you magazine may 2014

youmagazine

MAY

10 2014

GIRLS GEAR UP TO HAVE A BALL

OUR FANTASTIC MUM MAKEOVER

youmagazine

PUBLISHER Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd307-7900 l www.guardianonline.co.nz

Editorial contact Lisa Fenwick • 307-7929 • [email protected] Advertising contact Ashleigh Fraser • 307-7975 • [email protected]

Material in YOU is copyright to the Ashburton Guardian and can not be reproduced without the written

permission of the publishers

110414-tm-078 110414-tm-083

photo tetsuro mitomo 110414-tm-084

Above (from left) – Angus and Aileen Johnson, and Joan Wilkinson.Below left – Lorraine Geddes and Errol Croy.Below right – Graeme and Maureen Hathaway.

LAYER UP BEFORE

THE TEMPERATURE DROPS

Editor’s noteWelcome to our special Mother’s Day edition of

YOU magazine! It gave the YOU team a real buzz to

see how our Mother’s Day makeover winner, Heather

Robertson, looked after her special day and especially

the big grin she had on her face with all the pampering

from local businesses. She looked fantastic!

We even have a super-fit mum of five, Monique

Rouxel of Figure Fitness, who is an amazingly busy

woman. I feel tired just looking at the photos.

And if you’re wanting to whip up something special

for mum on Mother’s Day, try our food columnist Marg

Brownlie’s brunch recipes, she assures us they are

divine. I think she should start bringing them in for staff

to do taste tests. Methven’s Jane Logie (nutritionist,

herbalist and chef) talks about celiac disease and gives

us a gluten-free recipe, chicken chilli pad Thai, to try.

We’re also excited to have a couple of new columnists

beginning this month.

Ashburton mum Ally Lamb is going to keep us

updated on fashion, with her very own quirky twist and

Wendy Millichamp of Lilyfields in Mt Somers is sharing

her love of autumn in the garden.

With a bumper 48-pager this month, we have a bulb

pack to give away, a sneak preview of the Ashburton

College Ball, top 10 tips for staying healthy, our

usual product and fashion pages and photos of Mid

Cantabrians out and about.

Here’s hoping it finds you fit and well and over the

bout of nasty bugs that have hit many of us hard

recently and we hope you enjoy this month’s YOU

magazine.

Cheers, Lisa Fenwick

P2 who’s out and about

P4 Mother’s Day makeover

P10 one fit mum

P12 are you coeliac

P14 it’s college ball time

P16 ball fashion from Ally Lamb

P20 brunch recipes from Marg Brownlie

P28 hot clothing on offer

P34 women in business

P38 10 common health mistakes

P42 gardening: get your broad beans in

P43 gardening: autumn colours

P44 gardening: bulb pack giveaway

P46 who’s out and about

2 | YOU Magazine

Mid Canty Choir Concert

Above – Rachel Curd (left) and Michelle Thomp-son.

Above (from left) – Norman Wilson, Audrey and Ken Piercy.Below – Johnny Doyle (left) and Simon Fleetwood.

Above – Betty Wilson (left) and Mollie Smith.

photos tetsuro mitomo 040514-tm-138

040514-tm-140

080314-tm-143

040514-tm-141

040514-tm-139

The Fitness Shop

Ashburton: 161 Tancred St, 03-307-1600Timaru: 84 Stafford St, 03-688-8200

www.fitbiz.co.nz0800-348-249

Locally Owned & Operated Free Assembly & In town delivery*

We don’t sell beds, tVs, fridges... Just health and fitness products!

froM $399eXercYcles

*conditions apply.

saVe $200froM $999treadMills

saVe $600

Above (from left): Sarah, 8, Andrew and Liam, 12, Wilson.

YOU Magazine | 3

Ashburton races

Heather Robertson looks amazing after her Mother’s Day makeover.photos donna wylie 280414-dw-286

280414-dw-008

4 | YOU Magazine

BEFORE AFTER

YOU Magazine | 5

Cnr East & Burnett Street Ashburton03 307 7411

All your beauty requirements in one convenient location


Visit us at Body ‘n’ Beauty Worx for your own winter

make over.





make over.

Cnr East & Burne� Street, Ashburton | 03 307 7411VISIT US FOR YOUR OWN WINTER MAKEOVER

by Sue Newman

Life hasn’t worked out exactly the way Heather Robertson planned, but, looking back there’s very little she’d change.

Most of her adult life has been spent doing things for other people and the mod-est mum of four admits she’s spent little time – or money – on things that are just for her. Recently, however, her family made sure that she was rewarded for ‘just being mum’, nominating her for the Guard-ian’s Mother’s Day makeover competition.

When she discovered she’d won, Heather was over-whelmed. The way she’d lived her life was no different to other women, she said, the

sacrifices she’d made and the volunteer hours she’d given to family – and strangers – no more than others had given.

The modest mum was stunned by her win, but by the end of her day of pamper-ing she couldn’t stop smiling – before she dashed away to collect grandchildren and run another errand for one of her elderly friends.

If fate had been a little kinder, it’s unlikely Heather would have featured in the makeover feature.

She grew up in Gore, a farmer’s daughter who loved the land and loved animals.

“I was 15 and my dad died unexpectedly on Christmas Day and all my dreams went out the window. I wanted to be a vet or at least to work

with animals, maybe as a vet’s assistant, but I had to leave school and work on the farm,” she said.

Her twin brother also found his school days were over, but a return to the family farm was exactly what he wanted. Fate was to step in again, however, when he too died at 18 from cancer.

Life in rural Gore became Heather’s life, working on the family farm and then meeting the man who would become her husband.

The years ticked by and Heather counted her blessings in four children. Back then few women worked when their children were small and that suited Heather. She loved be-ing a mum and loved the busy-ness that came with ensuring

she was actively involved in her children’s schooling and activities.

The family moved to Aus-tralia for a short time before returning to New Zealand and settling in Ashburton in 1986. After more than 25 years it’s the place she now calls home. It is also the place where she became heavily involved in working with older people.

She lived on Cox Street and the RSA was just down the road. At that time Heather was a keen pool and darts player and that meant time at the club.

“I became involved as a volunteer driver for the RSA and did a few jobs for people through that and I guess it just snowballed,” Heather said.

continued over page

OUR MOTHER’S DAY WINNER’SstunningMAKEOVER

Heather Robertson is this year’s Ashburton Guardian Mother’s Day makeover win-ner.

She was nominated by her daughter Andrea, who said the makeover would be a small way of thanking her mum for her endless support she had given, not only of her own family but to many el-derly people in the Ashburton community.

“Over the years she has given so much of her valuable time to other people without a second thought…” Andrea wrote.

As part of her makeover package Heather received:– Hair and make-up from

Minx and Body ‘n’ Beauty Worx.

– A new outfit from TCR, The Clothes Rack.

– A Swarovski necklace and earring set from The China Shop.

– A Mother’s Day dinner from Ashburton Trust at the Hotel Ashburton.

WINNING MUM

The “Glam Squad” Di and Lucy from Body ‘n’ Beauty Worx get to work on the face department. She has full make-up and her eye-brows shaped and tinted.

6 | YOU Magazine

[email protected]/thechinashopashburton

The Arcade, AshburtonSuppliers to CRT/Ruralco/RD1

Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm, Sat 10am - 1pm

Phone 03 308 2757Worth travelling miles for...

Jaguar - Jet $910

Gold Bella earrings $165

Black Slake Deluxe Bracelet $149

Area pendant $380

Alicia earrings $260

She became the helping hand and friend to many, getting groceries, paying bills and helping out around their homes and just be-ing a listening ear. She’s also a hospital visitor for RSA members, delivers meals on wheels and is a regular poppy day helping hand. It’s not uncommon for Heather to bundle up one of her elderly friend’s washing, taking it

home before returning it clean and ironed.“They like talking to you, having a yarn.

Many are just lonely and some of them have become friends,” she said.

Over the years Heather admits she’s been extremely frugal. She hates waste and doesn’t support the practice of binning any food that has hit its ‘best by date’.

“I suppose I’m known as a bit of a miser but I’ve always been careful. I always look for specials.” That frugality also extends to having her daughter dye her hair rather than ‘wasting’ money at a salon. She’s far more comfortable spending any extra money on her grandchildren, in using any spare time to be the family taxi driver or helping out at

school events.“I’ve never spent money on myself but

now golf is my only luxury, the only time I spend money. When I first started, my two younger ones said they thought I’d left home because they were so used to me being there.”

She is clearly uncomfortable with her fam-

The day begins with a new hairstyle – cut, colour and foils from Renee at Minx Hair Spa.

Christine Todd at TCR (The Clothes Rack) helped find colours and styles to suit Heather.

YOU Magazine | 7

CARDI - $110 (Right photo)SKINNY SH APE & LIFT JE ANS - $119.95 (Right photo)

ZIP POCKET DRESS - $139.95 (Le� photo)

Somerset House, 284 East Street, Ashburton | 03 308 7342

ily’s description of her as a mum who has been an amazing role model and an end-less support for her children.

For Heather, that’s just what being a mum and a nana is all about.

Being pampered for a day was a new experience. While partner Merv Brenton might be happy for Heather to treat herself,

it goes against her nature to waste money.It was an odd feeling anticipating the day

and if there was anything she was hoping for it was a new hairstyle, Heather said.

“It would be great to have a hairstyle created just for me and because I’m not a shopper, getting some new clothes will be pretty exciting too.”

what a way to travelYOU Magazine | 9

CRUISING THE PACIFIC

DESTINATION

AIMEE MANGIN

CruiseEvening

We will have guest speakers from Avalon Waterways Cruising and

P&O Cruises

Date Tuesday 10 June – 7pm

Please register by 6 June your attendance by phoning us

TRAVELEXPOUK EUROPE&

Travel presentations | Expo specials | Spot prizes Expert advice direct from the airlines and tour companies

Wednesday 23 October 2013 | 7.00pmHotel Ashburton | RSVP is essential

EXPO vONLYxDEALSHouse of Travel Ashburton | 03 307 8760

[email protected] facebook.com/HOTAshburton*Terms and conditions apply. Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details.

In January this year, I set off to Brisbane with my fi ancé for an 11-night cruise around the Pacifi c Islands. Our cruise

visited Vanuatu, Port Denarau (Fiji) Suva (Fiji) and New Caledonia. Cruising exceeded all my expectati ons in many ways and I just love telling clients about my experience.

I always had a percepti on that the more stops a cruise had the bett er but aft er cruising myself my whole way of thinking has changed. The ship itself is the desti nati on, the ports are a bonus. Our ship held 1998 passengers and had 910 crew members, we never once felt crowded and really enjoyed having a mix of age groups, everyone from families with children to middle aged couples to seniors.

At fi rst I was apprehensive about being on an 11 night cruise and only being at Ports for four of those days.

My fi ancé, being one of those people that always needs to be busy I was

worried he would get bored. Was I wrong! There is such a variety of acti viti es on

board. There really is something for everyone! Every night before bed we had the daily cruise magazine delivered to our room so we would be busy planning our acti viti es for the next day. My favourites included swimming at the one of the three pools, relaxing on the sun deck, bingo, games at the casino, movies under the stars, classes at the gym, relaxing at

the lotus spa and enjoying a cocktail or two!

The cruise entertainment staff also had competi ti ons running daily that could be enjoyed such as golf, table tennis, dancing and also a cruise talent show.

I have to say one of the best things about the cruise would have to be the food. It would be rude if I didn’t talk about it. It was never-ending and consistently amazing.

We had a set dining ti me of 7.45pm every night, I chose the later ti me as I prefer to eat later while on holiday, but just as popular is the earlier ti me of 5.45pm.

Some cruises have anyti me dining which allows clients to have the fl exibility to eat when they like.

I really enjoyed having a set ti me and since we were at the same table every night it gave us the chance to really get to know the others at our table.

Dinner was four courses appeti ser, entrée, main and dessert and the menu would change every night.

If we didn’t feel like going to the main restaurant there was the Pizzeria, the buff et restaurant. The Riviera Grill, a more casual opti on. The Sterling Steakhouse, the specialty restaurant, really nice for special occasions.

On top of all that there was 24-hour room service available for no additi onal charge. Never a moment to get hungry.

I really do recommend cruising to anyone of any age, such a great way to travel.

The ship is a desti nati on in itself and then you get to experience amazing desti nati ons along the way. Don’t forget it’s great only having to unpack once!Max Bullivant and Aimee Mangin standing in the Atrium of the ship.

10 | YOU Magazine

THIS IS ONE

busy mumby Erin Tasker

Monique Rouxel is a mother of five who likes to keep fit.

But life can be a juggling act when you’re a mum to five busy girls like Ashley, 7, Ruby, 6, Keisha, 4, Kauri, 2, and Trinity, four months, so Monique has brought work and fitness to her.

She’s started up Figure Fitness Ash-burton, running fitness classes from the comfort of her own back yard.

It’s something that started small in February, but has already exceeded her

expectations.It’s about fitness, but it’s also about

fun. Monique says those who come to her classes work hard, but have a laugh as well, and she’s already starting to see some results. “There’s one lady who’s had lower back pain all of her life and she said it’s already starting to go away.”

Monique has always loved keeping fit. She grew up in North Otago and left school at 16 to join the army. She spent 10 years in the army as a chef and doing part time physical training.

“I always loved fitness but that’s how I learnt the skills to run a class,” she said.

Figure Fitness Ashburton’s Monique Rouxel is balancing work with life as a mother of five kids, (back row, from left) Ruby, 6, Keisha, 4, and Ashley, 7. Bottom row: Trinity (left), four months, and Kauri, 2. photo tetsuro mitomo 270214-tm-165

FREE MAKEOVERS ALL DAY 21ST MAY

Allenton Shopping Centre67 Harrison Street | Phone 03 308 6030

Prepare for winter with Buccaline$12.99 FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY!

Saturday 10th May – Saturday 24th May

Up-to three months

protection for the whole

familyMedicines have risks and

benefi ts talk to your health professional.

BOOK YOUR appointment now!Special Loreal make up

deals on the day.

YOU Magazine | 11

She went on deployments to East Timor and on exchanges with the Aus-tralian and British army. But being in the army and having a family wasn’t ideal.

So she left the army when she was due to have her second child, and moved to Ashburton with her partner Matiu Andrews – who she met in the army.

