Rolleston News Issue 146 August 2017

Inside this issue: Responsible Business Awards 2017

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A Showcase of Performers

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Road Crash Rescue Challenge

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Beauty Info From Affinity

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Next Step Support

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Rolleston Men’s Shed

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Probus Club News

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Oxford Wearable Arts

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Brick Building Fun Day

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Selwyn Kids Market

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Jump Jam Success

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Mee ng to Address Water Concerns Selwyn Swimmer Breaks Oceana Record Next Stop, Faringdon

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Ready to have a Go?

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August in the Library

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Le>ers to the Editors

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Public No ces

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Wednesday 2nd August 2017

Local Lincoln swimmer Hannah Bates joined the thirty four strong New Zealand team heading to the Bahamas for the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) held from July 18th through to July 23rd.

Hannah qualified for the CYG team in April this year with the 200m and 400m Individual Medley, the 100m and 200m Butterfly and the 200m Backstroke events.

Hannah’s hard work and dedication to her swimming brought about some fantastic results, with the pinnacle being when she won the Bronze medal in the 100m Butterfly with a time of 1:01.27. Hannah also went on to make the finals for both the 100m Butterfly and the 200m Backstroke event after being placed fourth and eighth respectively in the heats.

Hannah’s first final was the 100m Butterfly, in which she went out strong, turning in fourth place. She gave it her all, and came home stronger to finish in third place! Three minutes later she was back in the pool for the 200m

Backstroke final.

A cco r d in g t o H a n n ah ’ s Facebook page, ‘Hannah Swimming for Life’ she was ecstatic and over the moon with her results.

Anyone who has swum for fitness or recreationally will confirm that butterfly is one of the hardest strokes in swimming. When asked how she got in to Butterfly, Hannah replied, “they say you don’t find a stroke, a stroke finds you! I do lots of medley swimming and that includes butterfly, so I have

member. “With Pathway to Podium I have access to Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Strength, Conditioning and Athlete Life support, which has “I was introduced to the water been really beneficial.” at six months old when my mum took me swimming in mother- These incredible results are the baby classes. When I was ten I result of all the hard work, started competitive swimming commitment and dedication she and that’s been my main sport has put into her training and racing prior to this event! ever since.”

The thirty four New Zealand She has received a lot of team members came home with support from the Pathway to nineteen medals in total, an Podium programme, of which outstanding result for the young she has recently become a team. developed that stroke from there.”

Hannah has been in and around the water her whole life.

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Lincoln Envirotown’s prestigious Responsible Business Awards are now being looked at and undertaken by local businesses.

The Awards are aimed at encouraging businesses to consider their practices in terms of Environmental and Community responsibilities.

Over the eight years that these have been run, there have been incredible developments. Over 150 businesses have taken part and whilst the scheme started in Lincoln, it soon grew to encompass other areas. This year, for the first time it will be undertaken throughout Selwyn.

Four assessors have been appointed to go through the process with all businesses in the District who indicate a wish to participate. This is an exciting

development which presents the opportunity for businesses to see how they compare with a greater range of others.

Businesses over the years have been making such speedy improvements that the Awards have had to develop rapidly to keep up with their excellent business practices. Initially businesses were awarded a Bronze, Silver or Gold level. It soon became obvious that businesses were up for higher challenges and Platinum and Diamond awards were added.

Businesses rose to these challenges so effectively that the decision was made to introduce a more comprehensive and far reaching survey and process.

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Despite power cuts, the flooding and a general state of emergency in the Christchurch and Selwyn areas, an audience of over three hundred plus one hundred performers (and a crew of 120) turned out to the Lincoln High School Hall on July 22nd for 'A Celebration of Screen and Stage'.

ages. Wowing the audience with their amazing talent were solo vocalists such as Nicole Taylor and Clare Hamilton, group acts including the Selwyn Community Choir and the Selwyn Youth Choir, along with talented members of the Kirwee Players.

Local rock/blues band Algal Bloom had the audience up on their feet dancing and audience member Meryl Klein commented, "I was moved to tears listening to June and Amy Burney perform ‘Slipping Through My Fingers’.”

