PlayPlanner

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Every day

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall

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

Ashburton Aviation Musuem

1-3pm, Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Weekdays

Mid Canterbury Connector

Provides low-cost return trips to Ashburton, Mondays to Fridays, any time between 9am and 4.30pm.

Ashburton Aviation Museum

1-3pm. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Mondays

Age Concern Ashburton

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

Ashburton Bridge Club

1.05pm, Bridge Club Rooms, 79 Alford Forest Road.

Ashburton Community Walking

Group

Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Walnut Avenue Pavilion.

Ashburton Pipe Band practice

Pipe Band rooms, Every Monday, 7.30pm onwards.

MSA Dance Section

Monday 4.00pm to 6.00pm. All welcome at the MSA Havelock St.

Tuesdays

Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

Age Concern Ashburton

Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session.

Held at Methven All Saints Anglican Church Chapman St at 10.30am, starting February 7.

Rakaia St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Bridge St at 1.00pm.

MSA Tai Chi

Classes at 11am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

Justice of the Peace

JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12pm-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House, 44 Cass St.

RSA Indoor Bowls

Every Tuesday at 12.45. RSA in the Doris Linton Lounge. $2, followed by a cuppa & chat.

Pickleball Ashburton

EA Networks Centre from 5-7pm. Paddles provided.

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club Badminton Club night from 7-9pm. All abilities welcome at EA Networks Centre.

Waireka Croquet Club

Draw 9.45am GC Handicap Singles. Ist Tuesday in the Month Handicap Singles 19 hoops. Draw 1.15pm. Singles Handicaps -0 5; 6-9; 10-16.

Wednesdays

Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

Ashburton Ladies Friendship Club 9.45am, Sinclair Centre. Speeches, morning tea, every fourth Wednesday of the month.

Wednesday Walk Group 9.30am. Meet Walnut Avenue on the west side of the Ashburton College Auditorium entrance.

Age Concern Ashburton

Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session.

What’s on Where

• Held at Allenton St David’s Church, Allens Road at 9.30am.

Pickleball Ashburton

Every Wednesday from 9.30am - 11.30am at EA Networks Centre.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Holy Communion at 10am on Park Street.

Age Concern Ashburton

Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

Hip Hop for Seniors

10am-11am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton, $5. Ashburton open coffee mornings

All are welcome at the Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street. 10.30am - 12 noon.

Thursdays

Ashburton Bridge Club

Every Thursday, 7.05pm, Bridge Club rooms, 79 Alford Forest Road.

Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

Age Concern Ashburton

Ladies exercise class at 9.30am at Ashburton Seniors Centre at 206 Cameron Street.

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club 9.30am-11am at EA Networks Sports Centre.

MSA Tai Chi

Classes at 11am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

Age Concern Ashburton

Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session.

• Ashburton St Stephen’s Church, Park Street at 1pm.

• Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox Street at 1pm.

Fridays

Ashburton Community Walking Group

Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Meet Walnut Avenue Pavilion.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church

Seniors Coffee Club, 2nd and 4th of the month at 10.30am, St Stephen’s Parish Centre, Park St. Ashburton Justice of the Peace

JP available for all signing services from 12-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street.

Pickleball Ashburton

EA Networks Centre from 6-8pm. Paddles provided.

Saturdays

Ashburton Farmers Market

Saturday mornings, 9am-12.30pm, north end West Street car park. Plants, hot and cold food, vegetables.

Ashburton Aviation Museum

Ashburton Airport from 10am - 3pm.

Ashburton Woodworkers Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm-4pm.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

10am, Weekly worship & Bible Study.

11am, Sabbath singing & Sermon.

At Grace Presbyterian Church building, 63 Princes St. Ashburton. All welcome!

Vintage Car Club

The museum and parts shed, 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald, will be open ONLY on the following Saturdays during the month of January, 2023

(times 10am to 12 noon):

January 14, 21, 28.

Waireka Croquet Club

AC Singles or Doubles. Draw 9.45 and 12.45, GC

Draw 1.15 pm Doubles. New players welcome, mallets available.

Sundays

Ashburton Anglican Parish

Sunday - St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park St, 10 am. Holy Communion

Sunday - St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Thomson St. 10 am. Holy Communion, 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Sunday January 1, 2023: 10am Combined Service at St Andrew’s. Service led by Rev. Eric Mattock. All welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

Grace Presbyterian Church

10am at 63 Princes Street.

