MORRINSVILLE 20 Thames Street, Morrinsville P 07 889 6945 M 021 222 1997 E [email protected] Sales John Hancock MATAMATA P 021 222 1997
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Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Tis the season to be jolly… tra la la la la… Merry Christmas! A Christmas Saga A poem by Doreen Delves, Matamata Writers group 1939/40 1In9 t4h2e/ m43orning as always it will be Christmas Day. Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. Out they come, all the gifts and a woollen siren suit, Snug and warm, firelight flames dancing over my head. An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. I was told Father Christmas will visit good girls, I’m trying to sleep but my heads in a whirl. Dad’s sock lies quite flat, mine was thought quite too small. Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. I look out for someone quite fat but quite tall. Like a ‘cage’, flat metal top and grills on the edge. The very next morning, it’s only just light, A Morrison shelter now sits pride of place, 1O9u4r 0so/c4k1 s are quite bulging, oh what a sight! Whose first in has the warmest part, it’s a race. I pull out a rabbit with his red velvet suit, Poor Santa will wonder what’s going on, An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. Hope he finds us all right in our ‘cage’ oh so strong. We can dance on the top and practise our part. 1T9on4i3g/h4t 4for the first time we make the mince tarts. Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. Sweets for the first time, sherbet suckers so beaut, That we are down on the floor just inside the door. Under the stairs, safe from harm is what’s said. An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. The nights are more quiet, no air raids for a wee. Will he come here tonight, will he know where I am? I woke up just once and got out for a peak. Behind coat’s hanging tall, standing guard true to form. Dad’s still in the war and to Italy has gone, We’re all sleeping together, will he be confused? Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. 1W9e4 t5h/r4ee6 are alone but still stay very strong. Do adults get included, but their things can be used? At Aunt Jennie’s with my cousin, four of us toe to head. The stocking is full of nick knacks, nuts and sweets, It’s dark in the morning lying under the stairs, The Army and Airforce all the men are away, An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. 1So9 4I 1cr/e4e2 p to the socks, mine my sisters and theirs. But Uncle Les is a ‘prisoner of war’ we heard the other day. And then in the corner there’s a panda to boot with I wonder if Santa will be able to make it! An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. There’s Barage Balloons, and the ‘Dog Fights’ are at it, Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. We had our own bomb come bounce through the city No more shelter, wars over, it’s fled. 1So9 4sc4h/o4o5 l broke up early, lucky we had snow, cold but pretty. Santa lucky he stayed safe all the time, Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. The brave man just made it, a Knitting Jenny I felt, Now his reindeer come prancing, all in a line. In an Anderson shelter with the neighbours we’ve fled. An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. At last Dad’s home, back for our Christmas time, It’s easy for Santa as he travels the snows, A new baby’s coming next year, the whole family’s fine. But for us, can we sort out where everything goes? We don’t know how clever Santa knows what we want, Will he leave lots of stockings, so we take our pick, Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. Next year’s baby a bonus, and we have a new Aunt. Or go to houses as always and quick. We’re tucked up together in our ‘cage’, should say bed. With stocking stuffed full with dear Santa’s loot, The “all clear” has just sounded, so no need to stay, 3$<0(17Santa now, very well knows the score, An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. +2/,'$< 123$<0(176817,/$35,/ 12:7+$7Ŷ660$57 4$6+4$,67 4$6+4$, 063)520 25& ų 728&+6&5((1 _ 6$7(//,7( 1$9,*$7,21 :,7+ 75$)),& $/(57 _ ,17(//,*(17 $5281' 9,(: 021,725_029,1*2%-(&7'(7(&7,21_32:(5)2/' +($7(''2250,55256_35,9$&<*/$66 QLVVDQFRQ] )LQDQFHRɠHUDYDLODEOHWRDSSURYHGDSSOLFDQWVRI1LVVDQ)LQDQFLDO6HUYLFHVRQO\DQGH[FOXGHVDOOOHDVHDQGVRPHHHWSXUFKDVHUV$YDLODEOHRQQHZ1LVVDQ689 1DYDUDYHKLFOHVRQO\3$)L[HG,QWHUHVW,QWHUHVWLVFKDUJHGIURPWKHFRPPHQFHPHQWRIWKH ORDQ0D[LPXPWHUPPRQWKV1RGHSRVLWUHTXLUHGHVWDEOLVKPHQWIHH3365IHHDQGPRQWKO\DFFRXQWNHHSLQJIHHDSSO\7HUPVDQGFRQGLWLRQVDSSO\2ɠHUYDOLGIURP1RYHPEHUWRVW'HFHPEHU8QLWVPXVWEHUHJLVWHUHGE\VW 'HFHPEHU2ɠHUFDQQRWEHXVHGLQFRQMXQFWLRQZLWKDQ\RWKHURɠHU1LVVDQ1HZ=HDODQGUHVHUYHVWKHULJKWWRYDU\ZLWKGUDZRUH[WHQGWKLVRɠHU