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f 9638870AA 2 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, May 27, 2014 KAWHIA HIGH TIDES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADD FIVE MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HARBOUR TUESDAY: 8.47am & 9.18pm WEDNESDAY: 9.32am & 10.01pm THURSDAY: 10.14am & 10.40pm Is politics overriding ratepayers rights? FRIDAY: 10.44am & 11.18pm SATURDAY: 11.33am & 11.55pm SUNDAY: 12.12pm MONDAY: 12.33am & 12.53pm On the proposed library, regardless of an overwhelming services. time frame. first councillors were told it majority of submissions being Why was the status quo not When is this going to hap- would be fully funded by Coun- against it. Is this democracy at an option on the library sub- pen? A lot of ratepayers are BACK IN STOCK cil. work or a case of politics mission? Is it not the commun- genuinely worried. Later Council were told rate overriding ratepayers rights? ity's right to say no to some- KEN GEORGE payers would have to contri- This was the first time that thing when they are paying the (Abridged) Kilwell bute $700,000 on a cost of $2.6 the community had an oppor- bill and have it considered? Council responds: No million. This was reported to tunity to make submissions on I believe the library project submissions to the 2014-2015 Backpack the previous Council at one of a firm proposal regarding the has been something of a fiasco draft Annual Plan were Tackle Bags their last meetings. This year library. of rising costs, misinfor- declared ‘invalid' including we are told the cost has gone Since the library was first mation, poor planning and those 28 people whose view was up 70 percent to $ 4.4 million. suggested the cost on water lack of democracy. that no money whatsoever At submission time only upgrading has gone up and up. Ratepayers are due an should go into a new library at three options were on the Many submissions against explanation. Te Awamutu. Nor is it correct to submission form and 28 building a new library stated Escalating costs of water say that councillors were submitters answered the sec- the money should be put upgrading are being drip fed to advised any library would be Range of tion that said ‘if you don't towards upgrading costs on the community via the press. fully funded. agree with any of the three infrastructure. It’s time Council spoke A ratepayer contribution Polarized options tell us why.’ Whilst I am in favour of a directly to the community on has always been signalled. These submissions were new library in 3-4 years I cost and options upgrading on Council is continuing Sunglasses declared invalid as not build- submitted in favour of option 3 all core services and also the discussions this week about ing a library was not an option. and having it built by a third potential effect on rates, items in the draft Annual Plan In other words a new party due to the increasing borrowing and depreciation and final decisions will not be library was going to be built costs of upgrading core over the next 10 and 20 year made until June.

166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu Ph: 871 6793 Library ‘warm fuzzies’ tactic to get project going

It was inspiring to read the detail is available and seeing it again. provide for a library which how much Te Awamutu they conveniently forget to All of this is with is already heavily needs a new library and how ask who does not want it borrowed money as the WDC subsidised, and that tenant Mr Hudson who left Te Awa- before putting it on the wish has no cash resources that will not be paying rent, it is mutu for ‘greener pastures’ list. have not already been not a business. It is a facility has now returned and thinks Next they start off with a allocated. that is a profligate want such a project could be low cost price so people come Expect to see a steering rather than a need. special. on board with the idea, then committee with a couple of The present library is With those ‘warm fuzzies’ the costs are ramped up to pushy councillors on it. quite sufficient. If the how long will it be before he beyond the original explana- Then they will come up readers want one then let is again working for the Wai- tion as there are hidden with a plan to fund the pro- them start the fund raising. pa District Council? I have agendas. Other things get put ject using a combination of An honest council would seen these tactics before. on the list. methods. This time they plan ask honestly who wants to I believe WDC staff make By the time anybody looks to hit up the builder to do it borrow more money and up their mind that they want carefully, the project is too on a rent to buy as they have spend it on a library. They something. They find ways to far advanced to stop, as no 30-year-old town hall fund would not pre-determine the 166 Cambridge Road serve it to the public as money has been spent. to spend. issues. Te Awamutu attractive and do-able, they We saw it all with the The talk is of a ‘business JAMES PARLANE REFRIGERATION ask who wants it before all of events centre and we are plan’ but the project is to (Abridged) Ph 871 6793 SERVICES LTD Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 3 It’s FIELD DAYS RETAILERS! Promote your specials SHOP T. A. FEVER and bargains for Field Days Route for new 110kV keep it local week in our Tuesday, June 11 edition.

