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Inside this issue:

New Name, New Building

But Same Wonderful

Service cont…

2

The Sewing Room’s

New Loca�on

3

Santa’s Gro3o Come To

Darfield

4

Springfield’s Shopping

Night

4

Change of Ownership at

Darfield Hair Bou�que

5

Local Musicians Shine 6

Darfield Playcentre News 7

Champion Firefighters 8

Happy Harves�ng 9

Christmas At The Races 9

Celebra�ng Local

Volunteers

10

Check Your Speed 15

Le3er To The Editors 16

Sports 17

Public No�ces 17-19

Dates To Remember 18

Classifieds 19-22

Trades 22-24

Email Column 24

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ISSUE 724 Friday 11th December 2015

Sonya SmithSonya SmithSonya SmithSonya Smith Mul� Award Winning Fashion Designer

Sonya has relocated her studio to Oxford aDer

the Christchurch quakes and is available to offer

her design and “Made to Measure” service.

• Wardrobe Consulta�ons

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Contact Sonya to make an appointment today.

Phone: 021 0248 5484 or 03 312 4258

or email:

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Open: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm •••• Sat 9:30am - 12:30pm

72 South Terrace, Darfield •••• Phone 03 318 8734

Santa will be visiting on:

17th & 18th Dec

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Sat 19th Dec

10:00am - 12:00pm

(Photographer onsite)

Twin sisters Jayne and Sarah Moore are excited about their new premises just opened in Darfield.

It is great to celebrate with successful businesses when they expand and can offer the local community, especially their loyal customers, a brand new, purpose built, facility to show off their extensive range of services. Well, one of Darfield’s iconic businesses Sugar & Spice

Beauty has recently expanded into beautiful new premises within the same shopping centre (Mid West Mews) at 45b South Terrace. Sugar and Spice had been in it’s previous location for almost ten years af ter purchasing the Silk Body and Beauty business and relocating

their Sugar and Spice name and outstanding reputation from the Greendale premises they shared with a hairdressing business. Many locals have eagerly awaited the opening of the new development as they have watched construction of the a r c h i t ec t u ra l l y des igned building. Well known local business women Jayne Jayne Jayne Jayne and Sarah Moore Sarah Moore Sarah Moore Sarah Moore (the twins are

fourth generation Darfield locals and both they and their extended family will be known to most in the district) have created a haven for men and women to have all their beauty requirements met, in a specifically designed, state of the art, beauty clinic, created to maximise a client’s enjoyment each time they visit.

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Same great service with much

much more

Brand new purpose built salon

Spa treatment facili�es

Pedicure sta�ons

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Fantas�c Retail Store

Come along, enjoy a

refreshment, check out

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The long awaited new look Sugar & Spice

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Some of the key members of the ‘More for You’ team:

Jayne Moore: Jayne is now back in the Salon having

just taken some maternity leave following the birth of

her third son. She commented that while spending

�me with her children was a joy, she was loving her

return to work and had missed mee�ng and seeing all

the friendly faces of the Salon’s clients. Jayne’s

extensive experience encompasses thirteen years in

the industry, as well as previous employment in a top

UK day spa.

Sarah Moore: Now co-owner with Jayne, Sarah has

been an integral part of the team since 2010 and brings

a wealth of experience to the Salon. She has a

pharmaceu�cal background and qualifica�ons in

Beauty and Nails. She is also the Salon’s resident expert

in skin needling and can explain the process and how it

can assist clients look years younger.

Inge: has been with Sugar and Spice since 2013 and

brings with her from Belgium, European qualifica�ons

with emphasis on relaxa�on treatments. Her massages

(Relaxa�on and Deep Tissue) are truly amazing and she

has been dubbed the ‘Relaxa�on Guru’.

Paige: started with the Salon as a junior therapist back

in 2012 and has since completed her Interna�onal

Beauty Qualifica�ons gradua�ng in the top 10% of her

class. She has a natural talent for beauty therapy,

excels in make-up, and has a3racted a considerable

following for these a3ributes.

Bridget: Nail technician and Beauty therapist Bridget is

a well known local currently comple�ng an adult

appren�ceship through HITO. She is one of the valued

and competent members of the ‘More for You’ team

looking forward to welcoming clients in the new and

wonderful premises the business now occupies.

Inge of More for You with their new premises first client Hollie Barnett in the beautiful and elegant Salon reception area. Hollie

was presented with a gift from More For You in recognition of this.

as well. “More For You, Skin, Beauty and Nails better reflects the professional expertise of the team and is a tongue in cheek play on words, with our surname,” said co-owner Sarah Moore. “The change in name is a great way to start the next era of the Salon, but rest assured, we promise, as always, the same friendly staff , the same professional expertise and the same warm greetings.” All the therapists at More For You ac t i v e l y unde r t ak e profess ional deve lopment training two to three times each year to keep their skills current and to keep abreast of what is undoubtedly an every-changing industry. “We encourage everyone

whether you are a current customer or not, to drop in, say hello and even have a tour. We know all our existing clients will absolutely love this new environment,” Jayne smiled. More For You held a client evening to celebrate their grand open ing on Wednesday , December 9th for all existing clients to ‘christen’ the new building and an open day is scheduled to be held on Saturday, December 12thSaturday, December 12thSaturday, December 12thSaturday, December 12th, where visitors are welcome to view this beautiful, new Salon. Congratulations to the entire More For You team - another example of Darfield and the surrounding districts advancing forward with facilities to rival the best in the country.

..continued from front page...continued from front page...continued from front page...continued from front page. Jayne commented excitingly that she was overjoyed with the way the Salon has finally come together. “It has been a painstaking task to get everything just the way we wanted it so as to give all our clients the best experience they could receive anywhere in the country. We have a new menu of services, some new equipment, gorgeous rooms and specific areas for manicures, nails and pedicures. Our facial and massage rooms are amazing and the large, comfy reception area will show off all of our salon exclusive skincare and make-up, wonderfully.” The multi award winning Salon already had a reputation for excellence and this popularity saw the team often struggling for space in the old premises. That definitely won’t be a problem in the new facility that has been des igned in conjunction with industry experts to ensure every treatment could be managed with the customer’s comfort in mind. The inclusion of additional generously sized rooms, new equipment and a separate nail and manicure area means extra comfort for both staff and customers alike. With the move to new premises there has been a name change

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Thank you to all our past and present

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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and

a Safe and Happy Holidays

Above: Myriam Jay of Petite Image Jewellery selling her beautiful wares at Springfield Shopping night. The shopping night, held on Saturday, December 5th attracted a good attendance and saw

another successful evening held in the Yello Shack Café, Springfield. There were a variety of stalls selling Christmas goodies and great feedback was received from guests who

thanked organisers for a wonderful evening. - Photo supplied by Vicky Peacock

Malvern Community Board (MCB) are again giving back to the community, this time by hosting a Santa’s Grotto at the Darfield Jail. The grotto is a free event for families, “we wanted to provide an alternative to travelling into town and being in a commercial environment. After asking people about their experiences in town, most said they felt obliged to purchase something, when visiting a store to see Santa,” said Jenny Jenny Jenny Jenny Gallagher, Gallagher, Gallagher, Gallagher, MCB chair. The support of local businesses has enabled a free gift to be given to each child visiting Santa, as well as a free raffle for adults to enter. Also important to the Board was the opportunity for free photos with

the big man. “We are aware that if you would like photos with Santa in other environments, they can end up costing a fortune. This community event means that all children can visit Santa and their parents/caregivers are welcome to bring cameras/phones to take their own free photos. There won’t be a commercial photographer on site.” explained MCB’s Bob Bob Bob Bob MugfordMugfordMugfordMugford. The MCB are encouraging all

pre-schools and primary schools to arrange group outings for children to visit Santa. They would like to see as many children as possible making the most of this wonderful opportunity to see him and chat about the all important Christmas present list!. Santa will be available between Santa will be available between Santa will be available between Santa will be available between December 16th and 24th from December 16th and 24th from December 16th and 24th from December 16th and 24th from 3 3 3 3 ---- 6pm and up until 7.30pm6pm and up until 7.30pm6pm and up until 7.30pm6pm and up until 7.30pm on Friday, December 18th.on Friday, December 18th.on Friday, December 18th.on Friday, December 18th.


