Hamraki Rag

2012-02-07T19:20:00.000-08:00

2012-02-07T19:17:00.000-08:00

THE ART OF HERE, 11th and 12th February

Were there ever moa in Hampden?
What did Hampden look like in the past?
What aspects of life in our area do the artists hidden amongst us like to express?

Since people began living here they have left visual records of what
they saw - pictures, artefacts and sculptures - and most of these
images have stories attached to them.
We've put together an exhibition of some of these images and stories, and would love you to
come and see them.

There will be
Works by local and nationally known artists Devonshire teas
Some mounted and framed works for sale Raffles

Children's art

Wanted

2012-02-07T18:58:00.000-08:00

Local Artist urgently requires older caravan for use as studio space.
Must be cheap, don't mind interior, but must be dry.
Please Ph Chrissie at 0212948813.

2011-11-21T13:34:00.001-08:00

Oamaru Heritage Radio: Tuesdays' programme with a local influence. On air though, 24 hours a day on 107fm

The Biggles adventures are a 34 chapter tale entitled "Deal With a Pirate".

When the story finished, this time slot will again have a comedy programme.

Tuesday: Dec 13

5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story; The Secret Garden, pt 1 of 2

6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 776

6.30 Remember This? An Item from the Vast Historical Archives of Wireless

7.30 Concert Piece: Bruch; Scottish Fantasia, David Oistrakh, violin

9.00 Reading: Daphne du Maurier, Rebecca, Pt 3 of 9

Tuesday: Dec 20
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story; The Secret Garden, part 2
6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 777
6.30 Remember This? An Item from the Vast Historical Archives of Wireless
7.30 Concert Piece: Tchaikovsky, Famous Ballet Music, Pt 1 of 2
9.00 Reading: Daphne du Maurier, Rebecca, Pt 4 of 9
Tuesday: Dec 27
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Rev Audrey, Thomas and the Sad Story of Henry
6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 778
6.30 Remember This? An Item from the Vast Historical Archives of Wireless
7.30 Concert Piece: Tchaikovsky, Famous Ballet Music, Pt 2 of 2
9.00 Reading: Daphne du Maurier, Rebecca, Pt 5 of 9
Tuesday: Jan 3
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Some TV Songs and Themes
6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 779
6.30 Remember This? An Item from the Vast Historical Archives of Wireless
7.30 Concert Piece: Corelli; Concerto Grosso Op 6, No 8 in G
9.00 Reading: Daphne du Maurier, Rebecca, Pt 6 of 9
Tuesday: Jan 10
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story, The 3 Brothers-Once Upon a Time...
6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 780
6.30 Remember This? An Item from the Vast Historical Archives of Wireless
7.30 Concert Piece: Beethoven, 5 Concert Overtures
9.00 Reading: Daphne du Maurier, Rebecca, Pt 7 of 9
Tuesday: Jan 17
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story, Just William, by Richmal Crompton
6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 781
6.30 Remember This? An Item from the Vast Historical Archives of Wireless
7.30 Concert Piece: Haydn; String Quartet Op 76, No 3 in C maj ‘Emperor’
9.00 Reading: Daphne du Maurier, Rebecca, Pt 8 of 9
Tuesday: Jan 24
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Bing Crosby - Tales of Mother Goose
6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 782
6.30 Remember This? An Item from the Vast Historical Archives of Wireless
7.30 Concert Piece: June Bronhill, ‘Waltzes From Vienna’
9.00 Reading: Daphne du Maurier, Rebecca, Pt 9 of 9 Final
Tuesday: Jan 31
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story; Bugs Bunny
6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 783
6.30 Remember This? An Item from the Vast Historical Archives of Wireless
7.30 Concert Piece: Schubert; Piano Sonata in A maj, Sviatoslav Richter
9.00 Reading: Maurice Gee; The Fat Man, read by Grant Tilly, Pt 1 of 8
Tuesday: Feb 7
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story; Little Red Riding Hood, read by Hattie Jacques
6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 784
6.30 Remember This? An Item from the Vast Historical Archives of Wireless
7.30 Concert Piece: H.M.S. Pinafore, Pt 1 of 2
9.00 Reading: Maurice Gee; The Fat Man, read by Grant Tilly, Pt 2 of 8

Man Slave

2011-11-09T14:58:00.001-08:00

From the Library Shelves

2011-11-09T14:55:00.001-08:00

Borrowing books while you're travelling
Recently a consortium of libraries in the south of the South Island agreed to allow any holder of a library card from any of the consortium libraries to borrow free of charge from the other libraries. The Waitaki District Library is a member of that consortium, and so if you have a library card from Oamaru you will be able to borrow from most southern libraries. The most important condition seems to be that books borrowed from one library must be returned to the same library.

Oamaru book exchange
NOVEMBER 16 is the day for the book exchange with Oamaru Library, and so please return your books from the Oamaru exchange part of our library to us before that date and we will be able to get a full complement of new books. We are also happy to try to get specific authors, titles or subjects if you wish to suggest them to us.

Hampden Presbyterian Church

2011-11-09T14:53:00.001-08:00

A big thank you to all those who attended the service at the church on Sunday, October 9 to hear Robyn Couper preach. She had a message for us all. A special thank you to the Senior Citizens Singers from Oamaru (and Joy from Hampden). Your music showed us again what a lovely building we have. In the hall was a collection of Robyn's photos of Haiti and she was very happy to talk about her work there. Your donations amounted to $214.00 which went to the Hands for Haiti funds.

Gardening and books

2011-11-09T14:51:00.000-08:00

Spring has sprung and we've been drenched, so the scene should be set for serious growth. The School Garden will soon be inspirational, and maybe some of the Rural Women's Beans in a bucket will reach Jack in the Beanstalk proportions. We have a good collection of gardening books, with particular emphasis on vegetable and herb gardening - conventional, organic, biointensive, permaculture - as well as different composting principles and techniques. We have designs for bumble bee nests, and we have local tips, organised according to month, in Carolyn Youngman's Head of the thicket. Until the November book exchange with Oamaru we also have The lost garden of Heligan, which tells the story of the great Georgian garden in Cornwall which was excavated from a derelict state, restored in the 1990s and now practises the old gardening techniques (like 100ft rows of vegetables!) of its heyday.

Hampden Library

School Garden

Rabbit cooking demonstration

2011-11-09T14:48:00.001-08:00

This was a very informative, entertaining and delicious occasion, with experts Rick Koehler and Maurice Corish keeping up interesting commentaries as they showed us how to skin, gut, cut up and transform into a delicious meal that bane of the gardener's life, the rabbit.
We collected some rabbit recipes which can be found on our blogspot, www.Hampden-Library.blogspot.com

Tai Chi

2011-11-09T14:18:00.001-08:00

Hampden Tai Chi classes for term 4 will be held in the Presbyterian Church Hall; commencing Monday 31st October. This is a short term ending on Monday 28th November. Fees $30 for the term or $5 casual. All welcome.

