Welcome to the November issue of New England Focus. It’s hard to believe that 2008 is almost over, so if you have things still to do on your yearly list, consider this a reminder that your time is running out. Now, with all the financial doom and gloom in the papers it’s hard to look at all the positives happening all around us. Armidale, pardon the cliché, is thriving and we’re proud to be a part of it, so it’s on with the show ...
We have some interesting interviews this month. We find out that the owners of Courtneys Jewellers, Mandy and David Courtney have a passion for motorcycles. We also interview Robert Valler, the Commanding Officer of Training Ship Armidale, which is the 67th training establishment of the Australian Navy Cadets.
Mark Bullen shares his experience about a recent work trip to the 2008 Paralympics, and Gina Haddad, New England Girls’ School’s new equestrian coach talks about her career choice.