JULY 2017
The CHURCH & COMMUNITY NOTICES FROM PAGE 29
Produced for the community, by the community
Youth in Emergency Services REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR 2017 Y.E.S. CAMP
Youth of Waimakariri. Your district needs you!
to emergency services across the participating organisations.
The 2017 YES (Youth in Emergency Services) programme is fast approaching and we are after 15 enthusiastic teenagers, aged between 16 and 19, who are keen to gain an introduction into the world of the emergency services.
The emergency services involved in the programme are: • Fire & Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) • St John Ambulance • Land Search & Rescue • Civil Defence Rescue • Red Cross • NZ Police • Coastguard
This year, the programme will run during the first week of the spring school holidays. The camp starts on October 2, running through until October 6. It is being held at Glentui Lodge. Registrations are open until August 15, with application forms available online now at http://hurunuiyouth.co.nz/yescamp-2017/ The exercise is a joint venture between the Waimakariri, Selwyn and Hurunui Districts. There are openings for 15 teenagers from each district to participate in the five-day educational camp. The programme is designed to provide participants with an introduction
Each of the days are filled with fun activities that are directed towards action rather than theory, but also include a selection of guest speakers from the community during the post-dinner sessions. At the conclusion of the week, the teenagers are then given three months practical experience volunteering at a service of their choice, before a graduation ceremony concludes the programme following the volunteer period. The graduation ceremony for the class of 2016 was held in April, with the graduates Continues on page 12 >>>
ANIMAL FEED & PET STORE Come and visit us and see the animals We have food for all types of animals such as: Cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, birds, rats and mice and all other farmyard animals. We stock most leading brands of pet foods, such as
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The Woodpecker Community Trust Update The Woodpecker Community Trust has reviewed its constitution with minor procedural changes approved at its recent AGM. The revised constitution is available through the Secretary, email: woodpecker. community.trust@gmail.com In support of the objects outlined in the constitution, which have not been changed, an Editorial Policy was approved at the last meeting also, this is as follows; Editorial policy The Woodpecker has been established to provide a newsletter and share information about the Waimakariri District and the Woodend, Pegasus, Tuahiwi and Waikuku Communities in North Canterbury. Content submitted for publication shall promote a feeling of healthy community and assist community members to develop a personal sense of identity and belonging. What appears in print may not necessarily always coincide with the views of everyone, but such is democracy and critical comment may therefore sometimes arise or follow. The Woodpecker believes allowing different views to be expressed creates a stronger society providing such debate is honest, accurate, nondefamatory and does not constitute a personal attack on any individual or specific organisation. Supporting and opposing views are therefore welcome, however The Woodpecker reserves the right to exclude, edit or correct material if it is considered necessary to do so. The Editor will endeavour to seek responses to Letters to the Editor as it sees fit. All contributions must be accompanied by full name and contact details. The Editor may consult with the Chairperson of the Woodpecker Community Trust if it is necessary to do so in regard to editorial matters. Page 4 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2017
Complaints about editorial matters, inclusion or exclusion, are to be sent in writing to the Editor in the first instance. Contact: richardandrebecca@xtra.co.nz Complaints about the Editor, are to be sent in writing to the Board of the Woodpecker Community Trust. Contact: woodpecker. community.trust@gmail.com The Woodpecker, it’s Editor, Board or Committee Members are not liable for any action taken as a result of publication of content in The Woodpecker. Chairman’s Report The Woodpecker Community Newsletter has continued to fulfil a vital role in the community over the past year. It is a means of communicating local news, it is a channel by which local businesses can reach their customers, and it is an organ enabling local residents to express their views. The past year has been a year of transition for the board of trustees. Helen Power has resigned as a trustee and I wish to record the trust’s thanks for her contribution. John Canton has stood down as chairman and treasurer but remains a trustee. Our thanks are due to John for his significant contribution over many years. On the other hand Ian Lennie and Graham Wood have been appointed new trustees and Ian has also taken on the treasurer’s role. The trust is fortunate that Rhonda Mather, an existing trustee, has agreed to take over as secretary. Financially, the trust incurred a small loss of $606 for the year. In the coming year, the board will be looking at ways to put the finances of the trust on a more sustainable footing. During the past year the Woodpecker has expanded its circulation into Pegasus Town. Although the newsletter is very well received in Pegasus, this has increased printing costs without >>>
