You can’t beat Dunedin on a good day - as the Oxford Club Travel Group will attest. They visited the southern charmer as part of a recent jaunt - page 12. Seeing the sights REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 Volume 28 | Issue 1 | 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 Magnificent Marlborough – page 4 Rollicking Rotorua – page 8 Destination Bluff – page 10
3 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 Terry Ray President, Clubs New Zealand Email: terry.ray@xtra.co.nz C L U B l i f e : n e w s MANAGING DIRECTOR James Lynch james@water fordpress.co.nz EDITOR Nick Gormack 03 983 5505 nick@water fordpress.co.nz JOURNALISTS Sue Russell, Karen Phelps, Kelly Deeks ADVERTISING Dave McKee 03 983 5518 davem@waterfordpress.co.nz PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT General Manager Luke Lynch luke@water fordpress.co.nz Graphic Artists Connor Gosnell, Anton Gray, Nick King, Sophie McCleary, Liki Udam. 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Via Zoom people could ask questions, listen to speakers and par ticipate in polls. Thanks to our IT guru Leigh who set it all up and made it happen from the tech side of things. The main feedback I take away from our member clubs from this AGM is that they have been very happy with the suppor t they have received during the challenges of the past couple of years. Testament to this is that we still have 313 member clubs, a number that has held strong amidst the turmoil and pressures the hospitality industry in New Zealand has been under. The main pressure during the Omicron outbreak has been staff down with the illness, which saw a number of clubs temporarily needing to shut their doors. I am proud of the remarkable job all our clubs are doing despite the challenging environment, continuing to trade as best they can, adapt and pivot at a moment’s notice. Once again a reminder to not be afraid to apply for any subsidies you are eligible for. Head office continues to do a great job of getting the information out so don’t hesitate to call the 0800 number if you need assistance There’s no doubt the industry is operating in very challenging times so that’s why we decided on no honorarium increase for the board this year despite there having been no increase since 2011. Seeing the impor tance of a strong head office able to offer good assistance when needed we considered investment in this area a priority and so did you by suppor ting an increase in capitation fees so we can continue to offer the outstanding service we have been. Clubs coping with challenging hospitality environment “I am proud of the remarkable job all our clubs are doing despite the challenging environment, continuing to trade as best they can, adapt and pivot at a moment’s notice.” We all know the real benefits of banding together during tough times and we will continue to work closely with the RSA for the benefit of both organisations. The synergies are cer tainly there and now it’s just a matter of how we can best work together. We continue to talk to the RSA about this and we highly value this on-going conversation. But it’s not all doom and gloom. We also have some exciting announcements to make including that Clubpos is almost ready to launch. This will play a par t in helping to assist clubs to continue to manage uncer tainty and hit the ground running. And for those considering become committee members we have an exciting (yes that word again) new online module you can complete due to be rolled out later this year. It will enable you to get a real feel for the role and has been adapted from the highly successful Clubs Australia model for our market. Another positive announcement is our newly released census results, which give a good insight into what our clubs do and their valuable role in the community. Looking to 2023 we have yet another piece of news – a change of venue for our next AGM and conference, the newly renovated Hornby Club in Christchurch. Unfor tunately due to delays caused by Covid-19 Timaru Club will be unable to complete its renovations in time to host the AGM and conference as planned but we look forward to checking out Hornby Club’s great new look. And finally, to end on a really positive note, we recently held the Clubs New Zealand Family Race Day at Trentham complete with bouncy castles for the kids, BBQs and all manner of fun. Thanks to all of those that came along. It was such a success we plan to hold another next year. With (hopefully) the worst times behind us we’re looking forward to an extremely positive 2022 with tournaments back on the schedule soon with any luck and more oppor tunities for us all to meet in person and spend the quality time together the clubs movement is renowned for. We hope with the borders star ting to open and Omicron peaking we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Things are rapidly changing – and this time for the better. Left, the redeveloped Hornby Club in Christchurch is set to host the Clubs New Zealand AGM in 2023. Club’s new facilities - page 14
4 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 Clubs of Marlborough has put in a new Kidzone with five Playstation consoles and a cinema style TV . c l u b l i f e : C L U B S O F M A R L B O R O U G H Representing Excellence Master Plumbers 11 Purkiss St, Blenheim | 03 578 0060 | info@morganplumbing.co.nz | morganplumbing.co.nz PLUMBING ROOFING DRAINLAYING GAS SUPPLIER & FITTER order online 24/7 F irst for foodservice A cut above for fresh meat .co.nz 03 547 5349 2/750 Lower Queen St, Richmond. Nationwide Foodservice Distributor Proud to supply Clubs of Marlborough One-stop supply solution delivering quality fresh fruits & vegetables Dry Foods Frozen Food Fresh Meat 100%NZ Owned and Operated, South Island wide and proudly supplying & supporting Clubs of Marlborough for the last 10 years. We keep our pricing honest and champion excellent service, our wide range includes fresh, chilled & frozen goods, ambient grocery and liquor. 