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The Plains Railway and Preservation Society is a hive of activity at the moment as people flood through the gates to get their hands on this year’s bumper pea harvest. Journalist Sue Newman stopped by yesterday and caught up with Trevor Petrie (left) and John French who were on site greeting hap-pea customers. FULL STORY

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Pea perfection at the Plains

INSIDE TODAY Instructing a logical step

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Peas, potatoes and hay, they’re the staples that keep the wheels of the Plains Railway and Preservation Society turning. Income from those crops cover the bulk of the society’s running costs, and this year a wet spring and early summer has meant bumper crops with all three, society member John French said. “God’s been pretty kind to us this year, it’s rained at the right time. We rely on him for rain because there’s no irrigation out here,” he said. And that rain arriving at the right time has meant a hefty crop in the spud paddock and peas that are just begging to be picked. The pick your own pea crop can be found off Frasers Road and for just $5 pickers can fill a five litre bucket, and that yields about 2kg of podded peas, French said. Over the past week the pea paddock has been a busy place with up to 30 pickers filling buckets at any one time. The pea crop might be a bumper one, but it’s likely to be past its best after the weekend. French is urging anyone who wants to have a few bags of new season’s peas in the freezer for Christmas to make sure they’ve picked and podded by Sunday. Any peas that are left on the vine are likely to be left to dry and bailed as pea straw. An 80-year-old potato digger is doing the heavy work in the Plains spud paddock, but society members still had to do the hard work of picking potatoes ready to be sorted and bagged for sale. Things are looking pretty good for the Plains crew, French said, with two crops of

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When Methven people want something done, they roll up their sleeves, put on their work boots and get out and do the job themselves. And so, when members of Methven’s Lions Club decided to bring the village’s walkway back to life, they mustered the troops, picked up their slashers and chain saws and got busy. The walkway opened in 1979 and ran for 11 kilometres. It was a joint venture between DoC and Methven Lions, but eventually its maintenance fell back on the community, and while there were individuals who invested hours in its upkeep, it eventually became overgrown and unusa-

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CONTACTS Editor Matt Markham 03 307-7969 Journalists Jonathan Leask 03 307-7971 Peas will definitely be on the Christmas Day menu for Harmony Goodhue-King, 14, Faith Solomon-King, 7 and mum Lisa King after they spent a morning picking peas in the Plains Railway paddock. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 101220-SN-6723

red clover and grass already cut and baled from one paddock and a third cut looking likely and a bumper crop of oats harvested from another. The oaten hay will be shipped to Japan. The King family were among the pickers out early on Thursday, with mum Lisa giving her daughters a few hours off school to take part in the harvest. Learning where their food came from

was important, she said. The family heads to Christchurch on Christmas Day to be with family and they’re counting their fresh peas as their contribution to the family meal. Fourteen-year-old Harmony is hoping for a gaming set-up for Christmas while Faith, 7, said she was happy to have whatever was under the tree with her name on the wrapping.

Walkway restoration true community effort By Sue Newman

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ble in parts. With the walkway starting its life as a Lions Club project it was only fitting today’s members were the ones to tackle the task of its revitalisation, project convenor Peter Garde said. The club recognised the scenic and recreational value the walkway had and decided to make its restoration a three year, three stage project. First section to be cleared was the Racecourse loop and this is now largely completed with carex planted along Mt Harding Creek and rocks used to stabilise the creek banks. A significant stretch of land between the the road and the walkway, however, is still to be planted, Garde said. This week he made a pitch to the Ashburton District Council’s biodiversity committee for

assistance with sourcing native plants for the area. The objective was to create a full native shrubbery, but the club didn’t have the cash to spend on the thousands of plants likely to be needed, he said. Help came from an unexpected source. Also at the meeting were dairy company Synlait’s environmental advisors and they were quick to commit to providing plants from the 80,000 plus they have growing in their own nurseries for use by suppliers and the community. “I nearly fell off my chair when they said they’d help us,” he said. Once the natives are planted in the autumn, the Lions walkway team will move onto stage two of the project, reopening the section of track running from the Methven Cemetery, behind

the showgrounds and along Barkers Road where it will eventually connect with stage one. Stage three around the Methven Golf Course, will be the tough one and will take a fair cash injection to complete, Garde said. He’s optimistic help will come, however, as the club has been asked to put a proposal to the Ashburton District Council and has also been given suggestions on funding sources they could tap into. Work to date would have come with an $80,000 price tag if contractors had been used, but by using the beg, borrow and steal method of volunteer labour, costs had been kept to around $16,000, he said. When completed, the walkway will cover 12 kilometres.

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Water reforms could crash our economy By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

The Ashburton District is anticipated to take a $57.9 million hit when the Government’s freshwater reforms are implemented. New Zealand’s approach to land and water management has been reframed by the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and associated legislation and an impact report commissioned by the Ashburton District Council indicates the flow-on effect for the district’s economy is likely to be dire. A conservative estimate indicates that, collectively, farm profitability across the district will decline $57.9 million (or 83 per cent) per year, while farm expenditure will also decline by $139.9 million (or 23 per cent). Ashburton mayor and dairy farmer Neil Brown described the impact of the legislation as the most significant the farming industry had ever encountered.

“It’s bigger than droughts, floods or anything mother nature could throw at us,” he said. In the drive to achieve a 48 per cent reduction in nutrient loss by 2035 all farm businesses will need to significantly change their production systems.

used for dairying and the reforms could see this drop to one-fifth. This will be replaced by a large increase in sheep and beef farming and a slight increase in arable farming. “For some dairy farmers to reduce their impact they’ll have to

We can get this done, but it’ll take time, science and money to get there – Neil Brown The process has started, Brown said, with a requirement to reduce contamination of lowland streams and rivers to 2.4 per cent or less next year, and many farmers were still struggling with this, he said. Dairy farming is predicted to be the hardest hit. Currently onethird of the district’s land area is

reduce stock numbers or do something else entirely, but whatever they do it’ll reduce their profit significantly.” The changes will come with a hefty price-tag and this is likely to push farm businesses beyond their comfort zone. Many are then likely to be faced with significant profit

reductions forcing a reduction in spending that will flow on to affect jobs on farm and businesses in the wider community, Brown said. Land values may face a 25 per cent drop and there is anticipated to be a loss of 653 employees from farms, service and support businesses in the district. “We can see from this report that the successful transition to better freshwater outcomes needs to be very carefully balanced with economic sustainability,” he said. Meaningful change could not happen overnight and it was critical the farming industry and community supported innovation and filling gaps in knowledge. “We can get this done but it’ll take time, science and money to get there. This will help our farming practices to evolve so that we can continue producing food and fibre, and minimise the negative unintended economic consequences for our community.” The report stated that meeting the new freshwater reform targets would be even more challenging

than what farmers have already been working towards in the Canterbury Land & Water Regional Plan. It was a conservative report that had been peer reviewed so it was credible, Brown said. Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers president David Clark is also sounding warnings over the impact of the plan saying the $282 million reduction in farm working expenditure and the $113 million reduction in after tax profit was the money that was not only reinvested in farm businesses, but was also spent in other businesses across the district. The change required and the impact of that change was ‘mind numbing’, he said. “And this analysis is very conservative,” he said. This is the first report to be commissioned investigating the economic impact of the Government’s National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management Reforms on the Ashburton District. The full report is available on the Ashburton District Council’s website.

