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CHRISTMAS COMES TO LEESTON
The Leeston Business Association would like to say a huge thank you to all the participants in this year’s Christmas Parade. We had a record number of floats and some very impressive efforts again this year. Again our local businesses provide much of the funding required to make this event possible so a huge thank you for your continued support. The Selwyn Council also provide funding and prizes for the best floats so we are very grateful for their support also. Both the Anglican and Cooperating Parish have opened their grounds for the event too which is also a p p r e c i a t e d . As always Leeston locals and people from surrounding areas turned out en mass for the event which makes all the hard work What’s coming up Dec.19-Lincoln Twilight
worthwhile to see so many people come to enjoy it. The Ellesmere Vintage Club did a great job organising all the floats and getting them all up and down back the street - Also their members always put on a great display of vehicles too. There are so many groups, clubs, organisations and individuals involved to make this event possible Thank you for your continued support! Winners Best Walking Float Supervalue Best Futuristic Float Loretta Sloan Most Entertaining - Tayla Kewish & Sophie Mercer Best Overall Hammer Hardware
More photos of the parade are scattered through this issue.
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Market Dec.19-Irwell Rugby Club AGM Dec.21-Leeston Market Dec.25-Christmas Day Jan.1-New Years Day Jan.12-Leeston RFC - BBQ Jan.14-Ellesmere Reserve Board Triennial Election Meeting
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ANGLICAN PARISH OF ELLESMERE
LEESTON LIFE CHURCH
Sunday 22nd December 9.30am Sedgemere - Parish Eucharist Tuesday 24th December Christmas Eve 5pm St James’- Southbridge Childrens service - All welcome 11pm - Carols - St John’s Leeston Leading to midnight mass at 11.15pm Christmas Day 9.30am St James’- Southbridge Parish Eucharist Sunday 29th December 9.30am St John’s - Leeston Parish Eucharist Patronal Festival Sunday 5th January 9.30am St Mary’s - Irwell Anglican/Co-operating Parish Ecumenical Service Sunday 12th January 9.30am St John’s - Leeston
Station Street. Leeston Extream Kidz & TFC (Teens for Christ) every Sunday at 10:00am
Sunday 22nd December 10am Carols in Anderson Square with BBQ to follow. No Service Christmas Day. Sunday, 29th December 10.00am Family Worship with café open after service. Sunday, 5th January 10.00am Family Worship with café open after service. Sunday, 12th January 10.00am Family Worship with café open after service.
Priest in Charge - Revd. Jim McKenna, 356 3473 Bishop’s Warden: Kathryn Millar, phone 324 2511 Parish Telephone 324 3801
Senior Pastors, Wayne & Nicky Watson Church Office, phone 3243-697
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St John the Evangelist, Leeston & St Patrick’s, Lincoln Leeston Mass will be celebrated in the St John Ambulance Rooms, Cnr High & Gallipoli Street Sunday, 10:00am - Thursday, 5:30pm
LEV SHEL TORAH CONGREGATION www.levsheltorah.co.nz
Why were Messiah’s teachings Hebraic? Understanding the scriptures Hebraically. 28th Dec. - 18th Jan. ring 324 2612 for Meeting details
Lincoln Sunday Mass will be celebrated at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Lincoln at 8:30am Weekday Masses : 9:00am Parish Centre Parish Priest, Fr. Frank Kelly 3252-770 Parish Chairperson, Anna Carter 3243-206
Friday Night Youth Every Friday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Meeting at The Station, Station St, Leeston
Discussion, games with focus on themes and topics important or relevant to youth. Enquiries contact Rachel at rachg@leestonnewlife.co.nz Matt Hooper 0211964008
Next issue of The Ellesmere Echo
Thursday 16th January 2014 For this issue the Ambulance and Fire Brigade reports are on page 23.
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SOUTHBRIDGE TASTY MEATS WE WILL BE OPEN. RESTOCK YOUR BBQ SUPPLIES DURING THE CHRISTMAS BREAK. TUESDAY 24TH FRIDAY 27TH MONDAY 30TH TUESDAY 31ST
DECEMBER CLOSING AT 1PM DECEMBER OPEN 11AM - 3PM DECEMBER OPEN 11AM - 3PM DECEMBER OPEN 11AM - 3PM
FRIDAY 3RD JANUARY OPEN 11AM - 3PM MONDAY 6TH TO FRIDAY 10TH JANUARY OPEN 10AM - 4PM
HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM THE TEAM AT SOUTHBRIDGE TASTY MEATS.
High St, Southbridge, Tel. 3242-243
ELLESMERE TOY LIBRARY The Toy Library has enjoyed a very successful year. We have lots of new toys and more to come, thanks to the generous support of our community. Our Christmas raffle was a great success and we congratulate the lucky winners. First prize went to Johnny Stamps, second prize to Pauline Thompson and third prize to Colin Neal. A big thank you to all who participated! We invite you all to visit the Toy Library to see our
range of toys any Saturday morning between 10 and 11.30am, as well as the first and third Wednesdays of each month between 2:30 and 3:30pm. Toy Library is situated at the rear of the Carbon Gym building and there is also an entry from Station Street. We will be closing for the holidays on 21 December and will reopen on 18 January. Best wishes to all for a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Photo shows Kate Maginness, aged 4, playing with the Toy Library’s meccano.
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DUNSANDEL SCHOOL END OF YEAR PRIZE GIVING Dunsandel School children celebrated the end of school year with their final assembly at Ellesmere College on Tuesday 10 December. It was a time to farewell the Year 6 children, enjoy classes singing and presenting and thank everyone for the support of
our children and school over the past year. At this assembly 4 special awards are presented. These can only be won by Year 6 children.
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C.J. Collier (AJ Sheat Memorial Prize for Academic Excellence), Emily Sheat (Mervyn Barnett Trophy for All Round achievement in Year 6), Charlie Robinson (John Griffiths Shield for the highest achieving sportsperson in Year 6), and Kate Gluyas and Amelie Harris (shared recipients of the Barron Family Trophy for Excellence in the Arts).
Season’s Greetings from B N Z Leeston CHRISTMAS HOURS Closing 4.30pm Christmas Eve, 24th December Re-opening 9.00am Friday, 27th December Closed Saturday 28th December
NEW YEARS HOURS
Closing 4.30pm 31st December 2013 Re-opening 9.00am Friday 3rd January 2014 Best wishes for a Happy and Safe Christmas and all the best for 2014 Father Christmas in-store Friday 20th December 2-4pm
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BALLET RECITAL A HUGE SUCCESS Linda Simons Studio of Dance had their end of year Parent’s Evening on Thursday 28th November in the Southbridge Town Hall. The dancers presented some of their ballet class work on stage and then each class performed a dance.
The very talented Bedggood family gave a fantastic musical performance while the dancers changed their costumes. At the end of the evening, certificates were awarded and everyone enjoyed supper together.
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ST MARK’S CHRISTMAS FAIR Once again, a very successful St Mark’s Sedgemere Christmas fair was held on Saturday 30th November: all the well stocked stalls of a country fair. A great day for the children as well. Santa arrived in a 1936 Ford V8 car to a beautifully decorated Christmas Grotto on the stage, with a big comfy chair for Santa to sit on and talk to the children, who all left with a bag of sweets. The bouncy castle and the candy floss were both popular stops for the children as well as decorating Gingerbread men. New to the fair this year was Caleb’s pet lamb, Liquorice, which added interest by guessing its weight for the adults, and its name for the children. Once the stall shopping was completed and the raffles bought, the adults could enjoy a continuous
afternoon tea and a yarn in the supper room. St Mark’s small committee really appreciates all the help and support given to them leading up to the fair SOUTHBRIDGE RUGBY and on the day. Without the help they would not be able WANT TO PLAY SENIOR RUGBY IN 2014 to achieve what they do. DIVISION 1 OR Congratulations to the following Raffle winners: DIVISION2/3 & COLTS The beautifully decorated Christmas cake - No. 113 - WHY NOT PLAY FOR THE Tony Partridge. OLDEST CLUB IN Produce Box - No. 149 ELLESMERE RUGBY Lisa Lamers. The Advent Calendar PRESEASON TRAININGS No.140 - Kathryn Millar. START ON THURSDAY 9TH Sweets - No. 104 - Sue (Ph JANUARY AT 7PM & THEN 324 4090). EVERY TUES. & THURS Plant (1st) - No. 143 NIGHTS FROM THEN ON. Jenny Greenwood. Plant (2nd) - No. 105 Heather Lamers. A QUALIFIED FITNESS The lambs weight - 38 kgs TRAINER WILL BE TAKING - Thelma Powe with 38.3kg. THESE PRESEASON SESSIONS. The nearest name Lollypop - Kharissa. PLAY FOR A GREAT CLUB All prizes have been received.
WITH A GREAT FAMILY STRUCTURE AND A HUGE HISTORY OF SUCCESS AT ALL LEVELS.
