ANZAC commemorations in Waipa
This Saturday 25 April, ANZAC commemorations will be held across the district. For information on any of these services, see below.
CAMBRIDGE
The Dawn Service will be held outside the Cambridge Town Hall, commencing at 6am. The Civic Commemorative Services will be held inside the Town Hall commencing at 9am, followed by placing of wreaths at the cenotaph.
Members of the public and community groups who wish to participate in the Civic Commemorative Service Parade are asked to assemble at the former RSA site at the corner of Empire & Alpha Streets at 8.45am.
The Cambridge Returned Services Association extend an invitation to members of the public attending the Dawn Service to join with their member for refreshments to be served at the Prince Albert Restaurant and Bar at the conclusion of the Dawn Service.
Parking will be available for the aged and infirm in Kirkwood Street for both Services.
TE AWAMUTU - DAWN PARADE
Ex service personnel will parade outside the RSA Clubrooms, 381 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu at 5.45am. The service will be held at the War Memorial, Anzac Green, at 6am and members of the public are invited to attend.
TE AWAMUTU - CIVIC COMMEMORATION SERVICE
This service will take place at the War Memorial, Anzac Green, at 11am and members of the public are invited to join the returned and service personnel there. Returned, service and members of uniformed groups are requested to parade at the RSA. Clubrooms, 381 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu at 10.30am.
RSA requests that medals be worn. Medals worn by family on behalf of deceased service personnel should be worn on the right chest. Wreaths will be laid at the Memorial and organisations desiring to place official wreaths will report to the Marshall in Teasdale Street, on arrival at the Cenotaph. Members of the public desiring to lay wreaths should make their way independently through the ranks after the official wreaths have been laid.
The RSA Clubrooms will be open for all members, invited quests and members of affiliated Clubs from 1.00pm. Entertainment at 2.30pm, restaurant open at 4pm.
OHAUPO
Returned and Service persons and members of the public are invited to a memorial service to be held at the Ohaupo Memorial Hall, at 10.30am.
KAWHIA
Kawhia District ANZAC Parade. At 1.00pm a parade will be held to pay respect to the fallen of all wars. The Te Awamutu pipe band will be in attendance. Wives and families of service personnel may parade. School children are invited to attend the parade which will march from the Kawhia Town Hall to the War Memorial where a short service will be held.
Ex-Servicemen and Women are asked to assemble at the Kawhia Sports Clubs at 11.30am before parading. After the parade it is our intention to hold a community sing along from the wartime era. All are welcome to attend at the Kawhia Sports Club. From those who can a plate would be appreciated.