About 50 youngsters from two regional schools spent a morning earlier this month preparing supportive Christmas messages for children living in less fortunate circumstances. The students from Hamilton’s Knighton Normal School, and Korakonui School on…
Destination Cambridge marked 20 years of service to both locals and visitors on November 5 with an evening celebration in the town hall. Close on 100 people gathered to acknowledge the work laid down by…
Few people in Cambridge wouldn’t know Julie Epps … the go-to person for multiple events, the organisational ‘whiz kid’ always sporting a wide, welcoming smile. Julie’s abilities were given broader recognition earlier this month when…
Cambridge paid its respects to the fallen during two days of well-attended commemorative Armistice Day events that were often threatened, but not beaten, by changeable weather. In the 20 years since it started, Armistice in…
Thirty years ago, Cambridge helped fundraise for a big-eyed baby boy called Charlie Raina who was at risk of dying if he didn’t have an urgent liver transplant. Charlie’s family needed over $180,000 to meet…
Cambridge High School students Ashlin Long and Ella Buffery are set to help two charities, thanks to prize money they won in a budgeting competition. The students won $5000 in a competition run by Sorted…
When Alison Hucke’s dad moved into a cottage directly opposite hers last month, the pair became a rare dad-and-daughter duo living at Cambridge Resthaven. Alison has been there three-and-a-half years. Dad Les Winslade, QSM, moved…
Environmental, restoration and educational initiatives across the region have been given almost $420,000 from Waikato Regional Council’s Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF). The council’s Community Restoration Committee approved funds for 20 projects after receiving 30 applications….
An event traditionally held on October 1 proved a major success this week on its later date. The annual Global Walk celebrates the value of older people in the community; their carers, medical staff and…
Cambridge Middle School’s Fabric Technology department has scored its fifth win at the annual HETTANZ Student Fashion Awards. The school has won first and second place in the intermediate division four times over the past…
