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Dancing the dream life u by Belinda Cullen-Reid
Chelsea Brewer’s dream of becoming a professional contemporary dancer is one step closer following the Rolleston teenager’s selection for a one year full-time course with the Sydney Dance Company. The 17-year-old is one of only 20 people to be selected for the pre-professional dance course and said she was chosen from around 500 applicants. “I was so excited and so shocked. It’s what I’ve been working towards. It’s amazing to have achieved this,” Ms Brewer said. Watching her older sister taking dance lessons when she was a youngster inspired Ms Brewer to give dance a go. “I always danced around the house. I loved moving. I was a really active child,” she said. She began studying different dance genre when she was seven years old, beginning with jazz and ballet, and then learning tap, musical theatre and contemporary. In recent years she has narrowed her focus to contemporary and ballet, studying at the Southern Ballet Dance School in Christchurch. “I love contemporary dance. It gives you freedom to express yourself. To be strong at contemporary a dancer needs good ballet training.” For the past two years Ms Brewer has been a Junior associate of dance at the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington. She travels five times a year to Wellington to attend dance workshops. “I got an insight into seeing what it would be like to train full time.” Ms Brewer was offered a place to train full
“I love contemporary dance. It gives you freedom to express yourself.”
p Chelsea Brewer of Rolleston (inset) is setting her sights high for her dancing career
time with the New Zealand School of Dance next year, but has turned it down in favour of Sydney. “The Sydney Dance Company is world renowned. They have a high standard of dancers. It’s an amazing company.” Ms Brewer hopes to win a permanent
place with the company after her year’s training is up. “Becoming a professional contemporary dancer is quite hard. So many people want to do it, but realistically not everyone is going to get there. “You have to be the best.” ¢
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Jumping to the top Year 6 Darfield Primary School student Sophie Kingi took out top honours in the South Island regional Jump Jam Idol competition held recently at Lincoln. Sophie was placed first in the Year 4 to 6 mixed event and top girl overall for competitors in the Year 4 to 8 section. Sophie performed to the song Gonna make you sweat by C+C Music Factory.
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p The latest craze to hit West Melton is a full-size version of foosball, or table football (soccer). The outdoor foosball arena was initially set up next to the tennis courts at West Melton Domain as part of the town’s recent 150-year-anniversary celebrations but the court has been retained and is now being enjoyed by many local families for competitions and community social events. Organiser Andrew Sharpe says it is a great way for people to get to know each other and involves the whole family. He hopes to run regular events on Sunday afternoons.
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Bearded men give back u by Belinda Cullen-Reid
Not only was the recent West Melton 150th Year bearded men competition a lot of fun and frivolity, it was also a chance for the men to gain public support for a worthy cause.
p Alexander Vane gets a helping hand from the West Melton 150th Year Celebration committee. Standing from left: Andrew Sharpe (beard competition organiser), Nicky Parker (West Melton 150th committee treasurer), Paul Vane and Alexander Vane. Seated: Isabel Vane and Sarah Vane
Competition organiser Andrew Sharpe said the men decided to turn the competition into a fundraiser for local boy Alexander Vane who suffers from a rare condition called Eosinophilic Oesophagitis. “Alexander is a lovely boy with a rare immune disorder that means he is unable to eat most foods and needs to be fed via a tube into his stomach,” Mr Sharpe said. “His family are attempting to raise $50,000 to get Alexander to the United States to see a specialist.”
The bearded men were judged in a People’s Choice competition at a public event held at the town’s 150th celebrations at Labour Weekend. Mr Sharpe said the Beardsman given the most public donations was the winner, with Ants Calder taking out the honour with $191 in his cup at the end of judging. A total of $2,374.54 was raised by the bearded men for Alexander. Go to www.givealittle.co.nz/ cause/alexanderfuturefund for more information about Alexander. ¢
Home opens for residents u by Belinda Cullen-Reid
A new purpose-built residential home for people with disabilities was opened in Rolleston last week, allowing those with high needs to live with support in the community.
p The first resident to move into the new Rolleston community home, Katarina Sukhanov, cuts the ribbon declaring the home officially open, with the assistance of Mayor Kelvin Coe. Virginia Spoors of St John of God Hauora Trust watches on
St John of God Selwyn has opened its second home and can now house up to twelve residents in Rolleston. The opening was attended by Bishop Barry Jones the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch and Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe along with other invited guests. Mayor Coe recited a quote often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi saying the measure of a civilisation is how it treats its weakest members.
