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Joanne Bell (riding JoJo) and helen Melton (riding Fashion) getting in some practice ahead of this Saturday’s WW100 commemorative ride. Photo: Lindsay Nelson.

To mark the 100th anniversary of Anzac troops landing at Gallipoli, a group of 100 horse riders are planning a special tribute, starting in harwarden, to the men and horses of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment (CMR). After a dawn service in the North Canterbury town, they will ride in formation for 20km to another service in Waikari. Some of the riders will be dressed in full military uniform to represent the 52 who didn’t return to the Waikari area. Two Geraldine women, Joanne Bell and helen Melton will be among them.

Joanne and helen have been horse trekking together on many occasions and when they saw the event advertised on Facebook they jumped at the chance. Both women have family members who served in the armed forces and want to do their bit to help people remember the sacrifices made.

helen’s granddad served with the Wellington Mounted Rifle Regiment in Palestine so the commemorations will be very special for her.

“I think it will be quite emotional.” Joanne does not want her children to forget the significance of Anzac Day and says they have had a lot of fun watching her dressing up in the military uniform.

“It’s cool to be able to do something to help the commemorations,” says Joanne. “My children are sharing the moment by watching all the preparation so they understand the significance. It’s important the children don’t forget what Anzac Day is about.”

Riders for the event are coming from all over New Zealand with even a few travelling from overseas and riding horses they borrow in New Zealand.

The ride is the brainchild of Terry King who is making a documentary about the mounted regiments; the Anzac Day ride will be the finale.

A lot of preparation has gone into the ride and the ladies are thankful to their support person, Murray Toley. Murray will help them with the horses, and setting up and breaking camp at the Peaks hall (harwarden) where the regiment will gather on April 24. The horses will be paddocked in their regimental groups to become acquainted before the ride. It’s not all beer and skittles though, as they have to be up, dressed, breakfasted and ready to ride by 5.30am on Anzac Day.

The CMR was one of four mounted rifles regiments raised to serve overseas in the New Zealand expeditionary Force (NZeF) during the First World War. They were part of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade and left New Zealand with the main body of the NZeF in October 1914.

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in the Gallipoli campaign from May to December 1915.The regiment included 26 officers, 523 other ranks and 600 horses gathered from three squadrons belonging to pre-war Territorial Force regiments.

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ANZAC Day 2015Geraldine Community Service at the War Memorial, Talbot Street. 8.55am. Woodbury Service 10.15am. Peel Forest Service 11.30am. Rangitata Airfield Service 2.15pm.

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Lynne Griffin works on hand sewing at the Patchworker gathering. Photo: Jordyn Te Rahui-hobbs.

T h e G e r a l d i n e Patchworkers are celebrating their 30th year together. Few remain from the original group founded in the 1980s, but the focus of giving to those in need endures.

The patchworkers have a legacy of quilting for various fundraisers, community organisations and people who have suffered a crisis and require assistance. upcoming plans include a group quilt for sale with proceeds going towards the 2016 Relay for Life. Another quilt is underway for raffling off at Arts and Plants with a portion of the proceeds to go towards a community organisation or person in need. “We spend a lot of time quilting for people who are in need whether it be because their house burnt down or they’ve suffered another tragedy,” says Barbara McFarlane, an experienced member of the group. Occasionally the patchworkers will have an emergency-quilt day, and focus their efforts on quilting for emergencies such as house fires, where gifting a quilt provides not only practical but also emotional comfort.

It’s not all work; the members enjoy being in the company of and gathering advice from other patchworkers and sewers, and just “generally have a good time together,” says Barbara. When they are not making gifts for those in need the patchworkers use their weekly gatherings to work on personal and group projects. “It’s just nice to get together, have a bit of lunch and help each other out with whatever we’re working on,” says Barbara. Thursday meetings usually consist of a group discussion, show and tell of whatever members are currently creating, shared lunch and time to

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focus on their creations. Several members have made quilts entered in shows around New Zealand, some even being included in the New Zealand Quilter magazine. Members also participate in an annual themed challenge. This year the theme is On the Road Where you Live.

The group members meet on Tuesdays (10am at the St John Ambulance rooms) and Thursdays (7pm at the Geraldine high School textiles room) to quilt and create together. Joanne Mitchell, convener of the group, says they are happy to teach patchworking to anybody interested. “We love to share what we know with people,” says Joanne. The Geraldine Patchworkers welcome all new members to both the day and night meetings. For more information, contact Joanne Mitchell on 693 8488.

