Issue 1,105 Friday 29th September 2023

When it comes to New Zealand -made movies it’s all about location, location - and what better location than Waddington, right in the heart of the Malvern district. A new movie based on the popular The Bitches’ Box, a

series of fast-paced, multicharacter comedy shows starring comedians Amelia Dunbar and Emma Newborn, has just finished a two-week filming stint on location at Derek Bull’s farm in Waddington.

Over the last two weeks within the daggy confines of the Bull family’s historic wool shed, the two comedians acting in their Jack Russell personas, a cast of cuddly ‘sheeples’, energetic film crew and a couple of yet to be announced

characters/actors have all been working hard on the first section of the film.

Producer Rob Malloch says the production company was given the full run of the farm sheds, which sit beside State Highway 73. “It was the best blank canvas and its location was perfect for the creative vision of the film”

The next block of filming will see the production move to Amelia’s home, High Peak Station in Windwhistle, and then on to Ashburton, where somewhere along the way the two ‘dogs’ will experience a visit to the vets. Rob says it will take around six weeks all up tocomplete the filming.

The company, ‘Beaut Neut’, named in line with the story about the two Jack Russells being neutered, has partnered with Rialto Distribution and expects the film to be in cinemas mid2024.

Pictured with their flock of ‘sheeples’, comedians Amelia Dunbar (left) and Emma Newborn are excited to bring The Bitches’ Box characters to life on the big screen.

TRASH OR TREASURE

The Malvern Anglican Parish is holding its Annual White Elephant sale in the Trinity Hall starting on Saturday, October 7 through to Tuesday, October 10. Always a popular affair, the sale is traditionally well-supported with both donations of goods as well as plenty of buyers over the four days.

Spokesperson Helena Waters says, “This year we are back in our premises now the hall is

available, and we look forward to seeing you all and finding some treasure. We welcome donations of all sorts of bric-a -brac. We love small items of furniture and lots of those things you once loved but now no longer need or want.” This year the White Elephant sale is not accepting beds, large furniture items or any white ware.

The Trinity Hall is situated on the corners of Greendale Road

WINGS AND WHEELS BACK AGAIN

The Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade is running another Wheels and Wings on Sunday, October 1 for all to enjoy. The weather dependant event will once again be held on Liz Nattras and Peter Morrison’s propertyon KimberleyRoad. Organiser Neville Croy says,

“We have a good number of stall holders displaying all sorts of items and there will be plenty of hot food and drink available from the Malvern Lions, Darfield Young Farmers and The Coffee Man. This year will see a great selection of model planes.

“Hopefully they will be able to put on a display,” Neville says. “There will be a display of World War two memorabilia and all going well, we may have a Rosenbauer Panther, one of the airport’s crash fire tenders, on site.” Also on site will be a display of cars, planes, helicopters, and gliders. The New Zealand Fire service will have its kitchen fire display and the Darfield Fire Brigade will be offering rides on their vintage fire engine.

“If you’d like to have an enjoyable day out at a reasonable price then come along. It’s not often you can see so many cars and planes at one time in the area.”

The Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade thank Peter Morrison and Liz Nattras for their continuing support by allowing the Brigade to continue running the show on their working farm.

“To organise his working farm so we can hold our show is amazing and appreciated,” Neville says. “This event is an

important fund raiser for our Brigade with other organisations and businesses also benefiting from it.” This year there are three major sponsors - Kats Tyres Rolleston donating a set of four tyres, Alpine Jet Thrills donating a Waimakariri River jet boat ride, and Alan & Janet

and McLaughlins Road near the high school and just along from the Trinity Church on the corner of Bangor and McLaughlins Roads, which can be seen clearly seen from the Main West Road.

All funds raised will go towards the day-to-day running of the church.

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After a total of 51 years of service to the Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade, Nev Croyhas decided to step down from the position of Chief Fire Officer. He has held the rank of Senior Station Officer and Chief Fire Officer for 40 years and will stay on in the Brigade as a station support person in a non-operational role for a short time.

The newlyappointed Chief Fire Officer Alan Mathewson has served in the Kirwee Brigade as a station officer for several years and recentlytransferred to the Sheffield brigade.

Alan and his wife, Janet, live locallyin their newly built home in Annat.

Keith Ross will continue his role as the deputychief. If you need to get in contact with the Brigade about any non-urgent matter you can contact one of the officers:

• Alan Mathewson Ph 027 3531628

• Keith Ross Ph 027 229 4418

• Keith Taege Ph 027 676 8888

• Graeme Piper Ph 027 604 1824

For any urgent calls dial 111.

