Rose & Cultural Festival Day 2 : Saturday Nov 4th

Ngaroto Nurseries manager Trevor Singe has been delighted by the response to their first annual Garden Art Festival. The crowds turned out in huge numbers to experience the range of stalls, exhibitions and activities.

The historic Temple Cottage has recently been restored and furnished under the guidance of the Temple Cottage Development Committee. It is normally open by appointment (Ph 07-871-8248), but this weekend visitors are welcome at any time.

Above: Committee treasurer Olive Campbell describes some of the house's features to visitor Les Broome. Les also contributed to the restoration by lining the walls.

The Stonecarving Symposium began today and runs until next Saturday.

Left: The first carver to make her mark was Jocelyn Pratt from Putaruru.

Kihikihi Kindergarten Bride of the Year
Te Awamutu College Hall

The hugely successful Bride of the Year was won by Rebecca Hishon (nee Clements). Click here for more photos and information.

The contestants were:

1. Nikki Frederick (nee Frederick)
2. Dianne Connor (nee Carthy)
3. Cherie Griffiths (nee Hawkins)
4. Martine Russ (nee Donelly) 2nd Runner Up
5. Colette Withers (nee Sargeant)
6. Catherine White (nee van der Hulst)
7. Trish Todd (nee Hose)
8. Joanne Wellington (nee Wellington) 1st Runner Up
9. Rebecca Hishon (nee Clements) Winner
10. Jenny Tynan (nee Care)
11. Karyn Nikora-Kerr (nee Nikora)
12. Judith Liponovic (nee Chapman)

Rebecca Hishon (nee Clements)

Flower Girls & Page Boy