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3 Spring Challenge 4 More Beauty Column 4 Wearable Arts 5 Motoring With Macca Country Fair & Cra7 Fair 6 1 Tonne of Ba9eries 7 Recycled Small Strokes Swim School 7 Failure To Fund SH73 8 Improvements Don’t Lose Your Life On 8 The Road 8 Spiderban Pest Info 9 It’s Local Show me 10 Le9ers To The Editors 10 Darﬁeld Garden Club 11 Genera ons Of Karters Property Brokers 12 Successful Tournament 13 Hororata Golf Champs Best Choreography 13 Na onwide 15 Sports 14-15 Public No ces 15 Dates To Remember 15-19 Classiﬁeds 18-20 Trades 20 Email Column CIRCULATION: 5700+ - Area SH I West, between the rivers. The information and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors. Malvern News is distributed to 5800 homes and businesses in the Malvern area.

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Nathan Carter, Carter a Year 11 student at Darfield High School, has been identified as being on the Autism Disorder Spectrum and has been achieving great things, plus many successes, with his outstanding running ability. After appearing on nationwide television recently, Nathan was seen by a Taranaki schoolteacher who coordinates ‘Running the Spectrum’ charity. Running the Spectrum’s Jason Reid was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in his mid forties (Jason has just been named as 2018 AMP Taranaki Regional Scholarship recipient). He began his charity initiative along with his wife in 2016 to supply running shoes, support and training to enable children in New Zealand, who had been similarly diagnosed, to benefit from an active lifestyle. Jason grew up in Christchurch, but was unable to take part in any school sports or events, due to his severe asthma. However after mastering a lap of the school track and managing his asthma, Jason got the running bug, at age fifteen. When Jason’s son was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at age

Nathan Carter - ambassador for the forthcoming Running the Spectrum’s, Greatest Virtual Run. days of Christmas event over the festive season this year and Nathan will use it as training for the big GVR event in April (to run 150 kilometres in a month) - where he will take on the role of ambassador. The Christmas event is now welcoming registrations for a virtual challenge, run or walked,

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six, and not long after Jason was diagnosed with the same condition, it was the catalyst needed to begin Running the Spectrum. The Autism Disorder Spectrum (ASD) is a group of complex brain development challenges, which can cause social, behavioural and communication issues and Jason learnt a lot through his son’s diagnosis. “Running helps us in so many ways,” Jason commented, “but for people on the Autism Spectrum the benefits are magnified.” Running on the Spectrum works with Autism New Zealand, schools and communities to find children who would benefit from the programme and they also work closely with families. In 2017, Jason organised the inaugural ‘Greatest Virtual Run’ (GVR) where runners take part from all over the world and support each other through Facebook/Instagram. The initial event was a huge success, not only in meeting fundraising goals, but also in its ability to assist with creating acceptance for autism. GVR will stage the annual twelve

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This year the culture committee at Darfield High School came up with the idea of holding a combined Talent Quest final with Ellesmere College. At the beginning of May, Darfield approached Ellesmere with their plan, and the ensuing months saw much planning between the two schools, which culminated in the first combined final at the end of September. The finals took place at Ellesmere College with fourteen acts competing, seven from each school. It was reported to be a huge success with the hard work and talent of each finalist clearly evident. “It was great to have support from other Darfield students on the night,” said a Darfield High student. The judging panel consisting of Glenn Teasdale from Darfield, Steven Henderson from Ellesmere College and Rachael Inch the founder of Selwyn Creative Network had an extremely

tough job choosing winners. First place went to ‘Neopolitan’ a dance trio consisting of Eddie Adams, Adams Barnaby Maude and Liam Morris from Darfield. The boys inspiration for their name came from their hair

colours! One third of the marks awarded came from audience response, which this trio nailed. Darfield also came away with second place, which was awarded to Teresa Barnhill for her dance solo performance.

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Darfield Artweek will kick off with an opening night gala on Friday, October 5th, at the Darfield Recreation Centre. At the gala, judge Terri Elder will announce the winner of the 2018 awards. Terri is cocurator of the James Logie Memorial Collection of Classical Antiquities at the University of Canterbury, and served as Chair of the MCAC from 2015 - 2017. Artweek is a highly anticipated event that attracts a wide variety of entries. MCAC estimates that over 300 artworks will be on exhibit, across a range of mediums. As many as 140, predominantly Canterbury based, artists enter each year. Members of the public can also vote for the P eo p l e’ s C ho ic e Aw ar d throughout the week-long exhibition. Local artist Alice Olds won the Local Businesses Award last year for her watercolour painting, ‘Hydrangeas’. Alice, a

practising dentist, has been interested in art since high school. Darfield Artweek includes a trio of exhibitions. The Darfield Recreation Centre will be the main exhibition area, with works that are in competition for a number of awards. The Selwyn Gallery will feature works from private collections, and the Darfield Library will have paintings by selected local

Local athletes Jill Lang, Janelle Schnell and Sharon Morrison obtained outstanding results after competing in the Spring Challenge at Carters Beach, Westport on September 28th30th. The trio competed in the six hour section of the Super Veteran category and out of nineteen teams in their category they emerged in first place. The overall results were even more amazing as the group came in at fourth place out of 224 women’s teams. “Thanks to our support crew, and everyone that has made us sweat and stretch over the last few months,” commented Jill Lang, Lang speaking for the team.

