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A Midwinter Christmas dinner, held in Millwater last month, raised more than $1600 for local food charities (HM May 19).
The event replaced the Swimarathon fundraiser, which its organisers, Rotary, say received few entrants this year.
Two members of the Rotary Satellite club of Ōrewa-Millwater, Brian Mullan and Theo Simeonidis, ran the Millwater Midwinter Christmas dinner.
Local businesses supported it generously with sponsorship, including Millies Café providing free use of the venue, and others providing items for a raffle.
A full house of 80 guests sat down to Christmas dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday, June 26. Entertainment was provided by The Trumpet Guy, John McGough.
The raffle included an artwork by Hibiscus and Bays Local Board member and graphic designer Andy Dunn, which was a lighter take on Andy Warhol’s famous can of soup – this raised $170.
After expenses, Rotary was able to donate $810 to Hibiscus Coast Love Soup and the same amount to the Hibiscus Coast Community House’s foodbank in Ōrewa.
