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This Month with Harry This month we will endeavour to leave the old pub site and start heading up the main road into central city. However before we go we will relate one or two facts about the place and one or two of the legends.
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For many years the Royal Hotel in Woodend was the only place in N.Z. that you could buy beer by the pound. The council pound was on the corner straight opposite. It is known that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, he of Sherlock Holmes fame, stayed at the Royal Hotel when he visited N.Z. in the early 1900s. He was interested in things Maori and spent time at the Tuahiwi school where he presented young Wiremu Karaitiana with a signed copy of one of his books. In the late 1930s, Harry Barnes was the publican at the Royal. His only son, Alan, was the first N.Z. serviceman to be killed in World War 2 when his flying boat crashed in Singapore on the day war was declared. During World War 2, a cousin of my father spent several hours sharing a fox-hole with a member of the Maori battalion during the battle of Casino. When this guy found out the cousin was familiar with Woodend, he related the story of how one of his ancestors had been with Te Rauparaha during the sacking of Kaiapohia. After the battle they had
gathered up several pieces of carving to take back to Kapiti Island and were carrying them to waiting canoes in the Cam River. For some reason they had to abandon them and buried them at what was to become the hotel site with the intention of retrieving them at a later date. They were found by the workmen digging a cellar for the pub, who sold them to one of the many museum agents touring N.Z. at the time sourcing artifacts. A legendary tale that has been told many times, and is supposed to be true, Continues on page 20 >>>
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From our Mayor David Ayers
The Long Term Plan
It’s that time of the year again when we go out to the community and ask you about our spending priorities. Every third year, this process is more significant because we put out a Long Term Plan, the draft if which is about to be published. It looks out ten years, and thirty years for infrastructure. Much of this year’s Plan, as it affects the Woodpecker’s circulation area, is the same as for the rest of the District – refuse and recycling collection proposals, the multi-
sport stadium, the water matters. There is however, one proposal, for the end of the ten-year time-frame, for some kind of library and community space for the Woodend/Pegasus area. While the work itself may be ten years out, there may be a need to purchase land much earlier than that. We anticipate the Woodend-PegasusWaikuku part of the District to grow to about 10,000 people within the next 30 years and there may need to be more in the way of community facilities to serve that population. Note that I vaguely said “some kind” of facility. What form that building or buildings would take and what services would be offered is yet to be determined. Likewise the location is not decided either, although the new Ravenswood commercial area in north Woodend has been suggested. We would like to hear from you! Submissions can be made on-line or as hard copy. As a postscript, it is good to see the groundwork for the residential part of the Ravenswood development under way beside Chinnerys Road Woodend. In the post-red-zoning population shift to and within Waimakariri, not much happened in Woodend because of the lack of available land. Now with the Ravenswood and Two Roads developments, this is no longer the case.
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EDITOR REQUIRED The Woodpecker is published monthly by a charitable trust and circulates in the Woodend, Pegasus and Waikuku areas. The Trustees are seeking an editor to replace the retiring editor from June 2018. The position would suit a community minded person who has had previous experience in the newspaper, desktop publishing or public relations industries. Although initial training will be given, familiarity with Adobe InDesign software would be a prerequisite.
The time requirement is approximately 3 days per month. At present, the editor also solicits advertising for the monthly publication, but this function could be split off if necessary. If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with: Rebecca Harris thewoodpecker2003@gmail.com or phone 0211 966 255 or Rhonda Mather rfmpegasus2011@gmail.com or phone 0274 310 803
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Woodend Community Association Update WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – 2018
motorists not to stop even if the sign is out on the other side of the road.
2017 ended for the WCA with the successful completion of the Jill Creamer Trail which was a fantastic achievement. We would like to thank Ted and Caroline Marist from Canterbury Honda for the donation of the water pump which we are using to water the new plants near Sandhill Road corner, along with Vera Setz for donating the Jill Creamer Trail sign at the beach.
In order to address this, WCA are actively working with NZTA to ensure our roads are made safer for our residents. We are reaching out to the Community to sign our petition for pedestrian crossings to be added. A large number of you have already signed which is fantastic!