<<< any corresponding increase in revenue. The board will be looking at whether there is any room to increase advertising rates in view of the increased exposure. I would like to make special mention of the contribution being made by our volunteer editor, Rebecca Harris. As a new trustee, I am immensely impressed by the enormous amount of time and editorial expertise she has contributed over a long period and continues to do so. Our thanks are also due to Tyree Woodham and her team for taking care of deliveries. Tyree has fulfilled this role for many years and it is greatly appreciated.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Lions have had to postpone their ‘trailer sale’ till the spring. It was hoped to have it in the rec. but an unbelievable amount of council bureaucratic red tape and a $500 bond has meant a change of venue and time. It is much the same when we locals want to use the council hall, and please don’t call it a community centre. There seems to be a complete lack of memory as to who actually did the fund-raising for the original and were we locals not rated for such? Perhaps controlling the bookings and revenue gathering enables them to purchase some more Toyota Hilux’s for staff to run round in - wouldn’t a smaller RAV or Suzuki do? The local school can’t even get a fair go and they also contributed to the original. John Harris FROM THE EDITOR From time to time, I receive notes from readers in the drop box at the Grub Hub. In accordance with the editorial policy, I am unable to publish the messages most recently received, as they are not accompanied by full name and contact details. I encourage readers to continue to drop notes in the drop box, and when appropriate I will publish.
VOLUNTEERING The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER? Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust delivers a range of community based services for children, young people and families across the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts. We have volunteer vacancies that need to be filled resulting from growth in our services.
KAIAPOI Volunteer - Community Pantry & Administration Volunteer – Driver This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to join a team of volunteers who want to contribute to the community, or wanting to up skill before returning to the workforce.
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From our Mayor David Ayers
Comparing towns
I sometimes hear people talking about what services one town as versus what another has. This can include such privately-provided services as supermarkets and service stations, and the publiclyprovided swimming pools, libraries, etc. Often population figures are invoked (“Woodend is bigger than Oxford”), but there is more to it than that. I sometimes mentally compare Rangiora with Greymouth. Rangiora is bigger than Greymouth but the latter has more services. The reason is that Greymouth is the biggest town on the West Coast, which means that regional services are most likely to be located there, and it is a long way from larger centres. Rangiora, on the other hand, is a short drive from Christchurch and services that might be found in elsewhere in a town of that size are located in that nearby big city.
more businesses located there than it does today. The advent, and near-universal adoption, of the motor-car changed all that. The growing numbers of cars forced improvements in roads, both combining to make Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Christchurch much more accessible. On top of that, Rangiora’s traditional role as a rural service centre was enhanced as services that were scattered around rural and smallsettlement North Canterbury concentrated on Rangiora. Oxford’s comparative isolation at times leads the Council to look at services being provided there while not at places much closer to Rangiora and Kaiapoi.
Another comparison is Ashburton, a similar town these days not much bigger than Rangiora - but with more services because it is further from Christchurch.
Also part of that history is past governance. Both Kaiapoi and Rangiora were boroughs and their Councils took an urban view of what councils should provide. This was, at times, quite different from how the surrounding counties saw things. I well remember those cultural differences having to be sorted out at the Waimakariri District Council table.
Another factor is history. Woodend at the turn of the 20th Century probably had
Geography and history are hard to escape at times!
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Woodend Beach Country Music CLub The Woodend Beach Country Music Club gathers at the Woodend Community Centre every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 7:30pm finishing with supper at 10:30pm. My name is Marilyn Hall-Johnstone, I am the current President for our Club. I have been with the club as a member for 6 years and enjoy being able to share my passion for country music with others while also making lots of new friends. I have served on the committee for 2 years and look forward to being part of the new team this year. I wish to thank our past committee for their contributions over the years. Our club has been meeting together for nearly 25 years and will celebrate this in early 2018. We invite you to come along and listen, play and sing with our wonderful band and
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club members. Not only do we enjoy and have a love for country music, but this is a great social outing. We have a guest artist once a month. As a club we hold and join with other clubs for special events, such as music festivals and show cases. We look forward to meeting you! New Club members welcome $10 yearly Club members entry $3 Non Club members entry $4 Raffles $2 Soft drink available $1.50 & $2.50 For more information contact: Marilyn Hall-Johnstone, President Ph: 312 7589 Don Smythe, Vice President Ph: 03 981 6407 Pam Smith, Secretary Ph: 312 2158 Terry Trembath, Treasurer Committee members: Larry Gregge, John Clarke, Peter Smith.
