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West Melton photographer Jason Clark put together this stunning image of last week’s lunar eclipse, also known as a ‘blood moon’.

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Jason is an amateur photographer who works professionally at an architectural firm in Christchurch. “The photos were captured from the back porch of our new home in Preston Downs,” Jason said. “A series of images were chosen from hundreds captured between 11pm and 1am. Totality, that is where the moon is covered completely by Earth’s umbra (shadow), occurred at 11.27pm. This is when the moon appears at its most red. “Even though I am currently nursing an injury I had set an alarm to make sure that I didn’t miss it as it is something I have not witnessed myself. Usually Canterbury tends to miss out on these type of events.” Jason said he has been interested in photography for some time but has

only recently been getting more serious about it. “I am completely self-taught and have joined the local West Melton Photography Group as well as being a member of ‘Flickr’, a worldwide website for avid photographers. “In the last 12 months I have noticed significant improvement in the quality of my work and have been accumulating additional lenses and equipment over time. “I have always had an interest p Jason Clark and fiancée Candice in photography and would practise taking photos of cars amongst other to his fiancée Candice winning a cash things using my parents’ digital point prize. She was generous enough to and shoot camera.” His latest digital allow Jason to use a portion of her prize SLR camera, which he used to take this for a new camera. eclipse montage, was bought thanks continued on page 4 …

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p Five artists were awarded Merit Awards at Darfield Artweek this year. Pictured being presented with their awards are, from left: DaWon Choi (Christchurch), John O’ Malley (Christchurch), Henry Turner, (West Melton) and Jen Dearborn (Staveley). The fifth merit winner Brian Looker from Nelson was unable to make the awards’ ceremony. For more on Darfield Artweek see our story on page 5…

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p Clowning around with the students and staff at Windwhistle School recently was Okey Dokey the clown. Okey Dokey’s visit was organised by the Windwhistle Playgroup which also attended the event. Children were given a demonstration of how to ride a miniature bicycle, and learnt tricks such as balancing a plate on a pole

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u by Kent Caddick

The new West Melton weekly farmer’s market is proving popular.

Shirley Primary School principal Sylvia Fidow has been named as the principal for the new West Rolleston Primary School set to open next year.

p The picturesque grounds of St Paul’s Church in West Melton, is home to the new weekly Saturday morning market

With around 20 stalls offering a variety of goods, organiser Sue Benzie says she’s delighted with the number of people involved both in running the market and attending it. “I’m really pleased. The locals are supporting it and we’ve had good numbers” she said. “People sat around drinking coffee and talking. Kids were running around and playing together. It’s about people coming together as a community.”

With a number of enticing food stalls there was plenty to choose from for breakfast or brunch including Cornish pasties, pork pies, bacon butties, German breads and pastries and Italian cheeses. Plants, aromatherapy oils and Avon cosmetics were some of the other products for sale. The market is held each Saturday from 9am to noon at St Paul’s Church grounds. ¢

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Ms Fidow who has been teaching for over 20 years has spent the last eight in charge of Shirley school where she played a big part in bringing the school and community together after the devastation of the earthquakes. “I have loved my role at Shirley but this is an amazing opportunity to work with the establishing board to develop a new school p Sylvia Fidow is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities being presented following her appointment in Rolleston. as West Rolleston Primary School’s first principal “While there will be some challenges I see them more being able to be involved in the early as exciting opportunities than planning and creation of the actual challenges and a big part will be build while developing its culture developing relationships with the and curriculum. local community.” “We had a very high calibre of The Establishment Board of respondents. Sylvia stood out due to her Trustees chair Simon McDermott outstanding strategic skills underpinned said the board had been impressed by very real examples of positively by Sylvia’s experience, vision engaging with staff, students and the and leadership. wider community.” “Sylvia will bring a solid depth of Ms Fidow will take up the role full time experience, enthusiasm and up to from January 2015 where she will lead date learning to our new school. curriculum planning for West Rolleston “It is an exciting time for West Primary School, and work alongside the Rolleston Primary School with Sylvia board to appoint other staff members. ¢

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Community celebrating 150 years