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Waipa Networks has released “We have been very pleased were particularly happy to find a the proposed route for its new with the progress we have made solution to negotiating a route 110kV power line following exten- to date planning for this new line” through Otorohanga where a sive engagement with affected said Waipa Networks CEO Ray public meeting in May 2013 gave landowners and their neighbours. Milner. us confidence to approach The new line will utilise KiwiRail for the use of their land existing 110kV poles on Factory through the town.” Road in Te Awamutu and then “The process has taken a little extend south across Alexandra POWER LINK longer than planned but we have Street, follow the eastern bound- put in the time and resources to ary of Anchor Park before cross- Te Awamutu is supplied by a work with our communities to ing Rewi Street at the railway single 110kV power line from find the best available route for bridge and heading south parallel Karapiro. the line and we are grateful to to the rail corridor. The line also supplies a large those communities for working The whole of the new line will surrounding area including: with us,” said Mr Milner. AA be built using steel poles of simi- Ohaupo, Kihikihi, Pirongia and “Now we have finalised the 9644729AA lar size to those on Factory Road. Kawhia. route we are ready to take the At Otorohanga the proposed The line has planned outages next steps of releasing the route Pearls are perfect for June line will enter at the northern rail of 8-9 hours at least once in every for public information and bridge and follow the railway four years for maintenance. feedback before commencing the corridor to the east of the town- In addition there are on aver- RMA process which will allow GIVE A LITTLE ship and exit through Brett age two unplanned outages of interested parties to make Reserve adjacent to the railway varying duration every year due to submissions and be heard later line. faults, the latest was just for a few in the year.” SOMETHING TO SHOW The line continues south paral- seconds on Sunday morning May Interested people are invited lel with the railway for 3.7 km 4, 2014. to visit our information centres before taking a more westerly The outages disrupt business, in Te Awamutu and Otorohanga route, crossing State Highway 3 commerce and everyday life. The over the next few weeks. The approximately 700m north of new line means customers will not locations and opening times for You Care State Highway 37 (Waitomo Caves be affected by these outages and the information centres will be Road) and entering Transpower’s will receive a far more reliable advertised in local papers and on Hangatiki substation from the supply of electricity which benefits the company’s web site. north. the whole community. The route is approximately ■ Additional information including 33km in length and crosses 49 a map and a number of individual properties, plus some “We have worked hard to find photomontages are on the council and railway land along win-win solutions with property company’s website: the route. owners and affected parties. We www.waipanetworks.co.nz Club volunteers best in Waipa 9ct Gold and 7mm The volunteers behind the Society; Commendation: Cam- Runner-up: Rebecca Bryan Pearl Drop Earrings Cambridge Soccer Club were bridge Marae. (Cambridge High School). FWP and CZ Earring Pearl Cage Pendant announced as Supreme Winners Health and Well Being: Te Since Year 7 Courtney has and Pendant Set $149 with 11-12mm FWP at the Trustpower Waipa District Awamutu Volunteer Fire Bri- immersed herself in a variety of $99 $149 Community Awards last week. gade. sports including netball, tennis Over 130 people gathered at Te Runner-up: Cambridge and touch but more recently she Awamutu College for the awards, Christmas Festival Society; has added rowing and lacrosse to which were presented by Mayor Commendation: Cambridge the list. Not only does Courtney Jim Mylchreest and Trustpower Young Farmers; Commendation: play these sports but she gets community relations manager Te Awamutu Community Menz involved behind the scenes and Graeme Purches. Shed. on the side-lines also as a coach 8.5-9mm Pearl For winning the Supreme Arts and Culture Pirongia and umpire. 8mm cultured Drop Earrings Award, the Cambridge Soccer Craft Day Committee. On top of this busy sports FWP studs Club received a framed certifi- Runner-up: Te Awamutu itinerary and her Deputy Head $149 cate, a trophy and $1500 prize Competitions Society of the girl responsibilities, at her $99 money. The Cambridge Soccer Performing Arts. school Courtney is also a House Club now has the opportunity to Sport and Leisure Special Captain, on the Youth Council, represent the district at the 2014 Olympics Te Awamutu. on the Student Executive and Trustpower National Commun- Joint runners-up: Cambridge assist’s with various camps and ity Awards, which are being held BMX; Te Awamutu BMX. activity days. in the Wellington region in Education and Child/Youth Courtney received a trophy, SHOWCASE JEWELLERS March, 2015. Development Cambridge framed certificate and $500 prize TE AWAMUTU CATEGORY AWARDS Riding for the Disabled. money. Heritage and Environment: Runner-Up: Rotary Club of She also donated $250 to the 15 Alexandra Street - ph 07 871 6797 Mangaohoi Stream Care Trust. Kihikihi. community group or organisa- Runner-up: Pirongia Te Youth Spirit Courtney Field (St tion of her choice. The recipient [email protected] Aroaro O Kahu Restoration Peter’s School). was Bluelight Te Awamutu. 4 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, May 27, 2014 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Educators inspired Santa’s crash

This month close Rene Burton from Santa was on his rounds by night How each gift would be wrapped to 200 local Auckland University Just cruising around the town and how much it would weigh. educators, Board of and Dorothy Burt, who Checking to see which kids were When suddenly, coming right out Trustees members spoke of the import- good of the blue and parents of the ance of engaging and And which would make him He had this awful crash community met at Te involving students in frown. Poor Santa and reindeer fell out Awamutu Primary all levels of their learn- He went down one street and up of the sky School to hear of the ing, and the significant the next And hit the road with a smash. extraordinary opportunities of work- And round the corner as well journey of the ing as a community, to The people rushed up to pick up Listening here and listening there schools involved in provide the tools Santa and reindeer For all parents had something to the Manaiakalani needed by students so And to hospital took them away tell. Trust in Auckland. that they are able to And Santa said with a wave and Manaiakalani engage fully in their Santa was very happy, most kids good cheer Trust Chairman Pat learning. were being good I’ll be back, well before Christmas Snedden and Pt Eng- The event was Just about all the girls and boys, Day!! land School princi- organised by The were doing what they should Ho! Ho! Ho! pal Russell Burt Rural and Roses So he started to plan the size of the shared the impact of Learning and Change sleigh CHRIS GROENESTEIN developing cross sec- Network Group, a tor partnerships and cluster of local schools the importance of who have opted to these partnerships to work closely together Don’t misjudge big dogs sustain programme to accelerate student innovation and achievement and I feel compelled to voice my know what I mean. Just because development. develop innovative response to such a generalised our council doesn't have fencing Other guest and effective learning opinion as the Letter to the Editor requirements does not mean it's speakers included environments. about big dogs. OK to let them roam. Our com- Whilst I understand the con- munity should not have to fear cern as a big dog owner myself, I walking down the street because of feel misjudged and incensed. irresponsible owners. And it is TC270514DT01 I must point out the real issue very sad that a child was put in INSPIRATION: that should be of concern is danger. Some breeds or rescue Manaiakalani irresponsible dog ownership, dogs need more experienced Trust regardless of size or breed any dog owners and people need to take Chairman Pat has the has potential to be aggress- that and your own lifestyle into Snedden ive and inflict harm . . . Even a consideration before getting a dog. addresses chihuahua. Get them fixed, get their educators, Our job as dog owners is to vaccinations, exercise them and BOT members treat our dogs and community be prepared for vet bills. and parents at with the respect they deserve. It is In answer to the letter: I have a a function not good for your dogs mental or large dog as a companion and I live organised by physical wellbeing to be on a chain in town. Why shouldn't I? People The Rural and all day or for your neighbours may judge him on face-value Roses sanity listening to it cry all day. (breed/size) as ‘maybe aggressive’ Learning and Your dog maybe ‘friendly' but but his actions are my responsibil- Change strangers and cars don't know that ity as a good owner regardless of Network and I personally don't want my dog where we live. Group. making friends with a car if you MEGAN LEE-SCOTT

