The GeRALDINe NeWS, ThuRSDAy 28 MAy 2015 1

established 1992 thursday 28 May 2015 3110 copies delivered each week

The Geraldine News

LIVE MUSIC Sat 30th May 9pm

LIBRANZ

EVERY WEEK Wednesday 7pm QUIZ NIGHT Friday 9pm

Open Mic / Karaoke

IN THE DINING LOUNGE Moroccan Lamb Filo with minted yoghurt

STAFF WANTED ●Chef

Apply at the bar or info@villageinn.co.nz

41 Talbot St Ph 693 1004 OPEN FROM 11am DAILY

6 Wilson st, geraldine v PH 693 8538

6 WILSON STREET, GERALDINE PHONE 693 8538

Whe

re the foodies choose to shop

GERALDINE BUTCHERY

PREMIUM QUALITY

M

EAT & SMALLGOODS

corned silverside$8.99/kg

beef sausages$8.99/kg or $16/2kg

stocK No added preservatives.

traditional fresh stock, beef or chicken. No added flavour, enhancers, artificial colouring, preservatives or added salt.

all small goods made on premises.

Red Chillies Indian Takeaways

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT28A Wilson Street

OPEN: Tues-Sun, 4pm-9pmPh 693 7043

All curries are gluten freeDairy-free curry is available

All curries are made by our 5-star experienced chef

“This is a cause very close to my heart; very close to my breast actually. I am a breast cancer survivor.”

Following a successful battle with breast cancer nearly four years ago, Michelle Robertson has been a woman on a mission. On Sunday she launched a national petition calling for free mammograms for all New Zealand women aged between 40 and 70. Currently, free mammograms are available from the age of 45 but the high incidence of breast cancer in women under 45, including Michelle, has left her passionate about extending the age range.

Michelle worked with Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean to produce the petition, which was unveiled at a Pink Ribbon Breakfast hosted by Michelle at Denfield Golf Club. Nearly 140 guests attended the three-course breakfast, fashion show and designer pop-up stalls, while also digging deep to support the fundraising auction that had everything in it from Trelise Cooper gumboots to lycra-clad local lads who were sold as a two-hour labour unit.

While a glass of pink bubbles and a cooked breakfast were a light-hearted way to start a sunny Sunday, the message was serious. “Please be the first to sign this petition and let’s take this to Parliament. We need to save our women,” said Michelle. The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation states that breast cancer kills more than 600 New Zealand women each year, but, “regular mammograms find cancer early and save lives. The 10-year survival rate is 92 per cent if a breast cancer is found through a mammogram compared to 75 per cent if the cancer is detected by chance or self-examination because the cancer is generally more advanced when a symptom appears.”

Guest speaker and breast care nurse for South Canterbury, Trish Farr, reiterated this message and spoke of a mammogram as a very low dose of radiation. She said that by the time a woman is 40, her breast density has declined to a point that cancer can be readily identified in a mammogram and she recommends annual mammograms for all women from the age of 40.

Mammograms come at a cost for those under the age of 45. Trish says a mammogram in Timaru will cost a woman $124 while the price

Mammogram petition launched at Pink ribbon breakfast

Suz Wyborn, left, and Michelle Robertson. Michelle is seeking free mammograms for women from the age of 40. Photo: Pip Goldsbury.

in Christchurch is $194. It is these expenses, as well as the ongoing treatment and untold emotional outlay, which Michelle wishes to counter with her petition. Six months ago Michelle said, “I won’t stop until I’m on John Key’s afternoon tea list.”

Michelle’s petition is available at Parkside Dairy on Cox Street.Pip Goldsbury

Geraldine Primary School (GPS) was a sea of pink last Friday as students and teachers dressed up to support the nationwide Pink Shirt Day.

Pink Shirt Day began in Nova Scotia, Canada in 2007. A group of students decided to defend a child who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In a show of solidarity, many of his peers turned up to school the next day wearing pink shirts and Pink Shirt Day was born. The pink shirt is a way of showing those being bullied that there are many people around who care.

Pink Shirt Day has evolved into an event that gets people working together to prevent or stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting positive relationships. It encourages people to talk about bullying and take action against it.

GPS teacher Sarah McCone is in charge of the WAVe (Wellbeing and Vitality education) committee at the school and co-ordinated the day. Miss McCone explains the school wanted to take part in Pink Shirt Day to show that GPS supports schools stamping out bullying and making schools safe and enjoyable places to be.

“As a staff we decided that this was a good opportunity to show that we are respectful and caring at Geraldine Primary. It is also a really good way of showing our Positive Behaviour for Learning values in the community.”

Student members of the WAVe team feel strongly that bullying should be stopped. emma (10) says, “We should make sure that everybody knows that it is not right and it should not happen.” Rachel (10) says being bullied makes people feel sad and emma (10) adds, “It makes you feel upset and a little bit angry.” Molly Kate (10) says, “It makes you afraid to go to school in case you get bullied again.”

