Issue 883 - Friday 29th March 2019

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ISSUE 883 Friday 29th March 2019

Terrace Sta on Open Day 3 Watkins Homekill

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Hororata Nurseries Stock 5 Clearance Sale 6 Hororata Night Glow Anzac Malvern Run

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4WD Fun Day

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Benefit Concert

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Hot Air Balloon Malvern A & P Show cont..

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Roaming Rogainers

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Canterbury Duathlon

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Darfield Garden Club

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Darfield Drive-In Movie

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West Melton Bowling

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South Malvern Cricket

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Malvern Swimming Sports 15 Sports

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Public No ces

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Dates To Remember

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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The Malvern Show, which took place last Saturday, March 23rd was extremely well attended by both competitors and the general public. Gate takings were up from last year and there were record entries in the Horse, Donkey, Art and Poultry sections, it was reported. The Trade section was full and the committee couldn’t have squeezed another exhibit in, they commented. The weather was a comfortable temperature, neither too hot or cold and the organisers had laid on a sp ec tac u l ar ev e nt. T h e continuous sounds of the NZ Army Band, plus the Ellesmere Pipe Band ringing around the grounds, made for a positively festive atmosphere. Add to this the wood chopping, speed shear and the success of the new Brick Wall competition along with the Rev and Ride - the organisers of this 120th Show and its President, Richard Hill can be justifiably pleased with what they achieved.

As mentioned, this was the 120th Malvern A & P Show and having attended 83 of them was Cecily Wright, Wright who turns 94 this year. She first attended the Show at the age of ten and hasn’t missed one since. The oldest living ex-President was also in attendance at this year’s show - Sir Alan Wright, Wright who officiated in 1982.

“The Donkey Section led the Grand Parade, in behind the Ellesmere Pipe Band, and along with their Judge, Sandy Croote from the USA,” commented section convenor Melissa Jebson.

Jebson “Sandy thoroughly enjoyed her day, along with the stock and the friendly competitors. On the Sunday I took her over to Akaroa so she saw a little bit of the South Island while she was here. The Donkey classes attracted record entries,” Melissa added.

The Supreme Livestock exhibit for the 120th year, judged by Tim Black the retiring President of the Canterbury A & P Association, went to Harriet Redmond (Ashburton) and

Christine Weal with their Saddle Hunter ‘Ngahiwi Frostie’. Harriet was presented with a Royal Agricultural Society Medal in recognition of this success.

The Supreme Indoor exhibit

Frances Smith Supreme Indoor exhibit recipient and prior to the Show also presented with a Royal Agricultural Society Excellence Award for her dedication to the Showing movement.

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which included, wool, cooking, handicraft, preserves, flowers etc and judged by Selwyn MP Amy Adams was awarded to Frances Smith (Russell’s Flat).

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ANNABEL’S EDUCARE & 3 YR & 4 YR OLD KINDERGARTENS 12-16 South Tce, Darfield EDUCARE

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We have a new, amazing dentist - Julia Tully, who has now started working with us full-time! She is very experienced and will be a great asset to the business. We also have Kathy Nustrini, practice receptionist and manager available every day to make appointments and the lovely Claire Nash as chairside to Julia.

Our new Hygienist due to start end April, will be taking care of your hygiene and cleaning.

Watch this space for dates!

Please call the practice phone regarding appointments, (if you have had emergency work elsewhere, please leave a message to let us know)

Darfield Dental Phone 03 318 8392

Flora and Fauna, Selwyn Gallery’s April exhibition highlights the beauty and fragility of New Zealand’s plant and bird life at varying stages of its life cycles.

Jo Ogier’s work seeks to promote public awareness of the landscape, flora and fauna and the fragility of the ecosystems within New Zealand.

Jo shows two series of work in the exhibition; watercolours highlighting fragile and ephemeral moments of small birds in their environment in a state of flux; her second series, etchings in commemoration of botanist Daniel Solander and the six species of plants named after him. Jo has exhibited and completed commissioned work extensively throughout New Zealand.

Stacey Weaver’s photographs stemmed from a fascination for capturing favourite flowers at the end of their best, in a moody but beautiful way.

Stacey’s limited edition Nirvana series highlights hypnotic petal formations. Each bloom in the series has been chosen specifically for its natural form geometric, through to winding, fragile fin-like ombre petals.

Stacey’s work has been highlighted in New Zealand and Australia, featured in magazines and commissioned for large scale wallpaper prints.

Mary Zurakowski juggles her creativity and passion between the art world and wine industry and is inspired by the cycles of nature.

Mary’s series of paintings highlight the ephemeral nature of her subject matter, painted in a fluid manner, offering a compositional rhythm that captures plant forms in their organic nature.

Mary has exhibited nationally and internationally, alongside teaching art and design at New Plymouth Polytechnic and now running a boutique winery.

See the advertisement in this issue for exhibition details.

Work by Mary Zurakowski.

Jo Ogier - Saddleback -Tieke - Watercolour and Graphite.

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As a Physical Trainer in the Health and Fitness industry for over twenty years, Karen Hulston (Kaz) has worked with people of all fitness levels, life experiences and challenges.

Whether training Army enlistees, elite sportspeople and teams, or males and females of varying ages and stages of life, one thing has remained the same her determination to help them become physically the best versions of themselves.

During the seventeen years Kaz spent in the Army, she was the first female Physical Training Instructor (PTI) in the New Zealand Army Physical Training Corps.

However, even with all her

knowledge and experience, she still managed to lose her own health after leaving the Army.

