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Any excuse for a Light Party
ICONZ, part of the Boys’ Brigade organisation, is holding a
Light Party on Friday 31 October as an alternative to celebrating
Halloween.
Susan D’Ath, main organiser of the event, explains ICONZ
wanted to put on a party for the community to celebrate the
good things in life. “We do not want to celebrate the horrible
and nasties; there are better things to focus on.”
She points out that Halloween is not a traditional New Zealand
celebration. “It’s been commercially pushed. But a Light Party is a
chance to get the community together—any excuse for a party.”
The Light Party caters for five- to 12-year-olds but families are
welcome. It will take place at St Andrew’s Church facilities, Wilson
WILSON STREET, GERALDINE Y PHONE 693Street,
8538from 5.30-7.30pm and is a free event.
Children can dress up as super heroes and there will be games,
crafts, face painting, a disco, bouncy castle (weather permitting)
and food. Susan adds, “It will be lots of fun with plenty of things
for the younger kids to do.”
Last year’s Light Party was hugely popular with around 200
children attending. Anticipating similar numbers this year the
6 Wilson St, Geraldine v Ph 693 8538
ICONZ team will be registering everyone as they arrive at the
church foyer and requesting an emergency contact telephone
number for all the children attending. If it rains, numbers will be
limited to the capacity of the church facilities.
ICONZ is an action, adventure, activity and values-based
programme for six to 11-year-old Kiwi boys but the Geraldine
group is different in that girls have joined too. Susan explains that
Celebrate Diwali with us while there is a separate ICONZ programme for girls she and the
other leaders felt that in a rural community the girls would enjoy
All takeaway curries only $12.99
a more outdoors adventure focused programme. “We thought
we would combine them; it is a good mix and we have a lot of
(excluding seafood and goat)
fun.” ICONZ is part of the Presbyterian Ministry but anyone is
Till 31 October
welcome.
ICONZ meets every Friday night during term time at St
7 Talbot Street 693 8877
Andrew’s Church Hall from 6.30-8pm. For more details, contact
Susan on 693 9905 or 027 318 1657.
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Cameron (foreground), now a member of the ICONZ group, gets busy
decorating ice cream at the 2013 Light Party. Photo: Supplied
Geraldine Champion of Champions
live music
Saturday 25 October, 9pm
Live Music
PHAZE 3
in the dining lounge
Whitebait Omelette
with salad & fries
in the sportsbar
Wednesday:
Quiz Night 7pm
Get a team together
and have some fun
Friday: Open mic/karaoke with
John Morrison, 9pm
every day: Pizza
available
all day, eat in or takeaway
South Canterbury-Aorangi Womens’
Golf Champion of Champions
Tournament was hosted by Geraldine
last Thursday. All Clubs in the SC
Aorangi area are able to send their
winning players but this year only 13
club responded.
The Champion of Champions was
played between the Silver Winners,
the Bronze A Winners and Bronze A
Runner-Up. There were 12 players in
Silver, 13 Bronze A and 12 in Bronze
Runner ups.
Jenny Kellahan had two tremendous
rounds 77-9-68 in the morning round
and 73-9-64 in the afternoon, playing
well under her handicap. Colleen Gibbs
also had good rounds shooting 92-1874 and 89-18-71. Margaret Bolton also
contributed well with Netts 72 and 75.
An excellent team effort.
Submitted
The Geraldine team won the Gross Stableford Rosebowl. From left: Margaret Bolton (Bronze
Gross winner), Jenny Kellahan (Silver Gross winner) and Colleen Gibbs. Photo: Supplied.
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The GERALDINE NEWS, thursday 23 october 2014
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When she returned to
New Zealand from her
adopted England, Geraldine
artist Jenny Coutts bought
a press for drypoint
printmaking. Trained mostly
in drawing and working
frequently in oil, she says,
“I always wanted to do
printmaking as well, so
when I arrived here, I had
my press made.
