Keeping it in the family: Nana and grandson win national music awards
A singing dynasty spanning three generations won big in the weekend when a grandmother and her grandson took away two national titles.
Sharon Russell and Josh Keating competed at the New Zealand Country Music Awards in Taupō last weekend. Russell won Veteran Country Entertainer of the Year and Keating was named Intermediate Country Entertainer of the Year.
For Russell, an accomplished singer of 30 years, seeing her grandson win was a fantastic experience. “This is an elite competition ... it was pretty special.”
Josh’s parents have also won awards – the couple took home the Senior Entertainer of the Year award along with Russell when they competed as family music trio Always at Heart in 2016.
Congratulations Sharon and Josh!
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Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Ashley Christmas Carol Service - All Welcome
Time for our annual Christmas Carol Service.
7 pm Wednesday 24 December - that's Christmas Eve.
39 Canterbury St, in the Ashley Village - signposted from Scenic Route 72.
Our guest service leader, Paul Askin, and his band of talented musicians will take us through a programme of favourite carols and worship.
Supper to follow.
A koha/donation will be greatly appreciated. Funds raised go towards the maintenance and repairs of our heritage building.
Enquiries: Ph 027 289 1380
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