Lumsden Light

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The Week Ahead Coming Up FRIDAY 3 AUGUST 10 AUGUST NS SENIOR CITIZENS’ monthly meal will be at Lumsden NS SENIOR CITIZENS’ CARDS at 2pm in rooms followed by afternoon tea, Hotel at 12.30pm, all welcome, meeting to follow. all welcome to join us for fun and fellowship. 10 AUGUST BINGO NIGHT-FUNDRAISER FOR NSC MIXED HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TEAM. 7.30pm NSC Library. Please note WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST the change of date. Come and join us for a fun evening out, great LUMSDEN RURAL WOMEN invite members of the community that live prizes up for offer. Grocery hamper raffles to be drawn on the night. alone to join them for a meal at the Memorial Hall at 12.30pm. A donation Supper provided. Any enquiries contact Jayne Beer 027 331 6599 or box for Southland Hospice will be available. Contact Cheryl 248 7110 or Brigid Ponga 027 372 7525 Irene 248 7323 if you would like to attend by Friday 3rd August. 17 AUGUST NS SENIOR CITIZENS’ CARDS at 2pm in rooms followed by afternoon tea, all welcome to join us for fun and fellowship. 24 AUGUST NS SENIOR CITIZENS’ CARDS at 2pm in rooms followed by afternoon tea, all welcome to join us for fun and fellowship. 31 AUGUST NS SENIOR CITIZENS’ CARDS at 2pm in rooms followed by afternoon tea, all welcome to join us for fun and fellowship. NORTHERN SOUTHLAND COLLEGE

NSC invites all prospective students and their families Employment from Lumsden, , Balfour, Riversdale, DAIRY ASSISTANT Dunearn, Winton Area - Single shared accommodation is available. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background check. Dipton, Garston, Athol and any other families who Preference given to at least 2 years large herds experience. Please email CV to may be interested to our [email protected] . Must be a NZ citizen or resident. GARDENER WANTED part time for weeding, pruning and general maintenance. OPEN NIGHT Phone Hamish 027 431 3933 Thursday 9 August 5.30pm - 7pm AG AVIATION (FIXED WING) ADDITIONAL LOADER DRIVER Mossburn Based position. Working around Southland and Otago as an essential part of this dynamic team. This is a salaried position but workload varies seasonally. Essential qualities: good attitude, reliable, flexible, practically minded, class 2 licence required. Dangerous goods and class 4 preferred but not essential - (assistance to obtain DG and Class 4 would be available for the right person). Applicant must be self- motivated, safety conscious and ability to live locally preferred. Good salary/ remuneration offered. If you enjoy working in the rural sector; like machinery and aircraft and want to be part of a professional team, please call Richard on 027 431 3061 or email [email protected] Closing date for applications 10 ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES August. CALF REARER REQUIRED for Aug/Sept. Location between Dipton and Lumsden. Sunday 5 August 10am House Church - Reserve Sacrament at Good set up with easy pump system. Phone Sandra 027 224 8092 Irene Stewart’s Home, Forest St Lumsden RELIEF MILKER BALFOUR We are looking for a relief milker to help out over the All Welcome! season, hours and days are flexible for the right person. Must have a calm manner Information and enquiries of Anglican services and activities from Barry & with cows and enjoy running a clean & tidy shed. Experience preferred but we can Helena 248 7087 and Eric & Gillian 248 7115 teach someone wanting to learn. Located just out of Balfour, 670 cows through a

54 bale rotary with in shed feeding. Please phone Sam Weatherall 027 330 2123 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICES DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT MANAGER/2IC 500cows, Five Rivers. Immediate start Sunday 5 August 10am Mossburn-DVD or as soon as available. To join a team calving 500 cows, milking through a 54 bail 10am Lumsden Communion rotary cowshed with ACRs. Must have at least 2 years experience of dairy farming Mike 022 362 3662 in . This is a full time permanent position, but may also suit someone with experience who is looking for seasonal work and is available to assist over CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICES calving and/or mating. 6 days on 1 day off over calving then 8 days on 3 days off, 8 days on 2 days off. Approx maximum 55 hours per week. For more details, please Every Sunday, Mass 10.30am Balfour phone Gene on 027 662 9579 or Angela on 027 274 8725 First Sunday, Mass 7pm Lumsden FIVE RIVERS CAFÉ - Thank you to all those who applied for the position of café Other Sundays, Communion services 6.30pm assistant. The position has now been filled. Every Sunday, Mass 9am Mossburn FARM WORKER WANTED full or part time Dipton Castlerock Road contact Rob 021 777 645 DIPTON COMMUNITY CHURCH

