Issue 725 Friday 18th December 2015

Inside this issue: Coalgate Tavern’s 2 Soundtrack For Summer Season’s Gree ng From The 3 Malvern News Team St John’s Youth Prizegiving 4 Exhibi on Features 5 Talented Local Ar st Motocross Xmas Party 5 DarďŹ eld Police Message 6 Fire Brigade Xmas Party 7 DarďŹ eld Fire Brigade 7 Hororata Playcentre Xmas 8 DarďŹ eld Parents Group 8 DarďŹ eld Preschool 8 Twelve Days of Xmas 9 Windwhistle Fundraiser 10 DarďŹ eld Life Church 10 More For You Opening 11 TM Dance cont...

12-13 DarďŹ eld Parent Group 13 Xmas Garden Trail 15 Mayor Message 16 Charge for Breaching Fire 16 Restric ons Toxic Algal Bloom 17 Amy Adams Message 18 Emergency Stats 18 DarďŹ eld Rural Fire 19 Malvern Anglican Parish 19 Glentunnel Road Safety 20 DarďŹ eld Garden Club 20 Aquaduct Open Day 21 DarďŹ eld Bap st Church 22 Dunsandel Young Farmers 23 Waimak Golf Tournament 24 Sports Reports 25 Public No ces 26-27 Dates To Remember 26 ClassiďŹ eds 27-29 Trades 29-32 Email Column 32

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Friday 18th December 2015

The Tara Marshall Dance and Fitness Studio welcomed family and friends to their annual, end of year show, held at Villa Maria College, Christchurch. The Show, held on December 13th was an outstanding success with an audience of around 280 attending.

There were over one hundred dancers involved in the event and as always, the dancers thoroughly enjoyed performing in the show that they work so hard toward. This was especially true for the very excited little ones who had their first time on stage.

Students showcased dancing in jazz, hip hop and contemporary styles and they ranged from the age of three years up to advanced students.

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Pictured: Overall Excellence in Dance: Neve Molloy. “I've watched this young lady work hard in class from day one this year. Her improvement is huge, her work ethic in and out of the studio is fantastic, she has an awesome stage personality along with a great attitude, and I'm really delighted to award the Overall Excellence in Dance Award along with an unlimited pass to term 1 classes to Neve,� Tara enthused about her student.

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Next edi on will be distributed Friday 22nd Jan 2016 Deadline - 1pm Tuesday 19th Jan 2016

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Merry Christmas from the team at the Malvern News

The Malvern News oďŹƒce will close on Friday 18th Dec 2015 and will re-open on Monday 18th Jan 2016

(Gluten free op ons available) Also - gourmet relishes: - Mint & Apple - Beetroot - Feijoa & Rhubarb

Ph Val MacKenzie 021 161 3274

Christmas Gift Ideas Malvern tea-towels and aprons.

Another new option is cushions made by Janine Kirkby (Rugg) of Coalgate.

Cushions:

- $45 (with inner) - $30 (without inner) Aprons: - $20 Tea towels: - $10

These can all be purchased from Mason’s Drapery, Darfield.

Proceeds to Springfield School

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CLO SED XMAS DAY ONLY Steve & Ann would like to wish all our Patrons a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year

Normal Hours apply over the Christmas Period

Ph 03 318 1814 Bruce Leeming (right) from Vinegar Jam accompanying Ian McGunnigle (left) at Hagley Jazz.

Vinegar Jam will be collaborating again, with Ian as a guest on Sunday to bring keen listeners a summer treat of some of the best jazz music in Canterbury from some truly talented musicians.

We are open throughout the fes ve season!

29th, 30th & 31st Dec: 9am - 4pm Closed Public Holidays.

Back to Normal 3rd January 2016.

Come enjoy our courtyard dining & friendly service.

Have a beau ful Xmas!

Home of the

The Coalgate Tavern will present an outstanding day of music to appeal to both young and old on Sunday, December 20th - a great warm-up to the Christmas break.

Well known, long-time musician Bruce Leeming is the driving force behind the event and the popular performer will feature with his band ‘Vinegar Jam’, which he describes with a smile as, “three old dudes and a drummer playing Jazz and stuff”.

But there’s an incredible line-up of sound for total entertainment; everything from the Meaniez, a rock party band and ‘Geordie’ Geordie’ with his Ukelele old time favourites, to Graham Martin joined by Art Kuiper playing Chet Atkins style guitar

c o u n t r y b l u e s a n d a allow,” Bruce enthused.

“Gruntfuttock Revival” - six See the advertisement in this piece rock, good time band. issue for full details of this fun “There may be even more event at the Coalgate Tavern. performers, if time and space

Vinegar Jam Session COALGATE TAVERN Sunday 20th Dec 1:00pm - 6:00pm Jazz, Country, Blues & more!

Bistro meals available from 5:30pm

Christmas Hours th th Closed 25 - 29 Dec, open from 30th Dec.

Special New Year Menu

Available from 30th Dec - 3rd Jan. Ph 03 318 7686 or visit www.theoaksofdarfield.co.nz

Friday 18th December 2015

winebar & restaurant

The Malvern News team - Jan Crossley, Lois Haskett, Nicki Rolleston, Chevonn Walker and Jan Thomas. onsite in Darfield, and is something we're inherently proud of.

We love hearing all the successes (and a few failures!) of those around us and enjoy being able to bring them to you.

We're human, which means we can get it wrong, but we always try to do our very, very, best and sincerely hope we can continue to do so.

We’re so enjoying all the new changes in and around the township - offering everything needed, and without the need to travel. We look forward to seeing more new businesses get up and running and welcome them to Darfield.

Christmas is a time for friends and families, but we are aware

not everyone has them around them, for whatever reason. The News team does sincerely hope, that however our readers are spending the Christmas season, it's relaxing, enjoyable and a helluva lot of fun!

It’s the only time of the year our hardworking team can rest and recuperate and so this will be our last issue for 2015 and we’ll be back on deck on January 18th. We wish you all the very best and look forward to providing the same good service and provision of News and printing services in 2016.

Take care, keep safe and look after you and yours ☺

Merry Christmas and a (very) Happy New Year From the Malvern News Team.

Main Road, Darfield.

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It's been a learning curve year for the owners of the News with confirmation that communication can bridge most obstacles - but that all parties need to partake!

2016 will be a year of changes for the News (and our business neighbours Gnomes Alpine Sports) as we embark on the biggest change to our operations since each party took on their businesses. Watch this space for developments.

It's always a good time to thank our advertisers, but none more so than now. We are so appreciative of your continued support, because without it there would be no local ‘News’ in the mailbox and we cannot thank you enough. We also are indebted to the contributors of sports results, jokes, letters, news snippets and photographs - the ’News’ just couldn’t be the same with your content.

The Malvern News is of course, as you no doubt already knew, the only newspaper in the area owned by locals. Locals who live locally, work locally and have the local community at heart.

The whole process from newspaper production to the printing of it, is completed

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George, Julie and the Team wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe New Year.

Live Music This Weekend

PHONE 03 318 2719

• Closed 25th - 29th Dec • Open 30th - 31st Dec • Closed New Years Day • Normal Hours Resume 2nd Jan

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Bar/ Bottle Store • Closed Xmas Day • Closed Boxing Day • New Years Day open from 3pm • Other days from 11am

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Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to All

Liquor Centre Café Courtesy Bus

Best Buy: 6 pack Woodstock 7% 330ml cans 2 for $25

Phone (03) 318 8325 stay@darfieldhotel.co.nz • www.darfieldhotel.co.nz

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NZ Cherries $14.99

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2 McMillan Street, Darfield Christmas Hours: Tues 22nd & Wed 23rd Dec Late Night until 9pm Christmas Day Closed Sat 26th Dec Closed Johnny Fresh and the Sun 27th & Mon 28th Open team would like to 1st, 2nd & 3rd Jan Closed

Normal Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm

74 Homebush Road (SH72) Glentunnel Ph 03 318 2852 7 DAYS - TILL 7pm

Closed Christmas Day Only!!

thank all their customers for their support!

The St John Darfield Youth’s end of year prize giving was held on December 9th. The St John Youth programmes are split into two age groups with the Cadets being the largest of the two. These programmes are for all young people aged eight to eighteen. Cadets are grouped into various levels for training, competitions, events, camps and even social activities to suit their individual goals and abilities. There are numerous mixed activities which give senior Cadets a chance to take the lead and step up as role models for the junior Cadets to aspire to. St John Darfield also runs ‘Penguins’ for six to eight year olds and there were plenty of smiling recipients from both groups at the prize giving.

THE GLENTUNNEL STORE Country Store with lots more!!

110 years of service to community & travellers

Penguins (6(6-8 Yr Olds) Participation: Mikayla Turpin Attendance: Jack Williamson Cadets (8(8-18 Yr Olds) Trophies Most Improved: Charlotte Courtney Attendance: Alicia Bradley

Toni Williamson Jenny Walter Most Improved: As voted for by the senior cadets: Chloe Carter Tessa Bellamy Cadet’s Cadet: As voted for by all cadets: Jenny Walter.

Hot Coffee Sandwiches Hot Pies Ice Creams Groceries Galore Confec onery Magazines LPG BoOle Refills 91 Petrol and a lot more.....

Jenny Walter: The Cadet’s Cadet.

Voted for by other cadets as the person who most represents their values.

41a South Terrace, Darfield • Ph 318 7526

Christmas Hours Closed 24th, 25th and 26th.

Otherwise normal hours.

The team at Doughboys wish to thank their loyal customers and wish them a Merry Christmas!

Pizza, Pasta & Roast Meals available everyday!

Friday 18th December 2015

Anyone heading into the city during December or January should make the Bryce Gallery on Riccarton Road a destination. Their Summer Collection - An All Artist Show opened on Saturday and contains two works by talented local artist (and News staff member) Chevonn Walker.

Walker Nineteen year old Chevonn attended the exhibition opening

and while admitting she was blown away by the enormity of the Gallery and the variety of the exhibits, was pleased to note that her two pieces were startlingly different from the rest.

“I felt the majority of other works fitted into the category of being more abstract and free flowing, rather than the intricacy of my work,” Chevonn

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commented.

This is the first ‘exhibition’ Chevonn has had work accepted into, although she has sold many pieces online, or by word of mouth. Her dad, Brian, approached the Gallery and showed them some of her work, and they welcomed her to exhibit in the now-open exhibition.

Chevonn, who was educated at Darfield High School, where not only did she study art, but was also the 2014 Head of Culture, commented that a picture such as those in the exhibition (mixed media works done in acrylic and shellac) would take around six or seven hours to complete.

