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March 2021 (issue 80/110) Lincoln – A Great Place To Be!

Celebrate Children’s Day 2021 with SPN’s Free Family Event Sunday 7th March, 12pm–3pm, Foster Park Rolleston Brought to you by Selwyn Parenting Network with proud principal partners Faringdon. Te rā o ngā tamariki – New Zealand Children’s Day: a day where we unite to celebrate our tamariki! At Selwyn Parenting Network we are delighted that Children’s Day New Zealand has fast become one of our flagship events of the calendar year!

Celebrated on the first Sunday of March, Children’s Day is a beautiful day to acknow­ ledge the love and affection that is so important to the upbringing of our tamariki. It heightens aware­ness of the importance and needs of children in society, and ways of promoting their development. forms of music, dance and performance. We rugs so that you can sit and enjoy everything on It provides a national focus on children and will have not one but SIX different inflatables on offer; there will be a number of food and drink promotes community responses for the ongoing offer, ranging from an under 3’s small bouncy vendors available should you wish to purchase celebration of Children’s Day through wide­ castle, through to larger bouncy castles, an an ice cream, coffee or something else to spread participation. This year more than ever eleven metre long obstacle course, water eat! Be sure to come to the Selwyn Parenting we look to build upon many years of success that rollers and leap bound wipeout which will test Network popcorn fundraiser stand to purchase Selwyn Parenting Network has gained hosting the balance and physical stamina of all ages! your popcorn, whilst in turn supporting our our FREE Children’s Day family event. We know Add to this a vast number of activities and charitable organisation! that time and aroha are the most important gift entertainment to get involved in including face we can offer to our tamariki, and Children’s Day As a local charity, we provide a parenting painting, art, toddler play area with Rolleston Toy is a beautiful day to acknowledge the love and signpost to service providers and community Library, family fun activities with Cornerstone,­ affection that is so important to their upbringing. organisations who in turn help strengthen, Selwyn Libraries, sports activities, emergency support and empower all families in the Selwyn So what can you expect? Free fun for all! service vehicles, pony rides and animal farm District. As our organisation has evolved over Come on down to Foster Park Rolleston on and so much more from many other community the past decade, our foundational mission Sunday 7th March (12pm–3pm) where all organisations and service providers. has remained: to strengthen whanau through activities, entertainment and even the sausage Be guided by your senses towards the free empowering parents and caregivers to learn, sizzle that we offer on the day is totally FREE sausage sizzles being kindly prepared by play, connect and thrive with their tamariki. Let’s and made possible thanks to our amazing volunteers from the local Rolleston Rotary make this Children’s Day count as we celebrate principal partners Faringdon, along­side various and Rolleston Warriors Rugby League. And our tamariki! We look forward to seeing you all community funding partners including Rata go bananas as we hand out over 1,000 free there, and remember your sunhats, as we’ve put Foundation, COGS and Lotteries, who all help bananas thanks to the teams at Oranga a word in for some excellent weather! make our work possible. Tamariki and their partners for Children’s Day You will arrive to a warm welcome on the stage kai, Countdown.­ Of course we welcome you to www.spn.org.nz where we will be showcasing local talent in the bring your own picnic, drink bottles, and picnic facebook.com/SelwynParentingNetwork

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Lincoln Community Committee Meeting that Council has been given responsibility for operational The Lincoln Community Committee held the first meeting of the management of over the past twelve months. This model year on Monday February 15th 2021. The committee is pleased continues the employment roles and arrangements with Facility to welcome a new member to the committee, Gregory Fleming, Caretakers that were introduced through a change management Student President, and student representative from Lincoln exercise in 2019/20. University. The committee looks forward to working with Gregory Action 2 – Incorporated Societies Operating Council Owned Hall/ to continue the relationship between the university and the wider Centre Council officers will prepare and share a draft “Facility community. Management Agreement” for consideration and discussion with Matters discussed at the meeting: any separate legal entity currently taking responsible for the operational management and service delivery associated with a • Review of Community Committees by Council owned community centre / hall. Selwyn District Council A Report was to be tabled at the Council meeting on 10 February Action 3 – Pool Committees Council officers will communicate that summarised relevant actions planned in the review process of directly with each Pool Committee to discuss and explore community committee structure. The actions planned are based different models of operational management and service delivery on the following assumptions: that effectively manage health and safety risk to Council, and encourage suitably trained volunteers. 1. There will be a significant reduction in the number of Community Committees of Council in the future. Action 4 – Reserve Committees Council officers will liaise 2. Council does have a direct role in the future operations and with committees in their capacity as User Groups on practical performance of Council owned facilities. arrangements associated with reserves and continue to support club / volunteer arrangements for input in to operational activities 3. Any Committee of Council is required to act as a Committee where practical. Officers will commence planning in relation of Council. to bookings for reserves online and establish / further develop The following is a summary of key actions planned: relationships with regional sports bodies. This model continues the various contract and employment arrangements already Action 1 – Halls and Centres Council officers will develop and in place. implement a coordinated operational service delivery model for the 13 halls/centres (and the immediate gardens surrounding), Continued on page 4…

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Lincoln Community News: March 2021 3 Lincoln Community Committee Meeting – continued from page 3… • Dirt bike track The council is supportive of the idea and investigations are Action 5 – Incorporated Societies Council officers will commu­ continuing for a suitable site for young bike enthusiasts. nicate directly with those Incorporated Societies being treated as committees of Council outlining issues associated with this • Boundary Road Footpath arrange­ment and the rationale behind consideration for separating Grant Miller, SDC Councillor is in discussion with the Ministry of legal entities from treatment as a committee of Council. Education, Lincoln High School and Board of Trustees to provide Action 6/7 – Communication Distribute monthly communication a solution to the “missing link” in the Boundary Road section of via Council committee email addresses with general information; the Lincoln/Rolleston cycleway. The committee considers that the updates on activity regarding above and news of any changes in safety of the Lincoln Primary School children, the Lincoln High committees and commence development of an online presence School pupils and community members who use this cycleway is that profiles stories associated with different facilities / activities at risk and would like to see this matter urgently resolved. across the district. • Pedestrian refuge Action 8 – Education Council officers will arrange for Capacity The committee has been approached by the community to provide Building Workshop on the topic of “Why Incorporate and If So, a pedestrian refuge for safe crossing of Gerald Street outside the How” for any Selwyn resident and interested committee members. Library. The committee will approach Andrew Mazey, SDC for Over the next six months there will be a transitional period possible solutions. and oppor­tunity for community groups to consider options for • Roading and Traffic around the perimeter of Lincoln the future. Discussion and concern was raised about the increasing growth • Lincoln University News in Selwyn, the varying speed limits in place and the increase in A family friendly community day to be held on Sunday 28 March. the number of intersection accidents. The committee will consider making a submission to the Long Term Plan. Students have arrived on campus for the start of the 2021 academic year. Orientation day was Friday 19th February. It is The committee welcomes any comments and feedback or any encouraging to hear that domestic student numbers, particularly matters of interest you have to share with the community. Have post­graduate students is showing strong growth. your say about what you think. Our group can be found on Facebook by searching ‘Lincoln NZ Community Page’ or via the • The Millpond/Ellesmere Country Club site link: www.facebook.com/groups/LincolnCommunity. The Lincoln Community Committee is continuing to work with the – Kathryn Claridge, Chairperson, Lincoln Community Committee council on the development of the reserve.

