Malvern news 19th dec 2014

Inside this issue: Christmas Message from Malvern News Local Author Tim Logan Wins Award Selwyn Summer Events 180 Degrees Trust What Does Xmas Mean For You? New Craft Store For Tai Tapu Volunteer Day Malvern Community Board Update Christmas at Glenroy Darfield Playcentre Church Advent Calendar All Lit Up Hororata Reserve Malvern Collie Club Letters To The Editors Amy Adams Message Kelvin Coe Message Darfield Police Message Christmas in the Park Paul Cossey Message Malvern Schools Susan Baldwin Message History of NZ Book Xmas Messages Vest Wearing Pays Off Motocross Xmas Party Sports Public Notices Diary Classifieds Trades Email Column

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Back L to R: Gordon Dennis, Reg Anderson, Sylvia Townsend, & Elizabeth Forrest.

Front L to R: Daryl Smith, Rosemary Dennis, Jill Hill, Mick Cowles & Jenny Gallagher (Malvern Community Board).

The Malvern Community Board held their Annual Community Services Awards evening on Thursday, December 4th, at the Darfield Service Centre.

The awards acknowledged the many years of voluntary work

undertaken in the community by a group of ex tremely worthy recipients. Eight recipients for 2014 Awards were chosen from the nominations received: The following were presented with awards at the evening’s event

wh ich was a tten de d by a pp rox ima tely 65 fami ly members and friends, all enjoying the hospitality of the Malvern Community Board: • Reg Anderson - Glentunnel • J ill Hill - W hitecliffs

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Merry Christmas from the team at the Malvern News

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Malvern Lions Phone Directory The phone books are available from: PGG Wrightsons, Farmlands, Darfield Pharmacy, Kirwee Auto, Hororata Motors, Springfield Service Centre or from any Lions Members.

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CLO SED Y X M AS DA ONLY Steve & Ann would like to wish all our Patrons a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year

Entertainment Karaoke - ‘John Mouncy’ Sat 20th Dec, 8:30pm

Restaurant Open Wednesday till Sunday 5.00pm – 8.30pm For all your Liquor requirements look no further

Remember don’t drink & drive - ask our staff for a safe transport option to get you home!

Opening Hrs: 11am - late everyday Ph 03 318 1814

The Malvern & Rolleston News Team - L to R: Staff members, Jodie Miller and Lois Haskett.

Co-owners, Jan Thomas and Jan Crossley and staff member, Sarah Blackburn.

A Christmas Message from the Malvern News The year has flown by, for us at the News - and we’re sure many others will have experienced the same thing. From cruising into May and June - it seemed to be hard down on the accelerator, as we shot into November and December.

The paper has become bigger and busier - while our office has definitely also become busier, but unfortunately hasn’t got any bigger!

The core team at the News has remained the same, but we have added a new office assistant to our ranks. Office space constraints have seen us consider alternatives, but for now it’s make the best of what we have and adjust things to cope.

As always, the highlights of the year are meeting with, and hearing about, the community in which we live and work. Things that wouldn’t be deemed important on national news, or in big dailies, are the things we love to hear of, and the things that bind communities together. We feel honoured that folk like to share these things with us, and that we can share them with you, our readers.

As in any small enterprise - each day is a learning curve and often things are sent to try us.

Change of deliverers, temperamental printers, insufficient staffing levels, along with some errant starlings who wished to reside inside the building and not outside it, are just some of the daily issues to be dealt with - generally with a smile, although not always at the time!

Readers will have noticed the gradual increase in newspaper size and for this we have our loyal, and much appreciated advertisers to thank. It is they who enable us to have enough pages available for the coverage of community events, awards, achievements and business information - and we cannot thank them enough for their support.

As with everything - costs to produce the News, have risen and so without the level of advertising we enjoy, it would be increasingly difficult to cover everything we’re asked to, and have it delivered to you. We hope readers will support the advertised trades-people and contractors - they do a great job and very importantly - they’re local!

We’re looking forward to a well-earned break over the Christmas/January period, and while it may seem like a long time to those not in the same industry, it’s a necessary time to recharge and enable us to continue to meet those, often annoying, deadlines - that are all part of the publishing business.

The office will shut on December 19th and re-open at 9am on January 19th.

We sincerely wish everyone a lovely Christmas and New Year - one that is relaxing and refreshing and hopefully spent with friends and family. Don’t eat too much, don’t drink too much (we at the News wouldn’t dream of doing either!!!) - definitely don’t get behind the wheel after drinking, but above all, enjoy Christmas and all it may mean to you.

We wish everyone the very best, and will be back in the New Year once again.

The Janz - Jan Crossley & Jan Thomas and the Malvern News Team

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online university course on fiction writing earlier this year.

Six months and a fair few hours later ‘Blue Ted’s Day at Home’ was heading for the printing press.

Glenn’s book is a delightful story about what happens when teddy bear, Blue Ted, Ted is left

Glenn Sparrow and Big Ted reading to an appreciative audience on Kirwee Model School Picnic day.

Hot off the press! Local resident and author Glenn Sparrow, son Hayden and Blue Ted read from Glen’s newly published book.

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home alone. The hero of the story, Blue Ted, is son, Hayden’s, own beloved teddy bear. A bear that is often seen on adventures with Hayden at K ir w ee S c ho ol . Th e misadventures of Blue Ted are sure to bring a smile to the faces of young and old alike.

Has anyone ever wondered what happens when a teddy bear is left at home, alone?

W hat could possibly go wrong?

In Blue Ted’s hilarious first adventure readers can find out just what did indeed go wrong.

The bo ok is wonder fully illustrated with bright, cheerful photographs that all help tell the story.

Out in time for Christmas, the book was originally going to be a one-off, but judging by the children’s enthusiastic response at Kirwee Model School, Glenn’s first print run will be very popular. Who knows, maybe Blue Ted will keep having adventures which Glenn will have to write about over the coming years!

The book is available in both printed and Kindle formats and ca n b e or d e re d fr o m www.blueted.co.nz. Glenn will also have the books available at th e Da rf iel d C omm un i ty (Farmers) Market on Saturday December 20th, and who knows, there may even be a special little teddy bear, there as well.

Cover of Glenn’s new book.

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At the Kirwee Model School’s picnic day, held recently, children were entertained by local resident and published author, Glenn Sparrow, Sparrow reading his newly-released book, ‘Blue Ted’s Day at Home’.

Glenn was inspired to write a children’s book whilst doing an

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George, Julie and the Team wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe New Year.

And our way of saying thanks for a great year!

Live Music & Free Sausage Sizzle Come and celebrate with our team!

We will be closed from 22nd Dec ’14 - 2nd Jan ‘15

Tel: 03 318 7059

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Closed 22nd Dec to 31st Dec

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Nine high school students have won awards at the prestigious Genesis Energy Realise the Dream ceremony for their outstanding scientific research, technological development or engineering projects.

T h e s tu d en ts r e ceiv e d scholarships and travel grants to attend international science and technology events for their p r oj e cts o n b ulk fo o d dispensing, tractor safety, earthworm composting, nitrate leaching, algal blooms, stream health, tendon cell repair and native grass survival.

Royal Society of New Zealand Chief Ex ecutive Dr Andrew Cleland congratulated the students on their ex cellent research and development projects. “Many New Zealand students are talented and

Tim Logan of Darfield High School - with the Governor General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Dean Schmidt, General Manager Strategy and Corporate Affairs at Genesis Energy on the occasion of his being presented with the Genesis Energy Supreme Award. innovative. Those who have won awards have worked incredibly hard and learnt the benefits of facing and overcoming failures.

Talent, motivation and tenacity are the hallmarks of those who will go on to succeed in later life.”

“W e hope participating in the Realise the Dream programme has encouraged them to continue their studies in s cie nce, te chn olo gy an d engineering.”

It’s been a year of awards for Darfield High School’s Tim Logan , who recently was awarded the Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Award. Tim has just also won the Genesis Energy Supreme Award for his research on the impact of stock grazing on native grass species, showing that stock grazing can work in conjun ctio n with ecological conservation. He receives a $ 7,000 education

scholarship and will represent New Zealand at the European Un i o n Y o u ng S ci en ti s t Competition in Milan, Italy in September 2015.

The awards were presented by Governor-General Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir J erry Mateparae at Government House on Friday evening, December 12th.

The winning students were among six teen selected to attend the 2014 Genesis Energy Realise the Dream week-long programme, organised by the Royal Society of New Zealand.

The programme rewards a small group of pupils for undertaking a piece of ex cellent science resear ch or en gineeri ng .

Alongside being ex posed to some of the country’s cuttingedge science, the pupils have also had the opportunity to participate in social and team building activities throughout the week.

Under new ownership New Summer Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: 9am - 3pm Sun: 10am - 2pm CHRISTMAS HOURS: Closed 25th Dec - 7th Jan Merry Xmas to all our customers, see you in 2015.

See us for all Christmas Gi ft Requirements

Phone 03 3187101 - 51 South Tce, Darfield

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A great programme of family events is coming to Selwyn this summer.

Some of the Summer events planned in Selwyn are: • Dive in Movie (7pm, Friday, De cember 19th, Sel wyn Aquatic Centre, Rolleston).

A special screening of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’, admission $ 8 adults, $ 5 children, $ 3 spectators.

• Community Carol Service and BBQ Picnic (5-7pm, Sunday December 21st, St J oseph’s Roman Catholi c Ch urch, Darfield). Enjoy a community picnic and barbeque and Christmas Carol Service.

• Teddy Bears Picnic (1-3pm, W ednesday, J anuary 14th, Rolleston Reserve) wi th games, a cl o wn sh ow, competitions, bouncy castle and toddlers’ obstacle course.

• Drive in Movie (8pm, Rolleston Community Centre Car Park, F rid ay, J an uary 16th) .

Refreshments on sale, entry by donation per car. Go to the ‘Sensational Selwyn Y outh’

Facebook page to vote for your choice of movie.

• Tai Tapu Family Picnic in the Park (5-7pm, Wednesday, J anuary 21st, Rhodes Park Domain) with games, live band, face painting, fun on wheels trailer, bouncy castle and sausage sizzle. BYO picnic.

• Malvern Pool Party (2-5pm, Sunday, J anuary 25th, Darfield Pool) fun in the pool, games, pool inflatable and barbeque.

Local events are also being planned by communities at Greenpark and Dunsandel in March - dates for these events will be confirmed early nex t year.

S ome even ts are b ein g organised by local community groups or township committees as ‘Summer of Fun’ events which are funded by the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust and supported by CERA. O ther even ts ar e b ein g organised by Selwyn District Council.

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Harvey World Travel Contact Sue Robinson Phone 021 409 050 Email sue.robinson@harveyworld.co.nz

The team at

wish to thank you for your patronage throughout the year and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Decem ber Th e Baker y will close 4pm, 24th re- op en 12th Januar y 2015. and reWe apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year

The 180 Degrees Trust was founded in 2007 to operate development courses designed for ex treme, at risk, young people, between the ages of ten and seventeen in the Canterbury area. Y oung people who were failing to engage in education, had behavioural problems. and exhibited anti-social tendencies.

