The Oxford Observer July 2018

the Oxford Observer JULY 2018 Issue 78

the Oxford & North Canterbury Newspaper

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Published and delivered at the beginning of each month to Oxford, Cust, Bennetts, Waddington, Sheffield, West Eyreton, Eyrewell, Swannanoa, Fernside, Summerhill, Ashley Gorge, Okuku, Glentui, Lees Valley, Carleton, Horrellville, Springbank, View Hill.

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Winter Festival Lights up Oxford By Emily Chapman Oxford’s dreary winter nights got a bit brighter for the week of 16th - 24th June.

Oxford’s Winter Lights Festival was started by Lorna Price, who wanted to bring a bit of Northern Hemisphere Christmas to the South. She realised that to see Christmas Lights in December, people have to wait until late in the evening to see them, and this means lots of younger children miss out.

She thought it would be great to take advantage of the darker evenings in the winter to enjoy the lights.

She says “From one casual question on Facebook 8 weeks ago, asking the hypothetical question of who would be interested in Oxford having an annual Oxford’s Winter Lights Festival here we are!” More than 35 businesses and individuals lit up their premises.Friday night’s big event saw many people enjoying late night shopping and dining, street entertainment, a craft market, live music, children’s activities, and a Christmas Pudding Tasting.

The Oxford Museum was open late and saw many people coming through the doors. Some locals visited for the first time. Lorna Price says “All evening there were families coming and going, and everyone was beaming and happy, and I couldn’t help but think, this is every thing we’d hoped for in a family event.”The festivities ended with a Mid-Winter Christmas Farmer’s Market. At this market the winners of the best lit home and business were announced. The Supreme Winner by popular vote was Marmalade. Best lit businesses awards were 1st Oxford Pharmacy, 2nd Oxford Butchery and 3rd equal Oxford Workingmen’s Club and Oxford Fire Brigade. Best lit homes awards went to - 1st Mr and Mrs Heap, 2nd Mr and Mrs Nevin and 3rd along with Best Lit Children’s Display was the Kelsey-Ross Family. Mr and Mrs Anderson took out the Best Lit Garden and best Christmas Pudding was won by Liz Anderson.

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July 2018 Welcome to the July Issue of the Oxford Observer.

With very few hours of sunshine over the last month, it has been lovely to have the Winter Lights Festival to brighten this dreary time.

We are sure you have all enjoyed seeing all the businesses and houses that are lit up, and all of the activities that took place. It is great to see a community come together to organise such a fun event.

Congratulations to Danielle Hadfield, the winner of the June Emma’s at Oxford book voucher.

Big thanks to Emma for sponsoring our Book Reviews.

There will be a voucher to win every month so don’t forget to email us at competitions@oxfordobserver.co.nz for your chance to win.

Thank you to all of you who have sent through photos of different events in the community. We love being able to share what is going on out there.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us on news@oxfordobserver.co.nz, with any stories you would like us to consider.

We hope you are all keeping warm!

Bruce and Emily Chapman

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Book reviews | July Girl with Dove: A Life Built on Books - Sally Bayley Sally Bayley has written a most unusual memoir. After her baby brother disappears from his pram which has been placed in the garden, her mother goes to bed for ‘a very long time’. Growing up in a ramshackle house, with a constant stream of visitors and religious hippies ‘looking for God’ Bayley retreats into a world of books which help her to cope with her chaotic life. This is not in the form of a traditional memoir, but is an interesting look back at a traumatic childhood.

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This Mortal Boy - Fiona Kidman This is the story of Albert Black who at 20 years old was the second to last person to be executed in New Zealand.

He was known as the ‘juke box killer’ after killing a man in a milk bar. The book recreates the events, and looks at whether his subsequent execution was justified, or a reaction to the political and social climate of the times. It is a fascinating look at an event in New Zealand history and people’s reaction to it.

People Like us - Dana Mele (Review by Gina Field) Kay Donovan is a star student at her school, Bates Academy, with some traumatic experiences to share.

It doesn’t get any better when a fellow student’s body is found in the lake. Kay doesn’t want any trouble, but when a coded computer message, supposedly from the dead girl grabs her attention, she just can’t help taking the chance. Dana Mele’s first novel is a gripping thriller, which will have you on the edge of your seat from the first page.

Book Reviews sponsored by Emma’s At Oxford

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comes to Oxford Ray White Next Step Realty is proud to be opening in Oxford, with Annie Smith.

Annie has a focus and passion for the industry, that is shared by Next Steps’ two Directors, Adam Rogers and Jeff Poulter, who each have over 20 years experience in Real Estate. Ray White Next Step Realty currently has 3 other Ray White branches in Canterbury, as well as an active Property Management arm. When looking for growth opportunities, our number one consideration is whether the people involved are a good fit for our culture, which is something we cherish.

But, first and foremost we are a sales business. The best advertisement we have is a happy client, and we are lucky to have hundreds of these each year. Annie Smith is perfect for us, as she is 110% client focused. “Putting it simply, she is a lovely lady who knows how to manage a sale to achieve a SOLD sign.

We are thrilled to have her as part of our family” says Jeff Poulter.

After 15 years experience in Real Estate, joining the Ray White Family was an easy decison for Annie, as she says they are a family of really great people. They are not there just to make a quick dollar.

They are there to last in the market place.

They want to be part of, and invest in the community. One of the benefits of working with Ray White is their large network of agents, and superior marketing and tools to get the best outcome for clients. People can be unsure about what their property is worth, and Annie wants to make what can be a stressful time, simple, for both Vendor and Purchaser. She sees the Oxford Office as a community resource, and plans to be here for a long time.

“I believe small communities deserve to have services on hand. Someone to turn up, be present and be passionate about their job. They deserve someone to stand in their corner” says Annie.

She believes that when businesses thrive, so do communities, and people get what they need.

Outside the Main Street office, there is a dog bowl and treats for dog lovers in the town.

Sharing the office is Lorinda Harrington who is a Mortgage Broker and these business complement each other well.

Our family is growing.

Annie Smith joins Ray White.

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Plastic Straw Free Rangiora By Cathy Dee After seeing a heartbreaking video on social media, of a turtle having to endure a plastic straw being surgically removed from his nostril, Elisa Leach felt she had to do something.

After a few enquiries to source alternatives, ‘Plastic Straw Free Rangiora’ was launched.

Some businesses were quick to jump on board.

Monteith’s was the first to convert, first by giving straws if requested, and now totally plastic straw free, with the introduction of paper straws. These are nothing like the flimsy, soggy numbers many of us grew up with. So far, twelve cafes and bars in North Canterbury, including McDonalds in Rangiora, have embraced the movement, with New World even stocking metal straws.

Businesses who join up receive a certificate declaring their commitment to being plastic straw free. Ranger Leary and Campbell Richardson, along with their team from North Loburn School, took out the Sustainable Future Award at the Outlook for Someday Film Awards, earlier in the year,

with their film about Plastic Straw Free Rangiora.

F.O.D. Café, along with Reality Bites, sell re-usable metal straw kits complete with a straw cleaning brush.