• Chinese takeaway site It is proposed to use this vacant site for an art installation. Collaboration with Selwyn District Council, Texco and The Tai WHEEL Tapu Sculpture Garden is underway. • Wetland bridge ALIGNMENTS Work is continuing on options of developing a culvert as an access way across the Northeast corner of the Lincoln Wetlands Ponds. from The committee is mindful of the need to provide a safe crossing solution for pedestrians and cyclists. Grant Miller, SDC Councillor advised the committee that a bridge is included in the Stage 3 SDC Wetland Plan $69* *conditions apply 4X4 TYRES LINCOLN COMMUNITY from TRUST

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The Lincoln Community Trust has funds invested for the GRANTbenefit APPLICATIONS of the people of Lincoln. The Lincoln Community Trust has funds invested for the benefit $190 of theGrant people applicants of Lincoln. must Grant reside, applicants pay rates mustor operate reside, within pay rates fitted and balanced or operatethe Lincoln within Community the Lincoln Centre Community Rating Area. Centre Funds Rating will be Area. distributed twice a year. Funds will be distributed twice a year. Applications for grants may OPEN SATURDAY MORNINGS BY APPOINTMENT

be madeApplications at any time for and grants must may be be in made the hands at any oftime the and Secretary by the 31stmust of beMarch in the and hands the of 30th the Secretaryof September by the each year. 31st of March and the 30th of September each year. Application forms are available from Lincoln Community Care, 16 LytteltonApplication St, Lincoln forms or arevia availableemail from from [email protected] Lincoln Community PH. 325 2129 | 23 GERALD ST | LINCOLN Care, 16 Lyttelton St, Lincoln or via email from Janet, [email protected] 4 Lincoln Community News: March 2021 Need a venue for your next event? Lincoln Event Centre is an exceptional, multi-purpose venue available for hire.

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Lincoln Community News: March 2021 5 fonzie’s corner First Ever Death Café

Hello again everyone. Seems a while since for Lincoln I last wrote my last column and I can tell The morning of Saturday 13th you since last year I feel we now live in February saw the first ever very dangerous times… meeting of Death Café Lincoln. I have no idea what is going on, but I know The venue chosen was The that on certain days over the last couple Laboratory, with the privacy of months, the ground has been so hot I of the ‘Cosy Nook’ the perfect could not go out on the pavement. Mum spot for open conversation. At said it would burn my paws. She said the pavement was so hot 10.30am, with teas and coffees ordered and the imminent arrival you could fry an egg, which was a good benchmark. I think this is of polenta fries and scones, seven locals, the majority of whom very unfair as Mum wears jandals and I would like to try some so I had never previously met each other, settled down to discuss a can go out and eat the fried egg. whole range of topics connected to death and dying. Also, apparently, dogs are very suspectable to something called Death Café is a global social movement which encourages death heatstroke in the hot weather. I accept that it was sweltering, but I awareness through hosted conversations among strangers. There certainly got no strokes, I am quite partial to a nice belly rub. Mum is no agenda, themes or guest speakers, with the aim being for made me stay in the back room saying it was nice and cool with discussions to be led and directed by the group. a big bowl of water and ice cubes. I reckon she wanted to be rid of me so she could lounge on the couch with a cold flannel on her After attending the Death Café meetings in Christchurch for the head swigging down a gin and tonic. past couple of years, Richard Marchant, a Lincoln-based Funeral and Wedding Celebrant, thought it was time to bring the concept I have had a couple of mates who have been rushed to the animal to the township. Richard says “the main purpose of a Death Café doctor person as they have been attacked by something called is to raise awareness of death with a view to helping people make ‘grass seed’. One minute you are having a nice time running the most of their lives. I was delighted that our first meeting had through the grass minding your own business the next you can so much rich conversation and an environment that was relaxed end up on the table with a tube down your throat having surgery. and safe enough for people to talk about topics that are not part Then to top it all off the other day, I was walking by the river and of people’s everyday conversations”. felt this sharp pain in my toe that really hurt. Dad thought I had a After the success of the first meeting there are more planned bee sting, but Mum could not find anything, so they said it may for the future. Richard states, “As we move forward, I will look have been a wasp. I’m sure it was a croc bite as I was near the at arranging meetings for weekdays and evenings. However, for water. I had to keep my foot off the floor for two hours and hop the next one I am sticking to the winning formula of a Saturday around on three legs. Between you and me the pain went away morning at The Laboratory.” after 30 minutes but Mum said they needed to keep an eye on me. I got tons of fuss and treats so I decided to milk it for what I The next meeting of Death Café Lincoln is Saturday 20th could get! March 10.30am–12pm. Venue is the Lincoln Laboratory. If anyone out there knows Bear Grylls can you please let me have For further details, or to reserve a space at the March meeting, his number so I can tell him that Lincoln in New Zealand is full of please check out the Death Café Lincoln NZ page on Facebook danger and should be his next destination for survival tips in the or contact Richard on 0204 250 369. wild. I for one would be keen on his advice… lincoln patchwork and quilting group – Fonzie, the resident Mini Schnauzer at ‘Little Paws in Lincoln’

The Lincoln Patchwork and Quilting Group group met recently for our first meeting for the year. We welcomed five new members to the group and we look forward to getting to know them and share fun projects while learning new techniques. Our programme for the year is focussed on scraps – using scraps of fabric to make blocks for larger quilts and for small projects. We have some interesting challenges planned for the group throughout the year, as well as some guest speakers and fun fabric field trips! We also plan to have another display of quilts at the Lincoln Library later in the year. 21 luxury motel units in the heart of Lincoln Last year, we were able to donate 75 little quilts to the Neo­natal Studio & 1 Bedroom Units | 2 Bedroom Units Intensive Care Unit at Christchurch Women’s Hospital. These Spa Bath Units | Access Units were gratefully accepted by the staff and we plan to make more little quilts again this year. We have also completed a group quilt 4–6 Maurice Street, Lincoln that will be donated to a suitable charity to use as a fund raiser. Reservations 0800 001 689 | Ph. (03) 974 1620 We meet each second and fourth Tuesday evenings at the www.lincolnmotel.co.nz Lincoln Events Centre from 6.30pm and welcome new members. Contact Janet B (ph (03) 348 6098) for further information. 6 Lincoln Community News: March 2021 $75 FUNDING AVAILABLE

