Posted 13 years, 6 months ago by Bob Wallace 0 comments
Standing the test of time
If we`ve got it the Government wont get it, at least from you.We pay all the GST on goods bought till end October
You buy online-press the buy now and checkout in complete confidence we will deduct the gst element of your purchase.Thats 15% saver
We will confirm your order before any payment taken.
Do it online. Why struggle with a park place or humping the stuff around
Posted 13 years, 7 months ago by Bob Wallace 0 comments
By the end of the 19th century Glasgow School of Art was one of the leading art academies in Europe and its reputation in architecture and the decorative arts had reached an all time high. At the very heart of this success was a talented young artist, architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.But not just buildings.His jewellery and furniture were outstanding and away ahead of his time.
For over 20 years Mackintosh worked almost exclusively in Glasgow where all his best-known work was created and where much of it still remains, yet he left Glasgow in search of greater success and died in London in relative obscurity. It is perhaps ironic that he was given little recognition by his native city at the time, for by the end of the 20th century he was being recognised as the father of 'Glasgow Style' and one of the driving forces behind a new approach to modern architecture.
And its his architecture that fascinated me from a young age.
Read more about him here at the Glasgow art website
http://www.gsa.ac.uk/gsa.cfm?pid=53
we have a few new jewellery pieces online,more coming
come back see us here
Give us a week or two and our new dragon section will be awesome
lots of new goodies arriving
keep checking back for real good deals
http://celt.co.nz/dragons-c-187.html
Dont forget now that Armistice in Cambridge is on the horizon
Armistice in Cambridge began back in 2001 when a small committee got together in an attempt to raise awareness of Cambridge's link with its sister-town, Le Quesnoy in France. As the last battle of the First World War in which New Zealand troops took part was the storming of the walls of Le Quesnoy, a week before the war ended, it was decided that a special service should be held publicly at the Cambridge Cenotaph to commemorate Armistice Day.
Armistice Day marked the end of the First World War, on the 11th of November 1918. It is commemorated every November 11th around the world, and also known in some countries as Remembrance Day, or if held on the closest Sunday to the date, Remembrance Sunday.
An absolute great weekend, lots of fun
read more here
http://www.armisticeincambridge.co.nz/Overview.html
We will have a stall there.Come see us
Posted 13 years, 7 months ago by Bob Wallace 0 comments
Yes its crept up on us, new GST rate next month but whats just as bad is Vat in the Uk goes up to 20 % at the same time.
That will indirectly push Uk prices up across the board
So the best time to buy is now especially for the deal at the end of this newsletter. ok
First
Our Waikato Clan day is on October 2 nd in Morrinsville
read all about it here
What are you doing for St Andrews day.
Tuesday- Nov 30th- date for your diary
Biddies in Hamilton; free entry; lotsa music- haggis meal available.yum
Buy this handy bagpipes carrier AND this carry case all in
For $1600. yes $1600 AND
We will thrown in new set of Wallace Classic 1 bagpipes,all set up and reeded and playing
Only 2 available--- do it now right here
http://celt.co.nz/wallace-classic-bagpipes-p-1564.html
what a deal
till next time
bob
Posted 13 years, 8 months ago by Bob Wallace 0 comments
Its time for the best Highland games in the World
but first
Yes a cool 20 % off any of our pendants online(2 weeks only)
its only 120 days to Xmas.!!
Back to Cowal
you can now hear the whole show online thanx to a tie in with local `Dunoon newspaper.
Scotland’s biggest highland games, Cowal Highland Gathering, will be broadcasted live this year via the internet thanks to a local community radio station.see my blog here
and just in case you need some Highland dress stuff we have new stock and we are able to offer really good prices now
see out front page
Posted 13 years, 8 months ago by Bob Wallace 0 comments
I expect most of you will know the results but have a look at the website if you get a chance
St. Laurence O’ Toole Pipe Band from Dublin has been crowned World Pipe Band Champions at Glasgow Green in front of 55,000 people. The runners up were Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band from Northern Ireland with third place going to Boghall and Bathgate Pipe Band. The event, which has been held in Glasgow for more than 60 years, drew people from all over the world to see 8,000 of the very best pipers and drummers compete.
Great stuff.
Auckland and district did well. more later in next news letter
cheers
bob
Posted 13 years, 8 months ago by Bob Wallace 0 comments
stv.tv caught up with Piping Live! Director and founder Roddy MacLeod, to find out what fans can look forward to at this year’s festival and who he thinks could win this year’s World Pipe Band Championships 2010.
see the full story here
of course quite a few New Zealand Pipe bands are over there and we wish them well
BUT
You could be there next year, the whole `Pipng Live ` week is drenched in music, song ,dance ,culture.its not just bagpiping
yes after our successful `Homecoming Tour ` last year 2009
we have put together a number of dream holdays for you
different dates
Scotland Highlands and Islands
On the trail of Mary Queen of Scots, next years theme
The Borders and the Isle of Mann
The Australian Celtic festival at Glen Innes
lots more
Tours with a difference
Why. Coz its only 13 people/14 people and me,
your personal guide all the way
We have choices; lots of choices.
If you have been looking for for that elusive, exclusive present
try here
http://celt.co.nz/wild-goose-ireland-c-178.html
The Wild Goose Studio A part of history... a part of us... The root of our creations Since its foundation in 1969, Wild Goose Studio has sought its inspiration in Ireland`s history, poetry and mythology.
And we believe we are the only shop that stocks this fabulous goods
in New Zealand
Slainte
Stay warm till next time
bob
Posted 13 years, 9 months ago by Bob Wallace 0 comments
The winter is creeping past.its meant to a cold weekend here, so if you are at a loose end have a look here.
Yes my blog has information on and links to
Scotland peoples centre, Anyone wishing to explore the fascinating world of Scottish family history can access digitised sources - birth, marriage and death records, wills, census records and coats of arms - going back almost 500 years.
and a story on the Children of Lir, fascinating
Our front page has all thats new on items connected with the Children of Lir. Be in early to order any pieces that catch your attention.thanx.
And twice amonth i get internet radio from the lovely Moray coast of Scotland.helps keep me in touch.
If you like that click here on to the show of the maestro of the airwaves himself ,Andy Ross. I save the show to computer and then load on ipod. great stuff
2 hours once a fortnight.just grand
http://www.andysceilidh.co.uk/
all the best
bob
Posted 13 years, 10 months ago by Bob Wallace 0 comments
It never ceases to amaze me what is happening on our own doorstep. Thanx heaps to the people who let me know there is a major Family History Fair happening right here in Hamilton NZ next saturday and sunday, the 17th and 18th of July.
Where at the Kingsgate Hotel
100 Garnett Avenue in Te Rapa
great website here.have a look and lots of info
http://nzfhf2010.dnserver.net.nz/
For the bagpipers here is a special you cant miss
Only 2 fagerstroms available at this price.Sorry offer is only available to NZ residents.
Yes only $495. Down from $550.read my review on these fab instruments.all here
http://celt.co.nz/fagerstrom-technopipes-p-1454.html
And for our tartan day have a look at our blog photo.what a great day.
please scroll down to view
all the best
bob