Chevonn definitely has an unique talent for this intricate style of painting - something which the Gallery recognised when inviting her to join them.

Chevonn’s works in the current exhibition are for sale.

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The team at The Canterbury Mini Motocross Club welcomed a very special guest to their Christmas party, held on December 6th. Santa’s presence at the event certainly provided a lot of fun for the young riders and their families.

The Christmas party was held on Deans Road, near Darfield and began with riding in the morning - mixed classes of Mini team relay races. Mums were not left out of the equation either - with the young ones having a giggle when they took to the track on a variety of bikes, for a race of their own!

Entertainment also featured a bouncy castle, games and BBQ, - all the elements needed to create a fantastic, fun-filled day for the whole family.

wish to thank you for your patronage throughout the year and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

cember The Bakery will close 4pm, 24th De and re-open 11th January 2016.

Santa having a chat with Lochie Turnham before adding him to the ‘nice’ list for this year.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year

All Bakery food will be half price on 24th December from 2:30pm

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‘Take personal responsibility I recall the first senior rugby and care of your personal training session I attended upon leaving school, when I possessions.’

and remove the key from the ignition when not in use. arrived in Turangi and left my • Lock your vehicle away in a gear bag outside the rugby garage where possible. club training rooms.

• When away from your A local man arrived and said, home, shut the windows “I would not leave your bag and lock the doors of your there boy, you are in Turangi house and outbuildings. now!”

That small piece of advice was Follow these three basic steps taken on board and has and you will drastically reduce served me well ever since. the chances of being the victim In Darfield and the wider of a crime.

Selwyn District we live in a The local Darfield Police would relatively safe community. like to thank the volunteers in However, running through our our community for their great area are the Old West Coast work over the past year and in and Main West Coast, Roads. particular the Fire brigades, St These roads are travelled by John Ambulance and Malvern the whole cross section of Community Patrol. society moving between Stay safe on the roads over Christchurch and places West. the holiday period and if out The vast majority of crimes socialising have a plan in place that local Police attend may to ensure you get home safely never have happened if people if drinking. had taken more personal Darfield Police wish everyone a responsibility for their personal very happy Christmas and possessions, and been more Prosperous New Year. security conscious.

Some basic common sense Senior Constable Andy Grant home security advice - that on behalf of Dave Pitkethley and Tony Beaumont. should always be followed is: • Always lock your vehicle The Darfield Police Team

NICK & YOLANDE HOWELL - YOUR LOCAL VETS IN ROLLESTON Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm

Wishing everyone a happy Christmas!

We are closed on the public holidays only.

From all of us at Darfield ITM we wish you a Safe and Happy Christmas!

We will be closing on the 24th December at 2pm and re-opening on the 29th December.

Then closing 31st of December and re-opening on 5th January PH: 03 318 7474 85 NORTH TERRACE DARFIELD Email: info@darfielditm.co.nz

Friday 18th December 2015

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Come along & join us for learning, fun & education at…

Darfield Playcentre Quality early childhood education for 0 - 6 year olds.

Open Monday - Friday: 9am - 12pm 8 Ross St (Next to Primary School)

20 hours free for 3&4 year olds

Where adults and children work, play, learn & grow together.

Any queries phone 027 627 8993

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

ANNABEL’S EDUCARE & KINDERGARTENS South Tce, Darfield Annabel’s Educare:

3 & 4 Year Kindergarten:

Close: 24th Dec - 3pm Re-open: 5th January 2016

Close: 24th Dec - 3pm Reopen: 8th January 2016

Thank you to all our past and present families for your support Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy Holidays

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a fantas)c 2016!

1D Cardale St Darfield

Ph 03 318 8836

Closed from 25th Dec reopen Tues 5th January 2016, at 7:30am

www.darfieldpreschool.co.nz

Last Friday, December 11th, Hororata Domain resounded with children’s laughter as quite a crowd gathered to attend the Hororata Playcentre’s end of year Christmas party. The event was attended and greatly enjoyed by fifteen children and their families. Highlights of the morning included a special visit from Santa in a big red fire engine to hand out presents, along with flavoured milk provided by Fonterra. The Playcentre would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Hororata Volunteer Fire Brigade and to Roger Parsons for red-suited services!

Adults who attended the party L to R: Ingrid Harris, Sara Irving, Alice Wright, Jennie Kjelgaard, Roger Parsons, Amanda Scott Richards, Paige Craft, Diana Watson, Vicky Edwards, Tara McCallum.

Earlier this month, on December 3rd, Darfield Plunket Parents Group held their first dessert evening. The night was a roaring success, with almost thirty attendees enjoying a relaxed and very social dessert evening at The Terrace Winebar and Restaurant. Event organiser Ainsley Bell commented, “it was lovely seeing some of the mums come along who had met each other previously at the new mums’ Plunket coffee mornings (which Ainsley also organises).

To see their friendships continuing and developing

Wow! Where has 2015 gone? As Christmas approaches it has been a time for the staff, children and families to reflect and celebrate the exciting developments which have happened at Darfield Preschool & Nursery throughout the year.

With the help of members of the community and the generous sponsorship of local businesses the Preschool has made some major improvements. Of particular note is the establishment of a significant vegetable garden, the building of a bike track and the installation of sun sails. Our next vision is to develop the outdoor area to include a range of natural challenging obstacles, as well as areas for water and

makes bringing these events to fruition, all the more worthwhile.

“The Darfield Parents Group has been set up to help parents in the area connect with other parents and this event was definitely a great starting point.”

There was much brainstorming over the delicious desserts, with one event concept being brought to a reality in January when the Teddy Bears’ Picnic will take place (see article and advertisement in this edition for further details of this). There was also much discussion about the possibility of a wine tasting

tour and a walking group definitely watch this space! The dessert evening was even responsible for recruiting another two volunteers to the committee, “which was fantastic,” Ainsley added.

Ainsley is passionate about organising events which bring the community and its families together. “We hope to see as many families as possible make the most of having this Teddy Bears’ Picnic event held locally, so do tell your friends and family to meet you down there,” Ainsley concluded!

Teacher Katie Smithers supervising the creation of the Preschool Christmas tree to enter into the Selwyn District Council’s Christmas tree competition. L to R: Haidee Worsfold, Xavier Bevan-Rolton, Ruby Peacock, Manny Perkins, Ruby Lee and Brylee Shepherd. exploratory play. The Centre is proud of their achievements this year and are looking forward to a fun filled and exciting 2016.

Darfield Preschool & Nursery

wish their families and all members of the community a very safe and happy Christmas.

Clare Clatworthy Centre Manager

Friday 18th December 2015

Darfield’s Trinity Church is being adorned again with an Advent Calendar being painted on its windows for a second year. Advent Calendars are used to count down the days to Christmas in the season of Advent and were first developed by German Lutherans in the nineteenth century. The most common ones here and overseas were made of paper or card with 25 little windows. A window is opened on every day in December and a Christmas picture is displayed underneath, until Christmas Day is reached.

When they were first made, they displayed scenes from the Christmas story of the birth of Jesus. In Darfield, at Trinity Church on the corner of SH 73 and Bangor Road, the month of December began with 24 empty picture frames (instead of doors) painted on the north side of the church. Each day a new picture is painted on the window by a volunteer painter.

This year volunteer painters came from Darfield, Hororata, and Sheffield with the youngest so far, only four years old. The Christmas story as told in the

Gospels of Matthew and Luke is being portrayed in the paintings, along with the occasional window that explains the significance of some of the items and symbols in use at Christmas. Viewers will also find the stories behind why there is carolling, or mince pies, St Nicholas, and angels or stars on the top of Christmas trees, interspersed with the story windows.

The painted windows will remain on the church until January 6th, the official end of the Christmas season (which of course is twelve days long hence the song: The Twelve Days of Christmas).

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Wishing everyone a Merry Xmas.

I will be available over the holiday period if you have any Council concerns.

John Morten 317 9001 or 027 002 578

Merry Christmas Members of the Malvern Community Board would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Safe, Happy Holidays.

We are available throughout the holidays for any concerns you may have.

Jenny Gallagher, Bob Mugford, Mary Ireland, Judith Pascoe, Kerry Pauling, Cr John Morten, Cr Sam Broughton

Darfield Jail Christmas Grotto 16 - 24 Dec 2015 Rev Susan Baldwin admires young Jack Collins of Darfield (suitably attired in a painting coverall!) handiwork on the Trinity Church windows.

Santa will be in session between 3 - 6pm The Malvern Community Board are hosting a Christmas Grotto at the Darfield Jail.

• Bring your camera when Santa is in session and take photos with the chirpy old gent.

• Santa will have a mailbox for all your letters between 16-22 Dec and if you are lucky he will send you a letter back (full mailing address required)!

• There will be a small gift for each child.

• Late night Friday 18th December, 3 - 7:30pm y Everybod e Working with m o Communities lc is we

The Church looking artily festive.

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Opening Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 9am - 5pm

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Beautiful products from Paris LA Biosthetique

Tues & Thurs 9am - 7:30pm

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Sat 8am - 1pm

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Ph Rhonda Stills 318 8206 Enquiries Welcome

L-R: Ruby, Willie, Joe, Luke and Lachlan from Windwhistle School holding certificates from the Champion Centre in recognition of ‘making a difference’.

Windwhistle Year 6 students were delighted to present the Champion Centre with a $600 donation on Thursday, December 10th. The Windwhistle ambassadors raised and presented the funds to the Centre themselves and the donation will be used towards the playground area. The local young fundraisers were also afforded a rare opportunity to visit the Centre, receiving a guided tour before helping out with the Christmas party. The Champion Centre is an early intervention centre for special needs pre-schoolers and is a sanctuary for both the children and their families. The staff consists of around sixty specialist teachers who provide a safe, nurturing learning environment, with each child on an individually tailored programme, to meet their specialised needs such as cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome or autism. The Centre is only partially Government funded, so relies on donations and they were extremely grateful to Windwhistle School for theirs.

Christmas greetings everyone.

Christmas seems to have a different meaning and purpose for people these days.

For many it is a time for family and friends, for others, it is a break from work, off holidaying and having fun. For some it is a festive season, a time of good will to all men and a time of

The team at New Image Hair Studio wish all our clients a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

58 South Terrace, Darfield â—? Ph 318 8605

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Thurs 24 Dec Christmas Day Boxing Day Sun 27th Dec Mon 28th Dec Tues 29th Dec Weds 30th Dec Thurs 31st Dec New Years Day Sat 2nd Jan Sun 3rd Jan Mon 4th Jan Tues 5th Jan

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A great range of affordable gifts for everyone!

Aaron & the team wish you a happy & healthy 2016 Thank you to all our customers for your loyal support during the year!