Div 1 Canterbury Country Combined Champions in 2012 & 2013 Div 3 Ellesmere Semi Finalist’s in 2013 Please Phone Chris 027 439 9773 or email: chris.southbridgerugby@xtra.co.nz
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LEESTON LIBRARY CHRISTMAS TREE COMPETITION 2013. Vote now for your favourite tree. Mayor Kelvin Coe will be presenting the prizes 6pm at a special even-
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This is the last Leeston Market Update for 2013. Where has the year gone? However, there is still one last hoorah for the Leeston Market on December 21st so come down and grab your last minute gifts and goodies. We’ll also have a visit from that special chap in red – hint – ‘ho ho ho’, and we finally get to draw the hamper to see who gets a little extra in their stocking this year: it’s all very exciting. The Leeston Market is filling up fast and it seems that each week we have something new. I have my fingers crossed for cherries on the 21st but of course, that depends on the sunshine hours to ripen the fruit. There is such a huge
selection of goodies to tempt the taste buds now with summer berries, sweets, breads and baking as well as veges, Indian cuisine and churro so there is definitely no excuse to go hungry. Of course Alex, and also Hannah, are frantically fundraising for their World Challenge trips to Cambodia and Vietnam so please support our local teenagers and visit their stalls. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Leeston Christmas Parade on the 6th December. What a great turnout and a fabulous evening. It’s only 12 months until we can do it all again. Remember - CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: The first Leeston
High Street Hair Therese. Sarah, Louise, Liz, Pip, Bec, Courtney and Catelin Wish all of their wonderful clients a very Merry Christmas and a rewarding New Year. We will be taking a break from the 24th of December to the 7th of January and look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. Cheers!!
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Market next year is on the 18th January 2014, and this is the date that you can set up your own stall. You will need parental supervision but come along to our very first Leeston Children’s Market. It’s not too late to register but the spots are limited so don’t leave it until the last minute. You may have toys or books you no longer need, you may be a budding artist or craftsperson but this is your chance to give it a go, and the best part, it will be free. Please contact the Leeston Market Committee Secretary – Shirley Fisher, on email – shirleydjfisher@msn.com for a stall application form and further information, or myself – 03 3242 595 – siouxzart@xtra.co.nz Saturday the 21st December will be our last Leeston Market for the year and also the day we find out who wins the Lucky Draw for the Christmas hamper of Market goodies. Our first and only market in January 2014 will be the Saturday the 18th and then we are back to our regular Saturdays being the first and third Saturday of each month so in February the Leeston Market will be on Saturday 1st February and the 15th February Join us for the last Leeston Market in 2013 on Saturday 18th December– 9 am till noon. We look forward to seeing you there ~ whatever the weather ~ and from all the stall holders and committee, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and we’ll see you again next year Brenda Franz
SOUTHBRIDGE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB J.A.B REGISTRATION SUNDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2014 2-5PM Family fun day, Touch with seniors, Skills with seniors, Bouncy castle, Sausage sizzle, Bacon butties, Boot & clothing sale. SOUTHBRIDGE RUGBY CLUB We would like to welcome all current players and all new players and parents from around the wider community to come along and register for the 2014 season. PLAY FOR A GREAT CLUB WITH A GREAT FAMILY STRUCTURE AND A HUGE HISTORY OF SUCCESS AT ALL LEVELS Any enquiries please contact: Louise 03) 324 2274 or Deb 027 560 5554 or email: chris.southbridgerugby@xtra.co.nz
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE. Closed Statutory Holidays Trading Hours: Dec. 27th, 28th & 31st - 8.30am to 5pm Jan. 3rd & 4th - 8.30am to 5pm
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GIFT BUYING SAFETY TIPS Shopping for children’s gifts is a serious business. Not only do you need to think about what a child wants or needs, but you also need to weigh up the risks that could be attached to your choice. Safekids Aotearoa, Energizer and Trading Standards (a unit of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) encourage adults to consider these six questions when buying gifts online or in store. Are the button batteries secured? Many toys, musical cards and other products are powered by coin-sized lithium or button batteries. Button battery-related child injury is an emerging issue. In the past three years, the National Poisons Centre has received 175 calls regarding children under six years swallowing or inserting batteries in their nose and ears. Sixty one children have also been hospitalised at Starship from March 2009 to February 2012.Safety Message: Ensure that the battery compartments of toys and household gadgets are secure, keep button batteries out of reach, take a child to hospital immediately if swallowing is suspected and tell others about this danger. I s i t a g e appropriate? This isn’t just about matching a toy with a child’s development. It is also about making sure gifts don’t pose a safety risk. For example, any small toy or toy part that can fit inside a toilet roll is a choking hazard to a baby or small child. Don’t forget – a toy that is safe for a 10 year old, for example, could be potentially dangerous to a baby or toddler. Does it meet NZrecognised safety standards? Safety standards ensure products meet minimum safety requirements. Some standards are mandatory, but even if a standard
is voluntary it can help ensure the product is safe. Only buy children’s products if they have NZ-recognised standards. Most of the following products sold in New Zealand have to meet NZ standards: child restraints, scooters, safety helmets, toys for children under three years old, children's nightwear, household cots and bicycles. For more about safety standards, check out the Keeping Kids Safe booklet online:http:// www.consumeraffairs.govt. nz/pdf-library/publications/ keepingkidsafe.pdf Is it easy to install? Many large gifts, such as trampolines and bicycles, come in a flat pack and rely on the buyer’s ability to put it together. Incorrectly assembled they may not meet the required safety standard and could cause an injury. Carefully read the manufacturer’s instructions. If in doubt, get a professional or someone with the appropriate skills to put it together. Does it need a helmet? Bicycles and scooters are one of the most popular Christmas gifts for children. Always remember that it is a law to wear helmets when cycling, even for small kids. Wearing safety helmets reduces the risk of severe brain injury by as much as 74%. Does it require active supervision? With all the hustle and bustle of the festive season, it can be challenging to keep an eye on kids. Some play equipment – particularly paddling/swimming pools and trampolines – demand active supervision. Don’t give these as gifts them if you think this will be difficult to achieve.
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THE ELLESMERE HERITAGE PARK PROGRESSES Over the last few months, the management committee of the Ellesmere Heritage Park has carried out cleaning, renovating and clearing of the building and the site in preparation for alterations and displays. Alongside this work is the need to complete a resource application for Change of Use and subsequent building consent to alter the toilet block before being able to open to the public. At a recent meeting with Selwyn District Council our landlords (the Community Services staff), the need for project management expertise to take this community project to the next level was highlighted. If you are new to the district or have some time and are experienced in
project management, compliance, writing business plans, planning and budgeting skills or other similar skills, give some thought to your involvement in this project as we could use your skills and input. We would also welcome anyone who is interested to be involved in any aspects of this project. We have regular working groups both midweek and on weekends. The long term vision is to be the museum for the district, with displays of artefacts relating to preEuropean history, the life of Lake Ellesmere and the myriad of past activities relating to such aspects as agriculture, engineering, and the social structure of the district. Teaching resources and research facili-
ties will also be available. The potential to develop this project and to be able to contribute to supporting Leeston as a destination is vast. This project is geared to any age group and to anyone with an interest in history, be it their own or that of the area in which they happen to be living. Support the team who have the passion and need your project management skills to help them move forward. Contact either John Winchester ph 347 9982 , Murray Marshall ph 324 3294 , Pat McEvedy ph 324 2572 or Lee Brehaut ph 324 4450 or email ellesmereheritagepark@gmail.com for more information.
Above photo is an Allis Chamler Allcrop 60. And to the left is the Ellesmere Trotting Club committee approx. 1919 to 1922.
Photo right is a 6 horse ploughing team.
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HARD WORK FINALLY ACKNOWLEDGED The work of one of Ellesmere’s unsung heroes was finally acknowledged on the 11th December 2013 by the Mayor and councillors of the Selwyn District Council. Bill Southward, a 2nd generation Rakaia Huts resident, has been a ‘coastal crusader’. He has been mapping and keeping a very watchful eye on our local coastline for most of his life. “No-one knows your backyard as well as what you do” stated Bill at the award ceremony. His real passion for the coastline started in 2008 when he realised that certain lagoon processes and morphologies were different to the patterns he’d seen over the decades of fishing and jet boating. He wondered what was causing the discrepancies in the river flows and the lagoon outlet migrating kilometres north of the main channel for much longer than he could remember. His questions led Bill to seek answers from local experts and managers some questions could be answered but most couldn’t. Bill response was not simply to demand answers but instead to get actively
involved in advocating the need for a better understanding of the Rakaia river flow regime and the effects on the lagoon environment. He argues, quite rightly, that to adequately manage such lagoons we need to have better understanding of how they function. He has spent countless hours collating data and has even chartered an aircraft to take aerial photographs.
He has contacted and maintained contact with probably every hydrologist, geomorphologic, coast and river researcher, planner and politician in Canterbury. By calling for sciencebased management of the Rakaia system, Bill has raised awareness and the need for a better understanding of one of New Zealand’s most pressing coastal issues.
Mayor Coe presenting Bill Southward with the award of Coastal Champion (pictured below). Bill’s is the first name on this award.
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TRAINING DAY FOR FIRE BRIDGADE & ST JOHNS The Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade had its triennial Motor Vehicle Crash refresher in Leeston 23rd and 24th November. This involved Saturday morning in the class room studying new techniques refreshing legislation and scene management then Saturday afternoon applying the new techniques on cars on the training ground. Sunday we set up four crash scenes around Leeston to simulate the real thing with patients crushed in
cars. We responded to the crashes with Ellesmere St John and worked as we would at a normal incident. The weekend was very successful and the brigade would like to thank Ellesmere St John, Ellesmere Transport Company, Leeston Hire and the public who donated the ten cars that we demolished over the weekend. Without this generosity we would not be able to complete our training to the high level attained.
