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SCOREBOARD Results
Sharon Bradford-75, Hilary Lovett, Pauline Bell- 76, Jenny Williams-77 Nearest The Pins: No. 4 Gabites: Pauline Bell, No 8 House of Travel Ashburton: Sally Lemon, No.12 Lynn’s Small Salon:Maryanne Urquhart No. 14 Todds of Ashburton:Helen Argyle , 2nd Shot to Green: Janice Dunlop
Golf Aorangi South Canterbury Golf Women’s Open Pennants May 27 Zone 1 (Geraldine) Mayfield 1 10 versus Methven 7 Rakaia 1 10 versus Ashburton 1 7 Tinwald 1 10 versus Geraldine 1 7 Zone 2 (Geraldine) Geraldine 2 8.5 versus Tinwald 2 8.5 Rakaia 2 13 versus Ashburton 2 4 Pleasant Point 1 12 versus Mayfield 2 5 Zone 3 (Timaru) Timaru 11 versus Fairlie 6 Temuka 10.5 versus Pleasant Point 2 6.5 Maungati 12 versus North Otago 1 5 Zone 4 (Gleniti) Waimate 10.5 versus North Otago 2 6.5 Tokarahi 14 versus Lower Waitaki 3 Gleniti 14 versus St. Andrews 3.
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Tucker Shield. Stableford Competition in Grades. Winner with 43 points was Bill Gates. A Grade 0-19 1st Peter McLauchlan with 39 points; 2nd Ian Beach with 37 points; 3rd Mike Gray with 36 points; 4th = Owen Everest, Murray Anderson and Brian Waller with 35 points.
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B Grade 20-27 1st George Cartney with 39 points; 2nd Graeme Wilson with 37 points; 3rd Merv Green with 34 points; 4th Neil Connelly with 33 points; 5th = Eddie Tulip, Eddie Chilton and Alan Moore with 32 points.
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C Grade 28+ 1st Bill Gates with 43 points; 2nd = Trevor Kerr, Bob Collins and Arnold Rushton with 36 points; 5th Bernie Caldwell with 35 points; 6th Graham Taylor with 34 points. Two’s: Roger Duff, Peter McLauchlan and Stewart Dunlop.
Ashburton Golf Club Women’s Section May 21 Rnd 1 Smallbone Trophy, Rnd 2 Bermaline Cup Sharon Bradford-33, Wendy Parr-32, Hilary Ward-29 Tuesday May 28th, 2013 Rnd 1 Tucker Salver
Nine Hole Section May 23 Stableford- Sue Letham – 15.
Mayfield Golf Club May 25 Winners: Four Ball Best Ball (Pairs): Andrew Lake and Stuart Wilson nett 61, Ted Ralston and Logan Tasker 65, Richard Spicer and Ian Hoskin 66. 2nd & 3rd Four Ball Winners: Steve King and Paul Grant; Terry Kingsbury and Bill Allan Nearest Pins: Aon Insurance Brokers No 2: Not Struck; Bayleys Real Estate No 11: Not Struck; Marilyn Cross Property Brokers No 5: Brian Fielder; ANZ No 14: Andrew Lake; ATS 2nd Shot No 9 and No 18: Terry Kingsbury Two’s: Andrew Lake Ash Vegas Player of the Day: Richard Spicer 84-1272; Nett Eagle No 17: Not Struck Next Week: 3rd Stableford and 5th Kerr.
Methven Golf May 25 ISTAS Winner: John Robinson 58 points Senior: Alister Maxwell 76-6-70 by lot; Intermediate: Jeremy Johnson 82-14-68; Junior A: Peter Harper 89-18-71 by lot; Junior B: John Robinson 93-25-68 Other Good scores, 69 Athol McAlpine 70 Stuart Wilson Dale Fisher Phil Elliott 71 Simon Hampton Dayle Lucas 72 Rob Fensom Bob Ilton David Gorman K J McCloy Twos, C J Middleton Alister Maxwell Bernard Walsh Barry Wackwitz (2) Eric Meaclem David Gorman Mike Harris Dayle Lucas (2) Tony Worsfold Piers Rolton Nearest the Pins #4 Arabica: Keith Middleton; #6 Terrace Downs: Dan Van der Salm; #13 Ski Time: Dayle Lucas; # 17 Hunters Wines: Tony Worsfold The Blue & Brown Pubs 2nd shot # 14: Jeremy Johnson Top Notch 4 Square Supermarket best nett: John Robinson 68 by lot; Aqua Japanese Restaurant 2nd nett: Jeremy Johnson 68; Golf Club Best gross: Dayle Lucas 75
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DAILY DIARY TODAY - THURSDAY, MAY 30 9.00am-4.00pm.
ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street Consultancy House. 9.30am. M.S.A. TAI CHI CLUB. Beginners class, newcomers welcome. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. 9.30am - 11.30pm. MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime section, new players very welcome. Sports Hall, Tancred Street. 9.30am - 12.30pm. ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open today. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East. 9.30am - 1.00pm. ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time round op shop. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Street. 10.00am. ST DAVID’S UNI0N CHURCH. Fit Kidz, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10.30am. MID CANTERBURY NEW COMERS NETWORK. New Comers coffee morning group. McDonald’s Ashburton. 10.45am. M.S.A. TAI CHI CLUB. Qigong exercises, newcomers welcome. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. 1.00pm. ASHBURTON SCOTTISH SOCIETY INDOOR BOWLS. Bowls afternoon new and old members welcome. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street. 1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 1.15pm. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - beginners welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip St. 7.30pm. GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing. learn to dance. All welcome. Pipe band hall, Creek Road.
TOMORROW FRIDAY MAY 31 9.00am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.00am. ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Drop in centre, St Andrews Anglican Church Hall, cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald. 1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 1.30pm. R.S.A. Euchre. R.S.A. Cox Street, Ashburton. 2.00pm. CAVENDISH CLUB. Library Circle, 31 Tancred Street. 7.30pm. S.P.C.A. FUNDRAISER. Quiz - team entries to Brian 308 9818 or 021 144 8123. $5 per head, 4 in a team. M.S.A. Havelock Street.
Tinwald Golf Club Tuesday Ladies Stroke Round May 27 Judith Smith nett 74, Joyce VanDerHeide 76, Joan Undy 79, Pat Bell 80, Di Bell 81 on C/b from Kirsty McAuliffe 81 Nearest The Pins: Sponsored by No. 6 – Stables Family Restaurant Not Struck: No12. - Hair by Mac & Maggie Maureen Colville: No. 2: 2nd Shot – Pat Bell: No. 16: 2nd Shot Outdoor Adventure – Valda Johnston Two’s – None 9 Hole Ladies Stroke Round Madge Sherriff nett 37 May 25 Medal Senior: Randall Feutz 68 c/b Evan Pearce 68, Paul Boon 69, Nigel Heney 70 b/l. Intermediate: Rod Harris 67,Dave Cockburn 71, Warren Eddington 71, Bruce Collins 73, Tony Clarke 73. Junior: Bryan Shanks 72, Wayne Ross 74, Kerry Whiting 75, Eddie Tulip 76, Dave Horrell 77 b/l. Women: Sue Newman 78, Helen Briggs 82 b/l. Nearest the pin: Tinwald Liquorland # 2; Bryan McFarlane . Gluyas Ford # 6; John Smitheram. Stirling Sports # 12; Dave Horrell. Ideal Electrical Supplies # 16; Lucas McGee. Two’s: Michael Thomas, Evan Pearce, Bryan Shanks, Nigel Heney, Randall Feutz, John Smitheram. Eagle; # 14 Josh Smith. Net Eagle; # 18 not struck.
