WHAT’S ON OPEN FOR BREAKFAST Mon-Fri 7.30am, Sat-Sun 9.00am café licensedlicensed 314 Thames St, Morrinsville Cr w morrinsvillearrow July / August 2012 a Ph (07) 889 3566 Fax (07) 889 4686 azee Co July 2012 DESIGN I PUBLISH I PRINT in association with Morrinsville Promotion Association Sunday 22 July Monday 23 July Friday 27 July Monday 30 July • Morrinsville Grey Power • Morrinsville Badminton Club • Motumaoho School - Quiz Night • Altrusa Club of Morrinsville A word from the Morrinsville Promotions manager Catholic Lounge 1.30pm, Guest - Social Badminton - Westpac - 7.30pm (Morrinsville Theatre) - Dinner Meeting Hello and welcome to the new and In this first issue we are profiling the current MPA committee. Sadly Leanne Speaker: Geraldine Austin Events Centre 10-11.45am (every exciting monthly newsletter from McGregor & Sheryl MacKenzie stepped down in June, they had been on the Monday) • 17-30 July, Wallace Art Gallery Morrinsville Promotion Association to committee since August 2008 when Morrinsville Promotion Association and - “Contemporary Painting & • Gracelands Rock N Roll Club be known as the “Morrinsville Arrow”. Business Morrinsville Inc amalgamated. Sculpture” in the Main Gallery Night - Juniors 7pm, Seniors 8pm This will replace the newsletter that We welcome Louise Clark and Dave Shatford to the committee. They have (Ray Neumann & Pam Plummer) - Methodist Church Hall (every both Business and Associate members already provided us with some new and exciting ideas. - Te Aroha Art Group “Paints Monday) have been receiving monthly for the We are seeking a couple of other committee members, so if interested I & Pastels” in the Community last few years. would love to hear from you. Gallery You will still get this electronically but In next month’s issue we will list all our current business and associate hard copies will be available by calling members - if you are not listed - you should be. Friday 2 August Saturday 4 August Monday 6 August Saturday 11 August into the Information Centre. As this is our first publication we would love to hear what you think. Send We want to hear from you - whether me an email with your thoughts or ideas. you have a good story or perhaps a • “M-Ville’s Greatest Lips “ • Morrinsville Country Market • Morrinsville Badminton Club • Piako Good Companions Dance Chat soon, fundraising event/something that your group or organisation are planning. Lip Sync Competition Volume 1 Canada Street - 8.30am until 1pm - Social Badminton - Westpac - Senior Citizens Hall 8pm Cathy Balvert. This is open to all MPA members. Morrinsville Theatre, • Morrinsville Arts Festival Events Centre 10-11.45am doors open 7pm (every Monday) If you wish to advertise your business/service you can contact Louise at Commences (two weeks) Arrow Printing - phone her on 07 889 3750. • Gracelands Rock N Roll Club Night - Juniors 7pm, Seniors 8pm - Methodist Church Hall News from the Morrinsville Arts Festival (every Monday) Information Centre The Wallace Gallery is hosting the 2nd Morrinsville Arts Festival MPA between August 4th – 19th. After the success of last years festival, welcomes: The weather may have been cooler (crispy there will now be 16 days of fun-filled family activities, as well Monday 13 August Tuesday 14 August Saturday 18 August Monday 27 August underfoot) but visitor numbers continue to be high as 7 amazing evening events. During the Festival there will be NEW BUSINESS MEMBER at the Info Centre. In particular bus bookings with the Arts Trail. Over 35 local businesses will host the artworks of a both Intercity and Nakedbus to various parts of the local artist, in a ‘mini-exhibition’ display in their shop. Maps will be • Business After 5 • Morrinsville RSA • Morrinsville RSA • Altrusa Club of Morrinsville Telfer Young Country. available at the Gallery for visitors to pick up, explore the town, - Arrow Printing, 9 Canada St Bingo 7.30pm (first call) (every “The Champagne Sisters” - Dinner Meeting 278 Thames Street Lots of travelers passing through too, some a little enjoy the artwork and vote for their favourite display. second Tuesday) Emmeline & Corilin (60/70’s lost (always happens - they gravitate to Morrinsville There will also be two days for the public to participate in FREE music) 8pm ph 889 5990 - best coffee in the Waikato!) and we suggest a quick workshops and learn how to do natural material installations NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER cuppa, lunch or dinner and send them on their way in Mandala style. We have 2 expert teachers