NEW VIBE IN COALGATE

The Coalgate Tavern is under new ownership. Harpreet Singh (Harry) and his wife Leiana are looking forward to becoming part of the community and getting to know everyone.

Harry came to New Zealand from a small town called Paonta Sahib in North India 13 years ago and has been working in the hospitality industryever since.

“I have owned a few hospitality businesses since my time here and for the past eight years I have been the owner/operator of the Southbridge Hotel,” Harrysays.

Leiana grew up in Roxburgh and Alexandra and is a country girl at heart. She spent most of her working career in the telecommunications sector and had a large input in the nationwide fibre roll out. She now spends her days raising the couple’s three daughters and managing the business behind the scenes.

Harry says, “We’ve been wanting to expand our business for a while now, so when we came across the Coalgate Tavern, we just got a really great vibe”.

Their plan for the business is to make it a hub for all the locals, whether it’s to catch up with mates for a drink or to bring the family for dinner, a venue for meetings or celebrations.

“We will continue the bingo and quiz nights and add some other fun activities like band

nights. The menu is getting a revamp and in the coming months we will be changing our opening hours for the restaurant to Tues - Sunday.”

Harry and Leiana’s goal is to make sure when patrons leave their establishment they can’t wait to return.

NATIONAL EXHIBITION

Te Huanui is excited to bring another national exhibition to Darfield this year, with “Botanica ‘23”. Members of The Botanical Art Society of New Zealand from Auckland through to Westport and many towns in between are exhibiting a range of original pieces in watercolours, drypoint etchings and limited edition giclee prints.

The Botanical Arts Society of New Zealand was founded in 2004, originally based in Christchurch, where members met weekly, enjoying their painting together. Today, the society has members in all corners of New Zealand who are documenting all types of flora - native and exotic, large, and small, the well-loved, as well as those generally overlooked.

What’s the difference between botanical art and illustration and floral painting? Botanical art is a representation which is scientifically complete and botanically correct but not necessarily complete as a scientific recording and most often produced in colour.

Botanical illustration focuses on scientific recording and botanical accuracy to identify a plant, depicting all relevant aspects of the plant, including the life cycle, frequently including dissections. Most botanical illustrations are monochrome for cost effective reproduction. Floral painting focuses on the creation of a pleasing painting and less on the botanical accuracy or features of the plant.

EDUCARE

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Through exhibitions like “Botanica ‘23” the society seeks to encourage an appreciation for contemporary New Zealand botanical art, support members to develop their skills, stimulate interest in plants, conservation and our natural environment and encourage participation by all abilities and ages.

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TAKE BACK YOUR HEALTH BOOK

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SWEET OCTOBER

With three friends diagnosed with breast cancer, one with stage four, Sarah van Hoof knew she needed to do something to help.

On October 1, Sarah has planned a Sweet October tea party with lovely treats, cups of tea and a glass of bubbles to raise funds for women with incurable breast cancer.

Sarah says she wanted to do something that was fun and positive for women with the disease. “The funds I'm raising will help bring practical and emotional care and support to women with incurable breast cancer and make sure no one in New Zealand has to face a terminal diagnosis alone.”

By joining Sarah for Sweet October, you will bring hope, inspiration, and strength to

help women with incurable breast cancer live as well as possible, for as long as possible. You will show them they are not alone in their time of need.

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MALVERN COMMUNITY BOARD BY-ELECTIONS

Two opportunities to support the Malvern community will be available this year with by-elections for two seats on the Malvern Community Board.

The Council has announced byelections for two seats on the Malvern Community Board following the resignations of board member Sean Ellis from the Tawera Subdivision and Board Chair Ken Mayfrom the Hawkins Subdivision. Nominations are open until 12 noon on Thursday 19 October and anyone wanting to stand for election to the board is encouraged to get their nomination in early, Mayor Sam Broughton says.

“We are encouraging people who want to make a difference in their community to stand. Malvern is a unique part of our district, it’s beautiful with varied townships, farmland, and alpine areas. Local democracy is vitally important for ensuring Malvern people have a voice in shaping the future. The Malvern Community Board offers an opportunity for passionate leaders from Malvern to do this. It’s important we have elected members of a range of backgrounds, skills, and experience – and now’s the time

for anyone considering standing to take that step.”