This event is one of the gems of New Zealand adventure racing, where up to 450-teams of three women take part in a race that includes rafting, mountain biking, hiking and navigation. This event first began in 2007 in Hanmer Springs with 327 women entering, making it the highest participation for an adventure race in New Zealand at the time. The following year in Kaikoura 600 women took part. The event continued to

artists on exhibit. Tickets to the Gala opening can be purchased in advance from the Selwyn Gallery (at a reduced price), or at the door. Entry to Darfield Artweek’s three exhibition spaces, the Recreation Centre, Selwyn Gallery, and the Darfield Library, is however free from Saturday, October 6th to Sunday, October 14th.

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The event involved the whole school with everybody appearing on stage. Groups were required to present their wearable art to music from their chosen country along with dance displaying a variety of elements. Kylie Leech a Greendale School staff member, assisted with dance

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This month, now that day light savings have kicked in and the first long weekend of the summer is just around the corner, we start to notice boats and caravans rolling out as owners dust off the cobwebs of winter. I’ve always encouraged customers to get in early to avoid disappointment. This month I’ll give you some tips about the different systems on your trailer that you can check yourself, to enable better summer trailer use: Lights: Visually the easiest system to check; also the most common item to not work. Grab a friend and get them to work the lights and check yourself. The most common fault is that the light plug has a poor connection to the towing vehicle. Using a Stanley knife blade slide it in the grove of each of the seven pins in the plug. This will open up the pin giving it good connection to the vehicle. Still no-go? Then check the bulbs. They often get corroded at the bulb holders. • Tyres: Check their pressures. Tyres naturally lose 1-2 psi per month, so if it’s been twelve months then you could be down 20psi or more. As a rule of thumb, good quality commercial tyres can handle 50psi. If in doubt ask your local workshop or tyre shop. When you inflate •

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the tyres look around the side wall and tread. If you see any cracks then it’s probably time to look at replacing them. • Brakes: Not so easy to check, but you can check the brake fluid in the cylinder by the coupling, and then go for a drive. The WOF test is for the combined trailer and tow vehicle to come to a complete stop within seven metres from, 30kph. Just make sure there is no one behind you when you complete the test! • Underbody: Get on the ground and check under your trailer; look out for anything hanging down. Maybe your caravan water pipes or gas lines. Check for rust; surface rust will develop into structural rust. Clean it down and treat it before it’s too late. I’d also recommend washing down the chassis of your boat trailer after it’s been in salt water. • Bearings: Hard to check yourself, but I was once told by an old boatie if you get more than two years out of your boat wheel bearings you’re doing well. Even with bearing buddies. No one wants to be the guy with the one wheeled boat trailer.

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The Malvern Anglican Parish is Saturday grateful to the many people who 7th October 2018 attended their annual Country Fair and Craft day last Saturday. 9am - Noon The day was a huge success At Trinity Hall both in terms of turn-out and Corner of Greendale & weather, and visitors enjoyed McLaughlins Rd, Darﬁeld the Spring sunshine and the abundance of stalls. Over thirty stall holders came from the local community, and from further afield (Little River, Wigram and Ashburton to name but a few). The variety of crafted items offered many gift ideas and as Crowds enjoying the outdoor stalls in the sunshine. one visiting stall holder confessed, pretty much all the money she made got spent quickly at other stalls! A colourfully, seasonal, delight was the Christmas decoration stall, and local card-maker Laura, Laura had greeting cards for any, and every, special occasion. Also from Sheffield were the thick warm socks that Amanda had on offer. "It's a massive effort by a large team of people to bring this all together," said vicar, Susan Baldwin, Baldwin "more than thirty people from across the Parish were present on the day to run the additional church stalls and that doesn't include the number L to R: Margot Brady and Rhonda Marshall browse the stalls behind the scenes who have at last weekend’s Country Fair. contributed by baking, phoning around, advertising and inviting friends and neighbours to of ev ery on e f ro m ou r attend. I am always inspired by congregations," she added. Congratulations to raffle the commitment and dedication “There were several truck loads winners from the Country of wonderful used items that Fair & Craft Day held had been donated by the Saturday 29th September! community so the Trinity Hall Jocelyn Chambers, Laura & was once again bursting at the Peter Williams, Judith Voice, seams for the White Elephant Donald Reid, Peter Williams, Susie Van Hulte, Jackie Sime, stall. As in previous years, there Liz McKay, Nicky Holland, will be a second garage sale Denise Reynolds, Jo Bean, Margaret Overton, again this Saturday morning

