The Woodpecker - September 2023

2023 Woodend Spring Flower Show

Saturday 30 September 2023 – 90th Anniversary – 1930s theme

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Flower Show, volunteers from the Woodend Garden Club and the Lions Club of Woodend / Pegasus, are excited to present the 1930s themed show at the Woodend Community Centre on Saturday 30 September from 1-4pm.

Entry is $2.00 per adult and children are free.

On show will be an extensive exhibition of daffodils, many shown by well-known New Zealand growers, and this year we a thrilled to have members of the American Daffodil Society visiting the show. Daffodil bulbs will be available to purchase for next season.

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Editor’s Note

Tēnā koutou

Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m wondering how we got to the 1st day of spring already! It’s so lovely to have longer days and early spring flowers already showing, such a lovely time of year.

Did you know you can write to The Editor? You might want to share your feedback, for example, what you enjoy most about reading The Woodpecker, or what you would like to see in The Woodpecker.

I do receive some wonderful feedback from readers which is very pleasing, and sometimes some suggestions too, which are always helpful.

Finding Mr Woody Woodpecker idea came out of a discussion I had with our now former printers. This has been hugely successful and popular with last two months having 10 children finding him. It’s awesome to hear how children will look forward to looking for him. Sometimes the photos will come in the very same day the magazine has been delivered! Remember, it’s not about who is first but showing you found him.

So, parents, what would your children like to see more of do you think?

As we are a charity and therefore rely on advertising space to pay for our costs, the main one being the printing, we need to ensure there is always a

balance of 50% / 50% advertising and community space. Keeping this balance ensures our local businesses are being given great promotion as well as learning about local groups and clubs, especially when they are doing some great things.

This is one of the things I’ve enjoyed about this role over and above running my business, which is learning more about what’s going on in our community, and realising what a great community we have.

Our distribution area has grown hugely with the growth in Woodend, Pegasus and of course Ravenswood. And soon we will have some great new retail and hospitality options right on our doorstep.

Thank you for reading this and our publication – without you there would be no magazine, so keep the contributions and adverts coming in. Have a great month everyone.

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Woodend Spring Flower Show cont’d: We encourage members of the public to enter and showcase their spring flowers and produce, baking and preserves and handcraft (both children of all ages and adults). A special ‘Blokes section’ as well as photography and a colouring competition are included. There is no charge to enter the competition and schedules and details are available on our website, https:// woodendspringflowershow.weebly. com or on our Facebook page. Hard copies are available from libraries, Paws Vets Woodend (kind sponsors of our colouring competition) and other local businesses. Entries close at 8pm on Thursday 28 September. Send to Glenis Everts, gheverts1952@gmail. com

The winners are rewarded at prize giving at 4pm with the presentation of trophies and prize money.

As we are celebrating our 90 years with a 1930s theme, one of the children’s challenges is to decorate their bike or scooter and bring it to the show by 12.30 for the Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon to judge. For budding florists, a 1930s bridal bouquet, ‘Spring of 1930s’ and ‘High Tea’ are sections in the Decorative sections. In the handcrafts, hessian oven cloths and lavender bags are included. Victoria sponge, rum balls and shortbread are some of the challenges in the baking section.

The event is complemented with the popular Devonshire teas and market stalls in the car park selling plants, garden products, handcrafts etc. Our raffle is also on sale.

To encourage children to enter the show, a craft morning will be held in

the school holidays at the Woodend Community Centre on Wednesday 27 September from 10am until noon. The cost is $2 per child and all materials are supplied to create a collage using fabric, etc; a tinfoil sportsperson; a pinecone animal and a decorated biscuit. Due to demand, we ask that children register if they wish to attend. To register please contact Val Cotton, 03 312 8410 or Pam Cleeve, pamjcleeve@gmail.com

We hope people will come along and support this community project.

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Welcome to Spring in the Waimakariri!

Mayor Dan Gordon Update

As a keen gardener this is my favourite season. With the daffodils popping up and the blossom starting to bloom it really is a beautiful time of year. As the weather is starting to warm up and we are enjoying the sunny afternoons, it is a great opportunity to explore the wonderful parks and beaches around the District as we spend time with family and friends. Council has also welcomed the commitment that has been made by

both Labour and National parties to deliver on the Woodend Bypass. This is essential infrastructure that is long overdue and we’re looking forward to this project progressing.

This has been a high priority for the District and the wider region. This is an essential link which we’ve been advocating strongly for over a number of years.

It’s a key priority route in our planning for future growth in the District. We’re also advocating for better infrastructure investment from the Government through Waka Kotahi

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for the wider District including a replacement of Skew Bridge in East Kaiapoi as well as an Eastern Rangiora Link Road.

I was honoured to be asked to lay a wreath at the Rangiora Cenotaph with Fred McKenzie (who served in Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam) to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day on 18 August.

It was a special day of reflection for over 3,000 New Zealand military personnel and 300 civilian medical and aid workers who served in Vietnam between 1964 and 1972.

We remembered the sacrifices of those who died, those who returned home wounded, those who lost their lives at a young age from health issues related to their war-service, and to all of those

who are still carrying the physical and mental scars of the conflict.

It was also a privilege for me to be asked to say a few words at the Rangiora RSA afterwards.

To say thank you to all those who served in Vietnam.

It saddens me that these men and women were not welcomed home as heroes or that their service was not acknowledged at the time as it should have been.

It was very important to me to have the opportunity to say thank you on behalf of our District and acknowledge those sacrifices. Lest we Forget – those who gave their service in Vietnam.

Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter.

