Big Buddy News
Great fishing mates
Matched since Sept 2011, LB Antony and his BB Jeff are great fishing mates. Here’s a pic of Antony with the one that didn’t get away on their latest trip at Papa Aroha on the Coromandel. Antony’s mum, Angela, says they often have adventures like this. “Antony really enjoyed his trip and can’t wait to […]
Video: Jordan explains the influence of his Big Buddy. Part 1 of 3
Back in November, our then Wellington Coordinator, Andrew Morrison sat down with not so little LB, Jordan Whibley to discuss his experience in the Big Buddy programme. In the first of a series, Jordan talks of the impact having a big buddy through his adolescence and how much of a difference a guiding hand can […]
Celia Lashlie’s posthumous book launch
Last night, BB CEO Richard Aston and Ruth Kerr attended the launch of the 10th anniversary edition of Celia Lashlie’s ground-breaking book ‘He’ll Be OK’. The new book includes lots of practical advice for mothers around raising their boys to become “good, loving, articulate men”. It was humbling to watch an interview by investigative journalist […]
Video: Jordan explains the influence of his Big Buddy. Part 2 of 3
In the second of the series, LB, Jordan Whibley talks about his journey in the Big Buddy programme over the last five years. And, how even worlds apart he and his BB, Nathan are as close as ever. For Part 3 click here:
Video: Jordan explains the influence of his Big Buddy. Part 3 of 3
In the last of the series, LB, Jordan Whibley takes a look into the future and reflects on what the last few years has taught him. Sharing with us, his ambitions to one day become a Big Buddy mentor himself.
Freemasons Whiskey tasting fundraiser night
They’ve done it again! When Freemasons promise support, they deliver and we are very grateful for their loyalty. Wellington’s Empire Fergusson Lodge raised $16,085 last week at their annual whiskey tasting evening and we are hopeful this amount will be matched by the Freemason’s Charity. Over the last five years the lodge and charity have […]
Welcoming Our New Wellington Coordinator
We are very pleased to introduce our new Wellington Coordinator, Dave Burcher, to the Big Buddy team. Dave was born and raised in Wellington and resides in Upper Hut with his wife, Judith. Not only does he have an extensive background in teaching, Dave also plays competitive football for Upper Hutt City Football and is […]
Video: Chris and Dylan talk about lessons from Big Buddy
BB, Chris and LB, Dylan sat down with us to talk about what they have learnt from their mentoring relationship and why being part of the BB community is important.
Fergs Day Out in Wellington
“Last Sunday six Wellington Big Buddies and their Little Buddies dusted off the disappointment of the Hurricanes narrow defeat in the Super XV final and ventured into Fergs Kayaks to try their hand at some rock climbing. Some Little Buddy’s were experienced campaigners whereas it was a first for others. Nonetheless, all of the boys […]
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