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Every Sunday at 6pm at the Senior Citizens’ Rooms, Mossburn Email to [email protected] Fax or Deliver to Lumsden Pharmacy 248 7591 Phone messages to Doris 2487151 or email [email protected] NO Phone Messages to the College or the Pharmacy please Weekly (During School Terms) MONDAYS WEDNESDAYS CONTINUED GARSTON PLAYGROUP: Under 6’s. BYO morning tea. Awesome fun activities– NORTHERN SOUTHLAND ST JOHN YOUTH 6-7pm for penguins (6-9 years old), 6 -7.30pm for cadets something different each session. Term 1 & 4 9.30am -12.30pm. Term 2 &3 from 12 noon till (8-18years old), (16-25 years old) Learn first aid skills and work on St John badges, make new friends and 3pm. Look forward to seeing you there. The Old Post Office, Garston. Phone Antje have fun. Just come along or phone Josie Healy Divisional Manager Youth, Lumsden 027 337 0620 for 021 0616 232. information MOSSBURN PRESCHOOL: Our wonderful Mossburn Preschool would like to welcome you GARSTON PLAYGROUP: Under 5s, 9 -11am. BYO morning tea. Awesome fun activities – to our relaxed and friendly environment. Bring your morning tea and come join us for a fun something different each session. Look forward to seeing you there. The Old Post Office filled morning learning through play, woodwork, indoor outdoor play, sandpit, playdough, Garston, Ph Rebecca 021 185 6448 paints, puzzles and so much more, along with a different activity each session. Casuals BALFOUR YOUNG FARMERS MEETING the First Wednesday of the Month. Join the Facebook page welcome! Monday and Wednesday 9-12 during school term. Located at the Mossburn for location. New members welcome. Community Centre. Call Jennie Hales 027 337 8388 or just come along for a look. N S COMMUNITY GYM - . SPIN session 6am at NS Community Gym. The outdoor bike ride comes THURSDAYS inside & challenges you over various terrain changes. This class is a great cardio workout. This class can YOGA @LUMSDEN 7.30pm Lumsden Memorial Hall be adapted to suit any fitness level, so everyone works at their own pace. Bookings essential. Please FIVE RIVERS’ PLAY GROUP 9.30 -12. Wonderful local playgroup, great indoor and outdoor contact Amanda Senior 021 148 1739 play, music, paints, wood work and plenty more. Small focused activities every week, great YOGA @ LUMSDEN AND DIPTON Improve strength, flexibility & balance while chance for mums and families to relax and let kids be kids. Located in the old Five Rivers’ encouraging a greater sense of wellbeing via a fusion of Vinyasa Flow & Yin yoga practice. School building. Contact Megan 021 061 2513 or just pop along for a look. Monday 9.30am Lumsden and 7.30pm Dipton (Dipton school room 238). For more info NS COMMUNITY GYM - INTRODUCTORY SPIN 6.30pm at the gym (starts 15 Feb). This please contact Annabel Saunders on 021 762 648. 30min Spin class suits anyone who wants to experience Spin for their first time or you want a MOSSBURN SQUASH CLUB starting 7pm all welcome to come along and try this wonderful quick workout? Suitable for any fitness level as you are encouraged to work at your level game, great for fitness and excellent for that competitive person or just a social hit. while learning good positioning & technique on the bike. Finished with a good stretch to Mossburn Community Centre, any questions please ph Jason 027 282 1830 lengthen out the muscles. Bookings essential—please contact Sharon 027 203 3510 LUMSDEN PLAYCENTRE: 3 Free visits with no obligation to join. Quality early childhood NORTHERN SOUTHLAND WALKGROUP meet 2nd and 4th Thursday’s of the month, would education for children from birth to school age, providing parents with free training and great enjoy the company of more