Hakatere Presbyterian Parish

We have several combined services in January and this is the service schedule –

Sunday January 15 – joining in a Combined Service at 10am at Baring Square Methodist Church.

Sunday January 22 – Combined service - 10am at 65 Oxford Street – led by Rev. Johanna Warren.

Sunday January 29 – joining in a Combined Service at 10am at St Andrews, Park Street.

Each week from Sunday February 5 – Morning Worship at 10am. All welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

St Paul’s Church, Mid Canterbury CCAANZ

Chertsey Community Hall, Chertsey Line Road, Chertsey, 10am Sunday. Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. “Knowing Jesus and making Jesus known”.

Pickleball Ashburton

Sunday is organised competition day at EA Networks Stadium from 5-7pm. Prior registration through our facebook page is required. Some courts are available for social play.

Every Monday and Saturday

Allenton Assn Croquet Club

Venue Allenton Sports Club. Monday, Saturday. Start every week Monday September 19 until March 27 2023. Starting time 1.15pm.

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Methven Croquet Club

We play croquet every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1.30pm at the Methven Domain. All welcome to come along.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton. Please be there by 1pm to play off at 1.15pm each day. All welcome. Equipment and tuition available.

Every Tuesday and Friday

Methven Museum – Christmas Display

60 Main St, Methven. Open Tuesday and Friday 2-4pm. Believe it or not an orange was once a treat as were nuts. Many families could only afford these treats if they saved up all year. Come to the museum and see what gifts were given at Christmas of yesteryear, and what decorations were put up in the home. There are puzzles for the children to do and the history of Methven is on display. Admission is free but donations are welcome.

Every Thursday and Saturday

Ashburton Toy Library

Open every Thursday and Saturday from 9.30am-12.30pm, plus every alternate Tuesday 3.30pm-5pm at 106 Victoria Street.

Every Wednesday, Saturday

Allenton Golf Croquet Club

Wednesdays & Saturdays. Start every week from Wednesday September 21 2022 until March 29 2023, starting time 9.45am.

Last Sunday of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club

All are welcome, as is any style of music. 2pm6pm at Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern.

First Sunday of every month

Methven Market

At Methven Resort, from 9am to 1pm.

Third Monday of every month

The Ashburton Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club meets on the third Monday of every month (except December/January) at Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street at 7.30pm

Second Fri of every month

In Colour, art and craft club

Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. 10.30am - 12 noon.

Second and fourth Friday of every month

St Stephen’s Anglican Church

Seniors Coffee Club 10.30am on Park Street.

Monthly

Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild

Meet Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street first Saturday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm, second Thursday of the month 1pm-3.30pm, third Tuesday of the month -9pm, and the fourth Thursday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm.

January events

St David’s Union Church

Sunday 22nd January, 9.30 am, St David’s Union Church. Worship Service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton

Tuesday, 24th January, 9.30 am. St David’s Union Church. Walking Group meets outside church. 48 Allens Road.

Run and Walk Ashburton

Summer Park Series, Run or Walk, 1, 3, 5km. January 17 to February 21, Tuesday, 6pm start. Ashburton Domain, Walnut Avenue Pavilion. Adults $2, under 18 free. Everyone welcome –all ages, all abilities, walker or runner.

Ashburton Horticultural Society (Garden Group)

Friday January 20, Meeting 2pm at Domain Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. New members welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club

Philip Street. Tuesdays, Waireka Croquet Club GC Draw 9.45am and 1.15 Singles.

The Plains Railway Precinct

The Plains Railway Precinct is Open on Sunday, January 22, from 11am - 4pm. Vintage Railcar Rides, miniature Train Rides & Popup Playground (Weather permitting), browse through the Ashburton Fire Museum, Lynn Museum and Village buildings. Vintage Machinery displays, watch a Blacksmith crafting. Hot Food & coffee available. Located in the Tinwald Domain, 62 Maronan Rd, Ashburton.

Vintage Car Club

The museum and parts shed, 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald, will be open ONLY on the following Saturdays during the month of January, 2023 (times 10am to 12 noon):

January 28.

February events

Craft Cluster Workshop

Monday February 6, 10am, at the Plains Museum.

