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Having her own creative space and a shop in which it can be shared with others, has been a long time dream in the making for Springfield’s Alanah Conner. Conner ‘A Twisted Bunch’ floral design has now opened its doors in Darfield’s Mid West Mews, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Alanah, who holds a Level Four Advanced Floristry Certificate in Commercial Floristry has had an active involvement in the industry for more than twelve

years. She has worked both abroad and domestically in boutique florists and for the past five years has taught NZQA Level Three Floristry at the School of Floristry in Christchurch. “I have run workshops and demonstrations for many years and I love handing on my passion for floristry to others,” Alanah enthused. Continued on page 3….

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In 1986 SeniorNet was born in the USA after a research project in San Francisco discovered a need for small group, ‘Peer Group computer training at your own pace’ for over 50’s. It was brought to New Zealand and there are now approximately ninety centres around the country, as part of a New Zealand Federation of SeniorNet Centres. Membership of the group also brings other benefits eg: discounts for purchases of cars, PCs and accessories, along with other offers from time to time. SeniorNet is a non-profit organisation. Tutors are all

unpaid volunteers and are all the same Age Group as the course/workshop delegates. People now over fifty are much more computer-savvy than those in 1992, when SeniorNet started in New Zealand, but there is still the need for sympathetically paced tuition in small groups (maximum of six with one or two tutors) arranged in short (single topic) Workshops (two hours) or longer two or four week courses of two hours per session. In 2013, the separate SeniorNet centres of Leeston, Lincoln and Rolleston were brought together under a Selwyn District Council

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initiative into a Selwyn group, plus a new centre began at Darfield. The Selwyn Group is affiliated to the national Federation. The Selwyn Group has some financial backing from the District Council including free usage of Council facilities, subsidised course fees, equipment supply and the significant advantage of sharing the scarce resource of tutors and expertise from amongst the local volunteers and Christchurch Canterbury centre. Courses and Workshops: A rang e of course s and workshops are available at the different centres purposely arranged to be on different days. Both Microsoft Windows and Macintosh (Apple) based systems are taught and iPad, Android Tablets and Smart Phones, have been added to the traditional subjects Windows 7, 8.1, and 10, Word, E-Mails, Excel, Skype, Trade Me, Digital Picture Downloading, Vinyl to CD, etc. This term’s activities start on February 15th and full details of times and contacts can be found by searching for Senior Net on the Selwyn District Council website: www.selwyn.govt.nz

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..continued from front page. A look at the ‘A Twisted Bunch’ website clearly shows the passion and design skill Alanah possesses, as well as the wide variety of styles and colours she’s able to accommodate and create. “I have been freelancing doing weddings, events, and corporate flowers in and around Christchurch for around six years,” Alanah commented, “and now it’s something I can also offer locally.” “I moved to Springfield eighteen months ago with my partner Harley Ashwell (a well known Darfield local and son of iconic columnist ‘Mac’), we are in the process of transforming a really large section into a picking garden for my work and shop,” Alanah said. “I have planted unique flowers and foliage that are not freely available in the domestic flower market; things that are currently in fashion abroad and often seen in wedding shots on social media. Brides ask for them but we just cant get!” While Alanah plans to support local growers where she can she will also source from other parts of New Zealand thereby offering variety to her customers. “I am inspired by nature and love to forage for things like moss, berries, seed pods and interesting branches to add texture and uniqueness to my design work.” Alanah plans to offer various workshops including lush handtieds, floral crowns, table arrangements, wreaths, themed arrangements Christmas/Easter etc, wrist corsages for school formals or children's fairy

gardens for a little fun in the school holidays. She’s keen to hand on her passion for floristry to others who want to learn. As well there will be the option of tutorage in advanced floristry design elements and principles for those more serous about floristry and maybe looking at taking it up as a career. “It has been a huge undertaking setting up the shop and my friends and family have been amazing - I couldn't have done it without them! I have sanded my hands dry and inhaled more varnish fumes than I would like to dwell on,” Alanah added with a laugh. At the same time as the new shop renovation has been undertaken Alanah has also been extremely busy working on both local and city wedding requirements. This is something she particularly loves to do creating bespoke wedding flowers for brides with a dream. The new Darfield shop will offer all aspects of floristry including, but not limited to, wedding bouquets, reception flowers, cake flowers, full set up at venues, corporate arrangements, functions and events, plus funerals, bouquets for all occasions, gift baskets, house plants and terrariums. Alanah can also arrange for deliveries to be undertaken throughout Selwyn, Waimakariri and Christchurch. Beautiful flowers and plants will be complemented in the new shop with stocks of New Zealand made gifts and cards, ensuring Valentine’s Day is well and truly covered with something to suit everyone. “I will have lots of red, as well

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as a range of other coloured, roses for Valentine’s and these will be available in single stems, or half and full dozens. As well I will also have beautiful, lush, bouquets hand crafted for your Valentine. Beautiful flowers will keep you in the good books for ages guys, so don't forget her this Valentine’s and pre order so you don't miss out,” Alanah concluded with a smile.

