The Oxford Observer July 2019.

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JULY 2019

Observer Issue 90

Our Community Magazine

Winter Lights

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Vanuatu

All things Vintage at the Oxford Club

The Lifestyler with Cathy Dee

In the Garden

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Book Reviews

Welcome to our July issue We are now 1/3 of the way through winter and it has certainly been cold.

Perfect weather for another Winter Lights Festival, which has been a fantastic event once again for the community.

Congratulations to Lorna Price and the team for pulling this together. You will see an article in the magazine this month about the event.

We had some fun giveaways this month from Gwamma’s Originals. Congratulations to Sandy Boyd and Paula Holm who are our winners.

We have a couple of small dog beds if you would like to be in the draw to win these send us an email to emily@oxfordobserver.co.nz.

Bruce & Emily Chapman Congratulations also to Jessica Fisher, who is the winner of the book voucher from Emma’s at Oxford who sponsor our book reviews.

This month from Emma’s we have two books to give away.

The new Lesley Pearse book You’ll Never see me again’, and ‘The Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid.’ Email us at emily@oxfordobserver.co.nz and let us know which of these great books you would like to win.

We always really appreciate people contacting us about stories.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have something you would like us to look at.

Thank you for your support for our magazine. We get such lovely feedback from people which is always an encouragement.

Thank you also to our advertisers. You all make this publication possible.

Keep warm! Bruce & Emily Chapman the Oxford

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Allegra in Three Parts by Suzanne Daniel Allegra is 11 years old, and lives between her two grandmothers, who live next door to each other, and her dad Rick who lives above the garage.Allegra loves all of them, and is sure that they all love her.

Unfortunately none of them like each other!

She says “I can split myself in two... something I have to do because of Joy and Matilde”/ She also desperately feels the loss of her mother and all of them are struggling with their loss in different ways.

Set in the seventies in a time of change for some women, this book is such a delightful read. The characters are colourful and Allegra especially is such a special girl.

If you find yourself in a reading rut, like I was, this would be perfect to get you going again.

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert City of Girls is a novel by Elizabeth Gilbert of ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ fame. Vivian is looking back on the past 95 years of her life.

She was sent to live with an aunt in New York after coming 361 out of 362 of her class at Vassar, and having no prospects of marriage. It is the 1940s and her aunt owns a theatre. Not a Broadway theatre, but a run down theatre churning out entertainment. Vivian finds herself caught up in this world, of showgirls, parties and New York City, instead of trying to live up to societal and family expectations. At some point in a woman’s life, she just gets tired of being ashamed all the time, she muses. After that, she is free to become whoever she truly is. This is a long read and I enjoyed immersing myself in Vivian’s New York. A great book by Elizabeth Gilbert.

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It was September last year when business owner Rebekah Peni decided to combine business with pleasure, and start an equestrian business.

Together with coach, Michelle Wardell, they decided there was a need for a mobile coaching business that incorporated ‘Natural Horsemanship’ along with the disciplines of Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing.

“Too many people were rushing into jumping especially, without an understanding of the basic foundation which really should start with groundwork” explains Michelle.

Rebekah recounts the story of her horse Billy (pictured), who, having been abused in a previous home, was nothing short of an unrideable hot mess. “Michelle worked with me for about 3 months on ground work only, before he felt safe enough to ride.”

“Safety is paramount when working on, or around, horses and that starts with ground work based on Natural Horsemanship principles” says Michelle.

The business caters for children from 7 years up, to adults of any age, in groups or individually. Rather than taking a lesson in the same spot every time, Michelle prefers to mix things up – holding her clinics at different facilities around Canterbury and throughout the South Island.

“That way I find it really helps with confidence building and problem solving”. Michelle coaches at branch to ‘A’ level and is an NZPCA ‘B’ Examiner. Coaching at Level 5 dressage and Grand Prix Show Jumping is somewhat unusual in that she also became involved in Natural Horsemanship when it first started to make a name for itself in NZ around 20 years ago.

“I have found that these skills (of Natural Horsemanship) were transferrable to any discipline.”The principles of Natural Horsemanship that Michelle uses teach people to develop a relationship of mutual understanding with the horse. It is a pressure and release -based training in which fear or force has no place. The ground work serves to establish a bond. It helps also to make the horse more supple and able to understand clearly, aids that will come later when ridden.

Natural Horsemanship sessions for adults are held weekly at both Oxford and Burnham. These have been popular for all experience levels.

“Some people think that working on the ground is a waste of time, but actually it should be the foundation of any riding work”.

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The Angora Goat Words & photos by Cathy Dee

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They are thought to have evolved in the mountains of Tibet, reaching Turkey in the 16th Century, although amazingly, fabric made of mohair was in use in England as early as the 8th century.

Introduced to New Zealand in 1867 by animal collectors, the goats quickly gained popularity, and feral goats added to the diversity of the gene pool. There is a bright future for mohair fleece, which is durable, resilient and notable for its high lustre and sheen. It is the fiber from the younger goats that is the finest and most valuable because the fleece coarsens with age. Angora goats are an ideal choice for a lifestyle block.

They are terrific weed eaters, easy to handle, highly intelligent and fun to have around. If you need your broom, blackberry or dock cleaned up these little goats are just the crew to do it. They will even tackle the new shoots on gorse.

Being browsers, rather than straight grazing animals, it is a good idea to plant forage trees such as willows, poplars and tree lucerne for them to access. They don’t do well on rye/clover pasture, having evolved to browse a variety of pasture and shrubs, so encourage old grass growth with as much variety (of species) as possible.

Sheep net isn’t a great idea as their horns can get hooked if they poke their heads through and fencing must be up to scratch. However never use electric fencing as they can become entangled in this and killed.

Dry shelter is critical for the goats as there is no oil or fat layer to protect them from the elements, and they hate getting wet.

They do need to be shorn twice a year by a shearer who is prepared to be patient and gentle! This is also a good time to drench them for parasites and get their feet trimmed.

Goats appreciate things to climb and jump on, so old tree stumps, big tractor tyres filled with dirt, large rocks etc are a great addition to the paddock, and you will get hours of fun watching them play.

Being naturally inquisitive animals, they use their mouths to investigate new objects, so if you don’t want green slobber on your washing don’t hang it out in the goat paddock!

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If you go to the Oxford Community Gardens at the moment you will spot some miner’s lettuce.

This is an excellent plant to have in your winter garden, and once you have it, it will self sow and you will never have to buy it again. It thrives in the cold weather, and as soon as the weather warms up it will die off.

Miner’s lettuce is great to have over the winter months as a fresh salad green, or in smoothies or stirfrys. It is also a great cover crop to ensure nutrients stay in your soil over the winter.

Now is the time to plant garlic, onions, pak choi, rocket and broad beans.

Broad beans do take a long time to surface, so be patient. They are just developing their long root system. The tips of the broad bean plant can be eaten as a spring green as well.

Now is also the time to be prepping for, and planning your spring garden.

Use all those autumn leaves, manure and pea straw, and cover up, to mulch down to prepare your gardens for spring planting.

If you would like to learn more and get together with other gardeners, you can meet at the Community Garden in behind the Menz Shed on Thursdays at 10am Contact Lee Leonard on 312 1536 for more details.

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It was 1904 when the first tractor landed in New Zealand; an arrival that was to change the face of the landscape in years to come.

