The CHURCH & COMMUNITY NOTICES FROM PAGE 29
JUNE 2017
Produced for the community, by the community
Waikuku Beach Search Life Saving Club ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Waikuku Surf Lifesaving Club will be held on Sunday August 6th at 2pm in the Waikuku Beach SLSC Club Rooms. The following business shall be discussed at the AGM:
MID WINTER SPLASH Come and join us at the Surf Club for our annual mid-winter splash - 18 June, 11am. • Recover with a hot shower and hot soup • Fancy dress is best • Family and friends are encouraged to support the splashers • Children splashers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult • Please bring a warm change of clothing, changing areas available.
RESCUE OF THE YEAR AWARD So proud of all the lifeguards and members who took out the rescue of the year award at the Canterbury Awards of Excellence: Rescue of the Year was awarded to Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club for the treatment of an injured jet skier on March 4.
1) the receipt from the Club committee of a report and statement of financial performance of the preceding year. 2) the election of officers of the club 4) any motion or motions proposing to alter this Constitution 5) any other motions or matters including general business that have been properly submitted for consideration at the AGM Nominations are currently being called for the following Committee positions of the Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. Prior to submitting nominations please ensure that you are aware of the position descriptions (details from WBSLSC@ WBSLSC.COM) and that you are able to fulfil the role that is described. All nominations must have consent of the nominee and must be received by the Administrator by
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Pegasus Alternative Emergency Access
At its meeting on the 8th of May, the Woodend Sefton Community Board approved the installation of a gate in the wire rope fence at the southern end of Pegasus Main Street. The purpose of this gate is to provide alternative emergency access to Pegasus should Pegasus Main
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Street be unavailable for any reason. Discussions with the Pegasus Residents Association and emergency services indicated that the lack of alternative access to or from Pegasus should Pegasus Boulevard be unavailable could hamper the response to an emergency in Pegasus. Options to provide a public road connection between Woodend and Pegasus were considered. In addition to providing alternative access for emergency services, a road connection would also be likely to provide a more convenient route between areas of Pegasus and south Woodend. It would therefore be likely to act as a “de-facto bypass�. This, in turn would increase traffic volumes on local roads in Woodend, and have amenity and safety impacts on those roads. The proposed emergency access will run from the southern end of Pegasus Main Street, along the unsealed road to the east of Gladstone Park, connecting with Gladstone Road along the southern edge of the Park. The Fire Service, Police, and Ambulance will each have keys to the gate. This route will also be available should an emergency evacuation of Pegasus be required.
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From our Mayor David Ayers
Planning for the future
Soon to be released is a draft District Development Strategy which, when finalised after you in our community have had your say, will set directions for any growth and provide a framework for the District Plan as it is rewritten over the next few years. There is plenty of importance for the Woodpecker’s circulation area in this. Questions such as the extent of the towns, particularly Woodend, and the subdivision of the rural area are part of this. We are seeing the growth of “rural residential” (technically Residential 4) subdivisions in Waikuku and Woodend and the planned development of kāinga nohoanga housing in the Tuahiwi area.
