New home for plaque 

New home for plaque 

A plaque that once carried the hopes of people who threw coins into a wishing well in Cambridge has been restored and given a new home. The plaque, which carries the engraved message ‘A coin…

A green fingered bandsman 

Retired academic and bandsman Chris Hendy has been recognised for his lengthy involvement with the Brass Band Association of New Zealand (BBANZ). A ceremony held as part of the May 25 Cambridge Brass Band annual…

Cambridge High signs Herbert 

Former All Whites coach Ricki Herbert is teaming up with Cambridge High as the school sees a boom in the sport’s popularity. The Ricki Herbert Football Academy has formed a partnership to help the school…

Champs again – St Peters takes title 

St Peters has retained the Waikato Secondary Schools Golf Team Championship title A dozen St Peter’s golfers competed in the annual intercollegiate teams championship at the Hamilton Golf Club. The team format involved four players…

Mobile clinics for Cambridge 

Confusion over children’s immunisation status has prompted Waikato District Health Board to hold mobile clinics in Cambridge. Parents of 3-5 year olds are being urged to check their child’s status. Most when they are told…

Dealing with a ‘hidden’ need 

‘Here to help u’ has been welcomed by those among the first to use it in Cambridge. Community connector with Cambridge Community House (CCH), Francis Radloff, said CCH had jumped at the opportunity to work…

Another title for Belfield 

Waipā 21-year-old Leah Belfield has collected her second United States sprint title in as many months. She added the NCAA Division 2 outdoor title to the indoor title she won in March, and in the…

Masons lend a hand

Masons have given a $7000 helping hand to the Rural Support Trust. Lodge Copernicus, which meets in Cambridge, initiated the fundraising and gained additional funds from Lodge Waikato and the Freemasons Charity Fund. A number…

Speed dates, barbecues a winner

The Waipā council communications’ team took out the major prize at the public relations annual award last week for its entry encouraging residents to get involved in the council’s Long Term Plan. Charlotte FitzPatrick, Regan…

Alapcas pay a visit 

Residents at Cambridge Resthaven enjoyed a visit by some unusual guests recently when four fluffy alpacas, accompanied by their owners Lynda and Bruce Mathews, visited for the morning. The Mathews have a close connection with…