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Since a TV Viewers' Association was set up in Nelson, sales of television sets in the district increased steadily, although quietly. This was in accord with the policy of retailers who felt that the unrestricted display and sale of sets should not be proceeded with until the Broadcasting Corporation officially recognised the 1 watt translator station built on Princes Drive. Now, a forest of antennas are springing up on houses as the retailers launched their sales campaign following official recognition of the station. The quality of the signals, at present, vary with the conditions, but they will undoubtedly improve when the new 25 watt translator is installed, possibly by Christmas. Much credit for the introduction of TV in Nelson must go to Errol Neale and John Ross, two radio enthusiasts who built the translator after experimenting for some months. They are seen here doing a little maintenance work on the receiver.

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Window displays of working sets have proved crowd-stoppers

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Final touches are added to a new antenna by technician Brian Plum

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Some stores preferred to bring the crowds inside to watch

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Ian Hatton and Brian Keeper sitting in £360 worth of rowing boat recently arrived from Australia. The shell, a beautifully-built and light craft, is the Rowing Club's first coxless pairs boat.