Issue 1,119 Friday 26th January

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Darfield Food & Clothing Bank 2 2 Coast To Coast 3 Printmakers Exhibition 3 Old Stamps, Coins & Collectables 4-5 Back To School 5 Youth Services in Selwyn 6 Bridge Deck Replacement Ginny Nelson - Business As 7 Usual Pioneer Family Shares Story 7 8 Summer in Selwyn Events 9 Bangor Pony Club Update 10 Arthurs Pass Walk 10 Malvern Rifle Club News 11 Bowling for a Good Cause 11 West Melton Bowls 12 Kirwee Rugby Ladies Team 12Public Notices 12-13 13 Save The Date 13--15 13 Classifieds 15--16 15 Trades Email Column 16

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TEAM EXCEEDS FUNDRAISING AIM Kirwee Rugby Football Club (KRFC) recently took part in raising funds for the Child Cancer Foundation at The Long Run event organised by the Crusaders. Together with the community, players, staff and members, the Crusaders aimed to run 10,000 laps of Rugby and Malvern parks and raise $100,000 for Kiwi kids diagnosed with cancer.

Four members of KRFC finished in the top 20 out of 1485 runners. Ryan BayesMortimer, Brad Cattlemole, Daniel Falconer, and Liam O’Callaghan helped their team of 12 raise $4000 for the charity. The club members ran approximately 500 laps with six of the members running a full six hours and together they exceeded their original goal to raise $1000, becoming the seventh overall highest

earner in the Teams division for the charity.

KFRC Long Run organiser Daniel Falconer says he was “really proud” of how his team stuck in there and continued to run the whole day in extreme heat.

Raising funds for child cancer has special meaning for rugby player Liam O’Callaghan. “Having had cancer as a child, I know how much the money raised means to the kids and their families battling cancer,” says Liam.

“Every dollar counts. Overall it was an awesome event and we will be back next year with an even bigger target to chase.”

The Club helped the Crusaders reach and go beyond their target of $100,000, with the total amount sitting at $122,742 at the time of the Malvern News going to print.

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Kirwee Rugby Football Club player Liam O’Callaghan completes one of many laps to help raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation at The Long Run event organised by the Crusaders.

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The charity needs to raise money to assist with the foodbank’s ongoing cost and has set a target of $1000$1500 to raise for the month of February.

The plan is to run pop-up stalls at the Darfield Market every Saturday during the month of February to raise the funds. The stall will sell mostly clothing but also some linen, bedding, kitchenware, and toys.

The charity is not looking for donations of clothing, at this stage, as it already has a large number of children’s, women’s and men’s clothing and needs to move this stock on.

Darfield Food & Clothing Bank manager Rose Craven says, “The main reason we are doing this is because we have so much now, a lot more than we need to help the families we are looking after. These items are much better turned into cash that can be used to

repair the heat pump in the Foodbank HQ, where we work each week making up food parcels, and used to buy additional food items when required”.

Rosters and helpers are all sorted thanks to The Networkers Darfield and selfless volunteers from the community.

“Most items will be for sale for a gold coin donation, except for anything marked otherwise,” says Rose. “We are always happy to accept food donations, these can be non-perishable food items

(cans, flour, sugar, rice etc), or supermarket vouchers or cash.” These items can also be dropped off at the Malvern News in Darfield, next to the Bakery (open Mon-Fri, 9am 4pm) Rose and her team of volunteers look forward to seeing you at the market on Saturday. February 3, from 9am to 1pm across the road from the Challenge Service Station. Come along and have a look and help raise funds for a good cause.

IT’S COAST TO COAST TIME AGAIN This year’s Kathmandu Coast to Coast, held on February 910, is once again set to test the endurance of hundreds of multisport athletes from New Zealand and around the world.

To date over 20,000 athletes have completed the event during its 40+ year history.

Held in February each year, the race which includes r u n n in g , c yc l i n g, a n d kayaking, starts at Kumara Beach in the West Coast and traverses the width of the South Island, crossing the main divide and finishing on the East Coast with the finish line at the Pier on New Brighton Beach. The Coast to Coast is one of the world’s longest running multi sports

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and was originally founded by Robin Judkins in 1983 with just 25 competitors who completed the race in two days.

An exciting new category features in this year’s race, the Elite U23 Division. Race Director Glen Currie says, "We are excited to introduce the 'Elite Youth' category, as it represents a significant step forward in nurturing the potential of young multisport athletes. Ten years ago, we focused on getting multisport into schools; we can now see this result with some young superstars on the start line this year. This category offers a fantastic opportunity for emerging athletes to test their skills on our iconic course.

With names such as Sam King, Jenna Williams, Finn Mckenzie, and Campbell Gray on the start line – the racing will be on!"

