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Plans for community centre unveiled by Kent Caddick

Preliminary plans for West Melton’s new multi-million dollar community and recreation centre have been released.

A foundation stone for the new facility, which is now being estimated to cost around $5 million, is to be unveiled at West Melton Domain on Sunday as part of town’s 150-year anniversary celebrations.

Following consultation, with community groups and domain users the Selwyn District Council released details of initial plans for the facility including floor plans and artist impressions of the new facility.

Council had signalled its intention for a multi-use sports and leisure centre to be built on the West Melton Domain in its 2012–22 Long Term Plan, with initial costs put at around $3.5 million.

Council’s Open Space and Property asset manager Mark Rykers said following the consultation undertaken by the project steering group a number of changes had been made to the original plan.

“Among those is the re-siting of the facility closer to West Melton Road to make it more accessible and to work in with both existing

p West Melton community and recreation centre project steering group members, deputy mayor Sarah Walters and Bruce Russell, look over the concept plans for the new centre which is to be built on the tennis courts behind them

buildings and car parking,” Mr Rykers said.

“The size of the building has also been increased from 1,500 to 1,800 square metres to enable the building to house a full size sports court and to ensure all groups, including scouts which were not in the original plan, have a base in the building.”

Mr Rykers said the rise in cost, which is only an estimate at this stage, was due to the increased floor plan and taking into account the need to relocate the current tennis courts which had now become part of the proposed site of the new building.

He said the plans will now be refined and costs detailed before being submitted to the public for comment as part of council’s next round of Long Term Plan consultation early next year.

Selwyn Central Community Board member Bruce Russell, who is on the centre’s project steering group, said they were delighted at the concept plans which have come forward.

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p Kyle and Holly Birnie enjoy the T-shirt craft session held at Rolleston Library during the school holidays. Craft sessions were held at Leeston, Lincoln, Darfield and Rolleston libraries. Children were invited to bring a T-shirt and create a craft item. Some of the children chose to create a necklace from their T-shirts

p Windwhistle School is celebrating the success of teacher Kathy Mehrtens who received a Make a Day Better award from Office Max. The award recognises teachers who go the extra mile to help their students, with a prize of $1,000 worth of stationery going to the school. Kathy, on the right is pictured with her students and two representatives from Office Max

p Members of the Darfield Wine Club enjoy an outing to Waipara Springs winery to help the club celebrate its 20th birthday. The group meets monthly to listen to guest speakers and sample a variety of wines. It meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm at the Darfield Bowling Club and club spokesperson Diane Woodward said it is a very relaxed and fun loving group of people who have over the years become good friends.

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The Hororata Parish Spring Fair, held annually on Labour Day, has become an essential fundraising event for the Hororata Parish as it has become harder to balance the books since the earthquakes.

That’s according to Hororata Spring Fair chairperson Lucy Cookson.

“The parish used to gain good income from the use of the St Johns Stone Church before the September 2010 earthquakes and events like the fair provided extra funds,” she said.

“However, now events like the Spring Fair are the main income for the Parish, covering the day to day running expenses, pastoral care, community activities and services.”

She said the St Johns Stone Church has been made water tight so no further damaged is sustained but no further repairs have been started. The Church Property Trust (CPT) has advised it wants to see the stone church rebuilt and a project plan is being developed.

“We had a public meeting with the CPT a few months ago and it was positive to hear that they want to rebuild the stone church, as that is what the parish and wider community would like. So we have a common purpose, now it is just a matter of working out how we get there.”

The Hororata Spring Fair offers a great family day out with people coming from all over Canterbury for the event.

“As always there will be great bargains to be found with the white elephant, second hand books, and the country auction, along with over 50 stalls with wares from produce, art, clothing and more.”

The popular Creative Kids competition will be back again. Primary age can enter their creations in four categories: sparkle mania, wood work creation, creative writing and textile and craft. This is a free competition for children to enter and there are great prizes on offer.

“Last year we moved the Fair to the Hororata Domain which has allowed the event to expand. We are focussed on offering a great community day and hopefully from that we reach our fundraising target for the Parish.”

