ISSUE 1,065 - FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2022

With mother nature threatening to derail the inaugural Sheffield Country Polo over the weekend, around 700 people were looking to the skies in the hope she would play ball. And did she ever! What a day! A world-class polo line up, led by the evergreen Matt O’Sullivan from Ashburton, put on a real show! Right from the first whistle, where the ponies raced in an impressive jousting style start, the game was on!

The MC John Dunne, was in his element behind the microphone and had the crowd excited. A bit of wind meant the ball floated around and occasionally flew into the crowd, but this just kept everyone on their toes and an eye on the game. Four high quality and even games were played in great spirit, and the quality of the players was a treat to watch. Half-time entertainment was a real laugh,

with the stomping of the divots, the Sheffield PTA Auction run by Scott McIlroy and his Hazlett blokes (highlight being one processed lamb selling for $700!), and the Fat Beagle Café Best Dressed Male and

Dalethorpe House Best Dressed Female competition, won by Ethan and Sally

The final game was played and taken out by the Bayleys team, made up of Ben Turner , Tom Turner and Mark Hutchinson

Special mention must go to Taylor Cleland, who took it all off to personally raise some funds, with a well timed and supported lap of the field.

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FANTASTIC DAY AT THE POLO

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Next up was the human sulky race - with eight teams competing for the coveted bragging rights. A tough round robin, followed by a tight final eventually saw the win go to Progressive Livestock - captained by Rich Harley

After the formalities were all completed, our resident local band, ‘The Pig Saddle Band’, took the proceedings well into the night.

“It was fantastic seeing everyone with a big smile and was just great for the community to get together and have a good day out,” commented Scott McIlroy. A massive thank you must go out to the following people, as without them the event would not have happened: John Dunne (MC), Frews Transport, Fahey Fence Hire, Sheffield School and Rugby Club, Sheffield Fire Brigade for their outstanding taxi services, St John, Malvern Lions, and all the numerous people who helped during the day. We were blown away by the level of support the whole wider community gave to get in behind the event.

“Wow, what an amazing day was had by all. It was so great to see everyone out together having a great time. Thank you again to all the sponsors and volunteers who gave up their time to make it an awesome first year,” commented Shanelle Carroll-Pudney “We were unbelievably stoked with the whole day, the feedback has been amazing and supportive. We wanted to create an event that brought the whole community together. We can't wait to get into organising the next year's event!” commented Dan Van Der Salm

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KIWIBANK LOCAL HEROES

Kiwibank asked the people of Aotearoa to nominate individuals inspiring change in their communities.

After receiving hundreds of nominations from across the motu (island), the panel of regional judges were given the difficult task of awarding the top 100 inspirational Kiwis, who have made a positive difference in their corner of Aotearoa.

Kiwibank has proudly partnered with Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa, New Zealander of the Year Awards for more than a decade, to support and celebrate the amazing things that happen in Aotearoa and most importantly, those people who are doing the hard mahi to improve the lives of others.

Darfield Foodbank coordinator, Rosalie Craven , was named a 2023 Te Pou Toko o te Tau Kiwibank New Zealand, Local Hero of the Year medallist.

Rosalie is a treasure to her Darfield and Malvern community. Throughout the lockdowns, she kept those around her fed and clothed through her efforts with her

husband, Mark Together they run the Darfield Foodbank, which has been a lifesupport for many, connecting people with furniture, clothes and kai in times of need.

Supported generously by donations from locals, her ongoing drive has meant many who would have struggled through the pandemic, have been cared for - she’s diligently kept her community afloat.

“I am honoured to be a medallist. It’s rewarding to see so many people getting behind helping others in the community.

Helping others over the lockdowns was a real team effort,” commented Rosalie.

Scott Bowman from Oxford Bird Rescue Trust, was also a medallist.

Devoted to birdlife, Scott has tended injured birds day and night for the past ten years. With his wife Tracy, they offered refuge and a place for manu (birds) to heal.

Scott’s inadvertently become a specialist in birds of prey, with their sharp claws and talons he’s

sustained the odd scratch, but determinedly carries on nursing them back to health, to be returned to the wild. During the breeding season, Scott and Tracey were inundated with babies who’ve fallen from their nests and need rearing. “It's a big job, but a satisfying one when the birds are grown enough to fly off into the world,” commented Scott. His commitment saw him regularly driving up and down the South Island to take more seriously injured birds to wildlife hospitals - he did this at his own personal expense.