Shooting Coronation Smallbore Rifle Club May 27 A big night for Tyro shooters last week Paul Skinner, Nathan Olsen and Nikita Begbie the stand out shooters. Conor Power 84.1, Emma Smith 74.0, Morgan Smith 76.0, Emma Waite 80.0, Jared Ward 73, Paul Skinner 94.3 & 91.3, Jacob Skinner 47 & 62. Ben Wakelin 68, Chris Tull 40 & 76, Jaden Tull 72 & 84.1, Nathan Olsen 88.1, Adriaan Dupris 80.2 & 84.1, Liam O’Reilly 83, Simon O’Reilly 77.1, Caty Bradford 64, Nikita Begbie 88.1, Tom McAndrew 72, Hamish Sheate 80, Connor Hydes 84, Liam Hydes 79, James Sheate 70.1, Erin McLaren 84, Murray Cook 80, On Monday it has to be said the scores were
pretty ordinary. Most shooters were catching up on Springfield shield and Tucker trophy cards Steve and Savanna McArthur held the top places. Heather Ross continues to improve. Savanna McArthur 97.4 & 93.1, Steve McArthur 197.9 & 98.4, Kate Taylor 93.3, Logan McArthur 78, Sandy Collett 96.5 & 94.3, Heather Ross 90.1, Nick Squires 94.3 & 96.5, T.J. Stewart 95.5 & 193.7, Mark Stewart 96.3 & 192.9, Bill Rankin 93.3 & 97.2, Dean Smith 94.2, Bryan Hunter 190.4 & 99.4, Murray Cook 73, Brian Hawksby 95.2 & 95.3, Alex Watson 86.2, Erin McLaren 81.0, Graeme McLaren 88.2 & 86.
Mayfield Rifle Club 27th May D McLintoch 70.0, B Gallagher 87.1, Pip McLintock 94.3, Shane Bartlett 96.2, Phillippa Fleming 95.1, Alan Wakelin 98.5, 95.5, John Fleming 99.4, 98.5, Brent Austin 90.3, Carl Nordqvist 95.2, 98.4, Martin Fleming 98.5, 100.8.
Volleyball Robbie’s Bar & Bistro Volleyball May 20 Silver Fern Farms v Team Havoc 3-0, Atomics v Team Mega 0-3, Wondars v Misfits 0-3, Social Quads v Ssaalltt 0-3, 4 Play v Scared hitless 3-0, Set, Play v S & Giggles 0-3. Play of the night goes to Nikita from Wondars Robbie’s Bar & Bistro Volleyball Results May 27 Misfits v Ssaalltt 1-2, Silver Fern Farms v Set, Play 1-2, Scared hitless v Team Havoc 1-2, S & Giggles v Team Mega 3-0, Social Quads v 4 Play 0-3, Atomics v Wondars 3-0. Play of the night goes to TJ from Ssaallt
Draws Golf Ashburton Golf Club Midweek Women June 4 Putting Round Draw Steward: Janice Dunlop – 308 3910, Tuesday Starters: Wendy Suttie and Janice Dunlop No 1 Tee 10.00 H. Argyle, M Bean, W. Carter 10.06 D. Hinton, K. Congdon, J. McKeown 10.12 P. Bell, A. Grant, B. Cameron
10.18 S. Lemon, J. Dunlop, W. Suttie 10.24 C. Trott, H. Lovett No 7 Tee 10.18 W. Parr, A. Hunt, F. Matsinger 10.24 B. Turton, M. Stoddart, E. Langford No 10 Tee 10.00 S. Simpson, H. Trott, H. Benke 10.06 R. Fail, R. Bennett, C. Ness 10.12 J. Welch, J. Williams, B. Gregory 10.18 M. Urquhart, H. Robertson, K. Green Nine Hole Men and Women’s Section Thursday June 6 Eclectic Rnd 2, Stroke Report 9.45 a.m. Nine Hole Convenors – Carolyn King 308 7022 and Carol O’Reilly 308 8758 Saturday June 1 Queens Birthday Teams istas, disc draw - mixed All women players welcome to join weekend ladies Club Captain – Alison Grant 302 4635
Tinwald Golf Club Tuesday Ladies June 4 L.G.U. 1st Foundation Cup: 1st Betty McBride Trophy (B3) Starters: A. Dwan & D. Sharplin: Cards: B. Cochrane & D. Lowe Tea Duties: a.m. N. Burrowes: p.m. B. Jackson & J. Undy Please note 10am start No.1 10.00a.m.: P. Bishop, J. Undy, M. Kennedy: 10.05 M. Colville, R. Kinvig, P. Bell: 10.10 A. Dwan, D. Sharplin, M. Smith No. 7. 10.00 a.m.: D. Lowe, M. Bennett, D. Bell: 10.05. C. Linney, K. McAuliffe, J. VanderHeide No. 10. 10.00 B. Cochrane, V. Prendergast, S. Durry: 10.05 B. Harris, L. Glassey, B. O’Neill: No. 13. 10.00a.m.: D. Wellman, P. McLauchlan, P. Ellis: 10.05 S. Young, S., Vucetich, B. Jackson 9 Holes: Par Round: No. 1. 10.15: G. Whipp, M. Sherriff: 10.20. K. Young, N. Burrowes, J.Cartwright June 1 Eagles Golfing Society stableford: The morning players will have a clubhouse draw for an 8 am start. Players are asked to report 15 minutes prior to tee off times. Starters; am, B Collins. pm, L Jackson, D. Gill. Cards; Match committee. House Duty: House Committee No 1 Tee. 12.30, R Harris, A Pierce, R Bruce, E Tulip. 12.36, D Gill, B Collins, L Jackson. No 10 Tee .12.30, S Kennedy, P Marshall, B Shanks, D Green. 12.36, R Feutz, W Mason, M Fechney, A Moore. 12.42, T McAndrew, O Everest, R Shearer, E Jackson. No 13 Tee. 12.30, J Peacock, E Collins, J Beardsley. 12.36, S Lane, B Kirdy, J VanderHeide.