The Hororata Parish Spring Fair will be held at the Hororata Domain, Labour Day, October 27, from 9.30am to 2.00pm — entry is free. For more information visit www.hororataparish.co.nz. ¢

p The produces stalls at the Hororata Parish Spring Fair are always popular

Railway project on track by Belinda Cullen-Reid

The Rolleston Railway project is going full steam ahead with stage one of the enhancement project underway.

p Work gets underway at Rolleston Railway Station as a group of volunteers start transforming the site

Selwyn Central Community Board chair Diane Chesmar said a garden has been put alongside the railway platform and a panel showing the railway history and a mural are planned for the future.

“The next steps are to complete stage one with further plants to go in the garden, picnic tables and rubbish bins, as well as some sort of barrier from the road,” Mrs Chesmar said.

The original Rolleston Railway Station was built in 1866 on a location further south from the current site when the railway line was put in, which Mrs Chesmar said was the second provincial railway line in the South Island.

Mrs Chesmar said the town of Rolleston formed at this time,

predominantly around the railway line and also as a farming town. In 1923 a new railway station was built on the present site. This was destroyed by fire in 1967 and a third station was built, which is still in existence today.

Mrs Chesmar said the last Rolleston station master left in the 1980s and the station was boarded up and had since become an eyesore.

She said a lot of people had very good ideas about what to do with the railway station in the future but a number of issues needed to be worked through such as access to the site, as well as water and toilets.

It is hoped the enhancement project will be finished in time for the town’s 150-year celebrations in 2016. ¢

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be able to help their communities in an emergency. A weekend long country fair to raise funds and awareness of the impact of diabetes in New Zealand will be held near West Melton in November.

The volunteers would help to run or staff welfare centres. Welfare centres can be opened in an emergency and provide assistance to anyone who can’t stay in their home.

The centres can provide accommodation, food, support and advice for people. Volunteers may also need to do other tasks including dropping off food parcels or collecting supplies.

Council’s emergency welfare manager Diane Chesmar said they are looking for people who have empathy for others and want to support people in their community at a time of need.

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including food, shelter and assistance. “Volunteers who staff the centres play a vital role in the response to an emergency and it can be very rewarding to help people in your community at a time when they most need assistance.”

After the Canterbury earthquakes a number of welfare centres operated in Christchurch and Selwyn to support families who couldn’t stay in their homes.

Mrs Chesmar said training would be provided for volunteers and people interested in volunteering would need to be available to attend training sessions, emergency exercises and assist in actual emergencies.

To find out more about the role people can contact Diane Chesmar on 021 0292 6588 or email [email protected]. ¢

The Edendale Country Fair is a first time event for the district and is the brainchild of local woman Deborah Solomon in collaboration with Diabetes Christchurch.

“Diabetes is quietly becoming an epidemic for all ages in New Zealand,” Ms Solomon said.

With two young children and a family history of diabetes in both her and her husband’s families Ms Solomon is conscious of the need to make healthy life changes.

“It doesn’t matter what you look like on the outside, your sugar levels can still be going wrong on the inside,” she said.

With Diabetes Christchurch not receiving government funding Ms Solomon wanted to do something to raise funds for the organisation while raising awareness of the disease in the community.

The country fair will be held on the weekend of November 29 and 30 on land opposite Edendale subdivision

on Sandy Knolls Road. There will be stalls, entertainment, food and health education displays.

Those wanting to be involved can contact Lynne Taylor on 03 378 6197 or 021 456 744. ¢

p On the site of the new Edendale Country Fair are from left: Melissa Peters (Diabetes Christchurch), Deborah Solomon and Lynne Taylor (Diabetes Christchurch)

Plans for community centre unveiled“The architects told us a community

centre should be road visible hence the need to move the proposed site closer to the existing buildings and West Melton Road.

“The plan includes a proposal to demolish the current scout facilities and rehouse the scouts in the new centre and we have spoken to them and have their agreement on this.” Mr Russell says information on

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the concept plans will be available over Labour Weekend for those attending the 150-year celebrations to have a look at.

