31 January 2011: 2011/2012 Wellington Entertainment Books pre-orders now open!
We are selling the Wellington Entertainment Book this year, to raise funds for the YWCA!
The Entertainment™ Book is a local restaurant and activity guide providing hundreds of 25% to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from the finest restaurants, cafés, attractions, activities and accommodation.
Only $60, the books are filled with offers worth well over $15,000!
As a special offer, order and pay for your book IMMEDIATELY you could receive a bonus discounts certificate valued at over $120 (subject to availability)... be in quick, limited stocks on these bonus offers!
How to pay for your pre-order of the Entertainment Book 2011/2012:
- Deposit your $60 into our bank account:
Bank: Westpac 03 0510 0740615 00 (use your name and “EntCard” as a transaction reference); - Write a cheque for $60 made out to “YWCA of Greater Wellington”;
- Contact us to charge $60 to your credit card.
To place your pre-orders, email info@ywcawellington.org.nz or leave a message on 04 3850505 anytime.
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17 January 2011: Nga Wahine Puawai, January newsletter
Read our latest Nga Wahine Puawai newsletter here:
- Desert Flower – Fundraising movie on 26 January, 6.30pm
- To a joyful present and a well remembered past…
- Encore in 2011
- Alcohol combined with self defence – our new programme
- The ideal holiday read – Our Secretary in China
The YWCA is starting the new year by hosting a YWCA movie fundraiser, with all proceeds going towards the next Encore programme to be run by our new Encore co-ordinator, Cathy Tia.
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15 January 2011: Desert Flower movie fundraisier
Ticket price: $20.00 each
Venue: Paramount Theatre, Courtney Place
R16
Based on the bestselling autobiography of super-model turned activist Waris Dirie, Desert Flower tackles an important and discomforting issue: female circumcision. Circumcised at three and married off at thirteen, Dirie escapes to London. She’s befriended by a neurotic, but sweet dancer, Marilyn, and manages to find work as a cleaner in a burger bar.
There, she catches the eye of a famous fashion photographer and hired by an icy agent to become a model. Transformed into a catwalk model, Waris takes the fashion world by storm, eventually using her fame to speak out about the brutality of female circumcision.
As Waris, newcomer Lilya Kebede gives a powerful performance. Sally Hawkins is also wonderful as the scatty but well-meaning Marilyn. British stalwarts Spall and Stevenson are solid in their roles, while not overshadowing Kebede. The cinematography captures the stark beauty of the Somali desert and contrasts it with the grey cityscape of London.
Beautiful, but confrontational, Desert Flower has to be commended for its bravery in tackling such a taboo subject with such tact and sensitivity.
Website: www.desertflower-movie.com
Book your tickets by phone/text: Christie 021 076 0655, Rachel 021 253 1948 or Vanisa 021 550497 – or send us an email to info@ywcawellington.org.nz.
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