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CONGRATULATIONS Chief Fire Officer Murray Lamb QSM

Murray Lamb is passionate about the New Zealand Fire Service and about supporting his local community. For 39 years, Murray has dedicated an outstanding voluntary commitment to the New Zealand Fire Service, to Woodend and to the wider North Canterbury district.

In recognition of his significant contribution, Murray was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2015.

On Thursday, 10 September 2015 Murray was presented his Queen’s Service Medal at Government House by His Excellency Lieutenant General The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, KStJ. The Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade wishes to publicly congratulate Murray on receiving this special Honour.

Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade: Fire Station: (03) 312 7794 (leave a message)

Secretary - Jan Houston (03) 312 2933

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Big crowd enjoys blooming good show! who especially liked the “noughts and crosses” The National Daffodil Society came to painted stones in the children’s section.

Woodend for the first time, to join the Woodend Spring Flower Show at the The Woodend Spring Flower Show committee community centre at the end of September. pulled out all the stops this year to present The latest creations in the daffodil world were their show in conjunction with the National Daffodil Society “Daffodil Magic” show. on display along with creative arts and crafts Not only did the busy committee organise by local children, and a large array of spring the floral, art and craft displays, but also a flowers and spectacular decorative displays. craft and plant market, sausage sizzle, face The best of the best were on display in many painting, balloon hats, bouncy castle and categories, and the large crowd of locals Devonshire Teas. And if not busy enough they and visitors had alot to see with the exhibits also managed to keep the public updated presenting a diverse range of flowers in a via their facebook page by posting photos of huge range of varieties and divisions. winners and displays throughout the event, below is a selection of these photos.

The show was opened by Mayor David Ayers

The black and white print of the Woodpecker does not do these photos justice - view them and many more photos on the Woodend Spring Flower Show Facebook Page.

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Club tunes up for another popular community event and Country Music Show Case The Woodend Beach Country Much Club is once again tuning up for their annual festival. Everyone is welcome to attend the popular community event, which is nearly 30 years old!

This year it is being held on the 14th & 15th of November at the Woodend Village Domain, which is on the corner of School Road and Woodend/Rangiora Road. Entry is free to the outdoor event, the community is encouraged to come along with sun hat and sun block and enjoy a great family day listening to music from walk up’s and guest artists. There will be a BBQ, hot sausages, cups of tea and scones available throughout the day.

If the weather is poorly the event will be moved to the Woodend Community Centre across the road. The festival kicks off on Saturday with walk up singers and guest artists from 11:00am through to 4:30pm.

Sunday begins at 10:30am with walk-ups performing Gospel till lunch time, then back to country music for the afternoon.

The Country Music Show Case is being held on Saturday night at the Hornby Club, entry is $15.00 per person with the show kicking off at 7:30pm. This years guests are Legal Tender, a very talented duo from the North Island who have previously won three awards at the Gore Gold Guitar Awards, as well as many more awards around New Zealand. The special support artist is Allan Barron, backed by one of New Zealand’s top show bands, Remedy.

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Pictured above is the Guest Artist from the 2014 show, LayDee KinMee from Australia and supporting artist Jayden Shingleton of Kaiapoi, great entertainers who had the audience spellbound. LayDee KinMee was a finalist in Australia’s Got Talent and also won an award in Australia for the Best Production Show.

The Woodend Beach Country Music Club hold Club Nights on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in the Woodend Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend the Club Nights, which finish with a lovely supper where everyone has a chat and a laugh.

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From our Mayor David Ayers

There’s a lot happening!

As we get into spring and early summer, the community events become more frequent.

The Woodend School Fair has been and gone, and it was good to see a good crowd there. It is one of the town’s signal events and reminds us how important schools are in our community.

There is a high degree of community ownership of them because they are entrusted with our children and Mayor David Ayers presents the top award ribbon to Arch Crerar grandchildren and we all of Stoke at the national Daffodil Show held in conjunction with want our schools to do the Woodend Spring Flower Show. well – it is little wonder dedicated local committee assisted by the that communities threatened with the loss of Woodend Lions and Rangiora Rotary Clubs. their school fight very hard to keep them.