local folk, to experience the benefits of exercise (within ones friendships. Love to see you there. We open 9.30am -12.30pm, 33 Pluto Rd. Call us on limits), can accommodate 0.5 –15kms distance preferences. Good company - beautiful coun- 248 7259 or call Vanessa on 027 518 7420 or Naomi 027 222 9871 try enquire at 248 6474 MOSSBURN BADMINTON CLUB commencing Monday 14th May Please note now DIPTON PLAYGROUP As above, plus a separate ‘Flippers’ session for 4 year olds at Dipton MONDAY Nights! Primary 6.30pm, Secondary 7pm, Adults 8pm. All welcome , Gold coin School. Contact Alicia McLean 021 029 90554 or email [email protected] entry. UFO OR CRAFTS GROUP meets Mossburn 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month: Warm TUESDAYS welcome for more information ring 248 6474 LUMSDEN PLAYCENTRE: As above. MOSSBURN SMALL BORE RIFLE CLUB season starts again 7.30pm at Mossburn CC on KUNG FU: Stress free Kung Fu Training. All ages and fitness levels welcome. 6 -7.30pm at Thursday 19th April. Persons under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or a responsible Lumsden Memorial Hall. Instructor John Titter Ph 03 201 6226 or 027 4917299. Enquiry adult welcome. FRIDAYS BALFOUR PLAYCENTRE: is open every Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 12pm. Located BALFOUR PLAYCENTRE: As Tuesday. at the Balfour Primary School, come visit us for a coffee, catch up and see what our NS COMMUNITY GYM - TRANSFORM at Lumsden Hall 6am, starts 23rd Feb. revitalize wonderful facility has to offer you and your child. Operates during school term dates. For your day & end your working week in a positive way with Transform. If you are looking for further information please contact Hannah on 027 636 0000 Strength, power, Muscle lengthening, Muscular definition, increased range of motion & PATCHWORK & QUILTING CLASSES Tuesdays 1 - 4pm Five Rivers’ Hall. $15 tutor fee $3 increased circulation then you have found the perfect class. $10 casual, $50 concession card, Hall Hire. Everyone welcome - especially beginners. Please contact Jenny Tayler phone or please contact Amanda for further details 021 148 1739 or email [email protected] text 248-8502 or 027-227 2515. SENIOR CITIZENS’ CARDS AFTERNOON … Held in RSA Hall. DIPTON PLAYGROUP 9.15-12.15. Fully certificated. Located behind the Memorial Hall. YOGA@LUMSDEN 9.30am at Lumsden Memorial Hall Supper Room, 1st class free after that Ph Leanne Fenn ph 027 488 0054, or email [email protected] $10 class, suitable for beginners, for more info please contact Annabel Saunders on DIPTON TOY LIBRARY 9.45 am - 11.15 am. . Other times by arrangement. During school 021 762 648 term. Wide range of toys for 0-6 year olds. Located in the Memorial Hall. Fees : $45 annual; LBK YOUTH GROUP is on Friday nights at the Resource Centre in Lumsden. Anyone $12 casual. Email [email protected] welcome Yr 7 and up. Any enquiries ring Frido 027 748 6195 or Mark 027 625 9753. See LUMSDEN LADIES’ GOLF 9 and 18 holes. Tee off 10.30 am. Some sets of clubs available. the week ahead for any changes Maureen Stewart 03 2016193. All welcome.

NS COMMUNITY GYM - SPIN 6.30pm at the gym (starts Feb 13) A 1hr indoor bike ride which will get co Public Notices your heart pumping & challenge you with different terrain changes. This class is designed for any fitness level as you can adapt to suit you. CORE 7.30pm at the gym. This 30 min class is designed to help CANCER SOCIETY SUPPORT SERVICES available in your area for anyone strengthen your core , while focusing on Stability, Mobility 7 Flexibility. Finishing with a relaxing stretch. affected by Cancer. Contact Cindy Quetier ph 027 305 2133 or email Bookings essential for Spin 7 /or Core. Please - contact Sharon 027 203 3510 [email protected] DIPTON GOLF CLUB - 10.00 am, 18 holes contact Paddy 248 5149 EDUCATION - FREE HOME TUTOR SERVICE providing English language tuitions, COMMUNITY GARDEN WORK every Tuesday 1pm at the garden in Helena Street. Planting for this season is complete but we need new people to help us weed and maintain the available to migrants in the Lumsden area. Please contact English Language garden. All welcome. Partners Southland 03 218 2736 or 029 771 0950 'SENIORS’ CAFÉ' No joining fees just cost of a tea/coffee and scone - subsidized to