“Clearly there is a lot more community consultation to go on this but it will give many people a better idea of what is being proposed.” ¢

Ticket giveaway winnersCongratulations to Tracey Mangels

and Deborah Clarke of West Melton who have won double passes to two of the premium events at this weekend’s West Melton 150-year anniversary celebrations. Deborah and her partner will be attending the West Melton Black

Tie Ball on Friday night while Tracey has won a double pass to the Great Westie Shindig on Saturday night.

The Record would like to thank all our readers who took part in this giveaway and the West Melton 150th committee for providing the tickets.


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A book discussing the lives of women in West Melton will be launched as part of the town’s celebrations at Labour Weekend this year.

The book Women of West Melton, Then and Now contains stories of over 30 women’s lives and has been compiled by West Melton resident Joyce Davey.

“I knew there was another book being written this year about farming in West Melton and I thought what about all the women? Women are just as important,” Mrs Davey said.

The book contains stories collected from people about their great-grandmothers, grandmothers and mothers.

Mrs Davey said common themes of strength and getting things done were woven through the stories.

“Women were pretty much the same all over. They were stoic and determined. Family meant a lot to them. Most women were good at cooking and getting things organised.”

“There was nothing here (in West Melton) when they first arrived. There were no phones, no power or running water. They had old coal ranges and candles. Some had special lamps.”

“There was no transport. They had to walk for miles. Some of the women learnt how to drive.”

Mrs Davey said from the early days the people of West Melton had a strong sense of community.

“There seemed to be a lovely community spirit. It is still very much alive now.” ¢

History of horse racing marked by Belinda Cullen-Reid

The history of horse racing in West Melton will be on display as part of the town’s 150-Year Celebrations this weekend.

West Melton harness racing family stalwart Jackie Butt and niece Chrissie Dalgety are organising the display featuring memorabilia from nearly a century and a half of racing history in the district.

“The display highlights the importance of the racing industry in West Melton,” Mrs Dalgety said.

“The New Zealand Trotting Cup will be on display. It just so happens that a West Melton horse, Terror to Love (trained by Graham and Paul Court), won the cup last year and two favourite

horses to win the cup this year are from West Melton.”

Mrs Dalgety said horse racing gear, trophies and pictures would be on display from around 50 trainers and the equipment on display will show how the industry has progressed over the years.

“Racing has always been prominent in the area and it continues to do so,” she said.

The display will be open at the West Melton School Hall on October 25 from 1pm to 4pm. ¢

p Chrissie Dalgety, left, and Jackie Butt are collecting memorabilia for a display on the history of horse training in West Melton.

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Rolleston Venturer Scouts will celebrate their second birthday this year with four members getting the group’s first ever Queen’s Scout award by the end of the year.

Keeping young drivers safeSelwyn teenagers have been given the chance to take to Ruapuna Raceway to improve their driving skills.

The Leading Learners programme is held most school holidays and according to Selwyn District Council’s road safety co-ordinator Ngaire Tinning over the past three years they have been extremely popular with more than 300 participants completing the course.

She said the courses are assisting the district address the issue of young drivers being involved in accidents.

“Over the past five years young drivers aged between 15 and 24 have been involved in more than 180 crashes in the Selwyn district resulting in injuries, including 11 fatalities and 61 serious injuries.

“Nationally, restricted drivers are at greater risk of being in a serious crash in the first six to 12 months of driving solo than at any other time in their lives and this is partly due to driving inexperience.

The group, which began in 2012, is now one of the biggest in Canterbury with 12 regular attendees.

“It’s a heck of a lot of fun. We’re always out doing stuff and the kids are nice and friendly,” Rolleston Venturer leader Helen Horton said.

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“Driving on the open road can be challenging so it’s important we provide opportunities for young people to improve their driving skills and knowledge in a safe and enjoyable environment.”

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The full-day course is for students with a learner’s licence and includes a variety of activities to learn about emergency braking, driving on different road surfaces, managing distractions, low speed manoeuvres and basic vehicle maintenance.

The course is a combination of practical and theory based workshops but most involve being in a vehicle with the qualified instructors who teach the course. The course is funded by Selwyn District Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency.

Parents are also encouraged to attend the course to learn how they can be good driving coaches.

