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Fur babies waiting for super seniors By Malcolm Hopwood

There are up to 30 fur babies at Ashburton SPCA waiting for an elderly owner. The SPCA is encouraging New Zealand’s super seniors to enjoy the remainder of 2021 with a cuddly companion. They weren’t necessarily thinking of the human variety, rather pets that are looking for a home at the SPCA. Foster and Volunteer Co-ordinator for the Ashburton SPCA, Lauren Korstrom, said now is a good time. “We have about 30 re-homes felines in our care of all breeds, backgrounds and walks of life looking for a fresh start in life,” Korstrom said. “At the start of 2021 some of our mother cats had kittens, but now they’re looking for a good home.” Extensive research shows that interacting with animals has multiple physical and mental health benefits for seniors, the SPCA claims. They include the unconditional companionship and comfort pets offer, especially to those who are lonely or isolated. These last two years have been ideal times because Covid-19 has forced people back into isolation.

“Older people tend to make responsible animal guardians and typically have a lot more time to give to an animal, which is mutually beneficial for both the animal and the owner.” In Korstrom’s experience, older animals bond successfully with older people. Seniors provide a subdued atmosphere and quality care and attention, she comments. Most of the people seeking pets from Ashburton SPCA are from a different age group, but Korstrom would encourage more older people to come and chat about choosing a pet. “A cat wants a quiet household to live out their golden years. “We get older animals left to us who’d appreciate a similar age group to look after them.” Korstrom said if seniors contact her, she’d discuss what animals are available and seek the best match. She acknowledges there’s an adoption fee, but it includes desexing, vaccination and microchipping. But if you don’t want to commit, volunteer. There are several opportunities to work with organisations across New Zealand including the SPCA whose 5000 strong volunteer workforce covers roles such a fostering animals before they are ready for adoption.

Right – Lauren Korstrom makes friends with resident moggie, Ging.

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Council commits to fund elderly persons’ housing By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Without an annual top-up by ratepayers, the Ashburton District Council’s role as a provider of elderly persons’ housing could be in jeopardy. For decades the council has provided low cost rental accommodation for cash and asset strapped seniors, but maintenance costs are now outstripping rentals and retaining its current housing portfolio is no longer sustainable. And that has left the council with just two choices – sell its units to a private housing provider or come up with a cash

injection for its elderly persons’ housing account. At Wednesday’s council meeting councillors decided to take a three-pronged approach to funding the maintenance account – increasing tenants’ rents, taking a slice of rates money and taking out a loan. And by doing that it anticipates by the 2027/2028 financial year, the elderly person’s housing account will be back in the black. Over the next three years more than $118,000 of rates money will be used to prop up the housing account, with borrowings likely to hit more than $1 million within seven years. It was a simple question for

the council, said councillor John Falloon – continue its role as a provider of elderly persons’ housing or hand the job over to a community housing provider. “Carrying on doing it ourselves has a lot going for it because we can pick the people who go into our village, but if we look at the economics of this we would be better to sell up to a community housing provider as they have access to funds we do not for building and rental subsidies.” The problem with that option, Falloon said, was people living in the units would never know who would be living next door and the units could end up as social housing rather than elderly persons’ housing.

“We need to decide whether we’re in or out.” Using rates money and borrowings to remain in the elderly persons’ housing business was the best option for the council, Falloon said. While it might not be the best option for the council, continuing to provide elderly person’s housing was the best option for the community, Leen Braam added. Councillors agreed they would use rates and borrowings to top up the housing account until reserves had built up to more than $500,000 and at that point the council of the day would decide the best option for the future. Taking that approach would not

preclude the council taking advantage of a partnership with a community housing provider, however. Last year the council handed over a cluster of its oldest units in Kermode Street to the Ashburton Housing and Support Trust and this will see the eight old flats demolished and replaced with 17 new units. The council acquired the flats from Housing New Zealand in 1982 but the cost of meeting new tenancy laws meant upgrading the units was not viable. The land has been leased to the trust for 50 years and the trust run units will be let under the same criteria as the council owned units.

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Jobseekers on the rise, but economy ‘recovering well’ By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

The number of Jobseeker Support recipients in Ashburton has nearly doubled in the past year, according to the latest data release from Infometrics. Jobseekers were up 46.4 per cent, ahead of the national trend of 35.9 per cent. Despite this rise, unemployment has only increased modestly in the district to a low 3.1 per cent, below the national rate of 4.6 per cent and represents a tight labour market. Monthly indicators from Infometrics Local Economic Insights Dashboard shows that Jobseeker Support recipients are yet to decline after ramping up in April, and employment remains down compared to the same time last year. Infometrics Regional Economic Profile highlights that agriculture and food processing accounted for 32.9 per cent of Ashburton’s employment in the year to March 2020.

Economic analysts, Infometrics, report that the agriculture and food processing industries are expected to buoy the district’s economy, particularly while international borders are closed. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN These industries are expected to buoy the district’s economy, particularly while international borders are closed. Returns for New Zealand’s food exports have been relatively resilient through Covid-19, and rising prices for dairy products are forecast to deliver a 1.2 per cent increase in the dairy pay-out to

Ashburton farmers in the 2020/21 season. The total dairy payout for New Zealand is estimated to have been approximately $11,964 million in the 2019/2020 season, and is expected to be $1573m higher in the 2020/2021 season. Infometrics quarterly update shows the Ashburton District’s

economy is recovering well after the June 2020 quarter lockdown. Provisional estimates show that Ashburton’s GDP is down by only 1.6 per cent in the year to December 2020, compared to a 2.6 per cent decline nationally. The district’s GDP in the December 2020 quarter was only 0.1 per cent short of the December 2019 quarter. Ashburton’s housing market has followed the national trend, experiencing a post-lockdown resurgence, with 8.6 per cent growth in house values in the year to December 2020 – with 13 per cent growth nationally. Sales volumes have been flat in Ashburton, which has likely fuelled house value growth. Infometrics reports it expects housing and residential construction to continue running hot in 2021, as efforts to constrain investors have limited effect on the market overall. Residential building consents were strong with 55 new dwellings consented in the December 2020 quarter. However, consents were weak in

September and are down 2.0 per cent on an annual basis. Non-residential consents have been trending downwards, and are down 15.1 per cent on an annual basis. Consumer spending has been a little softer in Ashburton, with spending the year to December 2020 down 4.8 per cent compared to 2019, worse than the national decline of 3.2 per cent. Bucking the national trend, commercial vehicle registrations were up 10.0 per cent compared to a national decline of 25.3 per cent. Car registrations were down 3.6 per cent, lower than the national drop of 24.9 per cent – with the Canterbury region registering a 49.7 per cent decline. Tourism expenditure was down 15.6 per cent, with Infometrics reporting that “it appears Christchurch residents and local tourists flying into Christchurch are skipping the neighbouring districts”, with declines in spending also experienced in Selwyn and Waimakariri, but strong increases in the Mackenzie and Hurunui districts.

Show organisers hope to strike it lucky again By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

The Mayfield Show is hoping to ride its luck and get the green light to run next weekend. The Temuka and Geraldine, Southland, and Amuri A&P Shows have had to cancel due to the current Covid-19 Level 2 restrictions in place in the South Island. The Mayfield show organisers are holding out hope it doesn’t join the list, but president Sheryl Harrison said the committee is “on tenterhooks until Sunday”. They face a nervous wait to see if the government will lift the Level 2 restrictions back to Level 1 from Sunday so that the show can go ahead next weekend. “Were are aiming to have it, and obviously hope it goes ahead, but won’t be making any decision just yet.” “[Waiting] doesn’t really affect

us too badly because we do the bulk of our set-up from Monday onwards anyway. “If they extend it by a couple of days we are still going to try our hardest to go ahead, but probably the cut-off day for us is Tuesday night. “As long as we are in Level 1 by Wednesday, we’ll just have to call in anyone and everyone to get it happening. “As long as we can get people through the gate is the main thing.” They are optimistic, but realistic that the decision will be outside of their control. “We haven’t done all this work for nothing and we want to see it go ahead.” “It’s out of our hands but we will be doing everything in our power to keep the show going. “We haven’t done all this work for nothing and we want to see it go ahead.”

In 2020, the Mayfield show had just finished wrapping up when the Covid-19 restrictions were ramped up as the country headed towards the Level 4 lockdown. “We were lucky last year and were wondering if that luck might rub off this year.” The Methven A&P Show wasn’t as fortunate, having to cancel the following weekend. For now both groups are tentatively planning for both shows to go ahead. Despite lingering concerns around Covid-19 restrictions, Harrison said they had received a reasonable number of entries. “They are around about what we would expect, but some areas are a bit light while the likes of the tractor pull and the horse sections are up.” With other shows being cancelled, Harrison said they were open to discussing additions to the show.

The famous Mayfield A&P Show pigs are ready to race, as long as the South Island returns to Covid-19 Alert Level 1 in time for next weekend’s show. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

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Hard-hitting roading message By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

The Canterbury Land Transport 10-year plan might be about reducing road deaths and serious injury, but it has some yawning gaps when it comes to urgently needed projects for the Ashburton District, says mayor Neil Brown. He is concerned the plan does not include several of the district’s key projects all of which would improve road safety, while several would provide significant benefits for both the district and South Island economy. Because the plan was light on detail after year three, the second urban bridge across the Ashburton River was not listed on the project list and this was a cause for concern, Brown said. Also not part of the plan was the four laning of State Highway One between Christchurch and Ashburton, a project that had heavy local support. Included in this project should also be developing four-laned bridges across both the Selwyn and the Rakaia rivers, he said. At Wednesday’s council meeting councillors signed off a submission on the transport plan that will leave its authors in no doubt that the Ashburton District will continue to push for its key projects to be part of the 10-year plan.

The second urban bridge across the Ashburton River was not listed on the project list in the Canterbury Land Transport 10-year plan.

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“This plan only focuses on three years and yet it’s a 10-year plan. There’s no detail for years three to 10 and we’d like to see some in the final plan,” Brown said.

Councillor Carolyn Cameron requested that data on traffic volumes across both the Ashburton and Rakaia bridges was included with the submission to emphasise the pressure those bridges

Agency awards council top credit rating An independent credit rating service has assessed the Ashburton District Council as being in a very strong financial position. Fitch Rating Services has for the second year given the Council an AA+ rating. This rating indicates that the Council is in a very strong position to meets it debt commitments in the future. The rating indicates the council’s revenue and cash flow largely cover its debt service requirements. Council Business Support Group Manager, Paul Brake says the rating will ensure Council can continue to secure lower interest rates when borrowing from lenders, which will help

reduce the financial burden on ratepayers. “This is a really positive affirmation of Council’s fiscal position and the efforts of current and previous elected Councils to operate responsibly and efficiently for our community,” he said. As at January 31 the council had $72 million worth of external loans and when balanced against its $29.68 million worth of liquid assets, it had a net debt of $42.32 million. For the same period it had $11.98 million of rates debtors, $1.49 million of ‘other’ debtors, totalling $10.49 million of outstanding debtors.

were under. This impacted not just on the Ashburton District, but on the entire South Island, she said. The plan outlines increased investment of $5.5 billion over

the next decade and it sets new targets for road safety, transport emissions and rail freight. It is also about managing demand from growth in population, freight and tourism.

