North Canterbury News: February 29, 2024
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NEWS<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>29</strong>, <strong>2024</strong><br />
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Fun-filled weekend in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
In Support ... Firefighter Laura Jory from the Woodend<br />
Volunteer Fire Brigade swims her lengths in support of<br />
the Amberley firefighters marathon swim.<br />
Finishing strongly... As firefighter Lucy Turnbull completes her<br />
lap, firefighter James Hooper dives in to start his last length as the<br />
clock ticks down to the 24 hours mark.<br />
Swimming for hope ... Amberley firefighter Lucas<br />
Percy takes his turn in the pool, helping raise over<br />
$103,000 for the IAmHope Foundation.<br />
Waiting their turn ... Hurunui Mayor Marie Black chats with<br />
councillors and staff during their 24 hour swim in support of<br />
Amberley firefighters. Mrs Black (left), who started and completed<br />
the marathon swim. and is with Raewyn Dent, Cr Fiona Harris and<br />
Joanne Lapthorne.<br />
Vintage craft fair ... Sally Bristow of Oxford, arrives<br />
with her 1948 HRG sports car at the Oxford Craft fair and<br />
Vintage Car Club, Christchurch display.<br />
Memories of home ... United Kingdom visitors Richard<br />
and Sharon Hague look over a2012 Morgan three<br />
wheeler on display at the Oxford Craft fair and Vintage<br />
Car Club, Christchurch Display. Back home the couple<br />
are regular participants in vintage car rallies.<br />
Fun day out ... Blaire Ward (4) and her grandmother Glenda<br />
Dobby celebrate as members of the Amberley Volunteer Fire<br />
Brigade complete their 24 hour marathon swim.<br />
All set ... Preparing the food at the Ashley<br />
Gorge Family Fun day last Saturday, are<br />
sisterinlaws Kathy Frampton (left) and<br />
Candy floss ... Soraya Smith (2) grabs amouthful of candy floss as<br />
grandpa Eddie Tirikatene of Kaiapoi, looks on at the Ashley Gorge.<br />
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