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Come shopping in Ashburton 21st July to 30th July 9am to 5.30pm weekdays 10am to 3pm Saturdays (Note: Some shops also open Sunday)

Make up a group, drive down or catch our bus and have a great day out. Bookings for buses: email registrations@growmc.co.nz or phone 03 308 0290.

Book your place on our bus by contacting us 2 days prior to the day you wish to travel. Cost for the bus is $15 per person for the return trip, payable by cash to the bus driver. To book your space, e-mail: registrations@growmc.co.nz or phone 03 308 0290.

• Snap up some amazing winter sale bargains • Grab a delicious coffee, snack or meal from one of our great cafes and restaurants • Relax at the movies • Explore our beautiful town

Buses will run weekdays, leaving the Burnside Rugby Club Rooms 9am and returning 4pm for only $15 return per person.

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Todds of Ashburton A Boutique Fashion Store

PRICE (and less)

• Women’s fashions • Menswear • Lingerie • Fashion Accessories/shoes Remember, it’s the prices that are discounted . . . . . . not the quality

Todds of Ashburton have over many years always looked to the future, meeting customers’ demands, offering exciting quality fashion with friendly service. With distinctive departments, Todds of Ashburton is a fashion store that prides itself on its level of customer service. Discover an exciting range of women’s fashion, lingerie, fashion accessories / shoes and menswear.

Women’s Fashion

Looking for quality women’s fashion?

Call into our store today. Top fashion labels, all under one roof.

Verge, Episode, @emgirl, RM Williams, PJ Jeans, Redhead, Scarlet, David Pond, Jet Blonde, Lucabella, Loobie’s Story, Scope, Vigorella and many more. Sensational styling.

Exciting new fashion colours. New summer fashion arrives shortly.

Lingerie

314 East Street, Ashburton • PHONE 308-5089 • FREE PHONE 0508 312 312 • E admin@todds.co.nz All major credit cards welcome Eftpos ATS Suppliers

For many years, Todds have increasingly focused on lingerie. By stocking the best brands they ensure customer requests are met.

For your specialised lingerie fittings and prosthesis fittings, talk to our trained staff.

Triumph, Berlei, Bendon, Elle

MacPherson, Fayreform, Bonds, Jockey, Lovable.

Fashion Accessories / Shoes

Allowing women to complement their fashion wardrobe, adding that special finishing touch to both daywear and eveningwear.

Exciting fashion shoes from Italy and Spain. Quality fashion handbags and belts and “Wow!” jewellery that will complete that fashion look. So a vast array of accessory options await you to complete your shopping experience at Todds.

Menswear

Todds continues to focus on quality fashion for men, with both traditional and modern styling in men’s fashion labels, such as RM Williams, Cutler and Cambridge. Todds also stock Adidas All Black rugby jerseys, stadium jackets, polo shirts and Super rugby jerseys.

Look out for the Adidas Tri Nations All Black Jersey arriving August 1st, plus the Adidas Rugby World Cup All Black Jersey.

A wide range of World Cup polo shirts and tee-shirts for adults and children. Also men’s fashion shoes by Merrells and Ecco.

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Hop on down, we’re just an hour away In just one hour you’ll arrive in Ashburton where shopping’s as simple as parking and walking a few steps to the nearest store.

Within three blocks you’ll find a little bit of everything your shopping heart desires – great clothing, fabulous gifts, shoes to die for and enough accessories to make choosing impossible. All that without having to dodge traffic lights, negotiate cars or elbow your way through crowds of fellow shoppers.

Ashburton is open, it’s on sale and it’s a shoppers’ paradise. We’re rolling out the welcome mat and we’re going overboard to make sure you’re so impressed by what we have to offer you’ll come back again, and again.

From July 21st to 30th our retailers have made a special effort to provide sale price items for Christchurch shoppers, and we’ve put on buses to make it easy for you to get here.

We’re a town of two halves. East of the main road we’re a pedestrian friendly precinct, with a big range of retail outlets lining our main street, along two side streets and through a shopping arcade. Head west and, we’re all about destination shopping.

There’s a cluster of big stores with a huge range of homewares that might just make you wish you’d towed a trailer.

When it comes to clothing, there’s something for all ages, all tastes, all pockets, all sizes. Our retailers cater for everyone. We’re a fashion conscious town and that means you’ll find a range of clothing as good, or better than any found in a city. That wide choice comes without the hassle of having to trek several blocks to find what you want.

From one end of our shopping precinct to

Come and enjoy our wide range of shops in a relaxed atmosphere. the other, it’s a walking distance of less than 350 metres. Add a bit more for side street diversions.

If you’re after something other than clothing, then we have a large range of specialty shops ranging from a designer

chocolate maker, kitchen, china and gift shops with enough enticing stock to keep you browsing for hours.

While we have many shops that are unique to Ashburton, we also have our own take on some of the national retail chains

too. Just because our branch store might be a bit smaller than its city counterpart doesn’t mean it’s not packed with the best the retail world has to offer. Think of the big name retailers and you’re sure to find most of those in Ashburton, clustered in a precinct that makes it easy to park and walk – if you’re not planning on buying up large. If you are, then each comes with ample parking.

