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Cambridge newsroom update This week I had the pleasure of catching up with local fire chief Don Gerrand, who is celebrating 50 years in the service this weekend. That’s half a century spent rushing out the door to car crashes, fires and other calamities.

Many dinners have no doubt gone cold as he high-tailed it to the station as the ‘air-raid’ siren wailed across Cambridge, his contribution amounting to many thousands of hours of volunteer service to this town.

It’s a pretty amazing feat, I reckon, and we are lucky in Cambridge that we have a solid group of firefighters who give up their time to help the town. This includes Don’s deputy, Winston Steen, who has clocked up 55 years in the brigade. Outstanding.

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Without wanting to sound like one of those people constantly going on about the olden days, when I was at school enterprise studies hadn’t even been invented and never mind being able to study anything cool like media studies.

Undoubtedly not everything has changed for the better, but subject choice seems to be one area that has improved tremendously. Which can only be a good thing, I reckon.

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Also outstanding are the partners and families of the firefighters, who are often left holding the baby (figuratively and sometimes literally) when that sound wails out.

I think we should all be thankful they are prepared to do what they do, and maybe when you see their upcoming Christmas raffle on the main street you might consider taking a ticket. Just a thought. You can read about Don’s milestone on page 7.

Also in the news this week we have some enterprising kids doing well in the Waikato Young Enterprise Scheme’s annual awards.

I for one am very keen on the fullbody wearable blanket they designed, although having such an item might reduce my chances of ever leaving

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Editor In response to the ratepayers’ $150,000 wasteful donation to a foreign museum.

Most people around the world have had some kind of suffering or bad memories of family members due to the wars, but now is the time, since there are no more wars as such, to stop the glorifying of the killings. We can still remember and feel hurt of what has happened in the past, leave it in the past, it cannot be changed. We are friends with our past enemies, and if we can achieve that, we can stop worshipping the past wars of evil men. We keep having events to bring up the hatred again and again, by glorifying the war, by parading war machinery, dressing up and playing soldiers, teaching the young that it is good and fine to carry guns and kill, and wasting ratepayers’ money on war memorial and museums. What a waste, like the Karapiro war trenches.

There are many local projects that need the ratepayers’ hard-earned money, like cleaning up Lake Te Kō

Utu, but giving it to a foreign war museum is just beyond belief.

I admire Susan O’Regan for not giving her vote for the $150,000 donation. I would like to see the names published of all the other councillors who gave their ‘yes’ vote, that their names be exposed, so that at the next council election, we make sure not to vote for them again.

Lee Werner Editor’s note: Those who voted in favour of the $150,000 donation to the Le Quesnoy war museum were: Cambridge councillors Sue Milner, Liz Stolwyk, Judy Bannon, Maungatautari councillor Elwyn Andree-Wiltens, Te Awamutu councillors Andrew Brown, Marcus Gower and Vern Wilson, Pirongia councillors Clare St Pierre and Bruce Thomas, and Mayor Jim Mylchreest.

Councillor Susan O’Regan abstained from voting.

Absent were Te Awamutu councillor Hazel Barnes, and Deputy Mayor Grahame Webber, who was already in Le Quesnoy ahead of commemorations.

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Regatta on hold for now

By Claire Robson

Rā Maumahara service in Kihikihi A service to recognise Rā Maumahara National Day of Commemoration was held on Sunday, jointly hosted by Ngā Iwi Tōpu o Waipā and the Waipā District Council.

Around 250 people turned out under dark, cloudy skies to commemorate the seminal event, with six wreathes laid by special guests and blessed by Rev Ngira

Simmonds and Archbishop Sir David Moxon.

Rā Maumahara was nationally recognised for the first time last year to mark the New Zealand Land Wars, a series of armed conflicts between the New Zealand government and Māori which claimed an estimated 2,750 lives from 1845 to 1872.

According to the Ministry

of Māori Development, the concept for a national day of commemoration for the New Zealand Land Wars was first discussed in the Waipā District Council Chambers in July 2010.

It was an idea picked up and advanced by other interested parties, with the date of October 28 chosen as it was the date the Declaration of Independence was

signed in 1835. Armed conflict was rife in Waipā during the Land Wars, with local battle sites including Rangiaowhia, Waiari, Paterangi, Hairini and the battle of Ōrākau.

The formal service was held at the Rewi Maniapoto Memorial Reserve in Kihikihi on Sunday.

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Success for DIY Day

By Poppy Wortman Everything went – even the kitchen sink.

All proceeds were donated to The Great DIY Garage Sale Cambridge East Primary School took place on Sunday, and the – totalling almost $11,000. man behind the idea is “abuzz”.

“It worked out to be about 15 “I was absolutely blown or 16 tonne that avoided being away,” Rob May Builders director Jono McCullough said. taken to the tip and clogging “It was insane the response, landfill,” Jono said. “It’s with the massive Cambridge something we hope to do as an community support getting annual event going forward. behind it and seeing the benefits “And we couldn’t have done it of it.” without the incredible help from In partnership with the Waipā Shaw’s Wire Ropes, especially James Peters,” he said. “They District Council and Cambridge contributed their amazing East Primary School, Rob May facilities and went out of their Builders organised the event way to host and do things for us. for the purpose of avoiding DIY It was just magic.” products going into landfill.

Waipā Council Waste Instead, “tradies” donated their Minimisation Assistant Katie excess materials to be sold at a Hine said the 9am kick off saw discount price to the public.

Waipā District Council Waste Minimisation Assistant Katie Hine was ecstatic with the turn out. hundreds of people ready at the gate.

“It was such an awesome day with really positive feedback,

lots of people want to see it happen again,” she said. “So much was sold in such a quick time. It was just buzzing!”

The WaterBoy’s founder, Thomas Nabbs, said the charity is getting bigger by the month, with larger than expected growth over the past six months.

It’s a good problem to have, but it means that November’s scheduled WaterBoy Regatta – a starstudded event that was to have been held in the middle of the month at Lake Karapiro – has been postponed until next year. Thomas said he and co-organiser Nick Rowland from Side by Side Partnerships had agonised about the decision, but in the end a postponement was the right thing to do.

“We no longer have the bandwidth to organise and run this charity fundraising event to the high standards we expect, without ‘dropping balls’ in both this event and our key area of business, giving Kiwis the opportunity to participate in sport.

“The WaterBoy is getting bigger and better every month and the decision to postpone the regatta is one born from necessity, we are a victim of our success,” Thomas said. n Visit www. thewaterboy.org.nz for more information on the charity that aims to break down barriers that stop Kiwis from taking part in sport.

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By Sophie Iremonger A team of St Peter’s entrepreneurs who created their own business product have been named finalists in the Waikato Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Annual Awards. The Get Heated business team of Sophie Brittenden, Juliet Fordyce, Bianca Rayner, Maddy Wilson and Berber De Boer were selected to attend the awards on November 1 after designing and creating a full-body wearable blanket.

Another St Peter’s team dubbed Hurban Oasis – made up of Will Stephens, Alex Thomas, Bodie Mechell, Torbin Stevenson, Isabella Du Plessis and Tom Montgomery – made hydroponic grow kits. They’re also in the running for an award on the night.

The Get Heated team found their wearable blankets to be quite popular among their fellow students, family and friends, with just two left to sell.

The hardest part they said was finding someone to make their initial protype, so Juliet’s grandmother Judy Fordyce created the pattern and first item, which the girls then took to Lina’s Clothing Alterations in Hamilton East to make their stock. They said selling their product was the most exciting part, as well as seeing their customers using them and getting feedback. “Because we’re all invested in it, we all wanted it to do well,” said Juliet. Having been inspired to create a kitchen windowsill version of hydroponic farming, the Hurban Oasis team were relieved to

The two student teams heading to the Waikato Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Annual Awards, pictured with their products. Back row: Will Stephens, Alex Thomas, Bodie Mechell, Bianca Rayner. Front row: Torbin Stevenson, Isabella Du Plessis, Sophie Brittenden and Juliet Fordyce.

see their plant alive and thriving after they accidentally left it in the classroom over the school holidays. Their design features a water pump and nutrient release system that grows plants in water, in their case growing parsley and coriander.

“It was quite hard, it was a lot harder than we thought,” said Alex. “We broke even, we didn’t make as much money as we thought we would… but we did make a small profit.”

The students were amongst 200 high schoolers from around the region who took part in the competition, including four other teams from St Peter’s.

Four other teams from St Peter’s took part in the YES business competition. They included: Kimbi Rowan-Sanders and Calum Henderson as SPK, creating a student speaker series at school.

Simon Parker, Hamish Kelly, Jackson Ellen, Kirsty Browne, Taylor Jakeman with Mates Gates, creating a farm gate latch to stop cows from opening them and escaping.

Hayden Russell, Oak Archvarin, Tom Brittenden, Ciaran O’Dwyer, Taylor Silson with ShoutOut – subscription boxes with snacks and essentials for boarding school students.

Fin Barlow and Matt Rorison with Party Pouches – packs of essential items such as insect repellent and sunblock for festivals and parties.

Letters to the editor Dear Editor, Is Colin Parkinson totally insensitive or playing, “Devil’s advocate” (Letters to the Editor, October 26)? Anzac Day is, as he says, “our servicemen’s day”. “For your tomorrow, we gave our today”, is on the memorial to the dead of Kohima and Imphal, Burma. Men and women of many faiths gave their lives for this generation’s benefit. Many more survived and devoted themselves to tending the sick and wounded working “religiously” with organisations dedicated to the task of making a better world. If Mr Parkinson objects to the principles of our “self -appointed

religious leader”, perhaps he should stay away. His remaining seated and refusing to sing the National Anthem insults the memory of the sacrifices we commemorate. Does Mr Parkinson accept unquestioningly getting paid statutory holidays, be they ‘secular’ or ‘religious’ with penal rates for working on them? Perhaps he would like to donate such income to Red Cross, St John, The Salvation Army, or one of the many other worthy charities and service organisations? No, I forgot they probably have religious connections.

Brian Dunstan

Editor It seems that over the years, successive governments have permitted the education service to deteriorate.

There was a time when teaching was highly regarded, and teachers were treated with respect. Please consider the following comments: • Classroom discipline has altered such that students seem to have more rights than teachers.

• With considerably more unruly students in classrooms, is it time for security officers to be available to deal with student problems?

• Large numbers of students seem to be absent on a regular basis for no apparent reason. Are there still truancy officers, or are they a thing of the past?

• A previous Minister of Education attempted to have minimum class sizes increased to 30 – no doubt to save money on staffing. Fortunately, that attempt came to nothing.

• There needs to be support staff in classrooms to assist teachers to deal with immigrant students with little knowledge of English.

• Rental properties for teachers at a cheap cost used to be available throughout New Zealand. Are there any left?

These days, teaching is a service that few people want to be associated with.

The current Government has a huge task restoring the teaching profession to what it used to be.

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Double golden celebration for fire chief Tomorrow marks a milestone for Cambridge’s chief fire officer Don Gerrand, who will have clocked up a staggering 50 years in the service. Claire Robson caught up with him and his wife Jocelyn for a chat about his half century of volunteer service to Cambridge.

You might say that Don Gerrand had little choice in joining the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade, receiving a telegram at his wedding reception from his father-in-law advising him to report for duty when he got back from his honeymoon. That father-inlaw was then deputy chief fire officer H.L. “Bush” Hooker, who himself chalked up 48 years in the brigade during his lifetime.

With the wedding held on September 28, Don reported for duty on November 3, 1968, as instructed.

Fifty years on, it’s clear that the brigade has been an integral part of Don and Jocelyn Gerrand’s life together.

A panel beater by trade, Don has been running out the door to emergencies in and around Cambridge for so long it’s no doubt hardwired in by now.

He received a Queen’s Service Medal in 2008 for his 40 years of service, the same gong his late father-in-law received in 1970 for his service in the Cambridge Brigade.

He’s seen a lot over the years, including some truly heart-breaking things, but what stands out in his mind is the camaraderie from the other brigade members.

“It’s an old cliché, but it is family.” Don’s wife Jocelyn shares the same view, having been born into the brigade.

“It’s been a breeze with her support,” Don said, “she’s been a massive supporter of the brigade.”

And unsurprisingly, their son Richie has also followed in the family’s footsteps, chalking up 28 years in the brigade himself.

