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ISSUE 161 Wednesday 5th December 2018

2018 NZDF Invictus Games 3 Aﬃnity Beauty Info

Prebbleton Cra. Market

Rolleston Men’s Shed

Rolleston Toy Library

Mortgage & Insurance Advice

New Voluntary Chaplains

New Community Centre

Limits on Resource Consent 7 Trots at Mot Christmas

Christmas Messages

Spiderban Pest Info

Merry Christmas from Us!

West Melton Bowling Club 10 Public No ces

Classiﬁeds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Nic Pethig as Pharaoh, with the chorus, in the inaugural CentreStage Rolleston production, presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

CentreStage Rolleston has just wrapped up their debut season of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor

Dreamcoat and they couldn’t be happier. The show was attended by 1,600 people from in and

will be on stage in July 2019. The cast of eighty was joined by a band and production crew that saw over 120 people involved in staging the Show. Performed at the Rolleston Primary School, viewers really felt part of the production with the unique Hall layout allowing the audience to see all facets of the Show. CentreStage had a vision of bringing a community together to share in the love of performing arts and they certainly felt they achieved that. They are now convinced they will be able to build on this success and continue.

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CentreStage Rolleston around the Selwyn District and the Executive Team say Facebook page for updates, they will now focus on their audition details and further Show announcements. next show, Peter Pan, which

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By Lucinda Jarvis. OpRide 2018 saw veterans and severely injured soldiers from New Zealand, United Kingdom (two teams) and Canada cycle the length of New Zealand from October, 27th to November, 17th. Participants used specialist recumbent tandem cycles to cover the distance from the southern tip of New Zealand Motupohue Scenic Reserve in Bluff to Cape Reinga a distance of 1,521miles or 2,500km. This ride was used to help with the recovery of injured soldiers and veterans with the aim of physically and mentally challenge their bodies, to help encourage awareness, and to show no matter what the illness, injury, aliment these inspirational soldiers and veterans can do anything they put their minds to. New Zealand's team consisted of Selwyn’s Amy Baynes (captain), rear rider, Dave Benfell, Benfell front rider, Bill Blaikie, rear rider, Dion Ngawiki Taka (Selwyn) front or rear rider, Gary Brandon, Brandon front or rear rider and Bruce Blackburn, Blackburn (Selwyn) support person and possible rear rider. The New Zealand team travelled roughly 120-150km per day on their journey. The Team didn’t encounter many lows or setbacks on this journey and any issues that cropped up were soon taken care of with some well thought out solutions. There were many highlights both for the team and individually. Amy commented proudly that some of her highlights were, seeing the self growth in the riders (especially her kiwi team) as they achieved

their individual daily goals, the self confidence and self belief as each day progressed, also when each hill was climbed, and when the team reached the final and finishing points after their biggest days of hill climbs. The New Zealand team received endless amounts of support from fellow New Zealanders along their journey, also the RSA, New Zealand Defence Force, via their Facebook page (Operation Ride 2018). “It was the hospitality of our nation which made me so proud. I asked for support via my Facebook page and the nation answered,” Amy added. It was reported that the kiwi team spirit was phenomenal, they helped and supported each other through this long and challenging journey. Amy has now been given the opportunity to take the lead on a new venture linked to the charity that ran this event. She

To find out more about information, or to see videos and photos of this inspirational journey our fellow New Zealand veterans and injured soldiers were on, please see their Facebook page: Operation Ride 2018.

The New Zealand team looking so proud of what they have all just achieved.

b u s i n e s s e s , window making mostly for clothes from people in all stages churches in New Zealand. There of life. Richard showed them a was one for a lady’s private few things that they would never house. “A process I suspect have guessed what they were very few people see; patience and a bible that had been and artistic skills are needed for presented to The Prince of this very interesting work,” Wales (later King Edward V111) V111 commented Rolleston Combined when he visited Dunedin in the Probus Publicity Officer, Valerie Watson. Watson early 1900’s. Rangiora Railway Station has Those from the Rolleston been a restaurant for some time Combined Probus who enjoy and was their venue for lunch. Sunday lunch together once a In the afternoon the group went month had a delicious variety of to North Loburn and saw the meals at Quartz’s restaurant at whole process of stained glass the Rock Hotel recently.

