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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Selwyn Swim Club Prizegiving

Interested In Archery

Empowering Families

Jenni Retires

Earthquake Insurance Claims

Dinners Of Selwyn

KidsFest

Mid-Winter Christmas Fun

2022 Winter Warmth Feature

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Malvern Lions Changeover (continued)

Successful Fundraiser

Plans Confirmed For The Year

Searle Challenge Shield

Bridge To Bridge North

Warm Wednesdays

Rugby Milestones

Sport Results

Public Notices

Save The Date

Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

♦ Weekly Newspaper ♦ Business Cards

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On the evening of Wednesday, June 22nd, members of the Malvern Lions Club and partners celebrated fifty one years of service, with a delightful dinner meeting at Darfield High School. We were pleased to have representatives of other Clubs in the district, including Oxford, Akaroa and Ellesmere present for the evening. The evening commenced with a social time, accompanied by several highly talented high school students entertaining us, with an array of delightful vocal and instrumental items. This was followed by an equally fine winter roast meal prepared by the school’s PTA, with the assistance of several enthusiastic waiters and waitresses. After the meal, the evening progressed into business mode, with outgoing President Tony Thwaites delivering his Annual Report. Tony reminded us that

Covid had restricted many of the Club’s activities, especially our catering projects, which have for many years been so valuable toward our fundraising efforts. On a sad note, he recalled the tragic loss of very popular Past President Gavin King in a farm accident, and the more recent passing of Charter Member Roger James, who gave fifty years’ service to the Club. During the evening, outgoing President Tony presented Awards to the following members, whom have given outstanding service to the Club: Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust Awards: • Honoured Member: John Redfern • Life Member: Alister Murray • Life Member: Allan Thorne • Life Member: Ron Glassey (presented at Christmas Function)

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Ramsay Gibson Award for Club Service: • Daryl Collier Life Member of Lions Clubs International: • Graham Taege (presented at Christmas Function) Board for the 2022 - 2023 Year: • President - Les Clement • Vice Presidents - Graeme Marshall, Daryl Collier, Andrew Brooker

Secretary - Graeme Roberts Treasurer - John Paterson • Lion Tamer - Brian Hawkins • Tail Twister - Neale Todd • Bulletin Editor - Rob McGregor • Directors - John Mulholland, Charlie Buttle, Ross Fowler, Ross Meder • Past President - Tony Thwaites. • •

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Outgoing President Tony Thwaites handing over to incoming President Les Clement.

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SELWYN SWIM CLUB PRIZEGIVING FOR 2021/2022 SEASON The 2021/2022 swimming season has been one that Selwyn Swim Club are very proud of. A few key areas we have been particularly impressive in are our culture, performance and potential. Through a tough year of programme structure and coaching changes, further Covid19 impacted events and preparation, our team has withstood some tough challenges with the aim of representing the Selwyn Swim Club and our community to the best of their ability. Even-though racing and trainings were impacted, our swimmers and Club success were still widespread and high-achieving. We were represented at National and International Meets and there were a significant number of Club records broken across all age groups. Our Age Group Trophies are based off using XLR8 points and FINA points to determine our winners. XLR8 is a four-event score which includes a distance event (400m+), an IM event (200m+) and your next two highest scoring events. FINA points is a single event score, with the world record representing 1,000 points. • Bennett Cup - Junior Female (12& under) highest XLR8 points: Laura Menzies • Junior Male Cup highest XLR8 points: Josh Read • Craythorne Cup - Int Female (aged 13-15) highest XLR8 points: Holly Smith • Overend Cup - Int Male, highest XLR8 points: Flynn Grace • Prusas Cup - Senior Female (16 & over) highest FINA points score 607 in 50 backstroke: Chloe Newbigging • Sutherland Cup - Senior Male highest FINA points score 570 points in 800 Freestyle: Ben Smith. The next set of Trophies are for varied Sporting and Team Performances, recognising that for us at Selwyn high achievement is more than just swimming fast, it is about team culture, leading by example, challenging yourself and being a good team mate. • Sinclair Trophy, sponsored by our previous Head Coach (Ellie Sinclair) for the biggest

