Glenis shared the success of the Tokomairiro High School PTA Trail Bike Ride Fundraiser which had been held on 8 November. The team of volunteers from the community did an outstanding job and Glenis expressed thanks to them. She also gave a special thank you to Steve McLay, for first coming up with this idea 17 years ago, and to Peter Stewart, for the continuing use of the Calder Stewart land and forestry block. The success of the event also depends on the continuing goodwill of the local farmers who allow the ride to cross their farms – a big thank you to them. The PTA organizing group put in a huge effort and have the whole system running like clockwork. Almost 900 riders, from Christchurch to Invercargill, Riverton and Wanaka, took part in the event. Not only do we get to share the wonderful assets of our local community with these riders, we also benefit from their funds coming in to our community.
