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Ray and Maree Goldring from Castle Hill are committed to conservation, including eradicating wilding pines from the Selwyn high country

Couple are conservation custodians by Belinda Cullen-Reid

A couple from Castle Hill are having a big impact on the local landscape with their work to help improve the flora and fauna in the hill country of Selwyn.

Ray and Maree Goldring have been involved with conservation for 40 years, doing work both professionally and as volunteers, including pest eradication, protecting native plants and animals, and educating others.

Ray said they have always had an affinity for the natural environment.

“It’s our second home, our heritage. It’s where we feel most comfortable and welcome. Our role now is to reverse some of the mistakes humans have enforced onto our natural environment

and to leave things better than when we found it.”

In 2008 Ray and Maree formed a group called the Waimakariri Ecological and Landscape Restoration Alliance which works to eradicate spreading wilding pines in the Upper Waimakariri and Castle Hill Basins. Ray is chairperson and Maree secretary of the group which consists of various organisations, high country farmers, Castle Hill villagers and other concerned members of the general public.

“Our main function is to raise finance to engage professional contractors and get helicopters in to eradicate the wilding pines. So far we have raised over one million dollars,” Ray said.

“The consequences of not undertaking this work are the complete loss of our iconic high country landscapes, subalpine and alpine vegetation and many of our current recreations, such as skiing.”

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Candidates for the West Melton beard growing competition got together for their regular support group meeting at the Selwyn town’s local tavern recently. Around 60 bearded contestants are vying for the prestigious best beard title which will be announced at West Melton’s 150th celebrations over Labour Weekend. Author and columnist Joe Bennett will head a team of three judges for the beard growing competition with colour, shape and length among the criteria for finding the winning beard.

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Darfield Primary sent two ski teams to the Porters Primary School Ski Champs recently. While the teams didn’t take home any prizes they had a great time competing against other teams. Back row is the Fast and Furious 4 team, from left: Scarlett Banks, Tom Norris, Krispin Mintrom and Georgie Sarginson. Front row is the Darfield Powder Punchers: Niamh Guy, Jayden Crawford, Bailey Crawford, and Ria Kelly.

Going native

Students from Sheffield primary show off their native bird models made during their options time this term. Students were able to choose from a number of different options including skiing, outdoor skills, patchwork, looms bands, jewellery making and cooking. Teachers are assisted by parents who volunteer their time to share their skills. With their models are, from left: Claire, Gus, Hannah, Holly and Jimmy.

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Plantation plans progress by Belinda Cullen-Reid

A working plan has been drawn up for McHugh’s Plantation near Darfield with plans to cater for walkers and mountain bikers, but horses may be left out.

Malvern ward district councillor Sam Broughton said over 80 submissions were received during the public consultation period with around half coming from outside of the Darfield area.

“The two most popular suggested changes were the separation of walking and mountain biking tracks for safety and the accommodation of equestrian aspects to the park,” Cr Broughton said.

“The working party discussed the merits of both suggestions and decided that they would work to separate the mountain bike and walking tracks.”

Cr Broughton said another common theme amongst submissions was the desire to keep a rugged and isolated feel to the forest.

“The working party balanced the desire to keep the forest wilderness aspect with the safety of its users and felt that a second loop track would not overly compromise the wilderness of the forest.”

“The working party also considered how horses could fit within the forest and felt that there would be scope for horses around the perimeter of the park which is off road and safe. There were concerns about safety if we were to encourage horses under the forest canopy.”

He said the working party has passed on the horse submissions to council to look for a larger more suitable horse area. The first projects to get off the ground are the cleaning up of the forest surrounds to be grassed and maintained, the fencing of park entrances and

Development plans for McHugh’s Plantation, Darfield, will ensure the rugged feel of the forest will remain intact but walking tracks will be more user-friendly

parking areas to keep vehicles out, and the formation of a new loop track and picnic area inside the forest.

“At the initial public meeting we recorded a number of contact details from people wanting to be a ‘friend of the forest’ and we will be using these details to be in contact when open days and working bees are required.”

Millennium fountain on the move by Belinda Cullen-Reid

West Melton’s Millennium drinking fountain is on the move to be given a face lift in time for the town’s 150th celebration in October.

