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12 Selwyn Times Wednesday September 27 2023
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday September 27 2023 Selwyn Times NEWS 13 Rain fails to put brakes on swap meet THERE IS no bad day at a swap meet. That was the motto of volunteers organising the Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet on Saturday. Despite the forecast of possible snow, the event ploughed ahead, and it turned out to be the right decision. Said Hororata Community Trust’s Cindy Driscoll: “We know coming to the swap meet is a pilgrimage Cindy Driscoll for people, some setting off twothree days before from as far away as Wellington and Te Anau, so with the rural Kiwi attitude we forged ahead and sent out as many positive vibes to the weather gods as possible. “Site holders and keen buyers started showing up on Friday just as the heavens opened. Everyone turned up with a smile, trailers laden with mechanical treasures. At this point, we knew no matter the weather, we had to make this event happen. “We are lucky at the Hororata Domain as we could utilise the indoor barn and covered stalls for those who set up on Friday.” Hororata saw 50mm of rain from 11am Friday through to HELPING OUT: Volunteers Nicolle Hughes, Logan Pasco and Ryan de Lange lend a hand, Hudson Atkins test drives for size (above right) while purchases are compared (below right). 3am on Saturday. “When I left the Hororata Domain at 8pm Friday night, there was surface water everywhere; however, we know after 12 years of running events here, the water drains quickly. With the rain stopping at 3am, the domain was clear of surface water by the time we arrived the next morning at 6am. “We opened the gates and welcomed 1000 buyers who got to browse 75 sellers’ sites. A little smaller than last year, but considering the weather forecast, we are stoked with the numbers.” The swap meet was started in 2010 by John Foster and Dave Pomare. They handed over the reins of the event to the community trust in 2020. “John and Dave remain at the heart of the event, but now they can enjoy it without any admin,” said Driscoll. The event benefits the Glentunnel Residents Committee, the Hororata Historical Society, Glentunnel Primary School, Hororata Primary School, Rural Women Darfield Division and the Hororata Community Trust. “As always, it takes passionate volunteers to make these great Hororata events happen; we are grateful for their time and energy,” said Driscoll. • The 2024 event will be held on September 21. Visit www.hororata.org. nzfor details. Over 10 Years in Selwyn Ruby Jones Kieran Heenan Anita Molloy-Roberts W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz T: (03) 374 2547 E: rec@meareswilliams.co.nz LINCOLN OFFICE 43 Gerald Street, Lincoln Offices also located at: 80A Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 225 Papanui Road, Christchurch AWARD WINNING BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE & HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Venues Across all of Selwyn and the Wider Christchurch Area www.busybumbles.co.nz | www.facebook.com/BusyBumbles opsmanager@busybumbles.co.nz | 03 3473031
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