North Canterbury News: February 27, 2020
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NEWS<br />
32 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Movie afternoon<br />
The RailwayChildren willshow at the<br />
Woodend Methodist Church on<br />
Wednesday, March 4. Afternoontea will<br />
follow. The Railway Children starsJenny<br />
Agutter and BernardCribbins,and is<br />
Lionel Jeffries’ adaptation of E. Nesbit’s<br />
muchloved bestseller. Sensitive without<br />
beingsentimental, the film is widely<br />
regarded as one of the greatest children’s<br />
filmsofall time. Entrybygold coin<br />
donation. For further information phone<br />
Ruth on 312 2094.All welcome.<br />
Talk on 5G<br />
Afree publictalk is being held at the<br />
Rangiora RSA in Victoria St on Monday,<br />
March2,from7pm, on ‘‘5G what are you<br />
not being told?’’. The speakerisAndrew<br />
Lewis, who is aretired pharmacist,<br />
homeopath,author and researcher.<br />
OrganisedbyCitizens for Safe Technology.<br />
Indoor bowls<br />
The Kaiapoi Indoor Bowls Club will hold<br />
its opening nightonMonday,March 2, at<br />
6.45pm upstairs at the Kaiapoi Club. New<br />
members are mostwelcome. Coachingis<br />
available. For further information, phone<br />
Terryon3<strong>27</strong> 5675 or Mary on 3<strong>27</strong> 8561.<br />
Raising nativeplants<br />
Learnabout ecosourcing and potting up<br />
native seedlings with environmentalist<br />
and consultant Sue McGawatthe<br />
LeithfieldSchool Hall on Saturday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 29, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Sue will<br />
demonstrate and adviseonplants suitedto<br />
localconditions, and how to planand<br />
resourcenativeplant projects.She will<br />
also talk about avisionshe has for creating<br />
“green corridors” of biodiversity<br />
throughoutour districttosupport<br />
indigenouswildlife. Cost:2TimeBank<br />
Hurunui credits or $15,plus $5 materials.<br />
Children are free. Register: (03) 314 3406<br />
or tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com.<br />
Natural dyes workshop<br />
Arina Senior makes “eco” dyes using<br />
nature’s windfall,toimprint huesand<br />
patterns on naturalfabrics and paper.<br />
Those attending aworkshop by Arinaon<br />
Sunday, March 8, at Hanmer Springs will<br />
gatherresources then make an ecoprinted<br />
scarf.Arina will demonstrate how these<br />
dyes can be applied to wools, silk,linen<br />
and cotton, to usefor painting,crafting,or<br />
decorating. Cost: 4TimeBank Hurunui<br />
credits or $40,plus $20 for fabric (or you<br />
can BYO).Children are free.<br />
Registrations: (03)314 3406 or email<br />
tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com.<br />
Bike maintenanceand cyclist care<br />
Cycle mechanic Sean Wightman, of<br />
PushbikesRangiora, will holdaworkshop<br />
on maintenance basics, essential preride<br />
checksand what you needinyour cycle<br />
toolkit. It will be held at the Waipara<br />
Pavilion on Saturday, March 14, from<br />
9.30amto11am.Hewill also discuss<br />
servicingand ebike maintenance. Bruce<br />
Baxter, of theHurunui TrailsTrust, will<br />
give adviceonbiking safely, and avoiding<br />
strainand injury. An optionaltour of the<br />
Vineyard Trailwill follow.Kids free.Cost:<br />
2TimeBankHurunui credits or $15.<br />
Register:(03) 314 3406 or email<br />
tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com.<br />
Community bowls<br />
Community bowlsstart in Woodend on<br />
March 5, running every Thursday in March<br />
from 6pm. Triples teams cost$50 per team.<br />
Supper, music, refreshments. Contact Alan<br />
Pegleyon(0<strong>27</strong>) 437 7260 or email<br />
pegley306@gmail.com.<br />
Senior marchers ... <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s senior marchers are taking to the national stage<br />
next week.<br />
PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
Marching at their leisure<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>Classics marching<br />
