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If you have information regarding the whereabouts of the safety equipment which has gone missing from the Woodend to Woodend Beach walkway/cycleway route please see the Woodend Community Association report on page 18 for contact details.
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Cultural Narrative for Te Kura Tuatahi O Pakiaka/ Woodend Primary School Woodend is surrounded by water, forest and mountains. The landscape of Woodend and North Canterbury is the inspiration for this cultural story with the montage (pictured right) on display in the Woodend Primary School office foyer. A strong learning focus in Term 1 was to grow student engagement and understanding of this cultural story. The waterways (Te Hapua and Te Awa) take children in year 0-2 and year 3-4 through the landscape until they get to the Forest (Te Ngahere) in year 5-6. The children emerge from the forest in year 6 (the woods’ end - the end of early Primary school) and in year 7-8 begin to climb the great heights of the Mountains (Te Maunga) as they prepare for secondary school and the beginning of the next chapter. For more from Woodend Primary School see page 22
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
“For all your pet and animal feed and supplies” ***STOCKIST OF FROZEN PET FOODS*** North Canterbury Stockfeed Supplies Chinnery’s Road, Woodend Open Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm Saturday - 9am to 1pm 03 3100 444 Page 2
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board The April meeting of the Woodend-Sefton Community Board (WSCB) saw two applications for grants from the Board’s Discretionary Grant fund. It was with great pleasure that the Board approved applications from Sefton School PTA and the Waimakariri Arts Trust – Kaiapoi Art Expo. For further information about how your organisation might benefit from the Woodend-Sefton Community Board Discretionary Grant Fund, please check the WDC website; http://www.waimakariri. govt.nz/community/funding-and-grants/ board-funding; contact Community Board Advocate, Karyn Ward by phoning 0800 965 468; email karyn.ward@wmk.govt.nz, or talk to one of your community board members (contact details on the WDC website). ANZAC
WSCB members were privileged to attend the Sefton ANZAC service on the evening of 24 April at the Sefton Domain, along with Mayor David Ayers. It was a beautiful and moving service and so wonderful to see how such a wide range of the community got involved and acknowledged the significance of the occasion. WHAT WE’VE BEEN DOING… During the past few weeks WSCB members have attended a number of meetings, workshops and events on your behalf, including: • Draft Annual Plan workshop to complete an Annual Plan submission from the Board. Page 4 THE WOODPECKER MAY 2017
• Draft District Development Strategy workshop hosted by the Board and involving a variety of community members to discuss the needs of the community over the coming 30 years. • Civil defence meetings. • Annual Hui at the Tuahiwi marae. • Familiarisation visit to Enterprise North Canterbury. • The Board have been represented at meetings including; Neighbourhood Support, Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw implementation Group, Taranaki Stream Advisory Group, Pegasus Residents’ Group, Woodend Community Association. • In May five Board members will be heading to Methven for the NZ Community Board conference 2017, where we expect to pick up lots of useful information to help us serve our communities even better. Please contact us if you have a meeting or event you would like Board members to attend. 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 8 May commencing at 7pm in the Woodend Community Centre. Stay Safe and Be Happy – we live in a wonderful place! From your Woodend-Sefton Community Board Team
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From our Mayor David Ayers
Water issues
Water issues are very much in front of the country these days. Several weighty reports have been published recently, including one from the Prime Minister’s Science Adviser, Sir Peter Gluckman, and the likes of the Christchurch Press headline on the front page just about every water story they can get hold of. In Canterbury, the Mayoral Forum and Environment Canterbury have adopted a Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) which attempts to balance the demands of an agricultural economy and
residential growth on the one hand against water quality and supply along with other environmental concerns on the other. Where the balance is struck will reflect the values that we as a community hold and communicate through the various democratic means at our disposal, particularly through the Waimakariri CWMS Zone Committee. Most of us of a certain age are greener than we used to be and any balance that is arrived at may well be in a different place than it would have been thirty years ago – or will be in another thirty years. While people often blame dairying, and I certainly believe that various farming practices have been a contributor, in the end our water, whether it is under the ground or in our rivers, has been affected by human habitation. We have drained, built stop-banks, farmed, built towns and roads, put down wells and diverted rivers – and burned off the bush in the hill country. All these activities, and more, have occurred over about 800 years of human habitation (not long in historic terms) and over that time our natural water has been affected by those activities. We cannot completely turn back the clock. What we can do, however, is control what we put on the land and in our freshwater, and conserve our use of water, to minimize the damage and restore some sort of balance in our relationship with our environment.
