Darfield Police Report

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 03 318 8113

15 South Terrace, Darfield

We will be closed over Christmas and New Year from: Thursday 23rd December 2021, 5:30pm and re-open Wednesday 5th January 2022, at 7:30am

Firstly, a huge thanks to all our community volunteers, sports coaches, etc, who have all given their time freely throughout the year to the benefit of our local communities. In particular, the Darfield Police would like to sincerely thank our local Malvern Community Patrol volunteers and our volunteer friends in the local emergency services, Fire Brigade and St John Ambulance Service for their outstanding work and support throughout the year.

Brent, Sue and staff wish to thank all customers for their continued support throughout the year! OUR SHOP & FORECOURT ARE OPEN: 7am to 7pm - 7 days. CLOSED XMAS DAY ONLY!

Open at 9am Boxing & New Year’s Day. Have a Merry & Safe Xmas & New Year!

ALL ENQUIRIES PH 318 4845 The workshop will be closed from the 24th December till 10th of January 2022.

Breakdown & emergency work only between Christmas & New

Year. So please book in any warrants, servicing and last minute repairs NOW so we can fit you in! Sorry there will be no workshop shout this year

TRADING HOURS

Monday - Friday: 7am - 5pm Saturday: 8am - 12pm

With the following exceptions over the Christmas and

New Year period…

• Tuesday 24th Dec

OPEN (7am-12pm)

• Saturday 25 - Tuesday 28th Dec

CLOSED

• Friday 31st Dec

OPEN (7am-12pm)

• Saturday 1st - Tuesday 4th Jan CLOSED Closed from 1pm • Wednesday 5th Jan Thursday 23rd

Normal hours resume December and re-open 8am Monday 17th January 2022

Christmas and New Year are times when incidents of mental health and suicide can affect folks. For anyone struggling, take the time to talk to a friend, see your local GP, call one of the 0800 helplines, Crisis Intervention Team, or just drop into the Police Station. We will listen to you in confidence, offer advice and put you in touch with agencies that can provide the appropriate help and assistance to you. Canterbury Highway Patrol Teams will have a heavy presence on our roads over the Summer holiday period and in particular, will be increasing the number of alcohol checkpoints throughout the Canterbury District. If you are out socialising and consuming alcohol the message is to have a plan to get home safely. This may include having a sober driver, making use of the licensed premises courtesy van, staying the night at your host’s place, catching a taxi, or walking home. When travelling away for your holiday break, plan your journey, stop each hour or two and have a wee walk or coffee break to keep you alert and refreshed. Keep your speed down, stay patient and be considerate of other road users. Please give cyclists on the roads a wide berth when passing them on our roads. For folks getting away for a holiday or break, please ensure that your home and farm security is up to scratch. Having a housesitter stay in your house may be one consideration. Having your neighbour check your property daily is a great idea too. Ensure your house and outbuilding are locked and secure, the front gate shut, locked and any valuable possessions and machinery on your property are well secured and locked away in a safe building. Never leave vehicles, especially four wheel drives, trailers etc, parked on the roadside outside your property, it’s far safer to have them secured away in a locked garage or just parked up your driveway with the front gate shut and locked. Ensure your alarms, security cameras are all functioning. Generally, locally when there have been Lockdowns and Covid restrictions our local communities have complied with the rules and regulations which the Government has implemented on the advice of the Ministry of Health. Police would like to thank the community for this. Remember to continue to practice social distancing and always wear a mask when out in public places and shopping. If you have not been vaccinated for Covid, now is a good time to seriously consider doing so. For young folks leaving school and heading off to university or the workforce, we wish you all the best of luck with your endeavours. I am sure the All Blacks will be taking a break with their families over the Summer too and no doubt thinking about developing a game plan and plan B for the future. On the bright side, some of the young Canterbury rugby players have really stood up for the All Blacks, none more so than Ethan Blackadder and Will Jordan. Take a well earned break away over the Summer holidays, travel safely on the roads and keep safe. Andy, Hamish, Blair, Scott (currently relieving Darfield) and Brendan (Highway Patrol). Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! From the team at Bridgestone, Darfield. 6 South Terrace, Darfield  Ph: 03 318 8201  M: 027 434 0060