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• West Melton

In April 2017 the Lincoln Envirotown Trust delivered forty kilograms of batteries to Ecotech Services in Christchurch for them to undergo a recycling process instead of going to landfill. The Batteries had been deposited by members of the public into the recycling container provided at Lincoln New World. In early September of this year the 1,000th kilogram was delivered. As Lincoln Envirotown and New World started the project, there was simply no way of knowing how people would react and what sort of response there would be. It was envisaged that there may be an early influx of batteries as people cleared out those they had stored without any clear sustainable way of disposing of them, but that after that there would be a drop off. In fact the opposite has happened with the numbers of batteries deposited growing in most months. Some months have seen more than one hundred kilograms deposited. Lincoln Envirotown Trust congratulate and thank the

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Lincoln Envirotown Chair Dave Fitzjohn (right) and Co-ordinator Meredith Jones (left) delivering the 1,000th kilo of batteries for recycling to Alan Liefting (centre) of Ecotech Services. public for their continued and growing support of this project. They commented that it was quite clear that where the means are provided in an easy accessible way, people will dispose of waste products responsibly and not add to potentially toxic landfill. The Trust has had numerous enquiries about this project from all over New Zealand and some congratulations from overseas. This seems to be recognised as the only scheme of its kind in the country where people can drop off their

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household batteries at a convenient, frequented, location to be properly processed and not add to waste. Lincoln Envirotown Trust also thank Selwyn District Council, The Sustainable Initiative Fund Trust, Lincoln New World and Ecotech Services who enabled the initiative to start and have given ongoing support to the project. They look forward to hearing of other similar initiatives throughout the country, as well as their next tonne collection!

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The Weedons’ based Small Strokes synchronised swimming team headed to National championships in Auckland this week, to compete with the largest number of team members ever entered from the Club. “Taking this large group makes us very excited to be going to the Nationals this year,” said Swim School principal and coach Joan Billing. Billing “There are four Australian Clubs and one from New Caledonia coming to compete at the event,” Joan explained, “our girls are all in the figure competition and routine competition. There are four days of solo, duet and team events, plus a schools’ competition also.” The News wishes the team the very best of luck and an enjoyable time away.

The full team from Small Strokes Swim School who headed to the Synchronised Swimming National Championships in Auckland.

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Badly needed improvements to “Under this Government we are work is not being carried out. It the intersection on State paying more than ever in petrol is not acceptable,” she Highway 73 at West Melton will taxes, but necessary road safety concluded. not go ahead, according to information received yesterday by Selwyn MP Amy Adams. Adams “I was shocked to learn from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) that the Police and the NZ Transport Agency ask everybody travelling proposed improvements have these school holidays to plan ahead, take regular breaks, and not been included in the stay safe on the roads. National Land Transport During five days over the school holidays last year, October, 6thProgramme (NLTP) for 2018- 10th 2017, fifteen lives were lost on roads. The total number of deaths for the whole month was thirty two. 21,” Amy said. “In response to my request for “If the same thing happens this year, we are going to have thirty Venables Assistant an update on when the two people die in October,” said Sandra Venables, proposed improvements would Commissioner for Road Policing. be carried out, I received a “Who is it going to be, you, a member of your family, a friend, or letter from the NZTA stating one of your colleagues? t h a t t h e p r o p o s e d “Watch your speed and following distances, make sure you’re improvements did not meet the driving fresh and alert, don’t get distracted by the kids in the required threshold for funding,” back, or by your phone, and make sure everyone is wearing their seatbelt,” she stressed. “To save your life and your family’s lives, Amy said. “This is in spite of the fact that you need to drive responsibly every time you get in your vehicle I was advised in June by NZTA and always be aware of other road users,” Sandra concluded. that the agency had identified the need for traffic lights and signals at the intersection of SH73 and Weedons Ross Road and that these improvements had been recommended for inclusion in both the 2018/21 Regional and Land Transport programmes,” she commented. “I am incredulous at this decision by NZTA not to prioritise funding for this project. Growing traffic volumes Fleas can become a worrying problem for anyone. It is at this intersection are already usually a mystery as to how they get into your home to causing safety concerns for the start with; you vacuum regularly, the cat has a flea collar, West Melton community and the and you keep the house clean and dy. Even the selfeffects are likely to be proclaimed, all powerful flea bomb, does not seem to rid the home of pesky fleas for long. Spiderban’s proofing compounded once the second system does control them - immediately and long term; phase of the Christchurch and comes with the added benefit of advice from a S o u t h e r n M o t o r w a y i s professional. Fleas live on a ninety day cycle and if the product used has complete,” Amy explained. “I am concerned that this no residual value (like bombs), in about ninety days a new egg hatch will occur in the home and with this, a whole decision may be a consequence new cycle of fleas to contend with. Please contact us for of the current Government’s further advice on long term op ons for ridding your home decision to cut $5 billion of of fleas. funding from regional highways A friend of ours recently had a flea problem and became in favour of funding trams in increasingly suspicious of bumps in the night. He set up a trail camera inside his house, aimed at his cat door and Auckland,” Amy said. discovered that over a period of five days at least six

