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Dames still love small-town NZ Dame Lynda Topp – one half of the iconic duo the Topp Twins – discovered a quiet piece of paradise in the stunning, rolling countryside of Staveley. Along with sister Jools, the famed Kiwi comedian, musician, activist and writer is instantly recognisable on our screens, and she can also be found flipping burgers at her Methven café – in between taking the odd selfie, that is. This month, the sisters are heading back out on the road for three South Island shows, including a stop in Methven. This will not only be Lynda’s first ‘hometown’ performance, but the first tour since they both became dames last year. YOU magazine’s Megan Gnad spoke with Lynda about life in Staveley, fighting the good fight and celebrating their 60th birthday with Helen Clark and Jacinda Ardern.
This photo may have been taken a year or six ago, but New Zealand’s love for the Topp Twins hasn’t waned and they are about to enthrall small-town NZ again this year with a three-stop South Island tour.
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t’s not unusual for four generations to be in the audience at a Topp Twins’ show. The sisters – and their beloved characters – have been a part of New Zealand culture for 40 years now, and with a new range of songs out for children, their power to capture the hearts of Kiwis, and have both grandparents and the little ones in stitches, never wanes. “The older age groups come to the shows,” explains Lynda. “But we also get 20 to 30-year-olds who saw us when they were kids on the TV, and the last show we did we had four generations – great-grandma, grandma, mum and the baby all came.” continued next page
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When they’re not touring around the country entertaining the locals, Lynda can be found enjoying the quiet life on her lifestyle property in Staveley, or cooking up a storm at the Topp Country Cafe.
From P4 Their latest tour, Heading for the Hills, starts this month with stops in Balclutha, Oamaru and Methven, a show they’re particularly excited about, given it’s now considered Lynda’s hometown. For the past 15 years she’s been living down this way, joking she’s probably got another 25 to go until she’s officially a local. “It’s always a bit scary playing your hometowns, all the locals are there,” Lynda laughs. “We’re looking forward to it. Country audiences are appreciative of the fact you came and it’s also usually a social gathering to catch up with each other. “We played at the A&P show in Methven
many, many years ago, but this is our first show actually in Methven, so it’s quite exciting.” Following the local show, Dame Jools and Lynda will also be making a donation to the Ashburton/Mt Hutt Girls’ Rugby team.
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he Staveley local’s idyllic home and accommodation venture, Topp Lodge – currently on the market as they look to downsize to “a few acres” – which sits nestled in the countryside, has been the perfect location for Lynda and wife Donna. With both a quarter horse and a beautiful little grey horse grazing in the paddocks, the lifestyle property is surrounded
by trees at the foothills of Mt Somers, and has been a tranquil getaway for the in-demand entertainer. “We’re still flat out,” she said. “The Topp Twins have bookings until February next year. We thought we’d be starting to slow down a bit, but we keep chugging on. “I was brought up in the North Island and never really had anything to do with mountain country, but once you’ve lived in mountain country, you crave it, you need to see the mountains. “If I’ve been away, I can’t wait (to get home). I come down the gorge and over the hill there and see the mountains, and your little heart skips a beat. continued over page
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Lynda Topp as the instantly-recognisable Ken (taken in 2012 by the Guardian).
From P5 “You haven’t even pulled in the gateway, but when you see those mountains, you feel good. It’s always nice to go home, wander round the paddock and wrap your arms around the neck of your horse.” The other venture keeping Lynda busy is Methven’s Topp Country Café, an ode to wholesome, tasty country fare. Donna, who had already been managing the café, and has a hospitality background, knew what to expect, but Lynda says she was “thrown in at the deep end” and became the cook overnight. Nowadays, she’s a regular in the country café, which serves a range of hearty classics and good coffee, set amongst a rustic, cosy atmosphere. It’s not unusual to see her behind the scenes cooking up a storm. “One minute I’m flipping burgers, the next I’m getting selfies with people,” she laughs. “Methven is a great destination, lots of people come by in the weekend and stop by Topp Country Café. “It’s really interesting coming up with new ideas and I really enjoy the cooking. It’s a country café with good country tucker; they want lots of it and don’t want to have to pay too much. “All the sweet recipes we cook on the premises, we’ve reduced the sugar amount, and only one person has noticed. They said the muffins were much better. We’re trying to do our bit to be healthy.” Taking this philosophy of celebrating local, homegrown produce, they turned it into their own television show, Topp Country, which saw them travel New Zealand meeting 60 ethical farmers and growers along the way. Screening on TVNZ 1, it scooped three awards at the latest NZ TV Awards for Best Lifestyle Series, Best Director and Best Cinematography. An accompanying book, Topp Country: A Culinary Journey Around NZ, was to follow and made New Zealand’s Top 10 Book List.
