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Opening of new Cycle and Walkway to Woodend Beach named in memory of tireless community stalwart
Woodend Community Association Update
Final plans are underway for the official opening of a new community facility helping to create a safe 3.8km walking and cycling trail between the Woodend Township and Beach. The official opening is set for Sunday 12th November at 10.30am (Cnr Judson and Woodend Beach Roads) and is in conjunction with the Tuhaitara Coastal Park’s annual open day at Woodend Beach from 10.30am to 3pm. The Waimakariri District Council completed a feasibility study for the trail in June 2013 with an estimated budget of $250,000 however there was no Council funding available for this project. The Woodend Community Association however believed it was a priority for the community so they took the lead on the project with support and funding from the Council and the Woodend-Sefton Community Board. The Woodend Community Association would like to recognize all the people who have contributed to this project’s successful completion including local community residents who donated via a “Give a Little” page and a “Buy a Metre” campaign,
The new trail is dedicated to the memory of tireless community stalwart, Jill Creamer.
fundraising events such as quiz nights, a bike obstacle course and roller disco. Local contractors and businesses who donated funds and provided services for free or at cost included Michael Stopforth Contracting, Paving Pro, Men at Work, Taggarts, TIL Freight, and Road Metals Ltd. A variety of grants contributed the larger amounts of funding required to complete the project Continues on page 26 >>>
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Ceremony to bless new school building
Pictured above second from left, Kaumatua, Pone Taite, is flanked by others who attended the blessing ceremony for the new Woodend School Building. It was held at the end of the school holidays so it would be ready for students at the beginning of the school term. The ceremony was led by the Kaiapoi High School Kapahaka group and was attended by staff, some student leaders and parents and a member of the Board. To read more about the moving ceremony turn to page 16.
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From our Mayor David Ayers
Time to appreciate and protect our backyard
Earlier this year we had a brief visit from a delegation from our Sister City of Enshi, right in the middle of China. It included the Prefecture Governor and a number of other officials and business people. During the course of a tour of highlights of the District, we found that we had a bit of gap, and we were already in Pegasus, so we took them to Pegasus Beach. It was a rather cool morning and apart from a couple of hardy wet-suited surfers in the distance, the beach in both directions was empty as far as the eye could see. The sheer emptiness of it was a revelation and a delight to our visitors. They do see wilderness – the Enshi Prefecture has a lot of forested areas – but not to see little sign of human life for such distances was something beyond their experience. The two surfers actually helped to accentuate the emptiness. This reminds us of how lucky we are in our
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District and, indeed much of New Zealand. It isn’t too hard to get away from it all and feel the natural environment take over. It is something that attracts visitors, the irony being, of course, that the more visitors there are, the less emptiness! The soon-to-be-opened Jill Creamer walkway/cycleway is going to improve access to our coastal areas – and to emptiness at some times of the year. The opening coincides with an open day at Tūhaitara Coastal Park, again a space, which while not usually devoid of people, nevertheless enables us to appreciate our backyard (or is it our front yard?) even more. Our beaches and the immediate hinterland are precious to us. The dunes, the vegetation, the estuary and river-mouths and the foreshore are fragile environments that are easily abused by thoughtlessness. Let’s all work together to protect them.
