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Listen out between 6-7pm Tuesday 5th December Planning is now well underway for this year’s Toot For Tucker project. Property Brokers along with the assistance of the Lions Clubs, local Fire brigades, the Salvation Army, Wellbeing North Canterbury Community Trust – Kaiapoi Community Support, Oxford Community Trust Food Bank and volunteers from the community, aims to fill the Food Banks for the Xmas and New Year Period. Xmas is always a stressful time for families and it is not only those who receive welfare that find themselves needing extra support at this time of year. Many of those working full time find that the dollars simply do not stretch far enough as they try so hard to meet the expectations and needs of their families. Only those who have walked in their shoes will truly understand how difficult that walk is to ask for assistance. The purpose of this project is to ensure that the Food Banks are well placed to meet those needs particularly over Xmas and the New Year period. We just ask
that those who can afford it, ‘To give a little’ and this will assist our food banks to provide during this time of high need. All the food donated stays in the local community. Property Brokers Real Estate has arranged for over 12,000 bags to be delivered into the households throughout the region via the North Canterbury News and the bags will be collected by the volunteers on the evening of the Tuesday 5th December between 6 – 7 pm. All donations of dry goods are welcome and anyone who is prepared to help out on the night by helping with the collection of the goods should give the office a call on 3138022 and we will be happy to give you some further details. If you wish you can drop your bag into Property Brokers in Rangiora or give us a call and we can arrange a local pickup point. Again we want to thank our army of volunteers who assist us on the night by Tooting and Collection. Listen out for them on the 5th December.
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From our Mayor David Ayers
Shared paths
In this area of the District we now have three trails shared by pedestrians and cyclists, in Waikuku, Pegasus and Woodend, and there is another under construction. This month’s comment is about how these paths are shared – a comment also stimulated by my recent experiences in Amsterdam, where there are a lot of shared spaces. Bikes can travel quite fast and, when they are coming from behind a pedestrian, not easily heard. A collision between a cyclists and a pedestrian is likely to lead to grief on the part of both. It is very helpful if cyclists slow down and warn pedestrians that they are coming – and it is also helpful if pedestrians don’t have their personal stereos filling their ears. Back in ancient times, when I was a boy, it used to be a legal requirement for a bike to have a bell or hooter. In Amsterdam, as a wandering tourist looking at buildings and canals, and not always where I was going, I was really appreciative of those cyclists who rang bells at me rather than give me a
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huge fright when they sped past. All of this is a version of the recent message of sharing the road. This is directed at motorists asking them to give space to cyclists, but it also applies a number of situations: motorists and pedestrians in supermarket carparks, car drivers and motorcyclists, motorists and pedestrians when the latter are crossing the street, and the above example. We also see people sharing when they let other cars into traffic queues and when drivers zip properly when they need to merge. If everybody thinks about how they share the road with others we will all get around more safely and more efficiently. And the cost? I recently bought a bike bell for about $12! And finally, Marilyn and I wish you all the very best for Christmas and the coming year – and a safe and enjoyable break if you are having one.
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Woodend Community Association Update
Jill Creamer Trail Opened
A keen crowd of locals supported the opening of the recently completed walk and cycle trail, named the Jill Creamer Trail, on Sunday 12th November. This new trail which is 3.8km runs along Woodend Beach Road from State Highway 1 to Woodend Beach to create a safe route for walkers and cyclists, and links to the popular Tuhaitara Coastal Park Trail and the Woodend Beach. The Woodend Community Association led the fundraising and construction of the project with support from the Waimakariri District Council. The Trail was opened by Mayor David Ayers and Graeme Creamer, Jill Creamer’s husband, Jill’s daughters (Helen and Carol) and many extended family members also attended the opening.
