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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Hidden Treasures Hororata Spring Festival Lion King Jnr cont..

Malvern Community Board Locals Honoured

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Fill Rural

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Africa To Selwyn

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Local Hero Roller Disco DHS Talent Quest

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Halloween Fun

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Ten Year Celebration

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Courtenay A & P Show Pull-Out Guide Pages 9 - 24 Kids’ Triathlon Puppy Preschool Motoring with Macca Lake Coleridge Opening Council Spending

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Sports Public Notices Save The Date Classifieds Trades Email Column

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Africa has come to Kirwee! What a journey it has been! The Kirwee Players Production of ‘The Lion King Jr’ was all set to go for four shows in April this year. Like a lot of things, due to Covid19 it got put on hold, and we were unable to go through with it, just two weeks out from production week. But now we are back in action, ready to go this weekend!!!

From the moment our group of talented local children got

together and sung through the opening number, ‘Circle of Life’, I knew then and there, this was going to be a special show!

The children’s dedication to their roles (whether big or small) does not go unnoticed they really ‘bring it’ to the stage! I’ve had to catch myself multiple times at rehearsals, especially during one of the songs that features throughout the Show; ‘They Live in You’, it kept bringing tears to my eyes

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because it’s so powerful. The fabulous crew and creative team, iconic music is really brought to has meant smooth sailing as a justice, by these children’s Director/Choreographer. amazing voices.

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L - R: ‘Timone’ Liam Morris, ‘Simba’ Brock Cottrell and ‘Pumba’ Bella Newcombe.

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L - R: Denise Leeds and her daughter Deborah Herridge ready for the Opening of Hidden Treasures.

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An exciting new business is opening in West Melton.

‘Hidden Treasures,’ is a preloved, classy, secondhand clothing shop, with the bonus of selling local crafts as well.

Burnham based Denise Leeds and her daughter Deborah Herridge, Herridge took the opportunity to start this business due to Covid affecting both Deborah,

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They source donations of quality, secondhand clothing, which they clean and price to sell. Items can be donated to the shop and people will receive a coffee voucher, in return for their items.

As well as the huge variety of quality clothing on offer, the shop will house products from small, craft businesses.

Currently there are a variety of different craft items on offer within the shop. Local clients can take up a minimum threemonth contract, where they pay a base fee to Hidden Treasures and Denise and Deborah will sell their products for them.

People do not pay any commission on sales, as they pay the set monthly contract fee. Anyone interested in this

arrangement are more than welcome to contact the store to discuss details further.

The long-term vision for the shop, is to hopefully have someone creating crafts onsite and possibly running workshops. This is something exciting to keep an eye out for in future.

Denise and Deborah look forward to providing quality items to the local area, and are sure they will have something to suit most people.

Head along to their Grand Opening Day on Sunday, November 8th to see what ‘Hidden Treasures’, have on offer.

See advertisement in this issue for more details or visit their Facebook page: Hidden Treasures.

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Hororata Primary School held their very successful Spring Festival, on November 1st. Lots of fun activities took place, and

lots of happy faces could be seen. There were a great variety of animals on display; miniature ponies, lambs, calves, goats

Under the ‘Oliver Tree’ there is three generations, of the Oliver family. This tree has to be removed, and replanted, it will hopefully regrow. The tree was planted by Ray Oliver in 1983.

Back L - R: Stu Oliver, Rod Oliver and Pip Deans.

Front L - R: Dee Oliver and her children Luke and Lilly Albon, with their calves Turbo and Molly.

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and birds to name a few.

Another highlight of the day was the Cake Auction, which raised $1,096. Tony Thwaites and Hororata’s unofficial Mayor Roger Parsons, Parsons took on the all important cake judging job.

This year the winners were: first Alice Wright, Wright second Lauretta McCorkindale, McCorkindale third Ollie Loos and fourth Emily Breading.

Breading The much sought after Sara Irving Christmas Cake, reached the highest price of $ 171.

Roger had another important role, unlocking the gate to the newly refurbished swimming pool. The pool looked great, and was enjoyed by many keen swimmers.

Rod Oliver, Oliver Chairman of the 150th Jubilee Committee, unveiled the Hororata 150th Jubilee Friendship Seat. The seat was made by Brett Renall, Renall from Woodpecker Signs.

Hororata 150th Jubilee Friendship Seat, which was unveiled at Hororata’s Spring Festival by the 150th Jubilee Committee Chairman, Rod Oliver.

Hamish Irving and his pet lamb.

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Putting together a production is visit us on Facebook or not a one-man operation. The kirweeplayers.org.nz. support and hours of hard work by everyone involved is just Kelsea Nelson-Cummins, inspiring! The quality of the set, Director/Choreographer. props, costuming, lighting and sound is just fantastic and has helped showcase the children’s colourful characters to their full potential!

It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege so far, and I know it is just going to keep getting better and better!!

We have some serious talent in Selwyn, and I am so honoured and grateful to be part of this production. Working with these awesome people and making a childhood favourite story come to life on stage, is just magic!

Make sure you do not miss out on this Broadway hit, right here L - R: ‘Rafiki’ Ciara Chapman in Selwyn! and ‘Mufasa’ Alex Pethig.

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The Malvern Community Board meeting on Tuesday, October 27th was held in the Darfield Library and Service Centre.

Board members discussed a variety of topics following on from the community committee meetings they have attended over the past month. The Board continues to plan for their stand at the Courtenay A&P Show in November where rubbish recycling will be the key display. Information on the proposed District Plan will also be displayed, and Council staff will be available to talk to.

The Council’s Infrastructure Manager attended the meeting and told Board members about some of the activities in his department, including solid waste, roading, and water services.

He noted his staff will be working hard to assist with several reviews including one from the Canterbury Mayoral Forum on water services in Canterbury.

At the September meeting, the Board appointed Board members Judith Pascoe, and John Morten to the Westview Special Fund Committee, which will shortly have its first inaugural meeting. The Committee will consider what types of Darfield projects will be funded from it, and more will be made available soon.

The Board plans to have another community dropdrop-in session on November, 9th from 2:30pm - 5pm, in Darfield Library’s Meeting Room. Anyone is welcome to come and talk to the Board and staff about concerns, suggestions, and ideas, as well as enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Past dropdrop-in sessions have been very successful with ideas received for community projects, and community issues discussed.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Community Board meetings and to talk to the Board about any issues in their community. Please contact the Board secretary secretary@selwyn.govt.nz to make an appointment if you wish to speak. An agenda can be found on the Council website on the Thursday before the meeting.

