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The 121st Paeroa & Plains Show C 100 C 0 went off without a hitch at roadM 25 M 0 costs cancel Y 0 Y 0 Kerepēhi Domain on January K 0 K 100 9, with equestrian events, lawn mower racing and charity market great food and Thames-Coromandel Mayor entertainment. ByFont KELLEY :: TANTAUTimes (modified) Sandra Goudie said road closure More photos: xorbitant compliance costs costs were not dictated by council, page 19. Ehave brought to a halt a and were something organisers long-running community event had “to take into account”. that raised money for youth pro- “The decisions they make are grammes in the area. entirely over to them. We do what The Thames Rotary Gold Rush we can to help, but we’re not going Market was set to be held on Jan- to carry the burden of these things uary 9 but according to organis- cost-wise, because it would fall on ers, costs “overwhelmed” them the ratepayers,” she said. and they were forced to cancel. “It is a shame, because these Shutting the main street for one things are always good. If they day would have set the service or- plan ahead, they might be able to ganisation back $7000. fi nd a way to meet those costs, but It’s a cost the district mayor if they don’t, that’s a choice they says is a common problem for have to make.” event organisers - but one they Council roading manager Ed should take into account. Varley said the event organiser, Rotary president Warren Sly not council, was responsible for told The Profi le the market had providing the traffi c management been running along Pollen St for required for the event. close to two decades. While he did not have details of “It was one of the Thames Ro- discussions between the event or- tary Club’s major fundraisers of ganisers and their traffi c manage- the year,” he said. ment team, the costs did seem to However, compliance costs to be in line with reported costs for put on the event this year would similar road closures of Pollen St, exceed the club’s profi ts. given the number of side roads af- “We couldn’t go ahead with fected and the need for signing for making a loss,” he explained. an alternate route. “Basically, we make around He told The Profi le any traffi c $10,000 [from the event] and management must comply with road closures alone this year were the requirements for the Code of going to cost around $7000.” Practice for Temporary Traffi c In the past, the market featured Management, and traffi c manage- cheesemakers, jewellery design- ment plans prepared by the event ers, chocolatiers and dressmak- organiser’s contractor would be ers, as well as street stalls and reviewed and approved by coun- entertainment and drew many cil. visitors to the town. “My personal view is that com- Mr Sly said not running the pliance with road safety measures event put a big hole in Rotary is not something that any organi- Kaiyah Fitzpatrick, 3, from Thames’ fi nancial pocket. sation should scrimp on, and that Kerepēhi has fun on an “Most of that funding goes to- the cost of one fatality as a result amusement ride. wards our youth programmes. We of poor planning or execution of Photo: KELLEY TANTAU sponsor a lot of programmes that a road closure far exceeds the po- support the whole peninsula, and tential cost of any traffi c manage- it could impact on that,” he said. ment,” he said.
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Bmember the blue suit and “I used to lay on the floor of paisley tie he wore in those my grandfather’s room at night early days around the council in front of the fire, and he had chamber. a very strong view of politics, He was only 23 - with black and he used to listen to parlia- hair and sideburns - when ment on the radio,” he said. elected to the Ohinemuri Coun- “He used to say to me, and ty Council in January 1971, and it’s a saying I’ve used many he eagerly heeded advice from times since: the way the twig is the late Sam Didsbury to “sit bent so shall the tree grow.” there, keep your mouth shut, The phrase shaped Mr Mor- and listen”. rison’s thinking, as did his un- Because although he had cle Howard Morrison, who was an interest in local govern- a county chairman and held ment stemming from a fam- various roles in civic leader- ily of political enthusiasts, Mr ship. He was Mr Morrison’s Morrison’s only “major claim idol, he says. to fame” was being appointed With the 1989 local govern- the Hikutaia West School bus ment reform, the Ohinemuri monitor. County Council was abolished Nonetheless, after starting a and Mr Morrison, at age 42, petition for a better water sup- became the first Mayor of the ply for his rural hometown, he Hauraki District Council. He Basil Morrison has a long list of achievements stemming from 50 years in governance. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU was elected unopposed to the stayed in the role for 15 years. of his public life. He considers ernment forum to be held that was the Helen Clark that I county council, the Kaimanawa Keith Laurenson was the the late Hugh Hayward, chair- day, but instead got on the first knew, that some people knew, Water Supply was established, chief executive at the time, and man of Hauraki Plains County flight to Auckland and drove to but the public never knew. and Mr Morrison’s political ca- Mr Morrison says he made a Council, a great mentor, as Waihi, where a sinkhole had “She told them to trust me, reer was set on its course. “life-long friend” in who would well as the late Ken Thomas, formed above old mine shafts, and that she would support “I’ve never signed a petition become the district’s second mayor of Piako County Council swallowing a house and evacu- the council, and that we’d get again,” he jokes. mayor - John Tregidga. and Matamata-Piako District ating families. through it.” The former Hauraki District “I come from a pretty con- Council. It was a “very difficult time,” January 29 marks Mr Mor- Council Mayor this month servative rural farming back- His relationship with former one that saw him being spat at, rison’s milestone 50 years and marks 50 years since his start ground, and I wanted the yin Prime Minister Helen Clark human excrement left inside the most memorable part of his in governance. and the yang as it were. So I also kept him afloat during the his letterbox, and the police journey has been “the lot,” he He’s held various titles, in- looked around the councillors, most trying of times. It’s emo- monitoring his phone lines for says. He continues in his roles cluding President of Local and John owned a bookshop tional for him to hark back to threats. Roll forward to Christ- in governance, currently as the Government New Zealand; re- along Paeroa’s main street, he the phone call he received from mas Eve, and his phone rings Republic of Uganda’s Honor- gional councillor for Environ- was a former borough council- Hauraki District Council chief again. This time it was Helen ary Consul in New Zealand. ment Waikato; and past chair lor, and he was of urban foil.” executive Langley Cavers at Clark on the line. She asked He still carries with him the of the Commonwealth Local For five elections, Mr Tregid- 2.30am in December 2001. if all the dislodged residents advice given by his family and Government Forum. He is also ga was Mr Morrison’s deputy “I heard a voice say: Have could gather for a meeting in colleagues, and says sitting a Companion of the New Zea- mayor, and forming working you heard?” town. there, keeping your mouth land Order of Merit and recipi- relationships, he says, is one Mr Morrison was in Welling- “There was stunned silence. shut and listening is just as im- ent of the 1990 medal for Local of the most important aspects ton for a Central Local Gov- She hugged everybody. This portant as ever. 