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Darfield and Canterbury cricketer, Zak Foulkes (21) received the call as a late addition for the Black Caps T20 squad to play in Pakistan.

Zak caught the eye of the Black Cap selectors with impressive bowling figures for Canterbury in domestic competitions. At the recent Canterbury Cricket awards for the 2023/24 season, Zak received the Male Players Player of the Year as well as Male Bowler of the Year. The phone call came in from an unknown number which Zak nearly didn’t answer as he had had a scam call the day before. Zak was very surprised when Coach Gary Stead broke the good news to him.

Gary says Zak has had an impressive season for Canterbury, including being their leading wicket taker in all three competitions. He displayed impressive skills with the ball, particularly in T20 cricket for the Kings. "We also know he has skills with the bat, and it will be an excellent opportunity for him to be part of the group,” says Gary.

The tour is an opportunity for players to stake a late claim for the T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies in June. The schedule for the games (all start 2am (NZT) is: Friday,

Zak Foulkes has been named in the Black Caps T20 Squad for the Pakistan Tour with the first game starting 2am, Friday, April 19th,

ByJanCurle

Aftermonthsofhopingforrain, a small amount finally arrived onthedayspriortothemuchawaited Malvern Anglican Parish 4WD fundraiser on MountTorlesseStation. Thisrequiredafewphonecalls on the day, but the decision wasmadetogoahead.

The first stop for the 64 vehicles was at the lake for morning tea. Here Garth Faulksgaveaninformativetalk about the current farm practices and history of the farm.

Local man Rodney Giles also spoke about the DUZGO he andhisbrotherinventedinthe 1970s to help with getting around the farm prior to four wheeldrivevehicles.

The next hill was a little more challenging due to the recent rain, but the slow climb allowed people to enjoy the stunningscenery. Unfortunately, we were not able to stop at the anticipated lunch stop due to the high number of wasps and the softness of the track for this

number of vehicles. This meant Rev. Tom Innes was unable to have the church servicethatwehopedtohave. The day was successful and raised over $3,000. The feedback from participants wasextremelypositiveandwe hope to be able to run it again nextyear.

A special thanks to Garth Faulks, the Johnson family, and all those who attended. We would not have been able todoitwithoutyoursupport.

SAFE DRINKING WATER A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT

Greenpeace Aotearoa is coming to Darfield on Friday April 19 to run free water testing for nitrate contamination in drinking water.

The organisation will be at Darfield Baptist Church from 10am to 4pm and is particularly interested in household bore water supplies, but will test all drinkingwaterincludingpublic supplies.

All you need to bring is a sample of your tap water, and they can test it for nitrate contamination while you wait. Run your kitchen tap for one minute and fill a clean container with 200mls of water.

Nooneshouldhavetowonder if the water from their kitchen tap could be making them or theirfamilysick. But agrowing

bodyofscientificevidencehas found links between nitrate contamination of water and a host of potential health impacts,frombowelcancerto prematurebirths. New Zealand scientists warn that rural people are the most likely to be exposed to hazardouslevelsofnitrate. Toreadmorevisit: greenpeace.org/aotearoa/ story/free-water-testingnitrate-contamination.

FAMILY FUN IN SHEFFIELD

Agroupofheartysoulsturned out on a wet and misty Saturdaynightat theSheffield Domain to host the inaugural Family Treasure Hunt supported by The Locals CommunityGroup.

Sixteen children took part in the fun activity to find a series ofcluestogettothetreasurechocolate Easter eggs. With jackets, gumboots, and torches in hand, children crisscrossed the domain with shrieksandsmilesastheyran from one clue to another. Organiser Clint Thorburn told the group that activities like the treasure hunt are a great way for families to get to knowtheirlocaldomain.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Love&Marriage:Imagesofromanticunions

Opening soon at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House from March 28 to - 23 June 23, 10am - 4.00pm, Love & Marriage,Jcurated by Karis Evans,Jshowcases a selection of paintings and photographs depicting love and marriage in AotearoaNewZealandfromthe1800stopresentday. Ticketsarefreeandcanbebookedat:katesheppard.co.nz.

WhereNatureThrives

Hosted by Soil & Health NZ and Organics Aotearoa New Zealand, Organic Week 2024 is from May 1-7. The week-long event is a national celebration of organic agriculture, themed ‘Where Nature Thrives’, and promises to show case organic producersasguardiansofbiodiversitythroughorganicfarming.

During the week there will be opportunities to take part in a series of online workshops such as Simple Shifts: A Guide to LowToxLivingonaBudgetwithSarahReddington,FromIdeato Action: Starting an Organic Food Cooperative with Robyn Guyton, and Preserving your harvest with Yotam & Niva Kay, PakarakaPermacultureandauthorsofTheAbundantKitchen. TherewillalsobeopportunitytowatchSixInchesofSoilatyour closest Lumiere Theatre on May 1. The documentary is an inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities. To learn more about organic living, visit organicnz.org.nz.