The team has several ideas on how to stop bullying. Alli (8) suggests, “If you see someone being bullied, tell someone else” and Molly Kate adds, “Treat people how you want to be treated.” The students have also considered why people bully others and Arthur says it may be because “they are not feeling happy” and emma says, “They may be jealous of that person’s life.”

In preparation for the day, all students watched a video about Pink Shirt Day and several classes talked about the Pink Shirt Day motto;

Pink shirt day raises anti-bullying awareness at gPs

“Speak up, stand together, stop bullying.”Greg Newton, Canterbury District health Board health promoter,

facilitated the Pink Shirt Day campaign. “WAVe is all about looking after each other and respecting a

person’s social, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. It is making sure every child feels good about coming to school.” he points out that academic achievement and emotional wellbeing are closely linked. “If a child is being bullied their achievement in the classroom will suffer.”

Jo Bates

Some Geraldine Primary School students and teachers making a “pink” stand against bullying. Photo: Jo Bates.

geraldine is in the PinK

The GeRALDINe NeWS, ThuRSDAy 28 MAy 20152

Ph 0800 693 800fax 03 525 8699geraldinenews@ihug.co.nz Requests for submitted articles: phone The Geraldine News at least two weeks prior to event. usual deadline for all items: Noon Mondays. Agents: hammer hardware. Advertising costs: Classifieds: 50c/word. Display ads: contact us for details. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication, The Geraldine News does not accept any responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences arising from reliance on information published. The content of submitted material is not necessarily endorsed by the owners. The editor reserves the right to make final decisions on layout of submitted ads. Copies can be bought and we have a subscription service.

contact us

Woodbury resident, Fiona McQuade, has launched a new clothing label in Geraldine, Ministry Clothing, for “trendy teens” mainly in the 10- to 25-year-old age group.

“I’d been thinking about designing a range for teens mostly because I found there was nothing really suitable, particularly for girls, once they grow out of Pumpkin Patch.”

Fiona says friends were going through the same dilemma, where clothes were ill-fitting, expensive and not always age appropriate. “I was tired of paying $100 for a pair of trackpants which ripped at the knees within two days.”

At this stage, Fiona has limited her range to five styles for guys and five for girls. her casual sporty range includes hooded t-shirts, t-shirt dresses, leggings, pants, skirts and shorts. her lowered crotch pants are proving popular countrywide, with women in their 60s as well as teens requesting them. She attributes this to the quality of the fabric, flattering style, edgy look and comfortable fit.

Most of the Ministry Clothing brand is South Canterbury-based. Fiona does all the designing and fabric sourcing. While the pattern drafters are in Christchurch, the clothes are cut, made and trimmed in Temuka.

Ministry clothing launches local fashion

“I’ve worked hard to have that point of difference. I source natural fabric where I can and much of it is woven in a mill in New Zealand.”

Fiona says the biggest revelation in starting her own business has been to discover her own capacity for creating new designs. “I’ve had to hold my ideas back, actually.”

Fiona says she doesn’t have any formal design training, but says that hasn’t been a problem in getting her ideas out there. “I would not call myself particularly artistic. My drawings are almost embarrassingly amateurish but I have fabulous pattern drafters who work in high-end women’s fashion and they get what I’m trying to do.”

Fiona has sold her clothing line at numerous fêtes and shows around the South Island, where they have proved popular.

Outline stock the Ministry Clothing brand in Geraldine and it is also in retail outlets in Methven, Ashburton, Timaru and in Winton, Southland. They are also available to purchase online or directly from Fiona at her home in Woodbury.

More info: www.ministryclothing.co.nzFiona Carmichael

Fiona McQuade (centre) with her new clothing line modelled by, from left, halena, Charlotte, Bailey and Ben. Photo: Fiona Carmichael.

Phone Dion or Pip 03 696 3988 027 692 3001 027 312 3073

PAINTING & DECORATINGYour local family business

servicing localsOur family business services all rural

and urban areas in Canterbury

▪ Interior & Exterior Painting ▪ Furniture Restoration ▪ Small Plastering Jobs

▪ Paper Hanging ▪ MuralsLocal third generation painter -

over 30 years’ experience - friendly and reliable service

No job too big or small

As local as local is

“Ring me first - you’ll be so glad you did”

Geraldine Lions representative Bruce Chisolm recently presented Alison hurley and fellow members of the Geraldine historical Museum with a $5000 cheque towards the cost of installation of solar panels to provide electricity for the day-time power use in the new museum building. Photo: Supplied.

$5000 for museum solar panel project

NEED TO MOVE SOME DIRT?

