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Council owned coastal forest harvest to start in June The Council’s forestry estate, partly located in the coastal areas between Kairaki and Waikuku, is due for harvest. This will take place in June through to October, although some areas will be harvested in winter 2019. Most of the Pinus Radiata trees are over 25 years old, and while they have contributed richly to the natural habitat in the area, there is a potential risk that they be a hazard, especially in high winds. The harvest will be co-ordinated so that where possible, users of the forest trails will have alternate options while the harvest is progressing. The Te Kohaka O Tuhaitara Trust is responsible for coordinating and managing the public access and use of the tracks. The forestry contractor will be working closely with the Trust to keep the public informed of what tracks are closed and open. Council has also been working closely with the Camp Ground operators located adjacent to the forested areas to better understand the impact of the harvest on those businesses and to avoid the peak periods of those operations. Harvesting activities such as traffic management in the area, accessing times for the trucks, and what work is
done when have all been considered as part of the planning process. Truck movements through residential areas will be limited to normal working days with limits on the timing and volume of truck movements, to minimise the impact on those communities. These vehicles will be directed through Waikuku, Woodend Beach and Kairaki. The bulk of the harvest itself will occur through the winter and early spring months of 2018, a period where activities levels in the beach areas are lower, rainfall partly reduces issues with dust and when the easterlies are less prevalent. A program of replanting natives along the western boundary of the forestry blocks has been allowed for, as well as along some key tracks and roads. Council will be working closely with the Te Kohaka O Tuhaitara Trust on the replanting of areas in natives, which will provide an improved and enduring legacy for future generations to enjoy. The replanting of pine forest will also be a priority and this will occur as soon as practicable after each block is harvested. To be effective this replanting is best timed for over the mid to late winter months, so some areas will not be planted until the following autumn of 2019.
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Anzac Memorial service well attended.
The Lions Club of Woodend, in conjunction with the Kaiapoi RSA and Waimakariri District Council, held a very successful Anzac Memorial Service in Woodend, for the first time in several years.
Club President, David Marks was delighted with the turnout and said the event was very successful. “It was quite remarkable in that the hall was full to capacity. It was truly a family event with many children taking part in the various parts of the service.“ The service was a prelude to the launch of the Lions Club War Memorial project. The memorial will be located in School Road, The Lions Club of Woodend is now embarking on a funding round to finance the project. Woodend School was delighted to be part of the service where their Student Leaders laid a wreath, pictured right, and the School Choir performed, pictured below.
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THANK YOU
On Behalf of the Lions Club of Woodend I would like to thank the community of Woodend, Pegasus and its environs, for the incredible support given to our inaugural Anzac celebrations. It was fantastic to see representatives from such organizations as the Council, Fire brigade, RSA, ATC cadets and of course the Woodend School Choir who offered invaluable vocal support. It
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The Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade contingent present at the ANZAC service.
was so heartening to see such a wide and diverse assembly of folk, from the smallest grand child to the most senior grand parent present. The shear numbers were overwhelming, to such an extent it was standing room only. Once again our sincere thanks to all those who attended, a truly family event which everyone participated and enjoyed.
Woodend School Student Leaders laid a wreath
Sadly I will not be here to see the project finished having retired and will shortly be residing overseas. However, I will endeavor to return for the dedication of the completed memorial. President David Marks Lions Club of Woodend.
I would like to thank personally the 1st Vice President Ian Lennie, Neil Price President of Kaiapoi R.S.A and the Waimakariri District council who’s invaluable diligence made the whole evening possible. 2018 is Lions International Centennial year and our contribution is the gift of a war memorial. I appeal to the community to assist us with fund raising ventures and offers of skills on a voluntary basis to bring this project to fruition. The Lions Club have funds already promised and we have a dedicated account to receive donations. We will update the community as to progress on a regular basis.
