We’ve been fortunate to enjoy a stretch of beautiful autumn weather, with plenty of clear, blue-sky days.
In last month’s issue, we featured a frontpage update on the local census we carried out, where we delivered to all ‘addressee only’ mailboxes to gauge interest. I’m delighted to report that not a single person opted out of delivery. In fact, we received several requests to continue – a great outcome! Thanks to this initiative, we’re now reaching over 100 additional households. You’ll see on both the front page and page 3 details of an exciting upcoming event - a special community and volunteer gathering on 22 July, featuring a guest speaker.
Fund. Whether you’re a reader, volunteer, community contributor, or advertiser, we’d love for you to join us.
As a volunteer-led organisation, we rely heavily on the generosity and support of our community. Recently, we’ve had a couple of valued deliverers move out of the area, so we’re on the lookout for new helpers. If you’re an adult with an hour to spare each month, we’d love to hear from you!
This month also marks seven years since I took on the role of Editor for The Woodpecker. I can hardly believe how fast the time has flown. Back in 2017, our average issue was 28 pages — today it’s grown to 64 pages, and our print run has doubled to 4,800 copies.
This marks the first time we’ve held a volunteer event outside of our usual Christmas Thank You evening. We’ve turned our AGM into something more celebratory, with presentations on recent activities from The Woodpecker Community Trust, including the introduction of digital maps for our deliverers and the official launch of our new Community Engagement
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to share their kind feedback. Your words mean a great deal and continue to inspire and energise us as a Trust.
The Woodpecker – ‘produced by the community for the community’
Ngā mihi nui
Debs Taylor-Hayhurst
The Editor – Woodpecker debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz
DISCLAIMER: All efforts are made to verify the correctness of information contained within this publication; however, The Woodpecker Community Trust accept no liability for the correctness or accuracy of any information contained within these pages. Any views, information or opinions expressed within this publication are not necessarily the opinions or views of The Woodpecker Community Trust or any of its providers.
Big
Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury
The BIG Breakfast Fundraiser: A Full House for Youth Mentoring
We were proud to host The BIG Breakfast Fundraiser in May - a soldout event that brought our community together in support of youth mentoring.
Guests were treated to a delicious breakfast from Urban Revival, a heartfelt and humorous keynote from Pic Picot of Pic’s Peanut Butter, and a moving story from ‘Big Sister’ Rosemary, who shared her journey as a mentor. The live auction added to the energy in the room, with generous bids raising vital funds. A highlight of the morning was presenting our ‘Stake in the Ground’ award to Youth Aid Officer Simon Gulland, acknowledging his long-standing support of our programme. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success, especially our event partner, PAK’nSAVE Rangiora, for their generous
support. See more photos and moments from the day on Facebook and Instagram.
June 2024 Newsletter
HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PRACTITIONER (HIP) – Hi my name is Cara; my knowledge and experience can help with: - Managing thoughts ; feelings and behaviours ; stress; anxiety; depression or feeling down. Coping with loss ; sleep problems ; drug and alcohol problems ; family or relationship issues ; domestic violence and parenting ; chronic pain; living with the side effects of illness and health conditions. Navigating gender identity and sexual orientation. My appointments are fully funded and 30minutes long. I work Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays and look forward to meeting with you for a chat.
APPOINTMENT SLOTS – to look after your needs appropriately, please note a doctor’s appointments are 15 minutes long usually to cover one or… if time is favourable two issues. If you have multiple issues to discuss, please book two appointments (additional fees will apply).
NEW STAFF –We welcome Anna to the Nursing Team; Anna lives in North Canterbury with her young family and you will notice her smiley face and friendly persona. Anna looks forward to meeting with you all.
REPEAT PRESCRITION REQUESTS – We strongly recommend you put in writing requests for your repeat scripts at least a couple of weeks before running out. Options for you to do this quickly and seamlessly: (1) Manage my Health, (2) PMC website, (3) email request. Please remember to note the pharmacy to pick up from. If you have run out, please also let us know. Charges apply for repeat scripts and short scripts until your appointment. Please note we still follow safe and responsible medical practice and you ma y need to make an appointment if your Doctor advises that. So the more time you can allow for requesting medication, the smaller chance of you being inconvenienced.
PRACTICE PLUS (afterhours extended care) – Available for you and your whanau afterhours virtual GP consultations; weekdays 5pm -10pm and weekends / public holidays 8am – 8pm. This service is provided by Practice Plus not Pegasus Medical Centre doctors. Prepayment is required prior to booking (this is not a subsidised service). Click the link on our website to find more information.
MOLE CHECKS–Being SunSmart (using sunscreen, hats, covering up when in the sun) lowers the risk of skin cancer. More info at www.sunsmart.org.nz Full and single mole checks are offered to anyone (you don’t need to be enrolled). For one or few moles to check, please book 1 appointment. For a full mole check allow up to 30 minutes, which varies with everyone. Cost is advertised on our website. You can book for that service with Dr John Dehn or Dr Roger Dehn. Health insurance may subsidise this specialist appointment. We are Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for Skin Cancer
VIRAL ILLNESSES & COVID – we are still seeing patients with viral illnesses and COVID is again i n the community, these can often be managed at home. If you have any concern, call and discuss with one of our nurses. Also, helpful information and online links: Phone Healthline 0800 611 116 or www.healthinfo.org.nz or www.kidshealth.org.nz/flu-influenza
STAFF SICKNESS – We get sick too… coming into winter our staff and their families will experience seasonal viral sickness, we do our best to cover staff sickness but sometimes we will be short staffed Please be kind to us if we have to re-schedule your appointment at short notice, we will always see you on the day if triaged clinically urgent and can’t wait till the following day. We do apologise for any inconvenience. We thank you for your understanding and support through these difficult times. Kia ora ☺
In a medical emergency, and if acutely unwell don’t hesitate to dial 111. 52 Pegasus Main Street, Pegasus Town Ph 03 920 4060 - www.pegasusmedicalcentre.co.nz
Doug: 021 662 486
Bob: 03 327 7044
Bert: 021 145 3393
Email: menzshedkaiapoi@out look.com
The Kaiapoi Menz Shed Challenge! Imagine sitting on this memorial seat asking how can the Shed help me ?