BIG. SMALL. WE MOVE IT ALL

CALL US TODAY ON 027 686 2237

or 03 686 1718 (ah)Formerly Gavin Coulter Contracting

Do your gutters look like this?

Do the first step for your home WOF!

Gutter Cleaning! Gary 0210314239

The GeRALDINe NeWS, ThuRSDAy 28 MAy 2015 3

McKenzie healthcare recently celebrated the launch of a unit for dementia care; filling a gap in local healthcare provision. The addition will ease the lives of patients and their families.

Chief executive Thomas Scott says, “We’ve converted one wing into a safe-care unit. It’s secure to provide care for people who have been assessed as at risk of coming to harm if they were to wander about. until now, there’s been nothing available in Geraldine and a lack of service in South Canterbury. It’s been distressing for families.”

Stress around visiting loved ones hospitalised outside the district has been a significant strain experienced by local families of dementia patients. South Canterbury District health Board (SCDhB) chief executive Nigel Trainor acknowledges this and says, “Previously some people have had to leave town for this level of care.” The SCDhB will fund dementia placements at McKenzie healthcare.

The unit is intimate and focused on patient and families’ life quality. “There’s a whole new garden area with a fence around it and a concrete path; a circular route so patients can wander freely, and it’s a private area. The ratio’s at one to six, better than the national standard, and it’ll have its own dedicated, specially trained staff 24 hours a day,” says Thomas.

The six patient rooms have space for life’s special accoutrements and visitors. Diversional therapists Alex Gualter and Lynne McCosh say they will be helping patients “do more of what they were doing at home, help them help each other. It’s about giving value and purpose.”

Groups represented at the launch – Lions, Alzheimers Canterbury, the Returned Services Association, Go Geraldine, churches and other aged-care facilities – are unanimous in their support. Barbara Fleming, community liaison officer at Alzheimers Canterbury, is delighted. “It’s wonderful, a good vision. When it comes time to make the decision for a loved one to go into care, it’s that much easier when it’s local and

secure dementia unit opened

personal like the McKenzie unit.”Mr Scott says, “People don’t tend to realise how difficult it

is for caregivers and spouses of people with dementia illnesses when the role changes from carer to advocate. We provide for the whole family.” That provision will be much easier now, says McKenzie Lifestyle Village manager David Connolly. “having this unit will enable people to stay in the area, move to the village and still be close to their spouse.”

The new unit, The Pines, is open. For info: ph 693 8299 or go to www.mckenziehealthcare.co.nz

Jan Finlayson

BUILDING SOLUTIO

NS

DAN - 021 160 0600 KELLY - 021 022 86270

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!

Geraldine ward councillor Kerry Stevens hailed McKenzie healthcare “for providing this essential service which has been missing from our area.” Photo: Jan Finlayson.

year 3 girls spring from the start line at the recent Geraldine district schools’ cross country at Waihi Gorge. Local schools Woodbury, Carew Peel Forest, and Geraldine Primary took part; year 5 and 6 representatives will go to the South Canterbury cross country event in June. Photo: Jan Finlayson.

geraldine district schools’ cross country

Ph 0800 693 000 03 693 8585

Supply and delivery of over 15 gradeS of Shingle

urnbull eartHMover& sHingle suPPlies

oPeratingexcavators - track and wheeled

bobcat - Chain trencher - Graders Tip trucks and trailers - Loaders - Cherry picker

shingle, landscaping rock, bark chiplaser level available on all machines

t s

noPera, 10 geraldine-fairlie Highway geraldinePh 0274 340 570 or a/h ph/fax 693 7985

BACK By PoPulAR dEMANd. Starting Tuesday 2 June, 4 Peaks Café winter meal-delivery service to your

door every Tuesday after 4pm. Our meal selection ranges from soups, through to roasts of the week. Ph 693 9883.

The GeRALDINe NeWS, ThuRSDAy 28 MAy 20154

Two Exciting Courses Starting June in Timaru

Certificate in Horticulture Industry Practice (Level 3)

PLANT PROPAGATION - Starts Tuesday 14 June

Learn how to: Set up your own propagation environment

Prepare potting, propagation and seed raising mixes, mix soil-less growing media Understand plant structures and their functions

Tell the differences between sexual and asexual plant propagation Select and produce seedlings for nursery crops, treat to enhance germination

Propagate from runners, divide crowns, rhizomes, bulbs and corms, graft and bud plants And… much more!!

PRUNING AND PEST CONTROL - Starts Tuesday 21 June Learn:

How, when and why you need to prune How to develop pruning plans

Tool maintenance How to develop an integrated pest management system (IPM)

How to identify plant pests, diseases and disorders How to use chemical, biological and natural methods for prevention and control

Plant nomenclature, structure, function, processes and life cycles And…much more!

