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There has been ahiatus in the full team meeting —like all CERTs, the team comprises volunteers withtheir own work and home commitments. However, work on the ground has continuedwith bringing together members of the community who have been shouldertappedfor community Civil Defence contact network roles. These community members will report valuable information on what is happening in their patch to an activated Emergency Operations Centre during major events. The work couldn’t have been more on point. CulverdenCivil Defence coordinator and retired farmer Gregor McKenzie and Hurunui District Council’s emergency management officer Allan Grigg lead the team through afull debrief of the responsetoOctober’s wind event, both at district and regional level. ‘‘Debriefs help us to appraise what worked well and what didn’t work so well, so that we can do further work to prepare us for the next event,’’ says Mr Grigg. ‘‘For many in the team, this was their first event.’’ During the event, members contacted potentially vulnerable people in the community to see if they needed help, and were also involved in gathering information and reporting it to the council response team. Over 60 homes were contacted across Hurunui, and Culverden was part of that, says Mr Grigg. ‘‘After the debrief, the team works together to extend the wind scenario to a workshop, looking at what they would have done if the situation had escalated. Local events can easily escalate up to a disaster needing aregionwide response,’’ he says. The meeting ended with asurprise announcement that Mr McKenzie is relocating away from Culverden to another part of the district. The team and Mr Grigg were vocal in thanking Mr McKenzie for his contribution, commitment and service to the Culverden community emergency response team. Hayley Clark was welcomed in as the new Culverden Civil Defence co ordinator. ‘‘With astrong background in community service in Hurunui, she is a familiar face in the community as someone always keen to put up her hand to volunteer. Latest statistics show that more people volunteer in our rural areas compared to the national average, and Hurunui is no exception,’’ says Mr Grigg. Civil Defence preparedness and response training is carried out across Hurunui Districts nine Civil Defence sectors of Cheviot; HawardenWaikari; Culverden; Hanmer Springs; Waiau; Waipara; Motunau BeachScargillGreta Valley; Amberley and Mt Lyford. Christmas wonderland The Oxford CommunityTrust is hoping its annual Christmas Wonderland event, which begins this weekend,will bring joy to the town. ‘‘We want to bring an event to the community for people to enjoy and get into the Christmasspirit,’’ says the trust’smanager Jo Ealam. ‘‘The last few years have been difficult for everyone,and with the pressure on finances right now, it is our hope that the Wonderland brightens up the Christmas periodfor everyone who visits.’’ The GP Hall at Oxford Area School, will be transformedwith Christmas displays,with Oxford businesses joining in the celebrations with festive displays. Last year’sevent attracted more than 1500 visitors and Santa’s conveyor belt wrapping presents was a Showcase craft exhibition By SHELLEY TOPP The annual Showcase exhibition is being held at the Handzon craftwork shop in Rangiora this weekend. It will showcase the creativity and craftsmanship seen every day in the craftwork classes held at Handzon from Waimakariri, Hurunui and Christchurchcrafters. ‘‘It is away forustosay abig thank youtoall our customers, teachers and sponsors, for making the joy of creating areality for people every day,’’ Handzon owner, Riana Auret says. Nick Harrall, acrafter and supporter of the exhibition, says it is a celebration of talent and learning, but also of thelocal community and the support and friendships that so often huge hit. The event begins this Saturday and runs until Christmas Eve, with opening hours from 10am8pm during weekends, and 28pm during weekdays at the GP Hall, Showgate Drive in Oxford. Santa will be visiting this Saturday from 23pm and 78pm. He will also be visiting on Monday <strong>December</strong> 18 and Friday <strong>December</strong> 22 from 78pm, and Saturday <strong>December</strong> 23 from 23pm and 78pm. Organiser Sandy Smith says it is exciting to have the support of local businesses and acommunity group who are creating displays. ‘‘This collaboration is what makes the event asuccess for the community. There are lots of new and exciting displays this year, and it will be amust see to get into the festive spirit.’’ grow from agroup of likeminded people gathering together doing something they love. Challenges are set during the classes, encouragement and support given, and learning is shared. ‘‘Sharing my stitching with agroup of creative people is the highlight of my week. What better way to celebrate friendship, skill and talent than to see it all together under one roof in an exhibition at the end of the year,’’ Nick says. The twoday Showcase exhibition is open this Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 16, from 10am to 4pm, and Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 17, from 10am to 3pm, at the Handzon shop at 1Albert Street. It is free to attend and visitorswill be encouraged to vote for their favourite exhibit.
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