NORTHERN SOUTHLAND HEALTH SHUTTLE The health shuttle is available for $6.00. First Tuesday of the month 10am at 'Route 6 Café'. Next meet is Tuesday 7 August Hospital, Medical Centre, Plunket and Health Nurse appointments and now also 2018. Contact Kim Spencer-McDonald 2487885. available for non medical outings events and appointments. Please contact Eric on MID NORTHERN SOUTHLAND TOY LIBRARY open 3.30-4.30pm. Come and visit us at 33 03 248 7115 to book the shuttle Pluto Rd, Lumsden (Playcentre Hall) for all your birth to 8 yr old toys/games/indoor and NEED SOMEWHERE TO HOLD MEETINGS, workshops, social activities or family outdoor equipment. Term/half/full year memberships available. New toys arriving soon! gatherings in Lumsden? The Senior Citizens’ Rooms could very well be the place Contact Rosie 027 778 9103 or [email protected] SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING if you enjoy Scottish Music and the fun of dance. Classes you need, centrally situated at reasonable rates. For more information contact Trish start on Tuesdays from 3 April until the end of August at Winton. Most welcome to come for Diamond 027 512 9425 or 03 248 7800. a look. To carpool & for details ph Christine 03 201 6392 LUMSDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER - Entertainment memberships MENZ SHED 10am till noon. 7 Pluto street , Lumsden. All welcome. Feel free to call in for a available - either book or digital membership. Some great savings at cafes, chat to see if we can fix something for you. restaurants, on family activities, accommodation and more. Right throughout BALFOUR SCOUTS AND CUBS are now combined on Tuesday nights during school term 6.30pm - Southland and Otago - including Lumsden, Winton, Gore etc. A great gift to give 8pm Scouts ages 10-14 years girls & boys, Cubs 7-10 years boys & girls. For more information please someone! Order online at https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/ contact Trevor 03 201 6306, Paul 03 201 6306 or Rachel 027 710 4091 orderbooks/26143w9 or purchase at the school. Thank you for your support. Please

WEDNESDAYS contact Trish ([email protected]) with any queries. TAI CHI 10am 11am at the Senior Citizens’ Rooms Lumsden. Open to all members of the NTH SOUTHLAND PONY CLUB is holding it’s 50th show – 3rd November at community. Cost GOLD COIN donation. Great for flexibility and injury recovery. Lumsden Rec grounds. We are looking for old photos, memorabilia , old PC branch MOSSBURN PRESCHOOL: Our wonderful Mossburn Preschool would like to welcome you uniforms to have on display as part of our celebration. If you can help us at all to our relaxed and friendly environment. Bring your morning tea and come join us for a fun please contact committee members - Kirsty McGregor-Balfour, 021 127 9590, Carol filled morning learning through play, woodwork, indoor outdoor play, sandpit, playdough, McKee 027 224 3523, Jo Macgregor Dipton 027 333 7694, Jayne Beer 027 paints, puzzles and so much more, along with a different activity each session. Casuals 331 6599, Annabel Saunders 021 762 648 - Lumsden, Castlerock, Mossburn, welcome! Monday and Wednesday 9-12 during school term. Located at the Mossburn Shirley Black, Lyn Wicks 021 269 0273 Community Centre. Call Jennie Hales 027 337 8388 or just come along for a look. NORTHERN SOUTHLAND COMMUNITY GYM - BODY PUMP at Lumsden Hall 7pm, This class is designed to help strengthen the entire body, returns Feb21. $10 casual or concession card $50 for 8 classes contact Amanda for further details 021 148 1739 or email [email protected]

Public Notices Continued co Local Businesses LIONS CLUB OF LUMSDEN - CHEESE ROLLS as a fundraising venture the ADDED ENERGY LTD: Lumsden’s only resident electricians. Our highly Lions Club of Lumsden are making cheese rolls and soup for sale on Saturday 25 experienced team can handle all your home, farm and dairy electrical needs. Ph August. Cheese rolls (white, brown or mixed) will be $7 per dozen and pumpkin 0800 LUMSDEN soup will be $7 for a 1 Litre container. There will be order forms in Lumsden ALAN CLARKE CONTRACTING now offer Precision Fodder Beet Planting with the businesses however you can contact any Lion and they will take your order. option of Conventional fertiliser placed under