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Geraldine’s Kane Tarres has been drumming for a long time.

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he has “played percussion with Pounamu and Salmonella Dub, off and on, played congas with various jazz bands and played with [local bands] Boru and Gecko Junior, now called Free Range Slaves”.

Kane has also taught percussion “at many schools, and taught tribal drumming – from many parts of the world – and singing”.

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“hand drums will be provided for the course. They’ll also be available to buy; they’re all handmade by me. I’ve been making drums since 1995. I got a grant; I was using deerskin and recycled PVC piping for the shells. I glue on fabric, then wet the de-haired skins, then tie them on.”

Drummin’ Funky Rhythms begins next week and runs for six weeks on Tuesdays, 7.30-8.30pm. Casual attendance is also welcome.

For more information, call Kane on 693 7248 or 027 480 4748 or go to the Facebook page for Geraldine Academy of Performance and Arts.

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“healing and meditation is a journey. It can be used alongside the treatments from your doctor. Many are now recommending yoga and meditation to their patients. There are lots of different ways of bringing it in,” she says.

The classes start on 4 May and will be held at the Geraldine Academy for six weeks, from 5.15-6.15pm. For more information contact Kerrylea on 022 309 2410.

Fiona Carmichael

holistic therapist Kerrylea Reihana. Photo: Fiona Carmichael.

A former local health shop owner, Kerrylea (Kerry) Reihana, is coming back to Geraldine this autumn to teach Geraldine residents meditation techniques for “calming the mind and finding balance”.

Kerry is excited about the classes and says she’s looking forward to taking the beginners’ class. She says she has used spiritual healing and meditation to treat people of all ages from babies to the elderly, including people with sleeping problems and those needing help with a range of emotional, physical and psychological issues.

“Meditation is a discipline [which brings about] spiritual growth and helps people find balance, peace and calm and focus, no matter what’s going on in their lives. It’s about being in the now,” she says.

The busy mum says she found meditation and spiritual healing through her own ill health.

“I wasn’t finding the answers from my doctor so I started looking at alternatives. A series of natural acupuncture was amazing – it took me down a whole new pathway. I saw the benefits [of meditation and spiritual healing] and wanted to share those benefits with other people,” she explains.

Kerry owned the essence of Life health store opposite the Westpac Bank on Talbot Street from about 2004 until 2011 and has a diploma in Natural Spiritual healing from the Self Realisation Meditation healing Centre in Christchurch. She says the diploma was a three-year course and the final exam took place in england over a week.

Kerry says meditation can help reduce stress, improve focus, improve health, relieve pain and tension, and bring peace and calm into people’s lives.

“We are all a lot busier and have a lot more stimulation these days, particularly mums. It used to be more simplistic, more in the now for mums when they were just in the home. With the technical age and all the extra stimulation we often just need a breather, a way to calm our minds and find balance.”

The children in our household are buzzing as winter sport is about to launch. I, on the other hand, am bracing myself for the onslaught of grubby knees, filthy boots and the ongoing wail of, “Where’s my mouth guard?”

The nine-year-old has signed up for another season of rugby and hockey, while the seven-year-old states she is “playing hockey and choir.” I’m not sure the Kids Choir teacher Christopher Musgrave realises she considers it a sport, but I wish him luck.

It is at this time of year that a host of Geraldine parents, high school students and volunteers are preparing for the start of winter sport. They will be coaching, refereeing, managing and co-ordinating to make sport possible for our children. They will be motivated, enthusiastic and looking forward to a lot of fun. But, what about when sport across the country stops being fun, and the kids and volunteers are subject to comments and actions from the sideline that aren’t supportive or sporting?

having played one or two games of my chosen sport in the not-so-distant past, I’m confident that I know what I’m doing. however, even I felt rattled last year while refereeing a match between eight-year-old children when an irate father hurled abuse at me. What did his behaviour do for the children who were playing? how was it going to improve the game for his child? What sort of behaviour was he role modelling?

balance, calm, peace and focus through meditation classes

WHakaaro: Children’s sportAnd was it going to make other potential volunteers want to get off the sidelines and become involved in coaching or officiating, so this man’s child (and others like him) could participate in the game? The only positive factor is that this anonymous bully wasn’t from Geraldine and he wasn’t supporting Geraldine.

