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Hinds District News May Newsletter 2017
Published by: Hinds & District Citizens Association, Hinds Hall, Hinds.Deadline for articles or advertising 30th June 2017
Email: [email protected] bi-monthly: Issue 12 July 2017
Issue 11
HINDS AND DISTRICTS CITIZENS
ASSOCIATIONMeets bi-monthly 4th
Monday of the month
Next Meeting Monday
28th May 7.30pm
Hinds Hall
Everyone welcomeEnquiries/Concerns to
Vicki McIntyre, ChairpersonEmail: [email protected]
“Hinds District Citizen Association”
In preparation for the Ashburton District Council’sPlanning events later on in the year, the Hindsand Districts Citizens Association has created ashort survey to ask residents for their opinions.
We are interested in hearing from the HindsCommunity as to items they would like us tofollow up on for the wider community. We wouldappreciate if you could spend a few minutes toanswer nine simple questions.Use one of the below methods to fill out the link: Follow this link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2WVFG77 Find the link on our Facebook page Scan the QR Code
Hinds Community Survey
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ANZAC DAY AT HINDS 2017
It was a pleasure to have as the Service Leader Pastor Rob Davison whose
family has had over many years an association with the Hinds and Lynnford
districts. The New Zealand and Australian National Anthems were sung, prayers
led by Pastor Rob, and Bible readings by Scout group members Amelia
Chambers and Lilly Williams were followed by hymn singing.
Three Hinds School pupils, Eva Kelly, Ashley Bryant and Syardhana Rajinikanth
then contributed poetry readings these were followed by an interesting and
sensitive address by Mr Tom Ward, of Hinds Lions, who with his son William
visited Gallipoli for the ANZAC commemorations last year.
The Laying of Wreaths was a time of solemnity and silence to remember the
fallen whose names appear on the Rolls of Honour, this was followed by a piped
Lament played by George Gray; and the playing of the Last Post and recitation of
the Ode to the Fallen. Reveille, the Benediction, the Uplifting of the Flags and
the departure of the people brought the Service to an end.
The work of many organisations ensured the success of this ANZAC service.
The Hinds school children had been busy decorating the hall walls with
illustrations of soldiers and poppies along with large reproductions of newspaper
pages depicting various theatres of war. We need to thank the The Hinds
Community Centre committee for an excellent venue, the Hinds and Longbeach
Scout and Guide Groups and their leaders who looked good in their uniform. As
well, the Hinds Lions are to be congratulated on working hard to ensure an
interesting and meaningful programme.
The Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for
ANZAC Day 2017 was held at the Hinds Community
Centre on Tuesday 25th April. Beginning at 10 am
with the Receiving of Flags and a welcome address
from Councillor Stuart Wilson this occasion saw a
good number of people of all ages and from a wide
range of organisations participating.
Betty Wilson was the accompanist for the
hymn singing while the Lions ladies and
members of the Hinds Women’s Institute
provided in the Supper room, a bounty of
tasty food to be enjoyed over a friendly
chat. By Lorraine Baughan
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NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT IN HINDS
After local woman Judy Milne did such an awesome job of setting up Neighbourhood Support
in the south-east part of the Hinds Township towards the end of 2015, sadly things appear to
have ground to a halt.
Judy single-handedly signed up 35 households (now 36) in Cracroft, Gray, Nugent and part of
Peters Streets and Isleworth Road. Despite two people putting their hands up last year to
canvass the north-east part and the west side of the township no progress has been made in
extending Neighbourhood Support in Hinds.
Wouldn’t it be great to see all the streets and roads in the Hinds township with an active
Neighbourhood Support group? Hinds could be the first town in the Ashburton District to do
so!
In my role with Ashburton District Neighbourhood Support I am able to help with advice and
support in setting up groups, but I cannot do it all for you. Neighbourhood Support will
provide resources, crime prevention information, sign-up forms, group lists, signage and
refreshments for working bee’s to erect Neighbourhood Support signs once groups are set up.
If you know Judy Milne, talk to her about it.
C’mon Hinds, this is your community. I encourage you to take some ownership of it. Show
you care about your community and its safety, security, wellbeing and connectedness. The
benefits are huge!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Christine Richards
Coordinator
Ashburton District Neighbourhood Support
C/o Ashburton Police Station
Phone: (03) 307 8410 / 027 296 1006
Email: [email protected]
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Hinds & District Women’s Dinner ClubWe were fortunate to hold a production of ‘Sons of a Bitch’, sequel to ‘The Bitches’ Box forour December gathering at the Hinds Community Centre. Country bumpkin Amelia Dunbarand city slicker Emma Newborn once again did not disappoint presenting their signature fastpaced, multi-character, new show.
The show featured a couple of Jack Russells, Jack and Russell, two country dogs who spendmore time in the cab of the ute than chasing sheep! A new adventure – a trip to town butunbeknown to them, included a visit to the vet. Their journey, townies they encounter,excruciating surgery and return to the solace of the country was superbly written andperformed to the enjoyment of all ages. Many hankies’ and tissues were required to mop upthe continuous tears of laughter.
Again, we sold out of tickets and were extremely grateful to have the help and support of theHinds Lions to run the event.