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TC270514SP07A PIRONGIA 1876: Looking west from the intersection of Luncheon Franklin and Crozier Streets in Pirongia towards Waipa River, today called Crozier Street, but 150 years ago the to honour local people called it Queen Street. It was the way into town from the place where river transport docked. Clockwise from the left the Pirongia’s buildings were William Sloane Chemist (before he moved to Te Awamutu), J.D. Hill, Trading Store, the Bank founding of New Zealand (the kauri building is still there), some trading buildings, the Royal The public commemoration of the 150th Exchange Hotel opened by year since the founding of Pirongia in June, Matthias Asmuss, a river 1863 will take place in Pirongia School trade building, the Alexandra Activities Centre this Saturday at 2pm. Public Hall that opened in This will follow the luncheon honouring 1876, and what is rumoured the founders of Pirongia which will also be to have been a lock-up for held in the same venue between 11am and miscreants. 1.30pm. Photo: Reg Bell collection. The Public 150th Year Commemoration will begin with a presentation of the history of Alexandra in the 19th Century by Pirongia School students. This will be followed by brief reflections on Pirongia’s past by Alan Hall (Alexandra Yes-you have two weeks to take in Retrospect) and Alan Livingston (Pirongia’s Legacy). Mr Hall is a well respected local histor- advantage of our Fortnightly Specials ian, while Mr Livingston, former four-term Mayor of Waipa District, is a Te Pahu from Magills - your local butcher valid:26/05/14 - 8/06/14 resident with a strong interest in Pirongia’s history and its future. On Sunday (June 1) an inter- denominational church service will be held in the school activities centre from 2pm, followed by afternoon tea. “BONELESS” LAMB GRAVY CHUCK Tickets for the Founders Luncheon ($20) can be purchased from Pirongia Heritage and Information Centre and Te Awamutu i-Site. LEG ROAST BEEF STEAK ■ For more information on the luncheon and public ceremony contact Alan Hall on 872 8088 ROLLED AND NETTED or the church service contact Nick Empson on 871 9586. OR BUTTERFLIED Schools face film challenge $ $ $ .99EACH .99KG 99KG Waipa schools have been invited to take 16 part in the Waipa Film Challenge. 6 8. The event is organised by Cambridge Middle School teacher Jacira de Hoog and FRESH FROM PORK FILLETS Clare Ward from Morrinsville’s Eclare Productions. Teams can make any kind of movie as long as the theme is’’What does Waipa mean OUR BAKERY “HALF PRICE” for you?’ Movies are to be no longer than five minutes and can be animated, documentary, narrative… it is open ended. The film presentation will be on Friday, September 26 in the Cambridge Middle School Hall. $ $ Judges will award two prizes in each primary, intermediate and secondary sec- KG KG tion, plus there will be an audience prize. .95 .95 Teams need to register by the end of July 10 “PLAIN10 OR ROMANIAN and submit the film by Friday, September LARGE FAMILY MINCE PIES 12. SAUSAGE STUFFED” ■ For more information check sites.google.com/ a/cmsdigital.school.nz/waipafilmchallenge Presentation to MAGILLS LAMB LEG help caregivers LUNCHEON CHUBS STEAKS

Caring for anyone with a disability or illness at home is demanding and stressful on the primary carer. 800gms Alzheimers Waikato staff have witnessed too many of their supposedly healthy carers, collapse under the stress of caring for a loved one. $ For this reason we are taking the Carer $ Stress/Burnout Presentation around to vari- EACH KG ous towns to draw awareness to the risks. .50 .99 We invite not only carers but also 3 17 extended family and any interested mem- bers of the community to attend. The Te Awamutu presentation is on Monday, June 16, 10-11.30am at the Baptist Church. Tea/coffee and refreshments will be OPEN 7 DAYS MON-FRI 7AM-6PM served. There is no charge but a koha will be SAT 7AM-5PM SUN 10AM-4PM greatly appreciated. 85 JACOBS STREET, TE AWAMUTU ■ RSVP to [email protected] PHONE 871 3087 or 0800 004 001 by Friday, June 13. 8 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, May 27, 2014 CourierTe Awamutu 9640235AA First to ride super fast internet Community Newspaper of the Year 2014 In a couple of months time the fibre Your community newspaper for build in Te Awamutu will be finished — the over 100 years. first town in the country to be completed and the second community behind Whanga- Circulated free to 12,336 homes through Te Awamutu rei to have the new service available to all and surrounding districts. residents and businesses. The Te Awamutu build is being CIRCULATION 12,336* (7044 urban, 5292 rural) undertaken by Ultrafast Fibre Ltd. As the build process comes to an end the We welcome letters - preferably via email. They company plans to continue its community should be under 300 words and must have the engagement through sponsorships and sender’s name, address and phone number. No events. pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be One of the first businesses to connect to withheld in special circumstances at the discretion the new fibre network was Rosetown Print. of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged Director David Morris says a stable and and may be edited, abridged or discarded. fast internet connection is crucial to their business. MANAGER He says when the fibre network was Alan Price available they investigated the options and [email protected] made the easy choice to connect. EDITORIAL Rosetown Print chose a Kinect plan that Dean Taylor (editor) gives them greater speed, more reliability [email protected] and includes phone and fax capability. Cathy Asplin (journalist) Mr Morris says the new plan saves the [email protected] company a considerable amount of money and is proving better than the previous Colin Thorsen (journalist) service. “We had a couple of teething issues, [email protected] but these were easily resolved over the TC270514DT04 ADVERTISING phone,” he says. ROSETOWN Print graphic designers Daniel Simpson and Caroline French are enjoying Dorinda Williams “Since then it has been plain sailing.” the benefits of ultra fast fibre broadband. [email protected] Rosetown Print receives a lot of its work Julie Jackson in digital format via email, and sends in technology is not an option. meeting deadlines. [email protected] clients digital proofs before jobs are He says they have clients from Aus- “Everyone at work is enjoying the extra printed, so it is crucial to have a good tralia, as well as all over New Zealand, so speed,” says Mr Morris. Bookings connection. connectivity is vital as there are no other “The bottom line is we are able to [email protected] Mr Morris says as the work gets more options for high level communication if the communicate and work faster and are CLASSIFIEDS involved, files get bigger so lagging behind service fails or is too slow to be effective in spending less to do it.” Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Oosterman, Nicola Yuile [email protected] BUSINESS BRIEF POSTAL ADDRESS 336 Alexandra Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 Civic Video to Movie HQ - still same great deals OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm Civic Video is now operat- The store has a board on the Owner Kay Hanna says ■ Movie HQ (170 George Street) ing as Movie HQ in the George window after a vehicle they still offer the same great is open from 9am daily until 8pm PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 Street shopping centre. mounted the curb and crashed deals and personalised service weekdays (Monday to Thursday) Don’t be fooled into think- into the frontage — just after as in the past, with special and 9pm weekends. ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) ing the shop isn’t open when new signage went up for Movie deals on Wednesdays. For more details or enquiries *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 you drive past either. HQ. phone 870 3130. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 9 Move stock right