“This can be said for councils too,” Mayor Coe said. “We need to make sure we are looking after everyone and seeing all the mobility scooters and wheelchairs around here reminds me that we need to make sure there’s a way for people to get around. That we have footpaths so people can access places.” Bishop Barry offered a blessing for the home, its residents, and those who worked with them. ¢
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St John building begins Academic achievers recognised u by Belinda Cullen-Reid
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An event to mark the official beginning of the new Malvern St John’s headquarters in Darfield was held recently, when sod was turned to signal a new phase for the volunteer organisation.
Some of Selwyn’s brightest young stars have been honoured at the Darfield High School senior prize giving recently.
p Attending the sod turning and blessing for the new St John building in Darfield were, from left: Kaumatua Henare Edwards and Pat Nutira with Bob Mugford from Malvern St John
Invited guests were shown plans of the new facility to be built on land near the centre of Darfield on Bray Street. The building which is expected to be completed in early 2015 will provide facilities for the organisation’s volunteers including its youth cadets as well as providing space for first aid training courses. “The building is future proofed so there’s potential Read the newspaper online
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Town plan consultation sped up u by Belinda Cullen-Reid
Plans to develop Rolleston’s town centre will move one step closer at the end of this month as the district continues to support Canterbury’s earthquake recovery. With significant population displacement in Christchurch and growth in outlying towns such as Rolleston, the government last year introduced measures to fast track the urban planning process under the Land Use Recovery Plan. “It’s been very busy,” Selwyn District Council strategic policy planner Cameron Woods said. “With all the residential growth, growth in the Izone industrial area and opportunities in the town centre, it’s all go.” The Land Use Recovery Plan, announced by central government in December 2013, set in place a number of policies and procedures Canterbur y district and city councils were to use to support the rebuild. Councils, including Selwyn, must now work with central government when i m p l e m e n t i n g p Selwyn District Council strategic policy planner Cameron Woods urban planning. As a result an amended Rolleston “By going through the Minister we town centre master plan was adopted can get things done more quickly,” Mr by council earlier this year and now Woods said. the proposed consultation steps will “Using the Resource Management be put before council at a meeting on Act this current process could take from November 26 for approval. This will around 12 to 18 months. I’m hoping it then be lodged with Gerry Brownlee, will get done a lot more quickly.” the Canterbury Minister of Earthquake Mr Woods said he hoped the Recovery on December 6. public consultation process would get Mr Woods said the overall urban underway early next year. ¢ planning process had been sped up as a result of the LURP.
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There will be a chance for both sides to have their say over a proposal to manufacture possum pellets containing the poison 1080 at a meeting in Rolleston later this month.
p Rolleston resident Jonathan Scott is concerned about the hazardous materials stored in Rolleston’s Izone, including the proposed manufacturing of possum pellets using 1080 poison
Some Rolleston residents are opposed to the granting of a consent to allow Pest Control Research to manufacture the poison at its Izone factory. The Rolleston Residents Association will host a meeting allowing invited speakers from different sides to put their case. “This is not about being for or against 1080,” Rolleston Residents Association chairperson Lynley Shaw said. “At the meeting we will ask does
Rolleston want a factory manufacturing and storing 1080 in the town.” Invited guests will include Professor Ian Shaw from the University of Canterbury, Jonathan Scott who organised the Facebook group 1080 Free Rolleston, and a spokesperson from pesticide manufacturing company Pest Control Research Ltd. The discussion will take place during the Rolleston Residents Association meeting on November 24, held at the Rolleston Community Centre. ¢
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Pets, cupcakes and fun u by Belinda Cullen-Reid
Over 200 animals of many different kinds turned up to West Melton Primary’s Pet Day recently, including horses, dogs and lambs. Those that didn’t bring pets were invited to enter a number of imaginative items including decorative cupcakes and Lego models.
“The weather held out on the day and we had the most amount of pets ever,” Rita Spadoni of West Melton School said. “The wharenui was groaning under the weight of all the baking, flowers, vegetables, art and construction work to be judged.”
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A passion for history
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An interest in people’s stories and history has resulted in Pam Panckhurst of West Melton producing two novels in the last four years.
A group advocating for better services for young people with disabilities in Selwyn is hoping to drum up more support this month.
