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Story and photo by Cathie Bell The health shuttle operated by St John’s has clocked up five years and many thousands of kilometres. In fact, driver Graeme Haymes says he covered 440 kilometres in one day picking up people from around the district and taking them to their doctor’s and dentist’s appointments. Continued on page 2 The St John’s health shuttle is celebrating five years in Marlborough. Graeme Faulkner, Pat Barnes, and Graeme Haymes are pictured with the shuttle.

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Health shuttle clocks up five years in the district Continued from page 1 Shuttle spokesman Graeme Faulkner says the service is wellused and has been since it was set up five years ago. Despite that, he wants to highlight the service and make sure that everyone who could use its service does so. “We want to celebrate five years of service for the health shuttle. “We’re still going strong, still out

there, doing all medical based appointments over the whole area of Marlborough, although Picton and Blenheim are our busiest areas.” The health shuttle takes people from their homes to medical appointments and return, Graeme says. That includes dental appointments and also includes transporting people to events such as those offered by Alzeimers Marlborough. It is a free service, although a dona-

tion is welcome, Graeme says. The health shuttle is part-funded by the Primary Health Organisation. “We’re mainly taking elderly people but we are open to anyone with need, particularly mothers with kids, for dental appointments and medical appointments, we’re more than happy to take them. We have carseats for children.” The service has a staff of 17 altogether, Graeme says, some who have

been with the health shuttle since it started five years ago. “We always look forward to any extra people interested, we’d like to hear from them.” Some days are busier for shuttle drivers than others. Mondays tend to be a bit slower, with fewer appointments scheduled, but driver Graeme Haymes says that just the other day, he drove 440 kilometres in one day ferrying people around.

Falcon trust benefits from charity ball Story and photo by Cathie Bell Last month’s charity ball has raised over a thousand dollars for the Marlborough Falcon Trust. Charity ball committee chairman James Ryan presented a cheque to falcon trust chairman Andy Frost. Andy says the trust is delighted to receive the donation from the charity ball. “It is wonder ful that in the Marlborough community there are volunteers who enjoy organising wonderful events for Marlburians.” He says the night of the ball was ‘awesome’ with great music, wonderful food, and people having fun, ‘getting dressed up and, judging by the intensity of the dancing, keeping fit at the same time’. The falcon trust’s primary aim is to increase the number of karearea in the wild, but also has a broader aim of spearheading general conservation with a ‘magnificent’ endemic species, he says. “We’re a conservation organisation, and we only have to look around Marlborough to witness our superb

Falcon Trust’s Diana Dobson and Andy Frost accept a cheque from the Marlborough Charity Ball’s James Ryan and Charlotte Patterson.

natural environment with the Richmond Ranges, Marlborough Sounds, Nelson Lakes, and the two Kaikoura Ranges. Conservation is important to our region.” The trust is lucky to be supported by multinational Pernod Ricard, Andy says, but small sponsors add a local

connection. James says the organisers are pleased to support a local trust, and future events will also support local organisations. All the ball’s proceeds have gone to the trust, he says. “It was a really great night. All the

feedback has been really good. Next year, it will be bigger and better.” The ball was held at the Brancott Winery in Riverlands on June 25, and James thanks the businesses backing the charity ball, especially Pernod Ricard, BPM, Cinnamon House, and Omega Seafood.

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Improving the main street, little bit by little bit By Cathie Bell Pelorus community pre-schoolers have made their mark, and everyone has the opportunity to add their bit to a beautification project going on in Havelock’s main street. Havelock Enhancement Working Group project leader Glynnis Paton says the feedback about the mosaics has been ‘amazing’. Glynnis says ‘something is happening’ in Havelock. A stroll down the main road this summer will go past the Havelock i-SITE, the Community Hub, Havelock Community Office all operating out of the ‘Eyes on Nature’ historic building next to the Town Hall. Not far is the Rutherford Pickering Memorial where on the kerbing a mosaic featuring bird tiles is taking shape. She says the Havelock Community Plan identified beautification as a priority initiative for the town’s future development and this project is well on its way to contributing to the visual streetscape of the main road. The group made an application to the Marlborough District Council’s creative communities scheme to provide supplies and material, Glynnis says. “A call out for donations from FlooringXtra in Blenheim and from the local community provided a generous assortment of tiles for the project to get underway.” The mosaic features art tiles of tui, fantail, morepork and kereru, the native birds that are seen and heard in the hills behind the park, she says. The donated tiles are used to create an abstract free form style linking the bird tiles.

