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!
Sweet Sunday Ukulele Jam
Its the long weekend, its winter – a great chance for a cruisy Sunday afternoon of music
At Y-NOT Restaurant in Waipu Sunday JUNE 5 FROM 2PM
Bring your ukulele and songs to play plus printed music for sing or play alongs.
Groups, Individuals, adults and children welcome
Book in with proprietors Stormie and Mark at (09) 432 0633
No entry fee, but bring some cash for drinks and indulging in Stormie’s Sunday Sweets
Ukulele Questions to Sandra Bogart (09) 432-0115 or email seawaipu@gmail.com
Pilates in Bream Bay
I had a bad back – sciatica, it niggled but I did not do anything much about it. I had heard about Pilates, but had not paid much attention to it. Last year I started going to Pilates Classes with Barbara Faust, and it has been amazing – so amazing I stopped thinking about my back. However Barbara has been in Germany for a few months, and I am starting to get a few twinges again – and I think, its time to start going back to Pilates. Lucky for me Barbara has just published a new timetable for Pilates in the Bream Bay area. Come and join us!
Pilates Timetable 2011
Watch out for Wu in Waipu
There seems to be always something happening in Waipu – these two characters have been spotted recently at market days.
They are called WU and will be appearing indiscriminately throughout the summer whenever and wherever possible. I think you can call it street performance, it’s very much work in progress.
Who are they????
Local Waipu Man standing for Northpower Trust
Waipu resident Steve Goldthorpe is standing for election to the Northpower Electric Power Trust, a company owned by its electricity consumers, which distributes electricity from the Transpower national grid to consumers in the Whangarei and Kaipara districts. Read more
Tarts in Tartan – Waipu 2011 Calendar now available
Local Waipu women Sue Welford and Maggie Wistrand are on a mission – they have 250 Waipu Calendars to sell. So far they are going like hotcakes – this year’s theme is Tarts in Tartan and the closely guarded secret of who was in the calendar was announced at a gathering at the Waipu RSA in Tartan Week.
This is the fourth year they have done the Calendar – each year raising thousands of dollars for local charities, including the Waipu Museum. They have raised $9,000 from the previous editions, and aim to raise $2,500 from the current edition.
Copies available from the museum and lotto shop and will be on sale at the markets and in the street over the coming months. Many people buy them to send abroad so Waipu’s fame is worldwide. Very easy to post in an A4 envelope. Can also order from Sue or Maggie 09 432 1319 or 09 432 0227 – will post free of charge to NZ customers. email Sue
Fiona to ride for NZ in Canada
Fiona Southern Training
Our very own local Waipu identity and masters cyclist Fiona Southorn has been selected to represent New Zealand in Canada but only has just under 5 weeks to raise the $7,500 needed for the trip and because of the late notification to all riders there is no time to apply for funding.
How can you help?
Local personal trainer and fitness instructor Sharon Carroll of Smartfitness is heading the team of fundraising, and has had a great response so far – but there is room for more.
Saturday 31st July “a whole lot a fun”
St John Flashes Lights in Annual Fundraising Effort
Your chance to support St John is coming up this week.
- There is a ‘flashalight’ appeal next week and Bream Bay St John members will be in Waipu and Bream Bay with their collections boxes, hoping for donations and giving out flashing lights with each donation. Read more
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.