seed and/or NEW MICRO-GRANULE Further details to come. fertiliser with seed. $165/ha + GST for seed only and $180/ha + GST for seed with LAAMBS AND LUMSDEN PLUNKET BOUNCY CASTLE IS AVAILABLE for fertiliser/s. Direct drilling $115/ha + GST. We also offer Claydon Strip Till drilling your party! Find us on Facebook, or text 027 693 1394 $160/ha +GST. Latest technology from Europe, see www.claydondrills.com for more THE TRUSTEES OF THE NORTHERN SOUTHLAND MEDICAL TRUST would details. Call Alan now to discuss and book phone 020 400 05554 or 03 201 6429 like to thank the Meridian White Hill Community Fund, Community Trust of BALFOUR STORE: Southland, Mossburn & Districts Lions, Mossburn Northern Southland Lions, BALFOUR THEATRE COMPANY: Costume Hire. Ziggy Roy Ph 201 6058 or Balfour Lions, Northern Southland Vets Limited, Riversdale Waimea Area Lions 027 444 8353. and the Balfour Womens institute for their generous grants and donations towards BEER ELECTRICAL: David is now contracting and available in the Northern the cost of the new LifePak 15 defibrillator & ECG unit for the Lumsden Medical Southland area. For all your domestic and commercial electrical needs phone Dave Centre. The trustees are grateful for the support the community to continue to today on 027 406 7357. provide quality health services in our district. BEET HARVESTING AND BEET PLANTING - Using a 18 Row precision planter. COMMUNITY GARDEN - WE NEED POO now for our garden. Bags and bags of MJ & SE Dillon. Full paddock to stack service, with new equipment ensuring efficient poo, ideally a trailer load. We have access to free horse manure in Winton and reliable service. Ring and discuss your requirements 027 221 0080 or 03 202 5321 need a community minded person to shovel and collect the poo for us and deliver BRACKEN HALL lovely ponchos to ward off the cold!! Merino and possum scarves, it to our community garden in Lumsden. If you can help call Kim or Adele on 248 socks, hats and mittens still in stock as well as fleece lined slippers. Spring can’t be 7885 far away so check out our new scarves and jewellery. Don’t forget winter hours 9-5. DOME CAFÉ TAKEWAY MEALS: Too busy or tired with calving to cook? Call or BRETT MIDDLETON CONTRACTING LTD: For all your Fencing requirements and come into the café and choose from our selection of delicious takeaway meals. now available Diggers/Bulldozers for all your earthworks requirements with Spag Bol, Lasagne, Bangers & Mash, Soup & Cheese rolls, Soup & Mousetraps, experienced operators. Phone for a quote 027-329 2698. Roast Chicken, Roast Lamb, Venison Pie & spuds, Curried Sausages. New ones BROOM AND GORSE SPRAYING phone Jason Hoyle 021 185 1909 popping up all the time, watch our Facebook page. Ph 03 248 6300 BUILDER: WAIMEA BUILDING LIMITED, Riversdale. New builds, Alterations,

Farm buildings. Contact James Martin today for your free quote, 027 261 6304 For Sale BUZZ CAFÉ /BAR winter opening hours starting June 5 2017 Mon – Wed, 9am - 3pm, Thur - Sun, 9am - 8pm . Ph 248 7166 for bookings and enquiries. PEA STRAW $7 a bale phone 03 201 6274 CNS CONSTRUCTION 20+years, qualified. For all your building and Building POTATOES - Red Rascal (Balfour Lions Club) available at MacGregor Motors, Maintenance needs. Contact Kane 027 771 8202 Balfour $20 DAVID STEVENSON AUTO LTD York Rd, Riversdale. We can offer Lumsden and BALFOUR LIONS CLUB ANNUAL HAY & BALEAGE AUCTION Balfour sports surrounding districts the following - Full Mechanical repairs, Transmission Flush, ground, Kruger St, Friday 29th June. Auction starts @ 3pm - All welcome, enquiries - Tyres and Batteries, Diagnostic scanning. Contact the team at David Stevenson 027 483 8103 Auto Ph 03 202 5345 or 027 437 3631. WOODEN DINING TABLE (2 meters 28 cm) which seats 8 but can be extended to DIPTON SERVICE CENTRE 2018 LTD Mechanical repairs, batteries, WOF, tyres. seat 12 plus 8 dining chairs. Offers, wooden TV cabinet (1 metre 56cm) $100. Phone Contact Tim 03 248 5273 or 022 127 8391 03 248 7233 EATON WILLOW LODGE LTD for Agriculture Spraying, Cultivation, Baling & Tip HEADING PUPS Ready in two weeks will be big strong types of dogs. Both parents Trucks. Phone Paul 027 483 8103, Derek 027 437 5706 or Brent 027 485 5994 can be viewed and are of good breeding lines. Black