And when you want to stop and recharge your batteries, then you don’t have to walk far to find a cafe or restaurant where you can take a break. Our cafes are so good, their food and coffee so tempting, you might just find you spend a good part of your shopping day in the food zone.

If your friends are big shoppers and you’re not, then there’s still every reason to join the exodus south. Why not book in for a facial, manicure, spa treatment or a special hair treatment? Let them shop while you chill out and enjoy a spot of pampering.

If you’ve done the smart thing and headed to the big Ashburton shoppers’ day out with a dedicated driver, why hurry home when your retail therapy is done?

There are plenty of top class restaurants in town that will also roll out the welcome mat to weary shoppers. Relax with a glass of wine, a plate of nibbles, or if you’re in the mood to linger, with an evening meal before you head home.

Come, stop, park and shop – you’ll go home relaxed, refreshed and with your retail needs satisfied - until next weekend.

Mark and Jayne Douglas

115 years of superb service When the original Mr Robilliard opened his jewellery store next door to Sparrows on East Street 115 years ago, he could never have imagined the gorgeous glittering store that would still bear his family name today.

Long gone are the fob watches and clocks of the 1890’s. Present owners Mark and Jayne Douglas say that jewellery buying is now a very affordable, easy purchase. “The Pandora range has encouraged more men into buying jewellery, many of them returning four or five times a year.” It has also opened jewellery up to a younger market.

“We have a number of good quality, inexpensive lines that are just gorgeous.”

Karen Walker is another New Zealanddesigned range that continues to grow in popularity. “We try and stock as wide a range of everything as we can, but if we don’t have a particular item, we will do our best to get it in for you.

To have reached 115 years is an enormous achievement – one that few businesses attain. Mark and Jayne say they

are very proud to celebrate this milestone.

“We have a fantastic team in the store, and every day at work is fun.”

Robilliards have previously been associated with the Gemtime Jewellers franchise, which was recently purchased

by Showcase. Showcase Jewellers understand that each piece of jewellery tells a story. An item of jewellery can make a representation of your personality and style and often holds great sentimental value, so our local team work with you to ensure that your purchase will be one to treasure. No matter where you are in the country, Showcase will be close at hand with more than 30 stores nationwide.

We also offer an extensive range of watch brands including Pulsar, Lorus, Seiko, Citizen, Maxum, and Olympic.

So whether it’s a fashionable pair of diamond earrings, a gorgeous Pandora charm bracelet, the latest designer watch or a sparkling diamond engagement ring, your local Showcase jeweller is always here to help you.

Diamonds are forever

Robilliards Jewellers The Arcade, Ashburton Phone 308 5521

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THE BEST BRANDS THE BEST PRICE THE BEST SERVICE Big city prices with country friendly service.

Locally owned and operated, we have BIG BUYING POWER, ensuring you always receive the best deal.

Our technology experts can recommend the best PC or laptop to fit your requirements, no matter if you are a serious gamer, or a computer newbie.

Our eXtreme super store is loaded with the latest LED, LCD and Plasma Televisions, including state of the art 3D options.

We have one of the most impressive selections of whiteware and appliances available locally, to satisfy even the most demanding master chef.

With plentiful free parking and a comfortable showroom, take the time to browse our impressive products, everything from electric blankets to heat pumps, emergency radios to stereos. With Columbus Coffee located next door, take your time and enjoy our superior service while you browse.

With more than 40 years local experience, our friendly and knowledgeable team will always provide you with the BEST advice and price on your next important purchase.

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Moore Street, Ashburton telephone 03 308 9019 - Open 6 days

SHOE SALE

NOW ON HUGE REDUCTIONS Be In Quick!

Great shoes at Great prices.

194 East Street, Ashburton. Phone 308-1819

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TCR

the clothes rack

In the world of fashion, a makeover is the ultimate in fun and involves a complete transformation in appearance. A new home, a new location has become TCR the clothes rack, located in Somerset House, 284 East Street, Ashburton.

The popular fashion formula of upto date styles, at prices that are easy on the wallet has remained the same.

Hence’ our motto “Fashion to die for - at prices you can live with”.

TCR in conjunction with other fashion retailers create and design up to the minute fashion with labels such as Foil, Esplanade, Assign, Natalie N, Memo and many others. These are exclusive labels to TCR. Very shortly, TCR will take delivery of their new season’s summer stylings.

In the meantime shop and save big time on winter fashion. It’s worth a trip to Ashburton.

You won’t be disappointed.

Final Winter Sell out PRICE & Ashburton LESS District Statistics on all sale fashion

Exciting Fashion labels

Fashion to die for at prices you can live with

Somerset House 284 East Street Ashburton, Phone 308 7342 Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm - Saturday 10am to 2pm

The population of Ashburton District is estimated at approximately 28,600.

