Barfoot & Thompson Charity Auction for Project Promise

Last year this Project Promise event was a great success and raised $50,000. The event will again be held at Forum North – Thanks to Whangarei District Council for providing the venue free of charge.

Last week I was approached by someone in a shop, they were angry that there was no radiation therapy treatment in Northland, and she had to travel.  In fact that the closest place for any Cancer treatment is Auckland, Hamilton and then Tauranga.

It got me thinking, here I am presently trying to raise money for Project Promise, so that the Northland Community Foundation can start building a larger Oncology unit here in Whangarei to look after Northland, yet where is the support from the local Politicians.

Download entry form from www.meganbowers.co.nz/fashion.php

This is another great Whangarei South Rotary Club event.  Purchase your tickets at the Thirty3 event center.  You can also find more information at www.facebook.com/Bernina-Fashion-Awards-Northland

Saturday 23rd July
“A Day at the Races” – at Ruakaka Race Course.

Last year this Project Promise event was a great success which raised over $27,000. This year it will be even bigger and better! Entry is free but there will be plenty of bucket collectors to take your donations to Project Promise throughout the day.
A “hoedown” Ploughman’s themed lunch will be available – tickets cost $25 from Judy Knight 09 436 1334. Fancy dress optional!

Are you interested in the Auckland - Whangarei Rail line?  Do you believe that Whangarei should be connected by rail to Auckland?  Then come along to Mander Park on the 6th July at 12 noon

Come along to the Mander Park meeting at the Scallop Room, Quarry Art Centre, 21 Selwyn Ave at 6pm on Monday the27th June.

It has come to that time again, for expressions of interest for the 2011 Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards.

This year there are two new Awards categories – Arts Sector (add ARTS to your Contact name when completing your Expression of Interest) and Not for Profit Sector category.  The addition of these two categories will show how great Northlanders truely are.

So if you are interested or know someone who should enter, hook onto the links below.

This photo was sent to me the other day, along with the following comments about the up and coming parking strategy by the Whangarei District Council.

Alzheimers Northland - Gala Dinner 2011

Have an evening of fine wine, fine dining and fine music with the Alzheimers Society.

6pm on Saturday the 28th May at Barge Park Showgrounds Event Centre, Masterchef NZ Judge Simon Gault and his Nourish Group will be creating a feast of entertainment for all.  Shane Yardley and New Zealand's finest Maitre'd Robert Johnston will be hosting this dinner.

Tickets $110 per person, which includes a 5 course degustation menu and complimentary champagne.

Bookings required, contact 09 4387771 for more information.