Courtenay Show Awards

The new Mrs Patricia Henderson Memorial Cup, for the Most Points in Roses, awarded to Jo Edwards. Above: Show President Jenny Gallagher, winner Jo and Patricia’s daughter Catherine Henderson.

The Mr and Mrs N C Stott Trophy for Best Trade Display was awarded to Shane Brooker of S.A Brooker Contracting. Above: Shane Brooker with Jenny Gallagher.

Champion Pet Lamb was won by Keevha Wilson. A big shout out to all the kids who put on their wet weather gear and went out and competed with lambs and horses in the torrential rain!

You were all amazing and so were all the loyal supporters of the Show. Thank you to all the judges and stewards who stood out in the rain, and to the person that found waterproof paper for them to write the results on.

The Woodland Park Challenge Trophy for Most Outstanding Display was awarded to Tony Woollett of Tonyz Garden Art.

Maize, Beet & Swedes

Guy Bassett 021 318 366 bassettagri@gmail.com

IT’S TIME TO START A CATCHMENT GROUP What is a catchment group?

Catchment groups are a group of local farmers, landowners and community members who share an interest in working together to take action toward a shared goal. This vision is based on preserving/improving/understanding parts of our environment (e.g. biodiversity goals, water quality, maintaining special features) and supporting a thriving community. Who is NZ Landcare Trust?

NZ Landcare Trust has been around for over 27 years. We are one of the only national, pan-sector, non-government organisations working with the land user community to encourage and support sustainable land and water management. We have a practical, community-based approach and support farmers and communities. How can I get involved?

We invite anyone interested in becoming involved in a catchment group to a meeting in your area:

Hororata Village Bar & Café

Saturday, 10th Dec, 6pm 2 Hobbs Street, Hororata 7572

Sheffield Town Hall

Monday, 12th Dec, 6pm 14 Railway Terrace, Sheffield 7500

This will be an opportunity for people to meet and have an initial discussion to share your vision for the area/land feature, where you would like to be involved, what you’d like your catchment to look like. Supper and drinks will be provided so please RSVP to Tracey Perkins, Canterbury Catchment Coordinator 027-344-8935

Our Services:

• PLOUGHING • CULTIVATION • DISCING • DRILLING • DIRECT DRILLING Ph 027 319 9929 Rural Fields