Ashburton Courier: November 30, 2023

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4 Ashburton NEWS Courier, November 30, 2023 www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Santa paradetobebiggest yet DELLWYN. MOYLAN @ashburtoncourier.co.nz NBS Ashburton Santa Parade organiser Carol Johns will have bells on this Saturday, as she metaphorically jumps for joy at the number of floats entered. ‘‘This will be our biggest parade yet. Each year it grows. It really has snowballed.’’ She said there were more than 40 entries, the majority of which were floats. Remainingentries included the town’s pipe band, silver band, and emergency vehicles. Due to road works the original parade route had to be changed. This year’s route starts at the corner of Oak Grove and Walnut Ave. The parade will head east to West St before doingaloop and heading back up Walnut Ave. Two objections to the parade events resulted in the associated road closure applications being decided by ahearing panel of district councillors. Johns has deliveredtraffic management plans to 100 households affected and put up signs so regular Ashburton Domain users know not to park along the avenue that morning. Walnut Ave will be closed from West 246 BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON 7700 9PM EVERY FRIDAY KARAOKE FRIDAYS ARE BACK SttoOak Grove, and Creek Rd will be closed from QueensDrive. Christmas Carols is the theme this year,with a$500 prize for the best float. ‘‘So far we have eight entries in the themed floats. Iknow we have aJingle Bells, OCome All Ye Faithful, a Dinosaurs’ Christmasand an ISaw Mummy Kissing Santa Clausthemed float.’’ On the same day, aChristmasMarket is being held in the domain, 11am to 4pm. The Christmascarol themed floats will park up in the domain after the parade, near the Christmasmarket, so people can admire the decorations,take photographs.The bands involvedinthe parade will perform and the winning float will be announced. Johns had more than 50 stalls booked in for the market. ‘‘We are hoping it will be agreat day for families. There will be free sausages, face painting, kiddy train rides. Men will be able to get afree hair cut. People can either bring apicnic or purchase from the food stalls there,’’ Johnssaid. Generally 8000 to 10,000 people each year line the streets to see the parade. ‘‘Due to very little shade Iencourage people to bring an umbrella, so they can stay around and aenjoy aday for young and old.’’ NBS Ashburton Christmas Parade is this Saturday, beginning 12.30pm, along Walnut Ave from Oak Grove to West St. The ChristmasMarket is also being held, 11am to 4pm at the Ashburton Domain near the children’s paddling pool. Xmas trees for sale BY JOHN PENEYCAD NBS Ashburton Santa Parade organiser Carol Johns (left) is delighted with the number of floats already entered for this year’s parade. Above Ashburton’s Santa parade in the past has annually attracted huge support from entrants and onlookers. NOW OPEN 7DAYS7 ASHBURTONS BEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OneLife Reviewed by DavidFavel Sir Anthony Hopkins has delivered some excellent performances in recent years. One Lifeisnoexception. Based on the story of Nicholas Winton, an ordinary man hell bent on rescuing orphaned children from the Nazi pogroms just beforeWW2. His accomplishments are then buried for 50years until aBBC report into his exploits thrust him into the world spotlight (watch the very moving BBC video…) An incrediblestory of adrivenman and his legacy. Save alife, save theworld. This moving story officially opens Boxing Day, however Regent Cinema Ashburton, have three screenings this weekend, Friday 1:10pm, Saturday &Sunday2:40pm. They smell and look great, and make any home feel like it is really Christmas. They are real Christmastrees,once again on sale this year in Methven, courtesyofMethven Lions Club. The annual oneday sale, to be held this Saturday, has become something of an institution in the town, having been held for the last 20 years. Club member and sale organiser Richard Lilly said he was proud of the efforts of fellow team members who had worked hard to harvest the pine trees this year. “All the guys have put in areal shift, safely cutting down the trees with chainsaws and transporting them, ready for sale,’’ Lilly said. "It’s great to keep the tradition going, and all the money raised can go towards more worthy projects,” Lilly said. There will altogetherbeabout 100 trees to choose from, donated by alocal farmer who wishes to remain anonymous.They come in all shapes and sizes, for the reasonable price of $20 each. Proceeds go back into the club to be used on future projects. For anyone who lives in Methven and is unable to transport their purchase,a delivery service will be available. Any unsold trees will be shifted over to HammerHardware on Main St for anyone unable to purchase on Saturday. Methven Lions Club’soneday Christmastree sale is at the Methven Mall this Saturday, from 9am to noon. bookings ph 307 1230 www.regentcinema.co.nz 2624257 TRADITION: Richard Lilly is among Methven Lions Club members whohave been working up asweat to make sure families in Methven and surrounding areas can buy real Christmas trees.