Please be reminded that there is still funding available in the Malvern Community Board Discretionary Fund which can be applied for on Council’s website at: www.selwyn.govt.nz For further information on this funding you are welcome to email the Accounts Officer on grants@selwyn.govt.nz or talk to any Board member.

John Morten, Malvern Community Board Chair.

Next meeting

Monday 23rd November 4pm Darfield Library & Service Centre

St John honoured sixty-nine members over the weekend of October 10th, these people were recognised in the Order of St John Honours list. The members that were named have shown remarkable dedication and a significant contribution to the work of St John.

Robert Mugford (Bob), and Robert Dunbar were two Malvern locals named on the Honours list, and conferred as a Member of St John.

Bob has been a member of the Malvern Area Committee since 2011.

He is also a long-time Malvern Community Board Member, and current Selwyn District Councillor.

Bob’s business and leadership skills have been of great benefit to St John. He is well regarded by, and strongly committed to St John service delivery in the local community, and wider district.

Exciting new business venture, ‘FILL Rural Ltd’ was set up specifically with rural customers in mind. The idea being to provide low cost bulk fuel, with transparent and reliable pricing in a competitive market, where exceptional service will be given.

FILL Rural Director Dave Beatty, Beatty is a local, well known sales representative, born and breed in the Hororata/Darfield area.

He has over six years fuel industry experience, in the central Canterbury area. Dave is actively involved in the local community, and has been President of the Darfield Cricket Club for the past three years.

FILL Rural is all about building trust with their customers - trust them to provide competitively

Bob Mugford and Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy, who is also the Prior of St John in New Zealand, at the St John Honours ceremony.

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While people will always have the option of a FILL fuel representative or driver to talk to, FILL Rural is essentially an online service. They use a bundle of smart technology, that enable people to order fuel online, on demand (using a fuel sensor), or re-occurring.

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Africa is coming to Selwyn!

Well-known African drumming and dance teacher/performer Koffie Fugah, Fugah will bring this African culture experience, in the form of African songs, drumming and a dance interactive workshop, to Rolleston and surrounding areas, this November.

People will be taken on a journey, as they experience a range of West African

instruments, and the strong relationship they have between rhythm, dance, and song in a friendly and inclusive environment for both children and adults.

Koffie was originally from Ghana, but is now living in Dunedin, and he is looking forward to sharing his traditional music and culture, gifted to him by his ancestors, and those in neighbouring countries. Koffie

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has more than twenty years experience, teaching this gift of music. He usually tours once a year and this year it’s Selwyn’s turn, to have the opportunity to experience this wonderful workshop.

Participants will learn African traditional songs, drum, and dance that will lift people’s spirits, increase their own p e r s o n a l k n ow l e d g e of rhythmical techniques, and grow their own community through music. This will happen as people gain a deeper understanding of the history behind traditional West African drumming and dance.

Koffie’s lifelong passion is to share his culture with the world.

See advertisement in this issue for further details.

Koffie sharing his love for music and culture with people that attended one of his previous workshops.

Senior Constable Bruce Ward, was one of three winners for Westfield Riccarton’s, 2020 Local Hero awards.

A huge congratulations to Senior Constable Bruce Ward, Ward who was named as a Westfield Riccarton 2020 Local Hero winner. Bruce’s chosen organisation is, New Zealand Blue Light, who will receive an amazing $10,000, to help with the fantastic work they do. Blue Light Christchurch is going to

use the grant to arrange additional camps, including one for Muslim girls traumatised by the 2019 attack on their community. Well done to the other two Westfield Riccarton winners, Matt Brown: Brown She Is Not Your Rehab, and Jan Nottingham: Nottingham Ronald McDonald House, South Island.

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Two Rivers Community Trust were extra excited this year, to be able to go ahead with their annual ‘Light Party Roller Disco’ last Saturday. “Towards the end of a year that has seen many events cancelled, it was wonderful to be able to get this event rolled out (pun intended!). It was awesome to see so many people of all ages joining in the fun, with our biggest turn out so far,” commented Two Rivers Community Trust spokesperson, Kelly Maude.

Maude “Huge thanks to Ingrid, Ingrid from PhatSk8 once again for the skates, safety gear, music, lights and games, including the popular limbo event. Special thanks also to Darfield Bakery, for once again, donating all the yummy lolly cake,” she added.

“We saw many families at the Library during the day, making some fluorescent and glow in the dark crafts - another great way to connect with each other in the community,” she said.

“We also have received an amazing pile of donations for the Malvern Food Bank - huge thanks for your generosity,” she concluded.

Skating limbo was a popular event.

Friday, October 23rd, Darfield High School (DHS) held their annual Talent Quest. It was a fun-filled night and really showcased the talent that DHS has to offer. Judges (Mrs Mrs Hanson and Isabel Simcox) Simcox had the hard task of picking the winners.

Results: • Overall Winner and Overall Winner Dance: Presly McRae (Solo Dance) • Second place: Liam Morris and Jack Guy (Group Vocal) • Best Vocalist (tied): Jack Guy and Liam Morris (Solo Vocal) • Rising Star: Lucia Tully (Solo Vocal/Instrumental) • Most Entertaining: Vaughan Smart (Solo Vocal/ Instrumental)

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Best Lip Sync: Rozelyn Doherty, Hayley Murray, Saskia Jansen (Group Comedy Act) Best Junior Act: Elsie Mauger, Ruby Flynn-Miers and Laura Longdin (Group Vocal/ Instrumental) Best Individual Dance: Lizzy Marvin (Solo Dance) Best Movers: Staff and Prefects (Group Dance/ Comedy Act) Amelia Scott Memorial KLUTZ Award: Jess Galletly (MC)

“A huge round of applause goes to the Culture Committee who organised the event, and of course to the competitors who took the big step, to shine on stage,” commented a spokesperson for DHS.

L - R: Presley McRae, Liam Morris and Jack Guy, with their awards.

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Lots of fun was had at the Hororata Fire Brigades, ‘Trick or Treat’ event.

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Hororata Fire Brigade held their ‘Trick or Treat’ event, on Saturday, October 31st. There were some fantastic costumes, both children’s and adults!

Everyone that attended enjoyed a b a r b eq u e at th e St a t io n afterwards. The children could also participate in a colouring competition designed, and judged

by Gemma Stubbs.

Stubbs Danny and Gemma Stubbs also kindly donated the prizes for the winners.