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Thanks to the three series production, The Topp Twins were reintroduced to a plethora of new fans through mainstream television. “Every time we’re on the TV, it reignites the public awareness of you,” Lynda said. “If you’re on TV and then in the supermarket, they yell out ‘Ken’ or ‘Camp Mother’. We’re well known, and we’re approachable. We’re not like big American stars – we’re on the road, we’re heading for the hills in the stinky.” Another passion that’s keeping the Topp Twins in the spotlight across the generations is the production of children’s music, where they take classics like, She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain, and, Do Your Ears Hang Low, and turn them into catchy sing-a-longs for the whole family. The latest addition, Skip to the Loo My Darlin’, is their seventh book in the children’s audio series for Scholastic Books.
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t’s fair to say, the past 12 months took the Topp Twins on a wonderful journey as they celebrated their 40th year as much-loved performers and turned 60. In a nod to their iconic status, when they marked their birthday celebrations at London’s Hackney Empire, not only did former Prime Minister Helen Clark open the show, but current Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern closed it. They all returned
says, “the rebels got their medals”. They emphasise that nothing’s changed since receiving the award, but the acknowledgement and support means a lot. “We try not to dwell too much on the dame-thing,” Lynda said. “We’re very appreciative of it, we accepted that on behalf of all the people in New Zealand who had the same beliefs as us who fought the good fight, but I think it was pretty exciting when they rang us and said they were going to offer us a damehood. “New Zealand’s had to grow up in the last little while and we (the country) have. We’ve all stood up when we’ve needed to. New Zealand is an amazing place, we still have that number 8 wire mentality. We’ve seen a lot of change. “Every fight we’ve fought, we’ve won; Nuclear-Free, the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, land rights issues … there’s always environmental issues that are ongoing, and we have to be supportive and all take responsibility for the environment. You can’t just blame one sector, you can’t blame the rural community, or the industrial community, we all have to stand up. “Everybody has to make their backyard pristine and if we all did that, if every single New Zealander did their bit, we could change this country back to being clean, green and pristine.”
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at the end with a birthday cake. “Our English friends couldn’t believe it that the ex-prime minister and the prime minister were at our gig,” laughs Lynda. “They said that would never happen in England. They just turned up.” It was very exciting and we were so excited that Helen and Jacinda could make it. They didn’t have to, it’s the Kiwi way.” In 2018, the twins were also bestowed the honour of being made Dame Companions of the NZ Order of Merit, or as Jools
hile Lynda says they’re constantly being asked by fans when they’re coming back Australia, England and Canada, but they’ve always remained adamant New Zealand was their home. For the duo, the real joy is getting to visit the townships and communities that make up our rural heartland. “We never thought of moving to LA or England, or Australia to make it big. We chugged away in New Zealand and, in the end, it paid off for us. We head for the smaller towns because not that many people go there anymore. Small towns are pretty cool in New Zealand.” While they’re out on the road, you may also find them creating new material, devising whip-smart skits and writing beautiful new songs as they travel the highways. Jools does most of the songwriting, and plays guitar, and they then collaborate and work on the harmonies together. If they like it, that’s it, it could be on the line-up that night. continued over page
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Those harmonies are what makes a Topp Twins’ song magical and it’s all down to the strong connection the sisters have. “Sometimes Jools will start singing the melody line and I’ll sing the harmonies, and then halfway through something happens and we’ll swap over. That’s just a twin-thing. You can’t beat family harmonies, you’re born with the same genes so those harmonies just happen, they’re magical. “We didn’t sing harmony for a long time. It didn’t come for a while, then we discovered we could change it up a little bit and it just naturally happens now.” While Jools has been through her own set of health challenges, Lynda vouches that her sister is well, cheekily adding she feels like a 24-year-old, but “is wise enough to be 61”. With 40 years of performance experience under their belt, the Topp Twins are more excited than ever to prepare
for another tour visiting three stunning South Island locations. The best part, they say, is spreading joy and laughter to people along the journey. “It’s always nice to have a laugh, it helps breaks down barriers. If you can get a whole room of people from different backgrounds in one room together and all make them laugh, we love doing it. “We’ve been doing it a long time, but every show is a new show to us. Every time we get on the road, it’s a new day. We never look back. Every show is different. “And, we love travelling New Zealand in the ‘stinky’ which is based on the old roadworks caravan. “We have room to make a cup of tea and off we go…”
