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Top NZ tech Codey O’Leary will compete in Europe next month

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Blenheim man Codey O’Leary is on an incredible winning streak that will see him representing New Zealand in Portugal next month.

Codey, a 26-year-old glass technician for the Smith&Smith® Blenheim branch, competed in the company’s ‘Best of NZ’ competition last year and won both the regional and national titles.

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Glass tech off to Portugal Continued from page 1 The major prize of winning the national title is to compete in the ‘Best of Belron ®’ competition in Lisbon, Portugal.

This competition is held every two years by the Belron® Group which consists of leading vehicle glass repair and replacement companies in 33 countries around the world.

The Best of Belron® will be held May 18 and 19 and will see technicians from 28 countries converge to compete for the international title.

On the first day Codey will enter the arena carrying the NZ flag and be introduced to

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He will then be set to work on a brand new Audi A4 that will feature Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology calibrated with the front windshield.

The judging process will be intensive and based on a sequence of tasks Codey must remember and carry out to the highest quality.

He will be judged on windscreen repair and replacement, side glass and the removal and refit of a rear window. In addition the front windscreen ADAS must be recalibrated when replaced.

Judges will be looking for quality, safe working processes and ensuring Codey is following their fitting guidelines, as well as excelling in a customer service component.

Technical training manager for Smith&Smith® Tony Kinnaird will be accompanying Codey to Portugal and coaching him through certain stages.

Codey has been studying and intensively training since February, including time spent with Southern technician trainer Martin Lodwidge and two other company trainers.

He has also trained on vehi-

cles kindly provided by local businesses Vision Auto Sales Ltd and McKendry Ford.

“I’m not really nervous but it will probably all sink in when I’m on the plane flying over,” he laughs.

“It’s all based on what I do day-to-day here. The car’s windows will be cracked and smashed and it’ll be my job to fix them within a specific time. I’m looking forward to it.”

If Codey wins first place he will receive a year’s salary and of course the title of being the ‘Best of Belron®’.

Historic engine found under building floor in demolition

By Cathie Bell An engine dating back to the 19th century has been found under the floor in the old Loans and Mercantile Building in Grove Road.

The building is being demolished to be replaced by a new three-storey building which will house accountants WK and other tenants, but an archaeologist is onsite to make sure any historic finds are preserved.

The engine was recovered by the Marlborough Vintage Machinery Club, and has been taken to the club’s headquarters at Brayshaw Park.

Vintage machinery club member John Burnett says he was contacted by the ar-

chaeologist about the engine find, and the club members came in on Monday morning to recover it.

It was quite a big engine of its time, probably made in the 1890s, he says, and was probably powered by coal gas.

“It was probably driving a wool press, or it drove pulleys, perhaps driving other bits of machinery.”

The Loans and Mercantile building was alongside the then-railway track, and freight wagons would pull up on a siding to be unloaded, including bales of wool.

Later, the railway track was moved to the other side of the An historic engine was found encased in concrete under the floor of the old Loan and Mercantile building in Grove Road during demolition. state highway.

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New Countdown opens Story and photo by Les Whiteside An official opening was held at 8am on Thursday with the Redwoodtown School Kapa Haka performing.

Countdown managing director Dave Chambers (right) told staff they had done a wonderful job getting the new supermarket ready for today’s opening.

He also said the six year wait for a new Countdown had been worth it.

The new store features all of Countdown’s latest innovations including expanded aisles and energy efficient fixtures.

Countdown customer Aimee Swatford was one of the first through the doors at 8.30am.

She says the new store is so much better and larger, with a great selection through all departments.

Christine Hunter has worked for three previous owners of the supermarket at Redwoodtown.

“It is a beautiful supermarket and our customers will love it,” she says.

Mayor Alistair Sowman was on hand to officially open the new Countdown.

He told the public and staff it was good to see Progressive Supermarkets showing faith in the Marlborough economy, which is very positive at the moment.

Store Manager David Smale says “We think our customers will love our new store, which has all of the features you would expect to see, plus a few added extras such as the extended fresh offer, full service deli, and a postal office that will allow customers to send and receive parcels from in-store.”

One customer, David Bush, had a $200.00 smile on his face when Deborah Beegling from Countdown head office paid for his groceries.

“Wow that was customer service, way above and beyond, I was gobsmacked.

“Thank you Countdown,” he told the Sun.

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inbrief Six week alcohol ban Countdown Blenheim supermarket will be banned from selling alcohol for six weeks from April 26, for selling to minors.

The supermarket, at Arthur St, failed two controlled purchase operations in June and September last year.

It was the fifth time the store had sold to a minor since 2006.

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Redwoodtown School pupils perform the Kapa Haka at the opening of Countdown Redwoodtown. Pictured are; front; Conrad Seuea, Natalia Seuea, Tirama-Ataahua Materoa-Maru, Calay Kahui-Albert, Capri Riri and Arama Hita.

During the next month, councillors will be available to talk to people about the 2016-17 Annual Plan.

The Consultation Document explains the Council’s strong financial position and asks people an important question about the supply of good drinking water to smaller townships.

The Consultation Document also explains how to make a submission to Council before it finalises the Annual Plan.

Monday 18 April, 1.00 pm-3.00 pm at the Marlborough District Library in Blenheim.

Thursday 21 April, 10.00 am-noon drop in to the downstairs committee room at Council, Seymour Street.

