Nine-year-old Archie Grant loves spending time with hounds. So much so that he recently had an opportunity to lead some harrier hounds in The South Island Hound Show last month. The competition saw hounds from all over the SouthIslandcompete.
The hounds are owned by The New Zealand Hunt Association and are cared for by Christchurch Hunt Inc, a job that Archie’s grandfather, Dave Ferriman,hashadfor51years.
“At the hound show, we got Champion Dog Hound, and reserve Champion Hound overall,” says Archie. “I led Envoy who placed first in Stallion with Progeny class, and I also led hounds in two otherclasses.”
LeadinguptotheShow,Archie
and his grandfather, Dave, spent time with the hounds on theleadand,ontheday,wiped themoverwithadampclothto make their clean coats shine. Their preparation saw both Archie and Dave winning trophiesontheday.
Being outdoors in the country, the thrillof the chase andtime with his friends and family, following the hounds on his pony is something that Archie reallyenjoys.
He likes to spend time with his grandfather helping in the kennels, feeding, and tending to the hounds. He knows a lot about the breed and says, “They're bred to be fast over long distances and they all have di erent markings so you cantellthemapart.”
“I love exercising the hounds
on my pony Sa y pre-season, then ultimately hunting across countryside following Grandad and the hounds out hunting.
Grandad has a real passion for the hound breed, he likes darker markings, a strong head butnottooheavy,”saysArchie.
“I have learnt so much about
this from Grandad and one day I might be a huntsman too!”
For Archie Grant following in his grandfather's footsteps, with a passion for the hunt and the hounds, looks highly likelyindeed!
Archie Grant showing his Hound at the The South Island Hound Show.
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CHANGEOVER NIGHT FOR LIONS
By Hugh Wright, By Hugh Wright, Malvern Lions Club. Malvern Lions Club. Malvern Club. Malvern Club.
Graham Marshall welcomed everyone to the Darfield High School (DHS) hall for the Changeover Night 2024 on Wednesday,June28.
Liam Folwell, a Year 10 student, played a wonderful piece of complex music showinghugetalent.
Ross Meder then introduced Hannah Abraham, Brin Sissions, and Cameron Cridge – three DHS Year 10 students, who recently attended The Great Barrier Island Hilary Outdoor Pursuits Course. The students spoke of their experiences whilst on the Island – the good and the challenging, the friendships theyforged,andtheirimmense gratitude to Malvern Lions for sponsoring their trip. It was great to see three young people so inspired by their experience, and their desire to continue to be fine young leaders of the future. A thank you was also given to Ross Meder, who organised flights and liaised with the students andfamilies.
Pip Deans and her capable crew of catering sta and students, served a delicious meal of locally sourced and donated ingredients. The students waiting on the tables were well presented, wellmannered young people – a credit to their parents and to Pip and the High School. A cheque of $3500 was handed to Pip, which will be used to
assist students in varying sportingpursuits. GrahamMarshallpresentedhis president’s report, and the incoming board was inducted for 2024-2025. Graham also passed the reins over to incoming president, Daryl Collier.
It was fantastic to see Alister Murray presented with the Ramsay Gibson Award for
servicestotheclub.Alisterisa respected, hardworking, and popular member of the club, and thoroughly deserved this award.
The entertainment committee mustbecommendedforawell organised evening, which included some formalities, a lot of fun and good company sharedbymany.
BEST DESTINATION FINALIST
The finalists for the Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence 2024 have been announced. These prestigious awards celebrate outstanding achievementsinthehospitality industry across New Zealand, honouring excellence in both the accommodation and food and beverage sectors. The winners willbe revealedat the glamorous Gala Dinner on 31 JulyinChristchurch. Owner of Thirsty Acres Jono says “We are beyond humbled to be selected as a finalist for
Best Destination Venue in the Hospitality New Zealand Business Awards for Excellence.
“This is great recognition for the hard working crew at ThirstyAcreswholookafterall our guests, and testament to thebeautifulpartofNZwecall home-Kirwee”.
Best Destination Finalists: Best Destination Finalists:
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President Graeme Marshall (left) passes the reins over to incoming president, Daryl Collier.
President Graeme Marshall (left) presents Alister Murray with the Ramsay Gibson Award for services to the Club.
