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Woodend Spring Flower Show Colouring In Competition Pg 27 From our Mayor Pg 4 l PRGInc Pg 18 l Church Notices Pg 24 l Community Notices/Contacts Pg 30
More help on the Northern Motorway
A crash or breakdown on the northern motorway or its key feeder roads is never that helpful for anyone, let alone a person trying to get home or to work as planned in heavy traffic. For Christchurch’s northern commuters and the drivers who regularly use the highway and local roads north of the city between Johns Road/ Belfast and Pineacres, help just moved much closer to hand for the winter and spring months.
A six-month trial started in June for the peak commuting hours: 6-9am and 4-6pm, weekdays. “The aim is to improve the response times to attend any incidents or crashes on the northern motorway. This is so everyone using the road can get home or to their destinations with as little delay as possible,” said Jim Harland, NZ Transport Agency Regional Director, Southern. “This initiative came out of the Northern Corridor Incident Management Plan,” he said. “If there is an incident on the Northern Corridor at peak times, this can result in major congestion and delays, which has a run-on effect on businesses and people’s lives,” said Jim Harland. “We often have
extra highway crews available over long weekends on key state highways to keep major routes as free-flowing as possible. This trial is designed to assess if there is value in having a crew and towing capacity available over the colder months for the northern route into and out of Christchurch, which is congested at peak hours.” The advantages of having the contracting crew and towing vehicles handy and stationed at Ohoka Road over the peaks hours include: • Faster response times to attend incidents or crashes • Quicker resolution of the cause of the hold-up • Better coordination with Emergency Services/Transport Operations Centres • Improved traveller communication from the Transport Operations Centres • Ensures a safe environment for road users • Benefits anyone who is on the highway or the local roads managed by the councils leading onto and off the highways – one network approach • Improved journey time reliability and a more predictable journey • Fast and accurate customer information
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From our Mayor David Ayers
A town isn’t just houses
Setting up a new town (I’m talking about Pegasus!) is always going to be a demanding task. A town isn’t just houses – towns have community facilities, local shops and jobs, community groups and shared history. Existing towns that grow fast, like Woodend has done, already have those things in place for newcomers to latch into.
That’s why it is good to see a new Lions Club emerge in Pegasus. They will provide one of the focuses in the town for community service and will contribute to Pegasus’ sense of identity. They join other groups and organisations already in place, like the Residents’ Group, the school, the golf club and the Facebook groups. The Council has a role in this too. We recognise the importance of community facilities so, as a temporary measure, a no-longer-needed portacom is to be shifted from Rangiora to Pegasus to act as community rooms. While we have no plans at present for a permanent facility, planning is clearly something that will have to be carried out over the next couple of
years. The other step we have taken in that direction, through a working party and the Woodend-Ashley Community Board, is to develop a plan for Gladstone Park which connects it better with Hakatere Road as well as laying out a plan for its ongoing development. The role of Community Boards in community facilities is very important. Soon there will be a new Woodend-Sefton Community Board covering a smaller area than the current Board. It will be good if there is a keen contest for seats on that Board because of the considerable impact that an effective Board can have as they work on behalf of the Woodend, Pegasus, Waikuku and Sefton-Saltwater Creek communities. Like other parts of the District, there has been a lot of growth in this area. It is one point in the triangle of Waimakariri’s main population (the others being Kaiapoi and Rangiora, of course), and it is clearly going to be an area for continued Council attention in the coming years.