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Woodend Combined Club Our bus outing this month was to “Living Earth” in Bromley. Here we learnt how they make the compost they sell as Canterbury Compost. Graham, our host, took us through the various processes green waste has to go through, while we looked down on the processing hall where the first of these processes is carried out. A bulking agent is added, then shredding, after which it is placed in “tunnels” for three weeks.Then placed in windrows where it is frequently monitored, watered and turned. Screening then takes place to remove any unwanted materials e.g. golfballs! It is sold in bulk or bags. A great lunch was eaten at the Watershed Restaurant, Ferrymead. Another very interesting talk and trip. It was a tough, challenging start in life for our mini-speaker. She was put in State care after her parents separated when she was eight years old. She attended a number of primary schools before finishing at Mairehau High School. Her first job, at sixteen years, was at Lane, Walker Rudkin. After several different jobs she had enough saved for a long wished for holiday in Australia. Family commitments eventually took over. Church was also important to her. She now works in mental health to support others as when a child she had found it hard to trust and set boundaries. People had helped her, such as a teacher in Amberley, to begin to gain confidence and now she is helping others gain confidence and respect for themselves. Our main speaker this month was Rear Admiral Peter M.McHaffie who shared his naval experiences while supporting Raoul Island. Once farmed farmed, no one lives Page 8 THE WOODPECKER MAY 2017
there permanently now. The only place to get on to the island is off Fisher’s Rock, and has been quite a manoeuvre to get goods on to the island. Helicopters have made a big difference. The beach on the other side is not safe. This place is important to NZ, around 750kms from North Cape, as it has a weather station for the number of planes flying overhead and passing ships. The NZ navy have been supporting the island for many years. Peter first went up there in the frigate “Pukaki’ in 1958 and has made many trips since. The boats and helicopters used now are far more resilient, faster and capable, making the transporting of goods far easier and safer. Supplies are dropped off at a small airstrip that is rarely used for anything else. Peter met his wife in Singapore and they lived in Devonport, close to the Navy Base. For awhile he worked in Wellington where they decided to live on a boat moored near Te Papa. This was a great place to live. The NZ Navy spends time exercising with the Australian Navy and now, also, the American and all were here to help in the Kaikoura earthquake. Another important ship is our tanker that refuels the smaller frigates such as those patrolling the South China Sea. A very good insight into some of the workings of our NZ navy. Forty people from our and other North Canterbury groups recently went on a five day bus trip down through the middle of the South Island. They were all kept very busy with visits to an irrigation scheme, Barkers, a salmon farm, high country station, historic post office, museum and workshop, played curling, McRae’s gold mine, a robotic farm and finally Makikihi Fries. All the food and lodgings on the trip were great. Definitely one of the best trips.
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Woodend Playcentre SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PLAYCENTRE ...... YOU GET THE FUN Woodend Playcentre, for those that don’t know, is situated behind the Community Centre. We are a family led group of about 22 families at present who get together to ensure our children do what they do best PLAY! Woodend Playcentre offers endless opportunities for children to explore, create, jump, run, get messy and grow. A focus on child-led learning means that each day we offer a variety of learning and play experiences for our children to choose from.
by suburb and they all come up ready for you to use.
We rely on fundraising and this year we are raising funds for our outside play area thus selling the 2017/ 2018 Entertainment Book and it’s OUT NOW !!!!
Thank you for your supporting Woodend Playcentre.
For those that don’t know, the offers include discounts 50% off, 2 for 1, buy one get one free in upto 33 places locally including but not exclusive: Three Llamas Coffee House, the new Pegasushi Japanese Restaurant at Pegasus, Pegasus Golf Club, Winnie Bagoes, Wee Dram Farm Park, skiing ...the list even includes Hanmer Springs, Nelson & Christchurch... Why wouldn’t you. Give Kaikoura your support this year as well with loads of offers from the businesses there: kayaking, cave exploring, ‘Wings over Whales’, fishing, golfing, Indian restaurants, cafes, seafood of course... As well as the Book, it is also an App which is fantastic as all the offers just download straight to your phone (upto 4 phones, great to share with the kids or grandchildren). Want to know which offers are available when out and about? Search
To order please go to this website address and away you go: https://www. entertainmentbook.co.nz/134y532 Please feel free to give me a call, Claire 022 122 0452, to order as well.