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Driving instructor a logical step By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

Driving has always been a big part of Dave Campion’s life. Whether in his native land of England, farms in Australia and New Zealand, or owning his truck-based stock feed business in New Zealand, Campion has driven everything from trucks, to tractors, from farm machinery to motorbikes, which he also raced for eight years. When chronic arthritis in his shoulder forced him to give up any heavy lifting, Campion cast his eye around for an alternative income, and came up with driving instructor. “I have been driving for over 50 years and have certainly learnt a few tricks along the way, so it seemed a natural progression to move into teaching.” In order to see if he had what it takes to be a driving instructor and before he forked out the $4500 course fee, Campion became a driving mentor in February, which he found he enjoyed. Things were travelling along nicely until Covid-19 lockdown crashed his plans. However, even in the short time he was mentoring Campion knew instructing was for him, so when we were all freed from lockdown he enrolled in the June and July intensive AA instructor’s course. “I am now qualified to teach both car and motorcycle pupils,” he said. His L2D driving school motto is, teaching driving skills and road craft.

Driving the car is the easy bit really, it’s looking at the big picture, checking what other drivers and road users are doing around you, that’s the hard part

Driving instructor Dave Campion loves his bright blue L2D Suzuki Swift dual control car. “When we learnt to drive we were taught the basics, starting, stopping, turning and how to use the handbrake, so I start with those and then move on.”

Next on his teaching list is hazard perception, hazard awareness, driving defensively and looking well ahead, far beyond where you think you need to. If

you are looking well ahead you are aware of what’s coming up, he said. “Driving the car is the easy bit really, it’s looking at the big pic-

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ture, checking what other drivers and road users are doing around you, that’s the hard part.” The L2D Driver Training facebook page has more information.

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Huge grant boosts hospice fundraising pot By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

When you’ve got a fundraising target of $500,000, a single grant of $150,000 gets you smiling. And at Hospice Mid Canterbury the team couldn’t wipe the smiles from their faces when they found they were winners in the latest Community Trust of Mid South Canterbury grants round. The Hospice trust bought a former doctors’ surgery on Sealy Street from Leigh and Murray Wackrow, and while it’s now their headquarters, they’re still raising funds to complete the purchase. Raising that money is Tony Todd’s challenge and he’s working with the hospice board on a three-tier fundraising project they believe will net them the cash they need. Trustee and Hospice founder Jane Wright said the organisation’s foundation appeal had been launched and this had a goal of attracting 20 individuals or organisations to donate $5000 each. Twelve foundation grants have already been taken. At the same time it applied to the community trust hoping to secure a grant. “This is a very significant amount and we’re incredibly grateful. It’ll make a huge difference in our fundraising campaign,” she said. Other donations were coming in regularly and a general fundraising campaign will start in the new year, Wright said. For the community trust, board member Jane Argyle said the hospice application was a winner on every front. “It’s inter-generational and it benefits the whole district,” she said. The latest round of grants from the trust was its largest for some time, with $1 million given away. Grants are made from the trust’s $58 million investment pool, but there is also a contingency fund that allowed one-off significant donations to be made. “These projects are like our rainy day money projects,” Argyle said. Deciding grant recipients is complex and there are always those who don’t make the cut, trustee Alistair Wing said. This round there were $2.8 million worth of grants sought by 32 organisations.

A $150,000 grant from the Community Trust of Mid South Canterbury has significantly boosted the property purchase fund for Hospice Mid Canterbury. From left Hospice fundraiser Tony Todd, manager Debbie Mackle, volunteer services manager Belinda Brand, trustee Jane Wright with community trust board members Jane Argyle and Alistair Wing. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 091220-SN-6718

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Playground result of partnership By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Lagmhor School officially opened its new state of the art playground on Thursday. Principal Hilary Boyce said the new playground was the result of a strong partnership between ABS Lagmhor and the Lagmhor Community Society. “It underlines the juxtaposition of the school being part of the community and the site acting as a community hub,” Boyce said. “We have the community pool here and now the playground is a great addition to the facilities that the families can access. “It was really driven by the community as they identified the need for a new playground and worked hard to get the necessary funding.” Capping off the hard work from the community, the Lions Foundation chipped in with a grant of $28,000 which allowed the playground to be ordered at the end of July. Once the playground was installed the community got on the tools to construct the boundary and fill it with the pea gravel to complete the project. The new playground sits on the site of the old school building which was demolished. “It had served its time and was

ABS principal Hilary Boyce, The Trust Ashburton’s Roger Paterson, Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown and representatives of the Lagmhor Community Society test out the new playground at Lagmhor School. PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK a case of borer holding hands to keep it standing.” In its place was a new off-street school car park, allowing for safer

school drop-off and pick up with the school on a 100km/h section of Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Road.

While the playground was officially opened this week, Boyce said the pupils had already given it a thorough test run.

However, after mayor Neil Brown cut the ribbon a bigger attraction soon cleared the playground as Santa stopped by for a visit.

Augmented reality art offering wows locals By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

An entrancing step into the future. Local art patrons were transported into an augmented reality setting this week when Kiwi artist Joseph Michael brought his latest presentation to Ashburton. Amazon – Raised Up Sky was the main attraction at the Ashburton Art Gallery on Wednesday which added an interactive element for the dozens of guests there on the night. The presentation is described as an augmented reality (AR) artwork that explores the interconnectivity of humans and nature, a groundbreaking fusion of art and science placing the viewer in the heart of the Amazonian rainforest. A short documentary on the concept was screened before some attendees donned AR smartglasses to experience the trees in a virtual form.