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The development of the Ravenswood commercial area and the associated housing in north Woodend is going to change traffic patterns, as is the Woodend bypass, for which NZTA seems to be close to indicating a date. The growth of Rangiora to the east is also putting more traffic into the eastern part of the District. What will this mean for settlement patterns in your area? What community facilities might be needed in the future for Pegasus, Woodend and Waikuku? Is the growth of greater Christchurch going to put more pressure on our beaches and their associated settlements at Woodend Beach, Pegasus and Waikuku Beach? Does the growth of self-drive tourism have implications for your part of our District, with its beaches, Tūhaitara Coastal Reserve and the roads leading to them? What do you think about rural subdivision into 4-hectare blocks? Do you have views about the streams that flow through your area? Other questions will arise. I urge you all to have a look at the draft strategy, soon to be released. It is an important document and has already had a lot of community input. The Council’s question of you is: have we got it right? Want to share the things you enjoy with a friend? IHC is looking for volunteers to join our Oneto-One Friendship Programme. Have fun, feel good and make a difference to a person with an intellectual disability and yourself. Contact Jackie Cronin to find out more: jackie.cronin@ihc.org.nz or 027 531 3579
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board It’s been a busy few weeks for WSCB members… NZ Community Board Conference Five members of the Woodend-Sefton Community Board attended the biennial national conference held in Methven from 11 – 13 May. This was a great opportunity to hear from a long list of informative speakers, including David Rutherford (Human Rights Commissioner), Sam Johnson (Student Volunteer Army) and Eyal Halamish (CEO, OurSay). As new Board members, every speaker and conversation was an opportunity to learn and every opportunity to learn was a chance to be able to do a better job as Board members. We were hungry for ideas and information to bring back to our district and use to make us more effective Board members, so we can better represent and advocate for our local communities. One thing that stood out when listening to delegates from other areas of the country was how lucky we are here in Waimakariri to have such a cooperative and cohesive Council to work with. It was evident that not all areas are as fortunate. We are so pleased to have open and effective communication with Council management and staff here in Waimakariri. Annual Plan Submission Shona Powell, Chair of WSCB, addressed our Annual Plan submission at the Waimakariri Annual Plan Hearing on 3 May. Some of the main points addressed were: • While supporting the upgrade of the Waikuku Beach water supply and the merging of the Woodend and Pegasus supplies, the board advocated for more consideration to be given to the effect on rates of these projects with staggered rate increases to ‘soften the blow’. • The Board requested provision be made Page 8 THE WOODPECKER JUNE 2017
for additional surf life-saving patrols in the summer period, in particular to extend the patrols until at least the end of the school holiday period for all three beaches (Waikuku, Woodend and Pegasus). • The Board expressed concern with regard to keeping our waterways safe for swimming and/or for general recreational enjoyment, in particular Pegasus Lake to be brought to a standard that reflects its importance as a drawcard for events in the area. • Advocated strongly for the need to ‘future proof’ the area and ensure land is available for future growth to house community facilities (such as a library, service centre and recreational facilities) and to engage with the Ministry of Education around a new secondary school. • The Board strongly supported the proposed consultation around kerbside collection and a possible three or two-bin system. • Other areas covered in the submission included a request for youth facilities, better acoustics in the Waikuku Hall and assistance with hall improvements at the Sefton Public Hall. Sefton Tug-o-War Four Board members enjoyed catching up with some Sefton folk at the annual Sefton Tug-o-War on Sunday 21 May. This is an excellent local event and is very entertaining. If you haven’t been before, we definitely recommend it for a fun family day out. Andrea even got ‘roped’ in to help a team who were a member down – go that girl! May WSCB Meeting Woodend War Memorial Proposal At the May meeting we had a deputation from the Woodend Lions Club talk about the proposed war memorial for Woodend. A concept design was presented and discussed. A suitable site by the Woodend
Community Centre has been identified for the memorial. Pegasus Emergency Entry/Exit The Board discussed a proposal to create an emergency entry/exit in Pegasus from the end of Pegasus Main Street to Gladstone Road. A manual locked gate system was supported as it was considered an automated system would be too vulnerable to vandalism and other issues. The idea of opening the road completely to through traffic has been set aside until after the bypass is completed, as it is expected that it would further compound existing issues with State Highway 1 and Woodend traffic flows. Additional consultation is to follow.
and-agendas. You are also very welcome to attend Community Board meetings with the next Woodend-Sefton Community Board meeting scheduled for Monday 12 June commencing at 7pm in the Pegasus Community Centre. Live, love, laugh and enjoy! From your Woodend-Sefton Community Board Team
What will the weather do next? Rain, Hail, Scorching Heat – we’ve had it!
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Woodend Community Association Update ! PLEASE COME AND JOIN US ! Woodend Community Association was set up to promote and support initiatives to dvance safety, wellbeing and community spirit in the Woodend Community. We provide members with opportunities to express ideas and concerns and raise awareness of developments which affect the Woodend area. By paying a $5.00 household membership you have direct input into the Woodend Community Association’s objectives to enhance our community. The more members we have the stronger our voice to make changes which benefit the wider community. Please email Woodend.Community.Association@gmail.com for membership information.
WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE – MARKETING ROLE Woodend Community Association Committee (WCAC) are looking for a community resident who has marketing skills who would be willing to provide assistance to WCAC with generating marketing ideas and activities. Please contact us by email if you are able to assist. WOODEND BEACH USE – COMMERCIAL HORSE TRAINERS Following a complaint brought to WCA by a local resident regarding the use of Woodend Beach by the commercial horse trainers, WCA have raised this complaint to Waimakariri District Council (WDC) who have responded to say that they have met with the horse trainers to discuss the complaint. They have reported that the meeting with the horse trainers went well and it was an open and frank discussion around the issues and what can be done to ensure the community do not perceive that the agreement with horse trainers is being breached. The horse trainers discussed ways in which they could change their training to try and make them easier to hear and identify. With this in mind they will now try and train with the wind behind them. This will make it easier for pedestrians to be able to hear approaching horses. Should any further incidences occur on the beach please don’t hesitate to contact WCA. Page 10 THE WOODPECKER JUNE 2017
SPEED LIMITS WCA have continued to lobby to various government bodies regarding speed limits affecting our township. Please see the latest updates regarding this below: Submission to Waimakariri District Council (“WDC”) for inclusion in their 2017/2018 Annual Plan on reducing speed limits in our community. Following our May update, WCA have presented to WDC and are awaiting feedback from WDC on whether our submission will be included in their Annual Plan. SH1 Ashley to Belfast Workshop WCA members were privileged to join a workshop run by the NZTA Safe Roads Alliance team on SH1 from Ashley to Belfast. It was an important step for our inclusion in this workshop given our concerns regarding SH1. It was acknowledged that this project does not include the Woodend township but the WCA concerns regarding the speed limits approaching Woodend from the south have been included for consideration. We will provide updates as this project moves forward. WOODEND TO WOODEND BEACH WALKWAY/CYCLEWAY This has made good progress and we are now working with WDC on the requirements for a bridge across the creek.
We have noticed a number of residents using it which is just fantastic.
at the Woodend Community Centre – everyone is welcome to attend.
Below is the list of people who have donated to the walkway to date. WCA would like to extend our sincere thanks for your support!
*Correction to WCA Committee June meeting – this will now be held on Tuesday 6th June.*
Barnett Family S Robertson David Mansel David Ayers McClaren Drainage Vanessa Forsyth Forgues Family Claire Wilson Woodend Lions Club Paterson Family Brian Simonsen John Archer Woodend School Laura Organ Julie Van Meer Olivia Spark Foundation Borolass Bruce Cosgrove Russell Wills Paws Limited J M Woolman GMC Painters Doug & Lou Wethey Pegasus Super Bikers Phillips Family Isla and Iris Niamh Woodend Nurseries Homestyle Preserves Niamh & Isla Rowley Hugh & Helen Paterson David & Catherine Butt Bryan & Andrea Howell Marah & Neville Bax Rotary Club of Rangiora Gayleen & Steve Clegg 2 Fat Ladies - Tim Holland The Ashley Lodge No.28 Michael McIlhone & Elaine Gray Woodend Landscape Supplies Rangiora Country Music Club Malcolm and Maureen Stalker Woodend Beach Holiday Park Pegasus Residents Group
President: John Archer Vice President: Andy Childs Secretary: Andrea Rigby Email: Woodend.Community.Association@ gmail.com
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Woodend Garden Club
Our monthly meeting consisting of our AGM was held at the Woodend Community Centre on May 15th.
The monthly project was to make posies, which were to be delivered to Rest Homes. This was done by Tricia deHaan, thankyou Tricia. Election of Officers for Committee for 2017, were voted in as follows: President: Pam Cleeve. Vice President: Shirley Wheeler. Secretary: Joy Collins. Treasurer: Margaret Elvines. Committee: Brenda Batchelor, Jan Bliss, Marion Hack, Tricia deHaan, Merlene Harper, Jenny Leadbetter, Lynn Oliff, Helen
Power & welcome to a new member Pat Ellis. Patrons this year are Phyllis Sheppard, who accepted after a lovely speech, & Shirley Wheeler who accepted with pleasure. Hostess convenors: Marion Hack & Jan Bliss...we need them to make our cups of tea. Our meeting closed & was followed by finger food lunch, members had all bought in a plate of yummy food...then we had our annual Bric n Brac and plant auction, lots of laughs supplied by our auctioneer Jeannie Robinson. Our next meeting will be on 19th June at 1.30pm. New members & visitors are most welcome. Further info can be obtained by phoning our President, Pam Cleeve 313 8120 or Joy Collins 323 5258.
