Coming up roses

Organisers of the Te Awamutu Rose Society’s 60th anniversary spring rose show hope a new generation of enthusiasts will grow from this year’s 339 exhibitors. The November 1-3 show at the Te Awamutu Rugby Sports…

A group of Rotarians from District 9930 – which incorporates the heart of the North Island – travelled by train to Auckland to mark World Polio Day on October 24. Dressed in red ‘End Polio…

Gerry Wake admitted to being slightly overwhelmed at the start of his 100th birthday celebrations. His October 25 centennial started with a small gathering in the billiard room at Te Awa Lifecare, Gerry’s home for…

The benefits of advanced genetic research in identifying disease pathways and developing treatments was outlined at a recent talk in Cambridge. New Zealand geneticist Professor Russell Snell’s talk to Cambridge U3A focused on trials being…

Discussions on mapping a way forward for Waipā’s seniors will dominate a forum organised by Cambridge Grey Power and Waipā district councillors. Cr Roger Gordon, said Grey Power and local councillors want to find the…

It’s time to primp, preen and de-bug those roses – organisers of next month’s 60th annual show put on by the Te Awamutu Rose Society are hoping for a turnout that befits their diamond jubilee….

Dutch-born artist Lea Woutersen’s home studio just outside Cambridge is the epitome of cool. It’s light and airy, crafted by her husband using wood reclaimed from their farming days, and stands not far from their…

Kids In Need’s inaugural colour run fundraiser on Sunday went off so well the charity is already planning the next one. They sold an impressive 800 tickets to what they called the 2024 ‘Colour Cambridge’…

Two additional trustees are being sought to help steer Cambridge’s Taylor Made Community Centre. Trust chairperson Lloyd Buscomb said the two would join him and other volunteer trustees, Bruce Morrison, Jeff Bennett, Andrew McCathie and…

A sombre gathering at Te Awamutu’s Anzac Green last Saturday marked the 107th anniversary of a battle said to represent one of New Zealand’s darkest days in World War One. The battle at the small…