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Firefighter facing challenge againu by Kent Caddick

When Darfield firefighter Philip Hunt hit his mid-life crisis instead of buying a sports car he turned instead to stair climbing.

And it wasn’t just any ordinary stair climbing as he took on the biggest challenge in New Zealand, the Sky Tower Stair Challenge which raises money for the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand organisation (LBC).

Last year Hunt was one of 750 firefighters who battled their way up 51 floors to the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower in full firefighter gear weighing up to 25kg. The 2014 event saw over $915,000 raised in support of LBC.

“I guess I was bitten by the bug after that as late last year I went to Melbourne and completed the 88-floor climb up the Eureka Skydeck tower,” Hunt said.

He’s now in training to do the 2015 Sky Tower challenge in May and is looking for sponsorship support from the local community to help raise more money for LBC.

Hunt, who lives on a lifestyle block on the outskirts of Darfield with his wife Joana and their 6-year-old twins, said his interest in raising funds for leukaemia research came after his own brush with cancer.

“Around 11 years ago I was diagnosed with bladder cancer but fortunately I came through that alright. It raised my awareness of these types of illnesses and I wanted to be able to assist in helping to raise funds to support people with cancer and help with research.

“One of the best things about supporting LBC is that all funds raised go directly to the organisation and no one is taking a cut on the way through.”

p Darfield firefighter Philip Hunt is looking for help to raise funds for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand

This year Hunt, who owns Malvern Waste Solutions, has developed a unique fundraising campaign by offering up his bin and waste collection truck to be sign-written with the names of those businesses who donate to LBC in his name.

“We worked out by clearing off our own signage from the truck we have 26 continued on page 4 …

spaces on the truck for businesses to have their names placed there.”

Those spots are now up for grabs at $100 a placement and it is a matter of ‘first come first served’. People and businesses can go to Hunt’s Facebook page to sign up.

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Husky Rescue New Zealand is warning Selwyn families looking to get a dog to beware of backyard breeders.

Husky Rescue recently moved its operations to a lifestyle block near West Melton as its Christchurch site was becoming too small for the number of dogs being brought to them.

Michelle Attwood, who founded Husky Rescue, said at the moment they have nine rescue dogs on their West Melton property.

“The majority of the dogs we currently look after have been sold to their owners by a backyard breeder claiming the dogs were pedigree Huskies.

“They aren’t and have been a mix of breeds, such as German short-haired Pointers, which have been mated with a Husky. People are being charged up to $1,000 for a pup by the backyard breeder who has said the dogs were pedigree Huskies.

“This a nationwide issue with these backyard breeders using social media and trading websites to scam people.”

Ms Attwood, who works as a ‘doggy day care’ manager at Bunny Lodge animal resort near Rolleston, said anyone who is thinking of getting a Husky is welcome to contact Husky Rescue to learn more about the breed. “We are holding a Husky Day Out at Bunny Lodge

this Sunday and all our dogs will be there so people are welcome to come and meet the dogs and to talk about the needs of a Husky.

“They are an 11 to 16 year commitment and they need a lot of exercise.”

She said the move to West Melton has been of huge benefit to the dogs.

“We now have a great space for the dogs to call home while they are waiting for their new owners.

“We have had some great support from local people, along with other Husky owners and breeders as well as students from the Law Society at Canterbury University, in helping us to move in.

“We are hugely grateful to Fahey Fencing who has provided us with fencing for the dogs at a minimal cost.”

However, funding is always an ongoing concern for Husky Rescue, as to date it has been solely funded by Ms Attwood with support from her partner and friends.

“We have limited ourselves to a maximum of 10 dogs principally because of the costs involved such as feed and vet bills which we cover.”