The straws end up in oceans, and are now among the top 10 waste items to be washed up on beaches. Fortunately due to a global awareness program, the tide is turning and many cities are now introducing measures to rid themselves of plastic straws, along with some big businesses such as McDonald’s trialling a ‘straws on request’ policy.

Here in New Zealand, two McDonald’s, Rangiora and Taupo, are leading that charge.

So what is the alternative to plastic?

Straws are available in glass, metal or paper.

Email Elisa at 4elisaleach@gmail.com for details if you are keen to join the Plastic Straw Free Movement.

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Ashley Gorge Track Developments

By Jacky Kirk Planning is already underway for stage two of the very popular Ashley Gorge Track.

This second stage involves extending the track and carrying out an intensive pest control programme. Dave Shelton, one of a committed group of local residents involved in the project, is keen to increase the numbers of native species of wildlife to be found along the track. For native wildlife to thrive, predators must be controlled. Dave points out that every rat and stoat can kill one native bird a day, and possums are prolific consumers of eggs laid by ground-nesting birds. The population of native birds lost during the lifespan of a predator can never recover, which is why pest control is necessary. Dave explains that 30 traps are already in place, and that the Department of Conservation has provided funding for additional traps during the second development stage of the track. In addition to trapping, Dave believes that education is an important part of conservation. Keen to answer questions from walkers he encounters on the track, Dave says that there is an increasing interest in protecting native wildlife. A recent trapping workshop attracted 48

people, and Dave is delighted that local schools are keen to involve children in conservation by visiting the track to take part in science projects, and bird counting exercises. Pest control, however, is not a quick fix solution, and Dave estimates that it will take between 2 and 3 years before significant results will be seen. Although committed to supporting the Ashley as a long-term project, Dave jokingly says he is becoming ‘too long in the tooth’, and is keen to hear from volunteers who wish to put their spare time to good use. To support stage two of the Ashley Gorge Track by getting involved in building and laying traps and extending the walking track, please email Dave at izjanz@outlook. co.nzThe Ashley Gorge Track is accessible from the car park at the Ashley Gorge Reserve, 697 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford.Please remember, when visiting any track, to take only photographs and leave only footprints.

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The Lifestyler - Revolting Moulting Words & Photos by Cathy Dee For those of you new to chickens, who went into shock at the sight of their loved ones dropping their feathers to reveal bald bits that can not be unseen, do not panic, this is all part of normality on ‘Planet Chicken’.

In fact rumour has it, that the chickens who moult the fastest, (read, ‘look the most disreputable’) are in fact the best egg producers. As they lose their feathers in stages, they manage to look like drunken street brawlers for much of their moult, only recovering their former splendour once all that fluffy finery has grown back.

Fortunately, the new plumage grows in quite quickly and it is fascinating to observe when they emerge as tiny quills which bloom into feathery coral like flowers as the days go by.

The girls usually stop laying during the moult

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because feathers are 85% protein. Growing in the new ones will mean that all that protein previously used in the manufacture of eggs, is directed into the beautiful new set of feathers. This is why feeding high quality, high protein chicken fuel is a must during this time. It can be in the form of specially formulated layer pellets, to which you can also add some pure meat dog roll, meal worms, black sunflower seeds or even cat biscuits which are rich in amino acids.

Adding some apple cider vinegar to their water can also be helpful. Rest assured, once the moult is finished, and the new feathers have grown back, your hens will be looking and feeling like new birds and egg laying will shortly resume.

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QUIZ NIGHT Do you have a mind full of trivia - or random facts? Wednesday 18th July, Oxford Town Hall, 7pm-8.30pm,Thursday 19th July, Kaiapoi Library, 7pm-8.30pm Friday 20th July, Rangiora Library, 7pm-8.30pm Book at any Waimakariri Library or by phoning 03 311 8901. Entry is free.

MYSTERY TRAIL Come along and solve the mystery to go in the draw to win some prizes!

Available at Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Oxford Libraries throughout KidsFest. Monday 9 July-Saturday 21 July, daily from 9am - 5pm at Kaiapoi, Rangiora & Oxford Libraries.Free entry. All ages.

WORLD CRAFT NIGHT A night of crafts from all around the world, to inspire, create and connect! Travel the world in this fun international craft night. Learn how to create new crafts, be inspired by other cultures, and take your creations home with you. Wednesday 11th July, Oxford Library, 7pm-8.30pmThursday 12th July, Kaiapoi Library, 7pm-8.30pmFriday 13th July, Rangiora Library, 7pm-8.30pm. Book at any Waimakariri Library or by phoning 03 311 8901.

Entry is free. Numbers limited.

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OxfordCommunity Trust Update

with Manager

Jo Ealam

It is hard to believe we are half way through the year already.

We are hoping for some more sunny days over the next month or so as it has been pretty dreary!

We have been updating our office to give it a fresh new look. It is all looking very welcoming.

Please feel free to pop in and say hello if you are passing.

In addition to the services the Trust provides, we have others who provide services from our offices including counselling, Youth Work, Waimak Law and Brief Intervention Counselling.

Last year Children’s Teams were launched in North Canterbury. These teams are under Oranga Tamariki (formerly CYFS) and they bring together practitioners and professionals to come up with a plan and work together for children who are at risk.

Oxford Community Trust has four Lead Professionals, Jo Ealam, Julia Graham, Emily Chapman & Ian Thurlow.

“bringing the community together...”

WAIMAK KIDS OSCAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME JULY 9th - 13th JULY 16th - 20th 8:30am - 3:00pm $28 per day book at the Oxford Community Trust

SHOPPERS BUS JULY 17th Rangiora ($7) Christchurch ($10) Book at the Trust

VOLUNTEERS WANTED U-DRIVE youth driving programme Mentors wanted

Suicide Prevention remains a strong focus and we are working to bring in professionals to upskill those working in the Community around suicide prevention. A breakfast was held on June 22 where David Cairns, Suicide Prevention Coordinator spoke about The AEIOU of Suicide Prevention.

This is a helpful tool if you are worried about someone you know being at risk of suicide or if you are thinking of suicide yourself.

Ask - Tell them you are worried and ask if they are thinking about suicide.

Ensure their immediate safety.

Identify perceived insoluble problems.

Offer hope and help to address the problems and to identify and connect with appropriate services.

Use professionals.

The Oxford Community Trust could not operate without all the tireless work of our many volunteers. We have volunteers who work in the office, medical drivers, mini van drivers, holiday programme and youth helpers, U-Drive mentors.

We are so grateful to each and every one of you for the work you do to help the Community.

Jo Ealam Manager - Oxford Community Trust

Friday 13th July 5:30pm till Late (meal served at 6:30pm)

Please dress up in your traditional clothes (if you wish to) and bring a plate of food from your homeland to share.

RSVP by Monday July 9th Oxford Community Trust 03-3123006

FUN FREE FAMILY EVENT

For more information contact Julia on 312 3006 MINI VAN DRIVER(S) For transporting Youth to Cust and Home Daily For more information contact Jo on 312 3006

BOOK SALE August 4th & 5th at the Jaycee Rooms.