The Woodend Bowling Club has had its season opening. A successful club providing sporting opportunity and competition to its community, the Bowling Club has been a Woodend fixture for many decades.

The annual Woodend Spring Flower Show was held last weekend including, for the first time, the National Daffodil Show. The main hall at the Woodend Community Centre was chock-full of magnificent daffodils of amazing variety, and the specifically Woodend show was in the adjoining rooms. There was a lot to see and a big crowd of locals and visitors – I especially liked the “noughts and crosses” painted stones done by the children. It isn’t often that Woodend hosts a national event and it couldn’t have happened with a Page 8

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By all accounts, the National Daffodil Society was very happy with the support the event got, and we certainly hope they come again some time!

Coming up we have the Pegasus Fun Run and Walk. Initiated as a replacement to the earthquake-affected Christchurch City-toSurf, it now stands on its own as an annual event, even although the Christchurch event was, of course, soon re-established.

There is something for everyone – walking and running and short medium and long distances – the last through the Tuhaitara Coastal Park that is growing in popularity with the people of Canterbury.

There’s a lot happening!

AGM Monday 9 November 7pm At the Woodend Rugby Club 202 Gladstone Road All welcome www.woodendrugby.co.nz The season has concluded and our Div 2 side were narrowly beaten in the ďŹ nal against Oxford. I was very proud of the way our young guys played against a very experienced Oxford side. This side has a lot of talent and potential and I am sure they can one day bring Woodend Rugby back in to the top competition. One concern for the club is that numbers are dropping in the later teenage grades which means we are most likely going to have to join other clubs in these grades, this must be a concern for North Canterbury as the numbers have dropped throughout the whole region.

I would like to thank my committee this year for their work with the club. A special mention must go to Sherryn McPherson who is standing down as Secretary at the next AGM. Sherryn has done a sterling job in this role over the last 7 years and must be congratulated for her commitment to the club. I myself am also not standing as President so the club will be looking for new people to ďŹ ll these positions in the upcoming AGM in November. The AGM usually has poor attendance so I urge everyone to make an effort and attend this year.

On another topic you will soon see the proposals the Gladstone Park working group have come up with in regards to developing Gladstone park in the next ten years. There were some good submissions that came

through and the group took all of these on board when coming up with the plan. I have personally been involved as the President in working with the other users of the park and look forward to seeing the plan being implemented over the next few years.

We have the touch module starting on the 13th of October so if you are wanting to put a team in please contact Sally White at sallymw1970@gmail.com to register. We are also seeking referees and volunteers to help out on the night.

It was with sadness that we said goodbye to Zale Stopforth this month, a great and courageous lady that will be sadly missed by us all. The Stopforth family have been involved with our club for many years with both Michael and Geoff playing for the club and then Mikes boys Tom and George.

Michael was involved with the building of the extension of the club back in the eighties.

Our love and thoughts are with you all.

This will be my last article, so thanks to all those that have been involved with the club over the years. It has been an honour being your President and I will still be involved in some way with this great club. Kia Kaha Green and Black.

Cheers, Brush Sean Adamson President THE WOODPECKER OCTOBER 2015

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Woodend Combined Probus Club

Our September Mini-Speaker was a Club Member born during WW II who was the younger of two children. After the war the family moved from Papanui to Kaiapoi where she has lived ever since. After attending Christchurch Girls High School she trained as a General and Obstetric Nurse at Christchurch Hospital. This was a 3 ½ year apprenticeship–type course with training at Christchurch, Burwood and Princess Margaret (then newly opened) Hospitals. After graduation she married the boy she had known since Kaiapoi Borough School days – and 53 years later they still live in the same house they moved into when newly married. Soon after returning from honeymoon she was offered a job as a practice nurse which she did for almost two years until a son and then a daughter were born. When the children approached school age she decided to return to work but needed a refresher. This took the form of six months midwifery training at Christchurch Women’s Hospital – and she then stayed there for 27 years! There were huge changes during this time and when she left in 1996 a corporate management style was in play even in the Health Sector, with two competing hospital groups in Christchurch. To close her talk she shared some poignant stories that had significant memories for her in her nursing career.