She said the rescued Huskies come from all over New Zealand and they currently have five dogs on the waiting list for spaces to open up at Husky Rescues’ West Melton base. The Husky

Day Out will be held at Bunny Lodge this Sunday, March 15 from 10am to 4pm. To find out more go to www.facebook.com/pages/Husky-Rescue-NZ or call Michelle on 021 145 9557. ¢

p Michelle Attwood and her rescued Husky dogs are enjoying their move to West Melton

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Hunt moved to Darfield in 2000 from Christchurch where he worked for St John ambulance. After working on a local farm he bought the waste collection business he now runs five years ago.

He joined the Darfield fire brigade as a volunteer firefighter four years ago.

“It was the 2010 earthquake which reignited my desire to help others again. We came through the quakes in relatively good shape but the damage to others was severe.”

He said the transition from his ambulance service experience into firefighting was a big leap.

“There was so much to learn. I am in awe of some of my colleagues in the brigade as the knowledge they have is immense.”

Firefighter facing challenge again… continued from front page

Right now Hunt is concentrating on training for the Sky Tower challenge in May which includes gym work and running up the fire escapes surrounding the drying towers at the Fonterra plant near Darfield.

He hopes to raise at least $2,000 for the LBC this year as each firefighter who can raise that amount is guaranteed a spot in the 2016 Sky Tower challenge.

“It is becoming so popular, with fire fighters from around the world coming to Auckland for it, that entries have to be limited.

“I am not the only firefighter from Selwyn entering this year so if people can’t support me there are plenty of other firefighters who deserve support.”

People wanting to support Philip Hunt’s Sky Tower challenge and the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand organisation they can go to his Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pages/Philips-Sky-Tower-Climb-Page, or give him a call on 03 318 7407. ¢

p Darfield firefighter Philip Hunt is looking for help to raise funds for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand

Champions recognisedu by Kent Caddick

West Melton School has recognised the sporting achievements of some of its students with the presentation of trophies for the school’s recent swimming and triathlon championships.

Principal Sue Jackson said many of the children who took part, including the champions, will go on to represent the school at zone and Canterbury competitions. “Sport in the school is not just about providing the students with a pathway to pursue sporting excellence

but also helping to open up opportunities for those who may not have considered being involved in sporting activities.

“A lot of these sporting activities would not be possible without the support of the parents who help us in running these events.” ¢

p The West Melton Swimming Cup champions for 2015 are, from left: Tess Jenkins (junior girls); Callum Summerfield (junior boys); Caitlyn Murphy (senior girls) and Henry Pearce (senior boys)

p The West Melton Triathlon Cup champions for 2015 are, from left: Daisy Meyers (junior girls); Callum Summerfield (junior boys); Caitlyn Murphy (senior girls) and Henry Pearce (senior boys)


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Bowie, who lives in Lincoln and is studying agribusiness and food marketing, was awarded a basketball scholarship after passing several rigorous fitness tests given to all the hopefuls who applied for the programme.

The towering 18-year-old, who stands at 196cm tall, has been playing basketball for about two years at competitive level. However, he was involved in the game socially for a few years before that.

“Playing socially definitely got me enjoying the sport. I also grew reasonably tall quite late at high school, which helped,” Bowie said.

The University sports scholars undertake an intensive athletic programme while studying towards their academic qualification and receive specialised training in one of eight codes — basketball, cricket, golf, field hockey, netball, rowing or rugby.

“We aim to help our scholars develop their sporting abilities to a professional level, but we also make sure their sporting success is well-balanced with academic study,” sports scholarship manager Peter Magson.

He said the programme was the first of its kind in New Zealand when it began in 1999, and has produced several well-known sportspeople over the years, including Richie McCaw, Sam Whitelock

p Lincoln basketballer Ben Bowie is following in the footsteps of All Black legend Richie McCaw

and cricketer Todd Astle. Bowie intends to continue playing basketball when he finishes his studies.

“I want to play for New Zealand and making the [Canterbury] Rams is a possibility over the next few years too.