Finding a passion for writing in her late sixties Pam selfpublished her first book, a historical novel titled Links in the Chain in 2010. Links in the Chain covered facts about the genealogical history of Pam’s husband’s family as they emigrated from England in 1854, interwoven with a fictional story which bound the historical events together. Pam’s latest novel picks up on the life of one of the fictional character from her first book. The past is ever present is the story of Thomas Puckle who at 12 years old is orphaned and is forced to make a new life for himself. The story set in Cornwall and Devon, England during the 18th Century and spans 16 years of Thomas Puckle’s life. ¢
The Selwyn Launch Group hope that by increasing the number of people involved in their organisation they will get increased services in the community. “Together it is much more powerful to create new opportunities,” Selwyn Launch Group president Sandra Gilmour said. Later this month they will hold a Mix and Mingle evening at Rolleston Community House. The group which caters for people aged 18 to 30 formed in March 2013 and has organised weekly visits by Idea Services who run a programme out of the Rolleston Community Centre as well as a dance and music group, swimming at the Rolleston Aquatic Centre and sports activities. The group holds meetings every six weeks, and gives transition support for young people leaving school as well as housing options.
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PREVENT Show to highlight irrigation importance FIRES u by Belinda Cullen-Reid
The theme for this year’s Courtenay A&P Show is one close to president Peter Schnell’s heart as Canterbury farmers look to the arrival of the Central Plains Water scheme.
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‘The future of Canterbury Plains under irrigation’ was chosen as the show’s theme by Mr Schnell because of the expected impact the new scheme will have on the agricultural industry in Selwyn. “Irrigation is the big topic in the community,” Mr Schnell said. Mr Schnell who has signed up with the Central Plains Water scheme said the impact of the irrigation scheme across the district was going to be impressive “Irrigation will have quite a big impact. Water will bring in more intensive farming. It will bring more employment to the district. We may get more industrial businesses wanting to set up in places like Darfield and the surrounding area,” he said. “There might be more market gardeners and vegetable growers in the area. “There could be an increase in specialised crops. It is very interesting times.” Mr Schnell said a variety of groups and businesses would
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u by Belinda Cullen-Reid
There is no doubt farming is in the blood of this year’s Courtenay A&P Show president Peter Schnell. Peter’s family has farmed on its property near Darfield for over 120 years. The farm was originally part of a large tract of land — around 2,000 acres, which belonged to the Reed’s — Peter’s mother’s family. The farm was divided up between siblings in 1920 and Peter’s mother and father ran sheep and crops on their block. Ten years ago Peter and his wife Janelle took over the block where sheep are still the predominant mainstay of the farm, with around 3,000 Corriedales grazing the paddocks. But Peter says this might all change with the commencement of the Central Plains Water scheme. “We’re waiting for the water,” Peter said. “We’ve joined Central Plains water so we will be learning how to farm with water.” Peter says it will take around three to five years for the scheme to reach their property, but it’s worth the wait as having a definite water supply will take the guess work out of farming. “It will have a big change. It will change the way we use the land, and it will future proof the farm for the next generation. “Every three out of ten years are good at present. Having water will take
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the variability out of it. We will have a guaranteed income for a year’s work.” Peter said he will reconsider how he uses the land. While he won’t go out of sheep farming completely he will consider cutting back his sheep numbers, increasing his cropping and adding dairy cow support. Peter and Janelle have three teenage daughters. While they enjoy farm life, Peter says he would never pressure them to take over the family farm.
“The farm is there for them if they want it, but if better options come along then they should take them.” Something that has stayed in the family is being president of the Courtenay A&P Show, with his grandfather Roland Reed taking on the role in 1955 and his father, Trevor Schnell, doing the same in 1991. Peter has been on the committee for 17 years. “You take your turn when it comes around. Most people have been running
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Technology a winner u by Belinda Cullen-Reid
A new online entry system has helped cut the paperwork behind the scenes of this year’s Courtenay A&P Show. Showdayonline.com is software designed by Jim Pickles of Original Software Ltd in Christchurch specifically for collecting rural show entries and is used by over 70 shows throughout New Zealand and Australia. This is the first year the Courtenay committee have used the software and with half of the entries being lodged online the show’s Secretary Sharon Kellock is pleased with the new system. “We were hoping people would use it,” Sharon said. “It’s a great time saver. A lot of shows are using the software now, so people p Courtenay A&P Show organisers are pleased so many people like those who enter the chose to log their show entries online this year horse sections regularly are familiar with it.” Sharon said they will always offer This is Sharon’s first show as paper entries to cater for those who secretary after Adrienne Begg’s don’t use computers, but they prefer retirement from the position last year. people to enter electronically as it saves Sharon was chosen for the job because the committee a considerable amount she had trained as a high school IT of time. (Information Technology) teacher and “It’s been a challenge getting it going had tutored adults in the subject for the but it should be a lot easier next year,” she said. ¢ last 12 years.
