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Christmas comes earlyChristchurch singing teacher Lois Johnston, far right, and five of her students lead the singing of O Come All Ye Faithful … P2

Olympic medallist visits SheffieldPupils at Sheffield Contributing School had a treat last week with a visit from New Zealand Olympic rower Storm Uru … P6

The house that Brian rebuiltIt’s all go at Racecourse Hill as owners Brian and Bernice Cribb rebuild and restore the historic homestead …

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Affectionately known as Tarnspeil, this Kiwi version of a favourite Scottish winter sport is to be held on Saturday, August 10.

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“As the ice around the Alps continues to melt and thwart dedicated curlers from Greymouth to Staveley and beyond, the Mt Olympus event is gaining traction as one of the few

Curling returns to Mt Olympusu by Kent Caddick

High altitude curling is back in Selwyn with the highly anticipated 3rd annual Mt Olympus Curling Championships this weekend.

pAction from last year’s Mt Olympus Curling Championships Photo: Kinga Palmer

competitions still able to run,” Mt Olympus club captain, Simon Driscoll, says.

“This event has really gained momentum since we launched it as part of the Real New Zealand Festival in 2011.”

All visitors are encouraged to take part in the curling event which boasts an ice bar and barbecue lunch catered by an in-house chef.

“There is plenty of friendly competition on the day, however legendary humour and amusing anecdotes outrank winning every time,” Driscoll says.

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pRolleston School pupils enjoy their first visit to the new Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Rolleston. Pictured from left, Kate Mulcay, Summer Kennedy and Emma Marshall take a break from their lessons. Team Totara pupil Ashleigh McCloy says, “that after one lesson, I learned things that I didn't know, like kicking on my side without a board.” She says that after their lessons finish she hopes to able to swim a whole lane.

pChristchurch singing teacher Lois Johnston, far right, and five of her students lead the singing of O Come All Ye Faithful for an appreciative audience which packed St John’s Church in Hororata for a Christmas-themed concert last weekend. Proceeds are earmarked for the community’s Anglican church, which suffered extensive damage in the September 2010 earthquake.

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Council apologises over bridge removalThe Selwyn District Council has apologised to some Darfield residents for failing to consult them on removing an historic footbridge but it won’t be putting the bridge back.

The council also failed to carry out an inspection of the 100-year-old bridge prior to its removal during intersection improvements at the corner of Telegraph Road and Cardale Street in Darfield.

Residents Donna Storer and Barbara Clinton had appealed to the Malvern Community Board to get council to put the footbridge back and at its June meeting the board agreed to ask council to restore the bridge.

However, at its July meeting, following a report from council’s assets manager Murray Washington, the board adopted a do-nothing stance over the bridge.

Board member Mary Ireland said as the Darfield Township Committee had decided not to have the bridge restored the community board could not go against that decision.

The township committee’s former chairman Paddy McKay resigned from the committee following his involvement in having the bridge removed.

Murray Washington told the community board he had written to Mrs Storer to apologise for the ‘angst’ the council had caused her and the

community for the ‘communication breakdown’ over the bridge’s removal.

Mr Washington said an inspection by civil engineers Bond Frew Ltd of the bridge after its removal showed the bridge had significant decay and the engineer’s report concluded that the bridge had reached the end of its useful life.

Bond Frew estimated it would cost around $10,000 to replace the bridge, which is currently stored at a property owned by Mr McKay.

Mrs Storer says they are disappointed the bridge won’t be put back and were never seeking to have it replaced with a new one.

“What we would like to know is why council did not follow the proper process in having the bridge removed and why a report on the bridge’s condition wasn’t done prior to it being removed.”

The bridge was originally built to enable the Sisters of Mercy nuns from the St Johns Convent in Darfield cross a water race running alongside Telegraph Road to reach St Joseph’s Catholic Church, which was established in 1888. ¢

pThe track used by convent nuns to reach the St Joesph’s Catholic Church in Darfield is now a path to nowhere after council removed an historic footbridge across a water race

The programme is in place to provide schools with funding to increase their non-classroom space, such as libraries, administrative facilities and multi-purpose spaces, in line with roll growth.