CALLING ALL LEGO® BUFFS

HaveyougotsomecoolLego® that you’d like to show off on August 31 later this year?

Why? Because Darfield Bricktacular2024isback!

Riding on the back of Darfield Primary School’s successful eventlastyear,theschoolhas just opened its exhibitor registrations for this year’s family-friendly, fundraising Lego®exhibition.

Registrations close May 30 and space is limited, so be in quick. Exhibitor fees are just $10perpersondisplaying,and children under eight years are

free.

This year's theme is ‘Inventions’Jandtherearefour categories for builders of all agestogetinvolved. For more information and to register, visit the Darfield Bricktacular 2024 Facebook Page.

Pictured are the treasure hunt winners, from left Jake (10) and Aj (8) Mulholland with their granddad Kevin Otton. All participants received a prize for taking part.

CANCER SOCIETY MOVES TO COMMUNITY CLINICS

Inresponsetotheincreased need for cancer services within Selwyn Community, the Cancer Society is transitioning the Kidman Street centre to better serve thelocalSelwyncommunity.

The Society is relocating its supportive care team to more accessible locations, with regular clinics now available in Rolleston, Darfield, Leeston, and Lincoln.

The move will enable a greater presence in the community, allowing all the team to meet face to face with locals needing their support, rather than taking one of the team offthe road everydaytokeepthedoorsof theRollestoncentreopen.

Cancer Society Canterbury West Coast Head of Cancer Services,CraigWatsonsays, “We’vemadethedecisionto not renew our lease on the Rolleston centre as we believe it’s a better use of resource to invest in getting our team out into the community. It enables greater access to our supportservicesbyreducing the need for clients to travel to us. Instead, we’ll be bringing our services to them. Removing the need to travel for an appointment is just another small way we canhelpeasetheburdenon

our clients undergoing a cancerjourney.”

The Cancer Society is currently working with local community groups and the council to find the most appropriatelocationstohold the regular clinics in each areaandhopestohavethese finalised within the next four weeks.

In addition to regular clinics held across the four areas, the Cancer Society supportivecareteamwillstill makehomevisitsasrequired andprovides all the support servicespreviouslyonoffer. These include practical

support in navigating the healthcare system and associated documentation, emotional support and advice and provision of digital andprinted resources specific to the cancer journey.The Cancer Society can also assist with referral to, and connection with, additional support groups and workshops, counselling services, peer - to - peer support and rehabilitation andnutritionalservices.

Further updates on the location and timings of the new clinics will be available soon.

The Selwyn Centre will o icially close in May however the team remain contactable by phone on 03 925 9708 or by Email: Selwyn.centre@cancercwc.org.nz.

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REPAY YOUR MORTGAGE FASTER

ByGinnyNelson

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While there is no silver bullet to repaying a mortgage faster, you would be surprised how little it takes to reduce the interest/termofyourlending.

Cancer Society will not be renewing its building lease in Rolleston, instead the Society will hold regular clinics throughout the Selwyn district to better serve its clients.

THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF REWI ALLEY

By Jacky Lawson, Malvern U3A

Malvern U3A’s April speaker was Eric Livingstone. His talk was entitled, Rewi Alley: ‘An Extraordinary Ordinary New Zealander’.

Though many had heard of Rewi Alley, most people’s knowledge was sketchy. They knew he was born in Springfield, went to Chinaand was responsible for the beautiful collection of Ming Dynastyandotherporcelainin theCanterburyMuseum.

Eric Livingstone masterfully fleshed out this story for us to reveal the very extraordinary lifeandworksofRewiAlley.

Rewi was born in 1897 in Springfield, Canterbury. He was the second son of Frederick Alley, a stern disciplinarianandheadmaster, and Cara Buckingham, a suffragist, and a friend of Kate Shepherd. After indifferent academic achievements and a love of sport. Rewi enlisted in the army aged 18. He was badly wounded and at one time not expected to survive. He was hospitalised and did recover butwasnevergoingtobeable to have children of his own.

Back in New Zealand, he and his friendJackStevens bought land in Taranaki, but times

were hard and in 1926 Rewi giftedthelandtoJackfreeand unentailed.

Rewi then got on a boat to Sydney, trained as a radio operatorandgotpassageona boat to Shanghai. He said he wanted to go and look at the Chinese Revolution. He stayedtherefor60years, until hisdeathin1987atage90.

He began working as a fire officerandafactoryinspector.

Hewashorrifiedattheworking conditions in the factories, especially of the children. He worked hard to improve conditions,designing machine guards to save accidents to child workers in the silk factories among other safety measures. He worked hard withtheleagueofNationswith flood and famine relief ensuring that food supplies gottotheworkers.

He came to greater prominence after setting up the”GungHo“group.Thiswas a collective that supported operations in small factories, creating employment for workers. He also set up local schools, including one with George Hogg in the village of Shangshipu.