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gathering at Kaiapoi High School’s Cultural Centre, Te Kōhiko, to celebrate their involvement and receive formal recognition from the Mayors of their respective districts. The feedback from last year’s participants was positive, with some describing it as “life changing”, as the experience provided both new skills and new friends. Rochelle Faimalo of Hurunui said the benefits of the camp experience, and the education the participants had gained within it, was highlighted after last year’s earthquakes, which impacted significantly on her district. Faimalo said she took a number of calls from fellow YES camp attendees following the quakes asking what they could do to help.
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PRGI - Pegasus Info Page - June 2017 PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE There’s been strong interest in the new Pegasus Community Centre, so if you are considering using it, please get in touch to check availability. Please contact PRGI at prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com or phone/text 021 1080 634 for bookings or more info. Ronel’s Community Coffee Morning If you live in Pegasus and are wanting to get to know more people and learn more about your community, then please join Ronel for a cuppa and a chat at the Pegasus Community Centre on Wednesday 12 July from 10am – 12pm. If you need assistance with transport, please phone Rhonda on 021 1080 634 or Ronel on 021 072 4636 or email; prgi@ pegasusresidentsgroup.com COMING EVENTS… Sunday 9 July 10am – 2pm – Neighbourhood Support indoor picnic at Pegasus Bay School hall Wednesday 12 July 10am – 12pm – Ronel’s coffee group at PCC Saturday 22 July – Waste Management kerbside collection public consultation drop-in session. Pegasus Community Centre 2 – 4pm with Community Board and WDC staff Sunday 12 August – Pegasus community centre open day. More on this next month! Saturday 16 December 1 – 4pm – Community Christmas on the Lake event! Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 14
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THANK YOU… PRGI wish to thank our wonderful community for supporting our recent Bingo evening with Ethel and Bethel. It was a most enjoyable occasion and great fun was had by all. We wish to thank the following sponsors who were so generous: Hammer Hardware Trendsetter Homes Woodend Nursery Allan McGregor Photography Pegasus Golf and Sports Club Pegasus Pharmacy Flat White Cafe and Bar Sir Richard Hadlee Christine’s Beauty Services Town Hall Cinemas New World Rangiora Donegal House, Kaikoura TAD, Peagsus Rangiora Bridgestone Tyre Centre Framemakers Pegasus Holistic Beauty & Spa Therapy PT on Pankhurst Reids Super Cheap Auto Spares Woodend Bakery Sweetpeas, Woodend Three Llamas Coffee Countdown Rangiora Mandy Riley Pushbikes Rangiora Estie Harper (Estiz Nailz) Doig Electrical You are awesome and we couldn’t do it without you! Pegasus - Living It - Loving It!