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board
October Meeting Update PUBLIC MEMORIALS
Last month we told you about three memorial projects that have come before the Board recently. The fourth memorial request to be approved was the naming of an area around the south end of Lake Pegasus, including the playground, and the installation of a picnic table for all to use. This area will be known as Karen Eastwood Park, after Pegasus resident, Karen Eastwood, who died late last year. The Board have approved a contribution of $2,000 toward the picnic table and a fundraising campaign is underway with a Givealittle page set up by family and friends for the additional funds needed for a large table, its installation, and planting. Karen’s connection with Pegasus dated back to when there were only sticks in the ground. She worked with Bob Robertson during the early years, and became well known as a local real estate salesperson, a Pegasus Residents’ Group Committee member and member of the WoodendAshley Community Board, including a time as Chair. Her passion and enthusiasm for Pegasus were obvious to anyone who came into contact with her. The GiveaLittle page can be found at: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ kareneastwoodmemorial LONG TERM PLAN This month Greenspace Manager, Chris Brown, spoke to the Board about the Parks and Playground Management Plan and outlined some of the possible projects over the next 10 years in our communities. Upgrades of some parks were discussed, including Owen Stalker Park in Woodend. Youth facilities were also discussed and the Board is keen to see progress in this area. The Board look forward to engaging with Page 8 THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2017
the community as more information comes to hand and feedback is sought. RAVENSWOOD ROAD NAMES
The Board approved the altering of the names of two roads in the Ravenswood subdivision. The spelling of the name Shipton Avenue as supplied by the developer last year was incorrect and it has been corrected to Shrimpton Avenue, after Ingram Shrimpton, who was the first person to farm land in Waikuku. Lilburne Street was renamed to Clegg Street, after the Clegg family who owned some of the land prior to the development. As the subdivision is at the early stages of development, any change to the existing road names would have little impact on the community. The Board would like to hear from anyone that has a suggestion for a road name they would like to be considered in the future. DRAFT PUBLIC DOMAIN POLICY The Board appointed Board Member Andrea Allen as their representative on the Draft Public Domain Policy Reference Group. This group will develop a Draft Public Domain Policy for formal consultation in 2018. Public domain is identified as the public space adjacent to Business 1 and 2 Zones in the Waimakariri District. KEEP INFORMED Check the Council website for more detail: http://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/yourcouncil/meetings/minutes-and-agendas. The next Woodend-Sefton Community Board meeting scheduled for Monday 13 November 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 and Shona Powell
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A special place to honour Karen Eastwood
Family and friends of Karen Eastwood are fundraising to create a memorial for her after her sudden death last year from Cancer, the aim of the venture is to create a place for her family, and community to remember her.
Karen was very involved in the Pegasus Community, she was totally passionate about Pegasus Town and its many assets and loved to create opportunities for locals to gather and meet and make connections to grow the thriving community. As a real estate agent , Karen sold a large majority of the current Pegasus residents their land and houses, as a board member of the Woodend-Sefton Community Board she fought hard for the things needed in the community, and as a committee member of the Pegasus Residents’ Group
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her knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication to the community was highly valued. An area overlooking the lake, beach and bridge has been approved by the Waimakariri District Council, and is to be named “Karen Eastwood Park”. A large table that will accommodate at least two families is to be positioned at the top of the Lake Pegasus near the children’s playground.
The Woodend-Sefton Community Board has approved $2,000 toward the table and her friends and family are fundraising an extra $5,500 to cover the rest of the table cost, plants, concrete and a plaque. Donations can be made to https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ kareneastwoodmemorial
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PRGI - Pegasus Info Page - November 2017 GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME… WDC maintenance contractors have been struggling to keep on top of vegetation control in the last month. The high rainfall prevented access to some areas due to soft nature of the ground, and also later promoted fast grass growth. Staff are following this up with the maintenance contractors. Also, staff have met with the golf club to remind them of their responsibilities regarding the mowing of the roadsides adjacent to the land they own, including Mapleham Drive and Infinity Drive. They were unaware of the Council policies. Within Pegasus WDC are mowing the road frontages of vacant sections where they can’t locate the property owner. PRGI encourage residents to be patient and understand that WDC have the same issues across the entire district to deal with. The extra growth does not currently pose a fire risk. If you can’t cope with looking at all that lovely lush green grass, head for the beach! OTHER UPDATES The new dog park just needs signage and drinking fountains and it will be ready for use. It may well be all go by the time you read this. The new Pegasus Beach toilets and change rooms were delayed by substandard materials needing to be replaced. This has now been done and once the internal fixtures are in, it will be all go in time for summer! EMAIL CHANGES A reminder to those residents affected by the upcoming changes to Vodafone Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 12 THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2017
email accounts (clear, paradise, ihug etc), please ensure you send us your new email address so we can continue to keep you informed. COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Coming to a letterbox near you soon! The Pegasus, Woodend & Waikuku Community Directory lists over 150 LOCAL businesses, services, clubs and groups, so make sure it doesn’t get mixed up with the junk mail. A very good ready-reference to keep on hand and for those who prefer, it will be available on our website also. There are lots of changes and additions since last year, so throw out the old copy to avoid confusion. TE KOHAKA O TUHAITARA TRUST The Tūhaitara Coastal Park is a real gem on our doorstep and the Trust that manages it is having its 6th annual open day on Sunday 12 Nov from 10am – 3pm. The Pegasus Residents’ Group will be going along to join in the fun, so do come over and say ‘hello’ or ask us a question (we might even be able to answer it!). The location is at the Trust HQ at Woodend Beach. RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA An invitation to Pegasus residents… Date: 15 November 2017 Time: 10am – 12noon Venue: Pegasus Community Centre Come and join Ronel and many other friendly Pegasus residents for FREE coffee, cake and a chat. We have a small area for young children to play. Please feel welcome to come on your own or bring your neighbour, or even a group of friends. Everyone is welcome. For more info phone Ronel: 021 072 4636 Pegasus - Living It - Loving It!