Moeraki Area Promotions Group

2011-11-09T14:11:00.001-08:00

A meeting was held to reactivate the Moeraki Area Promotions Group on Wed 19 Oct 2011 at 7.30 pm . It was held at the St Stephen's Anglican Church Hall , Ipswich St ,Hampden. 8 members were present and we had a good number of apologies from many of the business people in the Hampden ,Moeraki area.Some names were put forward for the Committee and more are needed at the next meeting on Wed 23 Nov 2011 at 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Hall ,Hampden. Please come along to this meeting and register your interest. All welcome

2011-11-09T14:09:00.001-08:00

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WANTED TO RENT

2011-11-09T14:08:00.000-08:00

Small, character cottage for artist. Quiet, female from Kakanui, recently returned to North Otago from overseas. Also available for house sitting. Great with animals. Have many local and overseas references. Contact: Jaymie 021 0827 0652

MMM

2011-11-09T14:06:00.001-08:00

MMM commenced in 1975 as a service mission to support missionary activity in outback Australia.
Administered from the International office in Melbourne, Australia, MMM now has a Centre in each state of Australia and international Centres in New Zealand, Hong Kong, South Africa, Thailand and Zambia.
Work teams of volunteers travel throughout Australia and overseas for building projects.
MMM provides its labour free of charge so that Christian Ministries can be released from the burden of building maintenance, and can get on with their work of reaching out with the love of Christ.
As a mission, MMM seeks to provide encouragement to Christian work and workers, as well as increasing awareness of global mission amongst local churches. By this means MMM assists the spread of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, and provides opportunities for local believers to become involved in helping to fulfill the great commission.
For the first 3 weeks in October MMM has been working at Camp Iona, Herbert, doing construction, painting and other maintenance. The team of workers have extended and refurbished the caretakers house, and also painted it.
The team brings it’s own accommodation but meals and additional help are provided by the locals who run the Camp. Margaret and Joe Johnson have been committee members for many years and they, as well as others, have been helping host the MMM team over the last few weeks.

Message from the Mayor

2011-11-09T14:05:00.000-08:00

Hampden and Moeraki
The 175th Anniversary of Moeraki is one of the oldest historical commemorations of European arrival in New Zealand. We look forward to the celebrations on Boxing day.
John Hughes, accompanied by W.I Haberfield and other men from the Weller brothers' Otago whaling station, established a whaling station in Moeraki Bay, Onekakara, on Boxing Day, December 26, 1836. When Hughes and his men arrived there were Māori living in the area, under Takatahara. In 1838 more Maori arrived under Matiaha Tiramorehu and settled, in close proximity to the whalers. Many whalers married Māori women and descendents live in the area today.
The Moeraki area has continued to suffer from land movement. The formation of Haven Street is a challenge and continues to slip. Council is increasing drainage options to minimise the slippage but there may come a time when Tenby Street becomes the main road in. The cost of repairs to Haven Street will be hundreds of thousands, if we persevere, and no garuntee of success.
We would like feedback from local people on this, and all matters, as we go into the long term Council plan.
Hampden/Moeraki has established leadership in considering our future as a human race. Local people have initiated meetings on a range of topics related to sustainability and small communities.With global increase in population, food and oil shortage will increase and present systems will encounter more problems.
The discussion generated by our locals and similar groups around the globe, is very relevant to solutions pertaining to our standard of living and, eventually, our survival.
Meetings to consider additions and refurbishment of the Memorial Hall, Hampden, have taken place. Consideration of possibilities is positive and a consultation via the long term plan will be a good vehicle to present submissions and determine the will of the community.
The district looks great. We have good people taking personal responsibility for their area and particularly their waste. The transfer stations and wastebusters are making excellent progress and, with government legislational teeth we will be able to bite the spoilers. There is no substitute for local people in control, and proud, of their environment. The main highway is tidy and now includes a supermarket - great effort, it is pulling in the visitors.
The new cemetery gates and memorial area (Hampden), camping grounds and beach (Hampden and Moeraki) are looking attractive.
Special places : special people.
Kind regards from Alex and Heather Familton

Waitaki Citizens Award

2011-11-09T14:01:00.001-08:00

On Tuesday 1^st of November, the Waitaki District Council held a formal meeting in the "Inkbox" of the Oamaru Opera House. The purpose of the meeting was to honour twelve citizens with the Waitaki Citizens’ Award. The recipients had been nominated by the community for having given extraordinary volunteer service to the community in which they lived.
One of those recipients was Ken Bridge, who in fact, was nominated twice for the award.
The Mayor’s preamble to Mr Bridge’s Award said that Ken had spent his life as an educationalist, and on retiring he moved to Temuka participating in Rotary, owning a Hotel and on relinquishing that, had held various relief teaching positions and buying property in Hampden. There he has active in the Waianakarua Lions, and oversaw the Hampden 130^th celebrations. Meanwhile, he established the University of the Third Age (U3A) in Oamaru and is the co-ordinator for all its tutorials and events..
Mr Bridge accepted the Award, and spoke of a church sermon he once heard. The Pastor had given each member of his congregation a piece of ‘Lego’ on arrival at the service. From the pulpit he told his flock that with the one piece they had, their options as to what they could do with it were limited. By using all the pieces available within a row of parishioners, they may achieve something. But by everyone in the Church pooling their pieces the outcome could be something remarkable. And, he said, so it was with a community. One person on their own is likely to achieve very little, but the community pooling what they had and working together could achieve wonders.
He thanked the Hampden community and the members of U3A for what they had done, and what he was receiving the recognition for.
Others to receive the Award were Joan Simpson, Tony Brady, Elsie Owen, Neil Paisley, Russell Payne, Verna Chambers, Bill Lester, Graham Sullivan, Bob Watherston, Murray Linwood and Colin Wheeler.

2011-10-20T13:26:00.000-07:00

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For Sale

2011-10-20T13:23:00.001-07:00

Oak Dining Table and Four Chairs $150.00
Set of six Drawers with Mirror $100.00
2 single inersprung Squabs $30.00 each

Ph 439 4550

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2011-10-19T19:57:00.001-07:00

Tai Chi

2011-10-19T19:52:00.001-07:00

St Stephens on the Hill

2011-10-19T19:51:00.003-07:00

NOTICE FOR COMMUNITY CALENDAR FOR November ST STEPHEN’S ON THE HILL , Anglican Church -HAMPDEN
2 PM SUNDAY SERVICES FOR Nov 2011
Please Note – Service at MOERAKI on 3rd Sunday at 2pm

6 Nov 2pm –Hampden – Rev Roger Barker
13 Nov 2pm -Hampden - Communion with Local Ministry Team
20 Nov 2pm- Moeraki Church – Rev Rodger Barker
27 Nov 2pm –Hampden- Communion with Local MinistryTteam

All welcome - Cup of tea and a chat in church hall to follow services.

Have You Noticed

2011-10-19T19:51:00.001-07:00

Have You Noticed

The Miss McKerrow seat in front of the library at the Memorial Hall, has been magnificently restored (again). The last smarten up was for the hall’s jubilee in 2004. Regretably, vandals and weather triggered a repeat feat on the seat. Colin Jack promptly and skilfully responded to the call from the lady.
Community notice boards in front of the hall have also been tidied.

1. Near Toby’s Fish Shop, also by Colin Jack. Notices can be pinned.

2. Promotion Group display and community notice board, near Hampden Tavern. Notices meanwhile should be double side sticky taped.

Moeraki 175 Celebration Stalls

2011-10-19T19:50:00.001-07:00

We still have some spare sites for stalls (no charge), food stalls will need their own Council food permit.

Moeraki 175 Celebrations

2011-10-19T19:49:00.003-07:00

Moeraki 175 Celebrations

December 26th 2011

Proposed programme - subject to change

9.00 a.m.      Church Service

10.00 a.m.     Official Opening - Dignitaries

10.30 a.m.     Low tide - Sand castle competition
                              Treasure Hunt
                              Fun Run
                              Lolly Scramble

12.00 noon     Food Stalls and others

1.00 p.m.      Charter boat rides 1/2 hour trips
              Helicopter rides
              Whitestone / Central Coast Country Music
              Multicultural Group performances
              Music and Photo Display

7.30 p.m.      Dance and Supper at the Moeraki Hall

Exquisite Blooms

2011-10-19T19:49:00.001-07:00

Visit the Paeony gardens during the season and see the breathtaking sight of thousands of beautiful Paeony flowers. The gardens will be open daily, dawn to dusk, from November 20th to Dec 15th. It is just down the road at 37 Bluff Hills Road Waianakarua. Tell us you read this in the Hamraki Rag. Flower bunches are available and tubers may be ordered for delivery in April.

