Ashburton Guardian | YOU and your lifestyle | January 18 2020

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YOU AND YOUR LIFESTYLE | January 2020

A perfect pitch, for more Anyone who’s had anything to do with music, or the performing stage, in Mid Canterbury will know the name Jo Castelow. A musical maestro playing to the tune of her own music, she’s developed some of the best talent to have come from Mid Canterbury. This weekend, she’s marking 20 years of running Mid Canterbury’s Summer Singing School and YOU’s Matt Markham caught up with her to talk about a passion that’s been burning for more than two decades.

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o Castelow doesn’t know what the future holds, she’s one of those take-it-as-itcomes sorts.

Each year when she sits down after the completion of another edition of Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School she wonders if it might have been the last.

Surely, she thinks, after 20 years, the shelf life and relevance of it all has become a little stale?

Even more, maybe the children of Mid Canterbury have better things to do with their school holidays than spend it inside, learning lines, harmonies and dance moves for a week ahead of a couple of performances before drifting off for another year.

Then again, maybe not.

Because, while she sits down each year and ponders the prospect of not returning 12 months later, Castelow finds herself 10 or so months later, busily preparing yet another edition of the show, and taking bookings from all over Canterbury from young talents who want to be a part of an annual staple on the local music scene.

It’s happened 20 times so far and if she wants to it’ll probably happen for another 20 years.

With a rough average of around 100 students per year, that means that more than 2000 children from Mid Canterbury – and further afield – have been under the tutelage of the well known music maestro and that really only just scratches the surface of it all.

“That’s a scary thought,” Castelow laughs.

“Honestly, when we started this all those years ago, if you’d said we’d get to 20 years, I would have laughed at you – it’s been quite incredible that it’s grown to what it

has. Each year, things seem to get started earlier with the bookings and there seems to be more and more interest.

“It’s quite humbling.”

While Castelow is often the front person for the show, she was quick to point out that Alice Sollis, who has handled the dance and movement side of things, has played an integral role.

“I think I’d met Alice once before the first year, originally David Williams was going to help me out, but he couldn’t and suggested Alice who came on board and we’ve never looked back.

“I’ve been incredibly lucky to have someone like her alongside me to help make it work.”

While dance is an important part of the entire week, it is largely focused on the singing – an area in which Castelow has a real passion.

And while she would never like to admit it, she’s been a key part in the nurturing and development of some of our biggest names, too many to name just a few, to have stepped on a stage in Mid Canterbury and further afield and created pathways for many to enjoy a lifetime centred around singing.

“This district, it’s quite amazing. I’ve had people come in for the singing school from out of town and they always comment about the amazing amount of talent we have here.

“I’ve just been lucky to have been able to be a part of it all – and to help some of them along the way. There’s always the surprise packages, the ones you don’t expect – they’re the ones that you really enjoy watching grow and develop.”

With so many shows, and so many students having come through the doors, picking out highlights is a tough ask. But Castelow points to the music that’s been performed, the collaborative efforts and the camaraderie as the highlights.

But above all else, it’s the enjoyment that she sees.

“It’s a big week, we cram a lot into a short period of time – and ask a lot of our performers, but they love it, the smiles on the faces and that real buzz that you get when coming off stage after a performance, that’s what it’s all about for me and I just love being a part of it with them all.

“It makes it all worthwhile, I think.”

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20-year anniversary and not one to do things by halves, Castelow has dug deep into the archives and is bringing back some stars of the past for a special one-off performance – something, again, she wasn’t sure would eventuate.

“I thought it would be a nice wee nod to those who have been through the school in the past, but never really knew whether we’d get the people on board.”

The people didn’t just come on board, they’ve come in their droves and 40 performers from previous years of the singing school will be on stage on Saturday night to mark the occasion.

“It’s incredible, they’ve come from all over, the response I got was really special.” continued next page

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than two decades

Above – Students in 2016.

Above – Early days at Summer Singing School in 2001.

Left – Jo Castelow.

And when the dust settles at the end of the weekend, you can bet your last dollar that Castelow will sit down, glass of wine in her hand, and ponder over whether that might have been the last time she takes on the challenge.

But then, you’d bet your other last dollar too, that in the back of her mind, she’ll already be planning what new ideas and new music she could bring to the show next year when the next 20 years of Summer Singing School begins.

That’s just how it works.

Above – Bright lights in 2017.

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efore I start, I want to make it clear that I’m not a pharmacist or a GP and I’m not making recommendations, but making sure you are fully informed of how non-steroid anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) can reduce healing and cause other adverse effects.

As a physiotherapist, I see people taking anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen (Nurofen) on a daily basis for all sorts of pain and they seem to be the go-to for pain relief after injury, partly due to the fact that they are readily available without prescription and most of the companies have huge marketing budgets.

NSAIDs are now even used regularly by athletes that aren’t injured, just to preempt pain.

In elite sports over 25 per cent of athletes use them regularly.

Most helpful?

In inflammatory pathologies, such as inflammatory arthritis, tenosynovistis, soft tissue impingements and other similar issues where the main issue is an inflammatory pathology, rather than injury.

Negative effects?