Our Main Speaker last month was John Thompson from the Waimakariri/Ashley Coastguard. The NZ Coastguard is a volunteer organisation run on professional lines, funded mainly by donations. The Waimakariri/Ashley Unit is part of the Coastguard Southern Region and covers 150 square nautical miles from Motunau down to New Brighton and out to the 12 nm seaward limit. Based in Kaiapoi, the Unit has 32 volunteer members of whom 17 are qualified for at-sea work. Last year the Kaiapoi team gave over 5000 volunteer-hours, covering Page 10

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35 calls plus 5 police call-outs and many hours of training. It takes 18 months to fully train a new volunteer for at-sea rescue work.

Remember that the Coastguard has to put to sea when everyone else is running for cover!

The Coastguard’s main roles are Marine Rescue and Boating Education, covering a wide range of recreational activities including fishing, diving, swimming, sailing etc. John explained the dangerous nature of the bar at the mouth of the Waimakariri river, even for fisherman standing in relatively shallow water near the edge of the channel. He emphasised the need for being aware of potential danger in and around water and to always consider wearing a life-jacket - the modern inflatable jacket overcomes the objections to earlier bulky versions. The main Kaiapoi rescue vessel is a well-equipped 6.8 metre Naiad rigid hulled inflatable fitted with two 150 hp outboards, capable of carrying 7 people and with a top speed of 40 kts (74 kph). It is often launched within 7 minutes of the alarm call going out. John illustrated his very interesting talk with many dramatic pictures of sea conditions and of the predicaments that people can get into on and around water. Be careful out there!

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The Woodend Combined Probus Club bus trip last month was to the Westpac rescue helicopter base near the airport. This was a follow up to a previous talk to our club by Rachel McNutt of the CWC Air Rescue Trust.

During our visit there was an emergency callout, so we saw the very rapid deployment process put smoothly into action. Afterwards we all enjoyed lunch at the Papanui Club before returning to Woodend.

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The Pegasus Page-October 2015 Pegasus Residents Group Inc. Update Some of the things the PRGI team have been working on for you: • Contacted NZ Post about a street receiver box – unfortunately they are not receptive to the idea (more on this in Snippets) • Working on getting proper road repairs for potholes at roundabout.

• Working on what can be done to reduce dog poo problem (pick it up people!!)

• Our events subcommittee are working hard on organising this year’s Christmas on the Lake event.

• Fundraising for something very special for our community (watch this space!).

• Working with Welcome Ambassadors and WDC to build the Pegasus Community.

• Contacted NZ Police re traffic issues within Pegasus (particularly speed).

• Working with WDC to get rumble

strips at Infinity/ Pegasus Boulevard roundabout smoothed.

We try to keep our finger on the pulse of Pegasus, but if you think we need to be aware of an issue or event, please contact us.

Email: pegasusresidentsgroup@gmail.com Pegasus Snippets Newsletter September edition out now!

Topics include: • WDC updates on Lake, water supply, Woodend bypass status, building activity and more.

• Coming events.

• PRGI update.

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School Fair for 2015 is over for another year, and as stated by WSSPA President Jane “what a fabulous day it was.The bright sunny weather, large attendance, stallholders, attractions, entertainment, and prize draw made the day a huge success”. We would like to take this opportunity everyone for their help and support this year. With so many people contributing in any way they could, it was truly an iconic community event that raised over $16000 for the School and while also creating much goodwill. Our heartfelt thanks especially to our major sponsors: • Watkins Group • Totalspan • Harcourts • Motivation Design • Woodend Nurseries • Rustic Hair • Canterbury ATV’s • Jagger & Co • Hellers • Super Liquor • Stu McKenzie Builders • Woodend Landscape Supplies

