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Community groups seek clarification on fate of Woodend Bypass Will the Woodend Bypass be like the Transmission Gully project north of Wellington and see more than seven decades pass before work commences? The Transmission Gully work is a 27km four-lane motorway under construction north of Wellington that was first mooted during World War 2, but which did not finally start until 2014. The Woodend Bypass project seems headed towards a similar fate. News the Woodend bypass was shelved surfaced during a meeting of the Pegasus Residents’ Group, only three months after Transport Minister Phil Twyford maintained it was still included after 20 years debate and discussion. However, the project is now notable for its absence in the New Zealand Transport Agency’s Investment Proposal (TAIP) 10-year plan. The draft TAIP, sets out the investment approach and proposed programme of activities across all modes of transport for the next ten years that will influence which projects the Transport Agency works on. The Agency must adhere to new priorities specified in the Government’s draft Policy Statement (GPS) which sets the direction for land transport investment in New Zealand. This policy will be adopted and confirmed by the Government on June 30.
Regional Transport Committees then align their projects with the GPS, and submit them to the Transport Agency, for inclusion in the National Land Transport Programme for adoption by August 31. Ian Lennie, chair of the Pegasus Residents Group and Mark Paterson, president of the Woodend Community Association are angry the bypass has been delayed, they are worried about the safety of their residents, Woodend School children, and visitors as conflict between pedestrians and traffic is growing. Reports suggest vehicle numbers will increase, with up to 28,000 vehicles per day passing through the area in the near future. It is claimed this will make it more dangerous not only for those who live here, but also those who travel through to work in Christchurch. Messrs Lennie and Paterson met with Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey, to plan their strategy going forward which is “to approach NZTA for confirmation and clarification of the position.” Waimakariri District Council has made submissions on the GPS regarding the Woodend Corridor, they are also concerned the project may be delayed or suspended. Continues on page 15 >>>
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The Woodpecker Community Trust
ANNUAL REPORT
The Woodpecker community newsletter continues to fulfil a vital role in the local community. It enables local news and notices to reach residents and local businesses to reach their customers. It is also a medium for residents to express their views.
Financially, the past year has been one of consolidation. After a small loss in the previous year, the trustees found it necessary to increase advertising prices. I am pleased to report that as a result of this the trust recorded a surplus of $3,003 for the year ended 31 March 2018. Whilst this is pleasing, the trust is likely to face increasing costs in the coming year.
After nine years as editor, Rebecca Harris has decided to retire from the position at the end of June. It is impossible to overstate the significance and value of Rebecca’s contribution to the Woodpecker and the local community. She has singlehandedly produced 11 editions every year including all editorial duties and advertising sales, without remuneration. On behalf of the trustees and the Woodend, Pegasus and Waikuku Beach communities, I wish to record our sincere thanks to Rebecca. Replacing Rebecca with effect from the August issue will be Debs Taylor-Hayhurst as editor and Roger Johnston as assistant editor. Profiles of Debs and Roger will appear in the July issue. This year we also said goodbye to trustees Graeme Barber and Rick Cable. Graeme had been a trustee since 2003 and a major contributor to the affairs of the trust. We thank both for their contributions. New trustees appointed during the year are Ian McGregor, Doug Wethey and Adrienne Simpson. With the ongoing population increase in the existing towns of the Woodpecker circulation, and the imminent development of Ravenswood, the need for the newsletter will grow. However, it’s survival is dependent in being able to find people willing to run it. Finally, our thanks are again due to Tyree Woodham and her band of helpers for looking after deliveries. Without this kind of support the Woodpecker could not survive. Graham Wood Chair
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PRGI – Pegasus Info Page – June 2018 AGM Our AGM was held on 8 May with a turnout in excess of 100 people, mostly from Pegasus, but also from Woodend. Our two guest speakers were very well received. Colin MacKay from NZTA gave us a run down on progress with the Southern Motorway extension to Rolleston and also the Christchurch Northern Corridor, which will be travelled by many of us living in this area. The bad news was that Colin informed us the new government has taken the Woodend bypass project off the 10year list. This news has prompted the Presidents of the WCA and PRGI to do some further work on trying to highlight just how important that project is to this area and beyond. They are working with Matt Doocey and others to highlight just how vital the bypass is to the safety and wellbeing of this area and that it does fit with the governments priorities for transport which include safety, accessibility and environmental issues. Watch this space as both the Woodend Community Association and the Pegasus Residents’ Group continue to work towards getting the bypass back on track and the road safety issues for the Woodend community addressed. We also had Paul Croft from Infinity come to talk to us about the Ravenswood development. The construction of BP is underway, with construction of McDonalds due to start in July and New World by the end of the year, with an opening date in 2019. More information about the guest speakers and their presentations can be found on the PRGI website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 6 THE WOODPECKER JUNE 2018