Former Board chair John Morten says being on the community board is a chance to make a difference for your area.

“The Community Board is a place where you can speak up for your townships, to raise their issues and to bring positive changes, from grants and funding helping young talent or community groups to thrive, to hearing and helping to sort the real day to day issues in our communities in Malvern.”

Anyone over the age of 18 can stand for election if they are a New Zealand citizen and on the electoral roll. Nomination forms must be signed by two people who are enrolled as electors in the ward or subdivision that the person is nominated for.

Nomination forms, and a downloadable copy of the candidate handbook, are available on the Selwyn District Council website at selwyn.govt.nz/elections or from Council offices and service centres. The web page will also provide a list of candidate nominations, which will be updated daily as nominations are confirmed.

Kieran Heenan

kph@meareswilliams.co.nz

Anita Molloy-Roberts

am@meareswilliams.co.nz

W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz

T: (03) 374 2547

Offices located at: Lincoln - 43 Gerald Street Rolleston - 80A Rolleston Ave Christchurch - 225 Papanui Rd

NEWS IN BRIEF

World Animal Day Colouring/Drawing Competition World Colouring/Drawing

World Animal Dayis a special daycelebrated every year on October 4 bypeople right around the world. Celebrate byentering the competition, visit your local Selwyn libraryfor a picture to colour and finish or visit: www.tock.earth/animalday23/. To find out more about World Animal Day visit: www.worldanimalday.org.uk.

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Plans to start work on a new pump track in Darfield Reserve on Horndon Street have been put on hold until next year due to an owl nesting in the trees surrounding the proposed track.

Selwyn Libraries’ Adults’ Short Stories announced Selwyn Short announced

Nina Atkinson won first prize for her intriguing story, Dragon of the Somme, which followed a British soldier’s diaryaccount of being saved bya 21st centuryattack helicopter at the WW1 Battle of the Somme. Runner-up, Rachel Horne impressed the judges with her creative storyof a nurse who finds herself having increasingly odd interactions with her colleagues on her morning shift after taking a sleeping tablet for the first time the night before.

Wheelie bin clips available again

Wheelie bin clips available again

Wheelie bin clips Wheelie bin clips

Selwyn District Council is offering free wheelie bin lid clips upon request for properties exposed to high winds. These clips are designed to keep the lid of your wheelie bin sealed and secure in adverse weather conditions. This helps prevent littering and pollution when bins are tipped over, keeping your garden and the environment clean and green.

There are two types of clips—a light release clip for 80 litre rubbish bins and 240 litre recycling bins, and a heavyrelease clip for 240 litre rubbish bins. To request a bin lid clip, email at contactus@selwyn.govt.nz and provide your name, address, and bin sizes.

Faces of Selwyn 2023 Faces of Selwyn

The Launch Celebration was a wonderful gathering that took place at Te Ara Atea on the enchanting evening of Friday, September 15th. The event brought together a group of 35 attendees, including the 2023 participants and some the 2022 participants, along with their families.

The stories of this year's participants came from all around the world – India, the Philippines, Argentina, Malaysia, Nepal, and China. Each storywas a unique journey, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our community members.

This year marked the 5th anniversaryof the "Faces of Selwyn" series, which now boasts a rich collection of over 50 stories. To listen to these, you can tune in to Plains FM 96.6 FM or find them on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Explore the fascinating stories of our community members and discover what makes the Selwyn District such a special place to call home.

CELEBRATING 150 YEARS

Any organisation that provides a continuous service for 150 years deserves acelebration. The Halkett Presbyterian Church meets this criterion. Over the years it has provided for baptisms, weddings, funerals and still holds a traditional Sundayservice. The Church is holding a celebration on Sunday, October 15, 2023, exactly 150 years after the very first service was held on October 15, 1873. The celebration starts with a service at 11am with current and past ministers taking part and the sermon delivered by Hamish Galloway, moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa NZ, who is well-known locally and nationally. Popular well-known hymns will be sung to music from the parish’s new organ/ piano/keyboard. The service will follow with a finger-food lunch and

refreshments held in a marquee on the Church grounds, giving those present time to catch-up and share memories.

A history of the Halkett Presbyterian Church was written for the 125th anniversary in 1998 and will be updated to include details of the Church’s activities and its stalwarts during the last 25 years. It will contain highlights of the 150th Sesquicentennial and be printed after the event - orders for copies will be taken at the celebration. Anyone, and indeed everyone, who has any connection with the Halkett Presbyterian Church or who just wants to join in the celebration of this lifetime of service in a historic building is welcome.