New signage is about to appear at our rugby grounds and good on them for encouraging positive behaviour:

PLeASe ReMeMBeRTheSe ARe KIDSThIS IS A GAMe

The COACheS ARe VOLuNTeeRSThe ReFeReeS ARe huMANThIS IS NOT SuPeR RuGBy

If you do not understand this you will be asked to leave”It is a sad state of affairs when some spectators need

reminding about their behaviour. The next time we are not happy about kids sport, maybe we need to stop and think. Perhaps we should remember what Thumper taught us in the childhood classic, Bambi: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.”

Please, let’s keep a positive culture humming on Geraldine’s sidelines this winter.

Pip GoldsburyEd: The Geraldine News welcomes submissions to the

Whakaaro column. Please check with us first.

blood, platelet and plasma donations

Shantelle McLeod has been donating blood for about 10 years and has organised a blood collection in Geraldine today.

Shantelle and a group of her Facebook friends will also be getting their heads shaved at the Village Inn at 7.30pm tomorrow for Shave for a Cure, Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand’s signature fundraising event.

“Instead of shaving for money we are hoping people will give blood donations.”

Shantelle says NZ Blood have not collected in Geraldine since 2013. They will be collecting whole blood in Geraldine, but Shantelle is also hoping to create local awareness about platelet and plasma donations.

She says people can choose whether to donate whole blood or platelets and plasma, however platelets and plasma collection takes place in Christchurch.

“It takes a bit longer, but a donation of platelets or plasma treats about 12 more people than donations of whole blood.”

Shantelle explains that platelet donations are critical for treating patients with blood diseases and cancers such as leukaemia, and for controlling bleeding after cardiac surgery and trauma.

Many treatments use plasma donations including severe burns, liver and renal failure, chemotherapy and haemophilia. Plasma can also be useful to boost the immune system and to provide temporary protection against infections such as chickenpox, tetanus or hepatitis.

People with chronic anaemia, kidney failure, cancer and acute blood loss from trauma or surgery benefit from red blood cell transfusions.

The NZ Blood website says the transfusion of red blood cells must be done within 35 days of collection. “There’s always a demand for blood. There is no substitute as it can only come from another human.”

Shantelle grew up in Geraldine. She says donating blood is something she has always done and that her parents regularly donated blood as a way to give back to the community. Shantelle’s brother required plasma following surgery and a close friend has leukaemia.

“People think it doesn’t happen to them but it does. you never know when you’ll need it yourself and it’s a gift that we can give regularly to make a difference.”

NZ Blood says approximately 3,000 donations are needed each week to meet medical needs in New Zealand. Cancer patients use 22 per cent of blood products, accident victims 18 per cent and mothers and babies 7 per cent.

The Geraldine blood collection is on today, Thursday 23 Aprilat the Geraldine high School between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Phone 0800 GIVe BLOOD (0800 448 325) to book or download the free mobile phone app from www.nzblood.co.nz. The Shave takes place at the Village Inn, this Friday at 7.30pm.

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of toasted almonds to nibble on as you sit out on the deck and enjoy the changing autumn colours.

~~~~~~~~~~Quince brandy

Wash and peel and grate your quince. Place the fruit, seeds and cores into a jar. Cover and leave for three days. They will turn dark in colour, but this is expected.

Squeeze all the juice from the quince into a measuring jug. Add cup for cup of both brandy and sugar. Now add one cinnamon quill and three cloves, and leave for six weeks. Sieve through muslin and store in sterilized bottles.

My other favourite way to cook quince involves quite a substantial amount of sugar, but it’s worth it. Australian food

It’s interesting to see old orchards as you drive around the district. Often the house is long gone, yet the orchard remains. Many gaps show where trees have died, and those still standing are clothed in lichen.

Despite little care and attention over the years, many of these spindly gems are laden with fruit. Fruit that tastes the way it should. As gnarly and imperfect as it looks, the flavour is there.

These old orchards often, though not always, include a quince tree, traditionally kept for making quince jelly. Some long-established suburban gardens have them too. In the autumn months you may see an old, forgotten quince loaded with exquisitely ancient-looking fruit.

I have mentioned the beauty of the quince blossom many times. It’s my absolute favourite. The lime-green of the leaf against delicate white petals is simply nature’s best work.

I’m happy to just have a bowl of the fruit on the kitchen counter, both to look at and for the smell. The Smyrna variety is a very good cultivar if you want to add a tree to your garden. The fruit are large, yellow when ripe and have a rich flavour and fragrance. They also store well, produce plenty of fruit, and most importantly they do not break up during cooking as other varieties do.

Many people aren’t sure what to do with quince. They’re really only edible after cooking, and aren’t a part of european New Zealanders’ heritage as they are for those from the Middle and Near east, where the fruit was highly prized by the Greeks and Romans. Paris awarded a “golden apple” to Aphrodite as a symbol of love, fertility and marriage.

