August 5, 2026 – The Valley Profile

An historic image of the quadrants at the Bella Street Pumphouse. Photo: SUPPLIED

Historic quadrant restoration underway

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:August 5, 2026
Post category:News

Restoration work is underway at Thames’ historic Bella Street Pumphouse, to conserve the site’s two 22-ton wrought iron quadrants.The triangle-shaped quadrants are part of the original pump mechanism which kept…

Bruce MacDonald receives his service medal, and a parliamentary certificate of appreciation. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Service recognised at St John awards

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:August 5, 2026
Post category:News

The Thames-Coromandel Order of St John Service Awards were held at St Georges Church on July 18. Sixty-four staff and volunteers were recognised for their service to the organisation, ranging…

From left: Event organisers Brenda Burn, Margaret Ramshaw, Elaine Lally, and Sheryl Dymock put on their floral finery as they prepare for this year’s Daffodil Day Luncheon. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Cheerful daffodils bloom for annual lunch

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:August 5, 2026
Post category:News

Preparation is underway for this year’s Daffodil Day Luncheon in Paeroa. The annual event, to raise funds for the Cancer Society, will take place at Paeroa’s RSA on August 24.…

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