TONY ORMAN
In mid-October, Marlborough Provincial Rural Women New Zealand hosted a fun day at the Havelock Town Hall for hosted for ladies affected by the August floods.
Melva Robb, Rural Women Marlborough provincial regional chair and secretary-treasurer says RWNZ Marlborough Provincial could see the need for these ladies to get together and talk.
“Between Covid lockdowns and floods they were becoming isolated at home and needed an outing. This absolutely fabulous day provided just that,” she says.
Over 70 ladies from French Pass, Elaine Bay Rai Valley Canvastown, Pelorus Sounds, Kenepuru Sounds and Linkwater attended intent on fun and laughter.
The day began with “Style Angle” telling everyone handy tips on the sorts of clothes to pack for travelling light. Then the chairs were pushed back and the county music started. First was a demonstration from the Gourmet Country Line dancers. It was infectious and then the floor filled with ladies all keen to have a go, soon there was much laughter and cheering and chapping of hands and stamping of feet. In the afternoon demonstrators helped ladies with manicures, facials and make-up tips, hair dressing and haircuts, decorating cupcakes, and an explanation and teaching of Tai Chi.
Melva says RWNZ Marlborough was appreciative of all the sponsors who were so generous towards the day.
“Their generosity allowed us to put on the day on free for all to attend and for everyone to enjoy a yummy lunch with a complimentary glass of wine plus wonderful morning and afternoon teas, all prepared by Marlborough Provincial Rural Women New Zealand Members.”
Zonta clubs from around the country also sponsored knitting, grocery items plus make-up, to help fill gift packages that each lady received one of.
Sharron Davie-Martin National RWNZ Board member from Rangiora also travelled to Havelock to attend the day and talk to the ladies. Sharon had been through the Canterbury floods last year and understood any stress and pressures the Marlborough ladies would be feeling said Melva. Sarah White from The Top of the South Rural Support Trust also attended in the afternoon.
