Hello friends, we are pleased to bring you the details of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers first ever New Zealand Tour. Exciting! There will be performances in the following Cities: Auckland, Dunedin, Queenstown, Christchurch, Hamilton, Hastings, and Wellington.

Bob sporting Chilli Pipers merchandise

Celtic Connexions has a range of Red Hot Chilli Pipers CDs and tee-shirts available, so please pop in to the shop, or enquire by phone if you are interested in supporting this fantastic Scottish band: 0800 HAGGIS.

Red Hot NZ!

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS NZ TOUR - ON SALE NOW!

Friday 30th September – AUCKLAND, Vector Arena
With comedian Des McLean & part of The Spirit of Bannockburn Scottish fan night on the eve of the Scotland v England game at Eden Park
Tickets $49 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz / 0800 111999

Saturday 1st October - DUNEDIN Town Hall
5pm early start due to pool game Scotland v England that night. Tickets $47 / $37 concessions from www.ticketdirect.co.nz, 08004ticket & from the Regent Theatre

Sunday 2nd October - QUEENSTOWN Revolver Bar
Tickets $25 early-bird before 24th September / $30 in advance / $35 on the door from www.ticketmaster.co.nz, 0800 111 999 or from the Quest store on Shotover St

Tuesday 4th October – CHRISTCHURCH, the Venue-Musicbar
Also performing is comedian Des McLean. Tickets $28 early-bird until Friday 16 Sept / $35 thereafter (credit card fees inclusive) from www.eventfinder.co.nz.
Door Sales are available on show night if not sold out prior.

Thursday 6th October – HAMILTON, House On Hood
Also performing is comedian Des McLean. Tickets $ 40 (+booking fee) from www.ticketek.co.nz, 0800-Ticketek & from House on Hood St & Ticketek outlets.
Door Sales are available on show night if not sold out prior.

Friday 7th October – HASTINGS, Hawkes Bay Opera House
Also performing is comedian Des McLean. Tickets $ 59.90 / HBOH Encore Club Special Price $53.90 / Groups 10+ $5.00 discount off each ticket, from www.ticketek.co.nz, 0800 TICKETEK, & from Hawke's Bay Opera House Box Office, 101 Hastings Street South, Hastings & Ticketek outlets.

Saturday 8th October – WELLINGTON, Bodega
Tickets $30 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz, 0800 111999, and from Bodega, 101 Ghuznee St

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Bob is looking forward to Friday the 30th of September when he, and a mini-bus full of friends, will be heading to Auckland for the Red Hot Chilli Pipers first New Zealand performance. He hopes to see you there!

All the best from us,

Heidi Brown

Bob Wallace

Ebony Grant (the wee Dachy wearing the Tam O'Shanter)

Hello friends!

We are still here at 394 Grey St, Hamilton East, and will be for at least another couple of months, so please pay us a visit! Jewellery is 20% off until the 15th of September, so you still have time to get a bargain.

We are still here!

If you are looking for a flag - small, medium or large, Celtic Connexions is the shop to visit.

Flag anyone?

We have a range of Welsh merchandise for sale, including: jewellery, flags, and various knick-knacks.

Hamish getting in the spirit of the game

We are anticipating new designs by one of our favourite artists, Anne Stokes, including a new range of tiles, and silk cushions.

The shelves are filling up! New Anne Stokes shipment.

Check out our website for a great deal on new kilts and kiltware.

Scottish made kilts, excellent prices, see our website.

All the best from us!

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are coming to Auckland for The Spirit of Bunnockburn! Bob invites you to join him at the 'Scottish event of the year'.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Reserve your seat on the Celtic Connexions minibus, for only $30 per person - take the hassle out of driving in Auckland traffic and begin the event in good company, courtesy of Bob. If you haven't purchased your ticket, make sure you do so before the end of this month, while 'early bird' specials still apply. Bob has pre-booked a few tickets, which you can purchase from him, but be warned - first in first serve! Tickets cost $39 each. Please contact Bob to book your seat on the bus and/or ticket. For all other details about the Spirit of Bunnockburn, please see the link below.

Also, my apologies for my mistake in the last newsletter - I stated that the Spirit of Bunnockburn was in Hamilton, which is incorrect. We are, however, expecting the Chilli Pipers to visit Hamilton, but this has not been confirmed yet.

bannockburn event synopsis.pdf

CELTIC CONNEXIONS TOURS

Bob's 2009 Scotland Tour: Callanish stones.

If you are:

• keen to travel overseas
• after an affordable package
• looking for a small, friendly tour group
• passionate about all things Celtic

check out Celtic Connexions Tours - Bob has been busy working out a schedule of tours for 2012. You can find information about the proposed tours by following these links: Australia Port Ferry Festival Tour, Australian Celtic Festival - Glen Innes, Ireland Tours, and Scotland Tours. Bob needs to hear your expressions of interest before he can proceed further, so please don't delay in making contact.

Australian Celtic Festival

Andrew Demoray Uprising Celebration Avoch

JEWELLERY SALE ENDS SEPTEMBER 15!

Be in quick - purchase jewellery before the middle of September and get 20% off!

So folks, three things to remember: book your tickets for The Spirit of Bunnockburn + let Bob know if you want to travel on the minibus, check out the Celtic Connexions Tours website, and be in quick for jewellery at excellent prices!

That is all from us today.

All the best,

Heidi Brown

Bob Wallace.

Hello friends,

I have titled this post 'silver and gold' for two reasons - first in honour of the extraordinary winter we are having. Silver for the icy blankets covering the morning grass, and for the snow flakes that have fallen upon parts of NZ that have never felt the touch of snow before (not in my lifetime anyway). Gold for warming up by the fire, glowing embers, and the welcomed touch of sunshine after days of grey rain.  

