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Story and photo by Cathie Bell Marlborough is hosting the top of the South regional finals for The Big Sing later this month, and there will be more choirs competing than usual.

Nelson-Marlborough regional co-ordinator Robin Randall says this year’s event will be in the new theatre, and he expects it to be a huge success with 400 singers from 13 choirs competing, up from the usual eight. Most schools are competing.

On June 22, the choirs sing for judges during the afternoon, before performing in a gala concert that evening.

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Marlborough Girls' College senior choir, Ovation, with director Robin Randall in preparation for The Big Sing.

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Record number of choirs line up for The Big Sing competition Continued from page 1 The Big Sing is an annual contest held nationally for secondary school choirs.

Run by the New Zealand Choral Federation, the Big Sing is one of the largest New Zealand-wide events in the school calendar and the federation understands it is the only nation-wide event of its kind in the world.

The top of the South regional event has 13 choirs registered, including the Marlborough Girl’s College senior choir Ovation, which Robin directs. Most secondary schools in the region have registered a choir to compete, he says.

Across New Zealand, 255 choirs registered this year, around 9,500 registered singers from 153 schools in the ten NZCF Big Sing regions.

Robin says three adjudicators travel around those regions. There is one adjudicator for the four South Island regions: David Griffiths from Hamilton.

On the last weekend in June, the adjudicators get together and decide the top 24 of those 255 choirs will go to the national finals to be held in August in Dunedin.

It is a fiercely competitive event, he says.

Already there are more schools entered in the top of the South event than there is usually, and Robin attributes that to this being the first time the Big Sing has been held in the new ASB Civic Theatre.

“The draw of the new theatre seems to be an attraction.”

All these school choirs with about 400 singers will converge on Blenheim on June 22, Robin

says.

“Each choir will have a time to get on stage and have a sound check, and the judging starts at 1.30pm.

“In the evening, the gala concert is held, starting at 6pm. That seems a bit early, but it is winter and it will be dark. “vzThe concert will be about two hours’ long, he says.

At the end of the gala concert, there will be a prizegiving for the choirs competing on the day.

“But nothing will be given away about the national placings.”

That is reserved for a special release on July 1 when the 24 top choirs are named for the finals in Dunedin.

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By Cathie Bell The blessing ceremony at Waikawa Marae before transferring two kiwi to Kaipupu Point was hugely exciting, organisers say.

Two four-month-old rowi were part of the blessing ceremony and afterwards were released onto the Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary.

Nine young rowi are to be the first sheltered at the sanctuary.

The kiwi captivated those who attended the ceremony.

Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary Project Coordinator Rachel Russell says more than 100 people were at the marae to see the birds.

“It was very captivating…The opportunity for these kids to see kiwi was very exciting.”

She says there were ‘lots of excited people’ at the event.

“It’s the ultimate for the volunteers, all the hard work they’ve put in, this is just a fantastic achievement.”

Kaipupu Point is now a rowi crèche, taking extra birds from predator-free Motuara Island in the Marlborough Sounds.

More space is needed for juvenile rowi due to the success of the DOC and Kiwis for kiwi rowi programme in increasing the numbers of New Zealand’s rarest kiwi from below 200 to more than 400.

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History brings the past close to home Story and photo by Cathie Bell Writing her family history has helped Aileen Rowe find out a lot about herself.

The 87 year-old Blenheim woman started life in Canvastown, before moving to Havelock, and later to Blenheim when she married Jack Rowe.

She has now written a book about her family history, stretching back from the 1800s to her children’s youth, and her book “The Stages of My Life” is being launched on Saturday afternoon at the Springlands Bowling Club.

Aileen says she has always enjoyed writing, doing some with the Women’s Institute. Her granddaughter Jacqui encouraged her to write a history 20 years ago, and Aileen says she started the project again more recently when son Bernie told her to ‘get on with it’ and it should be ‘warts and all’.

“I said I probably wouldn’t have all the warts in it.”

But she certainly did find some – her grandmother was left in a Nelson orphanage after her great-grandfather left the family in Melbourne to set up shop on the West Coast. Her great-grandmother followed him with the two children, but she died within a year of moving to New Zealand and the children were put in a home.