PRGI Update During May PRGI attended the Draft Long Term Plan Hearing to speak to their submission. A strong emphasis was placed on the need for immediate action to enable Pegasus to have a permanent community centre that meets the needs of the community. A report to Council in October 2017 included in its recommendations that Council “provide a 260 – 330m² community centre in Pegasus when the population reaches 2500 (within the next three years).” According to Council figures, that population figure was reached some months ago. It is disappointing that this recommendation was not included in the Draft LTP. Our current community centre is a temporary, leased facility, with a floor area of approx. 150m². It is our belief that a purpose-built community facility in Pegasus will not only serve the Pegasus community, but will also serve the wider community as it continues to grow. The final Long Term Plan (LTP) will be announced in June. PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE Diary: Check our website, or the noticeboard outside the community centre to see what is happening for the month of June. Bookings and enquiries for the community centre should be directed to prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com or phone 021 1080 634
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board
Woodend Safety Improvements Project This project has just got underway and the Board had an informative session with Mike Seabourne, from the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) at our May meeting. Board members had the opportunity to provide feedback on the issues that are faced every day by residents trying to move around and through Woodend and get to school, to the shops, to work, and home again. The Board were adamant safety improvements need to be made now to make daily life safer given the high volumes of traffic that passes through the middle of Woodend. We cannot wait for the Woodend Bypass to be approved and open. Advocacy for our Communities The Board ratified two submissions at our May meeting. Both are in the May agenda, see the link in ‘Keep informed’. The first was the Board’s submission to the Council on the draft Long Term Plan. The Chair, with support from other members of the Community Board presented the Board’s submission on the LTP to Council in early May. The second was a submission to NZTA on the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport. This focused on the need for the Woodend Bypass to be approved by the Government, not only for road safety reasons but also because SH1 is a physical division of the community that is difficult to overcome. The Board will continue to advocate for the Woodend Bypass. Update on the Woodend Pegasus Area Strategy Page 8 THE WOODPECKER JUNE 2018
The Board were updated on the Woodend Pegasus Area Strategy, which predates the existence of the Board. The strategy, which was adopted in 2013, identifies a vision for the area based on themes of connectivity, business, community and open spaces. The Board reviewed progress on projects identified to help achieve the vision. Examples of the tangible projects completed are the Pegasus playground and toilets at Pegasus lake. Others are underway, like the redevelopment of Gladstone Park and the cycleway along Gladstone Road. Some projects are ongoing like advocating for the Woodend Bypass and public transport. Keep Informed Facebook: @WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Check the Council website for more detail on all of the above at: https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/yourcouncil/meetings/minutes-and-agendas The next Woodend-Sefton Community Board meeting is scheduled for Monday 11 June commencing at 7pm in the Pegasus Community Centre. From your Woodend-Sefton Community Board Team: Shona Powell (Chair), Andrew Thompson (Deputy Chair), Andrea Allen, John Archer, Rhonda Mather, Cr Al Blackie, and Cr John Meyer. https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/yourcouncil/council-boards-and-committees/ woodend-sefton-community-board
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From our Mayor David Ayers
Woodend Bypass