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Selwyn road safety co-ordinator Ngaire Tinning said holiday weekends such as Labour Weekend and Canterbury Anniversary weekend normally bring higher traffic volumes and many caravans, trailers, motorhomes and boats will also be out on the road.

“With many vehicles on the roads it is important that motorists be considerate of other drivers,” Mrs Tinning said.

“It is likely to take longer than normal to get to your destination so drivers need to be patient and also allow extra time for travelling.” If you are towing, your maximum speed limit on the open road is 90kmh. If traffic builds up behind you, pull over regularly where it’s safe to do so and let other vehicles pass.

Holiday driving often means spending several hours behind the wheel. Fatigue can be dangerous but there are some simple ways to improve your alertness. • Plan your trip ahead of time. Allow extra time to get to your destination and plan to take regular meal and rests breaks to help you stay alert. It’s also a good idea to share the driving with someone else if you can

• Get plenty of sleep before you leave and drive at a time of day when you are awake

• Use air conditioning if your vehicle has this or wind down the window if you don’t. Fresh air will help you stay awake and keep calm“People also need to take extra care

and be patient at intersections,” Mrs Tinning said.

“Following the road rules is always important, but with more vehicles on

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When approaching a give way sign you need to slow down and be prepared to stop and give way to other road users. A stop sign requires you to come to a complete stop, then check for traffic and give way if you need to.

Indicating your intention to turn, change lanes or pull over early is essential and can help to avoid a crash.

Wearing a safety belt is also important to protect yourself and your passengers as it reduces the risk of serious injury by 40 per cent.

Drivers are required by law to make sure children under 15 years old are wearing a safety belt or are in an approved child seat suitable for their size and weight. A fine can be imposed if children are not restrained properly. ¢

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Fencing on the lifestyle block by Pete Gregory

Most lifestyle properties will need fencing. If you’re keeping livestock, you’ll need fences to keep them in, to manage your grazing pasture, and to keep unwanted animals out.

You can either elect to do this fencing yourself, or use a contractor.

There is a great deal of satisfaction to be gained from doing your own fencing, but it isn’t as easy as it looks. The best advice I can give anyone if you’ve never fenced before is to start with some professional help.

Get a contractor in, work with them, watch and learn. One way to save money but still feel a sense of accomplishment is to have a contractor drive all the fence posts with tractor and rammer and for you to finish all the wire work. That way you can say “I built that fence.”

While it’s good to get it all sorted at once, you don’t need to deal with all the fencing in one go. Get any boundary fences sorted out first. Use temporary electric fencing to split paddocks up, to work out what works, then put in permanent fences over a period of time.

Think carefully about what type or height of fence you put in. Conventional height fences are always a safe bet.

The livestock you’re running now might not be what you have on the property in future. So putting up two-foot high fences for the Carpathian Pygmy Cattle you’re breeding today might limit you next year when you cross graze them with Ecuadorian Jumping Sheep.

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My Italian Kitchen: Panforte by Belinda Cullen-Reid

In Tuscany my ancestors no doubt would have eaten their share of panforte.

Panforte is a traditional Italian dessert from the Tuscan region with evidence of its candied fruit wonders being enjoyed as far back as the 13th century. Thought to be specifically from Sienna, you may find recipes referring to Panforte di Siena.

Panforte literally means ‘strong bread’, but is more like a fruit cake. It is rich and spicy, often with a hint of pepper, and usually eaten in thin slices after dinner with the accompaniment of port, dessert wine or coffee.

If you are looking for something a little different this year you could make panforte in place of your usual Christmas cake. This recipe is by one of my favourite Italian chefs Antonio

p Panforte has many variations such as this one with the addition of marzipan

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There are many other recipes available which put a twist on this classic, such as chocolate panforte and panforte with marzipan known as panforte fiorito.