Principal Simon Moriarty says they are delighted to receive the funding but have yet to decide how it will be spent.

“The school board will be getting together to discuss where this money will go.”

Selwyn MP Amy Adams says the funding recognises the importance of

investing in non-classroom areas to support the overall school community.

She says nationwide the Government is investing $10 million in the programme to help meet its aims of providing modern environments to enhance learning.

This funding is additional to the schools’ Five Year Agreement allocation which is used to modernise and upgrade existing buildings.

New classrooms and gymnasium space are funded through a separate programme to match school roll growth.

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Council is also increasing its presence in social media. As well as our website we have a twitter account (@futureforselwyn) and facebook pages for the Aquatic Centre, a page for young people called Sensational Selwyn Youth and a page for visitors called Sensational Selwyn. Facebook also allows us to quickly update our followers on news, events, consultation and emergencies and allows you to give us your views on the issues.

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The community owned preschool, one of the few left in the country, is moving from its current location on Telegraph Road to its purpose built premises on Cardale Street.

“When we were looking at upgrading the current building we thought that if we were going to spend this money perhaps it would be better for us to look for our own site so we weren’t reliant on any outside influences,” Preschool centre manager Sally Whitwell says.

In light of that the preschool’s board of trustees made the decision to purchase a three acre block on Cardale Street in behind the Torlesse Bus Company yard.

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New preschool taking shapeu by Kent Caddick

Excitement is mounting at the Darfield Preschool and Nursery as its new building takes shape.

pDarfield Preschool and Nursery centre manager Sally Whitwell left, and administration manager Clare Clatworthy inspect building progress at their new site

“We are running a bit of a sweepstake on when it was going to be completed and I picked May so I’m out,” says Whitwell, who believes they will be able to move into the new site before Christmas.

“The new site is not about us getting bigger as we want to be able to retain the family and community feel we have with the preschool but it will enable us to be more in charge of our own destiny.” ¢

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Darfield High School’s jazz band will take part in the Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival in Blenheim this month.

Pupils at Sheffield Contributing School had a treat last week with a visit from New Zealand Olympic rower Storm Uru.

The 15 strong jazz band is made up mostly of junior school students. With the departure of many of the jazz band’s senior students at the end of last year the band is full of fresh new players according to Rachel Balchin, Head of Music at Darfield High School.

“For most of them it’s a completely new experience. I’m hoping they’ll come away feeling really inspired,” she says.

The festival will include tutorial master classes run by the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band musicians, various public performances around Blenheim and a gala concert. The festival is open to all South Island schools.

pDarfield High School music teacher Rachel Balchin guides the school’s jazz band during practice

Selwyn residents will have a chance to enjoy the jazz band when they perform at the Malvern Community Arts Council Concert at Trinity Church, Darfield in September. ¢

pSheffield Contributing School pupils Alex Griffiths (left) and Jake Benny have their photograph taken with Olympic medallist Storm Uru, who is wearing his Olympic bronze medal

Uru and rowing partner Peter Taylor took out a bronze medal in the lightweight double sculls division at last year’s London Olympics.

He brought with him his Olympic medal and all the pupils got to hold it helping to inspire their own Olympic dreams.

“We had such a great experience and now we know how much effort Storm put in to get all the way to the Olympics and I know that whatever it takes, I can do it,” senior student Katie Molloy said.

Another student Jake Benny said Uru taught them about perseverance and chasing their dreams.

“It doesn't matter what culture or background you come from or how big or small you are, you can do anything you set your mind to, and make your dreams come true.” ¢

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The Xtreme Fitness playground system will be built by the Playground Centre in Wanganui and includes climbing walls, nets, bridges and bars designed for fitness and entertainment.

“We are really excited that the senior students will have a playground,” the school’s head boy Tait Spain says.

“I’m looking forward to having a go,” adds Ally Taylor, the school’s deputy head girl.