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A young woman was taking an aDernoon nap. ADer she woke up, she told her husband, "I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valen ne's day. What do you think it means?" "You'll know tonight," he said. That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, she opened it--only to ﬁnd a book en tled "The meaning of dreams". Mike walked into a post oﬃce just before Valen ne's day, he couldn't help no cing a middle-aged, balding man standing in a corner s cking "Love" stamps on bright pink envelopes with hearts all over them. Then the man got out a boJle of Chanel perfume from his pocket and started spraying scent over the envelopes. By now Mike's curiosity had got the beJer of him, and so he asked the man why he was sending all those cards. The man replied, "I'm sending out 500 Valen ne cards signed, 'Guess who?'" "But why?" asked Mike. "I'm a divorce lawyer," the man replied.

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People in Selwyn will be able to hone their hip-hop skills at a series of workshops and performances taking place in February. Three South island tutors and two dance crews are bringing their creative passion for hiphop and breakdancing to Darfield on February 13th and to Rolleston on February 20th. The line-up includes ten yearold Manaia Davies from Glentunnel, who will be running a hip-hop workshop for beginners; Kbigs who will lead a breakdancing workshop, and Elly Hanssen who will facilitate an intermediate to advanced, hip-hop workshop. Dance crews Swarm and Reality, along with Kbigs and Manaia, will put on a free public performance at the conclusion of each workshop. The workshops were initiated after Manaia, supported by her mother Yerane, Yerane applied to Creative New Zealand for funding to hold the event. The workshops are also supported by the Selwyn Arts Trust. Creative Communities Fund Administrator, Stuart Westoby commented that this is a great opportunity to support those

who are passionate about Hanssen is an established dance in Selwyn. member of the dance scene, “It is projects like this that the after graduating in the top Creative Communities Fund was seven from Sydney’s leading set up for, as it supports local international performing arts art activities and performers college, Brent Street, before within the Selwyn District,” he moving to Atlanta USA. Elly is said. also th e Director of Manaia’s passion for dance, Moorehouse Dance Studio. singing and drama is clearly • Dance crews Swarm and obvious and she has won a Reality have performed at variety of awards both in New various arts and cultural Zealand and Australia. festivals and are known for “I love hip-hop because I their dynamic, energetic and instantly feel a connection with inspiring shows. the movement and the music. I love teaching hip-hop (Manaia tutors beginners hip hop at Springfield) so I can share this passion with others,” Manaia enthused. “People love hip hop because it has a high profile and is seen performed by artists and in video clips everywhere. I know that New Zealand is special as it Elly Hanssen and Kbigs (below), boasts some of the best hip hop who will both present workshops in Selwyn during February. dancers and choreographers in the world.” ALSO APPEARING IN SELWYN • Breakdancer Kbigs began dancing fifteen years ago and has performed in numerous countries of the world. • Singer, songwriter, dancer, and choreographer Elly

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Artist Blake Dixon, with teacher Katie Payton and the very excited children from Annabel’s Educare. There was excitement, colour and smiles aplenty at Annabel’s Educare last Friday, January 29th. This was all in response to the beautiful mural, reflecting the local environment and painted by talented Darfield artist, Blake Dixon. Dixon It was so well done in fact, that from some angles it was a struggle to recognise the wavy lines of the corrugated iron fence that was the canvas for the piece. The children and parents of Annabel’s Educare conceived the idea of a mural to brighten up the play area around six months ago. Since then, everyone has been buzzing with suggestions about what should adorn the fence. The decision was made to search out and put forward pieces of art that represent Darfield and the surrounding area. The children had a great deal of input into the content of the mural and were mesmerised to see it coming to fruition in such a spectacular way. Blake captured the local vibe magnificently with the inclusion of mountains, river, trees, flax and a tractor. The children offered Blake no end of encouragement while he was busy working with comments such as, “well done Blake, you’re doing a great job”; and providing motivation throughout. Blake, 19, is a second year Art student and is clearly both passionate and gifted. Annabel’s area manager, Ceri Foote revealed that Blake had been a student at both Educare and Kindergarten. She beamed proudly when describing; “even at an early age, drawing and art were a huge interest for Blake and his talent was clearly

evident.” This made Blake the obvious choice to take on the task at hand and now the accomplishments of a past student are on display for all the children to see. Surprisingly, this is only Blake’s

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When Sheffield’s Stuart Wright approached the Sheffield Waddington Township Committee with his suggestion of flying the current New Zealand Flag, alongside the proposed replacement, he knew there would be much debate and even possibly some opposition - he was right (pardon the pun!). After much discussion, and a majority decision by Township Committee members, both flags were raised on Monday evening, at the Sheffield war memorial. The war memorial is visible from State Highway 73, as well as from within the township. “We felt this move would generate consciousness and discussion,” said Township Committee chair, Val MacKenzie. MacKenzie “Definitely no one is trying to influence anyone’s decision, but it may serve to remind people to cast their vote, when the time comes.