“As far as basketball goes, I like to base my game around people like [NBA player] Anthony Davis.” ¢

Big year ahead for schoolu by Kent Caddick

This year is shaping up to be a big one for the future of West Melton School as it adapts to a fast growing roll.

Two portable classrooms have recently been delivered to the school and will house 25 students from the school’s year three and four classes.

“We are staffed for 438 pupils and this year we have 80 new entrants bringing the current roll up to 392 but we are predicting we will have in the vicinity of 450 pupils by the end of the year,” principal Sue Jackson said.

The school has also received approval to build a new two storey 12-classroom block as well as a new administration area and building is set to begin in the middle of the year.

Architects Stephenson and Turner along with City Care Builders have been engaged as the design and build team.

“We will be progressing the build aggressively,” Sue Jackson said.

“Basically the new building programme means we are building a school within a school. We will be working creatively around the building space and while it is a bit of ‘short term pain for long term gain’ it will not affect the children as they are our priority.

“Building will start in July and we anticipate it being finished by January of next year in time for the start of the next school year.”

She said the school will be holding information days, which will include the design and build team, to keep parents and the wider community informed of what is going on. ¢

p Some of the new entrants to West Melton School this year pose for a photograph. From left: Hannah, Cooper, Joshua and Sophia


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Lincoln University targets ChinaLincoln University is looking to capitalise on the inroads made in 2014 to build further momentum in its business relationships with China.

p Yili Industrial Group chairman Pan Gang, left, congratulates Lincoln University vice-chancellor Dr Andrew West after signing an agreement between the Chinese compnay and the university

According to Education New Zealand, only 7 per cent of Chinese students studying in New Zealand do so in Canterbury, while 72% choose to study in Auckland.

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“This was a nice way to set the scene for the upcoming academic year; a year which we hope we build on the significant inroads we have made with prestigious Chinese organisations,” Dr Yu said.

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“Several students have since come to Lincoln on study abroad programs and for postgraduate research as a result of these senior management visits, and an exchange partnership arrangement with Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University will see staff arriving at Lincoln next month,” Dr Yu said. ¢

Thesis earns top awardLincoln University researcher Dr Sini Miller’s doctoral thesis has earned her a top accolade by identifying how much people are willing to pay for water.

Assessing values for multiple and conflicting uses of freshwater in the Canterbury region claimed the most outstanding PhD thesis from the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) at the society’s annual conference in Rotorua recently.

The award is given to one student from Australasia and was presented at the conference dinner. Dr Miller said winning the award has not sunk in but she was excited to receive it.

The approach used in her thesis involved asking the general public to consider trade-offs across different environmental, social, recreational, Maori cultural and employment outcomes related to water use.

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“The results show that Canterbury people are willing to pay $182 extra per annum on their rates for improved water quality and habitat, $59 for improved swimming water quality, and $45 for 173 more jobs in the region as a result of additional irrigation.”

She said the study built on existing research, but extended it by including a Maori cultural-specific attribute. She found people will pay $57 for above average water quality for mahinga kai.

p Dr Sini Miller, centre, with her thesis supervisors Dr Peter Tait and Professor Caroline Saunders

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Lake Crichton tri-series on the riseu by Kent Caddick

Almost double the number of competitors took part in this year’s Lake Crichton triathlon and duathlon tri-series.

Run by the Selwyn Sports Trust for the first time last year racing was held over three Friday evenings at Lake Crichton, a man-made lake, near Dunsandel.

Competitors took part in either short or long course triathlon or duathlon events, with competitors taking part as individuals or in a team.

Race director Michael Wilson said they were really happy with the way things ran this year and with the number of entries.

“It was almost double the number we had in the first year, with around 150 athletes taking part in each of the three

races, so the word is getting around. While we obviously wanted to cater to the elite athletes we wanted to make it appealing to those just starting out as well as younger competitors, and the team races help to cater for those who are strong in one discipline but not so strong in the others,” he said.

