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Issue 1,253

Friday 2nd October 2026

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Tree Planted for Courtenay A & P 150th Page 4

History of Lake Ida (Part 4 - Final) Page 9

Glenroy Hall 100 Years Celebration Page 11

KIRWEE SISTERS IN ACTION AT BASKETBALL NATIONALS Kirwee sisters Alyssa and Libby Clarkson are in action on the court this week, representing St Margaret’s College Senior A at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Basketball Nationals in Palmerston North. The national tournament, which got underway on Monday, September 28, concludes tomorrow, Saturday, October 3. It marks only the second time in the school’s history that the Senior A basketball side has reached Nationals. The achievement follows a testing qualifying campaign where injuries and representative netball commitments sidelined several key players. St Margaret’s missed out on automatic qualification but was rewarded with a well-earned wildcard entry, entering the national event back at full strength. Basketball has played a major part in 16-year-old Alyssa’s life since Year 2. What began as a primary school hobby has developed into one of her primary sporting codes alongside netball. Her dedication has seen her represent Canterbury for three consecutive seasons, progressing through the Under 16 ranks before gaining selection for the Canterbury Under 18 side this year. Last year, while a student at Darfield High School, Alyssa was the top basket scorer at the Year 3x3 secondary school tournament. This season, she helped St Margaret’s finish fourth in Canterbury’s Whelan Trophy competition, marking a significant turnaround after the side had gone two years without a win. Alyssa also earned regional honours in netball this season with selection for the Canterbury Under 16 team. Managing two elite codes required juggling overlapping trainings, matches, and academic demands. Peak season saw her train nearly every day, tallying roughly 12 hours of training, three basketball games, and two netball fixtures each week.

Sisters Libby and Alyssa Clarkson, from Kirwee, are both representing their school and Canterbury in basketball.

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THE WHAKAPAPA OF THE MALVERN NEWS By Matt Williams. Dr Jack Avery encouraged David Turnbull to come to Darfield with his printing press in the early 1940s. He set up his press in a small building at the front of the dwelling at 9 Bray Street. The Malvern Record was published there, along with general commercial stationery used by local businesses. Jean-Claud Benson established his print shop on the corner of Longden Street and North Terrace in the early 1950s. His interest in photography encouraged him to offer cameras and a film-developing service at a time when 35 mm film was becoming popular. The New Malvern Record was published here from May 1957 on Turnbull’s old Chandler and Price press, for distribution around the district. Jean-Claud’s lack of mechanical skills led him to engage Ross Turner to carry out repairs on his printing press, as Ross had worked with Whitcombe and Tombs. Ross was to take over the business, The Record Press, moving it from North Terrace to commercial premises on South Terrace, close to where the Malvern News resides today. The business, now Turners Stationery, shifted its focus as

Ross had the technical skills to embrace the television technology that flourished in the late 1960s, earning him the nickname “TV Turner.” He enabled the ongoing printing of the New Malvern Record until digital (desktop) publication became economically viable in 1992, when Tim Mehalski took over. Tim did not, however, fully embrace the new technology. Above Reference, The View from Tussock Square, Margaret Knowles (published 1998). Denise Scott brought the Malvern Record into the digital age during the ten years that she published the paper. There was then a period when the Malvern Record and the Malvern News (originally started up and owned by Chris McSherry in 1999) were published concurrently. Jan Thomas, the current owner of the Malvern and Rolleston News, has been a co-owner (with Jan Crossley) since 2002 and sole owner since 2020. Both Jan’s originally worked for the Malvern Record, which ceased in 2013.

Notwithstanding the informative contribution of those who have gone before her over the past 84 years, Jan’s contribution to the community through publishing and sharing our stories for a quarter of a century (in October 2027) should be celebrated.

The North Terrace shop in the early 1960s.

Jean-Claud Benson operating his press in the North Terrace shop in the early 1960s.