Matiu has been supportive of Mo-nique’s latest career move and both have been blown away by how popu-

lar Figure Fitness has been.Monique was already known in

Ashburton fitness circles. She used to work at Con-

figure Express, but she’s also been

known

for her own training, which she de-scribes as intense.

“I trained right up to 40 weeks of my last pregnancy and I became quite famous for it,” Monique said.

Figure Fitness can be intense and sore muscles the next day can be expected, but it’s something anyone can do, she said.

“I wanted to make it available to everyone so in the morn-ings, for example, people can bring their kids – we have a playground outside - they will just have to be

their own responsibility because there’s no one here to look after them,” she said.

“And I haven’t made it really expen-sive.”

Her kids help her set up if they’re there, and are then looked after by a

friend’s daughter while their mum takes the

class.“I originally thought

I would only have

about half a dozen

women, from the ladies who had asked

and who I had trained before,

but it’s just got so big,” she said.She now takes

classes three mornings a week, one on Sundays and

four in weekday evenings.“I found it quite good other-

wise you’re just sitting around. It gives you that motivation to do something in the evenings,” she

said. When you’ve got five kids, being a mum can consume your life.

“Before I started this job I was actually kind of bored. You kind of walk around in circles when the baby’s asleep but you can’t really start doing things be-cause you just don’t know when she’s going to wake up,” she said.

Her classes are outside – weather permitting. If it rains she brings them in-side. Fortunately, she has a big lounge.

She works her clients hard but they have fun at the same time, as does Monique.

“I’m definitely having fun and the money makes everything worth it. We can do things on the weekend now,” she said.

Raising five children isn’t cheap – and neither is building a triple garage outside to become a home for Figure Fitness Ashburton, on which building is soon to start - so having two incomes coming in again is making a huge differ-ence.

Monique likes living a healthy, fit life, and she’s hoping it’s going to rub off on her children.

“The kids are thriving on it. We always encourage healthy living with them and this is leading by example.”

Monique Rouxel leads the way and shows how it’s done during her Figure Fitness class.

070314-tm-226 photos tetsuro mitomo 070314-tm-254

Right – Chicken chilli pad Thai. photo jane logie

12 | YOU Magazine

28 Barnard Street, Timaru | (03) 684 5004

2899

584A

A

feels like home

Ashley Milliken

28 Barnard Street, Timaru • Ph: (03) 684 5004

LYNBROOK2 seater settee

A cosy settee at a hot priceSeveral colour and fabric options available

Only...$599

MADE IN NZ at affordable pricesat affordable pricesQuality NZ made lounge suites

These suites are available in different combinations and a large range of fabrics

Talk to us about FREE delivery to Ashburton See us for a wide range of furniture

ParklaneAston Onyx fabric2+2.5, Only $3299 Urbis

Advance Alloy fabric2+2+Corner, Only $3999

UrbisAdvance Alloy fabric

2+2+Corner, Only $3999

combinations and a large range of fabrics

OakdenMagellan Parchment fabric

2.5+1+1, Only $4635

It is coeliac awareness this month and the disease is often not well-known or understood.

In my column this month I’m explain-ing why it occurs and how it can affect so many. It can be a stressful disease for some people.

Coeliac disease (pronounced see-lee-ak) is a medical condition that is an auto-immune disorder and an inflamma-tory condition of the small intestine. Also known as (GSE) gluten sensitive enter-opathy or coeliac sprue.

Coeliac disease is caused by an inflam-matory response to an intolerance to gluten, a protein called gliadin, which is found in wheat, and similar proteins found in barley and rye. The immune system is activated in response, when gluten is eaten, and produces antibodies which will then damage the lining of the small bowel.

Inflammation occurs and damages the hair-like projections (villi) in the small intestine, which then become inflamed and flatten and are responsible for ab-sorption of nutrients.

Digestion is therefore decreased, due to the damaged villi, creating an inability

for nutrients to be absorbed correctly, during the digestive process, especially vitamins and minerals, such as folate, iron, B12 and calcium. Scarring may be a consequence to long-term exposure to gluten.

Coeliac disease may develop over a long duration and is often undiagnosed, due to the fact that gluten sensitivity af-fects many in a variety of ways.

The disease can affect approximately one in 100 New Zealanders, and can oc-cur at any age.

The symptoms in children can be more intense with the classic symptoms such as diarrhoea, irritability, weight loss, swollen tummy and delayed growth after the introduction of gluten foods in the diet.

Whereas in adults, symptoms may not be so defined, even though there is damage to the small intestine, and is generally undetected until complications occur, ie iron deficiency, causing prob-lems such as anaemia.

Common symptoms of coeliac disease are varied: Weight loss (although weight gain is possible), stomach cramps, bloat-ing and flatulence, bulky fatty, pale, foul smelling bowel motions, diarrhoea or constipation, vomiting and nausea, fatigue, irritability, skin rashes such as dermatitis herpetiformis, muscle cramps due to low calcium levels and anaemia.

Coeliac disease is considered difficult to diagnose due to its varied symptoms and long duration of onset.

Diagnosis focuses on a medical history: Gathering symptoms, family history, ge-netics, unexplained nutrient deficiencies, blood tests and a small bowel biopsy, showing that the lining of the small intestine has been damaged is important for a definitive diagnosis.

Complete removal of gluten and gluten containing foods from the diet is para-mount for the treatment of the disease. Small amounts can harm, therefore strict

attention to a lifelong gluten-free diet is required. Removing gluten allows the small intestine to recover and inflam-mation to disappear, along with any disorders that have occurred with the condition.

Understanding what it is like to be un-able to consume gluten is important as many of the population suffer with the condition and are not always understood as to why they have the condition and the importance of complete avoidance of gluten and gluten based products in their everyday diets.

With the compliments of Jane Logie, a medicinal herbalist, clinical nutritionist

and chef from Methven

UNDERSTANDINGcoeliac diseaseNATURALLY YOU

Jane Logie

by Jane Logie

400g of pad Thai rice noodles 4-6T of peanut oil (can substitute with

sesame oil) 4-6 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 2T of ginger, chopped finely 2 whole spring onions sliced on an

angle ¼ to ½ t red chilli paste (optional) (or

substitute with green chilli or ½ t of chilli flakes)

600g of cooked chicken, sliced (breast or thigh)

4T of chopped chives, diced (or garlic chives if you have these in garden)

4T of roughly chopped coriander leaf 4T of brown sugar ½ C of roasted, unsalted peanuts,

chopped (can substitute with cashew nuts)

5T of fish sauce Juice of 1-2 limes or 1-2 lemons (as a

substitute) 2 eggs beaten with pepper and pinch

of salt added Coriander and peanuts to garnish Serves 3- 4

– Put the noodles in boiling water, for 6-8 minutes, until just soft so they

bend easily but are still firm. Drain and rinse briefly with cold water to keep from sticking. Set aside.

– Add peanut oil in frying pan or wok, heat, then gently fry the garlic, ginger, spring onions (reserve half of cori-ander and spring onions). Add chilli paste, cook until soft.

– Add the rest of the ingredients except the eggs and garnish (reserve half of the chives and coriander). Continue to fry in wok or large frying pan, adding the noodles, use a little more oil if re-quired. Add ¼ cup of peanuts (saving ¼ cup for garnish).

– Add egg mix pouring slowly all over,

and continue to mix, and cook for a minute or two until noodles are hot and eggs are cooked. Add the rest of the coriander and spring onions, stir in thoroughly.

– Decorate with coriander and peanuts, serve hot, in a bowl with a spoon and fork to eat.

Variations: Substitute chicken for

prawns or create a combination of 300gm prawns and 300gm chicken. Can make hotter if preferred by doubling chilli seasoning. Add ½ cup of bean sprouts with noodles after eggs are cooked through.

Chicken chilli pad Thai (gluten free)

YOU Magazine | 13

14 | YOU Magazine

SHOW OFF YOUR STYLEFREE SHIRT HIRE WITH EVERY

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR MT HUTT AND ASHBURTON COLLEGE BALL STUDENTS

$109.90 SUIT HIRE

www.sparrows.co.nz

Phone 03 308 5771

East Street, Ashburton

GEARED UP AND READY

for the college event of the yearFor Danielle McNab and Marjenta Chat-terton, Ashburton College’s 2014 school ball will be about much more than pretty dresses, fancy hair and painted nails.

That’s because they’re the brains of the operation; the heads of the school’s ball committee, charged with putting together a successful event.

And with the days rapidly counting down to the June 20 extravaganza, they’re con-fident they’ve got everything in hand and are now at the finalising details stage.

Their committee consists of another nine young women and together they organise the venue, the decorating, the band, the photographer, the food, and everything else in between. It’s something Danielle has some experience in, having been the Year 12 representative on the committee last year, so she knows the importance of being organised and making big decisions early.

One of those decisions is the ball’s theme and this year they’ve gone with something a little different – The Great Gatsby, based on a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald which was recently made in to a movie starring Leonardo Di Caprio.

That will be their inspiration for the decorations at the Hotel Ashburton on the night and although people haven’t really

dressed to themes in the past, this year they’d already heard of girls who were drawing some 1920s inspiration for their gowns and accessories.

For many girls, the dress is the biggest deal of the ball. Everyone looks at what everyone else is wearing and no-one wants to turn up in the same dress as someone else.

With that in mind, many girls get their dresses made these days to ensure they’ll be different, or buy online.

Danielle has had her dress made at Christchurch company Pretty Things for the second year running. The fuchsia pink dress she’ll wear was designed by her and especially made for her.

Meanwhile, Marjenta has gone down a path more common in years gone by, before the days of buying online. She’s bought off the rack, finding her perfect dress – in black and gold.

continued next page

School balls are the highlight of the school calendar for many and this year Danielle McNab and Marjenta Chatterton have been tasked with heading up the organisation of Ashburton College’s extravaganza. Erin Tasker reports.

This year’s Ashburton College ball theme is The Great Gatsby. The 1920s is the decade in which fashion entered the modern era – cloche hats, bobbed hairdos and shift dresses.

YOU Magazine | 15

“Last year I got my dress online and it was good for me, but it wasn’t the colour I was expecting.

“It was fine, but this year I kind of wanted to go into a shop and find what I wanted.”

And fortunately she was able to – she found her perfect dress in the first shop she tried.

Now she’s just got to find perfect shoes to match.

A role on the school ball committee is a sought after one, but it’s also a busy one. The day of the ball will be hectic for the girls and their committee.

Danielle and Marjenta will set up the venue, rush away to get glammed up, at-

tend a pre-ball event and then be the first to arrive, ready to greet arrivals. They and their team will also be the last to leave, and be back the next day to clean up.

But they can’t wait.“It will be amazing being there and think-

ing we put this together, because it’s scary to think there would be no ball without

us,” Danielle said. They’ve organised all they can, now they just need the weather to play along and have their fingers and toes crossed that they don’t have to deal with the repeat of last year’s drama, where the ball had to be postponed to another date at the last minute due to atrocious weather.

Danielle McNab (left) and Marjenta Chatterton will be dressed to impress at June’s Ashburton College ball; an event they’re heading the organising of.photo tetsuro mitomo 010414-tm-018

322 East Street, Ashburton | 03 307 1951

INTRODUCING THE

SHOE COLLECTION

16 | YOU Magazine

BALL NIGHT WOES?

Just keep it simple

It’s ball season! You’ve spent time finding that perfect dress, the most elegant shoes, your nails are done and your hair is flawless.

Everything has fallen into place and your date is the biggest stud at school, life could not get any more perfect!

If this is you, you deserve a beating. Realistically for the rest of us, nothing ever works out like that on the night!

My school balls were full of last-minute organising, terrible hair appointments (plural intended), my perfect date ditch-ing me and my “cool” mum dropping me off in our family wagon. Yet to my surprise, I still managed to score ball queen and have a fantastic night. So if you’re disorganised like me, have a budget in mind and just need some sort of

This yellow dress has a great one-sided neckline, so let that be the focus, again find some funky earrings and a detailed bracelet to pull off the look.

With this dress, you can also play with the colours of your shoes to change things up. With a purple shoe you could make your yellow dress pop, cre-ating a more upbeat vibrant look.

This black and gold dress paired with a chunky gold bracelet, black earrings and black wedges would keep the look simple,

elegant and funky. You’ll also look back on the photos in 10 years time and think “damn, dat girl’s got class”.

Former Auckland girl band drummer and lover of funky fashion, Ally Lamb, will give us her take on what’s hot and what’snot each month.

FUNKY ASH FASH

Ally Lamb

directions, here are a couple of ideas that may work for you.

First things first, to balance out your look, you need to figure out whether you’re want-ing a busy dress or a more tame elegant one with that single piece of bling everyone com-ments on.

I know on the night we want to wear every sparkly thing we can find, but other then at-tracting angry magpies, you’ll look like a hot mess, so keep it simple.

The two dresses I have picked both have detailed necklines, so wearing necklaces with these would be a no-go.

If you’re finding the coins in your pocket are non-existent come ball season then there are other avenues you could look at too. First off

If you’ve found a piece of jewellery that you’ve fallen in love with like I did with this funky stag necklace but don’t know how to match it with a dress, find a one-coloured simple dress with either a round, plunge or strapless neckline. Try not to have any sequins on the top of your dress as this will take the focus away from your necklace. If you can find simple earrings and

a bracelet that is the same colour as your dress you’ll

find it will pull your look together

really well.

ask around, a lot of people – including your parents or parents’ friends – may have something in their wardrobe.

For one of my seventh form balls I went through my mum’s old dresses from when she was in school and found an awesome black ball gown that we just placed a bright coloured necklace with.

Ashburton also has a great range of secondhand shops too, so before you get incredibly stressed, ask and look around! You’ll be surprised what you might find.

HairWhen it comes to your hair you know it best, remind yourself of what makes you feel you’re prettiest and don’t be afraid to go simple and leave your hair down or over one shoulder.

If you want to do a home job on your hair to save money, wash, dry and straighten your hair in the morning. If you’re wanting to have a wave or curl to it, make sure after you’ve used your irons to give yourself an hour for those curls to drop.

Make-upLast but not least make-up.Remember you’re already gorgeous

as you are, make-up should be used to bring out what you already have so a subtle brown or black smokey eye always works a treat, and to do this all you need is black or brown eyeshadow, a black liquid eyeliner, black mascara and a black pencil eyeliner.

There are some great tips on YouTube of how to create great eye make-up so use it to your advantage!

winterHANDLE WITH CARE IN





make over.