Dairy farmers preparing stock for transport in the next week should ensure animal health plays a big part in their SHIFTING STOCK planning, says DairyNZ. The annual movement day (June 1) sees • Check cows are fit, healthy and strong, and thousands of dairy cows transported able to bear weight on all four legs. around New Zealand, as sharemilkers and • Cows have a body condition score (BCS) of farm owners move to new farms for the three or more. Any animal with a BCS less 2014/15 dairy season. than three needs immediate attention. DairyNZ animal husbandry and welfare • Cows are given dietary magnesium team manager Chris Leach says a good (12-20gm/cow/day) for three days before and plan ensures stock arrive at their destina- after transport. tion fit and well for the winter. • A feed transition plan is used to help cows “A cow’s diet is a good place to start — adjust their metabolism to winter grazing and provide magnesium for three to four days protect their health. either side of transport. 12-20 grams of • Stock are held off green feed for 4-12 hours elemental magnesium per cow per day will prior to transport, to reduce effluent. help manage drops in blood magnesium, • Cows in their last three months of due to transport stress. If dusting pregnancy are treated with patience and care. CausMag, this equates to 80-100 grams per • Check the experience and knowledge of cow per day,” says Chris. those managing the cows’ welfare. “If going onto different feed, cows need • Feed and water is provided immediately a feed transition plan. Gradually ease them when the cows arrive at their destination. onto new feed over a week to 10 days prior • Quarantine Theileria-risk stock for seven RANDERSON OMES LTD to transport. If feeding crops over winter, days and treat for ticks if necessary. B H 9644753AA allocate one to two hours of crop each day on the milking platform, while grazing PRE BUILT HOMES pasture or feeding silage. This will help minimise the effects of a sudden change in stock need to make sure the animals 37 HAUTAPU RD, CAMBRIDGE diet. leaving are healthy and not tick infected.” Email: [email protected] “Animals must also be fit, healthy and Farmers introducing new stock to their able to bear weight on all four legs when farm must be aware of the animals’ health Web: www.brandersonhomes.co.nz being moved, so all farmers should check status, whether they’re from the North Phone: 07 827 3901 cows for any signs of ill health. Talk to Island and have been treated for ticks. your vet if you have any concerns.” These stock must be quarantined for at Prior to transport, stand cows off green least seven days, monitored for signs of feed for four to 12 hours before the journey. anaemia and ticks, and treated. Cows should have access to good quality Good planning and a team member who hay, baleage or dry feed and water. Use a is skilled in transporting stock is key to grazed out paddock or stand-off pad, rather ensuring that Gypsy Day runs smoothly, than concrete. A grazed out paddock is and cows arrive in good condition. often best, as it gives cows space to lie The DairyNZ website has further down. information and resources, including a North Island dairy farmers are also Checklist for Transporting Cows. Visit reminded to look for Theileriosis in cattle, www.dairynz.co.nz/transportingstock for which is on the increase. more information. Please send us an information pack about your Transportable Pre-Built Homes “Theileriosis is transmitted by ticks Name ______and the single most important factor in its ■ Farmers are also encouraged to ensure their Address ______spread from farm to farm is the movement NAIT requirements are met — visit Phone ______Style/Size ______of stock,” says Chris. “Farmers moving www.nait.co.nz to find out more. Mail to: Branderson Homes Ltd, PO Box 434, Cambridge MEGA SALE - SAVE $$$ - WHOLESALE BIG SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED – 1 YEAR FREE SERVICING – NO DEPOSIT FINANCE*

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Four local rugby legends were at a Te Awamutu College First XV coaching clinic last week. Former Waikato coach George Simpkin, former Waikato player and coach Kiwi Searancke, former Maori All HOT Black and Waikato player Andy Baker ■ and former Maori All Black, Waikato and Nice young Courier Post driver Chiefs player Deon Muir (now Te Awa- who paid for my fuel when my card mutu rugby development officer) helped declined. the students in their build up to their first ■ competition round match. Kind person who not only moved Simpkin led most of the session, my scooter into shelter when it rained, sharing his vast knowledge and enthusi- but put a towel on the seat as well. asm for the game. He began coaching Waikato in 1976 and ■ Fantastic parents who joined took the Mooloos to a famous Ranfurly teachers for the The Barnyard annual Shield victory over Auckland at Eden community walk despite the weather. Park in 1980. TC270514CA01 Thanks also to Red Kitchen for an He is well travelled, having coached in COACHING trio (from left) Andy Baker, George Simpkin and Kiwi Searancke at the amazing spread. countries such as Sri Lanka, China and end of a wet Wednesday night training at Te Awamutu College. Germany. He was also instrumental in NOT organising the Hong Kong Sevens. — there are five young Kiwi boys playing for them to believe in themselves. Thirty years later the coaching in the top teams there alone. ‘‘He asked us to work hard at trainings ■ Motorist in silver ute on Kaipaki maestro still has the passion to coach ‘‘There are also plenty of other New and do a bit extra in our own time to Road driving with his elbows whilst Matamata’s senior team and was willing Zealanders playing great rugby at various improve our game and our fitness. texting. to share his thoughts on rugby with the levels around of the world.’’ ‘‘He also told us we could all go further First XV. While Simpkin was coaching Waikato with our rugby after leaving school, if we ■ Cyclist on Frontier Road - no lights, ‘‘Young rugby players today have great well before any of the Te Awamutu are prepared to put in the effort.’’ no reflective clothing in early morning opportunities open to them around the College players were born, the students Te Awamutu College First XV head world. were well aware of his reputation for coach Bob Moorehead says the team fog. You were only just seen. ‘‘If they have the skills needed they can being an innovative coach. management and players were thrilled to ■ Person who took my calf feed go much further afield after leaving First XV captain Jake Pitcon says they host these special guests and thank them school. picked up plenty of playing tips from the for taking time out of their busy schedules trough by the Pirongia cemetery - put ‘‘The German league is a good example coaching guru, as well as encouragement to join the training. it back!

