Lumsden Light

Produced in association with Northern Southland College Your Community School 21 FEBRUARY 2020

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FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 1 MARCH WINTON FUN RUN - The Winton Community swimming pool is again 69TH FLOWER SHOW Time to start thinking about what you can do running the annual Winton Fun Run, 10am at midlands Rugby grounds. Walk, run for the flower show baking ,flowers, veges, jams and all crafts, everyone welcome to or bike 3, 5 or 10km. Enter prior to the day at Winton New World, Winton Night n put in entries. Team Challenge :"Fantasy Garden" for a group of at least 2 Adults Day or the Winton pool. After the fun run competitors are welcome to enjoy a free and 4 Children. We are looking for volunteers for the day! Schedules are available. swim until 1.30pm at the Central Southland Community Pool. For anymore information please contact Yarwi 027 725 4930 / 248 6205 1 MARCH BALFOUR LIONS CLUB Takitimu Mountains & Beyond 4WD Trip, SATURDAY 22 FEBRAURY approx. 5 hour trip, sign posted off Dunrobin Valley Road, starts 10.45am with RIVERSDALE SPEED SHEARS, 4.30 pm till late. At the Riversdale Rugby Club. registrations from 10am. $60 per vehicle, First Aid Kit & Fire Extinguisher must be Community fun day and Speed Shear, lots of events and fun for all. All proceeds to carried in each vehicle. BYO lunch, BBQ at conclusion. go to the local St John. Any questions please Contact Chrissy 027 444 6101. 3 MARCH THE MID NORTHERN SOUTHLAND TOY LIBRARY will be open TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 3.15pm - 4.15pm today. Come and visit us at 33 Pluto Road Lumsden for all your MOSSBURN SENIOR CITIZENS Outing Combined with Lumsden Senior awesome ride-on toys, lego, puzzles, dolls and tractors. Find us on Facebook. Citizens leaving Lumsden 10.40 am to car pool from Mossburn 11am, lunch $25.00 5 MARCH LUMSDEN PLAYCENTRE COMMUNITY MEETING Lumsden per head plus visit to Blueberry Farm, all welcome; contact Jo 248 6474 or Trish playcentre wishes to invite all members of the community-past and present, to 248 7800 to book in. attend a community meeting to discuss the future of Lumsden Playcentre. The meeting will be held at: Lumsden Playcentre 33 Pluto Rd, Thursday 5th March 2020 7pm. Everyone Welcome! NORTHERN SOUTHLAND COLLEGE 6 & 7 MARCH DISTRICT 52nd AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW Community Events Centre, Luxmore Drive Te Anau, Friday 2.00pm-6.00pm & We have our Year 7s away at Borland lodge this week Saturday 9.00am-3.00pm admission Adults $5.00 (includes refreshments) and next week year 9s at Te Anau. children free. Entries 5 March 1.00pm and close 7.00pm. 7-8 MARCH SCHOOL FAMILY TRAIL BIKE RIDE Glenaray Station, Piano Flat Rd. Early bird registration open until Feb 21 www.waikaia.co.nz/ For Sale trailride. Designed for riders 16 years and under suitable for the whole family. Spark arrestors to be fitted. Peewee track for under 5’s, parent supervision GYM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE @ NS Community Gym 144 Flora rd , Lumsden required. Tracks open 9am-4pm. Online registrations (via online banking) to be SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 FEB, 10am – 12noon First in first serve basis only! received by Wednesday 4th March. I day entry $40 (early bird $35), 2 Day entry Various pieces – treadmill, elliptical trainer, stationary bikes NOT spin Bikes, Leg Press, $70 (early bird $60). After this date all payments will be cash only. For more multigym station, chest pec deck machine, shoulder press machine, leg adductor/ information and to register visit www.waikaia.co.nz/trailride abductor hip machine, bench, free weights, bars, mini tramp, swissball ,boxing bag/ 8 MARCH PUBLIC WELCOME TO LAKES MANAPOURI – TE ANAU gloves/pads. 50TH CELEBRATION. “LEST WE FORGET; Revisited”: Fiordland Community RATS - they are a donation white, white and brown, chocolate, males and females you Centre, 20 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau. 1.00 – 4.30pm. Speakers include Sir Alan can ring me on 020 414 32128 Mark - “A potted history.” John Moore - “A Te Anau Perspective.” Peter Johnson- SMALL BALES OF HAY - $7 per bale – near Lumsden. Ph:03 973 5997 ST JOHN OP SHOP: We now have LOYALTY Cards!!! Check out our boxes of “Lakes and People; Then and Later.” National Film Unit 1975 1975 Film: - “A Women’s clothes that are on SPECIAL $1 or $2 each!! Still have 1/2 price China dolls, Question of Power: The Manapouri Debate.” Followed by other speakers clown and cushions, table of books only 50c each. NEED!!; Volunteers!! prefer with including early guardians, campaigners, Manapouri Commemoration Rock, retail or organising experience. Also in store children’s bikes, bar stools, lots of Bags, Waiau Working party. Please bring any memorabilia for display - named. Koha/ something for ALL. Open Tuesday till Friday 10am till 4.30pm Saturday 9.30 am till donation to help defray expenses would be appreciated please. Contact Jenny 12.30pm.Take a look at the NEW signs… Campbell, 027 351 0180 or [email protected] for more information. LARGE WHITE LANDRACE CROSS WEANER PIGS well grown phone 027 29 MARCH – MOSSBURN RSA AGM to be held at the RSA rooms 4pm. All 442 2541 welcome. 