and white mainly. Mother strong FARRIER Shayne Watson CF, Forge and Farriery. AFA Qualified Farrier, Lumsden eyed, father medium to plain. Ph 03 248 7744 or 027 662 9329 Based, Ph Shayne on 021 083 61029 1991 IZUZU FLAT DECK 3.3 petrol, 4x2, 259000kms, $3000 ono ph 027 232 8221 FARMLANDS MOSSBURN Calving is here get all your needs at Farmlands great SPECIASLISED FAT BOY EXPERT MOUNTAIN BIKE 4.6 inches wide tyres, gel specials on feeders & teats, specials for August include Gallagher HR4 Hand Held seat, shimano gears, size medium. Not been knocked around, go any where EID tag reader $1199 save $552.14, Shedline light dairy aprons $22.50, Milligans machine, ex condition-can be viewed in Mossburn $2400 ph 027 477 8231 lamb milk powder 20kg $106.50. Profence Tite grip deer netting 13/190/30 x 100m RED RIDE ON LAWN MOWER immaculate condition, MTD Optima LE 14SH $299.95. Order your Sprayfo lamb whey powder now, stock will be arriving shortly. Hydrostatic. Only used for one season. Selling due to no longer requiring. Brought 30% off on selected Swanndri Betacraft & Stoney creek winter ranges. We look new $4600, wanting $3600. Please phone Rowena 021 180 1105 forward to seeing you at Farmlands Mossburn. 6 BAY MOTHERING ON HUTS $750, Grain trailer 1 tonne capacity $650 phone FIVE FINGER CRAFT & INFORMATION CENTRE in Old Railway Station, 027 493 0633 Lumsden. We have many great items for GIFTS along with Birthday & Sympathy cards etc. Keep warm with our locally handcrafted woolly jerseys, neck warmers, cowls, hat 7 mitts etc for adults & children, plus singlets, booties, hats, matinee Accommodation jackets and blankets for babies. There are Hotties with covers and socks to keep feet warm. Our opening hours are 10am to 3pm and we are open Monday to Friday COMMUNITY HOUSING - COUNCIL Council’s with some Saturdays through the winter. WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR community housing complexes in Edendale, Lumsden and Ohai currently have VOLUNTEERS TO WORK IN THE CRAFT SHOP. The craft shop has been vacant units available to let. Priority is given to applications from Senior Citizens, operating for 30 years. If you can help please contact Barbara mason 027 459 6907 but other people can also apply to occupy a unit. Application forms are available FIVE RIVERS CAFÉ/GALLERY: Come & enjoy our freshly baked treats in our from any Southland District Council office or you can contact Council’s property sunshine filled garden. Fantastic coffee, cabinet food & a full menu available seven office, Trudy Saunders at [email protected] or 0800 732 732 days a week from 8am to 4pm. New giftware & artwork in the gallery! For bookings HOUSE TO RENT - LUMSDEN 3 bedroom, close to schools, no pets, no smoking or enquiries call our friendly staff 248 7755. inside. References required, please phone NSC Office 03 248 7121. FLY AND SPIDER CONTROL (locally based) are in your area, treatments for flies, FLAT TO RENT - LUMSDEN 2 bedrooms, no pets, no smoking inside. spiders, borer, cluster flies etc. For any more information you can ring Glenis on References required, please phone NSC Office 03 248 7121. 0800 277 933 or email [email protected] GIBSTOPPING / PLASTERING Whole house or patch that hole in the wall. Fibrous

plaster restoration. Latest materials and methods used - minimal dust. Phone Wanted Charles 027 260 4418

NSC CLAY TARGET SHOOTING CLUB is again looking for old/unused batteries The Lumsden Light needs more to raise funds for more jackets and to send a team to the Nationals in Christchurch in September. Please ring Jean Little 021 033 0433 to arrange pick up or drop off sponsors. at the College. AUTOMATIC CAR - Rego and Warrant tidy condition, will pay up to $1200. Text If you are interested please contact Doris 027 205 8677 248 7151 or [email protected] ANY BROKEN CLAY OR TERRACOTTA POTS for craft work ph 027 213 6727 Cost $50 per week LIVE ALONE MEAL Lumsden Rural Women invite members of the community, that live alone, to join them for a meal at the Memorial Hall at 12.30pm on the 8th August. Please contact Cheryl 248 7110 or Irene 248 7323 if you wish to attend. A donation box for Southland Hospice will be available for money or

SPONSOR items such as toilet paper, coffee, sugar, biscuits, serviettes or Janola.

