Community Patrol thanks local supporters

Community Patrol thanks local supporters

Richmond’s Community Patrol thanked the community for it’s continued support last week, presenting a gift of flowers to two of its long time sponsors. Community Patrol aims to help prevent crime and reduce harm through the active presence of patrollers in the...
Historic treasure trove discovered

Historic treasure trove discovered

A ‘treasure trove’ of historic photos has been discovered in a discarded photo album last week at the Richmond Hospice Shop. The small purple album was found amongst donated goods left at the door of the Gladstone Road store in Richmond about two weeks ago. Anete...
Seniors get together to sing each other well

Seniors get together to sing each other well

Ruth Collingham has always had a passion for singing. When she moved to Nelson two years ago, she knew she wanted to use her talents to help others. Ruth used to run a singing group in Wellington for a lung disease group and wanted to bring people together when she...
Community works together to prepare for coronavirus

Community works together to prepare for coronavirus

The Nelson and Tasman regions are already feeling the effects of coronavirus, or Covid-19, with community leaders and local employers holding a public meeting to discuss plans to deal with the global pandemic. The meeting, organised by Nelson MP Nick Smith, with...
Education grant empowers local women

Education grant empowers local women

It was a pile of pamphlets on her desk that finally convinced Shona Bryant that it was time to become a teacher. The mum of two had been a teacher aide for over 10 years, when a colleague turned to her and asked, “Why are you not a teacher yet?” For Shona, who has two...