Don and Jocelyn Gerrand have Daughter Steph has her hands full with three cause for a double celebration – 50 boys racing motorbikes, so the brigade is out years for Don in the Cambridge for her, Don laughed.

Volunteer Fire Brigade and their Don has seen three regime changes in the Golden Wedding anniversary.

way the brigade has been run since he signed up in 1968.

Back then, the brigade was controlled by the local council, with input from the insurance industry and the town board.

The New Zealand Fire Service took over in 1975, taking assets out of local hands and standardising the service across New Zealand. Prior to that, some poorer brigades in the country had trouble even supplying uniforms.

“Some people would turn out in jeans and all sorts,” Don said, shaking his head. Fast forward to 2017, and the service changed to Fire and Emergency New Zealand unifying paid and volunteer fire fighters under one agency.

There are fewer fires these days, Don explained, due to smoke alarms, education and better construction of buildings. Plus, the equipment is much better these days, he added.

The brigade is now called out to other community-based jobs, such as medical assistance, so the reduced number of fires is not putting the volunteers out of a job.

Cambridge’s booming population has also been adding to the brigade’s workload, with callouts up from an average of 45 each year when Don started to around 360 a year now, with Don estimating that around 50 of those would be medical events.

So there’s not slowing down for the chief fire officer, who has no plans to hang up his helmet anytime soon.

“At the moment I haven’t even thought about it”, he said, saying that he will know when the time is right to give it up.

In the meantime, Don will carry on his volunteer service to Cambridge just as he has

Don received the callup to the Cambridge brigade at his wedding reception from H.L. “Bush” Hooker, the bride’s father and deputy chief fire officer.

been since November 3, 1968, when he was just back from his honeymoon with the girl next door.

There will be a medal ceremony to mark Don’s 50 years of service at the Cambridge Town Hall on March 23 next year.

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Red Cross needs you, and your car

By Clare Robson The call has for help has gone out to the Cambridge community, with Red Cross drivers desperately needed in town. Red Cross Community Transport Coordinator Jan Nesbit said demand for the service – where volunteers take people with limited mobility to medical appointments in Hamilton – has doubled in the past five years, up to between 80 and 100 calls a month.

“There are a lot of very frail and vulnerable people in Cambridge, and this service is a big benefit to them,” Jan said, adding that even if she could get one more volunteer for a day a week it would be “just spectacular”. Juggling drivers and appointments can be a challenge, Jan said, adding that of the 20 volunteers on the books, only four are available at any time. “As we’ve built up,

we’ve had to double up trips, which is quite stressful,” she said. The volunteer escorts the patient into their appointment and waits in reception before escorting them back to Cambridge, which is particularly good for those with limited mobility who may need extra support.

Of tremendous benefit to the patient, the scheme has also given a sense of satisfaction and contribution

to the volunteer drivers, as well.

“You feel like you’re actually helping someone and that’s a really good return for a couple of hours of what you do,” Jan said, adding that drivers often form solid relationships with their passengers. “It’s really helping the Cambridge community.” n For more information on becoming a Cambridge Red Cross Community Transport driver, please phone Jan Nesbit on 07 823 7645 or 021 0821 2739.

Right: Cambridge Red Cross Community Transport coordinator Jan Nesbit is on the hunt for more drivers to assist the town’s frail and vulnerable residents.

Another primary teachers’ strike looming Barring a last-minute agreement, local primary school teachers and principals look set to strike on Tuesday, November 13, as part of a week of rolling stoppages throughout the country.

Cambridge primary schools and the middle school will join the rest of the North Island in the second day of industrial action this year, following the earlier nationwide strike on August 15. The principals’ lead negotiator from NZEI Te Riu Roa, the teachers’ union, Louise Green, said the unprecedented level of industrial action by primary teachers and principals showed the severity of the crisis in New Zealand’s

schools. “We’re at crisis point for recruiting and retaining teachers in this country. I’ve had principal colleagues in tears with the stress of trying to ensure a teacher in every classroom. Meanwhile the huge workload and lack of resources for children with additional learning needs is driving teachers out of the profession,” she said.

Teachers’ lead negotiator Liam Rutherford said teachers and principals

did not want to inconvenience their students and school communities - or lose a day’s pay.

“However, we all know what is at stake, and the importance of standing our ground on fixing the crisis in teacher recruitment and retention. Our students deserve better, and this Government can do better - their $5.5 billion surplus confirms it,” he said.

Meanwhile, NZEI Te Riu Roa President Lynda Stuart says that while strikes will go ahead “we have agreed to continue to try to seek a resolution.’’

To that end, NZEI Te Riu Roa and the

Ministry of Education are set to begin facilitation next Monday morning, to be facilitated by the Chief of the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), James Crichton.

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New retirement role for Houchen

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By Viv Posselt Stuart Houchen is finally dipping his toe into retirement after a false start unexpectedly put him back behind the desk at Cambridge Funerals.

The call asking if he’d be prepared to provide a fortnight’s cover last month came as Stuart and his wife Trish were winding up their five-week tour of Europe. “On our last week away, I got an email asking if I’d like to come and fill in for two weeks. It wasn’t a problem, so I said yes.”

He found it easy to accept. The sale of Cambridge Funerals to Legacy Funerals on August 1 had gone ahead in part because Stuart liked the philanthropic way the new owners intended to run it, with profits from the business gifted back into local charities. So now, even as it retains the name Cambridge Funerals, Legacy is its parent company.

It was in 2007 that Legacy Funerals director Greg Brownless established the Legacy Trust and gifted his Taurangabased funeral business to the local community. Since then, the Trust has distributed over $2.8 million to local charities, schools and other causes.

Stuart, meanwhile, had been thinking about selling for a while. “I wanted to do it while the business was at a high point,” Stuart said. “We had experienced substantial growth during the year before I sold – well over 25 per cent. Those figures told me the time was right. It was the business ethos of Legacy that appealed to me and made them stand out amongst the other offers.”

“I’m certainly going to miss the people, but I won’t miss being on call 24/7 … and I can sleep in in the mornings. That’s one thing I’m really looking forward to!”

Stu Houchen

As a Legacy Trust ambassador, Stuart Houchen will have a hand in choosing charities set to benefit from the sale of his funeral business.

Legacy has since asked Stuart to be its area Trust ambassador, which means he will have a hand in the twice-yearly selection of local charities earmarked to benefit from the profits.

“As I understand it, this is quite an unusual business arrangement. There’s no doubt Cambridge is going to benefit, not just from high quality funeral care, but also through the gifting of the profits.”

Stuart has forged a close relationship with locals since buying Cambridge Funerals on August 1, 2005 – coincidentally 13 years to the day

before he sold it this year – and the new arrangement sits with him particularly well. Before moving into the field, he spent 22 years in the police. When a friend who had travelled much the same path suggested Stuart consider becoming an undertaker, his response was swift.

“I knew my people skills, combined with my experience in the police, meant I had what was needed, so I applied.

I started with Pellows in Hamilton … they trained me on the job. I enjoyed it from the start, and I’ve never regretted the move. In fact, I wish I had gone into

it earlier.”

Stuart has enjoyed the job’s multifaceted nature, the poignancy and the surprising amount of humour; the contact with clients has brought him immense satisfaction. Some locals have said they wish he’d stay on long enough to look after them when their time comes.

But now, sporting a post-holiday salt and peppery goatee, he’s back planning that retirement, one he hopes will see him able to bring out his tools at home without having to abandon the task half way through.

A WEEKEND OF MILITARY ACTION! Featuring historic military vehicles, famous battle re-enactments, militaria for buy-sell-exchange and much more!

There will be over 20 activities for the kids to do, including archery, shooting Airsoft guns, rowing a Navy cutter, throwing an axe, having faces painted, fighting a battle with paper swords, driving radio-control tanks and having a ride in a wartime JEEP! Entry is $15 for adults each day and $5 for kids 12 and under. (under 5’s free). Gates open at 9:00 and close at 4:00pm, so there is lots of time to enjoy the activities. It’s an action-packed programme.

As its the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended WW1, a key feature will be ARTILLERY! We will have a large range of artillery, including items from the 1880s, WW1 and WW2 on display, with some of them being seen to fire during the day.

Of special significance is that the Sunday 11 of the event, is the 100th anniversary of the exact day the Armistice was signed that ended the First World War. It was signed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

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A light and sound show to commemorate the liberation of Le Quesnoy To mark the liberation of the French town of Le Quesnoy by kiwi troops in the First World War, a light and sound show, telling the story of the German occupation and kiwi liberation will screen on the Cambridge Town Hall.

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TO MARK THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WW1 The military-themed event, Armistice in Cambridge, to be held at Lake Karapiro domain, will this year feature over 100 historic military vehicles, dating back to the First Word War, Second World War and Vietnam.

This will include around 30 artillery pieces including the famous 25-pounder and a Russian T34 tank (both pictured here), trucks, jeeps, armoured personnel carriers and many more.

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in World War Two era jeeps. The vehicles will be joined by two LAVs (Light Armoured Vehicle) currently in service with the NZ Army, which you will be able to explore and climb inside.

The show’s premier this Sunday 4th November, will be preceded by a family event commencing at 5:00pm, featuring: • • • •

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FREE Hot chocolate A treasure hunt for the kids Prizes for the best-dressed French or WW1-themed costume.

• Musical performances from soloist Katie Trigg, followed by French Toast, with their repertoire of authentic French chansons.

• 18 giant photographic panels that tell the story of the battle that liberated the town.

• An Armistice themed art exhibition in the Town Hall

The light and sound show will run each night at 9:00pm (once it gets dark) and run from Sunday 4th November to the 11th.

The best plastic models in the country on show Among the other features at Armistice in Cambridge this year, will be the International Plastic Modellers Society National Champs.

Modellers from around New Zealand will compete for honours as the best in the country. Models cover several categories, including tanks, aircraft from all eras and cars.

Kids can try their hand at modelling by buying and making a model for just $3, normally costing much more than that.

The world-class Lyrica trio perform each day at 1:00pm lakeside.

Their 30-minute concert will entertain with wartime classics, as well as a surprise selection of special musical moments.

The vast range of militaria on display offers uniforms, badges, medals, books and weapons for buy, sell or exchange. You can also bring your family medals along for identification.

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE (EFTPOS available) at $15 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under, with it being free for those 5 and under.

The gates are open from 9:00am to 4:00pm each of the two days.

To see the programme and numerous videos and pictures from past years, go to the Armistice in Cambridge Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ArmisticeinCambridge/

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Couch conversations draw large crowd

Conversation on the Couch at the Cambridge Town Hall on Sunday was a resounding success with wellknown locals Brendan Lindsay, Richard and Olivia Loe, and Micah and Peter Wilkinson sharing their stories and successes to the crowd of around 180 people.

Aimed to establish seed funding for a Leamington community charitable trust, the event proved its worth in raising tens of thousands of dollars thanks to a successful auction made possible by generous donations from local businesses and individuals.

From a framed and signed 2008 All Blacks jersey to a team-signed rugby ball from the abandoned 1981 flour bomb game between the Springboks and Waikato, several big money items made the auction such a success, organised by David Finlay and initiated by event organiser Richard Myers and event MC David Wallace.

George Simon and Nathan Twaddle joined David in interviewing the special guests on stage in front of a packed Town Hall. Brendan spoke passionately about his support for New Zealand sports and business and gave insight into his plans for the future of Cambridge Stud and the journey it has taken him on. In front of his many old team mates from his time at the Leamington Rugby Club, he also went through a few team lists giving an appraisal of their performances.

Olivia, rower and daughter of former All Black Richard Loe, related her experiences in rowing and the determination required to succeed, and her father gave a great perspective on his playing days and his role in supporting his children’s sporting activities.

World champion sailor Micah talked about his passion for the sport from his early days on local lakes to racing on the world stage, and his father Peter, a well-known Cambridge local, talked about the pleasure associated with following the sporting journeys of one’s children through success and failure. n To get involved or help with the establishment of the Leamington community charitable trust, contact Richard Meyers on 0274 885 248.

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Left: Richard Loe, Olivia Loe and MC Nathan Twaddle.

Above: A framed and signed 2008 All Blacks jersey was a big contender in the auction.