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 11 Marvellous marathon debut Strong Clinic showing

BY COLIN THORSEN Te Awamutu Marathon line dancing keeps you fit. She Clinic was represented by a sped around the course in Nicola McCormick carried the Te Awamutu flag strong contingent in the 50th 3.05.41 for 123rd out of 377 in with a meritorious time of 3hr 36min on debut in the Rotorua Marathon. her age group. 50th Rotorua Marathon. Of the 21 club entrants, two The two Phyls, Linsley and The 23-year-old was the only local to go under the conquered the 42km mara- Jones, proved that age is no four hour barrier. thon, while the others barrier to fitness — It was an extraordinary performance to place completed the half marathon completing the 21.1km walk in 405th of 3512 finishers and 67th of 1386 women in (9), quarter marathon (7) and 3.29.42, while long time Clinic what was her very first run over the 42.2km 5km (3). member Cathy McCartney fin- distance. In conditions that were ished with a smile in 3.32.53. McCormick entered the marathon to gauge where absolutely perfect for running Les Hill ran the quarter she is at. She is training for her debut appearance in and walking, around 10,000 marathon in 1.13.08. the New Zealand Ironman at Taupo in March, 2015. pairs of feet pounded their Local postie Christine Ball ‘‘I was pretty happy with my time, I didn’t know way around the lake. walked the 10.55km, finishing what to expect,’’ she says. Wayne Strong was first in 1.22.59 for 15th placing of ‘‘I was hoping for 3.30 and was running at that clinic member home in what 336 in her age group. pace for 28 kilometres but wilted a bit over the last was his 21st Rotorua mara- Jenny Wilson was another 10km.’’ thon. to show fine form. She was McCormick was grateful to her coach, Jay Using the experience he pleased with her time of Shelgren, for all his help and support and for gained from completing the 1.34.41. believing in her. recent Ironman event at Tau- Lesley-Anne Morgan Murray Green was on course to go under four po, Strong paced himself to walked strongly throughout hours. He ran a 1.44 first half but then cramped up cross the line in 5.10.30 for the quarter marathon, increasingly to run the second half in ‘a very 15th placing in his age group. finishing in 1.35.43. frustrating’ 2.18 to finish in 4.02. John Williamson Audrey Douglas trained Lirong Wang and Ross and also threatened to break four hours but had to settle well for the event. She fin- Hillary Thomas walked the for the same time as Green of 4.02. ished looking fresh in 5.27.05 distance together. Their time Tom Davies completed the journey in 4.28, for eighth in her age group. was 1.42.43. followed by Bob Rush in 4.38 and Peter Horan 5.41. Half marathoner Brian Peter Devine walked the Corey Neilsen continued his outstanding run of Gordon used cross training in 5km in 1.04.16, followed by form placing 37th of 1818 in the half marathon with a his build up to Rotorua. His Josie Pollard and Peter time of 1.29. rapid time of 2.30.28 for the Formosa in 1.06.25. Tina Neilsen clocked 2.17, followed by the 21.1km walk secured him Jenny Magee had trained Colletts, Nicole in 2.30 and husband Jeremy in 2.34. sixth male in his age group for the marathon, while Jason Neilson completed the half marathon walk and 10th overall of 722 Raewyn Easton and Carol in 3.01 for a creditable 214th of 722 starters. finishers. Formosa had both trained for Thirteen-year-old Jack Wade excelled in the John Byett belied his age, the half marathon. The trio all quarter marathon run, finishing in 56 minutes for completing the half marathon came down with injuries prior 92nd placing of 659. Linda Green was equally walk in 2.51.22 for 33rd placing to the event and were unable impressive with a time of 1.27 in the quarter in the 45 and over male to compete. marathon walk, placing 32nd of 427. walkers category. The Clinic will be busy As thousands set off around Lake Rotorua, many Clinic president, Colleen over the next month were first-timers. But one man was running in his Williamson and Dawn Devine preparing for their 30th 49th race. Seventy-five-year-old Colin Smyth has walked together, finishing in annual Fun Run and Walk competed in every single Rotorua marathon, except 3.11.21. June 22. in 1999 when the race was cancelled due to flooding. Jim Willix, who took up The fact that all It was abandoned just minutes from the start when it walking recently, clocked participants will receive a was discovered that heavy rain had washed out the TC270514SP11 3.17.54 for 93rd in his age medal has created additional road around the back of the lake and is was not CAME, saw, conquered . . . Nicola McCormick group. interest and preparations are passable. completes her maiden Rotorua Marathon. Maria Double proved that well under way. HEATPUMPS The BEST just GOT BETTER Introducing the new Ururu Sarara 7