Do you have a broken piece of treasured furniture you would like repaired?
Are you lookng for a wooden toy?
Are you looking for a memorial seat?
Does that BBQ table need repairing or replacing?
Would you like to help the Shed? Please make a donation to the Shed - we need funds for a new Shed .
MenzShed of Kaiapoi Trust a/c: 03-1585-0428006-00.
Can you offer somewhere to store six containers in the Kaiapoi area while the new Shed is built?
Help the Shed to help the C ommunity!
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KEEP IN TOUCH events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events
MARKETS
KAIAPOI SATURDAY MARKET
Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi. Every Saturday, 9am–12.30pm.
OHOKA FARMERS MARKET
Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Every Friday, 9am-12pm.
OXFORD FARMERS MARKET
Main St, Oxford. Every Sunday, 9am–12pm.
OXFORD CRAFT MARKET
Oxford Town Hall, Oxford. First Sunday of each month, 10am-2pm.
RANGIORA CHURCH
STREET MARKET
St John’s Anglican Church Grounds & Hall, Cnr of Church and High Streets, Rangiora. First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-1pm.
THE DELICIOUS MARKET
179 Lehmans Road, Rangiora, Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm
ART EXHIBITIONS
ART ON THE QUAY
“Masked Artists Gallery” 24 April – 28 May 2025, Kaiapoi Library, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi
CHAMBER GALLERY
“Circle of Silence” by Karina Rympa 4 May – 19 June 2025, Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora
OXFORD GALLERY
72 Main Street, Oxford
Deborah Tsavousis and Paul Smith 15 May - June
Whāia te whānau Mārama Caitlin Rose Donnelly & Piupiu-Maya Turei 12 June – 6 July
PEGASUS COMMUNITY NEWS
HELP CHOOSE THE FUTURE YOUTH SPACE FOR PEGASUS
The Waimakariri District Council is seeking community feedback on three exciting options for a youth space in Pegasus - have your say and help shape the final decision! Have your say before 5pm, Friday 6 June!
MATARIKI EVENTS:
Senior/Kaumātua residents
Matariki Morning Tea at Pegasus Bay School on Tuesday 17 June 2025, 10am to 11am. If you would like to attend, please RSVP at: emilymatthews@pegasusbay.school.nz, so we have an idea of numbers for catering. Learn more on our website
Pegasus Residents' Group Inc.
Matariki Evening
Join us on Friday, 20th June (Matariki), 6pm, at the Pegasus Community Centre for an evening of reflection, connection, and celebration. Enjoy a Matariki talk, free sausage sizzle, and a self-guided walk through the wetlands to explore the Matariki plantings.
Thanks to Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust and New World Ravenswood for supporting the event. Visit our website for full details.
PEGASUS
RESIDENTS’ GROUP (PRGI) 2025 AGM:
All PRGI members and the wider community are warmly invited to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 16 July 2025 at Pegasus School. Doors open 6:30pm, meeting
Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com
E: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com
Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc
starts 7:00pm. Guest speaker: Michael Kwant,Senior Ranger Biodiversity from Waimakariri District Council, on Managing our Waimakariri beaches and the role the Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw plays. Learn more on our website
PEGASUS EMERGENCY HUB TRAINING EXERCISE:
Thanks to our Pegasus Community Emergency Hub volunteers who joined the emergency exercise on Saturday 17 May. Special thanks to Dean Eades and the Waimakariri Civil Defence team. Learn more on our website. Learn more on our website
'HIKURANGI: LET'S NOT BE SURPRISED': UNDERSTANDING OUR LOCAL TSUNAMI RISK
Pegasus School Hall, Wednesday 25 June, 7–8pm. Join geohazard scientist Helen Jack a local talk on the latest tsunami and risk science in Canterbury to help us understand local hazards and prepare. Learn more on council website.
COMMUNITY CENTRE (PCC)
OPEN: Mondays 2 - 4pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays 10.00 am – 12 noon. June JP Drop-In Sessions: Saturday 7th June. NO sesson on Saturday 21 June due to Matariki long weekend
Woodend
Welcome to our June addition of “ what ’s been happening” within our community
EMERGENCY
HUB TRAINING SESSION for Woodend - Mon 7 July th
Thanks to all those that attended our emergency hub launch last week . With support from the Waimakariri Emergency Management Team we are setting up Woodend's own unique community response plan that will support Civil Defense when an local emergency is activated We are having a training session on Monday the 7 July from 6 30 - 8pm at the Woodend Youth Building next to the school , 38 Rangiora Woodend Road. As many hands make light work , please gather your friends and family and come to the training to learn how we can keep our community safe in it ’s time of need. If you would like to be involved or have any questions, please contact Andy Child on andyandsuechilds@xtra co nz th
We collected 50kg of rubbish in our Woodend Community CLEAN UP
On Saturday the 10 May, members of the community and the WCA collected a staggering 50kg of rubbish within a 2 hour time frame around the streets of Woodend Thank you to everyone that helped and to Woodend Automotive for the free hire of their trailer. Keep an eye out for our next clean up during “Keep NZ Beautiful” week in September. th
Problem in your community? SNAP, SEND,SOLVE
Snap Send Solve is a free app and website that allows you to easily report issues to the local council . It 's designed to make reporting problems faster and more convenient than phone calls or emails. You just take a photo of the issue, add details, and then send it to the relevant/local authority, who can address the problem. Lets help the council help our community.
Reminder - Joss Coffee Club - Wed 9.30am at Coffee Club Ravenswood
Do you want to help create change in Woodend?