2,3MTH OLD HEADING PUPS - good working parents ph 027 232 1109 TABLE AND CHAIRS IN GOOD CONDITION $200, Lounge suite, 2 ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES lazyboy chairs $300 ph 0276719833 ONE 6M X 2.4 M HIGH X 2.4M WIDE CHILLER on steel stand. Chiller unit not working Sunday 23 February 10am Holy Communion Rev Gillian Swift at price negotiable, 1 x chiller 2.25 long x 1.7 wide x 1.2 high plug in unit. Ph 027 434 home of Barry and Helena Morton Flora Rd 7880 Lumsden 2 LAWNMOWERS run well tidy $100 each ph 021 210 0268, Wood splitter, small Sunday 1 March 10am at Home of Eric and Gillian, 22 Farm St hydraulic electric motor, motor wants attention $60. TV flat screen about 32” and free Lumsden view box with both remotes , good condition $200 ono. Final details from Eric 2487115 or Barry 2487087

Wanted PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICES - All Welcome!

WANTED: copy of June 2019 edition of North and South magazine which has the story Sunday 23 February 10am Mossburn-Sandra Ball about the Manapouri and Te Anau Lakes Successful Campaign, 50 years ago. Please 10am Balfour contact Jenny Campbell, 027 351 0180 or [email protected] 10am Lumsden OLD METAL OR TIN WATERING CANS with screw on rose heads, old 7pm Garston - Colossians 4:3-4 shears ph 027 213 6727 For more info see: www.lbkchurch.org.nz or Mike 022 362 3662

TOYOTA ESTIMA MOTOR in good order of 1993 model ph 021 210 0268 CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICES

Every Sunday, Mass 10.30am Balfour MOSSBURN DISTRICT CHARITABLE TRUST The Mossburn District Charitable Trust was formed to provide financial support, with First Sunday, Mass 7.00pm Lumsden emphasis on improving education, development and the general well-being of local Other Sundays, Communion Services 6.30pm citizens. Applicants must have resided in the Mossburn District for a period of at least Every Sunday, Mass 9.00am Mossburn five years, and/or attended the Mossburn School. There will be two funding rounds MOSSBURN CONNECTION POINT closing on 31 August and 28 February of each year. To apply for a grant you must use www.connectionpoint.co.nz the official application form. Applications are now open for the first round and must be Christian Fellowship meeting every Sunday at 6pm at the RSA building. received in writing by 5pm 29 February 2020. Weekly (During School Terms)

MONDAYS THURSDAYS GARSTON PLAYGROUP: Under 6’s. BYO morning tea. Awesome fun activities– FIVE RIVERS’ PLAY GROUP 9.30 -12. Wonderful local playgroup, great indoor something different each session. Term 1 & 4 9.30am -12.30pm. Term 2 &3 from and outdoor play, music, paints, wood work and plenty more. Small focused 12 noon till 3pm. Look forward to seeing you there. The Old Post Office, Garston. activities every week, great chance for mums and families to relax and let kids be Phone Antje 021 0616 232. kids. Located in the old Five Rivers’ School building. Contact Megan 021 061 2513 MOSSBURN PRESCHOOL: Our wonderful Mossburn Preschool would like to or just pop along for a look. welcome you to our relaxed and friendly environment. Bring your morning tea and NORTHERN SOUTHLAND WALKGROUP meet 2nd and 4th Thursday of the come join us for a fun filled morning learning through play, woodwork, indoor month, would enjoy the company of more local folk, to experience the benefits of outdoor play, sandpit, playdough, paints, puzzles and so much more, along with a exercise (within one’s limits), can accommodate 0.5 –15kms distance preferences. different activity each session. Casuals welcome! Monday and Wednesday 9-12 Good company - beautiful country enquire at 248 6474 during school term. Located at the Mossburn Community Centre. Call Alexa Smith DIPTON PLAYGROUP As above, plus a separate Discovery Time/Wa Kitea on 027 237 6079 or just come along for a look. [email protected] excursion for 4.5 year old’s to Dipton School. Ph Tracey McIlwrick 027 460 9027 or LUMSDEN PLAYCENTRE: 3 Free visits with no obligation to join. Quality early email [email protected]. childhood education for children from birth to school age, providing parents with UFO OR CRAFTS GROUP meets Mossburn 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month: free training and great friendships. Love to see you there. We open 9.30am - Warm welcome for more information ring 248 6474 12.30pm, 33 Pluto Rd. Call us on 248 7259 or call Ripeka 022 378 4809 or Naomi GEN–2-REV BIBLE STUDY : Questions on current events, historical & what the future holds, 027 222 9871 find answers in the bible from genesis to revelation. Scholars call it “history written in advance”. BALFOUR SCOUTS AND CUBS Monday nights during school term 6.30pm - 8pm. Scouts All welcome, from newbies to theologians...and yes, sceptics welcome by arrangement! 