Note the ingredient Vin Santo is an Italian dessert wine and is available for purchase in New Zealand but you may need to order it ahead online. It is the same delicious dessert wine traditionally used to dip biscotti into, so not a bad idea to have a bottle or three in the house for such occasions. ¢

Ingredients 240g figs or pitted dates50g honey100g soft brown sugar½ tsp each of ground cinnamon,

cardamom, cloves, nutmeg and black pepper

250g candied fruit, such as cherries, citron, lemon and orange rind

50g blanched almonds50g pine nuts50g shelled hazelnuts, toasted3–4 tbsp plain flour, sifted50ml Vin SantoIcing sugar to dust Method

Heat the oven to 150 Celsius. Line a shallow 25cm round cake tin, or a 20cm square tin, with baking paper.

Mince the figs or dates and put them in a pan with enough water just to cover. Add the honey, brown sugar and all the spices. Cook gently for about 10 minutes, then tip into a bowl.

The mixture should be soft and sticky, but not wet.

Add the candied fruit and nuts and mix well, then add the flour and Vin Santo and mix to a sticky mass. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

Take out of the oven and leave to cool in the tin. Sprinkle generously with icing sugar and serve cut into thin wedges.

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But how do we find motivation when the results aren’t so obvious? How do we make the choice to go out and exercise when the couch looks so enticing? The choices we make come from our values. Those things that are important to us.

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From the mad world of corporate sales and marketing in England to a boutique vineyard in West Melton, Amanda Mitchell’s life has changed and found a new course, much like the braided rivers which have given rise to her wine label.

The Record talked to Amanda about moving to New Zealand, purchasing a vineyard with her husband Haydn on 10 acres near West Melton, and which led them to setting up their own wine label which they named Braided River.

Amanda enjoys the comforts of home and relishes in producing items from the land that can be savoured on site. Hazelnuts, vegetables, olives, and of course grapes, find their way indoors to be lovingly cared for and transformed into delectable treats to be enjoyed at the table with family and friends.

This is a far cry from her days working as a sales and marketing graduate in England, but Amanda says she has always been a country girl at heart, having grown up on an arable farm in the United Kingdom.

In the early 1990s she met and married Haydn, a Kiwi horse vet who was

working abroad. They lived for a time in Hong Kong where they had their two sons, then decided to make the move to New Zealand in 2002.

“Everyone said New Zealand is the best place to bring up children,” Amanda said.

After a few months of looking around the Mitchells decided to make West Melton home, and in particular, a pocket of land with a small vineyard.

“Sometimes you go somewhere and it has a nice feel. This place ticked a lot of boxes,” she said.

The vineyard had previously been supplying grapes for Waipara Hills Winery in North Canterbury, but Amanda said there was something deflating about caring for grapes and then seeing them go off in a truck to be mixed with other grapes.

In the first year she decided to keep a few grapes back, taking them down the road to Sandihurst Winery (now known as True and Daring) to experience how wine making was done.

In 2004 the first bottles of Braided River Riesling were formed. Amanda found the process so enjoyable that she did not look back. Soon all the grapes harvested from the property were used to produce wine under her own label, Braided River. They were predominantly Riesling, but with a few bottles of Pinot

Noir, Pinot Gris and Rose produced as well.

“There are many reasons I chose the name Braided River. The area we live in was originally the flood plain of the Waimakariri River. You can still see where the rivers have gone through here.

“We have a well on the property that taps into the Waimakariri. Also braided rivers are unique to the South Island of New Zealand and really define it. Braided rivers are dynamic and always changing and wines are like that too.”

While Amanda grows the grapes, she leaves it to winemaker Matt King at Lone Goat Vineyard in Burnham to turn the grapes to wine, which she then labels, markets and promotes to customers.

“There’s something very romantic about owning a vineyard. To produce your own wine is lovely. It’s a really good lifestyle option. It’s therapeutic living amongst the vines but it’s nowhere near as glamorous as people might expect. It’s jolly hard work.”

Amanda says West Melton can be a difficult area to grow grapes. She installed frost preventative measures in the form of a watering spray system when she first arrived, but still some years she does not get the quantity of grapes she would like.

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On a good year Braided River produces around 300 cases of wine. It is sold through local restaurants, markets and by direct order. Amanda always keeps a couple of cases back each year so she can see how the wine changes over time.

Braided River is part of the Selwyn Wine and Food Trail, which is a collective of artisan food and beverage producers in the district.