improvement in the 100m Freestyle: Kelicia Purcell • Pryde-Wall Distance Trophy sponsored by our previous Assistant Coach Rhys, is awarded to the swimmer who has the highest FINA point total from the 200 Butterfly, 400 IM and either the 800 or 1500 Freestyle: Georgina Christie • Open Water Trophy is awarded to the swimmer with the best Open Water Performance, prioritising the NZ Open Water Championships, followed by the NZ Secondary Schools Open Water Champs, or South Island Secondary Schools event: Holly Smith • Edwards Trophy for excellence in Para Swimming is awarded to the swimmer who has

demonstrated perseverance and determination in sport: Ieuan Edwards • Russell Trophy recognises parent input and support for our Club: Sam Newbigging • Taylor-Hayhurst Cup for Selwyn Spirit is awarded to a swimmer who lives by Selwyn values - they are dedicated, work hard, listen well and are a leader in team support: Toby Benison • Selwyn Sports Person of the Year is awarded to the highest achieving swimmer in the Club: Ella Benn A new Award this year, is the George Kral Legacy Shield, in memory of valued Club member George who passed away in February 2021, to recognise long -standing commitment and

positive culture influence for the Club: Ieuan Edwards. The Selwyn Swim Club’s potential is significant. This past year has seen a bigger engagement with more swimmers within the programme, while also now opening our doors to future swimmers in the Learn to Swim stages. The next 12 months is about taking the next step to encourage commitment to our sport and our programme through fun

and exciting events, connection to our swimmers and families, and finding ways to make swimming a passion long-term. If you are interested in swimming, upskilling in water safety, or swimming skills, racing or being a part of our Club, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Social Media (Facebook and Instagram). Rachel Close, Selwyn Swim Club.

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INTERESTED IN ARCHERY

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The Darfield Shooting Centre is hoping to include an Archery division to join the existing clubs. On Wednesday, July 6th, Mathew D’Ath from Darfield will be promoting the growing sport at the Shooting Centre (corner Creyke/Telegraph Road). Mathew from Arrowhead Archery, first began to shoot a bow around the age of five, when he and his older brother were both given bows from their father. He feels very lucky to have been able to do archery for close to forty years with his father before he passed away. “Something I used to enjoy, and still do to this day, is watching the flight of an arrow. There is just something about watching an arrow fly through the air to the target,” commented Mathew. “There are many ways to try archery, but I would suggest if you are interested in an Archery division starting locally, come to the July meeting. The Darfield Club may offer an introductory course in the future, depending how much support comes from the meeting.

“Equipment can be very simple with a one piece traditional Robin Hood type bow with a string and a few arrows, through to a compound bow with cams, cables, string sights etc. It's a bit like a bike, you can have a BMX or a full electric with gears and ﬂashing lights. There is something for everyone. “Archery is for all ages, and all abilities can join in and have fun, or be as competitive as they like. Recently, I got to shoot with someone in an electric wheelchair, and in the past, I

have shot with someone with one arm and one leg, which shows the sport really is for everyone. “I started at five years old, and I have friends whose children have been shooting from as young as three. The beautiful part is you can give a child a bow and arrow, and they will shoot it for hours, finding many ways of having fun. “This year, the biggest shoot in the world, ‘The VegasShoot’, was won by a fifteen year old,” Mathew concluded.

Mathew’s son Chase (11 years old) after making a good shot at 90 yards.