Six years ago, while raising four children under the age of six years old, Kaz had fallen into an unhealthy rut, which resulted in a thirty kilogram weight gain. A good day for her meant she was strong enough to resist the urge to eat two packets of chocolate biscuits. An excellent day, was when she had enough energy to get off the couch and play with her kids.

Breaking free from those debilitating habits defines Kaz as a trainer today. If she hadn’t hit rock bottom, she would just be like any other hard-ass Boot Camp Trainer. Her own

Kaz is excited and ready for the ‘Physical and Online’ Programme.

Terrace Station is opening its heritage garden this Sunday, March 31st, so that visitors

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experiences have given Kaz a deep understanding of what it is like to be unhealthy, and it ignited a strong desire in her to help others positively change their lives. She has been running her successful Boot Camp programmes ever since.

On a National scale; Boot Camp with Kaz was rated as being the best fitness programme in the country at the 2018 New Zealand Fitness Awards.

The judges commented that, “it was the tailoring of Kaz's service to the community, and her strong set up and attention to detail that makes her Boot Camp, awardwinning."

Kaz doesn't believe in spending ridiculous hours working out, or eating a diet with a huge restriction on calories. She believes in finding a balance in life, so that treats can still be enjoyed, but life is lived to its full physical potential!

Kaz has been running Boot Camps in West Melton for the past five years and has teamed back up with Group fitness and Yoga Instructor Jo Allan.

Allan Mother of three, Jo conducted pump classes and instructed with Kaz at West Melton Boot Camps, prior to moving to Darfield a few years ago.

Both Jo and Kaz are extremely excited to deliver the; 'Physical and Onl ine Cant erbury’ programme in Term 2, to both Darfield and West Melton residents.

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can view the autumn flowering - with the slightest tints of autumn oaks and sequoias will doubtless late roses, woodland cyclamen, in the tall trees. The woodland attract, as well as a display of liriope and colchicums, along walkway with its old established historic garden and farm tools in the converted summer house.

Children’s activities will be available and some woodland plants will be for sale. Entry is $5, children are admitted

free. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn, but must leave dogs at home. Terrace Station will be signposted from the Hororata roundabout.

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Tim Watkins of Watkins Homekill is heading into his eleventh year of processing at his Bur nh a m p r em i s es. H e processes stock for farmers, hunters and life-stylers and is more than happy to explain various cuts, or give advice on getting the most out of a carcass.

Tim began specialising in homekill after twenty years in the butchery industry. Working in conjunction with local mobile slaughter services, and with good support from local hunters and farmers his business does well.

“Mobile slaughter in the paddock with less stress to the animal, before being hung for a week, makes for beautiful tender meat,” Tim explained.

Bacon and hams are made with his own recipe and cold smoked.

“Wild game sausages are a product proving very popular with hunters,” Tim added.

“I believe you can’t go wrong with a quality, honest, job done well. Next time you require homekill processing give me a call.”

For further details see the advertisement in this issue.

Above: Watkins Homekill processing building in Burnham where Tim Watkins can help with all homekill requirements.

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HORORATA NURSERIES - 277 HORORATA ROAD

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Sunday 7th April, 9am - 3pm or until we have sold out!

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Dave Sligh on the search for red tussock seed.

Dave Sligh and Wendy Hampton owners of Hororata Nurseries are leaving Hororata to begin a new life close to Pelorus Sound.

They moved to Hororata Road, from Banks Peninsula in 2000.

At this time the couple owned and operated a retail plant nursery and landscape business in Christchurch, so made the decision to close that and go into business as a wholesale nursery from Hororata. They began trading as Hororata Nurseries in 2001. For the first few years the focus of the Nursery was to supply a wide range of exotic and native trees and shrubs to landscapers, retail nurseries and residents and farmers in Selwyn.

In 2016, and following Dave’s fourth spinal surgery, the pair shifted the Nursery’s focus to native revegetation planting for farms and public spaces on the Canterbury Plains and in the High Country. Now unable to undertake the heavy labour side of the business, Dave began to use contractors to do the planting, moving his role to that of consultation, planning, plant supply and supervising plantings. Dave has been instrumental in hundreds of native planting projects all over Selwyn, commenting that it had been the most rewarding work he had done.

In August last year Dave had yet another spinal operation and is still working hard on rehabilitation that his specialists warn could take up to eighteen months.

Recently Dave and Wendy sold their property in Hororata Road and bought another in the Wakamarina Valley, close to Pelorus Sound and will leave Hororata after Easter.

When Dave arrived in Hororata he became interested in the development of the Hororata

Reserve and was elected on to the governing committee as chairman in 2005. Dave has been on that committee ever since, standing down from the chair for just two years in all that time.

Dave is proud of his contributions while on the Hororata Reserve Committee, completing many projects that include building an equestrian cross-country course, a walking and cycling track, extensive exotic and native plantings, restoring the ornamental lake (which will be completed any day now) and building a new tennis pavilion.

“Building the cross-country course was probably the most rewarding project I have completed on the Reserve,” Dave commented. “We were very fortunate to be granted funds from Canterbury Community Trust (now called the Rata Foundation) so with the help of local builder and equestrian enthusiast Andy Thompson we completed a top class, entry level cross-country course, in 2006. I was determined to open the course with a bang, so I rang the great New Zealand equestrian Mark Todd and asked if he would consider doing the honours,” Dave smiled. “To my surprise he was more than happy, so with added confidence I also called Blyth Tait and he too readily agreed to travel from Auckland to help Mark. An open invitation was advertised to anyone who wanted to come to the day, walk the course with Mark and Blyth, then get on their horses and try the jumps out,” he enthused. “It was amazing to see so many young riders turn up and listen in awe to their heroes of eventing. These days anyone wishing to use the course can go on line to HXCT.co.nz, make

a booking and pay $10 per horse. All proceeds from the course go to its upkeep and improving the Reserve,” Dave added.