“Being an artisan is something very special. People have taken time to make their product. The Selwyn Wine and Food Trail provides a way

of promoting ourselves and the region.” Amanda enjoys collaborating with other local producers and sees working together as a way of enhancing each other’s businesses rather than providing competition.

“Together we have a presence. Individually we would just get lost on the map. Wine is a very personal thing. Some people might love our Riesling, others not, but they might go down the road and like someone else’s. It’s not one size fits all. Also you can learn from others and it’s cost effective to combine resources.” ¢

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Council’s road safety co-ordinator Ngaire Tinning said any activity which takes a driver’s eyes off the road or hands from the wheel is considered to be a distraction.

“Other passengers or children can often distract drivers when in the car,” she said.

“Children can often fight or yell in cars causing the driver to turn around or be inattentive while at the wheel. “For teen drivers other passengers in the car can be a distraction if they play loud music, become boisterous, or encourage the driver to take unsafe risks.”

She said other distractions can include using a mobile phone or trying to do other activities like eating, drinking or changing the radio or music while driving.

“Using a mobile phone while driving was made illegal in 2009 and people can be fined and receive demerit points if they do this. Unfortunately this is still a visible problem and it is a serious cause of driver distraction,” Mrs Tinning said.

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Public NoticesOPEN DAYS - Homebush Extensive Garden Bush Walk, General Museum, Vintage Machinery, Replica Lancaster Gun Turret. Sunday Nov 2 & Sunday Nov 30 Entry Fee $10.00

Public Notices

Malvern Anglican Parish — 8.00am at St Matthew’s Courtenay; 9.30am at St George’s Kirwee; 11.00am at St Ambrose Sheffield; 7.00pm at Trinity Darfield; The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin. 03 317 9079. http://malvernanglican.wordpress.comSt Paul’s Anglican West Melton — 9.30am to celebrate 150 years in West Melton; Holy Communion; Bible study Mondays and Tuesdays 7.30pm – for more info contact Colin & Gail 03 347 8443 or Penny 03 347 8139.Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. –9.30am Anglican Service & Sunday School– Rev M Barlow; 12.00pm Chinese Christian Church; 5.00pm Catholic Mass Contact Secretary Lynette 03 347 4599 [email protected] of Hororata Anglican — 9.30am St Johns Hororata; www.hororataparish.co.nz; Rev Jenni Carter 03 318 0858.Darfield Catholic Church — Sunday Masses 8.30am For Weekly Masses, and the Liturgy Timetable refer to the church newsletter. Parish Priest: Fr Paulo Filoiai’i 03 342 9763. Email: [email protected]. Hornby Presbytery.Kirwee Community Church — 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion, High Street, Kirwee, Morning Tea to follow, Pastor: Brian Booth 03 318 1309.Hope Presbyterian West Melton — 9.30am weekly, West Melton (1136 West Coast Rd). 11.00am first Sunday of the month, Halkett (668 Halkett Rd). Intern Pastor: Jordan Redding. Pastor available Wednesdays 9.00–12.00, 03 347 7509. Youth Leader: Sage Harris 03 980 2296 Ext 217.Hope Presbyterian Rolleston — Service 10am, Rolleston School Hall, Kidman St. Pastor: Brent Richardson. 03 347 4007, Youth Leader: Courtney Forrest, 03 347 4007, www.hopechurch.net.nz.Darfield Baptist Church — Services and Sunday School, Darfield 15 Greendale Road, 10.30am every Sunday, Glenroy Hall 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays. Pastor: Paul Cossey, 03 318 8688, Youth Pastor: Sam Broughton 027 223 8345.Malvern Co-Operating Parish — 9.30am Trinity Darfield; 5.30pm Arthurs Pass Chapel ServiceGlentunnel Chapel — Sunday 10.30am Worship & Communion, 03 318 8948 or 021 274 2548. www.glentunnel.org.nz.Darfield Life Church — 17 North Terrace - 6.30pm Sunday Service; Pastors Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340; Origin Youth 7.30pm Friday – Youth Leader James Sutherland 021 029 5223.Rolleston Church — 10am Family Service 5pm Night Service. Cornerstone Kids during morning service. Cornerstone Youth in the Lounge, Friday 7–9pm. All meetings held at the Rolleston Community Centre, 126 Rolleston Drive, Administration contact: Nikki @ 03 347 8716, [email protected], www.rollestonchurch.co.nz.