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With the theme ‘Where Town Meets Country’ the 148th Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association (A & P) annual Show will take place on the outskirts of Leeston township, on Saturday, October 13th. The Association is run by a committee of up to thirty elected members with some of the committee having second or third generation involvement. The theme for the Show was selected by the Association and recognises the connection that the Show has in bringing both urban and rural together to celebrate all things country in Ellesmere and nationwide. The Association employs a part-time secretary/treasurer and parttime caretakers. The rest of the work involved in organising and promoting the South Island’s largest one-day A & P Show, along with building, repairs and upkeep of the grounds is carried out on a voluntary basis by committee members and past Presidents throughout the year. President - Trevor Hobson: Hobson “This year is shaping up to be another well supported show with something of interest for everyone. All the old favourites return, but unfortunately due to the cattle disease Myco Plasma

Bovis there will be no cattle classes this year. Wearable Arts returns, along with the popular Selwyn’s Got Talent and the Top Team School Challenge. John Deere’s display to recognise one hundred years shouldn't be missed either.” SECTIONS: SECTIONS: Shearing: Convenor Jason Palmer: Palmer “We expect to see another good showing of competitors with the Speed Shear one of the highlights; competitors set to shear their sheep in under forty seconds!!” Pigs: Convenor Jason Palmer: Palmer “After many years of absence pigs have returned to the Ellesmere Show. The class is the Commercial Baconer under twelve months of age; a similar class was held at the Canterbury Show last year creating huge public interest.” Alpaca: Judge Sarah Busby: Busby Alpaca fibre is often compared to cashmere; It is soft, fine and easy to wear with no itching, contains no lanolin and is also naturally hypoallergenic. Dairy Goats: Judge Shirley Johnstone: Johnstone As well as farming and showing goats Shirley is convenor of the Dairy Goat Section for the South Otago Show; goats’ milk can protect the heart and there are nearly

Crowds flocked to last year’s Ellesmere A & P Show.

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twice as many beneficial fatty acids in goat’s milk than can be found in cows’ milk. Sheep Dog Trials: Convenor Tim Schmack: Schmack “The dog trials cover four competitions from District Maiden, District (Boon Trophy), Maiden (Barclay Cup) and Open class (DC Gilbert Challenge Cup).” Cochrane’s Top Team Challenge Competition: Sport Canterbury will return to host more primary school Year 6 teams from around the Ellesmere district. Kids Farmyard: Convenor Kent Tilson: Tilson “The Farmyard will once again be a major attraction with the tent filled with as many kinds of animals as possible; the biggest attraction being eels from Lake Ellesmere. Industrial Section: Convenor David Birkett: Birkett “Nearly one hundred craft sites, plus trade sites (businesses selling their products or services) and machinery sites displaying the latest in equipment and technology.” Produce Sheds: These include cooking, homemade beverages, handcrafts, photography and flowers, plus school children’s sections. Poultry: Forty different classes. Selwyn’s Got Talent: Convenor Emma Dunlop: Dunlop This event is in its second year at the show and is proving really popular with some highly talented acts entering. Wood Chopping: Convenor Reuben Carter: “An extremely popular event, attracting a large number of spectators to see approximately thirty male and female competitors in action.” Horse Section: Convenor Tracey McIlraith: McIlraith “This year we have some changes in ring layout and the addition of some new classes as we are always looking to how we can improve the Equestrian side of the Show.” For the children there’s an array of sideshow attractions and an assortment of food stalls.

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To the Editors: For the last eighteen years I have enjoyed complete religious freedom by going to the Church of the Open Door at Te Pirita. Now the Council is considering slapping a heritage order on the Church. They assure me that it will still remain a Holy place under Council control. Holiness comes from God and through repentance by people, not by Council decree. I would rather die than attend a Council controlled place of worship. This is a Free Church and the Council has no right to mess with it.

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To the Editors: It is obvious to the ratepayers of Whitecliffs and Glentunnel that, the Mayor Sam Broughton, his Council and our local rep, have made a behind closed door agreement, and perhaps an under the table arrangement, with Bathurst to enable them to mine 24/7. This being the case then the Council have operated outside their mandate; so the next course of action will be to make a submission to the ombudsman to start an investigation into their actions.

It does not take long for councillors, after an election, to forget who elected them. It also never ceases to amaze me how Asian companies can take billions of litres of our 100% pure water for free and sell it for a massive profit while this Council puts a poisonous chemical in our drinking water, also against the ratepayers wishes. Something wrong somewhere? I think so.