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board Sefton ‘Angler’s Arms’ Visit Board members enjoyed an informal catch up at the ‘Anglers Arms’ hotel at Sefton and we can all thoroughly recommend this warm and welcoming country pub with very reasonably priced and generously proportioned meals. We will definitely be back! Of course, it wasn’t all about the food and chat; we also talked about some of the issues facing us as Board members. Top of the list was communicating with our communities. We have recently launched a Facebook page (see below), which we expect to be a very useful tool for information sharing. We also use local newsletters for keeping you up to date, not the least of which is The Woodpecker and the Sefton Community Newsletter. Of course, there is also agendas, minutes and additional information regarding public consultation matters on the WDC website. We, and the Council, are doing our best to keep you informed, but you still have to play your part by spending a little time and effort reading the information, giving us your feedback and/or asking us questions. Join us on Facebook for Updates and Info The Woodend-Sefton Community Board now has its own Facebook page - www.facebook.com/Woodend-SeftonCommunity-Board We will be posting links to relevant WDC information, as well as updates about what we are up to and what’s happening at our meetings. Please take a look and ‘like’ our page. June WSCB Meeting Pegasus to Waikuku Beach Link The Board voted to approve the upgrading of the existing Te Kohaka O Tuhaitara Page 16 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2017
Trust walkway/cycleway between Reserve Road in Waikuku Beach and Tiritiri Moana Drive in Pegasus and the upgrading of the existing path in Tiritiri Moana Drive. This move is also supported by The Trust and will result in a 2 – 2.5 metre wide crusher dust surface path. Board members were adamant that the path must be suitable for prams and mobility scooters, as well as walkers and cyclists. Final details regarding cost and design will now be worked out. Removal of Birch Trees The Board approved the removal of six council owned Silver Birch trees situated in the northern boundary of Owen Stalker Park, Woodend, due to the proximity to the emergency exits of the new Woodend Primary School building. The Ministry of Education will cover the cost of removal and replacing the trees with an appropriate species elsewhere in the park. Board Discretionary Grants Readers should be delighted to know that the Board approved a grant from its discretionary fund for The Woodpecker Community Trust. This Trust produces The Woodpecker newsletter which you are reading now. For more details on meeting items, check the agenda for the June meeting, which can be found either online or at council service centres. RUBBISH BAGS OR BINS? DO YOU WANT A GREENWASTE BIN? IT’S TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY The Council is looking at ways our district could manage rubbish in the future. They want to get serious about reducing the amount of waste being sent to landfill and would like to know if you think we should provide more choices like rubbish bins >>>
<<< and organics/greenwaste bins. To give you more information and a chance to ask questions the Waste Management team will be at the Pegasus Community Centre on Saturday 22nd July from 2 to 4 pm. Just drop in anytime then and while you’re there you can meet some of the WoodendSefton Community Board members to just say hi or discuss any issues. Hope to see you there. More information, including an online submission form and an online calculator to determine new estimated rates based on your preferences is at https://www. waimakariri.govt.nz/have-a-say/lets-talk/ consultations/Lets-Talk-Rubbish KEEP INFORMED We recommend anyone who wants to follow Community Board happenings check out the agendas and minutes on the Council website: http://www.waimakariri. govt.nz/your-council/meetings/minutesand-agendas. You are also very welcome to attend Community Board meetings with the next Woodend-Sefton Community Board meeting scheduled for Monday 10 July commencing at 7pm in the Woodend Community Centre. “Stay warm and drive carefully on those winter roads” From your Woodend-Sefton Community Board Team
Elder Care Meeting If you are over 65, or part of the health care workforce or work with older people in North Canterbury you are invited to attend the next Elder Care meeting - July 13, 1.30-3.30pm in the John Knox Church Hall cnr of High & King Streets, Rangiora. There is a great line up of speakers on the topic of health, plus the education and connections will inspire you. Parking is available on site.
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Woodend Combined Club Our June bus trip was to Oxford where we started at their Museum. What a fascinating place for all of us, as it was a trip down memory lane. One of our members had donated several items to the museum, one of which was a grinder, used by his grandmother, for grinding shells to provide grit for the fowls. This place has some great treasures, and, with it’s recent extension, is very much, a place to visit. We then wandered the Oxford shops on a lovely sunny day, finishing with a tasty lunch at Cafe 51. Our mini-speaker was born in Christchurch and was educated at Beckenham Primary School and Rangi Ruru. While still at school she was offered a job at the National Radiation Laboratory, which she accepted. After she married David they went to live in Ashburton, eventually retiring to Waikuku Beach. She has three sons, one is married to a Canadian woman, another to a Russian and the other a Chinese! However it was her Grandfather she wished to talk about as he was Marine Superintendent at the harbour in Queenstown, Southern Ireland, the last port of call for the ‘Titanic’ before it left to cross the Atlantic. Her Father had written up all he knew about it and sent it off to a woman who was asking for information and who later came back to her asking if her father had ever mentioned a fire on board. Apparently there had been a fire burning on board for 2 to 3 weeks before it docked in Queenstown. This did occur on ships that used coal as fuel. Also, the White Star Line, that this ship sailed under, was known for pushing their ships to go faster and it is thought that possibly this happened and with the fire it all contributed to the tragedy. Her Grandfather was never asked to attend the hearing re the ‘Titanic’. Did he know too much? We will never know. Our main speakers were from St. John Ambulance, Kerry, Kimberly and Chris. Kerry Page 18 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2017