The overall winner of the men’s long course triathlon was Daniel Smith from Christchurch, while Emma Smith (no relation), from Springston, was the winner of the women’s long course triathlon.

For a full list of results go to www.selwynsportstrust.org.nz. ¢

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p Springston’s Emma Smith was the overall tri-series winner of the women’s long course triathlon event

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Synlait farms rebrandSynlait Farms, the former subsidiary business of Selwyn dairy company Synlait Milk, has been rebranded as Purata.

Purata, which is a partnership between Shanghai Pengxin, Purata CEO Juliet Maclean and Synlait managing director John Penno, owns 13 dairy farms in Canterbury making it one of the largest dairy farm operations in New Zealand with a total land holding of 4,820 hectares.

Juliet Maclean said with Latin and Maori origins meaning ‘clear, bright — like a beautiful morning’, the new name

reflects the company’s new vision post ownership change.

“Changing the brand name, tagline and colour palate will help Purata reinforce its separate identity since leaving parent company Synlait.

“While we continue to have a strong customer-supplier relationship with Synlait Milk, we have operated as independent companies for some time so we’re excited to have a fresh look and name to reflect this evolution.”

She said Purata’s business strategy developed over the past year since the change in ownership sets ambitious new targets for the company.

“These targets include doubling milk solids production by 2020 through continuous improvement rather than land acquisition alone, and launching New Zealand’s first long-term incentive plan for employees within the corporate dairy farming sector.”

She said although long term incentive plans are common in other industries,

Purata’s initiative is the first for a corporate dairy farming business in New Zealand.

“This plan gives our senior management team the opportunity to grow their wealth through a career at Purata rather than the traditional paths of contract milking, sharemilking or farm ownership.

“It will provide them with real ‘skin in the game’ over time in one

of the world’s leading multi-farm dairy businesses.

“The option to own shares in Purata means they can achieve their goal of land and livestock ownership.”

Ms Maclean said the company intends to grow further through productivity improvements, irrigation development and the acquisition of complementary dairy farms where management can improve performance. ¢

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Dr Venter was originally a chemist from South Africa who made the jump into agriculture and has never looked back.

He said farming in South Africa is very different to New Zealand.

“Intensification in South Africa is not such an issue because of the low yield potential — an economically viable maize farm would be about 2,000 hectares.”

He said the bigger issue is lost production due to adverse weather events which can claim up to 25 percent of annual production.

“Although farming systems are different, I’m struck by how similar farmers are the world over. You could put a group of farmers from different countries together and soon be talking about the same issues.

“They tend to be passionate about their natural resources, try to manage in the face of uncertainty and will take advice from professionals if it is based on sound scientific evidence.”

Before Dr Venter moved to New Zealand more than a decade ago, he was a chief researcher at South Africa’s Agricultural Research Council.

He spent 19 years preparing research papers, marketing technical services, leading teams of agronomists and providing plant nutrition and crop management advice for a contracting company.

He has a PhD in organic chemistry and a PhD in soil science from South Africa, but was never interested in the purely academic life.

“The modern farming role has changed in the past 20 years. If you put the kind of skills needed to be a farmer in New Zealand these days into a job ad, it would be interesting to see how many could even get an interview. They are called upon to be business

managers, practical problem solvers and great communicators. They have to be physically capable, good with machinery and people while having a scientific mindset.”

ARL specialises in soil, plant, tissue and water testing for New Zealand farmers and, as a subsidiary of farmer-owned co-operative Ravensdown, carries out about 70,000 soil tests a year.

“Other labs stop at the report-generating phase. But because Ravensdown has a direct relationship between its field-based team and its customers, we can go on to make recommendations that will have a real impact on the farm’s outcomes. As a trained agronomist, that is very satisfying and unique in my experience,” Dr Venter said.

He said farming was cyclical, but the demand for accurate test results on which to make good decisions is only going to increase.