Changes in Government land transport then, the route has been designated in priorities have put the Woodend bypass the Council’s District Plan and has been under threat, certainly in the medium term. approved as a project by the Board of the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). As many will remember, proposals go back a long way, but in about 2009-10, the project Projects of this scale need to appear in the crystallised around three choices: four lanes Canterbury Regional Transport Plan, which looks out ten years. Up until now, the on the existing road through the town, a western bypass and a short eastern bypass. bypass has not been in that plan because it was seen as being beyond ten years. Last The western bypass was removed from year, however, it did appear in the draft consideration because it added too much distance and time to journeys and was going Plan for construction in 2026-27, i.e., there, but not finally confirmed. The cost between to take Kaiapoi Māori Reserve land. the Pegasus Boulevard intersection and The reason why the short eastern bypass Smith Street/Lineside Road in Kaiapoi was “stacked up” against four-laning was that assessed at $62m. it meant traffic would be able to move unimpeded on State Highway 1, thus saving The Government, since it came into office last year, has prioritised road safety, public costs for New Zealand as a whole. This, transport and investment in local roads therefore, was the route chosen. Since (in Waimakariri, all our roads are “local” except State Highway 1 and Lineside Road). To pay for this they are taking funding away from State Highway construction and the Woodend Bypass isn’t making the cut. They are promising safety improvements on the Highway though Woodend – but that was being looked at anyway. NZTA have undertaken to consult with the Council. Part of that discussion will include comparing the national with the local perspectives. For Woodend and surrounding areas in Waimakariri, the issue isn’t journey time efficiency as NZTA sees it. The issue for us is the noise, the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and local traffic, the separation of the Woodend community into two halves and the proximity of the school and shops. It isn’t going to be easy, but we will keep advocating for your community. Page 10 THE WOODPECKER JUNE 2018
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Woodend Community Association A message from our President, Mark Paterson: Woodend Bypass The Woodend Bypass has just been taken off the NZTA’s Investment Proposal 10 year draft plan which was a surprise to all of us. Escalation is underway with Matt Doocey and the Waimakariri District Council (“WDC”). The Woodend-Sefton Community Board and the WDC have put in submissions supporting the Bypass. Updates will be provided as information is received. Woodend Corridor Safety Project The Woodend Corridor Safety Project (“Project”) is a project being run by the NZTA. The safety concerns with
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this corridor (the 50km zone through Woodend) have been raised by the Woodend Community Association (“WCA”) on a number of occasions and it is a step forward that the NZTA now have this on their radar. WCA have been communicating with the NZTA and they have advised that they are starting to prepare a business case for this Project and part of this preparation will be engaging with stakeholders, including WCA. No dates have yet been set for stakeholder engagement although WCA have requested to meet with the Project lead within the next month. Updates will be provided in due course. Lions Board Near the vegetable shop is a board that >>>
the Lions club had erected. This is very out of date. One of our projects this winter will be to get this updated with current information which should be useful for anyone who is seeking information on events, clubs, groups and businesses in our area. We look forward to engaging the community groups and businesses on this. Website and Relaunch of Facebook
and that you can tell us what initiatives or suggestions you have to make our community a better place to live. Thank you – Rebecca Harris WCA would like to thank Rebecca Harris for all of her hard work as Editor of The Woodpecker and wish her well in her “retirement”!
Our website is going to be updated and we expect this to be available to you all in July. Our aim is for it to be a hub of useful information for the community to make it easier for new and existing residents to access information about Woodend. Our Facebook page will be more active going forward. Keep an eye out for us.
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Email: Woodend.Community.Association@ gmail.com / Postal: P O Box 36, Woodend / Phone: 027 5349112
In the coming months we look forward to connecting to all of our community groups and businesses to introduce ourselves. We would love to work closer with groups and businesses to support their growth in our community. Photos of Woodend What does Woodend mean to you? On our website we would like to display photos that epitomise Woodend. If you have any photos that feature Woodend old and new and you are ok for them to be published, we would love them to be emailed through. Some of the pictures we are looking for might be of our parks, beauty of our beaches, children playing sport in Gladstone Park or people biking the Jill Creamer track. Email them to Woodend.Community.Association@gmail.com Membership Drive In the coming months we will be delivering fliers to letterboxes as we want you to become members to our association. By joining, it ensures that you are informed on what’s going on in the community
The next meeting for the WCA Committee will be held on 11th June at the Woodend Community Centre, 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend. President: Secretary:
Mark Paterson Andrea Rigby
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Woodend Combined Club AFFILIATED WITH FRIENDSHIP N.Z. INC
On a beautiful day in early May the club took a trip to the Christchurch Adventure Park at the bottom of the Port Hills. On arrival Nick gave us some of the history of the Park which had taken 6 years to plan.
