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Tennis coaches, George Payne and Henry Craib (rear) with some of their Hot Shots squad. Photo: Pip Goldsbury.
Hilton Geraldine Tennis Club head coach,
Murray Bradshaw, is a busy man this season.
He is responsible for coaching nine of the
club’s 10 interclub school teams with three
teams in each of the A, B and C grades. A
10th team is also competing in the junior
premier grade.
Murray says he is particularly proud of
the club’s South Canterbury representatives,
Arabella Acland, Brianna Howell and MollyKate Morrison. Competing in the under-10
category at a recent rep competition in
Dunedin, Murray says the trio was not only
part of the South Canterbury team that won
the overall competition, but also came first
in their own age group.
Three additional coaches have been
involved with Hilton Geraldine Tennis this
year. Henry Craib has been responsible for
coaching 43 children in a six-week Hot
Shots programme, an introductory tennis
system developed in Australia and adopted
by Tennis New Zealand. It aims to engage
young players actively and in a fun and social
manner while developing their tennis skills.
Secondary school students Hayden Nelson
and George Payne assisted Henry.
While the club has been well-resourced
with coaches this year, Murray says he
is concerned for the future. Employment
opportunities could interfere with his ability
to commit to tennis. “I’m pleading for
someone to coach next year if I can’t do it.”
Pip Goldsbury
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After working from home for seven years,
Gemm Lundie is now enjoying the opening
of her new day spa business in Geraldine.
The former ANZ building on Talbot Street
now offers a retreat for customers to enjoy
a wide range of treatments. “We really
wanted to create somewhere classy, elegant
and relaxing for people to just go and
disappear from the world,” she says. Gemm
and her husband planned and executed the
renovation over a three-year span.
Beauty therapy, massage, nails, skin care
and ear piercing are few of an extensive range
of treatments on offer at the spa. Plans are
in the making to convert the entire building
into a wellness centre with therapists of
different genres, ranging from counselling to
homeopathy, collaborating to provide a wide
range of treatments to customers.
“We are so lucky to have so many different
therapists in Geraldine, but nobody knows
where to find them,” says Gemm. “The idea
is for all those therapists to offer their services
from the one place. That way when people
walk in the door nobody will know what
services they are using or why. We want to
give our customers a friendly space and also
help them maintain anonymity.”
Ilu Day Spa officially opened last week and
booking slots are filling up fast. “I’ve had so
much support from my regular client base,”
says Gemm, who has bookings spanning
well into 2016. After receiving feedback from
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Beauty therapist Michelle Thew, left, and Ilu Day Spa owner Gemm Lundie.
Photo: Jordyn Te Rahui-Hobbs.
her clientele that booking slots in her busy
schedule was proving difficult, Gemm hired
Michelle Thew, a qualified beauty therapist
relocating from Christchurch to Geraldine,
to share the load.
“I’m looking forward to being a part of the
community,” says Michelle, who has over
20 years’ experience in the business and
specialises in facials and skin care treatments.
Michelle is now taking bookings alongside
Gemm.
Jordyn Te Rahui-Hobbs
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McKenzie Lifestyle Village celebrates at open day
Late last month Geraldine’s McKenzie Lifestyle Village welcomed visitors from
the community to check out its facilities and see how far the retirement village has
progressed.
“This is state of the art…It represents the optimism and ambition of the community,” said local
Philip Burdon.
Former Member of Parliament, Geraldine local Philip Burdon was one of several speakers
celebrating the village’s opening. “This is state of the art…It represents the optimism and ambition
of the community,” he said. Photo: Jan Finlayson.
Residents Eric Lundin and Marilyn Cosgriff in the just-opened leisure centre. Its scale means
there’s space for large art works such as John Badcock’s paintings of West Coasters Pearl and
George for village residents and their guests to enjoy. Photo: Jan Finlayson.
More info: www.mckenzielifestylevillage.co.nz
Judith and Brent Bruce moved to their three-bedroom, twobathroom McKenzie villa last year, working with the village’s
design specialists on its interior and garden colours and details.
Photo: Jan Finlayson.
Liz Scott, the village’s garden designer, welcomes the chance
to get to know and work with residents in their outdoor
environments. Photo: Jan Finlyason.
