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Here we are heading into the last month of winter. It’s been such an unusual year, that sometimes it feels like it is flying by and other times like we have been in 2020 forever. We have a new writer on board with us from this month. Beka Hunt is a student at Oxford Area School and we are looking forward to the interesting articles she will be contributing. We want to say a big thank you to all of our advertisers – in these difficult times, we appreciate you trusting us with part of your advertising budget. Without you there would be no magazine, and we are grateful to you all. As always thank you for reading, and thank you to those of you who get in touch to tell us how much you enjoy the publication, we are always thrilled to hear from you. Until next month, look after yourselves and keep warm!

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Well-deserved recognition for local forester Words & photo by Shaz Davis

Woodside is a rolling hillside farm, with lots of forest, and to-die-for views, on the southern flank of Mt Oxford near Coopers Creek. It appears as unassuming as it’s custodians, John and Rosalie Wardle, but both have received some well-deserved recognition. John, a pioneer in sustainable forest management, received the prestigious Forester of the Year award, from the New Zealand

Institute of Forestry, in September last year, for his outstanding contribution to forestry. Woodside farm has received several awards over the years, in addition to recognition as one of three forests in New Zealand that practice exemplary forestry from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) - at least in part for the unique method of

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selective and sustainable harvesting used on the farm. If we backtrack to the 1970s, the Wardle family were based in Rangiora, and after an active career (including a PhD) in forestry, John decided he wanted his own farm. Rosalie, or Ro for short, got onto the estate agents. It took about two years to find a suitable property. Woodside, at that time, was a remote and rundown block. The couple bought the property in 1973, and invested weekends working as a family, to build up the farm, until they were able to move to the farm full time, when John turned 50 in 1986. “It was logged in the 1890s, and burnt in the subsequent fires, and was virtually log bare, and used as a grazing unit when we bought it. Part of it was covered in regenerated beech forest, (which was considered valueless), and the rest was gorse,” says John, who grew up in small-town Hawea in Central Otago. John and Ro planted radiata pine in the areas covered in gorse. “John could plant about a thousand trees a day, while I could only manage about one hundred,” says Ro. “We cut timber to build our house, and built that ourselves in stages. There was no market for beech at the time, so we developed a firewood market out of dead wood, (which also reduced the fire risk for us), and split about 300 cords a year, and went into honeydew production with about 250 hives,” says John. Predator control was also a big part of establishing the farm – trapping possums, stoats, weasels and rats. The farm is now run under a QEII Open Space Covenant, which allows for the continued sustainable harvest of both beech and pine. The Wardles have practised selective logging, targeting the larger trees that meet their specific diameter requirements, rather than felling an entire area or stand. They have a government-approved management plan, but harvest a conservative 30 and 40 cubic meters a year which provides a regular income rather than the boom and bust income of traditional forestry. This harvesting method is also kinder to the environment, proving a continuous canopy, and allows for managed regrowth instead of requiring new plantings. “It’s effectively like selling off the fat lamb. We use the old methods, hand dropping trees and using skidders with ropes to remove them,” says John, who has proved that the method works despite being told

that selective harvesting was not possible with radiata pine. It is unusual for foresters to live on the property, and live off the land in New Zealand, as John and Ro do. Forestry students often come to Woodside to see sustainable harvesting in action, and John has written a 130-page book ‘Woodside, a small forest managed on multiple-use principles’ to share his knowledge. This is the third book John has written. The others are ‘New Zealand Beeches’ (1984) and ‘Wardle’s Native Trees of New Zealand and their story’ (2011), with the income going to either the NZ Forest Service or the Farm Forest Association. At 84, John is still active on the farm, although he has reduced his workload. You’ll find him in the forest in the mornings. He’ll be trimming trees so that they grow straight, clearing undergrowth where their mob of 70-odd sheep haven’t kept it contained, thinning out the natural regeneration, and more. While he concedes that there isn’t a viable replacement, John is not a fan of 1080 for pest control. He has seen a reduction in several native species, especially insects and insect-feeding birds, when it has been applied on neighbouring DoC land, and manages pests entirely by trapping at Woodside. John and Ro have built up a solid reputation for beech wood in the local market. About 80% of their production is used locally for flooring and kitchen units. As to future development, John is concerned about the longer-term implications of the Billion Tree Programme. He worries that a focus on large swathes of unmanaged forest (potentially established by international conglomerates with an eye on carbon credits), fails to adequately account for environmental concerns and fire risks. He would like to see the integration of forestry within farmland as an alternative, ideally following a more sustainable harvesting method. Pictured left - John and Ro Wardle with the Forester of the Year award received.

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The Barefoot Eventer Words & photo by Cathy Dee

South African born equestrian coach, Pam Norton, is a force to be reckoned with in the best possible way. Along with her daughter Maia, they are regulars on the South Island eventing circuit, competing nearly every weekend, with Maia currently eventing at 2 star level (1 metre 10) tall; and hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kicker; on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;barefootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (unshod) horses. There are currently very few people eventing up to this level on barefoot horses, so I ask Pam what made her stop shoeing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was some years ago when we lived in Takaka. The farrier was pretty unreliable, so when my horse lost a shoe a week before a big event, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get hold of him. I decided to pull all the horses shoes and wing it. The day came and it was pouring with rain. Everyone had studded up their horses to the max, and here I was about to go cross country over 95km on a horse with no shoes. I literally thought, this is the day I die!â&#x20AC;? Not only did Pam not die, (clearly), but she won the event. She jokes that she was so elated that she had survived the cross country and show jumping, that winning was simply a bonus. From there on in she decided to see if she could take all her horses barefoot. She could and she has, and they are doing brilliantly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not against shoeing. Hey we do whatever works, I am all for the horse. However it has been years now and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never had any of the lameness issues, or ligament and tendon problems that plague a lot of the horses out thereâ&#x20AC;?. Learning to trim her own horses, is a challenge she mastered with the help of other barefoot trimmers worldwide, as well as locally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am always learning, and every horse is differentâ&#x20AC;?. She has copped a lot of flak from various quarters for riding barefoot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially when it rains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone seems to have this idea that unless your horse is shod with studs, he will simply fall over on slippery ground. Some people are vociferous in their opposition, which is sad, as if they just watched they would see that slips are extremely rare, as long as the horse is balanced.â&#x20AC;? Pam maintains that teaching the horse to balance himself with a rider, is probably the most important thing she can teach him.

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“It’s all about balance – balance through turns, balance before and after the jump – balance, balance, balance, with no force from the hands!” Pam stresses that the horse should be well schooled in dressage to be balanced and light first and foremost, before starting to jump. “Really, show jumping is just dressage with some jumps in it”. This is vital from a safety perspective, along with allowing the horse to then be the best he can be. Pam is passionate about riding, but she is also passionate about teaching people to bond with their horse, and to ride to the best of their ability. “I get quite emotional seeing a bond between horse and rider strengthen over time, especially if there has been some difficulties in their relationship”. Having recently lost her beautiful up and coming event horse Umi (Umlungu), Pam is now picking up the pieces. The bond between Pam and her horses is a very strong one and Umi was no exception. “He was a big dufus but I loved him”. This bond is evident in the many photographs Pam shows me of the two them flying over enormous jumps. Pam grinning from ear to ear, making it look all so easy! Her coaching sessions include a mix of some western training, along with a classical approach to dressage training, which emphasises lightness of the hand along with the use of seat and leg aids. “The western groundwork is invaluable on so many levels, and now some of the pony clubs are embracing it too, which is great as it is all about safety, along with creating a flexible happy horse, through understanding where he is coming from and why he is doing what he is doing”. There is a natural progression from ground work to the higher movements, and teaching the horse on the ground first fills in some of the gaps in his understanding. “I’m all about taking people back to the basics if that is needed to plug those gaps first, and then riding becomes a dance between horse and rider, and is effortless and fun” Pam says she has had many influences, from local western trainer Gerry Johnstone, to show jumping training from Maurice Beatson and Sally Clarke.