CLUB NEWS All good news on the artificial green, playing very well and everyone enjoying the Tuesday and Friday Roll Ups. Friday Triples results were 1st Tinwald Trio 2nd GT’s Cruisers and 3rd Ron’s Lot. Well done to these teams as the competition is hotting up so come along and join in. Also note we have Winter Subs available. AGM was held Monday night and new office bearers are president Murray Palmer, vice-president and ladies selector Sandra Holdem and men’s selector Graham Bishop. A smaller attendance due to inclement weather but well done to the members that braved the cold. Just proves our club is in good heart and is enjoyed by all the members. That’s all for the moment talk to you next week.
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A delicious meal at the Stables restaurant preceded the monthly meeting of the dahlia circle. The annual general meeting then followed. Owing to the resignation of the President, our Patron, Graham Gunn, took the chair and Alison Donald the Secretary/Treasurer. Our finances look in good health so we found no need to increase the subscriptions. There had been three resignations during the past year and seven new members have joined with us. We welcome you all. Alison wrote a very complete report on our year’s activities for us and this was then read by Graham; thank you Alison. The election of officers then followed - Patron, Graham Gunn, President, Graham Gunn (1 year appointment only, Secretary/ Treasurer, Alison Donald, (1 year appointment only); these two positions of secretary and treasurer to become separate entities next year; Vice Presidents, Bev Cornwall and John Hooweg, Committee, Pat Tarbotton and Dorothy Hastings. Raffle Convenor and Librarian, Judith Ineson, Hostess Convenor, Alison Donald, Publicity Officer, Bev Cornwall. As the president had resigned these is not a position for Past President. Spence Cornwall reminded us that we are now 21 years old and still have two foundation members in Graham and Alison. The committee is to hold a meeting shortly to decide on what we should do to celebrate this occasion and also plan the programme for the next season. Trophies were then presented by Graham and Alison. It was excellent to see some of our new members gaining trophies and others doing so well with good points. Alistair Davey gave us a very comprehensive report from the National Committee meeting. Judges have appointed for the Nelson show next February. Also in future any vase showing the black aphid will be removed from the show bench and disqualified before judging takes place. Three new classes are to be added to the schedule and one dahlia has been reclassified. Graham then closed the meeting.
Ashburton Electronic Organ And Keyboard Club A large crowd attended the Senior Citizens Rooms on Monday May 20 for the monthly club night. Margaret Lamont entertained them on the piano with a variety of well known toe tapping tunes. President, Michael Kingsbury, welcomed everyone for the night and thanked Margaret for her music. After a few housekeeping notes he reminded everyone about the 30th Birthday Dinner to be held May 26 at Hotel Ashburton then proceeded to hand the evenings entertainment over to Iris Taylor and what an evening we had. The first item was presented by Ocean Waitokia, Ashburton’s local singing sensation who gave a lovely rendition of several songs including her items to be performed at Gore in the near future. Her yodelling was very much appreciated by the audience. Ocean was followed by Judith Lamont, Neil White, May Birkett. It is a while since we have heard these three and it was a delight to hear their music. We had a change of instruments then with Irene Williams, who ‘yodelled’ on her piano accordion followed by duets and solos with Bev French and Audrey Ritchie on piano. Some of the tunes we heard during the evening were Cab Driver, Any Dream Will Do, Manhattan, Put Your Head On My Shoulder, Baby Elephant Walk, The Stripper, Giannina Mia, Blue Skirt Waltz, Beautiful Ohio, Dance of the Honeybees and Proud Maisie, the last being a piece which used to be played in 1889 by Audrey’s grandmother when she was 18. The end of the evening was given over to the five life members who entertained everyone with their reminiscences of earlier years in the Organ Club and details of how they became involved. It is good to know the club is still going strong and being enjoyed by the players and listeners as well. The evening ended about 10pm with a cuppa and chatting amongst the members.