“Then there was a learning
process — I did courses in
Methven and Wanaka, and
I went to a printmaking
course with Pauline Bellamy
in Portobello.”
Next month, Pauline
will bring her expertise to
Geraldine to run a workshop
in Jenny’s studio and make
use of the specially-built
press.
Participants will begin
by etching an image into a
plate, traditionally copper,
but now commonly acrylic,
acetate or zinc. Pauline
says, “It’s a quick and
exciting way of using a
press. It involves no acid.
Jenny Coutts with her press. Her studio will host Pauline Bellamy’s printmaking workshop next
You scratch your design and
month. Photo: Jan Finlayson.
then apply oil-based ink,
Jenny has work exhibited in Geraldine’s McAtamney
rubbing it off and in to create tone, and then press it onto
Gallery. The printmaking workshop will add further
printmaking paper. The result’s like a charcoal.”
She will also introduce solar-plate printing, a process nuances to her growing drypoint craft. “In England last
developed in the early 1970s to sidestep the problem year, I got fascinated by shipyards, and again in Sydney
of metal plates changing colour and to avoid the use of recently; I’ve made prints, some finished and some in
toxic substances then used in printmaking. “You expose progress — there are some amazing shapes. For me, the
an etched acrylic sheet to sunlight; it has light-sensitive workshop’s about using the press, seeing other people use
film on it. You end up with a raised image that can be it, watching Pauline and refining my technique.”
The initial workshop’s places filled quickly, but Pauline
used as a stamp.”
Pauline is the author of two books, an award-winning intends to return to Geraldine. “I enjoy doing classes; I’m
artist, and co-owner of Bellamys Gallery in Macandrew really looking forward to this.”
For more information about Pauline Bellamy’s work,
Bay on the Otago Peninsula. She uses many media aside
from drypoint, including zinc plate etching, watercolour visit her website at www.bellamysgallery.weebly.com
Jan Finlayson
and oil, and has work in national and international
collections.
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The GERALDINE NEWS, thursday 23 october 2014
Peel Forest wins fire challange
Peel Forest came first
overall on the day in the four
exercises in the 14th Rural
Firefighter Challenge. Our
rural fire fighters have once
again shown the skills and
inter-agency co-ordination
required to fight a major
fire.
Fifteen, seven-strong, firefighting crews (representing
rural fire-fighting agencies
from Hurunui, Waimakariri,
Selwyn and Ashburton district
councils, Christchurch City
Council, South Canterbury
Rural Fire District, Ashley
Rural Fire and the Department
of Conservation) competed
over three days in Castle Hill
Village.
Competitive exercises
over each long day included
navigation, first aid and relay
pumping and fire suppression
in the morning, with a new
twist in the afternoon where
crews unknowingly found The Peel Forest team which was the overall winner in the Canterbury Rural Firefighter Challenge.
they needed to work together From left, David Thatcher, Dan Hall, Ian Kerse, Graham Larcombe, Douglas Elbert, Rowan
to solve a series of high- Larcombe. Photo: Submitted.
energy tasks.
other’s idiosyncrasies, know how they function, know their
South Canterbury principal rural fire officer, Rob Hands, faces—invaluable when it comes to a real life emergency.”
said the organising committee introduced this new element
Over 100 employed and volunteer firefighters were
to re-emphasise the importance of the challenge in ensuring supported by a ground crew of around 40, providing essential
multi-agency co-ordination in a large-scale emergency.
services such as medical response, catering, vehicle pool
“No area can combat a large-scale fire on its own. While management, supplies and resources, radio communications,
this event is great for teams to compete in a fun way, it’s also finance, IT, and logistics.
an excellent opportunity to trial the co-ordinated incident
The last day saw six volunteer teams competing and
management system (CIMS) designed for agencies to work supporting the event from Albury, Hurunui, Peel Forest, Cave
together effectively and safely.”
/ Cannington, Bottle Lake Rural Fire Force, and Ashburton.