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By KELLEY TANTAU at the park who required some- thing to heat up their baby’s hen celebrity chef Simon bottle. They’ve also been gen- WGault walked up to the erous to travellers, and have Kiwi Taste food truck at Mi- helped guests with ailments, randa Holiday Park, the first and answered their questions. thing Max Panirau noticed was “That’s just what we do,” his sunburn. Rhonda said. “I didn’t know if I should get The pair “couldn’t believe it” some aloe vera or pat him on when they saw Mr Gault’s re- the back,” he told The Profile view about their blue cod. on Friday. The fish is delivered to the “But I’m glad I didn’t recog- pair from their supplier in the nise him, because that would South Island. The batter is have put the pressure on.” Rhonda’s own recipe. Two days earlier, the New “I might cook all the fish, but Zealand TV chef and restau- it’s got to go past Max,” she rateur took to social media to said. praise Kiwi Taste’s blue cod as “And Max does not have a being “the best in town”. problem with saying to me: The live Facebook video has ‘No, sort that batter out mum’.” since racked up 15,000 views. The pair make an excellent “It’s the best kept secret,” Mr team. Gault told his followers. “It’s “Mum keeps me in check the best blue cod in town, well, too. She’s said to me a couple the whole of the North Island of times: ‘That burger doesn’t really.” look like the picture’,” Max Kiwi Taste was set up by added. mum and son team Rhonda Max makes the salads too, and Max Panirau in Febru- which were also raved about Mother-and-son duo Rhonda and Max Panirau have been given the accolade of having the “best blue cod in town” by ary last year. Their ethos was by Mr Gault. Last week’s menu celebrity chef Simon Gault. Photo: KELLEY TANTAU good food served with a side of included a couscous salad with fish and chips than people may public at the holiday park be- to Max: ‘We’re not ostriches, banter, but their hospitality ex- grated beet, carrot, broccoli realise,” Max said. tween 6pm-7.30pm Tuesdays we don’t stick our head in the tended far beyond dishing up stalks, almonds, currants and There was a secret when it to Sundays, and the pair said sand, we are Kiwis. Let’s get up plates of fish and chips. a home-made orange vinai- came to making the “best blue they were grateful for support and make another go of this’,” They built their food truck grette. They’ve even done a cod in town”, but Rhonda said following the challenging Cov- Rhonda said. by hand and on Friday, it was course with The Chip Group, to a piece of simple advice was to id-19 lockdown. “I’m so proud of my son, be- missing a microwave, as the “upgrade” their skill set. not overcook the fish. “When Covid happened, we cause he’s stuck it out, and he’s pair lent it to a couple staying “There’s a lot more science to The truck is open to the were freaking out, but I said put 110 per cent effort into it.”
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Hikutaia School is hosting possible angles and lumps, and Chad some explaining to do storey stables and outhouses. A Mr Taylor balanced himself over round two of the National 4x4 there’s a bit of mud this year, when human skulls were found chaff cutter, harness, tarpaulins, a revolving globe while younger Trials, held at a farm in Puriri too,” he said. in a well underneath a house oc- tons of oaten and meadow hay performers tumbled and cavort- this weekend. “Everyone goes there for a cupied by him in Auckland in were also consumed in the blaze. ed and Cuzco the clown kept the 1885. Evidently the constable had Mrs Goard, manager’s wife, was spectators simmering with mer- It’s the first time in at least 10 good time, and they’re there once been a medical student and the only person there, the men riment. years Hikutaia School has hosted because they love it. We’ve got they were specimens used by him. being at work on another part of Visitors to Tapu on the Thames the event, Thames Valley 4WD one guy running around 900 Having no room for them in his the farm. She ran to the stables Coast were completely bewitched Club president Aaron Beattie horsepower in a vehicle that only luggage when he was transferred and managed to get a large new saying there were fewer agreeable said, and it could bring in close weighs 800kg,” he said. to Paeroa, he had thrown them wagon to safety. This was the only ways to spend a spare 24 hours down the well. thing saved as there was no water than a ride through to Tapu. Sea to $20,000 for the school’s PTA. There will be about 50 4x4 The possibility of opening up the available to quench the flames. breezes accompanying the trav- “The Thames Valley Club have vehicles competing in seven dif- Piako Swamp for settlement pre- Mr Ehrenfried was on his way to eller gave a buoyancy of feeling been hosting the nationals over ferent classes, and some of the occupied the editor of the Thames the farm at the time of the fire and which baffled description. the last 30-odd years, but we participants were made up of the Advertiser. He envisioned good could see his property blazing as All along the road peach trees haven’t had one for a little while, best in the country, he said. level hard roads formed across he drove along the road. flourished and although a creek bogs, the Piako River bridged and Spontaneous combustion of had been baptised ‘Die Hard’ so it’s good to have it back again. “For a really entertaining, a steam ferry capable of carrying the hay which had been stacked it was beyond belief that peo- “The last time we had it on wow-factor day, you can’t beat coaches and horses forging its way before it was thoroughly dry was ple should expire in such fruit- this property, I’m pretty sure the the 4x4 nationals.” through the water. thought to have caused the confla- ful country. The party visited the school walked away with about The Thames Valley 4WD Club A thriving settlement on the Pi- gration. gullies and creeks before coming $18,000 from the day,” he said. has around 25 members, and ako lands, with a light horse tram- An ‘electric circus’ visited across a very hospitable rangatira. way and a branch of railway con- Thames, its troop of performing At his whare they had tea and The national trials are hosted celebrated its 40th anniversary nected to the Auckland line were animals and extensive parapher- bread which would have made by different clubs all over the in 2020. all part of his utopia. Labour for nalia arriving after an arduous some bakers blush owing to its North Island, and involve a set For information, contact Aar- the endeavour was available in the journey through the Thames Val- excellence. After traversing hills up of numerous hazards (or on Beattie, Ph 027 232 7962. shape of the ‘big boys and girls’ in ley. The pavilion was erected on up and down visiting gold mining challenge courses) that are driv- DETAILS: 4x4 National Trials, Sat- mining families who currently did the reclaimed land near Albert claims and batteries, they left the nothing. Street. Miss Ruby Scarsdale per- happy little hamlet for Grahams- en around by participants in spe- urday, January 23 at Flooks Farm, A fire at Mr L Ehrenfried’s farm formed exceedingly strenuous town having a most enjoyable ride cialised 4x4 vehicles. 8795 Paeroa-Kopu Rd, Puriri. Gates at Puriri destroyed extensive two manoeuvres on the flying trapeze. home. Each vehicle will attempt open 8am, $10pp, $30 per family.