Rewi became one of Chinas best known and best loved foreigners and was Chinese ambassador from1960-1965.

Headoptedtwoboyswhilstin

China and collected many Chinese Artifacts which were sent back to the Christchurch Museum.

Rewi was a prolific writer and wrote 60 travel books about day-to-day life in China and some poetry translations. His mantra was ‘Everyone is of Value’ and ‘Stand up for what is Right’. Thankyou Eric, for a wonderfulinsightinthelifeand timesofRewiAlley.

Our May meeting is the AGM with speaker Frieda Looseron ‘DNAfromwayback’–onenot tobemissed.

For more information about speakers and meetings, contactJanetMacDougallon u3amalvern@gmail.com.

Springfield-born Riwi Alley improved the lives of many people in China, where he lived his life for 60 years until he died in 1987.

Eric Livingstone.

Tell us what you want and why. That is the message from local Councillors Lydia Gliddon and Bob Mugford and Malvern Board members John Verry and Calvin Payne regarding either retaining orpermanentlyclosing theSheffieldMemorialPool.

A handful of locals gathered on Sunday afternoon at the pool to learn more about the options and challenges ahead if the community opts to take it back into their ownership and to repair and reopen the pool. The pool and surrounds currently sitsonfourparcelsofland–two owned by the Council, one by DOC and the other a deceased estate that needs title remediation.

Council representatives James Richmond, Head of Sport and Recreation and Nick McConaghty, Aquatics Operations Manager, addressed the group and spoke openlyabouttherepairsneeded and discussed the options availabletothecommunity. James says the Council is realistically and genuinely open to consultation on what happens to the future of the pool.Essentially,therearethree options:

1.Councileitherpermanently closesthepoolor;

atanewlocation, possiblyatthelocalschool–fundraisingwouldbe required.

Members of the community voiced their thoughts about the state of the pool since the Council took over in 2017. The pool was due for a repaint at an estimated cost of $16,000 but thiswasputonholdduetoother issues,suchascrackingaround the edge of the pool, leakage, and its age - the pool is around 70yearsold.

Concerns raised by locals also included that the pool was built as a living war memorial, and they wanted to know what responsibilities the Council had in regard to this. Local returned servicemen were upset that the pool could be demolished withoutdueconsiderationofthe impactsuchamovewouldhave on the wider community, the familiesofthefallen,orpastand present service personnel that hold such a monument in high regard.

Councillor Lydia Gliddon consulted with the Returned Servicemen Association (RSA) on this as the pool is not an officially registered RSA war

memorial or heritage site on SDC’s district plan. She was advised that the Sheffield cenotaph, situated between Wrights Road and Railway Terrace, is officially listed as a Fallen Soldiers memorial.

John Verry urged those at the meeting to get the community unitedintheircauseiftheywant toretainthepoolandtogettheir submissions in for the LongTerm Plan and, if possible, be available to speak to their submission.

Locals believe the condition of the Sheffield Memorial Pool has deteriorated since the Selwyn District Council took over the running and maintenance of the pool in 2017. The pool needs serious upgrading if it is to be retained, however in a report regarding use, Council maintain that the pool is one of the least used across the wider Selwyn district.

A COMMUNITY EFFORT

The Sheffield Memorial Pool was opened in November 1953 by the then Selwyn M.P. J K McAlpine who said that certain types of memorials were more than just convenient ways of financing local social amenities by collecting the substantial Government subsidy paid on warmemorials.

“Wemust remember thatthese memorials are symbols of the sacrifices of people who laid down their lives for their country andtheirfellows.”

According to an article in the Press on November 9, the “new DOES

baths were considered by residents to be the best country baths in the South Island, measuring25yardsby30feet.”

Thepoolcost£5500tobuildand £3000 of that was raised by residents and the rest by Governmentsubsidy.

Margaret Holiday (nee Adams), now aged 91, clearly remembers helping her father raisefundsforthenewpool.

She remembers that as a child she sometimes swam in homemade pools that had muddy floors and says the new pool was a real asset to the

community and, although she herself never had a swim in it, her young family all learnt to swiminthepool.

Margaret remembers many fundraising activities but one that stands out is the ‘Queen’s Carnival’. She says there were three queens in the district one each from Waddington, Sheffield and Annat – her sister, still at high school, was nominated as the Sheffield queen. Each area competed to raise the most funds for the pool

MALVERN NEED A NEW RECREATION AND SPORTS FACILITY?

The Selwyn District Council is looking for feedback through submissions on the proposal to build a recreation and sports facility in Darfield to service the Malvernarea.

The wider Darfield area is expected to grow to almost 14,000 residents by 2043 and, with the popularity of indoor sportsinSelwynin recentyears, the upward trend is expected to increase.

The Long-Term Plan (LTP) suggests that the facility would be built alongside existing and future facilities to create a centralhubforMalvern.