Seven weeks after it opened in December, 2016, 50,000 people had been through. Then came the disastrous fire, after which it was shut for 10 months as there was much work to be done before it could be reopened in December, 2017. We were given a slide show showing all aspects of the park. It covers 900 acres, 600 of which was damaged by the fire. It has New Zealand’s longest chairlift, a zipline and a number of tracks, that on their map are in different colours showing degrees of difficulty. There are several buildings including the chairlift that a number of us rode to the top on. We could see Lyttelton Harbour on one side & the mountains on the other. A great day out. Our mini-speaker told us the story of how after they had both retired they decided to ship their motor-home to Australia and travel around for 18 months. After much planning it all came together and the boat sailed, with the van, from Lyttelton, on 16th January 2000. After picking up the van from the boat in Sydney, they were on their way up the east coast, much of the time freedom camping, which you can no longer do. They watched dolphins, took tours, fossicked and much more. They found the other motorhomers were very friendly and would gather at night to share their experiences. They travelled north to Townsville, then Katherine. Next came Kakadu & Litchfield National Page 14
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Park which were very beautiful. They were invaded by ants, thanks flyspray. On through Darwin and on to Broom where the sunsets were very beautiful. Now it was down the west coast through Port Headland and on to Perth. It was home across the 1.346 kms Nullabor Highway, taking 2 days. There was much more to the talk of this amazing trip. Chris Field, who is employed by the WDC as one of our 2 Civil Defense officers spoke at our last meeting. The WDC Offices in Rangiora are the operating centre for EQC in this area. Only the Mayor or his/ her delegate can call a disaster zone. The controller can take over your house or any equipment, if needed, at the time of a disaster. If the council offices are damaged then Mainpower’s building in Southbrook will be the centre. Anyone can join as a volunteer and they have people from 15 to 91 years. There are partnership agencies such as CDHB plus emergency services , Ministry of Social Welfare, waterworks and roadworks departments. Woodend, Kaiapoi and Pegasus, are part of the eastern sector. At the time of a disaster each sector has a team that is sent out into the community to become the eyes and ears and must feed back to the ops centre, there is training for this. There are medical teams based at designated centres, usually the school or community centre and a number of different agencies help out such as the Red Cross. The aim of Civil defence is to protect life and property. If you are interested in volunteering ring 311 9000, 021480829 or 021480862.
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The Woodend-Sefton Community Board has also made submissions supporting the bypass and cannot wait for it to be approved and open. Until this happens the Woodend Safety Improvements Project continues. They had an informative session with Mike Seabourne, from the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) at their May meeting where they were given the opportunity to provide feedback on the issues that are faced every day by residents trying to move around and through Woodend and get to school, to the shops, to work, and home again. The Board are adamant safety improvements need to be made now to make daily life safer given the high volumes of traffic that passes through the middle of Woodend.
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Woodend Garden Club
WOODEND GARDEN CLUB
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Our monthly meeting consisting of our AGM was held at the Woodend Community Centre on May 16th.
Brenda Batchelor 1st, Jeanie Robinson 2nd, Helen Power 3rd.
Election of Officers for Committee for 2018, were voted in as follows: President: Shirley Wheeler. Vice President: Jean Rutherford.
Bud Vase – Decorative Novice Lyn Oliff 1st, Pam Cleeve 2nd, Jan Herbert 3rd. Woodend Garden Club Cup – Cut Flowers
Secretary: Chris Sutherland.
Brenda Batchelor 1st, Tricia de Haan 2nd, Evelyn Wilson 3rd.
Treasurer: Pam Cleeve.
Pam Belvers Cup – Produce
Committee: Brenda Batchelor, Mavis Elms, Andrea Clinick, Tricia deHaan, Ingrid Eck, Jenny Leadbetter, Lynn Oliff, Helen Power & Pat Ellis.
Brenda Batchelor 1st, Tricia de Haan 2nd, Rae Miller 3rd.