TOPSOIL FOR SALE GOOD QUALITY TOPSOIL $20 for cubic meter for pickup from the site. Bulk discount by agreement. Loading negotiation contact “Discount Drainage Ltd” Contact: Aubrey 021 035 9399 Location for pickup or inspection: 832 Main North Rd. Kaiapoi. (2km from Woodend) THE WOODPECKER MAY 2017
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Woodend Garden Club
We had our monthly meeting on 10th of April at our usual venue, the Community Centre. Our entertainment this month came from one of our members Helen Power, a very talented lady. Helen bought in boxes of ‘stuff’ that we put together as dried arrangements...it just proved you could make anything with bits from the garden, the beach, our parks, our back yards. We had lots of fun doing our own ‘thing’.
Our show ‘n grow competition was down a little, we think from the change of date, had to bring our date forward due to Easter break. Results were: Decorative Open Floating Flower: 1st Brenda Batchelor, 2nd Helen Power.
Cut Flower: One delphinium: 1st Brenda Batchelor. Small bloom: 1st Tricia deHaan, 2nd Brenda Batchelor. Cluster: 1st Pam Cleeve, 2nd Joy Collins, 3rd Brenda Batchelor. Decorative Novice: Floating flower: 1st Rae Miller, 2nd Tricia deHaan, 3rd Lyn Oliff. Large Bloom: 1st Brenda Batchelor, 2nd Rae Miller, 3rd Pam Cleeve. Flowering Shrub: 1st Tricia deHaan, 2nd Brenda Batchelor, 3rd Rae Miller. Spike: 1st Tricia deHaan, 2nd Joy Collins. Cup homemade Vege Soup: 1st Pam Cleeve, 2nd Helen Power. Rhubarb 2 stalks: 1st Pam Cleeve, 2nd Rae Miller, and 3rd Brenda Batchelor. Most Points: Brenda Batchelor 15, Tricia deHaan 14, Rae Miller 10, Pam Cleeve 10. Best in Show: Tricia deHaan for her entry of the Spike flower. Lynn Oliff spoke of her monthly meeting with Christchurch Horticultural Society, telling us of many events that we could attend. A large mural has been gifted by us to the Woodend Community Centre. It was all hand made with natural products by members some time ago for an exhibition, has been in storage due to the earthquakes & now has a new home, directly ahead as you enter the Community Hall. If you would like to attend our meetings with maybe the intention of joining us, don’t hesitate to call Rae 03 310 0202, or Joy 03 323 5258.
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PRGI - Pegasus Info Page - April 2017 PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE Work is progressing at the new Pegasus Community Centre, located in the old pharmacy premises next to Ray White. The carpet is down and the kitchen facilities are in. The chairs have arrived and the rest of the furniture is due on 5 May. We will keep you informed via our website and our Facebook page (Pegasus Residents Group Inc.) as to when we are up and running. Please contact PRGI at prgi@ pegasusresidentsgroup.com or phone/text 0274 310 803 for bookings or more info. Once the Community Centre is fully functional we will have an open day. We’d love to hear from you what you would like to see at the open day and also what types of things/activities you would like to see happening at the Community Centre. If you have a club, group or activity you would like to be involved in, please let us know so that we can help bring likeminded people together. SH1 ROAD SAFETY The PRGI was recently represented at a Safe Roads workshop looking at where the areas of concern are between Saltwater Creek and Belfast. As well as community representatives, the workshop involved members of the emergency services, a heavy haulage company, WDC staff, NZTA staff and Safe Roads Alliance staff. A virtual drive through took workshop participants along the route, making it much easier to identify and discuss the areas of concern. There was a lot of focus and discussion around intersections and speed limits with a good likelihood that we will see a reduction in speed limits on some of our local roads in due course. Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 14
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The Pegasus roundabout was discussed and in particular the exit heading south where several accidents have occurred. PRGI recently emailed NZTA about the roundabout and asked that they look into why vehicles are having difficulty negotiating it safely. Many concerns were discussed at the workshop and a list created for further investigation and discussion. If you have any specific concerns about that stretch of SH1, you are welcome to email them to us so that we may pass them on to the Safe Roads team for inclusion. PRGI MEMBERSHIPS Memberships need to be renewed by 30 April to remain current. Please check our website for a membership form and details. You can pay by online banking or post/deliver to 60 Infinity Drive, Pegasus 7612. THANK YOU… Thank you to Bridgestone Tyres in Rangiora for supplying two tyres for the Community Watch car free of charge. Thanks also to Pegasushi in Pegasus for donating $60 of gift vouchers to the community watch team. YUM! You are awesome and we couldn’t do it without you!