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Peel Forest Red Cross
strong after 76 years
Celebrating 100 years
of the New Zealand Red
Cross recently, Peel Forest’s
branch took the chance
to pop a cork for its own
76 years, recognising its
history, stalwarts and record
of humanitarian fundraising.
The necessary practicality
of Red Cross activity
masks Geraldine district’s
importance in the national
organisation’s history –
members of the local Tripp
family gave the initial branch
essential early drive and later
established sub-centres in
Geraldine and Temuka.
Peel Forest’s own branch
came into being because it
was needed in1939. “It was
set up because of the war,”
says member John Acland,
whose mother, Kit, was the
branch’s first president. “The
main thing they were doing
was food parcels. A prisoner
of war in a German camp Peel Forest Red Cross patron Margaret Inglis joined the branch 45 years ago, and Gwen Allan
was a founding member in 1939, supporting soldiers at war. Photo: Jan Finlayson.
could get a food parcel; the
Red Cross was always neutral and the Germans respected Forest Red Cross secretary Jill Evans.
that.”
Branch member Ro Acland says, “Every year, Peel Forest
Helping pack those parcels was then-13-year-old Gwen Red Cross raises at least $1,000 and this year we did a special
Allan, who was back in Peel Forest for the recent festivities. appeal for Nepal.”
She remembers easily what went into the packages. “Lots of
Peel Forest people were quick to respond to the Himalayan
knitted things – socks, gloves, balaclavas, scarves... And food. nation’s earthquake crisis by giving to the branch, Jill Evans
Biscuits – ginger nuts, Anzacs.” She was a member of the Peel says. “After the Nepal earthquakes, we raised $1,800, just like
Forest Red Cross “right from when it started”. Now living in that – but we always get great support from Peel Forest.”
Geraldine, she remains associated with the branch.
Day-to-day branch fundraising involves “catering, rearing
It was purposeful work for community members remaining calves, delivering meals on wheels”, Jill says. Members also
on Peel Forest soil and it galvanised membership. Along with help Geraldine Red Cross members run the local Red Cross
supporting troops with homemade goods, “Peel Forest Red shop “selling donated goods at very reasonable prices”.
Cross members organised send-offs and welcome-homes”,
The Peel Forest Red Cross welcomes new members and
says John.
volunteers. People interested should contact Jill Evans on 696
The branch has endured the long period since the second 3557. The Geraldine Red Cross shop on Talbot Street is open
world war and stayed on its compassionate path, leaving Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am to 3pm and Saturdays 10am
first aid to other groups. “We see our role as helping in to 12pm and welcomes clothing donations; phone 027 399
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Christmas Parade - biggest ever?
The streets of Geraldine, as well as a few balconies, were
packed last Friday evening as people made the most of the
warm summer evening to usher in the festive season at the
Go Geraldine Christmas Parade.
Parade organising committee chair, Merran Blake, believes
this may have been the biggest audience turnout yet, “While
we didn’t manage an official count we know the streets were
fuller and busier than ever before. We attribute it to the great
reputation our parade has around the region.”
Renowned for its creative floats, the entries certainly did
not disappoint this year with everything from a live deer to
a hearse sporting magnificent golden dragons. Parade prizes
were awarded to Fonterra for best family focus, Haywood
Cottage Montessori School for most enterprising float and
Barkers for best Christmas spirit.
Post-parade MC, Sam Wilson, welcomed Santa to the
Village Green for a lolly scramble followed by the Geraldine
Primary School Kapa Haka group and the prize draws for the
Santa Sack draw.
As the sun went down and the air cooled, the party took
on a different note as rock band Sons of Remo turned up the
volume and wowed the crowd with familiar favourites.
Go Geraldine co-ordinator Janene Adams is thrilled with
the night. ”The Go Geraldine Parade is unique on the calendar
as it has such a welcoming and intimate atmosphere with
an amazing array of floats. The whole town gets behind the
parade and it feels like one giant street party. What a great
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geraldine’s news in brief
Geraldine weather
Christmas gift donations
Thank you to our contributors to the weather column. If
you would like to contribute weather statistics from a new
area in the wider Geraldine district, please email us.
Te Moana. We had 55mm of rain in November.