Not every property owner a ratepayer By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Rates might be a fact of life for most property owners, but for a small number, land ownership comes without a rates bill. And who gets a free rates ride is clearly spelled out in the Ashburton District Council’s revised rates remission policy that will shortly go out for community consultation. Those on the likely remission list are owners of community facilities where the property is used exclusively to provide community services, facilities and recreational opportunities for residents of the district, memorial and community halls, properties

of natural, historic or cultural conservation purposed and separately inhabited dwellings occupied by a dependent family member of the property owner of the rating unit. The rates remission policy also provides for a possible remission of water meter charges where the leak is the result of a fault in the internal water reticulation serving the property. The policy also provides for a remission of rates penalties where payment has been late due to significant family disruption, death, illness, accident or a genuine mistake. Only one rates penalty remission per applicant will be considered in a 24 month period.

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Trott’s Garden calls for community support By Malcolm Hopwood

Trott’s Garden in Ashburton is one of the pre-eminent gardens in New Zealand and wants to stay that way. Project co-ordinator for Trott’s Garden, Jess Wilson, says it’s recognised as a “garden of international significance” but needs community support to enhance it further. She’s organising Neighbours Day Aotearoa on Saturday, March 27, and hopes to attract 400-500 people through its gates on Racecourse Road. “Its purpose is to encourage ongoing community awareness of the gardens and fund raise to develop it as a community hub,” Jess said. “We’re planning it as a low-cost event for the Trott’s Community Garden Trust. “It’s the start of putting the gardens out there and reinforcing its community activities.” While it’s called Neighbours Day Aotearoa, its theme is sustainability and one of its features is “the great plant swap”. Plants can be brought, swapped and discussed as part of a number of environmental attractions. “The day can be anything you want. It will be a mini-fete with food stalls, cultural performances, workshops and tea and coffee provided,” Wilson said. To help her, Jess has involved a number of people and organisations such as Time Bank, Echo Educate, Back to Basics, Big Little Theatre Company, Newcomers’ Network and others. When Alan and Catherine Trott retired after developing the gardens as a local, regional and national attraction, their administration, with the assistance of fund-

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In brief Children’s Day Mid Canterbury’s Children’s Day organisers are hoping third time’s the charm. Cancelling Sunday’s Children’s Day event was not an easy decision according to trustee member Warren Janett. The group decided it would be best to cancel the event due to the unpredictability of alert levels by the weekend, Janett said. “We had to make the decision based on the welfare of the community”, he said. “There was a lot of work to do, for a lot of people before Sunday’s event, but we don’t know if we are getting out of alert levels.” Covid-19 made for the cancellation of last year’s Children’s Day. The decision to cancel this year’s event was not an easy one. Event organisers are hopeful next year will be the year they can get it up and running again.

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Tony Todd, chair of Trott’s Community Garden Trust and Jess Wilson, project co-ordinator, are key to the development of the gardens as a community hub. ing and grants, was taken over by the Trott’s Community Garden Trust, chaired by Tony Todd. “It’s the jewel in the crown for New Zealand and, for that reason, it’s worth preserving,” Todd said.

“It’s not just for locals but a drawcard for all New Zealanders and overseas visitors once our borders are relaxed.” Trott’s Garden will be open from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, March 27. Entry is a gold coin.

Fishing competition cut short

Consumer New Zealand is warning Mid Canterbury’s seniors of an online discount scheme that promises deals that are already freely available to everyone. Senior Advantage charges an upfront yearly fee of $39 claiming, on its website, that members can “save up to 70 per cent at almost every store in New Zealand.” However, Consumer NZ has voiced concerns about the way the business operates in New Zealand and Australia. In a recent statement it highlights how a Senior Advantage member in Australia “clicked on one of its Woolworths deals and were referred to the supermarket’s half-price specials page.” It warns that Super Advantage has no official partners. Consumer NZ stated that, although it features Pak‘n Save, New World, and Countdown logos on its website, none of the supermarkets have any affiliation with Super Advantage.

Caravan fire A small fire in a caravan prompted a swift response from local fire crews in Ashburton yesterday. Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) appliances were called to a property on Walshs Road in Allenton at about 2.25pm. Crews had snuffed the blaze out by 3.10pm. Electricity and gas supply representatives were later called to the site to complete inspections of the area. Fire investigators were satisfied that the fire was not suspicious following discussions with responders.

By Jonathan Leask

Wanaka film studio

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A film company has been granted permission to apply for fast tracked consent to construct a film studio and sets near Wanaka. Silverlight Studios Limited applied to Ministry for the Environment to build the facilities off The Wanaka Luggate Highway. The company is owned by production designer Ra Vincent, director Mike Wallis and film accountant Jonathan Harding – all originally from Southland. A spokeswoman said the development would be in a large undulation in the middle of a 322 hectare site with the balance being maintained as open paddocks.

The 2021 Rakaia Fishing Competition was cut short due to the snap announcement to move the South Island to Covid-19 Alert Level 2. President Ken Lee said someone came and told him about the pending announcement and thought they were winding him up. “It still went reasonably well despite us initially looking like having a reasonably clear three days of fishing,” Lee said. On the opening day on Friday Lee said there were eight salmon caught and around 16 trout. “This year with the trout we went with a photo competition to help preserve the trout population in the river instead of people bringing them in to be weighed. “So it was a catch and release, but they had to take a photo of the catch with their tag which worked really well.” Lee said on the Saturday they had expected it to be a big day, but there were only six salmon and 18 trout, with competitors looking forward to making the most of some great conditions on Sunday. “But of course at 9pm on Saturday night it was announced we were going to Alert Level 2.” Fortunately they were in the middle of doing the prizegiving for the day when the blur of Covid-19 alerts rang out in the Rakaia Town Hall, and the organisers made their own snap decision to end the competition. “We just had the draw right there and then and carried on with the prizegiving through to about 11pm.

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Murray Smith was the big winner in the Rakaia River Fishing Competition, taking home the grand prize, including a Suzuki Kingquad 400 Auto. PHOTO SUPPLIED “I’d like to thank the executive committee for the fantastic decision and we haven’t had one bad comment about what we did, so everyone was on board. “We decided to have the prizegiving on Saturday night because while people still could have gone fishing the next day, we had 475 senior entries and 112 juniors, so we were buggered with the gathering.” While it was cut short a day, they were able to dish out the more than $50,000 of

prizes and Lee said it was good to see the entry numbers were up and they included a lot of new faces. Murray Smith was the big winner, taking home the grand prize totalling $13,999. The heaviest salmon was hauled in by Corey Altenburg, weighing 7.46kg, while the Doug Hood Memorial Trout Trophy (drawn from all trout contestants from Mid Canterbury) went to Mark Galvin.

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Coal burners urged to switch Mid Canterbury’s eight major coal boilers are being urged to change to electricity. EA Networks says shutting down the coal burners would roughly reduce the same amount of CO2 as taking every car in the district off the road. It’s the equivalent of lowering carbon emissions into the atmosphere by 65,000 tonnes per year. Chief executive, Roger Sutton, said coal boilers produce a lot of carbon which is a significant greenhouse gas. “We don’t think the cost of conversion in Mid Canterbury would be particularly expensive and we’re prepared to partner them with the cost,” Sutton said. Alternatively, if government incentives are available, EA Networks could help with capital costs to connect to its network. EA Networks initiative comes out of a study it commissioned on looking at the significant coal burners in the region and the impact their conversion would have on its network and customers. The study, carried out late in 2020 and earlier this year, showed that EA Networks had spare capacity to accommodate connecting power to the eight locations. They are the two secondary schools, Ashburton Hospital, and five food processing plants including ANZCO. Sutton said that all of them are considering changing from coal or diesel burning to electricity or biomass.

Talley’s is one of eight locations using a coal boiler for heating and other purposes. EA Networks’ Peter Lindsay (planning engineer) and Myles Connew (operations manager) are seen in front of the boiler and its fuel. PHOTO SUPPLIED “They argue their existing coal boilers are effective and the cost of installing a new heating system and operating costs would be more expensive,” he said. “However, we believe that replacing coal with a heat pump would be cheaper in

some cases.” The study, partly funded by EECA and Transpower, looked at all boilers larger than 500kW. “There are smaller boilers, for example in primary schools, but their emissions are

minor and they are progressively converting to electricity.” Sutton said his customers would expect that nearly all the large boilers would convert within five to 10 years. “It’s a tangible way this district can reduce its carbon footprint and start meeting New Zealand’s international obligations,” he said. However, the reality is cost and coal is cheap compared to electricity. Sutton pointed to the development of industrial heat pumps that are super-efficient, effectively making electricity cheaper. “The continual improvement and development of these heat pumps will be important to ensure that electricity can economically replace coal.” One concern EA Networks faced was the cost of new lines required to meet the increased loads. He said the study found the cost of connection wouldn’t be particularly expensive. “The largest loads are relatively close to Transpower substations and these have sufficient capacity. “We’re really excited to be engaging with our customers in this way. “We’re pleased that all are looking to move away from their fossil fuelled boilers and are actively thinking about how they convert,” Sutton said.

Brown Pub proudly displays a blue plaque By Maddison Gourlay maddison.g@theguardian.co.nz

The Brown Pub now has a permanent dash of blue. The iconic hotel became the 11th landmark in the district to receive a plaque from Historic Places Mid Canterbury. “The purpose of the plaques is to identify the building as an important piece of local built heritage and to tell the story of why the building is historically significant,” deputy chair Nigel Gilkison said. The historic pub’s foundations are on the same grounds as the original Methven Canterbury Hotel. A former South Rakaia police constable bought a plot of land that rested on a town corner in the farming town Methven and in February 1883 the foundations were laid for the then known Canterbury Hotel. Thirty-nine years later the Canterbury Hotel nearly went up in flames when the block of shops next door caught on fire. “The Canterbury Hotel was spared, being separated only by a narrow gap of four feet,” Gilkison said Four months later, on June 19, 1922, the Canterbury Hotel fell victim to a fire which

started in the early hours of the morning. There were 17 people in the building on the night of the fire who all escaped safely. The local fire brigade took water from the open water race which ran beside the hotel, the fire was too large and they were unable to save the building. “This fire was said to have been one of the chief reasons prompting the initiation of a high pressure water scheme for the Methven township,” Gilkison said. The hotel was immediately rebuilt, opening in 1923. “The hotel that still stands on this site, still operates as a hotel nearly one hundred years later,” Gilkison said. The name of the hotel has been locally known as the Brown Pub since the late 1970s, in contrast to the Blue Pub, across the street. The two Christchurch earthquakes caused both pubs to perform extensive renovations. The earthquake renovations were recently finished on the Brown Pub, when the top of the chimney caught on fire on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. The fire caused damage to the roof and part of the top floor. The Brown Pub was able to reopen on the Friday, and they had their first customer within five minutes of opening.