Verse of the week: But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shallbe added unto you. Matt 6 v33

CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 26th October

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

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

LivestockCALF, PIG, horse & chook meal. 14% protein, 13% ME. Available in any quantities. Dunsandel area. Please call 027 392 7543.

LIVESTOCK — unwanted or unsaleable livestock. We purchase and collect. See John at Hororata Motors, 03 318 0871.

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

To LetSPRINGFIELD HOME - 2 Bedrooms plus Large Sleep out. Pets negotiable. All Enquires Ph: 027 344 0972

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

Trades

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Laser Electrical Rolleston 831 Jones Road, Rollestonwww.laserelectrical.co.nz

Call Laser Electrical today

Rolleston’s LOCAL award winning electriciansWe now have a fantastic team of 11

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Ph 03 318 8609 [email protected]

SERVICES LTDSERVICES LTD

• Pump out septic tanks/Grease traps• Service contracts/Maintenance

reports• Bulk sludge removal/Dewatering• Hire Portable loos• Waterblasting & Camera

Investigations

david wilkinsonregistered electrician

phone 03 318 1231fax 03 318 1235 email [email protected]

po box 26 kirwee

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed

Property MaintenanceMALVERN WASTE SOLUTIONS, rubbish and recycling, domestic, commercial, skip hire, functions, locally owned and operated. Phone 03 318 7407. www.mws.co.nz.

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

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Professional ServicesAIRPARK CANTERBURY OFFERS affordable off-site airport parking. We are the only privately owned 24 hour off-site airport car park in Christchurch. Free courtesy shuttle. First three nights $19 each — additional nights $7 per night. Phone 0800 247 727.

HORSE RIDING lessons for children and adults in West Melton. Safe and friendly horses, weekly & fortnightly groups, holiday programmes and camps and adult starter courses. Ph Kim 03 377 8340 or check out www.ridinglessons.co.nz.

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

Marriage Celebrant2320 Wards RoadRD1, DarfieldPhone: 03 318 8039Mobile: 027 698 9816Email: [email protected]

Di Woodward

SuperComputer

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COMPUTER NEED ATTENTION?We specialise in: sales & service of new & used machines, networking, virus protection, backup, reloading & restoring of Windows.

Plain old-fashioned help and assistance.

[email protected]

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

contact Jon: 021 049 2630e: [email protected] www.forcepaintingservices.com

TradesSECURITY ALARMS and Electronic Security. For all requirements call Austin of Positive Security on 027 425 4078.

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

darfield applianceDaily Onsite Sales & Servicing

Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands• Washing Machines • Ovens• Dryers • Dishwashers• Cooktops• Washing Machine Hire (from $8/wk)

OXFORD APPLIANCESMurray Dawson

Reg’d Service Technician027 226 3898

Concrete 2 U

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing

DECORATIVE STAMPED COLOURED EXPOSED

Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

Trades

mini - TRIMHedge trimming in Canterbury• Half size tractor for easier access• Up to 6m height• Topped at 5m or less

Call Don on:021 066 3011

Are you looking for a change of Are you looking for a change of lifestyle? Due to a huge increase in demand in Prebbleton, Rolleston, West Melton, Kirwee & Darfield areas, WE NEED YOU.

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

Ph: 0800 4 546 546For an information pack

Health & Fitness

WEST MELTON AND COMING SOON TO DARFIELD

West Melton Community HallMonday 10.00 – 11.00 am

West Melton School HallTuesday 7.00 – 8.00 pm

Darfield Leisure CentreThursday 7.30 – 8.30 pm (From Nov 13th)

For more information about classes visit:www.kimchurton.zumba.com

www.facebook.com/kimchurtonzumbaor contact me directly

Ph: 021 1168 138 | e: [email protected]

$10 Casual/$8 ConcessionThursday 7.30 – 8.30 pm (From Nov 13th)

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