Issue 726 Friday 22nd January 2016

Inside this issue: Darfield Summer of Fun Locals Provide Quality Camp For Kids Combined Kapahaka Group Welcome Back To Local Hair Stylist Expoz’Art Emerging Ar sts Exhibi on Malvern Community Board Santa Success Computer Corner Darfield Recrea on Reserve Update Terrace Downs Court Upgrade Complete

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Teddy Bears’ Picnic Malvern Collie Club Field Day Lyndon Engineering - S ll A Family Business .22 Jungle Lane Rifle Shoo ng Exquisite Fundraiser Whitecliffs Toilet Upgrade Children’s Road Safety West Melton Bowls

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As readers enjoyed their Christmas break and languidly flicked though the daily newspaper, or read news online, they would have been very pleasantly surprised to see a Malvern local, amongst the recipients of a Queens Service Medal in the New Year’s Honours.

None more surprised though than the recipient, Ian Warren himself.

He commented, “I was very surprised to receive the award but it was a nice surprise. It is an honour to be recognised and I think it reflects on the organisations that I have been involved with. In particular the Malvern Health and Community Welfare Trust which provides a very good service to the area, with both its District Nursing and other activities.”

Ian was involved with the

establishment of the Trust and has been their chairman for 21 years. He was actively involved in contributing to the opening of the Darfield Medical Centre in 2014, piloting an aged care day centre, establishing an annual scholarship for tertiary health studies and was the Co-ordinator of the Selwyn/ Waimakariri Consultation Health Committee.

The official award citation reads, ‘for services to health and the community’ and Ian has been involved extensively in a wide ranging variety of community initiatives: • The Selwyn District Council’s City Scheme with Japan hosting adult and school exchange groups.

• He has also been involved with the Council through Neighbourhood Watch and Civil Defence.

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Ian Warren - recipient of a QSM in the New Year’s honours’ list.

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Millennium Project Committee.

• Malvern Community Board Chairman from 2007 to 2010.

• Treasurer of the Greendale/ Charing Cross Schools’ Jubilee Committee.

• Presently Secretary of the Greendale Reserve Committee.

• Involved with farming sector Emergency Response Teams for forty years.

• Past Chairman of Darfield Federated Farmers.

• Previously Chairman of the Central Canterbury MRDC Monitor Farm.

Ian graduated from Lincoln University and prior to returning to Greendale twenty four years ago, travelled and worked in both New Zealand and Scotland h ol di n g con s u l ta n cy a n d management positions in a number of establishments.

Ian was educated at Christchurch Boys High School and the website of this educational institution was thrilled to announce the award given to one of its Old Boys (CBHS had two ex-pupils amongst the recipients).

The News congratulates Ian on his deserved QSM.

If your child will start Year 9 this year, or has not been seen by a den st in the past 12 months and is between Years 9 - 13, you can elect to use our prac ce.

Darfield dental will be available for dental examina ons on specific days in the first term for Year 9 - 13 students.

The days chosen are restricted due to the busy school calendar as well as our own schedule.

If your child will be star ng Year 9 in 2016, please contact our prac ce to advise us of their details.

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The much looked-forward to local Summer of Fun event is almost here. The event gives the community a reason to come together and celebrate everything that is wonderful about being a Kiwi.

The event is organised by The Two Rivers Community Trust, with additional support provided

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to help itself. The Trust supports many aspects of the community, including youth and family activities. The organisation also celebrates neighbourliness and consistently works toward uniting a community, which the Darfield Summer of Fun so perfectly achieves.

There will be a variety of stalls at the Summer of Fun Community Day, with a focus on hand-made goods; ranging from home-made baking, women's/ children's clothes, art and jewellery to plants, food/ beverage vendors and much, much more. Through-out the day there will be live music supported by local talent.

Teenagers will be encouraged to test their sporting abilities and participate in the touch competition.

Children, will have a wide variety of fun activities provided for them; from face painting and bouncy castles to egg and spoon races, and a petting zoo, to name but a few. Additionally, there is plenty to keep the lads

entertained in the form of a cabin building competition which will put the participants building skills to the test.

There will truly be something for all generations of the family on Waitangi Day, with many displays on offer including, spinners and weavers, indoor bowls, crazy bikes from Pedalmania and much more.

Guests are invited to attend a lunchtime picnic; with the option of bringing their own food or p u rc h a s i n g a d e l i c i o u s Devonshire tea or sausage from the BBQ stall.

This wonderful community day is definitely an event not to be missed.

Prior to the main event, a scarecrow trail will be created giving locals a chance to vote for their favourite. This will start a week before the fun day and voting forms can be obtained from Darfield Library, Mason’s Drapery or Malvern Butchery.

For further details search for Darfield Summer of Fun on Facebook.

SELWYN LIBRARIES The annual Summer Reading Challenge returns to Selwyn libraries. This year’s theme is ‘Get carried away with books.’

For the challenge, children need to read eight books from Selwyn libraries and write a small report or discuss their reading of four or more of the books with library staff.

Children are encouraged to read a wide range of material including books, magazines, eBooks, non-fic on, and audiobooks.

Once children have completed their report-ins to library staff, they will receive an invite to the surprise Celebra on Finale party on Saturday, January 30th. Download and complete the summer reading programme registra on form from www.selwynlibraries.co.nz and follow the instruc ons.

Some library hours have changed for 2016 - see www.selwynlibraries.co.nz for informa on.

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Releasing balloons at Camp Quality: Signifying rising above your problems with a little help from your friends.

This year saw Malvern Lions were again involved with another successful Camp Quality Christchurch, event. The Summer Camp, held at Living Springs, Governors Bay has been fortunate on a number of occasions over the years, to spend a fun filled day at Kowai Bush. This annual week-long camp is for children living with cancer and is packed with activities where fun and friendship are combined with achievable challenges. This allows the children to have a sense of normality and independence and focus on the positive aspects of their lives.