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By Viv Posselt There’s a bit of a running joke in the Wright household. When dentist Neil shows signs of ‘losing his marbles’, wife Carole says she knows exactly where to find them – in the magical marble machine that stands proud in their lounge room.

Looking like something from a wizardly movie set, the machine is extraordinary testimony to Neil’s extracurricular talent. Wind up the handle, turn the cogs and the clattering racket is matched by the spectacle of a hundred or so marbles spinning downwards, being pumped upwards, pinging through wind chimes, being scooped up into a wooden front-end loader, swept down spirals and springing off ‘ski-slopes’.

Little wooden men positioned deep in its centre work at their task while at the top sits a quaint little house with ‘spring’ smoke twirling out the chimney.

It’s all quite exhilarating – no matter the age of the spectator!

Neil clearly has an eye for the artistic and loves the entire creative process, from turning the nugget of an idea into churning out quite beautiful wooden items for family and friends. “I just enjoy doing it,” he says quietly, stating the obvious from his workshop.

Carole has her own theory. “Wood doesn’t move, or bite when he drills into it,” she laughed.

The couple run Leamington Dental, with Neil leading the team of dentists and Carole as practice manager. Neil worked for six years in England before returning to New Zealand in 1990; thereafter he practised dentistry in Hamilton before starting Leamington Dental.

There was also a seven-year spell spent in semiretirement on Great Barrier Island. Neil took over and fixed a defunct lathe from his woodworker teaching/ builder brother and started making a range of different items in wood. He had exercised his creativity gene during those years in the UK, primarily in doing DIY stuff in and around their home, but wood, he felt, was “unpredictable and could split”.

Neil has since done a 180 on that and has become adept at making charming pieces for friends and family. There are bowls, tiny oddly-shaped keepsakes, puzzles and pull-along toys, tiny streamlined cars, doll’s houses, forts, rocking horses and dinosaurs, wendy houses and the remarkable interactive marble machines that take his creativity to an altogether new level. The large one in the lounge room – fashioned mainly in kauri – is the second of Neil’s marble machines. He reckons it took him about two years to build, working on and off, all the while fine-tuning the movement of the marbles. He made a smaller one a few years earlier, one that also does eye-popping things that keep the observer glued to each clever mechanism just to see how it works.

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“I was the test dummy for those,” laughed Carole.

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Work on the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway – which will connect the already completed Cambridge and Ngaruawahia sections – is on track to its 2020 completion date as longer summer days assist building teams to reach their target.

In 2020 the entire Waikato Expressway project will be completed, with the final three sections underway now – Hamilton, Longswamp and Huntly.

Pavement construction is currently a big focus at all three sections, with Longswamp well into building the north-bound lanes and Huntly making good progress on pavement over winter, along with bridge building.

As seen recently in Cambridge News, Hamilton has opened its Kay Rd bridge – the tallest in the Hamilton project at 18.8 metres high – enabling the road to open again to the public. Now nearby Horsham Downs Rd has been closed while the road is bridged to go over the expressway.

The longest section of the expressway at 102km, Hamilton still has some earthworks to finalize but pavement work has also been started. It’s a special type of road pavement going down on all three final sections, called Hi-Lab, which utilizes large rocks (65mm and 45mm) with just enough gravel, sand and cement to bind them permanently in place.

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There is likely to be a weekend road closure there from Friday 30 November for bridge beam placement.

Bridge works at Greenhill and Ruakura interchanges continue, and there are just minor finishing works now at the Ruakura Rd rehabilitation and roundabout connection with SH26-Morrinsville Rd. At the Mangaonua Stream bridge near Matangi – the longest on the project – central piers are under construction. Just to the south, excavation has started to make room for the highway to pass under the new Matangi Rd bridge – viewable to those who commute into Hamilton each day from Cambridge.

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Choir to mark Armistice Day Supplied by Alan Milton

The Gladiator Pole was just one of many attractions at the Leamington School Spring Fair and Colour Blast on Saturday. Photo by Michael Jeans.

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All go at Leamington School

By Claire Robson There was colour flying everywhere on Saturday at the Leamington School Colour Blast. Around 200 people got their clothes redecorated at the event, turning their whites to multicolours under a barrage of coloured powder hurled at them from stations along a course.

An initial spray by the fire brigade meant the colourful pigment would stick, as participants made their way around a course. Volunteers from local businesses Elim Early Learning, Wai Plumbing, Cambridge Fitness Centre, Cambridge Automotive, Dolan Farrier Services, Luscious Locks and Dudfield Electrical, were on board at points along the course, flinging the non-toxic powder at participants.

The powdered dye was imported in bulk from Australia for last year’s inaugural Colour Blast at

Lake Karapiro last year, and is biodegradable, made from non-toxic food coloured corn starch and natural food dyes, and approved for use in cosmetics and food. It was a colourful addition to the school’s Spring Fair, and PTA member Zoë Forrest described both events as a “great success and a great day”.

“It was about fundraising for the school, but it was also about having a really fun day out for the community and the kids,” she said. The fair included a dunk the teacher stand (always popular), face painting, cupcake decorating, a chocolate wheel, horizontal bungee, bouncy castles and a raft of other fun activities.

Zoë said the PTA wished to thank the many people who contributed to making the day such a success, with funds raised going towards school initiatives.

To commemorate the ending of WW1 on 11th November 1918, Hamilton Civic Choir will be presenting a concert of music and reflection to mark the occasion.

St Andrew’s is a perfect venue for this event containing as it does several stained-glass windows showing events of WW1and a painting of New Zealand troops scaling the walls of our twin town Le Quesnoy just a week before the Armistice.

It is not widely known that the St Andrews vicar at the time, Rev. Clive Mortimer-Jones, temporarily left his ministry in 1917 to become chaplain to the New Zealand forces on the Western Front. Whilst there, he wrote letters back to the St Andrews parishioners telling of his experiences. His letters were published several years ago and extracts from the letters will be read as part of the concert. A stained-glass window in his memory is beside the altar. n The doors will be open at 2pm for a 2.30 start on Armistice Day, Sunday, November 11. Entry by Koha.

Busy month for Genealogy

By Nancy Cooke, convenor, Cambridge Branch of NZ Society of Genealogists October was a busy month for Cambridge Genealogists.

The branch meeting featured Paul Watkins of the Cambridge Armistice Committee, reminding us of events at the ending of World War 1, and providing information about this year’s Armistice celebrations in Cambridge.

Later in the month a day meeting was held, where two branch members repeated their presentations about “Remarkable Women”. These talks were undertaken to show basic research techniques, and to celebrate 125 years of Women’s Suffrage. The Cambridge suffrage video filmed in 1993 was also shown and was appreciated by all present.

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Cuteness overload at Group Agricultural Day

It was quite a cute sight to see at Memorial Park on Wednesday when students from schools across Cambridge demonstrated their rural rearing skills.

Students brought along a call it to them, also known as “most lamb or kid goat they had been obvious pet”, as well as a leading rearing in recent weeks to show competition and rearing competition it at the combined schools Group where judges asked them questions Agricultural Day. about the care and handling of their They were tasked with doing a pet.

“Call, Follow, Run” event where The top achieving students and students would leave their animal their animals were awarded ribbons with a holder, walk away and then for their fantastic efforts.

Above: Taking part in the team-of-three leading event, from left, Katie Callender with Bubbles, Heidi Rickit with Buttercup and Missy Roberts with Poppy.

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Two-month-old Marmite, first champion in the leading competition, with handler Hannah Gordon.

Students smile for the camera after completing the team-of-three leading event.

Arguably one of the cutest animals at the event was rescue lamb Clover, born September 14, handled by Kendra Rogers.

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Top middle: Ismay siblings Evie with Dandy, Elliot with Fern and Logan with Prince, pictured before their team-of-three leading event donning their construction costumes.

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Motocross rider signs big deal Rachael Archer competing in the Grand National Cross Country in the USA earlier this month.

By Sophie Iremonger A Cambridge student and top motocross rider has signed a deal with high-profile AmPro Yamaha Race Team in the United States to race as the team’s pro women’s rider in America’s Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) – a premier off-road racing series which attracts top riders from around the world.

St Peter’s student Rachael Archer has just touched down from a three-week trip in the States where she got to know her new race team and raced two rounds of the GNCC. She will move there in February to compete in the entire 13-round series next year, with the aim of making the podium and eventually first place.

“They were really hospitable and made me feel at home so I’m really looking forward to next year,” she said of the trip. “It’s pretty awesome, not many people get an opportunity like that, especially at my age.

Having won the New Zealand Motocross Championship title three years in a row, in addition to the 2016 NZ Enduro title, 0-200cc two-stroke 2018 cross country title and third at last year’s Junior Australasian Champs, it’s safe to say Rachael will have a strong standing in the US national series, despite being 6 years younger than her nearest 23-year-old competitor at the recent GNCC rounds.

“They’ve got so much more experience, because

they’ve done it so many more times, but I’ll get there,” she smiled.

At the first round she completed at in South Carolina, where temperatures reached 36 degrees Celsius, she was racing in 5th place but crashed and got stuck in a bog on the last lap, finishing in 7th overall in the women’s pro class.

During the same stop she competed in the Mid East Cross Country Series where she finished 2nd overall amongst 500 riders and won the women’s pro class.

Round two of the GNCC moved to Ohio, where conditions dropped considerably with temperatures reaching 2 degrees. There she raced in second place for a good portion of the two-hour race, but a crash forced her into a 5th place finish.

“I was a little bit disappointed because I thought I might have done better. It’s hard when the tracks are so rough,” said Rachael, explaining that the same worn tracks are often used each year. But thankfully, racing alongside the professionals on her new Yamaha

team, she picked up a few tricks along the way. “You pick stuff up as you ride with other people,” she said.

“I learned endless amounts of stuff, just lots of little things that I need to work on, little things that will make big things come easier.”

Rachael will continue racing in New Zealand cross country events leading up to her departure in February.

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Far left: Rushlee Buchanan in the elimination race of the women’s omnium. Photo - Guy Swarbrick.

Top: The women’s team pursuit on the podium. Photo - Guy Swarbrick.

Left: Rushlee Buchanan leads the New Zealand team pursuit through the qualifying round, where they were third fastest. Photo - Guy Swarbrick.

World Cup bronze for Cambridge track riders Cambridge riders Ellesse Andrews and Rushlee Buchanan claimed bronze in a tight battle against Germany in the women’s team pursuit final at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup over the weekend – the crew’s second medal in as many weeks to highlight day two of the competition in Milton, Canada.

The Kiwi quartet of Ellesse, Rushlee, Kirstie James and Bryony Botha (with Holly Edmondston coming into the lineup for the final after being ill that week) got ahead by 0.1s at the halfway point

with nothing separating the two teams at the 3000m mark. However, the New Zealanders dug deep with a closing 1:03.309 effort to grab third in 4:19.247 with Germany half a second behind.

Great Britain grabbed the gold medal in 4:18.138 from Italy in second.

“Overall we are happy,” said Kirstie James. “We tried some new things here, bringing in a new rider in Ellesse Andrews who did well. In the final we went out to execute the first 2kms on a schedule and race the last 2k.

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over and recovered enough to ride the final. We brought in Ellesse and threw her in the deep end, riding at a pace she had not been before but she handled it pretty well.”

On the final day of the competition Rushlee Buchanan also finished ninth in her first omnium, placing 20th in the scratch race, fifth in the tempo, sixth in elimination and ninth in points.

A squad of 21 members of the Leamington Rugby Sports Club have arrived home safely after a tour of Europe.

The 2018 Euro Tour over September 22 – October 19 was part of a three yearly rugby tour the club embarks on to play against some of the world’s finest rugby nations.

The last one was in 2015, travelling to Great Britain in conjunction with the Rugby World Cup. Before that was Argentina in 2012 and Canada in 2009.

The players and supporters thoroughly enjoyed this year’s “fantastic” tour, starting with a match against Amsterdam Athletic (played 10-a-side at the hosts’ request). Leamington won 55-5 and had a great night at the club, staying for a few days to enjoy the city of Amsterdam before a short

flight to Prague. There they played against Kralupy, a “new team that is very spirited but struggled against the experienced NZ team,” club member Dave Peters explained.

Leamington won 71-0.