From left: Trev Den Baars (owner), Liz McMillan (deputy mayor) and Nigel Gilkison (vice chairperson of Historic Places Mid Canterbury).

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Gosney a changed woman after fitness classes The health and well-being of a Mid Canterbury woman has been transformed after reaching out to a Sport Canterbury staffer. Now Teresa Gosney is wanting others who have faced similar struggles to take heed of the possibilities. “I am absolutely thrilled with how my life has changed,” she said. Crippled by anxiety and other medical conditions, the day-today routine had not been easy for Gosney. As a result, she previously struggled to venture out into the world, often hiding behind her husband. Her doctor subsequently referred her through to Sport Canterbury’s Green Prescription service last June where she engaged with Mid Canterbury Healthy Lifestyle Advisor Aimee Cosgrove. It was decided that Gosney try one of the Evolve group fitness classes at the EA Networks Centre. “Due to Teresa’s severe anxie-

Teresa Gosney ty I attended the first class with her,” Cosgrove said. She thoroughly enjoyed the class and her first major break-

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through was being able to attend the class alone the following week. Since that first introduction,

Gosney has been attending classes weekly with many people around her noting drastic changes, in both her physical and mental health since attending the class. Her husband, doctor and family have all observed her progress including improved relationships and increased confidence levels. Gains have been made physically also. “I’m now doing things I never thought I would be able to do, if I can do it, anyone can,” Gosney said. “I’m sharing my story because I want to help others who have struggled like I have.” Sport Canterbury said Gosney was a completely different woman. “She was never able to attend any groups; she is now able to go out and attend other groups without the need for a support person,” Cosgrove said. “She has also become more active and is often out walking I am really proud of Teresa and how far she has come.”

Practice run at the plant It appeared like a heightened situation, however the sight of armed defenders and multiple police officers in Fairton yesterday was nothing more than a training exercise. Operations took place near the Talley’s Ashburton premises on Wednesday with crews set up on Office Road near the Talley’s Fairfield site. The food processing company completed the purchase of the old Silver Fern Farms’ meat processing plant last year. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 030321-AB-9887

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Dairy prices up RNZ Dairy prices shot up to a fresh seven-year high in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction this week. The average price at the auction rose 15 per cent to $US4231 a tonne. The increase compares with a 3 per cent rise at the last auction two weeks ago. The price of wholemilk powder, which strongly influences the payouts for local farmers, increased 21 per cent to $US4364 a tonne. Almost all other commodities jumped in price, including butter, which increased 13.7 per cent to $US5826 a tonne on average. NZX senior dairy analyst Amy Castleton said this was definitely a higher result than anyone expected. Some analysts were predicting a lift, but only of 3 to 4 per cent. She said it had been a hotly contested auction, lasting almost three hours, with just 86 winning bidders over 23 rounds. There was strong demand out of North Asia with increased buying compared to the same time last year. Purchasers were generally buying up as there was a need for product to deal with Covid-19 related shipping delays, Castleton said. Rabobank dairy analyst, Emma Higgins, said the GDT result was definitely all about Chinese demand. “The cost of producing milk in China right now is expensive. Feed prices in China – particularly for corn and soymeal – have hit multi-year highs.” Higgins said freight and customs delays due to Covid-19 and China’s continued interest in increasing food safety stocks made the scramble for dairy product somewhat understandable. New Zealand was moving towards the end of the dairy production and sale season, she said, which meant the result at GDT would have less of an influence on the milk price. It was still a posibility that Fonterra may revise up its forecast payout range when it provided a financial update later this month, she said.

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Let’s give February an extra half day By Malcolm Hopwood

ebruary has come and gone too quickly. There’s probably a sound reason why the month was cut short to 28 days and only rewarded with an extra day every four years. It’s historic and probably made sense when Julius Caesar, then Pope Gregory, formatted the calendar. But is 28 days in February and 31 in March relevant or helpful today? It launches us into autumn when we’ve hardly had a decent summer and encourages us to

be like squirrels and gather our nuts too soon. It’s March so we feel the need to wear an extra layer, watch Super Rugby instead of Twenty20 cricket, prepare our GST returns early and multiply the number of road works in Mid Canterbury. All of this doesn’t need to happen. February has been circumcised and truncated. Now we have autumn-itis and it’s contagious. Barbecues get put away, retail shops start promoting heaters, men wear underpants with legs and you put antifreeze and jumper cables in your car. February is entirely to blame. So we have to put a stop to it and break with tradition. I want to crusade for an extra half day for

February. Crusade is a word that works when it comes to rugby. I’m recommending March starts at midday on February 29. It gives February an extra 12 hours. It’s not much, but it’s a start. My argument is firstly for novelty and enjoyment. How often are we awake and get to celebrate a new month? We’re all asleep in our PJs under the duvet when a new month comes around. It’s only New Year’s Eve when some of us stay upright to watch the fireworks and avoid the drunken hoons. So let’s make half day as important as hump day. We can celebrate it over cake and cappuccino.

“I’ll meet you at 11.45am on February 28, if not at 12.30pm on March 1” or “welcome to the afternoon session of the first cricket test at Hagley Oval, starting the following day”. It also has a practical side. The morning becomes available to complete February commitments and transactions. We forget the month has been reduced by some Roman Emperor. February ends and we haven’t bought the stuff for the school camp. So we give ourselves until midday to pay the bills, get the prescription from the pharmacy, renew our membership of the MSA and squeeze in a meeting with the accountant before 12

o’clock. The reality is New Zealand is anything from two to 18 hours ahead of the rest of the world and I contend it doesn’t matter if we fiddle with the time or date. It also gives us half a day more of February to cherish, hold on to and make the most of instead of snoring through the change of month. I’ve advocated for change before. The last time I protested the word manhole because it was sexist and rude. I wanted it changed to adult aperture, but my campaign failed. This time I believe I’ll have more success because being awake means we’ll do something about it.

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Short memories eye big spend By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

nvironment Canterbury seems to have a short memory. In 2020, it released a draft annual plan including a proposed 9.8 per cent rates raise but then the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, a lockdown put the squeeze on the economy and the councillors responded by whittling the rates rise down to a more acceptable, but still not great 4 per cent. The sentiment towards the ratepayer has waned in 12 months despite the ongoing economic impacts of Covid-19. ECan is now proposing a possible 24.5 per cent rates rise, or the back up option of 18 per cent. Not sure many people could stomach that right now, but it will be interesting to see how many take the time to voice that concern along the right channels to try and impact the outcome. I don’t mean taking to social media to complain, or whinging about it down the pub. Write that rant down on the submission form, when consultation opens next week, and send it to ECan. When councils across the country were cutting back on rates rises last year there were concerns what was delayed will still need to be done, and paid for, some day. There is work to be done but 25 per cent is quite the hike. The problem is, as councillor Ian Mackenzie explained this week, that the chair, Jenny Hughey, essentially allowed a blank cheque system for everyone to put in their wish list and gave them all the tick without considering if they were spending the money – our money – in the most efficient and cost effective way. The fiscal responsibility shown under duress last year has evaporated. A councillor from Timaru has even gone as far as suggesting ECan isn’t spending enough of our money. Sure, the Essential Freshwater Package reforms account for a large chunk of the rates rise, around 15 per cent, but its work ECan has, to a large degree, already undertaken and actioned. Ratepayers are paying for it twice – three times if you consider the tax dollars involved. ECan has failed us by letting the government completely dictate the terms and ignoring the fact that a lot of the work has been done across Canterbury. They haven’t gone in to bat for us, just taken the easy option and passed the hat around.

YOUR VIEW Gender equality As we approach International Women’s Day I #choosetochallenge the gender equality of the photo collage on page 9 of

Wednesday morning’s Ashburton Guardian. The collage includes eight photos of weekend sport; seven of men, one of a woman. The captions for each of the

men participating were positive; for example ‘Patrick Patea doing his best’, ‘Pat Allnut was all concentration’, ‘David McCormick is all business’ to give three. I wonder therefore why Ame-

lia McKeown’s great action shot was denigrated to ‘tries to fire one back . . .’. Really! I #choosetochallenge – ‘I will forge positive visibility of women’. Vivienne Williams

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Where’s my glasses?

lease tell me I’m not the only one this happens to! Monday, I walked into the lounge, looking for my reading glasses. I have several ‘cheap’ pairs of them lying in different spots throughout the house. During the 10-metre journey from the kitchen to the lounge something must have distracted me because as I arrived in the lounge, I had completely forgotten the reason behind my trip there. I can’t remember what it was that distracted me between the kitchen and lounge, but it further emphasises the point I’m making. Sometimes my memory failures really concern me! I can only blame so much of it on the ‘80s’. It’s amazing how those two issues in that one act have led me to this column. Let’s deal with the memory before we look at the eyesight issue. See what I did there? ‘Look’ at the eyesight and then ‘see’ what I did there. Anyway!! I’m told that my memory issues are commonplace with people my age and especially

Is it just me? By Phill Hooper

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so with those who did a fair amount of ‘experimenting’ in their younger years. It’s when you can’t remember what the reading glasses

rather positive looking news on Wednesday. A new drug that could come in pill form is giving hope to millions of dementia patients around the world. Researchers say the potential Alzheimer’s drug prevents the disease in mice, rats, and monkeys during lab experiments. The results are so “promising,” researchers expect clinical trials to begin in the next few months.

I’m told that my memory issues are commonplace with people my age and especially so with those who did a fair amount of ‘experimenting’ in their younger years. are used for that you should start to worry about the likes of Alzheimer’s disease. I still can’t help worrying about my memory loss though, that was until I found this

Such a drug may also ward off the cognitive breakdown in genetically prone people who don’t have the condition yet. Study authors say vulnerable individuals would be able to get

the medication after a simple blood test. A team from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital say the treatment belongs to a family of drugs called GSMs (gamma-secretase modulators). It works by destroying rogue proteins, beta-amyloid, that form sticky clumps in the brain and destroy neurons. The researchers are awaiting approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for phase 1 studies to begin. That sounds like very exciting news and has eased my memory concerns a little. Let’s deal with the eyesight now. A couple of weeks ago I popped into Specsavers to get my peepers checked out. It’s amazing how thorough an eye test is and how important it is to get it done, especially when one reaches a ‘certain age’. But did I jump the gun? A new drug that promises to help “people of a certain age” read without needing reading glasses has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration in the US for approval.