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Successful fundraising quiz night The Woodend Community Association held a successful Quiz Night on Monday 20 June with over 70 people attending. $1362 was raised for the Woodend to Woodend Beach Cycle/Walkway Project from ticket sales, auctions, raffles and donations. The “Buy a Metre” promotion was highlighted, with two $50 metres bought on the night and others showing interest. The Walkway project team has completed the Stage One section to Sandhill Rd, and around half of Stage Two. The next goal is to complete the gabion wall and path around the first bend, which is estimated to cost around $13,000. The Woodend Ashley Community Board has donated over $2000 to this section of the project, and the team are hopeful further grant applications will allow the
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path construction to resume in the spring/ summer months. The Woodend Community Association would like to thank Monteiths Rangiora for running an awesome Quiz Night, as well as the following businesses for their support of the evening and the Woodend to Woodend Beach Cycle/Walkway Project; • Woodend Nurseries Garden Centre • Norwester Café, Amberley • PT on Panckhurst • Action Promotions • Hanmer Springs Mini Group Pass • Michelle Nelson, Bayleys Real Estate • Rangiora New World • Enhanced Nails & Education • Waimakariri Aquatic Centres • Rachael McLeod – Nutrimetics • Kirstyn Barnett Your Inspiration at Home Consultant
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Woodend Garden Club
Woodend Garden Club held their monthly meeting on Monday 20 June 2016 at the Woodend Community Centre at 1.30pm.
Shirley Wheeler, 3rd Jeannie Robinson
Our Speaker was Peter Bamber, Peter spoke on Roses, he bought along his rose tools and showed us how to look after our Roses, pruning and feeding. Peter was a very interesting speaker and was able to answer our questions..
Spike: 1st Jeannie Robinson, 2nd Tricia de Haan
Results for our flower competitions. Open Decorative: Vegetable Sculpture, Jeannie Robinson. Large Bloom: 1st Lois Taylor, 2nd Shirley Wheeler, 3rd Jeannie Robinson Small Bloom: 1st Jeannie Robinson, 2nd Shirley Wheeler, 3rd Lois Taylor Flowering Shrub: 1st Tricia de Haan, 2nd
Cluster: 1st Jeannie Robinson, 2nd Shirley Wheeler, 3rd Lois Taylor
Vegetables: 1 parsnip, 2 yams, 2 leeks,1st Los Taylor, 2nd Tricia de Haan Most Points: 1st Jeannie Robinson, 17 points. 2nd Lois Taylor, 11 points. 3rd Tricia de Haan, 9 points. Best in Show: Jeannie Robinson, Vegetable Sculpture. Our next meeting is our Mid-Winter Luncheon, where we will meet at the Leithfield and enjoy each others company. If anybody is interested in joining our Club please contact Rae Miller, 310 0202.
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Great start to regular event The inaugural Pegasus parkrun on June 18th went off without a hitch, although it was a brisk morning, 61 keen parkrunners took part, which was a great start to the regular Saturday morning event. A number of the runners were visitors from Hagley parkrun. A small number of parkrunners also travelled from the North Island, plus there were also two
amazing English parkrunners, who have both completed in excess of 250 parkruns each! Since the inaugural event, a good number of local, regular participants have begun enjoying the free, weekly, 5km timed run starting at Lake Pegasus at 8:00am which is followed up by a post parkrun coffee in The Flat White.
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Woodend Combined Probus Club
Our June Mini-Speaker was club member Don Fairbrother. He began by asking if any of us had noticed the three trees surrounded by white post-rail fences at Bennetts on the Rangiora to Oxford Road. (Pictured right). These trees are Quercus Coccinea (Scarlet Oak) and were planted in memory of three local men who did not return from World War 2. Don told us a little of the history of Bennetts and the 3 young men: Driver Alexander Robert Dewar who died in the battle for Crete, Flying Officer Neil Ralph Blunden who was lost at sea in an attempted raid against the battleship “Tirpitz” and Gunner Lester Bevan Reid who died of wounds in the Pacific Area and is buried in New Caledonia. Cust West Eyreton RSA knew of the trees, which were unmarked and with the fences in need of repair. The RSA felt that a plaque should be put there in recognition of the 3 men and to advise others of the significance of the three trees. This was duly arranged and in 1998 the plaque was unveiled by Mayor Janice Skurr. It had been thought that 30 or 40 people from the district might attend the ceremony but some 300 or so came, from as far as Auckland, Wanaka and Port Levy. Any of us driving through Bennetts will now know the significance of the three oaks and the sacrifice they represent.