The project has been funded by the Latin America Centre of Asia Pacific Excellence. “The idea is often when I’m photographing and recording trees in the Amazon and here in New Zealand, and to bring them in to the gallery space or bring them into the world,” Michael said. One of the key themes of the documentary film was comparing the trees of the Amazon with those found in New Zealand. Although based in Auckland, the groundbreaking artist has family ties to the Mid Canterbury plains. “My sister has a farm near Mayfield just outside of Ashburton,” he said. “They’ve been very supportive of my work over the years.” Michael also provided a talk for guests where he also touched on his 2016 expedition down to Antarctica in which he photographed the icebergs, alongside his journey through the Amazon for his latest work.

The AR technology was a hit among attendees at the Ashburton Art Gallery on Wednesday night.

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ention plans, policies and strategies and most people switch off. Add water management into the mix and if you’re not all ready zoned out you’re probably heading for the hills. Take a minute. Since we started making a living from the land and sea, they’ve been natural assets we’ve taken for granted. We’ve sown, reaped, tilled, fertilised, fished at will with, for decades, little thought of consequences. But today, just as it’s always been, we’re reaping what we’ve sown, in the most alarming way possible. Our rape and pillage ways of the past have caught up with us as developments in the areas of

By Sue Newman

FROM THE PRESS BENCH science and technology are able to tell us the results of decades of neglect – albeit neglect in ignorance. But righting those past wrongs will come at a high price. You can’t simply flick a switch and fix a degraded, polluted water way, remove chemicals from the soil. It took decades to get to this point and it’ll take decades to recover. But we don’t have decades

and therein lies the problem. The government has done what governments do, wield a big stick, lay out the rules and basically tell those who make a living from the land to get on with it. The getting on with it has a big name, the National Policy Statement on Freshwater management. And it’s a big target that comes with high costs. There’s no doubt, meeting nutrient loss targets by target date will cost livelihoods, but it won’t be just the farmers at the coal-face who’ll be affected. Cut the money flowing from the rural sector and we all feel the pain. This plan is one we can’t ignore. We’re in for a decade or so

of dramatic change and a lot of it won’t be pleasant. But what’s the option? To help the community get its head around the plan and its implication, the Ashburton District Council has prepared an economic impact report that spells out exactly what we can expect. It makes grim reading, pulls no punches. Yes it’s about water quality, yes it’s about land management and yes in themselves they’re pretty soporific reading, but you can’t afford to sleep through this one. Forewarned is forearmed. Check out the report on the council’s website and let the reality check hit.

In brief Water restrictions Hosing restrictions are the first sign that hot weather has arrived, and the Ashburton District Council has now imposed level one restrictions on several of its supplies. From today Chertsey, Fairton, Hakatere, Hinds, Methven, Rakaia, Mt Somers and Mayfield will move to level one restrictions. This means residents are only able to use a hose or irrigtion system on alternate days – even dates for even house numbers and odd dates for odd house numbers. Ashburton and Lake Hood remain restriction free.

Rosemary Britten Rosemary Britten, author of Between the Wind and the Water, the history of the Ashburton County Council from 1876-1989 when it amalgamated with the Ashburton Borough Council to form the Ashburton District Council, has died. Britten was commissioned to record the history of the council, the county and the people who had shaped the rural community over those 113 years.

Lake Hood fishing

Moving from one site to another

If you want to spend a summer evening fishing, then Lake Hood could be the spot to go. Anglers are likely to catch a brown trout or perch in the lake, but before they cast a line, they need to make sure they have a current fishing licence, says Fish and Game.

Plant insurance As part work under way to protect the small areas of native vegetation around the Mid Canterbury District a plant insurance project is under way. This involves identifying protected areas where plants can be raised to ensure the original species are not lost. Several years ago 120 roadside sites with significant vegetation were identified, but many of these have disappeared, crating the need for an ‘insurance’ site or sites where seedlings can be transplanted.

Lake Camp Ashburton District Council have under taken a pest control programme at Lake Camp with 3 possums, 8 hares and 27 rabbits caught. A weed control programme has also been undertaken and planting areas have been mulched and fenced.

Ashton Beach

Ashburton’s i-SITE building may have been unwanted in the town centre, but it looks made for purpose as the Mid Canterbury Aero Club’s new headquarters. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 091220-SN-6702

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The journey might have been short in distance, but it was long, lumbering and slow in time when Ashburton’s unwanted i-SITE building moved from the town centre to its new home at the Ashburton Airport. Under cover of darkness the town centre building was transported along East Street with several detours to avoid low hanging power lines, trees and street bulges, before finding its way to the airfield.

The aero club won the building in a two-tender race after it became surplus to the Ashburton District Council’s requirements after its life as an information base ended. For the aero club it was the perfect way to replace its now demolished headquarters that had been relocated to the field decades ago. For club president Ian Begbie, the arrival of the building at the airfield was a significant event. He parked up and watched it on the final leg of its journey, as it moved down Smithfield Road and Milton Road to avoid the steep camber, sweeping bend on what would

have been a far shorter route down Seafield Road. “It was a great sight, especially when it was coming down East Street, it was impressive, it took up the whole road.” The building has been moved onto temporary piles while work on its permanent foundations is completed with the move to its final resting place anticipated to be shortly after new year, Begbie said. “Once we get it onto its final site there’ll be a bit of a rehash inside and a lot of gib will need to be stripped out and replaced. There’s quite a lot involved,” he said.

The refit of the building won’t be left to volunteers, the club will be calling in the experts. “It has to be done properly and we need the professionals to get in there and get it done.” One of the big changes for airfield users will be finally having an air-side toilet. Currently there is no public toilet at the airfield, but one of the two toilets in the new building will be accessible without entering the club house. A few months into the new year, the building will be officially welcomed to its new home with an official opening.

As part of the council’s biodiversity work at Ashton Beach a consultant has been engaged to prepare a lizard management plan and wildlife permit application. To create a new dedicated area for motorbike riders at the beach, it is necessary to move a small lizard population to a new site.

40km/h school call A rural school principal, who fears it will take a child’s death for a speed limit reduction outside his school, has prompted a new call for a standardised 40km/h school speed zone across the country. Lake Rerewhakaaitu School principal Rick Whalley is frustrated at a so-far unfulfilled request for a speed limit reduction outside his school. However, the council says it is in the process of reviewing speed zones outside schools in the district and proposed speed limit changes are likely to go out to public consultation early next year.

