Page 14, <strong>Ashburton</strong>'s The <strong>Courier</strong>, Thursday <strong>June</strong> <strong>18</strong>, <strong>2020</strong> Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Altrusa delays fabric bazaar Altrusa International of <strong>Ashburton</strong> is postponing this year’s Fabric and Craft Bazaar because of the possible affects it may have on local retailers returning to trade after weeks of lockdown. Event convener Helen Hooper said the service club was mindful of how the forced shutdown had affected some businesses and the decision had been made to hold the bazaaron April 10 next year. The bazaar had run since 2014 and was very well supported by the community. It was the club’s main fundraiser, last year netting around $10,000. Those profits supported anumber of projects and initiatives locally, but would not be available now. Mrs Hooper said the bazaar was usually held at the end of <strong>June</strong> and people had been asking about it. ‘‘We are very happy to take donations of quality fabric, wool and craft supplies now and we can store things away until nextyear.’’ Donations can be picked up or dropped off by contacting Helen (308 6088) or Joan (308 7568). Friendship club catches up By Mick Jensen It’s been along time between cups of tea and fellowship, but members of Mid Canterbury Ladies Friendship Club are meeting again. The club’s committee of 11 met facetoface last week and for the first time since February 26. After tea and cake and plenty of informal banter, the group talked about the resumption of regular meetings and possible future activities and outings. Adate of July 8has been set for the group’s first full postcovid gathering. Mid Canterbury Ladies Friendship Club president Avis Kingsland said members had missed not being able to get together during lockdown. They had kept in touch via telephone, and did hold any Zoom meetings, but were now delighted to be able to meet again. ‘‘It’s been great to share a yarn with the committee and to be able plan things again. I’m looking forward to seeing our 80 members next month at our Enjoying acatch-up and cup of tea at the recent Mid Canterbury Ladies Friendship Club committee meeting were (from left) Ann McKay, Joy Smith, Avis Kingsland and Val Johnson. usual venue, the Doris Linton Lounge at the RSA.’’ The club meets at 9.45am on the second Wednesday of the month for fun, fellowship and friendship, and was not about fundraising. The first meeting was likely to include aslot that discussed experiences during lockdown. New members were very much welcome to attend, Mrs Kingsland said. Mid Canterbury has five friendship clubs, two for men and three for women. Previously, clubs had the word Probus in their names. Students spin out $2k for Sallies New GrantRounds <strong>2020</strong>/2021 Up to $10,000 Feb, April, July, August Over $10,000 May, October See website forclosing dates and to makeanon-line application www.comtrust.org.nz To discuss any applications Phone: 03 687 7360 or 0800672287 Email: msccomtrust@xtra.co.nz 2251128 Hundreds of kilometres cycled by the <strong>Ashburton</strong> College senior student executive resulted in donations of cash and food worth $2000 at the weekend. Fifteen members of the student exec rode, in rotation, two stationary cycles for 24 hours. They were aiming to raise the profile of essential workers during Covid19 lockdown and collect donations for the Salvation Army’s foodbank. Deputy head boy Kyle Cabangun said the group received plenty of encouragement from shoppers when they cycled outside Countdown North’s store on East Street. With afew hours to go, students who had been awake for nearly the entire time were starting to flag. But guest cyclists, including English teacher Michael Clark and Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon, provided timely boosts. Spinning their wheels were (from left) Kyle Cabangun, Henry Chapman, Jonty Small, Maria Costas, Penny Stilgoe and Michael Clark. Useyour outdoor living areas all year round • Warm &dry in winter • Stylish &permanent • UV protection forsummer • 5year warranty Call your local installer BrentPatterson based in Geraldine CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE MID &SOUTH CANTERBURY Freephone 0800 777 855 l www.archgola.co.nz 2128195 Tamara keeps cleaning for library Twelveyearold Tamara McGrath is volunteering on a regular basis after enjoying a tasteofcommunityservice when working towards agirl guides badge. The Year 8<strong>Ashburton</strong> IntermediateSchool student cleans toys at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Toy Library once amonth for afew hours. She is steadily working her way through alarge selection offered through the library. Tamara doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty. Some items are cleaned with a toothbrush and soapy water, while others are wiped down. Cleaned items are marked off a long inventorylist of toys and dated. ‘‘I enjoyed helping out when I was doing my guides community hours, so Ithought why not continue helping.’’ Tamara said she enjoyed seeing mums and their children come in and then walking out with borrowed bags of toys and games. She was now aranger in the guides and said it felt good to give back to acommunity group. Left: Tamara McGrath at work cleaning at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Toy Library.
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