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What will the weather do next? Rain, Hail, Scorching Heat – we’ve had it!
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Woodend Indoor Bowling Club
The season started well and we are pleased to welcome new members to our club. April has been a busy month with social visits to Ouruhia and Clarkville Clubs, these were fun evenings and enjoyed by all. Our club member Jenny Hammond again represented Canterbury at the Deaf Indoor Bowls Championships recently held at the Hornby Working Men’s Club. Jenny’s team won the triples competition and Canterbury were the winners of the Jerome Trophy. If you are interested in playing indoor bowls, why not come along to the Woodend Community Hall on a Monday evening. Play starts at 7.30pm. We are a small, friendly club and welcome new players of all ages. For further information please contact: President: Helen Power 313 5749 Club Captain: Rex Macauley 313 3627 Kelvin Harrison 312 7103
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Woodend Community Association Update PRESIDENTS NOTE The Woodend Community Association (WCA) has been in existence for some years now and is a rebrand of the Woodend Residents Association. The renaming was to bring together the Community and expand our membership to not only include Woodend Residents but embrace anyone who had a connection to Woodend. It has been becoming more difficult to engage the Community in the activities of the WCA (as lifestyles become more complicated) and our membership is not strong. Becoming a member doesn’t involve people in the running of the WCA and activities, but simply a payment of $5.00 (cost of a cup of coffee) per household membership fee which supports the Committee’s undertakings and day to day running costs. What bang do you get for your buck? A list of some things that have been promoted and supported successfully over the years includes: • Promotion and fundraising for the establishment of a Community Centre for Woodend, plus the donation of labour etc for its completion. • Promoted the new additions to the Community Centre • Have campaigned for a by-pass of Woodend and now have a designation in place that would not have eventuated had we given in. If this had been the case we would have 4 lanes bisecting our Community. We can’t take our foot off the pedal on this issue as it is imperative for the future wellbeing of Woodend. (Perhaps we can become a destination not a drive through.) • Promoted a Walk/Cycleway between Page 18
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Woodend and the Woodend Beach settlement. Have extensively fundraised for this and we are nearing completion of the undertaking. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have donated towards this undertaking, in any form, for their support. You have helped us reach our goal. A safe, off road link along Woodend Beach Road. It has been very rewarding to see this trail being used by many people - cyclists, walkers, mothers with prams and toddlers. • Challenged the Waimakariri District Council (WDC) decision to have one Community Board covering the KaiapoiWoodend area. Both WCA and Pegasus Residents Group presented to a Local Government Commission hearing with the result of the WDC’s decision being overturned and a community board for the Woodend-Sefton area formed. • We have campaigned for a review of speed limits in our Community and have successfully sparked a review of Woodend Beach Road, Sandhill Road, Fullers Road, Jelfs Road, Copper Beech Road and Evergreen Terrace. This has been done with the support of the Woodend-Sefton Community Board. • We have put in a submission to a safety review of SH1 and attended a meeting regarding this review to voice our opinions. • We have put in a submission to the WDC to have our concerns regarding speed limits and lack of pedestrian crossings included in their Annual Plan. • We have put in a submission to the WDC to have a walk/cycle way from Woodend to Pine Acres to link Woodend to Kaiapoi and further to Christchurch. There have been other activities such as an Continues on Page 21 >>>
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Art and Craft Show, Market, Town Murals undertaken Without the support of the Community it is difficult to maintain a positive way forward and we ask you for your support by joining us. For instance, we are in need of a Treasurer at present, which is not an arduous task, and we would really welcome someone to fill this role for us. If there are any comments or suggestions you have regarding the WCA and the Woodend Township, its functioning and wellbeing please contact us with them. We don’t just sit around talking about things, we try to get things done or addressed. – John Archer, President, Woodend Community Association. WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE - TREASURER Woodend Community Association Committee (“WCAC”) are looking for a community resident to take on the role of Treasurer. This role involves attending the monthly Committee meeting, depositing cash and cheques, paying bills and tracking income and expenditure throughout the year. Estimated time involved for this role is about 4 hours per month. If this a role that sounds like you then please contact us by email. WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE – MARKETING ROLE WCAC are looking for a community resident who has marketing skills who would be willing to provide assistance to WCAC with generating marketing ideas and activities. Please contact us by email if you are able to assist.
