2011 TARTAN WEEK PROGRAMME ...

 

Friday 1 July

6-10am Classic Hits Breakfast kicks of Tartan Week at the Ynot Restaurant in Artform.  Snow for the kids and breakfast available from 6am. Come and join the fun.

11am Waipu Pipe Band Parade with Waipu Primary School

Waipu Main Street.  Gather at the Ynot/Artform Car Park

Classic Hits 96FM

Sat 2 July

9-1pm Waipu Saturday Market with tartan flavour: Waipu Coronation Hall 9-1pm  contact: Sue Martin ph 0274 586-144 email

1.30-2.30  Whisky Tasting  $10pp
at Waipu Museum Organised the Waipu Off Licence  ph 09 432 0225

7.30pm Annual Clan Dinner
at the The Clansman Restaurant  – all welcome Cost: $30 per head

The Waipu Caledonian Society and Clan MacLean Association are co-hosting the annual Clans Dinner where everyone is invited to attend and enjoy an important part of Tartan Week

Bookings for the dinner:
Delia Walker cally65@xtra.co.nz ph: 0-9- 432 1514
Katrine McLean kayzee@xtra.co.nz ph: 0-9-423 9145

[You may like to pay by direct debit - 12-3099-0694105-00 Waipu Caledonian Society. Ref 2010 Clan Dinner; and email or phone to confirm this or pay at the dinner]

Clans Dinner
- Honouring our Heritage

As part of Tartan Week
in Waipu
where Tartan is King!

An invitation to all
Clan Societies,
Waipu Caledonian Society members and
all who love tartan

Sunday 3 July

10am The Kirkin’ o the Tartan Waipu Presbyterian Church invites all tartan wearers (and others!) to join this special service.

10am Waipu Highland Dancing Competition
In Coronation Hall – public welcome gold coin donation, kitchen open
Judge:  Margaret McAlpine from Melbourne

Monday July 4th

Monday night Ceilidh evening Organised by Waipu Scottish Country Dancing – all welcome.

Live music – Time Bandits More details to come  Phone Ginny and Brian for info 09 432 1721

Friday 8 July

Waipu Rugby and Netball Challenge

6.30 Golden Oldies Netball at Tennis Courts Caledonian Park - under 50s and over 50s.  Will the over 50s win again!!!

7.30 Men in Kilts Rugby Challenge –

Post Match celebrations at the Waipu Rugby Club

This was an amazing night last year – the cold night did not dampen the enthusiasm of the players or the crowd.  Rug up and come and support Waipu.

Check out this cool
Haka vs Kilts video

Saturday 9th July

A dance and Scottish singalong style
The Clansman Restaurant, Waipu 09 432 0424

More information to come, but the evening will include a light meal, full bar facility. Live entertainment.

11am  Pets in Tartan – Bring your pet along and march behind Waipu’s own Highland Pipe Band, Supported by Waipu Vet Club.  Prizes

We all celebrate tartan Week

Sunday 10 July  9-1pm

Waipu Boutique Sunday Market and Espresso Café
with tartan flavour this month
Jo or Bill 0274507377 or email: joandbilly@xtra.co.nz

2pm Mid Winter Swim at Waipu Cove
Info Rick Stolwerk 09 432 0741 stolwerk@clear.net.nz


“Shaking off the Trousers
and Donning the Tartan”
Come on – join the fun –
2pm Mid winter swim
organised by the Waipu Surf Club

Art’nTartan- Wearable Art Awards - Sat 16 July

Organised by the Waipu Museum
in the Coronation Hall

Two shows:

  • 1pm ‘Afternoon Tea’ matinee performance without Award. Doors for the matinee performace open at 1.00pm for complimentary nibbles.  $25
  • Awards evening of light and sound, showcasing creative endeavour from around New Zealand.  Doors for the Awards Show open at 7.00pm. Cash bar available.  $30

So come on…let your fancy take flight and step into a world where tradition meets fantasy!

More information and Entry forms for participants