Malvern news 14th nov 2013

Inside this issue: Save the Children Christmas Cards

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Mortgage & Insurance Advice

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Jump Jamming to Finals

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Letter to the Editors

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Phone: 318 7450 Fax: 318 7451 Email: info@malvernnews.co.nz Web: www.malvernnews.co.nz

ISSUE 624 Thursday 14th Nov 2013

Hororata Highland Games 4-5 continued.

Float or Sink Challenge

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Safety First This Long Weekend

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Grenfell Builders - A Wealth of Experience

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Primary Athletics

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CPW - Green Light to Go

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Take Care When Spotlighting

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Hororata Primary School Pet Day

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Speight’s Coast to Coast Swimming Pool Opens

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Colouring Competition & Giveaway

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Diary

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Sports Results & Notices

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Public Notices Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, Ainsley Walter and Mark Stewart watching some of the competition events at the successful Hororata Highland Games on Saturday.

See pages 4 and 5 for a report and more photos.

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“My mother-in-law, Margaret Duncan was a huge supporter of Save the Children Fund, as it was originally called,” said J ane Duncan of Darfield who is today carrying on the family tradition.

“Save the Children New Zealand, recognised Margaret’s input by awarding her for forty years of service, and this was at least ten years before her selfless work was brought to an end by her death in 2008,” said Jane. “By then she had spent untold hours and utilised a huge quantity of ingredients b ak ing f or th ei r m an y catering fund-raisers and also sold cards from a spare b ed ro om , esp eci all y at Christmas time.”

“I became involved after I married her son, Bernard, Bernard in

1982 and came to live on the farm,” Jane explained. “Once our children were old enough to h el p , w e wo u ld of ten accompany Margaret on her many selling ventures to various fairs, shows and other local events. Grandma and SCNZ played an important role in our children's extra-mural education as they practised h and l ing m on ey, d oi n g arithmetic without a calculator, setting up sales displays and interacting with customers.

They also learned to give their time and support to charitable causes without expectation of m on etar y r ew ard - an invaluable life-lesson,” Jane added.

Although SCNZ's shop in Christchurch’s Cashel Mall was

an earthquake casualty, there is still an active committee in the City and great support from head office in Wellington. “I cannot emulate Margaret's wonderful baking, but I can sell Christmas cards,” Jane smiled!

Jane has a selection available but can get more as required.

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Best of luck goes to all those pupils from Darfield Primary School who h ave been successful in making it to the National finals of the Jump Jam competition. Darfield Primary School has two teams travelling to Auckland, departing this Saturday, November 16th to compete in the National Jump Jam Challenge Championships, after securing second place positions at the regional competition earlier this year.

Both teams will be performing against six other teams in their categories from around the country.

The Junior Team will be performing “Choco-choco late” in the Open, Year 1-4 category.

The senior team have a rocking routine to “Greased Lightning” in the Advanced Open, Year 4-6 category.

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Sophie Kingi will compete in the National Jump Jam Idol competition in Auckland today, Friday, after qualifying second in her Year 4-6 category. Jump Jam Idol is an individual event for student leaders.

The student leads / instructs an audience using an original Jump Jam routine. side of the programme since 2006 with some impressive results, including consecutive National Titles for the Junior Team from 2007-2010 and the

Senior Team 2008-2009.

The teams and parents would like to say a big thank you to their wonderful coaches Mary Bastion, Bastion Kylie Leech and Kylie Perrin, as well as sponsors and supporters of the children's fundraising.

The information and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietors.

(Unless by prior arrangement, letters to the Editor should be no more than 200 words [approximately] in length.)

Letters to the editor won’t be considered for publication without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed.

To the Editors: Perhaps our newly elected Councillors could ask the question as to why Darfield ratepayers are assessed $63 per year per household for 'Sewerage Investigation'?

What do we get for our money, who wants it, and when is it going to stop?

Harvey Polglase, Darfield

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Last Saturday’s Hororata Highland Games were an outstanding success and enjoyed by all who either attended or participated.

Organisers estimate approximately 6,000 people attended the event along with twelve bands competing, seventy dancers dancing and eighty pipers and drummers doing what they do best - piping and drumming.

In the Heavy competitions, Team New Zealand won, with Auckland policeman Pat Hellier reigning champion overall.

“The Hororata Highland Games is such an enjoyable event and from my perspective as an athlete right up there as one of the best I have been to. The hospitality shown to us was great, all the competitors had a good time," Heavy Champion Pat enthused.

Archery was a new attraction this year and proved to be extremely popular, as was the Kilted Mile which saw Alex Johnson win for the second year running.

The Hororata Pie Cart was besieged with seekers of the iconic delicacy and it sold over 1,000 pies on the day.

It was a great day out for children who got to compete in

The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae officiates at the Hororata Highland Games. junior heavy events, take part in a colouring in competition, enjoyed a fairground and bouncy ship for entertainment, as well as pony rides and the pleasure of spectating at all the various dancing and sporting events on offer.