~~~~~~~~~~A few years ago, I made this amber-coloured quince

brandy and it was such a hit that I now make it every year. It’s delicious served with dessert, or as an aperitif with a bowl

in good taste: a quince by any other nameguru Maggie Beer introduced many of us to quince in her first cookbook, Pheasant Farm. Passionate about food in general, Maggie spouted the magical words, “There is no end to the quince’s versatility,” opening the doors of our imagination and allowing us to think of quince as more than just a fruit. Often used in tagines in the Middle east, especially with lamb, quince can also be pickled - the perfect addition to a platter of sliced ham or grilled meats.

~~~~~~~~~~Pot-roasted quince

This recipe involves long, slow cooking, which ensures that the whole quince can be eaten, seeds and all. The quince changes in colour from yellow to ruby red (think autumn here). As the fruit stays whole during cooking (Please note: if you use the pineapple-shaped variety it may turn to mush. Still tasty, but mush), it can be frozen in its syrup and brought out in the middle of winter as a delicious, instant dessert.

6 medium-sized quince, picked with a stem and a leaf still attached, if possible 4 cups of sugar and the juice of 3 lemons.

Rub the soft fuzz from the fruit, wash each one and position in a heavy-based pan in one layer, packing them tightly together. Add the sugar and 1.5 litres of water. Boil at a fairly high temperature until a jelly starts to form. Reduce the heat (use a simmer mat if you have one, or turn to very low) and continue cooking for up to 5 hours. Turn the quince at least 4 times during cooking to ensure they are a rich red colour all over. Add the lemon juice during the last stage of cooking to cut the sweetness. These are amazing served with some of the cooking jelly and some softly whipped unsweetened cream, or crème fraîche.

Fiona Feasey

Pot-roasted quince can be frozen in its syrup and brought out in mid-winter. Photo: Fiona Feasey.

COMMUNITY DIARY THURSDAY 23rd APRIL

► NZ Blood Service, 10.30am - 3.30pm at Geraldine High School. Donate today and save 3 lives, appoint-ments recommended, ph 0800 448 325 ► Girl Guides, 6.30-8.00pm for girls aged 9-12½ years at the Guide and Scout Den. Ph Marie 693 8779 for info. ► Social Darts, 7.30pm at Geraldine Town & Country Club. All welcome. Phone Marie 693 8664 ► Geraldine Bridge Club, Contract Bridge 7.30pm at Geraldine Bowling Club, ph Stan or Helen 693 7566 ► The Corral Workshop 9am-4pm, woodwork, metal-work, glass & pottery. All welcome. Ph Cyril 693 8630 ► 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 ► Shine Adults Community Choir 7.15-9pm at The Academy, all welcome. Please phone Christopher 027 568 5515 ► Four Peaks Seido Karate, beginners class, 6-7pm at GHS Gym. All Welcome. Ph Gisell 021 0228 7049 ► Yoga, 9.30am at the Bowling club and 6pm at The Academy. Ph Paula 693 8109 ► Children’s Choir entry by koha, 4.30-5.30pm at The Academy. Please phone Christopher 027 568 5515

FRIDAY 24th APRIL ► Geraldine Primary School Commemorative Ceremony in honour of ex-students who lost their lives in WWI, 2pm at GPS Hall. Ph 693 8208 for details. ► Blackboard Concert, 7.30pm at the Academy. All musi-cians, poets & audience welcome. Entry $5. Tea & coffee free, food available. Ph Adele 021 0236 9674 ► Junior Disco for children aged 3-6 years, 5-6pm at Geraldine Primary School Hall, gold coin incl. supper. ► 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 ► 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 ► Geraldine SeniorCare coffee morning 10 -11.30am at Seniorcare Function Centre, all welcome. Ph Lesley 693 8057 ► St Mary’s Church, Holy Communion at 11.15am, then Luvaduck Lunch at 12noon. All welcome. Gold coin.

SATURDAY 25th APRIL - ANZAC DAY “LEST WE FORGET”

► Geraldine RSA ANZAC Services: 8.55am at Geraldine Library 10.15am at Woodbury 11.30am at Peel Forest 2.15pm at Rangitata Airfield