“Recognising the crucial role of young talent in the multisport community, the 'Elite Youth' category aims to create a dedicated pathway for the sport's rising stars within the Two-Day individual category. By offering a platform for participants aged 23 and under to compete against their peers, the Kathmandu Coast to Coast seeks to foster a new

generation of multisport enthusiasts who will eventually move to the Longest Day Elite category. It will open doors for talented youth and help them set their sights on the Longest Day World Multisport in the future Championships,” says Currie.

Local spectators can watch parts of the race at Klondyke Corner or nearby at the Waimakariri Gorge where competitors emerge from their 70km long navigation of the mighty Waimakariri River and change over to their bikes for the final 70km cycle across the Canterbury Plains to finish on the East Coast at the New Brighton pier.

Next week the News’ will feature some of the many local athletes that are competing.

View from the Waimakariri Gorge bridge.

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LOCAL PRINTMAKERS SHOWCASE ARTWORKS AT TE HUANUI Te Huanui opens its 2024 gallery programme with "Print in Progress", bringing a variety of artworks from near and far.

The gallery looks forward to hosting Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand's (PCANZ) Small Print for its 2023-2024 series from early February, with a group of local printmakers and those with local connections helping to bridge the gap from Friday, January 26.

Small Print is an unselected,

travelling exhibition of A4 prints. Members' prints are exhibited widely around the country, raising awareness of printmaking and PCANZ. All works are for immediate sale, and all are priced at $100.

Bridging the gap between the arrival of Small Print, Te Huanui is hosting Soon-Lee Spicer, Asako Ridgen, Casey Macaulay, Katie Hallam, Mike Southen, Bianca van Leuween and Tessa Warburton and is grateful for their support in

jumping on with this exhibition with their variety of works.

Followin g on fr om a successful printmaking dropin workshop in 2023, the gallery is also holding another workshop and demo/artist talk with dates to be confirmed.

Print in Progress, featuring "Small Print" runs from Friday, 26 January till Thursday, 29 February.

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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR OLD STAMPS, COINS & COLLECTABLES? Or, do you have gold and valuables? Many are far too silver items that would be good to pass on to those who better as cash in your pocket? know nothing or little about them and it is a real shame As the new generations move when these items often find onto new hobbies, mainly themselves discarded. phone-based, what do you do Fortunately, one of the last with your old collections or remaining dealers in stamps and coins in Christchurch, Matt Power, is now based in the Malvern district and happy to help.

“There is still a vibrant collector market for your old collections and items,” says Matt. “These days it means selling them on a national or international basis as the collector base shrinks over time. I do this and have done this now for thousands of clients over the years. I ran the Stamp, Coin and Gold Exchange in Riccarton for many years and am now happy You could be sitting on some to offer my services here in real gems according to second the Malvern area.”

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YOUTH SERVICES IN SELWYN

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Te Tahi Youth are now offering a range of health services for youth at the Selwyn Youth Hub in Rolleston. The Hub is accessible for youth from throughout the Selwyn district aged 10-24 years.

Last year, the Selwyn District Teaching staff refer students Council invited Te Tahi Youth for hearing and vision to be part of the Selwyn Youth screening, and when they are Hub in the Rolleston worried about mood or Community Centre. Today, Te behaviour. Parents phone to Tahi Youth operates across arrange appointments for their Selwyn, with youth health teenagers, and to request nurses at Rolleston College, prescriptions if they can’t get Lincoln High School and in to see their family GP. Ellesmere College and a full Young people drop in and suite of youth health services bring their friends for support. based at the Youth Hub in the The youth hub clinic provides care outside of schools for Rolleston Community Centre.

Young people can be hesitant youth in the wider Selwyn to come forward about their district aged between 10-24 health concerns, and Te Tahi years.

Y o u t h o f f e r f r i e n d l y , All health care is provided on a confidential, non-judgemental casual basis and young people support for any issues remain enrolled with their GP. affecting wellbeing. By basing the services within schools Health care includes: and the youth hub, youth can • Youth health checks. see a health professional • Quit vaping support. quickly and easily, within their • Contraception, morning after neighbourhood. pills, pregnancy tests and condoms.

Support for problem periods.

• STI self-testing.

• Mental health assessments.

• Alcohol and drug assessments.

• Prescriptions for common conditions such as skin and urinary infections.

Family Planning Services are no longer in Rolleston; however, Te Tahi Youth nurses are family planning trained and able to offer many of the same services.

Te Tahi Youth also offers specialist youth workers for mental health care support and goal setting, and employment support services.

Hub Clinic hours 1212-5pm Tuesdays and Thursdays at Rolleston Community Centre.

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DECK REPLACEMENT GOING AHEAD

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

A deck replacement is going ahead for the Waimakariri Gorge Bridge according to Selwyn District Council.

The Council has announced that it has ordered a new deck and expects materials to be delivered in late March 2024.

“The new deck replacement forms part of the long-term upgrade of the bridge, that is jointly owned by the Waimakariri and Selwyn District Councils.”