Hampden Memorial Hall AGM

2011-10-19T19:48:00.000-07:00

Hampden Memorial Hall Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 16th November 7.30pm

At Hall Supper Room

To elect Officers and Committee
Important items to discuss :
An update on progress to replace septic tank, by WDC, may be presented.
This is another opportunity to comment on proposed major alterations to the hall, by Hampden Hall Upgrade Group
Other issues affecting the hall.
Please show support for the future of your Community Hall by attending.
Supper will be provided.

Annette Selwood
Secretary/Treasurer

Film Appreciation Group

2011-10-19T19:46:00.001-07:00

Well, the situation has changed, the projector is back home, and we are in a position to carry on screening the films we have scheduled. Thursday Nov 11th is "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof" from the play y Tennessee Williams. It stars Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman and Burl Ives. Screening will be at the usual venue starting at 7.30pm. Phone 4394887 for details.

If it's not too late, can you please delete what I previously sent, and substitute the new details.

Thanks very much,

Oamaru Heritage Radio

2011-10-19T19:45:00.001-07:00

Oamaru Heritage Radio
Tuesdays’ programmes in advance
Oamaru 88.3 & Hampden/Moeraki 107 fm. Tuesday evening, 4pm to 10pm. News from INN at 5 pm and 9 pm
Alterations and updates on www.heritagewireless.blogspot.com
Tuesday: Nov 8th
5.30 Item for Younger Ears; Songs from the Children’s Treasury
6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles, episode 771
6.30 Remember This? A mystery item from the vast history of wireless
7.30 Concert Piece; Brahms Symphony No 3 in F, Opus 90, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
9.00 Reading; My Place, Pt 2 of 4
Tuesday: Nov 15th
5.30 Item for Younger Ears; Snow White, told by Roger Moore
6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles, episode 772
6.30 Remember This? A mystery item from the vast history of wireless.
7.30 Concert Piece; Mozart Divertimento for Horns, Bassoon & Strings K205, English Chamber Orch, cond Barenboim
9.00 Reading; My Place, Pt 3 of 4
Tuesday: Nov 22nd
5.30 Item for Younger Ears; Songs from Neva Eder
6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles, episode 773
6.30 Remember This? A mystery item from the vast history of wireless.
7.30 Concert Piece; Handel Messiah, (In English) Ambrosian Singers, English Chamber Orch, cond Mackerras; Pt 1 of 3
9.00 Reading; My Place, Pt 4 of 4
Tuesday: Nov 29th
5.30 Item for Younger Ears; The Steadfast Tin Soldier, told by Robin Lucas
6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles, episode 774
6.30 Remember This? A mystery item from the vast history of wireless.
7.30 Concert Piece; Handel Messiah, Pt 2 of 3
9.00 Reading; Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier, Pt 1 of 9
Tuesday: Dec 6th
5.30 Item for Younger Ears; Three songs from Disney’s Winnie the Pooh
6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles, episode 775
6.30 Remember This? A mystery item from the vast history of wireless.
7.30 Concert Piece; Handel Messiah, Pt 3 of 3
9.00 Reading; Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier, Pt 2 of 9

Hampden Bowling Club

2011-09-26T23:00:00.000-07:00

Social Bowls 4.30 pm Friday.
All welcome.

Community Backs Further Stage in Hall Upgrade Investigations

2011-09-25T19:41:00.000-07:00

On Sunday morning 25 September, twenty residents attended the public meeting held by the Hampden Hall Upgrade Group (HHUG) to report back on further investigations into the proposal to improve the Hall facilities. After briefly reviewing the concepts, Bruce Parker (Architectural planner) provided preliminary estimates for the three main components of the redevelopment - the kitchen/supper room complex $54, 500 the Library/Social lounge extension and hall entry work $115, 275 and the stage relocation, new toilets and opening up the Hall $78,000. All costs are GST exclusive and based on tendered construction with no allowance for any voluntary labour input. Each component could be undertaken independently of the others depending on priority.

While upgrade works would be funded either from grants or work "in kind", the question of what effect the development might have on indirect costs such as maintenance and insurance was raised. Before making a decision whether or not to proceed to a fund-raising stage, it was agreed that approximately $5,000 of seed funding be secured to confirm these and any other remaining unknown costs. Final costings would be included in a feasibility report that could be used for applications for funding from most bodies according to a funding plan. Two resolutions were carried 14 in favour with none against. The resolutions were:

1. “This public meeting asks the Hampden Hall Upgrade Group (HHUG) to secure the necessary seed funds and undertake due diligence on the hall upgrade proposal, which includes the following: i) a structural assessment for earthquake risk, ii) fire assessment of the hall, iii) developing a firm plan to separate public toilets from the Hall building, iv) quantity survey of proposed work, v) preparing a feasibility assessment and funding plan, vi) forming a suitable legal entity to hold project funds vii) any other necessary background work, to report back to the community as soon as possible and no later than February 2012.”

2. “This public meeting asks the Hampden Hall Committee and Hampden Hall Upgrade Group to liaise closely during this process to maximise the use of resources and produce the best options for further community consultation.”

Our Man in the New Zealand Pork Industry Board

2011-09-25T19:36:00.000-07:00

After only one year of a three-year term as one of the four elected directors of the New Zealand Pork Industry Board, Hampden man Ian Carter was elected Chairman of the Board.

Membership of the Board has already increased workload in the Carter household, with Ian attending monthly meetings in Wellington, but now, as Chairman, Ian will also be the person who is the face of the pork industry in the media. While most of us would find this very nerve-racking, presenting the industry to the public in a much more positive light is the thing Ian most hopes to be able to do in his new position.

Good luck from us all, Ian. You're the Hampden equivalent of Kurow's Richie McCaw!

Hampden Resource Recovery Shed Progress

2011-09-21T17:09:00.000-07:00

Some may have noticed that there has not been much action on the shed for a few weeks. We had to ask Mark Brady to stop while we cleared up some confusion over who would be responsible for paying for the erection of the shed. But Mark says he will be able to get back onto it in a few weeks.
The committee have decided that meeting erection expenses will be our 'local' contribution to the shed and are currently fund-raising to replace these unexpected expenses. We have also met with Delta to confirm that we will be able to operate the shop independently and have first cut at any materials being dumped for reuse and recycling. They have agreed to that. It's intended that any profit from resale will be directed back to the local community in some way.

Many thanks to those who have offered to help on the site if it is needed. We will let you know if Mark indicates we can help or if we decide to put the iron on by working bee.

Dugald MacTavish, Hampden Community Energy

For Sale

2011-09-21T12:45:00.001-07:00

Spinning Wheel $100.00.
Baynes certified wheel in perfect condition. Has four bobbins with its own lazy Kate. Dark brown wood, really a well balanced wheel. Try before you buy!
Please phone Laraine on 4394014.

130th Apple Trees

2011-09-21T12:33:00.000-07:00

Keep your eyes open for the apple trees trees we grafted from Hampden's old surviving varieties for the 130th Anniversary. We have now planted them out around public places in Hampden. They're still small, but should be starting to fruit in two or three years.
Is anyone keen on repeating the exercise with nut trees next winter?

What Do You Do With a Rabbit?

2011-09-21T12:32:00.000-07:00

Saturday, 22 October, 10.15 am, Supper Room
Rick Koehler will demonstrate how to skin, gut and butcher a rabbit;
Maurice Corish will show us how to cook one.
Please bring along a rabbit recipe if you have one so that we can collate them and make a rabbit cooking resource.

Moeraki Bayview Ltd (Business Ad/October)

2011-09-21T02:52:00.000-07:00

Do you Know

Any Prescribed Electrical Work must have a Certificate of Electrical Compliance issued?