BITCHES BOX SUPPORTS NEW SELWYN ROWING GROUP
The Bitches Box is back. The live show is in support of Selwyn Rowing Inc., helping to raise the necessary funds to support the establishment of thegroup.
The Bitches Box fourth episode, live show being held on Saturday, July 27 at Rolleston College Auditorium sees comics Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar revisiting some of their most loved dogs. Setonthefarm,onadaywhen the sheep are being mustered o the back blocks, the usual chaosensues.
EmmaandAmeliaconjureupa hilariously imaginative world that throws the spotlight on our four-legged friends. They bounce from one character to another at breakneck speed, revealing the glorious inner workingsofadog’smind.
Selwyn Rowing Inc. is a newly established rowing group based at the Lower Selwyn Hutts in Canterbury. The group is made up of students from the four secondary schools in the Selwyn District – Darfield High, Lincoln High, Rolleston College, and Ellesmere College.
The purpose of the club is to promote participation in rowing and make rowing accessible and a ordable for school students in the Selwyn secondary schools' area. The aimistohelpeveryoneachieve their potential and work towards being the best that they can be, and to develop e ective ways to engage students and give them the values and characteristics that can be transferred into daily life.
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Amelia Dunbar and Emma Newborn bring their hilarious performance, The Bitches Box, to Rolleston on July 27 in support of Selwyn Rowing Inc.
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Starting from Day 1 of Term 3 bring in a can or two or three or more for a good cause! The class thathasthehighestcancountby10amonFriday2ndofAugustwilleachreceiveaFonterrabagof goodies.
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A NEW WASTEWATER NETWORK FUTURE PROOFING SELWYN
A $35.5 million wastewater pipeline project across Ellesmere will futureproof the Selwyn District Council network for future growth in the Ellesmere catchment and bring the network up to modern environmental standards.
The Council’s largest single infrastructure project for the financial year was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony at Chamberlain’s Ford and is expected to be completedbyDecember2025.
“We’ve committed to investing in our infrastructure for the
long-term. The current wastewater treatment facility in Leeston will soon be too small to cope with the population growth in the Ellesmere area. We all know that Selwyn is the fastest growing district in the country, and we need to make sure our infrastructure is prepared for the future.” says Mayor Sam Broughton.
The Mayor pointed out that underground infrastructure often goes unnoticed so it was important to acknowledge the commencementofthisproject.
“Underground projects are not
GROWTH
like playgrounds and libraries, that people can see and enjoy, but they are arguably the most important part of our infrastructure.”
The project lead contractor is CORDE and Chief Executive David Wilson says it will be a complicated project, with two river crossings along the 24 kilometreroutealongwithnew pump stations at Ellesmere Wastewater Treatment Plant andUpperSelwynHuts.
The pipeline from Leeston will run along Leeston Road, Beethams Road, Bethels Road and Swamp Road, with an
HAVE YOUR SAY AND HELP SHAPE SELWYN’S FUTURE
Now’s your chance to shape the future for the next 50 to 100 years – that’s the opportunity being o ered to people as public consultation starts today on Waikirikiri Ki TuaFutureSelwyn.
How should Selwyn’s towns grow? How will we get around? What are the values we want our communities to have, andhow do we get there are just some of the topics up for discussion. The approach is open for people to have their sayuntilAugust4.
Waikirikiri Ki Tua Future Selwyn is the Selwyn District Council’s proposed long-term approach to intergenerational wellbeing, sustainability, resilience, growth, change, and development.
Based on extensive community engagement, it proposes a vision, aspirations, and outcomes for the district’s future, along with directions that will guide the entire district towards achieving theseoutcomes.
The long-term approach sets out a future that includes improved connectivity within and between towns, more housing options, and growing both up and out to accommodate a larger population.
Mayor Sam Broughton says the project is a compelling
opportunity for the people of Selwyn to shape how the districtshouldbeleftforfuture generations.
“Waikirikiri Selwyn is a highly sought-after place for families, businesses, and investment –so much so that we expect an extra 67,000 people will live here by 2054. This extraordinary ongoing growth and change means we need a well-planned response to sustain our people's vibrant and thriving future in the decadestocome.”
“I encourage everyone to look at what is being proposed in Waikirikiri Ki Tua Future Selwyn and let us know whether you think we have got itright.Thisisaboutthelegacy we will be leaving our grandchildren.”
Once finalised, Waikirikiri Ki Tua Future Selwyn will influence future decisionmaking, planning and investment.