0800 555 130 queries@trents.co.nz www.trents.co.nz Cash’n Carry Locations – Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill Having worked behind the scenes to create a place for the whole community to enjoy, Clubs of Marlborough is in a good position to provide its 4000 members and their guests with a premier enter tainment centre, and looks forward to the time when patronage is no longer restricted by Covid. Clubs of Marlborough has been under new management since March 2021, and has already seen a lifetime of ebbs and flows in those few shor t months. By July, things were going well and the club was turning over a good profit, then the August lockdown put a dampener on that growth cycle. Coming out of lockdown in September, business picked up but was of course restricted to initially capacities of 50, then 100. “On a good Saturday night, we will have 600 people here, so a capacity of 50 was pretty devastating,” says Clubs of Marlborough CEO Dan Roos. “By November, we were back up and running but with smaller capacity due to mandates. The past six months have been tough to get by.” Clubs of Marlborough has tightened its belt, managing its expenses categorically, and continues, as it always has, to maintain a large adver tising presence on social media, billboards, radio, and newspapers. “That has contributed to a good constant flow of feet through our doors, and even membership has increased in the past year from 3300 to 4100.” The Club has placed an emphasis on diversifying its offerings, in the hopes of attracting a broad range of clientele, building a club for the future. “We put in a Kidzone with five Playstation consoles and a cinema style TV, and we updated our kids’ menu with self-made desser ts which have proven popular. “We upgraded our bistro with booth seating, and we upgraded our outdoor area. Now we’re waiting for the economy to return to normal, and hopefully that happens soon.” Club well placed for “return to normality” Kelly Deeks When it does, Clubs of Marlborough will be ready with a new menu and lots of live enter tainment and events. Its monthly comedy night, which features three local comedians and one headline act, will lead to a Comedy Gala at the end of this year, featuring all headline acts. Quiz nights, cards, housie, raffles, and live enter tainment are regular and ongoing weekly events at Clubs of Marlborough. Family events feature heavily at Clubs of Marlborough for the rest of this year, with the Easter bunny making an appearance soon, and Santa will visit at Christmas. Kids Bake Offs and Kids Quizzes are scheduled for April. Later this year, Clubs of Marlborough is promoting entrepreneurship throughout Marlborough with the hosting of an Entrepreneurs’ Day for the kids, where they will be invited to set up their own stall with key speakers coming to teach them some business skills. “We upgraded our bistro with booth seating, and we upgraded our outdoor area. Now we’re waiting for the economy to return to normal, and hopefully that happens soon.”
5 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 c l u b l i f e : C L U B S O F M A R L B O R O U G H Clubs of Marlborough is in a good position to provide its 4000 members and their guests with a premier entertainment centre.
6 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 c l u b l i f e : M I LT O N C O U N T R Y C L U B Snooker has become important in the club and teams compete both within the club competition and with other snooker sections in the district. milton@sumptermoore.co.nz www.sumptermoore.co.nz 5 Eden St, Milton 15 Gordon St, Balclutha Tel: (03) 417 8004 Tel: (03) 418 0066 SUMPTER MOORE LAWYERS We are your local law firm providing personal attention to all your local needs. If you have any questions relating to any legal matter do not hesitate to contact one of our solicitors or one of the team. Stronger Together Every story is unique. Our job is to help make yours one of the classics. Providing services that include Accounting, Financial Planning, Lending and Insurance, Business Advisory, Audit and SMSF, Findex combines local knowledge and global expertise to help you write your next chapter. 123 Union Street, Milton 9220 03 417 8066 Perfect for cold winter days, Wests' Hot Lemon has been used by generations to warm the body and soul. With Lemon and a hint of Ginger, this cordial has the added benefit of relieving sore throats. Hot Lemon Cordial Order today! 03 455 4448 135 Bay View Road, Dunedin www.wests.co.nz Kerry Dowling is Treasurer and on the board of Milton Club, located in the picturesque town 50km south of Dunedin. He’s been associated with the club many years, and when asked how the club is fairing now, he says it is definitely facing challenges. “It would be fair to say we have financial challenges, as many clubs do, par ticularly since Covid impacted on our ability to open our doors. Clubs generally though have been going through a period of constraint as society changes. Big clubs are not the social hub they once were,” says Kerry. Having said this though he’s first to point out that the club has a strong beating hear t, given stoic suppor t from an active core of people, who value what the club means and its place in the community. “We have a rather modern spor ts bar with a couple of recently renovated snooker tables. One was in a guy’s shed for about 15 years but it reassembled perfectly.” Snooker has become surprisingly impor tant in the club and teams compete both within the club competition and with other snooker sections in the district. Over time the nature of club management has changed, in answer to market conditions, as Kerry explains. “We used to have an employed manager, but we found that over time the role shrunk and has been picked up by volunteers. “Now we rely heavily on the committee to take up the slack, so yes, things have changed. It’s been one way we’ve been able to continue delivering services to our members and guests.” With this shift in how management is delivered really emphasises the impor tance of the membership. There are positives though when working within financial constraint. Life at Milton Club reflects changing times Sue Russell “We’ve learnt to keep very tight control on where we spend our money. “Sometimes if a club has a lot of available cash, not always the best decisions are made as to where to spend it. We have to make the best decisions all the time and I think we do very well within our means.” The club carries very little debt and cuts its cloth according to need but Kerry says this doesn’t impact on the enjoyment people have when socialising