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board
CYCLE/WALKWAY - GLADSTONE ROAD
ANZAC SERVICES
With the development at Gladstone Park and the increased number of people using the upgraded facilities, including the dog parks and fitness equipment, a safe connection to Woodend has been proposed. The Board has recommended a two-metre-wide unsealed shared path for a cycle/walkway from Gladstone Park to connect with Woodend to the Utilities and Roading Committee. We have recognised that safety has been an issue on Gladstone Road for some time, not only for Woodend residents wanting to cycle or walk to the park but for Pegasus residents wanting safe access to Woodend.
The Board laid a wreath at the very moving ANZAC service at Sefton. The first service at Woodend was also held this year and was well attended, with the Board also represented there. We hope even more residents will join us at these services next year.
JOINING WOODEND & PEGASUS WATER SUPPLIES The project to join the Woodend and Pegasus Water Supplies is ongoing. In January, the chemical filter at Pegasus was converted to a biological filter and the next stage is to construct a water pipeline from Gladstone Road to the Pegasus Water Treatment Plant. The Board has recommended the removal of pine trees on the western side of Gladstone Park to make way for this pipeline to be installed underground. A replacement shelterbelt was planted a few years ago and this will provide shelter in the future.
FUNDING GRANTS The Board 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. More information is available on the Council website. LONG-TERM PLAN The Board finalised their submission on the draft Long-Term Plan and the Chair will present this to the Council in early May. KEEP INFORMED Facebook: @WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Check the Council website for more detail on many of the above at: http:// www.waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/ meetings/minutes-and-agendas.
COASTAL FORESTRY HARVEST
The next Woodend-Sefton Community Board meeting is scheduled for Monday 14 May commencing at 7pm in the Woodend Community Centre.
Felling of the coastal forest running from Waikuku Beach to Kairaki is due to start in June this year running through to October. Some felling will also happen during the winter of 2019. The latest update is available now on the Council website. Further updates will be posted regularly.
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. https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/ council-boards-and-committees/woodendsefton-community-board
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★ EDITOR REQUIRED ★ The Woodpecker is published monthly (excluding January) 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.
POSITION WOULD SUIT A COMMUNITY MINDED PERSON WHO LOVES TO COMMUNICATE! Although initial training can be given, familiarity with desktop publishing would be an advantage. A computer with relevant software and related files, plus a printer are available for use by the editor to produce the publication each month if required. At present, the editor also solicits advertising for the publication, but this function, and possibly some other tasks, could easily be job shared. If you are interested in being part of this vital community resource, and have a bit of spare time, we’d love to talk with you. Please contact: 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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PRGI - Pegasus Info Page - March 2018 Autumn is well and truly here and this year the trees in Pegasus are putting on quite a show, especially in the Blackadder Rd, Eyrewell Rd area. It is great to see the work being done in the Pegasus conservation areas by the Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust. Greg has had assistance from many volunteers, which means a lot of planting has been done and pests are being trapped in these areas and throughout Tūhaitara Coastal Park. Also, work is being done on the western side of the eastern (Te Kohanga) wetlands to fix problems with drainage on the track that have developed in these areas. This has resulted in a small part of the track being closed off until the repairs are finished. If you have any questions about this, or would like information on any aspects of the work done by the Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust (TKoT), please contact General Manager, Greg Byrnes, by email at tkot@farmside.co.nz It is wonderful that the Western Ridge is now being referred to with the name that was always intended for it; Kaitiritiri Ridge. Greg tells me that signage will be erected in due course for both Kaitiritiri Ridge and the Te Kohanga Wetlands. PRGI UPDATE The PRG Committee welcomed Simon Fitt at their April meeting. Simon has already proved himself to be a keen and proactive committee member and we are pleased to have him on board. 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 Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 8 THE WOODPECKER MAY 2018
mark that in your diary and check out the half page ad elsewhere in The Woodpecker for more details. Membership renewals are now taking place. If you haven’t done so already, you are welcome to pay your renewal, or join up at the AGM on 8 May. PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE Diary: Check our website, or the noticeboard outside the community centre to see what is happening in May. Is there an activity you would like to see held at the Pegasus Community Centre? Let us know what it is, as if we think there is enough interest, we will try to make it happen. Here are some suggestions: > Games afternoon? > Bridge? > Indoor bowls? > Tai Chi? > Line dancing? We’d love to hear suggestions from Woodend and Waikuku residents as well! 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 16 May 2018 Time: 10.30am – 12noon Venue: Pegasus Community Centre Come and join Ronel and many other friendly Pegasus residents for FREE coffee, cake and a chat. You are 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 Pegasus - Living It - Loving It!