Ashburton Indoor Bowls Graeme Finlay, Ted Tobin, Russell Ellis, Jenny Nordqvist, Martin Nordqvist, Cait Bassett, Mat Bassett, Murray Bassett, playing out of Ashburton Association Ken Mackenzie, Michael Lawson and Darren Turner will be playing with other Associations, will be travelling to Invercargill this week to Play in the South Island Championships at Queen’s Birthday Weekend. They will play in Pairs, Triples and Fours over all at the Championships there are 115 pairs, 75 triples and 64 pairs. We wish all bowlers well for the weekend
Ashburton Men’s Probus Club Our meeting was well attended; President Bevan reported on the NSIPA AGM held at the Cashmere Club on April 26; also very well attended with the hall being full to capacity. Elections included the welcome appointment of Karen McIntyre, Past President of Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club, as a Co-Patron. President Bevan asked for agreement (which was given) to the recommendation that our Club should pay its capitation fee for 2013/14 to PSPL and this was agreed. Guest speakers were Ray and Jenny Swan – Otago Highlanders both – and also School Teachers. Ray taught at several schools including Eiffelton, Netherby, Hampstead and Borough. In 2000 both made a journey to UK and Europe and stopped off, en route at Singapore. This city appealed to them not only as a visit but also as a place in which to work which they did for over
7 years as teaches at a privately owned English speaking school. The roll was 1500 and pupils were all descendants of expatriate parents working in Singapore of many different nationalities and this was a challenge for those for whom English was not a first language. The success of the school was clearly evident in the increase of the roll to over 3500 pupils. A desire to see more of Asia lead them to the Philippines to teach in a similar school. In Manila, the protection of the school pupils was of paramount importance. The school buses in which many of them arrived had curtains over the windows of the passenger’s seats to prevent them being identified and possibly being taken by criminals and presumably held to ransom. After a short spell in the Philippines they went to Dubai and taught there for two years. Driving in Dubai was challenging in a city noted for its motoring aggression and commented on the pressure put on residents during the 30 day annual Ramadan in which all Muslims were obligated to fast between sunrise and sunset. As non-Muslims this obligation was not enforced but dealing with local Muslims who became increasingly stressed as the day moved on was very difficult! In summary their time away defined the difference between visiting a city and country as tourist and staying and working there, was substantial. Their understanding and appreciation of what they had seen and where they had lived was far more meaningful and valid as a result.
Ashburton Ladies Probus Club The May meeting was held in the Doris Linton Lounge. President Sheila welcomed members and visitors. The National Anthem was sung. Among the members who had celebrated their birthdays, Mary Kelk was honoured by being the oldest. Almoner’s report showed that she has been busy keeping in touch with members who are unwell. Mini speaker for the month was May Greenslade who told us of her trip to Porirua with her entry in the Creative Fibre competition. The ensemble, that she had woven in fine merino, and made up, was on display. It was a black and white dress, bolero and fascinator, and it won a prize. It was greatly admired by the ladies After the raffles were drawn, and morning tea taken, we were entertained by Ron Cresswell. He had a humorous way of telling of his boyhood in a coal mining village in Yorkshire, his introduction to music, and where that interest took him; a very interesting and entertaining speaker. After the meeting several ladies went to lunch at Robbies
mandolin and “tea chest� double bass provided some rousing tunes which had the audience tapping their feet. Ladies Choir - accompanist Betty Dawson. Sketch, “Emergency� - Heather & Graeme Sell. Piano Solo - Nancy Bennett. Guest artist from the South Canterbury Savage Club. Electronic Organ solo - Mary Leybourne. Combined Choir - accompanist Betty Dawson. Interval 7.Vocal Duet - Ruth & Bill Borlaise - accompanist Betty Dawson. Sketch-�Brooms� - Max Crean & Beryl Weir. Piano Accordion Duet - Leo & Carol Tangney. Vocal Trio - “Just Us�. A medley of country songs. Mens Singing Group. Accompanist Betty Dawson. Finale by the orchestra. Afternoon tea was served at the conclusion of the programme with the raiding party departing at 4.14p.m.
