Ashburton District, Ashburton

2766 days ago

ASHBURTON ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES SHOW

Janine from Ashburton District

ON THIS SATURDAY 4 MARCH in the Sports Hall, Tancred Street West (opposite back carpark of New World Supermarket).    Opens at 10am and closes at 4pm.  Great variety of sales tables, lots of amazing displays, appraisals available,  raffles and refreshments.   A Rotary Club of Ashburton … View moreON THIS SATURDAY 4 MARCH in the Sports Hall, Tancred Street West (opposite back carpark of New World Supermarket).    Opens at 10am and closes at 4pm.  Great variety of sales tables, lots of amazing displays, appraisals available,  raffles and refreshments.   A Rotary Club of Ashburton event, coordinated by local collectors Barry & Adrienne Stephen and supported by the Christchurch Antique Bottle & Collectables Club.    This is great event.   Entry is $3 per adult with children under 12 free and appraisals cost $5 per item.   PUT A REMINDER ON THE FRIDGE NOW!

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2766 days ago

Is this The Press's oldest subscriber?

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

A very happy birthday to Pauline Valentine who turns 100 today. She has subscribed to The Press for 79 years and may be our longest-continuous subscriber. We'd love to hear from you if you know anyone who can beat her record.

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2767 days ago

Selwyn Twilight Market

Karen from Leeston

The new Night Market has had a name change and venue Change in the past couple of days... It is now known as the Selwyn Twilight Market...The Venue that was chosen is now not viable, our wonderful Natz has managed to find a location that is very suitable, same time and same start date... Sat March … View moreThe new Night Market has had a name change and venue Change in the past couple of days... It is now known as the Selwyn Twilight Market...The Venue that was chosen is now not viable, our wonderful Natz has managed to find a location that is very suitable, same time and same start date... Sat March 11th from 6-9pm will now be held at the Scout Hall in Leeston... It will be sign posted ... there may be minimum parking... please come along and support this new venture, If you wish to have a stall you can go to the Facebook page and request to Join the page...there you can read all about it...here is the link ............ /www.facebook.com/groups/105893493269854/ look forward to seeing you there......

2768 days ago

Do you want to see a change to Daylight Savings? Vote now!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Share your thoughts on whether you love or loathe this idea and make sure you vote in our Daylight Savings poll too.

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2774 days ago

Have your say on school uniforms...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!

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2769 days ago

Want something yummy for your lunch box?

SuperValue New Zealand

Try out these delicious high-energy Granola Bars! They're perfect as a snack, popping into lunch boxes or as a quick brekkie on the go. What's even better about this recipe is there is a dairy and gluten-free alternative! Check out the recipe now. See the recipe

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2769 days ago

WIN one of five Hummingbird Gift Sets!

FreshChoice New Zealand

Hello to our Neighbourly coffee lovers! We are giving away 5 Hummingbird Gift Baskets! To win one, just tell us what you like most about Hummingbird Coffee. Is it the range of coffee options, full flavour taste, or the organic and Fairtrade varieties? Be in to win and invite your neighbour over for… View moreHello to our Neighbourly coffee lovers! We are giving away 5 Hummingbird Gift Baskets! To win one, just tell us what you like most about Hummingbird Coffee. Is it the range of coffee options, full flavour taste, or the organic and Fairtrade varieties? Be in to win and invite your neighbour over for a nicely brewed cup of coffee. Competition ends Sunday 5th March at midnight. Enter online today! Enter now!

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2769 days ago

Last chance to swap your food cans!

Resene

Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View more
Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.

Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!

*60-80ml testpot
Learn more

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2777 days ago

Chooks, chickens, roosters, hens for sale

Andrew from Leeston

November 2017 update:

managed to get the numbers down significantly to about half a dozen smaller (mostly still laying) hens $10 and about 10 teenage black and coloured, Pekin and other bantams (best caught at night) $5 each - sex not guaranteed (it's just not my thing).

Another 10 … View more
November 2017 update:

managed to get the numbers down significantly to about half a dozen smaller (mostly still laying) hens $10 and about 10 teenage black and coloured, Pekin and other bantams (best caught at night) $5 each - sex not guaranteed (it's just not my thing).

Another 10 Pekin Bantam chicks, still with their mum, should become available after she tires of them in a few weeks. $5 each for them too.
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Chooks, hens, chickens, roosters, pullets, cocks, cockerels for sale

All colours, shapes and sizes. descended from a wide range of breeds, brown shaver, Light Sussex, Brown Sussex, Black/Lavender Orpington, Plymouth Rock, English Game, Rhode Island Red, Aracuna (somebody dumped a box of 15 different roosters outside our place a year or two ago) - nothing purebred.

For eating and laying.

$5 for teenagers
$10 for pullets
$15 for young roosters and hens
$20 for large roosters

Call 329 1068 (10 am to 10 pm)
you could cellphone text me on 021997798 (but we have no cellphone coverage so texts take a day or two to come and go)
or message me here: www.facebook.com...

Negotiable

2769 days ago

Poll: Do you want more daylight hours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Vote below - and then click here to discuss the idea with your neighbours!

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Do you want more daylight hours?
  • 62.9% Yes - I want more daylight! Summer is too short.
    62.9% Complete
  • 19.4% I'm not too bothered / I'm happy with the way things are
    19.4% Complete
  • 17.8% Absolutely not. It's too dark in the mornings already
    17.8% Complete
6257 votes
2770 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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