A number of businesses, along with the Malvern Lions, donated their time and services to make the summer Camp as entertaining as possible for the children. This year Greg Peacock from Alpine Jet provided breath-taking jet boat rides for the children, and personnel attached to Darfield

Fire Brigade also got involved by offering rides on the fire engine and interacting with attendees. The thrills did not end with jetboating and engine rides though, the children were also able to ride along the riverbank terrain, with members of the Darfield 4WD Club.

Kowai Bush based Trevor and Heather Taege generously provided their time and a venue for a day of the Camp. Without their generosity and the input from Malvern Lions, the Kowai Bush day would not have been possible.

Families of campers also benefit by having a much needed break. For many parents it is the first time their child has been away from their care, since diagnosis. They are grateful to have th e support and understanding of people who know what they are going through. Families put their complete trust in Camp Quality and their child’s designated

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The organisation offers a structured and well resourced training programme for ‘companions’. Each child is matched with a fully trained companion who cares for, stays by, and interacts with, that camper 24/7, while at the camp.

The qualities of aroha commitment, enthusiasm, generosity of spirit, respect and integrity are at the heart of companion training.

The Camp Quality Christchurch logo is a balloon which embodies the physical action of being able to rise above challenges, with help from friends. Together, the children prepared and released their balloons at the start of Camp to signify their hope for the future.

Camp quality is a charitable trust which has been providing support for children with cancer and their families for over 28 years. Please search for Camp Quality NZ on facebook for further details.

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Over the busy two terms leading up to Christmas, students from Greendale, Hororata, Sheffield, Springfield and Kirwee Schools made the time to come together and form a combined schools’ Kapahaka group. The local pupils met weekly under the guidance of leader Aaron McLean to learn about waiata and actions, together with the formalities of Kapahaka and Noho Marae. Aaron placed as much emphasis on the importance of learning about mutual respect and teamwork as he did with the movement aspect of the group. Both being facets of equal importance in delivering a synchronised performance, as well as encouraging the personal growth of students. Aaron achieved this by creating a fun

Enthusiastic members of the Greendale Kapahaka Group.

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Bronwen and Phoebe Seaward of Darfield Hair Bou que are understandably excited to welcome new senior stylist, Michelle Chapman, to the Salon. Excited not only because Michelle has nine years experience in the hair industry, most recently in Lincoln, but also because she will be already well-known to many in the area. Darfield locals will doubtless remember Michelle as she is born and bred in the area, having aHended both Darfield Primary and Darfield High Schools.

Michelle went on to study hairdressing at Avonmore Ter ary Ins tute in Christchurch, where she completed her Na onal Cer ficate in Hairdressing.

“We feel so lucky to have found a local to work in the Salon,” Bronwen and Phoebe commented, “and Michelle is a great fit in our team.”

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Art Exhibi on for Local Emerging Ar sts Artists, Michelle Green, Katrina McGettigan and Julie Sheppard from Expoz’Art are excited to announce that they are holding an Emerging Artists Cash and Carry exhibition until January 30th at their gallery; Expoz’Art in Rolleston. Michelle, Katrina and Julie know all too well how hard it is to get started as an artist and wanted to offer their gallery space to upcoming artists, giving them the opportunity to share their talent with Rolleston, and the wider community.

There will be pieces ranging from scribed Welsh roofing slate that was rescued after the earthquakes from a house built in 1860, to local contemporary landscape scenes, capturing moments of light and time within the Canterbury region and wider South Island.

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Hornby artist John White hails from Otago and has Commercial Art and Sign Design qualifications. Initially he painted in watercolours but while in the army learnt how to use oils - which is now his preferred medium. has received has been outstanding,” Katrina said.

There are six artists exhibiting in the Cash and Carry: From Rolleston - Faye White, White Geoff Leathwick, Trent Dunlop and Helen Beddard, along with John White of Hornby and Karen Ellis from Springston.

Approximately 450 children, around 160 families and a large group of Preschool children, in an organised visit, took the opportunity to visit ‘Santa’ at the restored Darfield Jail, in the lead up to Christmas. While it was the same smiling Santa’s representative throughout, he was assisted by varying Malvern Community Board members. All children received a small gift and adults enjoyed free entry into a Christmas raffle, which was able to be offered with the support of local businesses. “We are so grateful and appreciative of this support,” said Malvern Community Board chair Jenny Gallagher.

Gallagher “The appearance of Santa at the Jail was extremely well received and we think we’ll make it an annual event,” she added.

Photos were able to be taken, on families own devices, by those accompanying the children, ensuring it was a cost-free event for those attending.

Six week old Brockton Kerr (pictured) was the youngest attending on the day, but Santa had also had the pleasure of wishing a merry Christmas to a little, one week old baby, just a few days prior.

“There is something for everyone in this exhibition and we would really encourage folk to make a time to come and view the stunning art created by our local artists,” Katrina concluded.

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Motor Home and Caravan Owners: Recently work was completed on a ‘Dump Station’ located on the North Terrace boundary of the Recreation Reserve. Selwyn District Council (SDC) opened the new facility just before Christmas - in time for the busy summer season.

SDC worked on the $20,000 project with the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association, which provided the aboveground infrastructure, including the connections for the dump station, at no cost to ratepayers.

John Allen, Resource Management Assistant for the Canterbury area of the New Zealand Motor Car avan Association commented that this was a good step in providing a much needed facility to support the many motorhomes that visit Selwyn District. “Darfield is a central location in Selwyn District so there was a real need for a dump station at this location,” he added. “We are very pleased to have worked with SDC to provide this station for campers and also encourage

John Allen, from the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association, checks out the new dump station in Darfield. people to visit the region.”

Anyone wanting to dump their motorhome’s on-board waste cartridge or empty their tank system can use the new dump station. The tank holds 10,000 litres and is able to collect a minimum of 600 deposits. The single point of collection makes it easy to access and will help to prevent waste being dumped into public toilets or into the environment.

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Playground Upgrade: Exciting new Playground equipment is shortly to be installed at the Recreation Reserve, along with an additional Netball Court to be laid on the site of the old Playground.

Work is already underway removing the existing Playground equipment, while laying the new Netball court surface will start in early February, along with the upgrading of the Playground area.