In 2017 Dave began the process of bringing all the community groups in the area together to debate the idea of a new Community Centre on the Reserve. From this, Go Hororata was born and a consolidated and enthusiastic group that represented the community went on to successfully have the concept of a new Community Centre accepted into the Council’s Long Term Plan. A completion date for the new Community Centre is set for 2023.

Dave has been heavily involved with equestrian sport while he has lived in Hororata; as a keen member of the Christchurch Hunt for many years, along with organising dozens of horse treks in the Canterbury High Country to raise funds for a variety of charities and the Christchurch Hunt.

Dave wishes to thank all his clients from over the years for their support. He will especially miss his long-term customers, many of whom he has dealt with for the past eighteen years.

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Hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes, glowing to the beat of the music in a choreographed performance has a magical feeling which delights young and old. So how could the Hororata Night Glow add more wow factor to the festival? Well once the balloons have performed, visitors to Hororata can turn their eyes skyward for a spectacular firework show.

“We are expecting a large number of visitors to the festival so finding entertainment which complements the balloons, and can be enjoyed by the whole crowd, was a high priority for the committee. Fireworks felt like a natural way to end what is sure to be another amazing autumn evening at the Hororata Night Glow,” explained Hororata Community Trust Executive Officer, Cindy Driscoll.

Driscoll The Hororata Night Glow celebrates all things hot air balloons. Leading up to the ‘Glow’ visitors can walk through a cold inflated balloon or meet the pilots and experience the burners firing up close. The University of Canterbury will be running interactive demonstrations exploring Bernoulli’s principle and the science behind hot air balloons,

they will also release a weather balloon with live telemetry feeding back to the event.

“Surrounding the balloon action visitors will enjoy an autumn festival with gourmet food, wine and craft beer tastings, live music from Chilton House and The Sound Sensation. There will be a huge range of food vendors offering a multicultural culinary experience. Children can join in the ‘Glow Circus’ learning how to juggle and have a go at other amazing acts for free. The fairground will have even more activities this year with something for all ages.

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about how much more the festival offered than they had expected. It is worth getting to the event early to experience all it has to present,” said Cindy.

The Hororata Night Glow is a community event staged by the Hororata Community Trust. It brings many benefits, primarily raising the profile of this dynamic rural community. There are a number of large-scale projects in the pipeline for this district, including the proposed new Hororata Community Centre which will be benefitted from this event.

For more information: www.hororatanightglow.org.nz or Facebook.

Toby Driscoll with his grandmother Alison Driscoll firing up the burners of the Blue Print Balloon from Hamilton, pilot John Holderness.

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The Vintage Car Club will again organise the Malvern Run for veteran and vintage cars starting from the Darfield Recreation Centre on Anzac Day, April 25th 2019.

Malvern Run entries include many of New Zealand’s oldest and rarest cars and motorcycles and include such long forgotten brands as Alldays and Onions, Abingdon King Dick, Oakland, New Pick, Wolseley and Swift, a lo ng si d e m od e ls fro m companies that have managed to survive and thrive, such as

Ford, Renault, Chevrolet and Chrysler.

All of the vehicles will be on view at the Darfield Recreation Centre between 10am and 11am and the public are invited to participate in the Entrants and People’s choice where everyone is able to cast a vote for the machine that most takes their eye. An award will be presented to the entrant of that vehicle and a draw will be made from the names of all those who voted, for a prize donated by Dutton Garage, who are the

No longer in production the Swift motor vehicle belonging to Malcolm MacGibbon in front of the Sheffield Memorial.

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main sponsors of the Malvern COME & SEE Run. THE CAR DISPLAY The route the cars will take sees Anzac Day (25th April) them drive past the memorials 10am - 11am at Darfield, Sheffield, Hororata, At Darfield Recreation Centre Phone Malcolm 027 433 8047 Glenroy and Glentunnel, before stopping for lunch in the Willows Café, at the Hororata Golf Club where the cars will once again be on display.

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The complete route will be • Open Home Sunday 12.00pm – 12.45pm published in the Malvern News, or phone Steph for a Steph Kimber along with all of the entrants, in private viewing.

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On April 7th, St Peter's Community Church in Springfield will offer a 4wd trip on Mt Torlesse Station. It’s planned to be a fun day and a chance for both locals and those from further afield to bring their vehicles along and enjoy some spectacular scenery, test their skills, and meet like-minded people. NZ4WD Magazine are supporting the event and have donated two free subscriptions as spot prizes, along with free copies of their latest issue to all those that attend the 4WD TagAlong-Day. Proceeds from this fundraising trip will help with renovations for St Peter’s. For over 130 years, the Church has been a house of prayer for the Springfield and surrounding community, but to preserve this beautiful building, and some history of Springfield for future generations, the congregation are undertaking major repairs and maintenance.

Work on the Church is well underway, with the roof being painted last year and the funds

from this event will go towards fitting new spouting, and repairs to weatherboards on the exterior.

St Peter’s was first an Anglican Church, but in 1993 it was decided to close the Springfield Presbyterian Church, formerly in the centre of the township, and combine in just one church.

People of Springfield have come to St Peter’s to celebrate joyful and sorrowful occasions, to pray for its sons and daughters going to war - and for the peace all prayed would follow. They come to baptise their infants and to bury their dead. They come in the midst of life to find strength for the journey and friendship along the way. “Many have come here to celebrate their marriage, so it has been at the centre of many happy times for family and friends,” a Church spokesperson commented.