Describing herself as a life long learner, Pam studied coaching through the pony club system (ECTP – Equestrian Coaches Training Programme) to B coach and examiner level, and is currently studying with the ESNZ (Equestrian Sport of NZ) coaches programme. ‘It’s just one of things I love about this sport. You never stop learning.’ Whether it’s helping a nervous rider back into the saddle, or retraining a troubled horse, Pam is loving every minute of it – and it shows. You can contact Pam on her facebook page Norton Equestrian Pictures show Pam competing on Umlungu (Umi) (The palomino) and riding Zulu Warrior (bay horse)

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The Big Shave Words by Beka Hunt photos supplied

One month ago, I wouldn’t have believed that the decision of a single student to shave his head, could escalate into a community wide fundraiser. Yet this is precisely the reason behind Oxford Area School’s involvement in Shave for a Cure. Shave For a Cure is an opportunity for schools to raise money in support of those with Blood Cancer and Blood Conditions. Every cent adds to the funding for cancer research in New Zealand; certainly a worthwhile cause to support. Liam Bamford, a year 12 student at OAS, made the mistake of voicing his desire to shave his head within earshot of Mrs Varcoe, and was pegged as the leader of the entire operation. The goal was set at $2,500 - a target that some school leaders believed was unreachable- and the race began. The big shave: July 2nd. Mr Hart, Mr Riach, Mr Burston and Mrs Varcoe were all roped in, along with some incredibly brave students. Posters were designed and printed by the school council and notices were sent out to the parents explaining the worthy cause. On Monday, juniors had the chance to “pin the Hair on Mr Hart,” with a beautiful cut out of his head. Then on Tuesday it was “make your own Pom Pom hairballs;” a chaotic yet fun lunchtime event. OAS soon passed its $2,500 goal. The entire week leading up to The Big Shave certainly was fruitful, but it was the Wednesday bake sale and sausage sizzle that was the icing on the cake. When the bell rang, there was a stampede, and a line soon snaked further than Mrs Varcoe’s hair ever dared. The Oxford Year 13 students had all contributed baking, and there were two full tables to be sold. It was all gone before lunchtime was over. The sausages were sold as fast as they could be saucedthat’s real speed. The parents, students and teachers bought in a whopping total of $915. This incredible sausage sizzle profit broke Oxford Area school history. It was a victory made even better as the sausages were donated by Hellers, and the bread was given by Pak ‘n’ Save, so there were no expenses to be paid.

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Then, on Thursday, the heads were shaved in front of the entire school. Everyone wore mufti, bringing a gold coin, and many participated in the crazy hair day. Hairdressers from three separate studios donated their time. The hall was filled with a beautiful chaos of smiling faces and tufts of hair shifting in the breeze. A moment to remember.

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Update from the Mayor Thankfully we are now past the shortest day, which means the gloomy parts of winter are behind us. It’s great to see events are starting again. Council is focussing on developing a Recovery Plan for our District. This week I chaired the Council’s new Economic Recovery Advisory Group. This group is made up of business and sector representatives with the purpose of getting a broad range of ideas to advise Counci,l and help our District recover from the economic effects of the pandemic. It is important to note that recovery extends well beyond Council. While Council plays an important role, local businesses, the development sector, local social service providers, government agencies etc. will be critical by providing their own contribution to the District’s recovery. A lot of small business owners, as well as locals, submitted some fantastic ideas on the “Waimakariri: Better than Before” draft recovery plan. We will take these ideas away and further develop them as part of the recovery plan. There is continued uncertainty as to when New Zealand will open to the world again. At a local level things are looking positive. We are receiving a lot of enquiries from developers. Real estate sales are holding up. I’m told there is an issue of supply and that properties on the market are selling quickly. Property prices are holding up which is encouraging. Enterprise North Canterbury’s recently released Business Opinion Survey noted that businesses have suffered a sharp and significant impact from Covid-19. However it is believed that we are better placed to weather the impact due to a lower level of reliance on international tourism. 26% of retail businesses surveyed experienced growth as a result of Covid-19. Local spending data would show a short-term recovery that aligns with this survey. Increasingly I am hearing from retailers and customers visiting from Christchurch and further afield. They enjoy shopping and experiencing our boutique stores, cafes and restaurants, as well as our walking and cycling opportunities. The number of new building consents issued is generally considered an indicator of how the local economy is performing. New dwelling consents issued between January and May are only 9% down on the same period last year. I thought that the decrease might have been a lot greater, so this is also encouraging. The next six months will be difficult, and some of the effects are likely to be masked by the government’s wage subsidy. A sustained recovery over a period over 2 to 3 years is quite possible. However in talking with business owners and our community there is a real sense of optimism. My priority, and the Council’s, is ensuring we recover from this pandemic, support our community by finding the right balance that provides the stimulus to our local economy, and continue to invest in the priorities we have identified with the community. Please continue to support local businesses by shopping locally. I welcome contact from anyone who needs assistance or has an issue they might want to discuss. Email me at mayor@wmk.govt.nz or phone 021 906 437 I’m here to help.

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How Lucky are we? with Hank van Keulen

My wife Jill and I recently, on a Sunday afternoon, went out for a wonderful lunch with friends at a local Waipara winery. What a wonderful meal we had, beautiful wine and superb company. Inevitably the conversation turned to world events, and the chaos that is developing in the lands beyond our shores, with the growing numbers of covid19 infections and economic turmoil. We get to watch from the comfort of our couches and the safety of our borders. Not easy to get to our shores in a rowboat!! How lucky are we? Later that day Jill and I reflected on where we were exactly one year ago and how different the world was then, just 12 short months ago. This time last year we were on a three week trip travelling through Cambodia and Vietnam, an experience I suggest is now just a memory and dream for some time to come. A wonderful trip, we experienced first-hand the rich culture, food, and frantic lifestyle. Full of people on scooters! Cambodia in particular was a real “eye-opener”. 95% of the Cambodian people live in poverty. This was clearly evident in what we saw and experienced. You didn’t need to travel far from your hotel to see the squalor in which the locals live. What really pulled at our heartstrings were the children. So sad! Then there was Vietnam. A lot different from Cambodia in terms of living standards, especially in the cities. But lots of people. People (and scooters) everywhere. Vietnam has a population of 96 million. That’s more than three times the population of Australia and New Zealand combined, and yet, is only one fifth bigger than New Zealand in land area. We brought many things back with us, as you do when you’re on holiday. But the one thing that we did bring back and was foremost in our minds was “how lucky are we to be born and live in a country like New Zealand?” It’s estimated that the world’s population currently sits at about 7.8 billion. Of that 90% live in the northern hemisphere. At a population of 5 million, New Zealand represents 0.06% of that population. I don’t know what the odds are for winning lotto, but I suggest to you, my fellow Cantabrians, that we win Lotto every day by simply waking up in this wonderful land. However, as lucky as we are, sometimes life deals us a hand that we just didn’t see coming. Regardless of where we live, sometimes you just can’t help bad luck. Our health is one of those. Either by accident or ailment, when this strikes it’s often when it’s least expected or at the worst time. We can help a little with this. Out of the cards you are dealt, we can change a couple of them, that will help with the impact of this bad luck. That’s what having insurance does. We can help with the impact financially that happens as a natural consequence of extended or severe health issues. There is the aged old saying “hope for the best, but, plan for the worst.” That is exactly what having good and appropriate insurance does. It simply funds a risk management plan. Insurance won’t fix or cure the medical issue you have, or bring you back to life if you die, but can provide the funds to pay for medical treatment (private medical insurance), replace income while unable to work (income protection insurance), repay debt in the event of permanent disability or, heaven forbid, premature death (total and permanent disability cover and/or life cover). If you think it’s time to plan for the worst or review that your funding mechanism is going to work, then give us a call, after all it is what we do…