Join our committee or donate a small yearly contribution. At the Woodend Community Association, our aim is to promote and support any initiative which advances safety, wellbeing and community spirit in Woodend. If you are interested in joining our committee, please email, woodend.community.association@gmail.com or contact Mark on 027 534 9112. Alternatively, for a $10 yearly membership fee, you can help us deliver projects to improve our community
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FREE EVENTS
Kaiapoi Rugby Football Clubrooms
Tues 24 June: 7–8pm
Weds 25 June: 10–11am
Pegasus School Hall
Weds 25 June: 7-8pm
Pines Beach Hall
Thurs 26 June: 7-8pm
This month, I would like to introduce you to our Treasurer and Fire Fighter David Sanderson. He came to us highly recommended, at that time, working in finance for the Police. We needed a treasurer, as our then current treasurer (yours truly) wished to stand down from that role after 14 years. Once taking over the treasury role, he decided he would like to be more active in the Brigade and trained to be an Operational Support. He did this for a couple of years before taking on further training and completing his 7-day course to become a Fire Fighter. David and his wife Pascale have two children, Levi and Max, and own a lifestyle block. On purchasing the property, he became very keen on keeping chickens, and the odd sheep! He quite liked the lifestyle and extended his repertoire to become a part time market gardener growing strawberries hydroponically. Never having done anything like that before, it was a steep learning curve, but in fact, it was very successful, which required a handy Pascale to build a wee strawberry hut which was named ‘Strawberry King’ after the selfproclaimed Strawberry King himself,
David! He plans on growing more this year. David tells me he has ticked over 7 years, joining the same week as Max was born, which made him a bit unpopular at home for a while! Like most of our members, he joined because he thought it’d be good to do something for the Community and at that time he came to do the books only. He soon found by talking to other members, he would like to take a more active part and as said previously, trained and passed his 7-day course to be a fire fighter. Yet again, he has had his arm twisted by a senior member and is about to sign up and train to become a Qualified Fire Fighter (which will extend the skills he already has). David, we are so pleased you are committed to the Brigade as we know with a young family and work commitments, a lot of time is spent training, attending calls and on top of that - doing the Treasurers job. Thanks must also go to his wife and children for enabling him to do this and know that we appreciate it very much.
Please note: We have been getting quite a few calls and messages left at the Station. We do regularly check these, but as this Station is unmanned, your messages may take a few days to be accessed, and we ask that you bear this in mind when calling, particularly if you consider it urgent.
In an emergency call 111.
Woodend - Sefton Community Board
Youth Space, Pegasus – we need your feedback
Staff have gathered some great ideas and information from young people and have identified the types of spaces youth in Pegasus would like, along with potential locations. The total budget is just over $190,000, and we need your input on how that is spent.
The whole budget would be used for a dedicated skate area, Option 1 e,g. half pipe. There are smaller projects as other options, and it is recognised that some m ay prefer a mix of items from Option 2 and 3 or may suggest alternate options or locations
Full information and how to have your say is at letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/pegasus-youthspace-options Closes 5pm 6 June.
Please let youth in your household know so they can have their say as well
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Funding Grant
The Board approved a grant of $300 to the Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc. towards hosting a Matariki morning tea in June.
Our next meeting – all are welcome Monday 9 June starting 5.30pm in the Woodend Community Centre
Contact us – more information about the Board and our contact details at https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/council/council, -boards-and-committees/woodendsefton-community-board
If you would like to see what will be discussed at meetings check out the Board Facebook page or agenda at waimakariri.govt.nz/council/meetings/minutes-andagendas/woodend-sefton-community-board around Thursday of the week prior WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Email: shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz
Tena Koutou Katoa Welcome to Term 2
A big welcome to all the new students and
families joining us this term. We had a wonderful start to Term 2.
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news from our recent Education Review Office (ERO) School Evaluation Report, published this May! Their findings celebrate the wonderful things happening every day at Woodend School and highlight some exciting areas we’re working hard to grow even further.
Learner Success and Wellbeing
Our learners are engaged, making great progress, and achieving well!
A large majority of our students are achieving at or above the expected curriculum levels in reading, writing, and mathematics. This is an incredible reflection of the hard work from our tamariki, staff, and whānau.
We know that success for all is important. We are continuing to focus on addressing achievement gaps for our boys and Māori learners, with specific targets and actions in place.
Conditions Supporting Learner Success
Purposeful leadership is fostering a positive culture that is focused on high-quality teaching and greater
equity for every learner.
Our school improvement plan is strong, clear, and reflects our shared vision, values, and aspirations which is shaped by the voices of our students, families, staff, and wider community.
Teachers are working together in increasingly consistent and powerful ways across the school, thanks to clear practices for curriculum planning, delivery, and evaluation.
Teaching and Learning Highlights
Teaching across the school is more intentional, more responsive, and more learner-centred than ever!
Regular feedback from students and whānau, alongside meaningful data analysis, ensures that our curriculum is continually reviewed and refined to meet the needs of every learner.
Our curriculum is proudly localised, celebrating our history and community, and connecting students to meaningful and exciting learning opportunities.
Systems for Success
We have strong systems for tracking student learning and using that information to guide improvement.
Our Board of Trustees provides fantastic support for our strategic direction and ensures that all school initiatives are well resourced and future focused.
Our staff are doing an incredible job using local stories and histories to enrich learning, helping to deepen our students’ understanding and sense of belonging.
We are so proud of these achievements and grateful to our
entire Woodend School community; students, whānau, staff, Board, and wider supporters. Together, we are building something truly special.
The full report is available in our latest newsletter on the Woodend School website!
Woodend ANZAC Service
There was a fantastic turnout at the Woodend ANZAC service on Thursday the 24 April.
We were especially proud to see our students taking an active role in this important community event. Student Leader Harley Foote represented our school with confidence and mana, reading ‘In Flanders Fields’ during the service. Our Year 7-8 Kapa Haka group also performed two waiata, adding a meaningful and powerful presence to the occasion. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing Woodend School with such pride and respect; it was a wonderful example of our values in action.
Calling all 4-year-olds - Enrol now
With our growing community and new subdivisions, we’re excited to welcome new faces to our school.
If your child is 4 or turns 4 this year, now is the time to get them enrolled. Early enrolment helps us ensure we have the right resources and support in place for all our students.