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Ask Lisa Stringer who should win an award for being a top mum and she’d put her own name well down the list. Ask Lisa’s daughter Beth, though, and she’ll tell you her mum is a mum in a million, a mother who takes on herculean tasks when it comes to her children and friends and who never stops to think about herself. Daughter Beth decided to enter Lisa in the Guardian’s search for the district’s mum who was most deserving of $1400 worth of pampering, but she kept that entry secret from her mother. When a delighted Beth received a phone
call from the Guardian telling her Lisa was the winner, Beth called her mother. “Where are you?” she said. Lisa replied that she was driving into town. When was she coming home, Beth asked. The response was vague. Beth pushed harder. “Mum I need you home, I have some news, exciting news,” her daughter replied. Good news over the past year had been pretty thin on the ground in the Stringer household Lisa said, and her first thought was that Beth had landed a job. “I went racing in the door, excited for Beth and she said guess what you’ve won a mothers’ day competition.” continued on next page
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did something nice for her. And a large part of that year or two of hell could be laid at her door, Beth admitted “My mum is my absolute best friend. In 2015-2016 I was struggling with anorexia and depression and my mum was my number one supporter and helped me through absolutely everything.” Lisa, Beth said does everything for herself
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With Beth’s health turning a corner, Lisa could be forgiven for believing life was about to get better. It didn’t. Her best friend Nina Arps had cancer and Lisa did what best friends do, stepped in becoming a vital cog in her support team. “She was my best friend and I wanted to be there for her all the time,” Lisa said. That meant travelling to Thailand with Nina
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for treatment and she was with her on her last trip when Nina was close to death. “I’ve never felt so alone in my life than I did when we were over there. She slept 20 hours a day, but it was a privilege to have spent this time with her. The memories are there for life. I’m so glad I went, so glad I made that trip with her.” A day of pampering was a rare luxury, Lisa
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Find out what’s going on in Mid Canterbury.
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Hororata Night Glow May 18 at 3pm – 8.30pm Experience hot air balloons firing up the night sky! Balloonists from all over New Zealand are travelling to this event, providing a unique opportunity to experience tethered balloons. 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)
Topp Twins – Heading for The Hills May 24 at 7pm Dames Lynda and Jools toppare heading for southern hills in the next leg of their Heading for the Hills Tour, celebrating their 40th year as performers. Expect the unexpected, and don’t miss a great night of hilarious entertainment guaranteed to have you laughing or crying with “sheer joy” (the Financial Times, London). Tickets are limited so book soon at TicketDirect.
Air Force Band May 24 at 7pm The Air Force band’s popular concerts will be held in Nelson, Westport, Greymouth, Methven and Christchurch from May 20–25, will feature musical styles ranging from Dvorak to Queen, and many more. Tickets: Methven iSite.
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Sister Act May 24 – June 1 Gloriously funny and a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship – SISTER ACT is a reason to rejoice!! The Variety Theatre Ashburton production will be directed by Regan Jackson. Tickets available from Ashburton Event Centre.
CHRISTCHURCH Sol3 Mio May 28 at 7.30pm When Sol3 Mio announced dates for their Back to Basics tour, two things happened. Tickets sold like hotcakes and fans made it clear that they wanted their own tour. Tickets on sale now at sol3mio.com.
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International Farmy Princess FARMY PRINCESS with DONNA-MARIE LEVER
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Donna-Marie Lever on her European tour of cowsheds.
But hooray for that good old country air, as I jolted myself awake again I took in a quick scan of the green lush pastures, and even for a rookie like myself I could tell something major was missing – the cows! The paddocks were all empty. Nothing, nada, not even a little calf or a baby lamb in sight. A few moments later I realised the cattle were all inside. They farm inside! Suddenly I was interested for real … how cool would this be back home? Imagine it, get up in the morning, make a coffee, and say hi to the cows without leaving the comfort of your own home. Ok, so maybe not quite like that! This
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4 packets (1kg) wine biscuits 350g melted butter 400g condensed milk 2t ground ginger 2C chopped crystallised ginger 1/2 C coconut 125g butter 3C icing sugar 2T golden syrup
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– Mix melted butter, condensed milk, ginger, crystallised ginger and coconut together thoroughly. Next, with cake mixer using the paddle attachment, break up until biscuits are of a decent size, but not finely chopped. Mix biscuits into the rest of the ingredients well.