“It is important to us as a brigade to be out in our community, helping foster community spirit.

Although we are members of the Fire Brigade, we are first and foremost members of our great little community,” commented a spokesperson.

The Brigade would like to thank the businesses who donated lollies, prizes, and sausages for the barbeque. Also, a big thank you to the households who handed out lollies to excited children.

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This year’s Courtenay A&P Show President is Richard Westaway, Westaway who has been involved with the Show since 1994, in various roles. Richard lives in West Melton township, with his wife Rebecca, Rebecca four-year-old son Ferguson, Ferguson their two cats and a Samoyed dog. “I feel very privileged to be Show President, 100 years after my Great Grandfather Frank Westaway, Westaway so this year’s theme is ‘Then and Now, 1920 to 2020,’ in order to demonstrate the differences in the agricultural sector during his time,” Richard explained.

“I am a farm labourer, who has worked for the Redmond family in Courtenay, since 2001. I was involved with Darfield Young Farmers from 1992 until 2005, becoming Club Chairman in 1996,” Richard added proudly.

In addition to being on the Courtenay A&P Committee, Richard has also been on the Organising Committee for the South Island Agricultural Field Days since 2001, and their Executive Committee since 2009, as well as being Chairman in 2013.

“Some of my fondest childhood memories include travelling from Queenstown to Kirwee, to attend the A&P show and to catch up with friends and family; so I strongly believe that the role of rural shows is to bring communities together, as well as showcasing the agricultural sector,” Richard explained.

“Committee and sub-committee meetings have been taking place

regularly since June, in order to organise competition classes and their judges, find sponsorship, exhibitors, and entertainment, (such as side shows, music, wood chopping, and sheep shearing); plus advertising the Show. Then just before the Show, there is a final tidy up of the showgrounds, including gardening, painting and last - minute general maintenance.

The day before, the Show the hall is prepared for entries and the horse jumps, sheep pens, and chock cages are put in place,” Richard said.

“The committee is broken into numerous sub-committees that look after various aspects of the Show, including the grounds and the various animals present, such as horses, sheep, cattle and poultry, plus entries from the community, which includes a vast range of arts and crafts, home produce and children’s entries that

include everything from sand saucers to Lego creations,” he added.

For the first time, the Show is going to have a display of dairy sheep and their produce. In addition, the sheep dog trial finals will take place in the show ring at lunchtime. There will also be sheep shearing, wood chopping, fire engine rides, music, a lolly scramble, horses, sheep, cattle, goats, and poultry to view, plus farm machinery from vintage to modern day. There will also be stalls selling a wide range of products, carnival rides and food.

“By show day, most of the hard work has been done by the secretary and committee, and my job is to go around the Show, thank the judges and exhibitors, to lead the grand parade and to present some of the major prizes. I look forward to seeing you at the Show,” Richard concluded.

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Frank Westaway, Richard Westaway’s Great Grandfather, who was President of Courtenay A&P Show 100 years ago.

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE It is literally full steam ahead for the Courtenay A&P Show, which is terrific news when so many other spring shows have sadly had to cancel their events this year. These are difficult times for committees planning these wonderful community events, therefore we need to support this fantastic family show. I know President, Richard Westaway and his team, have put in countless hours to ensure that the day will be a tremendous success, and I urge you all to head along and enjoy a show that literally has something for everybody.

Whether you are a steam tractor

fanatic, a vintage car buff, a keen gardener, or you simply want to spend a few hours walking around enjoying the many stalls and competitions, you’re sure to have a memorable time.

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the fairground rides, and I know there will be a huge selection of food and drinks available. I will be there with Liz and Elliot, and I look forward to seeing you there too Sam Broughton, Selwyn Mayor.

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WHAT IS AN A & P SHOW? Every year, the Saturday after Canterbury Anniversary/Show weekend, the Courtenay A&P Show is held at their Showgrounds in Kirwee.

Fun fact: A&P (not AMP as some spell it, stands for Agricultural and Pastoral. A term that means the farming of animals and crops. 145 years ago, people in this district got together to organise and hold the first Courtenay A&P Show. The goal was to foster fri end ly

competition and to recognise and reward hard work, skill and good breeding practices. Today the Show is split into sections: Sheep, Goats, Cattle, Grain and Seed, Poultry, Sheep Dog Trials, Horse Section, Produce Shed and Vintage Tractors, Machinery and Cars.

Each section has a series of competitions - called classes.

Every year, the Secretary puts out a Schedule of Classes. This is a booklet which lists every

Inside the Produce Shed at a previous Courtenay A&P Show, with the judges hard at work before opening it to the public.

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class on offer, grouped in their sections. Prize money, entry fees and rules are all in the Schedule, which competitors enter their chosen classes prior to show day.

But on show day there’s more than the competition classes much, much more! Add in the entertainment, trade and craft sites, plus great food, and people can have a great day out, with something for everyone. So head along to the Courtenay A&P Show, which is called The Friendly Show for a very good reason and it takes place on November, 21st at the Kirwee Showgrounds.

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The role of Produce Shed convenor has, for the last twenty years, been in the very capable hands of David Stott.

Stott I (Bronwyn Bronwyn Hamilton) Hamilton hope, as being new to the job this year, that I can fill some excessively big shoes. I have been involved with the show since coming back into the area, after a thirty-fiveyear absence, having always loved the ‘Kirwee Show’ as I knew it then.

As Convenor, the job is to see the smooth running of each section on the day, but none of this can happen without the whole team, and it is an honour to be part of it.

The Produce Shed covers a very wide range of interesting entries. The categories are, Homemade Wine and Brew, Eggs and Jam, Cooking, Photography in Colour and Black and White, Home Industries: which covers Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Quilts, and this year due to the theme of the show, a Then and Now table. We have art with the Children’s section, with both a junior and senior level on show.

Schools put on wonderful displays of their pupil’s achievements throughout the year, situated in the tent outside. The local district under 21’s has a class as well. Every year we try to get new people to enter, with advertising and

general word of mouth, but you will always see the regulars that have been entering since they were children. Even I used to put a sand saucer in!

We start early in the year, looking at the different classes and whether we need to put new ones in, or take out those not getting entries. We also decide on the Judges and helpers early, as there is a large group of people that are needed to make this happen.