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“Most war memorials in the area have two flagpoles and in the interest of casting an informed vote maybe it would be beneficial for each township to follow Sheffield’s lead. “The proposed flag will of course be removed and

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On Sunday, February 21st, Sheffield Sharks Rugby Club will create an opportunity for avid mountain bikers, to take part in a challenging, but picturesque ride through Canterbury farmland. The Sheffield Rugby Club, established in 1896, has a long and proud history in the community, event organiser Tom Ferguson, Ferguson explained, “in recent years, the club’s focus has remained on their junior players and so the necessity for fundraising is ever present. It is important for us to foster these players and to help keep our tradition alive.” Tom is excited to give the public a rare opportunity to ride over some of the exquisite countryside that the area has to offer. Racing through this exclusive route has been made possible by Dave and Nicola Stokes of Wyndale and Reece and Mel Cleland of Annavale, who will generously open their private farms for the event. The

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The picturesque scenery of the Canterbury Plains provides the perfect backdrop for the Sheffield Mountain Bike Race. course passes through three private properties in total (the third one belonging to the event organiser and his family), giving bikers plenty of terrain to conquer throughout the day. “This is a 25 kilometre race for the young and the young at heart,” Tom said. “Riding through paddocks, 4WD tracks, and weaving through tussock country. There are a couple of steep short climbs, rewarded by fantastic views of the Canterbury Plains and balanced with invigorating descents!” The race is certain to test the skills and endurance of participants, with the estimated fastest time being one hour twenty, from start to finish. Entrants who possess the most stamina and speed will be richly rewarded with cash prizes for placings, but there are numerous spot prizes too. Also up for grabs is a $300 R80 rugby store voucher for the winner of the rugby section (wearing his or her local Club rugby jersey) - this to go to

their local junior rugby club. This prize also comes with extensive bragging rights too! Being a local rugby dad, Matt Collier from Farmlands Real Estate understands the importance of keeping the team game alive for the younger generation and has not only signed up as a major sponsor, but has also donated time, energy and resources to the event. Organisers are extremely appreciative of all the sponsorship and support they have received from locals and businesses enabling them to stage such an event and offer a huge array of prizes. This inaugural race is guaranteed to be a fabulous day out for all the family with a barbecue, bouncy castle and refreshments available for the children, as well as something stronger for those that have earned it! On Facebook check out the Sheffield Rugby Club Mountain Race page for further details.

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The first two cricketing weekends in the new year witnessed the inaugural Canterbury Country combined T20 competition, where both Malvern teams were crowned champions. Greendale scored a low total of 95-9 against Oxford, all the batsmen struggling to find form after the Christmas break. Mike Millar returned figures of 410 from his four overs for Greendale in what was probably the match winning spell, but the game never really got going until the last over, Oxford needed ten runs to win. Ex Canterbury batsman Brad Doody hit a six off the first ball putting all the pressure on bowler Jeremy Clayton who responded with five consecutive dot balls to bring his team home by three runs Weedons arrived and Greendale were now in the mood for scoring runs. Nick Jenkins (45)

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and Blair Chapman (114* off 3-13. 45 balls) blazed their way to a Sefton proved a much stiffer 100 run opening partnership opponent. Ferris (60) was in the runs again and Paddy setting up a total of 209-3. Weedons gave the run chase Reardon (29) home from a stint their best shot but when Sean in the Dutch premier league got Carston dismissed stroke their team to 156-7. makers Lachie Stove (56) and Mike McCaughan 2-26 knocked Sam Wilson (45) in the same over the top order putting over, the game was all but over. Sefton on the back foot. Tidy spells from Reardon and Mike Greendale won by 56 runs. South Malvern produced the Pauling put too much pressure innings of the tournament on the middle order, who ran against Southbridge-Leeston themselves out scrambling for ticking up a massive 275-3 off tight runs. South Malvern won their twenty overs. James Ferris by ten runs. (52) was in his element but it It was unfortunate the finals’ was the big hitting Jarred Kars weekend was rained out but it who stared scoring 106* hitting meant Greendale and South eleven 6's and just three 4's. Malvern went through to the Bodie Hawkins joined the party final and would share the title. score in his maiden half Regan Dalley century. Southbridge-Leeston were never going to get close and were all out for 95. Kyle Innes was the pick of the bowlers with

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South Malvern Netball Club

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 18th February,

Star ng 17 Feb on Wednesdays 6pm & 7pm round - 40 min games (Touch teams can request mes 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.

Monday 8th February 2016, 7.30pm At the West Melton Netball Clubrooms All Welcome Any queries ph Ruth Brown 03 347 8377 Check out our website for the 2016 trial dates & registration

Springfield Sheffield Netball Club

As we are coming into the new season for netball the Springﬁeld Sheﬃeld Netball Club are looking for coaches, managers, umpires and players of all levels to come and join our club. We are a strong club with teams across all grades. Any up and coming/young Coaches will have support from senior members.