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Over 1,300 entries have been received by the show committee in the horse section, boosted in part by a new horse event, according to show secretary Sharon Kellock. “The horse section is very popular and this year we are introducing the Stock and Station event, which is a little like what cowboys do,” Sharon said. “They have to do a number of events, like a mock calf tying, and
riding a figure eight. It should be very entertaining.” Sharon said 49 entries had been received for the Stock and Station event. Entries in the pet lambs, goats, sheep dogs, home industries, art and photography and schools sections were also up. Cattle entries were lower this year, as were poultry. “We have been happy with entries overall,” Sharon said. ¢
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Darfield does Dickens Selwyn personalities including MP Amy Adams will give a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ beloved novel A Christmas Carol at the Trinity Church in Darfield this month. A local line-up of readers and musicians is being engaged by the Malvern Community Arts Council’s Performing Arts Committee to perform the work on Sunday, November 30. Ms Adams will be joined by storyteller Margaret Copeland, Hororata’s Kate Foster and Darfield school principals James Morris and Chris Bascand for the reading. The novel, which depicted the notorious
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A beginner’s guide to shearing sheep u by Dr Clive Dalton
Lifestyle blocks are a magnet for many urbanites looking for a rural ambience and having a few sheep in the house paddock is often a bonus. With the animals of course, there comes a responsibility of care. Shearing is generally carried out in spring, so that sheep don’t get overheated during summer. If a sheep is not shorn, its fleece becomes so bulky that it has difficulty moving around. The fleece can get water logged, and the sheep can become cast and unable to right itself. Also a long fleece is particularly likely to get daggy and soiled, making the sheep very susceptible to flystrike. In very hot weather, sheep carrying too much wool will get heat stressed,
and this is even more likely if the sheep is very fat. When preparing for shearing don’t use any insecticide chemicals on the fleece for six weeks before shearing. When using chemicals on the wool, check the withholding times. If sheep are dirty, prepare for shearing by having them crutched and dagged (i.e. remove dirty wool from the belly, and from below and around the tail). Make sure the sheep are completely dry before shearing, otherwise cuts are more likely to become infected and the damp wool will heat and get mouldy when stored. Shearers will refuse to shear wet sheep as it can ‘The voice of your community’ cause skin infections and boils. To prevent damage to the shears and Read the newspaper online the sheep, warn the shearers if the therecord.co.nz sheep have large ear tags (plastic or brass). Make sure shearers are aware of any wethers among Find The Record the ewes. on Facebook Hire skilled shearers to shear your sheep. Keep your sheep in yards overnight, preferably under cover, so their stomachs and
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New potato dishes for summer New potatoes signal the start of warmer weather and a shift to healthy, versatile and affordable summer meals. Nutrient-rich with a sweet delicate flavour, new potatoes hold their shape once cooked and cut, making them a popular summer staple. Potatoes NZ chief executive, Champak Mehta, said it’s easy to distinguish new potatoes from their fully grown counterparts. “A new potato is characterised by soft skin, so delicate it can be easily flicked off with your fingers. If the skin cannot be flicked off, then it is not a new potato.” As well as providing energy, potatoes are also a source of vitamins and minerals. They contain potassium, which is important for healthy growth and development making them a great choice for the whole family. A healthy body requires a daily source of vitamin C and potatoes provide 30 percent of the recommended dietary intake. This vitamin contributes to a healthy immune system, helps fight fatigue and is an antioxidant that may protect against some lifestyle diseases. The fibre content in potatoes, particularly in the skin, can help aid healthy digestion. Kiwis spend more than $100 million a year on buying potatoes, making them one of the country’s mostloved vegetables. “All the potatoes we need are grown in New Zealand,” Champak said. “The potato is a very efficient plant in that it produces nutritious food, more quickly, with less water and in harsher
