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1 week ago | cambridgenews.nz | Mary Anne Gill

Five Stags bar in Leamington, known for its hunting-themed decor, is facing an uncertain future due to multiple reports of intoxication and disorderly behaviour over the past three years. Founded in 2012 as a family-friendly bar and restaurant, Five Stags has fallen foul of the police, the Medical Officer of Health and the Liquor Licensing Authority.

2 weeks ago | cambridgenews.nz | Mary Anne Gill

Cambridge was well represented in France for Anzac Day commemorations over the weekend and the 25th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Le Quesnoy. The 28 students from Cambridge High School and their four teachers were at the service outside Te Arawhata – the New Zealand Liberation Museum. They led the New Zealand anthem watched by Waipā deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk, Cambridge Community Board members Alana Mackay and Philip Coles and Jo and Brendan Lindsay from Cambridge Stud.

2 weeks ago | cambridgenews.nz | Mary Anne Gill

On a day of highlights perhaps the most significant came when Cambridge RSA president Tony Hill read out a letter from King Charles III to Les Winslade. Les at 104 was not only the oldest one at the Anzac Day Commemoration Service but the last World War II veteran, hence the letter from the king marking the 80th anniversary year of the war’s end. “I owe my peaceful childhood to the steadfast efforts of those of your comrades, with yourselves, in overcoming tyranny,” the letter said.

2 weeks ago | cambridgenews.nz | Mary Anne Gill

Nine-year-old Lottie Bourke loves running. So does Fred Needham. There’s 67 years and at least three generations between them and that says Cambridge Harriers Jubilee committee member Margaret Fisher is what makes the Cambridge Athletic and Harrier Club so special. The club is about to celebrate its 75th anniversary with a cross country relay next week from their grounds in Vogel St followed by a celebration dinner in the Roto-o-Rangi Community Hall.

2 weeks ago | cambridgenews.nz | Jesse Wood

David Morris can often be found washing dishes in the clubroom kitchen, but on Saturday the humble Hautapu rugby servant was on the field playing his 150th premier match. Jesse Wood spoke to him on the achievement. David Morris had never kicked a conversion in club rugby before, but this was a special occasion, and no-one was about to argue when got the ball. It was full time – Quentin Hill had scored under the posts – it was 88-10 and no harm would be done if he missed.