“He was always in trouble in New Zealand… Pilfering and things like that, although I think he only had one stint in jail.”

The great-grandparents were Irish, which Aileen is thrilled about, having always had an appreciation for Irish culture and perspective on life.

“He was Irish, and a bit of an entertainer…I wondered if that

AirNZ cuts Chch flights Air NZ has cut its route between Blenheim and Christchurch from July 31, saying the route loses money.

The airline has retired its 19-seat Beechcraft planes, bringing in 50-seat Q300s, and it says the loss making Blenheim – Christchurch service does not have sufficient passenger demand to sustain a 50 seat aircraft service, despite the continued efforts of Air New Zealand and local stakeholders.

Customers booked to travel on suspended services past 31 July will be offered the choice of a full refund or travelling via an alternative port.

Thirty-one infringement notices were issued by police during a heavy vehicle safety operation during Road Safety Week.

Inspector Bruce O’Brien, Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit Manager, says a focus on heavy vehicle safety across the South Island has seen over 1000 heavy vehicles stopped and 104 infringement notices issued over four days of checkpoints in Blenheim, Ashburton, Christchurch City and North Canterbury.

Across the four sites, 33 infringement notices were issued in Christchurch City, 31 in Blenheim, 21 in North Canterbury and 19 in Ashburton.

Aileen Rowe has written her family's history, including life in Wakamarina.

was where I got my love of entertainment from, my acting.”

Her grandmother married a Swedish man who had jumped ship in Nelson and walked to Canvastown where he’d been told gold could be picked up like pebbles.

Aileen’s mother was the youngest of the 13 children in that family, and she married a man from the North Island who was friends with the Leov family in the Rai Valley.

“They were like family to us…

My father did come south and married in the 1920s. There were nine of us.”

Her father died early, when

the youngest child was only two months old, and the family had to move from Canvastown to Havelock.

“There were shops! If we wanted something, we had to work to earn it.”

She had a job from about 11 years of age and studied nursing.

She married Jack, a builder, and they lived in Blenheim.

“Our marriage was pretty fullon, with Jack’s building and me doing the paperwork.

“He joined the Masonic Lodge, he was a saloon car racer, he spent all our money on bloody cars.

“I got into the Women’s Institute,

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“He almost did too.”

While the book details the family history, and a grandson designed the book’s cover, family members have yet to read it, Aileen says.

“I hope the family like it… It’s not a long book, it’s not like a Bryce Courtney novel. There are lots of photos, stories, the odd poem, it’s just a whole mixture really.”

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By Cathie Bell The Nelson Marlborough West Coast Brass Band Association Provincial Contest is to be held in Blenheim over this Queen’s Birthday weekend, and the top brass are going to be making an impact in town.

Contest convenor Brian Nicholas says seven brass bands and 75 soloists from Nelson, West Coast, Canterbury and Marlborough will compete for titles at ASB Theatre Marlborough over the three-day weekend event.

There will be about 200 competitors in town, with bands from Nelson, Motueka, Westport, and Marlborough

as well as guest bands from Rangiora, Christchurch and Timaru attending.

“It’s a huge field.”

The contest begins with a street march on Saturday, beginning at midday from outside Cycle World on Charles Street, proceeding south along Seymour Street and ending on the corner of Charles and Queen Streets.

Brian says it’s not often Marlburians have the opportunity to enjoy seven brass bands parading through the streets of Blenheim and he urges locals to came and join the fun of the street march.

Bands start competing in the ASB Theatre on Saturday afternoon, when each

band will present a hymn or sacred item, a test selection, and a stage march to chief adjudicator Kevin Dell.

Solo and party events will be held at the ASB Theatre on Sunday morning, with the bands presenting a judged variety concert in the Theatre from 3pm on Sunday afternoon.

The final events held on Monday morning will be the premier and teenage air and variation solos.

Brian says all events are open to the public.

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The Marlborough Cancer Society and Nelson Marlborough Health’s Public Health Service worked with the Smokefree Marlborough Coalition to expand smokefree community spaces in Marlborough.

The smokefree all day initiative was a way of raising awareness and getting the community on board.

