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FEATURE<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>April</strong> <strong>29</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
25<br />
<strong>2021</strong><br />
1MAY UNTIL<br />
16 MAY <strong>2021</strong><br />
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1MAY UNTIL<br />
16 MAY <strong>2021</strong><br />
Busy day of trains<br />
at Plains precinct<br />
The Vintage Railcar Rm50 will<br />
be running at the Plains Vintage<br />
Railway and Historical Museum<br />
this Saturday as part of the<br />
Wheels Week Plus programme.<br />
Along with rides on the railcar<br />
operating every half an hour<br />
throughout the day, there will be<br />
also miniature train rides<br />
available from the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
Steam and Model Engineers.<br />
In the grounds of the village<br />
there will be astatic vehicle<br />
display on show as well as a<br />
handcraft display, vintage<br />
machinery and working<br />
stationary engines operating.<br />
The Plains is home to awide<br />
range of exhibits from<br />
throughout Mid Canterbury<br />
history since European arrival.<br />
It offers insight into a<br />
historical period when the<br />
vintage railway, the pioneer<br />
village and rural sectors all<br />
played an important role in<br />
shaping the district we know<br />
today.<br />
There are three operational<br />
steam locomotives and the<br />
Vulcan Railcar on site, the<br />
pioneer village has its own<br />
church and train station and in<br />
the rural history section there<br />
are vintage tractors, farm<br />
machinery and traction engines<br />
on show.<br />
The village, the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Fire<br />
Museum and Lynn Woodworking<br />
Museum will also be open for<br />
viewing. The Plains will be open<br />
from 11am to 4pm.<br />
WE HAVE YOU COVERED FOR:<br />
• NEW &USED VEHICLE PARTS<br />
• CHARGED &TESTED SECOND<br />
HAND BATTERIES<br />
• NEW &QUALITY SECOND HAND<br />
TYRES<br />
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WEEK 2PROGRAMME<br />
Sunday 9th May<br />
Shayne Adams Memorial Street Sprint Finals, supported byAutoSparks: Riverside Industrial Estate.<br />
Entry fee by donation. EntryRobinsonStreet pastRoscos. Contact: Contact:MalcolmLovett 0274 301065<br />
or DanielTew 0272 276637 admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Forks Railway: ‘Model Trains running outside through agarden, static displays &small-scale<br />
model railway running.’ Small scale model railway also on display, something for all ages. Starting 10am<br />
-4pm Sat &Sun, 132 Melcombe St, Tinwald. $3.00 Adults -$2.00 Child, proceeds toBalamban Primary<br />
School, Philippines. Contact: Kerry 027 238 9936, www.ashrail.com<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Aviation Museum: This wonderful collection ofaircraft and memorabilia will be open for<br />
viewing from 1.00pm until 4.00pm Seafield Road Entry $10 adult, children free. Contact Owen Moore on<br />
03-3083442 or 0274344797.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Can-Am River Run ,Can-Am River Run: Afundraising event for St John. Meet at the end of<br />
Melrose Road at 10.00am, departing 10.30am. $40 per vehicle. Lunch atMtSomers Tavern before the<br />
returntrip.Recommendedthat all vehiclesberegistered for the road. Contact:James at <strong>Ashburton</strong>Can-Am<br />
021517 151.<br />
Tuesday 11th May<br />
MidCanterburyConnector: Newserviceproviding low-cost returntrip to <strong>Ashburton</strong>from smaller towns or<br />
rural areas.Tuesday run is from Mt Somers or Methven to <strong>Ashburton</strong>and back, and Wednesday runisfrom<br />
Rakaia/Hinds/Fairton/Marae to <strong>Ashburton</strong>and back.Trips are FREE during WheelsWeek.Booking required.<br />
To book atrip call03308 1395ext 225.<br />
Wednesday 12th May<br />
SuzieMorrisonMemorial Trial;NightCar Trial: Meet at the MSA. Entries on the night. Willneedlicensed<br />
driver, navigator,pens, torch or spotlight,clipboards, androad legal. Documentation starting 6.00pm,start<br />
7.00 pm $30.00 per car.Contact: Contact: Malcolm Lovett0274 301 065admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz<br />
Mid Canterbury Connector: New service providing low-costreturn trip to <strong>Ashburton</strong>from smaller towns<br />