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From our Mayor David Ayers
Woodend War Memorial Project
I was unable to attend the recent ANZAC Service at the Woodend Community Centre because was attending another service in Sefton at exactly the same time. I am told, however, that it was very well-attended and that should give heart to the Woodend Lions Club who are raising funds for a war memorial in Woodend. So well done to the Lions Club and the Kaiapoi RSA for their roles in organising this year’s service.
own Borough Council. The County had a number of small villages or townships, such as Woodend, Southbrook, Waikuku, Pines Beach and Cust and of these only Cust has a memorial. The County offices were in Rangiora, just on the County side of East Belt in the building now occupied by a legal firm.
The renewed interest in ANZAC Day over the last 20-30 years has led to a I have sometimes wondered why Woodend corresponding interest in memorials doesn’t have a war memorial other than as a focus for ceremonies. They usually the Memorial Boards that are in the date from World War I with names from Community Centre. It is very unusual for subsequent wars added later. After World a New Zealand town of Woodend’s size War II, the Government encouraged the to not have a memorial - perhaps John erection of more “useful” memorials, so Harris can tell us why! All over the country the country saw a proliferation of war some seemingly quite small localities have memorial halls, libraries, etc. The Rangiora memorials – in our own District they can War Memorial Hall and Plunket Rooms be found in the likes of Tuahiwi, Sefton, is an excellent example. These days, Ashley, Cust and West Eyreton, so why not however, the cenotaphs and memorials Woodend? have gained a new life and for this reason our District has seen post-earthquake The only answer I can think of, emphasising repairs and rebuilds of the memorials in that I am only guessing, is that Woodend Cust, West Eyreton and Oxford. was part of the former Rangiora County which saw its centre as Rangiora even All the best to the Woodend Lions in their although the Rangiora township had its project!
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Woodend Community Association The Woodend Community Association (WCA) are a group of community focused people who are committed to supporting the community to make Woodend an even greater place to live in.
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WHO IS THE WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Woodend Community Association (WCA) is a group of people who advocate for the Community of Woodend. We listen to the various requirements and enhancements needed for this community and then take appropriate action by working with the Waimakariri District Council and Nationwide organisations.
The people who represent the Woodend Community Association (WCA) are a mixture of long term and new residents who are all committed to helping Woodend to be the best community it can. We can only do this by being representatives of the people of Woodend.
We ask you to engage with us so that we can provide information about the community, to the community. We are here to promote and support initiatives that advance the safety, wellbeing and community spirit of the Woodend community. Your contributions will help us to work on your behalf to create a community, for the community. Please become a member or donate to the WCA. This will help us to work on your behalf and have direct input into the community objectives that we are responsible for.Membership costs are $10 a year per household. To register your household, please email woodend. community.association@gmail.com or call The Chairman Mark Paterson 027 534 9112 for further information. You can Donate to this association financially rather than contribute opinions; donations are gladly accepted throughout the year. Bank Account 02 0876 0198138 00; Reference Member or Donation Page 12 THE WOODPECKER MAY 2018
Our members volunteer their time creating the submissions to the Councils and NZTA, which includes presenting to them, attending working groups and advocating for Woodend’s concerns to be taken into consideration. WCA Committee Members are: Mark Paterson – President, Andy Childs – Vice President, Andrea Rigby – Secretary, Paul McKeefry – Treasurer, John Archer, Joss Adams, Robyn Dolamore, John Harris, Adrienne Simpson, and Doug Wethey. THE WCA HAS INITIATED AND MANAGED SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS SUCH AS: • Promotion and fundraising for the establishment of a Community Centre for Woodend • Campaigned for a by-pass of Woodend – the “Christchurch Northern Motorway” • Made submission to the Waimakariri District Council (“WDC’) to reduce speed limits, some of which have been realised already with the reduction from 100kmph to 80kmph on Woodend Beach Road, from 100kmph to 60kmph on Sandhill Road, Fullers Road, Jelfs Road, Copper Beech Road and Evergreen Terrace. >>>
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• Successfully completed and opened the Jill Creamer trail from Woodend to Woodend Beach • Made a submission to the NZTA to reduce speed limits on SH1 and to put pedestrian crossings in the Woodend Township. • 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. • 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.