The Council will use the proposed outcomes and directions to guide the priorities it will focus on in its work programmes, including housing, infrastructure, transport, the environment, people and communities, and theeconomy.
Waikirikiri Ki Tua Future Selwyn can be explored on an interactive website at
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“It’s an exciting job, a good challenge with really positive outcomes for our local communities.”
With the route following Leeston Road, Mr Wilson acknowledges that there will be some delays for local residents when the pipe is constructed in their area but says the Council will work closely with affected residents tominimiseanyinconvenience.
“Our team will give residents plenty of warning when they expect work to start in their roadandwewilldoourutmost to minimise the disruption to their daily movements, especially our vulnerable residents,”saysWilson.
The works willprogress quickly and any disruption to residents or the traveling public will be for a short duration in any single location but Mr Wilson says he hopes the affected communities will appreciate the long-term benefits for the temporarydisruption.
The project team has worked closely with Te Taumutu Rūnanga to deliver a common goal to install pipes through sites and areas of significance to them. The Council acknowledges and thanks Te Taumutu Rūnanga for their support and guidance throughoutthisproject. You can find more find more information on the project at information on the project at project at project at www.selwyn.govt.nz/ ellesmerepipeline. ellesmerepipeline. ellesmerepipeline. ellesmerepipeline.
selwyn.govt.nz/future. It features possible scenarios the district will face in the future, projected population changes, the structure of our towns and how we get around, and an interactive map of the district’s infrastructure, urban growth, and land use capability.
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Rolleston could be in for another Woolworths supermarket and retail shoppingarea.
Woolworths New Zealand’s Director of Property Matthew Grainger says the company has appliedfor resourceconsentto develop a new Woolworths supermarket in Rolleston South, on the intersection of Goulds Road and Shillingford Boulevard.
He says, “This would be our second supermarket in Rolleston andwouldbe a state -of-the-art store designed to serve the Rolleston community,whichisoneofthe fastest-growing urban areas in NewZealand.”
“We’re always looking for new opportunities to better serve our customers across Aotearoa and it’s great to be at this stage with our proposed new store.”
If approved, the new Woolworths building would be
3,800sqminareawith184car parks, including a dedicated DirecttoBootfacilityforonline orders.Itwouldalsoincludeall of the company’s latest store features and designs and wouldbe designedandbuilt to meetGreenstarratings.
PLAN CHANGE PLAN PLANCHANGE CHANGE PLAN CHANGE
In March this year, Foodstu s (South Island) Properties Limited lodged a private plan change request with the Council. The request seeks a change to the Partially Operative Selwyn District Plan
by rezoning approximately seven hectares of land at 157 Levi Road, Rolleston from Medium Density Residential Zone to Large Format Retail Zone.
The purpose of the request is to rezone the site so as to reflect the consented PAK’n’SAVE supermarket on the northern part of the site andenablethedevelopmentof a trade retail/trade supply storeonthebalanceofthesite with a possibility of a Mitre 10 in the future on the southern partofthesite.
A render of the proposed new Woolworths supermarket on the intersection of Goulds Road and Shillingford Boulevard in Rolleston.
WAIMAK GORGE BRIDGE UPDATE
From Tim Mason, Council Executive Director, ExecutiveDirector, Infrastructure and Property. Infrastructure and Property. Infrastructure and Property. Infrastructure and Property. We are aware of the chipseal loss issue on the Waimakariri Gorgebridgedeckreplacement and we will be doing a final seallaterintheyeartoaddress this.
Work on this historic bridge was a challenging project and it was timed to try and minimise the disruption to bridge users. The bridge was built for road and rail and opened in 1877. The structure has steel components that supports a deck which is made of structural plywood, with a short length of concrete deck
at each end. The design of this bridge includes joints between the deck plates making this a tricky surface for sealing to work on, and where the majority of this loss is happening. In addition the initialsealingwasdonelaterin the year than planned and weather challenges meant conditions were not ideal for sealing, however we wanted to get the bridge open again, and not leave it closed or under construction over the winter period while also providing protectiontothedeck.
