the Oxford Observer MAY 2018 Issue 76
the Oxford & North Canterbury Newspaper
Published Monthly 4100 copies
Published at the beginning of each month and delivered to Oxford, Cust, Bennetts, West Eyreton, Eyrewell, Swannanoa, Fernside, Summerhill, Ashley Gorge, Okuku, Glentui, Lees Valley, Carleton, Horrellville, Springbank, View Hill. Copies are available at the Oxford, Rangiora & Darfield Libraries, Emma’s at Oxford, Cust PO Boxes & Cafes throughout the district.
Local World Class Archer Aims Higher By Emily Chapman
Twenty-four year old Olivia had dabbled in archery when she was younger, but then focused on football for some time, before an injury led her back to archery. After doing some coaching, her competitive nature took over and 3 years ago she started shooting. Olivia, along with her team, has just travelled to the Asia Cup in Manilla. After the first ranking round day she was placed 26th, but living up to her nickname ‘The Comeback Kid’ managed to shoot well, and finished 9th after beating the 7th ranked archer. She has two more trips this year - the first to Turkey for World Cup 2, (there are 4), and then to America where she will compete in two competitions including World Cup 3 in Salt Lake City.
Oxford local Olivia Hodgson is gaining success in the world archery scene. After missing out on making the New Zealand Team in February, by 1 point, she had 17 days to shoot a minimum qualifying score to gain a place in the Team.
While working full time she would shoot before and after work, and on weekends. This determination paid off, as on day 16 she achieved the score she needed, and shot a 603, which was the highest 72 arrow ranking score of the season for senior women.
Olivia says that her coach, Petra Baker, has been revolutionary in terms of New Zealand Archery, and has been an advocate in getting the competitors to overseas competitions. The team has a strong bond and support each other, which is important, as archery is such an individual sport. Olivia holds down a full time job as a body mechanic, but the fact that her employer is an ex Olympic swimmer, means that he understands what it takes to be an elite athlete and allows her the time to train and travel. She loves competing against the world’s best and her goal is to be in podium positions very soon. With the drive she is already displaying, she is well on her way to achieving this goal.
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May 2018 It’s hard to believe it is already May. We have had some up and down weather with a taste of winter to come. Here at the Oxford Observer we are enjoying our new venture, and we have already met so many more people in the Community. Congratulations to the winners of last month’s giveaways. The Hororata Night Glow tickets were won by Kirsty Coey and Wendy Handley Dixon won a copy of Nicky Pellegrino’s book ‘A Night at Hotel Gondola’. We hope you both enjoy your prizes. Many thanks to Hororata Community Trust and to Emma’s at Oxford for donating these for our readers. You will also see that F.O.D cafe in Rangiora are giving away a Mothers’ Day brunch - make sure you enter. We have a new monthly column starting this issue. We are sure you will enjoy ‘The Lifestyler’ by Cathy Dee. Remember if you have any stories you would like us to consider featuring, please do not hesitate to contact us on news@oxfordobserver.co.nz. Bruce and Emily
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Easter Fly-in
The Lifestyler
Easter weekend marked the 10th anniversary of Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club (CRAC) fly-ins, held at the Oxford strip on Browns Road.
By Cathy Dee
The weekend was celebrated in style with good weather. As is the tradition, a lot of the CRAC members camped on site, and enjoyed being in the action all weekend. Aircraft started arriving on Friday morning with twenty five to thirty planes coming over the weekend, mostly from the Rangiora airfield or farms around Canterbury, but some from Timaru, Twizel and Ashburton. There were a range of different models including Karatoo, Rans S6, Kitfox, Highlander, Alpi Pioneer (two with retractable undercarriage) Kolb, Pixie Pober, Zenair 701, Savannah, Vaggabond, and there was even an 80% scale Spitfire. There were different activities over the weekend such as a cross-country over Lees Valley and down the Hurunui River to a CRAC member’s farm on Sunday, and landing competitions. A highlight of the weekend was when the pilots took local children for a fly. Dave McPherson first became interested in flying when he went for a flight in a topdressing plane at age 7. He was keen to be an agricultural pilot, but knew he could not get a commercial pilots licence because of his eyesight and asthma. However, in the 1980’s microlights came along, and he has been involved from day one. He is a life member of CRAC. Dave started building his own microlight in 2000 and it first flew in 2005. He has flown his microlight, a J6 Karatoo, ZK-KTP to Invercargill in the South and around Cape Reinga in the North.