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Lincoln Community News: March 2021 7 Meet your street – it’s on us community care lincoln A wilderness garden party with Santa, lolly scrambles and friendly, fun games is helping build community spirit in Prebbleton. This was Curtain Bank Bin back at Community Care Lincoln the third year a neighbourhood pre-Christmas picnic has been held (community energy action) at the Wilder­ness Green in Prebbleton. Around 40 people attended The curtain bank bin is back at Community Care Lincoln, come in the picnic, supported by the Council’s Meet Your Street fund for neighbour­hood events. and see us to drop off your clean unwanted curtains in the blue bin in our foyer. Community Energy Action will then sew the curtains Emma McMulkin, who helps organise the Prebbleton event, says it started out as a one-off get together for members of a mums’ group in to fit and add a lining before supplying them free to a deserving The Woods subdivision to celebrate at the end of the year, and quickly low-income household. Any donations you can offer will be greatly snowballed into an annual event. appreciated and will be used to ensure people are living in warmer “We have games and families compete to take home a games trophy. and healthier homes. We have new games each year. Last year we did tug of war and the three-legged race, the year before we had all the dads lined and the PCW Role kids painted on shaving foam to form Santa’s beard, the kids then threw Community Care Lincoln are fortunate to have two lovely cotton balls with the aim of sticking as many as they could to their dad’s Partnership Community Workers (PCW) who help and support ‘beard’. It definitely created a lot of laughs, especially for the mums watching!” a wide range of clients through the district. PCW’s have clients referred to them by GP’s, mental health services and through The event is a fun way to welcome new families to the area and build a good community spirit, with new families joining every year, she says. self-referrals. They particularly support anyone facing financial, mental, or cultural hardships. The role of the PCW is to identify “It brings everyone together and creates that bond, it’s fantastic to see those friendships develop between the kids. One of the things we love barriers clients face in accessing healthcare, e.g. language, about living in Prebbleton, and The Woods subdivision, is everyone has transport, isolation, mental health, or financial barriers. They then got to know one another well over the years and the picnic is just a great assist clients to access the required health services, e.g. benefits, way to celebrate Christmas together”. GP and specialist appointments, transport, housing and cultural The Council’s Meet Your Street funding helped keep the picnic open to support. Once PCW’s have helped clients gain access they then subdivision families, Mrs McMulkin says. refer them on to other support services and providers to ensure “It means we’re not relying on people to front up with cash right before their continued access to healthcare and services. If you or Christmas. It takes some pressure off everyone.” someone you know may require this service enquire with CCL or The Council’s Meet your Street fund has up to $75 per event available your GP for further information. for people in the Selwyn community who would like to host a local street gathering, neighbourhood sports event or local kids treasure hunt. Conversational English To apply, go to selwyn.govt.nz/meetyourstreet, or get in touch with We are excited to announce that our Conversational English us at [email protected]. sessions are starting up again on the 1st of March 2021. These free sessions are run at CCL 16 Lyttelton Street every Monday Down by the Liffey Gallery from 4:30–5:30pm, except on public holidays. We welcome Lincoln’s Community Art Gallery, 1 James Street, Lincoln inter­national people of all ages and cultures, no matter where they reside, to come along and join our friendly volunteers. Our MURMURATION volunteers facilitate the weekly sessions with a different topic to Blanche Fryer + Dave Lloyd + discuss each time aiming to generate social conversation and help you gain confidence in your English. If you have any questions Demarnia Lloyd-Harris + Stuart Lloyd-Harris about the sessions please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 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My name is Melissa and I have been involved in the Lincoln Community News for the past year. I enjoy everything to do with local communities and enjoy reading – even proof reading! – about all the events and happenings. I quite often get asked if I have room to squeeze something in and the answer is always, “yeah, no worries!” So don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to be featured in these pages. I split my time between working from home, and working on-site in both the Lincoln and Rolleston offices. As well as organising the At Kip McGrath, our focus is to help your child reach their full potential. Lincoln Community News, I am also the Business Development We make learning fun and engaging to improve results. You will Manager for The Selwyn Printing Company. I am always looking receive progress reports and updates to track your child’s improvement. for new business opportunities and leads in the community. Outside of work, you’ll find me umpiring netball, or with my kids at the park, walking the dog. My favourite hidden spot in Selwyn is a sheltered spot behind Kirwee at the Waimak river. It’s so open and peaceful. Selwyn Print employs five full-time staff within the Selwyn district and covers all your business, LINCOLN CENTRE 027 245 1998 commercial and retail printing needs. [email protected] Please feel free to touch base with any questions – kipmcgrath.co.nz/centre [email protected]

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The Annual LBC Garage Sale is here! Our annual community event to support mission activities in New Zealand and overseas will be held on Saturday 6 March, from 8am to midday, at the church on 109 Carnaveron Drive, Lincoln.

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10 Lincoln Community News: March 2021 lincoln rotary Bike Ride to Raise Funds This year marks 100 years presence of Rotary in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. To mark the occasion, Rotary has an ambitious project aiming to immunise 100,000 children across nine Pacific Islands to protect them from rotavirus, pneumococcal disease and cervical cancer. Many children are dying or suffering due to poor immunisation rate in the Pacific countries. For example, 1 in 18 children die before their fifth birthday in Kiribati. Rotarians think this is not acceptable and so, Rotary Inter­national is working alongside UNICEF to provide vaccinations for Pacific Island’s children. A project with such scales requires huge funding. While much has been secured, more money is needed and to raise funds for the project. Teams or individuals biked either the community funding is asked whole or segments of the Christchurch to Little River Rail Trail. The for. It costs $45 to immunise event has raised around $8,000 so far. a child with the three above vaccines. If you want to be part of this rewarding effort, you can make a donation by visiting https://everychildafuture.com for detailed On Saturday 20th February, information on the project and ways to contribute. many Rotarians in Christ­ church and suburbs took part For information about Lincoln Rotary, please ring David in Pedal for the Pacific 2021 029 999 8330 or email to [email protected]

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Lincoln Community News: March 2021 11 lincoln rugby

Volunteers Lincoln Rugby Club Is looking for volunteers to help out at the club. If you are keen to get involved in any way please contact [email protected] or 021 408 028. Players Wanted Your first choice If you are interested in playing Div 1, 2, 3 or Colts please come along to pre-season training, each Tuesday and Thursday 6:30pm when building rural. at Lincoln Rugby Club, Meijer Drive,Lincoln. Manufacturers of wastewater treatment systems Check out our website www.lincolnrugby.org.nz and septic tanks. Engineering NZ’s most biologically Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/LincolnRugby advanced, eco-friendly sewage treatment systems.