Over recent years, short-term maintenance has been required to effectively maintain the bridge in a usable condition for all vehicles, until design work could be completed, and funding secured for the replacement of the deck and adjoining barrier systems.

Selwyn District Council is responsible for the day-to-day management of maintenance on the bridge, and any renewals works required, with the cost of repairs being shared between both Councils.

NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi), also contribute funding for maintenance and renewals on the bridge.

Collaboratively, both Councils

have worked together to assess the existing structure, determine the construction requirements for the replacement project, and successfully secure the necessary funding.

Meanwhile locals from both sides of the bridge remain sceptical noting on Facebook damage to their vehicles and discontent at how long it has take the Councils to take action in bringing the bridge safety up to speed.

One motorist sights the speed bumps as being dangerous when drivers don’t follow the speed restrictions and others have had damage to their vehicles due to the rough

condition of the bridge.

However, the Council main tain s th at a fu ll programme of works including details of traffic management and timings will be shared closer to the time to allow motorists to look at alternative travel routes while the work is being delivered.

“Both Councils understand the frustrations of the community r egar din g th e c u r r en t condition of the bridge, and we appreciate your continued patience. We are pleased to have a targeted delivery date for the replacement of the bridge deck and will continue to keep you updated on its progress.”

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BUSINESS AS USUAL

By Ginny Nelson, Mortgage and Insurance Advisor, GMI Ltd. Another year has flown by, and January has nearly gone too.

Interest rates have stabilised for the moment and house prices seem to have steadied, so it would seem it’s just business as usual!

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PIONEER FAMILY SHARES HISTORY A new book documenting an early pioneer family and their farming stories in Darfield has just been published by Ian Reed and his daughter, Amelia.

The pair have spent the last six years, along with the help of Ian’s late aunt, Fay Fechney (n ee Ree d ), c ol lat in g information and family stories.

“Fay was 98 when she passed away, but still as sharp as a tack,” says Ian. “We interviewed her about her life from the 30s to the 50s.”

Ian says the book, simply titled The Reeds, was initially intended to just cover the family as an extension from an earlier reunion. The book covers the first 100 years of the family’s life in New Zealand.

“As we worked through this over time, we kept thinking what would be interesting for the grandchildren to hear, so we added a lot of different

stories.”

William was the first Reed to come to New Zealand – he was a blacksmith, who had been working in a forge in England. His wife, Maryanne, was from a farming family, however it is believed the early Reeds were also tenant farmers as well as blacksmiths.

“He did a bit of smithing in Saltwater Creek, just north of Christchurch, until he had enough money to buy some land, which he then expanded at Carlton near Oxford,” says Ian. The Reed family eventually bought Broadgate, 1900 acres in Darfield, in 1898.

“Broadgate was to the east of Kimberly Road and the whole of Horndon Street, and everything north of that,” says Ian. While much of land is still in the Reed family today, some had been sectioned off and sold for new subdivisions.

“There is a street named Broadgate after the farm and a number of streets heading north of Horndon Street, which are part of the original Broadgate farm.”

While the book is mostly about the Reed family, there are many interesting stories that also show the ups and downs of early pioneer life in the Malvern area. Ian believes the book may be of interest to others in the community and is happy for people to contact him to order a copy.

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Skate ‘n’ Splash 12noon - 6pm, Darfield Recreation and Community Centre & Darfield Pool. Grab some friends, pop on some skates and roll to some awesome music (all gear supplied). Afterwards, head over to your local pool to enjoy all the epic pool toys. An active day out that’s guaranteed to be loads of fun! $5 per person, bookings required.

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Emergency Services Family Fun Day. 11am - 3pm, Rolleston Community Centre.

Centre Provides a platform for Selwyn emergency service providers to demonstrate their equipment and skills to the public in a safe, controlled environment. Featuring live entertainment, fun activities and food stalls, it promises to be a great day out for the entire whānau.

SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY: • Kite Day. 11am - 3pm, Foster Park, Rolleston. Have a fun family day outdoors, soak up the sun

and enjoy the display of colourful kites in the sky showcased by Peter Lynn Kites. Food and coffee trucks available on the day – don’t forget to bring your reusable cups and plates. If you're feeling crafty, pop-in between 10.30am and 12pm to join the ReDiscover team in creating sustainable kites using upcycled materials. Free to attend, drop-in.

SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY: • Pickleball ‘Have a Go’. 10am - 12pm, West Melton Community Centre. 1pm - 3pm, Glentunnel

Community Centre. Try your hand at Pickleball! Enjoy this exciting paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. All ages welcome. $3 per person, bookings required.

• Introduction to Nature Photography. 11am - 2pm, Arthurs Pass. Spend a day amongst the stunning vistas of Arthur’s Pass National Park with professional photographer Gary Mills.

Explore camera settings, composition and basic editing to photograph nature in the best possible way. 18+ years. $20 Selwyn library members, $40 non-members. Bookings required.

FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY: • Family Sports Night. 6pm - 7:30pm, Selwyn Sports Centre. Bring the whānau to enjoy a variety

of interactive sports and games, then settle in for a movie on the big screen! Food provided. $3 per person, bookings required.

SATURDAY 24 & SUNDAY 25 FEBRUARY: • Lu Uno Wall. 10am– 10am–2pm, Selwyn Sports Centre. If you’re a

fan of video games and keeping active — our Lu Uno Wall at the Selwyn Sports Centre is for you. The first interactive wall of its kind in New Zealand, the touch reactive display understands actions with people in real-time. A fun activity for the entire family! $3 per person, bookings required.

For more informa-on or bookings visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz/community/summer-in-selwyn

DID YOU LEAVE YOUR BOOTS BEHIND?

Living in the country brings with it some challenges and especially if you’re a business. Grubby, muddy gumboots traipsed inside shops isn’t a good look and shop owners are forever grateful when people thoughtfully take their boots off and leave them outside the entrance and head into the shop in their socks. However, the Darfield Postshop had a wee giggle recently when they discovered that one person had forgotten to put his/her boots back on and left them outside the shop.

Presumably the owner drove off in their socks and could well have been puzzling as to where they’d left their gumboots.

It can only happen in the country!

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NZPCA South Island Champs Canterbury Games team with coach Sue Zydenbos; from left Mackenzie Rowlands on Mel (Bangor Pony Club), Sam Partington on Tommy (Bangor Pony Club), Dustin Rowlands on Max (Bangor Pony Club), Frida Peltzer on Amber (Springston Pony Club), Georgia Lewis on Oki (Springston Pony Club).

Three members from the Bangor Pony Club recently competed in the South Island New Zealand Pony Club Association Championships 2024 in Gore from January 1518.

Dustin Rowlands (15), Sam Partington (14) and Mackenzie Rowlands (13) were part of the Canterbury Games Team along with Springston Pony Club team members Frida Peltzer and Georgia Lewis.

Six teams competed in the Mounted Games event and the competition was fiercely contended between the Canterbury team and five Otago Southland teams.

Coach Sue Zydenbos says she was really impressed with the way all five riders combined to form a solid team – the more experienced riders being conservative with their riding, while the younger riders focused on the job they had to do in the races they rode.

The competition comprised of three sessions of games, followed by a final. The Canterbury team was eliminated from two races in the first session and finished the first session in third place.

"We had a bad start in session one with two uncharacteristic eliminations,” says Sue, “so it

was always going to be a fight to get back into the competition."

The team went into the final on equal points against the top Otago Southland team, riding well in the final to take the win.

"In the final it was all about keeping their cool and focus, which they did. All five riders showed a level of maturity beyond their age."

Both Dustin and Sam rode in the Sen ior In dividuals competition, which had seven riders from Canterbury, Otago Southland, and Marlborough Nelson West Coast areas. The individual competition was one session and a final. Dustin went into the final in first place and maintained a steady lead throughout the final. Sam went into the final in third place and managed to take out second place in the final.

"At the end of the day,” says Sue, “the key to the win was about maintaining focus, everyone being part of the team and, above all, having some fun out on the pitch."

All races in the final were timed, and the same races will be held and timed in the final next week during the North Island Championship week.

“Comparison of the times will give us the New Zealand

winner, so it is a long wait for the South Island riders to see who takes the New Zealand title. It is an interesting way to decide which team wins the New Zealand title, but it saves a lot of travel and costs for all New Zealand riders in the competition.”

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Getting in touch with nature is a great way to restore the soul. The Selwyn district is blessed with great outdoor landscapes – rivers, lakes, plains, and mountains – all just waiting to be explored.

According to the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) annual visitor insights, short walks, and activities such as sightseeing, photography, bird and wildlife watching are the most popular outdoor activities for New Zealanders and international visitors.

The Devils Punchbowl Walking Track located in the heart of Arthur's Pass National Park is a popular walk with a 150 metre climb up a series of steps through beech forest to a viewing platform overlooking the spectacular Devils Punchbowl waterfall. The falls can be seen from the road, however, it’s well worth the walk for an impressive close-up view.

Along the way you will most likely encounter friendly fantails/pīwakawaka and tomtits/miromiro.

Kea, New Zealand’s native parrot, is another friendly native of the area and they love nothing more than to check out your car (and pull it to pieces). These birds are inquisitive and like to explore, which makes them vulnerable to human behaviour. DOC recommends not feeding these birds as this can change their natural behaviour and put them at risk.

“Getting food from people teaches them bad behaviour, lowers their natural and very important suspicion of foreign foods, and messes up their systems. They’re only meant to be eating stuff they get themselves from their natural environment,” says DOC. The Devils Punchbowl track starts near Arthurs Pass Village – turn onto Punchbowl Road just 500 metres from the visitor centre. You’ll find a carpark at the end of this and a sign post to show the way. The track is a one-hour, twokilometre return walk and is noted as easy, however a level of fitness is required.