Andrew Horsburgh. Whitecliffs

Having been absent from Garden Club for a few months, I have been unable to report on the Club’s ac vi es, but I am assured that over the winter months the mee ngs went well, with talks on walnuts, heritage fruit trees and a workshop with flax. So a good winter programme. Sadly our patroness Marjorie CaSell passed away during this me. Marjorie was a well liked and very respected member of the Club and her generosity and exper se in so many aspects of gardening will be sadly missed. September is ‘Spring Show’ month and we had a wonderful array of shrubs, flowers and herbs, along with decora ve work. The judges, David Taylor and Bill Girl were most impressed with the entries; praise indeed coming from two renowned judges. Awards were presented to, Jackie Hill premier bloom, Georgie Eaves premier daffodil and cut flowers, Barbara Roberts decora ve and Doreen Moore novice decora ve. Good show ladies, well done. The judges also kindly spoke to us on the staging of exhibits and their advice was well received. We are working hard on our exhibit for the Daffodil Show and are enjoying the prepara ons and planning of this. So all in all Garden Club is a great place to enjoy yourself and make new friends. Take me to admire the blossom on South Terrace, it looks stunning. So with our new President, Secretary and Commi9ee, we can look forward to another good year, while saying thank you to the commi9ee from last year, for all their hard work on our behalf. Thanks also to the Malvern News for prin ng my ramblings each month! Enjoy this amazing me of year.

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Rolleston’s Jacob Mitchell, Mitchell has just had his sixteenth birthday, is a pupil at Lincoln High School and at the age of fifteen won another major New Zealand kart racing event. Jacob competed in the Rotax Max 125cc Light class at this year’s Jason Richards GP kart race meeting held in Nelson recently, winning the forty lap race in his class, Senior Rotax lights. The Kart Sport Nelson Club is honoured to run their memorial race meeting to remember former Club member Jason Richards, the V8 Supercar driver, who died of a rare form of cancer in 2011. “Jason was part of this Club and we wanted to pay our respects in the best way possible,” said a spokesperson for Kart Sport Nelson. “He showed sportsmanship throughout his career and that, plus having some fun while we are doing it,

is what we have based this event around,” they added. Jacob’s mother, Di Mitchell commented, “for our family this is a sentimental meeting to attend, as we knew Jason and his parents very well. For the first time Kartsport Nelson presented a new trophy in memory of Jason to be awarded to the most outstanding driver of the meeting. Jacob was the recipient and commented that it was a huge honour to have his name on the trophy.” It’s not surprising that Jacob is doing so well in the sport - he comes from a family background that has excelled in motorsport over the years and he was only six years old when he first began in the cadet section. He is a fourth generation Karter on his Dad’s side and a second on his Mum’s. His father Mark raced karts from the age of eight years old, before moving on to

L to R: Dave Richards (holding Lucy) Jacob with the Jason Richards Memorial trophy, Tony Dyer (Jason’s best friend), Pauline Richards (Dave & Pauline are Jason’s parents).

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Mini 7. “Jacob has a passion for any form of motorsport, if it’s on TV he is watching it!” Di laughed. “F1, moto GP, rally - anything going; he also pit crews for a Super Saloon at Woodford Glen Speedway,” she said. “Jacob did a lot of training when he was young and we were at the track all the time. Any new class, or new kart, involved extra hours to master the equipment and get the set-up right. We travel around the South Island mostly, but will do the New Zealand champs wherever they are held. We would love to do more meetings, but it does come down to budget,” Di explained. Darfield locals Chris Charles and Warwick Leech, Leech as well as having a lot of motorsport history between them, have also played their part in Jacob’s recent success. “Chris has a long background with the Mitchell Family,” Di said, “having helped Grandad, Dad and now Jacob with their motorsport adventures. He assists Jacob by engineering and fixing parts when we need it. “Warwick from Leech Motorsport enjoys running vintage karts which Mark and Jacob (Father and Son) also run for fun. Leech Motorsport have sponsored Jacob with the chassis and engine, for which we are extremely grateful,” Di reported. “In the past Jacob has won the South Island Champs four times, came first in the New Zealand Schools’ championship, took second place twice in the same championships, as well as a second in the New Zealand Champs. Next up is the South Island Championship i n Invercargill at Labour weekend and it will be tightly contested,” Di concluded.

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On Friday, September 28th a field of one hundred golfers (and non-golfers) participated in a twelve-hole Ambrose game of golf, to raise funds for Malvern St John. The event was held at the Hororata Golf Club at Glentunnel, which is reported to be one of the most scenic courses in the country and currently at its most spectacular. Jannetta Thomas of real estate company, Property Brokers, and her team organised the day with the help of the Golf Club. Players were welcomed with a sausage sizzle and refreshments prior to teeing off and took to the field with enthusiasm. Although some of the teams didn’t quite achieve the twelve hole target, everyone appeared to enjoy the golfing experience. The golf was followed by an auction of donated goods, raffle draw and prize giving with the Willows Café providing a delicious afternoon tea for the large number of people present, with ease. “There were numerous positive comments and praise for both the condition of the course and the fantastic facility the Golf Club is, with the Café on site,” commented Clubhouse manager, Catherine Thorne. Thorne The day raised $5,700.00 for Malvern St John and will become an annual event.