Homeowners can undertake some electrical work.
The Onus is on you to understand the regulations before undertaking prescribed electrical work.
If a certificate of compliance has not been issued this may invalidate your insurance cover.

Be Safe.
Employ a Registered Electrician.

Contact Peter
021 20 69 053439 4550
Moeraki Bayview Ltd
For all your Electrical Work

St Stephen's Pet Service

2011-09-21T02:46:00.000-07:00

You are all invited to

St Stephen’s Annual ‘Pet Celebration’

with Bishop Kelvin guest speaker

Sunday 2nd October 2011 at 2.00 PM!

Come and join us with your pets. Everybody welcome!

Cup of tea in church hall following the service.

Police Ask Moeraki Residents to be Vigilant

2011-09-21T00:36:00.000-07:00

Oamaru police are asking Moeraki residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police, following the complete destruction of a Tenby St house in a fire overnight on 13 September.
Oamaru Detective Warren Duncan says police and the fire service are investigating the fire at 8 Tenby St, together with an earlier fire which occurred at a house across the road at 12 Tenby St on 8 September. In this earlier fire the house was extensively damaged.
Both fires are being treated as suspicious.
'We ask that Moeraki residents be extra vigilant and report anything suspicious to Oamaru police. We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of Tenby Street over these two nights or has any information about the house fires.'
Any information can be passed onto local police or to Detective Warren Duncan at the Oamaru Police Station on 03 433 1400.

St Stephen's Services October

2011-09-20T21:04:00.000-07:00

St Stephen's on the Hill, Anglican Church, Hampden
Please note – Service at Moeraki on 3rd Sunday at 2pm
2pm Sunday Services for October 2011
Special event - Pet Service with Bishop Kelvin Wright 2nd October 2pm
16th October 2pm - Moeraki Church – Rev Rodger Barker
23 Oct 2pm - Hampden - Communion with local ministry team
All welcome.
Cup of tea and a chat in church hall to follow services.

Tina’s Perennials (Business Ad/October)

2011-09-20T20:53:00.000-07:00

Check out the plants at the Labour weekend market at Hampden. Dozens of different varieties available, with old favourites and rare treasures to be found. Dry shade plants a specialty along with the Big Brigade – those plants that make a serious statement in your garden. Notice the wonderful differences of the ‘collections’ (different plants within the same species such as Lamium, Geum, Geranium, Potentilla, and Sysirinchium). All Tina’s plants are grown locally and are therefore perfect for North Otago’s climate. Perennials are $2.50 each or 5 for $10.

The Nursery is located at 37 Bluff Hills Road Waianakarua. Phone 4394410.

Hampden Community Market (October)

2011-09-20T20:52:00.000-07:00

The Hampden Community Market is the place you want to be on Saturday morning of Labour weekend. This is a wonderful market with a wide range of stalls offering something for everyone. You will find crafts, art, plants, knitting, silver jewellery, bric a brac, furniture and lots lots more. Plan to meet up with your friends and enjoy a cuppa and a good look round. Stalls open 9.30 to 12.30. Look for the colourful bunting flags. See you there.

Hampden Sewerage Scheme

2011-09-20T20:47:00.000-07:00

A sewage treatment scheme for Hampden is on the agenda again, five years after a community group started investigating options for the coastal township.

The Waitaki District Council has engaged Waugh Consultants Ltd to consult the community on alternatives to a reticulated scheme and investigate what subsidies may be had from the Ministry of Health.

The council already has funds for the consultant's investigation.

Most properties in Hampden use septic tanks and sewage disposal has been an issue for decades. Some properties have problems disposing of sewage and some tanks have failed.

In 2006, the council set up a community working party to investigate a reticulated sewerage scheme. A consultant calculated it could cost ratepayers between $2067 and $3389 each a year, and that was deemed too expensive.

Other options were proposed, including a septic tank and cluster system, with the council bulk-buying equipment and implementing a loan scheme for ratepayers to upgrade.

Courtesy of Otago Daily Times, Sept 17

Hampden Film Appreciation Group (October)

2011-09-20T20:46:00.000-07:00

The Film Appreciation Group may be filmless again for its October screening. Genevieve is the film, but if the Group can't get its projector back from Dunedin in time, the film will be re-scheduled for later in the season. Those members on email will be notified. For further information phone 4394887.

From the Bookshelves (October)

2011-09-20T20:45:00.000-07:00

New books
From Hawea Flat: Angy, our cookbook expert, found some gems for us at the Hawea Flat book sale.
From the Regent book sale: mostly fiction - Bryce Courtenay, Cathy Kelly, Fiona Kidman, Clive Cussler, Rosamunde Pilcher, Kate Atkinson, Charlotte Bingham, etc, etc, and some new Westerns.
From the UBS: Expensive ones, on different non-fiction topics.

New Blogspot
Hampden Library now has a blogspot where we hope to keep you up to date with some of the special books, DVDs, etc, we have in the library at the moment. If you type into your computer www.Hampden-Library.blogspot.com you will find the complete list of DVDs and videos we have available for borrowing at the library, plus any book reviews or news we, or you, would like to post.

Oamaru Heritage Radio

2011-09-20T20:43:00.000-07:00

On September 27th the first of a four part series entitled "Blue Smoke" The History of New Zealand Music started on the local Moeraki station - Oamaru Heritage Radio (107fm). The other three parts will be broadcast at 7.30 pm on subsequent Tuesdays. The programme may be repeated next year. Also it is hoped that the right to broadcast the second half of this series may be secured. Stay tuned! Check us out:- www.heritagewireless.blogspot.com

Climate Change Seminar

2011-09-20T20:33:00.000-07:00

How do we get the Waihemo we need by 2020?
'Maintaining Productivity, Profits and Energy in an Uncertain Climate'

An interactive seminar on climate, energy and economic changes and their relevance to issues identified by a survey of Waihemo residents.

East Otago High School, Library Monday 10 October, 6.30pm
Programme:
EOHS Year Ten pupils on their climate change research projects,
Three specialists will respond - Dr Jim Salinger, Auckland University, Climate Scientist, Professor Bob Lloyd, Otago University, Physicist and Energy Specialist, Rod Oram, Business Journalist and Commentator
Discussion on any community response and getting involved.
We warmly invite you to this event to share your knowledge and help your district consider the significance of these issues.
Attendance free and supper will be provided at the conclusion.
'Waihemo 2020' organised by Preliminary Reference Group.

Judith Cullen (Business Ad/October)

2011-09-20T20:28:00.000-07:00

Moeraki Area Promotions and Development Group

2011-09-20T20:23:00.000-07:00

A group of interested people would like to bring the above group out of recess.
A number of years ago, money was allocated for a Hampden Heritage Trail. It is now time for this to be actioned and to be proactive in our local area again to give the increasing number of tourists a reason for coming here.
An AGM is to be held in the Anglican Church hall, Ipswich St, Hampden, on Wednesday, 19th October at 7.30 pm.
All welcome. Supper to follow.
M Cruickshank (Previous Secretary)

Moeraki Services (Business Ad/October)

2011-09-20T20:22:00.000-07:00

DIGITAL TELEVISION IS COMING IN 19 MONTHS.

Are you going to be ready?

Digital Satellite receivers installed.
Satellite PVR receivers supplied.
LCD and Plasma TVs mounted and installed.
Infra red remote extenders (extends remote controls between rooms)
Philips CFL light bulbs.
Home Theatre Systems installed.
All types of AV and HDMI cables supplied ex my van.
Want a new recorder? Buy a PVR Receiver and record with it instead.