Please go to our school website, click the enrolment tab, and fill out the online form.
We can’t wait to meet our future students.
Ngā mihi nui
Andrew & the Woodend School Team
WOULD YOU LIKE TO READ THE DIGITAL COPY OF THE WOODPECKER?
DIGITAL COPY AVAILABLE EACH MONTH ON ISSUU.COM
Did you know we upload every copy of The Woodpecker each month to a digital platform called http:// issuu.com/thewoodpecker4
If you would like to be included in the mailout with this link, please email Debs on debs. thewoodpecker@outlook. co.nz
A great way to share The Woodpecker with friends and family and read previous copies.
Can you find Mr Woody Woodpecker?
Mr Woody Woodpecker is hidden amongst one of The Woodpecker pages.
For fun, search for him and if you find him, please EMAIL the Editor on debs. thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz with a high resolution photo of you pointing to the very page where Mr Woody Woodpecker is, along with your name, age and location and your photo will go in next month’s Woodpecker.
Deliverers Wanted for The Woodpecker
We’re looking for adult volunteers - one for each area: Woodend, Ravenswood, and Pegasus - to join The Woodpecker team. It’s just one hour a month, perfect for anyone who enjoys walking, meeting people, and giving back. Interested? Contact Editor Debs: debs.thewoodpecker@outlook. co.nz
The Pegasus Woodend shed is located in Gladstone Park!
We are a bit quiet at the moment. If you have a project that you think we might be able to help with, bring it down to the shed for us to have a look at. Alternatively contact us by phone or email to have a chat. Our workshop is geared up with a wide range of wood working equipment plus we have some metal working equipment and skills.
Over the last year few years we have completed lots of furniture repairs and renovations along with some bespoke items. We charge for materials when we have to purchase them and there is a small charge for labour, which is how we raise funds to run the shed. Sometimes a plate of scones is enough.
Do you have any timber or other building materials gathering dust at home. The Menzshed may be happy to take it off your hands. Donations of materials from builders, cabinet makers and local people are the lifeblood of Menzsheds and enable us to keep our charges low. We cannot take everything but we would be keen to see what you have.
Our hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Our membership consists of mainly older retired men (or those who are close to it), and welcome any interested men to come down and see what we are about. No particular skills are required.
CONTACTS
menzshedpegasuswoodend@gmail.com Steve 021 023 77864 Derrick 022 436 5960 John 021 347 805 facebook.com/Menzshedpegasuswoodend/
• A special selection of imported soft and energy drinks from overseas.
Drycleaning services
Selection of mobile phone accessories & batteries Your General
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Woodend Tennis Club
Tennis is a great game for all the family. We currently have a midweek evening social session very enjoyable on these winter evenings. Day and time are not fixed, as we are working in with the Netball teams for their practices. So, if you are not on our WhatsApp chat, please phone Jim on 021 806 366 or Eric on 021 292 7004 to check times. There is a $3 fee for non-members and casual players.
For any other info contact Jim on 021 806 366.
Support your local club
SAYGo - PEGASUS and WAIKUKU
SAYGo (Steady as you go) Falls Prevention Exercise Class
1.30 Thursdays, Pegasus Community Centre, Pegasus Main Street. All welcome. $2 donation please. Simple activities, seated and standing, proven to improve balance, flexibility and strength. A fun social group, join us for a cuppa after class.
For more information: Kay 021 022 64682.
Classes also available at Waikuku Community Centre, Park Terrace, Waikuku. Wednesdays 10.00am followed by a cuppa. All welcome $2 donation.
For more information: Mavis 03 312 7839 or Lorraine 027 332 9298.
PLEASE NOTE: Both classes are currently full; to go on a waiting list please contact Kay for Pegasus and Mavis for Waikuku.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Community Foot Care Clinic
Held in Woodend monthly. Phone 021 022 49443 for an appointment.
Pegasus Community Patrol
We are now recruiting volunteers for Patrolling.
Full training given, if interested, please contact Pete 021 191 1776. Only requirement Full Drivers licence.
Kaiapoi Toy Library
Kaiapoi Toy Library, 9 Cass Street Kaiapoi, open 11.00am - 1.00pm Saturdays. Access to a range of toys for a small annual fee, no toy rental charges. Check us out www. kaiapoitoylibrary.org
Canterbury Sportfishing Club
If you are interested in sea fishing, chasing Trout or Salmon then come and join our club.
Monthly meetings are held at the Fish and Game building at 595 Johns Road on the last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm.
Fishing trips are organised catering for all types of fishing, from targeting Grouper, Bluenose, Blue Cod etc to fishing in the Lakes and the canals at Twizel.
Doesn’t matter if you own a boat or not, all fishermen are catered for and welcome.
The Club also owns a Bach at Oaro near Kaikoura for the use of its members.
New members welcome.
For more information contact Shayne 027 664 0016.
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Wednesday 25 June, 6–8pm, or Friday 27 June, 9:30–11:30am
Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre A workshop for not-for-profits and community groups.
$20 per society (two participants)
For more details visit bit.ly/HumanitixCommunityTeam or contact Aimee Claassens 03 311 8963 aimee.claassens@wmk.govt.nz
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
Kaiapoi Community Patrol
We are now recruiting volunteers for Camera Operation and Patrolling. Full training given. If interested, please contact Owen 027 442 4436. All volunteers are required to be vetted by police.
Clarkville Table Tennis Club
Come and try a fun sport. Family groups welcome.
Tuesday nights at the Clarkville Hall 11 Heywards Road 7:15pm – 9:15pm
Information: Contact Lee 03 312 1536 or Graham 021 217 5323
Daffodil Day 2025
Passionate about your Waimakariri community? We’re after organisational superstars to help coordinate Daffodil Day alongside our amazing team of volunteers. We’d love to hear from you, contact tiffany. wafer@southerncancer.org.nz
Kaiapoi Community Garden Volunteer days
Wednesday 10am – 12pm and the last Saturday of every month 10 - 12pm. Come and join the Community Garden and learn about organic produce, composting skills and find like-minded people to share your love of gardening. For more information follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KaiapoiCommunity-Garden kaiapoicg@gmail.com
Chamber Gallery Rangiora
Ali Harper & Harry Harrison: Ella & Joe Monday 9 June 7:30pm Chamber Gallery Rangiora.