Thursday 21 April, 1.00 pm-4.00 pm at the Picton Library.

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RIGHT: Countdown Managing Director Dave Chambers (back left) with Salvation Army Public Relations Co-ordinator John Gardner (back right) and Bridget Lauder, Sylvie Shanks and Mayor Alistair Sowman.

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Cauliflower price record Record prices for vegetables such as tomatos, lettuce, and particularly cauliflowers have pushed food prices up, with Statistics NZ reporting food prices rose 0.8 percent in March.

Cauliflower prices rose 66 per cent to reach their highest level since the statistics series began in 1994, with an average price of a 1.5kg head of cauliflower being $8.24.

A combination of dry weather and high demand has pushed up prices for a range of vegetables.

PGG Wrightson building takes shape The new PGG Wrightson and Fruitfed Supplies building is taking shape, and with a completion date for late June, the business anticipates being on one site early in the new financial year.

Local Fruitfed Supplies manager Peter Mortimer says construction is on track and clients should look forward to the shift to the readily accessible site.

“With viticulture continuing to grow in the region, the confidence in undertaking such a major project.

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Tools to help monitor gambling problems Story and photo by Cathie Bell Springlands Tavern in Blenheim is one of the first gaming venues in the South Island to start using material to help staff and patrons think about problem gambling issues.

Northend Hotels managing director Tony Crosbie, who owns the Springlands Tavern and other South Island venues, says the pub’s goal is ultimately to look after people.

“This gives us the tools that we really need to get our staff to look after the people, to make sure that harm is kept to the minimum.”

He says the new campaign is very visible.

That would help in Marlborough and other South Island venues, where people were a bit less likely to risk conflict by bringing up difficult topics.

Pub Charity chief executive Martin Cheer says broaching sensitive issues such as those around problem gambling was always difficult.

The new campaign has come about after a government review, which Martin says has flaws but did highlight a gap in how venues were dealing with gamblers in their gaming rooms.

“It identified quite consistently that staff were not interacting with players in the gaming rooms.

“They were trained, they could identify problems, they could exclude people that needed to be excluded, but there was a gap.”

The new approach, which is being trialled in the South Island venues owned by Tony,

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander There are no more creaky stairs to climb now that the Black Dragon Tattoo Studio has relocated to its new premises at 29 High Street.

Coincidentally the studio is on the same street as before and there are still stairs to climb, but this time the space is bigger, brighter and better than before.

Owner Ken Spencer, who has operated the business for 24 years says the previous site is set for demolition which was what ‘spurred’ the move.

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and are given ways to help them approach players using the message ‘Is everything OK?’ as a non-confrontational way to open a conversation.

Problem gambling is a really complex problem, Martin says.

“Finding some simple ways to make a difference and ensure our venues and their staff can fulfil their obligations has been our number one priority.”

the right location to come up so the timing was actually good when I found this place,” he says.

Black Dragon Tattoo Studio had occupied its previous site for around 21 years, but Ken says the new studio is more open, has a waiting area and additional space that can be later used.

Both Ken and tattoo artist Nick O’Hagan work from the studio and an apprentice will soon be joining the team.

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is to identify the signs of problem gambling, and to look out for and respond to potential problem gamblers.

Signs asking people if they are ‘ok to play?’ are in the tavern, and cards given with cash for gaming machines remind people to consider things that might mean they have a problem with their gambling.

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Fifteen of the 330 houses entered in this year’s Registered Master Builders 2016 House of the Year competition are from the Marlborough, Nelson, West Coast region, which organisers say is a ‘fantastic’ result.

Of those, four are from Blenheim, including Renovation Award $250,000

- $500,000, New Home $500,000 - $650,000, and New Home $650,000 - $1 million.

More than 300 homes will be assessed as the judges travel around New Zealand to find the best builds in the country, with regional event winners announced in July and August.

The Marlborough, Nelson, and West Coast event will be held in Nelson on July 23.

Registered Master Builders Association chief executive David Kelly says the number of top-quality entries each year reflects the high standards maintained by its Master Builders.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices Talk to a councillor

During the next month councillors will be available to talk to people about the 2016-17 Annual Plan.

Talk to a councillor about the issues at these venues next week: Monday 18 April, 1.00 pm-3.00 pm at the Marlborough District Library in Blenheim.

Thursday 21 April, 10.00 am-noon drop in to the downstairs committee room at Council, Seymour Street.

Thursday 21 April, 1.00 pm-4.00 pm at the Picton Library.

Temporary Road Closure

Monday 25 April 2016 NOTICE is hereby given under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that the following streets will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic on Anzac Day, Monday, 25 April 2016.

BLENHEIM From 10.00 am to 11.00 am.

Arthur Street from Queen Street to Seymour Street Seymour Street from Arthur Street to John Street, including the Alfred/Seymour, High/Seymour and Charles/Seymour Street intersections.

From 11.00 am to 12.30 pm High Street from Queen Street to Henry Street Seymour Street from Charles Street to John Street Alfred Street from Henry Street to Market Street Hutcheson Street from Alfred Street to John Street Russell Terrace from Alfred Street (including the Clubs of Marlborough carpark exit into Russell Terrace).

Notice is also hereby given that parking will be prohibited and cars will be removed from 6.00 am to midday in the following areas: Arthur Street from Queen Street to Seymour Street Seymour Street from Arthur Street to John Street High Street from Henry Street to Queen Street Alfred Street from Henry Street to Market Street including Russell Terrace.