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EMPOWERING FAMILIES Whether you are a parent, a grandparent or a caregiver, it often falls to you to assist young people in navigating the challenging circumstances of today’s world. On Monday evening, July 4th at 7pm in the Darﬁeld High School (DHS) Hall, there is an opportunity to listen to and ask questions of a multi-disciplined team of professionals. They will share their knowledge,

experience and advice on many of the issues that parents, caregivers and mentors face with strong-willed, independent children and adolescents. It is often assumed that families have the wherewithal to cope with children’s issues. This is often a misleading assumption, as there are many people who struggle to cope or know where to go to seek meaningful assistance. Our panel will tackle tough topics

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such as drugs, alcohol, anger, risky behaviours and so much more. We will then have a ‘Question Time’ to allow our audience to address members of the panel. An invitation is extended to all parents, grandparents and caregivers of children who attend primary and secondary schools in the district. There will be supper provided by the DHS PTSA and an opportunity for those attending to talk individually to panel members. Panel members are: • Bruce Ward: Youth Aid Officer, Selwyn • Catherine Gallagher: Registered Clinical Psychologist, MNZCCP, MA (Hons) • Senior Constable Tony Beaumont: Selwyn Family Intervention Team • Andy England: Principal Darfield High School. This exciting initiative is a joint venture between Darfield High School and the Malvern Youth Trust. Acknowledgements: Kate Webb, Selwyn Parenting Network; Selwyn Police; Darfield High School, Jayne Mallinder (Head of Counselling); Malvern Youth Trust Committee. See advertisement in this issue for more details.

On Sunday, June 26th, the Hororata Parish celebrated the retirement of their much loved Vicar Jenni Carter. Jenni has contributed much to the Hororata Parish over the last fourteen years. “During her time in our Parish, she was more than just our Vicar. She was a friend to many, a hard working community volunteer and someone who would listen with compassion and guidance,” commented Lucy Cookson. Jenni and partner Ximena still reside in Hororata and remain an integral part of the Hororata Community. Above: Ximena and Jenni with the Parish's gift of a sculpture made by John and Tish Ballagh entitled 'cabbage tree'.

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homeowner who took the case. They received $178,894.30. This decision was upheld despite Southern Response appealing to the Court of Appeal. Southern Response has now accepted that it will compensate other homeowners who cash settled with Southern Response and who did not receive the full repair or rebuild costs. You may be one of approximately 3,000 homeowners eligible for a further 'top-up' payment package from Southern Response if you owned a home: • That was Insured with AMI; and • Was damaged in the 20102011 Canterbury earthquake sequence; and • You settled your insurance claim with AMI or Southern Response before the 1st of

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On Saturday, June 25th, a Dinners of Selwyn event was held at the Sheffield Community Hall. “It was a great night with a real Christmas feast and festive music. Forty guests attended and the hall looked amazing decked out in a Christmas theme. This was an inaugural annual event and people are already looking forward to next year’s event,” commented Ann-Maree Ozanne, a member of the Locals Club.

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KIDSFEST KidsFest is an annual two-week Council events programme, produced for Canterbury children aged 0-17 years. The festival offers a number of exciting events and activities through the winter school holidays. Children and their families can have fun with crafts, science, performing arts, sports and technology. KidsFest has been entertaining tamariki since its creation in 1992. This year it takes place from July 9th - 24th and will be extra special, as it’s their thirty year celebration. Like and follow their Facebook page for any updates and changes to this years events, and check out the awesome giveaways they do during KidsFest. For more information about events visit: www.kidsfest.co.nz

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MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS FUN The Kirwee Mid-Winter Christmas was yet another event affected by Covid. The dreaded virus first disrupted the planning and preparation by the organising committee, and then prevented a number of ticket holders from attending the festivities. However, this was not unexpected, and in the circumstances, it was generally agreed that it was a successful night on all fronts. About sixty guests were greeted with a complimentary mulled wine upon arrival (which no doubt encouraged the purchase of raffle tickets for a chance to take home one of forty five prizes). Julie Shanks led the catering team that provided hearty soup with buns, club sandwiches, roast ham, chicken, potatoes, boiled vegetables and Christmas cake, as well as other dessert treats, for the continuous supper. DJ Chris Singh provided

music that started with a Christmassy theme and later brought a decent crowd onto the dance floor. The Committee thanks everyone who supported the event by attending, helping in the preparation and clean-up, and not least the many local businesses and individuals who donated raffle prizes, or gave a donation in support of the fundraising for the hall kitchen. It is heartening too, that some people who were laid low by

sickness chose to donate the value of their entry ticket to the cause. Hall Committee Chair Ken May was very pleased with the way the night went and commented that it was worth running such social events even just to get the community together, and the funds raised were a bonus. See thank you advert in this issue. Marian Galloway.