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Dancing Socks Words by Emily Chapman photos by Jenna Young

Rangiora dance school Principal / Owner, Jenna McKenzie has come up with an ingenious teaching aid for dance students - “The Dance Sock”. After many years of teaching and owning her own school, Jenna McKenzie School of Dance, based in Rangiora, Jenna saw the potential to create a tool to help dancers. As a teacher Jenna would come up with different ways to help students correct positioning, such as encouraging students to imagine they have a family of mice living under the arch of the foot. One day when discussing with other teachers these tools, she came up with the idea of a sock that would help the dancers to correct themselves. After researching and realising that there was nothing else out there, Jenna went home and made a mock up of a sock to see how it would work. A trial worked extremely well, and she then designed her sock with 10 features to help in teaching and learning Just one of the features it helps to correct, is a common problem for dancers called sickle or banana foot, which means the foot is out of alignment with the leg, which can lead to injuries. The sock addresses this with a row of stars coming from a fairy’s wand. These stars must be lined up for the foot to be in the correct position. By practicing in the socks it trains the dancer, so they always know the right position to have their feet in. Not only are the socks functional and a learning tool, but they are also beautifully designed and fun for dancers to wear, with unicorns and fairies, pandas and lots of fun features. The socks are available to purchase at dancesock.co.nz, and for each sock purchased they donate “Sock for Sock” to a New Zealand child in need of school or sports socks through The Clothing Project.

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Welcome to our new Writer Beka We are excited to introduce a new writer to the the Observer team – Beka Hunt.

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I walked into my local coffee haunt and said to the girls “What do you want me to write about this month for the Observer?”. They looked at me thinking. “Do colour ! “ They shouted. “But I did that last month. Didnt you read it?” I say. With cheeky little grins they smile and say, “Do it again”. Well if you insist. They then started chatting about a gorgeous customer who comes in and she was wearing a different colour than usual. They all commented to her on it, saying how stunning she looked, and she said its actually one of the colours in my colour palette of autumn. Style and cut are great elements to nail, but if you have the right colour then that will take the whole cake. The same thing happened to my sister. I picked out a vest from polkadotcom for her. Nothing magical about it. Did have a nice cut but still just a casual vest. She then said about all these great comments she was getting when she wears it. Now if I wore the exact same vest I would get comments too, but they would be “gosh Kerri are you feeling ok?” “you are really looking tired”. I know cos I tried!! The style and cut of the vest are perfect, but the colour is completely wrong.

We thought it would be great to work with the School to find someone who loved writing, to not only bring us different articles, but also give them an opportunity to try their hand at writing some stories. Beka is in year 13, her final year at Oxford Area School, and says she immediately leapt at the opportunity to write for the Observer, as she has always enjoyed creative writing, and in fact planned to be a writer when she was younger, and had put this idea aside until she was offered this opportunity. She says “writing for the Observer would help me improve whilst being a part of something awesome in our community. It means my writing will matter.” Beka has varied interests, including singing and acting, and she is also very involved in sports, so will be able to bring a bit of sports info to the Observer, which is something we have not really focused on in the past. Beka says “I’m hoping you give a closer look at the competitions that occur in Oxford, because we’re a hub of sporting activity.” We are excited to work with her, and know you will enjoy hearing from her each month.

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Because it’s such a transformation, I have been doing more training in learning how to work out the exact hues, intensity and colour palette for your completion. Amazingly enough we don’t actually have to reinvent the colour wheel but its very handy to know what part of the colour wheel works for you and how to use it. This concept has been around since Adam was a cowboy, but so has knitting, crocheting, sewing and many other skills. But unless you learn the skill you don’t know how to use it to your advantage. Nature sets the standard for us. Spring, summer, autumn and winter are words that we use within colour palettes. Who better to learn from than Mother Nature! She generally knows what she is about (sometimes I do question some of her choices).

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“Some months there is no transport to do, and sometimes there are three patients needing treatment and transport. We only have three drivers at the moment, and while we’re not snowed under we would welcome a bigger pool of drivers,” says group treasurer, Dick Sandom. If patients are financially compromised, the Cancer Society and the group can help with occasional meals, petrol or grocery vouchers and money for firewood. The group have also funded the purchase of a wheelchair and shopping basket for patients to use, when not well enough to walk around the store, to help with shopping at Fresh Choice. Ans says the new Cancer Society North Canterbury Centre in Rangiora is now up and running in the Old Court House in 143 Percival Street, which will make their services more accessible to people in North Canterbury. The “Look Good Feel Good” make up service will be held in Rangiora as well as other group activities. (For information call 0800 22 66 95.) The Oxford and District Cancer Support welcomes new volunteers. If this sounds like something you would like to support, give Ans a call on 03 312 4741. You will also see them inside Fresh Choice on Daffodil Day - August 28 – where they will be fundraising for the Cancer Society.

Our local Oxford and District Cancer Support group, which falls under the umbrella of The Cancer Society of New Zealand, was started by Ron Rivers in 1987 with the main aim of providing support for local cancer patients. There are currently 13 active volunteers, comprised of cancer survivors, a health practitioner and people who have supported family or friends with cancer. They assist as volunteer drivers or with home or hospital visits, contact and general support. “Local patients are referred to us from the medical centre, or the Oncology Department in Christchurch, or they might contact us directly,” says support group chair and secretary, Ans Fonteyn who has been part of the support group since 1994. “Patients will have a regular daily or weekly treatment schedule – this quickly adds up to about 20 trips over a couple of months. Our volunteer drivers, who all undergo a defensive driving test, can assist with funded transport,” says Ans. A referral to this service can be made at the Cancer Society stand in the Christchurch Hospital Oncology Department (03 3640752).

“We usually fundraise for our group at the Oxford Show so that we can buy grocery and travel vouchers. But for Daffodil Day, all the money goes to the Cancer Society, not to us. We will be in the supermarket all day, selling teddy bears and pens and accepting donations,” says Ans. Each 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. the group holds a social get together for the volunteers, cancer sufferers/survivors and their families at Café 51, Main Street, Oxford. Pictured : Some of the Oxford and District Cancer Support volunteers (from left): Ann Hockley, Dick Sandom, Sandra Clay, Helen Mitchell, Diane Townshend, Kay Taylor, Ans Fonteyn and Jaccy Roberts.

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HOW CAN YOU DRUG PROOF YOUR CHILDREN? Pat Buckley from Amped4life presents a community forum that realistically and graphically communicates the risks of Drug and Alcohol use and abuse in our community.

CURRENT DRUG TRENDS AND DANGERS HOW TO IDENTIFY THE TELL TALE SIGNS WHAT ACTION TO TAKE WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE

RANGIORA

(RANGIORA TOWN HALL)

26TH AUGUST 2020 7PM Pat will be speaking to the senior students at Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Oxford and Rangiora New Life schools throughout the week. Refreshments and light supper will follow Pat’s presentation. This is a free event. For more information about Pat see www.amped4life.net.nz Brought to you by the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Harm Waimakariri Steering Group. FOR ENQUIRES PHONE 0800 965 468

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OXFORD CLUB EST - 1887

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BECOME A MEMBER ~ OXFORD CLUB ~ YOUR SOCIAL HUB If you are thinking about becoming a member, come on down and check us out. It’s easy to become a member, just sign up at the bar. Discounts for Juniors & Seniors

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From the Principal “Hunting for the good stuff” is focusing on what went well and it is good for our wellbeing - it makes us feel good. It doesn’t take much to find the good in people looking around our school and our community. 2020 Shave for a Cure campaign, although it is fun watching people having their heads shaven, it is done to support an incredibly worthy foundation - the Leukemia and Blood Cancer Foundation. I would like to take this moment to publicly thank Year 12 student Liam Bamford for his leadership in this campaign. Well done. Liam has been strongly supported by his peers, particularly our Year 13 students leading the way with the recent bake sale and sausage sizzles. Looking out into the community we had the Oxford winter light festival run by OPAC, who encouraged businesses and homes to put up lights making for quite a spectacle driving down the main street in the evening. Oxford Area School got behind this with the help from the wonderful ladies in the front office - and we were placed third equal!

