Wakatipu Anglican parishioners Anne Walsh (left) and Louise
Dalzell with the Rt Rev Dr David Coles present just a few
of the treats and goods in store at the parish's market day
on November 24. Photo by James Beech.
Hiring a family support worker for the ballooning
population of Queenstown is the aim of the Wakatipu Anglican
Parish and proceeds from its popular market day on November 24
will be go towards funding the position.
The Rt Rev Dr David Coles said an extra $15,000 was sought
for the much-needed part-time role, to begin in the new year.
Employing a children and family worker would help build a
network between families and the church, Dr Coles said.
Statistics New Zealand released population projections in
October which predicted an additional 17,400 residents in the
Queenstown Lakes district by 2031, with the population
increasing at a rate of 2.2% a year until 2031.
The population of the district was 24,100 in 2006.
"Because the district keeps growing and there are lots of
young families in the parish, we realise we should be doing
more in terms of those families," the vicar said on Friday.
"It's difficult to get volunteers who can provide that level
of commitment."
The public are invited to drop off their goods at the parish
office on Church St this Thursday and Friday, before the
Anglican Parish of Wakatipu Market Day opens on the grounds
of St Peter's Church, on Saturday, November 24, from 9am to
noon.
The family-friendly fete will feature stalls selling
everything from homemade cakes, savouries, jams, chutneys and
preserves to cut flowers and plants.
Clothing, children's toys, books, CDs, DVDs and "elegant
junk" will be available at the market, plus a sausage sizzle,
silent auction, raffles, face-painting, Devonshire teas and
coffee, all with musical entertainment.
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