Award winning singer Ali Harper and guitarist Harry Harrison reimagine the legendary partnership between Ella Fitzgerald and distinguished guitarist Joe Pass. From sultry standards to playful scat, this show pays tribute to their extraordinary chemistry as they perform classics from the Great American Songbook including Misty, I Ain’t Got Nothing But The Blues, Stormy Weather and Ain’t Misbehavin’. Book at Humanitix.
Kaiapoi Community Patrol
Safer Plates Day
When: Sunday 15 June
Where: At Thistle Fit Ravenswood Time: 10am until 1.00pm
Want to promote your group on community notices?
Email Debs on: debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz
Cost: $5 donation to patrol (cash only) With the theft of number plates a continuing problem it makes sense to have them secure. Come along and have your car number plates secured against theft.
Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust June Update
We welcome Christopher Dawson to our Trust as our new Ranger - Tēnā koe! Christopher will have a focus on park restoration, particularly around Tutaepatu Lagoon. We hope Chris will also be our star for any outreach and education opportunities. We are very excited to have Christopher on board so if you see him about, please introduce yourself!
If you didn’t know the history of Tūtaepatu Lagoon you might already have sensed it when walking along its paths. This area is considered wāhi taonga (a sacred site) because some of the early ancestors of Ngai Tahu are laid to rest here. It was also once a vital mahinga kai (food gathering place) for Ngai Tahu, and the hapū (sub-tribe) Ngāi Tūāhuriri.
for the future.
If you take a walk along Te Kohanga Wetlands near Pegasus you might notice the difference our field team have made recently, clearing and completing other trail maintenance. It’s a gorgeous walk with bridges and picturesque views! And now, no more overgrown areas or hazards to block anyone’s way.
As part of their Honours in education programme, Central Michigan University visited Tūhaitara Coastal Park to undertake service-based learning. We took them on a walk to Tūtaepatu Lagoon and told them about its cultural significance, the history of the park and the restoration work currently been undertaken. The group had fun learning and then helped to plant over 200 Karamū (Coprosma robusta) nearby Tūtaepatu Lagoon, solidifying a seed source and habitat
A huge thank you to Wai-Ora who have completed their first round of Willow control around Tūtaepatu Lagoon. This is part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to restore this precious and culturally significant wetland. Willow is not indigenous to the area and so our restoration work in partnership with Wai-Ora is all about clearing what was introduced to make way for the plants that were here before. Education
Another awesome partner with the Trust is the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs facilitator, Lyn Blair, who has introduced 3 young people to our Tūhaitara Park team to complete 9 days of volunteering. Thank you, Lyn! How lucky are we to have a local government initiative like this to support us to find keen interest among local young men and women.
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New season rhododendrons have started to come in, the rest will be in by end of June
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These youngsters are learning new skills and we’re trying to help them understand what it takes to restore this place and why it’s important. We hope we can inspire a few to become passionate about this work and take it up with more professional training as a vocation.
The same goes for when we host local schools to help us with the
planting. This month we’ve had Kaiapoi High School students come to volunteer their time with us. Together we planted around 400 trees at the Pines Beach Food Forest, the Trust land at Pines Beach as well as extending the planting at Tutaepatu Lagoon. They were fast! We were impressed! With community partners and so much interest among the young people of North Canterbury, we have faith that our vision for Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara can be realised.
Pegasus parkrun Update
What’s been happening at Pegasus parkrun lately?
Since the last issue we’ve had over 640 participants cross our finish line, they’ve been assisted by 57 volunteers. On average that’s 160 parkrunners per week and 14 or 15 volunteers.
The term ‘parkrunners’ is one we use to be inclusive of all our participants - walkers, joggers and runners.
All are welcome at parkrun, children from the age of 4 can be registered to participate and there is no upper age limit.
We will be celebrating our 9th Birthday during Matariki weekend this year, I almost suspect that there will be cake!!
Come along this Saturday and see what and how
we do things, we have a First Timers Welcome around 7:45am and a full briefing for everyone around 7:55am, then we set off at 8:00am.
One of our regular parkrunners recently arranged a donation of a fantastic sound system from local North Canterbury business The Good Drop, so now everyone can hear clearly.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
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St Barnabas Update
As the cold sets in, we’re excited to offer a warm, welcoming space for people of all ages to gather and grow this winter! If the young people in your life have been asking questions about faith or what this whole ‘God thing’ is all about, we’d love to invite them to join one of our groups! It’s a great chance to explore, chat, and find answers together in a welcoming community.
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Our youth group, Unity, is on Friday nights term time, 6pm to 7:30pm for years 7 to 13! We always have lots of fun with good games, good chats, and good food!
For those with younger families we also have groups for ages 3 to 13 at both our 9:30am service and our 4pm service.
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Do you have a busted zip or pants that are too long? Or maybe a dress or skirt that needs an alteration? Call or text Paula 027 627 7212.
Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass
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The Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass project has been prioritised as one of the Government’s Roads of National Significance. It includes a 10km extension on State Highway 1 (SH1) north of Christchurch from the SH1/SH71 Lineside Road interchange to just north of the Pegasus roundabout and a 6km bypass of Woodend. To sign up and for project information, visit nzta.govt.nz/b2p
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How we started
Operation Cover Up
25 years ago, a Taupo woman, Liz Clarke, sponsored a small boy in an orphanage in Moldova. Liz noticed that George’s bed coverings were very inadequate for the intensely cold conditions under which he lived. She decided to try to make a difference and after putting a small advertisement in a Taupo paper, the response far exceeded her expectations. 56 blankets was her goal but 256 were given by generous people whose hearts were touched by Liz’s story about George. It was then, that Liz decided to spread the word farther afield and working through the aid organisation, Mission Without Borders, she distributed brochures. Thus began the incredible journey of Operation Cover Up. What began as a small act of kindness with humble beginnings, has grown into a nationwide movement of compassion. There are now more than 90 dedicated coordinators across NZ and together with the knitters, they have crafted over 165.000 knitted blankets as well as hats, mittens, scarves, knitted slippers and a multitude of miscellaneous items such as clothing, hygiene products, stationery, sewing machines and haberdashery. These gifts have reached vulnerable children and poor families in Eastern Europe. The need
has never been more urgent. The devastating war in Ukraine, one of the countries Operation Cover Up sends goods to, has brought immense suffering and displaced countless families. More knitters needed. Whether a seasoned knitter or just beginning, we are grateful for any help that we can get in our efforts to keep the impoverished in Eastern Europe a little warmer. Most knitters prefer to knit strips which then can be assembled into blankets.