MALVERN RIFLE CLUB NEWS

By Mark Alexander, Club Member The Malvern Rifle Club season resumed on January 20 after a break for the NRANZ Nationals, which were held at the Trentham Rifle Range in Wellington over January 5 -13.

The Malvern Rifle Club won all the Target Rifle Team competitions at the Nationals – a first for the club.

January 20 was the fifth round of the 2023/24 Clu b Championship at the “shorts” - 300, 500 and 600 yards with 10 counting shots at each distance.

The weather was hot, with a blustery nor-westerly wind blowing across the ranges

towards the targets. The quick Championships in March in changes in wind strength and South Africa. The Malvern Rifle angle did prove challenging to Club has shooters who will be shooters with only one competing in the NZ Under 25 possible score being shot – & NZ Palma Rifle Team as well Ran Bao shooting a 60 at 600 as individually at these yards. Club veteran Charlie championships.

Ledbrook also showed a The full results for 2024 steady hand and eye with NRANZ National Kings Meeting three very good scores. can be found on the NRANZ Andre, Daniel, and Mike shot website: nranz.org.nz/results“Bisley” style on one target 2/event-reports/2024-national with Jess, Samantha, and Chris -kings-meeting/. shooting “Bisley” style on Visitors are welcome to the another target. In this style of range, contact details can be shooting the shooter shoot found on the Malvern Rifle sequentially having only 45 Club Facebook page at: seconds to make their next facebook.com/MalvernRifleClub shot. This is the style of Next week: January 27, Club shooting that will be used at Champs #6 Longs 800 & 900 the 2024 Long Range World yards, setup from 12.30.

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BOWLING FOR A GOOD CAUSE Kirwee Bowling Club is once again helping a local organisation to raise funds for a good cause – the Kirwee Community Association (KCA), which has resolved to erect an ANZAC memorial in the township.

Representatives of the Association say that it has long been a wish to have a memorial commemorating the two World Wars in Kirwee, and a location at the north end of ANZAC Lane has been chosen.

A spokesperson for the bowling club says, “ANZAC Lane was named for the oak trees that were propagated from acorns brought home from Gallipoli. The Kirwee Community Association has plans drawn and a design and engineer’s report and is awaiting final sign-off from Selwyn District Council. We are excited to proceed with this and are in full fundraising mode to cover the cost of the project.”

Artist’s impression of the proposed memorial.

This project is expected to cost thousands of dollars.

According to Bowling Club president, Rosie Croft, the Club is more than happy to help, as it considers itself to be at the heart of the community, and an event like this can show the residents what the Club has to offer.

“This is also a good way to attract new members for the Club in the future,” she says, “so it’s a win/win opportunity.”

Anyone can enter a team of four, if there are at least two non-bowlers in each team, with entry being $25 per person. The club may be able to provide additional team members. There will be a maximum of 16 teams, but there will also be room for some onlookers to come along and stay for the meal, at a smaller cost.

Both organisations are looking for support for this event – set for Monday February 5, in the form of entries, sponsorship, or donations of prizes or food.

If you can help, contact Marian Galloway on 021 0241 0846.

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Specialists in seed cleaning - Retailers of top quality grass seed and mixes - clovers - brassica - oats & sundry.

High priority customer pickup service Delivered Na*onwide - Cridge Seeds Ltd, Doyleston www.cridgeseeds.co.nz or 0800 4 seeds

WEST MELTON BOWLING CLUB West Melton Bowling Club teams competing in the various divisions of the preChristmas Centre competitions, 2x4’s, Under 5’s Pairs and Under 5’s Triples, acquitted themselves well, especially our Under 5’s Pairs team, playing in Division 1, which went through the round-robin undefeated but unfortunately lost in the final.

Congratulations to Mary Burke (S), Marion Galloway and Maryanne Wright who won the Malvern Ladies Triples which was held on Sunday, November 11.

All three Club Championships that were scheduled before Xmas were completed. Alastair Wilson, John Growcott and Cliff Wood won the Men’s Club Championship Triples, suffering only two losses from 10 games. The Men’s Club Championship Fours were played over two days on December 16-17. The winners were Bob Burnett, Ron McNicholl, Keith McMecking, and Ross Sadler who

completed the competition unbeaten. The Women’s Club Championship Triples were won by Gretta Leigh, Lenore Armstrong, and Angela Collier.

Congratulations to all of these players.

The Pre-Xmas Social Twilight Bowls were again contested by a full field of 16 teams. Playing in teams of three, this is proving to be a popular tournament involving the local community.

Centre competitions in the New Year include Any Combination Eights, Under 5’s Fours, Under 5’s Pairs (2-4-2) and Over 60’s Sevens.

Club competitions include Men’s and Women’s Club Championship Pairs, Men’s and Women’s Club Championship Singles, and Women’s Club Championship Fours. Super Pairs is played on Saturday afternoons.