By Lucinda Jarvis c o m m e r c i a l On a lovely bright Spring morning in October Rolleston Combined Probus members travelled to Rangiora. They visited Richard Spark’s Museum where after a homemade morning tea they reminisced about so many things familiar to them and their grandparents in days gone by, plus a few generations before. The huge collection (started with school milk bottles) has articles from inside people’s homes and outside, factories, farms,

will set up and run ‘Pilgrims Bandits New Zealand. The aim of this is to give injured veterans more opportunities to do this type of endurance expeditions here in New Ze a l and a nd ov er s ea s, alongside other international injured veterans. “So the future is very exciting for me, also for our injured veterans in this type of endurance expeditions,” concluded Amy. This was an amazing journey for these soldiers and veterans, so many memories and friendships were made. The next OpRide will be held in 2020, in either Canada or Australia.

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By Lucinda Jarvis. The 2018 Invictus Games were held in Sydney from October, 20th-27th. New Zealand had twenty five competitors attend this competition. Six of these competitors hailed from Canterbury, Grant Philip from (Oxford), Gareth Pratt (cocaptain, Christchurch) along with George Nepata, Nepata Jules Bramley, Bramley Vanessa BowdenBowdenPere and Kora Hati all from Rolleston. The Games, are the only international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured and ill, active duty and formermilitary service members. The Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support

rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for the men and women who have served their country. This year saw five hundred competitors involved from eighteen allied nations in eleven different adaptive sports. George Napata has been a tetraplegic since the age of twenty two after suffering a spinal injury in 1989 during training in Singapore. He was encouraged by his family to compete in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Invictus Games team, alongside his brother Damien Napata, who was also injured while serving in the NZDF. George competed in wheelchair rugby and he was

the only team member fully dependent on a wheelchair. He competed in all of the five games. George enjoyed a rather special moment during the game against Australia, when both sides combined to ensure he scored a try. George’s Invictus Games was topped off by another life changing experience when he was awarded the ‘Exceptional Performance of the Games Award’. This award recognized his tremendous contribution to the NZDF wheelchair rugby team. “It was something I never expected and just came out of the blue. It was just an awesome atmosphere going through the crowd, and other

competitors just shaking their hands, high fiving and clapping. It was just an overwhelming and humbling experience,” George commented. New Zealand won one gold medal, in the 1500m and one bronze medal in shot put at the Games. To find out more about the NZDF Invictus Games visit their Facebook Page: NZDF Invictus Team.

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On Saturday, November 24th and in spite of heavy rain, the Prebbleton Crafts and More Market took place. Fortunately everything for the Market takes place indoors making for a dry, warm and pleasant place to browse and shop. “The Market went very well,” said event organiser Trish Clothier. Clothier “There were nearly forty stalls selling a variety of i t e m s i n c l ud i n g y u m my Christmas baking, fudge, novelty door stops, art, chocolate bouquets and gift hampers. There were Christmas crackers along with crackers for dogs, embroidery, honey products, Christmas decorations, items from Handmade Studio and lots and lots more,” she enthused. “Father Christmas wasn't able to put in an appearance this

A huge variety of stalls greeted Market-goers when they arrived at the Prebbleton Crafts and More market last weekend. year as he was too busy supervising the toy-making elves at the North Pole,” Trish smiled. However, we did have someone making balloon dogs which were extremely popular

with the children. “Everyone thoroughly enjoys coming to this Market, so much so that stallholders are already booking in for next year,” Trish concluded.

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Above: Maurice Weir shows a pallet planter box complete with decorative rope along the edges and ornaments on the corners. These are an example of some of the things the Shed members make for fundraising.

Pallets, are those wooden trays that most things we buy, travel on at some time in their life. The Shed use them for projects and one of those is planter boxes. Maurice Weir (pictured) shows one with a decorative rope along the edges and ornaments on the corners. The size and colour can vary to suit. These are an example of some of the things the Shed members make for funds for the Shed. Another project undertaken has been Garden Games for Selwyn Summer Events. Connie from the Council recently picked them up. The sea kayak is nearing completion, some members are m a k i n g t oy s f or t h e i r grandchildren for Christmas and various pieces of furniture are always being renovated. Drop by for a cuppa and a yarn. The Shed is open, Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, 9.00 a.m. until mid day.