SUNDAY 26th APRIL ► 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 ► St Stephen’s Church, Peel Forest, 9.05am Holy Communion ► St Thomas’ Church, Woodbury, 10.30am Holy Communion ► 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 27th APRIL PUBLIC HOLIDAY

► Bridge Lessons, a 10 week course, 7pm at Geraldine Resource Centre. For info ph Helen 693 7566 ► Keep Active,10am. Still running Monday ► Geraldine Indoor Bowls Club, 7pm at Geraldine Bowling Club. New members welcome. Ph Bev 693 8357

TUESDAY 28th APRIL ► Geraldine Men’s Probus, 10am at Geraldine RSA. New members welcome. Ph John 693 9833 for more info. ► 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 ► Petanque at Geraldine Bowling Club, 1.30pm-3pm New players most welcome. ► 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 ► Geraldine Scout Groups: 6.30pm Cubs at Geraldine Scout Den. Phone Brian 693 9829 for info. ► Mainly Music, music and movement for pre-schoolers and caregivers, 9.30am at St Mary’s Church. $3 / family.

► 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

WEDNESDAY 29th APRIL ► Geraldine Bridge Club, 7.30pm at The Catholic Church Hall, ph Diane 693 7690 ► Yoga/Stretchies join us 6-7pm at Woodbury Hall $5 per session, all welcome Ph 692 2980 for info. ► Geraldine Kindergarten Playgroup, all preschoolers & caregivers welcome, 1.00 - 2.30pm. Ph Tracey 693 8888 ► Housie, 7.30pm at Geraldine Town & Country Club. All welcome. Ph 693 8713 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 at Bowling Club, Fri 1.30pm at Bowl-ing 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, 10.30am - 3.30pm. ► Walk in Wardrobe, open Wed 3 - 5pm & Sat 10am-12noon at The Lodge Theatre, ph Carol 021 042 0849 ► 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.

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VALUING OUR VOLUNTEERSCommunity Awards 2015

it’s that time of year again when we can acknowledge our volunteers for all the work they do in our community.

The Timaru District Council is once again proud to be holding the annual Community awards in recognition of

voluntary service to the community by individuals.So let’s get their work recognised by nominating our

outstanding volunteers for a 2015 Timaru District Community Award.

it is easy to do – the forms can be downloaded from the Timaru District Council website, or picked up from one of the Council offices in Geraldine, Temuka or Timaru.

For further information please phone Teresa Heap, (03) 687 7258.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 5.00PM FRIDAY 15 MAY 2015

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Wednesday 29 April 20157pm at the Kindergarten 25 Wilson Street, GeraldineHelen May General Manager GDFKA

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Grande Vue Golf Club. Stableford. Winner, Giles Patrick 75-13-62-42, From: M Lang 86-21-65-40, M Denton 87-22-65-39, D Bruce 80-13-67-37, C Patrick 80-12-68-36, Twos: Giles Patrick 2x C Patrick, Hayden Nelson (superb 2).

Grande Vue Golf Club 19 April. Stoneyhurst Trophy T Kerr 78-19-59,45, A Muff 79-19-60,45, P Oliver 81-17-64,40, Giles Patrick 80-13-67,37, M O’Malley 87-19-68,36, M Waldron 88-20-68,36 C Patrick 81-12-69,35, Twos: T Kerr, P Oliver.Closest the pin: M O’Malley

Geraldine District Golf Club. Women 7 April Sharpe Cup Par R2. Winner over field: J Gallichan 6up, F Blake 3up, M Bolton 1up, L Collins, E Lewis, J Lawson, G Bolderston Sq, A Romeril 1dn, T Putze, M Ellery, B Clarke 3dn. Nearest the pin No 9: C Jopp Twos: G Bolderston (17) Birdies: No 16: A Romeril, J Gallichan. J Oliver 3up, J Kidd 1dn