Local Businesses

GORSE AND BROOM A PROBLEM? FJ and AM Rae LTD are now operating a RISE AND SHINE WINDOW CLEANING Domestic and commercial window Twin Reel Unit in your area. For more information please phone Frank on cleaning throughout Southland. Phone or email Sam Cathcart on 021 065 5354 or 027 497 2887 [email protected] for a quote. HANK’S PLACE: Get ready for calving season with CALF MILK TRANSFER RIVERSTONES EARLY LEARNING CENTRE 4 Helena Street, Lumsden. Teacher PUMPS $145 - Stainless steel housing, 10mtr cord, float switch. ALUCAST 3LTR led learning environment catering for children 3 months - 5 years, offering 20 ECE WALL MOUNTED WATER TROUGH - made of cast alloy, suitable for low or high hours (free of fees) for all 3 and 4 year olds. WINZ subsidies available. water pressure, internal trough valve, easy to clean. RX PLASTICS 12LTR FENCE Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm. Please phone Ang 03-2801564 for an HUNG PLASTIC WATER TROUGH - stainless steel fence brackets, easy to clean. information / pre-enrolment pack. WURTH HEAD LAMPS - adjustable brightness and beam, compact design but RIVERSDALE MEATS: Book your space now on 03 202 5717, VERY bright light. GREAT WINTER GLOVE SELECTION for the early starts too. [email protected] or find us on Facebook Hanks Place 148 Flora Road, LUMSDEN, Ph 248 7522 ROCHELLE DILLON PHOTOGRAPHY - your local NZIPP Qualified Professional HOMEKILL: Lumsden based operator est. 2006. Ray Orchard Contracting. photographer. For photographs that capture the essence of your family call me on Independent operator specializing in Homekill slaughtering. Delivery to the 027 293 3221 or email [email protected] butcher of YOUR CHOICE. “Servicing Northern Southland & beyond” since 2006. SHEAR TECH LTD For all your shearing and crutching requirements. Also have Also killing Dog tucker. For fast efficient service, Ph Ray or Honorine 248 7868 or portable machine for lifestyle blocks. Phone Ray on 027 948 4512 for further 027 248 6396. information. IQ ENGINEERING - INNOVATION - QUALITY - ENGINEERING You name it “IQ SOUTHERN LAND & WATER PLANNING LTD – We specialise in preparing: will tailor it to your needs! MOBILE BIN FEEDERS $1100+, over 4 metres long, resource consents, farm environmental management plans, policy advice, DOC holds over 400 litres. Our bin feeders are very well constructed yet light enough to concessions, landscape and riparian management plans and landscape be towed by ride on lawn mowers and motor bikes. There is a coupling at one end assessments. Call Rebecca on 027 424 6129 or Sonya on 027 505 0077 or visit and toe ball at other end to connect another feeder. We use 2nd hand tyres as no www.slwp.co.nz for more information. warrant etc needed and this helps keep our prices down, our hubs and stubs and SOUTHLAND SILVICULTURE For all your planting, pruning and thinning bearings are industrial quality made in NZ. Ideal for winter feeds, calves, water etc. requirements on small to medium blocks. Contact Daryl Carr 027 784 6316 or The prices will not be lowered as these are very good value for money. We also do [email protected]. Dog kennels, Farm trailers, Gates etc and general engineering, especially those SQUARE UP BUILDING Rural - Homes -Landscapes, contact Jamie Maginn small jobs that are not economically viable for the bigger companies. Come and (Licensed Building Practitioner) on 027 300 7780, [email protected] or see us on Racecourse road, Winton, Phone Brett 022 198 3782 find us on Facebook LONGRIDGE AG: Direct drilling needs, small seeds and fertiliser options and tyre STALKER BUILDING LTD Stalker Building Ltd has been servicing Lumsden, roller. Phone Dean 027 499 7049 Mossburn, Athol, Balfour, Dipton and surrounds since 2005. For all building LUMSDEN LIBRARY: Plenty of fresh reading for all. Come in and browse requirements from repairs and maintenance to renovations, additions, fire installation LUMSDEN PRESCRIPTION & GIFT CENTRE: Open Monday - Friday 10am - to new builds. House plans available. Proud to be a