UPCOMING SENIORS LIFESTYLE EXPO Selwyn’s extensive network of community groups will be showcasing their offerings for the district’s rapidly growing proportion of people reaching retirement age, at the annual SWELL Seniors' Lifestyle Expo on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Selwyn District Council is proud to support the Expo, which helps connect older residents with the groups, services and activities that keep them active and engaged, making the district not just a good place to raise a family, but also a terriﬁc place to retire. More than 70 organisations will be at the Lincoln Event Centre for the Expo, building on the success of last year's event, which attracted

2000 visitors. Selwyn District Council Executive Director Community Services and Facilities Denise Kidd says the district has a large variety of community groups and clubs catering to a range of needs and interests, so the Expo is sure to have something for everyone. “Our council projections show the number of residents over 65 years of age is set to triple in the next 30 years from the latest Census ﬁgure,” says Denise. “Most importantly, it’s a free event, so it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a day out in Lincoln and meet new people.” Find out more at selwyn.govt.nz/swell

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UKULELE GROUPS SPRING INTO ACTION The Darﬁeld Ukulele Group’s Big Spring Strum will take place this Saturday, bringing together ukulele groups and individual performers from across Canterbury and beyond. The day will begin with open mic sessions at the Grain and Grape from 10:30am to noon. The Darﬁeld Neighbours Ukulele Group will also

perform a song written especially for the Malvern News during the morning session. From 12:30pm, participants will gather at the Darﬁeld Recreation Centre for the Big Spring Strum. The event will feature individual performers, groups and several massed performances, with everyone

invited to join in the musicmaking. Entry to the Big Spring Strum at the recreation centre is $5 per person. There will also be an open mic session at the Grain and Grape from 6:30pm. Organisers are promising a fun-ﬁlled day of music, community spirit and plenty of ukulele entertainment.

DARFIELD ARTWEEK: MORE THAN JUST ART ON THE WALLS What happens when you ﬁll a room with creativity, add a few hundred artworks, a bunch of talented local artists and a community that loves a good excuse to get together? You get Darﬁeld Artweek. Artweek is an annual celebration of the artists and makers in our region, from experienced professionals to people who simply love creating. It’s a chance to see what’s happening creatively on our own doorstep, discover an artist you’ve never heard of, admire something completely unexpected and, perhaps, take home an original piece of art. But Artweek is about more than what hangs on the walls. Events like this don’t happen without the people who enter, volunteer, visit, buy, share and turn up. Supporting Artweek means supporting local artists and makers, encouraging creativity in our community and helping keep opportunities like this alive.

And then there’ there’s Opening Night. On Friday, October 9, come along for the ﬁrst look at this year’s exhibition, meet artists and fellow art lovers, enjoy the guest speakers and settle into an evening celebrating the creative talent we have right here in our region. You don’t need to know your oils from your acrylics. You don’t need to be an art expert. You just need to be curious and perhaps bring someone who makes you laugh.

Opening Night tickets are on sale now at www.trybooking.com Come and see what your neighbours have been creating. You might find your next favourite artist. You might find something for your wall. Or you might simply have a bloody good night out. Darfield Artweek, local art, local people, and a community worth celebrating.

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ELM TREE PLANTED TO MARK COURTENAY A&P SHOW’S 150TH

Members of the Courtenay A & P Association committee, along with honoured members and past presidents, recently gathered at the Kirwee Showgrounds to plant an elm tree commemorating the Association’s 150th show. The tree will stand as a lasting tribute to the generations of organisers, competitors and visitors who have supported the Courtenay A&P Show throughout its long history. Among those attending were Patrons and Patronesses Adrienne Begg, Terry Gallagher and Helen Williams. Gareth Reed, President of the 150th show, was also present, alongside fellow Patron Murray Wilson, who served as President of the Centenary Show. Special thanks go to 2026 President Graeme Marshall for organising the commemorative event, and to Gavin Wilson for arranging the Dutch Elm.

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DARFIELD HOTEL RED TEAM WINS FOURTH POOL TITLE IN A ROW The 2026 Malvern pool competition came down to a nail-biting final at Two Fat Possums on Saturday, September 26, with Darfield Red edging out West Melton to claim the trophy for the fourth consecutive year. West Melton earned hometable advantage after beating Sheffield in the semi-final to finish as the top qualifiers. Darfield Red secured its place in the final with a semi-final win over the other Darfield Hotel Blue team. The final was close from the outset, with the teams trading

games. The score was locked at 7-all going into the decider, where Darﬁeld Red held its nerve to seal the win. The team thanked the competition organisers and the hotels and taverns that provided a tasty supper each

GREENDALE HALL PROPOSED MODEL TRIAL Selwyn District Council is help manage the day-to-day proposing a new operating running of the hall, including model for Greendale Hall as pre and post-hire checks, part of a trial involving the reporting maintenance issues, Greendale, Greenpark, Sheffield promoting activities and and Tawera community halls. encouraging community-led The trial is proposed to run events. The group will be open from December 1, 2026 to to new members and is November 30, 2027. intended to reﬂect the wider The aim is to encourage Greendale community. greater community use, The volunteer group will also strengthen local ownership and help set hire fees during the support volunteering, while trial, with Council continuing reducing barriers to hiring the to cover the costs of hall. building maintenance, utilities, Under the proposed model, insurance and other ownership Council will appoint a expenses. Relationship Manager as If you are interested in being the main point of contact part of the committee or want for bookings, payments, to know more please come maintenance requests and along to the Greendale support for the volunteer Residents Committee Meeting group. Wednesday, October 14, A local volunteer group will 7:30pm at Greendale Hall.