Last year we had classes open to the public, to teach people how to present flowers, and vegetables. But this year has been a little bit different due to Covid restrictions. The week prior to the big day, is spent setting up tents and the Friday is remarkably busy with tables, photo stands, deer gates to put the quilts on, and getting the judging sheets and display cards ready. Vases are also set up for all the wonderful flowers.

The evening sees the start of entries arriving. Again, a large hard-working team is involved here.

Saturday dawns early, as entries start coming in at 8am, and are directed where to put them by the team on each section. The Produce Shed closes at 9.45am, ready for the judging.

The Judges are met and given a cup of tea, they are then taken through to their section to meet

the member in attendance, who will assist them with judging.

After that, we cover the food items, and open the doors to the public.

This is our community, so head along to the Show to see what is on offer and join in with the fun.

See you there!

Bronwyn Hamilton, Produce Shed Convenor.

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Watts “This year, our students will also

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DARFIELD PRESCHOOL PROVIDING FOR FAMILIES for the Show,” explained Samm Dalley, Dalley Preschool Lead Teacher.

“To foster the children’s learning, many experiences are offered to make th eir discoveries visible. With tamariki transitioning to primary school, as well as from the Nursery to the Preschool it has been interesting to see their contributions to this project.”

Samm added.

“Do come and visit us at our tent so you can learn more about the enriching, learning environment we offer at Darfield Preschool and Nursery. Then pop along to the marquee to see how our tamariki have incorporated their reinga/ When the 145th spring Courtenay A & P Show takes place on November 21st, 2020 - it will be clearly obvious feelings into their display. to all those attending why it is called ‘The Friendly Show’. “We all wish you a wonderful With the theme of ‘Then and Now 1920 - 2020’ this year’s visit to the Show and be sure to buy one of our raffle Show President Richard Westaway, has embraced everything this means. The theme holds a special place in tickets; prizes to be won his heart, due to his Great Grandfather Frank Westaway, and a wonderful fundraising being the Show President in 1920. Richard hopes to see opportunity for the Preschool,” lots of people enjoying themselves at the popular, family Samm concluded.

Darfield Preschool and Nursery will have their child friendly tent available, as usual, at this year’s Courtenay A&P Show.

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As convenor what is your role?

Do you do any promotion to attract entries, or is it usually repeat entrants? How many entrants do you usually attract?

A large proportion of our entries come from the seed companies, so I talk to the representatives and remind them to put their entries in. They are good at keeping samples at harvest time. Some farmers put their

own entries in too. We usually have 160 entries each year.

On the day what are your duties? Do you have assistance?

We set up trestle tables with the classes and numbers on the Friday. Show morning, we put the entries out and judging begins from 10am.

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What do you see as the future of the A&P Show - in general, and this one in particular?

The Courtenay A&P Show has been going from strength to strength. This year it has potential to be the biggest yet, because other shows have been cancelled. If we are flexible and move with the times, this and other shows have a bright future, bringing town and country together.

Some background to you taking on this role, please. How long have you done it? Do you live locally? How long have you been involved with the Show?

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SHEEP CONVENOR This year’s Sheep Convenor is Ashley Seaton, Seaton he has just taken over this role from his brother Warwick, Warwick as he has now become Junior Vice President. “I previously had the role of Sheep Convenor for a few years, prior to being

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elected Junior Vice President myself, back in 2015,” he added.

Ashley lives in Courtenay, with his wife Anna and children Georgia, Georgia Fergus and Jack.

Jack “I have been involved with the Show since 2004 and was President in 2017, but I had been helping out at working bees with my Dad well before then.

His role as Sheep Convenor, is to organise judges and stewards prior to the Show, and on show day make sure everything runs smoothly. He also must make sure all sheep, judges and stewards are in the right sections, ready to judge.

Presenting the trophies and special prizes, as well as the draw for the gift lamb section, is another part of the job. This year’s feature breed is South Suffolk, most years the sheep section has approximately the same amount of entries, being 150 plus pet lambs. Some

local farmers are contacted before the Show, to see if they would like to donate a gift lamb or hogget.

“Prior to show day, we usually have a working bee to do jobs around the grounds. On the Tuesday before, we set up sheep pens and on Friday we put the signs up,” Ashley explained. “On Sunday, after the Show, we pack all the pens away and pick up any rubbish.

“I see the future of A&P shows to be especially important for the community. They are a great day out for the family to see what goes on in the agricultural sector, they also bring town and country residents together,” Ashley explained. “The Courtenay A&P show has a good future, being in an agricultural area, and we have a good amount of people on the committee, so I hope it keeps going for a fair while yet.”

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EQUESTRIAN SECTION This years Horse section convenor, for the second year in a row is Jocelyn Thrower.

Thrower “I joined the A&P and Horse committee five years ago, upon my return back to living in Kirwee. Growing up just down the road, I have always considered Courtenay A&P Show my local show, even when I lived elsewhere,” Jocelyn commented smiling.

“I remember as a child I would enter ponies, sand saucers and mini cactus gardens. Even living to town, I would still come out and compete either in the Horse section or in the Produce Shed,” she added.

“Each year we try to attract new and former entries, via an Equestrian events page on Facebook. This is a popular place for equestrian competitors, to find out what events are coming up in the Canterbury area,” she explained. Normally there are

approximately 225 - 250 horses and ponies entered in the Courtenay A&P Show.

This year will see the continuation of a new section, that made its first appearance last year, for Recreational (Pleasure) Horse and Ponies.

This section provided low key classes, which proved to be popular, as it encouraged local riders and gave them the opportunity to be able to attend an A&P Show if they wanted.

There are also three lead rein classes in this section, which are great for children who want to head along and have fun.

“My duties as convenor is to ensure that Judges, Stewards and other helpers are where they need to be, and ensure thing s ar e run ni ng to the timetable set,” she explained. “Courtenay A&P Show have a few great helpers that turn up to working bees and show day, just to get jobs

done,” she said smiling.

“The week before the Show is busy with two set-up days, sorting out jumps and the main ring. I also spend evenings sorting out boxes for Judges/ Stewards with ribbons, prize money and competitor lists,” Jocelyn added. The day after the Show is clean-up day, putting away jumps etc, and picking up any rubbish left behind.

What do you see as the future of the A & P Show - in general and this one in particular?

“I believe Courtenay A&P Show has a very strong future, we do try to keep some traditional events, but we also have to make changes to meet our competitor requirements,” she concluded.

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The New World Rolleston Kids Triathlon was held on Sunday, October 18th, at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre and Foster Park, Rolleston.

The event is designed to give primary aged children an introductory experience to a multi-sport and triathlon event.