10-14years, Cubs 7-10 years boys & girls. For more details please contact Group Leader Structured study & BYO topic; regular Q & A. Friendly small group, Thursdays 7pm of the Trevor 021 708 514 month in School Term. Ph Graham 027 414 2288 TUESDAYS BIBLE STUDY HOME DELIVERY Would you like to attend Bible Study, but family commit- LUMSDEN PLAYCENTRE: As above. ments, mobility or transport keep you from attending? Maybe we can help, phone or text Gra- BALFOUR PLAYCENTRE: Is open every Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 12pm. ham 027 414 2288 GEN-2-REV BIBLE STUDY Located at the Balfour Primary School, come visit us for a coffee, catch up and FRIDAYS see what our wonderful facility has to offer you and your child. Operates during BALFOUR PLAYCENTRE: As Tuesday. school term dates. For further information please contact Julia Duff on SENIOR CITIZENS’ CARDS AFTERNOON … Held in RSA Hall. 027 634 2724 LBK YOUTH GROUP meets weekly at the Resource Centre on Friday nights from PATCHWORK & QUILTING CLASSES Tuesdays 1 - 4pm Five Rivers’ Hall. $15 7.30-9.30pm during term time. All year 7 and above welcome. Contact Janice tutor fee $3 Hall Hire. Everyone welcome - especially beginners. Please contact 021 116 6531 or Mike 022 362 3662 Jenny Tayler phone or text 248-8502 or 027-227 2515. NS SENIOR CITIZENS’ CARDS at 2pm in rooms followed by afternoon tea, all DIPTON PLAYGROUP 9.am - 12pm. Fully certificated. Located behind the welcome to join us for fun & friendship. Memorial Hall. Ph Tracey McIlwrick ph 027 460 9027, or email RURAL LIFE YOGA: 9.30am @ Lumsden Memorial Hall during school term. Entry [email protected] by donation/koha - with the intention of keeping human connection in our rural DIPTON TOY LIBRARY 9.15am - 11.15 am. Other times by arrangement. During communities. Practice with a certified yoga teacher. Any queries phone Annabel school term. Wide range of toys for 0-6 year old's. Located in the Memorial Hall. 021 762 648 or FB Rural Life Yoga Fees : $45 annual; $12 casual. Email [email protected] LUMSDEN LADIES’ GOLF 9 and 18 holes. Tee of 1030 am. Some sets of clubs SUNDAYS available. Contact Lois Mitchell 027 487 4753. All welcome. CASTLEROCK MOSSBURN PONY CLUB weekly rallies starting Sunday 6 DIPTON GOLF CLUB - 10.00 am, 18 holes contact Paddy 248 5149 October. Everyone welcome at any level, come along and have a go. Please COMMUNITY GARDEN WORK every Tuesday 1pm at the garden in Helena contact , Annabel Saunders - President 021 176 2648, Charmaine Neumann - Street. All welcome. Secretary 027 634 1229 'SENIORS’ CAFÉ' No joining fees just cost of a tea/coffee and scone - subsidized to $5.00. First Tuesday of the month 10am at 'Route 6 Café'. Contact Cara Public Notices co Colquhoun 2487885. MID NORTHERN SOUTHLAND TOY LIBRARY open 3.30-4.30pm. Come and CARETAKER FOR LUMSDEN MEMORIAL HALL is Kath Miller ph 027 905 3108 or visit us at 33 Pluto Rd, Lumsden (Playcentre Hall) for all your birth to 8 yr old toys/ email [email protected] games/indoor and outdoor equipment. Term/half/full year memberships available. NEED SOMEWHERE TO HOLD MEETINGS, workshops, social activities or family New toys arriving soon! Contact Rosie 027 778 9103 or gatherings in Lumsden? The Senior Citizens’ Rooms could very well be the place you need, centrally situated at reasonable rates. For more information contact Trish [email protected] Diamond 027 512 9425 or 03 248 7800 MOSSBURN SENIOR CITIZENS meet on First and Third Tuesdays each month, in the RSA PROPERTIES WANTED BUYERS ARE WAITING . Rooms, Devon St, Mossburn at 2pm. All welcome Ph 248 6474 or 248 6073 Call me for a no obligation appraisal of your property-: Marlene Muir, Residential/ WEDNESDAYS lifestyle Sales Consultant. PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd. Real Estate Agent, REAA MOSSBURN PRESCHOOL: Our wonderful Mossburn Preschool would like to 2008 Licence No. 20074105, 232 Dee Street, 9810, PO Box 901, welcome you to our relaxed and friendly environment. Bring your