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The building in the first pic used to be the Valley Roller Rink. In the 1970s we would have school excursions or socials there. In the 80s, it was a social hub for teens and young adults. Inside the door to the left, you paid your admission then turned left to hire skates and buy food and drink. Ahead was an oval rink taking up most of the space. Down the back was the DJ booth and a small learner's rink. In 1986, there was a 24 hour skate-a-thon.

The second pic is what at the same time was a Mobil service station.

I couldn't find any pics or articles about the skating rink so I'm posting what I remember to pass the information on to people who never would have known about it.

Denniston is a place in New Zealand. Pattern free from Ravelry

I love it and can't wait to make the matching cardigan.

As posted on Hawke's Bay British American MC page, a ride will leave from Mobil Taradale Road travelling to the Puketapu Pub.

If you are planning to drive in Napier at lunchtime tomorrow, plan your trip accordingly.

13 All Blacks died in service during World War One. The first was Napier born Albert Downing. He was killed in action on 8 August 1915. This Saturday afternoon, we remember Albert and those he served with during a memorial service at the Taradale War Memorial at 2pm.

Albert is remembered on a family headstone at Park Island cemetery, Napier and on th4e Napier War memorial.

Albert Downing - Wikipedia

All Blacks at War — Homegrown TV

Cardigan to follow in a few weeks

Napier

With views like this, why travel the roads? Napier, New Zealand

This is what I have and all knits are made from vintage patterns, mostly in New Zealand wool.

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