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Left: Derrick Hosking, Connie Dick (SDC), Ray Morgan and Barry Callaghan with the outdoor games produced for Summer in Selwyn events.

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The Rolleston Toy Library committee didn’t let the small matter of some unseasonable weather spoil their first community fundraising event on Saturday, November 24th. The Toy Drive and Car Boot Sale had been in the planning stage for the past few weeks. The event was intended both as a fundraiser, and as a c o mm u n i ty e n g ag e m e n t exercise. “We want the Toy Library to be seen as a valuable resource for our local families, so the best way to achieve that is to get out amongst the community and spread the word,” said Toy Library Commun ications Coordinator, Michelle Sim. Sim “Of course, nothing happens without money, so this was our first initiative to start raising the funds we need to turn the vision into reality.” Support for the venture was encouraging, with around 25 people booking spaces for the Car Boot Sale, and others keen to donate toys. Several community groups also got involved by donating time or resources, including, ‘The Sling Lady’ offering free babycarrying advice, a team from ANZ bank who ran a sausage sizzle, and the local Ray White Real Estate office, who offered the use of a gazebo. Rolleston College not only gave the group the use of their car park for the event, but also had a class of students helping

Rachael (right) and Lily Jones of Rolleston, selling their homemade crafts at the Rolleston Toy Library Toy Drive and Car Boot sale on November 24th. design the promotional flyers as part of their course work. With steady drizzle on the day, it was very much ‘touch and go’ as to whether or not to proceed. “So much effort had gone in to planning the day, nobody wanted to pull the pin unless we absolutely had to,” Michelle explained. With some breaks in the rain and support from eager stallholders, the group made the decision to carry on and make the best of it. While some stallholders had to pull out, there were still a dozen selling their wares to passers-by everything from home-made crafts, jams and preserves, to household goods, and children’s clothing and toys. With local coffee vendor, ‘The Coffee Lady’ and the ANZ sausage sizzle keeping everyone supplied with hot food and drinks, there was a

general ‘good-natured, positive vibe’ from all who attended. While the weather may have prevented the event from being quite as big as it had been hoped, the Toy Library committee are still claiming it as a success. “Not only did we raise nearly $500, which is an excellent start, but we were able to begin connecting with the community,” Michelle said. “We want to thank everyone who pledged their support, we really appreciate it.” The group are hoping to run another similar event next year, but in the meantime are pursuing further fundraising opportunities, as well as continuing the search for suitable premises. Anyone who can help, should contact the group via their Facebook page (Rolleston Toy Library).

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Tenancy Inspections A new website and new email aren’t the only changes to local business Rural Tenancy Inspections (RTI). While still specialising in carrying out Tenancy Inspections on selfmanaged and farm accommodation, RTI’s owner Rebecca Smith has recognised some gaps in the market. The company is now pleased to also be able to offer Cleaning Services and Property Management Services. Rebecca commented that after six years in business, RTI is going strong and she is grateful to the local community for support. With a portfolio fast approaching 500 houses throughout Canterbury, RTI have set up their office at the site of Hampton Engineering in Hororata (2253 Bealey Road). This enables clients to call in and visit them to discuss their Tenancy Inspection needs. The office is generally staffed between 9am - 2pm weekdays (unless the team are out working off-site) or meetings by appointment can be arranged. RTI employs a team of six covering the whole of Canterbury and are well equipped to take care of all Tenancy Inspection and Property needs - References are available if required. Tenancy inspections start from $99 + GST. Competitive management rates available.

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“It is with great pride and excitement that I introduce two new Assistant volunteer Chaplains who have joined our growing team here at Lincoln University,” said Senior Chaplain and part of the ministry team in the Lincoln/Rolleston Anglican Parish Rev Sampson Knight. Knight “Tertiary Chaplains support the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of students and staff, helping people balance their inner needs with the requirements of our world. They work collaboratively with Student Support Services on Campus and are here for everyone, any faith background, or those with no religious affiliation. The Chaplains provide a listening ear and a safe place to talk over personal, work, or study concerns, and are available in times of need. We’re not rocked by things that happen, our faith anchors us. We see that we are part of something bigger, something spiritual,” Sampson explained. Introductions - Flora: Flora A Lincoln