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Terrace Downs Resort is proudly announced the completion of its Tennis Court re-surface - just in time for Christmas. The work was completed ahead of time and made for an early Christmas present for the Resort.

The Courts were opened by Alistair Hunt (NZ Davis Cup Tennis Coach) and Tony Brosnahan (President of Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre) on Wednesday, December 23rd, with Alistair giving a short coaching lesson to some future stars.

Terrace Downs Resort, General Manager Koji Kawamata said, “the much needed upgrade to

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The Darfield Plunket and Toy Library committee are thrilled to be organising their very first family event. The group’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic is to be held on the Darfield Primary School fields - Sunday, February 24th, from 10am -1pm.

“As this is the committee’s first family event, we are really looking forward to meeting some more Plunket families, of all ages,” said Ainsley Bell, Bell one of the event’s organisers.

“Families are welcome to come along and enjoy the range of activities we’ve got planned.

There’ll be a free bouncy castle, face-painting and biscuit decorating and we are also overjoyed to have secured Enchanting Entertainment (check them out on Facebook).

They will not only be facepainting and story telling, but also leading the Teddy Bears’ Parade.”

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Some of the organising committee: Back L to R: Paula Warman, Sarah Grenfell, Lilly Dalley, Front L to R: Ainsley Bell, Lucy Mahuika, Tara Keogh. and there will be sizzled sausages and ice blocks for sale. The committee would love to see a huge attendance of favourite teddies (the parade starts at 11:30am) and don’t forget to bring a picnic blanket!

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The event will take place rain or shine - but if the weather doesn’t play the game, proceedings will be transferred to the School hall.

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A cold southerly day did not deter folk from attending the Malvern Collie Club’s field day, held at Annavale station on January 10th, by kind permission of Reece and Mel Cleland.

Cleland Dogs and handlers had access to some excellent sheep to test their skills at hunting, heading and starting a young dog, plus members of the Collie Club were on hand to offer advice and demonstrate dog training tips.

The field day was held to offer encouragement to young handlers and give other competitors a chance to let their young dogs ‘have a go’ before the trial season commences.

A competition was held after practising on the courses: Huntaway Judge Grant Plaisted (Lees Valley) 1: Derek Deans (Rogue) 92 pts (Glens of Tekoa) 2: Derek Deans (Rain) 90 pts (Glens of Tekoa) 3: ET (Biddy) 88 pts (High Peak)

Short head & yarding Judge Kerry Pauling (Springfield) 1: Gavin Greenwood (Ace) 83 pts (Greendale) 2: Ian Broadhurst (Porsche) 82 pts (Seddon) 3: G Plaisted (Steph) 59 pts (Lees Valley).

Event organisers were quick to point out that dog trialling can be done by anyone and 1000 acres isn’t needed!

A well-bred dog, access to a few sheep, a bit of common sense and perhaps some mentoring, means potential dog triallers can get out into some spectacular country.

“Friendships are formed, many that are long lasting,” said a Club spokesperson. “So if you fancy becoming a member of our Collie club….. Come-Bye to the trials. They are being held on February 26th and 27th at Springvale farm, Russell Flats, Springfield Keep an eye out in the Malvern News for further details!”

“Of course we’re extremely grateful for the support of Springfield Hotel, North Canterbury Stock Feed and Darfield VetEnt for their support of this day.”

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The business grew under the stewardship of its founder the late Dave Lyndon and his wife Lynn and its new owners, husband and wife team Rachelle Lyndon and Elton Hyde bring not only skill and expertise to the enterprise, but also a close relationship with the late coowner, as Rachelle is his daughter.

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MALVERN NEWS DEADLINES: EDITORIAL 5pm MONDAY ADVERTISING 1pm TUESDAY

2016

Ben More Sta on .22 Jungle Lane 8 hours of fun, challenging rifle 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 aRer the prizegiving.

Flush toilet facili es on site.

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

Simon Gillice and National Co-ordinator for Firearms Safety, Nicola McKee teaching Girl Guides how to shoot.

Covering all your spraying needs

Phone Andy Taylor 03 318 0742 or 027 668 6073

It's not often something new comes along in shooting sports, but several years ago, a ‘new’ type of rif le sho oti ng competition was developed in

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New Zealand. With access to a valley several kilometres long, and an abundance of reactive steel targets, Enrico (Harry) Hoover figured out a way to enable 100+ shooters to participate at the same time. So the ‘Jungle Lane’ concept was born.

The idea is for shooters, in squads of four, to follow a track through fields and forest (the jungle lane), stop at one of the thirty shooting positions along the lane, find the appropriate target(s) in the distance and try to shoot them. All the targets are reactive, ie, they all do something when hit. Innovative and entertaining - some swing, some have flashing lights when hit, some allow for multiple shots and some are for precision shooting. There are moving targets, falling targets and many more.

All shooting is toward one side of the lane only and no one needs to leave the lane to go out to the targets, as all scoring is done from the shooting position. The event has been set up with safety and fun in mind, and while great for new or inexperienced shooters, there is also challenge enough for the more experienced. Young people or new shooters are able to learn basic firearms skills under totally safe, but fun conditions, as only one person in each group can shoot at a time. That person can be coached or guided by an experienced or licenced shooter. The four people in each squad take turns at being,

Range Officer, Spotter, Scorer or Shooter.

Following multiple requests from the South Island, an event was planned for February 2016, at Ben More Station, near Springfield. (check out www.22junglelane.com or the 22junglelane Facebook page).

The skill level required will vary from basic to difficult, with the furthest targets at distances not normally shot at by .22 rifle shooters. The event has also been set up to be suitable for disabled shooters to participate. There will be a good range of prizes and trophies, with an evening meal supplied at the end of the day.

Shooters can expect to be out in the field for a full eight or nine hours of shooting fun and will need to come prepared, with all the food and drink they will need for lunch, snacks, etc.

A flush toilet is onsite.

Springfield School PTA will be catering for the event as a fundraiser, with a great evening meal to look forward to at the conclusion of the day.