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During 2020 Lincoln brigade has attended 265 call outs that included structure fires, medical support through to motor vehicle accidents, and yes we have rescued cats from trees, ducklings from drains and interacted with our friendly university students who microwave pies for 35 minutes. You may hear the alarm 0800 AUSTIN sound during the day but we have programmed it to not activate (0800 287 846) during the night. Much to the pleasure of households with babies www.austinbluewater.co.nz that live near the station. Members are alerted to respond to the station by either siren, paging systems and Fire and Emergency Availability Messaging Systems (AMS). If any of these systems fail then the siren will activate during the night. The brigade has been training with new Holmatro Rescue Tools. The tools are lighter and more ergonomically designed than our old set. They also have the capacity to cut modern cars. Last year we attended 47 motor vehicle accidents (MVA). Fortunately not every accident attended in 2020 required the use of the cutting gear. Far too many accidents are caused by people failing to STOP at STOP signs. Please take the extra seconds to stop and ensure the way is clear so that you do not need us to use our new cutting equipment. The brigade is always after vehicles that are no longer road worthy. If you would like to donate a car for us to practice our patient extraction techniques on, please ensure it has been de-registered first. Death Café Lincoln – Roy Dods, Station Officer th Lincoln Fire Brigade Date: Saturday 20 March Time: 10.30am – 12pm Venue: The Laboratory, Lincoln ______At a Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat, drink tea or coffee and discuss death. The objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. ______For further details and to RSVP, contact Richard on 0204 250 369 or view the Death Café Lincoln Facebook page. Total calls for 2021, as at Monday 15 February 2021. 12 Lincoln Community News: March 2021 Lincoln based and working for you in our community Meet Tracy Stevenson of Glass Miles Real Estate in Lincoln. Originally from the deep south, Tracy has gained experience and knowledge during her career path, starting in banking industry, followed by marketing, the airline industry and then as a director of two successful businesses. Realising her main passion was housing and the people contact, Tracy decided to combine the two, firstly with client liaison roles helping the people of Canterbury rebuild their homes after the earthquakes and then, as the family left the nest, she embraced the role of Real Estate Salesperson. She’s looking forward to helping more clients achieve their property goals in 2021. “To be able to help people achieve their property dreams and goals is extremely rewarding, and to wake up every morning knowing you are going to enjoy your day means you have found your niche.” How refreshing is that! “I have an extensive list of buyers eager to purchase homes and bare land in the Lincoln and surrounding areas. If you are considering selling or know of someone that is then please give me a call for a confidential chat.”

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Lincoln Community News: March 2021 13 Bean of Life Women’s Café We’ll get Bean of Life Women’s Café is you growing. held every Tuesday morning during the school terms at Selwyn’s Plant 20 James Street in Te Whare Specialists Manaaki (just opposite Lincoln Primary school) from 9.30am– 11.30am. Plenty of parking. Pre‑schoolers are welcome too. The café is free and has been set up as a place where women of all ages, culture & stages in life can pop in between those hours and enjoy barista coffee and home baking with no charge. It is a great place to meet with your friends or if new to Lincoln, just retired or a new Mum, there is always someone to talk to. A warm, friendly environment with Established in 1987, Southern Woods has been growing millions of quality plants for good coffee and food. Look forward to seeing you on Tuesdays. over a generation.

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Kieran Heenan [email protected] Emma-Jane Moore [email protected] Lincoln Senior Citizens Club enjoyed their bus trip to Oxford in February. The Rustic Country Hotel provided a good buffet Anita Molloy-Roberts lunch with a variety of plentiful food; a sunny day allowed some [email protected] members to eat outside. Upcoming Events: W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz 2nd March: Meeting in the Baylis Lounge at Lincoln Events T: (03) 374 2547 Centre starts at 1.30pm, with a short A G M, followed by a talk Offices located at: from Vivienne Butcher, Principal of Lincoln Primary School. Lincoln – 43 Gerald Street Rolleston – 78 Rolleston Dr New members welcome. Any queries to Theresa, Christchurch – 225 Papanui Rd Darfield – 28 South Terrace phone 325 2449 or email [email protected] 14 Lincoln Community News: March 2021 lincoln women’s institute kidsfirst lincoln

The first event for the year for Lincoln WI was our annual Canterbury East Federation Flower and Craft Show which was held recently in the Prebbleton Hall. Lincoln WI won the trophy for the WI with most points overall, and also won the Bay Trophy. As this is our national centenary year, the theme for the Bay was “Then and Now”. Many of our members gained placings in the flower, baking, preserves, fruit and veges, craft and knitting sections. The show was well supported by CEF Institute members. The much awaited day for our cruise on the Kaiapoi River Queen dawned cold, wet and windy. More like a winter’s day than a February summer day. However as we drove up the motorway the rain abated so that was a plus. The cold wind was still blowing Here we are at Kidsfirst Lincoln, back now to Kindergarten in full when we arrived in Kaiapoi. We donned our jackets and boarded swing for 2021. We are excited to have welcomed back all of our the Kaiapoi River Queen. Once aboard the weather wasn’t an existing tamariki and whānau from their summer holidays and now issue. As we calmly cruised down the river, the changing scenery beginning to welcome new families into our environment. kept our interest. The ceiling to floor windows gave us a perfect We began our year talking to our tamariki about “Te tiriti o view as we sailed along. We certainly enjoyed the lovely ham and Waitangi” and what this day means to us as citizens of Aotearoa. salad, or salmon and salad lunch. There were plenty of fisher­ We wanted our tamariki to know that it wasn’t just another day men trying their luck all along the river. We held our breath as one off for us, that it had real significance to all of us. We decided fisher­man pulled a good sized fish in, only to lose it as he went to to create our own treaty with our tamariki. We spoke and took retrieve it from the water’s edge. Bother! The 90 minute cruise was down ideas at a number of our morning mat times as to what our certainly enjoyed by us all. We drove back to Christchurch on a tamariki wanted our Kindergarten to be like, feel like and look like. lovely warm sunny afternoon. We met at our Secretary’s home for We were excited to hear so many wonderful ideas coming from our first meeting for the year. Members enjoyed a wander around our precious children such as they wanted people to feel safe, their spectacular garden, and the large collection of brightly be kind and careful with our things. They also wanted us to have coloured begonias in the shade house were greatly appreciated. fun every day. We have put together our “Treaty” and it is going After our meeting and afternoon tea, we all agreed that it had been up on the wall for everyone who comes into our Kindergarten to a most enjoyable day. see and to remind our tamariki of the promises we have made to one another. Our kindergarten is open Monday to Friday, 6-hour full day sessions or 3-hour morning sessions. Our hours of operation are 8.45a.m. to 2.45p.m. We are part of the 20-hours Government funding for 3-4 year olds. Kidsfirst subsidises 2-year olds up to 20 hours free. Over and above the 20-hours free, all 2, 3 and 4-year old children are charged at the rate of $6 per hour. It is the philosophy of Kidsfirst Kindergartens that all teachers within the Kidsfirst family are qualified and registered in order to bring about practice that contributes to effective and responsive relationships and learning opportunities for young children within Kidsfirst Kindergartens. We have a range of spaces that are available for you and your child to take up. Please telephone us on (03) 325 2700 if you are interested in enrolling your child to be part of our exciting programme of teaching and learning.