Tripp Settlement Road. High 35°, low -4°. Rain
52.3mm. Snow to approx 600m.
Geraldine township. 30mm over 5 rain days. 2014 was
74mm and the recorded average for November is 63mm.
The Geraldine
community Christmas tree
is ready to receive present
donations for 2015. The
tree is set up each year as a
combined-church initiative
that seeks to provide some
Geraldine families with
a little Christmas cheer.
“It’s a great way for the
community to support
families who don’t have
a lot for Christmas,” says
Geraldine Resource Centre
volunteer Jan Oliver.
This year the tree resides
at the resource centre, set Resource Centre volunteer
up and decorated by the Jan Oliver and the community
staff in preparation for the Christmas tree.
influx of gifts, which have Photo: Jordyn Te Rahui-Hobbs.
already begun to arrive.
“The community really gets behind it. By Christmas Eve
you won’t be able to see the ground there’ll be so many
presents,” says Jan. This year it’s hoped that the initiative
will reach around 100 Geraldine families, identified by
church and community members to be deserving of gifts.
“We really appreciate any donations that are received.”
Geraldine Lionesses will distribute the gifts during
Christmas week.
Donors can leave gifts under the tree until 18 December.
Gift donations must be new, wrapped and state the
appropriate age group and gender. Families may receive
food baskets that contain everything needed for a Christmas
dinner. “The response from the community is huge. It’s a
really great initiative.”
Jordyn Te Rahui-Hobbs
Letters
Recently I have listened to a lot of talk about hitting ISL
in their “heartland”. The “heartland” idea is all very well to
inflame emotions in a scared population, but does nothing
to address the real issue. The “heartland” of terrorism is
not Syria, Iraq or any other Eastern and distant land, but
right here in New Zealand or the UK, depending on where
you live.
Just look at the hopelessness of our poverty-stricken
young folk; low wages where jobs are available, and the
sheer unavailability of decent, affordable, housing. If you
lift wages there is a higher tax paid, more money flows
to businesses, and hope gets a boost and thus violence
postponed.
Peter M Hughes
Thank you
A huge thank you to all those kind people who disrupted
their
afternoon at Woodbury on 1 December to attend a
medical event. My sincere appreciation.
Coral Lewis
Blackboard concert
Thank you to those who involve themselves in the
“blackboard concert” at the Academy each month. I love
to go and delight in the joy we all share together. Special
thanks to Adele and Lorina; I imagine there is more to the
organisation of this night than unlocking the front door.
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Christmas.
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golf
Geraldine District Golf Club. Saturday 28 November. Christmas
Hamper. Senior/intermediate men: B Romerill 67, J Muff 68, D Goodwin
68, M Trubshaw 70, N Lewis 70. Junior men: Peterson 67, R Putze 70,
G McFarlane 71, R Holling 71, W Polson 71. Women: T Putze 70, M
Campbell 73, D Kenny 73, J Lawson 75. Closest to pin: M Benseman, A
Romerill. Twos: M Benseman, K Hodge, D Cleveland, J Kellahan.
Grande Vue Golf Club. Sunday 6 December. Fourball final. 1: M
Denton & M O’Malley. 2: G A Patrick & J Patrick. Stroke round: M Denton
59, M Lang 61, B McIsaac 62, P Oliver 64, C Patrick 64, Giles Patrick
65. Twos: Giles Patrick, G A Patrick, M Denton.
bridge
Thursday 3 December. Closing night. N/S: 1 M Temple & V Hill
65.56%, 2 M Johnstone & A South 59.17%, 3 M Lamming & J Meijer
55.56%. E/W: 1 C Coulter & M Greenall 62.78%, 2 P Rafferty A & M
Reilly 57.50%, 3 R Bray & M Burridge 55.00%. Prize giving: Rangitata
h/cap pairs. 1 on h/cap & 1 on raw score: J O’Brien & R Scott; 2 on h/
cap: G Greenall & J Meijer. Raukapuka h/cap pairs. 1 on h/cap & 1 on
raw score: J Meijer & H Rinaldi, 2 on h/cap: C Coulter & V Hill. Orari
h/cap pairs. 1 on h/cap & 1st on raw score: D Johnston & S Rinaldi;
2 on h/cap: C Johnson & G Sullivan. Ussher h/cap pairs. 1 on h/cap:
M Burridge & E Lyon; 2 on h/cap & 1st on raw score; C Johnson & D
Johnston. Woodbury h/cap pairs. 1 on h/cap: D Johnston & M Reilly; 2
on h/cap & 1 on raw score: V Hill & M Temple. Geraldine h/cap pairs. 1
on h/cap & 1 on raw score: D Johnston & J Meijer; 2 on h/cap: R Bray
& J O’Brien. Waihi h/cap pairs. 1 on h/cap: D Johnston & S Anderson;
2 on h/cap & 1 on raw score: S Rinaldi & R Scott. Valley h/cap pairs.