Wednesday night throughout the season. Pictured above celebrating their fourth consecutive win are Dave, Austin, Ed, Big Bri, Trout, Simon and Dick.

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CHARITY GOLF EVENT SUPPORTS RURAL TRUST

The Hororata Golf Club buzzed with energy and generosity recently as Property Brokers hosted its annual Charity Golf Tournament, drawing a full ﬁeld of 120 golfers from across the region. The event proved to be more than just a day on the green – it was a powerful show of community spirit and support for a vital cause. This year’s chosen charity, the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue, was a ﬁtting recipient. The Trust supports the Westpac Rescue Helicopters across the Canterbury and West Coast regions, ensuring that a helicopter can be there to help, wherever and whenever you need it. Thanks to the incredible support from players, sponsors, and volunteers, the tournament raised an impressive $14,000. The day featured not only competitive golf but also a lively auction and ra-les, all contributing to the fundraising e-ort. “Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue was the perfect choice,” said organisers. “Their work touches the lives of so many in our region, and we’re proud to help them continue making a di-erence.” Property Brokers extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of the event. From the Hororata Golf Club’s hospitality to the generosity of donors and bidders, the day was a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together. Congratulations to the golf tournament winners: Overall Winning Team: • Closest to the Pin Male: Hamish Redfern, Lance Meikle, Guy Gunn Stu Melville, James Draper • Longest Drive Male: • Second Place Team: Tom Wilding Robbie Polson, David McKenzie, • Closest to the Pin & Longest Geo- Beaumont, Guy Gunn Drive Female: Amy Truscott. •

Some of the Property Brokers Selwyn team helping on the day; Heather, Liz, Rachael, Cinnamon, Casey and Gareth.

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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL GARDENING MONTH Grow a piece of paradise. Gardening is getting a little more room to grow, with New Zealand's long-running National Gardening Week expanding into National Gardening Month (NGM) this October. The month-long celebration reﬂects the growing role gardening plays in New Zealanders' lives – from growing fresh food and creating havens for birds and bees, to transforming balconies, courtyards and backyards into places to relax and reconnect. With the theme ‘Grow a piece of paradise’, National Gardening Month encourages everyone to get involved, regardless of the size of their outdoor space or gardening

experience. Whether it's planting herbs on a sunny windowsill, creating a colourful ﬂower bed, growing the family’s vegetables or establishing a native sanctuary, the month celebrates the idea that paradise looks different for everyone. NZ Plant Producers Inc spokesperson, Debbie Pascoe, says extending the event to a full month recognises that gardening isn't something that happens over a single weekend. "We wanted to give New Zealanders more time to be inspired, visit their local garden centre, attend a garden festival or plant something new and enjoy the simple pleasure of watching it grow.

To celebrate National gardening has on wellbeing, Gardening Month, readers have communities and the the chance to win a hamper of environment. New Zealanders gardening goodies to kickstart are encouraged to get outside, their little piece of connect with nature and get paradise. The prize comprises growing - whether that's in the a collection of premium plants, backyard, a courtyard, on the seeds and gardening products, valued at $300 and generously donated by New Zealand's gardening industry. National Gardening Month runs throughout October, and a calendar of activities can be found at nationalgardeningmonth.co.nz. nationalgardeningmonth.co.nz

You can also follow NGM on Facebook and Instagram. About National Gardening Month: National Gardening Month celebrates the positive impact

The informa on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietor. The ﬁnal approval of le ers for print, rests with the editor. Le ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words in length. Le ers to the Editor won’t be considered for publica on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed. Le ers wri en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

To the Editor: Re: Shelly and Richard Hindle House Fire Richard and I would like to thank all the firefighters and brigades who attended our devastating house fire on Stott Drive last Wednesday. Thanks to their professionalism, attention to detail, and care in covering the furniture inside the house, we have managed to save most of our memories. We’d also like to thank our wonderful neighbours for all their support and for offering us beds, and the Darfield community, who continue to support us as we deal with our loss. Unfortunately, our house is in a pretty bad state and will require

a lot of work. I’d like to thank PK at the Darfield Hotel for providing us with Airbnb accommodation while we sort out somewhere to stay until our home is fixed. Darfield, you rock!