Businesses systems spent the last year working on this project which has now been launched.

Another change to the survey is that it is completed online. This is intended to make it more user friendly, but does present challenges for both assessors and participants. The Responsible Business Coordinator and the Assessors are working to overcome any ‘teething problems’ and look forward to another enjoyable few months conducting the process and the Awards Evenings in late October.

Businesses who have not received the Survey are encouraged to contact Wendy Wild at: rbacoordinator@gmail.com if they would like to participate.

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The show was a major collaborative community concert celebrating the musical magic of screen and stage.

The concert had something for everyone with fourteen fantastic acts featuring performers of all

movies and musicals, both timeless and new, including The Wizard of Oz, Hairspray and Mamma Mia, through to The Little Mermaid and the Bee Movie music.

Lincoln residents and concert organisers June and Ian Burney have received numerous positive comments from the audience about the event and the outstanding talent on show.

They thank both the public and the performers, who hailed from across the district for banding together to make this a wonderful night of music and The show celebrated music from song.

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The Australasian Road Crash Rescue Challenge (ARCR) has become one of the most important events to Road Crash Rescue (RCR) teams throughout New Zealand, highlighting the increased number of road incidents, volunteers are being asked to attend.

The teams participate in national and regional challenges during the year which provides them with a unique learning opportunity to practice rescue and medical response skills in true-to-life scenarios. These events are run in accordance with the rules and guidelines laid out by the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation.

Rolleston Fire Brigade RCR team took the title for the winning team in the South Island and then compet ed at t he Australasian RCR Challenge which this year was held in Hamilton (July 20th - 23rd).

The teams consisting of six members, including a designated team leader and a medic, have to race against the clock to extricate and treat patients in simulated road crashes. While doing this they are being scored on their techniques, as well as three surprise scenarios: Controlled, Time Critical and Entrapped..

The Rolleston RCR team thank their Sponsors for their support

and the United Fire Brigade Association for funding the team and making the competition possible. The team recognises the endless support of their families, as well as their Brigade and employers.

Rolleston Team Results ARCR: Trauma 5th overall Medical team 4th overall Command 2nd overall Technical 9th overall Entrapped run 4th overall Controlled run 5th overall OVERALL 3rd = (on draw back 4th) The team had a great competition and felt that they gained a lot, especially from the learning symposiums.

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Micellar water is made up of micelles ( ny balls of cleansing oil molecules) suspended in soJ water. The concept is that micelles are a>racted to dirt and oil, so they are able to draw out impuri es without drying out the skin.

There are many brands available, but buyer beware, a lot are using surfactants (soap) as their cleansing agents, preserva ves (parabens) and ar ficial fragrances. This may be ok if it was a ‘rinse off’ product but the aim of Micellar Water is that it is not supposed to be rinsed off! These ingredients especially the surfactants have been shown by many studies to cause skin irrita on, even in small to moderate doses. Don’t get me wrong: there are some very good Micellar Waters with quality ingredients aimed at skin health but you are most likely to find them at your skin professional though, not on the supermarket shelf.

Is it a complete skincare? The simple answer from me is no, but it is a great concept for those who need a quick cleanse if out and about e.g. aJer the gym, camping or for those who wear no make-up. If it is a quality Micellar Water it is a very good alterna ve to the ever popular facial wipes which are oJen very harsh on the skin.

Micellar water however won’t remove heavy founda ons or stubborn eye make-up therefore you would need a separate make-up remover & tradi onal cleanser.

Who is it good for?

Micellar water (a quality one) will work with most skin types because it is so gentle without drying, If you have oilier skin, you may find that this product doesn’t clean as well as you’d like. Those with oily or acne prone skin should s ck with a good quality facial cleanser.

One of my favourite brands ‘La Clinica’ has just launched their Micellar-in-One Cleanser and Make-up Remover with Silica Spring Water- I think you would love this one it has lots of added goodies. This product does the job while retaining the skins pH balance and has no parabens, mineral oils, ar ficial fragrances, soap or alcohol.

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Projects at the Rolleston Men’s Shed continue with community assignments and work for individual members. The construction of sculptures for Rolleston continues and other numerous smaller projects including a Pergola, extending a wood shed for a Rolleston resident, etc are ongoing.