In his third week on the job, Kevin O’Connor, the new
At the closing award ceremony, Incident Controller and
national rural fire officer, congratulated the crews and event Chair of the Northern South Island Regional Rural Fire
organisers on the mammoth effort put into both organising Committee Allan Grigg recognised that good communication
and undertaking this year’s challenge.
between fire authorities and local communities play a key
“This event is a national leader and an initiative others role in preventing fires.
would like to emulate across the country. It’s also testimony
“Everyone has a crucial role in preparing for the predicted
to the planners’ innovation and commitment that challenges dry el Nino conditions this summer,” said Allan Grigg.
are never predictable, every event provides firefighters with
“Our firefighters have shown their dedication and care
an intense learning opportunity,” said Kevin O’Connor.
for the people of Canterbury, we now need to see the same
“This challenge enables and demonstrates a collective mindfulness and vigilance from the public in protecting
commitment to safety, with all those involved looking out for their own lives and properties by preventing fires in the first
one another and, because it’s the 14th event, you know each place.”
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Public notices
for sale
THANK YOU from the Geraldine/McKenzie boys Hockey
Team who had a great time attending the Secondary Schools
Tournament. As we all know getting to a tournament requires
funding!!! So we would like to thank our neighbours, friends
and community who purchased raffle tickets etc. To those
who responded to our advert and paid us to complete jobs.
A big thank you to our Loins Club who are amazing at
sponsoring us along with the following businesses who all
helped us in some way. Lynn River, Z Geraldine, Challenge
Winchester, McAtamaney Gallery & Design Store, Fresh
Choice, Talbot Forest Cheese, Barkers, The Farm Shop & Cafe.
We are lucky to live in such a supportive community.
Raukapuka Roosters, golden oldies rugby AGM. Sunday
2 November, 3pm at rugby club rooms. All welcome. BBQ
to follow.
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.com
living WATERS. In-depth Bible Study on the Book
of Revelation, Wednesdays at 7pm, 31 Templer Street,
Geraldine. Ph 693 9617.
GARAGE Sale 9am start, 42 Cox Street, Saturday 25 and
Sunday 26.
MULVI-HILL Country Garden. Open all weekend. Selection
of perennials available. Turn left 20km from Geraldine on
Fairlie highway.
Hammer Hardware.
STOCK for sale - quiet from lifestyle block, need room for the
hens, 1 house cow, 2 heifers, 1 bull calf, 10 sheep and ram.
027 887 2855 Garth or 693 8333 Adrienne.
GARDEN shredder/chipper for hire, towable. Village Hire,
ph 693 7321.
half wine barrels in stock again at Village Landscapes, 31
Wilson Street.
QUALITY Stihl weedeaters, scrub cutters, chainsaws and
hedge trimmers for hire. Village Hire, 31 Wilson St. Ph 693
7321.
chainbar lube special. Just $26.99 1 gallon (3.785l) at
Geraldine Hammer Hardware.
SOUTH-HORT certified bio organic compost, bags or bulk.
Village Landscapes, 31 Wilson Street.
NEW to town? Have you checked out our ever increasing
range of quality hire equipment? Village Hire, 31 Wilson St,
ph 693 7321.
WEST Coast punga logs in stock. Village Landscapes and
Hire, 31 Wilson St. Ph 693 7321.
FIREWOOD. Avoid going cold, get organised for next year.
Pine, oregon and blue gum available now, all suitable for
2015 burning. We are Geraldine’s only ECan-approved
firewood provider. Clearwater Firewood, ph 693 8168.
Laying hens. Brown Shaver point-of-lay pullets ready now.
Enquires for future orders welcome. Delivery may be able to
be arranged. Ph 027 502 6569. businessES
Van coffee. Geraldine-based mobile espresso. Bookings ph
Ian 021 187 8095 or see us at Geraldine Farmers Market.
GUMBOOTS for all ages at Geraldine Hammer Hardware.