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Current owner of Darfield Hair Boutique, Emma MillarEmma MillarEmma MillarEmma Millar, is packing away her scissors and comb in the new year to venture into the exciting world of parenthood. Emma and husband RegRegRegReg are expecting their first bundle of joy to arrive in February. In the meantime Emma is busy preparing and welcoming new owners to the Boutique, during the busy lead up to Christmas. Emma is absolutely delighted to introduce new owners; mother-daughter duo, BronwenBronwenBronwenBronwen and Phoebe SeawardPhoebe SeawardPhoebe SeawardPhoebe Seaward and is especially excited to be mentoring the talented young Phoebe. Phoebe attended both Darfield Primary and Darfield High School and will be a familiar face to many in the district. More recently she has been following her hair-styling dreams in Rolleston, completing her first two years of an apprenticeship with flying colours and even being encouraged by her tutor to enter the prestigious HITO NZ Apprentice of the year Awards. Bronwen will also be a familiar face to many as she has worked as a teacher at Darfield High School for the past eight years and taught numerous local children. When the opportunity to purchase the Darfield Hair Boutique came up, both mother and daughter decided to seize it with both hands. “It’s something we have always wanted to do together. Once we had met Emma, we knew we wanted the salon, she is just the kind of mentor Phoebe needs,” said Bronwen excitedly. Equally as enthusiastic as her mother, Phoebe is really looking forward to meeting all of the Boutique’s clients. “I can’t wait to meet all Emma’s regulars and continue the same high level of service they have all come to know and love. I am excited to bring everything I have learnt, back home to Darfield clients,” Phoebe said with a big smile. Together with welcoming the new owners of Darfield Hair Boutique, Emma would like to farewell her loyal and valued clients. “I feel so confident that all my clients will be very happy with Phoebe, her colour-work is truly inspirational, her care and

attention to detail with all hairdressing skills, is amazing. I am very impressed with her skills,” Emma said. Emma is looking forward to popping in and working the odd day, perhaps once the baby has arrived. “I’d like to thank all my clients

and encourage them to watch for all the exciting changes that will be coming to the Boutique. I wish Phoebe and Bronwen all the very best.” Emma’s sentiment of well wishes to the Seawards is sure to be echoed by clients, both old and new, throughout the community.

Darfield Hair Salon’s new co-owner: Phoebe Seaward (left), looking delighted about her new venture, with previous owner

and mentor, Emma Millar.

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On Sunday, December 6th in Darfield’s Trinity Church a warm and appreciative audience were treated to a music concert performed by some of the local music students who have undertaken music exams this year. Music teachers Pauline Pauline Pauline Pauline SewellSewellSewellSewell, Cecilia PascoeCecilia PascoeCecilia PascoeCecilia Pascoe, Guy de Guy de Guy de Guy de Lacey Lacey Lacey Lacey and Adele Langlands Adele Langlands Adele Langlands Adele Langlands were extremely pleased with the results the students gained. Kathryn Barnhill:Kathryn Barnhill:Kathryn Barnhill:Kathryn Barnhill: Grade 7 saxophone Distinction Michelle Bruce: Michelle Bruce: Michelle Bruce: Michelle Bruce: Grade 1 piano Nicole Grigg: Nicole Grigg: Nicole Grigg: Nicole Grigg: Grade 3 piano

Back L to R: Pauline Sewell, Kathryn Barnhill, Michelle Bruce, Nicole Grigg, Emma Grigg, Sharon Kellock, Sarah Kellock, Emma Kellock, Cecilia Pascoe.

Front L to R: Ellen Waters, Cameron Newell, Courtney Newell, Henry Bluck, Leigh Walters.

Emma Grigg: Emma Grigg: Emma Grigg: Emma Grigg: Grade 7 saxophone and violin Sharon Kellock: Sharon Kellock: Sharon Kellock: Sharon Kellock: Grade 3 viola Distinction Sarah KellockSarah KellockSarah KellockSarah Kellock: Grade 4 piano Emma KellockEmma KellockEmma KellockEmma Kellock: Grade 3 viola Ellen WaltersEllen WaltersEllen WaltersEllen Walters: Grade 7 violin, Grade 5 clarinet Distinction; and has recently been accepted into the Secondary School Orchestra as a cellist Cameron Newell: Cameron Newell: Cameron Newell: Cameron Newell: Grade 1 piano Courtney Newell: Courtney Newell: Courtney Newell: Courtney Newell: Grade 3 piano Merit, Grade 4 theory Merit Henry Bluck: Henry Bluck: Henry Bluck: Henry Bluck: Grade 5 violin and piano Leigh Walters: Leigh Walters: Leigh Walters: Leigh Walters: Grade 5 theory Distinction.

Students who were absent, but who also sat exams: Katherine Hadler: Katherine Hadler: Katherine Hadler: Katherine Hadler: Grade 1 piano Eboni Lawrence: Eboni Lawrence: Eboni Lawrence: Eboni Lawrence: Grade 2 piano Merit BerylBerylBerylBeryl LawrenceLawrenceLawrenceLawrence: Grade 2 cello Distinction Ashleigh Benson: Ashleigh Benson: Ashleigh Benson: Ashleigh Benson: Grade 5 piano Bridget Freer: Bridget Freer: Bridget Freer: Bridget Freer: Grade 1 piano Merit Alex Stiles: Alex Stiles: Alex Stiles: Alex Stiles: Grade 2 theory with Distinction Holly Curtis: Holly Curtis: Holly Curtis: Holly Curtis: Grade 1 theory Isaac Coleman: Isaac Coleman: Isaac Coleman: Isaac Coleman: Grade 1 theory Merit.


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Kirwee: (New) 782 Miles Road - An excellent opportunity here on 10.0036ha, older three bedroom home, lots of living space, set in mature native garden. Excellent shedding, 3 bay covered in shed, 3 bay high stud with enclosed workshop, cattle yards, excellent fencing and pasture. For Sale: $850,000 Plus GST (if any). Phone to view.

Rolleston: 178A Lowes Rd - “Stunning Award Winning Home”. Five bedrooms, entertainer’s kitchen, large living plus media room. Fully enclosed superior glass outdoor living area. Property set on 1173m2 established gardens, private and secure. For Sale: Open Home: Sunday 1-2pm.

West Melton (‘The Glen’) 175 Lawford Road - 4.0682ha of executive lifestyle, privacy, size and convenience here. 260m2 12 year old home, great living and outdoor spaces, three large & one small bedroom. Separate cottage garden unit with single bedroom plus bathroom. Two bay hayshed, very well presented. An excellent opportunity here. For Sale. Open Home: Sunday 11.30-12 noon.

Yaldhurst: (New) - “Rural living on City Fringe” A very well presented 4 ha lifestyle property, good shelter, deer fenced, three bay shed plus utility storage. Three bay deep garage. Home is open plan with three bedrooms, large verandah with deck area. Private and close to the city. For Sale: $780,000. Open Home Sunday 1-1-30pm.

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Another term has whizzed by for the children and parents at Darfield Playcentre; one filled with lots of learning, fun activities, and outings. With the warmer weather water play has become popular, along with plenty of time spent out under the shady trees. Darfield Playcentre’s rolls have steadily increased over the past year with new families joining the them. This is not only hugely exciting, but it has allowed Playcentre to offer a Friday morning session, meaning they are now open five mornings a week. Playcentre children and parents have thoroughly enjoyed some fun outings this term. A couple of the favourites were the Darfield Primary School Pet day and a visit to the School’s New Entrants class for some of the older children to get a feel of what school will be like. Term four is always a busy one and this year even more so with the addition of the Darfield Playcentre Christmas Market. This is a new fundraising event for the Centre, and a very successful one. The organisers were extremely happy with the day and grateful to those in the

community who supported it. Another successful fundraiser for Darfield Playcentre is their Christmas raffle. Organisers

express their appreciative thanks to all those that donated prizes, as well as all those who purchased tickets. “Congratulations to the winners of any of the 32 amazing prizes. “Playcentre is a non-profit organisation who rely on fundraising to provide a s t i m u l a t i n g l e a r n i n g environment for children to learn and deve lop, we appreciate all the support from our community, thank you.”

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Ruby Lee making the most of the sunshine on the Darfield Playcentre fort.

Caitlin Gilbert-Kenure (left) and Nevae Earl taking the tactile approach to learning about lambs at Darfield Pet Day.