Our Main Speaker last month was Dr John Dehn from the Pegasus Medical Centre. He trained as a General Surgeon many years ago and has worked as a GP in North Canterbury for the past 14 years, specialising in skin cancer for the last 8 years or so. With the aid of a numerous photographs, Dr Dehn described various types of skin cancer and what signs to look Page 12 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2016
for that could differentiate cancer from the ordinary moles, freckles and blemishes that most of us have. He introduced us to the ABCDE rule, where A is Asymmetry, B is Border (uneven), C is Colour (more than one), D is Different (from other moles) and E is Evolution (changing). Dr John encouraged us to “know our own skin” and to be aware of be anything that flags up under the ABCDE criteria. He said that while about 2/3 of melanomas were sun-exposure related, the other 1/3 arose from genetics – so it was important to check even unexposed areas. For hard to see areas use a mirror or enlist the aid of your partner. Besides self-examination (to enable possible early detection) it was important to have an annual check by a specialist using dermoscopy and biopsy to confirm a diagnosis. Dr Dehn said the “take home message” was to protect oneself from the sun with sunscreen and clothing and never use tanning lamps. Check your whole body skin regularly and have anything different or new seen by a professional. Early treatment gives the best outcome that can be achieved and is very often successful. Our regular monthly coach trip took 55 of us to the Central Police Station in
Christchurch where we were privileged to be given a most interesting insight into the workings of both the Communications and District Command Centres, as well as a visit to the Custody Suite. Do you recognise the recruits in these two latest police pictures? Fortunately we were released in time to enjoy roast lunch and a good chat at the Cashmere Club before returning to Woodend. 19 of our members enjoyed coffee at our monthly coffee morning, held this time in the “Brick Mill Café” in Waikuku.
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Letters to the Editor The Board of Trustee (BOT) would like to take the opportunity to respond to the content relating to Woodend School in the “This Month with Harry” column in the May 2016 issue of the “The Woodpecker”. This article has caused much distress amongst our students, staff, parents and the wider school community with many feeling that the article has unfairly called into question and potentially caused damaged the reputations of the schools staff, leadership and governors. It is regrettable that The Woodpecker had chosen to publish the column without obviously first checking Mr Harris facts. We are also disappointed that Mr Harris at no stage has raised the issues with the school or BOT The BOT would like to assure our school community that all matters questioned by Mr Harris are in fact governed by written policy and procedures which are adhered to. Like all our policies and procedures these are subject to regular internal review as well as being part of a 3 yearly review by the Education Review Office (ERO). Below is a brief outline of our policy procedures relating to those questioned by Mr Harris. The BOT election processes are set by the Education Act. Boards are required to appoint an independent Returning Office who adheres to a strict list of tasks and timelines for establishing election rolls, calling for nominations, sending out election papers, counting votes and advertising results. Woodend has for some time contracted Canterbury Education Services (CES) to undertake this role. They provide this service to many other schools
as well. Filling of casual vacancy on the BOT processes are also set by Education Act. Schools must advise their parent community and seek feedback regarding holding an election or making an appointment. Should more than 10% of the parent community ask for an election the Board must follow this process. For all casual vacancies in the past this threshold has not been met so the Board has advised the parent community that it intends to appoint and sought expressions of interest before appointing. The Ministry of Education sets rules for how different types of staff vacancies are advertised and filled. All staff appointments be they part time, fixed term or permanent are controlled by school policy and required to be ratified by the Board. Not all appointments are required to be advertised in newspapers. All appointments at Woodend have followed school policies. The school has policies which govern how complaints/concerns are handled with vast majority handled as soon as practicable with the people closest to the problem. The school deliberately seeks to ensure it has as much information as possible before taking any actions. At no time does the school mistreat students or parents because they have or bring problems to their attention. A full version of our Policies and Procedures can be found on the School Website. Kind Regards BOT THE WOODPECKER JULY 2016
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Woodend Playcentre
You are the most important teacher your child will ever have!