Shelly Hindle, Darfield. To the Editor: At the celebration of the Glenroy Hall Centennial event last Saturday, I could not believe my eyes after recounting to the audience a great event held over 50 years ago by the magician, The Great Benyon, who was related to some residents of Glenroy. On Saturday, as I walked back to my seat the curtains were opened, and there, as if by

magic, appeared The Great Elgregoe the Magician, on the same stage! This had been kept a secret from all attendees. This was a total shock to me, and an exciting surprise. Elgregoe told us that he had met The Great Benyon 40+ years ago and explained some of this magician’s history. He then entertained us with his own magic show just as The Great Benyon had, over 50 years previously. Thank you to the Glenroy Residents Association for organising such an exciting surprise. Thank you,

Christopher Dennis, Darfield.

balcony or in a community garden. It doesn't matter the size or what is grown, every garden has the power to bring joy, nourish people and create a place to connect with nature.

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THE GOLDEN ERA AND THE FINAL THAW (1960–2000) By Jeanette Lyttle. PART FOUR (FINAL) . Tending the copper fire, -10ºC and the final seasons at Lake Ida. One winter day, I volunteered to tend the outdoor copper beside the canteen. It was kept boiling from morning to dusk, supplying continuous hot water for tea, coffee, thermos flasks, and visitors' hot-water bottles. The air was crisp, bright, and still. Although the thermometer sat at -10°C all day, the dry inland cold lacked the biting dampness felt in Christchurch, and keeping the fire stoked proved to be the warmest job on the mountain. As visitor numbers grew, plans developed for a large A-frame lodge near the lakeshore. It was designed with open space and a roaring hearth downstairs where chilled skaters could thaw out, alongside upstairs accommodation. Construction took place over several summers as funds became available, though the upper floor was never fully finished.

The 1960s delivered exceptional skating conditions. Some seasons opened as early as late May, offering weeks of prime ice before the August sun crept across the lake to signal the natural close of the season. By the late 1970s, however, reliable winter freezes became far more unpredictable. Milder, patchier winters meant skateable ice could no longer be guaranteed year after year. Combined with rising operational challenges and shifting land use, the era

began to end. When an application to renew the long-standing land lease was turned down, the Lake Ida Winter Sports Association formally ceased operations by the year 2000. Though commercial skating has ended, memories of Lake Ida endure: the rhythmic scrape of blades across black ice, steam rising from mugs of tea, children perched on sliding wooden boxes, and the unforgettable camaraderie of Canterbury’s high-country winter Playground.

Photos: Buses and cars parked up at the Lake with ice skaters in the back ground.

ONE MORE GP FOR DARFIELD PARLIAMENTARY PETITION NOW OPEN By Zoran Rakovic, Petitioner. A parliamentary petition seeking practical Government assistance to help Darfield Medical Centre recruit another GP is now open for signatures. The petition asks Parliament to urge the Government to provide targeted, time-limited financial assistance, such as a salary top-up or recruitment incentive, to make it easier for Darfield to attract an additional doctor. This is one practical step towards addressing the wider difficulties rural communities face in accessing primary healthcare. For too many rural residents, seeing a GP can mean being unable to enrol locally, travelling significant distances, or waiting weeks for an appointment. Behind those

statistics are families, older residents, farmers and workers who simply need reasonable access to a doctor when they are unwell. Rural health will not be ﬁxed by one petition or one additional GP. But somewhere, the work has to begin. It is also one way of making sure Selwyn is heard above the noise in Wellington. A community voice carries further when thousands of people put their weight behind a simple, reasonable request. I hope Selwyn residents will take a minute to read the petition and, if they support its request, add their name. Sometimes a community shows its strength simply by standing alongside neighbours who are receiving less than their fair share.

The petition is open until 1 November 2026. Please use QR code provided.