Mitchell, who is the District Operational Support Manager for Canterbury spoke with the others there to help answer any questions. He began by telling us when we should call an ambulance. If you or yours have any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, significant pain, bleeding especially if you/ they are on Warfarin, then call immediately. If someone loses consciousness then open and clear their airway and put them on their back or side. If conscious then keep talking to them, put them at their most comfortable, feet up if possible, and don’t stand them up as they will only faint again. Take time over this until their colour returns. When you ring with an emergency you will be asked many questions. First, you will be asked the address and then asked to repeat, as, if there was difficulty with the phone call they would know where to go. You will be asked to say exactly what happened, and, please give only the facts. Then state what is happening now, such as, is the patient conscious or/and breathing normally. The people answering the phones are highly trained to deal with these happenings. They must prioritise the calls from grey to green, orange, red and purple that is cardiac arrest. Take your time when answering their questions and be patient. Often the firefighters will be there first. All ambulance crews are highly trained and will take the patient to where is most appropriate. Most call outs are for falls, so please, we were asked, check for trip hazards around your homes. All ambulances are double crewed in Canterbury, with much reliance on volunteers though more officers are now being paid. Kerry then told us about some of St. John’s history in NZ and a little about the cost of running St. John’s, such as , $55,000 a day to keep up the services as they are now. We were also told the other services that they provided. A very informative talk.
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About Reflexology • Reflexology is an ancient therapy that involves working and applying light pressure to the reflex points on the feet (over 7,000!) or hands that correspond to different organs, body systems and skeletal structures in the body • Reflexology can help to release congestion or blockages in the vital energy pathways that flow around the body helping to restore the body back to its natural balanced state
Positive responses that may occur following a treatment • Feelings of deep relaxation and wellbeing, muscle relaxation, relief of tension, revitalised energy levels, pain relief from existing conditions • Improved mental alertness, improved circulation, aids sleep • More efficient removal of impurities and toxins It can also have a positive effect on our mental, emotional and spiritual sense
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In May we held our club pairs competition with our Junior member Dan Jelfs and new member Graeme Barr the winners. Congratulations to Dan and Graeme. In July we will have teams playing in the Allan Petrie Open Triples and two other North Canterbury Championship competitions. These competitions are held on a Saturday at Southbrook Hall. The club will also be visiting Sefton Indoor Bowling Club and at the end of the month Ouruhia will visit Woodend for a social evening. Why not give indoor bowling a try, please call into the Woodend Community Hall on a MONDAY evening play starts at 7.30pm. We welcome new players of all ages. For further information please contact: Club Captain: Rex Macauley 313 3627 Kelvin Harrison 312 7103
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The Big Splash The Big Splash is an annual event raising funds for the Rangiora Stroke Club. The event, being held on the WDC Council Lawn, 215 High Street Rangiora, encourages locals to enter the competition to be the ‘Splash for Cash Champion’ and raise the most donations which in turn commits the participant to ‘Take the Plunge’ into Icy Cold Water in the middle of winter. All in the name of charity and community spirit The Big Splash will run in conjunction with the Rangiora Winter Festival which is held from the 27 -30th July. The Big Splash will complement the Festival and add an attraction in between two key areas of the Festival, located on High Street. The theme this year is therefore ‘Winter’ so participants are encouraged to dress up in accordance with this theme, there will
be a prize for the ‘best dressed jumper’. To add a twist and encourage participants to collect donations, Rangiora Promotions will offer the three top collectors a donation to their local charity of choice, so if you are the Splash for Cash Champion we will donate $250 to your chosen charity, 2nd - $100 and 3rd $50. On the day there will be a sausage sizzle run by the local Leos Club, Hot Drinks, Silly Milly the Clown, Face Painting for the children and a ‘Super Duper’ Lucky Draw with LOADS of prizes. To register please email the Event Manager Belinda Topp - rangiorapromotions@ gmail.com and get the ball rolling! The earlier you register the better chance you have in collecting donations! ‘If the Mayor can do it you can too!’
