Another train of thought

Another train of thought

What could be a world-first research project using model trains to help autistic children is primed for launch here thanks to the efforts of Cambridge miniature train enthusiasts. The purpose-built folding Thomas the Tank Engine…

Marie adjusts to a kiwi way of life

Fewer school subjects and the strangeness of school uniforms are just a couple of life variations Rotary exchange student Marie Witzel is adjusting to. The 15-year-old from Graz in Austria arrived in New Zealand in…

White knuckle jumper heads to Florida

One of the country’s top water skiers, Cambridge-based Alex King, left for the United States this week to take part in October’s IWWF World Waterski Championships in Florida. The October 8-15 event will be the…

Proving the value of science

Award-winning scientist and founder of Hill Laboratories, Dr Roger Hill, may have taken on a test too far when trying to convince Cambridge University of the Third Age (U3A) members that analytical chemistry was riveting…

Exchanging differences

Fewer high school subjects and wearing school uniforms are just a couple of life variations our latest Rotary exchange student Marie Witzel is adjusting to. The 15-year-old from Graz in Austria arrived in New Zealand…

Ultra special finish for Chris

After finishing the race of his life in France on Sunday night Cambridge time, Chris Atkinson told his wife Dee that it ranked as the hardest thing he had ever done, and any subsequent trail…

Community hub to refresh

A funding application has been lodged to kickstart a significant refurbishment project at Taylor Made Spaces. The long-term project will take place over three stages, with the first to start in late January – assuming…

New van marks success of collaboration

The success of an ambitious project by Cambridge High School “Ext 4” students to provide Cambridge Resthaven with a new van was celebrated when parties involved in the community project gathered to ‘unveil’ the vehicle….

‘Sustainable’ Bill at the helm

Weeks into his role as Rotary District 9930 Governor, Cambridge’s Bill Robinson is focusing on making next year’s changeover event the first in a new generation of district conferences. He is deep into the planning…

Best of the six ..

Cambridge Bridge Club’s annual Cambridge Sixes tournament  this month was a triumph for the club and great fun for the 204 participating players who made the most of this year’s ‘Sport’ dress-up theme. Thirty-four teams…