Health promoter Felicity Spencer says the aspirational 2025 goal is about “making a commitment to our children and grandchildren to be free” from exposure to tobacco and tobacco use.

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By Cathie Bell Former MP Colin King has graduated with a bachelor of business studies degree with a double major in accounting and management.

Colin says completing a degree has always been an ambition.

He started the degree five years ago, completing the minimum of forty assignments and twenty final examinations by distance learning.

Endeavouring to complete a degree extramurally by distance learning ‘actually suited my circumstances and gave me the opportunity to weave my study programme around my full-time work’, he says.

He did the degree through the Open Polytechnic out of Lower Hutt, an organisation with 70 years of experience with distance learning, which was “also a plus’, Colin says.

“The tutors were always very encouraging and made me feel like I was in an actual class.”

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By Cathie Bell The Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service has confirmed a third case of measles, and this person has been admitted to Nelson Hospital.

Medical Officer of Health Dr Andrew Lindsay says that the new case appears to be unrelated to the first two, and that this indicates that measles is likely to be in the community.

The best thing for people to do is to make sure they and their children are up to date with the MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) vaccine, he says.

“Check with your GP to be sure, and your GP can also give you the best immunisation advice for your circumstances.”

He says measles is highly infectious to non-immune people.

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Don’t change, it’s fine.

There’s a stigma to Blenheim. I chose to put Marlborough on our t-shirts.

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It is little used at times when you have to pay (day time).

At theatre times (evenings) it is free.

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The parking account is in debt.

Solution? You guessed it. Charge more and impose parking fees on previously free areas.

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Sunk in the memory In two years’ time, it will be the 50th anniversary of New Zealand’s worst maritime disaster, the sinking of the Wahine.

Marlborough’s Peter Jerram was on board and he tells Cathie Bell about what is being done to remember that event.

The iconic picture of people being rescued from a Wahine lifeboat on Seatoun Beach almost 50 years ago shows a young Peter Jerram in the back.

He was picked up out of the water and was perched on the end, soaking wet and grateful when the boat was pulled up on the beach.

“I’d been looking at the water, thinking it was probably warmer in there than it was on the boat.”

Peter is one of the trustees of the newly-established Wahine50 Trust, set up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Wahine’s sinking and the deaths of 50 people within Wellington harbour.

A former Marlborough veterinarian and published author, Peter is writing a book about the Wahine disaster and encourages other survivors to register and share their memories on the Wahine50 Trust website.

He is keen to talk with others involved such as rescuers and people who have photos of the event.

Peter was a member of the Lincoln College, as it was then, cricket team, travelling to Palmerston North for the universities’ Easter sports tournament.

The sailing was a mid-week one, and it was too early before Easter and the school holidays for there to be many families with children onboard, he says. Most people were middle-aged, and then there were

the three southern universities’ cricket teams.

There were 600 people onboard the Wahine in April 1968, and the ship was sailing overnight from Lyttelton to Wellington, arriving at the heads to Wellington harbour at the same time as Cyclone Giselle.

The ship took on water and lost steering, hitting Barrett Reef, and coming to rest at Steeple Rock near Seatoun, where it hit the bottom and listed onto its side.

People were evacuated into lifeboats, but the tremendous winds and currents blew many people to the other side of the harbour to Eastbourne where the shore was rocky. People were pounded by waves onto the rocks and that is where most of the deaths occurred.

The Lincoln cricket team was relatively unscathed by the sinking, Peter says.

“Our captain injured his foot, but that was it. For us, we were young, fit and healthy.”

After the event, no-one really talked about it, he says.

“It must have been devastating for some, but when you’re 20, you don’t really think about it much.

“It was the mores of the time. The generation of our parents who’d been through war and you just got on with it.”

But 25 years later, at a commemoration, the emotion really came out, he says.

Rapaura man Peter Jerram was on the Wahine when it sank in Wellington harbour during a cyclone in 1968.

He is now writing a book about the disaster and is on the Wahine50 Trust.

“It drew out a lot I hadn’t realised was there.

“It was quite a major thing. This was quite a significant moment, pretty extraordinary.

“The Wahine, it was quite a modern ferry, only a couple of years old. It was one of the first roll-on roll-off ferries.”