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Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute
Pegasus Woodend Woman,s Institute Had a successful cake stall at the Woodend Spring Flower Show, Thanks to those who supported us and our wonderful cooks. The raffle has been drawn, winners are; 1st Ticket 179 Rex Lyes 2nd 101 Margaret Maheney 3rd 200 Deb Hudson Thank you for your support.
Our South African lunch was tasty and well presented with the food being rich in flavor and pleasing to the eye. Thank you girls we enjoyed the food. Our club entered the WI table show
at the Rangiora AMP Show and were fortunate enough to be placed 2nd. A good combined effort by members. At the half yearly meeting Pegasus Woodend WI won the cup for the over all competitions on the day. We may be a small club but we are enthusiastic for competitions. Our next meeting is Tuesday 14th November at Pegasus Community Center, 10.30am, our demonstrator is Kathleen Hopkinson on cake decorating. Just in time for Christmas. Everyone welcome. Helen Power 03 313 5749
Woodend Bowling Club
The bowling season is well under way, a team from the club competed in the South Island womens charted clubs tournament, and after five days play, won the Plate section.
A very successful womens tournament was held in October with bowlers from several outside clubs competing. A delectable lunch, provided by our very able caterer Helen, lots of raffles all added to what was a day enjoyed by all. Our newer bowlers are having a fun time, and have finished in the prize list in several tournaments, with lots more to play. Some senior bowlers had better sharpen up their game as there’s heaps of talent among the newbees. Championships , men’s and womens are well under way. Our club now has a new TV running on power point continually , with club information to update all our members and visitors . Woodend Club members are proud to be showing the way in technology, with the able assistance of Jenny Anderson. Page 14
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Pictured above is John Taylor, one of the volunteer club members rolling the green prior to Redcliffs/Mt Pleasant interclub visit which is an annual event played alternatively home and away, Woodend were the winners this year. Although competitive it’s more about friendship, and having fun.
On Friday the 17th November starting at 9am , our club will host the Centre Pairs, there should be some good bowls played, so come and watch if you have some free time. Every one is welcome, then you too might want to join our fun club and have a go.
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Our Principal - Graeme Barber has announced his retirement from principalship. Graeme has been Principal at Woodend for over 17 1/2 years and leaves the school to explore other options in his retirement. We wish him all the best.
The last Friday of the school holidays there was a blessing for the new building so it would be ready to start for students at the beginning of term. It was led by the Kaiapoi High School Kapahaka group, Whaea Danna, Matua Pone Taite. Many thanks to them for their participation in this moving ceremony. The blessing ceremony involved singing of waiata, walking through the new spaces to remove the tapu from each space and sharing of kai. It was attended by Woodend Staff, some student leaders, some parents and a Board representative.
Later that day the staff were led through an orientation of the building and all its complexities by the contractors. It is a fabulous space and both students and staff are thoroughly enjoying working in it this week. A lot of students have been proudly showing their parents around this week. There will be an official opening at a later date. There will be more feedback and photos in the full newsletter next week. You are most welcome to call in at any stage and have a look around if you have not already done so.
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Woodend’s First and Foremost Boarding Cattery Telephone (03) 3127466 Janet Draffin advises that after eight years of taking care of your precious cats she has chosen to retire to spend more time with her grandchildren “down South”. She is delighted to introduce to you Karyn Viney who has purchased 61 Parsonage Road and will continue to provide the excellent care for your cat that you have come to expect. This change takes effect from Friday 3 November. Janet wishes to sincerely thank all her clients for their support of her business over the past eight years. Love and blessings to you all and my special furry friends. THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2017
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The Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is off to a colourful start this summer with kids ages 6-15, and their parents, already enjoying the waves in Saturday morning coaching. If you’re still interested in being a part of Surf Lifesaving, head down to Waikuku at 9:45am on a Saturday, and have a chat to the lifeguards or coaches- regardless of your age, we welcome everyone!