Helen Pearce, a valued and dedicated member of our club, passed away recently. Helen was a patron and life member of the Club, a past President of the West Melton Ladies

Bowling Club and a president of the combined Men’s and Ladies Bowling Club. Always a willing helper and a great advocate for the Club, she will be missed.

Social bowls starts on Thursday, February 8 at 6.30pm.

For more information contact president Gretta Leigh on 021 063 955 or Peter Bickley on 021 158 6201.

• Screened/Crushed Rotten Rock • AP20 • Compacts Like Concrete • AP40 • Bulk Deliveries - Truck & Trailer • AP65 • Lifestyle Driveways - Free • Drainage Quotes • Erosion • Rotten Rock Dairy Lanes • Landscape

Rural Fields Your agricultural contrac ng partner Ploughing

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Drilling

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David: 027 659 6596 Sean: 027 466 7739 E: ruralfields@xtra.co.nz

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SPORTS LADIES, GIVE RUGBY A GO Women on the rugby field are proving to be a force to be reckoned with. You only need to follow the Black Ferns to see the commitment and drive to succeed at their chosen sport. The team has won six out of nine Women's Rugby World Cup tournaments.

In 2023, New Zealand Rugby predicted a 40% increase in women’s rugby participation

compared to 2022. That meant they expected over 35,000 women and girls to play rugby in 2023.

This year, the Kirwee Rugby Football Club (KRFC) is aiming to get a women’s team up and running. In the club’s 118year history, this will be the first women’s team and keen players can enjoy the kudos of being a founding member.

FUNDRAISING BOWLING TOURNAMENT for an ANZAC Memorial in Kirwee Monday 5th February ‘24 Arrive 12:30pm for 1pm start

Kirwee Bowling Club $25 per player (includes BBQ) Enter teams by Friday 2 February Marian 021 0241 0846 Teams of 4, must contain at least 2 non-bowlers

• Prizes • Open Bar • Raffles • Silent Auction OPEN TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY

Wellness Flow Yoga MEN’S 8 WEEK BLOCK Commences 13 Feb 2024 Where: Darfield Library Time 5.30-6.30pm

Yoga enhances strength, flexibility & balance, plus inner peace, mindfulness & quality of sleep.

KRFC spokesperson Curt Freeman is hopeful of getting enough interest to form a team and says, “Some experienced players approached the club, which lead a drive to start a female team at Kirwee. The committee has thrown its full support behind them and is currently recruiting.”

Whether you’ve played rugby before or never even touched a rugby ball, Curt says this is the perfect opportunity for all women to join the first ever Kirwee Rugby woman’s team.

“No experience is needed.”

Women from the age of 18 and above can play, with trainings on Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday offers option al str en gth an d conditioning with coach Kim Vargo at the club’s onsite gym and Thursday has fitness, skills and game simulation.

“After every Thursday training and games, we have cooked meals for members plus free kit and use of the gym anytime all for $130.00,” says Curt. “The club also has support from Nathan Brown at Ellesmere Rugby and Emma and the team at Canterbury Rugby.”

If you’d like to give rugby a go and become part of Kirwee Rugby Football Club’s history, give the club a call. Phone Amber on 027 301 7022 or Curt on 022 045 0688.

Txt or call 0272009729 or mobilityfourU@yahoo.com

POSITIVE PILATES YOGA CLASS

Monday: 12.2 – 8.4.24 at 6-7pm (Advanced) Wednesday 14.2 – 10.4.24 at 9.30-10.30am

Classes are held at Darfield Library To book a space call or txt 0272009729 or email: mobilityfourU@yahoo.com Pilates enhances balance, strength, posture, core, flexibility& breathing, and also mindfulness, well-being & Inner peace

A supportive & inclusive approach for beginners, or those with experience.

Glentunnel Community Centre Tuesday 6.30-7.45pm, starts 30th Jan. Thursday 9.30-10.45am, starts 1st Feb. 8 week block $120. New to me? 1st class is free. Bookings essential.

Contact Lisa Mills 027 814 0785, lisa@goldentouch.co.nz

Friday 26th January 2024 GOLF RESULTS

WAIMAK GOLF Summer Golf Moroccan Stableford Results 18 January 2024 18 HolesHolesK Bush 364 S Farrar 346 M TeAwa 341 Nearest to Pin for 2 #8 N Robertson Nearest to Pin for 2 #11 J Pottinger Longest Putt #9 W Mehrtens Most Nett Eagles N Robertson

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

NEW LINE DANCE CLASSES New Line dance classes in Darfield, 7th Feb. 6 week Course $50, normally $10 a night.

Wednesday’s 5:30 - 6pm at the Rec centre.

Dancing to a variety of music - not just country. Suitable for any age, both men & women.

Exercise, socialising, and travel all in one package.