within its walls. An area which once held pokie machines (now removed) has been turned into a dedicated children’s area. “We want this club to be a family club and that’s our focus now. Young families want to come into an environment where children are catered for.” And Covid interrupted an impor tant milestone for the club, one which they intend to celebrate later this year – blowing out 50 candles on the cake. Some special events are being planned. Milton Club also has a café come restaurant abutting the club built in the early 2000’s. It’s a place where functions are catered for. “It’s good to have this facility as it does mean we can host functions and events.” Come the first week of April, the annual ‘Spud Dig’ competition, fiercely fought over, takes place. Seed spuds bought and planted in a variety of situations are finally dug up, revealing the most prolific individual plant. Judging is also around the size of the plant, and the largest single spud. A local farmer donates meat for the event. “Our community really get in behind ‘Spud Dig’ day. I think its quite an unusual event for a club to hold but we wouldn’t be without it.” Matt Lyon Registered Electrician localelectricalmilton@gmail.com 12A George St, Milton Cell: 027 677 9007 - Phone 03 417 7506 Local Electrical Ltd are proud to support Milton Country Club Domestic, industrial and commercial Appliance repairs Heat pumps Rural Dairy maintenance and servicing Pumps and irrigation Installers of “farmtrenz” effluent fail safe systems. For all your electrical needs trust your Local sparky
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8 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 c l u b l i f e : R O T O R U A C I T I Z E N S C L U B Rotorua Citizens Club staff have worked diligently to ensure that the club is a safe place to socialise during the Covid pandemic. When new rules came in requiring proof of vaccination to enter the premises, the Manager of Rotorua Citizens Club, Tanya Anderson, used their membership card entry system, already in place, to easily fulfil the club’s legal responsibilities. “We simply voided every existing membership card and asked members to come to the club and show their vaccination pass, then we reactivated them to the vaccination expiry date,” Tanya says. The staff have worked diligently to ensure that the club is a safe place to socialise, though with the uncer tainties of changing aler t levels and traffic lights Tanya admits it hasn’t been easy. Basically, it’s a case of thinking outside the square she says and with a great team on board, club life has continued on with as little disruption as possible. The club boasts an upstairs accommodation facility which Tanya says offers a high standard of cleanliness in a situation second-to-none in terms of being right in the hear t of the town, yet safe and secure and at prices that make a stay in Rotorua very affordable. “We have 18 units, with a mix of separate selfcontained double and family motel style rooms, as well as a bunk-in space for larger groups or teams. “Clubs NZ members receive a special discount and at $95 for a room for two, I think you won’t find anything better value for money in this town.” Since taking up the role Tanya has worked hard to open the club’s doors of the club to members and visitors alike with a focus on communication with members, areas of improvement (par ticularly updating technology) and informing members of club news. Her outside the box thinking has also led to a service supplying and delivering meals from their restaurant. The club also contributes outside its doors into the community, something of which Tanya says they are very proud. “We are the community and the community is us. We have suppor ted: The Lions Club, Rotorua Hospice, NZ Police Guild Trust, Cancer Society, Rotorua Hospital Chaplaincy, Neighbourhood Suppor t, Women’s Refuge, Central Pride Rugby League and the Miss Rotorua Foundation which has produced a show on TVNZ Gowns and Geysers. “This foundation has moved into the space of empowering women and preparing them for Rotorua Citizens - thinking outside the box Sue Russell employment and we will be working in par tnership with them.” The popular karaoke events happen twice a week and a weekly newsletter keeps everyone up to speed on for thcoming shows. The enter tainment quality is so high that Tanya says visitors from other clubs enjoy attending. The local Blues and Jazz club plays at the venue once a month and Tanya has secured top groups such as T J & Huri, The Harmonic Resonators and Origin Roots Aotearoa to perform while touring. Again this year, the Club will host the 17th Clubs NZ National Trout Fishing Competition in November with over $20,000 wor th of prizes. Lakeview Golf and Country Club is a unique free-draining 18 hole, par 72 course with undulating fairways and challenging greens. Enjoy stunning views of Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Island and surrounding countryside. Hazards include bunkers and native bush-clad gorges. 704 State Highway 5, Tarukenga, Rotorua 07 357 2341 lakeviewgolf.co.nz info@lakeviewgolf.co.nz Phone: 0800 828 645 Sales: sales@vatclean.co.nz We are proud to support Rotorua Citizen and many other affiliated clubs providing a number of our services listed below Deep fryer cleaning | New oil supply | Waste oil removal | Cleaning of Extractor Systems | Kitchen Cleans Visit our website for more information: www.vatclean.co.nz Fenton Quality Produce250 Fenton Street, Victoria, Rotorua 3010 Phone- 07-348 1442 E-mailfentonproduce@vodafone.co.nz www.fentonproduce.co.nz This competition draws anglers from throughout the country. Asked what makes Rotorua Citizens Club just so special Tanya has to give credit to the people. “It’s impor tant that the Board and Management have a great working relationship and know their roles. It is very sad to see Clubs/RSA’s close over the years and covid has cer tainly hit clubs hard the last couple of years. An intergenerational succession plan is a must. Attracting younger members and families to continue this legacy. “Our club has been operating since 1926 we are only the gate keepers for our stint. Setting up for generations to come, like those before us.” Rotorua Citizens Club offers high quality, affordable accommodation.