Three days later the team travelled to Prelouc where they were greeted with a mayoral reception and lunch.

Some of the players coached the local school kids prior to their game against the local team. “Prelouc offered a tougher game, the scores were close until the final quarter when Leamington pulled away to win 41-17,” said Dave. “We enjoyed great hospitality, singing and partying at the club rooms.”

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Lakeview Archers bring home gold

Lakeview Archers Christine Finnegan, Andrew Syme, Cyrille Leveque, Gerry Newman, Dennis Bryce at the World Field Archery Championships.

Five people from Lakeview Archers in Horahora attended the World Field Archery Championships earlier this month, bringing home three of the New Zealand team’s four gold medals.

Local archers Christine Finnegan (Veteran Women’s Bowhunter Recurve), Dennis Bryce (Veteran Mens Bowhunter Recurve), Gerry Newman (Veteran Mens Bowhunter Compound), Cyrille Leveque (Mens Longbow) and Andrew Syme (Junior

Mens Freestyle Unlimited Compound) competed in the 16-strong Black Arrows team at the event in Potchefstroo, South Africa, with the Kiwi team totalling four gold, two silver and two bronze medals.

Christine Finnegan won her division 500 points clear of

her second-placed competitor and set two new NZ records.

Dennis Bryce won his division 200 points clear of second place.

Gerry put in a real battle for his gold medal with a winning margin of just two points.

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“They were long tiring days,” said Christine, ‘on the last day I walked about 11 kilometres!

“The conditions were very different to New Zealand, not only because it was so hot and

dry, but also because there were live zebras and ostriches wandering around the course too – not something we are used to at home.”

Christine has been nominated for this year’s South Waikato Sports Awards and will be cheered on by the Lakeview Archers at the awards presentations in Tokoroa on November 15.

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The Cycle Classic, previously held in Wairarapa, will take place in and around Cambridge in January.

Photo - Dave Lintott Photography.

Festival and Classic set to be epic

By Sophie Iremonger Planning for the New Zealand Cycling Festival and Cycle Classic in Cambridge is in full swing with new sponsors and official routes announced recently.

The Cycle Classic over January 23 – 27 will see elite international cycling teams race roads in and around the local area, in what is Oceania’s only UCI 2.2 race. The competition’s five stages, which total nearly 700km over five days, will take place around Roto-orangi, Karapiro, Te Awamutu and Maungakawa before the final stage through the Cambridge township.

Throughout the competition, if any rider doesn’t complete their stage within the set amount of time, they’re out of the race all together. “I am hoping the Waikato community get behind our event and come out to watch the stages and support the riders,” said race director Jorge Sandoval, who this year moved the January 2019 event from Wairarapa to Cambridge.

It starts with Stage One in Leamington on January 23, dubbed “Lost lake loop” as it passes through the lost lake of Roto-orangi, heading along Kaipaki Rd, shaving the edges of Ohaupo and Te Awamutu through the old

peatlands and on to the final leg in Roto-o-rangi, totalling 134.1km.

January 24’s Stage Two, “Hydro heat” takes cyclists on a 129km wide loop around Mt Maungatautari from Leamington to Pukeatua, finishing at Lake Karapiro, before Stage Three on January 25 steps things up a notch with “The long road”, a 157km loop starting and finishing in Te Awamutu. The 143.8km Stage Four dubbed “The climb” on January 26 takes riders north of Cambridge towards Morrinsville, with a wide loop around the Whitehall hills, through the Hobbiton Movie Set and on to Karapiro Rd for an epic finish atop Maungakawa hill where an exciting spectator event is planned – including a Good George pop-up pub and a “ride” shuttle to get spectators to the top, enjoying the finish in the picturesque Gudex Memorial Park.

The final Stage Five on January 27, the “Circuit of champions” sees cyclists do eight laps around the St Peter’s ring road and another eight laps around Bruntwood, Discombe,

Locals will have the chance to get up close to the action at January’s NZ Cycle Classic.

Hautapu and Peake Rds, totalling 134km as they finish on Queen St where a grand prizegiving and “Party in the Park” will take place at Victoria Square.

“Each stage of the Cycle Classic tours a different part of our district, giving athletes and spectators the chance to take in some of our unique landscapes and an opportunity for us to share our rich past,” said Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest. “Whether it is a peatbog or New Zealand Land Wars battle site, we want to take the opportunity now to share these significant sites which make-up the story of Waipā.”

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Mixed Fours Champs at Cambridge Central

By Ray Rainsford, Cambridge Central Bowling Club

The NZ Men’s Kayak squad at their training patch in Karapiro, from left, Taris Harker, Max Brown, Ben Duffy, head coach Fred Loyer, Kurtis Imrie, Karl McMurtrie and Ashton Reiser.

Kayakers make themselves at home

In sunny and warm conditions, the Central Bowling Club played their Championship Mixed Drawn Fours last weekend.

The beauty of this tournament is that teams are drawn so bowlers weren’t sure of whom they were going to playing with. The draw was kind to most and the teams drawn were pretty even.

Saturday was qualifying day and with most of the club’s best bowlers available to play it took three rounds to find the final four teams to play off on Sunday.

Sunday was a different matter with a change in conditions after overnight rain making the greens a little heavy in the earlier part of the day.

In the first semi-final Bill Winter’s team, skipped by Graham Drinnan, took care of Bill Dawson’s team in a display of fine bowling to go through to the final.

The second semi-final was quite a different story with Jim Watkinson’s team scraping through to be the other finalist after

Championship winners Jim Watkinson, Doreen Cronin, Marie Buchanan and Ron Greenwood.

beating Scotty Buchanan’s team narrowly by 13 points to 10.

Bring on the final.

Graham Drinnan and his team took an early advantage by scoring four on the first end and continued this form to lead 10 points to six after 10 of the 15 ends.

Not to be denied after their morning tussle, Watkinson rallied his troops and won the next four ends to lead 13 points to 10 after 14 ends.

However, the Drinnan four, fought back

valiantly in the last end but the two points they got wasn’t enough to catch Watkinson’s team.

The game ended 13 points to 12 in favour of team Watkinson.

The winners were Jim Watkinson as Skip, Ron Greenwood as three, Marie Buchanan at two and Doreen Cronin at lead and runners up, Bill Winters team comprised Graham Drinnan as skip, Bill Winter as three, Les Soames at two and Dawn Brittin at lead.

By Sophie Iremonger Cambridge is proving to be the perfect training ground for the NZ Men’s Kayak squad since the team moved here at the start of the year.

The squad of Max Brown, Taris Harker, Kurtis Imrie, Ben Duffy, Karl McMurtrie and Ashton Reiser moved here in January from their training base in Auckland, trading in the hustle and bustle of city life for a more serene environment in Cambridge.

From music teacher and biology student to electrical apprentice and boat mechanic”, their interests and occupations are vast, but they all share the same love – kayaking, and with the support of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship they’re now able to pursue their dreams here in Cambridge.

Formed over the past three years, the NZ men’s kayak squad is now training at the new Canoe Racing NZ high performance facility which opened at Lake Karapiro last year.

They say Cambridge’s small but convenient layout, the massive expanse of the lake, and the excellent support from High Performance Sport New Zealand has made all the difference in their training and quality of life.

“This has been the best training environment that we’ve had, in terms of water quality, people we’re training with, and also the community around us,” said Taris.

Kurtis said their move here had enabled them to focus more on their training goals, with a much easier commute between work and training, “and also the The oldest of the environment kayakers, Max, 23, on the water, is teaching guitar, being next ukulele and piano to high through Cambridge performance East School, and rowers, the loves living in such cyclists, a ‘cool little town’ it’s pretty professional.” as Cambridge. “The The team whole community is plans to attend really supportive,” the Canoe he said. “Compared Sprint World to where we were Cups I and II last year, there’s just if they are able a lot more support to qualify, and systems, and there the subsequent are lots of other world champs athletes around if they’re that we can look successful in up to and see what their events. cool things that For now, they’re doing and they plan on knowing that it’s all executing a achievable.” successful campaign at the next Under 23 World Champs and open world championships, and if all goes well they could get the chance to qualify for the Olympics at the world champs – their ultimate goal. n You can follow the squad’s journey through their Facebook page: NZ Men’s Kayak Team.

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By Sophie Iremonger The Kiwi boys competing in the Mighty 11 test over Labour Weekend have won the TransTasman Trophy back from their Australian counterparts.

Cambridge’s Josh Cavanagh and Joel Runciman competed in the Trans-Tasman event earlier this year in Australia – which pits a team of four 11-year-old Kiwis against an equivalent Australian team, in what is the only teams’ event for BMX racing. The Aussies took home the 40-year-old trophy in June, and when the competition returned for its New Zealand round at the North Island BMX Champs in Pakuranga, the Kiwis beat the Aussie boys 107 to 88.

Josh made the retrial for the New Zealand team in the recent round, and Joel was placed reserve, still training with the team and competing on site in the North Island Champs where he placed 7th Above: Cambridge BMX Club racers Josh Cavanagh and Kellee Cryer. Inset: Josh Cavanagh won the Mighty 11s trophy with the New Zealand team and brought home the in his division final. trophy for best rider on the team.

Racing alongside all those who “Racing with my mates was a highlight because it’s she said, adding that she enjoyed making new friends trialled for Mighty 11s in a separate Mighty Open the only event where you get to race as a team, so it’s and racing against the boys.

Class race, Josh technically finished first, but because really different,” he said, adding that the competition The opposing teams took part in team bonding he crossed the yellow line on the first corner he was was heaps of fun, “apart from the people who activities during both rounds, swapping jerseys at the relegated to 8th. “I was a bit disappointed, but that’s crashed”. end and signing each other’s plates. “As much as it BMX,” said Josh, explaining how he had thought it Another Cambridge BMX Club rider, Kellee Cryer, is a BMX race it’s a cultural experience for these kids was that race alone that would determine who won competed in the Mighty 11s girls’ team which lost to too, making new friends across the ditch,” Josh’s mum the best Kiwi rider. “When I got called up on the the Aussies.

Kellee also finished fourth in her final Shelley said. stage it was a bit of a surprise,” he said, winning the Mighty 11 Open Class race.

“I was really excited to “They all rode amazingly, they have improved so trophy as the Kiwi rider who placed the highest across race the Aussies because I’ve never done that before,” much since they first started. all races.

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• Beautifully landscaped grounds.

• Private North facing location.

Lot 1, 45 Browning Street CAMBRIDGE Contact Shirley or Donna www.powerhouserealty.co.nz CPH10296

1/45 St Kilda Road CAMBRIDGE Contact Margo www.powerhouserealty.co.nz CPH10307

MICHAEL BURNETT 027 596 8983 michael@powerhouserealty.co.nz

MARGO LOMBARDI 021 209 1351 margo@powerhouserealty.co.nz

MARINA DAvIES AREINZ 0274 959 547 marina@powerhouserealty.co.nz

Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

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DRIVE, TOW OR PUSH YOUR OLD VEHICLE TO WAIKATO LDV AND WE WILL GIVE YOU...

$3,500 MINIMUM FOR YOUR TRADE-IN!

LD 90 COUV YOU N D L D OWNRA UST F OM J

LD 10 COUV YOU D N L SG OWN A U T FROM J

LD 80 COUV YOUN D L V OWNRA UST F OM J

$145

$105 $135

D90 STYLE - 7 Seats, 12in Touchscreen Entertainment System.

D90 SAFETY - Autonomous Emergency Braking. Front Collision Warning.

Lane Departure Warning. Blind Spot Monitor.

Reverse Camera. 2.0 Turbo Petrol.

6 Speed Auto 2WD. Engine Start/Stop.

5 STAR ANCAP SAFETY RATING.

G10 CARGO - 2.4L Petrol Manual or V80 CARGO - 2.5L Diesel 6 Spd A/MT or 2.5L 2.0L Petrol Turbo Auto. 1.9L Diesel Auto or 1.9L Diesel 6 Spd Manual. 6.4m3 to 11.6m3 load Diesel. 6 Speed Manual. 5.2m3 load capacity. capacity. 10in Touchscreen Entertainment Dual Side Sliding Doors. Reverse Camera.

System incl Android Auto. Reverse Camera.

Media Centre Touch Screen.

Blind Spot Monitoring. Lane Change Assist.

