St Christopher's Anglican Church held its summer fair on Saturday 4th December.

Amongst the usual array of goods for sale and entertainment on offer was a sponge throw at various Tawa "identities" (well, some more identifiable than others!). Fortunately it was a great day weatherwise, because some of the targets got considerably wetter than others. And it was actually more than just a sponge throw. At least with sponges the victims have a sporting chance - often they miss their intended target. "Water blasters" on the other hand proved to be more effective in hitting their targets!

Proceedings got off to a slow start with earlier candidates not taking too much of a drenching. By the time it was the turn of the Tawa College principal to take the hot seat (so to speak), it was all go! Or maybe it was just that the punters had been waiting for their big opportunity! Another worthy target was the city councillor who followed soon afterwards. All in a good cause, as they say!

1.  Daryl Judd (Youth Pastor, Baptist Church) appearing fairly casual, almost disdainful
     about the sponge being thrown at him.
2.  Malcolm Sparrow (Tawa Community Board chair) endeavouring to stay dry.
3.  Keith Wray (Salvation Army officer) suffering as the sponge strikes.
4.  Young girl learning to operate the water blaster.
5.  Little boy also learning the ropes.
6.  Murray Lucas (Tawa College principal) bracing himself for a water strike.
7.  Throwing the sponge at the principal.

8.  The same lad as in the previous pic - seems to have it in for the principal!
9.  More shooting at the principal.
10.  Still more ...
11.  The last strike.
12.  Ngaire Best (Wellington City Councillor) on the end of a water strike.
13.  Her husband making the most of the opportunity!
14.  Quentin Morgan (New Life Church pastor) enjoying the water.