It’s always busy at Playcentre. The children love the wonderful sunshine and are outside playing on the swings, scooters, in the sandpit, the playhouse and also finding trolls under the fort. For those times when they are inside dinosaurs come out to play, scones get baked (and eaten of course), crafts and paints get explored and music is very vibrant with dancing and instruments.
We had a wonderful Matariki celebration in June. It was great to see the dads come and enjoy the fun around the fire with pizza. It was also a sad time for Woodend Playcentre. It was the evening when we said our good-byes to one of our coordinators. She did a wonderful job leading the troops in a ‘Haka’ which they had been
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learning – about road safety, and another item about saying hello in different languages. We commemorated her time with us (over 13yrs!!) by planting a feijoa tree and presenting her with a bouquet of putiputi. She will be sadly missed.
WE HAVE SPACES NOW AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS....YAY!!!! Come and have a look around, come and have a play. First 3 sessions are FREE
We are selling the Entertainment Book this year. Woodend Playcentre is parent led and is a small whanau welcoming children from 0yrs-6yrs and rely on your help to support us. If you want to help your local Playcentre please call/ text Claire 022 122 0452 or go to the link below: https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/ orderbooks/134y532 As you know Entertainment Book provides over $20,000 worth of money off vouchers and by supporting Woodend Playcentre you are getting the fun. Whanau tupu ngatahi - families growing together. Woodend Playcentre, School Rd, Woodend (behind the Community Centre) Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:15am-12:15pm Claire 022 122 0452 , Kim 027 717 8754 Lee 021 999 077
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PRGI - Pegasus Info Page - July 2016
ATTENTION PEGASUS RESIDENTS Chlorine fluctuations in your drinking water
The Waimakariri District Council is currently testing the Pegasus water supply source wells to determine if the water can be treated using a biological treatment method, without chlorine. As the testing requires the Council to swap your water supply wells regularly this is causing minor fluctuations in chlorine that may affect the taste and smell of the water. The testing is short term and should be completed by August 2016”. WDC ANSWER RESIDENT’S QUESTIONS: 1) Are motorised craft allowed on Lake Pegasus? WDC Replies - The lake is currently looked after by Todd Group, however in time it will be passed to the Waimakariri District Council to own and manage. It would not be the Council’s intention to allow motor boats to use the lake recreationally. This is for a number of reasons including potential damage to storm water assets, the safety of other lake users in kayaks or small yachts and the noise that is generated in such close proximity to residential properties. Also there are no suitable launching facilities available. It would be contrary to the resource consents to allow the public to use motorised boats in the lake. Exceptions would be motorised boats used for emergency or lake maintenance purposes. Email: pegasusresidentsgroup@gmail.com Page 18
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2) Who is responsible for the soakholes on properties? WDC replies - The soakholes at each property are definitely the responsibility of the property owner, not the Council. This was a very clear requirement of the original stormwater resource consent for Pegasus. If there is a problem with a soakhole or swale in the road these are the Council’s responsibility. 3) What are the rules about vehicles driving and parking on the reserve area by the Lake? WDC replies - No unauthorised vehicles should be driving on any reserve areas. The area around the lake is not an area suitable for vehicles to use. It is an area with high pedestrian usage with the walking path and having vehicles in an area next to the playground is not safe practise. A Council staff member has undertaken to go and have a look at how they are getting in and look to install bollards to prevent it from happening in the future. Bingo Babes Beaut Night! A large crowd had a fabulous night with the bingo babes and thanks to the generosity of those attending and those who donated goods, we raised several hundred dollars to be put to use in the Pegasus community for things such as ongoing costs of the defibrillator, the Community Watch vehicle and the upcoming community centre.
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I hope you are all managing to keep warm and well with this ever changing winter we are having.
