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Summer Boating Info
Closed from 1pm Thursday 22nd December and re-open 8am Monday 16th January 2023
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Closing on Thursday 22nd Dec, 5pm & re-opening Monday 9th Jan 2023
Do you plan to go boating this summer?? Current research shows that the three risk factors most likely to cause death and injury on the water are: • the failure to wear lifejackets • an inability to communicate when an accident happens • failure to check forecasts to avoid boating in bad weather and lake conditions. Prep your vessel: Always wear a lifejacket and take communications when on the water, including when using a standup paddleboard. Like your car, your vessel (including human-powered ones) needs maintenance and an annual check. Check the hull is sealed, that motors and oars/paddles aren't damaged, the bilge and fuel lines are not blocked or have perished, the electrical equipment and navigational lights are working, and that the outboard, pull cord, kill switch, throttle and gear shift are working. Check your gear: Canterbury bylaw states, everyone onboard a vessel under six metres must always wear a lifejacket, even in calm conditions - you can still fall overboard, and it's not always easy to put a lifejacket on once you're in the water! On larger vessels, you need to make sure you have one suitable, fitted lifejacket for each person onboard. Everybody must wear their lifejacket if there are circumstances of increased risk to the safety of people aboard (eg: crossing a river bar or worsening weather). Also, check that all people have their lifejackets on properly. Go out with a friend on another boat or let someone know your intentions and what to do if you fail to check in by a certain time. Alternatives to VHF radio in lake areas: Ensure you have two forms of communication that work in the area. VHF radio has limited coverage on inland waterways and lakes numerous places is not monitored by authorities. Cell phone reception can be unreliable. Consider investing in a PLB (personal locator beacon) as your first choice of communication, as well as a secondary device such as a satellite communication device (like InReach and SPOT), flares, air horns, or torches. Know the local rules: Pay attention to the laws of the water - both Mother Nature's laws and human-made ones. If you're in charge of any kind of vessel, it's your responsibility to check the latest rural weather forecast and the local conditions. Conditions can change very quickly on a lake, so make sure you check the high-country forecast beforehand. If there's a storm looming or the conditions are set to deteriorate while you're on the water, stay on land. Identify your vessel: In Canterbury, a bylaw states that your boat (including jet skis) needs an identifying number on each side of the hull. The ID must be at least 90 millimetres high and be distinguishable to the naked eye from 50 metres away. It could be printed on a sticker from a sign shop or it could be painted on. The ID needs to be either the trailer registration number or a VHF callsign, certain boat club ID numbers are also acceptable. An ID number provides a starting point for locating the owners of any washed-up vessels and allows people to provide identification information when they are reporting concerns with boating behaviour. Non-powered vessels (measuring six metres or less), paddle craft and vessels solely powered by oars (like kayaks and canoes) only need a contact name and phone number written somewhere onboard. Make sure you prep, check and know the rules before you go.
(We have an on-call Engineer available over the break, please phone 021 115 0771)
“Thanks to our clientele for your support. Have a Safe & Happy Christmas!” - Sean & Jo Smith & Staff!
TRADE-IN YOUR OLD LIFEJACKET Old4New is back this summer!
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!
The workshop will be closed from the 23rd December till 4th January 2023.
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!
Open at 9am Boxing & New Year’s Day. Have a Merry & Safe Xmas & New Year!
Please come and join us for our Workshop Shout on 22nd December from 5pm onwards.
Coastguard's Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade Campaign is back, hi ng the road across Aotearoa from Thursday, December 8th, 2022, to Monday, February 6th, 2023.
It’s important to make sure you have a fit-for-purpose lifejacket every me you head out on the water.
If you don’t have a lifejacket to trade-in, you can s ll purchase a new lifejacket from the van.
The exchange van will be at the Darfield Library Carpark on Saturday, December 17th, from 10am - 2pm.
From Malvern Cancer Group
To all our wonderful volunteers, we would just like to say a huge thank you for all you have done for the Cancer Society this year. You truly go the extra mile to make the lives of the people we support just that little bit nicer and with a little bit less stress. We receive lots of lovely messages from clients thanking us for the beautiful baking packages that were delivered to them. Thank you to the Men’s Shed for the bowls and platters, and to the drivers who delivered these packages. To the drivers who drive our clients to their hospital appointments, thank you. You really do make a difference! But Cancer doesn't stop for the holidays, if you or someone you know needs our help and support, please contact us at malverncancer@gmail.com Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Elaine Guy, on behalf of the Malvern Cancer Support Group.