Darfield Playcentre extend aDarfield Playcentre extend aDarfield Playcentre extend aDarfield Playcentre extend a heartfelt thank you to theirheartfelt thank you to theirheartfelt thank you to theirheartfelt thank you to their

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On Saturday, December 5th firefighters from throughout the South Island converged on Westport for the South Island Firefighter Combat Challenge. Hosted by the Westport Volunteer Fire Brigade, the event is described by many as ‘the toughest two minutes in sport’. The 45 competitors require a huge amount of skill and fitness as they battled through five physically gruelling tasks. Hayley Rossiter Hayley Rossiter Hayley Rossiter Hayley Rossiter and Alan Alan Alan Alan Kittelty, Kittelty, Kittelty, Kittelty, from Darfield Volunteer Fire Br igade, not only completed the challenge, but also performed exceptionally well. Hayley created a New Zealand record-breaking time. The challenge included: • Climbing a six storey tower

carrying a length of 70mm, 19kg flaked hose.

• Hoisting a 70mm hose coil up six storeys.

• Chopping using a 4kg shot hammer to drive a beam 1.5 metres.

• Extending a charged length of 45mm hose to knock down a disc.

• Dragging a life sized dummy a distance of 30.5m.

Hayley competed in her first full course event convincingly and won the Open Female section in a New Zealand record time for a female of 3.12.28. Alan beat his personal best with a time of 2.30.89 which placed him third in the Over 40 section. The two Darfield superstars then combined forces to come first in the mixed event. As if this was not enough excitement for one day, the dynamic duo teamed up with three other train ing colleagues from Christchurch Airport and Sumner and went on to place third in the team relay.

achievements at this physically challenging event.

A huge congratulations to both compet itors represent ing Darfield on their outstanding

Hayley Rossiter and Alan Kittelty from Darfield Volunteer Fire Brigade looking elated with achieving first place at the South

Island Fire Fighters Combat Challenge.

Hayley dragging the life sized dummy.

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In recent weeks the children at Darfield Preschool and Nursery have been regularly harvesting produce from the Centre’s newly established vegetable garden. The gardens were erected in the winter months and the children began planting in the early spring. It has been a wonderful learning journey for the children. They have actively participated in nurturing the plants and watched the effects and rewards of daily watering and care. Already there is an abundance of produce and families are being invited to help themselves to as much as they like. The gardens not only provide a setting rich in environmental learning, but are also a popular and serene place to spend time with friends. The garden has tables, ornaments and even a game of noughts and crosses that the children just love to sit and play. Darfield Preschool and Nursery are certainly proud of the wonderful and meaningful learning opportunit ies the garden development has opened for their tamariki. The Centre’s philosophy of encouraging discovery through hands on learning and developing environmental respect is strongly reflected in the work the teachers do with the children in the garden. Soon spring onions, beetroot, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, carrots and much, much, more will be ready to harvest (yum, yum!). The gardens will be officially opened on December 13th. This will be an occasion for all children and their families to celebrate this awesome asset, as well as an opportunity to officially acknowledge the generous sponsors and members of the community who have contributed to it becoming a reality.

Above left: Charlie Pratt and Thayer Steele harvesting lettuce for the centre to share with families. Right: Caitlyn Gerritson picking some parsley from the bountiful preschool garden.

Cade Stanbury enjoying some quality time with Santa at the annual Methven race meeting, held last Sunday, December 6th.

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surprised at the number of people that attended this event, as it was the first one that we have held. This is a good indication that if we were to make this an annual event, there would be an even bigger number of attendees next year,” Jenny said. The majority of the volunteers have been living locally for many years but the MCB were pleasantly surprised to see some newer faces at the event. Some had only been in the area for six years and were already keen to give back to the community, which the Board found to be quite remarkable. Bob added, “around five community groups were represented at the morning tea, however we are aware of at least thirty active groups in the district. Many of the volunteers were not just involved with one group, many are involved with multiple community groups,

which is amazing to see,” Bob added. “We wanted to give them something to recognise this dedication.” The morning tea is a small part of the Malvern Community Board’s striving to give back to the community. “The community would not function without volunteers giving their time and support where needed and we are also aware of the need for more recruits.” “If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact us,” Bob said. “There are a wide variety of different community groups and we would be only too happy to help match people with a suitable group for their skills,” Bob concluded. For further information about For further information about For further information about For further information about becoming a volunteer in a local becoming a volunteer in a local becoming a volunteer in a local becoming a volunteer in a local

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Canterbury Road Sa fe t y Coordinators are running a joint campaign aimed at reducing crashes as a result of rural motor ist s d r ink ing then driving. Selwyn District Council and three other rural Canterbury Councils are part icipat ing in the Christmas and New Year campaign, which encourages drivers to plan a safe ride home if they have a few drinks during the festive season and summer holiday period. Many people believe drink drivers have a lower chance of being stopped by police when they drive on rural back roads. Canterbury Police will be carrying out more random patrols on rural roads over the coming summer. The booze bus will also be deployed in rural areas, as well as urban areas. In Selwyn District between 2010 and 2014, 145 crashes involving alcohol were recorded by Police. In this period there were thirteen deaths and 35 people seriously injured in the district, as a result of alcohol related crashes. “ T h i s y ea r ’ s c ampa ign encourages drivers to plan how they can get home safely before they go out,” said Selwyn Road Safety Coordinator Ngaire Ngaire Ngaire Ngaire Tinning.Tinning.Tinning.Tinning. “Good options to think about are to have a sober driver, use the courtesy van, share designated driver duties, or invite friends to sleep over so they don’t need to be on the road if they have been drinking. “Dr ink dr iving is never acceptable as it puts everyone at risk of being injured or killed in a road crash, that could have been avoided,” Ngaire stressed. In many cases when drivers are a f f e c t e d b y a l c o h o l , inappropriate speed and failure to wear a safety belt are factors that can also contribute to the severity of the crash. Most crashes involving alcohol happen over the weekend - from Friday evening until Sunday morning. “Alcohol affects everyone differently and a number of factors are involved, such as how much, if anything, you have had to eat and what weight you are. As it’s not easy to say how much different people could drink under the new law, the best advice is for people to

avoid driving, if they have been drinking, and to plan ahead to get home safely,” Ngaire commented. As part of the summer campaign, posters, coasters, bar mats and pens have been given out to hotels, taverns and other licenced premises in Selwyn. Ngaire added that local hotels and taverns already do a g r e a t j o b w i t h h o s t responsibility, as almost all premises have courtesy vans

and the Council campaign is designed to support their efforts. Locally a large number of sports clubs and local businesses have also taken up the opportunity to help promote the campaign by getting safety messages to their members. “The design is again quite light-hearted and we have found that the items have been popular with the public in Selwyn and other parts of Canterbury,” Ngaire concluded.


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Police are reminding drivers to ‘check your speed’, as from Tuesday, December 1st, the speed ‘threshold’ reduces to 4km/hr through until the end of January. Similar to the previous two summer holiday periods, Police will be enforcing the reduced 4km/h speed threshold from December 1st, 2015 to January 31st, 2016. This will be backed by a highly visible presence on the nation's roads as part of a targeted road safety campaign, which will also feature a strong focus on impaired driving and other high risk behaviour. This means that every driver stopped can expect to be breath tested. “Police want all families to have a great summer that is memorable for the good times, not a summer ruined by the grief of losing a family member to a fatal crash,” says Superintendent Steve GreallySteve GreallySteve GreallySteve Greally, National Manager of Road Policing. “It’s the loved ones left behind that have to carry the pain and devastation a fatal crash causes.” With December 1st also marking the one year anniversary of legislation lowering the adult alcohol l imit , pol ice are encouraged that many drivers seem to be getting the message and are deciding not to drive after drinking. "While it is still relatively early days, what's pleasing is that as

at the end of October 2015, we have seen almost two and a half thousand fewer drivers caught in the over 400mcg/80mg bracket since the new legislation came in, compared with the same period the previous year. "That's a really positive sign and we encourage all motorists to keep that up.” Steve said Police would be delighted to not issue another infringement throughout the summer, or to have to knock on the door of loved ones to deliver tragic news. "Every police officer dreads having to knock on the door of someone's family to tell them their son, daughter, parent or another loved family member has been needlessly killed in a crash. "We'd also be delighted to never have t o i s s ue anothe r infringement, because aside from the fact it actually costs us money to issue notices, it would

show that everyone was driving safely and responsibly, and the trauma on our roads would reduce overnight." The previous two summers marked the two lowest ever recorded number of deaths for a December/January period since records began. From December 1st, 2014 to January 31st, 2015 there were fifty road deaths, compared to forty two road the previous year. By comparison, the worst December-January road toll recorded in the last 25 years was 124 deaths in 1990. “The challenge to all of us on the roads this summer is see an even better result, but we all need to play our part to make that happens,” Steve said. The road safety campaign is backed strongly by Safer Journeys partners ACC, NZ Transport Agency and the Ministry of Transport.