1 on h/cap: C Coulter & J Meijer; 1 on raw score: V Hill & M Thatcher;
2 on h/cap: S Anderson & P Sutcliffe. Christmas h/cap pairs. 1 on h/
cap & 1 on raw score: E Lyon & J Meijer; 2 on h/cap: A Numan & F
Numan. Championships. A Grade: H Rinaldi & S Rinaldi; B Grade: R
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GERALDINE Environmental Trust. Chairman, Graeme
Wills. Secretary/treasurer, Lynne Chaney. Committee, Trish
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Public notices / Pānui a whānui
Geraldine Lioness Club Xmas raffle result. 1st, 280, Boof.
2nd, 286, JBK. 3rd, 115, Trish.
GERALDINE Environmental Trust Arts and Plants raffle. 1st,
Mrs N Cottam, 2nd, Mr D Hendry.
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emergency doctor, for Four Peak Health and
Diana Scott Patients only. Four Peak Health will
be closed: Ph: 03 693 9909.
If your medications run out over this time, please
arrange to have your prescription renewed with
your doctor, before midday on 17 December
2015. Thank you.
• Normal office hours return on Tuesday 5 January
2016.
Trades and services / Mahi a ratonga
Organic compost, 40 litres, two for $12.00 at Geraldine
Hammer Hardware.
Stump Grinding Solutions will be in your area soon.
If you require our services to grind out those unwanted tree
stumps and roots, ph Paul 021 232 3099 or 03 688 7244.
Fly /spider sprays, book early. Ph Craig’s Pest Solutions
693 7263 or 021 713 407.
Accounting services, tax returns, book keeping, registered
tax agent. Ph Raylene 693 7163, 027 274 3264.
DOUBLE glazing enquiries. Ph Geraldine Glass 693 9927.
painter. Geraldine-based. Friendly professional service,
good rates, excellent local references. Ph 693 9803 or 027
962 4841.
auto parts and accessories. North End Motors, ph
693 8673.
car troubles? Prompt repair contact Geraldine Auto
Restorations, ph 693 1401.
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
National superannuation gold card discount, 15% at
Geraldine Auto Restorations, ph 693 1401.
car grooming. North End Motors, ph 693 8673.
Clothing alterations, mending, creations. Ph Raylene
693 7163.
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.
brookside Boarding Kennels. Farmstay for dogs. 208
Woodbury Road. Ph 693 9929.
Computer taming: Geraldine Computer Solutions.
Ph 693 9496.
TRAVEL broker, Sue Hammond. Ph 693 9141. Email:
sueh@thetravelbrokers.co.nz
painter /decorator available now. Workmanship guaranteed.
Ph Peter Booth 03 615 8469.
Painting your roof? We have a roof paint for you, from just
6
NEED TO MOVE
SOME DIRT?
BIG SMALL
WE MOVE IT ALL
Our services include:
• Trenches
• Siteworks
• Building foundations
• Vegetation clearing/control
• Landscaping
• Cleaning out dairy sheds
CALL US TODAY
Denys - 027 686 2237
Jared - 027 277 9519
or 03 692 2963 (ah)
health and well-being / Hauora
Bowen Therapy practitioner: Nikki Turner, Woodbury, ph
692 2957.
HAIR ‘N’ MIND
172 Talbot Street. Ph 693 7951.
Next to the Vintage Car & Machinery Club
We have Paul Mitchell retail packs!
Merry Xmas and a big thank you to all our loyal clients!