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Not a time for pleading ignorance By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

o a portion of this community, news of freshwater reforms and the potential impact they are set to have on our economy won’t even raise an eyebrow. Ignorance is bliss sometimes. And often the less we actually do know about some things, the better. However, in this instance, we can ill-afford to be without at least some knowledge. You might not know, nor understand, the finer intricacies of farming life. You might not know what yields the best returns from the paddock to the home – but you do share something in common and that’s locality. We’re a staunch bunch, but we’re a collective bunch and across the plains you’ll find people ready to have their fellow locals’ backs at the drop of a hat. And this is one of those occasions. Put lightly, this isn’t the time for an urban and rural divide. Push that to one side for a minute and be ready to stand alongside your fellow Mid Cantabrians, shoulder-to-shoulder. I don’t pretend to know everything there is to know about the rural sector, but I know and have enough respect for the thoughts and opinions of people like David Clark that if he’s concerned, then I’m concerned too. Predictions are settled at a close to $58 million hit for the district – a huge figure. Couple that with the ever-lurking presence and aftershocks of Covid-19, a similar situation when it comes to Mycoplasma bovis and there are set to be some tough times ahead for everyone if the predictions are to be believed. So, how do we help? We try and understand as much as we can. Be prepared to take some time to learn of the ramifications of these reforms and take stock of what experienced and knowledgeable people like David Clark and mayor, Neil Brown are saying. Everyone wants a cleaner and greener environment – there’s no denying that. But at what cost will that come to one of the beating hearts of this country. That’s the damage we should all be concerned about.

YOUR VIEW CBD On behalf of the Ashburton Litter-free team, a big congratulations to the local churches and the Retailers’ Association for their combined efforts to fill the CBD’s empty shops with some Christmas cheer. A fantastic way to spread the joy at this time of the year and to help disguise the fact we have so many vacant shops in the area. Litter-free Ashburton also wishes to sincerely thank the Ashburton District Council, Ashburton Guardian, Ashburton Courier, and Hokonui Radio

station for continuing to support and advertise our group collections throughout the year. Our ‘little band’ is growing and making a real difference to the town and it’s reserves. Litter-free Ashburton

Budget advice It was great to read of the success of the Presbyterian Support-provided budgeting service, but I would like to amplify the comments of the manager and acknowledge the history of budgeting in Ashburton and the involvement of many volun-

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teers over the years. The Ashburton Budget Advisory Service previously provided this service and was incorporated in 1993. Prior to that, budgeting advice was given by the Safer Communities Council. Jeannette and Muriel, the two budgeting mentors pictured with the Guardian article were trained under the auspices of ABAS and provided sterling service to that organisation for several years. In 2014 due to the increasing demands on a volunteer body and the changes in Government funding, an agreement was

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Bowie’s attempt to turn the pitch into a sticky wicket was, thankfully, quickly rectified.

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eather played a big part in the day’s play at the 4-year-old Birthday ‘One Dayer’ at the Nixon Street Cricket Ground last Saturday. Although the day dawned nice and fine, the event director (Amanda) in consultation with the head groundsman (me) decided the forecast was bad enough to make a call early to change venues from the domain to the home ground. Some may suggest the domain’s size makes it better for family cricket, but I have always preferred a boutique ground. Like all good groundsmen, I had worked on the alternative wicket the night before just in case the Metservice team were on the mark with their predictions. Threatening clouds could be seen as I looked south on Saturday morning, even though the ground itself was bathed in sunshine. I gave the wicket a quick mow in the hope of removing some of its green tinge, as I felt the bowlers already had an unfair advantage. To be fair the wicket looked like it had already had 10 days’ play on it. There were no cracks in it for Tony Greig to explore with his trusty set of car keys, but there were several craters. Those craters were exactly the same size as a dog pee puddle! Just as I was standing there thinking to myself, if you can’t get some movement off that wicket, then you need to give up bowling, a member of the ground staff (Bowie the Lab) got some ‘movement’ of his own right in the middle of the wicket. There was every chance the odd

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delivery would skid on a bit now. Then it happened! A groundsman’s worst nightmare (apart from a dog having a dump on your wicket), it started raining and my covers were being used by the event manager to cover some of the seating in the ‘corporate area’. So, like some of the ‘Bay 13’ spectators (chickens) the pitch

was exposed to the elements. Play did eventually get under way though, and yes there was plenty of assistance for the bowlers who were prepared to bend their back. Actually, that’s a lie, even some the Star Cricket Club bowlers from the 90s could have got something out of this track. The odd delivery looked like Chris Pringle had been giving the ball his bottle top treatment. There were plenty of runs scored though, especially from the batsmen who didn’t ‘wog’ to cow corner, kept a straight bat and played in the ‘V’, much like I did throughout my cricket days.

The Bay 13 chickens had the ideal vantage point.

One thing I was a little bit disappointed in was the lack of sledging. Amanda’s family has got a bit to learn in this department. They are all too bloody nice! They could certainly learn a thing or two off any Allenton cricketer ever, or my brothers. One of whom, in a face-to-face, mid-pitch altercation said to me “I’ve seen your mother naked” after beating me outside the off stump. On reflection a 4-year-old’s birthday party is not the ideal setting to teach some sledging basics. All things considered it was a

good day’s play. In fact we could have probably squeezed in a few more overs had it not been for more wet stuff late in the afternoon, but that craft beer is hard to turn down eh? Till next week Back to the central commentary position Phill Hooper Groundsman 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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An outstanding property of high quality finishes - giving an air of style, space and sophistication. In two separate titles, this beautifully landscaped property is unique. Multiple living areas including a large loft retreat. Outdoor living for all seasons with a retractable louvre roof system. With four bedrooms, office and four living areas this property can cater for all families. No open homes. Inspection welcomed by appointment. Price: On application Web ID AUW2538049

This family home is one to admire. A spacious two storey home with loads of storage. Three double bedrooms plus store rooms and two offices, two bathrooms, first floor with spacious landing opening to first floor deck and large open plan living areas with separate lounge.

Stunning mountain views in a prime Racecourse Road location. So close to town amenities and just a short walk to Allenton and so convenient that kids could bike to school. These sections benefit from town services including water supply and fibre connection. Generous sized lifestyle sections provide plenty of space suitable for the most adventurous

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builds and surrounded with some of Ashburton’s finest homes. General covenants for this subdivision will ensure standards are maintained to protect your investment. The rear lots are to be accessed by either sealed road or shingled accessway. Enjoy the peacefulness of rural living. The perfect balance of lifestyle choice.