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To the Editors: I would like to thank the Sheffield area community and Taege Engineering for the wonderful get together last Saturday. It allowed all of us to meet new neighbours and greet old ones. The children really had a good time. It was a thrill watching them with Santa. The food was amazing and I loved every minute of it. Thank you.

Mrs W. Webster, Sheffield.

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Lincoln v. GreendaleLincoln v. GreendaleLincoln v. GreendaleLincoln v. Greendale Not a lot to report. Another low scoring game, with each innings being completed well under the limit of 45 overs. Hot weather, but then N.W. breeze cooled things down. Outfield slow, but didn’t look it. Greendale 74Greendale 74Greendale 74Greendale 74 L.. Bragan 18 B. Chapman 17 Lincoln 75/1, Lincoln 75/1, Lincoln 75/1, Lincoln 75/1, and so won by nine wickets. By the way - Greendale now wear colour (pyjamas). What is wrong with white? What is next - purple bat?

Weedons v. Sth. MalvernWeedons v. Sth. MalvernWeedons v. Sth. MalvernWeedons v. Sth. Malvern Ditto. Sth. Malvern are a better team than this result indicates. Their own pitch is artificial, and playing on grass is always a challenge to adjust to the pace of the

wicket. Sth. Malvern scored 106, of which 29 were extras. Weedons 107/0, and so they won by ten wickets.

Footnote:Footnote:Footnote:Footnote: Trevor Wall, Malvern secretary, produced figures once with a cricket ball, instead of his pen. In a Sheffield v. Darfield game (1983/84), with his right arm off-spin, he took 9/36. The other wicket read - ct. T. Wall (mid-off), b. M. Frew.

M. Clark

Saturday, December 5th 2015Saturday, December 5th 2015Saturday, December 5th 2015Saturday, December 5th 2015

Results 4th December 2015Results 4th December 2015Results 4th December 2015Results 4th December 2015 Men:Men:Men:Men: P Pownceby 34 P Collins 31 S Oliver 28 D Grice 28 R Parker 27 J Halkett 27 S Prendergast 26 B Jordaan 26 D Stone 26 M Tewa 25 N Robertson 25 A Thorne 23 P Cardosi 23 P Scammell 23 Ladies:Ladies:Ladies:Ladies: S Gilmour 27 M Abbott 27 C Robinson 26 A Collins 24 K Spackman 22 K Penney 22 J Wilson 22 F Taylor 21 Two’s:Two’s:Two’s:Two’s: Rex Parker x2 S Oliver G Scammell P Pownceby R Marsh Closest to the Pin:Closest to the Pin:Closest to the Pin:Closest to the Pin: (Proudly sponsored by The Darfield Bakery) C Robinson G Scammell

The Men’s 4’s Competition was won The Men’s 4’s Competition was won The Men’s 4’s Competition was won The Men’s 4’s Competition was won outright by:outright by:outright by:outright by:

D Knight Skip A Adams 3rd T Schnell 2nd D Buick Lead A Great effort, congratulations to you all. The ladies Malvern Pennants Competition The ladies Malvern Pennants Competition The ladies Malvern Pennants Competition The ladies Malvern Pennants Competition

was won by the Kirwee 1 team of was won by the Kirwee 1 team of was won by the Kirwee 1 team of was won by the Kirwee 1 team of Val WatsonVal WatsonVal WatsonVal Watson

Y Boulton, M Galloway, M Robertson, E Miller, P Jenkins.

A Great achievement ladies! The Ladies Triples was battled out

on a very hot and windy day between Elva Glassey’s team of Helen Hurndale and Margaret

Holiday and Val Watson’s team of Marion Galloway and Ana Gooch,

with Val’s team the winners. Congratulations, a great effort!

Results 5th December 2015 Results 5th December 2015 Results 5th December 2015 Results 5th December 2015 A Grade:A Grade:A Grade:A Grade: Darfield 12Darfield 12Darfield 12Darfield 12 Courtenay 4Courtenay 4Courtenay 4Courtenay 4 Men’s Singles:Men’s Singles:Men’s Singles:Men’s Singles: Sheldon Reed 9 v Dave Lemon 3 Tim Wright 9 v Mike Morrow 1 John Hughes 9 v Com Morrow 1 Katie Chapman 3 v Amy Truscott 9 Women’s Singles:Women’s Singles:Women’s Singles:Women’s Singles: Emma Pennells 9 v Bex Turner 2 Alice Keir 6 v Katelyn Roberts 9 Fliss Redfern 9 v Grace Lemon 4 Jess Bayliss 9 v Flynn Topham 3 Men’s Doubles:Men’s Doubles:Men’s Doubles:Men’s Doubles: Sheldon & Tim 9 v Dave & Mike 3 John & Katie 9 v Cam & Amy 8 Women’s Doubles:Women’s Doubles:Women’s Doubles:Women’s Doubles: Emma & Alice 6 v Bex & Katelyn 9 Fliss & Jess 9 v Grace & Flynn 5 Mixed Doubles:Mixed Doubles:Mixed Doubles:Mixed Doubles: Sheldon & Emma 6 v Dave & Grace 4 Tim & Alice 6 v Katelyn & Mike 2 John & Fliss 6 v Cam & Bex 2 Katie & Jess 6 v Amy & Flynn 7 West Melton 9West Melton 9West Melton 9West Melton 9 Kirwee 7Kirwee 7Kirwee 7Kirwee 7 Mens Singles:Mens Singles:Mens Singles:Mens Singles: Jeroen Breunisse 9 v Matt Parratt 7 Jack Prouting 9 v Dave Ashton 4 Campbell Nauman 4 v Will Grayling 9 Jovit Neuhs 4 v Scott Taylor 9 Womens Singles:Womens Singles:Womens Singles:Womens Singles: Grayson Cullen 9 v Anabelle Austin 6 Alice Foote 9 v Evie Ruegg 2 Suzanne Williams 9 v Michelle Reid 5 Jessica Lane 0 v Jannine Topham 9 Men’s Doubles:Men’s Doubles:Men’s Doubles:Men’s Doubles: Jeroen & Jack 9 v Matt & Dave 6 Campbell & Jovit 7 v Will & Scott 9 Women’s Doubles:Women’s Doubles:Women’s Doubles:Women’s Doubles: Grayson & Alice 9 v Annabelle & Evie 3 Suzanne & Jessica7 v Michelle & Janine 9 Mixed Doubles:Mixed Doubles:Mixed Doubles:Mixed Doubles: Jeroen & Grayson 6 v Matt & Evie 2 Jack & Alice 1 v Dave & Annabelle 6 Campbell & Suzanne 6 v Will & Michelle 3 Jovit & Jessica 4 v Scott & Jannine 6

Presidents Grade:Presidents Grade:Presidents Grade:Presidents Grade: View Hill won by default to Hororata Sheffield 4 v Courtenay East 5 Kirwee Red 9 v Courtenay West 0 Kirwee White 3 v Darfield West 6 West Melton Blue 4 v Darfield North 5 West Melton Gold 3 v Darfield South 6 Weedons Blue 0 v West Melton White 9 Weedons Green Bye

Final results of the Malvern A Grade Final results of the Malvern A Grade Final results of the Malvern A Grade Final results of the Malvern A Grade round robin Competition.round robin Competition.round robin Competition.round robin Competition.