The fountain, which was blessed and declared open on January 1, 2000, will be taken back to West Melton resident Peter Stafford’s place to be restored. It will then be placed on a new site in the town which is yet to be decided.

Mr Stafford said the fountain was paid for and built by local people as a way of acknowledging 2000 years since the birth of Christ.

The structure of the fountain is made from Waimakariri river stone and granite sourced from Christchurch. It was fixed to a pre-stressed concrete slab which meant it was able to be moved in one piece.

It is hoped the drinking fountain will be re-sited in time for the town’s 150 year anniversary over this coming Labour Weekend.

Peter Stafford stands aside the West Melton Millennium drinking fountain as it was being moved from its current position at the intersection of Weedons Ross and West Melton roads

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The Selwyn District Council is warning residents to be prepared for high winds in the coming months.

Last September Selwyn experienced its worst wind storm in nearly four decades, with winds gusting over 150kmh in parts of the district.

The winds caused power outages to 28,000 homes in Selwyn and Christchurch, with power outages lasting over a week in some areas of Selwyn. The wind caused extensive damage to trees and property around the district.

“Strong winds can occur at any time of the year but are especially common in springtime and Selwyn residents need to be prepared to cope with these,” council’s emergency management officer Ryan O’Rourke said.

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Power company Orion has also been reminding Selwyn property owners of the importance of trimming trees near power lines.

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Brigadier Phil McKee tells West Melton students the new war memorial does not celebrate war, but is there to remind people of those who sacrificed their lives

Ten-year-old Mackenzie Hoskins plays The Last Post while West Melton school principal Sue Jackson and new entrants Emma Richards and Archie McAnally take a moment to reflect

Brigadier McKee unveils the West Melton war memorial with help from new entrants Archie McAnally and Emma Richards

West Melton primary school teacher Shane Dawson and school caretaker John Blundell decided to build the war memorial because there was no such structure in the town.

“During the course of our research we found that a lot of the servicemen from West Melton had actually gone to our school,” Mr Dawson said.

The memorial is made using stones from the Waimakariri, Rakaia and Selwyn rivers.

“Our thinking behind this was that by using stones from the three rivers, it was linking the whole area. It also symbolises how people from different areas were forced together to work for

a common goal, in times of turmoil,” he said. A plaque engraved with the names of soldiers who died in battle was placed at the top of the memorial and a time capsule inside.

The memorial was blessed by Denise Sheat from Taumutu Marae and was unveiled by Brigadier Phil McKee from the New Zealand Defence Force who has a child at the school.

Brigadier McKee told the school and invited guests that it was fitting that the memorial was built during the year when New Zealand marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of WW1 and 150 years since the settlement of West Melton as a colonial town.

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At a poignant ceremony at West Melton Primary School a newly built war memorial was unveiled to remember those from West Melton who had fought and died at war.


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Painter flying soloCombining his lifelong loves of flight and oil painting, West Melton’s Michael J Osborne will showcase his aviation art at a solo exhibition at Terrace Downs Resort this month.

Mr Osborne is a retired commercial pilot who uses his insider knowledge of how aeroplanes work to help him perfect the realism style of painting aeroplanes.

“I know a lot about aeroplanes. I know how they fly and I know what parts do what and how it all works. I think my love of flying comes through in my work,” Mr Osborne said.

Mr Osborne began flying as a teenager — in fact he says he could fly before he had his driver’s licence. At the same time he was learning to paint with oils at Gore High School under the tutelage of Jeffrey Hughes.

“My mother always encouraged me to paint. My Grandfather painted in oils,” Mr Osborne said.

Some people may not see the two hobbies as being mutually beneficial, but Mr Osborne said his paintings helped him pay the way to get his

commercial pilot’s licence. He started by hanging a couple of paintings at the aero club in Gore, and before long was receiving orders from the pilots who came in, wanting to have personalised paintings of their own planes.

Mr Osborne said aviation art is huge and under the guidance of his agent, Rachel Inch from Terrace Downs, he plans to market his work worldwide.

As well as his original oil paintings Mr Osborne will sell limited edition prints and merchandise featuring copies of his paintings including mobile phone covers, mugs and fridge magnets.