As a fundraiser, the Trust is organising a three day horsetrek on the iconic Glenthorne Station, at the head of Lake Coleridge. Riders mount up on February 20th, 2015. To take advantage of the breath taking mountain scenery, rivers and lakes. The trek is suitable for horses and riders of most levels and there is limited bunkroom accommodation available. Early

bookings for this are advised.

There is also plenty of space for tents, floats and horse trucks.

The facilities are comfortable and professional catering has been em ployed to keep everyone well-fed.

“Families and groups are encouraged to attend,” said event organiser, Hororata’s Dave Sligh, Sligh “as there is ex cellent fishing, walking and mountain biking available for family and/or friends not partipating in the horse trek.

There really is something for everyone and it promises to be a wonderful ex perience.

Mark February 20th on the calendar for this forthcoming event and check the News advertisement in the New Y ear for further details.

All Bakery food will be half price on 24th December from 2:30pm N o 51 Great Alpine Highway Sh effield 7500 Ph 03 318 3876 Fax 03 318 3067 sales@sheffieldpieshop.co.nz www.sheffieldpieshop.co.nz

Last chance to order those Christmas desserts, cakes and pies for the holidays! Check out our website for details! www.sheffieldpieshop.co.nz The Sheffield Pie Shop Team would like to thank our customers for their patronage through 2014 and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in 2015.

We will be closing at 3:00pm on 24th December, selected items will be half price from 1pm! (while stocks last) We will re-open on Saturday 3rd January 2015

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For all your tools & collectables WE BUY ESTATE LOTS Hours: Wed - Sun 10am - 5pm

Closed Christmas , Boxing, & New Years Days only.

Lara Thorpe - Kirwee. Trying to help others in need. Being with family and loved ones and drinking too much wine!

Sherri Leach - Darfield.

Spending time with friends and family and remembering the birth of Jesus.

Baylee Pratt - Hanmer. (but looking to move to Darfield) Family, friends and happiness.

I love the decorations!

Charlotte Macdonald - Sheffield Enjoying the kids opening their presents and spending time with the family.

Andy Bitmead - Greendale.

Remembering why Jesus died for us and a special time to be with family and friends.

Carol Lowe - Glenroy.

Wis hing ev eryone a Merry Xmas!

South Tce, Darfield Ph 03 3 18 896 9

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Thank you so much to our customers, we really enjoy the contact we hav e with you, and appreciate your support during the year.

We will be closed for the statutory holidays & also Sat 27 th Dec and 3 rd Jan. From the girls at the Darfield PostShop.

DARFIELD POSTSHOP/KIWIBANK Ph 03 318 8003

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Christmas Gifts Christmas Decorations Christmas Stockings Table Cloths & Runners Plus much more!

Christmas Hou rs: Sat 20th December 9am - 1:00pm Mon 22nd December 9am - 5:30pm Tues 23rd December 9am - 5:30pm Wed 24th December 9am - 4:30pm Closed 25th December Reopen Wed 7th January

Wishing everyone a very Open short hours between - 12th Jan Merry Christmas Normal7th hours from 12th Jan Come visit us at & Happy Mid West Mews South Terrace, Darfie ld New Year

A Bundle of Birds, Tai Tapu’s newest retail and boutique craft space, has now opened within the premises of the Last Chintz & Co collective.

The shop is a crea tive collaboration between friends J eannie H ood and Astra McGillicuddy.

McGillicuddy Their shared love for up-cycling and making beautiful hand crafted goods has turned from home hobby to a unique shopping ex perience.

An unassuming door is the portal to a treasure trove of lovingly crafted and re-found goods. The wares, although eclectic, are carefully curated.

W hile Jeannie has a keen eye for the chocolate browns, vibrant oranges and pottery influences of the 70’s, the bright florals and geometric designs of the mid-century are Astra’s stockin-trade, and there’s always room for a little chintz.

Rosalie & Roger from Mason’s Drapery wish everyone a Merry Christmas and our very Best Wishes for 2015.

Thank you for your continued s upport.

Closed 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th Dec and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Jan Open: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm • Sat 9:30am - 12:30pm

Owners of A Bundle of Birds; Astra McGillicuddy and Jeannie Hood.

The vintage and found fabric on offer provides plen ty of inspiration and has been used to make some of the clothing, bags and accessories sold in the store.

“W e’d like people to come into the shop and feel they can pick

Tai Tapu’s Newest Retail & Craft Space NOW OPEN

72 South Terrace, Darfield • Phone 03 318 8734

T ai T apu Scout Building Hauschilds Road off the Christchurch Akaroa Rd(SH 75) • • • • •

Spending time with family.

We stock an exciting range of: We are open Handcr afted Gifts ladies hours on: Quality Vintag e & Pre-love d Cloth ing • Wednesday 9am-1 1:30 am Homew ares • Saturday 10am- 3pm Vintage & Foun d Fabric • Sunday 11am- 4pm and run Presc hoo l Craft Classes

Phone 347 8384, Text 021 623 925 or find us on Facebook at ‘A Bundle of Birds’

things up, open out the fabrics and enjoy fossicking.” W hether loitering after a coffee at the nearby Tai Tapu Store or tasked with finding the perfect gift, the job is made easier thanks to other crafters the pair have carefully selected and signed up to keep the shelves well stocked.

“In a world filled with ‘the new’, we think there’s plenty of room for things made with love or rediscovered and given a new lease on life”.

The store is also the venue for Preschool Craft Sessions on W ednesdays from 10am to 10.45am during term time.

See the advertisement in this issue for further details of location and opening hours and find them on Facebook.

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Originally established by the United Nations in 1985, De c e m b er 5 t h wa s International Volunteer Day (IVD). The goal of IV D is to heighten awareness of the importan t contri buti on of volunteer service, thereby stimulating more people in all walks of life to offer their services as volunteers, both at home and abroad.

I V D is well su pp or te d internationally, and is steadily gaining popularity in New Zealand.

In Malvern there are numerous folk who regularly volunteer their time and one such family are the Van de Pols of Sheffield.

Patrick and Bronwyn Van de Pol live on a lifestyle block near Sheffield, with daughter Zoe and son Connor.

Connor The family are actively involved in v olu n te er work in th e community.

Patrick has been volunteering for m uch o f the p ast seventeen years; beginning with the Red Cross. He is currently a member of the Sheffield Fire Service and St J o h n M a lv e r n . T h e s e organisations require a time commitment each week of approximately four and a half hours, not counting call-outs, events, meetings and ex tra training. Patrick said he decided to volunteer because, “I’m an introvert, so not only was it a way of meeting new people, it was also a way of helping the community.”

Ten year old daughter Zoe is following his lead and has been a part of St J ohn Malvern for two years. In recent competitions Zoe led her team to three first places, earning several trophies for her efforts.

Bronwyn denies doing much more than keeping house, but when questioned further she admits that she does help out at their children’s school with trips and fundraisers. W orking in the Darfield Library also means she’s on deck for additional events. “I think with work it comes down to the fa ct that we are a library that tries to involve the wider Malvern community in its events, such as story times, art exhibitions and such like, it's hard to say no,” she said modestly.

At seven years of age, son Connor is still a bit young for volunteering, but Bronwyn commented that if he does

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follow in Dad’s footsteps and join the Fire Service, he will be a fourth generation firefighter.

For those planning for nex t year, the website Volunteer New Zealand (VNZ) provides online resources and has produced a promotional toolkit th a t co m m u n i tie s a n d businesses ca n use to celebrate IV Day.

87 West Coast Rd, Sheffield • Fri 19th - Tues 23rd Dec Open 8am - 8pm • Wed 24th Dec Open 10am - 3pm • Sat 3rd - Sun 11th Jan 2015 Open 10am - 4pm

Ph Julie 029 288 3442

Full of new XMAS surprises & SUN HATS (remember be SUN SMART!) Lay-bys welcome and GIFT VOUCHERS available.

Wagon Stays Luxury Escape Experience luxury right on your doorstep…

Vouchers available - great Christmas Gift idea Jasmine & Mike wish you all a fabulous festive season!

Ph: +64 3 322 8277 Mob: +64 21 705 204 Email: hello@wagonstays.co.nz www.wagonstays.co.nz

58 South Terrace, Darfield ● Ph 318 8605

Bronwyn, Zoe, Connor and Patrick Van de Pol - a family of volunteers.

Christmas Hours: Hours • Sat 20th Dec • Sun 21st Dec • Mon 22nd Dec • Tues 23rd Dec • Wed 24th Dec • Christmas Day • Boxing Day • Sat 27th Dec • Sun 28th Dec • Mon 29th Dec • Tues 30th Dec • Wed 31st Dec • New Years Day • Fri 2nd Jan • Sat 3rd Jan • Sun 4th Jan • Mon 5th Jan

9:00am - 2:00pm Closed 8:30am - 7:00pm 8:30am - 7:00pm 8:30pm - 5:30pm Closed Closed 9:00am - 12:00pm Closed 8:30am - 5:30pm 8:30am - 5:30pm 8:30am - 5:30pm Closed Closed 9:00am - 12:00pm Closed Normal Hours

A great range of affordable gifts for everyone!

Aaron & the team wish you a happy & healthy 2015 Thank you to all our customers for your loyal support during the year!

Normal Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm, Sat 9am - 12noon

44 South Terrace, Dar field 7510 P h 318 8896 valbr iggsinteriors@ xtra.co.nz

Closed Statutory Days Only.

Wishing all our clients a very Merry Christmas and safe travelling over the holidays.

(Open between Christmas & New Year)

Val and The Team

Janetta, Nicky & Sue wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays 51 South Terrace, Darfield. Ph 03 317 9250 janettadykes@gmail.com

We will be closed from 25 th December for our annual holiday break, and reopening 9:00am on Wednesday 14 th January 2015.

• Rods • Tracks

• Blinds • Cushions

• Upholstery • Giftware

• Mirrors • Lamps

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www.73hire.co.nz P: 318 8228 M: 027 483 0904 E: enquiries@73hire.co.nz

Christmas/New Years Hours We close Christmas Eve (24th Dec) & reopen at 7:30am on Monday 5th Jan 2015.

Thank you for your support over this last year. Have a safe Christmas & New Year celebrations.

Hrs: Mon - Sat 7:30am - 5:30pm 26 Horndon St Darfield

From all of us at Darfield ITM we wish you a Safe and Happy Christmas!

Season’s Greetings to Residents of the Malvern Community At this time of the year when we spend time with our families it is timely to consider how fortunate we are to live in a community that cares.

We would like to give particular thanks to the members of community, hall and reserve committees in the Malvern district for the time and effort you spend in working for the advancement of your community on a wide range of challenging issues. The Board thanks all of you for that contribution.

On behalf of the Board, we wish you and your family a happy and relaxing Christmas and safe and prosperous New Year.