Oxford Observatory News The Oxford Observatory Open Nights have got off to a great start albeit a bit later than usual because of the lockdown. Our first Open Night on Friday 10 July was a great success, not in the least because of the exceptional night sky. We now have a booking system that spreads participants into two groups of one hour each. This new system has been very well received. People can book a time slot on our website https://oxford. ngawhetu.nz. With the small team we have, we are scheduling as many Friday nights as possible until Daylight Saving hits us in late September. Fingers crossed for Clear Skies. We also have two courses left for this year, Exploring the Milky Way starting on Monday 3 August and Going Deep starting on Monday 19 October. See our website for details.

Shave for a Cure Success

Last month the Oxford District Lions were giving out hot food to our community volunteers as a way to say thanks for the support. The Oxford Community Trust, using the “I’ve got your back” campaign gave hot chocolate to each of the families of our school. We are well and truly looked after in this township, and incredibly lucky to have so many wonderful people around us. Again, it is easy to hunt for the good stuff.

Mike Hart Principal

Thank you to the Oxford Community Trust A very big thank you to the Oxford Community Trust who supplied our families with a tin of hot chocolate. The Oxford Community Trust recognises that times have changed and circumstances may have become difficult. They provide support to families in the community. Please feel free to contact them on 03 312 3006 or pop into 37 Main Street Oxford.

Oxford Area School and whānau have raised over $6000 towards supporting families with a loved one with leukaemia and blood cancer. At the start of Term 2, Liam Bamford, a Year 12 student approached our leadership team with a request "I'd like to organise Shave For A Cure at Oxford Area School, what do I need to do?" Our student leaders stepped up with ideas, promoted it through our social media channels and ran events in the lead up to the day. Staff, students and whānau jumped on board, supporting this good cause through becoming shavees, making donations and accessing needed resources to name just a few. Our goal was set at $2500 which was felt to be a worthy challenge for a school and community our size. We have been blown away by the final total of over $6000.00, which places us as the 9th school in the 2020 School Shave for a Cure New Zealand leaderboard. Well-done everyone in getting in behind Liam and this great cause. Liam and Oxford Area School could not have achieved this without the following support. We'd like to thank the following "Hellers" for supplying the sausages for our Sausage Sizzle Rangiora "Pak'n'Save" for supplying the bread for our Sausage Sizzle "Main Divide" and the "Sun Room", specifically Lisa, Rio and Katie for completing the shaves so professionally. Our Year 13 students and staff for providing the baking and running our Bake Sale and Sausage Sizzle. Last, but not least, we'd like to thank our students who so bravely decided to become a shavee to show their support - Sonja Slemint (Yr 6), Gracie Fattorini (Yr 7), Tessa Baard (Yr 8), Fynn Archbold (Yr 8), Daniel Buxton (Yr 9), Cole Stagg (Yr 12), Jacob Nish (Yr 12), Liam Bamford (Yr 12). (Photo credit Bailey Pike and Zara Frahm)

52 Bay Road Oxford

03 312 4197

info@oxford.school.nz

ABM Rock Climbing Our NCEA Level 2 Adventure Based Management students recently completed their Rock Climbing Practical last term. Our Adventure Based Management (ABM) subject challenge students physically and mentally, requiring them to apply a high level of effort and actively participate in all modules. Students will be encouraged to develop their active followership and leadership skills, amongst their peers, and within different outdoor learning contexts. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s course is focusing on kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling and snow craft.

Clubs Clubs are back in action this term. We are very fortunate to deliver a wide array of opportunities for students at lunchtime. We are always looking for ways to enhance our lunchtime club programme. If you are interested in running a club at school during lunchtimes in Term 4, we would love to hear from you! Please contact claudia@oxford.school.nz if you are interested in running a club.

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Local landmark

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farewelled

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In 1961 the McPherson family moved from the Waikato to Oxford where they had bought a dairy farm on Woodside Road. They named it “Blairgowrie“. Adjoining the farm was a piece of land with an old cottage on it, owned and occupied by a man they called “Plum” Jones, who had actually been born in that cottage which had no power or amenities. There was a pump for water and a safe in the trees for food. He often used to sit on the doorstep and scowl as the family passed by.

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One day about two years later, he was in Oxford and walked behind a truck that was backing, and sadly was run over and died aged at about 74. The family offered the property for sale to close neighbours, and the McPhersons bought it, and in 1967 built a home on it for themselves. The cottage became a bit of a playhouse, with some home decorating with an old shaving brush and left over paint, and several wedding photos were taken there in later years. It was sold to a young family in 2019. Over time the cottage has deteriorated and sadly has recently been demolished.

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Killer influenza pandemic in New Zealand

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with Kirk Jackie

Words by Jackie Kirk

As World War 1 was ending, the worldwide flu epidemic struck New Zealand between October and December 1918.

Then, just as during the Covid-19 pandemic, schools, libraries, public houses, barber shops and hair salons were closed to prevent the disease spreading. The closure of pictures houses, theatres, dancing halls, billiard rooms and shooting galleries was ordered by Christchurch District Health Officer, Dr Chesson. However, tea rooms, refreshment rooms and marble bars (a type of ice cream parlour) could operate under restricted opening hours. Dr Chesson appealed for calmness, advising that ‘when people become panic-stricken, their temperature is likely to go up, and they make themselves more liable to infection.’

Unfortunately, it took time for the dangers of public gatherings to be recognised and Christchurch Show Week went ahead. On 8th November 1918 it was reported that ‘there are great crowds in the streets this morning, including the usual big gathering of country visitors, and the news that an armistice had been signed is being received with wild enthusiasm, which gives promise of being continued later in the day on the Showgrounds.’

Many towns and cities set up inhalation chambers which sprayed a solution of zinc sulphate. Most sprayers were set up in public buildings and long queues of people waited to inhale the fumes which were supposed to help clear the lungs.

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In Christchurch somebody observed that the compressed air braking units on trams could be modified to operate a sprayer and eventually fourteen trams were converted for people to pass through and be sprayed with the solution. Zinc sulphate proved to be medically useless and it is likely that the infection was further spread by bringing people together in trams and public buildings. At a time when no flu vaccinations or antibiotics were available to fight the illness, the public was informed that ‘the best procedure in the early stages of mild influenza is to bathe the feet in hot water and mustard, and then go to bed and apply a cold compress to the forehead and the back of the neck.’

It was reported that ‘the best disinfectant was fresh air and sunshine; and the public are requested to make the best use of these facilities provided by nature, which are always at hand and free to all’. With that in mind, trams began to run as ‘open conveyances’ and passengers were advised ‘though there may be some people who do not like this, they must understand that their unreasonable selfishness will not be permitted to endanger the health of the public. Any individual who attempts to close up tramway compartments or interfere with ventilation arrangements will be liable for prosecution and a fine not exceeding fifty pounds.’ An assurance was given that ‘proper provision will be made in wet weather for the protection of rain beating in.’

Arts in Oxford Gallery News Open House: Artist in Residence Project 10 July - 13 September 2020 Visit the gallery to see works in progress by Open House printmakers, guest artists at work, ask questions or join in some of the processes. Checkout our Fb page for spontaneous opportunities or just pop in Fri-Sun. All welcome!

No other event killed so many New Zealanders as quickly as the influenza pandemic. WW1 claimed the lives of 18000 New Zealand soldiers in four years, but influenza killed about 9000 in a few months. Between one third and one half of the population became infected with influenza and two Canterbury doctors Dr Margaret Cruickshank (New Zealand’s first female GP) and Dr Charles Little lost their lives. Fortunately, the devastation was short lived. By late November the pandemic had peaked in most places and by December it was effectively over. Worldwide, over twenty-five million lives were lost - over twice the number killed in the fighting of WW1. Slowly, life returned to normal but the catastrophic event in 1918 remains the world’s worst outbreak of influenza.