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Blood moon over West Melton Last month a photo he took of the recent Supermoon was published in a national daily newspaper, however, he said he is not quite ready to give up his day job. “I am happy to keep photography as a hobby as working in architecture is probably more lucrative, although I might look at selling some of my work in future.” For the camera buffs Jason’s image was taken using a Sony NEX5, with a 210mm focal length, f/6.3, 0.6sec, ISO 800, on a tripod with

u by Amy Adams, Selwyn MP

I attended the Time After Time Field Day held in West Melton in September and was extremely impressed with the West Melton Residents Association’s excellent efforts in recreating what life was like in the district in the late 1800s and early 1900s. remote trigger. Colour and clarity were corrected in Lightroom and multiple exposures composited in Photoshop. ¢

West Melton 150th ticket give away The Record has a double pass to give away to the two premiere events being held over Labour Weekend to mark West Melton’s 150year anniversary. We have a double pass to the West Melton Black Tie Ball on Friday, October 24 and a double pass to The Great Westie Shindig on Saturday, October 25 to give away.

To be in the draw to win one of these sought after double passes you must answer this question: “Who is widely regarded as the first settler of West Melton, naming the town after his home town in England?” Email your answer to news@ therecord.co.nz along with your name, address and phone number by 5pm, Monday, October 20.

The demonstrations of wheat threshing, ploughing, butter churning and other activities of the period were fantastic and a very vivid reminder of how physically demanding life was for ordinary people back in those days. I think it was especially great that so many school students were given the opportunity to experience this educational event. There is no doubt that those first settlers who made West Melton their home would be astonished to see the changes in the area over those intervening 150 years. Traditionally the West Melton and Halkett area was mainly dedicated to sheep and crop farming (such as grain and potatoes). West Melton has also had a long association with the horse racing industry. More recently the area has seen a proliferation of small lifestyle blocks,

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Artists’ talent recognised

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Paint brushes and palettes were put aside for the evening as artists and their supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of the Malvern Community Art Council’s Art Week last Friday. MCAC chair Kirsty Peel said the annual event gave a wide variety of artists, from first time exhibitors to experienced artists, the opportunity to display their work to the public. “Artists appreciate having events like this to show their work and to network with others. They also like to see what other artists are doing,” Ms Peel said. Taking out the top prizes this year were Akky van der Velde of Leeston, who won the Premiere Award with an abstract sculpture made of metal and stone, and Deanna Griffiths from Methven whose sculpture of a ceramic p Akky van der Velde of Leeston with her work which took out the top prize at Darfield Artweek torso was placed second. Other prize winners included Katrina McGettigan, Soodesh Jooran, Diana Peneamene, John O’Malley, DaWon Choi, Henry Turner, Jen Dearborn and Brian Looker. The Artweek exhibition held at the Darfield Recreation Centre closes on Friday. ¢

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Rapid numbers help in emergency All rural property owners in Selwyn are being asked to ensure they have a rapid number displayed at their driveway entrance.

Water supply upgrade completed A major upgrade to the Darfield water supply has been completed providing extra capacity to service the growing town.

p This rural property near Rolleston has its Rapid number clearly displayed at the entrance

Known as the Rural Address Property Identification system or RAPID the four-digit rapid numbers are found on blue plastic posts and are used by emergency services to help identify the exact address of a rural property. Selwyn District Council’s emergency management officer Ryan O’Rourke said having a rapid number is essential as it gives every rural property an identifiable address. “Rapid numbers are particularly useful for emergency services such as police, ambulance, fire and civil defence, as they make it easier to find rural properties. “It is a good idea to write your rapid number down close to your phone so it is easy to access in an emergency.” Mr O’Rourke said summer is the high-risk season for fires in Selwyn, especially in rural areas, so the

council is also encouraging people to ensure their driveways are wide enough to allow emergency vehicles in and out. “It is also important to ensure that your driveway or yard entrance is wider than four by four metres to allow enough room for emergency vehicles like a fire tanker to access your property and turn around if they need to.” Mr O’Rourke said as many new families have recently moved to Selwyn, it’s possible not every rural property will have a rapid number. “Any rural property that does not have a number should request one. Rapid numbers are not used in townships and urban properties do not need a number.” Rural property owners can request or replace a rural rapid number by filling out an online form at www. selwyn.govt.nz/rapidnumber.

p Selwyn District Council water services team leader Andy Olivier in front of the new Darfield Reservoir

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t h g i l e d f o s n e Gard by Belinda Cullen-Reid

their garden gates The green thumbs of Rolleston have opened el for the annual to the appreciative eyes of the judging pan petition. Rolleston Residents Association garden com