G10 PASSENGER - 7 or 9 seat models.

Multi Function Steering Wheel.

LOADED WITH INNOVATIVE V80 PASSENGER - 11, 12 or 14 seat models.

SAFETY FEATURES. ALL-NEW FACELIFT MODEL NOW HERE.

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$34,990 (+GST)

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$25,990 (+GST)

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$32,190 (+GST)

LD 60 COUV YOU N D L T OWNRA UST F OM J

$115 *

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T60 DOUBLE CAB - 10in Touchscreen Entertainment System. Lane Departure Warning. Reverse Camera. Huge Range of Accessories. 3,000kg Tow Rating.

2.8 Turbo Diesel. Manual or Automatic. 4WD. SINGLE CAB ALSO AVAILABLE. 5 YEAR WARRANTY. 5 STAR ANCAP SAFETY RATING.

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$28,990 (+GST)

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*Conditions apply. Available through LDV Finance for business customers only. Normal lending criteria, terms and conditions, establishment fee and On Road Costs apply. This LDV Finance offer is available on new 2018 LDV D90, G10, V80 and T60 vehicles until 30th November 2018. Weekly repayment amounts shown in the examples above are based on inclusion of a $3,500 minimum trade-in amount, 9.95% interest annum fixed for the term of the loan, a 3 year loan term, the GST component of the loan being repaid by the borrower in month 3 and a balloon repayment (in the repayment examples shown above, the amount of the balloon repayment will be as follows for each vehicle type: D90 - $16,500, G10 - $12,000, V80 - $14,800, T60 - $14,000). Offer not available in conjunction with other offers.

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WINDSOR NISSAN

92 QUEEN STREET, CAMBRIDGE I 07 827 5009

SPRING ESCAPE SPRING ESCAPE 395

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+GST +ORC

1.9% FINANCE OVER 36 MONTHS

nissan.co.nz

7 FULL-SIZED INTELLIGENT KEY WITH REVERSING CAMERA WITH *OOer is based on a 24 month / 30,000km Fully maintained operating lease. Lease oOer is available to GST registered customers and the lease payments ADULT SEATS PUSHonly BUTTON START PREDICTIVE PATH TECHNOLOGY Pricing indicated for D23WM & D23VM. Finance ooer available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services and excludes all lease and some eet must be registered OctoberLeasePlan 2018 to qualify the special nance ooer.

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only. The 1.9% p.a. xed interest rate is available with zero deposit and 36 month term. $375 establishment fee, $8.05 PPSR fee, and $10 monthly account keeping apply. and conditions apply.

Ooer cannot be used in conjunction with any other ooers and must end 31st October 2018 or while stocks availablefee until 31stTerms December 2018 or while stocks last. last. Nissan reserves the right to vary, withdraw or extend this ooer.

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WORK SMARTER AND HARDER NAVARA RX 4WD AUTO Lease From

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$

+GST PER

FULLY MAINTAINED OPERATING LEASE

*ADR eeciency ratings. OOer is based on a 36 month / 45,000km fully-maintained operating lease. Lease oOer is available to GST registered customers only and the lease payments will be invoiced monthly over 36 months at $429+GST. LeasePlan credit criteria and conditions apply. Other terms and Km’s available on request. OOer available until 31st December 2018 or while stocks last.

nissan.co.nz

GAVIN PAYNE I gavin@windsornissan.co.nz 027 448 0119 ROSS DODDS I ross@windsornissan.co.nz 027 273 4429 WARD MCASEY I ward@windsornissan.co.nz 027 479 8358

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Ends

30 Nov

Get your share of our $20,000 Holden Reward Pot

Purchase an Equinox or Commodore ZB from Ebbett Holden Hamilton before 30 Nov and you’ll receive an envelope containing a random bonus discount between $150 - $2,500 on your purchase!

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204-208 Anglesea Street Hamilton P. 07 838 0949 | ebbettholden.co.nz This promotion commences at 7:00am on Saturday 13th October 2018 and will continue until 30th November 2018 or while stocks last. Promotion applies to new or demonstrator Equinox and Commodore ZB models. For full terms & conditions visit offers.ebbettholden.co.nz/hamilton.

Lease a new

Honda CR-V 2WD Touring from

$92

/week*

CR-V 2WD Touring offers: • • • •

Turbocharged engine - max 140kW power / 240Nm torque Advanced Display Audio with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Reverse & LaneWatch Camera Front and Rear Parking Sensors

Search Honda Lease for more details * Lease based on CR-V 2WD Touring, 36 month operating lease/30,000kms, non-maintained. Available to business customers. Personal lease quotes available at www.honda.co.nz/lease/ or call Bay of Plenty Honda. Subject to Honda Financial Service lending criteria & approval. Excl’s GST. Incl’s ORC.

Waikato Honda 270 Te Rapa Rd, Beerescourt, Hamilton 07 849 0144

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COMPUTERS

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CURTAIN & BLIND CLEANING

EARTHWORKS & CONCRETE

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• All concrete work, • Earthworks driveways, paths, patios • 3 sizes of diggers, bobcat, • Stormwater design, installation roller • Farm work, feed pads, races • House/shed pads, laser • Landscape products, topsoil, levelling bark, river stones • Retaining wall construction • Cartage, tip trucks, metal • Residential fencing supply • Drilling Call Now 029 444 4444 www.monsterearthworks.co.nz FREE QUOTES, NO JOB TOO SMALL

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ELECTRICIAN

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Cambridge Owned & Operated Formerly Devereux Electrical Ltd Nothing else has changed Same Staff and Service Levels

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www.laserelectrical.co.nz cambridge@laserelectrical.co.nz

Phone Mark for a FREE Quote 827 7386 | 027 432 2412

HEALTH

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Opening hours: Monday or Friday 8am-4pm Home Visits Available on Request

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Your complete electrical professionals

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• Low Pressure House washing • Moss and Mould Roof Cleaning

HOUSE WASHING - ROOF TREATMENTS GUTTERS - MOSS REMOVAL 100’S OF SATISFIED CLIENTS www.ewash.co.nz

Melanie Keighley Dip.Reflexology E: mel@cbreflex.co.nz Ph: 027 2500 268 Cambridge Rexflexology

New Homes | Renovations & Alterations Bungalows & Villas | Landscape Building Free Quotes & Consultations

www.washrite.co.nz www.facebook.com/washritenz www.instagram.com/washritenz

• Gutter Cleaning • Driveway and concrete cleaning • Pest and spider spraying

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Diesel Emission Fluid available • BULK – at pump • PACKAGE – 5-1000 litre

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PAINTING AND DECORATING

LANDSCAPING 2014 NZ Tree Climbing Champion

JON BEDFORD PAINTING & DECORATING

QUALIFIED ARBORIST CREW:

• All tree work • Pruning & removals • Chipping & stump grinding • Land & section clearing • Fruit trees

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QUALIFIED GARDENING CREW:

• Scheduled maintenance • Pruning & weeding • Revamp or create new • Mulching & mulch sales • Hedge trimming

QUALIFIED - FULLY INSURED - WAIPA’S FRIENDLY PROFESSIONALS

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+ Water Features + Pergolas + Fencing + Drainage + Stonework + Decking + Retaining Walls + Artificial Grass + Ornate trellising made to order + Joinery + Ponds with water falls + Designer pizza ovens and outside fireplaces + Decorative concrete + Ornamental brickwork + 1 ton digger and operator hire + Ornate rock gardens + Early childhood play areas We take great pride in our workmanship with over 30 years experience and specialise in things that need attention to detail and artistic flare Find us on Facebook – specialistlandscapingandbuilding@yahoo.com

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SITUATIONS VACANT

EXPERTS PLUMBING

SPECIALIST DRAIN UNBLOCKING • Drain camera surveying up to 2m diameter • Drain jetting trucks • Drain camera vans ‘Unblocking drains in Waipa since ages ago’

SITUATIONS VACANT

HAVE YOU SEEN US? Kitchen Assistant Position

Call the Drain Assassins

0800 938 538 • 0274 915 386 21 CARTERS CRES, CAMBRIDGE

SEPTIC TANKS

Servicing The Greater Waikato

Working today for a cleaner tomorrow book today

Septic Tanks, Grease traps, Sump Cleaning, Cow Shed Sumps, All Liquid Wastes, All Tank Maintenance.

0800 11 44 90 www.cstservices.net.nz

TRANSPORT

Jackie has been Andrew’s Supporter, Organiser, PA, Social Secretary, Chauffeur, and general ‘Fixer’ for the past 2 years - and is now moving on to her next big adventure!

But before Jackie leaves, she wants to help Andrew find people who will support him on the next stage of his journey. Experience supporting young people with disabilities or similar and a full driver’s licence are requirements.

If you’d like to know more about the position, please ring Jackie on 0212423423 or contact Andrew’s mum at clare@jsmb.co.nz

The Honda Shop Cambridge is looking for two enterprising people to join their team.

PARTS ASSISTANT This will suit a person who has computer experience and some automotive or mechanical experience.

WORKSHOP ASSISTANT This will suit a person who has a passion for all things mechanical, no experience required.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm | Saturday 9am-12pm.

Your Livestock Carrier for over 60 years!

If this sounds like you please apply by emailing your C.V and covering letter to kaleb@thehondashop.co.nz Deadline: Monday 5th November.

Contact George on

827 8178

If you have dedication and commitment to provide well-balanced nutritious meals and are a flexible and forward-thinking professional, we would like to hear from you.

You will assist our Chef in food preparation and work closely and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve high quality services.

The key skills you will have are: • Highly organised and reliable • Prior experience within a commercial kitchen • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • A positive attitude, a high standard of personal presentation and an ability to learn and adapt quickly • This is a part time position with flexible working hours including weekends.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

If you are looking for a new challenge and be part of a unique and energising culture, please apply today by emailing your C.V and covering letter to: Gavin Furcy, Head Chef woolshed@teawalifecare.nz 1866 Cambridge Road, Cambridge 3434

NEED A CONCRETE PLACER? Our highly experienced, professional and friendly team will do a perfect job of your floors or concrete landscaping including:

Your Authorised Husqvarna Servicing Dealer

We can transport all your livestock requirements.

Cambridge

• DRIVEWAYS AND FOOTPATHS • PATIO, POOL AND BBQ AREAS

OSBORNE’S TRANSPORT (2000) LT D Call George on 07 827 8178

• GARAGE AND HOUSE FLOORS

VIDEO CONVERSIONS

Give us a call about your job

Convert & Preserve Your Precious Memories

AUDIO - cassettes, records, reel to reel tape VIDEO - any format tapes, HDD camera footage FILM - cinefilm 8mm, 9.5mm, 16mm SLIDES & PHOTOS - any size scanning

Graeme & Rosalind Mathews - 021 732635 mdvltd@gmail.com 93 Redoubt Road www.mdvmedia.co.nz Cambridge

SERIVCES

CCITY

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ROOF CLEANING SPECIALISTS 100’S OF SATISFIED CLIENTS

• ROOF TREATMENTS • MOSS & LICHEN REMOVAL • PRE-PAINT ROOF CLEANING • TILE ROOFS • COLOURSTEEL ROOFS • DECRAMASTIC TILE ROOFS PHONE MARK GORDON

827 7386

823 9121

07 823 1141

REGISTERED NURSE OPPORTUNITIES We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our expanding team, with a passion for excellence in Elder Care to join our superior Residential Care Facility.

If you have dedication and commitment to superior residential care and are a flexible and forward-thinking professional, we would like to hear from you. You will work closely with our team to establish a culture of excellence in our premium care environment.

Being a full-time role, the successful applicant will work within our twenty- four hour clinical care team.

Te Awa Lifecare Village is currently being developed in a beautiful rural setting in Cambridge.

If you would like to be part of a unique and energising culture, please apply today.

Please forward your C.V and a covering letter to: Leigh Dorward Clinical Care Manager TE AWA LIFECARE VILLAGE LTD Ph 07 8276103 Mb 027 642 6803 leigh@teawalifecare.nz

Advertise your vacancy Phone 07 827 0005

cambridge@versatile.co.nz 59 Albert Street, Cambridge

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FIRE

Thursday, October 25 • 10.07pm - Investigate large bonfire on Allwill Dr. Friday, October 26 • 3.21am – Well-involved garage fire on Moore St. Saturday, October 27 • 6.23pm - Cardiac arrest.