Jenny Gallagher, Mary Ireland, Judith Pascoe, Bob Mugford and Kerry Pauling, Councillors Sam Broughton & John Morten

Malvern Community Board - Jenny Gallagher, Mary Ireland, Judith Pascoe, Bob Mugford, Kerry Pauling.

We will be closing on the 24th December at 2pm and re-ope ning on the 29th December.

Then closing 31st of December and re-opening on 5th January

Seasons’ greetings and welcome to your Community Board Update. I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone happy holidays. It has been a busy year for the Community Board and we anticipate a number of community projects nex t year that will keep us all busy.

The Board meets monthly and we arrange public forum speakers to speak on topical issues. If you have any issue that you believe the Board may be able to help you with please contact the Chair, J enny Gallagher on 318 1784 to discuss. Our meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.

Community Board Funding This financial year we have allocated grants to various individuals, groups, teams and schools. Funding grants are available to support individuals, teams and organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in Selwyn.

Community Services Awards The Board held their Awards evening on Thursday, December 4th 2014. These Awards recognised people in the Malvern District who Members of the Malvern Community Board have provided outstanding voluntary service to the community. would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas Nominations come from the community. and Safe, Happy Holidays.

Away Meetings We are avail able throughout the holidays for Every three months we take our Board meetings to different any concerns you may have. communities. Each community committee is given the opportunity Jenny Gallagher, Bob Mugford, Mary Ireland, to speak on issues relating to their area. The Council then Judith Pascoe, Kerry Pauling, responds to these through our Community Board.

New Project Cr John Morten, Cr Sam Broughton The Board anticipates facilitating a new walkway project nex t year.

If you are interested in being part of this project please contact the Chair to discuss.

PH: 03 318 7474 85 NORTH TERRACE DARFIELD Email: info@darfielditm.co.n z

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a Merry Xmas.

I will be available over the holiday period if you have any concerns.

John Morten 317 9001 or 027 002 578

Jenny Gallagher - Chair, Malvern Community Board

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Glenroy celebrated Christmas with a Party, held on December 14th.

A lovely time was had by the forty plus attendees and of course Santa was a hit wit h the children.

Another year of learning and fun has come to an end at Darfield Playcentre, as the children attended the last sessions of the year. It has been a busy term with plenty going on at the Centre and also a couple of outings and visits. One of the major highlights of the term was a trip to Charlie Draper’s farm, to see his plane, tractors, diggers and other farm vehicles.

Th ere are many vehi cl e enthusiasts at Playcentre and it was fabulous to see them enjoying some real life action.

Playcentre thanks the Draper family for organising and hosting this event. Playcentre children and families felt fortunate this term to be invited

by Sheffield School to join in with their Perceptual Motor Programme, which runs in their New Entran ts’ class. The children who attended enjoyed challenging themselves on the activities and working alongside the school children to complete these challenges.

“A big thanks to Sheffield School for inviting us and looking after our children so well, ” said a Playcen tre spokesperson.

As always, the children at Darfield Playcentre spent some time planning and creating a display for the Kirwee Show.

This year childre n were encouraged to bring in their favourite thing and to share it with their peers, before drawing or painting it for display at the Show. There was a wide range of items brought along from toys, photos, books and more.

The Playcentre year ended on a high with the annual Christmas Party, and with children enjoying a bouncy castle, a yummy

ANNABEL’S EDUCARE & 3 YR OLD & 4 YR OLD KINDERGARTENS South Tce, Darfield Annabel’s Educare:

3 & 4 Year Kindergarten:

Close: 24th Dec - 3pm Re-open : 5th January 2015

Close: 24th Dec - 3pm Reopen: 8th January 2015

Thank you to all our past and present families for your support Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy Holidays

1D Cardale Street Darfield Phone 03 318 8836 www.darfieldpreschool.co.nz

Father Christmas is eagerly awaited at the Darfield Playcentre Christmas party. spread of food and of course a visit from Santa - who was very generous with his gift giving!

Some of the Playcentre parents h av e be e n ex tra bu sy organising a Christmas raffle an d they are ex trem ely appreciative of the support for this, given by local businesses.

It has enabled them to put together a fabulous hamper and other prizes.

Playcentre is a non-profit organisation who rely on fundraising in order to provide a range of fantastic opportunities and resour ces to foster ch il dr en ’s le ar ni ng a n d development, and to keep such a wo n d e r f u l l e a r n i n g environment present in this community. Raffle organisers also thank all those who purchased tickets.

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic 2015!

Closed from 25th Dec - reopen Mon 5th January 2015, at 7:30am

Darfield Playcentre would like to thank the following list of businesses that supported our Raffle • • • • • • • • • •

Bahara Motel, Springfield Bridgestone Charlie Draper Cookie time Darfield Bakery Darfield Challenge Darfield Dairy Darfield Four Square Darfield Gym Darfield Hair Boutique

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Darfield Hotel Darfield Mechanical Darfield Pharmacy Darfield Plant Centre.

Darfield PostShop Darfield Swimming Pool Doughboys Espress Yourself Café Farmlands Darfield Gnomes Alpine Sports

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“W e've been painting the windows again, this year, at Trinity Church,” said Rev. Susan Baldwin.

Baldwin “For the past two years we've painted a nativity scene, but this year we got ambitious and invited some of the local children and teens (plus a few adults) to paint a new scene every day on the church windows.”

“Trinity Church is now counting down the days to Christmas with its outdoor Advent Calendar.”

There are many types of calendars used in different countries. The most common ones here, in Britain and in the United States, are made of paper or card with 25 little windows. A window is opened on every day. W hen they were first made, they displayed scenes from the Christmas story of the birth of Jesus. They are call ed A dve nt C alen dar s because Advent is the short season of four Sundays and weeks before Christmas. Advent means 'Coming' in Latin.

Christians use the four Sundays and weeks of Advent to prepare for celebrating the birth of Jesus at Christmas. Local children, teens and adults have been

Darfield’s Trinity Church displays an almost blank canvas for its unique window Advent Calendar.

Left: Donna Gumley paints her addition to the Christmas Advent calendar at Trinity painting a new scene each day, Church. Above: Completed days

leading up to December 24th. A written description about each one. Local artist Lorraine Jacobs window's place in the Christmas has painted the central window story is posted beside each with the nativity scene.

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Sponsors Chris and Keri Judd with Darfield Fire Brigade Chief, Alan Kittelty and the new portable lighting units.

A generous donation from the J udd Family of W estacre Farm along with a grant from Four Winds Foundation Limited has enabled the Darfield Volunteer Fire Brigade to purchase new portable lighting units. The units

provide numerous benefits; they are more portable, and more compact than the existing units, so take up less storage space, plus can be set up in a shorter amount of time.

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The new Hororata Reserve, walk, cycle and horse riding track has now reached stage two and will, when completed, take users all the way around the seventy hectare Reserve.

Already a surprisingly large number of people are using this new and ex citing facility.

S ta ge on e, whi ch wa s completed in spring this year follows the western b o und ary of th e reserve, beside Hororata Road to Th wai tes’ Road , and adjacent to St J ohn’s church.

Linked by Thwaites’ Road, stage two, just completed, then returns along the eastern boundary of the Reserve to link up with tracks that now follow the equestrian course around the racecourse and ice skating lake . As f unds be com e available these existing tracks wil be upgraded, to bring them to the same standard as the two new sections. In time it is hoped funding will be found to connect s tages one and two, thereby avoiding the need to use Thwaites’ Road. A fun day, walk, run and cycle is planned for Autumn 2015 to celebrate progress so far. Once this project is completed it is sure to attract large numbers of users from the local community and the greater Canterbury area. An awesome rural venue to walk or ride a bike or horse in a safe e nv ir o nm e n t ha s be e n created. The work done so far has been financed by the Reserves contribution fund as well as revenue from the equestria n cross co un try course.

“A couple of thank yous,” said Dave Sligh, Sligh Chairman, Hororata Reserves Committee, “ should

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We will be closed from 24th December - 5th January.

Merry Christmas to all - thanks for your support this year.

The Darfield Dental Centre will be closed from Thursday 18th December 2014.

We re-open Monday 12th January, 2015.

For severe pain emergency over the Christmas period the on-call cell phone is 027 683 0679.

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The Malvern Collie Club have been in existence for well over one hundred years and early nex t year will host a Field Day, for Maiden dogs only, at Annavale Station (by kind permission of Reece and Mel Cleland).

Cleland The Field Day is to be held on Sunday, J anuary 25th and see advertisement in the New Y ear for further details.

The event will begin at 9:30am with all dogs present required to be registered before midday (dogs must be dosed and hold a current certificate - see local vet). There will be a Huntaway and a short hill pulling course, with a competition on both

courses, being held after lunch.

Yards will also be set up for starting-out dogs, and for demonstration. Collie Club members from both Malvern and Glenroy Clubs, will be on hand to offer training tips for anyone with a young dog and just starting. They can offer guidance, or assistance with a dog problem that needs fixing away from home. It’s the place to be for spectators too - a beautiful setting and the opportunity to see what makes a working dog. New members are welcome and refreshments and food will be available.

The information and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors.

The final approval of letters for print, rests with the editors.

(Unless by prior arrangement, letters to the Editor should be no more than 200 words [approximately] in length.)

Letters to the editor won’t be considered for publication without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed. Letters written using a pseudonym, are unable to be published - The Editors

LENDING OVER 80% Christma s money saving t ips: The countdown to Christmas began a long time ago, and hopefu lly you’ve been putting a little bit of money as ide too t o alleviate the financial burden of the h oli day season.

There’s so much we need to purchase, from Ch ristmas presents and fancy food to tanks of pet rol and plane tickets home. If you haven’t been putting mo ney aside you might be lo oking ahead at the coming month s w ith a little trepi dation, but perhaps that’s t he incentive you need to start saving mo ney for the hol idays next year.

So if you’re wonder ing ho w you’l l stretch the budget t his Christmas, why not try some of t hese money-saving tips: 1. Instead of a proper tree, buy a plastic tree that’ll last more than one Chri stmas.

2. Do your present shopp ing in the New Year, when everyone is retu rning t heir unwanted gifts.

3. Leave the kids at home when shop ping – you m ight be feeling a litt le too generou s and let t hem fill t he trol ley with un necessary ju nk.

4. Watch YouTube videos on making your own decorations. There are some great tutoria ls out there that make it real ly easy.

5. Make sou p on Boxing Day. Instead of throw ing out all the left over bone s an d vegetable s fr om Ch ristmas dinner, put them in a pot and make soup.

6. If you have to fill stockings, don’t be scared of putt ing something practical in there to take u p a litt le space, l ike socks or a new pair of under wear.

7. Many supermarkets have schemes that all ow you t o put mo ney as ide regularly for sto re credit over the Christmas break.

8. Do a second hand Secret Santa… that way you’re only buying the one present, and if it has to be second hand, your budget w on’t take a big hit.

9. Ask the kids to make prese nts. They might want to get you something, and you’ll end up paying for your own present, so get them to make something instead.