Helen Howden from the school’s Board of Trustees says they wanted to provide something for students from Years 5 to 8.

“We wanted something that would be physically challenging and motivating for them.”

Howden said that three-quarters of the total cost of $81,000 has been raised from a variety of charities and trusts as well as the school’s own fundraising efforts.

“We hope to have it installed by the end of the year.”

Howden says the playground will be open for the community to use out of school hours.

Gillman Wheelans Limited, developer of the Preston Downs subdivision in West Melton, will combine with the school later in the year to provide a community fun day to help raise funds for the playground. ¢

Plans for playground get pupil approvalStudents of West Melton School are excited about plans to build a new fitness playground for the school’s older students.

pWest Melton School’s head boy Tait Spain, left, looks over playground equipmentplans with deputy head girl Ally Taylor


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A strong desire to ensure the history of the Whitecliff’s rail line is remembered has spurred local residents to pay tribute to the line in different ways, including history books and a possible commemorative site.

Hororata resident Bruce Maffey and his brother Richard have spent many years working on recording the history of the line which they will publish in two volumes, the first to be out later this year.

“We’ve included information about every person we could find who ever worked on the rail line,” Bruce Maffey says.

An interest in rail history had been passed down from their father who had been collecting information on railways.

“After our father died in 2006 it motivated me to get on with it. I thought it was our plan for life to preserve the history of the lines.”

Maffey says that the line began in 1875 and ran from Darfield through to Whitecliffs.

There were two trains a day and stations were at Hawkins, Homebush, Coalgate, Glentunnel, South Malvern and Whitecliffs.

“It was eleven and a half miles from Darfield to Whitecliffs.”

The initial reason for the Government building the line was to transport coal from several mines in Whitecliffs through to factories in Christchurch.

The trains also carried pipes and bricks from the pottery works and sand used in foundries to make moldings.

“It served the farming community as well. Stock would go to the freezing works on the train.”

The trains also carried passengers between 1875–1928, but the service was often slow with frequent stops and delays due to shunting. Maffey said it took an hour to get from Whitecliffs to Darfield.

With passengers travelling by bus and freight by truck, the Whitecliffs line became obsolete by the 1960s.

A group of people interested in preserving the history of the Whitecliffs line is being set up in Darfield by Don Chambers and Paddy McKay. ¢

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It’s all go at Racecourse Hill as owners Brian and Bernice Cribb rebuild and restore the historic homestead which was fated for demolition after the September 2010 earthquake.

“We noticed the homestead for sale on TradeMe, came and had a look at it and fell in love with it,” Brian Cribb says.

Damage to the house included the crumbling of a significant amount of the ground floor bricks, as well as losing chimneys and around one-third of the slates off the roof.

“We should have just gone and bought ten acres and travelled the world, but we had to stop it from being knocked down,” Brian says.

The Cribbs have used a combination of timber and steel framing to bring the house to 100% earthquake regulation.

Using local tradespeople was important to the Cribbs. Timber came from the Darfield Sawmill and replacement bricks were sourced from Canterbury Clay Bricks in Darfield.

The restoration has been going for around 12 months and will be completed in two stages. The

owners hope to move into the completed first wing soon,

and have the second stage finished by March next year.

The house is not the only part of Racecourse Hill to get a makeover.

The original landscape design plan has been located with the intention of restoring the gardens

to their former glory. Not content with restoring

one part of Selwyn’s history the Cribbs then turned their attention to another.

St Theresa’s church between Coalgate and Hororata was for sale and Brian and Bernice Cribb decided it would make a welcome addition to their new home.

They bought it, put in on a truck and it is now resting on its new home on the grounds of

Racecourse Hill. “I put the church here because something inside

told me to do this,” Brian says. “People say it looks like it’s always been here.”

The church is situated on an area of land west of the house, with a backdrop of the hill and poplar trees.


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Brian says he knew he wanted to have a church on the site and is hoping it will eventually be used for weddings.