team will be performing on the national<br />
stageinChristchurch on Friday and<br />
Saturday, March 6to7.<br />
The 18 members, who range in age from<br />
60 to 81, will march in the 28thNew<br />
Zealand National Leisure Marching<br />
Display Daysinthe Horncastle Arena,<br />
whichlocal members helped to organise.<br />
Team memberJenni Brook saysthe<br />
organising committee, madeupof<br />
membersfrom Christchurch and <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> teams, along with sponsors,<br />
have been planning the eventfor 18<br />
months.<br />
‘‘We have78teams arriving from<br />
throughoutNew Zealand, some 700 to 800<br />
people.’’<br />
Doorsopen at noon on Friday witha<br />
marchpast, with the committee being<br />
pipedinby amember of the McAlpines<br />
<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> Pipe Band.<br />
Following the officialopening by<br />
Christchurch Mayor LianneDalziel, the<br />
teams start their individualdisplays, with<br />
the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Classics up first.<br />
The 78 teams continuetheir displays<br />
through to Saturday afternoon, witha<br />
dance at night.<br />
Jenni said the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
Classics marching team was formed in July<br />
1994 and meetsatthe Rangiora Borough<br />
Schooleach Thursday evening for<br />
training.<br />
‘‘Leisure marching is anoncompetitive<br />
sport for matureladies thatoffers<br />
participants asense of teamspirit, fitness,<br />
long life friendships and lots of fun.<br />
‘‘Marching keepsthe brain ticking over<br />
because we needtocountour stepsand<br />
remember each movement and we have<br />
lots of laughswhile doing this.’’<br />
The local group attends two major<br />
eventsayear,including aSouth Island<br />
event in October and anational eventin<br />
March.They also meetwith other local<br />
teams during the yearfor events and<br />
march in theRangiora Christmas Parade.<br />
NOTICE OF HELICOPTER<br />
USE FOR INSPECTION<br />
OF TRANSMISSION<br />
LINES IN YOUR AREA.<br />
Transpower, the owner and operator<br />
of the National Grid is carrying<br />
out avisible inspection of the<br />
conductor (wire) on sections ofits<br />
220 Kv transmission lines between<br />
Roxburgh-Islington, Benmore-Islington<br />
and Islington-Kikiwa.<br />
This work will involve alow-flying<br />
helicopter flying above the line slowly<br />
(with brief pauses as required), as<br />
highlighted on the accompanying map.<br />
The work is planned<br />
to occur between<br />
Wednesday 26 <strong>February</strong><br />
and Monday 2March <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
TPNCN<strong>27</strong>220<br />
Helicopter will<br />
be operating<br />
at low levels<br />
in around the<br />
transmission line<br />
in highlighted<br />
zone.<br />
Tekapo<br />
In the event ofbad weather the work will take place in the following week.<br />
Fairlie<br />
79<br />
Geraldine<br />
Mount<br />
Somers<br />
72<br />
Timaru<br />
1<br />
Methven<br />
Ashburton<br />
It’s important to us that you are kept informed and updated on our activities.<br />
If you require further information, please call Ron MacKenzie on0<strong>27</strong>4 356 340.<br />
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Hororata<br />
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Rangiora<br />
Islington<br />
Culverden<br />
7<br />
1<br />
Waipara<br />
Christchurch<br />
Helicopter<br />
operating zone<br />
Highways<br />
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554 Main <strong>North</strong> Road, Belfast, Christchurch<br />
Ph: 03-974-2469<br />
STIHL SHOP Rangiora<br />
Corner Lineside and Station Road,Rangiora<br />
Ph: 03-313-3398<br />
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559 Blenheim Road, Sockburn, Christchurch<br />
Ph: 03-343-6339<br />
www.stihlshopchristchurch.co.nz<br />
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