Feedback from those attending was all positive with many

already looking forward to the nex t such even t. Man y commented on the skilled organisation that had brought the Games to fruition and not only raised funds for Hororata, but also provided the whole community with an unique and enjoyable event.

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The technician can also advise about the best car seat for a child’s age and size, and one that is best suited to a specific car.

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The Grenfell Builders’ team - Ben Grenfell, David Cocks and Peter Anderson (absent Frank Grenfell).

Local builder Ben Grenfell will be known to many in the area, as he grew up in Sheffield, and completed his education at Darfield High School. Following his secondary school years Ben embarked on a trade qualification and ten years building experience with DJ Hewitt Builders, based in Christchurch. A company with an enviable reputation for the construction of architecturally designed homes and buildings.

Ben followed this period of extensive training with three years working abroad. During this time overseas Ben met his South African wife (in London) and the couple returned to Christchurch, where Ben resumed his employment with DJ Hewitt Builders. Following their marriage and with a baby on the way, Ben, with a wealth of building experience under his belt, returned to his home community and formed his own building company. The first job

undertaken was the renovation of a farm house in the Malvern Hills and the business has continued to grow ever since.

Grenfell Builders Ltd has recently undertaken the major building work for The Terrace Winebar and Café refurbishment, as well as a project management role for pre-built sections, plus the construction of a massive and impressive outdoor decking area.

“Thanks to Ben and his staff, the whole project came together well,” said the owners of The Terrace Winebar and Café, George and Julie Ridgen.

Ridgen “We were impressed with the standard of the workmanship and the Grenfell Builders’ team really went above and beyond the call of duty, working long hours to get the build completed in a very limited time frame,” the Ridgens added.

Grenfell Builders limited now

has local apprentice Peter Anderson on board, along with Ben and David Cocks.

Cocks Ben’s father Frank Grenfell is also on the staff and together they produce top quality work, backed by years of skill and experience.

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The Malvern Primary Schools Athletics was held on Monday, November 11th at Darfield High School. Students from participating primary schools and students from Darfield High School in years 7 and 8 competed against each other in the traditional track and field events.

The day began with an assembly followed by the long distance races. Next off were the team relays, which always gets the crowd cheering. Students then participated in a time tabled programme until the last event was run, at approximately 2pm.

Hororata Primary School PTA were on standby with refreshments to hydrate the students and also keep everyone fed.

Participating Schools: Darfield High, Darfield Primary, Glentunnel, Greendale, Hororata, Kirwee, Sheffield, Springfield, Windwhistle.

Troy Benbow from Hororata Primary School competing in the shot put at the Malvern Primary Schools’ Athletics Sports.

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Caleb Curtin from Glentunnel Primary School competing in the shot put at the Malvern Primary Schools’ Athletics Sports.

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Sportsmanship was the order of the day last week, when Darfield Primary school held their athletic track events on the Darfield High School grounds.

Students could be heard cheering on fellow pupils as they gave it their all, on the track.

The beautiful warm weather also drew great parental support to cheer the students on further.

Students competed in 1200m or 1000m long distance, and sprints consisting of 50m, 60m.

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Thirteen years after it was first mooted, Central Plains Water Ltd (CPWL) Board have given approval for the giant scheme to become a reality after 90% of Stage I shareholders and over 72% of Stage II and III committed to the 60,000ha scheme.

For the scheme to progress it need ed com mi tm en t fo r 18,000h of Stage I and 26,000 ha of Stage II and III. Both thresholds have been met fully by existing shareholders.

Chief executive Derek Crombie said that achieving this level of commitment from shareholders is testimony to the phenomenal dedication and hard work put in

by so many over the years.

“I’m sure that there were many times when the hurdles seemed too great, so now all that is required is for the board to confirm our construction programme and to allocate shares, which should happen in the next week. To get this high level of uptake for the scheme from the existing shareholders is a fantastic result. This commitment ensures that the ownership remains local. We set a pretty high bar but are now delighted to say that we have managed to clear it,” he said.

CPW L h as co m m en c ed engagement with potential

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contractors, including site visits and technical briefings.

Tenders for the construction of the 100km of pipeline for Stage I close on December 3rd and will be announced in mid February, while tenders for the headrace and 17km-long canal close on December 17th and will also be announced in mid February.

“The scheme will become an anchor project for central Canterbury with the ability to generate long term economic and employment benefits. It will be as important as the anchor projects proposed for the central city.”

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Limited There have been three deaths an d two i nj ur i es fr o m spotlighting incidents involving deer hunters in the past two decades, suggesting that these are rare events.

However, Tracy Wakeford from the NZ Mountain Safety Council Firearms Programme emphasised that no deaths or injuries with firearms are acceptable and all are avoidable if firearms users follow the seven basic rules of firearms safety.

“Spotlighting is a legitimate and legal means of hunting game animals and can be done safely providing hunters follow all of the seven basic rules of firearms

safety at all times,” Tracy said.

The Firearms Safety Code : Seven Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling 1. Treat every firearm as loaded Check every firearm personally.