Although the first imports have largely disappeared, the Vintage section of the Oxford Club in Oxford, has a fine collection of early farm machinery, implements and cars from around the district dating back to the 1920s.

Geoff Townshend, pictured here with his 1938 Ford V8, is the club secretary of the Vintage group, which was formed 30 years ago as part of the Oxford Working Men’s Club, to cater for interest in all types of vintage machinery and vehicles, most of which were farm and harvesting oriented.

Geoff says the collection includes mainly tractors but also has harvesting and cultivation gear along with cars.

Geoff, Peter Mehrtens (Club chairman) and Joe Boulton (described as an indispensable member of the team) kindly agreed to meet me on a freezing afternoon, in order to show me a collection of farm machinery and implements owned by Joe, along with Geoff’s beautiful car; the sort of vehicle I can picture someone puttering away from a bank robbery in.

Not usually interested in machinery of any type, I was surprised to find myself not only immersed but fascinated by the equipment along with the stories of their use in days that seem so much simpler and clearly less hurried.

“This tractor here,” says Joe, pointing to a 1948 Farmall Tractor, “is no good out on the road – it’s only got one gear.” When I look at him with the blank stare of the blatantly ignorant, he patiently explains that this means the tractor moves at a walking pace.

Joe and Peter position Joe’s lovingly restored 1937 Lanz Bulldog Tractor into a large paddock so I can photograph that.

I note the iron seat with zero padding – “That can’t have been comfortable”. “Ahh well,” says Joe, “You put a couple of sacks on it. Of course, there’s no suspension ”. I am suddenly in awe of the men whose bones (and teeth) must have been jarred to pieces working the land in the Eyrewell plains.

The group has run some very well attended fairs, including the very successful 2006 National Ploughing Championships and Fair complete with demonstrations of the machines and their use; the proceeds of which were distributed within the community to organizations including the OWMC bowling club, hospital, museum and swimming pool.

Geoff says that tractor treks were a popular activity, curtailed now by the increasingly expensive petrol consumption of some of the heavier farm tractors. “We have the occasional car run and would like to increase activity in that area and cater for other interests”.

It is the annual ploughing match which is part of the New Zealand qualifying and championship circuit that generates the most interest now. This includes some teams of heavy horses.

Unfortunately, the changes in farming practice has meant less ploughing on farms and less availability of suitable paddocks to fit in with farming programmes.

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“We are fortunate,” Geoff stresses, “to have had considerable support with venues such as from the Briden family, and also to be sponsored by Oxford Ag Services who will be providing much needed man power at the events”.

The men say that the group is struggling to find younger members and would welcome new people to the group with interests in old machinery, vehicles or ploughing.

If you are interested in the restoration and use of these magnificent machines, or even just having a yarn and learning about them ring Peter on 0272269786 or email Geoff on geetee38@gmail.com and don’t be put off by the ‘Men’ in Working Men’s club of the vintage section – I get the feeling that women would be very welcome to join in the fun too.

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Astro Tourism link for Oxford.

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Oxford Area School is in a unique position in the country, with their Observatory.

Owned by the school and run by a dedicated committee of volunteers and school staff, the benefits to the school and to the community as a whole, are significant.

Whilst the primary objective of the Observatory is for the education of young people, there is still a lot more it has to offer.

Over the past couple of years the committee has been thinking of ways to utilise the observatory to its full potential.

They have come up with the idea of an ‘Inland Scenic Star Trail’ linking in with observatories in Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook and Queenstown.

This will mean they can promote each others businesses, and create an exciting tourist trip for visitors. Their goal is to bring visitors into Oxford, to stay for a night or two. This will benefit not only the observatory, who reinvest all money they make back into the school, but business owners in the community as well, in hospitality and shops.

Typically visitors often just pass through or come for the day, whereas this would see people staying in the township.

The Observatory was opened in 2006, and has since provided excellent educational opportunities, not only to the school students, but to the wider community with night classes being run by the committee.

Their current telescope was donated to them by the Oxford & Districts Lions, and they are now looking to upgrade this telescope and have computer capability.

This would mean that people would be able to remotely access the telescope from anywhere in the world.

Oxford Area School principal Mike Hart and the school are fully supportive of the Astro Tourism idea and Mike says “none of this would be possible without passionate people like James and the committee”.

The committee has been communicating with Enterprise North Canterbury about the project, and they are extremely keen to see it become a key anchor project in the Waimakariri.

Miles Dalton Business Support Manager at Enterprise North Canterbury says “The observatory is a massive asset to the Oxford community and has the potential to be a real catalyst for the area. ENC is very supportive of the efforts to explore growing the observatory as a tourism asset and educational resource.

It has the potential to be part of an inland scenic star trail which would really start bringing more people into Oxford.

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We applaud James and Mike and the vision they have brought to this project”. The committee has organised some extremely successful events in the past, including a couple of Mars nights, and always involve school students in the planning and implementation of these events.

Coming up is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo landing on the moon so watch out for an event currently in the planning stage to commemorate this.

James Moffatt says “If we can bring back some funds into the school, then we have achieved what we set out to do”.

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A nostalgic range of items related to Cust School (established in 1866) can be viewed at Cust Museum.

In addition to the certificates, photographs and sewing, the following list of rules teachers had to observe in 1872 is on display: Teachers each day will fill lamps, clean chimneys.

Each teacher will bring a bucket of water and a scuttle of coal for the day’s session.

Make your pens carefully. You may whittle nibs to the individual taste of the pupils.

Men teachers may take one evening per week for courting purposes, or two evenings a week if they go to church regularly.

After ten hours in school, the teacher may spend the remaining time reading the Bible or other good books.

Women teachers who marry or engage in unseemly conduct will be dismissed.

Every teacher should lay aside from each pay a goodly sum of his earnings for his benefit during his declining years so that he will not become a burden on society.

Any teacher who smokes, uses liquor in any form, frequents pool or public halls, or gets shaved in a barber shop will give good reason to suspect his worth, intention, integrity and honesty.

The teacher who performs his labour faithfully and without fault for five years will be given an increase of twenty-five cents per week in his pay, providing the Board of Education approves.

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Jo Ealam will be known to many in the community, as the Manager of the Oxford Community Trust.

In 2009 she travelled to Moso Island in Vanuatu to work on a turtle monitoring project through Global Vision International, as a complete change from working with people.

She returned to work on the same project in 2011, and really fell in love with the island and the families she got to meet over there.

Moso Island is a small island approximately 25 mins by boat from Port Vila, and there are approximately 150 inhabitants according to Jo. After Cyclone Pam hit Vanuatu in 2015, Jo and Ron Ealam organised a group of 11 people to go to the island to work on a building project. The buildings were poorly built and in the cyclone many of these were lost. The group wanted to assist in building a meeting house/community building, that would be strong, and a place for the community to congregate.

They also worked to help the community in their gardens and to help get a solar powered pump up and running for their wells.

2017 saw a group of Oxford women head over to help the villagers set up a social enterprise to enable them to bring in some money for their families. This was a sewing business where they could make products and sell them at the markets.

The group also worked a lot with the school and the relationship between Oxford and Moso grew stronger.

In August Jo and Ron are once again organising a group to return to Moso to do some more work on the community building. At present it just has an iron roof which makes the building very hot, so they will be putting in a suspended ceiling, and doing other finishing touches and painting.

They would also like to work with the school by building some outdoor tables, as the school buildings are also extremely hot tin buildings. The tables will be built by the mangroves at the school to enable them to have a cooler workspace.

