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Welcome to a bumper October edition of YOU! It’s Breast Cancer Month and with it being the most common cancer for New Zealand women, it’s certainly our focus for this edition. What I took from the women’s stories that we feature is that dealing with breast cancer is not the end – it is a journey, not always a nice one, but a journey nonetheless. These women are honest, brave, positive and realistic and they talk about their experiences, I am sure, in the hope that other women are vigilant with mammograms and self-checking. Thirty per cent of eligible women are not enrolled for free breast cancer screening. That’s a percentage that is too high and reminds me that it is something I need to do – enrol. Thank you to Kaye Kennedy and June Bruhns for their stories. Lisa Fenwick, YOU editor

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Kaye Kennedy is a bright bubbly 51-year-old, a picture of health and energy. Her ready smile, however, hides a secret. Kay is a breast cancer survivor and shares with reporter Sue Newman her 18-month journey from finding a lump in her breast, through surgery, to walking down the path to recovery.

Kaye Kennedy, walking the path of recovery post breast cancer.

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Breast cancer: A life-changing journey February 2014, Kaye Kennedy was 50, fit, healthy and looking forward to completing Marlborough’s annual Grape Ride cycle event, but in a few seconds, her life changed for ever. Six months earlier she’d undergone a mammogram and had been given the all clear, but one morning in the shower she felt a small lump in her breast. “I thought, ‘oh my God how didn’t I know this was there?’ It seemed quite obvious, but I wasn’t really worried because I’d had a mammogram so I just thought it was hormonal or a cyst,” she said. The knowledge gained through working for years in a medical practice meant Kay knew she couldn’t simply forget about the lump. She needed to get it checked. “The doctor said she didn’t think it was anything to worry about, it was mobile and smooth, but just to be on the safe side I needed to have another mammogram and a diagnostic ultra sound.” Kaye was still not concerned. The doctor’s words meant she could call husband Mark and tell him that there was nothing to worry about; that the next appointment was simply a precaution. But as the weeks ticked by and no appointment had been made, niggling doubts set in. She rang her doctor’s surgery again and finally had an appointment. April 3, the day they were heading to the Grape Ride. Still unconcerned, Kaye and Mark made a detour to Cashmere Radiology on their way north. Partway through the tests Kay realised things were not going well. The sonographer spent long minutes measuring and

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checking readings. Then she was told she’d need a core biopsy. Her world stopped. “I really wanted it done that day but they couldn’t so we decided we’d still go away for the weekend. That was really hard, but it was good to be with other people,” she said. Her biopsy was carried out the following week and the waiting began. “Then my doctor rang and said, ‘look Kaye it’s a probable malignancy’. That was the worst day. You immediately think this is going to be the end for me. It was all downhill from there. I knew I could

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cope with being ill and having surgery and treatment, the worst thing was knowing I would have to tell my family,” she said. With surgery looming, Kaye had to find a way to tell daughters Gemma, 25, and Livvie, 19, that their mum had cancer. “The thing I tried to impress on my girls was that breast cancer is not necessarily a death sentence. I knew it wasn’t a big

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lump and I knew we’d got it early.” The lump might have been small, but the cancer was aggressive and several lymph nodes were affected. “I asked the breast surgeon, ‘why me?’ and she told me I was just one of the unlucky ones whose marble came out of the barrell.” Deciding whether to have a lumpectomy or a mastectomy was difficult, but Kaye opted for the total removal of her breast, knowing that otherwise she would always worry that the cancer would come back. “I’m so pleased I made that decision, but I’m pleased I had a choice. My oncologist told me that surgery would be my friend.” With her surgery set for April 28, Kaye felt an element of control return to her life. Prior to that she’d lived from test to test. Now she had a clear path – surgery, treatment, recovery. The surgery, she discovered, was the easy part. Coming to terms with her changed body was more difficult. “It was when I looked in the mirror when I had that first shower, that was really hard, but you seem to adjust to it very quickly.” Her return home meant the start of chemotherapy – something she described as six months of hell. “When you are going through it you don’t realise, but afterwards you look back and understand how unwell you felt.” Being able to have her chemo in Ashburton was a Godsend, Kaye said. “Before I had it I worried. You see things on TV, but it’s not really like that now. continued over page

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From P5 “There have been so many advances in ways to stop nausea. The four lots of one-off treatments every three weeks were probably the worst. Day one I’d feel really grotty, then I’d feel as though I had a hangover for three days and for two weeks I’d feel quite good.” That regime was followed by 12, once-aweek treatments. For her, regular exercise was part of her chemo-coping strategy, that and being able to work as and when she could. With chemo came hair loss and, along with her diagnosis, surgery, chemo and radiation, were watershed moments in her cancer journey, Kaye said. Radiation treatment (16 daily treatments over a period of three-and-a-half weeks) was to prevent her cancer returning at the mastectomy site. “When you lose your hair, it’s like seeing yourself with only one boob for the first time and it’s hard for a while. It comes out in clumps and it gets into everything, including your dinner.” Rather than go bald gradually, Kaye opted to shave her head and buy a wig. Putting that on for the first time was a big step towards feeling “normal” again, she said. Her straight dark hair, came back white and curly initially, but regrowth returned to normal relatively quickly, in time for a wigless wedding on Waitangi Day this year. Kaye had all 22 axillary lymph nodes removed, along with her breast, and a small number of these were found to be positive for cancer. Because of this she had to have staging scans which involved a bone scan and a CT scan. “And that was terrifying because I really didn’t know what they’d find,” she said. They were clear. When you’re living through cancer treatment, every milestone is special and for Kaye, Christmas last year is one she will always remember, it marked the end of her radiation regime and the start of life after cancer. She knows it will be a long journey, marked off in three-monthly checks, stretching to six monthly after two clear

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Husband Mark, daughters Gemma and Livvie and dog Millie were Kaye Kennedy’s support team

years. “And that’s not easy. It’s an anxious time because every ache or pain or every time I feel a little unwell I worry.” That’s where having an understanding GP helps, someone to talk to who understands

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what you’re going through and who can offer reassurance, she said. She has now travelled about 18 months down the cancer trail, but says it is always with her. “It’s like the elephant in the room. I had

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a lot of anger in those first few weeks. At times I wanted to throw things. Today it is still sitting there at the back of my mind. There are days when I don’t think about it much, but not often and I’ve been told it just takes time.”

