Issue 1,099 Friday 18th August

Mount Olympus recently hosted Tarnspiel, a social curling tournament that originally became part of the Mt Olympus event calendar in the 2011 Rugby World Cup Real New Zealand tournament. At 1800m above sea level, the tournament is known as the highest curling tournament in New Zealand.

Windwhistle Winter Sports Club president Simon Driscoll says, “Tarnspiel is a fun event where everyone can have a go. It is a testament to our ski club’s spirit with members pitching in from clearing the snow from the ice, organising catering, promotion, getting everything to the tarn and then taking part.”

The Tarn, where the curling takes place, is at the top of the field Main Tow, which means it can normally only be accessed by skis or snowboard. However, this year a helicopter was arranged to fly those who could not ski to the tarn.

“It was really special to be able to fly people in to be part of this event. Many of the people who flew are members

who can no longer ski, they have been part of shaping the field and our club, so it was fabulous to have them up there, sharing and making memories. The helicopter does add more logistics to the day, like the need to fly a port-a-loo to the tarn and deliver 60 hamburgers and a

pot of soup from the Top Hut kitchen to feed people. But everyone helps and it's part of the day.”

Simon says, “Over 20 teams took part in Tarnspiel with lots of friendly competition, right

up until the final when the chance of winning calls for a more serious approach! The champions on the day were the Tie-rifics, an all-female group of Club Members, they took on The Staff in the final.”

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MUMS AND BUBS GROUP

A need born out of Covid restrictions saw two mums start a group to help support other parents in 2021. Kate O’Connell and Maria McFarlane both had babies that year and due to the restrictions, with no Plunket coffee groups able to be held, they found it hard to meet and connect with other mums in the area.

“We were both lucky to have started our babies at Darfield Playcentre at the age of four months,” says Kate, “but we still wanted connection with other new mums in the area so decided to start a Facebook page named Darfield Babies 2020/2021.” This page was

recently renamed to Malvern Babies 2020/2021 and currently has 58 members. Being a new parent can be a very lonely and challenging time and it’s a big step to put yourself out there to meet new people alongside trying to juggle a newborn at the same time. Kate says it feels like starting your first day of high school all over again when you are wanting to meet other new parents.

The group offers opportunities to meet up and new friendships formed not just between the parents but also between the babies (now toddlers). Organising

meetups, playgroups or even just letting others know they may be attending a community outing such as Rhyme Time at the library are just some of the ways members can connect with each other.

After the success of the first group, Kate and Maria felt they should start the next group, Malvern Babies 2022, with 52 members, and most recently Malvern Babies 2023, which gained 38 members in just one week!

Kate says, “Whether it’s your first or your fifth child, it’s so important to know you are not alone, you won’t be judged and that so many others are going through the same journey as you are! The groups can be used for any sort of communication from asking for advice, organising catchups, or celebrating a win for the week! For those that aren’t social media, people can also meet at the Darfield Toy Library which runs out of the Plunket rooms on the corner of Jackson and North Terrace, open every second Saturday from 9-11am.”

JANE AUSTIN COMING TO DARFIELD

Addicted to Darcy?

Lost all Sense and Sensibility? Bonkers for Big Balls?

Well put down your crossstitching and join Penny Ashton, Lori Dungey and Jamie Burgess, as they swoon, romp, and pianoforte their way through an entirely improvised Austenian Musical. Charming suitors, meddlesome mothers, tight breeches, and

surprisingly well-educated girls will all paint a vivid picture in song, dance, and passionate hand holding.

Austen Found: The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen is here for one night only on Thursday, September 7 at the Darfield Rec Centre. The play was a complete sellout in the Comedy Festival (2007 and 2021) and Adelaide Fringe (2010) and promises to be a hit throughout New Zealand.

For her fifth Arts on Tour NZ, Penny Ashton (Olive Copperbottom, Promise and Promiscuity, Sense and Sensibility – The Court Theatre, Hot Pink Bits) is bringing along her most accomplished improvising friend Lori Dungey (M3GAN, Lord of the Rings, Xena) and her most melodical musical maestro, Jamie Burgess (Canterbury Opera, K Rd Strip, Basil Fawlty) to perambulate the NZ countryside spreading laughter and delightful bonnets as they go. An entirely improvised Austenian Musical. Penny Ashton is New Zealand’s own global comedienne who has been making a splash on

the world stage since 2002. She has performed over 1000 solo shows and has sold out from Edinburgh to Edmonton to Tokoroa.