member of Registered Master 5pm, lunch break 12.45-1.15pm Phone 248-7102 or Fax 248 7591 Builders and David is a Licensed Building Practitioner. For a professional service MASON ADAMS CONTRACTING: For half belly, crutching, and dagging. from a local lad call David Stalker 027 463 8685 Phone Mason 027 491 3428. STORAGESPACE.KIWI Secure, cost effective, storage solutions in Lumsden. MACDONALD EXCAVATING: Drainage, general excavation work, roading, Phone Campbell 027 271 8283 www.storagespace.kiwi grading, rolling, mobile crusher and screening plant, gravel supplies and cartage. ULTRASCAN NORTHERN SOUTHLAND Pregnancy testing cows and calf Bobcat for cleaning sheds and yards. 30-RB dragline with a reach of up to 30 dehorning. Ph 248-7338 Mob 027-690 0179 Lukas & Gabriela metres. This is the perfect machine for pile driving, clearing sludge ponds, creeks UNDERGROUND TAKEAWAYS Available to empty your septic tanks and any other or rivers.www.macdonaldexcavating.co.nz phone Ali 027 434 4001 or Campbell sumps that need cleaned. Phone Brian 027 407 2272 027 271 8283. VET SOUTH LTD-LUMSDEN CLINIC Phone 248 9030, 44 Diana St, Open McMASTER BUILDING: Licensed Building Practitioner - phone 027 373 2848 or 9am-4pm Mon-Fri. Small animal clinic TUESDAY 12-2pm. Please ring us for an [email protected] appointment. Any small animal purchase goes into a monthly draw for a voucher. MIKE BREEN BUILDING LTD Based in Northern Southland for all your building WALLING CONTRACTING SOUTHLAND LTD providing services to agriculture in and Building Maintenance needs. Call Mike for a quote or to discuss your next Southland since 1996 with a base now in the Northern Southland area providing building project. Ph 027 295 2177 round bailing, pit silage, beet harvesting and washing, destoning, precision beet NORTH N SOUTH PLUMBING N DRAINAGE LTD: Get it right, Get a Master planting, full ground cultivation, farm development and lane work as well as dairy Plumber. 0800Plumbu (0800 758 628) [email protected] and dry stock grazing. For more information and bookings please phone NORTHERN SOUTHLAND COMMUNITY GYM - Celebrating 10 years of serving 027 451 6161 or email [email protected] the Northern Southland Community. Please contact Amanda 021 1481739 for all Gym enquiries and for all Group Fitness sessions. For up to date information NSCRCCT COMMUNITY CO-ORDINATOR’S OFFICE please check out our FACEBOOK PAGE—Northern Southland Community Gym NORTHERN SOUTHLAND ST JOHN The health shuttle is available for hospital, ‘SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY’ Medical Centre, Plunket and Health Nurse appointments and now also available for NSCRCCT COMMUNITY CO-ORDINATOR non medical outings events and appointments. Phone Eric on 248 7115. ST JOHN OP SHOP Children’s clothing and footwear special continues with 1/2 price racks Covering the Northern Southland areas - Mossburn, Lumsden, Balfour, Athol, and table of fill a bag for $3, lots of great buys for all ages. A jewellery stand 1/2 Garston and Dipton. REMEMBER : Free confidential advice and support for price also jeans, underwear, slippers and boots and soft toys. All books and all members of our community. jigsaws 1/2 price also. Always a bargain at the Op shop. Tuesday to Friday 10am Kim Spencer-McDonald Phone 248 7885, Cell 027 810 8880 till 4pm 11 Hero St, Lumsden email [email protected] PGG WRIGHTSON Winter clothing Sale on Now, 30-40% off selected Swanndri Clothing. 20% off selected Line 7 Wet Weather Gear. Norsewear High Country  Next Seniors Café - 10am 7th August at Route 6. Socks 3 pack $36.99. Ph 248 9000  Frozen meals -- meals prepared by Age Concern . Please RACHAEL COLLINS-Celebrant. Once you have set the date for your wedding contact Irene Stewart on 248 7323 or our office. remember to book your Celebrant. Bookings for weddings are already being made  See coming up for Community Garden and Tai Chi details for 2020. Member of the Celebrant Association of New Zealand. For inquiries phone 027 2355144. 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