The focus is to give this experience in a fun, positive and supportive atmosphere.

“With New Zealand and Canterbury in particular being world renowned for producing world class multisport athletes the ‘2020 New World Rolleston Kids Triathlon’ might just unearth the next Braden Currie (3 x Coast to Coast Champion, NZ Ironman Champion) or Andrea Hewitt (ITU Triathlete, Olympic and Commonwealth

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There were four age groups, with all the age groups completing different swim, bike and run distances.

The weather was great, and the participation level was high, with more entries than last year. There were lots of happy, smiling competitors out enjoying the courses.

The organisers would like to thank all the competitors, volunteers and sponsors, that made this such a successful event.

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Quite simply, engine oil is the blood of your engine, and just like your own blood is filtered by your liver, your engine oil needs filtration too. Engine oil breaks down over time and gets contaminated by the byproducts of combustion. These by-products need to be contained and not spread around the engine. Your oil filter will not clean the oil, it just stops the circulation of larger particles. Engine oil is pumped around the engine under pressure and passes through

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Cabin filter.

This is the most forgotten about filter and is the only filter that has your own personal health in mind. This filter acts as a dust and pollen barrier, between the outside of your vehicle and the inside cabin area. On farms it is a really nice place for rodents to store their winter food stocks. We have had complaints of a lack of wind coming from cooling vents, caused by blocked cabin filters.

Darfield Automotive suggest replacing all mentioned filters regularly, to keep your vehicle in premium condition. They all should be checked or replaced during your vehicles regular standard servicing.

Happy and safe motoring, Macca, Janelle and the team at Darfield Automotive.

SEPTIC TANK EMPTYING PUMPS SUPPLIED & FITTED GREASE TRAP EMPTYING

Phone: 0800 372 003

Been in the business for over 40 years!

Email: robsonenviro@xtra.co.nz www.robsonenvironmental.co.nz

DAIRY EFFLUENT EXPERTS ALL ANIMAL EFFLUENT SUMPS DRY MUCK SPREADING

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KIMBER RURAL FENCING FENCING FOR ALL TYPES OF AGRICULTURAL FENCING The opening of fishing at Lake Coleridge is Saturday, 7th November, set to be celebrated again with a fishing competition, with a great prize pool generously sponsored

by Hunting and Fishing.

Lake Coleridge is the most popular lake in the region for fishing and this event is a great way for anglers to celebrate the traditional high-country opening.

The focus of the competition is on participation, and every angler who shows their licence at the weigh-in, will be in the draw for many spot prizes.

The competition will be based

at the turn off to Ryton Bay from Harper Road, where there will be a Fish and Game tent and weigh station. Weigh-in is from 9am - 1pm, with the prize draw around 1:30pm.

People need to ensure they arrive at the weigh-in before 1pm, to avoid missing out.

All fish must be caught in Lake Coleridge, or the nearby Coleridge lakes.

They must be whole and not gutted for the weigh-in.

There will be a free sausage sizzle all day. Landowners have given permission to hold the competition in the paddock on the left, as people go onto the

road to go towards Ryton Bay, off Harper Road.

Camping is also permitted in this paddock for the weekend.

If people are staying overnight night, please take all your rubbish with you, use the toilet down at the lake, or the portaloo provided by Fish and Game. No dogs are allowed due to lambing.

Tight lines.

Tony Hawker, Fish and Game Officer, North Canterbury Fish and Game Council.

20 years experience 4WD tractor/loader

Deer, Dairy, Vineyards, Subdivisions, Residential.

Glenn Kimber Phone: 027 222 9899

30+ years Fencing Contracting experience.

Small and Large Scale Fencing.

Free Estimates Sheep, Dairy, Deer and Horse Fencing Animal Sheds, Yards, Shelters and Runs Horse Arenas and Horse Rail Post and Rail • Post Driving • Electric Fences Lifestyle Blocks • Sub-divisions.

Steve is available to help with Planning & Design Phone: 03 312 4747 Cell: 027 312 4747 Email: summerfieldfencing@xtra.co.nz Web: www.summerfieldfencing.co.nz

WA N T E D STANDING GRASS & LUCERNE...

Please phone 027 228 9868 Looking for somewhere to camp at Lake Coleridge for opening weekend? Check out this map of Ryton Bay, which shows where people can camp (on private land) for the weekend of November, 7th and 8th.

Selwyn residents are being invited to share their views on what their priorities are, for Selwyn District Council’s spending over the next ten years.

The Council are surveying people in Selwyn, on their priorities and how these should be funded, as part of an early engagement for the next LongTerm Plan.

The Long-Term Plan sets the budget and work programme for the Council, for the next ten years and is reviewed every three years.

“With planning for the LongTerm Plan 2021-2031 under way, the Council wants to make sure it is reflecting ratepayers’ priorities, for how the Council can help make Selwyn a great place to live and work in,” Mayor Sam Broughton said.

“Just like all households, we

plan our finances, work out what we need to spend and how we’re going to pay for it. As a Council we are here to serve the district and to make sure that people have the best possible opportunities. You can help us by telling us what you think is important for Selwyn and where we should be focusing our attention,” he added.

In the online survey, the Council are asking ratepayers what activities the Council’s priorities should be, and whether the Council should increase, decrease, or maintain the current level of spending.

It is also asking ratepayers if spending were to increase, how should it be paid for and what is their willingness to pay more?

The funds the Council has, come from different sources; mainly from rates, but also from other sources such as user fees,

government subsidies, grants and borrowing.

The survey is one of several ways the Council is seeking feedback, to help with preparing the Long-Term Plan. It builds on themes identified at a recent community workshop, with people representing different demographics, backgrounds, and identified from the annual residents’ survey.

The Council is also carrying out a quick poll, on why people are choosing to move to Selwyn and asking communities to share their ideas for how the Council could improve on social, economic, environmental, or cultural wellbeing in the district.

People have until November 10th, to give their feedback at selwyn.govt.nz/whichway2031.

Everyone who takes part in the survey, will go into a draw to win one of five $100 Prezzy cards.

Beet, Maize & Brassica

• Screened/Crushed Rotten Rock • Compacts Like Concrete • Bulk Deliveries - Truck & Trailer • Lifestyle Driveways - Free

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Sunday, November 1st there was a community meeting held to discuss the formation of a Football Hub in the Malvern region, based in Darfield. The ere was an introduction from Scott Shearing, Shearing and then a presentation from Khalil Gerbeaux, Gerbeaux who is the business development manager at Selwyn United Football Club (SUFC).