Community Garden

We would like to start off by saying the biggest THANK YOU to the Pegasus / Woodend Menz Shed, as they have constructed two x 5-metre planter boxes for the Woodend Community Garden. This has created a lot more growing space, and in return, a lot more produce for many seasons to come.

The garden is continuing to produce through the winter and has been providing for families at Woodend School.

In the 4th term, the junior school is looking at starting a gardening programme and using the community garden as their classroom.

Community Connecting Cycleway

More exciting news for the community, the council is building a new cycleway to connect Kaiapoi through to Woodend and Ravenswood.

This cycleway was identified as a priority by the public through the Walking and Cycling Network Plan adopted by Council in 2022.

The Waimakariri Council is currently

sharing the plans with the community and will report back to the Community Boards and Council in September/ October 2023. Once final designs are approved, they will undertake the procurement process and intend to award contracts for the build before the end of 2023.

Building of the cycleways should start in early 2024 with completion date of June 2024.

Woodend Noticeboard

Enterprise North Canterbury is helping give life to our very unloved notice board, situated outside Vege’n’Out.

This board will have an updated map of the region, community services available in Woodend and up and coming events.

Interested community groups keen to advertise their services and events can email Jocelyn on jghadamsfamily2@ gmail.com The notice board will be refreshed every month.

Clean Up Week

Clean Up New Zealand Week is upon us and this year the WCA are giving their time to the Waimakariri Youth Council as they are cleaning up the Ashley-Rakahuri River. This event

will be held on the 24 September from 10am to 2pm. The location of this is the river access via High St and Lower Sefton Road, Ashley. The youth council would love to see community members coming down and making positive changes for their environment. To find out more details, visit the Waimakariri Youth Council on Facebook.

Community Food Pantry

Our community food pantry is available for donations or if you need food, situated on the main road, in the WASP carpark beside the community garden.

If you are donating products, please only pantry stable items. Although the food is stored in a fridge, it is not powered. So please no items that need refrigerating. Thank you for everyone’s

contributions.

Congratulations

The Woodend Community Association is very proud that one of its member’s, Dan Rosewarne, has become 32nd on the party list for Labour. Congratulations once again Dan.

The Woodend Community Association is looking forward to the remainder of 2023, it will be full of new ideas and projects for us to help make Woodend a better place to live.

If you have any suggestions on ways to improve our community, please be in touch via email at woodend. community.association@gmail.com. That’s all for now.

Have a fabulous month of September. The Woodend Community Association

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We thought this month, you may like to know what happens once you are a member of the Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade, besides attending calls. We train every Monday night (except public holidays) and all members are expected to attend, unless they have work commitments, are on holiday, or are ill. We generally start around 7pm and training runs for approximately two hours depending on what skills we are working on. The skills are many and varied and some you may not have thought of. Of course, probably the most important skill for a Firefighter is using Breathing Apparatus or BA and this is practiced very regularly as there are a lot of components within wearing and using BA. It may seem odd training with ladders, but again, a lot of trust is needed with fellow firefighters when climbing up several stories. Once up the top, you need to know how to use a fall arrest kit and this is quite technical, because a lot can go wrong if not prepared properly. This requires knots and lines (ropes) skills and members are taught various knots and how to tie off lines properly, so they are safe. You may have seen Firefighters out on a Monday nights’ training, running hoses and doing hose drills. We tend to go to different areas in our neighbourhood so that we can test hydrants are working properly.

Although we carry some water on the Fire Appliance and much more on the Tanker, there are calls that require more than we can carry and that is where a hydrant working at its optimum is important. Another aspect of our role is attending motor vehicle accidents. For this, we need specific training on the specialist equipment we carry to make access, and extensive first aid training to treat patients. Because of this training, we are called, from time to time to assist St John with some of their major calls. So…don’t be alarmed if you call for an ambulance and a fire truck arrives. This just means we will assist you until an ambulance can get there.

We have a water rescue kit, which if required for someone reported drowning, we can take to the scene and use. We have what is called splash suits or hazmat suits, which we use if called to a chemical spill or other dangerous materials. It is very important to learn how to don this suit properly as lives can be in danger if not worn properly. We learn about traffic management. Please be mindful if you are a driver who has been held up or sent in another direction, just give us a smile or a wave. We don’t like having to do this, but it is for our patients’ safety, yours and ours that we need to keep the road clear and for everyone to be safe.

There are many other skills we learn, like working with electricity, what to do with gas leaks, rescuing pets and people in some odd situations, etc. Lots to learn, but very rewarding working with the team.

Woodend Garden Club

Please feel free to join us for entertainment, plant stalls, raffles and afternoon tea. Visitors are always welcome. Our next meeting will be in the Woodend Community Hall on Monday 18 September. The speaker for that meeting is Trish Hewitt who is a Trillium expert.

Speaker from August Meeting

The Club were delighted to hear the life story of Marion Smith and learn about the series of events leading to her business establishment. Marion is the founder of Making Gardens Affordable based in Rangiora. Her business offers affordable plants and specialises in hydrangeas, shrubs, grasses, hedging and natives.

Christchurch Horticultural Society

Being a member of the Woodend Garden Club automatically qualifies you as a member of the Christchurch Horticultural Society (CHS). That allows entry to many events, workshops, garden visits and exhibitions. The CHS has a fabulous line up of Spring shows planned over the next few months.

Woodend Spring Flower Show

This year will be the 90th anniversary of the Show. The theme is 1930s and it is shaping up to be one to remember. Schedules are out and the committee are expecting thousands through the door on Saturday 30 September at the Woodend Community Centre.

