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his month there are plenty of good news stories to take your mind off the mid-winter blues. We're well past the shortest day and the weather's been great. Plus, the school holidays start on Friday which will bring a welcome change of routine for many school families. On the news front, online shoppers can expect faster parcel delivery times thanks to the changes at NZ Post and the arrival of the Freightways Group's Poste Haste courier van that's now operating in the area. Great news also for those waiting for better internet. Chorus has started building the UFB fibre network in the area and you can find out more about their progress and what to expect when it reaches your property, at the CRRA AGM on Wednesday at the Settlers Hall. For those not in the fibre zone, advertiser WifiPlus might be able to help you improve your internet. Give them a call to find out. Their contact information is in their ad on

his month there are plenty of good news stories to take your mind off the mid-winter blues. We're well past the shortest day and the weather's been great. Plus, the school holidays start on Friday which will bring a welcome change of routine for many school families. On the news front, online shoppers can expect faster parcel delivery times thanks to the changes at NZ Post and the arrival of the Freightways Group's Poste Haste courier van that's now operating in the area. Great news also for those waiting for better internet. Chorus has started building the UFB fibre network in the area and you can find out more about their progress and what to expect when it reaches your property, at the CRRA AGM on Wednesday at the Settlers Hall. For those not in the fibre zone, advertiser WifiPlus might be able to help you improve your internet. Give them a call to find out. Their contact information is in their ad on

By Zoe Chamel

Coatesville Pony Club took time out to celebrate our successes and wrap up the 2021 season at prize giving on 30 May at Sanders Reserve.

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This year the Pony Club has seen member numbers grow and riders of all levels excelling and competing at local, regional and National levels. Prize giving was a fun social event for all riders and members to get together, socialise and recognise the high achievements of its members.

A special mention was made for one of our senior riders, Matthew Verhoeven (above) who represented Coatesville at Waitemata Rodney Area level for the National Dressage Championship held in Marsterton earlier in the year. This is a great accomplishment where riders compete from all over New Zealand.

At prize giving the club also took time to recognise the hard work and effort that all members put in on a volunteer basis. Running such a large club cannot be done without the support from members and families, as well as the wider Coatesville community, and local companies that help us through giving time and support and sponsorship too. We’d especially like to acknowledge our two major sponsors: Albany Toyota, thank you for your continued support, and Bayley’s Real Estate who we welcomed as a new sponsor this season.

In 2021 the club managed to hold most of our planned events, including show jumping, show hunter and a one day event. These are great opportunities for our riders to compete with riders from other clubs. This year the Coatesville Pony Club took out overall winners for the Waitemata district Show Hunter competition.

A massive part of our riders' success is due to the quality of instructors that the club is lucky enough to attract and maintain. At present we have 11 instructors on our rally nights and two instructors who take our adult ride, and we also have many of our senior riders aspiring to step up and coach other riders too.

The Club prides itself on being a fun and enjoyable place and with over 100 riders we are one of the biggest pony clubs in the area. The Club runs three rallies a week; juniors on a Wednesday, seniors on a Thursday, and adults on a Tuesday night.

The pony club season is over now so things are quiet, as we take some well-earned rest before the season starts again in September. Registrations open again in August, we look forward to seeing returning members and welcoming new riders who may wish to join our club. For more information email: coatesvillepc@gmail.com

Top left: A collection of Pony Club trophies presented at prize giving; Far left: Matthew Verhoeven, competed in the National Dressage Competition held in Masterton; Left and above: Coatesville Pony Club riders put the Sanders Reserve playground through its paces at the 2021 prize giving party.

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June’s Hall meeting for the Coatesville Garden Club, which got off to a delayed start, drew 61 members in, to help decide the best photographers in the club. Entries in six categories plus an overall winner were voted for, numbers tallied as they were displayed on the big screen and the winners announced. Vivid colours, balanced subject content, great use of light and real finesse identified the winners readily. Overall winner was Shirley Jensen who captured the magic of a southern garden (Maple Glen, top) in the garden vista category but she was challenged by Mary Logan (with a garden trip shot of terns), Wendy Whitfield (bloom), Jan Overington (edibles) Angelika de Vere (humour) and Kathy Lambert (garden visitors). Well done shutterbugs.

Bloom Board winners were Susan Haslam, Helen Forsyth and Jan Sprosen and the Produce competition winners were Owen Sprosen, Shirley Jensen and Helen Forsyth. Well done in rainy conditions

Kathy Lambert made a magnificent 24th birthday cake, ably cut by Christine and Tony Peek who have served the club since its inception.

We were all saddened recently by the passing of a club mate − Gaye Pratt − she will be remembered by all for her spirit, enthusiasm and vitality. Our memories will be long lasting.

The Garden Club is a focal point for meeting people to then organise other activities as a group and this month's trip organised by Eric Haslam was to the Devonport Museum by Mt Cambria then a visit to the Navy Museum at Torpedo bay. History is fascinating especially when some of us are part of it.

The twice monthly catch ups for coffee at local cafes continues to be a success with the activity taking up most of the morning in lovely surroundings. With a full programme sorted for the year we are already juggling activities for 2022. Jenny Hunter

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