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We are a family and community oriented school with a wonderfully supportive local community. From scones and home-made jam, transport to work with calves on a local farm, baling hay on our school eld to raise funds, or taking photos at school events - the community works with us to o er the best learning opportunities We run sessions for children aged 0-6 years at 5 McMillan Street on possible for all students. Tuesdays and Fridays 9.15am to 11.45am. Our grounds are attractive, with gardens, shade trees and a developing learning and play environment that will soon include a newly built playground. A multi-purpose wheels track is in planning stages. Outdoor learning areas are evolving, with fruit trees and a vegetable plot as well as student designed garden spaces. ese, along Playcentre is run by parents. Our main goal is to learn and grow with bug hotels and water features provide opportunities for exploration, learning, and fun. together with our children and to build meaningful rela onships
As you walk through the grounds you may be met by our friendly hens, or a visiting pet. Our students love with other families in the local community. animals and the environment. We value and nurture this.
We care about our students and we want them to love learning. We are learning coaches who are keen to also We have great resources for our kids and off er lots of fun ac vi es, learn with them. We deliver a well-rounded education in a nurturing, safe, fun and friendly environment where you can fi nd more details on facebook @ngateapc. Don’t hesitate ‘everybody is somebody.’ We work with you and your child to plan and deliver learning that is personalised, meaningful, real, and best meets the individual learning needs. to come for a visit, or get in touch via email [email protected] or phone/text Ka e on 021 923 939 We have an audacious vision that is underpinned by our BEST in Behaviour, Excellence, Strength and Truth. We aim to ‘point kids in the right direction.’ “Whanau tupu ngatahi - families growing together” So, why not join us. Come and visit to nd out more. Enrolment days are 26 and 27 January, with the fi rst day of Term 1 2021 being Tuesday 2 February. Otherwise email us to make an appointment outside these days. www.valleyprofi le.co.nz January 20, 2021, THE ALLEY PROFILE 3 T R AD r s h Paeroa Community Support Trust proud to serve community A variety of he Paeroa Community TSupport Trust (PCST) was programmes founded in 1996 as an outreach of the Paeroa Cooperating Par- on off er ish, and is proud to serve eve- alley ducation and Train- ryone in our community. ing is your local tertiary Our vision is to meet the training provider based in Kōpū, Thames. needs, enrich the lives and en- We run a variety of pro- courage service to the commu- grammes for anyone aged 16 nity of Paeroa in a manner re- years and up. These include fl ecting and consistent with the Level 2 programmes, in retail teachings of Jesus Christ. and customer service, mechani- cal engineering, agriculture We achieve great outcomes and health & wellbeing (sup- through having devoted and port work). We also off er Level trained staff and trustees and 3 programmes in agriculture, collaborating with smaller in- horticulture and health & well- dependent groups. being. ecause our class si es are We also engage with some small, we fi nd our students are 120 volunteers who selfl essly more likely to succeed because off er their time and help with they get plenty of help and at- various programmes. tention. If you’ve been out of PCST survives through the education for a while, or haven’t had much luck with school, then generosity of funders. no matter what age you are, our Through the services we of- re r ess programme fer, we direct clients to the will help you get back into the routine of learning in a support- support they require, answer Community programmes su h as the Paeroa Carehouse are part of the Paeroa Community Support Trust. SUPPLIED queries they have and, where ive and non-judgemental envi- ronment. We also like to ensure appropriate, support them to and learn new skills. new, benefi cial relationships. tive opportunities in a safe all our students are on the path- help themselves. We continually look for op- PCST is continually evolving and caring environment for way to get their driver licenses, Our aim is to ensure all mem- portunities where we can dis- to ensure we are making a posi- children to relax, let out their and have successfully launched bers of our community feel val- cuss needs within the com- tive impact in our community. energy and develop their inde- per cent of our students on ued and supported, have better munity that we may be able to Community programmes pendence. their way this year. Our offi ce reopens on January health outcomes, have oppor- help with through existing pro- such as the Paeroa Carehouse For more information, go to 18, so why not call us on 07 868 tunities to socialise, are helped grammes or investigating new are a part of the PCST. Our enrolmy.com/pcst-communi- 7892 or txt on 027 314 1577 and materially where appropriate, programmes, and by creating purpose is to provide construc- ty-programs. make a time to call in for a chat. C P After School Care & Holiday Program (OSCAR) Breakaway FREE Youth Holiday Program Music and Movement Maximised Cooking Music Tuition New Year = New Career. Seniors Exercise Disco Action Tuning In - Senior music appreciation Kids Can Cook Keen Team (Weigh In group) Learn, then Earn. Friday Night Friend-zy Mahi Putea - Making Money Personal Leaders in Training for Youth Senior Bus Trips Valley Education has a range of programmes starting early Paeroa Children’s Day Day Camp February. Get yourself new skills in agriculture, horticulture, mechanical engineering, customer service, and if you’re short of credits to get your NCEA Level 1, we can help you with C S Hauraki R esource Centre - Information & Advice reading and maths – written communication skills and Paeroa Budgeting & Financial Mentoring Services face-to-face as well. Furniture Bank Paeroa Neighbours Food Bank Supervised Contact Need to start on your driving license pathway? We’ll be able Paeroa Volunteer Drivers to help you with that too from mid-February 2021, learners, Toy Library Community Bus restricted, full, wheels tracks and rollers, and forklift. Thames Valley Alternative Learning