Woodend Garden Club
The garden club visited Woodend Nursery for their monthly meeting. We had a very entertaining and informative talk from Stuart Hide. He tested our knowledge and we tested his! We then had a leisurely stroll round the nursery and the new gift shop with quite a few purchases being made. We then went to the Flat White in Pegasus for Afternoon tea which was enjoyed by all.
Projects we are working on CURRENTLY: • NZTA Ashley to Belfast road safety improvements – WCA have requested speed limits to be reduced on the south approach to Woodend. • NZTA Woodend corridor safety improvements – WCA have requested putting in safe pedestrian crossings • Wooden Beach Recreation Area – WCA are working with the Tuhaitara Trust and the Waimakariri District Council to look at making improvements to the recreation area including refurbished toilet blocks and playground.
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Certified yoga teachers Amanda Percival and Sylvie Mclean are offering a weekly class Class description: gentle breath focused hatha yoga Suitable for beginners and intermediate students Tuesdays 6.30-8.00pm (during school term) $90/term OR $14/class • New students welcome Enrolments: yogabyamanda49@gmail.com Amanda 02108301662 Sylvie 0274387818 THE WOODPECKER MAY 2018
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Woodend Combined Club AFFILIATED WITH FRIENDSHIP N.Z. INC
Earlier this month 36 of us set off for a week in Dunedin. After a good trip & tasty lunch we arrived at the Scenic Hotel, Dunedin, to another great meal & very comfy beds. Our first day began with a train trip through the Taieri Gorge where we travelled as far as Pukerangi. Started in 1877, huge difficulties were faced in putting this line through. The engineering is amazing especially the viaduct built in 1895. A live commentary throughout made the trip even more interesting. On return we explored the station, saw an art show & Sports hall of Fame. Larnach’s Castle was our next days main destination. There were 2 groups of us, each with a guide. Bought by Mr & Mrs. Barker in1967 in a derelict state, the Castle is now under the care of the Barker Family Trust. Beautifully restored, with some of the original furniture & other to match the period, it is a very beautiful & fascinating place. After lunch there we were off to the Chinese Gardens & the Early settlers Museum. Our last day saw us at the Orokonui Ecosantuary, a 307 hectare area with an 8.7km pest proof fence around it that was started around 10 years ago. Then it was on to the wonderful & beautiful Butterfly House in the Museum. This trip was fascinating, informative & much fun, finishing each night with a very noisy” Happy Hour”! Our mini-speak spoke about the history of Dunedin where she arrived 60 years ago to train as a teacher. Maori explorers began arriving around the Dunedin Bays about the 1100’s. About 110 years before her arrival the 1st ships arrived from England & Scotland. The Rev. Thomas Burns & William Cargill joined with free Church of Scotland & the NZ Company to plan a new settlement. In 1844 144,000 Page 14
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acres was purchased from local Maori & later another 256,000 acres. This was the beginning of the Otago settlement. In 1846 Charles Kettle arrived with his family, surveyors & labourers to begin the survey of the New Edinburgh [Dunedin]. The first settlers began to arrive soon after. Wool & grain began to be exported & gold was discovered in the 1860’s. The wealth from this helped establish the University, the Otago Girls’ & Boys’ High Schools & some of the magnificent buildings you can see there today. Michael Beggs from Community Energy Centre was our main speaker last month. This charitable trust has operated for about 25yrs & has many dedicated volunteers. Bins are located as far south as Ashburton & north to Kaikoura for curtain donations to their curtain bank. Quality curtains make up most of their donations & are recycled for those in need. It was the first in NZ & has already supplied 900 houses. Also provided is insulation for ceilings etc. The Trust works with the Red Cross, Mainpower & social services , even as far as the West Coast, to install for no cost. He went on to give us useful tips to reduce our power costs. Curtain rails should be flat against the wall, curtains lined, condensation should be removed as soon as possible & best to use a sponge type wiper which collects the water in the handle. Use LED bulbs in your downlights as can be safely insulated, open windows for 20mins each day & several hints for better use of heat pumps such as the fan set to ‘auto’ & keep the filters clean. Heat pumps are efficient & only need to be serviced every 5 years. Keep the outside machine clean & free of plant material. These are only some of the hints. It was a very interesting & helpful talk.