Pass or accept only an open or unloaded firearm.

2. Always point firearms in a safe direction - Loaded or unloaded, always point the muzzle in a safe direction.

3. Load a firearm only when ready to fire - Load only the magazine after reaching the shooting area.

Load the chamber only when ready to shoot. Completely unload before leaving the shooting area.

4. Identify the target beyond all doubt - Movement, colour, sound and shape can all be deceiving.

Assume colour, shape, sound, and

shape to be human until proven otherwise.

5. Check the firing zone - THINK! What may happen if the target is missed? What might be hit between the gun and the target or beyond?

Do not fire when others are in your firing zone.

6.Store firearms and ammunition safely - When not in use, lock away the bolt, firearm and ammunition separately. They should be out of the reach of children, out of view and in a secure room, rack or cabinet approved by a Police arms officer. Never leave firearm s unattended.

7. Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms - Good judgment is the key to safe use of firearms.

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Hororata Primary School played host to parents, friends, family and guest judges, as well as a range of pets, last Friday. The occasion was the school’s annual open day - an event much looked forward to by all concerned (with the possible exception of the animals themselves!).

The day began at 9.30 with the school being divided into their houses, Kahurangi (Blue) Whero (Red), Kowhai (Yellow and Kakariki (Green) and gathered for some creative , ‘tinkering time’. Pencil boxes were m ad e, p ots w er e decorated, and tile mosaics produced.

At 11am pupils participated in an hour session of Jump-RopeFor-Heart, followed at 1pm by Pet Day. The overcast weather conditions were favourable to those who had no option but keep their woolly coats on for the day and it was smiles all round as judges assessed the animals condition and the knowledge of their owners.

The supreme pet of the day was awarded to Johnny Hart’s jersey calf, judged by Stuart Oliver with final selection by Melissa Jebson.

The day concluded with the School’s annual fundraising cake auction which once again brought in over $1,000.

Johnny Hart and his jersey calf with Stuart Oliver, judge.

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Three generations of Skyla Stokes’ family at Hororata School’s pet day - classroom craft activities making pencil boxes with Lucca Morgan.

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Rebecca Bruce, Zoe Parker and Ayla Abraham decorate plant pots at the Hororata School pet day.

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Activities for this season include: Aqua Gym Mondays - Ainsley Burton Wednesdays - Amanda Taylor, both classes start the week commencing November 18th (12 noon).

Swim Club Tuesday nights, January.

and Thursday starting mid

OPENING 15 NOV for the season

COME AND ENJOY, ALL POOLS ARE NOW HEATED

Opening Hours During School Term: • Monday - Friday: 3:30pm - 7:00pm • Sat, Sun & School Holidays: 1:00pm - 7:00pm • Lane swimming only: 12noon - 1:30pm Tuesday, Thursday

& Friday. 12noon - 1pm Saturday & Sunday.

• Parent & toddlers only: Every day 12noon - 1pm • Aqua gym: Mondays & Wednesdays 12noon - 1pm • Lanes can be put in late afternoon (5pm) if not too busy

Opening Hours During School Holidays & Public Holidays: • Every day: 1pm - 7pm • Lane swimming only during January: 11am - 1pm

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

On a Monday & Wed lane swimming is 11am - 12noon.

• Parent and toddlers only: Every day 12noon - 1pm • Aqua gym: Mondays & Wednesdays 12noon - 1pm • Lanes can be put in late afternoon (5pm) if not too busy • Pool is closed 25th - 26th December and 1st - 2nd January

Swim Club: • Tues & Thurs (Jan 14th - Feb 27th) 6pm - 8pm in the main pool. The learners and toddler pool will remain open to public till 7pm.

Swim Lessons: • Please enquire at pool office

Admission Charges: • Adult: • Aqua gym

$3.00 • Child/Senior: $2.00 $8.00 Concession Cards: (These are valid for the 2013/14 season only) • Adults: $40 = 15 swims • Child/Senior: $25 = 15 swims • Family Season Pass: $150 • Aqua gym $70 - 10 swims General Enquires: Selwyn District Council 318 8338 The Pool committee wish to thank Darfield Food Centre, Murray Robertson, Carole van Leeuwen, and Lloyd Clarkson for their ongoing support

Lane swimming Every day at midday and evenings after 5pm.

Pirate Pool Party Sunday, December 15th (2 - 4pm).

Prizes for best pirate hat (under five years, 5 to 9 years, 10 years to any age).

It’ll be an afternoon of pirate fun and the chance to have a go on the blow up water floatie.

Robin Judkins has handed over the reins of his iconic Coast to Coast event in time for the 2014 running of it.

The Darfield Community Swimming Pool opens t o mo r ro w F r i da y , November 15th.

T hi s y e a r’s poo l committee have again arranged a season of enjoyable and fun activities and events.

The community are also benefitting from some new equipment that has been purchased through m uc h a p pr e c i a t e d s po nso r s hi p f ro m Fonterra. This includes pool equipment suitable for water aerobics and fun gear which was brought into use last season. As well as a pace clock and two time wall clocks whic h have bee n purchased in readiness for the 2013 season.