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Junior Explorers & English Medium Our global connections have us linked to Yr 0 -8 Kansai International Academy. This Senior Navigators relationship is based on reciprocation, and Being innovative, inquiring & Dual Language Mediumm when it is safe to travel again, we will make enterprising Yr 0 -8 journeys like this Developing confidence through integrity, generosity of spirit and Rumaki Reo peacefulness Yr 0 -8 Developing & strengthening identity, self-awareness & self- Englglilissh PPathwayathway Dual Language Medium – Ngā Kāhui Whetū worth Promoting curiosity & wonder Strengthen cultural identity through Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga Sustaining a culture of high AmaAm MaMMaoriori Pathwathwhwayay expectations Develop Akonga Tētēkura who strive towards excellence in both Te Ao Māori me Te Ao Hurihuri Promote service & kaitiakitanga Co-construct learning programmes – student advocacy TotalTotall Immemerrsrsioi n PaPPathwaythwayy Whakawhanaungatanga Te Kawenga Connect authentically to the histories of our whenua As a small oastal s hool Tapu uses their billboard to brighten someone s day. P ELLE U Te Reo Kia Tika, Te Reo Kia Rere Tū motuhake rātou i roto anō i o rātou kiri Whakamana ai i a Papatūānuku Piri pūmau ki ngā tikanga ā koro ā kui mā What makes a cool school sign Piri pono ai ki ōna ake wāriu ā hoki ki ngā wāriu o te whānau o Te Kawenga whānui CONTIN ED FROM P 2 bit of a laugh, but to also have an underly- ing message,” Kerri said. “ ometimes the sign can be a bit boring, “We’ve had the sign for quite a long sometimes it can be sarcastically funny … time, but the messages have become more
At Thames South School we offer three learning pathways; English Medium, Dual Medium, and Rumaki Reo. We are commited but because we’re only a little school, it’s frequent in the last 1 months because of to working collaboratively with whānau to help our tamariki work towards realising their unlimited potential for the betterment hard to fi ll it up with notices sometimes, so what’s been happening.” of all. I like to give people a laugh,” Kerri said. The messages rotate every three or four Turou Hawaiki! Tapu School has a roll of only eight chil- weeks, but the billboard has also been used Enrolment Dates: dren, but its position along a main road in by local community groups, she said. a tourist hot-spot made it a perfect location And when it came to making a school Weekdays untiJanuaryl Dec 16th 202025th – come- 26th to our front office come to our front offi ce to voice an important message. sign stand out, communication was the January 25th – 26th 2021 For abour Weekend, the sign read key. www.thamessouth.school.nz Thames South School Facebook Page [email protected] 307 Rolleston Street e r ise se while another “It’s about giving out a message, whether Thames said es the ad ead t r it be about our school, something in our 07 868 6594 A s community, or just something to make “The sign’s focus is to give somebody a someone’s day.” Thames High School Te Kura Tuarua o Te Kauaeranga KEY DATES FOR 2021 Monday 28 Jan 2021 School Offi ce open for new enrolments Monday 1 Feb 2021 Anniversary Day – (School closed) Tuesday 2 Feb 2021 Staff only day – (School closed) Milly’s o ers a natural space and calm Wednesday 3 Feb 2021 Course confi rmation for seniors surroundings for children aged between 2 and 6 years. A ll Year 12 and 13 e inside environment has been designed 1 1:00 am – 1:00 pm with furniture and resources that have been Y ear 11 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm carefully chosen to represent a home. (course clashes and subject changes only) e outdoor environment o ers a creative, Thursday 4 Feb 2021 Kāhui Ako Connection Day Staff only - natural and sustainable space where children engage in real life experiences that foster the (School closed) uniqueness of our community. Friday 5 Feb 2021 Powhiri for Year 9 and new taiohi / With a large outdoor s tudents and staff members. space, a beautiful indoor O rientation for Year 9 - (Only Year 9 & space that is just like a 13 students at school) home, quality child to Monday 8 Feb 2021 Waitangi Day (obs) – School closed teacher ratio, all teachers Tuesday 9 Feb 2021 School starts at 8:45 am with quali ed, our kindergarten is unique. Special Rōpu and Whānau Class Check out our Facebook Tēnā Koutou Katoa page @millys.educare and If you have any queries please contact the school offi ce website www.millys.org.nz 07 868 8688 or email offi [email protected] to be inspired. Mauriora Matua Michael Hart To express your interest in a space for your child, Tumuaki / Principal please contact Amelia at offi [email protected] offi [email protected] Facebook – Thames High School Events and Celebrations 437 Hauraki Road, Turua : 027 246 4056 www.valleyprofi le.co.nz January 20, 2021, THE ALLEY PROFILE 5 T R AD r s h New van for Pārāwai School rants from the ion Foun- more often. lanning is well dation and rassroots, underway for these education as well as school fundraising outside the classroom opportu- events like the Skip-a-thon and nities for students from ear 0 the Ambrose olf Day, means to ear in 0 1. Pārāwai School has been able It will also allow ease of trans- to purchase a new 1 -seater port to a variety of sporting and van for use to support their cur- cultural events students par- riculum programmes. ticipate in regularly, for exam- With the Kauaeranga alley ple, cluster and Thames alley on their doorstep, the learning sports events, and events fur- opportunities are immense, ther afi eld, such as the E-Pro 8 and the new van will mean stu- Technology Challenge district dents can access this learning and regional events.
A magical space of childhood adventures f you take a stroll or bike ride care. With many parents need- inquisitive, inspired to learn, Ialong the Hauraki Rail Trail ing to work longer hours, it is create and imagine, is what from Thames, you will discover comforting to fi nd a home away drives us,” says Miff y Welsh, nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac on from home service, where you who owns and operates this lo- Waipapa Rd in Totara an en- are greeted by warm, friendly cal family business alongside chanting child space. teachers, all of whom have years her husband eremy. Huge trees encompass lawned of experience raising children “Children are given the oppor- areas, a little rolling hill, hob- themselves. They make a point tunity to truly explore and dis- bit hole, gypsy caravans, veggie of making ukekos a real family cover who they are, at their own gardens, a brook running un- orientated environment. pace, to enjoy the world around der a ‘billy goat gruff ’ bridge, an Children are not separated them while expanding lifelong open fi re pit for roasting marsh- into age groups and spaces, skills - it really doesn’t get any mallows, fl owers blooming, and rather giving children and sib- better than that. children playing blissfully with lings a very natural and normal “The recipe must be right, Pārāwai School students with their their friends. This magic space way to grow and share their very because children I taught years brand new 12-seater school van. of childhood adventures is local precious childhoods together. ago and now coming back with Photo: SUPPLIED childcare centre ukekos du- “To see children loved, happy, their own children.”