AGM

Malvern Netball’s W e d n e s da y e v e n i n g summer competition is due to start mid-February. Games will continue until early April at the Darfield Netball Courts and interest in the venture has been high. Teams can be mixed, with the inclusion of up to three males per team. It is a fun, social competition, but as in any sport, expect a degree of competitiveness! The Centre would like to encourage more high school aged players into the competition and in doing so have sourced funding to reduce their subs to only $10 per person for the whole summer competition. Many players and teams use this social, fun, summer competition as their preseason training. Malvern Netball will hold their AGM in March before the winter competition begins at the end of April. For further information about Malvern Netball visit their website: www.malvernnetball.co.nz.

7:30pm Glentunnel School All welcome, please support your club. Any queries please phone Dee Oliver 027 736 5633

DARFIELD NETBALL CLUB Annual General Mee ng Thursday 11th February - 7:00pm Darﬁeld Netball Clubrooms All members, poten al new members and interested par es are welcome to a[end.

We need your help, is this you? Secretary, Treasurer, and commi[ee posi ons vacant. Any queries please phone Victoria Leech - phone 03 318 8188 or email victorial@xtra.co.nz

AGM on stra Regi ht Nig

Monday 29th Feb - 7pm Kirwee Sports Pavilion General Mee ng to follow. New commiJee members welcome.

Friday 4th Mar, 5 - 7pm Kirwee Sports Pavilion

If anyone, new to the area, is interested in playing, coaching or sponsoring the Kirwee Club please contact Tracey 021 793 303.

Wed 17th Feb, 7.30pm held at the St Ambrose Church Hall

Registration Day Thursday 25th February at Sheﬃeld School Future Ferns and Primary from 4pm. All other players from 6pm and followed by a fun run around from 6.30pm. If you are unable to a[end but are interested in either playing, coaching etc please contact our Secretary Rachael Taiaroa-Benny 03 318 3061 or 027 613 4716

Pre-AGM Mee ng

AGM Mee ng

Monday 22nd February 7:00pm

Monday 7th March 7:00pm

Darﬁeld Netball Clubrooms All welcome! We require, umpires, junior coordinator & rep coaches for the 2016 season.

Enquiries phone Melissa 021 0247 6974 or email secretary@malvernnetball.co.nz

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Friday 5th February 2016 PUBLIC NOTICES

Results 30th January 2016 Match of the Day - Stableford

2 grades (0 to 18, 18+) Winner 0-18: P Bee 43 Runner Up: D McKay 39(C/B) Winner 18+: C Davidson 49(Topdog) Runner up: M Shipley 42 Third: I Gaunson 41 (C/B) Fourth: S Jeffs 41 Fifth: D Froggatt 39 Mens Longest Drive: D Rutter Ladies Longest Drive: D MacDonald Twos: S Jeffs, S Hygate, G Heffernan, I Bourke, I Gaunson (2), B Nahkies, P Bee Closest to the Pin: #3: B Nahkies #9: I Gaunson #13:G Heffernan #17 (Sponsored by Ken Beaumont): S Hygate

Thank you to all our sponsors.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Tara Marshall Dance & Fitness Studio Enrol now for 2016 Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Stretch Leap & Turn, P.B.T (Progressing Ballet Technique), Performance & Competition teams Ages 4 years - advanced Limited spaces in classes Gift vouchers available All classes at the Kimberley Hall commencing week of 15th February • NZAMD registered teacher. • • • •

Applications are now being accepted for this annual memorial fund of up to $2,000. Applicants need to be studying in health or a health related field and are, or have recently been, a resident of the Malvern area. Replies to be back to Mary Roberts by 26th February 2016. Phone 318 1255.

SUMMER FITNESS FRENZY - INTAKE 11! Starting week of Mon 15th February 3 classes per week for you to choose from

Results 29th January 2016 Men: D Stone 30 A Hogg 29 I Palmer 27 J Paterson 26 R Parker 25 P Cardosi 25 M Tewa 24 S Oliver 24 P McOscar 22 R Renfrew 21 N Penny 21 Ladies: J McLeod 22 L Palmer 21 J Wilson 19 S Baldwin 19 P Reynolds 17 Closest to the Pin: Proudly sponsored by Darfield Bakery: Paul Cardosi Two’s: P Cardosi S Oliver

PUBLIC NOTICES

SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY

Mon Wed Sat

Registrations from 8am Race Briefing 9:45am - Race Start 10am

All classes at the Kimberley Hall Come join Tara & Andy.