The last national census, undertaken in 2006, showed Ashburton District to have the following demographic characteristics:

• The population of Ashburton District increased 7.6% over the census period compared to New Zealand as a whole 7.8%.

This is much greater growth than the previous census period 1996 – 2001 when the district population grew just 1.1%. The current population growth makes Ashburton District one of the fastest growing rural districts in the country.

• The median age (half are younger, and half older, than this age) is 39.8 years for people in Ashburton District, higher than New Zealand as a whole, at 35.9 years.

• 16.3 percent of people in Ashburton District are aged 65 years and over, compared with 12.3 percent of the

total New Zealand population.

• 20.7 percent of people are aged under 15 years in Ashburton District, compared with 21.5 percent for all of New Zealand.

• 82.2 percent of people in Ashburton District belong to the European ethnic group, compared with 67.6 percent for New Zealand as a whole.

• 6.1 percent of people in Ashburton District belong to the Maori ethnic group, compared with 14.6 percent for all of New Zealand.

• 10.5 percent of people in Ashburton District were born overseas, compared with 22.9 percent for New Zealand as a whole.

The district’s population has grown steadily over the past few years, driven primarily by local economic growth.

Ashburton District’s population looks set to continue this growth, reversing earlier trends of low or no growth

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Welcome to the dark side!

Come sample the taste sensation that is Bullrush Chocolates and see for yourself the wonderful kiwiana shop in the heart of Ashburton that has everyone excited! Here at last is chocolate put together with wonderful unique flavours. Try our raspberry wasabi or even our rhubarb and kumara dark chocolate!

Whilst indulging in the dark side, you may find yourself thinking it is simply heavenly!

Chocolate bars

You’d better have nerves of steel, because our chocolate bar flavours will rark up your tongue and use it for bungee rope. Forget about the dancing cow with its soulless sugary blocks - this is real chocolate! Outrageous Kiwi flavours infused within the best organic fair trade chocolate. Each bite is equal part hedonistic and sophisticated.

• Chilli • Dark • Feijoa Grapefruit • Gooseberry • Hokey Pokey • Indonesian • Lemon, Lime and Chilli • Madagascan • Passionfruit • Peruvian • Rhubarb & Kumara • Venezuelan 72 • Pomegranate Molasses • Mango & Manuka Smoked Nut

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Sterling silver pendant with rubber necklace

$115 from Unique Jewellery

Chocolate fix

Take when you need an energy fix, a health fix or a plain chocolate fix.

Cacao Nibs are packed full of viatamins, minerals and antioxidants.

They’re better for you than grandma’s vegetable soup and, no disrespect grandma, taste a whole lot better.

Its a superfood, with a supertaste, providing superpower.

Sterling silver cubic zirconia ring

$165 from Unique Jewellery

Evolve jewellery

Create gorgeous jewellery that is as individual as you are, expressing your life journey through the art of jewellery.

Use Evolve’s unique collection of beads to create your own beautiful jewellery piece to be forever treasured.

Bull Rush Chocolate are delighted to be Ashburton’s exclusive stockists of Evolve Jewellery.

the rumours are true That amazing Bull Rush chocolate you heard Si & Gary talk about on the radio IS made right here in Ashburton!

Rich, REAL chocolate bars, handcrafted truffles, outrageous flavours and something for everyone.

Pop in for a visit and the ultimate taste experience!

18ct Diamond earrings

$1995 from Unique Jewellery

You are Unique...

Your Jewellery should be too!

Most of us love jewellery and when you are looking for something unique Adrian, Martin, Kelley and Daile are here to help you get exactly what you are looking for.

111 TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON PHONE 307 6663 www.uniquejewellery.co.nz

Bull Rush chocolate Burnett Street, Ashburton www.bullrushchocolate.co.nz

manufacture - remakes emakes - repairs - designs - valuations

All work carried out on site

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WOW Venues

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Flowers are always a thoughtful gift for that special person or any occasion.

Individual styles, tailored to personalities and occasions.

At Flowers & Balloons we pride ourselves on being able to deliver the highest quality flowers to our customers.

Do you want a little bit of extra creativity to capture your guests?

If you are looking for an arrangement for a venue, wedding or dinner party, Flowers and Balloons can make your day gorgeous! Owner Denise Hydes, a professional floral and theme designer, with 40 year’s experience in the industry, offers a FREE one hour consultation to talk over ideas to help set the scene for your unique event.

We organise flowers for any special occasion including:

effect!

Complete wedding packages Christmas events Unique gift packages Conferences Flowers and floral work Best of all, our services are prompt and we can delivery worldwide!

Come and visit us today to see our large range of gift ideas, flower arrangements and much more.

You can order flowers by ringing us today, on 308 8945.

Make her smile with gifts Chocolates, flowers, balloons, gift packs and much more in just one shop!

In store specials Too busy at work?

Don’t worry!

Just give us a call today and order that special gift for that special person.

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Truly a city Pharmacy with leading brands & products to keep you beautiful & healthy...