10. Ham, turkey and chicken gets more expensive closer to Christmas, so base your l unch arou nd a different meat, like steak or sea fo od.

Worst mo ney saving advice: While research ing ou r money saving tip s we found some bizar re advice that may be a little wei rd or u nusual, but wi ll defin itely he lp you save the pennies! Here are some of the best o nes: 1. If you have a dog, collect the hair it sheds duri ng the year. At the end of the year you shoul d have eno ugh hair to knit yourse lf a jersey. After al l, better a s weater from a dog you know and love, than from a sheep you'l l never meet.

2. If you're hosting a dinne r party and don 't have a lot of cash, make alternative after-dinner mints. Just freeze a tube of toothpa ste, then cut it open and sl ice the contents into wafer-thin pieces to produce your very own treats.

They'll lo ok cool and al so leave your guest s wit h fresh breath.

3. Use an ol d calendar. ie 2014 shoul d’ve been able to u se a calendar from 2003, 1992, 1986, 1975, 1964, 1958, 1947, 1936, 1930 and 1919.

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To the Editors: It was with honour and humour when I noted my photo entitled ‘King of the Kitchen’ at the Day Club Christmas function.

However I feel the credit goes to ‘the girls of the kitchen’. A special thanks for their planning, purchasing and formulation of the Club activities for such a wonderful Christmas celebration. Also an ex tended thank-you to all volunteers of the Club for their input throughout the year.

I consider, at this time, it’s appropriate for our committee to thank all volunteers of our community/district such as St John, Fire Brigades, rugby, netball & garden bowls’ Clubs along with the many other organisations within our community. W ithout the input of volunteers, we and other activities, could not exist.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Y ear.

John Newton, Coalgate.

To the Editors: In reply to Paul McOscar (December 12th.), I would think his directions to his guests are just as confusing as his actual address - Homebush Road, Glentunnel, - opposite the Hororata Golf Club.

Perhaps he would like to re-write history there as well.

I would also suggest that he looks up that dictionary for the meaning of the word ‘Commemorative’. Once again you cannot change history and make an original building into one that ‘commemorates’ itself.

However it is nice that he admits to being one of the complainers.

W e now know who to blame for this fiasco.

Laurie Squires, Hororata.

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From: Selwyn MP Amy Adams:

Merry Christmas from HotelHomes PM. Property Management never sleeps, appoint us now and enjoy a stress free holiday!

I would like to wish all of the readers of the Malvern News a very happy Christmas and New Year.

I hope that you have the chance to relax with family and friends and that, whether you are staying at home or travelling away over the holiday period, you may be able to enjoy some more settled weather than the chaotic extremes we have been experiencing during Spring.

It has been a busy year and I have enjoyed catching up with some of you when I have been out and about in the electorate at various events. Thank you for your support this year - it is an honour to have the opportunity to represent you in Parliament for another term and I am looking forward to working hard for Selwyn again during 2015.

As always, if you have any concerns or issues that you think I may be able to assist with please do contact my office in Templeton for advice. My office will be closed for the Christmas-New Year period from Tuesday 23rd December and will re-open again on Wednesday 14th January.

Contact: Rebecka S laven Phone: 03 318 1355 Email: rentals@hhpm.co.nz

Wishing all my clients a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Amy Adams

Thank you for your support this year I am available throughout the holiday period if required.

From the Mayor of Selwyn Kelvin Coe: Season’s greetings one and all and a special welcome to all the new arrivals to our district this year. It’s been another year of extraordinary growth for Selwyn with all the challenges and opportunities that it brings.

Christmas is a time to share friendship and goodwill with our family and friends, and recognise the true treasures in our life as we care and share our values and ideals with others.

We owe so much to so many when we think of all the volunteers who contribute to the wellbeing of our community. Our sports clubs, recreational, cultural activities and Community Care services are all largely serviced by volunteers.

Our new Community Response programme initiated following the earthquakes, is proving very successful and complements our emergency service and Civil Defence volunteers.

Volunteers all contribute so much to the wellbeing of our community and ensuring Selwyn is such a wonderful place to live, work and play.

On behalf of the Councillors and myself, I would like to thank all t hos e wh o h av e supported us and Council staff in the many activiti es undertaken during the year.

After a particularly busy year I hope we can all enjoy the Christmas break, take time to reflect and refresh as we remember family and friends, and consider the good things in life.

It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to work with you and for you this past year.

Safe journeys, Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year to you all.

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Reported crime for the past year in the Darfield Policing area fell by 10%. Assistance from the Malvern Community Patrol is much appreciated by the Darfield Police Team and is credited with assisting this drop in crime. To have this kind of support by locals Free initial consultation and budget analysis in our community is one of the reasons why Tony, Dave and I (Andy) enjoy Policing so much in Darfield and the wider rural area.

Contact: Christchurch 03 339 0401, F ax 03 339 0408 ∗ On December 1st, 2014 the new drink driving laws came into effect. For adult drivers Email: cls@cls.c o.nz now the legal limit has reduced to 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. If PO Box 8177, Riccarton, C hristchurch 8440 drinking, organise a sober driver or use the courtesy vans provided. ∗ More responsible drinking and driving behaviours has the potential to reduce crime and in particular domestic violence.

On a light hearted moment, last Summer when out patrolling our local highways, I stopped a group of twenty odd gang members on motorbikes at the top of the Waimakariri Gorge. A local farmer came winding up the Gorge a short time later in his four wheel drive and obviously thought, "this poor bugger is a bit Our office will be closing T uesday 23rd Dec & reopening Monday 12th Jan. outnumbered and may need a hand!" The concerned We can be contacted on cell throughout farmer stopped and asked if I needed assistance, to the holiday period & messages will be which I replied that I was fine and appreciated his offer. cleared from the office.

As the farmer was driving away one of the Rebel gang Kerin, Matt & Maggie wish members said, "What's he going to do, throw a sheep at ever yone a safe, relaxing holiday us?" break and a happy 2015.

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W hile the cooler weather may have kept a few away from last Saturday’s Country Christmas in the Park event in Darfield, organisers were still ex tremely happy with the turnout.

“The weather certainly didn’t dampen any spirits,” said the event orga niser, Re becka Slaven.

Slaven Feedback from the event was all positive, with one woman heard to say, that it was the best show ever, largely due to the diversity of performers on offer.

“Every performer was just awesome,” Rebecka enthused.

“They really came together and wow, I thought the talent was just amazing.”

“Although we ran over time by quite some, the end was a massive highlight for me with local children singing Christmas carols and Kim Churton getting those remaining, out of their seats and dancing away to Zumba routines.” “Chevonn Chevonn W alker was a fantastic MC and the whole event and its

performers just engendered a huge sense of pride.”

“I really enjoyed myself,” Rebecka added, “and I could not have done it without a great support crew and fantastic people on the night.”

“A huge thank you to everyone and I hope you all have a very merry Christmas,” she finished.

Any lost property left at the event is currently at the Darfield Library.

The winner of best decorated shop was: Darfield’s New Image Hair Salon.

The winner of best Christmas yard was: 8 Oldham Place, Gus Thomas (15) on guitar with Lauren Humphreys (14) singing.

Darfield.

The winner of the seven years and under colouring competition was: Aneah Theropolis and winner of the eight years and over was: Brittney Blackburn.

Blackburn

On Guitar-Holly Kimber (15) and singing, Chevonn W alker (18) Local band Veloset: L to R: Vocals - Aaron McIndoe, Lead Guitar - Gareth Rowlands, Drums - Alysha Stuart, Bass - Steven Redmond, Guitar - Scott McIntosh.

Father Christmas makes his much awaited arrival and disembarks from the Malvern Community Patrol vehicle.

Singer Manaia Davies (9).

Kate Meder and Grace Lemon collecting donations.

Queues of expectant children wait for a word with Santa and a sweet lollipop to go with it.

John Grennell entertains.

Don Kars and John Ludemann cooking food on behalf of the Darfield Rugby Club.

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Dancer Jessica Galletly (12)

Singer/guitarist Jayden Shingleton (15)

Emily, Charlotte, Ava, Amy, Bianca and Liam with Mr W hippy.

This group of young local singers entertained the crowd with some festive songs.

The team at New Image, Taryn Nicholls, Holly Barnett, Beth Brewster and Salon Owner, Lisa Smith outside the Salon which won the best decorated shop window.

A huge thanks to all our sponsors who so kindly supported this year’s Country Christmas in the Park. Without the support of businesses and individuals, it would not be possible to bring the evening to Darfield.

Thanks must also go out to our star performers, you were just fantastic and finally a big thank you to everybody that attended, it was great to see so many people enjoying the Christmas spirit.

Thank you to the following businesses and individuals......

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73 Hire Annabel's Education, Darfield Bond Frew Ltd Christchurch Casino Darfield Chiropractic Darfield Hair Boutique Darfield Hotel Darfield ITM Darfield Pharmacy Darfield Physio & Gym

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Darfield Postshop Darfield Rugby Club Darfield Seed Cleaning Darfield Tearooms & Dairy Darfield Bakery Erna - Massage Therapist Farmlands, Darfield Farmlands Real Estate Fonterra Darfield Gnomes Alpine Sports

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HotelHomes Property Management Liz Broughton Massage Mac's Mart Malvern Community Board Malvern News - The Janz New Image Hair Salon PGG Wrightson Rural Building Solutions Rustic Furniture

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Selwyn District Council Sicon Ferguson Summer of Fun Waste Management Solutions All lost property can be collected from the Darfield Library.

Thank you to you all and we look forward to seeing you next year.

Merry Christmas to you all from Rebecka Slaven

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Windwhistle Garage Ltd Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas & Prosperous New Year.

Closed 19th Dec till 5th Jan 2015.

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The staff at Newlands wish all their valued customers a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year & look forward to seeing you all in 2015.

Xmas/New Year Hours: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mon 22nd Dec Tues 23rd Dec Wed 24th Dec Thurs 25th Dec Fri 26th Dec Sat 27th Dec Mon 29th Dec Tues 30th Dec Wed 31st Dec Thurs 1st Jan Fri 2nd Jan Sat 3rd Jan

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The team at Darfield Bridgestone Tyre Centre wish you all a safe & merry Festive Season.

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From Paul Cossey, Pastor, Darfield Baptist Church: Christmas Good News for All People This Christ mas is sig nifica nt for New Zealand a s it is 200 years since Sa muel Mars den an d a s mall group of CMS missi onaries were invited by Chie f Ruatara an d 4 other chie fs to sp eak to a Maori settlement ab out their Christian faith. This happe ned in the Bay of Islands in the s mall Oihi Bay. Over 3000 Maori were present. Samuel Marsde n’s Christ mas Day message focuSsed on Luke 2. 10, where t he angel s peaks to s hep herds, “I bring you g ood news that will bring great joy to all people.”

Chief Ruatara explained as mu ch as he coul d and reas sured the people that this ‘good news’ would be come clear over time. T hose pre sent were not able to compre hen d the full signifi cance of this visit and the message. However, they did respon d with a dan ce of j oy (haka) a nd welcome d the missionaries to stay with them.