Although chip loss at the joints and the transitions is common this has meant the initial seal
isnotholdingupaswellaswe would have liked, particularly aroundthejoints.Asthisisnot at the standard we require a further seal will be completed when the weather warms up. We will keep working with the Waimakariri District Council, the Engineer and the contractor to monitor the work closely and make sure the bridge gets to the standards werequireandpeopleexpect. Weareverymuchawareofthe community’s concerns and continue to actively work though remediation with the contractor, including any additional isolated repairs requiredpriortothereseal.
PM VISITS RURALCO INSTORE DAYS
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with a variety of Mid Canterbury farmers and agricultural support businesses at Ruralco’s Instore Days last week,describingtheeventasa wonderful opportunity to connect with the primary sector.
Withovertwothousandpeople attending the two-day mini field-days event, there were plenty of opportunities for Mr Luxon and local Rangitata MP, James Meager, to hear firsthand from a wide variety of farmers, and from the businesses which support them.
Ruralco CEO, Tony Aitken, says this year’s 30th anniversary Instore Days provided the perfect platform. “Ruralco is here for the local community. Our focus is to make farming easier, and we are proud to be a conduit to facilitate opportunities such as the Prime Minister’s visit where our farmers, merchants and
local businesses have the chance to speak directly to theirPrimeMinister.”
“We work hard to create touchpoints with our farmers, and our Instore Days is a particularly important part of thatprocess.TohavethePrime Minister in attendance has been a wonderful addition to what was already a significant milestone for our Mid Canterbury based co-operative as we celebrate our 30th InstoreDaysanniversary.”
Local farmers and businesses who spoke with the Prime Minister were impressed with his genuine interest and understanding of the issues facing the primary sector, his knowledge of the region and his personalconnections tothe area – one of his grandfathers worked at Coldstream Estate, while the other was the principal of Willowby School; his father attended Lowcli e Primary School; and his wife’s first teaching position was at
Tony says today’s visit was a wonderful opportunity to highlight how significant Ruralco is to the Mid Canterburyregion,andthiswas evident by the number of people who turned out to connect with the Prime Minister.“
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From left, Ruralco CEO, Tony Aitken; Prime Minister Christopher Luxon; Ruralco Chair, Sir David Carter; and Rangitata MP, James Meager at Ruralco’s 30th anniversary Instore Days in Ashburton recently.
SAVING LIVES
Hayley Bykerk has a mission. She wants to save young bobbycalvesfromendingupat the meatworks – their young livesendingbeforethey’deven started.
It all came about when Hayley lost her travel job due to COVID and was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to rear calves on a dairyfarminRakaia.
She says, “I learnt firsthand about the bobby calf industry and just how many tens of thousands of innocent little calves go to the meatworks at just four days old.” Hayley found it di cult to watch and do nothing, so she started Greener Pastures - Bobby Rehoming.
Zealand is one of the few countries still engaging in the widespread practice of killing four-day-old bobby calves. Manyalsoassumeitisonlythe males who go on the truck,but that is not correct. A lot of farmsalsobobbyaheifer'sfirst calf (irrespective of gender), beef calves who may be females or even female dairy calves that are too small, too white,patchyfaces,etc.”
Hayley wants people to know that bobby calves are full of personality and have so much to o er. Whether as a pet (she has eight of her own who are her pride and joy), house cow, nurse cow, lawn mower or as a futurefreezerfiller.
likelookingintothemostpure, gentle soul and as they follow you around suckling whatever they can get in their mouth, you realise that, in their eyes, youarenowtheirmother.Ijust wish I could save them all, however Iam changing the life ofthoseIdosave.”
Hayleykeepshersmallherdon her family farm in Ladbrooks, wheresheconvertedaveryold -style dairy shed into a calf shed that has an indoor and outdoor area so that the calves get to enjoy outside time before they are old enough to getletoutfor"zoomies".
“Inmyopinionanygood,happy lifeisbetterthanonethatonly lasts four days,” says Hayley. “These bobbies deserve better and that change starts with all ofus.”
Saving and rehoming these calves are not cheap. Hayley often must buy the bobby calves from the farmer and cover the associated costs like milk powder, moosli, opticalf, minerallicks,vetbills,etc.
“Over thelast four years Ihave been saving as many as I can manage, handling them, making them friendly and finding new homes for them. I'm just creating a foundation that will enable what I've already been doing, but on a greater scale. Bobby calves have so much to o er and deserve a chance at an ethical, happy life – hence the name, GreenerPastures.”
Hayley says only a small minority will be aware of the bobby industry inNew Zealand but adds “the majority of Kiwis and dairy product consumers wouldn'thaveaclue.”