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climates than any other major crop.” Choose new potatoes that are firm, dry and blemish-free. Unwashed potatoes last longer as the dirt protects them from bruising and general deterioration. New potatoes don’t need to be peeled — simply rinse to remove any dirt and cook whole. Store new potatoes in a cool, dark and well-ventilated place. They should be used within a few days of purchase. Here are three ways to enjoy new potatoes: 1. New potatoes are perfect to pop on the barbecue as they cook quickly and evenly. Simply roll in olive oil and sprinkle with a little sea salt, then grill until crunchy and tender. Because of their firm texture, they are also perfect to cook on skewers. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain well, then thread the cooked potatoes onto skewers. Brush with olive oil, crushed garlic and finely chopped rosemary and cook on a hot barbecue for 5–10 minutes, until crispy. Or lightly coat new potatoes with olive oil and spread on a roasting dish along with freshly cut limes (or lemons), crushed garlic cloves and sprigs of rosemary. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Roast until crisp and golden. Chop fresh Italian parsley over the potatoes and serve. 2. Boiled or steamed till tender, new potatoes make a substantial addition to any salad. For a healthy summer lunch or barbecue salad, cook new potatoes,
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Lower alcohol limit for drivers u by Ngaire Tinning, Selwyn road safety co-ordinator
The lower alcohol limit for drivers over 20 years old comes into effect in New Zealand from December 1 and while this change may not affect everyone personally, it is likely that the reduction in the number of alcohol related crashes will. The legislation, which was passed earlier this year, will make our roads safer and significantly reduce crashes from the very first day. Every year in New Zealand many people are killed or seriously injured when they are involved in a crash where alcohol was a contributing factor. With a number of these people being involuntary casualties, it is an issue that affects everyone. The limit reduces from the current 400 to 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath or from 80 to 50 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. The lower limit has already been in place in many other countries around the world for some time. For drivers under 20 years, the limit still remains at zero. Penalties for drink driving offences still remain very strict. Drivers who are over 400 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath, or 80 milligrams per 100
millilitres of blood, will continue to face criminal charges as at present. Drivers who fail an evidential breath test between 251 and 499 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath will receive a $200 fine and 50 demerit points. If a driver incurs 100 demerit points within a two-year period, this automatically means a suspension of their driver’s licence for three months. There is no ‘safe’ amount of alcohol for driving. With the new limit only a couple of weeks away, many people are asking, how much will I be able to drink before I shouldn’t drive? There is no text book answer to this question as everyone is different — male, female, size, weight, how much you have eaten, or how tired you are. These factors are all valid points and make any standard answer as to the amount drivers can drink before driving questionable.
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Closing date for classified advertising for the 26 November 2014 edition is 10am, Tuesday 25 November 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.therecord.co.nz For Sale
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Trades
HARVESTER MARKETS LTD has mountains of new stuff. Bailing Twine, PTO Shafts and Hydraulic Pumps. HARVESTER MARKETS 91 HORNDON ST, DARFIELD. PHONE 03 318 8229
CASH FOR unwanted cars, trucks, 4WD’s & tractors (conditions apply) Free pick up. Call John 03 347 9354, 0274 762 404.
darfield appliance
Professional Services AIRPARK CANTERBURY OFFERS affordable off-site airport parking. We are the only privately owned 24 hour off-site airport car park in Christchurch. Free courtesy shuttle. First three nights $19 each — additional nights $7 per night. Phone 0800 247 727.
Livestock CALF, PIG, horse & chook meal. 14% protein, 13% ME. Available in any quantities. Dunsandel area. Please call 027 392 7543. LIVESTOCK — unwanted or unsaleable livestock. We purchase and collect. See John at Hororata Motors, 03 318 0871.
Marriage Celebrant 2320 Wards Road RD1, Darfield Phone: 03 318 8039 Mobile: 027 698 9816 Email: dwoodward@pggwrightson.co.nz
We are updating our Relievers List and would love to hear from you if you would like to be part of our relieving team. Please send your details including your name, contact phone, teacher registration & MOE number along with your preferred teaching levels i.e. Yr 3-4 to our school office;
E: office@darfieldprimary.school.nz or Ph: 03 318 8473 We look forward to hearing from you!
Super Computer 03 318 1956 WE COME TO YOU!
www.supercomputer.co.nz mark@supercomputer.co.nz
Carers
Property Maintenance MALVERN WASTE SOLUTIONS, rubbish and recycling, domestic, commercial, skip hire, functions, locally owned and operated. Phone 03 318 7407. www.mws.co.nz.
We are recruiting experienced carers to work 5 hour shifts assisting our independent tetrapalegic female client with personal cares, home help and meal preparation duties in Darfield.
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Your primary role will be to provide one on one support and assistance working within our clients’ private home. Promoting independence and supporting our client to live her life well are important aspects of this position.
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Experience with spinal injury care is not essential as training and orientation will occur when you join this care team. A full drivers licence and English as a first language is preferred.