Nine gardens were entered in the spring competition which looked at landscape design, quality of plants, lawns, trees, and maintenance. “Entries were spread over all the categories of small urban garden, large urban garden, garden behind fences or trees, and a garden viewed from the street,” Liz Russell from the Rolleston garden competition committee said. “The quality of those gardens varied from small and tidy to large and superb and everything in between.” First place in the small urban garden category went to Norman and Janet Jordan of 69 Moore Street with David and Marilyn Cable of 344 Dunns Crossing Road awarded first in the large urban garden section. Tom and Sandra Dick of 30b Delamare Way were awarded first in the category for garden behind fences or trees while Andrew and Mary Nash of 34 Overbury Crescent gained a first place in the garden viewed from the street category. Ray and Val Rosewarne (137 Rolleston Drive) came second in the small urban garden section and Bob and Eleanor Prendergast (146 Rolleston Drive) were placed third in that category. Norman and Maggie McKeown (755 East Maddison’s Road) were placed second in the large urban garden category and Bob and Jill Webb (3 John Street) awarded second place in the garden behind fence or trees category. The public will have an opportunity to view the gardens at an open day held on October 19 from 2pm to 4pm. ¢

p Tom and Sandra Dick’s garden took out first place in the gardens behind fences or tress section

p Marilyn Cable in her garden which was placed first in the large urban garden section

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A community for the future u by Ian Sandford, West Melton Celebration Committee chairman

Welcome to the West Melton 150th celebrations. West Melton has, as have so many rural villages in Canterbury, undergone many changes in its history. This has been reflected by the many and varied entries and displays for both the Labour Weekend celebrations and the Time After Time Field Day in September. As the saying goes — from a small seed a mighty Kauri tree grows. The first seed was in the form of a carpenter from Fendal Town in the new settlement of Christchurch who bought the first residential site in what we now know as West Melton. Henry Trickett, having bought that first site, named the area West Melton, after his birth place in Yorkshire. From that seed a rural support village established itself which included a hotel, blacksmiths and a general store. There are families still living in West Melton whose grandparents lived here while many more moved here for so many different reasons. Recently Colin Watson, our local historian, gave an overview of the history of West Melton at a meeting of the West Melton Probus Club. In concluding he mentioned that the 150th anniversary was coming up. As a consequence of Colin’s address, a steering group was established to investigate the possibility of celebrating the 150th anniversary. The steering group held a public meeting

to establish a formal committee and fortunately the West Melton Residents Association agreed to be the formal structure. From there a series of specialised teams concentrated on various areas, reporting to the core committee. The Celebration Committee consists of individuals of all backgrounds. We all hope that the celebration activities act as a unifying effect for all — old timers, newcomers, and people of all ages. This will be typified in the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to the proposed West Melton Community and Recreation Centre, signifying the future, and the St Paul’s Anglican church cemetery walk celebrating the past. As chairman of the West Melton Celebration Committee it is my hope and that of the committee, that the sense of a unified community continues beyond these celebrations. ¢

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p West Melton historian Colin Watson, left, and West Melton Celebration Committee chairman Ian Sandford at the Time After Time Field Day.

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to experience what it may have been like in West Melton’s early days. Look out for the traction engines, farm machinery, impressive beards and nineteenth century ball gowns on display as part of the heritage theme. There will also be gymnasts, art and craft stalls, top team competitions, football, tennis and lawn bowls and more to keep you entertained. Whether you are already part of the West Melton community or a visitor I would like to extend a warm welcome to you as you join the celebrations. I am sure you will enjoy the wide range of events planned as part of the anniversary. However, these events don’t just happen and we must acknowledge the work of the various committee and volunteers for their achievements in putting together a range of activities for us all to enjoy. Congratulations. ¢

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A new Fonterra initiative aims to forge closer links between the dairy co-operative and its 11,000 farmer suppliers across the country. Farm Source combines service, support, rewards, digital technology and financial options for farmers, together with local hubs to support the major dairying regions. Chairman John Wilson said it’s about taking its relationship with farmers to a new level. “We have been talking to our farmers about what we can do to further support them and their businesses, and we challenged ourselves to come up with ways we could get in behind them. Cooperatives have always been about unity and collective strength and we have a lot of both.” CEO Theo Spierings said Farm Source is much stronger than the sum of its parts. “Ultimately, we see Farm Source as setting the benchmark when it comes to supporting farmers and providing exclusive benefits beyond the milk price. It’s about working together to grow and succeed and reach our ambition of global relevance.”