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While a cancer diagnosis is life changing, there are many positives that can come out of it too, she said. “I don’t get so worried about small things now. Something like this brings your relationships even closer. Mark has been

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fantastic, he’s been to every appointment with me and I can’t imagine how you’d get through this on your own.” Prior to her diagnosis Kaye believed she and her family lived a healthy lifestyle and like most people, believed she was doing everything she could to keep illness at bay. “I took my health and my body for granted. One good thing to come out of this is that we’re now a lot more aware of what goes into our mouths and we make sure we exercise regularly. It’s everything in moderation now. My philosophy is if it’s fresh and it’s not processed then eat it in mouthfuls. I’m doing everything I can to make sure it doesn’t come back.” A health scare makes you take stock of your life. It’s important to have events to look ahead to and to celebrate each milestone, she said. “I felt really strongly that my body had let me down. You lose the innocence of thinking nothing bad will happen to your body. I wouldn’t wish this on anybody, but people going through this can have a good ending; you can grow from it.” And she’s learned the importance of vigilance. A clear mammogram doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to self examine your breasts. “I’m the perfect example of something that seemed so normal but that turned out not to be. If you don’t feel comfortable, push, push for more information. Doctors don’t have a crystal ball, they do their best but get as much information as you can about your options.” Kaye is comfortable with her new body. She doesn’t plan to have a breast reconstruction. She’s happy with her prosthesis saying that when she’s dressed you can’t tell the real breast from the fake. “I don’t think about having only one breast.” In many ways she says she’s in a better place today. “I’ve now put myself as a priority. I know it’s important I have time for me and I’ve learned to say ‘no’. “Cancer teaches you that. You have to be focused on yourself to be able to get through it and to manage it.”

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THE FACTS – – – – –

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand women. Today eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This year 650 women will most likely die from breast cancer. Yet 30 per cent of eligible women are not enrolled in free screening. And 60 per cent of young women don’t know the signs beyond a lump.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR – A new lump, or thickening of the skin in the breast, armpit or collarbone area – Unusual pain that won’t go away – Nipple change, such as a newly inverted or retracted nipple – Skin change, including change in the skin of the breast, eg colour, dimpling, puckering or reddening or flaky, scaly skin on the nipple or areola – A change in the breasts shape or size – Nipple discharge that occurs without squeezing While most cases of breast cancer occur in women over 50 years old, around 400 New Zealand women under the age of 44 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Much more treatable if detected early, around 85 per cent of women are still alive five years after diagnosis. It is advised that women check their breasts monthly from the age of 20 onwards. The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation recommends women “get to know their normal”. If any changes are noticed, see your GP.

FREE MAMMOGRAMS The free mammogram programme is available to women over 45 with no symptoms. Younger women’s breast tissue is denser so mammograms are not generally used for screening women under 40.

– 70-plus: In discussion with your doctor To enrol, phone 0800 270-200.

– 40 to 49 years old: Every year – 50 years old-plus: Every two years

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June Bruhns’ unexpected journe

Four years ago June Bruhns’ life was turned upside down when it was discovered she had breast cancer. Now, 72 years old and the picture of health, June shares the story of her unexpected journey with YOU’s Caitlin Porter.

When June Bruhns headed out to undergo her final free mammogram she expected everything to go well, just as it had every other time. Unfortunately, that was not the case. At the age of 69, on September 29, 2011, June was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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to the surgeon on duty and had an ultrasound and a biopsy taken. “We got the bad news a week or so later,” she said. “It was pretty scary.” Never having had any abnormal mammograms and with no family history of

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Just a few short weeks after her mammogram she received “the callback”. June and husband Bob made the trip to Christchurch where further mammograms were performed. The same day June spoke

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ey Right – Seventy-two-year-old June Bruhns is now four years post-op.

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breast cancer, June was taken aback by her diagnosis. She had what is called lobular cancer, one of the two most common types, which begins in the milk-producing glands, otherwise known as lobules, rather than the milk ducts. It can spread or remain in-situ – for

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June it was the latter. The mother of three described the cancerous lump as being nestled in the “cul-desacs off her milk ducts”. Not always picked up by a mammogram, June said she was lucky to have it detected so early.

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Opting to have a mastectomy, June was thankful that the cancer was only detected in one breast. The process was quick and within a month of her diagnosis June’s surgery was complete. While there are many options in terms of a breast reconstruction, June opted to not have one. It was not recommended for her and she admitted it was not something she was concerned about – she just wanted to be okay. June’s stay in Christchurch Hospital was brief. In on the Thursday, she was back in her Allenton home by Saturday lunchtime. An avid golfer, she had to take a break from her favourite sport to recuperate, but other than that her recovery was something of a walk in the park. “It was quite good, I had a couple of drains and one was in for quite some time,” she said. “I was lucky I didn’t have to have any radiation or chemotherapy.” Her follow-up care too, remains relatively simple. June visits a surgeon and oncologist once a year for a physical exam and also takes medication daily. As a breast cancer survivor June was also eligible for five further free mammograms, her final one will take place next year.

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From P11 Supported by friends and family, her husband Bob was by her side throughout the journey, but the process was not always easy on him. “You start to worry, it’s only natural you don’t know how bad it is going to be,” June said. “It was a nervous time also for Bob.” Thankfully, one of June’s daughters, Karen, stepped in to help with appointments and trips to Christchurch. It was helpful for both of them, having had her own breast cancer scare, Karen was clued up on the process. “You don’t sort of take it all in, she was picking up on things I wasn’t,” June said.

Years before her mother’s diagnosis Karen discovered a small lump in her breast, which turned out to be a polyp. “It was quite a scare,” June said. The support of those close to her, complemented with the support from the local breast cancer support group, helped June get through the last few years. Upon being made aware of her diagnosis June and Bob immediately got in contact with the Cancer Society and were informed about the group. She has been a devoted member ever since and plans on keeping it that way. “It is very good. It’s really worthwhile, especially early on, and it’s nice to be there for the newer ones,” she said.

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MAMMOGRAMS This October, Breast Cancer Month, an emotional campaign by the NZ Breast Foundation will remind women that finding cancer early through a mammogram, might mean the difference between relief and despair. The campaign is backed by new data showing significantly greater breast cancer survival for women within the free screening age group (45-69) when their tumour is found on a mammogram. Of women aged 45-69 whose cancer was found on a screening mammogram, 94 per cent were alive five years after diagnosis, and 86 per cent 10 years after diagnosis. For those women who found their cancer through a lump or other symptom, five-year survival was 80 per cent, and 10-year survival just 68 per cent. “This is the first time we’ve been able to analyse the survival numbers for the screening age group, and with 12 years of data now available, we think this information is highly significant,” said Evangelia Henderson, chief executive at the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. The data is from the Auckland Breast Cancer Patient Register, covering 30 per cent of New Zealand’s breast cancer cases, but other regions are not expected to vary significantly. “We sometimes hear people say, ‘Everyone knows about mammograms’.But the fact is, 30 per cent of eligible women aren’t enrolled with the free screening programme and every year another 30,000 women turn 45. “So our message this October is, get your mammogram – do it for yourself and for your family. Relief is so much better than despair.”