“Icertainlydidn'tuntilIstarted calf rearing. While other countries now must rear bobby cows to a set age, New
Hayley has been saving and rehoming the calves since 2020, when she got her first two pet heifers and rehomed around a dozen, however she says each year she has learnt more and found more e cient ways to help more calves. Last yearalone,sherehomed51. Rehoming calves has changed her life, and she loves being able to change the path of the calves’livestoo.
“It is so incredibly rewarding knowingthattheygetachance to live a decent life, to run aroundpaddocksandbehappy.
If you look into their eyes, it's
“Depending on the age they are with me until, I may also disbud (remove the horn buds), vaccinate, and/or drench them. Theygetthebeststartpossible with me and I try to cover some of the associated costs, while still o ering them as reasonably and cheaply as possible so that more people takethemon.”
Hayley finds homes for the calves all over the Selwyn district and does due diligence in her best e ort to assess the homes they might be going to, so they do not end up in the wronghands.
She says she is more than happy to assist all newbie calf owners through the rearing journey. “So don't let the fear
SAVING LIVES
oftheunknownputyouo !”
During COVID Hayley retrained as a qualified veterinary technician and now runs Moo'bileFarmAnimalServices.
Hayley Bykerk, founder of Greener Pastures - Bobby Rehoming, with Speck who was being ‘bobbied’ as a beef calf as she was too small. Last year, in Aotearoa New Zealand, 1,872,815 bobby calves were killed at slaughterhouses across the country.
TREE RANGE EGGS
When West Melton local Chris Philips found he was missing half his normal egg quota over a two-week period, he was a little puzzled to say the least. But, he says, he soon he found them after ‘one narked on the others to let us know where to find them.”
He found some of the missing eggs 12-feet off the ground safely tucked into a pine needle nest in a tree. A second nest was discovered in another tree and Chris says he’s sure there will be other nests to find. With the case of the missing eggs now solved, Chris will no doubt be keeping a close eye on where his 33 free-range Hyline chickens will lay in the future.
Along with her bobby calf rehoming service she finds herself busy, her job is primarily dairy focussed but canbequiterepetitive.
“I became qualified and spent time at two rural vet clinics, however I really enjoy the satisfaction of raising and caring for animals and educating people, so I have chosen to currently go down thatpath.”
Speaking on behalf of the bobby calves, Hayley says, “Theselittlebeautiesdeservea chance. If you're thinking of taking on a bobby, you won't regret it! My cattle are now an integral part of my life and provide me with so much love and joy; it's something you have to experience for yourself.”
To keep up to date with the latest news and information, check out Hayley’s facebook page, "Greener PasturesBobby rehoming", where you can see introductions of her eightpetcattle,andwhereshe will also list calves as they becomeavailable.
A Darfield young farmer is hoping to excel under pressure at one of New Zealand’s most prestigious farming conteststhisweek.
Twenty-two-year-old George Dodson hasbeen“diggingdeep”todrawonhis strong set of skills and experience in farm management and community initiatives, including the establishment of The CanterburyYoung Dairy Leaders Network.
But his “old man”, he says, is his biggest inspiration for the competition ahead.
“As a kid, I spent a lot of time on the farmandsawhowhardmydadworked. Hewastheonewhoinspiredmetoget into farming andfindthe confidence to startmanagingotherfarmsat20.
“There’s no doubt I’ll be pulling from the learnings my old man taught me headingintothecompetition.”
The FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final kicks o in Hamilton on Thursday 11 July and runs over three days. With thousands of spectators
watching on, seven grand finalists will race against the clock (and each other) in a series of high-pressurechallenges designed to test them on their farming knowledge and ability to think quickly.
The FMG Young Farmer of the Year competitionisdedicatedtoshowcasing the very best talent in New Zealand’s food and fibre sector. Now in its 56th year, the title of ‘FMG Young Farmer of the Year’ is held up as one of the most prestigious farming awards in the country.
LOOKING FOR FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES?
McLeans Forest on McLeans Island Roadhasitall!
McLeans Forest is a 3150-ha forest section of the Waimakariri River RegionalParko eringauniquenatural recreational area where you can take the kids and enjoy a range of activities including picnicking, mountain biking, walkingandrunning.