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In HOMe SaMPLe SerVIce
Alan Roberts
We offer you competitive industry rates of pay, travel allowance (conditions apply), training updates, sick/holiday pay and a free uniform.
carPet InStaLLatIOnS
021 227 2080 or Oxford 03 312 4902
Health & Fitness VITAL ENERGY Yoga, Sheffield Domain 7pm Monday, Darfield Rec Centre 12 noon Wednesday. Structured to suit all levels. Phone Geraldine 03 318 3012.
To apply for this position, please email your CV and cover letter to Kelley McDonald: kelleym@genevahealth.com or phone 0800 266577 for more information.
Geneva Healthcare
WEST MELTON AND DARFIELD
Trades
West Melton Community Hall Monday 10.00 – 11.00 am
SECURITY ALARMS and Electronic Security. For all requirements call Austin of Positive Security on 027 425 4078.
For more information about classes visit: www.kimchurton.zumba.com www.facebook.com/kimchurtonzumba or contact me directly Ph: 021 1168 138 | e: kimchurton@yahoo.co.nz
Reg’d Service Technician
027 226 3898
SHELLEY’S GLASS AND GLAZING. Got a broken glass window? Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/Double Glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry, Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, West Melton, Rolleston and Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.
Ph: 0800 4 546 546 For an information pack
• Hedge Trimming • Small Trees and Shrubs Topped, Shaped or Removed • Trenching and Digging Buckets • Garden Maintenance
STU REID
Owner Operator PH: 03 3254 664 MOB: 021 500 519
A helmet is a must while riding a quad bike around the farm.
QUAD BIKE SAFETY
• Half size tractor for easier access • Up to 6m height • Topped at 5m or less
Call Don on:
021 066 3011
Need a Professional Electrician?
Call Laser Electrical today Rolleston’s LOCAL award winning electricians We now have a fantastic team of 11 ready to help you
0800 LASER 4 U Laser Electrical Rolleston 831 Jones Road, Rolleston www.laserelectrical.co.nz
SERVICES LTD • Pump out septic tanks/Grease traps • Service contracts/Maintenance reports • Bulk sludge removal/Dewatering • Hire Portable loos • Waterblasting & Camera Investigations Ph 03 318 8609
leechdrainage@xtra.co.nz
Concrete 2 U All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing
DECORATIVE STAMPED COLOURED EXPOSED
Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833
(0800 527 374)
RELATIVES COMING TO STAY OVER CHRISTMAS? Better call the experts and get that Septic Tank emptied!
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTY THEM NOW BEST VALUE GUARANTEED 24 Hours, Seven Days SELWYN LIQUID WASTE
“Our business is Flushing your Business”
Call Graham Bunt (Bunty) 027 433 2842 or A/H 03 325 3257
SOUTH CRANES LTD All size cranes available ranging from a 25 tonne Tidd pick & carry crane to a 125 tonne crawler crane with professional ticketed operators and Dogman.
Hiab Truck & Trailers available.
david wilkinson registered electrician
Wear a helmet.
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Hedge trimming in Canterbury
Are you looking for a change of lifestyle? Due to a huge increase in demand in Prebbleton, Rolleston, West Melton, Kirwee & Darfield areas, WE NEED YOU.
It’s our place to care.
Typical hours would be 0700 to 1200 or 1200 to 1700 Monday through to Sunday on a long term basis. Travel related expenses will be considered as part of this care package.
need carPet?
$10 Casual/$8 Concession
OXFORD APPLIANCES Murray Dawson
Darfield Primary School
We specialise in: sales & service of new & used machines, networking, virus protection, backup, reloading & restoring of Windows. Plain old-fashioned help and assistance.
Darfield Recreation Centre Thursday 7.30 – 8.30 pm
• Washing Machines • Ovens • Dryers • Dishwashers • Cooktops • Washing Machine Hire (from $8/wk)
Immediate Start • Low Start Up Costs • Guaranteed Income • Full Office & Business Support
COMPUTER NEED ATTENTION?
West Melton School Hall Tuesday 7.00 – 8.00 pm
Daily Onsite Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands
Situations Vacant
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DEAD AND unwanted cars, anything considered. Pickup and payment on the spot. See John at Hororata Motors, 03 318 0871.
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phone 03 318 1231
fax 03 318 1235 po box 26 email sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz kirwee we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed
For an obligation free quote or any enquiries contact Pete on 0274905992 17 Hoskyns Road, ROLLESTON Phone: 03 347 7135 Fax: 03 347 7531
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