The proposal states that as there are no indoor sports courts in Malvern, the sports facility would be included in the LTP to meet this need. It also states that the 30-year Infrastructure Plan will still include plans for a new aquatic facilityinDarfieldfor2035-36.

There are three submission options online to choose from. The first being not to build a community recreation and sports facility at Darfield; the second includes building the facilitywithonecourtwithatotal cost of $7.07 million and an impact on rates per year of

$11.67; and the third option includes two indoor courts at a total cost of $11.28 million and an impact on rates per year of $19.91.

Malvern Netball president

Vanessa Moore says there is a need for a new recreation and sportsfacilitywithaminimumof twocourts.

“With an increase of population forecast and an increase in registrations over all ages, the courtswecurrentlyhavewillnot besufficient.Itwouldbegreatto be able to put plans in place for netballeachyearwithouthaving toworryabouttheweather.”

Vanessa adds that an indoor facility will offer plenty of opportunities for all ages, keeping everyone active all year round. For netball that means juniors, social, seniors, and walking netball. “We need to keep everyone active. An indoor complex would be more inviting for players, parents, and supporters.”

Shesaysthejuniors(Years14) group has around 75 registered. “This is only going to increase over the years. Our programme runs on a Monday afterschoolandmanynightswe havetocancelasitstoocoldfor

ourlittleones.”

Vanessa also believes everyone in the community would benefit from indoor complex, not just netballplayers.

Darfield Cricket Club president Dave Beatty says the Club would welcome a new indoor sportsfacilityinDarfield.J

“The club, since reforming in 2017, has grown each year and currently has two senior sides andsevenjuniorteams.JHaving indoor nets would allow the club to host winter trainings for allagegroupslocallyratherthan travel thirty minutes to Lincoln University.”

Hesaysitwouldalsomeanthey could train on wet summer evenings.J“This would not only help the Darfield Cricket Club but also other clubs in the Malvern area.J We have put a submission in for this to be added.”

Darfield High School sports department also encourages thecommunitytotakeaminute or two to complete this survey, stating that this would not only be an amazing asset to have in Darfield but also very beneficial to the surrounding villages and allourSchools.

THE DARFIELD MEMORIAL HALL

A Soldiers' Memorial CeremonywasheldinDarfield in September 1916 to lay the foundation stone for the MemorialHall. Itwasnotedin

"The Sun" newspaper that Darfield had been "early in the field" in the erection of a memorial to the soldiers who hadfallenintheEuropeanand SouthAfricanWars.

The foundation stone was laid in the "most auspicious circumstances".TheHon.GW

Russell (Minister of Internal Affairs) and Mr George Witty, M.P. were among the guests, and the attendance was

"representativeofallclassesin theDarfieldDistrict".

Thehallstoodontheareathat is now Tussock Square, the foundationstonenowapartof the display. In 1919 a fine picture theatre plant was installed and weekly pictures wereshown--thiswasseenas averyprogressivemove.

The Memorial Hall was the centre for social events until 1980 when the Recreation Centrewasbuilt.

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DarfieldGenealogyand LocalHistoryGroupInc. Contact Ann0272763344.

KIWI VETERANS ON STAMPS

NZPostishonouredtofeature

six Kiwi veterans who served New Zealand on overseas deployments in the armed forces from the mid-1990s.

The series was released on April3,2024.

All six profiled in the stamp series have been awarded the New Zealand Operational Service Medal. The medal is given for service that exceeds the normal requirements of peacetime service and involves a credible military threat from the enemy’s military, insurgents, or other hostileforces.

Rebecca Brierton, Ben Peckham,KelleyWaite,Vance

Leach, Ange Coyle and David Bennett represent over42,000 living veterans who have been involved in active service and made personal sacrifices whileservingineithertheNew Zealand Army, the Royal New Zealand Navy or the Royal NewZealandAirForce.

NZ Post Head of Collectables

Antony Harris says the story behind the stamps is to show that veterans are not just ‘elderlymen’.

“They are young, have served inrecentconflicts,canbemen or women, and come from all walks of life. They could be your neighbour, people you work with, or someone you seeinthestreet,”Harrissays.

“TheymaymarchintheAnzac Day parades with the older veterans of previous conflicts, but these veterans haven’t retired; though they have left the New Zealand Defence Force, they are now living, studying, and working alongside us, in our communities.”

Harris says NZ Post worked closely with Veterans’ Affairs and the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association in developing the stamps.

SCHOOL REMEMBERS FALLEN SOLDIERS

Glentunnel Primary School held special ANZAC Remembrance Service on at the end of the term with the whole school, kaimahi and parents and caregivers. The school invited a special guest to the service – Jason Stainger from the NZ Defence. The school is proud of the respect Mātai Rangatira tamariki held for fallen soldiers and service people. Pictured is Jason Stainger from the NZ Defence addressing the school, and one of the wreaths made by the students.

