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Read more about the article Children enjoy singing workshop
Thames MAD’s school holiday singing workshop participants performed songs from Broadway hit musicals to showcase what they had learned. Photo: SUPPLIED

Children enjoy singing workshop

Fifteen young people, aged 6- to 13-years-old, participated in a singing workshop recently.The 3-day school holiday programme was offered by Thames Music And Drama.“We have a real commitment to foster…

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Read more about the article Covid-19 cancels Christmas parades
The Thames Santa Dash fundraiser will not go ahead this year, along with Thames and Paeroa Santa parades. File Photo: KELLEY TANTAU

Covid-19 cancels Christmas parades

The Thames Business Association is “heartbroken” after having to cancel its annual Santa parade due to Covid-19 uncertainty.It follows in the footsteps of Paeroa’s parade, which has also been called…

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Read more about the article Gin distillery bears fruit
Daniela Suess and Paul Schneider from the Coromandel Distilling Company won the Supreme Award, with Brett Rhind, centre, from sponsor BNZ. Photo: ANITA PITU FOR SNAP CLICK

Gin distillery bears fruit

A few years ago, Daniela Suess and Paul Schneider knew nothing about distilling gin.Now, despite starting their business during the Covid-19 pandemic, they’ve taken their Coromandel Distilling Company micro-distillery in…

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