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Dale and Katie Bussey are becoming used to the ‘quiet life’ in Te Awamutu. After spending 10 years living in the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong racing, the Busseys have spent 18 months in Te Awamutu and the past year training horses out of a new stable at the local SPORTS CLUBS racetrack. Many Waipa sports clubs have activities for the “We really like the quiet lifestyle here individual, couples and families. and our horses certainly do,” says Dale A number have facilities open to the public Bussey. where you can have a go. If you just want to try an “We have 25 horses in work and they activity before joining, ask clubs about ‘trial’ options are all doing very well. or ‘open days’. “The majority of our horses are pre- Many clubs now have their own website so you trained for overseas racing but we do can google search for club or sport information. have spaces for some more locally owned Sport Waikato’s website horses.” www.sportwaikato.org.nz lists a large number of The Hong Kong racing experience local sport club contacts. taught the Busseys a great deal and they Alternatively the Te Awamutu Citizens Advice are much the wiser for it. Bureau hold a number of current contact details for Dale worked for legendary Hong Kong clubs, phone 871 4111. trainer Casper Fownes and was There are so many sporting and recreational associated with many high-class horses opportunities available in the Waipa District — why such as Green Birdie, Lucky Nine and not have a go at something new? The Duke. RUNNERS AND WALKERS He used to ride and travel Cape of The Te Awamutu Marathon Clinic’s 30th Good Hope who won big races in Hong Anniversary Fun Run and Walk Experience will take Kong, England and Australia. place on June 22. Katie Bussey (nee Donald) did her With just four weeks to go there is a great apprenticeship as a jockey in New Zea- opportunity to step up the training for 5km, 1⁄4 & 1⁄2 land with Alan Jones and Lee Somervell. TC270514CT02 marathon distances. She worked for the Hong Kong Jockey TE AWAMUTU trainers Katie and Dale Bussey with their stable star Hydrogen. Commemorative medals will be given to all Club and was associated with John Size finishers. and Paul O’Sullivan up there. Hydrogen won for the stable at Ellers- bridge. They have three children, Ryan For entry forms or further information please The Busseys have a lot of nice young lie last year and is one of Bauhinia (22) and Ashleigh (21) studying at Auck- contact [email protected] or phone 07 871 horses they are looking forward to get- Racing Stables more promising gallopers. land University, and Ewan (15) a Year 11 5022. Entry forms are also available at the Te ting to the races. Dale and Katie Bussey live in Cam- student at St Peter’s in Cambridge. Awamutu Events centre on the Sport Waikato display stand. Ashby pips Apeldoorn in winter bowls tourney

Les Ashby skipped his The Ashby line-up Apeldoorn, Lloyd Anderson Gael Connolly with three team of Gordon Blackstock prevailed on a countback and Trevor Duffell with four wins, a draw and plus nine. and Sasi Wallis to victory in with four wins and plus 26 wins and plus 25. It was the second winter the winter tournament at Te points differential. Third place went to Bruce tournament sponsored by Awamutu Bowling Club. Runners-up were John McGill, Jean Willcox and Highfield Country Estate.

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SPECIAL EDITION M{ZD{ BT-50 ARASHI Coach Coles has spirit A WHOLE LOT MORE < BY COLIN THORSEN the elite women's team FOR NO MORE. which includes three Waipa Newly-appointed North- players, Parker, Brooke FROM $ ern Spirit women’s cricket Kirkbride (Cambridge) and 46,195+ORC* team coach Mark Coles is White Fern Nicola Browne. looking forward to working ‘‘It’s a great privilege to with the likes of Kaipaki be involved with a group batting star Emma Parker. that has so many talented Coles is presently the cricketers with a great mix Cricket Development of youth and experience,’’ he Officer at Waikato Valley says. Cricket Association. He has ‘‘The trick now is to get had involvement in the this group believing they women's cricket pro- can beat any opposition they grammes at Cricket Welling- play against.’’ ton, Perth, Vanuatu and Coles will have support under the direction of of former ND spin bowler Cricket Australia and New TC270514SP13 and former Northern Spirit Zealand Cricket has worked MARK COLES coach Cliff Dickeson. with their elite female ‘‘Cliff has over 10 years of players. coaching and he will be able experience with the ‘‘ND is delighted to wel- to bring the best out of women's team and is a come someone of Mark’s them.’’ highly respected member of quality to the role,’’ says Roach says ND are also the ND staff. CEO Peter Roach. pleased that the best person ‘‘I am looking forward to ‘‘Mark brings experi- for the role was found from having him on board as the ence, skills and an enorm- within their strong network sounding board and support ous passion to the position. of coaches in their districts. system.’’ ‘‘We are sure the players Coles is looking forward The coaching appoint- will enjoy his style of to the challenge of coaching ment is for two years.