CHRISTMAS CREATIONS MARKET

Once again, we are excited to bring our Christmas Creations Market to you on Sunday, December 4th, at the RejuvenateYou Hub, 17 Domain Road, Springfield. We are grateful for the support of our beautiful, local and regular stall holders. This year we also welcome a range of new faces, who have created magic from their love and passions with a showcase of highstandard products for all your Christmas goodies, presents,

decorations, stocking fillers and celebrations.

Our popular Christmas Raffle will once again be available - with generous gifts and items from kind donations from stall holders. This will be drawn on Friday, December 9th, 2022 with lots of prize draws, giving plenty of opportunities to win. All proceeds will go towards the Springfield Tawera Reserve Project.

Tickets are $2 for one and $5 for three.

We will also have a letterbox for sending your ‘Christmas Wish List’ to Santa, a Bear Hunt for the children and some yummy food from the Springfield School PTA. Let’s hope for great weather, with lots participants so we share in this Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas and thank you for your continued support!

Ainsley Burton. See advertisement in this issue for further details.

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HEALTH INFORMATION EVENING

Thank you to everyone who recently attended the Health Information Evening, shining the light on Ovarian Cancer. Organisers have had great feedback, with many commenting on how insightful it was and how brave and courageous Wendy Gerritsen was for sharing her story and cancer journey.

Wendy hopes that by telling her story, she will inspire other women to seek medical attention early so they can have an early diagnosis, to have a better chance at a longer life. The Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer can be so vague and easily brushed off.

• Smear tests do not detect Ovarian Cancer.

• In NZ, Ovarian Cancer is the leading cause of gynaecological cancer death. Survival rates are less than half that of breast and prostate cancer.

Dr Anna Rodgers spoke of navigating your way through the health system and getting the best out of your appointments with your doctor.

While Ainsley Burton shared the importance of understanding

your body’s messages through symptoms and such - becoming the CEO of your health and being empowered through the knowledge of your own health history, life story and intuition. You know your body the best!

Matt Stewart also shared his brief but touching story about his wife Nicky’s Ovarian Cancer diagnosis and life. Thank you, Matt.

We (Wendy, Ainsley and Anna) wish to thank a few people and businesses who supported the

evening, Farmlands, Darfield High School, 234 Cottage Gifts, Social Beauty, Sheffield Pie Shop, Empowering Health and Stuart Gerritsen.

The purpose of this evening was to bring about awareness of this silent killer. For more information, you can visit: www.cureovariancancer.org or connect with anyone of us. Also, look out for more information chats coming up.

Wendy, Ainsley and Anna.

COUNCIL DECISIONS

Wednesday23rdNovember,2022

Support confirmed for community groups:

The Selwyn District Council (SDC) have agreed to $7,900 in funding for a range of volunteer community groups, and to support activities strengthening the community and allowing residents to represent Selwyn at a regional or national level.

The Councillors granted funding from ward discretionary funds to seven community groups or individuals, ranging from funding to attend school and national sports competitions, including softball and touch rugby, to leadership development and supporting volunteers to run popular dance and kapa haka classes.

A way forward for District Plan hearings confirmed:

The SDC agreed to its process for appointing commissioners to the remaining hearings on the Proposed District Plan, hearings on variations to the Proposed District Plan and the relevant Private Plan changes relating to the new housing density requirements.

It confirmed an independent hearings panel will be used for the hearings on variations to the Proposed District Plan and the relevant Private Plan changes with no current or former Councillors to sit on the panel. The SDC will receive and decide on recommendations from the hearings panel.

It also confirmed that the Council’s preference is to fill vacancies on the current Proposed District Plan hearings panel with sitting Councillors for hearings in April and May.

Full reports can be found in the Council meeting Agenda at: www.selwyn.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1323733/

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RENEW

A new home-based beauty studio has opened in Darfield. After graduating and practising beauty therapy in Cape Town, it was always Roxanne Fennell’s goal to open her own salon.