Graham Creamer and daughter under the sign
McClaren Drainage Woodend Nurseries Woodend Beach Holiday Park Malcolm and Maureen Stalker Vanessa Forsyth Marah and Neville Bax Niamh and Isla Rowley Spark Foundation DONORS Barnett Family $100.00 Forgues Family Borolass Woodend School $100.00 Claire Wilson S Robertson $20.00 Bruce Cosgrove Laura Organ $50.00 Pegasus Residents Group David Mansel $50.00 Bryan & Andrea Howell Julie Van Meer $50.00 Rotary Club of Rangiora Michael McIlhone and Elaine Gray $50.00 Russell Wills Rangiora Country Music Club $250.00 Woodend Lions Club David & Catherine Butt $100.00 Paws Limited Olivia $100.00 Paterson Family David Ayers $50.00 J M Woolman Isla and Iris Niamh $50.00 The Woodend Community Association would like to thank the local community and many funders and businesses who donated funds and goods during the fundraising phase of the project. Please see the list of donors and funders below:
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Above: Walkers set off on the Jill Creamer Trail Left: Graham Creamer cutting the ribbon to open the Jill Creamer Trail
Gayleen & Steve Clegg $100.00 GMC Painters $500 2 Fat Ladies - Tim Holland $50.00 Doug & Lou Wethey $100 Woodend Landscape Supplies $600.00 Pegasus Super Bikers $50 Hugh & Helen Paterson $100.00 The Ashley Lodge No.28 $100 Brian Simonsen $50.00 Phillips Family $50 John Archer $250.00 Anonymous donations combined $100.00 FUNDERS Aoraki Trust $9,000.00 New Zealand Community Trust $9,000.00 Woodend/Ashley Community Board $12,480.00 Waimakariri District Council $5,000.00 CERT $10,672.00 Rata Foundation $19,000.00 Lottery Community Facilities Fund $30,000.00 Waimakariri District Council $50,000.00 WCA - NEXT COMMUNITY PROJECT The WCA Committee’s next project will
be the Woodend Beach area. Facilities are minimal at the beach with a block of toilets, 1 outside shower and a basic playground. As the Jill Creamer Trail is open, the Tuhaitara trail and the Pegasus Walkway are all accessible from Woodend Beach, we would like to seek comment from the community on what you would like to see at the beach to make this a destination where residents and visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful natural environment that exists. Please let us know what you think either by email: woodend. community.association@gmail.com, or message us via Facebook  www.facebook. com/woodendCommunity/ or call Mark Paterson on 0275349112. WCA COMMITTEE MEETING The next meeting for the WCA Committee will be held on 12th February at the Woodend Community Centre, 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend. President: Mark Paterson Vice President: Andy Childs Secretary: Andrea Rigby Email: Woodend.Community.Association@gmail.com THE WOODPECKER DEC 2017 / JAN 2018 Page 9
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PRGI - Pegasus Info Page - December 2017 2017… Another year nearly over and a fresh one on the way. It has been a very good year for PRGI. Our membership is the highest it has been and still climbing, thanks to the efforts of our Committee members and in particular Membership Coordinator, Lynne Stewart. A big highlight of our year has been the opening of the Pegasus Community Centre. It has been great to see how this has contributed to the growth of our community. It is especially heart-warming to see the classes provided for children so well attended (dance and drama). Well done to Ronel for her VERY successful Community Cuppa and Cake events. These occasions have contributed to new friendships and the social integration of members of our community. The Pegasus Community Centre (PCC) is an affordable option for classes, meetings, social gatherings and more, so please contact us for bookings and information. We are now taking bookings for 2018. Another big project this year was the Pegasus, Woodend and Waikuku Community Directory. Producing this useful reference of local businesses, clubs and organisations is a large undertaking for a small, non-profit community group. The directory has now been delivered to all homes in Pegasus and Woodend and is available at the Waikuku Beach General Store, Pegasus Community Centre, or Main St Store (Pegasus). Thanks go to all our advertisers for supporting this project (please support them in return), Canterbury Copy Centre for being so great to deal with, Sian for her excellent desktop publishing skills, John for the sales work and (if I might have a moment of self-indulgence) me for surviving the process and being willing to do it all again next year! Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 12 THE WOODPECKER DEC 2017 / JAN 2018
Other stuff we have done this year includes; Community Watch, Easter event, emergency entry/exit, walk/cycle access ways at three locations, Bingo Babes, free kids movie and deliver you The Woodpecker newsletter. We have also liaised on your behalf with WDC, Todd Property, ECan, NZTA, Civil Defence, Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust, Neighbourhood Support, NZ Police, Woodend-Sefton Community Board and the Woodend Community Association. All of this takes a team effort, and we are lucky to have a positive, proactive group of people on our committee. We have lots of fun and get the job done; if you are interested in joining us, please contact us at prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com for more information. Pegasus residents’ don’t forget to join us at the Community Christmas on the Lake event on Saturday 16 December from 1 – 4pm for some free food and entertainment. You are welcome to bring your own picnic. Come and spend some time making friends with your neighbours.