morning tea and Invercargill 9840, M 027 521 7353, H 032 367 008,[email protected] come join us for a fun filled morning learning through play, woodwork, indoor YOGA CLASSES IN ATHOL HALL Every Monday evening 9:30 - 10 and Tuesday outdoor play, sandpit, playdough, paints, puzzles and so much more, along with a morning 6 - 7:30. Both classes running for 9 weeks Starting Monday 3rd February and different activity each session. Casuals welcome! Monday and Wednesday 9-12 Tuesday 4th February Contact Emily on 02040252957 or [email protected] Cost: Casual $12 or $90 for all 9 classes during school term. Located at the Mossburn Community Centre. Call Alexa Smith THE NORTHERN COMMUNITY BOARD is made up of three subdivisions: Mid Dome on 027 237 6079 or just come along for a look. [email protected] (Lumsden - Greg Tither, Carolyn Smith, Peter Bruce), West Dome (Mossburn – Lance TAI CHI 10am-11am at the Senior Citizens’ Rooms Lumsden. Open to all Hellewell, Sonya Taylor) and Fairlight (Garston/Athol – Pam Naylor). Greg members of the community. Cost GOLD COIN donation. Great for flexibility and Tither is Chairman and Lance Hellewell is Vice Chairman. NCB meetings with Council injury recovery. PLEASE NOTE NO TAI CHI HELD IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. started on 17 February and regular meetings will be held throughout the year. The MAINLY MUSIC 10-11.30am every Wednesday during school term ( final session Board will be holding informal meetings in Mossburn, Lumsden and Garston – with the 4 Dec). Join us for music and movement with your preschooler at the Lumsden first informal meeting being held on Tuesday 3 March 2020 at 7pm at the Mossburn Presbyterian Church. Then enjoy a cuppa, some yummy morning tea and some Fire Brigade. We encourage you to come along and meet your Council representatives, grown-up time while the kids play! $4 per family per session-first session free! and to become involved in, and have a say, on Council initiatives. The Board is the Find us on Facebook for more details @ mainlymusiclumsden or contact Christine community’s voice to Council and we welcome everyone’s contribution to making our 021 157 6296 community a great place to work and live in. Any queries can be directed to Greg Tither BALFOUR YOUNG FARMERS MEETING the First Wednesday of the Month. Join the on [email protected]. Facebook page for location. New members welcome NORTHERN SOUTHLAND HEALTH SHUTTLE SERVICE There are new GARSTON PLAYGROUP: Under 5s, 9 -11am. BYO morning tea. Awesome fun arrangements for booking the health shuttle. The service operates Monday to Friday, activities – something different each session. Look forward to seeing you there. excluding public holidays. For more information or to make a booking please call 0800 The Old Post Office Garston, Ph Rebecca 021 185 6448 103 046. Bookings are required by 3pm the day prior to transport. This service is run by NORTHERN SOUTHLAND ST JOHN YOUTH 6-7pm for penguins (6-9 years old), 6 - volunteers. We do not charge a fee for Health Shuttle transport, however, we do accept donations to help cover costs. The phone number has changed but the Drivers are still 7.30pm for cadets (8-18years old), Learn first aid skills and work on St John badges, make local drivers. new friends and have fun. Just come along or phone Josie Healy Divisional Manager Youth,

Lumsden 027 337 0620 for information Public Notices Continued co Local Businesses LUMSDEN LIONS will be doing their annual cheese roll run on Saturday April 4th. BRACKEN HALL New selection of gifts for the whole family, Mum, Dad and the kids as Order forms will be available soon. Price remains at $6.00 per dozen. Also does your well as Nanna and Grandad. We also have new clothing, wraps, ponchos, scarves and wheelie bin need a freshen up after the holiday period. Contact Eric on 248 7115 to jewellery. Come in for a browse--you will be pleasantly surprised! arrange this. $5 for collection/clean and return. BRETT MIDDLETON CONTRACTING LTD: For all your Fencing requirements and now NORTHERN SOUTHLAND COMMUNITY GYM Sadly after 13 years the Gym is available Diggers/Bulldozers for all your earthworks requirements with experienced officially CLOSED. I would like to thank everyone in Northern Southland who have operators. Phone for a quote 027-329 2698. supported this great facility over the years. Fitness classes will still continue for the CRANE TRUCK (PRO-LIFT) AVAILABLE for lifting and shifting of containers, machinery community & will start Monday 17 Feb. I will be advertising items for sale over the and equipment. Also containers for hire and sale. Based in Lumsden. Contact Campbell coming weeks . Any questions please