ISSUE 1,095 - FRIDAY 21ST JULY 2023

TM Dance World have had a busy yet exciting July School holidays, with their competitive team competing in three different competitions over the past two weeks. The dancers went out on stage and danced their hearts out with great confidence, skill and love for what they were doing, making everyone very proud.

The New Zealand Dance Awards, started on Monday, July 3rd. TM Dance World had many soloists compete throughout the week, and then five teams competed over the weekend in the dance awards against dance teams from all over New Zealand.

“It was an amazing experience for our dancers to witness dancers from all across New Zealand and to compete at such an Elite Level! A special shout out to our Senior Team who performed their lyrical team ‘I Don’t Know Why’ and were awarded a gold award (90 plus points). The Team were TMs highest scoring team and were able to dance in the finals gala against all the top scoring teams from the Competition. These students danced with maturity and grace and were amazing performing at the gorgeous James Hay Theatre,” commented TM Dance World Director, Tara McKeown

The second week of the holidays saw the Christchurch Ballet

Society Competitions, and TM Dance World teams competed again on Monday night.

“The students danced incredibly well, gaining more confidence doing back to back competitions!

We were excited to receive first place in the Open Lyrical class with the Senior Team ‘I Don't Know Why’, and the Junior Team ‘What The World Needs Now’ also received the highest scoring score in the 12 and Under class.

“To finish off the holidays we had Evolution Dance Competition, this is an Australia

based competition that comes to Christchurch to do regional events. We had five students enter this competition, and they came away with some awesome results, with Emily O’Reilly , Eden Whelan and Freya Tymons-Bell placing in the top 10 for their age groups.

“A huge congratulations to our dancing team of dancers and teachers for the efforts put into competition preparation and dedication! You have all done TM proud these past two weeks,” Tara concluded. Moreresultsonpage6…..

FreyaTymons-BellandMillieMcDurywiththeirmedalsfromtheEvolutionDanceCompetition.

VOTING OPEN

12-16 South Tce, Darfield

• Educare Ph 318 7943

• 3 Year Ph 318 7948

• 4 Year Ph 318 8843 EDUCARE Opening

Voting for the Selwyn Awards 2023 People’s Choice Award are open.

The Selwyn Awards 2023, presented by IPort Business Park, are held every second year and recognises the outstanding work and achievements of businesses, community organisations and individuals. This year there are eleven categories, ranging from dedicated volunteers helping protect and promote the local environment or

heritage, through to inspirational businesses which are diverse and inclusive, as well as young people doing amazing things. A record breaking one hundred and forty eight nominations were received for this year’s Awards. The Awards are based on a points system which allows for multiple gold, silver and bronze winners in each category, along with an overall category winner. All award nominees are eligible for the People’s Choice Award.

People can vote for who they think is the most deserving of the Award and can vote for one nominee per category.

Votes can be cast on the Selwyn Awards website until midnight, on July 23rd.

The Awards Gala will be held at the Selwyn Sports Centre on August 5th, and will be hosted by one of Aotearoa’s favourite television personalities, Hilary Barry

LOGO COMPETITION

Darfield Residents Association (DRA) are running a competition, inviting entries for their new logo, which should reflect the purpose of the group. The group aims to recruit and promote the interests of all residents living in Darfield, to seek to improve the conditions for the residents of Darfield and to work in partnership with the Selwyn District Council and other agencies to achieve their goals.

The logo must be easy to use, handle, resize and manipulate for all reproduction purposes. It should be visually appealing on

both small (2cm x 2cm) and large scales. The colour must be CMYK or RGB, though the logo may also be produced in black and white. Avoid gradients and half-tones. Entries must be submitted as JPEG files. For quality reproduction purposes, the winning entry must later be submitted in scalable vector graphic format (EPS).

Participants must abide by the rules of the logo competition. The prize for the winning logo is $150.

The competition is open and free to enter. Entries must be

submitted by 5pm on August 15th, 2023. The winning logo will be announced on August 31st, 2023.

For further details regarding the rules and how to enter visit Darfield Residents Association’s Facebook page.

COMMUNITY FOCUSED

On Monday, 3rd and 10th of July, children took over Te Huanui Art Gallery! Woven kites, stars and decorations have transformed Margot Christeller's tree, much to her delight. The Gallery looks forward to their rock Taniwha relocating to the courtyard area and being added to by the community.

On Sunday, July 16th, a group of sixteen foragers took to McHughs Plantation with Jackie Phillips and Peter Langlands of Wild Cuisine and Wild Capture. An hour and a half was spent foraging through the forest, followed by an afternoon tea of foraged snacks expertly prepared

by Jackie.

