Selwyn Times: November 14, 2017

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Lincoln hospitality scoops top award
LINCOLN Hospitality Ltd –
Catering has been recognised as
the overall winner for the Selwyn
Responsible Business Awards.
The Lincoln Envirotown
Trust held its awards celebrating
Selwyn businesses’ commitment
to environmental sustainability
and community involvement
Lincoln University Early
Childhood Centre won the new
special “educators” trophy donated
by the Biological Husbandry
Unit Organics Trust.
While the award ceremonies
had been previously held in different
areas, it was the first time
the whole district came together
to receive recognition for their
work.
The event was held at the
Rolleston Community Centre
lounge.
Lincoln Envirotown trustee
Sue Jarvis said there were two excellent
presentations to encourage
businesses to do more.
Presentations were made by
James McDonald of Yealands
Wineries and Martin and Lisa
Bennett of The Laboratory in
Lincoln.
Mr McDonald gave an insight
into the myriad of steps that they
have taken to become a sustainable
enterprise.
There were hurdles along the
way – the attempt to use guinea
pigs to be non-fuel burning
“mowers” was met with glee by
the hawk population.
The guinea pigs had to be
replaced with miniature sheep
imported at great expense.
The Laboratory Lincoln discussed
how they had built their
establishment using materials
from buildings condemned by
the Canterbury earthquakes.
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School staircases
and the former Hororata
pub’s bar are part of The Laboratory’s
establishment.
Dr Jarvis said all participants
were winners and the trust
would like to congratulate everyone.
Many schools have waste-free
lunch boxes, some enterprises
are re-using water, others have
“fill your own bottle or container
schemes” and native tree planting
is becoming a common
RECOGNISED: : Assessor
Darryl Griffin with Lincoln
Hospitality Ltd catering
manager Heather Watson
and Lincoln Envirotown Trust
chairwoman Sam Rowland.
feature. Dr Jarvis said she would
also like to thank Dave Fitzjohn
and the trust for all their hard
work and the district council for
its financial support.
“It was a true celebration of
the wonderful things businesses
are doing alongside providing us
with our goods and services,” Dr
Jarvis said.
Other trophies awarded
on the night:
•The Malvern Trophy –
jointly to Challenge Darfield
and The Fat Beagle
•The Lincoln Trophy –
jointly to Lincoln Hospitality
Ltd and Lincoln New World
•The Ellesmere Trophy to
Leeston Pharmacy
•The Prebbleton Trophy to
Mark’s Automotive
•The Tai Tapu Trophy to
Challenge Tai Tapu
Hearing clinic to host free talks on tinnitus
Do you have constant buzz or ringing in your
ears or head? Tinnitus affects up to 15 per cent
of the population yet there is a persistent myth
that nothing can be done to treat it, says audiologist
Brenna Sincock.
it differently, although common manifestations
include hearing buzzing, whistling, roaring or
hissing sounds. Its exhausting and frustrating
and it is important that people are aware that
there are solutions and relief is achievable.
To dispel that notion and share with people the
latest developments in treatment, her clinic,
Brenna Sincock Hearing will this month host
free seminars with international guest speaker
Dr Jill Benner.
Benner’s doctorate in audiology from Pennsylvania’s
Bloomsburg University is complemented
by specialist work in neurological disorders of
the ear, and seats for the November 20 and 21
seminars are expected to fill quickly. Tinnitus,
characterised by noises heard in the ear or head,
is for a minority of sufferers extremely bothersome.
Unfortunately, many people delay seeking
help due to a perception there is no way to
alleviate the condition, Brenna says.
“People need to know there are solutions,” she
says. “The technology has come so far and a
great percentage of people experience huge
relief now due to this.” While tinnitus is often
associated with hearing loss – particularly
noise-related hearing loss – it can also present
in otherwise unaffected people, Brenna says.
It is not a disease but a symptom, she notes,
adding that regardless of the cause, the sooner
treatment is provided, the more effective it is.
A small hearing aid can sometimes put an end
to tinnitus on the spot, while in other cases
strategies can be learned to minimise the noises
heard. These techniques can result in marked
improvements and a better quality of life. Brenna
says every person with tinnitus experiences
In addition to noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus
can also result from buildup of earwax, ear
infections, temporary exposure to loud sounds,
and age-related hearing loss.
Dr Benner’s expertise in neurotology follows
from a long tenure at an ear, nose and throat
practice in the United States. She is passionate
about helping people with their hearing and her
seminar is sure to inform attendees.
“Knowledge is key”, says Brenna. “Our aim is to
inform people of their options so they can live
without the impact of tinnitus. “
> To secure a place at the free-of-charge
seminars on tinnitus, being held at Lincoln &
Rolleston Community Cenrtres on November 20
and 21, contact the clinic on 03 390 2332.
Brenna Sincock Hearing’s usual clinic is located
at 36 TennysonStreet, Rolleston and more
information on the clinic is available at
www.sincockhearing.nz