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20 Cavendish Street, ALLENTON

9 Rapley Street, HAMPSTEAD

42 Cameron Street, ALLENTON

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163 William Street, NETHERBY

73 Thomson Street, TINWALD

Shop – 3 474 East Street Popular retail location situated within the bustling Countdown (North) complex will appeal to a variety of businesses. Surrounded by a café, food takeaway, pharmacy and audiologist, this tenancy was previously utilised as a hair salon and would suit many businesses. Comprises an approximate floor area of 45m2. Fit-out includes polished concrete floors, suspended ceiling and air conditioning. By Negotiation Web ID ACL2602301

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20 Melcombe Street, Tinwald, Ashburton

Expected to be highly sought after by investors, first home buyers and families needing space, this generous 1012sqm (more or less) well maintained corner property offers a range of possibilities. The open plan kitchen and dining flow into the large sunny lounge which opens to a huge deck designed for a spa pool or even a spot to set up the barbecue. The thoughtfully designed partially covered deck with a bar has entertaining guests in mind.

Four double bedrooms served by one updated bathroom. Heat pump, compliant log fire and HRV. Immaculate lawn and gardens have been lovingly planted out over the years and boast a range of trees, colourful shrubs and landscaped planting with irrigation. A double garage, wood shed and off-street parking complete this fantastic picture. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your chance to make this house your home!

Price: By Negotiation Over $475,000

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Approx Floor Area 170sqm

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Ashburton Surrounds Winslow Willowby Road

Smart executive townhouse

This sunny executive style two storey townhouse is seldom found in such a convenient location. Open plan dining/living area, with separate kitchen are located on the ground floor. Second level includes two very spacious bedrooms and a large bathroom.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz

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Lifestyle opportunity plus Located just off State Highway One at Willowby and only 6km from Ashburton this 2.099 hectares (more or less) bare land property with a developed well to supply domestic and stock water offers a multitude of options.

Asking Price $285,000 View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Tinwald 82 Wilkins Road

Ashburton Surrounds Methven Highway

Opportunity for a desirable lifestyle Larger 6,866sqm (more or less) section is only 250 metres from the town boundary. This section has a formed driveway, connected water and wastewater from the boundary plus EA fibre and copper from the section to road boundary.

The golden triangle Price on Application View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Located on the corner of Racecourse Road and Methven Highway, is this 8.3 hectares (subject to survey) bare land property. Excellent Mayfield soils coupled with almost 360 degree shelter make this an exciting proposition.

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Methven Racecourse Avenue

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Equus Park

Sale includes land and building plus stock at valuation. Superior country pub operating as a cafe', bar and restaurant. Located on the north eastern side of the Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road in Mayfield.

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Price by Negotiation Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz

Asking Price $550,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

• Equus Park sections range from 985sqm to 2,533sqm subject to survey • Prices start from $195,000 • Titles expected April - May 2021

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Methven 39 Racecourse Avenue

Methven 29 Camrose Avenue

Mountain views and hot pools

Situated in a lovely quiet back section on the edge of Methven, this chalet style home ticks all the boxes; mountain views, walking distance to the up and coming hot pools and right on the doorstep of the popular bar and restaurant Ski Time.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 16 Dec 2020 View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven 18 Barkers Road

This is a classic home thoughtfully designed to maximise space and comfortable living. With four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and an ensuite, the home is well appointed and suited to a range of lifestyles.

Price by Negotiation View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 Fee Ensor 021 705 014

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Methven Barkers Road

Get a gift that keeps on giving

Set up as three bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom downstairs, two bathrooms and open plan living. A carport with storage space and an easycare lawn area is ideal for tenants. A newly installed heat pump is a big bonus feature.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 22 Dec 2020 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307

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The perfect package

Camrose Estate - Stages Five & Six Starting from $155,000. Sections range from 625 1,000sqm. The prestigious 31 hectare Camrose Estate subdivision development is situated right on the edge of Methven township.

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Methven 23 Allen Street

Methven 59 Morgan Street

What a magic first home

Set on a fully fenced 801sqm section and situated in the centre of Methven, this weatherboard bungalow ticks all the boxes for the astute first home buyer to create the perfect family home.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Mon 14 Dec 2020 View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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More options on Morgan Boasting both stunning mountain views and a great location close to both town and country this 697sqm corner property presents some wonderful options. Currently located on site is a large, secure shed.

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Methven 55 South Belt

Mt Somers 59 Pattons Road

Loaded with potential

If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity with endless potential then 55 South Belt will definitely tick all the boxes, and more! Positioned on a private 789sqm section, you will be greeted with plenty of positive first impressions.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 15 Dec 2020 View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

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Packed with potential

Ticking all the boxes for the astute first home buyer or investor looking for a project they can add value to. Secure 896sqm section, 116sqm home with great potential. Next door to the local store and close to Methven and Ashburton.

Asking Price $299,000 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Time for a change? 234 Flynns Road Staveley Ready to leave the hustle and bustle behind or looking for a change of pace from your current rural lifestyle? Then this remarkable property, just 20 minutes from Methven, could be just what you are looking for. Nestled among the picturesque countryside with breath-taking views of the Southern Alps, this impressive 461sqm luxury homestead on 2.468 hectares is currently run as an awardwinning bed and breakfast and presents a fantastic opportunity for the astute buyer looking for a lifestyle change. Perfectly laid out to make the most of the scenic views, this stately home features an expansive open plan kitchen/dining/living area, living

spaces include a bar, entertainment, and lounge areas, all of which open to sheltered outdoor areas and the wide covered veranda. Luxuriously comfortable accommodation is offered in the way of five spacious bedrooms, three ensuites, and a large bathroom with an oversize bath. Other features of this beautiful property include a large separate laundry, an office conveniently located away from the main living areas, a double internal access garage, a three-bay hayshed, and a stock shelter shed. This property must be viewed to be fully appreciated, so call Fee today to book your private viewing.

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Motoring December 11, 2020

ispano Suiza has launched a second model, the Carmen Boulogne, a sportier evolution of the iconic Carmen. The Carmen Boulogne is a fully electric and exclusive hypercar designed, developed and manufactured in Barcelona, of which only five will be made. The Boulogne name dates back to 1921, when Hispano Suiza made a racing version of its high-performance H6 Coupé and entered it in the George

Boillot Cup, an endurance race lasting more than 3.5 hours around the French city of Boulogne. Hispano Suiza achieved three consecutive victories with André Dubonnet (1921), Paul Bablot (1922) and Léonce Garnier (1923) driving the mighty Hispano Suiza H6. The Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne pays tribute to these historic victories with this powered version that delivers 1114 CV (820 kW) – 95 CV more than the Hispano Suiza Carmen – a maximum

speed limited to 290 km/h and an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 2.6s. The Carmen Boulogne is powered by four permanent-magnet synchronous engines, two on each rear wheel. The torque of each engine is controlled through sophisticated vectoring systems developed in-house with the expertise gained in Formula E. From 0 to 6500 rpm, the engines reach a maximum of 1600 Nm of torque, allowing for astonishing acceleration and

seemingly endless power and traction. The lithium-ion polymer battery has a driving range of up to 400 km. The body preserves the timeless elegance of this model and sports the same headlights and aggressive “scowl” as the Carmen, with the difference of an imposing copper-coloured grille. The price of the Carmen Boulogne starts from 1.65 million euros, and its manufacturing process requires approximately 12 months.