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BEYOND THE FARMGATE By Ruth Warren, Malvern U3A. David Hodgson, retired history teacher, gave an enlightening talk to U3A at their September meeting about the rise and decline of the freezing works industry in New Zealand. Before teaching, David worked at the Islington Works, where his father had been the engineer. Freezing works are large plants in New Zealand where livestock (mainly lambs and sheep) are processed and their carcasses were frozen for export. They began to be set up around New Zealand in the 1880’s following the development of refrigeration. Totara Estate, just south of Oamaru, is where the ﬁrst shipment of frozen meat was prepared for transport to the United Kingdom. Taken by rail to Port Chalmers, Dunedin’s port, the meat was loaded onto the refrigerated cargo ship the SS Dunedin that sailed on February 15, 1882. It took 14 weeks to arrive in London. Passing through the tropics, the captain ordered that extra holes be drilled to keep the meat frozen – only one carcass was condemned on arrival. The ﬁrst freezing works were built at Burnside in Dunedin, followed by the CFM in Belfast,

Christchurch. Originally a solo butchering system was used with each man killing, skinning and dressing his own sheep. The chain system was widely introduced to New Zealand works by 1932. Under this system, as part of what has been called a disassembly line, each worker makes a small number of speciﬁc cuts to each carcass as it moves past him on its way to the freezing room. By the 1970’s, 30 percent of New Zealand’s total exports was frozen meat. Decline in exports in the last 40 years is due to the increase in other sectors of farming such as forestry, wine and dairy taking a greater proportion of New Zealand’s exports. The 40 freezing works also declined in number as smaller modern, more efficient factories took over. Many improvements in the shipping of meat, such as chilled meat, refrigerated

Retired history teacher, David Hodgson.

trucks, train carriages and air cargo has seen diversiﬁcation in the industry. Currently New Zealand processes approximately 28 million sheep and cattle each year through about 45 different plants. The industry has been transformed over the last 50 years with strict hygiene standards, upgraded environmental controls, further processing of meat cuts and containerisation. A well-received lecture with many U3A members reminiscing about their involvement in the industry.

Malvern U3A meets monthly at the Darﬁeld Bap st Church, normally on the second Friday of the month. It is an organisa on for seniors to come together for con nuous learning and informa on and is open to all who are no longer in full me work. While U3A stands for the University of the Third Age, it is not a university in the modern sense of the word; there are no qualiﬁca ons required and no exams! Come along and see for yourselves.

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Each year in New Zealand, more than 3700 New Zealanders are diagnosed with breast cancer and around 640 women die from it. A woman’s chance of developing breast cancer increases with age. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in New Zealand, and it impacts thousands of families every year. While women are most diagnosed, it can also occur in men (26 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year). The National Screening Unit (NSU), the Cancer Society of New Zealand and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation recommend all

women to be ‘breast aware’. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important reminder for women and whānau to stay breast aware and to seek medical advice if they notice any changes. In New Zealand, breast cancer remains the most common cancer for women, with one in 10 women diagnosed in their lifetime. More than half of breast cancers are diagnosed only after symptoms appear, and those cancers are nearly three times more likely to be found at a late stage. These ﬁgures

highlight the importance of regular screening, early detection, timely treatment, and open conversations about breast health within our communities. Upcoming events during October include: • Pink Ribbon Street Appeal: Friday, 16 and Saturday, 17 October 2026. Volunteers can sign up for a two-hour collection shift through the Pink Ribbon Volunteer Portal • Pink Ribbon Walk: Christchurch: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at North Hagley Park.

To volunteer, visit pinkribbonvolunteer.org.nz. or t o ﬁ n d ou t m or e in fo, visit b r e a st c a n c e r fou n da t ion .or g .n z .

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GLENROY HALL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS 1926 - 2026 By Christine Dennis. For 100 years the Glenroy Hall has been the meeting place for a wide variety of events including church services, funerals, meetings, community shared meals, badminton, table tennis, dances and school concerts to name a few. Saturday, September 19, 2026, was an opportunity for many to join in a celebration of this milestone event. The celebration mirrored the Opening Day events held a century earlier with afternoon tea, a community concert, a shared meal, followed by a dance with a live band. The history of the Hall’s establishment and administration was shared, inﬂuential people from the past were mentioned and the importance of their roles in the local and wider community outlined. Locals, young and not so

young, shared their talents by participating in the concert. Other audience members recalled, with fondness and laughter, past events held in the Hall such as an appearance by the magician, The Great Benyon who had an international reputation as an entertainer. The highlight and surprise of the day would have to be when the curtains were then opened to reveal Elgregoe the Magician who, with his wife Sue and several volunteers from the audience, entertained the crowd. This was a real treat, particularly for half a dozen in the audience who could remember The Great Benyon magician over 50 years previously. Some things have endured across the 100 years. A 1924 Dodge tourer car, which has been in the Glenroy District since new, was driven to the Hall and parked outside. It was

Traditional game - 3 legged race played at the Glenroy Hall Centennial celebrations.

claimed that this car is highly likely to have been at the Opening Ceremony in 1926. Some family names from the early Hall Committee Minute Book and the local War Memorial continue to be represented in the community today. Church services are still held regularly in the Glenroy Hall after a full century. The sense of community is still evident today as people gather for various local events at the hall. Congratulations must go to the members of the Glenroy Residents Association for their dedication to the community and their passion for keeping the hall as a Community Hub and especially for their superb organisation of this event. ‘A good country spread’ was offered for afternoon tea and for dinner, supplied by those in attendance.

