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Thinking Pink in Dunedin on Thursday evening with the Arnott’s Pink Tea Party hosted by Jan McLean was previewed in the Otago Daily Times today. The event coincides with the launch of Arnott’s new Pink Tim Tam biscuits. During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 10 cents from every packet sold does towards fundraising for the Breast Cancer Aoteoroa Coalition. Arnott’s is hoping to raise $80,000 through the biscuit sales and national tea parties to develop a kit giving information and support resources to women with breast cancer. Jan McLean is hosting the Dunedin based event at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery with about 150 people attending in support of the fund raising. Local businesses have been amazing in their support with donations of fabulous items for the auction and raffles. The evening will also feature a gorgeous bra fashion show modelled by some stunning local ladies and the modelling of some men’s underwear by the gorgeous Highlander Warrior Warwick Diack.
In New Zealand each year, about 2,500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, that is one in nine New Zealand women. Most New Zealander’s know of someone affected by the illness. Jan along with her sister, Emily (Ann) are campaigning for increased public funding for the drug herceptin, used for treating HER2-positive breast cancer.
This week we sadly say goodbye to gorgeous Marcia Gooley who is heading back to the sunny shores of Sydney to be with her family. Marcia has worked since September 2001, in between babies, providing her vibrant personality to marketing and advertising here at Jan McLean Dolls. We will really miss her constant energy and positive business approach as well as her beautiful face in our staff room. Marcia is moving across the ditch back to Aussie with her hubby, Paul, and three children, Ethan, Jacob and William. We wish her all the best for the future and hope that she comes back to Dunedin some time in the future. Cheers, Marcia,
best for her special day and hope she gets spoilt rotton. Pat is a crucial member of the team. Her amazing talent makes her one of the best doll body makers in the world. She has been a part of the team for a long time now and we know she will continue to assist in creating the devine pieces of art we know as Jan McLean Pocelain and Vinyl dolls. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAT – enjoy the black forest cake 
fundraiser is the Dunedin iconic Highlander. The night will feature a lingerie parade featuring some scrumptious woman’s and men’s underwear modeled by Dunedin’s Highlander and some other Dunedin locals. The auction items are coming in thick and fast from generous local businesses. We will keep you all posted. Don’t forget to RSVP by the 24th September
1988-1990 and Millinery course, she went on to establish her business, Mad Hatter Millinery. In ‘92 she travelled to Europe where she worked in fashion retail, and for an established British milliner , Suzy Krakofski. 
Returning to NZ in ‘95 to have her son Thomas, she completed Otago Polytechnic fashion Creation Cert. 2000 where she won the prize for Most Outstanding Student. Wendy’s real passion is millinery, she has been working for a bridal/made to measure business in Dunedin for the last 4 years where she creates ONE-OFF FASCINATORS and hats for clients. Wendy has been inspired to create retro styled headwear, using beading, ribbons, period buckles and lace, feathers and buttons. Check out the auction @ 
This week Jan is donating a Limited Edition LOLA-BELLE from her 2006/2007 Collection for Carolyns Herceptin Fighting Fund.Lola-Belle has rich auburn curls which fall softly round her face. She is dressed in a mauve crushed velvet blouson dress with ecru cotton detail and she wears slip-on metallic shoes. Jan has hand-signed her body, she has her C.O.A.
for entering our latest Jan McLean Collector s Club competition. We are pleased to advise you that Paula Henneberry has been judged ‘the winner’. Your response to the question – ‘you know you’re a serious doll collector when…..’ was a truly great read.
ne. All entries were outstanding and Barbara’s 
Travelling-Walking dress was chosen as the best. Barbara has incredible skills and dressed the doll in proportion. Jan admired the gorgeous jackets. Barbara wins a Jan McLean Satine doll from the French Floozie collection.
to use and there are some beautiful Jan McLean images to send through to your family and friends. It is a great last minute way to wish someone a Happy birthday, a get well greeting or simply drop them a quick hello. If you have any trouble sending them though don’t hesitate to contact us @ 