Lori Dungey has been an actor for over 40 years and is currently the Education Director for the Theatresports Youth Program, Auckland (TYP), which runs in 21 High School/ Colleges.

Born, raised, and trained in New Zealand, Jamie Burgess now calls Melbourne home. Passionate about all aspects of performing and creating theatre, he has dipped his fingers into pretty much all the pies since graduating from NASDA a couple of decades ago.

This production is being brought to Darfield by the Malvern Community Arts Council – Performing Arts Committee.

Tickets are available from Te Huanui Art Gallery in Darfield, and on the night at Darfield Recreation Centre.

Adults $25 and children $10 (Rec suitable for children over 14).

Proudly bought to you by the Malvern Community Arts Council – Performing Arts Committee

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COUNTRY POLO COMING BACK

If the inaugural Sheffield Country Polo event last year was such a success that another event is planned for later this year on Saturday, November 11.

Co-organiser Dan van der Salm says, “We received such humbling support from the local community and from the polo players, who all loved their involvement and agreed they will be back again this year.”

This year the event is listed in the official calendar and is now recognised by the Canterbury and national polo associations, which means organisational support and no other events scheduled the same weekend.

Four polo teams will start the afternoon with a grand parade and will compete for the coveted Sheffield Country Polo Plate. A master of ceremonies will commentate throughout the day to explain the rules and ensure everybody enjoys the event.

There will be plenty of entertainment with traditional stomping of the divots, best dressed, best car park set up, best corporate tent site, school auction, corporate sulky races, and possibly a guest appearance by Taylor Clelland. The Lee Martin Band will play from 5.30pm until

8.30pm, and the local Fire Brigade will once again offer its services for taxi rides home.

“Bring your own food, your own refreshments and a good attitude and we will provide all the entertainment for an exciting fun-filled afternoon,” says Dan.

“Advanced tickets, released for last year’s ticket holders, have already been snapped up but the remainder are now on sale to the wider community, so get in quick! You don’t

want to be the guys that missed out two years running! We want to keep it an intimate and local feel, so tickets are limited.”

Tickets range from corporate tents (Platinum 150, Gold 100, Silver 50, bronze 26), car parks (five people) and general admission.

For more information visit the Facebook page or email: sheffieldpolo@gmail.com. Book your tickets at: events.humanitix.com/sheffieldcountry-polo-2023.

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JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

In July this year, Ryan Booth (17) attended a 10-day trip to Changwon, South Korea to participate in the 2023 Shooting Junior World Championship, representing New Zealand (NZ) in the 50m Mens Prone Target Shooting event. Ryan was one of two under-21-year-old juniors representing NZ, with Shania Harrison-Lee also competing. Ryan and Shania were among over 500 competitors over a range of different shooting disciplines, such as shotgun and indoor air rifle events. This was Ryan’s first time travelling overseas to represent NZ on the world stage and was an opportunity to study other competitors and their equipment and compete against the world’s best under high pressure conditions.

The local 50m shooting range at McLeans Island, one of the largest outdoor shooting ranges in NZ, was built for the 1974 Commonwealth Games and currently has a 30mound capacity, which means the range can have up to 30 people shooting at a time. In South Korea, Ryan was shooting on an 80-mound

range, located on top of a 3-storey building. This introduced some interesting conditions, such as swirling winds to take into account.

One of the biggest challenges with shooting in South Korea was the heat and high humidity. During the ten days there, the temperature averaged around 28 degrees, with a humidity above 80%.

After training in cold winter conditions leading up to the competition, wearing thick shooting jackets meant the body quickly got very hot. At the end of the challenging match, Ryan was placed 40th with a score of 602.6, which was close to the expected score considering the conditions. The winning score of 625.0 for the match was exceptional.

Ryan returned with some new equipment and plenty of new ideas and advice to continue improving his skills and scores. Being able to compete at such a prestigious event was a privilege and provided an invaluable experience to fuel his desire to improve. His sights are now set on the Oceania event held in Brisbane

in November.

