October 2022 – Page 7 – The Valley Profile

Elizabeth Preston with her new children's book, Nana Bet's Big Trip. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Ngatea nonagenarian writes children’s tale

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:October 25, 2022
Post category:News

An accidental fall down a flight of stairs led Elizabeth Preston to write Nana Bet’s Big Trip. The 91-year-old great-grandmother from Ngātea told The Profile her children’s book was about…

Around 25 people attended the Paeroa Tennis and Squash Club open day on October 9. Photo: SUPPLIED

Tennis club plans to bounce back

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:October 18, 2022
Post category:Sport

The Paeroa Tennis and Squash Club is encouraging more community involvement in the sports after two years of Covid-19 faults.Committee member Shane Mitchell told The Profile membership and tennis activity…

Brad and Rebecca Johnson will lead the horse trek on November 26. Photo: SUPPLIED

Riders wanted for fundraiser

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:October 18, 2022
Post category:Rural

Kaihere and its nearby rural communities are being encouraged to saddle up for a horse trek fundraiser through farmland and forestry hosted by Kaihere School PTA on November 26.PTA member…

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