Luxury Fragrances

Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Angel, Prada, Oscar de la Renta

Purchase two Shiseido products including one from the skin care range and receive a nine piece free gift valued at over $127.00

Purchase any Elizabeth Arden foundation and receive a free brush.

Eyewear Bolle Goggles, Sunglasses, Dirty Dog, Serengeti Eyewear

Only Pharmacy with

190 East Street, Ashburton

Phone 03 308 8945 - enquiries@fl flo owersandballoons.cco.n nz

Cnr East & Burnett Streets, Ashburton Phone 308 7222

www.unichem.co.nz

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SUPPLIER CLEARANCE

END OF SEASON SALE

Suits . . . . . . . . . . from $399.90 . norm up to $799 Sports Coats . . . from $199.90 . norm up to $499 Sports Trousers . . . . . $99.90 . norm up to $199 Shirts. . . . . . . . . . . from $79.90 . norm up to $149

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Scarfs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . now $25.00 . . . norm $49.90 Country Look Shirts . . . . . . . . . . . now $59.90 . . . norm $94.90 Black Label Business Shirts . . . . . now $59.90 . . . norm $89.90 Frederick A Shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . now $59.90 . . . norm $99.90

METALICUS All 1/2 Price from $40 RJC DRESSES norm $110 now $55 MEREDITH MERINO JERSEYS norm $235 now $117 MACJAYS, SIREN, RJC TUNICS All 1/2 Price now from $25 BLACK STONE BOILED WOOL COATS norm $195 now $99

UP TO 70% OFF *Offer available from now through to August 8th. 2nd item is of lesser or equal value.

Offer only available on instore stock and on items at full RRP. Ask instore for more details.

CASH & EFTPOS ONLY | CONDITIONS APPLY | EAST STREET | ASHBURTON | PH: 308 5771

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Time for an exquisite change?

Ashburton’s exclusive stockist.

Switch your look with Kagi’s mix and match jewellery wellery made from beautiful pearls and gems.

Simply pick a neck necklace or bracelet and match with your favourite iinterchangeable pendant!

Time to celebrate another milestone?

Ashburton’s exclusive x stockist.

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Smooch available in Red or Chestnut was $229

NOW $135 Vallen available in Slate & Black was $219

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If it’s time to show someone special how much you care, how wonderful they are and how much you love them...then it’s Time for Diamonds.

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Smith’s Footwear, The Arcade Ashburton Ph 308-7620

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To welcome our visitors for Ashburton’s “On Sale” special shopping week, Time for Diamonds would like to clean your rings for free.

Just come into our shop, and we will clean your rings for free while you relax in our beautiful town. No purchase necessary!

Maximum of 4 free rings cleaned per person.

Visit our Facebook page to be kept up to date with our hottest deals!

86 Tancred Street, Ashburton Phone 03 308 6722

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Ashford Village - Meet you there

Fabulous shops and café have a treat for you home of the World Famous Ashford spinning wheels and looms.

Come and enjoy the experience!

The Ashford Village has nine exciting shops clustered around the historic Mill House. There is a café, shops, galleries, studio, a garden centre, horse vet, hair salon and spinning wheel museum – something for everyone.

See the home of the world-famous

Ashford spinning wheels and weaving looms and learn these timeless crafts.

Classes and workshops are available.

Take home an original Ashford wheel, homespun jersey, fleece, yarns, sheepy souvenirs, crafts and gifts.

The Ashfords Café produces countrystyle food using the best of local produce. Morning and afternoon teas, and light lunches, delicious coffee, wines and beers are served in the wood-panelled café or sheltered garden courtyard.

Open 7 Days The Ashfod Village is open 7 days, and most public holidays. The Craft Shop trading hours are weekdays 9-5 and weekends 10-4, and the Café weekdays 9-4 and weekends 10-4. The trading hours for the other shops may vary so if you are making a special trip please ring for opening hours.

Ashford Craft Shop and Museum spinning wheels, yarns, toys, 308 9085 Ashford Café – home-style cooking, coffees, wine and beers, 307 7665

Boondocks Clothing - merino, denim, linen, cotton and moleskin clothing, 307 2590 Eastside Gallery – art work, jewellery, pottery, photography, gifts, 308 9550 Just one hour south of Christchurch There is plenty of off-street parking for cars, campervans, caravans and buses.

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The long-term master plan for Ashburton’s Riverside Sports Centre, shows that in addition to the core facility, and indoor sports stadium and aquatic centre, provision has been made for a wide range of other sports to be part of the complex.

Easy, relaxed and stress free

Ashburton is just a one hour commute from Christchurch and it’s a commute a growing number of people are making each day – in both directions.

There are dozens of reasons why people choose to live in Ashburton and work in Christchurch, not the least of those is our lifestyle. Down here it’s easy, relaxed and stress free. A two minute wait at a traffic round-a-bout is a long wait, a one person queue to be served in a shop is surprising.

We have everything the city has without the hassle.