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Lincoln Community News: March 2021 15 Prebbleton – remember when A good number of people turned out to see the annual displays organised by Prebbleton Heritage on Sunday 14th February. There was much chatter and laughter as people met up with old friends and recalled years gone by. New photos were also brought to the hall to be copied and Making your great outdoors greater added to the collection – including a Prebbleton wedding of 1907, a 1914 baby photo, and “the Flying Sportsmen” – a group HIRE EQUIPMENT of interested race goers who Andy Todd, from the Prebbleton Hotel, arranged to fly around the country to race meetings. We 1.7 ton Digger 3 buckets do not know the names of all of those in the group but hopefully and 2.5 ton electric tip trailer at our next open day some names will be added. Plate compactor Many thanks to all those who came to support us in our venture Log splitter to preserve the history of this fast expanding village. Concrete mixer Lawn Dethatcher – Daphne McAven, Prebbleton Heritage Barreto rotary hoe 3” Water Pump Wheel barrows Hand tools Concrete ball float/Screeds Electric concrete vibrator Check out the rest of our landscape supplies online www.mainscapegardensupplies.co.nz Contact Us Mon - Fri 1543 Springs Road, Lincoln 8:00am - 5:00pm 021 241 7908 Saturday [email protected] 8:00am - 3:00pm

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Kim Hill Hot Topic 2021 – What’s Your Poison? Part Time Employment Wednesday 24th March 2021 Opportunity Each year, radio broadcaster Kim Hill chairs a panel discussion, We are looking for an assessor coordinated by Lincoln Envirotown, on a subject of national and for the Lincoln Envirotown Trust’s global environmental significance. For the 10th Hot Topic the Responsible Business Network for discussion will focus on the use of chemicals in food production all areas of Selwyn. The assessment­ is for awards which encourage and on our land. and support local businesses in reducing their environmental impact and supporting their communities. It is supported by the Many will remember that this event was due to happen in 2020 Selwyn District Council. before our years’ all changed. However the issues are as relevant today as they were last year! The use of pesticides and herbicides This will be a part time, fixed term contract, to undertake the is topical throughout the world and they are a subject of court assessment of businesses by making site visits and recording actions in Europe and the U.S.A. data as well as assisting in the organisation of the awards presentation evening. The role best suits people who enjoy The expert panellists will discuss some facts and myths about meeting others; possess oral and written language skills, as well managing pests, diseases and weeds. They will also examine the as an enthusiasm for environmental practices and community issues around whether Agrichemicals are helpful or harmful and engage­ment. Computer skills are a requirement but full training in whether pesticides are good or evil. the new survey and system will be provided. The discussion is certain to be stimulating and entertaining, with Deadline for applications is Friday 19th March 2021. the audience invited to question the panellists during the evening. Please send CV with short letter to Dave Please join us in The Stewart Building of Lincoln University on [email protected]. Wednesday 24th March. Doors open at 6.30pm for refreshments More information about these positions can be obtained by and nibbles with the event starting at 7.30pm. A $5 koha is emailing or calling Dave on 03 423 0445. requested, and please bring cash for the bar. It is important that any applicant is a resident of Selwyn District Please register your interest at Eventbrite: and is legally permitted to work in New Zealand. https://kimhillpresents-poison.eventbrite.co.nz Springston Garden – Coordinator needed!

A Fun and Rewarding Position! A part time coordinator needed for the Springston Secret (Community) Garden . Want to know more? – contact Sue Jarvis on 329 5858. 021 100 1009 or [email protected] WHAT’S YOUR POISON? PESTICIDES - GOOD OR EVIL? We also need a local to pop What is fact or myth in the management of pests, diseases and weeds? round to mow the lawns Are these agri-chemicals helping or harming us and the environment?

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Lincoln Community News: March 2021 17 Please wear suitable shoes, LINCOLN FARMERS MARKET bring spades, garden gloves, hat, sunglasses or other eye SATURDAY 27 MARCH protection, also a bucket for mulch, if you can. 10AM - 1PM Sue Jarvis 021 100 1009 Boundary Road, Lincoln [email protected]

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The Selwyn Road Safety Team is looking for volunteers for the new Community Driver Mentor Programme. Coach a young driver for an hour a week to help them achieve their restricted licence, become a safe driver and provide a pathway to employment. Comprehensive training and a car will be provided for the face-to-face driving sessions. Interested? Come along to our information session at the Lincoln Event Centre on Tuesday 16 March at 7pm, or get in touch with us to find out more. RSVP for the information session via email [email protected] or phone 03 347 1867.

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The Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens are located on James Street, behind the Maternity Hospital. The coordinator, Ruth Wood, invites visitors to come along and inspect the Gardens, especially on Monday and Thursday afternoons, or at other times by arrangement.

For more info contact the coordinator Ruth Wood. at the Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens Email: [email protected] Phone: 021 074 3905. from 9.30 – 12.30 on Saturday 17th April Presenter – Tony Bywater, Christchurch Bonsai Society Bonsai is an art form probably started by the Chinese over 2000 years ago, using trees grown in containers or on rocks to represent the beauty and majesty of nature.

Have you ever thought of developing your own Bonsai tree? Come to this workshop to learn how to do it. Watch an ordinary nursery tree turned into a Bonsai, then have a go yourself. Learn what to look for in nursery trees, how to select which branches to keep and which to cut off, how to pot it up and how to look after it. All good fun and you get your very own Bonsai to take home! The registration fee of $20 covers the cost of the tree, potting mix, grow bags, wire, and morning tea. Places are limited for this popular, hands-on workshop, so register with Ruth Wood as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Wood ash is a source of potassium and can be used to raise Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens are located on James Street, behind the the pH of overly acidic soils instead of lime. However, ash from Lincoln Maternity Hospital. Please park on the road. treated timber must be avoided as it may contain residues of the For more information, contact the Gardens Coordinator, Ruth Wood (Phone: 021 074 3905 or Email: [email protected] ) preservative chemicals. Some plants such as tomatoes, garlic, leaks, lettuces, asparagus and stone fruit trees thrive with a www.lincolnenvirotown.org.nz dressing of wood ash, but don’t apply to acid-loving plants such as strawberries,­ azaleas, camelias or potatoes. Composting of ashes is an ideal way of using them. Fire­place ashes (not charcoal residues from grills) can be used to maintain the neutral condition (pH ~7) of the compost heap. We were grateful to recently receive a sizeable quantity of untreated wood ash which we will put to good use. Late in 2020 the Lincoln Brownies Group made an evening visit to the Gardens, and they took a keen interest in seeing what was happening there, and tasting the strawberries. Each girl left with a New World Little Garden, courtesy of Rachel Vogan, to plant at home. They will come again next month to bring scarecrows that A workshop to demonstrate how to they have created. propagate the bulbs of plants such as Our first workshop for 2021 will be held on Saturday 20th March, daffodils, to expand flower production at 10.30–11.30am. Jill Reader, Senior Tutor in Horticulture at Lincoln University will be the presenter, and her topic will be bulb propagation. Do you have bulbs growing in your garden that you Jill Reader, Senior Tutor in Horticulture at Lincoln University, will present would like to propagate? Bring along your own bulbs and Jill will the workshop at the Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens show you how to chip them and take home the finished product. on Saturday 20th March, from 10.30 to 11.30am. Jill will bring all required equipment. Time will also be allowed for questions on general plant propagation. Do you have bulbs growing in your garden that you would like to propagate? Bring along your own bulb(s) and Jill will show you how to chip and take home Tony Bywater returns on 17th April to conduct another bonsai the finished product. Jill will bring all required equipment. workshop for beginners. The workshop will run from 9.30am to Time will be allowed for questions on general plant propagation. 12.30pm and everyone will leave with their own bonsai tree. The Jill is also a Member of the International Plant Propagators’ Society (IPPS), Royal New registration fee of $20 covers the cost of the tree, potting mix, Zealand Institute of Horticulture, and New Zealand Alpine Garden Society grow bags, wire, and morning tea. Places are limited for this popular, hands-on workshop, so register with Ruth Wood (phone Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens are located on James St, behind the Maternity Hospital. 021 074 3905 or email [email protected]) as soon as possible Please park on the street. Gold coin donation appreciated to support the Community Gardens. to avoid disappointment. For more information, contact the Coordinator, Ruth Wood (Mobile: 021 074 3905; Email: [email protected] )