Burnham 6am Dawn Parade, Army Camp gates Service and wreath laying ceremony

Darfield 8.45am District War Memorial, Trinity Church

Wreath laying ceremony followed by service at Trinity Church

Dunsandel 8.30am District War Memorial Corner Leeston-Dunsandel Rd & Railway Rd. Wreath laying ceremony

Glenroy 7am Meet at the Monument Service followed by sausage and bacon rolls at the Glenroy Hall

Glentunnel 9.25am Meet at Glentunnel Primary School 9.30am Parade to Community Centre for service Morning Tea to follow

Greendale 2pm Greendale Domain for ANZAC Service

Hororata 11.00am Hororata Monument

Wreath laying ceremony at District War Memorial

Kowai Service follows on from conclusion of Springfield’s ceremony (around midday)

Mead/ Te Pirita 9.00am Mead Hall Memorial gates

Wreath laying ceremony

Rolleston 11am Service at Town Square - by Te Ara Ātea

Parade attendees meet near Scout den at 10:15am

Sheffield 8.00am District War Memorial Service followed by wreath laying ceremony

Springfield 11.00am Tawera Memorial Hall Service followed by wreath laying ceremony at District War Memorial West Melton 9:45am West Melton War Memorial in School grounds Service followed by wreath laying ceremony

This list is based on the information supplied at the time of going to print. Please feel free to email any Anzac Day photos to info@malvernnews.co.nz

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The Malvern ANZAC Run is back for another tour of the Malvern area on Thursday, 25 April.

Each year the Canterbury BranchoftheVintageCarClub marks Anzac Day in the Malvern area with a special run, visiting severalmemorials around the district to commemorate this special day of remembrance. Now a well-establishedannualevent, it typically attracts around 30 or 40 veteran, vintage and classic cars ranging in age from the pre-WW1 era right through to post-WW2 models produceduptothe1970’s. TherunstartsfromtheDarfield Recreation Centre on Anzac Day, and the public are welcome to go there from 10am to see the cars on display, and then to see the start of the run at 11.30am. From the Recreation Centre, the run heads out onto SH73 to drive past the Darfield war memorial near the Trinity Church, then continues through Darfield along South Terrace. It then crosses the railway at Mathias Street and turns left into North Terrace, before turning into Kimberley Road to head north to the Old WestCoastRoad. Thefirststopisthememorialin Sheffield on Railway Terrace, where the first cars are expected about 12.00pm. Participants usually stop here for 10 minutes or so to leave poppies and pay their respects. From there the run heads south along SH73 and the Inland Scenic Route 72, passing through Coalgate on thewaytothenextstopatthe Hororata memorial on the corner of Hororata Road and Downs Road, also a popular stoppingpoint.

Theslowercarswillthenreturn toCoalgateandthenheadinto Glentunnel, with the faster ones continuing along Downs RoadtotheGlenroymemorial, and then also returning to Glentunnel along Route 72 to join the others for lunch at the Glentunnel Community Centrefrom12.30pm. Theoldestvehicleinthisyear’s Run is a 1911 Hupmobile owned by Bruce and Shirley Shadbolt from Christchurch. Another car which is a real crowd-pleaser is the 1912 Stanley Steamer owned by

Allan Familton and Lesley Colsell of Rolleston. The StanleySteamer,likesomany othersontherun,isararecar. It is large, very powerful, and as it travels along the road it leaves a cloud of steam in its wake. As with many of the older cars, there is quite a procedure in starting it in preparation for the run, and it makes all sorts of interesting noises as it warms up ready forthe road, which neverfails togatheracrowd.

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Bruce&ShirleyShadbolt 1911 Hupmobile 20

Colin&JennyHey 1912 Wolseley12/16

Malcolm&AnitaMcGibbon 1913 FordModelT

Mike&CherylWhall 1914 Rover12

BrendonWright 1915 FordModelT

Graeme&DeborahWillis 1915 Swift

Bob&EileenWorsfold 1915 FordModelTRoadster

Gilbert&AndreaDallow 1927 EssexSuperSix

MarkDawber 1929 StudebakerDirector

Danny&SharonO'Malley 1929 DodgeSADeluxe

SteveWilliams 1930 ChevroletWentworth

Russell&MichelleDowdle 1930 FordModelA

MatthewHey 1933 WolseleyHornetSpecial

George&SueLee 1935 FordV8Coupe

Lloyd&DianneBertie 1936 FordV8 Tudor

JeV&SandraNewell 1936 Austin7OpalTourer

LesterDickson 1937 AustinSevenRuby

MikeHanning 1937 BuickSeries40Special

HenryLittle 1939 ChevroletSedan

MikePurdie-Smith 1947 Standard8

MatthewBale 1952 AustinA40

TonyGooding 1962 Riley1.5

WayneTibbles 1964 Wolseley6/110

CatherineTibbles 1967 FiatBambina

IainMcDonald 1972 VolvoP1800ES

TaraGallagher 1973 Wolseley1300

TimEagle 1974 HoldenTorana

BrodieWilliams 2013 VW

This list was correct at the time of going to print.