Autumn is a beautiful time of year to be out in Selwyn, so hopes are high for a great day at Mount Torlesse. Speaking on

behalf of the St Peter's congregation, Graeme Dawson said, “the day has been made possible through the generosity and support of the Johnson family and farm management.

We are extremely grateful for that,” he concluded.

See the advertisement in this issue for further details.

The 4WD Tag-Along-Day at Torlesse Station will raise much needed funds for the St Peter’s Community Church in Springfield.

The beautiful St Peter’s Community Church in Springfield.

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4WD TAG-ALONG DAY 7th April 2019 (Postponement date: 14th April)

9am sharp, at Mt Torlesse Station yards. (will be sign posted from Springfield) $60 per vehicle - No eftpos available, please bring cash.

BYO food & refreshments. No dogs.

Registrations to Graeme Dawson at dawsongh@hotmail.com or 027 654 3422 Please provide a cell phone number so we can notify you of postponement.

Proceeds towards Springfield Community Church renovations.

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By Lucinda Jarvis. perform. It was a case of first-in The Concert was held from The idea to do a ‘Benefit Concert’ for the victims of the Mosque Shooting came to Duncan Sole from Ministry of the Mind Music Ltd in Rolleston on Sunday, March 17th. He wanted to do something to show support from the people of the Selwyn district.

Duncan put a message out to his networks via his music promotion business and within hours had twelve bands keen to support the Benefit Concert.

The support continued and by midday the next day he had thirty five acts volunteer to

first-served and so the first ten to indicate their support took to the stage.

He approached the Selwyn district Events Team regarding using the Lincoln Events Centre and they happily agreed to supply the venue free-of-charge as their contribution toward the tragic event.

“The support was truly overwhelming,” commented Duncan.

Duncan named the event, ‘Voices from the Village’ to let the City know that the people from the towns nearby, care.

Above: Pottley from Pottley Blues guitar and vocals - from Dunedin.

6.30pm - 9.30pm on Friday, March 22nd with each act having a fifteen minute slot to perform.

Duncan had appreciated help on the night from Lucette Hogg (manager of local band, 4Stroke), who organised the memorial corner. Duncan’s eldest son Otis Sole helped with set-up and was the sound engineer for the evening. David Richards also helped with setup, as well as undertaking the role of doorman.

“Nicky Nicky Leonard was a great coffee lady and there were so many others that helped and supported to make this concert happen,” Duncan reported.

Acts ranged from acoustic solo singers, full bands, Belly Dancers and tribal drumming.

There was also a special guest act ‘Pottley Blues,’ who travelled from Dunedin to contribute. An amazing $1,112.10 was raised and will be going into the Council fund via TSB. Duncan was pleased how the concert went and believes it was a great success considering how quickly it came together.

“The evening was well supported and there was an amazing community spirit displayed,” he concluded.

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On Tuesday, March 19th Darfield Primary School was a buzz of excitement as Ballooning Canterbury were there to launch a new balloon of theirs for the first time from the field at the school.

Some of the students at Darfield Primary were studying ‘Flight’ as a topic while others were studying ‘Hot Air Balloons’.

This was a wonderful experience for them to be able to get up close to a real hot air balloon - in its red and blue Darfield livery.

It was reported that Michael Oakley from Ballooning Canterbury was absolutely fantastic at showing the students all the workings of the craft. The experience was described as a fabulous start to the day of learning for the students.

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This was for her Supreme award in the Open Decorative Floral exhibit which portrayed in display form the 120 years of the Malvern Show. Frances was awarded a Royal Agricultural Society medal in recognition of this achievement and prior to the Show she was also presented with a Royal Agricultural Society Excellence Award for her dedication to the Showing movement.

The winner of the Trade Space award went to Marie McQueen ‘Alpaca’s In The Attic’, while the Latitude Magazine subscription spot prize went to Jo Draper.

Draper “Overall it was an extremely successful day,” concluded Show secretary Rebecca Stewart.

Stewart

Show President Richard Hill displaying some competitive spirit.

Photo: Sophie Simson

Show President Richard Hill competing in the Rev & Ride Event.

Photo: Sophie Simson

Ashton Smith having a go at the Curle Contracting Digger Challenge.

Supreme Livestock exhibit winner Harriet Redmond on Ngahiwi Frostie.

Ella and Katy Stokes.

Gus Thompson winner of the Brick Wall Challenge.

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Frances Smith has been an avid supporter of the Malvern A & P Association since she moved into the community as a new bride nearly sixty years ago.

Over this time Frances has been a driving force in the Decorative Flower Section, plus she supported her late husband Donald with their entries in the Grain and Seed, plus the Sheep sections of the Show.

The Sheffield Garden Club is responsible for the organisation of the Flower section at the Show and Frances has been a major supporter of the Club for nearly sixty years. She has been a major exhibitor in both the Cut Flower Section and the Decorative Section during this time. Frances has inspired many others with her love for the creative art of the Decorative Section and has readily given ideas and encouragement. Both she and Donald have in the past assisted with the set-up of the floral section of the Indoor Produce Shed. Every Show morning Donald would transport her floral masterpieces to the Show, assist in bringing them

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Frances Smith’s Supreme Produce award exhibit showcasing 120 years of the Malvern A & P Show.

120th Malvern A & P Show President Richard Hill, Frances Smith winner of the Supreme Indoor Exhibit award and Melissa Jebson - PA and roving reporter. into the Shed and then leave Frances to re-erect anything that had moved during transportation!