COMING UP Classes in Life Drawing, Lino Printing & workshops for young artists.

The Small Print

A touring exhibition by the Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand 7-30 August 2020

Do you have 3 hours to spare? Gallery volunteers please apply. OPEN

Fri-Sun 10am-4pm

CLOSED

Mon-Thur & Public Holidays

ARTS IN OXFORD

. Art Gallery . Gift Shop . Workshops

A non- profit Charitable trust run by volunteers, Supported by : Rata Foundation and Waimakariri District Council

72 Main Street | Oxford | 03 312 1639 www.artsinoxford.com

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Basketball in Oxford Words by Beka Hunt

Basketball Results for Friday 19 June Basketball Results for FriOxford Intermediate Boys 33 vs Rangiora High School Intermediate Social Blue 47 Oxford Girls 62 vs Marion College Senior 12 Blue 8 Oxford Senior Boys 70 vs Christ's College Senior White 47 Basketball Results for Friday 26 June 5 pm Oxford Senior Boys 74 vs Amuri Area School 20 6 pm Oxford Girls 60 vs Rangiora High School Social Purple 22 6 pm Oxford Intermediate Boys 76 vs Linwood College Intermediate Karaka 27. It always surprises me when people claim to enjoy playing basketball. Sprinting down an entire court with 5 players pressing in from all sides, to throw a ball through a basket as many times as humanely possible, before a buzzer ceases the grinding of mouthguards, I fail to see the glamour. Yet this is precisely what some Oxford youth have decided to fill their Friday nights with; and it turns out that they’re extremely good at it! There are 3 Oxford Area School teams this year; Oxford Intermediate Boys, Oxford Senior Boys and the Oxford Girls team. The Girls team (so accurately named), barely even had enough players to form a team. To play this year, they had to mix the senior team with intermediate players. That’s roughly a four-year age difference in the players. Yet in grading they slam dunked both games, with scores so high that their player coach Ashley Riley had to request to be moved into a higher grade. The Oxford Senior boys had similar results, scoring in the seventies. Though the Intermediate boys lost their first game by a few baskets, they formed a 49 point lead in the second. I think it’s safe to say, Oxford can certainly play basketball. The games on Friday night occur in schools around Christchurch, but also in Oxford’s well loved GP hall. The hall comes alive, with some extremely vocal support from the side-line. Sure, sometimes the support consists of 5 parents and a reluctant sibling, but you’d never guess as a player. As a player myself, one person could be fifty. So, bored on a Friday night? The games begin at 5pm and then another at 6pm. You have my personal promise that they are top notch entertainment. Pick a side or flip a coin and join the parents shaking the bleachers as the mellow lights buzz overhead. Give a cheer after a layup, or a clap when someone faceplants due to a foul. After all, they’re playing basketball - what more could you ask of them?

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Every Sunday 9am - 12pm

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www.oxfordfarmersmarket.co.nz

03 312 4531 or 027 684 3981

OX BOX Youth events are coming back. Follow our Facebook page (OxboxYouth) for updates and info on some fun upcoming events. Thank you to Maree from LoveYa Fudge for her kind donation of fudge for some of the lovely families we work with. The Waimakariri District Council have put out a flyer with a big range of places to get support and help if you need it. Remember you are not alone. Medical transport is available for appointments locally, in Rangiora or Christchurch. Phone the Trust to make your booking. Christmas Wonderland – we are looking for some enthusiastic people to help us with this fantastic community event. Give Jo a call at the Trust for a chat to find out more. The Oxford Community Trust has a large pool of volunteers who work with us, and we would like to say a huge thank you to them for everything they do in the areas of medical transport, youth & holiday programmes, office support, mini van drivers and community support. Thank you for all you do and give to our community.

37 Main Street, Oxford 03 312 3006

Oxford Community Trust

PET BED GIVEAWAY

We have 2 small pet beds to give away kindly donated by Gwamma Email info@oxfordobserver.co.nz to go in the draw. Check out Gwamma’s beautiful handmade products at gwammas.co.nz

Community Directory Agape Dance Academy Beautiful ballet, Joyful Jazz & Contemporary and Tap Dance for 3yrs to Adult in Oxford. Free first trial class email agapedanceacademy@gmail.com Facebook : Agape Dance Academy NZ ph. Miss Belinda 021 049 1315 Cake Decorating Fondant Modeling Club Learn the art of cake decorating - any experience welcome

Ph Patsy 021 022 01656

Cust Bowling Club Club days Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 1.30pm. Come along and have a go, ph: 312 5892. Cust | Oxford St John Cadet Group and Ambulance Supporters Scheme Committee, ph: 3125839 or 3125538. Cust Toy Library Indoor and outdoor toys to borrow. Open Sat 10-11.30am & Mon 9.30-10.30am at Cust

Community Centre.

Cust - West Eyreton Play Centre behind the Cust Community Centre, Mill Road, Cust Open Tues - Wed - Thurs Mornings Phone 03 312 5654 for more information Cust Craft Group Meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10am-2pm at the Cust Community Centre. New members always welcome. for details phone Beth 03 312 3191 or phone /text Ricki 021 264 6536 JP Signing Centre Oxford Library every Thursday. If you have any documents that need to be signed by a JP, there is a JP signing Centre at the Oxford Library every Thursday 11am until 1pm.Free session. Appointment not necessary. Just call in. Oxford Promotions

Line Dancing At Oxford Winter hours Monday 6-8.30 pm All Levels Contact Instructor Jenny Brookes 0274 452285 Darfield Line Dancing Winter hours Wednesday 6-8.30 pm All levels Contact Instructor Jenny Brookes 0274 452285 New To Oxford? Join us for coffee/tea and a chat at Cafe 51 on Main Street,10am every 1st and 3rd

Monday of the month.

Oxford Alpine Taekwondo Classes - Mondays & Wednesdays Oxford GP Hall Cubs: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Early Class : 5:00pm – 6:00pm Late Class : 6:00pm – 7:30pm Phone Matt 027 432 4249 or email info@OxfordTaekwondo.club First three classes are free. Oxford Bird Rescue Raptor rehabilitation specialists at 77 Sales Road , Oxford ph: 021 292 7861 Oxford Community Gardens Meets every Thursday 10am beside the Men’s Shed, Pearson Park. All welcome, ph: 312 1536. Oxford Community Men’s Shed The Oval, Pearson Park. Tuesday 7pm - 9pm Men and Women, Thursday 10am - 12.30 Men only, Thursday 7pm - 9pm Men only, Saturday 10am - 2pm Oxford Cycle Group Meets at Oxford Farmers Market carpark every Monday morning at 9.30, for a casual ride about 1 1/2 hours, then coffee. Ph Mary on 03 313 3259. Oxford RSA Any queries please contact Alan Douglas on 03 312 1327 Oxford & Districts Lions Club Inc.

Meets Third Monday of each Month February-November 7pm at Oxford Club Meeting Room New members welcome to help promote the Oxford area

Meet 4th Thursday of every month Enquiries to Secretary - 03 312 5351

Oxford Museum Open every Sunday:11am-4pm, Friday: 1-3.30pm, Wednesday & Saturday: 1-3.30pm. Main St, Oxford. Oxford Play Centre “Whānua tupu ngātahi - families growing together” 102A Main Street, Oxford, phone 0278087284 Open Times Tuesday-Friday 9am-12pm. Closed in the school holidays. Follow us on Facebook @ Oxford Play Centre Oxford Dogs Walking Group Meets 9.30am Mondays at the big tree parking area beside the Service Centre. Contact Lee Leonard on 312 1536. Oxford Senior Citizens Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 1:30pm at the OWMC. PH Carol on 3123019 Oxford Squash Club Have Fun! Get Fit! For all ages, casual or competition. Club nights Wednesdays, 6pm, ph: Shelley 0279201738 Oxford Women’s Forum Meets on the first Thursday of every second month, March-Nov with meal and guest speakers, ph: Margaret on 03 312 4478. Scottish Country Dancing Great exercise. No partners required. Tuesdays, ph: Judi on 312 4291.