Nominations for people interested in standing for the Marlborough District Council, as mayor, or for the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board have opened. People have until noon on August 12 to put their names forward for election. Electoral official Mike Porter says two nominations have been received so far, both from sitting councillors. Brian Dawson is standing as a candidate for mayor and for the Blenheim ward, and David Oddie in the Marlborough Sounds ward.

Vandals have ripped out the community table tennis table at Blenheim’s pop up park ‘Mitchells on Wynen’, a sports space opened for public use in March. It provided an urban play space for children with a basketball hoop and the table tennis table along with a container of sports gear for public use. Council Reserves and amenities officer Robert Hutchinson says it is extremely disappointing to see what’s happened and we will now have to consider whether it’s worth replacing. It will cost $1500 to repair the table and $500 to fix the turf, he says.

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The new main street mosaics in Havelock are visited by a group of children and teachers from the Pelorus Community Pre- School.

Glynnis says she and Anne Boddy, who is also leading the project, are amazed at the positive feedback from locals and visitors who stop by and comment on the artwork. The Havelock Enhancement Working Group organises community working bees every Saturday, dry weather only, from 11.00am to midday and everyone is welcome to join in. In between times, the working group continues on with the mosaic

and has already had the Pelorus Community Pre-schoolers add their artistic flair to the mosaic, Glynnis says “After the school holidays, we look forward to working with a group of children from the Havelock School,” she says. “Anyone is welcome to join us whether you are arty or not and what a great way to meet other people. We plan on completing the mosaic by end of October just in

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Omaka’s new wing a drawcard By Cathie Bell The Second World War-themed extension at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre has hosted its first conference event with flying colours. The Aggregate and Quarrying Association held its national conference in Blenheim last week with about 400 people attending a lunch on Friday at Omaka. The bulk of the conference was at the ASB Civic Theatre Destination Marlborough also hosted two people from Tourism NZ’s business events team as part of work the two organisations do to attract international conferences to the region through their Business Events

Advocates programme. Association president Roger Parton says the theatre was a great venue for a conference. “It’s a wonderful addition to the convention centre facilities there, the two together are making Marlborough a great place to come.” He says New Zealand is desperately short of good conference venues. “Blenheim has good space for plenaries, exhibitions space, and it is supported by good accommodation and supported by good catering too.” Roger says he was also involved with the Rural Contractors’ Federation, which

held its national conference in Blenheim last year. “I’ve been running conferences since 1991, I know what I’m looking for. This is excellent.” Destination Marlborough’s trade development manager Wendy Desiles says the Tourism New Zealand visit went very well. “They were impressed to see the new ASB theatre setting up for the Quarry conference in partnership with the Marlborough Convention Centre. I also took them to see the expansion work in progress at Chateau Marlborough and the new exhibition and function space at Omaka.”

Entertainer’s show postponed Children’s entertainment Party Confidential has been postponed until October. The show was to have run on Monday, but Australian entertainer Sean Murray had a family emergency and the show was cancelled.

A sign at the ASB Civic Theatre says it will be offered again on October 4, and people can either exchange their tickets or get a full refund at the theatre’s box office. Fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,

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Man helps rare birds Blenheim man Mike Bell will speak at public meetings today and tomorrow about his ground-breaking conservation work on the Chatham Islands with the critically endangered taiko seabirds. The taiko, or magenta petrel, was thought to be extinct until rediscovered in 1978 by amateur ornithologist David Crockett. Now a community conservation group, Chatham Islands Taiko Trust, is spearheading the project to save this species from extinction.

Mike provides leadership to the group as it delivers ground breaking conservation in one of the most challenging work environments in the country, and he will talk to the Kaipupu Point Sanctuary group’s meeting tonight at 7pm at Endeavour Park Pavilion in Picton, and tomorrow night at 7.30pm to the Forest and Bird monthly meeting in the Blenheim School Hall. All are welcome, with tonight’s meeting being a gold coin donation to Kaipupu Point.

