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Jazz in the Vines 2012 PDF

Jazz in the Vines 2012

Come and join us for a relaxing afternoon of Jazz and sunshine at our picturesque Henderson venue which reflects the viticulture of the area and therefore looks and feels like a Tuscan winery experience.

And with that in mind, bring yourself, your partner or the whole family. Bring a picnic rug a few snacks and maybe a bottle of wine or alternatively food and wine can be purchased. Provided is a great venue, the Jazz, and free tea and coffee.

“Jazz in the Vines” with Leza Corban will be held on the 12th February 2012 between 2-5pm, and it’s for Hospice’s 25 year (silver jubilee) celebration.
View the 2012 Jazz in the Vines flyer click here.


Davis Funerals wins Best Owner Managed Business Award: Just being announced as finalists in all three categories we entered was an honour, especially as this was our first attempt. Better still, due to the marks we achieved across the three categories, we received automatic entry to the Best Owner Managed Category. The rest as they say is history. Please click here to read more.

It's only hair: I had often thought about shaving my head as a way to fundraise for charity but hadn't quite plucked up the courage to do it until my daughter Jo said she was also thinking about it. The "shaveforacure" promotion for Leukaemia and other blood diseases was in full swing so I said "I'm willing if you are" and so our campaign began with the aim of raising $2,500. We both work for Davis Funerals and thought we had better get permission from management before taking the plunge and were pleased to get their blessings. Please click here to read more.

Competition Winner:Congratulations to Jan Beaumont our receptionist for winning the ‘Breeze’ Alpha Administrative Professional day prize. Please click here to read more.

Jazz in the Vines 2011: In March 2011 Davis Funerals Henderson hosted their inaugural "Jazz in the Vines" concert. Please click here to read more.

State Funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary: In January 2008 Davis Funerals were privileged to be asked to arrange the state funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary. Click here to read Craig Little’s incredible experience arranging and conducting the funeral.

Caring for the Dead: In June and July of 2009, we were proud to bring to Auckland Bridgit Anderson’s photographic essay on the funeral profession. Please click here to read more.

Sands Conference: Staff member Michele Mill spoke from a Funeral Directors perspective at the Sands conference ‘A Little Life not a Little Loss’ held in August. Click here to read more.

Tough Guy Tough Gal Challenge: In August Davis Funerals staff participated in the Tough Guy Tough Gal Challenge, an annual ‘mud run’ staged in Rotorua. Click here to read more.

Staff Graduations:
In September 2009 staff member Jacqui Ralph received her National Certificate in Funeral Directing, click here to read more.