Normal Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm, Sat 9am - 12noon

giving, and of course there is Santa and all those presents that we look forward to opening and enjoying.

But let’s not forget the real reason for Christmas. In the Bible, they recorded stories (testimonies) of all the great things God did and retold them generation after generation. All his mighty works, the signs and wonders and the demonstration of his power. So that no one would forget who he was and what he had done, lest they fall back into moral decline and the consequences that come with that. Sadly we read again and again how those testimonies were not passed on, and the outcome was the repeated decline of a nation.

So God decided to do something new. This time he sent his own Son. A Saviour born in a manger.

People say history has a habit of repeating itself over and

over, but let’s see if we can retell the reason for Christmas and pass it on to the next generation, lest they also forget.

Our children enjoyed Santa until they grew. We have always celebrated the giving of gifts and our special time with family and friends. I really enjoy Christmas and all the fun times it brings, but I never want to forget the true reason for Christmas. I enjoy telling people about my Saviour and the testimony of all he has done for me and the many others that I know about. Our community and our nation will continue to be a better place when a little bit of Jesus is talked about, so that he is able to live on in all of our hearts.

Wishing you all a happy and enjoyable Christmas.

Wayne Watson Darfield Life Church

KAREN CART Formerly of DarďŹ eld Hair Bou que can be contacted on 021 0274 1781 or 03 317 9976 Thank you to all my clients for their support.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

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The Darfield Dental Centre will be closing on Tuesday 22nd December 2015.

We re-open Friday 8th January 2016.

For severe pain emergency over the Christmas period the on-call cell phone is 027 683 0679.

All other normal enquires, including non urgent breakages, please leave a message on 318 8392.

To all our customers,

Have a Safe & Merry Christmas

The team at ‘More for You’ L to R: Bridget Carter, Jayne and Sarah Moore, Paige Davies and Inge Daimiens.

Darfield’s ‘More for You’ beauty salon held two extremely well received, welcome days, for clients, prospective clients and members of the community last week, and last weekend. The first on Wednesday, December 9th was a client ViP night and saw surrounding car-parking at a premium as clients took the opportunity of viewing the new premises and finding out everything ‘More for You’ professionals can do. The public open day on Saturday,

December 12th saw a steady stream of people through the elegant, new premises, all eager to meet staff and owners and ‘tour’ the extensive new facility.

The ‘More for You’ team were on hand to welcome and chat with old and new clients about their fantastic range of products and services. While specials vouchers, beauty advice and demonstrations were available and ongoing throughout the day.

womens & mens haircuts & colour Thank you to all my wonderful clients for their loyalty, conversations and laughs throughout the year - at the Shearing Shed.

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and your New Year is brighter.

Take Care, Have Fun - Your Shearer Karen.

Closed 24th Dec - 19th Jan 11 Cardale Street, Darfield - Phone: 03 317 9400

Dawn Logan BA (Psyc) Cert Psyc Care (Otago) A & D Counselling (C.I.T)

• Continuing to offer counselling in Darfield and surrounding Malvern communities since 2005 • The service offers mature, experienced support for mental health, addiction and relationship problems • Restoring a good quality of life for the client is the ultimate purpose of this service

Dawn extends Christmas greetings & will be available for support during the holiday period.

Phone 027 252 7533 Enquiries strictly confidential

“The feedback from those attending was positive and exciting,” said co-owner Jayne Moore.

Moore “Customers are loving the new space and looking forward to coming here for their first treatments in the new salon - designed to completely pamper and professionally care for them.

“Sarah (Sarah Sarah Moore - coowner) and I would like to especially thank our amazing staff, family and friends for their help with organising these events. We had many new and existing customers calling in during the week, something we’ve really enjoyed. We’d like to encourage anyone to drop in, any time for a look,” Jayne enthused. “Although we are now in the midst of our busiest weeks of the year, we still have a few gaps left in the book and may be able to accommodate those wanting a Christmas spruce-up. Also remember us for Christmas vouchers and gift packs for those special people who deserve a treat,” Jayne finished.

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Closing at 5pm Closed Open for bookings Closed Normal hours resume

Midwest Mews, South Terrace, Darfield Phone 03 318 7687 sugarspice@xtra.co.nz

NORMAL OPENING HOURS • Mon: 7:30 - 11:30 • Tue: Closed • Wed: 7:30 - 12:30

2:30 - 7:00

• Thurs: 2:00 - 7:00 • Fri:

7:30 - 12:00

2:00 - 4:00

Open for emergencies on the 30th December • Sat/Sun: Closed

We will be closed from 23rd December - 6th January.

Merry Christmas to all - thanks for your support this year.

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L-R: Lily Payton helping Poppy Molloy, Anna Smith, Alicia Bavin, Rubie Leech, Marley Williams, Nim Poole, Rubie Dalley, Trinity Wright and Abbi Moore with Robot number one. ....continued from front page.

Trophies Awarded 2015

Encouragement Award: Laura Wason, Milan Beattie, Mikayla Turpin

Jnr Sp Awards Effort & Consistency: Nim Poole, Alica Bavin

The following medals were awarded to students Tara recognised for their continuous hard work, improvement and dedication to dance!

Teresa Barnhill, Breanna Hodges, Niamh Moriarty, Emily Bitmead JAZZ

Most Improved Tiny Tot: Hannah Oakley Trophy: Poppy Molloy Shining Star Award: Amelia Lingard Trophy: Rubie Leech

Most Improved Junior Hodges Family Trophy: Ella Forrester-Rolton

Most Improved Intermediate Knowles Family Trophy: Lily Payton, May Sweeney

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year

Most Improved Senior Foster Family Trophy: Jessica Galletly

CONTEMPORARY Contemporary Achiever Award Scott Mckeown Trophy: Aleisha Knowles HIP HOP

Most Improved Junior Beginner - Lydia Redmond Trophy: Levi Turpin

Most Improved Junior Canterbury Sawmill Trophy: Zahara Sutton, Ruby Marshall Most Improved Inter/Senior Oliver Family Trophy: Sophie Brettkelly CHOSEN OVER ALL CLASSES Enthusiasm Effort and Consistency Boys award - Patterson Fmily Cup: Eddie Adams Effort And Consistency - Pre Grade Renee Cullen Trophy: Leni Moore & Paige Adams Effort and Consistency - Junior Breanna Hodges Trophy: Jade Abraham Effort and Consistency - Int/Snr Penells Family Trophy : Alex McGregor Dancer showing most enjoyment of dance - Panfilow Family Trophy: Ella Marsh Stage Personality - Junior Brooke Thomason Trophy: Georgie Hamilton Stage Personality - Int/snr Rhonda Marshall Trophy: Jade Collier Senior Role Model Tara Marshall Trophy: Pippa Foster Excellence in NZAMD: Jade Collier & Millie Wilson Most Dedicated Ray Marshall Trophy: Jaida Banks & Maia Adams Rising Star Isabella Lingard Trophy: Ella Lagan Most Promising Student Ruth Hodges Trophy: Rory Perrin Over All Excellence in Dance Tara Marshall Trophy: Neve Molloy

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Kirwee: 782 Miles Road - What an opportunity here to own a larger 10.0036ha lifestyle property. The property hosts an older home, three bedrooms with lots of living space, set in a mature setting, with great patio area. Amazing sheds, three-bay covered in shed, three-bay high stud with enclosed workshop, cattle yards, excellent fencing and pasture. For Sale $850,000 Plus GST (if any). Phone to view.

Rolleston: 14 Kingsley Place - Section 1183m2 home 237m2.

Five bedrooms, office, open plan kitchen/dining /living with separate media room, double internal access garage.

For Sale: By Negotiation.

Rolleston: 178A Lowes Rd - “Stunning Award Winning Home”.

Five bedrooms, entertainer’s kitchen, media room, separate lounge. Superior enclosed outdoor living area.1173m2 section private and secure. For Sale: $759,000.

West Melton: “Black Stump” - 4 ha of superior lifestyle situated at 46 Johnson Road. The home offers four bedrooms and two living areas, with a glorious deck area overlooking the garden.

Five-bay (two-bay lock-up shed with a lock up tack room).

An older three-bay shed. Property is very well sheltered and private. For Sale: $900,000. Phone to view.

Jazz - Grade one: Shake Your Groove Thing L-R: Millie Wilson, Holly Wilson, Alyssa Ufton, Caitlin Smith Centre, Front - Back: MacKenzie Morgan, Jade Abraham, Kate Smedley, Jessica Olds L-R cont: Lily Gilbertson, Ella Marsh, Hannah Molloy.

West Melton (‘The Glen’) 175 Lawford Road - 4.0682ha.

Private and peaceful lifestyle. 12 year old 260m2 home excellent outdoor and living spaces. Separate cottage garden unit with single bedroom and bathroom. Two-bay hayshed. Very well presented in this very sought after area. Phone to view.

Yaldhurst: (New) - “Rural living on City Fringe” Very tidy 4ha lifestyle property, good shelter, deer fenced, three-bay hayshed plus utility storage. Triple- car deep garage complex with 3ph power. Home is three bedrooms, with open plan living, leading out to a large verandah and the garden. For Sale: $780,000.

I wish everyone a very Happy and Safe Xmas.

I am available over the holiday period if required.

The volunteers of the Darfield Parents Group are busy planning their next community event- the Darfield Plunket and Toy Library Teddy Bears Picnic.

It’s planned as a fun day for families in the community to come and meet one another and also enjoy some entertaining activities. There’ll be music, face painting and bouncy castles, along with biscuit decorating and an always popular sausage sizzle.

The event is to be held on the

fields at Darfield Primary School on Sunday, January 24th 2016 - see the advertisement in this issue and the first issue of the New Year (January 22nd) for further details.

The volunteer group encourage children attending to bring along their favourite teddy bear and participate with them in a parade (11:30am). They hope to see as many families as possible make the most of having an event, such as this, held locally. They’d love readers

to tell their friends and family and all meet at the school fields for a great day out.

To find out more information follow the event on Facebook.

Min Cookson B 03 341 4301 M 027 249 5417 E min.cookson@xtra.co.nz

Kerin, Matt, Grant & Maggie wish everyone a safe and happy 2016 and we thank you for your continued support.

Merry Christmas from the team at the Malvern News

We can be contacted on our cell phone throughout the holiday period.

