A touch of Tradition and some Hot Celtic Rock!

• Delicious supper
• Cash Bar
• Haggis Ceremony
• Vans (or pumpkins) available for a safe journey home

This Gaelic expression is the Scots equivalent to
'The Bees Knees', so come and have a buzzing,
barking mad time!

Wear your most OUTRAGEOUS Tartan Combo!
Prizes for the best dressed!

Band - The Celtic Flyers who were a huge success at the Waipu Celtic Festival. featuring Ex - Split Enz drummer - Paul Crowther!
Refer www.seankellymusic.com

Dancing - A touch of tradition and some Hot Celtic rock – you’ll be guaranteed to have a reel ball.

Tickets $35 each on sale from 2 June.
Available from Waipu Museum, 36 The Centre, Waipu, Phone 09 432 0746
Phone and internet sales available with credit card www.waipumuseum.com/shop

Reserved seating available for tables of 10

FREE Dancing Lessons for young and old...

Where? Presbyterian Hall on ...

When? 7.30pm - 16th, 23rd and 30th of June

The Clanchan A Choin Ball - download the flyer here

A History of Tartan Exhibition

Waipu Museum - 26 June - 24 July

The History of Tartan Exhibition at Waipu Museum, Reveals some of the Historic Traditions behind the use of Tartan and takes a look at some of its decorative uses. Some of the whimsical items include...

Doll made by Mary Keay (nee ‘Don Jack’ McKay) – great grand daughter of Ian ‘Ruadh’ McKay co- financier of the ship ‘Margaret’ and one of the early founders of the Waipu settlement.

Buffalo lodge Sash - from the Waipu branch of the Buffalo Lodge (mounted on Black Watch Tartan)

The History behind 1 July ‘Tartan Day’.
On 1 July every year, in countries all around the world where there are Scots Descendents, someone will be celebrating ‘Tartan Day’.

The battle of Culloden of 1745 was the final battle of the Jacobite Rebellion. The Jacobites sought to install the ‘Young Pretender’, Bonnie Prince Charlie on the throne of England but their plans were thwarted with the terrible slaughter of both the battle and its aftermath. The famous ‘Skye Boat Song’ which many of us learnt as children, (‘Speed Bonnie Boat like a bird on the wing etc) tells of the mysterious escape of the young Prince, ‘over the sea to Skye’.
‘The Act of Proscription’ which was passed two years later in 1747 forbade the Highlanders to wear tartan, play the pipes or to carry weapons – and was effectively the final death knell for the clan based way of life that had existed in the Highlands for over a thousand years.
However, eventually, the English army would realize that amongst the ranks of its young, dispossessed Highland Warriors, the tartan and the pipes were of special significance for maintaining morale, and so on 1 July 1782, 40 odd years after the infamous ban, the ‘Act of Proscription’ was repealed, making it lawful once again for Scottish Highlanders to wear the tartan and to play the pipes.
Since then the anniversary of the ‘Repeal Proclamation’ has been annually celebrated as ‘Tartan Day’

Waipu Hall Market - 9-1pm Sat. 4 July

In Coronation Hall: A real country market - Fruit and veges, plants, produce, handcrafts - always a great selection.

Every first Saturday of the month
To book a stall phone Rosemary 09 431 8043

Waipu Pipe Band - 11am Sat. 4 July

Waipu Pipe Band Parades in Main street

approx 11am to celebrate Tartan Week!

Tartan Week Events Calendar

A History of Tartan 26 June - 24 July

As part of the festivities of Tartan Week in Waipu and Winter@Waipu, the Waipu Museum is hosting an exhibition. Come and visit while you are in town!

Sat 27th June 11am - Pipe Band Parades in Waipu

Sat 27th 1-4pm - Genealogy/Family History Afternoon

Whangarei Genealogy Group, will be holding a Genealogy/Family History Afternoon to be held in the Waipu Caledonian Society’s Rooms in the Caledonian Park. If you would like to know more on researching your family history, then come and have a look.

WAIPU GAMES HISTORY PROJECT
During the genealogy afternoon, there will be an opportunity for you to bring old photos of the Waipu Games and documents or articles that would be ideal for the Waipu Games History Project – the telling of the story of the Games. You will not have to worry about those precious photos being away from your possession as we will be able to scan them for you while you wait. If you are not able to be there, but you would like to contribute, please contact Noel Robinson in Auckland, 92781834 or Noel.Robinson@manukau.govt.nz or Wayne Laurence in Whangarei, 4372881 or wayne@bydand.co.nz Your contributions will be much appreciated and will help to tell the story of Waipu and the Games.