Please Note

Send all details to: whatson@ theguardian.co.nz

IMPORTANT: If you’re running a regular event, we only need to hear from you when you have CHANGES to this regular event.

Test Yourself

Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz a) Greece b) Spain c) Australia a) 61 b) 54 c) 52 a) Cub b) Pup c) Joey

1. Where was Nick Kyrgios born?

2. How old was Lisa Marie Presley when she died?

3. What is a baby koala called?

4. In what year was the Treaty of Waitangi signed a) 1830 b) 1850 c) 1840 a) 30,000 b) 50,000 c) 75,000 a) David Tennant b) Simon Pegg c) Christopher Eccleston a) Los Angeles b) New York c) Montreal a) 1997 b) 2001 c) 1999

5. What population is required to make a city in New Zealand?

6. Which actor has not played Doctor Who?

7. Where were the 1984 Olympics held?

8. When did filming begin for the Lord of the Rings?

Barbecued tomato skewers – tomato, tofu and mushroom

These easy barbecue skewers are a crowd-pleaser and easy to substitute with whatever vegetables you have to hand.

Serves 4

8-10 bamboo skewers (allow 1-2 per person)

1 punnet cherry tomatoes (approx. 180 to 250g)

100g tofu

8-10 button mushrooms (approx. 400g)

3 t soy sauce

1 T sesame oil

Oil to brush on barbecue hotplate

■ Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Slice tomatoes in half. Cut tofu into 1cm slices then slice again into small squares (approx. 1.5cm square). Slice mushrooms in half.

■ Thread each skewer with a cherry tomato, piece of tofu, then mushroom and repeat. Whisk together the soy sauce and sesame oil then brush over the skewers.

■ Heat a barbecue hot plate to a high temperature and add a little oil. Lay the skewers on the hotplate and cook for around 8 – 10 minutes turning occasionally.

This lovely home is ideal for the family providing four bedrooms and secure grounds all within close proximity to Allenton School.

This quality 1960s home provides comfortable living with feature high ceilings plus many benefits of a modern home including double glazing, heat pumps, HRV plus log fire.

Two bathrooms are ideal for a

Road,

family and have recently been renovated including tiled floors and walls with finishing to an excellent standard. Well-presented grounds and sunny north-facing living with a covered outdoor entertaining area is perfect for all occasions.

Internal access garage with storeroom plus exceptional cupboard storage is most convenient.

Viewing:

Open Home

Brand New And Waiting For You

163A William Street, ASHBURTON

This brand new build is now ready for new owners. The home has two bathrooms and three double bedrooms, master with en suite. Open plan living heated with a heat pump. Fabulous style kitchen with modern features and ample storage. The garage is a generous size with loft storage and laundry. Easy care section with new landscaping and concrete paths for easy access.

By Negotiation Web ID AUE3125730

View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Fabulous Opportunity

17 Brucefield Avenue, NETHERBY

Fabulous location, walking distance to local shops, schools and Ashburton Domain. This wee beauty is waiting for new owners with three double bedrooms, open plan new kitchen and living room heated with a log burner plus an outdoor covered area to relax in. Separate toilet, new bathroom and separate laundry room. Partially fenced, single carport and plenty of off-street parking.

By Negotiation Web ID AUE3529744 View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Brand New and Coming Soon

19A Baker Street, ALLENTON

Tucked away in a private rear section, this home will be brand new. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, master with en suite and WIR. Open plan kitchen, dining and living areas perfectly positioned for the sun and heated with a heat pump. There is a separate laundry as you walk through to the double garage. The property will be easy care with room for off-street parking.

Offers Over: $675,000 Web ID AUW3376570

View: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

Room For Everyone

138 Thomson Street, TINWALD

This gorgeous home offers so much with impressive off-street parking, a double car garage with internal access to the house and a double carport. Open plan kitchen/living room with double doors opening to an easy care backyard and a covered private entertaining area. Kitchen with double dish drawers, wall oven, cooktop plus a skylight. Four bedrooms, three doubles, built-in wardrobes, one single. A must view!