1st: West Melton 81 2nd: Kirwee 62 3rd: Darfield 38 4th: Courtenay 33

Results 5th December 2015Results 5th December 2015Results 5th December 2015Results 5th December 2015 Match of the Day Match of the Day Match of the Day Match of the Day ---- AmbroseAmbroseAmbroseAmbrose

1st: M Dewar, D Rutter, M Michael, T Michael 39.5 2nd: P Miller, W Watson, G Gough 40.25 3rd: H Beaumont, K Beaumont, D Thompson, G Heffernan 45.25 9 Hole Competition:9 Hole Competition:9 Hole Competition:9 Hole Competition: 1st: B May 26 2nd: J Clinton 23 Closest to theClosest to theClosest to theClosest to the Pin:Pin:Pin:Pin: #3: M Michael #9: L Black #13: P Miller #17: M Overton

Results 6th December 2015Results 6th December 2015Results 6th December 2015Results 6th December 2015 Central Canterbury Xmas TournamentCentral Canterbury Xmas TournamentCentral Canterbury Xmas TournamentCentral Canterbury Xmas Tournament

American FoursomesAmerican FoursomesAmerican FoursomesAmerican Foursomes 1st: M Dewar & S Jeffs 61 2nd: J Wilson & S Oliver 61.5 3rd: C Banks & D Froggatt 62

Results 8th December 2015Results 8th December 2015Results 8th December 2015Results 8th December 2015 Summer Golf Summer Golf Summer Golf Summer Golf ---- 9 Holes9 Holes9 Holes9 Holes

Match of the Day Match of the Day Match of the Day Match of the Day ---- StrokeStrokeStrokeStroke Ladies:Ladies:Ladies:Ladies: 1st: G Heffernan 33 2nd: J Clinton 34 3rd: C Davidson 34 4th: B May 35 5th: J Allison 36 6th: E Green 37 7th: J Pascoe 37 8th: J Adams 37 Men:Men:Men:Men: 1st: C Bowman 34 2nd: T Kikstra 36 3rd: G Henderson 36 Closest to the Pin:Closest to the Pin:Closest to the Pin:Closest to the Pin: #3: J Pascoe

Thank you to all our sponsors

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES


Annual

General

Meeting

Monday 14th December, 8pm at the Hororata Museum Cotons Road, Hororata

Members & Non Members Welcome

Saturday 19th December 2015

10:00am - 12:00pm Plunket Rooms - Jackson Street, Darfield

Lolly Scramble, Sausage Sizzle, Bouncy Castle (weather permitting).

TOY LIBRARY CHRISTMAS PARTY

Thank you for your support in 2015, we wish everyone a Merry Xmas & Safe, Happy Holiday.

Toy Library reopens Saturday 16th January 2016.

LAST FEW DAYS OF SHOPPING WITH LORRAINE LEA

Christmas Shopping Evening Mon 14th December, 7-9pm

If you’re unable to make the above evening and you would like a catalogue or a one on one home styling session

please feel free to contact us. View the beautiful range and benefit from some great savings before Lorraine Lea ceases in NZ.

ALSO FEATURING: WORLD ORGANIC PRODUCTS,

ENJO, JAMBERRY, INTIMO

Contact: Helen Warren 03 318 7684 or mob: 021 709 181

AGM

St Peter's Community Church

Springfield To be held at the Church 16th Dec 2015, 7:30pm

All Denominations Welcome DATES TO REMEMBER

11th Dec 9:00pm Live Music - ‘Hot Tin Roof’ Darfield Hotel

12th Dec 9:00am Christmas Trees for sale (alongside Darfield Market) Outside Farmlands

12th Dec 10:00am More For You (formerly Sugar & Spice) Public Open Day New Shop, Mid West Mews

12th Dec Sheffield Memorial Pool Opens Sheffield Memorial Pool

12th Dec Kirwee Plunket Toy Library - Last session 2015 Kirwee Community Hall

13th Dec 6:00pm A Christmas Crack up - Gary McCormick Melton Estate

14th Dec 1:00pm Malvern News Advertising Deadline for Xmas Issue 2

14th Dec 7:00pm Lorraine Lea Christmas Shopping Evening

14th Dec 7:30pm Xmas Euchre Kirwee Community Hall

16th Dec 10:00am Rinse, Return, Recycle! - Agrecovery Free Recycling Collection PGG Wrightson

16th Dec 7:30pm St Peter’s Community Church AGM St Peter’s Com. Church

18th Dec Malvern News Office Closes for 2015

18th Dec 7:30pm Yello Shack Christmas Party The Yello Shack Cafe

18th Dec 9:00pm Live Music - ‘The Southern Man’ Darfield Hotel

18th Dec Malvern News Office closing for 2015

25th Dec Terrace Downs Christmas Buffet: 11am or 6:30pm Terrace Downs Resort

31st Dec 6:00pm New Years Buffet and Party Terrace Downs Resort

4-29 Jan Swimming Lessons Darfield Pool

18th Jan Malvern News Office Opens for 2016

22nd Jan 1:00pm Malvern News Advertising Deadline - 1st Issue 2016

24th Jan 1:00pm Rolleston News Advertising Deadline - 1st Issue 2016

27th Feb Darfield High School 65th Jubilee

17-18 Dec 1:30pm Santa is coming to town! (Photographer onsite) Mason’s Drapery

19th Dec 10:00am Santa is coming to town! (Photographer onsite) Mason’s Drapery

19th Dec 9:00pm Live Music - ‘The Southern Man’ Darfield Hotel

31st Dec 9:00pm Live Music Darfield Hotel

12th Dec 9:00am Christmas Promotions - Santa in-store Darfield Four Square

13th Dec Music in the Beer Garden & The Pistons begin The Sheffield Hotel

Jan Audio Chill & The Southern Man are coming up The Sheffield Hotel

17th Feb 6:00pm Summer Netball Begins Malvern Netball Centre

16-24 Dec Darfield Jails Christmas Grotto Darfield Jail

14th Dec 8:00pm Hororata Historic Society AGM Hororata Museum

17th Dec 7:00pm Springfield School End of Year Concert Springfield Hall

19th Dec 10:00am Darfield Plunket Toy Library Christmas Party Plunket Rooms, Jackson St

13th Dec 10:00am Café Hope Sheffield Hall

Book space in our upcoming Christmas Issue - 18th Dec

(Last issue of the year) Contact the team at the Malvern News [email protected] | 03 318 7450

By Monday 14th Dec

Sheffield Memorial Pool Opens 12th Dec 2015

Season Key $70 available from Sheffield Primary School, Rose at Taege’s Engineering or Rachael Benny 027 613 4716.

Casual swim

$2 per person

AIR CONDITIONING

CATTERY

ANGEL ANGEL ANGEL ANGEL Cats Boarding Cattery, Oxford. Individual rooms. Lots of cuddles & loving care. Please phone 03 312 1452 website: www.angelcats.biz email: [email protected]

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLELIFESTYLELIFESTYLELIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

OXFORD OXFORD OXFORD OXFORD BOARDING BOARDING BOARDING BOARDING KENNELSKENNELSKENNELSKENNELS

And

Doggy Doggy Doggy Doggy Day CareDay CareDay CareDay Care

312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

Ph Anne, Vern or Gareth Whiting 03 312 3355 027 288 8724

Open 7 days

9am-11am, 4pm-6pm

DOGS

MIGHTY MIGHTY MIGHTY MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food. Natural & who lesome. Premium nutrition. Cost effective, NZ Made. No artificial colours or preservatives. Frozen concentrate & biscuits. Now available from your local agent. Sue Neale 347 6702 or 021 207 0421, [email protected]

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church Sunday 6.30

Ps Wayne Watson

027 281 8340

17 North Terrace

Origin Youth Thursday 7pm

James Sutherland

021 029 52203

AIR AIR AIR AIR condit ioning repairs, re-gassing and installation on trucks, tractors, combines, forestry and earthmoving equipment. Fully equipped service vehicle including hose-making. Over 40 years experience. Contact Ken at North Canterbury Auto Air. Please phone 0274 341 260 or workshop 03 313 6785.

PUBLIC NOTICES

BEV’S BEV’S BEV’S BEV’S Clothing Alterations & Repairs. 140 Chattertons Road, Ya ldhurst , RD6 Christchurch. Ph 342 4003.

ALTERATIONS

CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH of the Open Door, Te Pirita. God loves all the people in the whole world. Open 24/7.

CELEBRANT

WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE Rose Celebrancy Service - Michelle Spence - Marriages and c i v i l c e remon i es personally created to reflect you. Phone 318 3000 or 027 205 4660.

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES

MORCHARDMORCHARDMORCHARDMORCHARD CONTRACTING LTDCONTRACTING LTDCONTRACTING LTDCONTRACTING LTD

ConventionalConventionalConventionalConventional Hay Baling SpecialistHay Baling SpecialistHay Baling SpecialistHay Baling Specialist

Operating in the Darfield/Kirwee areas. Will travel for bigger jobs. Quality job, experienced operator. Operating a high performance

baler producing tight well shaped bales along with reliable machinery

and the best quality twine for a top job.

Please phone SheldonPlease phone SheldonPlease phone SheldonPlease phone Sheldon 027 619 9050.027 619 9050.027 619 9050.027 619 9050.