DAVE BROWN
MOERAKI SERVICES LTD
PHONE 4394259

For Sale

2011-09-20T20:16:00.000-07:00

2000 watt isolation transformer $30
Header tank for low-pressure house supply, new, with lid $55
Single fluorescent light
Quantity of second hand Rimu timber from internal window frames (130mm x 40mm) and other sizes, call for more info.
Large tractor battery, good for electric fence only $20
Golf cart and bag, volley ball set, plastic tool box, offers
Skirting boards, MDF 60mm, window head flaskings (aluminium)
Carpet wool dyes, several colours
Phone 4394259.

Hampden Senior Citizens Group

2011-09-20T20:09:00.000-07:00

Hampden Senior Citizens Open Day

Are you a Senior Citizen and thinking of joining Hampden Senior Citizens Club?
Be our guest at the Hampden Bowling Club on October 27th at 12pm to share a pot luck dinner. Meet and make new friends and find out about our activities.
Interested?
So we can cater for you please phone Barbara Jansen 439 4020.

Hampden Presbyterian Church

2011-09-20T20:07:00.000-07:00

Hampden Presbyterian Church Service
9th October 2011
Robyn Couper, H.H.H. Missionary in Haiti for 33 years

During afternoon tea in the church hall at 3pm you can speak to Robyn about her nursing and missionary work in this earthquake ravaged country.
Robyn returns to Haiti on the 14th October to set up a physiotherapy programme.
Please come and show your appreciation for this amazing and courageous Oamaru woman who is truly led by God.

175th Moeraki Anniversary Update

2011-09-05T22:19:00.000-07:00

With local members of our community we have been planning a celebration of the arrival of the early settlers to Moeraki where they set up a successful whaling station (as well as engaging in fishing and farming).
On the 26th December 2011 we welcome all whanau home and interested groups who would like to participate.
Our program will include a church service, the official opening, low tide sand competitions, a treasure hunt, fun run, lolly scramble, food stalls, charter boat and helicopter rides, a museum and photo display, wine and cheese evening and a dance in the Coronation Hall.
If you are keen to 'assist, entertain or contribute', in any way possible please phone Te Runanga O Moeraki Office now for future meeting dates and times 03- 4394- 816.

Hampden School 'Tui School Garden Challenge'

2011-08-30T12:47:00.000-07:00

Looking for donations of vegetable/herb seedlings, old hand trowels and red bricks for paths.
Fundraisers ~ top selling King seed for sale via the school. Price range $2.75, $3.75 $4.75
~ 'The Tui New Zealand Vegetable Garden book' for sale $25.00. Normally $45.00. Order via Missy Hollows 439 4156.
Come and see what we are up to. The garden club meet on Thursday and Friday lunchtimes 1.00 to 1.45.

Hampden Branch Rural Women NZ

2011-08-29T19:16:00.000-07:00

This group’s latest meeting was held on 26th August at the Coast Café in Kakanui where everybody present enjoyed a very good lunch. Following the meal Dr Derek Allen gave us an outline of the work he does in various parts of the world providing medical care for the poorest people in the community. His work takes him to Vanuatu, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and all places where the poverty is widespread and desperate. There are literally thousands of people, a great many of them children, who have no access to medical care at all.
Dr Allen’s work is entirely voluntary and covers everything from dental hygiene to appendectomies. He also arranges for clean water supplies and gives advice on general cleanliness and personal hygiene. His organisation TroppoDoc is dependent on donations and volunteers in the field. and is always looking for people prepared to give their time to help out. The biggest problem faced is that there are simply not enough doctors/nurses and trained staff to administer medical care to the huge numbers of people who need it many of whom are living in very isolated areas.
The Hampden Branch has donated $200.00 to provide a water tank and over the next few months will be collecting spectacles, sunglasses and hearing aids all of which are badly needed by Dr Allen’s patients. So - COME ON HAMPDEN - go though the drawers and cupboards and gather up all those out of date glasses that you have been wondering what to do with, all the sunglasses that are no longer fashionable and any hearing aids that have been superceded. We can collect if necessary. Contact Leona Trimble on 4394 988 or Elizabeth Norton on 4394887.
For further information on Dr Allen and the work of TroppoDoc check out the website on www.troppodoc.com or contact him at derek@troppodoc.com.　　

Following the success of our Potato in a Bucket competition last year we have decided to give it another go. This time it is the Bean in a Bucket and competitors will be provided with a bucket and the beans - cost $5.00.
Judgement Day is February 3rd 2012. Please contact Chief Bean Counter - Ann Nicolson on 4394756.
Please remember occupational health and safety requirements prior to climbing beanstalks to retrieve any geese that lay golden eggs. The next meeting of the Hampden Branch RWNZ will be held at Riverstone on September 23rd and anyone who would like to come along should contact Elizabeth Norton on 4394887.

Climate Change Seminar

2011-08-29T19:13:00.000-07:00

Dr Jim Salinger, and others are presenting a seminar in Palmerston on 'The Local Concerns of Climate and Changing Weather Patterns'. Hampden Community Energy and Waihemo WasteBusters have jointly booked the use of the library at East Otago High School in Palmerston for this seminar. The meeting will be at EOHS Library on Monday October 10th. The starting time will probably be 7 pm but that will be confirmed later. The evening will commence with a light supper.
The subjects Dr Salinger will be likely to deal with are: Climate variability; Projected climate change; Climate change adaptation; Climate risk management; Climate change mitigation. Assisting Dr Salinger to address the questions and concerns of local people will be Rod Oram and Bob Lloyd. A questionnaire/survey is being circulated to mail boxes in the Waihemo and Hampden areas. Please note any concerns on these subjects you may have and return the questionnaire. The concerns will be collated, then sent to the speakers so that they can address exactly the points raised by local people.
Anyone is welcome to attend the evening. People from Oamaru and other areas who wish to submit to the evening can phone 4394 887 to get further details and a copy of the survey.
Note: Although there is an election looming, this meeting has nothing to do with politics, political parties, or rugby.

Professionals (Business Ad/September)

2011-08-24T14:48:00.001-07:00

Public Meeting on the Hampden Hall Upgrade

2011-08-24T12:42:00.000-07:00

The working group will hold a public meeting to report back to the community on construction costs, capital funding options, regulatory requirements and possible staging of the proposal.

Everyone welcome - we want all the feedback and ideas we can get.

Date: Sunday 25 September
Time: 11.00am
Venue: Hampden Hall, Hampden

Any queries please contact Trevor Norton - phone 439 4887.
Hampden Hall Working group

Lockies (Business Ad/September)

2011-08-23T01:29:00.001-07:00

Third Time Lucky?

2011-08-22T18:57:00.000-07:00

We've been trying to advertise a Book Lunch at the library, but misunderstandings and snowfalls have baffled our attempts so far. But we're giving it another go, this time at 12.45 pm, Monday 12 September. Bring a sandwich, drop in and find out what books/DVDs are exciting others in the community.

Trustpower Awards 2011

2011-08-22T18:54:00.000-07:00

'We are all volunteers to some extent in some part of our lives', commented Mayor Alex Familton in his preamble to the Trustpower Community Awards presentation, and went on to acknowledge the major role volunteers play in making our district’s communities tick.
He was speaking to the representatives of twenty-four voluntary organisations from the Waihemo district, who were enjoying drinks, nibbles and conversation at the Waihemo Tavern, courtesy of Trustpower. There was a very respectable peppering of Hampden people in the gathering, because seven of the community organisations nominated for awards were Hampden groups. Trustpower Community Relations Manager, Graeme Purches, commented on the level of Hampden volunteering and said 'it must be something in the water up there'. 'Why do they need to change the water then?' muttered Howard Selwood.
The very first award to be called was Hampden Community Energy, Runner-up in the Heritage and Environment section. A rather startled Elizabeth Norton and Colleen Dooley went up to accept the award and a cheque for $250. The next Hampden name was the Hampden Senior Citizens Group, Runner-up in the Health and Wellbeing section. Jack Lyford and Shirley Murcott accepted the award and cheque for their group, later commenting that several other Senior Citizens were also in the room as representatives for other voluntary organisations. Ian Sutherland and Leona Trimble represented the Hampden Skyline Organising Group, Runner-up in the Sport and Leisure section. Each organisation gave an acceptance comment, and it struck me that, almost without exception, they mentioned that they would love more people to get involved.
Sadly, there were some other very deserving Hampden organisations who were not lucky on the night. But if there is a Trustpower customer out there who would be prepared to buy the $100 Trustpower voucher Hampden nominators received as the winner of the Nominators’ Draw, that prize could be donated to one of the groups that missed out. All our volunteers do an amazing job, and they can do with all the help we can give them.