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Breast cancer: Give yourself a fighting ch

It is breast cancer awareness month and statistically eight women are diagnosed every day. It is the most common cancer, affecting one in 10 women over their lifetime, and it is considered treatable if found early. Over 600 women die each year of this disease. Therefore October, also known as Pink Ribbon month, is a time to reflect on those loved ones that we have lost due to breast cancer. It’s a time to remember those special people that have put up a fight against this disease, coped with the treatment, lived with breast cancer and won, and those that have lost the fight to breast cancer. It is any woman’s worst nightmare, to be told that the lump or abnormality they have found in their breast is malignant. With that diagnosis they are then faced with a long road ahead to battle this disease. Pink Ribbon Month is about bringing awareness to women; what to look for and what actions to take and be one step ahead of the disease. It can get any woman of any age. Finding a lump or abnormality in your breast can be a very frightening experience, but getting it checked as soon as it is detected is crucial and gives a woman a better chance at fighting. In the early stages of breast cancer there is usually no pain and may be no symptoms at all. As the cancer progresses the following symptoms may be, a lump in the breast tissue or in the armpit or any breast abnormalities such as any of the following, discharge from the nipple, rash, reddening or dimpling on the breast tissue, a pulled in nipple or a change in the colour, shape or size of the breast tissue. Any unusual

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symptoms must be checked out by a doctor straight away. Women need to embrace getting mammograms as part of their womanly health check-up. A quick procedure that helps to identify any trouble areas with their breast tissue that backs up any questions and queries that may have arisen with self-examinations.

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Women need to embrace getting mammograms as part of their womanly health check-up

HEALTHY HABITS Healthy lifestyle habits are really important to put into place with the aim of maintaining your wellness and breast tissue health:

Mammogram screening can help to detect breast cancer early – well before a lump can be seen or felt. The risk factors of breast cancer are: being over the age of 50 (70 per cent occurance of breast cancer) family history of breast or ovarian cancer, dense breast tissue, hormonal factors such as early menarche (first period) and late menopause, previous breast issues such as breast cancer in the past, pre-cancer breast

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conditions and benign breast disease. It is important to note that most women that get breast cancer don’t have a family history of the disease. Buying a pink ribbon and donating money helps to put money towards ongoing research and aiding in understanding more about breast cancer. Pink ribbon was originally founded in October 1997 by an American citizen, Paul Davidson, to help raise money, awareness and support for breast cancer patients of this disease. Prevention is considered better than a cure, hence adopting a healthy lifestyle is important, especially as we age, due to the risk of getting breast cancer increasing. It is important to ensure better health and possible prevention of the disease in trying to reduce the risk factors of the disease.

1. Consume plenty of water to aid in flushing out the accumulating toxins within the body, helping the liver, kidneys and digestive system to cleanse the body efficiently. 2. Exercise regularly, at least 3-4 times a week, as a protective factor to assist and ensure the maintenance of a healthy body weight, as this is an important component to breast health. 3. Minimise refined sugar intake as much

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hance as possible.

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4. Reduce stress wherever possible, which helps give good-quality sleep to support your immunity.

The ingredients in this recipe have been chosen purely for their health benefits in fighting and preventing breast cancer as a disease. The raspberries and cranberries are considered to contain large numbers of polyphenols chemicals that have the ability to stimulate the mechanisms of elimination of carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substances.

5. Try to drink less or no alcohol at all as alcohol can affect your breast health. Consume no more than 3-4 drinks per week, red wine is preferable due to the antioxidants. 6. Make sure that you start to have regular mammograms from the age of 40 onwards, or earlier if you suffer with lumpy breasts or have general concerns with your breast tissue health.

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7. Eat the right foods to improve the body’s chances of preventing the occurrence of breast cancer: selenium-rich foods, bright-coloured fruits and vegetables, broccoli and cauliflower, onions, ginger, soy (in its natural form), seaweed and omega 3 rich foods and plenty of herbs liked thyme, basil and oregano. These foods all carry components that can prevent cancer cells from forming and further developing, are anti-inflammatory and have the ability to boost the immunity within the body and reportedly help to prevent cancer.

8. Including herbal teas is important for their reported cancer-fighting properties, especially Japanese green tea and mint teas. Purchase a pink ribbon and help support breast cancer research and awareness in the month of October.

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– Blend the ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. – Place in a semi-shallow dish and freeze for at least four hours. – To serve: Take out of the freezer at least 20 to 25 minutes before serving to allow to defrost. – Then serve in a standard or gluten-free waffle cone. – Dairy-free/gluten-free dessert. – Option – For a creamy version you can substitute the cranberry juice for yoghurt measuring the same amount – 1/4 C of plain natural yoghurt. As the sorbet has an icy texture to it – great for those hot summer days ahead. – Makes two large sorbet cones or four small cones.

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FACTORS THAT INCREASE THE ODDS OF GETTING BREAST CANCER – Age: Two out of three invasive breast cancers are found in women 55 or older. – Family history of breast cancer: Your risk doubles when you’ve had one first degree relative diagnosed. – Genetics: 5 to 10 per cent of breast cancers thought to be caused by abnormal genes passed from parent to child. – Personal history of breast cancer: If diagnosed you are three to four times more likely to develop a new cancer in the other breast or different part of the same breast. – Radiation to chest or face before age of 30. – Race/Ethnicity: White women are slightly more

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likely to develop breast cancer. – Weight: Overweight and obese women have a higher risk compared to women who maintain a healthy weight, especially after menopause. – Pregnancy history: Women who haven’t had a full term pregnancy or have their first child after the age of 30 have a higher risk of breast cancer. – Menstrual history: Women who started menstruating younger than 12 have a higher risk of breast cancer later in life. – Alcohol: Research consistently show drinking alcoholic beverages increases your risk. – Lack of exercise. – Smoking.

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MUSIC REVIEWS MUSICALLY MINDED with Daisy Hudson

1989

Honeymoon

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by Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey, aka queen of the tragic, hypnotic pop ballad, is back and more hypnotic than ever with her fourth album Honeymoon. The same dreamy, lovelorn tunes that saw her first three offerings top the charts are once again highlighted on her latest release. However the hip hop undertones of sophomore album Born to Die have been replaced by soaring anthems, moody beats, and Old Hollywood mystique. Much of the album sounds like Del Rey has written the film score to her own epic romance, and the newfound sophistication and production quality has paid off. Lead single High By The Beach is a trippy, electro-infused treat that perfectly shows off Del Rey’s newfound swagger. Music To Watch Boys To is another highlight, showing off the singer’s breathy vocals over Bond-like beats. Another promising sign on the album is the increased focus on lyrics. Del Rey’s songwriting has come along in leaps and bounds from her preppier first offerings, and it really shows on Honeymoon. The singer is at times both vulnerable and strong, desperately in love and fiercely independent. It’s a juxtaposition that sums up Del Rey perfectly.