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End of term 2 is upon us and we reflect on a very busy yet successful term with many activities for our students held including Winter Tournament, Swimming, St Johns, Cross Country, and a whole school show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Puss n Boots. We held our Parent/Teacher / Student Conferences as well as our Cyber Safety Evening for all parents. We acknowledge our WSSPA team who work so hard to provide extras for our students. This term WSSPA subsidised the Playhouse Show and funded all our students to participate in St Johns training. The major fundraising for WSSPA is the School Fair and preparations are in full swing for the upcoming fair to be held on Sunday 17th September. All funds raised from this event go directly back to the students and subsidise things such as camp, library books, classroom technology and many other extras. We have sent out a Health Consultation Survey to all our parent families to enable us to make sure we are implementing the best health programme we can for our students. We are required to inform the school community about the content of the health education components of the curriculum, and consult with members of the school community regarding the way in which the school should implement health education. From Years 0 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 the contexts that our students could be involved in could include; Healthy Bodies / Healthy Minds, Firewise, Kia Kaha, Careers, Changing Bodies / Sexuality Education, Positive Relationships, Circle Time, Super Kids, Thumbs Up Truck Safety, Beach Page 22
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Education / Surf Sense, Camps, When I Grow Up, Funny Bones, Values / Intelligent Behaviours, How Can I Help ? We hope to be able to report the findings back to our Board of Trustees next month. School Build Project The new building is definitely taking shape, with the roof completed, cladding going on and the start to interior fittings. We are still on track with an anticipated finish date mid October. During this holiday period work will be happening around water tightness issues on our existing building.
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Pilates Reformer Personal Training and Combined Mat-Reformer Classes Strengthen the muscles of the core, strengthen back, tone your buttocks, thighs and arms! Improve posture, build strong bones and for many, relief from pain associated with physical imbalances such as back pain. • Qualified and experienced trainer • Kids play space available • Bellabody Health and Fitness Based in Woodend and Styx Mill www.bellabody.net Ph 03 312 2002 / 0210725870
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THIS MONTH WITH HARRY One of the very few things I enjoy about winter is going to watch my boys playing rugby. And as I have a few guys that play soccer, I go and watch them too. Unfortunately I don’t know much about soccer, but I am learning. However I know quite a bit about rugby and my knowledge is keenly sought after. The other thing I like about me is my modesty. I would have to admit I don’t know quite as much about rugby as Bruce Cosgrove or Steve Stockwell. Nor does anyone else. Not even Mark Paterson. But I must know something because the other night at the pub I won three of the rugby clubs meat raffles! I started playing for Woodend about 1958, but a rumbling appendix made it a bit of an on off affair for a couple of years before it settled down. A brilliant rugby career finished in 1974 when the thing burst resulting in a fast trip to hospital and a six week stay having my guts stirred about. In the early days we were graded by weight, not by age i.e. under 5 stone 7 lb, 6st. 7lb., and so on and so forth. The weighing in day was usually held at Rangiora and hundreds of boys from all over the sub-union assembled, stood on scales and were recorded. I think it would be safe to say in the 50’s and 60’s 95% of boys played rugby, with the remaining 5% being either blind, crippled or dying of some disease or another. There was no competition from soccer or hockey or whatever. Of course there was always a bit of skullduggery went on so one could make the lowest weight grade possible. No food for a couple of days and scalding hot baths on the morning of the event. If one was lucky enough to own a pair of underpants and one was borderline, then there was no hesitation in stripping down to them. If one didn’t there would always be a team mate who would lend you his for the occasion. There was great team solidarity Page 26