Exhibit Winners

There was a large number of fabulous blooms and arrangements entered last month. Helen Power took out Best in Show with a magnificent decorative arrangement in the theme of Winter Drift. The very talented Shirley Rogers gained most points overall for the day.

Helen Power President 03 313 5749

Shirley Rogers Vice President 03 312 7988

Chris Sutherland Secretary 0274 555 708

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

Community Foot Care Clinic

Held in Woodend monthly. Phone 021 022 49443 for an appointment.

Kaiapoi Community Patrol

We are now recruiting volunteers for Camera Operation and Patrolling. Full training given. If interested, please contact Owen 027 442 4436

All volunteers are required to be vetted by police.

Canterbury Sportfishing Club

If you are interested in sea fishing, chasing Trout or Salmon then come and join our club.

Monthly meetings are held at the Fish and Game building at 595 Johns Road on the last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm Fishing trips are organised catering for all types of fishing, from targeting Grouper, Bluenose, Blue Cod etc to fishing in the Lakes and the canals at Twizel. Doesn’t matter if you own a boat or not, all fishermen are catered for and welcome.

The Club also owns a Bach at Oaro near Kaikoura for the use of its members.

New members welcome

For more information contact Shayne 027 664 0016

Kaiapoi Community Garden Volunteer days

Wednesday 10am – 12pm and the last Saturday of every month 10-12pm. Come and join the Community Garden and learn about organic produce, composting skills and find likeminded people to share your love of gardening. For more information follow us on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/KaiapoiCommunity-Garden

Kaiapoi Toy Library

Kaiapoi Toy Library, 9 Cass Street

Kaiapoi, open 11.00am - 1.00pm

Saturdays. Access to a range of toys for a small annual fee, no toy rental charges. Check us out www. kaiapoitoylibrary.org

SAYGo - 2023

SAYGo (Steady as you go) Falls Prevention Exercise Class - 1.30pm Thursdays, Pegasus Community Centre, Pegasus Main St (by the Flat White Cafe).

All Welcome. $2 donation please. Simple activities, seated and standing, proven to improve balance, flexibility and strength. A fun social group; join us for a cuppa after class!

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Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus

On Thursday 21 July we welcomed three new members to the Lions Club Woodend Pegasus who like me and my fellow members are determined to make this area an even better place to live. We also want to welcome people from Ravenswood and Waikuku to become part of the Lions family so that we can work together to make life better for our communities and have fun while we do it.

A Reminder of our projects we need help with:

• Providing shelters in the dog parks in Gladstone Park

• Illuminating the Woodend War Memorial

• New Welcome to Woodend and Woodend Beach signage

• Provide new fence around the Woodend Play Centre

In addition to the above we will be looking to take on more projects that residents of the area need, as and when resources and money is available.

To achieve the things we want to do, we need the help of you, the people in the local community. We need Tradies and other volunteers who are willing to give some their time help with construction projects even. We need business and other sponsors in the community, who love this area

as much as we do We need more members to join Lions to help raise money and lead projects.

Lions Meetings: Lions meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at a local venue for a monthly social event. If you would like to come along please contact Jeff TaylorHayhurst beforehand on 021 865 877 or email president.

woodendpegasus@ lionsclubs.org.nz

Watch for more exciting articles in future Woodpecker’s and visit https://www.lionsclubs.org.nz/ about/about-lions-new-zealand for more information on this fabulous organisation. Remember our motto is We Serve.

Woodend - Sefton Community Board

We are excited Woodend Beach and Woodend will be getting new welcome signs and we want to hear what you think of some concept designs. Or perhaps you have some inspiration for another design. The three concepts for Woodend Beach are shown . There are also another three concepts for the Woodend signs. Keep an eye out for the consultation on Facebook or website letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/

Gladstone Park dog park

Working in collaboration with a Maria, a local resident, who came to talk to the Board at our last meeting, and the Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus, and the Menz Shed it is our aim to upgrade the two dog park areas to make them more usable for the dogs and their owners. The plan is a shelter and with some assistance, perhaps some dog agility equipment. If you are interested in being involved in any way or know of a business that might be able to help, please contact Shona at shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz ph 021 0231 6152. Council have also completed some general maintenance , particularly with the paths and filling in holes.

Three Funding Grants approved

• Coastguard North Canterbury - $500 toward a swift water rescue vessel

• Pegasus Bay Art Show to be held from 1 to 3 September - $500 toward printing costs of artists bios, date stickers for signs, and tickets

• North Canterbury Inclusive Sports Festival to be held on 29 September - $500 toward running costs, including an adaptive trainer, photographer, and food

Our next meeting – all are welcome

Monday 11th September starting at 5.30pm at the Woodend Community Centre. Contact us – more information about the Board and our contact details are at waimakariri.govt.nz/council/council,-boards-and-committees/woodend-seftoncommunity-board

If you would like to see what will be discussed at each meeting check out the Board Facebook page or the agenda at waimakariri.govt.nz/council/meetings/minutes-andagendas/woodend-sefton-community-board around Thursday of the prior week. WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Email: shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz

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RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA:

Thank you to Pegasus resident Tony Allan for sharing the highs and lows of his twenty days adrift in the Tasman Sea with us at the August Community Cuppa. Les Hills wrote a book of Tony's ordeal and this can be purchased from Tony or borrowed from the Waimakariri District Library. It certainly made for a very entertaining talk that was well received by Community Cuppa guests.

Ronel's Community Cuppa is on again at 10am on Wednesday 13th September Please joins us!