Launched in Methven last week, the Farm Source package includes: •• Seventy-one Farm Source hubs •• Farm Store rewards to bring down the cost of farm supplies and services •• Farm Store ‘dollars’ to return farmers a share of profits •• In-store and online farm supplies •• Farm Source digital for farmers to manage their business with the co-operative •• Financial tools for managing shares, capital and business Farmers of New Zealand operations director and farming columnist, Bill Guest, says Farm Source is a lot bigger than a rebrand of Fonterra’s existing network of RD1 stores. “This is about shareholder pride and the new clean colours emphasise the overall Fonterra brand, which is seriously lacking in the current stores. “Farm Source offers some significant financial tools to help farmers do business better.“ ¢

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THE RECORD OctOber 15 - 2014

The Record Classifieds

Phone 03 318 8604

Closing date for classified advertising for the 22 October 2014 edition is 10am, Tuesday 21 October 2014. See our terms and conditions online at www.therecord.co.nz For Sale

Professional Services

NEW STUFF, High Power Torch, LED Worklight, Sledge Hammer, 115mm Cut off Discs, Thread Lock & Tape, Gasket Compound, Hose Clips, Mower Oil Change Kit, Britool Mugs (Stainless Steel), Pocket Knife Gift Packs & Hand Garden Tools. MORE STUFF ARRIVING NEXT WEEK. HARVESTER MARKETS, 91 HORNDON ST, DARFIELD. PHONE 03 318 8229

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.

LPG delivery from $93 per bottle 0800668257 Delivered to you by Challenge Darfield

PORTABLE SHEARER available, general stock work / care for lifestyle sized mobs. Phone Phil on 027 724 0577.

Force Painting ServiceS • • • •

interior and exterior Painting Specialising in quality spray finishes Fully insured and guaranteed work Working Selwyn wide, based in West Melton

Trades

Concrete 2 U 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

HAMPTON GROUP

100% Local

Wanted to Buy

DEAD AND unwanted cars, anything considered. Pickup and payment on the spot. See John at Hororata Motors, 03 318 0871.

ROLLESTON DRYCLEANING & LAUNDROMAT

SHOP 16 – ROLLESTON SQUARE Mon–Fri 8am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm CLOSED WEEKENDS WITH PUBLIC HOLIDAYS!

PHONE 03 347 7601

Health & Fitness

Situations Vacant

DO YOU HAVE: • A clean drivers licence • Your own tools • A desire to work with other team players like you

Kiwi As

CASH FOR unwanted cars, trucks, 4WD’s & tractors (conditions apply) Free pick up. Call John 347 9354, 0274 762 404.

Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

QUALIFIED CARPENTER/ BUILDER REQUIRED

A part of the

Ph 03 318 8421

DECORATIVE STAMPED COLOURED EXPOSED

leechdrainage@xtra.co.nz

contact Jon: 021 049 2630 e: jon@forcepaintingservices.com www.forcepaintingservices.com

South Terrace Motors 2010 Ltd 33 South Terrace, Darfield

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231

fax 03 318 1235 po box 26 email sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz kirwee

WE OFFER: • Good rates for the right person • Local Work - Waimakariri & Surrounding Districts

LBP PREFFERED

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed CLASSES STARTING AT WEST MELTON! West Melton Community Hall Monday 10.00 – 11.00 am West Melton School Hall Tuesday 7.00 – 8.00 pm

Coming Soon to Darfield

$10 Casual/$8 Concession 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

Farm Services FERTILISER SPREADING suitable for small paddocks and lifestyle blocks. Can advise on different fertilisers to suit. West Melton/Weedons Area. Call Yoeri 027 771 6653

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.

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. PAINTING for interior and exterior painting work. Contact N.J. Lucas Painting. EQC approved. Employ the professionals. Phone: 03 318 7131 or 0274 322 193.

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021 227 2080 or Oxford 03 312 4902

BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

COMPUTER NEED ATTENTION? We specialise in: sales & service of new & used machines, networking, virus protection, backup, reloading & restoring of Windows. Plain old-fashioned help and assistance.

Super Computer 03 318 1956 WE COME TO YOU!

www.supercomputer.co.nz mark@supercomputer.co.nz

Trades BUILDER AVAILABLE for New Homes, Extensions, Alterations, Kitchen & Bathroom Refurbishments, Timber Deckings & Landscaping. Please Phone Dean: 027 419 0004. SECURITY ALARMS and Electronic Security. For all requirements call Austin of Positive Security on 027 425 4078. 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.

