Selwyn_Times: July 13, 2022

32 Selwyn Times Wednesday July 13 2022
Welcome to
West Melton
New book from
local children’s
author
West Melton author Alyse Boaz is
about to launch her third children’s book
within a year, Robot Ted Forgets His
Head.
Robot Ted gets into all sorts of trouble
when he loses his head, leaving behind
a trail of disaster. Beautifully written
by Alyse and illustrated by artist and
cartoonist Robert Scanlan, the book
captures the hearts of the old and young
alike. Robot Ted Forgets His Head is a
fun story with illustrations, rhyme and
word repetition to engage children,
helping them learn to read.
Alyse launched her first picture
book, Royal Blue, in August last year.
Her second, Sammy the Rooster, was
published recently in April and now
Robot Ted Forgets His Head is due to
come off the printing press.
“I started writing Robot Ted years
ago,” says Alyse. “I like writing rhyme
though it’s not easy. I’d play around with
the story, then leave it, then one day, I
changed some words, took a beat out
of each line and came up with a good
ending. It was finished!”
She says Royal Blue artist Robert
Scanlan was keen to illustrate Robot Ted
Forgets His Head.
“He surprised me with how quickly
he produced the fantastic illustrations.
He really brought the story to life,” says
Alyse. “Robert also invited the Brighton
Gallery community to add to the artwork
by drawing something or colouring an
illustration.”
To find out more about Alyse’
books, to book school and preschool
visits or to pre-order a copy of Robot
Ted Forgets His Head, visit: www.
alyseboazpublishing.com.
ADVERTISING
HopE pRESbyTERIAN WEST MElToN
Supporting the Community
Hope Presbyterian is a network of four
churches including Hornby, Rolleston, West
Melton and Halkett. Everyone is welcome to
attend Hope Presbyterian church services
and activities.
Singing, praising, fellowship,
learning, activities,
service, food, and
more surround those
who attend this
vibrant pillar of the
community. West
Melton Church
services start every
Sunday at 9:30am.
Halkett church services
are held on the first
Sunday of every month, at
11am at 662 Halkett Rd.
Hope West Melton has
just officially opened their
remodelled church at
726 Weedons Ross Rd.
They are enjoying this
larger, newer space which
better accommodates all
their activities.
Hope runs a range of
programmes for various groups in the
community - youth, men, women, young
mums, seniors, couples. For example, every
Thursday at 9.30am, Hope runs Mainly Music.
This is a programme for mums from the
community to connect and for their young
children to play together. For youth, there is
an activities night every Friday; every second
Sunday evening there is a youth service. Both
of these are open to all.
Pastor Mark Ambundo is a caring, inspired,
motivational leader who migrated with his
wife six years ago from Kenya where he also
worked as a pastor. He and his wife have
enjoyed their Kiwi experience and now
call New Zealand home. Over the past
years they have expanded their family
which now includes two young children.
Hope has a youth pastor, whose role is to
support young people both in the church
and in the community. These young
people have developed genuine
friendships, and show a desire to
love and serve others.
Hope seeks to provide a safe
place for friendship and support,
learning, personal growth, and
inner connection with your beliefs
and values. No matter where you
are on your spiritual journey, you
are warmly welcome to explore and
attend any of the activities or services.
Hope Church in West Melton, a place worth
exploring. Check the website for more
details on programmes.
www. hopechurch.net.nz
or phone 03 347 7509