When it comes to services, facilities, recreational opportunities, it’s all here, everything the city has to offer and more.

And if what you want isn’t on your door-step, do what the locals do, have a day – or an evening out in the city.

When Christchurch is the place you visit rather than the place you call home, you view it quite differently. It’s a wonderful place to visit for a day or a weekend. You

see it through different eyes when you’re a short term visitor. It’s an exciting and engaging place in which to live and it’s a great place to visit.

Living in the Ashburton District doesn’t mean you sacrifice any of your city comforts, in fact buying a home in Ashburton – or Methven, Rakaia or a rural area – means you’ll probably have more time and more money to get on with living.

Traditionally it has cost more to buy the average city home than it has one in Ashburton. The latest sales figures released

by Quotable Value show that in June, the average price of homes sold in the Ashburton District was $277,000. For that you’ll get a good three bedroom house in a good suburb.

Our housing market is as wide as your imagination and as deep as your pocket.

Check out the listings of local real estate agents on-line and you’ll find almost 600 homes across the district listed and waiting

for new owners. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then you can choose from the 86 lifestyle or 22 rural properties.

If you have a yen to build, then you’ll be spoiled for choice. There are at least 250 sections available of all sizes, across the range of prices.

Maybe you fancy living by water at Lake Hood or living in the mountains at Terrace Downs or Methven or perhaps you prefer a lot in one of the many subdivisions that are on stream or in development around Ashburton.

And even better, if you decide to relocate and build, then we have all the services, from architects and draughtsmen to every tradesperson imaginable. It’s quite easy to build a home without using a single service outside the district. We’re pretty proud of our self-contained status.

Ashburton sets itself high standards when it comes to the facilities it provides for residents – great health services, superb

schools (rural and urban options) and sports venues to meet virtually every need.

Looking to the future, we have a new art gallery and museum complex and a new sports stadium and aquatic centre soon to be built. The latter will add to our hockey turf and tennis centre, already well used by national and international teams. In the not-too-distant-future, a velodrome will also be part of the sports complex.

We’re well known for the huge green spaces and parks that dot our town and probably set some kind of national record for accessibility to golf – for our population of just under 30,000 we have five golf courses (plus Terrace Downs). By city standards are golf subs are a joke, but our courses are not.

And if that’s not enough, our cost of living is lower, but our standard of living is not.

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Using on the best ingredients Indian Minar will cook your meal of choice to your liking, whether you’d prefer it mild, or whether you want to add heat to your night we can cook a variety of dishes with unique flavours to suit any ones taste.

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The friendly team at Bus and Truck Bodyworks offers a large range of services to keep your wheels rolling, including panel beating, spray painting, light engineering, motorhome maintenance and repairs, caravan repairs and refurbishments and also fibreglass repairs.

We are also fully qualified and authorised for the installation of seat belts.

Our qualified staff work within your desired budget, ensuring the highest standard of finish is achieved. We pride ourselves on taking the time to understand your every requirement, as the end result should always match the initial request.

Specialist and fragile work is no problem as we import specialty panels from all over the globe to ensure authenticity and quality.

Combined with using the best quality

products we also operate two large heated and bake oven spray booths which are the biggest in Ashburton.

These are specifically designed for heavy vehicles.

If the worst happens and you find your pride and joy has suffered damage due to an accident, you will be relieved to know we also offer insurance quotes, and work with many insurance companies to help restore your pride and joy to it’s former glory.

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Let Ashburton entertain you!

High Country

Mt Hutt

Aviation Museum While shopping might be the main focus when Ashburton rolls out its welcome mat from July 21st to 30th, there’s much more to our town than just first rate shops.

There’s too much to do in Ashburton for just a one-off visit; it’s also the perfect place for a family weekend away – accommodation for every pocket, activities for every taste. Most of what’s available in Ashburton and the wider district, comes with a comfortable price tag. We’re not only accessible, we’re also affordable.

If arts, culture and entertainment are on your list, then you don’t have to go far to enjoy what we can offer.

A grand Georgian building in Baring Square East (in the town centre) is home to the Ashburton’s art gallery and museum. There’s always an interesting touring exhibition on display along with local art works in the gallery, and in the museum, the story of the Ashburton District is well told in a series of attractively mounted displays.

Lake Hood Walk down the historic triangle to the Ashburton Event Centre on Wills Street and you’ll find our movie theatre with screenings running most of the day and night and the Ashburton Event Centre, which hosts an almost non-stop run of visiting music and theatre groups. Most weekends it’s well used by out of town events and by locals.

If you’re in to mountain biking, you can happily spend a day or two on the riverside trails. There’s a fantastic ride from the Ashburton River Bridge to the sea on the north side and from the bridge to Lake Hood on the south. Both trails are out and back. Take your lunch if you’re heading to the coast and enjoy that in the quaint seaside settlement of Hakatere. If you choose the south trail, then pack a few dollars and enjoy a coffee or lunch at the Lakehouse Restaurant.