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...continued from front page. Due to Covid restrictions, several of the Club’s valuable catering fundraisers had to be cancelled during the year, resulting in a downturn in the Club’s fundraising efforts. However, a successful firewood raffle and an extensive used battery collection were undertaken, to stimulate the Club’s funds. The batteries will be cashed in when favourable prices return. Pea straw orders remained high, thanks to the generosity of several local farming families, contractors, and the working bees our members supported. This year, another excellent Golf Tournament raised $17,000 toward an Archgola Project at Darfield Hospital, while Club members also assisted at the Coast to Coast event, which was held in rather inclement weather conditions. We do thank those people who have so generously supported these projects. Among the many other recipients of the Club’s support, were

Daryl Collier being awarded the Ramsay Gibson Award for Services to the Malvern Lions for 2021/22. Kirwee School, who received $5,000 toward the building of a shelter around their school pool, and two final year Darfield High School students each received $2,500 toward their first year of Tertiary Study. Unfortunately, the Club’s 50th Jubilee, which was to be held at Bangor Estate in September last year, had to be postponed due to the Covid restrictions in force at the time. The Sub Committee now hopes to hold the event on Sunday, September 25th. The Club would also like to take

this opportunity to thank our very supportive and generous community for their unrelenting support again throughout the past year. Unfortunately, the Club’s 50th Jubilee, which was to have been held at Bangor Estate in September last year, had to be postponed due to Covid Restrictions. The Sub Committee has now been recalled, in the hope of holding the event on Sunday 25th September this year. Brian Davidson.

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SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER On the 17th of June, Chamberlain Agriculture Ltd held a ‘Dyno’ day at their Sheffield yard, as a fundraiser for the Sheffield Fire Brigade. Dyno is short for dynamometer, which is a machine that tests an engines power output and performance. This is done by attaching the tractor’s PTO to a diagnostic machine. The tractor is operated at full throttle, and then the machine gradually applies resistance until the tractor starts to lose power. This is all watched on a computer screen, which shows the engine’s performance ﬁgures. Diesel Tune NZ generously donated their time and machine

for the event, and Fill Fuel provided a spit roast lunch. Farmers were charged $50 to have their tractors tested and spectators, a gold coin. Everybody was given a ticket for a prize draw, which consisted of donated merchandise from Cochranes of Canterbury, JJ’s and Power Farming.

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“Dyno days are huge events in the UK but are not really held here, so it was a bit of a guess as to how many, if any, tractors would turn up,” commented Dean Chamberlain. In the end, thirty one tractors were tested, and $1,693, was raised from donations for the Sheffield Fire Brigade.

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PLANS CONFIRMED FOR THE YEAR Selwyn District Council has adopted its Annual Plan for the next 12 months, with a focus on delivering in the key areas identiﬁed by the community through the Long-Term Plan (LTP). The Council adopted the plan at its meeting on Wednesday, June 22nd, committing to a $112.5m capital plan to deliver on the needs for growth and the plans agreed with the community in the past year. They include $20.2m in water supply projects, $21.6m in wastewater projects and $20.4m in transportation projects across our growing district.

The Plan, adopted four new projects following consultation. The Council conﬁrmed its support of a proposal by Go Hororata to establish a community hub at the current Hororata Community Hall. This would include providing $1m of funding as agreed in the LongTerm Plan and with no impact on rates and be subject to a satisfactory feasibility study of the proposal, and preparation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties, outlining the transfer of ownership and future relationship. It also conﬁrmed the closure of

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parts of the Upper Ellesmere Water Race over a ﬁve year period, with changes to the timing of when some sections will be closed, based on submissions. Also approved were changes to water race rating across the district, and a $20 Ecological Enhancement targeted rate and harmonisation of Land Drainage rates for investing in biodiversity. “The projects deliver on the community’s expectations,” commented Mayor Sam Broughton. “Last year, we agreed on a strong plan with the community to meet the challenges we face and ensure that we strengthen the aspects that make us the most popular place to live in the country. We’ve checked in with our community and conﬁrmed that we’re on the right track with the projects that matter most to them,” Sam concluded.