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 22nd December 2022, 5:30pm & re-open Wednesday 4th January 2023, at 8am
Malvern Community Board
The Malvern Community Board of Ken May (Chair), Sean Ellis, Sharn Nu’u, Bruce Russell and Calvin Payne, with Councillors Bob Mugford and Lydia Gliddon, extend the seasons greetings to you and wish you all the very best for the New Year. As 2023 looms large upon us, we hope for good health to pervade the country and make the coming year a year to celebrate. We look forward to achieving progress with mitigating those issues that have concerned us in recent times. Our initiative of holding ‘Drop In’ sessions throughout the ward in 2021, that was put on hold during the COVID times, will be restarted and a programme of ‘visits’ will be advised to our communities, providing the opportunity for individuals to voice their concerns. So, as the year draws to a close, please take care, drive carefully, treat every obstacle with care and attention, and make sure that you are around to celebrate Christmas and the New Year with your family and friends, and the Community Board joins me wishing you all the very best for 2023. Therese Davel, MCB. • Specialising in
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6 South Tce, Darfield
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Normal Hrs: Tues to Fri: 8am till 5:30pm Sat: 9am till 3:30pm
Closed Hours: 24th December - 9th January 2023 Reopen on Tuesday 10th January 2023 Challis Motorcycles wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support.
From St John Darfield
ST JOHN AND THE YEAR THAT’S BEEN!
As 2022 draws to a close, we Looking for a gift for that special always seem to find the time to person? look back on what has been, and A first aid kit or an Ambulance then look forward at the same transport subscription is great time. forward planning. For many in the local An upsurge in Covid within the community, there has been a fair community will be stressful to share of hard times. Many have some of those most vulnerable, battled Covid, or the side effects so respect the fact that some of it with personal (and ongoing) may need to go back to mask illness, seeing those close to wearing, and social distancing, you unwell, or lost opportunities to stay safe. because of restrictions put in It seems there may be a slight place to curb the spread of the increase in road traffic incidents disease. There has also been a in the build up to 2022 big rise in the cost of living, Christmas, so please be careful affecting all we do. out there. Practice good driving All these things take their toll habits and look out for others. on our well-being, the way But mostly, have a fabulous we interact with others, and festive season. Take a chance to our willingness to just get things relax, recharge and refresh. As done. We then see artificial 2023 is just around the corner, pressures put on all the things let’s be ready for it. we do, and that all mounts up. On behalf of St John, thank you On top of this, all the things for your support in 2022. associated with a ‘normal year’ build up. Ross Meder, As Christmas rolls around each St John Darfield.
year, we also share in the rise in festive mood, the parties, fruit tarts, special treats and gifts associated with the occasion. We all owe it to ourselves to share the mood. What may be a strain for some could well be eased by the people around them. It is more than just the material trappings of Christmas that make this time so special. There is no promise of what lies ahead, but lots of that can be influenced by the good choices we make along the way. St John Ambulance services will continue to operate as they do for the rest of the year and will respond to your emergencies as normal. Crewing, at times, will be affected by holidays, workload etc and there may be delays, but help will arrive. Minor miseries will still be supported by your local GP or other health resources, depending on the services available.
From Selwyn Police
TAKING CARE OVER SUMMER
As we approach the Christmas season and summer gets into full swing, it’s a good time to remind everyone about the Government’s ‘Road to Zero’ strategy. Deaths on rural Canterbury roads have decreased over the last twelve months, but we aren’t at zero yet. We all have a part to play in keeping the roads safe for our families, so when you are travelling our beautiful country this summer, remember that even momentary distractions caused by cell phones, or driving a few kms per hour too fast can have disastrous consequences. Getting to your destination five minutes faster is not worth the risk. Police see a rise in burglaries over the summer, mostly due to windows being left open during hot nights or people being on holiday.
Some extra precautions you can take before leaving home if you are having a well earned break are: • Allow extra time to double check the security of your windows and doors before you hit the road. Padlocks on gates are a simple, affordable, yet very effective way of keeping your property secure also. • Make sure all your security lights are working and your cameras have working batteries.
If you don’t have security cameras, now might be the time to consider getting some. • If you know your neighbours let them know you are away so they can keep an eye on
your home. • Get someone to pop around and clear your mail and check on your home while you are away, or even consider getting someone to house sit for you. We’d like to wish you a very happy Christmas break and remind you to only call 111 in the case of an emergency. It’s really important to keep 111 free for emergencies. Senior Sergeant Anna Lloyd, Rural Area Manager - Prevention.
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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I will be around over the festive season for anything Real Estate.
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CLOSED: Sat 24th, Mon 26th & Tues 27th Dec OPEN: Wed 28th, Thurs 29th & Fri 30th Dec, 8am - 4pm CLOSED: Sat 31st Dec, Mon 2nd & Tues 3rd Jan OPEN: Wed 4th Jan - RESUMING NORMAL HOURS