After immigrating to New Zealand four and a half years ago, Roxanne and her husband Gareth decided to relocate their family to Darfield from Auckland. They wanted to embrace community living and be closer to their family, the Grenfell's The Fennell family are thoroughly enjoying being part of the friendly community.

Post-Covid and challenges around remote working ignited Roxanne’s dream, and Renew by Roxanne was created. This home and owner run salon offers a variety of professional beauty services in a relaxed environment.

“What I enjoy about being a beauty therapist is the client interaction and making people feel pampered. Inviting people into a calm environment where they are able to relax and

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unwind is my main goal. I want to ensure each treatment makes the client feel special and has a personal touch. The ability to help people feel like they are getting the self-care they deserve,” commented Roxanne.

Renew by Roxanne also offer

referral discounts and beauty vouchers just in time for Christmas. So, pop along and see Roxanne for all your beauty needs, including hand, feet and eye services, waxing and massage.

See advertisement in this issue for contact details.

RoxanneFennell.

BOOK BEFORE CHRISTMAS

I can’t believe I’m writing this, with less than a month to go till Christmas, how did that happen? Due to the weather conditions, most of you will have noticed the fly population is very low. But be aware, as soon as we get some sun and heat, things will go mad!

Some of the ways to keep them away are:

• If you have dogs pick up their faeces regularly.

• Wash your rubbish bins regularly during the summer season.

• Barbecues are normally close to the house, so make sure you keep them clean and clean-up any spills, as well as the fat tray.

While families are away on their Christmas holidays it’s a great time to have your home treated on the inside for flies and whitetails. The house is empty and there’s no food out. See if you can find a relative or a neighbour to leave your key with and we can treat your home while you are away. If this suits, give us a call for a booking 0800 667 778.

If you have an ant problem, there are a few things you can do to help keep them at bay also:

• Clean any outside sumps which service the kitchenespecially if you have a garbage disposal unit.

• Empty indoor food rubbish bins daily and keep them

clean. Cut away any trees that are touching your house or roof, especially if your boundary trees are touching your neighbours trees.

• Again, keep wheelie bins clean.

• Don’t leave cat and dog food out, put it away after feeding. Because ant control can be very expensive, we have written a pamphlet on ant control and can supply you with products we know work, once you know how to do it. Being on the spot with the right gear is the most

effective

HIGH ACHIEVERS

Last Sunday evening, Malvern School of Music hosted their High Achievers Concert, where local music students, who have sat exams during the year, played to approximately thirty friends and family.

The Malvern School of Music would like to congratulate the following students on their successes.

• Oscar Gosling - sang some of the pieces for his ATCL exam

which is in two week’s time.

• Jakob Coleman - Electric Guitar, NCEA Level 1

• Susanna Tully - Violin, Grade 3

• Rose Carey - Piano, Grade 1

• Dino MacRae - Piano, Grade 1

• Beetle MacRae - Piano, Grade 3

• Roo MacRae - Piano, Grade 4. Violin, Grade 4, NCEA Group Level 1

• Ava Gamlath - Piano, Grade 1

• Lucia Tully - Piano, Grade 6

• Julia Wareham - Violin, Grade 2.

To the Editor:

I read with dismay the Greens, supported by the Labour Government have introduced under urgency a supplementary order paper as a further amendment to the already divisive Three Waters Legislation that will, if adopted, lock in the ownership to others of our assets and associated water resources in perpetuity, with only a majority of 60% of parliament being able to overturn any legislation. The latter being a very difficult and unlikely scenario.

This is proof positive and a clear admission by the Labour Government that we have no rights or interest in the assets that have been essentially stolen from ratepayers. This ill thought through entrenchment is of real concern not only for this particular legislation but for any future change that an out of control government wants to make. We should all be very concerned at this latest crushing of democratic rights and denegation of our constitutional protection. I urge all ratepayers and those who might want to save what’s left of our democratic rights, to communicate urgently with our Councillors and Member of Parliament and urge them to make every effort to fight against this serious breach of trust.

Ian Lees, Darfield.

To the Editor:

I would like to make a correction to the Sheffield Fire Brigade Awards Night piece from last week that was supplied by myself. It was actually Sheffield Springfield Netball that served the meal, cleared tables and did the dishes, which we would like to thank.