Mens Shed members are still

collecting old car batteries for recycling and this is to generate funds for the Shed.

“As always, we try to remember what Men's Sheds are about,” said group spokesperson Sandy Ferguson, Ferguson “and that is that the Sheds were originally set up in Australia to keep retired men occupied and mentally healthy, while passing on skills to

younger members. The latter comment, in our case relates to a young fifteen year old,” Sandy said. “As our website states, ages range from teenage to a little less than one hundred years old. A yarn and a cup of tea or coffee can be just as important as getting that difficult weld right,” he smiled.

Recently, Rolleston Combined Probus celebrated turning eleven years old. During these eleven years many friendships have been formed between members, not only during Club functions, but outside of Club events too.

Probus Club’s activities are not just confined to speakers, morning teas and Christmas dinners, they also acknowledge members birthdays or sickness.

Every Monday morning a group of fast walkers venture around the streets of Rolleston and once a month they finish their

walk with a morning tea together. Each week the Club’s slower walkers head out for a half hour walk and they end their walk also with morning tea.

The walking group has become a fellowship group and when the weather is suitable they make use of their Gold Cards to travel on the yellow public bus for outings. In recent times they have visited the Botanic Gardens, the Earthquake Memorial, Christchurch Museum and the Lincoln township, before returning home.

New Brighton and the I-Zone Industrial Park have also been visited.

Once a month a Sunday lunch is shared with some of the members, while others have been out to watch a movie together.

The Club also has regular gatherings of the photographic and craft groups, where folk share their talents and ideas.

“What a great Club to belong to,” enthused Publicity Officer Valerie Watson.

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Excitement is building as the Oxford Wearable Arts Evening draws near (Saturday, August 26th). Thirty student entries have come from near and far and are all vying for the Supreme Student Trophy which will award them two flights and tickets to WOW (World of WearableArt) in Wellington sponsored by Oxford Farmers’ Market. With two categories ‘Space, the final frontier’ and an ‘Open’ category, there will doubtless be plenty of ideas to fuel the creativity of those young students entering.

Organisers from the Oxford Area School PTA report that a great number of adult entries are also coming in for their two categories, ‘Open’ and ‘Market Day’. The Adult Supreme Trophy winner will also be awarded two flights and tickets to WOW. With the show commencing at 6.30 pm and finishing at 9.pm it enables families to come and enjoy what is well known as a spectacular event held biennially. There is plenty to enjoy with entertainment being provided by Dale Harley School of Speech and Drama, along with vocal items presented by Oxford Area School Music and Drama Students

The event’s three judges Charlotte Davis, Davis Mark Adams and special guest judge, Bret de Thier from Eyrewell will have their work cut out to select winners and placegetters from the field of entrants.

“If the last five shows are anything to go by, then the audience is in for a real treat with some outstanding creations being paraded on the night, complemented by great

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“Come to Oxford early in the afternoon, enjoy all this superb wee town has to offer with its Art Gallery, gift shops, cafes, and museum, plus enjoy a quick meal before the show,” they encouraged.

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House of Bricks and the Selwyn Parenting Network joined forces on July 19th and 20th to offer local children and their families the opportunity to experience and explore with Lego as part of the annual KidsFest.

The two have been working together for the last three years to provide Lego themed play around Selwyn for KidsFest.

This year saw over around 150 childre n, plus p arent s, grandparents, and caregivers enjoy the Lincoln and Rolleston events.

There was a range of different Lego available to play with from Duplo and Duplo trains for the young, to a variety of other Lego including Technic, Starwars, Tree themed and general bricks.

Everything from spaceships, space stations, trucks, tree houses, planes, beach scenes and more were designed, and

all had enthusiastic and descriptive stories to accompany them.

House of Bricks owner, Rachel de Vries said, “it was great seeing parents and even grandparents building alongside their children. Then there were some parents that got time to enjoy a sit down with a good book while their children created with the Lego

Children from all around the Selwyn area were given the opportunity to set up their own stall by the Selwyn District Council and sell their products as part of 2017 KidsFest.