Monday, October 29 • 12.39pm - Car vs car at the intersection of Lamb St and Roto-o-rangi Rd. • 12.56pm - Ute vs power pole on Lee Martin Rd. Tuesday, October 30 • 8.41am - Assist ambulance.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

FAMILY NOTICES

CAMBRIDGE EAST SCHOOL

BEREAVEMENT JAMES KARL TAMAKI: Passed away 23rd October 2018 in Melbourne Victoria Australia, suddenly at the age of 53 years old. He is the youngest brother of his whangai whanau the Rosses, and the Tamaki whanau he will be sadly missed.

FUNERAL SERVICES

NEW ENTRANT PARENTS MEETINGS

Monday 12th November at 7.00pm or Thursday 15th November at 9.30am Meet in Room 11 Any queries please call 827 7651

Grey Power CAMBRIDGE

Next Meeting Wednesday

7 NOVEMBER

1:30pm Start Cambridge Community Centre 22a Taylor Street

SPEAKER:

Angela McVeigh, Cooney Insurance, Discussing House Insurance.

Family Notices

PLASTERER

• Death Notices • In Memoriam • Acknowledgements Call Janine 07 827 0005 to place your Family Notice or email janine@cambridgenews.nz

GARAGE SALES

DOWNSIZING. Something for everyone.

Saturday 3 November, 8am to noon. 27 Bowen Street.

RETIRED ENERGETIC MARRIED MAN, worked on farms, seeking milking position. I am honest, reliable and dependable, living in Cambridge. Please phone 07 21 00 648.

PLASTERER

Interior Plasterer 21 YEARS

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VOGEL STREET CAMBRIDGE Terms & Conditions:

You should be able to trust the ads you see.

If an ad is wrong, the ASA is here to help put it right.

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TO LET

FINDA HOME NZ

POLICE

22B Duke Street

CAMBRIDGE PROPERTIES FOR RENT

RENTALS AVAILABLE

CAMBRIDGE

2 Bed private unit with single garage ..................................... $380

LEAMINGTON:

3 bed home on easy care section, with carport ..................... $390

COUNTRY:

3 bed sunny home with office, no pets, suitable for a couple $390

LANDLORDS: HELP! HELP! HELP! MS “B” an awesome mature lady on her own requiring one bedroom tidy warm home tucked way up to $340 per week, long term Finda Home NZ Ltd and our team wish to thank our numerous loyal Landlords for giving our Finda Home NZ business the opportunity to look after your Investment properties over the past 10 years! Yes, this January is our 10 year anniversary.

Without the partnership we have with our awesome Landlords we wouldn’t have met so many amazing Tenants. At times we have to make the hard calls, however most of our Tenants return to Finda Home NZ to find a place they can call home. Like us our Tenants appreciate the standard of home our Landlords provide. Our Finda Home NZ success can be accredited to, “The right Tenant in the right home and the at the right rental price”.

Carol, is proud to announce she has achieved “Accredited Property Management” status through REINZ (proving age has no boundaries).

Carol McEldowney

Cambridge TIAKI 4Bed, 2Bath, 1Living 2Gge .......................................................$610 pw SUJUAN 4Bed, 2Bath, 2Living, New ...................................................$625 pw TIAKI 5Bed, 2Bath, 1Living, Pool ........................................................ $670 pw HEHAN 4Bed, 2Bath, 1Living, 2Gge.....................................................$625 pw KINGDON 4Bed, 2Bath, 1Living, 2Gge ................................................ $630 pw KINGDON 4Bed, 2Bath, 2Living, 2Gge ................................................$650 pw HURLEY 2Bed, 1Bath, 1Living, 2Gge ..................................................$420 pw KINGDON 2Bed, 1Bath, 1Living, No Gge............................................. $370 pw KINGDON 2Bed, 1Bath, 1Living, No Gge .............................................$370 pw KING 2Bed, 1Bath, 1Living, CP ........................................................... $365 pw Leamington ARNOLD 3Bed, 1Bath, Off Rd Parking ................................................$420 pw WORDSWORTH 3Bed, 1Bath, 2 WC, 2Gge ......................................... $465 pw ARNOLD 4Bed, 2Bath, 1Living, Office, Gge ........................................$560 pw RURAL 3Bed, 1Bath, RURAL ..............................................................$340 pw Hamilton LITTLER 4Bed, 3Bath, 2Living, 1Gge ..................................................$480 pw NGAHINAPOURI 4Bed, 1Bath, (ON THE MARKET FOR SALE).......................... $420 pw DARLEY 4Bed, 2Bath, (ON THE MARKET FOR SALE) ...................................... $350 pw Matangi - Tamahere TAMAHERE 2Bed, 1Bath, Power incl ..................................................$390 pw MATANGI 3Bed, 1Bath, Living,1Gge....................................................$400 pw Matamata MATAMATA 3Bed, 1Bath, 1Living, 1Gge ............................................$430 pw STANLEY 3Bed, 1Bath, 1Living, 1Gge ................................................$450 pw (Now Rented) WILLIAMSON 2Bed 1-5Bath, 2 Living, 2 CP ...................................... $500 pw WELD 3Bed 1Bath, Gge, CP ...............................................................$480 pw SCOTT 3Bed, 1Bath, 1Living, CP .........................................................$395 pw ALPERS 5Bed, 2Bath, 2Living, New ....................................................$620 pw

ARAPUNI-TIRAU-PUTARURU- ROTORUA - TE AWAMUTU-NGARAWHAIA NEW BUILD COMING UP PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE

REINZ Acredited Property Manager

Director

We need more properties as we are receiving numerous enquiries for these areas

(07) 827 9282 Ph: 029 772 0130

WE COVER THE GREATER WAIPA WAIKATO AREAS Come and have a chat with Sheree, Gaylene, Keira or Ian.

A.R.S Property Management

Prospective Tenants, to assist us in helping you, please complete an online application prior to contacting us.

57B Alpha Street Cambridge – Office 07 823 29 29 PMs: Gaylene 021 041 7044, Keira 021 595 884, Sheree 021 425 450 www.arspropertymanagement.com

www.findahomenz.co.nz

Wednesday, October 24 • Petrol drive off from Mobil Cambridge around 11:39. The driver filled the car with $80 of 91 petrol and drove off making no attempt to pay. Driver was stopped in Hunterville and was summonsed to Marton District Court on November 15.

• Four male occupants of a vehicle parked on Wells Pl were warned for smoking cannabis.

Thursday, October 25 • Fire started in woodshed at rear of property on Moore St. The fire spread to garage and took hold, damaging all property within the garage.

Investigations are continuing.

Friday, October 26 • Clothing stolen a rack outside Sportsworld Cambridge. A witness saw the offender take the items and decamp in a vehicle.

Monday, October 29 • 11am petrol drive-off from Mobil Cambridge.

The male driver filled up with $100 of 91 petrol, speeding off without making any attempt to pay.

Cambridge police attended 9 family harm incidents.

(Accommodation Rental Solutions Ltd)

CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES

BAYLEYS Sunday 362 Pickering Road 71 Baxter Michael Crescen 32 Pengover Avenue 35 Alan Livingston Drive 1/30 Jarrett Terrace 3714 Cambridge Road 19 Williams Street 2/311 Flume Road 15 Beer Road 665 Kairangi Road

Monday, October 22 • Roadside flower stall has been damaged and the money stolen from the honesty box on Hautapu Rd, Tamahere.

CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE cont.

Auction PBN $852,000 $1,269,000 $829,000 Tender Auction Auction $1,100,000 Auction

10.30-11.30am 11.15-11.45am 12.00-12.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.30-2.00pm 2.00-2.30pm 3.00-3.30pm 3.15-4.00pm

14A Twin Willow Close 41 Kelly Road Rural 714-740 Maungatautari Road 115 Rangatira Road 123 Rangatira Road 23 Settlement Road 2/35 Silverwood Lane 7/35 Silverwood Lane 628 Maungatautari Road 98 Hewson Road

PBN PBN PBN PBN $920,000 Deadline Sale Auction Deadline Sale PBN PBN

CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE

FINDA HOME REAL ESTATE

Sunday 26A Burns Street 2/180 Burns Street 24B Princes Street 7A Clare Stree 3D Brock Place 31 Rose Leigh Drive 16 Kaniera Terrace 174 King Street 61B Cowley Drive 49 Alpers Ridge 14 Isobel Hodgson Drive 6 Morton Place 18 Baxter Michael Cres 5A Williams Street 31 Norfolk Drive 22 Kingdon Street 1 Harrison Close 11 Naomi Place 6 Bryce Street 33 Ihimaera Terrace 2 Austen Place 42 Roto-O-Rangi Road

Sunday 49 Hamilton Road 1 Bryce St 1a Bryce St 26 Alpers Ridge

$615,000 $685,000 PBN $465,000 PBN $899,000 $1,185,000 PBN PBN $659,000 $1,089,000 PBN $1,325,000 $685,000 $899,000 $779,000 PBN $829,000 $775,000 $689,000 $789,000 $1,300,000

11.00-11.30am 11.45-12.15pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.15-12.45pm 12.15-12.45pm 12.30-1.00pm 12.45-1.15pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.45pm 1.00-1.45pm 1.15-1.45pm 1.45-2.15pm 1.45-2.15pm 1.45-2.15pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.45pm 2.00-2.45pm 2.30-3.00pm

Tender Deadline Sale Deadline Sale $739,000

LJ HOOKER

2.30-3.00pm 2.45-3.15pm 10.00-10.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.30-12.00pm 11.45-12.15pm 12.00-12.45pm 12.30-1.00pm 12.45-1.30pm 1.30-2.00pm

12.00-12.45pm 1.00-1.45pm 1.00-1.45pm 2.00-2.45pm

HARCOURTS Saturday 8 Kerikori Way Sunday 454 Te Miro Road 16 Hamilton Road 8 Brancaster Place 29 Scotsman Valley Road 8 Kerikori Way 3 Kotare Grove 6a Hall Street 10 Victoria Street 61a St Kilda Street

$849,000 Deadline Sale $1,298,000 $789,000 Deadline Sale $849,000 $1,240,000 $730,000 $799,000 PBN

1.00-1.30pm 11.00-12.00pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.30-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-3.00pm

21 Harbutt Road 1/3116 Ohaupo Road 113 Tennyson Street 3 Carnation Court 33c Kelly Road 164 Fencourt Road 3 Robinson Street 15 Riverside Lane 102 Swayne Road

PBN PBN PBN PBN PBN Deadline Sale $515,000 PBN PBN

10.30-11.00am 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.45-1.15pm 1.30-2.00pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.15-2.45pm 3.00-3.30pm 3.00-3.30pm

Auction $639,000

12:30-1:15pm 1:00-1:40pm

Auction $639,000 $329,000 Negotiation $549,000 Auction

12:30-1:15pm 1:00-1:40pm 1:00-1:45pm 1:30-2:30pm 2:00-2:40pm 3:00-4:00pm

$889,000 $939,000

5:30-6:00pm 6:00-6:30pm

$520,000

1.30-2.00pm

PBN $520,000 PBN

11.00-11.30am 1.30-2.00pm 1.30-2.30pm

LUGTONS Saturday 1-77 Maungakawa Road 149 King Street Sunday 1-77 Maungakawa Road 149 King Street 1263 Arapuni Road 262 Shakespeare Street 81 Wordsworth Street U1194 Queen Street Thursday 8th November 30 Kingdon Street 46 Kingdon Street

POWERHOUSE REALTY Saturday 27 Anzac Street Sunday 139a Burns Street 27 Anzac Street 13 Glenroy Place

RURAL & LIFESTYLE Contact listing agent prior to visiting as Open Homes times can change.

Wednesday 7th November 196 & 200 Aspin Road

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STREET VIEW:

With estimates of hundreds of thousands of tax payer dollars (possibly over a million) going towards Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal tour of NZ, we asked people whether they think it’s worth it.

Tony Beardsley Personally I don’t think it’s worth it, if they want to come to New Zealand, great, but they should pay for it.

Emily Hagan It’s overrated, the royals aren’t that important down here. I don’t think tax dollars should cover it.