Get your hands dirty with Agribusiness Training

For information contact Trish

Agribusiness Training 8 Pleasant Point Highway, RD 5, TIMARU 7975

Phone: 03 688 7383 (2) or Email: trisht@agribusiness.ac.nz (If you are emailing please supply your telephone number)

Entry conditions apply, courses run subject to numbers.

The Geraldine Keas (Scouting Group) recently donated hundreds of seedlings to Incredible edible Geraldine.

Keas leader Rebecca Tilsley arranged for the Keas to take vege seeds home to grow as part of their “community cornerstone” badge. earlier this month the Keas presented the seedlings ready for planting to Incredible edible Geraldine representatives Sam and Rebecca Lees. The Keas then had fun planting their winter seedlings into the Cox Street site (behind harcourts).

Once ready for harvesting, these vegetables will be available for the Geraldine community to help themselves.

Submitted

st Mary’s church re-opens this weekend

St Mary’s Church, Talbot Street, opens its doors again for the first church service in two-and-a-half years. The building was deemed unsafe for use following the 2011 earthquake. The service will take place at 5.30pm on Sunday 31 May and Reverend John hayhoe is inviting all the other churches and anyone else who would like to join in.

“We are going to sing some wonderful hymns, make lots of noise and have a shared finger supper afterwards. We will sing to the glory of God.” John adds that 31 May also happens to be Trinity Sunday, which is the day of the year when the Christian church celebrates the mystery of God being in three forms, the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.

St Mary’s was unharmed in the 2011 earthquake but parts of the church were below the new build standard. At that time, the advice from experts was that strengthening work was necessary before the church was safe for use. Now the policy has been changed and, although the church still falls into the category of an earthquake-prone building, because it is in a low seismic risk area it is now deemed safe to be used.

Jo Bates

0800 438 527 www.laserelectrical.co.nz

Need a ProfessionalElectrician?

Call Laser Electrical!

neWs in briefTheatre-sports workshop

events Geraldine and the Academy are bringing a week-long theatre-sports workshop in the first week of the July holidays. Theatre sports is unrehearsed, unscripted theatre based on improvised characters, scenes and settings in over 30 different game structures.

Jill Roberts of events Geraldine adds: “We are really fortunate to have a very experienced Court Jester, Alice Canton, coming from Christchurch’s “Scared Scriptless” team to lead the workshop”.

Students will have 15 hours of tuition over the five days developing skills, learning and practicing the games. The week will conclude with a public theatre-sports evening performance at the Lodge Theatre on Friday of Winterlights, after the Children’s Light The Night Trail ends. “It’s great to have something that will appeal to teens to complement the Winterlights program,” says Jill.

Two workshops will run. Ages 9 to 12 from 9am till noon, and ages 13+ from 1pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Cost for the week is $100. Places for each time slot are limited to 16. To register email theatresports@hilarious.com or phone Kay on 693 9986.

Submitted

Fundraising day for SherpasThe Forgotten Sherpas of Nepal Trust, in conjunction

with the Temuka Geraldine Rotary Club, will be holding an information fund-raising day on Saturday 30 May, from 10am to 4pm, at St Mary’s Church (Talbot Street) car park. There will be music, food, raffles, information and a display of a shelterbox and a replica of the bamboo shelters commonly built and used by the Sherpas in the region of Nepal where the Trust focuses its activities.

Donations are much appreciated to continue the work started on the basis of friendships formed across cultures and borders. More info: Margaret Stocker phone 693 9809.

There will also be crafts market outside the Academy of Performance & Arts, from 10am to 4pm.

Submitted

Vicar John hayhoe welcomes everyone to join in the first church service at St Mary’s for over two years. Photo: Jo Bates.

geraldine Keas donate seedlings

The GeRALDINe NeWS, ThuRSDAy 28 MAy 2015 5

The GeRALDINe NeWS, ThuRSDAy 28 MAy 20156

COMMUNITY DIARY THURSDAY 28th MAY

► Girl Guides, 6.30-8.00pm for girls aged 9-12½ years at the Guide and Scout Den. Ph Marie 693 8779 for info. ► Children’s Choir entry by koha, 4.30-5.30pm at The Academy. Please phone Christopher 027 568 5515 ► Four Peaks Seido Karate, beginners class, 6-7pm at GHS Gym. All Welcome. Ph Gisell 021 0228 7049 ► The Corral Workshop 9am-4pm, woodwork, metal-work, glass & pottery. All welcome. Ph Cyril 693 8630 ► Social Darts, 7.30pm at Geraldine Town & Country Club. All welcome. Phone Marie 693 8664 ► Geraldine Bridge Club, Contract Bridge 7.15pm at Geraldine Bowling Club, ph Stan or Helen 693 7566 ► Yoga, 9.30am and 6pm, both sessions now at The Acad-emy. Ph Paula 693 8109 ► Shine Adults Community Choir 7.15-9pm at The Academy, all welcome. Please phone Christopher 027 568 5515 ► Geraldine Rock’N’Roll Club 7.30 - 9.30pm at Town & Country Club. All welcome. Ph Lynda 693 8652 ► Arthritis Exercise Class, 10.30am at St Andrew’s Church Foyer. Ph Irene 693 9505