Also it was SFF Myles Gordon that received a Silver Bar for 11 years service, not Gordon Myles. Nev Croy, Sheffield.

The information and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietor. The final approval of letters for print, rests with the editor. Letters to the Editor should be no more than 200 words 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.

To the Editor:

Please pass this message on to All Households on Selwyn Gets Ready. Are you on a council water supply?

From 1st January 2023, you will no longer receive boil water notices from Selwyn Gets Ready, our emergency alerting system.

To receive all messages relating to your water supply, including boil water notices, please subscribe to the ‘Urgent

Water Notices’ database on the Selwyn District Council website.

It’s free and simple to sign-up. Visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz/ services/water/watersupplies/water-notices

If you need assistance please call the Selwyn District Council on 0800 SELWYN (0800 735 996).

Selwyn Emergency Management Team.

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DARFIELD:

150TH CELEBRATIONS

The Dunsandel 150th Anniversary was held last weekend and this was the first time the Town has organised a celebration of its past. How many people to cater for? Will the weather be fine? How to publicise the event? Will there be enough people to help? Is there money to fund the event?

Russell Dalzell (fresh from organising the construction of the Community Centre) and his small team of volunteers, faced all the difficulties mentioned above.

The Selwyn District Council supplied funding, which was very much appreciated. This meant we were able to hire the Ellesmere Big Band, a bouncy castle, the Top Team crew and a face painting team, as well as having money to go towards publicity. It would be interesting to hear how towns in Malvern organise their internal publicity. It proved to be very difficult in Dunsandel, as very few people have a letterbox, and unaddressed OR unstamped items cannot be put in post office boxes. It is not like the old days

when everybody met at the railway station, as the train came in with the mail and swapped news. As many of the former residents as could be remembered were contacted, and were offered the bonus of being able to park close to the event. We heard some people who now live in Wellington were coming, so that was cheering news. After months of meetings, things started to appear the day before the event (Friday, November 25th), with the Dunsandel Historic Society and some experts from the Ellesmere Historical Society helping to mount the display of historic photographs. A display of

common items, up to 150 years old, were also set out in the hall. A plaque that had been specially commissioned to celebrate the event was mounted ready for unveiling the next day. By lunchtime, in the beautifully fine weather, the first of the tractors and a traction engine, each towing a whare, chugged in. Later, more came with the machines that are their pride and joy, and a little town sprang up on the rugby field.

See next week’s issue for a post-event piece.

Mike Noonan, on behalf of the organising committee.

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MALVERN RIFLE CLUB

On Show weekend (November 12th and 13th), the Malvern Rifle Association hosted the Canterbury Spring Champs, with shooters coming from as far away as Auckland, Riverton and across the South Island.

The rain, hail, thunder and lightning shortened the shooting on Saturday, and a technical problem with the electronic targets also shortened Sunday’s programme. Despite the issues,

the competition, while friendly, was fierce. The Champions were Chris Kershaw (Target Rifle), Mike Chui (F-Open) and Samantha Riddle (FTR).

The following weekend (Nov 19th), the Jack Shield Interclub competition was scheduled, but had to be postponed due to the weather.

November 26th was a Club Training Day. Shooters had to arrive promptly as Malvern Hills

Road was being closed for a car rally. A small, dedicated group of shooters arrived - who weren’t deterred by the forecast rain. The decision was made to shoot only one distance in case the rain began. Most shooters used the opportunity to get extra rounds of shooting practice.

Last weekend, Allan White and Chris Kershaw were in Auckland competing in the Auckland Championships. Congratulations to Chris for winning the Auckland A-Grade and Target Rifle Championship and Allan for winning the TR Long Range Aggregate.

Visitors are welcome to the range, contact details can be found on the Malvern Rifle Club Facebook page: Malvern Rifle Club.

Mark Alexander.

YEAR 7/8 ATHLETICS

On Friday, November 18th, Year 7 and 8 students from Darfield High School participated in their annual Athletics Day. There were some fantastic results. Well done to everyone who took part.