The Cribbs have put in a new driveway off Gunn’s Road so that future users will have separate access from the homestead. A new amenities block is to be built nearby.

Built in 1911 out of native timber, the church still contains the altar,

confessional, church pews and organ. Bernard Duncan of the St Joseph’s Parish is very happy with the outcome.

“We are very happy about such a lovely building staying in the district,” he says.

“The buyer intends to continue to use it in a way for which it was intended which we are delighted about.” ¢

The land at Racecourse Hill was once part of a run of 40,000 acres owned by Alfred Creyke and John Watts-Russell.

The first house to be built on the site was later cut in half. One half was relocated just down the road and is now known as ‘The Oaks’.

The other half was moved to Bleak House Rd, but subsequently burnt down.

An area of about 4,500 acres

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The home is 743 square metres with bricks cladding the ground floor and a wooden second story.

The hill itself has been a predominant feature of approximately 30 metres in an area of otherwise flat land. It is thought that the hill was formed as a result of early seismic activity.

pThe Racecourse Hill homestead prior to the September 2010 earthquake

pSt Theresa’s church, formerly of Coalgate, now nestles in the grounds of Racecourse Hill, with the historic homestead in the background

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West Melton trainer Cran Dalgety has finally got a monkey off his back when he recently took out the New Zealand Harness Racing Trainer’s Premiership title.

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pCran Dalgety celebrates with his family after picking up his first New Zealand Trainer’s Premiership title. Pictured with Cran is his wife Chrissie (back) and children Carter, holding the trophy, and daughters Laura (centre) and Madison

The monkey was threatening to turn into a bit of a gorilla for Cran after finishing second in the premiership for the last four seasons.

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“It’s been a super all round effort and great to get there. We’ll takeour 30 seconds of fame and in a few years down the track, when we’re not quite as busy, we’ll be able to look back and think we did pretty good that year.”

Cran’s wife Chrissie, who has an equally impressive harness racing pedigree, says taking out the premiership title was quite overwhelming.

She puts her husband’s success down to him being a perfectionist.

“He leaves no stone unturned and is a great communicator when it comes to ensuring the owners are kept informed and I think the owners appreciate that.”

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from blocking up your spoutingGum Leaf gutter guard has been proven on 1,000s of homes across Australia & New Zealand over the last 12 years. Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with unique patented louvre which will even keep out pine needles. Will not rust or sag with age or load.Call Rohan Rudd for a no-obligation assessment and quote 0800 486 532

www.gumleaf.co.nzGumLeaf

Property Maintenance

CHIMNEY SWEEP. Servicing the Selwyn dis-trict. Weekends a speciality. Phone Rodney Carr 03 324 2999 a/h.

GLASS ALL glass, all areas, phone 03 318 4128 or 027 325 9854. Malvern Glass Ltd.

MALVERN WASTE SOLUTIONS, rubbish and recy-cling, domestic, commercial, skip hire, functions, locally owned and operated. Phone 03 318 7407. www.mws.co.nz.

SHOWERS, MIRRORS, splashbacks, double glazing. For all your glass needs please phone Man About Glass Ltd. Phone 03 317 9088 or text 027 227 9555.

Property Maintenance

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Quality stockfeed at competitive prices

We have a great range of stock feed for almost every animal. We sell hay, lucerne & baleage

679 Depot Road 03 312 3354 or 027 697 0677

[email protected]

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

From the Butchers Block

(Paddy’s Farm shoP)malvern Butchery

35 South terrace, DarfielD 751003 318 8208

sPecIals! Gourmet Sausages Gluten free Sausages

frozen Sausage Packs 4 for $10 while stocks last

Wanted to BuyANYTHING METAL including: cars, trucks and machinery. Please phone John on 03 318 0871 or 03 318 0650.

Anything metal collected - small to largePans, Heaters, Whiteware, Vehicles, Silos etc

YOUR LOCALSCRAPMETAL RECYCLER

Black Sheep ScrapLicensed Dealer

03 318 0633 or 027 255 4484Member Scrapmetal Assoc of NZ

Rollestoncostume hiRe

We have an ever groWing variety of

adults costumes and accessories and

can help you choose an outfit for

your fancy dress or themed party!!