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SEARLE CHALLENGE SHIELD

The Malvern Netball Centre mid-week Senior Searle Challenge Shield was won by Springfield/Sheffield Sharks for the second year in a row. L-R: Val MacKenzie (Manager), Emma Meads, Caitlin Thistoll, Emma Wason, Rebecca Prattley, Shanelle Carroll-Pudney, Jess Prosser, Emma Wright, Lucy Pankhurst, Fiona Wright, Ginnie Wright and Jessica Glassey (Coach).

RUGBY MILESTONES

L- R: Alannah Bell, Sheldon Reed (Club President), Richard Catherwood and Scott Mitchell.

L- R: Harrison Groundwater (captain) with Ben Alexander.

On Saturday, June 25th, Richard Catherwood was presented with a Club blazer by Scott Mitchell for playing 100 Division One rugby games for Darﬁeld Rugby Football Club. Ex-manager and long-time friend Alannah Bell gave a touching tribute. Earlier, Ben Alexander was given his Division One tie for playing 50 games.

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BRIDGE TO BRIDGE NORTH Riders of all ages took part in one of New Zealand’s fastest mountain bike races on the banks of the Waimakariri River, on the 19th of June. Held annually, the Bridge to

Bridge ‘North’ race is now three mountain bike races, down the northern bank of the Waimakariri River. 114 serious competitors took on the 60km challenge, starting

Steve in action at a previous race.

WARM WEDNESDAY’S

It was a great start to Matariki on Wednesday, June 22nd, with ‘Warm Wednesday’s’ starting outside Trinity Church. The first students arrived at 8am, and servers Marita, Heather, Alicia, Theckla and Coral were all geared up to serve hot chocolate. This will be taking place every Wednesday over winter from 8am to 8:30am. Thanks Fonterra for sponsoring the milk!

near the Waimakariri Golf Course, they headed down to Browns Rock Road and then crossed the river at the intake. They raced eastwards along the river stop banks, into the forest west of the road bridges, under the State Highway 1 river bridges, through Waimakariri Park, then back up onto the stopbank at Kaiapoi for a sprint finish on Raven Quay. Darfield local, Steve Roberts finished second overall in this event by one second and first in the 40 - 49 category. “The racing was hard from the start. A group of six formed early on, later dropping to four after a number of attacks to break the group up. The track was dry and fast, with freezing sou-west wind at our backs most of the way,” Steve commented. Those looking for a shorter challenge took on the 30km race , and for the younger riders (aged seven and over), the 15km ride. Race director John Moore commented, “competitors love these races because it’s all downhill, with plenty of open gravel roads that make it the fastest MTB race on offer. Despite Covid hitting a number of competitors prior, we had a total of 211 of all ages line up on the day for the races”. The next Bridge to Bridge event takes place on December 4th. For further details visit: http://bridgetobridge.co.nz

Results 23rd June 2022 Women’s Golf MATCH OF THE DAY: STABLEFORD 18 Holes: J. Pottinger 33 N. Weavers 33 L. Scott 32 L. Steele 31 K. Bush 29 K. Battersby 29 S. Mardon 28 W. Mehrtens 27 9 Holes: J. Smith 19 R. Benny 14 R. Roy 12

Week 11

Average

Master Grade > 97.75 John Wilson

194.7

97.27

A Grade 96.5 - 97.74 Regan Dalley

194.6

97.38

Piper Benbow

196.7

97.40

Charles Ellis

195.7

97.00

Tony Thompson

190.3

96.38

B Grade 94.00 - 96.49

GREENDALE GOLF

Mike Oakley

188.5

95.00

Alex Robinson

190.6

95.54

Results 25th June 2022 Competition: 4BBB PAR 1st: G Stewart + S Roulston +8 2nd: A Youngman + P Youngman +6 3rd: C Banks + S Hygate +6 4th: K Nagayama + B Souness +6 5th: G Marsh + V Fitzgerald +6 6th: P Bee + B Hopkins +6 Closest to the Pins: #3: G Heffernan #9: C Banks #13: C Banks #17: D Macdonald Men’s Longest Drive: G Bishell Ladies Longest Drive: D Macdonald Ladies Longest Putt: D Gibbs Longest Putt: G Marsh Two’s: C Banks

