July 5 2017
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Motoring festival for Rolleston by Kent Caddick
Rolleston is set to host Selwyn’s first ever motoring festival later this year. P4
Student awarded scholarship
Design student Kirsty Cochrane has been awarded the 2017 West Melton Scholarship …
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Lincoln still unbeaten
Defending champions Lincoln continued its unbeaten run … p Rolleston’s John Winchester (second from left) and a few of his car-loving mates, are putting together Selwyn’s first ever motor show with the hope of making it an annual event
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New play area opened
A group of Lincoln University students have officially opened a new playground …
The ‘Selwyn Motor Fest and Family Fun Day’ is scheduled for November with all proceeds from the day going to support the St John Ambulance Service in Selwyn. The man behind the event is Rolleston local John Winchester who has put together a committee of like-minded local car enthusiasts to help get the show up and running. “I have been overwhelmed with the commitment from everyone that has put their hand up through what so far has been a word of mouth process,” Mr Winchester said. “I have been bowled over by all these great locals, including
the support from Rolleston and Districts Lions, that are chipping in together to get the inaugural event off the ground” says John. One of those to put their hand up to help out is another Rolleston local Steve Wright. “We now have a great format for the day outlined and it is time to start sourcing sponsors and beginning to get the word out,” Mr Wright said. “Between the local support and car club interest the Selwyn Motor Fest and Family Fun Day is looking to be a fantastic annual community event. We really need some key sponsors to come
on board to ensure the success of this massive event. “We have over 600 cars on the contact list, heaps of events for kids planned on the day and the best thing is that any profits raised out of the day go to help out our friends at St John.” The Selwyn District Council has provided an event grant to help to get off the ground. Rolleston based district councillor Craig Watson said he has been talked into helping out by Mr Winchester, his neighbour. continued on page 3 …
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