Annual Plan on reducing speed limits in our community. Following our April update, WDC have invited WCA to present our submission in full to WDC in May. We will continue to keep you updated on progress made with this. WOODEND TO WOODEND BEACH WALKWAY/CYCLEWAY The walkway/cycleway is due to be complete in the next couple of months. With that in mind, we are reaching out to the community for ideas on names for the walkway/cycleway. If you have a name that you would like to be considered, please email it through to us. On a separate note, there has been an unfortunate event where safety equipment MISSING along the route has gone missing. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the items listed below please call Mark Paterson on 0275349112, or alternatively could we please ask that it is returned with no questions asked: • 3 x men working signs • 2 x works end signs • 3 x 30kph signs • 5 x 100kph signs • 1 x temporary sign • 9 x stand and base sets • 32 x cones WCA COMMITTEE MEETING The next WCA Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday 12th June, 7.30pm at the Woodend Community Centre – everyone is welcome to attend.
SPEED LIMITS
President: John Archer Vice President: Andy Childs Secretary: Andrea Rigby
Submission to Waimakariri District Council (“WDC”) for inclusion in their 2017/2018
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We hope you all had a happy Easter, a restful and safe school holidays and the chance to remember on ANZAC Day those who paid the ultimate price or have contributed to the Services. We shall remember them, Least we forget!!
The New Learning Block The walls are up and the floor for 2nd level poured. We now look forward to the roof going on and the block closed in this term.
Our student leaders represented our school and laid a wreath during the 9am service in Kaiapoi. School Leadership From the start of Term 2 Adrienne Simpson will be Acting Principal while Graeme is on sabbatical (3 days a week) and leading the Katote Kāhui Ako/Community of Learning (2 days a week). Brenda Fordyce moves in to the Deputy Principal position and Megan Watson Assistant Principal. Graeme will be be spending his sabbatical writing a paper on the conditions and approaches needed for students, whanau and staff to thrive in a BYOD environment. ERO review - At the end of March the reviewers found much evidence of Woodend School responding effectively to Maori and other students learning needs. They identified much that students, parents and staff can be very proud of. Early in Term 2 the Board will receive a draft report which once confirmed will be published on our homepage and a link provided in the June Woodpecker. Woodend School Board of Trustees We welcome Jenny Townsend onto the Board of Trustees. Jenny has been appointed as a member through the selection process to fill a casual vacancy . Page 22
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The following is advice for is for families, whanau and caregivers - information supplied by the NZ Police. Advice for families, whanau and caregivers • We encourage families, whanau and caregivers to have discussions with their children about keeping safe. • Have sensible family safety guidelines. • Have discussions around behaviours and actions that are inappropriate or that make them feel uncomfortable, rather than concentrating on the types of people that could harm them. • Encourage children and young people to take action when they feel unsafe or uncomfortable. • Make it easy for your child to talk to you and tell you about anything that is bothering them. • Listen carefully to what your child is saying. They are unlikely to tell you directly that they are being abused so you may need to read between the lines. • In some situations when children feel unsafe they can take responsibility and act appropriately to keep themselves >>>
<<< safe. In other situations, the child may or may not be able to do something to get out of the unsafe situation, but they still need to report what has happened to an older responsible person and seek adult help and support. For example, a child who witnesses family violence may be able to remove themselves to a safe place, but still needs to later seek the help of an adult to see if this family behaviour can be stopped. Advice for kids • Remove yourself from the uncomfortable situation, no matter who it is from. • You must tell someone if other people make you feel unsafe, worried or scared. • If the first person doesn’t help, go on telling until someone listens and takes action.