FRIDAY 29th MAY ► St Mary’s Church, Holy Communion at 11.15am, then Luvaduck Lunch at 12noon. All welcome. Gold coin. ► Geraldine SeniorCare coffee morning 10 -11.30am at Seniorcare Function Centre, all welcome. Ph Lesley 693 8057 ► Parliamentary Clinic, 10am - 12noon at Geraldine Resource Centre. Hannah Lind here on behalf of Jacqui Dean, Jacqui is available by appointment. Ph 0800 679 248 254 ► Iconz,6.30-8.00pm at St Andrews Hall. Fun, skills, & challenge children aged 6-11 years. Parents welcome. Ph Susan 693 9905. For transport ph Hilary 693 7665 ► Craft Creators, 9.30am - 12noon at St Andrew’s Hall. Learn card making, scrap booking or knitting, $2 entry, all welcome. Ph Karen 03 303 7397 for more info.

SATURDAY 30th MAY ► Indoor Crafts Market, 10.00am - 3.00pm An Academy fundraiser held at the Geraldine Academy. Ph 027 452 4791 for more info. ► Nepal Fundraiser, held by the Forgotten Sherpas of Nepal Trust from10.00am - 3.00pm. Live music, food, stalls and much more at The Academy/St Mary’s grounds. Ph 027 390 9099 for more info.

SUNDAY 31st MAY ► MTB Ride, social bike ride starting at 10am, weather permitting. All welcome. Ph Alan 021 0235 7538 for info

► St Mary’s Church, Geraldine, 8.00am Holy Communion and 5.30pm Service of Prayer and Praise for the opening of St Mary’s followed by a shared finger food tea. ► Geraldine Writers Workshop, at Geraldine library 2-4pm. No previous experience required. Contact Judith on 692 2927 ► Catholic Mass, 9am at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, cnr Hislop/Peel St, Geraldine. ► Living Waters Christian Fellowship, 10am at Orari Hall. All welcome. Ph 693 8056 for more info. ► St Andrew’s Church, 9.30am Traditional Worship, 11am Contemporary Worship. ► Geraldine Archery Club, coaching at 11am, club day at 1pm, at Orari Racecourse. Ph Stewart 693 9952 for info.

MONDAY 1st JUNE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY

► Keep Active, Still running today. ► Geraldine Indoor Bowls Club, 7pm at Geraldine Bowling Club. New members welcome. Ph Bev 693 8357

TUESDAY 2nd JUNE ► “Breastfeeding Works” Coffee Group, 10.30am, upstairs at St Mary’s Church, Ph Rebecca 693 9015 for info. ► Hinds Young Farmers Club, 7pm at Hinds Pub, new members welcome. Ph Ben 0274 204 490 ► Alzheimers SC Coffee Group, 10.30am at Mundell’s Cafe. All welcome. Phone Barbara 03 687 7583 ► Gentle Exercise Class for elderly, 10am at SeniorCare Function Centre. Ph Jenny 693 7076 ► Geraldine St John Youth, 7.00 - 8.30pm at St John’s Rooms. For ages 8-18yrs. Ph/txt Todd 027 500 4360 ► Mainly Music, music and movement for pre-schoolers and caregivers, 9.30am at St Mary’s Church. $3 / family. ► Petanque at Geraldine Bowling Club, 1.30pm-3pm New players most welcome. ► JP Service for certifying documents, 12.30-1.30pm at Geraldine Community Resource Centre, a free weekly service, no appointment needed. Ph 693 7001 for info. ► Indoor Bowls, 1.30 pm at St Andrews Church Hall, all welcome, ph Pam 693 8651 ► Geraldine Scout Groups: 6.30pm Cubs at Geraldine Scout Den. Phone Brian 693 9829 for info. ► Geraldine Ukulele Club with Hugh & Fi, 7.30pm at St Andrew’s church foyer. Bring a uke and a smile. ► Pleasant Valley Smallbore Rifle Club, 7.30pm at Pleas-ant Valley Hall. All welcome, equipment provided, small charge for ammo. Ph Jenny 693 8228 or Sue 692 2791