The Pool committee have arranged to have all relevant pool information included on the Selwyn Co uncil website www.selwyn.govt.nz and the only planned closures for the new season are Christmas and Boxing Days, plus January 1st and 2nd.

The 32nd Speight’s Coast to Coast will be held on February 14th and 15th 2014 and more than a few locals will be well into their training for the iconic event.

Entries for this 32nd Speight’s Coast to Coast are rolling in, which is heartening news following the Christchurch earthquakes and continuing recession that has seen participation since 2011 drop as people adjusted to difficult times.

“Prior to 2011 Canterbury participants always made up more than 34 percent of total entries,” said Speight’s Coast to Coast creator, Robin Judkins.

Judkins “But since then they have dropped to almost 25 percent, however 2013 was significantly better with more than six hundred participants, and entries are coming in at the same level for 2014.”

Robin is also encouraged by international interest, commenting, “twenty one countries were represented in 2013 and among internationals in 2014 will be a contingent from Great Britain’s Coldstream Guards.

International interest in the event that created adventure sports isn’t anything new. The Speight’s Coast to Coast was recently included among the fifty toughest events in the world in the recently released Worlds Toughest Endurance Challenges, by world leading publishers, Bloomsbury (www.bloomsbury.com).

In 2014 an American production company has selected the Speight’s Coast to Coast to feature on a television documentary featuring an athlete participating in seven epic endurance events on seven continents.

Next year’s 32nd Speight’s Coast to Coast will be something of a new era for New Zealand’s best-known endurance event. In September this year Robin sold the event he founded, to South Island tourism operators Trojan Holdings, whose interests include Guided Walks of the Milford and Routeburn tracks, the Mt Cook Hermitage, AJ Hackett Bungy and NZSki (Coronet Peak, Remarkables and Mt Hutt ski areas).

“It’s great that someone like Trojan Holdings have taken up the reigns,” Robin said. “They have a very real feel for the outdoors and adventure, but they also offer the event more stability and the resources to continue growing in the future.”

“At age 63 I felt it was time to step back a bit and plan for a more relaxed retirement,” Robin added. “After organising the Speight’s Coast to Coast for 32 years, having a summer holiday like most people will be something of a novelty.”

Not that the event’s colourful front-man will be totally redundant.

“The Speight’s Coast to Coast is a hell of a big undertaking,” Robin said. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to come in and take over straight away. I’ve agreed to help Trojan oversee the organisation and make sure the quality and safety of the event is continued.”

Indeed, the Speight’s Coast to Coast’s creator intends to be watching over hundreds who take on the 243k race across the South Island for some time.

“I’ve been shaking the hands of every Speight’s Coast to Coast finisher for more than three decades,” he said. “I plan to be waiting for them on Sumner Beach for at least another couple of decades yet!”

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Get those colouring pencils sharpened, and creative eyes ready for this year’s Courtenay A & P Show Colouring Competition.

The event has attracted much appreciated sponsorship from Val Briggs Interiors and Val will be present to judge the marvellous creations, in the marquee, on Show Day. All local schools will be sent electronic versions of the competition and they can also be downloaded from: www.courtenayshow.org.nz All completed entries are to be taken to the massive PGG tent at the Courtenay Show by midday at the latest, on show day.

Entries will be displayed for showgoers to enjoy both before and after the winners have been announced.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Kirwee Showgrounds 23rd Nov 2012 - 2:30pm

Sponsors:

►Open

Accessman, Dress Smart - Hornby, r ►Senio Heiniger NZ Ltd, ers Darfield Hair Boutique, ►Farm rans Frews Transport, CRT Darfield, ►Vete s of 4 Redmond Baling, Pullin Shearing m a ► Te Roger Marsh, Yaldhurst Wools

Enquires to: Jim LeComte 318 1798

Triennial Elections You are invited to this meeting.

Come & have your say on the governance of our hall - all welcome!

Say goodbye to flies with ShooAway, a stylish, new innovative product that keeps flies off food.

Quiet and chemical free, ShooAway has two rotating soft touch blades. When touched, the blades pause making it safe to use around children and glassware.

ShooAway is perfect to use when preparing food and during dining. Just place ShooAway in the centre of the table, switch it on and watch it repel flies whilst you sit back and relax.

Malvern News’ readers can enter to win one Keep flies away this ShooAway. To be in the draw just send an email summer with ShooAway. with ‘ShooAway Flies’ in the subject heading to Available through giveaway@malvernnews.co.nz. Entries must be www.shooaway.co.nz received by 5pm, Monday, November 18th. with a RRP of $24.95.

Include contact details - address & phone number.

Tuesday 19th November - 8pm Supper to follow

Sheffield Recreation Reserve Board

Triennial Elections Tuesday 26th November, 8pm to be held in the pavilion.