Ashburton Rose Group The Annual meeting and potluck tea was held recently. Our President Daphne Rissman reported an interesting year with visits to local gardens and speakers. Competition of roses well supported. Demonstrations and cultural notes to help our gardening efforts. A luncheon to finish the year on July 21 at the Tinwald Tavern for members and their partners at 12pm. The Knight Trophy was awarded to Audrey McKay for most points in Rose Competitions. Election of Officers: Patron: Audrey McKay; President: Pauline O’Leary; Secretary: Annette Emerson; Treasurer: Shirley Thomas; Newsletter April Breading; Sales table: Marilyn Coley; Library: Heather Gray; Stewards: Daphne Rissman and Zena Clark. A potluck tea and exchange of recipes concluded the meeting. New members or visitors most welcome.
Ashburton Savage Club The biennial raid by the Waimate Savage Club lead by their Great Chief Arthur Gavegan, was held on Sunday afternoon 26th. May 2013, following their raid on the Christchurch Savage Club the previous evening. Members of the Ashburton Savage Club joined them for lunch at the MSA restaurant. The afternoon commenced at 1.45pm with the “March In� lead by Wilson McRae and the induction of Gt Chief Arthur. Programme:The orchestra, comprising piano - three piano accordions - banjo
St John Fellowship St John Fellowship met for their May meeting in the St John rooms. As several members are unwell, our numbers were down. The business was quickly dealt with, the main item was to organise our mid winter luncheon. After a shared meal, we were shown a collection of Corn Dollies, told a little about their history, and shown how they are made. Next meeting will be on July 21st.
The Plains Ladies Probus Ashburton Senior Citizens Club Vice President Sandy Saussey presided at the May Meeting Inc. held on May 24 to a good attendance. There were 10 apologies The Ashburton Senior Citizens held their monthly Social Afternoon on May 14, 2013 at the Seniors Centre, Cameron Street, Ashburton. Hope played another delightful selection on the piano as people arrived and was well applauded for her efforts. Arthur Berry greeted everyone and led the singing of “Happy Birthday�. Yvonne Cherry announced the coming of Age Concern’s concert on May 19, cost $5 and then told a most amusing tale. The entertainment began with Jim Burgess and Arthur Berry who sang “Pania of the Reef�, “Danny Boy�, was sung by Jim. John Davis told an Irish joke following that with a delightful selection on his keyboard. He included “the Cuckoo Waltz�. Bronnie and Catherine, amid much laughter, led the audience in a “sit down� Hokey Pokey, which caused a great deal of laugher. Arthur then came back on stage with another of his lovely tales and then sang “Beyond the Sunset� and when Jim joined him they sang “When they sounded the last all clear�. The raffles were drawn and John played some drinking songs and “Pedro the Fisherman�, some Strauss Waltzes which were all well received. A sing-a-long led by Arthur, Jim and John gave much enjoyment with “Goodnight Irene�, “Beautiful Brown Eyes�, “When Irish eyes are smiling�, “Baby face� and more. Yvonne played a lovely selection on her keyboard including “Moon River�. Yvonne then thanked Jim, John and Arthur. Afternoon tea was served ending a very pleasing afternoon’s entertainment. For Total Mobility please ring 3081237.
Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club Ashburton Woodworkers The May meeting of the Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club was held at the Hotel Ashburton with an attendance of 81 members, partners and visitors from the Mayfield Lions Club. Amongst the guests was a prospective member. The meeting was chaired by 1st Vice President John Lynch. There were no clip boards for assistance around the community but Lion Ron Paterson requested some help to assist with the preparation of the Racecourse in readiness for the Harness Jewells event to be held over Queens Birthday weekend. A pleasing number indicated their availability. Following grace led by Lion Raymond Suttie came a smorgasbord meal. The guest speaker, Christine Sandry from the Miss Daisy service was introduced by Lion Graham Taylor. This service is new to Ashburton and is part of a national franchise that offers independence to clients who have no means of transport or are now unable to drive themselves. The vehicle operating is fitted with provision for a wheel chair or walking frame. The brightly coloured vehicle is easily recognisable around the town. Lion Peter O’Neil indicated there was no further progress made on the boat project. He recently had represented Pakeke Lions at a meeting convened by Presbyterian Support Services to explore the possibilities of establishing a “Men’s Shed� in Ashburton. This is a new concept of the former Back Yard shed and is becoming popular in some areas around the country providing not only good social contact for men but also a place where hobbies such as woodwork, metal work can be carried out for personal benefit or for community projects. A good concept well worth establishing in the town. The next gathering for the Ladies Craft group will be held at the home of Norma Galway on June 10th at 10am. All interested welcome even just for a cuppa. Lions Stuart Lovett and Jim Allison were congratulated on their giant and not so giant specimens of pumpkins grown this season. The success of growing large pumpkins still remains a mystery to most. Tail Twister Lion Ron fined a number of members for getting a profile in local media or for various misdemeanours. The meeting closed with the National Anthem.
Cup and Saucer: 1st Elsie Worsfold; 2nd Margaret Morgan; 3rd Diane Bradley Chrysanthemum 1 Stem: 1st Betty Weastell; 2nd Diane Bradley The hostesses poured the tea and coffee to end a lovely afternoon.
Geoff Brown welcomed sixteen members to our March AGM meeting at the Ashburton College with eight apologies. He gave his annual report and mentioned on the necessary formalities to ensure our charitable status and led us through their requirements. Treasure presented the financial report. Election of Office: Patron: Tom Dotta; President: Geoff Brown; Vice President: Bryan Ching; Secretary/Treasurer: Wim Melchers Committee members: Merv Peck, Bruce Ferriman, John Howe, Frank Luxton, John Millichamp Show & Tell: Wim Melchers a nicely shaped walnut bowl and Geoff Brown a small walnut vase. Demonstrator Malcolm Luxton displayed a collection of unusual timbers with imaginative use of these pieces in a spoon shaped card holder. He showed a method of mounting these pieces on a special home made chuck. Among his wood samples were huon pine, willow, curly beech, rimu burl, ribbon wood, she oak, a banksia cone, puriri, and some petrified wood. He challenged us in our craft to tackle other items instead of wood, using pieces of kauri gum, ceramics, and alabaster. Thanks to Malcolm Luxton for an interesting evening.
Ashvegas Country Club Mayfield was the scheduled venue for last weekend’s club day however with many of our regular golfers involved in pennants matches and gale force winds in the area there was only one golfer that decided that a round of golf in those conditions was a good idea. That golfer was of course Legs who made the trip up to Mayfield where he intelligently decided against going through the formality of playing his 18 holes and chose instead to grab a score card and fill it out in the comfort and warmth of his local tavern. Needless to say he had an exceptional score and didn’t seem overly concerned with the fact that it was entirely made up when trying, unsuccessfully, to claim all of the day’s prizes. The clubs monthly premier day is scheduled to be held this Sunday and those wishing to attend should meet at the Devon by no later than 8.30am. Geraldine is the intended venue although this has yet to be confirmed.