“We had a small and disappointing turnout from the community of approximately ten people, but we still managed to have very robust discussions, and managed to agree with SUFC to move forward with progressing the formation of the Hub,” commented Scott Shearing.

“The infrastructure is there, all

setup at the Recreation Centre grounds, we just need players to get it up and running,” he added. “We have proposed to have an open day in the new year at the Recreation Centre, where we can get everyone together and have a kick around,” he said. “In the meantime, the volunteers that have signed up, will have at least one more committee meeting before the end of the year, to which everyone can attend,” he explained. “Thank you goes to Darfield High School for the use of their staff room, and everyone else that attended the meeting. I will be in touch with people to organise another committee meeting,” Scott concluded.

Perhaps it was the long drive to Cheviot, or the distraction of the most picturesque ground in the country, that caused Darfield's cricketers to put up a disappointing effort against the Hurunui side last Saturday.

The day started with the toss being lost, but Darfield were planning to bowl anyway, and they were looking sharp at the start as Jesse Frew picked up two wickets, to see the Magpies at 21/2.

From then on, it was a tough day in the dirt and as the temperature increased so did Cheviots score. Darfield dropped a couple of catches to let the hosts off the hook and their punishment was to come later, when they were forced to jump the fence several times to retrieve the ball, from some well struck sixes.

Liam Foulkes chipped in with two wickets and Josh Roche snatched his first for the Club, but it didn't prevent Cheviot scoring what seemed like an adequate total of 222/5, from their 45 overs.

Boasting a batting line up thick with talent, Darfield backed themselves to chase down the score, especially since the pitch had flattened out in the sun.

A worse start couldn't have been imagined as Nick Jenkins, Jenkins Jesse Frew and Henry Shipley accrued five runs between them. Shipley can count himself the unluckiest, as he was spectacularly caught when the fielder lost sight of the ball, spun 360 degrees on the spot and extended his left arm to balance himself, only to find the ball landing gently in his hand.

Liam Foulkes (19) Ryan Hughes (27) and Alister Collins (23) tried to steady the innings, but once the tail enders joined them for their turn at bat, it was a task beyond even them.

Darfield were bundled out for 104 with 20 overs still unused.

The teams next game is at Mandeville on Saturday 7th November, at 12:30pm, against Ohoka, who were just handed their first defeat of the season by Oxford, last weekend.

Shannon McAleer, Darfield Premier Coach.

GOLF RESULTS

Results 31st October 2020 - 1st Club Champs Over Labour weekend club members competed in the Marlborough Spring Champs in Blenheim, with Andre Du Toit winning the Target Rifle A grade and the Malvern Club Team convincing winners in the teams competition.

Returning to our range for our 1st Club Championship Day of the 2020/21 season, shooters were greeted by a tricky wind and fine hot weather.

As usual, some coped with the wind better than others.

Bevan Mehrtens set the early pace for others to follow. Allan White nearly caught Bevan, but was just pipped by Bevan’s centre count.

Two new visitors were welcomed to the range, Jonno and Jordan wanting to try their hunting rifles on the range.

The classes cater for a range of

Sunday, October 25th saw the final of the Men's Junior Bowling Singles played at Kirwee Bowling Green. Conditions were lovely and there was some remarkably close fought games.

Paul Morriss (Oxford Bowling Club) played Willie Parker (Darfield Bowling Club), with Willie coming away with the win.

Both men played excellent bowls, and the spectators were very appreciative of watching a great final. Malvern President Mary Burke, was there to mark the final game.

L - R: Malvern President Mary Burke presenting the cup to Winner, Willie Parker.

shooting styles and rifle types, from hunters and hunting rifles to more specialised competition rifles.

The rules for our different shooting classes can be found on the NRANZ website.

300 x10

Class

500 x 10

600 x 15

Total OTR

TR A B Mehrtens 50.005 50.007 70.005 170.017 Allan White 49.004 49.006 72.004 170.014 A Du Toit 49.006 50.005 69.004 168.015 C Kershaw Tim Webb

48.004 48.002 69.006 165.012 48.004 49.002 68.002 165.008

Results 31st October 2020 STABLEFORD 1st: M Dewar 43 2nd: J Lewis 3rd: S Lloyd 38 4th: M Michael 5th: B Souness 37 6th: D McLaren 7th: M Westland 37 8th: D Rutter 9th: I Gaunson 36 Closest to the Pins: Pins #3: J Benn #9: M Westland #13: H McPhee #17: S Lloyd Men’s longest Drive: Drive D Rutter Women’s longest Drive: Drive D Macdonald Men’s Longest Putt: Putt B Souness Women’s Longest Putt: Putt J Lewis Two’s: Two’s S Lloyd, W Watson 9 Holes - Stableford: Stableford A Sutherland

39 37 37 36

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D Alexander 43.000 48.002 68.003 159.005

TRB Barry Brown 44.000 45.002 60.002 149.004 Peter Carter 29.000 47.002 61.003 137.005

FTR M Alexander 55.003 54.002 73.002 182.007 A Zietsman 51.002 51.001 68.001 170.004 C Ledbrook 32.001 50.000 78.001 160.002 F-PR Ran Bal 57.003 54.003 79.004 190.010

FO Mike Chui Phil Nichol

59.005 58.002 85.006 202.013 50.002 50.001 73.002 173.005

Contact details and programme for the Malvern Rifle Club can be found on their facebook page: Malvern Rifle Club.

EARLY DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE:

Thursday 12th Nov MONDAY - 10AM

Results 30th October 2020 STABLEFORD 1st: G Coom 28 2nd: M White 23 3rd=: P Collins, M Wills 22 4th: J Morten 21 Results 31st October 2020 HORORATA TROPHY RD1 1st: H Beaumont +4 2nd=: D Mansbridge, C Bishop +3 3rd=: M White, J Perkins +2 4th=: K Beaumont, C Thorne, D Reardon, A Hogg +1 Results 1st November 2020 AMERICAN FOURSOMES 1st=: N Penney & A Harliwich, P Collins & A Collins 67.2 2nd: J Wilson & B Marshall 68 3rd: C Bishop & P Fletcher 70 4th=: S Gilmour & M Inch, K & H Beaumont 70.2 5th: G Chambers & M Wright 73.6 6th: A Kenworthy & G Robertson 74 Results 3rd November 2020 STABLEFORD - 5 HIDDEN HOLES Ladies: 1st: A Green 11 2nd: S Gilmour 6 3rd: M Wright 4 Men: 1st: G Harris 11 2nd: M Wills 11 3rd: P Taylor 9 4th: E Woodward 9

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

SWIMMING LESSONS

PUBLIC NOTICES

St Peter's Community Church

2 x 2 week blocks at Darfield Pool •

Congratulations to all the winners who shot in the Kinney Memorial, Continental Cup and the Perrin Cup on Sunday, November 1st.