Te Huanui Art Gallery was grateful for the opportunity to host Jackie and Peter and thank the Selwyn District Council's Creative Community Scheme for their generous funding of this event.

Wovenkites,starsand decorationstransformed MargotChristeller'streeat TeHuanuiArtGallery.

ThosewhoforagedthroughtheforestwithJackiePhillipsandPeter LanglandsofWildCuisineandWildCapture,thoroughlyenjoyed theirafternoonteawhichfollowed.

To vote visit: www.selwynawards.co.nz

CALLING BARGAIN HUNTERS

The Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail is taking place again this year on Sunday, August 6th, from 9am to 2pm. The Trail is organised by the Oxford Promotions Action Committee (OPAC) and will be an exciting Trail for bargain hunters from around Canterbury. The event is in its thirteenth year and attracts a great crowd each year. If you love to fossick around at garage sales looking for a bargain or a special find, then don’t miss this

Trail in Oxford. There are normally about forty sites registered around the village. On the day maps of the sites will be available at Pearson Park Oval (off Main Street/Bay Road/ Dohrmans Road) from 9am to 11am and then by the Oxford Farmers Market until maps run out. A gold coin donation for the map to help with advertising would be greatly appreciated.

“Each year the Trail has brought hundreds into our town, and this

year should be no different,” commented Ron from the OPAC. As well as bargain hunting at the Garage Sale Trail, there is plenty to do in Oxford afterwards, including relaxing in a café, shopping and visiting the Art Gallery or Museum. The Oxford Farmers Market on Main Street and the Oxford Craft Market in the Oxford Town Hall are also great places to browse and shop. See advertisement alongside for further details.

MATARIKI DATES

If you were wondering why the Matariki public holiday was observed on July 14th this year when it fell on June 24th last year, it’s because Matariki follows the traditional Māori lunar calendar system as opposed to the solar calendar system.

One of the major differences is the solar year that we follow is 365 and a quarter days long whereas the lunar calendar system is 354 days, meaning a

difference of eleven days. This can provide a thirty three day difference over three years.

In the maramataka (the Māori lunar year), the extra month is added after Pipiri (June) every third year. The name of the extra month is Ruhanui.

“This was taken into account when the decision came to set the Matariki dates. Matariki is generally really high in the morning sky in the first year after that reconciliation. Then in the

second year, like how it was last year, it tends to be lots lower in the sky,” commented Astronomy academic Rangi Mātāmua

The date of Matariki will change from year to year, however, it will always land in June or July. The proposed dates for the next five years are:

• 2024: 28th June

• 2025: 20th June

• 2026: 10th July

• 2027: 25th June

• 2028: 14th July.

Sunday

Venue Maps will be available on the day from 9am to 11am at Pearson Park Oval, off Dohrmans Road, off Bay Road, after 11am at the Oxford Farmers Market, Main Street.

Or you can sign up to receive one by email at 9am on the day: greatoxfordgaragesale@gmail.com

Facebook: Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail Coin donation appreciated for map.

RED CARPET BALL

Recently, the Kirwee Netball and Rugby Red Carpet Ball was held at the Kirwee Community Hall. Players and supporters swapped sporting uniforms for dashing suits and ties, glamorous gowns and heels. The Hall looked amazing, and the band ‘Old Skool’ had everyone up dancing and enjoying the night. A fantastic $14,000 was raised thanks to the amazing community support from individuals and businesses who sponsored the event with prizes

for the raffles and auctions as well as ticket sales.

The event was well organised by Liam O’Callaghan , Marcia Taylor , Amelia McKnight , Ella Stokes with help from their partners, family and friends.

“A big thank you to the Kirwee Social Netball Girls, Friends of Kirwee School, Kirwee Fire Brigade and the Rugby team who cleaned up the following day. Thanks, everyone for attending and supporting the two Kirwee Clubs,” commented Marcia.