Donations will be gratefully acknowledged.

The Halkett Church was built in 1873. Alexander Calder and

Gilbert Henderson took a leading part in its building, and its cost was £150. Descendants of these families are still actively involved with the Church and the original building is still the one used today.

The Halkett Presbyterian Church is one of the very few Presbyterian Churches in New Zealand that has its own associated graveyard. The graveyard is still active and recently a new row of grave and ashes plots was established to accommodate future requirements.

The uniqueness and history of the Halkett Church and its War Memorial erected in 1920 in memory of two men of the Halkett district, who were killed in action in World War, means they are recognised by their inclusion in Selwyn District Council’s list of Heritage sites (No H207).

The Halkett Presbyterian Church has, over the years, had close association with Kirwee, Darfield and West Melton churches and hopes that these connections are evident at its 150th celebration.

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NICOLA

GRIGG

There is now less than a week to go until early voting opens and the choice is clear for Selwyn residents heading to the polls. We can choose either a chaotic coalition of Labour, Greens and the Māori Party or a strong stable National-led government. The case for a National-led government is simple. Labour has mismanaged and vandalised the economy on a scale unlike anything we have seen in recent history – and New Zealanders are suffering for it.

Government spending is up 80 per cent - $1 billion a week more than 2017. The current account deficit is the largest in the OECD. The International Monetary Fund forecasts show that next year our economic growth will be among the lowest in the entire world, and we will be in recession by the end of the year.

We here in Selwyn are not immune to the cost-ofliving crisis gripping the country. Rents here are up, on average, by $140 per week, house prices are up 46 percent since 2017, and the revised dairy payout is going to knock $200 million of the local economy.

Sadly, more and more of our people are needing help. The number of those receiving a benefit in Selwyn has increased by 119 percent, and the number of our youth on job seeker benefits has gone up 43 percent. Even more worrying, crime is on the rise in our once-safe towns. Call-outs to Selwyn police have increased a whopping 79 percent since 2017.

For many people, things feel so bleak that they are looking at opportunities overseas and voting with their feet, with almost 40,000 Kiwis permanently

– OPINION PIECE

leaving the countrylast year.

The Labour Party is working on overdrive to try to convince everyone that our economy isn’t a mess, but when inflation is still high and interest rates are continuing to go up, Kiwis feel the reality. They feel it when they are calculating their mortgage repayments, trying to make the gap between their wages and rising interest rates add up.

They feel it when they anxiously watch their grocery items being scanned through the checkout. They feel it when the petrol light pops up on the dashboard of their car and they wonder how long they can make what’s left in the tank last before having to fill up.

New Zealanders are bearing the brunt of Labour’s economic mismanagement. Middle-income Kiwis are turning up to budgeting services and food banks for the first time in their lives because they just can’t get ahead. If you don’t believe me, just ask the Salvation Armyin Rolleston.

I am determined to do everything I can to change the government and change the sad trajectory our countryis currentlyon.

National will provide tax relief to working New Zealanders, with an average-income family with young children receiving $250 a fortnight under our plan. That’s meaningful relief that will help them navigate the cost-of-living crisis Labour has created Labour’s recklessness with the books and the lack of an economic plan has got New Zealand into this mess, and only National will be able to get us out of it. We will rebuild the economy and get New Zealand back on track.

Nicola Grigg, MP for Selwyn. Nicola Grigg, MP for

VOTING HAS STARTED

Overseas voting: Overseas voting: Voters who are overseas can vote from now until 7pm on election day, Saturday 14 October NZ time. About 78,000 enrolled voters have an overseas address.

More information on voting from overseas, including the locations of voting places and the times they are open, can be found at vote.nz/overseas.

Telephone dictation voting: Telephone dictation voting: dictation voting: dictation voting: Telephone dictation voting is now also open for people who are blind, partially blind, or have a physical disability that means they cannot mark their voting paper without help. You need to register to use this service. More information is available at vote.nz/telephone-dictation-voting.

Voting places open Monday 2 October: places open Monday 2 October: Voting in New Zealand starts on Monday 2 October and will close at 7pm on election day, Saturday 14 October.

Voting before election day, also known as advance voting, has increased in popularity over the years. In 2020, 68% of votes were cast before election day. More than 400 voting places will be open on Monday 2 October. That number will increase as we head towards election day.