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CLASSIC TREATMENT FOR DAY CLUB MEMBERS It was a day with a difference for the 36 members of the Leeston Day Club group being hosted by members of the Ellesmere Vintage Club. The group were given an outing around the district in twelve classic cars including such vehicles as a 1938 Vauxhall DX, Humber Super Snipe, Jaguars, Ford, Zephyrs and Zodiacs, plus an American Pontiac and two pre-1940 Ford V8’s. The group usually enjoy
their fortnightly gatherings with a mix of card games, music, sing-a-longs, exercises, community van outings and on occasions a speaker will attend. On November 26 the group were given a tour of the district with emphasis on the old schools and other notable landmarks of the area. The morning run included the old Doyleston Hotel site, Doyleston, Irwell, Brookside and Killinchy
school sites being featured. A drive to the Lill’s “Strathearn” Homestead, built around 1896 and recently redecorated after the earthquakes was also included. After a great lunch back at their meeting room, stage two included the Timberyards, Lakeside school site, Fishermans Point at Taumutu, Sedgemere school and on to Milltown and the Rakaia Huts. At this point the group were given an opportunity
to take in the views of the area of this tidy little settlement. The final leg included the old Little Rakaia school site, Southbridge District High and Leeston Convent. The organisers of the run were John Winchester, Brian Reid and Les Sloan. They said it was great to hear comments such as, “you know its been over 20 years since I have been here.” Another lady was heard
to say when she saw the old Killinchy School, “I remember going to this school on my trike, and you know this is the first time I’ve seen it since leaving school. Remarkable!” Hearing comments like that made it very rewarding for the organisers and to see two of the district’s organsations working together to bring such enjoyment to our older people will, I’m sure be a treasured memory for a long while.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR from all at LEESTON HAMMER HARDWARE
69 HIGH STREET, LEESTON. PHONE/FAX 324 3559
(Please note that we will be closed for business on the Statutory Holidays)
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NEW LOOK AT ELLESMERE DRAPERY The wonderland of drapery and haberdashery shops has always been something that has intrigued the new owner of Ellesmere Drapery, Charitee Leslie. As a small child she used to love entering the stores and going through the button, trims, material and lace displays, maybe even dreaming that one day she would own a place like that of her own. Well, now that dream has become a reality. Charitee, along with the support of her partner, local
Selwyn AI technican and former dairy farmer John Adams, have set out on a new adventure. They both are aware that they have big shoes to fill with the previous owner Elaine Thomas, who started working in the shop at 16 years of age and then latterly owning the shop herself. “Elaine has been wonderful in this whole process and we know it must be hard for her to hand over to new owners. They hope to provide the same wonderful service that she gave over the last 4 decades. One thing Charitee really wants to find out is what locals want from the shop. She wants people to just drop in, have a chat and find out what they would like to see here. She is happy to run sewing classes, patchwork, quilting and even morning tea craft days, if its wanted.
LOWER SPEED TOLERANCE HAS STARTED
The AA is calling on Police to be highly visible in their enforcing of the lower speeding tolerance and to focus on areas of highest risk. It was announced today that the lower 4kph speedlimit tolerance, which has previously only applied over holiday periods, will be in place for all of December and January. "If the lower speed tolerance results in a big increase in speeding tickets then that will actually be a failure. The measure of success has to be to stop drivers speeding and not how many tickets get issued," says AA spokesperson Dylan Thomsen. Extending the lower speed tolerance for two months is a big change and it needs drivers to support it to be successful. For the extended lower tolerance to get the best the AA believes New owner, Charitee Leslie results that: outside Ellesmere Drapery. · Police should target enforcement at high risk areas rather than on motorways ‘BETSY’ BECOMES A STAR or around passing lanes. · The enforcement should Look out for Betsy the used as one of the props for be as obvious as possible, caravan from local business the show. with speed cameras and "Vintage Beauty" on tv this The show was filmed officers clearly visible as Sunday. The popular chil- down at Coes Ford and Vicki high police visibility calms dren’s programme "What was lucky enough to be traffic and reduces speedNow" has its special Xmas involved after being ap- ing. show on Sunday morning proached by Whitebait ProThe AA again makes its and Vicki's wee caravan was ductions . call for the fines from speeding tickets to be used to fund road safety improvements. This is supported by 93% of AA Members.
TIME TO HANG UP THE MOP!!! The 12th of December marked the end of an era at Dunsandel School with cleaner/caretakers Ngaire and Allan Bodger hanging up their vacuum and mop for the final time. After 41 years and 8 months of honest, loyal and dedicated service to Dunsandel School they have decided to retire. Their retirement was officially marked at the Dunsandel School End of Year Assembly on 10 December. Because of the Bodgers’ keen interest in trains the children sang Morningtown Ride as a tribute to Ngaire and Allan. They were presented with an engraved tray and clock along with travel vouchers they can use to visit their grand daughter in Auckland. Both are very unassuming and humble people that did a lot of jobs that are highly visible to the school community including vacuuming, having the swimming pool ready when summer comes along, mowing lawns and gardens. But there are numerous other jobs that
were done with no fuss or bother including scraping ice or snow from the paths during winter, answering alarms in the middle of the night, getting hoops that somehow jumped to the highest branch on the tallest tree, cutting up and removing trees from windy Septembers and all of the endless other odd jobs that needed doing over the holidays. “On behalf of all past and present children, staff and parents of Dunsandel School I wish Ngaire and Allan all the very best in their retirement. Their service to our school has been outstanding and they will be sorely missed. They are people with a strong work ethic who have been loyal and dedicated to Dunsandel School” Principal Dave Robinson said. Retirement it seems will bring fishing, train spotting, caravanning, visiting their grand daughter in Auckland and not answering the school alarm in the middle of the night.
Photo shows Allan and Ngaire Bodger at the presentation on their retirement.
Merry Christmas *Gift Vouchers available*
Photo shows Lucy and Scarlett McMillan with Camilla the Gorilla from the TV show ‘What Now’.
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GILBERT FAMILY REUNION Recently 430 descendants of John and Elizabeth Gilbert attended a reunion celebrating the 150th anniversary of their arrival in Canterbury. An enthusiastic committee arranged the day in the Riki Ellison Memorial hall at Ellesmere College. During the afternoon buses took family members to the Brookside Anglican cemetery where John and Elizabeth and other family members are buried. “Helston Farm”, where they established their farming operations, was visited and the Dunsandel School passed on the way back to Leeston. John sold the land for the school and was a member of the school committee. John Champion Gilbert, 21, and Elizabeth Emma Bosustow, 19, were married at Ruan Major, near Lizard, Cornwall, England on 8 June 1863 and eight days later
embarked on the “Accrington” at Plymouth. They arrived at Lyttelton on 5 September. The cost of the assisted passage for John and Elizabeth was £26-10-0 ($53-20). More than half the assisted immigrants aboard the ship came from Cornwall. John worked as a ploughman for Mr Tosswill near Prebbleton and did contract work on Christchurch roads before buying land near Dunsandel. The 79 hectare block on the corner of Strathmore and Frasers Roads is now owned by his great great grandson, Stuart Boon. By 1867 he had cultivated 30 hectares and built a sod house. The following year he grew 10 hectares of wheat and added a timber extension to the house. He bought and leased land near what is now the Dunsandel township and in 1877 bought 35 hectares at the corner of Dunsandel and Brookside Road and Rakaia and Selwyn Road. He named the farm after Helston in Cornwalland added to it with other land around Dunsandel. In 1895 he and his sons leased 160 hectares from Mary Smith, the widow of F. J. Smith who had freeholded 200 hectares and developed Leeston. The
Photos shows Martha Mawson cutting the anniversary cake.
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leased land was from Harmans Road to the township and from the township to Beethams Road. He also bought 40 hectares on Buckleys Road, Brookside. John ran sheep, dairy cows and pigs, fattened lambs and supplied the nearby creamery. He showed prize winnig stock at Ellesmere A&P shows. Assisted by his sons he did agricultural contracting and in 1909 when he and Elizabeth visited Cornwall he bought a Fowler traction engine and a threshing mill. He was a member of the Ellesmere Road Board from 1898 until he resigned in 1908. He died in 1911. Elizabeth was living in Linwood when she died in 1925. Their elder daughters both married Pearce cousins who had come out from Cornwall. Ann Jane married Samuel Pearce and they farmed at Grahams Road, Brookside. Ellen and her husband William Pearce farmed at Chertsey. Three sons, William, Francis and Thomas, farmed the Leeston and Brookside properties. William leased part of “Homebrook”, Southbridge, in the early 1900s. He took over “Helston Farm” after his father died and in 1921 bought a property at Medbury, near Hawarden. Francis bought part of John Miln’s farm on Cryers Road, Southbridge. His grandson, Robert, now farms the homestead block and grandsons, Frank and Gordon and great grandsons Lindsay and Derek, farm other parts of the Miln land. Thomas bought the Leeston land called “The Pines” off Mary Smith and farmed it until his death in 1930. His son, Bill, took over the Beethams Road land. The Harmans Road land was sold but in recent years descendants, Geoff Martin, John Gilbert and David Rathgen have bought different parts of the block.