“These days there’s a lot more opportunity to sell your art worldwide, with websites such as eBay.”

Mr Osborne’s exhibition Flying High: Aviation Art will run from September 19 until October 29 at Terrace Downs Resort.

Michael Osborne combines his love of flying with his desire to capture the magnificence of flight in his latest exhibition at Terrace Downs Resort

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Ray and Maree also belong to the Canterbury Environmental Trust and NZ Conservation Trust, helping to reduce predators such as stoats, weasels and rats which are responsible for killing native birds, lizards, geckos and insects.

“This involves positioning about 300 traps within the Craigieburn Forest Park and Castle Hill Reserve and checking and clearing them about every four weeks.”

“We have also instigated a possum control programme with Darfield High School students to help protect the threatened native mistletoe in a prolific

area of the Craigieburn Forest Park. Students have raised money for the purchase of self-resetting possum traps which they check regularly.”

Custodians of the Craigieburn Forest Park Environmental education centre they help with the environmental education and advocacy programmes for schools and other community groups.

“Native plants and animals don’t have a voice. We are part of the vocal and practical means of protecting our natural environment. It’s our way of giving back to the environment,” Ray said.

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Community to celebrate rural history by Andrew Sharpe on behalf of the West Melton 150th committee

This month and next will be a busy time for West Melton, with the community coming together to celebrate 150 years since the first family moved, to what is now a thriving town.

There are a number of events planned, with the first being The Time After Time Field Day at Lyn and Dave Robinson's Farm opposite 454 West Melton Road on Saturday, September 20.

The West Melton 150th committee's goal has been to celebrate the past, present and future of West Melton and the field day enables us to celebrate the past, while educating today’s children on their community’s heritage.

The day’s celebrations will trace the farming history of the rural West Melton community, from when wheat was king and forests were felled, through to the dominance of the sheep industry and on to today’s rise of dairying.

The field day event is a tribute to our colonial ancestors who first arrived in West Melton in 1864. The field day has been designed to portray what life would have been like for these hardy souls, including a colonial village with cottage and shops. Throughout the day there will be demonstrations of activities traditionally carried out in the West Melton rural community of the late

1800s. Local artisans will demonstrate the art of spinning and weaving while the blacksmith hammers out horseshoes for the working horses of the day.

Butter will be churned and bread made from locally ground flour while Mrs Allen fills the air with music played on her antique pump organ.

With an emphasis on our rural history, working dogs will chase sheep across the paddocks while Clydesdales and historic tractors plough the fields.

A West Melton shearing gang takes a break from working to pose for a photograph, circa 1900

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We are lucky to have a huge assortment of historical farming machines on display, and antique tractors and implements will be put through their paces in a competitive

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Community to celebrate rural history

Weedons schools will be able to have a special sneak preview.

ploughing competition. The fields will rumble as up to a dozen mighty traction engines will be put through their paces driving a sawmill, mill and oat threshing. It is going to be a sight to behold.

West Melton has always had an association with the New Zealand Army with our proximity to Burnham and the local ranges. Accordingly there will be a display of historical military vehicles and weapons.

On Friday, September 19 there will be a special Children’s Day where today’s students from West Melton and

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Storyteller Margaret Copland will welcome the children and take them back to West Melton in 1864. At the completion of Margaret’s story the children will be divided into groups and will be able to observe 10 customised demonstrations of activities and jobs traditionally carried out in West Melton.

Saturday will be the public day with more activities on display and the first of what will become a regular West Melton Farmers Market.

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Grubby business in the grass by Belinda Cullen-Reid

So you’ve carefully sown and nurtured your lovely lawn waiting for the lush growth of spring, but what are the browned off circular patches of dead grass?

Unfortunately the grass isn’t the only thing to get active in your yard, with grass grubs threatening to ruin even the most carefully cared for lawn as many in West Melton will know.

And grass grubs don’t just feed on grass, they will destroy the roots of other valuable plants in a garden as well.

You’ll notice around October that suddenly your well lit outdoor areas and windows are swarming with buzzing grass grub beetles, blindly battling for the light. This is the adult grass grub which has emerged from the ground where it has been busy laying eggs the previous summer, feeding on the roots of grass until spring.

From October through to January these seemingly harmless swarming beetles love to feed on trees and shrubs, especially those producing fruit. So, not only are they jiggering lawns but they are also damaging plants above ground

There are products out there which can help control this pest, including treatments for the lawn and sprays for trees and shrubs. While autumn is the ideal time to treat lawns, from October onwards is the best time to spray shrubs and trees, so talk to your local lawn care specialist now in preparation.

In the meantime here are a few tips which might help at least reduce the number of pests on your property.

LarvaeRemove any grubs you come across

when digging the garden. Digging over a garden in spring will disturb the larvae. Hopefully some helpful birds will assist in alleviating you from a larvae or two.

While you’re not going to want to dig up your lawn every year, aerating it using a plug or spiked aerating tool will disturb the grubs in a similar way. While it’s questionable whether aerating spiked shoes do actually aerate a lawn, they will be effective in skewering the grubs causing a quick and reasonably painless death.

Natural remedies include smelly oils such as eucalyptus, tea tree and liquid seaweed.

Another way of getting rid of grass grub is to roll your lawn in autumn when the ground is nice a damp. This will squish quite a few of the grubs, reducing the damage done to the lawn.

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West Melton lifestyle block owners Ron and Pam Panckhurst are a perfect example of people who make the most of every inch of their lifestyle property.

For the past 18 years the couple have enthusiastically utilised their two-hectare property, studying, growing, harvesting, and manufacturing a wonderful array of items for both home use and sale.

“It’s an example of a small block intensively used,” Ron says.

A ‘quick walk’ around the property turns into a two-hour sojourn through nooks and crannies filled with the weird and the wonderful. It’s mind boggling what these self-confessed passionate hobbyists have managed to incorporate onto their land.

“We’ve always been hobbyists. The family think we’re a bit over the top,” Pam confesses.

Further into the garden we come across a large structure fully enclosed with chicken netting, which Ron explains is the vegetable garden which is both animal and bird proofed. Nearby is a fully functional compost heap, and further on a worm farm.

Both Ron and Pam are passionate hobbyists who enjoy learning about the things they produce as much as actually holding the finished article.

Perhaps the most astonishing part of the property is the large shed which

Ron and Pam Panckhurst outside the purpose built cottage they had made for Pam’s lavender business

looks reasonably normal from the outside, but inside it’s like entering into Alice’s wonderland.

The first door reveals what appears to be a busy workshop. This is Ron’s space, where he invents all manner of things. Ron who was once a senior technician at the University of Canterbury now runs a small business from the shed, building amongst other things, purpose-built trolleys for research laboratories and interactive science exhibits for science centres all over New Zealand such as Science Alive.

“I’ve had exhibits travel throughout New Zealand to science centres and schools. I’ve probably built between 300 to 400 of them,” Ron says.

Through the next door is Ron’s rare wood collection including hickory, holly

and walnut. He’s been sourcing bits of wood for years and has them stacked ready for use on an important, yet to be decided project.

Squeezing past a van we enter a third room. This one is nearly full too, and what an array of items. Those that catch the eye are a collection of church organs and the torso of a female mannequin. The church organs have been salvaged for future restoration.

Next is the still for Pam’s lavender oil business, and then there’s the pottery kiln which hasn’t been used for a while but might be fired up again soon and possibly used for pottery lessons.

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Rows of lavender, in a side section of the garden, mature ready for cultivation These Riesling grapes are one of four varieties of grapes the Panckhurst’s grow in their own

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scales, tubes and unidentifiable gadgets and strange smells. I’m told it’s actually the winery, where they produce around 300 bottles of their own vintage a year. Ron has even made the grape press. Their vineyard supplies them with pinot noir, riesling, chardonnay and müller-thurgau grapes.

Always keen to learn new things, Ron studied viticulture at the University of Canterbury for a year.

“It’s a learning experience. I’ll always be that sort of person. While I’m able I’ll still be keen to keep learning. If you stop learning you stop living.” A back room

is dark and cool and is where the wine is stored in old wooden school lockers. There are different years, some more successful than others, but they always have something to take to parties.