Thank you to our amazing Sponsors & Supporters:

• A Twisted Bunch

• Absolute Homes

• Coalgate Motors

• Darfield Ag & Lifestyle

• Darfield Bakery

• Darfield Four Square

• Darfield Hotel

• Darfield Kebab & Souvlaki

• Darfield Pharmacy

• Darfield Pizza

• Darfield Post Shop

• Darfield Village Meats

• Donna Hurndell

• Ella Stokes

• Fable Terrace Downs

• Farmlands, Darfield

• Gnomes

• Grain and Grape

• Hanmer Springs Pools

• Happy Hire

• Honeysuckle Apiaries

• Hororata Highland Games

• Inspired Hair Salon

• Jo McIntosh, Bayley's

• Johnny Fresh

• Jones's Family Farm

• Kirwee Challenge

• Lara Thorpe Hairdressing

• Mahuika Family

• Malvern News

• Natural Aroma

• New Image Hair

• New Image Hair Design

• Orana Wildlife Park

• PGG Wrightson, Darfield

• Redfern & Nimmo Families

• RK Firewood

• Scenic Hotels

• Sheffield Pie Shop

• Sprout Central Ltd

• The Beauty Lounge

• The Sewing Room

• Thirsty Liquor

• Thirsty Acres

• Truscott Family

• Val Briggs

• Vet Ent - Darfield.

AuctioneerMattColeewithhispartnerAmeliaMcKnight whowaspartoftheorganisingcommittee.

FIXED COSTS VS DISCRETIONARY

When you apply for a housing loan, the bank or your adviser will analyse your spending habits and regular payments. There is the ‘discretionary spending’ that you can reduce or stop altogether, such as takeaways, entertainment etc, and there are the ‘fixed costs’, which will carry on once you have a loan.

The fixed costs include rates, insurance, basic food costs and of course the mortgage payments, and anything else that will continue after you have your

loan, like transport costs and hobbies.

It is really important that you do a realistic budget so that there are no surprises when it comes to living with a mortgage. Be honest with yourselves. If you have hobbies that you are not prepared to give up, then factor the costs in. The math's is simple - income must exceed expenses, with allowances for an increase in costs. If it is tight, then you need to make changes to either income or expenses to make it all work.

When considering where to buy a home, do you buy a house close to where you work to reduce transport costs or get another job close to your new home that hopefully pays better. Are schools a consideration, or access to other services you require. Once again, it all comes down to the simple equation - income has to exceed outgoings, so make a budget!

Ginny Nelson

See advertisement alongside for contact details.

BOOK LAUNCH

Underground book launch?

How would you launch a book about an historic railway tunnel?

Or where would you do it?

In the Tunnel of course. Maybe?

Well actually, no. But the brand new book about the Otira Railway Tunnel did have its time of total immersion.

It was decided that fifteen cartons of the book ‘Through the Alps’, should at least get a taste of life underground, after all the book is about the Otira Tunnel, which is about to celebrate its centennial on August 4th.

The 500 copies of the book were printed in Greymouth, before

most were loaded onto Kiwi Rail’s Tranz Alpine at the Mawhera Station, for their trip through the Tunnel, ready for the official launch in Arthur’s Pass, by publishers the Arthur’s Pass Association.

At the book launch on July 15th, authors Bruce Shalders , Diane Gordon-Burns and Chris Stewart , spoke about the huge amount of research it has taken to write about this unique engineering marvel. The book covers the controversy over the route, the planning, surveying and the construction, with all its trials and difficulties over fifteen years. Also covered is the social history, and the beginnings of both Otira and Arthur’s Pass. The Tunnel, at the time it was built, was New Zealand’s largest engineering project, the longest tunnel in the British Empire at 8.5 kilometres long, and a steep upward grade from West to East.

Simon Williams.

Providing Total Rural & Residential Property Management Solutions

Rebecca Smith - 027 370 8045

Monday, June 26th 2023

Public Forum: A Hororata resident once again raised the question of the new public toilets built in the Domain, and questioned why they weren’t being completed so that they could be used. The Board is aware that there is some debate with ECan regarding the siting of the septic tank system.

Board Meeting: With this being the retiring Chief Executive’s last Board meeting, as well as being the end of the financial year, business and reports contained discussion regarding on-going issues previously raised.

The gum trees adjacent to the Coleridge Village Hall are an ongoing topic, with arborists declaring that the trees are safe, but some locals requesting that they be felled.

• Currently, a survey is being conducted to determine if this is a majority request or limited to a minority of the village’s residents.

• Stop signs are still an issue throughout the District with drivers having a lack of understanding of the meaning of ‘STOP’!

• Disbursement of funds from the Community Board’s Discretionary budget were a significant topic of discussion, with the Community Board looking at several items over the allocated budget, however, with the new financial year being around the corner, it was agreed to consider all applications.

• It was also reported that the Westview Fund is now almost completely distributed, and any residual funds not used will go to the Community Board to be used for specific capital projects in Darfield.

Ken May, Malvern Community Board Chair.

MALVERN SPINNERS & WEAVERS

Malvern Spinners and Weavers, as part of the national Creative Fibre group, have just celebrated their 40th (ish) anniversary. Relying on living memory, this locally-based community group has three lifetime members in the broader Christchurch area that established the regular meetings to bring people together to celebrate wool. Over this period the group have been an integral part of the Canterbury wool networking chain showcasing hand-produced woollen garments, creations

and expertise in individual exhibitions and local A&P shows.

The Malvern Spinners and Weavers is a friendly group that supports using local and natural wool in any way that takes people’s imagination. There is a lot of expertise in carding, combing, spinning, knitting, crocheting, weaving and felting across the group that is ready to help and inspire. Meetings are every second and last Monday of the month at the St Josephs Hall and Darfield Library respectively.

The Malvern Spinners and Weavers are hosting a ‘Have A Go Day’ on Thursday, August 3rd from 10am at Darfield Recreation Centre.

“We would be delighted to see you there to simply try your hand at a wool craft or meet some locals to talk about the benefits of wool. Not only will there be experts on hand to help you have a go but also a variety of traders,” commented President, Lorna Tanner

DANCING SUCCESSES

...continuedfromfrontpage. Highlights from the holiday competitions:

NZDA TEAM RESULTS:

High Silver Awards:

• Junior Lyrical Team: What the World Needs Now

• Junior Jazz: I Need a Hero

• Intermediate/Senior Large Jazz Group: Lets Get Loud

Gold Award:

• Senior Lyrical: I Don’t Know Why

• Intermediate Lyrical: Something In The Orange

Hip Hop Solo 12 Years:

• Brianna Riddle: Gold Award

Hip Hop Solo 13 Years:

• Isabella Rodgers: 2nd=, Gold Award

CHRISTCHURCH COMP:

Lyrical Team Open:

• 1st: Senior Lyrical: I Don’t Know Why

• 1st: Under 12 Junior Lyrical: What The World Needs Now

Modern Jazz Team Over 12 Years:

• 2nd: Large group Jazz - Let's Get Loud

Musical Theatre Solo 12 & Under 14 Years:

• 3rd: Abigail Driscoll

Hip Hop Solo Under 12 Years:

• 1st: Millie McDrury

• 2nd: Freya Tymons-Bell

Student Choreography Solo

- Over 12 Years:

• 2nd: Lucy Dunnlogan

Musical Theatre Solo

- Under 12 Years:

• 3rd: Millie McDrury

Lyrical Solo Novice

- 14 Years & Over:

• 1st: Caitlin Smith

• 3rd: Eliza Mclntyre

Contemporary Solo Novice

- Under 14 Years:

• 2nd: Abigail Driscoll

Modern Jazz Solo Novice

- 12 & Under 14 Years:

• 1st: Abigail Driscoll

EVOLUTION COMPETITION: 10-11 Year Old Dancers:

Novice :

• Eden Whelans: Overall 9th= highest scoring 10 - 11 Year Old Novice Dancer

• Millie McDrury:

3rd= Novice Musical Theatre Solo, 2nd: Novice Hip Hop Solo

• Millie McDrury & Freya

Tymons-Bell: 1st: Jazz Duo, 1st: Hip Hop Duo, 12 - 13 Year

Old Dancers - Open

• Freya Tymons-Bell:

1st :Novice Hip Hop solo, 3rd: Novice Jazz Solo, Overall 4th= Highest Scoring 8 - 9 Year Old Novice Dancer.

• Emily O’Reilly: Overall 6th

Highest scoring 12 - 13 Year

Old Open Dancer, 8 - 9 Year

Old Dancers - Novice

CaitlynSmithandElizaMcIntyrewiththeirtrophiesfromthe ChristchurchCompetition.

RUGBY MILESTONES

Lastweekend,SheldonReedplayedhis150th gamefortheDarfieldRugbyFootballClub’s Division1teamagainstSouthbridgeat SouthbridgeDomain.

SheldonhasbeenpartoftheDivision1side since2012,heisalsoheavilyinvolvedintheClub andisthecurrentClubPresident.

Welldoneonreachingafabulousmilestone Sheldon.

Above:SheldonwithhissonCooper(3yearsold).

Recently,DunsandelIrwellRugbyFootballClub, Division2halfback,DanCameron,playedhis 100thDivision2game. DanjoinedtheClubin2011,andhasplayedin Division1,2and3throughoutthelastdecade. “Danisanabsoluteasset,bothonandoff thefield,andisanintegralpartoftheClub.We couldn’tbeprouderofhimfor reachingthismilestone,”commenteda Clubspokesperson.