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Treasured and the late Jackie Centre every Thursday and Granny Annie. 22 December 1972 - 27 STARTING ON TUESDAY grandad of Jesse and Sealey, Brenda and May 2007. 27 MAY, 3 & 10 JUNE 2.30pm - 5.30pm. Rochelle, Samantha, Rod Marsh, Janice and Fruit and vegetables, "Those special 7PM ONWARDS AT THE Deaths Josh, Hannah, Jack, Warren Chubb, Robyn jams and pickles, olive Holly and Ruby. Sealey, and Paula and memories of you will LYCEUM CLUB oil and breads, coffee always bring a smile, CRAIGHEAD, "He was our legend." Dave Hikaro. Much 321 BANK STREET and food available. Joyce Marian. loved grandmother of If only I could have you A service for John will back for just a little For further info phone Contact Wayne Left this world her 13 grandchildren 871 9604 peacefully on 24 May be held at the Te while, Then we could Alison Muggeridge Awamutu Bible and 25 great- 9645738AA 2014 at Matariki grandchildren. sit and talk again just 870 3437 or Hospital, after a long Chapel, Chapel Drive like we used to do, on Wednesday, 28 "When someone you You always meant so Loreal Piggott Motorcycles For Sale illness, aged 82. Much love becomes a 870 3097 loved wife and May, 2pm, followed by very much and always & Wanted a private cremation. memory, the memory will do too, The fact companion of Neal for becomes a treasure." SCOOTER, Honda Dio 59 years. Loved mum Special thanks to Dr that you're no longer MANGAPIKO 108cc 2011, as new, $2500 and mother-in-law of Henk and Nurse Dawn A special thanks to the here will always cause ono. Ph 870 6196. Sue and Keith Smart, for their wonderful team at Home Care, Dr me pain but you're HALL ASSOC Bruce and Jane care. All Alison, and the many forever in my heart AGM Craighead (Taupo). communications to businesses in Te until we meet again." Machinery for Loved nana of Matt, the Macnicol Family Awamutu who We love and miss you Monday 9 June Sale & Wanted Firewood For Sale Rob and Nikki Smart C/- 262 Ohaupo Road, supported Mum and everyday. All your 2014 at 7.30pm BLUE tank Mud Bug, and Rosemary Marsh. Te Awamutu. helped contribute to family. in the hall. engine/gearbox good, her continuing DRY firewood, Pine/Gum ROSETOWN All Welcome offers. Ph 027 600 9989. mix, $80m3. Ph 027 915 LOOK “ Love leaves a memory FUNERALS FDANZ independence. Funeral Directors that no one can steal. Heartfelt thanks to the Sec A Johnson 7876. WHEY Protein Now at peace.” staff and residents at ROSETOWN 870 2236 Public Notices DRY mixed firewood. Ph Concentrate, 1.2kg, $40. Special thanks to the MILLS, San Michele for all the Titch 871 6792. Ph 022 0784 765. staff of Raeburn and Richard Henry Carlton. care of our beloved FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 - LOUNGE SUITE Matariki Hospitals for 3 On 25 May 2014, after a Mum, and her family AGM $170, 10m - $300 THREE piece, their kind and short illness aged 71 in her final months. FUNERALS delivered. Ph 07 873 9190 comfortable and smart, dedicated care of years. Loving eternal A service has been held. or 021 617 349. Pirongia Community Association Inc good cond, $100. Ph 870 Joyce. companion of TI Tree, ute loads, Ph 027 6196. A service to celebrate Julianne. Loved 870 2137 formerly known as 423 1381. Joyce’s life will be held all hours father, grandfather, SMYTH, 9452539AA Pirongia Residents & Ratepayers Association Inc O.M.G. at Old St John's brother, uncle and Norma Evelyn. For sincere and will hold their AGM on Wednesday 25 June 2014 For Sale WOMEN’S fashion and Anglican Church, friend. On 24 May 2014, aged professional service Arawata Street, Te at 7pm, in the Pirongia Community Centre, accessories, new/pre- A service for Richard 77. Beloved wife of the when it matters most loved, open 10am daily, Awamutu on will be held at The late Norman Richard. corner Crozier and Ross Streets, Pirongia HIGHCHAIR Wednesday, 28 May Alpha Hotel Complex - Church of Jesus Christ Cherished mother and - Followed by a presentation by 9648352AA EXCELLENT condition, a Kihikihi, buy two items 2014, at 1.30pm of Latter Day Saints, mother-in-law of 262 Ohaupo Road spare at Nana’s, $40. Ph followed by private and get third free!! Open Taylor Ave, Te Louise and Steve (Te Te Awamutu Councillor Claire St Pierre & light refreshments 871 7797 after 6pm or 021 seven days. cremation. All Awamutu on Awamutu), and Julie rosetownfunerals.com All Welcome 0400 106. communications Wednesday, 28 May, 12 and Jonathan (China). please to the Any queries ph 871 9814 TELEVISION noon followed by the Gran to Nik, Robert Te Awamutu Public Notices PANASONIC Viera, 32" Craighead family c/- burial at Te Awamutu and Sheena, Michelle PO Box 137, Te LCD with Freeview Box, Lawn Cemetery. and Sam, Garion and Funeral Services ex cond, been a spare Awamutu. 8564197AA Richard is at his home Alyssa, Cameron and television, $150. Ph 871 Te Awamutu Funeral from Monday to Shannon. Great Gran For compassionate Services FDANZ 7797 after 6pm or 021 0400 Wednesday. All to Kiarn. and caring Service 106. communications to The service for Norma DUDSON, Richard Mills’ Family will be held at Grazing Kathleen Olivia (Kath). C/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Alexandra House 871 5131 Passed away Te Awamutu. Chapel, 570 Alexandra WANTED, 30 good quality peacefully at home on ROSETOWN Street, Te Awamutu silage bales. Ph 871 9993. Thursday, 22 May FUNERALS FDANZ on Wednesday, 28 May OTOROHANGA DISTRICT COUNCIL WANTED - grazing for 2014, in Te Awamutu 2014 at 2pm followed nine month old calves or/ surrounded by her by private cremation. 2014/15 DOG CONTROL FEES and 18 month heifers. Ph loving family. Loved MILLS, Messages to 214 Alexandra House Chapel 871 6661. wife of the late Philip Richard. Warburton Crescent, 570 Alexandra St Pursuant to the provisions of the Dog Control Act 1996, public notice is WANTED, winter grazing Dudson and loved Loved and respected Te Awamutu. Garth & Lynette Williams hereby given that the fees for the registration and control of dogs for the for approx 20 x-bred sister of Phyllis. Loved Committee and Te Awamutu Funeral Joanna Gulliver year commencing 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 are due and payable from cows. Ph 871 9993. mother of Wayne, Tom Country Music Services FDANZ and Patty, Lynn and Member Te Awamutu 1 July 2014. Simon, Erin and Len, Country Variety Club Personal Pets Inc. You will be sadly The following fees are prescribed and apply to all dogs over the age of and much loved nana HUNTAWAY puppies, of Dana and Iain, missed by all. Rest in WARNOCK, LOVE IS CLOSER three months: peace Richard. Marguerite Elena. good working parents, Jamie, Kane and – Ray Thurgood, 1. Dog Registration and Control Fees four males, one female, Amanda, Jade and Wonderful memories THAN YOU THINK President. of a very caring lady wormed and vaccinated. Ashleigh, Tyrone, There is no need to travel Urban Dogs $124 per dog Ph 027 240 7542. Sharnee and George. who contributed so to the ends of the earth to Urban Dogs - Neutered $ 98 per dog 9271623AA Great grandmother to much to our find the one you love. Ashli, Keiton, Lachy, community and Our matchmakers know Urban Dogs - Special Owner Scheme $ 98 per dog Your Bayley, Iziah, Eli and volunteer groups. so many sincere and Urban Dogs - Neutered & Special Owner Scheme $ 54 per dog Over many years Tryton. genuine singles who are Rural Dogs $ 98 per dog According to Kath’s Marguerite manned in your area and wanting local wishes, a private the telephone for our to meet right now. You Rural Dogs - Special Owner Scheme $ 54 per dog group with wisdom ceremony was held don’t need a computer, 2. An additional late registration fee of 50% of the fee will be payable classifi eds with family. and kindly advice all you need is a phone which will never be “A wonderful mother and the successful on dogs not registered before 01 August 2014. forgotten. We have all matchmakers will put and a great been enriched by 3. A registration tag will be supplied for each dog on registration. DIRECT friend to all.” you in touch as soon as being part of her life. today. Phone 0800 856 640 All fees include Goods and Services Tax. All communications to Much loved and www.lovesuccess.co.nz the Dudson family C/- respected by the Te Dog owners are encouraged to register their dogs before 1 August 2014. LINE 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu Volunteer Lost and Found In addition to a late registration fee, failure to register any dog may also Awamutu. Cancer Support FOUND - white/grey result in the issue of an Infringement Notice, which carries a fi ne of $300. ROSETOWN Group. FUNERALS FDANZ tabby, St Ledger Road Registrations may be paid at the Council Offi ce, 17 Maniapoto Street, area. Ph 027 7475 659. Otorohanga or by posting the fees to Otorohanga District Council, P O Box LOST, between PH 871 5151 Farmlands and 11, Otorohanga 3940. Pukeatua, green plastic D.C. Clibbery View the Courier online - www.teawamutu.co.nz rectangular water 9648567AA CHIEF EXECUTIVE trough. 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The Searchers back Caves Choir coming to play Hamilton

