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A day off-farm P4
Celebrating the hunt The Malvern Game Hunters Club is holding its 26th annual fundraiser …
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SPCA needs toys
The Christchurch SPCA is in desperate need of toys …
p The Ashburton Trotting Club hosted more than 500 people at the Farming Families Day at the Races last Sunday with guests given the opportunity to relax and enjoy a day out with minimal expense. Co-organiser Craig Wiggins believes providing communities with affordable entertainment options is important for the health and wellbeing of all people as they get a break from their daily routines. “It was a delight to see the children having fun with their friends and families. The adults also had the opportunity to catch up with people they knew and make new connections,” said Craig. “There were losing tote and spot prizes as well. We could not have achieved such a successful event without the help of our generous sponsors and supporters. The horse races added a lot of excitement to the atmosphere on the day.” Story continued on page 5. photo credit Paula Williams
New retail centre for Rolleston u by Mike Isle
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Council supports parents
Selwyn District Council has moved to support parents …
The first stage of Rolleston’s new retail centre is fully leased and will open later this month. Jeff Vesey of Retail Commercial Limited, who is marketing the centre on Tennyson Street said the boutique and restaurant precinct’s stage one had been “snapped up” and stage two was now being leased with strong tenant interest.
He said that the centre would open with Black & White Coffee, Red Bowl Restaurant, Little India Restaurant, Liquorland, New Order Fashion and a convenience store. The centre will also have 39 car parks. Vesey said that Rolleston had
grown fast during the last 10 years and all indications are that it will continue to grow, but retail offerings have lagged behind.
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