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We also wish to thank the people that helped us out, before and on the day, or gave us products: • Ted Marris from Canterbury ATV’s • Vinnie Le Huray from Vanstar • The Woodend Lions Club • The Judges for Woodend Schools Got Talent - Brent Morrison, David Marks & Eva Hyde • The Woodend Country Music Club • Vege n Out • Rockshop • GCM Painters • Lisa Tippen • Vikki Tiweka • Dean Sinclair • Barry Gillman • David Fordyce • Graeme & Lynn Barr • Siterah Schouten • ENZO Hair Products • Rinea Robson • Lyn Selby • Totalspan • ASB • Zealandia • The Head Students • Continental • Compass FM • Piccadilly Circus • John Archer • Guy Woolman • Mike Sproat • TNL • V Base • Stallholders • Harley Davidson Club, Christchurch • Woodend Fire Brigade • Greg Barclay from Timezone • Coffee Culture Kaiapoi • Coffee Culture Rangiora • The staff and partners, friends and families of Woodend School • The Drag Race contestants School Fair • Lineside Automotive photos see • Rick Cable, Civil Defence pages 22 & 23 • 421 Gressons Road • Printing.com Rangiora • David and Sharyn Dobbie • Canterbury Domestic Rabbit Association Well done to all students who competed in the Woodend Schools got Talent with our special congratulations to Madison Messervy-1st, Brooke Hurley and Milla Woolman- Smith-2nd, and Nikita Skelley-3rd.

Term 3 is now over with all our staff hopefully having a well earned break in readiness of the busy last term of 2015.

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Woodend Garden Club

Forty eight members attended the August meeting held in the Woodend Community Hall. We were informed that the arrangement for the Spring Flower Show on track and many put there names down to help with setup, Devonshire teas, stewards and plant sale stall etc. Thank-you to the people who offered but we need more to help.

Our speakers this month, Sue and Kate from the alpine nursery “Behind the Hedge” in Rangiora.

Sue and Kate spoke about how they grow there alpines from cuttings and seeds and the ise of dry blood and bone for fertilizer.

Alpines are an outside plant and don’t mind the harsh winters. The ladies had with them a good array of plants for sale, not in flower but photo of the flowers they aksi grow purple and green asparagus in season.

Table show results:

Decorative Open; 1st Jean Robinson, 2nd Jan Osborne Decorative Novice; 1st Rae Miller, 2nd Joy Collins, 3rd Lynn Oliff Cut Flowers

Large Bloom; 1st Shirley Wheeler, 2nd Joy Collins, 3rd Jeanie Robinson

Small Bloom; 1st Pam Cleeve, 2nd Jeanie Robinson, 3rd Joy Collins Flowering Shrub; 1st Shirley Wheeler, 2nd Joy Collins, 3rd Pam Cleeve Cluster; 1st Shirley Wheeler, 2nd Joy Collins, 3rd Rae Miller

Spkie; 1st Trish deHann, 2nd Donna Richards 3 Vegetables; 1st Lois Taylor, 2nd Trish deHann

Jar of Relish-Pickle; 1st Lois Taylor, 2nd Shirley Wheeler, 3rd Donna Richards

Elaine Scarell Cup Decorative Novice; Rae Miller

Bertha Archer Vase Most Championship Points; Shirley Wheeler, Joy Collins, Jeanie Robinson, Rae Miller, Lois Taylor

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Woodend Bowling Club

Opening day saw a good number of our members present. Our President Mike Carpenter opened the afternoon with introductions to our visitors, our mayor and our local M.P. and the bowling club Patroness Jean Moody.

After thanking the members who had worked hard over the winter renovating the green etc. he called upon Alan Pegley to brief us on the results of the bookarama which was held during the winter break. From the proceeds a defibrillator was purchased and Jack Dzenis was able to put it on show for us to see. A big thank you goes to Alan and Jack and their helpers for the success of the bookarama.

A big thank-you also goes to the public for the marvellous support. Mike then called Noelene Johnstone and Henry Eder to roll up the first jack and bowl. As the green was still very soft after the previous heavy rain no bowling took place but the afternoon ended with a lovely afternoon tea.

It is so lovely to see so many new members and we welcome them and hope they enjoy their time with us. We would still welcome many more folk, if you are thinking of joining us too!