The Searchers has changed and are appearing at this time around Hamilton’s you can expect Founders Theatre more of the same! on Thursday, July Will lead singer 31 and to celebrate Spencer James belt we have a copy of out his former (The Most Of) The band The First Searchers for you Class’s great hit to win ahead of the Beach Baby? return of one of the There’s only one most popular Brit- way to find out. Pop groups of all Remember the time. ‘60’s – The Celebrating over Searchers are back, 50 years in the busi- and they’re ready ness the Searchers to party. have pumped out Tickets from The Waitomo Caves Choir have come up the experience. such great hits as Ticketek. from the caves to perform their winter series Te Awamutu Courier has two double Sweets For My and included Te Awamutu in the itinerary. passes to give away to this concert. Sweet, Sugar And These and a fur- when purchasing ■ To be in to win The concert is being held in the Method- Spice, Needles And ther ten ripper and receive your simply put your ist Church, Bank Street at 2pm on Saturday, ■ To be in to win simply put your name, address Pins, Don’t Throw tracks make up our tickets for just name, address and June 7. and daytime phone number on the back of a Your Love Away, featured CD and it’s $49.99 (plus fees). daytime phone This venue was chosen because of the standard sized envelope, address it to the Someday We’re the ideal precursor A renowned live number on the back acoustics that are most suited to accappella Waitomo Caves Choir Competition and make sure Gonna Love Again, to get you amped act The Searchers of a standard sized singing and the choir is looking forward to it reaches our office by 5pm, Friday. When You Walk In for the show. have had audiences envelope, address it The Room, Bumble As well there’s a dancing in the to The Most of The Bee, Take Me For special earlybird aisles and calling Searchers SUNSHINE ON THE LEITH M TUE 7:45, What I’m Worth ticket price on offer for more during Competition and WED 10:20 & 7:45, THU 5:40, and Take It Or until the end of their earlier visits make sure it reaches FRI 10:20 & 5:40, SAT & SUN 1:00 & 5:30 Leave It to name but May. Simply quote here. our office by 5pm, GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL M a few. the promo code VIP Word is nothing Friday. TUE & WED 5:35, THU & FRI 6:00, SAT & SUN 3:10 This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting families of children with cancer. GODZILLA M TUE 7:30 INVISIBLE WOMAN M TUE 5:40, GODZILLA M FINAL WED 10:10 & 5:40 WED 7:30, SAT & SUN 5:05 CINEMA SCENE CHEF M TUE & FINAL WED 5:30 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST M SON OF GOD M TUE 5:25, THU 7:40, SAT & SUN 1:20 FINAL WED 10:00 & 5:25 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE Maleficent OTHER WOMAN M TUE & WED 7:50, PAST M TUE, WED & FRI 7:40, FRI 7:55, SAT & SUN 5:50 SAT & SUN 7:35 Angelina Jolie is MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST the villainous Mal- BAD NEIGHBOURS R16 eficent in this dark TUE & WED 8:00, THU 7:55, R16 THU & FRI 8:00, retelling of Walt SAT & SUN 8:00 SAT & SUN 3:35 & 7:55 Disney's Sleeping GRACE OF MONACO PG THU 5:50, MALEFICENT TBA THU & FRI 5:25, Beauty. FRI 10:00 & 5:50, SAT & SUN 3:40 & 5:40 SAT & SUN 2:55 A beautiful, pure- TRIP TO ITALY M THU 7:50, MALEFICENT TBA hearted woman, FRI 10:10 & 7:50, SAT & SUN 3:55 & 7:45 THU & FRI 7:30, SAT & SUN 7:25 Maleficent has an BELLE M TUE & WED 5:50, EDGE OF TOMORROW M, FAULT IN idyllic life growing OUR STARS BOTH START JUN 5 up in a peaceable THU & FRI 5:30, SAT & SUN 1:40 & 5:55 forest kingdom, SPECIAL MORNING SHOWS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY until one day when an invading army threatens the har- she ultimately suffers a ruthless places a curse upon his newborn mony of the land. betrayal. infant Aurora. Maleficent rises Bent on revenge, she faces an As the child grows, Malefi- to be the land's fierc- epic battle with the invading cent realises that Aurora holds What do you think? est protector, but king's successor and, as a result, the key to peace in the kingdom. TEXT US NOW ON 021 241 4568 The Trip Insert the code TAC before your message - limit of 150 characters or to Italy write: Editor, Te Awamutu Courier, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3800 email: Brilliant [email protected] British comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are reunited on another culinary Te Awamutu odyssey, following 2010's The Trip. This time the pair, again playing Courier semi-fictionalised Your community newspaper for over 100 years versions of them- selves, will bicker retracing the steps indulging in some offs. and brood their of the Romantic sparkling banter Warning: To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 way from Rome to poets' grand tour and Contains Michael the Amalfi Coast; of Italy and impersonation- Caine impressions.

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