In bone injuries and ligament sprains.

There is evidence from numerous studies that NSAIDs delay the healing of ligaments and bone.

There is some suggestion that NSAIDs could be used in the sub-acute stage after the initial inflammation has settled, however, there is concern that NSAIDs could have adverse effects on healing.

A suggestion has emerged from the research that NSAIDs should not be used at all in the first 48 hours after a soft tissue injury, due to their effects on healing.

Like anything in the health and medical world, this is not set in stone and there may be some situations where NSAIDs in this timeframe may be helpful.

NSAIDs are also not very helpful in tendinopathies as research has also found that these are more of a degenerative process of fibre disorientation rather than

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inflammatory process.

The reason anti-inflammatories delay healing and can cause reduced healing response is through limiting the healing process.

Non-steroidal inflammatories inhibit the activity of cycloxygenaxe (COX), which is important in the formation of prostaglandins.

These play an important role in tissue repair, particularly in bone and ligaments.

Inflammation is part of the first stage of healing; if you reduce the initial healing phase, you prolong the subsequent healing phases – a bit like limiting a scab being laid down internally.

Marketing from numerous companies over the years has turned inflammation into the bad guy, but it isn’t, it is crucial to healing – why mess with that unless you need to?

Anti-inflammatories may ease pain and improve function, but is it worth using them and having a negative effect on the healing process? Particularly when there are other ways to ease pain and there are certainly other ways to improve function.

It also needs to be taken into account that daily use of NSAIDs can negatively affect your stomach, cardiovascular system, kidneys and more.

Many guidelines now recommend not to use them in the first three days of an injury and then if needed in the sub-acute phase after that they can be.

At times when there is too much inflammation and standard painkillers aren’t helping, your doctor may advise anti-inflammatory use because the benefits outweigh the negatives.

If in doubt, consult your GP.

Shaun Clark is principal physio and director at PhysioSteps Ashburton and Selwyn and has experience at the Commonwealth Games and World Rugby 7s. The team are experts in musculoskeletal pain and injury rehab.

Coming unstuck in a ford S

o, 2020, here we are. A new year, new decade ... big new plans and wonderful rural discoveries to be made.

Summer on the farm is always the best time to explore and learn, but this time the lessons go direct to the tourists.

They are everywhere – it’s marvellous.

But you see, I only know this because I’ve met lots of them in what is becoming a common but still rather unusual situation.

Like a mass stranding – they too are becoming stuck right smack bang on the fringe of the farm.

Intrepid travellers from Holland, Germany, Canada, and actually one from Ashburton who should have known better,

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in their little bubble rental cars driving so confidently down the rural shingle roads and cruising across the trickle of the rock-ladden ford near our farm.

But that’s where this little fairytale ends.

These little cars and their tiny wheels usually get about halfway across, before the deceptive shingle sees them sink into the water and grind to a halt.

They need help. And if I was honest, I’m probably not the person you call when your car is stuck in a little river. But bless them, they do – trotting up the dirt track

to our home and asking for a tow.

Now being from the city, I’m not too familiar with fords, but I am smart enough to know that even in my 4WD it’s no place for a farmy princess.

Of course I look at them and smile sympathetically, then get straight on the phone to the farmer, who promptly arrives with a hiss and a roar. Like MacGyver he ties a shoelace to his truck and heaves them out of gushing water.

Ok, so he uses a proper tow rope, but I’m sure he could do it with a shoelace if that was all that was on offer.

Neighbours too have started helping with the towing roster, instantly regretting

driving past at the “right” time.

Although it sounds like a pain, I now really enjoy chatting to my new friends, usually through a half-wound-down window.

I take a quick photo for my collection and then they are on their way, and I can return to the farmhouse safe in the knowledge that while I’m still very much a rural princess in training, I still know a little more than my city friends when it comes to farm life.

TV reporter, journalist, mum and born and bred Aucklander Donna-Marie Lever talks about life after marrying a farmer and moving to rural Mid Canterbury

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shburton’s Tenielle Booth aimed for the top at the Kristen Stewart School of Makeup in Christchurch and her aim was true.

She recently received her diploma of make-up artistry with high distinction, finishing at the top of her class.

Now, she’s back home and keen to paint faces everywhere, so she’s offering a free make-up makeover to two lucky people.

And not only that, Minx Hair Spa has come on board and wants to give the winners’ a hair makeover as well!

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Left and above – Tenielle’s work for her end-of-diploma photo shoot.

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Left and below – Some of Melissa O’Keefe’s recent work.

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OUT AND ABOUT @ the Ashburton Farmers’ Market The Ashburton Farmers’ Market rolls into town every weekend in the East Street carpark.

Photographer Robyn Hood popped along earlier this month to see who was about.

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Joyce Read.

Above – Victoria Hoete-Dodd.

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Below – Andrew Brown.

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Above – Trish McLaren.

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Above – Taffy Lee.

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Cherry baby

Janine Steinmann is this month’s winner with the following question: We were given a lovely cherry blossom, where is the best place to plant it? Can they stand up to a strong wind? Where we live is quite open and we do get high winds. What else can you suggest we can do to protect it?