Patrons this year are Phyllis Sheppard, and Shirley Wheeler Annual Prizes were presented to:Macann Cup – Most points for Year Brenda Batchelor 1st, Tricia de Haan 2nd, Rae Miller 3rd. Keeper Cup – Most entries for year Brenda Batchelor 1st, Tricia de Haan 2nd, Jeanie Robinson 3rd.
The monthly project was to make posies, which were delivered to the rest home in Woodend. Our meeting closed & was followed by finger food lunch, then we had our annual Bric n Brac and plant auction, lots of laughs supplied by our auctioneer Pam Cleeve. Our next meeting will be on 18th June at 1.30pm. New members & visitors are most welcome. Further info can be obtained by phoning our President, Shirley Wheeler – 03-327 3416 or Secretary Christine Sutherland - 03-310 7762.
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Kiwi Singles Bowling Woodend bowler Mavis Taylor (pictured left), a 3rd year player was the winner of this seasons Kiwi Singles, and was presented with a Trophy and prize by Diane Cross. Kiwi singles is a relatively new game of bowls for 3 players. The game is snappy and popular, which equalises men and women of any age. Each bowler plays 4 games during the afternoon, and marks 2. Played once a month, 1st to 11 points or 35 minutes, of which the points are added over the season to determine a winner. Kiwi Singles is supported bu the Canterbury Centre for the coming season, and played at the Canterbury Bowling Club at Forfar street. Would-be players can contact Diane Cross Ph: 03 385 2440 or Mavis Taylor PH; 03 920 1372
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CHURCH NOTICES
Woodend Methodist Church
86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Office Hours: Tuesday 1pm - 4pm, Thursday 9am - 12pm, Friday 9am - 1pm. Phone: 313 3448
Movie - Our next movie is on Wednesday 6 June at 1 p.m. We apologise that the film advertised to be shown last month was unavailable but it will be showing this time. It is a historical drama . Everyone welcome. Any queries phone Ruth 3122094 or Evelyn 3127740. Free entry. Gold coin donation for afternoon tea. Church Build Update – Building has weather protection in place to protect the building from rain damage now the
slate roofing has been removed. This also allows work to continue unhindered by inclement weather. The roof has been propped from the ground on the interior taking the weight off the walls, allowing damaged areas of bricks at the top of the walls to be removed. The bricks are being cleaned ready to be re-laid. The contractor is currently preparing to underpin and jack the buttresses to bring the walls back into alignment. Preparations are being made for a steel shaft to be placed into the chimney to strengthen this from the inside. Richmond Handbell Ringers – The Concert was very enjoyable with a variety of music, modern, music from the shows and classical music. Woodend Breakfast Church – Sunday 22 July at 9 a.m. Bev Alexander will speak on protecting our local bird species. A Pictorial Presentation by Frank Patrick on “Natures Rainbow” discovering New Zealand’s butterflies to be held at Woodend Methodist Hall at 1 p.m. on Friday 3 August 2018. Entry fee will be $3. Afternoon Tea will be provided. An International Night – Saturday 18 August at Trinity, King Street, Rangiora at 6 p.m. Hall Bookings – For any bookings of the Church Hall can you please contact Evelyn on 3127740.
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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.
It was with great sadness that we said farewell to Rev Shirley Hawke on May 6, but we took the opportunity to let her know how much she meant to us. The model of our church we presented to her, created by parishioner Chris Stewart, will ensure she never forgets us! We wish her all the best in her new role as Vicar of the Temuka and Te Ngawai Parishes and are sure she will bless them as she has blessed us. Rev Felicity Whitcombe was inducted as our new Vicar on May 7 and led her first service the following Sunday. It was great to welcome her here and it will be
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a pleasure to work with her. Her first two sermons were on forgiveness and prayer, we look forward to hearing what next week’s will be. We held a fundraiser this month at the Elmwood Auditorium, an absolutely hilarious production of ‘The Vicar of Dibley’. It was well organised, well attended and well performed – many thanks to Sue Stewart, who made it possible. A great night was had by all. We do hope you can join us at church this month, but whether we do or not, we wish you a good one. Stay warm!