Cnr East & Burne� Street, Ashburton | 03 307 7411ALL YOUR BEAUTY REQUIREMENTS IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION

LIFT & LUMIEREAn intensive concentrated

serum to combat all signs of ageing and

minimise uneven pigmentation giving

smoother glowing skin





make over.

� e Diamond Oil range of haircare delivers oil enriched care for

dull/damaged hair. Hair feels stronger and

smoother, enhanced with diamond- like shine.

LEARN HOW TO ENHANCE YOUR INTUITIVE ABILITIESEMPOWER YOURSELF WITH A SESSION OR COURSE IN THETAHEALING™.

An Introduction course for ThetaHealing™ Basic DNA 2, to be held May 23 -25 9am - 5pm• Become a Certifi ed Practitioner in ThetaHealing™ • Learn to intuitively body scan and identify unconscious

behaviour patterns • Instil positive feelings • Promote effective changes to your physical, emotional and

spiritual wellbeing

Venue: JFM Advertising Design, cnr East and Cameron Streets, Ashburton

Check out my webpage www.sarndrafowler.co.nz for more details and upcoming eventsFor further information or bookings phone 03 339 6406 or email [email protected]

The dark mornings and gloomy evenings during winter can often deter you from your daily beauty

regimes. Who can blame us? We all want the extra time in bed than face the bitter temperature that we experience.

We have put together a few tips for you to remember when it comes to looking after yourself this winter.

Nourish your locksAs the artificial heat and wintry

conditions take their toll, you need to give your hair the support it deserves by trying a home made hair mask. You can try this by mixing up a single teaspoon of honey into one glass of whole milk then massaging it into your hair from root to tip. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water and shampoo. If you would rather save yourself the hassle, then Redken Diamond Oil is the answer.

Give yourself a high fiveThe skin around the nail bed is very

sensitive and can begin to peel and tear when your hands are dehydrated.

Keep a cuticle oil, cream, or balm close by. If you're on the go, you can also use your favourite lip balm.

The changing faceThere's no denying the effects winter

can have on our skin, and that's why it's important to change your skincare routine when the temperature drops. For example, if you're using a foam cleanser but the brand also offers a cream version, now is a good time to switch over.

Similarly, you should pay more attention to your skin's hydration levels over the coming months, and an easy way to do that is by incorporating a face serum into your night time routine.

Lift and Lumiere have their anti dark spot serum which you can apply after cleansing and before you moisturise. Just be sure to give it a few minutes to sink in before you add your moisturiser on top and don't stop using a serum when winter finishes it's also beneficial for improving the appearance of unwanted scars, blemishes and has anti-ageing properties.

Advertising feature

Who can blame us? We all want the extra time in bed than face the bitter temperature that we experience

“

YOU Magazine | 17

Surrounded

Elizabeth and Mike are happily married, living in a small English village, the same village where Mike

grew up. He is a policeman who is well loved and respected in the community. His mother also lives in the village and adores her only son.

On one life-changing night, Mike dies saving the life of a young girl who has fallen in the local lake.

Elizabeth’s grief is overwhelming. She

can’t cope with the fact Mike has left her and the events surrounding his death aren’t that clear. The story is told in the present tense with fl ashbacks to the past and the lett ers Elizabeth writes to the dead Mike.

As the story progresses it becomes clear Mike had secrets he was keeping from her and perhaps the marriage wasn’t as

perfect as she thought.At ti mes Elizabeth’s never-ending grief

seems a bit much, but with the arrival of her sister Mel, the mood is lightened a bit.

I really enjoyed the book – it’s very compelling and you want to keep on reading to fi nd out the full story. It’s a well-writt en story about love, loss and betrayal.

Adverti sing feature

212 East Street • Ashburton• 03 308 8309

this heart reaching and

emotional book.

bring in this advert and get

25% OFF

FROM AUTHOR STEPHANIE BUTLAND

BOOK REVIEW

NormaGeddes

18 | YOU Magazine

by water

YOU Magazine | 19

JFM

MUM ON THE RUN

Lisa Fenwick

MOTHER’S DAY MESSAGE

to the teenragers Dear teenagers,Mother’s Day is tomorrow, so I thought I’d help you out.

I’m sick to death of trying to be nice and not have expectations.

You are gorgeous teens, but just like every other child and teen in the world (or is that just the Western world?) you think the world does or should revolve around you.

I could say the expected stuff, like “I don’t need presents” and “it’s just like every other day”, but I’m not going to.

And of course if you ignore Mother’s Day I’ll still love you, I may just sulk for a while.

But actually, here’s the thing. It just doesn’t hurt you to make an effort for others, even if it is just me. It’s something every child needs to learn early – how to give of time, money and effort.

I’ve loved you at every stage of your life and every effort you’ve made on the BIG DAY for mum, but I’m so relieved I don’t have to suffer through cold, weak coffee and Marmite spread meticulously and (shudder) thickly on dry toast ever again.

You’re old enough to know now guys, the day is all about me. I want the Libby special of French toast and grilled banan-as and Ben, I want you to clean some-thing, ANYTHING (eg the bathroom) and not be able to say a cross or swear word all day. If I have to throw a tanty about it, I will.

When I raise myself from my throne in the morning I want complete adulation. Don’t expect that I’m going to be gra-cious and unselfish ... I’m done with that. I’ve spent years putting your needs first. Tomorrow’s all about me babies!

So, here’s the deal … I don’t care if you want seven of your friends over for the weekend, cause it’s not just my day

tomorrow. I’m going to claim the whole damn weekend. I don’t care if you want a ride somewhere, cause the only driving I will be doing is out for lunch.

I’m not bothered if you have no money, all I want in life is a child with a cleaning and gardening OCD! If the other teen could just have a passion for cooking, well I’ll be in heaven.

I don’t want any of your weak-kneed, selfish excuses … I’m special and I’m worth it.

In our household I earn the crust, I pay for schooling, trips away, clothing, food, camps, meals out, sports, drama and martial arts.

I cook, I clean and I throw out and re-place stuff that needs mending (there’s a huge carbon footprint right there).

So mums … I don’t care whether it’s Mother’s Day, your birthday or any other random day of the week.

Don’t brush your kids or man off when they want to make your day special. Don’t downplay what you do for your children and, most especially, those selfish little

units that we love so much, it does them good to see you as a person, as someone that they need to spoil a little.

That, unbeknownst to them, the world actually revolves around you and who-ever helps hold your family together.

For myself and my sisters, it was our muma. She died before she should have (as anyone we care about does) and I would love to have her around tomor-row. I wouldn’t spend loads of money on her, because she’s one of “those” mums – she would growl at me and tell me she doesn’t need anything. And she would never stay in bed long enough in the mornings to give breakfast in bed, so we always had to order her back to bed.

But I would love to have her around any day of the week, even when she’s harass-ing me about the gardening.

Here’s to you mum!

PS: Yes I know that because of this column Mother’s Day is cancelled once the teenragers sneak a peak, but I’m okay about that. I’ll take myself out for lunch!

20 | YOU Magazine

RIP INTO Amidwinter brunch 2T vegetable oil 1t sesame oil 3 spring onions, thinly sliced 1t black mustard seeds 1/2 t turmeric 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 red chilli, de-seeded and thinly sliced 1/2 T grated ginger 1 large tomato, seeded and diced 10 fresh, free-range eggs 1t salt 1/4 C chopped coriander

– Heat both the oils in a non-stick sauté pan over a medium heat and fry the onions, mustard

seeds turmeric, garlic, chilli and ginger until the spring onions are tender. Add the diced tomato and cook for another minute.

– Whisk the eggs, salt and coriander in a bowl and pour gently into the sauté pan. As the edges begin to set, gently lift and fold them into the centre of the pan. Continue to cook in this way until the eggs are set but still soft and ten-der, bearing in mind the eggs continue to cook when you take them off the heat.

– Serve with either a good quality toast-ed sour-dough bread or naan bread.

One of my favourite times of the day to entertain is mid-morning.

In winter when our busy lives are con-suming us, the days are short and the op-portunity to sit with friends and family on a Sunday morning with a bottle (or three) of bubbles, good food, the fire roaring and laughter filling the room, I can’t think of anything I would rather do more on a cold winter’s morning (not too early, I might say).

The humble egg springs to mind first always. These masala scrambled eggs will have your guests begging for the next Sunday brunch date.

They are well worth the little extra effort as opposed to plain scrambled eggs.

Add a rasher or two of bacon on the side or even a good quality sausage and you have heaven on a plate.

FOR FOODIES

Marg Brownlie

Masala scrambled eggs

Below – Masala scrambled eggs.

Right – Autumn fruit compote with honeyed yoghurt. photos marg brownlie

YOU Magazine | 21midwinter brunchSalmon and corn muffins with cream cheese spread

These salmon and corn muffins have adorned themselves on my brunch table many a time and have never let me down. Always lovely and moist and hot out of the oven, served with a cream cheese spread, are always a crowd pleaser.

210g can salmon, drained 120g can creamed corn 1/4 C chopped fresh parsley 1/2 small red pepper, finely chopped

(optional) 2C self-raising flour 45g butter 3/4 C milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 C grated tasty cheese

– Lightly grease large deep muffin pan (1/3 C capacity).

– Combine flaked salmon, corn, parsley and pepper in a bowl. Sift flour into a medium bowl, rub in butter, stir in milk and egg. Stir until combined then stir in salmon and corn mixture. Be careful not to over mix.

– Then spoon mixture into prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle with cheese and bake in a moderately hot oven for about 30 mins. Serve with cream cheese spread.

Creamcheesespread 125g tub soft cream cheese 1T cream 1t lemon juice (or more if you prefer) 2T chopped fresh chives

– Combine all of these ingredients to-gether and whip until smooth.

3/4 C castor sugar 1 1/2 C water 1 orange, juiced 1 lemon, juiced 3 cinnamon sticks 4 medium pears 4 medium apples (granny smiths are

best) 300g black grapes 1C dried figs, cut in half a handful of prunes if you wish

– Combine the sugar, lemon and orange juices and cinnamon sticks in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and then bring to the boil. Meanwhile, peel, quarter and core the pears and apples. Cut each quarter in half lengthways.

– Add pears, apples, figs and prunes (if using) to the saucepan, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 12-15 mins or until fruit is just tender.

– Remove from heat, leave to cool for an hour. Stir in the grapes. Pour the fruit and poaching syrup into a large serving bowl. Cover and leave in fridge until ready to use. Serve at room tempera-ture with some good quality yoghurt with a little honey or maple syrup stirred through it.

– Garnish with some of your favourite nuts, lightly toasted.

Now, you have everything you need for the perfect Sunday brunch.

Autumn fruit compote with honeyed yoghurt This is another must have at your brunch table!

verjus22 | YOU Magazine

BUTTON MUSHROOMS IN

Product of South IslandNEW ZEALAND

Nutrition Information:Average QuantityServing size: 200ml

Servings per bottle: 3.8 Per 100g Per serveEnergy 169kJProtein 0.3gFat Total 0.1gSaturated 0.0g

9.4g9.2g

3g

339kJ0.5g0.3g0.0g

18.9g18.5g

6g

Carbohydrate TotalSugarsSodium

Produced by: Jenny Dewar,7 Guinness Street, Timaru.Ph: 03 683 [email protected] www.jennydewarsverjus.co.nz

Bottled by: Lone Goat, Burnham

JENNY DEWAR’SMARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS VERJUSHandpicked from Pinot Gris grapeson the high sunshine, north facingMarlborough Blind River Vineyard.A sustainable vineyard ownwed byGraeme & Annie Giles.

Picked at a brix level of approximately14, the verjus is high in acid and low in sugarThe term Verjuice derived from Verjus,pronounced VAR-ZHOO, the French term forjuice of green grapes, dates back to medievaltimes. Verjus is now enjoying a worldwiderevival in cooking, replacing vinegar andlemon juice being a natural flavour enhancer.Verjus is versatile, delicious and refreshing.Uses are many including adding flavour tored meats, chicken, fish, vegetable dishesand desserts. A wonderful addition tosalad dressing, sauces and marinades.It makes a refreshing non alcoholic beverageserved on ice with soda.

Once tried you won’t be withoutJenny Dewar’s Verjus.Refrigerate after opening, it will keep for 4 weeks

MarlboroughPinot Gris

750mlNon alcoholic

Best Before: July 2015Non AlcoholContains: Pressed Grapes, SulphurDioxide (220), Ascorbic Acid, Tartaric Acid,No Sugar Added.

This is an averagemay changeslightly withseasons.

‘Home Chef’sUltimate Secret

Ingredient!’

180.00mm

100.00mm

Client:Corner Radius: 1mmDate:

Customer Sign-off:

Date:

Jenny Dewar’s15-07-13

Label Size: 180 x 100mm

Colour List:

Colours are indicative and should not be relied upon for colour matching

Description: Marlborough Pinot Gris Verjus 750ml Label

Please examine this proof carefully and mark whichever action is required.

OK to proceed OK to proceed with corrections as noted on proof Further proof required

Yellow Magenta Black Gold Foil Diecutonly

Cyan

Anything lemon juice or vinegar can do,

CAN DO BETTER

Home chef’s ultimate secret ingredient!

7 Guinness Street, Highfi eld, TimaruPh. 03 683 1722 | Mob. 027 232 6936 | Email. [email protected]

Check out my website for delicious recipes | www.jennydewarsverjus.co.nz

Talk to Jenny about tailor made giftbaskets filled with items from Mid Canterbury

thing lemon juice or vinegar can do,thing lemon juice or vinegar can do,thing lemon juice or vinegar can do,thing lemon juice or vinegar can do,thing lemon juice or vinegar can do,

CAN DO BETTER

Home chef’s ultimate secret ingredient!Home chef’s ultimate secret ingredient!Home chef’s ultimate secret ingredient!

[email protected]

Available from: Salmon Tales, Rakaia and Lushingtons

Ingredients 300g butt on mushrooms 1 large clove of garlic 1 onion 50ml Jenny Dewar’s Verjus 150ml cream 1 egg yolk Pepper Salt Flat leaf parsley

– Chop onion and garlic fi nely, then roast with a litt le butt er unti l golden brown. Add quar-tered mushrooms and fry gently. Deglaze with Jenny Dewar’s Verjus aft er a short ti me.