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The setting up of The Woodpecker Community Trust Written by Irving Rutherford In last month’s article I covered the registration of the Trust. This month I plan to briefly speak about the first few months and years of the commencement of the work of the Trust. The first few months were quite a challenge and the Trust almost went into recess before it got started. The Challenge of the first few Months Once registered, the Trust commenced work with the late Bruce Banks as chairperson, Stuart Greif as secretary, Irving Rutherford as treasurer, and representatives from many Woodend organisations. For the Woodend community, it was just business as usual as they would not notice the change in administration. One of the first items of business was to set rules to guard against possible defamation legal action. This proved to be quite difficult because we did not want to appear “wet blankets”, lacking sense of humour in setting rules that would stop “roasting” members of the community. In the end we decided that “roasting” could continue so long as either the contributor or the editor had the permission of the person to be “roasted” for that to happen. The Board of the Trust called a meeting of all contributors to the Woodpecker to announce this decision. It was a reasonably fiery meeting because nobody likes rules to be implemented when there has been total freedom in the past, but we stood quietly firm. We had to protect any future Editor and members of the Community Trust which was the main point of establishing the Trust. A short time after this meeting, the Board received a letter of resignation with immediate effect from the Editor, and this almost brought the Trust to its knees. We had to think very quickly to try to meet this situation with the end of the month Page 16 THE WOODPECKER MAY 2018
coming up fast. We managed to publish a small Woodpecker at the end of that month and appealed for help from the community. None of us had the computer skills at that time to produce a Woodpecker booklet and the future looked bleak. Then up stepped our saviour – Lew McKirdy – a Real Estate Agent based in Kaiapoi - who lived in Rangiora Woodend Road. Lew was not prepared to be Editor, but he had plenty of computer experience setting out Real Estate advertisements and he was prepared to be Layout Editor. Irving Rutherford agreed to be acting Editor so the Woodpecker was saved and in business again. I can remember emailing the material to Lew each month and walking round to his home to watch him putting the newsletter together. In actual fact I was watching and learning very carefully so that when Lew had to relinquish this task I was able to take over the whole task of the Editorship. Board Membership Bruce Banks was the initial chairperson of the Board, but found that being chairperson of the Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group as well as The Woodpecker Trust was too much of a commitment. He resigned so as to give his full commitment to the Community Centre. The Board then elected the late Tim Rickard as chairperson. Tim was the representative of the Tuahiwi Residents Association and held this position until he sold his farm and moved to the Nelson district. Stuart Greif had moved to Queensland soon after the establishment of the Trust and currently operates a small Sauvignon Blanc Vineyard west of Blenheim. After Tim Rickard left for Nelson, the Board elected John Canton as chairperson. John was and is the representative of Woodend Lions Club on the Board and has given outstanding and
long service in this position. Although he is no longer chairperson, John still serves on the Board. The other long standing person on the Board is Tyree Woodham. Tyree has done an outstanding job being in charge of the distribution each month and is still serving on the Board. The Woodpecker has been very fortunate with its voluntary deliverers, who deliver the newsletter. With me being appointed Editor, it became unwise for me to do the administration as Treasurer as well. Friends of mine – Jean and Keith Cojeen – had just retired to Woodend and they agreed to join the Board. Jean was a qualified Tax Consultant/ Accountant and agreed to take over the task of Secretary/Treasurer of the Trust, a position that she served in with distinction for several years. Most of the meetings of the Board were held in their home just behind the Woodend Store, and Jean was able to guide the Trust through the difficulties of registering as a charity with the Charities Commission. This meant that we could apply to charities such as the Canterbury Community Trust and Pub Charity for funding. However, we did not have to apply to Trusts for funding very often because the Woodend business community were very supportive with advertising which has mainly funded the Woodpecker. Jean and Keith Cojeen are now living in retirement in Wales, United Kingdom.
