8 <strong>Ashburton</strong> NEWS <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>July</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2024</strong> www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz RDAvolunteer’s givenshirts DELLWYN.MOYLAN @ashburtoncourier.co.nz The 30 volunteers at Mid Canterbury Riding for the Disabled will soon be the best dressed in New Zealand Riding for the Disabled. Following araffle for Mother's Day, <strong>Ashburton</strong> County Lions gave RDA $1000 to purchase green and gold tops, complete with both organisations’ logos. RDA, celebrating its 50th anniversary in September, relies on the support of organisations such as County Lions to provide its twiceweekly riding sessions for pupils from <strong>Ashburton</strong> schools. Lions president Nicola Kelly said she and fellow members wanted to give proceeds from the raffle to aworthy Mid Canterbury organisation. ‘‘We particularlywanted to support ayouth organisation and thought RDA doesn’t get alot of funding so we could help them,’’ Kelly said RDA president Maxine Hooper said the money would enable them to provideevery volunteer with ashirt. ‘‘It is important that we are branded. When people turn up to our groundsthey know who to speak to when we are in our shirts,’’ Hooper said. The organisation is totally volunteer run. ‘‘We are always on the look out for more DONATION: RDA volunteers receive new shirts funded by <strong>Ashburton</strong> County Lions. volunteerswho can commit aday aweek to support the children as they ride, learn skills andbuild confidence,’’ Hooper said. ‘‘Volunteerscome from not only <strong>Ashburton</strong>, but one travels weekly from Prebbleton, such is the enjoyment they get out of helping our riders,’’ Hooper said. About $7000 is paid to RDA throughthe fees charged to the pupils or their school. There are many costs associated with running the programme from vet bills, the tooth fairy, feed and purchasing horses. Gifts, like the Lions one, helps RDA tick items off their wish list which includes a40ft container for storage, new couch covers and asignin board. Event company finalistsinawards SUSAN.SANDYS @ashburtoncourier.co.nz AMidCanterbury event management company and the district council are finalists in two categories of the prestigious New Zealand Events Association awards. Rí Rá Events and the district council staged the ANZ Business of the Year Awards at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Aviation Museum in Februaryattended by 375. The awards are among six events shortlisted for the Best Business Event <strong>2024</strong> and five events shortlisted for the Best Local Government Event <strong>2024</strong>. Rí Rá Events is also afinalist for the Best Food, Beverage or Lifestyle Event <strong>2024</strong>, for holding the The Twelfth Hour Gin Experienceatthe Methven Trotting Club Christmas race meeting last year. The Twelfth Hour Gin Experience coupled fashion and gin to create amemorable event experience. Founded in 2019, Rí Rá Events is owned by two Irish kiwis, Gary Manningand Colm McGrath. There are 69 finalists across 17 categories in the awards. Celebratinginnovation, creativity, and resilience in New Zealand's event industry, they will be stagedinPalmerston North on August 27. SHORTLISTED: Rí Rá Events directors Gary Manning (left) and Colm McGrath. PHOTO BY JOANNE MCCLOY PHOTOGRAPHY OUT AND ABOUT JULY <strong>11</strong> Laser cut dice towercreationevent for teens aged 12 to 18 at the library, Te Kete Tuhinga, from 2pm. Ateen holiday programme event to take game play to the next level. Cost $5. Bookings essentialonline via ashburtondc.govt.nz SignsPast exhibitiononnow until September at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Museum. Includes aselectionof signage collected by the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Museum &Historical Society since the late 1950s, highlighting changinguse of skills and methods over the past 70 years. Free entry. <strong>Ashburton</strong> Society of Arts annual exhibitiononnow at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Art Gallery until <strong>July</strong> 26. Works from Mid Canterbury and further afield in avariety of media,all available to purchase. Guest artists include Brian Baxter, David Lloyd, Galina Kim, Lynda Scott, Sara Beal, Silversmiths Guild and Stewart Nimmo. Free entry. JULY 13 <strong>Ashburton</strong> Astronomy Group hostingapublic pre-dawn viewing of the Matariki star cluster, from the eastern side of Argyle Park, <strong>Ashburton</strong>, between 5.45am and 7.15 am. All welcome. JULY 16 Design and create your own roleplayinggame journal for Dungeons and Dragons campaigns using cardstock and materials, and decorated with stencils and decals. Free for teensaged 12 to 18. Bookingessentialonline via ashburtondc.govt.nz JULY 18 Dice and Dragons movie night at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Public Library for teens aged 12 to 18 years old from 6pm. Free event, but registration required via ashburtondc.govt.nz then collect aticketfrom the library service desk once registered.Movie is rated M, some snacks provided. JULY 21 The Mid-Canterbury Branch of the Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association are hosting an open day on at 155 Burnham School Rd, Rolleston,from 10am to 3pm. It will cover fleece care before and after shearing. Learn how to skirt, weigh and clean your fleeces ready for showing, sellingoruse. Refreshments available,fleecesfor sale.
Boondocks Biggest Sale Specials Fabric All $ 10 per metre Cottons, stretch knits, merino, wool, linen, fabric packs Fashion Classic tailored clothing Nothing over $ 50 Chatels FOR SALE •Tall Shop Counter •Display units •Manequins •Clothing rack Pop in and grab abargain today! Boondocks will cease trading on Friday 26th <strong>July</strong> <strong>2024</strong> Iwould like to thank all my customers, present and past, who have supported me through the years. -Margaret 03 307 2590 Ashford Village, 415 West Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> Tues –Fri 10am -4:00pm; Saturday 10am –2pm 269<strong>11</strong>94
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