Participants line up. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Cyclists take to the trails
Around 50 cyclists of all ages geared up for the annual Russell Player Memorial Lions Fun Ride on May 25. The ride was in aid of the Cancer Society’s Lions…
Bruce Nicol, left, and Ivan Petch have retired from veterinary service after 47 and 46 years respectively in the industry. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Community vets ruminate on retirement
As Ivan Petch and Bruce Nicol hung up their stethoscopes after nearly 100 combined years of veterinary practice, the Paeroa business partners sat down to reflect on their careers. Ivan…
It was the talented students who really stole the show. Photos: SUPPLIED
REVIEW: Rockin’ out at the Civic with Thames MAD musical
The Thames Civic Centre was rocking out on May 17, as Thames Music and Drama took the stage for the opening night of its rock musical School of Rock. Set…