Well done to Mead Te Pirita Gun Club for winning the Kinney Trophy.

Results: Kinney Memorial: Mead 44 Darfield 42 Continental Cup: HOA A Grade: Duncan Jefferis 2nd Daniel Feutz 3rd Chris Helem B Grade: Tony Stuart 2nd Murray Robertson 3rd Eddie Hurst C Grade: Andrea Horton-Gaskin 2nd Henry Williams 3rd Tim Pilling Perrin Cup: HOA A Grade: Daniel Feutz B Grade: Tony Stuart C Grade: Tim Pilling

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Rebecca & Christina are offering 10 lessons in the mornings 4-15 Jan 2021 ChrisOna & Caitlyn are offering 10 lessons in the mornings 18-29 Jan 2021

Enquires & bookings please phone ChrisOna 021 0531 880 or Rebecca 3179 055 evenings.

Darfield Netball Clubrooms All welcome!

We require committee members, umpires & coaches for the 2021 season Many hands make light work!!

Enquiries/Apologies: secretary@malvernnetball.co.nz

DARFIELD NETBALL CLUB

Café Hope Sheffield Bowling Club House, Sheffield

All Welcome!

NOVEMBER: • 1-30th Nov • 6 - 8th Nov • 7th Nov • 8th Nov • 9th Nov • 9th Nov • 10th Nov • 10th Nov • 14th Nov • 14th Nov • 15th Nov • 15th Nov • 16th Nov • 17th Nov • 19th Nov • 21st Nov • 22nd Nov • 23rd Nov • 24th Nov DECEMBER: • 6th Dec • 11th Dec • 11th Dec JANUARY: • 4-15th Jan • 18-29th Jan

To be held at the Church 19th November 2020 - at 7:30pm AUTOMOTIVE

ARE you wasting your valuable DARFIELD Automotive. Service time trying to keep up & warrant centre. 3D wheel with your accounts? Call aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, us now for hassle-free Monday - Friday. Your oneaccounting, tax and business stop auto shop! Phone advice - all right on your 03 318 8113. doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, CATTERY Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants. Rolleston Office phone 03 347 4501, Leeston Office phone 03 324 3030.

“Real people, real knowledge”.

BEV’S Clothing Alterations & Repairs. 6 Snowlea Place, Wilfield, West Melton.

Phone 03 347 0703 or 027 210 4517.

CARPET

CARPET

CHIMNEY CLEANING

CLEANING

Tuesday 10th November, 7:30pm At the Darfield Netball Clubrooms All members & public are welcome to a%end.

We are seeking a new President & accepting new Committee Members... Attendance in support of the club would be appreciated!

Any queries please phone Sharon 027 376 8849 or contact by email: darfieldnetball@gmail.com

Selwyn Youth Council Election Applications Open Kirwee Players - The Lion King JR 2020 Hororata Highland Games Hororata Domain 10am Café Hope Sheffield Bowling Clubhouse 1:30pm Haunui Trust AGM St Joseph’s Parish Hall 2:30pm Malvern Community Board Drop-in Session Darfield Library Meeting Room 5pm Have your say - SDC Long Term Plan, online surveys close today 7:30pm Darfield Netball Club AGM Darfield Netball Clubrooms Darfield & Sheffield Pools Open today 10:30am Africa to Selwyn - West African Music, Rhythm & Dance Rolleston Community Centre 1pm Darfield Pool Party & BBQ Darfield Pool, Ross Street The Woolshed Tour - Life’s a Bitch + Mel Parsons Windwhistle 7pm Malvern Netball Club AGM Darfield Netball Clubrooms 9:30am Driving Skills Refresher W Melton Community Centre 7:30pm St Peter’s Community Church AGM St Peters Church, Springfield 2020 Courtenay A&P Show Day Kirwee Showgrounds 10am Community Recycling & Bulky Waste Drop Off Day Hawkins Pit, Darfield 4pm Malvern Community Board Monthly Meeting Darfield Library 9:30am Driving Skills Refresher W Melton Community Centre

5pm

All Denominations Welcome!

ALTERATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICES

Open 10am SUNDAY 8TH NOV

Springfield

ACCOUNTANTS

Monday 16th Nov, 7:00pm

PUBLIC NOTICES

Darfield Village Meats - Christmas orders cut-off date Darfield Village Meats - Christmas Home Kill Processing Service cut-off date Closing date for Proposed Selwyn District Plan Submissions Morning Swimming Lessons with Rebecca & Christina Morning Swimming Lessons with Christina & Caitlyn

Darfield Pool Darfield Pool

CARRS Chimney Cleaning. CARPET CARPET/Window Cleaning.

Servicing the Selwyn district. Thorough job, good price, $60 per chimney. Phone 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 e n d e d . P h o n e / leave a message. text Robert anytime on CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log 027 299 9599.

-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes DRIVEWAYS and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards any sized open fire. We quote and dairy lanes our speciality. and undertake repairs, flue Screened rotten-rock, it’s local extensions and install bird and lasts better. Springfield netting. 0800 224 464 Quarry phone 318 4132.

Members NZHHA.

Friday 6th November 2020

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Darfield Life Church

CHURCH NOTICES

HOUSE TO RENT

SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER At 10:30am

H ORORATA T ownship. 3 bedroom, plus sleepout and garage. Large fenced section Log-burner. Warm open-plan kitchen/living room. call Regan for details 027 263 2631.

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

LIFESTYLE BLOCK

PAINTING & DECORATING

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Painting and Decorating services!

Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof Painting  Quality Services Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

LIFESTYLE block maintenance.

FIREWOOD & COAL Weed spraying, mowing, FIREWOOD & COAL SCRAP METAL hedge trimming. General farm/ garden maintenance. Animal W A N T E D ! B e s t p r i c e s ! health. Sheep transport. Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Please phone 027 262 9200.

Buying cars & farm machinery.

Specialising in farm clean-ups.