GERALDINE based painter - Friendly professional service,
good rates, excellent local references. Ph 027 962 4841.
car grooming. North End Motors, ph 693 8673.
Multiversal paint. Just $58 for the 4 litres, 10 litres $114.
Attractive colours at Hammer Hardware. Ph 693 7312.
auto parts and accessories. North End Motors, ph
693 8673.
DOUBLE glazing enquiries. Ph Geraldine Glass 693 9927.
Prompt efficient mechanical service, contact Geraldine Auto
Restorations, 34 High St, ph 693 1401.
Car troubles, contact Geraldine Auto Restorations, 34 High
St, ph 693 1401.
Computer taming: Geraldine Computer Solutions.
Ph 693 9496.
PEST control/fumigation. Ph Craig, Craig’s Pest Solutions Ltd,
693 7263 or 021 713 407.
Key cutting available at Hammer Hardware. Ph 693 7312.
engineering. Machining & Maintenance. Ph Paul
693 7280.
Clothing alterations, mending, creations. Ph Raylene 693
7163.
Geraldine Hammer Hardware is a member of the Mitre
10 Group.
brookside Boarding Kennels. Farmstay for dogs. 208
Woodbury Road. Ph 693 9929.
chimney sweep. For a clean, reliable and local service call
Dan Mckerrow for chimney sweep and repairs. Ph 021 118
7580.
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
TRAVEL broker, Sue Hammond. Ph 693 9141. Email:
sueh@thetravelbrokers.co.nz
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
SEED potatoes. Large selection of new season varieties
available now at Geraldine Hammer Hardware.
TAX and accounting. Maurice Matthews CA. Ph 693 9477,
027 224 3599.
Gift cards the ideal present, from Geraldine Hammer
Hardware.
PAINTER /decorator available now. Workmanship guaranteed.
Ph Peter Booth 03 615 8469.
LANDSCAPING. For a free quote and advice, phone Allan at
Village Landscapes 021 493 874 or 693 7321.
Fresh homestyle cooked meals available Tuesdays at 4 Peaks
Café. Eat-in, take away or frozen. Free delivery after 4pm. Ph
693 9883.
COUNSELLOR. Struan Duthie M.Ed (Counselling), BA, LTh,
Dip.Ed., Dip.P.S. MNZAC. Confidential, professional and
affordable counselling and supervision in Geraldine. 30 years’
experience. Appointments, ph 693 8792 or 021 212 0672.
ELECTRIC blankets. Single $35, Queen $60. At Geraldine
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High quality medium square pea straw bales
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health
HONEY. Clover, bush and manuka + clover honeycomb.
Honey Shop, Woodbury Road Corner. Ph 693 9771.
MASSAGE therapy. Sports, remedial, therapeutic and
relaxation. Jo Marama (Reg RMT MNZ) Ph 692 2740
Bowen Practitioner Nikki, appointments available now.
Ph 693 9475.
After-Hours GP Care
Temuka / Geraldine / Twizel / Fairlie / Waimate
If you need to see a GP outside of normal business
hours please call your own GP surgery, the call will be
redirected to the after-hours service covering your GP
at that time.
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Tips for South Canterbury farmers
Improving your nitrogen
use efficiency
Do you know:
Losing too much nitrogen:
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How much nitrogen you are losing?
What it is costing you?
Start by:
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Using OVERSEER™ to determine your current
losses and efficiencies
Contacting an OVERSEER™ expert to test
some alternative scenarios
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Contributes to ground and surface water
contamination
Causes deterioration of swimming and
fishing spots
For more information contact Environment
Canterbury Customer Services on 0800 324 636,
your farm consultant or fertiliser representative
Things you can do now
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Collect your nitrogen loss data
Measure your soil moisture
Plant along waterway margins
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Plan winter feed paddocks and management
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Car Boot Sale
TIME: 8:30am-12:30pm
DATE: SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER
AT GERALDINE PRIMARY SCHOOL,
COX STREET, GERALDINE
Bouncy castle, face painting, espresso coffee,
sausages and baking and heaps of car boots
packed with clothing, plants, household items,
kids items, bikes, etc…….