Two thoughts are signifi cant i n Marsd en’s ser mon. The Good News demonstrates that this message is for our blessi ng and bene fit. And it is for all people. There are not insiders and outsiders, s ome who are fav oured a nd other s who are e xclu ded.

Over the e nsuing de cade other missi onaries ca me an d lived i n Maori settleme nts in Northland. They w orked har d at good relation s, writing out the Ma ori language a nd translating the Scripture , teaching Maori t o read a nd write (in both Ma ori an d English ).

They also had to learn how to live off this n ew land. Shee p far ming was first introdu ced here and pastoral farming was establishe d. It was not all plain sailing. Life in New Zealand with its isolation b ought many hardshi ps an d challenges. Missionary mistakes, misu nderstan ding, mi scondu ct were also part of the mi x.

However, by the mid -1820 ’s s ome Maori were b ecoming Christians and t hey were eager to share the message of pea ce on earth, goodwill to all peopl e. It led to much bles sing as tribes embrace d forgiveness rather than revenge. T he missi onary’s relation ship with Maori established a foundation on which the Treaty of Waitangi was signed. Its provision for indigenous pe ople is uniq ue a mong the history of colonisati on. Many ti mes, as missi onaries travelled to other parts of New Zealand , they found t he ‘good news’ had pre ced ed the m, as Maori took the scriptures and good news to heart and shared it with family and foe alike.

By the 1850’s , 60% of Maori considere d the mselves to be Christian.

You may not b e fa miliar with this part of our New Zealand story, but a s I have lear ned more, I have been i nspired a nd fou nd it to be Good News for all pe ople. T hat’s the message Maori embrace d in those early years and it’s one that is still true today. May you experie nce t his Good News a fresh this Christma s. Read the Gospel of Luke for fresh insight this Christma s.

May I commen d two books written by Keith New man, T he Bible an d Treaty, and Beyond Betrayal (both of whi ch are available in Selwyn Libraries ).

Through out this year many group s have visited Oihi Bay and Waitangi to hear the stories and enjoy the se spe cial place s in New Zealan d’s history.

The 24 -7 youth workers had their annual confere nce there. In Nove mber my wife Angela and I had th e privilege of visiting Oi hi Bay, where Quality used car, commercial & Marsden’s Cr oss is, for our 4WD tyres at an affordable price!

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Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to being of assistance next year.

Have a Safe & Happy Xmas from Stu, Pip & The Team

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Open throughout the holiday period Ph 318 2345 CLOSED STATUTORY DAYS ONLY A/H 318 2897 Wishing all our customers and friends a safe and healthy Christmas & New Year.

Thank you for your loyalty.

Yerry and the Team.

Fr iday 19th December 2014

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HORORATA ENGINEERING Closing on Midday 19th Dec & reopening Monday 5th Jan Thanks to our clientele for your support.

Selwyn MP A my Adams has commended six local Have a Safe & Happy Christmas Christmas schools for join ing together to form the Malvern community of schools.

“From term one next year, students at Darfield School, Glentunnel School, Darfield High School, Sheffield Contributing School, Springfield School and Windwhistle School will be part of a community that will allow them to benefit from shared teachin g practices and ex pertise,” A my said.

“I’m proud of our local schools for gettin g on board wit h the Government’s $359 million ‘In vestin g in Educational Success’ in it iative to lift achievement by helpin g schools share their best teachers and principals.

“Evidence shows that the quality of education and school leadership are the two most important factors in Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! a child’s education, so we are supporting those areas,” A my said.

A my added that the Government wanted to see greater collaboration among schools, improved transition through the education system for children, and better career pathways for early childhood and primary Thank you for your support this year. teachers.

Wishing you all Workshop Shout a Merry Xmas TONIGHT (19th Dec) & Safe New Year.

All welcome from 5pm Remember the shop is open The workshop will be closed Phone 03 318 2844 every day except Christmas Day between Christmas & for all your supplies The team would like to thank all their

Sean & Jo Smith & Staff

customers, and wish them a Merry Christmas.

Please be advised w e will be closed from noon 24th Dec until 12th Jan See you again in 2015!

• Party Ice • Phone top-ups • Fishing Licences

• Christmas Nibbles • NZ Post • Groceries

HOURS 7:00am - 7:30pm ALL ENQUIRIES PH 318 4845

New Year but onon-call emergency work is available.

AA & Roadside rescue contract services will be running as usual.

Closed Statutory days only.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Fr iday 19th December 2014

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From Susan Baldwin, vicar of the Malvern Anglican Parish: General Cartage Bulk Grain & Fertiliser Hay & Baleage Wool & Machinery Aggregates & Shingle Supplies

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25 years experience in farm development & main tenance

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Warren & Carey w ish all our clients a Merry Christm as & a Prosperous New Year!

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Wi shing every one a Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Yea r!

One of the smallest details of the story of the birth of Jesus is that he is born in a manger. That’s all it says, a manger. It doesn’t mention a stable, but we assume a stable because where else would you find a manger?

Sometimes it is depicted as a cave, since the countryside of Bethlehem lends itself to keeping animals sheltered in small caves. But the only thing mentioned is a manger.

And for some reason, Luke sees fit to mention this little detail not just once but twice in his Gospel.

The first mention is in the angel’s message - according to Luke’s gospel the angel says to the shepherds: “This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” It is significant that they Rev Susan Baldwin overlooks do not say, “go into Bethlehem, and keep looking until an entirely different kind of you find a baby. You can’t miss it, he’ll be the only one in flock than that usually found a manger.” No, the angel says, “this will be a sign for in her church. you: and by doing so it implies a deeper meaning, a particular significance for this event. It is important enough that Luke doesn’t want us to miss it, so he says it again: “the shepherds went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.”

What is a manger after all? It is a container from which animals normally feed. And yet, we think it’s significant that the shepherds found him in a manger, and not someplace else. Being born in a manger is a powerful symbol: Jesus is born and later he calls himself the “bread of life.” He is sustenance for the world; he is where the world’s hungers can be fed. He is also called Prince of Peace. If you will come and eat at his banquet, you will taste peace. If you drink at his table, you will taste justice. If you are hungry for hope, he is the place that you will find sustenance. When the angel says, “this will be a sign for you,” it is not about giving directions. It is the significance of Jesus Christ, the son of God, born in a manger, a place where feeding occurs, where hunger can be satisfied. The sign of a manger is the sign that Christ will be our sustenance. The hungers of everyday men and women are for peace, for hope, for courage to face our addictions, for easing our loneliness, for freedom from our anger or regrets.

That’s why the hymn, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Main West Coast Rd, Yaldhurst RD 6 Chch concludes saying: “The Wishing all our valued customers a hopes and fears of all the very Merry Christmas and a years are met in thee tonight.” We will be hungry Healthy, Happy New Year more than once in our WE WILL BE CLOSING MIDDAY 24TH DEC & lives, and we can come to RE-OPENING ON MON 5TH JAN 2014 God to have our hungers All enquiries please satisfied. phone 03 342 6223 or fax 03 342 6234

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Fr iday 19th December 2014

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Author J oe Charles was born in Timaru, his parents both from Central Otago pioneer families.

By the 1950’s he was farming at Glenroy. Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, J oe started writing at a young age.

His first ballad, written at the age of ten was duly submitted to his Correspondence School teacher, who ex pressed a wish, “that he put as much effort into his school work as into rhyming ramblings”. Despite this less than encouraging start J oe continued writing and went on to be one of New Zealand's best known ballad writers.

His first book, ’Black Billy Tea’ was published in 1990. The book contained a ballad entitled ‘The Coleridge Run’ about a traction engine race. The ballad now appears on the new information board at the Lake Coleridge Power Station which was unveiled recently at the 100 year celebrations.

Singer W illiam Clauson, Clauson made a recording of 'Black Billy Tea', recognising the importance of

J oe's work as a folklorist, he told J oe that he had a duty to continue to record the history of the nation in song.

W hile J oe passed away in 1991 his legacy continues through his daughter Robyn Matheson, who has recently published a second book of her father’s writings.

The book, ’Blackberry Pie’ contains several ballads related to the Malvern district and continues J oe’s mission; to record New Zealand's colourful folk-past in verse, while there were still the old timers with anecdotes to tell them.

This is the history of the ordinary people who helped build a nation; history which is gathered in bars and shearing sheds and not gleaned from books. Tall stories are blended with genuine historical events.

The ballads finding their strength in Joe’s love of the land, its mountains, rivers, and wild-life and in his commitment to the history of ordinary people. Along with a powerful sense of the past, J oe had a fine

Phone:

Wayne Boyes

0274710674 All general excavation work undertaken

support throughout the year.

Yard Closed: 23rd Dec 2014 till 5th Jan 2015 Please phone Wayne for any emergency w ork.

The late Joe Charles, author. ear for the way people speak and a sure feeling for the traditional rhythms of the popular ballad.

This new collection of ballads in the old-time style will doubtless appeal to anyone with an interest in New Zealand folklore.

Goldiggers, swaggies, shearers, drovers, rouseabouts and sailors crowd the pages, bringing the past to life.

Copies of the book are available at the Darfield’s Gift Gallery, u ps tairs a bov e Es pre ss Y ourself.

clients Merry Christmas & thank them for their

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FOR ALL ENQUIRES PHONE 03 318 8371 MACHINERY HIRE SPECIALISTS Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Lyndon Harrows & Hire.

Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas & safe holidays, see you in 2015!

Workshop closed 19th Dec - reopens 5th Jan Hire closed 23rd Dec - reopens 5th Jan

See you in the New Year.

Hours - Collection 8:00am - 9:00am Drop Off 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy, Safe Holidays.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Closing 4pm Friday 19th December Re-opening 7:30am Monday 5th January

Fr iday 19th December 2014

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From the Darfield Volunteer Fire Brigade: NZ patented CROSS SLOT proven technology delivers accurate seed to soil contact and is the only drill to place fertiliser alongside the seed.

Phone Rob: 027 525 9002 Marg: 027 222 5499 Email: thomasnotillage@gmai l.com

Wishing our clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous 2015.

The members of the Darfield Volunteer Fire Brigade would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

We wish to sincerely thank the Darfield commu nity and businesses for their continued su pport throughout 2014.

For those who are travelling on the roads this holiday season please drive safely and have regular rests on long trips.

Alan Kittelty - CFO

“Be prepared for this season’s harvest” BOOK EARLY! Phone Matthew 021 526 576 www.broadgateharvesting.com Wishing all our clients a Merry Christma s.

All the best for a successful harvest.

From the Team at St John Malvern Thank you to the Team at the Malvern News for their support again this year.

We are looking forward to the time in the new year when we can welcome the community to our new home in Darfield.

Please take care and stay safe over the holiday season.

From Freerange Pooches Andrew and Shell would like to thank all of our clients new and old for your supp ort over the past year, special thanks to Darfield Vets, Malvern News and Springfield Garage for keeping us going.

