Waipu | Kilts and Rugby, and the Kiwi Way
Summary taken from Plan My Play – NZ events webszite
Julie – Editor – Friday, July 09, 2010 Read whole article here
- thanks Julie for coming up!
Rocking up to the Waipu Rugby Club, hearing the ‘Chicken Dance’ blasting from the loudspeakers, perhaps I can be forgiven when I raise an eyebrow or two. Seeing a spritely bunch of Golden Oldiers run on to the field in kilts? Well, that makes me a wee bit vocal.
Here I am. No, I’m not wearing tartan, nor a beanie (*damn* because it’s icy and my ears are feeling it) and my toes are freezing in my boots. For some reason I’m fending off probing questions about my camera. Am I Press? Not in the traditional sense, no.
I am delighted to be at Caledonian Park, that’s all that matters. I’m at the centrepiece for all important things Scottish to the Waipu locals, to witness the long awaited grudge match of Waipu vs Whangarei Golden Oldies game.
I am so very happy. What a crowd, what a town…smack on Tartan Week *bingo*.
- Read more of this great article
- More about Tartan Week
- More about Waipu and Bream Bay
Rugby in Kilts this Friday
NZ’S Very first Rugby Game Played in Kilts
The Waipu Tartans are taking on the Whangarei Old Boys
7.30 Friday 9 July at Waipu’s Caledonian Park.
The Waipu Tartans are wheeling out their stars from the past and their motto is:
The older we get the better we were!!
Not to be outdone the curtain raiser at 6.30 is a golden oldies netball game.
This clash is not to be missed. Bar and hot food Available
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See the All Blacks as you’ve never seen them before… in Waipu
The All Blacks probably weren’t expecting the Caber Toss to be a part of their training schedule this year, but that’s exactly what some of the current All Black squad will be competing in when they take on the local residents of Waipu at the MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow on Sunday 11 July. Read more
High Jinks and Sword Dances at Waipu Tartan Day
The stars of the beginning of Waipu Tartan week in 2010 has to be local identities Steve Jones and John Finlayson who emerged covered in not much more than body paint from Kay Dixon’s old Austin van.
The paint did start to run a bit as the scotch mist descended, but that did not dampen spirits – the entire primary school had marched behind the Waipu Highland Band, and they huddled together under umbrellas and masks to watch. Steve and John spoke about the banning of the tartan, and why they were downing their trousers and donning the tartan to celebrate this day. My Plod – the local man in blue turned up with a “What have we here!” comment, and gave them 10 minutes to get clothed and respectable. And then the swords came out and there was a very brave attempt at a sword dance. More story and photos
A great day – Sword Dance photos by Maggie Wistrand.
Tartan Week In Waipu off to a great start
A little scotch mist falling did not dampen the spirits of those who turned out to celebrate International Tartan Day in Waipu this year.
The Waipu Highland Pipe Band led the march down the main street of Waipu and the entire primary school was there behind them – many in tartan, most with masks made for the occasion Read more
All Blacks MasterCard Roadshow comes Waipu
The All Blacks probably weren’t expecting wood sawing, gumboot throwing or waiter racing to be part of their build up to the 2010 international test season, but that’s exactly what they’ll be competing in over the next two months as they travel the country for the MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow, coming to Waipu on 11 July.
Now in its third year, the MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow hosts a series of community events where local fans can get up close and personal with some of the current All Blacks and Rugby Legend, Buck Shelford, by competing in rugby challenges including; catching, try-scoring, kicking, passing and lineout skills.
This year, in addition to the five rugby challenges, the All Blacks will take on the residents of Waipu in their own game, competing in highland games (caber toss) with local ex All Black Ritchie Guy teaching them a thing or two.
All Blacks on the MasterCard Roadshow in Waipu
Caledonian Park, The Centre, between 11am-3.30pm
For more information or to enter to compete against the All Blacks in a town near you visit www.MasterCardroadshow.co.nz
Dinner with Charlie Chaplin
Not sure if it includes custard tarts to the face, but The Clansman Restaurant in Waipu is having a movie night – dinner and Charlie Chaplin on the Big BIG Screen.
Friday 16 July 2010 at 7pm pho 432 0424 $20pp
3 course country style meal, bookings recommended.
HOMESPUN TARTAN CEILIDH in Waipu
On Monday 5th July we will open up our regular Monday evening Country Dancing night as a HOMESPUN TARTAN CEILIDH 7.00 – 10.00 p.m. Waipu Coronation Hall
A mix of music and dance, offers of “items” welcome $5.00 per person with a small plate for the supper table $2.00 for accompanied children Enquiries to Steve or Elaine 432 0532
N.B. The term “Homespun” is meant to indicate that on this occasion we don’t have internationally renowned visiting musicians – but watch this space.
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Our regular Monday evening country dancing club is now being run as Ceilidh Capers – 7.00 – 8.00 (all welcome no experience neceeesary) Social time – 8-8.30 p.m. Scottish Country Dancing 8.30 – 9.30
Sing-a-long with the Flaming Ukeleles
Why not sing up a storm with the Flaming Ukuleles of Waipu at Stormie and Mark’s Y-Not Restaurant?
Free entry, platter of appetizers $20 or meals served as normal.
Bring along your ukulele and voice!
June 24, July 22, August 26 from 7-9pm
Waipu Hotel, South Rd, Waipu
Tarts in Tartan – Waipu 2011 Calendar
For the past four years Waipu has had its own calendar. Local enthusiasts Sue Welford and Maggie Wistrand conceived the idea and put all the hard work in, but get lots of enthusiasm from the community and while they have had some reluctant models, no one has said no.
This years focus is Tarts in Tartan and all are invited to the launch on International Tartan Day on 1 July at 7.30 at the Waipu RSA. The models each year are a highly guarded secret until the launch, so come along to find out who this years tarts will be.
Each year Maggie and Sue raise around $3,000 for local charities with the Calendar. The first year went to fund the purchase of some Waipu Tartan for the Waipu Museum.