All welcome Enquiries to Secretary - Michael Judd 03 318 8707

DATES TO REMEMBER 14th Nov 15th Nov 16th Nov 16th Nov 16th Nov 16th Nov 17th Nov 18th Nov 19th Nov 19th Nov 19th Nov 19th Nov 20th Nov 20th Nov 21st Nov 21st Nov 23rd Nov 23rd Nov 23rd Nov 25th Nov 25th Nov 26th Nov 28th Nov 29th Nov 30th Nov 30th Nov 1st Dec 3rd Dec 4th Dec 7th Dec 8th Dec

10:30am 1:00pm 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 7:30pm 10:00am 1:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:00am 7:00pm 7:30pm 5:00pm 2:30pm 10:00am 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 10:30am 2:30pm 10:00am 10:00am 7:00pm 10:00am 12:00pm

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Session Kirwee Community Hall Darfield Pool Opens For Season Ross Street, Darfield Raw/Living Food Class Darfield Boot Sale at Glentunnel Community Centre Glentunnel Darfield Farmers Market Next to CRT, Darfield Glentunnel Toy Library Closing Down Toy Sale Glentunnel Plunket Room Homebush Stables Open Day & Family Fun Day Homebush Glenroy Collie Club AGM Coalgate Tavern Darfield Plunket Toy Library Session Jackson Street, Darfield Malvern News Advertising Deadline advertising@malvernnews.co.nz Selwyn Rugby Club AGM Coalgate Tavern Glenroy Community Hall Triennial Elections Glenroy Hall Sterling Accountants Network Meeting Darfield Bakery Darfield Plunket Toy Library Session Jackson Street, Darfield Sheffield/Springfield Plunket AGM Sheff/Springf Plunket Rooms Rolleston News Advertising Deadline info@malvernnews.co.nz Courtenay A&P Show Kirwee Showgrounds Speed Shearing at Courtenay A&P Show Kirwee Showgrounds Darfield Plunket Toy Library Session Jackson Street, Darfield Hororata Plunket AGM Terrace Downs Sheffield Rugby Club AGM Sheffield Pavilion Sheff Recreation Reserve Board Triennial Elections Sheffield Pavilion Malvern Plunket AGM Darfield Plunket Rooms Kirwee Players AGM Kirwee Sports Pavilion Kirwee Plunket Toy Library Session Kirwee Community Hall Tara Marshall Dance Studio End of Year Show Villa Maria College Homebush Stables Open Day & Family Fun Day Homebush Darfield Plunket Toy Library Session Jackson Street, Darfield Darfield Plunket Toy Library Session Jackson Street, Darfield Darfield Plunket Toy Library Session Jackson Street, Darfield Christmas Trail of Decorated Homes Darfield

AGM Monday 25th November, 8pm ALL WELCOME

Sheffield Pavilion Enquires to Francie Winter Ph 318 3186

Friday 15th November NO TOUCH DUE TO THE PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Thursday 14th November 2013 PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

FOR SALE - 2½/3 SEATER COUCH/SETTEE Large and comfy. Rolled arms.

Main colour is a warm beige, with touches of burgundy and green in cushions.

Can be seen at the Glentunnel Car Boot Sale on Community Saturday or phone Janine 03 318 2773

Thursday 28th November 7.30pm ALL WELCOME Enquiries to: Wendy 318 2865

Darfield Plunket Rooms Cnr Halkett & Jackson Street, Darfield

AGM Sheffield/Springfield Plunket Rooms Thursday 21st November - 7:30pm All Welcome!

Any queries please contact Erica - 021 456 706

Page 13 ACCOUNTANTS CATTERY LAY ASSOCIATES Chartered ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, Accountants. Rolleston Office Oxford. Individual rooms. Lots phone 03 347 4501, Leeston of cuddles & loving care.

Office phone 03 324 3030. Please phone 03 312 1452 website: www.angelcats.biz “Real people, real knowledge”. email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz ALTERATIONS CHURCH NOTICES

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Tues 19 Nov Wed 20th Nov Sat 23rd Nov Tues 3rd Dec Wed 4th Dec Sat 7th Dec

am

10-11 7-8pm 10-11:30am 10-11am 7-8pm 10-11:30am

New & Casual Members Welcome Toys available from 0 - 5 years More info available at the Centre or by phoning Anna 021 035 4013

Library Closing down.

Lots of toys for sale on Saturday 16 Nov 9:30 - 12:00 at Glentunnel Plunket Room

advertising@malvernnews.co.nz

Servicing West Melton/ Weedons area.

Cut, Rake, Bale, and tedding if required.

Reliable, experienced operator. Also buying standing grass/lucerne.

Results 9th October 2013 Competition - Stableford

Twilights Results 8th October 2013 Men: A Hogg 35 R O’Malley B Scott 27 A Bennett J Hann 26 P Pownceby P McOscar 25 B Weatherley B Jordaan 24 M Bond Women: F Taylor 24 Nearest to the pin: R Parker (Donated by Darfield Bakery)

30 27 26 25 23

Children's riding lessons: $20 half hour, $35 hour.