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BOWLS DARFIELD ARE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS The Darfield Bowling Club (Bowls Darfield) is heading towards its Centenary Anniversary in 2032 and is keen to increase its membership and become a bigger part of the Darfield community. The club has a wonderful lawn green, carefully maintained by its members and excellent clubrooms with a licensed bar operating. Over the summer months, October to mid-April, the club hosts regular club days each week where members can come and play friendly matches or club competition games. The club also hosts several regular tournaments and contributes teams to the Malvern Competitions and Bowls Canterbury competitions. Bowls isn’t the easiest of games to learn and play, so the

club has experienced coaches available to help those wishing to learn the game. There is also a structure for new bowlers to learn the art of bowls and become competitive at the sport if they want to do so. This is done by having Year 1 & 2 grades, and an Under 5 Grade for competitions as well as open grades. For those who are just wanting to have a bit of fun and an afternoon or evening among friends, there are plenty of opportunities to come down to the Club on Saturday afternoons or Midweek evenings, Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm. To make it easier for players to decide if they want to play the game, we also have a “First Year” discounted subscription as well as a Limited Subscription, which enables you to attend our club days. To

help new players, we have recently bought nine new sets of bowls for new members to try out and use until they have committed to a full club membership. The Club is holding three ‘Have a Go’ days on October 10, 17 and 24 from 1pm at the green at Almond Park, 5 Clinton Street in Darfield for prospective new members to come to the club and see if they like it. For those people who may have bowled before and are keen to become a member and have recently moved into the Darfield area, our opening day is Saturday, October 3 starting at 1pm. Just roll on up or for more details, contact Lyall Matchett on 021 178 9174 or visit: BowlsDarfield.org.nz or follow us on Facebook.

KIRWEE SISTERS IN ACTION AT BASKETBALL NATIONALS Continued from front page…. page…. Canterbury Under 16 First dedication and a hefty travel Her lone playing rest day on Fridays was still spent courtside, coaching a junior netball team after school before running the score bench for Libby’s games. Thirteen-year-old Libby has also pursued basketball from an early age, stepping up her focus over recent seasons to develop her game. Her hard work culminated in an outstanding 2026 season, highlighted by selection for the

Team. She collected Most schedule. Commuting from Valuable Player awards for Kirwee into Christchurch often both St Margaret’s and her means departing at 6am or Gators club, where she was also 6:45am and returning past named Junior Player of the 9pm, with both girls relying on travel time to keep up with Year. After finishing as the fifth- schoolwork. highest scorer at the Junior Having received just two South Island Tournament, the weeks' notice of their wildcard Year 9 student received a mid- qualification, the Clarkson season call-up to the St family faced an unexpected Margaret’s Senior A squad. At huge cost for travel and one point, Libby endured an accommodation to Palmerston extraordinary run of 14 North. Alyssa and Libby have basketball games across eight welcomed support from local days as junior and senior businesses and community tournaments ran back-to-back. members to help ease the She also balances netball financial pressure of attending commitments, regularly the tournament. maintaining six games and around 14 hours of training and If anyone else would like to help with their tournament conditioning per week. Behind the sisters’ sporting costs please email success is huge family clarksa@stmargarets.school.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

YOUNG BIKERS GET CREATIVE WITH SELWYN DIRT Young cyclists around the district are testing their acrobatic skills thanks to a clever initiative by the Selwyn District Council that turned a vandalism problem into a creative opportunity. The Council Parks and Reserves team launched a pilot project last school holidays to enable local bikers to build their own jumps with dirt supplied by council in three parks in Leeston, Lincoln and Tai Tapu. “We noticed that kids were digging up dirt in their local parks to create bike jumps and in the process they often destroyed the vegetation. Some councillors suggested we provide them with some dirt to build ramps and the idea has been a big success,” says Kieran Wall, Reserves Operations Manager at the Selwyn District Council. The new jumps have been so well received by the community that the reserves team will be dropping off more dirt, so the youngsters can build better jumps in the school holidays. “And we are going to supply them with clay, which is better soil to build jumps,” says Kieran. Fletcher Ramsell couldn’t wait for the new dirt to be delivered

