August 2023 – Page 9 – The Valley Profile

Arleearna Drake’s traditional outfit was one of three looks she wore to take out the crown at the Little Miss, Exquisite Queen 2023 pageant. Photo: BIPIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Pageant queen sets sights on Top Model

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:August 15, 2023
Post category:News

For twelve year old Arleearna Drake, the catwalk is her place to shine. The Karangahake resident was crowned the winner of the Little Miss, Exquisite Queen 2023 pageant on August 5.…

A group of senior tap dancers are about to sit their dance exams. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Toe-tapping fun for senior exercisers

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:August 15, 2023
Post category:News

It’s Wednesday morning, and the Cooperating Parish in Paeroa echoes with the sound of metal against the wooden floor. A group of women, the eldest in her late 80s, are…

Waihi Beach Bowling Club president Neville Wiseman says it’s the people who have kept him interested in the club. Photo: SUPPLIED

‘Legend’ still walking the green at 92

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:August 15, 2023
Post category:Sport

It wasn’t the game that drew Neville Wiseman to the bowling green 26 years ago. It wasn’t the game that made him stay either - it was the people. Now, the 92-year-old…

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