...continuedfrompreviouspage. Darfieldresidentsparticipating in the run include Malcolm andAnitaMcGibbonwiththeir 1913 Ford Model T, Matthew Heywitharare1933Wolseley

Hornet Special, and Jeff and Sandra Newell who will be driving a 1936 Austin 7 Opal Tourer. The McGibbon’s have also loaned another of their veteran cars, a 1915 Swift, to Graeme and Deborah Willis from Ohoka. Graeme will play the Last Post during the remembrance ceremony, which will be led by Terry Hutchinson from the Malvern RSA before the run departs. The Vintage Austin Register will also have several membersjoiningtherunatthe Darfieldstart.

The Run will give residents of theMalvern districtafantastic opportunity to view some of NewZealand’srarestcarsand talktotheirownersaswell.

Organiser Colin Hey from West Melton commented, “Anzac Day is such an important day for all New

Zealanders, and to be able to commemorate it with family, andwith friends in the Vintage CarClubisspecial.”

Colin is also appreciative of the support given by Auto Restorations, a decades-old business in Christchurch which has a world-wide reputation for quality automotive restoration work. Theyhaveprovidedrallyplates to all entrants and assisted withpromotingtheevent. Other businesses which have

assisted with this Vintage Car Club event include Birchfield Energy, and the Malvern News. Over the six years the event has been running it has raised over $5,000 for the DarfieldRSA. Head along to the Darfield Recreation Centre or the Glentunnel Community Centre on Anzac Day (there is no charge) or pop out to your gate to watch and wave as theseoldcarspassby.Youwill besuretogetawaveback!

Allan Familton's Stanley Steamer and other cars at the Sheffield Memorial last year.

MEMORIAL CUP PRESENTED

The Malvern Collie Club’s 114th annual trials were held on April 5 and 6. Around 60 trialists competed in the four eventsheldovertwodays.

DistrictMaiden:

VanessaBragan,Bree,84pts

StruanMehrtens,Boss,76pts

ClassTwoShortHead&Yard:

Open:

JohnWalls,Lace,97pts

TonyWall,Mack,91.5pts

DistrictOpen:

TonyWall,Mack,91.5pts

KelsieMeads,Jock,88pts

DistrictMaiden:

KelsieMeads,Tui,80pts

During the trials, the Dave Stokes Memorial Cup was presented.Thecupisawarded to a local person for outstanding contribution or achievement at the Malvern Collie ClubTrials andthisyear waspresentedtoGraemeand HelenLoe.

Graeme has been a member of the Malvern Collie Club since 1958. Graeme and Helenareclubpatrons, and have filled many roles in the club, including serving as secretary, treasurer, and president. Graeme still competes and this year came fourth in the District Open in classtwowithhisdog,Moss.

Results from Malvern Collie

ClubAnnualDogTrials:

ClassOneLongHead: Open:

MikeEvans,Liz,97pts

GeorgeAdams,Bill,96.5pts

NeilEvans,Tess,95.5pts

DistrictOpen:

GeorgeAdams,Bill,96.5pts

StuartMillar,Laddie,92pts

StewartDalzell,Cruise,96pts

PeterBinnie,Kate,95.5pts

DistrictOpen:

StuartMillar,Prince,95pts

VanessaBragan,Bree,89pts

DistrictMaiden:

VanessaBragan,Bree,89pts

SimonBertenshaw.Storm, 58pts

ClassThreeZigZagHuntaway: Open:

AndyClarke,Max,93pts

TimWareham,George,92pts

GarthFaulks,Grizz,77pts

ClassFourStraightHunt:

Open:

BenManson,Bob,95pts

DanWinter,Brin,94pts

RickOrr,Sky,93.5pts

DistrictOpen:

DanWinter,Brin,94pts

TonyWall,Mack,91pts

DistrictMaiden:

StruanMehrtens,Jen,84pts

KelsieMeads,Tui,83.5pts

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Remember your CV (resume) is all about you, your previous work experience, your strengths, dateofbirth,fullnameandcontactdetails–allthe info a scammer needs to pretend they know you well.

Jobsdoexist.Realrecruitersdoexist.Job-hunting is an inspiring, insecure time. We applaud you. BUT... Take the time to react, breathe and think beforeyousign-up.

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Citizens Advice Bureau is one of many organisations helping to raise awareness of scams and the methods that shadowy forces employtowreakhavoconpeople’slives.

Many scams are fully described at www.ownyouronline.govt.nz, which you should readifyouhaven’talready.

Arm yourself with ways to protect yourself at www.consumerprotection.govt.nz, sorted.org.nz/ guides/protecting-wealth/fraud-and-scams and, of course, with tips from CAB’s own website, such as, https://www.cab.org.nz/article/ KB00044104.