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Well you need to see The Lincoln Community Trust has funds invested for the benefit this wonderfully produced Kiwi Grant applicants must reside, pay rates or operate within of the peoplethe of Lincoln Lincoln. Community Grant Centre applicants Rating Area. must Funds willreside, be pay rates documentary about an all female or operate within the Lincolndistributed Community twice a year. Centre Rating Area. team of dragon boat novices, who Funds will be distributedApplications for twice grants maya year. be made Applications at any time and for grants may start from nothing and go on to enter must be in the hands of the Secretary by the be made at any31st time of March and and must the 30th be of Septemberin the hands each year. of the Secretary the Auckland regional championship. The Pink Dragons team is by the 31st of March and the 30th of September each year. Application forms are available from Lincoln Community made up of breast cancer survivors, who use the sport to exercise Application formsCare, 16 areLyttelton available St, Lincoln from or via Lincoln email from Community Janet, Care, [email protected] and find a feeling of community after their recovery. An uplifting 16 Lyttelton St, Lincoln or via email from [email protected] New Zealand film, packed with moments of pure joy and laughter, Lincoln Community News: March 2021 21 lincoln bowling club

Community bowls started on Monday 18th January and so far, the 128 bowlers have enjoyed good evening weather and as usual the competition is very keen.

Club competitions have continued to be played and congratu­ lations to the Men’s four of Mundy Carroll, Paul Williams, Brian Williamson and David Spite the successful winning team. This four went on to win the Ellesmere Champion of champion fours played at Akaroa on 7th February.

The Women’s club champion fours team of Lois Begg, June Armstrong, Jane McKay and Norma Read also won the Ellesmere Champion of champion fours competition giving the Lincoln club Men’s four, from left: Paul Williams, Mundy Carroll (S), David Spite, a highly successful day. Brian Williamson.

Also, after Ellesmere Championships played during January, congratulations are due to Valmai Hantz and Val Mardon, who won the Ellesmere Ladies Pairs championship. This was an exceptionally long day commencing at 8.30am and finishing at 7.00pm.

Martin Rowson from Lincoln won the Ellesmere Men’s singles competition another long day of bowling on the Lincoln green.

The all-weather green is available for play at all times except when tournament and competitions are in progress, green fees of $5 applicable for non-members. Loan bowls and coaching available.

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22 Lincoln Community News: March 2021 cooking with sally gardening with steve

Squeezing Summer into a Jar When Shakespeare’s ‘Ides of March’ approach, or the ides of other months arrive, come to that, it is Sally’s and my custom to We have had a couple of chilly mornings lately and it’s a reminder ensconce ourselves around our large kitchen table and get our to get ready for winter. For years I have been meaning to try my little grey cells operating by having a teaspoon full of a pretentious, hand at piccalilli, and with Steve’s bumper crop of caulis on offer precocious wine. The resulting effect is our oeuvre this month; it and as it kept popping up in my Facebook feed I decided to was – piccalilli – or was it picalilli, or something? This tasty yellow give it a go. After a quick Google I discovered its one of those pickle, made with gherkins, cauliflower and other things nice was English colonial Indian recipes and Jamie Oliver describes it as a the result (see Sally’s version opposite). My mum used to make “super easy” recipe and to serve it with any cheese. I have always it when I was a child – she served it on Mondays with Sunday’s enjoyed it on a ham sandwich but I’m sure Jamie’s not wrong. roast beef sliced cold and buttery mashed potatoes. I grew lots I love these sorts of recipes because that include all the things of cauliflower this summer but the trouble was that too much of it that are hard to come by or expensive over the winter so it makes was ready at the same time. When that happens, I snap the stalks preserving worthwhile. to let me fold the leaves over the white curd to stop it going yellow. This recipe is from Milly’s Kitchen Shop website, with the coriander However, there is a limit to how many one can protect using that seeds and added from Jamie’s recipe. Jamie also added green method. I therefore broke up many of the caulis into florets and beans to his and I added a small red capsicum – just because it froze them in plastic bags. I normally cook them from their frozen was there. state in boiling water. Drain while they are still a bit crunchy, then immediately cool them in cold water, and dry them in a tea towel. Piccalilli Sally used them for her version of that pungent sauce, and it is a • 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets and sliced British favourite. It’s great with cold ham, cold cooked sausages (about 500g cauliflower) and all cheeses. In fact, I think I’ll get some of my cauliflowers back from Sally in her piccalilli for next Saturday’s lunch, so it • 250g cucumber, lightly peeled, cut in half lengthwise, seems that a little of that vinous tipple around the kitchen table deseeded and chopped worked wonders! • 3 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, deseeded and chopped (about 250g) Steve Wratten • 2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced • 3 tablespoons fine salt • 500ml apple cider vinegar Orpington House • 250g white sugar Bed & Breakfast • 2 teaspoons mustard powder, mixed with a little water to form a smooth paste Boutique bed and breakfast accommodation in secluded • 1 t each of cumin and coriander seeds, toasted surrounds. Located within the Lincoln township. • 1 t yellow mustard seeds 3 Marion Place, Lincoln • ½ t ground turmeric Phone: 03 325 7790 • black pepper Email: [email protected] • 2 tablespoons cornflour Place the cauliflower, cucumber, zucchini and onion in a large glass bowl and sprinkle over the fine salt. Stir to mix, then cover PEA STRAW FOR SALE and place in the fridge if the weather is humid. The following day, WE DELIVER! rinse with very cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper. Help the Lions continue with their current fundraising projects. Ellesmere Lions now have pea straw for sale. Place the vinegar and sugar in a large saucepan and place over Small bales $6 and medium squares at $50. low heat. Add the mustard paste, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and Price includes delivery in Lincoln and Selwyn turmeric. Cook very gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar District. Please contact: Richard Boyce, phone dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to the boil, then season 325 2279 or Alex Hayward, phone 324 4094. with freshly ground black pepper. Add the vegetables, return to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Lincoln Bridge Club Place the cornflour in a small bowl and mix with a little ofthe Free Beginners Lessons hot vinegar liquid until you have a smooth paste. Pour into the vegetables and stir. Place vegetables back on medium-high heat Tuesday evenings 7.30–9.30pm. Lincoln Event Centre. and bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for Contact Stuart on 325 3222. 5 minutes to cook out the cornflour. Place the piccalilli into hot, Lincoln Bridge Club is a friendly, sterilised jars and seal. Keeps for several months. social club playing Duplicate Bridge. The club meets on Monday afternoons at the Event Centre from 1.30–4.30pm and on Sally Richards, Thursday evenings from 7.15–10.30pm. Orpington House B & B Lincoln Community News: March 2021 23 local events