COMMUNITY CUPPA ALERTS AND INFORMATION:

If you would like to be added to our Community Cuppa contact list to receive reminders of when the Community Cuppa is on and who our guest speaker is, please send us a message at waioralinks@gmail.com

PHOTOS BELOW FROM OUR AUGUST COMMUNITY CUPPA:

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Right: Some of our Community Cuppa reg ulars enjoy a chat and a laugh with their morning tea.

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DIABETES – Hi, I’m Hayley – one of the members of our great nursing team at PMC. I have a special interest in diabetes, especially Type 2 Diabetes. This is a disease which is burgeoning within the New Zealand population with more than 250,000 Kiwi’s effected by it and this number is set to grow rapidly over the coming years. Even if you are not affected by it, you will definitely know someone who is!

My role in the practice is to support both the patient the doctor to maximise outcomes. To help this, I encourage all patients who are diabetic to make an annual fully funded appointment with me to discuss your diabetes. During this appointment, it gives me the opportunity to assess your feet, check your blood pressure, check medications and the effectiveness of them, as well as take the time to get to you know you and what makes you tick! There are always new developments in the diabetic space –both with lifestyle and diet advice as well as new medications. If you are diabetic, I look forward to seeing you soon in my clinic and helping you with your journey.

PATIENT FEE INCREASE – We have recently reviewed our fees, with growing costs unfortunately we have increased our fees from 3 July 2023. We understand these are challenging times for our patients, however if you are a registered patient and find you are struggling to pay for your consult, please contact reception team who can give you option on a payment plan. Kia Kaha.

REPEAT PRESCRITION REQUESTS – We strongly recommend you put in writing requests for your repeat scripts at least a couple of weeks before running out. Options for you to do this quickly and seamlessly: -

(1) Manage my Health, (2) PMC website, (3) email request Please remember to note the pharmacy to pick up from. If you have run out, please also let us know. Charges apply for repeat scripts and short scripts (bridging script i.e., 1 week until appointment). Please note we still follow safe and responsible medical practice and you may need to make an appointment if request is declined. So the more time you can allow for requesting medication, the smaller chance of you being inconvenienced.

WINTER VIRAL ILLNESSES – It’s that time of the year again with lots of viral illnesses spreading throughout our community, these can often be managed at home. Helpful information and online links: Phone Healthline 0800 611 116 or www.healthinfo.org.nz or www.kidshealth.org.nz/flu-influenza or https://flufree.co.nz/content/uploads/2018/05/Coping-with-flu-at-home2018_web.pdf

APPOINTMENT SLOTS – to look after your needs appropriately, please note a doctor’s appointments are 15 minutes long usually to cover one or… if time is favourable two issues. If you have multiple issues to discuss please book two appointments (additional fees will apply)

STAFFING UPDATE – In the coming winter months unfortunately cold / flu and covid will have a significant impact on our practice affecting our reception, nurse and doctor workforce. This means some days there will be limited appointments available and we may start to get booked out a week + in advance. When we have limited capacity, we will do our best to meet your needs but sometimes may refer you or your whanau to an urgent care facility like 24-hour surgery following triage. We strongly suggest you book your routine appointments and review your medication supply well in advance to ensure an appointment is made that suits your plans. Please bear with us over the next few months while we do our best to provide you with timely care. Please respect our team – we are here to help, not to be hurt ☺

In a medical emergency, and if acutely unwell don’t hesitate to dial 111.

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Hey neighbours!

This time of year, in Canterbury can be dreary and depressing, and getting up early to run in the cold is not appealing. Things seem to be harder in winter, particularly outdoor pursuits. Exercise has been proven to have a positive impact on mental well-being, by decreasing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and increasing overall happiness. This is especially true for parkrun, as the community-driven aspect of the event creates a sense of belonging, support, and motivation for parkrunners, volunteers and spectators.

Fortunately participating in parkrun is a great way to improve your state of mind, and let’s be honest – it does make you feel good for the rest of your Saturday.

Goals and milestones are important in life. They keep us focused on the important stuff and keep us motivated. They make us develop plans to achieve what we want and increase the amount of time and effort we spend on an activity.

Pegasus parkrun can help you to reach your personal fitness goals!

parkrun is a worldwide success and has been based on the simple basic principles formed from the start, weekly, free, 5K, timed, for everyone, forever. Pegasus parkrun’s popularity is a combination of these principals, being free it’s accessible to everyone, it’s an inclusive welcoming environment open to all ages and abilities from the serious running to joggers and walkers.

It’s convenient if you are local, with the event held at the same amazingly lakeside course at the same time every Saturday. Easy to fit into your relaxing weekend and a great way to kickstart your body into more of the fun stuff (like mowing lawns, chopping firewood, vacuuming, cleaning windows and washing the car).

Most importantly, parkrun is a great place to meet new people and make friends, it has a strong sense of community with miles of pride and respect, where we are seen supporting each other to our 5K success.

In 2023 we have 3,635 finishes at Pegasus, that’s a whopping 18,175kms walked, jogged and run around the Lake Pegasus!

Perhaps give parkrun a try? There must be something in it!

Interested in finding out more? Search for Pegasus parkun on Facebook or Instagram, or search for our web site at parkrun.co.nz/Pegasus.

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In association with Shine Tribe we are pleased to announce the upcoming Self Defence seminar for people with intellectual disability.

The seminar will be held at TASK Dojo, 57 Williams Street, Kaiapoi, Waimakariri 3 August 2023 at 9.3011.00am.

There will be approximately a dozen attendees coming from our local community and some from further afield (and will be supported by helpers).