PICTON From 5.00 am to 8.00 am.

London Quay from Auckland Street to Wellington Street and High Street from London Quay to the intersection of Dublin Street/Waikawa Road/ High Street.

Notice is also hereby given that parking will be prohibited and cars will be removed from 5.00 pm on Sunday 24 April to 8.00 am on Monday 25 April in the following areas: London Quay from Auckland Street to Wellington Street and High Street from outside properties at 1–10 High Street.

Note: Free parking will be available in Blenheim at the Alfred Street parking building. The barrier arms will not be in use they will be left open on Anzac Day only. Limited parking will be available on Henry Street and John Street and also the Blenheim School grounds.

The wet weather venue for the Blenheim United Memorial Service will be the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Kinross Street.

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Annual Plan: Sharing the cost of supplying good quality drinking water What is the fairest way to pay for Renwick and Havelock’s drinking water?

Ratepayers already pay sewerage costs using a district-wide funding formula. Now Council is now exploring whether a similar concept would resolve the water supply affordability issues facing Renwick and Havelock.

Three possible funding models have been developed - taking into account land value and the operating costs for Council’s six water schemes.

Option 1 – Operating Costs Spread To Reflect Cost of Operation This option would spread construction costs across Council water users, as happens with sewerage, with operating costs

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allocated to reflect the different costs of operation.

This would make water treatment more affordable for Renwick and Havelock, but would mean water rates of $1,250* for Havelock and $1,073* for Renwick.

Option 2 – Everyone Pays

The Same Amount This option has every ratepayer paying the same amount, indicatively $630* in 2020-21 for supply. This option would increase the average cost to Blenheim ratepayers by almost $200* above that signalled in the 2015-25 Long Term Plan.

Option 3 – Operating Costs Spread More Evenly Than Option 1 This option would also spread construction costs on the same basis as the current sewerage scheme, but operating costs would be spread more evenly.

It would mean a rates decrease of $248* and $425* for Renwick and Havelock over Option 1, while Blenheim water rates would rise by a further $21 (less than an extra 50*cents

per week). Picton residents would receive a small reduction in rates under this option.

Note: these figures are based on the cost estimates contained in the 2015-25 Long Term plan.

Councillors currently favour Option 3. What do you think? There’s more information in the Council’s Consultation Document going out to all households soon. Submissions close Monday 9 May 2016.

NOTE: Last year Council faced a similar affordability issue with the provision of quality drinking water for Seddon. There was significant community support for the district as a whole to help pay for Seddon’s water and that is still the plan.

Renwick Smart & Connected Landscaping Group Plans are being made to improve the appearance of Renwick’s streetscape.

Renwick’s Smart & Connected village beautification working group is concentrating initially on ideas for High Street and Uxbridge Street to the Giesen Centre and Renwick Domain, then other parts of the village. The next steps will be to share the ideas with the Renwick community and approach the Council

about carrying out the improvements.

Renwick had been allocated some funding, for the initial design work, from the Council’s Small Townships budget.

RIGHT: Renwick’s beautification working group members Nigel Taylor (chair) and Allen Newman (right) with landscape architect Helen Ballinger, going over the plans.

Light the bonfire – but get a permit first After a long hot dry summer, the change in the weather means the Fire Ban has been lifted and a Restricted Fire Season is now in place.

That means a permit must be sought before a fire can be lit in the open, including rubbish fires.

It is important to understand that a permit is not a legal defence against claims for fire damages and fire fighting costs where a fire has been allowed to get out of control.

Fire permits are required for all fires in the open air during a Restricted Fire Season except for gas fired

Positive ageing A defibrillator can save a life in the case of a heart attack.

This equipment is on hand in many rural communities across Marlborough, and there are also defibrillators stored at locations around Blenheim and Picton.

A layperson can use the unit on a casualty in an emergency as the equipment has simple voice prompts to guide each step of its use.

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barbecues, approved incinerators incorporating a chimney and spark arrestor, pizza ovens or any unit that has a fully enclosed firebox and braziers, or barbecues with a tray to catch falling embers.

To get a rural fire permit, people can apply online at www.mkrfa.com or contact the Marlborough District Council or the Rural Fire Officer, phone 520 7400.

For an urban fire permit please apply on the Marlborough District Council website www.marlborough. govt.nz or contact the Council.

Note that urban fire permits within Kaikoura township are handled by the Kaikoura District Council.

Check the Fire Season Status across the district at www.mkrfa.com/fireseason-status

Defibrillators to deal with cardiac arrest Defibrillator units are held at many locations including: the Police Station, the Public Library, Marlborough District Council, doctors’ surgeries, the Red Cross rooms, the Blenheim Golf Club and New World supermarket. Some of the wineries also have defibrillator units.

Marlborough Lines office, depot and all sign written vehicles carry them.

Does your community or organisation

Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

have quick access to a defibrillator?

It’s well worth your time to have a look at the full list of defibrillator locations, and also places which have oxygen on hand.

This can be found on the Community Database: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/CommunityInformation-Database

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I am shocked to see (Only just), the amount of bikes without lights on the road early morning and noon.

Crazy and stupid.

Staying with my local Your takeaway food bars are not the only places understaffed.

Called into petrol station Easter Sunday.

Very busy. Only one girl on counter.

