Author Archives: Annette Taylor

The magnificent May market

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

THE rain really did stay away and the sky was a crisp blue at the May Gordonton Country Market. Perhaps it was a tad on the chilly side, but there were hot drinks to sip, doughnuts to nibble and way  … Continue reading →

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The Farm Shop is open!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

The Farm Shop, Gordonton’s newest business specialising in local produce, had its Grand Opening yesterday – and it sure was busy. Doors officially opened at high noon – but the first customer was tapping on the door at 8.15am. N8N’s … Continue reading →

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Invasion of the spiders

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Look who dropped by for dinner. Number 8 Network’s home and office has been inundated with rather big spiders – like this handsome young lass, aka Dolomedes sp.  Otherwise known as a nurseryweb spider she slowed up the dish-washing somewhat. … Continue reading →

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ANZAC 2013

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

For a handful, ANZAC Day in Gordonton began at 6 this morning at the Cenotaph: The crowds turned up at 10am for the main event, starting at the Hall, followed by the laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph.     … Continue reading →

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Misty market draws the crowds

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

A light fog got the day off to a brisk start at April’s Gordonton Country Market. That didn’t stop the locals flocking to where it was all happening: …or selling their produce:   …or bringing along their pumpkins. Craft was … Continue reading →

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Major Blunder in Gordonton

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

- but not the type you think.  N8N was alerted to a visit to Gordonton by Major Blunder, Officer Commanding, Fifth Waikato Dragoons Regiment, Northern Command, Alf’s Imperial Army. Following on from a successful Battle of Hastings held  last year … Continue reading →

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