Although concerned about the declining number of agricultural research junior scientists coming up through the ranks in New Zealand, Dr Venter is excited by initiatives such as Ravensdown’s Primary Growth Partnership on more precise aerial spreading.

“By using remote sensing of soil nutrient status, we can obtain a bird’s eye view of the farm and ensure accurate placement of nutrients, improving productivity, reducing costs and minimising environmental impact.”

He said also finds the untapped potential for whole-farm testing to be intriguing.

“A recent paper at the Fertiliser Lime and Research Centre discussed how more intensive testing of farms can have a huge effect on optimising soil fertility levels through paddock-specific fertiliser applications.

“This is a way of ensuring fertiliser dollars are invested where they are needed and is an approach we’ll keep exploring,” Dr Venter said. ¢

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ECan’s resource management director Kim Drummond said while it is crucial for farmers to have access to the water they need for stock, potential environmental impacts and the rules that mitigate them must also be acknowledged.

“Access to stock water is a top priority,” Mr Drummond said.

“If access to the water stock need to drink is subject to resource consent conditions, Environment Canterbury will consider those conditions and the farmer’s circumstances with the present situation in mind.

“We’re doing everything we can to help farmers get access to stock water. We don’t want livestock to suffer unnecessarily.”

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Four young farmers from Selwyn will be among those competing in the Tasman regional final of the ANZ Young Farmer Contest in Kirwee this weekend.

The young farmer competition kicks off at 8am on Saturday at the Kirwee A&P Showgrounds, and will run alongside the Agrikids and Teen Ag finals which will feature school children from around the district.

Eight contestants will battle it out in a series of modules designed to test their practical farming knowledge, with the winning going on to represent the region at the Grand Final which is being held in Taupo in July.

Kylie Brewer, one of the organisers of the regional final, said the contestants will also compete against each other in two timed events, the Head to Head and Agri-sports, where they will have to complete a serious of mini farming challenges.

“The day concludes with the evening show at Kirwee Hall, where they put their general knowledge to the test as well as giving a prepared speech to the audience, on an agricultural topic which has been chosen for them.”

Selwyn residents Sarah O’Connell, Robin Hornblow, Willis Ritchie and Karl Dean will compete against four other contestants from the West Coast and Nelson-Marlborough areas for the regional title.

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For Sarah O’Connell, from Brookside near Dunsandel, it is her fifth appearance at the regional finals after discovering the young farmer contest while at Lincoln University studying agricultural commerce 10 years ago.

“I had always watched it on television so I thought I’d give it a go by entering the district competition and have just gone on from there.”

O’Connell, who now works for Beef+Lamb New Zealand, said the number of women entering the competition.

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there were only a couple of women across the country competing but now women are regularly making the regional finals.

“The more you compete the more you learn and really you have to know a little bit about everything, from fencing to driving a tractor to budgeting.”

She said while she hasn’t won a regional final yet making the grand final is always her goal.

The practical day is free to attend, while tickets to the evening show are $25 and are available from www.youngfarmers.co.nz. ¢

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The car itself is only half the story. There’s also a lot of documentation to check, especially if you’re buying from a dealer. • Warrant of fitness: Every vehicle sold by a dealer must have a warrant of fitness issued no more than one month before the date the vehicle is delivered to the buyer. Private sellers have the option of

selling without a warrant, provided the car is clearly identified for sale ‘as is where is’.

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• Debts: If you buy privately, your car could be repossessed if there are any outstanding debts on it. Use a car history checking service to find out if the car is clear of debt. If you buy from a registered motor vehicle dealer, you won’t be liable for any such debts, unless you were told about them.

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School garden impresses judgesu by Kent Caddick

West Melton School has received a bronze award for its entry into the Canterbury Horticultural Society Schools Garden competition.

The garden, which was based on a theme of ‘Past to Present’ to reflect the township’s recent 150th birthday celebrations was designed and build by students from the Pukeko Team, aged between six and eight years.