It seems early to be saying this, but a very Happy Christmas and New Year to you all and thank you from me for taking the time to read these articles. I hope they are of some help to you. RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA
An invitation to Pegasus residents… 13 December 2017, 10:00am-12noon at the Pegasus Community Centre Come and join Ronel and many other friendly Pegasus residents for FREE coffee, cake and a chat. Please feel welcome to come on your own or bring your neighbour, or even a group of friends. Everyone is welcome. For more info phone Ronel: 021 179 7733
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Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute
At our November meeting members enjoyed a shared lunch with some members enjoying white bait patties for the first time. Shame they liked them, less for us. Our craft was cake icing and rose making. We were shown how to make and apply almond, royal and butter icing to any size cake, then to the fun part of making icing roses and buds. After much laughter and practice we ended up with good looking sugar craft roses to decorate our cakes. Thank-you Kathryn for your tuition.
December the 12th is the Women’s Institute Christmas Lunch at the 5 Stags Restaurant at 12pm Please bring a exchange gift. This month Pam has attended meetings and talked to people about Woman’s Institute with the hope to welcome new members to our fun club in 2018. On behalf of the Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute we would like to wish every one a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Woodend Bowling Club
It’s been a very busy few weeks at our club. Championships and interclub games, along with casual bowls, there’s fun and laughter a plenty.
Both Melbourne Cup Day and NZ Trotting Cup Day were times for hilarity with members entering into the spirit of the day. Some members dressed as patrons, others as jockeys. Lovely finger food was served after the running of the races, a fun time.
A garden working bee is organised with the pansies coming out and 200 Petunias being planted. A few weeks from now, our gardens, once again will be full of colour thanks to all those who helped.
Jenny Anderson, along with Neil Tiplady will represent Woodend Club in the centre development singles. We have hosted several of New Zealand’s top women bowlers, with their combined age barely amounting to one of us more senior ladies, but we gave them a hard fought battle, and a pleasure to compete against. With players such as these, bowls are in good hands for the future. All players commented on our superb green, thanks goes to Stu and his band of merry men. Page 14
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Phil Harris and Peg Hey get into the spirit of Woodend Bowling Club Cup Day.
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board
A TIME FOR REFLECTION Not only are we approaching the end of 2017, but it is also just over a year since the Woodend-Sefton Community Board members were sworn in. While the Board has two experienced Councillors in the form of John Meyer and Al Blackie, the death of Karen Eastwood just two months after the election resulted in a Board of first-timers. Speaking personally, it was obvious from the start that we were ‘green’. We were full of enthusiasm and a genuine desire to assist the residents in all parts of the Woodend-Sefton Board’s area. Don’t get me wrong; we still are. As a new Board our top priority was to communicate with and involve our residents as much as possible. We frequently talked about the need to ensure we communicated with and responded to the needs of all the residents within our Board area, not just those in the more densely populated parts. I suspect our more experienced colleagues at times found our boundless enthusiasm just a little naive. Our Board meetings would probably make those from other Boards cringe! We tend to be a little less formal than we should be, and I rather suspect we are not supposed to laugh as much as we do! Now, if you are still with me after reading the above, you might be getting a little worried about whether you made the right choice when you voted. Often it has felt to me (as a Board member) that things progress too slowly and sometimes it feels like we have made little progress at all on some issues. With this thought in mind, I had to stop and look back at what has been achieved over the past year. Projects that have been either supported, approved, initiated or (part) funded by WSCB include: Page 16 THE WOODPECKER DEC 2017 / JAN 2018