11 April. Medal round: Senior grade: B Waller 79-15-64, Junior grade: M Bensemann 87-19-68. Rest of field: M Oldfield 82-16-66, D Law 81-15-66, J Trubshaw 82-14-68, S Crook 78-9-69, M Trubshaw 83-14-69, W Cosgriff 93-24-69, D Howell 93-24-69, D Lapthorne 84-15-69. Ladies: Medal round M Blackmore 101-23 78 and 31. Stableford points. Twos: G Ball (17), R Lawson (17), H Chellew (9), M Oldfield (17), J Peterson (9). Closest to pin: Ladies: J Lawson (9). Men: M McKeown (9). Birdie: 5: J Goodman, I Blackmore.

14 April National Teams Event Winner over field: J Gallichan 97.26.71. Other scores: P Goodman 96.21.75, L Collins 94.18.76, M Blackmore 100.23.77, M Holmes 103.25.78, J Lawson 90.12.78 Twos: J Lawson (9), J Gallichan (6)Birdies: No 1: M Ellery, C Gibbs

18April Medal Round: Webb Cup, Family Canadian Foursomes – G and J Gallichan 88-24.5-63.5, Runner-up P and J Goodman 82-14-68.Rest of field: Stableford – Men Senior - G Coulter 40, Men Junior - W Polson 41. Men: G Fifield 41, S Gately 40, S Blake 37, D Fisher 37, M Trubshaw 36, R Irvine 36. Women - M Blackmore 37, D Dewe 35, B Clarke 32.Twos: I MacDonald(17), H Chellew (9), K Stevens (9), R Slater (12), W Romeril (12), D Fisher (15), S Gately (15), G Coulter (9), R Irvine (9), G Fifield (15), G Muff (12). Closest to pin: Women: B Clarke (9). Men: H Chellew (9). Birdie: 17: I MacDonald.BrIDGe

Geraldine Bridge Club. Thursday 10 April, Orari Handicap Pairs 3. North/South: 1st= R Pitelen & H Rinaldi, A Giles & J Nicholson 62.14%, 3rd L Johnson & R Scott 50.91%. East/West: 1st F Johnston & J Saywell 56.77%, 2nd J Kelly & M Dungey 55.86%, 3rd D Johnston & S Rinaldi 54.87%

Wednesday 15 April. North/South: 1. Robert Scott & Diane Stuart 72.62%, 2. Eileen Lyon & Shirley Craig 41.67%. East/West: 1.Colin Coulter & Kay Le Lievre 67.86%, 2. Shirley Anderson & Nola Grundy 44.05%.crOQuet

The Geraldine Croquet Club won the South Canterbury Golf Croquet Inter-Club Teams event on April 1. Seven croquet Clubs from South Canterbury competed in the event.

L-R: Bill Anderson, Suzanne Cleveland, Janet Skerrett, Aorangi Croquet Club president, Jennifer Wilson and Margaret Coker Photo: Submitted.

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.com cAr troubles, contact Geraldine Auto Restorations, 34 high St, ph 693 1401.

HOMe brew supplies. See Geraldine hammer hardware.

stewArts Panel & Paint, 214a Talbot Street. Ph Stacey and Brook 693 8446 for all your panel and paint requirements. GuMBOOts for all ages at Geraldine hammer hardware.

BrOOksIDe Boarding Kennels. Farmstay for dogs. 208 Woodbury Road. Ph 693 9929. cAr grooming. North end Motors, ph 693 8673.

sHOPPING TRuNDLeRS for just $18.00 at Geraldine hammer hardware.

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.

cHAINBAr lube special. Just $26.99 1 gallon (3.785l) at Geraldine hammer hardware.

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.

electrIc BLANKeTS Single $35, Queen $59.98 at Geraldine hammer hardware. cHIMNeY sweep. For a clean, reliable and local service call Dan Mckerrow for chimney sweep and repairs. Ph 021 118 7580.

PAINter /decorator available now. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Peter Booth 03 615 8469. MultIversAl paint. Just $58 for the 4 litres, 10 litres $114. Attractive colours at hammer hardware. Ph 693 7312.

0800 438 527 www.laserelectrical.co.nz

Need a ProfessionalElectrician?

Call Laser Electrical!

PuBlIc NOtIceslIvING 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.com

lIvING wAters. In-depth Bible Study, Wednesdays at 7pm, 31 Templer Street, Geraldine. Ph 693 9617.

AGM Monday 18 May 2015 - 7pm

at The academy 79 Talbot St. Contact Trish R 027 736 7822

BusINessestrAvel broker, Sue hammond. Ph 693 9141. email: sueh@thetravelbrokers.co.nz

FAultY sliding door rollers need replaced? Window catches no longer secure? We can replace these and get your house secure again. Ph Geraldine Glass 693 9927.

sMAll appliances and light bulbs. Geraldine hammer hardware.

PIcture framing. Jex and Dave Allison, now The Art Of Framing. 34 havelock St, Ashburton. Ph 03 307 6651, 027 431 5108. ashburtonframing@gmail.com