Register on our facebook page: Sheffield Rugby Club Mountain Bike Race Phone Tom Ferguson 03 318 4772/021 060 7982 Advert sponsored by Chamberlain Ag

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Next Course:

Darﬁeld - Monday 15th February 2016

981 Dalethorpe Road, Sheffield

Event proudly sponsored by Matt Collier, Farmlands Real Estate

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

Friday 5th February 2016 PUBLIC NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Malvern Hockey Its audition time for Kirwee Players 2016 Show - Oliver! • Roles: Adults – all ages (male and female). Children ideally aged 8 years + (male and female) • Audition dates: 20 Feb /21 Feb - 10am to 4pm, Kirwee Community Hall - High Street, Kirwee • Be prepared to be there for 1 hour - this will include music, dancing and acting • Kids are welcome to audition individually or in groups • Please bring backing track or musical scores if you have them • Phone: Janet Taege to book your audition time: (03) 3188167 or 0211611299 • Show Dates: Aug 11-14th, Aug 17-20th

ALTERATIONS ACCOMMODATION FULL board - West Melton. Own BEV’S Clothing Alterations & room, bathroom, swimming Repairs. 140 Chattertons pool, horse arena and grazing Road, Yaldhurst, RD 6 available if required. Please Christchurch. Ph 342 4003. phone Sharon 027 208 7772. BUSINESS FOR SALE

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Registra ons

Due to collapsed sale the

Saturday 20th February

Coalgate Tavern

2pm .ll 4pm Darﬁeld High School Turf Register Online at www.malvernhockey.org.nz or email: secretary@ malvernhockey.org.nz

is up for sale again!

Business with 3 Bedroom Flat $350,000 + GST (if applicable). $1,500 per week rent + GST. 15 year lease. Enquiries email: wendy@rpal.co.nz PUBLIC NOTICES

Rugby Club Rippa Kirwee Starting Friday 5th Feb 2016 5:45pm start Rugby Running for 5 consecutive Fridays

Ga m e are s Fre e!

OPEN TO ALL AGES - ALL WELCOME Sausage Sizzle & Refreshments Available Rippa Co-ordinator: Toby Messerer 021 151 0963 Junior Registrations will be held in conjunction with the rippa evenings - Ph Wendy Redmond 0274 818 696

PUBLIC NOTICES

Registration Nights • Mon 8th Feb: 4:30 - 6:00pm • Tues 16th Feb: 4:00 - 6:00pm A few of the Crusaders will be attending on the night of the 16th!

DATES TO REMEMBER 5th Feb 6th Feb

5:45pm Kirwee Rugby Club - Rippa Rugby begins for 2016 12:30pm Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club Open Day

Kirwee Rugby Club Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club

8th Feb

11:00am Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club Tournament

Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club

8th Feb 8th Feb 9th Feb 9th Feb 11th Feb 11th Feb 13th Feb 15th Feb 15th Feb 15th Feb 16th Feb 17th Feb 17th Feb 18th Feb 20-21 Feb 21st Feb 21st Feb 22nd Feb 25th Feb 25th Feb 27th Feb 27th Feb 28th Feb 28th Feb 29th Feb 4th Mar 7th Mar 6th Mar 26th Mar

4:30pm 7:30pm 1:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 10:00am

Darfield Rugby Club Registration Night 1 Darfield Rugby Clubrooms West Melton Netball AGM West Melton Netball Malvern News Advertising Deadline for 12th February Issue Darfield Rugby Club Pre-Season Training U16 & U18 Darfield Rugby Clubrooms Live music ‘Audio Chill’ Sheffield Hotel Darfield Netball Club AGM Darfield Netball Clubrooms Hip Hop Workshop Darfield High School Hall Free Confident Driving Course for Mature Drivers Darfield Tara Marshall Dance Studio Summer Fitness Frenzy Begins Kimberley Hall 3:15pm Sheffield Rugby Club 2016 Registration Day Sheffield School 4:00pm Darfield Rugby Club Registration Night 2 Darfield Rugby Clubrooms 6:00pm Summer Netball Begins Malvern Netball Centre 7:30pm Springfield Sheffield Netball Club AGM St Ambrose Church Hall 7:30pm South Malvern Netball Club AGM Glentunnel School 10:00am Kirwee Players Auditions for ‘Oliver’ Kirwee Community Hall 9:45am Sheffield RFC Mountain Bike Race 981 Dalethorpe Rd, Sheffield 4:00pm Live Music - ‘Audio Chill’ Sheffield Hotel 7:00pm Malvern Netball Centre Pre-AGM Meeting Darfield Netball Clubrooms 1:00pm Rolleston News Advertising Deadline for 2nd March Issue 4:00pm Springfield Sheffield Netball Club Registration Day Sheffield School Darfield High School 65th Jubilee Ben More Station .22 Jungle Lane, Rifle Shooting Ben More Station 1160 Coleridge Road, Windwhistle 10:00am Hororata Parish Bike/Run/Walk at Middle Rock Farm 4:00pm Live Music - ‘Tony’ Sheffield Hotel 7:00pm Kirwee Netball Club AGM Kirwee Sports Pavilion 5:00pm Kirwee Netball Club Registration Night Kirwee Sports Pavilion 7:00pm Malvern Netball Centre AGM Darfield Netball Clubrooms 4:00pm Live Music - ‘Pistons’ Sheffield Hotel 7:00pm Easter Saturday - Live Music ‘Southern Man’ Sheffield Hotel

Darfield Rugby Clubrooms Any enquiries to Tim McNae 027 526 8706 or Jeff Strowger 021 190 5258

Preseason Training Darfield U16 & U18 Tuesday 9th February, 5.30pm start For further info contact Tim Wright 027 332 7557 We have teams and coaches in every grade from U7's to Division 1. Visit us at www.darfieldrugby.co.nz for a full list of coaching contacts or for more information on our family orientated club.