Brian Tunnicliffe Nissan MORRINSVILLE 20 Thames Street, Morrinsville P 07 889 6945 M 021 222 1997 E [email protected] Sales John Hancock MATAMATA P 021 222 1997 wwwW.atiukanto’ns miocst laiwfarfedend Nisissaan Dnea.lerco.nz Sales | Parts | Service Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 22 SCENE 17 DECEMBER, 2019 Celebrating the year that was! Right: Hinuera bowler, Debbie White, is pic - tured after being named New Zealand Na - tional Women’s Singles Champion in January. Following the jubilation of her national win, Debbie was only too happy to help out in the kitchen at a tournament at her home club the following day – life in the fast lane huh! Far right: Linda Lee, Laura Fisher, Vicky Mor - rissey and Alex Jones represented Matamata as ‘The fat bottomed girls’ at the Oxfam Trail - walker event. Below: Jamie Clarey and Amanda Rowe are two young locals who like to make a difference and, through their commitment to Matamata Volunteer Fire Brigade, they really stepped up! The pair took part in the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge raising money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer (LBC) New Zealand. Below right: Matamata Rotary immediate past President David Gasquoine was delighted to present Chief Fire Officer Kevin (Tank) Curtis a Paul Harris Fellow award in February. The team at Matamata Glass & Joinery We will be closed from December 21st and would like to wish re-opening on Thursday 16th January 2020 you all a merry but will be available for glass and window breakages Christmas and a saf e, or windscreen repair or replacement. happy New Y ear. GGLLAAZZIERSS •• JJOOIINNEERRSS • •K KITICTHCEHNE MN AMNAUNFAUCF TAUCRTEURRS ERS AUTO GLASS • TIMBER MACHINING & MOULDINGS AUT O GLASS • TIMBER MACHINING & MOULDINGS 20 Waharoa West Road, Matamata Ph 07 888 7338 Fax 07 888 4900 The Begovich team 2019 has been a busy year and we’d like to thank all our clients, sub-contractors and suppliers for their support and wish everyone a very continued commitment to excellence. merry Christmas Remember, if you’re thinking of building next year, we’re and a prosperous, happy to help! Book a consultation and see how we can help successful New Year. build your dreams. Call Hayden at Begovich Builders for “no hassle” builds Phone 07 888 4841 Mobile 021 905 682 Email [email protected] www.begovichbuilders.co.nz 23 SCENE 17 DECEMBER, 2019 The team at Celebrating the year that was! Matamata Timber & Hardware wishes you all a jolly Christmas and a safe New Year! Thank you to everyone for your loyal support throughout 2019 Much appreciated… from Milton, Shelley, Murray, Reece, Tim, Sean, Nugget and Ant Above: Matamata Racing Club celebrated the 50th running of the J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders Stakes. Pictured are the late Joe and Sadie Swap. Above right: Co-Patron John Settle, Matamata Men’s Combined Clubs president Bruce Mile and co-Patron Murray Matamata Timber & Davis are pictured with CEO of Bowls New Zealand, Mark Cameron at the prize giving of the final annual tournament Hardware Ltd that began 57 years ago. Rewa Street, Matamata Right: Matamata Racing Club celebrated 100 years! Board Chairman Dennis Ryan is pictured with NZ Thoroughbred 07 888 8145 Racing Chairman Dr Alan Jackson and Matamata Racing [email protected] Club Patron, Lindsay Tisch. Below right: Pictured with Matamata Combined Colts administrator, Bruce Magan, United Matamata Sports and Hinuera Rugby & Sports representatives Alex Bradley and Craig Bigham celebrated a new era in under 21 rugby with a combined team. Merry Christmas Matamata and thanks for your support during 2019! We are closing Friday 20th December and re-opening Monday 6th January but we’re not about to leave you caught short! We’ll still be available for callouts or breakdowns over the Christmas/New Year period. Whether its domestic, commercial or rural, you have my commitment to consistency and continuity with personal service and consultation. Phone 07 888 7264 or 027 240 8415 Email [email protected] Mark and the team wish you all a safe and Greenwell Happy Christmas, and would like to take this opportunity to thank our valued customers KEN WISHES YOU Bricklayers Ltd and suppliers for their support throughout the year. We’ve been proud to be involved ALL A VERY HAPPY with all your building, renovating or Natural Stonework landscaping designs, and look forward AND SAFE MERRY MARK GREENWELL Designer Schist P 07 888 7128 Brickwork to discussing prospective plans and CHRISTMAS M 027 493 5472 Paving ideas for the New Year. Best wishes E [email protected] Tiling for a safe and happy holiday season Block-laying and a prosperous 2020.