Spring Fling - Geraldine Primary School fundraiser
Book a site $20 family, $30 business
at the Geraldine Primary School Office.
wanted
WANTED white doves. Ph 027 513 3665.
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.
Employment
Red Chillies. Indian cuisine chef required. Tandoor and curry
experience essential. Ph 021 027 06231.
The Country Café is taking applications now. We have a
permanent full-time front-of-house opening. Experience
preferred, three years’ minimum. Send your resumé to 76F
Talbot St, Geraldine 7930 or office@thecountrycafe.co.nz
RELIEF milker. Drive-in relief milker required. Ph Coralie
021 248 0750.
For details contact Angie 693 7568
Registered Nurse- Casual
October Special Clearance on Limited Horse Feed
COP RICE- Nutri Rice
NRM
PRYDES
WHILE STOCKS LAST
PRICES AS LOW AS $24.00
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to
join us in our Aged Care facility in the beautiful town of Geraldine.
We are looking for someone who:
• has a current annual practicing certificate
• is flexible and enthusiastic about working in aged care
• has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• is computer literate - ability in common programs / internet
Healthcare Assistant (carer)- Casual
DUNSTAN
We are looking for someone who:
• is flexible and enthusiastic about working in aged care
• has excellent communication and teamwork skills
Experience not essential - you will receive full orientation & training
We can offer:
• flexible days / hours on a casual basis
• a supportive team providing excellent care to our residents
• opportunities to increase your knowledge and skills
For more information / application form, send or email to:
Kim Harris - Human Resource Manager,
McKenzie Healthcare Ltd
2 McKenzie Street, Geraldine 7930
Ph 693 8299 / Email: kim@mckenziehealthcare.co.nz
Email: kim@mckenziehealthcare.co.nz
Gateway co-ordinator
We are seeking a proactive, high energy person to run our
successful Gateway programme for 12 hours per week.
Gateway is a programme for senior students who are seeking
workplace experiences and NCEA qualifications that will help
them prepare for their future.
Positive relationships with local businesses, the ability to be
solution-focused, and an understanding of NCEA and the
world of work for young people will be essential.
More information is available on the website www.
geraldinehs.school.nz or at the school office.
Applications including a CV and two references are due to
The Principal, J Hayes by 4pm Thursday 30 October.
Geraldine
Transfer Station
Part-time Cashier
We are seeking a reliable person to work part-time at the
Geraldine Transfer Station.
Hours of work: Tuesday
Friday
Saturday
2 - 4.15pm
2 - 4.15pm
10 - 4.15pm
Excellent computer and interpersonal skills are essential,
along with accuracy in cash handling.
A position description, conditions of appointment and
application form can be obtained on Council’s website
www.timaru.govt.nz or from 03 687 7442.
Applications should be addressed to:
Human Resources Manager,
Timaru District Council. PO Box 522.
We are keen to make an appointment so will be
addressing applications upon receipt.
COMMUNITY DIARY
THURSDAY 23rd October
►Geraldine Save The Children, 10.30am, coffee morning
and merchandise sale, 77 Ribbonwood Rd. All welcome
►Geraldine Bridge Club, Contract Bridge 7.30pm at Geraldine Bowling Club, ph Robert 693 9611
►Children’s Choir entry by koha, 4.30-5.30pm at The
Academy. Please phone Christopher 027 568 5515
►Girl Guides, 6.30-8.00pm for girls aged 9½-13½ 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
► Yoga, 9.30am at the Bowling club and 6pm at The
Academy. 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
►Pilates 5.45pm at GHS Library. Ph Liz 693 8577
►Arthritis Exercise Class, 10.30am at St Andrew’s Church
Foyer. Ph Irene 693 9505
► The Corral Workshop 9am-4pm, woodwork, metalwork, glass & pottery. All welcome. Ph Cyril 693 8630
FRIDAY 24th October
►Scarecrow Trail 2014, applications close today so ph
693 8888 or email handk.gdfka@xtra.co.nz if you want to
be included in the Scarecrow Trail on Fri 07 Nov.