CONTRACTING

CONVENTIONAL

BALING

Call us! Ph 03 347 3479


Proceeds support Darfield Playcentre

Christmas Trees For Sale!Christmas Trees For Sale!Christmas Trees For Sale!Christmas Trees For Sale! Saturday 12th DecemberSaturday 12th DecemberSaturday 12th DecemberSaturday 12th December

9am 9am 9am 9am ---- 12pm12pm12pm12pm

From $10 eachFrom $10 eachFrom $10 eachFrom $10 each Outside Darfield FarmlandsOutside Darfield FarmlandsOutside Darfield FarmlandsOutside Darfield Farmlands

(alongside Darfield Market)(alongside Darfield Market)(alongside Darfield Market)(alongside Darfield Market)

INSIDE INSIDE INSIDE INSIDE n Out Cleaning have a team of Cleaners and gardeners for your builders cleans or domestic cleaning needs. Site clearing and gardening. Anything inside or out of the home. For all your cleaning needs call 020 4069 3732.

CLEANING

Café Hope Open 10:00am Sunday 13th Dec

Sheffield Hall Railway Terrace,

Sheffield All Welcome

Darfield Jail Christmas Grotto

16 - 24 December 2015 Santa will be in session between 3 - 6pm

The Malvern Community Board are hosting a Christmas Grotto at the Darfield Jail.

• Bring your camera when Santa is in session and take photos with the chirpy old gent.

• Santa will have a mailbox for all your letters between 16-22 Dec and if you are lucky he will send you a letter back (full mailing address required)!

• There will be a small gift for each child.

• Late night Friday 18th December, 3 - 7:30pm

Working with Communities Everybody

is welcome

Thank you to: • Darfield Bakery • Darfield Garden Centre • Darfield Gift Gallery • Darfield Pharmacy and Gift Shop • Doughboys • Drummond and Etheridge • Hanmer Springs Spa • Inflatable World • Kirwee Challenge

• McDonalds Rolleston • New Image Hair Studio • Orana Park • Scenic Hotels • Sugar and Spice Beauty • Southern Woods Nursery • True and Daring Winery • Wigram Airforce Museum • Willowbank.

Kirwee Plunket Toy Library would like to thank the following businesses for their contributions towards our raffle at the Courtenay A&P Show. We raised a great

amount of money which will be going towards new toys for our little people. All raffle winners have been notified and can be viewed on our Facebook Page.

Saturday

12th Dec

is the last

session

for 2015!

DEADLINE

1pm

MONDAY

HORORATA HORORATA HORORATA HORORATA Firewood, old man pine, oregon, macrocarpa. Nice and dry. Available now. Buy now, quick delivery. Ph 318 0705 or 027 781 1492 & leave a message.

Hedge Trimming Hedge Trimming Hedge Trimming Hedge Trimming in in in in

CanterburyCanterburyCanterburyCanterbury

Call Don Call Don Call Don Call Don today ontoday ontoday ontoday on

021 066 3011 021 066 3011 021 066 3011 021 066 3011 orororor

03 318 298303 318 298303 318 298303 318 2983

• Half size tractor for easier access

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less

• Branch size up to 50mm

• Cutter drops material to side of hedge

SUMMERFIELDSUMMERFIELDSUMMERFIELDSUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your

area now. Lifestyle. Farm.

Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types

of animals. Fences. Yards.

sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

27 years contract fencing.

John is available to help with

design and planning. Ph

Carol & John Summerfield

03 312 4747.

FENCING

PAINTER PAINTER PAINTER PAINTER Rapid Response. Quality work guaranteed. Inter ior /Exter ior , roofs, spraypainting, waterblasting. Phone Graeme for a free quote 318 2614. Email [email protected]

COMPOSTCOMPOSTCOMPOSTCOMPOST well rotted pig manure and sawdust, no smell. Bags or bulk, pick-up or delivered. Ph 318 8131.

GARDENS & LAWNS

SHEEP SHEARING

MobileMobileMobileMobile SheepSheepSheepSheep ShearingShearingShearingShearing CanterburyCanterburyCanterburyCanterbury • Small Mobs • Lifestyle Blocks • Drenching, Tailing, Foot Trimming etc

Generator available

Phone Shaun AdamsPhone Shaun AdamsPhone Shaun AdamsPhone Shaun Adams for a quote on for a quote on for a quote on for a quote on

000022221111 222200004444 1111222277774444

PLANT NURSERIES

HAY HAY HAY HAY ---- 100 bales, mixed

lucerne/grass. Phone Trace

or Greg 03 318 1862.

PEASTRAW PEASTRAW PEASTRAW PEASTRAW for sale. Small bales

$4. Delivery $1/bale. Malvern

area. Please phone Liam 027

222 7905.

POINTPOINTPOINTPOINT of lay. Shaver/Hyline

bullets for sale. Phone 03

318 1750.

ROOFROOFROOFROOF----BOX BOX BOX BOX Hapro Roady, near

new $350 ono. Zentorack

bike rack, can carry 3 bikes,

$50. Awning for caravan

$650. Kampa Rally Air 260.

Used once, very easy to put

up. Check out website to see

how easy - kampa.co.uk.

Phone 318 0834.

SECONDS SECONDS SECONDS SECONDS ---- Macrocarpa 200 x

50 and 150 x 50. Phone

Graeme 021 613 229.

SINGLESINGLESINGLESINGLE box base & matching

mattress. Good condition.

$75. Single rubber mattress.

As new $30. Small carved

camphor chest $50. Oak drop

front desk, small, 61cm wide,

121cm high $80. 2 half round

ceiling lightshades, crystal

drops, $40 each. West Melton

03 318 1154.

STEEL STEEL STEEL STEEL ---- some sizes of RHS still

available, 2m - 5m, 35mm

C.Q. shafting, 1 in drawbar

plates - 30mm pin. All new,

half price. D.X. gas plant on

LPG. 9W barrow and torches.

Phone 03 318 8656.

TOYOTA TOYOTA TOYOTA TOYOTA Townace Camper

1 9 9 0 , d i e s e l , a u t o ,

117,000km. $13,500. Phone

318 0834.

WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hu t c hes . Ava i l ab le i n 70L bags, 1m3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 for more details.

HEDGE TRIMMING

FIREWOOD & COAL

HEDGEHOG Hedge & Shelterbelt

Trimming

Owner Operated

Geoff 021 549 499

A/h 03 324 3482

RK Firewood Supplying semi-dry

wood for next winter?

Available now - Old Man Pine (dry)

Bluegum, Macrocarpa

& Oregon (semi-dry)

Try the Hot Mix.

All top quality, clean wood.

EDpos available.

Rini Contrac�ng 027 451 7300.

TENANCYTENANCYTENANCYTENANCY Inspections! Offering initial & routine inspections on tenanted houses, taking the hassle out for you. Call Rebecca of Rural Tenancy I n s p e c t i o n s L t d o n 027 313 2270 or email [email protected]

INSPECTIONS

FOR SALE

OLD MAN PINE FIREWOOD

6m3 - $320.00

9m3 - $470.00

12m3 - $630.00

Hardwoods available

AC & EA WAKELINAC & EA WAKELINAC & EA WAKELINAC & EA WAKELIN

FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FIREWOOD

SUPPLIERSSUPPLIERSSUPPLIERSSUPPLIERS

Phone 03 312 4637

or 021 260 4520

Furniture Repair & Re-Polish,

French Polish or Spray.

Pick up & deliver

Phone 318 0047 or 027 318 0047

FURNITURE

GARAGE SALE

HOUSE TO LET

2 2 2 2 bedroom Villa, short or long term rent at Terrace Downs. $350 per week. Phone 027 678 6069.

3333 bedroom house in Darfield. Double garage, warm and sunny. $350 per week. Phone 027 288 9778.

NICE NICE NICE NICE sunny 3 bedroom house for rent in Darfield. Central location, open plan plus separate living area, 2 toilets, large fenced section, pets neg. For further information ring/text 027 2714066.

SINGLESINGLESINGLESINGLE lockable furnished room

in hostel. Has internet.

$150.00 per week. Ph 027 479 1431 or 027 291 1994.

HEBESHEBESHEBESHEBES, small, medium and large growing hebes for all situations from $3.50 plus GST each. Call Dave, Hororata Nurseries on 027 228 8867 or visit: www.hororatanurseries.co.nz

HEDGINGHEDGINGHEDGINGHEDGING, Portugese Laural now over 80cm so will make a semi instant hedge. Very smart looking, hardy and snow proof hedge, $15 plus GST each. Call Dave, Hororata Nurseries 027 2 2 8 8 8 6 7 o r v i s i t : www.hororatanurseries.co.nz

HORORATA HORORATA HORORATA HORORATA Nurseries - Quality landscape plants at wholesale prices. Specialists in farm and dairy conversion plantings. Natives, ornamentals, hedging, deciduous trees. Hardy locally g r own s t o c k . F r i e nd l y knowledgeable advice. Phone Dave or Wendy for hours we are open 03 318 0081 or visit www.hororatanurseries.co.nz

NZNZNZNZ Natives, excellent choice economy grade native shrubs and grasses for the home or farm from $2 plus GST. Call Dave, Hororata Nurseries, 027 2 2 8 8 8 6 7 o r v i s i t www.hororatanurseries.co.nz


Central Wood Supplies

• Old Man Pine 6m3

$320 • Old Man Pine &

Pine Mix 6m3

$290 • Blue Gum 6m

3 $480

Free delivery in Malvern area.