LOCKSMITH Rod McQuoid - buyer. Ph 027 3 SPECIAL: 6m Poplar $490 LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 695 0480 or 0800 030 712.

24hr mobile service, keys Phone: 03 312 4637 cut and general lock SITUATION VACANT Mobile: 021 260 4520 and safe maintenance.

Email: e.wakelin@outlook.com EFTPOS available. Call FENCING Contractor, looking to L oc k t i g h t S ec u r i ty o n employ a fencer for local and GARDENING high country work, experience R K FIREWOOD 021 171 8060. with heavy machinery an Supplying wood for this Winter!

GENERAL garden maintenance PAINTING & DECORATING Old Man Pine, Bluegum, advantage. May suit Uni Macrocarpa, Oregon. in the Darfield area. student. Please phone 021 TRY THE HOT MIX! Domestic hedge trimming, 640 748.

EUpos available. pruning and edging.

All top quality, clean wood.

Please phone Kane on Phone Rini SITUATION VACANT 027 467 6613.

027 451 7300

AC & EA WAKELIN Firewood Suppliers

HEDGE TRIMMING FOR SALE POINT of lay hyline/shavers pullets for sale. Please phone 021 863 158.

WALNUTS Rex - $5 per kg.

647 Cullens Road or phone 03 318 3113.

WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

PAINTING & DECORATING

SHEEP SHEARING

MOBILE SHEEP SHEARING Drenching Foot Trimming Crutching General Animal Welfare Advice.

Call Shaun Adams for a quote on

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021 204 1274 SITUATION VACANT

‘For all your decorating needs’

Micky Conway

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Owner Operated Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

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

021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com

FULLY INSURED

DRIVER (Class 5) REQUIRED Moorpork Ltd requires a full Ome Class 5 driver for transporOng pigs from our 2 modern, high health indoor piggeries at Oxford and Aylesbury, to Timaru, Sunday to Thursday with a modern automaOc tractor unit and 16m trailer. This posiOon is based in Aylesbury and available from the end of November.

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 14th Nov, 10:30am, 17 Bridge Road, Greendale.

Desk, 2000w convention heater, speakers, sleeping bag, preserving jars, storage boxes, other domestic items.

HEDGE TRIMMING

Phone Craig for a booking...

0800 SNIP IT  027 222 1632

• Hedge & Shelter Belt Cutting • Under Pivot & Gorse Hedge Cutting • Smaller Machine - Avant 750 (for confined space or tight access cutting) • Tree Topping • Clean Ups • Mulching / Verge Mowing.

Moorpork Ltd

ROOF MAINTENANCE

ROOF & house maintenance.

All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing.

General repairs. Phone 03 347 6702.

ROOF & property services. 2 storey work! Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol), moss control, silicone seal, spouting clean & repairs, spider & fly control, bird proofing, roof painting. All roof & spouting types. Call Arthur’s, 7 days, 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 or 027 584 7980.

Applicants are required to: • Keep truck and trailer washed, cleaned and maintained on a daily basis • Maintain our strict biosecurity standards, health and safety pracOces and excellent stockmanship • Load and unload all classes of pigs • Hold and maintain a Class 5 licence.

Moorpork offers: • CompeOOve salary package • Socialable hours – 45 hours per week • All work gear provided.

Applicants must be NZ ciOzens, permanent residents or have a valid work visa, and be a resident of New Zealand at the Ome of applicaOon. ApplicaOons close 18 November 2020.

If you would like to apply for this posiMon, please email CV's with 2 references to: cherie.moorpork@farmside.co.nz or phone Cherie Ackroyd on 027 297 3777 Ben Voice on 027 459 5871

Friday 6th November 2020 SITUATION WANTED

WORK WANTED Hi, my name is Carter. I am 15 years old, turning 16 early December. I am looking for work during the weekends and the up-coming school holidays.

I will give anything a try, I have had some experience on a dairy farm and operating machinery.

Honest and reliable!

Please call me on 027 411 4258 Or back-up number, my Dad (Deane) on 021 573 656.

STUMP GRINDING

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SITUATION VACANT

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PHONE:

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Please phone 027 228 9868

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CARAVAN - looking for older style caravan. Please text photos and information to 027 748 1622.

DEAD, DEAD damaged or derelict cars, trucks, vans & 4WD’s, including motorbikes.

Cash paid. Please phone 03 318 0650.

SPACE to park shipping container (3 x 40ft) & a porta-com, up to 2 years. Also space for chicken run/ enclosure. Will consider property with 1-2 bedroom house/cottage. Ph 317 8080.

WINDOW REPAIRS

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Darfield, Burnham, Greendale, Hororata, Sheffield, Springfield & Kirwee areas, phone or text Darryl: 027 316 9968 All other areas, including West Melton & Rolleston, phone or text Wilf: 022 044 0654

WINDOW REPAIRS SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Got a broken glass window?

Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/ Double glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry. Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

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

General household & business electrical work.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

Ph: 021 387 750 COMPUTER

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Networking, Virus protection, Backup Re-loading and Restoring of Windows. Plain old fashioned Help & Assistance!

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Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

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Free online quotes. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz Ph 0800 368 468.

TRADES PORTABLE sawmill for all your timber requirements and macrocarpa sales. Please phone Graeme Knowles on 021 613 229.

UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes.

Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

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BREAKING NEWS - ONLINE TUITION! You can now see and talk to me in real time. After school slots available.

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• 25 years experience Phone David Barnhill • Local qualified builder 027 618 2345 • All types of work or undertaken including additions, a/h 317 9144 alterations, new houses, sheds etc

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david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

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

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 • H: 03 317 9174 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)

EMAIL COLOUMN CONTACT MANDY JOHNSTON (MRS J)

03 318 1552  027 337 8819 1362 Courtenay Road, Kirwee www.kipmcgrath.co.nz/darfield or find Kip McGrath Darfield on Facebook

The room was full of pregnant women with their husbands.

The instructor said, “Ladies, remember that exercise is good for you.

Walking is especially beneficial. It strengthens the pelvic muscles and will make delivery that much easier. Just pace yourself, make plenty of stops and try to stay on a soft surface like grass or a path.” “Gentlemen, remember - you’re in this together.

It wouldn’t hurt you to go walking with her. In fact, that shared experience would be good for you both.” The room suddenly became very quiet as the men absorbed this information. After a few moments a man, name unknown, at the back of the room, slowly raised his hand. “Yes?” said the Instructor. “I was just wondering if it would be all right if she carries a golf bag while we walk?”