If swimming’s your thing, our community pool is easy to find. It’s on Walnut Avenue outside our large secondary school, Ashburton College.

For aviation and rail buffs, Ashburton

has two museums that are nationally recognised for the standard of their displays and working models. The Ashburton Aviation Museum, just five minutes out of town at Ashburton Airport, has one of the best collections of aviation memoriabilia outside the country’s airforce bases. The museum is open weekends and by appointment.

Across the Ashburton River Bridge in Tinwald, the Plains Railway has working engines that ply the narrow gauge rail in the historic Plains village. The rail has open days once a month.

Head for the hills if you fancy getting out into the country. Of course there’s Mt Hutt if you choose to come in winter and you want to enjoy a day on the slopes. It’s even worth a visit if skiing is not your thing, simply for the unbelievable views from the top.

If it’s summer and you fancy a day or two in the bush, why not walk the Mt Somers track. It’s a two day trip, three if you want to dawdle, with two good huts on the way. It’s a good moderate grade, walking track, achievable by just about everyone

if walked at your own pace. You can start your walk at either Sharplin Falls at Staveley or off the Ashburton Gorge Road.

The Ashburton District’s heart is in its back country, with endless biking and walking tracks and the huge Hakatere Conservation Park encompassing tracks, trails, lakes, wetlands and vast, open spaces.

It’s also a place of hidden surprises in its towns and tiny hamlets. Check out Methven the district’s iconic ski village. Winter or summer there’s plenty to do and see, plenty of places to wine and dine. It also has a brand new heritage centre that has a growing display area covering the district’s agricultural past – and present.

Drive the scenic highway along the foothills. It’s a magic place with great stopping spots, particularly Staveley and Mount Somers. Or if your journey is without time constraints, then head into our stunning back country lakes, stay, camp or just sit back and enjoy scenery that goes for ever in the Hakatere Conservation Park.

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Events, functions & conferences â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A room for every occasion.

Wedding, family reunionâ&#x20AC;Śbirthday partyâ&#x20AC;Śbusiness conference?

The Ashburton Trust Events Centre can host your next event in style, from a small gathering, to a large event.

The Ashburton Trust Event Centre can cater for up to 500 people in the purpose built Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Auditorium. But smaller, more intimate gatherings can also be hosted.

Green Room

The Green Room is suited to the smaller meeting or performance class with a capacity of 60 people. It has free flowing foyer areas and bar facilities available. Accompanied by its own kitchen facilities, tables and chairs, this room is also suitable for use as a dance studio with sprung flooring.

Guardian Gallery/Woodham Foyer

Bradford Room

The Bradford Room caters for the smaller function with a capacity of 180 people. This is an ideal room for a business meeting or presentation with seating for up to 150 theatre style. The room has a roof mounted data projector and screen with simple access points for your lap top. There is a superb audio system, including microphone facilities for AV presentations. The room comes with its own standalone bar and a small serving kitchen complete with dumwaiter from the larger commercial kitchen downstairs. The Variety Theatre Foyer is located on the first floor and allows abundant room for meeting breakouts, tea, coffee etc from this space.

The Guardian Gallery and Woodham Foyer are suitable for mixing and mingling pre show. They also lend themselves to trade displays and wine and cheese evenings complete with background music from the grand piano. The combined foyers allow for the easy movement of people to and from the auditorium entries and are a great place for groups to gather pre show or have a quiet drink at the Fort Bar.

Catering

A commercial size kitchen and contract caterers are available to cater for your requirements. You may also like to host your guests at one of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many top restaurants and cafes.

Brinkley Resort is excited to have secured the services of Executive Chef Phillip Nordt for the winter season.

3 Course Menu only $60* ENTREES Tuna Carpaccio, Tua Tua Fritter, Tapenade Dressing, Ginger-Green Onion Pesto, Miso Mayonnaise, Micro Herbs Wild Game Terrine, Truffled Potato Salad, Apple Jelly, Fig Syrup Portobello Mushroom Canoli, truffled Mushroom Risotto, Pine Nut Streusel, Regiano Wafer, Balsamic Cream Tempura of Giant Surf Clam & Prawn, Cucumber / Daikon / Apple Salad, Soy, Sesame, Wasabi Dressing, Chilli Oil

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Char-Grilled Loin of Wild Hare, Fried Rocket, Glazed Pineapple, Black Olives, Pommes Paysanne, Cabernet Jus

211a Wills Street, Ashburton Phone 307 2010 www.ateventcentre.co.nz

Char-grilled Fillet Of Canterbury Charolais, Wrapped In Pancetta, Caramelized Parsnips, Sauteed Spinach, Wild Mushrooms, Roast Shallot Jus, Port Glaze

School Holiday Entertainment BadJelly the Witch, the Firebird & more

Char-Grilled Spatchcock, Lime Glaze, Garlic/Ginger Mash, Tamarind Jus

Presented by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Listen to Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s William Tell Overture, Igor Stravinskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Firebird (considered one of the great works of the orchestral repertoire) concluding with the hilarious story of Badjelly. This concert is suitable for the young and young at heart and features conductor Hamish McKeich with well-known New Zealander Ginette McDonald as the narrator.

