Conference organisers praised

Conference organisers praised

Last weekend’s 2024 Rotary District 9930 Conference in Cambridge has been hailed as a triumph. Comments received by District Governor Bill Robinson and his team praised the conference’s organisation and structure, while international visitors signalled…

Rowing fundraiser for families

Cambridge Community House has benefited to the tune of almost $3000 thanks to a recent rowing fundraiser that also saw a few records tumble. The house team took their places on the rowing machines (ergs)…

Feisst farewelled

Community stalwart Rob Feisst was farewelled at the Cambridge Town Hall this week following his death in Waikato Hospital on May 21 at the age of 79. His death leaves a void among those running…

Bumper turnout for creative fibre

It’s another thumbs up for all at this month’s Cambridge Creative Fibre Exhibition and Fibre Fair held in the Cambridge Town Hall. More than 400 people came through the doors on the only Fibre and…

Rotary rocks the hall

A specially adapted performance of ‘Something Tells Me You’re in for Something Good’ by Cambridge Rotary’s own band, The Bruised Brothers knocked the socks off hundreds of Rotarians gathered in Cambridge last weekend. The social…

Faith and family: Eddie’s North Star

Edward ‘Eddie’ Webb was a rare gem. Not only was he a hugely successful businessman, a talented and competitive singer and outstanding Rotarian, but he was an indefatigable champion for his community, a faith-driven man…

Historian – and a ‘styley’ lady’

One of Cambridge’s most loyal daughters, Joan McCathie, was lauded recently as inspirational, generous and an insatiable local historian. After Joan’s death last month, just weeks after her 83rd birthday, the outpouring of memories penned…

It’s 95 for two…

An engaging set of twins with long established Cambridge roots have celebrated their 95th birthday. Ngaire Bisset and Dawn Brittin’s special day was enjoyed at a party attended by family and friends, many of whom…

More table talk on the bridge

A public meeting last week on the Cambridge Connections and third bridge sent a clear message to residents and Waipā District Council. The gathering of 160 people was characterised by its respectful tone.  Residents were…

Ngaire’s round… it’s 100 up

Cambridge resident Ngaire Fisher celebrated her 100th this week by becoming the first centenarian to ride the Velodrome track. Her record ride happened on Tuesday morning,  after celebrating her birthday on Sunday with a family-filled…