While there are other fly-ins at the Oxford strip during the year, Dave says the Easter fly-in is the main event on their calendar.
Keeping Donkeys
With lifespans of over 40 years, donkeys are incredibly sensitive, greatly misunderstood animals, which has led to them being one of the most abused animals on the planet. Having adapted to marginal desert country it’s not surprising that the main problem confronting domestic donkeys living in New Zealand is laminitis, caused by the rich forage and inherent mineral imbalances. They are particularly susceptible to this disease. Laminitis causes severe pain, and damages the hooves and should be prevented at all costs. They are extremely stoical and show pain or fear much less than horses, which makes it difficult for some to realise just how much pain they are in. By the time they start limping you can be sure that the pain is severe! The best way to keep donkeys safe is to create a large dry lot or keep them on a track system where they can have plenty of movement, and live on rough hay (no rye/ clover) with high spec minerals to make up the shortfall. They can graze out on the grass once it has dried off in the summer. Donkeys need a rain shelter, company (preferably another donkey) and regular hoof trims along with dental care.
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A 24 hour Gym-a-thon raising funds to keep our families Safe. We are looking for people to fill 1 hour slots on the bike, rower, treadmill or cross-trainer. Register at the Trust GET SPONSORED and find the next person to take over from you or better yet get a team together and keep it moving for 24 hours. SPOT PRIZES THROUGHOUT THE EVENT 5th May 10am - 10am 6th May Contact Julia for more info 021 995 942.
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Oxford Early Learning Centre said a sad farewell to two familiar faces. Marilyn McLachlan and Lois Findlay carried out their final sessions at the Centre on Friday 13th April. Marilyn and Lois, who began working at the Centre 28 years ago, are now looking forward to starting their well-deserved retirements.
With their many years of experience, both Marilyn and Lois were excellent role models to other staff members, and they were known for being nurturing to all of the children they worked with. Head Supervisor Pauline White says, “It has been a privilege working alongside them for 17 years. I have learnt a lot from them both and use many of their strategies. It is rare to find two such dedicated teachers staying at the same centre for all of their teaching years, and the families in the community were very fortunate to have them working with their children”. Michelle Russell’s children attended the centre, and now her grandchildren attend, and she says that “Lois and Marilyn are genuinely beautiful people who give straight from the heart”
Located on High Street, Oxford Early Learning started as a support centre for solo mums and had facilities for 12 children. Nowadays, the Centre caters for over 80 children aged 6 months to 6 years.
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MANUKA HONEY and other New Zealandmade skincare ranges for men and women. Homeopathic remedies for the whole family. Also Kings Seeds. Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium, Cust. Ph: 312 5595. Email: route72@clear.net.nz. BOWEN THERAPY Gentle bodywork for any age and any condition. Nutritional tonics and stress management can be used to aid the healing process. Ring your professional practitioner, Johanna Lettink on 312 1316. LEATHER & FASHION HANDBAGS and wallets, possum/merino NZ gifts, jewellery, art and homewares. Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium, Cust. Ph: 312 5595. FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL Burgers, Fries, and Beer $20. Lots of choices. Dine in or takeaway. Breakfast and lunch available Tuesday to Sunday at Route 72, Cust. Ph: 312 5595 or visit: www.route72.co.nz. AGAPE DANCE ACADEMY Beautiful ballet, fun Jazz & Contemporary and Tap dancing for 3yrs to adult at the Pavilion in Oxford. Ph. 021 049 1315 Miss Belinda Facebook: Agape Dance Academy NZ
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Rio is our apprentice. Fresh off the hill of a high country station where Rio was formerly a shepherd, and went back to school in order to follow in her mother & aunty’s footsteps to become a hair stylist. Rio started off at Main Divide through a course called Gateway. It became obvious very quickly that she was naturally talented & was a valuable member of staff. Rio has been full time in the salon for almost 2 years & has gone from strength to strength. She is part way through her second year of her apprenticeship & is loving building up her own clientele. Her passion is learning & development, alternative colour & customer service. She is inspired by her family & senior staff members.