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CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH of the Open Door, Te Pirita. God loves all

the people in the whole world. Darfield Life Church

Open 24/7.

Sunday 6.30

Origin Youth

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

Ps Wayne Watson 027 281 8340 17 North Terrace

Thursday 7pm James Sutherland 021 029 52203

CARAVAN 4 - 5 berth wanted. UK or other. Phone 027 938 5344. CATTERY ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, Oxford. Individual rooms. Lots of cuddles & loving care. Please phone 03 312 1452 website: www.angelcats.biz email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz CELEBRANT

FIREWOOD & COAL

AC & EA WAKELIN

FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520

CELEBRANT - Michelle Spence. Weddings and Civil unions in FIREWOOD & COAL Selwyn area. Ph 318 3000 or 027 205 4660. HORORATA Firewood, old man pine, oregon, macrocarpa. CLEANING Nice and dry. Available now. CARPET/WINDOW cleaning. Buy now, quick delivery. Ph Thorough job, good price, 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 quick drying. Highly & leave a message. recommended. Call or text Robert anytime on 027 299 9599. Central Wood HONEST, HONEST reliable cleaner for domestic or light commercial. Supplies Contact Julie on 0275280133 • Old Man Pine 6m3 $320 to discuss your requirements. • Old Man Pine & INSIDE N OUT Cleaning have a Pine Mix 6m3 $290 $480 team of cleaners and • Blue Gum 6m3 Free delivery in Malvern area. gardeners for your builders Phone 03 318 2836 cleans or domestic cleaning needs. Site clearing and gardening. Anything inside or DRIVEWAYS out of the home. For all your cleaning needs call LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards 020 4069 3732. and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rotten-rock, it’s DOGS local and lasts better. MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food. Springfield Quarry phone Natural & wholesome. 318 4132. Premium nutrition. Cost effective, NZ Made. No artificial CONTRACTING colours or preservatives. Frozen concentrate & biscuits. CONVENTIONAL Now available from your local agent. Sue Neale 347 6702 or 021 207 0421, mightymixorders@xtra.co.nz

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OLD MAN PINE FIREWOOD 3 6m - $320.00 9m3 - $470.00 12m3 - $630.00 Hardwoods available FOR SALE CARPET for sale - still on floor for viewing until 17th Feb. Some rooms as new. Pure wool, sand colour. Phone 318 8765. GALLAGHER fence Energiser M300 made for small blocks. Heat transfer unit, one room to one room. 60L pressure tank for pump, never used. Trailer for gardening, towed by ride-on. Phone 318 8839. LUCERNE hay. Good quality. Shed stored. Conventional bales. Kirwee area. $12 per bale. Phone 318 1964. MEADOW hay - heavy green bales, just cut. 200 available, pick-up only in Springfield. $8 per bale. Please phone Lesley 03 318 4701. WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit h u t c h e s. Av a i l a b l e i n 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 for more details.

Call us! Ph 03 347 3479 GARDENS & LAWNS

GARDENS & LAWNS

GREENSPEED GARDENING THE COMPLETE GARDEN SERVICE Trained Hor culturalist • • • •

Landscape design and mentoring Tree and hedge trimming Sec on clearing and rubbish removal House cleaning and pre-sale/rent dy up.

027 525 6058 or greenspeed@xtra.co.nz

HOUSE/RM TO LET

SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your 5 bedrooms in Darfield, area now. Lifestyle. Farm. 2 bathrm/toilets, 2 living, Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types internal access garage. Close of animals. Fences. Yards. to schools and shops. Availasheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs. ble immediately. To express interest and for a viewing. 27 years contract fencing. Phone 027 288 5005. John is available to help with CHARING Cross, 3 bedrooms, design and planning. Ph 1 bathroom, internal access Carol & John Summerfield double garage, gas hob, 03 312 4747. logburner, wetback. $400 p.w. Phone 03 318 1777. GARAGE SALE DARFIELD - North Tce. 3 bed SATURDAY 6th February. Down home, open plan living, sizing - all must go. wooden floors, heat pump, Household items, large play log burner, well insulated. table, toys, books, tools, Beautiful garden, off-street lights, desks, garden items, parking. Pets by neg. $370 bedding, rug and much more per week, Bond: $1110. 9am to 1pm - call 027 622 Letting Fee: $4 25.50 9900. 16 Piako Drive, Darfield www.mprentals.co.nz. Phone 03 343 3206. (off Bangor Road). DARFIELD 3 bedroom with HEALTH wardrobes, 1 bathroom, THOROUGH health and nutrition separate toilet, laundry, assessments and advice. kitchen/dining, adjoining Discover the right foods and lounge, large deck, heat supplements for you. Get back pump, log burner, fenced, to good health and feel great insulated, garage. Long term tenant preferred. $385 per again. Call me, Ilona Perrier, week. Phone 027 407 5113. Nutritionist and Iridologist, ONE bedroom cottage in West Melton Wellness, Greendale. $200 p.w. Available 343 4334 now, or visit end of Jan. Please phone www.westmeltonwellness.co.nz 027 337 2218.