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Year of notable motoring By Bernard Egan MOTORING WRITER

hat does this story and nineteen previous ones written at this time of year have in common? Those nineteen previous stories have started with the phrase “this will be the last motoring story for the year”. Or words to that effect. Try as I might, I can’t seem to come up with another, let alone a better way of prefacing a story at this time. This will be the last of these motoring stories for 2020. Looking back, as many of us tend to do at this time of year, one realises it’s been possible to tell some great stories in this column during the last twelve months. Entirely possible because motoring enthusiasts have shared their interest with us. Hopefully we’ve done them justice. It’s been fun, in fact you could say we’ve had the Life of Riley. In one instance a story was called just that. It came about after spotting some beautiful Rileys in town when their understandably proud owners came here for a Riley Rally. On another occasion some Jaguars came a-prowling. In one story we paid tribute to the late, very great, Sir Stirling Moss, who passed away this year. One story which came to light was about a very old New Pick car. Old new sounds like a contradiction in terms, doesn’t it. Renowned and well known motoring enthusiast Maurie Allan reminded us the Vanguard may be the model name of a relatively new Toyota, but in fact the

Standard Vanguard produced some wonderful cars quite a while before the name reappeared. Maurie knew – he worked on them and shared memories. As did Neil and Jan, who told us about Bay Blue, the little Fiat Bambino which Neil bought new, because Jan’s mother said he had to have a car, not a motorbike, if he was to going to take her daughter out. A good purchase, in which Neil and Jan would end up making a honeymoon road trip in. Several notable cars celebrated anniversaries during the year. So did a local member of the Vintage Car. Ron Galletly clocked up 60 years of continuous Vintage Car Club membership – an incredible achievement, and we can only assume he was very young when he joined! A Cadillac which was at one stage owned by the late Colin and Joan McLaughlin and their family featured in a fascinating tale in which we recounted they, along with pony Teddy, travelled up country in that car. A story enshrined in their family folklore, with a fair few twists and turns on that epic journey. We’ve since heard another twist to that tale. Apparently when delivered new to a family, who farmed maybe in the Wester-

field area, the Cadillac had a canvas top. But it proved a bit draughty, so the original coachwork was replaced with a saloon body. Which apart from making it warmer also made it easier for pony moving purposes! Any things we wished we’d done story-wise in the last 12 months? There is one promise yet to fulfil. Early in the year we mentioned a rather unique veteran car which is not only very rare, but also shares it name with its current owner. Bit of a teaser really, and we never revealed the name, although granted Covid got in the way. But hopefully we’ll get back to that in the New Year. Ironically, as we rapidly approach the end of 2020, we have been told about another old car which has been beautifully restored by an owner whose surname matches the make of the car. If we had to define one of the most unusual things seen during the year the honour – if that’s what he would call it – would go to Trevor Begg. Unashamedly and proud General Motors man through and through, Trevor not only drove a Ford for Ollie Hurst, but also

wore a Ford cap. He’s recovering! This story began with words used previously in some form or other. The year has been punctuated by a question which is often asked of this writer. “Of all the cars you’ve seen which one is your favourite?” The answer never changes “they all are because they are all special to their owners”. We thank those owners and others who have provided ideas for allowing us to share their stories with our readers. Hopefully you our readers have enjoyed these stories as much as we have enjoyed telling them to you – we’ve had the Life of Riley.

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SCORECARD Ashburton College Combined XI 138 (24.2 overs) Hamish O’Reilly 48 Caleb Gourley 4-21 Tom Gibson 3-34 Christchurch Boys’ High School 5th XI 142/8 (29 overs) Jake Dickey 35 Fletcher Hobbs 2-24 Christchurch Boys’ High School won by 2 wickets

Combined go oh-so-close Ashburton College’s Jack Middleton attacks the crease against Christchurch Boy’s High on Saturday. PHOTO DOUG BOVETT

A typically tenacious effort from Ashburton College’s Combined cricketers has seen the team go close to toppling the competition leaders. The Christchurch Boys’ High School’s 5th XI squeezed past AshColl’s Combined XI by two wickets in the final game of the term four 2nd Grade competition at the Ashburton Domain on Saturday. After being bowled out for 138 batting

first, AshColl did not roll over in the field and with the ball as the league leaders’ faced consistent stumbling blocks with bat in hand. The visitors’ lower order stayed in the fight however to guide the team home inside 30 overs. The result means the Combined XI finish third in the 2nd Grade competition courtesy of a 4-3 record.

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Saturday 12 December 2020 All games to start at 9am sharp Junior A Grade – Duty Team Southern Shakers Southern Stars v Methven Silver at Mayfield; Southern Shakers v Allenton Moas at ATTC; Dorie A v Allenton Kiwis at Dorie Hall; Dorie Hampstead v Hampstead

Yellow at Hampstead; Methven Gold - BYE. Junior B Grade Methven White v Allenton Fantails at Methven Domain; Allenton Wekas v Southern Stormers at Hinds; Methven Black v Allenton Kokakos at ATTC. Junior C Grade Southern Strikers v Allenton Keas at ATTC; Allenton Rurus v Southern Skyrockets at Allenton; Methven Blue v Methven Red at ATTC. Please phone any defaults through to Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis 308 3020 as soon as possible.

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Christ’s even the score By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

A fired-up Christ’s College 1st XI got even with their AshColl counterparts during the final one day hit-out of the year. Ashburton College’s Ara Championship campaign came to an end at the Ashburton Domain with a 42 run loss to the prominent Christchurch school on the competition’s finals day. The plucky Mid Canterbury outfit again were more than serviceable with the ball, as they again restricted Christ’s with the bat as they failed to bat out their allotted overs. However there would be no repeat of AshColl’s clinical batting effort from two weeks prior when they tipped up College. Instead, their middle order crumbled in search of 162, to be all out for 119 in the 33rd over. AshColl again were more than worthy competitors in their final competition game and enjoyed an emphatic beginning to the game when Wil Jemmett rattled Thomas McClean’s stumps with the very first delivery of the match. Christ’s lost Caleb Manson in the 6th over to have them teetering, as AshColl applied the blowtorch with the ball across the first 10 overs. The hosts ratcheted up the pressure by claiming two more wickets before the 15th over mark as Christ’s stumbled to 43/4 – Angus Jemmett’s spin causing all sorts of niggle for their top order. Monty Rookes and George Anderson proceeded to wrestle back some momentum for the visitors, putting on 55 runs for the 5th wicket, solidifying proceedings for a time. Devon Flannery broke the stand when he had Anderson adjudged leg before in the 24th over with the score at 98.