This year the Selwyn Kids’ Market was held at the Lincoln

Event Centre on July 14th and although the weather was not pleasant, it was a popular event in the community.

There were close to one hundred stalls at the Market selling a huge variety of items including toys, dolls, board games, books, handmade crafts, clothing, notebooks, fidget spinners, plants and hair accessories to name but a few

available.”

House of Bricks is a local privately owned Selwyn business specialising in Lego based education, birthday parties, fundraising, corporate team building and many other Lego themed entertainment.

Visit their Facebook page and that of Selwyn Parenting Network to find out more.

The Sanders family, Kora, Jack, Rose and mum Faye enjoying the Lego at the Rolleston event.

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It was a very successful event, with around 300 customers making their way around the various stalls to grab bargains throughout the two hours of the event.

The poor weather that day benefitted the market as it took place in the warm and inviting indoors. It was reported that everyone had a fantastic time!

Henry Boskell from West Melton, with sister Tasman Boskell, behind him.

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Congratulations go to the Year 5 - 8 Boys’ Jump Jam team from Rolleston Primary School who have qualified for the 2017 Jump Jam Challenge National Competition in Auckland this October.

“Thank you for all your hard work so far and your continuing commitment to the team,” said a school spokesperson. Team members: Hunter Wade, James Elliot, Oliver Higham, Cole Mills.

Jayden Fowler, Karmel Barlow, Blake Hotton, Jordan Cherry, Sam Paterson, Sam Gilchrist.

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Over the past years local residents and farmers have become increasingly concerned about the state of the Selwyn River, Te Waihora and Canterbury water in general. It started with the river the issue was researched, the more alarmed they became about the fate of Canterbury water, especially drinking water. Also of concern they felt was Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) and the Government's lack of will to address this issue.

“We have formed a group called SWWIM (Selwyn Waihora Water Improvement Mission),” explained SWIMM spokesperson Helen Duckworth, Duckworth “and will hold a community water meeting on August 10th in the Lincoln High School Hall, to highlight the issue and promote positive actions that we feel Ecan/ Government are not considering. The meeting is very much about looking at where we are now and what direction we could go that would protect our water, while at the same time allowing our farming to thrive. We have attracted an outstanding range of speakers who will present views, information and statistics at this

meeting.

“Recently at an ECan public meeting,” Helen said, “Landcare water quality specialist Melissa Robson reiterated that nitrates in our groundwater will rise and this rise reflects 'a balance'. Speakers at our meeting have knowledge of what this rise in nitrates and other related issues will mean to many residents and farmers and offer some alternative ideas that ECan/Government is not considering - ideas that would let our farming stay viable, but reduce the pollution load.”

The SWIMM group is made up of local people, farmers and residents who want to see drinking water and waterways protected and are at a loss to understand why ECan/ Government continue to encourage irrigation and land use they see as inappropriate, on soils they say allows leaching of pollution into ground water.

“While ECan is doing some great work including habitat restoration and engaging with local runanga, we believe they and the Government are letting down Cantabrians in the crucial area of health - water-borne

illnesses, nitrates in drinking water and toxic algae in our waterways.

Much of our information comes from ECAN, Central Plains Water and the Environment Court documents and we have been shocked by the bleak future they present. Many thousands of Canterbury people who rely on their wells or rural township supplies for drinking water are unaware of the potential risks to their water supply and the costs they will bear. For example in the 600 page 'Central Plains Water Trust final complete decision' it is made clear in the section: "Effects of nitrates and pathogens on ground water and potential health risk", that a known effect of CPW will be a rise in nitrates in people’s drinking water. It is acknowledged that infants up to six months, who are being bottle fed, could be at risk and to mitigate this, and as part of the consent, CPW can supply clean bottled water to these infants.

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Selwyn Swim School athlete Celyn Edwards, a member of the New Zealand team is currently in Berlin after competing in the World Para Swimming Series.

The Berlin competition is the concluding World Series event and will determine overall winners of world titles. At the event, Celyn competed for Commonwealth Games qualification - successfully achieving this standard in the 100 metre breaststroke.