The preferred size of a knitted strip is 160cms long, using double knitting wool, garter stitch and casting on 40 stitches. 7 strips make a blanket.
Urgent need for wool. Wool is the preferred option due to the extremely cold conditions. We are currently seeking donations of wool, whether big or small to help us to continue this vital work. Preloved knitted jerseys are also appreciated as these can be unpicked and the wool reused. Other items we send. As well as the knitted articles, we also send stationery, hygiene items and linen. All items are required to be new as a customs requirement. If you are interested in joining us to make a difference, please contact either of the following:
Anne Murchison 021 172 3089 or Maureen Braun 021 036 5420
WOODEND FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Five new members were inducted into the Friendship Club at the April meeting. Marie Burton, Thelma Smith, Mary Scott, Kim Zen and Donna Sutherland were welcomed. The speaker at the meeting was Helen Pidwerbesky who spoke about decluttering. An interesting talk and relevant to those who are downsizing or just thinking about making things easier for their families later on.
This month we had lunch at Monteiths and a visit to the new Suttons Factory in Southbrook. We were given a tour through the factory which manufactures drill bits and runs 24/7 five days a week. The building is modern, and the production of the drill bits uses automated and sustainable practices. Oil is sprayed onto the metal blanks being ground into drill bits and the oil is recycled after metal filings are removed. The metal filings are compressed into blocks which are exported - no waste. Maintenance engineers and design engineers are employed to keep production going and make i mprovements where necessary. Both men and women enjoyed the tour and the hour and a half flew by. Following this visit most then went to The Brook for lunch.
This large drill press is in the foyer of the new building.
The Woodend Friendship Club meets on the third Wednesday monthly at the Woodend Community Centre at 2pm. If you are retired and looking for a way to connect with other people, please come along for a visit. We welcome new people and would like to increase our membership.
Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury offers free, confidential, independent information and advice about your rights and the services available in our community.
Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm. Services
The CAB service is not-for-profit and delivered by trained volunteers. We’re available face-to-face, by phone and by email.
No question is too big or too small to bring to us. We’ll listen, research and assist you in any way we can. There’s no time limit on how long you can spend with one of our volunteers.
Even if you’ve taken some steps already, we’re happy to discuss options with you and perhaps find even more information to support you. It can be very helpful to talk things over before taking action .
We offer additional services for client s including:
• free Justice of the Peace service (please check for days / times)
• free Beneficiary Advisory, Budgeting, Employment, Immigration , Legal and Legal Information clinics (please check for days / times).
• free CV preparation and cover letter service (by appointment only).
Our Amberley satellite clinic will run in the Amberley Library on Friday, 6 June from 9.30am to 11.30am but not on Friday, 20 May because of the Matariki holiday. Two CAB volunteers will be available in the History Room (away from other library users) to assist you with any matter you’d like help with.
If you or someone you know needs information, advice or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to help.
You’ll find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz
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Woodend Methodist report
On Sunday 1 June at Woodend Methodist Church Hall at 9am we are hosting a Parish Combined Breakfast Service where Rev Song will talk about Korea. Holy Communion Service will be held on 8 June led by Margaret Woodcock. Rev Song will take the service on 15 June, Margaret Woodcock 22 June and on 29 June there will be a Regional Service at Rangiora at 10.30am and no service at Woodend. If you are a resident or visitor in the area, we warmly welcome you to Woodend Methodist Church. The June movie will be on Wednesday 4 June 1pm at Woodend Methodist Hall. The movie will be ‘Billy T James Show’. $5 admission and afternoon tea will be served. Dance and Sing is a session of music and movement for pre-schoolers and their care givers. Come along to Trinity Methodist Church, King Street, Rangiora at 10am on a Wednesday morning during school terms and enjoy a morning of singing, dancing, rhymes,
fun and friendship – morning tea included. $5 per family per session. After the Rangiora Trinity service about 11.30am the Pastoral Committee will serve soup and rolls on every 3rd Sunday in June, July and August. Two concerts which you may be interested in are taking place in June. Christchurch City Choir are performing the Chilcott ‘Requiem’ on Saturday 21 June at 3pm at Knox Church, Bealey Avenue, Christchurch. Book for this online. Rangiora Community Choir have a Concert at Rossburn Receptions, Rangiora on Sunday 29 June at 2pm - $10 entry and afternoon tea provided. Booking of our Woodend complex. You can hold small or large gatherings e.g. classes, tutoring, concerts, interviews, conferences, clubs etc.for any enquiries please contact Kaye at the Rangiora Trinity Office, 176 King Street, Rangiora, 313 3448 or email methodist.rangiora@gmail.com Rangiora Trinity office hours - Tuesday 10-1 Wednesday 9.45am -1.45pm Thursday 10am -1pm.
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The ask for the Hato Hone St John Annual Appeal in 2025 is to raise funds towards the building and major repairs of our ambulance stations, highlighting the role they play for frontline teams and the wider community.
13 critical building projects have been selected to highlight the need across the country – and connect with new and existing donors. With Rangiora station being one of the refurbishment projects.
If you would like to donate, we are having street collectors out on: Friday 13th at Rangiora New World and Mitre 10.
Saturday 14th June at Oxford Fresh Choice, Kaiapoi New World and Rangiora New World.