“Part of the facility we are using is the Canterbury Shooting Club's range at Ben More station,” Harry said, “and in conjunction with the Jungle Lane event, they will be holding an ‘open day’. This will allow members of the public to ‘have a go’ at pistol shooting. It may also be possible, for anyone interested, to shoot some rifles too,” he concluded.

See the advertisement in this issue for further details.

Friday 22nd January 2016

The Malvern Material Girls, who meet fortnightly in the Darfield Library held a raffle just before Christmas to raise funds for the Women’s Refuge. A beautiful handmade quilt was the prize and was on display at Mason's Drapery, as well as making an appearance at the Courtenay Show, in November. Group spokesperson Sharon Kellock commented that the quilt was made jointly by the approximately twelve member Group, using colourful Kaffe Fassett fabrics, mixed with various light greys. $300 was raised and the Group would like to thank all who bought tickets to support this essential charity.

The very pleased winner of the quilt was Joy Haylock of Rolleston, who purchased her ticket at the Courtenay A & P Show. She was thrilled to receive her prize before Christmas.

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KIMBER RURAL FENCING FENCING FOR ALL TYPES OF AGRICULTURAL FENCING 20 years experience 4WD tractor/loader

Deer, Dairy, Vineyards, Subdivisions, Residential.

Glenn Kimber Phone/Fax: (03) 318 0808 or 027 222 9899

Joy Haylock of Rolleston, winner of the beautiful handmade quilt courtesy of the Malvern Material Girls and which raised $300 for Women's Refuge when it was raffled.

25 years experience in farm development & maintenance

Fencing & Excavating Holidaymakers have been enjoying a more comfortable visit to Whitecliffs this summer, following the upgrading of toilets at Whitecliffs Domain.

The old toilet block has been demolished and replaced with a new modular system that will better serve campers and visitors to the Domain.

The new facility uses the same modular system as the toilets in Darfield and Springfield. The toilets were manufactured off site in Gisborne, installed onsite in eight days and opened for use just before Christmas.

Graeme Wilson, Wilson the Council’s team leader of Property, Facilities and Open Space, said

the facility is a significant improvement on the old block.

“The new toilets are vault systems, using holding tanks, so there is now no discharge to land - this is a huge improvement in regards to odour control and potential contamination of waterways,” he said. “They are a high quality product with robust stainless steel fittings, easy-clean tiles and wall finishes and durable concrete walls and roof.”

Graeme added that the former toilets were a basic concrete block structure and in need of replacement. Issues included a water l eak, which was discovered when the old facility

was demolished, and an old septic tank system with a failing disposal pit. The total cost of the new facility was $125,000 which included the demolition of the old toilets.

Phone Warren or Carey 027 224 3628 or 03 325 4695

Providing quality on-farm cultivation and drilling services in your area Smart information based decisions Ploughing ● Subsoiling ● Power Harrowing Conventional Drilling ● Roller Drilling ● Direct Drilling Mowing ● Pivot Track Maintenance Muck Spreading ● Drilling with Fertiliser Full service from start to finish David Buckley 027 659 6596 Sean Buckley 027 466 7739 Office: 03 317 9522 ruralfields@xtra.co.nz www.ruralfields.co.nz

Read the Malvern News online at: www.malvernnews.co.nz

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Entries are now open for Selwyn District Council’s Back to School colouring competition.

Over 8,000 children are returning to school in early February and the Council is running a colouring competition to remind children, and their parents, to be careful when walking and biking to school. As well as getting folk to remember that extra vehicles will be on local roads between 8am and 9am and 3pm until 4pm, especially around schools.

The competition is open until 5pm Friday, February 12th and entries will be judged in three age categories: 5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-13 years.

Prizes include colouring-in packs featuring activity books, felt tip pens, colour pencils, and crayons.

Selwyn District Council Road Safety Coordinator Ngaire Tinning said the competition will help children and their parents think about how they can get to school safely and to remember and use road rules. “We want to

Cohen (left) and Ryder Greening (right) of Rolleston working on their competition entries. promote awareness that there are many children going back to school in early February and they will be walking, cycling, travelling by car, catching the bus and riding their scooters to and from schools.”

Entry forms are available at

Selwyn District Council or any library or service centre.

Children can return their completed drawings to a Council library or service centre.

Winners will be advised by telephone by February 19th.

WANTED- All types of straw, top royal es paid!

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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: KIERAN: MIKE SEARLE:

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Kelvin Kimber Specialists in a range of farm, lifestyle buildings and steel sheds from garages to 25mt Clearspan 18 Piako Drive R.D. 1 Darfield 7571 Canterbury

2015 Club Fours Winners: Peter Bickley (Skip), Derrol Fitzgibbon(3rd), Norm Dunlop (Lead) and Allan Sadler(2nd).

Centre competitions were completed before Christmas with some good results for West Melton teams. The 3x3’s team playing in Division 2 won the competition by a clear margin.

The Junior Fours qualified for post section of the Division 2 finals, but unfortunately were knocked out in the first round.

This was a very good effort from the Club’s junior bowlers, with some only in their first or second year.

Congratulations go to Keith McMeeking, McMeeking Mark Dobbin and Alistair Wilson who were selected to play for the Malvern Juniors. The Malvern Open Singles Men’s final was played between West Melton’s Bob Burnett and Ray Hunt from Darfield. It was a very close and exciting final with Bob emerging victorious. On December 4th, Norm Dunlop, Dunlop Colin Walsh, Walsh Ross Sadler and Malcolm Calder played in the Oxford Fours.

They played well as a team and went through unbeaten to win the tournament.

The Club Championship Fours was played over two days on December 12th and 13th with congratulations going to Norm Dunlop, Allan Sadler, Sadler Derrol Fitzgibbon and Peter Bickley(s) Bickley who won all five games, to win the championship.

Congratulations also to Bill Wilson, Ken Sharplin and Colin Walsh(s) who played consistent bowls, throughout the competition, to win the Men’s Club Championship Triples.

It was a credit to the West Melton green keepers, Ross Sadler and John Pearce, Pearce that

2015 Club Triples Winners: Colin Walsh (Skip), Bill Wilson (2nd) and Ken Sharplin (lead).

West Melton was asked to host eighteen games in the qualifying rounds of the National Singles Championship and twelve games of National Pairs Championship. These were held on December 29th and 30th. Shannon McElroy won all of his three games in the singles at West Melton, before going on to win the National Championship.