Luke Drummond Probably not if the tax payers are covering it, the royal family has enough to go around!

Shirley Haycock Definitely, every bit of it, it’s just wonderful. It puts New Zealand on the map.

Andrew Gibson Yes, I think it’s great, you can’t buy that publicity.

Quick crossword

Across 1. Baby bed (6) 4. Little girl (6) 9. Final letter of Greek alphabet (5) 10. Partially cover (7) 11. Bread eaten with soup (7) 13. Rescue (4) 14. Done without planning (11) 17. Holiday house (4) 18. Civilians trained as soldiers (7) 21. Hone (7) 22. Male duck (5) 24. Dismal (6) 25. Sinew (6)

Julie Osborne Yes, it’s so worth it. It’s important for our kids and everyone to get to see them.

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Down 1. Selection (6) 2. Become older (3) 3. Smallest amount (5) 5. Supervise (7) 6. Athletics event (4,5) 7. Spelling mistake in newspaper (4) 8. Deposit made on a purchase (4,7) 12. Children’s home (9) 15. Useless individual (colloq) (2,5) 16. Large underground chamber (6) 19. Beaver’s home (5) 20. Exploited (4) 23. Sum up (3)

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with Jan Bilton

Christmas Bells Bake Christmas is almost here so it’s time to jingle your bells and fire up the oven. Luckily festive bakes and some desserts are best made well ahead because they mellow over time and become easier to cut. And they taste better!

However, some bakes can be relatively expensive. If you enjoy a light fruit cake then try my six-ingredient special which is free from butter and sugar. It’s a ‘fake’ Christmas cake really as it doesn’t keep as long as a traditional one but it is certainly more economical. And it can, of course, be dressed up with icing, nuts or glacé cherries.

Baking times will vary with different ovens. Fanassisted ovens could take a shorter time. It is wise to cook rich cakes on a low temperature (150-160°C) to prevent the fruit from burning. If you press the cake in the centre and it springs back without leaving a dent, then the cake is cooked. Test also with a thin skewer.

If it comes out clean the cake is cooked. Once it is cool, wrap the cake in a double layer of foil and keep in a cool place.

High-grade flour is recommended for cakes containing a lot of dried fruit as it helps provides support.

Mini Christmas Puddings

MINI CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS INGREDIENTS

• • • • • • • • •

200g plain flour 1 cup each: fresh breadcrumbs, light brown sugar finely grated rind 1 orange 1 medium carrot, shredded 400g mixed dried fruit 200g coconut oil 2 tablespoons black strap molasses 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 200ml stout or lemonade

BAKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Lightly grease 10-12 dariole moulds or small ramekins (no 1 size) and line the bases with baking paper.

2. Preheat the oven to 160°C. 3. Combine the dry ingredients and the wet separately.

Stir the wet into the dry. Mix well.

4. Spoon into the prepared moulds. Place in a large roasting pan. Pour hot water into the pan to halfway up the sides of the moulds. Cover tightly with foil.

5. Carefully lift into the oven and bake for 1 1/4 hours.

Remove the roasting pan from the oven and allow the puds to cool in the water.

6. Remove the puds from their moulds and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze.

7. Reheat in the microwave before serving. Great served with brandy sauce, custard or whipped cream. Makes 10-12.

MINI MINCEMEAT MUFFINS

Great topped with a butter icing and chopped glacé cherries or dusted with icing sugar.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups flour • 1 1/2 teaspoons each: baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 3 tablespoons dark cane sugar • 1 1/4 cups milk • 1/4 cup canola oil • 1 egg • 1 cup fruit mincemeat BAKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease two 12-hole mini muffin pans or line with paper cases.

2. Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Combine the liquid ingredients in another bowl. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix, until just combined. Spoon into the muffin holes or cases to the top.

3. Bake for about 10 minutes or until cooked. These muffins can be frozen.

Makes 24.

Mini Christmas Puddings For more recipes for success from best selling, award-winning cookbook author and syndicated newspaper columnist, Jan Bilton - visit: www.irvineholt.co.nz

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What’s on…

What’s On copy deadline 12pm Mondays, Email sophie@cambridgenews.nz

Saturday 3

Sunday 4

Thursday 8

VISIONARIES CAMBRIDGE MONTHLY MEETING, 12.30pm in the Committee room, Waipa District Council, Wilson St. $2 door charge.

Bring: A plate of finger food to share.

Tea/coffee provided. Speaker: Kelvyn Eglinton, CEO of Momentum Waikato on the new Waikato Regional Theatre.

WAIKATO 100, starting on the Waikato River near Grantham St, Hamilton, from 7am. Racing in human powered watercraft - waka ama, paddleboard, kayak, rowing, surfboat – over 100km, 50km and 25km distances. Spectators free. Entry details at www.waikato100.kiwi.

TASTE OF ASIA FOOD FESTIVAL, 10am - 1pm at Hamilton Mandarin Church, 15 Kowhai St. All ages. Free entry.

LE QUESNOY LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW. Projecting onto the Cambridge Town Hall exterior the story of Le Quesnoy liberated by Kiwi troops on November 4, 1918. Looping every night 9pm to 10pm until Armistice Day, November 11.

CAMBRIDGE GREYHOUND RACING, Cambridge Raceway, Taylor Street, first race 4.30pm.

Friday 9

Sunday 4

Sunday 11

HAMILTON GARDENS SCARECROW FESTIVAL, 11am - 3pm at the Hamilton Gardens kitchen garden.

Fundraiser. Free entry. Create your own scarecrow – all ages welcome to enter.

Entry forms at hamiltongardens.co.nz/ events/. Face painting, chalk drawing, seed planting, Scarecrow trail, vote for the best scarecrow and cash sales of popcorn, sausage sizzle, plants and preserves.

ARMISTICE DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE, 9.55am-11.15am. Free event. Commemorating 100 years since end of World War I. Armistice parade in Victoria St, followed by commemorative service outside Cambridge Town Hall and laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph.

CAMBRIDGE TRASH ‘N’ TREASURE MARKET, Victoria and Duke Sts, 8am1pm. Something for everyone with hundreds of stalls selling a wide range of bric-a-brac, food, plants and more.

REPAIR WORKSHOP, Meraki Workspace, 32 Victoria St, 10am-12pm.

Helping you fix broken household items, or come along with your tools and share your skills. Get curious, solve problems, help others.

Sunday 4

LE QUESNOY LIBERATION DAY at the Cambridge Town Hall, 5pm–9pm.

Photographic display telling story of liberation. Free family event with music, kids’ treasure hunt, prizes for the best-dressed French or WW1 costume. Free hot chocolate, food for sale.

Tuesday 6 60S UP GENERAL MEETING, 12.15pm at the Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Leamington. New members welcome. For information contact Jeanette on (07) 827 3344.

CAMBRIDGE HARNESS RACING, Cambridge Raceway, Taylor Street, first race 5.30pm. Plumbers/Teachers Race Night.

Sunday 11 HAMILTON CIVIC CHOIR ARMISTICE DAY CONCERT, St Andrews Church, Cambridge, 2.30pm. Entry by koha.

Letters from Rev. Clive Mortimer-Jones, the St Andrews vicar who left his ministry to chaplain the NZ forces on the Western Front, will be read as part of the concert. The doors open 2pm.

Thursday 15

CAMBRIDGE GENEALOGY WW1 FILM SCREENING, Cambridge Genealogy sponsoring heritage WW1 film “For King and Country”. Seminar room, Cambridge Health &Community Centre, $4 door charge. Doors open from 7pm for 7.30pm start. Enquiries: Nancy 8277359.

REGULAR EVENTS SPORTS/EXERCISE CLUBS Golf Croquet – every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 1.15pm at Leamington Croquet Club, Scott St. Info: Pam 823 4412.

Karapiro Taotaoroa Indoor Bowling Club – every Monday, 7pm at Karapiro Hall (behind Mobil). Info: Ray 827 8379.

Evening Tennis session – every Monday, 6pm–7.30pm at Cambridge Racquets Club, Thornton Rd. $10 for non-members. Info: Wayne 827 7563.

Cambridge Parents Centre “BuggyFit” – every Monday during school term, 10.30am at The Studio Health and Fitness, 12 Scott St. $10 entry. Social exercise with your bump or children.

Camkada Judo Club – every Monday and Wednesday during school terms at Maclean St. Beginners 6.30pm–7pm, under 14s 7–8pm, over 14s 8–9pm. Info: 823 0961.

Cambridge Badminton Club – every Monday, Juniors 6pm–7pm, Seniors (16+) 7.30pm. Day club every Tuesday, 9.30am–12pm. 50+ session every Thursday, 9.30am–12pm. Seniors (16+) every Friday, 7.30pm. Info: Tina 027 313 8033.

Cambridge Golf Club – every Tuesday at the Cambridge Golf Club, 112 Tirau Rd. Veterans 9am, Junior Academy 4pm. Details: 827 6381.

Tai Chi at the Cossie Club – every Wednesday 6.30pm–7.30pm at 88/94 Burns St, Leamington. Info: Ruth 021 077 8727.

Bowls – every Thursday, 1pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Milicich Pl. Christine 827 0604.

Tai Chi Academy – every Wednesday and Friday, 1pm–2pm at Trinity St Paul’s Church corner Bryce and Queen St. Info: Bob 827 4814.

DANCE CLUBS Old Time and Sequence Dancing – every Monday, 1pm–3.30pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Milicich Pl. Info: May 823 1262.

Waipa Wranglers Line Dancing – every Tuesday at Trinity Parish Church hall, corner Queen and Bryce St. Beginners 12.30– 1.30pm, improvers upwards 1.30–3.30. Info: Marie 823 3428.

Scottish Country Dancing – every Wednesday, 7.30pm at St Andrews Church hall, 85 Hamilton Rd. Info: Merilyn 827 6142.

Cambridge Cruisers Rock n Roll – every Thursday, juniors from 6pm, regular club from 6.45pm to 8.40pm at St Andrews Church hall, 85 Hamilton Rd. Fun, friendship and dance. Info: Colleen 021 160 3725.

MUSIC CLUBS The Mosaic Waikato Modern Choir – rehearsal every Tuesday, 7–9pm at Cambridge Health & Community Centre, 22a Taylor St. Info: 827 6291.

Riverside Ukes – every Wednesday, 7pm at the Cambridge Raceway, Taylor St, in the boardroom at the eastern end of the grandstand by secretary’s office. Info: Sheila 0211637114.

CREATIVE CLUBS Cambridge Care and Craft – every Monday, 9.30am–12.30pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Milicich Pl. $4 entry, includes light lunch. Info: Nicky 823 7445.

Cambridge Society of Arts – every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am – 12pm at The Painting Place, Thornton Rd. A friendly environment for all adults who like to paint.

Cambridge Mah Jong Club – every Tuesday, 7pm–10pm at the Cambridge Central Bowling Club rooms, Alpha St. Info: Dawn 827 4523.

Leamington Art Group – every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am–12pm in the Leamington Band Rotunda, Leamington Domain, Wordsworth St. Enquiries: S Coles 827 4294.

Wednesday Wood Workshop – every Wednesday 9am–4pm at Cambridge Community Menzshed (women welcome too) at Resthaven Centre, 4 Vogel St. Info: Dave 823 9170.

Cambridge Creative Fibre – every first and third Thursday of the month at 9.30am, every second and fourth Thursday at 6.30pm, at the Cambridge Health & Community Centre, 22a Taylor St. Info: Anne 827 3156.

Knitters and Natters – every first and third Thursday of the month, 1.15pm at the Baptist Church lounge, Queen St. Enquiries: Isobel 823 5352.

The Views Craft Room – every Friday, 2pm–4pm at Resthaven Village Centre, 4 Vogel St.

House, 88 Alpha St. Subject: “the Universality of the Rosycross”. Info: 021 656 501.

Cambridge Men’s REBUS Club – every third Wednesday of each month, 9.30am at the Cambridge Bridge Club rooms, Fort St. REBUS = retired business people. Speakers each meeting, plus regular outings. Info: Roger 8279928.

Cambridge Stroke Club – every Thursday, 10am – 12.30pm at Trinity Parish Church hall, corner Queen and Bryce St. Entertainment, speakers, outings, cinema, etc. Info: Heather 827 6390.