1st Saturday and the 3rd Saturday 10am -12noon.then the 1st Wed and the 3rd Wed 3.30pm - 5.30pm.
A Big warm welcome to the following families to the Woodend Toy Library.
We thought we will trial these new hours to see how they go, feedback is appreciated.
The Croft family, Faith Family, Ford family, and Jefferies family, we are sure you will have lots of fun, learning and playing, connecting with your community and meeting new people with the Woodend Toy Library. Also we say good-bye to a member who has been a grand-parent member with us since 2008, Pauline Barr we wish you all the very best and thank you for all your support over the last 8 years. CONGRATS to Zoe & Alex Urwin and family for the birth of their baby girl Also CONGRATS to Sarah & Neil on the birth of their baby Girl too. As of the 1st of July the Woodend Toy library will open on the:
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We have been super lucky to have received a grant of $900 from NZ lotteries which we are super happy about!! THANKS NZ Lotteries, this money will be spent on updating, and adding new toys in the Library. We are also looking for a new Secretary and a new Treasurer, if this sounds like you give me a call. It’s Great way to help your community and meet new people. (approx 1 hour a week required per position) If you have any questions suggestions, please e-mail toylibrarywoodend@gmail. com, check us out on Facebook or call Stephanie 03 312 2993
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Using Metrocard will save you money Environment Canterbury is urging people to use Metrocards to make sure they’re getting the cheapest public transport fares possible.
lot higher for those who pay cash when boarding a bus.
An adult Metrocard fare from Christchurch to Waimakariri will increase by 15 cents, On July 4, the bus and ferry fares increase while that same route will be an extra 50 by an average of 2.5 per cent. cents if cash is used. There is a five cent increase for a child using “In Waimakariri we’re also “That means for everyone a Metrocard, but if a child reducing the zones so all of catching a bus to or from pays with cash it will be an Waimakariri will now fall Christchurch to Rangiora, additional 30 cents. into zone two,” Environment Woodend and Pegasus, Canterbury commissioner and within these areas, “I’d urge anyone who David Bedford said. “That it will now be cheaper.” doesn’t already use a means for everyone Metrocard to get one. It’ll catching a bus to or from Christchurch save you at least 30 per cent on your travel to Rangiora, Woodend and Pegasus, and plus it gives you a set price for daily and within these areas, it will now be cheaper.” weekly travel,” Bedford said. “By using a In zone two, which will now be everywhere Metrocard, you’re paying the cheapest bus fare possible. It also helps speed up north of the Waimakariri River, there will be a small increase for those who pay with boarding times which helps with travel time reliability.” a Metrocard, while the increase will be a
Welcome to PT on Panckhurst! Personal training programmes specifically designed to help with injuries and medical conditions. Whether you would like to be able to run a half marathon without sore knees, exercise safely with a medical problem or simply just be able to do the household chores without hurting your back then home run PT on Panckhurst is just what you are looking for. A service offering: · Postural analysis – stiff neck and shoulders? Headaches? Postural correction available here! · One to one training - help achieve your goals whether you have an injury, would like to tone up, get in shape and become more active. Partner training available – a cost effective way to train with a friend and achieve your goals together. · Exercise classes in Woodend and Pegasus – circuit training, gentle exercise for seniors, Bootcamps and BoxFit also running. Qualified and experienced trainer with competitive prices! Contact Laura for more info on: Ph: 0221 345 275 Email: laura@pt-on-panckhurst.co.nz Website: www.pt-on-panckhurst.co.nz Page 22
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Woodend Indoor Bowling Club
During June we held our club pairs competition and the winners this year are two new members - Mavis Taylor and Ross Heasley. Congratulations to Mavis and Ross. The club has successfully defended the challenge from Sefton for the Fleming Cup, this was an extremely close game with Woodend eventually winning by one point! The next challenge will be from the RSA in Rangiora.