Ryan says he enjoyed his time in South Korea. “It wouldn’t have been possible without all the support I got from you all, including my number one supporters - my parents John and Rhonda Booth.” He also thanks Malvern Lions and Sport Canterbury for their help with funding the trip, and the support and donations from local clubs, friends and ‘local shooting family’.

LATE DOG REGISTRATION If you haven’t got your favourite pooch’s registration completed yet, the Council is encouraging you to get it done as soon as possible to avoid infringements. All dogs aged three months and over in the district must be registered with the Council every year, with the annual dog registration month taking place in July. Those who paid before 1 August were eligible for a discounted fee of $45, but anyone who didn’t register on time must now pay the regular $60 fee for their dog.

NATIONAL GARDENING WEEK runs for the week of October 16-23 this year and aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communi es, and closer connec ons with nature. Whether it’s a few pots on the balcony, a small patch or an extensive garden, everyone can experience the joy of gardening.

SNIP’N’CHIP SPCA New Zealand is offering free desexing and microchipping to those who are struggling to get their cat desexed and microchipped. A limited number of vouchers are available, visit www.desexing.spca.nz to find out if you or someone you know is eligible.

A BELGIAN BEAU FOR BASUKI

Orana Wildlife Park is excited to announce that a 9-year-old male siamang gibbon called Suka has arrived from Pairi Daiza Zoo in Belgium. After Suka completed quarantine, she was introduced to 10-year -old female, Basuki, who was very excited to be with her Belgian beau!

When Suka transferred to Aotearoa, it was a joint recommendation from species co-ordinators at both the Zoo Aquarium Association Australasia and the European Association of Zoos. Both

siamangs Suka and Basuki have a very similar playful nature and ever since they were introduced, they always spend a lot of time together. Siamangs have a feature that is quite distinguishing, it is a large throat sac that they use to make socially important vocalisations or songs. Suka and Basuki have been singing together.

The zoo team is hopeful that in the future they will produce baby siamangs. Basuki was the last siamang born at Orana Park in 2013.

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THE CHIP PACKET PROJECT

The Chip Packet Project New Zealand is a charity that recycles used foil chip packets to make thermal survival blankets for people living on the street, living in cars or garages. The Project helps the environment, helps those in need and brings people together to collect and make the blankets.

Over 302 blankets have been created and distributed throughout New Zealand since 2022, however many more are needed as well as volunteers to provide collection points and organise foil fusion groups. It’s easy to help by collecting, washing, and saving your potato chip packets. Packets

should be cut along the long side and across the sealed end to open out, then washed in warm soapy water and dried with a towel. Store folded until you have enough packets to donate, it takes 55 packets to make one blanket. Other packets can also be saved such as the foil packets that some biscuits come in

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CRAFT DAY SUCCESS

A day of weaving and crafts at the St Joseph Church Hall attracted 25 enthusiastic people including children. Several weavers brought along their looms, some from Ashburton, while others watched and chatted or had a go at weaving on some smaller

looms. Organiser Simone Hindun says, “We had a lovely day weaving sharing tips, ideas, and some delicious food. Weaving is often a somewhat solitary hobby as larger looms are heavy, so it’s always a treat to weave in a group.”

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AWARDS FOR LONG SERVICE

At the Malvern Lions meeting, held in July, several members were awarded long service awards. These awards were awarded based on the number of years in the club and attendance. All members awarded had 100% attendance.

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• 5 years service: Lions' Ken Wragg, Charlie Buttle, Warwick James, Andrew Brooker, Daryl Collier and Murray Shipley

• 10 years service: Lions' John Paterson and Tony Thwaites

• 15 years service: Lions’ Allan Thorne and Graeme Roberts.

MALVERN U3A REPORT

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THE EVOLUTIONARY PHENOMENON THAT IS NEW ZEALAND

Malvern U3A’s August meeting welcomed Terry Thomson. Terry is a natural history communicator based in Christchurch and a freelance nature guide. He has written the book, ‘The Loney Island; The Evolutionary Phenomenon that is New Zealand’.