or rural areas. Tuesday run is from MtSomers or Methven to<strong>Ashburton</strong> and back, and Wednesday run<br />
is from Rakaia/Hinds/Fairton/Marae to <strong>Ashburton</strong> and back. Trips are FREE during Wheels Week. Booking<br />
required.Tobook atrip call 03 308 1395 ext 225.<br />
Friday 14th May<br />
Drive-in Cinema: <strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain picnic area, entry from Elizabeth Street only. Will be signposted on<br />
the night. Entryfrom5pm,moviestarts6pm foodvendors will be onsitefrom 5pm for food. Price: $30 per<br />
vehicle up to 6people per vehicle. Tickets available at www.fireflycinemas.co.nz oronthe night. Further<br />
details including movie titles etc available on Facebook “firefly cinemas” or at www.fireflycinemas.co.nz<br />
Contact details: john@fireflycinemas.co.nz<br />
Saturday15th May<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Motorcycle Club: Motorcycle Tour. Meeting at 9.30 am, leaving at10am from Robert Harris<br />
on West Street. The ride will beapproximately 200km depending on the weather. Contact: Shane Christie<br />
027325 4773.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Radio Controlled Drift: Competition/Demo, come along and have ago, RWD drift chassis.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Hotel, Gardenside room 11.00am –8.30pm. Entryfee $15, spectators free. Contact: Steve Kyles<br />
0277 220338.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Aviation Museum: This wonderful collection ofaircraft and memorabilia will be open for<br />
viewing from 1.00pm until 4.00pm Seafield Road. Entry $10 adult, children free. Contact: Owen Moore<br />
03-3083442 or 0274344797.<br />
Patersons Funeral ServicesWheelchair Basketball: Stadium OxfordStreet at 3.00 pm.Come and seethe<br />
wheelchair basketball team take on alocal celebrity team. Gold coin donation. Contact: Pauline Paterson<br />
3087474.<br />
Drive-inCinema: <strong>Ashburton</strong> Domain picnic area, entry from Elizabeth Street only. Will besignposted on<br />
thenight. Entry from5pm,Moviestarts 6pmfood vendors will be onsite from5pm for food. Price: $30per<br />
vehicle up to 6people per vehicle. Tickets available atwww.fireflycinemas.co.nz oronthe night. Further<br />
details includingmovietitles etc available on Facebook “firefly cinemas”oratwww.fireflycinemas.co.nz<br />
Contactdetails: john@fireflycinemas.co.nz<br />
Sunday 16th<br />
SprayMarks Wheels Week Street Parade: we will not be holding the Wheels Week Parade this year,<br />
looking forward to 2022.<br />
Classic Boats on LakeHood; Classic boats will be on display both on and offthe water from 12.30pm to<br />
3.30pm, CWFHamilton will also be therewith their current models on show.<br />
Coffee &Classics Vehicle Show: Bring along your pride and joy, vintage, classic or modern, cars,<br />
motorcycles, trucksetc at theGoodyear/Robert Harris car park West Street <strong>Ashburton</strong>, opposite Phat Duck,<br />
11.00am –2.00pm. VCC event.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Aviation Museum: This wonderful collection of aircraft and memorabilia will be open for<br />
viewing from 1.00pm until 4.00pm Seafield Road. Entry $10 adult, children free. Contact Owen Moore on<br />
03-3083442or0274344797.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Family Go Kart Club: Agreatday of paddock racing,Location to be confirmed. Contact: Michael<br />
Gallagher 0274 430 453.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> Car Club Motorkhana: $40.00 perpersonentryfee to compete; enterontheday. Cars must be<br />
roadworthytowarrant of fitnessstandard. Location, Rural Transport. Contact: Malcolm Lovett 0274301 065<br />
admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz<br />
River Trail Mountain Bike Ride: 2.30pm, Skills Park, Dobson StWest. Come and explore the 10km of<br />
purpose-built mountain bike track developed and maintained by Mountain Bike <strong>Ashburton</strong>, followed by<br />
aBBQ back at the Skills Park. Gold coin donation. https://www.facebook.com/mountainbikeashburton for<br />
moreinformation.<br />
Mid Canterbury 4X4 Club: Play day at the 4WD Park located at the river end ofCochranes Road just off<br />
BeachRoad, starting at 11.30am. Contact: Lance 0272 626444 or Doug 0278 438 416<br />
<strong>2021</strong><br />
DON’TMISSTHESE<br />
GREATEVENTS!<br />
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