Now I am an “oldie”, so asked if she could fill my car.

She said she would when it got quieter.

I went out thinking I must “give it a go”.

A very helpful lady waiting said she’d do it for me.

I went away practising in my head what to do.

But I think I will carry on using Redwoodtown garage with the obliging chaps up there.

Sincere thank you

On behalf of my parents and family.

What are they up to?

A sincere thank you and appreciation to What are the Clubs of Marlborough doing? everyone whom assisted our Mother when she They have just sent the tab to death row. took a fall at the ANZ Bank, Thursday the 7th. What’s next? ceo office into a creche.

You know who you are!

Also to the Ambulance and Hospital staff how Who to blame? humbling to know there’s so many compasAre the council going to fine the locals/NZs for sionate and helpful people in Marlborough. their mess around Marlborough, or just blame Thanks again. the freedom camper?

Positive feedback

Killing the character

Good to see some positive feedback for our new theatre, we also went to celebration showcase.

What great talent we have and a great venue congratulations to all involved.

I&W

When are the people of Blenheim going to stop pulling down our old buildings?

We haven’t got many left.

It’s killing the character of Blenheim.

Thank you Crystal You are a wee gem.

The attention I received instore on Sunday was warm, friendly and very helpful.

You are beautiful and an asset to the business.

Thank you.

Beautifying town centre It is with a smile on my face, and a happy feeling, when I arrive into town each week to do my shopping.

I love the planters and seeing the lovely changes that are happening..it certainly lifts the spirit, I am sure the benefits will bring profit as well as pleasure.

Angry biker in lycra To the man in his 50s that growled at a lady with four preschoolers in tow on the Wither Hills last Friday.

Yes, they may have ventured onto the wrong track (maybe not too) but a kind word would have done the trick.

Aggression not necessary. Most people enjoy seeing little ones out in the sunshine!

Chill a little.

Check your till receipts Thank you to the person who wrote check your till receipts last week.

I have been to the same supermarket four times and have been over charged - last two times I had told them at the till and they changed it.

I have now been to the same supermarket chain at Redwoodtown and been overcharged a further two times.

I even sent in one of those “we want your feedback” emails from the till receipt and surprise surprise no reply!

Yes people check your till receipts - hope the new technology in their new supermarket is better.

Agree completely with ‘check your till receipt’ most weeks at my local supermarket on the outskirts of town I am overcharged by either one item scanned multiple times or a fruit or vege item scanned as completely the wrong item!

I get sick of having to go back, it all adds up!

Airport parking To the person moaning about being clamped for parking too long in the 15 min spots at the airport....

Even newer concept... Park in the paid carpark, it’s about $1/hr which is cheaper than your cuppa across the road!!!

Open all Easter, and the visiting family had a ball while Blenheim stayed shut.

Next year is meant to be even better at the port.

Big thanks Big thank you to Bronwyn from Springlands Countdown, who dropped my shopping off to my house after I had bought too much to fit in my scooter basket.

Kaye Williams.

Reduce suffering If the Ministry of P.I. will not prosecute negligent farmers, what incentive is there for farms to adhere to humane treatment of stock?

The article on poultry farming in the daily paper, Friday 8th, sent shudders down my spine. (Enough to turn you vegetarian!) We need to be more aware of where and how our food is produced!

How to reduce the suffering of farm animals when the workers get paid minimal wages is a challenge.

H. M. (farmer’s daughter)

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Wow! Star performance by an amazing woman with a personality to match.

Sad to see the new theatre not full up for such a great show.

She gave of herself 110 per cent.

Received a well earned standing ovation at the end and lots of cheers.

Next time Suzanne appears take part in having a full house in the comfort of our lovely new theatre.

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No respect Did anyone else notice that there were no films on tv over Easter about the crucifixion of Christ, why not now, there used to be, in fact we were inundated with them at Easter.

I just hope it is not because it might be insensitive to a certain religion that is causing mayham all around the world and have no respect for any other religion.

Dawn Parade I agree

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Yes, the guys on the rubbish trucks do a great job - as do the guys and girls on the recycling trucks and the stretched staff at KFC.

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And NO I do not want to go to Seddon, I am a Blenheim resident.

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inbrief Man charged after threatening Police A 38-year-old Blenheim man has been charged with threatening to kill and dangerous driving following an incident in Wairau Valley yesterday morning.

About 11am Police visited the man at his address to issue a notice forbidding him to drive heavy vehicles.

The man became upset and threatened officers.

When the officers left the property the man got into a vehicle and followed them for several kilometres.

Police said his manner of driving was of concern and he was stopped and arrested.

He will appear in the Blenheim District Court on April 18.

Port applies to dredge Port Marlborough has applied for resource consent to remove nearly 20,000 cubic metres of seabed material from a section of the wharf at Shakespeare Bay so the berthing capacity of the wharf can be increased to take larger cruise ships.

Waimahara Wharf cannot fit ships longer than 320 metres.

The increase would enable megaliner Ovation of the Seas to make its maiden voyage to Shakespeare Bay. The cruise ship, and its 5000 passengers, is booked to dock on Christmas Eve for a 13-hour stopover, with a further two calls to Marlborough in the 2016-17 cruise season.

The Ministry of Primary Industries has closed Port Underwood for shellfish gathering after Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning toxins were detected above the safe limit.

The entire Port Underwood area is included in the ban.