Karl Ridgen

191.5

95.77

Paul Still

192.3

95.69

HORORATA GOLF Results 21st June 2022 MATCH OF THE DAY: Stableford and Top Dog

Ladies: J. Whitaker 33 I. McLaughlin 29 L. Palmer 27 J. Helmore 27 Men: S. Prendergast 31 I. Palmer 30 R. Frampton 29 M. Wills 29 Closest to the Pins: J. Helmore , M. Wills

Craig Benbow

192.7

94.80

Barry Hill

186.5

93.15

C Grade 90.00 - 93.99 Liam Barnhill

191.9

Blake Woolley

187.3

94.38 92.58

Seth Wright

184.4

90.08

Sarah Kennedy

185.2

92.56

David Barnhill

177.3

90.60

Bruce Wilson

178.3

90.54

Brodie Mangels

177.2

90.50

D Grade < 90.00 Lexi ThompsonHall Rylan Youngman

90.3

91.00

96.5

89.90

Jayden Hugh

88.2

87.78

Emily Mangels

89.1

87.50

Blake Tamehana

93.3

89.89

Bench Rest - A Grade > 97.5 Glenn Ufton

100.7

99.18

Wayne Stott

98.5

96.5

Bench Rest - B Grade < 97.5 Steve Mildenhall

97.4

96.18

Rodger Hughes

92.2

95.00

Glen Hitchcock

99.5

96.70

Jayden Hitchcock

94.5

93.22

For further information visit their Facebook page: Malvern Miniature Riﬂe Association.

Friday 1st July 2022 PUBLIC NOTICES

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A Celebration of Life for

Donald Reid Darfield Recreation Centre Saturday 9th July 1.30pm - 3.30pm All welcome

PUBLIC NOTICES

MISSING Laptop (Sony Viao) stolen from white van on Clinton Street, Darfield on Friday 10th June.

Only value is sen mental photos. If found please hand into the Malvern News oﬃce, the Darfield Police Sta on or phone 027 215 9996.

AUTOMOTIVE DARFIELD Automotive, service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your onestop auto shop! Please phone 03 318 8113. ACCOUNTANTS ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with your accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - all right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

6 FRIDAY EVENINGS Starting Friday 8th July from 7:30pm, at the Kirwee Bowling Club. (Only $10 entry - including 2 x raffle tickets) The best 5 of a player’s scores will count towards the winning score. Enquiries to Jim Brooker 03 318 8011

CHIMNEY CLEANING CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $70 per chimney. Phone Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leave a message. CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Phone 021 939 113. Members NZHHA.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Lee - Sally Margaret 27/10/1945 - 02/05/2022 Jacqueline, Cory, Simon, Jade and families would like to thank you very much for the cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy shown following mum’s passing. Your support at this difficult time was very much appreciated and of great comfort to us all. IN MEMORY OF

IN MEMORY OF

Patricia Dean Henderson J.P. (nee Oakley) One year has passed since I held my mum’s hand and kissed her goodnight for the last time. Everyday I think of her. Everyday I miss her. Amongst the grief and sadness, I am grateful to have had the most wonderful mother. …kind, tender, nurturing, considerate, benevolent, devoted, resourceful, dignified, self-eﬀacing, optimistic, tenacious … Resolute - until enveloped by her angels. My precious mum – the little lady who gave so much, yet asked for so little. Forever loved by her incredibly proud Daughter Catherine Rose.

CARPET

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 3RD JULY 2022

DRIVEWAYS

FRIDAY 8TH JULY

6:00pm, Plunket Rooms Sheffield Hall ALL WELCOME! Enquiries to Marie: 0210 330 810

LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Contact the Springfield Quarry today! Phone 318 4132.

