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Selwyn Times Wednesday January 31 2024 8 In Brief NEWS CLOSE CALL WITH HAY BALE FIRE Favourable weather conditions prevented a hay bale fire causing greater headaches for the Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade. A loader towing the feed along Selwyn Lake Rd at Irwell about 7.50pm on Friday caught fire due to a suspected mechanical fault, with flames spreading to the bales before it was extinguished. Leeston deputy fire chief Roger Sheat said it was fortunate there were light winds at Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz ‘Kiwis have talent’: Latin dancers come up tops • By Sasha Watson WE’RE WHY DID salsa dancers STILL HERE Natasha Frost and Jorja Dann go to Orlando, Florida? To spice things up at the prestigious Summit the time, rather than the gale force gusts experienced in the area on SURPRISE Saturday. FOR championship, YOU a fiery latin CANTERBURY. WINS: (left) dance competition, where the Natasha Frost CYCLIST RESUSCITATED two 19-year-olds from West and duet A cyclist was resuscitated after Melton had some unexpected partner Jorja collapsing during a bike ride success. Dann at the “It is a very passionate dance, on the outskirts of Lincoln on Frost won the ladies’ international uplifting and special. It was Saturday afternoon. A motorist intermediate amateur salsa solo Summit alerted emergency services when category and, together with Championship 100% LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED the lone cyclist, aged in his 50s, was seen experiencing difficulty at the intersection of Waterholes Rd and Weedons Rd. Lincoln Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Richie Bee said the man needed CPR at the scene before he was taken to Christchurch Hospital by an ambulance crew. CAUSE OF FIRE UNKNOWN Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a grass fire on Millers Rd, north of Motukarara on Sunday night. The 5ha fire was brought under control by the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Brigade, after a motorist raised the alarm at 7.35pm. Dann, won the intermediate amateur salsa duet and the cha cha duet. Said Frost: “It was surreal and crazy – who knew an unknown Kiwi team could win in salsa? I never thought I could compete at that level and place well. It was amazing. “I would love to take the next step and keep pushing myself forward, towards competing as a professional dancer.” Frost, who has been dancing since she was 11, described salsa as “unlike any other dance”. She said it gave her freedom, connection and passion. Dann has been dancing “her whole life”, first as a ballerina. She and Frost teamed up about four years ago. The championship was her first in the United States. She had previously competed in duets and teams with Frost throughout New Zealand and in Australia. “When Natasha’s mother, Donna Frost, came to teach in Orlando. HELLO FROM HOT HORNBY an international piece class at Burnside (High School) I fell in love with the dance and a day later, asked to join Donna’s studio,” Dann said. “We were judged in many aspects in Orlando but the best thing about winning was the recognition we gained as New Zealand dancers. Hopefully, in future competitions, Kiwis will be recognised as having talent.” We are still OPEN! Let us help you navigate this Covid world. We can do ANYTHING travel related, from NZ Domestic, to getting you overseas to loved ones or them here to see you and organising MIQ. Support local - we are proudly Canterbury owned and operated. Get in contact with us today! Dann and Frost still study with Donna, who set up the Latin Fire Dance Studio in Christchurch in 1999, with her husband Warren. Said Donna: “It was in 2013 when we began offering children’s latin dance classes. Salsa dancing is quite unique, especially for youth. amazing to watch the two women step up a level for the competition. “It was not all about the tricks – it was about the background of the dance and the base style too. They did very well – we are very proud.” In the competition, which was held from January 16 to January 22, dancers were judged on timing, musicality, technique, difficulty, partnering/ connection, choreography and overall presentation. Frost and Dan won against 45 solo performers and eight duets from all over the world, and plan to continue dancing together throughout the year. HOUSE OF TRAVEL HORNBY We’re all overSelwyn Bringing to you our Expert Travel Advice and Services The team at House of Travel Hornby are delighted to announce they are growing and really striving to meet the needs of their customers. HORNBY MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 4.30PM, SATURDAY 9AM - 3PM. Park at the door. We know how popular Saturdays will be given the limited number of agents available over the weekend. Visit us at 40 Carmen Road. LEESTON EVERY TUESDAY 10AM - 3.30PM ‘For Goodness Cake’ Dessert Shop, 110 High Street, Leeston. ROLLESTON EVERY WEDNESDAY 9AM - 3PM Helado - Gelato & Coffee Garden, 5/49 Tennyson Street, Rolleston. DARFIELD THURSDAYS 9AM - 3PM Lauren is operating out of the Darfield Business Hub. We encourage you to make an appointment on 344-3070 but walk-ins welcome! Email or phone enquiry is welcome and we can also do video appointments. BETTER TOGETHER 40 CARMEN ROAD, HORNBY, CHRISTCHURCH 03 344 3070 I HORNBY@HOT.CO.NZ
Wednesday January 31 2024 Selwyn Times 9 Think award winning lifestyle Join our upcoming Open Day where you’ll meet some of the residents who happily call the village home. They’ll let you in on the lifestyle they enjoy, share the resort-style facilities we have planned, as well as the wonderful homes available now.* Perfectly located in the heart of Prebbleton, just a short stroll to the local shops, and an easy drive to the Lincoln Golf Course, our village offers a relaxing and low maintenance lifestyle, all safe and secure within our fully gated community. “Everyone here gets on really well. At our time of life, you want to relax, enjoy yourself, not worry about things.” ANN & BRIAN - SUMMERSET PREBBLETON RESIDENTS. Our brand-new homes feature two or three bedrooms, an internal access garage, and bright and spacious open plan living with a contemporary kitchen – ideal for entertaining friends and family. Love the life you choose Open Day Friday 9 February, 10am - 2pm Summerset Prebbleton 578 Springs Road, Prebbleton 03 353 6312 | summerset.co.nz/prebbleton *All Summerset homes are sold under a licence to occupy and are subject to availability. Image is indicative. SUM5627_FP
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