The affected area begins from the northern point of Robin Hood Bay and extends eastwards across to Robertson Point, and includes the entire Port Underwood area north of this line.

All shellfish are included in the ban, including mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish.

The ministry emphasises that cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Paua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.

The toxins have been detected in shellfish at levels of up to 2.7mg/kg which is over the safe limit of 0.8mg/ kg set by the ministry.

Ongoing testing will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly.

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The area of a shellfish ban 14 April 2016.

Coffee capsule drop off point It’s always been a bit of a dilemma about what to do with those tricky coffee capsules if you’re keen on recycling and protecting the environment as much as possible.

But enviroschools facilitator Kathryn Richards - herself a coffee drinker - has persuaded national recycling company Terracycle to set up a drop-off point at James’s Nursery in Alabama Road for the aluminum coffee capsules.

She says she knew of Terracycle, which recycles difficult-to-recycle products, and as the enviroschools facilitator for Marlborough kindergartens, she was keen to recycle her used

coffee capsules.

There wasn’t anyone doing it here and it was the sort of thing she was looking for in the community as part of her enviroschools work.

“I contacted them, and they approached local nurseries and florists, and worked out an arrangement with James’s Nursery.”

The drop-off box is in place now at the nursery.

RIGHT: Wendy James pictured at James’s Nursery and the Terracycle drop-off box for used Nespresso coffee capsules to be recycled.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 15

Saturday 16

Buddhist Teachings Geshe Jampa Tarchin will explain the Buddhist perspective on cultivating happiness in day to day life. These teachings are practical; providing us with tools to deal with difficulties and to make our lives meaningful. All welcome - $10 donation greatly appreciated. 7-8.30pm. Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road. Supported by the Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group. Ph: Maree 572 2774 or Sue 578 5028.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am.

Minons Outdoor Movie Night Omaka Marae, Aerodrome Road, 7.30pm.

Tickets can be purchased from the Boo-Tea coffee cart in the forum, $11 for adults and $6 for kids. Great whanau night out. Food available for purchase.

Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868.

Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Meet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), little blue penguin, have fun discovering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up close encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am-4pm.

The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm, Wednesday – Saturdays.

10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or go to www.thediversion.co.nz.

Marlborough During World War I Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Open daily until the 26th April.

Marlborough Sacrifice WWI exhibition. Free entry.

Meditation Class Breathing meditation and discussion with Geshe Jampa Tharchin aimed at calming the mind so that we may attain peace and contentment and overcome difficulties in our lives. Everyone warmly welcome - $10 donation greatly appreciated. Followed by a shared lunch. 10-11.30am, Alzheimers Rooms 8 Wither Road. Supported by the Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group phone Maree 572 274 or Sue 578 5028.

Marlborough During World War I Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Open daily until the 26th April.

Marlborough Sacrifice WWI exhibition. Free entry.

Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd, opens 9am-12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1-4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, plants, produce and crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm.

Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

Sunday 17 With Strings Attached Dodson Street Beer Garden, 1 Dodson Street, 5pm. Get your toes tapping to ‘With Strings Attached’ and their eclectic mix of Scots, Irish and American folk. Helen and Bruce play fiddle, guitar, bodhran and banjo. Great beers and food also available. A fantastic way to finish your weekend.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Brayshaw Park Station. Departs 1.15pm & 3pm for Omaka and return and 1.45pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park, Central Blenheim and return. CASH ONLY, Adults $10, Child $5.

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz The Blenheim Country Club Concert day, Redwoodtown School hall, 2pm. $3 entry fee, everyone welcome and afternoon tea is provided. A great afternoon of country music.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday.

Enjoy a slice of watermelon as you peruse the delightful array of local Autumn Harvest fruit, vegetables and produce. New arrivals: Pacific Rose, Braeburn and Sturmer apples. Last chance to purchase fresh figs and sweetcorn. A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rds. Ulysses Club Ride 10.30am start, meet at the South end of the Railway Station, ride to Nelson. Decide venue on the day.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm-3pm.

All welcome.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Up & Coming Monday 18 April Leading The Charge Road Trip 100% Herkt Appliances, 29 Seymour Street, 10am–11am. Come and meet the team in Blenheim as we travel the length of New Zealand in an array of electric cars.

If you have never seen an electric car before, now is the time. Ask us questions, look at the cars, sit in the cars, and simply marvel at what technology has created!

Wednesday 20 April “Snap Time” a production from the “Napier Bread and Jam theatre company”. This is an award winning play. 7.30pm doors/bar open 7.00pm. PLT Dublin St, Picton. Tickets $25 from Take Note or Alyssums & Balloons or online www.pictonlittletheatre.com Thursday 21 April Marlborough in the Movies 7.30pm, Renwick Anglican Church Hall, 54 High Street, Renwick. Tickets $10, includes Tea and biscuits. This week it’s an Anzac week special “RAGGED BLOODY HEROES” Followed by the award winning “GIVING IT ALL AWAY”.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley. 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

Associated Modellers Society Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm4pm, $2.

Sunday 17 April Blenheim Riverside Railway Brayshaw Park Station. Departs Sun 1.15pm & 3pm for Omaka and retu day rn 1.45pm for Beaver Station, Riverside and Park, Central Blenheim and return. CASH ONLY, Adults $10, Child $5.

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Richie Marsden Physiotherapist and owner of Edge Physio

Q A Q A Q A

What meal do you never get sick of eating?