Records:

Yr 7: Girls Long Jump (2021 Skye Paterson 4.21m) Lilyana Cullen 4.42m Yr 7: Girls 100m (2002 Stacy Mitchell 14.48) Lilyana Cullen 14.44

Yr 7: Girls High Jump (2017 Anna McKenzie 1.30m) Isla Swords 1.32m.

2022 Champions: Year 7: Girls Champion: Lilyana Cullen Girls R/Up: Isla Swords Boys Champion: Leon Tymons Boys R/Up: Manny Perkins Year 8: Girls Champion: Sam Partington Girls R/Up: Skye Paterson

Boys Champions 1st=: Dino MacRae and Logan Hadfield.

Bangor Pony Club Show, was held on Saturday, November 26th, at the Courtenay A&P Showgrounds. The weather mostly played nice, and a fantastic day was had by numerous riders and spectators who joined us. Many thanks to the competitors and judges who supported

Some of our prize winners were:

• Slaven Family Trophy (Bangor Rider 13-16 yrs) Greer Williams & Waireru Rose

• Slaven Family Trophy (Bangor Rider 11-12 yrs): Evelyn Thompson & The Foxy Lady

• Slaven Family Trophy (Bangor Rider 10 yrs & under): Layni Rossiter & KA Just a Fling

• Orange Family Trophy (Champion First Ridden Show Pony): Ava Allsop-Hill & Ellangowan Monarch

• Restricted/Pleasure Hack Trophy: Greer Hancock & Wickham Parks Miss Zambuka

• Merle Dawson Memorial Trophy: Everley Gilmore.

As the Show is one of our main fundraising events, we were

honoured that it was strongly supported by the community, with amazing sponsorship from numerous businesses.

A huge thanks goes to Darfield ITM for the donation of wood to construct a jump, which is a very sought after first prize in our raffle!

We have six wonderful raffle prizes available, please email bangorponyclub@gmail.com if you would like to support the Club by purchasing a $5 ticket.

Sarah Molyneux, Bangor Pony Club, Treasurer.

If anyone is stuck for transport talk to the Malvern Community Vehicle Trust, who are based in Darfield.

They provide low-cost transport for the rural community where there is no public transport, allowing people to stay here within their existing networks.

Don’t have a car? Don’t have your licence? Can’t drive temporarily due to injury? Talk to them, they can help.

Their fees are low because they only charge running costs. All their drivers are volunteers, who are happy to serve their community in this way. They are all police vetted and medically fit to drive.

Malvern Community Trust have three cars and a 9-seater van to cater for all needs. They can do more than just take you to a doctor’s

appointment or hospital appointments.

Fancy a trip to town for coffee and a movie with all your friends?

Do you want to take a group to the museum or a sightseeing trip somewhere?

This group can also pick you up for Day Club. Their van can take your family plus luggage to the airport. It is also available for hire.

They take people shopping fortnightly on Tuesdays in pension pay weeks, to one of the malls in the city between 9.30am and 2.30 pm. Thinking about Christmas shopping? Why not take some friends and have a day in town. Look out for their vehicles around the district with their bright green logo.

Contact our new administrator

Anne Shaw, for bookings and enquiries 022 498 2118.

• Fares for pick-ups (car)

- Darfield perimeter into Darfield & return $5

- Coalgate/Hororata/Sheffield/Glentunnel/Whitecliffs to Darfield & return $20

- Further out: Springfield/Windwhistle/Rolleston & return $25

• Shopping trips fortnightly in pension pay weeks, (van or car)

- $15 per person (minimum two people).

• Hospital trips (car)

- Darfield to Chch Hospital/Southern Cross/Pegasus Care & return $30

- Darfield to Burwood Hospital & return $40

• Airport drop-offs or pick-ups by arrangement

• Other trips for other purposes also by arrangement

• The van is available for hire

For all bookings please phone Anne Shaw 022 498 2118

IT’S TIME TO START A CATCHMENT GROUP

What is a catchment group?

Catchment groups are a group of local farmers, landowners and community members who share an interest in working together to take action toward a shared goal. This vision is based on preserving/improving/understanding parts of our environment (e.g. biodiversity goals, water quality, maintaining special features) and supporting a thriving community.

Who is NZ Landcare Trust?