RSA Women’s Section President Colleen Hands welcomed a very good attendance of members on Thursday May 23 2013. We did not meet last month – April 25 as it was Anzac Day. Apologies were accepted. Hope McIntosh played the piano, for the singing of the RSA song. Also Happy Birthday to one member. On our behalf, Colleen gave sympathy to anyone who has lost a loved one. Sick members were wished well, with hopes for a speedy recovery. Those who helped on Poppy Day were thanked. Tash Sim was introduced – the name of her business is Throwin’ Shapes Glass. Tash did a 4 year apprenticeship as a glazier, being the first female in New Zealand, to qualify. She has travelled – working with crystal in Ireland and learning to “blow� glass in England. As well as lead lighting and doing repair work, Tash makes the most amazing jewellery. She is a true artist. She also recycles items and gathers old bottles and glass lampshades, to make into lamps. There was a wonderful display for us to look at and purchases could be made. Tash was thanked for sharing her unique talents with us. Raffles were won by Ruth Humphries and Judy Peck. Competitions:
received. Correspondence was read then the Treasurers and Almoners reports were given. Members were reminded that Subs are now due. Janice Street gave a report on the forming of a Mah-jong group as several members have shown interest in playing. There is to be a showing of a Movie at the Regent Theatre on June 5, at 11am “Song for Marion.� Everybody welcome and a good way to spend a cold winter’s morning and maybe a bite for lunch while out. Allison Donald, the mini speaker spoke on her role, working for St John driving the community shuttle to Christchurch. This service started on March 4, 2012 taking people to hospitals and services around Christchurch. This is a free service but donations are welcome. 77 people were transported and 3000km were travelled in April. This is a great service we have in Ashburton that anyone can use. St John phone no is 3087132 to ring for information. After a lovely morning tea our main speaker was Denise Saussey who is Clinical Nurse Manager of the Mobile Operating Theatre. The Theatre is operating in Ashburton at present. She spoke about her role and how the Theatre works. It operates in rural towns throughout the country. It is a fully equipped operating theatre, which began in 2002. In five weeks it travels to 24 places from Kaikohe to Gore with a broad range of surgeries, performing 3500 operations per year. Denise was thanked for her very interesting talk by Rae concluding a very enjoyable morning. The next meeting is to be held on June 24, 2013.
Tinwald Garden Club Twenty-nine members enjoyed a soup lunch at the May meeting of the Tinwald Garden Club. Instead of a speaker a series of light hearted quizzes were enjoyed by those present. In spite of the recent inclement weather there was a good variety of flowers on the show bench. The Decorative Section “A Touch of Kitchen� showed some interesting creations by those who entered. Cut Flowers: Container of Cacti or Succulents: S. Thomas, S. Thomas, A. Scammell Branch of Berries: M deVys 3 Pansies on a Saucer: M deVys, K Ross Vase of Chrysanthemums: M. Glassey, K. Young, K. Ross Branch of Autumn Foliage: M. Robinson Miniature Bloom: P. Hydes, A. Scammell, B. Tarbotton Miniature Rose: P. Hydes, A. Truman Spike: R. Young, K. Ross, B. Tarbotton Cluster: A. Scammell, K. Young Branch Flowering Shrub: A. Truman, H. Mitchell, S. Thomas Bloom or Stem any Variety Roses: B. Tarbotton, P. Hydes Flower NOS: M. Glassey, K. Young, B. Tarbotton Flower Climber: A. Truman Vegetables & Fruit: Pumpkin: K. Ross Jar of Parsley: B. Tarbotton, K. Ross, M. Glassey 3 Lemons: H. Mitchell Decorative, Both Classes, “Touch of Kitchen� Beginners: K. Young Intermediate: P. Hydes, S. Thomas Young/O’Keefe Trophy: A. Scammell Daphne Cross Trophy: K. Young
Waireka Croquet Club The playing season is well and truly over but Waireka is still buzzing with activity. Mahjong is being very well supported with the Monday session for the ones that wish to count, and the Thursday session for beginners, both being run at near capacity each week. Always room formore if you would like to come along. Check the daily diary for times. Euchre on Wednesdays is a fun afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attend so, if you are looking for some company, somewhere warm, and a cup of tea do join us. Again check the daily diary for details. Waireka held its AGM on the 14th May with a large number of members attending. Marion Marshall is our new President – welcome aboard Marion – I am sure you will do a great job. All the other offices stayed the same so we have a mix of experience and novice on our committee which can only be good. On May 20 the South Canterbury Croquet Association held their AGM in Timaru and pleased to report that Audrey Leath of Waireka has been appointed to the Executive Committee. Well done Audrey – I am sure you will work well on our behalf. Waireka, along with Allenton, were also allotted a South Canterbury tournament at Labour weekend and a NZ tournament mid February so the next season is going to be a busy one. Both these tournaments are Association Croquet – our next aim will be to try for a Golf Croquet Regional tournament – perhaps the season after( On May 17 at the annual Sports Awards club member Raylene Phillips was awarded the Robilliard Trophy for her service to sport. This award was kept a close secret by a chosen few thereby rendering Raylene speechless probably for the first time ever. Congratulations Raylene – you have worked hard for Waireka and the sport of croquet. The last few days have proven that winter is here – so stay warm and winter over well.