University student studying conservation and ecology and describes her self as, “a bit on the quiet side but can be pretty talkative at times! I’m a daughter, a sister, a treasure, a planter, a writer, a volleyball player, a friend, and an imperfect person of deep faith… a Christian in short. It ‘s a real privilege to join the Chaplains team and my hope as a Chaplain is to journey and pray with students through the highs and lows, to commiserate and celebrate and to share our stories together.” Jono Williams: I’ve just finished my second year studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Lincoln University

under the four key disciplines: plant, animal and soil science along with farm management. I’ve lived on a small farm in Golden Bay with my parents and three younger siblings and after graduating I’m hoping to become an agricultural environmental consultant and also work with international rural development Here at Lincoln University, I have a passion for helping fellow students both kiwis and internationals, through being someone to talk about life and all its questions. My Christian faith is also very important to me and drives me to be a person who encouraging, compassionate and caring to others.”

Rolleston’s new library and community centre will be known as Te Ara Ātea - after the name was formally gifted to Selwyn District Council by Te Taumutu Rūnanga. T h e n a m e m e a n s ‘t h e An artist’s impression of the new library and community unobstructed trail to the world centre in the proposed Rolleston town centre, and beyond’ and reflects the on what is currently part of Rolleston Reserve. role of the new facility as a place Construction of Te Ara Ātea is expected to start in mid-2019. for learning, gathering, connecting, exploring and Centre,” she commented. “Our partnership with Te celebrating the district’s “Meaning the unobstructed trail Taumutu has been a central part heritage and people. to the world and beyond, Te Ara of this project from the outset, The new library and community Ātea is particularly appropriate as we have worked to ensure centre is a landmark project in because the Rolleston area was the new centre represents the the proposed Rolleston town part of a network of ancient breadth and depth of Selwyn’s centre, centred on what is trails. We know that the people heritage and community,” he currently part of Rolleston of Rolleston and the wider said. Reserve. Construction of Te Ara district will enjoy their new “We’re privileged that the Ātea is expected to start in mid- library and community centre rūnanga has gifted the name Te 2019. and we are pleased to support Ara Ātea - which is so T e T a u m u t u Rūn a n g a the community by gifting this appropriate for a community Chairperson Julie Robilliard said name.” facility where we will celebrate the rūnanga is delighted to be Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton our history but also look s u p p o r t i n g t h e S e l w y n added that the Council has been confidently to the future. community with the new name. working closely with Te Taumutu “The idea of exploring, “It is with great pleasure that Te as a key partner during the challenging and finding different Taumutu Rūnanga gifts the development and design stages pathways to learning and name of Te Ara Ātea to the new of the new library and discovery is exactly what this community space is about.” Rolleston Library and Community community centre.

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By Anna Mackenzie, understand, it is worth checking the secondary approval, they Senior Planner, Baseline Group with the Council Planner issuing will not meet the conditions of (see advertisement in this issue). Anyone who has successfully obtained a resource consent will be aware that approval from your local authority comes with specific conditions as to how you go about your activity. These conditions can be very straight forward and very easy to comply with. Others however can be more involved and complicated. There are limits as to the type of conditions district and regional councils can place on a resource consent, and if you are not happy with the conditions you can go back to your Council and seek that they are amended. The Resource Management Act sets out that conditions on resource consents can be imposed. Over the years, through environment court decisions, legal principles have been developed which now dictate how conditions should be imposed on resource consents. For instance, it is important that conditions are certain. Any condition needs to be worded so that the requirement of the condition is clear to understand. This ensures that there is no confusion as to how a condition is complied with. If you receive a resource consent condition which you simply do not

the consent as to what is meant. Wherever possible you should seek that conditions are made clear, to avoid doubt as to how you are required to meet them. Consent conditions need to be for a resource management purpose and relevant to the resource consent they are issued under. Councils are not meant to try to get a consent holder to carry out something unrelated to the actual activity resource consent is being sought for. By way of example, if consent is sought for the installation of a culvert through a stream, council should not be requiring that you carry out stream alignment works at another part of the stream, unless it is specifically related to the installation of the culvert. It is important that consent conditions are between the consent holder and the Council as the consent authority. A consent holder should not have to get secondary approval from another party to ensure they meet the requirements of their resource consent. This might be the approval of a different organisation or group, or even the secondary approval of a different part of the Council (i.e. the engineering team). If a consent holder is unable to get