For more info & to book you spot contact Instructor, Jenny Brookes

Cell; 0274 452 285 or email; Jennybrookes76@gmail.com

HORORATA GOLF Results 20 January 2024 Best Gross: A Sime 75 Pairs Best Ball Nett J Morten & J Halkett 61 G Deans & M McDonald 62 M Wright & D McCaughan 63 I Palmer & B Smith 65 A Harliwich & N Penney 65 A Sime & K Thompson-Small 65 Closest to the Pins #2 in 2: B Mengel #6 S Edwards #11 M McDonald #14 J Halkett #17 C Stevens

2024 ENROLMENTS If you would like to try out an instrument come to our ‘Have Have a Go’ morning at the Darfield Library on Saturday 27th January from 10-11.

COAST TO COAST SPECTATOR INFO To keep up-to-date with the action, you can head to three vantage points to watch the race live or follow competitors during the event on the downloaded Coast to Coast App, suitable for Apple or Android devices. The app allows users to track individual or team competitors with updates and placings at regular intervals. You can also follow the event with live coverage at coasttocoast.co.nz.

Vantage Points: Klondyke Corner - athletes are expected to arrive from 11am, Friday right through to 7:30pm.

Waimak Gorge Bridge - the Two-Day kayakers start arriving from 11am or 3pm for the One Day competitors.

New Brighton Pier - The TwoDay competitors are expected from 2pm and the One Day competitors from 5pm.

Bring: Warm clothes, sunhat, cash and eftpos.

To enrol or view the prospectus please contact Lynn Meder: admin@malvernschoolofmusic.kiwi.nz Free Beginners Ukulele Lesson (Adults) Monday 5th February, 10.20-10.50am at Darfield Library Community Room For further info email: adelelanglands@gmail.com

TUESDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 7:30pm - Kirwee Community Hall.

27 Jan 29 Jan

10am 1pm

MSM “Have a Go” morning Malvern News - Editorial Deadline

29 Jan 30 Jan 30 Jan 31 Jan 1 Feb 1 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 5 Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 9 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 20 Feb

9am Sensory Time 10am Malvern News - Advertising Deadline 6:30pm Golden Touch Yoga Class 11:30-12:30 Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Desk 9:30am Golden Touch Yoga Class Twilight Social Netball Registration Closes Op Shop Sale - Darfield Food & Clothing Bank 9:30am West Melton Community Market 10:20am Free Beginners Ukulele Lesson (Adults) 12:30pm Fundraising Bowling Tournament 5:30pm Line Dancing Classes Twilight Social Netball commences 12pm DRFC Golf Tournament 6pm Positive Pilates (Advanced) 5:30pm Wellness Flow Yoga 9:30am Positive Pilates 7:30pm Kirwee Community Hall AGM

Darfield Library Darfield Community Pool Glentunnel Community Centre Darfield Library Glentunnel Community Centre Darfield Markets West Melton Community Centre Darfield Library Community room Kirwee Bowling Club Darfield Recreation Centre Hororata Golf Course Darfield Library Darfield Library Darfield Library Kirwee Community Hall

Election of Officers Presentation Financial Report All persons interested in our Community Hall are welcome.

ACCOUNTANTS

CHIMNEY CLEANING

ARE you wasting your valuable CARRS Chimney Cleaning. time trying to keep up with Servicing the Selwyn district. accounts? Call us now for $80 per chimney. Please ph hassle-free accounting, tax and Rodney on 03 324 2999 and business advice - right on your leave a message. doorstep. Sterling Accountants CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your @ Malvern Business Hub, Annlog-burners flue, check the Maree 021 215 0981. firebricks, baffles, air-tubes AUTOMOTIVE and controls. We're experts DARFIELD Automotive, service on coal-ranges, also sweep& warrant centre. 3D wheel ing any sized open fire. We aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, quote and undertake repairs, Monday - Friday. Your one- flue extensions and install stop auto shop! Please phone bird netting. Please phone 03 318 8113. us on 021 939 113.

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Friday 26th January 2024 CARPET

FIREWOOD & COAL

GARAGE SALE

ROOF MAINTENANCE

SAT 27 Jan 8am-1pm, 4 Cressy MOSS control, silicone seal Place. Cash only. Ladies (waterproofing), spouting R K FIREWOOD 21speed bike. Gas BBQ. Safe, clean & repairs, bird proofing, Supplying wood garden trailer, wheelbarrow, spider & fly control. Roof leak for this Season! water tractor, hedge trimmer, repairs (incl Butynol) all roof Old Man Pine, Bluegum, campbeds, and other outdoor Macrocarpa, Oregon. & spouting types incl 2 storey items. Stick vacuum, heater, TRY THE HOT MIX! work! Call Arthurs Roof & stereo, bedding, dog basket, EHpos available.

Property Services, 6 days. 03 and many other household All top quality, clean wood.

347 2635 or 027 584 7980. items.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300 ROOF & house maintenance.