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Ruby is the glue that sticks Amie Main Divide together. She is the backbone of the business, doing all the behind the scenes stuff as well as keeping the salon and staff in order and running to schedule. Ruby has worked in the salon for almost 5 years part time & now that both her children are at school she is moving into a more full time position. Ruby has a great eye for fashion and all the staff look to her for advice.
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started hairdressing when she was 18, after a car accident significantly altered the career path that she wanted to follow. A friend’s mother put her in contact with a salon owner who nurtured her from nail tech and salon assistant into a hairdressing role. At 24 the opportunity to take on the lease in Oxford came up and Amie decided to take up the challenge and open Main Divide Hair Lounge with the help of her family and best friend. Since then she has had a gorgeous little boy and is balancing life between being a mum and a business owner. Her passion is to make people feel good. For her that is what it is all about. Amie loves doing colour correction & alternative colour.
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salons since she was 14. She started off as a salon assistant after school & moved into a full time role where she became Amie’s apprentice. Larnii is an incredibly talented young lady & with her kind & compassionate nature she has become very popular amongst her co-workers as well as clients. Larnii has been traveling/living abroad over the last couple of years in between stints at Main Divide. Larnii has a passion for alternative colour & healthy hair. She is inspired by everyone she has worked alongside as well as celebrity stylists such as Guy Tang.
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MAY 2018 St Peter Chanel Catholic Parish Sacred Heart Church, Oxford
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Phone 03 312 4499 www.oxfordbaptistchurch.org.nz email: office@oxfordbaptist.org.nz YOUTH GROUP Years 9 to 13 at 7.30pm on Fridays at the Auditorium. ICONZ ADVENTURE FOR BOYS & GIRLS Years 2 to 3 Boys, Friday night: 6.15pm - 7.15pm Years 4 to 6 Girls, Monday night: 6.30pm - 8pm Years 4 to 6 Boys, Tuesday night: 6.30pm - 8pm Years 7 to 8 Girls, Monday night 6.30pm - 8pm Years 7 to 9 Boys, Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm
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SERVICES FOR MAY | 2018 SUNDAY 6 ~ COMMUNION SERVICE 9.30am at Oxford Union Church, 85 Main Street. SUNDAY 13 ~ COMBINED SERVICE 9.30am at Oxford Union Church SUNDAY 20 ~ COMBINED SERVICE 9.30am at Oxford Union Church SALVATION ARMY SERVICE 6pm at Oxford Union Church
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MUSIC & MOVEMENT (0 TO 5YRS) 10am - Open Sessions for all ages EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Open 8.30am to 3.30pm for ages 6 months to 5yrs. CLOTHING & CHRIST Tuesdays at the Oxford Baptist Church, 12.30pm - 3.30pm. OXFORD MUMS Every 2nd & 4th Wednesdays in the Church Lounge, 10am - 12 noon.
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TWELVE BASKETS FOODBANK We offer care packages for individuals and families who are going through a difficult time. We are always here to help anyone in need.. ‘FOOD TOGETHER’ Fruit & Vege Co-op Tuesdays at Oxford Baptist Church, 12.30pm-3.30pm Come on down for your fruit and veges. 10am - Volunteers packing - would you like to help? 11.45-12.30pm Free community lunch, all welcome 1.00pm - 1.30pm Alpha Express For all enquiries contact the co-ordinator, Tamar on 027 303 4084.