Thornton Club – Social night every Thursday and Friday from 5.30pm at 37 Thornton Rd. Food, drink and bowling. Wednesdays quiz night. Weekly bowls Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous Secular Group – every Saturday, 9am–10am at Cambridge Community House, 193 Shakespeare St. If alcohol or drugs are affecting your life, join our support group, we sign nothing, ask nothing, make no demands, promise nothing, join on our own say so.

SOCIAL CLUBS Tree town Toastmasters – every Monday, 7:10pm at council buildings, Wilson St. Learn the art of public speaking and leadership, drinks and supper provided.

60s Up – every first Tuesday of the month, 12.15pm at Raleigh St Christian Centre.

Shared finger food lunch. New members welcome. Info: Jeanette 827 3344.

Rosycross discussion groups – every Tuesday, 7.30pm at 258 Ariki St, Karapiro, and every Thursday, 10.30am at Absolute Coffee

EVENTS Lions’ Shed – every Thursday and Saturday, 9am–12pm, Vogel St. Grab a bargain.

Cambridge Farmers Market – every Saturday, 8am–12pm at Victoria Square.

Miniature Trains – every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month (weather permitting) 10am– 3pm at Leamington Domain, Wordsworth St. Covered-toe shoes required. $2 per ride.

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Racing will get underway for the Waikato 100 on the Waikato River near Grantham St, Hamilton this Saturday from 7am. Paddle-powered watercraft from waka ama to surfboats racing 100km.

Try something different at the Taste of Asia Food Festival this Saturday 10am - 1pm at Hamilton Mandarin Church, 15 Kowhai St. All ages, free entry.

Le Quesnoy Liberation Day is this Sunday at the Cambridge Town Hall, 5pm–9pm. Free family event with music, kids’ treasure hunt, prizes for best-dressed French or WW1 costume. Free hot chocolate, food for sale.

The Le Quesnoy Light and Sound Show starts 9pm this Sunday night projecting story of Kiwi troops liberating Le Quesnoy on Town Hall exterior.

Looping for an hour every night until November 11.

The Hamilton Gardens Scarecrow Festival is 11am - 3pm this Sunday at the Hamilton Gardens kitchen garden, free entry, with face painting, chalk drawing, seed planting, Scarecrow trail, food and plant cash sales.

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The Diprose Miller Fireworks Extravaganza takes place this Saturday at the Morrinsville Recreation Grounds, Avenue Rd, 5.30-10pm. Adult entry $10, under 15 $5, under 5s free. Children’s entertainer, live bands, amusements, fire dancers, stilt walkers, lolly scramble, food stalls, massive bonfire and fireworks display.

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LIDO CINEMA

MovieReview Bohemian Rhapsody...

Centre Place

is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.

Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet.

The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound.

They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career.

Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music.

Queen cements a Email info@tivolicinema.co.nz legacy that continues before Friday 5pm and be in to win to inspire outsiders, a double pass. Subject FREDDY, winner advised Saturday 3 Nov. dreamers and music Tickets must be collected from lovers to this day.

Ph: 838-9010

FRIDAY: 1.00, 5.45, 8.25PM SATURDAY: 12.45, 5.40, 8.20PM SUNDAY: 11.30AM, 4.45, 7.20PM MONDAY: 3.00, 5.40, 8.20PM TUESDAY: 1.00, 5.45, 8.25PM

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FRI: 11.00AM, 5.40PM - SAT: 12.30, 5.20PM SUNDAY: 1.55PM - MONDAY: 11.20AM, 6.00PM TUESDAY: 11.00AM, 5.40PM

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FRI: 11.20AM, 1.15, 6.00, 7.45PM SAT: 11.25AM, 2.40, 5.00, 7.30PM SUN: 11.00AM, 1.35, 4.25, 6.15PM MON: 11.00AM, 1.40, 5.50PM TUE: 11.20AM, 1.15, 6.00, 7.45PM

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AUDIENCE REVIEWS Emma Story: I went last Thursday to see “AMAZING” movie and omg I though It was Freddie mercury in the movie also the guy who plays Brian may actually look like Brian may . Everything was so true about the band in the movie but I was 4 years old when Freddie Mercury but never forgotten and I was brought up by Queen music and also you will by singing every song in the movie by the end . I Stood at the movie Salute because thank you to Brian May , Roger Taylor , John Deacon also amazing Freddie Mercury for CUSTOMER: NEW REGENT THEATRE your amazing music you have brought into my life and REP ID: T359 everyone life . So I’m going to book again for the movie.

Fri, 2 Nov

Sat, 3 Nov

Sun, 4 Nov

Tue, 6 Nov

Bad Times at the El Royale 2 hrs 36 mins

8.00pm

8.20pm

8.00pm

7.15pm

8.00pm

Bohemian Rhapsody (M) 2 hrs 24 mins

1.30pm 8.20pm

1.00pm 8.25pm

1.00pm 5.40pm

2.20pm 8.00pm

1.00pm 5.40pm

Christopher Robin (G) 1 hr 59 mins

3.30pm

4.00pm

11.30am

3.45pm

11.30am

Exhibition on Screen - Cezanne (E) 1 hr 40 mins

4.15pm

Wed, 7 Nov

4.00pm

4.00pm

3.45pm

3.40pm 8.40pm

5.15pm

3.40pm

Kings of Thieves (M) 2 hrs 3 mins

11.00am 5.45pm

1.20pm 6.00pm

11.00am 4.00pm 5.45pm

1.30pm 3.30pm 8.15pm

11.00am 4.00pm 5.45pm

1.05pm 5.45pm

1.45pm 6.15pm

6.00pm

1.45pm 6.15pm

1.30pm 5.50pm

Ladies in Black (PG)

11.35am 6.15pm

2 hrs 4 mins

3.30pm 5.45pm

NT Live Julie (M) 2 hrs 15 mins

11.45am

She Shears (PG) 1 hr 34 mins

8.30pm

Stray (M) 1 hr 58 mins

1.20pm

The Seagull (M) 1 hr 53 mins

11.15am 6.00pm

Yellow is Forbidden (E) 1 hr 52 mins

2.00pm

1.30pm

8.30pm 1.15pm

1.40pm 6.15pm

3.30pm

11.20am

Subject to Change Without Notice.

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Bookings 823 5064 – 32 Lake Street, Cambridge

3.30pm

3.30pm

10.45am 11.00am 10.45am 8.15pm 5.45pm 8.15pm 1.20pm

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Time for another exciting, action, submarine thriller and this is it. HUNT FOR THE RED OCTOBER, Crimson Tide, U-571 and now HUNTER KILLER. Our patrons really like it. “Wow, the film was really fantastic, realistic to the tension that this world resides in, it could happen, may have happened. We both were on the edge of our seats all the way through and considering all was shot within a small area, the thrill was there all the time.

In a way, hard to blink as you would miss so much. I would go and see this movie again, it was that good.” John.

3.50pm 6.00pm

Beautifully filmed and acted by all the performers, this is a knock-out film our patrons are raving about. The creme de la creme and most vibrant of performances by MAGGIE SMITH.

THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE M FRI 10:10, SAT 3:15 & 6:55, SAT 1:15 & 4:55, MON & TUE 5:35

THE ELECTRIFYING STORY OF FREDDIE MERCURY AND QUEEN.

NOV 1-7

1.15pm 8.20pm

Johnny English Strikes Again (PG)

1 hr 43 mins

(PG)

FRIDAY: 10.45AM - SATURDAY: 3.25PM SUN: 2.20PM - MON: 10.40AM - TUE: 10.45AM FRI: 3.55PM - SAT: 10.45AM SHE SHEARS MON: 4.10PM - TUE: 3.55PM FRI: 3.40PM SAT: 10.40AM 4:41:06 p.m.

TIME 29/10/2018 S P I T F I RPROOF E MON: 12.55PM TUE: 3.40PM LAST RUN: 11/01/18 22.8X4 SIZE: NT LIVE: JULIE SUNDAY: 4.00PM - MONDAY: 2.00PM

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John Couzens: Loved this film. Saw it 2xs now and I’m not a Queen Fan but I now appreciate the music much more and was captivated by Rami’s performance as Freddie as well as the supporting cast. The excellent editing & cinematography + skilfull CGI help give this movie a more authentic feel - especially the incredible Live Aid scene. Despite some historical inaccuracies’ overall I enjoyed the movie and by the end of the film felt emotional - sad and elated. Darker things are aptly alluded to and though many of the press are hostile towards this Film...I urge people to make up their own minds and go see it. Days later, it’s still resonating with me!

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THEATRE OF DISTINCTION

CELEBRATE GUY FAWKES HERE – 6 CHOICES Brilliant, what an incredible TRUE story proving the old adage that real life is stranger than fiction.

A roller coaster of emotions.

“Came in laughing and left crying.”

Big staff recommendation to you.

THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS E SECOND PREMIER SESSIONS. SAT 1:05 & 5:30, SUN 11:05 & 3:30

“Delightful, absolutely delightful. You will come out with a smile on your face.”

Mark. “FABULOUS MOVIE.” Allan.

M THU 5:20 & 7:40, FRI 10:00, 5:20 & 7:40, SAT 12:55, 3:55 & 6:45, SUN 10:55, 1:55 & 4:45, MON & TUE 7:05, WED 10:00, 5:20 & 7:40 Can best be described in one word, outstanding. Very stirring, hair-raising yet sad in parts, also engaging.

BORN RACER: THE SCOTT DIXON STORY M THU & FRI 5:40, SAT 2:55, SUN 12:55, WED 5:40

LADIES IN BLACK PG

A modern-day Cold War thriller in which one gutsy American submarine captain has to defy the odds. Exciting actioner.

VENOM M

THU & FRI 7:45, SAT 12:45 & 7:10, SUN 10:45 & 5:10, MON & TUE 7:40, WED 7:45

“A stunning slice of rural life and the gutsy women who share a passion for shearing. They describe it as art and after seeing this beautiful film, so will you.” Hilary Barry

“VG is an understatement!!” Rex. Breathtaking and emotionally deep Oscar worthy.

THU & FRI 5:35, SAT 1:05 & 5:00, SUN 11:05 & 3:00, WED 10:10 & 5:35 THU & FRI 7:50, SAT 4:45, SUN 2:45, WED 7:50

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Locals smash K2 Cycle Classic

By Claire Robson Cambridge cyclists dominated the weekend’s Flight Centre K2 Road Cycle Classic in the Coromandel last weekend, smashing the opposition in the gruelling event that is regarded by many as the toughest one-day cycle challenge in the Southern Hemisphere.

Local rider Michael Torckler won the 192km K2 Elite Men’s section in a record time of 5:00:47, while Xander White took out the 86km K1 event in 2:20:12.

Finishing 10 minutes behind Michael, Spoken Cycles coach Logan Griffin came in second in the elite category, open to professional and semi-professional cyclists who are likely to complete the mountainous 192km course in under five hours 40.

And in the shorter K1 course, Cambridge riders Reuben Thompson and George Jackson joined Xander on the podium with times of 2:20:17 and 2:22:03 respectively.

Xander, who moved from Auckland to Cambridge at the start of this year to further his cycling, has to wait another couple of years until he can tackle the K2, which requires riders to be over 18.

This year was his first in the K1 event, and 16-year-old Xander said the first part of the course was easier than he had thought it

was going to be. “The last 40km was always going to be really hard, so we made it super hard to get rid of everyone else,” he said, explaining that he didn’t want to be part of a large pack vying for the finish line.

With the 425m Kopu-Hikuai Hill towards the end of the course, it is unsurprising that there was a smaller group left to cross the finish line.

Xander said the move to Cambridge this year has helped his cycling “insanely”, crediting the strong cycling community with helping to push him to the next level.

“It’s the best in New Zealand I’d say.”

Organisers said that all up there were around 40 racers from Cambridge competing across five categories last Saturday.

Above: Xander White took out the 86km K1 event in Coromandel last weekend, finishing with a time of 2:20:12.

Photo by Photos4sale Left: Billed as 2,300 metres of screaming descent, this was the 17th year of the K2, which included E-bike categories for the first time.

Right: Cambridge riders made up two thirds of the Elite podium at Saturday’s K2 Road Cycle Classic in the Coromandel. Logan Griffin (left) finished second behind Michael Torckler (right).

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