The Forest has three mountain bike loopstotalling17km andcatersforall agesandabilities.
through the forest. Pack a picnic and your water bottles for an epic family adventure.
You’ll find the entrance o McLeans Island Road coming from either Johns Road or Old West Coast Road. Gates are open 7am to 10pm year-round. Dogs must be always kept under control.
JUNIOR TITLES ALSO UP FOR GRABS
JUNIOR TITLES ALSO UP FOR GRABS ALSO UP FOR GRABS ALSO UP FOR GRABS
Fourteen FMG Junior Young Farmers of the Year teams will also compete for a national title, along with 63 AgriKidsNZ competitors from across Aotearoa.
“The AgriKids and FMG Junior participants represent schools across the country. Their knowledge, skills and passion for the industry is impressive and certainly leaves us excitedforthefutureoffarming.”
There is also a skills area including pump track, slalom, boardwalks, bridges, progression drops and sea-saws.
And if you don’t have a bike, you can always hire one from Cycling the Dream, which is onsite with a café, cyclerepairandhireshop.Thereisalso anewkid-friendlybiketrailforthekids to learn and play on, plus the team at CyclingtheDreamhaveplentyofother activitiestohelpkeepthekidsamused. If bike riding isn’t your thing, there are 11km of walking and running tracks
The Mclean’s Island area is also a recreation and leisure destination that includes golf, shooting, horse riding, vintage car steam and machinery clubs throughtopaintballandtankridesand OranaWildlifePark.
LOCALS IN BLACK FERNS
The Black Ferns have prioritized consistency and experience in their squad selection for the upcoming O’Reilly Cup Test against Australia. The 30-player squad assembled in Auckland on Monday, 1 July, before departing for Brisbane on Sunday, 7 July. The Test match is scheduled for Sunday, 14 July, at 4:00pm (NZT) at BallymoreStadium.
Keylocalplayersinclude:
Lucy Jenkins (23): Playing for Matatū Super Club and part of the Canterbury Province, Jenkinshas6Testcapsandhas been named as a Loose Forward.
Hannah King (20): Playing for Hurricanes Poua and also part of the Canterbury Province, King has 2 Test caps and has been named as a First FiveEight.
Black Ferns Director of Rugby Allan Bunting emphasized the importance of squad consistency and competitive selection.Henotedtheneedto maintain a stable squad while giving opportunities to players
who missed out on the Pacific FourSeries.
Bunting acknowledged the challenge posed by the Australian team, which is expected to improve under their new coaching group, and expressed excitement for the upcoming Test as preparation for their matches against England on 15 September and theWXV1tournament.
100 DIVISION 1 GAMES
Congratulations to Haigh Jebsonand MichaelBrankinon playing their 100th Division 1 game for Darfieldlast Saturday atHornby.
Haigh started playing for Darfield in 2015 for the Colts then went on to make his debut for the Div 1 team in 2018.Sincethenhehasbeena mainstay of the Div 1 team. He’s incredibly athletic and renowned for his big right foot stepthathasscoredhimplenty of tries over the years. He’s been marred by some serious injuries including, 3 dislocated elbows and a dislocated ankle, but has shown some serious toughness to come back from these injuries. He’s been a strong leader in the forward packoverthelastfewyears.
Michaelfirststartedplayingfor Darfield in 2014 for the Colts, this is where he stared to really stamp his mark as a potential Div 1 player. In 2017 he went on to make his debut for the Div 1’s, starting o the bench but soon cementing his spot as a starter afterscoring a fantastic try right under the
postsagainstHamstead.During his career he has had to overcome several serious injuries, but he continues to turn up and play with extreme toughness. He’s also a massive leader in the team and was co
captain when Darfield won the Colemanshieldin2022.
This week Blair McIlroy will be playing his 300th game for Darfield Seniors against West MeltonatWestMeltonat3pm.
Haigh Jebson and Michael Brankin after playing their 100th Div 1 game for Darfield.
Hannah King (above) and Lucy Jenkins (below).
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
Winter Number Sudoku Puzzles
Fill in the blank spaces so that every row, every column and every smaller grid contains the numbers 1 - 4 (for the two small puzzles ) or 1 - 6 (for the large puzzle)
Café Hope
Open 10am
SUNDAY 14TH JULY
St Ambrose Church Sheffield
All Welcome.