Sixteen year old Celyn has just also set and broken the Oceania record in the SB8 50 metre Breaststroke. Both heat and final swims were personal bests, and another personal best was attained in the heats of the 50 metre freestyle.

At the conclusion of the event Celyn took his impressive Celyn Edwards at the World Para Swimming Series in Berlin. national record haul to a total of six, also smashing the national record in the Men’s 50m Butterfly S8 (30.79).

Guided by Head Coach at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre,, Ben Close, Celyn already holds 21 national records in his Paralympic S8 classification, across all strokes and multiple A new stop for the Mobile Angela Grigg.

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Library has been announced for “To celebrate this debut stop the Faringdon subdivision in we are offering a free ‘hot pick’ Rolleston. new release or DVD for library The Selwyn District Libraries members.” service will enable the The Mobile Library offers a free Faringdon community to have service for all library members. easy access to library services Members can select new books, on their door step. The nearest hot picks, DVDs, magazines and library option previously has audio books, as well as pick up been the Rolleston Library. holds from any of the Selwyn The service will launch on District Libraries.

Thursday, August 3rd with the Selwyn residents can join online first stop outside the South or on the bus with ID and proof Point Retail Centre taking place of address. from 11.40am - 12.10pm.

For further information or for a “We want to support this new copy of the Mobile Library community and ensure that our timetable, see the Selwyn services continue to be highly District Libraries website or ask accessible throughout Selwyn,” in any Selwyn District Library. said Mobile Library Officer

Mobile Library Officer Angela Grigg with the Mobile Library outside the South Point Retail Centre, location of the new Faringdon stop.

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Selwyn residents will be able to 'have a go' at a huge variety of sports and recreation activities at this year’s Have a Go Day. Event organiser Selwyn District Council has confirmed the free annual event, now in its third year, will return on Sunday, August 27th.

Senior Events and Recreation Advisor Dave Tippett said, “Have a Go Day aims to showcase the sport and recreation activities Lincoln and the wider Selwyn District has to offer. Last year it was a very popular event with over 1,000 people enjoying a day of trying out new things.”

Nearly thirty indoor and outdoor sports, activities, games and challenges are planned, including Pedalmania, SNAG golf, hockey, rugby league,

h i g h l a n d g a m e s, y og a , basketball, archery, spin, mini gym, flips/tumbles, and much more.

Those attending the event will receive a ‘Have a Go Day passport’ on arrival. Everyone who completes five challenges

can get their passport stamped and enter the main prize draw for a chance to win $250 in sport vouchers.

Coffee, a sausage sizzle, and live music will be provided as part of the entertainment.

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Book cl ub s, Sto ryti me, Rhymetime, Libraries eCollections sessions, and Paws for Reading all resume for Term 3. A variety of library displays will continue. A new regular programme will begin for LEGO™ Club at Lincoln and Leeston Libraries. A special ongoing programme called Science Snippets, delivered by Science Alive! will begin in Term 3, with this term’s topic called ‘Adventures to the Moon’.

LEGO™ LEGO Club Join the LEGO™ Club at Lincoln or Leeston Libraries and have LEGO™ fun once a month, led by experts from the House of Bricks.

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creating craters and viewing through binoculars.

Monday 7 August, Lincoln Library, 3.30pm Tuesday 8 August, Leeston Library, 3.30pm Thursday 10 August, Rolleston Library, 3.30pm Suitable for 5 to 10 year olds.

Free, bookings essential.

Your Library eCollections Drop-in sessions covering different eCollections topics will continue to be held at Selwyn Libraries. Bookings not required.

Lynda.com Learn about Lynda.com, the video library with over 5,800 courses and 260,000 tutorials to choose from.

Wednesday, August 9th, Leeston Library, 10.30am Friday, August 11th, Rolleston Library, 1.30pm Monday, August 14th, Lincoln Library, 10.30am

PressReader Learn about PressReader, which provides electronic access to copies of more than 2,500 newspaper and magazine titles from one hundred countries in sixty languages.

August 23rd to 30th Wednesday, August 23rd, Leeston Library, 10.30am Friday, August 25th, Rolleston Library, 1.30pm Monday, August 28th, Lincoln Library, 10.30am Libraries will have a variety of displays in August, Leeston Library will have a static iPad installation showcasing Mango languages, as well as ‘Treasures of the Pacific’ travelling display from Canterbury Museum.

