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Hood loves his eye-catching, two-door, left-hand-drive 1958 Ford Custom – the
body is all beautiful two-tone paintwork and gleaming chrome -it looks very
much as a 1950’s cruiser should, but you can instantly tell by the look and the
sound of this...
They say there is an artist in every one of us, its just a matter of having the opportunity, and the courage, to let that artist out to play. When Rachel Savage was recuperating from a mountain bike...
Eat for the season
It’s good for your wallet and your waistline
With today’s global transport options, it can be easy to lose track of local seasonality. Strawberries and sweetcorn in winter?? No problem! We’re spoilt for choice, but we pay...
The old saying, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ is sage indeed and rings particularly true for the 1986 Toyota Corolla GT Twin Cam 16. It’s not that this car isn’t smart to look at from the outside,...
Easy, relaxed living is the order of the day at this Allenton home.
On a quiet street, in an area abundant with traditional red brick homes, the bright white and mono pitch roof of this home is completely incongruous -...
When Cilla Baker set up her business, E3 Training, she knew that right from the start, she wanted to give something back to the community. Cilla and husband Jon are very passionate about mental health and Gumboot Friday, which...
Imagine the scenario; you’ve raised your kids, and they’ve all left home – you’re enjoying a great social life, travelling and eating out, then out of the blue a phone call changes your life, and you find yourself once...
Travelling to Taipei may be off the menu at present, but you can certainly take your tastebuds there! Dining out in Ashburton has just gone up a couple of notches, with the launch of an exciting new menu, and...
words & images: Judy McAuliffe
YOU’RE INVITED! MSA CLUB OPEN DAY Sunday 19 June 2pm -5pm Come along and get a feel for the Club. Chat with members of the Club’s different sections. Live music and a great vibe....
words: Judy McAuliffe images: supplied
From a very early age, our kids are online. They’re playing games, listening to music, watching movies and YouTube and interacting. But are they safe? Are we safe? Do we even know what...
words & images: Leanne Gichard
Here in Mid Canterbury we are blessed with many options when it comes to playing sport, but how much does the average Mid Cantabrian know about badminton? I, for one, knew very little, so thought...
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