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On the Brightside
WEDNESDAY 9 March 2011
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Brightwater Community Newsletter RICHMOND/BRIGHTWATER NEWCOMERS NETWORK SITUATION VACANT Wanted: One or two volunteers to sit around in a café for an hour or two twice a month and have fun. Job Specifications: • Must be able to smile, laugh and be friendly • Likes coffee, tea, juice or water • Enjoys meeting new people If this sounds like a position that appeals to you please contact Chandra on 539 0565 or email nelson@newcomers.co.nz . Be in quick as the position won’t last long!!!
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Quiz Nights
Brightwater School will be holding a 125th Quasquicentennial 1888 – 2013 Reunion and are seeking volunteers to set up a committee to oversee the event. If you are interested in helping please contact the school. Rotorua valued at $1800 including 5 nights accommodation, return ferry crossing for car and family, Skyline gondola & luge, mini golf and more. Once again the school have been astounded by the generosity of local businesses who have donated fantastic items for the Silent Auction and they would like to thank them for their support. All auctions will be silent this year to enable you to spent more time visiting the stalls and enjoying the country atmosphere. You’ll also find the favourite gala stalls offering books, white elephant items, produce, cakes, plants and flowers that have made the Brightwater School fundraiser a day to remember for the past 50 years. Don’t miss it! Waimea Plains Football Club Waimea Plains Football Club is a small rural based football club, based in Wakefield, but encompassing all surrounding areas, including Appleby, Brightwater, Foxhill, Hope, Moutere, Ranzau, Spring Grove & Tapawera. Waimea Plains Football Club is for players, both boys and girls, from midgets (5yrs) to youth, and encourages children of all abilities to be involved. The emphasis of the club is on fair play and for everyone to enjoy their football experience, along with receiving relevant coaching to improve everyone’s abilities. After the success of New Zealand’s participation in the Football World Cup, and the continued improvement from the Wellington Phoenix, the sport of football is showing a huge growth throughout the country. And the Nelson area is no
different; Waimea Plains Football Club is expecting a hearty increase in numbers again this season. This year we are holding a Club Registration & Open Day in conjunction with Wakefield Senior Football Club, to be held at the Wakefield Domain & Clubrooms on Saturday 12 March from 10am – 2pm, everyone is welcome to come along and give football a go, or just come along for a fun filled family day. For further enquiries, please contact Grant de Joux 542 4452, or grantanddebbie@kinect.co.nz Wanderers Rugby Club Junior Rugby (JAB) and Intermediate Rugby Registration times: Friday 11 March, 4.30pm to 7.30pm Enjoy games of Rippa Rugby and Beach Cricket followed by a BBQ (bar facilities available.) Saturday 12 March, 4.00pm to 5.00pm At the Clubrooms Wanderers Netball AGM – to be held at the clubrooms o n Your Local Glass Specialists Thursday march 10 at Wanderers Clubrooms. - Full Glass and Glazing Services - Windscreen replacement & stonechip repairs - Full Mobile and After Hours Service GIVING YOU THE
FACTOR IN QUALITY AND SERVICE
46 Teapot Valley Road, Brightwater Ph: (03) 542 4412 Mob: 027 229 9022
WELCOMES new and returning players, boys and girls, from midgets (5yrs) to youth, to the 2011 football season
INTERESTED in playing Men’s Football for the 2011 football season, come and join your local friendly football club
FOR ALL ENGINEERING WORK
CLUB REGISTRATION & OPEN DAY
Concession for Midgets and Family groups Payment required with Registration
Enquires: Grant de Joux 542 4452 , or grantanddebbie@kinect.co.nz
PLAYERS OF S ALL ABILITIEE WELCOM
SUBSCRIPTIONS $140 Senior Men’s
Payment required with Registration
Enquires: Richard Malcolm 541 9249 , or richard.malcolm@carters.co.nz
All proceeds to Christcurch Earthquake Appeal
POKER NIGHTS Every Tuesday
54 Ellis St, Brightwater Ph: 542 2323
Open: Tues - Sun 10am ‘till Closing. Closed Mondays
Craftsman
PLUMBER Registered Drainlayer
36 years experience Bathroom Kitchen Toilet New alterations Locally owned and operated!
all jobs m s in g in s li a i c e p S
Saturday March 12 Wakefield Domain & Clubrooms 10:00am-2:00pm •Huge Garage Sale • Raffles • Sausage Sizzle • Firewood Sale • Kid’s Games • Spot Prizes, Etc… J Join us for a great fun filled family day! J SUBSCRIPTIONS $55 Grade 7 • $65 Grades 8, 9, 10 • $75 Grades 11 & above
Wed 9 & 16 March 8pm Start
83 Ellis Street, Brightwater Phone/Fax 03 542 4247
After hours emergencies:
Phone: 027 644 9941
4 Coach Place Brightwater Ph 027 5423 343 or A/H 542 3343