The fourth son, George, farmed “Evesbury” near the end of Feredays Road and then took over “Helston Farm”. John the youngest son bought land beside “Helston Farm”. He was unfortunately shot and died in an accident while rabbit shooting on Heslerton. His grandson, Bill Jones, later farmed this land. Elizabeth, the third daughter, married John Spence who farmed in the Killinchy area, Their daughter, Lizzie married Keith Boon and a number of the Boon descendants still farm in the Killinchy Dunsandel area. The youngest daughter, Susan, married Jim Parkin who was ploughman for William Gilbert on “Homebush” before buying land on Washbournes Road, Sedgemere. It is now belongs to great great grandson Russell Parkin. The anniversary cake was made by great great granddaughter Jenny Whiten. It was cut by the oldest living descendant, Martha Mawson. The last of the third generation in New Zealand, Eileen Greenwood, died on the 5 September 2013, 150 years to the day after John
and Elizabeth arrived at Lyttelton. The youngest at the reunion was Jesse who came from Sydney with his parents, Fiona Gilbert and Darrell Richardson. Shirley James (Gilbert) came from Adelaide and others came from the North Island and from Nelson to Invercargill in the South Island. All nine second generation families were represented at the reunion. A message was received from Jane Trethowan on behalf of the Cornwall Gilberts. A number of New Zealand Gilberts have visited the relations in Cornwall since 1967 when Walter and Margaret Gilbert reestablished links with the Gilberts there, some of whom have travelled to New Zealand in resent years.. It is interesting to contrast the opportunities that John had in New Zealand with those of his brother who leased land from Lord Falmouth in the 1880s and bought it in the 1920s. It was the 1960s before they had electric power. Today Robert Gilbert farms “Erisey” and Richard Gilbert farms “Trenoon”. Both properties are near Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula.
Hannah Gilbert and son George at “The Pines”, Leeston.
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ELLESMERE CAMERA CLUB PRIZE-GIVING & CHRISTMAS BREAK UP Monday 2 December saw the Camera Club meet for the final time in 2013. Around 25 of the members met to find the cup winners for the year and to enjoy a social night before the holiday break. Visiting judge from the Rangiora Photo Society, John Miller, was also present to deliver his comments on the clubs Artistic Merit competition. John backed up the president’s
opening comments that the standard at the Ellesmere Club is steadily improving and that it was an extremely difficult task to choose a champion image for the category. After John had finished the members were entertained with some AV’s (Audio-visuals) of the clubs weekend trip to Punikaiki and another of the Images that had gained Honours and
Champion status over the year. They then moved into the Prizegiving part of the evening. While the prizes were shared around some of the key cup winners were: Artistic Merit – Dean Mower ‘Hope’ Projected Image of the Year – Cathy Kewish ‘Cobblers’ Print of the Year – Cathy Kewish ‘Charlie’ Champion of Champions –
Sarah Crozier ‘Mad Dash for the Finish Line’ Congratulations to all the cup winners The Club will kick off its 2014 programme on Monday Feb 3 2014 at 7pm in the Ellesmere College Staffroom – Any new members or interested parties feel free to come and join us. Inquiries to president@ellesmerecameraclub.co.nz
Photo above is by Dean Mower ‘Hope’. Photo above is by Cathy Kewish ‘Cobblers’.
To the left are the nights award winners. Photo above is by Sarah Crozier ‘ Mad dash for the finish line’.
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FLOODING OPTIONS REVIEW FOR LEESTON Following on from the public meeting held in July this year, the Community Committee has been working with Council staff to investigate a number of options to ease flooding in Leeston township. Many of the nine options investigated were suggested by the Community and include upgrade of the show ground culverts, extension of the Harman’s Road drain, installing additional pipes in the township and the Leeston North bypass. Areas of benefit, issues and costs of all options have been assessed. Council discussed the nine options with the Committee in November and a smaller group of the Committee has spent some time with Council staff assessing the options. The Committee has asked Council to present these options at a public meeting early next year to get feedback and talk about the next steps. Leeston Community Committee.
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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
Season’s greetings one and all and a special welcome to all the new arrivals to our district this year. It’s been another year of extraordinary growth for Selwyn with all the challenges and opportunities that brings, alongside continuing earthquake recovery progress. The festive season however reminds us how fortunate we are as we share the friendship and goodwill of our family and friends, and recognise the true treasures in our life as we care and share our values and ideals with others. We owe so much to so many when we think of all the volunteers who contribute to the wellbeing of our community. In Selwyn our emergency services, our sports clubs, recreational, cultural activities and Community Care services are all largely serviced by volunteers. You all contribute so much to the wellbeing of our
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community and ensuring Selwyn is such a wonderful place to live, work and play. On behalf of the Councillors and myself, I would like to thank all those who have supported us and Council staff in the many activities undertaken during the year. After a particularly busy year I hope we can all enjoy the Christmas break, take time to reflect and refresh as we remember family and friends, and reflect on the good things in life. It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to work with you and for you this past year. Safe journeys, Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year to you all.
Kelvin Coe MAYOR OF SELWYN
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SOUTHBRIDGE PLAYCENTRE HOUSIE NIGHT A ROARING SUCCESS This year we decided to choose a memorable date, Friday the 13th, for the Southbridge Playcentre’s housie night and what a night it was. We had another successful year of housie with great support from our local businesses and the community. Profits this year are being used towards a new carpentry shed which is currently under construction! We are also putting the money towards laying down extra concrete for the rear car park entry, which will be especially great during the wet and muddy winter months. We had a lot of fun and laughter as well as raising necessary funds to make the centre a better place. We thank everyone who sponsored the night. Thanks go to: A and S Motors, Ellesmere Engineering, Orana Wildlife Park, Leeston Pharmacy, McMillan Drilling Ltd, Hillyers of Lincoln, Al and Son, Tufnell Drainage, Selwyn Aquatic Centre, Hanmer Springs Thermal Resort, Southbridge Takeaways, Matson and Allan Real Estate, McFadden Family Co., Oakleys, Ellesmere Toy Library, Poppita’s Cafe/ Catering, Benny Family Farm, Taryn Maginness, Couplands Bakery .........and a huge thank you to all the other individuals and families who have either donat-
ed their time or prizes to make this event possible. We look forward to seeing
you all next year for another fun filled housie night!
Photo shows the children from the Playcentre with their huge thank you.
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ENVIRO ELLESMERE NEWS AND ISSUES UPDATES
CEMETERY PIT UPDATE Enviro Ellesmere in conjunction with Southbridge Advisory Committee (SAC) spoke at public forum (27.11.2013) addressing the issue of re-opening Cemetery Pit. John Summers did an excellent job of raising points for discussion at the Forum. The council reacted positively with Mayor Kelvin Coe saying that "it has been on our radar for some time now." "We are encouraged by the positive response of councillors" said Mary Nimmo (EE representative at the forum) " the feeling we get is very constructive. I hope it will not take too long before we can all enjoy the park as it should be." The pit will potentially serve as a recreational area for walking, cycling, gatherings, school trips, community planting projects, even kite flying has been proposed. A particular interest is summed up by Southbridge Advisory Committee ; "a cycleway joining Leeston and Southbridge with a 'Pit' Stop on the way would be brilliant!" Another initiative might be to have an area where community workshops can run on things like keyhole gardening, composting, raised garden beds and plant propagation. Water contamination has forced the closure of the
park due to algae, toxic to humans and animals (particularly dogs) growing in the lake water. At present the Pit must remain closed because of the risk of exposure. EE and SAC proposed to fence off the lake until further solutions can be decided upon. This would allow the park to be enjoyed and developed regardless of how long it takes to come up with the best solution for the water contamination problem. To ensure that interested potential parties have a voice in the direction and development of the park, EE proposed establishing a management committee. "We want to make sure that the ideas of the community are given a chance. Lots of ideas, lots of community input, lots of benefits. " Jade Arnold (EE rep). Council will address this issue again at the meeting on December 11th. Facts and figures will need to be looked at before any actions can be taken. In Oct 2013 well over 100 people signed the register of support at the A&P show in Leeston. As long as this public interest continues then the council will act to support the development of this widely beneficial asset that can serve the whole Selwyn communi-
ty. From this forum it seems all parties are keen to see things move forward constructively, and we look forward to working together. Thank you to Val and Angelica from McMillan Laboratory Services and Lorraine Summers for your support. Are you interested in helping Enviro Ellesmere with getting Cemetery Pit reopened and ticking along? Here's an idea: save those native seedlings that pop up in awkward spots. EE would like to start a drive to gather all these orphan native seedlings and use them for planting efforts in cemetery pit. You can also show your support by liking our "Enviro Ellesmere" facebook page and joining our facebook group. If you have ideas or donations for Cemetery Pit please email enviroellesmere@gmail.com
RECYCLED SCULPTURE UPDATE Enviro Ellesmere is hoping to start a new tradition in Selwyn by having an outdoor recycled sculpture competition. Entries are open to all age groups with individual, group or corporate categories, with free entrance. ‘The goal of this initiative is to get innovative and creative ideas out in the open. Our area is rich with super creative clever people and an abundance of resources. We want these clever people (that’s you!) to show us how it is possible to REPURPOSE some useful waste items into marvelous contraptions, big and small. It is a great activity for school kids, young adults and adults to participate in promoting kiwi-ingenuity on all levels. If you have ever marveled over the creations in movies like “Water world,” enjoyed steam-punk art, fancied yourself as an
inventor or had the thought “hmmmm, I am sure there is something I could do with that piece of scrap!” then this event is for you! Show us what ideas you have had! Sculptures can be made of anything or any material to be recycled and prizes are awarded for artistic merit, ingenuity and resourcefulness. Your sculpture must either ‘do’ something (ie move in the wind) or perform a function of some kind (ie be a chair). There are exciting prizes and sculptures will be publicly exhibited in April/May 2014. Winning sculptures are intended to be displayed in communal areas. Enviro Ellesmere is keen to get this competition going so that it might become a yearly event for Ellesmere and an ongoing attraction to the area.