Oxford Area School students in years 5-6 are getting involved by writing to every child in the school, and including a stationery pack for each of them, as well as sending over first aid kits for the families.

Jo says the reason that she keeps returning is “I actually love the people. We cannot impose ourselves or our values on them, but we can try to improve some of their conditions.”

Just getting water to a house instead of women carting it in buckets is huge.

The island has no power or running water so conditions are primitive for the group visiting, but they always enjoy the projects and the benefits that they bring to this small community.

If you would like to help the group, you can donate money, or first aid supplies to be taken over.

The group is holding a book sale in the Town Hall on July 21st and a Quiz evening on the 28th so watch out for more details on these events.

If you would like to chat to any of the group more about the project you can contact Jo Ealam on 312 4473 or 021 995 972.

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We’re updating the information we have about Natural Hazards in Waimakariri District, as part of our District Plan Review.

Your insight is invaluable to ensure we have the most up-to-date and robust information available to inform new Natural Hazard maps and provisions in the District Plan, which is currently under review.

While we are still in the early stages of updating these, we are inviting your feedback through a two-stage consultation.

Stage One (28 June-26 July) will involve a series of Council-led community workshops where you can have your say on localised hazard issues.

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Rangiora, Tuahiwi, Woodend, Ravenswood, Sefton, Loburn

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Arts in Oxford Gallery News Arts in Oxford celebrates Matariki the Māori New Year with an exhibition of customary and contemporary art forms such as rāranga weaving, painting and object.

Current Exhibition Soul Sistas: Nine Māori Women Artists

15 June – 21 July 2019

Paula Rigby, Piri Cowie, Rahera Clark, Madia Purvis-Manihera, Leisa Aumua, Corabelle Summerton, Lisa Harding, Kim Rigby and Helena Rollo.

Thank you to Te Puni Kokiri Te Pu Harakeke Fund

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Check out this snippet from an article I read online.“The secondhand clothes market in the United States has grown 21 times faster than retail sales of new clothing over the past three years. It’s currently worth in the region of $24 billion and is expected to reach $51 billion by the middle of the next decade.

For many, buying secondhand clothes used to have a stigma attached. You shopped in charity shops and thrift stores when you had no alternative.

Not any more. The resale market for secondhand fashion is a runaway success and it seems everyone is getting in on the act. ”It is becoming an epidemic and I love it.” Seeing more and more people jump on the bandwagon is so inspiring. It has got to be a win/win on so many levels, when the consumer wants to reuse what the planet has produced and not keep taking from it.

Now like any new skill, it can take a bit of practice. I have had endless numbers of people say to me how do you actually ‘second hand shop’? ‘How do you find anything in those places?

Let me give you my number one tip.

‘Take inspiration with you. Don’t expect to find inspiration already there’. Now what I mean by this is to do your homework before you head into a second hand store. Have a wardrobe consultation and work out the gaps that are missing in your wardrobe. Work out ideas of the pieces you want to create outfits with, and have what you are looking for in your head before you even enter the second hand store. Make a list. This tunes your brain into looking for these items. Otherwise you will walk into a second hand store and see racks and racks of clothes, and not even know where to begin. In fact that can happen in the mall as well. Very overwhelming.

You will be amazed at how much easier it is if you begin with just a few items that you want. Some new scarves, a great winter coat. Head to the coat rack and your size and then flick. As you get more confident then you will start noticing other pieces that could work.

The key is to know your style and your eyes will become tuned.

Keep me posted on how you go!

Porowhita by Lisa Harding, Dyed Harakeke, 2019.

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Until recently working with Jessica Murphy I had no idea selling a house could be so simple, successful and enjoyable! To get the offer I wanted in just five days on the market, was outstanding!

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Calling all Bargain Hunters to Oxford The Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail is back again, and this year promises to be just as exciting for bargain hunters.

If you love to fossick around at garage sales looking for a bargain or a unique find, then it’s all happening in Oxford on Sunday 4 August from 9am to 2pm.

Organised by the Oxford Promotions, maps of the sites will be available in Pearson Park (off Dohrmans Road), from 9am until 11am and then by the Farmers Market car park.

A gold coin donation for the map to help with advertising would be appreciated. Or you can sign up to receive one by email.

Normally there are approx. 30-40 sites around Oxford, as well as business sales tables.

To register your garage sale, contact 312 4382 email admin@oxfordnewzealand.co.nz “This is our tenth year it has been organised and each time it has brought hundreds into our town” says Oxford Promotions Secretary Shirley Farrell “It brings people from all around Canterbury to our town”.

As well as the Garage Sale Trail, after the bargain hunting there is plenty to do.

Take the time to relax in a café, visit the Art Gallery, or Museum or shop.

The Sunday Oxford Farmers Market and Oxford Craft Market are also open.

Sunday 4 August 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm in and around the Oxford Township

An extravaganza of new, recycled, second hand, vintage, treasures, odds & ends PLUS local business sales tables

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by Emily Chapman

For the second year the winter in Oxford has been brightened by the Winter Lights Festival. Last year a hastily organised, but hugely successful festival sprang from two realisations organiser Lorna Price says “Firstly small children don’t really get to enjoy the Christmas lights in summer as smaller children are in bed before it’s dark enough to appreciate them.

In winter, lighting up the homes and businesses makes a lot more sense and brings a lot of people a lot of joy, even if that’s just driving home from work and seeing the town lit up.

Secondly many families are feeling the pinch financially and there are so few family friendly events that are free or low cost, the focus on creating a family friendly event was a big part of the original idea.”

Lorna would like it to be an annual event, but it takes a huge amount of work and participation from the wider community, so to enable it continue there has to be enough buy in from the community.

She says “There’s a small army of amazing people and volunteers that make an event like this happen”.

The event has been supported by the Oxford Farmers Market, the Art Gallery, Oxford Museum, The Menz Shed, Oxford Area School Kapa Haka Group and the Oxford Community Trust who ran a roller disco which 85 children attended.

However, the year long planning, preparing and fundraising has mainly been done by Lorna and Shirley Farrell.

This year they have had a whole year to plan, fundraise and have been able to put together an event that is bigger and brighter, that has something for everyone in the family.

The town was bustling on the Family Fun Night with people enjoying the performances from the Kapa Haka Group, line dancers and more, pétanque and winter wonderland at the tennis courts. As well as the shops and cafes, the Art Gallery, Observatory, and Museum were all open for people to visit.

As well as being a wonderful event for families, the spin off is that it supports the businesses in the community.

The shops, restaurants and cafes all benefit from having people out and about for the night.

Lorna says “One of the more surprising outcomes of last years festival was that it noticeably helped raise the profile of both the Oxford Museum and the Art Gallery.

Volunteers at the museum reported speaking with Oxford people that had never set foot inside of the Museum until that night”.

Many business and homes took up the challenge of decorating their premises, with the Oxford Pharmacy winning for best business, and The Shepherd family from 89 High Street winning for best home.

Lorna says “The thing I love about these types of events, is seeing families out as a group enjoying one another’s company.

The moment last year that encapsulated the drive behind this event, was seeing a family of three generations taking group selfies beside the Christmas trees, and chattering away clearly enjoying themselves.”

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Principal / Tumuaki update by Mike Hart Kāhui Whetū - Tātai Whetū - Rau Whetū As a community, we align our learning and skills, showing how extraordinary we are.