Breakneck Road Bridge Replacement

2011-08-22T18:48:00.000-07:00

Council has decided to defer beginning the work for the bridge replacement until late February/early March 20 I 2 to prevent possible disruption over the Christmas holiday period.
The revised contract will be put out to tender later this year.
We are disappointed at this further delay, but consider it to be the prudent course of action.

Graeme Butler
Roading Network Engineer

New Hours for the Hampden Transfer Station

2011-08-22T18:47:00.001-07:00

Hampden Landfill Transfer Station
Wednesday and Sunday (9.00am to 12.00pm)

Otago Eastern Districts Camera Club

2011-08-22T18:44:00.000-07:00

Having trouble understanding your new digital camera? Or want to know what all those symbols mean?
Want to get information on editing programs once you have transferred your prints to your computer?
There are some basic free downloads available. Come along to The Otago Eastern Districts Camera Club Palmerston and learn more.We get together on the second Monday evening of the month at 7.30pm in St. Mary's Church hall, Stromness Street, Palmerston.
We are hoping to do some trips away to places of interest, with good photo opportunities. The club now owns a digital projector for tuition and the showing of competition images, and also for those interested putting together A.V.s (audio visuals).Our club fees for the year are only $25. Contact Barney Barton, 03 4651200 or carl_barton@xtra.co.nz

2011-08-22T13:10:00.001-07:00

MOERAKI ACCOMMODATION

Now available in Moeraki

New 2 bed-roomed house
Sleeps four (2xD or 1D and 2S)
All day sun with sea views
All modern conveniences
Quiet location
Tariff $130 per night couple, extras at $20 per person,
Phone Dave at 03 4394259 or email thejarrahroom@slingshot.co.nz We also operate The Jarrah Room bed and breakfast - fully self contained with own entrance and ensuite bathroon. $100 per couple with continental breakfast.

MOERAKI SERVICES LIMITED SPECIAL OFFER:

Until 2012 I will hold my price of a full Digital Freeview Satellite installation at $500. As an extra I can extend it to another room and provide an Infra red remote extender for an extra charge. Please, if you wish to talk to someone about going digital with no obligation call me. The only way to go digital in our area is with a satellite dish and satellite receiver, not a new TV.

DAVE BROWN MOERAKI SERVICES LTD
PHONE 4394259
DIGITAL TELEVISION IS COMING IN 20 MONTHS

St Stephen's Services September

2011-08-21T16:57:00.000-07:00

Please Note – Service at Moeraki Church on 3rd Sunday at 2pm
Sunday Services for September 2011
4 Sept 2pm - Hampden - Rev Rodger Barker - Spring Service
11 Sept 2pm - Hampden - Communion with local ministry team
18 Sept 2pm - Moeraki Church - Rev Rodger Barker- Bring a Friend Service
25 Sept 2pm - Hampden - Communion with local ministry team

Hampden Presbyterian Church

2011-08-21T16:55:00.000-07:00

A small, enthusiastic group met at the Church Hall on Saturday, August 13 at 4pm to discuss the possibility of forming a Friends of the Church Group to promote and secure the future of the church and Hall for and by the local community. Following a cup of tea and with the assistance of our Mayor we posed and answered questions on possible uses while being realistically aware of the size of the task.
The Steering Group Committee feels it has a mandate to go forward. We invite the Community to participate in keeping a piece of history. If you have an idea or would like to use the Church or hall contact Margaret Cruickshank 4394180 for details and keys etc.

Report from Waihemo Community Board

2011-08-21T16:53:00.000-07:00

The new Cemetery Gates are up and in place and I believe that they look fairly good. However, I am a bit concerned about just how light they are and hope they don’t get damaged. I think I was a bit smart, even if I do say so myself, because by helping wherever I could in getting them here and helping install them I have managed to save the old gates with the hope of future total restoration.
On the 13th August I held another feedback day in the Hampden Hall. Not a large number of people attended but I have always said that I would prefer quality instead of quantity. But seriously now, that was the second of those meetings and I have found them extremely useful. The main reason is because it is two way communication, as it’s not just me telling those present about what is happening but I also get the feedback and learn how other people see things.
Apart from that there is very little to report because our meeting was postponed due to the weather and road conditions. Therefore I will probably be holding one every couple of months or so as the main means of communicating.
Jack Lyford

The Library Column

2011-08-21T16:49:00.000-07:00

by Elizabeth Norton
At Hampden Library we try to cover a wide variety of interests. One of the options open to Hampden Library members is that of video and DVD loans. This area of the library has recently had several additions. The children’s video collection has six new films available:- Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat 2 x Buzz and Poppy films, Winter Story, The Rainbow Fish, Rock a Bye Bananas, The Wiggles ABC
In the adult DVD collection there have also been some additions made, among them are the following:- The Peter Sellers Collection (4 films), The Philadelphia Experiment, The Sweet Smell of Success, Car Wash, Better off Dead.
All DVD and video loans are free of charge to members of the library. Come along and have a look at our collection.
The book sections of the library have undergone a 'weeding' giving us more room on the shelves for new books to be added. Weeding is the term used for taking out books that have outlived their usefulness or been replaced by up to date editions. It is now much easier to take books off the shelf and, more importantly, to put them back. At the moment there looks to be a lot of gaps but this effect will not last long.
To finish I would like to share this little verse with you. I found it at the front of a book called 'Ruffle on my Longjohns' by Isabel Edwards and the poem itself was written by Janice James:
‘I’ve travelled the world twice over,
Met the famous: saints and sinners,
Poets and artists, kings and queens
Old stars and hopeful beginners,
I’ve been where no-one’s been before,
Learned secrets from writers and cooks,
All with one library ticket
To the wonderful world of books.'

Think about it. Happy reading.

Hampden Community Energy AGM

2011-08-21T16:46:00.000-07:00

The AGM was held in the Hampden Community Hall on Friday 12th August. Dugald MacTavish gave his report of the group's activities over the past 12 months and outlined possible projects for the coming year. He also thanked those who had served on the committee. The committee for the next 12 months was elected and the members are:- D. MacTavish, R. Campbell, C. Dooley, S. Dunavan, M. Rogers, B. Parker, E. Norton, M. Corish and R. Welton Following the formal business of the evening dance choreographer and adventurer, Bronwyn Judge, entertained us with a talk and film clips of her recent trip to Senegal and was, in turn, entertained by those that tried to learn some of the dance steps she demonstrated. Thanks to Trevor Norton and Graeme Youngman for sorting out the projector electronics.
A light supper was served before everyone headed home.