SHOP HOURS monday 1pm – 6pm

thursday 11am – 6pm friday 11am – 5pm

and other times By appointment

4 OAK TREE LANE, ROLLESTON 7614phone: 03 347 4595 or 027 484 3040

email: [email protected]

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Bookings Essential

The Oaks of DarfieldLicensed Restaurant, B&B, Wedding/Conference Venue

Phone 03 318 7686www.theoaksofdarfield.co.nz

Sunday Roast – 3 courses $45ppLunch & Dinner

Jazz Night – 28 Aug at 7pmOpen Wed – Sun for Lunch & Dinner

Fine Dining Restaurant

A delightful vineyard setting

in the rural fringes of Christchurch

Brunch Thursday to Sunday 11am - 3pm

DInnErThursday to Saturday from 6pm

355 Buchanans Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch

Phone 03 348 8038 or [email protected]

Trades

furniturerestoration

All types of furniture and doors repaired, sprayed

or French polished.

free quotes318 0047

entertainment


The Record ClassifiedsPhone 03 318 8604

Closing date for classified advertising for the 14 August 2013 edition is 10am, Tuesday 13 August 2013. See our terms and conditions online at www.therecord.co.nz

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TradesTrades Public Notices

Situations Vacant

Plant SupervisorA full time position is now available for an experienced plant supervisor in our mineral processing plant at Coalgate.

A trade mechanical/technical qualification is required with relevant experience in engineering or manufacturing.

Applicants must be physically fit and hold a current drivers license, preferably with ‘F’ endorsement.

The company promotes a drug and alcohol free workplace in line with our Health and Safety Policy. Successful applicants may be required to undergo testing as required.

To apply please contact the office during business hours on 03 318 2701. www.transform-minerals.com

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

Need a Professional Electrician?

0800 LASER 4 U(0800 527 374)

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

Call Laser Electrical today

$55.00 +gst and installation

Philips SmartBright LED Downlight 12Watt DN052B

Replacement R80 option

Plumbing

ü Maintenance & servicingü Bathroom & kitchen renovationsü Mains pressure hot water upgradesü Blocked Drainsü Fully stocked vehiclesü Fast, friendly professional service

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West03 348 6920

0800 11 22 [email protected]

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

So try us first!

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

Builder Available for:• Farm Buildings• All other types of general

Building undertaken

MALCOLM LANG BUILDER03 317 9183 OR 027 437 6406

Malvern Air Conditioning & Electrical Ltd.

Heat Pump SupplyInstallationsServicing & MaintenanceHousehold Electrical WorkBusiness Electrical Work

•••••

Give Nigel a call now for no obligation free quoteGive Nigel a call now for no obligation free quote

Ph: 021 387 750 A/H 03 318 0030

PO Box 10, Hororata, 7544

Got Air Conditioning andElectrical Needs?

Trades

Concrete 2 U

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing

DECORATIVE STAMPED COLOURED EXPOSED

Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

For All Your Plumbing Needs

We’ll do it right & on time• No Job Too Small• Domestic & Commercial• New Work & Maintenance• AlterationsFast and friendly prompt service

Ph: 03 312 1280Ph: 03 312 1280 Mob: 021 898 380 Mob: 021 898 380

Reg.Reg.Craftsman PlumberCraftsman Plumber Mob: 021 898 380Craftsman Plumber Mob: 021 898 380 Mob: 021 898 380Craftsman Plumber Mob: 021 898 380

RADIATOR REPAIRS

Robby Wilson9 Downs Road, Hororata

03 318 0600

ã Repairsã cleanoutsã new cores

Plastic tank replacement

Big jobs, small jobs, odd jobs. From outside the home to inside the home. If you simply

just need a job done, give me a call.