Hope you all have a safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year.

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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Fr iday 19th December 2014

At Hororata Primary School’s final assembly for 2014 a very ex cited J oe Cookson was presented with a $ 500 voucher

from Hub Cycles, Tower J unction; an amount that will allow him to purchase a bike, plus accessories, including a

Back L to R: Peter Wissel (Fulton Hogan Limited), David Spriggs (Downer NZ Ltd), and Michael Grey (Central Plains W ater) with Joe Cookson, the winner of the bike voucher draw.

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helmet. J oe’s name was drawn from those who had diligently worn their High-Visibility Safety Vests, which had been donated to the school by Central Plains W ater and the Downer, Fulton Hogan, J ohn Holland J oint Venture. Visitors representing these companies made the prize draw. Any pupils not wearing their vests for a given number of times, unfortunately had their names removed from the draw.

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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

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Fr iday 19th December 2014

W hen the Canterbury Mini Moto cross Clu b hel d i ts Christmas party on Sunday December, 14th the emphasis

was definitely on fun. Featuring motorbike riding (of course), bouncy castle, games, BBQ and Santa, the event was held at the

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private Darfield club track – on Deans Road, near Darfield.

Fun riding in the morning in split classes of Mini MX team relay races, was followed by Mums on their children’s bike race.

Y oungsters had a laugh; while Mum jumped on their bike and raced other Mums!

There was a surprise visit from Santa, and a fun afternoon of games, laughs and just hanging out with motocross mates!

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Darfield Ladies Bowls

Anyone lost a Wallaby?

This very dead and slightly dishevelled one was on the roadside in Darfield this week - a long journey from its South Canterbury home and one it was unlikely to have made under its own steam!

Results - Friday 12th December The Final Round of the Ladies Pennants was held in Oxford after being rained out the previous week.

Dar field vs West Melt on Singles: P Maxwell Won 18 - 7 Pairs: P Maxwell, (S) B Brook Won 19 - 2 Triples: M Gray, (S) L Williams, W Clucas Won 18 - 6 Fours: M Gray, (S) L Williams B Brook, W Clucas Won 19 - 4 At the completion of this Final Round Darfield won the 2014 Pennant.

Players who have competed and contributed to the win in this competition are: Bev Brook, Wendy Clucas, Margaret Gray, Betty Green, Jill Hopkirk, Allison Lalor, Joan McQueen, Pat Maxwell, Lois Williams.

Results 13th December 2014 Competition: Stableford

1st Geoff Maynard 44 points 2nd Trevor Michael 44 points 3rd Gwen Heffernan 43 points 4th Laurie Black 43 points 5th Adam Hayward 41 points 6th Andrew black 39 points 7th Trevor Harris 39 points Closest to the pins: #9 Gwen Heffernan #13 Brendan Nalley #17 Graham Oakley Longest Drive : Men #11 - Andrew Black Ladies #11 Dale McDonald

Malvern Women’s Pennants Results 12th December played at Oxford Coalgate vs Kirwee 1

STATISTICS DURING NOVEMBER 2014: Duty Hours On Transport: 228.5 On Standby: 1016 Events duty: 76

Extra Hours Other: 54 Training: 154 Nov total: 1,528.5

Calls Medical: 32 Trauma: 26 Total: 58

Kilometres Darfield 1: 3845 Darfield 91: 77 Darfield 2: 53

Fire Safety Message: If you're stuck trying to think of a Christmas gift for somebody this year, why not buy them a smoke alarm? You might just save their life.

STATS FROM INDIVIDUAL FIRE DISTRICTS DURING NOVEMBER 2014 Brigade

Good Elec Intent hazd

Darfield Coalgate Hororata Kirwee Sheffield Springfield

Mobile Pump Hazd Inc

3

Vegetat Fire

Natural disaster

Rescue, Emerg, Medic

MVA

5

1

1

Misc Fire

Special Struct False TOTAL Service Alarm Calls

2

1 10

1 3

1

1

1

2

1

3 2

10 0 2 17 6 3

Malvern Women’s Pennants final res ults played over 5 games 1st: Darfield - 27 (on countback) 2nd: Oxford - 27 3rd: Kirwee 2 - 24 4th: Coalgate - 21 5th: Kirwee 1 - 15 6th: West Melton - 6

The Malvern Bow ling Sub-Cent re Men's Open Pairs for the Duncan Cup was won in dominant fashion by Graham Rowe (left) and Ray Hunt (right) from the Darfield Club.

Runners-up were B ob Burnett and Bill Paikal from West Melton.

Ryman Healthcare were the sponsors and Malvern are grateful for their support.

If anyone has information about the Duncan Cup, which was presented in memory of Nurse, Kathleen Duncan, Duncan the Malvern Sub Centre would love to hear from them.

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Singles: J Freit as won 16-5 Pairs: N McRae (s), J Freitas won 17-6 Triples: H Patterson (s), C Palmer, A Cridge draw 9-9 Fours: H Patters (s), N McRae, A Cridge, C Palmer won 9-4

Other than the K irwee s tatist ics - these are call s that are w ithin each d istr ict – the Br igades may also have responded to calls in other di stricts.

Sheffield Hall Now Open

DATES TO REMEMBER 17-20th Dec

Santa at Masons Drapery -Photographer In-store

Main Road, Darfield

19th Dec

8:00pm

Darfield Hotel LiveMusic “Nightwatch”

Darfield

19th Dec

3:00pm

Malvern News Office Closes for 2014

Clock Tower Cnr, Darfield

20th Dec

9:00am

Darfield Community Market

Next to Farmlands, Darfield

20th Dec

10:00am Darfield Plunket Toy LibraryChristmas Party

Jackson Street, Darfield

20th Dec

8:30pm

Kirwee

21st Dec

10:00am Kirwee CommunityChurch Christmas Service

Kirwee Sports Pavilion

21st Dec

12:00pm HororataVillage Bar & Café Christmas Party

Hororata

21st Dec

5:00pm

Summer of Fun CommunityChristmas Carols & BBQ

St Joseph Chrch, Telegraph Rd

21st Dec

6:30pm

Kirwee Players Carol Night

Kirwee Sports Pavilion

Sheffield Memorial Pools Opens for Season

Sheffield

25th Dec 31st Dec

9:00pm

5-16th Jan 15th Jan 19th Jan

9:00am

19-29th Jan

Kirwee Tavern -Karaoke “John Mouncy”

Darfield Hotel New Years Eve Live Music “Endgame”

Darfield Hotel

Swimming Lessons

Darfield Pool

Gary McCormick & Hammond Gamble Show

Darfield Hotel

Malvern News Office Reopens for 2015

Clock Tower Cnr, Darfield

Swimming Lessons

Darfield Pool

20th Jan

1:00pm

Malvern News Advertising Deadline Issue 23/01/15

info@malvernnews.co.nz

22nd Jan

5:00pm

Rolleston News - January Issue Advertising Deadline

info@malvernnews.co.nz

25th Jan

2:00pm Summer of Fun CommunityPool Party

Darfield Pool

30th Jan

4:30pm

Kirwee Players Auditions for “Grease”

Kirwee Community Hall

31st Jan

10:00am Kirwee Players Auditions for “Grease”

Kirwee Community Hall

Sheffield Hall has reopened to the public.

An engineering report on the hall, commissioned by the Sheffield Hall Committee, has now been receiv ed and reviewed by Council. The report has identified that the main body of the hall can be reopened with the foyer area being closed off.

The hall will b e able to acc essed from a side door rather than the main entrance.

The report has identified that there is a risk that the blockwork at the front of the hall façade could fall if an earthquake occurred. Howev er the report identifies the façade is more lik ely to fall outwards as it is supported by the roof on the inside. This foyer area will be closed off and the main entrance will be locked.

A fence has also been erect ed at the front of the hall around the façade.

The report has also identified a number of useful options to strengthen the hall that will need to be considered. The Council and the Hall Committee will be reviewing these options in the future.

Hall bookings can be made by contacting Michelle Webster on 03 318 3063.

Fr iday 19th December 2014

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HAVING A FEW DRINKS? PLAN A SAFE RIDE HOME

Twilight Results 12th December 2014 Men J. Morten P. Bond J. Halkett B. Deans R. Renfrew Women J. Wilson S, Gilmour

28 27 26 26 26

B. Scott P. McOscar I. Palmer S. Oliver R. O’Malley

27 27 26 26 25

24 22

N. Muir

22

2 ’s: B. Jordaan, I. Palmer, R. O’Malley, A. Hogg, R. Renfre w.

Closest to the Pin: A. Hogg ( DONATED BY DOUGH BOYS)

39 35

Men R Parker 40 G Cowan 37 B Scott 35 E Woodward 35

J McLeod 37 M Robertson 35 M Adams J Morten R O’Malley

Twilight Netball coming soon to Da rfield on Monda y evenings , more info to come ea rl y next yea r!

Cheese Making Workshops - Mingary Farm, O xford.

Results 16th December 2014 Stableford Women P Pearce B Taylor

TWILIGHT NETBALL 2015

39 36 35

Learn to make cheese by an experience Home Cheese maker.

Our one day workshops cost from $90 per person with lunch included.

• Tues 6 Jan - Camembert, Feta, Youghurt & Butter S U CHER • Tues 13 Jan - Camembert, Feta & Ricotta GIFT VO BLE LA • Sun 18 Jan - Mozzarella, Feta & Ricotta I AVA • Sat 24th Jan - Camembert, Feta & Ricotta

To book call Pam on 03 312 1305 or book online www.homecheesemaker.co.nz

Kirwee Players Invites you to auditions for…..

Swimming Lessons Will again be offered in January 2015 in 2 x 2 week blocks • •

Instructors: Louise, Rebecca, Christina Phone 3188109

The Friends of Darfield Hospital want to thank all those who contributed so much to the success of our recent Garden Party which raised over $5000 including: Our many sponsors and supporte rs Those who helped on the day or provide d entertainment The various stallholders The many people who a ttende d

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#17 2 in 2: N Muir, R Parker Closest to the Pin: N Muir, E Coop

5-16 Jan - 10 lesson ($90) 19-29 Jan - 9 lessons ($81)

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Thank you all very much!

Results Sat 13th Dec A Grade Kir wee Gold 6 v West Melton Blue 10 Men Gordon Chen 8 v Jack Prouting 9 Will Grayling 4 v Jeroen Breunisse 9 David Tophan 7 v Andy Rapsey 9 Scott Taylor5 v Bill Turnham 9 Women Megan Carpenter 9 v Alice Foote 2 Karen Opie 1 v Rebecca Henderson 9 Janine Tophan 4 v Betsy Williams 9 Fiss Cox 9 v Katrina Ellis 5 Kir wee Black 14 v Courtenay 2 Men Neil McCann 9 v Dave Lemon 1 Matthew Parret 9 v Matt Roberts 1 Dan Clark 9 v Liam O'Callaghan 0 Terry Gallagher 9 v Scott Redmond 2 Women Tessa McCann 9 v Rebecca Turner 0 Olivia Stirling 9 v Katelyn Roberts 1 Holly Stirling 0 v Michelle Reid 9 Evie Rugg 9 v Cheryl Williams 6

30th Jan 4.30pm-9pm & 31st Jan 10am-4pm Kirwee Community Hall, Kirwee • Singers, actors, d ancers r equired • Please bring music for audition piec e • Ph Janet Taege for audition times (03) 3188167 or 021 161 1299 • Note: Reh earsal nights - Wed, Fri , Sun commencing end March .

