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THE NIGHT OF THE PROMS

Saturday 29 October was a very special night for this group of revellers - who were glimpsed draping their adornments around our Watt Fountain before the show.

We were privileged to have attending Tim & Shelly from the British High Commission, our Mayor Annette, Rotary District Governor Bob and his wife Margaret, as well as members of the show's production team. The night was a tremendous success with all tickets sold and an amazing atmosphere of fun and laughter during the show.

Our wonderful diva was Jennifer Little, from Wanganui, who was supported by prize-winning Brass Wanganui, the Wanganui Pipe Band, our Proms Choir, Evan Huirua and Jodi Mars. Also taking part were Sharyn Underwood's dancers, 4 x 2 singing group, Evan's brother Gary, Keiron Smith playing the cornet so beautifully and, as usual, the fantastic support of members of AMDRAM.

It was announced at the show that the concert had already raised $7,000 for "Life to the Max Whanganui". So a very good result once again from Wanganui Daybreak. Well done everyone!

Posted Tuesday, 27 December 2011 by Val Bartrum

LNOP STARS SEEN IN WANGANUI

Evan Huirua and Jennifer Little - both starring in our "Last Night of the Proms" concert on 29 October - were seen outside the Royal Wanganui Opera House on Sunday and snapped by our photographer Terry.

A huge number of our club members helped on Sunday for the first of the full cast rehearsals to be held in preparation for the show.

The show promises to be a "cracker"! I hope you have already got your ticket as, to date, tickets are 90% sold out.

Posted Tuesday, 18 October 2011 by Val Bartrum

Daybreak Members herald the forthcoming Proms

A number of Daybreak members braved a blustery midday at Virginia Lake on Saturday to take part in a photo-shoot to coincide with the opening of ticket sales for the forthcoming "Last Night of the Proms" concert.

Posted Sunday, 18 September 2011 by Val Bartrum

Hipango Park Working Bee

Members of the Rotary Club of Wanganui Daybreak boarded the riverboat Wairua at an ungodly hour on Saturday morning for the two hour journey up the Whanganui River to Hipangp Park. Over the past 10 years this annual pilgrimage has resulted in significant improvements to the park including four very fancy DOC design long drops, barbecues, picnic tables, a walking track and improvements to the water supply and shelter.

This year saw a couple of clear sheets added to the roof of the shelter to improve the light, and two new seats as well as a general clean up.

Saturday night saw the AGM of SMASH (Single Malt Appreciation Society of Hipango) and a visit by the "Country Girls" who entertained.

The weekend helps to maintain a community asset and also builds club cohesiveness and spirit.

Story and pictures by Judith Timpany, Rotary District 9940 Assistant Governor

Posted Saturday, 19 March 2011 by Val Bartrum

Changeover 2010

June 26th marked our club Changeover this year and our new president Lyndsey Wood made this a great occasion, honouring President Val with acclamations and a continuous projection of the highlights of Val's year.

Goodbye President Val.

Hello President Lyndsey.

President Val thanked all those who helped to make her year a successful and memorable one, highlighting the "Last Night of the Proms" concert which raised $9,500 for "Birthright" as the major achievement of her year.

Val went on (not on and on, just on) to praise incoming president Lyndsey and assure her that she will find a club full of members eager to help make her year just as memorable too.

The evening's theme of Bigger, Bolder, Brighter, Blue was taken to heart by a few rather looney members and this added to the joviality and celebration of a president past and a president beginning.

Good luck for your year at the helm Lyndsey.

Posted Sunday, 11 July 2010 by Terry

Rotary Club of Wanganui Daybreak