Heritage Radio Programme September/October

2011-08-21T16:39:00.000-07:00

Tuesday evenings, 4pm to 10pm

Tuesday: 27th September -
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story, Brave Mama Puss Pt 1 6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 765 7.30 Concert Piece: ‘Blue Smoke’ History Of NZ Popular Music Pt1/4 9.00 Reading: Thoughts of a Late Night Knitter, by Pam Ayres
Tuesday: 4th October -
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story, Brave Mama Puss Pt 2 6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 766 7.30 Concert Piece: ‘Blue Smoke’ History Of NZ Popular Music Pt2/4 9.00 Reading: The Love That Lasts, by Mary Stanton, Pt 1/4
Tuesday: 11th October -
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story about Samuel Whiskers by Beatrix Potter 6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 767 7.30 Concert Piece: ‘Blue Smoke’ History Of NZ Popular Music Pt 3/4 9.00 Reading: The Love That Lasts, by Mary Stanton, Pt 2/4
Tuesday: 18th October -
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story of Aladdin’s Lamp 6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 768 7.30 Concert Piece: ‘Blue Smoke’ History Of NZ Popular Music, Final 9.00 Reading: The Love That Lasts, by Mary Stanton, Pt 3/4 Tuesday: 25th October -
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: Story, The Great Inventor 6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 769 7.30 Concert Piece: Mozart, Sonata in B flat K333, Alfred Brendal piano 9.00 Reading: The Love That Lasts, by Mary Stanton, Final Part
Tuesday: November 1st -
5.30 Item for Younger Ears: The Story of Swan Lake, narrated by Norma Shearer 6.00 Classic Adventure: The Air Adventures of Biggles, Episode 770 7.30 Concert Piece: Telemann, A Concerto and 2 Sonatas 9.00 Reading: Play based on autobiography by Sally Morgan ‘My Place’ Pt 1/4
Modifications and updates are posted on www.heritagewireless.blogspot.com Any notices anyone wants mentioned on air, phone 4394 887.

Bupa (ad/September)

2011-08-21T16:32:00.000-07:00

Hampden Senior Citizens Group

2011-08-21T16:19:00.000-07:00

People, The Most Important Commodity
In any community such as ours, this is the case. There are a wide variety of interesting organisations, catering for like minded people such as youth groups, church groups, women’s groups, needlework, crafts, sports, garden clubs to name but a few. One particular club serving citizens in areas adjacent to Hampden is the Hampden Senior Citizens Club, a group of around 30 people, and believe it or not, it has been providing fellowship, entertainment and fun for more than 30 years!
Venue, Courtesy of the Hampden Bowling Club.
In the past members have enjoyed coach trips to interesting places, film shows, ten pin bowling, 4WD trips, excellent speakers, fishing trips, dining out, BBQs, bowls and housie to name just some of our activities. It is a very caring community organisation, as recently demonstrated during the record stormy weather. There were many visits and calls checking on older folk, delivery of soup and offers of shopping and transport.
The committee has just recently set up an interesting 12 month program for the year ahead. The President and Committee cordially invite people who enjoy good caring company and interesting programs to join us once a month and share our interests New members are most welcome. Just phone Barbara on 4394020.

Moeraki Fishing Charters (Business Ad/September)

2011-08-21T16:18:00.000-07:00

Community Information

2011-08-21T16:11:00.000-07:00

Community stamps can now be applied for. Form from the post office or apply online.

Thank You

2011-08-21T16:10:00.000-07:00

A big thank you to the Civil Defence people who came out in the bad weather to check that those living by themselves were all okay.

Moeraki Bayview Ltd (Business Ad/September)

2011-08-21T16:06:00.002-07:00

Do you Know

Any Prescribed Electrical Work must have a Certificate of Electrical Compliance issued?

Homeowners can undertake some electrical work. The onus is on you to understand the regulations before undertaking prescribed electrical work.

If a certificate of compliance has not been issued this may invalidate your insurance cover.

Be Safe

Employ a Registered Electrician

Contact Peter

021 20 69 053

439 4550

Moeraki Bayview Ltd

For all your Electrical Work

Katiki Point Lighthouse

2011-08-21T16:06:00.001-07:00

Dance Classes

2011-07-28T01:24:00.000-07:00

Zumba every Thursday night 6-7pm at the Hampden Hall.
Everyone welcome no partner required.
$8 per class
Concession cards available. For information phone Jan 4394440.

Ballroom classes every Thursday night 7-8pm at the Hampden Hall.
Everyone welcome.
$30 for 10 lessons.
For more information phone Judy 4394761.

St Stephen's Services

2011-07-26T15:06:00.000-07:00

St Stephen's on the Hill, Anglican Church, Hampden

Please note - Service at Moeraki on 3rd Sunday at 2pm

Sunday Services for August 2011
7 Aug 11am - Moeraki Marae - Bishop Kelvin Wright
7 Aug 2pm - Hampden - Rev Rodger Barker
14 Aug 2pm - Hampden - Communion with local ministry team
21 Aug 2pm - Moeraki Church - Rev Rodger Barker
28 Aug 2pm - Hampden - Communion with local ministry team

Professionals (Business Ad/August)

2011-07-26T15:03:00.000-07:00

Toby's Fresh Fish (Business Ad/August)

2011-07-25T18:51:00.000-07:00

Snowbound

2011-07-24T19:27:00.000-07:00

Update on Hampden History

2011-07-24T19:22:00.000-07:00

Progress is slow as I am still researching items for accuracy and authenticity. There are a number of specific sections which are proving slower to finalise. For example, the earliest corporate farmer, New Zealand Australia Land Company, has played a very significant role in the district and I have a folder of material out for review.
I cannot insist on that review and completion of additional items being speeded up.
I have had visits and contact with the Dorreen Family and I am awaiting further material to come from that source.
I am not yet in a position to finalise a date for publication, but will do so when further progress is made.
Ken Miller

Waihemo Community Board

2011-07-24T19:19:00.000-07:00

It is just the same old same old at the Council and Community Board. They spend over a million dollars on a playground in Oamaru and Palmerston gets an upgrade worth hundreds of thousands.
To have any sort of upgrade or facelift here in Hampden they would be spending the first few thousand to consultants for plans and concepts and all that jazz, but do we really need that? I was told the other day that it was drab coming into Hampden, then the person who said that made a fantastic offer, a donation to go towards flowering trees for our main street.
So what do you all think? Should we really get behind that offer and bypass the expensive consultant stage and come up with a plan ourselves. I really like the idea of brightening up our main street but am very reluctant to spend any more of our hard earned rate money than I actually have to and reckon there is a way to have our cake and eat it.
Therefore I am inviting you all to another feedback meeting over a cuppa on Saturday 13th August at 10.00am in the hall supper room. Perhaps we may be able to entice some more donated trees for the plantings. It would also be a good chance to talk about what else we can do to make this great little village even better.
Jack Lyford

Explore 'The Economics of Happiness'

2011-07-24T19:12:00.000-07:00

An evening with electoral candidates
Certainly an Oamaru premier showing (but maybe even NZ) of the movie 'The Economics of Happiness' by Helena Norberg-Hodge will be held on Wednesday the 24 August at 7:15pm in Oamaru Movie World 3.
Have you ever wondered why there are so many vacant shops in Oamaru and why local business struggles to survive? Using the fragile culture of Ladak as an example, this 67 minute documentary examines the impacts of globalisation on local business, the young and that culture. It asks what are the true impacts of globalisation, from an ecological, economic and, more importantly, psychological perspective. It then moves on to see if there are similar impact patterns elsewhere on the globe and response options.
After the film there will be a panel discussion with Waitaki electoral candidates Sue Coutts (Greens), Jacqui Dean (National), Barry Monks (Labour) exploring any relevance of the movie to Waitaki. Light supper at 9.00pm. It doubles as a chance to meet the candidates and to raise funds toward completing our Resource Recovery recycling centre facility in Hampden.
Trailer and information at http://www.theeconomicsofhappiness.org/
Tickets are $13/seat and are available from Elizabeth Norton.
Phone 439 4887.

Hampden Resource Recovery Shed Progress

2011-07-24T19:10:00.000-07:00

Well thanks to Mark and Paul the shed poles are up and look like something out of Tutankhamen’s temple. With council staff change there has been some confusion over who will pay for erecting the building. The Society has decided it's best to move on and complete the shed whatever. So we will fund the build, but it will mean there is a strict cap on the budget and we will be relying more on voluntary input to do it once the roof framing is up.