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Community Directory Monday Cafe Come along for a chat and morning tea at the St James-on-the-Cust hall every 4th Monday 10-11.30am. All ages welcome, ph Sandra on 03 310 2074. Cust Craft Group Meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10am-3pm at the Cust Community Centre. All welcome. Oxford Community Men’s Shed The Oval, Pearson’s 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. Israeli Folk Dancing Every Thursday in Oxford. Easy, enjoyable, suits all levels of fitness. Enquiries to Colleen, ph: 03 928 3733 or 027 428 5824. Oxford Spinning Group Meets 10am-2pm alternate Wednesdays and one Monday/month. Social woolcrafting group, beginners welcome, ph: 312 3345. Oxford Women’s Forum Meets on the first Thursday of every second month, March-Nov with guest speakers, ph: Margaret on 03 312 4478. Oxford Community Gardens Meets every Thursday 10am beside the Men’s Shed, Pearson Park. All welcome, ph: 312 1536. Women’s Institute 1st Thursday of the month 1.30pm at Oxford Workingmen’s Club. All welcome, ph: Rena on 03 312 4270. Cust/Oxford St John Cadet Group and Ambulance Supporters Scheme Committee, ph: 3125839 or 3125538. Oxford Museum Open every Sunday:11am-4pm, Friday: 1-3.30pm, Wednesday & Saturday: 1-3.30pm. Main St, Oxford. Oxford Senior Citizens Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 1:30pm at the OWMC. PH Carol on 3123019 Yummy Mummy’s Oxford A group that helps families with new babies with meals/baking. Volunteers always appreciated, ph: Amanda on 027 490 7052. Scottish Country Dancing Great exercise no partners required Tuesdays, ph: Judi on 312 4291. Waimakariri Bridge Club Meets every Thursday 7.30pm at the Waimakariri Golf Club rooms. Line Dancing Come and join the fun! Oxford Club, 160 High St. For days and times, ph. Jan: 03 313 3893. 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. Cake Decorating Fondant Modeling Club. Learn the art of cake decorating - any experience welcome, ph: Patsy on 0210 220 1656.
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Oxford Squash Club Have Fun! Get Fit! For all ages, casual or competition. Club nights Wednesdays, 6pm, ph: Fran on 027 222 6753. Cust Bowling Club Club days Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 1.30pm. Come along and have a go, ph: 312 5892. Oxford Wednesday Walkers 2-3 hour bush, farmland & road walks - start 9.30am, ph: Anne on 03 312 4375 or 027 298 7750. Cust Toy Library Indoor and outdoor toys for borrow. Open Sat 10-11.30am & Mon9.3010.30am at Cust Community Centre. Oxford Dog Walking Group meets 10:00am Mondays at the big tree parking area beside the Service Centre. Contact Lee Leonard on 312 1536.
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Second hand Style
Oxford Women’s Forum
Time or Money, Money or Time. Which one would you pick, if you had to pick one? Often we find we have one and not the other. I honestly don’t know which one I would prefer to have. We need both of them. One without the other isn’t much fun. Both together is great fun! If we look there can be opportunities to earn money but I think there can also be ways to create the feeling of more time. In a very fast moving, consistently demanding, image bombarding world, it can be incredibly hard to create time where there is no demand. Even walking into your wardrobe screams a demand from you. What are you going to wear? Does that still fit? Do I even like this? I have nothing to wear!!! How often can we have a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear. Different occasions demand different needs. I actually think an overflowing wardrobe is more time consuming and overwhelming than a wardrobe with hardly anything in it. This is where the whole capsule wardrobe idea has come from. People often say to me how do you not take everything home as there are so many beautiful items at Polkadotcom. It would be fair to say that in the beginning of Polkadotcom I just about did take everything home! But you may be surprised to know that now my wardrobe is fairly streamlined. I found that I couldn’t put items together because there was just too much. Less is definitely more. A clear concise mind creates time and a clear concise wardrobe creates time. Walking into a second hand store can be overwhelming and time consuming and all too much, without a clear mind. Once you have created a clear wardrobe you will find that heading into a secondhand store (or any store for that matter) is so much easier because you are aware of the gaps you have in your wardrobe. So my mission for you should you choose to accept it, is to create time to spend in your wardrobe and listen to what it is telling you. Then work out what you would like it to tell you. Good luck!