I’m a sucker for a good old meatlovers pizza and a cold beer.

One of my best holidays was...

A boy’s trip with my Dad to play golf at St Andrews followed by the Monaco Grand Prix.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

My wife Emma is currently watching ‘The Bachelor’ and I may or may not be showing an interest..

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What would you change about the world?

Three day weekends so everyone could spend more time with their family and friends.

What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

My 5 iron, it gets me out of a lot of trouble on the golf course.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

Being a sporting tragic I think that after a few red wines the conversation would get interesting with Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong.

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The best thing in your life right now?

My amazing daughter Olivia, she makes me smile and laugh every day.

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I represented NZ at the AFL (Aussie Rules) World Cup playing in the final at the MCG. What’s next on your wishlist?

For my daughter to grow up healthy and happy.

gardening

this week with Wally Richards

Harden plants up for winter months Winter can be a tough time for the more tender plants we grow but there are a few things that you can do to help them get through the harsh times of cold, frosty, windy and wet.

Now is the time to start hardening up plants for winter and the first thing to do is to give all the more tender plants and preferred plants a sprinkling of Fruit & Flower Power.

This is a combination of magnesium and potash, the magnesium helps keep the foliage green while the potash hardens up the growth.

Repeat this once a month over the winter and into spring.

Those gardeners that have the Cell Strengthening Kits from summer to help control damage from the psyllids (worked very well, might I add) could drench the soil with the Silicon & Boron soil drench and spray the foliage with the Silicon Cell Strengthener combined with the Silicon Super Spreader.

Only use the above on tender and preferred plants, no need to do the whole garden.

Wet feet in winter is deadly on some plants such as citrus trees and if you have placed weedmat or mulches around citrus and other plants that can suffer/die from wet feet; remove the mulch etc.

This allows the moisture to escape.

Next spray the foliage of the same plants with Perkfection Supa at the full strength rate and a month later at the lessor rate on the label. (Add Raingard if you have used Vaporgard in the past 3 months.)

Roger Collett (inset) has donated one tonne of surplus grapes to benefit Hospice Marlborough.

Grapes for charity Perkfection builds up the immune system of the plants and helps to prevent root rots.

Then there is a need for frost protection for all the plants that can be damaged by frost.

Citrus trees especially limes, tamarillo, banana, Choko, late tomatoes are the ones I will spray with Vaporgard for its frost protection abilities. Vaporgard will give your plants down to minus 3 degrees of frost protection within three days of application for up to three months. Spray in sunlight so film sets quicker.

This works fine for the occasional frost every few days but if you have a series of frosts night after night additional protection such as frost cloth is needed.

Problems ring me at 0800 466464 (Palmerston North 3570606) Email wallyjr@gardenews.co.nz Web site www.gardenews.co.nz

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Some surplus rows of pinot noir grapes will soon be turned into thousands of dollars for local charitable organisation Hospice Marlborough.

Roger Collett of Collett Estate found he had three rows of grapes left after one of his blocks was harvested last Wednesday.

He made a ‘quick’ decision to make the grapes benefit the Hospice which provides free palliative care to people with terminal illnesses.

Roger shared his idea with the BNI business group of which he is a member and was met with instant support.

“Through BNI we do a lot of fundraising for Hospice so I asked the group what they thought of the idea of donating a tonne of grapes to be made into wine and sold for the Hospice.

“They instantly supported the idea so I then approached senior winemaker Marcus Wright at Lawson’s Dry Hills. I hadn’t even finished what I was saying when he said yes, and that he would love to be involved,” Roger says.

Lawson’s Dry Hills general manager Sion

Barnsley also gave his support.

Lawson’s Dry Hills harvesters went through the rows on Monday and the grapes are now at the winery.

PGG Wrightson’s Blenheim branch has also come on board with its support and is providing the products needed to make the wine, Roger says.

“I’m proud of these companies for coming on board, especially as it was a decision that had to be made quickly.

“I’m stoked and feel bloody good about the whole thing to be honest,” he smiles.

The wine will be made and bottled at Lawson’s Dry Hills then sold. Roger is hoping for around 1200 bottles which will be available later this year.

Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator for Hospice Marlborough Sandy Inwood says it was a ‘brilliant initiative’.

“What a great idea. I am very grateful to the businesses in the community who are supporting Roger’s project.

“It just goes to show that by donating surplus grapes, growers can make a huge difference to the lives of those the Hospice provides support to,” she says.

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Could we have a local winner?

Entries are in for Peters Doig Art Awards

By Celeste Alexander Art is everywhere. It’s part of our daily lives and is something people enjoy to observe and create.

Whatever the reason for appreciating art, it’s always an occasion when artists come together to showcase the best of what they produce.

One exciting event that is in full motion is the Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards.

This annual event has not only brought together local artists, but also others from around the country.

Entries into the 2016 competition have closed and the number of entries are looking fantastic, Peters Doig Chartered Accountants

directors Anton James and Tim McKendry say.

The company has been a long time supporter of the awards, providing the $3000 cash major prize.

“The entries are very good this year with 147 pieces, as opposed to 111 last year.

“I believe there is quite a good range from Marlborough as well which is great,” he says.

Anton has viewed the entries and says there’s a really interesting mix of mediums and themes.

“The standard looks very high.

There’s everything from contemporary through to portraits and still life.

