Mel Poulton of Kumeroa is one of five 2014 Nuf-field NZ scholars.

The scholarships were announced at parliament last Thursday 31 October.

A Nuffield scholarship is one of New Zealands most valuable and prestigious awards with a lim-ited number awarded each year said Nuffield Chairman Julian Raine at the awards function. To be awarded a Nuffield Scholarship is to be awarded a life-changing experience. Nuffield NZ is investing in our future rural leadership.

Mel is the western North Island extension man-ager for Beef + Lamb NZ. Married to Mike, she also plays an active role in their sheep and beef business in Kumeroa. Mel has a background in event management and an applied science degree in agriculture and agribusiness from Massey Uni-versity.

Mels research topic may look at how we capture value for New Zealand through the distribution of our information and technology for access to markets.

N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 Issue 20

Woodville News Community Monthly Newsletter

Sharing information with the people of Woodville, Kumeroa, Hopelands, Papatawa, Ballance, Maharahara West

Email: wdvnews@hotmail.co.nz

Photos and caption by Elayne Hand, Brightchic Photography

Just a short drive from Woodville is the Pipinui Falls, located 6km north of Ma-kuri on the Coonoor Road.

I personally didn't know Pipinui Falls existed until I picked up a copy of "Tararua Country", a guide to Tararua. The falls are well worth a visit, its a very peaceful place surrounded by native bush, with just the sound of the waterfall to keep you company. A bench has been placed there so you can sit a while and just watch the

water cascade over the rocks.

So, if you decide to head out that way, keep a look out for the "Pipinui Waterfall Scenic Reserve" sign. The falls can be found through a gate, on the opposite side of the road. Unfortunately, the gate to the falls isn't signed posted and can be easily missed.

Out and About - Pipinui Falls

Whats On

Woodville Races Monday 18 November

Woodville Market Day Every Sunday from 10am to 1pm. Farmers Market and a General Market with a great quality of items.

Woodville Association Football Club AGM Date: Tuesday 26 Nov Time: 7.30pm Venue: Woodville AFC Clubrooms, Hockey Park, 25 Grant Street, Woodville More Information: Tel: 376 5640 or Mob: 021 0500165

Bush Spin In Saturday 16 November Woodville Sports Stadium, 10 am - 3 pm. Spinning and shearing demonstrations, displays of coloured sheep, possum, Alpaca, Terri Dyes and other associated craft. Raffles, door prize and White Elephant Stall. Admission $5.00 per person

Kumeroa-Hopelands School Pet Day Monday 11 November, starting at 9.30am. This is a true rural pet day with lamb and calf classes, along with dogs and other. Shared lunch before final certificates are presented. All welcome

Kumeroa Nuffield Farming Scholar

Beyond Indulgence

Marion Wall is the proud owner of a new business, Beyond Indulgence creating relaxation and well-being. Marion moved to Woodville in April of this year to have a relaxed country lifestyle and has spent time since then working towards creating her busi-ness in Pinfold Road and immersing herself in Wood-ville life. In 2011, after guiding her two daughters into a similar career, Marion decided to train in beauty and massage at the school in Palmerston North. She was at a crossroad in the direction her own life was taking and with her children having left home felt it was time to do something for her-self. Marion said it was a big challenge, but one she enjoyed immensely.

Marion's main passion is massage, and although ini-tially trained in Swedish remedial massage, Marion also works with reflexology massage, having gained experience at the Wellington School of Massage. The type of massage Marion delivers is predominantly re-laxation/therapeutic, however with a good set of arm muscles herself she can also work muscles that are deeper set. A top to toe session will take an hour and a half and includes facial and scalp mas-sages. Marion also does foot massages and back/neck/shoulders.

Sunday sees Marion at the Woodville Market, selling natural handmade soaps (including shampoo and shaving bars) and the ever popular Tui Balm, which she also uses in her massage. Marion can be con-tacted on 376 4097.

Floats for the Woodville Districts' Vision annual Christmas Parade being held on Saturday the 14th December 2013 commencing at 11.00 a.m.

This year a Faith Based Competition section has been introduced along with the commercial and non com-mercial sections. Without doubt our Christmas pa-rade is one of the best supported ones around the Dis-tricts and so let us continue to make sure that it re-mains that way. If you have any inquiries contact Bruce Hutton on Phone 376 4862. A poster on the Parade is inserted with this publication.

Woodville School held their annual Flower Show and Pet Day on the 30th of October. The classes all made their items for the Flower Show in the morning, and had the Pet Show in the afternoon. The highlight of the Pet Show, was the dog obedience competi-tion which was judged by Elayne Hand.

Children in the Junior Classes busy making vegetable models

Watching a competitor in the Dog Obedience competi-tion

A disco was put on for the children of Woodville School for Halloween, by F.O.W.S.(Friends of Wood-ville School. The children all dressed up and enjoyed themselves dancing with their friends and family.

Woodville School

Wanted

Photo provided by Elayne Hand, Brightchic photography

Keep Moving

Zumba - Woodville School Hall each Monday and Wednesday evening. Start 6.30 pm. Tai Chi - Thursday 10am at the Old Folks Hall Indoor Bowls Wednesdays at 1.30pm in the Old Folks Hall Twilight Bowls Begins next Thursday 7 November. Names in by 5.30pm for a 6pm start. New members always wel-come. Bowls are available for use, all you need is soft soled shoes. Kumeroa Hopelands Tennis Club Twilight tennis starts Fri-day nights from 8th No-vember 6.00pm. BYO racquets, food and drink for a BBQ tea. Any que-ries ring IanTaylor (Club Captain) Ph 376 5559

Woodville Playcentre Facing Exciting Changes

The newest and youngest addition to our Playcentre whanau, Zachary Hickson (eight days old), joined in on last weeks fun Thursday session. We are about to have an in-crease in under two year olds with quite a few of our Playcentre mothers due to give birth in the coming months, and we are looking forward to all of these new babies growing and learning together. Our co-facilitator Jess Iasona is excited about the in-crease in babies, I cant wait to get my baby fix so many baby cuddles!