The Wahine disaster not only affected those onboard and their

families, it also impacted Wellington communities, where residents of Seatoun and Eastbourne marked the event in ceremonies that have grown larger over the years.

Peter says it led to the setting up of the Coastguard in Wellington.

“The Coastguard didn’t exist before the Wahine and was set up afterwards as a result.

“On the day it was just volunteers,

people and their boats, police, the harbour board sent people out, but there was no co-ordinated rescue operation.”

Peter says the trust is working to have a lasting legacy.

It is fundraising for the Wellington and Mana Coastguards and working with Weta Workshop and Te Papa to develop a museum exhibition.

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The rebirth of Seatech Marine From grease under their nails to marine lube coursing their veins, the Jamieson bothers, Gavin and Malcolm, exemplify the essence of traditional within the marine industry, having immersed themselves in various aspects of it their whole life.

Their father kick-started things back in the seventies by establishing the Volvo Penta and Mercury dealership in Kaikoura and the brands have become synonymous with the boys independent successes over the years.

Both raced power boats locally and various classes internationally, and both went on to develop marine businesses: Jamieson Marine in Picton for Gavin, while Malcolm had Leisure Workz/KRB Racing, building composite race boats for the national/ international market.

With Malcolm being a Formula 1 Guru, this led Seatech to being a Mercury HiPerformance Dealer.

With over 25 years in the marine industry, the brothers have earned huge respect amongst their customers, it’s no surprise they have joined forces to maximise their strengths and to take their business to a new level.

Since September, Gavin and Malcolm, along with their respective partners, Sheriee and Zara, have taken over and rebranded Seatech Marine - a name known and trusted by many. Ironically, Seatech Marine was originally established in the eighties by Zara’s brother-in-law and, at some stage, all four

Gavin and Sheriee Jamieson, with Malcom and Zara Jamieson.

have previously worked at Seatech Marine, so know the business intimately.

It also fits with their business ‘family’ philosophy, which extends to professional colleagues, staff, and customers.

“Of course we want to make Seatech Marine bigger, brighter, and better, but not at the expense of our traditional roots,” Gavin says.

“We grew up with Volvo and Mercury, and know the brands inside out, so by combining our skills and talents, we now have something new to offer our customers, which will save them time, stress, and money.”

Seatech Marine has taken over the ‘Extreme’ Marlborough agency, with a new model arriving this month.

Gavin, Malcolm, and the team at Seatech invite existing and new customers to pop in and check out the new Extreme 570 Game King HT. Perfectly situated at Waikawa Marina, the Gateway to the Sounds, Seatech translates into less time on land, more time on the water, and more money left in your pocket.

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By Celeste Alexander Comradery, fishing trips and beach barbecues are just a few of the things on offer when you become a member of the Marlborough Anglers and Surf Casters Club.

It’s one of the oldest fishing clubs in Marlborough with a membership of around 75 currently, although more people are warmly welcome to join, says vice president David Miller.

David joined eight years ago and says the club has a huge amount to offer.

“We hold regular functions, undertake fishing trips on a charter vessel either in the Cook Strait or open sea for groper, blue cod and tarakihi.

“We also run surf cast sections and once a month try to organise trips out with members.

Members have a lot of fun and enjoy the comradery,” he says.

According to David the club also has members who are trout fishermen too.

“We also have a lot of female members... most years more often than not, the women take out the trophies,” he laughs.

“It’s a club for anyone who enjoys fishing and surf casting, so I encourage people to make contact if they are interested.”

What many people may not know is that the club has a really unique amenity.

“The club has a holiday house which sleeps around eight people, located in Sandy Bay. It gives access to recreational fishing and relaxation.

“We have rebuilt the deck, it has great outdoor space and is two minutes walk from the beach. There’s a boat that can be hired as well if people want to do a bit of fishing,” David says.

The club is having its general meeting on June 22 at the Blenheim Bowling Club at 7pm. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend.

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Marine Matters H2O for awesome The oceans cover 71 per cent (and rising) of the Earth's surface and contain 97 per cent of the Earth's water. Less than 1 per cent is fresh water, and 2-3 per cent is contained in glaciers and ice caps

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Bubbles and Bounce Lots of fun was had at Bubbles and Bounce’s 3rd birthday last Friday.