Tue & Thu 9 till 8. Wed & Fri 9 till 5.30. Sat 9 till finished.
For sale / Hei hokohoko
Christmas gift idea. Give something practical to your
family. Ph Clearwater Firewood 693 8168.
GARAGE sale. Woodbury, 34 Church Street, Saturday 12
December, 9am. Ever-so “House and Garden”.
Zinc garden bed just $69.99 at Geraldine Hammer
Hardware.
Chiller trailer for hire: $65 per day. Contact Geraldine
Rugby Club ph 027 494 9229.
TRAMPOLINE, 13 foot, Blue Smile brand, still in the box
with safety net and ladder. Worth $799 will sell for over
$500. Ph 693 8845.
mcculloch chainsaws 14” $299, 18” $399 at Geraldine
Hammer Hardware.
New potatoes. The freshest new spuds available. Rocket,
Jersey Benne, Osprey, and more available for you for any
“do” until Xmas. Orders over 4kg, text/ph 021 431 301.
Fastway Couriers. Send a shoebox-sized parcel up to 2kg
anywhere in NZ for just $12. Satchels available at competitive
pricing at Hammer Hardware. Ph 693 7312.
BUSINESS FOR SALE
Geraldine Engraving
Home-based business - training given
No experience needed as all stencil based
$5000.00 for stock and plant
Further details available on request
Ph Deana Scott ǀ deanascott17@gmail.com
Ph 03 693 8311 OR 021 111 4944
Wanted / Hiahia
Broken or unwanted circular-saw blades. Ph Jac 693
9986.
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
CASUAL energetic cleaner required at Geraldine Kiwi
Holiday Park to work mornings on a roster. Need to be
available weekends and public holidays until at least end of
March 2016 but maybe longer. Must have excellent attention
to detail and work efficiently. CVs required please. Ph Kathryn
021 173 4832.
RELIEF milker required five minutes from Geraldine,
750 cows, 54-bail rotary. Ph Bevan and Tracy Brown
021 827 696.
Relief Teachers
We are seeking relief teachers for 2016.
Early childhood qualifications not essential but experience
would be an advantage. Must be available 8.00am-5.30pm
Monday to Friday all year round.
Please contact:
Sue Cooper
Geraldine Preschool
Phone: 03 693 9133
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Carew Peel Forest School
School bus-driving position
Owing to the retirement of one of our long-standing
drivers, a position has become available to start on
2 February 2016.
P License required (assistance with license and training
given if necessary). Flexible approach needed as the
position involves transportation of children on some
extra-curricular events.
Further details available on request.
Ph 03 696 3556
principal@carewpeelforest.school.nz
Kay Ward, principal
Please join us at the blood drive:
Thursday 17 December
9am to 1.30pm
Domain Pavilion,
Hislop Street
Come and join in the Christmas fun, games,
crafts, bouncy castle, competitions and so much
more then:
Appointments recommended
Wednesday 23rd December come along
for a:
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
• Looking for some extra cash?
• Have spare time on your hands in the mornings and
afternoons?
• Require school holidays off from work?
• Would like to join a friendly and dynamic company?
Then perhaps school bus driving is for you! We are
currently recruiting drivers to join our team based in
Geraldine. Class 2 and P endorsement preferred, however
assistance to achieve these will be provided to successful
applicants. 105DENNIS
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January Programme:
Tuesday 5th January through to Friday 29th
January
Bookings essential for this programme
KIDSKiDS
DAYDAY
For more information and registration forms
please ph Lorraine on 027 403 8126 or
693 9447 (h) or download from
www.kidsalive.co.nz
12 January 2016, 9am to 3pm
Holidays @ Kids Alive is run by Geraldine Family & Youth
Trust
for kids between 12th
7 and
12 years
January
2016, 9am to 3 pm
- have your own horse for a day for kids between 7 and 12 years
This special is for kids who would love to have their own
horse or would like to learn
moreyour
about
horses.
- have
own
horse for a day Get your own horse for the day and take care of it.