Below are some upcoming events being held in Selwyn district. Got a listing? Email: [email protected]

March 2021 MONDAY 8 MARCH SATURDAY 20 MARCH FRIDAY 26 MARCH Live Music – ‘South of Bulb Propogation Workshop Rolleston Drive-In Movie THURSDAY 4 MARCH France’ with Fiona Pears Lincoln Envirotown Community Pokémon Detective Leeston Picnic in the Park and Connor Hartley-Hall Gardens, 10.30–11.30am Pikachu (PG) Anderson Square, 5–7pm The Laboratory. Tickets $20 Death Café Lincoln 7–9pm, Faringdon, Rolleston The Laboratory Drag Quiz Night THURSDAY 11 MARCH Lincoln Event Centre, 7pm 10.30am–12pm 26–28 MARCH Drag Queen Storytime Comte de Paris: 180 Years Lincoln Library, 10.30am SUNDAY 21 MARCH SATURDAY 6 MARCH Anniversary – Akaroa Rolleston Picnic in the Park Gatewood Market Lincoln Baptist Church comtedeparisdescendants.org.nz Annual Garage Sale Rolleston Reserve, 5–7pm at Tai Tapu 788 Old Tai Tapu Road 8am–midday SATURDAY 13 MARCH SUNDAY 28 MARCH 109 Carnaveron Drv, Lincoln 10am–3pm Leeston Fete West Melton Country Fete Selwyn Sounds High St, Leeston, 10am–3pm WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH West Melton School, 10am–3pm Lincoln Event Centre What’s Your Poison? www.selwynsounds.co.nz SUNDAY 14 MARCH Kim Hill Hot Topic 2021 MONDAY 29 MARCH Diversity Picnic Rolleston Basketball Jam Lincoln University Easter Craft Roadshow Rolleston Community Centre, Faringdon Playground Basket- Doors 6.30pm, starts 7.30pm Lincoln Event Centre, 3.30pm 1pm–3pm, Free ball Court, Rolleston, 1–4pm $5 koha on the door (For other dates / locations visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz) SUNDAY 7 MARCH THURSDAY 18 MARCH THURSDAY 25 MARCH SPN Children’s Day Lincoln Picnic in the Park Springston Picnic in WEDNESDAY 31 MARCH Foster Park, Rolleston Lincoln Domain, 5–7pm the Park Easter Mini Gym Party Midday–3pm, Free Living with Diabetes Springston Domain, 5–7pm Lincoln Event Centre Lincoln Library, 7pm, Free 9.30–11am. $5 per child

LBC Annual Garage Sale Saturday 6 March 8am–midday Lincoln Baptist Church, 109 Carnaveron Drive

Fleur Harris (PhD) Speech-Language Therapist, Lincoln For concerns about your child’s speech or language development, contact Fleur 027 498 8355 | [email protected] https://nzwordtrees.com

Fleur Harris (PhD) Language-Literacy Specialist for Under-five year olds, Lincoln Give your child the best start for school. Enjoy “teaching” in a play-based, fun and casual way. Love watching your daughter/son learn. Contact me to arrange a meeting to discuss only your child. We can talk about what to “teach” and how to do it, or register your interest to attend one of my workshops. 027 498 8355 | [email protected] https://nzwordtrees.com

24 Lincoln Community News: March 2021 community notices

Lincoln Night Watch Exhibition: ‘Murmuration’ Selwyn Community Patrol is planning to start a night watch in Blanche Fryer, Dave Lloyd, Demarnia Lloyd‑Harris, Lincoln and Prebbleton areas. The time will be between midnight Stuart Lloyd-Harris to approximately 5.00am. This is a new initiative and Police and 10 March – 4 April CPNZ are backing it 100%. “Collective movements, changing coordinated patterns… where we come together, work together and create together… but our All we expect is for people to give two hours of their busy life, collection of work reflects our own creativeness and individuality.” maybe once a month or even once in two months to create a safer At Down by the Liffey Gallery, 1 James Street, Lincoln. Open community for our children. We believe that we can reduce the Wednesday to Thursday 11.30am to 2.30pm, Friday to Sunday crime rate by being more “eyes and ears” to Police. 10am to 4pm. Phone (03) 325 2877. If you think you can contribute, just send us an email to [email protected] Comte de Paris Descendants Group: Springston Floral Art Group 180 Years Anniversary Weekend The Springston Floral Art Group meet every third Thursday evening at the Springston Community Hall. Our membership is On the weekend of the 26, 27, 28 March 2021, the Comte drawn from all the surrounding areas including Lincoln. For more de Paris Descendants Group are hosting a weekend for the info contact Carole Robertson, phone (03) 329 5421. descendants and all members of the general public to attend this occasion. Easter Craft Roadshow It is 180 years since the settlers arrived in Akaroa on the Pop down to your local community centre for some Easter crafting Comte de Paris ship to start their new life in New Zealand. fun! Free to attend but spaces are limited, so book in advance. The weekend will consist of Conversazione Friday evening, Visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz Saturday afternoon – Official Welcome and refreshments and a Dinner Dance in the evening. Darfield: Saturday 20 March, 10–11.30am, Darfield Recreation and Community Centre Please come and join us and make this a most memorable occasion. Hororata: Saturday 20 March, 2–3.30pm, Hororata Community Hall Please contact Linda for further information at 027 4100 921, or email: [email protected] Springfield: Sunday 21 March, 2–3.30pm, Tawera Memorial Hall www.comtedeparisdescendants.org.nz Lincoln: Monday 29 March, 3.30–5pm, Lincoln Event Centre West Melton: Monday 29 March, 3.30–5pm, Lincoln Scottish Country Dance Club West Melton Community and Recreation Centre The Lincoln Scottish Country Dance Club meets in the Lincoln Dunsandel: Tuesday 30 March, 3.30pm–5pm, Events Centre, Meijer Drive, from 7.30pm on Tuesdays. Looking Dunsandel Community Centre for fun, friendship and fitness? Then come along for a look as the first night is free. New members are most welcome as full tuition Rolleston: Wednesday 31 March, 3.30–5pm, is given and a partner is not essential. For any further information, Rolleston Community Centre contact Chris ph 347 8874 or Coreen ph 344 2057.