• Pegasus Beach carpark toilet • Woodend Beach Rd walk/cycleway • Woodend Beach speed reduction • Emergency entry/exit for Pegasus • Pegasus to Waikuku link walk/cycleway • Woodend war memorial (Woodend Lions Club project) • Taranaki Reserve planting (Waikuku) • Formation of Taranaki Reserve Advisory Group • Karen Eastwood Park and family picnic area by Lake Pegasus • Pegasus parkrun distance markers around Lake Pegasus. WSCB allocated Discretionary Grants to the following: • Sefton School PTA • Kaiapoi Art Expo • The Woodpecker Community Trust • Pegasus Residents’ Group • Reflections Community Trust • Social Inclusions Initiative Group (Welcome Bags) Plus we collectively or individually attended numerous events or meetings and liaised with other organisations on your behalf: • Sefton Tug-o-War • Pegasus Community Centre open day • Neighbourhood Support indoor picnic • Sefton ANZAC commemoration • Passchendaele Memorial Service at Kaiapoi • NZTA, ECan, Civil Defence, Neighbourhood Support, Waimakariri Health Advisory Group, PRGI, WCA, Te Kohaka o Tuhaitara Trust, Greypower, Gladstone Park Advisory Group and Kaiapoi Art Expo to name but a few. On top of that, there were numerous
submissions on a variety of matters including the Annual Plan, District Plan, Long Term Plan, Waste Management review, Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw implementation, Accessibility Strategy and Waimak Bridge 3-laning. So, all that taken into consideration, we may still be a bit ‘wet behind the ears’, but in my opinion, we are an effective Community Board, both individually and as a team. You voted well! To be honest, when I started writing this, I didn’t think I had done that much since becoming a Board member…now I feel exhausted!! The coming year brings many more exciting opportunities for us to work for our communities. In order for us to do this most effectively, we need to know what your thoughts are on the various issues. Some of what is coming up in our area in 2018: • Tree felling in coastal strip from Woodend to Waikuku. The Board are monitoring this closely and working to ensure open communication between residents and WDC • Woodend-Rangiora walk/cycleway – this is due to open in April 2018 • Ravenswood ongoing development • Ongoing advocacy to secure a bus service from Rangiora to Woodend/ Pegasus/Waikuku • Ongoing advocacy to ensure SH1 safety improvements are undertaken in the near future. So, on 4 December, we’re going to have a Board training session. It’s only taken 13 months to get around to it, but I reckon we’ve done alright for a bunch of naïve, wet behind the ears, newbies…I hope you agree.
KEEP INFORMED Check the Council website for more detail on any of the above: http:// www.waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/ meetings/minutes-and-agendas. Board member contact details are also available on the WDC website. The next Woodend-Sefton Community Board meeting scheduled for Monday 11 December commencing at 7pm in the Pegasus Community Centre. We wish you a very enjoyable and safe festive season. Take care and have fun! From your Woodend-Sefton Community Board Team: Shona Powell (Chair), Andrew Thompson (Deputy Chair), Andrea Allen, John Archer, Al Blackie, Rhonda Mather and John Meyer. Compiled by Rhonda Mather
Merry Christmas to all residents and wishing you a safe & Happy New Year.
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Woodend Garden Club
We had our monthly meeting on 20th November which included our yearly Rose and Table Show held at our usual venue, the Woodend Community Centre. Shirley Wheeler our Vice- President welcomed guests and members to the club while our President Pam Cleeve was judging the show. There was a good attendance to our Rose and Table show with a good amount of entries in the Rose section.
Our Rose judge Bill Girl was pleased with the Rose entries this year and gave us some tips on growing roses. 2017 ROSE & TABLE TROPHY AWARDS JOSIE GILL TRAY = ROSES 1st = Chris Sutherland. Brenda Batchelor. 2nd. Pam Cleeve 3rd. Tricia de Haan. Premier Award: Rae Miller. Subject: Floribunda. BARBARA BELL MEMORIAL TRAY = CUT FLOWERS 1st. Brenda Batchelor. 2nd. Judy Stewart. 3rd. Pam Cleeve. Premier Award: Brenda Batchelor. Subject: Bearded Iris.