I’m not usually one for cover albums. A lot of the time they’re tacky and, frankly, a little embarrassing. As such, the concept of indie-rocker Ryan Adams covering the 80s inspired pop gem that is Taylor Swift’s 1989 seemed slightly strange. When the album was first announced, critics and Swifties alike were skeptical. However that skepticism has turned to critical acclaim- and with good reason. Adams takes Swift’s synth-pop anthems and turns them into moody rock classics reminiscent of The Smiths. Stripped back and reimagined, the album also highlights Swift’s strengths as a songwriter. Strangely enough, some of my least favourite tracks on the original 1989 album are some of the standouts on Adams’ version. All You Had To Do Was Stay is a soft, alternative gem, while Wildest Dreams is a fun, country-inspired track perfect for a summer road trip. Ballad This Love isn’t a massive step away from the original, but Adams’ slowed down and stripped back version is hauntingly pretty. However, the hands-down best song on Swift’s 1989, Style, comes across as a little garish when transformed into a heavy rock anthem. Some of the songs were written as over-the-top pop, and they don’t always translate well across another genre- Shake It Off is a good example. Nevertheless, Adams has done an admirable job paying homage to one of the world’s biggest pop stars. If you’re a fan of Taylor Swift, you’ll love it. If you’ve never listened to 1989, Adams’ version is good enough to stand alone.

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New Zealand Cup and Show Week is one of the busiest weeks of the year in Canterbury and Christchurch Casino is the sponsor of all three racing cups. With over a decade of sponsoring the Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway and the Christchurch Casino NZ Cup (gallops) at Riccarton Park and for the second consecutive year the Christchurch Casino NZ Greyhound Cup; also at Addington Raceway they truly do adore NZ Cup and Show Week and they want you to as well. Christchurch Casino is the perfect place to start your “Cup Day” with their iconic Grand Café Breakfast & Bubbles (full buffet breakfast including a glass of Deutz or juice) or you can enjoy their Race Day Starter Breakfast in Mashina Lounge. If you purchase a breakfast package this also includes race day tickets and transport to and from the track– too easy! If you can’t make it trackside then you will have all the racing action live on the big screens, TAB facilities, half price pizza in Monza Sports Bar from 12pm-5pm, two or three course lunch options or enjoy an extra special High Tea with a glass of bubbles in The Grand Café. Christchurch Casino have fantastic choices for dinner too with a half metre long pizza, sliders, sticky sweet ribs or chicken nibbles in Monza Sports Bar and their Chi Kitchen restaurant specialises in food from the Canton region with all your favorite traditional Chinese dishes. The Grand Café provides reasonably priced dining (mains from $16) in a bright and light setting as well as decadent desserts and an extensive wine list.

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Get ready for the races Top tips for women Be comfortable, no-one looks good in “someone else’s” clothes or shoes so make sure you spend the money and have an ensemble that fits you well. It can be a long day, so feeling good in what you’re wearing is very important. You don’t want to be one of those women at the end of the day with heels in your hands, dress bunched around your waist. Leave the night club dress at home. Think classic and feminine when putting together your race outfit – it’s not a wedding, but neither is it a club-hopping soirée. Style is always preferential to showy clothes – remember this is an occasion where less is more and you will be on the right track.

Cup week is just around the corner, and although horses are in the spotlight, fashion occupies everyone’s minds before they get ready. Here is some advice to ensure your day is perfect.

Wear headwear! Hats and fascinators are very fashionable and take any outfit from pretty to stunning! There is such a great array of hats these days and they need not be a hugely expensive outlay so make sure you spend an afternoon browsing the shops – it’s all part of the fun preparation that leads to building excitement for the day. Be sure to know your weather forecast and dress accordingly – always having a plan B in mind should it be hotter or cooler. Although you may have the perfect tan, it will be of no use if you are freezing should the weather be chilly. Opt for

stockings and a shawl instead. Lastly, smile. A smile can be the most beautiful accompaniment to any outfit and the cheapest too!

Best advice for men Shine your shoes before you arrive. Girls do pay attention to this and it goes without saying that sneakers are an absolute fashion faux pas in any language. Tie your tie or bowtie correctly. This is not something you should try and teach yourself at the last minute. Google how to do it and practice, practice, practice. If that fails call in plan B – a family member or your Mum! Make sure your suit fits. It’s so easy to recognise when your suit isn’t fitted. Spend the extra money to make that happen, secure in the knowledge that you will look a million bucks! Sunglasses are great for outside, but completely unnecessary inside. Take them off or you look like someone trying too hard. You’re not Bono – therefore leave them off when inside. Smell good (please!) We are all attracted to good smells ... don’t find yourself in the other category or you will be Nigel no-mates!

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Etiquette at the races Stylish dressing

stilettos might not be the best choice.

Adhere to the correct dress code for the area of the racecourse. A day at the races is a special occasion and you should dress smartly. Men should wear a suit, or jacket, in both cases with a tie. Ladies should choose a smart dress or suit (steer clear of miniskirts, halter necks and spaghetti straps). It’s fine for ladies to wear trouser suits (or a matching top and trousers). Remember a day at the races can be quite tiring with a lot of standing around – toe-pinching

An ideal choice for gentlemen racegoers is the panama hat – particularly stylish with a linen suit. Wear it low over the brow, with a slight tilt, and if you’re intent on showing your good manners, hold it by the crown raise it a few inches from your head when greeting a lady. Some race meetings are an occasion where ladies can wear all kinds of extravagant hats and fascinators. It is notoriously difficult to socially kiss

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while wearing a wide-brimmed hat. There is a knack to tilting the head at a suitable angle, but two ladies who are both wearing wide-brimmed hats should avoid such a greeting. If you’ve chosen an extravagant creation, spare a thought for your fellow racegoers – an elaborate hat might block their view of the action.

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Have a flutter but moderate any excessive reactions. If you’ve staked your money on a loser, don’t sulk or give way to petulance or moodiness. Accept your loss with equanimity and move on. Don’t gloat. If you’re a lucky winner, you can enjoy a quiet sense of satisfaction - but don’t get too over-excited. Other people (especially if they haven’t been lucky) will find your antics wearisome.

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er) but keep loud shouting or excited screaming to the minimum - especially if you’re very close to other people. Be careful to avoid blocking others’ views of the track. Don’t push your way to the front of the line at the bookies. After the race, there’ll be a large number of people gathering around to collect their winnings - wait patiently in line. If the queue looks too big, you can always come back later

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Picnics are often taken at the car before the first race. Offer to contribute. Mind your table manners, even when eating alfresco. Pace yourself. It’s a long afternoon, so break up your forays to the racetrack, the winning post or the winner’s enclosure with a chance to sit down, relax and enjoy the refreshments on offer. Don’t over-indulge. Several hours of drinking on a summer’s afternoon can be highly intoxicating and you don’t want to make an exhibition of yourself. Advertising feature

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GP passionate on all things Tolkien by Susan Sandys Ashburton GP Penny Holdaway’s post-graduate studies in J. R. R. Tolkien literature have given her a flexibility of thinking which has helped in her work as a doctor. The self-confessed “study-aholic” was last month officially accepted to undertake a PhD in the field, where she will look at Tolkien’s development of faerie lore through an analysis of the author’s poetry. It will mean the return of a gruelling study routine, after she last year completed a two-and-a-half year Masters in English language and literature with a primary focus on Tolkien. Discovering there was such a course in the first place has been a dream come true for Penny. She had been indulging her passion for learning the Elven languages and had already been a Tolkien scholar for some years when she found about the Masters course, offered at the online Signum University in America.