Smoked chicken, feta and sundried tomato pie
1 onion 500g shredded smoked chicken 1/2 C cranberry sauce 1C feta 2C baby spinach 1C grated cheese 1C chopped sundried tomatoes 10 pieces of streaky bacon
10 eggs 2 1/2 C cream Pastry
– Line a 20x20cm 5cm deep tin with savoury pastry. – Place chicken, feta, spinach, cheese and tomatoes inside the tin on top of
pastry. Cover this with the 1/2 C of cranberry sauce in patches. – Whisk eggs, cream and salt and pepper together to line the previous ingredients. Top the dish with a layer of streaky bacon. – Cover with aluminium foil and bake at 170°C for 1 hour until cooked. Serve.
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Cinnamon oysters – Line a baking tray and firmly press the base mixture into the tray. – After, add all icing ingredients (butter, icing sugar, syrup and ginger) into a pot and beat for a few minutes until there are no lumps. – Spread over fudge in tray and place in fridge to set. Set time is about 4-6 hours or overnight.
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– Add melted golden syrup and lightly/ slowly mix in sifted dry ingredients to ensure the air from the egg mixture does not escape. – Grease or spray muffin tins (medium size). Bake at 150°C for 8-10 minutes. – Slice the oysters horizontally until about halfway through. Fill with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon for a finished touch.
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OUT AND ABOUT @ the Hotel Ashburton Sporting excellence was recognised at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards recently. YOU photographer Heather Mackenzie was there, camera at the ready. Above – Standing: Bree Middleton (left) and Brea Roderick. Sitting (from left): Sharryn Bree, Annie Middleton and Cath Rodderick. 100519-HM-0042 Above – Mark (left) and Scott Mafiti. 100519-HM-0047
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OUT AND ABOUT @ the Ashburton Farmers’ Market The final farmers’ market for the season was held recently in the East Street carpark. YOU photographer Heather Mackenzie popped along to see who was there.
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Evaluating your retirement needs
The $64,000 question – and everyone’s answer will be different – but $64,000 certainly won’t be enough! Determining how much you will need to save for retirement will depend upon several variables, including your current age, health, income and level of debt. Here are a few guidelines to help you evaluate your retirement needs. Define your retirement goals: Retirement guru Barry La Valley defines retirement, not as an age, but when you have the freedom to “do what you want, when you want and how you want”. So, determine your goals in retirement – be it travel, or pursuing leisure interests – and calculate how much you will need to fund them. Bear in mind, your retirement may last nearly as long as your working life; statistically, 80 per cent of 65-year-old men can now expect to live to 90, and 65-year-old women to age 94. Unsurprisingly, healthcare in older age can have a big impact upon retirement expenses. Start saving early: As a general guide, it is recommended you aim to have saved the equivalent of your annual salary by age 35, three times annual salary by 45, and five times annual salary by age 55.
Thus, the earlier you can implement a regular savings plan, the better the chance of accruing sufficient funds. Pay off debt: If you are a homeowner, chances are you will have a mortgage on the property. Most people will also utilise loans and/or credit card facilities.
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Typically, debt repayment terms are at higher rates than can be consistently achieved through investment returns. So, it makes sense to pay down as much debt as possible prior to retirement. continued over page
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RETIREMENT From P29 It’s also prudent to establish a readily accessible emergency cash reserve fund to cover any unforeseen events and thus mitigate the need to incur additional loans. Three to six months equivalent to living expenses is generally recommended. Invest other savings: Most of us have KiwiSaver as a low-cost fund to accumulate our retirement savings. The Government has recently enabled two additional employee contribution rate options of 6 per cent and 10 per cent of gross salary (3 per cent, 4 per cent and 8 per cent also remain). Where possible, ensure you secure the “free” Government contribution of $521.43 by contributing at least $1042.86 annually before June 30 (equivalent to $87 per month). NZ Super: Currently, the Government supports eligible Kiwis over the age of 65 with fortnightly payments at a weekly rate ranging from $316 to $411 depending upon qualification (refer Work and Income NZ website). Whilst there is no indication that this support will be discontinued it would be prudent to consider the payments as
separate to the retirement expenses you are calculating. Seek financial guidance: If all the above seems daunting, your local financial adviser should be able to assist you determine your future retirement needs. No matter your circumstances, the earlier you consider your retirement goals, the easier it will be to evaluate and achieve your retirement savings target. Geoff Wilson is a Registered Financial Adviser and KiwiSaver Adviser at Stewart Group – Stewart Group provides Wealth *
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Disability Joints and service circulation
As we head into winter we can reflect on what has been a major change in the way we deliver our services. For over 40 years Aspire Canterbury has based its services and information at 314 Worcester Street and mostly expected people to come to us for help. With the successful introduction of our mobile service we can now talk to groups in their own environment with fun, interactive presentations. We’ve travelled as far afield as Kaikoura, Hanmer and Ashburton.