PAM BALVERS TRAY = DECORATIVE OPEN 1st Jeanie Robinson. 2nd Shirley Wheeler. 3rd Brenda Batchelor. Premier Award: Shirley Wheeler. Subject: Drifting In. LORNA KNARSTON PLATE = DECORATIVE NOVICE. 1st Chris Sutherland. BRENDA BATCHELOR CUP = VEGETABLES. 1st Brenda Batchelor 2nd= Mary Coates, Chris Sutherland, Tricia de Haan, & Pam Cleeve. Premier Award: Brenda Batchelor. Subject: Basket of Vegetables. ROSEBOWL TROPHY = Most Points Overall Brenda Batchelor. Our Judges were presented with delicious hampers that were kindly donated by Barker’s of Geraldine. Shirley Wheeler gave a report on the Spring Flower Show and thanked the Garden Club for their help and support for the Show and Craft Day. Entries well up on last year with 1300 exhibits. Our club plant stall was fortunate in having vegetable plants donated by Stuart Hide - Woodend Nurseries as well as from our own members. The Devonshire Teas were most successful thanks to Helen Power, Pauline Boyd, and their helpers. The Floral display added to the show immensely. Rae Miller gave a warning on Legionnaires disease as her partner had contacted the disease, and gave some precautions to adhere to. Next month’s meeting December 11th has a change in programme with the Bric a Brac being deferred to later next year. Instead we will have fun time, “bring a plate” Christmas lunch and bring a $5.00 gift. January meeting will be a picnic. Arrangements will be communicated to members. If you would like to know more about us, please don’t hesitate to contact our President Pam Cleeve on 03 313-8120, or our Secretary Rae Miller on 03 310-0202.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LONG GRASS Dear Editor The excuse that the WDC have used in your Woodpecker is total rubbish on the long grass, it has been like this in most years that we have lived in Pegasus. I was told by the workers that they have not got enough staff to do the jobs. The WDC know the owners of all the properties as they have to send rates accounts to them. I think it is time we Pegasus Resident withheld an amount of our rates until the council get the job done that we pay them to do. If you drive around Rangoria you don’t see the mess that we are putting up with. WDC have some of the dearest rates in NZ but seem to want to spend it on projects to beautify RANGIORA. COME ON Pegasus, we have a great place to live in so lets kick the WDC into giving us what we deserve M. K. MARSH ROAD NAMES Dear Editor It is with absolute and utter disbelief that I read the report from the Community Board in the November issue regarding road names in Ravenswood. As the discerning reader will know this is a subject dear to my heart. I have mentioned this in my monthly rants at-least two or ten times bordering on ad nauseaum. Some have even called me a doryphore with a love of battology. In 1974, the then Rangiora County Council members passed a resolution that the Street names for the impending Woodend subdivisions be named after the early settlers. The forward thinking of this move was that some of the history and heritage of the town would be preserved. This was done without the need for consultants, Page 20
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public forums or even supplying staff with Toyota Hiluxes. In those days, suggestions for the street names, along with many other ideas for the benefit of the District were supplied by members of the ward advisory groups. We Woodend members were part of the Ashley-Eyre board, and we met once a month to discuss Council matters, relay ratepayers ideas and concerns, and pursue anything for the benefit of the area. Membership of an Advisory Board was entirely voluntary. Unlike present community board members we didn’t receive $140 for our monthly meeting. As a member with a bent for early Woodend history I supplied lists for the village area. Such as Bowie, Hewitts, Gibbs, Panckhurst, Stanton etc. etc. came into being. Names such as Woodglen, Lacey Gates, Simon etc, unfortunately slipped under the radar. Personally I think the reason for the lack of interest in the history and heritage of Woodend is that the majority of the present board are newcomers to our district. Is it possible they don’t share the same passion for the past as we who were born and bred here? Stating that “The Board would like to hear from anyone that has a suggestion for a road name they would like to be considered in the future” doesn’t dispel my belief. However I will continue to push for that 1974 resolution, even though it may be a case of farting against thunder. Roll on Sesame, Coronation and Shortland. J Harris The
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Pt. 2 of Johnny’s Journey. We arrived in the valley to find Johnny feeding an apple to a wild stag he had trained. He then told us his story & the story of the valley. We were invited into his house that was one room with a huge fireplace. Pots were continually being heated over the fire as there was no power or running water, this was his stove & bathroom. Our trip continued on down the valley to Johnny’s son’s place where we had a BBQ lunch & explored the pancake rocks. These are an extension of the rocks at Punakaiki that continue 25kms inland. More deer were seen on the way out & our last visit was to an interesting water-fall aptly named “The Piddling Cow”. Home the next day, via Punakaiki & Moana, after a great trip. It is 15 years since this Woodend Club was established & our mini-speaker spoke on some of our history. The Clubs in the district had waiting lists so it was decided, with Rotary, to form a new group in Woodend. At the first meeting a committee was formed & within a few months there were 65 members. The Anglican Church Hall was no longer big enough so it was shifted to the Woodend Rugby Club rooms. After the earthquakes the Community Hall was built so we shifted in there which was central & had all the