Jannetta Thomas presents Ann Shepherd the committee Chair of Malvern St John with a cheque for $5700 at the Property Brokers Darfield office on Monday.

Check out the team list below for the inclusion of Jordan Riki in the just named NZ Jr Kiwis’ Squad to take on the Jr Kangaroos at Mt Smart Stadium, October 13th - 3:05pm. Be sure to tune in to Sky Sport 2 and watch, build-up starts at 2:30pm with kick-oﬀ at 3:05pm (we’re sure proud grandparents Reg and Sheryl Riki of Sheﬃeld will be).

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L to R: Lucy Palmer, Nicky Muir, Paul Fletcher, Sandra Gilmore, Gavin Baker, Andrew Inch & James Perkins winners in the Hororata Golf Club Championships. Saturday, September 30th, saw the finals of the Hororata Golf Club Championships played. This was played over 36 holes and included seven grades. Players teed off from 9.am and it was reported that the competition was fierce. This was a match play, meaning the players play to win each hole. In some matches play was neck and neck for the entire round.

The winners were: • Senior Women Nicky Muir • Bronze A Women Sandra Gilmore • Bronze B Women Lucy Palmer • Senior Men Andrew Inch • Intermediate Men James Perkins • Junior A Men Gavin Baker • Junior B Men Paul Fletcher. The Club congratulates these players and commented that their results were a great achievement. They added a well done to all the runners up.

“Thanks also to Andrew Bell and Finn Hobbs, Hobbs and the volunteers who got the course into the superb condition it’s in,” commented a spokesperson for the Club. “Thanks also to the Willows Café for another beautiful afternoon tea and we look forward to next year’s competition.”

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Sheﬃeld Memorial Pool Wednesday 17th October - 7pm, at Sheﬃeld School.

Results 29th September 2018 Match of the Day: Stableford 1st: G Gaunson 47 2nd: B Sampson & W Morrison 45 4th: D Thompson & J Adams 43 6th: J Johnson 42 7th: R Williams, J Benn & S Hygate 41 10th: D Gibbs, R Ford , T Doyle & L Giles 40 14th: P Mukhia, P Dearsley, D McGuigan & M Shipley 38 Nearest to the Pin: Pin #3: B Hemmingsen #9: T Michael #13: J Tonner #17: J Adams Longest Drive #11: #11 Women: J Johnson Men: C Beatson Longest Putt #18 - sponsored by Darfield Tyre Centre: J Tonner Two’s: Two’s I Bourke, L Giles, J Johnson, L Smyth, M Harding & T Faletonoai 9 Hole Stroke: 1st: B May 33 Stroke

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Results 25th September 2018 Match of the Day: Stableford Ladies: 1st: M Morten 32 Ladies 2nd: P Pearce 32 3rd: F Taylor 30 Men: Men 1st: I Palmer 40 2nd: G Harris 35 3rd: K McGartland 34 Two’s: Two’s M Wright/G Chambers Closest to the Pin: Pin M Wright/G Chambers Longest Putt: Putt P Collins Results 29th September 2018 Match of the Day: Team Ambrose

Club Champ results available in the article in this issue, other results as follows. 1st: G Marsh, D Smith & S Oliver 47.5 2nd: J Helmore, F Taylor & M Abbott 50.4 3rd: N Penney, S Prendergast & J Hicks 52.2 Closest to Pins: Pins #6: P Collins & J Helmore #11: #11 G Marsh #14: K Hicks #17: #17 K Kibler

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Selwyn District Council Chief Executive, David Ward, attended the Malvern Community Board meeting on Monday, September 24th. He noted that Council had obtained legal advice in terms of volunteers and working bees. This would be circulated to all committees and the Board. He informed the Board that the Council received $267,800 of funding for upgrading toilet and wastewater facilities across the district, from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund. Amongst other projects, Lake Selfe and Lake Georgina were earmarked for upgraded toilet facilities. In her Chair’s Report, Jenny Gallagher reminded Board members that it was their responsibility to relay staff responses received by the Board, to their respective Committees. She encouraged Board members to consider attending the Community Board Conference scheduled for April 2019. Board member reports contained a variety of pertinent issues including, but not limited to: • Attending a Charity Bowls Tournament in Darfield to raise funds for Darfield Hospital; • A successful Selwyn Gets Ready meeting in Glentunnel, with around ninety people attending; • Attendance of Zone 5 meeting by several board members; • Good progress made by the Malvern Community Arts Council. The Board also started discussing the various Christmas events planned for the area and approved an application for funding from its Discretionary Fund for the Red & White Stripes U13 Futsal Team to attend a tournament in Australia in January 2019.