their consent, making the consent pointless. It is more appropriate to have the details needed to draft certain consent conditions prior to the issuing of the consent or require that the consent holder provide information with certification that it meets particular standards, such as prescribed engineering standards. So, what do you do if your Council issues you with a resource consent containing conditions that are not clear, or practical, or that require you to carry out unrelated works or seek a third-party approval? Start by having a reasonable discussion with the person issuing the consent. It might be that they didn’t realise the effect of the consent conditions. Failing that, you can make an appeal to the environment court with fifteen working days of the resource consent decision being issued. Always have a chat with your planning expert if you are unhappy with resource consent conditions. They are there to work with you to navigate your way to a resource consent that is clear in its requirements and, most importantly, allows the activity it is intended to permit to be carried out in a sustainable way.

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Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to gather together with family and friends we love. It’s a time when life often slows a little and we are able to take stock of the year that has been and look forward to the things to come. For some of us this Christmas, we welcome new members into our family through birth or marriage. For others of us Christmas will be tinged with sadness as we remember those who have been lost to us this year. This Christmas Liz’s family are joining us in Darfield for a few nights which will be nice. I’m also looking forward to the Boxing Day cricket test, swimming in the Waimakariri and spending time with Liz and Elliott. Remember to cherish those who I can’t believe I’m wri ng this, with only three weeks to go ll Christmas, how did that happen? Due to the weather condi ons, most of you will have no ced the fly popula on is very low. But be aware, as soon as we get some sun and heat, things will go mad! Some of the ways to keep them away are: • If you have dogs pick up their faeces regularly. • Wash your rubbish bins regularly during the summer season. • Barbecues are normally close to the house, so make sure you keep them clean and clean-up any spills, as well as the fat tray. While families are away on their Christmas holidays it’s a great me to have your home treated on the inside for flies and whitetails. The house is empty and there’s no food out. See if you can find a rela ve or a neighbour to leave your key with and we can treat your home while you are away. If this suits, give us a call for a booking 0800 667 778. If you have an ant problem there are a few things you can do to help keep them at bay also: • Clean any outside sumps which service the kitchen especially if you have a garbage disposal unit. • Empty indoor food rubbish bins daily and keep them clean. Cut away any trees that are touching your house or roof, especially if your boundary trees are touching your neighbours’ trees. • Again keep wheelie bins clean. • Don’t leave cat and dog food out, put it away a.er feeding. Because ant control can be very expensive we have wri@en a pamphlet on ant control and can supply you with products we know work, once you know how to do it. Being on the spot with the right gear is the most effec ve method of control. Call us at 0800 667 778 for a kit. Thankyou all for your con nued support and we wish you all a happy and safe Christmas. Regards

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Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton with wife Liz and baby daughter Elliot. are gathered with you, to smile and say hello to strangers, to take opportunities to heal past hurts, to sing a few carols and remember the reason for Christmas. I trust whatever your plans are,

that you travel safely, that you find peace in the mayhem, and have a wonderful feed. Merry Christmas.

Sam Broughton, Selwyn Mayor

Advent gives us space for hope: The Christmas season is the time many of us get busy thinking about presents, family, friends, travel and more. We dust off the decorations, maybe put up a tree, write last -minute Christmas cards and even have moments to remember the best-ever presents we got as children. Yet, in all of the bustle it becomes too easy to lose sight of what the preparations are meant for and to forget who it is we are getting ready to greet. During this busy time the church offers us the season of Advent as a time of preparation and expectation for the coming of Christ, the time before celebrating the ‘joy to the world’ Jesus with us. The word ‘Advent’ comes from the Latin adventus, which means ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. In advance of a celebratory Christmas season that follows Advent, we often take time to reflect on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, which gets us ready for a world that Christ has entered. For generations God’s faithful people remember the story of what God has done and look toward where God is going. Hope begins the Advent season on December 2nd. Hope in a world full of challenges is found in Jesus because he conquered sin and death rising in new life. “I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except by me,” Jesus told his closest friends in John 14:6. This Advent, God is offering hope found in Jesus to every nation of the world where the gospel is proclaimed! Peace is the deep desire of every human heart, and Jesus alone brings true peace! “My peace I give you. Not as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, do not be afraid. … In this world you will have trouble but take heart, I have overcome the world!” (John 14:27, 16:33) Praise God that he will bring his peace to troubled hearts worldwide this Advent season! Joy comes upon us unexpectedly. It jumps out at us from behind sunsets, peeks out in the smile of a stranger, and takes hold in a child’s laughter. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a Jesuit biologist and philosopher, once wrote, “Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.” Advent is not only a time when we hope for the coming of Christ in great history-changing events. It is also a time where we hope for little moments of joy, and invite God to use us as instruments of joy for the world. Jesus promised: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love… I have told you this so that my joy may be in you” (John 15:9, 11; NIV). In the fourth century, Saint Augustine wrote, “what does love look like?” It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of the people.” Advent gives us space to step back and love. By taking the focus off ourselves we are able to see the needs of others. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son” (John 3:16, NIV). God is showing his love in powerful ways this Advent season.