Sunday the 15th of June at Woolworths in Amberley.
If you would like to register to hold a fundraiser at your work or school please go to the Hato Hone St John Light the Way website or donate online to support your local ambulance station.
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Woodend Garden Club
Autumn: The Unsung Hero of the Growing Season
As summer fades and the air cools, gardeners rejoice - autumn has arrived. With warm soil and cooler temperatures, it’s the perfect time to plant. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, autumn offers ideal conditions for a thriving veggie garden.
Why Autumn is Ideal for Planting
Cooler temperatures and increased rainfall mean less frequent watering. The growing season extends, as many vegetables and herbs continue to grow into winter. With fewer pests, plants face less stress, and soil holds moisture better, supporting strong root development.
Top Picks for Planting This Autumn
Our cool nights and potential frosts require hardy crops. Root vegetables like beetroot, carrots, and turnips thrive in early autumn. Leafy greens such as spinach, silver beet, and kale are excellent for winter harvesting. Brassicas like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage do well in the cooler conditions, along with onions, leeks, and swedes.
Peas can be planted early in autumn, but they must be established before heavy frosts. While they tolerate light frosts, frost protection with cloches or frost cloths is recommended. Herbs like parsley, thyme, oregano, sage, mint, dill, marjoram, and chives will provide fragrant additions to your garden.
Soil Prep and Mulch: Set the Stage for Success
Clear out remnants of summer crops to prevent pests and disease. Improve
your soil by adding compost or aged manure and check the pH - most vegetables prefer 6.0 - 7.0. Mulching with straw or bark chips retains moisture and suppresses weeds. Aerate your soil to improve drainage and avoid waterlogging during autumn rains.
With the right preparation, your autumn garden can thrive, ensuring a bountiful harvest through the cooler months.
Join the Woodend Garden Club! If you love gardening and great company, why not come along to the Woodend Garden Club? We meet every 3rd Monday at 1.30pm in the Woodend Community Centre. For more details, give Shirley a call on 027 275 3027we’d love to see you there! Happy growing!
Auction! Vintage Plane Rides
When: Sunday 8 June 2025 @ 1:30-4:30
Where: Rangiora Bridge Club 31 Good Street, Rangiora (next to Bowling club)
Cost of entry: $25 per person in Teams of 4: includes afternoon tea
Payment cash at door (Please give your team name) OR
Online: Westpac Account No:03-1585-0011825-00 (giving the name of your team)
Entries by: Thursday 5 June 2025
Email: adriennejlamb@gmail.com Or call Adrienne: 021 265 7857
Come along have Fun and help us raise funds for our new premises!
Fundraiser for Kaiapoi Croquet Club
MR WOODY WOODPECKER ENTRANTS - MAY
A huge well done to everyone who managed to find Mr Woody Woodpecker in last month’s edition.
My son Aiden, aged 8 in May, Pegasus found Mr Woody Woodpecker from April issue. It’s going to a be big birthday present for him to have his photo in your magazine! Thank you. Sent in by Areum Yun. (below middle)
My son Aiden Kim, aged 8 years soon, Pegasus, found Mr Woody Woodpecker. He said it was really hard to find because it seems like the tip of the grape.�� (below middle)
Violet Thomas, 10 yrs from Ravenswood finished school early and swiped the Woodpecker magazine up as soon as it was delivered to find Mr Woody Woodpecker! Sent in by Ricky & Liz Thomas Leighton. (top left)
My son Aiden Cleghorn, aged 12 yrs, Woodend found Mr Woody Woodpecker and he goes to Woodend school. Sent in by Teela Cleghorn. (top middle)
Sadie Louth, aged 6, Woodend. Sent in by Michael Louth. (top right)
Harper Fox, aged 10, Woodend found Mr Woody Woodpecker after doing her amazing art. Sent in by Nikki Fox. (middle left)
My name is Sabella Claydon, aged 8, and I live in Woodend. I have been searching for Mr Woody Woodpecker for some time and am excited I have finally found him
wahoo!! Sent in by Summer Claydon. (middle middle)
Nica the cat (with the help of Freya and a magnifying glass) have found Mr Woody Woodpecker! Sent in by Jenny Dutton. (middle right)
Olivia Girdler, aged 6, Rangiora. Always enjoys hunting for the Mr Woody Woodpecker when she is staying at her dad’s house. Sent in by Regan Girdler. (bottom left)
Lily & George McLachlan with neighbours Isla and Lottie, Pegasus worked together and were very excited to find Mr Woody Woodpecker this month. Sent in by Steffi McLachlan. (bottom middle)
Robyn Herod, aged 9, Pegasus found Mr Woody Woodpecker again! Sent in by Sarah Herod. (bottom right)
Mayor Dan Gordon Update
We’ve recently launched the Pegasus Youth Project Consultation, and we’d really love to hear your thoughts. There are three options on the table, and if you haven’t received a consultation pack in your letterbox, you can jump online to have your say at letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz
After some really positive early engagement with young people in Pegasus and Woodend, council staff have developed three options aimed at creating better spaces for youth. The Woodend Pegasus Community Board wants to hear your feedback before making any decisions.
behaviour, checking in on a friend, or simply choosing kindness.
Whether that’s moving ahead with a designated skate area or a mix of smaller projects. Your voice will help shape what happens next, so please do take a few minutes to get involved.
It was also fantastic to be part of Pink Shirt Day again this year. Standing together against bullying and promoting kindness and inclusion is something I care deeply about. I’ve seen first-hand how much these values matter in our schools, workplaces, and community groups. It’s a powerful reminder that small acts of respect and courage can make a big difference, whether that’s calling out harmful
I’ve also really enjoyed seeing so many of you at the drop-in sessions I’ve been running around the district. They’ve been a great way to connect informally. No appointment needed, no agenda required. Just a chat about whatever’s on your mind. From roadworks and recycling to neighbourhood events or just how your family’s doing, these sessions give me a real insight into the everyday lives of our residents. They remind me that local government works best when it’s grounded in community, in real conversations and shared priorities.