Each attendee has a unique challenge that they live with daily.

This seminar simply offers them something a little different and we are pleased The Woodpecker is covering this event in its publication as we believe it would be great for our attendees, and other people who may suffer from similar conditions.

We also feel it is a warm story to share with our community and The Woodpecker readers.

If you could please confirm interest or otherwise, it would be greatly appreciated.

Kev Merriman 022 010 5595

Rangiora Church Street Market

Saturday September 2nd 9.30am - 1pm. Cnr Church St and High St. Cafe, BBQ, books, clothing, crafts and car boot sales. Hosted by Anglican Parish of Rangiora. Text Robyn 021 276 1574, email market@anglicanliferangiora. church This month’s market is supporting Bricks for Fiji and Handbags for Hope.

Seiko-Kai Karate

Seiko-Kai Karate hosted what is hoped to be the first of many para-karate self-defence seminars at their Kaiapoi based dojo (training hall). The session was held in association with Shine Tribe who provide a forum for people with intellectual disabilities to gather and share experiences in music, artistic projects and mindfulness inspired activities.

Chief instructor of the dojo, Kev Merriman said, “The idea of doing a self-defence seminar with Shine tribe was posed to our dojo, and as soon I spoke with Tash Beckingsale the founder of the group and heard / felt her passion for her little tribe, it was simply a matter of preparing a lesson plan that catered for each member of the group”. Part of the preparation was holding an independent session with the Seiko-Kai Team in advance of the seminar. “Our ambition was simple. We wanted to empower each student by providing them with opportunity to lead, share what they have learned in the class and ensure that they could take away the lessons being taught and remember them”.

Kev Sensei therefore structured the class to focus upon a single principle of ‘step and enter’, whereby the repetitive nature of the base movement, allowed for different outcomes to would-be confrontational situations, such as strangle holds, wrist

grabs, and hook punches etc.

Tash Beckingsale said “The session was a huge success. What made it a success was the manner in which instructors interacted with the participants tailoring to everyone’s individual learning styles and needs”.

“The passion and willingness to be flexible was so refreshing and the outcome was everyone felt comfortable, safe and engaged in the session. Everyone went home feeling very empowered and a big smile on their faces”.

By default, the Support Staff would also take part in the class. Rhondda said “I loved doing this class and I was amazed at the efforts of everyone participating. The training was made fun and where required the instructors adapted moves to suit individual students”.

Support Staff Jenny added: “I think the class was helpful and respectful. Tia who relies on her wheelchair to get around was really determined to show everyone that she was able to do what was taught to her. The Sensei’s were very helpful showing things that we can do with just our hands/ arms allowing Tia to participate in a sitting position and able to use these self Defence actions if ever needed. Tia loved being able to do what was shown’.

Support Staff Suzi said, “AMAZING, full-on fun and a special experience our beautiful group will be talking about for ever. The instructors were

incredibly thoughtful, full of fun and involved with every individual in different ways”.

Kev Sensei said. “Our dojo is all about the community and karate spirit, and this event would not have been possible without the support of many others, such as my employers (Armitage Williams Construction), who supported my involvement, Dan and Jake giving their work time to help me teach and Ruby who needed special permission from school”.

“But of course, Shine Tribe and the incredible work they do should not be underestimated. Tash is an exceptional human being with a huge and caring attitude. Alongside the support staff whom, showed tremendous patience, provided a level of care and awareness for each Shine Tribe member which was touching to witness. They are the ones who have true karate spirit.”

Fellow Seiko-Kai Instructor Dan Visker stated, “You could feel the energy and excitement from everyone as soon as they walked into the dojo. Knowing that each student copes daily with their own unique challenges, I was impressed to see them give it everything as they expressed themselves on the matts wholeheartedly and have fun doing so. I witnessed, positive attitudes and enthusiastic energy. It was a pleasure to be a part of this class”.

Jake Dale who came up with the idea

for the event, had this to say.

“The session was a great opportunity for each person to challenge themselves to try something they hadn’t done before.

Everyone rose to the challenge and proved to themselves they had more than what it takes to defend themselves. The energy from the Shine Tribe members was a highlight for me, it was a great atmosphere. The best thing about karate is that it does not discriminate. Anyone from any walk of life can learn”.

The course content was designed to foster independence and confidence as well as provide realistic self-defence techniques. Speaking about this aspect, Tash Said “We had so much fun and learnt how to keep ourselves safe and defend ourselves. Everybody unleashed their inner warrior and left radiating confidence with a big smile”.

“Whilst very simple techniques, they proved effective, and you could see in the body language everyone was chuffed with themselves and very empowered. I think they will carry this confidence with them into their everyday lives at work and while out in the community”.

“Overflowing gratitude to our incredible Sensei’s Teachers Kev and Dan, and their support Jake, and Ruby, for sharing their passion and knowledge with us. The course was very empowering and fun for our Tribe and we have already had enquiries for when the next one will be”.

About Woodend and Woodend Beach Entrance Signs.

The Woodend-Sefton Community Board are proposing new entrance signs for both Woodend and Woodend Beach and would like to hear your thoughts about the conceptual designs we have put together.

Tell us what you think.