Details were correct to our knowledge at the time of going to print, but may be subject to change due to Covid.

23Jun - 7Jul 1st July 4th July 4th July 6th July 6th July 8th July 8th July 8th July 8th July 9th July 9 - 13 July 20th July 29th July 29 - 31 July 1st Oct 15th Oct

6:30pm 5pm 7pm 1pm 7:30pm 5pm 6pm 7:30pm 1.30pm 5pm

Sheffield School Art Exhibition (Opening 3:30pm 23rd Jun) Te Huanui Gallery Hororata Community Dinner Hororata Hall Public Meeting on Crime Rolleston College Library Empowering Families Evening Darfield High School Hall ECan Drop-in Session Darfield Library Darfield Shooting Centre - Archery Discussion Meeting Shooting Centre, Creyke Rd Applications for Westview Special Fund close today CPWL Environmental Management Fund applications close today Sheffield/Springfield Toy Library AGM Plunket Rooms, Sheff. Hall Euchre Evenings (over 6 Friday’s) Kirwee Bowling Club A Celebration Of Life For Donald Reid Darfield Recreation Centre Malvern Parish Book Fair Trinity Church Hall MCB Community Services Awards Nominations close today Deadline for Entries for Hunting Competition 29th Malvern Game Hunters Hunting Competition Malvern Parish - While Elephant Malvern Parish - Spring Fair & Plant Sale

At 10:30am

Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

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Friday 1st July 2022

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FOR HIRE

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Forklift Trailers 1.7t Diggers 2.5t Tip Truck Lawn Mowers Flat Deck Truck Workshop Equipment Outdoor Power Equipment

Supplying wood for this Winter! Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! E pos available. All top quality, clean wood.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300 FOR SALE POINT of lay hyline/shavers pullets for sale. Please phone 021 863 158. WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit h u t c h e s . A va i l a b l e i n 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

FOR HIRE

Located in Darﬁeld. Phone 027 366 9224 HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGE TRIMMING

FOUND CAT RAGDOLL cat, very friendly, well domesticated. Midhurst Road, Charing Cross. Friday, June 24th. Have checked with neighbours, taken to vet (not microchipped), posted on CHCH Lost Cats Facebook page, and have checked all local community pages, no luck. Phone 021 258 9245.

Tree Topping Stump Grinding Hedge/Shelter Belt Cutting Gorse Hedge & Under Pivot Cutting

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW

GARDENING GARDENING, handyman. All jobs considered. Please phone 021 2070532. GENERAL garden maintenance LOCKSMITH in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys edging. Please phone Kane 027 467 6613. cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

HEDGE TRIMMING

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on

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easier access • Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less • Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge.

SCRAP METAL

TWO BORDER COLLIE FEMALE PUPS FOR SALE

WANTED! Best prices! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid buyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively 0800 030 712.

8 weeks old. Black & white. Good as a pets or working dogs. From good stock and have a strong eye at this age. Parents have been DNZ tested. Would love them to go to good homes. Contact Cherie Hill 027 361 8585

ROOF MAINTENANCE

SHEEP SHEARING

MOBILE

ROOF & house maintenance. SHEEP All aspects covered including SHEARING spouting, mortar, tiles, • Drenching re-roofing, roof painting, • Foot Trimming moss, mould & silicone • Crutching sealing. General repairs. • General Animal Please phone 03 347 6702. Welfare Advice. ROOF & property services. 2 storey work! Roof leak repairs Call Shaun Adams (incl Butynol), moss control, for a quote on silicone seal, spouting clean & 021 204 1274 repairs, spider & fly control, bird proofing, roof painting. WANTED All roof & spouting types. Call Arthur’s, 7 days, 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 INTERNATIONAL, AB120 Truck parts. Whole truck or any or 027 584 7980. parts considered. Ph or text John 027 437 9069. ROOM TO RENT TOOLS wanted - mechanics, SINGLE lockable rooms engineering, wood working in Darfield Hostel. Internet, etc. Garage, shed, barn sky TV. $170pw. Please clearances, deceased estates phone 027 479 1431 or etc. Please phone Rob on 318 3660. 03 342 5885. RECORDS, DVD’s, CD’s and books. Please phone Rodney 03 324 2999 and leave a message. SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

CASUAL  PART TIME  FULL TIME ‘For all your decorating needs’

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PAINTING & DECORATING

Painter & Decorator

UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075.

Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on

Day shifts, night shifts & weekend work available to suit your needs. agstaff.co.nz

Forklift Operators & Manufacturing Positions Available

0800 AGSTAFF jobs@agstaff.co.nz

021 125 1613

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PAINTING & DECORATING

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE We are looking for a

Customer Service Super Star

021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983 • Half size tractor for

PETS & LIVESTOCK

General Painting & Property Repairs Gib Stopping  Wallpapering

OVER 40 years experience! Contact Dave on 021 142 0567 or email: pearsondavid106@gmail.com

to join our team! Must be reliable and hard working. No experience needed as full training will be provided. Some weekend work required. Email: vanessa@kirweechallenge.co.nz for an application form or come in and see us.

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TRADES

WANTED

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing

We offer: •

LOCATED IN HORORATA •

We buy: Dead cars • End of life cars • Scrap cars • Old farm vehicles

•

• • •

CASH PAID

installation of Power, Phone, Water & Fibre temp power for new builds connection to Orion network underground cable locating underground cable repairs power cable sales powercable.direct@xtra.co.nz www.powercabledirect.co.nz

Phone

027 484 8121 COUNTRY TOUCH WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

WINDOW TINTING

TINT-A-WINDOW Solar Protective films. Fade UV block. Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/Security. Frosted films. Free online quotes. Please phone 0800 368 468.

Maintenance Renovations & new builds Pump servicing and installation Water filter installation Water pump hire Supply and installation of septic tank systems • Gas and wood fire installation • IQP in backflow prevention • Teatsprayer servicing • • • • • •

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House & Roof Pre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning

Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

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Friendly & experienced professional service. Phone or text Darryl on 027 316 9968

 DECORATIVE  STAMPED  COLOURED  EXPOSED Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

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All major brands Contact Nigel now for your no obligation free quote

P: 021 387 750 E: nigel@malvernair.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing

Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996! • Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine • Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w.

Darfield based with over 38 years of local knowledge and experience

• Washing

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JAMES Hunt Residential Ltd. Renovation Specialists. Registered Master Builder. Please phone 027 466 0092. www.jameshuntresidential.co.nz NEW kitchens, wardrobes, laundries or what ever you need! Remodelled or just new doors. Good advice, good price. Ring Lex 03 349 0150 or 027 439 3926. UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.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.

■ New Builds ■ Extensions ■ Renovations ■ Kitchen & Bathrooms

Qualified Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz Darfield based, working Canterbury wide. All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

In Centre

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CONTACT MANDY JOHNSTON (MRS J)

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NEXT ISSUE: Friday 8th July ADVERTISING DEADLINE: 10am Tuesday 5th July 2022

• 25 years experience Phone David Barnhill • Local qualified builder 027 618 2345 • All types of work undertaken including or a/h 317 9144 additions, alterations, new houses,

Ole and Lena were sitting down to their usual morning cup of coffee listening to the weather report on the radio. “There will be 3 to 5 inches of snow today, and a snow emergency has been declared,” the weather report said. “You must park your cars on the odd numbered side of the streets.” Ole said, “Jeez, okay,” and got up from his coffee. The next day they were sitting down with their morning cups of coffee. The weather forecast was, “There will be 2 to 4 inches of snow today, and a snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the even numbered side of the streets.” Again Ole replied, “Jeez, okay,” and got up from his coffee. Two days later, again they’re sitting down with their cups of coffee and the weather forecast said, “There will be 6 to 8 inches of snow today, and a snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the…”and the power went out and Ole didn’t get the rest of the instructions. He turned to Lena, “Jeez, what am I going to do now, Lena?” Lena replied, “Aw, Ole, just leave the car in the damned garage today.”