Waipa Networks Rose and Cultural Festival

Rose Sunday

The weather was kind to Rose Sunday this year with plenty of sunshine and a slight breeze.

Steady crowds flowed for most of the day between the Craft Fair in Morgan Park and the various activities in the Rose Gardens.

The day kicked off at 10:00am with "Amongst the Roses". Poets and musicians entertained, whilst artists held demonstrations and allowed the public to try their hand at painting.

Brownies welcome Katherine O'Reagan and Mayor Alan Livingston

Country Rhythm Trio

Rosetown Choristers

Pirongia Clydesdales

As the afternoon programme commenced, Brownies welcomed visitors to the Rose Gardens with a complimentary corsage.

The ever-popular Pirongia Clydesdales were on hand to provide wagon rides around the area.

Over lunchtime the Country Rhythm Trio took centre stage in the Rose Gardens while the Rosetown Choristers performed a range of musical and spoken pieces in Old St John's Church.

At 1:45 the annual Garden Awards were presented.
Below: Residents of "Best Street 2001" Turere Lane accept their award from Mayor Alan Livingston.

"Highland and Brass Bands"
At 2:00pm Te Awamutu Highland Pipe Band combined with Te Awamutu Brass Band in a crowd-pleasing half-hour concert.

Afternoon Tea for Senior Citizens
Following the combined band concert, volunteers from the Visitor Information Centre served a free afternoon tea for senior citizens at Burchell Pavilion, courtesy of the Te Awamutu Community Public Relations Organisation.

Free Concert in the Park

From around 3:00pm until 7:00pm the Gardens buzzed with live music.