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Ashburton GP Penny Holdaway is a self-confessed “study-aholic”.

Penny has been a fan of the English classic high-fantasy writer since she was a child and read The Hobbit at the age of seven and Lord of the Rings when 11. Her study routine involves about an hour in the morning, after an excerise workout and before heading off to her day job at about 7.30am. She then does a couple more hours of study in the evening, and studies almost all of her weekends and holidays. In a way, completing her PhD, to be undertaken extramurally at Cardiff Metropolitan University in England, will make

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her an informal “doctor doctor”. The first “doctor” relates to her role as a GP and the second to gaining the new doctorate. Penny’s passion for study has also seen her gain a range of medical diplomas and certificates. “I’m an introvert, so I need alone time. I love reading, I love books.” Her home is the perfect sanctuary to indulge in such a pursuit, filled with related books and many Tolkien-inspired figurines. Through her Tolkien studies she has met fellow students with the same interest

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from around the world and travelled to San Francisco to present a paper. She continues to enjoy her day job and has no plans to change her career path. As a matter of fact, her new study had helped her incorporate a new way of thinking into her work as a GP. “I can write better, I can argue a point on just about anything. “It’s given me the ability to think laterally around a problem and come up with solutions for patients, which may be out of left field but still works, it’s given me a flexibility of thinking.”

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Bathing in the nude? Shocking! Perez Hilton, American blogger, columnist and TV personality is not my cup of cocoa. To me he’s just an online shock-jock of limited interest. But at the weekend he posted a photo online of himself and his two-year-old son Mario having fun in the shower (from the shoulders up only wearing nothing but two huge, gorgeous grins). While many comments about the photo were positive and supportive, the rednecks were coming up with things like “kinda creepy”, “All I’m saying is pops never took a shower with me. Raising little man to be a cupcake” (Well, Pops raised you to be an ignorant bigot). “Kids need a mom and dad period!!!” (I think a mom and dad period would be stressful). “He’s another Michael Jackson. Hopefully his kid won’t turn out gay. Sad sad sad ...” (Idiot, I’m not sure taking a shower or seeing a naked body makes people gay) “IS THIS A JOKE THEY’RE BOTH NAKED” (What? Naked??? In the shower?? Idiots) Please excuse the sarcasim (in brackets after quotes if you missed them), but seriously, those comments make me despair for humanity. We can’t sit on Santa’s knee now ... God forbid, the fat guy could be a peodophile while you, the parents, are standing there watching and taking photos. Have we seriously, as a society, decided it’s okay to make something so gorgeous, natural and innocent, like taking a shower

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Perez Hilton with his cute son, two-yearold son Mario, in the bath having fun.

with your toddler, something dirty and perverted? Who’s dirty and perverted? The people who think this way, that’s who. And it seems it’s more about Perez being gay than anything else. Hmmm, being gay does not make you a foul kiddy fiddler. Just like being heterosexual does not make you one.

Everyone’s entitled to an opinion in our democratic society, but that kind of vile, ignorant, redneck attitude sure does take the cake y’all. The sad thing is, Perez even felt he had to wear underwear in the shower with his child. My young children used to play in the bath with their father all the time. He was just a big kid with them, all I got was screams of laughter and a very big watery mess to clean up afterwards. Does that mean he’s a paedophile? I think there would be one hetero male walking around minus a few body parts if he was. Get real people, nudity has nothing to do with creepiness. Creeps are creepy. How do we teach our young children to accept and love their bodies if we’re hidden and queer about it ourselves? Only people that care and are accepting of themselves have the confidence and nous to mentally and physically fight off would-be harmful creeps. And how many of the moral masses that commented negatively on Perez’s photograph actually have children? And know the joy young kids have in running around and swimming in the nuddy? Seriously, get some clues! It’s so hard for our men to have a “normal” uninhibited relationship with their babies now. I know too many men who feel they have to second-guess their every move with their children. Now that’s sad.

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Growing older doesn’t mean you have to feel and look ‘old’. Empowered with knowledge and the right products, it’s possible to age gracefully, stay active and look your glowing best

Look great, sta and age with Did your grandmother age gracefully? She might have thought growing older with poise meant accepting age-related changes in her skin and overall health, or that costly cosmetic surgery was the only way to look her best as she grew older. Today, better health knowledge and leading-edge products have revolutionised the concept of what it means to age gracefully. Growing older is inevitable, but looking and feeling old don’t have to be. Here are some actions women of any age can take to ensure they stay healthy and looking good throughout their lives.

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recommend healthy adults get at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity (such as brisk walking) every week, and engage in muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week. The benefits of exercise are many, including helping with weight control, lowering the risk of heart disease, improving cardio-vascular health and even supporting brain health. It’s never too late to become active, so talk to your doctor about an exercise routine that works for you.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN It’s the body’s largest organ and the one that protects all the others. Skin also directly affects how we look and feel about our appearance. Fortunately, the latest skincare technology makes it possible to care for your skin while visibly reducing the signs of ageing.

PROTECT AGAINST SUN DAMAGE Sun exposure is the leading cause of premature ageing of the skin and can even lead to skin cancer. Always wear sunscreen to protect all exposed skin — even hands and feet. Choose a broad spectrum product with an SPF30 or more. Many sunscreens can do double duty by moisturising and offering a sheer hint of colour.

MAKE GOOD NUTRITION A LIFESTYLE Proper nutrition throughout life impacts overall health, including weight and the health of your muscles, digestive system, bones and brain. It also affects the appearance, clarity and elasticity of skin. Be sure to follow a balanced diet.

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Exciting Europe see what’s new UK and Europe is an exciting destination - at House of Travel we have all the 2016 deals arriving daily in-store so thought we would share some of our experiences from our trips over the last couple of years. I have cruised from Amsterdam to Nuremburg on a River Boat, really getting to know and experience the small villages along the Rhine and Main Rivers. I just loved this experience and also spent time in Amsterdam – a city built on a maze of extensive waterways. No visit to Amsterdam is complete without a visit to Anne Frank’s House. I look forward to returning to complete the rest of the cruise through to Budapest. Nathan Bartlett has visited both London and Paris so has lots of great insights to share with clients and a highlight for him was the London Eye and, of course, in Paris the Eiffel Tower. Travelling between London and Paris was easy on the Eurostar an experience not be missed. Turkey has a huge array of places to explore and Anna Schmack joined an Insight Vacations trip in November last

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Rrrrrriba ... get your Spanish on

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Seafood paella

I am seriously considering a trip to Spain next year, albeit a trip with a punishing trek, with a very old friend of mine. This friend has decided the best way to celebrate her 60th birthday is to walk the famous Camino De Santiago. It’s the route to spiritual enlightenment they say. But, for me, it is also the route to discover a very ancient cuisine. So I thought I would do some research into this seemingly simple, but tasty, cuisine.

One thing is for sure, I won’t be leaving Spain until I have tried seafood paella. The following recipe seems like a lot of ingredients, but it’s a real treat to share with the family in the weekends with lots of crusty bread. You can add any seafood you like.