FreeCVWorkshops

NeedhelpwithyourCV?ChristchurchCABholds free CV workshops, 10.30 am – noon, on the first Fridayofthemonth,inHornby.

If it feels suspicious, it probably is suspicious. If you don’t understand it, walk away. If a job offer involves using your own bank account for business transactions, you are being setup to act

Duetothepopularityoftheseworkshops, weaskthatyoubookin,email: christchurchclinics@outlook.com orphone0212460940.

Malvern Collie Club’s patrons Graeme and Helen receive the Dave Stokes Memorial Cup from Nicky Stokes for outstanding contribution to the club trials.

RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE

HOWTOMAKEGOODCOMPOST

Laura Spargo loves making compost. She would like to share this joy, and her expertise while teaching you how to make good compost using the hot composting method. This will be a hands-on workshop, so dress in clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. 1pm on Saturday 20th April (Postponement if wet: 1pm, Sat 27th April)

Whattobring:

• Awaterbottle(it’shotwork)

• Secateurs&gloves

• Compostmakingmaterials:anykitchenscraps(nomeator dairy),coffeegrindsoranimalmanure. Wehaveplentyofdry material.

Garden Focus for APRIL & EARLY MAY:

BeforetheendofAprilsowandplantnutritiouswintersalad greens.Thesecropsallpreferthecoolertemperatures.One finalplantingwillkeepproducingforthenext4-6months.They willnotbolttoseeduntilearlyspring.

IfyouneedseedsforthewintergardencheckouttheSeed BankintheDarfieldLibrary.

Sow directly into the garden bed: Annualspinach,asiangreens(pakchoi,tatsoi,mizuna,etc), mesclun,mustard,rocket,miner'slettuce,cornsalad,radish.

Plant out seedlings of: Lettuce,annualspinach,chinesecabbage,coriander.

Plan ahead - Sow crops that will mature in spring and early summer:

Broadbeans,garlic,bulbingonions,cauliflower,green manurecovercrops

Don’t forget the edible winter flowers: Calendulas,viola,violets

For successful winter production:

• Protectyourcropsfromharshwinds,frosts,snow,birds, andcabbagebutterfliesbycoveringthe bedswithafrostclothorplasticcloche.

• Plantlots!Growthwillbeslowover winter.Forenoughsupplyyouwillneed lotsofplants.

COMPOST WORKSHOP

Saturday 20th April

Postponement

Date: 27th April 1 - 3:00pm

Nourish Community Garden, Darfield

Oakley’s Premium Fresh Vegetableswerenominatedfor two awards in the FoodStuffs Partnership Awards: The Excellence category - The FoodstuffsSouthIsland‘Fresh Partnership’ Award and the NationalAwardscategory-the Foodstuffs National ‘Here for NZ’PartnershipAward.

Althoughtheydidn'ttakehome thewin,theycommentedthat it was an honour to be nominated and it was a huge achievementtobeconsidered a finalist in these categories alongside some truly amazing kiwi operations. As a family business born from generations of farming, it meansalottothemhavingthe trust and support of their retailers,andtoalsobecalled out as ‘excellent’ in their exciting work as suppliers of premium fresh vegetables nationwide.

In March, the business was awarded a silver medal in the ‘ThisNZLifeOutstandingFood Producer Award’ in the Earth category. Once again, they were incredibly honoured to receive this recognition, and say it's a testament to their dedication to providing the finest quality vegetables sustainably.

Founder Robin Oakley has beenpassionateaboutgrowing vegetables since he was a young boy. He grew up in Halket inspired by growers such as his father, Graeme, and his grandfather. Robin foundedthecompanyin1985 withthevisionofprovidingthe freshest products to his customers. His commitment to quality from crop to supermarket has been his mission.

Located in Southbridge, Oakley’s has a diverse team committed to providing New Zealand with their favourite vegetables. Oakley’s works alongside the community and encourages an active lifestyle whilegivingbacktothelocals.

Local grower Robin Oakley of Oakley’s Premium Fresh Vegetables is proud to be recognised for his commitment to supplying premium fresh vegetables nationwide.

CLUB

EXCITING EXPERIENCE DARFIELD GUN

ByBevanBrown

We had a small turnout for this month’s shoot, just four squads in operation. Conditions were good but with not a lot of possibles, although a good number of one offs. Results were mixed enough that for the first time in months no shootoffs were required – a very rare occurrenceindeed!

Many thanks to those who scored and refereed the matches, and to those who cleaned up and helped with the afternoontea.

Results:

(20Continental+10pairDouble Rise)

Agrade:

RonGreatorex38/40

ScottTurner37,TimRhodes36

Bgrade:

TonyStuart36/40

OliverSkene(Jr)35

BrianJohnson33

Cgrade: RobinDigby29/40, KevinSmith27, LukaRuddenklau(Jr)26

PresidentsTrophy(overtwo months):BrianJohnson77/80 (70+7targetallowanceforB grade)

SharpCup:(Jrs)

EthanGreenwood.