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WOODPECKER COMMUNITY TRUST AGM Tuesday 15 May, 2018 at the Woodend School staffroom. All welcome. Any enquiries to: woodpecker.community.trust@gmail.com WOODPECKER DISTRIBUTOR NEEDED The volunteer distribution team of The Woodpecker require someone to help deliver The Woodpecker to letterboxes within the Woodend residential area. Please contact Tyree: 027 902 5611 NEXT ISSUE JUNE Deadline 5pm last Friday in May
EDITOR & ADVERTISING Rebecca Harris Phone: 0211 966 255 Email: thewoodpecker2003@gmail.com Drop Box: The Grub Hub, Main Rd, Woodend
Conclusion After several years as Editor which I enjoyed as a retirement project, I retired as Editor and this gave the Board the opportunity to appoint my successor. We have been very fortunate that the present Editor Rebecca Harris was appointed Editor as she had the professional skills to lift the Woodpecker to its present high standards. I wish the Woodpecker well for a long and successful future. (“Roasting” is an American term meaning “To make a fool of”) THE WOODPECKER MAY 2018 Page 17
Baby Wool Wanted
Woodend Indoor Bowling Club
The Women’s Institute’s project for this year is knitting baby singlets for Kiwi Family Trust. These singlets are given to Plunket or other places wherever the need is most in Canterbury.
The season has started well and we are pleased to welcome new members to our club. April has been a busy month with social visits from Ouruhia and Clarkville Clubs. These were fun evenings and enjoyed by all. Our competitive members are now playing in competitions at Fernside and the Hayes Rules competition held at the Kaiapoi WMC.
The Women’s Institute will collect these from the various local Women’s Institute groups at the half yearly meeting in Sefton. The Women’s Institute has put the call out for is any spare or left over balls of baby wool, it doesn’t matter what colour or if it is not a full ball of wool. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. If you live south of Amberley call Bev on 0212148672 or 03 312 6728, or if you are located north Amberley call Julie on 0276605566 they will arrange to collect the wool from you.
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 Vice Captain: Kelvin Harrison 312 7103
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excitement and not so much sleep) but all seemed to enjoy their ‘sleepover’.