The eye drops – called AGN190584 – are a pilocarpine solution which doesn’t treat presbyopia, an age-related condition that causes gradual loss of the eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects. They help treat its symptoms. Instead of targeting the lens, the drops make the eyes’ pupils smaller, creating a pinhole effect that increases depth of focus. AGN-190584 is expected to be approved by the end of this year, according to a statement from Allergan Eye Care. I think the first thing they should ‘focus’ on is a catchier name! Sounds a bit like a quick fix to me, I think I’ll stick with the eye test and glasses thanks. Till next week Hoo Roo Phill Hooper A certain age Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Don't miss your opportunity to own this appealing character home. Located within the avenues it is an easy walk to shops and supermarket. Inside this cosy three bedroom home is spacious light filled living with original timber features and kitchen adjoining. Three double bedrooms and modernised bathroom with shower/shub, vanity and toilet. A second toilet is off the large laundry.

Architecturally designed in 2019 this 'as new' home is an immaculately presented family residence; situated in Camrose - Methven's premium subdivision on a large 1180 sqm rear section. With multiple indoor and outdoor areas this high spec property has been designed for both family living and entertaining purposes that will appeal to all tastes and requirements.

Originally built in the 1960's this delightful home has been updated for contemporary living, while offering the benefits of a generous 825sqm section and a sought-after location in a family friendly neighbourhood. A gorgeous new kitchen with loads of storage is the heart of the sunny open plan kitchen dining living area with adjoining separate lounge.

The perfect combination of rural township living offering comfort and tranquillity, defines this lovely three bedroom home built in the 1970's but updated to keep up with modern living including a new roof, new kitchen, bathroom, updated bedrooms and new carpet throughout. Warm, inviting, double glazed, LED lights, log fire on wetback, solar panels, heat pumps, HRV, heat transfer.

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Here is your chance to purchase a modern warm 4 bedroom home situated on 20 acres on the outskirts of Tinwald with the bonus of income from a well established cattery. The home boasts large open plan kitchen dining area with log burner and modern kitchen and large lounge area. A detached double garage & workshop sit next to this lovely family home.

4/5 bedrooms or 2/3 living areas. Built in 1977 this stately 2 storey home of 280sqm (inc double garage) sits down a tree lined sealed drive. Facing to the sun it is a warm family home of generous proportions. Excellent 8 x 8m workshop, skyline garage/workshop and 4 bay hayshed, spray irrigated, well sheltered and fenced. Excellent cattle yards. Expansive sheltered grounds and swimming pool.

Located 3 kms from Ashburton and perfectly positioned for enjoying country living and the benefit of being only minutes from all town services. Featuring a 1970's Summerhill Stone- 154 sqm home set in mature grounds with 1.436 hectares ideal for a work from home business or a great opportunity for buyers seeking the good life.

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Lake Hood showcases the best Mid-Canterbury has to offer. Enjoy the aquatic park and the proximity to the Ashburton township with ski fields, golf courses, cafes and shops all just a short drive away. This exciting new release of sections provides all the incredible amenity of this landmark development. With sections from 788sqm to 974sqm you can create the lifestyle your family has dreamed off.

The nuns have used this well planted private landscape and large family home as a retreat centre. Alongside the recycled brick 250m2 4 bedroom home is a modern spacious 2 bedroom flat (ideal for a dependent relation). The home boasts timber reveals and finishing throughout, double glazing, heatpumps and woodburner.

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This wee beauty is waiting for new owners offering three double bedrooms, open plan kitchen and living room, heated with a log burner. Separate toilet, bathroom and laundry. Single carport and plenty of offstreet parking, partly fenced. Double hobby room out back, plus outdoor area. Currently tenanted, (periodic).

This light and bright home is on a spacious corner section with good off-street parking plus single garage and car port. Open plan kitchen/living with island bench. Upgrading includes floor-mounted heat pump, carpet, mechanical ventilation in bathroom and kitchen. This property provides a great step onto the property ladder. Currently rented for $300 per week. Enquiries over $265,000 Web ID AUE2706234

This cottage is waiting for new owners. Existing roof to be re-roofed with Colorsteel long-run iron and lounge carpet to be replaced. Three double bedrooms, separate lounge, log burner. Combined shower/laundry area, separate toilet. Double garage and generous size section. Mt Hutt and Rakaia River on your doorstep for the outdoor enthusiasts.

Are you wanting to increase your rental portfolio? I have tenants that would like to stay. Fixed term contract in place. This lovely solid brick home makes the perfect rental. Modern kitchen, open plan kitchen living with indoor and outdoor flow onto a deck and private backyard. Three bedrooms, modern bathroom, log burner, single garage with workshop. Offstreet parking and secure behind gates. Offers over $340,000 Web ID AUE2678720

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Enjoy the established surrounds of a mature garden with this tidy three bedroom home. This Oamaru Stone home is warm, sunny, north facing living with some double glazed windows. Well designed with the convenience of a separate laundry. A good sized double garage plus a garden shed, a smaller sized section which is well planted whilst relatively easy care. Early possession available. Offers over: $425,000 Web ID AUW2656487

A truly unique property, situated on a full acre section (4047m2) with three street frontages offering great development potential. The dwelling is a category B listed heritage building of local significance being a former Presbyterian manse. A large land holding of this scale and close proximity to town provides plenty of scope for the astute buyer.

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8.0005ha bareland, ideal building site with great mountain views Excellent location with massive potential, two road frontages Fertile Wakanui silt loam soils 64m x 300mm well Options to lease unused land available

If you want to be close to Lake Hood but on your own, this is for you. Inspection by appointment Offers over: $499,000 incl GST Web ID ALE2741318

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Where Town Meets Country

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52 Murdochs Road NEWLAND

177 Burnett Street, ASHBURTON

• 4000m2 prime section on Murdochs Road • Town water, power and fibre cable to boundary, well. • Sheltered block in a popular location offering a great building site close to town • Covenants apply which maintains a realistic standard of improvements.

This retail tenancy is situated in a busy retail location opposite from the Ashburton Arcade entry. An ideal size to suit a variety of businesses. The retail area is complemented by an excellent storage room with rear access.

Price: $265,000 incl GST

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The building has been strengthened to >67 per cent NBS which provides for good security of lease term. Enquire today for more information.

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Frontrunner Ashburton Established Business This successful sports retail business has grown over 16 years of local ownership. Ashburton’s only specialised sports footwear business which has gone from strength to strength. The business is well located within a thriving bulk retail environment with plenty of on-site car parking. The Frontrunner is a well established national brand providing a national marketing network.

The business provides a wide product range of apparel and equipment beyond footwear, including some brands exclusive to the Frontrunner within the district. The addition of a sports massage service complements the needs for the most competitive of athletes. This offering gives the opportunity for a new owner to take the business to another level. Price On application

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Retail And Warehouse

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105 Victoria Street, ASHBURTON

74 David Street, HINDS

This multi-purpose building is suited to both retail or warehouse activities, located in the Triangle, central Ashburton. The property benefits from two street frontages, is currently rented on a casual basis and provides a blank canvas to the astute investor. A structural upgrade of the building is required by November 22, 2022.

Lots on offer here in the Hinds community, local school, garage and convenience store and more. All within walking distance. Good sized section 1,012m2. A spacious open plan kitchen and dining room flowing into the lounge, indoor and outdoor flow to the backyard. Three double bedrooms, bath, separate shower, separate toilet and separate laundry. Easy care section, chook house and garden sheds, carport. Lots on offer here, you won’t be disappointed.

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Are you looking for a low maintenance home with privacy? This modern home sitting on a 553sqm back section will appeal to a great range of buyers. This townhouse boasts three double bedrooms with builtin wardrobes. Workable open plan kitchen, dining and large lounge area that opens out onto

an established easy-care section. Heat pump will ensure yearround comfort. Good sized bathroom and separate toilet. Double attached garage with internal access and laundry area. Move in and enjoy your new surroundings. Call now for a viewing!

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If you are looking for a large family home then look no further! This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is bound to be a popular option and ticks many boxes on buyers’ wish lists. Whether it’s the two generous living

spaces heated by a log burner, the well-presented quarter-acre section, or ample garage space, there is certainly a lot to love about this property. Located in the growing community of Rakaia, you can live the rural lifestyle,

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• Three bedrooms all with wardrobes • New carpet, curtains some new paint, recently updated kitchen • Consented eco-friendly log burner • Bathroom has bath,vanity, shower

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• 3 bedrooms, master has ensuite and plenty of storage space • Open plan kitchen, dining, living • All bathrooms are tiled • Heating is by heat pump

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• 3 bedrooms • Sunny living area • 3 large garages • Loads of storage

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Tinwald 82 Wilkins Road

Great splendour

We are proud to offer this stately Oamaru Stone, two storey property to the market. It sits proudly on a 1,070sqm section and has great indoor outdoor flow, with a peaceful retreat upstairs. This property has a "Home and Garden" worthy presentation.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 18 Mar 2021 View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 Mick Hydes 027 437 9696

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A desirable lifestyle Larger 6,866sqm (more or less) residential section, and yet only 250 metres from the town boundary. Enough area to build your dream home. This section has been meticulously developed with a formed driveway.

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Ashburton Surrounds 191 Dawsons Road 6

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Eiffelton elegance Boasting a four bedroom home as well as a fully self-contained two bedroom flat separated by a triple car garage, the opportunities on this 2.6 hectare property are endless. Constructed in 2009, the rumbled edge concrete bricks give a modern yet natural appearance. The large kitchen with central island and breakfast bar is complemented with open plan dining and living areas. The separate lounge provides a quiet get away to relax, and the rumpus room is ideal for kids to have their own space for activities. A large stand-alone office is the perfect place to work from home.

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Pleasant Gully Offered in two titles comprising 1,547.615 hectares in total, being Pleasant Gully 1,383.34 hectares and the Walker Block 164.2750 hectares. Properties with this scale and location are rarely available and offer numerous farming options including forestry, hunting, stand-alone or an add-on property. Approximately 24 kilometres from Geraldine, outdoor pursuits and recreational activities can also be considered as other income sources. This is the perfect spot to get away and enjoy the outdoors, with the 'Pleasant Gully Huts' offering accommodation with the comfort of a hot shower and toilet, and kitchen facilities.

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Methven 151 Barkers Road 4

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World class views in Methven This Oamaru stone home on eight hectares with postcard views across the front lawn to Mount Hutt and the Southern Alps offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an office, a large open plan kitchen and living area, formal dining room and a separate lounge. Manicured gardens with established native plantings and extensive lawn areas include a grass tennis court. Enclosed clear span, lockable five bay shed with three phase power offers extra storage space or a business base. Three well-fenced paddocks with central laneway and wooden cattle yards are easily accessible. Properties like these seldom arise, so do not miss this opportunity.

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Methven 20 Barkers Road

Residential dream

This permanent material four bedroom home offers spacious open plan living, modern kitchen, dining with the living area flowing to a sheltered patio. The master consists of walk in wardrobe and an ensuite which is a wet room.