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. Immediate Start • Low Start Up Costs • Guaranteed Income • Full Office & Business Support

Ph: 0800 4 546 546 For an information pack

darfield appliance Daily Onsite Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands

• Washing Machines • Ovens • Dryers • Dishwashers • Cooktops • Washing Machine Hire (from $8/wk)

OXFORD APPLIANCES Murray Dawson Reg’d Service Technician

027 226 3898

CONTACT GERRY: 021 972 813 Plumbing

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Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen renovations Mains pressure hot water upgrades Blocked Drains Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly professional service

Public Notices SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER RED CROSS GARDEN PARTY

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West

1.30pm - 4.00pm at “Pauri”, 22 Lambs Road, Greendale

03 348 6920 0800 11 22 40

chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

(Or if wet, Greendale Hall)

TICKETS: $10

So try us first!

Teas, Stalls & Cakes

Details & Map on www.eventfinder.co.nz

Public Notices

CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 19th October Malvern Anglican Parish — 8.00am at St Ambrose Sheffield; 9.30am at Trinity Darfield; The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin. 03 317 9079. http://malvernanglican.wordpress.com. St Paul’s Anglican West Melton — 9.30am Holy Communion; Bible study Mondays and Tuesdays 7.30pm – for more info contact Colin & Gail 347 8443 or Penny 347 8139. Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. –9.30am Union Service & Sunday School– Rev J Meredith; 12.00pm Chinese Christian Church; 5.00pm Catholic Mass Contact Secretary Lynette 347 4599 lynlen50@hotmail.com. Parish of Hororata Anglican — 9.30am St Johns Hororata; 11.00am St Andrews Glentunnel www.horortaparish.co.nz Rev Jenni Carter 318 0858. Darfield Catholic Church — Sunday Masses 8.30am For Weekly Masses, and the Liturgy Timetable refer to the church newsletter. Parish Priest: Fr Paulo Filoiai’i 03 342 9763. Email: hornbyparish@xtra.co.nz. Hornby Presbytery. Kirwee Community Church — 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion, High Street, Kirwee, Morning Tea to follow, Pastor: Brian Booth 03 318 1309. Hope Presbyterian West Melton — 9.30am weekly, West Melton (1136 West Coast Rd). 11.00am first Sunday of the month, Halkett (668 Halkett Rd). Intern Pastor: Jordan Redding. Pastor available Wednesdays 9.00–12.00, 03 347 7509. Youth Leader: Sage Harris 03 980 2296 Ext 217. Hope Presbyterian Rolleston — Service 10am, Rolleston School Hall, Kidman St. Pastor: Brent Richardson. 03 347 4007, Youth Leader: Courtney Forrest, 03 347 4007, www.hopechurch.net.nz. Darfield Baptist Church — Services and Sunday School, Darfield 15 Greendale Road, 10.30am every Sunday, Glenroy Hall 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays. Pastor: Paul Cossey, 03 318 8688, Youth Pastor: Sam Broughton 027 223 8345. Malvern Co-Operating Parish — 10.00am St Jamesl. Glentunnel Chapel — Sunday 10.30am Worship & Communion, 03 318 8948 or 021 274 2548. www.glentunnel.org.nz. Darfield Life Church — 17 North Terrace - 6.30pm Sunday Service; Pastors Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340; Origin Youth 7.30pm Friday – Youth Leader James Sutherland 021 029 5223. Rolleston Church — 10am Family Service 5pm Night Service. Cornerstone Kids during morning service. Cornerstone Youth in the Lounge, Friday 7–9pm. All meetings held at the Rolleston Community Centre, 126 Rolleston Drive, Administration contact: Nikki @ 03 347 8716, admin@rollestonchurch.co.nz, www.rollestonchurch.co.nz. Verse of the week: If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love, even as I have kept my Fathers commandment and abide in His love. St John 15 v10.

OctOber 15 - 2014

THE RECORD

O N N O SA W LE !