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DRIVING PHONE FREE IS SAFEST A survey of Selwyn residents has revealed that many drivers are still using mobile phones. 97% of the 359 residents who completed the Selwyn District Road Safety Drive phone free survey reported that they had seen people using mobile phones when stopped in traffic, for example at traffic lights. “Under changes to legislation in 2009 using a phone while you are driving or when you are at traffic lights is illegal,” says Selwyn Road Safety Coordinator, Ngaire Tinning. “Using a phone when you have stopped at the lights is a bad idea as many drivers are tempted to continue to finish their conversation or texting as they drive off.” “At that time you have a lot of demands on your attention like checking for traffic before you go and putting your car into gear and you shouldn’t also be trying to complete a conversation or send a text,” she says. The survey was carried out as part of a wider Selwyn District Council campaign to encourage motorists to drive phone free by not using mobile or hands free phones so that they were focused on driving when in a car. While the survey results indicated this was an area where drivers can improve, many people who took part in the survey reported they took
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLORS
specific actions to ensure they were not distracted We appreciate your comTo the residents of Ellesmitment and support and by a phone while driv- mere, particularly those ing. 40% of drivers let a representing their communi- wish you all a very Merry passenger take a phone ties by serving on communi- Christmas and a peaceful reserve and hall commit- and rewarding New Year. call if it rang when they ty, tee’s or volunteering for the Pat McEvedy & Nigel Barnett were driving, and 27% of numerous organisations drivers usually let their supporting our district. phone go to voicemail. 6% of drivers also turned their phone off, put it on silent or put it out of reach. Survey participants were asked to share their driving safety tips. The advice given included pulling over to answer the phone, turning the phone off or putting it out of Photos above show Nigel Barnett (Left) and Pat McEvedy reach when driving. (Right). “Our advice is that if you can switch your phone off while driving that eliminates the risk that you will be distracted by a phone and this is the safest option. If you do need to have your phone on, t h e n seeing if someone else can answer it or letting it go to answer phone and returning the call once you h a v e s to pp e d are also g o o d options,” s a y s Ngaire. The team at Jack’s wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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TREASURE TROVE SAYS GOODBYE TO A MUCH LOVED FOUNDER It is with very mixed emotions that I inform the community that I have sold Treasure Trove Kindergarten. Ten years ago I began working towards creating the best Early Childhood Centre that I could. By April, 2005 we were open with a new building and a busy roll on Friday of seven children in the morning and six in the afternoon. How things have changed! Over the years I have been challenged, encouraged and often in awe of how much our young children know and are capable of. I will dearly miss the interactions with children, families and staff. Thank you for your part in making my time here what it has
been; I will be leaving with very fond memories (and my book of funny things children have said). Staff are pivotal in any service. Over the years I have been blessed with staff who have all assisted in building a high quality learning environment. I w o u l d l i k e to acknowledge the help and support my husband, Wally, has been throughout. I could not have asked for better community support, and I am very grateful. Thank you all. I wish the new owners, Rachel Garden and Annie Avenell, and the manager, Hayley Strachan, all the best in their new venture. Val Steven.
On Thursday the 12th December, Treasure Trove had their Christmas break-up. It was a bitter-sweet time with owner Val Steven announcing her retirement and introducing the new manager, Hayley Strachan to the parents that were in attendance. The afternoon’s celebration started with the over 4s wearable arts display. I had interviewed a couple of the participants and had some background information as to what had gone on to create their masterpieces. I spoke to Rosie and Victoria. Initially Rosie wanted to be ‘candy floss’ but after much thought had decided that she would much rather be a wind up doll. She had thought that she could
dye toilet paper or some other paper for her outfit but neither seemed to work so she put together some material and made a stunning dress. She obviously hadn’t let the problem that she came across deter her but managed to adapt her plan to fit within the resources that were available. She had even managed to complete her outfit by making matching shoes, and a headband. Victoria came up with the concept of butterflies and had made her own symmetrical wings. These she decorated with glitter even putting a smiley face on the back and sticking butterflies over her clothes. The next group of children to take to the stage were
Left is Rosie showing the key at the back and Victoria displaying her wings. Right is Val Steven making her announcement. Below the 3 wise men with Christian (centre) pointing the way to the star.
The Treasure Trove children.
the Tapuwae Iti (little footsteps), the under 3s who sang a couple of Christmas songs. The older group Tapuwae Nunui (growing footsteps) the 4s acted out a Kiwi Christmas song and the last group of Tapuwae Nunui (3s) to entertain the crowd, acted out the Nativity story. The afternoon finished with a visit from a jolly man in a red suit, who had presents and lollies for all the children. The excitement in the children grew as they lined up to sit on Father Christmas’s knee, it was very contagious and you could see it spread to the adults.
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LEESTON GARDEN CLUB REPORT
With Spring gardens in full bloom it was time for Leeston Garden Club members to forsake the meeting room and head out on a series of trips over Spring and Summer. In October there was an afternoon car trip to the West Melton area where three gardens were visited. The first was only 13 years old although good shelter belts were already in place. In this large garden and
lawn with shrubs and trees, a feature was many plants in pots scattered around at different angles for interest and focal points. Pink and red camellias and rhododendrons, and a beautiful pink peony rose, featured in the next garden. Some sheep and a tall bird all fashioned out of wire grazed in the garden among some other very effective ornaments. At the third garden, just next door, a red
post box greeted everyone as they walked in and a red telephone box also featured further on. A lovely pond caught everyone's attention with a wee boat moored and some black swans. This was a very colourful garden with a great seating area for serving a delicious and very welcome afternoon tea. Little wire chickens kept everyone company there and at the front door a lady with bed springs for her dress and hat stood guard. The much anticipated annual bus trip in November headed to Akaroa with stops along the way. Thanks went to 'Jonesy' in the driver's seat and his ability to position the bus up hill and down dale for easy access. Rain made the first stop at Faskine Farm a quick one. The garden was park-like with lots of beautiful well grown oak and walnut trees. Trellis fences were covered in blooming roses. Fortunately the sky cleared and a welcome stop at Little River provided an opportunity for 'coffee on the run' and a quick browse at the Railway Station. Then it was on to a garden tucked into the hillside in a very private setting in Takamatua Valley. The native birds were prolific, as they were at every garden visited. Surviving through periods of disrepair the
house and garden has been renovated bit by bit over the last 23 years and is now a beautiful haven. The lunch stop was hosted by Past President Jackie Cochrane at her property on the hillside of Akaroa with its stunning views. Afterwards all needs were catered for with some walking to the 'Giant’s House' - world renowned mosaics garden, others to the township and some staying put for a little longer. The last stop was back to Takamatua Valley on the sea side. Over the last five years the owner has renovated a shed into living quarters, built a luxury home, and changed a grassy bank and section into meandering gardens of roses, lavenders, grasses and many other plants. Though unplanned in their structure, the gardens enhance the sloping section and compliment the house and harbour views through to the surrounding hillsides. Then it was time to head home after a relaxed and very pleasant day. Trips to some Rolleston gardens and a large one in Christchurch are planned for January and February. In the meantime Christmas was celebrated in club member Rayleen Sloan's lovely garden on Friday 13th December with the usual festive afternoon tea and plant exchange.
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AMY ADAMS TO STAND AGAIN Selwyn MP Amy Adams has been officially confirmed as the National Party candidate for the Selwyn electorate in next year’s general election. Ms Adams said that she was delighted to be given the opportunity to represent the National Party in Selwyn once again. “I have really enjoyed the privilege of representing the people of Selwyn for the past five years, during an eventful phase in the region’s history, and I am excited about the future prospects for our electorate,” said Ms Adams. “With the proposed electorate boundary changes, I am looking forward to meeting people in the communities of Rakaia, Hei Hei and Hornby that look set to be part of Selwyn for the first time,” said Ms Adams.
