Benmore

These are the words of Benmore resident, Colleen von Bardeleben. Her son, Dayne was on a school trip in Equador at the very moment that the earthquake struck there. Von Bardeleben explained that Dayne left for Equador on 9 April on a school trip which ...

The group originally called 'the Technical Itch' was formed in 1992 by brothers David and Colin Benmore who enlisted friends Pat Gallagher and bass player Mark Griffiths. The line up and name changed over the years with Russell, formerly of band the ...

Band member Colin Benmore who also worked with his bandmate at Accrington Academy, described him as 'a joker'. He said: "He put up a brave fight. He was a very caring person and he was a joker. "He was very quick-witted and he enjoyed a laugh.

Controversy has dogged the Benmore Irrigation Scheme, but after 10 years the positives are starting to show. Pat Deavoll talks with general manager Barry Shepherd on the scheme's contribution to farming and the next development ahead. Travellers peer ...

Sustainable Coastlines Charitable Trust founder Sam Judd will attend the zone committee's meeting to discuss the possibility of a “Love your Lake” campaign with regards to Lake Benmore, and projects in Willow Burn. The organisation, which focusses on ...

Thousands of sheep in the yards at Benmore Station for the first of two recent displenishing sales, which attracted buyers from all over Otago and Southland. — Otago Witness, 12.4.1916. A somewhat serious disturbance took place in the canteen at the ...