As we move forward in 2018 we are excited to be starting the next community project on the Woodend Beach area. We thank those residents who provided feedback to us on this end of 2017. It is encouraging to know community vision is shared. The project is in the early stages at present with a draft proposal to be discussed with the Tuhaitara Trust and other relevant stake holders. Watch this space! PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PETITION The lack of pedestrian crossings in our town centre on SH1 makes it very dangerous for our children, elderly residents and families with babies and toddlers to cross the road. We currently have two places to cross SH1 where a ‘refuge’ is provided with an island in the middle of the road. Neither of these are ‘pedestrian crossings’ or ‘courtesy crossings’ even though one of these is the school crossing. Anecdotal reporting is that 9 times out of 10, motorists don’t stop at these islands to allow people to cross the road. Even when the school crossing is patrolled it is a common occurrence for Page 6 THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2018
If you would like to add your name to the petition, forms will be at the school and preschools. If you do not frequent the school or preschool please email us at woodend.community.association@gmail.com WCA COMMITTEE – MARKETING ROLE WCA Committee are looking for a person who has marketing skills who would be willing to provide assistance to WCA with generating marketing ideas and activities. It is not a requirement of the role for you to formally join the Committee, but we would very much appreciate any time and assistance that someone with these skills can offer. Please contact us by email if you can assist. Thank you! woodend.community.association@gmail. com. WCA COMMITTEE MEETING The next meeting for the WCA Committee will be held on 5th March at the Woodend Community Centre, 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend. President: Mark Paterson Vice President: Andy Childs Secretary: Andrea Rigby Treasurer: Paul McKeefry Email: Woodend.Community.Association@gmail.com
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board
LOTS HAPPENING! As a Community Board member it sometimes feels like meetings and paperwork can dominate, so it is great to see some of that paperwork and discussion turning into tangible results. Pegasus parkrun Late last year, the WSCB approved the purchase and installation of ‘parkrun’ distance markers to go around Lake Pegasus. The Pegasus parkrun takes place at 8am each Saturday morning – it is free and all are welcome, and it has quickly become a very popular event. The distance markers will be used for the parkrun event, but are also there for all to use as they walk, run, or cycle towards their personal fitness goals. Waikuku Beach to Pegasus Pathway Last year the Board approved the upgrade of the trail from Waikuku Beach to Pegasus (through the Tūhaitara Coastal Park) and this is currently underway. The path will be upgraded to an all-weather surface that will enable easy passage for walkers, runners, cyclists, strollers and mobility scooters. The project is due to be completed early March, so pop down check it out with the family.
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it much more user friendly, as it had previously become quite overgrown.
Tiritiri Moana Dr to Pegasus Beach NZTA The Woodend-Sefton Community Board continue to lobby NZTA for safety improvements to State Highway 1 in our area and will be following developments closely over the next few months. Fitness Equipment – Gladstone Park Five pieces of static exercise equipment have been installed in Gladstone Park beside the track on Hakatere Road. Signs at each station tell people how to use it. This along with the two dog parks, the sealed path across Gladstone Park and planting have extended the Park into a very useful space for all. If you haven’t been there for a while this is another place to check out. Long Term Plan (LTP) Look out for information on how to give your feedback on the Council long term plan. This is your chance to have your say on some of the issues that will define the immediate and longer term future of the District and which may have an impact on rates. This includes a number of issues including the proposed Waimakariri indoor sports facility, Waste Minimisation proposals (including 3 bins), District Regeneration, Community Facilities >>>
<<< and Water Management. The consultation period will run from Friday 9 March until Monday 9 April. KEEP INFORMED Check the Council website for more detail on any of the above: http://www.waimakariri. govt.nz/your-council/meetings/minutesand-agendas. Board member contact details are also available on the WDC website. The next Woodend-Sefton Community Board meeting scheduled for Monday 12 March commencing at 7pm in the Woodend Community Centre. 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 Photos by Andrew Thompson & Shona Powell.
