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A Spring Fashion Show                 

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Stunning Models wearing sensational Spring lines from The General Store and 17blonde made for a great fundraiser hosted by the Rural Women New Zealand Martinborough Branch. The Spring Fashion Show was close to a sellout Friday 14th September and funds raised are going to the Wairarapa Hospice and our local rural community. 

Martinborough Golf Club very kindly allowed us to host the event there and manned the bar.  Philippa Kershaw from the General Store and Leanne Harpham & Deb Lewis from 17blonde presented their lines.

17blonde has been operating as an Online Business for over a year. Demand has dramatically increased for their New Zealand made clothes, and the expansion of their line meant Leanne and Deb decided it was time to open a Store in Martinborough.  The premises previously known as Scarlet is now home to 17blonde.

Philippa and Conor Kershaws’ vision of The General Store came to fruition 3 years ago. It carries a fantastic range of vibrant lines including local designers. Philippa & Conor are great supporters of the Community and we are very grateful to them and Deb & Leanne for supporting our fundraiser and offering discounts to our guests.

During the changeover of lines Suzie Adamson from Wairarapa Hospice spoke briefly to inform what the role of Wairarapa Hospice is, what it can offer and how our fundraising would benefit and be used by them. Many in the audience were surprised as they had either been unaware of Wairarapa Hospice or had a pre-conceived idea of what it does. I really encourage everyone to go to their website and find out for yourself.  www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz

During the evening we had raffles and wonderful selection of spot prizes. We would like to thank the following for their generosity;

Kitcheners,  Escarpment Wines,  Nga Waka Wines, In the Neighbourhood, Susan Strephen & Co, Oh My Goodness (OMG) ,The Village Café, Tom Wilson Motors , Little Square Pizza.

The evening was concluded with a Buffet that had a wonderful array of desserts. I thank all our Martinborough RWNZ members for their contributions of desserts, flowers, raffles and time to make this event such a success.

 

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