West Melton Bowling Club’s Christmas Function was held on December 5th. Thanks go to Norm and Brenda Dunlop for organising the night and to Mike Leigh (piano), Keith McMeeking (drums), Mike’s friend John (bass), and to singers Malcolm Calder, Al Douglas and Anna Gooch - it was a really enjoyable night.

Social bowls begin on February 11th at West Melton.

Peter Bickley

Phone: 03 318 7342 Fax: 03 318 7347 Mobile: 0274 383 572 kelvink@xtra.co.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

The Malvern Ladies Pairs Competition was played at Kirwee on Saturday, January 16th and sponsored by Ryman Healthcare.

It was won by Lorraine Rowe (middle) and Susan Baldwin (left) with the prizes presented by Peggie Jenkins (right) Runners-up: Natalie MacRae and Jill Hopkirk.

PUBLIC NOTICES

DARFIELD NETBALL CLUB Annual General Mee ng Thursday 11th February - 7:00pm Darfield Netball Clubrooms

PUBLIC NOTICES

All members, poten al new members and interested par es are welcome to aUend.

Any queries please phone Victoria Leech - phone 03 318 8188 or email victorial@xtra.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

Annual General Meeting Monday, 25th Jan 2016 7:30pm Ten Malvern bowlers played at Leeston Bowling Club on Sunday, January 17th, against, Ellesmere, Hurunui and Mid Canterbury. They were also vying for selection in the Country Team to play town on February 14th, at West Melton.

Of the forty bowlers playing, only ten were to be selected and Malvern Bowls congratulate Maggie MacKinnon from the Darfield Bowling Club, Diane Westaway, Kirwee Bowling Club and Ali Gardiner, West Melton Bowling Club, on their selection.

H. Patterson Country Selector

The Terrace Winebar, Darfield Refreshments will be served

All Welcome Anyone interested in joining the committee please contact the Secretary via secretary@malvernhockey.org.nz

PROACTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TEMPLETON

Marie Michael Greendale Golf Club

6pm & 7pm round - 40 min games (Touch teams can request times to allow playing both sports) • • • • •

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.

OFFERS TWO FREE LESSONS

We are a freestyle Martial Art, teaching in a fun & relaxed atmosphere Come along and have a look. Gain confidence, co-ordination, fitness and self-defence. We cater for all age groups and fitness levels.

Templeton Community Centre • Mondays & Fridays TIGERS: 3-7yrs 3.30-4.05pm PANTHERS: 7-12yrs 4.10-4.55pm XTREME: 12+yrs 5.00-5.50pm FREESTYLE: Adults 5.55-6.55pm For any enquiries ph Jacque or Allister 03 349 4946. www.selfdefence.co.nz

“Darfield’s, Ian Gaunson, Gaunson who has only had one full year of playing competition golf for Greendale Golf Club, had an outstanding round of golf on Saturday, January 16th. The conditions were not ideal with 12mms of rain overnight and the ‘run’ was somewhat less than on previous occasions.

Nevertheless he scored a gross of 78 with a handicap of 25, giving a nett score of 53. Ian amassed a total of 55 stableford points which is probably one of the best scores achieved by a member.

Well done Ian.”

Starting 17th Feb on Wednesdays

POSITIVE PILATES “It's a new year so you'll feel rejuvenated, refreshed and keen to stay that way.

Connect with your mind, understand your body and cleanse your soul. Join us “

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Monday Mat Classes Starting 1st February ► Advanced 6:00 - 6:45pm ► Beginners 7:00 - 7:45pm

Wednesday Mat Classes Starting 3rd February ► Level 2 9am - 9:45am ► Level 1 10am - 10:45am Individual & Group Sessions Available Enquiries: Darfield Physio Gym Ph 03 318 8744

Registration Nights • Mon 8th Feb: 4:30 - 6pm • Tues 16th Feb: 4 - 6pm Darfield Rugby Clubrooms Any enquiries to Tim McNae 027 526 8706 or Jeff Strowger 021 190 5258

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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TORLESSE TRAVEL Christchurch School Bus Service Torlesse Travel wish to advise that the services to Christchurch will commence on

The Malvern News Office is open: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4:30pm info@malvernnews.co.nz | www.malvernnews.co.nz

Monday 1st February departing from the Darfield Bakery at 7:15am For any queries regarding the service please call Tony on 0274480117 or email torlesse.darfield@xtra.co.nz

Greendale School look forward to students returning for term 1 on Monday 1st February 2016.

The office will be open 9am-1pm in the week of 25 - 29 January for new enrolments and uniform sales.

From the team at Greendale School.

Queries to principal@greendale.school.nz

Hororata Primary School

Malvern Pool Party

Learning for our future Hororata Primary School returns for another year of exciting learning on

Monday 1st February 2016.

Our school roll is bubbling at the moment.

New enrolments welcome.

The school office will be open on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th January from 9:00am to 12:30pm.

Enquiries to - 03 318 0803

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library First Session Back!!!

30th January 2016

We have been fortunate to recently receive a LoUery Community Grant to spend on new toys.

Come along and check them out!

All toys must be returned at this session!

Kirwee Community Hall Choose from hundreds of toys for only $50 per year!

Check us out on Facebook

Enquiries email: kptl.toylibrary@gmail.com

COURTENAY A&P ASSN Paddock of Feed Wheat Compe

on Results

1st: John Ridgen 2nd: Graeme Marshall 3rd: Cam Adams Thanks to Judge Nick Brooks.

Sponsored by: Farmlands and PGG Wrightson

Sunday 24 January 2.00 - 5.00pm (rain day 31 Jan) • Free admission from 2.00 to 5.00pm • Darfield Swimming Pool • Music, the pool inflatable obstacle course and a lot of summer fun.

• Sausage sizzle & drinks for gold coin dona on

Normal parental supervision and accompanying of children apply, as do the normal pool rules.