The school term has literally flown by with many activities enjoyed by all students. For the Te Maunga team (Year 7/8 ‘s) the highlight has been Wainui Camp. Students (pictured above) challenged themselves to many different activities. Thanks and acknowledgement must go to the Make It Happen Charitable Trust also Heritage Productions (the team that do our school photos) and also many thanks to a local community person who have all given generously so that all students have been able to attend this camp. Te Ngahere team (Year 5/6) enjoyed a sleepover here at school, a bbq tea and many fun activities. Some students were very tired the next day (too much Page 20
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We are very excited that we now can offer our families an ‘onsite’ before and after school programme. This is being run by SKIDS. SKIDS also offer holiday programmes. For any enquiries please ring the school office. This is our first year of selling the Entertainment Book and sales are starting to pick up. The sample Entertainment Book 2018/19 has arrived and is now in the office foyer for anyone interested in having a look at all the offers available. For any orders made before the Pre Launch - May 2nd Early Bird vouchers are included. Share with your family friends and neighbours that we are selling the books this year to help support Woodend School in the purchase of much needed sports gear. Our online order page is https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/ orderbooks/94h8156
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THIS MONTH WITH HARRY
School 1900
This month we return to earlier times and charge up the main road avoiding children, stray dogs and great heaps of horse crap. About where the Plunket rooms are today the Mechanics hall stood. Originally built to house the Mechanics Institute, a group of men who met once a month for a friendly get together to discuss men type things, listen to guest speakers and generally put the world to right. They also established the first library in Woodend. In her journal, Fanny Beatty, Judge Gressons live-in sister in law records that he had been to “hear a lecture on inoculation and was amazed how intelligent his fellow members were”. No class distinction in old Woodend! The building continued to host the library and various organisations such as the brass band, horticultural society etc. There was at this time in Woodend a Temperance Union, a Band of Hope and a Total Abstainers Society. To maintain some sort of balance there were three hotels! Just north of the Institute hall was the school with the headmasters house in between. In the late 1880s some excitement was caused in the village when the two year old daughter of the then head, H.Kitchingham fell down the school well and some time was spent extricating her. According to lore, the Page 22
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children were advised not to drink the school water for a couple of days. In 1872 Woodend was proclaimed a district under the Government Education Ordinance and the new school was opened on the present site in early March,1874. Prior to this the local children had been educated at the two church schools. In late 1859 the first Methodist classes were held in George Gibbs slab shed, about where the present day dairy is. Robert Atkinson taught some 30 children without the aid of text books. However it was soon realised that a more suitable building was needed and construction of this was started on a section given by Thomas Ayres on the north side of Woodend road about 75 metres west of the main road. This was later moved over the road to the present church site. The early 1860s also saw the establishment of a Church of England school by the Rev. John Raven. It was sited just south of the old Anglican Sunday school. According to the reminiscences of a Methodist ‘old boy’ it was “about a good stones throw away”. However unable to obtain a government grant and lack of patronage forced its closure. T.B.C. After reading Irving Rutherfords account of setting up the Woodpecker trust, I can’t help thinking that we people of Woodend owe him a huge debt of gratitude. To save
Above: Looking South from School Road corner 1922. Mechanics Institute Hall right. Headmasters house between Hall and school just showing. Right: April 1909. Looking North. Gladstone Road, right foreground.
the Woodpecker from defamation just because some slack editor let a stupid half-witted contributor regularly “roast” members of our community was no mean feat. I presume “roasting” refers to taking the p--- and not actually cooking and eating. I see Stuart Greif gets a mention. Some of us well remember his contribution to this community. There are some of us who consider the best thing Greif did for Woodend was move to Australia. Perception of contributions is very much like beauty ---- it is in the eye of the beholder. Some people may find articles on local history, what the Boys’ Club do or ‘digs’ at assorted local regimes or even the proletariat to be uninteresting or impertinent. Conversely some people may find aeolistic accounts of setting up trusts
with strong overtones of fig jam to be boring and extraneous. It is to be hoped that in future our little monthly epistle doesn’t descend into the abyss of ‘nanny pandering’ or sink into the mire of political correctness, and people will read it for what it is. Finally I would like to say, and hopefully on behalf of my fellow members, a big thank-you to all those who attended the inaugural Lions Anzac service. It was indeed very heartening to see so many there. I would like to make mention of the A.T.C. squad, with its smattering of ex Boys’ Club members. Your smart turn-out was a credit to yourselves and a credit to your organisation. Long may you flourish. J.H.
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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 2 May at 1 p.m. sharp. It is a historical drama . Everyone welcome. Any queries phone Ruth 3122094 or Evelyn 3127740. Free entry. Gold coin donation for afternoon tea. Church Build Update – The Church is now well protected with White Plastic to enable work to continue without weather damage. Reports about progress will be shared as they come to hand from the Project Manager. 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. Future events – An International Evening. A Breakfast Church. Hall Bookings – For any bookings of the Church Hall can you please contact Evelyn on 3127740.
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.