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The perfect holiday rental

Traditional charm with this 150sqm, two storey chalet style, three bedroom home that is ideally positioned for privacy and convenience. Featuring stunning exposed wooden beams and wall panelling.

For Sale offers invited over $399,000 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven 68A Spaxton Street

Methven 68B Spaxton Street

Alpine style home

This fantastic alpine style home offers two double bedrooms and one bathroom. With open plan living, dining and kitchen which flows to your outdoor space. Set on a private easy care section with off street parking.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 10 Mar 2021 View Sat 2.30-3pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven 4 Mackie Street 5

Consisting of five spacious double bedrooms with the master including a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite that opens onto the sunny deck. Open plan kitchen, living and dining area featuring an open fire place.

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Methven 191 Main Street

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Buy one or two?

With two double bedrooms, one bathroom and on a private back section, this could be the one for you. Currently achieving $290 per week in rental income. Open plan kitchen, dining and living with a sliding door to the outdoor living space.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 10 Mar 2021 View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Where past meets future

This 130sqm weatherboard home features three sunny bedrooms and a country style kitchen. Also includes a two room, self contained flat with kitchenette, living area, bedroom and bathroom.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Staveley 234 Flynns Road

Investors - act now!

This property presents multiple options for an investor with two properties on one title. The downstairs property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while upstairs has four bedrooms and one bathroom.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 16 Mar 2021 View by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven 10 McMillan Street

Sunny villa in idealic setting

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Exceptional lifestyle property

Looking to leave the city behind or a change of pace from your current rural lifestyle? Then this remarkable 461sqm property on 2.468 hectares just 20 minutes from Methven is a must view. Call for more details.

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World class views in Methven 151 Barkers Road, Methven with tiled shower. Also located in the northern wing are two generous double bedrooms with large built-in wardrobes, as well as an excellent sized office. The southern wing offers a double bedroom with outdoor access, ensuite and built-in wardrobe; an ideal room for guests to be able to have their own space. A large double garage is also located in this wing complete with cupboards, adding to the home’s ample storage space. The manicured garden areas are full of established native plantings and extensive lawn areas, including a grass tennis court. The sunsoaked patio on the western side of the home is ideal for barbecues and entertaining on long summer evenings. The enclosed, clear span, five-bay shed with concrete floor is fully lockable and is complete with three phase power, a toilet and basin. Three well fenced paddocks with central laneway access and easily accessible wooden cattle yards complete this stunning property.

An A1 eight hectare lifestyle property with postcard views across the front lawn to Mount Hutt and the Southern Alps, offering four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Built in 2007, this Oamaru stone property, built to soak up Mount Hutt in all its glory, has been a treasured family home, but the time has come to downsize. A large open plan kitchen and living area look out over the front lawn to the mountains. High pitched gabled ceilings exude grandeur and give a bright and open feeling. Adjoining the living areas are a formal dining room, and a separate entertaining lounge, perfect for watching sport or a movie with family and friends. The master suite is situated at the northern end of the home and receives excellent all-day sun. A large ranchslider door offers access to the patio along the front of the home as well as giving views across the plains to the mountains. The master is also complemented by a wellproportioned walk-in wardrobe and ensuite

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a 6 indicating the engine type (straight 6) was delivered exactly 70 years ago, in February 1951. The new model was the replacement for the A6 1500 series sports car, and its name referenced the cast iron (or ghisa) of its crankcase (G) and its engine displacement of 2000cc. The need to increase power output in response to the general trend in the Italian market of demanding higher-performing cars led Maserati to convert the A6GCS two-litre engine to fully exploit the

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A Muster of Utes Friday, March 5, 2021 Ashburton Guardian

By Bernard Egan

Alistair Stevens’ 1964 Morris Oxford Estate Wagon is just one of his classic cars.

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listair Stevens says he was probably only just knee high to a grasshopper when he first went to the Methven A&P Show, taken there by his

parents. He soon came to enjoy and look forward to Show Day at Methven. Everything about the event, the livestock, the machinery, the displays and most of all meeting up with others from around the district and further afield appealed to Alistair. The appeal has never worn off, and he has never missed a Methven Show. Typically he’s wanted to give something back, and he’s done by taking on various roles. Around this time every year as the day approaches Alistair is looking forward to the Methven Show, and that is especially the case this year. The Methven Ute Muster, a new event suggested by Alistair, will make its debut at this year’s show on Saturday March 20. So, what’s a Ute Muster all about? It’s an opportunity for owners to display their utes, and the response has been incredible. There will be prizes for various categories, like dirtiest/farmers ute, best shepherd’s and shepherdess’ ute, to name a few. There’ll be sights worth seeing! The Muster will also be featuring an auction. At this stage around 50 vehicles, including some rare examples, will be offered for sale, with proceeds from the entry fees going to support the Methven Walkway. For his part, Alistair owns a Ford Falcon Ute, which lives with a diverse group of other interesting vehicles and machinery on the farm. Alistair’s classic cars include a delightful little 1937 Austin 10, and a 1964 Morris Oxford Estate Wagon. He knows the history of these cars. Alistair is just the second owner of the Morris, which is in excellent, totally original condition, and has done low mileage.

The styling of the English-assembled Oxford makes it distinctive, as does it unusual floor mounted gear lever. Alistair says that the Oxford is a lovely vehicle to drive. He enjoys taking it on Vintage Car Club rallies and other outings where it never fails to attract attention. When, as a whip-

persnapper, Alistair was introduced to the tradition of attending the Methven Show, the thought of introducing a Ute Muster would not have occurred to him. But utes have changed, and the Methven Ute Muster will certainly showcase that. This Saturday, two weeks before the Methven Show, some classic motorcycles

will be seen in Methven, when their riders taking part on the AJS Matchless Jampot Hinterland Rally stop in town for lunch. Based in Mount Somers and organised by AJS enthusiast our own Roger Hart, the rally traverses the roads under the foothills following the path of the Rangitata Diversion Race. AJS are the initials of Joe Stevens, owner of the company which manufactured the motorcycles of that name. Given Alistair Stevens’ interest in classic vehicles, we asked if there could possibly be a family connection. Alistair’s not sure about that, but said “I wouldn’t mind if was my kinfolk, I’d claim him”. Methven is always a great place to visit, but will be especially so tomorrow to see some great motorcycles and again a fortnight later to see the Ute Muster.

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country town in the late nineties was struggling with a crippling drought, and the main form of income for the town was drying up with it, so something had to be done. In March 1999, a small group of community minded people came together with the aim to start a rural themed festival to bring visitors to Deniliquin, a beautiful vibrant town on the edge of the outback. With Deniliquin’s agricultural and farming roots and the magnificent Riverina plains nearby, the ute and the plains were chosen as themes for a Festival for people of all ages. The Deni Play on the Plains Festival was conceived in October 1999, a festival to be held on the flattest, natural, open plains on earth, with “Ute culture” being an intrinsic part of Deniliquin, it was unanimous that it would play a major part of the festival and hence the Deni Ute Muster burst into the national psyche. Today, the event annually attracts approximately 20,000 people of all ages to celebrate all things laconically Australian and the icon of the Ute.

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The classic Triumph Bonneville T120

riumph’s legendary modern classic motorcycle family has been evolved for 2021, with a host of significant updates across the line-up, including enhanced performance, capability and style. From the timeless classic Bonneville T120, T120 Black and T100, to the stylish and contemporary custom Street Twin and new Street Twin Gold Line limited edition, the laid-back Bonneville Speedmaster cruiser and the pure custom Bonneville Bobber, each one has been beautifully evolved.

New 2021 Bonneville T120 and T120 Black

The definitive British motorcycle icon takes its torque-rich 1200cc twin performance, sophisticated set up and beautiful Bonneville DNA and significantly upgrades it for 2021, delivering a new benchmark for timeless character and easy riding capability. With a significantly enhanced handling

set-up, courtesy of a major 7kg weight saving, new lightweight aluminium wheel rims and new higher specification Brembo brakes, plus new rider technology, including cruise control and enhanced riding modes and an even more responsive throttle, the Bonneville legend continues.

Engine and performance

The engine of the new Bonneville T120 and T120 Black is Triumph’s signature 1200cc, high-torque British twin, which has been developed for an even better riding experience. For 2021 the new T120’s engine mass has been reduced significantly through the use of a lighter crankshaft. Together with an optimised clutch and balancer shafts this has also reduced inertia, which provides the new generation with a notably more immediate and responsive throttle. The T120 has been specifically tuned to deliver high torque, from low down in the rev range all the way through the mid-

range, giving exhilarating performance throughout. The 1200 twin engine delivers 105 Nm of peak torque at a very low 3500 rpm and its power peaks 80 PS at 6550 rpm. With its sensitively designed liquid cooling system, the upgraded 2021 engine exceeds EURO 5 requirements, giving lower emissions than the previous generation and excellent fuel economy.

Enhanced Handling

The handling of the new T120 has been enhanced for 2021 with a 7kg weight saving. The all-new aluminium wheel rims (18’’ X 2.75’’ on the front and 17’’ X 4.25’’ on the rear) give a major reduction in unsprung weight and inertia, making the new T120 more agile and manoeuvrable when riding, and also when you’re moving the bike around at standstill. The braking system has been improved with a higher specification Brembo front brake, with a twin disc set-up and 2 piston sliding calipers giving excellent stopping

power and improved feel. Safety and control have also been maximised thanks to Triumph’s latest generation ABS and switchable traction control.