25Nov-26Jan Art Exhibition ‘In The Eye Of The Beholder’ Te Huanui Gallery, Darfield

2nd Dec 7:30pm Kirwee Players Annual General Meeting Kirwee Sports Pavilion

3-4th Dec Darfield Baptist Church celebrates 150 years Darfield Baptist Church

4th Dec 9am She Loves Golf & Men Love Golf Waimak Gorge Golf Club

4th Dec 9:30am West Melton Community Market W/M Community Centre

4th Dec 9:30am Nicola Grigg will be at West Melton Community Market W/M Community Centre

4th Dec 10am Christmas Creations Market Domain Road, Springfield

4th Dec 4pm Christmas in the Domain Hororata Domain

6th Dec 10am Deadline for the 9th December issue of the Malvern News - Xmas issue 1

7th Dec 1pm Environment Canterbury Drop-in Session Darfield Library

8th Dec Oxfords Twilight Shopping Night Oxford

8th Dec 5pm Platters & Pressies Night Fat Beagle, Darfield

9th Dec 5pm Three Waters Public Meeting Rolleston Library

10th Dec 9am Christmas Trees For Sales Cnr Creyke Road

10th Dec 6pm NZ Landcare Trust Catchment Group Meeting Hororata Village Bar & Café

12th Dec 6pm NZ Landcare Trust Catchment Group Meeting Sheffield Town Hall

12th Dec 7:30pm Hororata Historical Society AGM First Church, Hororata

13th Dec 10am Deadline for the 16th December issue of the Malvern News - Xmas issue 2

15th Dec Christmas Food Drive & Gift Donation - deadline for items

19th Dec 10am Deadline for the 22nd December issue of the Malvern News - last issue for 2022

19-23 Dec 3pm Santa’s Grotto Darfield

22nd Dec 12noon Malvern News Office closes for the Year

17th Jan 10am Deadline for the 20th January issue of the Malvern News - first issue for 2023

31st Mar Malvern Farmers Vet Club - Grant applications due today

NZ Landcare Trust has been around for over 27 years. We are one of the only national, pan-sector, non-government organisations working with the land user community to encourage and support sustainable land and water management. We have a practical, community-based approach and support farmers and communities.

How can I get involved?

We invite anyone interested in becoming involved in a catchment group to a meeting in your area:

Hororata Village Bar & Café

Saturday, 10th Dec, 6pm

2 Hobbs Street, Hororata 7572

Sheffield Town Hall

Monday, 12th Dec, 6pm

14 Railway Terrace, Sheffield 7500

This will be an opportunity for people to meet and have an initial discussion to share your vision for the area/land feature, where you would like to be involved, what you’d like your catchment to look like.

Supper and drinks will be provided so please RSVP to Tracey Perkins, Canterbury Catchment Coordinator 027-344-8935

PREMIER CRICKET

Darfield Premier moved into fourth place on the Canterbury Country ladder following a bonus point win against Cheviot at Darfield last Saturday.

The visitors got off to a slow start despite a fast outfield and perfectly flat pitch. Will Greenslade took the first wicket with the score at 39, and a steady flow followed with Jesse Frew and Liam Foulkes taking two each, but it was Ryan Hughes who did the dirty deed by grabbing four for the day, including 2 in 2 balls. Only Archie Redfern, Will Anderson and Will Inch made it past 20, leaving Cheviot with an underwhelming score of 131 in the 40th over.

Zak Foulkes was caught at first slip early in the chase when the umpire failed to notice the ball hitting Foulkes in the head and not his bat, but it didn't stop Jesse Frew from scoring freely as he hit 5 boundaries on his way to 41. Once he fell, a little wobble followed but Ryan Hughes (39*) steadied things from his end as partners came and went at the other. Perhaps sensing further wickets, Hughes boofed 2 big sixes to secure the win.

Cheviot 131 from 40 overs

Archie Redfern 31

Ryan Hughes 4/22 from 9 overs

Jesse Frew 2/17 from 9 overs Liam Foulkes 2/33 from 9 overs.

Darfield 132/6 from 23 overs

Jesse Frew 41

Ryan Hughes 39*

Tom Fitzpatrick 3/57 from 9 Will Anderson 2/10 from 4 overs.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Sir Allan Wright KBE

Allan passed away peacefully at Summerset Avonhead on the 27th November 2022, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of June and loving father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather of Quentin, Janne, Stuart, Adie, James and their families. A memorial service for Allan will be held at 246 Wrights Road, Sheffield, on Saturday 3rd December, 2022 at 2.00pm.