WEDNESDAY 3rd JUNE ► Orari River Protection Group AGM Peel Forest Hall 7.30pm

► Milford Clandeboye Young Farmers 7.30pm at Chequered Flag, Rangitata. New members welcome. Phone Shantelle 022 659 2841 ► Geraldine Bridge Club, 1.30pm at The Catholic Church Hall, ph Diane 693 7690 ► Housie, 7.30pm at Geraldine Town & Country Club. All welcome. Ph 693 8713 for info. ► Geraldine Floral Art Group, “Floral Extravaganza”. Bus trip to Christchurch. ► Geraldine Kindergarten Playgroup, all preschoolers & caregivers welcome, 1.00 - 2.30pm. Ph Tracey 693 8888 ► Yoga/Stretchies join us 6-7pm at Woodbury Hall $5 per session, all welcome Ph 692 2980 for info. ► Plunket Nurse in Geraldine, morning home visits and afternoon clinic. Phone Paula 693 8177

MULTIPLE EVENTS ► Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, 9.30am Sat, 6pm Wed for beginners, 6.30pm Wed gentle exercise. Qigong 11am Sat. All at Geraldine Bowling Club. Ph Tim 021 141 9142 ► Funergy Fitness - Fighting Fit Classes, Tues & Thurs 6.30pm, Geraldine Primary Hall. Ph Lynda 021 264 4400 ► Geraldine Craft Market, 9am - 3pm Sat & Sun, Cox St opposite St Andrew’s. Email craftyperson@slingshot.co.nz ► Geraldine District Golf Club, men’s golf Sat & Wed 12.30pm, women’s golf Tues 10am & Sat 12.15pm, and 9-Hole women's golf 10am Wed. ► Geraldine Four Peaks Seido Karate Club meets 6 - 8pm, Tues and Fri at High School Gym. Ph John 027 204 5057 ► Geraldine Patchwork Group, Tues 7-9pm ph Maureen 693 8328, and Thurs 10am-3pm ph Joanne 693 8488 ► Geraldine Toy Library, open Tues 10.30-11.30am & Sat 9.30-11.30am, 193 Talbot St. Ph Amanda 693 8294 ► Grande Vue Golf Club, mixed golf Sun 12.30pm, wom-en’s golf Wed 9.30am. New members welcome. ► Midwifery Clinic, pregnancy planning/testing and fully funded maternity care. Ph Kathryn 021 334 254 ► Pilates ,Thurs 5.45pm GHS Library, Fri 1.30pm Bowling Club. Ph Liz 693 8577 ► Red Cross Shop, Talbot St, open Tues 10am - 3pm, Thurs 10am - 3pm, and Sat 10am - 12noon. ► Rosie’s Recycled Clothing Shop, Peel St, open Tues to Fri, 11.00am - 3.00pm. ► Zumba® Fitness Mon & Thurs 9.30am at T&C Club, Toning Wed 9.30am at T&C Club, Fitness & Toning Wed 7pm at Geraldine Rugby Club, Gold class for beginners & seniors 10am at T&C Club. Ph Gisell 693 9760

The Community Diary is collated and produced by the Geraldine Community Resource Centre (693 7001) and published by The Geraldine News as a free service for our community.

Public noTiceSVan Coffee, Geraldine-based mobile espresso. Bookings contact Ian on 021 187 8095.liVing WaTerS. An authentic Christian fellowship meets every Sunday at 10am at The Orari Domain hall, Orari. Join us as we share in a Living Word and fellowship in the joy of his presence. “..In order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:3. All welcome! enquiries: 693 8056 or 03 688 8702. www.headingforhim.comliVing WaTerS. In-depth Bible Study, Wednesdays at 7pm, 31 Templer Street, Geraldine. Ph 693 9617.PainTing your roof ? We have a roof paint for you, from just $120 per 10 litres at Geraldine hammer hardware.

buSineSSeSTraVel broker, Sue hammond. Ph 693 9141. email: sueh@thetravelbrokers.co.nzFaulTy sliding door rollers need replaced? Window catches no longer secure? We can replace these and get your house

WINTER GolFAre you fed up with playing golf in the mud? Not

allowed to use your golf cart in the winter months? Or maybe you have a job

with plenty of time off in the winter?

Free-draining DENFIELD GOLF COURSE at Geraldine is South Canterbury’s best all-weather golf course and

this year we are offering a SPECIAl WINTER MEMBERSHIP

- 3 months’ golf over June, July and August with full playing rights for just $120 (plus levies if required).

You won’t find a better winter golf course (this side of Fiji) and you won’t get a better deal than this!

To find out more contact: secretary@geraldinegolf.co.nz or phone Max 03 693 8938 or 027 561 0000.