The water is warming up and so is the weather, so look out for our lifeguards and the red and yellow flags on the beach from Show Weekend onwards. See you in the water!
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor After reading the letter from my sister Fiona Crud in the August edition, I thought I would put pen to paper to elaborate a little on the contents. Just to bring you up to speed on my family. The Cruds have always been a quiet family in the village, and have been around for a long time bringing a different perspective on what a modern day family looks like. My name is Eric Crud and I am a self confessed expert in all my own fields. I am also the younger brother to Fiona. I haven’t of course had the pleasure or opportunity of meeting Mr J Harris at our family home when he is attempting to court Fiona. I am not sure if I put him off a couple of weeks ago when I was sitting on the front porch cleaning my 50 year old shot gun when it accidently discharged itself into the air. The last thing I saw was a big 4 wheel drive truck leaving our drive way an a heap of dust, only ever seen in a Sahara Desert sand storm. I hope Mr J Harris didn’t get the wrong end of the stick with the gun going off. A pure accidental discharge. I saw Mr Harris a week later an asked him why is eyes looked like a racoon in the headlights of an approaching car. He made no real comment and just said “dust in the eyes”. I gave a little chuckle to myself. May I say I am impressed with Mr J Harris’s monthly articles in the Woodpecker. His humour always puts a smile on our families face. The Crud family have the same sort of dry humour. On another note I see Fiona made ref to the new sub division Ravenswood and the naming of streets desired by some well versed and intelligent people. I had the pleasure of meeting the charming and witty Woodend Window cleaner Mr Peter Howse at our family home when he cleaned our windows. Watch out Mr J Harris I think you might have some real competition. Page 20
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His stories of the village in the 60’s/70’s were full of names from the past. How many locals can remember Harley Chambers and what was his occupation? And what mode of transport did he drive around in? Who was Pearce Brady. What was his role in the community. My research tells me this gentleman has been around the village for close on 63 years and has been know to agitate any issues needing agitating. I believe he once was going to stand for Parliament in the mid 70’s, but was put off as there were plenty of clowns already there. He is often seen around the Lacy Gate St area telling tales of bygone years with his old friend HHE. (Muzza Donaldson). Another long standing vagabond in the village. Fiona is spoiled with men from the village. Of course Fiona is a great catch, she can cook clean, preserve fruit and shear / crutch sheep. It is true that several of us Crud boys worked out at the big stone factory on the West Coast Road. My contract was for 8 years. I got real good at sewing up those mail bags. Our parents never talked about our work other than to say it was in the National interest we were kept busy. Lloyd Crud the middle boy in our family had a 12 year contract, which he used to extend on occasions after partaking in some local lager. Any ways I hope the Woodpecker keeps up the good work and we get to meet a few more old locals, and hear their stories J Harris‘s boys Club is a great club for our local village and the skills these boys learn will guarantee no one gets to see the inside of the big stone factory, hopefully. Yours Eric Z. Crud EX. P O S. HMCS
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Our bus trip last month was a three day trip to Westport to do “Johnny’s Journey” with Outwest Tours. This was a very different , but, most interesting trip. After a tasty finger lunch in Reefton we continued on to Westport Motor Lodge with Rob [bus driver] giving us an interesting commentary. Here we received a warm welcome & delicious meal. At 9am the next morning two Unimogs & the “Popemobile” awaited us outside the Lodge. Our first stop was at a privately owned John Deere Museum just south of Westport where there were a number of well maintained John Deere tractors, tool, machines, toys & more. Charleston, our next stop, had 12,000 people living there at the time of the gold rush with around 80 pubs! A short walk on the beach showed us the very narrow gap the boats were pulled in & out of. It was such a pleasant, still day as we followed the Nile River, then, eventually, up Madman’s Creek towards the Awakari valley our main port of call. The drive, while rough at times, took us through beautiful beech forest until we came out at the lookout where we could look down on to Johnny’s valley. Johnny & his son live here as well as a number of wild deer. Part 2 next month! Old roses became a very big interest in our mini-speaker’s life around 25yrs ago. She became a member of Heritage Roses, Otago, & later National treasurer for 10 yrs. The Otago branch, with the Dunedin City Council, started planting rose seedlings in 2001 in the Northern Cemetery that had opened in 1872, now closed for burials. These plants are now huge bushes & have been continually added to so now are around 1000 bushes. When she came to Canterbury she planted many roses. There Page 22