Qualified & experienced instructor. Learn to groom, tack up & ride one of our well schooled ponies.

Phone Kate 03 347 6678 or 021 113 6370 E: rosewoodlivery@hotmail.co.nz

FOR SALE

RK Firewood is back. Are you ready for winter? Available now - Old Man Pine, Bluegum & Oregon. All top quality, clean wood. Eftpos available.

Please phone Rini Contracting 027 451 7300.

CYCLONE farm gate. 14ft x 3 ft.

Excellent condition. $65.00.

Phone 318 3226 evenings.

GIFT shopping? Get it done early! Wide variety of gift items & jewellery suitable for all ages, plus Crystals, Incense, Salt Lamps and much more.

Tuesday 19th November.

5pm-7:30pm, 31 McLaughlins Road, Darfield.

HOUSELOT carpet and underlay.

Offers. To view please phone 318 7527.

RED clover seed, dressed with good P & G. 25 kg bags.

Phone 021 346 944.

TUMBLE dryer $40, washing machine $40. Works well.

Phone Erna 027 300 4036.

FIREWOOD & COAL

FIREWOOD & COAL

DRIVEWAYS

Many thanks to our sponsors.

Deadline: Monday 18th November

And

Conventional Hay Baling

Phone Yoeri anytime on 027 771 6653.

I Cook 43 A Hayward 42 G Maynard 42 M Michael 41 L Marsh 41 Closest to Pin # 9 - Terrace Winebar: M Dewar # 17 - Chalmers Construction: I Cook

The show feature will be published on Friday 22nd November.

If you would like to advertise please contact the team at the Malvern News.

OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS

Doggy Day Care BEV’S Clothing Alterations & CHURCH of the Open Door, Repairs. 140 Chattertons Te Pirita. Where people learn 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford Road, Yaldhurst, RD 6 to have faith in God through Ph Anne, Vern or Christchurch. Ph 342 4003. the teaching of our Lord Jesus Gareth Whiting Christ. Open 24/7.

03 312 3355 AIR CONDITIONING 027 288 8724 CONTRACTING AIR conditioning repairs, Open 7 days re-gassing and installation on 9am-11pm, 4pm-6pm trucks, tractors, combines, C O N V E N T I O N A L B al i n g forestry and earthmoving contractor operating in the GROOMING Exp. groomer equipment. Fully equipped Darfield and Kirwee areas. DOG GROOMING. service vehicle including hose- Quality job, experienced small and med dogs. Full making. Over 40 years operator. Operating a high grooms - $40. Please phone experience. Contact Ken at performance baler. Trust a 03 318 1910.

North Canterbury Auto Air. local. Minimum charges apply.

EQUESTRIAN Please phone 0274 341 260 Ph Sheldon 027 619 9050 FARRIER servicing Christchurch HAY baling. For all your or workshop 03 313 6785.

South. Please phone Shane conventional small bale 03 347 4731. requirements. Running a 2013 PUBLIC NOTICES New Holland baler. Phone or Heather Valpy on Glentunnel Toy Shawn 027 203 9205.

Malvern Plunket Centre, Jackson Street, Darfield

NOV/DEC DATES

DOGS

LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality.

Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

FIREWOOD & COAL

AC & EA WAKELIN FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS Phone 03 318 1484 or 021 260 4520 (Certified truck for measurement)

Mature Pine:

3 mtrs $175 6 mtrs $340 9 mtrs $510 12 mtrs $675 15 mtrs $840 Hardwoods available Old man pine also available WINZ quotes welcomed

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PEA STRAW CAN DELIVER

$40

INSPECTIONS PAINTING & DECORATING P RO PE R TY In s p ecti o n s ! PAINTER Rapid Response.

Offering initial & routine Quality work guaranteed. inspections on tenanted Interi or /E xterio r, roofs, houses, taking the hassle out spraypainting, waterblasting. for you. Call Rebecca of Rural Phone Graeme for a free Tenancy Inspections Ltd on quote 318 2614. Email 027 313 2270 or email spotgee@xtra.co.nz rtil@xtra.co.nz.

SITUATION VACANT

PAINTING & DECORATING

We are looking for someone that is reliable and keen to regularly work Saturday mornings.

Ideally someone who is quite versatile to help out in the yard and shop.

PAINTING & DECORATING

PH 027 439 9116 FENCING SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your area now. Lifestyle. Farm.

Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types of animals. Fences. Yards. sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

27 yeas contract fencing.

John is available to help with design and planning. Phone Carol and John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

GARDENS & LAWNS AAA - Selwyn Mowing - free quotes. Ride-on mower/large lawns. Locally owned and operated. Phone Mike 0274 978 111 or 03 317 8191.

COMPOST well rotted pig manure and sawdust, no smell. Bags or bulk, pick-up or delivered. Phone 318 8131

Saturday Morning Work 8:30 - 12:00

If you are interested and keen to find out more details on this position please phone Faye on 31 87474 or email faye@darfielditm.co.nz

For all your Interior & Exterior Painting Requirements REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

Residential / Lifestyle PROPERTY DECISIONS TO MAKE? Working in the Selwyn area.