We have a busy month ahead with a social visit from Sefton and at the end of the month Woodend will visit the Ouruhia Indoor Bowling Club. We will also have two teams playing in the North Canterbury Penfold Rosebowl Tournament, which this year is being held at Sefton. Why not give indoor bowling a try, please call into the Woodend Community Hall on a Friday 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 Captains: Rex Macauley 313 3627 or Pat Vaughan 312 2335
Cuppa for a Cause Communities are encouraged to support people with dementia to continue to lead happy, socially active lives by hosting a Cuppa for a Cause. All you need to do is set a date this month and visit www.cuppaforacause.co.nz to register, decide on a venue, invite all your friends, colleagues and/or family members, bring out your purple wear and some delicious baking and ask for a donation.
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CHURCH NOTICES Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus St. Barnabas Church Vicar, Rev Gerard Jacobs Phone: 027 858 9595 A community of believers, serving the wider community in love.
We held our Patronal festival on June 12th, when we celebrated the life of St Barnabas, from whom our church takes its name. Barnabas was known as ‘the encourager’ and by all accounts he earned his nickname. Encouragement is something we all need. Regular 9.30 am and 4.30 pm services will continue through July and most of August – but not on August 21st! On that day, we are planning a combined services trip to Weka Pass on the steam train! It should be a memorable day out. The Mainly Music sessions continue to run in term time. Keith does a wonderful job of planning the sessions and a lot of work also goes into making sure they are great fun, for adults and children alike. In fact we’re not sure who enjoys them the most, the children, the parents or the helpers! The hall where Mainly Music is held is available for hire, along with the attached kitchen facilities. So if you have a function or meeting and need to hire a space, do
consider it. There is room for up to 50 people to a sit down meal, with tables, chairs, cutlery and crockery for the same number. If you are interested, you can ring Audrey on 313 6034. Do stay warm and dry as we progress through winter and may the weather continue to be kind to us.
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
Our movie afternoon on 6 July at 1 p.m. sharp will be an adventure film. The following month on 3 August will be a true story. Any queries phone Ruth 3122094 or Evelyn 3127740. Free entry and a gold coin donation for the afternoon tea. For any bookings of the Church Hall can you please contact Evelyn on 3127740.
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Planning well underway for 84th Annual Woodend Spring Flower Show Once again the Woodend Spring Flower Show committee are preparing for their annual event, this year to be held on Saturday 1st October, 1:00 - 4:00pm at the Woodend Community Centre, School Road, Woodend. New competitors are welcome, it is free to enter. The Show Schedule booklet is nearing the final stages and will be available from mid July. Keep an eye on the Woodend Spring Flower Show Facebook page for details of where you can collect your copy. Ready to download via a link on the facebook page is the colouring in competition, a great activity for the school holidays.
If you are interested in having a stall at the show the booking form is also available via a link on the Woodend Spring Flower Show Facebook page.
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This Month with Harry Whether it’s because I am getting old, or have become old, I am thoroughly sick and tired of some of the T..V. ads that seem to appear ad nauseum. I will never have anything to do with Cigna insurance, that outfit that features a silly old fool who wanders down a jetty and hooks dead snapper out of the water. If I were his children I would push him in as soon as he has sealed the deal and get his funeral over and done with pronto. Or what about that poor woman children looking for life insurance whose tribe of unruly children could easily be catered for with a clip over the ear or smacked backside and to hell with Sue Bradford. And that one for Neat cream. What is so wrong with just explaining it is for sweat rash. Do we really need to endure graphic pictures, artificial or not, of heaving buttocks or bouncing bosoms? Towards the end of May I had another sojourn in hospital for an aneurism bypass on my left leg. This completed a set of aneurism bypasses on my legs of which like most I have two, a right and a left. This was alittle more hurried than the last as this one actually contained a clot and not as some horrid people have said was surrounded by one. This clot gave rise to the possibility of losing the leg and as I am quite attached to both of them this was a little frightening. However it seems to have been successful and apart from the chronic pain of which very few sympathise when I moan the leg is still there when I awake each morning. So far. As many will know a stay in hospital can be quite boring, the only relief coming in the form of meals and visitors. When there are no meals or visitors about the only other entertainment is studying your fellow inmates. We were a room of 4 of mixed Page 28
