One of New Zealand’s most respected sporting sons, Rob Waddell, attributes much of this country’s global sporting success to its ability to collaborate effectively. Speaking at this month’s Cambridge U3A (University of the Third Age)…
The Waikato Rivertones Chorus is preparing to take part in the 75th Sweet Adelines International Convention and Competition in the United States. Waikato Rivertones will join 35 choruses and 44 quartets from around the US…
Cambridge Brass Band member Campbell Smith won the Helen & Reg Frew Cup for a euphonium solo item played at the recent Brass Band Regional Contest in Cambridge. His win was among several scooped up…
A free photography workshop being run on October 28 by Cambridge’s best known lensman Michael Jeans is part of several community collaborations aimed at inspiring shutterbugs to enter the Cambridge Autumn Festival’s annual photo competition….
While last week’s ‘Ride the Raceway’ had nothing to do with racing per se, one of those taking part did himself proud by completing 15 laps of the 1000m Cambridge Raceway course in 30 minutes,…
Proving age is no barrier to having fun, dozens of cycling seniors and their younger supporters enjoyed Tuesday’s ‘Ride the Raceway’ in Cambridge to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons. The event at Cambridge…
John Gibbons: June 26, 1927 – September 25, 2023 The passing of renown Kiwi bandsman John Gibbons, whose funeral was in Te Awamutu last weekend, holds particular poignancy for Cambridge. Among the 50 marches he…
Fifty-nine greyhounds took part in the Cambridge’s Great Global Greyhound Walk late last month, making it the third biggest New Zealand centre doing the international awareness event. The September 24 walk at the Cambridge Raceway…
This year’s Cambridge Half Marathon attracted more than 500 entries across all distances, a number described by organisers, the Cambridge Harriers and Athletic Club, as a great result in a year where the event did…
The half century story of how a small Te Awamutu music group grew to become one of the jewels in Waipā’s crown was celebrated at a concert in the town last Sunday. The ‘50th Celebration…