Sponsored by the churches of Darfield.

DATES TO REMEMBER 18-30 Jan 10:00am Expoz’ Art, Art Exhibition for Local Emerging Artists

Shop 6, Rolleston Square

24th Jan

10:00am Darfield Plunket & Toy Library Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Darfield Primary School Field

24th Jan

2:00pm

Summer of Fun Pool Party

Darfield Pool The Terrace Winebar

25th Jan

7:30pm

Malvern Hockey AGM

26th Jan

1:00pm

Malvern News Advertising Deadline for 29th January Issue

27th Jan

1:00pm

30th Jan

Rolleston News Advertising Deadline for 3rd February Issue Kirwee Plunket Toy Library - First session back

Kirwee Community Hall

1st Feb

7:15am

Torlesse Travel Christchurch School Bus Service Begins

Departing from Darfield Bakery

1st Feb

9:00am

Greendale School opens for 2016

Greendale School

1st Feb

9:00am

Hororata Primary School opens for 2016

Hororata Primary School

1st Feb

6:00pm

Darfield Physio - Positive Pilates Advanced Class starts for 2016

1st Feb

7:00pm

2nd Feb

Darfield Physio - Positive Pilates Beginners Class starts for 2016 Darfield Rugby Club Open Grade Pre-Season Training

2nd Feb

7:00pm

Kirwee Players Inc AGM

3rd Feb

9:00am

Darfield Physio - Positive Pilates Level 2 starts for 2016

Kirwee Sports Pavilion

3rd Feb

10:00am Darfield Physio - Positive Pilates Level 1 starts for 2016

4th Feb

1:00pm

Rolleston Social Indoor Bowls Opening Day

Rolleston Community Centre

8th Feb

4:30pm

Darfield Rugby Club Registration Night 1

Darfield Rugby Clubrooms

11th Feb

7:30pm

Darfield Netball Club AGM

Darfield Netball Clubrooms

16th Feb

4:00pm

Darfield Rugby Club Registration Night 2

Darfield Rugby Clubrooms

17th Feb

6:00pm

Summer Netball Begins

Malvern Netball Centre

27th Feb

Darfield High School 65th Jubilee

27th Feb

Ben More Station .22 Jungle Lane, Rifle Shooting

Ben More Station

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Opening Day of the Rolleston Social Indoor Bowls will be held at the

Rolleston Community Centre Thurs 4th February, 1pm New members are always welcome.

Experienced players are only too happy to assist you.

Come along for 2½ hours of fun and relaxa on.

Cost $2.00 per person, per day.

Contact Walter (03) 347 2190.

Editorial: 5pm Monday Advertising: 1pm Tuesday

CHURCH NOTICES

ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, C H U R C H o f t h e O p e n Oxford. Individual rooms. Lots Door, Te Pirita. God loves all of cuddles & loving care. the people in the whole world.

Please phone 03 312 1452 Open 24/7. website: www.angelcats.biz email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz CLEANING CARPET/WINDOW cleaning.

Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence. rec om m e nd ed. C a l l/ te xt Weddings and Civil unions in Robert anytime on 027 299 Selwyn area. Ph 318 3000 or 9599.

027 205 4660.

MATURE & hardworking lady available for cleaning your home. Reasonable rates.

PUBLIC NOTICES Phone Marcia 027 443 0478.

CELEBRANT

Princess, Fairy dresses, Tutus, Flowergirl dresses, accessories and more!

NOW AVAILABLE in Glentunnel by appointment.

Ph 027 553 3556 wwwliHleblessingsbou que.webs.com

CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church Sunday 6.30

Origin Youth

Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace

Thursday 7pm James Sutherland 021 029 52203

DRIVING SERVICE

DRIVING SERVICE

DRIVEWAYS

FIREWOOD & COAL

CONTRACTING

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Ph 03 347 3479 COUNSELLING

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Providing Malvern Pupils with Music Training for over 28 Years Lessons available in Guitar, Piano, Vocal, Bagpipes, Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Drums, Ukulele, Cello, Recorder & Musical Theory. Adult Students Welcome.

Instrument Hire Available.

Contact Lynn 318 8712 admin@malvernschoolofmusic.kiwi.nz

Thanks To all those who gave me such wonderful support on December 5th 2015, when my beloved husband David died.

The Kirwee Fire Brigade St. John Ambulance Darfield Police The Emergency 111 call receivers.

The many friends and neighbours who called in throughout the aRernoon and evening; And the loving support of a dear Darfield Friend, who came and stayed with me un l family members were able to arrive the following day, from the North Island.

And I thank God for his wonderful promise that when we die trus ng in him, as my dearly loved did, that he is with us through the valley of the shadow of death.

Dilys Watson

EXPERIEN CED counsellor available to provide focus and support. Dawn Logan BA (Psyc) Cert Psyc Care(Otago) A&D Counselling(C.I.T). Ph 027 252 7533.

DEADLINE

ADVERTISING DEADLINE 1pm TUESDAY DOGS

LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards HORORATA Firewood, old man and dairy lanes our speciality. pine, oregon, macrocarpa.

Screened rotten-rock, it’s Nice and dry. Available now. local and lasts better. Buy now, quick delivery. Ph Springfield Quarry phone 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 318 4132. & leave a message.

EQUESTRIAN

MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food. HORSE Massage Therapist Natural & wholesome. fully trained and experienced Premium nutrition. Cost available for treatments in effective, NZ Made. No artificial Selwyn area. Please phone colours or preservatives.

Amanda 022 089 1723.

Frozen concentrate & biscuits. www.equineinmotion.co.nz Now available from your local agent. Sue Neale FENCING 347 6702 or 021 207 0421, SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your mightymixorders@xtra.co.nz area now. Lifestyle. Farm.

Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types of animals. Fences. Yards. sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

27 years contract fencing.