The title of his talk was, “A closer look at New Zealand’s deep endemics”. Acceptance in the 1960’s that continents move horizontally across the face of the earth became central to the history of Zealandia. The splitting of Gondwanaland and the influence of the Pacific Islands resulted in the uniqueness of New Zealand’s endemic species, which are found nowhere else on earth. Their history can be traced through this geographical understanding and in more recent times the use of DNA. With the bat being the only mammal, species developed without predators and birds

such as the kiwi became flightless. Widespread reptile groups in Australia such as snakes and turtles are absent, only geckos and skinks are present. The tuatara is the only living reptile in a biological order that is otherwise occupied only by long extinct and fossilised reptiles. The rare New Zealand native frog is only resembled by frogs in faraway western Noth America. Weta, snails, dragonflies, freshwater crayfish, and mussels are unique to New Zealand. DNA helped to develop ancestorial charts, which showed the development of New Zealand species was different to what was previously thought. The talk was well illustrated with photos of New Zealand’s endemics back through time.

U3A is looking forward to a mini -series in September entitled, “Malvern – A Districts Journey from Early settlement to the Present Day”. This covers farming business and social

development. Brain health and dementia will be discussed at our next meeting when we are fortunate to have Dr Matthew Croucher speaking. U3A welcomes anyone who is interested in a range of topics to join us.

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RESTORATION FUNDRAISER

Do you have photos or family stories about the former Malvern South School, now known as the Whitecliffs Community Hall? The South Malvern Community Trust would love to hear from you as they continue to restore the heritage listed 1883 building.

The Trust is running another Family Fun Quiz Night Fundraiser on August 25 to raise funds for the hall. This year, the funds will go towards replacing the antiquated electrical system with a modern, safer system that will meet new regulations.

Last year’s quiz night was successful and welcomed former pupils of South Malvern School, Whitecliffs local Helen McArthur and her brother John McArthur, and past teachers of Branston Intermediate.

With additional fundraising events and grants from Selwyn District Council and Fonterra, the Trust purchased new doors for the building earlier this year. A volunteer builder has completed the west side exterior and is finishing the restoration of two more sides of the building.

To find out more or to book a table of four or six people, phone Rosemary on 0210 768 234. BYO drinks, raffles, and light supper available.

REGISTRATIONS OF INTEREST

The recent Waddington 150th celebration highlighted interest in the old Waddington School located on the St Johns Youth Camp property on Waddington Road. People asked what were the plans for the building’s restoration, if any?

The old school, built in c1877, needs some love and attention plus a huge amount of cash to get it back into shape, so a small group of Waddington locals are getting together and calling for additional registrations of interest from other people in the area who are interested in being part of a focussed and dedicated fundraising team. Work that needs to be completed includes new roof, removal of asbestos, removal of exterior plaster, and demolition of the additional kitchen. The building is listed with the Selwyn District Council as an ‘Historic Place Category 2’. The resulting fundraising team will work with the St John’s Fundraising team. A member of St John’s will come and talk to the group and discuss what has already been done and

what needs to be done in the future. The organisation is keen support any fundraising efforts by the community.

If you have a passion for or family ties to the old Waddington School, would love to see it restored to its original form, and can help raise funds to get the project started, email: oldschoolfundraiser@sheffield-waddington.nz

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NICOLA GRIGG - OPINION PIECE

I think it’s fair to say that over the past six years, we’ve all become increasingly irritated – if not, outright concerned –at the state of the roads around Canterbury and, indeed, the rest of the country.

Under Chris Luxon’s leadership, National has a vision for New Zealand to become one of the world’s leading small, advanced economies and our policies focussed on education, the economy, and lifting productivity are just the start of our plan to fulfil that vision. So too is our Transport for the Future plan, which will help drive prosperity and lift the standard of living for all New Zealanders. Across the country, we’re focussed on building roads and networks that will unlock land for housing growth, better Public Transport and rebuilding regions and resilience.

Our package of 13 Roads of National Significance will cost $24 billion over ten years and all our projects are properly costed and funded. The Government will fund about $14 billion, and we’ll use private capital to get some of the work done, as happens overseas, so taxpayers do not have to pick up the full tab.