You can find your nearest voting place on a map online at vote.nz or by calling 0800 36 76 56.

On election day Saturday 14 October, more than 2,300 voting places will be open from 9am to 7pm. If you were enrolled by 10 September, you should get an EasyVote pack in the mail which includes a list of your local voting places. It also includes an EasyVote card which will make voting faster at the voting place It’s not too late to enrol to vote in this year’s election. Eligible voters can fill out an enrolment form and vote at the same time at any voting place, including on election day.

More information on voting in this year’s election is available online at vote.nz.

An update on how many people have voted each day will be available at about 2pm daily from Tuesday 3 October at https://vote.nz/2023-general-election/ resources/voting-statistics

VETENT WELCOMES NEW VET

There’s a new vet in town, just in time for VetEnt Darfield’s annual focus on pet dental health.

Beato Lenoa, who goes by the name ‘B’, has joined VetEnt Darfield to look after the area’s pets and farm animals.

Originally from the Fiji Islands, B has experience in a range of technical and veterinary roles and is already enjoying getting to know the variety of animals coming into the busy VetEnt Darfield practice. “I’m seeing breeds that I’ve not seen in Fiji; it keeps things reallyinteresting,” he says.

Oral Health, a keyfocus. Oral Health, a keyfocus. Oral Health, keyfocus. Oral Health, keyfocus. During September and October, oral health is a key focus for B and the rest of the

veterinary team. By age three, 80% of pets have signs of dental disease. Caught early, it’s reversible, but if left untreated, it’s not just teeth that are at risk but the wellbeing of your pet as damage becomes permanent and affects the rest of the bodytoo.

The team is focusing on preventative checks and cleans – letting pet parents know that their pets need regular dental checks just like people. There are free checks available from their caring and expert nurse team, with all checks going into the draw to win one of ten $250 prize packs full of pet dental products and a $100 Prezzy

Card.

“Come in and we’ll keep your pet smiling,” B says.

OPENING DAY WITHOUT BOWLING

Kirwee Bowling Club held its opening event on Saturday, September 23. President Rosie Croft welcomed the 35 members who attended, along with some prospective new players. The group marked the passing, the day before, of well-respected Life Member Peggie Jenkins, with a minute’s silence.

The adverse weather precluded any bowling on the actual green, so patron Betty Henderson rolled a jack up the centre of the room as Rosie pronounced the season open. The Club’s other patron, Jim Brooker, who was unable to attend, was also

acknowledged during the proceedings.

In line with tradition, the tables were laden with a feast

of treats for afternoon tea, which everyone

New vet Beato Lenoa (aka B) brings a range of experience to VetEnt Darfield practice.

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enjoyed while spending time catching up with one another.

RECYCLE FARM WASTE

Farmers can choose to recycle their low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bags instead of burning or dumping them. The initiative comes from

Agrecovery, a company tackling environmental issues caused by soft agricultural plastics; the company recycles a range of plastics from participating brands such as the bags used for fertiliser, seed, and feed, as well as netting, silage wrap and twine. Agrecovery is working with the Ministry for the Environment, setting up two product stewardship advisory groups, one for silage and horticulture film, and the other for stakeholders from the seed,

feed, and fertiliser industry, to discuss scheme ideas. The company also accepts some household pest, weed and fungicide containers. Looking for solutions to your farm plastic waste problem? Both PGG Wrightsons Rural Supplies and Farmlands in Darfield accept farm waste plastics.

To find out which brands

To find out which brands which brands which brands can be accepted for recycling can accepted recycling on this scheme and how you on this scheme and how you on and how you on and how you can take part, visit: visit: www.agrecovery.co.nz. www.agrecovery.co.nz. www.agrecovery.co.nz. www.agrecovery.co.nz.

WEATHER HOLDS FOR SWAP MEET

‘There is no bad day at a Swap Meet’, was the motto of the volunteers organising the Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet held recently.

“In typical spring fashion, the forecast was variable and volatile as we neared Saturday, with 10 – 20cm of snow forecast at one point,” says Hororata Community Trust co-ordinator Cindy Driscoll. “We know that coming to the Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet is a pilgrimage for people, some setting off 2 -3 days before from as far away as Wellington and Te Anau, so with the rural Kiwi attitude we forged ahead and sent out as

many positive vibes to the weather gods as possible!”

Site holders and keen buyers started showing up on Friday just as the heavens opened.

