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ISSUE 852 | 23RD JUNE 2021 Subway® Catering for any occasion. Subway® Cromwell ©2020 Subway IP LLC. Subway® is a registered trademark of Subway IP LLC. Mystery billboards baffle Cromwell locals By Jan Hawkins Who is Jill? Who is Alison? What is the gossip on Chris the Cheat? And does he really have 5 wives? This seems to be the topic of the day as new billboards appear on Barry Avenue. It seems many locals are not familiar with hash tags, as the ‘#ChrisIsACheat’ in the bottom corner of the board should have been a clue. If that means nothing to you, perhaps the jersey worn by one of my lovely photo models may prompt your thinking, espe- cially if you can remember the early days of New Zealand’s popular television soap. Tickets for Fine Thyme Theatre Com- pany’s next production are now on sale. Shortland Street - the Musical promises to be a ‘fast-paced comedic romp filled with song, scandal, intrigue, love, muffins, and plenty of cliffhangers’. The musical is based on the first three episodes of the long-running series, way back in 1992, but it comes with a warning that it is ‘not your Mother’s Shortland Street’. Committee member Brigitte Tait, who also plays Carrie in the musical, says, “It’s been a real privilege to be working with such a community of talented cast and crew. Duncan and Jenna Faulkner observing the mystery billboard on Barry Avenue. There’s been a huge number of hours Photo Jan Hawkins taken to bring this kiwi classic to the stage.” Continued on page 5 ▶ Need an Electrician? NEW SHOWHOME Domestic • Commercial • Heatpump Service 7 Kohinoor Lane No job too big or small... 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Nevermind performing their original music. Photo Jan Hawkins Founded by two music teachers in 1989, the Rockquest annual competition Safi is enthusiastic, saying, thanks to Peter Stevenson, guitar teacher, has become a popular nationwide event. “I love music and that chance to express who mentors the bands, training them in TICTKICE KTEST: SW: WWWW.FWTT.FCT. CTOC.NCZO .NZ It aims to motivate young musicians to myself. Being in a band is awesome, band craft and working cohesively as a unit. DIRECTED IBRYECLTEISD ABY CLLISOAUG CHLOUGH prove their ability and realise the heights because it gives us the opportunity to play She adds, “Students benefit from MUSICMALU SDIRCEACLT DIOINRE BCYTIOGNI LBLYYG PILULGYH PCUHOGRHEOGRCAHPOHRYE BOYGRTAIPFHFY ABYNTYI FBFINADNOYN BINDON they can reach in a music career, and to in a massive competition and learn how to hearing and seeing other groups encourage their peers to support original work as a band.” perform. Bands entering Smokefree New Zealand music. Indie agrees, adding, Rockquest must play originals, band It is Aotearoa’s only nationwide live, “I can’t wait for Saturday. I’m going to members get exposed to different original music, youth event. freak out - in a good way!” musical ideas that they can implement The band Nevermind is made up of The Rockquest participants were when composing later songs. Years 10-11 students, Cam Anderson. joined for the school concert by the There is a great vibe at SFRQ and Hunter Gould, Vani Young and Bjork Cromwell College Jazz Band, made up students become friends with like-minded Swain. of students Bridie Nicol, Sully Sullivan, students from other schools, after Sunday’s We’re changing our in-person Years 8-9 students Safi Foale, Indie James White, Mac Enemy, Harry Mills, Smokefree Rockquest, Cath adds, Cameron, Amelia Gould, James White, Cam Anderson and Izzy Miscisco. “They did a great job and both groups payment options Arlo Riddell and Ben Gould make up Arts Co-ordinator and Teacher of performed well but did not place for the Chaos’n’Control. Senior Music, Cath Forsyth, expressed competition this time.” With banks no longer accepting cheques, we’ve looked at ways our communities are interacting with us. We’ve found that most people using the service at CODC were paying with WE ARE DIGITAL! cheques. So, we’re no longer offering this option. 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Photo Supplied Performance Interiors. Photo Supplied ▶ Continued from page 1 2M 4M Directed by Lisa Clough, with Courtney McDowell 1 day: $95.00+gst $125.00+gst Musical Director Gilly Pugh and 027 716 9212 3 days: $142.50+gst $187.50+gst Stage 3 nearing completion Choreographer Tiffany Bindon, [email protected] 7 days: $190.00+gst $250.00+gst Call Scott 0274 374 973 or visit 13 McNULTY RD, CROMWELL Editorial Supplied The jib on the high lounge wall is the play follows the fortunes of Stage 3 of “Lot 47 Cromwell community part of the bracing. bad-boy Chris. We’re your local heat pump expert! MITSUBISHI house build fundraising project is in Therefore, Cromwell Builders Ltd The question on everyone’s lips, Get your business noticed. full swing. (Versatile Homes) installed the pink of course, is will they get to hear Garry Morton, Cromwell Building batts and jibbed the lounge walls in that famous line? 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