 Jessica Giddons, Zildjian Jones (7months), Cat Marsh, Zoe Marsh  Harry Nicholls (2), Julie Nicholls, Tamara McCallum and baby Payton

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 Mia Fredericks-Mullen (2) enjoying the bubbles.

Pink breakfasts Organisations all round Marlborough held pink breakfasts for breast cancer last week and the Sewing Store in Blenheim held one too.

 Noeline Stewart and Clare Vallance joined the Sewing Store pink breakfast on Friday.

 Paul and Daphne Radmall, parents of the Sewing Store’s Anna, were helping out.

 Margaret Alexander and Margaret Parker were there.

Blenheim Business Association The Blenheim Business Association held a meeting to gather ideas for the Blenheim central business district and to introduce its new committee.

 Stephen Gullery and Neil Henry came to listen to the association’s plans.

 Deedee Bancroft and Sue Avery attended.

 Terry Sloan, Mark Shaw, and Chris Nott are interested in what’s happening in Blenheim.

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Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month.

11.00am-1pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St, Blenheim. Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone.

Phone 578 9704.

Craft Fair, Havelock Town Hall Queens Birthday weekend, June 4th, 5th & 6th. 10am-4pm daily. Free entry.

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Depression Support Group You are not alone! Spend time with others who understand. Meets Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson St, Thurs 1pm-2.30pm. Ph Barb: 0277372403.

Family/Whanau For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki ph 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 3 supers, 3 x $500, raffles and refreshments available. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.

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Loved mother-in-law of Martin, John and Peter. And much loved granny of Bridie, Kate, Fergus, Lauren, Molly Rose, Hannah, and Simon. Messages to the Chetwin Family, 91a Alfred St, Blenheim 7201. We will be celebrating June’s life at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, 92 Weld St, at 1.30pm on Friday June 3 followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Neurological Foundation, Box 110022, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland 1148. Our grateful thanks to staff at Wairau Hospital.

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St Christopher’s Goodwill Friday 3rd June, 9 AM-Noon at the Church Hall Redwoodtown. Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods and books.

St John Community Shop Springlands. Don’t pout keep the chill out. We have warm jackets, snug jerseys, cosy tops, trousers, socks, boots, hats all at affordable prices.

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Talk/Tech/Teach Thursday 9.30am St Christopher’s Church Lounge. Adult colouring, iPad, mobile Phone Training. BYO books, iPads, Mobiles. Morning Tea provided. $2 donation. Phone Wendy 0212230160 or 5794446.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

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HURDLE, Kelly Anne (nee Hoar): Passed away peacefully and comfortably early morning, on Thursday May 26 2016, after a long enduring battle which she never gave up. Loved wife of Terrence, treasured granddaughter of Terry and Shirley Hoar, daughter of Louise Hoar and Colin Jones.

Much loved sister of Christin, Ella, Holly, Saxton, Kenny, Temelia, and Rose. A spoiling aunty of Dom, Paris, Charlotte, Kola, Hunter, Zarleah, Aroha, Violet, JayJay, Tahi, and Pearl.

Extended daughter of Ian, Karen, and Billy; No. 1 great-granddaughter of Alicel Kinzett, loving Mumma to Rascal, Mischief and Toothless.

Loved by many, missed by all. At peace with Nala and Hook. We all will do you proud Hun. Messages to 72 Muller Road, Blenheim 7201.

A service for Kelly was held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Tuesday May 31, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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KNOX, Ruby: It is with great sadness we, the family, mourn the passing of our beautiful girl Ruby, suddenly on Monday May 16 2016. A dearly beloved granddaughter, daughter of Donella, and treasured niece and cousin of many. A private service has been held. A big thank you to the community for the support shown.

Our precious angel is now at peace.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz MARFELL, Shirley: On Thursday May 26 2016, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Noel, much loved mother and mother-inlaw of Noeline and Graham Hood, Murray and Jo, Keith (deceased), Pam and Keith Mills, Jocelyn and John Hegglun. Loved grandmother of Jacqueline and Alistair; Tina, Fenton, Matthew and Emma; Angie and Adam; Tristan and Kadin, and a treasured great grandmother. A loved sister of Peter Francis. Messages may be sent to Apartment 9, Ashwood Park Retirement Village, 130 Middle Renwick Road, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240.