“Everyone turned up with a smile, trailers ladened with mechanical treasures. At this point, we knew no matter the weather, we had to make this event happen! We are lucky at the Hororata Domain as we could utilize the indoor barn and covered stalls for those who set up on Friday.”

Hororata saw 50ml of rain from 11am on Friday through to 3am on Saturday. Cindy says when she left the Hororata Domain at 8pm

Friday night, there was surface water everywhere. “However, we know after 12 years of running events here, the water drains quickly. With the rain stopping at 3am, the Domain was clear of surface water by the time we arrived the next morning at 6am.” The gates opened on the day and 1000 buyers got to browse 75 sellers’ sites. Cindy says the numbers were a smaller than last year, but … “considering the weather forecast, we were stoked.”

John Foster and Dave Pomare started the Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet in 2010 and ran it until 2020, when they handed over the reins to the Hororata CommunityTrust.

“John and Dave remain at the heart of the event, but now they can enjoy it without any admin!

The Trust is committed to staying true to their vision of this being a Mechanical Swap Meet with no bric-a-brac but equally, we can now use the event to benefit more of the community.”

This year the event benefits six community groups, including the Glentunnel Resident Committee, Hororata Historical Society, Glentunnel Primary School, Hororata Primary School, Rural Women Darfield Division, and the Hororata Community Trust.

“As always, it takes passionate volunteers to make these great Hororata events happen; we are grateful for their time and energy,” Cindysays.

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CIVIL DEFENCE EXERCISE

Selwyn and Christchurch Emergency Support Teams (SEST and CEST) came together for the first time to test their preparedness and coordination in a large joint civil defence exercise on Saturday 23 September at the West Melton Community Recreation Centre. The aim of the exercise was to setup a Civil Defence Welfare Centre to receive and manage displaced people and meet their needs during a simulated Alpine

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Fault earthquake. During the course of six hours, volunteer actors presented with a variety of complex welfare needs and scenarios to test the teams. Overall, the joint exercise was successful and a valuable learning experience for the Selwyn and Christchurch Support Teams in collaborating and caring for displaced people during an emergency event like a major earthquake.

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We would like to call for Past Members of the Malvern Cancer Support Group to contact us for our upcoming 40-year Celebration.

Please connect with us via our email: malverncancer@gmail.com

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Wellness Flow Yoga

Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body, rather a body with a soul.

Results 23rd September 2023

23rd September 2023

September 2023

3rd D Mclaren 69 4th S Jeffs 69

5th S Black 69.

Closest to the Pins: Closest to the Pins: Pins: Pins:

#3 C Banks, #7 L Giles, #9 M Rupp.

#13 G Hawker, #17 P Bee.

Men’s Longest Drive: S Lloyd.

Ladies Longest Drive: C Banks.

Ladies Longest Putt: D Gibbs.

Longest Putt: J Camp.

Two’s: G Hawker, S Jeffs. Congratulations to Kath Adams for finishing second in the Veterans Cup. This competition is run throughout the whole countryside - well done Kath.

Men’s Yoga Class - starts 10th October

Tuesday 5.30 - 6.30pm

Where: Darfield Library

Open Class coming soon!

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AUTOMOTIVE

DARFIELD DARFIELD DARFIELD Automotive, service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your onestop auto shop! Please phone 033188113.

CARPET

DRY DRY DRY old man pine for sale. 4, 6 and 8 mtr loads. Free delivery. Phone or text 0277811492.

FOR SALE

BEAUTIFUL 2010 11m motorhome in Atlanta US. very reasonably priced. Selling for genuine reasons. For more details please phone0274488227.

LAZY LAZY LAZY LAZY boy (genuine) electrical rocking recliner (raised) Electric recline, rocking, headrest, lumbar No stains/ marks. Excellent condition. Neutral colour Only 20 months old. $1000ono. Ph 0272824767.

MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI fridge/freezer (white) model MR-CX306EM. 2 yr old non plumbed, auto ice maker, 1630h x 550w x 650d. Excellent condition $700ono.Ph0272824767.

HOUSE TO LET

PAINTING/DECORATING PLANTS FOR SALE

UDI UDI UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Please Ph.UdiAale0210742075.

PONGA PONGA trees for sale x 10. Ranging from 1m - 1.2m. From $30. Please phone 0274393926.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

CARRS CARRS CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $70 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leave a message.

CHIM CHIMCHIM 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.