Specialising in meeting your requirements.

Gardens & Lawn Care Are your gardens looking messy and tired?

Needing a good prune and tidy up, or landscaping. Lawns mowed & grass cut, even large sports grounds

SITUATION VACANT

PROPERTIES

REQUIRED!

GENERAL LABOURER Rural Building Solutions has a General Labourer position available, with a varied job role, starting immediately.

We are currently constructing Dairy Sheds in the Central and Mid Canterbury areas, and are looking for:

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an excellent attitude energetic & reliable

For more information please contact Nigel Hodges on 0274 270 557 www.ruralbuilding.co.nz

Phone Jo Counsell 021 364 664 or 03 318 7506 a/h

Phone Kevin 03 318 1109 or PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008

LOST & FOUND LOST cat: Our 5 year old black short haired male cat "Oscar" is missing from the Halkett/ West Melton area. More info and photo in our TradeMe listing #658319433. Please call Darci or Andrew at 03 318 1144.

PLANT NURSERIES HORORATA Nurseries - Quality landscape plants at wholesale prices. Specialists in farm and dairy conversion plantings.

Natives, ornamentals, hedging, deciduous trees. Hardy locally g r own s to ck. Fr i en d l y knowledgeable advice. Phone Dave or Wendy for hours we are open 03 318 0081 or visit www.hororatanurseries.co.nz

Community Support Workers NZCare Group is one of the largest providers of support services to people with an intellectual disability. ● Darfield: Superior new modern family home, 2013 Master Build Award. 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, attached 2 bedroom self contained apartment.

Amazing outdoor living, spa area, man cave.

This property has so many extra features.

3 Perrin Place. Phone to view. ● West Melton: Superior rural living set on 4 hectares,5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, great living spaces. 5 bay (1 bay lock up shed) a must to view.

So close to the City to commute. ● Darfield: 4 hectares bareland, set up a long drive way, all services to the boundary, private with great views.

If you are anticipating selling your house in Summer please call me to discuss your needs.

Min Cookson 027 249 5417 03 347 9944

We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic people to work as full time, part time, and casual Community Support Workers across our services in Christchurch.

In this busy and varied role you will work as part of a close-knit team to support people with all aspects of daily living – including support with personal cares, cleaning, promoting independence, and accessing the community!

A huge part of this role is supporting people to achieve their goals and live an ordinary life – if you want to make a difference, this is the position for you!

Experience and qualifications are not necessary; you just need to be fun loving, dedicated, and willing to learn.

To apply, please go to www.healthcarenz.co.nz, or call Georgia Fretwell on 03 363 2815 for further information.

Thursday 14th November 2013 SITUATION VACANT

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WANTED TO RENT

TRADES

COUPLE wanting a one bedrm HANDYMAN - Mike the Cleaner & Gardener Wanted house/cottage to rent in the Our mum still enjoys living Handyman available for all Darfield area. Must have a in her 6 bed family home on lawnmowing and general fenced section as we have a our farm near Whitecliffs, handyman work, Selwyn cat and dogs. Responsible but could use a hand. area. Phone 0800 287 828 people.

References available. ● Four hrs each fortnight is or 03 347 7437.

Txt 027 868 9844 or 021 avail at $17/hr.

PORTABLE sawmill for all your 679 701. ● A contribution towards travel timber requirements and costs may be negotiable.

WINDOW CLEANING macrocarpa sales. Ph Graeme ● Gardening experience & references are essential.

Knowles on 021 613 229.

Please contact Jessie on 021 994 211

*Experienced *Reliable *Trustworthy

(text your number for a call back).

Casual Relief Milker Required!

To join our team on a casual basis.

Regular work over summer.

Excellent team, great rates.

620 cows - hb shed.

Call/Text Jodie or Tim 318 0608 or 021 182 1588 ROOF MAINTENANCE ROOF & house maintenance.

All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs.

Phone 03 347 6702.

Professional Window Cleaner now servicing the Selwyn area.

We would love to clean your windows Discounts for regular cleans Phone Wilf Lock (03) 318 1960 or 027 499 3535

TUESDAY

Gavin Gardener - Phone: 0274 334 057 Office Contact - Phone: 03 347 9774

Based in West Melton, we build, renovate and work with EQC on their opt-out programme.

• We cover the Selwyn area - No Job too Little, No Job too Big. • We offer a full team of experienced tradesmen; Builders, Painters, Paper hangers, Brick laying, Plastering, Roofing.

Upholsterer

we are able to offer a wide scope of expertise and competitive rates.

Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons

PEST CONTROL Phone 03 347 9789 Toll free 0800 110 359

Phone 03 980 4979

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“We do not telemarket!”

Flies Whitetail Spiders Wasps Cluster Flies Fleas

Certified Technician

FOR all glass requirements phone Phil 317 9046 or 021 046 6046.

