Bay Harbour: February 28, 2024

Wednesday February 28 2024 Bay Harbour News
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NEWS 7
to UK motoring event
ROADWORTHY: Veteran and vintage-class cars will take part in the inaugural Brooklands
to Brighton Run on Saturday.
The route, which includes
Spencerville, Lower Styx, Prestons,
Burwood, Waimairi Beach,
Marine Parade and Southshore
en route to the final destination,
a car park on Hawke St, should
take about an hour to complete.
And if they experience mechanical
issues along the way,
there should be a 1919 Nash tow
truck in the vicinity.
The run starts at 10am and
once the vehicles, including motorcycles,
arrive they will be on
display until 2pm.
Vintage Car Club Canterbury
branch veteran convener Colin
Hey said members had always
taken a keen interest in the
British event and eventually the
penny dropped.
“We thought, ‘Why don’t we
organise one for Christchurch?
We’ve got a Brighton here,” Hey
said.
The route was designed to keep
potential stoppages to a minimum,
so there is only one set of
traffic lights to negotiate, exiting
Prestons.
“One difficulty with veteran
cars, and especially motorbikes,
is stopping and starting again,”
Hey said.
“Some of the motorbikes don’t
have a clutch, so once the engine
stops the rider has to jump off
and push-start it.
“It’s basically left hand turns
and then one or two intersections
and some roundabouts. It’s very
easy running and there shouldn’t
be too much traffic.”
Hey said the speed was not the
essence, it was an opportunity
to showcase the horsepower of
yesteryear.
“It’s definitely not a race, most
of the cars will do 30 miles an
hour, the really old ones will do
20-25.”
Each participant receives a
commemorative plaque at the
finish, while there will also be
prizes for the oldest vehicle/
youngest driver combination plus
the best motorcycle, car or truck
chosen by the public who visit the
display.
SUMMER FUN: Pupils and caregivers from Te Raekura
Redcliffs School challenged themselves to paddle about
1.5km across the Avon-Heathcote Estuary on Sunday. ​
Paddle and picnic
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“Our school community is
really lucky to have members
in their community who are
willing to create unique and
authentic opportunities for us to
come together, demonstrating
what an awesome place Redcliffs
is in which to learn and live,”
said Leith.
Keen teachers and staff joined
the pupils on their voyage. There
were well-earned ice creams
ready on arrival.
A picnic was then held in the
sun, celebrating a successful
start to the school year.
Sumner surf lifesavers were in
attendance during the paddle in
case of emergency, but parents
and supervisors were responsible
for keeping the pupils safe.
Watering is
fine in the
morning time
Watering your plants in
the morning when the
sun isn’t out and the wind’s
died down is the best time.
Let’s use water like we oughta
ccc.govt.nz/WaterReporter
Farewell to the Godwits
Sunday, 10 March 2024
Come along to the annual ceremony to wish the
Godwits a safe journey back to their breeding
grounds in Alaska.
South Shore Spit
Reserve —
End of
Rockinghorse Road
Some parking available
- or catch the # 60 bus
(every 30 minutes)
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Free BBQ sausages,
music, stalls.
5:30pm
Welcome followed by a
short guided walk by the
City Council Park Rangers
to view the birds up close.
FREE—suitable all ages.
For more information contact: info@estuary.org.nz