who will conduct with a map and a smile. the workshops called Earth Rhythms. People can come over the St Joseph’s School Remember if you are planning a trip we can book weekend of Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th, at any time, and stay for ph 889 5306 your bus, train, ferry or accommodation - we do it all. as long as they want. This is a great opportunity to participate in If you would like your event/activity listed here contact Cathy - Morrinsville Information Centre Call in now and see for yourself - we have a exciting and creative art workshops. multitude of visitors and accommodation guides for Phone 889 5575 or email [email protected] Lastly our evening events, which brings high quality acts to all of New Zealand. Morrinsville for all to enjoy. We have a wonderful string duo: Produced for Streeton Duo – Saturday 4th, 7pm, $40. Morrinsville Promotion Association Two well-known and talented women: Phone: (07) 889 5575 Brenda Liddiard & Lisa Hawkins – Friday 10th, 7pm, $15. Chamber Music New Zealand musicians: Published by Nikau Trio – Wednesday 15th, 7pm, $40. Arrow Printing 2010 Ltd 9a Canada Street, Our popular Herald Art Critic: Morrinsville TJ McNamara – Friday 17th, 7pm, $25. Phone: (07) 889 3750 and finally our Community Closing Ceremony: Sales: Louise Clark Mighty River Harmony, Lyceum Choir, Wai Taiko drummers Streeton Duo David St School – Sunday 19th, 7pm, $10. ‘Imagine the Land’ project Design: Nicole Ellis Images SUPPLIED by Wallace Gallery Please see the Gallery for full festival events. ED ACCOU ER N DID YOU KNOW... 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We’re not just a dry cleaners - we are your only dry cleaners [email protected] Morrinsville ipr er.c HAIR osemill There’s no job too big or too small - Come and see the friendly team TE AROHA PH 884 8055 PP26307/GS MORRINSVILLE PH 889 1018 49 Lorne Street, Morrinsville RELOCATION SPECIAL! p 07 889 6410 MPA Order 5OO business cards & get another 5OO free COMING UP e [email protected] www.fitnessfurnishings.co.nz P 889 3750 Profile of Committee Members Offer valid until July 27th 2012 DESIGN I COPY I PRINT What’s happening in and around your community Where every coffee is a superb coffee Nigel McWilliam - Director - Diprose Miller Adrienne Madden Broker - Hugh Vercoe & Associates Morrinsville Promotion CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE MEMBER PwC Fireworks Extravaganza Nigel is a Director of Diprose Miller Chartered Accountants in Adrienne, co-owner of Hugh Vercoe & Associates, Insurance Saturday, November 3, 2012 Association memberships Morrinsville and Te Aroha. He is married to Ange who teaches Brokers, is still as passionate about ensuring each and every Funky Monkeys - Tim Armstrong Band - Dwarfstar Firedancers - Smile Inflatables - Pony Rides at St Josephs in Morrinsville and they have three boys. Nigel client’s expectations are met during claim time, as when she MPA annual membership subscriptions are has lived in Morrinsville for the past 12 years and opened the began in 1985. Adrienne is well known in the community and plus much much more. Put it on the calendar now and tell all your friends and family now due - if you have received an invoice, Morrinsville branch of Diprose Miller in 2005. Other activities insurance industry. Keen on sports, you’ll find her supporting payment is due by July 20. include junior cricket and farming interests. her 3 children and has recently achieved her 1st half marathon. Cooper Aitken Christmas Parade Thank you for your assistance. Colin Henderson - Manager - BNZ Morrinsville Dave Shatford - Financial Advisor - AMP Assure Saturday, December 8, 2012 A big thank you to everyone that dropped off COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER (please note new start time 11am) Dave has a wealth of experience built up over the 30 years he has Colin has been in the banking industry for over 25 years. a mobile phone to us. Over 100 were sent up to been in the banking and financial services industry. Dave joined Theme: Nursery Rhymes - Start thinking about your float now, don’t leave it to the last minute Twelve of those with the BNZ. The last eight of which has Starship Hospital last month. ANZ Bank in Christchurch and during his 23 years there, had a Entry forms available now. Email: [email protected] been with the Morrinsville Store. He is married to Melessa and It is not too late if you have an old mobile variety of roles including; residential and commercial lending, they have two children (16yrs & 9 yrs).