Rookes, meanwhile, was fearless during an action-packed knock for Christ’s as he cleared the boundary several times en route to a half century. He went soon after, bringing up the milestone as AshColl found themselves on top once again. Another two wickets had Christ’s innings hanging by a thread, however the final two wickets proved elusive for AshColl, with Benjamin Breitmeyer and Harrison Lund frustrating the hosts by adding 32 valuable runs to the tally. It was left to Liam Sullivan to eventually finish things off, his two late strikes leaving him with figures of 3-23. AshColl suffered an early setback when they lost rep star Flannery in the second over for 4. Jemmett and Isaac Bazley were watchful at the crease, as they guided the side past the 10-over mark, albeit at a sluggish scoring rate. Breitmeyer claimed the scalps of both batsmen in a matter of overs, in what was a major blow to AshColl’s prospects. There was still batting to come, however once the visitors removed Jonty Small, Lachie Jemmett and Sam Cuttle in quick succession, the forecast looked grim, with the side reeling at 58/6 by the 21st over mark. Gus Casey-Solly also followed suit as Christ’s continued to strangle. To their credit, AshColl did not throw in the towel. Sullivan fought hard coming in at number eight by taking the attack to Christ’s late, as he and Wil Jemmett (15) added 30. Jemmett’s cameo ended in the 30th over as the score approached three figures. Christ’s wrapped the result up a few overs later in a match where the hosts scrapped and persevered but, in the end, came up short.

SCOREBOARD Christ’s College 1st XI 161 (39.3 overs) Monty Rookes 51 Benjamin Breitmeyer 20no Liam Sullivan 3-23 Ashburton College 1st XI 119 (32.5 overs) Liam Sullivan 31 Benjamin Breitmeyer 2-15 Sam Averill 2-21 Harrison Lund 2-21 Thomas McClean 2-22 Christ’s College won by 42 runs

Christ’s College’s bowling attack proved difficult to handle for Ashburton College during 1st XI cricket action in Ashburton on Saturday. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 051220-AB-7703

TENNIS

USUAL SUSPECTS TOP JUNIOR CHAMPS There was tennis talent aplenty at Mid Canterbury’s Junior Age Grade Championships as the local juniors went mano e mano on court. Age grade winners were found swiftly as organisers scurried to complete the tourney with rain clouds hovering throughout the final day on Saturday. More than 40 players competed on court throughout the two day event which culminated in some of the region’s top ranked juniors coming up trumps. Top seed Tyler Leonard clinched the under-16 and 18 boys’ singles title, following straight sets wins over Oliver Bubb and Aidan Watt. Holly-Jayne Feutz prevailed over top seed Isabella Van Dooren in the under-14 girls’ singles decider 6-3 7-5, in what was a competitive race to the title. Mirroring the girls result with a second seed knocking over top billing, Ryan Watt defeated Jakes Parsons to clinch the under-14 boys’ singles following a 6-3 6-4 win in the finals. The pair would combine to win the doubles event with a handful of players including Watt, Feutz, Riley Breen, Arlo Parsons and Annalise King winning singles and doubles events in their respective age grades.

AGE GROUP WINNERS Boys Singles 8/9 and Under: Keegan Oates Girls Singles 8/9 and Under: Isla Adam Boys Singles 10 and Under: Arlo Parsons Girls Singles 10 and Under: Annalise King Boys Singles 12 and Under: Riley Breen Girls Singles 12 and Under: Penny Redfern Boys Singles 14 and Under: Ryan Watt Girls Singles 14 and Under: Holly-Jayne Feutz Boys Singles 16/18 and Under: Tyler Leonard Boys Doubles 10 and Under: Arlo Parsons and Dennis Soshnikov Boys Doubles 12 and Under: Riley Breen and Josh Gilbert Boys Doubles 14 and Under: Jake Parsons and Ryan Watt Girls Doubles 14 and Under: Holly-Jayne Feutz and Angel Spooner Mixed Fun 9s 10s Doubles: Annalise King and Christine Van Rooyen

Riley Breen is full focus at the net as his doubles partner Josh Gilbert prepares to serve during the Mid Canterbury Junior Age Group Championships in Ashburton on Saturday.

32 PUZZLESand horoscopes Puzzles Ashburton Guardian Friday, December 11, 2020

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Approve of yourself. Once you stamp yourself with “good” or even just “good enough,” all of your interactions feel better because you’re no longer seeking validation from others. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Your sense of self is in a state of flux. You’re a bundle of perceptions, many of which are new and different from what you experienced yesterday. There’s no need to rush into decisions. Give it a moment. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): There are any number of things you could believe, but the belief that is useful is fuel. If a belief helps you get on with the business of living, isn’t that justification enough to keep it in the arsenal? CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): A good sense of humour suggests a high level of tolerance for the complexities of life. You’re delightfully complex! You’re attracted to the one who finds your complexities fascinating. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Getting to know yourself can take longer than to learn someone else. Becoming aware of the many ways you are wonderful and difficult to live with typically takes a good many years, and some never get there. Be patient. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): There’s a fine line between idle dreaming and inspired envisioning. You really can afford to let yourself go off in a fanciful direction. There are treasures to discover out there. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You take responsibility, though your leadership style is one that allows people to be themselves. You don’t need everything to be perfectly done the way you would do it; you just need it done. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Sure, adversity makes us better, but we don’t need to seek it. The average life gets enough of it naturally. Choose the challenge that’s going to be enjoyable and worth the risk. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): It’s easy to be decisive when you don’t know the consequences of your actions. But when you’re well-aware of numerous and complicated possible outcomes, things get trickier. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You don’t like to ask, but allowing others to help you can be as much a gift to them as it is to you. Helping is purposeful, and it feels good. Why wouldn’t you want that for them? AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Sometimes, you’re motivated to turn your dream into a goal and attack it systematically. Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed. Do the work in front of you. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’re careful about the way you speak, because you know how infectious an outlook or a mood can be, not to mention certain phrases. You feel a little responsible for bringing up the tone.