Share your feedback before 5pm on Thursday 14 September waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk

Finding Mr Woody Woodpecker Entrants - August

Beau Katae 7yrs Woodend, sent in by Claire Katae - top left

Caleb Paintin, 7yrs Woodend sent in by Anneliese Paintin - top middle

Salvador Tiopira, 7yrs Woodend who had so much fun finding Mr Woody Woodpecker, sent in my Victoria Tiopira (mum) - top right

Harry Hayes 6yrs and Amelia Hayes 8yrs Hayes Woodend both found Mr Woody Woodpecker, sent in by David Hayes - middle left & centre

Olivia O’Malley, 8yrs, Woodend, taken at Waikuku market, sent in by Serena Bennett - middle right

Daniël Strydom, 10yrs and Leea Strydom 9yrs, Waikuku Beach, sent in by Johan en Mari Strydom - bottom left

Grandchildren William (11) and Xanthe Riddler (9) visiting us from Avonhead in Pegasus at the weekend found Mr Woody Woodpecker, sent in by Kay Millsbottom centre

Callum Fraser aged 9, Pegasus, found Mr Woody Woodpecker. Sent in by Diana Foster - bottom right

Congratulations to everyone!

Finding Mr Woody Woodpecker Entrants

Waikuku Hedge Replanting Day

Saturday 23 September | 10am – 12pm Park Terrace, Waikuku

Earlier this year the macrocarpa shelterbelt along Park Terrace was removed after consultation with the local community. Join us for a free sausage sizzle and get your hands dirty as we replant the hedge space with approximately 1,300 low-growing native shrub and tree species.

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MATT DOOCEY

A proven track record: Getting things done for Waimakariri

As your local MP I have fought hard for our communities, securing important wins - from a commitment to after-hours healthcare to better infrastructure, including the third-laning of SHI at the Waimakariri Bridge.

Waimakariri is struggling with a cost of living crisis. Crime has increased. Health wait times have ballooned.

I will get Waimakariri back on track by:

• Fixing the economy to reduce the cost-of-living.

• Restoring law and order, and

• Improving our schools and healthcare.

It would be a privilege to continue to serve as your MP, Matt

Authorised by Matt Doocey, 5 Kingsford Smith Drive, Rangiora.

PEGASUS COMM UNITY NEWS

CTV IN PEGASUSPUBLIC MEETINGTHURSDAY 26 OCTOBER, 7-9 PM

We have been working with North Canterbury Neighbourhood Support and local police about the possibility of CCTV in Pegasus and investigating what options are available.

We are holding a public meeting with the primary objective of presenting preliminary options and costs to our community and gaining feedback from residents on this proposed initiative.

When: Thursday 26 October

Where: Pegasus Bay School Hall, Solander Road, Pegasus Time: Doors open from 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Wraps up 9pm or before.

PEGASUS LAKE STAKEHOLDER MEETING

The PRGI Pegasus Lake SubCommittee has initiated a meeting between the lake stakeholders; WDC, ECAN and Templeton Group to discuss the results of the trial and the next steps. We will have an update as soon as possible following this meeting.

COMMUNITY WATCH

We still need more Community Watch Volunteers. More information is on our website.

If you or someone you know can help, please email us at prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com.

Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com

E: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

COMMUNITY CENTRE (PCC)

WEEKLY OPENING TIMES for books, puzzles, welcome bags, bus timetables, local bike tracks and walks info, etcMonday's 2-4pm, Wednesday's and Saturday's 10.00am - 12noon.

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTREJP DROP-IN SESSIONS

Saturday 02 and 16 September Time: 10.30am - 11.30am.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT & SERVICES INFORMATION

We all need a little help now and then and there is a wide selection of Community Support & Services information at the centre that you can access and take away - such as budgeting, counselling, family and senior support and more. Pop in any time during our opening hours

HIRE THE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Did you know that the centre can be booked for events, community services or groups, special /family events, conferences, training, or meetings? There are different rooms available depending on what you need If you would like a tour, email our PCC team at pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

Please note that the Waimakariri District Council (WDC) manages all the bookings for the centre.

Woodend Bowling Club

Have A Go Bowls at the Woodend Bowling Club.

When: Sunday 8 October

Where: Woodend Bowling Club, School Road, Woodend Time: 1.30pm start

Bowls supplied

Hello, are you like me, where you are either too old to play a physical sport or prefer not to play a physical sport?

If you answered yes to one of those, then you should come and try out Lawn Bowls.

Lawn Bowls is for all ages.

Whether you like playing sport competitively or just want to play socially, we offer you both.

We have both a women’s competition and a men’s competition. We also have mid-week bowls as well as weekends which you can choose from.

If you’ve never played Lawn Bowls

before or never played a sport, then give this a go. You will love it. You will get continued support while being a member of our club. We are very much family friendly.

Hello, my name is Jimmy Gifford and I’m the Vice President of the Woodend Bowling Club. I have lived in Pegasus for three years which to me and my wife has been a great move. I am 64 years old and have been bowling since I was 27 years old. I just love the sport.

If you think you might be interested, then give me a call or text me and I can show you around our club and answer any questions you might have.

We also have our opening day on 9 September at 1pm if you would like to show up to have a look and meet other members.

Thank You

Jimmy Gifford - 021 832 230

SEPTEMBER 2023 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS

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MARKETS

KAIAPOI FARMERS MARKET

Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi. Every Saturday, 10am–12pm.

OHOKA FARMERS MARKET Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Every Friday, 9am-12pm.

OXFORD FARMERS MARKET Main St, Oxford. Every Sunday, 9am–12pm.

OXFORD CRAFT MARKET

Oxford Town Hall, Oxford. First Sunday of each month, 10am-2pm.

RANGIORA CHURCH

STREET MARKET

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St John’s Anglican Church Grounds & Hall, Cnr of Church and High Streets, Rangiora. First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-1pm.