– Braise on low heat with the lid closed unti l the mushrooms are almost done. Remove lid and allow sauce to boil down.

– Remove from heat. Sti r egg yolk and cream unti l smooth, then add to the sauce and bring to the boil again for a short ti me

– Season to taste with pepper and salt. – Sprinkle with chopped parsley.– Goes well with tagliatelle or rice.


AND

CREAM SAUCE

Fresh home made baking… Rosie slice, carrot cake, Anzac caramel slice, date scones, cheese scones and let’s not forget our gluten and

dairy free Citrus cake.

These are just some of the favourites we have in store! Tempted?

New winter menu

out soon

Open 7am - 5pm, 7 days a weekFree Wifi instore

Phone: 03 325 4037www.dunsandelstore.co.nz

TACOS BLEND

&flavour thriftby Aimee Blume

One of the best things about authentic tacos – besides that they are delicious – is that they’re always simple and cheap to cook, usually made with the tougher parts of the animal.

The most popular traditional tacos found at Mexican restaurants are made with beef tongue (taco de lengua), cheek (taco de cabeza) or marinated pork shoulder (pork al pastor), long cooked for tender-ness, then served in small quantities in a warm tortilla with onion, fresh coriander and lime wedges for squeezing.

The most interesting of these, in my opinion, is the taco de pork al pastor, which is also the least expensive to make if you use pork steak. The bits of meat are crispy and caramelised, coloured bright orange by chili and spices. The taste is mild and fruity.

In Mexico, the meat for pork al pastor is cut into larger slabs and marinated with fresh pineapple and chilli. Enzymes in the fresh pineapple start breaking down the meat before it is cooked.

I eliminated the marinating step found in most recipes because meat cooked with a thick, sweet marinade often burns and sticks before the meat itself has browned. Fresh salsa would be a nice addition, although the tacos usually are served with

onion, coriander and lime only.

Quick pork al pastor tacos 680g pork steak 1T oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1t mild, dark chili powder 1T lemon juice 1/2 C pineapple juice 1/2 C chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste 8 to 12 flour or corn tortillas 1 bunch coriander, washed and

chopped 1/2 C minced white onion Lime wedges– Trim the bones and large areas of fat

off the pork steak and dice into 1.2cm cubes. In a wide pan, heat the oil and sear the pork, stirring occasionally, un-til very brown and crusty on all sides, 12 to 15 minutes.

– Add the garlic, stir and continue to cook for 1 minute. Add chilli powder, lemon juice, pineapple juice, chicken stock and salt and pepper to taste. Cover pan and simmer gently for 30 minutes, or until pork is very tender. Uncover and cook until dry, watching carefully so it does not stick or burn.

– Warm the tortillas and serve the pork in them with coriander, onion, and lime wedges. – SHNS

verjus22 | YOU Magazine

BUTTON MUSHROOMS IN

Product of South IslandNEW ZEALAND

Nutrition Information:Average QuantityServing size: 200ml

Servings per bottle: 3.8 Per 100g Per serveEnergy 169kJProtein 0.3gFat Total 0.1gSaturated 0.0g

9.4g9.2g

3g

339kJ0.5g0.3g0.0g

18.9g18.5g

6g

Carbohydrate TotalSugarsSodium

Produced by: Jenny Dewar,7 Guinness Street, Timaru.Ph: 03 683 [email protected] www.jennydewarsverjus.co.nz

Bottled by: Lone Goat, Burnham

JENNY DEWAR’SMARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS VERJUSHandpicked from Pinot Gris grapeson the high sunshine, north facingMarlborough Blind River Vineyard.A sustainable vineyard ownwed byGraeme & Annie Giles.

Picked at a brix level of approximately14, the verjus is high in acid and low in sugarThe term Verjuice derived from Verjus,pronounced VAR-ZHOO, the French term forjuice of green grapes, dates back to medievaltimes. Verjus is now enjoying a worldwiderevival in cooking, replacing vinegar andlemon juice being a natural flavour enhancer.Verjus is versatile, delicious and refreshing.Uses are many including adding flavour tored meats, chicken, fish, vegetable dishesand desserts. A wonderful addition tosalad dressing, sauces and marinades.It makes a refreshing non alcoholic beverageserved on ice with soda.

Once tried you won’t be withoutJenny Dewar’s Verjus.Refrigerate after opening, it will keep for 4 weeks

MarlboroughPinot Gris

750mlNon alcoholic

Best Before: July 2015Non AlcoholContains: Pressed Grapes, SulphurDioxide (220), Ascorbic Acid, Tartaric Acid,No Sugar Added.

This is an averagemay changeslightly withseasons.

‘Home Chef’sUltimate Secret

Ingredient!’

180.00mm

100.00mm

Client:Corner Radius: 1mmDate:

Customer Sign-off:

Date:

Jenny Dewar’s15-07-13

Label Size: 180 x 100mm

Colour List:

Colours are indicative and should not be relied upon for colour matching

Description: Marlborough Pinot Gris Verjus 750ml Label

Please examine this proof carefully and mark whichever action is required.

OK to proceed OK to proceed with corrections as noted on proof Further proof required

Yellow Magenta Black Gold Foil Diecutonly

Cyan

Anything lemon juice or vinegar can do,

CAN DO BETTER

Home chef’s ultimate secret ingredient!

7 Guinness Street, Highfi eld, TimaruPh. 03 683 1722 | Mob. 027 232 6936 | Email. [email protected]

Check out my website for delicious recipes | www.jennydewarsverjus.co.nz

Talk to Jenny about tailor made giftbaskets filled with items from Mid Canterbury

thing lemon juice or vinegar can do,thing lemon juice or vinegar can do,thing lemon juice or vinegar can do,thing lemon juice or vinegar can do,thing lemon juice or vinegar can do,

CAN DO BETTER

Home chef’s ultimate secret ingredient!Home chef’s ultimate secret ingredient!Home chef’s ultimate secret ingredient!

[email protected]

Available from: Salmon Tales, Rakaia and Lushingtons

Ingredients 300g butt on mushrooms 1 large clove of garlic 1 onion 50ml Jenny Dewar’s Verjus 150ml cream 1 egg yolk Pepper Salt Flat leaf parsley

– Chop onion and garlic fi nely, then roast with a litt le butt er unti l golden brown. Add quar-tered mushrooms and fry gently. Deglaze with Jenny Dewar’s Verjus aft er a short ti me.

– Braise on low heat with the lid closed unti l the mushrooms are almost done. Remove lid and allow sauce to boil down.

– Remove from heat. Sti r egg yolk and cream unti l smooth, then add to the sauce and bring to the boil again for a short ti me

– Season to taste with pepper and salt. – Sprinkle with chopped parsley.– Goes well with tagliatelle or rice.


AND

CREAM SAUCE

Fresh home made baking… Rosie slice, carrot cake, Anzac caramel slice, date scones, cheese scones and let’s not forget our gluten and

dairy free Citrus cake.

These are just some of the favourites we have in store! Tempted?

New winter menu

out soon

Open 7am - 5pm, 7 days a weekFree Wifi instore

Phone: 03 325 4037www.dunsandelstore.co.nz

by Carol Moore

The other day I was taking some time out and reflecting on the last two years after opening Finesse

Fitness in Ashburton (formerly Configure Express). What a time it has been and the positive changes that we have had on a number of members. I’d had some people ask what it’s like seeing ladies taking the step to joining the gym, moving forward and getting the successes of losing weight, toning up and improving their lifestyle.

A number of these members’ stories have been told in this magazine which has been fantastic and shows the confidence that these ladies now have to tell their story. There was Bronwyn, Fiona, Collette, the two Jos, Mandy, Nicola, Debra, Leah, Lora, Heather, Julie and Sarah.

All these girls have had great stories to tell and while they have stood up and told their story, there are heaps of others that haven’t. This is the great thing about running a business that achieves results for people and effectively life changing that will make their life longer and more

enjoyable. It is so awesome to see the changes made.

On reflection, one of these ladies’ stories hasn’t been told, and probably won’t be,

but the achievements are amazing. First, it is hard for some ladies to even step in the gym’s doors, that’s why at Finesse it is really good, as it is comfortable and everyone is put at ease when they come in. With only ladies working out, there’s no intimidation of a big guy pumping iron beside you. Plus, we have all the cool wee things that ladies like; like shower gel, hair straighteners and dryers, breakfast for the early workout before work.

With these comforts, it made it taking that first step so much easier for Jill (not her real name). Jill hadn’t worked out for about 15 years after having children.

She had previously been to a gym, had been active in sport and she knew she should be doing something but was embarrassed as she’d gained weight while

she had been effectively looking after her children as they grew up, doing things in the community and being the devoted wife. She knew she should be doing

something, but hadn’t and effectively she was 20 to 25kg overweight and the shock was that she had been diagnosed as pre-diabetic.

Jill didn’t really know where to turn and thought her life was going to be yo yo dieting and on medication for diabetes. Her doctor suggested she exercise and this may help with the pre-diabetes. This triggered her mind to the articles in You Magazine and after two attempts to come and see us, she finally got the courage to walk in the door and from there she was on a mission to spend some time on herself.

Jill allowed herself three workouts a week in the gym and did a couple of classes. She really enjoyed this after having to build the courage to come in.

She hadn’t been on a bike for a long long time and found spin a great release and loved it after getting the right bike shorts.

She never thought she’d enjoy the class as much as she did and now enjoys biking in the weekend with her husband - something she never thought she’d be back doing.

Then, yoga has been so relaxing and she is getting in touch with herself.

The commitment she made was fantastic. She did our nutrition and exercise programme to kick start her correct eating habit and then followed it up with doing personal training sessions. The great thing now is that she is 15kgs lighter than when she started and 10 per cent lower in body fat and no longer pre-diabetic.

Jill is well on her way to reaching her goal and I could not be happier, it is so great to see the smile on her face and the spring in her step.

Jill is the “what I love to reflect on and what we’ve achieved over the last two years”, and now, with changing to Finesse “Fitness for Women”, I look forward to many more success stories.

Advertising feature

years YOU Magazine | 23

No JoiNiNg feeOffer ends 31 May 2014

Level 3, Somerset House on Burnett Street | 03 307 7030 | www.finessefitness.co.nz

At any moment you can choose to be a better person, and create the life you desire, but what moment will you choose?“

TWO ON

Smiths City38 Kermode Street, Ashburton Samsung Galaxy S5 - $1049.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4” - $549.99 Mitsubishi Connoisseur 375L Multi Drawer Refrigerator - $1599.99

24 | YOU Magazine YOU Magazine | 25

EssentialsA

Annies Country Quilt Store167 Archibald Street, Tinwald Café de la tour clock - $59 Permin cross stitch sampler kit 54cm x 63cm - $225 Cecily apron designed and printed in New Zealand

A

B

C

Fusion GalleryEast Street, Ashburton Banksy prints - $32.90 Anorak range from - $23.50 Fantails set of 5 - $24.90

D

E

F

Paper Plus212 East Street, Ashburton Hand Pen Holder Love photo frame Friends ornament

G

H

I

J

K

L

Laser Electrical726 East Street, Ashburton Triguna 3 light pendant with laser cut shade - $358.80 Triguna lamp with laser cut shade - $87.99 Petto metal pendant black - $59.90

M

N

O

EssentialsA

Banksy prints - $32.90Anorak range from - $23.50 Fantails set of 5 - $24.90

D

C

G

I

E

B

H

F

M

O

J

N

L

K

by Amanda Wright

The era that brought Coco Chanel also

introduced shorter hemlines and fl appers. It was The Roaring 20s, and wholesome country girls were moving to the city to become independent. They were chic and head-strong, they had sass, and some committ ed murder.

The windy city is plagued by a seedy underworld of prohibiti on.

The air is rank with greed and

the justi ce system is too

corrupt to do anything about it.

Violence, exploitati on, treachery, sex, murder, greed, adultery and corrupti on.

Chicago.Variety Theatre Ashburton's

2014 musical producti on will

bring us this story of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song aft er another; accompanied by sultry dance moves.

Chicago the musical is based on a play writt en by Chicago Tribune reporter, Maurine Dallas Watkins, who covered the 1924 trials of homicides committ ed by women.

Chicago’s press and public during the 1920s had become riveted with these women, who had inadvertently become celebriti es. Watkins' sensati onal columns documenti ng these trials proved so popular that she

later wrote a play based on them, which was later adapted for both fi lm and Broadway.

The sati re on corrupti on highlights the fascinati on of Chicago’s “celebrity criminals”, at a ti me where good looks and public percepti on were the key factors in acquitt als.

Aft er months of auditi oning, Chicago is set to hit the stage

at Ashburton Trust Event Centre next week.

This year’s performance is being directed by Regan Jackson of Christchurch, a new director for the Variety Theatre, who had been trained by previous Variety Theatre

director, David Williams.Mr Jackson is assisted by

fellow Christchurch resident Luke Di Somma as musical director, and Amber Bailey as choreographer. Amber was part of the talented dancing team that wowed crowds during the Variety Theatre’s 2013 performance of Miss Saigon.

26 | YOU Magazine

ALL THAT

Variety Theatre Ashburton’s 2014 musical production will bring us this story of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; accompanied by sultry dance moves“

YOU Magazine | 27

jazzMade all the more popular by The

Academy Award-winning 2002 fi lm version, starring Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Richard Gere, ti ckets to the Variety Theatre’s performance of Chicago are already selling quickly, with local fans of both the musical and the movie keen to see the drama played out live in Ashburton.

A mesmerizing journey of unforgett able characters and show-stopping songs, the acti on is plenti ful as scene aft er scene is dramati cally played out. The universal tale of fame, fortune and heartbreak is capti vati ng, and you’ll fi nd your toes tapping along to the famous tunes that have made this performance a remarkable hit on Broadway.

The scene is set in Chicago, Illinois, in the mid-1920s. Vaudevillian Velma Kelly had been arrested for murdering her husband and her sister when she discovered them both in bed together. She and other

murderesses in Cell Block Tango in Cook County Jail are presided over by Matron “Mama” Morton, who has helped Velma become a criminal celebrity in the press.

Chorus Girl Roxie Hart is about to steal all of Velma’s notoriety. Roxie murders her lover, a regular of the nightclub that Roxie performs at, but tricks her husband, Amos, into believing that the murdered man was a burglar. Amos happily takes the blame for his wife, but aft er the police reveal details to him about the man’s identi ty, Amos puts the pieces together and the truth comes out.

