http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz en-us Fri, 01 May 2026 15:56:38 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/post/62182/bastille-day-in-cambridge-2024/ Sunday 14th July in Cambridge - Morning at the Lion's Market and afternoon French film at Tivoli CinemaBastille Day Morning:Info Stand at the Lion's Market - 8.30am-1pm, Sunday 14th July at Memorial Park, Cambridge. We will have an info stand to promote the Cambridge-Le Quesnoy Sister City relationship. Come along and say bonjour!Bastille Day Afternoon:French Film at Tivoli Cinema - Mr Blake at Your Service 3.30pm, Sunday 14th JulyStarring John Malkovich, Émilie Dequenne, and Fanny ArdantY... Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/#post62182 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/post/83633/celebrating-freedom-and-friendship-museum-display/ From July 10th 2024, a new display at Cambridge Museum will tell the story of the liberation of Le Quesnoy, reveal Cambridge’s connections and explore the inspiration between Fred Graham’s Le Quesnoy sculpture in Cambridge.Cambridge Museum, 24 Victoria Street, CambridgeEntry: FreeThe museum is open weekdays 10am – 4pm, and weekends 10am – 2pm.Keep an eye on the Cambridge Museum Facebook page for family friendly events.... Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/#post83633 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/post/104186/upcoming-morning-tea-dates-aug-dec-2024/ 7 Aug, 2 Oct & 4 Dec 2024Regular morning teas on the first Wednesday of every second month in the café at The Woolshed, Te Awa Lifecare, 1866 Cambridge Road. All welcome, come along and chat all things Le Quesnoy, France, and military history. Dates: 10am on 7 August 202410am on 2 October 202410am on 4 December 2024Please check dates on our Facebook page... Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/#post104186 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/post/111166/colouring-competition-2023--welcome-sister-cities/ In November 2023 we look forward to welcoming our two sister cities to Cambridge - Le Quesnoy (France) and Bihoro (Japan).Here's a fun colouring competition for children of Waipa District aged 4-12 years. Age groups for judging are: 4-6yrs, 7-9yrs, 10-12yrs. One winner from each age group will receive a French or Japanese themed prize pack.Entries close 5pm 6th November 2023. Judges decision is final. Entries are to be submitted at Cambridge Library, 23 Wilson Street. Winners will be notified by... Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/#post111166 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/post/105908/update-on-the-nz-liberation-museum--te-arawhata-in-le-quesnoy/ French Ambassador Mrs Laurence Beau and Cultural Advisor Eric Soulier from the French Embassy will be visiting us Wednesday 21st June. Sir Don McKinnon will also attend to provide an update on the New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata in Le Quesnoy. Please join us – WHEN: 9am Wednesday 21st June WHERE: The Woolshed, Te Awa Lifecare, 1866 Cambridge Road. Café service available.... Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/#post105908 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/post/58593/le-quesnoy-liberation-day-2022/ 4pm at the Le Quesnoy SculptureCorner of Thornton Road and Victoria Street,Cambridge All welcome. Join us on Friday 4th November 2022 to commemorate the liberation of Le Quesnoy by New Zealand WW1 soldiers that took place on 4th November 1918. Then join us for a catch up over drinks at the Good Union.... Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/#post58593 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/post/42080/cambridge-bastille-day-2022/ We are planning Bastille Day festivities here in Cambridge...  Plans are underway for some fun FAMILY-FRIENDLY events in Cambridge such as French themed face painting, the Furry Friends French Fashion competition and parade, a display at the museum and more. Pet owners are invited to dress up their animals and bring them along to the Cambridge-Le Quesnoy Friendship Association stand outside the BNZ where there will be a Furry Friends French Fashion competition and parade. Entries ... Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/#post42080 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/post/72789/joyeux-noEl-get-together-2021/ Thursday 9th December, 5.30pmAt Que Bar, Empire Street, Cambridge. Join us at Que Bar to toast the end of the year and the start of the holiday season. Drinks and nibbles available for purchase, feel free to stay on for a meal. Please RSVP to alana.mackay@waipadc.govt.nz by Monday 6th December so we can let Que Bar know how many people to expect. With the new COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) coming in later this week, please note that My Vaccine Passes are required and will... Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/#post72789 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/post/67620/bastille-day-in-cambridge-2021/ From berets to bonjours, Cambridge went a bit French for the day on Bastille Day. What a great celebration of Cambridge's sister city connection with Le Quesnoy on Bastille Day and through the July school holidays - there were things for kids & adults to do! Cambridge’s annual celebration of Bastille Day is all about having a mid-winter French-themed day, and a way for Cambridge to celebrate its sister city connection with Le Quesnoy in France. The Cambridge Le Quesnoy Friendship Association t... Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/#post67620 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/post/64877/anzac-day-in-cambridge-2021/ Photo credit: Richard Lummus, 2019Sunday 25 April:ANZAC Dawn Service - Cambridge Town Hall Plaza - 6amANZAC Civic Service - Cambridge Town Hall - 9am In the evening before ANZAC Day - Saturday 24 April:ANZAC Tribute Concert - 7pm at Cambridge Town Hall, presented by the Cambridge Brass Band, local Big Band and Cambridge Cruisers Rock 'N' RollAll welcome.... Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cambridgelequesnoy.co.nz/blog/#post64877