Our current listings available to view at: www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz Call the Farmlands Team: • • •

Kerin Pitkethley 027 698 7453 Matt Collier 027 205 6626 Grant McIlroy 027 345 9262

www.farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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Lifestyle/Residen)al 94 & 106 Annavale Road, SpringďŹ eld - 2 x 2 ha bare land lifestyle blocks with unobstructed mountain views $265,000 5 HalkeO Street, DarďŹ eld - Two bedroom permanent material home on 809 sqm sec on $360,000 664 Newtons Road, West Melton - 4 ha lifestyle block with modern one bedroom coJage $575,000 632 Woodside Road, Coopers Creek - 16 ha lifestyle block, 3 bedroom home, numerous sheds PBN 178A Lowes Road, Rolleston - Award winning 5 bedroom family home, large private sec on $759,000 14 Kingsley Place, Rolleston - Spacious 5 bedroom plus oďŹƒce family home in quiet cul-de-sac PBN Lyndon Road, Lake Lyndon - Rare 6177 sqm freehold sec on with lake views PBN 31 Trelissick Loop, Castle Hill - Fully furnished, luxurious Alpine home with stunning views $590,000 The Rise, Terrace Downs Resort - Fully furnished, 3 bedroom home, stone & mber features $1,500,000 105 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier - Exclusive bou que Bed & Breakfast, No 1 Trip Advisor Ranking PBN Newbrook Terrace Subdivision, DarďŹ eld - Titles available, sec ons priced from $145,000 Castle Hill Sec ons: Olympus Terrace, tles available, sec ons priced from $130,000 8 Trelissick Loop, 416m2, $126,000 33 Trelissick Loop, 521m2, $130,000 37F Trelissick Loop, 565m2, $125,000 58 Trelissick Loop, 588m2, $135,000 3 Frizzell Court, 459m2, $115,000

Wishing my valued clients a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Prosperous 2016

Karen Hennessy B 03 341 4301 M 027 967 0186

Brian Davidson Chairperson of the Friends of Darfield Hospital and Marge White (Patron) at the opening of the wonderful garden gazebo sited in the Hospital grounds, and toward which the proceeds of last year’s Christmas fundraiser were attributed.

On Sunday, November 29th, The Friends of Darfield Hospital held a Christmas Trail, which featured several homes suitably decorated to celebrate the festive season, along with some beautiful gardens.

About two hundred people participated, with in excess of $2,300 being raised.

Together with the proceeds from their recent Christmas Raffle, and by using other funds raised earlier in the year, the Friends have been able to purchase a neoprene Dry Flotation Mattress for the hospital. This mattress will provide for the extra comfort and treatment of patients with specialised needs.

The Friends wish to thank everyone who has supported their recent fundraisers, all those families who offered their properties for the Christmas Trail, Jo McIntosh (Bayleys Real Estate) their major sponsor, and the numerous businesses who sold tickets on their behalf. “We are also grateful to the Rural Mail Contractors who helped with the delivery of advertising flyers,� said Friends spokesperson Brian Davidson, “and to Darfield Pharmacy for hosting our Christmas Raffle.�

The end of the year has also seen the completion of another

major project the Friends have been involved in. Many residents may have noticed the arrival of a wooden gazebo in the hospital grounds recently. At the end of last year the Friends hosted a very successful Garden Party at the outstanding venue of Nick and Julie Cameron’s property at Kimberley. This event raised in excess of $6,000 toward the provision of the gazebo, which is set on the edge of the hospital’s attractive grounds and gardens. The gazebo will provide patients and their visitors with a pleasant place outdoors to sit and socialise, or merely to enjoy the fresh air among the splendid

gardens and surroundings.

Following the Friends of Darfield Hospital’s final meeting for the year last week, a short ceremony was held to welcome this valuable asset to the hospital grounds. Two members of the committee, Marge White, patron and Rev. Canon Susan Baldwin led the ceremony and carried out the formalities. “Projects such as these, are only possible with the willing support of a generous community,� Brian said. “We thank you all for your support in 2015, and wish you all a very happy Christmas and a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year,� he concluded.

E karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz

FINANCIAL NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS I thought this was worth repea ng – AMP Adviser Paul Veron’s take on 5 things You Need to Do Today to Improve Your Financial Situa on • Understand where you are at today - Do a tally up of your savings, including Kiwi Saver or other super fund, and all your debt including HP’s, Credit Cards etc. • Look at where you want to go - How do you see your re rement and medium term goals. How much do you need to save? • Iden fy where you are falling short - Do a rough budget and see where the holes are. • Reward Yourself - make provision for a weekly / monthly treat. Build in addi onal savings made by giving up smoking/daily take outs etc • Do It!!!! Take ac on today because if you do not change direc on, you may end up where you are heading!

I wish everyone a happy and safe fes ve season and a very prosperous New Year!

I will be working through so please don’t hesitate to contact me for mortgage or personal risk advice.

Ginny Nelson Providing you with quality advice for Mortgages ReďŹ nancing & Re-ďŹ xing Loans, Mortgage Protec on, Life/Trauma, Income Protec on & Health Insurance

One of the magnificent Christmas trees and accompanying decorations on the Christmas Trail, Friends of Darfield Hospital fundraiser.

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DARFIELD On The Spot Express

Season’s greetings everyone and a special welcome to all the new arrivals to our district this year.

It’s been another year of extraordinary growth for Selwyn with all the challenges and opportunities that it brings.

On behalf of the Councillors and myself, I would like to thank all those who have supported us and Council staff in the many activities undertaken during the year.

A special appreciation and thanks to all the volunteers that work in, and support, our community. As I write this on a hot northwest day I’m particularly thinking of the volunteer fire brigades as we look to be going into a hot dry summer. Fires are caused by a number of reasons so take care

with whatever you are doing, let’s not make any extra work for them.

Volunteers all contribute so much to the wellbeing of our community and ensuring Selwyn is such a wonderful place to live, work and play.

Christmas is a time to share friendship and goodwill with our family and friends, and recognise the true treasures in our life as we care and share our values and ideals with others.

After a particularly busy year I hope we can all enjoy the Christmas break, take time to reflect and refresh as we remember family and friends, and consider the good things in life.

Watch out for the Summer in Selwyn guide to local events

Selwyn District Council voted recently to increase the charge payable if people breach fire restrictions and light unauthorised fires.

Make sure you pop in and get those last minute The minimum charge payable for unauthorised fires where local goodies before heading into the mountains! volunteer fire fighters attend Brent Sue and staff wish every one a callouts has increased from merry Christmas and happy New Year. $575 to $1150. The money from the charge is provided to Please drive safe over the holiday period. local volunteer fire brigades.

Remember workshop shout tonight 5:00pm on. “The increased fee recognises the serious nature of lighting a fire during a restricted or prohibited fire season and also that people who ignore restrictions waste the time of volunteer fire fighters who need to be available to attend genuine emergencies,” said Selwyn Principal Rural Fire Officer Douglas Marshall.

Marshall The charge can be applied in rural areas in a restricted or prohibited fire season if people breach fire restrictions or at

other times of the year when fire safety guidelines are not followed.

Douglas commented that it is very important to have a policy in place which deters people from lighting fires in conditions when it is unsafe to do so. "Fires which are started when a prohibited fire season is in place and the fire risk is extreme put the community at risk. The increased charge sends a clear signal to people who flout the rules that this is unacceptable."

Douglas also added that where fire fighters respond to unnecessary callouts because people have lit fires when they are not allowed to, or haven’t followed fire safety guidelines, it is appropriate that the person who started the fire should pay for this cost.

If the cost of responding to the fire is higher than $1150, a higher charge may be imposed

Would like to wish all customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Our Holiday Hours for your last minute needs are: • • • • • • •

Christmas Eve: 6am - 8 pm Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: 7am - 8pm 27 December: 7am - 8pm 28 - 31 December: 6am - 8pm 1 - 3 January: 7am - 8pm Normal hours resume 4 January 2016

33 South Terrace, Darfield | Ph 318 8421

which has some exciting activities for all the family over the summer season.

It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to work with you, and for you, this past year.

Travel safely, Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year to you all.

Kelvin Coe - MAYOR OF SELWYN

Springfield Service Centre Our shop is open every day except Christmas Day with normal hours 7:00am to 7:30pm.

Workshop closed between Christmas and New Years Day.

to recover the actual cost of suppressing the fire.

Currently a prohibited fire season is in place across Selwyn District, which means that no outdoor fires can be lit except for gas barbeques.

Douglas said that it is important for all property owners to have insurance which covers fire damage, fire fighting and public liability insurance.

“Property owners who light fires when restrictions are in place will often say they didn’t know about restrictions. Currently Selwyn is extremely dry and people need to exercise some common sense and not light fires in these conditions.”

Douglas concluded that people should also always check what fire restrictions are in place by visiting www.selwyn.govt.nz/fire or phoning the Council before considering lighting a fire.

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The Community and Public H ealth division of the Canterbury District Health Board have issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria) were found in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at the Whitecliffs Domain and the Selwyn River at Coes Ford.

People and animals, particularly dogs, should avoid the area of the Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain and Coes Ford until the health warning has been lifted.

Dr Alistair Humphrey, Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, said the algae look like dark brown to black mats and can produce toxins harmful to people and animals.

"Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness around the mouth and fingertips," Dr Humphrey said.

"If you experience any of these symptoms, visit your doctor immediately, also let your doctor know if you’ve had contact with dark brown/black algal mats or water in these areas."

The Selwyn District Council as the drinking water supplier are following agreed procedures to ensure their reticulated drinking water supplies are safe. People and animals should remain out of the waterways until the warnings have been lifted.

"Pets should be taken to a vet immediately if they are showing signs of illness after coming into contact with algal mats."

Environment Canterbury is monitoring the sites and the public will be advised of any changes in water quality, Dr Humphrey added.

Facts about cyanobacteria: • Appears as dark brown/ black mats attached to rocks along the riverbed

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• The algae occur naturally

but can increase rapidly during warmer months • It often has a strong musty smell and algal toxin concentrations can vary over short periods with changing environmental conditions • Although high river levels will remove the algal bloom, detached mats can accumulate along the shore and increase the risk of exposure to toxins.

River users are advised to avoid these areas, in particular, where mats are accumulating onshore.

If a health warning is in place avoid contact with the water. Although district or city councils may place warning signs, these may not be seen at the numerous river access points, hence the need for people/ dogdogwalkers to treat every low -flowing river cautiously.

For further information visit Environment Canterbury’s website.

Windwhistle Garage Ltd Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas & Prosperous New Year.

Closed 24th Dec till 5th Jan 2016.

Phone 318 6850 SEASON’S GREETINGS Ph 318 2345 A/H 318 2897

Stuck for ideas for Christmas gi>s?

Closed from 25th Dec to 4th Jan

Wishing all our customers and friends a safe and healthy Christmas & New Year.

Thank you for your loyalty.

Yerry and the Team.

Come and see us!