Aft er Roxie’s arrest, she fi nds herself in jail alongside Velma and convinces her husband to hire the smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn, who is also Velma’s lawyer. With Billy’s help, Roxie is turned into a public sensati on, leaving Velma in her dust, forgott en and desperate to reclaim her earlier fame.

What follows is an intense series of events, fuelled by desperati on and greed. A show that needs to be seen to be believed.

Roxie Hart is played by Layna Hunt, as Ashburton woman who is a graduate of NASDA, the Nati onal Academy of Singlig and Dramati c Art, while Velma Kelly is being played by Megan Hamilton, a Rakaia mother.

Billy Flynn is played by Christchurch

man Blair McHugh, a teacher of digital technologies at Burnside High School and seasoned musical theatre performer.

The season runs from May 17 unti l May 24, ti ckets are on sale from the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

The scanti ly-clad performers deliver movements as steamy and sexy today as they were when Chicago fi rst appeared in 1975.

Whether you’ve seen the fi lm and want to experience the show live on stage, or whether you’re looking for your introducti on into the wonder of theatre, Chicago always delivers entertainment, and of course, all that jazz. Knocked out of the park by a dazzling cast, the bright lights of Chicago have never shone so bright, as what they do right here in Ashburton.


A mesmerizing journey of unforgettable characters and show-stopping songs

“

ChicagoA musical by

Fred Ebb.Bob Fosse,

John Kander and Maurine Dallas

Season runs May 17-24, 2014

Directed by Regan Jackson

Musical DirectorLuke Di Somma

ChoreographerAmber Bailey

Presented by the Variety Theatre, Ashburton

Introduction into the wonder of theatre, Chicago always delivers entertainment, and of course, all that jazz

“

J - Marc $249.90, available from Stepping Out, East Street. K - Minx, highland jig $249.90 available from Stepping Out, East Street. L - Anika Kendra, also available in nude patent $199.90, available from Stepping Out, East Street. M - Icebreaker mens & womens tights, cami’s and crew tops from $59.95, Icebreaker Mayfair scarf $79.95, available from Sparrows, East Street. N - Icebreaker highline jacket $449.95, Icebreaker half zip top $219.95, Icebreaker Mayfair scarf $79.95, available from Sparrows, East Street. O - Icebreaker mens helix jacket $399.95, Icebreaker mens fi eld pants $199.95, available from Sparrows, East Street. P - Glass bottle Necklace blue $70, available from Unique Jewellery, Ashburton. Q - Glass bottle Necklace Green $70 , available from Unique Jewellery, Ashburton. R - Glass Bottle top Necklace $70, available from Unique Jewellery, Ashburton.

A - Romp Kangaroo T sweatshirt $139.99, available from Undercurrent, Tancred Street. B - Religion top – winter white $124.99, available from Undercurrent, Tancred Street. C - Rusty Start up jacket, available in men and boys sizes, from $99.99, available from Undercurrent, Tancred Street. D - Sass mia fur biker jacket $154.90, Moto pant $120.90, available from Depeche Mode Boutique, East Street. E - Pink Ruby illusions dress $284.99, available from Depeche Mode Boutique, East Street. F - Kathryn Wilson Ponsardin Heel $319, available from Depeche Mode Boutique, East Street. G - Red lace Dress with Scarf Belt $199.95 (also available in blue) available from Kouldja Clothing, H - Gherkin Laneways Dress $129.95 also available in red, Black Belt $39.95, available from Kouldja Clothing, Dunsandel. I - Purple Boots $299.95, available from Kouldja Clothing, Dunsandel.

28 | YOU Magazine YOU Magazine | 29

Fashion

A B

C

F

G

E

H

I

D

G

F

D

E

BC

I

A

H

L

KJ

MO

N

J

M

L

N

O

K

P

Q

R

R

Q

P

30 | YOU Magazine

Is your business resource efficient?

What do you spend on waste disposal,

electricity or water?

Supported by Ashburton District CouncilFor help with composting, recycling or water conservation

Freephone 0800 627 824 | Email [email protected]

Take action now to reduce your waste - Call the Mastagard Education Team to carry out a FREE waste audit

You could be wasting

thousands of dollars

To apply for Target Sustainability FREE support go to the waste

minimisation section of the Ashburton District Council website;

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

YOU Magazine | 31

by Sheryl Stivens

The last of the autumn leaves are falling aft er a very wet autumn. Now the nights are longer it’s ti me

to think about how we can minimise waste, improve our composti ng, have fun with some upcycling projects and live more sustainably.

Are autumn leaves a curse or a blessing?

Why not use them as FREE mulch on your garden beds over the winter. Leaves make a great layer on your raised bed vegetable gardens especially when fi lling a frame for a new garden. Layer them like lasagne with horse manure and a layer of thick wet newspaper underneath to block out the weeds. Cover your lasagne garden bed with old carpet so the worms can work underneath in the darkness protected from the sunlight and chills of winter. In the spring when you take

your carpet covers off and the worms have done their job you will have nutrient rich weed FREE soil in which to plant your vegetables.

Autumn is also a good time for emptying out your

compost bin will make it available to fi ll over the

summer Layer the parti ally broken down

compost from your compost bins over top of your raised bed vegetable gardens and cover with autumn leaves, pea straw or carpet.

This will make your compost bins available to fi ll with any surplus leaves for winter composti ng along with layers of lawn clippings and food scraps. If you have a worm farm put a good layer of autumn leaves over top of your food scraps for your worms to munch on over the winter months. Leaves add nutrients

to your garden or compost as they are full of micro organisms and minerals.

Prunings from your garden make great compost or

mulchWith all the rain we have had there has

been lots of growth on shrubs and trees. Autumn is the ti me to get your loppers into acti on and shape or prune your fl owering shrubs and fruit trees. Mulch your fi ner prunings by spreading them on your lawn and running over them with the lawnmower before putti ng around your shrubs or layering into your compost bins. Chop woody materials with your loppers and compost them or purchase a small shredder and make your own garden mulch

Plan some upcycling projects for your house or

gardenPlan some creati ve upcycling projects for

you and your family. Do you need a coff ee table or a dresser? Look at what you could reuse or recreate into a functi onal stylish piece of furniture. Jazz it up with some paint from the recycle shed at the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park. For outdoors or the BBQ area make a verti cal herb planter or box garden from an old pallet or source some demo ti mber. Upcycling is so much fun.

Explore Ashburton District in the autumn

Go for a walk in the Ashburton Domain to admire the spectacular autumn colours. Visit people who you have been meaning to catch up with or do something you have been wanti ng to do. Go for a stroll along the Ashburton River walkway all the way to Lake Hood. Take ti me to enjoy what a special place Ashburton District really is.


Most workplaces and homes depend on batt eries to operate all sorts of gadgets.

Recycling your household batt eries prevents dangerous substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium and other heavy metals from getti ng into our waterways and soils and contaminati ng our environment.

Household batteries include:• Butt on cell type batt eries we use in

hearing aids, calculators and watches.• Batt eries used in clocks, torches, smoke

alarms and toys. • Rechargeable batt eries as used in

mobile phones, cordless power tools,

laptop computers, shavers, electric toothbrushes, motorised toys and digital cameras.

• Lead acid batt eries as used in motor vehicles.

What else can I do?• Use rechargeable batt eries rather than

single-use disposable batt eries whenever possible.

• If you have to use single-use batt eries, choose long-life brands.

• Consider choosing products powered by alternati ve energy sources, such as solar-powered calculators or kineti c powered torches.

batteries?

reduce, recycle

WHAT CAN I DO WITH HOUSEHOLD

HELP ASHBURTON DISTRICT

AND

eco living AUTUMN

Save money on rubbish disposal and rubbish bags. Help is only a phone call

away.• Autumn is a good ti me to set up a

worm farm or bokashi bucket for your foodwaste. You can make your own ferti liser for growing healthy vegetables in the spring.

• Load your trailer so you can easily remove any reusable household goods at the recycle shed before heading round to the weighbridge.

• Make sure all plasti c containers are empty of liquids before recycling them.

• Sort out newspaper, offi ce paper, junk

mail, envelopes, wrapping paper, magazines and glossies and drop off for recycling. Keep a recycling box near your computer and printer.

• Recycle all of your glass bott les and jars into the right coloured bins. Keep out any contaminants such as cookware, light bulbs or drinking glasses.

• Set up a rainwater harvesti ng tank alongside your garage or off your house. The fi tti ngs are readily available from your local hardware store. You will then have a conti nuous supply of water for your garden and lawn next summer.

reuseCome to the Eco Education Centre

alongside the Mastagard Recycle

Shed on Thursday, May 15

1-2.30 pm for hands on composting help.

Keep a labelled plastic container with a lid handy for your used batteries at home and at work. Drop your batteries off in the

signmarked recycling area at the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park for FREE recycling

and safe disposal.

Keep our rural recycling depots clean

and tidy. Rubbish to go to landfi ll must be dropped off at

either the Ashburton or Rakaia Resource

Recovery Parks.

For information on waste and recycling in the Ashburton District call the Recycling Helpline 0800 627 824 or check out the Council website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz.

111 TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTONPHONE 307 6663www.uniquejewellery.co.nz

designs - manufacture - remakes - repairs - valuations

Unique Jewelleryfor a Unique you...

by Kerri-Ann Jennings

The worst thing about being on a dreaded diet is feeling hungry.

It’s when people can crack and eat some-thing they know they shouldn’t.

When you’re trying to lose weight, it can be hard to stick to a lower-calorie menu if you’re feeling ravenous the whole time.

Fortunately, some of the best foods for weight loss also happen to be the ones that help fill you up. Three of the key ingredi-ents that help you feel full are fibre, protein and water content. Here are foods that have one or all of those keys to fullness:Beans:Beans are one of the best sources

of fibre and they’re also considered a lean protein, making them an excellent choice for feeling satisfied. Start your morning with an egg and bean taco, or start a meal with a cup of bean soup for instant satisfaction.Soup: If you start your meal with

soup, you’re likely to eat fewer calories at your meal, according to research. All that brothy goodness fills you up, and if it’s a veggie-packed soup, it will be high in fibre, too.Greekyogurt:Greek yogurt is

very high in protein. Top it with ber-ries for an added fibre boost.Raspberries:Raspberries are studded

with seeds, which bump up their fibre con-tent. They’re relatively low in sugar, which also makes them low in calories. Win-win.Eggs: Eggs are a good source of protein,

so it’s no wonder they’re satisfying. Pack a shelled hard-boiled egg in water and store it in the fridge. When hunger strikes, it will be ready to satisfy, along with some crunchy sliced veggies.Pears: Boasting fibre and water, pears are

a satisfying snack that clock in at about 100 calories.Oatmeal:The soluble fibre in oatmeal

holds on to water so it stays in your stom-ach longer; make it with milk for an extra dose of protein and top with fruit for a breakfast that will keep you full all morn-ing. – SHNS

HOW TO FEEL FULL WHENon a dietall the32 | YOU Magazine

where does

You know how it is, you apply fresh make-up in the morning before work,

to return home at the end of the day and find your face looks worn and the majority of your make-up seems to have disappeared.

Well, if you use make-up on a daily basis, guess how many kilos of make-up are absorbed into your body each year? 2kg!

That’s the same weight as a baseball bat, two litres of water or even two average size textbooks!

And have you looked at the ingredients in most of our cosmetic products?! That’s a heck load of ingredients I can’t even pronounce getting absorbed into my body!

Since I found out this wee factoid I have done a little bit of research. I found out that many women use more than 20 different beauty products a day in order to look their best and that nine out of 10 women still use make-up products that are past their use by date!

I am now very concerned about the damage I am doing to my skin and insides!

Antipodes is a cosmetic range I had heard about through friends but didn’t

really know a lot about. Enter Google, for more positive research this time.

Antipodes is strong on limiting human exposure to synthetic chemicals (good, check!). They use 100 per cent natural ingredients. I do fall into that category of using lots of products every single day to look this gorge - do Antipodes make an equivalent organic product of each?

After looking at their website I can see that these guys have an organic substitute for all of the products I use. Facial cleansers, serums, moisturisers, mineral foundations, finishing powders and lipsticks (see the January edition of YOU to see the Antipodes lipstick review). Looks like a no-brainer to me!

Now, I shall leave this editorial here as I am off to purchase some new, healthier make-up!

Product review by Ashleigh Fraser

Antipodes is strong on limiting human exposure to synthetic chemicals “

MAKe-UP Go?

Nelson Building Society has a heritage, culture and ethos that remains unique, and of course,

built on the solid foundation of mutuality. Life has changed quite dramatically since the late 19th Century, but despite the increasingly complex regulatory environment and the recent global financial crisis, at NBS we have remained solid, stable and dependable – committed to our customers and the community, and faithful to our mutual heritage.

We understand that life is about much more than money. But we also know that money needs to be managed well for life

to be lived to the full. We focus on getting to know our

customers so we can anticipate their

needs, often before they do. That way we can be sure that we have

products and services to match what life brings.

Whilst this may represent a significant challenge at times, we’ve got an advantage, we’ve been doing this for

over 150 years - constantly evolving, and constantly aware of the changes and important events in our customers’ lives.

So we’re a lot more than a friendly face,

we’re experts, on a serious mission to deliver the competitive products and services our customers need.

Fast-forward to the year 2000

Strategically from the year 2000 Nelson Building Society changed, from simply a loans and savings organisation with two branches (Nelson and Richmond) to a full-service community banking alternative offering banking products and services to both personal and small business clients across a network of eight branches.

Advertising feature

So we’re a lot more than a friendly face, we’re experts, on a serious mission to deliver the competitive products and services our customers need“

THE EVOLUTION OF

NBSYOU Magazine | 33

34 | YOU Magazine

We reflect with Emmily Harmer as her life as a photographer, mother and business owner in Ashburton.

Q. How did you get into photography?

I can’t remember exactly, but there has always been a camera around, most of my family had cameras and always had them out. I think my interest spawned from there!

Q. So you have been in business for one year, how

have you found it?It’s amazing! I took a chance and I’m still here, but it’s a lot of work, and I work hard to make it work. It’s not as easy as people think. It’s 95 per cent in front of the computer with emails, editing and 5 per cent actually shooting, but I love every moment of it. I have met some great families, fantastic clients and I’ve had some amazing experiences.