Rev Sampson Knight

Rev Sampson Knight.

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Christmas is upon us again and brings another, fairly-frantic, trading year, to a close. On reflection costs seem to have escalated leaving many small businesses with considerably lower profits than previously and, in some cases, just no work. We continue to be so, so appreciative of the community’s support for the News and really feel for those we’ve spoken to who are struggling a little at the moment. It is to be hoped this state of affairs is only a temporary cyclic glitch and business confidence will return in the New Year. We are aware that without the continued backing of our advertisers we couldn’t publish the News each week/month, we are extremely grateful for this and thank you all so much. Some of our advertisers have been with us since day one and many others are close to that milestone. We are aware that a social media/online presence is impacting on print media, but it would appear we are doing something right by identifying our market and retaining our ‘community newspaper’ feel. Printing the News is a pretty laborious task that takes a couple of days each week to complete - it’s seldom without its dramas and that’s before we add the occasional delivery hiccup into the mix. You’d never know Darfield was so close to its distribution points when you look at the circuitous route the newspapers take to get to their destinations! We send out close to 6,000 copies each week of the Malvern News and just over 6,000 copies each month of the Rolleston News. Thanks to our much appreciated deliverers and contractors, who seldom slipup with getting the News into readers’ mailboxes. We love bringing community stories to the community and love receiving contributions and tip-offs enabling us to do so. Our team work hard to try and get everything right and while that doesn’t always happen (we’re only human) be assured it is never intentional. Chevonn Walker (Advertising Assistant) is the face at the front desk, while Lucinda Jarvis is our new Editorial Assistant (you will have read stories with her byline recently in the News) - Lucinda also takes care of the printing and packing of each edition too. The office will close at midday December 20th and reopen 9am January 14th 2018. We’re all looking forward to a break over Christmas and a chance to recharge and hopefully enjoy some summer weather. Do please send us in any holiday snaps (humourous is good - embarrassing perhaps not so!) or newsworthy items that could be suitable for publishing in the New Year. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - but above all, take care of you and yours and be kind to each other.

Jan Crossley & Jan Thomas

62 SOUTH TERRACE, DARFIELD PH 03 318 7450 FAX 03 318 7451 info@malvernnews.co.nz www.malvernnews.co.nz

Christmas Advertising Christmas is fast approaching! We only have a couple of issues left for the year... below are the dates available for our Christmas issues. These will fill up really fast, as people are booking space for Christmas promotions, hours, closures etc already! GET IN QUICK TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!

CHRISTMAS ISSUE #2 Friday, 14th December 2018 Deadline: 10am Monday 10th December at the very latest!

CHRISTMAS ISSUE #3 Thursday, 20th December 2018 Deadline: 1pm Friday 14th December at the very latest! Adverts for these issues can be placed by emailing us via the address below, or you can place your advert through our website. If you have something set already that you would like to publish, let us know and we can give you a price or we are more than happy to set something for you, just let us know what you would like.