Championships have begun with the men beginning their fours competition. The women have played their President’s fours with two teams winning two games

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and drawing on game, so a count back on differential was needed. The winning team was Marion Hack (skip) Joan Macfarlane (third) Mary O’Brien (second) and Patricia Godfrey leading. The runnersup were Ngareta Orchard (skip) Lyndall Carpenter (third) Noelene John tone (second) and Beryl Dishington leading.

Inter-club fixtures begin in two weeks time.

Names have been collected for these also members have now had their names on the lists for all championships. Good bowling everyone.

Written by Noelene Johnstone.

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School fair photos courtesy of Rinea Robson

From time to time Woodend School students willingly do community service and were recently pleased to help out neighbour Rick clean up following having had some trees felled - well done fellas.

The lucky winner of the All Black Jersey.

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Outstanding Community Service Recognised

At the Waimakariri District Council’s Community Service Awards ceremony held recently, 20 people were recognised for their outstanding voluntary contributions to the district.

Now in its 25th year, the awards celebrate the significant contribution that these highly dedicated people make to the Waimakariri District in the areas of health, recreation, sport, education, arts, culture, welfare and youth.

Judy (Tussock) Rendel received an award for her long term dedication to youth in and around the Oxford Area. Amongst other youth support services, she has established great trust, and kept the community safe by providing a sober driver service for the youth of the community.

Bob Norrish was recognised for his passion and involvement during his sixteen and a half years as Principal of Oxford Area School.

Along with being a highly active Principal, he has made time available to become involved in many community service organisations.

Theresa Rosanowski received her award for her significant commitment to the equine community. She was the visionary and chief organiser of the Birch Hill Memorial Ride held in February 2015 to commemorate and honour the 10,000 horses, donkeys and mules that were killed in World War I. Following his move from Murchison to Oxford in 1989, Peter Hildyard has been an active member of the community in many aspects.

He was recognised for his dedicated service to the community, including involvement in Search and Rescue, the Police, the Oxford Night Patrol Group and Civil Defence. Peter has been a St Johns Ambulance volunteer for the last 10 years.

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many years of service and involvement in the Oxford community. He has been involved in several community organisations, including Scouts, the Oxford Rifle Club and the A&P Association. His most recent contribution was his tireless effort to extend the Oxford Museum to house the many items of vintage farm machinery items.

Peter Gardyne received his award for his passion and long term community commitment to the Pines/Kairaki Volunteer Fire Party, which he joined in 1978. Along with being a well-respected Rural Fire Officer, he also trains and encourages new members.

John Bass was recognised for his service to the over 50’s in the Waimakariri District and his involvement with SeniorNet North Canterbury, rated as a highly successful branch at a national level. John is also an active voluntary member of several other community organisations.

Jillian Blatch was awarded for her dedicated contribution to the Oxford community in a number of areas including her representation on various committees, service to the health sector, volunteer work at the local playcentre, sports coaching, and 15 years’ service with the St Johns ambulance.

Bob Fox received his award for many years of involvement in the Rangiora community, including 15 years’ service on the Rangiora Businessmen’s Association. He spent time on the Rangiora Borough Council, administered the Rangiora Football Club and was involved with the North Canterbury Musical Society for 25 years.

Graeme Pratley was recognised for his many years of service to Budgeting Services North Canterbury and the Rangiora Budget Advisory Service. It is estimated that he would have contributed over 3000 hours of voluntary time over the 23 years of service.

Helen Hedell received her award for her “It is always humbling to see the unwavering support to many hours of dedication and the rural community, tireless effort our people put into including her involvement during the the community. It is a privilege earthquake response, to showcase the outstanding and ongoing assistance to individuals that make our district farmers during adverse weather events. a wonderful place to live and to

Maree Gullery received her award for her contribution to social services in Rangiora. She has dedicated 10 years to the Salvation Army shop. Her voluntary work has raised funds for outreach projects in the community. Maree also gives her time to IDEA services, sewing and making jewellery when she is needed.

celebrate their truly outstanding Mervyn Johnson was awarded for his longcommunity spirit”. standing service to the North Canterbury Mayor David Ayers Athalie Lyon was community by being a awarded for her eight years of voluntary regular driver for the North Canterbury Mini support to the Wellbeing North Canterbury Bus Trust. His reliability and the care he takes Community Trust. She has also been involved of his passengers has made him a valued with the Kaiapoi Red Cross for six years and volunteer, and he has enabled many residents organises many fundraising activities for the to continue living in their own homes. branch. She is overseeing the installation of Norma McLaren was recognised for her AED defibrillators throughout the community wide-ranging service to the community and coordinates the Meals on Wheels including involvement with the Plunket programme in Kaiapoi.