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PRGI - Pegasus Info Page - June 2017 PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE The new Pegasus Community Centre is finally OPEN! See details in the display ad elsewhere in The Woodpecker. Contact the Pegasus Residents’ Group for bookings and information. PEGASUS HAPPENINGS: Busy times in Pegasus… • The increased bus service is great and the new paths at the bus stops are a welcome improvement. • The Gladstone Park pathway from Hakatere Rd is well underway. • Work has been done on the Infinity/ Pegasus Blvd roundabout pavers to reduce noise and is very effective! PRGI will be following up with WDC to have more of this work done at other intersections.
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Todd Property (TPPTL) have announced they are developing a Restaurant and Bar on the lake side of the new retail shops, to be operated as ‘The Good Home Pegasus’. Construction will commence 2017 with opening 2018.
THANK YOU… Thank you to Simon Kong, Community Facilities Coordinator, WDC, for going above and beyond in helping with the fit-out and getting the new Pegasus Community Centre up and running! COMING UP Saturday 17 June – Ethel & Bethel Bingo Babes at the Flat White Cafe. PRIZES GALORE!!! See display ad page 7 for more detail Sunday 9 July – Neighbourhood Support family picnic and emergency services day at Pegasus Bay School
A very happy Pegasus Residents’ Group Committee conclude their first meeting at the new Pegasus Community Centre on 23 May 2017: Left to right - Roger Rule (Vice President), Graham Wood, Bev Wood, John Allin, Ian Lennie (President), Lynne Stewart, Don Smith (Treasurer), Bronwyn Hunter, Rhonda Mather (Secretary) and Ronel Stephens. Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 14
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Pegasus Park Run celebrates first anniversary and 10,000kms in one year
With the assistance of the Parks & Recreation team at WDC, particularly with the help of Chris Brown, Community and Greenspace Manager, the global phenomenon known as parkrun came to the Waimak District.
Pegasus parkrun was established and the first event at Lake Pegasus was conducted on the 18th June 2016 and has operated every Saturday morning at 8:00a.m. since. Pegasus parkrun is now fast approaching it’s 1st Anniversary and has hosted a total of 358 different participants, who collectively (to date) have run, jogged or walked a total of 9,315 kilometres - we will have surpassed 10,000 kilometres by Saturday 17th June 2017 which is when we will be celebrating our anniversary. Throughout the world parkrun is a FREE
to participate event, our parkrunners are not required to make any payment of any description to participate in our weekly events - parkrun is now held in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, USA and of course New Zealand and once registered a parkrunner can participate in any of these countries.
The parkrun philosophy is of community, inclusiveness and individual & collective wellbeing, the founder of parkrun Paul Sinton-Hewitt firmly believes that anyone in the world that wants to, should be able to turn up to a 5km event that does not cost to enter, whenever they wish and that definitely forms the backbone of parkrun events wherever they have set up. Obviously there are costs involved in this type of event and the means by which those costs are covered are by having a national sponsor (NZ Home Loans is the sponsor for this country) who is willing to pay for the standard equipment needed, we also encourage support locally from businesses and at Pegasus we have been provided with some roading cones & equipment from Belfast company Men@ Work additionally we have had fantastic support from the awesome ladies at the Flat White Cafe. On the 17th June, we are hoping to have involvement from all of these sponsors and supporters, NZHL will be bringing their BBQ trailer out (& may have some runners on course), the Flat White are baking a “birthday� cake for us, we are hoping for some of the MenAtWork personnel to be in attendance and Waimak Mayor David Ayers has confirmed his participation. There will also be a lolly scramble for the children and we are hoping for a record turnout on the day.
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Does my Pet have Osteoarthritis? It’s tempting to think that our beloved dog or cat is getting slower, sleeping more, and less active due to old age. We all know that old age is not a disease, but Osteoarthritis is. Chances are your pet is probably just too sore to run, fetch the ball and jump around as they used to. Inside their Inner kitten and puppy might just be bursting to get out! Osteoarthritis is a debilitating disease whereby pain and stiffness develop as a result of wear and tear on the joints. Cartilage reduces stress on bones by acting like a shock absorber, minimizing impact on joints. When cartilage is damaged, inflammatory changes occur, eventually leading to destruction of the cartilage and subsequent damage of the underlying bone; joints become painful causing lameness. These changes are not curable, but you can lessen the pain and inflammation associated with them.