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are a number of public gardens where Heritage Roses are found such as Beverley Park, Ferrymead, Nurses Chapel and Mona Vale where unfortunately the earth quakes compromised the gardens. She loves the perfume & form of these old roses & has visited many in both Europe & N.Z.. Fleur MacDonald, a lawyer who specialises in issues affecting the elderly spoke to us in October. She began with Retirement Villages. Explaining there are many different ones & all have their differences & all have to be registered. There is a statuary supervisor that acts as a watchdog. Purchasing a unit is complex and a solicitor must now advise you & witness your signature. You then own the right to occupy & when leaving will lose 20 to 30% of your money. Some do have serviced apartments & studios plus hospital and dementia care. There is always a service fee that may never change or some may go up with your superannuation rises. If one of you needs care then your assets are looked at to determine if you need help & a doctor & then assessment will decide what level of care is required. Management in these villages can ask you to leave if you are not well or your behaviour is disruptive. Check several out before deciding. Not in the big ones, but possibly in the small ones there may be a refurbishment fee. In lifestyle communities you own your own title. They may have community facilities, but, no hospital care. There is a service fee. Trusts, of which there are many different ones, were also mentioned. Fleur could not stress enough that you should do your homework and go for what YOU really want. A very helpful & informative talk.
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including New Zealand Community Trust, CERT, Aoraki Trust, Rata Foundation and Lottery Community Facilities Fund. The cycle/walkway trail construction began in November 2015 with final costs of around $140,000. To make the project more achievable it was split into three stages so the trail could be opened as each stage was completed. The final element, a small bridge at the Woodend Beach end is currently being installed ready for the opening event. The new trail is named the Jill Creamer Trail and is dedicated to the memory of Jill Creamer who was a tireless community stalwart and local identity who devoted her time and energy to many community groups as well as fundraising for numerous community projects. Mark Paterson current President of the Woodend Community Association and long term resident of Woodend said “When we decided to name the trail, Jill was an obvious choice as our Committee knew that this was a project that Jill would have supported”. At the opening there will be an official ribbon cutting at 10.30am at Judsons and Woodend Beach Road corner and local residents are invited to walk or cycle to the beach. Further family fun activities and live music acts will continue there as part of the Tuhaitara Coastal Park’s Annual open day in the Woodend Beach domain from 10.30am to 3pm. Speeches to recognise the huge numbers of supporters of the project will be held at midday at the beach. Carparking will be available in the paddock by the corner of Judsons Road and Woodend Beach Road for those wishing to walk or bike the trail. A free shuttle bus will pick up people from School Road at 10.15am, stopping off for the ribbon cutting at 10.30am before heading to the beach. This will then return as required to get people back to their cars or School Road with the last service about 3pm. For more information about the opening please go to the Woodend Community Page 26
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Association Facebook page or ring Mark Paterson on 027 534 9112. Jill Creamer was born in October 1940 at Rangiora Hospital to Clem and Noeline Lindsay from Broomfield. Her family including siblings Murray, Marion, Avis and Kevin lived in Broomfield, Omihi Valley and Waikuku. Jill attended Omihi and Waikuku primary schools and then Rangiora High School for 4 years. She played netball and tennis for Rangiora High School and later for Woodend. Jill married Graeme Creamer at St. Barnabas Church at Woodend in October 1960 and moved to their home in Woodend where she lived until her death in December 2013. The couple had 3 daughters Gaye, Helen and Carol who attended Woodend School and Rangiora High School. As the girls grew up, Jill was involved as office holder and committee member of both Woodend Plunket Mother and the Woodend Plunket sub branch. She was a Brownie leader for nine years and was the Woodend tennis secretary, player and coach as well as life member. At the Woodend Netball Club, she played and coached, and held every position in the club at some point, Secretary-Treasurer when she was 15 years old, President, Patron and life member. She managed Canterbury Country Netball under 21s for several years and was a member of the North Canterbury Netball Executive. They were offered a donation of many boxes of dried apricots from Turkey from a failed business deal and made apricot muesli bars, which raised thousands of dollars for Woodend and North Canterbury netball. Jill was on the public library and the church flower roster, and was nine years on the Woodend Community Board as well as a member of the Gladstone Park Advisory Board.