LOCKSMITH All aspects covered including LOCKSMITH Selwyn based spouting, mortar, tiles, reFOR SALE 24hr mobile service, keys roofing, roof painting, moss, 30 ha winter feed - Kale. Phone cut and general lock and mould & silicone sealing.

Grant 027 345 9262. safe maintenance. EFTPOS SHAVER Pullets - 14 weeks old. available. Call Locktight General repairs. Please phone Please phone 027 431 8150.

03 347 6702 or 0210302835.

Security 021 171 8060.

HEGDE TRIMMING

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SCRAP METAL

CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 28TH JAN 2024

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.

At 10:30am

SHEEP SHEARING

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

MOBILE SHEEP SHEARING

SERVICES 10:30am every Sunday.

Darfield Baptist Church 15 Greendale Rd, Darfield

PAINTING/DECORATING

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9am, on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month.

Glenroy Hall Windwhistle Rd, Glenroy

• Drenching • Foot Trimming • Crutching • General Animal Welfare Advice.

Call Shaun Adams for a quote on

021 204 1274 COUNSELLING

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, INSPIRE Counselling Practice. LIFESTYLE Offering individual and yards and dairy lanes our relationship counselling, speciality. Screened rottenp erso n a l d ev el o p men t, rock, it’s local and lasts creative inspiration. To make better. Phone Springfield an appointment phone Quarry on 318 4132.

Michelle Bland - 020 4115 FIREWOOD & COAL 4184.

UDI Painting & Decorating. For PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL confidential MORTGAGE BROKER all painting & decorating service. Allow yourself to seek services! Fully qualified. support, talk about your you in need of a refinance, Interior & exterior painting & ARE challenges & discover a way first home loan, buying a new plastering. Wallpapering & forward. FREE 1/2 hour home, investment property or roof painting. Quality consult to discuss your needs. a property development? I Services. Free quotes. Please Other services also available: Dry, shed stored, na-ve deal with all the lenders, and Ph. Udi Aale 021074 2075.

Reiki healing & massage. Lisa I can get you the best deal to wood and kindling.

Mills, Qualified Creative Free delivery to Darfield suit you. I have 30+ years of township for orders Therapist. Please phone 027 lending experience, and I am over 3 cube.

814 0785 or visit local. I can come to you. Alan www.goldentouch.co.nz Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the banks 20kg bags or to you.

‘For all your decorating needs’

BIRCHFIELD

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500kg bulk bags.

Micky Conway

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Painter & Decorator Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on

021 125 1613

Phone 03 975 4502

conwaydecor@hotmail.com

417 Creyke Rd, Darfield.

FULLY INSURED

ROOM TO RENT Single lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel.

Hostel Internet, Sky TV. $180pw.

Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

SITUATION VACANT DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP IS HIRING!!

We need a Front of house staff member. 29hrs p/w Email CVs to: dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTED E XP ERI ENC ED stoc kman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Please phone 022 574 7805.

WANTED TO BUY ANTIQUE Bottles, Old Tins, Signs and Advertising wanted.

Please phone 022 360 3699.

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..

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We are looking for somewhere permanent to call home in the Malvern Hills/neighbouring districts. I don’t need anything flash but it must be private, independent, self-contained with the ability to connect to the internet or a section or similar with electricity and water access where I could perhaps insert a prefabricated cottage.

P: Russell 0223508359 E: russell.t.blackney@gmail.com

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WINDOW TINTING

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TRADES CARPENTER available for all renovations and repairs.

Phone Grant 021 167 1718 anytime.

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance All major brands Contact Nigel now for your no obligation free quote

P: 021 387 750 E: nigel@malvernair.co.nz

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing  DECORATIVE  STAMPED  COLOURED  EXPOSED Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

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Friday 26th January 2024 Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996!

• Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine • Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w.

• Washing

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Reg. Service Technician

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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.

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231

• Certifying Gasfitters • Certifying Plumbers •

fax email

Heat Pumps • Log Burners • Solar • Electrical Service Technician New Builds • System Design • Vehicles

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

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Visit: www.selwyngasfitters.co.nz for a full list of services

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed.

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

Certified water proofer Wet rooms Splashbacks Floor and wall tiling Free quotes

Give Mark a call on 0277229818 Gibson Tiling is a local business.

Maintenance Renovations & new builds Pump servicing and installation Water filter installation Water pump hire Supply and installation of septic tank systems • Gas and wood fire installation • IQP in backflow prevention • Teatsprayer servicing • • • • • •

0800 752 400

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DARFIELD BASED

Two kids were discussing their back-to-school sets.

Kid 1: I have a pen that can write underwater.

Kid 2: Wow really?!

Kid 1: Yep. It can write other words, too.

Johnny’s First Day Back at School. The instructor asks the class on the first day of a new school year, “What did you all do over the summer?”

“I saw my grandma in Philadelphia,” says Johnny.

“Philadelphia sounds like a wonderful loca*on; can you spell Philadelphia?” says the teacher.

LiMle Johnny says, “Actually, I believe we travelled to the USA.”