Guys and Girls winter range now available at Outline for Women in Geraldine

www.ministryclothing.co.nz

Visit the studio to view the full range - phone 021 0650 57476 Burdon Road, Woodbury

secure again. Ph Geraldine Glass 693 9927.PainT. We can tint most other paint company colours at hammer hardware ph 693 7312.PicTure framing. Jex and Dave Allison, now The Art Of Framing. 34 havelock St, Ashburton. Ph 03 307 6651, 027 431 5108. ashburtonframing@gmail.comraTS/mice. Pre-baited stations from $5. Single-feed rodenticide, ideal for chook houses, woodsheds or feed stores etc. Ph Craig’s Pest Solutions Ltd 693 7263.cloThing alterations, mending, creations. Ph Raylene 693 7163.auTo parts and accessories. North end Motors, ph 693 8673.hanDyMan. Repair and maintainence jobs around your home, garden, business. Monthly maintainance contract for business, rental, domestic customers. Please ph Ian 027 925 1411 email-ianrogers4@aol.comcar troubles, contact Geraldine Auto Restorations, 34 high St, ph 693 1401.STeWarTS Panel & Paint, 214a Talbot Street. Ph Stacey and Brook 693 8446 for all your panel and paint requirements.brookSiDe Boarding Kennels. Farmstay for dogs. 208 Woodbury Road. Ph 693 9929.PainTer /decorator available now. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Peter Booth 03 615 8469.car grooming. North end Motors, ph 693 8673.ProMPT efficient mechanical service, contact Geraldine Auto Restorations, 34 high St, ph 693 1401.Double glazing enquiries. Ph Geraldine Glass 693 9927.PainTer. Geraldine-based. Friendly professional service, good rates, excellent local references. Ph 027 962 4841.STuMP Grinding Solutions will be in your area soon. Our services include stump and root grinding, tree felling and site clearance. Ph Paul 021 232 3099 or 03 688 7244.coMPuTer problems? Call Geraldine Computer Solutions: prompt, professional, affordable. Ph 693 9496.chiMney sweep. For a clean, reliable and local service call Dan Mckerrow for chimney sweep and repairs. Ph 021 118 7580.FaSTWay Couriers at hammer hardware. Ph 693 7312.Mcculloch chainsaws 14” $299, 18” $399 at Geraldine hammer hardware.

buSineSSeS

P 03 688 0438 M 021 135 0151 E info@apdesigns.co.nz

Annette P Coulter

For all your framing requirements, to include lacing and framing of tapestry, cross-stitch and any other

needlecraft, 3D shadow boxing a specialty, huge range of the latest frames and matboards to choose from.

Prompt efficient service a guarantee!

Come and see me in my bright, new showroom at:199 Stafford Street, Timaru.

Ph 03 688 0438 or 021 135 0151Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm Most Saturdays 10am-1pm

The GeRALDINe NeWS, ThuRSDAy 28 MAy 2015 7

TRIPlE C CouNSEllINGConversations creating connection•Providing counselling and parenting •support/educationChristian counselling available•

P: Catherine Coster 022 139 5166E: tripleccounselling@gmail.com

HAIR ‘N’ MIND172 Talbot Street. Ph 693 7951.

Next to the Vintage Car & Machinery Club

PENSIONERS RATES on Thursday/Fridaywith Erin and Kath

Ladies Cut/Dry $32-40. Mens Cut $15-20.

healThboWen Therapy practitioner: Nikki Turner, Woodbury, ph 692 2957. Shoe repairs. Geraldine hammer hardware are agents for Cobblers Glenn’s Repair Bar.

WanTeDForD Laser hatchback, 1990-95 manual. Must be in good order. Ph 693 9649 or 027 736 8046.MiliTaria wanted to buy by collector. Firearms, badges, bayonets or any items of military interest. German items are of particular interest. Ph Pete young 693 8876 a/h.WaTcheS and clocks. Check out our new selection at Geraldine hammer hardware.

GERAldINEliven up your taste buds!

New Mexican Chicken Nachos and Toasties

at GERAldINE Subway!!

Nachos are at Subway Geraldine for a limited time only.

ProPerTy / accoMMoDaTionhouSe to rent, three bedroom, two bathroom, in Geraldine from 1 June. $335/week. Ph Sandy 027 868 3815.renTalS. home, fully-furnished, two-bedroomed with garage, $330/week. Two-bedroomed home with garage $215/week. One-bedroom, no garage, $195/week. New two-bedroomed home with garage, $300/week. Ph Audre Ramsay 027 622 9845, Licensed Real estate Agent ReAA 2008 AJ Ramsay Real estate Ltd.

Interested in new cultures?We are currently looking for both short-stay and long-stay homestay families for international students we expect to study with us over the coming year. We have students from both Europe and Asia and a mixture of ages and genders. If you are interested in joining our programme please contact Kerri Doy at the high school 693 0017 (ext 7206) or k.doy@geraldinehs.school.nz

eMPloyMenTcaSual staff wanted at Red Chillies Indian Takeaways. Please call Rushina on 021 256 9679.

learningguiTar and keyboard tuition. easy learn. Ph Kev 697 4857.arT 4 health workshop. Physical and emotional health is a creative process. No artistic experience required. 7 June, 9.30am-4pm. Refreshments and materials supplied, bring own lunch. Geraldine Academy of Arts. Investment $85. Ph Judith 692 2927.

uPcoMing eVenTS geralDine Writers Group: Sunday 31 May, 2pm-4pm, thereafter the last Sunday of each month. Geraldine library conference room. Lots of fun, no previous experience required. For more information ph Judith 692 2927.