John is available to help with And design and planning. Ph Carol & John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS

Doggy Day Care 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting

03 312 3355 027 288 8724 Open 7 days

9am-11am,

4pm-6pm

Central Wood Supplies 3

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

Pine Mix 6m3

3

$290

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

Phone 03 318 2836

FIREWOOD 3m 6m 9m 12m 3

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$180 Split $350 & $510 Delivered $670

SAM LAYTON FIREWOOD SUPPLY Phone

03 318 7200

s.l.firewood@paradise.net.nz

FIREWOOD & COAL

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

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FOR SALE

HEDGE TRIMMING

2 Speedrite AN90 portable electric fence units, one with solar panel, 3 reel tape unit, plastic standards, 1 hays wire strainers, 1 NJ Phillips 0-20ml drench gun, Speedrite fence tester. Please phone 318 8839.

DOG kennel and attached cage, 4WD bulbar, bed frames, double glazed windows, heaters, other items.

Reasonable offers. Phone 021 875 554.

PULLETS - Hyline/Shaver Point of Lay for sale. Please phone 03 318 1750.

HEDGEHOG

Lifestyle Clearance 4x white spoked 15” rims with Sahara 30x9.50 R15 Tyres - $200.

ATV Trailed Spreader, Eurospread SP152, good order - $1,200.

Cast iron forge box with electric blower - $100.

Sunbeam mul -purpose shearing machine, single phase - $150.

10x Cul vator points sweep type, 300mm wide, never used - $120.

Car bed, blue single kids car bed, good order, 1 owner - $150.

021 088 57589 Pick up Darfield GARDENS & LAWNS COMPOST well rotted pig manure and sawdust, no smell. Bags or bulk, pick-up or delivered. Ph 318 8131.

GIVEAWAY FREE 20mm & 13mm light density used alkathine pipe various lengths, bring your trailer or ute and take it away.

Phone 318 1325.

HEALTH THOROUGH health and nutrition assessments and advice.

Discover the right foods and supplements for you. Get back to good health and feel great again. Call me, Ilona Perrier, Nutritionist and Iridologist, West Melton Wellness, 343 4334 now, or visit www.westmeltonwellness.co.nz

DEADLINE 1pm TUESDAY

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

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

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

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less

• Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge

HOUSE/RM TO LET

GARAGE SALE GENERAL household goods, kitchenware, pictures, CD’s, wood chipper, keyboard. Sat 23rd January, 8:30 - 12pm.

66 Creyke Road, Darfield.

MONSTER Garage Sale. Sat 30th Jan 10am-1pm. 37 Kerrs Rd, Burnham. Kids bikes, scooters, furniture, upholstery fabrics, clothes, sports gear, motorbike boots, helmets, shoes, pottery, antiques, riding gear. All things imaginable. Please park outside, walk down the back to the RIGHT. 027 429 0671.

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

FREELANCE PAINTER/ CONTRACTOR Trade qualified 24 years specialising in

1 bedroom cottage on lifestyle • Mould treatment block in West Melton. • Int/ext house pain%ng, light commercial Furnished or unfurnished.

• Garage floors No pets. $250 p.w. Ph • Roofs/airless spraying 03 347 8323.

Phone ScoU 5 bedrooms in Darfield 2 021 029 83216 bathrm/toilets. 2 living, FREE QUOTES internal access garage. Close to schools and shops. $500 pw available immediately. To REAL ESTATE express interest and for a viewing, Ph 027 432 6658.

COALGATE HOUSE to rent - Courtenay; Sunny country home with 4 bedrooms. Open plan living Old West Coast Road, 10 with great rural outlook. years old, 3 bedroom, Dble garage with aHached room/ studio. Very quiet and private attached double garage, large loca on. Asking price $365,000. section, suit family, $400 p.w.

Open Homes: Sat & Sun 2pm - 4.30pm.

Ph 03 318 1169.

Trademe ref EQC306.

ROCKWOOD Road Hororata.

Ph 318 2442 or 022 164 7522.

Lovely three bedroom cottage to rent. Double glazed with SCRAP METAL a log fire and heat pump. $360 per week. Please phone SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all 03 318 6847.

ROOM for rent. Double room in type s of m et a l f arm 3 year old house with one machinery, old cars etc. other (female). $150/week + Please phone Wayne 027 749 exp. Available now. Must be 9736 or 03 323 6610 (Licensed Dealer). ok with dogs, cats. Coalgate.

Phone Sal 027 445 4729 for more info.

SITUATION WANTED ROOM to rent - $170pw a v a i l a b l e i m m e d i a t e l y . WORK wanted by retired dairy Includes power, phone and farmer. Can lend hand to most internet. Darfield area. Please tasks. Farming as well as ph Michelle 021 196 6708 or gardening etc. Please phone 03 318 2671 evenings.

Vicki 021 258 8884.

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

Ph: 03 318 0896 Cell: 022 069 6183 For all your Interior & Exterior Painting 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

Kitchen/domes c person required for early childhood centre, Mon- Fri 9.30am - 2.30pm.

Great domes c, me management and organisa onal skills essen al in this team environment.

Also an ability to work with and around children required.

Please send your details with a CV

by Friday 29th January to: The Centre Manager at manager@darfieldpreschool.co.nz

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SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

TRADES

TRADES

PEST CONTROL

Gardener wanted for general house gardening.

Bar/Waitering Full me Barperson required for busy Bar/Restaurant & Liquor Centre.

Guaranteed 30+ hours to the right person.

Must have experience, be able to work evenings, have full drivers license (or ability to obtain one), be honest, reliable and work well with others.

A Managers cer ficate would be an advantage, but not necessary.

Part me applicants will also be considered.

Apply with C.V and cover leHer to:Darfield Hotel, 39 South Terrace, Darfield stay@darfieldhotel.co.nz

2-3 hours week.

Call Pete on 027 692 2340

principal@greendale.school.nz

SHEEP SHEARING

EXPERIENCED STOCKPERSON REQUIRED PIC is one of New Zealand’s leading pig production businesses with five farm units located at various sites in New Zealand.

Ideally, we are looking for a stock person who has a minimum of two to three years “solid” work experience, and a real passion for working with pigs. However, if you have other stock experience and have an interest in animal production then this may be just the job for you.

A flexible approach, willingness to take on challenges, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, your own vehicle, and a drivers’ licence are all necessary requirements for the role. You will also require a good level of written and numeric skills to enable accuracy in the recording of farm data and breeding statistics.