facilities we needed. The committee meets on the morning of the monthly meetings & began at the Woodend Hotel, then Caspers, later Stillwater & now Pineacres Eleven of the past presidents still attend the meetings, two shifted away and one has died. Many thanks to these past Presidents & committees for helping keep a very healthy club going. Our main speakers were from BNZ Kaiapoi telling us about security. They started with how easy it is to get personal information on the internet. If you are phoned, emailed or someone comes to the door never give out any bank details or admit to a computer problem. Never answer an email when you are told you have won money & will need to send money to get it. They emphasised that we should never keep our passwords written down & in our wallets. If you need a member of your family to access your bank account then go into the bank & get a separate card for them. Another security measure banks have is voice recognition & is easily done by visiting your bank. When using paywave there is a limit of $80 on each transaction & bank will contact you if it notices a change in your spending pattern. Only credit & visa/credit cards have paywave. If you are going overseas tell your bank Continued on page 24 >>>
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& scan your cards in the ATM machine as you leave & as soon as you get home. This makes it easier for the bank to watch for scammers. Every time you put your card through an ATM machine it is updated. One safety measure is to have a separate credit card account from your partner. Cash Passports are now used by some travellers, instead of travellers cheques, when going overseas.Y ou can have a second credit card with a low limit if you are doing online purchases. Your pin can be changed any time by going into your bank. Many questions were answered during this very informative talk.
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Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury, along with the Person to Person Trust Kaiapoi, is hosting a free employment workshop for all migrants and newcomers to the district. We’ll cover all aspects of employment law. With Christmas holidays fast approaching, this is a good opportunity for employees to learn about their rights regarding holiday pay, what they are entitled to if asked to work on statutory days, hours of work etc. There will also be information about different employment options available in the North Canterbury area. Sunday, 3 December 2017, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Kaiapoi Baptist Church. Please RSVP to Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury – on 313 8822 by 1 December please.
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THIS MONTH WITH HARRY This month, just for the sheer hell of it, we finish off a bit about Gladstone Road.
Wishing all a my fans
cousin John Archer. A legendary tale of old Woodend that was told and retold for many years was of the occasion when these In the early days, Gladstone Road two arrived at the same time at had a reputation for being the most the home of the bit on the side. cosmopolitan area of Woodend with A fight ensued and soon several different nationalities being attracted a crowd of interested represented. From Yugoslavia, spectators. Apparently these Antonio Zuppicich arrived in the fellows rolled around for a early 1860s. He established an good hour in the mud and the orchard and market garden. Part blood and the sweat and the & a Happy of his original home, known as the horse crap until they both fell New Year. Preston house, still stands today. asleep in the gutter from sheer His descendants went farming in Cheviot exhaustion. For a short while the Bashford and Hawkes Bay. Wales was represented family resided on Gladstone road. It by John George Elliot Winsloe who had a is thought that John Bashford was an farm he called ‘Pencoed’ about opposite Australian by birth. Good doctor Steve, honest Chins wholesale tree nursery. Woodends answer to Doctor Findlay is This was taken over by William Bunting a great grandson. Benjamin Bailey from from Ireland. A former policeman from England built the house where Alan farming stock, he had worked his passage Nordmeyer now lives using imported as a master at arms on the ‘Captain Cook’ bricks. The Tuinengas from Holland lived arriving in 1863. Robert and Betsy Petrie there for a while. arrived from Scotland via the ‘Gananoque’ in 1860 and settled on Gladstone Road. A In the early days Gladstone road was one renowned baker and pastry cook he first of the main arteries that fed and fueled worked in Kaiapoi, walking there each Woodend. There were large stands of day. He would take butter and eggs with manuka, gorse and broom around the him returning each night with yeast. The lagoon and this was carted to Woodend by neighbours would gather to collect their the dray load. James Stark pushed an iron portions. Along with John Kessen, he wheeled wheelbarrow to the ‘run’ each also had a contract carting material for day and with bow saw cut a load. James, a the construction of the Main North road. batchelor relation of the Petries, lived in a There was a Petrie living