►Blackboard Concert, 7.30pm at the Academy. All musicians, poets & audience welcome. Entry $5. Tea & coffee
free, food available for purchase. Ph Lorina 021 117 2618
or Adele 021 0236 9674
►Craft Creators, 9.30am -12pm, at St Andrews Church
Hall. Learn a new craft. $2 entry. Ph Karen 03 303 7397
► 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
►St Mary’s Church, Holy Communion at 11.15am, then
Luvaduck Lunch at 12noon. All welcome. Gold coin.
►Pilates 1.30pm upstairs at Bowling Club. Ph Liz 693 8577
► Iconz, 6.30-8.00pm at St Andrews Hall. Fun, skills,
challenge and more for children aged 6 to 11 years.
Parents welcome. Ph Susan 693 9905 or 027 318 1657
►Midwifery Clinic, pregnancy planning/testing and fully
funded maternity care. Ph Kathryn 021 334 254
SATURDAY 25th October
►Ballroom Dancing For Beginners, 5pm at the Academy,
Talbot St. Enquiries to Jean Tutton 693 7020.
► Geraldine Farmers Market 9am-12.30pm, St Mary’s
Carpark. Produce, food, coffee & entertainment, great for
the whole family. For info ph Jan 021 050 9607
SUNDAY 26th October
► Creative Writing Group, 2-4pm at Woodbury. All
welcome. Phone Judith 692 2927 for more info.
► Geraldine Archery Club 1pm at Orari Racecourse.
Coaching courses available. Phone Stewart 693 9952.
► St Andrew’s Church, 9.30am Traditional Worship,
11.00am Contemporary Worship. All welcome.
►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.
MONDAY 27th October
LABOUR DAY
►Geraldine Scout Groups: Become a venturer and let the
adventure begin. The Venturers programme is designed
around Yrs 10-13 at school. Ph Brian 693 9829 for info.
►Acting Training, ages 11-18 years, 3.45-5pm with Jill
Roberts at the Academy. Ph 027 452 4791
►Geraldine Creative Fibre Group 10am-3pm at Car &
Vintage Machinery Museum. All welcome. Ph Jill 693 7439
TUESDAY 28th October
►Geraldine Men’s Probus, 10am at Geraldine RSA. New
members welcome. Ph John 693 9833 for more info.
►Zumba® Gold class 10am at the T&C Club. Great for
beginners & senior citizens. Ph Gisell 693 9760
►Mainly Music, music and movement for pre-schoolers
and caregivers, 9.30am at St Mary’s Church. $3 / family.
►Geraldine St John Youth, 7.00 - 8.30pm at St John’s
Rooms. For ages 8-18yrs. Ph Jane 693 8486
►Dance Lessons, Jazz and Highland dancing, from preschool to high school age. At the Academy, 2pm-6.15pm.
Phone Amanda 027 941 9996
►Petanque at Geraldine Bowling Club, 10.30am-12pm
New players most welcome.
► Ukuphonium Orchestra with Hugh & Fi, 7.30pm at
Seniorcare Function Centre, bring your uke and strum
along. $5 in the hat. Beginners 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.
►Gentle Exercise Class for elderly, 10am at SeniorCare
Function Centre. Ph Jenny 693 7076
►Four Peaks Seido Karate, new beginners class, 6-7pm at
GHS Gym. All Welcome. Ph Liz 693 7212
► Pleasant Valley Playgroup. For children up to 5 yrs,
9am—12pm at the Old School, School Road, Pleasant
Valley. All welcome, ph Claire 693 8773
WEDNESDAY 29th October
► Music by Candlelight, 7pm at the Geraldine High
School Hall. Tickets from GHS office, ph 693 0017
►Evening Zumba® Fitness & Toning 7pm combined class
at Geraldine Rugby Club rooms. Ph Gisell 693 9760
►Geraldine Athletic Club, 6pm at Domain Oval, 7yrsmasters welcome. Ph Alison 693 7673
►Inspired Speech & Drama Classes, 3.30pm-4.30pm for ages
7-10 years, 5pm-6pm for ages 11-14 years. Ph Kay 693 9986
►Geraldine Kindergarten Playgroup, all preschoolers &
caregivers welcome to share the facilities, 1.00 - 2.30pm.