You will be surprised at what we have in store, there’s something for everyone!

Christmas Hours: 25th - 27th December: Closed 28th - 31st December: 8am - 5pm 1st - 3rd January: Closed Normal hours resume 4th January 2016 Seasons Gree)ngs to our customers!

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The team at Darfield Bridgestone Tyre Centre wish you all a safe & merry Fes)ve Season.

We are open for all your tyre requirements

Closed Statutory Days only

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Darfield Tyre Centre Ltd Ph: 03 3188201 Mob: 0274 340060

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Wishing everyone a Merry Xmas and a big thank you to my clients.

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Christmas is approaching rapidly as it always seems to do and 2016 is just around the corner. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of the readers of the Malvern News a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I hope that you have the chance to relax with family and friends over the holiday season. If you are travelling, please do take care on the roads.

I have enjoyed catching up with some of you when I have been out and about in the Malvern area at various events during the year including the local A & P shows and local volunteer fire brigade awards nights. Other local highlights for me during 2015 were the opening of the new St John facility in Darfield and the presentation of bravery awards to students at Darfield High School.

As well as spending time attending events and visiting schools and businesses around Selwyn, my job as a Minister means I also visit other parts of New Zealand for events relating to my portfolios of Justice, Courts, Broadcasting and Communications. Add on to that the time spent in Parliament and you can see that it has been a very busy year!

If you have any concerns or issues that you think I may be able to assist with please contact my office in Templeton for advice. The office will be closed for the Christmas-New Year break from Wednesday, December 23rd and will re-open again on Monday, January 18th.

Amy Adams

021 248 8227 or A/H 03 318 8227 Wishing everyone a Merry Xmas & Happy New Year

STATISTICS DURING NOVEMBER 2015: Duty Hours On Transport: 276

Extra Hours Other: 92

Calls Medical: 35

Kilometres Darfield 1: 4436

On Standby: 1077 Events: 55

Training: 142 Nov total: 1528.5

Trauma: 23 Total: 58

Darfield 91: 38 Darfield 2: 0

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Wishing our clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous 2016.

Fire Safety Message: Contact Selwyn District Council regarding Fire Restric$ons BEFORE ligh$ng ANY fires over the summer period

STATS FROM INDIVIDUAL FIRE DISTRICTS DURING NOVEMBER 2015 Brigade

Good Elec Mobile Vegetat Intent hazd Property Fire Hazd Inc

YALDHURST WOOLS LTD Main West Coast Rd, Yaldhurst RD 6 Chch

Wishing all our valued customers a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year!

Darfield Coalgate Hororata Kirwee Sheffield Springfield

6

2

1 6

Natural Disaster

Rescue, Emerg, Medic

MVA

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5

2

1

5

3

1

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Misc Fire

Special Struct False TOTAL Service Alarm Calls

16 1 2 17 0 1

Other than the Kirwee sta$s$cs - these are calls that are within each district – the Brigades may also have responded to calls in other districts.

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Darfield is about to have a fully functional Rural Fire Force. The Darfield Volunteer Rural Fire Force (RFF) has been in the formation process since September and is nearing finalisation. Before the Firefighters are able to be fully active members of the RFF they must complete a minimum of two unit standards. Douglas Marshall, Civil Defence Controller at Selwyn District Council explained, “prospective volunteers are required to complete at least two units to be accepted into the RFF. This ensures that they have the skills and safety training required to deal with vegetation fires.�

There are a number of other unit standards that are able to also be completed by the more ambitious of the bunch including, Rural Fire Officer training which allows the participant to manage their own team upon completion and helicopter training could also be an option for some.

While Volunteer Fire Brigades (VFB) assist on all types of emergencies, the RFF’s specialist training will see them primarily focussed on vegetation fires. The RFF also use ‘Smokechaser’ utes which are bright yellow instead of the traditional red used by the VFBs. These amazing vehicles

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are able to carry 200 litres of water, tools and other sundries, but are mainly used as a crew carrier. The utes are made of lighter materials than the traditional fire trucks which allow them to access challenging areas quickly and efficiently.

Eighteen participants from the Darfield area went through more training three weeks ago in Rolleston, along with four from Lake Coleridge, three from West Melton and eleven from the District team. Al Hutt of Selwyn District Council, has the task of training participants and will continue to offer ongoing support to the team once operational early next year.

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Give Neil a call on 022 451 7207 or email neiljudith@xtra.co.nz Neil & Jude would like to thank their clients in their ďŹ rst 6 months of business and wish them all a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2016.

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At Christmas, perhaps you are doing one of two very common things that take place at this time of year. Maybe you are getting packed in preparation for going away, or maybe you are getting your home ready to welcome visitors. In either case, you are doing something (joyfully I hope) that many others in this world are being forced into. I’m speaking of course of the number of refugees around the world who are fleeing from violence, war, drought, or who simply have been told that they must leave their land or homes, and leave now. They are refugees,

packing without much notice and leaving everything behind. Or they are volunteers working in refugee camps and getting ready to receive another influx of new refugees, new people to care for, new mouths to feed, new homes to find.

Jesus who is born in Bethlehem, himself a refugee when he and his parents had to flee to Egypt to escape from King Herod for a while, spends a great amount of his ministry speaking about welcoming the outcasts, extending kindness to strangers and even enemies, and recognising the value of every human life, regardless. This

• • • •

Christmas as you pack, or make ready for guests, let that activity remind you to take a moment to pray for people just like you, who are refugees. As you do so, make ready not just your home for guests, but a place in your heart to treat with kindness and compassion all who are in need.

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Thanking all our clients for their support over the past year and wishing them a safe and Prosperous New Year.

Susan Baldwin, Vicar, Malvern Anglican Parish

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Yard Closing 22nd Dec and reopening 5th Jan Wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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On December 4th at Glentunnel School Mark Grover, Grover Darren Mann and Amy Jackson from Rayonier Matariki Forests and Chris Murphy from Steve Murphy Limited were joined by Andy Keating (the Glentunnel School Board Chairperson), Dion Stechmann (Principal of Glentunnel School), along with Charlotte Moana and Kathy Muckle (student representatives).

They were talking about safety on the road outside the school – especially in regard to big vehicles like tankers and trucks.

It was said that many kiwi kids are in areas where these trucks are travelling and it is important to raise children’s awareness of safety around big trucks.

Next year there will be a road safety programme at Glentunnel School to address these dangers. This will be presented

by Rayonier Matariki Forests who have been rolling out this programme with other schools

L-R: Andy Keating (BOT Chairperson, Glentunnel School), Darren Mann (Rayonier Matariki Forests), Debbie Schnell (Year 5 teacher, Glentunnel School), Charlotte Moana (student, Glentunnel School), Dion Stechmann (Principal, Glentunnel School), Chris Murphy (Steve Murphy Ltd) and Mark Grover. their goals for the future. around New Zealand.

Afterwards, all parties signed Written and sent in by: the agreement and they shook hands. They also spoke on Kathy Muckle and behalf of Mr B (previous Charlotte Moana Principal) and told some Student Representatives memories about the school and

On a lovely warm sunny morning we held our Christmas do at the home and garden of Club member Cynthia Bishell. The house was decked out with Christmas trimmings and a beau ful Christmas tree in the hall, it looked very fes ve. Neville was kind enough to set up two gazebos to provide shelter from the sun and there were ample chairs to make ourselves comfortable. On arrival, members were welcomed with a celebratory drink, before tucking into a delicious lunch, which was followed by a selec on of mouth watering desserts. You needed strong willpower to resist too many helpings as there was a temp ng selec on of everything sweet, s ll it is Christmas! A walk round the garden was supposed to burn o a few calories but there were too many interes ng aspects to look at, so the pace was a bit slow. The garden was laid out in a park like se ng with lawns and trees and large shrub ďŹ lled beds. To the rear of the property was a very respectable veggie garden and Cynthia's own nursery where she pots up her plants.

Around the house were garden rooms with trellis’ and stunning white roses. ATer the walk we were ready for a coee and Christmas cake and the drawing of the rae, which was well received, as always. Thank you to everyone who has opened their gardens to us over the year and a big thanks and Happy Christmas to the team at the News for their ongoing support. Take me to enjoy your gardens over the holidays and Merry Christmas and a safe and peaceful new year to all.

Pat Newmarch

HORORATA ENGINEERING Closing on Wed 23rd Dec, 5pm & reopening Tues 5th Jan, 8am Thanks to our clientele for your support.

Have a Safe & Happy Christmas Christmas

Sean & Jo Smith & Staff

Thank you to al clients for thei l of our r support.

We wish you a Hap Christmas and py Prosperous New a Year!

91 Horndon Street, Darfield Phone 318 8229 Fax 318 8720

Friday 18th December 2015

On Friday, December 4th one of the district’s biggest curiosities, Aquaduct/Bosch Irrigation/S&T, opened its doors at Te Pirita Road, to visitors. The purpose of the open day was to raise awareness of the qualities HDPE irrigation pipe offers farmers for on-farm irrigation.

Farmers and irrigation professionals toured the great tent and watched the large bore PE pipe extruders squeeze out 100s of metres of pipe. They saw the test laboratory technicians stretch and pull and blow things up, way beyond the bounds of possibility and they examined the massive plastics recycling plant. They ate a sausage or two, barbequed by the Hororata Swimming Club, had a beer and a good catch up while they watched a polyethylene (PE) pipe welding display. Most knew Aquaduct as the pipe supplier for the CPW stage one scheme, but few were aware of the fact that the pipe is very effective for use on-farm from scheme turnout, to irrigator.

Steel & Tube Manager, Marc Phillips spoke about S&T’s new venture into New Zealand’s $4billion competitive irrigation market, since purchasing Aquaduct and Bosch plant in September as a going concern.

Marc outlined the attractions of Aquaduct and Bosch, particularly the new concept of a re-locatable extrusion plant, a point of difference that is not just nationally unique, but thought to be a world first.

In 2014 Aquaduct NZ completed a $20million contract to execute a closed PE pipe network in the Valetta District of the Canterbury

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Interested attendees at the Aquaduct Open Day recently.

Plains, replacing an open channelled system which delivers savings of 28% and allows 37% more land to be irrigated without increasing the volume of water used.

In addition, the on farm scheme controls can be operated from computer or smart phone for speed and convenience.

Impressive indeed, yet the most innovative aspect of this project was arguably the 20002 metre re-locatable extrusion plant erected on the scheme site allowing for big savings to be made on transport and construction costs. Other bidders for the contract would have imported or manufactured pipe in permanent facilities and spent significant amounts on transporting and joining twelve or twenty metre lengths of pipe.

Bosch towed the pipe to the trenches in strings up to 250 metres long.