Here in Selwyn we’ve committed to begin work investigating the RollestonAshburton four-lane corridor in our first term in government. At the same time, we will get on with building a second Ashburton River bridge. Depending on what is decided by the investigations, we will make decisions around investment in the corridor, and the sequencing of it. While we have previously committed to the immediate build of this road in both the 2017 and 2020 election campaigns, unfortunately, in 2023, we find ourselves in a very, very different economic environment than we were just three years ago. Since 2020, a combination of out-of-control government spending, the global pandemic and severe weather events in the upper North Island have had a gravely detrimental impact on government finances and, indeed, the New Zealand economy. National is acutely aware of the importance of this project to the South Island economy but, with a price tag of about $2 billion – and, with huge and urgent storm-related works required in other parts of the country – we have had to prioritise other

KEEP LAMBS SAFE

SPCA New Zealand are asking dog owners to take care during lambing season. Unfortunately, every year lambs and sheep are stressed, injured, or killed by dogs. This is traumatic for both the animals and people involved and is usually completely avoidable.

A plea from a local Facebook user, after losing five pet lambs to dog attacks, asks that dog owners, whose properties border farmland, make sure their dogs cannot

RIVER FLOW SERVICE

works in our first term in office. To be fair, Canterbury saw huge infrastructure investment after the earthquakes when, at that time, the National government chose to prioritise our region over others around the country to reboot our own economy. So, to get our ducks in a row, I have had our transport team visit the region several times to view the road and meet with stakeholders and we all agree the job needs to be done, we must reinvestigate the pricing and sequencing of the build in the most responsible way that we can. If we can form the next government, we are determined to be far more careful with taxpayer money than Labour has been to ensure the sustainable financing of world-class, future-proofed transport infrastructure. I see this road as a significantly important local issue, and I will continue to champion it on behalf of Selwyn residents.

Nicola Grigg MP for Selwyn

Want to keep an eye on river levels and water flow in your area? You can, with text message services from Ecan and Selwyn District Council that also cover rainfall data and irrigation restrictions.

Selwyn District Council offers a free river flow service for residents living in the Selwyn River/Waikirikiri floodplain. To sign up, text SELWYN to 3730.

A text will be sent to everyone who registers to the service when the river flow reaches a certain level. When a text is received, users are advised to monitor the river flow on ecan.govt.nz/riverflow and take action as needed.

Ecan’s website says that river levels presented are provisional only, telemetered twice daily from remote monitoring stations and could misrepresent the immediate state of the river. In other words, be aware as river levels can change quickly. To find out about other rivers in Canterbury, visit www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/riverreport/. Note: there is a small cost for using the Ecan service.

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SPCA says “Be sure to keep your dog on a leash and under control, especially around lifestyle blocks and farms. Let’s keep these little lambs safe and give them the best start in life.”

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DARFIELD GUN CLUB

Finally! Some good conditions for this month’s shoot with good light from behind and very little wind. Numbers were a bit low due to conflicting events, however still a good turnout. Not so good for the scores in the eye-opener with just two scores of 20/20, both in A grade with a 19 in B grade and a 16 leading C grade. Second up was the Continental Cup with the targets at differing heights as well as angles. Possible 25/25’s were recorded by “Mr Smooth “ Dave Folley, Paul Templeton, Brodie Mangels and Bevan Brown. A good group for the shoot-off. Lastly, another Continental match to be combined with the first to give a 50-target match for the meat prizes. Johnny Sharp scored the only possible to lift into the top group along with three 24’s to Dave, Brodie, and Bevan to give four shooters

on 49/50, Paul unfortunately on the outer after dropping two targets.

Some good shooting was shown by two junior shooters Anna Mangels who improved over the day after a 4/20 to start shot scores of 11/25 and 16/25 in the Continental. Luka Ruddenklau scored 19/25 and 16/25 to finish second in the C grade.

The meat trophy shoot-off with Brodie out on target 2, Dave taking third after missing target 6. Last to miss was Johnny as target 7 sorted out 1st and 2nd A grade with Bevan holding on to win.

The last shoot-off was between Emma Stuart and Rupert Wright for the minor placings in B grade. Five targets were required to separate the two with Rupert emerging the winner.

Next shoot Sunday 3rd September 12:30pm start. All welcome.

Results:

Continental Cup

A Grade D Folley 25/25, B Grade Rupert Wright 24, C Grade Ross Millichamp 16

Continental Trophy

A grade

1st B Brown49/50, 2nd J Sharp 49, 3rd D Folley 49 B grade

1st B Johnson 45

2nd R Wright 44

3rd E Stuart 44

C Grade

1st R Millichamp 38

2nd L Ruddenklau 35

3rd R Digby 32

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DARFIELD RUGBY PRIZEGIVING

A great end to the season saw Darfield Rugby Club hold their 2023 Senior Prizegiving at Darfield Recreation Centre. The evening started with pre-drinks before guests were seated ready to enjoy the night with MC, Will Wright.

Club president Sheldon Reed welcomed everyone to the evening followed by the pesentation of team awards before guests enjoyed a buffet meal and the Club trophy presentations.

The event was enjoyed by all those who attended and Sheldon thanked the committee for all their hard-work and support during the season, and those who helped arrange the prizegiving.

COLTS:

• Bernie Clinton Memorial - Most

Improved U20: Oskar Trafford

• AJ (Tony) Lee Memorial Cup -

Most Promising U21 Player: Todd Thomas

• The Browning Family Trophy -

Most Outstanding U21: Cameron O’Donnell

• CH & LR Ridgen Cup - U21 Most

Valuable Player: Daniel Baxter

DIVISION II:

• Thomson Trophy in Memorial of James - Snr Reserve Sportsman of the Year: Nicholas Gardener

• CO Redfern Cup - Most

Improved Player: Lio Faitau

• Division II Most Dedicated

Player: Jackson Smith

• LJ (Rinso) Naughton Memorial

Cup - Players POY: Max Summerfield

• Darfield Hotel Most Outstanding

Div 2 Player: Sam Gliddon

DIVISION I:

• Most Dedicated Senior Player: William Wright

• Steve Mitchell Trophy - Most

Promising: Fergus Gunn

• Robin Moore Memorial Trophy -

Players POY: Ben Alexander

• Reveley Cup - Most

Outstanding: Haigh Jebson

• Dean Carroll Memorial -

Division I Personality of the Year: Sheldon Reed

• Division I Team Man of the

Year: Blair McIlroy

• CLUB AWARDS:

• Bob Carter Trophy - Most Outstanding Open Grade Player: Ben Alexander

• DRFC JAB Sportsman of the Year (U18): Louis Ridgen

• Hamish Reid Memorial CupHighest Rep Honours: Alister Collins & Ben Alexander

• 100+ Points: Alister Collins

• SG Gillanders Trophy - Team Manager of the Year: Gemma Smith

• DRFC - Coach of the Year: John Frew

• Tony Paterson MemorialMost Improved Team: Darfield Colts

• Centennial Trophy - Highest Achieving Team: Div 1 & Colts

• Brian Kars MemorialPersonality of the Year: Matthew Brettkelly

• Lenco Sports Cup - Player contributing most to the Club: Michael McCaughan

• DHS Trophy - Best off-field Contribution: Jason Searle

• Paul Stewart Cup - Best Committee Contribution: Karen Ridgen

• Senior Clubman's Cup Outstanding Contribution to DRFC: James Scollay

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 22nd August, 7:30pm

Kirwee Sports Pavilion

Your attendance is important at this meeting if you want to keep the club functioning.

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HORORATA GOLF

South Malvern Community Trust Quiz Night Fundraiser

Friday Aug 25, 7:00pm

Glentunnel Hall

Tables of 4 - 6

$10/person (pay cash at door)

Great raffle prizes & supper

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GREENDALE GOLF

Results 12th August 2023

Championship Stroke Play 1st Round

E Hawker 67 D Mclaren 69

H Macphee 69 B Sauness 70

L Tattersall 72 B Hopkins 72

K Nagayama 72 S Johnstone 72

Nearest to pin

#3: C Banks #7: G Hawker

#9: D Mclaren #13: B Hopkins

#17: C Watson

Mens longest drive B Hopkins

Longest putt S Johnstone

Ladies longest drive B May

Ladies longest putt V Fitzgerald

Twos: B Hopkins x2

W Watson B Sauness

C Banks D Mclaren 9 HOLE

COMPETITION STABLEFORD.