FlIes, spiders, rodents, borer. Ph Craig 693 7263 or 021 713 407. Craig’s Pest Solutions Ltd PMANZ reg. cOAl, coke, firewood and kindling available from Geraldine hammer hardware.

clOtHING alterations, mending, creations. Ph Raylene 693 7163.

AutO parts and accessories. North end Motors, ph 693 8673.

BusINesses

CATHOLICS returning home

A programme to assist Catholics to return to the active practice of their faith.

14, 21, 28 May and 4 June

Phone 0508 466 366 Geraldine Parish room

Learn the art of meditationAre you needing more joy and peace in your life?

Holistic TherapistPhone Kerrylea Reihana 022 309 2410

www.kerrylea-reihana.com

HeAltHMANukA healing creams, moisturisers, lip balms, handcreams and uMF 15+ Manuka honey Shop, Woodbury Rd Corner. Ph 693 9771.

BOweN Therapy practitioner: Nikki Turner, Woodbury, ph 692 2957.

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FOr sAle FIrewOOD. Pine and bluegum. Ph Clearwater Firewood 693 8168. GeNerAtOrs, pumps, concrete saw, paving and tile-cutting bench. All for hire at Village Landscapes & hire, ph 693 7321.

PeA Straw, small bales, shed stored, pick up Orari township. $5 per bale. Ph 693 9649 or 027 736 8046.

BAGs of good cones. Call into Joosh or ph 693 9002.

wAterBlAsters. Discover why Geraldine’s best painters keep coming back. 30000psi trailer unit and 2000psi portable model available for hire. Ph 693 7321.

tOPsOIl, screened or unscreened. Ph 693 7321. Loan trailer and delivery available.

MusHrOOM compost at Village Landscape & hire, 31 Wilson St.

rOtArY hoes, three models including tractor mounted, for hire. Ph Village Landscapes & hire, 693 7321.

lAwNMOwers, lawn seed spreaders and lawn sprayers, all for hire at Village Landscapes & hire. Ph 693 7321.

PlAte compactor, concrete vibrator and concrete screeds, all at Village Landscapes & hire, 31 Wilson St.

OAk wine barrels, halves and whole barrels available. These are some of the best we have had, while stocks last. Village Landscapes & hire. Ph 693 7321.

sMAll bales of hay. Top quality dry hay for your pets. Delivery available or pick up from Village Landscapes & hire, 31 Wilson St. Ph 693 7321.

FOOD

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

High-quality medium-square pea-straw bales

$50 BALE

Quality garmentsSuperior service

Competitive prices

28 Talbot Street, Geraldine. Ph 693 7118.

PINE CONES FOR SALEFabulous, big, clean, open cones$5.00 for bag - We can deliver

Phone or Text Deanna 027 440 5466

For all your interior plastering needs

Ph 027 313 8338 Hm 693 9013

Ph 0800 693 000 03 693 8585

SUPPLY AND DELIvERY Of OvER 15 gRADES Of ShINgLE

vIllAGe INN. Pistachio-crumbed lamp rump followed by mango crumble. Sounds delicious! Ph 693 1004.

GD ButcHerY. Planning this week’s menu? Look at Michael’s specials on page 1.

tHe BrewerY. Silver medal Porter (2015 now available). Open every day from 9am. Ph 697 4959.

verDé cAFé DelI. Meet your friend for a coffee in the sunshine on the verandah, or inside where it’s warmer.

cHIckeN drumsticks for dinner this week? Check out the deal on page 8 in this week’s Geraldine News.

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7.30pm Tuesday 28 AprilGeraldine Town & Country Club

$20Book at T&CC or Tresjoli, 40a Talbot Street.

Alpaca Open Day

Sunday 3rd May 10 am – 4 pm

Hand feed the animals Pets for sale from $100 Adobe Park Alpacas

255 Main North Rd, Geraldine

DOMESTIC WEEkENDSMcKenzie HealthCare is a 50-bed private medical and aged care hospital providing a range of services to the

people of Geraldine and surrounding districts. We have a position available in housekeeping Saturday

and Sunday mornings. For further information please phone:

Hazel Harrison - Nurse Manager 03 693 8299 or email: hazel@mckenziehealthcare.co.nz

Annie Amelia - Book Bags

Now available @ Joosh!