The range of equipment in our shop has also increased as a result of the exposure of our mobile service. Before, we had to refer people elsewhere for assistive products but now we have many of the most popular items ourselves. Our Mobile Service will be in Ashburton on May 20 – Kylie will have easier living equipment and will be able to provide information to assist you, or someone supporting you. Call Kylie on 022 676 5851.
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Exercise while sitting watching TV or reading. It’s easy and gives so much relief. Twelve years ago a lady from Te Horo devised a means of relieving her husband’s severe arthritic pain, stiff joints and swollen ankles. The inflatable cushion, shaped like a pair of feet, allowed her husband to exercise his ankle, knee and hip joints, wrists, fingers, arms and shoulders while sitting. It was so effective an arthritis educator requested more be made for other sufferers. The gentle exercises not only help aching joints but
hugely improve circulation in legs, feet and hands. Users report swollen ankles, night cramps and restless legs greatly improved. Diabetes related problems are eased. Leg muscles are strengthened and balance improved helping users to walk further with greater confidence. “Aircycle is even better than the information says. The pain in my knees has gone and although I use a walker I don’t need it around the house anymore” – Gay, Rotorua Advertising feature
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Can we help you or someone you support? Disability Information Service – a ‘one stop information service’ which offers unbiased advice to assist people navigate their way to organisations or services that can provide them with support or advice. Aspire Canterbury Shop – shop online or call in to our shop at 314 Worcester Street and view our range of easier living products. We also hire out wheelchairs, ramps and walkers. Mobile Service – Fun interactive presentations of our information, services and easier living equipment. We come to you! To book our presenter to speak to your group call Kylie Taylor at numbers below or email mobileservices@aspirecanterbury.org.nz Aspire Canterbury is a not-for-profit organisation providing services to the community since 1981 Physical Address: 314 Worcester Street Linwood Christchurch
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Quality of life
Age Concern Ashburton offers the following services to enhance the quality of life for our older citizens: • 206 Club: A day programme for the elderly – interaction, activities and entertainment. • Ladies exercise class. • Courtesy drivers: Drive you in your own car. • Total mobility assessment: A nationwide scheme providing transport for people with a disability. • Elder abuse referrals: Confidentiality assured. • Steady As You Go (SAYGO): A falls prevention pro-
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gramme designed for men and women. 50+ Programme: Educational speakers and fellowship. Hip Hop for seniors. Hospital visiting: For out of town patients. Gardening and handyman help. Confident driving courses for mature drivers.
All enquiries phone 03-308 6817.
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DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES Research shows that the ‘treatment’ of dementia should be one of ‘care rather than cure’, with person-centered, purposeful stimulating experiences and activities that offer hope and means to maximise quality of life. Dementia Canterbury provides free person-centered services for people diagnosed with a dementia and their families. Our aim is to support people to continue to lead fulfilling lives after a dementia-diagnosis, to raise community awareness and break down barriers associated with all dementias and work towards a dementia-friendly and responsive community, one where people living with dementia feel safe and confident to participate in activities in the community
We support older Kiwis to have a healthy lifestyle, full of opportunities and free from harm.
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Evolving care for loved ones
Rosebank has been providing care in Ashburton for 27 years. Complementing our resthome hospital residential care facilities and village units, we have now added a further option to our facilities in the form of 14 serviced apartments. Sold as licence to occupy, serviced apartments combine the independence and privacy of your own apartment with the added value of receiving up to full resthome or hospital care if needed without having to move house. Each apartment is equipped with a kitchenette, full ensuite, double glazing, heating, drapes, nurse call and fire protection.
A weekly fee covers utilities, rates, insurance, security, transport to appointments and electricity. It also covers housekeeping and laundry service, two meals a day, plus use of the services at the village community centre. As your care needs change, services for
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The way to go ...
You may have noticed an increase in Mobility Scooters on the footpaths over recent years. There are many reasons for this. They are a very low cost form of transport, don’t require a car park, will often replace a car, are easy to use, perfect to do the shopping, visit friends and family, travel to that appointment, or simply get some fresh air. Mobility scooters have two batteries, and on average will travel 40kms per charge. Power usage for charging is the equivalent of a heated towel rail.
At More Mobility, 113 Blenheim Road, Christchurch, you will find over 40 new and second-hand scooters to view. Brands include Pride, Invacare CTM, Shoprider, Heartway and Merits. Prices for new scooters range from $2590 through to $7000, used scooters from $1800. We deliver to Mid Canterbury free of charge, and provide comprehensive training upon delivery, and are offering to cover your fuel costs. Advertising feature
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Let our family look after your family. As a family-owned business, we understand how family is important in a person’s life. We pride ourselves in our caring and loving culture that runs through all staff and passed on to our residents.
