Passionate Ongaonga history buffs Ian Cookson and Dennis Schaw are bringing history into the present, with a video evening full of "storytelling and true lies".
Titled Local Heroes, the video, to be screened at the Ongaonga Town Hall, features tales from more than a dozen Ongaonga identities, interviewed and filmed by Dennis and Ian, keen members of the Ongaonga Historical Society.
Dennis says, "This is a first for Ian and me so you can expect the odd glitch, but we are both passionate about local history and we're hoping for a successful evening. The interviews run for about 12 minutes each and a traditional supper will be held after the event."
A gold coin donation would be appreciated, with proceeds going to the Ongaonga Historical Society to help restore the Coles Factory.
"We're calling this Series One: we already have Series Two ready for editing and will be showing that towards the end of the year. If these series are successful Ian and I would like to continue interviewing anyone who believes they have something of Central Hawke's Bay history to offer, in any field.