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10 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 The famous Bluff signpost - all roads do indeed lead to (and from) Bluff, although in recent times visitor numbers have been curtailed by the pandemic. C L U B S : B L U F F M E M O R I A L R S A New Zealand’s first recorded RSA-owned clubroom and our southern-most RSA, Bluff Memorial RSA, proudly provides a safe and sociable venue for locals, while the locals contribute to the successful running of the club with their voluntary donation of time and skill. Built on the main street of Bluff by Eunson and Jackson Builders of Invercargill in 1938/39, Bluff Memorial RSA was officially opened by Invercargill mayor Abraham Wachner, Bluff mayor John Cameron, MP J. Ralph Hannan, and Bluff RSA’s first ever president Norman McGorlick in June 1939. Less than three months later, the national RSA would mobilise to suppor t the government and the armed forces with the outbreak of WWII, with many RSA members taking a leading role in home defence, and more serving again overseas. Bluff Memorial RSA was there in 1945 to welcome home a new generation of returning servicemen and women, who joined the association that was begun by the generation before. With Phil Dickens now president of Bluff Memorial RSA, Peter (Robbo) Rober tson is suppor t advisor/manager, Hamesh Wyatt secretary for 11 years, and Craig Morris manager of this thriving small town club. Membership is about 280 and most Friday nights see a good turnout of about 60 to 80 members, some coming for dinner at the bistro. Members band together when something needs doing at the club. In 2016, the bar with one set of taps was challenging to run during and event day or a big weekend. With help from the members and donations of materials, craftsmanship, and a beautiful large macrocarpa bar top, the bar was extended to two sets of taps and plenty of room for two staff behind the bar. “There are a lot of people who come to the RSA and will help out when we need them,” Phil says. “We get things done through a huge amount of voluntary work.” A recent renovation and extension project to the club’s restrooms and the passageway leading up to them was completed in the same way. Proud to be a supplier to the Bluff RSA Liquorland Centrepoint - 252 Dee St, Invercargill | 03 211 3650 Centrepoint FOVEAUX COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Southland owned & operated company. Covering the Southland & Lakes District area. SPECIALISING IN: • FREEVIEW AERIALS & SATELLITE TV • VOIP PHONES / SYSTEMS • WIFI • SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS • ALL CABLING Contact us on 03 214 4700 or visit us at 49 Eye Street, Appleby, Invercargill MEDAL MOUNTING Full Size and Miniature Orders, Decorations and Medals. Court Mounted or Swing Style. If necessary medals cleaned and new ribbon supplied. Duplicate groups made up to order. Registered with the New Zealand Defence Force as an Approved Medal Mounter. Quality work guaranteed. Contact: Russell Barker, PO Box 4104, Whanganui 4541 Phone: 06 348 7336 Email: rmbarker@xtra.co.nz Website: www.kiwimedalmounting.com Long-running club a big part of community Kelly Deeks “We had to pay for some building work of course, but because it was done by our in-house people it was very reasonably priced.” Bluff RSA is missing some of the regular crowd-drawing events this year due to Covid cancellations, including the celebrated Bluff Oyster and Food Festival and the Bur t Munro Challenge. Takings are already about 40% down with the pandemic and on these event days, Phil says the club will see takings down about 80%. “We are getting through this Covid period and hoping things will turn around. "Some people have changed their habits now, they socialise at home a bit more, and I don’t think we will see some of them again. "There is also a bit of a divide in our community at the moment, between the anti-vaxxers and the anti anti-vaxxers.” Nonetheless, those still coming the the RSA are still very active. The ladies section in par ticular under takes not only their own social activities, but is also willing and available to provide catering services for par ties and other events held at the RSA. Likewise Robbo Rober tson is doing an outstanding job with Bluff Memorial RSA’s welfare services, which are well patronised and well received in the community. "There are a lot of people who come to the RSA and will help out when we need them." 195 Foreshore Rd, Bluff 9814 Ph: 03 212 8663 e: info@bew.co.nz Established in 1965 BEW ( Bluff Engineering & Welding ) have a long-standing reputation as first class Marine Engineers, Welding Specialists and suppliers of Maritime Services. B L U F F E N G I N E E R I N G & W E L D I N G C O • Specialist Welders • Maritime Engineering • General Engineering • Fitter & Turners • Fuel Management • Shipwright Services • Mechanical Engineering