Wednesday 17th July 2024
2pm, at the Catholic Centre
Guest speaker: Aimee Cosgrove from Cancer Society
Everyone is welcome - come & support your local hospital! Enquiries to Heather Mitchell 318 8458
Malvern Collie Club
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Da odil Day is Cancer Society’s most iconic and much-loved fundraising campaign.
Da odil Day is also about donating in order to protect future generations of New Zealanders by helping to fund world-leading cancer research and vital prevention programmes.
Tragically, we will all be touched by this heartbreaking disease. That’s why we’re encouraging you to give by registering to fundraise for Da odil Day, or by donating.
Da odil Day is on Friday 30 August 2024, but you can get involved any time in August.
There are so many ways you can make a di erence this Da odil Day. Volunteer
In the community, for the community. Our street appeal wouldn't be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers. Each year, the Cancer Society requires about 8,000 volunteers to ensure Da odil Day is a success. Fundraise
With your help no one goes through cancer alone. Schools, businesses and everyone in the community can support Da odil Day - from Wear Yellow days through to braving a skydive or a bold new haircut!
BuyDa odils
Brighten your room with da odils. Money raised this Da odil Day Appeal will provide more than hope to people impacted by cancer. You can show your support by purchasing a Da odil Bunch.
ARE AREARE ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice -right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, AnnMaree 0212150981.
LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarryon3184132.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
CARRS CARRS CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $80 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leaveamessage.
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 on021939113.
WANTED WANTED WANTED to Lease. Sheep grazing land Central Canterbury.Pleasephone/text 0272416323.
LAWN MOWING
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Competitive Rates Free Quotes
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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.
PLANTS FOR SALE
NATIVE NATIVE NATIVE plants, locally sourced. Lots of varieties. Call and see if we have what you need. Phone Annie 027 370 2067.
SINGLE SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $180pw. Please phone 0274791431.
WANTED! 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.
ROOF ROOFROOF ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Ph 03 347 6702or0210302835.
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DEAD DEAD cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Pleasephone0274848121. TOOLS TOOLSTOOLS TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 03 3425885.
WINDOW REPAIRS
SOMEWHERE FOREVER SOMEWHERE FOREVER Dexi (my pooch) and I have been living in Whitecli s for 8 years. We are looking for somewhere permanent to call home in the Malvern Hills/neighbouring districts. It must be private, independent, and fully self-contained, able to connect to the internet. I am self-employed and work full-time.
Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience
KITCHENS KITCHENS 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.
we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.
THE LITTLE OLD LADY CAMPER - The story is told of a lady who was rather oldfashioned, delicate and elegant, especially in her language. She and her husband were planning a week's vaca#on, so she wrote to a par#cular campground asking for a reserva#on. She wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped, but didn't quite know how to ask about the toilet facili#es. She just couldn't bring herself to write the word "toilet" in her leJer. AGer much delibera#on, she finally came up with the old-fashioned term BATHROOM COMMODE. But when she wrote that down, she s#ll thought she was being too forward. She rewrote the en#re leJer referring to the bathroom commode merely as the BC. "Does the campground have it's own BC?".
The campground owner wasn't old-fashioned at all, and when he got the leJer, he just couldn't figure out what the woman was talking about. That BC business really stumped him. AGer worrying about it for awhile, he showed the leJer to several campers, but they couldn't imagine what the lady meant either. So the campground owner, finally coming to the conclusion that the lady must be asking about he local Bap#st Church, sat down and wrote the following reply:
Dear Madam: I regret very much the delay in answering your le-er, but I now take pleasure in informing you that a BC is located nine miles north of the campground and is capable of sea ng 250 people at one me. I admit it is quite a distance away, if you are in the habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be pleased to know that a great number of people take their lunches along and make a day of it. They usually arrive early and stay late. It is such a beau ful facility and the acous cs are marvellous. Even the normal delivery sounds can be heard. The last me my wife and I went was six years ago, and it was so crowded we had to stand up the whole me we were there. It may interest you to know that right now a supper is planned to raise money to buy more seats. They are going to hold it in the basement of the BC. I would like to say it pains me very much not to be able to go more regularly, but it surely is no lack of desire on my part. As we grow old, it seems to be more of an effort, par cularly in cold weather. If you do decide to come down to our campground, perhaps I could go with you the first me you go, sit with you, and introduce you to all the other folks. Remember, this is a friendly community.