Frances is a prolific competitor in both the cut flower and Decorative sections with her name etched on many of the Association's Trophies. She actively encourages new exhibitors to have a go, especially in the Novice

Decorative classes, giving ideas and motivation along the way.

The Malvern A & P Association Show Committee feel that Frances epitomises what the showing movement is all about.

She consistently competes to a high standard and the Committee had no hesitation in recommending her for a Royal Agricultural Society Excellence medal.

Stu Baxter, one of the voices of the show & Past President, and Guy Bassett, Immediate Past President.

THANKS TO SPONSORS The Malvern A & P Assn wishes to thank all the sponsors and donors of prize money.

We urge members of the association to make use of our sponsors’ services where possible.

We would also like to thank those individuals who support us by way of donations.

This list is as complete as possible at the time of printing.

DIAMOND SPONSORS: PUB CHARITY FARMLANDS ISAAC CONSTRUCTION PGG WRIGHTSON CHAMBERLAIN AGRICULTURE LTD • FREWS TRANSPORT LTD • M A BRUCE LTD • RURAL FIELDS LTD • BASSETT AGRICULTURE LTD • HAZLETT • W A BOYES LTD • WATERFORCE • CURLE CONTRACTING • SELWYN RAKAIA VETS GOLD SPONSORS: • • • • •

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• Lucas Landscapes • Main Divide Hair Studio • Malvern News - In memory of

Godfrey Judd • Matt Collier - Property Brokers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Darfield Meares Williams Melwood Equestrian Mr J Collier M & J Smith NZ Standardbred Breeders Riding Assn Rabobank Rural Livestock Ltd Sheffield Garden Club Sheffield Hotel Showdayonline Snowdon Station The Famous Sheffield Pie Shop The Big Dipper Tux Purina Vet-Ent Yaldhurst Wools Ltd

SILVER SPONSORS: • • • • • • • • • • •

A & N Shadbolt Alex McDonald Ltd Brookside Stables Cates Grain and Seed Darfield Chiropractic Darfield Garden Eco Centre Darfield Hotel Darfield Seed Cleaning Ltd Dawes Grain & Stockfeeds Ltd Emily Cammock Farmers Mill

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Heather Ringland Hawkins River Contracting Ltd Hawkins River Transport Ltd Kirwee Bees Luisetti Seeds Malvern Community Arts Council North Canterbury Fish & Game NZ Gypsy Cob Assn NZ Pinto Horse Society NZ (SI) Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Assn Plains Ground Spreading Ltd Riverview Farm 2013 Seahorse Supplements Shaun Adams Springfield Hotel

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Wednesday, March 20th saw over three hundred children from the Selwyn area take to the rolling hills of the Thwaites' Farm in Hororata for the second primary school Rogaine, organised by the Selwyn Sports Trust.

Ten schools took part with many students getting to experience their first ever Rogaine.

A Rogaine differs from orienteering in that participants choose their route, trying to gain as many points as they can in an allocated time frame.

The day was a huge success with students conquering many challenges from map reading and team work, to barbed wire and electric fences. There were a lot of smiles, a lot of proud participants and enjoyment had by all.

The Selwyn Sports Trust appreciates the generosity of the Thwaites’ family and would like to thank them for letting their beautiful farmland be used for this opportunity.

Above: Sam, Amelia and Maryha from Windwhistle deciding where to go from here.

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By Lucinda Jarvis. Canterbury headed to Ruapuna Year 5 - 8 that had qualified at On Monday, March 25th to compete in the Canterbury their own schools’ duathlons s t u d e n t s f r o m a r o u n d Duathlon. Selwyn students from were eligible to attend. There were over 1,100 competitors who needed to complete a run and bike, then end with a run to the finish line. The Year 5 - 6 competitors completed a 2 km run, 6 km bike and finished with a 1 km run, while the Year 7 8’s tackled a 2 km run, 9 km bike and a 1 km run to the finish.

Well done to all those students that competed with many achieving personal bests and Above: Addison Youngman-Mark from Kirwee Model School creditable results. completing the bike section of the Canterbury Duathlon.

Top 20 placings from local She was placed sixth in the Year 5 girls’ section. pupils: Hororata (HPS), West Melton (WM), Weedons (W) Kirwee Model School (KMS), Darfield Primary School (DPS), Darfield High School (DHS).

Year 5 Boys • 8th Leithan Parker, Parker HPS • 10th Alex Cosgriff, Cosgriff WM • 16th Lewi Rowlands, Rowlands WM Year 5 Girls • 6th Addison YoungmanYoungmanAbove: A Darfield Primary School group photo at the Duathlon.

Mark, Mark KMS Back L-R: Jack Molloy, Andrew Maultsaid, Paige Adams and • 11th Eleanor Bisley, Bisley WM Charlotte Slater.

• 12th Paige Adams, Adams DPS Front L-R: Imogen Smith, Meisha Carney, Harlen Earl Year 6 Boys and Robbie Stewart.

• 5th Toby Thwaites, Thwaites HPS • 10th Dustin Rowlands, Rowlands HPS Year 7 Girls • 16th Yssa Cullen, Cullen DHS • 20th Josie Roycroft, Roycroft WM Year 8 Boys • 11th Thomas Watson, Watson W Our mee ng for March is Autumn Show month but we opened the mee ng on a sad note observing a minute’s Year 8 Girls silence for vic ms of the events in Christchurch. The • 15th Holly Smith, Smith DHS. aEernoon was however a huge success with tables groaning under the weight of Autumn blooms. As usual Dahlias were the stars of the Show with exhibits in all categories. The colours were vibrant with big bold flowers. There was not a lot in the way of autumn colour, but it is early in the season.

