Hardy supporters raise over $8,000 for christchurch

Despite heavy rain, Wairarapa showed its support for its southern neighbours yesterday, raising over $8,000 at the Christchurch Fundraiser held at Gladstone Vineyard.

All proceeds from the day are being donated to the Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal.

Event organiser Leo Lamoury said the wintry weather conditions didn’t put off hardy supporters who turned up to enjoy live music, food and wine, and opened their wallets to bid for some of the many goods and services donated by local Wairarapa businesses.

“We were pretty overwhelmed, not only by the generosity of local businesses and musicians, but also by the number of people who rugged up and came out to the vineyard with full hearts and wallets.

“The atmosphere was humbling – a wonderful feeling of community spirit and goodwill.”

Gladstone Vineyard would like to thank the following people and businesses for their contribution to the day:
• Barry Saunders • People’s Coffee • Solway Copthorne
• Jack Barlow & Colette • Breadcraft • The White Swan
• The Verandah Band • Marconnee Fish • Computer Partners
• Stefan Brown • Mela Juice • Aylstone Boutique Retreat
• Bob & Kate • McCardle Meat Supplies• Summit Lodge
• Richard 'Slug' Williams• Parkvale Mushrooms • Bar Salute
• Michael Wilson • Goodman Fielding Dairy• Brasserie One
• Malcolm Jenkins • Mcauley's Transport • The Summit Lodge
• Bob Francis • Tranzit Coachlines • The Village Art Supplies
• Ron Mark • Greytown Butchers • The Villa, Masterton
• Liz Pollock • Schoc Chocolate • Adorne, Greytown
• Steve Trotman • Flax, Greytown • Mango
• Barb Hyde • Mondo, Greytown • Invest, Greytown
• Les Cockeram • Vine, Greytown • Main Street Deli
• Fairmont Estate • Minx Shoes • Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival
• Johner Estate • Greytown Pharmacy
• Urlar Estate • Wycroft Vineyard • Gladstone Vineyard staff and their families
• 3 Terraces • Loopline Vineyard