“There are also really striking landscapes, the judges are going

to have a hard time deciding,” he says.

Both Anton and Tim are looking forward to seeing the final selection hung in the Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery.

“Could we have a local winner?

“We’re looking forward to finding out,” they say.

Of the 148 a final selection of 58 have been chosen.

The winners of the awards will be announced on April 30, and the exhibition will open May 1.

RIGHT: Marlborough Art Society president Peter Davidson and Peters Doig Chartered Accountants directors Anton James and Tim McKendry.

Celebrating translocation of robins Robins are adding their songs to the Picton dawn chorus after 24 of the birds were brought back to the Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary last month, and a short film of the birds shift will be shown in Picton and Blenheim next week.

Sanctuary deputy chairman Peter Hamill will talk about the South Island robins’ translocation with wildlife consultant Bill Cash at the meetings in Picton on Wednesday and Blenheim on Thursday.

“We’re bringing them back to the mainland,” he says.

Peter recorded the March 1 robin translocation on film, and it starts with the birds’ capture at the Long Island reserve in the Marlborough Sounds and their transfer by boat to Kaipupu Point beside Port Marlborough.

The short video will be shown when he and Bill give their presentations, at 7pm on Wednesday at the Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary meeting at the Endeavour Park Pavilion, Picton; and at 7.30pm on Thursday to the Marlborough Forest and Bird in the Blenheim School Hall.

Both are open to the general public.

The birds were once prolific on the mainland but their numbers have dwindled as native forestry is cleared and land converted into pastoral and urban spaces, Peter says.

Predators are a problem too, and he says

Cancer Society Marlborough volunteers Angela Wood and Glenys Pope sewing merino beanies for patients going through cancer treatment.

the gentle, inquisitive little robin makes an easy prey for cats, stoats and rats.

Those pests have been largely eliminated at Kaipupu Point, thanks to a team of volunteers maintaining a weekly trapping programme.

Peter applauds plans being made by a “Picton Dawn Chorus” group to establish similar controls around the port town.

Robin numbers are expected to increase following the August-September breeding season so setting traps outside the sanctuary will give birds leaving Kaipupu Point a greater chance of survival, he says.

Busy bees making merino beanies Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Cancer Society Marlborough volunteers have been busy little bees with their sewing machines this week, creating merino beanies for patients who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment.

More than 50 metres of merino fabric was donated to the organisation by Designer Textiles International who have closed their New Zealand based factory.

Cancer Society Marlborough fundraiser Zoe Gray approached owner Jeff Vollebregt to see if they would be interested in donat-

ing ‘a couple of metres’, and says she was overwhelmed with what arrived.

“It was amazing, definitely not what I was expecting. He was very generous,” she says.

In an email Jeff told Zoe he was ‘only too pleased to help’.

“This is only a very small thing compared to what your team does,” he wrote.

Two working bees were held this week but due to the amount of material left over Zoe says more will be held.

“If anyone would like to help us please get in contact,” she says.

Films to show a slice of life

By Cathie Bell Unique Marlborough stories including the Kaikoura UFOs, Cook Strait whaling, wine festivals, hospice stories and a tribute to the Anzacs are all part of an eclectic mix of subjects in a festival of documentary films to be screened in Renwick over the next few weeks.

The festival kicks off on Thursday next week and runs every second Thursday after that, to raise funds for the community work of Wairau Valley Anglican parish.

The film festival is thought to be the first of its kind in Marlborough.

Vicar Joe Keighley says it is also part of his campaign to make the church a smart and connected part of the community.

“Our church hall is already used by various community groups,” he says.

“We are keen to expand this to activities that may have no specific connection to religion, but bring the community together.

A film festival, especially one that features the people of Marlborough, seems a really

good way to do that.”

Local filmmaker and church member Paul Davidson directed many of the films.

“I’ve been making documentaries for nearly forty years now, the last twenty of those in Marlborough,’ he says.

“It’s just amazing how many unique stories there are in the Marlborough community, and I’ve been privileged to make films here on a wide range of different stories.”

The season starts at 7.30 pm on Thursday

21st April at the church hall at 54 High Street, Renwick, costing $10 a session.

The first screening is “Ragged Bloody Heroes”, a rather different tribute to the Anzacs, followed by “Giving it all Away”, the life and times of philanthropist and adventurer Sir Roy McKenzie, heir to the McKenzies shopping empire and founder of the Outward Bound School at Anakiwa.

Tickets can be purchased on the night, or reserved with the church secretary Sheila at 572 9683.

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The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is restaurant.

The days on which and the hours during which liqour is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 11am to 12 midnight the following day.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Marlborough District Licensing Committee, Seymour Street, Blenheim.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the granting of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of notice of the application in a newspaper or newspapers in accordance with the Act, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240.

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church notice Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

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NEWMAN, Peter Mark: Our dear Peter passed away, with family by his side, on April 12 2016 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village after a courageous battle with cancer.

Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Marilyn, beloved father of Glen and Andrea, and father-in-law to Dave. Treasured Poppa to Liam and Emma. Messages may be sent to the Newman Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240, or email glen.newman@ clear.net.nz. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at The Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.30pm Saturday April 16, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz WALL, John Greame: On Tuesday April 12 2016, at Hospice Marlborough. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Gwen, much loved Dad of Steven and family, Carl, Nikki and Shaun; loved grandad of Jayden, Kaleb, Carl, Jordis, Mattix and Paxton. Best friend of Dennis, Kevin and Marcus. Beloved uncle of Moana, Shirley, Belinda and Sally. Messages may be sent to 138 Howick Road, Blenheim 7201. By request, a private service for John has been held.