If you have any books you would like to donate, please drop them off to the Oxford Community Trust offices at 37 Main Street, Oxford.

Thank-you to the BUDGET BOUTIQUE for their continued support of Families in Oxford

Thank you to our Fab Four

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• NZ Lottery Grant Board • The Rata Foundation • Community Organisation Grant Scheme • Waimakariri District Council

Oxford Community Trust

is responsive to the physical, social, emotional,and financial needs of individuals, families and groups of people within the community of Oxford and Districts.

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Donation to Plunket Oxford Early Learning Centre recently held a ‘blue day’ to raise funds for books to donate to Oxford Plunket.

They were able to donate over 20 books for different ages and abilities. Centre Supervisor Pauline White and the children came down to the Plunket Rooms and presented the books to Plunket Nurse Clare, and then had a trip to the park on the way back to preschool.Oxford Plunket were very grateful for this donation by the Centre who do a lot in the Community and are always keen to help out where they can.

Oxford Community Health Centre

Coffee & Chat Mornings 1st Wednesday of every month (during the School term) 9:00am till 11:00am

Kylie on 021 766 765 Like us on Facebook to keep up to date on what’s happening at the Oxford Plunket Rooms

Keeping Healthy

Unfortunately there are no instant cures for viral colds and flu but some of the following suggestions may make you feel more comfortable.

REST A warm comfortable environment will help your immune system fight off the viruses that cause colds and flu. Take a day or two off work or school.

FLUIDS

Drink plenty of fluids (eg. water, diluted fruit juice) to prevent the membranes in your nose and throat drying out and to replace fluids lost from your body.

REGULAR PARACETAMOL OR IBUPROFEN BASED PRODUCTS

Fresh, real milk direct to you at the farm dispenser

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STATIONHOUSE CAFE “Dining with a view” Lunch, brunch, morning or afternoon tea

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• 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”

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Take every 4 to 6 hours for up to 3 days or as directed to reduce fever and relieve aches and pains. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the most appropriate medicine and dose. Children should not be given aspirin based products.

STEAM INHALATIONS

Breathing in steam during a hot shower can help you clear mucus from blocked sinuses, relieve nasal congestion and chest tightness.

Alternatively, you can breathe in steam by placing your head under a towel over a bowl of hot (but not boiling) water to help relieve a sore throat.

A DECONGESTANT

These may help “dry” a runny nose or relieve blocked sinuses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about an appropriate decongestant. Do not use for more than 5 days.

LOZENGES AND GARGLES

Throat lozenges and gargling warm salted water may help to relieve a sore throat.

ANTIBIOTICS

Antibiotics are powerful medicines that are effective against a wide range of bacteria that can cause serious infections. However, antibiotics are not always the best medicine. Antibiotics cannot fight viral infections, and may even cause harm.

They are only used for bacterial infections.

Oxford Community Health Centre

“Primary Health for the Community” Under the Governance of the Oxford Health Charitable Trust

Phone (03) 312 4195 24hr Medical Service

telephone operates 24 hours / 7 days per week

39 Park Avenue Oxford

extended hours Monday & Tuesday from 7:30am - 7:00pm and Wednesday | Thursday & Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm

www.oxfordhealth.nz

Hauora tuatahi mo te iwi whanua

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Second hand Style

Oxford Bowen Therapist travelling to Uganda

Lets talk about the best place to shop for you and the cheapest……your own wardrobe!

This time of the year can be so hard to be inspired on what to wear. If you hate shopping at the best of times then it can be even worse trying to shop in a grey old winter. But listen up! I am here to help.

The first place we need to shop is our own wardrobe. Its amazing what you can create from this place. Did I just hear you say ‘yeah right, you haven’t seen my wardrobe!’ Never fear the Polkadotcom Fairy is here! There is nothing more frustrating than having a closet full of clothing but nothing works with anything you have. Some of the tips I have learnt that work for my own wardrobe are: #1 Have items in order. It doesn’t help hunting for your black pants amongst scarves, tops and other random items. It just makes the whole ‘getting dressed’ thing ten times worse. Hunting around for items seems to create an even bigger mess than what you start with, and eats into precious time in the mornings.#2 If it doesn’t fit, then take it out of the wardrobe. You have no idea what this does to your mental head space. If you have ideas that one day you would still like to fit it, then fold it up and store it someplace other than your wardrobe. No one needs to open their wardrobe to see clothes hanging on the rail and shouting “Look you still can’t fit me!!” Not the best way to start the day.#3 Only have seasonal items in there. A summer dress isn’t going to cut the mustard in the middle of the Winter. Change of season is a perfect time to review items you have for the upcoming season and to ditch anything that has seen better days.If you feel that you are stuck in a rut with your wardrobe then I strongly recommend a Wardrobe Consultation from Polkadotcom. Having someone who is trained in helping your wardrobe be a space that strongly reflects you, will be one of the best investments you can make.

For more information contact Polkadotcom.

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Oxford resident Johanna Lettink is fulfilling a long held dream when she goes to Amina House Christian Mission in Pallisa, Uganda for the month of August to do volunteer work as a Bowen Therapist.

By Kerri Booth

By Emily Chapman

Bowen Therapy is a gentle form of body work that activates the body’s own healing mechanism. Johanna has been a practitioner for 20 years and is excited to be able to provide this service to people who struggle to be able to afford basic necessities, and would not be able to afford any kind of treatment. Amina House Christian Mission is the home of Trish Spedding, a missionary from Australia, who started the mission in the latter half of 2015, to cater for children who have no hope for the future. It is currently home to 9 Ugandan children and 3 other staff members who live there with the children.These children are from various difficult backgrounds, but now are thriving and happy. They also take children and adults from the villages to hospital for lifesaving operations and pay for all their needs, including tests, xrays and scans, prescriptions,therapy and anything else that might be needed. They have a water purification programme, a sustainable

gardening programme, and a class where theology is taught. They also advocate for children and women. All services provided by Amina House are free so they rely on donations.

If you would like more information, if you would like to donate, or if you have any reading or prescription glasses you could spare, please email Johanna on johanna.lettink@xtra.co.nz.

OXFORD CLUB

160 High Street Oxford | Phone 312 4411 | www.oxfordclub.co.nz Members, Guests and Affiliates welcome

WHAT’S ON AT THE CLUB RAFFLES - every Wed, Fri & Sat from 6pm.

HAPPY HOUR - every Wed & Sat. MEMBER’S DRAW - every Mon & Wed. MONEY OR THE BAG - Every Sat at 7pm.

SUPER RUGBY LIVE - Fri & Sat nights.

“LIVE” Bubblemen - Sat 7th July 7:30pm OVER 60’s AFTERNOON - Wed 25th July Check out our EVENTS CALENDAR on our website to keep up to date

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The Mehrtens Room

By The Oxford Museum

The Mehrtens Room is the latest addition to Oxford Museum, and marks the contribution made to the district by the family over the last 160 years.

Mr Ray Mehrtens, former president, had a vision of a wing telling the forestry, farming and railway history of Oxford.

With the support of the committee, the dream was realised.

Recent visitors to the museum included three of his great-grandchildren, seventh generation members of the Mehrtens family in New Zealand. His great-grandfather, Claus, emigrated from Germany in 1858 on the “Zealandia” and was granted an eight hectare block of land bounded by High St, Queen St and Wilsons Rd, which he farmed until his death in the early 1900s.

A road foreman, he formed footpaths in the town from 1874, at a cost of 11 shillings ($1.10) a day for horse and cart and eight shillings (80c) a day for himself. Claus employed migrant workers for five shillings (50c) a day.

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2171 Clintons Road www.theoaksofdarfield.co.nz QIGONG & Yoga/Qigong Fitness classes Grow longer & stronger Qigong starts Friday 13th July at 9:30am Yoga/Qigong fitness work-out Fridays 11am-12pm Oxford Town Hall - Booking is essential call / text Gabrielle 027 225 1646 info@taomotion.co.nz www.taomotion.co.nz

BOWEN THERAPY Gentle bodywork for any age and any condition. Nutritional tonics and stress management can be used to aid the healing process. Ring your professional practitioner, Johanna Lettink on 312 1316.

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 Zealandmade 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.

FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL Burgers, Fries, and Beer $20. Lots of choices. Dine in or takeaway. Breakfast and lunch available Tuesday to Sunday at Route 72, Cust. Ph: 312 5595 or visit: www.route72.co.nz.

AGAPE DANCE ACADEMY Beautiful ballet, fun Jazz & Contemporary and Tap dancing for 3yrs to adult at the Pavilion in Oxford.

Ph. 021 049 1315 Miss Belinda Facebook: Agape Dance Academy NZ

Oxford Early Learning Centre Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

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 29 years

166 High Street | Ph: 03 312 4757 (Behind Baptist Church)

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Gallery News With Celia Wilson Lidded Box Workshop 7 July: Tessa Warburton will show you how to construct a hinged lid box, covered with beautiful paper.

A one-day class costing $150, plus materials, $20. Numbers are limited, so please pay at time of booking to secure a place.

Natural Encounters is an installation - a ‘living biophilic space that’s also a workshop, “The Four Winds”, where people can connect with nature in a co-creative capacity’. Exhibited alongside this is Miranda Brown’s print series “The Peacekeepers”. On Saturday 21st July there is a talk and exploration of “The Four Winds” with the artist.

Our Retail Gift Shop stocks a wide variety of stunning work by NZ artists whose mediums include glass, ceramics, silver and ceramic jewellery, as well as artworks, to mention a few.

So do come and browse to find that perfect gift. Prices cover a wide range but can start from as little as $20.

JULY 2018

MAIN STREET BAKERY & CAFE Come in & try our new range of Heat & Eat Rolls

❉ Moroccan Meatball & Cheese. ❉ Pork & Char Siu. ❉ Yummy toasted Paninis.

We have all the Yummy Hot Food you could wish for.....

Famous Pies of course, Hot Soup, Toasties & smooth Prima coffee to finish warming yourself up!

78 Main Street Oxford

YOUR ONE STOP HARDWARE STORE

YES, IN OXFORD! YES, OXFORD

YOUR ONE HARDWARE STORE 100’sSTOP of products for the

100’s of products for the

Handyman or Handywoman YES, INor OXFORD! Handyman Handywoman

• LPG Yates RefillsSeeds, PottingGarden Mix, Yates Sprays, 100’s ofTools products for the Fencing Requirements • Power Tools Seed Potatoes, & Products Handyman or Handywoman Nuts, Bolts & Nails Mower Parts Garden Tools••Lawn LPG Refills Garden Tools • LPG Refills OPEN MON – FRI 7.00AM TIL 5.30PM Fencing Requirements • Power Tools Fencing Requirements • Power Tools 9.00AM TILMower 1.00PMParts Nuts,SATURDAY Bolts & Nails • Lawn Nuts, Bolts & Nails • Lawn Mower Parts

OPEN MON - FRID 7.00AM TIL 5.30PM OPEN MON – FRI 7.00AM TIL 5.30PM SATURDAY TIL1.00PM 1.00PM SATURDAY 9.00AM 9.00AM TIL (Please Note: No LPG refills on Saturdays)

Ph: 03 312 4521

82 HIGH STREET, OXFORD email: admin@womersleys.co.nz

An Exhibition by Miranda Brown 14 July - 14 August

Installation & Prints Tessa Warburton Workshop 7 July

Make a hinged lid box & cover with colourful paper - 10.30am - 4.00pm.

Contact Gallery to book a place

Arts in Oxford Gallery

72 Main Street, Oxford Open Tue - Sun 10am-4pm artsinoxfordgallery@gmail.com ph: 312 1639 www.artsinoxford.com Arts in Oxford is 100% run by volunteers

Kitchen & Joinery Manufacturers

Ph: 03 03 312 312 4521 4521 Ph: www.womersleys.co.nz 82 HIGH HIGH STREET, STREET, OXFORD OXFORD 82

email|fitoutjoinery@gmail.com

www.womersleys.co.nz

phone 0211503644

Email:admin@womersleys.co.nz admin@womersleys.co.nz email:

Natural Encounters

03 312 4397

sales@sheffieldpieshop.co.nz www.sheffieldpieshop.co.nz Monday - Friday 6:30am - 4:00pm Saturday & Sunday 7:00am - 4:00pm

Expressions of Interest for the Oxford Arts Trust governing Arts in Oxford A great opportunity to volunteer and be part of a vibrant and successful community art gallery Arts in Oxford.

We are seeking expressions of interest to fill Trustee and Trust Advisor positions on the Oxford Arts Trust Board. We need people who will enhance our organisation with experience including, but not limited to: Accounting, Administration, Business & Retail, Fundraising, IT, Marketing, Public Arts, Sponsorship, Events management If you can contribute to our team, be a clear communicator who is people and customer focused then we look forward to hearing from you.

Please email your expression of interest, CV with two named referees to artsinoxfordgallery@gmail.com by 5pm Friday 13 July 2018 Arts in Oxford located at 72 Main St, Oxford is a community arts centre run as a non-profit charitable trust and staffed by volunteers.

CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT GIVES OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO CREATE, LEARN, EXPLORE, DEMONSTRATE AND DISPLAY VISUAL ARTS CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT GIVES OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO CREATE, LEARN, EXPLORE, DEMONSTRATE AND DISPLAY VISUAL ARTS

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Meet the Team

Mud Kitchen Delights

Council

The Oxford Observer is a passion for owners Emily and Bruce Chapman.

Words by Jacky Kirk

With Wendy Doody

Words & photo by Cathy Dee

The couple say they bought the paper in a spontaneous moment of ‘yeah let’s do this’ after seeing it advertised for sale. In truth, they had both had a yearning to run a small magazine style newspaper and when the opportunity arose, it was one they couldn’t turn down.

The reality has been a ‘huge learning curve’ but they are loving the challenge.

With an extensive background in the printing industry, Bruce is doing what he loves; designing and constructing the paper from start to finish while Emily is on the ‘people end’ of the business, looking after advertisers and running the business side of the paper as well as putting content together.

The different skill-sets the two bring to the paper meld well.

They hope to grow the paper to a 32-page monthly edition keeping a focus on local news and content relevant to the community, along with supporting community groups which help connect people. This emphasis on community and connection stems from Emily’s other work with the Oxford Community Trust, where she is involved with Social Services.

“We love the idea of something going out that people will actually read and enjoy” says Emily. In this vein, they decided to make an emphasis of the photography, giving the paper a fresh look by going to full colour, and content, gradually expanding the articles into more indepth coverage. Look out for new sections – including book reviews, (this month featuring a teen book review written by Emily and Bruce’s daughter Gina), Second hand Style by Kerri Booth, owner of Polkadotcom in Darfield, a second-hand clothing style makeover, The Lifestyler - dealing with aspects of farm and gardens on small blocks, and The Oxford Area School will now have pride of place within the paper.

Contact Emily @ The Oxford Observer if you have any ideas of interest, or would like to advertise your business.

Next month meet more of the team .

View Hill School Students Update A very special item was delivered to View Hill School on Wednesday. School children were delighted to receive their ‘mud kitchen’ from McIvors Oxford Men’s Shed members Ray Charles, Dave Shelton and Ken Tuffrey.

Made from pallet wood with its own sink and cupboards, any budding chef would be proud to mix dirt and water to produce mud pies in this kitchen. Dave Shelton described the children as ‘fizzing’ with excitement when the kitchen was unveiled. The mud kitchen is one of many projects recently completed by members of McIvors Oxford Men’s Shed.

Waimakariri Councillor

Waimakariri District Council’s Long Term Plan:

Thank you to the large number of submissions to this LTP – 800 submitters and 80 of those submitters wished to be heard. Five days were spent on listening and deliberating on the submissions. To those who submitted it was very helpful for Council to read and consider your thoughts.

The proposed Indoor Court Facility at Coldstream Road, took 2 ½ hours of discussion time to make this decision 9/2 in favour.

We are moving ahead with a Sports Stadium Project Control Group which will include Kevin Felstead Chair, myself as Community Facilities Portfolio Holder, four Council Staff appointees, Architect and Designer, Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trustee representative.

GREAT PEOPLE + GREAT PEOPLE GREAT PEOPLE ++ GREAT PEOPLE + GREAT PEOPLE SKILLS =+= GREAT GREAT SKILLS = GREAT SKILLS= GREAT SKILLS RESULTS! GREAT SKILLS = RESULTS! GREAT RESULTS! GREAT RESULTS! Earthworks – for Commercial Earthworks – for Commercial -GREAT RESULTS! Earthworksand for Commercial Residential lifestyle blocks Earthworks – –for Commercial - -

Residential blocks Earthworks and –and forlifestyle Commercial Residential lifestyle blocks Residential and lifestyle blocks

Residential and lifestyle blocks

✓ Driveways ✓ Site Preparation Preparation ✓ Driveways ✓ Site Entranceways ✓ Retaining Walls ✓ Driveways ✓ Site Preparation ✓ Entranceways Retaining Walls ✓ ✓ Driveways Site Preparation ✓ ✓ Driveways Site Preparation Asphalting Kerb & Channelling ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Entranceways Retaining Walls ✓ ✓ Asphalting Kerb & Channelling ✓ ✓ Entranceways Retaining Walls ✓ Retaining Walls ✓ ✓ ✓✓ Sewer Soak &Pits ✓ Entranceways Asphalting Kerb Channelling ✓ ✓ ✓ Kerb Sewer Soak Pits ✓ Asphalting Kerb & Channelling Asphalting & Channelling ✓ ✓ ✓✓ Sewer Soak everything from Farm Pits Tracks & Effluent ✓And everything from Farm Tracks & Effluent ✓✓ Sewer Soak Pits Sewer Soak Pits Finishes. ✓And Ponds to Construction & Interior And everything from Farm Tracks Effluent Ponds to Construction & Interior & Finishes.

And everything Tracks &Finishes.

Effluent 450 & 600from PostFarm Hole Augers And everything from Farm Tracks & Effluent Ponds to Construction & Interior Ponds & Interior Finishes.

PondstotoConstruction Construction & Interior Finishes.

The “3 Bin System” user pays for recycling and waste. Property owners will receive a letter from Council wishing to know what your household requirement is for bins.

This should be in your letter box early July. Please read it and return your bin requirements back to Council as soon as possible.

Ashley Gorge Reserve: The tender has been let to build the Reynolds Heritage Pavilion project (formerly the Log Cabin). This should be completed late August. Larch from the reserve will be felled and milled for the south wall cladding in keeping with the heritage of the old log cabin.

If you would like to donate money to the fit out of the Reynolds Heritage Pavilion.

Contact Jan Shelton: IzJanz@outlook.co.nz Lombardy poplars have been felled due to safety reasons. Replacements will be planted in keeping with the history of the Ashley Gorge river frontage.

Well done to the Oxford “Winter Festival of Lights”. Businesses and locals certainly lit up the gloomy winter evenings.

Roll on winter days as we know, frosts, sunny days and an evening sky filled with Quality First Quality First stars.

Quality First Ph 03 313-1670 Baydon 027First 405 9910 Quality Ph 03 313-1670 Baydon 027 405 9910 Wendy Doody : info@bayphil.co.nz Quality First Ph 03 Email 313-1670 Baydon 027 405 9910 1734627 Email : info@bayphil.co.nz 1734627 Ph 03 Email 313-1670 Baydon 027 405 9910 : info@bayphil.co.nz 1734627 Ph 03Email 313-1670 Baydon 027 4051734627 9910 : info@bayphil.co.nz

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Principal’s Report (by Mike Hart) At the start of the month, I had the opportunity to represent our school at a Principal’s summit in China, with ten fellow Principals from the Canterbury region. With the expenses of the trip covered by One World Education it was an opportunity not to be missed. The intention of the trip was to establish relationships with Chinese schools looking towards student and teacher exchanges in both directions. I signed five Memoranda of Understanding with sister schools in Wuhan, Zhengzhou and Changsha. In all I toured 12 schools, one university and met with three district education boards making it an action packed ten days away. There were many elements similar between the Chinese and Kiwi education system and of course some differences. The most notable difference was class sizes, where classes in the schools we visited averaged approximately 50 per class and in schools of 3,000+ students - naturally this is a challenge for a country of 1.3 billion people. The other difference, and probably due to the numbers per class, was that we are able to provide a more personalised education system giving students choice and therefore ownership of their learning. We now look forward to the opportunities in the future to further assist in globalising student education helping our students to be connected to the world around them.

BOT News by Matt Riley It has finally arrived! We have received the confirmed Education Review Office (ERO) external evaluation report for 2018. This is available for public viewing by going onto the Education Review Office website homepage and then searching Oxford Area School.As parents, whānau and the wider school community, you should also be extremely proud and assured that our students are receiving quality teaching that inspires them to enjoy their learning and achieve to their potential.

Within the five page report there were many positive evaluations, some of the highlights include: *The school is moving positively towards equity and excellence for all its students. * Over the last three years the majority of Years 11 and 12 students have achieved Levels 1 and 2 NCEA, respectively. Year 11 to 13 students’ achievement in NCEA shifted positively between 2016 and 2017. This is more marked for Year 13 students in Level 3 NCEA. The proportion of school leavers with an NCEA qualification is increasing. * Students at risk in any aspect of their learning are meticulously supported and monitored. This includes carefully adapted learning plans. Learning mentors closely support all students in their progress. * Oxford Area School’s valued localised curriculum, strong community links and local partnerships are effectively supporting students and their learning. Many educational opportunities for students are meaningful, integrated, well-linked to the local environment and responsive to their needs and interests. * The school’s enduring positive and productive relationship with the local rūnanga, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, is supporting the school’s culturally responsive curriculum.

I could keep going on, but instead ask you to go online and have a look yourself at this report or there are copies at reception to view.

While we have this opportunity we would like to acknowledge all of our staff for the hard work they have, and are doing, to achieve these magnificent results for our students here at Oxford Area School.

Keep up the great work!

Eyre Cluster Cross Championship On the 28th of May 30 students travelled to Cust Domain to compete at the Eyre Cluster Cross Championships for Year 5-8. Congratulations to Nicholas McKinney, Hugo Ebel-Wilson, Oliver Sillars, Logan Paulin, Lucy Pincott, Abby Taylor and Seth Clayton who made it through to the Rakahuri Zone tournament. All competed really well there, with everyone coming in the top 13. A special congratulations to Abby Taylor who came 2nd and Oliver Sillars who came 5th. They will both compete at the Canterbury Championships at Halswell Quarry on the 27th of June.

Shave for a Cure

This year’s volunteers, Callum Riach, Casey Anderson, Hunter de Vries and Andrew Riach, put themselves in the hands of Donna Coster and Katie Shuker, from The Sunroom for Hair, to have their heads shaved, to raise funds for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand. 6 people are diagnosed with blood cancer or a related condition every day so this an important fundraiser.

The Oxford Area School team raised $475.00 for the cause.

Student Health Clinic Anne Braid, Public Health Nurse continues to run regular free weekly Health Clinics at Oxford Area School for Students Yr 7-13.

The Health Clinic is currently held every Monday lunchtime and is available for students to talk confidentially about a variety of health issues. Students are welcome to a support person.

52 Bay Road Oxford

03 312 4197

Fun Fact

Oxford Area School have had 34 new enrolments this term, which takes our total new students this year (up to the end of June) to 81!

A warm welcome to all our new students.

info@oxford.school.nz

History Trip by Melissa Johansson

National Young Leaders day

On Tuesday 6th of June, 13 senior students travelled to Wellington for the day. We visited the Great War exhibition, the Gallipoli exhibition at Te Papa, the Holocaust centre and Weta workshops. Our day was full of incredible visual displays which brought home the realities of war for NZ people. The tour of Weta Workshops was inspiring, with all students speaking highly of their time here. This was an opportunity for our OAS students to visit another city, whilst experiencing some excellent exhibitions. A big thank you to Fresh Choice Oxford and to our School for supporting our Monday lunches.

10 Year 6-8 students to went to the National Young Leader’s Day at Horncastle Arena recently where they were inspired by a range of speakers, and learnt a lot about what it takes to be a leader.

Most importantly being true to yourself and brave!

Putara Performance Whanau, family and friends visited Putara recently to view projects the children had completed. They enjoyed a shared tea and students performed a musical production called Kiwiana Kids, written by Miss Kendra Ward. All students participated with enthusiasm. What a fantastic effort!

Matariki Kapa Haka Well done to the Kapa Haka group for performing at the Oxford Farmers Market on Sunday.

The audience at the market appreciated the effort. Haka boys- tino pai to mahi!

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Baptist Church

JULY 2018 St Peter Chanel Catholic Parish 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

Sunday Service & Children’s Church 10am at 166 High Street

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

ALL WELCOME | Call Josie 022 089 8331

COMMUNITY FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Phone 03 312 4499 www.oxfordbaptistchurch.org.nz email: office@oxfordbaptist.org.nz YOUTH GROUP Years 9 to 13 at 7.30pm on Fridays at the Auditorium.

ICONZ ADVENTURE FOR BOYS & GIRLS Years 2 to 3 Boys, Friday night: 6.15pm - 7.15pm Years 4 to 6 Girls, Monday night: 6.30pm - 8pm Years 4 to 6 Boys, Tuesday night: 6.30pm - 8pm Years 7 to 8 Girls, Monday night 6.30pm - 8pm Years 7 to 9 Boys, Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm MUSIC & MOVEMENT (0 TO 5YRS) 10am - Open Sessions for all ages

UNION (METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN)

SERVICES FOR JULY 2018 All Services are at the Oxford Union Church 85 Main Street Oxford Sunday 1st ~ Communion Service 9:30am Sunday 8th ~ Combined Service 9:30am Sunday 15th ~ Combined Service ~ 10:30am Commissioning for Johanna Lettink. followed by a shared finger-food lunch.

Salvation Army Service 6:00pm Sunday 22nd ~ Combined Service 9:30am Sunday 29th ~ Combined Service 9:30am

ALL WELCOME “Sunday Sparks” caters for preschool children to 14 years, and runs in conjunction with our Sunday services.

UNION PARISH MINISTER: Rev. Laurence Ennor PH: 03 357 4475 (Home) or 027 233 4687 (Mob) PARISH CLERK: Anne Croft Ph: 03 312 5513

BOUTIQUE CATTERY 10 units

Heated for winter.

All with own private outdoor area with lots of fresh air and climbing trees.

2228 South Eyre Road Eyrewell.

PH: 03 310 2290 Email: office@eyrewellpark.co.nz Web Bookings: www.eyrewellpark.co.nz

Angel Cats Boarding Cattery & Pet Supplies (ukmax on Trade Me)

52 Church Street, Oxford

Phone 312 1452 & 0210 424367 Email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz

www.angelcats.biz Hours: 8am-11am & 4pm-6pm

Phone: 03 312 5744 Mob: 027 457 4431 Email: Theresa@coolcats.nz “Time spent with cats is never wasted” 1891 South Eyre Rd

www.coolcats.nz

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Open 8.30am to 3.30pm for ages 6 months to 5yrs.

CLOTHING & CHRIST Tuesdays at the Oxford Baptist Church, 12.30pm - 3.30pm.

OXFORD MUMS Every 2nd & 4th Wednesdays in the Church Lounge, 10am - 12 noon.

TWELVE BASKETS FOODBANK We offer care packages for individuals and families who are going through a difficult time.

We are always here to help anyone in need..

‘FOOD TOGETHER’ Fruit & Vege Co-op Tuesdays at Oxford Baptist Church, 12.30pm-3.30pm Come on down for your fruit and veges.

10am - Volunteers packing - would you like to help?

11.45-12.30pm Free community lunch, all welcome 1.00pm - 1.30pm Alpha Express For all enquiries contact the co-ordinator, Tamar on 027 303 4084.

For Beautifully Handcrafted Books Tessa Warburton BOOKBINDER • Restoration • Repair • Private Tuition

Phone: 03 312 4399/027 419 6311 Email: tessawarburton@gmail.com

Physio Direct Rural Physio at YOUR doorstep

• Work and sports • Surgical related injuries rehabilitation • Muscle and joint • Neck and back pain pain • Massage • ACC accredited For an appointment call

0800 55 55 123 1 Redwood Place, Oxford

Marina Vermaat 64 High Street, Oxford 7430 Ph. 03 312 4731 Mob. 027 311 1140

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Community Directory Health, Emergency & Local Services

For the following emergencies, please phone: 111

• Ambulance • Police • Fire Brigade • Search & Rescue

Oxford Police Station Main Street, Oxford. Phone: 03 312 1050.

Oxford Community Health Centre, 39 Park Avenue, Oxford Phone: 03 312 4195 Search & Rescue - For Emergencies, please phone: 111 For other enquires: contact Ron Ealam 027 2424 907

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.

CUST CRAFT GROUP Meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10am-3pm at the Cust Community Centre. All welcome.

OXFORD COMMUNITY MENS 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.

ISRAELI FOLK DANCING Every Thursday in Oxford. Easy, enjoyable, suits all levels of fitness. Enquiries to Colleen, ph: 03 928 3733 or 027 428 5824

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

OXFORD WOMEN’S FORUM Meets on the first Thursday of every second month, March-Nov with guest speakers, ph: Margaret on 03 312 4478.

OXFORD COMMUNITY GARDENS Meets every Thursday 10am beside the Men’s Shed, Pearson Park. All welcome, ph: 312 1536.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 1st Thursday of the month 1.30pm at Oxford Workingmen’s Club. All welcome, ph: Rena on 03 312 4270.

CUST | OXFORD ST JOHN Cadet Group and Ambulance Supporters Scheme Committee, ph: 3125839 or 3125538.

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

Main St, Oxford.

Support and enjoy your local market Every Sunday 9am to 12pm Main Street Oxford

EFTPOS AVAILABLE

FOOD, FUN, AMBIENCE You’ll find it all here...

Coffee, seasonal flowers and seedlings, cordials, alpaca wools, local gourmet cheese, selection of local fresh and deli meats, eggs, sauces, dressings and pickles, Cornish pasties, pork and fruit pies. All complemented by ready to eat foods: pies, bacon butties, Spanish omelette and Sumatran cuisine.

Email: info@oxfordfarmersmarket.co.nz

www.oxfordfarmersmarket.co.nz

EXERCISE CLASSES IN OXFORD Fun and supportive exercise classes for people with: • STROKE • MS • PARKINSON’S DISEASE • CEREBRAL PALSY • ARTHRITIS

To join the group, phone: 027 315 2690 or email: hartfieldphysio@gmail.com

OXFORD SENIOR CITIZENS Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 1:30pm at the OWMC. PH Carol on 3123019 YUMMY MUMMY’S OXFORD A group that helps families with new babies with meals/baking. Volunteers always appreciated, ph: Amanda on 027 490 7052.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Great exercise. No partners required. Tuesdays, ph: Judi on 312 4291.

WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE CLUB Meets every Thursday 7.30pm Waimakariri Golf Club rooms.

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LINE DANCING Come and join the fun! Oxford Club, 160 High St. For days and times, ph. Vicki 027 388 8929 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.

CAKE DECORATING FONDANT MODELING CLUB Learn the art of cake decorating - any experience welcome Ph Patsy 021 022 01656

OXFORD SQUASH CLUB Have Fun! Get Fit! For all ages, casual or competition. Club nights Wednesdays, 6pm, ph: Shelly 0279201738 CUST BOWLING CLUB Club days Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 1.30pm. Come along and have a go, ph: 312 5892.

OXFORD WEDNESDAY WALKERS 2-3 hour bush, farmland & road walks - start 9.30am, ph: Anne on 03 312 4375 or 027 298 7750.

CUST TOY LIBRARY Indoor and outdoor toys to borrow. Open Sat 10-11.30am & Mon 9.3010.30am at Cust Community Centre.

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 BIRD RESCUE Rehabilitation and release of all species of wild birds at 77 Sales Road , Oxford ph: 021 292 7861

your mortgage

Want to know about Kiwisaver Homestart Grants for your first home?

Looking to purchase a new home and want to access better interest rates?

Wednesday mornings in the A&P Room, Oxford Town Hall

Talk to me about how you can pay off your mortgage faster...

Lorinda Harrington the broker ltd

Phone: 027 242 3211

MASON’S

DRAPERY Nomads Clothing woven viscose wide scarf in ‘rust’ $39.

Great selection of Ponchos and capes to keep the cold out.

CRUISY FONDOOZY is available with the choice of either white or dark chocolate and comes with a plate of delicious goodies to dip in the chocolate, including our home made crispy waffle. A great treat for two on a cold winter day.

WinterWarmers Pink Beetroot Latte, Matcha Green Tea Latte, Spiced Turmeric, Cinnamon Chai

Venison and Whiskey Relish Pie, a slowly braised rich Venison, complimented by homemade Whiskey relish.

Go-Away Winter! Super value twin pack of ViraMAX and Ester-plex

Lots of of excellent quality pre-loved winter jackets and scarves.

French Country Collections Mustard Fringed Throw & many more instore.

Oxford Farmer’s Market Events

We had a great turn out for the seed and plant swap with an increase in people bringing seeds and plants to swap this year. We were so well supported with donated plants we had to sell some off site. So a big thank you to everyone who donated plants to be swapped and sold. Gorge Tree Nursery-Ashley Gorge RdMitre 10-Rangiora Womserley Engineering -OxfordQuerky Style-CustRiverside Nursery-Rangiora Ribblesdale Country WorksFernside Natives-Rangiora Eco Farden Centre-DarfieldWe have raised just over $1,000.00 which will be donated to Oxford St John and the Oxford Fire Brigade. Thank you to Fresh Choice for their sponsorship of the flax weaving, led by Tiare McDonald, and craft materials that helped us celebrate Matariki. Also to the Oxford Area School Kapahaka Group, for their very brave performance in such cold conditions. It was much appreciated by everyone. People gave a donation to St Johns and the Fire Brigade to have a go at making a wishing star which were displayed at the Oxford Winter Light Festival.

Oxford Football Club Day

Out & about Oxford Line Dancers Roaring 20s Social.

Oxford line dancers are dancing Tuesdays & Thursdays at Oxford Working Men’s Club 160 High street. Beginners welcome.

Contact Vicky 027 388 8929

Ray White Oxford Office Opening

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Calling All Bargain Hunters to Oxford

From the Archives

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 5 August from 9am to 2pm.

Organised by the Oxford Promotions Action Committee (OPAC) maps of the sites will be available in Pearson Park (off Dohrmans Road from 9am until 11am and then by the Farmer’s Market car park.