Come and see us today to talk about your retirement options. Phone 03 307 6140 37 carters terrace tinwald, ashburton 7700 www.terraceview.co.nz
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A reason to rejoice
Sister Act is the smash hit musical comedy based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg film. When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found ... a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but in doing so, blows her cover.
Soon, the gang is giving chase only to find themselves up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Gloriously funny and a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship – Sister Act is a reason to rejoice! The Variety Theatre Ashburton production will be directed by Regan Jackson, musically directed by Jo Castelow and choreographed by Jessie Thomson.
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The SuperGold Card is for eligible seniors and veterans, recognising the contribution you make to New Zealand society. The card gives you access to discounts and offers from a wide range of businesses, government-funded free off-peak public transport concessions, services and discounts from your local council. The back of the card indicates whether you are entitled to New Zealand Superannuation (NZS), the Veteran’s Pension and/or Community Services Card. The card does not contain any personal information other than your name, client and card numbers, and any of these entitlements. There are two versions of the card; an S-branded SuperGold Card and a V-branded Veteran SuperGold Card. Who can get a SuperGold Card? You are eligible to receive a SuperGold Card if you are: 65 years or over and legally and ordinarily resident in New Zealand; under 65 years and receive the Non-Qualified Spouse or Partner rate of NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension, under 65 years and currently receive the Veteran’s Pension. If you are not legally and ordinarily resident in New Zealand, you will not qualify to receive a card – “ordinarily resident” means someone who is normally and lawfully resident in New Zealand and intends to stay here. Is there an expiry date on the SuperGold Card? From May, 2010, SuperGold-only cards (those
without Community Services Card entitlement) no longer have an expiry date. If you have a SuperGold-only card issued before this date, that has now expired. The only cards with an expiry date are Combo Cards. Combo cards double as both a Community Services Card and SuperGold Card. They will have the letters CSC on the back of the card, and EXP to indicate the expiry date of the card. These cards have an expiry date because entitlement to CSC can change over time and clients are reassessed for eligibility at least every three years. How does the Community Services Card work with the SuperGold Card? If you have a current Community Services Card at the time you are granted NZ Super, your current Community Services Card can be used to its expiry date, but you will need to re-apply when it expires. NZ Super is counted as income and we need you to update your income details. If you are successful when you re-apply for a Community Services Card, a new SuperGold Card/Community Services Card ‘combo card’ will be issued to you with the initials ‘CSC’ on the back. Please note the expiry date on the back of your card as this can range from one to three years, depending on your personal financial circumstances. Your new combo card replaces your Community Services Card and can be used for both health subsidies and SuperGold Card discounts. Advertising feature
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The dreaded DOMS
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lmost everyone has experienced sore muscles one to two days after a big workout, hill run, tramp or first game of the year, but do you know what causes that muscle pain? Now just to be clear, I am talking about generalised muscle tenderness and pain, not specific, isolated pain if you have strained a muscle! DOMS means delayed onset muscle soreness and it usually comes on 24-48 hours after unaccustomed high-intensity physical activity. DOMS can occur anywhere in the body that has recently been exposed to unfamiliar or particularly intense physical activity. It is usually more severe after eccentric exercise, which is where muscle contraction happens while the muscle is lengthening out, such as lowering a weight down or going downhill. This can cause micro tears in the muscles due to the muscles being put under more load than they are conditioned to. So why is it always roughly 48 hours later that the stiffness and soreness in your muscles is at its worst? This is generally because of the inflammatory process that is taking place within your muscles helping to repair and restore those many micro-tears. Many hormones and chemicals are released by the body during this time to clean up the inflamed site and rebuild the microscopic tears that have occurred. DOMS is not a bad thing. It is the body breaking down the overloading bits of your muscle and rebuilding them better than they were before – this is how we adapt and get stronger! You can of course have too much of a good thing though, so try and follow the Goldilocks principle if you are looking for muscle adaptation: – Sore for less than 24 hours? You’ve
gone in too cold – Sore for 24-48 hours? Just right. – Sore for more than 48 hours? You’ve gone in too hot, maybe take it easier next time! Treatment of DOMS could include any of the following: active recovery (light cardio, like walking or jogging), massage, hot and cold baths, compression garments, stretching, massage and foam rolling. It is important to keep your muscles moving even with severe DOMS to reduce further stiffening and soreness. Increased blood flow to the area will help the inflammation process along by bringing in new, fresh nutrients and oxygen. In other words, keep active and carry on!