We look forward to hearing from you! Jan Thomas & Chevonn Walker (Advertising Team)

Email: info@malvernnews.co.nz

www.malvernnews.co.nz

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Wednesday 5th December 2018 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With only a few weeks left before the Festive Season kicks in, all pre-Christmas Centre, Malvern and Club competitions are nearing completion. There have been some mixed successes, but at this stage West Melton could have at least three teams in the Malvern Fives finals. “Fingers crossed,” commented

P e t e r B ic k l e y , a C l u b spokesperson. The Club congratulates Barbara Herrick, Herrick Brenda Dunlop, Dunlop Gretta Leigh and Vonnie Clark who won the G. Bowman Trophy Tournament, held in Ashburton on N ovember 7th. O n November 18th, Anne May competed in the Malvern

Development Women’s Singles at Kirwee and finished in a very creditable third place it was reported. “Well done Anne,” Peter added. The qualifying rounds of the Malvern Men’s Open Singles were held on November 7th. Mike Leigh, Leigh Bob Shorter and Bob Burnett played well to qualify for Post Section play which was held on November 14th. Bob Burnett was runnerup to Brian McLaughlin of Darfield, while Mike Leigh and Bob Shorter finished third equal. “Congratulations to these players.” Peter said. “A reminder to readers also that social bowls will begin on February 14th,” Peter concluded. PUBLIC NOTICES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CONGRATULATIONS!

Laura Gallagher “We are so proud of you!” From Nana & Gavin PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

NEW CLASS AVAILABLE Suitable for beginners, people that have had a break, surgery or those that have just missed some classes. Dancing is going well for classes that started in May. Join us for great company, some fun and exercise.

ALL AGES WELCOME! Call Jenny 03 312 4896 or 027 445 2285 for details.

L to R: Brenda Dunlop, Gretta Leigh, Vonnie Clark and Barbara Herrick; winners of the G. Bowman Trophy. PUBLIC NOTICES

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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 KICKBOXING: 15+yrs Fridays 7.30-8.30pm For any enquiries ph Jacque or Allister 03 324 2084 Facebook: Proactive Martial Arts Templeton/Papanui

Merry Christmas from the team at the Rolleston News NEXT ROLLESTON NEWS ISSUE: Thursday 7th February 2019

DEADLINES: Editorial: 10am Wed 30th January Advertising: 1pm Wed 30th January

Summer in Selwyn is back – check your letterbox this week for your events’ guide! Over sixty events are coming to the district as part of the Summer in Selwyn event programme, kicking off in December and continuing until late March. Selwyn residents will receive the Summer in Selwyn events guide in the mail this week. There is something for everyone to enjoy this summer in Selwyn. Council-run events include two outdoor movies at Lincoln and Leeston and two drive-in movies at Rolleston and Darfield, starting with the Christmas classic movie Elf on December 16th. Council Senior Events and Recreation Advisor Dave Tippett said there is something for everyone to enjoy this summer in Selwyn. “Summer events are fun for the whole family and help make Selwyn a great place to live by connecting people to their community,” he added. “We are proud to present a fantastic line up again this summer, with a great range of community-organised events on offer as well.” Pool Parties will include a special Christmas Pool Party at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre, as well as events at the community pools in Darfield, Southbridge and, for the first time, Sheffield. The ever popular Teddy Bears’ Picnic will return to Rolleston Community Centre and Rolleston Reserve jam-packed with family fun. Picnic in the Park events and Summer Skate/Scooter Jams are coming to eight locations around the district, while a new event - Summer 3X3 Basketball Jam – encourages anyone to jump into a game and have a go. Other entertainment includes live music at local parks with A Month of Sundays in February. Residents can bring a picnic and relax while listening to an outstanding line-up of our local talented musicians at the Lincoln Green. A number of Selwyn District Libraries events are also taking place over summer including craft and story book workshops, Summer Reading Bingo and games challenges spurring on multi-generational fun. A great range of community-organised events are on offer too including Christmas parades, fêtes and picnics, and fitness-related events. For a list of Summer in Selwyn events, visit facebook.com/summerinselwyn or selwyn.govt.nz/events

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A father took his son Billy to the Bush Inn Mall to see Santa. They stood in line awhile, and ﬁnally the boy was able to meet Santa and sit on his lap. “What would you like for Christmas, Billy?” asked Santa. “An X-Box and a Hobbit game,” Billy said. “Okay, we’ll see what we can do about that,” said Santa with a big smile. Later on that day they also went to see Santa at the WesZield Mall. When Santa asked Billy what he wanted for Christmas, Billy said, “An X-Box and a Hobbit game.” “Will you be a good boy and do what your daddy tells you?” Santa asked. Billy turned to his dad and said, “Let’s go back to the other Santa, Dad.” “Why Billy?” asked his father. “Because I didn’t have to make any deals with that one.”