In recognition of her work in the community, Jill was awarded Woodend Lions Club Citizen of the year in 1998. In the 1999 New Years Honours List, Jill was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for public services; following her father’s example as he had also received this award. Jill was appointed as a Justice of the Peace, became a Marriage and Civil Union Celebrant and also a Funeral Celebrant, thus officiating over many of our community member’s significant life events. She served 19 years on the Woodend School Committee, was the Woodend School Secretary for 32 years and was “Roll Secretary” of the Woodend School Centennial. Her famous “Jill’s Jam” fundraising began with ‘money for jam’ for NZ Cricket representative Sue Rattray a staff member who travelled to India. The subsequent jam fundraising helped build the Rangiora Woodend road tennis courts, Woodend Community Centre and Woodend School, and the Gladstone Park tennis and netball courts, once selling over $1,000 worth of jam in one day at a school fair!! The Woodend Netball Club catered for the Woodend Lions club monthly meetings to pay for uniforms one year. Garage sales were also a regular fundraiser from the Creamer home. The Woodend gymnastic club suffered a severe loss of equipment from a fire at the Community Centre. A huge garage sale was held at the Rangiora Show Grounds over 3 days and over $11,000 was raised. The Rangiora Aquatic Centre was the next project with Jill and her willing team raising over $38,000 in about 18 months, making 240 jars of jam per night once a week in a registered kitchen. ‘Jills Junk’ was an idea that grew into a further $22,000 being raised for the Aquatic Centre. The Jill Creamer Trail will help ensure that Jill’s legacy is not forgotten by a community
grateful for all that she has done for them. LIST OF DONATIONS Donators Name Barnett Family S Robertson David Mansel Michael McIlhone and Elaine Gray David & Catherine Butt David Ayers McClaren Drainage Woodend Beach Holiday Park Vanessa Forsyth Niamh and Isla Rowley Forgues Family Claire Wilson Pegasus Residents Group Rotary Club of Rangiora Woodend Lions Club Paterson Family Gayleen & Steve Clegg 2 Fat Ladies - Tim Holland Woodend Landscape Supplies Hugh & Helen Paterson Brian Simonsen John Archer Woodend School Laura Organ Julie Van Meer Rangiora Country Music Club Olivia Isla and Iris Niamh Woodend Nurseries Malcolm and Maureen Stalker Marah and Neville Bax Spark Foundation Borolass Bruce Cosgrove Bryan & Andrea Howell Russell Wills Paws Limited J M Woolman GMC Painters Doug & Lou Wethey Pegasus Super Bikers The Ashley Lodge No.28 Phillips Family Homestyle Preserves Anonymous donations combined TOTAL
Amount $100.00 $20.00 $50.00 $50.00 $100.00 $50.00 $100.00 $200.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $55.00 $500.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $50.00 $600.00 $100.00 $50.00 $250.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 $250.00 $100.00 $50.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50 $95 $500 $50 $100 $50 $1,000 $50 $500 $100 $50 $100 $50 $200 $100.00 $6,520.00
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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
The last film afternoon for the year is on Wednesday 1 November at 1 p.m. sharp and is a movie about Beatrice Potter. Everyone welcome. Any queries phone Ruth 3122094 or Evelyn 3127740. Free entry. Gold coin donation for afternoon tea. On Sunday 5 November at 9 a.m. we are holding our annual candlelighting service for family and friends who have died during the year. All are invited to come and light a candle for their loved one. Morning tea will follow the service. The Woodend Carol Service is to be held on Sunday 17 December at 9 a.m. All are invited for a sing-a-long. The final service for 2017 at Woodend will be on
Sunday 24 December at 9 a.m. There will be a combined carol service at 7.30 p.m. on Sunday 24 December at John Knox Presbyterian Church, corner King and High Streets, Rangiora. All invited to this. There will be no services on Christmas Day. Our Fine China, Glass and Linen Sale will be held on Saturday 24 February 2018. We are still needing donations for this. Contact Trish at the Trinity Office 3133448 if you have anything suitable. There will be no services at Woodend through January 2018. First service 9 a.m. 4 February 2018. Hall Bookings – For any bookings of the Church Hall can you please contact Evelyn on 3127740.