Offers Over: $565,000 Web ID AUT3487447

View: Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

A Piece of Paradise

1 Torbay Avenue, HUNTINGDON

Fabulous lifestyle living at the lake, this could be perfect for you and your family. Open plan modern kitchen and dining/living room with heat pump and log burner plus a separate lounge to escape to. Four double bedrooms, master with en suite and WIR and sliding doors opening to a lovely patio area. Established gardens, stunning barbecue area plus a work shed.

Offers over: $750,000 Web ID AUH3526000

View: Saturday, 2.30pm - 3pm

OPEN HOME

Don't Delay This Opportunity

29 Burrowes Road, RAKAIA

A relocated home is ready for new owners. A fabulous opportunity to buy a four bedroom home, three doubles, one single, all with built-in wardrobes. Open plan modern kitchen/living area, double glazing and panel heaters, one bathroom, separate toilet, laundry positioned behind cupboard doors. Single car garage, with off-street parking and easy care gardens. This home is positioned for the sun with a good size back yard.

By Negotiation Web ID RUE3532975

View: Saturday, 2.30pm - 3pm

A Family Dream Opportunity

121 Racecourse Road, ALLENTON

Set on a beautifully established 2786m2 section sits this well-appointed large family home. Six bedrooms, two bathrooms and two toilets in the home, one bedroom sleepout with bathroom and toilet. Bright and sunny kitchen with all the modern conveniences is central to the spacious living and dining. Three heat pumps, two in the home, one in the sleepout. Double garage, large spacious garden shed and separate workshop.

Offers over: $815,000 Web ID AUW3449919

View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Character Beauty

24 Wakanui Road, HAMPSTEAD

Do not miss your opportunity to view this gorgeous family home on an 1868m2 section. Many classic features including ornate fireplaces and beautifully in-built furniture. With three bedrooms and numerous options for living this property will appeal to many. Two heat pumps, log burner plus some underfloor heating. A workshop and hobby room added attractions.

Offers Over: $595,000 Web ID AUE3482309

View: Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

Options Are Endless

79 Chertsey Line Road, CHERTSEY

Currently used as a residence this property provides endless options. The current zoning of Business A permits many uses from retail, hospitality, community, residential and commercial activities including visitor accommodation. This two storey building provides up to eight upstairs bedrooms and large bar and lounge downstairs. One 2464m2 title with spacious grounds, swimming pool and storage sheds.

Excellent prominence from SH1.

By Negotiation Web ID CU3029266

View: Saturday, 12.30pm - 1pm

Charming and Picturesque

12 Ferrier Place, TINWALD Open plan living room with a sliding door onto a sunny verandah for you to enjoy the quiet peaceful surroundings and overlook the gardens. Three good size bedrooms, one bathroom. The backyard is suitable for family and pets to enjoy. The property has a double car garage and off street parking.

By Negotiation Web ID AUT3558096

Perfectly Finished

31 Willow Street, HAMPSTEAD

This newly renovated home has been finished to perfection and the neutral colours will appeal to many. Spacious open plan kitchen and living with bifold doors opening onto a sunny deck that flows onto the private and safe backyard. Just a two minute walk to the Beach Road shops and close to schools and preschools. Enquire today to view this wee gem.

Offers Over: $395,000 Web ID AUE3524159

Ideal Lifestyle Opportunity

Lot 4, Boundary Road Magnificent mountain views will appeal. Secure your dream build with this 8ha bare land lifestyle block. Close to Ashburton town boundary, Tinwald shopping centre, Tinwald School and Lake Hood. Sealed road access to the property boundary is beneficial. Larger land holdings like this close to town don’t come up often. Contact us today to make sure you don’t miss this opportunity.

Price: $575,000 Web ID AR3100427

All About Location

6 Filey Place, ALLENTON

This four bedroom family property is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Allenton. The open plan kitchen, dining and living room plus a separate lounge provides space for the whole family. The master has an en suite and walk-in robe. The other three bedrooms are all doubles and are serviced by a family bathroom and separate toilet. Ample storage and a separate laundry. There are two outdoor patio areas along with a gorgeous garden.

By Negotiation Web ID AUW3389393

Opportunity Knocks!

69 Eton Street, HAMPSTEAD

Don't look past an opportunity that allows you to choose your own path! With options of subdividing, buying your first home or investing, 69 Eton has come up with the goods! Set on a 916m2 section you will find a split stone home with three double bedrooms plus a large garage with games room or workshop attached. Call today!

