Ashburton Courier: December 12, 2019

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Page 8, Ashburton’s The Courier, Thursday 12 December 2019 Concert cancelled The Mid Canterbury Choir was forced to cancel its Geraldine Christmas concert on Sunday due to the SH1 and Route 72 bridge closures. The choir considered rescheduling, but with some members and guest Tainui Kuru unavailable, decided against it. Choir manager Carol Gunn said the two Ashburton concerts were well supported and they would Andrew Falloon MP for Rangitata invites you to a Seniors Morning Tea Catchupoveracup of teaand amincepie Friday13December, 10am Senior Centre, Ashburton Contact 03 3087510 alison.driscoll@ parliament.govt.nz return to Geraldine next year. She said people could still donate a nonperishable donation for the foodbank by taking it to St Andrew’s Church on Cox Street, or take it directly to the foodbank. The Salvation Army in Ashburton received six large boxes of nonperishable goods donated by concert goers in Ashburton. Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Twins share memory lane Lynda and Jools Topp check out the display showcasing events during their activism years. By Mick Jensen Two special guests have enjoyed a nostalgic look around the latest exhibition at Ashburton Museum, an exhibition celebrating Kiwi icons the Topp Twins. Lynda and Jools Topp took atrip down memory lane on Friday to check out the exhibition, which showcasestheirlivesinthe public eye over the last 40 years. The exhibition, spread over multiple areas ofthe museum, celebrates the contribution the sisters have made to New Zealand's social, cultural and political landscape. It focuses on theiractivism andconcerttours, and includes television footage,originalcostumes and also replica dressup costumes featuring Topp Twin characters like Ken and Ken, and Camp Leader and Camp Mother. Jools Toppsaid thepair had laidout aroomfull of stored personal items collected over many years and the team atTeManawa Museum inPalmerston North ‘‘hadtakenwhat they wanted’’ to develop the exhibition acouple of years ago. She said the Topp Twins had always ‘‘stood up to be counted’’ during their activism year, whether it was the battle for gay rights, equality for women, the 1981 Springboks tour, messages from Greenpeace or other causes. ‘‘For usit’s been about solidarity. Assisters we’ve always supported each other, taken someflak,but fought for things that we believed and that were worth fighting for.’’ New causes were in the spotlight today, including climate change, and she welcomed young people leading the fight for what they believed. In terms of their many years on the entertainment stage, Lynda Topp said the sisters believed they had helped ‘‘put Kiwiana on the map’’. ‘‘We made our characters accessible and funny because atthe end of the day, laughter isthe best medicine. ‘‘We have been called ‘unique’, told not to change and for usbeing generous and honestisthe most important thing.’’ Lynda and Jools Topp say they are just acouple of country girls that are not yet done with touring, or activism. The sisters are keen to promote an organic New Zealand that focuses on the importance of water and good soil. Authorised by Andrew Falloon MP,139 Stafford St, Timaru. Your loved ones covered from head to toe Mail your overseas family some Kiwi Christmas warmth Your Northern hemisphere rellies aren’t dreaming ofawhite Christmas-they’llsoon be living one! Super-warm NZ Merino and NZ Merino-Possum blends make great gifts. Choose from loads of quality sweaters, socks, gloves, hatsand scarves,slippers,sheepskin boots, merino thermals,throwsand more... Save time and money Youpay the postage, we mail your gifts overseasand deduct 15% GST from your purchase price! We’ll even giftwrap items and include your cardsand messages. Find us just 1Kmoff Hwy 1at RangitataonHwy 79.Open 7days9am to 5pm, Ph 0508 504 006 thetinshed.co.nz Catching farmers on home turf By Toni Williams Mid Canterbury’s Craig Wiggins and Dr Sue Fowlie, of Rakaia MedicalCentre, are taking health care to the rural community. It’spart of their Farmer Firstinitiative, set up to makesure people working in the ruralsector get accessto healthcarethey would not normally make time to do. Mr Wiggins, who has a beef and arableproperty on the Dromore Methven Road,inMid Canterbury,isastrong ruraladvocate known for his video journalismas well as efforts organising events to improve farmer welfare, suchasthe The Farming Family Day at the Races. He said the caravan, whichstarted with avisit to the Coalgate saleyards and the Waimate sheep show using Mr Wiggins’ horsefloat,saw between 50 to 60 peoplevisit a day. People got afiveminute health check, including achat,with bloodpressure, pulse, oxygen percentage, Rural advocate Craig Wiggins and Dr Sue Fowlie, of Rakaia Medical Centre, are taking health care to the rural community with their Farmer First initiative. blood glucose, cholesterol,weight and body massindex, pulmonary function and Familial Hypercholesterolemia all checked. Mr Wiggins said thankstothe backingof GlobalHQ owner Dean Williamson,they had a brightorangecaravan and wouldcontinue to visit rural events to be accessible. ‘‘Thereisaneedfor it,’’ Mr Wiggins said. ‘‘Thereare lotsof saleyards or farming events where farmers are at easeand able to visit the caravan.’’ He saidnow with four events undertheir belt, the Farmer First team had seen more than 220 farmers,stock agents and ladiesfrom the kitchen. Not surprisingly 25 to 30 per cent of those already seen were in need of followup healthcareoraction, he • Domestic electrical services • New house wiring • House rewiring &maintenance SUPPLIERS AND INSTALLERS OF LEADING BRANDS said. The common reason many were at tipping point was due to the fact farmers had often not visited ageneral practitioner or doctorfor many years. It was like a‘‘badge of honour’’. But if afarmer falls over, their businessdoes too, said Mr Wiggins,so it’s important for them to look after themselves. ‘‘We’re here to get the farmers sorted out,’’ he said, while on site at the FoundationofArable Research’s major field day at Chertsey this month. Mr Wiggins said in the comingyear additional data, outlining the need for awiderspreading service, will be takento the powers that be. Until then the Farmer First team were aiming to be at two or three venuesamonth to help rural communities start the health check conversation and reach out to every farmer. 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FINAL WEEK Share a with Four Square FREE SUNNIES When you buy 2x1.5L Coca-Cola products. Jill Bennett (left) and Ailsa Lovett were both made life members of the Red Cross. Red Cross legends for life Promotion Period: 2December 2019 to 15th December 2019. While stocks last. Must purchase 2drinks inone transaction. Prize might slightly differ from the image shown. RRP: $14.99 per pair of Sunglasses. Eligible Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, L&P and Lift 1.5L Ranges. #shareacoke The Red Cross has honoured two of its Mid Canterbury members who have chalked up more than acentury in service to the organisation. Ailsa Lovett and Jill Bennett were presented with life memberships and commemorative pins, certificates and posies at a special afternoon tea at Rosebank last week. Ailsa now lives at Rosebank, while Jill made the trip down from Christchurch, where she now lives. Tinwald Red Cross president Pat O’Brien said the life membership and service awards recognised the good work of both women over many years. Ailsa received life membership, having received aservice award for 60 years in 2012, and Jill received life membership and aservice award for 40 years inthe organisation. Ailsa joined the Flemington/Waterton branchofRed Cross in 1952. She saidshe had to learn to drive so that she could take her motherinlaw to Red Cross meetings; it wasn’t long before she joined up too. In turn, she introduced her daughterinlaw Lynette Lovett to Red Cross. Ailsa joined the Tinwald branch when she and her husband retired from farming and coordinated blood donor services until 2012. She said she was also responsiblefor collecting donations from her farming neighbours. ‘‘People were always very generous.‘‘ She said she was alittle overwhelmed at becoming alife member but Red Cross had been an important part ofher social network. Her daughterinlaw continues to be actively involved with the organisation. Jill joined Red Cross in 1979 after bringing her son to youth meetings. She regularly helped with housie evenings held at Tuarangi Home and was president of the Ashburton branch and secretaryofthe Mid Canterbury committee. She was also aRed Cross volunteer, assisting the district nurse on evening visits. Jill was alsoincharge of the Red Cross emergency stores room and remembers the big demand from people fleeing Christchurch after the 2011 earthquakes. Many had left their homes without even atoothbrush. ‘‘They were so grateful to receiveabag of toiletries, which had their own toothbrush, soap and aflannel,‘‘ she said. As amember of the Tinwald branch, she has knitted mittens for new entrants at schools, overseen sales tables, manned the Red Cross shop and sold many raffle tickets. Though she moved to Christchurch five months ago, Jill is keen to join abranch there. PamsRum Flavoured Balls 250g Mainland Butter 500g (excludes Semi Soft) $ 3 99 ea $ 6 59 ea Nestle Scorched Almonds 240g $ 5 99 ea Deutz 750ml (excludes Blanc De Blancs and Prestige) $ 19 99 ea Buzz around volunteers Fresh NZ Cherries In StoreNow! Sweet Corn Loose Product of New Zealand $ 2 49 ea www.foursquare.co.nz By John Keast ‘‘Thanks for beeing a honey and volunteering.’’ That was the message from Volunteering Mid Canterbury coordinator Dellwyn Moylan as she thanked arange of volunteers on Friday as part of International Volunteer Day. They gathered at Community House in Ashburton for personal thanks, morning tea, and beerelated quips. Ms Moylan said abeehive was agood analogy for volunteering, with the managers being acentral hub, the hive, and the volunteers being the worker (bees). Photo: Hamming up the bee theme at the thank you morning tea were, from left, Alex Trail, Claire Zuo, Dellwyn Moylan, Karen Toneycliffe and Lindsay Williams, representing rural driving and Plunket programmes. facebook.com/FourSquareNZ Specials availableSouthIslandonly from Monday9th DecemberuntilSunday 15th December2019 or while stocks last. Wine andbeer availableatstores with an off licence.Wineand beer purchases restricted to personsaged 18 years old and over.
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