Local Man's Petition for A Cancer Care Agency
Message from local legend Blair Vining
"Hey Fellow NZers,
I have asked a lot from you in recent times, I need one more thing from you all to help me tick off my bucket list. Please share this post and sign the petition link below to help create better cancer control and care for all NZers, NO MORE penalties by postcode for cancer patients, NO MORE misdiagnosis, NO MORE unacceptable waits, NO MORE expensive non-funded treatments.
We need a Cancer Agency to lead cancer control in NZ. It is too late for me but if we all work together we can get the Minister of Health to make cancer control and care a priority.
Takes less than 30 secs - name & email"
Winton Library Closure
News Report from the Winton Library.
The Winton Library closed today at 5pm because of issues relating to mould and fungal contamination.
We have recently had testing carried out on parts of the building and received a report earlier today recommending closure of the library and office while further investigations are carried out.
The safety of our customers and staff is our absolute priority – hence this decision was made as soon as the results of the testing were received.
We are working through options but will be aiming to temporarily relocate the library and SDC office to another site as soon as possible.
At this stage we don’t know how long the library will remain closed as it will be dependent on further results. We need to carry out a detailed examination of the building to find out how bad the contamination is and also establish whether asbestos is present in the building.
This can be done only when the building is closed to the public, due to the potential for contamination when the mould is disturbed.
We understand the closure and relocation will cause disruptions for our customers and we will keep you informed of further developments as they happen.
Please talk to staff if you have further questions or email us at libraries@southlanddc.govt.nz
Thank you.
Centre Bush Book Swap
CENTRE BUSH BOOK SWAP
A book swap will be available to use from
Monday 13 May outside Noel Brinsdon workshop (where NO.8 Gallery was located).
The cabinet will be located to the left of the Gallery door outside under the veranda.
This is for anyone who loves a good read to donate any books or magazines they have read and take A book away for free. Children's books welcome.
CONTACT: Barbara Stirling on 03-2360758
EMAIL: barbara.stirling@xtra.co.nz
Barbara will be overseeing this for 3 months to see how it goes.
May Winton Community Newsletter
The May edition of the Winton Community Newsletter is now available. You can view a copy here: May 2019 Winton Community Newsletter . Please note file is in PDF format.
Pink Ribbon tickets on sale now!
Tickets for the Pink Ribbon afternoon tea on Saturday 11th May are now on sale at the Presbyterian Church Office. Great value at just $10 a ticket. This includes some great guest speakers, entertainment, fun activities and of course a scrumptious afternoon tea. All proceeds go to the Breast cancer Foundation New Zealand.
What's On this weekend in Winton
Great time to be in Winton this Saturday! First up is the Winton Community market 10am to 1pm at the Presbyterian Church Complex on Meldrum St then we have Harness racing starting at noon at the Winton racecourse. Get out of the house and venture out to these 2 great events.
March Winton Community Newsletter
Our March edition of the Winton Community Newsletter is now available. You can view a Copy here: Winton Community Newsletter March 2019
Please note the file is in PDF format.
Garage Sales this Sunday!
WINTON WIDE GARAGE SALES - THIS SUNDAY 24 FEB 9AM - 3PM
WOW!! This is our biggest year yet and it’s going to be a cracker!!
Maps available from outside Winton School @ 9am for a gold coin donation
Looking forward too seeing you all from far and wide - have a great day out with many a treasure to be found!