Enhanced Style

The unmistakeable and iconic Bonneville silhouette and style have been further enhanced by a set of touches that blend the T120’s iconic style with Triumph’s latest premium features. The twin clock set-up has a new premium 3D dial face with Bonneville branding and traditional typeface and colours. The multi-functional digital display provides the rider with all necessary information, and it is all controlled through the intuitive and easily accessible scroll button mounted on the handlebar. Premium chrome finishes have been used throughout, maintaining the signature timeless style, including on the mirrors, mudguard stay, indicators, silencers, handlebars, headlamp bezel and filler cap.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, March 5, 2021

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Taking Covid’s lessons Lessons learnt from a Covid-affected 2020 season have led Mid Canterbury Netball to do things a bit differently this year. In 2020, Covid-19 meant that the local netball season was shorter across the board, and it prompted the question of whether the netball season necessarily needed to be the traditional 17-week length it had been to that point. Did people enjoy the shorter season in 2020, and did they want to keep the shorter season? The question was asked of the Mid Canterbury Netball community in an end of season survey and as a result Mid Canterbury Netball decided to stick with the 17 week season for its ACL premier competition for now, but shorten the length of the rest of its competitions. The Ashburton New World junior competition for Year 7 and 8 teams on Saturday mornings, the Saturday afternoon senior (Year 9 and over) competition, and the Wednesday night social competitions will this year only be 12 weeks. Year 5 and 6 teams and the Midlands Year 3-4 Future Ferns programme, will both run over term 2, while the Year 1-2 programme will run in term 3 as usual. Mid Canterbury Netball centre manager Erin Tasker said 2020 was a difficult year for sports, but netballers were just glad to have had some sort of a season in the end. For a while there, it wasn’t looking that promising. Premier, social, senior and Year 7/8 competitions all ended up being between 10 and 12 weeks in 2020. Instead of the usual format of 3 rounds followed by semis and a final for the ACL premier competition, in

Junior Netball grades this year will remain at a 12-week competition following lessons learnt from a disruptive 2020 season. 2020 they had just the two rounds. “It prompted the question of whether we needed to have three rounds – was two rounds plus semis and finals enough?” Tasker said. At the end of this season, Mid Canterbury Netball will look at how the different length seasons for different grades and

competitions worked in 2021, and continue to refine the format to best suit the participants. With only a few weeks to go until the netball season starts, clubs around the district are taking registrations and starting trials. The Ashburton College Netball Club was the first to start trialling this week,

and other clubs will start trials from March 15. Premier teams will then get their first chance to test themselves on court when the Inter Centre Whakataetae tournament is played in Ashburton at the EA Networks Centre on April 10 and 11, before the local ACL premier competition starts on April 29. Saturday netball will start on May 8, followed by the social competitions on May 12. Tasker said by reducing the season length for some grades, it also gives some room to move at the end of the season. If Covid alert levels mean some netball is lost during the season, it will be possible to tack a couple of weeks on to some competitions. The 17 week ACL premier season is set though, and any lost games will be declared draws. That’s because there’s no room to extend their season. Tasker said there has also been a real effort made by codes to better align the winter sporting season in 2021. For Mid Canterbury Netball that’s meant clubs not trialling until March, and efforts being made to keep all competitions between the months of May and the first week of September. Although Mid Canterbury’s ACL premier competition has to start on April 29 to ensure it’s finished before the South Island Secondary Schools’ tournament. Anyone wishing to play netball in Mid Canterbury in 2021 who would like help finding a club to join can email info@mcnetball.co.nz.

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Friday, March 5, 2021 Ashburton Guardian SOFTBALL

Date changes for playoffs By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Finals week in Mid Canterbury Softball’s season will come seven days earlier than scheduled after the governing body of the sport locally accepted a change in dates to allow for the upcoming Secondary Schools’ Championships. Finals were originally set down to be played on Saturday, March 27 – but with teams and players out of action due to the schools’ competitions, Mid Canterbury Softball voted this week to advance the finals and semi-finals one week each to accommodate all players. That means that next weekend, March 13 will see the semi-finals of this season’s competitions with the finals a week later. The two Sunday dates have been set down as reserve days should weather interfere with play. Saturday’s Senior Mixed competition at Argyle Park featured three good games of play including a top of the table clash between Hampstead Heat and the Panthers. It was the Heat, however, who stamped their authority on the match, winning 18-4 in a dom-

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In brief Thompson in Japan Mid Canterbury born rugby player, Adam Thompson is back in Japan plying his trade. The World Cup-winning former All Black kicked off his season last weekend for new side, the NEC Green Rockets. It comes after the talented loose forward made an appearance for the Chiefs in Super Rugby Aotearoa last year, following a life-threatening illness which had threatened to bring an end to his rugby playing days.

Keith ousted in pairs

The Demons Rebels proved no match for rivals Fairfield Ratbags on Saturday, going down 13-5. PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 270221-JPM-011

inant display that sent a final warning to rival teams ahead of the business end of the season. Fairfield Ratbags continued their progression up the points ladder with another good win, this time beating the Demons Rebels 13-5 while Hampstead Phoenix and Fairfield Ragamuffins

fought out a close battle in the final game of the afternoon with the Phoenix side winning 13-10. Meanwhile, on Friday night the Marines and Angels and Sits and Giggles both advanced to the final of the Friday night Slowpitch tournament at Hampstead with semi-final victories.

The Marines and Angels beat Hawkies Hawks 26-22 while Sits and Giggles beat Laser Attack 1512 to set up an intriguing final. The fifth and sixth playoff between Hakatere Hitters and The Reigning Champs was a tight match with the Hitters eventually grabbing the win 14-11.

Allenton bowler, Sandra Keith continued her good week at the National Championships in Central Otago with a last 64 finish in the Mixed Pairs alongside Nelson’s Pete Hodson. Keith and Hodson dropped their first game in qualifying, but bounced back to waltz through to the knockout stage, only to be turfed out in the second round of play. It backed up a final appearance for Keith in the women’s fours earlier in the week, where they finished runner-up while trying to defend their title.

TENNIS

Strong fields assemble for Gala Cup By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Multiple Gala Cup winners, Rhys Cromie and Tessa McCann, head the entries as the No.1 seeds for this weekend’s instalment of Mid Canterbury Tennis’ showpiece event. The two-day event, which will encapsulate the best tennis players from the district in singles and doubles has drawn strong SPORTS RESULTS

■■ Cycling

Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers

16 km. 11 Riders. 1st. Brent Hudson CT. 34.27. HT. Go. RT. 34m 27s. 2nd. Nigel Chatterton CT.35.39. HT. 6.30m. RT. 29m 09s. 3rd. Rachel Reid CT.35.42. HT. 6.30m. RT. 29m 12s. 4th Larry Neal CT. 36.16. HT. 12.30m. RT. 23m 46s. F/T. 4th = Tony Ward CT. 36.16. HT. 12.30m. RT. 23m 46s F/T. 6th. Rob Hooper CT. 36.17. HT. 11.30. RT. 24m 47s. 2f/t. 7th Paul Summerfield CT.36.27. HT. 11.30m. RT. 24m 47s. 3f/t. 8th. Anthony White CT. 37.35. HT. 11.30m. RT. 26m 05s 4f/t. 9th Chris Reid CT. 37.35. HT. 11.30m. RT. 26m 05s. 10th Paul Hands CT. 38.29. HT. Go. RT. 38m 29s. 11th Nick Grijns CT. 41.18. HT. 11.30m. RT. 29m 48s.

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South Canterbury

Played on 27th & 28th February at Ashbury club Timaru. Association Croquet. Silver Badges. Winner A grade G Simpson Aorangi 2 wins on a count back. Intermediate T Dollan Waimate 3 wins. B grade G Benseman Waireka 5 wins. C grade J Parry Aorangi.

fields across the board, with both Cromie and McCann shooting for historic victories. Cromie has nine Gala Cup singles titles next to his name, the most of any player in the tournament’s history while McCann is shooting for her sixth consecutive women’s singles title after a fiveyear domination of the event. In the women’s action, a round robin will be played with McCann joined by Holly-Jayne Feutz, Isabella Van Dooren and

■■ Shooting

Otago Championships

27 and 28 February - Shot at 300 and 600 yards. TR, A grade. Chris Kershaw 321.40, Bruce Horwood 320.23, Allan White 319.35, John Snowden 319.33, Ken Chittock 319.33, Martin Fleming 316.31, John Miller 314.28. B grade. Kirihia McKee 307.23, Robbie Gilchrist 303.21. C grade. John Fleming 298.16, Bruce Plant 295.6, Pete Carter 270.6. FTR, Brian Graystone 369.13, Charlie Ledbrook 366.12, Sharon Grimsey 361.29, Murray Cook 361.19. FO, Mike Chui 383.28, Les Grimsey 372.19, David Smith 365.15. FTR Classic, J Pearce 378.19, Coby Snowden 349.11. Ashburton Outdoor Club. At 50 meters, 1 March. John Snowden 430/450, Robbie Hewitt 181/200, John Fleming 275/300, Carl Nordqvist 279/300.

■■ Softball Hampstead

Hampstead Slow Pitch: Marines & Angels 26-22 Hawkies Hawks, Shits & Giggles 15-12 Laser Attack, Haka-

Amelia McKeown, while the men’s field consists of Cromie, Jason Feutz, Peter Leonard, Connor Brosnahan, Lee Gilbert, Jake Parsons, Aidan Watt, Ryan Watt, Sam Cribb, Phil Crozier, Gullermo Fernandez and Luis Rumia. A number of other players are unavailable for singles play due to other commitments including Ashburton Country’s semi-final in the Tennis Canterbury Premier competition. Last year’s champion of the

men’s singles, Diego Quispe-Kim isn’t back to defend his title as he now resides in the North Island. Peter Leonard is the only former champion in the singles draw outside of Cromie. He has won the title on four occasions, consecutively for three seasons between 1994 and 1997 and his first title in the 1990 and 1991 season. Play begins at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre tomorrow morning from 9am with finals held on Sunday.

tere Hitters 14-11 The Reigning Champs. Mid Canterbury Softball Association: Senior Mixed: Devon Tavern Hampstead Heat 18-4 Panthers, Fairfield Ratbags 13-5 Demons Rebels, Devon Tavern Hampstead Phoenix 13-10 Fairfield Ragamuffins.

Team 6 beat Team 4 12-7: Nick Marshall lost to Matt Speedy 0-3, Chris Thompson beat Nathan Forbes 2-1, Phil Andrew beat Neil Keenan 3-1, Riley Broker beat Stacey Smith 3-0, Hayden Robinson lost to Matt Cassineri 1-2, Maggie Clark beat Jane Kingan 3-0. Team 8 beat Team 2 11-8: Paul Cousins beat Jimmy Hunn 3-0, Mick Hooper beat Wouter Myburgh 2-1, Hamish Trott lost to Rob Giles 0-3, Ian Dolden beat Amy Muckle 3-1, Sian Hurley beat Sarah Forbes 2-1, Andre De Beer lost to Chrissie Stratford 1-2.

■■ Squash Ashburton

Business Squash – Tuesday, February 23 The Guardian vs Midlands Seed - 10-1. Rabobank vs ANZ 7-4. PGG vs Greg Donaldson Contracting 6-3. ACS vs Agripro 3-6.

Celtic Squash Club

Results from the Celtic Squash Club’s summer league competition: Team 7 lost to Team 3 9-12: Ben Kruger lost to John McDonnell 1-3, James McCloy lost to Tim Kuipers 2-3, Mike Keen beat Jordie Hooper 3-1, Rebecca Abernethy drew with Nicky Dryland 1-1, Trudy Dalton lost to Neil Thompson 0-3, Craig Henshilwood beat Tate Dryland 2-1. Team 9 beat Team 1 11-7: Lee Barker beat Matt Speedy 3-0, Blair Horrell lost to Simon Kennedy 1-2, James Bowker lost to Chris Lima 1-2, Caroline Thompson lost to Hamish O’Reilly 0-3, Matt Cassineri beat Megan Bell 3-9, Chrissie Stratford beat Kate Williams 3-0.