At Oxford Area School we identify the extraordinary shining stars in the Oxford night sky as being unique to our setting in the world.

This plays a key role in our vision. Our vision has three connected parts: Kāhui Whetū - The collection (constellation) of stars. Joining together as one group, where each star has a relationship with one another, connected as a community. This phrase is used to express the connections as we grow alongside each other, with each other, together. Our community includes a class, our school, our district, our country, our world.

Tātai Whetū - When stars align, magic happens. This phrase is used to express the coming together of the learning and our skills. Progress takes place when our skills align with our new learning.

Rau Whetū - This refers to a hundred stars. From the expression “taumata rau”, meaning “extraordinary”. This phrase is used to express the success, achievements and pride that make us shine together.Together the three phrases mean: “As a community, we align our learning and skills, showing how extraordinary we are.”

Ngā mihi nui Mike Hart

Board Of Trustees Update by Matt Riley Kia ora koutou katoa Our School’s Board of Trustee elections have now finished and we would like to thank those of you who took the time to cast your vote.

The Board of Trustees’ staff representative has been decided by our staff and we would like to welcome Lesley Inch back into this position.

Lesley re-stood for her seat on the Board giving her another three years to advocate on behalf of her fellow work colleagues. Our parent trustee votes have also been collated and you have decided on our three representatives to stand for the next three year period.

We welcome to our team Lesley Morris, and Aaron Campbell and welcome back Juddy Taylor who has re-stood for his position.

Unfortunately when you have four standing to fill three positions, one is going to miss out.

Sadly Andrew Stokes did not get his seat back on the Board.

We are looking forward to using the skills and experiences of our two new trustee members, Lesley and Aaron, and Juddy’s extended commitment to continue to strengthen the Board and work together as a team for the benefit of our students, staff and community.

I would like to acknowledge the work of Andrew Stokes over the last six years. Coming from his own farm, Andrew has given us the insight of the agriculture sector which is a huge area of our community. Being a farm owner he has also provided the Board with his knowledge on finances, employee’s support and employment issues. Andrew is also involved with many other community groups, and I am sure we will continue to see his help and support in these and our Agriculture Department at School.

I would also like to acknowledge Louise Courtney who has also been a parent trustee for the last six years but did not re-stand for her position due to leaving the area. Louise played a big role within our community, working different roles at our Council and being hugely involved in different community groups during her time in Oxford. Although only shifting to Rangiora, her involvement within these groups and our school will be sorely missed. Among her many strengths Louise’s knowledge of governance matters, Te Reo and Maori cultures will be sadly missed on our Board. Our loss will be Rangiora’s gain, don’t be a stranger Louise!

Both Louise and Andrew have been very strong and active parent representatives.

Within their time on the Oxford Area School Board they have seen many changes within the education sector and here at our school. They have been involved in many big decision making processes and while both being very humble people I hope they realise the importance of a lot of those decisions, as they have helped many of our students with their education over the years.

Louise and Andrew, we are extremely grateful for your many hours and commitment towards the Board. Oxford Area School and the community thank you immensely.

Ngā mihi Matt Riley Homestays required for Oxford Area School International Students

Combined Country High Schools’ Indoor Winter Tournament By Deb Baggott

We are looking for suitable host families in the Oxford township or on the school bus route, for our incoming International Students.

We are in current need of short term hosts for August, and are also looking for 6 month or 1 Year homestays with horses for Term 3, 2019 and 2020.

We require caring, kind and inclusive host families who can provide a safe, warm home, preferably with children.

Options to host students short term (1 to 7 weeks) or long term (1 term to year or more).

Students must have their own room and a place to study.

Police vetting is mandatory for anyone in the home over 18·.

There is a generous weekly payment (extra for host families with horses to ride).

Hosts should be active and willing to take students out sightseeing or other activities, on occasion.

We do our best to match the students’ hobbies, interests and personalities to the host family.

On Friday the 31st of May, around 70 Year 7 - 10 students competed at this annual indoor sports tournament against other teams from Canterbury Area Schools.

Students travelled by bus to Rangiora New Life for volleyball, Badminton Hall, and Cowles and Celebration Stadium for Basketball.

It was a fun tournament and all about having a go.

Many students were playing sports that they haven’t tried before or don’t play very often. Students played in Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 teams.

If you are interested or have any questions please contact: International Accommodation Coordinator louisa@oxford.school.nz Ph 027 248 2177

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Some highlights from the day BasketballYear 7/8 Boys Oxford Team 1 came 4th and Oxford Team 2 came 3rd.

Year 9/10 Boys won 3 of their 4 games.

VolleyballYear 9/10 tied for 1st.

Special mention of the staff who assisted me on the day.

Lesley Inch, Brett Abbott, Richard Hines and Morgan Kinzett.

Thanks to the parents who were able to assist as parent help or came along and watched the games. Your support was much appreciated.

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Pūtara’s 2019 Musical - Haere Mai

By Kendra Ward On Friday June 7th, Putara Year 5 & 6 students performed their musical, Haere Mai, celebrating the cultures within our classroom as well as the Oxford township.The students put in many hours of practise to bring to life the dances and script. They were so willing to keep practicing in order to be the best they could be. The show was written by Miss Ward and set in the context of people arriving from all over the world to Oxford.

Oxford was promoted with a video of the town’s hot spots and a song about Oxford at the end. The show also highlighted the different cultures and places our children and their families have come from through songs throughout the show.

Many children were challenged and put outside of their comfort zones. For others, they loved the chance to dance, act and sing everyday!

There was a huge amount of learning involved for our children; from moving to and counting the beat, making a realistic mask, saying lines with clarity and volume, to remembering line cues for dances and when they need to change costume. But especially what it is like to perform in front of 2 large audiences.

The evening show would have been close to 250 people, so a very significant and daunting audience to share their hard work with. It was so positive for teachers to hear most students saying that they were disappointed it’s now over and that they would like to have kept going or performed again.

The children received a huge amount of positive comments from everyone who watched, which really rewards all of the effort and energy they and the teachers put in.We love that the children got so much from the experience and felt the rush that putting on a great show gives.

As teachers we are so proud of how well the children stepped up to meet our high expectations. It was definitely a night and show to remember for both the students and teachers.

Mt Somers Tramp

by Megan Lowen

The 19th-21st of May saw 9 Outdoor Education students completing a tramp on the scenic Mt Somers walkway.

This was organised and led by Theo Krause who decided to push the team and challenge their abilities.

The track was steep and of intermediate terrain.

Our students showed resilience and determination to push through till dark where we made a decision to stop at Acland shelter on the south side of the mountain.

With little room to erect our tents we squeezed into a knolly clearing for the night. The team was not disconcerted that they had not made the hut and were in fine form to tackle the bus shelter route to Woolshed Creek Hut the next day.

They soon found out why the decision was called to stop when they saw the climb and sheer 400m drop from Bus Shelter down to the river. This route also included a swing bridge and a creek crossing before making it to the hut. Team judgement prevailed as our route was changed to a morning walk to summit the Pinnacles saddle the next day which everyone thoroughly enjoyed before hiking back out to Woolshed Creek Carpark.

Our students learnt a lot from this trip, from judging times, how to deal with the sick and injured while out tramping, crossing creeks, hoar-frost and even an astronomy lesson!

Not only are these students natural leaders, they have shown exceptional management, hygiene safety, and environmental care (a few concepts they are assessed on) but have also formed a strong bond as a strong compatible team.