Upcomingshoots,allwelcome.

• DuckshootersDay, Thursday,April25,1pm.

• HastieTrophyDay,Sunday, May5,12.30pmstart.

Angie Early was all smiles after competing in the Special Olympics at Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub. Darfield High School sports manager Pip Deans says it is the first time in a few years that the school has entered a competitor. Angie competed in the 60m and 100m race and also the Standing Throws.

Ethan Greenwood with the Sharp Cup; his first junior trophy win.

Brian Johnson, winner of the President’s Trophy.

APRIL 2024 12 - 3pm

For the community book exchange!

GOLF RESULTS

HORORATA GOLF GOLF

Best Ball Best Ball

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Results 9 April 2024

Results 9 April 2024 9 2024 9 2024 4th Rd Cordylea Cup 4th

Karen / Chris 60 Isy/Joc 61

Julie / Steve 62 Gretchen/Murray 62

Francie / Ken 62 Graeme/Barbara 63

Jan / Mike 64 Annette /Paul 64

Nearest the Pin: Pin: Jan and Graeme

Results 13 April 2024 Results 13 April

S Deverall & W Rathbone 77

0 -- 13 handicap 13 handicap

A Earl 69 W Rathbone 71

N Muir 72

14 + handicap

I Earl 67 S Smith 67

P Bell 68

Closest to the Pins Closest to the Pins Pins Pins

GREENDALE METHODIST CHURCH 150th YEAR CELEBRATION

Sunday, 5 May 2024 at 10.30 am Church Service

Followed by Plaque unveiling and Tree Planting. Lunch will be served at the Greendale Community Hall in Greendale Road.

AllWelcome AllWelcome AllWelcome AllWelcome To assist with catering please register at greendalechurch150@gmail.com or phone/text 0273188876.

An o ering will be taken at the service to help with costs.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

CARRS CARRS CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $80 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leaveamessage.

CHIM CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts oncoal-ranges,alsosweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021939113.

DRIVEWAYS

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

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Season! Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon. TRY THE HOT MIX! E;pos available. All top quality, clean wood. Ph Rini 027 451 7300

FIREWOOD & COAL

PAINTING/DECORATING

Malvern Lions have PEA STRAW AVAILABLE

$7 per small bale. Medium squares pea straw also available! Phone now for free delivery.

• Hugh Wright Sheffield - 021 565 550

• Les Clement

Darfield - 027 318 1165

• Andrew Brooker

Kirwee - 027 432 6176

• Stu Lill

Kirwee - 03 347 6770

• Anthony Dalzell Coalgate - 027 240 6501

MOSS MOSS MOSS control, silicone seal (waterproofing), spouting clean& repairs,birdproofing, spider & fly control. Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol) all roof & spoutingtypes 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 03 347 6702 or 021 030 2835.

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.

MORTGAGE BROKER

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 toyou.

PAINTING/DECORATING

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.

Document Destruction Destruction

In Darfield

Commercial Shredder available for Destruction of documents invoices books etc for small businesses or private. Shredded paper and cardboard can be used for compost or home fire lighting.

Call Brian at Spiderban Brian at Spiderban 027 471 7001 027 471 7001 7001 7001

SITUATION VACANT

Springfield School / Te Pou Tī Kōuka

Scale A Teacher

Fixed Term, Part Ime, FTTE 0.4

Starts beginning of Term 2 2024, or by negoIaIon

We seek an innova)ve and vibrant teacher to join our wonderful rural school. We are situated 45 minutes West of Christchurch at the foothills to the Alps. With amazing outdoor pursuits at our doorstep and a great community feel, this could be just the job for you!

We seek a teacher who is able to build quality rela)onships with students and someone who:

• Contributes to all aspects of life at a rural school

• Works effec)vely both collabora)vely and independently

• Passionate about taking the learning outdoors

• Comfortable u)lizing digital technologies to effec)vely enhance learning

• Is happy to work across all levels, with the posi)on being primarily with Year 4-6.

• As we are a Structured Literacy School, experience in this area would be preferred.

Please make clear in your applica)on your skills, strengths and passions.

ApplicaIons close on Friday 26 April at 5pm. For enquiries and an applica)on pack please contact: office@springfield.school.nz

WANTED TO BUY

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

SHEEP SHEARING

MOBILE MOBILE SHEEP SHEEP SHEARING SHEARING

• Drenching

• Foot Trimming

• Crutching

Pleasephone0274848121.

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

• General Animal Welfare Advice. Call Shaun Adams Call Shaun Adams for a quote on for a quote 021 204 1274 021 204 1274

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

Friendly, reliable experienced. Darfield & Surrounding areas.

Ph: 027 316 9968

West Melton area

Ph: 021 025 19197

KITCHENS 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.

• Septic Tank Cleaning

• Jetting Unit for Blocked Drains

• Camera Investigations

• Port-a-loo Hire

Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

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)

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