Lois Boulton and Colleen McKenzie want women in the Oxford area to know that the Oxford Women’s forum is for women of all ages. The Forum has been running for over 30 years, and was started when a group of women were catering Lion’s dinners to fundraise, and realised that once the hatch went down to the kitchen, there were interesting speakers that they would love to hear, so they set up their own group. They meet 5 times a year, have a meal and listen to a speaker. The speakers are varied and interesting and in the past have been by people such as the first female officer in the British Merchant Navy, an aerobatic pilot, the fire service, and more recently two survivors of the 1943 Hyde Train wreck in Otago. At their next meeting on the 3rd of May, Ngaire McPherson will be speaking about her recent trip to Vanuatu. At July’s meeting Adele Bull will be sharing some of her experiences as a counsellor. Lois and Colleen both agree that it is a great way to meet people in the area and also for women to have a night off to enjoy themselves.
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By Emily Chapman
Lois said that she started going to Women’s Forum as ‘it was something completely different from work, and was a night out meeting other people’. There are no memberships, anyone can come along to the evenings. Phone Margaret on 03 312 4478 for any more information and to confirm your attendance for catering purposes.
McIver’s Oxford Community Men’s Shed Open times Tuesday evening 7pm -9pm | Women and Mens night Thursday morning 10am -noon | Men only Thursday evening 7pm - 9pm | Men only Saturday 10am - 2pm | Men only
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Living Laminitic Free - The Mini Ha Ha Way By Cathy Dee
Living Laminitic Free – the Mini Ha Ha Way. Mini Ha Ha is a great place to help out if you would love to have a pony but have no idea where to start. Set up 6 years ago to help miniature horses, Jen had no idea at that time just how extensive the problems of over breeding and ignorance around caring for these little guys is. “People think that they might make great lawn mowers” Jen sighs, “but the reality is that our lush fertilised grasses are killing them”. There is also a major problem with the horses being dumped and even put to sleep when people realise just how difficult they are to keep properly.
Like big horses, they need regular hoof trims, and dental care is essential as many of them have issues due to the small size of their jaw, in comparison to their teeth which are normal-horse sized. Having rescued and rehabilitated over 50 miniature horses, most with severe laminitis, (a painful inflammatory condition affecting the horses hoof). Jen says she is now resigned to trying to educate people about how to care for them, along with taking in those in dire need for temporary respite while the owners set up their own properties in a way that is conducive to keeping the ponies. “Some of these guys came here unable to
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MAY 2018
Alpacas -The Greener Livestock Alternative
Cust West Eyreton Garden Club
Sunday May 6th is National Alpaca Day, when Alpaca Association NZ members around the country open their farm gates to the public to get up close with Alpacas and speak to experienced breeders. Alpacas are bred for their wonderful fibre. As an alternative livestock, on smaller lifestyle blocks they are ideal, especially for those new to the country life. With a smaller, lighter frame compared to their Llama cousins, they are easy to manage and can be halter trained, allowing one person to handle them with confidence. Alpacas are browsers, hence more economical on pasture, with an extremely efficient rheumatoid digestive system. They require a more fibrous diet compared to cattle or deer, with good average protein levels similar to merino sheep. A basic good quality meadow pasture, ideally low in endophyte is entirely suitable. An organic based pasture management system works very well with alpacas, avoiding use of high amounts of fertilizer. With no need to dag or crutch, they only need annual shearing. Shearing is normally done lying down, on an alpaca table or ground. Alpacas do not need get fly strike, so require no chemical prevention. As they empty themselves in communal dung areas, the rest of thepasture can be utilized for longer. This also reduces leaching into waterways. While it is good practice to drench if their health requires it, or if heavily cross-grazing
We are gearing up for a fantastically floral season in 2018. On 9th April our AGM was held and Dean Ward-Leonidas, the President, reported record membership, and an exciting programme of events throughout the upcoming year. Dean was unanimously re-elected President in recognition of his outstanding organisation of the Club, along with an enthusiastic team of committee members. Sarah Ensor, from the Department Of Conversation, Rangiora, addressed the meeting providing a fascinating and wide ranging look at her Departments key community projects. Join in the fun! New members are always welcome. Please contact either the President or Secretary on 310-2274 or 312-5650 respectively or
By Maree Churchhill
with sheep, cattle or goats, alpacas respond to organic type drenches very well. Rotating pasture paddocks and removing dung piles
also lessens worm burden and therefore lessens the need for chemical drenching.
