Like many DUCW members, the Shaves have travelled the world – a lot!
Wendy comes from the Waihi area of New Zealand, on the North Island’s east coast, south of Auckland. She attended Waihi School from primary to high school, and Hamilton Polytechnic for a three-year course in marketing. It was then off to UK for three years of working and travelling – Europe, South Africa, Egypt, Turkey and Morocco. Once back in NZ (Auckland this time) she worked two years in marketing. Continue reading
Though Laurie was born in Canada, she holds dual Citizenship with New Zealand.
She was born in Brockville, Ontario, and took her elementary schooling in Maynard and Prescott.
Laurie was on a holiday in New Zealand about 30 years ago when she subsequently met a kiwi and married where she resided for almost a decade. Continue reading
Interviews for these articles are generally by phone, but when the Bowerings were contacted they felt the personal visit would be necessary. So that was arranged and shortly into our discussions it became clear that their story was complicated, and at times, poignant. See if you agree. Continue reading
The September 2013 issue of The Southern Yarn is here and ready to download.
Come on out for a fantastic night of Aussie music. The Winnipeg Folk Festival is bringing Vance Joy to the Park Theatre on Monday, September 9. The up-and-coming Aussie singer-songwriter from Melbourne is fast becoming a crowd favourite, so spread the word to your family and friends. One of Vance’s songs has recently been certified Gold in Australia – amazing for someone of his young age.
Check out his webpage: http://vancejoy.com/
And get your tickets in advance on Ticketmaster ($15 + fees) or at the door ($18): http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004AC5871E4294