Awards were presented to Margaret Seaton, premier bloom, Carol Williams, premier dahlia and cut flowers, and Helen Williams, decora ve. David Taylor and Bill Gill of the Rose Society were judges; quite a task I imagine. Following judging they spoke to us on the care of roses, talking of staging them for exhibi ng and general topics. Spraying seemed quite a subject for discussion, aphids having been the usual seasonal nuisance. Washing up liquid in a spray boJle deals to the liJle blighters! They also men oned giving your roses a good drink at this me of year and expect smaller blooms, but brighter colours. It is always good to hear from the experts and learn something new. Our decora ve table was well represented and the judges commented on the overall quality of the Show. I will also men on our two summer ou ngs to the Kaiapoi food forest and also to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Mona Vale. I did not aJend, but apparently two good days out. An aEernoon tea and catch up wound up an enjoyable aEernoon. Plenty of dying up in the garden to be carried out now, so get busy!

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The Darfield Drive-In Movie was the final outdoor movie night for the Summer.

On Friday, March 22nd families came along with their blankets and picnics to watch Wallace and Gromit - the Curse of the Were-Rabbit at the Darfield Domain. A family that just moved to Darfield from Cypress a week ago came along and said they loved the atmosphere and meeting new people.

Above: People enjoy the Drive-In Movie held in Darfield as part of Summer in Selwyn.

By Peter Bickley. been finalised.

Autumn is finally kicking in and it is a relief to be getting cooler temperatures. It has been a great growing season though as witnessed on spud day.

Entrants in the competition were given a spud to grow in a 20 litre container and on February, 23rd all buckets were emptied and spuds weighed.

Norm Dunlop proved yet again that he knows how to grow spuds, winning with a weight of 5.2 kilograms. Well done Norm.

As we are progressing to the pointy end of the season, a number of Club competitions and Club Championships have

The Super Pairs, which is a Club competition held on Saturday afternoons, concluded on March, 2nd. The winning combination, and congrats to, Paul Williams, Williams Vonnie Clark and Andy Weber.

Weber In the Men’s Club Championship Singles’ competitions, Willie Bell won the Men’s Colts, Alistair Wilson the Men’s Development division and Bob Burnett won the Men’s Open Championship.

Congratulations to all of these players.

On March, 9th the Club Mixed Pairs’ Championship was held.

This was won by Joan and Patrick McGinnes.

McGinnes Well done Joan and Patrick.

The annual West Melton Farmers’ Tournament was held on March, 8th. This tournament

was very well supported by other clubs from the Canterbury area and although the weather wasn’t the best it was an enjoyable day for all. Bill Brook’s team from Darfield were the overall winners.

On March, 16th West Melton players travelled to Kirwee to defend the ‘Go Between Cup,’ which is played for annually and was donated by Jim Le Compte in 1981. Once again West Melton prevailed and retained the cup for another year.

Social bowls progressed nicely with full greens, this has just finished its six week course.

There have been some really good scores with most teams recording personal bests.

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Results 23rd March 2019 Match of the Day: Stableford 1st: D McLauchlan46 2nd: J Johnson 42 3rd: A Youngman 40 4th: D Lewis 40 5th: S Hygate 40 6th: DThompson39 7th: D McKay 39 Closet to the Pins: Pins #3: J Johnson #9: B Sampson #13: C Gordon #17: S Jeff Men’s Longest Drive: Drive D McLauchlan Women’s Longest Drive: Drive D Gibbs Longest Putt: Putt M Scott Best Gross: Gross D McLauchlan Two’s: Two’s S Jeff, B Sampson, A Youngman, B Nahkies Nine Holes: Holes G Logan

Thank you to all our sponsors

Results 19th March 2019 Match of the Day: Nancy McCormick Foursomes (36 holes) Am: M Morten, M Abbott 96-25-71 Pm: P Deans, L Oliver 89-19-70 Winners: P Deans, L Oliver nett 147 Stableford: Stableford

Ladies: 1st: A Green

35 2nd: J Whitaker 34 1st: I Palmer 38 2nd: M Adams 36 3rd: G Harris 35 Results 23rd March 2019 Match of the Day: Match Play Best Gross: 73 Gross A Fouchee Match Play: Play 1st: J Perkins & G Robertson +8 2nd: S Prendergast +5 3rd: P Knights & P Cardosi +4 4th: D Mansbridge, A Kenworthy, B Marshall, J Wilson, S Williamson, P Collins +3 Closest to the Pins: Pins #2in2: M Te Waa #6: S Prendergast Eagle #10 (par 4): S Prendergast #11: G Marsh #14: M White #17: M White Next Week: W Stone Memorial C Thorne vs K Vailu’u T Edwards vs P Knights P Fletcher vs P Cardosi J Wilson vs G Harris

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Results 22nd March 2019 Men: 28 1st: N Penney, J Paterson 2nd: B Miller 27 3rd: M White, J Morten, K Vailu'u 25 4th: P Collins 24 Women: 1st: A Collins 25 Women 2nd: J McLeod 24 3rd: J Wilson 23 Closest to the Pins: Pins J Perkins, C Thorne, J Paterson, J McLeod, K Vailu'u Straight Drive: Drive B Miller Hard Luck: Luck I Williamson

Results 21st March 2019 18 Holes Competition: LGU & Putting B Thompson -1.7 Silver: Bronze: L Smith -2.7 W Mehrtens -1.7 K Battersby -1.7 Junior: S McDonald -6.7 J Frahm -0.7 I Beets-Huchshorn +0.3 P Woods +1.3 9 Holes Competition: Nett 1st: F Nimmo 30 2nd: H Skurr 34 3rd: T Craig 35 4th: R Benny 35 5th: J Jenkins 38

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By Hamish Wright and Reserves Management South Malvern Cricket Club (SMCC) Held their 2018/19 junior prize-giving under crystal -clear, blue skies at the ‘Coalpit’ of Glentunnel Domain last Sunday, March 24th. Children and their parents all joined in cricket games before a barbecue and celebration to recognise the achievements of the Club’s junior cricket players.