Is your cat or dog showing any of these signs? • • • • • • • • •
Difficulty jumping on and off the bed/sofa/surfaces Difficulty getting in and out of the car Difficulty going up and down stairs Slowing down on walks, especially going up or down slopes Reluctance to play, go for a walk, lacking energy Limping or stiffness Licking a single joint frequently (pain) Change in character or getting grumpy Reluctance to be patted or picked up
What can I do to help? Calling the vet clinic to book a health check is a great place to start. An examination by a vet can be enough to indicate where your pet is sore, and often a vet can diagnose arthritis with a thorough exam. The vet may then prescribe you some pain relief and/or recommend a joint supplement such as Bomazeal® Mobilize. Bomazeal® Mobilize is a tasty tablet that can be used as a safe, natural alternative for dogs with osteoarthritis, based on NZ Green-Lipped Mussel Extract, available over the counter at the clinic. Or ask about Bomazeal® CatPep, specially formulated to increase your cat’s mobility. Currently, at your local Vet Clinic when you buy any Bomazeal Mobilize you will receive a free tube of Berocca so you can keep up with your pet! THE WOODPECKER JUNE 2017
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<<< From page 1 Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club
5pm Sun 30th July 2017; President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Lifeguard Captain, Junior Surf Co-ordinator, Director of Sport, Building Custodian, IRB Captain, Craft Captain, Public Relations, Committee Member (2), Club Patron, Solicitor, Medical Advisor, Auditor. An agenda shall be sent no later than 7 days before the date of the AGM. Any additional items of general business may be raised from the floor. Christine welcomes new and existing clients for Beauty Therapy Treatments at her home in Pagasus, relaxed, comfortable and private. Member of the New Zealand Associates of Beauty Therapists. Christine is also a Professional Makeup stylist and is a very proud stockist of New Zealand brand Bella Vi mineral makeup. Book in with a friend for a makeup makeover and pay only $40 for two, normally $25 each. Ph for appointment 03 966 1354
All apologies must be in writing and nominations are due by 30th July 2017. All members are reminded that you must be a financial member for the 2016/2017 season to be eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting. The meeting itself is open. On behalf of all the Management Committee of the club, I wish to thank you for your support and patronage and hope to see you all again at the club for the next season.
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Woodend Combined Club Our May bus trip took us up Dyers Pass Rd., past the “Sign of the Takahe”, and on to see the devastation the Port Hills fire created. When we saw the terrain it covered and what it had not touched, I think we were all amazed at the skill of the helicopter pilots who had so miraculously dealt with much of the fire. We continued over the hill and down into Lyttelton Harbour, doing a short tour through Lyttelton before having a very tasty meal at the Watershed Restaurant in Ferrymead. Researching family history is a disease according to our mini-speaker. She is completely hooked on genealogy and doubted she would ever “recover”. She was born in 1944, did well at school and went on to a banking career. She married, had two children, but, sadly lost her son. Now much of her time is taken up on the computer.. She found her forbears had many reasons for coming here, many different jobs and many different names. They came out in the 1840’s to 1860’s. One particular one wrote a wonderful diary, the original now being in the Hocken library. She also had his revolver. She and her husband had their DNA done each finding out they were half Irish which did not suprise her. Genealogy is hard work but very refreshing and, obviously, rewarding. For our main speaker we had asked Robbie Brine to speak on the Road Code. He started by telling us about the gear he now had to wear. First there is the vest that is extremely heavy so he passed it round for us all to feel the weight. Then, there was the baton, pepper spray, taser, handcuffs, key and most important, paper and pencil. He gave us a number of important points the first being the importance of attaching baby seats into cars correctly, as many of us drove grandchildren. It was also important we keep up with our driving skills. It is probably a sign we should give up our