4TH GENERATION WOODCHOPPER

Lochie Windley, aged 15, from Rolleston is a fourth-generation woodchopper. Having grown up with the sport he is competing at a high level already. Lochie is a Year 11 student at St Thomas College of Canterbury and coached by Roger Thain from Darfield.

His Mum, Raewyn , is a world champion sawyer herself and encouraged Lochie, under her watchful eye, to pick up the axe when he was ten years old. He currently trains in sport-specific disciplines at least three times a week, as well as plays rugby for the Under 16 West Melton team, which helps his general fitness. Lochie loves woodchopping, it allows him to travel around the

country and internationally, and he enjoys catching up with friends that he has made. Because woodchopping is a relatively small sport, those involved in it become like part of the family.

Competitors can be competing somewhere within the South Island every weekend between the Ellesmere Show at the start of the season and Fairlie Show at Easter, marking the end of the season.

Last weekend, Lochie competed in the New Zealand Under 21 Championship in Hokitika against the top junior Axemen from around New Zealand. He competed well, winning his heat and semi-final to compete

against twenty year old Warkworth man, Jordan Thomas, in the final, finishing second in Elimination Underhand.

Lastweekend,LochieWindleyfinishedsecondinthe EliminationUnderhandcompetition.

GREENDALE GOLF

Results 8th July 2023

Cridge Trophy Winner: D Rutter

Runner Up: S Johnstone Stableford

1st: C Faithful 36 2nd: S Johnstone 35

3rd: D Rutter 35 4th: E Hawker 35

Nearest Pins:

#3: Riley #9: B Nahkies

#17: J Camp #13: J Camp

Men's Longest Drive: Riley

Ladies Longest Drive: D Gibbs

Ladies Longest Drive: D Gibbs

Longest Putt: D Rutter

Two’s: J Camp, S Hygate

HORORATA GOLF

Results 11th July 2023

Team Stableford

J Redfern / Marie Micheal / Martin Wills 75

D Annan / I McLaughlin / B Inch 69

Nine Holes

S. Thornley 57

Closest to the Pin: J Whitaker, R Frampton

Results 15th July 2023

Best Gross: Mark Weatherly & Dominic Brettkelly 71

Medal Nett Round

Senior Grade:

James Perkins 69 Stu Blok 70

George Deans 71

Junior Grade:

Catherine Thorne 69 Colin Stevens 71

Alan Wall 72

Closest to Pins:

#2 in 2: Mark Weatherly #6: Max Edwards

#11: Gary Woolf #14: Gavin Thomas

#17: Gavin Thomas

Big Al's Pairs Challenge

• Al Sime & Catherine Thorne defeated James Perkins & Shane Prendergast

• Steve Stewart & Daniel Reardon

defeated Ric Frampton & Graeme Harris

TUESDAY 8th AUG 2023

7:30pm, Darfield Primary School Staff Room. Parents, friends & caregivers of the school are encouraged to come along & support the volunteers who help support the school.

DARFIELD GUN CLUB 2023 AGM

The Darfield Gun Club AGM will be held on SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST

Commencing at 10am At the Darfield Shooting Centre, Creyke Road. ALL WELCOME!

MALVERN COMMUNITY PATROL AGM

Malvern News - Advertising Deadline

July 11:30am-12:30pm Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Desk Darfield Library

July Rolleston News Deadline for the August issue

July 6:30pm Public Meeting with Chris Luxon & Nicola Grigg

The purpose of this meeting is to identify what type of group/committee is wanted for the Sheffield Waddington Township area, and who would like to be a part of this group or committee.

Listed are some types of groups or committees that could be an option – all these types are available to be recognised by Council, Council will only recognise one group in a demographic area as a resident’s group or association.

• Incorporated Society - A registered legal entity. A minimum of 15 members with legal obligations. Must have a constitution, is required to prepare financial statements each year that are submitted under the required legislation.

• Formal - Publicly elected committee of 12-15 members with a constitution and demographic area. Chairperson, secretary & treasurer needed. Must hold an AGM to appoint committee members, and formal positions.