0800 400 450 www.letscruise.co.nz

SEA PRINCESS WORLD CRUISE & LINE VOYAGES 2016! AUCKLAND – AUCKLAND

SYDNEY – DOVER

DOVER – AUCKLAND

• 104 nights aboard Sea Princess • All main meals, entertainment & onboard activities • NO TIPPING REQUIRED • A$2000 Onboard Credit per cabin Departs: 11th May 2016

• 55 nights aboard Sea Princess • All main meals, entertainment & onboard activities • NO TIPPING REQUIRED • A$800 Onboard Credit per cabin Departs: 15th May 2016

• 45 nights aboard Sea Princess • All main meals, entertainment & onboard activities • NO TIPPING REQUIRED • A$800 Onboard Credit per cabin Departs: 9th July 2016

Interior Cabin

(104 NIGHTS)

$22,999 pp Balcony Cabin

(45 NIGHTS)

$12,799 pp

Oceanview Cabin

(55 NIGHTS)

$11,799 pp

$29,599pp

$37,299pp

PRINCESS CAPTAIN CIRCLE MEMBER

• Take $1000 off per person of above fares • A$4000 Onboard Credit per cabin • 50% Reduced Deposit

Oceanview Cabin Balcony Cabin

$16,289pp

Oceanview Cabin

$20,599pp

Balcony Cabin

PRINCESS CAPTAIN CIRCLE MEMBER

$14,999pp

$18,799pp

PRINCESS CAPTAIN CIRCLE MEMBER

• Take $500 off per person of above fares • A$1600 Onboard Credit per cabin • 50% Reduced Deposit

Itinerary: Auckland (11th May 2016) – Sydney – Melbourne – Adelaide – Perth – Colombo (Sri Lanka) – Dubai (2 Days) – Muscat (Oman) – Aqaba (Jordan) – Transit Suez Canal – Salerno (Italy) – Rome (Italy) – Lisbon (Portugal) – Brussels (Belgium) – Rotterdam (Holland) – Copenhagen (Denmark) – Stockholm (Sweden) – Helsinki (Finland) – St Petersburg (Russia 2 Days) – Tallinn (Estonia) – Riga (Latvia) – Berlin (Germany) – London (Dover) – Cork (Ireland) – Sydney (Nova Scotia, Canada) – Boston (USA) – New York (2 Days) – Bermuda – Cartagena (Columbia) – Transit Panama Canal – Quito (Ecuador) – Lima (Peru 2 Days) – Pisco (Peru) – Valparaiso (Chile) – Easter Island (Chile) - Pitcairn Island (Scenic Cruising) – Papeete (Tahiti) – Raiatea (French Polynesia – Auckland (24th August 2016)

SUN PRINCESS CIRCLE PACIFIC 2016! SYDNEY – AUCKLAND

(71 NIGHTS)

• 71 nights aboard Sun Princess • All main meals, entertainment & Onboard activities • NO TIPPING REQUIRED • A$2000 Onboard Credit per cabin • Departs: 21st June 2016

Interior Cabin

$14,599 pp *

Oceanview Cabin Balcony Cabin

$18,899pp

$23,899pp

PRINCESS CAPTAIN CIRCLE MEMBER

• Take $1000 off per person of above fares • A$4000 Onboard Credit per cabin • 50% Reduced Deposit

Itinerary: Sydney (21st June 2016) – Darwin – Kota Kinabulu (Borneo) – Hong Kong – Shanghai (China 2 Days) – Beijing (China) – Seoul (South Korea) – Vladivostok (Russia) – Hakodate (Japan) – Seward (Alaska) – Glacier Bay (Alaska) – Icy Strait Point (Alaska) – Juneau (Alaska) – Ketchikan (Alaska) – Vancouver (Canada) – Victoria (British Columbia) – San Francisco (USA 2 Days) – Honolulu (Hawaii) – Lahaina (Maui) – Hilo (Hawaii) – Papeete (Tahiti) – Bora Bora (French Polnesia) – Auckland (31st August 2016)

DO NOT DELAY – BOOK TODAY!

CALL US TODAY ON 0800 400 450 OR VISIT WWW.LETSCRUISE.CO.NZ *Prices are per person, twin share, including taxes and fees. Subject to availability. Conditions apply. Mark Smith t/a Lets Cruise, a division of The Travel Brokers, a member of Just Tickets Ltd. Just Tickets Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stella Travel Services Group, 66 Wyndham Street Auckland.

Mark Smith - TAANZ Approved Sales Person

“Lets Cruise Award Winning Cruise Agency” 2010 ICCA Awards: “Agency of The Year NZ (BRONZE)” & “Cruise Consultant of the Year” 2011 ICCA Awards: “Agency of the Year NZ (SILVER)” & 2012 ICCA Awards: “Agency of the Year NZ (BRONZE)”