We are always looking to welcome new families to the Playcentre. Parents with ba-bies and pre-schoolers can pop in for morning tea and a coffee on either Tuesday or Thursdays from 9.15am during term time to see what its all about. The children can also give Playcentre a try because the first three sessions are free. We can be found at 45 Ross Street in Woodville. Just keep a look out for the big yellow fence! Give Shannyn a call/text on 027 3303 269 to have a chat about Playcentre life.

Our Playcentre is a thriving, family focussed environment where the whole family can come to play and learn together. The fourth term has just started and we have already started implementing our exciting plans and ideas. I love coming to Play-centre, and my boy Lincoln does too. He is a go getter and loves to get amongst it with all the activities going on, commented Shannyn Anderson, who has been with the Playcentre since Lincoln was five months old.

The AGM also saw the appoint-ments of our new office holders who are looking forward to the new challenges ahead. Pictured from left Jess Iasona, Robin Ronowicz President, Alisha Wilkie, Shannyn Anderson, Theresa Barnett, Emma Foster and Bec Hickson with little Zach-ary along with some of the Play-centre children. Absent Radka Fialova and Will Hickson.

A new art gallery is opening at 17 Or-mond Street. Artwork in acrylics, and pencil and some gorgeous retro pinup girl prints, etc. Something for every-body from local landscapes, seascapes, portraits and nudes.

Or if you cant find something I'm happy to do commissions. Opening on November 9th-10th from 1pm to 5pm - light refreshments provided. $5 entry and children free.

The Woodville Lodge of Manchester Unity hosted the National Conference of the Manchester Unity Friendly Society over the 31 Octo-ber and 1 November.

While Manchester Unity first started in Woodville around 1876, the original idea came about in the UK over 400 years ago. Communities who knew and trusted each other pooled their funds to-gether, so that in the event of sickness or hard-ship, individual mem-bers could draw upon funds from the pool that they had contributed to, helping them get through the hard times.

The Function was held at the Travelodge in Palmerston North. Ap-proximately 120 members travelled from all over New Zealand with a visiting representation from Victoria Australia.

On Saturday members travelled to the Tararua District and had lunch at the Tui HQ before spending time at the Woodville Pioneer Museum and buying from the local shops. Members commented on the friendliness of the local people and great bargains to be had.

Members of the Woodville Lodge at the conference L to R; Joan McIntyre, Eddie Stewart, Flo Chris-tensen, Shirley Hale, Ian and Rose Fitchett, Leslie and Graeme Topping

Duly Noted

"If you are thinking that the winds of the spring equi-nox this year have packed a bit more punch than usual you could be right. A gust measuring 196km/hr was recorded out there on Topgrass Road. Thats seri-ous wind strength. Hold on to your hats, summers coming.

***************************** Congratulations to Helmut Hirler and Sally McGuire on the opening of Artmosphere in Waipawa. About 300 people attended the private opening on Saturday 2nd November, with the gallery now being open to the public. Artmosphere is situated at 1307 State Highway 2, Waipawa, Phn 06 857 8272 and are defi-nitely worth a visit.

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I am delighted to introduce myself to the community as the new principal of Kumeroa-Hopelands School. I have enjoyed meeting many parents and families in the last few weeks and I look forward to meeting many more locals over the coming months. As a way of introduction I thought it would be a good idea to share a little about myself.

I grew up on the Kapiti Coast and have spent most of my life there. I am married to Brendon and we have 3 wonderful, busy children. Our eldest daughter is about to sit her NCEA Level 1 exams, our other daughter is completing her first year of secondary school and has loved meeting lots of new people, our son is currently in Year 6 and is looking forward to joining Kumeroa-Hopelands School next year. As a family we are looking forward to our new adventure together, and Brendon is looking forward to getting back to a rural environment again after growing up on a farm in Man-gaweka.

I come from Kenakena School on the Kapiti Coast where I have been teach-ing and leading learning for 12 years. Prior to that I spent time teaching in Wellington.

I am passionate about learning and teaching. I have been involved in a number of projects aimed at lifting stu-dent engagement and achievement. My goal as a principal and educator is to prepare kids for their future, not our past. This is a quote from a very inspirational writer, Daniel Pink, and I think there is great value in what he has to say. Spending time on our passions and interests is key to successful learning experiences and I am enjoying getting to know the students at Kumeroa-Hopelands School so that together we can build learn-ing experiences that engage and motivate all learners.

I enjoy being involved in childrens learning on all levels and am an enthusiastic sideline supporter! Already I have been fortunate enough to celebrate creativity with the Kumeroa-Hopelands School community with a Wearable Arts event last week and the Digi Awards in Palmerston North this week.

I am looking forward to getting involved in the community and to meeting lots of new people. Please feel free to pop out to the school for a visit. We have our Pet Day on November 11th, this will be my first and I am really looking forward to learning lots more about the local community.

The council elections are done and dusted for another three years. The democratic process is not always an easy pathway, and we no longer have direct Woodville representation. To Peter Johns, a large thank you for representing our town and lifting our profile so well over the last three years. Much has been achieved during Peters tenure. Congratulations to newly elected Tracy Collis, whom the Council has appointed as our towns representa-tive. We look forward to Woodville's voice being heard through Tracy.

Introducing Julia Bevan - Principal Kumeroa-Hopelands School