Fraser gets a suprise on his 80th
Fraser Sim
Fraser Sim has done it hundreds of times – donned his kilt and piped in a special guest, or piped out a loved one at a funeral. Yesterday he thought he was piping in Trevor Vaile to receive a medal a the Waipu Firestation, but in fact it was a ruse, he piped himself in to his own surprise 80th birthday.
And he never missed a beat – as you can see in the You Tube clip.
Fraser is a much loved Waipu resident, descendent of Waipu’s original settlers, and teacher of the Bagpipes, it was a treat to see his smile and friends and family gathered around.
By some miracle the secret was kept and Fraser was surprised!
Go Fraser!
2011 Waipu Christmas Parade
Christmas at Downton Abbey were the popular Best Float
Another fabulous Waipu Christmas Parade – organised by the Waipu Business and Promotions Group with support of the Whangarei District Council and countless locals. The summer seems to begin for me on Christmas eve as people flock to Waipu for the parade. The parade was a great success even if summer took a few more weeks to arrive! Scroll down for some pictures from Rosemary and Sue Welford
The winners were: The Waipu Citizens and Services Club who had a fabulous float themed on Downton Abbey. They won a $500 prize
The runners up (who won $100 each) were: Circool Circus, Waipu Playcentre, Waipu Primary, Radio Waves and Bream Bay Scouts, cubs and Keas.
Thanks to everyone who makes this event happen
and contributes to it being
such a great community event
Christmas and New Year at the Clansman Motel
Christmas Lunch 25 December
Forget about cooking, make it a special day by joining in lunch in a 5 course traditional menu $45pp Bookings essential. Ph 432 0424
Hogmanay with Clan Donald 31 December
Clan Donald invite you to join them to celebrate Hogmanay – the Scottish new year eve witha 5 course dinner, pipers and the address to the haggis $45pp Bookings essential. Ph 432 0424
Waipu Christmas Carols 2011
Once again Lachie Mclean, local singers and musicians will be practising for the annual carol service. All are welcome to join the choir – its one way of guaranteeing a seat.
Practices: 7.30 8 December, 13th and 15th December and 6pm 18th December at Waipu Presbyterian Church
Carol Service: 8pm 18 December
come early to get a seat, or bring a seat and rug to sit outside to enjoy the evening.
Refinery visitors raise $18,000 for cancer unit
More than 4,500 people attended Refining NZ’s 50th anniversary open day at its Marsden Point refinery near Whangarei on Sunday 9 October, raising $18,000 for the Project Promise drive to fund a dedicated oncology facility at Whangarei Hospital. Read more
Refinery Celebrates 50 years with an Open Day
Marsden Point Oil Refinery turns 5o!
To help celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary this year, and to show its appreciation to its neighbours and the wider community for the support they’ve given over this time, the New Zealand Refining Company is opening its gates to the public on 9 October 2011. Read more
Join Critical Mass Cycling in Whangarei
After a winter break Critical Mass is coming back to Whangarei:
Critical Mass is a celebration of cycling. It is a collective and a colourful cycling festival that takes place in over 300 cities around the world on the last Friday of each month. An infectious, international social movement that articulates issues around transport, cycling, safety and sustainability.
CRITICAL MASS IS NOT AN ORGANISATION; Critical Mass is a spontaneous, leaderless bicycle ride that occurs on the last Friday of every month in almost every major city in the world. It is regarded by many participants as celebrations of self-powered transportation as opposed to a protest or organised demonstration.
There is going to be music, fancy dress (circus theme) and loads of fun. Together we’ll make our way through the streets of Whangarei.
Join us on Friday the 30th of September at 5.30pm in front of the old Library.
You will never bike alone!!!
http://www.criticalmass.org.nz/
Spring – Flower Show and Garden Visits in Ruakaka
Spring has sprung and its time for the annual Marsden Bay Garden Club Spring Flower Show
Flower Show
Friday 28 October 2011 12 noon – 4pm
Saturday 29 October 2011 9am – 3.30pm
Admission $2pp at the Ruakaka Memorial Hall
Flowers, plants, produce, craft stalls, patchwork quilting display, and home baked refreshments
Garden Visits
Saturday 29 October 2011 ONLY $5pp get your maps and passes at the Flower Show
Information: Lorraine Sumich 09 432 1188 or Noeline Willis 09 432 8303
RWC supporters lunch in Waipu
The Waipu Museum and the Waipu Rugby Club put on a fabulous welcome yesterday to Rugby World Cup supporters, especially the Canadian supporters, but there were some supporters of Tonga there too, and quite a few locals to welcome and entertain them and it was a great feed – very classy and very New Zealand.
The Waipu Primary School entertained, their kapa haka group has only performed once before (see them on Youtube below) , the Waipu Highland Band and Highland dancers, the local circus and local comedian Neil Troost performed before Steve Jones led off to board the 3 buses off to the Tonga and Canada game.
It was a great game and Canada won!
Bream Bay Fun Run – 6 November 2011
Tides Out – Bream Bay Fun Run
SUNDAY 6th NOVEMBER 2011
All entries received by Mon 31st October go into the draw for our early bird registration prize.
Fundraiser for the Bream Bay College PTA FAMILY FUN DAY WITH SPOT PRIZES
Check out their Website for entry details