Phone 03 318 2836

COALGATE Modern 3 double

bedroom home

plus 6m sleepout

available to rent.

Log burner, single

garage. $365 p.w.

Ph 03 390 2468

HOUSEKEEPER

MATURE MATURE MATURE MATURE and hardworking lady

available for housekeeping and cleaning. Reasonable

rates. Please phone Marcia

027 443 0478.

Downsizing Garage Sale Huge variety.

Saturday 12 December, 9 am (no earlier) - noon.

26 Newbrook Tce, Darfield (off Mathias St).

And…

Lorraine Jacobs Art Sale

25 paintings: 50-90% off!

HEADSTONES

HEADSTONE Makeovers

Grave headstones

cleaned & details repainted onsite.

Prices from $120 each. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Phone 03 318 1960 or 022 044 0654

Split &

Delivered

SAM LAYTON FIREWOOD SUPPLY

Phone

03 318 7200 [email protected]

FIREWOODFIREWOODFIREWOODFIREWOOD 3m3 $180 6m3 $350 9m3 $510 12m3 $670

FREELANCE PAINTER/

CONTRACTOR Trade qualified

24 years specialising in • Mould treatment • Int/ext house pain�ng,

light commercial • Garage floors • Roofs/airless spraying

Phone ScoN

021 029 83216

FREE QUOTES

EQUESTRIAN

STANDARDBREDSTANDARDBREDSTANDARDBREDSTANDARDBRED gelding. 10 years old 16hh. Great nature. Good to shoe and float. $300. Standardbred mare, 6 years old, 14hh. Good nature, very pretty, lovely mover. $300. Phone 027 228 6701.

WATSON David Byrom

Died suddenly on Saturday, Dec 5, 2015,

aged 78. Beloved husband of Dilys, dearly loved father

and father-in-law of Jonathan and Sylke, Elisabeth, Andrew and

Jessica, and Lucy and Theo de Klerk. Loved grandad to

his 11 grandchildren. ‘To God be the glory’

Messages for David’s family may be posted to the

Watson Family, c/- P O Box 31300, Christchurch 8444.

David’s Funeral Service will be held at the

Reformed Church of Dovedale, 28 Shands Road,

Hornby, Christchurch on Friday, December 11, 2015

at 2:00pm. Canterbury Chris�an

Funeral Services,

F.D.A.N.Z. 358-8807 www.canterburychris�anfunerals.co.nz

PAINTING & DECORATING

HOUSE TO LET

FUNERAL NOTICE

HEDGE TRIMMING

FIREWOOD & COAL

DEADLINE

1pm MONDAY


DIRTY WINDOWS:DIRTY WINDOWS:DIRTY WINDOWS:DIRTY WINDOWS:

Professional friendly window cleaning

service.

Domestic / Commercial / Move in

Move out / Rentals

West Melton, Darfield, Rolleston, Hororata, Sheffield, Colgate,

Kirwee, Springfield. Free No Obligation

Quotes!

Ph 021 364 664

WINDOW CLEANING

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd

Rod McQuoid - Buyer Phone 027 695 0480 or

0800 030 712

Buying Cars & Farm Machinery Specialising in farm clean-ups.

SCRAP METAL SCRAP METAL

SCRAPMETAL SCRAPMETAL SCRAPMETAL SCRAPMETAL - cash paid for all t ypes o f meta l f arm machinery, old cars etc. Please phone Wayne 027 749 9736 or 03 323 6610 (Licensed Dealer).

SCRAP METAL

AMMUNITIONAMMUNITIONAMMUNITIONAMMUNITION and reloading e q u i p m e n t . P o w d e r projectiles, presses, scales etc. Any calibre rifle or shotgun. Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

WANTED

Local Window Cleaner

Honest & Reliable. 20yrs Experience. Phone 318 1960 or 022 044 0654

Sa�sfac�on Guaranteed!

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HUNTAWAYHUNTAWAYHUNTAWAYHUNTAWAY pups for sale. $150

each. Black and tan. Both

parents good natured and

natural workers. Ready now.

Message 318 2715 or txt

Geoff 027 651 5135.

CARS, VAN,

4WD’S & TRUCKS

WANTED! Cash paid on pick up.

Any condi�on

accepted.

Phone John

03 347 9354

STANDING GRASS

wanted to buy Ph 03 347 3479

For all your Interior & Exterior

Pain�ng Requirements. Proud to be your local Painter!

Ph: 03 942 2869

Cell: 022 069 6183


SITUATION VACANT

RAFFLE RESULTS

SITUATION VACANT


Springfield

Hotel Housemaid /

Cleaner Wanted!

15 - 30 hours

per week.

For more

informa�on phone

318 4812.

RAFFLE RESULTS

Friends of Darfield Hospital

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 1st Joan Walker 2nd A Henriksen 3rd Mal

A big thank you for all the support

towards our fundraising this year.

Xmas Gree�ngs to you all.

Springfield Café We have a vacancy for a Café

assistant in Springfield during

the holiday period. This posi�on

could become permanent on

the weekends and holidays.

Experience is preferred but not

essen�al as full training is

offered. You will need to be

reliable and honest. This is a

varied and busy role which

involves all du�es in

running a Café.

For an interview please

phone Karyn 03 318 4840.

DEER FARM wanted to lease,

Selwyn District,

med - long term.

Phone Grant 027 224 5542

WANTED TO LEASE If you have reliable transport and are

available now, please give Helen Clulee

at Kelly a call on 03 347 1180

or email your CV to

[email protected]

General warehousing work available for peak

season, Rolleston based, must be available to work

from now and through the Christmas period.

Hours: 7.30am – 4pm shift, Monday – Friday.

Call Jan today on 021 123 0101 www.ajpaintingdecorating.nz [email protected]

Sick of Cowboys Out There? We do everything to a high standard

• Gib Stopping • Spray Painting • Tiling

• Commercial • Residential • Painting

Casual Wait Staff required for our upcoming functions and weddings. The position will involve evening and weekend work. Experience would be an advantage but training will be given to suitable applicants.

Your own transport is essential. To apply please email your cv to [email protected]

RELIABLE RELIABLE RELIABLE RELIABLE youth required for light, casual work from mid January to mid February. Please phone 027 491 1664 evenings.

SITUATION WANTED SITUATION WANTED

CASUAL, PERMANENT FARM WORK REQUIRED

• Previously, self-employed • Experienced in all aspects of farming • Available for farm-sitting

Contact Jane Jenkins 021 318 477

Trade - Seek Experienced & competent barista/chef front of house person to work in our busy

country café.

This is a full-�me posi�on, including

weekend and over�me work.

Flexibility is a must! You must be a team player!

Honesty and reliability is essen�al!

Apply in wri�ng to JaneNa at Espress Yourself Café. 51 South Terrace, Darfield, 7510. Applica�ons close 22/12/2015.

SITUATION VACANT

• Septic tank installations • Blocked drains • Sewer & storm water • Effluent disposal fields

Ph Craig 03 318 1069

Mob 027 253 5373

Fax 03 318 1059

Registered Drainlayer

TORLESSE CONSTRUCTION LTD

Dawson Gilchrist 021 232 3306

torlesseconstruc�[email protected]

New Builds

Residen�al

Commercial

Extensions

Renova�ons

Decks & Fencing

Pergolas

TRADES

FOR FOR FOR FOR all glass requirements phone Phil 317 9046 or 021 046 6046.

SHELLEY’SSHELLEY’SSHELLEY’SSHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing. Got a broken glass window? Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/Double glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry. Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darf ie ld, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

House & Roof House & Roof House & Roof House & Roof PrePrePrePre----Paint WashPaint WashPaint WashPaint Wash

Hydro Drain CleaningHydro Drain CleaningHydro Drain CleaningHydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces:

fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 058403 318 8380 or 021 179 058403 318 8380 or 021 179 058403 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

Moss Moss Moss Moss Treating: Treating: Treating: Treating: roofs, roofs, roofs, roofs,

footpaths & footpaths & footpaths & footpaths & driveways.driveways.driveways.driveways.