contact Amanda 021 148 1739 Sheat 027 271 8283 TERM 1 COMMUNITY FITNESS CLASSES Starting week of 17 Feb Mondays – CRUICKSHANK HELICOPTERS contact us for all your helicopter spraying, fertiliser, AQUAFIT 7pm Lumsden pool, Wednesdays – BODYPUMP 7pm Lumsden hall, seeding and mustering needs. Phone/Text Matt 027 688 6922. Operated by Way to Go Thursdays – AQUAFIT 9am Lime hills pool, Friday – TRANSFORM 6am Lumsden hall Heliservices. Please contact Amanda to book or further questions 0211481739 CLARKE AGRI SERVICES - Now offering large boom spraying on narrow crop tyres. LUMSDEN HOTEL Come in and try our new summer menu if you haven’t already. Fodder beet planting 18 row and narrow spacing drills available, excellent for pelleted Delicious new flavours as well as some old. 28th February we welcome Oscar from swede seed. Direct Drilling and Claydon Strip Till drilling also available. Call Alan Clarke Hoot to Lumsden. As well as on the 6th March we have the funky band Turtle Funk. today 020 400 05554 or a/h 03 201 6429 to discuss your requirements Come on down and party with us both from 7 ish till late DAVID STEVENSON AUTO LTD York Rd, Riversdale. We can offer Lumsden and CANCER SOCIETY SUPPORT SERVICES available in your area for anyone affected surrounding districts the following - Full Mechanical repairs, Transmission Flush, Tyres by Cancer. Contact Cindy Quetier ph 027 305 2133 or email [email protected]. and Batteries, Diagnostic scanning. Contact the team at David Stevenson Auto Ph 03 LAAMBS AND LUMSDEN PLUNKET BOUNCY CASTLE IS AVAILABLE for your 202 5345 or 027 437 3631. party! Find us on Facebook, or text 027 693 1394 DIPTON SERVICE CENTRE 2018 LTD FREE WOF check or service with 4 tyres purchased, 50% off with 2 tyres purchased (parts not included). Mechanical repairs, Employment batteries, WOF, tyres, computer diagnostics and European specialist. Contact Tim 03 248 5273 or 022 127 8391 ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER/2IC 500 cows. Five Rivers. Permanent full time EATON WILLOW LODGE LTD for Agriculture Spraying, Cultivation, Baling & Tip Trucks. position, starting 1st June. Tidy, warm, 3 bedroom house available. Please contact Phone Paul 027 483 8103, Derek 027 437 5706 or Brent 027 485 5994 Angela Rye on 0272748725. FARMLANDS MOSSBURN - February specials include Gallagher Fault finders only FARM ASSISTANT 500 cows. Five Rivers. Permanent full time position, starting 1st $169.95, Pro Plan Performance 20kg or Pro Plan performance extreme 18kg $109.00, June 2020. Please contact Angela Rye on 0272748725. Profence HT wire 2.5mm 10% $79.95, John Bull Raptor boots $159.95, Tux Energy 25kg CANTERBURY GRASSLANDS is seeking a 2IC to join our dry stock team in $59.90. New product Gallagher Water Flow indicators in stock now. Come in and see the Mossburn, Southland. The team supports our six farms in Southland and also our nine friendly team at Farmlands Mossburn 248 4040. dairy farms in Canterbury. Our dream candidate would be passionate about turning FASTWAY ACE COURIERS - Invercargill - DES AND LYNDA FORD. Fastway Ace out excellent stock, competence operating a tractor and other farm vehicles and good Couriers run daily through out Southland. In Lumsden around 11am daily. We also pick general maintenance and fencing skills. Accommodation is available. Please email up and deliver from your door or a town close to you all around . Give Des your CV to [email protected] and Lynda a call on 03 218 1006 or 03 2187609 to get a price or a booking. FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE AT THE HUNNY SHOP in Garston. We are FIVE FINGER CRAFT & INFORMATION .craft days 1st & 3rd Thursdays 10am-2pm. looking for a reliable person, preferably with retail experience to join our small team. Come along to learn to knit or crochet or to finish a project. $5.00 and a plate for shared Please send your CV to Bene at [email protected] lunch. TEACHER AIDE - GARSTON SCHOOL Beautiful rural primary school, situated 30 FIVE RIVERS’ CAFÉ/GALLERY: Come & enjoy our freshly baked treats in our sunshine minutes north of Lumsden on State Highway 6. Applicant will be required to work as filled garden. Fantastic coffee, cabinet food & a full menu available seven days a week directed to support teaching programmes by supervising small groups and individual from 8am to 4pm. New giftware & artwork in the gallery! For bookings or enquiries call children. We are seeking a positive, energetic person who enjoys working alongside our friendly staff 248 7755. students and staff and is able to show initiative and flexibility. The position is term time FLY AND SPIDER CONTROL (locally based) are in your area, treatments for