Chorizo, potato and cheese omelette This is such a simple and quick lunch treat.

1 small potato, cut into 2cm cubes 1t olive oil 50g chorizo, chopped 2-3 free-range eggs 1T chopped, fresh parsley 25g grated cheddar cheese

– Cook the potato gently in simmering water for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain and allow to steam-dry. – Heat the oil in an omelette pan, add chorizo and cook for two minutes. Add the potato and cook for a further five minutes until the potato starts to crisp. – Spoon pan contents out, wipe pan and cook a two or three-egg omelette in the same pan. When almost cooked, scatter with the chorizo and potato, parsley and cheese. Fold the omelette in the pan and cook for one minute more to melt the cheese.

500g prepared medium-sized squid, cut into 3cm pieces 5T olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 150g shallots, finely chopped 1 1/2 red peppers, seeded and chopped into 1cm pieces 1 1/2 green peppers, seeded and chopped into 1cm pieces 1 1/2 t smoked paprika 350g large, raw, peeled prawns

500g small clams 600g short-grain paella rice 1 heaped t loosely packed saffron strands 1.5l fish stock 250g large mussels, cleaned Salt Aioli, to serve (optional) – Dry the squid well on paper towels, season with salt and set to one side. – Place a 40 to 50cm paella pan over two burners on a medium heat. Add the oil and garlic and, as soon as the garlic begins to sizzle, add the shallot and fry for five to six minutes until soft and sweet, turning the pan every few minutes so that everything cooks evenly. You will need to do this throughout the cooking time. Add the red and green

Gazpacho A well known delectable, vegetarian starter that never fails to please, commonly known as Gazpacho. Served cold as a soup it is well worth the effort, it’s so refreshing.

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– Put the onion, garlic, pepper, tomatoes and bread in a food processor and blend until finely chopped, but not too smooth. – Tip into a large bowl with the passata, stock, oil, vinegar, Tabasco, sugar and seasoning. Mix well, cover the bowl with cling film or foil and put in the fridge for at least two hours, or overnight. – To serve, pour into small bowls or glasses, drizzle a little olive oil over it and sprinkle with a few torn basil leaves.

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Left – Spanish paella and Marg Brownlie’s not leaving Spain until she gets to try one.

peppers and smoked paprika and fry for five minutes until the peppers are just softened. Stir in the squid and stir-fry for three to four minutes until it

becomes white and opaque. – Scatter the prawns and clams around the pan, add the rice and saffron, and stir everything together well. Add the

Olive bread scrolls These scrolls are a great complement to any shared lunch, Spanish style.

500g strong white flour, plus extra for rolling 1t salt 7g sachet easy-blend dried yeast 6T extra-virgin olive oil, plus a little for brushing Small bunch of basil 170g pitted black olives (about 200g unpitted weight) 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 tinned anchovies (optional) 50g pitted green olives Sprinkling of parmesan cheese

– In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, yeast, 1T olive oil and 300ml warm water, to make a soft dough. Knead by hand for 10 mins or with the dough hook in a food processor or mixer for five mins. Put the dough back in the cleaned-out mixing bowl, then cover the bowl with oiled cling film. Leave to rise for an hour in a warm place until doubled in

stock and 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt and bring to the boil, stirring briefly to distribute the ingredients around the pan. – Leave to simmer vigorously for six minutes over a medium-high heat, but do not stir it any more, remembering to give the pan a turn every two minutes. – Then reduce the heat to medium, arrange the mussels evenly around the pan and push them down slightly into the rice. Leave to cook for a further 14 minutes, again without stirring, by which time all the liquid will have been absorbed and the surface of the rice should be pitted with small holes. – Turn off the heat, cover the pan with a clean tea towel and leave to rest for five minutes before serving. Serve warm straight from the pan with fresh crusty bread and aioli.

size. – Meanwhile, make the filling. Discard any tough basil stalks (leave tender ones on) and put in a mini food processor or hand blender beaker with the black olives. Add 4T olive oil, the garlic and the anchovies, if using. Whizz to a rough paste. – Heat oven to 220°C (200°C fan bake). Line a shallow baking tin about 30x20cm with nonstick paper. – On a floured worktop, roll out the dough to a rectangle roughly 30x40cm. – Spread the olive paste all over and arrange the whole green olives with the sprinkling of Parmesan in a line down one of the short edges. Roll up the dough like a Swiss roll, starting at the short olive-encrusted end to make a sausage shape. – Cut the dough into 12 slices, then carefully lift each one into the tin, to make four rows of three swirl shapes. Lightly brush all over with the remaining olive oil. Loosely cover with cling film, then leave to rise for 20 mins or so, until slightly puffed up and filling the tin. Cook for 20-25 mins until golden, then leave to cool in the tin.

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Geraldine Arts and Plants Festival

Free fun for the whole family The ever popular Geraldine Arts and Plants Festival offers a plethora of fun events and activities for the whole family, as well as some superb Christmas shopping. On from November 12 to 15, the festival has become a South Canterbury institution and a must-go event for all ages. This year the festival features even more wonderful events, including the chance for visitors to see art being created or restored in front of their eyes. Jessica Gunn will be an artist in residence at the McAtamney Gallery and Design Stores and will also offer individuals the chance to have their own ink and wash portrait completed. The

Incredible Edible tour will educate you on the town’s gardens which offer free fresh vegetables to everyone at any time and how they came to be. On Saturday an incredible edible cook-off will take place with local chefs creating exciting food with locally-grown vegetables. Also new is a show that has collected rave reviews around the world – Mr and Mrs Alexander – a gripping theatre play will take place at the Lodge Theatre on Saturday evening and should not be missed! Couple that with the stunning array of stalls and crafts available at the Boulevard Market on Friday, the market day on Satur-

day and the farmers’ market on the same day and you have the recipe for a fantastic few days. And don’t forget to be part of the entertainment at the domain on Saturday when Jump Jam and a talent show are among the events on offer. If you’re not sure how you’re going to get around – why not catch a free ride to your event in one of Geraldine’s beautiful vintage cars! With a smorgasbord of activities, Geraldine will be the only place to be come the middle of November. Advertising feature

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Nailed it IN STYLE with Caitlin Bingham

The internet appears to be ﬂooded with images of intricate nail art and, although they look stunning, they also look daunting. And even after many failed attempts to replicate them, there still is a number of ways you too can have swoon-worthy nails. It doesn’t have to involve splashing out the dollars for a mani-pedi, nor does it require a massive amount of skill. Here are a few easy nail-art designs for you to try.

The accent nail

The ombre nail The ombre hair trend has been around for a few years, but is now branching into everything from clothing and interior design, to nails. The ombre eﬀect is the art of blending together a gradient from light to dark. This eﬀective, but very simple nail art technique, is perfect for changing up your nail game. Simply paint the design directly on to a small sponge and dab it on to your nail, clean up around the edge of your nail and use a top coat to seal.