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MARKET DAY Woodend rec. ground. Entry off School Rd
Saturday 15th July • 9am - 1pm
Load your car boot or trailer with your surplus items and bring along to our market to sell! $10 entry per boot or 6x4 trailer $20 entry per truck Food available onsite Woodend Lions sausage sizzle For more information contact Cliff Hurley 3131651
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CHURCH NOTICES
Woodend Methodist Church
86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Rev. Philomeno Kinera Office (03) 313 3448, Home (03) 313 1912, Mob 021 521 118
We celebrated Easter with a Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday which was well supported. We saw the sun rise and afterwards celebrated with hot cross buns. At 9.15a.m. on Sunday April 23rd 2017 31 people from the Rangiora Woodend Methodist Parish left Trinity Church Rangiora and drove to Cheviot by bus and car to share in worship with the folk of the Cheviot Presbyterian Parish. Cheviot has been severely affected by the closure of the tourist road to Kaikoura after the November 2016 earthquakes and it was to offer our support that we went there. We were the fourth Methodist Parish to do this. It was a beautifully warm and windless day and a visit enjoyed by everyone. Café Church was an experience enjoyed by all and for some a new experience. The drinks and food shared around tables of four-six were most appreciated after the bus trip. The locals, now few in number enjoyed the singing of the Methodists!! The Presbyterian Parish is to close later this year. Being so near Anzac Day the lay preacher used the theme of ministers , chaplains and other clergy who served in the Great War and lost their lives in the service of their fellow men and women. It was a moving and telling experience. Some of those spoken of were locally known and still revered. After lunching at the various cafes in the town most people walked to the Cheviot Museum and were astonished at the comprehensive collection of memorabilia housed there from the various families and businesses associated with the Cheviot District. On leaving Cheviot we drove through the Cheviot Domain to see the remains of the enormous house built by “Ready Money Robinson” who owned the Cheviot Hills run. Page 24
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After his death the run was broken up by the Government into 54 farms. One of his daughters, Lady Campbell retained 2000 hectares and lived in the mansion until her death in 1926. The mansion was destroyed by fire in 1936. It was her block of 2000 hectares that the Government broke up into farms for Returned Servicemen after World War II. Still enjoying the warmth of the sun through the bus windows we arrived back in Rangiora at 3.45p.m. We intend to invite the people of Cheviot to a return visit later in the year. The next film afternoon is on Wednesday 3rd May at 1 p.m. and is a true story. 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.
NORTH CANTERBURY
Usually we live in harmony with our neighbours but sometimes…. Are you having issues with your neighbour’s trees, fences, driveways, animals or noise? Call into our bureau. We will help you find out your rights and responsibilities as a neighbour. We can also provide help with approaching your neighbour. You are welcome to call in at the Trevor Inch Memorial Library 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, Monday to Friday from 9 am until 4.30 pm, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 – free phone 0800 367 222 or email us at northcanterbury@cab.org.nz
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.
The Easter services this year were, as always, an important reminder of Jesus’ love for us, with the short drama during the Good Friday service being particularly moving. It was lovely to see some new faces in the congregation for these special services. Mainly Music is currently having a break for the school holidays, beginning again on 3 May. Our volunteers are looking forward to seeing you and your children again and we are sure you will enjoy being led by Sam, as he continues in the leader’s role. We have been pleased to see some new families in recent sessions, but there is room for more, so if you enjoy Mainly Music, do spread the word to your friends! Speaking of young people, our youth group will be holding their ‘Big Night In’ sleepover again in June. If they have as much fun as they did last year, they won’t want to
go home! They should sleep a little more warmly in the hall now we have a new front door, which incidentally looks very nice. The Lenten study, on the subject of Risk, is now finished, but the Wednesday evening home groups continue to run. The congregation of the 4.30 service, known as ‘4.32’, will also be looking at the Alpha course, beginning on 7 May. We can’t close without mentioning a former member of our congregation, Stephanie Clay. She is now the Reverend Stephanie, having recently been ordained Minister of Amberley Parish. Our congratulations to her, we are very proud of her! One last thing – if you need to e-mail our Minister, Shirley Hawke, she has a new e-mail address. It is shirley-hawke@ outlook.com Have a great month!
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COMMUNITY NOTICES With great excitement and a little bit of sadness, Ryan and Laura from Vegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Out have announced theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re handing over their business to new owners Nick and Deb on 1st May 2017. In a facebook post they thanked the people of Woodend and the wider area for welcoming them into the community and supporting them so well over the last 8.5 years. Ryan and Laura hope the community will welcome Nick and Deb in the same way they were welcomed and wish Nick and Deb all the very best. THANK-YOU FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Thank you to all my friends and neighbours for being so supportive over the past year. It has really helped me with my grief and loneliness, after losing my beloved husband Michael so suddenly last year on the 14th May. Tuahiwi Florist, of 172 Greens Road.
Tena kotou, Tena kotou Katoa, Nga mihi nui kia kotou, I would like to acknowledge all my customers who have come into my little flower & craft shed over the years. Thank you so much for your support and the caring orders you brought to my work bench. I have closed, looking at relocating. No reira, Tena kotou, tena kotoa katoa. Diana. Page 26
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Thanks again for being there for me. I really appreciate it. Heather Emery The
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