HDL Step up to the mark

Couple paint a brighter future

2010-06-28T13:39:00.000-07:00

HDL the painting professionals have won a national award for voluntarily brightening up the lives of elderly people.

Paul and Yvonne Holcombe from HDL won best community project at the recent Master Painter awards in Invercargill.

Over the past year they've painted the kitchen or living room of five pensioners including Jean Corry a 90-year-old Milford woman who is partially-sighted.

Jean says she could barely see things in her kitchen when it was a dark colour. she says it's much easier to see the cupboards and find utensils now that it's been painted. "It's made a huge difference," she says.

Paul and Yvonne say it was very humbling to receive the award, but that's not why they did it.
They believe in giving back to the community and say you get out of life what you put in.

Age Concern select people who couldn't normally afford the help or don't have any handymen in their family.

Once a recipient is selected, HDL start the work which usually takes about three days and can cost up to $1000.

At the awards ceremony they received a standing ovation which Mrs Holcome says was very touching.

They say they hope they have inspired other people in their industry to undertake projects in their communities. "It has a huge flow on effect," they say.

Go to web site of HDL the painting professionals http://www.hdl.co.nz/

Takapuna Normal Intermediate Inaugural School Carnival.

2009-11-09T13:49:00.000-08:00

Chances to win great prizes and have a fun evening out with the family
You are invited to the very first T.N.I.S School carnival on Friday 11th December 2009 from 5.00pm till 8.00pm at the TNIS School Grounds, Takapuna.

Proceeds to go towards a new Hard court area for fitness & play, especially needed during winter

Many favourite stalls from other fairs will be there. - Just to mention a few:

Laser Skirmish: Dunk Machine: Horizontal Bungee: Bouncer Maze: Dino Lake: Wax Hands

Auctions and Raffles: Major Prizes to be won Just to mention a few> A night of luxury at the Spencer on Byron ,
> Every car enthusiasts dream – A ride in an Aston Martin
> Family day sailing trip.

Hair Braids, Face Painting & Fairies.

Espresso coffee: Soft drinks.

Other great European and ethnic food stalls

Cake stall: Hot Roast Beef Rolls: Hamburgers: Sausage Sizzle: Curry & Rice: Sushi: Dumplings: Spring Rolls: Hot dogs: Cinnamon Donuts: Strawberries

Entertainment: Our TNIS pupils are busking

We would love to see you and the family there.
We know it’s going to be a great event

HDL Painters help enrich lives of the elderly

2009-04-22T18:54:00.000-07:00

HDL the painting professionals has combined efforts to help senior citizens brighten up their lives.

HDL painters contracts manager Paul Green initiated the Brighten Up project in an effort to enrich the lives of North Shore elderly.

A little colour can change people’s lives and Age Concern North Shore has now selected the second Brighten Up project recipient.

HDL and other sponsors combine to offer their services to older people in need.

All people over 65 years who own and live in their own homes within the North Shore city boundaries are eligible. Application forms are available from Age Concern’s office. For further information phone 489-4975 or visit http://www.ageconcern.org.nz/

Thanks to the other great sponsors
Resene Paints http://www.resene.co.nz/
Aubergine Resturant Takapuna http://www.aubergine.co.nz/
Kings Plant barn http://www.kings.co.nz/

http://www.hdl.co.nz

http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/2346540/Brighten-Up-stroke-of-genius

Auckland painters

2008-10-20T03:33:00.000-07:00

HDL the painting professionals, along with Resene paints NZ, are soon to become involved in helping age concern. Watch this space for more information soon. Age Concern works for the rights and wellbeing of older people, koroua and kuia. It is a federation of local Age Concern Councils, which each provide information and services in cities and most major provincial towns around the country .

www.hdl.co.nz/wow.php

http://www.resene.co.nz/professionals/listing-2left.jsp?id=208

http://www.resene.co.nz/

http://www.ageconcern.org.nz/

Official Google Video Blog: Google Video gets a facelift

2008-10-20T02:34:00.000-07:00

Official Google Video Blog: Google Video gets a facelift

Watch HDL on google video www.hdl.co.nz

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3665767479125077885&q=source:015353178632523982733&hl=en

north shore painters Step up to the mark

2008-08-28T20:43:00.001-07:00

HDL north shore painters, Philanthropy is good for business & HDL challenges other north shore painters to support local charity groups. Paul & Yvonne Holcombe are growing their business while helping others. They support StepUp Foundation and were surprised when it had positive spin off. http://www.btob.co.nz/cms/news/2008/06/art10003250.php

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Step up foundation, giving back in Auckland

2008-08-28T20:42:00.001-07:00

The purpose of the stepUP Foundation, a non-profit, is to educate and excite teenagers about the possibilities for their future in business and in life, by bringing high profile, inspirational business, sporting and other leaders and teens together. stepUP events are to coach our future leaders - teenagers from all walks of life - so they become

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Auckland HDL Painters Step up to the mark

2008-08-24T04:48:00.000-07:00

Our Auckland North Shore based painting and decorating firm has found that philanthropy is good for business and we are now challenging other businesses to support local charity and non profit groups.

We are growing our business while helping others. Last year, we started supporting the StepUp Foundation as a gesture of good will but were surprised at the positive impacts it had on our business.
StepUp is a non-profit foundation that helps to educate and excite teenagers about the possibilities for their future in business and in life, by bringing high profile business, sporting and other leaders and teens together.

Corporate Responsibility has become an important focus for us and we also support a number of other charities including World Vision, age concern, Plant a Tree. We are also conscious of the enviroment so we recycle all our empty paint tins through the Resene paint-wise program.

Check us out on http://www.hdl.co.nz/wow.php

http://www.btob.co.nz/cms/news/2008/06/art10003250.php

http://www.stepupfoundation.com/