licences if our children insist on driving! If you are concerned talk it over with the family. One of the police’s biggest concerns is the number of tourists driving on the wrong side of the road and he stressed to always EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. While driving down south he had come across a car parked in the middle of the road while the tourists took photos! Many people have problems with roundabouts, but, we were told they are not difficult, just common-sense. When turning left indicate left before entering the roundabout. When going straight ahead do not indicate until you are into the roundabout, then, indicate left. If turning right indicate right before entering. Pedestrian crossing’s are shown up with wide, white lines, a triangle on the road before it and a “lollipop” sign. The zig-zag markings on crossings at round-abouts are NOT signs of a pedestrian crossing. Remember the two second rule when following someone and pull over and let the vehicle pass if they follow too close behind. The most common accident is nose to tail. An excellent, informative talk. Twenty-six of us enjoyed coffee at The JohnRoy Restaurant on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
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WSSPA: Our WSSPA team have done an amazing job of raising over $30,000 for the last few years. Their major fundraising event is the school fair which has become a wonderful community day. We are seeking a Fair Co-ordinator to assist in the running of this years fair. ERO - The confirmed ERO report has been published on our website and as an article in this newsletter. We need to be very proud of all our staff here at Woodend as ERO have recognised the high quality of educational outcomes for our students. Please take the time to read the message from the Acting Board Chair and the full report !! The following link will take you to the full report on our website. http://www. woodend.school.nz/a/wq40Dzo
BOARD OF TRUSTEES NEWS: The Board of Trustees recently received the results of the latest ERO report. This report is the result of an in depth audit and analysis of every aspect of the school, how it operates and the results it achieves for students. Every school in New Zealand is audited in this way. The results give clear feedback for parents on how the school is performing and is useful for understanding how Woodend School compares nationally.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Just a couple of reminders around lateness, appointments etc. If your child is late they must sign in using the Vistab in the office foyer. If students are leaving throughout the day for appointments etc they need to sign out and back in again if they return. This is extremely important as it gives up to date information of who is here and who has left should an emergency occur.
The results for Woodend School were nothing less than stunning. In all aspects, the school appears to be ahead of the curve and it confirms the boards view that Woodend School is exemplary. To quote the report - “Children are achieving excellent educational outcomes. The board and school performance has been sustained over time through well-focused, embedded processes and practices.” We encourage you to read the full report. We will be putting the one change suggested in the report into action as soon as possible and you can expect reports you receive to include more information, showing a fuller picture of your child’s progress.Please take the time to congratulate your children’s teachers. This report is a reflection of the passion, time and care they put in to ensure that every student at Woodend School has the opportunity to succeed and meet their best potential. They deserve acknowledgement of the amazing results they achieve and I encourage you to take this opportunity to give some positive feedback.
SAFETY AROUND THE CARPARKING AREAS: We have been notified of a near miss accident in the Community Centre carpark where a young student was seen playing in the carpark behind parked cars. He moved just as a parent in a high people mover vehicle reversed back. There would have been no way the driver would have seen the student. So just a reminder to talk with your children if they are walking home alone, not to play in the carpark areas and to keep to the footpaths. We need to keep everyone safe! FIDGET SPINNERS: These are all the craze at the moment. While these are a new fad and exciting we are asking the children to keep these at home as they are causing disruption to learning and problems in the playground. Page 22
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Miles Dalton Acting Chairperson NEW BUILD UPDATE: The new build is
certainly taking shape now, with the ground floor framing starting and the lifting of the first floor steel into place. The completion date is still tracking well with the building scheduled for a finish date during Term 4 this year.
Above: Lifting first floor steel into place. Below: Ground floor framing.
Drum Lessons Available Drum tuition available with Tim King, winner of NZ national Rockschool Trinity Guildhall Grade 5 award for Drumkit. Specializing in: • Metronome modulations • Rudimentary foundations • Genre crossover recognition • Core timing exercises • Song playalongs. Private, one on one lessons in Pegasus at $20 for half hour, ages 7 and above. Limited spaces available. Cell phone:021 08447138 Email:volbeat789@gmail.com
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June 11th • Woodend Scout Den Rangiora Woodend Road Entries accepted 10am - 11am. $5 an Entry. Prizes, Raffle, Colouring in competition. Come and join in the fun. Enquiries phone: Jenny 021 145 7245 North Canterbury Guinea Pigs. THE WOODPECKER JUNE 2017 Page 23
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THIS MONTH WITH HARRY During the holidays we managed to get one camp in at our new Boys’ club hut. It has been long process building it due to inclement weather and river flooding etc. Whereas our old hut, now under several feet of water due to the formation of Lake Rebekkah, became frostbound for two months of the winter, the new one gets more sun and we will use it during the winter break. The addition of a large dual fuel Yunca will also help. We went for a ‘tiki’ tour in the flash new side by side to show the guys the old hut and the damage caused by the ‘quake. Besides the 13 million tons that fell off the hill and blocked the river forming the lake, other ground movement has to be seen to be believed. As well as extensive damage to both homesteads, the shearers quarters and large shearing shed have been written off. A collapsed grain silo, burst water tanks and munted farm sheds add to the mayhem. It was the water supply that caused most concern immediately after the shake. The slip that blocked the river covered a recently installed pump and dug well in the river bed. Another source and pipes had to be installed to supply stock and houses. However the earth movement caused several springs high in the hills to either appear or run at greater volume than before. It is intended to tap these off after evaluation and reticulate the water to farm and buildings. To date some $180,000 has been spent on water supply and track clearing. This is without any fencing or building replacement etc. Fine weather and a great wee bunch of guys contributed to a couple of very successful days. Whilst we can access our new premises by 4 wheel drive we now travel on the new side by side which adds to the hype. This vehicle was purchased from the local motorcycle magnate and great whitehunter, Mr Leadintheair Marris. For most it is the first time away on a strictly ‘stag’ do and it shows in the level Page 26
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Loaded and ready to go. From left to right; Michael Cowper, Jack Bangma, Seb De Bono, Dylan Ball, Charlie Godfrey
of excitement and anticipation. We arrive at the farm, the trailer is hitched to the Pioneer, helmets are donned and away we go. If we keep quiet we may see a pig or a deer on the way --- if we keep quiet!! On arrival we unload and choose our bunks, learn the few basic rules and do a bit of exploring. We have minimal restrictions but what rules there are, are strictly enforced for their own and others safety. No wandering off without Camp Mothers or Camp Grandads permission, no throwing stones around the hut, no food or drink on the bunks, no peeing in the long drop unless you are sitting --- the leaders don’t like sitting on wet seats, not too much swearing and definitely no bullying. Whilst all of our members are pretty intelligent and well-behaved, we try not to make a big deal about rules and regulations and the boys appreciate this. We find that anyone being unsafe or a little prick will respond to a few carefully chosen words and rarely to we have to implement a stand down from any activity. In short we adults with long memories know how as youngsters the strict authoritarians were fair game pushing the boundaries with. Tea is fairly quick and simple such as savs. and chips etc. although our new kitchen supports a gas hotplate so hamburgers are proving popular. The first breakfast is always bacon and eggs or hashbrowns for those with allergies. After breakfast we gather
Customary bonfire
fuel for the evening bonfire or get the air rifles out for a bit of supervised practice. Lunch is prepared in the form of mince, potato, cabbage and carrot. This is wrapped in a parcel of several layers of foil. Each guy has a small day pack and we go for a hike into the bush or down river. Here we have to light a fire using only one match, usually several times and cook our lunch bush style. With the nearby Leader river our afternoon activities always include something either in it or on it i.e. boating, swimming ,damming or fishing. Although it is not a great flow there are several nice holes nearby and the lake upstream. We have acquired a couple of rubber ‘duckies’ which are a lot of fun. During winter we intend to join a couple of 4 man Canadian canoes together to form a catamaran. It is hoped this will turn them into something a little more stable and safer that can be propelled by sail or motor. In line with our survival activities the guys pair off and make themselves a ‘bivvie’ and if the weather is fine are encouraged to spend a night in them. It is a sad thing that hut making is not a high priority activity amongst modern boys but with a little instruction and a few suggestions they make pretty good jobs. And they love it. We also set our eel pots to see if we can get a meal off the land. As we don’t have a great number in the river this is a catch and release exercise. The afternoon will also include a bit of rifle shooting using various calibres to suit size and confidence. A busy day and the mountain air leads to veracious appetites so our evening meal
“White water rafting”
is always big. Chicken, chops potatoes and peas followed by lashings of jelly and fruit. After tea we light the bonfire and sit yarning about the days events. As always the conversation gets round to the young asking the old what did they do when they were their, the young that is, age. And they sit there with mouths wide open in disbelief when they learn what a dreadful life we, the old that is, had when we were children. No T.V., no cell phones, no playstations, icecreams at 4 cents but no flavours, proper schooling where we learnt to read and write and spell and do arithmetic and got the strap if we didn’t behave and we had to eat vegetables like cabbage and Brussel sprouts, we had to say please and thankyou and call our friends parents Mr this or Mrs that and play some sport of some kind or amuse ourselves with what nature had to offer and without electronics or toys that you spin the wheel to amuse yourself, we walked or biked to school, we got clips over the ear or smacked backsides if we were naughty as the great knowall Sue Bradford wasn’t even born to protect us, there was nothing to smoke or inject so we were able to see things that weren’t there and we had to learn to swim in the freezing school pool, we suffered a the great hairy dental nurses that put us in a headlock and treadled away with the drill or district nurses who looked down the front of our pants or charged at us with vaccines thru needles like drainpipes. No McDonalds, no Kentucky fried no Burger Kings. They were bloody tough times --how the hell did we survive? J.H. THE WOODPECKER JUNE 2017
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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.