During 2014/15 Aquaduct NZ relocated to Hororata where it was a major subcontractor on the distribution works of the CPWL scheme, supplying more

than 130kms of pipe and associated fittings for the project. Aquaduct was also a key operative for pipe installation.

The benefits of using this relocatable manufacturing plant are vast - including the ability to produce pipes as long as 300m and up to 1600mm in diameter (the largest in New Zealand) that require less welding therefore less man-hours, producing yet another saving.

Not only does the Aquaduct NZ factory relocate and manufacture pipe efficiently, it produces a higher strength pipe made from a material that is stronger than that required by the ASNZS 4130 industry standard.

Friday’s openday demonstrated that the re-locatable extrusion plant has caused quite a stir in the industry. The takeaway message was that Aquaduct can provide a competitive design and pipe installation service and this should be of interest to farmers planning on joining CPW stage two.

Holiday Hours: On-Call Emergency Breakdown Servicing Wishing customers a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

TREVOR WALL DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER LICENCED BUILDING PRACTITIONER DESIGN 2

3 Pearson Street Darfield 7510 Ph: 03 318 8545 Fax: 03 318 8547 Mobile: 021 124 4563 Email: trevorwalldesign@clear.net.nz Professional member ADNZ

Wishing my clients a Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Closing 4pm Tuesday 22nd December Re-opening 7:30am Monday 11th January

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Catering for all your onon-farm slaughtering • Qualified Butcher/Operator • No Job too Small • MAF Listed • Carcass Delivered to Butcher of Your Choice

Pete Blanken Phone 03 318 8894 Mob 027 692 2340

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Mowing Raking Tedding Carting

Over 20 Years Experience Competitive Pricing

PEACE ON EARTH U2 released a song called ‘Peace on Earth’ in 2000 following the Omagh Bombing in Northern Ireland.

It’s a ballad imploring the intervention of heaven on earth, and I sense that every generation has had such a cry.

As I read or watch news, I often wonder, “when will these wars and this pain and conflict cease?”

An angel announced Jesus, the Saviour’s birth, with these words, “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.” And angels sang together, ”peace on earth” (Luke 2.10; 14).

It’s easy to focus on the big conflicts. But the peace more likely intended includes that …, and a harmony in our everyday relationships of parents, children, siblings and neighbours leading to a life of peace with each other. It points to personal contentment and peace where we are not striving,

Paul Cossey of the Darfield Baptist Church with his wife Angela. or anxious. When all our essential parts of life - mind, body and soul - are joined together, it speaks of security, safety, happiness and wholeness. Ultimately it’s a sense of peace with God, that we are in tune and reconciled

with God as creator and judge of all things.

My prayer this Christmas is for “peace on earth”.

Paul Cossey Darfield Baptist Church

Neil Baxter 03 318 3292 or 021 332 897

CPC are excited to We offer a quick & professional service now accept Farmlands cards. round baling medium Get great square baling tube wrapping discounts plus cartage raking Rewards Points on tedding mowing offer.

All balers equipped with optional choppers

Killing Fees Processing • Cattle Beast $100 • Cattle - $1.25 per kg (vac pac) (other beef packaging/ pricing options • Deer (venison) $50 available) • Pigs $55 • Sheep from $20 • Venison - $1.50 per kg • Pigs - $1.00 per kg ALL PRICES - $15.00 per roll of bacon EXCLUDE GST - $15.00 per leg of ham or & ALL PRICES - $20.00 pressed & sliced • Sheep - from $20 each INCLUDE • Sausages - $3.60 per kg PACKAGING • Saveloys - $4.00 per kg • Patties - $3.20 per kg Registered Home • Salami - $8.50 per kg Kill Operator

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Or just untidy!

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Dunsandel Young Farmers Chairman, Robin Hornblow handing over a substantial donation to Katharine Sheppard from Dunsandel Plunket.

Wednesday, December 9th was definitely a memorable day for the Dunsandel Plunket. It was the day that Dunsandel Young Farmers’ Chairman, Robin Hornblow handed over a cheque for $1,000, to a delighted Plunket organiser, Katharine Sheppard.

In 2015 the Dunsandel Young Farmers Club raised $6,000 in a calf-rearing competition. Twenty calves were raised in an effort to future-proof the Club financially, as well as giving back to their local community.

Robin advised that the Club had donated to the Plunket organisation before and had seen direct benefits for past and present members. “The

Dunsandel Plunket does an awesome job in the local community, it has served past and present members well and will no doubt continue to support our members in the future.�

The Dunsandel Plunket Centre has a government funded nurse that visits twice a month, but the rooms themselves rely on donations to keep the doors open. Plunket volunteer Katharine commented that the donation from the Young Farmers Club is huge for the Centre, “this donation pays for almost half of the cost of keeping the Centre open for an entire year, which means that we are able to focus on the

important things like getting mums together, building friendships and offering support for our local mothers.�

Katharine is passionate about Plunket and is concerned that more Centres around the country are desperately needed. “In our rural communities there aren’t many points of contact, it can be very isolated for young mums and mums-to-be. If the Dunsandel Plunket Group were to close, then mothers would have to travel to Leeston, Rolleston or Hororata.�

The Dunsandel Plunket Group runs a coffee group every second Friday of the month at the Playcentre, and all are welcome.

• For your Kale & Fodderbeet fer liser

spreading • Same wheel tracks as most chemical

sprayers • 1800cm Wheel Centres

Mark Gordon Phone: 027 283 8522 Email: markg5@xtra.co.nz

Servicing Canterbury • • • • • • • • • •

Registered Drainlayers Subdivision and Site Works Drainage and Earthworks Underground Services Driveways and Car Parks Septic Tank Installers Design Water Systems Roading and Dairy Lanes Truck and Trailer Hire Digger and Loader Hire

New Drill with half width shutoff

Providing quality on-farm cultivation and drilling services in your area Smart information based decisions

Ploughing â—? Subsoiling â—? Power Harrowing Conventional Drilling â—? Roller Drilling â—? Direct Drilling â—? Mowing â—? Pivot Track Maintenance â—? Muck Spreading â—? Drilling with Fertiliser Full service from start to finish

Phone Geoff 021 364 661 Email: geoff@counsellcontracting.co.nz

David Buckley 027 659 6596 Sean Buckley 027 466 7739 Office: 03 317 9522 ruralfields@xtra.co.nz www.ruralfields.co.nz

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Conventional Hay Baling Servicing West Melton/Weedons and surrounding areas.

Cut, Rake, Bale, and tedding if required. Reliable, experienced operator. Also buying standing grass/lucerne.

Phone Yoeri anytime on 027 771 6653.

Dairy lane, Farm tracks maintenance Driveways Tree, hedge and stump removal

Water Race Cleaning Sub-divisions Horse Arenas Trenching for service

L-R: Alf Blatch, Brian Hawkins, Sir Bob Charles, Topsy Cowens - enjoyed the day organised by the Waimakaririr Club and appreciated the sponsorship that made it happen.

The annual sponsored Waimakariri Golf Club Tournament, held on November 20th, was not only a huge success for the Club, but also an outstanding and enjoyable day for those that participated.

112 players registered for the event and this, together with the prosperous auction, managed to raise a satisfying and much appreciated amount. The funds raised will go toward the continual upgrading and maintenance of the course, deemed to be one of the best and most picturesque country courses in the region.

“Best Value.

Individual round bales, ideal for small blocks”

4 x 3 Big Balers • 3 x 3 Med Square Balers Round Baler (Optional Chop) • V Rakes Mowers • Tube Wrappers Individual Wrapper • Cartage BOB SEARLE: M: 027 436 9400 H: 03 318 0820 KIERAN: M: 027 378 6365 MIKE SEARLE: M: 027 496 6265

Offering honest & reliable service!

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Conventional Hay Baling Reasonable Rates Results 12th December 2015 Match of the Day - Stableford 1st: J Adams 47 2nd: G Heffernan 43 3rd: S Hygate 43 4th: J Shipley 43 5th: M Dewar 42 6th: I Gaunson 42 7th: D Froggatt 41 Mens Longest Drive: M Gawith Ladies Longest Drive: C Banks Twos: D Gibbs, I Gaunson, I Bourke, D Rutter, B Nahkies, L Giles, J Adams Closest to the Pin: #3 - Sponsored by Darfield Food Centre: Not Struck #9: J Adams #13 - Sponsored by The Terrace Wine Bar & CafĂŠ: D Gibbs #17: I. Bourke

Thank you to all our sponsors

Contact Yerry 318 2345

Results 12th December 2015 Presidents Grade: Results 11th December 2015 Men: P Collins P Fletcher N Robertson D Grice G Coom R Parker D Stone B Jordaan P McOscar M Tewa J Morten Ladies: A Collins N Muir J Wilson Two’s:

29 28 28 27 27 26 26 26 26 24 24

28 27 24 M Tewa N Muir Closest to the Pin: Proudly Sponsored by Darfield Bakery: S Oliver

Darfield West 5 v Courtenay West 1 v Weedons Blue 7 v Hororata 6 v View Hill No result Sheffield 3 v Kirwee Red 5 v Kirwee White Bye

Darfield North 4 Darfield West 8 Courtenay East 2 Weedons Green 3 West Melton White West Melton Gold 6 West Melton Blue 4

MORCHARD GIANT KALE High yielding best drought & aphid tolerant variety.

For Deer, Sheep & Cattle.

Excellent P&G Test $6.25kg + GST

Phone Ian Reed 03 318 8270 021 257 7729 Sheldon Reed 0276199050 morchardfarm@xtra.co.nz

Saturday, December 12 2015

Sth. Malvern, playing Sefton, won by 60 runs. At home. They reached 205 runs, in the 45th over. P. Reardon, back from Holland, and batting at No.7, top scored with 60 n.o. (incl two sixes). M. McCaughan was next with 25. Sefton was dismissed for 145. D. Beatty 4/23, W. Inch, now living in Cheviot, took 2/26, and M. McCaughan 2/32. K. Innes, fielding at gully, took a fantastic catch - the ball flying high and wide.

Greendale lost to Southbrook, Southbrook by just four wickets. It was a close game, played on a good pitch (grass) at Greendale.

Greendale made 121, with L. Bragan and D. Crequer, the youngsters, again batting well, and making the top two scores. Southbrook 122/6. J. Clayton and H. Jebson opened the bowling, and each claimed two wickets. Haigh Jebson is another promising youngster, and continues to go from strength to strength. It was a fine effort by Greendale, as they were missing four of their leading players.

This competition will resume on January 23, 2016.