flies, only, commencing as soon as possible working Tuesdays to Fridays from 9:30 to spiders, borer, cluster flies etc. For any more information you can ring Glenis on 0800 2:30pm.Please email your application letter to the Principal, Ms. Kathryn O’Loughlin at 277 933 or email [email protected] [email protected] or phone 03 248 8802. FORK AND SPADE LANDSCAPING ALONG WITH RIPARIAN NZ are offering WORK WANTED - RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY PERSON SEEKING HOUSE knowledge in riparian plans for your farm and budget. Landscape advice and plans, CLEANING WORK References available contact 021 740 816 complimented with general garden care spraying and more. Call Tammy today 0212235421 or check us out on Facebook Fork and Spade forkandspade.co.nz GIBSTOPPING / PLASTERING Whole house or patch that hole in the wall. Fibrous Accommodation plaster restoration. Latest materials and methods used - minimal dust. Phone Charles 027 260 4418 ROOMS TO RENT IN FARMHOUSE between Balfour and Lumsden furnished or GLENFELLEN CIVIL Our services include:-Earthworks - Landscaping - Concreting - unfurnished one person living in house at moment 2 rooms available $120 + costs per Driveways- Drainage - House Pads- And More. We do free quotes. Fraser McMillan 027 week eg: power- food etc please ring or text 027 388 2087 257 7550 FOR RENT - LARGE WARM 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Riversdale township ph 027 GORSE AND BROOM A PROBLEM? FJ and AM Rae LTD are now operating a Twin 671 9833 Reel Unit in your area. For more information please phone Frank on 027 497 3 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. Careful, long term tenants only. Clean, tidy house 2887 with new dishwasher, new stove and new curtains. Wood burner and heat pump. HANK’S PLACE: *** NEW MINI DIGGERS AVAILABLE TO DRY HIRE NOW*** $350pw includes lawnmowing, 22 Dacia Street. Available 1 March. Email: Robyn Introducing 2 x new mini diggers to our hire equipment fleet 1 x1.7T Kubota Mini Digger at [email protected] and the larger 2.6Kubota Mini Digger for longer reach and extra weight. TEREX PT50 POZI TRACK LOADER with add-on options of 3 x AUGERS or RATA GRAPPLE Local Businesses attachment. Give us a call today to place your bookings 03 248 7522 Hanks Place 148 Flora Road Lumsden. ALAN CLARKE CONTRACTING now offer Precision Fodder Beet Planting with the HARCOURTS GORE Can we have your attention please? Buyer enquiries for Lumsden option of Conventional fertiliser placed under seed and/or NEW MICRO-GRANULE are strong. Have you considered selling? Or do you want to know what your property is fertiliser with seed. $165/ha + GST for seed only and $180/ha + GST for seed with worth in todays market? Call me today. Grant North 021 775 038 fertiliser/s. Direct drilling $115/ha + GST. We also offer Claydon Strip Till drilling $160/ [email protected] ha +GST. Latest technology from Europe, see www.claydondrills.com for more details. HOMEKILL: Lumsden based operator est. 2006. Ray Orchard Contracting. Call Alan now to discuss and book phone 020 400 05554 or 03 201 6429 Independent operator specializing in Home-kill slaughtering. Delivery to the butcher of ADDED ENERGY LTD Lumsden’s only resident electricians. Our highly experienced YOUR CHOICE. “Servicing Northern Southland & Beyond” since 2006. Also killing Dog team can handle all your home, farm and dairy electrical needs. Ph 0800 LUMSDEN tucker. For fast efficient service, Ph Ray or Honorine 248 7868 or 027 248 6396. BALFOUR THEATRE COMPANY: Costume Hire. Ziggy Roy Ph 201 6058 or IQ ENGINEERING - INNOVATION - QUALITY - ENGINEERING You name it “IQ will 027 444 8353 tailor it to your needs! MOBILE BIN FEEDERS $1100+, over 4 metres long, holds over BEET HARVESTING AND BEET PLANTING - Using a 18 Row precision planter. MJ 400 litres. Our bin feeders are very well constructed yet light enough to be towed by ride & SE Dillon. Full paddock to stack service, with new equipment ensuring efficient on lawn mowers and motor bikes. There is a coupling at one end and toe ball at other reliable service. Ring and discuss your requirements 027 221 0080 or 03 202 5321 end to connect another feeder. We use 2nd hand tyres as no warrant etc needed and this BEER ELECTRICAL: We are excited to welcome James to the team. James joins us helps keep our prices down, our hubs and stubs and bearings are industrial quality made with a wealth of experience and a passion for solar and heating solutions. We also in NZ. Ideal for winter feeds, calves, water etc. The prices will not be lowered as these are supply and install Panasonic Heat pumps, perfect for cooling in these warmer months very good value for money. We also do Dog kennels, Farm trailers, Gates etc and general and heating in winter. For all your domestic and commercial needs phone engineering, especially those small jobs that are not economically viable for the bigger 027 406 7357. companies. Come and see us on Racecourse Road, Winton, Phone Brett 022 198 3782 Messages for the Lumsden Light