The glitter nail An easy way to add a little sparkle to your day or night is to paint the tip or edge of your nails in a glitter top coat. This doesn’t have to be perfect or precise, simply paint on a base colour, and wait for it to dry, then paint the section at the top or base of your nail with the glitter.

Still very on trend, the accent nail is simply painting one or two nails slightly different to the rest of them. Often your ring finger is used as the accent nail, but that is up to you. The options for accent nails are endless, but some easy ideas are using a cotton bud to do spots on one nail, using a thin strip of tape to create a line or stripe pattern, or simply painting it a different complementary colour and use a top coat to seal.

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Are your eyes giving you grief?

If your eyes feel as dry as the desert or you experience a stinging sensation that makes you feel as if you’ve spent the past eight hours lost in a sandstorm, you might have a condition called dry eye. Many suffer from the symptoms without even realising the condition can be treated. Eyes depend on a flow of tears for consistent lubrication and protection. These tears are created from a combination of water, oil and mucus, which are secreted by special glands. An imbalance in this tear system can lead to inadequate lubrication, causing irritation or blurred vision. People with dry eye may also produce excess tears, which are caused when the eye sends a distress signal through the nervous system for more lubrication. Since these tears are mostly water they lack the lubricating qualities of normal tears. If left untreated, dry eye can damage the front surface of the eye and impair vision. Inflammation is a hallmark of dry eye. Reducing the inflammation on the surface of the eye and regulating the glands that produce tears is essential to manage the condition. Most people assume these symptoms are a result of age. Dry eye is a part of the natural ageing process and most people over 65 experience some symptoms. Many people assume that artificial tears or re-wetting drops will offer some imme-

diate relief. But using over-the-counter treatments can delay professional diagnosis and effective therapy. The results are often temporary as eye health is a systemic process and this inflammation needs to be addressed within the body. A number of options are available today for dry eye sufferers. Since diet affects eye health, some optometrists are directing patients to nutritional supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids, to manage symptoms. Daily supplements of flaxseed oil or fish oil, when used alone or with lubricating eye drops appear to reduce dry eye symptoms,

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The Girl in the Spider’s Web

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This is arguably the second most anticipated novel of the year after Harper Lee’s Go Set A Watchman and I’m pretty sure fans of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy won’t be disappointed. For the book to even get to this point is a story in itself. Larsson died before he could enjoy the success of his much-acclaimed novels. After his death there was much wrangling over his estate between his estranged father and brother and his longtime partner. The estate commissioned David Lagercrantz to write a fourth book to add to the trilogy. If you haven’t read any of the Millennium books I suggest you start there and if you’re still deciding whether to attempt this one, go for it. You’ll be pleased to know Lisbeth Salander is still angry, reclusive, vengeful, to name a few of her alarming traits, and Mikhael Blomkvist is still a crusading journalist but unfortunately crusades are thin on the ground and the magazine owners are impatient for a good story. The action begins when BER Professor Frans OCTO Balder contacts Mikhael–he knows he’s in danger and he has a powerful story to tell. He’s a brilliant scientist whose field is artificial intelligence. He uncovers some serious wrong-doings which involve the Swedish secret police, Silicon Valley spies, the Russian mob and the NSA. This is

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The possum returns, but kitten never leaves MY BACKYARD with Michelle Nelson

A large and raucous male possum has taken up residence in my backyard. Perhaps it’s the same one who hung about for a while last spring. Not only does he annoy me with the racket he makes at night – he riles up my jack russell to the point of frenzy. In her younger days Daisy was capable of climbing trees to get to possums and, despite not being much bigger than the furry pests, killing them. Not so nowadays – while her athletic abilities have diminished over the years, she yaps as loudly and persistently as ever. But she has been perfecting a new hunting strategy. Earlier this year I arrived home to find two tiny kittens abandoned in a cardboard box on the doorstep of the cattery. With the help of my daughter, one was rehomed and a home found for the other. The woman who was to have taken Jagger was not able to do so for a few weeks, in the interim Daisy took over as surrogate mother. When it came time for the kitten to go, they were a tightly bonded unit, sleeping together and playing for hours. When her little mate Whoopi was alive the dogs were always fossicking around looking for rodents or hunting rabbits, but without him she lost the drive. It was great to see her with a new lease on life – needless to say the kitten stayed and is now part of the family. And it seems having her own “pet” has rekindled the hunter within. Recently the pair found a rabbit burrow in the paddock and developed a unique plan. Daisy dug the burrow out and Jagger caught its contents – bunnies galore! Both pets chowed down on baby rabbits. The birds were also appreciative of the soft fur left on the lawn to line their nests – it seems everyone but the rabbits are winners in this story.

I don’t hold much hope of Jagger’s hunting prowess extending to the possum, though. Time to borrow that cage trap again!

It’s time to borrow a trap again, as my old nemisis Possum has either returned or a new one has taken up residence in my garden.

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Spring eco living by Sheryl Stivens Spring is a dynamic season and a great time to introduce eco living systems to our homes and gardens. Here are some spring Eco living tips to try out at your place:

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No more excuses, start your compost! We promise it’s easier than you think. For households, composting is a way to recycle certain materials and kitchen scraps and turn them into a beneficial soil conditioner for your veggie garden and reduce the amount of rubbish bags you need to buy. What can go into the compost: Food scraps, grass clippings, plant prunings, leaves, newspaper, flattened cardboard, egg shells, or coffee grounds and tea bags? (Whew! That’s a lot.) In short, it’s a no-brainer that composting will drastically reduce your waste. Simply layer the materials into your bin. Always cover on top of your heap and under the lid as the micro organisms and beneficial bacteria that help break down your compost are light sensitive, leaving the compost uncovered exposes it to having the nuisance of flies living in it. You can

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use an old woollen jersey, a piece of carpet or a hessian sack as a compost cover under your lid. If you have any problems call the Recycling helpline 0800 627 824 or email sherylstivens@gmail.com . You can also attend a monthly FREE compost demo at the Eco Education Centre and see diﬀerent types of compost systems.

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Make a shopping list weekly and plan what you buy and your meals. This can save wasting food that’s in the fridge or cupboard. • Keep track of how much waste you generate by eating out and making trips to the store, I guarantee you’ll be amazed. All those bags, disposable coﬀee cups and containers really add up. Ask your take away shop for a reduction in price if you bring your own reusable coﬀee cup or food container? You’ll save resources and money. • Use reusable shopping bags whenever you go to the store, keep them handy in your car. Reuse any you have at home.

Set up waterwise systems

• Set up a rainwater barrel and a watering system so you can water your garden all through the hot summer months eﬀectively and eﬃciently. Advertising feature

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Consider getting a mulching mower and lawnmulching your lawnclippings or using them as mulch around shrubs or vegetable seedlings.