Lincoln Library will show a dog books display for Dog Registration Month, as well as a static iPad installation showcasing Lynda.com.

Rolleston Library will have a tea pots display, a Paws for Reading display and a Young Adults Winter Reads display.

Libraries continue to open at 10am on the second and fourth Friday of the month for ongoing staff professional development.

For details on Book clubs, Storytime, Rhymetime, Paws for Reading, Science Snippets, LEGO™ Club, the eCollections sessions and to make bookings for the above events - go to www.selwynlibraries.co.nz

Civil Works Specialists Landscaping, Irrigation Post driving, Fencing Driveways, Diggers, Tip Trucks & Bobcat Cultivation, Fertiliser Spreading Tree Trimming & Shelter Belt Clean-up Service Suppliers of screened soil & shingle

Family owned and operated, free advice and quotes all part of the friendly service.

Phone 03 347 8555

www.mcl.kiwi.nz

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The informa.on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Rolleston News proprietors.

The final approval of le7ers for print, rests with the editors.

(Unless by prior arrangement, le7ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words [approximately] in length.)

Le7ers to the editor won’t be considered for publica.on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed.

Le7ers wri7en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

The Editors

CARPET

CARPET

• WOF while you wait • Full mechanical

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

Putting the service into automotive servicing.

We are in the Darfield & surrounding areas on a regular basis for...

Free Measure & Quotes for Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate & Timber Flooring!

Carpet Court, Blenheim Road To the Editors: Jones Road Auto Contact Eleanor - Ph: 03 349 9485 (ext 403) I am writing to all the wonderful people of Rolleston who have 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston E: eleanor@carpetcourtchch.co.nz Phone 347 4020 supported me and the Rolleston Men’s Shed. I set it up nearly four years ago and had an enormous response from the community, DRIVEWAYS businesses and the Selwyn District Council, which I greatly CHIMNEY CLEANING NEXT appreciated.

LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards ROLLESTO CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log LIFESTYLE, NN I have recently tendered my resignation as Chairman of Trustees of -burners flue, check the and dairy lanes our speciality.

Wednesday 6t EWS: h the Men’s Shed, but can reflect on the many jobs done in the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes Screened rotten-rock, it’s local Deadline: 31st Sept Aug community; at Play Centre, most of the schools, the College, and controls. We're experts and lasts better. Springfield Library and private jobs for the elderly and I have had great on coal-ranges, also sweeping Quarry phone 318 4132.

FENCING pleasure in supporting the community in this way. any sized open fire. We quote To the many businesses in the community who have supported us, and undertake repairs, flue SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your DOGS a very big thank you. area now. Lifestyle. Farm. extensions and install bird I thank you and I wish you all well netting. 318 1514 or 0800 MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food. Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types Natural & wholesome. of animals. Fences. Yards.

Neil Bennett 224 464 Members NZHHA. Premium nutrition. Cost sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

Rolleston. effective, NZ Made. No artificial 27 years contract fencing.

CELEBRANT colours or preservatives. John is available to help with PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES W E D D I N G S , C i v i l U n i o n Frozen concentrate & biscuits. d e s i g n a n d p l a n n i n g .

Ceremonies, Renewal of Now available from your local Ph Carol & John Summerfield agent. Sue Neale 347 6702 Vows, Naming Ceremonies, 03 312 4747.

CONGRATULATIONS or 021 207 0421, Funerals & Unveilings. mightymixorders@xtra.co.nz DOGS to Pete Jamieson & Geoff Leathwick Jenni Gibson phone/fax: 324 winners of a double ticket each to the Christchurch Boat 8332 Mobile: 021 723 089 Caravan and Motorhome Show in the Rolleston News last jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz month’s giveaway. Thanks to all those who entered. www.celebrantservices.net.nz

CLEANING

PROACTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TEMPLETON OFFERS TWO FREE LESSONS

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

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

ACCOUNTANTING

ACCOUNTANTING

DEPOT ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS

INSIDE n out cleaning services.