PO Box 10, Hororata, 7544 • • • •

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

Mirrors Catdoors Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

General household & business electrical work

Phone Andrew Sanderson

03 318 4128 or 027 325 9854 www.malvernglass.co.nz

Find us on facebook

YOUR local scrap metal recycler, TRADES Black Sheep Scrap. Phone 03 318 0633 or 027 255 4484 SELWYN Signs, Free quotes & (Licenced Scrap Dealer). advice. Please contact Fred Anything metal collected, small Maynard 329 7371 or to large.

027 260 7628.

TILER/Waterproofer.

Phone TILER/ WANTED TO BUY 318 1973 or 0274 211 637.

BUYING possum fur. Phone Email: bowentiling@gmail.com Charlie 318 3144.

JET unit wanted, single stage.

Phone 027 423 7365.

OLD wooden wool press wanted. Any condition. Phone Rob 027 297 7563.

1pm

TRADES

• With the business operating for over 20 years,

WINDOW REPAIRS

SCRAP METAL

WS MALVERN NE ADVERTISING DEADLINE

TRADES

Give Nigel a call now for your no obligation free quote

Phone: 021 387 750 • A.H. 03 318 0030 Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983 • Half size tractor for easier access

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less • Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge

♦ Alterations/Upgrades ♦ Maintenance & General ♦ Town & Country

Ph 0800 765 758 Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282 81 Main South Road, Rolleston

COMPUTER

COMPUTER

RURAL PLUMBING SuperComputer SERVICES LTD

Phone Simon O’Connell - 021 048 4799

Certifying Plumber All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Spouting, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

Sales and Service of new and used machines.

Networking, Virus protection, Backup Re-loading and Restoring of Windows. Plain old fashioned Help & Assistance!

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.

Bill Cosby www.supercomputer.co.nz

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427 mark@supercomputer.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing DARFIELD

Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands • Ovens • Washing Machines • Cooktops • Washing Machine Hire • Dryers • Dishwashers from $8 p.w.

SEPTIC TANK SERVICING

O xf o r d Ap plia nc e s L t d MU R R A Y D A WSO N Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

Phone - Office 03 318 8609 - Mobile 0274 338 693

MALVERN COMPUTERS • New Computers • Virus Removal • Laptops • Upgrades • Problem Solving • Software

Closed Saturdays

John Lawrence Ph: 03 3183 699 Mob: 027 688 9103

Acer V5V5-571PG • • • •

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malcomputers@clear.net.nz •

8gig RAM 750gig HDD 15.6” Touch Screen 2gig Nvidia Graphics 3 65 Windows 8 $1 l G S T c 5hrs battery I n

493 Bealey Rd, Aylesbury Mark Walker ♦ Ph 03 318 1529 ♦ www.walklins.co.nz

Call Danie 021 875 462 03 980 2865 / 03 344 5744

Manufacturers of: Doors Windows Stairs Wall Units Kitchens Vanities also Repair Work

www.spouting2u.co.nz

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning

Qualified

Cleans most surfaces: Fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery Contact Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

Bricklaying & Blocklaying Stonework Restoration Work Chimney, Fireplace & Firebacks • Quality Workmanship Guaranteed • • • •

Call Rohan Rudd for a no obligation assessment and quote any time, any day, except Sunday

0800 486532 or 03 9828850 www.gumleaf.co.nz

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

Gum Leaf gutter guard has been proven on 1000’s of homes across Australia & New Zealand for the last 12 years.

Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with unique patented louvre which will even keep out pine needles.

Will not rust or sag with age or load.

Colour matched to your existing roof colour.

10 Year warranty for total peace of mind.

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

Registered Drainlayer

po box 26 kirwee

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

Selwyn Electrical Ltd

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Septic tank installations Blocked drains Sewer & storm water Effluent disposal fields

Ph Craig 03 318 1069 Mob 027 253 5373 Fax 03 318 1059

Your Local Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCK Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen

318 1676 or 021 184 2448

renovations Mains pressure hot

water upgrades Blocked drains Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly

professional service

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 0800 11 22 40 chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz

Geoff Browne Electrical Contractor • AVAILABLE NOW • PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE • OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Ph 318 4034 Cell 021 254 9369

We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

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DEADLINE 1pm TUESDAY

The mother-in-law arrives home from the shops to find her son-in-law Paddy in a steaming rage and hurriedly packing his suitcase.

"What happened Paddy ?" she asks anxiously.

"What happened!! I'll tell you what happened. I sent an email to my wife telling her I was coming home today from my fishing trip. I get home... and guess what I found? Yes, your daughter, my wife, with Joe Murphy in our marital bed!

This is unforgivable, the end of our marriage. I'm done. I'm leaving forever!"

"Ah now, calm down, calm down Paddy!" says his mother-in-law. "There is something very odd going on here. She would never do such a thing! There must be a simple explanation. I'll go speak to her immediately and find out what happened."

Moments later, the mother-in-law comes back with a big smile. "Paddy. I told you there must be a simple explanation …......she never got your E-mail!"