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in those days. Another great advantage on weighin day was to be host to half a kilo of thread worms. They were about in those days too! Another ruse was to be crook on weighin day and miss the official do. One would then have to go to Hawkins grocery shop in Rangiora and get weighed. This was done out the back in the dimly lit store room. It was lucky that old man Hawkins, a sub-union official couldn’t see too well and never noticed if you had hold of the wall or one foot on the floor. On Thursday, April 19th, 1883 it was reported in the ‘Lyttelton Times’ that those members of the North Canterbury Club who were resident in or near Woodend, had had a meeting with the intention to form a Woodend Rugby Club. This was chaired by the Reverend Charles Gosset who lived at the parsonage at the end of the road bearing the name today. He had only just survived a horrendous train crash in the North Island before coming to Woodend. At this meeting it was decided to retain the Nth. Canty. club colours of blue jersey and dark blue knickerbockers, but to keep the Woodend team distinct they added a gold band to the left arm. Subscriptions were set at 2/6 (25 cents) for seniors and 1/- (10c) for juniors. The ‘Press’ on Thursday, 26th April, 1883 carried the following ad. “All members of the N.C.C. especially required to join in a game at Woodend. Various matches coming off shortly and committee trust to see a large muster as they will have to choose members from the present form and not past repute.” This was followed by a report on the following Monday that “Despite the unfavourable turn the weather took on Saturday afternoon the members of the newly formed Woodend Club mustered in force and held a good practice in the Rev. C.H.Gossets paddock at Woodend. Several
of the N.Canty club members joined in and an hours hard play was indulged in.” The Woodend teams first official match was against the East Christchurch Club. In the ‘Press’ report on the game it features the names Murfitt, Winsloe and the three d’Auvergne as being prominent for Woodend. It is interesting to note that in this match they used three balls. “With the exception of some very good scrimmages which in the evidently superior weight of the North Canterbury men had some effect, although not sufficient to cause any alarm or anxiety to their opponents and the collapse of the ball by bursting, nothing of particular note occurred in the first two spells. The game proceeding Fuller made another attack at the Blues (N.C.) goal posts, but missed, the drop not being good and the ball showing a decided inclination to cry “enough” as its fellow before. The play was at once renewed with
increased vigour, but the ball no doubt having had enough for one day, refused to be kicked again and decided to exude its contents, which it did with a loud report of ironical satisfaction. As only four minutes were required to finish, the game was abandoned” (And I kid you not dear reader, go to the ‘Press’ May 14th, 1883) The first competition success was in 1908 when the Woodend team won the Nth. Canty Junior Cup, winning all ten games scoring 93 points and conceding only 3. The club went into recess during the Great War. It reformed in 1920 and as club colours were required for re-registration green and black was adopted. Woodend won the junior cup in 1926 with the senior team winning the competition in 1928, 1931 under captain Rex Cutler and the following year captained by Russell Huria. T.B.C.
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GUINEA PIG SHOW Pets & Pedigree Sunday 16th July Open 10:00am -2:00pm
Woodend Scout Den, Rangiora Woodend Road.
Bring your pet along to be judged! ENTRIES TAKEN 9-10AM.
Displays of Guinea Pig bathing, grooming, claw cutting. • Raffle • Lucky Dip • Colouring competition Enquiries phone: Jenny 021 145 7245 North Canterbury Guinea Pigs.
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CHURCH NOTICES
Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus St. Barnabas Church
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.
On June 11, we brought the two congregations together at 11 am to celebrate our Patron Saint, Barnabas the Encourager. It was wonderful to see so many parishioners from both morning and afternoon congregations enjoying the lively and inclusive service, with input and participating musicians from both services. Bishop Victoria presided and her sermon was both humerous and illuminating. She joined us for the dinner afterwards, at which everyone had a lovely time. Our whole hearted thanks must go to everyone who helped to organise and run our Patronal Festival, we think St Barnabas would have been proud of you. Our youth group’s ‘Big Night In’ sleepover took place on June 10, and by all accounts the youngsters had a fabulous time. They created some wonderful sculptures, played lots of fun games, ate plenty of yummy food and deepened their friendships with one another and with God. We are sure we can claim it was a success... The 4.32 service is still focussing on the Alpha series and is well attended. They have a field trip planned for Waipara Boys Brigade camp on 2 July, with a guest speaker and kids’ programme, so there will be no 4.32 service that day. We will let you know how it went next month. Other than that, our services will be taking place as normal. That’s at 9.30 am (traditional service) and 4.32 pm (contemporary service). Do come along if you would like to – the morning service is followed by morning tea and the afternoon
service by a dinner, so you will have a chance to get to know us. We do have two heat pumps in the church, so you won’t need to freeze! Parking will also be easier now, as our car park has had a makeover, thanks to Viv who organised it and Mike Stopforth who took the job on. Well done to you both. Well there’s not much else to say but take care and stay warm!