Jenny Gallagher Malvern Community Board Chair Results 27th September 2018 Match of the Day: Jenny Esson Trophy Stableford 1st: R Pilbrow 40 c/b 2nd: L Steele 40 3rd: L Smith 39 4th: K Battersby37 5th: M Robertson 36 c/b 6th: V Mackenzie 36 c/b 7th: I Beets-Huchshorn 36 8th: J Blatch 35 9th: S. Gillespie 33 c/b 10th: L Scott 33 c/b 11th: P Woods 33

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The Graham-Wineera Whanau would like to thank everyone who embraced us into this wonderful community. We will always fondly reflect on our time here and the many special connections made. TilI our paths cross again, take care, keep active and be kind. To share one parting quote from Ghandi that we try to live by, ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’. Terina, Joe, Tia-Jane and Riria xo

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MARSHALL; James Purdom (Jim) It is with heartfelt thanks that Janice and her family acknowledge the kindness shown when our special Jim, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad Jim left us recently. For the many special words, phone call, visits, messages and cards, we thank you. For the wonderful home cooked meals, baking and gorgeous flowers, we again thank you. To those who were able to attend Jim’s farewell celebration from near and far, please know your presence was felt and appreciated. We will always remember with gratitude the many ways you were able to show your caring and thoughtfulness at a very sad time. Please accept this as a sincere, personal thank you from all of Jim’s family.

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Must be experienced in cooking, making coffee and customer service. 31 hours per week, including some weekend work. Phone 03 325 4154.

POSITION AVAILABLE We are seeking a person for Nursery duties at our Plant Nursery on Newtons Road in West Melton. For more information, please contact Paul...

Contact Micky on

021 125 1613

Foot Trimming etc Generator available

COURTENAY

Darﬁeld Based Will cover all areas

conwaydecor@hotmail.com

• Small Mobs • Lifestyle Blocks • Drenching, Tailing,

REAL ESTATE SITUATION VACANT SECTION - Darfield. Private Sale POSITION available - part time 2 Oldham Place. Area: person required to shift two 831sqm. Quiet cul-de-sac. Rotorainer irrigators Monday Phone John 027 434 6789. to Friday. $35.00 per irrigator shift. All equipment supplied. Dunsandel area start date Phone Keith ECAN LEASE BLOCK negotiable. 027 230 7469 . Lessees interest in 6.7ha ECan leasehold DUNSANDEL with Templeton soils is STOP SHOP available for purchase. Position Available.

SITUATION VACANT

for more information

Udi Painting & Decorating

LOCKSMITH

Licenced under REAA 2008

Please call 027 283 8572 PAINTING & DECORATING

ROOM TO RENT

DARFIELD township. 2 bedroom SINGLE lockable rooms in house. Modern, open plan, all Darfield Hostel. Internet, day sun, double glazed, sky TV. $160 pw. Please internal access garage, heat phone 027 479 1431 or 03 pump. Small private garden. 318 3660. Suit professional or retired person or couple. For long SHEEP SHEARING term rent. $300 per week. Phone 022 647 7764. Mobile SPACIOUS, SPACIOUS sunny and warm, 4 Sheep bedrm home. Log fire. Clintons Road, Darfield. Shearing Paddock available. $500p.w. Canterbury Phone 027 692 2340.

AGRI REALTY LTD t/as COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

COMPLETE SERVICE INCLUDING TESTING!

PAINTING & DECORATING

HOUSE TO LET

Prefer email on

paul@fernfactor.co.nz or phone 03 344 0297

SITUATION VACANT

Roof painting, stopping & wallpapering, gib fixing, weather board, barges & fascia repairs. References available.

Phone Dave on 021 142 0567

Malvern News Advert Deadline: 10am Tuesday

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SITUATION VACANT

ROOF MAINTENANCE

ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, re -roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Phone 03 347 6702.

SENIOR STYLIST POSITION AVAILABLE!!

TRADES

Licenced Builder

Phil Marsh Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

About the position: • Full time position, only working 4 days a week! • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday • Competitive wage.

About you:

• Must be confident in all aspects of Hairdressing

and exceeding in cutting and colouring

• Must be happy to attend regular training for up

skilling

• Must be a supportive team member • Willing to help train our apprentices

For more information email Lisa at

lisa.mohi@hotmail.com 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.