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sex i.e. male and female. In one bed was a rural rustic guy who continually moaned about all and sundry. When he wasn’t moaning he broke wind loudly and longly. It was the only thing that me jealous of him. He was Gods gift to the finale of the 1812 overture. Across the way was a coaster who also had had an aneurism bypass. We had a lot in common. He cured his own bacon too. When Bruce Cosgrove came to visit minus flowers, grapes or sweets it made 2 and a half bacon curers in the room. Bruce aspires to be a great curer.. Which he should be in about 20 years time. Probably the most interesting of my fellow internees was a female from the eastern suburbs. It would appear that by the due process of self diagnosis this lady suffered several diseases, all potentially fatal. It materialised she had come into possession of a medical book that listed hundreds of malaises. Boy, was this sheila crook. She was suffering from leprosy, tetanus, prostate cancer, malaria, scurvy, undescended testis, yaws, hydatids, bubonic plague, ringworm and St Vitus dance just to name a few. However this view was not shared by the medical fraternity, who, after a series of tests couldn’t actually find anything wrong with her. And in long conversations on the results of these tests, they gained full marks from anyone in earshot for not mentioning hypochondria. But she had some entertaing visitors. On arrived in the state of the arts wheelchair. A big lass who looked like she had been poured into it and a slight overflow resulted. She was sort of a whale watch on wheels. She attempted to stamp her authority by telling the nurse that her friend, she of the many diseases, needed her, the nurses, full and undivided attention. The nurse smiled sweetly and
assured her that she had 6 patients and they all received her full and undivided attention. On another night a thin hooded guy appeared. It came to pass that this was the prodigal son visiting his poor mother who was slowly dying of many diseases. He sat down in the chair, took out his phone and occasionally grunted some sort of communication to his mum. Much like a couple of wild pigs, who haven’t seen each other for a while, do when they meet on a mountain track. He was then reminded he was there visiting his mother who was likely to fall off the twig any moment but would appreciate a bit of conversation in the interim. On hearing this he pocketed the phone and straight away it became evident that this joker suffered a mild form on Tourette syndrome. Complete with raised voice and naughty words. The mother asked if he was managing to look after himself. It soon become apparent that this guy was Christchurch’s answer to Gordon Ramsay in the culinary field complete with language. In great detail he described the preparation and cooking of the previous nights meal. He had found a sausage in the fridge. This revelation set the dying one alight as it transpired this sausage had well and truly
outstayed its welcome and should have been thrown out weeks ago. It was obvious her new medical book contained a chapter on the dangers of eating old sausages and if he had actually consumed one he may as well climb in beside her and they could die together. In long and great detail he described how he had put two pieces of bread on a plate. He then opened a tin a baked beans and carefully placed half on each piece of the afore mentioned bread. This was followed be carefully positioning the sausage, it of indeterminate age, dead centre and the whole work of art was placed in the microwave. Here it received a fair dose of radiation of whatever microwaves do. The mother, who had the decency of staying alive during this long monologue, enquired as to the final result. It was not good. The bread had failed to become toast like he thought it should. The beans dried out and become hard like he thought they shouldn’t have. And the old sausage. The old sausage, and I quote, “shrivelled up and looked scared and frightened”. It is here dear reader, that as one who had just had surgical procedure that involved a large amount of knife work in the groin region, can assure you, I knew just how his bloody old sausage felt. JH Abridged
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COMMUNITY NOTICES FRIENDS GROUP
We are a group of friendly people who enjoy each other’s company. Our very informal meeting begins with a shared lunch, usually followed by an interesting talk or demonstration. There are no fees. All you need to bring is a small plate of ‘finger food’. Next meeting Wednesday 27 July at 12 noon in St Barnabas Church Lounge, 147 Main Road, Woodend. Enquiries: Beverley, ph.312 7777
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WOODEND LOSES A TRUE GENTLEMAN Michael Emery will always be remembered as a true Gentleman, by all whom he met. He was a loving, caring person, a talented dance teacher, and a humble community supporter. He made an impression on the lives of many young and old, friends and pupils. Michael passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on 14 May 2016. We will always love and remember you Michael. rest in Peace.