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS Acorn Early Childcare 03 312 2179 Email: jointhefun@acornearlychildcare.co.nz Website: www.acornearlychildcare.co.nz Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson 312 7439 Lions Club of Pegasus President - Clare Giffard c/o Flat White 920 4036 Secretary Sharon Divall 920 0102 Lions Club of Woodend President David Marks 03 352 1016 Youth Centre Co-ordinator, Lois Inch 312 7732 Nature’s Play Preschool - Pegasus 943 4935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Pegasus Community Centre Bookings and enquiries: 021 1080 634 prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Pegasus Residents Group Inc Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Website: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com President: Ian Lennie Secretary: Rhonda Mather Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 03 327 6621 or 027 335 5771 St Barnabas Church, Woodend Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus Priest-inCharge: Rev. Shirley Hawke 03 550 3708 email: shirley-hawke@outlook.com cell:027 678 8270 Home Groups - Anne Graham 313 4457 Mainly Music – Keith Heyworth 03 745 9181 or email: rurukid@gmail.com cell :027 688 5597 Toy Library rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com Tuahiwi Community Pre-School 313 2141 Email: tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz Facebook: Tuahiwi Community Preschool Website: www.TuahiwiCommunityPreschool Woodend Sefton Community Board Chairperson, Shona Powell 021 0231 6152 shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Deputy Chairperson, Andrew Thompson Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com Woodend Badminton Club Paul Henderson 0274 925 936 Woodend Bowling Club President, Rae Miller 310 0202 Secretary, Jenny Anderson 312 9076 Page 22
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Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris 313 7832 Woodend Combined Club President, Elaine Cole 03 327 9228 Secretary, Lynn Muir 03 312 2027 Woodend Community Association Inc President, Mark Paterson Secretary, Andrea Rigby Email: woodend.community.association@gmail.com Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group Chairperson, John Batistic 310 0654 Woodend Country Music Club Marilyn Johnston (President) 312 7589 or 021 136 2929 Don Smyth (VPres) 03 981 6407 or 021 217 2652 Woodend Cricket Club Bruce Davey 312 2413 Woodend Garden Club Shirley Wheeler, President 03 327 3416 Christine Sutherland, Secretary 310 7762 Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311 Woodend Gym Club Stephanie 312 2993 Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Helen Power 313 5749 Rex Macauley 313 3627 Woodend Junior Cricket Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Philomeno Kinera 313 1912 Hall Bookings, Evelyn 312 7740 Woodend Netball Club Caitlin Loose, President 312 2237 Rachael Paterson, Secretary 312 7439 Woodend Play Centre Phone: 027 353 2131 Email: woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Woodendplaycenter/ Woodend Preschool/Nursery Sheryl Rule 312 7654 email: office@woodendpreschool.co.nz website: www.woodendpreschool.co.nz Woodend Rugby Club www.woodendrugby.co.nz President, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Secretary, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Senior Club Captain, Phil Kennett 027 717 2569 Junior Club Captain, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Club Room Bookings, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Woodend Tennis Club Jim Bucknell 313 9405 Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb 312 7487 Woodend/Waikuku Plunket Clare Hewett 312 2640
CLASSIFIEDS & COMMUNITY NOTICES WOODEND LIONS PROJECT. Bagged animal manure/sawdust mix. $5.00/bag. Delivered free Woodend area. Saturday or by arrangement. Phone Lois 3127732 or Cliff 3131651. ‘STEADY AS YOU GO’ (SAYGo) Exercise Classes: 1.30pm Thursday in the Pegasus Community Centre. Join us for this class, which works to improve your balance, strength, general fitness and wellbeing. A mixture of seated and standing stretches and exercises. A fun, casual class ...no need to book...just come along. $2 - ALL WELCOME. The
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PEGASUS PLUS GROUP A new social group for Pegasus residents, plus those in surrounding areas. Our aim is for semi-retired and retired people to come along to socialise, meet new people and have fun with a variety of activities. Join us at the Pegasus Community Centre from 1 3pm on Wednesday 27 June. Cost of $2 to help with room hire, tea and coffee. Please contact Kay or David Mills for more information on 920 0126. THE WOODEND SPRING FLOWER SHOW Committee has been compiling the Schedule for the 2018 Show to be held on October 6. The Schedule will be available in July. Most Sections remain the same with some Class titles altered. A new innovation in the Daffodil area is the introduction of an Intermediate Section which bridges the gap between the Novice Section and the Open Section.
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