Q. Where do you draw your inspiration from?

I read a lot of books, magazines and reference the internet. I get my inspiration from everywhere. Everywhere I look there is always a photo.

Q What has been your favourite photoshoot so far in

your career?I have so many favourite photoshoots. I love families - they are a lot of fun. Weddings are amazing. You get to witness the love between a couple, and share their special day. It’s a privilege to be a part of that. I love commercial

projects too. I love a challenge and I’m not scared to try anything once.

Q. Your motto is “Birth certificates show that you were born, death certificates show that you died. Photographs show that you lived”, Where did you come across this?

I’m the secretary for the Ashburton Photographic Society, I was looking for a quote to put at the end of the minutes – just for fun, and I found this quote. It really resonated with me, as I have photos of my childhood, it showed that I have lived, and this quote just sums it up – photographs show that you lived.

Q. How do you like having a studio in Ashburton?

I love having a space in town – it gives me the chance to meet people, without the distractions of my home life. It gives me focus, and it sets the standard I want to portray. I’m serious, but my door is always open. I have a wee kitchen, so I can make a coffee and my clients and I can have a chat about any photographic requirements. With the weather turning, it’s also great to offer families/clients the warmth and comfort of a studio and still not miss out on photos. Of course it’s not big enough, but I don’t think any studio is big enough.

Q. If you could do one thing again in your career what

would it be?Nothing – everything I have done has taught me something new, and I’m always learning and you always have to be open to change. I ask myself, if it didn’t work the first time, why not, and what would I do differently, that is valuable stuff. My other motto is “things happen for a reason” and I firmly believe they do.

A PASSION FOR

Accounts for advertising space and production are due for payment on the 20th of the month following invoice date. Accounts overdue after this date will carry an interest charge of 2.5% per month or part thereof. If payment of the account for publishing advertising is not made by the due date the advertiser may be liable for all costs of recovery and collection fees. ARTWORK: Unless specifically agreed with the advertiser at the time of submission, the company does not undertake to return artwork, nor does it accept any responsibility with regard to accidental damage or loss of drawings or other material supplied for the purpose of an advertisement. The artistic copyright of all advertisements designed by essence magazine is the property of essence magazine and reproduction in other publications without permission of essence magazine is not permitted.

ssenceeessentially... mid-canterbury

Phone: 03 307 0590 • Fax: 03 307 0595 • Email: [email protected]

Please contact us either by phone, fax or email to inform us of any alterations. (Please sign if sending by fax.) Any final alterations must be done no less than 5 working days prior to publication date.

NOTE: Colour shown is only a guide - final print colours may vary. This artwork is protected by copyright. We retain the all rights to this artwork - if you require this artwork to be in any other publication please contact us. If NO REply RECEIvEd by ThE TImE REqUIREd, ThE AdvERTIsEmENT WIll bE pUblIshEd As pREsENTEd ON ThIs pROOf.

advert PrOOF

SIGNATURE

....................................................

ATTN ..................................................................................................................................

PRICE OF ADVERT ...........................................................................................................

PUBLICATION DATE .........................................................................................................

For all your personal and commercial photography needs

Including: food, products, events, weddings, children, family portraits and real estate.Contact Emmily Harmer 027 310 6521Email: [email protected]

www.goodtastephotography.co.nz

PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERShow that you lived...

Call me now for all of your commercial and personal photography needs

...with professional photos

Contact Emmily Harmer.027 310 6521

[email protected]

YOU Magazine | 35

capturing beautyQ. What is the hardest

photography experience you have had?

I had to go to Timaru to photograph a little boy who passed away at 6 months. That was the hardest thing I have ever done.

Being a mother, it’s my worst fear to lose a child, and seeing this couple with their child was an experience I’ll never forget.

It was hard, I cried the whole time, but I did it for the mum and I did it for the family.

I wanted her to have those photos! The baby was so beautiful.

I was privileged to meet him if only once.

Q. What is the best tip you can give someone coming

in for a photoshoot?Best tips – Be on time, relax, don’t wear bright pattern clothes and have fun.

That’s so important – I want my clients to enjoy the experience, not dread it.

I know most people don’t like their photos being taken, but it’s not as bad as you think.

Q. How do you balance being a mother, wife and

business women?I don’t think I do. I’m sure my husband is complaining about the standard of meals in our house now.

Having my space in town, defines my hours - I work school hours, and I don’t take work home.

I might come back to the office if I have a lot on, when the kids are in bed and there have been some late nights, but it’s not often.

I think this is a key to balance - you have to set boundaries or it takes over your life, I love my job but my family is important too.

Q. Where do you see yourself in five years time?

Still here but in a bigger space. I haven’t narrowed my plan yet - there is a lot I want to do.

I am always trying to improve, better myself and I’m still learning from people such as the Karyn Flett New born and Business workshop, and the Helene Dujardin’s Food Photography workshop.

Q. You are a very talented food photographer, what

led you into that field?I’m a real foodie, I own far too many cook books, and when I have time I love to cook, I suppose it’s come from my experience with food. We eat with our eyes, so I hope I present food in a way that makes people want to eat it.

I don’t like sloppy presentation.Advertising feature Emmily Harmer outside her studio on West St.

Emmily Harmer has taken her passion and made it into a career.

START A NEW CHAPTER

WITH A WEALTH OF OPPORTUNITIES

Entrance off Racecourse Rd or Hanrahan St, Ashburton Phone 03 307 9080Email [email protected] www.lochlearesort.co.nz

To organise a personal tourcontact Tony on 0800 2727 837

TONY SANDS - Resort Manager

Lochlea Lifestyle Resort - Ashburton’s fi rst complete lifestyle

resort, providing luxurious two and three bedroom villas,

recreational lodge, and soon to be built 80 bed hospital with

aged care and dementia facilities.

Life just gets better.

Moving wasn’t an easy decision we made with our family, but it has been the best. Our new home is warm, modern, spacious, and everything we need. The secure resort community will allow us to continue living our life in style whilst retaining our independence.

Graham and Shona Deaker - Lochlea Lifestyle Resorts fi rst residents.

By Jennifer Little

Tattoos have a history dating back at least 5000 years. The desire to remove them has probably existed for just as

long. Early attempts to remove tattoos have had less than desirable results. The use of dermabrasion, saltabrasion and argon or CO2 lasers or excision have left behind scars in place of the tattoo. The advent of Q-switched lasers has permitted the removal of most tattoo inks with a very low risk of scarring.

The only sure way of tattoo removal is by specialist laser treatments.

How does the Q-switched laser remove the tattoo?

Short pulses of intense laser energy pass through the skin to target the dark colours of the tattoo ink.

The visible ink particles are then fragmented and the body’s immune system absorbs and eliminates them.

This gradual elimination process can take up to six weeks after treatment, hence the time gap between treatments.

How many treatments will it take to remove a tattoo?

On average professional tattoos require six to eight treatments, while amateur tattoos require less, all spaced approximately six to eight weeks apart.

The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink used and the depth of the ink in the skin. Most colours can be removed but there are some inks and colours that are difficult to remove. Dark (blue, black) and red inks will resolve the best. Oranges and purples usually fade as well.

Green and yellow inks are the most difficult to remove therefore more treatments are needed to significantly fade the tattoo.

Thinking of getting a tattoo? Choose the inks and colours that are easier to remove – you may change your mind, months or years later and want to have it removed.

Will the tattoo completely disappear?

In many cases yes. Greater than 95 per cent fading may be accomplished. However, it is important to know that there are many

types of tattoo inks in use worldwide today. Not knowing which tattoo ink was used or how deeply it was applied, makes it impossible for the physician to predict the degree of removal on any given tattoo.

Does it hurt?The laser emits light in very short

pulses, the light in the ink creates heat, and the actual sensation is like being snapped with a small rubber band.

Usually the treatments are tolerable but some people require local anaesthetic cream or local anaesthetic into the skin prior to treatment.

Where can I have this treatment?

Transform Clinic, 52a Mandeville Street, Riccarton, Christchurch. Transform Clinic, has been removing tattoos with a Q-switched laser for many years. Initial consultations are free and available in Ashburton.

Advertising feature

permanent

• Mole Mapping• Dermatech Skin Care• Beauty Treatments• Evening Makeup• Gift Vouchers

Call now for this month’s specials

*Medical criteria applies

08002lookgood 343 2880 52a Mandeville Street, Riccarton

• Skin Rejuvenation• Fraxel Laser• Lasers & IPL• Vivace RF• Cosmetic Injectables• Botulinum Treatments• Varicose Veins (Southern Cross Affiliation)*• Photo-Dynamic Therapy• Focused Ultrasound lipoplasty (Fat reduction)

www.transformclinic.co.nz

See our website for further information

FREE tattoo removal consultation

YOUR TATTOO NO LONGER NEEDS TO BE

YOU Magazine | 37

By Jennifer Little

Tattoos have a history dating back at least 5000 years. The desire to remove them has probably existed for just as

long. Early attempts to remove tattoos have had less than desirable results. The use of dermabrasion, saltabrasion and argon or CO2 lasers or excision have left behind scars in place of the tattoo. The advent of Q-switched lasers has permitted the removal of most tattoo inks with a very low risk of scarring.

The only sure way of tattoo removal is by specialist laser treatments.

How does the Q-switched laser remove the tattoo?

Short pulses of intense laser energy pass through the skin to target the dark colours of the tattoo ink.

The visible ink particles are then fragmented and the body’s immune system absorbs and eliminates them.

This gradual elimination process can take up to six weeks after treatment, hence the time gap between treatments.

How many treatments will it take to remove a tattoo?

On average professional tattoos require six to eight treatments, while amateur tattoos require less, all spaced approximately six to eight weeks apart.

The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink used and the depth of the ink in the skin. Most colours can be removed but there are some inks and colours that are difficult to remove. Dark (blue, black) and red inks will resolve the best. Oranges and purples usually fade as well.

Green and yellow inks are the most difficult to remove therefore more treatments are needed to significantly fade the tattoo.

Thinking of getting a tattoo? Choose the inks and colours that are easier to remove – you may change your mind, months or years later and want to have it removed.

Will the tattoo completely disappear?

In many cases yes. Greater than 95 per cent fading may be accomplished. However, it is important to know that there are many

types of tattoo inks in use worldwide today. Not knowing which tattoo ink was used or how deeply it was applied, makes it impossible for the physician to predict the degree of removal on any given tattoo.

Does it hurt?The laser emits light in very short

pulses, the light in the ink creates heat, and the actual sensation is like being snapped with a small rubber band.

Usually the treatments are tolerable but some people require local anaesthetic cream or local anaesthetic into the skin prior to treatment.

Where can I have this treatment?

Transform Clinic, 52a Mandeville Street, Riccarton, Christchurch. Transform Clinic, has been removing tattoos with a Q-switched laser for many years. Initial consultations are free and available in Ashburton.

Advertising feature

permanent

• Mole Mapping• Dermatech Skin Care• Beauty Treatments• Evening Makeup• Gift Vouchers

Call now for this month’s specials

*Medical criteria applies

08002lookgood 343 2880 52a Mandeville Street, Riccarton

• Skin Rejuvenation• Fraxel Laser• Lasers & IPL• Vivace RF• Cosmetic Injectables• Botulinum Treatments• Varicose Veins (Southern Cross Affiliation)*• Photo-Dynamic Therapy• Focused Ultrasound lipoplasty (Fat reduction)

www.transformclinic.co.nz

See our website for further information

FREE tattoo removal consultation

YOUR TATTOO NO LONGER NEEDS TO BE

YOU Magazine | 37

38 | YOU Magazine

123 Main South RoadAshburton

123 Main South Road03 308 5774

Del i c i ous ce l ebra t i on cakes…Made and decorated to order for

- Birthday - Anniversary - Wedding - Christening - Any other special occasions

BOOK YOUR SPECIAL CAKE WITH US TODAY!

10 COMMON

health mistakes1 Driving with thewindows downWe feel pretty content cruising up the motorway with the wind blowing through our hair on a warm day, but we don’t think of our poor lungs as we breathe in harmful pollutants emitted by cars.

A study by the University of South-ern California has found that spending a mere 6 per cent of our day driving with the windows down exposes us to around 45 per cent of the pollutants that we encounter in 24 hours – that’s a lot in such a short period.

In cities, driving with the windows down poses an even higher threat. In-stead of winding the windows down, let in some fresh air before your journey.

2 Carrying a heavyhandbagYou’ve packed make-up, baby wipes, phone, purse and keys. Your camera, too. Oh, good to see you brought the old batteries from the remote – never know when you may need them.

Erm, ladies (and gentlemen), do you really need all this stuff? Surely these “essentials” could be cut down a bit?

Lugging a heavy load around can take its toll, causing back spasms, disc de-generation, neck problems, arthritis and poor posture. Spring clean your hand-bags and manbags, and consider trading them in for a smaller version.

3 Spending toolong exercisingIt’s pretty common to think that the more time we spend on the exercise bike, the better.

The truth is, too much of a good thing can be counterproductive. Working your body too hard can lead to abnormal hormonal changes (which can trigger weight gain), a weaker immune system, muscle damage, shin splints and knee, foot or back problems.

Although it’s important to exercise, don’t go overboard. Abs like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s on week two of your workout routine won’t hap-pen, and won’t be healthy.

4 Scrimping on sleepYou’ve crammed everything you can

possibly fit into 24 hours, when sud-denly you look at the clock and see it’s closer to the time you need to get up for work.

Scientific research has proven we look less attractive when we’ve had little sleep. Droopy eyelids and pasty skin are the least of our worries from scrimping on sleep.

No matter how healthy you are, how much you exercise or how much you weigh, getting too little shut-eye can seriously affect your health.

Scientists studied 5600 people of a healthy weight and size for

three years and found those who skipped sleep

quadrupled their risk of stroke and heart

Too much stuff in a big handbag can help cause back spasms and poor posture among other things.

YOU Magazine | 39

disease. Fix a specific time to go to bed and stick to it.

5 Avoiding the scalesA common way to gloss over weight problems is to avoid going on the scales altogether.

“If I don’t see that I’ve gained weight, then I don’t have to believe it.”

If you feel like you’ve gained weight, it’s best to see how much you’ve gained so you can do something about it before it gets out of hand.

Everyone’s weight naturally fluctuates so don’t panic if you’ve gained a kilo here and there, but if you gain more than 2.26kg, you should probably rein in your eating habits.