Citrus/salt Crusted Hapuku, Roasted Capsicum & Artichoke Hearts, Eggplant, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Citrus Nage (available as Vegetarian Option with grilled Halumi Cheese instead of Fish)

Sat, 23 July Tickets: Adult $17, Student under 16 $12 (incl fees). Show 6.30pm.

DESSERTS

New Directions

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mt.huttâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Baked Ice Bombe, Roasted Pineapple, Strawberry Sauce

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bottled laughter tears and comedy at the foyerâ&#x20AC;?

A feast of entertainment, enjoy an evening of short vignetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, one act plays and comedies drawn from a range of classic, contemporary and brand new dramas, cleverly interwoven and full of surprises.

28-30 July Tickets: Adults $20, Students (15 + under) $15 (incl fees).

Show: 7.30pm, Matinee, Sat 2.30pm. Bar open, platters available.

Passion Fruit Crème Brulee, Persimon Salad, Mint Icecream Banana â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tarte Tatinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Malt Ice Cream, Macademia Nut Brittle Ghana Chocolate Fondant

Vegas - A Tribute to the Golden Years of Vegas Entertainment Starring Tim Beveridge, The Diamond Showgirls and the Neophonic Orchestra.

Sun, 7 Aug

Chefs Selection â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Artisan Cheeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Grape Confit, Honeycomb, Roasted Nuts & Crostini

Tickets: A-Reserve $64.50/ B-Reserve $57.90/ C-Reserve $41.90 (incl fees).

Show: 7.30pm Special - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Reserve Tickets for $51.90 for the ďŹ rst 100 tickets sold only!!!

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

* Order all your 3 choices at the start of dinner and be eligible for this special Introduction offer

NZSO SOLOISTS BACK TO BACH, Robert Orr â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oboe; TELEMAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Volker Ouverture (Suite); BACH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oboe Concerto in D minor RAMEAU â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Zoroastre Suite; BACH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Air.

Fri, 12 Aug Tickets: Adult $31-$55 , Senior $28-$50, (fees apply).

Concert: 7.30pm

RESTAURANT

Enjoy our open fire, mountain views and newly completed + spa pool bar. Bring your togs!!!

RESERVATIONS

+Spa pools for in house guests and diners only

Wedâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sun 4:30pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Late Happy Hour 5:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:00pm

Upcoming Events The New Zealand Male Choir with guests The Mid-Canterbury Choir - Sat, 13 Aug Hot Club Sandwich - Arts On Tour NZ - Sun, 14 Aug NZ Army Band - Tue, 23 Aug John Rowles - The Final Bow Farewell Tour - Thu, 20 Oct A Festival of Russian Ballet - Wed, 9 Nov Tickets are available from our Ticket Direct ofďŹ ce at the Event Centre or online

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Somerset Grocer

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about great food and top-quality service At the Somerset Grocer, serving up consistently great food in a cosmopolitan atmosphere is top of our priorities. From our Burnett St location in Ashburton, we bring you the best local and international produce available, with plenty of variety to suit all discerning taste buds.

At our gourmet grocer, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find display racks bursting with unique ingredients to bring your next meal to life. Jams, vinegars, pastas, marshmallows, honey, pickles, chocolates, dukkahâ&#x20AC;Ś Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find it hard to resist the urge to buy up large and fill your shopping basket with luxurious pantry fillers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard not to be tempted by our deli selection, which includes delicious cheeses from near and far and a variety of speciality meats. In our wine section, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be impressed by our great array of local and international wines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ask our friendly staff for wine advice and for the perfect addition to spice up your pantry. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into sharing at Somerset

Grocer, so why not fill one of our stylish wooden hampers for a friend as a special treat, ideal for birthdays or other celebratory occasions.

Before you leave Somerset Grocer, be sure to take a seat and enjoy our freshly made food, with a range of pizzas, quiches, sandwiches, salads, muffins, scones, cakes and slices on display. Or choose from the breakfast and lunch menu, which includes everything from bagels and muesli to eggs Benedict and nachos. Our professional barista makes some of the best coffees in town â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and your kids will have you coming back time and time again when they sample our heavenly hot chocolates.

We are conveniently located just off the main street of Ashburton, on Burnett St. Look for us on the Ground Floor of the new Somerset Building.

Somerset Grocer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; open Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, 8am till 5.30pm and Saturday 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm.

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Braided Rivers

The recipe for a memorable evening Take an array of fresh, local produce, combine it with the skills of an experienced chef, mix in a bunch of style and a large helping of friendliness and fun, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have the recipe behind the success of Braided Rivers, Ashburtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere restaurant and bar.

Adjoining the main bar and restaurant, where seven days a week youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find fabulous food, a great local atmosphere and an ambience that would be just as at home in Queenstown, Christchurch, Auckland or Sydney, is what those behind Braided River like to refer to as their â&#x20AC;&#x153;funâ&#x20AC;? dining area. The service is akin to the archetypal fine dining experience, but with that quintessential Ashburton touch that transforms an evening from formal to fun, whilst not compromising on quality.