THE DELICIOUS MARKET

179 Lehmans Road, Rangiora, Mon-Fri 9am – 2.30pm

ART EXHIBITIONS

ART ON THE QUAY Kaiapoi Library

176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

CHAMBER GALLERY Rangiora Library

141 Percival Street, Rangiora

OXFORD GALLERY

72 Main Street, Oxford

Woodend Methodist Church Update

Woodend Movie Afternoon

Wednesday 6 September 2023 – 1 pm

Movie: ‘Kenny Rogers’ - The name speaks for itself. A wonderful era of acting and music. Gold coin donation and afternoon tea will be served.

Monthly Combined Service – If you enjoy the old hymns there’s an opportunity to sing them with gusto with our friends from the Rangiora Presbyterian Church, as well as the usual components to a service. The first monthly service was on Wednesday 23 August at Trinity Methodist Church, King Street, Rangiora. Thereafter it is scheduled to happen on the fourth Wednesday of the month till December 2023. Rev Jason King will lead the service.

Recognition of Ministry – On Sunday

3 September during the service at Rangiora we will recognise the Diaconate ministries of Deacon Rachel Tregurtha and Deacon Margaret Birtles who trained together. A special

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morning tea will follow so please bring a plate to share.

To give away: A Lowrey organ in good condition. Has all the bells and whistles. Also a Seeger piano in good condition. Please see Kaye at the office.

Services for September / October:

• 3 - Rev Darryn Hickling

• 10 - Rev Norman West

• 17 - Losana Korovulavula

• 24 - Margaret Woodcock. Parish Spring Flower Festival at Trinity only, 1030am. No service at Woodend

• 29 October - For your diary –Family Service @ Woodend only 9 am. No service at Trinity Rangiora. Woodend weekly church service is held Sundays at 9am everyone welcome. Our minister is Darryn Hickling phone 022 675 7391. Rangiora Trinity office hours are Tuesday 10am to 1pm, Wednesday 9.45am to 1.45pm, Thursday 10am to 1pm.

We would love to hear from you!

St Barnabas Church Update

We celebrated Stephen’s ordination to the role of priest at the beginning of August and it was a very special evening. It was wonderful to see so many people there supporting him, as he begins a new era in his life, and we consider ourselves blessed that he will be spending that next era with us at St Barnabas.

He and his family have taken a short holiday to get their breath back after all his work, but there is still plenty going on. The church is open every weekday evening for half an hour, 5pm until 5.30pm, for evening prayer. Wednesdays and Fridays it’s the turn of the preschoolers to bring their caregivers along for Music and Play from 10am; then there’s free food available from 4pm at Free Food on Fridays. The Village Men study group

meet fortnightly on Wednesday evenings and the Ladds and Lattes morning tea group meet up on the 3rd Friday of each month. Our 9.30am (more traditional) and 11am Generations (more family oriented) church services run every Sunday, though they don’t always take exactly the same form. At the time of writing, on Sunday 27 August, for example, Stephen will be kept busy on his return from holiday by conducting at least five baptisms during the service. He’s certainly going to ‘hit the ground running’ – how wonderful to see so many people committing their lives to Jesus at the same time!

We’d love to see you there; but whether we do or not, have a great month. Stay warm and stay healthy!

Tsushi

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

CANCER SOCIETY NORTH CANTERBURY

143 Percival Street, Rangiora 0800 226 695

northcanty@cancercwc.org.nz

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ CancerSocietyNC

CANTERBURY SPORTFISHING CLUB

New Members Welcome

Shayne Riwaka 027 664 0016

COLDSTREAM TENNIS CLUB RANGIORA

Paul 028 434 9928

GLADSTONE PARK ADVISORY GROUP

Chairperson: Mark Paterson 312 7439

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Jan De Lange 022 380 0501

Pastor-Woodend Community Church www.woodendcommunity.church

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Rachel Emmitt 021 203 6085

Available outside work hours

KAIAPOI & PEGASUS CROQUET

Adrienne Lamb 021 265 7857

KAIAPOI TOY LIBRARY

9 Cass Street, Kaiapoi

10.30-12.30 Saturdays

www.kaiapoitoylibrary.org

LIONS CLUB OF WOODEND - PEGASUS

President Jeff Taylor-Hayhurst 021 865 877

Secretary Anne Attenborough 313 6124

Treasurer Brian Attenborough 313 6124

LOLLIPOPS PRESCHOOL PEGASUS 943 4935

cm.pegasus@ledu.co.nz

lollipopseducare.co.nz/location/pegasus

MENZSHED PEGASUS & WOODEND COMMUNITY TRUST

Clive Jones 027 245 5770

John Burns 021 347 805

menzshedpegasuswoodend@gmail.com

MUSIC AND PLAY

Meaghan 027 392 6409

NORTH CANTERBURY WOODCRAFT CLUB

Merv Laws 021 237 7105

Noel Graham, President 027 240 8112

PEGASUS BROWNIES

pegasusbrownies@gmail.com

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bookings and enquiries contact:

Waimakiriri District Council

Freephone: 0800 965 468

www.waimakariri.govt.nz

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE TEAM

Email: pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

PEGASUS MONDAY MORNING WALKING GROUP

Christine Johnston 021 179 7330

PEGASUS RESIDENTS GROUP INC

prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ PegasusResidentsGroupInc

PEGASUS WOODEND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Helen Power 313 5749