Mothers Club, Boys Brigade, Rangiora Garden Bill Ensor was recognised for his involvement Club and the Ashley Combined Probus Club. with the Lions Club of Rangiora of which he Norma has also been heavily involved with has been a member for over 30 years. He is the St John’s Ambulance service. an active member of the St Martins Anglican Christine Watton received her award for Church in Loburn, and continues to give his her considerable contribution to the social time to the community through the North wellbeing of Kaiapoi. She was heavily involved Canterbury Mini Bus Trust where he has been with the Stand Tall Project, and through a volunteer driver for over 12 years. Bill has her dedication secured the Patchina giraffe been a keen flyer for most of his life and as a as a permanent fixture for Kaiapoi. She is a member of the Canterbury Aero Club, trained member of the steering group of the You Me and coached formation flying teams for We Us community connectedness project. competition.

John Shivas was awarded for his involvement in business and local government. He has generously supplied his buildings at the Kaiapoi Mill to store equipment for community groups and was instrumental in improving the districts sewerage and water networks during his time as Chair of the Utilities and Roading Committee at Council.

John led a visionary programme to join all eastern sewerage schemes to one ocean outfall. John is also very passionate about retaining the heritage of Kaiapoi.

Keith and Miranda Hales were jointly recognised for their varied contributions to the community, including 15 years’ service to the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Keith is a former president and life member of both the North Canterbury Racing Club and the Brackenfield Hunt, and both are involved in the Big Brother Big Sister organisation. Miranda has helped set up about 160 exhibitions in the Chamber Gallery, bringing high quality art to the people of the Waimakariri District.

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Raising funds for new verandah at Woodend Playcentre On Wednesday, 14th October the Woodend Playcentre is holding a fundraising Quiz Night at Five Stags Rangiora. The event is supported

by Harvey World Travel, Kaiapoi, as well as other local businesses with funds raised benefiting the Woodend Playcentre new verandah project.

The need for the covered verandah is due to an increase in numbers as well as having the ability to be outside for activities such as messy play and painting all year round.

The verandah is to be built along the front of the existing building, up to the front door, which is half the length of building.

Tickets are $50 per team of 5, those interested in purchasing tickets or requiring more information can contact Kim on 027

717 8754. Teams are to be seated at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.

Raffle tickets will be available during the evening at $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 with many great prizes available including the grand prize from Harvey World Travel!

HELP PLEASE

We need someone who is able to deliver The Woodpecker, once a month (excluding January), to letterboxes in Chinnerys Road.

Please contact Tyree Ph: 312 2256 Em: toty@clear.net.nz if you can help.

WoodendA FAMILY Beach HOLIDAY PARK FRIENDLY RETREAT LABOUR WEEKEND

KIDS CAMP FOR FREE + FREE popsicle for kids + Noddy Train + Mini Digger

SHOW WEEKEND Hot Rods Live Music Noddy Train Mini Digger Coffee Van

CHRISTMAS Christmas Programme Noddy Train, Mini Digger Clown & Fairy Bumper Balls Coffee Van

GREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY 20 hectares of park like grounds and a short walk to a beautiful sandy beach. Numerous children’s play areas plus forest biking and walking tracks. Wifi and clean tidy amenities.