“I’m interested in the chemistry of wine. I like to find out how things work, how they grow and how to use them,” Ron says. Pam’s passion is for the garden, especially her crop of lavender which is planted in a separate section of the property in neat rows. Lavender grows really well here. They have good frost protection. “My exercise is in the garden,” she says.

“You don’t always need a lot of land. Things like lavender, saffron, and our vineyard are all small. “We keep things small so we can manage it. We just want to use the land purposefully.”

True to the couple’s hands-on approach to their hobbies they are involved with every aspect of the lavender business from growing through to sales at local markets under the name Liddesdale Lavender.

“We grow and steam distill the lavender products ourselves. We include the oil in our own products,” Pam says.Their latest venture in the garden is

growing the crocus-type flower that produces saffron.

The couple harvest and dry the saffron and sell it in half gram packs at the Lincoln market.

Ron and Pam’s goal with their land is to be as self-sufficient as possible. Whether it be their extensive vegetable garden, orchard or vineyard, the philosophy behind their lifestyle is to work out what you need to do, and don’t be afraid to give things a go.

“Be organised and be enthusiastic. Carry it through,” Ron says.

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Last week I went to listen to Michael Corballis, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Auckland University, who was discussing his book, The Wandering Mind. This book praises the benefits of letting our mind drift.

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Our inner voice is designed to give us a mental kick into action, a way of motivating us to try harder next time, but it often leaves us feeling miserable, anxious or defeated, and can sabotage our efforts at trying new things.

You wouldn’t talk to a dear friend in that way, so why do it to yourself — the one person you want to succeed most? Next time you are about to let

your thoughts run away with you, decide which thoughts have merit, and phrase them in a way that feels good and encourages you in your endeavours.

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Malvern Anglican Parish — 8.00am at St Matthew’s in Courtenay; 9.30am at Trinity Darfield; The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin. 03 317 9079. malvernanglican.wordpress.com.St Paul’s Anglican West Melton — Holy Communion with Rev. Ivan Jones. Bible study Mondays and Tuesdays — for more info contact Colin & Gail 03 347 8443 or Penny 03 347 8139.Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road — 9.30am Anglican Communion & Sunday School – Rev G Nicholas,5.00pm Catholic Mass. Contact Secretary Lynette 03 347 4599 [email protected] of Hororata Anglican — 9.30am St John’s, 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 Greendale — followed by Congregational Meeting, 10.00am Café Hope, Sheffield – “Fishing” 11.30am St Andrews, Glentunnel. 7.30pm “Quiet Service” at St Andrews, Glentunnel.Glentunnel Chapel — Sunday 10.30am Worship & Communion, 03 318 8948 or 021 274 2548. www.glentunnel.org.nz.Mountain View Community Church — 17 North Terrace, Darfield Sunday Service 6.30pm, Prayer 6.00pm, Pastors: Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340.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: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Prov 1 v7

CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 14th September

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

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

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

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

For SaleLOTS OF NEW STUFF ARRIVING FROM THE 1ST OCTOBER. Maxi Till Points, Parker-Legging Combo, Snow Shovels, Work Boots & Shoes, Lawn Seed-Fert Spreaders, Nuts, Bolts, Washes, Thread Tape, “Duck” Tape. MAXI TILL POINT, HARVESTER MARKETS, 91 HORNDON ST, DARFIELD. PHONE 03 318 8229

HORNBY SPORTS & Outdoors, closest stop for all of your fishing needs. Rods, reels, lines (braid & nylon) waders & tackle. www.hornbysports.co.nz, 03 349 7484.

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AIRPARK 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.

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

SELWYN SIGNS — Fred Maynard. Phone: 03 329 7371. Mob: 027 260 7628. Email: [email protected]

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.

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

OXFORD APPLIANCESMurray Dawson

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

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Health and Beauty

YOGA CLASSES – Monday 7pm at Sheffield Hall & Wednesday 12 noon at Darfield Rec. Centre. Open class to suit all levels. Everyone welcome. Call Geraldine, 03 318 3012.

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158 Bealey Rd, Aylesbury 03 318 1293 or 027 614 8701

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Situations VacantPART-TIME WORKER needed for show dog kennel, must have experience with dogs and be able to work some weekends. Call Sheila Morris (03) 318 1152

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