DEADLINE 1pm TUESDAY HEDGE TRIMMING

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

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

312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting

FIREWOOD & COAL

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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

ROOM for rent. Double room in 3 year old house with one other (female). $150/week + exp. Available now. Must be ok with dogs, cats. Coalgate. Phone Sal 027 445 4729 for more info. ROOM to rent - $170pw available immediately. Includes power, phone and internet. Darfield area. Please ph Michelle 021 196 6708 or Vicki 021 258 8884. SHED cottage for rent. Malvern Hills area. 6-12 month term approx. 3 small bedrooms/ flat style, log burner. Very warm and cozy. Pets by neg. Horse grazing available. $200 per week. Phone 027 227 0971 or 021 242 3223 evenings. SUNNY, SUNNY modern two bedroom Lockwood home for rent in Hororata township. Walking distance to school, Café and garage. Huge garage, log burner and fully fenced section. $300p.w. Available early March. Please phone Margaret 027 258 0779. LAWNMOWING SELWYN Mowing. Ride-on mower/large lawns. Locally owned and operated. Phone Mike 027 497 8111.

Friday 5th February 2016 PLANT NURSERIES

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

HORORATA Nurseries - Quality HUNTAWAY pups x 2 nice - 15 landscape plants at wholesale weeks old. Intelligent, great prices. Specialists in farm and natures, work or pet. $150 dairy conversion plantings. each - Phone 03 318 2715 Natives, ornamentals, hedging, and/or text 027 651 5135. deciduous trees. Hardy locally grown stock. Fr iend ly REAL ESTATE knowledgeable advice. Phone Dave or Wendy for hours we are open 03 318 0081 or visit Sunny country home with www.hororatanurseries.co.nz

COALGATE

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 PAINTING & DECORATING

4 bedrooms. Open plan living with great rural outlook. Dble garage with aJached room/studio. Very quiet and private loca on. Asking price $365,000. Open Home: Mon 8th Feb, 2pm - 4.30pm.

Trademe ref EQC306. Ph 318 2442 or 022 164 7522. PAINTING & DECORATING

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

SHEEP SHEARING

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

Foot Trimming etc Generator available

Phone Shaun Adams

SITUATION VACANT

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Accounts Administrator to join the team. Part time two days a week, hours can be flexible. Experience preferred with the Xero Accounting Software System.

Duties will include

for a quote on

•

021 204 1274

• • •

Invoicing Debtors Creditors Payroll

SITUATION VACANT

• • • •

GST / PAYE Health and Safety Act Filing / Logbooks Updating client database

To apply please email your interest to gregmitchellcc@xtra.co.nz

BANGOR - Handyman required 1 day per week. Please phone 021 722 007 / 317 9923.

GARDENER WANTED CASUAL LABOURER WANTED

•

Must be physically ﬁt as heaving liDing and digging will be required at mes. A full licence with clean driving history & clean criminal record required. Please e-mail: mpgposi on@gmail.com

Phone 021 248 6788

RELIEF MILKER REQUIRED for weekend work 2 - 4:30pm Sat & Sun 650 cows. $17 p/h Phone Dan Burrows 021 249 9925

Proud to be your local Painter! SCRAP METAL

SITUATION VACANT

1 day per week • Permanent posi on • Must be experienced

Cleaner required for Annabel’s 4yr Old Kindergarten We are currently seeking applica ons for the posi on of cleaner at our 4yr old Kindergarten. Hours of work are 1½hrs a night Mon-Thurs and 2hrs on Fri/weekend. For further informa on please contact Annabel’s Kindergarten 12-14 South Tce Darﬁeld 7510 ceri@annabelseducare.co.nz or Sharon 318 8843 or Ceri 318 7949.

SCRAP METAL

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd CATERER Rod McQuoid - Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

0800 030 712 Buying Cars & Farm Machinery Specialising in farm clean-ups. SCRAP METAL SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all t yp e s o f m e t a l f ar m machinery, old cars etc. Please phone Wayne 027 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 (Licensed Dealer).