M.Clark

SHAWN VALPY & SONS CONVENTIONAL HAY BALING CONTRACTORS For all your small hay baling requirements. • Mowing • Raking • Tedding • Baling • Accumulating

Phone: 027 203 9205 Email: shawnvalpy@xtra.co.nz

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Sam Forrester M: 027 405 8534

• 6 metre Horsch Pronto AS disc drill • Seed and Fer liser with GPS auto steer • Cul va on can be arranged on request

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• Tractor, Trailer and Auger • Draper pickup available

Friday 18th December 2015

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Star ng 17th Feb on Wednesdays 6pm & 7pm round - 40 min games (Touch teams can request mes to allow playing both sports)

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Mixed teams of 7 players (up to 3 males) $10 for high school aged (18 and under) $35 for adults (p.p) Register by 12th Feb by sending team name to tammymehrtens@outlook.co.nz Payment due on the 17th Feb. Only players who have paid will be allowed to take the court.

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2016 Open Grade Pre Season Training Star ng Tuesday 2nd February All new and exis ng players wan ng to play Colts or Seniors welcome Any inquires phone DRFC Coaching Co-Ordinator Tim Wright 027 332 7557

PUBLIC NOTICES

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Season Start-up Wednesday 20 January 2016 Hope to see all teams again in the New Year Have a fun Xmas everyone

Enquiries can be directed to Tim McNea 027 526 8706

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Sheffield Free Book Exchange Be at the Sheffield Hall on Sunday 20th Dec 12 - 3pm for the community book exchange!

Any questions please phone Michelle 318 3000.

Classes available in Sheffield & Darfield in 2016

Frances Scott (RAD Registered Teacher)

Ph: 027 2929 229 or 03 317 9507 E: frances@trampers.co.nz

DARFIELD PLUNKET & TOY LIBRARY

DarďŹ eld Primary School Fields

SUN 24 JAN 2016 | 10-1PM We welcome all families in the area to a family aEernoon of fun Face Pain ng | Bouncy Castle | BBQ | Biscuit Decora ng

Bring along your favourite teddy bear to parade

DATES TO REMEMBER 16-24 Dec 3:00pm

Santa will be at the Darfield Jail Christmas Grotto

Darfield Jail

18th Dec

Santa is coming to town! (Photographer onsite)

Mason’s Drapery

1:30pm

18th Dec

Malvern News Office Closes for 2015

18th Dec

7:30pm

Yello Shack Christmas Party

The Yello Shack Cafe

18th Dec

9:00pm

Live Music - ‘The Southern Man’

Darfield Hotel

18th Dec

Malvern News Office closing for 2015

19th Dec

10:00am Santa is coming to town! (Photographer onsite)

19th Dec

10:00am Darfield Plunket Toy Library Christmas Party

Plunket Rooms, Jackson St

19th Dec

9:00pm

Live Music - ‘DJ Singhstar’

Darfield Hotel

20th Dec

1:00pm

Vinegar Jam Session

Coalgate Tavern

Terrace Downs Christmas Buffet: 11am or 6:30pm

Terrace Downs Resort

25th Dec

Mason’s Drapery

31st Dec

6:00pm

New Years Buffet and Party

Terrace Downs Resort

31st Dec

9:00pm

Live Music

Darfield Hotel

Jan

Audio Chill & The Southern Man are coming up

The Sheffield Hotel

4-29 Jan

Swimming Lessons

Darfield Pool

18th Jan

Malvern News Office Opens for 2016

19th Jan

Email darďŹ eldparentsgroup@hotmail.com for more informa on

10:00am Darfield Plunket Toy Library Christmas Party

20th Jan

Plunket Rooms, Darfield

Darfield Touch Season Start-Up

20th Jan

10:00am Christmas Service

22nd Jan

1:00pm

24th Jan 24th Jan

10:00am Darfield Plunket Toy Library Teddy Bears Picnic

27th Jan

1:00pm

2nd Feb

Kirwee Community Church

Malvern News Advertising Deadline - 1st Issue 2016 Summer of Fun Pool Party

Darfield Pool Darfield Primary School Field

Rolleston News Advertising Deadline - 1st Issue 2016

2nd Feb

7:00pm

Kirwee Players Inc AGM

Kirwee Sports Pavilion

17th Feb

6:00pm

Summer Netball Begins

Malvern Netball Centre

Darfield High School 65th Jubilee

27th Feb

Benmore Station .22 Jungle Lane, Rifle Shooting

TOY LIBRARY CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday 19th December 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm Plunket Rooms - Jackson Street, Darfield Lolly Scramble, Sausage Sizzle, Bouncy Castle (weather permitting).

Darfield Rugby Club Open Grade Pre-Season Training

27th Feb

Special meeting will be held to amend a section of the Constitution February 2nd 2016 - 7pm Kirwee Sports Pavilion

Benmore Station

Thank you for your support in 2015, we wish everyone a Merry Xmas & Safe, Happy Holiday.

Toy Library reopens Saturday 16th January 2016.

Friday 18th December 2015 AUTOMOTIVE

• WOF while you wait • Full mechanical repairs

and servicing on all makes and models of vehicles • 5 mechanics on site.

Putting the service into automotive servicing

CHURCH NOTICES AIR CONDITIONING AIR conditioning repairs, CHURCH of the Open Door, re-gassing and installation on Te Pirita. God loves all the trucks, tractors, combines, people in the whole world. forestry and earthmoving Open 24/7. equipment. Fully equipped service vehicle including hoseDarfield Life making. Over 40 years Church experience. Contact Ken at Sunday 6.30 North Canterbury Auto Air. Ps Wayne Watson Please phone 0274 341 260 or workshop 03 313 6785.

027 281 8340 17 North Terrace CELEBRANT

CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence.

Jones Road Auto Weddings and Civil unions in 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston Selwyn area. Ph 318 3000 or Phone 347 4020 027 205 4660.

W E DD IN G S , C iv i l U n i o n ACCOUNTANTS Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies, LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered Funerals & Unveilings. Jenni Accountants. Rolleston Office Gibson ph/fax: 324 8332 phone 03 347 4501, Leeston Mobile: 021 723 089 Office phone 03 324 3030. jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz “Real people, real knowledge�. www.celebrantservices.net.nz PUBLIC NOTICES

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2016

Benmore Sta on .22 Jungle Lane 8 hours of fun, challenging rie shoo)ng

Saturday 27th February All details and entries on the website: www.22junglelane.com Safe, family oriented shoo ng fun.

Generous prizes | Evening meal supplied aTer the prizegiving.

Flush toilet facili es on site.

Only one opportunity to par cipate in the South Island in 2016.

Origin Youth

Thursday 7pm James Sutherland 021 029 52203

CONTRACTING

CONTRACTING

MORCHARD CONTRACTING LTD

CONVENTIONAL

Conventional Hay Baling Specialist Operating in the Darfield/Kirwee areas. Will travel for bigger jobs.

Quality job, experienced operator.

Operating a high performance baler producing tight well shaped bales along with reliable machinery and the best quality twine for a top job.

BALING Call us!

Ph 03 347 3479 DRIVEWAYS

Please phone Sheldon 027 619 9050.

LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality.

Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better.

Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

DOGS

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FREE RANGE POOCHES COUNSELLING

Anxiety & Depression Mental Skills Coach Experienced, qualiďŹ ed, professional.

Adults & Children

Anna Dalzell

Grooming Service & Mobile Vet Nurse

Services: • • • • •

Dog bath Dog nail clip Full dog groom Ear pluck Knot clip

$20 - $50 $10 - $15 Mobile service available at an extra cost. $45 - $75 Michelle worked as a vet $10 nurse for 18 years in a $10 - $40 small-animal prac$ce

Phone: 027 227 4355 Email: info.@freerangepooches.nz Web: www.freerangepooches.nz

in Christchurch.

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DRIVING SERVICE

DRIVING SERVICE

FENCING

FLATMATE WANTED

Phone 0800 2CHANGE DOGS

KIRWEE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICE Sunday 20th December - 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion Christmas Message by Marty & Roy (OAC) Including Carols

Cup of tea and fellowship to follow.

All welcome.

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS And

Doggy Day Care 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford Would like to wish all of our valued customers and their dogs a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a safe holiday and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Anne, Vern & Gareth Whiting

Circle this date for Fun in the Sun:

24 January 2016 (rain date 31 January)

Summer of Fun Pool Party at the DarďŹ eld Swimming Pool Free Admission | 2.00 - 5.00pm Read online at www.malvernnews.co.nz

03 312 3355 027 288 8724 Open 7 days 9am-11pm, 4pm-6pm

EQUESTRIAN RIDING coach available.

Beginners to competitors.

Returning to riding, needing a confidence boost? Will travel.

Phone 027 399 4387.

SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your TEMPORARY or permanent. area now. Lifestyle. Farm. Available now. Room can be Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types furnished if needed. $170 per week, includes power, phone of animals. Fences. Yards. and internet, House is in sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs. Darfield. Please contact 27 years contract fencing. Michelle 021 196 6708 or John is available to help with Vicki 021 258 8884. design and planning.

Ph Carol & John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

Friday 18th December 2015

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AC & EA WAKELIN

FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

OLD MAN PINE FIREWOOD 3 6m - $320.00 9m3 - $470.00 12m3 - $630.00 Hardwoods available

SAM LAYTON FIREWOOD SUPPLY 3m 6m 9m 12m 3 3 3

3

$180 Split & $350 $510 Delivered $670 CRT Supplier Phone

03 318 7200

s.l.firewood@paradise.net.nz

RK Firewood

FREE

PLANT NURSERIES

SONY TV - free, goes well.

Phone 03 317 9507.

HORORATA NURSERIES Quality landscape plants at wholesale prices.

Specialists in farm and dairy conversion plantings.

Natives, ornamentals, hedging, deciduous trees.

Hardy locally grown stock.

Friendly knowledgeable advice.

Phone Dave or Wendy for hours we are open 03 318 0081 or visit

FIREWOOD & COAL

HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Owner Operated

Merry Christmas to all my Customers & Suppliers.

Available for deliveries over the festive season except for Xmas Day.

Central Wood Supplies

Supplying semi-dry wood for next winter?

Available now - Old Man Pine (dry) Bluegum, Macrocarpa & Oregon (semi-dry) Try the Hot Mix. All top quality, clean wood.

ETpos available.

• Old Man Pine 6m $320 • Old Man Pine &

Rini Contrac ng 027 451 7300.

Phone 03 318 2836

3

Pine Mix 6m3

$290 3

• Blue Gum 6m $480 Free delivery in Malvern area.

Geo 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

www.hororatanurseries.co.nz PAINTING & DECORATING

HUNTAWAY pups for sale. $150 each. Black and tan. Both parents good natured and natural workers. Ready now.