SPORTS DRAWS

■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw 9th March LGU GNZ National Teams $3 9 Holes LGU. Report 8.30 for clubhouse meeting and draw. Start 9.00. Starters J. Bruhns H. Rennie. Cards D. Bell M. Moore. Kitchen B. Harris. Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

May and AG reunite Methven horseman, Ricky May and his old mate A G’s Whitesocks, will be reunited this afternoon at Addington Raceway. The outstanding pacer has been sidelined since suffering an injury leading into last year’s New Zealand Trotting Cup, but begins his march towards the Easter Cup tonight in a small but select free-forall race early at the twilight meeting. The now seven-yearold gelding finished second in a seven horse trial at Rangiora late last month to ready for tonight’s assignment.

All games to start at 9am sharp Allenton Moas v Hampstead Yellow at Hampstead; Methven Silver v Dorie Hampstead at Methven Domain; Methven Gold v Dorie A at ATTC; Southern Stars v Southern Shakers at Hinds; v Dorie A at ATTC; Allenton Kiwis - BYE. Junior B Grade Methven Black v Southern Stormers at Hampstead; Methven White v Allenton Wekas at Hampstead; Allenton Kokakos v Allenton Fantails at Allenton. Junior C Grade Methven Blue v Southern Skyrockets at Mayfield; Southern Strikers v Allenton Rurus at ATTC; Methven Red v Allenton Keas at ATTC. Please phone any defaults through to Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis 308 3020 as soon as possible.

■■ Softball Hampstead

Hampstead Slow Pitch: Finals Postponed to Friday March 12 Mid Canterbury Softball Ass: Under 13: 9.30am: D?: Regent Cinema Hampstead Braves vs Fairfield. Under 16: 9.30am: D?: Ashburton Subway Hampstead All Stars Mid Canterbury vs Fairfield Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis Draw Senior Mixed: 3.30pm: Hampstead Round 9 Grounds: Devon Tavern Hampstead Heat Saturday 6 March 2021 v Devon Tavern Hampstead Phoenix.

■■ Tennis

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Smith off the bench All Black Aaron Smith will start on the bench for the Highlanders in their match against the Chiefs in Hamilton tonight. Folau Fakatava will make his first start of the season as he looks to challenge Smith for the halfback jersey. The other key change will be All Black Josh Ioane getting a start at first-five while Mitch Hunt slots in at fullback, pushing Solomon Alaimalo to the bench. Man of the match against the Crusaders, Connor Garden-Bachop, retains his starting position at right-wing with Jona Nareki joining him on the opposite wing. The Chiefs will line up with four debutants in their first game of the season. The starting line-up includes Bryn Gatland who will make his Chiefs debut in the number 10 jersey with Jonah Lowe, Sione Mafileo and Samipeni Finau will also making their first appearance.

Six All Blacks feature in the starting XV, with Sam Cane and Brad Weber playing their first game as co-captains. Meanwhile in the forwards, the Chiefs start with a relatively inexperienced front three of Reuben O’Neill, Samisoni Taukei’aho and Sione Mafileo, a trio that boasts only 46 Super Rugby appearances between them. The Chiefs will allow 700 spectators into the Waikato stadium despite Covid-19 Alert Level 2 prohibiting gatherings of over 100 people. The Hamilton franchise will split the stadium into seperate viewing zones each with their own dedicated entry and exit points. The Crusaders meet the Hurricanes, who were humbled by the Blues in round 1, in Christchurch on Sunday afternoon, after originally being scheduled for Saturday. The Crusaders will name their line-up today.

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ACROSS 1. Very tiny crop is comic outcome of it (11) 8. Exaggerate one’s draughtsmanship and get into the red (8) 9. It’s non-u to use rouge, being a stern, monstrous person (4) 10. Geese flying in formation may pack in tight (5) 13. The time I left a voluptuously alluring woman (4) 16. Dogs and cats coming back on a walk (4) 17. Poet’s head-armour will give one directions if at sea (4) 18. Tear it apart right at the finish (4) 20. In a curious way the same backing is given idly as one goes (5) 24. Eton alters the sound of one’s voice (4) 25. Without knowledge, no rating can be made up (8) 26. Trouble-making, how can she nail girl? (4-7) DOWN 2. Something that occurs to one when one is almost late (4) 3. Earth thrown up, part being lost by bird (5) 4. Form of language one warbled when about fifty (5) 5. Winnie held Christopher’s first dog (5) 6. Feel pity for apprentice chef eater put out (11) 7. Charge an accuser with crime in rate of exchange (11) 11. ‘Yellow-Dog behind’ (Kipling) (5) 12. Moved slowly to the side of group-leader in misdeed (5) 14. Do as instructed to get honour at start of year (4) 15. The average person around the East (4) 19. Stay on the subject of doll we put in for nothing (5) 21. Doctrine laid down one will faithfully follow to a degree (5) 22. How one regards one’s comeliness (5) 23. Be bored and move unsteadily north (4)

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WordWheel Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

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How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word Good Verywords Good of 15 three Excellent 19 How 11 many or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s atsolution: least one five-letter word post, Previous ops, opt, opts, posts, pots,Good sop, 15 sops, sot, sots, Goodpot, 11 Very Excellent 19 spot, spots, stop, stops, top, tops, toss

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): One way to leave a party is to slip out without saying goodbye. It’s quick, but it only works well in a lively crowd. There’s something you want to get out of. You dread a long discussion. Wait for a diversion. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): It would be easy to blame a new person for what the old person did. You’ll know you’re doing this because your reaction will be disproportionate to what caused it. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): If the meaning of life is to give life meaning, you’ll be most fulfilled by today’s experience. You take it all in, make sense of it and then assign significance accordingly. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): In an effort to be strong, you might tell yourself that you don’t care (when you do) or that you’re fine with discomfort (that is heading toward unbearable): Get to a safe place where you can rectify your feelings. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): They say what’s not given freely is not worth having. On the other hand, some people are never going to give freely or fairly, so you have to extract your dues instead of waiting for benevolent disbursement. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ll find it hard to put a price on something, but you must, or you’re not going to be able to exchange it for what you need. Value is subjective, but you’ll find the sweet spot where a deal can be struck. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You don’t need to change anything about yourself today, though you may need to change who you’re sharing yourself with. The ones who get you will be curious, playful and delighted by your quirks. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): We constantly cast one another in roles according to what we each need in our lives. Play the role you were cast in if it suits you, but don’t believe for a minute it’s who you are. You’re the actor, not the part. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Focus and it’s yours. Get ahead of attention syphons. Think about what might distract you, and make contingency plans to prevent those outcomes. With disruptions to a minimum, you’re unstoppable. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You may say that you don’t want to get involved, but you can’t help but notice what the people you love are dealing with. Even so, resist the impulse to fix people’s problems for them. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Presentation is important. Don’t leave it to fate. The power play is to give people something to focus on. Later, they’re going to talk. If you’re proactive, you’ll greatly influence what they talk about. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): A bit of soul searching will be in order, but it’s not a long, deep process. This is a quick check-in to see how the move you’re thinking about measures up to basic tenets, such as the Golden Rule.

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ACROSS 7. Excessively pious (13) 8. And so on (2,6) 9. Nervous (4) 10. Young men (6) 12. Choice (6) 14. Family (3) 15. Operational (6) 17. Profited (6) 19. Chess piece (4) 21. Time without end (8) 23. Industrial action (7,6)

DOWN 1. Wary (8) 2. Hold to be true (6) 3. Dreadful (4) 4. Cheaply (colloq) (3,1,4) 5. Turn aside (6) 6. Pealed (4) 11. Painfully thin (8) 13. Pass (8) 16. Prohibited (6) 18. Shun (6) 20. Afresh (4) 22. Simple (4)

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Previous solution: ops, opt, opts, post, posts, pot, pots, sop, sops, sot, sots, spot, spots, stop, stops, top, tops, toss

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Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories. 10am

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Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us. New display – the history of six Methven women’s sports clubs are on display. Come and see if your mum, sister-in-law, grandmother or even you are featured in the display. Tee up a day and bowl on in. Donations appreciated. 2pm - 4pm Methven Historical Society Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us.

Every Wed March 6 Staveley Forest Open Weekend Mid Canterbury TimeBank and Staveley Camp Committee welcome you to Staveley Camp. Come for the day or stay the whole weekend. It’s free and open to anyone, just bring your food. All ages are welcome. The programmed includes a Learning Exchange event on preserving food and Tai Chi. Please register with Timebank if you intend coming: coordinator@mctimebank.nz.

Parent Talks Ōpuke 2021: Helping Families Thrive

Wellbeing Ōpuke are extremely excited to bring Parent Talks 2021 and invite all parents, grandparents and caregivers for an informative morning of guest speakers, cultural performances from local groups, an opportunity to mix and mingle, meet local groups and organisations and learn about their services at the Methven Resort from 9am.

March 10 Planning for 2021 Ara Institute of Canterbury’s first business breakfast for this year in Ashburton features Monika Barton PhD, MBA, PCC as the inspirational speaker for February. Find out how to generate the right mindset to achieve your 2021 goals and start the journey that will get you there. Held at the Ashburton Campus on Alford Forest Road from 7.30-8.30am.

March 11 Tutus on Tour The Royal New Zealand Ballet returns in 2021 with their much-loved regional touring programme, Tutus on Tour, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

March 13 Mayfield A&P Show Lots to see and do for people of all ages with the World Famous Pig Racing, tractor pull, live music and entertainment, showjumping, trade and craft stalls, Carnival side shows and much more. Tickets at the gate on the day. $15 per adult, school-aged children free. Charity Market Garage Sale Ashburton Pakeke Lions Charitable Trust garage

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat. All welcome! Child-friendly location. Please contact Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348 to register. 10.30am - 12 noon Hip Hop for Seniors Every Wednesday 10am-11am at the Ashburton Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton. $5.00 Phone 308 6817 Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm

sale at the Ashburton Racecourse from 9am-1pm on Saturday and Sunday. Good quality recycled furniture, household items, collectables, sports gear, garden and worship items, produce and baking. Donations accepted. No TVs, computers, heaters please. Pick-ups phone: John 307-6229, Malcolm 308-5770, Trevor 307-2629 or Dave 307-4349. Subject to return to level 1.

March 14 Gone South Tour NZCMA and the Branded Festivals are heading south with an array of supreme Country Music talent at the Ashburton MSA from 6pm. Have a Go at Golf Take the family along to the Methven Golf Club on Hobbs Road in Methven for a go at 6-9 holes for free. 1-3pm. Taste of Guatemala Discover Central American cuisine! In this event you’ll learn to make a couple of dishes typical in Guatemala and hear more about the country and its food culture. Your host will be Mercedes Walkham, local Ashburton resident, originally from Guatemala. Limited to 10 people so get in quick. Contact coordinator@mctimebank.nz.

March 17 Make Time For Your People Six face-to-face workshops will set the scene around being a great employer and employee. Attendees will gain knowledge about employment contracts and rosters, salary packages, accommodation requirements, as well as growth opportunities, wellbeing and building strong team relationships. Held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre from 9.30am.