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz NEWS Ashburton Courier, November 30, 2023 5 Shefford, aman with aplan TONI.WILLIAMS @ashburtoncourier.co.nz Robbie ‘Gooserooter’ Shefford has been connecting with people and getting them talking. His idea to be ‘‘the man with aplan in a caravan’’ was to make connections. And he has been targeting truckies. It’s seen the 44yearold travel the length and breadth of the South Island as he takes his caravan and his ‘‘Robbie’s Mind Matrix’’ concept out and about, aiming to get people connecting. He has not only parked up roadside, but at shows and events. ‘‘We have done 30odd events in the last 12 months, all around the South Island,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s sort of getting bigger and bigger.’’ Shefford’s downtoearth personality and sense of humourlets him connect with adiverse range of people, from truckies and contractors, to farmers and mechanics. During atypical week, Shefford parks his caravan up along the roadside, and makes himself available for acuppa and a chat. He can often be seen parked on West St, alongside the Ashburton Domain. He generally gets about 25 aweek who stop to chat. ‘‘Twentyfive is not abig number but it’s 25 more people stopping for ayarn that are potentially reaching out, than if Iwasn’t there. ‘‘If they have time to stop they do, and if they don’t they give us atoot and awave, and carry on ... most of them Iwill get a message from, or asnap chat from, and that is rewarding in itself. ‘‘Me being outthere is better than noone being outthere at all,’’ he said. The jugisalways on and he is up for a yarn. He has no spiel and no set topics for discussion. He said his remodelled Fordson Major Diesel, set up in front of the caravan at events, was agood icebreaker. ‘‘(It’s) nothing in particular, just whatever comes up,’’ he said, of conversation. STARS IN THE ARCADE TO REMEMBER DELLWYN.MOYLAN @ashburtoncourier.co.nz Christmas is atime for friends and families but Altrusa International of Ashburton (Altrusa) recognises not all family and friends can be together. For the last 23 years, Altrusa has provided an opportunity for people to remember those who won’t be sitting at their Christmas table. Altrusa Tree of Remembrance project coordinator Sue Gough said the idea REACHING OUT: Robbie ‘Gooserooter’ Shefford is focusing on outlying areas to connect with people. His popularity continues to grow and he is getting more phone calls from event organisers. He has done national radio show interviews and aspot on children’s television show What Now. It’s aselffunded plan and Shefford has a range of products for sale, among them a book and coffee mugs. He also has aGivealittle page and is releasing a2024 calendar. Preorders are available through The Gooserooter at Truck This and Truck That Facebook page. However Shefford is keen to hear from anyone who might want to sponsor his work which next year will include three or four weeks in Southland and Otago. ‘‘Just anything to help out along the way,’’ he said. He will attend A&P shows at behind the tree is to give people the opportunity to purchase a$2star, write the name of person they wish to remember on it, then hang it on the tree. ‘‘People choose to remember family and friends who have died or are away from them and whom they can’t spend Christmas with for avariety of reasons.’’ Redmonds is providing the tree, which will be located at the Burnett St end of the Ashburton Arcade. People are free to write whatever they want on the star. weekends, and clubs and organisations during the week. There were also invitations to attend truck shows in the North Island. ‘‘It’s just to get out there to the smaller towns. Ashburton is asmall town compared to Christchurch, but to get to your Mayfield, Methven and Rakaia and all that, that all the celebrities forget about.’’ Shefford said the plan had snowballed and his original caravan, which he had for 12 months, was replaced witha second, larger model secured through sponsorship with Christchurch RV Centre. ‘‘We’ve been to more events with it and it’s just getting out there and talking to people. ‘‘It’s getting out there, talking to people at grassroots level and putting a face on it,’’ he said. ‘‘Most people just write aname. Many people remembered agrandparent who had died,’’ Sue said. The project has atwothrong approach and is also afundraiser for The Ashburton Palliative Care Charitable Trust Fund, administered by Advance Ashburton Community Foundation. Tree of Remembrance will be at the Ashburton Arcade with stars for sale 10am to 4pm from December 11 to 22 (but not the 17th). OUT AND ABOUT NOVEMBER 30 St Andrew's Day celebration at Rakaia at StAndrew's Presbyterian Church, by the big trees. Featuring bagpipe music, addressing the Haggis, shared Scottish tea, readings and songs from Scotland 5.30pm to 8pm. All welcome. DECEMBER 2 NBSAshburton Santa Parade along Walnut Ave, between Oak Grove and West St, from 12.30pm. Market Day/Christmas Fete from 11am in the Ashburton Domain by the paddling pool. Christmas float entries are invited to join the celebrations in the domain for a prize giving. Free kiddie train rides courtesy of Ashburton Property Brokers, and much more. DECEMBER 3 Plains Rotary car boot sale in the West Stcar park, Ashburton, from 10am to 1pm. Mt Somers Staveley Playcentre Christmas Market from 11am to 3pm on the Village Green. Plenty of fun, food, crafts and giftwares on offer. The Boy with Wings puppetry and live music at Rakaia Community Hall. The 50-minute Birdlife Productions show will be presented by the Sanders Duo, starts 2pm. Free admission, but gold coin donations welcome for Christmas food for the Rakaia Sharing Shed. Tickets available from Rakaia School office or Dorothy 302-7595. DECEMBER 5 Keep Learning Mid Canterbury and Mid Canterbury Branch of Soil & Health workshop on healthy soils, at Community House, 44 Cass St, Ashburton, 7pm to 8.30pm.Topics include the importance of soil health and tips for making and nurturing healthy soils. Book by emailing coordinator@mctimebank.nz DECEMBER 610 Christmas Nativity Exhibition at Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, Ashburton. The exhibition will show various ways the story of Jesus’ birth has been depicted over time. Open to the public, school and preschool groups welcome to book visits. DECEMBER 7 Rakaia Lions Club is running its Toot for Tucker appeal around the Rakaia and Chertsey townships. 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