There are two breeds of Alpaca. The Huacaya, with a soft crimped fine staple fleece that grows horizontally, and the Suri, with a fine lustrous silky fleece that grows vertically, into separate locks. Suri is a unique fibre and does not have a typical wool structure and is a rare breed as only 6% of alpacas in the world are Suri (10% in NZ). Both breeds have no lanolin, therefore alpaca is not a heavily greasy fibre, so no need for harsh cleaners and large quantities of hot water to scour (clean). A simple warm wash with ph neutral soap or organic cleaners, and tepid rinse will suffice. Alpacas of both breeds, come in many glorious colours. Naturally coloured yarn, knitwear and fibre products is a growing market in NZ and worldwide, and alpaca offers the largest range of colour shades compared to other fibre livestock. With a growing market, here and abroad for Alpaca, the raw weight per kilo of fleece is increasing steadily, with alpaca fibre pools and individual buyers offering good prices compared to fine and crossbred sheep wool, currently compatible with mohair prices.
Maree Churchill, of El Dos Cadena Alpacas, is a North Canterbury Alpaca breeder, specializing in Coloured Suri Alpaca, with a dedicatedFibre Studio and Farm shop showcasing handcrafted Alpaca Products. Open for public on National Alpaca Day.
El dos Cadena Alpaca Farm OPEN FARM & SHOP 6TH MAY 10 am – 4 pm National Alpaca Day
1029 Two Chain Road, Swannanoa, North Canterbury FREE entry Come along and learn all about Alpacas as a greener lifestyle block choice. Emphasis on the two fleece breeds, the rare Suri and the Huacaya. Specialised Coloured Suri Breeder Breeding luxury naturally coloured fine fibre Alpacas for sale at reasonable prices with Buy Back Fleece Offer Alpacas on display all day in paddocks and penned for you to get up close and persona Touch and feel fleece display for really hands on appreciation Under-cover areas Education seminar at 2pm-4pm Discussing care and management of alpacas on lifestyle blocks, with free information guide for those wishing to purchase or interested in the future. Felting Demo and fibre seminar at 12-2pm Learning about basic felting with alpaca, and special qualities of alpaca fibre
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DEPRESSION ! THERE IS HOPE ALZHiemers! IS THERE A WAY TO PROTECT MYSELF from getting it?
Dr Eddie Ramirez Speaking on Lifestyle treatments for Chronic diseases Oxford Town Hall 7pm Tuesday 1st May For more information Ph Kerry 0275 365 139 Email kerrysue59@gmail.com
Lifestyle Medicine Doctor Comes To Oxford Dr Eddie Ramirez (MD) Physician, researcher and author with 27 years experience working in Lifestyle Centres in Europe, Americas and Africa, has led many people to discover what they can do to help themselves in the battle with chronic diseases such as Heart Disease, Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes. He has co-authored the books ‘Re Think Food’, ‘Textbook of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’ and ‘I want to Live Healthy’. His research into Depression and Anxiety Recovery has resulted in 70 Studies being published in scientific literature. An engaging speaker, in the last 2 years he has travelled to more than 29 countries and now he is coming to OXFORD! Over the last few years, Katie Snyder and Kerry Gosset have run CHIP, and Depression & Anxiety Recovery programs in the town. These have proved popular with those who attended. Many people have learned to ‘turn their health around’ by applying simple principles for healthy living. Dr Ramirez will take two speaking engagements back to back. Depression - there is Hope and Alzhiemers - Is there a way to protect myself from getting it? Dr Ramirez is leading researcher for the ‘Nedley Depression & Anxiety Recovery program’ and works closely with Dr Neil Nedley to bring relief from the debilitating effects of these diseases (see Nedleyhealthsolutions.com).