and says the clay is better to shape and make jumps. “It's quite fun making more jumps, so we can practise more,” says the 10-year-old from Lincoln. Reserves Manager Wall explains that his team put up signs to encourage the youngsters to get creative, which included a QR code for bikers and their parents to share feedback or ideas. “We really want to encourage everyone who uses the jumps to ﬁll out the quick survey. The more feedback we have from the community, the more informed we can be about the trial" says Wall. Brandon Ramsell lives close to the Rosemerryn Reserve in Lincoln and says his son Fletcher and his friends use the pump track and the jumps regularly. “It’s a great initiative and the kids love it,” says Brandon . “You can go around the pump track only so many times before it gets a bit repetitive, so having the dirt to create jumps has been terriﬁc. They all have different skill levels, but you can see the boys egging each other on to make bigger jumps,” says Brandon, who adds that any initiative to get youngsters off the couch has to be applauded.

Councillor Denise Carrick is pleased to see that the council has enabled a simple and cost effective initiative that gets so much use. “It is great to see the young people making their jumps and doing what kids should do – playing in the dirt and being creative, and a low-cost initiative that gives them something constructive to do,” says the Lincoln councillor. Kieran says that the pilot has been such a success that the team will be adding a new site at Foster Park, Rolleston and is considering extending the trial to West Melton and other townships in the district. GOLF RESULTS

GREENDALE GOLF Results 26 September 2026 Shootout Winner S Barnett Runner Up M Westland Stableford Competition M Howarth 37 J Camp 37 R Gillespie 35 Nearest Pins # 3 B Taylor # 7 T Twentyman # 9 R Gillespie # 13 L Barnett Ladies Longest Drive B Taylor Ladies Longest Putt L Barnett Longest Putt D Stock Twos T Twentyman 9 Hole Competition M kikstra 17

HORORATA GOLF Results 22 September 2026 Competiton Stableford & Top Dog Final S Neutze 42 J Helmore 35 M Michael 34 S Gilmore 34 Nearest the Pin J Whitaker G Marsh N et t E agles # 7 S Gilmore

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Friday 2nd October 2026 CHIMNEY CLEANING

CARPET/WINDOWS

CARRS Chimney Cleaning. CARPET/Window Cleaning. CARPET Servicing the Selwyn district. Thorough job, good price, $90 per chimney. Please ph q u i c k d r y i n g . H i g h l y Rodney on 03 324 2999 and r e c o m m en d e d . P h o n e/ leave a message. text Robert 027 299 9599. CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the COUNSELING firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts RECEIVE valuable, professional on coal-ranges, also sweep- support as you navigate ing any sized open fire. We life's challenges. Confidential quote and undertake repairs, servi ce wi th q ual i fi ed flue extensions and install t h e r a p i s t , L i s a M i l l s . bird netting. Please phone us Initial free 1/2 hour consultation. O27 814 0785. on 021 939 113. www.goldentouch.co.nz

MALVERN NEWS ADVERTISING

DEADLINE:

10am TUESDAY

GARAGE SALE

GRAZING WANTED

SHEFFIELD garage sale trail. Sat 3rd Oct. Sheffield Pool Fundraiser. Bookings: WILLOW wood. 4 and 8 Meter Michelle 027 788 6543 or loads. Dry. Good clean Vikki 021 047 1597. burning wood. Free delivery. Phone 027 781 1492.

FIREWOOD

FOR SALE

CHURCH NOTICES LEASE LAND WANTED LEASE land wanted. Selwyn area suitable for cattle grazing. All sizes consider. Phone Reg 027 567 0720.