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Our Vision - REAL Responsible | Engaged | Active | Learners Tütika | Whakahihiwa | Mätätoa | Ākonga 6 THE ALLEY PROFILE January 20, 2021 www.valleyprofi le.co.nz r s h More green time less screen time By agrut Lallu ing rate of myopia globally. ifestyle iving children less factors including low levels of outdoor Moanataiari School time on devices and activity may infl uence the development Entry Ballot closes Tuesday, more outdoor time this of myopia. More research is needed to 26 January 2021 summer, plus more determine if it is to do with the inten- Term 1 starts – Tuesday, frequent breaks from sity or brightness of the light or the dis- 2 February 2021 screens, is an area we tances that children focus on, but what now have the opportunity to improve. is proven is that there is a link between Contact the school to enrol creen time has unavoidably become outdoor time and its benefi t to a child’s offi [email protected] a big part of everyday learning and in- myopia development. iven that out- www.moana.school.nz teraction. It has had huge benefi ts in door play is free, “more green time less helping us to communicate and stay in screen time” is a timely reminder for @Moanataiari touch. However parents are often not moderation in an increasingly digital @moanataiarischool aware of the association with low lev- world. els of outdoor activity and associated There are two main factors which can factors including low levels of light ex- mean your child is more at risk of devel- posure and prolonged near tasks such oping myopia lifestyle and family his- as reading and screen time which may tory. The likelihood of developing myo- infl uence the development of myopia, pia, particularly high myopia increases or short-sightedness’. Myopia is a com- when one or both parents are myopic. mon eye condition that causes blurred However, the exact link between a fam- Early childhood education on the Thames Coast distance vision which usually starts ily history of myopia and development during childhood and typically pro- of childhood myopia remains uncertain. gresses until a child stops growing. The top three myopia-busting tips Myopia is rapidly becoming a seri- include more green time less screen We have spaces available now! ous public health concern in Australia, time building in regular breaks from yet research shows that 6 per cent of devices every twenty minutes remind Australian parents with children up to your child to have a break for at least * Small centre with fully qualified teachers 1 years old do not know what myopia twenty seconds and look out a window is, and only 1 per cent of parents rec- to something at least six metres away * A relaxed, safe and happy place with a great natural outdoor ognise the eye health conditions their and talking to your local optometrist environment children might develop later in life about all the options to stop your child from child myopia. The eyes grow from from having to change glasses prescrip- birth through to adulthood. If parents tions as frequently. For more informa- * Community run with a dedicated parent committee can start to instill good visual habits, tion www.childmyopia.com. like they do dental habits, it may help - a rut allu is a ptometrist and foundin * We are the only early childhood centre situated on the in the long term to reduce the grow- member of the us- Child opia orkin roup Thames Coast where you can stop and have a play on the beach before going home
* Structured snack and mat times * 20 hours free ECE with no extra charge * No charge for under 2’s Waitakaruru School Sessions for 0-3 years old In Our School we have Sessions for 3-6 years old • Posi ve Behaviour For Learning programme • A Sustainability Focus • Opportuni es to improve te reo • See-Saw: a digital por olio to have improved parent communica on We are a School thatthat • Has a rural outlook • Support All learners Come and visit at 4 West Crescent, Te Puru • Uses technology to improve our engagement of learning or give us a call (07) 868 2444 • Builds strong rela onships with our students School start date is February 2nd, 9:00am. Enrolment day is Friday January 29th (9 -2 pm) or come for a visit. More details are on our School website Waitakaruru School E: [email protected] Canal West Road, W: www.waitakaruruschool.weebly.com www.tcckindy.co.nz Waitakaruru RD 6 Thames 3576 P: 07 867 3155
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More Than a School More than a tradition of excellence: future focused horizons. More than credit counting: character shaping. Out of Zone Information Evening More than NCEA qualifications: pursuing a purposeful career direction. Thursday 18 March 6pm, College Hall More than the classroom: extensive sporting, cultural, leadership and service opportunities. More than well kept buildings: a sense of belonging. Back to School Information 2021 More than rules: a disciplined and supportive environment. Senior Course Confirmation: Year 12 and 13 Wed 27 Jan 9am -4pm More than me: responsible and contributing citizens. First Day of School: Year 9 and 13 Tues 2 Feb. Powhiri at 9am. All Welcome. Everyone Back: Wed 3 Feb www.valleyprofile.co.nz January 20, 2021, THE VALLEY PROFILE 17 SPORTS Highs and lows for Valley rugby he Thames Valley Rugby kicked off with a new tourna- all competitions. TFootball Union (TVRFU) ment on the calendar, the Sec- The representative scene has enjoyed many highs and ondary School 10s at the Paeroa kicked off a lot earlier than ex- lows throughout the 2020 year, Domain. pected when the exciting oppor- with plans put in place to create Twenty-one teams attended, tunity to host two Argentinian a calendar to satisfy everybody with an exciting announcement teams arose. Two invitational involved throughout our rugby taking place before the tourna- Thames Valley teams playing un- community including a wide ment that the Thames Valley der the U16 and U18 age-groups range of events, competitions Rugby Board decided to cover played against the Curne Rugby and programmes. all secondary school affiliation Club U16 and U18 teams. The TVRFU held a Foundation fees and to give each secondary The U16s were involved in a Level 1 coaching course at Hau- school $2000 to help cover ex- close tussle, however the Thames raki Plains College, and the TVR- penses, provide support and ease Valley U16s kicked a crucial pen- FU and Waikato RFU hosted a financial pressures caused by alty to secure a 20-17 victory. Gale Hogarty competes DRC Level 2 Coaching course in Covid-19. Waihi College won the Thames Valley U18s lost their on the green Whangamata. U15 Boys competition, Mercury match 30-10. As everything was going Bay Area School took home the With the cancellation of the smoothly for club rugby, teams Open Girls competition and vis- 2020 Heartland Championship, were wrapping up their pre-sea- iting school Katikati College won the Swampfoxes made the deci- Good turnout for Kerepēhi tournament son matches and getting excited the Open Boys competition. sion to not play any representa- After two very hot days, a cloudy Results: 1st 4 wins, +33 points, 26 for their first round of competi- Finally, the secondary school tive rugby. This meant the one- day made for comfortable bowls ends (Paeroa) Peter Glass, Peter