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Gallery News With Celia Wilson
Tree planting time is here! The Gorge Nursery has an extensive range of ornamental trees to suit your garden or lifestyle block. Grown locally to suit local conditions.
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With Wendy Doody Waimakariri Councillor
On Monday 16th at Oxford Ian and I along with 16 other people went to “Confident Driving for Mature Drivers” 50 years and over. A refresher course for mature road users and well worth attending at the cost of $10 each which also included morning tea and lunch. Age Concern Canterbury facilitate the course, and Waimakariri District Council Road Safety and Age Concern Canterbury sponsor the course. Safety tips to keep you driving safely, seeing clearly – staying in control – staying alert – tiredness and driving – medication that may affect your driving (if you are taking prescription medications (check with your Doctor if this will affect your driving ability). Keeping up to date with the Road Codegiving way –uncontrolled T- intersection. Remember the rule “Top of the T goes before me”. The left verses right rule: all traffic turning right should give way to a vehicle coming from the opposite direction and turning left. This also applies at crossroads, T-intersections and driveways where both vehicles are facing each other with no signs or signals.
ECHO: Land & Survivors is an exhibition of works in oil on glass and drawings on paper – the very distinctive art from Wendy Wadworth, an established Canterbury painter. Wendy writes “If a landscape doesn’t have a human viewer - then it is not called a landscape - it is just land (sitting land, living land) it continues to exist. We are good at naming and not seeing. “A human being has an innerscape. Sometimes their innerscape is visible from the outside to other human beings... but more often than not it is invisible/ hidden. Hidden inside. An invisible humanscape.” Exhibition dates are 5 May to 6 June, with an opening at 3 pm on Saturday 5 May.
The June exhibition, LOCALity is a gallery curated show drawing together diverse artists and craftspeople from Oxford and Canterbury in a theme that celebrates our local environment’s organic and inorganic materials. We will have complimentary workshops running at the same time.
Remember: do not back out of your driveway onto the footpath/road. Roundabouts – 42 km Mountain Run 21 km Mountain Run or Tramp 15 km Trail Run or Tramp Epic Mountain adventure Spectacular Views Beautiful Trails Friendly Atmosphere
Driving Straight: indicate left when exiting: Turning right: first indicate right then left when exiting Turning left: indicate left before turning. For more information on “The Road Ahead Transport options for seniors,” or any other information that you might find useful: email info@nzta.govt.nz or go to the website at www.nzta.govt.nz. or phone 0800 822 422. Crash Statistics for you to think about:
16 – 24 years Male / 50 – 54 years Male and Female / 80 – 84 years Female / 85 – 92 years Male. Happy Motoring Regards Wendy
Wendy Wadworth’s oil on glass painting “Ascent”.
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With Oxford St John Station Manager Matt Ohs The Oxford Ambulance response area continues a steady year with 40 incidents in March and 59 incidents during February, bringing the total number of incidents since 01 January 2018 to 149. In March we had our North Canterbury annual awards, where a number of Oxford and Cust staff were awarded for their length of service. Operational staff recognised were: Mel Brooker (17 years), Jill Blatch and Matthew Wright (12 years) and Peter Hildyard (9 years). While our Cust youth leaders, Jamiee Wright and Craig Steel each received 12 year service awards. This is a total of 74 years of service to our community and youth. We would like to thank members of the community that have supported us with donations recently, at the A&P show, during our annual appeal and all other times. Your donations make up contributions that help us help you. Congratulations to Shane Fraham of Oxford who won the Oxford A&P show first aid kit raffle.
Recently there have been a number of cardiac arrests in our response area and our thoughts go out to those that have lost loved ones. When someone collapses it may be a life-threatening emergency that requires an immediate response from those on scene. A quick assessment of a collapsed person is vital to identify if CPR is needed to maintain life. Assess using DRSABCD. Check for Danger. Check for a Response. If unconscious Send for help - call 111. Open and clear the Airway. Check Breathing is effective. If unconscious and there is ineffective breathing commence CPR (30 compressions to 2 breaths). Chest compressions are the most important part of CPR and must be
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