Woodend Beach Holiday Park, 14 Woodend Beach Road, Woodend Beach Phone: 03 312 7643 or email: woodendbeachhp@xtra.co.nz

www.woodendbeachholidaypark.co.nz

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Window cleaning Pest management Shower and glass restoration House washing / Water blasting Pieter Koekemoer Free Phone: 0508 776722 Phone: 021 040 7608 or 027 221 8078 Website: www.propcare.co.nz Email: pieter@propcare.co.nz www.facebook.com/propcareservices

ROLMENT EN SPECIAL! Enrol before the end of October & receive the first 2 weeks free!* Due to our increasing numbers we plan to open our 2-3 year old classroom before the end of 2015. We respect that children at this age are still developing a sense of self and need more opportunities for 1 to 1 interactions with teachers. We believe that this separate classroom and smaller group size for this age group is essential for child development, and really gives the children the foundation for successful future learning.

Because of this exciting change, we will soon have new but very LIMITED spaces available across all classrooms.

Come and be a part of an Early Childhood Centre that is community focused, and puts your child and family/whanau at the heart of their practice.

We pride ourselves on having 100% qualified and consistent teachers at all times, allowing familiarity and security for the children.

Phone: 327 5379 anytime Mobile: 027 221 0171

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LOOK OUT FOR OUR FANTASTIC ERO REPORT! Contact us on: (03) 312-2179 or email to make an appointment for viewing: admin@acornearlychildcare.co.nz THE WOODPECKER OCTOBER 2015

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Robyn Gauld

Senior Property Consultant

Please ring Melissa or Sally today and make an appointment for viewing our spacious and high quality learning environment.

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• Domestic & Commercial • Leaking Taps & Pipes

• Water Cylinders • Alterations & New

NO JOB TOO SMALL PROMPT EFFICIENT SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED RR 312 7646 • PAUL 0274 342 074

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CHURCH NOTICES

Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus St. Barnabas Church A community of believers, serving the wider community in love Rev. Lynnette Lightfoot 313 8726 Last month, we mentioned we are running a quiz night on 7th November in the church hall.

Start time is 7 pm and entry is $20 for each team of four. As these are always popular nights and a lot of fun, do put the date in your diary. Tickets can be ordered in advance if you wish, they will also be available on the night.

On the same Saturday, 7th November, we will also be holding a car boot sale in the church car park, from 8.30 am to 12 noon. You are invited to book yourself a space now, as room is limited – contact Jacqui on 312 7086 or jacquiandsam@smfilms.com Cost is $20 per space. We would love to see you selling your art and crafts, pre-loved items, plants, jams, baking, antiques and collectables... Variety is the spice of life! To keep you going on what will hopefully be a busy morning, we have arranged for a coffee cart to be present.

Woodend Methodist Church 86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Rev. Philomeno Kinera Office (03) 313 3448, Home (03) 313 1912, Mob 021 521 118 Weekly services each Sunday 9 a.m. in Church Hall. All welcome.

Our next free movie afternoon is on Wednesday 7 October and will be a true story. Afternoon tea will follow for a gold coin donation. If you require a ride please ring Ruth 3122029 or Evelyn 3127740.

There is now a recycling curtain bank bin outside the Church Hall to dispose of curtains you no longer use. The Curtain Bank recycles curtains for low income families.

By the time this goes to print, a working bee will have met to pack the Operation Christmas Child boxes. We will let you know how many boxes the Woodend-Pegasus and Amberley Parishes put together between them and if it was as many as last year.

The Friday Cafe Talk sessions, at the Flat White Cafe in Pegasus, recommenced on 4th September. The starting time has been put back to 5.30 pm, so if you are used to seeing us there at 5 pm, we will be in a little later!

If at any time you’d like to come up and say hello, we would love to meet you.

Mainly Music normally ceases during school holidays, but for this two week holiday we are continuing on with a modified programme.

Next month, we will let you know how it has gone.

HELP PLEASE the Woodpecker needs someone who is able to deliver The Woodpecker, once a month, (excluding January) to letterboxes in Chinnerys Road.

Please contact Tyree Ph: 312 2256 Em: toty@clear.net.nz if you can help.

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CARPET & RUG & CURTAIN CLEANING

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Serving North Canterbury including specialist rug cleaning For a clean and service you never thought possible RING -

BEST Carpet Care phone: 3122-952 or ‘Support your local’ - see Y/Pages page 46

COURTESY COACH DRIVE WANTED For Friday & Saturday nights.