*NEW* LUNCHTIME YOGA BEGINNER CLASS IN PEGASUS Starting: Tues 13th Feb - Tues 17th April. Time: 12-1pm Venue: Pegasus Community Center, 2 doors down from the Flat White cafe. Cost: 10 weeks for $110 or pay as you go at $13 a class. Booking essential as the course will only go ahead if there is enough interest. You don’t need to be flexible to start yoga. “Yoga is ideally suited to prevent physical and mental illness and to protect the body generally, developing an inevitable sense of self-reliance and assurance. Strengthening while lengthening keeping the breath flowing to connect body and mind.” For more info and to book a space please call Alexandra on 021 044 3208 or email pilatesforyou.alexandra@gmail.com
Oakwood Road is Now Open! Beautiful gifts and homewares at Woodend Nurseries If you haven’t seen us already, come on down to Woodend Nurseries and visit the latest addition to the family! We have opened a gorgeous gifts and homewares store with something for everyone and because we keep our prices lower, stock changes regularly!
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PRGI - Pegasus Info Page - March 2018 PRGI UPDATE The Pegasus Residents Group has hit the 200 mark!! We currently have over 200 member households. We also have over 500 followers on our Facebook page, so this is proving a good way of communicating. Check out our FB page: Pegasus Residents Group Inc. March is renewal time for our members and this year you will automatically be sent an invoice to make things easier for both you and us. We welcome Joe Faimalo as a new committee member. Joe and his wife Rochelle are well known in the Pegasus community, with Rochelle being a past member of the committee.
AGM Our AGM is scheduled for 7pm Tuesday 8 May at the Woodend Community Centre and we have guest speakers from Ravenswood and NZTA coming along, so mark that in your diary and we’ll give you more details closer to the time.
The Pegasus residents and soon to be residents page is run by private individuals (and they do a jolly good job of it too Thank you Lavina and Christine!)
MINUTES SECRETARY NEEDED Our lovely Minute Taker, Bev is retiring, so we are seeking a replacement to join our committee. If you: • Are a good listener • Accurate note-taker • Have access to Word software and know how to use it • Are available on the second Tuesday evening each month • Are keen to be more involved in your community and know more about what’s happening… Please contact Rhonda at prgi@ pegasusresidentsgroup.com or phone 021 1080 634 for more info. We are a proactive group who have fun while getting things done. You are welcome to come along to our next meeting on 13 March if you would like to see for yourself how we operate.
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PEGASUS LAKE
As a rule, PRGI do not respond to Facebook posts. If you have a question or concern you want to put to us, we would love to hear from you, but please contact us by email. While Facebook can be a good way of information sharing; if it isn’t information or inspiration, it is probably wasting time and misinforming. So, if you are wondering why we don’t respond to posts on FB, it is because we prefer to deal in facts and don’t want those facts getting lost in a quagmire of misinformation and negativity. Also, many people get confused about who controls the FB pages. Pegasus Residents Group Inc. is our only page.
Sad to say that Pegasus Lake is now affected by the algal bloom. People are asked to avoid contact with the Lake, especially children and dogs. More information about the algal bloom and Lake closure can be found at: Waimakariri. govt.nz or prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup. com
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GLADSTONE PARK The dog park is now open and being used, which is great to see. If you haven’t taken your dog down there yet, give it a go, as it is a great environment to let them have a good run around.
Exercise equipment has been installed along the Hakatere Road ridge, adding another dimension to our recreation and exercise options in Pegasus. Further improvements will be undertaken at Gladstone Park over the next year or two, including playground improvements, additional playing fields and more planting.
PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE Check our website, or the noticeboard outside the community centre to see what is happening for the month of March. Bookings and enquiries for the community centre should be directed to prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com or phone 021 1080 634
RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA An invitation to Pegasus residents… Date: 14 March 2018 Time: 10.15am – 12noon Venue: 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. All welcome. For more info phone Ronel: 021 072 4636
` THANK YOU `
To AMI Rangiora for sponsoring the insurance on the Pegasus Community Watch car (again) and Straight-n-Paint Rangiora for repainting the bonnet of the PCW car free of charge. Your generosity keeps us going! Pegasus - Living It - Loving It!