on Gladstone hut on Eders Road. When he hadn’t been Road for some 130 years, matched only seen for a few days the Kaiapoi policeman by the Judsons of Judsons Road. From was sent to investigate. He found James Germany, the Ellmers family had a small in bed seriously dead. He also found that holding on the corner of Gladstone and the James had several dozen meerschaum main road. He worked on Jimmy Judsons pipes, unused and still in their boxes neatly threshing mill. Another German guy, who stacked on shelves. The sandhill area about for obvious reasons shall remain nameless opposite the rugby grounds became the lived on Gladstone Road. He shared the local rifle range which was constructed by same girlfriend as a relation of mine who the Woodend Volunteer No. 9 Company. also shall remain nameless and I want to This was formed in case the local natives remain friends with my started to play up during the Maori Wars. Page 26
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At first they used to practise in the pit, about where the new school class rooms are now, but noise, richochets and stray bullets caused a bit of bitching amongst the residents so they were forced to move. This area was used in later times by the Canterbury Mounted Rifles and several big camps were held there. The first exercise each contingent had to do was get water for horses and men. This was done by hammering a 10 foot length of well pipe down with a maul into the sand which resulted in copious amounts of artesian water. The troughs were there until comparatively recent times. The first Scout Jamboree held in New Zealand in 1910 was on this site. On Thursday night, the 26th we had the 16th annual Boys’ Club bonfire night. The evening kicked off with the demolition of meat and salads followed by pudding. Believe it or not 60 jellies and 32 litres of icecream went home inside guests. We finished with a few fireworks that no doubt upset a few locals. We insist the boys let these off under supervision. None of this bring your fireworks along and we’ll let them off for you crap with this outfit. How the hell will we ever instill a bit of responsibility and self discipline in our young jokers? J.H.
A little treat for those saying my photo should accompany my contributions to the Woodpecker so they know what I look like - This is me, milking in 1949, I haven’t changed....much.....
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CHURCH NOTICES
Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus St. Barnabas Church
Priest-in-Charge Rev. Shirley Hawke, Ph: 03 550 3708, or 027 678 8270. Em: shirley-hawke@outlook.com A community of believers, serving the wider community in love.
Christmas is nearly here again and we have some great events and services at the church this month. To begin with, we are holding a Christmas present making session for school age children, at the church, from 6 to 8 pm on Friday 1 December. It’s open to all, not just members of the youth church; so if your children would like to surprise you with a handmade gift on Christmas Day, why not leave them with us that evening. If you like to celebrate with Christmas carols why not join us yourself, at our Carol service on Sunday 17 December, 9.30 am. It’s always a good way to take time out from the business of this part of the year, and remind ourselves what Christmas is really about. There is often an element of sadness about
the Christmas season, with the emphasis on family and friends, some of who are no longer here on earth. For those of us who are missing loved ones this year, there is a service of Remembrance at the church, on Wednesday 20 December at 7 pm. It will be a quiet reflective service, offering an opportunity to remember those who are gone. On the subject of departed loved ones, over the past few years, a lot of time and planning has gone into creating a memorial garden at the church. That planning has now come to fruition and we are pleased to announce that the dedication of the Brian Inch Memorial Garden will take place after the morning service on Sunday 3 December. Brian was a much loved member of our congregation and an active member of the community – it is only fitting that he should be remembered. Back to Christmas events; we will be holding a family evening on Saturday 23 December, starting at 4.30 pm. There will be a Christmas movie on for the children and a sausage sizzle, so why not come along and have a laid back time with us! Then on Christmas Eve, we have two services, the traditional service at 9.30 am and a late night service at 11.15 pm. The later service is usually candlelit and always special, with a real air of anticipation. And of course, there is a celebratory service on the morning of Christmas Day at 9.30 am, when we joyfully remember the birth of Jesus Christ, God’s wonderful gift to mankind. Need we say more! We do hope you can join us for at least one of the events or services we are holding this month. But whether you do or not, we wish you a fantastic Christmas and the very best of New Years!
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CHURCH NOTICES
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Woodend Methodist Church
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LUNCH 25 December - Kaiapoi Rugby Club Rooms, 11.30am to 2.30pm. Lunch served at Midday. Tickets: $22.00 per person, children 14 and under free - available from Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi (Open Hours: Tues to Fri 9.30am to 12.30pm) CASH SALES ONLY. More Info: 021 157 6914.