Message 318 2715 or txt Geoff 027 651 5135.

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTER Rapid Response.

Quality work guaranteed.

Interior/Exterior, roofs, spraypainting, waterblasting.

Phone Graeme for a free quote 318 2614. Email spotgee@xtra.co.nz

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983 • Half size tractor for easier

Ph: 03 942 2869 Cell: 022 069 6183

access

• Up to 6m height topped

HORORATA Firewood, old man FOR HIRE at 5m or less pine, oregon, macrocarpa. • Branch size up to 50mm Nice and dry. Available now. H I - S P E E D l o g s p l i t t e r • Cutter drops material to Buy now, quick delivery. Ph and operator available. side of hedge 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 Reasonable rates. Please & leave a message. phone Don 027 349 5089 for INSPECTIONS RIVERLEA Firewood -Great wood details. at great prices, order now for TENANCY Inspections! Offering next season. Thank you to all initial & routine inspections on GARAGE SALE our customers for your tenanted houses, taking the support this year. Phone WRIGHTS Road, Sheffield, hassle out for you. Call 03 310 7311 for orders.

Saturday 19th December, Rebecca of Rural Tenancy 9.00am - 2.00pm. Household I n s p e c t i o n s L t d o n FOR SALE goods, tools, garden equip, 027 313 2270 or email CAMPERVAN Bedford. Recon clothing, furniture, books. rtil@xtra.co.nz Signs out 9.00am.

Holden 303 motor, 1,200k’s. stainless steel sink, new 3 MOTORBIKE HOUSE TO LET way fridge, permanent double HONDA CRF 70, 2005. Just bed, portable toilet, new been serviced. Relaible bike water tank and electric 3 bedroom house in Darfield. ready for Christmas. $1200 Double garage, warm and connection, resprayed. sunny. $350 per week. Phone ono. Phone K. Phipps Current rego and WOF. 027 499 0326.

027 288 9778. $7,500. Phone 318 0047.

HONDA CRF 80, 2009/10.

RURAL Darfield/Greendale, 5 PULLETS - Hyline/Shaver Point Excellent condition great kids bedrm. Available on 29th of Lay for sale. Please phone December. $450p.w. Good bike. Owned since new, well 03 318 1750. ref required. Please phone serviced. Ridden by young girl only. $3000 ono. Phone WEST Coast whitebait - Haast 021 126 0318.

318 1120.

River. This seasons, freshly frozen in 250g packs. $20 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM per pack or buy a kilo for $70. Phone 027 223 5036 or 03 318 7675, if no reply please leave a message.

SMITH - Jayden John 15.5.97 - 16.12.13 WOOD shavings - untreated, You were such a blessing. clean shavings suitable for Your memories we treasure. horse stables, calving sheds, You were loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. To hear your laugh, to see chicken houses and rabbit your smile. Just to talk with you a while. A hug, a kiss, a hutches. Availabl e in warm embrace. To look upon your handsome face.

70L bags, 1m 3 bales

Special Memories

(compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 for more details.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

Love you forever and always.

Mum, Nicole, Nana, Granddad Smith, Bryan, Lana, Riley, Krystian, Mandy, Daryl, Michael, Roy and Chloe.

For all your Interior & Exterior Pain ng Requirements.

Proud to be your local Painter!

SCRAP METAL

SCRAP METAL

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd Rod McQuoid -

Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

0800 030 712 Buying Cars & Farm Machinery Specialising in farm clean-ups.

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Part time position available at Dunsandel Stop Shop.

Shop Phone 03 325 4154.

Trade - Seek Experienced & competent barista/chef front of house person to work in our busy country cafĂŠ.

This is a full- me posi on, including weekend and over me work.

Flexibility is a must! You must be a team player!

Honesty and reliability is essen al!

Apply in wri ng to JaneOa at Espress Yourself CafĂŠ.

51 South Terrace, DarďŹ eld, 7510.

Applica ons close 22/12/2015.

Friday 18th December 2015 SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

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SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all type s of m et a l f arm machinery, old cars etc.

Please phone Wayne 027 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 (Licensed Dealer).

WANTED AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses, scales etc. Any calibre rifle or shotgun. Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

MACROCARPA trees. Mature trees and logs suitable for milling. Phone Graeme Knowles 021 613 229.

Come and join our friendly team, position available is...

Front of House • Full time 30-40 hours • Experience in hospitality and barista

training preferred • Must be comfortable working

Wishing all our clients a happy holiday.

Thank you for all your support this year.

CARS, VAN, 4WD’S & TRUCKS WANTED! Cash paid on pick up.

Any condi on accepted.

Phone John 03 347 9354

independently and part of a team.

Email Leisa: yelloshack@gmail.com

STANDING GRASS wanted to buy Ph 03 347 3479

WINDOW REPAIRS

FOR all glass requirements phone Phil 317 9046 or 021 046 6046.

WINDOW REPAIRS

Administrator Administrator required for busy charitable organisa on.

5 mornings a week – hours nego able for the right person.

Must be computer literate with use of MYOB essen als an advantage. Good communica on and me management skills essen al.

Please send your CV, subject line Administrator, by 8 January 2016 to the Centre Manager manager@darďŹ eldpreschool.co.nz

QualiďŹ ed Relief Early Childhood Teachers required for 2016.

Please forward CV, subject line Reliever, to manager@darďŹ eldpreschool.co.nz

WINDOW CLEANING

DIRTY WINDOWS: Professional friendly window cleaning service.

Domestic / Commercial / Move in Move out / Rentals West Melton, Darfield, Rolleston, Hororata, Sheffield, Colgate, Kirwee, Springfield.

Free No Obligation Quotes!

Ph 021 364 664 SITUATION WANTED

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SITUATION WANTED

CASUAL, PERMANENT FARM WORK REQUIRED

Local Window Cleaner

Previously, self-employed Experienced in all aspects of farming Available for farm-sitting Contact Jane Jenkins 021 318 477

Honest & Reliable.

20yrs Experience.

Phone 318 1960 or 022 044 0654 Sa$sfac$on Guaranteed!

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

• • • • •

Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nz

Shelley’s Glass and Glazing

Available over the Christmas break.

Call your local Glazier Mark 03 312 3253 or 0272 426368 • •

32 years in the Glass Industry Operates in Oxford, Cust, DarďŹ eld, West Melton, Rolleston and surrounding areas

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House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays!

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TRADES AUTO & Marine Upholsterer 3967 West Coast Rd, Phone 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm. www.advancedupholstery.co.nz We will be closed for the Christmas/ New Year break from 23rd Dec, reopening Wed 13th Jan 2016. Brian and Sue, wish everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Look forward to seeing you all next year.

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

Please phone 03 980 4979.

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• 26 years experience Phone • Local qualified builder David Barnhill • All types of work 027 618 2345 undertaken including additions, or alterations, new houses, sheds etc

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy New Year.

Thank you for your support this year.

ROOF MAINTENANCE â– â– â– â–

New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms The Grenfell team wishes you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

ROOF & house maintenance.

All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs.

Phone 03 347 6702.

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling

Brian’s Telelectric Ltd

Adrian’s Building Services (03) 324-3125 Locally based, NZ Home Hea ng Installer 10+ years

Brian Rowe Registered Electrician 1301 Courtenay Rd, P.O. Box 12, Kirwee 7543

Phone 03 318 1928 - Mobile 027 251 0151 Fax 03 318 1909 Email: brians.telelectric@xtra.co.nz DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL

Brian & Barbara would like to thank all our customers & wish you compliments of the season.

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Cer fying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 • H: 03 317 9174 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz DarďŹ eld based, working Canterbury wide.

All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spou ng, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Altera ons (new and exis ng).

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my customers in the Malvern area for another great year, having so much local support is just fantas c.

I want to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas period and look forward to 2016.

New Homes â– Alterations â– Pergolas Decking â– Log Fire Installations

Merry Christmas to all our clients and suppliers.

Thank you for your support.

Mobile: Mark: Richard:

0274 366 027 03 318 7997 03 318 1656

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One man & his truck; labour & transport

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

Steptoe & Co

Look me up on

Lifestyle block services, maintenance & clearance

Tip: A Happy Christmas and Merry New Year to all. May 2016 bring many happy hours connecting with the earth.

www.mytradesman.co.nz

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowen ling@gmail.com

The team at Leech Drainage wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & a Safe New Year.

Contact Derrick 03 318 1947 or text 027 218 1947

Selwyn Exterior Plastering BCITO QualiďŹ ed 10 Years Experience

New Homes Restora on Work Block Walls Founda ons Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

Ph 318 8609 To book your tank clean!

Contact Terry Hull Ph: (03) 551 0151 Mob: 020 4052 4567

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS

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Registered Master Builder • •

New houses or alterations Award winning builder

R eg is te re d

Phone Rodney Fairbrass on: Master MEMBER

03 318 3778 or 027 446 7092 E: fairbrassbuilders@vodafone.co.nz

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Need some help with: • • • • • •

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Garden Ligh ng House Re-Wire Telephone Extensions Kitchen Re-Fit New Builds/Extensions Spa Pool Installa on Shop Fi ng OďŹƒce Re-ďŹ ts Mitsubishi Heat Pumps Electrical Safety Cer ďŹ cate

Mobile: 021 22 77 275 Ph: 379 6644 Fax: 379 6645 35 Rochester Crescent, Rolleston greg@aelectrical.co.nz

Aerials/Dishes TV/DVR Set-up Wall Mounting Freeview/Decoders Cabling Phone Jacks

• • • •

Multi-room Systems Hook-ups Pre-wire (All Types) All Installations of TV, Freeview, Home Theatre, Hi Fi

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 / 03 317 8091 sdsh@xtra.co.nz Get me to do your ‘dishes’

Craftsman Plumber / Drainlayer • • • • •

New Housing Renovations Maintenance Blocked Drains Water Blasting

Call us Today!

Gavin Newick 027 221 8609

COMPUTER

Phone: 0274 334 057 or 03 347 9774 Based in West Melton, we build, renovate and work with EQC and Fletchers and the current Remedial work. • We cover the Selwyn area - No Job too LiJle, No Job too Big. • We oer a full team of experienced tradesmen; Builders, Painters, Paper hangers, Brick laying, Plastering, RooďŹ ng. • Insurance quotes and repairs. • With the business opera ng for over 20 years, we are able to oer a wide scope of exper se and compe ve rates.

COMPUTER

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

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

Closing 22nd December, Mark Jones reopening 21st January 2016 03 318-1956 Wishing everyone a 027 210 4242 0800 427 427 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz