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enchanting river garden Words by Shaz Davis - Photos by Tammy Pfahlert

The Observer was lucky to have a sneak preview of River Willow, Caroline and Ricky Hammond’s enchanting seven-year-old garden, which will be part of the Fernside Garden Tour later this month.

If you like bird song, a running river and a garden of winding pathways and thoughtful features, from archways and fish ponds to statues and swing seats, then you’ll fall in love with River Willow. It’s a delightful Aladdin’s Cave of garden experience, with something to discover at every turn.

Think secluded and almost secret garden alcoves, an outdoor bath, a palatial hen house, aptly named Le Manoir de Pullet, and even a treehouse and a flying fox to entertain a brood of 12 grandchildren.

There is Cleopatra’s Terrace adorned with white ribbon garlands, overlooking the river. Caroline was busy setting it up for a wedding photoshoot later in the week.

You will find Honey Bee Cove, Dead End Bridge and gumboot flowerpots on a tree – to name just a few features.

The magical transformation makes it hard to believe this was an overgrown mass of gorse and broom, when Caroline and Ricky bought the property seven years ago.

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The Hammond’s moved from Brooklands to their 10-acre Fernside property after the earthquakes.

After a year or two travelling in their caravan, the garden became Caroline’s passion and relaxation space. “I’m an active relaxer. I love it down here. There are birds singing all day. It’s my safe haven,” says Caroline, a successful Norwex consultant.

The two-to three-acre garden wasn’t planned or mapped out beforehand. “I get this idea or inspiration and say: I’m so going to do that. I create as I go,” says Caroline.

It started with Caroline’s She Shed, then the outdoor bath, and grew organically from there. “My husband built the hen house for me. He did a great job. The girls live like queens,” she says.

Rick, a diesel and marine mechanic, is also helping to adapt vegetable planter boxes with a bird netting frame.

Caroline says she got her passion for gardening from her parents.

“Both Mum and Dad were keen gardeners. Dad grew vegies and Mum had a very English garden with three fishponds,” she says.

Caroline gets her inspiration from Pinterest and visiting other gardens. Over lockdown, Caroline built the stone wall at Honey Bee Cove, using river stones. She will spend the next few weeks tidying up ahead of the garden tour.

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When there is no bridge over troubled water Words & photos by Shaz Davis

With warmer days on the horizon, when more people are likely to head out into the hills, the ability to read rivers and know when it is safe to cross - and how to cross - can make the difference between a successful outing, or a drama-filled trip, with the possibility of an unhappy ending. Shaz Davis goes on an OENZ River Crossing course to find out more.

Covid-19 and lockdown, followed by freezing winter temperatures, put my planned river crossing training with Outdoor Education New Zealand (OENZ) on hold from March to October. So when Sarah from OENZ called to say the weather was cold and wet at our planned river meet, despite being warm and sunny in Oxford, and offered the option to postpone… I rashly decided that rain and wet would be an even better training environment – and off I went.

It was raining and wet! We first learnt the basics of throw bag rescues – just in case… and then we wandered upriver a short way, with our packs, to assess the river and learn how to identify the best place to cross, when not to cross a river, and how to cross to safety.

Sarah said it is always important to question whether you need to cross a river and if it is safe to do so, especially if it looks deep or has a fast flow. If you can walk a kilometre or two to a bridge, it is obviously safer to so, unless the river is an ankle-deep trickle.

In situations where you have to get home for work the next day, or the hut is just 500m on the other side of the river, this is where people often make decisions to cross a river despite being concerned about the decision.

Safe crossing techniques, and knowing how to do a supported crossing with two or more people can help, but knowing when not to cross, or how to pick the safest place to cross, is also very important.

If the water is turbulent, fast-flowing and mud-silt-brown, or you can hear the boulders been rolled around on the riverbed, or see trees and logs being swept downriver, it is commonsense not to attempt a crossing.

The grey area between normal flows, and those times when rain and snowmelt make a river impassable, is where most people might be tempted to cross, when it is wiser and safer to wait for the water level to drop.

If your group has decided it is safe to cross, you should scout your river entry and exit points and plan to cross at roughly a 45-degree angle downstream, which saves effort trying to fight the river flow, especially if it is above knee level.

With chest straps unbuckled and shoulder strapped loosened, we practised solo crossings with, and without a pole, as well as supported crossings. The sun even came out for a short while, but it was still cold and wet. The ducklings didn’t seem to mind!

Then it was time to practice a pack swim before another squall of rain arrived.

After Sarah showed us what to do, we waded out into a fast-flowing section of the river, and simulated a fall back onto our backs.

With feet up and kicking, and arms scooping backwards, (more strongly to the side we wanted to go to), we all made it safely back to the bank.

Several of us were mad or masochistic enough to go back for a second pack swim in the freezing water, before shivering our way out of wet gear and heading to OENZ’s warm and dry training base for coffee and the final theory part to wrap up the day.

Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed the course – even in the wet and rain.

I think it gave me a better understanding of how my body would respond to a fall into frigid water ,and the need to get out of the water and into dry clothes as soon as possible.

I loved the opportunity to put a lot of theory-only reading about river crossings into practice, in a safe and controlled environment, with the opportunity to ask questions and get pro tips. I would encourage anyone who tramps regularly, to up-skill with a course like this.

A life of art

Words & photo by Shaz Davis

Shaz Davis chats to Philip Trusttum about his early life in Oxford, and his prolific art career Philip Trusttum, the acclaimed New Zealand expressionist artist, first discovered his love for art, right here in Oxford. He lived with his family in Weld Street in Oxford, from 1949 to 1954, opposite Dr Weld’s property.

“All the roads were shingle back then, and most people didn’t have a car. It took about an hour by bus to Christchurch,” says Philip, who has fond memories of his time in Oxford, filled with sports like cricket, soccer and horse riding.

He attended primary school in Oxford at a time when the school classes were graded from A-downwards. Philip fell into the A-group – but says he’s not sure how.

Philip began art classes with Miss Cederman when he was about 13 or 14. He would head to her house on Main Street on a Friday afternoon at 3.30, for a two-hour lesson, every week.

Philip initially worked in watercolour, copying paintings that Miss Cederman picked out for him. When Miss Cederman finally allowed him to use oils, his first task was a copy of Windsor Castle.

“She got me stuck into art as a serious business. We would always start a copy from the middle of the painting. It was all amateur back then, but Miss Cederman was very good. She’d say things like: That tree is too solid. You’ve got to let birds fly through it,” says Philip with a quip, that people always talk about talent, but not the hard work that goes into developing talent.

After a few years, Philip moved with his family to Hurunui, and then later to Rangiora and Ashley, before the young artist completed a Diploma in Fine Arts in 1965, at the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts.

Fast forward several decades and Philip, now 80, has shown his work in Sydney, Melbourne and New York, as well as in New Zealand’s main centres. He’s also one of only two New Zealand artists to be awarded the prestigious Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant.

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Philip has decided to call his paintings domestic instead of expressionistic. He feels expressionism isn’t right, because all art is a form of expression. He has selected domestic because he finds inspiration in everyday life.

A recent series of paintings was inspired by car logos on the back of vehicles, and another of people, inspired by paintings made on containers near his home.

Earlier in his career, Philip used to go down to a garage to draw cars every day. “Art is all about these incremental steps,” he says.

A typical day will see Philip in his shed, after breakfast and the newspaper, by 10 in the morning.

He will have a fresh canvas ready and arrive filled with ideas having mulled over his work overnight. “I’ll look at what I did the day before, particularly what I don’t like, and work on that for the next one,” he says.

Philip says age is slowing him down and he’s simplified his art. At a recent art function, he got talking to a young artist who looked at his work, and suggested Philip add more detail.

Philip just smiled and agreed.

“He got a bit frustrated with me because I was being passive, and then pointed to a painting further along, and said that’s what I’m talking about. I smiled and was able to reply: I painted that in 1968.

It was my best put down. I was in my 70s.

But I also remember as a young artist telling an accomplished artist: I love your paintings, but you could free up somewhat. He too just smiled and said I was probably right,” says Philip.

Philip Trusttam is a patron of the Arts in Oxford gallery.

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Oxford Volunteer Firefighters take on Sky Tower Stair Challenge Words by Emily Chapman - photos Bruce Chapman

Oxford Volunteer firefighters Nalin Hewawasam and Pete McPherson will be donning full firefighting kit, including breathing apparatus, and competing in the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge in Auckland, on the 21st of November.

The event is to raise funds and awareness for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC), and usually attracts competitors from all over the world. However, with travel restrictions due to Covid, it will be a much more local event this year.

Pete and Nalin have both been keen to compete before, but it has always been hard to get a spot, so they were thrilled to be able to get a spot this year.

They put their names down, as they were both keen to have both the fitness and mental challenge, but also are right behind the fundraising aspect of it.

Nalin says he has himself lost family members, so it is a personal challenge for him.

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Recognition for local Ashley Gorge project Words & photo by Shaz Davis

The photo below shows Ashley Gorge Track team with representatives from the Department of Conservation (DoC), who presented the volunteer group with the Canterbury Conservation Week 2020 Award, on the Loop track, on the 16th October 2020.

From left: Gavin Collis (Senior DoC Ranger – Visitor Heritage), Pat McNeill, Emma Warwick, Keegan Bremner, Dave Shelton, Bailey Baker, Kingsley Timpson (Operations Manager, DoC Rangiora), Robert Judson and John Burton (the official manager of the Ashley Gorge Track project who insists Dave Shelton shares any credit).

The Ashley Gorge Track and Biodiversity Group were presented with a Canterbury Conservation Week 2020 Award in October, in recognition of their significant contribution to conservation, in establishing two family-friendly walking tracks (the Loop and Waterfall tracks), the current development of the new Skyline and Forest Giants tracks, as well as their on-going pest control work.

They trap stoats, rats and possums to protect the native wildlife; especially birds.

The on-going project would not have happened without the help of more than 5,000 community volunteer hours, and support at various stages from the Oxford Area School, local businesses, DoC and the Waimakariri District Council.

In presenting the award, which was delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions, Kingsley Timpson our local Department of Conservation (DoC) Operations Manager, said that it was fantastic that the local community, and DoC were able to work together to create both a community asset, and establish a legacy for future generations to enjoy.

Since 2019 thee home-schooled teenagers, (Emma Warwick, Keegan Bremner, and Bailey Barker), have helped the management team (John Burton for tracks, and Dave Shelton for trapping and volunteer coordination), by heading out every Wednesday to clear traps, or establish the two additional tracks, which should be open in time for the start of summer in 2021.

Kingsley said that Emma’s blog tells a good story, not only about the work that goes into building the trails and encouraging people to get outdoors, but also adds an important conservation message.

He also thanked John for his leadership and enthusiasm, and expressed disappointment at not being able to celebrate this achievement as part of Conservation Week, which would have given the team’s consistent hard work more well-deserved recognition.

John said that the main purpose has always been about education and having the youth involved. ”It’s not just about the tracks.

The involvement of our community’s youth, as our future conservators, is very important for us,” he said.

Future plans for the trails include additional signage and apps, or QR codes to maximise the opportunities for people to learn more about the forest environment they see on the trail.”

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A fun day out for all the family Words by Emily Chapman

Because of Covid 19, many events across New Zealand have been cancelled, including the Oxford A&P Show, and the traditional Canterbury Show Day. However, the Oxford and Districts Lions have come up with an event for Show Day – Oxford’s Big Family Fun Day out.

Lion’s President Phil Bay says “We want to put a smile on kids’ faces, and get people out and about”. His focus as President has been working with as many other groups in the community as possible, and they have worked with the A&P Association and schools in the district to name a few, on this event.

At 10am the Oxford Area School Kapa Haka Group will welcome Mayor Dan Gordon. The day will be filled with demonstrations, animals, entertainment, and food and drink.

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Phil says that they are thrilled with the way the Oxford A&P Association has come on board and helped them.

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Oxford Fire Siren Reinstated Words by Dan Gordon - photo Bruce Chapman

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon organised a meeting on Friday with Fire and Emergency New Zealand Area Commander Dave Berry, Oxford Fire Brigade Chief Trevor Ealam and Deputy Brian Thompson, along with local Councillor Wendy Doody, to discuss Oxford’s fire siren.

It was a productive meeting, where the merits of the options including the use of pagers and other electronic measures and the siren remaining operational after 10.00pm, were discussed.

The strong views of the Oxford Community calling for the siren to be reinstated after 10.00pm, was evidenced with a petition of a significant number of signatures. It was also the wishes of the local Oxford Fire Brigade that the siren remain operational.

The decision reached on Friday was that Oxford’s fire siren will be reinstated to operate after 10.00pm.

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon welcomed the decision of Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

“I am appreciative that FENZ have listened to the Oxford Community and have agreed to reinstate the Oxford fire siren.”

“Also encouraging has been the strong demonstration of support by the community for the Oxford Volunteer Fire Brigade. We are fortunate to have a strong volunteer Fire Brigade in Oxford, keeping our community safe and protected. It is very positive to see such strong public support for the local Oxford Fire Brigade. Trevor and his team are extraordinary people, doing an extraordinary job for our community. I want to place on record my thanks for their dedication and service.”

“The same can be said for all our other volunteer brigades in Waimakariri District. Our District is tremendously grateful for their service.”

“We appreciate the support of FENZ given to all of our local Brigades. We also acknowledge the commitment of the new Fire Station for Kaiapoi, recent news of new fire tanker appliances for Oxford and Cust, and other operational support which greatly underlies the work of our local brigades.”

Hungry Buyers Ready to Move Now During October and November the property market is traditionally really busy. This year is no different.

Many people want to get into their new home before the Christmas holidays so they’re ready to start at a new job, or the kids at a new school, next year.

This year, the spring rush started early. Low interest rates and expat Kiwis returning from overseas seem to be factors driving high demand for properties – the number of buyers exceeds the number of properties I have for sale.

Do you need to sell?

I have hungry buyers ready to move now.

If you want to sell, I’d be delighted

to introduce you to these buyers as well as new ones that we will attract as part of your marketing plan to make sure you get the best price possible. If we start soon, both you and your buyers can be in new homes by Christmas.

If you haven’t decided whether or not to sell, or you’re waiting until early 2021, it’s never too early to start asking for obligation-free advice.

Give me a call. I can advise you on: • how much your home is likely to sell for; • the best marketing plan to create competition and achieve premium price;

Of course if you have any other questions about real estate, anytime, as your local real estate professional I’m here to help.

Please call me anytime.

• the steps in the process; • how to prepare your home for sale to increase its sale value.

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Business hubs come to Oxford Words and photos by Shaz Davis

When Oasis Beauty moved out of 4 Rata Street, just off Oxford’s Main Street, Stephanie Evans decided to create a business hub, leasing rooms to professionals operating in the business or healthcare space.

“Having sold my business in December last year, I realised there was a lack of professional office space to rent in Oxford. So, I am pleased to offer this facility to business owners and professionals who want an upmarket space to work from.

Keren Clayton moved her beauty salon, Lash Kandy, to the business hub in June and offers a range of treatments from eyelash extensions to spray tanning and waxing. Keren also runs courses teaching people how to provide eyelash extensions and works as an Artificial Insemination technician, which means she is about to be very busy for the next few weeks.

It was her work as an AI technician and the desire to help other women feel good about themselves that prompted Keren to start Lash Kandy. “We’re not your typical beauty salon that is open from 9 – 5. We operate by appointment, but plan to be available for a lot more services in the new year,” says Keren.

“I envisaged a hub of activity with various businesses sharing the space and sharing ideas while making a coffee in the kitchen! It's easy to feel cut off working from home, so the goal was to offer affordable space to help take your business visibility up to the next level,” says Stephanie.

Stephanie’s other goal is to encourage more businesses into Oxford, so we don't have to travel to Rangiora or Christchurch for appointments. “It's fantastic to have a podiatrist and a physiotherapist right here in town. Next on my hit list is to attract a dentist here.

Wouldn't that be great?” she says.

There are five rooms at the Rata Street business hub. Four of the rooms are currently leased but one has recently become available for $160+GST per week. It has a large storage room, robe and bathroom.

“The exciting news is that we have secured another building to create a High Street Business Hub. At this high visibility location, there will be four rooms available to let, plus a retail space at affordable prices ranging from $100-$200+GST per week.

These will be available from early November,” says Stephanie.

If you’re interested in a space in either business hub contact Stephanie on reception@canterburyclinic.nz or 021 070 9729.

Charlotte Palmer and her business Country Physio are new to the Rata Street business hub. Charlotte qualified in physiotherapy in 2016, and has worked at a sports-based clinic in town, as well as at the previous physiotherapy treatment rooms. She really enjoyed the people here and seeing the need, decided to open her own business in Oxford.

Rata Street business hub The Rata Street Business Hub is home to Lash Kandy, North Canterbury Podiatry, Back Office Systems and Country Physio.

“I think it is working out really well. There are so many small businesses who need one room and a shared waiting room area, especially in a small town where you might only need the room parttime,” says Erin Marsden from North Canterbury Podiatry.

Erin is a registered podiatrist from Western Australia with experience in both hospital and private settings. She just moved into Oxford township in the last few months, from nearby Burnt Hill.

“I took last year off podiatry to work at Darfield Bakery.

This year I started my own business North Canterbury Podiatry, primarily based in Rangiora at The Gables Arcade. I work in Oxford every Wednesday during school hours, and every alternate Saturday afternoon.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

I am ACC-registered, War Veterans Registered, and for eligible patients with diabetes I am Waitaha/Rural PHO registered and Pegasus High Risk Foot Project registered,” says Erin.

Back Office Systems is a boutique accounting firm, created when Gillian Krzanich left her position as an associate in a large Auckland Chartered Accountancy firm and struck out on her own. “We keep our client numbers low compared to other firms, but offer clients an intense support service, including management accounts and tax planning in line with their GST returns. We also extend that service to payroll and bookkeeping, including some for whom we manage all their creditors and payments. Being 100% cloud-based we can work from anywhere, which is why I was able to move to Oxford and still look after my clients, who themselves are based all over NZ. We are always happy to talk to business owners to see if we are a fit for your team,” says Gillian.

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Charlotte’s hours are Monday – Friday from 8.30am to 5pm.

She also offers deep tissue and sports massage, and plans to offer evening bookings if there is demand. When she’s not in her therapy room or working on her business you’ll find Charlotte walking, running, or involved in furniture or home restoration projects.

North Canterbury Podiatry – 022 172 6049 northcanterburypodiatry@outlook.com www.northcanterburypodiatry.co.nz

Back Office Systems – 0800 954 443 or (03) 312 1264 office@backofficesystems.co.nz www.bos.org.nz

Lash Kandy – 021 655 308

lashkandy@gmail.com www.facebook.com/lashkandynz

Country Physio – 020 4005 0011

charlotte@countryphysio.co.nz www.countryphysio.co.nz

The Oxford Community Trust Christmas Wonderland is running again this year, with an exciting new venue.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the set up and running of this event.

If you are interested you can call the Trust 03 312 3006 and put your name down, or email Julia at oxfordnzwonderland@gmail.com.

As part of our Christmas Wonderland the Oxford Community Trust is going to set up a children’s community gift tree.

If you would like to participate by donating a gift, please bring new unwrapped gifts to the Oxford Trust office by the 21st of December and our Elves will wrap these and distribute to the community. Your generosity will be much appreciated.

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Meeting Santa Wed 16th - Wed 23rd 7PM - 8PM Friday 18th 3PM -4PM Saturday 19th 3PM -4PM

Gold coin donation entry

All funds raised go back to the community via the work of the Oxford Community Trust nineteen

Principals Report

We are well and truly into the final term of the year.

Throughout the year we have been aligning our learning with what we have set out to achieve in our strategic plans. Kāhui Whetū - Grow together, Tātai Whetū - Learn together and Rau Whetū Shine together, has been our guiding vision throughout this year, and these are all on show in this final push to the end of the year.

We are looking forward to sharing our students’ success with our Prizegivings coming up Please note these days in your calendar - Year 11-13 Senior Prizegiving, 7.30 pm 11 November - Year 7-10 Prizegiving 1 pm 9th December - Year 1-6 Prizegiving 9.30 am 9th December Our popular lunchtime club programme has started back this term and offers our students a wide range of clubs to join, varying from art and craft, to sport, to technology and music. We could not run these programmes without a long list of volunteers, from our students and teachers, to members of the wider community who come in and share their skills with us.

In October we participated in ‘Pink Shirt day’ - "Speak up stand together and stop bullying". Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. Our School raised over $450.00 for the cause, which is a great effort.

Nga- mihi Mike Hart - Principal

Year 7&8 Ashley Gorge field trip

(by Mr Burtson)

Students enjoyed a day at the Ashley Gorge river and tracks, to finish off their water topic in Science.

In week 7 this term, the whole of Year 7&8 took off to the river for a day. Luckily the weather was kind and the water was not too cold, although there were quite a few leaky gumboots by the end of the day!

The aim of the river survey was to assess the health of the river, using a variety of measurements. Students collected lots of data including flow rates, depths, sediment size and turbidity (cloudiness).

They also carried out an invertebrate analysis, and identified as many of the species present as possible using a key.

When all the sampling was complete, the data was taken back to the classroom, to be entered onto the chart and analysed.

The result? All four classes found that the river is in good health at this location. There is an abundance of invertebrate life, and flow and algae levels are indicative of high water quality.

The second part of the day was a walk on the recently opened phase 2 of the Ashley Gorge track network, ending up at the waterfall.

Well done to all who made it to the falls, especially Mr Smith and Ms Faulkner who trekked up and back twice!

Thanks to all the parents who assisted on the day and the other OAS staff who helped to make it such a success.

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New Zealand Area Schools Leadership Camp The senior student leaders (Beka, Ella, Zoe, Flynn) were lucky enough to spend the second week of the school holidays in Wainui, attending the New Zealand Area Schools Leadership Camp.

The purpose of the camp was to learn about different leadership styles, while participating in outdoor activities designed to push us out of our comfort zones.

Some of these activities included Coasteering, High Ropes, Giant Swing, a 6:30 am wharf jump, and many different team-building activities. We were also lucky enough to spend a day at a local marae, being welcomed on with a traditional powhiri before learning about MÄ ori culture, and participating in traditional activities such as flax weaving, basic taiaha techniques, ki o rahi, and learning about ancient weapon crafting. The week ended with a formal dinner and dance which was a great opportunity to reminisce on the highlights of our trip with our groups and new friends.

The four of us were split into groups of around ten people from all over the country to complete activities for the week. This was a great opportunity to meet new people, and form friendships that will last a lifetime. In total, fifty one Year 12 and 13 students attended the camp, coming from as far north as Oruawharo (Northland), and as far south as Tuatapere (Southland).

All four of us grew as leaders over the five days we spent in Wainui, as we continued learning about different leadership styles and what qualities are important within a leader, while working with a team to complete these tasks and activities. We learnt about three different forms of leadership, (Personal, Peer, Group).

We also learnt about different types of leadership and when they are appropriate (Deligational, Directional, Coaching, Supporting). We all came home with new skills and knowledge that we will carry through the pathways we end up taking in life, and through different leadership experiences we end up in.

This camp was a highlight of our year and schooling for all of us, and we would recommend you attend if you are ever given the opportunity.

A huge thank you to Ms Varcoe and Mrs Don who gave up their time to be at camp with us, and supported us throughout our time in Wainui. Attending this trip would not have been possible without them.

The Formal photos - Andrea Kewish Photography

Our recent Senior formal held at the Oxford Town Hall was a great success. Congratulations to all that attended making it a memorable night

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‘Explore the Netherlands!’

Sunday 29 November at Woodend School The Waimakariri Migrants and Newcomers Group is excited about the next event in the ‘Explore!’ series.

These events are to help locals discover more about the diverse range of cultures that make up the district and showcase different countries through dance, music, culture and food.

Project leaders Hanna Mason and Ingrid Rammers from the Migrants and Newcomers Group say, “We want to share the diverse cultures and ethnicities we have in our district.

We hope that these events will help people have a better understanding of what it’s like to be a migrant and the value that diverse cultures add to our communities”.

The next country to be explored will be the Netherlands and the event is organised in partnership with Woodend School.

The Migrants and Newcomers Group will work together with the teachers and children in the Te Ngahere group to study the Netherlands.

Participants will be able to enjoy lots of interesting activities such as playing traditional Dutch games, having their face painted by Lolytwist, riding a bike with Pedalmania and buying something delicious at the fabulous Dutch Food Market.

There also will be a display of work from the Woodend students, they will meet with ‘Sinterklaas’ and much more!

Everyone is welcome to come along to this free event taking place on Sunday 29 November at Woodend School in School Road, Woodend, from 11am to 3pm.

To find out more about this and other cultural events please contact Denise Wiggins at the Waimakariri District Council: denise.wiggins@wmk.govt.nz or call 0800 965 468.

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Share your Vision for Greater Christchurch in 2050 We all have ideas and visions of the kind of community, district and region we want future generations to inherit.

There are tangible decisions which can be made in the coming years around infrastructure, transport, jobs, wellbeing and climate change, as well as input on development trends that will influence how our communities grow.

The Greater Christchurch Partnership is about working together and is a combination of Waimakariri District Council, Selwyn District Council, Christchurch City Council, Ngāi Tahu, Environment Canterbury, the Canterbury District Health Board and representatives of central government.

The Partnership has been around since 2007 and provided a strong foundation for the rapid and coordinated local response after the 2010/11 earthquakes. It is now turning its eyes very firmly to the future.

We want to make sure we are planning now to ensure that we are ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead. To do this we are commencing a project – Greater Christchurch 2050 – which, at its core, is about ensuring we have an aspirational vision and clear plan to build a strong future for our children and grandchildren.

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The starting point in this project is community engagement. We want to understand what our community values are, as we look to the future to inform the development of the Greater Christchurch 2050 vision and plan.

The Partnership would like to hear what your vision is on how the Greater Christchurch area should grow and ultimately look like in 2050. You can share your vision by visiting www. greaterchristchurch.org.nz and undertaking a short survey - before 8 November.

Your input to this survey will help influence each organisation’s future plans so that we are all working together to achieve a collective vision for Greater Christchurch.

It’s easy to have your say. Your views are important.

I welcome contact from anyone who needs assistance or has an issue that you may want to discuss. Email me at mayor@wmk.govt.nz or phone 021906437. I’m here to help.

Mayor - Dan Gordon

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New look for Oxfords’ Budget Boutique

Words and photos by Beka Hunt

unpacked to fill the new racks that line the main room. The beauty in that small area is the selflessness of all involved.

All funds raised are sent to the Oxford Community Trust,where they can be utilised for the community.

This bright new set up was also implicated with a hope to draw youth into the proverbial flame, as the need for clothing is universal. After all, everyone is welcome. The Budget Boutique is a valuable resource; not to be squandered.

If you are in need for a new book, a downy scarf or perhaps a good yarn, the crew at the Boutique are happy to oblige.

They are open Tuesday to Friday, 1-4pm.

For the amount of work and time they have sunk into their precious venture, I’d say we can spare some of ours.

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Hidden behind the Oxford Union Church is one of our best kept secrets; The Budget Boutique.

The Boutique was opened in 1991, and has remained the best place to grab some good quality second hand goods ever since.

It’s worthy of community recognition in itself, but something has changed.

Oxford’s Budget Boutique has undertaken a complete makeover.

No longer the familiar layout. The open space is completely transformed.

The Boutique relies entirely on volunteers. So many community members are willing that each only man the front once or twice a month.

To revamp the building, handymen (husbands) were roped in, and everyone else chipped in out of good spirit. It’s a common misconception that the Boutique is run by the Church. Instead, it is run by this brigade of good hearted people.

Chatting away, one volunteer mentioned with a smile on her face that she loved working there. She sees the Boutique as a real hub for anyone who just needs someone to talk to. No one is there to judge and they are always open to a good chat.

During the rework, Ray Charles drew up a plan and assisted in organising the new installments.

Not only is the new layout functional, it’s easy to navigate and leaves space for more saleable clothing to be displayed. The Boutique relies on the public to donate clothing, which is then stored for the next year. For example, most 2020 summer gear will be sold next year, once it has been collated. Boxes upon boxes were

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Claims, the continuing story…

(October) with Hank van Keulen A couple of editions ago, before we were again rudely interrupted by another Covid episode, I spoke about the importance of the claim.

Particularly where we’re reliant on money to keep the wolves from the door because we can’t work due to some form of disability. You’ll recall I described the claim as “where the rubber meets the road”.

This month I’d like to give you an example how things can happen very quickly, and, how such an event can impact our lives if we haven’t prepared, haven’t got insurance in place to assist with financial implications that inevitably occur….

Peter and Janine are clients. They have a young family and live here in Canterbury. Pete is a self-employed builder. He and Janine are both shareholders of their limited liability company. Pete does the building; Janine does all the paperwork. They are a typical example of a trade related small family business.

When I first met Pete and Janine I recommended they restructure their ACC levies to reduce the ACC to an agreed amount of cover, the lowest the law allows, and thereby make some significant savings on their levies in order to use that saving to put in place a private business disability policy. This is a classic example of what we do with ACC as I’ve detailed in earlier editions when I spoke about ACC and anomalies that go with it.

In December last year Pete was working on a conveyor belt at a local quarry when someone inadvertently turn the conveyor belt on. Pete’s left arm was caught in the belt and he sustained some horrific internal injuries. In fact, he was incredibly lucky he didn’t lose his arm altogether. They contacted me very quickly and we got the claims process started. However, it was December and as we all know with Christmas looming, things just take a little longer.

I was able to help with that process and push it along. Eventually, and probably in a timely manner for the time of year, Pete and Janine got their first payment from the insurance company. They also put in a claim for ACC which Pete was also entitled to. This eventually took three months before any ACC benefit was paid. Too long. But, that’s ACC! Pete is still on claim, unable to return to work due the damage on his arm. I keep regular contact with him just to see how he was doing.

He recently told me he’d just had further surgery to try and repair the damaged muscles and tendons. At this point his medical advisers are unsure whether he’ll ever be able to return to building. Pete has further insurance in place by way of a lump sum payment should he not be able to return to building, the job he is trained, skilled and experienced to do.

Pete said the insurance payments have been a “god send”. Once the claim had been processed then the monthly updates were very easy, and the money was in his bank account every month. Had they not had their insurance in place then, in Pete’s own words, they’d have been “stuffed!!” And, the length of time it took ACC, would also have been disastrous.

Pete’s currently reeducating himself in order to prepare for what may be inevitable. His insurance payments give him, not only the time to make that change, but also money needed to do that.

Pete and Janine were prepared for the worst. Pete told me that just prior to the accident, Janine had questioned the need for the insurance cover, citing that it was expensive, and did they really need it.

Pete had told Janine “lets just leave it for now…” Wise man!!

Are you prepared for the worst, or, just hoping for the best?

COUNCIL

UPDATE with Councillor Wendy Doody

November 2020 AF8 Roadshow (Alpine Fault Magnitude 8) at Oxford Town Hall 1st December 2020, 7pm North Canterbury residents have the chance to hear from leading earthquake scientists, when the award- winning AF8 Roadshow visits Oxford.

It was initially planned to tour the South Island earlier in March but due to Covid-19, this was cancelled and thanks to the staff for listening to me, they have managed to get this presentation to Oxford.

AF8 Programme Lead, Alice Lake-Hammond says “We live in a stunning part of the world, and while the thought of an AF8 earthquake is scary, if we didn’t have an Alpine Fault, we wouldn’t have the beautiful South Island landscape we know today."

Understanding our home and its vulnerabilities, raising awareness, and sharing knowledge are essential in building our collective preparedness for future events.

The Alpine Fault is one of Aotearoa’s most well-known natural hazards. Please keep this date free. The presentation is well worth seeing.

Oxford Township Recycling Audit held on Monday 19 October I am disappointed and ashamed with the report given to me on the Morning Audit, and bearing in mind this is only ½ of the township recycling audit to hand at present.

47 Contaminated Bins: 3 in Bay Road -10 in Church Street – 4 in Dohrmans Road,– 4 in High Street –23 in Main Street – 1 in Russell Street – 2 in Wilsons Road – 1 in Woodside Road.

38 bins – 19 had food - 21 soft plastics – 9 Tetra pak/carton/ takeaway cups.

Rubbish, Un-washed items, used tissues, cigarette ash and butts, dog poo, appliances, nylon rope, dirt, motor oil container, speakers, hot water bottle, waxy honey container, polystyrene, rigid plastic items, blender, hard plastic toys, rugby balls, Morteen dispenser, fly swats, ash throughout the bin, strapping, rubber, modems, cords, vacuum parts, coat hangers, broken crockery, cat pole, golf balls, crockery, plaster of parris, gardening pots, dirty nappies, dirty clothing and more...

Lids do not go into the bin due to the fact they get caught in the conveyor belt.

LET’S REMIND YOU: clean plastics (do not crush) 1 – 2 – 5 no lids, clean bottles (no lids), clean household aluminium cans (do not crush and no lids), newspaper loose not tied, flat cardboard.

Everything else goes into the rubbish, and if too large take it to the Recycling depot and pay the disposal fee.

The Oxford Centre is open on Friday and Sunday afternoons.

Thank you to the Households who got a note in their letter box congratulating you on your good recycling habits.

Regards Wendy

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Style

Second hand

with Kerri Booth

‘Perfection is the enemy of progress’ This is what caught my eye as I fell down the rabbit hole of researching one topic on the net, and ending up on a completely side tracked path down a completely different forest of topics, than what I really wanted to know in the first place!

Anyone else do that?

Winston Churchill quoted this, along with many other pearls of wisdom, but this one in particular jumped out at me.

How often are we crippled from starting things because we know that we aren’t going to make them perfect, and then we feel stupid for even trying in the first place.

A small child will draw a picture and enjoy what they have done, but as they grow and develop, they start to look at what they draw with a different perspective.

Evaluation happens, and we have an inner drive of wanting to be the best, so if we see something that we deem better, then we aren’t perfect.

If you don’t have perfect, whats the point of even doing?

This is the reel that plays over and over again in our heads.

Women always tell me, I’m not buying new clothes till I’ve lost weight or achieved a certain body image goal.

We have this idea that once we hit what is deemed as ‘perfect’ in our head ,then we will make the effort. The only problem that I have found with this, is that there is no perfect.

It’s like Prince Charming. IT DOES NOT EXIST. So if we wait or strive for something that doesn’t even exist then Winston is right. We will never move forward.

You don’t have to wait for the perfect time to have a complete wardrobe overhaul. Just start piece by piece.

Buy a scarf in your best colour, replace that top thats falling to bits, put some different earrings on in the morning, paint your nails.

Treat yourself to one item that makes you smile and feel good in.

This is progress, and is what moves you forward in presenting your best self.

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Being in this course has given me confidence to do other things.

I left school as soon as I turned 16, as I wasn’t really enjoying it.

I have found doing this course so much better for me as there is more one on one learning and it is more hands on. Instead of spending all of our time talking we just get on with our work and we are not stuck inside all day.

If I am struggling with work, or personally, there is always support from the tutors to help me.

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I like that it is more practical.

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Harrisons’ Gift to Oxford Bird Rescue Words and photo by Beka Hunt

It takes a certain amount of willpower to turn down free goodies, especially on your birthday.

Over the years, bedrooms fill up and landfills pay the price.

Yet Harrison Forgues has had the heart, and the resolve, to ask for his birthday gifts to be a donation towards the Oxford Bird Rescue, three years in a row.

It all began when the family moved and an overwhelming number of presents was received on his 6th birthday- the result of a new friend group merging into Harrisons initial one.

Imogen Forgues recalls that this was also the first party that a duplicate gift was received and had to be returned, (the lucky gifter was able to keep it).

The idea to donate money was then hatched, and Harrison settled on the Oxford Bird Rescue due to his love of aviansparticularly hawks and owls.

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Interestingly, this idea of a donation was inspired by a newspaper article on the topic.

Harrison has now recently turned 9 and has stuck to his tradition.

Parents were asked to give cash instead of toys, and the money was collected in a jar so the kids could see what they had raised.

Imogen told me that the gifting system was never made compulsory, yet worked as parents shouldn’t have to feel obligated to shop in a generic toy store at 8.45pm on a school night (paraphrasing slightly there).

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It’s also a novel idea that reduces clutter, and the amount of money that is sent to landfill in the form of plastic toys once they are worn and broken.

Harrison hands the money to the Bird Rescue each year, and is able to meet the very birds he is helping save.

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Oscar the Owl perches on his arm, a ball of fluff that is in need of eye surgery- surgery that costs birthday money, and a great deal more.

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Harrison was even able to meet a hawk once; the first time he had ever been so close to one- an experience that is now one of his favourites.

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Both mother and son agree that this tradition should be more widely adopted among our youth.

Of course, he still receives some presents as one cannot live without LEGO sets.

“I’m really proud of him and it definitely saves us a lot of space,” Imogen tells me.

Donating is something they both hope to continue, and an idea I personally wish I had thought of before I turned too old for lego.

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Contact us now if you have a property that you would like listed for sale on the new Canterbury Equestrian Property website and Facebook page.

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Our regions need strong representation to ensure our rural residents have access to the resources they need, including healthcare and reliable internet connectivity, good roads and transport solutions.

I’ve always backed our farming communities because their success has a knock-on effect on our local economies, providing economic benefits such as jobs and employment. In turn, they need to be supported with accessible services.

As a newly elected MP in 2014, I was determined to be a voice for Waimakariri and our region; to be accessible in order to effectively respond to our residents’ needs.

When new freshwater and climate-change proposals were announced last year, I was contacted by concerned rural residents and farmers who were worried about the timing and impacts on our rural communities of rushing these changes. I brought down National’s Agricultural Spokesperson to Oxford for a public meeting in the Oxford Town Hall so our rural residents could have their questions answered.

I’ve been privileged to have worked alongside you to gain a number of wins for our community, including making the morning commute easier for Oxford residents by bringing forward the third-laning of the Waimakariri Bridge, and I will continue working hard to build on these gains.

I am looking forward, as National’s Mental Health Spokesperson, and after campaigning for a cross-party approach to mental health in New Zealand, to launching the Zero Suicide Aotearoa cross-party report in Parliament and to debating it in Parliament. It is seldom a report gets to be debated in Parliament and this signifies how strongly I believe that a cross-party approach is the only way forward for New Zealanders and for our rural communities to break down the barriers to progress in responding to the growing demand for mental-health services.

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Group celebrates enhancements to rural health services A local group has celebrated the culmination of four years of ‘hard work’ to enhance health services in and around Oxford.

The Oxford and Surrounding Areas Health Service Development Group (OSHSDG) has worked to implement 10 recommendations (collectively known as a model of care) to improve the health and wellbeing of the community.

Opening the final meeting in August, Chair Mike Patton offered congratulations to the group: “Well done for your hard work, persistence and perseverance over the past four years,” he said.

Since its inception in 2016 the OSHSDG has reached a number of milestones including additional support for people’s wellbeing and mental health through initiatives run in schools and through general practice and establishing a locally-based 24/7 observation service so people who need observation can be monitored close to home, at Oxford Hospital.

Another milestone has been addressing the impact on the community of having to travel back and forth for appointments. The group worked with technology teams at Canterbury DHB to create an electronic ‘flag’ on peoples’ medical records if they live rurally.

This means that, where possible, rural people will be offered specialist appointments between 9.30am and 3.30pm, to accommodate travel time. It also means that if a patient is seeing more than one specialist, appointments will be made on the same day if possible, to avoid unnecessary travel.

The group has started a process to support people to have appointments with Christchurch-based specialists via telehealth (video call) from their homes, at Oxford Hospital or Oxford Health Centre.

These sorts of appointments, which are offered when it’s clinically appropriate, value people’s time and reduce the need for travel to Christchurch. For some people, this can mean not missing a day’s work because they’re able to have their appointment “on the job.”

Another sees local district nurses, home care providers, allied health services and general practice staff working collectively as a virtual team on a restorative care model to strengthen a person’s recovery following a change in their health needs.

Carol Horgan, group facilitator, said: “I'd like to salute the many people who have really engaged in the process to make the best of health services on behalf of the community.

Many of the recommendations are now being followed up by other parts of the health system, so I expect the Oxford and surrounding areas will see continuous small changes that will really make a difference.”

With the foundations laid, the group is now handing the reins over to two newly-established groups – the Oxford Health Provider Alliance and the Oxford Community Health Advisory Group that will work together to progress changes that will benefit the community, and make local health services more sustainable.

Pegasus Health is supporting these groups to formalise their roles and think about the value they can bring to the community, and how they can link back to the wider Canterbury health system.

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INTRODUCING O U R N E W A U T O M AT I C BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR ‘ANDY’ The Oxford Community Health Centre is excited to introduce our new Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor for patients; courtesy of the Oxford Lions.

It allows the patient to choose which arm to use, and sit comfortably, with correct posture during the blood pressure checking procedure.

Due to its ergonomic design the patient now doesn’t have to twist their body awkwardly, making this monitor especially convenient for pregnant woman, patients with back problems & patients in wheelchairs.

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Agape Dance Academy Beautiful ballet, Joyful Jazz & Contemporary and Tap Dance for 3yrs to Adult in Oxford.

Free first trial class email agapedanceacademy@gmail.com Facebook : Agape Dance Academy NZ ph. Miss Belinda 021 049 1315 Cake Decorating Fondant Modeling Club Learn the art of cake decorating - any experience welcome

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

Cust | Oxford St John Cadet Group and Ambulance Supporters Scheme Committee, ph: 3125839 or 3125538.

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

Community Centre.

Cust - West Eyreton Play Centre behind the Cust Community Centre, Mill Road, Cust Open Tues - Wed - Thurs Mornings Phone 03 312 5654 for more information 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 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.

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Line Dancing At Oxford Winter hours Monday 6-8.30 pm All Levels Contact Instructor Jenny Brookes 0274 452285 Darfield Line Dancing Winter hours Wednesday 6-8.30 pm All levels Contact Instructor Jenny Brookes 0274 452285 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 Early Class : 5:00pm – 6:00pm Late Class : 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 Community Gardens Meets every Thursday 10am beside the Men’s Shed, Pearson Park.

All welcome, ph: 312 1536.

Oxford Community Men’s Shed 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 RSA Any queries please contact Alan Douglas on 03 312 1327

Oxford & Districts Lions Club Inc. Meets Third Monday of each Month February-November 7pm at Oxford Club Meeting Room New members welcome to help promote the Oxford area Meet 4th Thursday of every month Enquiries to Secretary - 03 312 5351

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

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Oxford Play Centre “Whānua tupu ngātahi - families growing together” 102A Main Street, Oxford, phone 0278087284 Open Times Tuesday-Friday 9am-12pm.

Closed in the school holidays.

Follow us on Facebook @ Oxford Play Centre Oxford Dogs Walking Group Meets 9.30am Mondays at the big tree parking area beside the Service Centre.

Contact Lee Leonard on 312 1536.

Oxford Senior Citizens Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 1:30pm at the OWMC. PH Carol on 3123019 Oxford Squash Club Have Fun! Get Fit! For all ages, casual or competition. Club nights Wednesdays, 6pm, ph: Shelley 0279201738 Oxford Women’s Forum Meets on the first Thursday of every second month, March-Nov with meal and guest speakers, ph: Margaret on 03 312 4478.

Scottish Country Dancing Great exercise. No partners required.

Tuesdays, ph: Judi on 312 4291.

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.

Oxford Craft Market 1st Sunday of every month except January 10m - 2pm Oxford Town Hall Oxford Community Night Patrol Community-minded volunteers who patrol Oxford Township and surrounds on Friday and Saturday nights on rostered basis.

New members welcome.

Contact coordinator, Patrick Campbell 03-312 3522 Age Concern Canterbury Steady As You Go exercise class for over 65s Prevent falls by improving balance, leg strength and flexibility Thursdays 1000 – 1100 Oxford Town hall, 34 Main St Contact Bev Mason at Age Concern Ph 03 3660903

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Mitch Alatalo The sun is finally warming things up, (well on the odd occasion), and with that comes more people, and unfortunately for us, more work, and this is the case again this month. The holiday season is fast approaching, which means plenty of entertaining, and attending the varied and numerous community events. If you are going to drink be safe and sensible about it, and nominate a sober driver.

I must say I was very impressed with the turnout for Halloween. It put a smile on my face to see all of the families that came out to make it such a successful event. I really enjoyed being a part of the event and not in a police capacity. A big thanks goes out to everyone who came out and made this event such a success. It was just what the doctor ordered with the year that has been.

Small communities coming together and enjoying each other’s company is what it is all about. This is a great time of the year to get to know your neighbours, if you haven’t already. It is a great way to make new friends and to keep an eye out for each other. I know there will be a lot of people going away on holiday, so let your family, friends and neighbours know so they can keep an eye out on your property while you are away.

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It has been a busy month. We have had 31 jobs that we have responded to. Many of these we were able to transport to ED. Going into summer be aware of stings and bites. Treat with ice and call for help if there is significant swelling, particularly around the face and neck. Sun stroke and sun burn are also issues you need to be aware of. Also please never leave children unattended in parked cars over the summer months.

We would like to thank our fantastic community groups (Oxford Lions and Oxford farmers market) for your fantastic support.

Remember we are always looking for new volunteers to join our busy friendly team.

Please call the station on 033123516 and leave a message and someone will get back to you.

The Ambulance station is not manned 24 hours/day.

For medical emergencies or medical advice please call 111

There has already been an increase in suspicious behaviour in the community again. So if you see something that looks out of place let us know, 105 is a great easy quick way to let us know what we need to know, or jump on the internet and let us know. Either way we will get the information.

On that note be safe out there and hopefully the weather will play the game soon and settle down.

Thanks again for reading. Be safe. Feel safe.

Thanks to the generosity of all those who donated to the Oxford Farmers market plant sale, Wayne Allison , chair of the committee was able to hand over $3400 to be split between the local volunteer first responders for fire and ambulance.

The range of trees, shrubs and perennials gave our customers plenty to choose from.

Donations came from The Gorge nursery, Riverside in Rangiora, Querky style in Cust, Fernside Natives,and from as far away as Greenlink and Southernwoods near Rolleston.

Mitre 10 in Rangiora and NZULU, Oxford provided $250 worth of tokens for a raffle.

It was a real community response.

The market in Oxford is unique in this respect.

They run events for charities and give regular financial support to shows run by other local groups, like the A&P Show and Wearable Arts.

Christmas will see a children's craft event, making Christmas wreaths to raise funds for the Salvation army Christmas appeal.

It's a great little market with an amazing friendly atmosphere, modeled on the old style social gatherings for commerce and fun.

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September was a very busy month for the Brigade, with fifteen calls. Many of the calls were because of the adverse weather conditions Oxford experienced during the month. Two calls were to assist the Cust Brigade at private alarm activations which were false alarms. In our area six calls were to assist home owners with leaking roofs caused by a hail storm, four to vegetation fires in high winds, two chimney fires and one medical assist. This brings our total calls for the year to sixty six.

To our rural community, please check the weather forecast before lighting slash and rubbish fires.

Nor - west winds can cause problems very quickly.

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Fitness workout Mon 10am & Fri 11am Qigong Fri 9.30am New classes: Fitness Wed 4 Nov & 25 Nov 5.25pm Yoga Wed 4 Nov & 25 Nov 6.30pm Jaycee Hall, Oxford call/text Gabrielle 027 225 1646

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THE BUSINESS OPERATION OF WOMERSLEY INDUSTRIES AND HIGH STREET HARDWARE HAS BEEN SOLD TO A NEW COMPANY FORMED BY HAYDEN MARSH AND GERRY TEAGE CHANGE OVER IS THE 3RD NOVEMBER ANDY WOMERSLEY WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE PAST AND PRESENT CLIENTS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND CUSTOM OVER THE YEARS AND TRUST YOU WILL SUPPORT AND RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT SERVICE FROM THE NEW OWNERS. ANDY

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and wallets, possum/merino NZ gifts, jewellery, art and homewares.

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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.

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Urgently needed to buy, a wee cottage on 2-5 acres, with trees, in the greater Oxford area. Preferred, but not essential, views of the Mountains and a water source.

Please phone/txt Helen 027 408 0336 FOR SALE * 20 foot Container: wind & water tight,in very clean & tidy condition. $2,750 ono. * Simpco Portable Vice & Workcentre (with manual) $20 ono.

Contact 312-1553 or 027 204 8047 Two year old Murray Grey bull for sale.

He has done a good job with our tiny herd and now needs pastures new!

Can be viewed at Glenroy, near Darfield.

Please phone Cathy on 021 027 41969

BUSINESS SPACE TO LET A room has become available at the Rata Street Business Hub for a business looking to secure office or professional space.

Freshly painted and lit with banks of LED downlights. Large windows allow lots of natural lighting.

Would suit office-based business, health professional, beauty therapist or nail technician looking for upscale premises.

Affordable rent covers unlimited ultra-fast broadband, signage, carparking, client waiting area, shared kitchen and lunch area with tea & coffee supplies, shared meeting/ conference area, disabled access, security alarm, lockable room and weekly clean.

Contact Steph on 021-0709729 or reception@canterburyclinic.nz for more information.

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✔ Nursery for 6 months onwards ✔ Interactive area for 2-3 year olds ✔ School readiness classroom for 4-6 year olds ✔ Great teacher/child ratios with passionate staff ✔ Community focused team supporting our families/whanau for over 30 years

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Oxford Butchery

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Retail Quality Meat & Smallgoods Award Winning Old Fashioned Dry-cured Bacon & Ham. From Paddock to Freezer - we can homekill & process your stock ready for the freezer.

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Variety of music, 2 left feet ok,

Sacred Heart Church, Oxford

ENQUIRIES: Waimakariri Parish Ph: 03 313 6285

REGULAR SUNDAY MASS: 8.30am EVENING MASS Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm

Small Prayer & Reflection Groups Held every 2nd Monday at 7.30pm Oxford Church Centre

ALL WELCOME | Call Josie 022 089 8331

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Suitable for Men & Women, old & young.

Sharing Christ in our Fellowship and Community

Please contact Jenny

UNION (METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN) PARISH SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 2020

0274 452 285

ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAYS AT 9.30AM , IN THE OXFORD UNION CHURCH, 85 MAIN ST.

Sun 1st November - Communion Service 8th November - Service

$10 Per Person 4 Per Team Nibbles Provided Spot Prizes During The Evening

Marlene on 021 106 4214 or Sue on 021 103 9839

LINE DANCING

Please ring to book your spot.

Oxford Working Mens Club Registrations 6pm Starts 6.30pm

You can enter on the night or to book a table text either

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