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ou can grow cherry blossom trees in a windy site; however, the spring flowers are likely to be damaged by strong seasonal winds. You get one opportunity to enjoy the flowers of the cherry tree so it would be best to plant your cherry in a less windy site so you can regularly enjoy the displays of spring flowers.

You could consider planting hardy and wind tolerant trees like Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanicus) or a bay tree (Laurus nobilis) – either of these trees relish a very windy site and can help reduce the impact of strong winds in the rest of your garden.

To plant your tree, dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the container it came in and add in generous amounts of Daltons Garden Time Compost.

Make a mound at the bottom of the hole in the middle and place the rootball of your tree on top – this ensures better drainage. Replace the soil around the rootball and pat it to make it compact and firm.

When the tree sits in the ground, the base of the stem should be slightly higher than ground level to prevent water pooling around the trunk and potentially causing rot.

Apply a layer of Daltons Mulch and Grow around the top but not touching the tree trunk. Stake them if extra support is required.

For more gardening advice and tips, check out our How to Grow Guides at www.daltons.co.nz/home-gardening/ how-to-guides.

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Gardening this summer E

ven though the sun is shining, January is not an easy month for the home garden. Lack of attention due to holidays, high temperatures, low rainfall and often strong winds all make it a tough time for plants.

Sustaining soil moisture becomes a gardener’s greatest challenge this month.

Mulching is the magic word and will help reduce water loss alongside regular, consistent watering.

Vege harvesting Vegetables going to seed or bolting can happen easily in summer when plants have been stunted or stressed during the growing period. This is usually caused by a lack of or inconsistent watering.

Maintain strong healthy growth with regular, deep watering and applications of fresh compost around maturing vegetables. Always increase watering during any periods of drought and mulch with bark or pea straw to significantly reduce water loss from your garden.

Veges to harvest include; beans, carrots, eggplants, beetroot, cucumbers, peas, radish, sweetcorn and zucchini. Keep up the constant supply and regularly plant out lettuce, dwarf beans and radish.

Blooming annuals A stunning month for summer flowering annuals. These plants thrive in the hot weather and their floral displays will be outstanding. Keep dead-heading for continuous blooming and water, water, water!

Strawberries Many new varieties will continue to crop through January so don’t neglect the strawberry patch yet. Maintain some netting cover to keep birds away. Water plants deeply two to three times a week and mulch around plants with pea straw or crushed bark.

Towards the end of January, the first apples begin to ripen. Fruit trees planted last winter will need regular watering and a layer of mulch to achieve maximum growth during the season. This is particularly important for young citrus trees.

Raspberries Make the most of your raspberry plants as January is the end of the main cropping season. Excess growth should be removed and vigorous young canes tied up for next season’s crop.

Fruit trees January is an important month for harvesting delicious stone fruit like apricots, cherries, peaches and plums.

Roses As temperatures and humidity increase, the successful cultivation of healthy roses becomes increasingly difficult.

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ulching is the magic word when it comes to gardening during the hot summer months.

Apply a thick layer on top of soil around plants, trees, and especially pots, to aid water retention.

Avoid watering during the hottest part of the day when plants are heat stressed; instead always water regularly and deeply in the early morning or evening.

We have a $95 Daltons Summer Garden

Survival Pack to give away which includes 2 x Garden Time Landscape Bark (40L), 2 x Besgrow Coir Briquette (9L), 2 x Garden Time Compost (40L), 1 x Garden Time Complete Fertiliser (5kg), 1 x Garden Time™ Liquid Feed, 1 x Water Storage Crystals (250g), plus Red Back gardening gloves from Omni Products www.omniproducts.co.nz.

The early season flush of flowers has finished, and now the battle with rust and black spot commences. Some regions have even reported seeing these diseases starting to take hold in December.

Spray plants every two weeks throughout summer to treat any disease or pests.

Water regularly and apply Daltons Nutrient Enriched Mulch and Grow to keep moisture and nutrients in.

Pay special attention to potted roses to ensure they don’t dry out. Dead-head plants once a week to encourage repeat flowering.

Herbs The herb garden this month should be bountiful in the production of fresh herbs.

Trim plants regularly even if you aren’t using them as it helps stimulate young fresh growth. Replace any herbs that have bolted to seed with young plants.

Lawns As with roses, it is not an easy month for lawns. Irrigate during the cooler hours of the day and leave grass to grow a little longer during summer as it provides better collection of rainfall.

Happy New Year and enjoy the holidays.

Visit www.daltons.co.nz if you need more gardening advice or information on the wide range of Daltons products.

Entry details

Email goodies@theguardian.co.nz with Daltons Summer Essentials Pack giveaway in the subject heading, or write to Daltons Summer Essentials Pack giveaway, Ashburton Guardian PO Box 77 Ashburton 7740

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

• You must provide a gardening question for the Daltons experts to answer.

• Please include your address and phone number in email and letter options.

• Giveaway entries must be received by January 31, 2020.

For more information on Daltons products visit www.daltons.co.nz

All questions supplied are entered into the draw to win a Daltons prize pack, but the Guardian reserves the right to choose which questions and answers will be published. Daltons post the prize to our lucky winner.

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