Email to [email protected] Fax or Deliver to Lumsden Pharmacy 248 7591 Phone messages to Doris 248 7151 or email [email protected]

Messages should be in by 12.30pm Wednesday SPONSOR Local Businesses KITCHENS & JOINERY - NIGEL MOLLOY JOINERY LTD MASTERCRAFT SHEAR TECH LTD For all your shearing and crutching requirements. Also have portable KITCHENS. Call Nigel and his team on 03 236 0399 or Nigel on 027 437 4830 for a machine for lifestyle blocks. Phone Ray on 027 948 4512 for further information. FREE measure and quote. We provide quality custom joinery for new builds and SOUTHERN LAND & WATER PLANNING LTD – We specialise in preparing: resource kitchen renovations for you to suit your lifestyle and budget. Our expert design team can consents, farm environmental management plans, policy advice, DOC concessions, create your ideas into 3D plans and images, so you can see what your project will look landscape and riparian management plans and landscape assessments. Call Rebecca on like and our qualified cabinet makers can build everything from stairs and commercial 027 424 6129 or Sonya on 027 505 0077 or visit www.slwp.co.nz for more information. joinery, to kitchens, bathrooms, custom cabinets and more! Call today and check out SOUTHERN WIDE REAL ESTATE Actively seeking Lumsden Properties, call me today our website for inspiration https://www.nigelmolloyjoinery.co.nz for a confidential written market assessment and analysis of your property. Melanie LONGRIDGE AG Direct drilling needs, small seeds and fertiliser options and tyre roller. O’Brien, Lifestyle/Residential sales ph 03 218 2795 or 027 551 1888 or email Phone Dean 027 499 7049 [email protected] LUMSDEN LIBRARY Plenty of fresh reading for all. Come in and browse SQUARE UP BUILDING: Rural - Residential - Landscapes, contact Jamie Maginn LUMSDEN PRESCRIPTION & GIFT CENTRE . Now in swimming goggles and caps. Licensed Building Practitioner & member of Registered Master Builders on 027 300 7780 Open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm, lunch break 12.45-1.15pm Phone 248-7102 or Fax or [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with our 248 7591 latest projects. MASON ADAMS CONTRACTING LTD For all your crutching requirements – Ewes, STALKER BUILDING LTD Stalker Building Ltd has been servicing Lumsden, Mossburn, Lambs and Rams over a triple or single trailers. Now also Tailing Contracting as well. Athol, Balfour, Dipton and surrounds since 2005. For all building requirements from Phone Mason on 027 491 3428 repairs and maintenance to renovations, additions, fire installation to new builds. House MACDONALD EXCAVATING Drainage, general excavation work, roading, grading, plans available. Proud to be a member of Registered Master Builders and David is a rolling, mobile crusher and screening plant, gravel supplies and cartage. Bobcat for Licensed Building Practitioner. For a professional service from a local lad call David cleaning sheds and yards. 30-RB dragline with a reach of up to 30 metres. This is the Stalker 027 463 8685 perfect machine for pile driving, clearing sludge ponds, creeks or STOCKI’Z CONTRACTING LTD Offering you the services of: Baleage including tube rivers.www.macdonaldexcavating.co.nz phone Ali 027 434 4001 or Campbell wrap, Cultivation including Beet planting, Lane repair, Effluent with umbilical muck 027 271 8283. spreading and tanker, feed supplies. For any inquiries on effluent call Vaughan on 027 MOVE PHYSIOTHERAPY Physiotherapy Services Lumsden Community: 728 8344 for all other enquiries call Mike on 027 658 2660 Comprehensive attentive assessment with understandable explanations, with practical STORAGESPACE.KIWI Secure, cost effective, storage solutions in Lumsden. Phone functional solutions for all your rehabilitation return to work and recreation needs. Campbell 027 271 8283 www.storagespace.kiwi Specialising in spinal health, vocational and sports medicine, dry needling, manipulation THE WORKOUT SHED (Athol) - Personal Training, Group Classes and Bootcamps, and exercise prescription. ACC registered call 03 441 4282 for make an appointment contact Mariette 022 187 2552 or email: [email protected] with Andy ULTRASCAN NORTHERN SOUTHLAND Pregnancy testing cows and calf NORTH N SOUTH PLUMBING N DRAINAGE LTD Get it right, Get a Master Plumber. dehorning. Ph 248-7338 Mob 027-690 0179 Lukas & Gabriela 