Ph Tracey 693 8888 for more info.
►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, 10am 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, 6.30pm Tues and Thurs at Geraldine
Primary School Hall. Ph Lynda 693 8675
►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.
►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 Lynne 971 1775
►Geraldine Toy Library, open Tues 10.30-11.30am & Sat
9.30-11.30am, Talbot St. Phone Amanda 693 8294
►Golf Croquet at Geraldine Domain, Wed 10.15am &
1pm, and Thurs 6pm. Ph Margaret 693 8816
►Grande Vue Golf Club, mixed golf Sun 12.30pm, women’s golf Wed 9.30am. New members welcome.
►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 10am12noon at The Lodge Theatre, ph Carol 021 042 0849
► Zumba® Fitness with Gisell, Mon & Thurs 9.30am,
Toning Wed 9.30am, at T&C Club. Ph 021 0228 7049
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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The GERALDINE NEWS, thursday 23 october 2014
Property / accommodation
Bellyful Geraldine
WANTED
Pink Ribbon Quiz Night Fundraiser
(All proceeds to NZ Breast Cancer Foundation)
“Don’t be a Boob, ring and enter your team now!”
$40 for a team of 4
Thursday 30th October, Denfield Golf Club, 7.30pm.
Great prizes, Raffles, Spot Prizes, Booby Prizes, Breast
Cancer Merchandise for Sale, Bar Facilities available,
Supper provided
To register a team please phone
Michelle 693 8778 Leah 693 7611
After 5pm or leave a message
Come along for a fun night and to show your support for the
NZ Breast Cancer Foundation
We are proud to fundraise for this worthy cause
3 bedroom home on a large section
up to $225,000. Urgent.
3-4 bedrooms within town boundary
up to $430,000.
Bare land or cottage in Woodbury.
We have buyers waiting and desperate
to find their next home.
Please contact us, if you can help.
Audre Ramsey
Ph 027 622 9845
Ruth Jones
Ph 027 299 2589
AJ Ramsay Real Estate Ltd (Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008)
Upcoming events
FNF (Finding New Friends for EVERYONE) Come along, bring
a friend or your partner for a mix and mingle night. Royal
India Resturant, Saturday 1 November 7pm. Ph Jacqui 693
8074, 021 023 13732 to book. $2 charge plus pay your own
meal and drinks.
STONEBRIDGE Equestrian Services. Brenton Road. Corrective
riding - your horse or mine. Any age/standard welcome. Fun
ribbon days. Experienced certified coach Nancye 693 7064
or 027 490 4522.
geraldine news deadline, noon on Mondays at Hammer
Hardware.
Senior Prizegiving
Tuesday 4 November
7.30pm
Exhibition 12 OCTOBER - 29 NOVEMBER
in the School Assembly Hall
Parents, caregivers and friends of the school
are cordially invited to join in the celebration of
achievement by our senior students in 2014.
J Hayes, Principal
Geraldine Town & Country Club
Thursday 30 October 7.30pm
Tickets $20PP available from the club
Restaurant open from 5pm
Bookings for meals advisable / 693 8713
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FRIDAY 1 AUGUST
7.30 A Promise: M 1hr 34mins . DRAMA, ROMANCE
A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI.