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarryon3184132.

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

Sunny 2 bedroom plus Sunny 2 plus sunroom home for rent sunroom home for rent sunroom home for rent sunroom home for rent in Darfield. in Darfield. $460pw. $460pw. $460pw. $460pw. Phone 021 977 877. Phone 021 977 877. Phone 021 977 Phone 021 977

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For Lease 1100sqm Commercial yard with 9m x 7m two bay shed. Located in Darfield Phone 027 222 1632.

LIFESTYLE BLOCKS

M: 027 4524 109

E: selwynlifestyleblockservices@gmail.com

W: www.selwynlifestyleblockservices.co.nz

LOCKSMITH

PAINTING/DECORATING FIREWOOD & COAL Page 14 Friday 29th September 2023 PAINTING/DECORATING SITUATION VACANT BIRCHFIELD Firewood Dry, shed stored, naHve wood and kindling. Free delivery to Darfield township for orders over 3 cube. Coal 20kg bags or 500kg bulk bags. Phone 03 975 4502 417 Creyke Rd, Darfield Full Time and Part Time Full Time and Part Time Full and Part Full and Part Workshop Taxidermist Assistants Workshop Taxidermist Assistants Taxidermist Taxidermist

HEGDE TRIMMING HEGDE TRIMMING

ARE ARE 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.

An opportunity has opened to become valuable members within one of New Zealand’s leading taxidermy companies with a worldwide reputation for high quality standards of taxidermy and customer service. All applicants considered. No previous experience required. Please note that this position does not include mounting trophies; it is for a workshop assistants only.

Duties would include: Duties would include:

♦ Receiving/labeling trophies

♦ Skinning/tanning hides

♦ Preparing skulls/antlers for export

♦ Packing crates for export

♦ Making forms

♦ Heavy lifting is required daily from 10-30kg (skins and antlers).

If you are interested in filling this position or would like any additional information please contact Donna via email on tahrmaer@xtra.co.nz

Tyron Southward Taxidermy Ltd

10 Railway Road, Dunsandel, Canterbury

Phone: (03) 325 4545

Email: tahrmaster@xtra.co.nz

FIREWOOD & COAL

SITUATION VACANT

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP has two positions to fill !!

Grill cook 38 hrs p/w & Front of house 29hrs p/w.

Email CVs to: dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTED EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED stockman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Please phone 022 574 7805

WINDOW TINTING

TINT TINT TINT--A AA A--WINDOW WINDOW WINDOW

SolarProtectivefilms.FadeUV block.HeatGlarecontrol. Privacy.Safety/Security. Frosted films.Freeonline quotes.Ph0800368468. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz

WANTED TO BUY

TOOLS TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 033425885..

DEAD DEADDEAD DEAD cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Pleasephone0274848121.

YOGA CLASSES

YOU are never too stiff or too old to start yoga! New 8 week course starting Tuesday October 10th, 6.30-7.45pm, Glentunnel Comunity Centre. 1st class Free. Beginners and experienced students welcome. Please contact qualified yoga teacher Lisa Mills to register 027 814 0785.www.goldentouch.co.nz

ROOF MAINTENANCE

MOSS MOSS MOSS control, silicone seal (waterproofing), spouting clean& repairs,bird proofing, spider & fly control. Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol) all roof & spouting types incl2 storey work! Call Arthurs Roof & Property Services, 6 days. 03 3472635or0275847980.

ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. Generalrepairs.Pleasephone 033476702or0210302835.

ROOM TO RENT

SINGLE SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $180pw. Please phone 0274791431or 3183660.

SCRAP METAL

WANTED! WANTED! 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 alternatively0800030712.

TRADES

TRADES

Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

• Septic Tank Cleaning

• Jetting Unit for Blocked Drains

• Camera

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 0274393926or3490150.

UPHOLSTERER- Recoverlounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 039804979.

DEADLINES

EDITORIAL 1pm,

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

Brenda and Terry are going out for the evening. The last thing they do is put their cat out.

The taxi arrives, and as the couple walk out of the house, the cat scoots back in. Terry returns inside to chase it out.

Brenda, not wanting it known that the house would be empty, explains to the taxi driver, “My husband is just going upstairs to say goodbye to my mother.” Several minutes later, an exhausted Terry arrives and climbs back into the taxi saying,

“Sorry I took so long, the stupid idiot was hiding under the bed and I had to poke her with a coat hanger several times before I could get her to come out!”