Selwyn Hot Chocolate Challenge

09/06/2026

All the entries have been published now!

Follow our page so you can see them all, and start deciding on which ones you will try when the challenge opens on 4 July. Read all about what makes each one special, and where you can purchase it.

Remember, if you try as many different ones as you can - you may be the winner of the $100 Darfield Bakery Voucher! If we have a tie, we will put them in a draw to find the winner!

Don't forget to scan the QR Code in store (from 4 July) and rate it on Taste, Price, Presentation. Your votes will determine the winner!

Prizes will be announced and presented at the end of the FREE Family Movie at Southbridge Town Hall on 18 July at 6pm (book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/Tickets_FamMovieSouthbridge)

08/06/2026

Here's the last two - have you decided which ones to try first?

07/06/2026

The decision on which will be the first to try is getting harder - do you agree?

06/06/2026

Will one of these be your first one to try?

05/06/2026

Here's the next two ...

Is one of these going to be the winner??

Which do you like best?

04/06/2026

Get ready for a visual showdown!

We're pitting two entries against each other every day for the next few days. Who will reign supreme? 🤔 Tune in and get those taste buds dancing! 💃

26/05/2026

🎬 Help Us Bring a FREE Family Movie Night to Darfield 💛

For the last few years, our Southbridge Family Movie Nights have brought families together for a special evening filled with bean bags, blankets, popcorn, hot chocolate, and community spirit. This year, thanks to funding support, Southbridge will be free to attend — and we would love to do the same for Darfield.

Right now, we need to raise just $383 to cover the movie licence and venue hire for the Darfield Community Centre. Unfortunately, funding applications have been unsuccessful so far due to limited funds available.

We know times are tough for many families, which is exactly why free community events matter so much. No family should miss out on a fun night together because money is tight.

We’ll also be providing FREE popcorn and hot chocolate on the night, with a sausage sizzle to help cover those costs.

Could your business — or a group of generous locals — help make this happen? A single major sponsor would receive naming rights for the Darfield movie and recognition throughout our advertising.

If you can help, please email [email protected] 💛

09/09/2025

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25/08/2025

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While our little EPT elves have been getting ready in the background for the Leeston Santa Parade, our Chief Elf had a brilliant idea to have a Twilight Christmas Market. It will be on 20th of November at the St John Anglican Church grounds in Leeston.

We will have food trucks, Christmas stalls and music on the main grounds from 4pm- 9pm, and in the Anglican Hall there will be a Children's market from 4pm-6pm.

Food vendors, Christmas stalls, and Children's market stall can all register here (t's and c's apply):

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/642c9365064b4bcbad3f730ff93c1a9f

Please be aware of scammers. If you get a stall site we will email you an invoice from the Ellesmere Promotions Trust . We will not send you a PM asking for payment.

23/08/2025

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