A positive of this for the community is that, once completed, it will seem more like our building. We are also arranging to meet Delta and Council in the next few weeks to confirm operating arrangements. Soon we will be keen to receive any surplus reusable/recyclable things for the new shop – so please keep that in mind.

Dugald MacTavish

Hampden Community Energy

Labour in Moeraki

2011-07-24T19:06:00.000-07:00

Phil Goff, Pete Hodgson and Barry Monks made a whistle-stop tour through the Hamraki area today. They enjoyed the atmosphere and a kai moana platter at Fleur's, and were ear-bashed by the few locals who turned up about the capital gains tax, the drinking water quality legislation which requires the expensive water upgrade in our area, and local implication for National's withdrawal of funding from play centres. But did it change the course of history? - probably not. One local commented that Labour needed to reconnect with its traditional roots. Perhaps they would have found more to chew on rubbing shoulders at the Hampden Tavern, Andrew's and Yorkies.

Hamraki Reporter

Soup In The Supper Room

2011-07-24T19:02:00.000-07:00

On Friday August 12th, at 6 pm, a social get together will be held in the Supper Room of the Hall.
Another in the Successful Soup Evenings of Hampden.
Chat and mix with locals over a serving of soup. At 7pm a guest speaker can be heard. Charge of $5.00 for the meal and talk, unless you are contributing some soup and/or bread.
Enquiries: Elizabeth 4394 887

Dance Culture in Rural Zimbabwe and Senegal

2011-07-24T18:59:00.000-07:00

Speaker for Hampden Community Energy Inc AGM

Dancer, choreographer, film maker and adventurer, Bronwyn Judge (Herbert) will give an illustrated talk on her six week study tour of Zimbabwe and Senegal to seek out the spiritual roots of indigenous dance.

Bronwyn will speak immediately after the AGM business which we expect will take between 15 and 20 minutes. The talk will be followed by a light supper. All very welcome.

Hampden Community Hall
Friday 5 August at 7.30 pm

Hampden Film Appreciation Group (August)

2011-07-24T18:56:00.000-07:00

By request - a Western: The Man Who Shot Liberty Vallance.
James Stewart and 'The Duke' try to sort out a town overrun by lawlessness, using a law book.
August 4th at 7.30 pm.
Details: Please phone 4394 887

Hampden/Moeraki 107 fm

2011-07-24T18:50:00.000-07:00

Tuesday evenings, 4pm to 10pm. Broadcast from the transmitter at Moeraki with items of particular interest to residents of this area.
Tuesday 16th August: 5.30 Item for Younger Ears; Rev Audrey’s Railway Story: Edwards Day Out 6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles Episode 759 7.30 Concert; Piece To Be Arranged 9.00 Reading Shakespeare: Hamlet Pt 1
Tuesday 23rd August: 5.30 Item for Younger Ears; The Emperor’s New Clothes read by Bing Crosby 6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles Episode 760 7.30 Concert Piece; TBA 9.00 Reading Shakespeare: Hamlet Pt 2
Tuesday 30th August: 5.30 Item for Younger Ears; Baby Rowlfe Find the Clunker by Jim Henson 6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles Episode 761 7.30 Concert Piece; TBA 9.00 Reading; A Session With Charles Laughton Pt 1
Tuesday 7th September: 5.30 Item for Younger Ears; Story: The Musical Instruments Argue 6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles Episode 762 7.30 Concert Piece; TBA 9.00 Reading; A Session With Charles Laughton Pt 2
Tuesday 14th September: 5.30 Item for Younger Ears; Two Popular Songs for Children 6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles Episode 763 7.30 Concert Piece Beethoven: Adagio, Variations and Rondo for piano, violin and cello 9.00 Reading The Bickersons: Breakfast with John and Blanche
Tuesday 21st September: 5.30 Item for Younger Ears; Beatrix Potter: Johnny Town-Mouse 6.00 Classic Adventure; Biggles Episode 764 7.30 Concert Piece Haydn: Symphony No 95 in C, Beecham/RPO 9.00 Reading; The Bickersons: The Bickersons at Sea

For Sale

2011-07-21T21:31:00.000-07:00

One small corner unit $5
One book case with two shelves with two doors at bottom $10
Phone Val on 4394240.

Moeraki Fishing Charters (Business Ad/August)

2011-07-21T21:22:00.000-07:00

Lockies (Business Ad/August)

2011-07-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

From the Bookshelves (August)

2011-07-21T21:16:00.000-07:00

by Alison MacTavish
Book lunch - Do you need a more foolproof method of choosing books? Then bring along a sandwich, join us at our Book Lunch and benefit from swapping ideas and opinions about books from our library.
12.30 to 2pm on Monday 15th August.
Book review - If you dig among all the authors by the name of Harris in the library, you'll find three books by Robert Harris - not Pompeii, unfortunately, which is my favourite - but still three good reads. I have just finished Fatherland, which creates an exciting story around what the world might have looked like in the 1960s if Germany had won the war. Robert Harris likes taking episodes and real characters from history and adding flesh to them with stories, as he does with Cicero in Imperium. The other Robert Harris book we have on the shelf is The ghost, a contemporary novel containing a character so close to Tony Blair that it nearly didn't get published for fear of libel suits. He's definitely worth a try.

Where to From Here?

2011-07-21T21:12:00.000-07:00

Nestled right in the heart of Hampden we are lucky enough to have an architectural and cultural gem. Our earliest settlers, while in many cases still living in huts in the bush, pooled their time, energies and money to build the finest church they could manage. They chose the best architect in southern New Zealand, RA Lawson, and fashioned it out of a durable local stone. 140 years on, the Hampden Presbyterian Church is still a fine building and an important part of our history.
The problem is, the settlers of North Otago left several fine Presbyterian churches, but, as the congregation has shrunk, only one is now used regularly for services and the burden of upkeep for all these beautiful buildings has become prohibitive for such a small group. When the Church offered the Hampden buildings for community use last year, a steering group undertook to see whether there was enthusiasm and commitment for this in the community.
To this end the group organised a barbecue, with musical items in the church, the Harvest Festival service, the Apple Day and a young parents get-together group so that the community could see how these buildings might work for them. The events have been well supported and very enjoyable. The church and church hall are also available for other people or groups who wish to organise events there. Margaret Cruickshank, 439 4180, is the booking contact. But if we wish to keep this part of Hampden’s story alive and in public ownership, we all need to put up our hands now. While the buildings are in good repair, there is no more money endowed in them and the Presbyterian Church cannot keep on paying to maintain them. And so if you wish to help preserve this special legacy -

PLEASE MAKE THE TIME TO COME ALONG TO A SPECIAL AFTERNOON TEA AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HALL AT 4 P.M., SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST, WITH A VIEW TO FORMALISING A 'FRIENDS' GROUP.

Where Should We Plant Hampden's New Old Apple Trees?

2011-07-21T21:09:00.002-07:00

Two years ago, as part of the 130th celebrations, with the help of Wayne Hollows and the late Jim Dunckley, we collected some scion wood from old Hampden apple trees and grafted it onto new rootstock. There are now 20 new old apple trees sitting in my garden. Today we planted the first of them on a mowed grassy verge in Lancaster Street, and we're looking for more grassy verges for the rest. Would you like an apple tree outside your place? Or do you have any other suggestions? Please ring Alison (439 4824) within the next few weeks.

For Sale

2011-07-21T21:09:00.001-07:00

2000 watt isolation transformer $30
Header tank for low pressure house supply, new, with lid. $55
Gold coloured adjustable shelving brackets $15
Quantity of second hand Rimu timber from internal window frames (130mm x 40mm) and other sizes
Call for more info.
Phone 4394259