“The students wanted to demonstrate their pride in the history, community and progress of the township,” the school’s enviro-leader and Pukeko Team teacher Liz Coster said.

“Several elements of the school environment, district and surrounding area were selected to represent their ideas.”

She said the placement of the river stones and native plants towards the back of the garden represented the Waimakariri River and the native plantings of the West Melton Reserve.

“Within this design aspect the students are imitating the river which is used for activities such as boating but also environmentally to support native birds and plant life. The use of native plants is to also highlight the p Part of West Melton School’s award winning entry

p Pukeko Team members, from left, Amy Allan, Brooke Muirsmeath and Amelia Keir with the West Melton School’s bronze award for its entry into the Canterbury Horticultural Society Schools Garden competition

plantings at the school and the specific forest and outdoor education area at West Melton.

“Various farming and horticultural practices are symbolised with our farming gate, fencing material and mini crop model.

“Many of the school families have established links to the district through farming and lifestyle blocks and the crops represent the fields and paddocks in West Melton and 150 years of farming history. “

Ms Coster said the judges commented that they loved the rural and river aspect of the garden.

“They also loved the storyboard and the story that it told about the blending of the changing West Melton community and this was also demonstrated in the formal garden at the front of the display.

“Some of the plants displayed have been nurtured and cared for by the Moa Team — senior students of the school. These students are part of the school’s environmental group.” ¢

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Developing community gardenersGetting the community into gardening will be the focus of a public meeting in Darfield next week.

The meeting is part of the Two Rivers Community Trust’s Nourish programme which offers practical gardening advice and encourages people to grow their own to help feed themselves.

“We have been contemplating establishing a community garden but we also wanted to encourage people into doing their own gardens,” Two Rivers Community Trust spokesperson Bev Elder said.

“So rather than being about a community garden the meeting will help people in the community develop their own gardens and produce healthy yields.

“We have some of the district’s top gardeners being involved in sharing their knowledge so people can develop their own gardening resources and eventually share the produce with other gardeners and the wider community.”

Among those speaking at the meeting will be Dr Dave Askin, senior tutor in Farm Management at Lincoln University.

“At this meeting we want to hear from gardeners of all ages,” Mrs Elder said.

The meeting will be held at the Darfield Baptist Church Lounge in Greendale Road from 7.30pm to 9pm on Tuesday, March 17. ¢ p Dave Askin with his pumpkin harvest


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Darfield High School Staff RoomAll ex students and staff welcome.

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Come and be part of this organising committee.

Ex Students’ Association AGMWednesday 25th March 2015 8pm

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Annual General Meeting26 March 2015 - 7.30pm

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Selwyn Gallery Darfield17 South Terrace.

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Model cottage marks 150 yearsu by Kent Caddick

To help mark last year’s West Melton 150th celebrations, a model of the first cottage built in the township has been presented to West Melton School.

The model, built by West Melton 150th Committee chair Ian Sanford represents the cottage built by the founder of West Melton, Henry Trickett.

Mr Sanford said the cottage was built of rammed earth and straw, with walls around 600mm thick.

“In building this model the input of Mr Trickett’s grandson Roger Hughes was invaluable.”

Mr Sanford said last year’s 150th celebrations were exceptionally

successful and beyond the wildest dreams of those involved.

“It is very satisfying to know that financially there was a surplus, thanks to our wonderful supporters, both commercial and individuals.”

As a result of the surplus the committee has been able to make some donations to local groups including the school, West Melton Scouts and the West Melton Play Centre.

“The residue, plus any stock on

hand is to be made over to the West Melton Residents Association for future community events.”

Mr Sanford said a number of ideas for ongoing events have been mooted

following the 150 year celebrations including an annual Christmas parade, a bi-annual field day and the building of a full-size replica sod cottage which could be used as a museum. ¢

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