0800Plumbu (0800 758 628) or [email protected] For updates check out our Facebook UNDERGROUND TAKEAWAYS Available to empty your septic tanks and any other page @northsouthplumbing. IMPORTANT NOTICE: KIWIBANK will no longer accept sumps that need cleaned. Phone Brian 027 407 2272 cheques as of the 28th of February, 2020. Therefore, Internet banking is now the only VET SOUTH LTD-LUMSDEN CLINIC Phone 248 9030, 44 Diana St, Open 9am-4pm acceptable method of payment. Get it Right, Get a Master Plumber. Call Dave now Mon-Fri. Small animal clinic TUESDAY 12-2pm. Please ring us for an appointment. Any 0800 758 628 for all your Plumbing and Drainage needs. Like us on FB small animal purchase goes into a monthly draw for a voucher. ST JOHN OP SHOP, We now have LOYALTY Cards!!! Check out our boxes of Women’s clothes that are on SPECIAL $1 or $2 each!! Still have 1/2 price China dolls, NSCRCCT C OMMUNITY C O-ORDINATOR’S OFFICE clown and cushions, table of books only 50c each. NEED!!; Volunteers!! prefer with retail or organising experience. Also in store children’s bikes, bar stools, lots of Bags, ‘SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY’ something for ALL. Open Tuesday till Friday 10am till 4.30pm Saturday 9.30 am till NSCRCCT COMMUNITY CO-ORDINATOR 12.30pm.Take a look at the NEW signs… NORTHERN SOUTHLAND HEALTH SHUTTLE SERVICE There are new Covering the Northern Southland areas - Mossburn, Lumsden, Balfour, Athol, Garston and arrangements for booking the health shuttle. The service operates Monday to Dipton. REMEMBER : Free confidential advice and support for all members of our community. Friday, excluding public holidays. For more information or to make a booking Cara Colquhoun Phone 248 7885, Cell 027 810 8880 please call 0800 103 046. Bookings are required by 3pm the day prior to 11 Hero St, Lumsden email [email protected] transport. This service is run by volunteers. We do not charge a fee for Health

Shuttle transport, however, we do accept donations to help cover costs. The phone number has changed but the Drivers are still local drivers. • Wednesday 26th February 12.30 to 2.30 - 'SANDWICH AND CHAT FOR SENIORS' PGG WRIGHTSON Barnyard Layer Pellets 20kg 2 for $44.99.Save 10% on the Pryde’s at Lumsden Memorial Hall. All welcome. EasiResult Performance horse feed 20kg for $44.99. Superior Chunky Original Dog Roll • Next seniors café - 3rd March at Buzz café. 2.2kg+10% Extra $8.99 each. • Tai chi - Wednesdays at 10am at Senior Citizens rooms in Lumsden. All welcome, RACHAEL COLLINS-Celebrant. Once you have set the date for your wedding Gold coin donation remember to book your Celebrant. Bookings for weddings are already being made for • Community Garden Work every Tuesday at 1pm at Helena Street - All welcome 2020. Member of the Celebrant Association of New Zealand. For enquiries phone • Frozen meals - please contact our office 03 248 7885 027 2355144. RISE AND SHINE WINDOW CLEANING Domestic and commercial window cleaning • Community Pantry - 'PATAKA-KAI' situated behind the Resource Centre - for throughout Southland. Phone or email Sam Cathcart on 021 065 5354 or the communities use. [email protected] for a quote. • Please note - for anyone that has a need in the community - our storage RIVERSDALE CONTRACTING - for all your baling, cultivation, cartage and room has clothing and household items to help out. Please contact the lane work requirements - No job too big or small Ph Regan 027 470 7020 community co-ordinator for information. RIVERSDALE MEATS: BUTCHER, Wild game processing, venison patties, grillsticks, • MENZSHED - Morning tea at the Resource Centre Tuesday 11th March at 10 am - biersticks, salami and more. RIVERSDALE MEATS, processing ALL game and this is to discuss the future of the Menzshed in Lumsden. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE HOMEKILL. 032025717 or 0273025717 or book in with OZ at ROCK Homekill. OF DATE ROCHELLE DILLON PHOTOGRAPHY - your local NZIPP Qualified Professional Photographer. For photographs that capture the essence of your family call me on 027 293 3221 or email [email protected] RIVERSTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTRE 4 Helena Street, Lumsden. Teacher led learning environment catering for children 3 months - 5 years, offering 20 ECE hours Due to increase in cost of distributing the Lumsden Light cost of business (free of fees) for all 3 and 4 year old's. WINZ subsidies available. Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm. Please phone Riverstones 03-2801564 for an information / pre- advertising has been increased to $250 per year, sponsor slot remains at enrolment pack. $50 per week and casual business advertising $20 per week.