WINDOW CLEANING

COUNTRY TOUCH SERVICES Your very own LOCAL, reliable & experienced

Window Cleaner Satisfaction Guaranteed! Phone or text Wilf Lock on 022 044 0654 or 03 347 8226 (A/H)

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Andrew Love

Contract Window Cleaning Commercial  Residen al Free Quotes E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

SCRAPMETAL BEST prices! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid - buyer. Ph 027 695 0480 or 0800 030 712. SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all types of metal farm machinery, old cars etc. Please phone Wayne 027 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 (Licensed Dealer). VEHICLE FOR SALE

HONDA Accord Euro Tourer, station wagon, 2009, 2.4l auto tiptronic. 220,000kms. Leather & heated seats, sunroof, alloys, spoiler, 8 airbags. Fantastic driving car. $5,995. Maniototo Motors Ltd. R.M.V.T. Phone Bob 027 472 6595. STATION Wagon - Toyota Corolla 1996, white, 296,000km. New tyres, battery, alternator. WOF & reg. Goes very well.$2,000. Kirwee. Ph 021 0856 3561.

M: 021 818 816 TRADES

HOME REPAIRS General Maintenance, Home Improvements, Alterations, Re-lining, Weatherboard Replacements, Fences & Decks

Murray Thomas Ph: 027 809 4929 | E: mactcon@gmail.com

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

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

■ New Builds ■ Extensions ■ Renovations ■ Kitchen & Bathrooms

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS Registered Master Builder • •

New houses or alterations Award winning builder

R eg is te re d

Phone Rodney Fairbrass on: Master

• Mirrors • Catdoors • Splash Backs • Retro Fit

Double Glazing • Insurance Repairs Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nz

027 446 7092 E: fairbrassbuilders@gmail.com

• Interior Plaster • Maintenance • Renova ons & New Homes • Locally Owned & Operated • 15 years Experience

EvereS Sullivan Ph: 021 022 13500 E: chchplasterguy@gmail.com

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TRADES

Specializing in:

TOYOTA HILUX, TOYOTA SURFS & 4 RUNNERS From 1985 onwards.

Ph 022 409 8432

CARS, VAN, 4WD’S & TRUCKS WANTED! Cash paid on pick up. Any condition accepted. Ph John 03 347 9354 or 027 476 2404

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

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

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

General household & business electrical work.

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

Ph: 021 387 750

New builds, extensions, alterations, farm buildings & light commercial. Let our expertise help your vision!

Steven Cusdin 021 029 73925 | selwynbuilders@gmail.com

Darfield based with over 38 years of local knowledge and experience

Septic Tank Cleaning Jetting Unit for blocked drains Camera Investigations | Port-a-loo hire Office 318 8609 | 0274 338 693 | admin@leechdrainage.co.nz

• • • • • •

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

• • • •

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

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 | 03 317 8091 sdsh@xtra.co.nz COMPUTER

COMPUTER

SuperComputer Sales and Service of new and used machines. Networking, Virus protection, Backup Re-loading and Restoring of Windows. Plain old fashioned Help & Assistance!

You only live twice. Once when you are born and once when Mark Jones you look death in the face. 03 318-1956 027 210 4242 -Ian Flemming, 0800 427 427 You only Live Twice www.supercomputer.co.nz

mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996! • Washing • Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine Hire from $8 p.w. • Dishwashers

Reg. Service Technician

Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist. Over 30 years experience. Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

027 445 0684

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

NEW kitchens, wardrobes, laundries or what ever you need! Remodelled or just new doors. Good advice, good price. Ring Lex 03 349 0150 or 027 439 3926. PORTABLE sawmill for all your timber requirements and macrocarpa sales. Please phone Graeme Knowles on 021 613 229. UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

021 732 331

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK 318 1676 or 021 184 2448

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

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

david wilkinson

Furniture Repair & Re-Polish, French Polish or Spray. Pick up & delivery

registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

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

Please phone 318 0047

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 • H: 03 317 9174 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz Darfield based, working Canterbury wide. All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

Renova ons, New Houses, Hot Water Cylinders, Kitchens & Bathroom Upgrades, General Maintenance!

Phone Mark

027 869 0026

• Maintenance • Renova ons • New Builds • Pump servicing and installa on • Water ﬁlter installa on • Water pump hire

• Supply and installa on of sep c tank systems • Gas and wood ﬁre installa on • IQP in backﬂow preven on • Teatsprayer servicing

‘One call and we’ll do them all’

0800 752 400 plainspgd@gmail.com

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

A pirate walked into a bar and the bartender commented, “hey I haven’t seen you in a while. What happened? You look terrible.” “What do you mean,” said the pirate, “I feel fine.” Bartender, “what about the wooden leg? “you didn’t have that before.” Pirate, “well we were in a ba9le and I got hit by a cannon ball, but I’m fine now.” Bartender, “well Ok, but what about that hook? What happened to your hand?” Pirate, “we were in another ba9le. I boarded a ship and got into a sword fight. My hand was cut off and I was fi9ed with a hook. I’m fine really...” Bartender, “what about that eye patch?” Pirate, “oh, one day we were at sea and a flock of birds flew over. I looked up and one of them pooed in my eye.” Bartender, “you’re kidding me, you lost an eye just from bird poo?” Pirate, “it was my first day with the hook!”