Year 9/10 Drawings by Ross Marwick These still life drawings were the final works from Term One’s drawing project.

The students investigated the kitchen drawings of the NZ artist Sylvia Siddell and created a kitchen in chaos, fish jumping out of a frying pan, ovens on fire and pots boiling over.

The drawings are mixed media works and the students used all of the drawing techniques that they tried during Term One in these final works.

This included collage, charcoal and white paint and graphite and white crayon to create tone, pastel and paint for colour special effects and scratch back or “sgraffito” for the fish.

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It is a far cry from council meetings where decisions must be made on the future plans and operations of the whole district. This third term local councillor has now put herself forward for a further challenge, standing for Mayor of Waimakariri in the October 2019 elections. Kirstyn Barnett is no stranger to leadership.

At 17, she was a Lions Club exchange student, speaking to Mayors and Lions Groups in Japan. After a career in travel, electronics and communications industries, she moved to Woodend to have her family and became involved in community advocacy surrounding the Woodend Bypass issue.

She led the Woodend Mural project, and served on the Woodend Community Association, Woodend Spring Flower Show, Plunket and PTA committees. She joined the Woodend Ashley Advisory Group in 2008, and was elected as a Waimakariri District Councillor in 2010, serving through the earthquake recovery period.

She runs her own Facebook marketing business to promote local businesses, is a member of North Canterbury Civil Defence and current Chair of the Cust Community Network, promoting initiatives such as the Cust Community Pantry, Book Exchange, and soon to be opened Rural Recycling Facility.

Her common sense, progressive and community-led approach is well known, as well as her ability to ask perceptive questions, particularly at budget time.

“Being a mother of teenage daughters, I have a unique perspective around the council table and it helps keep my views based on real life,” she says. “I often receive the best feedback from residents in the school grounds or at community events. I experience daily the challenges of trying to raise young people in an increasingly digital age, and facing rising costs in petrol, power, food and other

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Her family have been very supportive of her decision to stand. “My elder daughter actually told me ‘Mum, the community needs someone like you as Mayor’. I realised that I had a responsibility to use my experience and skills to be a role model for these young people, and work to make sure the Waimakariri District continues to move forward to provide for their future.”

While the daylight continues however, the council agenda will need to wait until evening – there are fences to be moved.

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Oxford & Districts Lions Club cordially invite all past members and /or partners to our 40th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday 12 October 2019 at Oxford Town Hall.

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Beautiful ballet, fun Jazz & Contemporary and Tap Dance for 3yrs to Adult in Oxford.

Phone Miss Belinda: 021 049 1315 or Facebook: Agape Dance Academy NZ

Cake Decorating Fondant Modeling Club

Learn the art of cake decorating - any experience welcome Ph Patsy 021 022 01656

Cust Bowling Club

Club days Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 1.30pm. Come along and have a go, ph: 312 5892.

Cust Craft Group

Meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10am-2pm at the Cust Community Centre.

New members always welcome. for details phone Beth 03 312 3191 or phone /text Ricki 021 264 6536

Cust | Oxford St John

Cadet Group and Ambulance Supporters Scheme Committee, ph: 3125839 or 3125538.

Cust Toy Library

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JP Signing Centre

Oxford Library every Thursday.

If you have any documents that need to be signed by a JP, there is a JP signing Centre at the Oxford Library every Thursday 11am until 1pm.

Free session. Appointment not necessary. Just call in.

Monday Cafe

Come along for a chat and morning tea at the St James-on-the-Cust hall every 4th Monday 10-11.30am. All ages welcome, ph Sandra on 03 310 2074.

New To Oxford?

Join us for coffee/tea and a chat at Cafe 51 on Main Street,10am every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

Oxford Alpine Taekwondo

Classes - Mondays & Wednesdays Oxford GP Hall Cubs: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Juniors: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Seniors: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Phone Matt 027 432 4249 or email info@OxfordTaekwondo.club First three classes are free.

Oxford Bird Rescue

Raptor rehabilitation specialists at 77 Sales Road , Oxford ph: 021 292 7861

Oxford Dogs Walking Group

Meets 10.00am Mondays at the big tree parking area beside the Service Centre.

Contact Lee Leonard on 312 1536.

Oxford Line Dancing

4:30pm - at the Oxford Club.

Every Thursday at 160 High Street. No Partner needed! Great Exercise, good Music, Excellent company. Other classes Tuesday & Thursday.

Come and enjoy the Fun! Enquiries contact Vicky 027 388 8929 or gvhamilton@gmail.com

Oxford Spinning Group

Meets 10am-2pm alternate Wednesdays and one Monday/month. Social woolcrafting group, beginners welcome, ph: 312 3345

Oxford Squash Club

Have Fun! Get Fit! For all ages, casual or competition. Club nights Wednesdays, 6pm, ph: Shelley 0279201738

Oxford Wednesday Walkers & Trampers.

Walks from 3 hours to day tramps. Over bush, farmland and roads - 9:15am Start

ph: Anne on 03 312 4375 or 027 298 7750.

Oxford Women’s Forum

Indoor and outdoor toys to borrow. Open Sat 10-11.30am & Mon 9.30-10.30am at Cust Community Centre.

Meets every Thursday 10am beside the Men’s Shed, Pearson Park.

All welcome, ph: 312 1536.

Oxford Community Gardens

Meets on the first Thursday of every second month, March-Nov with meal and guest speakers, ph: Margaret on 03 312 4478.

Darfield Line Dancers

Oxford Community Men’s Shed

Great exercise. No partners required.

Tuesdays, ph: Judi on 312 4291.

Every Wednesday - 6:00pm - 8:30pm $7 per night Darfield Rec Centre.

Beginner & Improver classes. Two left feet OK. Great fun. Contact Jenny 03 312 4896 or 0274 452 285

Oxford Senior Citizens

Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 1:30pm at the OWMC. PH Carol on 3123019

Oxford Craft Market

1st Sunday of every month except January 10m - 2pm Oxford Town Hall

Oxford Promotions

The Oval, Pearson Park. Tuesday 7pm 9pm Men and Women, Thursday 10am - 12.30 Men only, Thursday 7pm - 9pm Men only, Saturday 10am - 2pm

Oxford Cycle Group

Meets at Oxford Farmers Market carpark every Monday morning at 9.30, for a casual ride about 1 1/2 hours, then coffee.

Ph Mary on 03 313 3259.

Oxford Museum

Open every Sunday:11am-4pm, Friday: 1-3.30pm, Wednesday & Saturday: 1-3.30pm. Main St, Oxford.

Oxford & Districts Lions Club Inc.

Scottish Country Dancing

Waimakariri Bridge Club

Meets every Thursday 7.15pm at the Waimakariri Golf Club rooms.

Yummy Mummy’s Oxford

A group that helps families with new babies with meals/baking.

Volunteers always appreciated, ph: Amanda on 027 490 7052.

Line Dancing at Oxford

Pearson Park Dancers, Every Monday morning at 9.30-11.30 am, Pearson Park Pavilion, Oxford.

Absolute Beginners to Improvers/Easy Intermediate Ph Jenny 027 445 2285

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Migrant Suitcase Exhibition words by Emily Chapman - Photos byTony Benny

If you were leaving your home country, what would you pack?

The Waimakariri Migrants and Newcomers group, supported

by Waimakariri District Council, Creative Communities NZ and Lottery Grants Board, has put together an exhibition to show what they brought with them when they moved to New Zealand.

The idea came from Stephane Pannoux who is a senior lecturer in Ancient History (University of New Caledonia).

Stephane says “all of my career I taught my students that culture is a complex and evolutionary thing, that we can approach with simple and everyday items”.

Her idea for this show was to show the culture of migrants in their everyday items, which makes people understand that all cultures are equal. There are universal themes of food, family, arts, sports that are important to everyone, no matter where they are born.

Stephane’s suitcase is filled with things that she misses from France and that also remind her of her culture, of which she is extremely proud. She also chose to put in her suitcase “tissu de coutume” which is Kanak custom fabric from New Caledonia.

This for her, shows that culture is not fixed definitively, but is a moving and changing thing. Stephane has lived and worked in many countries, and moved to New Zealand with her partner from New Caledonia.

The exhibition can be viewed at the Waimakariri Libraries on the following dates.

Oxford Library Thursday 4 July – Saturday 20 July Kaiapoi Library Monday 22 July – Saturday 3 August Rangiora Library Monday 5 August – Sunday 18 August

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When asked what her experience has been like living in North Canterbury she says “It is not easy to live on an island when you grew up on a continent”.

She is hoping through this exhibition that she will get to know some more Kiwi people.

As well as the suitcases from all the different countries, including Samoa, the Phillipines, India and France, there is a Supermigrant suitcase.

This according to Stephane represents the fact that:-“Every (im) migrant is a Super Hero.

Superman was an immigrant from the planet Krypton.

His parents sent him to Earth, not just to escape Krypton’s destruction, but to offer him a chance of a better life.

Superman is for his creators, who were children of Jewish immigrants, an allegory of the Migrant.

Superman is more specifically, a refugee forced to leave his country because of war, persecution or natural disasters.

Wherever the reasons economic, political, or personal, migrants live and hope for a better life.

Like every Super Hero, a Super Migrant has superhuman powers, that they use to be able to adapt to a new country, to learn a new language, and be part of a new way of life.

“Through this exhibition they hope to highlight the strengths of people moving to another country, and to adjusting to a new culture, so that the migrants, their families and those around them understand what an achievement this is. twenty two

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Oxford Community Trust

Bringing the community together

Gym-a-thon

Stand up - help out - work out.

A 24 hour workout campaign raising funds to keep our families safe.

Saturday 13th July Sign up at the gym or the Trust contact Julia 021 995 942 for more details

Junior Formal

Friday 5th July Pearson Park Pavilion 7.30-9.30pm Years 7-9 Tickets $20.00 Live DJ, Photo booth, candy and ice cream bar.

Tickets available from the Trust or contact Julia for more info 021 995 942

Christmas Wonderland

Would you like to be involved on a committee to organise this event?

Come along to a meeting on the 24th July at 6pm at the Trust, 37 Main Street.

Call the Trust to let us know you are coming 312 3006

Book Sale

This year it is supporting a local group returning to Moso Island in Vanuatu to work on a building project.

Sunday 21st July at the Oxford Town Hall.

If you have books you would like to donate, we would love these to be dropped off at the Trust, 37 Main Street.

Cust and West Eyreton Garden Club At the Club April AGM Simon Mangos accepted the position of President and Anna White Vice President.

We were treated to a wonderful talk and floral demonstration by Dael Foy, who trained as a florist when she spent time in Sydney. A beautiful hand tied bouquet and Easter arrangement were later raffled.

A big Thank You to the Committee for organising the annual winter gathering and ‘pot luck’ meal, this year held in May. The organisation was spot on and guests brought a selection of home baked dishes which came together to make a scrumptious 3 course meal.

A great chance for us all to enjoy each others’ company and make new friends.

New members are very welcome phone the Secretary Gerry Mangos on 03 312 5650, email custwegardenclub@gmail.com or come along to our next meeting on 12 August 7.30pm St David’s Hall Cust.

HORSE RIDING

• Lessons and trekking

• Over 80 well-schooled horses available or BYO • Preparation for certificates • Dressage, Show Jumping & Cross Country • Weekend courses • School holiday courses • Full livery service available “We now offer Payment Plans through Ezypay that allow you to make small regular payments for your horse riding”

Kowhai Residential School of Riding Ltd 711 Island Road, Oxford Ph: 03 312 4309 www.kowhai.co.nz Thank you to our Fab five Funders • NZ Lottery Grant Board • The Rata Foundation • United Way • Waimakariri District Council • Community Organisation Grant Scheme

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Theophilus Samuel Mannering was born in London, England in 1836. He was a delicate boy and it was decided that the city environment was too harsh for his health, so he was educated in Switzerland, famed for its healthy, alpine air.

As a teenager he accompanied Mr and Mrs Young, prosperous family friends, to Australia and then New Zealand.

The Youngs purchased land in the Amuri County and employed Mannering as a shepherd.In 1854, at the age of eighteen, Theophilus returned to England and worked in a customs office.

Around the time of his twenty-first birthday he received a letter from the Youngs, offering him the lease of land in the Amuri County.

He married Ann Buckham in Somerset, England in July 1857 and later that month the couple sailed for New Zealand aboard the Acasta.After a hundred days at sea the couple joined the Youngs in Motueka.

The Amur land was no longer available so Theophilus set off in search of land, leaving Ann with the Youngs in Motueka.

Theophilus secured land between Glentui and Mount Thomas and set about building a homestead. There were no tracks for wagons to transport building materials so the house was built of beech trees felled nearby.

The roof was made of wooden shingles and the chimney of cob (lumps of earth mixed with sand, straw and water). Construction materials and methods caused the homestead to warp to such an extent that it required continuous maintenance.

Nevertheless, Birch Hill was completed around August 1859 for Theophilus, Ann and their newly born daughter to begin family life.

It is documented that the baby’s cradle was a soap box and there were armchairs made from barrels.

Theophilus was a deeply religious man.

He is believed to have conducted the first service in the Baptist Chapel in Victoria Street, Rangiora, in the early 1860s.

He attracted such a large congregation to the services he held in the Oxford home of Mr Bryant, a sawyer, that he funded a chapel to be built on High Street in the town.

Theophilus, Ann and their four children left Birch Hill and moved into Fernside homestead in 1866.

While Theophilus cropped wheat and oats, Ann turned the eighteen roomed property into a girls’ boarding house and ladies’ school. Her newspaper advertisement offered a ‘superior English education including music, French, drawing and singing’, in a setting which is ‘bracing and remarkably healthy, in the neighbourhood of a church and within easy reach of medical aid’.The Mannerings sold Fernside in 1891 and bought Greta Peaks. The couple returned to England and lived the rest of their lives in Somerset.

Theophilus died in 1910 aged seventy-four and Ann died in 1901 aged sixty-five,both having contributed significantly to establishing early homesteads in the Canterbury region.

Agape Dance Academy

Beautiful ballet, fun Jazz & Contemporary and Tap Dance for 3yrs to Adult in Oxford.

Phone Miss Belinda: 021 049 1315 or Facebook: Agape Dance Academy NZ

Bowen Therapy

A Gentle therapy for every body and any age.

Contact Johanna Lettink, registered practitioner for 20 years Ph. 312 1316 or 021 269 0371 www.bowtech.com

Chimney Sweep Winters Coming!! Rotary Brush Technology From $70 single story - Book now before the rush 0800-SWEEP ME or 021-0277-1927

Gardener wanted in Oxford 4-5hrs a week beginning asap. For details contact Eileen 027 228 8654

Leather & Fashion Handbags and wallets, possum/merino NZ gifts, jewellery, art and homewares. Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium, Cust.

Ph: 312 5595.

Manuka Honey and other New Zealand-made skincare ranges for men and women. Homeopathic remedies for the whole family.

Also Kings Seeds. Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium, Cust. Ph: 312 5595. Email: route72@clear.net.nz.

Wanted To Buy

Old gas pumps / petrol bowsers, porcelain / enamel signs & oil / petrol memorabilia. ph. Chris 027 516 0669

Yoga Fitness & Tai Chi workshops Sat 27 July 10.30am-1.15pm 75 minutes each workshop Jaycee Hall in Oxford In case there is enough interest a regular class will continue.

More classes are Mon - Wed & Fri Gabrielle 027 225 1646 or www.taomotion.co.nz

New Line Dance Classes at Oxford & Darfield

New beginner classes started last week of June.

9.30am, Monday 24th June at Pearson Park Pavilion, Oxford 6.00pm, Wednesday 26th June at Darfield Rec Centre, Darfield 6.00pm, Thursday 27th June at the Scout Hall, Darfield No need for partners, variety of music-country, pop, old & new.

Suitable for all ages AND husbands and wives.

Followed by Beginner/ Improver &Intermediate classes.

For details Call Jenny 027 445 2285 Email jennybrookes76@gmail.com

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Oxford Farmers Market

The Oxford Farmers Market evolved from a group of locals brainstorming ideas to attract visitors to Oxford, along with being a regular attraction for the local community.

The idea of a Farmers Market was conceived due to the success of the recently launched Lyttleton Farmers Market. Within a matter of months the contract was drawn up, and Oxford Farmers Market was launched late September 2006.

The Oxford Farmers Market is a not for profit incorporated society, run by a committee of volunteers, some of whom are stallholders, and some are local residents, generally a group of 5 to 7 people.

The stallholders all pay a weekly fee to attend the market, and operate their individual businesses on the day. The fees collected are then used to pay market expenses such as buskers, rubbish removal, signage, advertising, equipment purchase and upkeep, various additional costs for fundraising activities, along with the required insurance and compliance costs.

The Oxford Farmers market has always been grateful for the consideration of the Pearson Park Committee for the use of the grounds, the local butcher who allows us to use his power when required, and all the regular valued support from local shoppers, along with the support and guidance from the local council when required.

Over time, funds can accumulate which the committee aims to give back to the community, and decisions are made after committee discussion. To date we have made regular donations to the local Fire Brigade, St John’s Ambulance, Oxford Bird Rescue, Cat Care, Dog Watch, Oxford Food Bank, along with an on the day collection for the first responders after the Christchurch Mosque attacks.

For several years now, we have paid an annual sponsorship for the Home Industries section at the Oxford A & P show, and we have sponsored prizes for the North Canterbury Wearable Arts, which is held every second year by the Oxford Area School.

We sponsored prizes for the inaugural Oxford Winter Lights last year, and have done so again this year. We have also sponsored market vouchers as prizes for weekly local card games, and hole prizes for the Waimakariri Golf Club.

Throughout the year we run a variety of fundraising activities,

that are generally engineered to be a community fundraiser, but to also create an opportunity for folk to see or experience something with a point of difference. The events are run by volunteers, although we call on expert guidance for judging as required. We are always grateful for the support of locals and local businesses to make these events a successful reality, their enthusiasm is 100%. We have a very successful annual cheesemaking competition, proceeds from which go to a different local charity each year, and the tree and plant swap which recently raised a whopping $1183.00.

Along with these two regulars, other successful events have been Scruffs Dog show, Celebrity Chef breakfasts, Ride with the Clydesdales, Family games morning (no electricity or technology required), poplar weaving and who knows what the very energetic and enthusiastic activities spokesperson will come up with next.

The Oxford Farmers Market currently has a core number of stallholders being 12, which increases during the summer months due to the seasonality of some businesses. The weather often dictates the attendance of some stallholders, given the vulnerability of product to the open elements, but the decision to not attend is never taken lightly.

The Oxford Farmers Market welcomes expressions of interest from anyone wanting to join us.

Our constitution is such, that decisions are made by the committee, and must fall within the guidelines of the constitution. We endeavour to focus on attracting local industry with the stall holder being the producer, however we try to keep a vibrant experience at the market ,and therefore at times exercise flexibility, to enhance the experience for our customers.

We welcome bonafide local fundraising stallholders, at no charge, to support their endeavours. All enquiries should be sent to info@ oxfordfarmersmarket.co.nz We know there are a lot of very talented folk in our community who beaver away at their professions, and we would welcome them to contact us with the possibility of them being our guests and to have a morning with us to showcase their talent.

Key Messages from Oxford and Surrounding Areas Health Services Development Group (OSHSDG)

Support and enjoy your local Market

Every Sunday 9am - 12pm

Main Street, Oxford

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The Oxford and Surrounding area Health Services Development Group (OSHSDG) provides oversight to health service improvement and sustainability initiatives in Oxford and its surrounding region.

The group has the mandate to review current service activities for the Oxford and surrounds population with the intention of identifying areas and recommending whereimprovements can be made in the appropriate use of resources, improved patient outcomes, and/or service levels.

KEY MESSAGES • Planning for the desktop HEALTH response for the Civil Defence exercise on 27 July is well underway.

• OSHSDG will use an internationally recognised tool to help the local health providers prepare for an emergency.

• The intended outcome of the exercise is that the local health service providers will practice how to work together in the event of a real disaster.

• Public communications about the wider exercise will be issued from Waimakariri District Council Civil Defence team in July.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

with Oxford Constable Mitch Alatalo

with Oxford Chief Fire Officer Trevor Ealam

Well winter is here which means icy roads, frosty windscreens.

Please take the time to de-ice those cars and take your time when travelling. Black ice is hard to see and it’s too late when you’re doing the loop the loop.

From a community perspective there have been reports of door knockers targeting the elderly, asking them to donate money. If in doubt ask for their credentials and if you are not satisfied you have the right to say “no”.

Of concern there have also been reports of suspicious people being disturbed entering properties. Keep an eye out and check on your neighbours, and not to sound like a broken record if you see anything out of the ordinary, notify Police. If we don’t know about it we can’t do anything to help.

Another issue that is starting to rear its ugly head again is tagging. There have been a number of tags reported over the last month and some of a disturbing derogatory nature. If you notice any tagging about the town please let police know so it can be dealt with promptly.Thank you for your time. Until next month, Be safe, Feel safe.

In May the Brigade was called six times. Four were to vegetation fires. Two of the fires were caused by re-ignition of previous rubbish fires fanned by strong nor-west winds. One call was to assist St John with the lifting of a patient and the other was to an explosion at a power substation.

This brings our total calls for the year to forty three.

This months message is

Make sure you turn your electric blanket off before you hop into bed. Also check them annually for any signs of wear.

OXFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE ANNUAL REPORT 2018

For the year ended 2018 the brigade was called fifty seven times , three calls less than the previous year.

Of the fifty seven calls we were asked to assist the Cust Fire Brigade four times, and the Rangiora Fire Brigade once.

Three calls were to private alarm activations, one to a vegetation fire and one to a structure fire. In our area we were asked to attend twelve vegetation fires, eleven motor vehicle accidents, ten private smoke alarm activations, seven to assist St John, four structure fires, three car fires, two chimney fires, two to investigate smoke in different areas and one animal rescue.

During the year the brigade accepted an application from Nalin Hewawasam to become a firefighter.

To become a firefighter he will first have to attend a two day first aid course and a seven day firefighter recruit course in Christchurch.

I’m sure he will achive this and become a valued member of our team. The brigade also accepted a transfer from Aaron Frederickson who has had previous experience in the Raetihi and the Palmerston Fire Brigades.

Brigade honour recipients for the year were; Pete McPherson nine year silver bar, Tom McGeoch eleven year silver bar, Johanus Hoedemakers twenty three year silver bar, Gavin Rowe thirty five year gold bar David Frampton thirty seven year gold bar.

Congratulations to all these recipients, a reward firefighters receive for their time and commitment.

The Neil Jones Trophy was awarded to Tony Graham.

This is a trophy that the management team award to the most conscientous and helpful member throughout the year.

Once again I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who employ our firefighters, as there are some disruptions to the businesses during working hours, when members are called toincidents, and the self employed as their business would cease for a period.

The businesses are; Frews Transport Ltd, Vehicle Testing New Zealand Ltd, Torlesse Travel Ltd, Oxford AG, Church Property Trustees, Road Metal Co Ltd. Womersley Industies Ltd, Hallmark Veneers, Department of Corrections, McPherson Farms, Flaxmill Builders, Oxford Fresh Choice, Ron Ealam Builders, Air New Zealand, Acme Plumbing and Drainage, Resource consent Services, Darcy and Co Builders, and Fonterra.

Also a big thanks to those who have helped the brigade in one way or another.

Lastly thanks to the members, their wives and partners for all their assistance and support over the past year.

Chief Fire Officer. Trevor

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Al - Mows starts giving you your life back.

Don’t know where to start or how to do it?

Gardens & Lawns doing their own thing - not your thing?

Property and / or House Maintenance falling behind?

No time for life on a lifestyle block?

CALL IN THE EXPERT No job too big or small - Regular maintenance or one off work.

Difficult trees a Speciality Full commercial Insurance Over 35 Years experience

Difficult trees a Specialty Full commercial Insurance Over 35 Years experience

Felling . Pruning . Topping . Shaping . Milling For free quotes and prompt service, call us today

Brian Clark 027 616 0192 lumberjackarboristservices@gmail.com

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0212 499 495 |

al@almows.co.nz

NEED A PLUMBER Call us now for fast friendly service Get your problems sorted out quick smart - on time!!

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WE OFFER:

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Nick McDonald Ph: 027 206 1149 or 3125 313

• Shelterbelt & Hedge Tree Trimming • Large Farms, Orchards, & Lifestyle Blocks • Locally Owned & Operated • Servicing North Canterbury • Full Insurance Cover • Comprehensive Health & Safety Systems • Power Line Clearance Operator

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T 03 312 1280 | M 021 898 380 E eliteplumbingchch@gmail.com

Graham & Kim Ph: 03 312 4788

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Your Solution to Blocked Gutters.

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Our Gutter vacuuming service will remove all debris, mud and water from your gutters, valleys and downpipes.

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It Sucks gutters clean using a powerful wet & dry vacuum system Please email,phone or Text Mike McCulloch for a free quote

Phone (03)310 7331 or 022 428 1582

e:canterburyguttercleaning@gmail.com | www.canterburyguttercleaning.co.nz

We Specialise in superior fencing craftmanship which adds long term value to your property investment.

Fencing in the greater Canterbury area.

Free Estimates • • • • • • • • •

Small & Large scale Fencing Sheep & Deer Fencing Sheep, Deer & Cattle Yards Dairy Conversions Horse Fencing Corrals, Yards & Arenas Post Driving Post & Rail Fences Entranceways

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Wooden Gates Lifestyle Blocks Sub - Divisions Boundary Fences Vineyards Chicken Runs Sheds Animal Runs

Steve is available to help with your Planning and Design

SUMMERFIELD FENCING LTD

PHONE: 03 312 4747 MOBILE : 027 312 4747

www.summerfieldfencing.co.nz summerfieldfencing@xtra.co.nz

Farm & Lifestyle Block Fencing Post & Rail - Postdriving - Stock Yards - Dairy Conversions

email: info@ruralfencing.co.nz www.ruralfencing.co.nz

Dave: 310 2320 / 021 101 5731

Driveways & Patios | Foundations & Slabs | Feedlot & Silage pads Agricultural effluent storage systems | New Homes & Rural Buildings Siteworks - Hole Boring - Shingle supplies | Compactor Hire

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engineering projects • Machinery Repairs • Welding • Lathe Work • Design Long-shape, dark background version • Crane Work • Hydraulic Hose Service

100’s of products plus a full range of Motor Oils & pipe fittings

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Call us on 03 312 4521

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Open Mon – Fri 7.00am til 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am til 1.00pm for hardware sales only

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82 High Street, Oxford Email: admin@womersleys.co.nz

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Shelley’s Glass and Glazing Got a Broken Glass window ?

Insurance work . Pet Doors . Mirrors . Retro fits Single / Double Glazing . Glass Showers . Fire Glass

Call your local Glazier Mark 03 312 3253 or 027 242 6368

35 years in the Glass Industry Operating in Oxford, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & surrounding areas

Advertising in the Oxford Observer Our Community Magazine

The next issue of the Oxford Observer will be delivered in early August 2019 The deadline for Advertising is Saturday 20th July.

Please contact us for any enquiries

T 0800 627 378 37

E advertise@oxfordobserver.co.nz

5,000 copies of the Oxford Observer are produced at the beginning of each month and deliverered to Oxford, Cust, Bennetts, Waddington, Sheffield, Springfield, West Eyreton, Eyrewell, Swannanoa, Fernside, Summerhill, Ashley Gorge, Okuku, Glentui, Lees Valley, Carleton, Horrellville, Springbank, View Hill.

Copies are available at the Oxford, Rangiora & Darfield Libraries, Emma’s at Oxford, Cust PO Boxes & Cafes throughout the district.

www.oxfordobserver.co.nz

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PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES CULTIVATION

Cultivation services provided with more than 10 cultivators including, ploughs, disc, levelling, tyne and roller style machines ranging in size from 3 - 6 metres.

BALING

Providing end to end services in baling of hay, straw and balage with tube and individual wrapping of all bale shapes including rounds, medium, 4x3 and quadrant square bales.

HARVESTING A full grain harvest service is provided from paddock to silo.

DRILLING

Drilling services for both direct and cultivated ground are carried out with 10 seed drills from tyne, triple disc, cultivation combination drills, broadcast seeders and precision seeders for maize and fodder beet. Seed drills raise in width from 3 - 6 metres with fertiliser application available.

SILAGE

Fine chop silage service from paddock to pit, including grass, direct cut cereal and maize.

TRANSPORT

Catering for our own trucking needs with silage, baling and grain harvest, rural flat deck and bulk transport.

& FARM MAINTENANCE

Other services provided are muck spreading, pivot rut filling, post driving, and tele handler with multi purpose grab.

FOR ANY ENQUIRIES CONTACT OPERATIONS MANAGER NIGEL KIRK 021 275 2432 SILAGE & DRILLING ADAM GREEN 027 374 6357

BUSINESS MANAGER TRANSPORT MANAGER

JAKE VARGO 021 466 713 AARON ROSS 021 766 384

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