• MirrorsMirrorsMirrorsMirrors • CatdoorsCatdoorsCatdoorsCatdoors • Splash BacksSplash BacksSplash BacksSplash Backs • Retro Fit Retro Fit Retro Fit Retro Fit Double GlazingDouble GlazingDouble GlazingDouble Glazing

• Insurance Insurance Insurance Insurance RepairsRepairsRepairsRepairs

Ph 03 318 4128Ph 03 318 4128Ph 03 318 4128Ph 03 318 4128 www.malvernglass.co.nzwww.malvernglass.co.nzwww.malvernglass.co.nzwww.malvernglass.co.nz

Farm & Home Maintenance

& General Work • Sheds to animal shelters • All types of fencing &

pergolas • Building repairs to new

construc�on • Pruning to tree felling • Light engineering • Insurance work • Anything considered • Professional work

guaranteed Contact:

Keith Heselwood

027 968 6582 ah 03 318 4014

[email protected]

TRADES TRADES TRADES

Steptoe & CoSteptoe & CoSteptoe & CoSteptoe & Co

Contact Derrick 03 318 1947

or text 027 218

Tip: Horse manure is an excellent way

of building your soil base.

One man & his truck; labour & transport

Lifestyle block services,

maintenance & clearance

Tiler &

Registered

Water Proofer

Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

or phone 03 318 1973

or 027 421 1637

e: bowen�[email protected]

WINDOW REPAIRS TRADES


• Gravel

• Sand

• Soil

• Bark

Proud to be local

027 222 1632

Tip Truck Hire

• 18m3

Capacity

• Grain Shute

• Compe��ve

Rates

Selwyn Exterior

Plastering BCITO Qualified

10 Years Experience

• New Homes • Restora�on Work

• Block Walls

• Founda�ons

• Quality Workmanship

Guaranteed

Contact Terry Hull Ph: (03) 551 0151

Mob: 020 4052 4567

PORTABLE PORTABLE PORTABLE PORTABLE sharpening and repairs of mowers, chainsaws, hedge-trimmers, weed-eaters, pruners and bicycles. Ph or text 027 235 6933.

COMPUTER COMPUTER

SuperComputerSuperComputerSuperComputerSuperComputer

Mark Jones 03 318-1956 027 210 4242

0800 427 427

Sales and Service of new and used machines. Networking, Virus protection, Backup Re-loading and Restoring of Windows. Plain old fashioned Help & Assistance!

Believe you can and

you’re halfway there.

Theodore Roosevelt

www.supercomputer.co.nz [email protected]

Phone: 0274 334 057 or 03 347 9774

Based in West Melton, we build, renovate and work with

EQC and Fletchers and the current Remedial work. • We cover the Selwyn area - No Job too Li3le, No Job too Big.

• We offer a full team of experienced tradesmen; Builders, Painters,

Paper hangers, Brick laying, Plastering, Roofing.

• Insurance quotes and repairs.

• With the business opera�ng for over 20 years, we are able to

offer a wide scope of exper�se and compe��ve rates.

www.powercabledirect.co.nz

TRADES TRADES

AUTOAUTOAUTOAUTO & Marine Upholsterer -

3967 West Coast Rd, Phone

03 318 7378. Opening Hours:

Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm,

Saturday 9am to 12pm.

www.advancedupholstery.co.nz

We will be closed for the

Christmas/ New Year break

from 23rd Dec, reopening

Wed 13th Jan 2016. Brian and

Sue, wish everyone Merry

Christmas and Happy New

Year. Look forward to seeing

you all next year.

HANDYMAN HANDYMAN HANDYMAN HANDYMAN - Mike the Handyman serv ing a l l handyman, lawnmowing and general work, Selwyn area. Phone 0800 287 828 or 03 347 7437.

PORTABLEPORTABLEPORTABLEPORTABLE sawmill for all your

timber requirements and

macrocarpa sales. Ph Graeme

Knowles on 021 613 229.

TRADES TRADES

Your New Home or

Quality Renova�on • Qualified

• Licensed

• Experienced

Phone Mark

027 532 4999

www.mnlbuilders.co.nz

TRADES

� Maintenance & servicing

� Bathroom & kitchen

renova�ons

� Mains pressure hot water

upgrades

� Blocked drains

� Pump servicing

� Fully stocked vehicles

� Fast, friendly professional

service

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920

[email protected]

We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

So try us first!

We are now based

in Rolleston

Craftsman Plumber / Drainlayer

• New Housing • Renovations • Maintenance • Blocked Drains • Water Blasting

Call us Today! Gavin Newick 027 221 8609


Years of

experience

and fully

qualified.

Ph 318 8367 or

027 250 0059

Handyman Dan Home - Lifestyle - Farm

From fencing to sheds and

everything in-between.

Septic Tank Servicing Dairy Sumps Pumped Out

Drain Unblocking

DARFIELD

Phone Phone Phone Phone ---- Office 03 318 8609 Office 03 318 8609 Office 03 318 8609 Office 03 318 8609 ---- Mobile 0274 338 693Mobile 0274 338 693Mobile 0274 338 693Mobile 0274 338 693

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

david wilkinson registered electrician

phone 03 318 1231 fax 03 318 1235 po box 26 email [email protected] kirwee

QualifiedQualifiedQualifiedQualified

• Bricklaying & Blocklaying • Stonework

• Restoration Work

• Chimney, Fireplace & Firebacks

• Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

VINCE DALY Ph (03) 318 8020 021 250 6944

Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands

• Washing Machines

• Dryers • Dishwashers

• Ovens • Cooktops • Washing Machine Hire

from $8 p.w. Oxford Appliances Ltd

MURRAY DAWSON Reg. Service Technician 027 226 3898

Upholsterer

Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs

Squabs etc Free Quotes

Based in Weedons

Ph 03 980 4979

Heat pump supply, installa�on, servicing & maintenance

General household &

business electrical work.

Your local &

reliable tradesman

DAIKIN • MITSUBISHI • HITACHI

Give Nigel a call now

for your no obliga�on

free quote

Ph: 021 387 750

A.H: 03 318 0030

Call Danie 021 875 462 03 980 2865 / 03 344 5744 www.spouting2u.co.nz

DEADLINE

1pm MONDAY

MMMMMMMMALVERNALVERNALVERNALVERNALVERNALVERNALVERNALVERN CCCCCCCCOMPUTERSOMPUTERSOMPUTERSOMPUTERSOMPUTERSOMPUTERSOMPUTERSOMPUTERS • New ComputersNew ComputersNew ComputersNew Computers • LaptopsLaptopsLaptopsLaptops

• UpgradesUpgradesUpgradesUpgrades • Software Software Software Software

Jon LawrenceJon LawrenceJon LawrenceJon Lawrence Ph: 03 3183 699 Mob: 027 688 9103

[email protected]

• Virus Virus Virus Virus RemovalRemovalRemovalRemoval

• Problem Problem Problem Problem SolvingSolvingSolvingSolving

Closed SaturdaysClosed SaturdaysClosed SaturdaysClosed Saturdays S p e c i a l

$1295 I n c l G S T

Asus F555LJ Asus F555LJ Asus F555LJ Asus F555LJ

LaptopLaptopLaptopLaptop

• Intel i7 - 3.0GHz

CPU

• nVidia Graphics

• 8gig RAM

• 1TB HDD

• 7hrs batt

• Win 8.1

Cer�fying Plumber & Gasfi3er Over 25 years experience

Contact Your Local Plumbing & GasfiUng Specialist

Phone Glenn: 027 445 0684

Domes�c / Commercial • New Work / Renova�ons

Gas Hea�ng & Appliances • No job too big or small

Mainland Plumbing & Gas Ltd

SelwynSelwynSelwynSelwyn ElectricalElectricalElectricalElectrical

LtdLtdLtdLtd Your Local

Registered Electrician

ROB KELLOCKROB KELLOCKROB KELLOCKROB KELLOCK

318 1676318 1676318 1676318 1676

orororor 021 184 2448021 184 2448021 184 2448021 184 2448


Ph 0800 765 758 Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282

81 Main South Road, Rolleston

Wishing all clients - past, present & future a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

■ New Builds

■ Extensions

■ Renovations

■ Kitchen & Bathrooms

The Grenfell team wishes you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Closed from 19th Dec - 12th Jan

Thank you to all our customers for the season, we wish you a

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! From Allan

“We do not

telemarket!”

PEST CONTROL Phone 027 393 5435

• Flies • Whitetail Spiders • Wasps • Cluster Flies • Fleas

Certified Technician

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