9 people were unable to donate for various reasons . We collected 39 units ( just 1 under target which is fantastic !).
It was beautiful sunny day and a great turn out to
New Brighton Seaside Market ’ s annual Community Blackboard Concert on Saturday 25 February . The Talent Show was a popular event again this year , with all ages and talents joining in . From a Martial Arts demonstration , solo and duo singers and dancers to a youth three piece band , the crowd had plenty to choose from when placing a vote for the People ’ s Choice winners . In the end , it was local
all-girl band Beach Break , Ella Erikson , Lily Larcombe-Beaston and Keira
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Photo : - Beach Break
Huntley who took the winning spot with Ocean Jones singing the Maori rendition of Halleluiah winning second place . William Peg Won MC Willie McArthur ’ s Choice . There was also a random draw for all entrants to win some goodies . The event was funded by Rotary NZ and C . C . C . Creative Community Scheme with contributions from Willie McArthur ’ s open Mic And Pierside Café and bar .
Photo : - William Peg
Kia ora ,
I just want to say a HUGE thank you to the team at the New Brighton Project for all your help with
organising another successful New Brighton mobile blood drive . Here are a few stats you might be interested in …
48 people came along to give blood on Wednesday . 13 of these were brand new donors – this is a high number of new donors again for the New Brighton mobile .
9 people were unable to donate for various reasons . We collected 39 units ( just 1 under target which is fantastic !).
As well as the 13 brand new donors , there were several returning donors – people that are on our system but hadn ’ t donated for a number of years and are lost to us until they return at mobiles such as this .
There were also a number of people who were giving blood for their 2 nd time on Wednesday after making their first ever donation at the mobile in August . This is such good news because we are beginning to grow a committed group of donors in the New Brighton who area will come and donate regularly at the Grace Vineyard mobile .
Thank you so much for all your support with promoting the mobile and allowing us to run a stall at the Seaside Market last Saturday . We couldn ’ t have done it without your help .
Thank you & kindest regards ,
Atawhai- Donor Recruiter - New Zealand Blood Service