Checking your weight regularly allows you to nip it in the bud. Losing the odd few grammes is much easier than trying to shed 6kg.

6 Endless silent worryingYou worry about a multitude of tasks, and it’s really getting you down.

Though stress can be positive to keep you alert and avoid danger, too much can be detrimental to your health.

Endless worrying eventually leads to distress, which causes headaches, high blood pressure, an upset stomach, chest pain, and sleep deprivation.

Although it’s natural to worry when you have a deadline looming, panicking too much about petty things needs to

be sorted.When you worry, ask yourself a few

simple questions and answer them as honestly.

Will you still be worrying about this in a couple of weeks? Can this problem be easily resolved?

If you can’t let it go, tackle the problem head on until it is resolved. You’ll be well on the way to a happier, healthier lifestyle.

7 Stopping medicinessuddenlyMost of us are guilty of this. We’re feel-

ing much better so stop taking medica-tion, but suddenly end up feeling a lot worse.

Depending on the medicine you are taking, going “cold turkey” can cause health risks from mild, to moderate, or serious.

Discontinuing medicine suddenly can cause mild headaches, rapid return of

the illness you were treating and sei-zures, to name only a few.

8 Forgetting to flossFlossing is a key component of oral hy-giene, but it’s a step many of us skip.

Plaque between the teeth can be more serious than you may think. If the bac-teria finds its way into the bloodstream it can cause chronic inflammation and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature birth.

The cosmetic implications are another obvious concern. It’s recommended you floss at least once a day to stop your

pearly whites from being weakened by plaque and eventually falling out.

Start brushing up on your dental hy-giene for the good of your health.

9 Skipping breakfastSkipping breakfast then continuing with your day is like trying to drive your car

with a very low tank of fuel – it will feel fine to start with but will soon slow down and cut out.

Not only will you feel less active and sluggish, skipping breakfast – whether it is because of lack of time or fear of put-ting on weight – is linked with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and can lead to obesity as your body stores more fat to use as fuel throughout the rest of the day. Eat breakfast to feel happier, more functional and, most of all, healthy.

10 Water from thewarm tap“Throw salt over your left shoulder”, “say ‘white rabbits’ at the start of each month”, “never drink water from the warm tap” – you’d be forgiven for think-ing that the latter statement was an old wives’ tale like the others, but scientists suggest that drinking water from the warm tap could cause lead poisoning.

Lead can enter some water systems – usually homes built before 1930 – from corroded plumbing, but drinking high levels of it can have potential health risks, particularly in children, where it can lead to brain damage.

Although scientists emphasise that the risks of lead poisoning are small, it’s recommended that you use the cold tap for preparing baby formula, drinking and cooking.

For more lifestyle news seewww.realbuzz.com

Plaque between the teeth can be more serious than you may think. If the bacteria finds its way into the bloodstream it can cause chronic inflammation and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature birth.

“

40 | YOU Magazine

With temperatures cooling and Jack Frost already making an appearance it’s ti me to start

thinking about cost effi cient ways to keep yourself and your home snug and warm.

Flooring can make a diff erence to the heat retenti on in your home. We all like to feel cosy in our homes on those miserable wet, gloomy days and bitt er frosty mornings. A great place to start is with the underlay under your carpet.

There are several benefi ts from installing a good quality underlay. Not only will it support carpet to help reduce indentati ons caused by furniture and heavy objects and make it soft er underfoot, quite possibly the greatest benefi t of fi tti ng a good quality underlay is heat insulati on. A good underlay will

reduce heat loss and block draughts blowing through fl oorboards.

An underlay will also reduce the noise that is transferred between fl oors in multi -level dwellings. This has a two-fold benefi t, as not only will it reduce the chances of you hearing noises from those below it will also diminish the transference of noise from above to below.

Another great product to hold the natural heat and insulate your family home is cork.

Cork almost certainly has the greatest warming impact on your feet and is the ulti mate in “upcycling”. More and more people are getti ng cork through their

house because of the added insulati on and acousti c benefi ts that cork has as well as the stunning designer look it can provide.

Cork is a perfect choice in wet areas and people are oft en surprised by this unti l they are reminded that cork is obviously impervious to liquids. It is an ideal fl ooring choice in children’s bedrooms or play areas as it is soft and almost spongy to play on. Cork doesn’t harbour dust-mites and is non-allergenic.

Kids love cork and you can sit directly on a cork fl oor without getti ng a cold bott om.

People get excited when we show them the range of coloured cork as they sti ll remember cork being only brown. Many of the new coloured corks look like ceramic ti les when laid. The look you get on your fl oor from cork is only limited by your vision and imaginati on.

So come and discuss with the friendly team at Skip-2-It Flooring Xtra the best choice to protect your carpet investment and keep your family warm over winter.


winter chill

*Purchases between 01/08/13 - 31/08/13 are eligible. Terms & Conditions apply, see in store for details. †Offer is based on a 3brm house requiring 21blm of our houseline twill carpet, installation & 9mm underlay. Excludes door bars, uplifting & recycling charges, travel & other incidentals.

flooringxtra.co.nz

240 Burnett StreetAshburton

Phone 308 0266www.� ooringxtra.co.nz

Promotion expires 30/06/2014. O� ers cannot be used in conjunction with any other o� er and only available at participating stores. See www.� ooringxtra.co.nz for full T&C’s. ^Q Card lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply.

BEAT THE

YOU Magazine | 39

Coloured cork.

More and more people are getting cork through their house because of the added insulation

“

INTERIOR TALK

SKIP

YOU Magazine | 41

With temperatures cooling and Jack Frost already making an appearance it’s ti me to start

thinking about cost effi cient ways to keep yourself and your home snug and warm.

Flooring can make a diff erence to the heat retenti on in your home. We all like to feel cosy in our homes on those miserable wet, gloomy days and bitt er frosty mornings. A great place to start is with the underlay under your carpet.

There are several benefi ts from installing a good quality underlay. Not only will it support carpet to help reduce indentati ons caused by furniture and heavy objects and make it soft er underfoot, quite possibly the greatest benefi t of fi tti ng a good quality underlay is heat insulati on. A good underlay will

reduce heat loss and block draughts blowing through fl oorboards.

An underlay will also reduce the noise that is transferred between fl oors in multi -level dwellings. This has a two-fold benefi t, as not only will it reduce the chances of you hearing noises from those below it will also diminish the transference of noise from above to below.

Another great product to hold the natural heat and insulate your family home is cork.

Cork almost certainly has the greatest warming impact on your feet and is the ulti mate in “upcycling”. More and more people are getti ng cork through their

house because of the added insulati on and acousti c benefi ts that cork has as well as the stunning designer look it can provide.

Cork is a perfect choice in wet areas and people are oft en surprised by this unti l they are reminded that cork is obviously impervious to liquids. It is an ideal fl ooring choice in children’s bedrooms or play areas as it is soft and almost spongy to play on. Cork doesn’t harbour dust-mites and is non-allergenic.

Kids love cork and you can sit directly on a cork fl oor without getti ng a cold bott om.

People get excited when we show them the range of coloured cork as they sti ll remember cork being only brown. Many of the new coloured corks look like ceramic ti les when laid. The look you get on your fl oor from cork is only limited by your vision and imaginati on.

So come and discuss with the friendly team at Skip-2-It Flooring Xtra the best choice to protect your carpet investment and keep your family warm over winter.


winter chill

*Purchases between 01/08/13 - 31/08/13 are eligible. Terms & Conditions apply, see in store for details. †Offer is based on a 3brm house requiring 21blm of our houseline twill carpet, installation & 9mm underlay. Excludes door bars, uplifting & recycling charges, travel & other incidentals.

flooringxtra.co.nz

240 Burnett StreetAshburton

Phone 308 0266www.� ooringxtra.co.nz

Promotion expires 30/06/2014. O� ers cannot be used in conjunction with any other o� er and only available at participating stores. See www.� ooringxtra.co.nz for full T&C’s. ^Q Card lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply.

BEAT THE

YOU Magazine | 39

Coloured cork.

More and more people are getting cork through their house because of the added insulation

“

INTERIOR TALK

SKIP

It’s time to get in the garden...Wholesale landscape supplies, direct to the public:

• Bark• Screened Soil• Oamaru Stone• 100% Organic Compost• Rocks and Boulders• Sand, Shingle and Stones• Concrete

. Wholesale prices

. Delivery service

. Free loan trailer

Ashburton Contracting LimitedP 03 308 4039 A 48 South Street, Ashburton W www.ashcon.co.nz

Gold Sponsor

42 | YOU Magazine

WINDSCREEN

Need to fix it quickly and effectively!Call Owen or Wayne at

Wilson’s Windscreens and get the best advice to repair

or replace your windscreen.

7 DAYS, 24 hours SERVICEThey’re here for your emergency

Your premises or ours

152 Wills Street, AshburtonPhone 03 308 8485Mobile 0274 345 636

or a got a

WILSON’SINDSCREENSAND PANEL REPAIRS

Talk to us today about a FREE ASSESSMENT

Our easy, affordable laser eye surgery could give you A NEW OUTLOOK ON LIFE.

Visit us online and you could

Ph 0800 52 73 71www.laservision.co.nz

By and large it has been an unsuccessful autumn in terms of establishing a winter garden and re-cord rainfalls last month did little to inspire me.

However, a few fine days and a couple of decent nor’westers have dried out the water-logged soil in my vege patch, and with any luck I will be able to get some seedlings in this weekend. I plan to start with the broad bean patch.

Even if you were put off broad beans by the over-boiled, tough, grey nuggets served up in your childhood think again. These nutritious beans have made a culinary comeback, renamed fava beans, there are hundreds of recipe ideas floating around online – from tasty dips and spreads, to tapas. They also add texture and flavour to risot-tos, stir fries, salads, pasta and casseroles.

Even novice gardeners will find these hardy, low maintenance plants easy to cultivate.

The seedlings I planted in containers a few weeks ago are ready to transplant, but seeds can also be sown directly into the garden.

To ensure a bumper crop, plant into well-com-posted soil, with good drainage, in a position that offers maximum sunlight. I work in a few hand-

fuls of wood ash from the fireplace to add potash. In wind-prone areas it is important to find a well-sheltered spot too.

Bear in mind these plants can grow well over a metre tall, depending on the variety, and will shade other crops. It is a good idea to plant them at the back of a garden bed.

I soak the seeds overnight and discard any that haven’t swollen up, and then plant them at a depth of about 10cm, roughly a hand span apart. Planting in north to south preferable, and the rows should be around 40cm apart to allow for sufficient airflow to prevent fungal infections.

Planting two seeds together helps stabilises the mature plants, but some form of external sup-port will also be required, either in the form of individual stakes or rows of twine secured at each end.

Once planted water once only, and leave the hose alone until the first pair of leaves has formed.

When the first beans form, pinch out the tip of the plants below the top two leaves, to help prevent blackfly and stimulate strong growth with plenty of pods. The tips are delicious served raw in salads or steamed like spinach.

From there on in it is just a matter of watering occasionally and keeping the weeds at bay until the crop is ready to harvest, from 90 through to 180 days. The bean pods can be picked at finger-ling size, steamed and served in the pod, or grown to maturity, podded and skinned. They also freeze well.

BROADEN YOUR MIND TOWARDSbeansMY BACKYARD

Michelle Nelson

YOU Magazine | 43

Find God

Find Life

Find Friends

Find things to do

Phone us at 03 308 5174

Find us at 48 Allens Rd. Ashburton

Email us at [email protected]

Full information on www.st-davids.org.nz

ST DAVID’S Community Church

Hi, Wendy Millichamp here to say, “let’s have fun in the garden this month”.

For many of us gardening is not only a form of relaxation it’s also part of our exercise regime.

I love autumn. I love the fabulous range of colours – red, orange, yellow, into brown. The leaves of the 60 different maples in our garden are scrummy, they are crunchy underfoot and brilliant in colour. They strut their stuff so freely on the boardwalk of our garden.

Deciduous, ornamental shrubs and trees are a must have to achieve this kaleido-scope of colour.

They can work in a large pot too for the smaller garden. The rays of late afternoon sun look amazing as they hit the last of the hanging leaves holding on for dear life.

Gather the leaves up and use them as mulch, your soil will love you for it and you will enjoy the results.

In my family I have three brothers and six sisters. Recently we celebrated my sis-ter’s 60th birthday at home in Mt Somers.

We opened the curtains up to one of the sunniest days we’d had for a while, we were blessed. Thirty people, all related, over four generations laughed, chatted, ate great food, drank punch and bubbles, shared stories and tears. The garden looked a picture. Pentanque was enjoyed and memories were made.

I was pleased I had taken Dave’s advice on how much of the garden I should enjoy doing before they all came to stay. Dave is a fourth generation nurseryman and he’s my man.

His advice is to treat the home block like a golf course: “Neat and tidy around the clubrooms and the furthest away areas will forgive you for being a bit rough.”

Some would try and make the areas closest to the house immaculate, howev-er the words immaculate and Wendy can not actually be put in the same sentence.

Anyway, there I was looking out every

“clean” window of my home to ensure the vista was pleasant and colourful. Gee I had fun. I am a great believer in keeping entrances and pathways looking welcom-ing and neat.

Another reason I love autumn is to do with the foraging and nestling-in aspect of the season.

I love gathering the hazelnuts and wal-nuts. Last Christmas Dave gave me a wal-nut gatherer. It is an amazing thing. You roll it over the walnuts and it traps them inside. We have six different varieties of walnuts. My favourite is called hartley, a Californian variety.

The nut is large and the crack-out is excellent. It’s great on homemade afghan biscuits and I make a yummy santa barbara slice (walnut pie) with them. At one stage Dave and I thought we could name our children after different walnuts – Hartley, Franquette and 1199-4. The last one was a bit odd we thought. People would have thought we’d gone nuts, so we opted for more conventional names instead.

My sister loved using this new tool for gathering the crop. In my family we call it “walnuteering”.

Autumn is also the time to ensure all your spring bulbs are in – crocuses, tulips, daffodils, etc.

Enjoy these autumn days and find a nice sunny spot to enjoy a cuppa.

With the compliments of Wendy P. Millichamp

Lilyfields floral designer

COLOUR MY WORLDochreGARDEN MEANDERINGS

Wendy Millichamp

There’s something plain delicious about autumn colours. photo wendy milliChamp

44 | YOU Magazine

Airpark Canterbury Ltd is the only privately owned 24hr o�-site

airport car park in Christchurch

All questions supplied are entered into the draw to win a Daltons prize pack, but the Guardian reserves the right to choose which questions and answers will be published. Daltons post the prize to our lucky winner.