SHAPE UP FOR SUMMER Shape up and keep fit while staying cool over summer by joining an aquafitness class at Selwyn Aquatic Centre. “Aquafitness classes are a great way to get fit in a supportive environment while having fun at the same time,” says Amanda Taylor, Aquafitness Instructor at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre. “Exercising in water is ideal as it puts far less pressure on muscles and joints than other cardio activities. It’s also a great form of exercise in summer when it is too hot outside for other types of exercise,” she says. The Selwyn Aquatic Centre offers three types of Aquafitness classes: High Energy Water Workout, Aquafit for life and Hydrotone. Aquafit for life provides a lower impact workout which is particularly suited to people looking to ease back into exercise. The class increases general mobility and flexibility as well as cardiovascular fitness. It is a mid-pace session that is lots of fun and has activities for all levels. High Energy Water
Workout is designed for people wanting anything from an extra push to a 'full on' workout. It is a high intensity cardio and endurance session including exercises to sculpt and tone muscles. Hydrotone classes are held in the hydrotherapy pool which is warmer than the main pool. This is a low impact gentle class which helps built strength, balance and tone. The class is particularly beneficial for those with joint mobility, limited flexibility, arthritis and people recovering from an injury or surgery. “If you’ve never tried Aquafitness before, now is a great time to give it a go,” says Amanda. “You don’t need to sign up for a series of classes you can just turn up and have a go at a class you’re interested in.” Classes run during the w e e k , w i t h a Wednesday evening High Energy Water Workout class held at 6.45pm. Sessions break for Christmas on 24 December and resume on 7 January. A class timetable is available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/sac.
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THE TRADITIONAL STORY OF THE CANDY CANE This Christmas as you are enjoying a traditional candy cane take a good look at it. Not only is the candy cane a beautiful thing, it has a lot of symbolism in it. A candy cane is not just a beautiful piece of candy that you hang of a Christmas tree. It is full of meaning that goes way back. The candy cane has so much hidden meaning in it that most people never realize the candy cane is a legend in itself that goes back years. The symbolism of the candy cane was developed long ago and it still remains a big part of the candy cane today. Yet not all candy canes are traditional red and white striped candy canes that are peppermint flavored. Candy canes have changed over the years but this story is about the traditional candy cane. Candy canes are a beautiful tradition that is ancient in meaning hidden in a candy treat. The candy cane is gorgeous with its gentle curve that is really the top part of a Shepherd's hook. The Shepherd was one of the first people to show up when Jesus was born so to make the candy cane look like a Shepherd's hook was no accident. The flavour of the candy cane is lively and sharp with a full peppermint flavour that is a symbol of spice. Spice was very important in biblical times as it was what flavoured the food people ate. The peppermint of a candy cane is a symbol of the spice of life. Peppermint is a very flavourful spice that can be sharp and tasty when added to certain foods. A candy cane has stripes in it and the stripes are a white
and red twirl that goes around the candy cane. The white stripe is a symbol of the purity of Jesus and the red stripe is a sign of his sacrifice for us. When most people look at a candy cane they just see pretty red and white stripes circling around a sugar cane. The stripes of the candy cane are narrow and they symbolize friendship and the closeness of Jesus' love to us. They are a gift from God like the rest of the candy cane is. When you get a chance sit down and enjoy the sweetness of a candy cane. Then remember that a candy cane is not just a piece of candy. It is a sign of what we have been though. The candy cane is here to remind us that we are loved and how much God cares for us. A candy cane is a symbol that is made to be enjoyed alone or with others. Candy canes are easy to crack apart so that you can share them with someone else. Or you can gently suck on a candy cane and take your time remembering all the past Christmases that you enjoyed a candy cane. This year as you make a merry Christmas buy a box of candy canes to hang on your Christmas tree so that you and the people you love can take a candy cane off the tree and think about what a candy cane means. Candy canes are an important symbol of Christmas. Christmas has many symbols in it and the candy cane is one more symbol of Christmas.
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ELLESMERE PONY CLUB Unity Cup Contest. Adults: Lisa Chapman Pankhurst Cup: Kate Inwood. Leech Cup: Millie Kami McPherson Cup: Isobella Foster-Pearcy. Sakah Cup: for turnout , pony rider and gear was Kate Inwood. Moorhead Trophy: for all round rider for sportsmanship and achievement was Michaela Mullen. Michaela also achieved her C+ certificate for riding, jumping and horsemanship. Attendance certificates went to Kate Inwood, Millie Kami and Isobella FosterPearcy. Members are hoping to camp in early January. Also members wish to thank The Ellesmere Echo for supporting our riders this year, and introducing you, readers, to them. Merry Christmas from all of us.
Pony Club News Our members held their end of year rally at Chamberlains Ford. Unfortunately after weeks of heat the weather decided to change. This didn’t deter riders or horses. They had a lot of fun together in and out of the water, even in the rain:
some ponies rolled in the water in the rain. Riders had a lot of fun painting their ponies and all enjoying the Xmas spirit. It was a bit wet to barbeque outside so all moved into Paul and Glorianne Mullen’s horsetruck to enjoy their food together and the prizegiving.
RAKAIA RUGBY CLUB The Rakaia Rugby Club held its 138th Annual General Meeting recently and the following members were elected as officers for the 2014 season. Patron, Rex Copland; President, Mark Boag; Immediate Past President, Chris Burrows; Vice President, Bruce Heywood; Secretary/ Treasurer, John Lawler; Club Captain, Chris Burrows; J.A.B. Club Captain, David Boag; Assistant J.A.B. Captain, Richard Stewart; M.C.R.U Delegate, Mark Hanrahan; In addition a nine member committee was also elected.The Rakaia Rugby Club has enjoyed a very successful year culminating in the Senior Team winning the Watters Cup competition. Coaching staff for the 2014 season has been secured for the open grade teams and indications are that many of the players from the current season will make themselves available
for 2014. New players are still welcome and should contact Chris Burrows (0275322899) Junior teams will be fielded in as many grades as possible and younger players should con tact Dav id Boa g (0274324024) At the annual meeting the work of the Fundraising and Sponsorship committees was acknowledged for their consistant efforts with the generating of funds and community support which have placed the club in a sound financial position. The Club Committee is responsive to opportunities that will enhance rugby in the area and currently is preparing an upgrade of the lighting facilities for the playing fields at the Rakaia Domain.
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ELLESMERE GOLF RESULTS Men’s Trophy Winners 2013 Championships Senior: Paul Bailey Intermediate: Graeme Barr Junior: Josh Baylis Presidents: Tony Simkin Bonnington: Gary McGill Knockout Senior: Bruce Bampton Intermediate: Gavin Milne Junior: Dave Morrish Trophies Laurie Coe: Barry Harkerss Ron Angland: Stu Chamberlain Chamberlain: Callum Doak Bud Barton: Callum Doak Symington: Stu Chamberlain/ James Barclay Harley: Dave Neil/ Sue Walker McConnell: Nigel & Sandra Chamberlain Maindonald: Bruce Bampton/ Dick Taiaroa Moorhead: Mike & Adrienne Steed Ringers: Gross - Dick Taiaroa, Nett - Gary McGill. 23rd November 2013 Netts & Putts Senior Men: 1. Bruce McDonald, 66-26-92. 2. Roo Beldham, 65-29-94. 3. Paul O’Connell, 71-27-98. 4. Bruce Bampton, 72-27-99 ocb. 5. Paul Bailey, 71-28-99. Junior Men: 1. Jock Houston, 67-25-92. 2. Bill Whelan, 66-28-94. 3. Mike Steed, 67-31-98. Women: 1. Jane Pangborn, 71-30-101. 2. Diane Boon, 73 -29-102. 3. Noea Harrison,
71-34-105. Nearest the Pin: #2. Chris Fox. #14. Bruce McDonald. Two’s: #2. Paul Bailey, Chris Fox. #11. Paul Ward, Ray Anderson. #14. Darryl Joyce, Barry Harkerss, Evan Harrison. 27th November 2013 Watering Tournament Stableford Men 0-17: 1. Nigel Chamberlain, 46 pts. 2. Darren Brooks, 44 ocb. 3. Roo Beldham, 44. 4. John Kelly, 42 ocb. 5. Alex McGougan, 42. 6. Ken Hearn 41 ocb. 7. Bruce Bampton, 41 ocb. 8. Murray White, 41 ocb. 9. Dave Neil, 41. 10. Kevin Connell, 40 ocb. Men 18-33: 1. Aaron Chapman, 44 pts. 2. Murray Hatchard, 42 ocb. 3. Bob Neil, 42 ocb. 4. John Templeton, 42. 5. Don Ofwood, 41 ocb. 6. Alan Haycock, 41 ocb. 7. Ian Smith, 41 ocb. 8. Dave Tilson, 41. 9. Bruce Allan, 40. Women: 1. Marion Burnett, 40 pts. 2. Alwyn Chapman, 39. Nearest the pin: #2. Bob Neil. #9. Ian Smaith. #11. Mike Steed. #14. Bob Scott. Two’s: #2. Nigel Chamberlain. #9. Roo Beldham, Kevin Connell. #10. Steve Richens. #11. Geoff Warren. #14. Bob Scott, Ray Anderson, Murray White. 7th December 2013 Stableford Senior Men: 1. John Kelly, 41 pts. 2. Richard Taiaroa,
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Photo shows Jane Pangborn, Leonie Chambers and Diane Boon. The Canterbury Golf Champion of Champions and Gross Stableford Rosebowl was held at the Christchurch Golf Club at Shirley on Thursday 21 November. Our Ellesmere women's team of Jane Pangborn, Leonie Women: 1. Barbara Joyce, 41 pts. 2. Tracey RollestonClark, 37. 3. Mandy Hurst, 36. Nearest the Pin: # 2. Ray Anderson. #9. Paul Whittaker. #11. Gavin Milne. #14. Jeanette Allen. Two’s: Stuart Sutherland.
