Inspiring Women Events for Rodney

Some of New Zealand’s best-known women will be giving a series of inspirational talks across Rodney over the next few weeks.

As part of the Inspiring Women series hosted by sportswoman Allison Roe and mayoral candidate Alan Curtis, speakers will include:

• Annabelle White – TV’s `Cuddly Cook’
• Lindsey Dawson – former editor of Next, More & Grace magazines
• Ilona Rogers – one of New Zealand’s favourite actresses
• Tina Cross – singer and performer extraordinaire
• Michele A’Court – comedienne & entertainer

Three other speakers include Rodney residents:

• Beth Houlbrooke – Her Business Most Inspirational Role Model winner 2007
• Maureen Maxell – renowned businesswoman & owner of Bees on Line cafe
• Megan Harrison-Turner – home stylist & colour specialist
• Leigh Jenden – Rodney business innovator – Wet &Forget

The women will be telling the inspiring stories of their journey to success at coffee mornings held at cafes in Waimaukau, Orewa and Matakana. Each coffee morning will feature three speakers from the above list.

All are welcome to attend the talks. A $10 cover charge will pay for fabulous coffee and morning tea and raise funds for local charities in each area talks are held.

Dates for talks are:

• Wednesday September 19 at 10.30am-11.30am Bees on Line Café, 791 State Highway, Waimaukau. Phone 422 7953 to reserve a seat

• Wednesday September 26 at 10.30am-11.30am Joust Café, Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Phone 426 2411 to reserve a seat

• Friday September 28 at 10.30am-11.30am Heron’s Flight Vineyard Café, 9 Sharp Road, Matakana. Phone 422 7915 to reserve a seat

Allison Roe asks that women (and men) wanting to attend phone to reserve seats as numbers will be limited. More information on www.alancurtis.co.nz

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