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.
Body Art in Waipu
Nadine Clement is the Waipu based artist that brought you the tartan sheep in the Waipu Christmas Parade.
Nadine organised a Face Painting and Body Art workshop in Waipu in May which was very high on inspiration, experimentation and creativity, so she is planning another workshop!
She is also anticipating that after the body art category at ‘Art n Tartan’, that there may be an increase in interest and in attendance to learn more about this fascinating art this time round.
Sat 31st July & Sun 1st August 2010 Read more
The new and the old work well together in Waipu
Photo by Sue Welford
Trainee Drum Major Jamie marches with Cameron MacClean, Waipu band’s Drum Major at the head of the Anzac Day Parade in Waipu on Sunday.
Jamie’s mother was a McKay from Waipu, and he hails from near Inverness in Scotland father where the local band got him involved. Moving to Waipu, Jamie has become a regular in the Waipu Highland Band’s parades.
More Waipu Highland Band Photos
Alison Turner – Azi – thanks for sharing your life with us
Alison Turner was an elf, a creative spirit, a laugh, Huw’s best friend, a director, an actor, a mother, owner of Alter Ego, a seamstress extraordinaire. She was 57 and died suddenly last week while hiking on Rangitoto Island. Read more
Joyful and Triumphant to be performed in Whangarei by Bogwood Productions
Bogwood Productions Latest News
Just to confirm that the Old Library Building has been booked from 12th June-4th July for our season of Robert Lord’s classic New Zealand play Joyful and Triumphant. Which does not necessarily mean that those wll be the performance dates. But it will be a three-week season within those dates and subject to confirmation.Auditions are likely to be held at the Old Library early March and we will be looking for 5 women and 2 men. We are delighted that Kelly Johnson will again be directing.
What next after a prize winning Garden Centre
Story by Hannah Spyksma
After selling Mangawhai’s award winning Naja Garden Centre barely 18 months ago, local business veterans, Natalie and Jac Spyksma have just announced the opening of their latest venture.
The couple have opened a business in Langs Beach, providing two or three day fully catered walking adventures for small groups. Read more
Waipu Caledonian Games – Clan Maclean elected to Host 2010
The Clan Maclean Association of New Zealand is thrilled to have been chosen as the Host Clan for the 139th Highland Games of the Waipu Caledonian Society on New Year’s Day 2010. Read more
Waipu’s (in)famous Music Hall
The famously acclaimed music hall under the chairmanship of Mr James Edge begins tomorrow night.
The 5 performances have sold out, so only those lucky enough to have tickets will be enthralled by the 50 local stars who will dazzle and astound you with surprisingly unforgettable acts. Large cast and full orchestra under the firm direction of Mr Lachlan McLean, and a lavish, three-course dinner – be prepared for an evening of Rollicking Good Fun.
Be warned: the entertainment may not be deemed suitable for minors, feeble-minded puritans or the faint of heart! Read more
Waipu has Alpacas
The small Northland village of Waipu is known for many things, and those of you who keep your eyes open may have seen Alpacas in some of the paddocks.
I have just found out about Kandiah Alpacas who breed them, and also have a farmstay where you can stay and enjoy the Alpacas inquistive nature, and a touch of Bream Bay Country life.
Movember Whisky and Whiskers Night raises just under $1000.00
Four whiskeys were tasted and to confirm what everyone knows in Waipu, the winner was to no one’s surprise the grand master on whisky himself – Fraser Simm.
The following were then shaved – Greg, Trevor, Bert, Terry, Dave, with Dick Scotland raising the most money with the determined steely help of Racheal from Pernod Ricard.
Length of time people had had their beards varied from 2 – 35 years.
Thanks to our main sponsor Pernod Ricard and the Waipu Off License.
Prizes included the exquisite wood turned quake tasting bowls
made by Allan McKenzie and Coke packs.
Waipu Movember Prize giving:
Tuesday the 1st of December at the Waipu RSA on Nova Scotia Drive.
Start 7.00 PM , Meals from 5.30PM
Bring the whole family. As well as the men’s competition there is the best fake moustache for the ladies and Children. See you all there for a fun night out. Guest MC, Prizes and raffles.