MORTGAGE ADVISOR

26 Sept - 29 Oct Abstracts and Alpine Rhythms Te Huanui Art Gallery 1 Oct 9:30am Darfield Community Outreach Darfield Library 3 Oct 8am Garage Sale - Darfield 42 Whitcombe Place 3 Oct 9am Sheffield Garage Sale Trail Sheffield 3 Oct 11:30am Coalgate Bowling Club Opening Day 3014 Coaltrack Road 3 Oct 1:30pm Kirwee Bowling Club Season Opening 40 High St, Kirwee 5 Oct 1pm Malvern News - Editorial Deadline - info@malvernnews.co.nz 6 Oct 9:30-12:30 Weekly Malvern Cancer Support Clinic Darfield Library 6 Oct 10am Malvern News - Advertising Deadline - info@malvernnews.co.nz 7 Oct 9am Weekly Darfield Networkers Group - www.networkers.co.nz 7 Oct 11:30-12:30 Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Darfield Library 8 Oct 9:30am Darfield Community Outreach Darfield Library 10 Oct 10am Dunsandel Market Day 44 Hororata Dunsandel Road 10 Oct 1pm Darfield Bowls Have A Go Day Clinton Street, Darfield 10-18 Oct Darfield Art Week 12 Oct 7pm Darfield Rugby Club AGM Darfield Rugby Clubrooms 13 Oct 9am Swell Expo Lincoln Event Centre 13 Oct 7pm Selwyn Rugby Club AGM Selwyn Clubrooms 14 Oct 7:30pm Greendale Residents Committee Public Meeting Greendale Hall 16 Oct 7:30pm The Tempestuous Show by Penny Ashton Hororata Hall 16 Oct Consultations Open For Selwyn's Draft Waste Management Plan 17 Oct 1pm Darfield Bowls Have A Go Day Clinton Street, Darfield 18 Oct Springfield Festival - Community Market and Classic Car Display 21 Oct Rolleston News - Advertising Deadline - info@malvernnews.co.nz 22 Oct 7:30pm Rural Women - Meet the Candidates Evening DPS Hall 24 Oct 1pm Darfield Bowls Have A Go Day Clinton Street, Darfield 27 Oct 7pm Malvern Community Board Workshop Glentunnel Hall 29 Oct Malvern Community Board Awards Evening 29 Oct - 10 Dec Twilight Social Netball Round 1 Darfield Netball Courts 30 Oct MFVC Funding Applications Close 30-31 Oct Darfield ITM Fishing Competition Lake Benmore 14 Nov 9:25am The Timaru Flyer Train Rolleston Railway Station 14 Nov 10am Windwhistle Wander 15 Nov 9am Kaikoura Rail Rendezvous Addington Railway Station 5-10 Jan Methven Summer School Courses 11 Feb - 25 Mar Twilight Social Netball Round 2 Darfield Netball Courts

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

I bring the banks to you. PLANTS FOR SALE EMERALD FARM Native plants, locally sourced. Lots of varieties. Call and see if we GARDENING have what you need. LAWN mowing and Garden Phone Annie 027 370 2067. services. Large sections a specialty with catcher or PAINTING/DECORATING side discharge. Hedge UDI Painting & Decorating. trimming and other garden For all painting & decorating maintenance services also services! Fully qualified. available. Regular or one-off Interior & exterior painting & jobs. Based in Darfield and plastering. Wallpapering & servicing Selwyn. Contact roof painting. Quality Services. Grant on 021 619 165. Free quotes. Please Ph. Udi Aale 021 074 2075. PAINTING/DECORATING udipaintingndecorating.co.nz

Friday 2nd October 2026 PROPERTY WANTED

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SCRAP METAL

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOWS REPAIRS

TRADES

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. URBAN, LIFESTYLE, FARM

SITUATION VACANT

GENERAL property care. Services provided include: cleaning services (inside & out), gardening, fencing, maintenance, gorse/ weed control, spraying, hedges, chainsaw work, mowing. All tasks considered. H Donaldson. Phone 027 789 9532.

UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Upholstery advancedupholsteryltd@xtra. co.nz or phone 03 318 7378.

WANTED TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 03 342 5885.

STORAGE

DISCOUNT Container Storage. LOOKING for storage for your For all your secure storage Boat or Caravan, we have needs (secure site with shared, inside building, camera). Cardale St, Darfield. secure storage that may interest your needs. Enquires Phone Phil 021 223 4553. to 021 609 256 or kirweestorage@gmail.com. SHEEP SHEARING

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ROOF MAINTENANCE ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Ph 03 347 6702 or 021 030 2835.

WINDOW TINTING TINTTINT-A-WINDOW

Solar Protective films. Fade UV block. Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/Security. Frosted films. Free online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz

TRADES

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Mum: "I'm going to give you something to do. Clean your room!" Child: "But Mum, I'm on holiday!" Mum: "So am I!" Child: "Then why are you giving me homework?" Mum: "Because I'm the teacher at home!" Child: "Well, I'm definitely transferring schools!" A mum asked her son, "What time did you get up this morning?" He replied, "I don't know. I was still asleep!" She asked, "And what have you done all day?" He said, "Nothing." She sighed. "You've been doing that all week!" He replied, "I know, Mum. I'm getting really good at it!"