Sat. 27 June - Waipu’s Tribute to Robbie Burns at Waipu RSA

Organised by Clan McLean and the Caledonian Society. A Clan event - but all welcome.
Waipu RSA, Nova Scotia Drive, Waipu

We have decided it would be fitting to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Robbie as all of Scotland and Scots all around the world will be doing the same. We will have a lovely meal catered for and the price is $35 – pre book your tickets by contacting Katrine McLean on 0-9-4239145 or kayzee@xtra.co.nz or Delia Walker on 432 1514 or cally65@xtra.co.nz – also you will be able to prepay by paying by direct debit - 12-3099-0694105-00 Waipu Caledonian Society – ref. dinner. You may post to PO Box 34 Waipu 0545 – or give it to Delia when you see her on duty in the Waipu Library. Whichever way – we look forward to seeing you for a great evening.

10am Kirkin’ o the Tartan

Waipu Presbyterian Church hosts this service where a you are invited to wear the Tartan to Church - a way of celebrating the Scottish spirit that was once surpressed through the banning of wearing tartan. So wear your kilts, tartan skirts, scarves – and for the Clans to carry their banners, lead by Pipe Major Fraser Sim into the Church for a festive time.

Midday Waipu Highland Dancing Competitions

Held in in the Waipu Coronation Hall - come and watch!

11am 28th June Midwinter Swim

Get dressed up (or down) and do the wild thing - treats for those who brave the Bream Bay waters….

Marsden Cove Waterline Cafe - Mid winter Soup and Swim

Marina 8 Rauiri Drive Ruakaka
Jump into the Canal outside Waterline Café - free soup for those who do the wild thing and brave the waters.

Waipu Cove Midwinter Swim

“Whatever You Fancy” Dress Theme (wetsuits allowed!!)

Calling all … brave hearted * slightly crazy * thrill-seeking frivolous * partially numb * diehards for a refreshing dip in the ocean at Waipu Cove

Registration at Clubrooms from 10.30am
Donation of $5 supports your local Waipu Surf Lifesaving Club.

Afterwards The Beachhouse Restaurant is offering a special lunch price - mussel & shrimp fritters or local waipu sausages with bubble & squeak $12.50 a free coffee thrown in for swimmers. All are welcome to enjoy the special lunch price! Yummo!

5pm 28th June Midwinter - Choral Evensong at St Peters, Waipu

A traditional Anglican Choral Evensong at St Peters church on Sunday June 28th at 5.00.p.m. Lachie MacLean will be playing and conducting

A choir rehearsal at 2.30 pm in church that afternoon - all those interested in singing, just come along

Wed 1 July International Tartan Day
Wear your tartan to town

Complimentary sample taste of Haggis for shoppers at the Waipu Butchery

Complimentary shortbread for those wearing tartan

6am - 10am Classic Hits Breakfast Show

Classic Breakfast will once again be broadcasting from Café 45 in Waipu.

Join them for breakfast - no snow this year - but there will be other fun things in store….

Thursday 2 July Wimbledon Day in Waipu Main street

Friday 3 July Royal Day in Waipu Main Street

9-1pm Sat. 4 July Waipu Hall Market

In Coronation Hall: A real country market - Ffruit and veges, plants, produce, handcrafts - always a great selection. Every first Saturday of the month
To book a stall phone Rosemary 09 4318043

Waipu Pipe Band Parades in Main street approx 11am to celebrate Tartan Week

Sat 4 July The Clachan A Choin Ball

Hosted by Waipu Museum and featuring the Celtic Flyers band who performed at the Celtic Festival. Tickets from the Museum, on sale from 2 June - Organise your table of 10

More Attractions

Waipu Cove

One of Bream Bay's excellent surfing beaches, it offers an enticing combination of sparkling waters and white sands. The beach is safe for swimming and boating and has panoramic views of Bream Bay.

Mangawhai Coastal Walkway

This 1.5-2hr walk (one-way) offers extensive views out to the Hauraki Gulf and islands. The visitor centre has details. Or visit http://coastwalks.co.nz/

Accommodation in Waipu

Visit our brochure board in the Museum shop to search Waipu accommodation listings. Local accommodation includes motels and motor lodges, hotels, bed and breakfasts, camping grounds and holiday parks, resorts and lodges, backpackers and hostel accommodation.

Galleries

Waipu has a number of Galleries selling a wide range of New Zealand artwork. The village galleries are within walking distance of each other. There is also a high quality village Antique Shop.

The Museum Shop also carries a stunning range of Crafted New Zealand goods.

Waipu Caves

20 minutes drive from Waipu are the famous Waipu Caves. These are accessible to casual visitors (suitable footwear recommended) Information available at the Museum.

Eateries.

Waipu has become famous for its range of highquality eateries.

The Beach House Restaurant          ph.09 4320877

The Pizza Barn                                  ph.09 4321011

Artform Gallery and Restaurant      ph.09 4320280

Waipu Deli Cafe                                ph 09 4320990

Magic Chinese Takeaways                ph.09 4320207