HILARIOUSSpontaneousOutrageousFUN

15 hours tuition with“Scared Scriptless”COURT JESTER1st week July holidays6-10 July

only $100!!Be in quick!

To register EMAIL:theatresports@hilarious.comFor more info PH 693 9986

Theatre Sports Workshop

Funded by: Supported by

In conjunction with the NEPAL FUNDRAISER which features food stalls and live entertainment .

!"#$%&'$(!)*+&",-(

./0120(#34!5("614734(!0((.%$"8$(*$!$9:$*(!$(!!

"#$%&'!('$!)#'*%"+#&(&,!'%-!.%(/('$!(&*!

012345!6!7128!!!9:;!(<=>?=!@ABB<!*4AC!!!%DE>F>=>B2!<12?!12=>AA!G!71A5!

PEEL FOREST BAR MUSIC NIGHT DNA DAVID CONNOLLY

AND

ALAN MINNEAR

From 7.30pm

HEAlTH CARE ASSISTANTS (Carers – casual/full time/part time)

McKenzie HealthCare is a 50-bed medical aged-care hospital employing over 60 staff to provide quality care. We have various positions available. Experience would be an advantage but full orientation and training would be provided. We offer flexibility, short shifts, afternoon and weekend work in a progressive aged-care facility in beautiful Geraldine.For more information phone:Hazel Harrison – Nurse Manager 03 693 8299Or call in to pick up an application package fromJolene or Gaye, Office Administrators, at2 McKenzie Street, Geraldine 7930Email: hazel@mckenziehealthcare.co.nz

For Sale FireWooD. Pine and bluegum. Ph Clearwater Firewood 693 8168.roTary clothes line, four-line in good order, $100. Ph 693 7271.bark chip, three grades in stock at Village Landscapes. Ph 693 7321. Loan trailer and delivery available.FireWooD. Split, dry (shed-stored) pine and gum. Ph 027 370 0633 or 027 773 3119.laWnMoWerS. Masport, Morrision, we have a mower to suit your needs at Geraldine hammer hardware.cerTiFieD Bio Organic compost right here in town, Village Landscapes, 31 Wilson Street.1.6T digger for hire. Wide tilt, trench and digging buckets. Auger kit also available. Ph Village Landscapes & hire 693 7321.WooDSPliTTer for hire, Village Landscapes & hire. Ph 693 7321.ToWable garden shredder for hire. Turn your branches into mulch and keep down the weeds. Village Landscapes & hire, 31 Wilson St.Shingle, coloured, plain for your path or drain, to make concrete or fix the mud when it rains. We have 12 grades in stock, right here in town. Loan trailer and delivery available. Village Landscapes & hire, 31 Wilson St, ph 693 7321.STihl quality garden gear for hire. Weedeaters, scrubcutters, hedgetrimmers, all at Village Landscapes & hire. Ph 693 7321.bark nuggets. Another bulk load of our popular, quality nuggets has arrived at Village Landscapes. Ph 693 7697.

giVe aWayFaDeD couch in good order. Ph 027 622 9845.black office chairs, levers defective. Ph 027 622 9845.

The GeRALDINe NeWS, ThuRSDAy 28 MAy 20158

Prices apply from Thursday 28th May to Sunday 31st May 2015, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specifi ed apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale.

FCG

N280

5

FreshChoice GeraldinePeel Street, Geraldine. Phone 693 8529.Open 7am-8pm, 7 days.

FreshChoice.co.nzFFFFFFFFFFF FreshChoiceNZ

$799kg

Vogel’s Bread 720-750g(Excludes Gluten Free)

Santa Rosa Boneless Chicken Roast 800g

Loose White Button Mushrooms

Fresh NZ Lamb Shoulder Chops

Signature Range Mild/Colby/Edam Cheese 1kg

$799each

$700

2 for

$1099kg

$890each

Saints/Lindauer 750ml(Excludes Special Reserve)

$3200pack

Eta Kettles/UpperCuts/O’Ryans Chips 150-170g

Arnott’s Shapes 130-190g

$199each

$199each

GREATDEAL!

Speight’s/Summit24 x 330ml Bottles

Dole Philippine Loose Bananas

$199kg

This month our community donation amount will bedoubled! If you wish to apply, please pick up an application form at the customer service desk or visit freshchoice.co.nz.Local owner operators supporting their local communities.

Double up Month!

Community Fund

Final

week

apply today!

$1149each