Chambers and Diane Boon were placed runnerup to Clearwater Club by only 5 points and played in extremely challenging weather conditions. A terrific result.
Canterbury farmers are reminded that after 1 January 2014, they will not be able to burn polyethylene agricultural silage/bale wraps. However farmers can recycle their used wraps through Plasback, a product stewardship scheme which recovers used farm plastics for recycling. They can be contacted on 0508 338 240. Under the Natural Resources Regional Plan (NRRP), since 2011, people in Canterbury and around the country, have not been allowed to burn many wastes generated from domestic and business activities including metals, treated wood, other plastics, empty containers and other wraps. The penalties are $300 for a first offence and up to $1050 for repeat offences. Persistent offenders could be prosecuted. Untreated wood and green waste can still be burned, but there are restrictions around this about the way they affect air quality and to avoid nuisance caused to other people. Clean air rules apply all year round in residential areas to ensure that outdoor burning doesn’t contribute to poor air quality or cause a nuisance. Farmers should check with
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Merry Christmas The Leeston Physio team would like to thank you for your continued support this year. The practice has continued to grow and we have added Paul and Sam to the strong Physio team this year. Thank you also to all those who support Selwyn Sports Trust Wednesday night running group and Half Marathon event. We look forward to continuing to help you all in the New Year, look after yourselves while we are on holiday! The clinic will be closed From 24th December until 6th January. Season’s Greetings Emma, Alice, Paul, Sam, Lucy, Sharyn, Jo & Justine
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ELLESMERE COLLEGE CLAY TARGET SHOOTING UPDATE ELLESMERE COLLEGE HAS A NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION The season’s competition has come to an end with some great results. At the end of the Canterbury competition Ellesmere College had won the Two person Skeet cup with Andrew Washbourne anchoring the team with Dylan Sanford and Johannes Kloppers, both shooting well, also in the team. In B grade the season High Gun was won by Ellesmere’s young Mark Christey : well done Mark. The college sent a team of 6 shooters to the North Island and New Zealand championships in Hamilton. A quick flight to Auckland where the team picked up a hire van and with a leisurely drive to Hamilton had the 6 competitors and 3 adults there with plenty of time to stop at the gun club to stretch our legs and have a practice shoot to check the grounds and conditions out. All three days of competition had strong varying winds with two days throwing rain in as well so shooting conditions were very tricky. Teams wise the scores over all competitions were very average and this also showed in our colleges team scores, but they shot with distinction and looked very smart in their new shooting apparel. Some of the team members came very close to getting in shoot offs for titles in the North Island
Championship with Johannes and Alex Fraser missing their last target in the single barrel. In the New Zealand Championship the story continued until the last shoot of the day came around again it was the Single barrel. Two shooters George Franklin ( with a borrowed gun as his failed in the previous shoot ) and Alex Fraser, made sure they didn’t miss this time and shot the lot. This put them in contention for the title. There were a total of 17 shooters in the shoot off and unfortunately George missed his 3rd target out but Alex kept his cool and continued shooting even when the other shooters around him were failing
to break their targets. Alex ended shooting by himself through the traps until he missed his 17th target on the 4th trap (Shoot off was done by shooting 5 targets on one trap then moving to the next trap, over 4 traps ). The Ellesmere team and supporters eagerly waited and looked down the traps to see if anyone could match Alex’s performance and to our delight no boy went further. This made Alex the NEW ZEALAND BOYS SINGLE BARREL CHAMPION. Wow what a result as Alex has only started shooting this year and there were 300 other competitors. Alex’s performance has earned him another trip to Hamilton in early Decem-
Photo above: Alex Fraser with his New Zealand shooting medal and below the team that were in Championships.
ber for the New Zealand Youth Games in which is he was selected by being inside the top 60 boys scores over the 2 days competition, so good luck Alex. Another shooter that performed well was Jessica Iremonger as she was selected to shoot in the Fish and Game regional team on the last day and performed with distinction against some very experienced competition. Ellesmere College included clay target shooting in their sporting curriculum 4 years ago and the students have gain placing’s and now a title at National level in 3 out of the 4 years so the college must be very proud of their achievements. The team finished the trip with a return to Auckland to fly back home but enjoyed a short break to visit Rainbows End Adventure Park to end what was an enjoyable trip. Again many thanks go to the sponsors of our team, Hunting and Fishing Christchurch City, CRT Farmlands Leeston and our newest sponsor Turners Tannery in Leeston. A big thanks to Ross Turner and his staff at Turners Tannery for coming on board with the team. A big thank you also to everyone who bought raffle tickets or made our quiz night and other fundraising a success.
Cont. from page 23 Environment Canterbury and Rural Fire if they are unsure of what they can burn and when. Best Practice Environment Canterbury strongly encourages farmers to dispose of agricultural wraps, used containers, unwanted agrichemicals, paints and used oil using accredited product stewardship schemes such as Plasback, Agrecovery, Resene Paintwise and Geocycle or ROSE. This will ensure that all these wastes are dealt with appropriately and that there are no discharges into the environment. Farmers can find out more about these schemes by contacting Environment Canterbury Customer Services on (03) 3653828. Farmers can have a farm pit without a resource consent, but should check its contents before they burn this. Prohibited materials for outdoor burning · Treated wood including chip board, particle board and laminated boards · Painted, stained or oiled wood · All plastics including agrichemical containers and agricultural wrap · Metals and materials containing metals · Any fuel with a sulphur content greater than 1% by weight · Materials containing asbestos · All rubber including tyres · Synthetic materials including but not limited to foams, fiberglass and chemicals · Tar or bitumen · Used or waste oil · Medical Waste, pathological wastes, quarantine waste or animal waste (except as provided for in Rule AQL32 of the Air Plan) · Motor vehicle parts · Paint and other surface coating materials · Sludge from industrial processes
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ELLESMERE CYCLING CLUB A bit of rain in the early evening kept a few away for the race on the 21st of Nov, but it cleared to become ideal for those that turned out. Despite having to get off their bikes for roadworks Rob Batstone & Graham Burgess worked well to put nearly two minutes on the rest of the field in the Development race. In the seniors, the first few bunches to start combined to just stay away from the faster backmarkers. Results - Race 8, 21th Nov : Development race - 1st & fastest time Rob Batstone 32:42, 2nd Graham Burgess st, 3rd Tom Harvey (U17) 34:23, 4th John Gilbert st, 5th Will Gilbert (U17) 34:24, 6th Sandy Harper 33:55. Senior race (first 10 of 27 starters) - 1st Tony O'Connor, 2nd Chris Hutchinson st, 3rd Mark Sanders st, 4th Stuart Ford st, 5th Brian Farrand st, 6th Mark Booth 26:50, 7th Rob Happer st, 8th Joe Hutchinson 24:40, 9th Anne Kerr 26:20, 10th Tomas Cato 27:07, 14th and fastest time Brent Marryatt 22:22. In race 9, 28th of Nov, Both races finished with their fields almost all in two bunches, the various marks having come together during the races. Graham Burgess continued to improve his fitness and had a better sprint at the end to beat the Gilberts to the line in the Development race. It was a near repeat of the week before in the Senior race with the quicker groups running out of road to catch a big bunch of 28 made up of the front four marks that sprinted for the win. Development race - 1st Graham Burgess 31:02, 2nd Will Gilbert (U17) 31:03, 3rd
John Gilbert 31:04, 4th and fastest time Nigel "the postie" Thomas 30:23, 5th Geoff Allen st, 6th Tarquin Dyer (U17) 34:24, 7th Mike Morley -Bunker 30:24, 8th Sandy Harper st. Senior race (first 10 of 48 starters) - 1st Andy Thomson 22:50, 2nd Gareth Morgan 23:35, 3rd Tony O'Connor st, 4th Stuart Ford st, 5th Gary Fulham 22:50, 6th Allan Webber 25:05, 7th Chris Hutchinson 22:50, 8th Fiona Crombie 25:05, 9th Mark Sanders 22:50, 10th David McCormick 22:50, 33rd and fastest time Lee Johnstone 21:31. Race 10, 4th of Dec - A good night for racing with only a slight SE wind to contend with. The last bunch away in the Development race worked together well to all break 30 minutes and pass the earlier riders, Rob Batstone had more in the legs at the finish to win the sprint. The senior race was again dominated by the middle marks which combined and worked well together, although the backmarkers just caught the
tail of them on the finish line. Development race - 1st & fastest time Rob Batstone 29:11, 2nd Nigel Thomas 29:17, 3rd Mike MorleyBunker29:19, 4th John Gilbert 29:20, 5th Sandy Harper 29:21, 6th Tom Harvey (U17) 32:46, 7th Lauren Vickery 32:47, 8th Reuben Kinney (U17) 32:48, 9th Will Gilbert DNF (puncture). Senior race (first 10 of 46 starters) - 1st Andy Timmings 22:43, 2nd Mark Sanders st, 3rd Gary Fulham st, 4th Andy Broomhall st, 5th Tim Webb st, 6th Gareth Morgan 23:43, 7th Stuart Ford 22:43, 8th Kevin Beban st, 9th John O'Donnell st, 10th Tracy Clark st, 25th and fastest time Jake Marryatt 21:21. Racing finishes for the holiday break on the 19th of December and starts again on January 9th with a Time Trail before the handicap ra cin g sta rts a g a in on January 16th.