tion, when Covid-19 landed. The 7s took place at Thames Rugby & off Thames Valley Thunder U23s at Kerepehi Bowling Club on Rowling, Pat Bevan; 2nd 4 wins next two months would prove Sports Club to round off the sec- would take to the field, in the Thursday January 7 for the Twen- +26 points, 18 ends (Thames) challenging, with TVRFU staff ondary school tournaments for Chiefs Under 20s Development tymans Funeral Services Optional Deidre Moxom, Pearson, Dennis working endlessly to try and pro- 2020. It was a great day for Mer- Programme. Matches against 3 bowl triples. Moxom; 3rd 4wins +19 points, 18 vide a positive outlook for the re- cury Bay Area School winning Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Waikato mainder of 2020 and beyond. the U15 Boys and Open Boys and Counties Manukau U20s There was a good turnout of 16 ends (Thames) Barry Dunlop, Kel- With the cancellation of the competitions, whilst their Open saw vast improvement with a teams. Three teams of four wins sey Trow, Lance Trow. Club Prize: 2020 Heartland Championship, Girls qualified for the Condor 7s special acknowledgement go- had the ‘pleasure’ of also having Norm Allen, Steve L, Steve Over- this meant the club competition in Auckland, however visiting ing to Trinity McQueen who was played against the same Kerepēhi sluizen. could run later in the year. school Matamata College ended named in the Chiefs U20s wider team. - Terry King The Senior A and B competi- up victorious. training squad. tions were hotly contested, with For junior players, the decision The Thames Valley Maori team the McClinchy Cup heading up was made to have no trophies, came together after a 20-year ab- the coast to Whangamata for the which took the competitive pres- sence for a one-off match against first time in Whangamata Rugby sure off players and coaches. The the Thames Valley U23s. Club history, beating COBRAS inclusion of Festival Days was To wrap up the representa- 21-15 in the final. Coromandel positive with the comradery be- tive scene, a real success of the won the Senior B competition, tween clubs and teams noticea- 2020 season was the kick start defeating Tairua 23-15. ble and the atmosphere of having of the Thames Valley Women’s The Club 7s at Waihi Athletic more people at an event rather Vixens programme. This meant Rugby Club welcomed nine clubs evident. the appointment of Josh Kewell to compete, with Mercury Bay Primary School Tackle Day to lead and coach the Vixens 7s claiming victory 31-7. took place at the Ngatea Domain, campaign, playing in two tourna- Suds Sutherland prepares to bowl Secondary school competitions with a huge number of entries in ments in Tauranga and Te Aroha. 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45 Reta Crescent, Kerepehi 18 THE VALLEY PROFILE, January 20, 2021 www.valleyprofile.co.nz Summer Fun in the Kauaeranga Valley Events planned for racecourse New life is being injected into he Kauaeranga Valley Sum- Paeroa’s racecourse this summer Tmer Programme provided with several of the town’s major a great opportunity for locals events making use of the space, and visitors to the district to as well as the continuation of the enjoy and learn about the Hau- hugely successful Twilight Mar- raki’s special environment. kets. Run by Department of Con- In February, the racecourse servation (DOC), the pro- will be used to host campervan- gramme also raised vital funds ners attending the Paeroa High- to help Thames Coast and land Games and Tattoo, while Whenuakiti Kiwi Care bring the Paeroa Rotary V8 Show will return to the racecourse on 27 kiwi back to the Coromandel. February, after many years us- Wayne and Chloe Wright. SUPPLIED DOC ranger Maree Limpus ing the Paeroa Domain. Each of to live and an obvious place for said the programme of activi- the events will attract thousands investment, particularly with the ties attracted several hundred of people to Paeroa during the Hauraki region’s growth over the people. summer months. The fortnightly last five to ten years.” A wide range of activities Twilight Markets, which have In the short term, the site will formed part of the programme, doubled in size since they began be used for events and in the long- including crafts, gecko encoun- in November, will also continue er term there is a vision to create ters, guided walks, abseiling until March 2021, with the next a commercial and residential hub, and more. market on January 22. however this is subject to Hauraki Maree said she loved to see The racecourse was purchased District Council approval. by WFT Finance & Investment Wayne Wright said they would local groups getting involved, Company Ltd in October 2020. continue to develop concepts raising awareness of what they Student volunteers Sophie and Rebecca Clarke add magic to the day. SUPPLIED The Wright family of Tauranga and ideas over the next year with do while providing great fun is the shareholders of WFT Fi- the aim of providing long lasting experiences for those who par- lawn of the Kauaeranga Visitor zle to keep visitors well fed. nance & Investment Company employment opportunities for ticipate. Centre. A highlight of the event The Kauaeranga visitor cen- and is committed to investments the region. “There are a number Thames Mountain Bike club, was the zip line set up by Can- tre with the river close by, its that make a positive difference to of steps to complete, including the Menzshed, Canyonz Ad- yonz Adventure Company. displays and games, and being New Zealand communities. a plan change to navigate. We’re ventures and Kiwi Dundee all Renowned for delivering one surrounded by the hills and Chloe and Wayne Wright said committed to working with iwi, provided activities and Maree of the best outdoor adventures bush of the Coromandel, was a they supported the market and community and all stakeholders said she was always looking in the country with its can- stunning setting for great day up-coming events as a step to- during the process to ensure a for other organisations, groups yoning trips at the head of the out, she said. wards revitalising the Hauraki great outcome for the people of district and maintaining the char- Paeroa and Hauraki,” he says. and individuals keen to be- Kauaeranga Valley, Canyonz “We’d like to thank everyone acter of the community. Community involvement is key had a real community focus, who took part, either by provid- come involved. “For us the regeneration of the to the success of the development The two-week programme Maree said. ing activities or coming along, racecourse is an opportunity to and locals are encouraged to con- culminated in the Big Sum- Live music was provided getting involved and contribut- create a legacy of activity, com- tribute their ideas via the project’s mer Fun Day on January 9, by Sean Kelly, who is recently ing to a great cause – your ef- munity spirit and social enter- soon to be launched website: with music and activities for back from touring, while the forts to bring our kiwi back are prise,” Chloe Wright said. www.paeroaracecourseredevel- the whole family on the front Lions provided the sausage siz- appreciated,” she said. “Paeroa is a spectacular place opment.co.nz.
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Heavy breeds had their time to shine in the new clydesdale class this year.
