VOLUNTEERS PICK FOR PAULOWNIA
Volunteers from the Carterton Information Centre got into the spirit of the season by grape picking at Paulownia Wines. Vaughan and Christine Paul help out at fundraising events for the Carterton Information Centre and WaiArt, so this was an ideal opportunity to return the favour and raise some additional funds for our respective causes whilst having a bit of fun and fellowship.
Vaughan and Christine made a generous donation to our respective causes in addition to a delicious curry lunch served on the Estate as a thank you.
Picking was new to all the volunteers, but the learning curve wasn’t too steep. The picking was done over 5 days and we all became quite proficient even though there were a few snips of the skin instead of the vine.
Vaughan expects the new vintages of Paulownia Pinot Noir and Rose to be extra good thanks to the help of the volunteers. The volunteers can’t wait to sample the new vintages!
The Carterton Information Centre is funded by the Carterton District Council, but needs to raise funds to keep their one paid employee on full hours. There are about 30 volunteers who work 3-hour shifts at the Centre. The Info Centre will be moving into the new Carterton Community Centre when it opens September 2011.
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