11 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 With help from Club members and donations of materials, craftsmanship and a beautiful large macrocarpa bar top, the bar was extended to two sets of taps and plenty of room for two staff behind the bar. The club also carried out a recent renovation and extension project to the club’s restrooms and the passageway leading to them. C L U B S : B L U F F M E M O R I A L R S A AVENAL PARK F U N E R A L H O M E Funeral Directors Monumental Masons Honouring life and celebrating memories 75 Fox Street, Invercargill of ce@avenalpark.co.nz | www.avenalpark.co.nz 03 218 9021 or 0800 033 925 • 24 Hour Service • Care for Southland Families • Prearrangements & Prepayments • Burials & Cremations • Chapel & Catering • Headstones, Plaques, Memorials INSTALLED & SERVICED BY INVERCARGILL www.refrigeration.co.nz 185 CLYDE ST PH 03 218 3941 CLEAN-BIZ Cleaning supplies LTD 117 Ettrick Street, Invercargill P 03 218 8169 • F 03 218 8167 sales@cleanbiz.co.nz • cleanbiz.co.nz Proudly supporting Bluff Memorial RSA
12 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 Top notch: plenty of fun - and great food - was had along the way. T R A V E L : O A M A R U / D U N E D I N At 8.30am on Friday the 29th October 2021 a Pacific Tourways bus wound its way through the small Nor th Canterbury town of Oxford picking up 28 members of the Oxford W.M.C. Travel Section as they headed off on a three night, four day trip south. Day 1 took in Geraldine for morning tea, Tekapo for lunch then a stop at Mt Cook (where low cloud meant we were unable to see the Mountain in all its glory) but there is so much to see and learn at the Information Centre. A trip around the now sizeable town of Twizel then on to our hotel the Heritage Gateway at Omarama. Once everyone had settled into their rooms we gathered for pre-dinner drinks and chat before having a BBQ buffet in the Dining Room. Lots of chat and some cards after dinner. Day 2 saw us breakfast at the Wrinkly Rams along the road as the Hotel Dining Room was not doing breakfast. There was a full menu available so a good breakfast was had. The service was excellent and a bit of shopping for those inclined. We then headed down the beautiful Waitaki Valley. Turning off at Otematata we travelled via Benmore and Aviemore Dams before back onto Highway 83 to Kurow and on to Oamaru. After a shor t stop in the Whitestone area of Oamaru for folk to get a bite of lunch we headed south to Totara Estate where we had booked a tour. NO STRESS TRAVEL SOLUTIONS • Leading Passenger Transport operator • Wide range of modern vehicles including large luxury coaches & minibuses • 19-64 seat options • Contact us for an obligation free quote for your next Club outing (Covid-19 protocols followed to keep you safe) 0274 109 198 | newzealand@scenicnz.co.nz | scenicnz.co.nz Interclub ad 80mm x 126.5mm (ROP) April 2022 0800 220 110 www.shoprider.co.nz Shoprider TE 779XLS Mag style wheels, comfortable adjustable seating, suspension, and yes - they can go fast • Over 25 years in New Zealand • 5 different Model Scooters • Member AA Mobility Care • Nationwide Dealers with Shoprider keep moving Oxford travellers take in Southern sights We were greeted by the staff wearing period dress and enjoyed ‘billy tea’ and wonderful cream scones while some of the history of Totara was explained. It is from here the first shipment of frozen meat left for England. We then toured the restored old buildings and had more of the history explained before heading down the road to Maheno where Clark’s Mill, still par t of the Estate, is located. We had a very informative talk and tour of the mill, most interesting and well wor th the visit. We were then on our way again arriving in Dunedin about 5pm where we were booked into the Leviathon, a very central hotel so everyone went to different places for dinner. Day 3 was set aside for a tour of Dunedin. Our first stop was Baldwin Street, recognised as the steepest street in the world, where seven of our group decided looking was not enough and so walked it. We then visited the Botanical Gardens and for those who had never had the experience we drove down Castle Street before heading for Por t Chalmers and Aramoana. We had hoped to lunch at Careys Bay Hotel but unfor tunately first time ‘tour directors’ had not booked, essential at this beautifully restored Hotel, so it was off to St Clair beach where we had several excellent cafes to choose from. From 3pm we had free time to do as we wished. That evening 14 of the group went on ‘The underbelly crime walk’ of Dunedin. Our host Richard told many interesting stories as we walked around the central area. It took about 1hr 30min and was really interesting and would recommend it as something a bit different to do. Day 4 we headed home, travelling the old road over Mt Cargill to Waitati. Morning tea stop was at Moeraki Boulders. We then travelled on to Oamaru where we went up to the lookout above the town before a quick stop to buy some lunch then on to Riverstone to be shown around the Castle by Dot herself. An amazing experience. Inspirational lady. Our next stop was Rakaia for an icecream/ coffee and our group photo. Time passed quickly this last afternoon as we had some quizzes to help pass the time and keep everyone awake. We were back in Oxford by 6pm. All dropped off from where we had been picked up, close to home. Great trip with a lovely group. Three cheers to Mike our wonderful driver. All aboard: the Oxford W.M.C. travel section ready to go.