Anthony Lynch, 5, from Netherton shows off his candyfloss treat. Photos: KELLEY TANTAU Fun and games at show The 121st Paeroa A&P Show was held at Kerepēhi Domain on January 9 under the new banner of ‘The Paeroa & Plains Show’. With equestrian events, A young rider competes in the lead rein class. lawn mower racing, great food and plenty of fun and games, the show aimed to reflect the wider Hauraki district. Valley Profile reporter KELLEY TANTAU went to check it out.
ABOVE: Vivienne Cosgrave on her horse Russleigh Watch Me Dance. BELOW: A rider competes in the equestrian events. BELOW RIGHT: Having a blast on the revolving bikes are Cayden Roberts, from Hikutaia, and Jayden Rose, from Kerepēhi. Lawn mower racing was held for the first time at the Kerepēhi Domain.
Waikato rider Vanessa Everton competes in the day’s events.
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K R P 2 Cra� Market: Lyne� e Mapson, Ph 027 617 4470 Goldfi elds Women’s Ins� tute: Ph 07 868 8984 Grey Power Paeroa: Ken Carter, Ph 07 862 7271 Hauraki Bowling Club Mangatarata: Pene Koch, Ph 07 867 3380 Hauraki Cardiac Support Club Thames: Ph 07 868 6148 Hauraki Country Music Club: Tina Haakma, Ph 07 868 3443 Hauraki Golf Club: Len Cameron, Ph 07 867 7660 Hauraki Plains Co-opera� ng Parish: Jane, Ph 027 471 4654 Hauraki Plains Diabe� c Support Club: Ryan Corr, Ph 07 868 8551 Hauraki Plains Lioness Club: Jill McIntosh, Ph 07 867 7373 Hauraki Plains Rural Show: Sonia, Ph 027 431 5825 Hauraki Plains St John: Call or pop into the Op Shop, Ph 07 867 8073 Hauraki Plains Youth Cricket: Anna Dodunski, Ph 027 466 4126 Hauraki RSA Memorial Club: Ph 07 867 7898 (evg) or 07 867 7301 Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club: Ph 07 867 7281 Health Groove Yoga and Mums n Bubs Yoga: Jo, Ph 021 027 48490 Jig Saw Puzzle Library: Mangatarata, Ph 07 867 3250 Kerepehi Brass Band: Rowan Garre� , Ph 07 867 6762 Kerepehi Women’s Ins� tute: Ph 07 867 6002 or 07 868 8582 Mahjong: Nola Walker, Ph 07 867 7301 Music and Movement: Suzanne, Ph 07 867 7916 Ngatea Badminton: Jenny Adams, Ph 07 867 3028 Ngatea Chinwag Cafe: 10am-12 Tuesdays, parish hall, Darlington St Ngatea Community Garden: Jane, Ph 07 867 7245 Ngatea Garden Circle, Alice Douglas on 07 867 7463 Ngatea Indoor Bowling Club: Ph 07 867 6082 or 07 867 8015 Ngatea Lions Club: Bruce Foster, Ph 021 043 9280 Ngatea Playcentre: President, Ph 027 327 5536 Ngatea Pony Club: Nicky Hamblyn, Ph 07 867 7078 Ngatea Scouts: Kim Donaldson, Ph 07 867 7350 Ngatea Women’s Ins� tute: Nola Walker, Ph 07 867 7301 Taranaki trio O Juliet will perform in the Kauaeranga Valley on February 4. Photo: UPPL E NZ Red Cross Thames: Be� y Sutcliff e, Ph 07 868 6148 NZ Society of Genealogists Thames: Pam French, Ph 07 868 6492 Paeroa Ci� zens Advice Bureau: Tuesdays/Thursdays 10am-1pm, 021 2573841 Paeroa Community Programmes: 07 862 9129 Paeroa Grey Power: Secretary Gail Locke, Ph 07 862 6256 Juliet to perform Kauaeranga gig Paeroa Society of Arts: [email protected] Probus: Jill McIntosh, Ph 07 867 7373 Scrapbooking: Pam Tonks, Ph 07 867 7780 aranaki musicians Ju- styles and genres between indie Hanging sound plucked down SeniorNet Thames Valley Inc. Ngatea: Shirley Mical, Ph 07 867 5090 Solarpunk Aotearoa: John McKeowen, 021 063 5483 Tliet will perform at the folk, singer-songwriter, alt coun- and with deft fi ngers woven into St Paschal’s Catholic Church: 07 867 7401 and 07 867 7056 Kauaeranga Hall on Feb at try and ja . the felt texture of a song. Knows Tai-Chi exercise Kaiaua: Stacy, Ph 09 576 3705 Tasty Books & Wine Tas� ng: Anne, Ph 07 867 3367 30pm. Juliet is a trio of players, ex- about timing. Thames 50+ Cycle Group: Chris, Ph 0274 998 159 Thames Bonanza Club: Meets 3rd Thursday of month, Ph 07 868 6673 Juliet are a trio of Taranaki plorers, adventuring over inner Bass player Hamish Cameron Thames Chin Wag Cafe: Mondays 12.30pm to 2pm, 608 Queen St musicians who perform the orig- landscapes. is part hound dog and part choir Thames Con� nuing Educa� on: Fourth Wednesday of month, Ph 021 564 339 Thames Crea� ve Fibre Group: Dana Catley, Ph 07 868 7310 inal songs of keyboardist and vo- xpressing as singers, musi- boy. rinks in the lower end of Thames Croquet Club: Dennis Karl, Ph: 07 868 2423 Thames Dahlia Club: Paul Silvester, Ph 07 868 9346 calist Juliet Mclean. cians. Travelling companions the mix, fi nds the switch and Thames Hauraki Parents Centre: Meike, Ph 07 867 3163 The group was born in 2015 searching for home. pulls in the light. Sees the whole Thames Hauraki Diabe� c Support Group: Brian Corr, Ph 07 868 8551 Thames-Hauraki Sco� sh Country Dance Club: Ph 07 280 0631 after drummer Rob Ju and Juliet McLean is a singer and spectrum. Thames Lions Club: Ph 07 868 9873 or email: [email protected] Thames Probus Club: Meets second Tuesday of month, Ph 07 868 5573 bassist Hamish Cameron were writer, femme pioneer, initiator The trio will perform at Thames Ruby Redz Red Ha� ers: Ngaire Po� er, Ph 07 868 3421 Thames Toy LIbrary: Lesley Ph 07 868 6274 called in as session musicians for and part conduit. Listening out Kauaeranga Hall, Kauaeranga Thames Valley Adult Riding Club: Helen Pooley, Ph 021 233 1245 McLean’s debut P The ance for truth and connecting matters alley Rd, Thames. 