Vehicle provided.

For more information lease phone Kerry 027 300 7944 PIG AND SAWDUST MANURE Woodend Lions pig and sawdust manure is available. $5 a bag in local area.

A delivery charge applies elsewhere.

Phone Lois 03 312 7732 to order.

FRIENDS GROUP Next meeting Wednesday 28 October, 12 noon.Shared ‘finger food’ lunch followed by “Choral Delights” with Barbara’s group. All welcome.

St Barnabas Church Lounge, 147 Main Road, Woodend.

Enquiries: Beverley, 312 7777.

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Email: todist@xtra.co.nz

COMMUNITY CONTACTS Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb 312 7487 Community Emergency Response Team Rick Cable 312 2667 Email: rcable@clear.net.nz Woodend Play Centre Claire Cameron 022 122 0452 Woodend Toy Library Stephanie 312 2993 Email: toylibrarywoodend@gmail.com Woodend / Waikuku Plunket Appointments, Clare Hewett 312 2640 Woodend Preschool & Nursery 312 7654 Sheryl Rule email woodendpreschool@xtra.co.nz website www.woodendpreschool.co.nz Acorn Early Childcare 03 312 2179 Email; jointhefun@acornearlychildcare.co.nz Website: www.acornearlychildcare.co.nz Nature’s Play Preschool -Pegasus 9434935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Tuahiwi Community Pre-School Pre-School Daytime 313 2141 Woodend Community Association Inc President, Stuart Hide 312 2494 Treasurer, Pam Smith (021) 158 5941 Pegasus Residents Group Inc Email: pegasus residentsgroup@gmail.com Website: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com Woodend Lions Club 310 8157 President Evelyn Paget Youth Centre Co-ordinator, Lois Inch 312 7732 Woodend Combined Probus Club 03 327 9050 President, Mike Benson Secretary, Rae Miller 310 0202 Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group 310 0654 Chairperson, John Batistic Woodend Garden Club Helen Power, President 312 2414 June Bryson, Secretary 313 3254 Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson 312 7439 Woodend Ashley Ward Community Board Chairperson, Chris Prickett 310 7308 Deputy Chairperson, Karen Eastwood 027 600 794 Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club Richard Marsom wbslsc@wbslsc.com Woodend Gymnastics Club Astrid Breach 310 0212

WOODPECKER Editor & Advertising

Rebecca Harris Phone: 312 5458 Email: richardandrebecca@xtra.co.nz Drop Box: The Grub Hub, Main Rd, Woodend.

NEXT ISSUE NOVEMBER 2015. Deadline 28/10 Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris 313 7832 St Barnabas Church, Woodend Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus Vicar: Revd Lynnette Lightfoot 313 8726 Assistant Curate, Rev. Llewellyn Smith 03 354 4095 Hall Hire Bookings – Audrey 313 6034 Mainly Music – Stephanie Clay 312 7821 Home Groups - Anne Graham 313 4457 Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Philomeno Kinera 313 1912 Hall Bookings, Evelyn 312 7740 Woodend Bowling Club President, Mike Carpenter 312 7463 Secretary, Doreen Williams (03) 327 9519 Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Helen Power 312 2414 Pat 312 2335 Woodend Netball Club Sharon Cocker, President 310 7236 Rachael Paterson, Secretary 312 7439 Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311 Woodend Rugby Club www.woodendrugby.co.nz President, Sean Adamson 310 7911 Secretary, Sherryn McPherson 312 7080 Junior Club Captain, Dean Cotton 310 6873 VP & Senior Club Captain, Wendy Giles 021 355336 Club rooms bookings, Sherryn McPherson 312 7080 Woodend Cricket Club Bruce Davey 312 2413 Woodend Junior Cricket Club Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 Woodend Tennis Club President, Jim Bucknell 313 9405 Woodend Country Music Club Robert Jongenburger (President) 312 7313 Glen Taylor (Vice-President) 967 6832 Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 03 327 6621 or 027 335 5771 THE WOODPECKER OCTOBER 2015

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