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.
By the time you are reading this, we will have had our first service in our refurbished church, no doubt it is looking really good! Having said that, it was enjoyable to worship God in the hall too, looking out at the trees and the birds. Spring is always a great time to appreciate God’s wonderful creation. Mainly Music is underway again, after taking an extra weeks’ holiday. We hope you and your children were as pleased to be back, as our volunteers were to see you. The items we collected for Fosterhope have been delivered and were very welcome. We are now looking to collect preserves and other useful items for their clients to use at Christmas, it is always a Page 28
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pleasure to help people and this is such a worthwhile cause. We would love you to come along and help us celebrate the lovely spring weather we are having, in our newly decorated church. We hope you have plenty of chances to enjoy the lovely sunshine! The
NEXT ISSUE DECEMBER
Deadline 5pm last Friday in November
EDITOR & ADVERTISING Rebecca Harris Phone: 0211 966 255 Email: richardandrebecca@xtra.co.nz Drop Box: The Grub Hub, Main Rd, Woodend
RANGIORA AND DISTRICTS EARLY RECORDS’ SOCIETY INC .
MUSEUM 29 Good Street, Rangiora
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the museum’s opening on the Good Street site, you are invited to a
SPECIAL OPEN DAY FREE ENTRY
Sunday 26 November • Open 10.30a.m - Close 4.00p.m .
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS Acorn Early Childcare 03 312 2179 Email: jointhefun@acornearlychildcare.co.nz Website: www.acornearlychildcare.co.nz
Woodend Combined Club President, David Mills Secretary, Rae Miller
Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson
312 7439
Lions Club of Pegasus President - Clare Giffard c/o Flat White Secretary Sharon Divall
920 4036 920 0102
Woodend Community Association Inc Email: woodend.community.association@gmail.com President, John Archer Secretary, Andrea Rigby
Lions Club of Woodend President David Marks Youth Centre Co-ordinator, Lois Inch
03 352 1016 312 7732
Nature’s Play Preschool - Pegasus 943 4935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Pegasus Residents Group Inc Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Website: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com President: Ian Lennie Secretary: Rhonda Mather Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 03 327 6621 or 027 335 5771 St Barnabas Church, Woodend Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus Priest-inCharge: Rev. Shirley Hawke 03 550 3708 email: shirley-hawke@outlook.com cell:027 678 8270 Home Groups - Anne Graham 313 4457 Mainly Music – Keith Heyworth 03 745 9181 or email: rurukid@gmail.com cell :027 688 5597 Toy Library
rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com
Tuahiwi Community Pre-School 313 2141 Email: tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz Facebook: Tuahiwi Community Preschool Website: www.TuahiwiCommunityPreschool Woodend Sefton Community Board Chairperson, Shona Powell shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Ph:021 0231 6152 Deputy Chairperson, Andrew Thompson Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com Woodend Badminton Club Paul Henderson
0274 925 936
Woodend Bowling Club President, Rae Miller Secretary, Jenny Anderson
310 0202 312 9076
Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris
313 7832
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03 920 0126 310 0202
Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group Chairperson, John Batistic 310 0654 Woodend Country Music Club Marilyn Johnston (President) 312 7589 or 021 136 2929 Don Smyth (VPres) 03 981 6407 or 021 217 2652 Woodend Cricket Club Bruce Davey
312 2413
Woodend Garden Club Rae Miller, President Joy Collins, Secretary
310 0202 323 5258
Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311 Woodend Gym Club Stephanie
312 2993
Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Helen Power Rex Macauley
313 5749 313 3627
Woodend Junior Cricket Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Philomeno Kinera Hall Bookings, Evelyn
313 1912 312 7740
Woodend Netball Club Caitlin Loose, President Rachael Paterson, Secretary
312 2237 312 7439
Woodend Play Centre Claire Cameron 022 122 0452 Woodend Preschool/Nursery Sheryl Rule 312 7654 email woodendpreschool@xtra.co.nz website www.woodendpreschool.co.nz Woodend Rugby Club www.woodendrugby.co.nz President, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Secretary, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Senior Club Captain, Phil Kennett 027 717 2569 Junior Club Captain, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Club Room Bookings, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Woodend Tennis Club Jim Bucknell
313 9405
Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb
312 7487
Woodend/Waikuku Plunket Clare Hewett 312 2640
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