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Farmers – Lifestyle block owners

New RecyclingDemo drive and FREE• Composting area recycling area NEWthrough - Farm waste help with recycling • Bins for Batteries, paint,

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• •OnCompost farm waste audits workshops • Composting your food and • •Farm waste collections Site tourswaste garden • •Larger volume farm plastic •School Bokashi and hungry worm bins education programme recycling with ‘Plasback’ • FREE compost workshops

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• How to harvest rainwater Take action now to reduce your waste - Call the Mastagard Education Team to carry out a FREE waste audit Take action now to reduce your waste - Call the Mastagard Education Team to carry out a FREE waste audit

Supported by Ashburton District Council Supported by Ashburton District Council For help with composting, recycling or water conservation

For help with composting, water conservation Freephonerecycling 0800 627or 824 Freephone 0800 627 824

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What really happens to my rubbish? We all know about recycling but what about rubbish? It gets taken away but to where?

Materials enter the waste stream when they are put out in a Council rubbish bag or dropped oﬀ in trailers, trucks or skip bins at the Ashburton or Rakaia Resource Recovery Parks.

2 Your rubbish is compacted, loaded into trucks and trailers to be transported to Kate Valley Landﬁll 10km North West of Amberley. The Kate Valley Landﬁll is owned by Transwaste, a joint venture company owned 50% by Canterbury Councils including Ashburton District Council.

When the landﬁll is generating peak volumes of methane, over 8 mega watts of electricity will be generated which is enough to power 8,000-10,000 households in North Canterbury. Burning mixed waste or burying rubbish in farm pits creates longterm pollution and is banned by ECAN. Disposing of non recyclable or mixed rubbish to Landﬁll is the best option environmentally.

Burning mixed waste or burying rubbish in farm pits pollutes our environment and is banned by ECAN. Drop oﬀ non recyclable or mixed waste at the Ashburton or Rakaia Resource Recovery parks for disposal at Kate Valley landﬁll. For more information on what can be recycled or disposed of www.ashburtondistrictcouncil.co.nz or call 0800 627 824.

Kate Valley is a class A Landﬁll lined with clay and a recycled plastic liner to prevent any leachate from leaking into the groundwater. liquid is collected and treated and plans are afoot to grow pine trees onsite with the leachate.

Gas is collected as the rubbish continues to rot under the ground through a network of pipes laid into the landﬁll cells to suck the gas out. Kate Valley is now generating 2 megawatts of electricity as the landﬁll acts more and more like a bio digester.

Recycle more – waste less – ﬁnd a system that works for you to improve your recycling and reduce your rubbish at home, at school or at work.

If you live outside the collection area please do not place your Council rubbish bags outside your local school for collection as this puts a lot of pressure on the collection system. Take them to the Ashburton or Rakaia Resource Recovery Parks where you can drop them oﬀ for free. Plans are underway to ﬁnd a convenient solution for rural people. If you have any queries check out the Council website www.ashburtondistrictcouncil.co.nz or call the recycling Helpline; 0800 627 824.

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YOUR FOOD GUIDE in Ashburton

THE LAKE HOUSE

MIYABI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Only fine Japanese Restaurant and Teppan Yaki in Mid Canterbury

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

We can accommodate your company lunches or dinners, or large parties.

Lunch: Wednesday - Sunday 11.30am - 5pm

A truly stunning setting, located on the edge of Lake Hood, offering coffee and cake, a refreshing beverage with a decadent platter, a cafe lunch or an exquisite dinner. Phone 03 302 6064 or book online. Open

Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 5pm - 9pm

7 days a week 10am – 10pm

10 Huntingdon Avenue Lake Hood Phone 03 302 6064 www.lakehouselakehood.co.nz

Unit 4, 688 East Street Ashburton Phone 03 308 8080

ALL FED UP All Fed Up is Ashburton’s locally owned and operated catering company offering: Great Food...Great Service and Presentation. All those little details, we’ll remember and take care of them...Nothing is a problem! Open

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PO Box 227, Ashburton Phone 03 307 2275 or 0274 326 047 www.allfedup.co.nz

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CLEARWATER RESTAURANT

Relaxed atmosphere, convivial surroundings, divine food, and fantastic beverage selection.

Chefs are brought from popular restaurant in Thailand, the restaurant has been serving Ashburton for over 10 years.

Clearwater Restaurant is one of the best in the district. It is a relaxed yet sophisticated setting, with a reputation for professional service and warm hospitality.

Experience versatility, elegance and a vibrant atmosphere while dining in the Ashburton region – Braided Rivers Restaurant + Bar has something for everyone. Open

7 days 11am-late

Corner of Burnett and Cass Streets Ashburton 03 307 2541 www.braidedrivers.co.nz

Open

Tuesday - Saturday 11.30am - 2pm

You’ll be impressed by the ambience of our restaurant and the quality and innovation featured in our menu.

Dinner Tuesday - Sunday 5pm - 9pm

Open

Monday closed

11 Racecourse Road Ashburton 03 307 8887 www.hotelash.co.nz

148 East Street, Ashburton Phone 03 308 5885

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a week

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YOUR FOOD GUIDE in and around Methven

METHVEN RESORT Sojourn Restaurant is the ideal place for romantic dinners for two, special occasion dining, or large groups. Bookings recommended. Happy hour drink specials 5–6pm. Free use of outdoor hot pools for diners.

BRINKLEY RESORT Brinkley Resort’s Alpine Conference Centre is one of Canterbury’s leading venues for conferences and weddings and also caters for training seminars, product launches, anniversaries and family reunions. In fact any corporate function or social celebration.

Open: 6 nights/w 6.00pm–9.00pm (Closed Tuesday)

Available all year round

51 Main St, Methven Phone 03 302 8724 www.methvenresort.com

43 Barkers Rd, Methven Phone 03 302 8885 www.brinkleyresort.co.nz

THE BROWN PUB The Brown Restaurant & Fireside Bar offers more than one would expect from your standard pub fare with classic country favourites and a range of tasty mains dishes to suit all tastes. Extensive restaurant quality takeaway menu. Kids 10 and under eat for free in our family friendly spaces. (t’s & c’s apply) Fantastic new outdoor space available to hire. Open:

7 days for lunch and dinner

Cnr Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven, Mt Hutt Village Phone 03 302 8045 www.brownpub.co.nz

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THE BLUE PUB

Enjoy a delicious meal in a rustically luxurious clubhouse with spectacular views.

Delicious coffee!

Extensive all day menu plus a selection of tasty mains and house made desserts for relaxed evening dining. Also offering Samuels Summit Venue for your next corporate function or Christmas party. Regular live music in the main bar if you chose to make a night of it. Above all else, we aim to please.

All day full breakfast and much more...

Open daily Snack menu and cabinet food 10am - 6pm Lunch menu 11.30am - 3pm Dinner upon reservations 623 Coleridge Road, Windwhistle Phone 03 318 6943 www.terracedowns.co.nz

Open: 7 days for lunch and dinner Open:

Daily from 7.30am

131 Main Street, Methven Phone 03 302 9131

2 Barkers Rd, Methven, Mt Hutt Village Phone 03 302 8046 www.thebluepub.com

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OUT AND ABOUT @ Braided Rivers There’s nothing like a drink after work at Braided Rivers on a Friday evening to relax and wind down.

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