Tūhaitara Coastal Park Bike Ride “Where Fresh Water Meets the Sea” Ki te wahi e tutuki ai te wai kit e moana Just us for Sea Week as we explore the Tūhaitara Coastal wetlands from Woodend Beach to the Ashley Rakahuri Estuary. The 14km (approx.) round trip will include a mix of cultural and environmental stops showcasing the significance of the area. We have numerous projects underway to restore and protect these most sensitive ecosystems along with a look at some of the native fauna. Mostly trail riding with some roads. Grade 1 easiest.
Saturday March 3, 4:00 – 6:45pm Meet at Tūhaitara Coastal Park Office, Woodend Beach Free event, everyone is welcome.
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Woodend Bowling Club
Barry Smith, a first year bowler has spent many hours practicing his bowls. He was justly rewarded when he came up against Ross Heasley, a second year player, in the men’s first and second years singles final. Barry found his weight and green from end one, even though the conditions were tricky with a gusty wind the result was never in doubt. The final score was, 21 - 8.
Playing in the women’s club development singles, (this is for players who have played from one to eight years). Jenny played Mavis Taylor in the final, Mavis, a third year bowler gave it her all. The game looked like Jenny’s all the way, but Mavis fought back and after twenty one ends, hit the lead by one shot. The score was then Mavis eighteen, Jenny seventeen, in the first to twenty one shots. Jenny went on to score a three, then needing only one more shot. On what became the last end she played a superb opening bowl making it difficult for Mavis to score. Mavis fought to the end, but the game was Jenny’s, winning twenty one seventeen.
Barry Smith, left, Ross Heasley. Jenny Anderson, recently retired, decided to give the game of bowls a go. Her partner Alex Wyllie, has been a member of the club for some time and it’s now a passion they both share. Jenny, now playing in her second year has shown huge potential from the beginning. This has not gone unnoticed by the Canterbury women’s selectors , Jenny was selected to play in the Canterbury development team a few weeks ago. As was Neil Tiplady, another development player from the Woodend Club. Both players have the ability to attain a high level in the game if they choose. Page 12 THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2018
Mavis Taylor, left, Jenny Anderson. Both women had played five games to reach the final, Jenny being undefeated in all her games. Jenny Anderson has since won the women’s open, club singles championship, defeating Joan Macfarlane 21-16.
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Woodend Playcentre
Woodend Playcentre is up and running, and well into the swing of things for the new year! We have spaces on all our sessions, and cater for children from 0-6 years old. Playcentre is a fantastic place for you to
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learn alongside your children, and get a little messy along the way. Our outside area has plenty of space to burn off some energy - with a sandpit, bike track, playground and vege garden. We are excited to have been selected as part of The Warehouse Rangiora ‘Bags for Good’ fundraising initiative. The funds of which we are planning on putting towards a hill slide for our under 2’s – so please to vote for us with your token at the checkout! Come along and see what we are all about – the first 3 visits are free. We offer ECE hours for over 3’s, and incredibly reasonable termly rates. Session times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (during the school term) 9:15am-12:15pm Woodend Playcentre 6B School Road , Woodend (behind the Community Centre) 0273532131 Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/Woodendplaycenter/ or email for more info: woodend@playcentre.org.nz
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Woodend Garden Club
We had our monthly meeting on 19th February Pam Cleeve our President welcomed new members and members to the club. A report was given on the picnic held at Waikuku Beach in January where those who attended had a most enjoyable day. A reminder was given of AGM for Spring Flower show. Our speaker was John Campbell on Orchids. He gave a most interesting and amusing talk of his life and travels all over the world based on Orchids Our Show and Grow competition winners were:Decorative. “Free Expression” OpenJeanie Robinson 1st, Helen Power 2nd, Brenda Batchelor 3rd.