It has been a busy season for SMCC’s junior cricket with a Section 4 and two Section 3 teams in the soft-ball grades, as well as two new Section 2 teams in the hard-ball grade. 37 children from the local schools of Glentunnel, Hororata, Windwhistle and Darfield now call South Malvern Cricket Club home.

Congratulations to all teams, they have developed their skills this season, particularly the years 5 and 6 who made the big step up to hardball with courage and a competitive spirit. Both teams went from losing all but one or two games during the first half of the season, to winning 50% post-Christmas, a fantastic result and reward for their determination and enthusiasm for cricket.

SMCC would like to sincerely thank their sponsors, whose support was very much appreciated. The Club was also greatly assisted by Pub Charities this season (who helped them purchase new helmets, a bowling machine and training nets) and also the Coalgate/Glentunnel Domains

Committee who helped with the overhaul of the gang mower at the Glentunnel Domain.

These financial contributions have contributed massively towards setting up the Club for future seasons, and the Club thanks them.

Finally, a huge thank you to all the volunteers who made this season a success - the coaches in particular. Without their ongoing support, we would not have junior cricket. It is that simple!

South Malvern Cricket Club would like to sincerely thank our major sponsor All About Sewage for the new uniforms Thanks also to our minor sponsors HRL and Glentunnel Holiday Park.

Thanks to Pub Charities (who helped us purchase new helmets, a bowling machine and training nets) and the Coalgate/Glentunnel Domains and Reserves Management Committee who helped us overhaul the gang mower.

AWARDS: Excellence in Batting Trophies William Cooper Xavier Loos Alexander Wright Luke OliverOliver-Albon SonnySonny-Bill McAndrew Excellence in Bowling Trophies Jacob Spicer Fergus Currie Walter Jordan Maxim Wright Gagana Mudiyanselage All-Rounder Trophies Lori McAndrew Casey Heard Logan Hadfield Sam Hardy Fletcher Thwaites Miner of the Year Trophy (soft-ball grades)

Miner of the year Luke Spicer receives his award from Tony Thomson while Hamish Wright (obscured), Peter Cullen and Chris Thwaites stand alongside.

Nominees Lachlan Stechmann Benson McCorkindale Winner - Luke Spicer Junior Cricketer of the Year (hard-ball grades) Nominee - Lani Atutolu Winner - Yssa Cullen.

Congratulations to all of our children and we look forward to seeing you all again next season!

Mighty Miners L to R: Sam Jordan, Arthur Jordan, Lachlan Stechmann, Alexander Wright, Lori McAndrew, Jacob Spicer step up to receive their certificates from Coach Jane Wright.

By Lucinda Jarvis. reported to be a wonderful day These students have qualified Malvern Primary Schools’ Swimming Sports took place on Tuesday, March 19th at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre. It was

with lots of great competition taking place. Well done to all those students who participated and achieved great results.

Above L - R: Poppy Freeman, Tia-lee Miller, Toby Thwaites and Sam Smith from Hororata Primary School at the recent Malvern Primary Schools’ Swimming Sports.

Sam Smith (HPS) for the Canterbury Primary Isaac Williamson (HPS) Schools’ competition which will Year 6: be held on April 4th.

• Scarlett Whiteside Hororata (HPS), Kirwee Model 50m freestyle (DPS) School (KMS), Darfield Primary • Poppy Freeman (HPS) School (DPS), Sheffield (SPS).

50m backstroke Year 5: • Hannah Abraham • Addison Youngman50m breaststroke (SPS) Youngman-Mark 50m freestyle and • Toby Thwaites breaststroke (KMS) 50m freestyle and • Meisha Carney Backstroke (HPS) 50m backstroke (DPS) • Jack Molloy • Sam Smith 50m breaststroke (DPS) 50m freestyle and • Relay team backstroke (HPS) Toby Thwaites (HPS) • Relay team Riley Jones (KMS) Addison YoungmanScarlett Whiteside (DPS) Youngman-Mark Poppy Freeman (HPS).

Paige Adams (DPS)

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The Malvern Hockey Association would like to thank the following Sponsors on behalf of the Women’s Masters Team:

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Your generous support was much appreciated!

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Anzac Day (25th April) 10am - 11am At Darfield Recreation Centre Phone Malcolm 027 433 8047

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28th Mar

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Peak Meat - Kim Hill & Panelists Discussion

Lincoln University

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Darfield Bap st Church

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Kirwee Bowling Club

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General repairs. Phone SHEEP SHEARING 03 347 6702.

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

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

or email your CV to

Ph Shaun Adams for a quote on

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling Adrian’s Building Services (03) 324-3125

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP

021 204 1274

Generator available

For all your Plumbing Requirements in Canterbury!

• New Housing • Spouting • Roof Repairs • House Alterations • Hot Water Cylinders • Installing Solar Hot Water

Ph 03 325 4154 dunsanelstopshop@gmail.com

KITCHEN MANAGER - DARFIELD RUGBY CLUB We require a motivated and experienced person to run our Kitchen during the busy upcoming rugby season. This job involves working every second Thursday evening 6pm - 9pm catering for our Senior players after training. Also every Saturday from 1pm - 8pm approx. for after match meals. Saturday hours may vary depending on how many teams are playing at home.