Woodend Methodist Church 86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Office Hours: Tuesdays 1pm to 4pm, Thursdays 9am. - 12pm, Fridays 9am to 1pm. Phone: 313 3448
The next film afternoon is on Wednesday 5 July at 1 p.m. sharp. The movie will be a comedy and all are welcome. Any queries phone Ruth 3122094 or Evelyn 3127740. Free entry. Gold coin donation for afternoon tea. Hall Bookings – For any bookings of the Church Hall can you please contact Evelyn on 3127740. We are planning to have a Fine China and Linen Sale in the future so would like donations of items to the Trinity Church Office, 176 King Street, Rangiora. The office hours are Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to midday, Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone number is 3133448 and email address rangioramethodist@clear. net.nz. THE WOODPECKER JULY 2017
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
WOODEND
MARKET DAY POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
MANURE $5-00 a bag.
Delivery on Saturday or by arrangement May be a charge if out of town. Ring Lois 033127732 or Cliff 033131651 Lions Club of Woodend fundraiser.
More information in future editions of the Woodpecker. Lions Club of Woodend fundraiser. NORTH CANTERBURY
FREE ADVICE OFFERED ON SATURDAYS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU NORTH CANTERBURY is now open from 10.00am until 1.00pm every Saturday. Through the winter the garden is open Weds 11am – 1 pm. We stop for a break having a warm cup of soup and homemade bread. All are welcome. Last Sat of each month 10.30am – 12pm. WINTER WORKSHOPS Weds 19th July – Meals for one Weds 16th Aug - Leftovers. Lesley Ottey will be with us sharing ideas on reducing waste in the kitchen. Gold coin donation appreciated Follow us on Facebook: www.facewbook. com/kaiapoicommunitygarden or e-mail kaiapoicg@xtra.co.nz The
We provide free, confidential and independent information and advice. We can help with your questions and concerns in areas such as consumer law, tenancy, disputes, immigration and employment issues and are able to provide information on family court matters, such as separation, parenting plans and custody. We also take Health Shuttle bookings. Situated in the Trevor Inch Memorial Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, we’re also open Monday to Friday from 9am 4.30pm, phone 03-313- 8822 - free phone 0800 367 222 or email northcanterbury@ cab.org.nz
NEXT ISSUE AUGUST
Deadline 5pm last Friday in July
EDITOR & ADVERTISING Rebecca Harris Phone: 0211 966 255 Email: richardandrebecca@xtra.co.nz Drop Box: The Grub Hub, Main Rd, Woodend.
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS Acorn Early Childcare 03 312 2179 Email: jointhefun@acornearlychildcare.co.nz Website: www.acornearlychildcare.co.nz
Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris Woodend Combined Club President, David Mills Secretary, Rae Miller
313 7832 03 920 0126 310 0202
Community Emergency Response Team Rick Cable. Email: rcable@clear.net.nz
312 2667
Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson
312 7439
Lions Club of Pegasus President Ian McGregor Secretary Sharon Divall
Woodend Community Association Inc Email: woodend.community.association@gmail.com President, John Archer Secretary, Andrea Rigby
920 1955 920 0102
Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group 310 0654 Chairperson, John Batistic
03 352 1016 312 7732
Woodend Country Music Club Marilyn Johnston (President) 312 7589 or 021 136 2929 Don Smyth (VPres) 03 981 6407 or 021 217 2652
Lions Club of Woodend President David Marks Youth Centre Co-ordinator, Lois Inch
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 Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 03 327 6621 or 027 335 5771 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 Toy Library
rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com
313 2141 Tuahiwi Community Pre-School 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 Richard Marsom wbslsc@wbslsc.com Woodend Badminton Club Paul Henderson
0274 925 936
Woodend Bowling Club President, Mike Carpenter Secretary, Doreen Williams
312 7463 (03) 327 9519
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 Woodend Gym Club Stephanie
312 2993
Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Helen Power Rex Macauley
313 5749 313 3627
Woodend Junior Cricket Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 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 Claire Cameron 022 122 0452 Woodend Preschool/Nursery Sheryl Rule 312 7654 email woodendpreschool@xtra.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 Tennis Club Jim Bucknell
313 9405
Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb
312 7487
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