The dĂŠcor is warm and chic, with plush carpets, wooden furniture and stunning lighting features. Linked to the main bar area by a cosy courtyard, with roaring fire and big-screen television, at Braided Rivers you can start the evening with a casual

drink in the bar, slip away for dinner with friends, then enjoy the rugby on the big screen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all without changing venues!

The cuisine at Braided Rivers matches the dĂŠcor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stylish, hearty and using high quality produce. The head chef, formally of Pedros in Christchurch, serves up season-appropriate dishes, with something for all tastebuds. The menu includes cooked and raw oysters, West Coast Whitebait (fritter or christiano style), Braised Shoulder of Lamb, Duck Confit and Steak with all manner of sauces.

Irresistible desserts, including Classic Crème Brulee with chocolate and pistachio biscotti and Croissant & Prune Bread & Butter Pudding, are sublime examples of the chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for traditional and contemporary flair.

Braided Rivers Restaurant & Bar, Cnr Burnett and Cass Streets, Ashburton, ph/ 03 307 2541.

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Waterfront dining in the heart of Mid Canterbury

The Lake House is one of Canterbury’s best kept secrets.

Situated in the peaceful and beautiful surroundings of Lake Hood, the Lake House restaurant and bar offers a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining.

The bar, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert menus have something to cater for all tastes, with individually cooked fresh-to-order meals created from locally-sourced produce.

The Lake House bar has inside and outside areas, and is a great place to relax and unwind with a cool drink and a bite to eat from the bar menu.

The restaurant and café has interior seating for up to 120 guests, with external seating for a further 50 to100.

There are two private conference rooms available for private functions, meetings or conferences with full catering.

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The Lake House is open 7 days a week 10am until late lunch - brunch - dinner

Bistro Cafe & Bar

Lake Hood, Ashburton t Breakfast t Lunch t Dinner Phone 302 6064 for Reservations and Enquiries – Open 7 days 10am - till late

cunning The kids thought we were doing it for them!

Terrace Downs, in conjunction with Rockmybaby professional nanny and babysitting agency, now operates a tailored childcare programme catering to children aged 0 - 12 years.

The Terrace Downs Kids’ Club is regularly run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with babysitting services also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with advanced bookings.

Terrace Downs introduces Kids Eat for Free Friday, Saturday & Sunday any child 0-12 with a parent dining at the resort (Dinner main) with a reservation is entitled to partake in Kids Club for only $5, which includes a FREE meal from our kids menu. The Sunday

Brunch Kids Club is FREE for any child with an accompanying parent dining with a reservation. Professional staff will look after your child with a range of fun and engaging activities at the resort in a safe and supervised environment.

Kids Club involves: • Kids eat for free in the Clubhouse (Selection from the children menu) • Kids get to participate in a range of games & activities • $5 per hour per child (Free is dining at the Brunch) • Bookings essential • First 30 bookings receive a free Terrace Downs kids calendar (while stocks last)

Kids Club operates: • Friday 5pm - 9pm • Saturday 5pm - 9pm • Sunday 10pm - 3pm For casual visitors with no reservation, there is a charge of $30 per child to participate in the club’s activities for the day; this includes a meal from the kids’ menu. Children aged 0 - 3 years can participate in the Kids’ Club, but parental supervision is required.

Babysitter: Terrace Downs also offers a 24 hour babysitting service to visitors at the resort Monday - Sunday. Your children will be supervised by professional babysitting staff

for only $30 per hour for up to 4 children (this does not include a meal). For more than 4 children an additional babysitter will be required at the same price to ensure quality supervision of your children. This service is available on advanced request only (minimum of 24 hours notice). Relax and enjoy the resort while your children enjoy a range of games and entertainment.

For a list of what kids can do at Terrace Downs please visit www.terracedowns.co.nz to see the facilities and services arranged for the convenience of family travel.

(All children’s activities are to be conducted under parental supervision unless handed over to a Rockmybaby professional babysitter).

Delectable Dining an adventure for your tastebuds Sunday Brunch – now only $39!

Every Sunday from 11.00am to 3.00pm.

In response to its increasingly popular attendance, The Brunch at Terrace Downs has now extended to two sittings: every Sunday, 11.00am and 1.15pm.

The Brunch, both a culinary voyage and a getaway, is the latest initiative for the resort’s signature restaurant, Avoca Fine Dining. The Brunch Menu, by Executive Chef Stuart Morrison, will feature high country delicacies such as a traditional roast, colds, hots and sweets.

Jazz Fusion is the musical element for The Brunch with a live performance every Sunday.

Terrace Downs Resort|RD2 Darfield|Canterbury General Enquiries Phone: (03) 318 6943 Email: info@terracedowns.co.nz

For more information p: 03 302 8811 e: service@mthutt.co.nz