Offers Over: $415,000 Web ID AUE3478119

Thinking of Building in Methven?

Lot 156, Camrose Estate, METHVEN

Here is a fabulous opportunity to build your holiday or dream home in the stunning rural town of Methven. We have a section on offer in the popular Camrose Estate subdivision. Lot 156 is a generous 1080m2 bare land section. Title is expected April/May 2023 (to be confirmed). Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa is right on your doorstep. Don’t miss this opportunity!

By Negotiation Web ID MU3549131

LEASED

65 Tancred Street, ASHBURTON

LEASED

186 East Street, ASHBURTON

Hampstead 115 Trevors Road

Ashburton 114 Albert Street

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Tinwald 70 Nursery Drive

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Netherby 18 Connor Place

Open Home

Easy care + super sunny!

Something special here

Not often does a property like this come along, a spacious modern home with the bonus of a large shed, perfect for extra garaging, storage and a workshop. Built in 2006, this much loved home provides relaxed easy living in a stunning park like setting. Everything about this home speaks space.

For Sale Buyers $768,000+ View Sat 21 Jan 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU97002

3+ 2 4

Hampstead 37 Suffolk Street

Open Home

Great wee lifestyle starter

A wee gem

Slice of paradise

Offers closing 4pm, 1st February.

The property ladder awaits those first home buyers who are looking for a special first home or for the person who is looking for privacy. This immaculately maintained property nestled on a rear section has so much to offer.

For Sale Buyers $468,000+

View Sat 21 Jan 11.00 - 11.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU109033

3 1 1 1

Ashburton 22 Hakatere Drive Open Home

Move in ASAP

Enjoy the

For Sale $650,000 View Sat 21 Jan 10.30 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AL113935

This cosy three bedroom plus office permanent material home has an open plan living/kitchen/dining area flowing out to the north facing deck and colonial style verandah. Located just a few minutes from town allowing the best of country living. 3

Allenton 16 Glassey Drive

Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this townhouse has been completely refreshed on the exterior. Newly painted tile roof and cladding makes this property, along with its manicured gardens, a real stand out. Double garaging with the laundry incorporated. Three bedrooms with two being doubles and the main bedroom with access to the central bathroom.

For Sale Buyers $590,000+ View Sat 21 Jan 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU110068

3 1 1 2

Allenton 53 Harrison Street

Open Home

Open Home

Modern character

A superb property with plenty of appeal- character throughout with T & G ceilings, bridgebeams and loads of charm. Modern open plan kitchen/dining stepping down to the lounge which opens to the courtyard. Enjoy the second living area which opens through to the spa/gym room.

For Sale Buyers $730,000+ View Sat 21 Jan 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU111634

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Vendors downsizing

Our vendors are motivated and ready for new owners to take over this spacious property in the heart of Allenton. With its two large living areas, spacious three bedrooms plus sleepout, this home has been lovingly improved over the years featuring double glazing, three heat pumps, central log fire with heat transfer.

For Sale Buyers $679,000+ View Sat 21 Jan 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU108835

4 1 2 2

For Sale Buyers $510,000+ View Sat 21 Jan 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU114592

Sited well to catch the sun, this home is in a popular cul-de-sac and handy to town and schooling. Three spacious bedrooms with built in robes, open plan living area with modernised kitchen, diesel fire and opening to a private patio area. Excellent garaging for three cars plus a workshop and plenty of off street parking. 3 1 3

Allenton 10 Davidson Street

Open Home

A home to impress

This immaculately presented home in Allenton offers much more than just good looks! New carpet and repainted interior mean the best years are still yet to come for this property. Four double bedrooms are complemented by large robes and the office with built in furniture is a bonus as could also be used as a second living area.

For Sale Buyers $665,000+ View Sat 21 Jan 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU112970

4+ 1 1 2

Ashburton 14 Hakatere Drive Open Home

Sea views, village setting

Upper Hakatere - a peaceful village offering community and tranquillity with sea views right from your kitchen. Privately nestled away, this unique two bedroom home offers a spacious lounge with heat pump and log fire, separate kitchen with great storage and indoor outdoor living with covered BBQ area the whole family can enjoy - all on a Freehold title.

For Sale $335,000 View Sat 21 Jan 1.00 - 1.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AL107740