A competitive salary package/production bonus scheme will be offered to the right person. There is also an opportunity to participate in further on the job training and development within the pork industry.

“We do not telemarket!”

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Passionate Teacher Aide Required Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays (part days) a week (approx 9 hrs).

Please send CV by 29th January 2016 to the Principal

Mobile Sheep Shearing Canterbury • Small Mobs • Lifestyle Blocks • Drenching, Tailing,

Foot Trimming etc Generator available

021 204 1274

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

DHS uniform wanted for two boys. Blazers size 88 and 92, jerseys size medium, shorts size 82/size 16. Ph 027 369 5892 after 3pm.

WINDOW CLEANING

This is a full time permanent position; however we also offer entry level positions to the right applicants.

STANDING GRASS

Please apply by forwarding your CV to Simon.oxby@picnz.co.nz or ph Simon at 0275 650 202 for further information.

wanted to buy Ph 03 347 3479

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

SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

Got a broken glass window?

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

Country Touch Services • • •

WANTED

Certified Technician

New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms WANTED

Phone Shaun Adams for a quote on

Phone Allan 027 393 5435 • Flies • Whitetail Spiders • Wasps • Cluster Flies • Fleas

Your local: Window Cleaner Heat Pump Cleaning Headstones Cleaned + LeHers

• • • • •

Ph 318 1960 022 044 0654

Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs Ph 03 318 4128

www.malvernglass.co.nz

DIRTY WINDOWS: Professional friendly window cleaning service.

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

Free No Obligation Quotes!

Ph 021 364 664

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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 HANDYMAN - Mike the H andym a n s erv ing a ll handyman, lawnmowing and general work, Selwyn area.

Phone 0800 287 828 or 03 347 7437.

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

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

TORLESSE CONSTRUCTION LTD Dawson Gilchrist 021 232 3306 torlesseconstruc on@gmail.com

New Builds Residen al Commercial Extensions Renova ons Decks & Fencing Pergolas

We are now based in Rolleston

♦ Alterations/Upgrades ♦ Maintenance & General ♦ Town & Country

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer Look me up on

TRADES

Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen renova ons Mains pressure hot water upgrades Blocked drains Pump servicing Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly professional service

Ph 0800 765 758

www.mytradesman.co.nz

Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637

81 Main South Road, Rolleston

e: bowen ling@gmail.com

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920

Selwyn Exterior Plastering

chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz

Craftsman Plumber / Drainlayer

BCITO Qualified 10 Years Experience • • • • •

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

• • • • •

New Housing Renovations Maintenance Blocked Drains Water Blasting

We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

So try us first!

Call us Today!

Gavin Newick 027 221 8609

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

Gravel • Sand • Soil • Bark •

Tip Truck Hire

www.powercabledirect.co.nz COMPUTER

COMPUTER

3

• 18m

Capacity • Grain Shute • Compe ve Rates Proud to be local

027 222 1632

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines.

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

Fall seven %mes and stand up eight.

- Japanese Proverb www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing

DARFIELD

Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Washing • Cooktops Machines • Washing Machine Hire • Dryers • Dishwashers from $8 p.w.

Septic Tank Servicing Dairy Sumps Pumped Out Drain Unblocking

Oxford Appliances Ltd MURRAY DAWSON Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

Phone - Office 03 318 8609 - Mobile 0274 338 693

Malvern Computers • New Computers • Virus • Laptops Removal • Problem • Upgrades Solving • Software

Closed Saturdays

Jon Lawrence Ph: 03 3183 699 Mob: 027 688 9103 malcomputers@clear.net.nz

Asus F555LJ Laptop • Intel i7 - 3.0GHz • • • • •

CPU nVidia Graphics Special 8gig RAM 1TB HDD $1295 Incl GST 7hrs batt Win 8.1

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd

Call Danie 021 875 462 03 980 2865 / 03 344 5744 www.spouting2u.co.nz

Cer fying Plumber & GasfiHer Over 25 years experience Domes c / Commercial • New Work / Renova ons Gas Hea ng & Appliances • No job too big or small

Qualified

Contact Your Local Plumbing & GasfiJng Specialist

Hydro Drain Cleaning

Phone Glenn: 027 445 0684 Bricklaying & Blocklaying Stonework Restoration Work Chimney, Fireplace & Firebacks • Quality Workmanship Guaranteed • • • •

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

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

Upholsterer

Give Nigel a call now for your no obliga%on free quote

Ph: 021 387 750 A.H: 03 318 0030

Heat pump supply, installa on, servicing & maintenance

Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons

General household & business electrical work.

Ph 03 980 4979

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your local & reliable tradesman

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

Registered Drainlayer • • • •

Septic tank installations Blocked drains Sewer & storm water Effluent disposal fields

Ph Craig 03 318 1069 Mob 027 253 5373 Fax 03 318 1059

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

DEADLINE 1pm TUE

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

Bert feared his wife Kath wasn't hearing as well as she used to and he thought she might need a hearing aid.

Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family Doctor to discuss the problem.

The Doctor told him there is a simple informal test the husband could perform to give the Doctor a beHer idea about her hearing loss.

“Here's what you do,” said the Doctor, “stand about 40 feet away from her, and in a normal conversa onal speaking tone see if she hears you. If not, go to 30 feet, then 20 feet, and so on un l you get a response.”

That evening, the wife is in the kitchen cooking dinner, and he was In the den. He says to himself, “I'm about 40 feet away, let's see what happens.” Then in a normal tone he asks, “Kath, what's for dinner?”

No response.

So the husband moves closer to the kitchen, about 30 feet from his wife and repeats, “Kath, what's for dinner?”

S ll no response.

Next he moves into the dining room where he is about 20 feet from his Wife and asks, “what's for dinner?”

Again he gets no response.

So, he walks up to the kitchen door, about 10 feet away. “what's for dinner?”

Again there is no response.

So he walks right up behind her. “Kath, what's for dinner?”

“For Heavens sake, Bert, for the FIFTH me, CHICKEN!!”