The Woodpecker April 2018

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APRIL 2018

Produced for the community, by the community

Anzac Memorial in Woodend 1955

Artistic impression only. Not to scale.

This year, the Lions Club of Woodend, in conjunction with the Kaiapoi RSA and Waimakariri District Council, will be holding an Anzac Memorial Service in Woodend, for the first time in several years. It will be on Tuesday 24 April at the Woodend Community Centre at 6pm.

townsfolk in times of conflict. Plans for a memorial have been made with the assistance of local people, the design is contemporary as the club has taken the opportunity to differ from the more traditional model of a plinth-like structure.

(See artistic impression above)

President, David Marks, wishes to invite members of the Woodend, Pegasus, Waikuku and surrounding communities to join them for the evening. He particularly looks forward to having the younger people sharing this special occasion.

The Waimakariri District Council has confirmed a location is available in School Road for the memorial. The Lions Club of Woodend is now embarking on a funding round to finance the project and President David appeals to all local community clubs and organizations to plan events and projects to assist in funding this very worth-while project for Woodend.

“This is a prelude to our launch of the Lions Club War Memorial project�, says President David.

The Lions have identified that the community does not have a war memorial to recognize the sacrifices made by

President David, and members of the Lions Club of Woodend look forward to welcoming the community to the Anzac Service.

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From our Mayor David Ayers

A rebirth in Woodend

I’m writing this on Good Friday, with Easter Sunday in a couple of days’ time. Easter Sunday comes, of course, in the Northern Hemisphere spring and many of the typical images of Easter eggs and bunnies stand for the rebirth and new beginnings that come with the spring season.

In the last month there has been a rebirth in Woodend – work has started on the repair of the Methodist Church. It is one of the few heritage buildings in the town and occupying as it does a prominent position on Main North Road, certainly the most obvious. It is a typical Methodist chapel and stands as a testament to the first Pakeha settlers in Woodend, many of whom were Methodists - including my own ancestors.

Possibly the most widespread damage from the September 2o10 occurred to churches – well north of us and down into South Canterbury. My theory is that the first settlers built their churches in wood, but as these wore out and congregations got wealthier, they rebuilt about the turn of the twentieth century in stone or brick, just the wrong materials for withstanding earthquakes!

So it was in Woodend. The current church was built in 1910 on the site of a predecessor wooden building. It was badly damaged in the 2010 quake and has been closed ever since, with the congregation relying on the adjacent hall. Making decisions about its future and internal design and drawing money (well over $1m) together has taken time.

The intention is to make the building more usable by the community. The formerly raked floor will be replaced with a flat one and the pews will not return. Instead, removable seating will be used which will make the building flexible for community use. The Woodend Community Centre experiences heavy use and for small groups, the meeting rooms are on the large side. It is anticipated that smaller groups will find the availability of the church to their advantage.

For many in our Waimakariri community, the earthquakes are ancient history, or even something they never experienced.

The story of the Woodend Methodist Church shows that we are still very much in a recovery and regeneration phase in our history.

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EDITOR REQUIRED The Woodpecker is published monthly by a charitable trust and circulates in the Woodend, Pegasus and Waikuku areas.

The Trustees are seeking an editor to replace the retiring editor from June 2018.

The position would suit a community minded person who has had previous experience in the newspaper, desktop publishing or public relations industries.

Although initial training will be given, familiarity with Adobe InDesign software would be a prerequisite.

The time requirement is approximately 3 days per month.

At present, the editor also solicits advertising for the monthly publication, but this function could be split off if necessary.

If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with: Rebecca Harris thewoodpecker2003@gmail.com or phone 0211 966 255 or Rhonda Mather rfmpegasus2011@gmail.com or phone 0274 310 803

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Woodend Bowling Club

A HAT TRICK FOR RAE MILLER’S FOURS TEAM

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONS 2017-18 SEASON

Rae Miller’s team of, Rosalie Dickison, Marjory Houston, and Mavis Taylor, have pulled of a hat trick, winning the womens championship fours consecutively for the last three seasons.

Mavis Taylor , a third year player , joined the team for the first time playing in the lead position. Mavis played consistently throughout the game , giving her team members a good foundation on which to build.

Men’s pairs John McCormick, Alan Thompson.

Playing against, Joan Macfarlane’s team of , Mary O’Brien, Pauline Barr and second year player , Jenny Anderson.

Joan’s team had several opportunities to score numerous shots , but luck was not on their side. As they say in bowls, there’s holes for bowls, and that about summed it up.

Having played sixteen of the required eighteen ends, the game was conceded. The final score being 21-11.

Rae Miller, Rosalie Dickison, Mavis Taylor, and Marjory Houston.

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Men’s Triples, Jack Dzenis, Kelvin Harrison Ian Dickison.

Men’s fours, back, Ian Dickison, Stu Jenkins.

Front Peter Scholes, Bob Macfarlane.

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Woodend-Sefton Community Board

Long-Term Plan (LTP) Consultation

Board members have spent the last month finding out from the community what their thoughts are on the draft LTP which is out for public feedback until 9 April.

Some Board members attended the Pegasus Coffee Morning and also the Easter Eggstravaganza. We can vouch for the lovely cupcakes at the coffee morning. These events proved a wonderful opportunity to talk to residents and find out what they thought, especially about the big items that could affect their rates and the community. These included the multi-use sports stadium, kerbside collection services, water management, and community facilities in Pegasus and North Woodend We encourage all residents to submit feedback to the Council on the LTP. Woodend Lions War Memorial Project Last year the Board approved the location of the proposed war memorial to be located on the reserve by the Woodend Community Centre. The Board also put $5,000 toward the project. The Woodend Lions are about to start fundraising in earnest.

Northern Pegasus Bay Advisory Group The Board agreed to appoint Andrew Thompson as their representative to the Northern Pegasus Bay Advisory Group. This advisory group and their work to oversee the implementation plan supporting the bylaw is very important to the Board and the wider community.

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toward advertising and the provision of musical entertainment.

This financial support was provided from the Board’s discretionary funding and the Board really want to encourage more community groups and organisations to apply to this fund. This funding is designed to support local community events and initiatives and we hope that more people access this funding option.

Waikuku Beach to Pegasus Pathway The upgrade of the trail from Waikuku Beach to Pegasus, through the Tūhaitara Coastal Park to an all-weather path has now been completed.

Also, as part of this the existing pathway leading from the end of the trail to Pegasus along TiriTiri Moana Drive has been widened as it was getting overgrown. We have received a lot of positive comments about the upgrade and hope that it will make it easier for everyone to use the path year round. Check out the path if you haven’t already done so.

Keep Informed Facebook: @WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Check the Council website for more detail on any of the above: http://www.waimakariri.govt. nz/your-council/meetings/minutes-and-agendas.

Board member contact details are also available on the WDC website.

The next Woodend-Sefton Community Board meeting scheduled for Monday 9 April commencing at 7pm in the Pegasus Community Centre.

From your Woodend-Sefton Community Board Team: Shona Powell (Chair), Andrew Thompson (Deputy Chair), Andrea Allen, John Archer, Cr Al Blackie, Rhonda Mather and Cr John Meyer.

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PRGI - Pegasus Info Page - March 2018 PRGI UPDATE The PRG Committee welcomed Thea Kunkel at their March meeting. Thea will be taking over from Bev as Minutes Secretary and we are very pleased to have her on the team.

Membership renewals are now taking place.

Thank you to the many people who have been so prompt to renew their membership. We truly appreciate your ongoing support. A big THANK YOU also to those very generous people who have given extra donations.

Bunnings BBQ – watch out for PRG committee members outside Bunnings Rangiora on Sunday 15 April. We will be fundraising to replace the damaged POU and Kumara Garden signs on Pegasus Boulevard.

Other projects currently being worked on by the PRGI team include: A Pegasus street map that will include an index and points of interest. This is likely to take a while to ensure that the information in it is correct.

The installation of a sign just before the Pegasus Blvd/Infinity Drive roundabout to encourage people to reduce their speed.

Pegasus Booklet - PRGI are planning on putting together a booklet that answers questions about things specific to Pegasus, whether that be what day the rubbish goes out, or who to talk to to find out the fencing regulations. We want to hear from current and new residents as to what questions you would like to see answered in the booklet. Please contact us at prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com WDC Draft Long Term Plan – PRGI are working on a submission and encourage all residents to take some time to make themselves Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 10 THE WOODPECKER APRIL 2018

aware of the issues and take the opportunity to provide feedback to WDC. Submissions close 9 April.

AGM Our AGM is scheduled for 7pm Tuesday 8 May at the Woodend Community Centre and we have guest speakers from Ravenswood and NZTA coming along, so mark that in your diary and check out the half page ad elsewhere in The Woodpecker for more details.

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE Diary: Check our website, or the noticeboard outside the community centre to see what is happening for the month of April.

Bookings and enquiries for the community centre should be directed to prgi@ pegasusresidentsgroup.com or phone 021 1080 634 RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA An invitation to Pegasus residents…

Date: Wednesday 11 April 2018 Time: 10.15am – 12noon Venue: Pegasus Community Centre Come and join Ronel and many other friendly Pegasus residents for FREE coffee, cake and a chat. Please feel welcome to come on your own or bring your neighbour, or even a group of friends. All welcome.

For more info phone Ronel: 021 072 4636

“THANK YOU”

To our valued members for your ongoing support and generosity.

Pegasus - Living It - Loving It!

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Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute

Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute met in the Pegasus Community Hall and heard a wonderful talk on bee keeping From Barbara. We found out how important bees are to our everyday life and the difference between drone worker and queen bees. Sad to hear what damage the viroa mite is doing to hives. Medicating the hives and good hive practice is the only way to manage them.

Our next meeting is on 10th April at 1030am at Pegasus Community Hall.

Members are to do chocolate making.

Competitions are; Floral: floating flower Baking: Jar of Tomato Relish. Flowers: Large bloom, spike, shrub, small bloom.

Come along and join a small but happy bunch.

& CATTERY

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Woodend Garden Club

We had our monthly meeting on 19th March, Pam Cleeve our President welcomed two new members, and current members to the club. A report was given of AGM for Spring Flower show.

Our speaker was Michael Coulter on Chrysanthemums. We never realised how intelligent these flowers are and will look at them in a different light in future!

Our Show and Grow competition winners were:Decorative. “Designer Petite” Open: Helen Power 1st, Shirley Wheeler 2nd, Rae Miller 3rd.

Novice: Pam Cleeve 1st, Joy Collins 2nd.

Cut Flowers Large Bloom: Joy Collins1st, Shirley Wheeler 2nd, Brenda Batchelor 3rd.

Cut flowers Small Bloom: Rosemary Fairhall 1st, Brenda Batchelor 2nd, Shirley Wheeler 3rd.

Chrysanthemum Stem: Brenda Batchelor 1st, Pam Cleeve 2nd.

Vase of Dahlias: Brenda Batchelor 1st, Pam Cleeve 2nd, Pat Ellis 3rd.

Produce: 2 Tomatoes: Tricia de Haan 1st, Brenda Batchelor 2nd, Rae Miller 3rd.

2 Carrots: Rae Miller 1st, Brenda Batchelor 2nd, Pam Cleeve 3rd.

2 Beetroot: Brenda Batchelor 1st, Trish de Haan 2nd.

2 Vege not in Schedule: Helen Power, 1st Tricia de Haan 2nd, Brenda Batchelor 3rd.

Best in Show: Rosemary Fairhall. (Small Bloom) Most Points: Brenda Batchelor Next meeting April 16th. Visit to Woodend Nursery with Stuart Hide our Speaker and afternoon tea at Flat White, Pegasus.

If you would like to know more about us, please don’t hesitate to contact our President Pam Cleeve on 03 313-8120, or our Secretary Rae Miller on 03 310-0202.

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There is an unwanted cat problem in the Pegasus community and immediate action is required to prevent it becoming out of control.

Cat care are regularly being asked to help with sick, semi-wild cats form with the Pegasus area. The problem has developed as the area has developed, with undomesticated cats from surrounding farm land moving in where there is now a guaranteed food source from households.

Also as there are still bare stretches of land, it has also become a dumping ground for irresponsible owners who believe “someone” will take in their unwanted pets. It is a community problem that will require a community solution.

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The story of the formation of The Woodpecker Community Trust Written by Irving Rutherford It was not long after I moved to Woodend in late 2000, that I was asked by Stuart Greif if I would join the Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group. This was a very active committee which had the main task of running the Community Centre for the Waimakariri District Council.

The Advisory Group had a Booking Officer who handled all bookings, and the Treasurer was particularly busy collecting all fees for the use of the centre and managing all necessary maintenance in consultation with Council Officers.

The Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group in 2000 had a second very busy function – to sponsor and administer The Woodpecker. This was not the main task of the Advisory Group, but there was nowhere else in Woodend where The Woodpecker could belong. The Treasurer of the Advisory Group ran a second very busy financial account – The Woodpecker account - alongside the Community Centre account.

At this time, Stuart and I had a discussion about the vulnerability of our position.

Our Editor was allowing one of the contributors to regularly “Roast” various members of the community. Although humorous, this was very close to defamation if anybody who was “Roasted” took offence. We had heard that a previous editor had got into trouble on defamation issues, and realised that our legal position was not very secure. If this happened in the future, because we were not an incorporated society or charitable trust, Advisory Group members could Page 16 THE WOODPECKER APRIL 2018

also be included in any future defamation proceedings against us particularly if the “Roasting” was a regular occurrence and we should have been aware of it and acted. We could lose some of our personal assets in any legal action against The Woodpecker. This was confirmed with legal advice that Stuart and I obtained.

The solution was to set up a legal entity to run The Woodpecker. Our legal advice was that if The Woodpecker was administered by an Incorporated Charitable Trust, the Editor and members of the Board would not be personally liable for accidental acts of defamation provided that the Board had a policy for the Editor to follow that sought to avoid defamation.

The assets of the Trust would therefore be the only assets at stake in the future.

The Setting up of a Community Incorporated Charitable Trust In my profession, I had the experience of setting up one or two Incorporated Charitable Trusts, so I used the same constitution that was used for one of the former Trusts adapting it for the special use of sponsoring a news outlet in Woodend. The Woodpecker Community Trust was to be a Trust that belonged to community organisations, businesses and the people of Woodend and surrounding districts if they wished to belong to it.

Each Woodend community organisation was to be able to appoint one person to the Board which would sponsor and manage The Woodpecker.

The Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group then called a public meeting where

the Trust was approved and it was resolved to apply for registration. The chairperson of the Community Centre Advisory Group, the late Bruce Banks, was elected the first chairperson of the Woodpecker Trust, Stuart Greif was elected secretary and me treasurer. Prior to applying to Internal Affairs for registering the Trust, we had the constitution checked by Mr Scott of a legal firm in Rangiora. Mr Scott was known at the time to be the legal expert in North Canterbury of community organisations’ constitutions. He confirmed that we had done well and all was in order so The Woodpecker was registered on 13 September 2003. I was impressed with Mr Scott. When I asked him for his account for his work he said that it was free for The Woodpecker. The Community Centre Advisory Group then transferred the cash and assets of The Woodpecker to the new community trust and it was underway to service Woodend and surrounding areas for the next 14 years and more. From that time on, The Woodpecker operated independently from the District Council.

Pegasus did not exist so was not included in the original area.

It is pleasing to note that on 25 July 2017 the constitution was amended by addition so that Pegasus was included within the distribution area and a number of Pegasus organisations now elect members of the Board.

The first few years of The Woodpecker Community Trust Board Setting up the Charitable Trust, although difficult, was easier than making an independent Trust work. The person who saved the Woodpecker was Lew McKirdy, a real estate agent who lived in Rangiora Woodend Road. A little of the early years of the Board of the Trust and Lew McKirdy’s work as Layout Editor will be the title of a later small historical contribution.

The Area covered by The Woodpecker When we formed the Trust, we had to think of our smaller community areas near Woodend and include them in the Trust. It was much easier to include them in the Objects of the Trust at its formation rather than have to make a constitutional change shortly after registration. We had no problem including Tuahiwi within the Trust because the Tuahiwi Residents’ Association had nominated the late Tim Rickard as its appointee on the Board. Tim served The Woodpecker well and became the second chairperson of the Board.

We included the Waikuku community within the distribution area, and copies of The Woodpecker were distributed from the Waikuku Beach Store. At that time,

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The Warehouse Distribution Centre was the main destination for our trip last month. After a cuppa, food & a short talk we set off in several groups to walk around this huge place, 50,000sq metres. We walked 2.6 kms!

There are 88 staff & they supply 30% of the Warehouse Stores. Most goods come in by container & 95% of the containers come from overseas. Up to 600 can be in the yard at a time. Each carton has it’s own label & everything is computerised.

Recently the store was enlarged & they now distribute clothing. The week before they dealt with 47,000 cartons.

Each type of goods has it’s own area such as clothing in one area & groceries in another. There are 6 shelves in each row that stand 10.5 metres high. The machines used are all battery operated & all the operators are fully trained. There is a conveyer belt, around 1km long, that is computerised & sends off packages to the correct area where the orders are put together on pallets & wrapped in plastic by machines. They assured us that all the plastic used is recyclable & is recycled.

We then left for Riccarton Warehouse where a tasty lunch was waiting for us.

After a short talk & quizz by Mark, the

manager, we had about 20 minutes to wander the store & buy if we wished. A very interesting day & a big thank you the The Warehouse.

It was our A.G.M. this month when a new President, Elaine Cole, & new committee was elected.

After the elections we were entertained by the Richmond Handbell Ringers led

by Bruce McCallum. There were 4 tables, 10 players & 37 bells. Each player wore white gloves to help keep the bells clean.

The bells start with C7 as the highest & smallest bell & go to C5, the biggest, with a difference of 3 octaves. The ringers usually played 2 bells each during the variety of tunes they played, most of which we knew. The most notable was when Clare did a solo act using 12 bells.

She gave a very impressive performance with her rendering of “Whispering Hope”.

The bell sounds are high & ring on till they touch something. They are made of copper & tin & the clappers will only swing one way & therefore they must lie them on the table a certain way. Chimes were used as well. This group began in 2000 & there is one other in the S.I & two in the N.I.. A very different & enjoyable hour.

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The Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury is also organising an Employment Expo at the Mainpower Oval, Corner of East Belt and Coldstream Road, Rangiora, on Sunday, 8 April 2018, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The expo is particularly

aimed at assisting new migrants who may be seeking work themselves or who have a partner or family member looking for employment. However, anyone seeking employment is welcome to attend.

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THIS MONTH WITH HARRY This month we begin our wander up the main road towards central city.

On the east side of the road the very first landowners between the hotel site and Eders road were Francis Fuller, John Jenkins Peacock and Henry John Gladstone. Their holdings were purchased under the crown grant scheme. Of these three only Francis Fuller actually settled in Woodend. Peacock was the son of a troopship captain who sailed on a mission from Sydney leaving his wife near childbirth. The father and ship were never heard of again. John Peacocks mother died having him. He was to become a very successful ship-owner trading around N.Z. as well as owning the Lyttelton wharves.

Gladstone took up a large station near lake Pukaki in the McKenzie basin. It is clear that Peacock and Gladstone were speculators in the failed Gladstone scheme.

The 1860s and 1870s saw a steady subdivision of these blocks and names such as Henry Wooding, Johan Kessen, William Antill, John Bowmaker and Thomas Booth. Wooding eventually moved south to the Geraldine area -- Woodbury is named after him, Kessen established the Junction Hotel about opposite the school today -- it burned down one day when he was away in Rangiora, Antill worked as a boundary rider in the Weka Pass for George Moore of Glenmark ( Antills bridge at the start is named after him) before establishing a butchers shop in Woodend.

Bowmaker was a builder and undertaker with bridge building his speciality. In 1867 he constructed the bridge over the Ashley at Rangiora and after the great flood of 1868 he was contracted to repair the hole in the Waimakariri one. During this job he was allowed to run a ferry and charge a toll. However he was accused Page 22

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of dawdling over the repairs as he was doing quite nicely out of his ferry. Things went downhill from then on for him, becoming bankrupt and appearing several times before a magistrate for drunkeness.

Thomas Booth established a blacksmith and general store, later to establish the engineering firm in Christchurch, Booth MacDonald.

As alluded to in past rants, the Benjes brothers established a bakery and confectionary shop on the corner of Petries and the main road. Prior to the Great War, Nicholas and Elizabeth Farmer settled on this site. They had a small farm down Gladstone Road. “Mick” Farmer also dealt in stock, especially pigs. It is said that he may have also dealt in stock that didn’t really need dealing with. He ran foul of the law when 2 baconers that went missing from the Rangiora saleyards turned up at the Addington saleyards under his name.

After the great flu epidemic at the end of World War 1, “Mick” purchased a horse drawn hearse which he used for carting stock. It came resplendant with pads for the horses feet which were originally used to cut down any noise not fitting to the occasion. As our “Mick” did most of his carting at night he used these on his horse as a consideration to those sleeping.

On the north side of Petries Road, Peter Fearne opened a general store. Next to him was Alfred Catchpoles boot repair shop. T.B.C. With frequent regularity we read or hear reports from all over NZ of those in high places who can’t help but put their snouts in the troughs of public money. We probably don’t take much notice when it’s D.H.B. bosses, or schools who take pupils on trips to the Pacific or Plunket or anything else that happens in the North Island. They are a bit different up there.

Alfred Catchpoles Boot Shop C 1900. House still standing

First aerial photo 11:50am 6th June 1940

However we do sit up and take notice when it happens in our back yard. I refer to ratepayer subsidised jaunts for counsellors to China. And just what for.

In the ‘North Canterbury News’ of Feb 15, we are told that “building relationships with China is good for North Canterbury” and that the “relationship provides business and educational opportunities and cultural interaction”. Whilst I accept that this is probably a safer bet than going over and declaring war on them, I fail to see exactly just what benefit to us will eventuate. Could someone please enlighten me as just how we will be better off, and as I am not very bright please use small words. In the very same issue we learn that the hire charges of our local council hall could double. The very same hall that we Woodend people worked hard to establish. And please don’t call it a community centre. It is no more a community centre than my backside is a

Main Road, looking North C 1936

rear gunner on a bomber.

This whole saga raises more questions than answers. Was there not a subsidised trip to China a few years ago? Was there not a subsidised trip to the Great War celebrations recently? Should we not change the name from Waimakariri District Council to The House of Travel?

Did not councillor Barnet pledge on the campaign trail to “keeping rates down at every opportunity”? Yeah right. Shouldn’t councils stick to the basics like roading, sewerage, water etc? Is it prudent to establish a ‘sister city’ relationship when we haven’t got one to reciprocate? Don’t we need more counsellors like Paul Williams, Peter Farrant or the late John Chivas---- people with proven business acumen?

Perhaps the most disappointing thing about this whole junket is that the receipients usually have an annoying habit of returning from them.

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CHURCH NOTICES

Woodend Methodist Church

86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Office Hours: Tuesday 1pm - 4pm, Thursday 9am - 12pm, Friday 9am - 1pm. Phone: 313 3448

Movie - Our next movie is on Wednesday 4 April at 1 p.m. sharp. It is a comedy.

Everyone welcome. Any queries phone Ruth 3122094 or Evelyn 3127740. Free entry. Gold coin donation for afternoon tea.

Church Build Update

A service of prayer and cleansing was held on 12 March prior to the contractors starting the repair and strengthening of the Church. The Contractor is Dominion Constructors, the Heritage Architect is Ian Butcher Architect and the Structural Engineer is Quoin.

We are grateful for the grants received from Lotteries Environment, Heritage and Heritage NZ. Once completed it is proposed the use of the Church will be as a multipurpose community facility, with the sloping floor to be reinstated level, so that the building has greater flexibility for community use.

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The contractor is currently preparing a scaffold, so that weather protection can be provided over the building, allowing the roof slates to be removed.

Heritage elements of the building have been removed or protected in situ (e.g. leadlight windows, doors, plaques, original fireplace) in preparation for the main structural work to commence.

The floor has been uplifted in sections and stored. The floor will be reinstated upon completion of the repairs and strengthening to the walls and roof.

Richmond Handbell Ringers – The fabulous Richmond Handbell Ringers are coming to Rangiora on Sunday 20 May from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church, 176 King Street, Rangiora. Admission $5 with afternoon tea. This group is based in Christchurch and have been ringing bells for nearly 18 years. They have rung at weddings and funerals, at the airport, for rest homes, Probus Clubs, fellowship groups and the like. The ringing group staged the 25th Australasian Handbell Festival, at Christchurch Boys’ High School in 2009.

SEE YOU THERE. Bookings – For any bookings of the Church Hall can you please contact Evelyn on 3127740.

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EDITOR & ADVERTISING Rebecca Harris Phone: 0211 966 255 Email: thewoodpecker2003@gmail.com Drop Box: The Grub Hub, Main Rd, Woodend

CHURCH NOTICES

CLASSIFIEDS & Anglican Parish of Woodend- COMMUNITY NOTICES Pegasus St. Barnabas Church NATIVE PLANTS & GRASSES FOR SALE Priest-in-Charge Rev. Shirley Hawke, Ph: 03 550 3708, or 027 678 8270.

Em: shirley-hawke@outlook.com A community of believers, serving the wider community in love.

Our Lenten study is going well, with groups running on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. At the time of writing we have completed six studies, with two left to go. The subject is hope and the study has provoked some lively discussions.

Pittosporums, Broadleafs, Ake Akes, Cabbage Trees, Corokia & Carex - Frosted Curls & Windgrasses. Plus a variety of succulents & cacti; Aloe vera, Jade plants, sebums & lots more. All under $10, most $2-4 + discounts for multiples.

ALSO various garden sprinklers & sprayers Please ring 3127151 to view.

WOODEND EVENING MARKET Starting Friday 13th April at 5:30pm In the grounds of Acorn Early Childcare Mainly Music continues to attract new Centre. Judsons Road, Woodend. families, which is wonderful to see and Plenty of parking and safe for the whole Litia and Meaghan are doing a great job family. Craft and food outlets, community as leaders. There is still room for more children and their caregivers, so if you would groups and businesses. For more like to come along to experience the fun and information go to the Acorn Early Childcare friendly environment, be sure you will be facebook page or phone 312 2179. made very welcome.

Our regular services in recent weeks have been concentrating on the build up to Easter. On the 25th we celebrated Palm Sunday, recalling Jesus’ welcome into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. So if you went past the church at 9.30 am or 4.30 pm, and saw a group of people between the lych gate and the church, waving flax leaves and singing, you now know why!

We held a Maundy Thursday footwashing service on the evening of the 29th,, with the Good Friday service at 10 am the following day. The latter is always a quiet, reflective service, as we remember Jesus’ suffering and death. There will also be an opportunity for reflection at the 4.30 pm Easter Sunday service, whilst the children participate in a resurrection Easter egg hunt.

Easter Sunday is always a joyful time as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection, we hope to see you there!

Are your Sliding Doors becoming a real drag?

Call Jim @ Waimak Window & Door Repairs to get them sorted.

ph 310 7117 or 021 0688 932 waimakwindows.com

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS Acorn Early Childcare 03 312 2179 Email: jointhefun@acornearlychildcare.co.nz Website: www.acornearlychildcare.co.nz

Woodend Combined Club President, David Mills Secretary, Rae Miller

Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson

312 7439

Lions Club of Pegasus President - Clare Giffard c/o Flat White Secretary Sharon Divall

920 4036 920 0102

Woodend Community Association Inc President, Mark Paterson Secretary, Andrea Rigby Email: woodend.community.association@gmail.com

Lions Club of Woodend President David Marks Youth Centre Co-ordinator, Lois Inch

03 352 1016 312 7732

Nature’s Play Preschool - Pegasus 943 4935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Pegasus Residents Group Inc Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Website: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com President: Ian Lennie Secretary: Rhonda Mather

03 920 0126 310 0202

Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group Chairperson, John Batistic 310 0654 Woodend Country Music Club Marilyn Johnston (President) 312 7589 or 021 136 2929 Don Smyth (VPres) 03 981 6407 or 021 217 2652 Woodend Cricket Club Bruce Davey

312 2413

Woodend Garden Club Rae Miller, President Joy Collins, Secretary

310 0202 323 5258

Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311

Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 03 327 6621 or 027 335 5771

Woodend Gym Club Stephanie

312 2993

Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Helen Power Rex Macauley

313 5749 313 3627

St Barnabas Church, Woodend Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus Priest-inCharge: Rev. Shirley Hawke 03 550 3708 email: shirley-hawke@outlook.com cell:027 678 8270 Home Groups - Anne Graham 313 4457 Mainly Music – Keith Heyworth 03 745 9181 or email: rurukid@gmail.com cell :027 688 5597

Woodend Junior Cricket Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711

Toy Library

rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com

Tuahiwi Community Pre-School 313 2141 Email: tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz Facebook: Tuahiwi Community Preschool Website: www.TuahiwiCommunityPreschool Woodend Sefton Community Board Chairperson, Shona Powell

shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Ph:021 0231 6152 Deputy Chairperson, Andrew Thompson Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com

Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Philomeno Kinera Hall Bookings, Evelyn

313 1912 312 7740

Woodend Netball Club Caitlin Loose, President Rachael Paterson, Secretary

312 2237 312 7439

Woodend Play Centre Phone: 027 353 2131 Email: woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Woodendplaycenter/ Woodend Preschool/Nursery Sheryl Rule 312 7654 email: office@woodendpreschool.co.nz website: www.woodendpreschool.co.nz Woodend Rugby Club www.woodendrugby.co.nz President, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Secretary, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Senior Club Captain, Phil Kennett 027 717 2569 Junior Club Captain, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Club Room Bookings, Karen Giles 021 126 7917

Woodend Badminton Club Paul Henderson

0274 925 936

Woodend Bowling Club President, Rae Miller Secretary, Jenny Anderson

Woodend Tennis Club Jim Bucknell

313 9405

310 0202 312 9076

Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb

312 7487

Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris

313 7832

Woodend/Waikuku Plunket Clare Hewett 312 2640

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