Stars Alan Rickman and Rebecca Hall
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
4.30 Fading Gigolo: M 1hr 38mins FINAL. COMEDY. Stars
John 24
Turturro,
Woody Allen. Co-stars Sharon Stone.
friday
OCTOBER
adult believe
- $20 senior/child
THEATRE
7.30pmNATIONAL
Maleficent
| M | 1hr LIVE
37 mins$25
| Don’t
the fairy
7pm
tale. The
wicked stepmother’s
back story!.2hr
Stars
Jack
A SMALL
FAMILY
BUSINESS
40mins
McCracken:
man of principe, Angelina Jolie and Elle
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Theatre’sa 2014
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season of liveFanning.
recordingsWe
direct
fromthis.
theSaturday
London stage, Alan
Ayckbourn’s
25 OCTOBER
story of entrepreneurial greed.
2pm
Postman Pat | G | 1hr 28 mins | Pat enters a singing
“Jack McCracken: a man of principle
competition, Lots of fun for all the family.
in a corrupt world. But not for long.
7.30pm
POSTPONED
Moments after
taking over hisuntil
father- further notice
in-law’s business
The he’s
Rocky
Horror
Show
approachedPicture
by
a private
detective
armed
with
some
sunday 26 OCTOBER
compromising information. Jack’s
1.30pm Mr Peabody and Sherman | PG | 1hr 37 mins | Great
integrity fades away as he discovers
animated fun! meet lots of history characters on Mr
his extendedPeabody’s
family to be thieves
&
time machine.
adulterers, looting the business from
4pm
Maleficent | M | 1hr 37 mins
their
suburban
homes. Rampant self6.30pm
| PG | 1hr 44 mins | Drama, romance,
interest takesThe
overLunchbox
& comic hysteria
world cinema.
builds to a macabre
climax.” A poignant and heart warming tale. A
feast of delights.
SUNDAY 3 AUGUST
2pm
A Promise:
M 1hr 34mins . DRAMA, ROMANCE
monday
27 OCTOBER
drama
setmins
in Germany
before
1pm A romantic
Rio 2 | G
| 1hr 41
| Loadsof just
jungle
fun!!! WWI.
Stars Alan Rickman and Rebecca Hall
3.30pm Hip Op-eration | PG | 1hr 33mins. Don’t miss the
4.30 Tour de Force: M 1hr 38mins . COMEDY, SPORT, WORLD
remarkable story of the worlds oldest dance troupe
CINEMA. A forlorn cycling nut embarks on his personal
(from Waiheke Island) and their incredible journey
Tourfrom
de France,
hoping
toAn
winabsolute
his wifegem!!!!!
back in the
NZ to Las
Vegas.
process, in this French feel-good comedy. .
$10 Geraldine Cinema Vouchers are the perfect gift!
Available from the Cinema or the Geraldine i-site
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NOW ON!
Red Hot Special!
1
Red Hot Special!
6
$
$ 99
bunch
New Season Bunched Asparagus
13
$
(Excludes Free Range)
3
$
kg
Fresh Tegel NZ Skinless Chicken
Breast Fillets
1
each
Bluebird Cheezels/Burger Rings/
Rashuns/Twisties/Zig Zags 110-120g
kg
Fresh NZ Pork Shoulder Roast
99
$ 00
99
99
kg
Loose Australian Mandarins
1
$ 00
899
$
each
Schweppes Sparkling Soft Drink 1.5L
(Excludes Classic Dry)
each
Mainland Mild/Colby/Edam Cheese 1kg
WINE
DEAL
OF THE
WEEK
2990
$
pack
DB/Export Gold/Tui
24 x 330ml Bottles
890
$
1
$ 99
each
Montana Classic/Lindauer 750ml
(Excludes Special Reserve)
Prices apply from Thursday 23rd October to Sunday 26th
October 2014, or while stocks last.
Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specified 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.
Find us online at FreshChoice.co.nz and Facebook.com/FreshChoiceNZ
each
Cold Power/Fab Laundry Powder
500g
FreshChoice Geraldine
Peel Street, Geraldine. Phone 693 8529.
Open 7am-8pm, 7 days.
FCGN2310
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