Pam Cleeve 03 3138120 / 021 170 9895

RADIO SAILING CLUB

Ian McGregor 027 595 9000 Paul Johnson 021 295 2587

RANGIORA BRIDGE CLUB

www.rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz

rangiorabridge@xtra.co.nz 03 313 7941

RANGIORA TOY LIBRARY

rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com

ST BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH

Men’s Group: Andrew 021 073 5730

Women’s Group: Amy 021 234 4253

Hall Hire: Elizabeth 313 4612

THE ASHLEY LODGE

Norme Shore - Secretary

ashley.lodge@ymail.com

http://www.ashley28.net.nz

TIMEBANK WAIMAKARIRI

Email: tbwaimakariri@gmail.com 021 0265 4071

Website: waimakariri.timebanks.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ timebankwaimakariri

TUAHIWI COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL

313 2141

tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz

https://www.facebook.com/tuahiwi. preschool

www.tuahiwicommunitypreschool

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

WAIKUKU BEACH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com

WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST

Woodend, Pegasus, Waikuku waioralinks@gmail.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Waioralinks

WOODEND BADMINTON CLUB

Paul Henderson 0274 925 936

WOODEND BOWLING CLUB

President Phil Harris 027 222 5764

Secretary Sheryl Atkins 021 225 5778

WOODEND BOYS’ CLUB

John Harris 313 7832

WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

INC

President Mark Paterson

Secretary Kris Stacey kris@stacey.kiwi.nz

WOODEND COMMUNITY GARDEN

Co-ordinator: Andy Childs 027 512 2681 andyandsuechilds@xtra.co.nz

WOODEND FLOWER SHOW

President Shirley Wheeler 03 327 3414

Secretary Helen Power 313 5749

Treasurer Pam Cleeve 313 8120

WOODEND FRIENDSHIP CLUB

President Maxeen Dzenis 310 6164

Secretary Jo Reid 310 6122

WOODEND GARDEN CLUB

President Helen Power 03 313 5749

Secretary Chris Sutherland 0274 555 708

Treasurer Glenis Everts 03 930 8240

WOODEND GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY & NETBALL

President Tony Hurley 312 7311

WOODEND GYM CLUB

Simone Templeton 027 514 8363

WOODEND INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

Club President Andrew Petrie 022 592 8389

Club Captain Rex Macauley 313 3627 or 021 126 3344

WOODEND JUNIOR CRICKET

Amy Hallmark woodend.cricket@gmail. com

WOODEND METHODIST CHURCH

Minister: Darryn Hickling

022 675 7391 minister.rangioramethodist@gmail.com

WOODEND NETBALL CLUB

President Caitlin Loose 027 787 5365

Secretary Vicki Attrill 021 244 1881 Woodendnetballclub@gmail.com

WOODEND PLAY CENTRE

027 353 2131 woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/ woodendplaycenter

WOODEND PRESCHOOL / NURSERY

Jen Hall 312 7654 office@woodendpreschool.co.nz www.woodendpreschool.co.nz

WOODEND RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Club Secretary - Darren Watts secretary@ woodendrugby.co.nz

Treasurer - Scott Murray-treasurer@ woodendrugby.co.nz

WOODEND SEFTON COMMUNITY BOARD

Chairperson Shona Powell, 021 0231 6152 shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz

Deputy Chair Mark Paterson, 027 534 9112 mark.paterson@wmk.govt.nz

WOODEND SENIOR CRICKET CLUB

Robert Davey 021 762 963

WOODEND TENNIS CLUB

Jim Bucknell 313 9405

WOODEND VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE

CFO Shayne Robinson, 021 286 6574 www.fireandemergency.nz

PLUNKET NORTH CANTERBURY

Krystel Arboleda - Plunket Nurse

Plunketline 0800 933 922 Admin is 0800 184 803

HAVE YOU CHECKED?

CAB North Canterbury New Hours

Our office is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 3.30pm and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 4.30pm.

We’re all connected

That’s why the CAB service is so important. We act as a critical community hub, connecting people with the information and services they need.

We provide the warmth and welcome of a place where anyone can come to talk about, and get help with, any issue.

The CAB service includes in-depth interviewing of a client to identify what is happening for them or what information they seek, and to find out what they’ve done so far. The trained volunteer research options specific to each client’s situation and then explains these to the client in a way that helps them understand and work out what they want to do next.

Our bureau has an extensive, reliable and accurate database of local and national information at our fingertips, which is updated regularly, along with pamphlets and booklets.

Language Support

If English isn’t your first language, we have an internal Language Support service to make it easier for clients to access the language skills of CAB volunteers across the country. Our intranet enables one of our volunteers to see others around the country who are available to assist a client in another language. Currently, we are able to support more than 30 languages using this service. Get in touch.

Do come and see us. We’re trained to listen and to research. We’ll deal with anything that’s concerning you no matter how big or how small. We’re here to help.

You’ll find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz

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Upcoming

30 September - 11am, $5

Planting a spring garden workshop

28 October - 10am $5

Introduction to growing and using herbs workshop

5 November

Kaiapoi community garden open day 10am-1pm

Seedlings, music, food, kids’ activities.

Fleas!

It’s nearly spring when fleas go “ping”, Everyone knows dogs and cats don’t like those. So pop into PAWS and protect their skin Pick up a packet of seeds while you are in.

Poem by Charis Deane aged 9

Get a free packet of Kings vege or flower seeds with every purchase of flea products in September! Conditions apply, while stocks last.

CONTACTS:

PHONE: 03 312 2669

EMAIL: pawsvets@gmail.com

ADDRESS: 71 Main North Road, Woodend (between vegetable and coffee shops)

HOURS: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm Wednesdays

24 hour emergency service available to registered clients- phone: 03 312 2669