ACCOUNTANTS

ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, AnnMaree 021 215 0981.

AUTOMOTIVE

DARFIELD Automotive, service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your onestop auto shop! Please phone 03 318 8113.

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. Please phone 021 939 113. Members of the NZHHA.

CLEANING

FARM COMPLIANCE

FARM Compliance Looking for support with staff training, house inspections, payroll, health and safety or documentation? Call Kat 021 244 5942.

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 hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 021 243 8378 for more details.

FIREWOOD & COAL

HORORATA Firewood - pine available for next season. Please ph 027 781 1492.

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Spring!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX!

E pos available. All top quality, clean wood. Ph Rini 027 451 7300

DRIVEWAYS

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.

GARDENING

GARDENING, handyman. All jobs considered. Interior and exterior. Please phone 021 207 0532.

GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please phone Kane 027 467 6613.

Shannon McAleer, Darfield Premier 1 Coach.

GRAZING

WANTED grazing for 5 sheep, between Coalgate and Kirwee. Please phone 027 313 3344 or 03 318 2339.

HAIR DRESSER

WALK-IN haircuts with Vetty. Gold Card Specials. At the Darfield Hair Boutique.

HEDGE TRIMMING

Hedge Trimming in

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OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE

Office for rent in Darfield

Located in an existing rural business in Bray Street. Your office is exclusive to you, small room size suitable as a single office. Rent could be on daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Includes access to Fibre Broadband, boardroom, kitchen, bathroom with shower and off-street parking. Call Jackie on 027 568 1855

PAINTING & DECORATING

UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Please contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075. www.udipaintingndecorating.co.nz

PAINTING & DECORATING

Country Paws Kennel & Cattery

Do you love working with dogs and cats and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in then read on. We require someone to help us over the Christmas/New Year period in our busy boarding kennels and cattery. This is a physically demanding job and involves a lot of cleaning so a high level of fitness is essential. The ideal candidate should be confident managing all sizes, breeds, ages and temperaments of dogs and cats. Previous experience working in a Boarding Kennel/Dog Day Care or Animal Shelter is an advantage but not essential. Applicants must have reliable transport. Work will be on a roster system and hours may vary so some flexibility is required. Please apply via email stating relevant experience and a contact phone number to: countrypaws@xtra.co.nz

CASUAL GROUND CREW POSITION

The posi on involves:

• Early morning starts

• Interac on with passengers

• All ground crew related du es such as infla on, balloon chasing, packing up of balloon and rou ne maintenance

HOUSE TO LET

ONE bedroom house, private, fully fenced. 3km from Darfield. Please phone 027 230 0938

LOST & FOUND

LOST - Rainbow Lorikeet. Lost around Karanga Road, Dunsandel. If found please give him something sweet in water. Please phone Helen 027 305 1508.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

Beardie sheep dog for sale.

18 months old, nice nature, well bred but a slow starter. Ideal for someone with the skills and me to train him. Contact 021 329 763

This posi on would suit a team-player who is enthusias c, enjoys the outdoors and likes dealing with people. Full ground training is provided. Applicants require a current NZ drivers licence with Class 2.

For more informa on contact Michael: info@ballooningcanterbury.co.nz or 027 436 8308

your letter of application and CV to: Raewyn Feast (Chairperson) gr.rj.feast@xtra.co.nz | Ph 027 473 3377 Applications close 16 December 2022

ROOF MAINTENANCE

ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Please phone 03 347 6702 ROOF & property services. 2 storey work! Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol), moss control, silicone seal, spouting clean & repairs, spider & fly control, bird proofing, roof painting. All roof & spouting types. Call Arthur’s, 7 days, 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 or 027 584 7980.

SCRAP METAL

WANTED! Best prices!

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoidbuyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively 0800 030 712.

342 5885.

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. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz

WINDOW REPAIRS

Hunt Residential Ltd. Renovation Specialists. Registered Master Builder. Please phone 027 466 0092. www.jameshuntresidential.co.nz

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.

- Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

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