If you have any questions or if this sounds like you, please send your details and CV to our Club Coordinator: Rebecca Kennedy promotionsmanager@darfieldrugby.co.nz or call 027 349 8341 for more information.

Positions available: • •

Club cleaner Person to assist with after match food

For details of the position, please contact Fraser Grant ph: 021 187 1509 or email: fraser.grant@yahoo.co.nz

STEVE TE HAARA PHONE: 347 3006 MOBILE: 027 243 6974

RELIEF MILKER/CALF REARER REARER

EMAIL: sleightplumbing@gmail.com

We need a reliable person for our modern dairy conversion at TePirita (10 minutes from Hororata). Great facilities & real good buggers to work with.

Ring Connor on 027 916 7511 to find out more!

WANTED

KIRWEE RUGBY CLUB 2019 SEASON

TRADES

Locally based, NZ Home HeaMng Installer 10+ years

POSITION AVAILABLE Must be experienced in cooking, making coffee and customer service.

31 hours per week.

Foot Trimming etc

TRADES

ROOF MAINTENANCE

BUYING possum fur. $130kg.

Phone Charlie 318 3144.

DEAD, damaged or derelict cars, trucks, vans & 4WD’s, including motorbikes. Cash paid. Phone 03 318 0650.

MACROCARPA trees wanted.

Please phone Graeme Knowles on 021 613 229.

UNWANTED or unsaleable sheep, goat & cattle buy.

Please phone 027 293 1561.

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New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

WINDOW CLEANING

HERD MANAGER ROLE AVAILABLE TeAwa Dairy Ltd has one more role available on farm for next season (or earlier if required). The farm is about to complete its first season. It’s been converted right & has new housing, excellent facilities and equipment including a fully spec'd 62 bail rotary.

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Phone or text Wilf Lock on 022 044 0654 or 03 347 8226 (A/H)

We have our own lease block next door which means we are self contained for all grazing, wintering and supplement.

Full team is six people and outside calving and mating only 2 required for milking and rest have 7:30am starts on their designated tasks.

We are looking for someone with 3 or more years experience in Farming but does not have to be dairying.

What we want most is someone that will fit in with our team and contribute both experience and a positive can do attitude.

This is an active dairy farming role and we could pitch it from Senior Farm Assistant through to Herd Manager depending on the person and experience.

We also have a role for a Calf Rearer and some Relief Milking work and this could work well for a couple looking to maximise their household earnings.

E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

Please ring Shaun 027 482 6600 to discuss further.

M: 021 818 816

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Mark: 0274 366 027 Richard: 0274 529 650

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

WINDOW TINTING

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

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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.

Licenced Builder

House & Roof Pre--Paint Wash Pre Hydro Drain Cleaning

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

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

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

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

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS Registered Master Builder •

Specialising in:  

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Ph 318 4131 Mob 027 357 3696

Moss Treating:

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Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

Phil Marsh

HOME REPAIRS

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Feedlots / Silage Pads Agricultural Effluent Storage Systems Driveways / Patios Residential Foundations & Slab Excavations & Shingle Supplies New Homes

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New houses or alterations Award winning builder

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Phone Rodney Fairbrass on: Master

Ph: 03 318 3778 M: 027 446 7092 E: fairbrassbuilders@gmail.com

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Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

Ph 03 318 4128

Ph: 021 387 750

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Your LOCAL & reliable tradesman

www.malvernglass.co.nz

TRADES

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Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920 chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz

www.mytradesman.co.nz

Servicing the entire Selwyn District

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637

So try us first!

e: bowenMling@gmail.com

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!

"A word to the wise ain't Mark Jones necessary, it's the stupid 03 318-1956 ones who need the advice." 027 210 4242 - Bill Cosby 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 since 1996!

• Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine • Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w.

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• Washing

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Contact your LOCAL certifying specialist.

Over 30 years experience.

AUTO & Marine Upholsterer 3967 West Coast Rd, Phone 03 318 7378. Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm.

Selwyn Electrical Ltd Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK

www.advancedupholstery.co.nz

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd Ph Glenn: Kirwee Based

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.

027 445 0684

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

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

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

021 732 331

Maintenance Renovations & new builds Pump servicing and installation Water filter installation Water pump hire Supply and installation of septic tank systems • Gas and wood fire installation • IQP in backflow prevention • Teatsprayer servicing • • • • • •

0800 752 400

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“One call & we’ we’ll do them all” all”

I was looking for my keys... They were not in my pockets!

A quick search in the mee0ng room revealed nothing. Suddenly I realised I must have le1 them in the car. Fran0cally, I headed for the car park.

My husband has scolded me many 0mes for leaving the keys in the igni0on.

My theory is the igni0on is the best place not to lose them. His theory is that the car will be stolen. As I scanned the car park I came to a terrifying conclusion! His theory was right. The car park was empty. I immediately called the police. I gave them my loca0on, confessed that I had le1 my keys in the car, and that it had been stolen. Then I made the most difficult call of all.

“Hello my love”, I stammered; I always call him “My Love” in 0mes like these.

“I le1 my keys in the car, and it has been stolen.” There was a period of silence. I thought the call had disconnected, but then I heard his voice.

He barked, “I dropped you off!” Now it was my 0me to be silent.

Embarrassed, I said, “Well, come and get me.” He retorted, “I will… as soon as I convince this policeman I haven’t stolen your car!”

This is what they call, “the Golden Years”!