Sunday 21st December - 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion Christmas Message

by Pastor Brian Booth Cup of tea and fellowship to follow.

All welcome.

Community Carols and BBQ Sunday 21 December 2014, 5:00 - 7:00pm St Joseph’s Church, cnr Telegraph Rd & Cardale St

Sausages and beverages provided, byo picnic.

Hosted by the Churches of Darfield

Pool Party at the Darfield Pool Sunday 25 January 2015, 2:00 - 5:00pm

Sheffield Memorial Pool Tentatively we hope to open

by Xmas Day, earlier if possible.

Pool Keys $50 (late season start) Enqui res/Pool Keys : Ra chael Benny 3183 061 • Rose a t Taege’s Engineering (opening hours)

W est Melton Gold 8 (93) beat D arfi eld 8 (92)

Men Simon Stronach 1 v Scott Mitchell 9 Alex Davidson 5 v Micheal Robinson 9 Pat Goeysensup 9 v Jared Bell 9 Campbell Nauman 9 v Hamish Redfern 9 Women Grayson Cullen 9 v Heather Mitchell 4 Harriet Clyma 9 v Emily Mitchell1 Sophie White 9 v Lauren Mcllroy 6 Georgie Benny 3 v Janet Redfern 1 Presidents Grade West Melton Blue 0 v West Melton Gold 9 Greenrata 0 v Weedons Green 9 Courtenay West 9 v West Melton Orange0 Sheffield 3 v Kirwee White 6 View Hill Rained out Kirwee Red Darfield South 4 v Weedons Blue 5 Darfield North 5 v Courtenay East 4 Hororata 3 v West Melton White 6

KIRWEE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICE

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Closed 23rd December to 28th December Open 29th Dec & Monday 5th Jan 11am-6pm Monday 12th Jan - Normal Hours Resume

Merry Christmas

Fr iday 19th December 2014

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Christmas Greetings A happy and safe new year to all my relatives and friends. Thank you all for much kindness received during 2014.

Alice Abrahams

Merry Christmas from the team at the Malvern News The Malvern News office will close on Friday 19th Dec 2014 and will re-open on Monday 19th Jan 2015 AUTOMOTIVE

• WOF while you wait • Full mechanical repairs

and servicing on all makes and models of vehicles • 5 mechanics on site.

Putting the service into automoti ve servicing

Jones Road Auto 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston Phone 347 4020

ACCOUNTANTS

CARPET CLEANING C ARPET/W IN DOW cleanin g .

Thorough job, good price, q u i ck d ry i n g . Hi g h ly recommended.Call/tex t Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.

C ELEBRANT W E DDI N G S , Ci vil Un i on Ceremonies, Rene wal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies, Funerals & Unveilings.

J enni Gibson phone/fax : 324 8332 Mob: 021 723 089 jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz www.celebrantservices.net.nz

CONTRACTING

DO GS

DRIVEWAYS

BALING CONTRACTIOR

FREE RANGE POOCHES

Conventional (Sm all) Round Medium Square

Breeding & Boarding

LIFESTY LE, LE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality.

Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

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Also buying standing grass & lucerne Ph Mike & Jackie 03 3473479

MORCHARD CONTRACTING LTD Conventional Hay Baling Specialist Operat ing in the Darfield/Kirwee areas. Will travel for bigger jobs.

Quality job, experienced operat or.

Operat ing a high performance baler producing tight well s haped bales along with reliable machinery and the best quality twine for a top job.

Please phone Sheldon 027 619 9050.

Conventional Hay Baling Servicing West Melton/ Weedons area.

Cut, Rake, Bale, and tedding if required.

Reliable, experienced operator. Also buying standing grass/lucerne.

Phone Yoer i anytime on 027 771 6653.

LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered CHILD MINDING Accountants. Rolleston Office phone 03 347 4501, Leeston I am a very responsible and DO GS Office phone 03 324 3030. reliable 15 year old looking for “Real people, real knowledge”. babysitting work. Available during the Christmas Holidays AIR CONDITIONING and any other time. Please A IR condi tio ning repai rs, phone 318 8102. re-gassing and installation on CHURCH NOTICES trucks, tractors, combines, And Doggy Day Care forestry and earthmoving CHURCH of the Open Door, equipment. Fully equipped Te Pirita. W here people learn 312 Kir i Kiri Rd, Oxford service vehicle including hose- to have faith in God through making. Over 40 years the teaching of our Lord J esus Would like to wish all of our valued customers a nd ex perience. Contact Ken at Christ. Open 24/7. their dogs a very Merry North Canterbury Auto Air. Christmas and Happy New Phone 0274 341 260 or CONTRACTING Year. Have a safe holiday workshop, 03 313 6785.

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS

CATTERY BOUTIQUE boarding for cats.

‘Caring for your feline in the best possible way’. Local in Darfield. Phone Office: 03 318 7023 or 021 226 5848, E: jjules@x tra.co.nz. Enquires most welcome.

Shawn Valpy & Sons For all your sma ll hay baling requirements from West Melton to Kowa i Bush Phone 027 203 9205

and we l ook forward to seeing you all again next year!

Ann e, Vern & Gareth Whit ing

FIREWOOD & COAL RK Firewood is back. Are you ready for winter? Available now - Old Man Pine, Bluegum Macrocarpa & Oregon. All top quality, clean wood. Eftpos available. Please phone Rini Contracting 027 451 7300.

We wish you a Woofy Christmas and a Yappy New Year

Early Bird Firewood 6m3 Old Man Pine, pine mix - $290

18 years Vet’s Nurse Exp Phone: 027 227 4355 or 318 4172 - Springfield

Free delivery in Malvern area.

freerangepooches@hotmail.com Find us on Facebook

Phone 03 318 2836 FENCING SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your area now. Lifestyle. Farm.

Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types of animals. Fences. Yards. sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

27 years contract fencing.

J ohn is available to help with design and planning. Phone Carol and John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

FIREWOOD & COAL

Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

Merry Christmas to all our customers.

We are availab le throughout the holiday period.

Old man pine & willow, good supp ly.

Buy now, quick delivery.

Phone 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 - leave message.

FIREWOOD & COAL

AC & EA WAKELIN

FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS

Hororata Firewood

• Mature Pine:

6 mtrs 9 mtrs 12 mtrs 15 mtrs • Hardwood

$320 $475 $635 $795 also available

SAM LAYTON FIREWOOD SUPPLY 3m 3 6m 3 9m 3 12m 3

$180 Split Merry Christmas & $350 Delivered to all my Customers $510 $670 CRT Supplier & Suppliers.

Phone Available for deliveries 03 318 7200 over the festive season s.l.firewood@paradise.net.nz except for Xmas Day. GARDENS & LAWNS

GARDENS & LAWNS

COMPOST well rotted pig manure and sawdust, no smell. Bags or bulk, pick-up or delivered. Phone 318 8131.

ARANBE HANDY SERVICES “ Handy locals

doing it for you”

03 312 3355 027 288 8724

W ishing you all a very Merr y Christmas, Safe & Happy Holidays.

All the best for 2015.

Open 7 days 9am-11pm, 4pm-6pm

Owner/Opera tors Brian & Robyn Wendt

027 290 1390 or 318 8106

Fr iday 19th December 2014 FO R H IRE SPIT Roast (large) and Bain Marie f or h ire. Phon e 027 694 4462.

FOR SALE

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HOUSESITTER

HOUSE SITTER REQUIRED Reliable, preferably female, house si tter required for one week, early January in Darfield.

Must be capable of caring for an 11 week ol d puppy, a dog and cat and be available to be at home most of the day and evenings.

Please call 027 436 8222.

CHRISTMAS Lilies ready now. $ 10 (bunch 8). Phone 03 318 1678 Kirwee.

F & P chest freezer. $ 100.

Older model, Good order, HOUSE WA NTED INSPECTIO NS 360L. Phone 318 7565.

PE RTY I ns p e cti on s !

PRO FERTILISER - great for summer URGENTLY required 3 - 4 bedrm Offering initial & routine pl an ting . Ple ase pho ne house to rent. Kirwee or inspections on tenanted 027 203 9205 for more info surrounds. Please phone houses, taking the hassle out or to order.

Steve 021 863 158. for you. Call Rebecca of Rural GARLIC sauce, great for steaks MOTORCYCLES Tenancy Inspections Ltd on and flavouring. For more info 027 313 2270 or email or to order please phone rtil@x tra.co.nz.

027 203 9205.

MEADOW hay - $ 5 per bale.

PLANT NURSERIES Phone 318 7050.

STANDING grass suitable for HORORATA Nurseries - Quality landscape plants at wholesale silage/baleage. Hor orata. prices. Specialists in farm Phone 03 318 6865. and dairy conversion plantings.

TWO doors covered in flat iron.

Natives, ornamentals, hedging, One 1.600h x 2.20w, one d eci duo us trees. Hardy 1.600h x 700 w with hinges.

HAPPER’S locally grown stock. Friendly $ 50.00. Several 12 gallon HONDA LMVD k n o wle d ge a bl e a dv i ce. drums, $ 6.00 each. Please Phone Dave or W endy for hours Specialist Farm phone 318 8167. we are open. Please phone 03 Bike W OOD shavings - untreated, 318 0081 or visit our website. clean shavings suitable for Sales & Service www.hororatanurseries.co.nz horse stables, calving sheds, Ph 03 325 4086 chicken houses and rabbit RAFFLE RESULTS h u tch es . Av ai la b le i n PET S/LIV ESTOCK 70L ba gs, 1m 3 ba les Coalgate Bowling ( com pressed ) an d bulk Club Raffle delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food. 1st 676 2nd 697 N a tu ral & wh ol es ome . for more details.

4th 409 Premium nu tri tion. Cos t 3rd 436 GIVEAWAY effective, NZ Made. No artificial Thank you for your support colours or preservatives.

FREE horse manure – refresh Frozen concentrate & biscuits. PAINTING & D ECORATING your garden over winter with Now available from your natural horse manure to get PAINTER Rapid Response. ready for spring planting. local agent. Sue Neale 347 Quality work guaranteed.

6702 or 021 207 0421, Contact Gael 0272 266 862.

I nteri or/ Ex teri or , r oofs , mightymix orders@x tra.co.nz s pr ay pai nti ng, w ater MINIATURE foxy pup, 1 bitch HOUSE TO LET left. Lovely markings. Phone blasting. Phone Graeme for OLD West Coast Road Courtenay 03 302 4760. a free quote 318 2614.