A funeral service for Shirley will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road at 11am Wednesday June 1, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz SCHOFIELD, Ronald Lawrence (Ron): On 25 May 2016 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, after a long battle with cancer. Aged 81 years.

Much loved husband of Elizabeth.

“Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God” Matthew 5: 8 Messages to PO Box 5025, Springlands, Blenheim 7240. At Ron’s request a private cremation has been held. CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES, BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

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People should use sun protection all year round when outdoorsHow if: can we help?

Our team welcomes community - they have a history of enquiries skin fromcancer, groups, Maraes, schools, etc. who would like a sun damage, or are taking medicines workshop or talk from the Cancer Society. We are that affect their skin’s light happy tosensitivity visit Picton and Ruralto Marlborough. (photosensitivity).

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Last year the NZ Transport Agency launched an investigation of the Wairau and Opawa Bridges to improve travel on State Highway 1 north of Blenheim. It was identified as part of the Government’s Accelerated Regional Roading Package (ARRP), which provided funding to progress a selection of regionally important state highway projects in order to address economic efficiency, safety, and resilience issues on our regional transport networks.

Following the investigation, the Wairau Bridge was found to be in serviceable condition. The Opawa Bridge, however, was identified for replacement and we know upgrading it is a high priority for Marlborough District Council and residents.

In January 2016 the Government announced a preferred option to build this new bridge at an estimated cost between $14 and $17.5 million.

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Travis Moriarty of Marlborough Vintners Hotel says the Marlborough wedding show was better than one he attended in Wellington.

Wedding gown models Rachel Mason and Sophie Murphy.

Gowns & beauty Wedding show a hit once again Story and photos by Celeste Alexander Couples planning their weddings found plenty of inspiration at Sunday’s Marlborough Wedding Show.

In the first hour of opening over 70 people went through the doors and from there on a steady stream continued throughout the day.

Inside there was plenty for people to see and each of the exhibitors enjoyed meeting with couples to discuss wedding details.

Co-organiser Carol Taylor says overall the show went well with plenty of people looking for things to finish off their weddings, while others made bookings for 2018.

“People seemed to really enjoy what was on offer and the exhibitors thought it was great as well.

Unfortunately one or two exhibitors could not make it to the show, so we are very sorry for any disappointment, but otherwise it was a great day,” she says.

Carol would like to thank the Marlborough Convention Centre for its support, all the exhibitors who took part and everyone who went along.

The Child Cancer Foundation Marlborough Branch was the recipient of the door entry fee, raising nearly $1000.

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Football news After a weekend of rain, football was cancelled last weekend in Marlborough to preserve the pitches and for health and safety reasons.

Seniors are repeating last weekend’s fixtures, while some juniors are skipping a week, and some competitive juniors adding last week’s fixtures to the end of the round.

Blenheim Valley Cobras sit out with a bye in the Men’s division 1 competition but player coach Mark Palmer is happy with the young team and says they are working on “getting the mental attitude right from the start” having had to come from behind to win games.

Anthony Michaels and Matt Neil are impressing for them, while club mates United and Masters square off and Central Pirates have another tough challenge facing up to Central in another club stoush.

I n t he 2nd d ivision Clubs of Marlborough Rangers have a chance to avenge their first round loss to Rangers Masters, while Trojans take on Picton No Names.

Picton Crow Tavern take on Rangers United and the improving Redwood Masters will look to beat their club mates Renegades in the Floorpride Marlborough Mariners curtain raiser on A & P 1.

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Big cash pool for Sport inbrief hunting contest

Moutere into semis

By Celeste Alexander Entries are flowing in for this weekend’s Woody Pig and Deer Hunt which roars off Friday.

If you thought the prize pool was impressive last year, manager Rowan Ingpen says the cash prizes are bigger than ever.

“Don’t miss out, make sure you get your entries in by tomorrow night, 8pm,” he says.