DEADLINE 1pm TUES

SITUATION VACANT

REQUIRED Expressions of interest phone Stuart Baxter 318 3806

SITUATION VACANT

Casual Agri Staff wanted in Kirwee/Darfield area for seasonal potato harvesting. Please phone George or Kathy 03 318 1654

EXPORT SHIPPING CLERK This permanent posi on may suit a person with school aged children or someone who is ready to get back into the workforce. Posi on Details: • • •

Shipping and expor ng admin Accounts Stock control

Posi on Requirements: • • •

Account skills an advantage Must have working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets Strong aJen on to detail and task orientated

Applica ons to: Gary Doherty: gary@stdwoolnz.co.nz

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Coalgate Tavern Require a Bistro Cook Saturday & Sunday Evenings Email: claire.coalgate@xtra.co.nz or phone 318 2719

SITUATION VACANT

KENNEL HAND Positions available: • 1 Full Time • 1 Part Time Phone 03 318 2806

WINDOW CLEANING

School Bus Drivers Torlesse Travel has urgent vacancies for part- me School Bus Drivers in the Darﬁeld, Hororata, Sheﬃeld, West Melton areas. We can help with obtaining Class 2 and P Endorsement requirements. Good pay rate and minimum hours apply during school terms.

Casual staﬀ also welcome to apply. Phone/text Tony on 027 448 0117 or email torlesse.travel@xtra.co.nz for further informa on

TRADES

One man & his truck; labour & transport

Steptoe & Co Tip: Protect your plants from the dry heat, mulch, mulch up to the drip line.

Lifestyle block services, maintenance & clearance

Contact Derrick 03 318 1947 or text 027 218 1947

Country Touch Services Your local Window cleaner with 20 years experience • Heat Pump Cleaning • Headstones Cleaned +

Letters Repainted.

Phone 318 1960 or 022 044 0654 WINDOW REPAIRS

WANTED COUNTRY TOUCH Services

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

WANTED

STANDING GRASS wanted to buy Ph 03 347 3479 SITUATION VACANT

AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses, scales etc. Any calibre rifle or shotgun. Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885. PINE cones wanted. Prefer larger quantities. Please phone 318 1155. POP Top Caravan in good condition. Please phone 027 222 8910. WANTED in Bangor Road area, someone to feed cats and dogs from Feb 27th through to March 9th. Ph 317 9923.

• Mirrors • Catdoors • Splash Backs • Retro Fit

Double Glazing • Insurance

Repairs Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nz

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.

RANCHSLIDER AND WINDOW REPAIRS MOBILE LOCKSMITH KEYS, LOCKS, RANCHSLIDER wheels and tracks repaired. WINDOW catches, hinges and security stays. Coming to town soon - all work guaranteed.

Phone Gavin or Sue NOW

022 044 5015

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WANTED TO RENT

TRADES

T H RE E bed hou s e for responsible tenant. Darfield or surrounding area. References available. Please phone Glenda 027 722 5262. TRADES

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

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

Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer

Craftsman Plumber / Drainlayer

Ph 0800 765 758 81 Main South Road, Rolleston

We are now based in Rolleston

• • • • •

Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637

New Housing Renovations Maintenance Blocked Drains Water Blasting

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

Call us Today! Gavin Newick 027 221 8609

e: bowen ling@gmail.com

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920

Selwyn Exterior Plastering

chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

BCITO Qualiﬁed 10 Years Experience • • • • •

So try us first!

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

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

• Gravel • Sand • Soil • Bark

www.powercabledirect.co.nz

Tip Truck Hire

COMPUTER

• 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!

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New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from Mark Jones 03 318-1956 your own ac(ons. 027 210 4242 Dalai Lama 0800 427 427 www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Washing • Cooktops Machines • Washing Machine Hire • Dryers • Dishwashers from $8 p.w.

DARFIELD

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 Incl GST • 7hrs batt • Win 8.1

$1295

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

Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter

Domestic / Commercial New Work / Renovations Gas Heating & Appliances No job too big or small

Contact Your Local Plumbing & Gasfitting Specialist

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash

Phone Glenn: 027 445 0684

Hydro Drain Cleaning

Over 25 years experience

Qualified

• 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

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

TORLESSE CONSTRUCTION LTD

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

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

DEADLINE 1pm TUE

New Builds Residen al Commercial Extensions Dawson Gilchrist Renova ons Decks & Fencing 021 232 3306 Pergolas torlesseconstruc on@gmail.com

Holidays Are Over - The summer holiday was over and young Jack returned to school. Only two days later his teacher phoned his mother to tell her that Jack was misbehaving. “Wait a minute,” mother said. “I had Jack with me for six weeks and I never called you once when he misbehaved.” School Learning - Nathan comes home from his ﬁrst day at school. Mother asks, 'What did you learn today?' He replies, 'Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow.' New Teacher? - Mia: I think we need a new teacher. Mum: Why is that? Mia: Our teacher doesn't know anything, she keeps asking us for the answers.