Novice: Pam Cleeve 1st, Evelyn Wilson 2nd, Andrea Clinick 3rd. Cut Flowers Large Bloom: Pam Cleeve 1st, Brenda Batchelor 2nd, Rae Miller 3rd. Cut flowers Small Bloom: Evelyn Wilson 1st, Pat Ellis 2nd, Pam Cleeve 3rd. Flowering Shrub: Rae Miller 1st, Shirley Wheeler 2nd, Brenda Batchelor. Spike: Brenda Batchelor 1st, Pam Cleeve 2nd, Rae Miller 3rd. Cluster: Shirley Wheeler 1st, Pat Ellis 2nd, Andrea Clinick 3rd. One Rose: Trish deHaan 1st, Andrea Clinick 2nd, Brenda Batchelor 3rd. Produce: 3 Radishes: Brenda Batchelor 1st. Lettuce: Brenda Batchelor 1st, Pam Cleeve 2nd, Trish de Haan 3rd. Bowl of Edible Berries: Pam Cleeve 1st, Trish de Haan 2nd, Brenda Batchelor 3rd. Best in Show: Pam Cleeve. Most Points: Pam Cleeve Next meeting March 19th. Speaker Michael Coulter on Chrysanthemums 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.
Woodend Indoor Bowling Club
MONDAY 5 March is the start of the indoor bowling season and we are keen to welcome new members. Please call into the Woodend Community Centre any MONDAY evening at 7.15pm. We welcome members of all ages. For further information please contact: Club Captain: Rex Macauley 313 3627 or 021 126 3344. Kelvin Harrison 312 7103 Page 16 THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2018
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NORTH CANTERBURY Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury can help you in many ways. Our Bureau offers you the opportunity to speak to a lawyer at our regular legal clinics, to get help with developing and writing CVs and letters, and to consult with a JP. We also take bookings for the St John Health Shuttle. And, of course, we are able to assist you with a wide variety of enquiries and issues – so, if you are not sure, ask us. 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
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Our first trip this year was to the truffle farm at “Limestone Hills”, in the Waipara Gorge. Gareth was there to welcome us & give us a very interesting talk on truffle growing & how they began. Twenty-one years ago he & his wife chose the area for it’s ideal truffle growing conditions. The first trees were planted in 1989, 97 in all, then two more blocks in the early 2000’s. They have 4 different species of truffle and a lovely Beagle, Rosie, to sniff them out. Some need shade while others need sun & all have a symbiotic relationship with the trees, hazelnut & oak. They had their first truffle after 9 years. They take 5 to 15 years to grow. The best way to store is in an air tight container with eggs in the warmest part of the refrigerator. When cooked the eggs have a great taste we were assured. Many of their truffles go to Auckland with some to a few local restaurants. Rosie sniffed several out for us to look at. They were brown, knobly & quite smelly. Our trip finished with a great meal at the “Railway Tavern”, Amberley.
A Neolithic settlement was the topic of our mini speaker this month. She visited Skara Brae whilst in the UK last year. It is located on the Orkney Islands, off the north east tip of Scotland.It is a UNESCO World heritage site & was built & occupied between 3180BC & 2500BC for about 600 years. They appear to have been peaceful people as no weapons were found, but, many artefacts such as dice, tools, jewellery & pottery were. The houses were all made of flat stones & linked by covered passageways. They raised cattle & sheep & ate much seafood. Grains were unearthed suggesting barley was grown. It is also believed they were astronomers. This was
such an interesting talk & all too short. Sally, from Compass F.M., 104.9, was our main speaker. This radio station is based in Rangiora & broadcasts to all North Canty & Hurunui, but, can be heard as far away as Timaru, Banks Peninsula & Sumner. It transmits from Mt. Grey & was begun in 2010 by one man & 62 volunteers with one paid employee. The idea then was to have fun & it was not really connecting to the community. After a survey a few years ago the music has changed & in 2014 Sally was appointed Business Development Officer & it began to become more community orientated. There is some commercial advertising, but, they must be business’s between the Waimakariri & Conway Rivers. In 2016 they developed more structure and now have a good relationship with Fire & emergency, civil defence, police & the Councils. There is now 5 staff. 3 part time & 2 full time. Students from the high schools can do a day media course to learn more about broadcasting. The Station is run by a Charitable Trust & has several local backers. We learnt so much more such as the support they give to locals going through difficult times. Once again, another very interesting talk. David Mills – President 03 9200126 Rae Millar – Secretary 3100202 The
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<<< From page 1 THIS MONTH WITH HARRY