The first cash spot prize of $500 has been donated by Winstanley Kerridge Chartered Accountants and can be won by anyone who has entered the Open Category, with or without catching anything.

The Woodbourne Tavern has put up over $5000 in cash prizes that will be up for grabs plus there will be plenty of hunting clothing, knives and camping gear.

Every cent that comes in with the entry fees will go back into the cash prize pool, as well as a community donation to the Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Asked how entries are looking, Rowan says it’s great to see families coming back again for 2016.

“It’s a great event for families. A lot of the kids are keen and brought mum and dad along to enter as well.

“We have it so kids are free to enter and

Angus Cotching checking out one of the stags at last year's Woody Pig and Deer Hunt event in Renwick. File photo.

they each receive a goodie bag,” he says.

To give a better view of the animals entered, the Woody will have scaffolding set up for a larger display. Everything from boars, stags and goats, through to possums, rabbits and hares are expected.

The hunt kicks off Friday and the weigh in event will begin Sunday at 1pm. Prize giving will later be held at 4pm sharp.

The public is welcome to go on down to the Woodbourne Tavern which will also have bar and food specials on offer throughout the day.

Running for fun, helping others

By Celeste Alexander Blenheim woman Tai Dixon enjoys running as a way to keep fit, but this year she decided to run the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon for charity.

Tai, a midwife at Wairau Hospital, spoke to friends, family and colleagues about her challenge and got support and sponsorship.

“I entered the ‘hybrid’ category and was determined to run as much as I could. Then I thought, why not fundraise for SANDS as well.

“At first I thought I wouldn’t raise very much but at the last minute I had a flood of donations come in and I managed to raise $433,” she says.

Tai completed the half marathon in two hours, 13 minutes and 23 seconds, and she proudly ran the whole way.

“Although I had to stop for the sauvignon sorbet...I wasn’t passing that up,” she laughs.

“I was really pleased with how I did and even happier with the amount I raised, so a big

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thank you to everyone who supported me.”

SANDS is a parent-run, non-profit organisation supporting families who have experienced the death of a baby.

All of the people involved in SANDS give their time and energy voluntarily, it does not receive government funding.

SANDS Marlborough co-ordinator Sandra Remick-Sangster says the organisation plans to use the money to update their Stillborn Memory boxes, which are provided to Wairau Hospital for bereaved parents.

“The funds will allow us to upgrade our Stillborn Memory boxes by making it possible for us to include things that may help bereaved parents prepare their items such as bath products, allowing them to bathe their child (children), inkless footprint kits, booties, a muslin wrap, photo frames and hand-creams for the mother.

“The money will also go towards providing the hospital with Miscarriage Packs,” she says.

Spring Creek-based Moutere are into the semi-finals of the NPD Tasman Trophy this weekend.

There were six teams fighting for the last two places in the final series, but a number of close games decided by a point meant Moutere came from eighth for secure the last semi-final spot, joining Wanderers, Nelson, and Marist clubs.

Tasman Rugby Union chief executive Tony Lewis says any team is capable of securing the title of champions of Tasman.

The semi-finals are played tonight at 7.30pm, with Moutere playing Wanderers at Brightwater and Marist playing Nelson at Trafalgar Park.

First Tasman All Black

Liam Squire is the first homegrown Tasman player to become an All Black.

Squire is one of six new All Blacks named this week in the 2016 squad to play Wales in the June Test Series.

He was selected to the Tasman Makos squad (Mako # 94) in 2011 and has played 38 matches and scored 10 tries.

He has played Super Rugby for the Chiefs in 2014 & 2015 before moving to the Highlanders this season.

He was a Maori All Black in 2013 and trained with the All Blacks in 2014 and 2015.

Roller skating club The Blenheim Roller Skating Club is inviting the public to go along to their ‘Disco’ event next Friday (June 3) at the skating rink on Stephenson Street, next to the hockey turf.

If you already own skates, entry is only $2. If you would like to hire some of the club’s skates then entry is $5.

For more information contact 027 765 3522.

Sandra Sangster of SANDS Marlborough receives a cash donation from Tai Dixon, who fundraised while participating in the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon. Photo provided.

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