Tavern 2nd Aug 7pm Friends of Kirwee Model School AGM

July 30th Malvern Game Hunters Competition

Acres, Kirwee 4th Aug Malvern Youth Trust Awards - DHS Boyle River Leadership Prog. Applications close

4th -5th Aug Ōtira Tunnel Centennial Celebrations Arthur’s Pass locations 6th Aug 9am Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail Oxford 6th Aug 10am Darfield Gun Club AGM Darfield Shooting Centre 8th Aug 7:30pm Darfield Primary School PTA AGM Darfield Primary School

14th Aug Waste Art Competition Entries Close 17th Aug 7:30pm Malvern Community Patrol AGM Darfield Recreation Centre

18th Aug 11am Clearing Sale - TE & RM Coppard Methven

19th Aug KRFC Dinner, Dance and Awards Night Riccarton Racecourse

26th Aug Darfield Bricktacular Darfield Recreation Centre

26th - 27th Aug Waste Art Competition Awards & Public Exhibition Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston

• Informal - A group of people who meet on a regular basis and are committed to their community. Generally, has appointed facilitators and is open for anyone in the community to attend.

The recognised community group will be able to apply for council funding, including the resident’s association funding. Boundaries, constitutions, and appointments will be decided at later date.

The purpose of a resident’s group or association is to come together to discuss the opportunities and/or problems in the community, and in some instances do something in response.

It is also to create a welcoming community, perhaps social events & projects, advocate for your community and perhaps make submissions to Council and other stakeholders.

Any questions please contact Sean Ellis: sean.ellis@selwyn.govt.nz

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.

CARPET

ROVER 1997 416SLI, 319,000 kms. One owner for 25 years, new cambelt and battery. WOF 6 months. $1,200. Please phone 318 0616 or 020 410 77419.

CARPET /Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Phone/ text Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $70 per chimney. Please ph 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 us on 021 939 113.

CARPET

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE , farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarry on 318 4132.

FIREWOOD & COAL

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield

Life Church

CHURCH NOTICES

SUNDAY 23RD

JULY 2023

At 10:30am

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

SERVICES

10:30am every Sunday. Darfield Baptist Church 15 Greendale Rd, Darfield 9am, on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month.

Glenroy Hall Windwhistle

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Season!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! E pos available. All top quality, clean wood. Ph Rini 027 451 7300

LAWNS

GET your lawns aerated now in winter, either plug or slot cuts. $100/hr. Please call 027 421 1637.

LOCKSMITH

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

FOR SALE

LUCERNE hay. Conventional bales. $10.per bale. Good quality. Shed stored. Available individually or in packs of 21 for bulk purchases. Kirwee area. Ph 318 1964

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.

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.

SITUATION VACANT SITUATION VACANT

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP

has two positions to fill!!

Assistant Manager/Grill Cook 38 hrs p/w & Front of house 29hrs p/w Ph 03 325 4154 or email CV to: dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

ROOM TO RENT

SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $180pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

ROOF MAINTENANCE

ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Please phone 03 347 6702

SCRAP METAL

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

STORAGE

SECURE OUTDOOR STORAGE

available in Darfield. Suitable for motorhomes, boats etc. Phone 027 222 1632.

WANTED

DEAD Cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Please phone 027 484 8121.

TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 03 342 5885.

Wanted to Rent/Lease

CLEAN DRY SHED

• Minimum 80 sq.m, all sizes considered

• Required to store, sort and dispatch bagged seed orders etc

• Lincoln based business

• Full details will be advised on contact

• All areas considered

• On farm ok if access is suitable.

All enquiries to 027 208 6950

WINDOW TINTING

TINT-A-WINDOW

Solar Protective films. Fade UV block. Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/Security. Frosted films. Free online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz

Teacher Aide

We seek a person with skills and experience to support students, with a range of learning needs, both individually and in groups across the school. The position is casual to cover staff leave. Some short-term hours may be available. Commencing as soon as possible.

Applications close at 10am, Monday 31 July 2023

An application pack is available by email from: trish@darfield.school.nz

Human Resources Coordinator Darfield High School. Tel: 03 318-8411.

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TRADES

TRADES

&

• Septic Tank Cleaning

• Jetting Unit for Blocked

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

KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wall units, melamine or timber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 027 439 3926 or 349 0150.

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

Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

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)

Fri

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax 03 318 1235

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A former sergeant major in the Army took a new job as a high school teacher. Before he started he injured his back and was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fitted under his shirt and wasn’t noticeable. On the first day of class, he found himself assigned to the toughest students in school and knew they would be testing his discipline in the classroom. He walked confidently into the rowdy room, opened the window up wide and sat at his desk. When the strong breeze made his tie flap, he picked up a stapler and stapled the tie to his chest. There was dead silence and the rest of the year went very smoothly.