Gorgeous and super sturdy, these Book bags are made with 100% Quality Laminated Cotton,

just wipe clean, Guaranteed to Last!

having fun and learning the basics having fun and learning the basics having fun and learning the basics having fun and learning the basicsShed Series

6th May - Art of Knife Sharpening

13th May - Craft Beer Brewing & Tasting

20th May - Tying a Fishing Fly

27th May - The Sport of Fencing

Want to!learn!how to sharpen a knife the right way? with Noel Peneamene

with Barry Stone

with Philip Olde-Olthof

with Graham Payne

What more can we say? Age 18+

A rare chance for a glimpse at this regal sport with an international tutor

Learn about this dying art form from an expert

4 WORKSHOPS in May

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm4 Workshops $60 or One off $25Gretchen Gould 021 386 650 or email info@geraldineacademy.com77 Talbot St, Geraldine

DELI ASSISTANT PART-TIMEFriday 4 hours and Sunday 10 hours

Tasks include slicing, packing, preparing food, cooking, stock rotation and counter service.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a team environment, have a positive attitude and be committed

to delivering first-class customer service.Please email aaron on

aaron@freshchoicegld.co.nz or phone 03 693 8529 for further information.

ANZAC Day – 2015Members of the Geraldine returned and Services

association advise of the following: Geraldine Community Service held at the War

Memorial, Talbot Street, at 8.55am. Woodbury Service 10.15am. Peel Forest Service 11.30am.

Rangitata Airfield Service 2.15pm. Ian Blackmore, Secretary, Geraldine RSA.

Arthritis Information Sessions Come along and learn more about your condition.

Thursday 30th April Geraldine Resource Centre Peel Street Geraldine

9.30-10.30am Osteoarthritis

10.45-11.45am Fibromyalgia and polymyalgia rheumatica

12.30-1.30pm Stop Gout Workshop Come along and find out more about what causes gout and how to manage this condition.

Registrations are essential. Phone 0800 663 463 or 03 687 7367 or email vanessa.stone@arthritis.org.nz to register or for further information. No cost to attend. Arthritis New Zealand welcomes donations.

www.arthritis.org.nz

Supported by South Canterbury DHB.

wANteDMIlItArIA 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

uPcOMING eveNts geraldine news deadline, noon on Mondays at hammer hardware.

eMPlOYMeNt uPcOMING eveNts

PEEL FOREST BAR & CAFÉ

John Morrison Sunday 25th April

From 7.30pm

DUCK CALLING COMPETITION Thursday 30th April

From 7.30pm

$100 Hunting and Fishing Voucher for 1st place

A GREAT COUNTRY BAR WITH GREAT FOOD

Sunday 26th April

Agency at Joosh

www.cartridgeworld.co.nz

Agency located at:

CHEESE ROLLS ARE BACk$5.00 a dozen or 3 dozen for $14.00

order now from any of the following: GHS Netballers, GHS Office, Jo McQuade 693 9800,

di Johnston 693 9188, alison Patterson 693 7673 or order at North End Motors Office.

Being rolled 22-24 May.

FAMOUSGHS Netball

For all yourBriCk and BloCklaying

Stoneworktiling

Ph 693 8567 a/h, 027 406 6677

Ross VincentBRicklaying

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Prices apply from Thursday 23rd April to Sunday 26th April 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.

FCGN2304Find us online at FreshChoice.co.nz and Facebook.com/FreshChoiceNZ

FreshChoice GeraldinePeel Street, Geraldine. Phone 693 8529.Open 7am-8pm, 7 days.Open from 1pm on Anzac Day 25th April.

WINE DEAL

OF THE WEEK

Alpine Mild/Colby/Edam Cheese 1kg

Fresh Tegel NZ Chicken Drumsticks

Hass Avocados

Lindauer750ml (Excludes Special Reserve)

Speight’s Gold Medal Ale/Summit 12 x 330ml Bottles

Fresh NZ Beef Sirloin Steak

Sealord Hoki/Sauced Fillets 450-480g

$599each

$990each

Loose Pacifi c Rose Apples

each99c

We are open from 1pm.

$1899kg 99c

kg

$790each

$599kg

$279each

L&P Soft Drink 1.5L

$100each

Cadbury Chocolate Block 190-220g(Excludes Bubbly/Mousse)

$1700pack