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
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Learn to take time out for yourself ... nurture yourself and do what makes you feel revived, relaxed and renewed
Learn to nurture and nourish you NURTURE
Need some time out? Take the time out when and where you can, as burning the candles at both ends eventually takes its toll on mental and physical health. You are number one at the end of the day. If you don’t look after yourself, nobody else will – only you know what suits your needs. Rest is the best medicine to be able to recharge and tackle another day. When you are running on empty is when you start breaking down physically and mentally. Tread the pavement when you can; going for a good walk is a great way to inhale
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the fresh air, enjoy some sunshine and nature and move your body. It’s amazing how much better you feel when you can find the time to walk quite a distance, so leave the car at home when you can. Understand your limits! With the constant pressure of deadlines and too much to do in one day, learn to say no when and where you can. This will allow you more time for you and this then releases the pressure of over-achieving. Remember there is always tomorrow. Does it all have to be achieved today? Try spilling over a number of days what you
need to get done, as opposed to trying to get everything done in a day. Exhale when you can, as a good inhale will follow, as breathing deeply is really important to feeling less stressed, anxious, and time pressured. It works to make you feel calmer in a number of ways.
NOURISH
Nutrition is paramount to your health, maintaining a nutritious diet of fresh fruit, vegetables, wholegrains and water is important to refuelling your cells so your body runs in tip-top condition. Oversleeping is actually beneficial to your health. Getting those extra minutes/
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hours of sleep is important to your good health. Never feel guilty for getting a little extra sleep when your body requires and craves it. Urgently attend to your needs and you will feel so much better, and the ripple effect around you will resonate on to others close by you. You will feel and be a much more content person. Remember there is only one of you, acknowledge the importance of looking after yourself well; if you get sick, it is hard to look after others. Insist on time out when and where you
can. Taking time out throughout your day is important to have a recharge and to consolidate what you have been doing and where you are headed next. Racing from one job to the next can only be exhausting for you. Spare the time to be with the ones you love, as time is a really precious commodity. Using it wisely when and where you can is important to those in your life. Healthy living makes every cell in your body shimmer and shine, so try to live the healthiest way you can, to see and gain the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.
It can transform your life greatly, for example, cutting back on alcohol and sugar.
YOU
– You are precious to those around you. – Overcome your fears and go for it. – Understand your boundaries and set limits. Know your end point and have the ability to say no. With the compliments of Jane Logie, a medicinal herbalist, clinical nutritionist and chef from Methven
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Want some guilt-free bliss?
Bliss balls
These are a healthy, nutritious way to have a scrumptious treat for special occasions, or just any day really. They resemble the flavour of the rum balls once made for Christmas. You can make these bliss balls a little more special by coating them in a variety of different coatings. But, if you’re in a hurry just coat them all in fine or shredded coconut. A nourishing and nurturing dish to have when you are looking for a healthy treat. They are packed with a good variety of vitamins and minerals.
120g dates 80g prunes 80g apricots 80g cranberries
80g almond meal 4-6T cocoa or chocolate powder 2t vanilla essence or vanilla bean essence 10T hot water
– Measure out all the fruit and place into separate bowls. – Chop all the fruit into small dice and place back into their separate bowls. – Cover the dates with boiling water and leave for 3-4 minutes. – Drain them and set aside the liquid. – Evenly place the chopped fruit – dates, prunes, apricots and cranberries – into a food processor. – Sprinkle the almond meal, cocoa and vanilla essence over the fruit and pulse on low for a few minutes. – Add the leftover hot water from the soaked dates and whizz until smooth or well blended to your taste. Don’t
over whizz if you like to taste the small chunks of fruit. – Using a teaspoon, place rolled balls on to a large clean plate. Having slightly wet hands as you go makes for easy rolling of balls. When finished place in the fridge to set. – Roll the balls individually into the toppings of your choice. – Topping choices – fine coconut, grated dark chocolate, chocolate powder, strawberry or raspberry powder, finely chopped nuts (plain walnuts, peanuts, cashews or honey-coated nuts) or melted white or dark chocolate. This can be time-consuming, but worth the effort for something special. With the compliments of Jane Logie, a medicinal herbalist, clinical nutritionist and chef from Methven
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Three Ps for the garden