86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Office Hours: Tuesday 1pm - 4pm, Thursday 9am - 12pm, Friday 9am - 1pm. Phone: 313 3448
So hard to believe that this will be the last report for 2017. The Woodend Carol Service is to be held on Sunday 17 December at 9 a.m. All are invited for a sing-a-long. The final service for 2017 at Woodend will be on Sunday 24 December at 9 a.m. There will be a combined carol service at 7.30 p.m. on Sunday 24 December at Rangiora Trinity Methodist Church, King Street, Rangiora. All invited to this. On Christmas Day there will be a service at 9.30 a.m. at Trinity Methodist, King Street, Rangiora. Everyone invited. Our Fine China, Glass and Linen Sale will be held on Saturday 24 February 2018. We are still needing donations for this. Contact Trish at the Trinity Office 3133448 if you have anything suitable. There will be no services at Woodend through January 2018. First service 9 a.m. 4 February 2018. Hall Bookings – For any bookings of the Church Hall can you please contact Evelyn on 3127740. We will commence the movies again on the first Wednesday of March 2018. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Stay safe.
NORTH CANTERBURY Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury wishes you all the joys of the festive season. Our bureau will close on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 at 4.30pm and will reopen on Monday, 8 January 2018 at 9am. Our phone (03 313 8822) and our email (northcanterbury@cab.org.nz) will be checked regularly for messages – so please contact us if need be. HEALTH SHUTTLE The final St John Health Shuttle for the year will run on 15 December 2017. The service will recommence from Monday, 15 January 2018 although we can take bookings for travel from the 15th onwards prior to that date. We look forward to helping you in the New Year with any enquiries. You are welcome to call in at the Trevor Inch Memorial Library 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, Monday to Friday from 9 am until 4.30 pm, Saturday 10 am – 1 pm or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 – free phone 0800 367 222 or email us at northcanterbury@cab.org.nz THE WOODPECKER DEC 2017 / JAN 2018
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS Acorn Early Childcare 03 312 2179 Email: jointhefun@acornearlychildcare.co.nz Website: www.acornearlychildcare.co.nz
Woodend Combined Club President, David Mills Secretary, Rae Miller
Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson
312 7439
Lions Club of Pegasus President - Clare Giffard c/o Flat White Secretary Sharon Divall
920 4036 920 0102
Woodend Community Association Inc Email: woodend.community.association@gmail.com President, John Archer Secretary, Andrea Rigby
Lions Club of Woodend President David Marks Youth Centre Co-ordinator, Lois Inch
03 352 1016 312 7732
Nature’s Play Preschool - Pegasus 943 4935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Pegasus Residents Group Inc Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Website: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com President: Ian Lennie Secretary: Rhonda Mather Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 03 327 6621 or 027 335 5771 St Barnabas Church, Woodend Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus Priest-inCharge: Rev. Shirley Hawke 03 550 3708 email: shirley-hawke@outlook.com cell:027 678 8270 Home Groups - Anne Graham 313 4457 Mainly Music – Keith Heyworth 03 745 9181 or email: rurukid@gmail.com cell :027 688 5597 Toy Library
rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com
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 shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Ph:021 0231 6152 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 Secretary, Jenny Anderson
310 0202 312 9076
Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris
313 7832
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03 920 0126 310 0202
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 Joy Collins, Secretary
310 0202 323 5258
Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311 Woodend Gym Club Stephanie
312 2993
Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Helen Power Rex Macauley
313 5749 313 3627
Woodend Junior Cricket Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Philomeno Kinera Hall Bookings, Evelyn
313 1912 312 7740
Woodend Netball Club Caitlin Loose, President Rachael Paterson, Secretary
312 2237 312 7439
Woodend Play Centre Claire Cameron 022 122 0452 Woodend Preschool/Nursery Sheryl Rule 312 7654 email woodendpreschool@xtra.co.nz website www.woodendpreschool.co.nz Woodend Rugby Club www.woodendrugby.co.nz President, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Secretary, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Senior Club Captain, Phil Kennett 027 717 2569 Junior Club Captain, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Club Room Bookings, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Woodend Tennis Club Jim Bucknell
313 9405
Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb
312 7487
Woodend/Waikuku Plunket Clare Hewett 312 2640
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