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Paeroa Twilight Markets 28th Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo Paeroa Drop-In every Tuesday from 9.30am, Paeroa Baptist Church, Friday 22 January, 4.30pm - 7.30pm, Saturday 13 February, 9am - 9pm, St John Ambulance meeting room, Paeroa 2 Wood Street, Paeroa (next to Scout and Guide Hall) old Paeroa Racecourse Paeroa Domain Have an hour or two or a whole morning to spare? All age service meets every Sunday at 10 am. On-site parking available via Raroa Rd Adult Earlybird Tickets $15 online Come and meet with us for a chinwag, chatter All welcome - enquiries: 07 862 8838 or 4x4 National Trials hosted by Hikutaia School Adult Tickets on at the Gate $25 over a cuppa or join in a game email [email protected] Saturday 23 January, from 8am, Gold Card holders Tickets at the Gate $20 Look out for our sign in Belmont Road next to It’s Not Ok - Are You Ok? Flooks Farm, 8795 Paeroa-Kopu Rd, Puriri Children under 15 are free with Hauraki District Council offices $10 per person, $30 family an accompanying adult No cost… not a club just a friendly group that 0800 456 450 www.areyouok.org.nz A great day out for the whole family! www.paeroahighlandgames.co.nz would love to meet you For more information check out 4x4 National V8 & Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet All welcome Trials on Facebook Saturday 27 February, from 10am, Paeroa Writers’ Group Paeroa Society of Arts Exhibition: Paeroa Racecourse Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, Liquid Abstract Arts Adults $5, under 15’s free 1pm - 3pm, meeting room, Paeroa Library Artist Angela Brutnall Swap Meet sites, $10 from 8am Have a story to tell? Don’t know where to start? Running until 30 January, 10am - 3pm, Bookings & enquiries: Come, meet, and share with us… Paeroa Society of Arts, 109 Normanby Rd, Paeroa 021 936 450 or Enquiries Glenys: If the flags are out the Gallery is open! [email protected] 07 862 6002 or 020 425 0244 24 THE VALLEY PROFILE, January 20, 2021 www.valleyprofile.co.nz Flying aficionados on field for Wings & Wheels and his plane will be at this By KELLEY TANTAU year’s Wings & Wheels event in arren Sly had a choice: Thames. Held on January 30, Wjoin the army or the air- the event will feature small and force. large aircraft, motorbikes rang- The Thames man is known lo- ing in age and style, military cally for his volunteer work on vehicles and trucks, along with behalf of the Sir Keith Park Me- food stalls and entertainment. morial Airfield Trust, for which The New Zealand Warbirds he recently received a Commu- will also put on a display. nity Service Award, but flying Last year there were more was not his first choice. than 260 cars, 49 motorcycles “I actually wanted to be a and an assortment of trucks and graphic designer, and I applied military vehicles showcased. for a job but the Vietnam War Mr Sly, a Wings & Wheels was raging at the time, and Aus- committee member, has been tralia just put a conscription in involved with the event since its to go to the war,” he told The inception. He will be joined on Profile. the day by fellow Community “We had a ballot in those Service Award recipient Geoff days, and my name was in the Furkert, who owns a Van’s RV- ballot zone. I was sure my name 12 aircraft and has been flying would come up and I’d be in the since 1970. army and sent to Vietnam. “The main interest for us is “So, as a backup I applied for that Keith Park was born in the airforce, and in the same Thames and he did so much for week I got approved for both, the world. After the war, he did and had to make a choice.” some amazing things that seem The outcome was most seren- to have been swept under the dipitous for Mr Sly, who opted carpet,” Mr Furkert said. Photos: KELLEYTANTAU for the airforce. The eight years “We were pleased to be able Warren Sly, left, and Geoff Furkert underneath the replica of Sir Keith Park’s Hurricane. he spent as an engineer shaped to have something that gives his passion for aircraft, and he an enduring memory to Keith’s never looked back. He was in achievements,” Mr Sly added. his 20s when he started flying Wings & Wheels will take in 1968, and in 1971 he obtained place at the Sir Keith Park Air- his pilot’s license. field where there is a perma- “The most exhilarating flight nent display of the hero’s Hur- was my first solo. When you’re ricane plane, a replica of the up there and you’re flying one he flew during the Battle of down-wind, and you look over Britain. and there’s no one in the seat DETAILS: Fourth annual Wings & beside you… it’s a magical mo- Wheels, January 30, Sir Keith Park ment, and everyone who flies Airfield, Thames, 10am - 3pm. Entry: remembers their first solo.” adults $25; family $50, children under Mr Sly has been restoring a 12 free. More info: email wingsand- replica P-51 Mustang, and he [email protected]. Geoff Furkert owns a Van’s RV-12 aircraft. Warren Sly has been restoring a replica P-51 Mustang. PLUS Celebrate HAURAKI AEROCLUB AND THAMES WARBIRDS VINTAGE CLASSIC CAR CLUB PRESENT THE Summer …… with picnic & bbq essen als from TH Savour & Spice 4 ANNUAL • Travel picnic tables • Pla ers • Saladware • BBQ spice blends •Serveware • Instant Grills ings AND W The Depot, Pollen St Thames or phone 027 207 7033 Wheels www.savourandspice.com
10AM — 3PM, SATURDAY 30 JANUARY 2021 Located in the Thames Medical Centre, Rolleston St. SIR KEITH PARK MEMORIAL AIRFIELD, THAMES We can receive your prescrip ons by phone, FOOD STALLS ENTERTAINMENT AIRCRAFT AND VEHICLE DISPLAY fax and email or over the counter. MUSIC BY MIND OVER MATTER & ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE BAND Hours - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Adults $25 (closed 12.45-1.45 for lunch). Children under 12 FREE Closed on the weekends. “Thanks so much for suppor ng local” FREE PARKING AT RHODES PARK DISABLED SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE Ph/Fax: 07 868 5100 www.wingsandwheelsthames.com Email: [email protected]