Beach Road & Main Road looking South, 1904
concerns a Tuahiwi horse breeder and trainer who found one of his stock in a dead state one morning. He went to the pub and raffled the horse off at 10/- a ticket. When the lucky ticket holder moaned about the state of his winnings the seller pleaded total innocence as to the horses demise and gave the guy his 10/- back as a gesture of good faith. Refresh memories and for those such as Bruce and Ted who know only about dollars, the pound was a pen where wandering stock were impounded. If the owner could be identified they would have to pay a fee to retrieve them as sort of a fine for letting them wander in the first place. If no-one claimed them they would be auctioned off after public notification. It was the done thing for locals to arrange that there would be only one bidder at these sales and many a bargain was had. There were instances
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Judsons Road, 1922
of wrongful impounding especially by fueding farmers and there were several court cases. Nothing like getting one over the neighbour by opening his gate and letting his cows out. Tom and Marge Huria lived next to the pound. From her kitchen window Marge had a good view of the road either side of the pub. During the days of 6 o’clock closing, the police made many visits to uphold the law. When she spotted them, a phone call to the hotel with a coded message “a pound of butter please” was the signal to clear the bar.
Woodend School is seeking expressions of interest through the Request for Proposal process for an onsite before and afterschool care programme for our students. It is envisaged that this will be a pack in pack out system with provision for a holiday programme to be included. Proposals need to be received before March 16th 2018 Woodend School PO Box 93 Woodend 7641 or email: office@woodend.school.nz
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• Green waste removal • Landscaping: Paving, planting, retainer walls and new lawns. (Quotes provided incl. Winz)
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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.
Mainly Music began again on 14 February, with new leaders Litia and Megan, everyone seemed to have a great time. Sadly it wasn’t able to be run the following week, becoming a victim of the weather. For everyone’s sake we pray we won’t have any more weather events like that in the foreseeable future. Our Lenten study began on 20 February and is on the subject of ‘Hope, Through Lent With Romans’. This year we are able to run two groups, on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings, which is great. For The Tribe Youth, it’s that time of year again – the time of the Big Night In sleepover at the church! It’s run for youngsters of 12 and upwards and judging by previous events, they will have a
fantastic time, as they get to know God and one another better. The men’s home group began again last month but for various reasons, the women’s home group wasn’t able to. It will be re-starting in March. In case you’re wondering, the two groups run on alternate weeks for the benefit of couples with young children, so that there will always be a parent at home. Our regular services continue to run each Sunday, with the traditional service at.30 am and the contemporary service at 4.30 pm. We would love it if any week (or every week!) you would like to join us. In the meantime, enjoy the first month of Autumn and let’s hope for a more peaceful and settled month weatherwise.
Woodend Methodist Church
86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Office Hours: Tuesday 1pm - 4pm, Thursday 9am - 12pm, Friday 9am - 1pm. Phone: 313 3448
Welcome to the first report for 2018. Hard to believe two months of 2018 have gone already. The first movie for the year will be showing at 1 p.m. sharp on Wednesday 7 March. It is an American biographical comedy/ drama. Everyone welcome. Any queries phone Ruth 3122094 or Evelyn 3127740. Free entry. Gold coin donation for afternoon tea. On Sunday 11 March there will be no service at Woodend as we are combining with Rangiora for a Breakfast Church at 9 a.m. at Trinity Church in King Street. All welcome. Very exciting news. The contract has been let for the restoration of the Church Page 22
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and at this stage work is scheduled to start on site on 12 March. Easter Services are as follows: 29 March – Maundy Thursday – Service of Shadows at Woodend at 7.30 p.m. 30 March – Good Friday – Combined Service at Rangiora Trinity 9.30. This will be combined with John Knox. 1 April – Easter Sunday – Sunrise service at 6.30 a.m. at Woodend 1 April – Easter Sunday – 10.30 a.m. at Rangiora Trinity Hall Bookings – For any bookings of the Church Hall can you please contact Evelyn on 3127740.
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