14 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 H O R N B Y C L U B The three-year redevelopment is a significant investment in the Hornby area. The Hornby Club has finally completed its incredible multi-million-dollar architectural redevelopment – ringing in a new era for its 10,000 strong membership and the Hornby community. The three-year redevelopment is a significant investment in the Hornby area, offering Christchurch a new dining and enter tainment destination and a comprehensive events and functions centre. There is something for everyone at the new Hornby Club. The Club features the sunlit Pavilion Café with barista made coffee and big breakfasts, the Chalmers Restaurant with a children’s indoor playground and Sunday buffet, and of course no Club would be complete without a spor ts bar and a massive 7m by 5m TV screen. The Club also has a ten-table pool room, gaming, raffles, dar ts, billiards, and TAB facilities for its members. In addition to the delicious new dining options, it was impor tant that the Hornby Club offered something different for the area. “This difference is a 400-plus pax events centre,” says Hornby Club general manager Tim Mathews. “The Club’s new events centre is a wonderful facility for corporates, event organisers, par ty planners, and those looking for a place to hold medium to large scale events.” There are multiple bars in the events centre and private rooms. It also comes with the latest conference technology, and enables Hornby Club to hold spor ts tournaments, live music concer ts, weddings, conferences, celebrations, and more. As well as the events centre, the Club has more than six meeting rooms that can be used for breakfast meetings, board meetings, and after work drinks. Redevelopment signals new era for Hornby Kelly Deeks Each room has its own big screen, sound, and lighting. The Club also hires out a few of these rooms, which are located perfectly beside the children’s playground, for kid’s par ties and family get togethers. “In our Chalmers Restaurant, we wanted to create a space that would warmly welcome our members’ families for Sunday dinners, Saturday night drinks, and bir thday par ties. Our fun kids’ drinks and bright and colourful playground is a real drawcard and so far, the feedback has been encouraging,” Tim says. An impor tant tradition within Clubs are the spor ting sections, and Hornby Club has been purpose built to provide the ultimate environment for these social games, spor ts, and tournaments. “Our sections include travel, dar ts, pool, golf, fishing, cricket, cards, bowls, snooker, and more. "We hold national tournaments, attracting Clubs throughout New Zealand to play and compete. "This year alone we are hoping to hold South Island Dar ts and Pool tournaments, as well as the National Dar ts Championship, fingers crossed. These will attract spectators and bring a real vibe and excitement to the Club.” For those keen on a flutter, the Club raffles run Wednesdays to Sundays. The Lucky Member draw is drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays. Live music from various local ar tists can be enjoyed at Hornby Club every Saturday and Sunday. Celebrating 65 years as par t of the Hornby community in 2021, Hornby Club has been an integral par t of Hornby’s business and social community since 1956. The Club and its membership are excited about the future, welcoming new members, and enjoying a beautiful Club for many years to come. • Next year the Hornby Club will host the Clubs New Zealand AGM. We all have a role to play to help support the health and wellbeing of older people and it’s important to speak out if you, or someone you know, is experiencing elder abuse. As many as one in ten older people in New Zealand will experience some kind of elder abuse. The majority of cases will go unreported. The abuse can be psychological, financial, physical, or sexual. It may be intentional or unintentional. Often it is hidden in plain sight. It affects people of all ethnicities, genders, and socioeconomic groups. Office for Seniors Director, Diane Turner, said it was important to know the potential signs of abuse to look out for. “Abuse is often hidden, with abusers most commonly being family members, friends or even neighbours,” she said. “When thinking of elder abuse, most people think of physical assault and neglect. These are terrible enough. But the truth is most abuse is more mundane, and less noticeable. And far from clear cut. “It could be a caregiver stealing from a grandparent’s purse or a daughter pressuring her mother to give away property. “If you are concerned that someone is experiencing elder abuse, it's OK to help. Something as simple as asking how you can help makes a real difference.” A free, confidential telephone helpline is available, all day, every day, for help and support. Anyone can call 0800 32 668 65 (0800 EA NOT OK) whether you are being abused or are concerned for someone who might be. You can also text 5032 or email support@elderabuse.nz When you call the helpline, you’ll be put in touch with a trained coordinator who works in your region who can work with you to make sure you are safe and help you manage the risk of abuse or neglect Co-ordinators can also identify and work with other organisations who can help and support you, including police, health providers, lawyers, banks, and government agencies. June 15 is also World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The day is part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Week which runs until June 22. It is a chance to shine a spotlight on the issue of elder abuse and speak out against it. You can also do your part by wearing purple or donning a purple ribbon and share the message that elder abuse is not OK. For more information about elder abuse including the signs to look out for and where to go to for help please visit the Office for Seniors website at officeforseniors.govt.nz Speak out against elder abuse "The events centre is a wonderful facility for corporates, event organisers, party planners, and those looking for a place to hold medium to large scale events."