Waimakariri Bridge Club Meets every Thursday 7.15pm at the Waimakariri Golf Club rooms. Yummy Mummy’s Oxford A group that helps families with new babies with meals/baking. Volunteers always appreciated, ph: Amanda on 027 490 7052. Oxford Craft Market 1st Sunday of every month except January 10m - 2pm Oxford Town Hall Oxford Community Night Patrol Community-minded volunteers who patrol Oxford Township and surrounds on Friday and Saturday nights on rostered basis. New members welcome. Contact coordinator, Patrick Campbell 03-312 3522

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Police report

with Oxford Constable

Mitch Alatalo

St John Ambulance report with Acting Oxford St John Station Manager

Mel Brooker

Fire Emergency report with Oxford Chief Fire Officer

Well I am pleased to report that major crime has taken a turn for the positive. However, I am still reading the odd report on alternate media platforms of people and or vehicles being disturbed in the area. It is great that the word is getting out there, but a quick call to 105 can also let the Police know what is going on as well. Every little piece of information helps. Which brings me to my next topic if you have any information but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel as though you want your name out there. Crime Stoppers is an easy way to report, 0800 555 111. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a free call. You can report as little or as much information as you feel comfortable in doing so. I know I touched on it last month but I am seeing more and more stock being moved around so please be patient and give stock plenty of room when passing. While we are on the topic of traffic, there is still a lot of black ice on the roads and the odd foggy morning and night so watch those following distances and your speed on the road. Taking those few extra minutes may make the difference. Once again thank you for your time, until next month, Be safe. Feel safe.

Wow where is the year going? The temperatures have definitely changed over the last few week and this will bring many winter illnesses. With winter well and truly on our door step it is important to try and stay healthy; eat well, drink plenty of water, keep fit, and seek medical advice when required. With this cold weather there are likely to be more motor vehicle accidents. If you happen to be first on the scene please try to count the number of patients, how seriously they are injured and the exact location before ringing 111. You will be asked these questions when you talk to the call taker. When in doubt always call an ambulance for help and the call taker can tell you what you need to do until we arrive. We have been pretty busy over the last couple of months. During May we attended 24 call outs and 21 in June. July is looking to also be a big month, with a number of call outs already. We have had a great response to our article in the June 2020 Observer regarding new volunteer recruits. And have had several people attending a recruitment evening last week in Rangiora, wanting to join us to give back to their community. We are always looking for more so please get in touch via the station phone 033123516 if you are interested in volunteering. The ambulance station in Oxford is not manned 24 hours a day. If you require emergency assistance please call 111. Stay safe.Mel Brooker

In June the brigade was only called three times and one of those calls was to assist Cust Fire Brigade at a smoke logged house. The other calls were to a private smoke alarm activation which was a false alarm and to a very large shed fire which was almost totally destroyed along with the equipment in it. The three fire appliances from Oxford and two from Cust were needed to bring the fire under control. One civilian suffered serious burns and was taken to hospital by Westpac helicopter. This brings our total calls for the year to forty four. This months message is ; Remember, always keep children, cloths, furniture and bedding at least a metre from the heater or fireplace.

Trevor Ealam

OXFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE ANNUAL REPORT 2019 For the year ended 2019 the brigade was called one hundred and two times, well up on the previous years total of fifty seven. Of the one hundred and two calls the brigade was asked to assist the Cust Fire Brigade eight times and the Sheffield Fire Brigade three times. Eight of these calls were to vegetation fires, one structure fire, one private fire alarm activation and one car fire. In our area we were asked to attend thirty two vegetation fires, ten structure fires, nine to assist St John, eight motor vehicle accidents, eight vehicle fires, seven weather related incidents, six to investigate smoke in different areas, five private smoke alarm activations, four chimney fires, and two to assist with children locked in motor vehicles. Brigade honour recipients for the year were: Mike Rutherford and Robert Duke five year medal. Members who received silver bars were: Tony Graham seven years, Gerard Thomson nine years, Sally Audsley eleven years, Ross Seagar thirteen years, Colin Bush and Howard Blomfield fifteen years, Aaron Fredericksen seventeen years, Ron Ealam twenty one years. Members receiving gold bars were Kevin Felstead twenty seven years, Jeff Kerr twenty nine years, Murray McDonald thirty nine years, Don Manera forty three years and Brian Thompson forty nine years. Congatulations to all these recipients, a reward firefighters receive for their time and commitment. The Neil Jones Trophy was awarded to Aaron Fredericksen. This is a trophy that the management team award to the most conscientous and helpful member throughout the year. Once again I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who employ our firefighters as there are some disruptions to the businesses during working hours when members are called to incidents and the self employed as their business would cease for a period. The businesses are: Frews Transport Ltd, Vehicle Testing New Zealand Ltd, Torlesse Travel Ltd, Oxford Cartage Ltd, Church Property Trustees, Ron Ealam Builders, Road Metal Co Ltd, Oxford Fresh Choice, Department of Corrections, Fonterra, Hallmark Veneers, Acme Plumbing and Drainage, McPherson Farms, Flaxmill Builders, Resource Consent Services and Womersley Industries Ltd. Also a big thanks to the public who have helped and supported the brigade in one way or another, it is very much appreciated. Lastly a big thanks to the members, their wives and partners for all their assistance and support over the past year. Trevor Ealam - Chief Fire Officer

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Laurie Merhtens has completed her long service of playing the beautiful little pipe organ at St-James-on-the Cust. Is there anyone who would like to pick up this important task at 11am on the second & fourth Sundays of the month. Contact the vicar, Christine Allan-Johns 027 449 3440

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August 10th 10am Oxford Union Church

021 701 838 / 03 312 1508 Oxford Local - Nationwide Service ‘Just because a lawyer holds the will, it doesn’t mean they hold the purse strings. Check their fees ﬁrst.’

STATIONHOUSE CAFE

For Beautifully Handcrafted Books

“Dining with a view” Lunch, brunch, morning or afternoon tea

Moana, Lake Brunner Ph: 03 738 0158

Annie Smith Licensee Salesperson M 027 202 8155 E annie.smith@raywhite.com Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Tessa Warburton BOOKBINDER • Restoration • Repair • Private Tuition

Phone: 03 312 4399/027 419 6311 Email: tessawarburton@gmail.com

The

ONE - STOP SHOP

for your Real Estate Needs. 50 Main Street, Oxford T 03 424 1414

Leather & Fashion Handbags and wallets, possum/merino NZ gifts, jewellery, art and homewares. Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium, Cust. Ph: 312 5595.

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OXFORD TENNIS CLUB

AGM

Monday 17th August 2020

7:00pm

Community Trust Rooms Existing & New Members

ALL WELCOME Enquiries contact Mark 027 661 1025

THEBROKER.co.nz

Lorinda Harrington Registered Financial Advisor M 027 242 3211 E Lorinda@thebroker.co.nz THEBROKER.co.nz

Free Service Specialising in 1st Home buyers

Oxford Butchery

Farm Fresh Flavour Fresh to your Plate

Retail Quality Meat & Smallgoods Award Winning Old Fashioned Dry-cured Bacon & Ham. From Paddock to Freezer - we can homekill & process your stock ready for the freezer.