March 20 Methven A&P Show The Methven A&P Show offers a wide range of activities to keep the whole family entertained. From livestock competitions, agricultural demonstrations and displays, amusements, sideshows and a range stalls selling everything from tractors to candyfloss. Ashburton Holi Festival The Ashburton Holi Festival is a spectacular and colourful celebration of diversity, happiness and love. Bring the whole family and join us at the

Little Groovers Every Wednesday during school terms Hakatere Presbyterian parish, 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald. Musical fun for 0-5-year-olds. Gold Coin donation. Call 03 308-5272 for more information. 10-10.30

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In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. 10.30am - 12 noon

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Ashburton Farmers’ Market Local grown fresh food and produce, hot drinks. North End of West Street car park. Bulbs of Hope (daffodils and tulips) are being sold at the market as a fundraiser for the Cancer Society. 9am – 12.30pm The Ashburton Toy Library

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106 Victoria Street, the Triangle. Open for toy exchange. 9.30am - 12.30pm Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future. 10am - 3pm

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Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. 1pm - 3pm

Last Sun of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon. All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music. 2pm - 6pm

Ashburton Domain for this exciting summer event that you don’t want to miss. 11am-3pm.

of dancers, including stars of Riverdance and Celtic Illusion, Celtica is the stage event not to be missed at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

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The Plains Railway Complex Open - 11am - 4pm. Vintage Railcar Rides operating, visit The Ashburton Fire Museum, Lynn Woodworking Museum, miniature train rides with Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers, view the Ashburton Woodworkers workshop - inflatable fun for the kids with The Popup Playground, and Coffee, cold drinks, hot food & snacks available from Loren’s Trailer. Tinwald Domain, 62 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton - view our Facebook page for further insight.

March 26 Celtica A New Era Of Irish Heritage From the producers of the smash hit show Celtic Illusion, comes the most exhilarating dance production, Celtica, a high octane modern Irish Dance show will storm the stages of New Zealand on its National tour in 2021. Staring an elite troupe

Longest Lunch A Fundraiser for Hospice at the Ashburton Clocktower, Baring Square, Ashburton. Cuisine from Ashburton’s top restaurants and cafes. Book tickets @ www.longlunch.co.nz. Master Hypnotist Brian Gee Watching Master Hypnotist Brian Gee perform his hilarious show is brilliant entertainment for all ages at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre at 7.30pm. A fundraiser for Ashburton Aviation Museum.

March 28 Messiah The Mid Canterbury Choir presents Messiah in the week prior to Easter - the traditional time messiah was always sung. Sixty singers, a combination of the Mid Canterbury Choir and extra singers from across Canterbury will perform messiah at St Stephens Church at 2pm.

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NOW Saturday & Sunday, 13 & 14 March 9am SUBJECT TO RETURN TO LEVEL 1 Ashburton Racecourse Thousands of items for sale! You Name it. We might have it! Bargains Galore! Cakes • Crafts • Collectables • China • Furniture • Bike • Garden • Kitchen • Produce • Sports • Workshop • Toys Cash or eftpos

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Sewing Machine Expo 2021 - Week of March 8th to March 13th Sewing Machine, Overlocker and Accessory demonstrations Monday to Friday. FREE Janome Artistic Digitizer Lesson. Babylock and Janome NZ Educators in store! Everyone welcome, come along to learn more about your own model or research machines to upgrade. ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE TO ATTEND! All are demonstrative only (no need to bring your machine) EXCEPT for the software lesson which is hands on. Please book your seat so we can plan for the number of people attending. For the full timetable please view on our website, Facebook page or contact us directly. Week-long specials: 20% Off Patchwork Panels 20% Off Selected Books – includes patchwork and sewing books/magazines. 20% Off Any feet and accessories purchased or ordered during the work shops. 50% Off Selected Dress Fabrics 158 Stafford Street, Timaru | 03-688 6764 | www.timarusewing.co.nz

MAYFIELD A&P SHOW Mayfield A&P Showgrounds

Saturday, March 13, from 8am All the fun of an A&P show ... Sheep, Horses, Ponies, Produce Shed, Biggest ever Pet Tent, Shearing, Scavenger Hunt and live entertainment all day Plus exciting activities for all to enjoy As always, there’s our World Famous Racing Pigs!

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GARAGE SALES CHANGE of dates. Pakeke Lions Charity Market Garage Sale. 9am Saturday 13 March, Sunday 14 March. Ashburton Racecourse. Bargains Galore. Subject to being on Covid Level 1.

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ASHBURTON Society of Arts, Short Street Studio. Summer Show Sunday, February 21, 11am - 4pm continuing until Sunday, March 21. Guest – Timaru Artist Anna Hawkins and a good selection from local members. Weekends 11am - 4 pm. Open other days when the signs are out or by appointment. Phone 308 4533.ASHBURTON Society of Arts, Short Street Studio. Summer Show Sunday, February 21, 11am - 4pm continuing until Sunday, March 21. Guest – Timaru Artist Anna Hawkins and a good selection from local members. Weekends 11am - 4 pm. Open other days when the signs are out or by appointment. Phone 308 4533.

ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Friday’s and Mondays. Meet Walnut Avenue hockey Pavilion. 12pm - 2pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Signing Centre). JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House, 44 Cass Street. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

SATURDAY, MARCH 6

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. 10.30am-3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Come and enjoy some stitching and friendship. Ashburton Seniors Centre. Cameron Street.

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am ASHBURTON PARENTING WEEK. 1st - 7th March, daily meetings and activities all free, see www. waitaha.health.nz/parentingweek/ 10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY, Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street, Methven. 10.30am

PEA Straw clean, no spray, $5 per bale off paddock, $6 per bale delivered. 175 Fords Road. Phone 0275 319 103.

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9am-12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Stallholders will have lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and more. West Street Car Park. 9am-12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS’ MARKET. Stallholders will have locallygrown fresh produce. North end of West Street Car Park. 9am-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

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Friday: Cloudy. Some evening rain. Northerly winds.

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Friday: Cloudy. Some evening rain. Northerly winds. Saturday: A fine morning. Partly cloudy from afternoon with a possible shower or two. Northwesterly winds. Sunday: Showers developing in the morning with a brisk southerly change.

A disturbed north to northwest flow, with several embedded frontal features affects New Zealand today and tomorrow. A frontal system moves across the country tomorrow, before moving away on Sunday and leaving a southwest flow behind. A ridge moves onto New Zealand on Monday and remains through Tuesday. Another frontal system approaches Fiordland late Tuesday.

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Saturday: A fine morning. Partly cloudy from afternoon with a possible shower or two. Northwesterly winds. MAX 22 MIN

Canterbury High Country

Friday: Heavy rain about the divide. Rain at times elsewhere from afternoon. Snow to 2000m. Wind at 1000m: Gale northwesterly 75 km/h, gusting 100 km/h in exposed places. Wind at 2000m: Severe gale northwesterly 100 km/h. Freezing level: 2300m about the divide, 2800m elsewhere. Saturday: Rain about the divide, heavy at times. A few showers further east. Snow to 1700m. Wind at 1000m: Gale northwesterly 70 km/h, easing to 55 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: Gale northwesterly 80 km/h, easing to 60 km/h in the afternoon south of Lake Coleridge. Freezing level: Around 2000m.

25 12 23 10 19 10 22 11 20 10 17 9 Sunday: Showers developing, with snow possible to 20 9 17 7 16 5 1800m. Southwesterlies developing in the morning. SUN PROTECTION ALERT 21 10 18 9 16 7 22 11 20 10 16 11 PROTECTION REQUIRED : 55 10 : 30 am – 4 pm 22 8 21 9 18 7 Even on cloudy days For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2021 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

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Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 18.1 Minimum 8.0 Grass min 2.7 24hr Rain mm 0.0 0.6 Month to date E 31 Wind km/h 1:41pm Strongest gust Sun hrs on Wed 5.1 17.0 Month to date

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THE LINE-UP Men’s Singles - Mike Lawson - Allenton, Brenton Donaldson Ashburton, Dan Hopkins - Hampstead, Bill Clarke - Hinds, Jeff Nowell - Methven, Tony Inwood - MSA, Max Cromie – Rakaia. Ladies Singles - Sandra Keith - Allenton, Diana King - Ashburton, Jo Collis - Hampstead, Heidi Wilkins - Hinds, Lyn Fensom Methven, Lorrell Chaney - Rakaia Junior Men’s Singles - Mick Buchanan - Allenton, Jim Mills - Ashburton, Manu Otene Hampstead, Wayne McCarthy Methven, Shane Calder - MSA, W. Jesson - Rakaia Junior Women’s Singles - Donalda Watson - Allenton, Larraine Mills - Ashburton, Jaimee Carrodus - Hampstead Colts Singles - Lindsay Ford - Allenton, Logan Ford - Hampstead, Richard Yeo - Methven, G. Hurrell - MSA, D. Foskett - Rakaia

Hampstead’s Jaimee Carrodus will defend her Mid Canterbury Sub Centre Junior Singles Champion of Champions title tomorrow on her home green. By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

They’ve defeated their clubmates, and today a line up of local lawn bowlers will chase Sub Centre glory in the Champion of Champion Singles at the Hampstead Bowling Club. One of the major events of the season, the Champion of Champion Singles is an event many players chase the right to be a part of, winning their way through their respective club singles tournaments before taking

on peers who have followed the same path in other clubs around the district. And the 2021 fields, across five different categories feature some of the biggest names in the sport locally, as well as a number of rising stars of the game too. Broken down to men’s and women’s, junior men’s and women’s and also colts for the men, it’s a huge day of bowls with plenty riding on success. Winners will earn the right to head to compete in the Canterbury Champion of Champions event, taking their bowling jour-

ney that step further. The women’s singles line up is headlined by former New Zealand representative and recent National Fours runner-up, Sandra Keith from Allenton, but she’ll face some stiff competition in a very strong looking line-up of women bowlers including in form player, Jo Collis, who will have the advantage of playing on her home green. The men’s singles features some of the best singles players in the district including Lowry Cup singles winner, Brentton Donaldson, from the Ashburton

Bowling Club. Also there is Jeff Nowell from Methven and Allenton’s Michael Lawson who had to beat a strong line up of players from Allenton in his return season to the sport after a number of years away from the game. Last season’s champion of champion titles were not competed for during the actual season, but play was held back in October to find the winners for the 2019-2020 season and a number of defending champions are back in action. Hopkins won the senior men’s title, incidentally beating Nowell in the final.

Donaldson won the junior men’s title and will jump up to the senior men’s division this time around and Hampstead’s Jaimee Carrodus will defend her title in the junior women’s singles. As well as the seniors, there will be plenty of interest in both the junior singles events and also the colt singles, with plenty of new names emerging to chase down titles. Play begins at 9am at the Hampstead Bowling Club and spectators are welcome, although under Covid, numbers will be kept to under 100 at any one time.