Nothing says spring better than fragrant flowering bulbs in the garden.Now is the time to start planting bulbs if you want vigorous, colourful blooms come spring time. Easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, always choose healthy well sized bulbs and purchase them early in the season when there is a good selec-tion. We have a Daltons Premium Bulb pack to give away which contains every-thing you need to grow blooming, healthy bulbs. Each pack contains 2 x Daltons Premium Bulb Mix, 1 x Daltons Premium Bulb Fertiliser and 1 x Daltons Organic Biofungicide granules.

FREE bulb packsBe in to win

email [email protected] with daltons bulb packs in the

subject heading, or write to bulb pack giveaway, box 77, ashburton.

Conditions oF entry:• You must provide a gardening question for the daltons’ experts to answer. • Please include your address and phone number in email and letter options!• Giveaway entries must be received by May 31.

For more information on Daltonsproducts visit www.daltons.co.nz

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BULBS

DiThomas is this month’s bulb prizewinner with the following question:

healthyShould you lift your bulbs every year or can you leave them in?

In general bulbs can be left in the ground for a number of years before it impacts on their flowering.

You can take bulbs out and dry them over the season, although there is no real advantage in doing this unless you want to move their position.

If you would like your bulbs to naturalise (spread naturally on their own) just leave them in the ground and do not disturb them.

However, with some varieties, particu-larly irises and lachenalias it is impera-tive to lift them every two to three years otherwise their flowering will reduce.

If your bulbs are growing in containers or smaller areas, it is best to lift, check and replant them every three to four years.

Simply dig up the bulbs, check their condition and

remove any that are diseased.Divide them if need be (some may have

multiplied) and plant them out again in the ground or back into containers with fresh bulb mix.

When green foliage starts to appear through the soil, feed bulbs by applying a side dressing of bulb fertiliser to promote healthy, vigorous blooms.

Once they have finished flowering, feed bulbs again to support them in bulking up their stores for next season.

At the end of the season (once the flow-ers have finished), the foliage begins to brown and die down.

Some people cut this foliage off too early and it is a major reason for reduced flower numbers next season.

Be sure to let the leaves brown and die down naturally to protect the plant and ensure maximum nutrients have been stored for the next season’s flowering.

For more hints and tips on growing bulbs, check out our How to Grow Bulbs at www.daltons.co.nz.

stones

FREEFREEFREECome in and meet our friendly team and when you sign up as a new customer with your pet we’ll give you a FREE welcome pack valued at over $130! Included are vouchers for discounted fl ea treatments, microchipping and worming tablets!

welcome pack when you sign up with us

Find us on

www.vetent.co.nz

FREEFREEFREECome in and meet our friendly team and when you sign up as a new customer with your pet we’ll give you a FREE welcome pack valued at over $130! Included are vouchers for discounted fl ea treatments, microchipping and worming tablets, and buy one get one free pet food!

www.vetent.co.nz


Find us on

1 Smallbone DriveAshburton 7770

03-308 2321

BEWARE OF

YOU Magazine | 45

Many dogs love to carry stones around in their mouths - in my experience it’s mainly Labradors

or Staff ordshire Bull Terriers. These stones can then inadvertently

get swallowed and if they are not small enough to pass through the gastrointesti nal system can cause life threatening blockages.

Our latest victi m of a “snack” of stone was a young chocolate Labrador. My last Saturday aft ernoon on call was spent operati ng on him, in which I retrieved a 3cm x 4cm stone from halfway through his small intesti ne!

It took him a while to recover as he hadn’t been eati ng properly for a good few days. The intesti nes deteriorate quickly if they are not “fed”, impairing their ability to heal.

Fortunately our young stone eati ng friend got bett er and bett er each day and a week later trott ed out of the clinic

holding his lead in his mouth much to our amusement and relief!

If your dog is a “stone eater” or likes to play with or chew stones make sure you menti on this to your vet if he or she is unwell as you never know...

It is important to try and prevent this from happening by providing alternati ve entertainment as not only can stone eati ng be life threatening, it can also severely damage your pet’s teeth.

Stones show up on x-ray, so if there is any suspicion your dog has an intesti nal foreign body we can rule out a stone easily with an x-ray. Some signs of intesti nal foreign bodies include being off food, vomiti ng and diarrhoea; these are also clinical signs of lots of other illnesses and oft en a more conservati ve “wait and see” approach is taken. If your pet has a tummy bug it will get bett er in 12 to 24 hours - if it’s not, take it back to your vet for a reassessment ASAP!

VET TALK

JuanGray

This x-ray clearly shows a stone inside the abdomen.Adverti sing feature

stones

FREEFREEFREECome in and meet our friendly team and when you sign up as a new customer with your pet we’ll give you a FREE welcome pack valued at over $130! Included are vouchers for discounted fl ea treatments, microchipping and worming tablets!


Find us on

www.vetent.co.nz

FREEFREEFREECome in and meet our friendly team and when you sign up as a new customer with your pet we’ll give you a FREE welcome pack valued at over $130! Included are vouchers for discounted fl ea treatments, microchipping and worming tablets, and buy one get one free pet food!

www.vetent.co.nz


Find us on

1 Smallbone DriveAshburton 7770

03-308 2321

BEWARE OF

YOU Magazine | 45

Many dogs love to carry stones around in their mouths - in my experience it’s mainly Labradors

or Staff ordshire Bull Terriers. These stones can then inadvertently

get swallowed and if they are not small enough to pass through the gastrointesti nal system can cause life threatening blockages.

Our latest victi m of a “snack” of stone was a young chocolate Labrador. My last Saturday aft ernoon on call was spent operati ng on him, in which I retrieved a 3cm x 4cm stone from halfway through his small intesti ne!

It took him a while to recover as he hadn’t been eati ng properly for a good few days. The intesti nes deteriorate quickly if they are not “fed”, impairing their ability to heal.

Fortunately our young stone eati ng friend got bett er and bett er each day and a week later trott ed out of the clinic

holding his lead in his mouth much to our amusement and relief!

If your dog is a “stone eater” or likes to play with or chew stones make sure you menti on this to your vet if he or she is unwell as you never know...

It is important to try and prevent this from happening by providing alternati ve entertainment as not only can stone eati ng be life threatening, it can also severely damage your pet’s teeth.

Stones show up on x-ray, so if there is any suspicion your dog has an intesti nal foreign body we can rule out a stone easily with an x-ray. Some signs of intesti nal foreign bodies include being off food, vomiti ng and diarrhoea; these are also clinical signs of lots of other illnesses and oft en a more conservati ve “wait and see” approach is taken. If your pet has a tummy bug it will get bett er in 12 to 24 hours - if it’s not, take it back to your vet for a reassessment ASAP!

VET TALK

JuanGray

This x-ray clearly shows a stone inside the abdomen.Adverti sing feature

100414-tm-020

100414-tm-023100414-tm-021

photo tetsuro mitomo 100414-tm-019

100414-tm-022

Above – Barbara Kingsbury (left) and Iris Officer-Holmes.

Above – Janice Ching (left) and Kathy Bryant.

Above – Alison Donald (left) and Trish Small.

Above – Pat Gibson (left) and Wilma Breading.Above – Lois O’Sullivan (left) and Helen Sankey.

Age Concern fundraiser

46 | YOU Magazine

KarenGrovesUrban

027 438 4706

StephenWatsonUrban

027 433 9695

JanineReineckeUrban

027 772 0692

SuePrendergastUrban

027 322 8422

ElizaWaszczakUrban

021 039 1770

JaneHurleyAdmin308 6173

KateGalbraithAdmin308 6173

BrettCurwoodAdmin308 6173

DiSkillingRentals308 6173

RachelWilsonRentals308 6173

BrendaSmithRentals303 3178

TREVOR HURLEYOwner

027 543 5799

TREVOR HURLEYOwner

027 543 5799

FREE no obligation appraisal to see what your property is WORTH

KarenUrban

027 438 4706

StephenUrban

027 433 9695

JanineUrban

027 772 0692

SueUrban

027 322 8422

ElizaUrban

021 039 1770

JaneAdmin

308 6173

KateAdmin

308 6173

BrettAdmin

308 6173

DiRentals

308 6173

RachelRentals

308 6173

BrendaRentals

303 3178

030514-tm-217

photos tetsuro mitomo 030514-tm-218

Above (from left) – Josh King, Shi Robb and Joseph Paisley.

Left (back from left) – Steven Duggan, Brad Johnston and Ken Johnston. Front: Judy Johnston holding Lucas Duggan, 3, Greig Johnston, Keri Duggan and Kaylee Duggan, 7 months.

Above – Frank Burns (left) and Richard Moore.Above – Kane, 9 (left) and Jayden, 12, Breakwell.Above – Chris Dempsey and Amy Fridd.

Ashburton Speedway

YOU Magazine | 47

167 Archibald Street - Main South Road, Tinwald, Ashburton | Ph 03 307 6277

Open 7 Days 9.30am - 4.30pm

www.anniesquilts.co.nz

Do you need a winter project?

[email protected]

Have you been to Annies Country Quilt

Store yet? Did you know she also

runs quilting classes?

Shop instore or online

offi ce spot......all you need for the offi ce

Hayley and Carol, the experts to help you with all your stationery needs.

offi ce spot......offi ce spot......offi ce spot......all you need for the offi ceall you need for the offi ceall you need for the offi ceall you need for the offi ceall you need for the offi ce

605 East Street, AshburtonPh: 03 308 1868ashburton@offi cespot.co.nz

605 East Street, AshburtonPh: 03 308 1868ashburton@offi cespot.co.nz

030514-tm-216030514-tm-221030514-tm-220

EVERYTHING FOR YOUR HOME38 Kermode St, ASHBURTON Ph: 307 9110EASYPAY® OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE & CREDIT FEES. EASYPAY® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF SMITHS CITY (SOUTHERN) LIMITED. MINIMUM PRODUCT VALUE FOR EASYPAY® OPTION IS $499 (OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE LESS THAN $499). ALL FINANCE OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO NORMAL CREDIT GRANTING PROCEDURES. AN INSURANCE CHARGE AND CREDIT FEES ARE REQUIRED. A DEPOSIT MAY BE REQUIRED ON COMPUTERS, MOBILE PHONES, CAR AUDIO PRODUCTS AND NEW ACCOUNTS. INTEREST IS CHARGED FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, HOWEVER IF YOU COMPLETE THE ACCOUNT IN FULL WITHIN THE EASYPAY® OPTION PERIOD ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS THE CREDIT FEES AND INSURANCE CHARGE. WEEKLY PAYMENTS IF STATED ARE BASED ON A 36 MONTH TERM AND INCLUDE BOOKING AND CREDIT FEES, INSURANCE & INTEREST CHARGE. APPLE PRODUCTS, SELECTED COMPUTERS, GAME CONSOLES & SOME PROMOTIONAL ITEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH DISCOUNT OR EASYPAY® OPTIONS OFFERS. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, DISPLAY ACCESSORIES ARE NOT INCLUDED. DEPENDING ON COLOUR AND COMBINATION, SOME LOUNGE FURNITURE MAY HAVE TO BE ORDERED TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS. ALL OFFERS AND PRICES IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT ARE VALID FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OR WHILE STOCKS LAST. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN SOME STORES. CARPET & INSTALLED HEATING AVAILABLE ON A MAXIMUM OF 18 MONTHS EASYPAY®.

MayMayEXPO

MONTHS EASYPAY

ON EVERYTHING OVER $499MONTHSMONTHSMONTHS36

EASYPAY OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE AND CREDIT FEES. CONDITIONS APPLY. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.

EASYPAY OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE AND CREDIT FEES. CONDITIONS APPLY. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.

E1-510 1TB LAPTOP• Intel Pentium 2.4 Ghz Quad Core Processor• 4GB Ram • Bluetooth• 1TB Hard Drive• DVD Writer • 15.6 Widescreen LED• Windows 8.1 SKU: 8571549

”1 5 . 6

$ 6Less Than

Per Week

$ 1 2Less Than

Per Week

SKU: 8571549

HOT PRICE!

$66999

UA48H5500ASXRD 48” FULL HD 1080P LED/LCD TV• Slim Direct LED• Dual Tuner• Smart TV• Smart Interaction (Motion Control Ready) SKU: 8611121

FREE-TO-AIR TV SIGNAL, NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE!Terrestrial (UHF) Tuner & Satellite Tuner

”4 8

$757575OFF

Bring in your old set top box and receive

this Samsung TV!

NEW RELEASE!

$174999$ 1 4Less Than

Per Week

WF1752 7.5KG FRONT LOADER• Bubble Wash Feature premixes detergent, air and water before the wash cycle startsSKU: 8130460SKU: 8130460

WAS $87999

NOW

$77999

SAVE $100

$ 7Less Than

Per Week

BJE410 JUICE FOUNTAIN• Wide 84mm Feed Chute Fits Whole Fruit and Vegetables • Ultra Sharp Titanium Re-Inforced SKU: 6965636SKU: 6965636

HOT PRICE!

$189 includes juice diet book worth $29.99

HOt BUY!

TOSCANA 7 PIECE DINING SUITE

WAS $189999

NOW

$149999

SAVE $400MONTREAUX 3+2 LEATHER LOUNGE SUITETomasi for quality; Tomasi for comfort. Tomasi comes fromone of the world’s leading manufacturers and if you wantstyle, comfort and quality, you can not go past the Montreux!

Available in a great selection of leather colours

PAEDICREST PLUSH QUEENSIZE MATTRESS & BASEPopular with those looking for a great value quality bed, the Paedicrest Plush combines the durable Trufl ex heat tempered spring unit with multipleeco-friendly Dreamfoam comfort layers and a luxurious pillow-top resulting in a restful nights sleep.

PROUDLY MADE IN NEW ZEALAND

WAS $189999

NOW

$89999

SAVE $1000$ 8Less Than

Per Week

LESS THAN 1/2 PRICE!

HOt BUY!

WAS $479999

NOW

$299999

SAVE $1800

$ 2 2Less Than

Per Week

2418JT

you magazine may 2014

Documents

special day

left angus

left norman wilson

special mothers day

ashburton college ball

ashburton mum ally lamb

mothers day makeover

superfit mum