This includes all caring,
grooming, saddling, riding
This special is for kids who would love to have their own hor
lesson, a trek and lunch. No riding
like toexperience
learn more about horses.
necessary. Pick up and
drop
off
in
Geraldine
available.
get your own horse for the day and take care of it. This inc
If you are interested in joining us then please phone David
on 03 688 7300 or email david.gale@ritchies.co.nz
caring, grooming, saddling, riding lesson, a trek and lu
Property / accommodation whare noho
Phone or email now to book your spot - limited
riding experience
places available. $120 per childno
(includes
lunch)necessary.
HOUSE to rent, McKenzie Street. Ph 692 2866.
Pick up and drop off in geraldine available.
VOUCHERS
AVAILABLE
Phone or email now to book your spot - limited places av
GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
SOLD In November 2015 by
the Harcourts Team
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FP: 0800 022 536
PH 0800 022536
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GERALDINE CINEMA
Cinema Ph: (03) 693 8118
SCREENINGS FROM THUR 10th TO WED 16th DEC
Daniel Craig is James Bond
The final instalment in
007 007 SPECTRE (M)
the epic trilogy!
Hurry Last Sessions!
THE HUNGER
FRIDAY AT 7.30PM
GAMES
SUNDAY AT 4PM FINAL
Mockingjay Part 2 (M)
SATURDAY AT 2PM
5 Stars!!! Starring Tom Hanks
STAR WARS
BRIDGE OF SPIES
The Force Awakens
(M) SATURDAY AT 8PM
STARTS NEXT WEEK!
Kate Winslet stars in this
great film!
THE DRESSMAKER
(M) SATURDAY AT 5PM
SUNDAY AT 1.30PM
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Country Hospitality at its best
Tickets on sale now!
Geraldine
Cinema Movie
Gift Vouchers
Make A Great Christmas
Gift! On Sale Now!
GREAT MOVIES Still GREAT PRICES
So get to the Geraldine Cinema and see the movies on the
GREAT BIG SCREEN
Himalayan Lilies
Orari Estate
Sunday 13 December 2015
11am to 4pm. $10 at gate, children free
Thanks to the Morten family
Visit this extensive garden featuring fabulous Himalayan
Lilies (Cardiocrinum) in full bloom.
Phone us now for a confidential, no obligation free
appraisal on your property.
Our team is committed to achieving RESULTS.
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60 Talbot St, Geraldine
OFFICE: 03 693 9005
Orari Estate first settled in 1853 by the Macdonalds, and
still home to Rosie (nee Macdonald) and Ian Morten
enquiries.geraldine@harcourts.co.nz
Upcoming events / Mea pakiri haere
Give blood on Thursday 17 December, Domain Pavilion,
9.00am-1.30pm. Ph 0800 GIVE BLOOD. See advert.
Carols in the park, Saturday 12 December, 5-7pm,
Geraldine Domain. See advert.
geraldine news deadline, noon on Mondays at Hammer
Hardware.
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Limited plants available
Picnic groups welcome
Christmas raffle on sale
No dogs allowed
Enquiries (03) 693 9220
211 State Highway 1
Entrance just north of the Orari River
Signs from Orari & Rangitata
Ph 693 9616
This is a Geraldine Historical Museum event
7
9
$
499
$
99
kg
box
Fresh NZ Lamb Leg Roast
New Season Jersey Benne
Potatoes 1kg
5
for
1099
$
kg
Fresh Tegel NZ Skin On
Chicken Breast Fillets
500
$
L&P 1.5L/Bluebird Burger
Rings/Cheezels/Rashuns/
Twisties 110-120g
449
$
each
Talley’s Ice Cream 2L
699
$
kg
New Season Nectarines
GREAT
DEAL!
4000
$
pack
8
$ 00
each
Steinlager Pure/Stella Artois Montana Classic 750ml
24 x 330ml Bottles
3
$ 70
each
Keri Fruit Drink/Juice
2.4-3L
690
$
pack
Huggies Convenience
Nappies 16-30 Pack
Have you ordered your fresh
Christmas turkey?
Order now for pick up from the 20th December.
FCGN1012
Prices apply from Thursday 10th December to Sunday
13th December 2015, 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.
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FreshChoice.co.nz
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FreshChoiceNZ
FreshChoice Geraldine
Peel Street, Geraldine. Phone 693 8529.
Open 7am-8pm, 7 days.
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