We’ve had some quite unsettled weather lately haven’t we, so we were grateful the rain held off long enough on May 27 for our garage sale and sausage sizzle to go ahead. A good time was had by everyone – we had happy kids spending their pocket money and big kids finding bargains too. From golf clubs to an old leather stool, we had it all. Some special items are still there and could be yours if you ring Viv asap on 310 0614. There’s a desk, a chillybin, an old axe, a man’s wool suit, a medium wetsuit (as new) and bowls in their leather case. If you missed this sale, you can always join us for the next one in the spring! Many goods were also brought to the church on May 14, however for a very different reason. Every year on Mother’s Day, we ask our congregation for donations of toiletries and as always, the response was wonderful. These items are gifted to Women’s Refuge for the benefit of the ladies who need their services and are delivered with our love. Mainly Music continues to go well under Sam’s leadership. We asked you to spread the word about our Mainly Music sessions and you must have been listening, because one week there were almost 50 people (children, caregivers and volunteers) at one session! We hope you will keep up the good work and that those who were new to our sessions enjoyed themselves enough to return. Our youth group’s ‘Big Night In’ sleepover takes place on June 10, for youngsters of 10 and over. We hope they have as much
fun as they did last year and that the weather is kind to them, in case there are outdoor activities on their schedule. At the other end of the age scale, we continue to hold lunches once a month for Presbyterian Support clients and their caregivers. We have been doing this for several years now and a good time is had by all who attend. The 4.32 service is currently focussing on the Alpha series and is well worth attending. For example, the topic for the May 28 session was ‘How can I have faith?’, which encourages us to think about why we believe what we do. For most of the month, we will be meeting at 9.30 am (traditional service) and 4.32 pm (contemporary service) as normal. However on June 11, we are bringing the two congregations together at 11 am in a service to celebrate our Patron Saint, Barnabas the Encourager. This service will be presided over by the Bishop of our Diocese, Bishop Victoria and we look forward to welcoming her to our Parish. We do hope you will consider joining us! This service will be followed by a Banquet, which must be registered for in advance, to mark the occasion. The Sunday prior to this, June 4, is Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate Jesus’ sending of the Holy Spirit to be our guide. As always, we would love to meet you, so if the idea of joining us for a service appeals, know that you would be very welcome. In the meantime, have a lovely month and stay warm! THE WOODPECKER JUNE 2017
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CHURCH NOTICES Woodend Methodist Church 86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Office Hours: Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: 313 3448
We celebrated Mothers Day with a service taken by Rangiora’s “Trinity Kids” which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. It was great to see the young ones so confident. Rev Philomeno Kinera leaves to take her three months long service leave on Friday 2 June. While she is away, Rev Dr Barbara Peddie will be working at the Parish part time. Barbara will be at Trinity during the week on Wednesdays and Fridays, and leading the Sunday Services twice a month. If you require assistance during these three months, please contact one of the following Parish Stewards: Richard Spark 3137427 Margaret Olorenshaw 3139230 Lynne McKenzie 3131199 The next film afternoon is on Wednesday 7 June at 1 p.m. sharp. The movie will be a comedy/true story and all are welcome. Any queries phone Ruth 3122094 or Evelyn 3127740. Free entry. Gold coin donation for afternoon tea. Hall Bookings – For any bookings of the Church Hall can you please contact Evelyn on 3127740.
MANURE $5-00 a bag.
Delivery on Saturday or by arrangement May be a charge if out of town. Ring Lois 033127732 or Cliff 033131651 Lions Club of Woodend fundraiser.
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