Your local cleaners for one off or on going cleans! Domestic, commercial, specialist builders cleans, carpets, ovens, windows. Please phone 020 406 93732 or email enquiries@insidenoutnz.com COUNSELLING

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

Anxiety & Depression

Udi Painting & Decorating

Mental Skills Coach Experienced, qualified, professional.

Adults & Children Anna Dalzell

Interior & Exterior Pain"ng & Plastering

Phone 027 271 1672

For all Pain"ng and Decora"ng services!

Fully Qualified l Wallpapering Roof Pain ng l All work guaranteed Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

Contact your Local Professional/20 years Experienced Accoun"ng Package used Account Right Payroll Package used ACE Payroll • Accounts Payable loading/

Payments • Accounts Receivable through to Statements/ Debt Recovery

• • • •

Payroll/Paye Filing Bank Reconcilia on GST Filing Reports as required

I can pick up your Accounts for processing and deliver or email back with End of Month Reports. $28 per hour or a set fee in small volume work.

Phone Charmaine 027 496 9738 Email nzbigcats@farmside.co.nz

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

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SITUATION VACANT

WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 for more details.

DIESEL MECHANIC

Wanted for busy, rural truck workshop.

Class 4/5 license advantageous.

Top money and flexible hours for the right person.

Contact Brendon on 021 244 4498 or email bandbmechanical@hotmail.co.nz

ROOF MAINTENANCE ROOF & house maintenance.

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

General repairs. Please phone 03 347 6702.

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

www.malvernglass.co.nz

TRADES

TRADES

TRADES

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

Part-time Store Person/Inventory Control

WINDOW REPAIRS 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.

SITUATION VACANT

Based in Sockburn, hours flexible 20 - 25 hours Mon - Fri. Previous inventory control experience essential as is a full driver’s license.

Please send applications to: info@aero.net.nz TRADES

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

TRADES

Contact us today!

EvereN Sullivan Ph: 021 022 13500 E: chchplaterguy@gmail.com

SATELLITE STAN Installa on of: • Extra Outlets • Freeview TV • Satellite Dishes • TV Wall Mounts • UHF Aerials

Nigel Bunny

027 279 5427

Authorised Sky Technician

nigelb0810@gmail.com

Ring us for all your plumbing needs

WE ARE NOW BASED IN ROLLESTON!!

NO TRAVEL CHARGES IN THE GREATER ROLLESTON AREA. Bathroom and kitchen renova ons (we can organise all aspects of your renova on including builders & electricians) Maintenance and servicing Blocked drains Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly, reliable service

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

So try us first!

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Upholsterer Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons Ph 03 980 4979

Need some help with: • • • • • •

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

• • • •

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

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

For all your Plumbing Requirements in the Christchurch and Selwyn District areas.

● Residen al ● Commercial ● Heat Pump

027 357 9401 kurtbenseman@gmail.com Kurt Benseman - Registered Electrician

New Housing * Spouting * Roof Repairs * House Alterations * Hot Water Cylinders * Installing Solar Hot Water STEVE TE HAARA PHONE: 347 3006 FAX: 347 3008

021 732 331

MOBILE: 027 243 6974 EMAIL: tehaara@slingshot.co.nz

CALLING ALL BUILDERS AND ELECTRICIANS PowerCable Direct can offer you: • • • • •

Installation of your power, phone, water, and fibre underground services with COC provided Underground Cable locating Power cable repairs Temporary power for new builds Power cable sales powercable.direct@xtra.co.nz www.powercabledirect.co.nz

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Garden Ligh ng House Re-Wire Telephone Extensions Kitchen Re-Fit New Builds/Extensions Spa Pool Installa on Shop Fi ng Office Re-fits Mitsubishi Heat Pumps Electrical Safety Cer ficate

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

SEPTEMBER • 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

Adver sing Deadline 1pm Thursday 31st August

1) What do you call an Amish guy with his hand in a horse’s mouth?

2) I travel all over the world, but always stay in my corner... What am I? 3) What kind of coat is always wet when you put it on?

1) A Mechanic, 2) A Stamp, 3) A coat of paint

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

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