Easter Mini Gym Party Selwyn SeniorNet A fun preschool celebration with activities, treats and more! At the Selwyn SeniorNet classes are held at the Rolleston Men’s Shed, Lincoln Event Centre, Wednesday 31 March, 9.30–11am. $5 per Dynes Road, Rolleston, each Friday 10am to 12pm. Friendly, child, drop-in. Also being held in Rolleston (29 March) and West know­ledge­able tutors can help you with all your computer needs. Melton (1 April). See www.selwyn.govt.nz for further details.

St Patrick’s Craft and Friendship Group Join a small, friendly group of people, who either bring along a current craft project or come just for friendship and afternoon tea. Current group members include knitters, embroiderers and sewers so they can teach others or help with any problems. Everyone is welcome to come along. The group meet in St Patrick’s Parish Centre, which is joined to St Patrick’s Catholic Church at 31 Gerald Street, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm every Tuesday. For more information contact Yvonne on 366 9795 / 027 334 1151 or Isobel on 347 7550 / 027 689 7016. All welcome. For more info contact John on (03) 325 2515.

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Art Group of Lincoln Faye 347 3399 Community Garden 021 074 3905 Down by the Liffey Gallery 325 2877 Ellesmere Indoor Bowls 325 3143 Ellesmere Probus Club 325 3087 Liffey Toastmasters 027 955 7996 Lincoln Badminton Club 347 9707 Lincoln Bowling Club 325 2289 Lincoln Bridge Club 349 9817 Lincoln Business Assn 325 2039 Lincoln Community Care 325 2007 Lincoln Community Committee 021 171 1054 Lincoln Cricket Club 325 2830 Lincoln & Districts Historical Soc. 325 3320 Lincoln Envirotown 329 5858 Lincoln Farmers’ Market 329 5757 Lincoln Girl Guides 027 462 8871 Lincoln Golf Club 325 2453 Lincoln ICONZ 347 8722 Lincoln Indoor Bowls 347 3212 Lincoln Masonic Lodge 349 9905 Lincoln Menz Shed 325 2632 Lincoln Netball Club [email protected] Lincoln Outdoor Bowls 325 2289 Lincoln Patchwork and Quilting 348 6098 Lincoln Plunket 325 2179 Lincoln Rugby Club 027 303 1879 Lincoln Scouts 021 258 5680 (text) Lincoln Table Tennis Club 325 7694 Lincoln Tennis Club 325 3177 Lincoln Women’s Institute 741 1549 Mother4Mother 357 4970 Rotary Club of Lincoln 325 2132 Selwyn Lions 325 7957 Selwyn Parenting Network 021 166 8603 Selwyn Printing Co. 325 2052 Senior Citizens Club 325 2449 SeniorNet 347 2755 Spinning/Knitting Group 325 3320 Springs Day Club 325 7999 Springston Evening Garden Club 344 5781 Springston Floral Art Club 329 5421 Springston Garden Club (daytime) [email protected] Tai Tapu Garden Club 329 6268 Time Banking 423 0456 Toy Library 021 102 5442 U3A Ellesmere 741 1855 UD SUPP RO O P RT Community Dental 0800 846 983 E

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G R O S Y Lincoln Maternity Hospital 325 2802 W IT IN UN Lincoln Police 378 0160 G COMM Lincoln Fire Station 325 2801 Nurse Maude 375 4200 Selwyn Community Watch 325 2449 The information included in this newsletter is provided as a service to our community. The Selwyn Printing Company is not responsible for the accuracy of information. Any updates or alterations, please get in touch!

26 Lincoln Community News: March 2021 Do you want to get to know people, maybe new to Lincoln, just want a place to have a coffee & chat. We have the place for you.

Drag King and Queen Quiz Night Thursday 4 March 7pm–8.30pm, Lincoln Event Centre Get ready to be fabulously entertained! Rally up your team, bring some snacks, and join us in kick-starting Pride Week here in Canterbury with Selwyn Libraries bringing you a hilarious Drag Quiz Night. Rally up a team and get ready for a night of laughs and shenanigans with the one and only Tony Chestnut and Selwyn’s very own Lady Bubbles! Recommended for a mature audience. Alcohol-free event. $5 library members, $10 non-members. Bookings essential via the Selwyn Libraries website: www.selwynlibraries.co.nz. Payment to be made at a Selwyn Library prior or on the night at venue.

Need a Transfer? Great coffee & baking Airport Train Open every Tuesday morning, 9.30am – 11.30am during term time Events & More! Where: Lincoln Union Church in Car or Van for 1–10 Te Whare Manaaki, 20 James Street LOCAL TRANSFERS A1 SHUTTLE AIRPORT & EVENT TRANSFERS No charge & preschoolers welcome 027 241 8770 Hope to see you there www.a1shuttle.co.nz

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ST. PATRICK’S LINCOLN LINCOLN CHINESE LINCOLN LINCOLN LIFE CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH ANGLICAN UNION SELWYN CHURCH PARISH CHURCH 31 Gerald Street, Lincoln Sunday Service 2pm Pastor: Charles Yu Incorporating 20 James Street 10am Sundays Saturday Vigil: 5.30pmwww.lincolnbaptist.org.nz 530 Birchs Rd, Lincoln St Stephen’s, Lincoln; Lincoln Event Centre Tel: 325 3238 Sunday Mass: 8.30am St Mary’s, Springston; Sunday Service 10am (Meijer Drive) Please do check us out on our website or phone us at the office on: 325-3396. We hope that you Mobile: 027 615 9796 Together with God will find out more about who 10amwe are, what we Sunday value and when we Servicemeet together. St Mark’s, Greenpark and Weekday Mass:We hold a large number of activities for children, youth and adults throughout the week. Our aim Email: [email protected] All welcome – an is to benefit our local community in a Christ-centred way , and enjoy worshipping God together. St Paul’s, Tai Tapu. Tuesday to Friday 9am Senior Pastor: 20 James St. Lincoln Sunday School 10am intergenerational and St Stephen’s and St Paul’s during term time multicultural church. Kim Peters Chip Morgan Parish Priests Senior Pastor Youth Group: have a weekly service Mainly Music 9:15am Life Kids programme Fr Brian Fennessy Church Office: Every Friday 6pm–9pm at 10am Sundays. Wednesdays during available during service. M: 027 675 8456 Phone: 325 3396 (Free meal, Bible study, The others meet term time Fr Chris Orr Email: office@ Group sharing) at 9 or 9.30am, Campus Pastor: M: 027 659 1962 lincolnbaptist.org.nz 2–3 times a month. All welcome Julia McCarthy www.lincolnbaptist.org.nz All welcome. Pastoral Council Chair Contact for more details: For more information www.lifechurch.nz Tricia Smith Jill Jackson go to: [email protected] Ph: 325 2234 People’s Warden Minister: Rev. Phyll Harris Ph. 347 3345 contact 325 2257 selwyncatholicparish@ Rev. Mark Barlow www.lincolnchurch.org.nz gmail.com lincolnanglican.org

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