Resthome revamp reflects new age

Cambridge Resthaven is on the brink of a new development phase designed to future proof the facility  and ensure it delivers  quality care for the next  few decades. Plans are  advanced for a complete replacement…

Cambridge’s FoodTogether programme is helping an increasing number of families access seasonal fruit and vegetables. Cambridge is one of around 40 community hubs around New Zealand operating under the banner of the national social enterprise,…

After 30 years’ volunteering with the Cambridge Citizens Advice Bureau, Anne Galbraith is casting her eye on other pursuits and is planning to hand in her keys. She’s keen to research her family genealogy, so…

New Zealand’s Minister for Seniors, Tracey Martin, will attend an open meeting organised by Cambridge Grey Power on October 2. Cambridge Grey Power president Val Massey said she decided to open the organisation’s regular monthly…

A two-metre elm planted last month on a grassy rise overlooking Thornton Road’s Cambridge Bowling Club will have a special role to play in the town’s commemoration next March of the Christchurch mosque attacks. The…

David Seymour’s End of Life Choice Bill moved closer to finality last week when proposed amendments on accountability around assisted dying were debated in Parliament. The changes he suggested were voted though 68 to 52…

The Cambridge Care and Craft Group marked its 42nd birthday earlier this month with a special tea for its members. Since starting in 1977, their weekly gatherings have provided a rich source of companionship and…

Wily old fox that he is, Peter Knox succeeded in sniffing out what so many had been trying to keep secret last week. Those involved in organising the September 4 presentation to Peter of a…

Jim Kerr’s impressive collection of toys was installed in Cambridge Library earlier this month. The display of mainly agricultural vehicles and machinery will remain there until after the upcoming school holidays.  Plans are also afoot…

Phil Johnston’s quarter century as a firefighter coincides with what looks like being one of the busiest yet for the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade. Phil recently reached his landmark 25th year with the service and…