If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact:
Penny Thomas 302 6646, Anthea Reith 308 7909, Anne Fleming 308 4005 or Betty Wilson 308 0177
Dates for your diary:7th June 2017
A BIT OF HINDS HISTORY
Ashburton Guardian 21 November 1961
A splendid rain fell early on Sunday morning, and has freshened the country. On the whole, the district
is looking well; the grass is abundant, and the crops give promise of good yields.
The Coldstream Road Board has effected a great improvement to the road leading from the bridge to the
township, by blinding (sic) it with clay.
The Hinds schoolchildren have finished their bottle campaign, and have sent away forty-six cases,
containing 1800 bottles.
Shearing is now in full swing at the local shearing shed and on the farms.
Ashburton Guardian 21 November 1961
Grain carting is now taking place, and the station yard is at times very full of teams. As usual there is a
little difficulty in getting a supply of trucks, and some grain has had to be stacked in the goods shed.
The local potato growers are now digging their crops, and judging from the number of full sacks in the
paddocks the crop appears to be a very good one.
Good progress is being made by the ballast train gang in filling up the Hinds Bridge before taking down
the wooden structure.
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Buchollie DecoratingPainting and decorating – all aspects of interior and exterior painting– water blasting– plastering– minor building repairs
– ie: fascia boards, weather boards, spouting etc
Provide quality
workmanship,
good prices and
offer free
quotes
Ian MowatPh 027 226 7425
A Message from Councillor Stuart Wilson
The District Council has been receiving quite a bit of publicity at the moment
regarding the building and siting of a new Library and Museum. We are all of the
opinion that the present buildings need replacing; it would not be economical to
repair either building to bring them up to modern earthquake standards.
To rebuild on which site, and to have the two facilities linked or on completely
different sites is where we have a difference of opinion between Councillors at the
moment. Where ever we do rebuild the cost difference between sites is very
small, unless we do have separate sites which will increase the overall price.
There are quite a number of policies that the Council want people to have their
say on, from Elderly Persons Housing, Cemeteries Bylaw, and Extending Rating
Boundaries to include areas covered by the new extended rubbish collection
areas. If anyone wants to make a submission, pick up a form at the Council, or
look on the Council website for the information.
The condition of the Districts roads are of continuing
concern, the recent spell of wet weather and heavy
transport have played havoc with some of the sealed
roads. We are doing our best to ensure Fulton Hogan
keep up with their contract to keep our roads safe.
We are meeting with NZTA during May, to put this
districts case once more for funds to be allocated towards
improving traffic flow through Ashburton, but we have a
difficulty competing with the large urban cities such as
Auckland Christchurch etc. It is a situation of just trying to
keep pointing out the disruption for the travelling public
getting past Ashburton especially over holiday weekends.
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Get in touch by contacting us
F: Hakatere Ceramics,
P: Zahra 0274 888 256
Senior Net
Ashburton Inc.Forums on
Tablets/IPads/
Phone, Laptops and
new Technology.
A Q&A afternoon
held every 1st
Thursday of each
month in the MSA
Lounge.
Contacts
John 3086654
Jenny 3088424.
Hakatere Ceramics
Interested in Ceramics?
You can be taught the fundamentals to encourage your own
creative style so it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or
experienced working with clay you will be most welcome.
Have you ever tried ceramics?
We are a group of friendly, fun and enthusiastic people who
have secured our own premises in Ashburton. We are
currently planning our courses for the year in both hand work
and wheel work at flexible times, with experienced tutors
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Grazing Land Lease for Tender
Approximately 3.375 hectaresIsleworth Road
For more details please contactRichard Doherty
Ravensdown Store Operations Manager021 900 253
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Ashburton Justice of the Peace Association (Inc)
How to find a JP in your area
Justice of the Peace Signing Centre at Community House Corner of Cass and Moore
Street
122 Tancred Street Ashburton, Tuesday of every week 12noon—3pm, any Document
or service where a JP can act accepted. Also find a Justice of the Peace at Yellow Pages
Directory or www.jpfed.org.nz
Enquiries: Mrs. Jane Ellis JP ,Hinds 143 Isleworth Rd R.D 3,Ashburton, Phone 303 7112
Quilting Services
Southern Quilting
Computerized LongarmQuilting
For all enquires Phone Karen033081098 or 0211365823
Do you have
somethingto sell?
Email [email protected]
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Do you have an
event you would
like to be
included in the
next newsletter?
Email [email protected]
Hinds Plunket Group
Community Coffee Morning.
First Thursday of every month at Hinds Plunket
Rooms, Isleworth Road.
9.30 am - 11.30 am.Great selection of toys for 0-
5 years of age,a morning tea for Mum or Dad
provided. We have speakers and Marise (our
local Karitane Nurse) at every second
morning. Look forward to seeing you there.
Any queries please contact
Lou 308 4627 or
email [email protected] to get on
our database for more information.
Newcomers Coffee
Morning Group
If you are new to Mid
Canterbury area we
welcome you to join
us! We would love to
get to know you and to
hear your story!
Look forward to seeing
you!
When: 1st & 3rd
Wednesday of each
month 10.30am
Where: Reflections
Café, East Street,
Ashburton
Contact: Iris | o21
058 2125
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