A Christchurch solo mum and her two daughters have enjoyed a generous slice of Christmas cheer, thanks to the generosity of Ferrymead Rotarians. The Methodist Mission identified a deserving family and the Rotary members filled and funded a giant hamper of food and Christmas goodies. Some even dug deeper into their pockets to add a few extra treats.
It started a year ago, as a thought – could our club run an art show to highlight the work of local artists? A show to bring value to the community, and possibly pay for itself as well. A few of us got together and started to figure out how it could work. We were fortunate in that one member of the team was able to establish contact with artists, and slowly the ideas came together. Where – the Redcliffs Bowling Club (now Club Redcliffs); how do we display the works? - hire panels. Can we find some generous sponsors to support us financially through the spending phase, until money came in from the show?
So we were off, with a project ahead of us, everything set for a grand opening in March this year.
Gladys started painting in her teens and was still painting when she passed away at 87 in 1999. Her favourites were landscapes, seascapes and old farm buildings. She always preferred to paint in oils. Her work was accepted by The Canterbury Society of Arts, where she was a Working Member for many years and she held several exhibitions in their gallery. She also was accepted for the Annual Kelliher Awards.
This painting, which will be auctioned on the Friday opening night was kindly donated by Julie & Roger Martyn (Julie's mother being the Artist)
You may have noticed our Art Show ad on the large GoMedia sign board on Ferry Rd
and the same again on our Club's Community Message board on Main Rd near Scott Park.
If you've just caught the end of the ad while it's changing or flew past our community notice board without time to read, here's what they say:
Art Show - Friday 4th November 6:00pm - 9:00pm (auction at 7:30pm) - $10 Entry at Eventbrite or Door
Sat 5th and Sun 6th November 9:00am - 3:00pm Sales - Gold coin entry
Club Redcliffs, 9 James Street Redcliffs
Ferrymead Rotary presents its 20th Young Totara Award
The Young Totara Award was set up in 1993 and since that time Ferrymead Rotary has recognised the achievements and responsible attitudes of 20 young people from our local community as Young Totara. This year the award was presented to Sophie Watson
Tanya’s market needs our help to deliver the goods
Most fine Sunday mornings you will find our club member Tanya at the Woolston Market selling an array of goods to raise funds for Rotary and other organisations.
The money Tanya raises enables Ferrymead Rotary to provide much needed support for our community, our young people and our environment- all causes we are passionate about.
Samantha Dryden and Niels de Beer were presented with Young Totara Awards by Ferrymead Rotary in recognition of their work in the community.
Samantha is an avid conservationist with special interest in ecology and climate change.
She lives in Halswell but regularly volunteers at Charlesworth Reserve, Ferrymead often travelling by bus.
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