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December 11 and 13 Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas Concerts Friday 11th December at St Stephen’s Church, Ashburton join us at 12 noon and 5pm. Sunday 13th December at St Andrew’s Church, 10 Cox Street, Geraldine 2pm. Admission $5 at the door plus a gift of food for the foodbank. Musical director Kath Woodley, accompanist Deborah Sloper. Friday 12 noon and 5pm and Sunday 2pm

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COMBINED garage sale on Saturday 12 December, 9am start. household items, furniture, jewellery, collectables. 95 Princes Street.

A lifetime collection of gardening equipment, household items, retro furniture, joinery tools, fencing gear, farm equipment and much more! Cash and eftpos accepted, no credit cards. Saturday 12 December from 10am 1pm. 643 Longbeach Road.

Last Sun of every In Colour, art and craft club MECHANIC, air tools and In Colour is the Ashburton Art month equipment, computers, Gallery’s monthly programme household items, Nor’Westers Muso’s Club glasshouse timber and for unleashing your creativity. Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, palings, fence timber, white Bring along your art and craft Ashburton boards, office stationery. 73St, Burnett Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & & Brokernet Ltd. LevelSt, 2, 73 St,|Ashburton Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z & NZ Brokernet NZ Ltd. Level 2, 73 Level Burnett Ashburton | Members of|of I.B.A.N.Z projects to share with others Level 2, 73 Burnett St,2, Ashburton |Burnett Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. 12pm 8am Saturday 12, Monthly open mic afternoon. over morning tea once a month. Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernetsign NZ Ltd. out, Racecourse All the gear set up, just bring 10.30am - 12 noon Road, Allenton end. your talent, all welcome, any style of music. Every Sat 2pm - 6pm Ashburton Farmers Market. Local grown fresh food and HIRE

December 14 and 24 Christmas Tree of Remembrance The Altrusa International of Ashburton annual Christmas Tree is up in the Arcade ready to receive messages written on a star. The stars sell for $2. Remember a family member or friend who will not be with us this Christmas and at the same time provide funds for palliative care in Ashburton. The project has been run by Altrusa International of

Daily Diary FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 6am SWEATY BETTY’S. Circuit training in St David’s Union Church hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing, Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. 10.30am COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Meet and walk from the Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. 10.30am ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE. Seniors’ Coffee Club, held 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, all welcome. Park Street. 12pm MID CANTERBURY CHOIR CHRISTMAS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 9am - 12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and much more. West Street Car Park. 9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Locally grown fresh produce, hot drinks, well worth a visit. North end of West Street Car Park. 9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library. 9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 9.30am - 3pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, singles or doubles - new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street. 10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB.

Ashburton for several years. We are in the arcade outside The China Shop, Tancred Street end. 10am – 4pm

December 19

Christmas Fireworks Rakaia Lions are holding a Christmas Fireworks display, Saturday, December 19. Gold coin donation per person at the gate. There will be a bonfire, music and Santa. 6pm – 9pm at the Rakaia Domain. 6pm – 9pm

2020 CONCERTS. 12pm and 5pm today. Admission $5 at door plus a gift for foodbank, musical director Kath Woodley, accompanist Deborah Sloper. St Stephen’s Church, Park Street. 12pm - 2pm JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION. Signing Service, no appointments necessary and no charge, available Tuesday and Fridays. Community House, 44 Cass Street. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 5pm MID CANTERBURY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERTS. Admission $5 at door plus a gift for foodbank, musical director Kath Woodley, accompanist Deborah Sloper. St Stephen’s Church, Park Street.

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DEATHS TURNER, Leanne Margaret – Peacefully at Hospice South Canterbury, surrounded by her loved ones on 7 December, 2020; aged 53 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Andrew. Very loved daughter of Janet and Kelvin Love, and daughterin-law of the late Eleanor and Kevin Turner. Special sister and sister-in-law of Adele and Mark Voice, Melanie and Peter Hunter, and Craig Turner. Loving Auntie to Arrochar and Oban Voice and Taylor and Glenn Hunter. “A courageous lady now at rest.” A service to celebrate Leanne’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru on SATURDAY, 12 December 2020, at 11am. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice South Canterbury may be left at the service. Messages to the Turner family, C/- Aoraki Funeral Services, PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

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Friday: Rain with heavy falls and snow to 1200m, easing to isolated showers in the afternoon. Showers increasing about the divide at night. Wind at 1000m: NW gale 100 km/h in the north, easing to gale 80 km/h for a time afternoon. Easing to W 40 knots overnight. Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 110 km/h, tending W severe gale 90 km/h. Freezing level: Lowering to 1400m about the divide and to 1800m in the east. Saturday: Remaining showers clearing in the morning and becoming mainly fine. Wind at 1000m: W 40 km/h. Wind at 2000m: Tending SW gale 65 km/h in the morning, rising to 80 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: 1400m at first, rising to 3000m. Sunday: Morning cloud then fine. SW, strong or gale about the tops.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, December 11, 2020

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By Adam Burns

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An eighth-hole ace from Ashburton’s Sharon Bradford was the high point of an otherwise tough interprovincial campaign. The Aorangi team faced stiff opposition during the five-day New Zealand Women’s Interprovincials, held at Auckland’s Akarana Golf Club last week. Three of the six players were Ashburton locals, Sharon Bradford, Pauline Bell and Rachel Eder. Facing fierce competition throughout the 13-team round robin phase, Aorangi were unable to register a team win, finishing in 12th spot following the completion of round seven. A highlight of the final two rounds for the Aorangi side was Bradford’s hole-in-one on the par 3 8th – an im-

pressive feat considering the demanding nature of the par 3 holes at the Mount Roskill course. The team pipped Waikato for a spot in Saturday’s 11th place playoff with Tasman. Despite hard fought wins for Ashburton pair Eder and Bradford, the team were edged 3-2 in the team playoff. A classy Auckland team won the tournament for a remarkable fifth consecutive year. “The enormous disparity between the strong, central teams of Wellington, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Canterbury has never been as obvious as it was at this tournament,” an Aorangi Golf spokesperson said. New Zealand Golf reportedly con-

The Aorangi team: (back row, from left) Lynda Brown, Rachel Eder, Angela Mowbray and (front row, from left) Marg Coughlan, Ginny Bolderston, Sharon Bradford.

ducted a review into the event this year in an effort to improve the experience for all teams. Aorangi Golf said the association would explore how performances could improve for the men’s and women’s tournaments. “Our association has made a commitment to the national tournament scene, and with the men’s interprovincials to be held at Ashburton in 2021 and the women’s to be in the South Island, there is a drive to produce as competitive teams as possible.”

Sharon Bradford celebrates her hole-in-one. PHOTO AORANGI GOLF