Mainly Music has taken a break for the school holidays, returning on May 2 to welcome the children and their caregivers back for the new term. There is still room for more children, so feel free to come along at 10 pm on Wednesdays and see what it’s all about! This month we will be farewelling Rev Shirley Hawke, as she leaves us take on a new role as Vicar of th Temuka and Te Ngawai Parishes. She has done a wonderful job of leading us and we will miss her. Her final services in Woodend will be on May 6, at the normal times of 9.30 am and 4.32 pm. If you met Shirley and would like to say goodbye, you Page 24
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are welcome to join us at one of these services. There will be finger food to share afterwards, so please bring a plate. The following evening, May 7, sees the induction of Rev Felicity Whitcombe as our new Vicar. We look forward to welcoming her to St Barnabas and working with her for the future of the Parish. The induction service begins at 7 pm and there will be supper to follow, so again, if you would like to join us, please bring a plate. Whether we see you at church or whether we don’t, we hope you will have the chance to enjoy more of this lovely sunshine this month. Long may it last!
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS Acorn Early Childcare 03 312 2179 Email: jointhefun@acornearlychildcare.co.nz Website: www.acornearlychildcare.co.nz Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson 312 7439 Lions Club of Pegasus President - Clare Giffard c/o Flat White 920 4036 Secretary Sharon Divall 920 0102 Lions Club of Woodend President David Marks 03 352 1016 Youth Centre Co-ordinator, Lois Inch 312 7732 Nature’s Play Preschool - Pegasus 943 4935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Pegasus Community Centre Bookings and enquiries: 021 1080 634 prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com 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 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 021 0231 6152 shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Deputy Chairperson, Andrew Thompson Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com Woodend Badminton Club Paul Henderson 0274 925 936 Woodend Bowling Club President, Rae Miller 310 0202 Secretary, Jenny Anderson 312 9076 Page 26
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Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris 313 7832 Woodend Combined Club President, Elaine Cole 03 327 9228 Secretary, Lynn Muir 03 312 2027 Woodend Community Association Inc President, Mark Paterson Secretary, Andrea Rigby Email: woodend.community.association@gmail.com 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 310 0202 Joy Collins, Secretary 323 5258 Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311 Woodend Gym Club Stephanie 312 2993 Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Helen Power 313 5749 Rex Macauley 313 3627 Woodend Junior Cricket Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Philomeno Kinera 313 1912 Hall Bookings, Evelyn 312 7740 Woodend Netball Club Caitlin Loose, President 312 2237 Rachael Paterson, Secretary 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 Tennis Club Jim Bucknell 313 9405 Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb 312 7487 Woodend/Waikuku Plunket Clare Hewett 312 2640
CLASSIFIEDS & COMMUNITY NOTICES WOODPECKER COMMUNITY TRUST AGM Tuesday 15 May, 2018 at the Woodend School staffroom. All welcome. Any enquiries to: woodpecker.community.trust@gmail.com PEGASUS RESIDENTS’ GROUP INC. AGM Tuesday 8 May, 7pm at the Woodend Community Centre. Guest Speakers from Ravenswood and NZTA. All welcome. Any enquiries to prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com or 021 1080 634. AGE CONCERN EXERCISE CLASS: Thursday in the Pegasus Community Centre at 1.30pm - Join us for this class which works to improve your balance, leg strength, general fitness and wellbeing. A mixture of seated and standing stretches and moves. A fun, casual class... no need to book...just come along. $2 - ALL WELCOME
ACCOUNTING SERVICES Don’t forget that GST and Provisional tax is due by 7th May For any of your personal or business accounting needs
Call Geoff Todd
Brilliant Deductions 312-7023 or 021 359-003
IN LOVING MEMORY In memory of our dear Michael Emery who passed away on 14th May 2016. R.I.P. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. WOODPECKER DISTRIBUTOR NEEDED The volunteer distribution team of The Woodpecker require someone to help deliver The Woodpecker to letterboxes within the Woodend residential area. Please contact Tyree: 027 902 5611 The
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EDITOR & ADVERTISING Rebecca Harris Phone: 0211 966 255 Email: thewoodpecker2003@gmail.com Drop Box: The Grub Hub, Main Rd, Woodend THE WOODPECKER MAY 2018
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