Mo dern 3 Be dro om, 2 Email spotgee@xtra.co.nz Bathroom attached garaging, wi th 0. 5 ha . Avail abl e PAINTING & D ECORATING PAINTING & D ECORATING immediately $ 400 p.w. Phone 03 3181169.

SHEFFIELD - modern, sunny 1 bedrm furnished flat available for a tidy, responsible person.

Includes wifi, power and a cleaner. Off-street parking (no pets). Phone 029 288 3442.

For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

Open Hom e Sat 20 Dec & Sat 17 Jan 3 - 5 pm, 1101/2 Greendale Road, Darfield Phone 03 317 9077 or 027 557 5521 f or details.

Hidden gem on 2.35 ha with lovely established garden, large garage (7x11m) and 4 bay barn.

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ROOF & house maintenance. WHITECLIFFS - 2 bedrm All aspects covered including cottage on 1111m2 section. sp ou ting , m ortar, til es, Open Home 27th Dec 2014, re-roofing, roof painting, 2 - 4pm. For more info moss, mould & silicone phone David 027 265 6456. sealing. General repairs.

SEWING SERV ICES Phone 03 347 6702.

SC RAP METAL

SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all types of metal farm machinery, old cars etc.

P leas e phone W ayne 027 749 9736 or 03 323 66 10 (Lic ensed Dealer).

Clos ed till January Merry Xmas to all!

Thank you to everyone for your support this year.

SCRAPMETAL

SCRAPMETAL

See y ou i n 2015!

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Rod McQuoid -

Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or 03 313 5844 a/h

Buying Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Old Far m Machinery etc STOCK CARE

STOCK CARE

CANTERBURY STOCK CARE For all your crutching/shea ring servi ces .

Contact Matt 021 026 51191 or info@cante rburystockcare.co.nz SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

41a South Terrace, Darfield • Ph 318 7526

Doughboys a re looking for shop assistants and bakers .

Full time and casual positions a vailable.

If you a re interes ted in joining a grea t tea m drop your na me in or phone Ross 027 263 0178.

Full training will be gi ven.

Fr iday 19th December 2014

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SITUATION VACANT

WINDO W REPAIRS

TRADES

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PEST CONTROL

South Island Vegetation Control 1998 Ltd requires

Casual General Operator, Spray Contracting

Phone 03 347 9789

Duties include spraying noxious plants and weeds in urban and rural environme nts.

Operating utes, light trucks, quad bikes and a Polaris Ranger ATV. Initially from now until winter, but may be ongoing work.

Hours dependant on weather. Have a look at www.SIVC.co.nz.

Would prefer someone with experience in spraying or similar, but training given to the right person.

Email cv to admin@sivc.co.nz.

Certified Technician

• F lies • Whitetail S piders • Wasps • Ants • F leas

“We do not te lemarket!”

Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year to all my clients.

Have a safe & enjoyable holiday!

Timber Yardman We are looking for a motivat ed individual to join our team who has excellent p eople and communication skills, willing to be customer focussed and committed to providing the best service possible.

Key responsibilities will include: • Customer service • Stock Control • Merchandising of timber and exterior products • Order pulling • Deliveries Clean drivers licence is necessary plus a fork lift licence would be an advantage Please apply to: Fay e Saunders, Manager Email fay e@darfielditm.co.nz P.O. Box 22 Darfield 7541. Ph 03 318 7474 Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit SITUATION WANTED SENIOR student keen to work locally. Anything considered.

Phone 318 7364.

SENIOR student wants holiday work. Good basic farming and crutching ex perience - and needing more. Hoping to go to Lincoln 2016, needs ex perience for CV. Anything considered. Phone Georgia 027 502 2952.

WINDO W REPAIRS

Need some help with: • • • • • •

• Small Mobs • Livestyle Blocks • Drenching, Tailing,

Foot Trimming etc Generator available

Phone Shaun for a quote on 021 204 1274

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Multi-room Systems Hook-ups Pre-wire (All Types) All Insta llat ions of TV, Freeview, Home Theatre, Hi F i

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 / 03 317 8091 sdsh@xtra.co.nz Get me to do your ‘dishes’

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Mirrors Catdoors Double Glazing Insurance Repairs Phone 03 318 4128 or 027 325 9854

www.malvernglass.co.nz

Shelley’s Glass and Glazing Available over the Christmas break.

Call your local Glazier Mark 03 312 3253 or 0272 426368 • •

32 years in the Glass Industry Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, West Melton, Rolleston and surrounding areas

SHEEP SHEARING

Mobile Sheep Shearing Canterbury

Aerials/Dishes TV/DVR Set-up Wall Mount ing Freeview/Decoders Cabling Phone Jacks

TRADES

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Brian’s Telelectric Ltd Brian Rowe Registered Electrician 1301 Courtenay Rd, P.O. Box 12, Kirwee 7543

Phone 03 318 1928 - Mobile 027 251 0151 Fax 03 318 1909 Email: brians.telelectric@xtra.co.nz

Renovating?

Smith & Sons are professional renovation builders who provide quality renovations from concept to completion – on time and to budget. With Smith & Sons, renovating will be an enjoyable experience, you’ll be confident of getting great value & you’ll be proud of your finished project.

Gerry Thomson and the team including our own tiling guru (formerly trading as Flaxmill Builders) from Smith & Sons have been a local, family owned building business in the area since 1982 – so call them today for your next project.

Ph: 03 312 4667 or Mob: 021 972 813 email: gerry.thomson@smith-sons.co.nz

DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL

Brian & Bar bara w oul d like t o tha nk all our c ustomers & wish you compliments of the season.

www.smith-sons.co.nz

Fr iday 19th December 2014 WINDO W REPAIRS

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TRADES

FOR all glass requirements phone Phil 317 9046 or 021 046 6046.

TRADES UPHOLST ERER - Re cove r l o u ng e s ui tes , d in in g chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in W eedons.

Ph 03 980 4979.

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FAIRBRASS BUILDERS Registered Master Builder Mark Davis • •

New houses or alterations Award winning builder

Reg ist er ed

Phone Rodney Fairbrass on: M as ter

3 North Tce, Darfield 7510 P: 03 318 8663 F: 03 318 8904 M: 027 229 4965 E: woodshack@gmail.com

Quality Builders Dan: 022 177 2066 Guy: 021 185 6692

TRADES

Wishing all our clients a happy holiday, thank you for all your support this year.

MEMBE R

03 318 3778 or 027 446 7092 E: fairbrassbuilders@vodafone.co.nz

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 • H: 03 317 9174 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz

dan@theartofcarpentry.co.nz

Darfield based, working Ca nterbury wide.

Farm & Home Maintenance & General Work • • • • • • • •

Sheds to animal shelters All types of fencing & pergolas Building repairs to new construction Pruning to tree felling Light engineering Insurance work Anything considered Professional work guaranteed

Contact: Keith Heselwood 027 968 6582 ah 03 318 4014 keithandbarbs@hotmail.com

Wishing all clients - past, present & future a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Ph 0800 765 758 Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282 81 Main South Road, Rolleston

Phone • 25 years experience David Bar nhill • Local qualifie d builder 027 618 2345 • All ty pes of work or undertaken including additi ons, a/h 317 9144 alterati ons, new houses, sheds etc

All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harv est, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my customers in the Malvern area for another great year, having so much local support is just fantastic.

I want to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas period and look forward to 2015.

Simon O’Connell.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happ y New Year.

Thank you for your support this year.

House & Roof PrePre -Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning

Cleans most surfaces: Fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery

Free Quotes.

Contact Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584 Wish ing everyone a Merry Ch ristmas and Happy Holid ays!

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Garden Li ghtin g House R e-Wire Teleph one Extens ions Kitchen Re-Fit New Bui lds/Extensi ons Spa Pool Instal latio n Shop Fitting Office Re-fits Mitsubish i Heat Pumps Electrical Safety Certific ate

Mobil e: 021 22 7 7 275 Ph: 379 664 4 Fax: 379 6645 11 Alli ngh am Lan e Roll eston greg@a electric al.co.nz

COMP UTER

COMP UTER

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

Networking, Virus protection, Backup Re-loading and Restoring of Windows. Plain old fashione d Help & Assistance!

Closing 19th December, reopening 8th January 2015 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Mar k Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242 0800 427 427

www.supercomputer.co.nz mark@supercomputer.co.nz Mark Jones - MNZCS (Member New Zealand Computer Society)

Fr iday 19th December 2014

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Washing • Cooktops Machines • Washing Machine • Dryers • Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w.

O x f or d A p p l i a n c e s L t d M URRAY DAWS ON Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

Closed for Statutory days only.

Wishing all m y clients a happy holiday. See you in 2015!

MALVERN COMPUTERS

Merry Christmas We thank you for your support in the past year and hope that you have a great holiday season and a Happy New Year.

Closed from 25 th Dec - 1 2th Jan.

John Lawrence Ph: 03 3183 69 9 Mob: 027 688 9103

Gum Leaf gutter guard has been proven on 1000’s of homes across Australia & New Zealand for the last 12 years.

Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with unique patented louvre which will even keep out pine needles.

Will not rust or sag with age or load.

Colour matched to your existing roof colour.

10 Year warranty for total peace of mind.

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd

Call Rohan Rudd for a no obligation assessment and quote

Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter Over 25 years experience Domestic / Commercial • New Work / Renovations Gas Heating & Appliances • No job too big or small

any time, any day, except Sunday

Call Danie 021 875 462 03 980 2865 / 03 344 5744 www.spouting2u.co.nz

0800 486532 or 03 9828850 www.gumleaf.co.nz

Contact Your Local Plumbing & Gasfitting Specialist

Ph Glenn: 027 445 0684 / 03 318 1556

dav id wilkinson

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

Licenced Builder

Phil Marsh P h 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

Look me up on www.ratemytradesman.co.nz

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637

registered elec trician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1 235 sales@e lectrica lcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

e: bowentiling@gmail.com

New Homes ■ Alterations ■ Pergolas Decking ■ Log Fire Installations

Merry Christmas to all our clients and suppliers.

Thank you for your support.

Mobile: Mark: Richard:

0274 366 027 03 318 7997 03 318 8980

• A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "Hmmm....

That's funny. When I lost my bag there was a $20 bill in it.

Now there are twenty $1 bills." The boy quickly replied, "That's right, lady. The last time I found a lady's purse, she didn't have any change for a reward."

• The Santa Claus at the mall was very surprised when a young lady about twenty years old walked up and sat on his lap. Santa doesn't usually take requests from adults, but she smiled very nicely at him, so he asked her, "What do you want for Christmas?"

"Something for my mother, please." said the young lady.

"Something for your mother? Well, that's very thoughtful of you,'' smiled Santa. "What do you want me to bring her?" Without blinking she replied, "A son-in-law!"

• A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but couldn't find one big enough for her family. She asked a stock boy, "Do these turkeys get any bigger?"

The stock boy replied, "No ma'am, they're dead."