B May 16

WAIMAK GOLF

TeAwa 33

K. Bush 21 R. Pilbrow 31

K. Redwood 31 I. Beets 31

W. Mehrtens 31

Nearest to Pin for 2, #4: J. Collins

Nearest to Pin for 1, #8: J. Blatch

Nearest to Pin for 2, #11: J. Deans

Nearest to Pin for 1, #17: J. Blatch

Longest Putt, #16: S. Farrar 9 Holes:

R. Benny 19 Jenny 12

Nearest to Pin for 1, 8/17:

Gee Gee Jar: M. Robertson

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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.

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

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.

CARPET CARPET

BIRCHFIELD Firewood

Dry,

CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

HORORATA Firewood - dry old man pine for sale. 4, 6 and 8 mtr loads. Free delivery. Phone or text 027 781 1492.

FLATMATE

FLATMATE wanted. Fully furnished bedroom. Private bathroom. Carpark. 5 minutes from Darfield shops. $200pw including utilities & wifi. Contact: 021 0296 8246.

FOR SALE

1995 4WD Toyota Dyna flatdeck truck with QuickLift Crane $12,000. Please phone 021 0395 396.

KEA K424B quadbike trailer, as new $1200. Please phone 021 0395 396

LUCERNE baleage. Please ph 03 318 1742.

LUCERNE hay. Conventional bales, top quality. Please phone 03 318 1742

MEADOW Hay Medium Sq. Good quality shed stored $60 per bale +GST Please phone 03 318 1794

PUPPIES

Three puppies born 13/6/23 are ready for new homes now.

• Mum: full tri-coloured Chihuahua.

• Dad: Toy Poodle x Maltese.

• Health checked, worm & flea treated, first vaccina on. Please ph 027 222 2612 for more info or to view

GARDENING

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

LOCKSMITH

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

MORTGAGE BROKER

ARE you in need of a refinance, first home loan, buying a new home, investment property or a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I can get you the best deal to suit you. I have 30+ years of lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the banks to you.

PAINTING/DECORATING

OFFICE

SPACE

FOR LEASE OFFICE SPACE DARFIELD

Darfield township

• 5 Ross Street

• 1st floor

• 79sqm open plan office

• Small kitchenette and toilet

• Heat pump/air conditioned

• Fully alarmed

• Parking.

PAINTING/DECORATING

SITUATION VACANT

For

Micky Conway

Painter & Decorator

Darfield Based

Will cover all areas

Contact Micky on 021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com

Cook required for local, small Resthome

Hours 9am - 2:30pm, Saturday to Tuesday (or by negotiation)

Phone Carol for details 022 192 6255.

Contact:

Gerald: 021 340 990

Vivien: 021 340 991

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

PAINTING/DECORATING

UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Please Ph. Udi Aale 021074 2075.

STORAGE

SECURE OUTDOOR

STORAGE

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

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.

POSITIONS

• Harvesters

• Graders

• Farm/Agri Labourers

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP

Has a Front of house position available must have food prep knowledge and Barista experience 29hrs p/w

Ph 03 325 4154 or email CV to: dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTED

TRACTOR driving wanted. Experienced operator with all the necessary skills GPS and precision farming not a problem. Ph 021310688

ROOM TO RENT

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

• Factory Staff (day, night, or weekend shifts)

• Truck Drivers and more!

PART-TIME/CASUAL KENNEL

HAND

8:30am - 4:30pm. Must be fit. Ph 03 318 2806

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

WINDOW REPAIRS

GEMSTONE equipment. Slab saw, vibralap table, stone tumbler. Doesn’t matter what condition. Ph 022 643 6617.

POSSUM fur wanted. South Island wide, based in Canterbury. Phone Charlie 027 458 6338.

TRADES We

Dead cars

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End of life cars

Old farm vehicles

CASH PAID

Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

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JAMES

- 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.

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)

French for Beginners

When I was a child, my parents used to always say "Pardon my French" after a swear word. I'll never forget the first day of French, when my teacher asked us if any of us knew any French.