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Bookings essential

Oxford Butchery Ltd 4th Generation Family Butchers

44 Main Street - Oxford

Ph 03 312 4205 | A/H : Ph Shane 03 312 4709 MPI APPROVED

Hours: 8am-11am & 4pm-6pm Phone: 03 312 5744 Mob: 027 457 4431 Email: Theresa@coolcats.nz “Time spent with cats is never wasted” 1891 South Eyre Rd

www.coolcats.nz

Angel Cats Boarding Cattery & Pet Supplies (ukmax on Trade Me)

52 Church Street, Oxford

Phone 312 1452 & 0210 424367 Email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz

www.angelcats.biz

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Qigong, Yoga and Fitness workout in Oxford Tao Motion weekly classes are open for bookings: Mondays and Wednesdays 10am Fridays 9.30am and 11am contact Gabrielle 0272251646 www.taomotion.co.nz info@taomotion.co.nz

Fresh, real milk direct to you at the farm dispenser

Real Milk from our happy, free-range, grass fed cows.

Self Service

OPEN 7 DAYS 7am - 9pm 56 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford 2km off the Main Street

Phone 027 630 2230 Real milk. For a naturally better life. www.facebook.com/CavanFarmFreshMilk

St Peter Chanel Catholic Parish Sacred Heart Church, Oxford

ENQUIRIES: Waimakariri Parish Ph: 03 313 6285

AGAPE DANCE ACADEMY Joyful dance tuition with christian values in Oxford

Facebook: Agape Dance Academy NZ Email: agapedanceacademy@gmail.com Miss Belinda-Principal Ph. 021 049 1315

REGULAR SUNDAY MASS: 8.30am

Online Will $69

Kiwilaw – www.kiwilaw.co.nz

‘Just do it!’

EVENING MASS Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm

Small Prayer & Reflection Groups Held every 2nd Monday at 7.30pm Oxford Church Centre

ALL WELCOME | Call Josie 022 089 8331

OXFORD DISTRICT

UNION PARISH

YOUR ONE STOP HARDWARE STORE

Sharing Christ in our Fellowship and Community

YES, IN OXFORD! YES, OXFORD

YOUR ONE HARDWARE STORE 100’sSTOP of products for the

100’s of products for the Handyman or Handywoman YES, INor OXFORD! Handyman Handywoman

• LPG Yates RefillsSeeds, PottingGarden Mix, Yates Sprays, 100’s ofTools products for the Fencing Requirements • Power Tools Seed Potatoes, & Products Handyman or Handywoman Nuts, Bolts & Nails • Lawn Mower Garden Tools • LPG Refills Parts Garden Tools • LPG Refills OPEN MON – FRI 7.00AM TIL 5.30PM Fencing Requirements • Power Tools Fencing Requirements • Power Tools 9.00AM TILMower 1.00PMParts Nuts,SATURDAY Bolts & Nails • Lawn Nuts, Bolts & Nails • Lawn Mower Parts

OPEN MON - FRID 7.00AM TIL 5.30PM OPEN MON – FRI 7.00AM TIL 5.30PM SATURDAY TIL1.00PM 1.00PM SATURDAY 9.00AM 9.00AM TIL (Please Note: No LPG refills on Saturdays)

Ph: 03 312 4521

82 HIGH STREET, OXFORD email: admin@womersleys.co.nz

Ph: 03 03 312 312 4521 4521 Ph: www.womersleys.co.nz 82 HIGH HIGH STREET, STREET, OXFORD OXFORD 82 Email:admin@womersleys.co.nz admin@womersleys.co.nz email:

www.womersleys.co.nz

UNION (METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN) PARISH SERVICES FOR AUGUST 2020

• General/Family Dentistry • Facial Pain • Periodontal Therapy • Minor Oral Surgery • Oral Medicine Specialist • Oral Cancer Detection • Clinicians all New Zealand trained • Super Gold and Community Services Card Discounts Open Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30 www.pagdental.com

PAG Silverstream Dental 4/42 Silverstream Boulevard Silverstream 03 925 8003 pagsilverstreamdental@gmail.com

ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAYS AT 9.30AM , MOST IN THE OXFORD UNION CHURCH, 85 MAIN ST. August 2nd - Communion Service 9.30 at Oxford

August 9th - 9.30 Service at Oxford August 16th - 9.30 Service at Oxford Salvation Army Service at 6.00pm.

August 23rd - 9.30 Service at Oxford August 30th - Service Please see Church notice board for details closer to the date

ALL WELCOME UNION PARISH MINISTER: REV. LAURENCE ENNOR PH: 03 357 4475 (Home) or 027 233 4687 (Mob) PARISH CLERK: MRS ANNE CROFT Ph: 03 312 5513 twenty seven

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RON EALAM BUILDER

for all your Building requirements New Homes Additions & Alterations Farm Buildings Concrete Laying Painting & Paper hanging

SPECIALISTS

Experienced Builder

027 242 4907

Gavin Newick GN Plumbing and Drainage Ltd Plumbing:

Sewer & Stormwater:

• New Builds • Maintenance • Alterations • Dripping Taps • Hot Water Cylinder Replacements

the Plastic Welding

• New Installations • Repairs • Alterations • Septic Tanks • Blocked Drains • Water Blasting

. Insurance Repairs .

CRAFTSMAN PLUMBER & DRAINLAYER

CALL TODAY... After Hours:

03 312 1785

Automotive Plastic repairs Fibreglass repairs Car Bumpers - Headlights Interior Trims & Modiﬁcations Motorbike Fairing - Kids Toys Campervans Anything Plastic

021 1805 103 | james@ncpw.nz | www.ncpw.co.nz

Brian Norton

Craftsman Builder - Over 25 Years Experience Ph 021 880037 or 03 312 4911 AH Architectural & Residential Builds - Farm Buildings - Own Build at 184 High Street

C ALL US TO DAY about your advertising requirements

Shelley’s Glass and Glazing Got a Broken Glass window ?

Insurance work . Pet Doors . Mirrors . Retro fits Single / Double Glazing . Glass Showers . Fire Glass

Call your local Glazier Mark

We can create an advertising package to suit your needs, & work within your budget

email -info@oxfordobserver.co.nz

0800 627 378 37

03 312 3253 or 027 242 6368

35 years in the Glass Industry Operating in Oxford, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & surrounding areas

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS

Maintenance Plumbing • New Housing • Bathroom Alterations Logﬁres • Hot Water Cylinders • Spouting & Flashings Pump Replacement & Repair

Fast, Friendly Service, All Work Guaranteed

Aaron McCartney • Free Ph: 0508 44EVER • Ph: 03 310 2137 A/H: 027 3669 091 • Email: plumber_27@yahoo.co.nz

Come and talk to the real experts

• Sales, servicing and repair of all major brands of computers • • Networking, etc. for home, farm and business • • Drop into our workshop or call us for a home/site visit • We won’t baffle you with science, just plain simple honest advice 216 High Street, Rangiora

Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-2pm

Email: rangiora@ipc.co.nz

Ph: 03 313 4567

www.ipc.co.nz

www.4everplumbing.co.nz

F O R A L L YO U R L I Q U I D WA S T E R E M O VA L REQUIREMENTS

Ph: 03 312 4476 Mob: 027 4969 256 Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Dairy Sumps, Blocked Drains Maintenance Reports Email: speechly@xtra.co.nz

For Needs Forall allyour yourElectrical Electrical Wiring Needs New NewHousing Housing&&Alterations Alterations Sheds, Sheds,Barns Barns&&Farm Farm Maintenance Maintenance Lights, Lights,Plugs Plugs&& Spas Spas Phones Phones 027243 2436696 6696 027 FreeQuotes Quotes Free 3124990 4990 CompetitiveRates Rates Competitive 312 twenty eight

High Country Canvas Specialists in Canvas Manufacturing

New Work & Repairs Welcome. Don’t Pack & Store It All Away Get your Repairs Done Now & avoid the Spring Rush! Darrin Lord 03 312 5025 or 027 238 1624

Business Directory

4 Trash

Large 240 litre wheelie bins Multiple Collection options Weekly - Fortnightly - 4 weekly 6 weekly - 8 weekly - Casual

2016 LTD

Rubbish Collection Services General household rubbish collection servicing Oxford ,Rangiora, Kaiapoi and surrounding rural areas Difﬁcult trees a Speciality

Full commercial Insurance We are a local business appreciate Over who 35 Years experience local support so we can sponsor local clubs & organisations

phone or email for a quote

Graham & Kim

T : 03 312 4788 E : 4trash@xtra.co.nz

www.4trash.co.nz

WE OFFER: Difﬁcult trees a Specialty Full commercial Insurance Over 35 Years experience

Call me today to discuss all your hedge & tree trimming needs...