A gold coin donation for the map to help with advertising would be appreciated. “This is the ninth year The Oxford Garage Sale Trail has been organised and each time it has brought hundreds into our town.

We are hoping for a fine day as 2016 brought black ice and 2017 a huge deluge of rain.” says OPAC 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.

There is a long history of Oxford having a local newspaper to inform its residents. The Oxford and Cust Observer began weekly publication in 1889.

Sunday

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

5 August 2018 9.00am to 2.00pm in and around the Oxford Township Venue Maps will be available on the day from 9am to 11am at Pearson Park Oval, off Dohrmans Road, off Bay Road, or you can sign up to receive one by email greatoxfordgaragesale@gmail.com.

After 11am by Pine Tree, Main Street Oxford Phone or text Ron 0274 898 369 Facebook: Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail Coin donation appreciated for map

www.oxfordnewzealand.co.nz FARM PLANTING PROJECTS • Shed and laneway plantings • Shelter belts • Workers cottages

• Water ways & • Revegetation plantings

RIGHT PLACE

RIGHT PRICE

Call Dave Sligh on 03 318 0081 or 027 228 8867 Email: hamptonsligh@xtra.co.nz

“Canterbury Plains and High Country Farm Plantings a Speciality...”

The newspaper was established by Richard Holman Parish, a prominent local businessman, who arrived in Oxford in 1870.

The following report from the East Oxford School Committee was published in the first edition of The Oxford and Cust Observer, dated Saturday 17 August 1889: I consider that the school floor should be washed once a month instead of once a quarter and swept every Monday morning before the school opens. This will entail extra expense, which might be borne out of the 2s 6d that is paid for the hire of the school on Sundays.

Should the Superintendent of the Sunday school not accept our offer, and discontinue the use of the school, the extra cleaning will not be required. I very much regret to find that the school has a bad tone, many of the children being ill-mannered and a few attend who are not quite as clean as they ought to be. I think it is the duty of the Committee to remedy these defects. I am sure that the roughness and want of control of the children in the school on Sundays, while the building is used as a Sunday school, is a very bad example to the day scholars. It is in such a school on such a day, that one would expect order, and that the teaching would have a softening and civilising influence on the children. On a Monday morning, when all should be cleanliness for the work of the week, the children find a dirty floor, and occasionally their desks, forms, slates etc., are bespattered with ink. I therefore feel that the dirtiness of the school is a bad example to the children and makes them careless as to cleanliness. Personally, I am of the opinion that it would be greatly to the advantage of the Sunday school if it were to be held in the Church. Children, as a rule, are taught to have a great respect for that building, and while in the Church they would be more easily controlled, and the Christian influence that the teachers wish to impress on the young minds would be more easily inculcated.

One of the teachers informed me that while the school was held in the Church last spring, the children were much easier to control.

One of my reasons for endeavouring to get the school used solely for State school purposes was that the unfortunate influence I speak of may be removed, giving the new master, with the assistance of the Committee, an opportunity of improving the tone of the school in manners, cleanliness and regular attendance. The Visiting Committee met on August 5, and they have to report that a new map of Africa should be obtained, the present one being obsolete. Also, that the map of the world at present in use is very much torn and should be replaced by a new one.

They would also suggest that the drain between the school and the Church grounds should be cleared out, as there is a bad smell arising from it.

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The Oxford Ambulance response area continues a steady year with 46 incidents in May, bringing the total number of incidents since January to 231.

It’s been a pretty miserable month weatherwise which isn’t a great sign given it’s only the first month of winter.

That being said it’s pleasing to see people taking care on our roads locally. At the risk of jinxing us, we have had no serious crashes in the area for quite some time. Well done, keep the cautious driving up, drive to the conditions and ensure you can be seen on the roads.

If you’re a pedestrian, riding a bike or even on a horse, wear high vis or even better, lights, in areas that are dimly lit. Given the number of foggy days ensure your headlights are on when there is low visibility so that you can be easily seen by other motorists.New Zealand graduated drivers licence versus the perceived Oxford licence.

Despite what many in the area think a learner drivers licence, and a restricted drivers licence does not equal an Oxford Full Drivers Licence as I have been told on a number of occasions. The graduated system with conditions for each level is in place to ensure everyone’s safety on our roads. If you are a holder of a restricted licence in particular, you cannot carry passengers in the motor vehicle with you unless accompanied by a supervisor who has held their full licence for a minimum of two years. A number of youth have been seen lately transporting friends and siblings around on their restricted licences. If caught you can expect to receive an infringement notice for $100 and 35 demerits (you’re only allowed 100 points in two years before you lose your licence for three months). As a passenger, if you knowingly get into a vehicle with a person breaching the condition of their licence, you too can be issued a $100 infringement for aiding and abetting the driver to breach their condition. This also applies to parents who ask older siblings to take younger siblings. Don’t take the chance and keep the money in your pocket rather than the governments.Crime wise, it’s been a fairly quiet month in the Oxford area. Family harm episodes continue to occur and although this is something that we shouldn’t be proud of, it’s pleasing to see people with the courage to call us when these occur rather than turning a blind eye and pretending it hasn’t happened. A search warrant was recently executed as a result of recovering a stolen truck at a local property. From the execution of the warrant stolen kitchen cabinetry, a stolen spa bath and numerous power tools suspected to be stolen were recovered. One person faces charges in relation to these items with further charges possibly pending the outcome of enquiries. Keep warm, the snow that we keep getting promised can’t be far away.

Winter is starting to kick in, but fortunately Jack Frost hasn’t hit our gardens yet!

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Your call will be answered by a Call Handler who will ask a series of questions. The first question you will asked ‘what’s the exact address of the emergency?’ When providing the address, include as much detail as you can e.g. the business name, unit name and number, the street address or specific information that will help the ambulance crew locate you or the patient.The second question we ask is ‘what’s the telephone number you’re calling from?’ – if you’re at work and have an extension, make sure you give us that too. You will then be asked ‘tell me exactly what happened?’.The Call Handler will then ask specific questions relating to the reason for your call. These questions are necessary to arrange the best care for the patient. Whilst the Call Handler is taking all the relevant information a Dispatcher will already be arranging the most appropriate help for the patient and an Ambulance may arrive while you are still speaking with the Call Handler. Once all the information has been gathered the Call Handler may stay on the line to give you support, instructions and assist you until help arrives.

During this time they may ask additional questions to gather as much information as possible.

PLEASE DON’T HANG UP UNTIL THE CALL HANDLER ADVISES YOU CAN, remain as calm as possible and give the patient reassurance.

The Oxford Ambulance Station is not manned 24 hours a day, for medical emergencies or medical advice please call 111.

We are continually recruiting, if you would like information on joining please call the Oxford station on 033123516 and leave a message.

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It is surprising seeing as the shortest day is just around the corner! It is time now for planting garlic, roses and fruit trees.

On the 9th of June, members attended our annual mid-winter gathering in the West Eyreton Hall.

We all brought a variety of dishes for a 3-course meal, with a drop or two to drink, and had a great, friendly time.

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