Mobile: 021 562 252

Email: [email protected]

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COURTENAY TENNIS CLUB

A.G.M.Monday 19 August 2013, 7.30pm

at G Kerr’s residencePlease phone Graham on (03) 347 7008

or Leslie on (03) 318 1773 for further info

DarfielD Tennis Club

aGMMonday 12 august

7.30 pm

Darfield Tennis ClubroomsAll Welcome

Phone Glenys 03 318 8677

Greendale Golf Club (Inc)

ANNUAL MEETING

27th August at 7.30pm

in the Club House

sheffield tennis clubsheffield tennis club

annual general meeting

14 August 2013

at 7.30pm

Clubrooms

Sheffield Domain

STORE SALES CONSULTANTDarfield ITM is locally owned and operated. We are part of the ITM group that has over 90 stores nationwide dealing with both trade and retail customers. We are looking for a motivated store sales consultant to join our team who has experience in the retail and trade industry.

Key Job Responsibilities:• Customer Service• Ordering Stock• Receipting Stock• Merchandising/Promotions• Locating speciality items

To be the successful candidate you need:• Excellent customer service skills• Friendly and positive attitude• Have the ability to work alone efficiently and be part

of a team environment• Be organised and have the ability to manage your

time wisely.• Knowledge of the building industry would be an

advantage but not essential.

If you are interested in this role please send your application and CV to: [email protected]

Malvern Anglican Parish- St Matthew’s Courtenay at 8.00am, Trinity Darfield at 9.30am. 03 317 9079.St Paul’s Anglican - West Melton 9.45am Worship, Russell Couper. Bible Study Mondays 7.30pm, Tuesdays 7pm, - Prayer support. Penny 347 8139, Colin & Gail 347 8443 Rolleston Church - 10am Family Service 7pm Rolleston Encounter Cornerstone Kids during morning serviceCornerstone Youth 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 - DarfieldLife Group Bible Study Wednesday night 7.30pm, 7 South Terrace, Darfield, Hosts Alisatair & Fleur MacDonald,Enquiries: 03 318 8654Parish of Hororata Anglican - Rev Jenni Carter 318 0858, 9.30am St Johns, Hororata. www.hororataparish.co.nzDarfield Catholic Church - Sunday Masses 8.30am For Weekly Masses, and the Liturgy Timetable refer to thechurch newsletter. Parish Priest Fr Paulo Filoiai’i Ph 03 342 9763, [email protected] Hornby PresbyteryKirwee Community Church - 10am Kirwee Model School Library, School Lane, Kirwee, Morning Tea to follow,Pastor Brian Booth 03 318 1309.Hope Presbyterian West Melton - 9.30am Pastor available Tuesday 9.30-12.30 Pastor: Daniel Fone, 03 347 7509,Youth Leader: Sage Harris 03 980 2296 Ext 217Hope 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.nzDarfield 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 8345Malvern Co-Operating Parish - 9:30am Greendale, 10am Cafe Hope Sheffield – theme “Water”Glentunnel Chapel - Sunday 10.30am Worship and Communion Ph 03 318 8948 or 021 274 2548 www.glentunnel.org.nzMountain View Community Church - 17 North Terrace, Darfield Sunday Service 6.30pm Prayer 6.00pm PastorsWayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340

Verse for the Week: For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Rom 6:23

CHURCH NOTICES - Sunday 11 AugustPublic Notices

Public NoticesARION FARM Feather and Fur Market Day, Sunday 1st September 2013, 890 Mcleans Island Road, Harewood, Christchurch. Wanted, stall holders: Sell, trade, barter. anything plant, animal (birds, rodents etc) or mineral. Also, fundraisers wanted to run stalls, bbqs, raffles etc. And, entertainers: Anyone considered please enquire on the numbers below. Cost, $10 per site all profits for you to keep. We provide pad-docks and yards, space for you and everything else you bring. Contact before 17th August 2013 Suzie: 021 881 279 or Belinda 027 318 1387 or leave a message on 03 360 2192.


KIWI WRECKING 0800 262 288 or 022 342 7496

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