16 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 STEM CELL NUTRITION - How did Stem Cell Nutrition help me? "After a major horse riding accident I had 7 years of chronic hip pain. I am now pain free and I don't need hip replacement surgery". DID YOU KNOW? • Your own Adult Stem Cells are how your own body repairs itself. • Your Adult Stem Cells can become any type of cell in your body. • As you age your ability to release your Adult Stem Cells is reduced. They are still being made but they get caught up in an anchoring compound L-Selectin. How could Stem Cell Nutrition help you? These products are all natural and are clinically proven to stimulate the release of your bodies own Adult Stem Cells - through an L-Selectin Ligand. Every time you take 2 capsules you can release 35% more Stem Cells - that’s between 4 and 10 million in a normal individual - that’s amazing. Other Bene ts • Naturally anti-inflammatory. • Mood and sleep enhancement. • Increased recovery and repair. • Contains over 70 vitamins and minerals. • Scientifically published and verified. In my late thirties I had a traumatic riding accident that damaged the right side of my body. The concussion and damaged ribs healed in time but my hip joint deteriorated to the point that by 40 and after multiple tests and x-rays, specialists decided the only way to get rid of the pain would be a complete hip replacement. “Come back when you are 50 or pay to go private ($30,000) because you are too young and it won’t last”. So I spent the next 7 years in chronic pain, taking an ever increasing amount of pain killers, anti-in ammatories, sleeping tablets - you name it I tried it. Nothing helped for long. Then a Naturopath recommended a product that was new into New Zealand, which helped in a totally different way - by stimulating the release of extra stem cells so that the body could heal itself. I’d never even heard of stem cell therapies but I was pretty desperate so I got started. In 2 weeks I felt different and it was a bit exciting. In 2 months I was sleeping better and had more energy. After 7 months 90% of my pain was gone and also importantly for me - I was off the medication. In that rst year my headaches stopped, I could ride my pushbike for 2 hours and not be sore, I could get down on the oor and play with the kids! This product changed my life and it made me want to learn all about how and why it really worked so I could tell other people. Now I am in my 50s and still taking the product in a maintenance dose; I have no pain in my body even though I have a physical job and love to bush walk and cycle. I can’t remember the last time I was sick or even had to take any type of medication. "I'VE GOT MY QUALITY OF LIFE BACK" ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT YOUR HEALTH OR COVID? In all my years as a consultant I have never had so many people coming to me for help because they have multiple health issues, or problems that keep re-occuring. Things like pneumonia, shingles, cancer, gout, joint pain, swelling in their limbs, blood pressure and blood clots. A lot of this relates to immune system strength and the more you can do to improve that - the more defense you have against illness and disease. Stem Cells play a huge role in our immune system and are proven to boost your T cells. These are the natural killer cells that seek out anything unwanted and eliminate it. The more Stem Cells you have in your bloodstream the better this all works. Young people have very ef cient immune systems because they have optimal Stem Cell release. Unfortunately the older we get, the more our Stem Cells get ‘stuck’ in an anchoring compound called L-Selectin. If you are looking for a natural option to improve your health and quality of life give me a call. 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Retirees are urged to snap up one of the stylish two-bedroom villa with adjoining conservatory, because they won’t last long. LevinWar Veterans Home and Village Manager Michelle Day says it is an exciting time for Enliven and the Levin community. “The villas are set next to Prouse Bush Reserve with beautiful views of Tararua Ranges and will be hard to pass up,” says Michelle. “Retirees moving into LevinWar Veterans Village can enjoy their retirement while being part of a supportive and caring community. I am really looking forward to welcoming them into our Enliven family.” The development will also include a village community centre which will be available for use by village residents and the wider Levin community. This latest development adds to the eight retirement villages and 14 rest homes already operated by Enliven across the lower North Island. 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17 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 Anzac Day - united in the face of adversity 12 Matthews Avenue, Kaitaia Phone: 09 408 0423 Email: farnorthrsa@gmail.com www.kaitaiarsa.co.nz Far North (Kaitaia) RSA Inc Whakatane Returned and Services Association (Inc) “Remembering those past and present” Richardson Street, Whakatane Phone: (07) 307 0343 www.whakatanersa.co.nz Email: admin@whakatanersa.co.nz Birkenhead RSA (Inc) Recreation Drive, Birkenhead, Auckland. 09 418 2424 www.birkenheadrsa.com “At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.” Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui Phone: (07) 575 4477 E-mail: reception@mtrsa.co.nz www.mtrsa.co.nz Mount Maunganui RSA Munro’s Restaurant & Cafe “We are the dead. Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow” 34 Vautier St, Napier Ph: 06 835 7629 www.rsanapier.co.nz Napier RSA “We shall never forget our fallen mates” 12 Bowler Avenue, Gore Phone: 03 208 6218 Email: manager@gorersa.co.nz www.gorersa.co.nz 6:30am Dawn Parade Service will be our 103rd Gore District Memorial RSA “We are the dead. Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow” Ashburton RSA Memorial Club 12-14 Cox Street, Ashburton Phone: 03 308 7175 Email: rsaof ce@xtra.co.nz www.ashburtonrsa.co.nz “Remembering those past and present.” As we enter a new year Covid-19 is still a major issue – but we hope for not much longer. The Omicron outbreak is impacting our RSAs in a number of ways including reduced patronage and staffing as people are off work ill. A couple of RSAs have even had to close for a deep clean when Covid-19 was linked back to their premises. Following on from the lockdowns and restrictions of the previous years it’s been challenging times for many RSAs. Remember we continue to offer our suppor t in any way possible to ensure RSAs are able to get back on their feet again as quickly as possible. Covid-19 has undoubtedly been the biggest enemy that RSAs have had to fight for some time but we are hoping that 2022 will see a brighter future emerge. The opening of the borders to our Aussie counterpar ts and for returning Kiwis who have been overseas is a good star t. I have personally experienced the hardship that comes from having close family living outside the country. I got married recently and my daughter and granddaughter who live in Australia could not attend the wedding. I haven’t seen them for nearly two years and am looking forward to a visit soon and I am sure there are many members who are in the same position. But with tough times always come positives and it’s been a blessing to be able to assist our many members and veterans during the pandemic. W E W I L L R E M E M B E R - A N Z A C As the saying goes ‘when the going gets tough, the tough get going’ and we’ve really seen that over the past two years. I’d like to really acknowledge all the volunteer and suppor t people that have really stepped up and done some amazing work for our members and veterans. We’ve even had random people ring up and ask how they could help. Things like this really affirm faith in humanity – most people are kind and want to assist and look after others. it’s helped us to really suppor t, in par ticular, our elderly members in their homes with thing such as delivering medical supplies, meals etc. as well as making calls to make sure people are doing okay. As Anzac Day approaches it will no doubt look different from normal this year. The annual Poppy Day appeal will also no doubt be impacted as social distancing rules apply and we have feedback that a number of shopping centres have already indicated that collection will not be possible from their premises this year. Pivoting has become a key word during the pandemic so we have adjusted our usual way of doing things and are looking at alternative ways our Poppy Day collection and services can be held depending on what level we are in at the time. No matter what we will continue with our Stand as Dawn initiative, which last year saw thousands of Kiwis gather at the end of their driveway at 6am and remember. Some chose to wear their poppy, play The Last Post, listen to the special dawn service or just stand quietly and observe one minute’s silence. Anzac Day is a day when all New Zealanders come together to commemorate the sacrifices New Zealanders before us gave for our safety and security and to honour all returned servicemen and women. So if we can’t all attend a service encourage members to stand at dawn either in front of the TV, in their cour tyard, their driveway, their garden or even on their balcony. The choice is theirs but what is impor tant is that we take the time to remember our fallen soldiers so they are not forgotten. It’s one way that as a country we can show how united and strong we are despite whatever challenges are thrown at us. BJ Clark Anzac Day is a day when all New Zealanders come together to commemorate the sacrifices New Zealanders before us gave for our safety and security and to honour all returned servicemen and women. “Remembering those past and present” 2 Veronica Street New Lynn, Auckland Phone (09) 827 3411 New Lynn Memorial RSA (Inc) 502 South Titirangi Road Titirangi, Auckland Phone: (09) 817 6415 Email: of ce@titirangirsa.co.nz Web: titirangirsa.co.nz “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them” Motueka Memorial RSA Club 49 High Street, Motueka Phone: (03) 528 9777 Email: manager@motuekarsa.co.nz Web: www.motuekarsa.co.nz “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them” Glen Eden RSA (Inc) 9 Glendale Road Glen Eden, Auckland Phone: (09) 818 4219 e: glenedenrsa@gmail.com www.glenedenrsa.co.nz “Remembering those past and present.” Taumarunui & District RSA Inc “Remembering those past & present” 10 Marae Street Phone: 07 895 7517 Email: taumrsa@xtra.co.nz www.taumarunuirsa.co.nz
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