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This is a volunteer position and requires someone to deliver copies of the Woodpecker into letterboxes In the Tuahiwi area, once a month. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Tyree on 312 2256 if you can help.
NORTH CANTERBURY Our Bureau has an extensive, reliable and accurate data base of local and national information which is updated regularly.
We can help you with information as wide ranging as noisy neighbours, passport applications, art classes in Canterbury, piano tuners, and so much more. CONSUMER FOCUS Does the buying of goods and services always bring positive results? Are there any aspects of being a consumer that have caused you concern? If so, contact us. We can help with your rights and responsibilities under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Phone: 03 313 8822, or 0800 367 222. Email us on northcanterbury@cab.org.nz
COMMUNITY CONTACTS Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb
312 7487
Community Emergency Response Team Rick Cable. Email: rcable@clear.net.nz
312 2667
Woodend Play Centre Claire Cameron 022 122 0452 Woodend Toy Library Stephanie Email: toylibrarywoodend@gmail.com
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Woodend/Waikuku Plunket Clare Hewett 312 2640 Woodend Preschool/Nursery Sheryl Rule 312 7654 email woodendpreschool@xtra.co.nz website www.woodendpreschool.co.nz Acorn Early Childcare 03 312 2179 Email; jointhefun@acornearlychildcare.co.nz Website: www.acornearlychildcare.co.nz Nature’s Play Preschool -Pegasus 9434935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Tuahiwi Community Pre-School
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Editor & Advertising Rebecca Harris Phone: 312 5458 Email: richardandrebecca@xtra.co.nz Drop Box: The Grub Hub, Main Rd, Woodend. NEXT ISSUE AUGUST 2016. Deadline 28/7 Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris
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St Barnabas Church, Woodend Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus Vicar: Rev. Gerard Jacobs 027 858 9595 Hall Hire Bookings – Audrey 313 6034 Home Groups - Anne Graham 313 4457 Mainly Music – Keith Heyworth 03 745 9181 or email rurukid@gmail.com cell 027 688 5597 Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Philomeno Kinera Hall Bookings, Evelyn Woodend Bowling Club President, Mike Carpenter Secretary, Doreen Williams
313 1912 312 7740 312 7463 (03) 327 9519
Woodend Community Association Inc President, John Archer 0274 332 558 Secretary, Jacqui Miller 021 890 358
Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Helen Power Pat
Pegasus Residents Group Inc Email: pegasus residentsgroup@gmail.com Website: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com
Woodend Netball Club Jenny Loffhagen, President Rachael Paterson, Secretary
Lions Club of Woodend President David Marks Youth Centre Co-ordinator, Lois Inch
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Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311
Woodend Combined Probus Club President, Sandra Benson Secretary, Rae Miller
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Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group Chairperson, John Batistic 310 0654 Woodend Garden Club Rae Miller, President June Bryson, Secretary Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson
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Woodend Ashley Ward Community Board Chairperson, Chris Prickett 310 7308 Deputy Chairperson, Karen Eastwood 027 600 794 Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club Richard Marsom wbslsc@wbslsc.com Woodend Gymnastics Club Astrid Breach 310 0212
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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 Cricket Club Bruce Davey
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Woodend Junior Cricket Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 Woodend Tennis Club Jim Bucknell
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Woodend Country Music Club Robert Jongenburger (President) 0274 885297 Marilyn Johnston (VPres) 312 7589 or 0211 362929 Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 03 327 6621 or 027 335 5771 Lions Club of Pegasus President Ian McGregor Secretary Sharon Divall THE WOODPECKER JULY 2016
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