he weather has cooled and days are shorter, but there are still tasks to be done in the garden, so pop on your gumboots and get stuck into the three Ps – preparation, planting and pruning. Preparing your garden As a general rule you should incorporate fresh compost into your garden before planting out each season. This improves soil structure, provides important nutrients and food for vital soil micro-organisms and helps plants develop strong, healthy root systems. Vege patch Stagger plantings for regular harvesting rather than having your vegetables mature all at once. Keep planting out seedlings of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach and silverbeet. Seeds to sow directly into the soil include broad beans, onions, peas, radish and spinach. Autumn temperatures can drop suddenly, wiping out young plants. A forecast of 4°C or lower means you should protect against frost. Use a frost cloth (or old net curtains) over the garden or re-purpose plastic bottles, flower pots or jars and put them upside down over individual plants (remove any coverings in the morning). Rotate vege crops and every few years rest parts of your garden by sowing a green crop. This helps provide organic nitrogen
naturally and protects beds over winter. Strawberries Mound soil into rows and place strawberry plants in the ground approximately 15cm apart. Mounding improves drainage and allows the soil to warm up quicker and maintain this warmth throughout the growing period. Flower garden Some trusted winter flowering annuals to plant include – alyssum, aquilegia, calendulas, cineraria, cornflowers, larkspur, pansies, primulas, stock, violas and wallflowers. Most perennials are dormant this time of the year, so it’s a good time to divide them or move them to another part of the garden. Fruit trees Start pruning of pip and stone fruit trees including apples, apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums. Ensure pruning
shears/secateurs or loppers are nice and sharp and have been cleaned. Spray pruned fruit trees with a copper compound to help prevent reinfection of fungal diseases in spring. Roses Where leaves have fallen in cooler areas, rose plants can be pruned. Straight after pruning, apply a clean-up spray of horticulture oil and an application of copper oxychloride (not at the same time). Bulbs This is the last month to get bulbs in if you want colourful blooms come springtime. Garlic can also be planted this month. Plant each clove 40mm deep and 60mm apart. They should sprout about 3-4 weeks after planting. For more gardening advice, check out Daltons range of How to Grow guides on their website www.daltons.co.nz
Spiced apple and du By Olivia Galletly
JAZZ™ apples are now back in season and back in store. These award-winning apples are the perfect balance of tart, sweet, juicy and crunchy, making them perfect for these delicious spiced apple bars. Crumble and base 250g butter, cubed 200g plain flour 150g rolled oats 140g brown sugar
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hether the succulents you have are tolerant of cold frosty winters very much depends on the origins of the plant. Many succulents grow naturally in desert conditions where the days are very hot and the nights can be very cold – there will be no problems with these types of succulents. However, other succulents are less tolerant of cold weather and will perish in particularly cold winters. Succulents by their very nature prefer dry conditions and wet, cold winters can lead to problems, especially if the plants become waterlogged in their growing containers. To be on the safe side, it would be wise to place your succulents where they are protected from frost. Try to keep them on the dry side by reducing their watering during the winter months.
50g coconut 1t baking powder 1t vanilla essence Filling 720g JAZZ™ apples, peeled, cored and quartered 1/2 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t ground ginger 380g tin of dulce de leche (caramel) – Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 20 x 20cm tin with baking paper. – Place all crumble ingredients in a bowl
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or bowl of a stand mixer. Mix until completely incorporated. – Press 2/3 of the crumble mixture into the lined tin. Place the remaining mixture in the refrigerator. Use the back of a spoon to smooth base out evenly. Bake for 15 minutes then set aside to cool. – Cut apples into thin slices then place in a pot over a low heat along with the ground spices. Cook for 10 minutes or until apples have just started to soften.
Be careful not to let them get mushy. – Smear 2/3 of the dulce de leche over the baked base then top with apples. – Use your hands to crumble the remaining crumble mixture over the apples. – Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Leave in the tin to cool completely before cutting into squares. – Place remaining caramel in a microwave-proof bowl and microwave for 30 seconds or until runny. Drizzle over bars and chill.
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OUT AND ABOUT @ the Easter Rally Cars of all shapes and sizes came to the Ashburton District for the Easter Rally. YOU photographer Heather Mackenzie caught up with a few of those during a lunch-break stop in Methven. Above (from left) – Bevis Begg, Marie Bennett and Raewyn Begg. 200419-HM-0244 Above – Dawn Begg.
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Above – Diane Ross.
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OUT AND ABOUT @ NZ Ploughing Championships There was plenty on show at the recent New Zealand Ploughing Championships. YOU photographer Heather Mackenzie called in to see who was about.
Above – Janice and Allan Harrison.
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Above – William Mackenzie (left) and Bob Rodgers.
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Above – Murray Hydes (left) and Gavin Mowat.
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