Secondly, it is in honour of the new Claddagh ring Celtic Connexions has brought in from Ireland. The design combines the mesmerising shine of fine Sterling Silver, either with the exquisite warmth of Rose Gold, or the classic brightness of Yellow Gold. The band is solid at the front and back, joined with heart-shaped Celtic knots on either side, altogether making for an attractive ring with depth of meaning. Available in a range of sizes, in either silver/rose gold or silver/yellow gold.  

Claddagh Silver and Rose Gold with Celtic Knots

The RED part of our title is in honour of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, who will be performing in Hamilton this September, at the Scottish event of the year: The Spirit of Bannockburn. 'a night of Scottish revelry' held at Vector Arena on Friday 30th September.

This promises to be a memorable event for those who love all things Scottish. Dress up in your kilt, and get ready for awesome live music by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, wicked stand-up comedy by Des McLean, tributes to Scottish history on the big screen, and much more. Bring some extra money and enjoy a meal of haggis, neeps and tatties!

Please follow this link for more information.

TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY. If you buy before 31 August, tickets are $39 instead of $49.

McCullum Bagpipes

Celtic Connexions is proud to work with McCullum Bagpipes to bring you top-quality pipes, chanters and reeds, all made in Scotland. If there is something you want from McCullum Bagpipes that is not advertised on our website, please talk to Bob, he can order anything. Phone 0800 Haggis to talk to Bob, and discuss prices.

Little more than a decade ago McCullum Bagpipes was a two person business working out of a small shed. Now they employ 30+ staff, most of whom are skilled pipers. Every step of production takes place within the McCullum workship, and only the highest standard of workmanship is accepted.

Please follow our link for more information, or phone Bob on 0800 HAGGIS.

Don't foget to find us on facebook!

That is all from us today. We wish you all the best,

Heidi Brown

Bob Wallace.

Hello friends,

Please have a look at our new range of Celtic-style pens:

Welsh Dragon

They have a smooth touch , they look fantastic, and make excellent gifts.

Claddagh + Trinity knot

Perhaps you, or someone you know collects all things Masonic - our Square and Compasses pen has been a huge hit in the short time we have had it available for sale. We also stock fine enamel Masonic pill boxes.

Masonic Square and Compasses

Please see our trademe listings under haggis16 - you will find products, including Celtic pens, which are not on our website.

haggis16

We are expecting a new shipment of electronic chanters. They will be available to you for a special price, so please contact Bob quickly if you are interested.

That's all for today!

Bye for now,

Heidi Brown

Bob Wallace

Hello friends,

Celtic Connexions' sister website, www.dragonsden.co.nz will be launched next week! The Dragons' Den was created especially for all our friends who love mythical creatures, and who were sad to hear that we would no longer be stocking said creatures. Well, Bob has listened to you, and after the shop has closed you will still be able to purchase fairies, dragons, Anne Stokes and Nemesis Now from the Dragons Den website.

New Whistles

We have brought in a new shipment of Celtic Whistles. Included in this range are the Generation Brass-D tin whistles, $15 each. They are easy to use, great for musicians of all ages and levels, and you can find free lessons on youtube.

As of today Celtic Connexions Facebook has 333 fans! Thank you all for your support, and congratulations to those of you who won Claddagh rings this month. With your help, we would love to get up to 500 fans during August. Once we reach 500 fans, you will all go in the draw to win your choice of two prizes by Saint Justin Pewter: one of our most popular jewellery sets, or one of our celtic knot belt buckles. 

Check out Facebook for more info...

All the best from us,

Heidi Brown

Bob Wallace

Red Hot Chilli Pipers CDs and DVD in stock!

Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Bagrock To The Masses

Music For The Kilted Generation

BLAST live

also BLAST live, the DVD

The first time Bob mentioned this band, I thought he was talking about the 'Chilli Peppers', and I wondered why he seemed surprised when I said that of course I had heard of them! Well, as I have since discovered, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers are an exceptional act in their own right.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers formed in 2004. They have since released four albums, (you can order them through Celtic Connexions), and have performed in concerts and music festivals all over the world.

The Chilli Pipers are renowned for their powerful sound and highly energetic stage presence. They take old favourites, like We Will Rock You, Hey Jude and Smoke on the Water and add a burst of Celtic flavour - think bagpipers, drummers, guitarists, and keyboardists, all highly talented musicians, joining to create one sound. No wonder they are said to be inspiring, and full of passion. Some other songs include: Flower of Scotland, The Hills of Argyll, Amazing Grace, Highland Cathedral, The Antrim Rose, and much more.

There is talk of a New Zealand tour later this year. We will keep you posted as the details become available.

For now you can enjoy their amazing CDs!

Bye for now,

Heidi Brown

Bob Wallace

Hello friends,

Within the last two weeks our Celtic Connexions facebook page has gone from 25 fans to nearly 300 people "liking" us. Last Friday we gave away a silver Claddagh ring to one of our fans, and we have another Claddagh ring to give to another lucky fan today. Bob would like to remind you that the more fans we have, the more prizes we can offer, so please suggest our page to your friends, and they can be in to win too.

Win prizes for free, just "like" our facebook page.

If you have not seen our new website: www.celticconnexions.co be sure to drop by - especially if you are interested in Scottish Clan merchandise. Bob has informed me there are plenty of specials within this category. Also, let us know if you would like one of our new Clan brochures and we will send one out to you.

Hamish looking smart in a Wallace kilt, and Argyle jacket.

Merino Lewis Celtic Cables Kilt Hose

Clan Crests available to order, in a range of sizes and materials.

All the best from us,

Heidi Brown,

Bob Wallace.