SOUTHBRIDGE RUGBY Recently the 137th Annual General Meeting was held of the Southbridge Rugby Football Club Inc. As always there was a good turnout for our AGM following on from another very successful year on and off the field. It is with great pleasure we announce the following patrons & office bearers as well as our management committee for the 2014 Season: Patrons: Mr Geoff Millar & Mr Bill Moore President: Gary McGregor Vice President: Andrew Benny Junior Vice President: Hamish Gilbert Secretary: Ian Weaver Treasurer: Tania Manuel-Hayes Club Captain: Michael Sheat Junior Club Captain: Louise Christey Past President: Andrew Harkerss Bar Manager: Neville Carter RDO: Chris McMillan Management Committee: Dave Harvey, Jeffery Plato, Deb Palmer, Wayne Palmer & Aaron Reid It is great to see we have such stability in our club and wonderful experience across the board and new faces as well that will offer a lot to the SRFC. The following are our Life Members: Mr John Maw Mr George Cooper Mr David Adams Mr Colin Thomas Mr Alisdair McIlraith Mr Neville Carter Mrs Shona Mehlhopt The SRFC would like to thank all our club members/ volunteers/parents/support people & of course all our players from under 7 through to Div 1 and a big thank you to all the referees that turnout every Saturday & Stu Oliver for the medical work he does on the sideline everyweek. We would also like to thank all our sponsors & charitable trusts for their continuing support of the SRFC it is greatly appreciated and we have some exciting announcements to make in the year around our sponsors. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we will see you all in 2014.
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Chatterton Cup - Round 7 Diamond Harbour 5 v Akaroa 3. Southbridge 0 v Lincoln 3, 8. Leeston 2, 6 v Lincoln 2, 2. Rooster - Round 6 Lincoln 1, 4 v Lincoln 3, 2. Southbridge 2 v Leeston 4. Dunsandel 4 v Tai Tapu 2. Lincoln 2, Bye. Points Ellesmere Cup Dunsandel 6, 35 wins. Lincoln 3, 5 wins. Lincoln 2, 4 wins. Diamond Harbour 3 wins. Akaroa 3 wins. Tai Tapu 3 wins.
Leeston 1, 2 wins. Lincoln 1, 2 wins. Lincoln 4, 0 wins. Rooster Lincoln 1, 19. Dunsandel 16. Leeston 15. Lincoln 3, 12. Lincoln 2, 10. Southbridge 10. Tai Tapu 8. Leeston and Lincoln 1, still to have a bye. Chatterton Cup Diamond Harbour 35. Akaroa 34. Lincoln 3, 31. Tai Tapu 1, 30. Leeston 2, 27. Lincoln 1, 25. Southbridge 21. Dunsandel 21. Tai Tapu 2, 18. Lincoln 2, 17. Lincoln 4, 15. Leeston 1, 14.
Ellesmere Cup - Round 8 Lincoln 4, 23 v Akaroa 19. Tai Tapu 19 v Leeston 2, 18. Dunsandel 19 v Diamond Harbour 7. Lincoln 2, 14 v Leeston 1, 22. Lincoln 1, 13 v Lincoln 3, 14. Rooster - Round 7 Leeston 4 v Lincoln 2, 2. Lincoln 3, 0 v Dunsandel 6. Tai Tapu 2 v Southbridge 4. Lincoln 1, Bye. Chatterton Cup - Round 8 Dunsandel 4 v Lincoln 1, 4. Akaroa 4 v Leeston 2, 4. Tai Tapu 1, 2 v Tai Tapu 2, 6. Lincoln 3, 2 v Diamond Harbour 6. Leeston 1, 2 v Lincoln 4, 6. Lincoln 2, 2 v Southbridge 6.
The Ellesmere Archery Club has had a great year, with good turnouts for our Wednesday night sessions. We have had some great fun shoots, with medieval, Halloween, and Christmas themed nights. With thanks to Alison Lewis, the club now has a development squad, with professional coaching every second Wednesday. Some of the members of the squad have recently taken part in the Aimtru archers club, Archer of the year competition up at Mandeville, with
some great results. Gareth Kirton, Chrisma Roberts and Quinn Thomson all competed, and with a total of about 20 archers, Chrisma got 3rd overall and top female, while Gareth got 2nd male, Quinn also did very well, but was only able to compete on two of the three weekends. The club had a final outdoor shoot for the year last Sunday, and will recommence on the 29th January next year.
Photo right shows Malcolm Thomson at the club final shoot.
Karolyn Boon of Dunsandel won the Ellesmere Women’s Open Singles defeating Lois Begg of Lincoln in the final.
Photo left shows Chrisma Roberts (2nd from right) at Aimtru Matchplay Archer of the year.
Photo right show Gareth Kirton (right) at club final shoot.
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SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS DUNSANDEL Nov.22 1844 Nov.25 1319 Nov.28 0011 Dec.2 1533 Dec.2 1609 Dec.9 1005 Dec.11 0807 Dec.12 1944
MVA - Rakaia Bridge k28 MVA - Bankside pfa - Synlait Veg. fire - Bells Rd k28 Grass fire - Weedons Ross Rd pfa Synlait Powerlines fire - Norwood Rd Veg fire - Leeston Dunsandel Rd
LEESTON Nov.29 2044 Dec.2 1557 Dec.5 1818 Dec.9 0341
Car fire - Selwyn St Paddock fire - Drain Rd & Branch Drain Rd Cow shed fire - Cardwells Rd Car fire - Feredays-Cowans Rd
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LEESTON RFC 2014 DIVISION ONE ELLESMERE RESERVE BOARD Triennial Election Meeting Tuesday 14th January 2014 at 7.30pm Leeston Community Room S W Brannigan, Secretary
Anyone interested in playing Division One We are having a BBQ on 12th January 2014 1pm at the clubrooms. Come down and see what we have to offer. Players, partners, family and friends all welcome. Ring John on 027 319 9295
IRWELL RUGBY CLUB A.G.M Sudeley Park 8pm Thursday 19th Dec. All Welcome
POPPITA’S PIZZA 87 High Street, Leeston 03) 4239161 Friday and Saturday 5-8pm Poppita’s will be closed on the 23rd December and re-open on the 3rd January. In 2014 we will be open from 4-8pm for pizza on Sundays!! Have a great Christmas! The committee from Abbeyfield Ellesmere wish to express their grateful thanks for the donation of $1500 from the Ellesmere Vintage club. RAFFLE RESULTS
THE ELLESMERE ECHO DEADLINE AND PUBLICATION DATES FOR 2014 ISSUE DEADLINE DATE PUBLICATION DATE 01 10TH JAN. 16TH JAN. 02 24TH JAN. 30TH JAN. 03 7TH FEB. 13TH FEB. 04 21ST FEB. 27TH FEB. 05 7TH MAR. 13TH MAR. 06 21ST MAR. 27TH MAR. 07 4TH APR. 10TH APR. 08 18TH APR. 24TH APR.
LEESTON BOWLING & TENNIS CLUB Results of Ham raffle 2013 7 Winners 614 - 556 - 402 - 722 - 592 468 - 655 All winners have been notified. Thank you for your support
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Confidential service to help through a difficult time Redundancy, family situation or employment issues Jenni Gibson Ph: 324 8332 Mobile: 021 723 089
DISC brakes - we can machine your discs on or off the car. Also 4WDs. Jacks Service Service C e n t r e (2011) Ltd, ph. 3243-903. ELLESMERE College navy skirts made-to-measure, at Little Boutique, ph. Christine 027 228 7641. ELLESMERE College uniforms available at Little Boutique, ph. Christine 027 228 7641. NEW SEASONS Agria potatoes for sale. $4.00 kg. Ph 324 2022. KING single trundle bed, as new. $600 Ph 324 3955.
PREMIER outdoor paving now stocked at Leeston Hammer Hardware Ph 324 4559 RAWLEIGHS products available Ph Alison 324 3371.
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Bernie, Kath, Hannah and Emma Would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers, advertisers and contributors a safe and Happy Christmas. We hope that 2014 will be a favourable year for you all. So from our family to yours MERRY CHRISTMAS
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SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT We require a person to join our small, friendly team to help in our Service Station. You will be required to work alternate weekends, Saturday 8.00am to 2.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm. Also alternate weeks Monday to Friday 4.00pm to 6.00pm. We seek a person who is reliable, honest, and a good communicator. This is a part-time position. Please send your CV and covering hand written letter to: Peter Baylis Baylis Bros. (Leeston) Ltd 99 - 105 High Street Leeston.
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Master Joiner - EQC accredited Ph. Sandro Dyer Ph. 03 3242 517 / 027 3654 727 www.southbridgejoineryanddesign.co.nz
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Office: 03 324 3744 Greg: 0276 752 658 Harts Road, Lakeside RD3, Leeston
021 454 864 R.D. 2, Leeston
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Plumbing Gasfitting Drainlaying Blocked Drains Log Fires Wetbacks RUBBISH REMOVAL ELLESMERE BINS To your door wkly, frtly, mthly or casuals. Also trailer hire & empty Phone Mark Luxton 3242-720 Or 0275 30 24 72
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