Felling . Pruning . Topping . Shaping . Milling For free quotes and prompt service, call us today

Brian Clark 027 616 0192 lumberjackarboristservices@gmail.com

BATHROOM & Kitchen Alterations Complete Job Management Full Package Deals with all trades included Give us a call today ! * FREE QUOTES *

Nick McDonald Ph: 027 206 1149 or 3125 313

One stop shop for your home and property maintenance.

Al - Mows starts giving you your life back. Don’t know where to start or how to do it?

Gardens & Lawns doing their own thing - not your thing?

Property and / or House Maintenance falling behind?

No time for life on a lifestyle block?

CALL IN THE EXPERT No job too big or small - Regular maintenance or one off work.

Call Al Today!

0212 499 495 |

NEED GLASS?

Frameless Showers Repairs & More

0800 764 846

Eugene

021 898 380

ajdavies62@gmail.com

We can help! Visit our website or give us a call!  Retrofit Double Glazing

Simon

• Shelterbelt & Hedge Tree Trimming • Large Farms, Orchards, & Lifestyle Blocks • Locally Owned & Operated • Servicing North Canterbury • Full Insurance Cover • Comprehensive Health & Safety Systems • Power Line Clearance Operator

Pet doors Splashbacks Mirrors

Locally owned and operated 03 318 3003 | admin@hunterglass.co.nz | www.hunterglass.co.nz twenty nine

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Driveways & Patios | Foundations & Slabs | Feedlot & Silage pads Agricultural effluent storage systems | New Homes & Rural Buildings Siteworks - Hole Boring - Shingle supplies | Compactor Hire

F MEHRTENS

CONSTRUCTION

Licensed Builders

OXFORD

Ph: FRAZER 021 027 78535

Tax Returns Payroll GST Returns Annual Accounts Rental Returns

Jeanette Graves Sharon Stewart

021 853 769 027 241 6345

www.smallbusinesssolutions.co.nz info@smallbusinesssolutions.co.nz

PROVIDING INTEGRATED VETERINARY SERVICES

Integrated Functional Veterinary Diagnostics and Medicine TCVM (Acupuncture, Herbs, Food Therapy/Nutrition) ABM (Manual hands on therapy, rehabilitative programmes for horses) Reiki

Bach Flower Remedies and Homeopathy

Lillian Bonner ~ DVM CVA ABMgrad.dip. RMT 021 951 059

LillianBonnerDVM@gmail.com

Lillian Bonner DVM Balanced Beings Integrated & Functional Veterinary Medicine

Serving the North Canterbury Area

“Totally Dependable”

Phone: 0800 63 63 00 thirty

Rural - Dairy New Housing Heating & Ventilation Service & Maintenance Commercial Refrigeration Solar Hotwater and PV

Womersley’s Business Directory We Specialise in superior fencing craftmanship which adds long term value to your property investment. Fencing in the greater Canterbury area. • • • • • • • • •

FREE QUOTES

Small & Large scale Fencing Sheep & Deer Fencing Sheep, Deer & Cattle Yards Dairy Conversions Horse Fencing Corrals, Yards & Arenas Post Driving Post & Rail Fences Entranceways

• • • • • • • •

Wooden Gates Lifestyle Blocks Sub - Divisions Boundary Fences Vineyards Chicken Runs Sheds Animal Runs

Steve is available to help with your

Planning and Design

Summerfield Fencing Ltd PHONE: 03 312 4747 MOBILE : 027 312 4747

www.summerﬁeldfencing.co.nz summerﬁeldfencing@xtra.co.nz

NEED A PLUMBER Call us now for fast friendly service Get your problems sorted out quick smart - on time!! Local family Plumbing Business

Phone for a

FREE quote now

T 03 312 1280 | M 021 898 380 E eliteplumbingchch@gmail.com

Short-shape dark background version

Engineered for you

Let us help you with all your

Long-shape, white background version

engineering projects • Machinery Repairs • Welding • Lathe Work • Design Long-shape, dark background version • Crane Work • Hydraulic Hose Service

100’s of products plus a full range of Motor Oils & pipe fittings

COLOURS: ‘Womersley’s’=PMS 2695 Boarder around orange=PMS 2695 Orange=PMS Orange 021 ‘Engineered for you’=PMS 2695 on white background, white on dark background

NOTES: ‘Engineered for you!’ is a key element of this logo and must accompany the all aspects of this branding Variations of the above specifications should be consulted with the designer

Call us on 03 312 4521

Always leave ‘free-space’ around the entire logo when applying the logo to shapes, sign/advert spaces as shown Free-space is approximately 25% of the entire sign/advert shape. This allows the reader’s eye to focus more clearly onto the logo and all of it’s elements

Open Mon – Fri 7.00am til 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am til 1.00pm for hardware sales only

Logo designed by Paradox Strategic Management T: (03) 312 5563, M: (021) 243 5559, E: advice@ThinkFormChange.com

82 High Street, Oxford Email: admin@womersleys.co.nz

www.womersleys.co.nz Kelly Smolenski Dog Groomer

Viewhill Dog Grooming For all breeds of Dogs

OXFORD

SHUTTLE SERVICE

& AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Phone: 312 1360

Mob:021 254 5261 E m a i l : r. j . e d w a r d s @ x t r a . c o . n z

viewhillgrooming@gmail.com 1 Watsons Reserve Rd Oxford

021 157 3049

Let us take the stress out of your travel We offer: • airport transfers - early morning/late evening 24/7 • door to door pick up & drop off service • seating for up to 7 passengers • the cheapest rates in North Canterbury

We are: • locally owned & operated • an ACC Accredited Provider • NZ Transport Agency Certified Time + Travel + Mileage + Convenience = Best Rates in North Canterbury

“cheaper than taking your own car”

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PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES CULTIVATION Full cultivation service including... Reversible ploughing Primary ripper disc cultivation Speed disc cultivation with levelling Harrow and rolling Sub soiling

DRILLING Systems cultivation drill Taege direct drill, with fert & roller Great Plains disc drill with fert Fodder beet precison seeder with fert Maize precison seeder with fert

BALING - HAY, STRAW & BALEAGE Mower conditioning Raking / swathing Round baling including combi wrapper Medium square baling 4x3 square baling Quadrant square baling Quadrant tube wrapped Conventional baling Hay and straw baling Individual wrapping Tube wrapping Carting bales to wrapper Innoculant available

BULK SILAGE Mower conditioning Raking / swathing Chopping grass Chopping cereal with direct cut Chopping maize Trucks 8 wheelers with trailers Stacking Cover options supplied Certified weighbridge Innoculant available

OTHER SERVICES Rutbusting Muck spreading Postdriving / fencing Digger and maintenance work Feed trading Carting - bulk and flatdeck

AT OXFORD AG WE GO THE EXTRA MILE TO DO THE JOB ONCE. FOR ANY ENQUIRIES CONTACT BALING - CULTIVATION MANAGER DAN BROOKER ACCOUNT MANAGER

027 756 3743 DAVE KNOWLES 021 275 2432

SILAGE MANAGER

ADAM GREEN

TRANSPORT MANAGER AARON ROSS

YARD 106 HAREWOOD ROAD OXFORD

027 374 6357 021 766 384