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Spieth did show some fight after the horror show to finish second but with his swing failing him, his confident demeanour would have taken a lashing.

His misfortune created a great sports story for the eventual winner Danny Willett.

The little known Englishman and World No 12 wore a green polo and traded up to the famed green winners jacket.

Ironically, he had become a father for the first time just eight days prior to the first round.

The due date was meant to be the same day as the final

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Splish-splash Spieth and Danny the Dad Things went from sunny to bleak when Jordan put two balls in Rae’s Creek.

Jordan Spieth’s implosion on the 12th at Augusta during the final round of the US Masters Golf tournament shows nothing is predictable in sport.

The 22-year-old Texan had led from start to finish in 2015 and looked set to do the same this year until his meltdown at the par three 12th saw him shoot a quadruple bogey 7.

In the space of the first three holes on the back nine he’d dropped six shots and gone from first to fourth.

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round and Willett had stated he wouldn’t play the tournament if he son was yet to be born.

His final round five under 67 was the second best round for the week and he became a deserved champion.

Perhaps the ultimate frustration for Spieth would have been doing the traditional green jacks presentation he had to make to Willet because he was the previous year’s champion.

That’s sport though.

No scripts, no templates and nothing is ever certain.

Just ask Danny Willett and Jordan Spieth.

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Marlborough College softball Three Marlborough people have been picked for national roles after the national championships.

Coach Dan Searle says Marlborough Boys’ College came sixth out of 11 teams at the recent NZSS Softball Division 1 championships in Hastings, but Ethan Jones has been named in the national Secondary Schools Team, Jason Clyde named in the national Secondary Tournament Rest Team, and Helen Joseph named as Manager of the Tournament Team.

Success at Maadi Cup Marlborough school rowing teams earned medal success at the national secondary school rowing championships at Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel last weekend, in the sport’s flagship event Maadi Cup. Marlborough Boys’ college duo Jordan Gasson and Cameron Donald won the boys’under-18 pairs final, Marlborough Boys’ College under-15 rowing team won silver, as did Marlborough College Girls’Stella Blake in the girls’ under-17 race.

Queen Charlotte College’s 420 team sailors, in green, on course for victory over Waimea at the top of the South regatta in Nelson.

Regatta tops for local teams

By Cathie Bell Last weekend’s top of the South regionals for the 420 college team sailors was ‘awesome’ for local teams.

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club spokeswoman Christel Hopkins says many of the sailors are club members as well as members of their college teams.

Queen Charlotte College’s team was the overall winner of the regatta, and Marlborough Girls’ College was the highest placed girls’ team.

Boys’ volleyball win The Marlborough Red Boys’ volleyball team has won the Tasman Spikers Boys Trophy for the first time.

Three Marlborough Junior Volleyball Spikers rep teams travelled to Nelson on Sunday to compete in the biannual tournament.

Game development officer Nicky Bain says the boys played extremely well as a team, and all players excelled in different parts of the day.

Josh Whittall and Ben Dalton served hard and well, while Nick Hogg’s pass hit its mark almost every time. Terian Tenoa got a couple of nice spikes in and Cameron Woodhouse, Thom Hall and William Rowse were very consistent all round.

“The whole team was instrumental in their success, they worked hard and well together and deserved the win.”

Marlborough schools won the ‘top of the South trophy’ which pits Marlborough schools against Nelson schools.

The teams were ranked with Queen Charlotte College first, Marlborough Boys’ College second, and Marlborough Girls’ College fifth.

She says there will be three teams from Marlborough going to the Nationals in Auckland at the end of this month.

Regional competitions throughout the season are used to seed the colleges and their

teams into Gold, Silver and Bronze Fleets for the Nationals.

After the ‘overall awesome regatta’, Christel says the Marlborough Boys and Queen Charlotte teams should be seeded into gold fleet for the Nationals.

The QCYC coach Neeta Cameron will coach both QCC and Marlborough Girls.

In 420 college team sailing, a team of sixsailors divided over three boats race another team with three boats.

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Friday 6 May, 5.00pm - 7.00pm NELSON COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ DINNER & SOCIAL GATHERING Chateau Marlborough - Cnr High and Henry Street, Blenheim Friday 6 May, 7.00pm to 9.30pm

The Headmaster will give a presentation on theRoad, benefits of boarding at this Alzheimers Marlborough Centre – 8 Wither Blenheim progressive school.

Dinnerboy’s and catchup with short presentation from Headmaster Top of theOLD SouthBOYS’ NCOB’sDINNER and partners warmly invited NELSON All COLLEGE & SOCIAL GATHERING RSVP by620May, April to John Boot or Tim Anderson Friday 7.00pm tochrisnjohn.boot@gmail.com 9.30pm tim@marlbgold.co.nz Alzheimers Marlborough Centre – 8 Wither Road, Blenheim

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NELSON COLLEGE BOARDING OPEN DAY Enquiries to register for any of these events to www.nelsoncollege.school.nz Saturday 14 OR May, 10.00am - 2.00pm 03 548 3099 enquiries@nelsoncollege.school.nz Nelson College - Waimea Road, Nelson Young men taking their place in the world

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