So please keep popping in. I’m always keen to hear what’s happening in your part of the Waimakariri. And don’t forget to jump online and have your say on the Pegasus Youth Project. Your input truly matters.
Take care and I look forward to seeing you soon.
As always, I welcome contact from anyone who needs assistance or has an issue that you might want to discuss. Email me at dan.gordon@wmk.govt.nz or phone 021 906 437.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES TRUST (YDOT) info@ydot.co.nz www.ydot.co.nz
Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus
Seeking Sponsors & Volunteers Shelters for Gladstone Park Dog Parks
We need sponsors and skilled volunteers to help build two dog park shelters (one each for small and large dogs).
Work includes:
Site fencing and scaffolding during construction
Site clearing and post hole boring Sponsor names will appear on shelter signage (pending council approval).
Join us to make a difference!
To offer support, materials, or volunteer time, contact: President Jeff Taylor-Hayhurst – 021 865 877; president.woodendpegasus@ lionsclubs.org.nz or Marketing Director
Gay Walker – 027 436 1364
This Month with Harry
NATANIEL ARCHER - At one time a flour miller who owned the Ravenswood mill. Built by the Reverend Raven this was on the north side of the present roundabout to the right going north. A two storied building and driven by waterwheel it could produce a sack of flour an hour. In those early days the farmers would take along a bag of wheat and wait about until it had been rendered to something more useful. Family legend has it that when Sarah Judson needed some flour, she would instruct husband William to take a bag up to the mill to be ground. This he carried on his back from the farm on what is now Judsons Road.
As well as the milling charge, he was given enough money for a pint of ale at the White Crane on the way there and back. Considering Sarah was of a staunch Methodist persuasion this was indeed a bonus! On arrival at Lyttelton in 1870 moved about a bit, including a stint in Australia before settling in Woodend. A member of the Waikuku School committee where his daughter, Sarah, was a pupil teacher.
CROSSLEY Ave. Probably related to John Dampier-Crossley, one time manager of ‘Brockenhurst’. ‘Brockenhurst’, a sheep and cropping farm of some 400 acres has now been swallowed up by the Pegasus golf course. Crossley was born at ‘Eskhead’ in the Hurunui and educated at Christs College. A long-time member of the Canterbury and Northern Pastoral associations, he eventually purchased his own farm in Hawarden. And now a few briefs as I don’t know a great deal about them.
ELDRIDGE. After Thomas Eldridge from Kent, who arrived in 1858 by the ‘Westminster’ and settled in Woodend soon after. A sawmill contractor and member of No. 9 Coy, the Woodend Volunteers. He moved to Christchurch in 1874.
STONYER. William Stonyer from Staffordshire arrived by the ‘Cameo’ in 1859. A flour miller by trade he was commissioned by Reverend Raven to build the Ravenswood mill, which he later leased. Stonyer had an interest in several other mills in the district including a flax works. He was instrumental in setting up a flax ‘farm’ at Ohoka where he planted some 12 acres.
HENSHAW. Joseph Henshaw managed the Waikuku wool works for owner Hersch Margolish. A lay preacher he was very involved in matters relating to the Anglican church.
JURY After Arthur Jury. One time a miller at the Mandeville mill. On Chinnerys Road, this mill was slightly upstream of the present nursery. Not to be confused with James Durie, who starting with horse and cart before ‘modernising’ to trucks, ran a successful cartage business in Woodend.
COUSINS Richard Cousins was an early settler in Waikuku and appears on Wyldes 1866-7 list of Waikuku farmers. John Raven. He imported the first threshing machine in the district, a horse driven affair, they walked around in circles. At the inaugural ‘flight’ they took fright at the clattering and bolted, dragging the new machine about until it disintegrated. J.H.
Cuppa in the Community
A free morning tea for people from Woodend, Ravenswood, Pegasus and surrounding areas. 10am first Tuesday monthly at St Barnabas Church Hall, Woodend.
We welcomed our guest speaker, Dean Eades, Emergency Management Advisor, Waimakariri District Council as our guest speaker this month. Dean is a great speaker who makes a serious subject easy to understand. The focus of his talk was mostly about flooding and tsunami as these events are possible in our area. Our district is built on an alluvial plain between the Waimakariri ad Ashley Rivers that have both taken different courses in the past. The resent heavy rain in the area was fresh in our minds and thankfully our area coped with the deluge because the Council reduces risk with drainage infrastructure designed to handle these events.
Dean’s most important message was be prepared and he brought along a suitcase filled with necessary items in case evacuation is called for. Something we could all have ready. Remember to make provisions for pets too.
For your diary: Tuesday 3 June – Shona Powell will be our guest speaker. Shona attends most of our meetings and keeps us informed about local issues. She will talk about the role of the Woodend Sefton Community Board.
Thanks to our sponsors Joe's Garage, The Coffee Club and St Barnabas Church.
A great start to our indoor bowls season, with eight new members joining this season. We now have 40 registered members. This season we have played the Tony Watson Mixed Pairs. Kelvin Harrison and Lesley Thomas won this trophy. The winning pair with Tony Watson. We have completed the Club Championship Fours, Linda Hayes, Andrew Petrie, John Taylor and Susan Garlick won this.
6 rounds and the winners will receive a trophy.
Anyone interesting in joining our club, you can contact our president Andrew Petrie 022 592 8389. We play at the Woodend Community Centre on Monday evening starting at 6.45pm.
Last Thursday we had our first season with Woodend Primary School senior pupils. 48 students and 3 teachers attended. With the help of our members, they played 2 games. This was a great learning experience for everyone, and some players picked the game quickly. This is the first session of
Is that “behaviour”
Dementia?
As care of our pets improves, an increasing number of very senior pets visit our clinic.
While many put strange behaviour down as “old age” in many cases we should consider a condition called “cognitive dysfunction”, more commonly known as dementia.
Early recognition and treatment seems to allow us to slow down this process.
Have a look at the quiz and don’t hesitate to call us if you suspect early signs of dementia.