Water meters proposed Water meters are being proposed for Havelock to help pinpoint leaks in the township’s water supply network and to allow property owners to monitor their consumption and reduce water use, after figures showing Havelock homes use a third more water than other properties in Marlborough. Havelock’s 500 properties (not including the port area) have the highest water consumption in Marlborough, averaging more than 1000 litres per person a day, up to 300 litres more than Blenheim, Picton and Renwick properties. But that extra use could be leaks in the system. Council’s assets and services manager Richard Coningham says meters would help to pinpoint the leaks in Havelock’s aging water reticulation system. The township’s water comes from a shallow aquifer where intruding seawater causes

corrosion and taste issues. Council has allocated funding in its Long Term Plan to search for an improved water source. Chairman of the Havelock Water Committee councillor Graeme Barsanti says if the town can reduce its water take by about 30 per cent, salt intrusion will reduce but council will still need to find a new water source. Finding a new water source remains a priority, he says. In the meantime, water meters should be installed for monitoring only and Council will pay for them from its Forestry Reserve. There’s already a budget in place to investigate the use of water metering for Renwick in 2017-18 as part of its water supply improvements and it may reduce costs to deal with both areas together. Council’s assets and services committee will consider the proposal next week.

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Helicopter rescues three Three people have been rescued from a snow-clad mountain in the Nelson Lakes area. The Nelson Marlborough Rescue helicopter was despatched after the Rescue Coordination Centre in Wellington received signals from an emergency locator beacon around 5pm on Monday. The signal was tracked to an area between West Sabine Hut and Travers saddle, but the helicopter crew had difficulty finding the

party because of a poor signal. Further satellite hits relocated the area higher than originally searched to the Travers Saddle where the three were found sheltering in a snow cave they had built. A St John Intensive Care paramedic was off loaded near their shelter and assessed the party. The three were then lifted off the mountain and flown to Nelson, with two suffering mild hypothermia.

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Tickled by feathered friends at bird show Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Over 1000 people went along to the Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon, Game and Duck Show at the weekend, many who managed to make a feathered friend or two along the way. An array of beautiful birds were on display to the public on Friday and Saturday at the Marlborough Riding for Disabled arena. Squeals of delight could be heard from children who got up close to hand feed the birds, and there was plenty of intrigue from others who had never seen some of the more unusual breeds up close. Show secretary Kevin Sowman says it was another very successful show with 550 entries, and for an event that is in its 129th year it’s “great to see it’s still gaining in popularity”. “We had excellent feedback from those who entered from out of town, all of whom said they would return again next year. “Plus it’s great to see the number of entries and public going through increasing. It’s still very popular in Blenheim,” he says.

Many of the local entries managed to win championship titles as well as placings and certificates. Dave and Marie Booker and their grandson Charlie won the South Island Championships in the heavy breeds. Helen Croudis and son Mitch both won South Island Championships in the hard feathered bantams, and the McGruddy family of Picton managed a number of major award winners in the pigeon section. New to the show, Grace Brydon of Renwick competed for the second time this year in a range of sections, but her major win came from the heavy breeds. “It’s great to see new and young people coming into the show and doing well,” Kevin says. The New Zealand Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Association has a membership of around 30 and first began in 1887. Even world wars didn’t stop the association. Despite many of the committee members going to World War Two, members decided to carry on, rather than to put the association into recess.

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Sounds a memorable starting point Author Gareth Solomon grew up in Marlborough, and he tells Cathie Bell about why the Marlborough Sounds has such a starring role in his scifi fantasy thriller novel, even though he lives in Melbourne now. Gareth Solomon’s book, Footsteps from the Shadows, is a fantastic story mixing aspects of ancient Chinese mythology and history with a thriller around Chinese triads stealing historic treasures from Te Papa, the national museum in Wellington. But a large part of the action is based in the Marlborough Sounds, including possibly the most memorable scene in the book, a dive to a wrecked boat, lost in a mystical storm just inside Queen Charlotte Sound. It proves the turning point for one of the book’s two main heroes. Gareth is based in Melbourne, Australia now, and has a new career as a mortgage broker, but he spent the first 25 years of his life living in Marlborough. The Marlborough Sounds were a huge part of his life, and he spent many happy hours there diving. “I did a huge amount of diving in the Sounds, and I started diving at nine years of age. I worked as a commercial diving instructor. “It’s just my happy place really. “When I was mucking around with writing as a novice, my sister-in-law said ‘write what you know’. That was one of the things I know about, and I still love the Marlborough Sounds.” Footsteps from the Shadows is his first book, and he says it wasn’t an easy process. “I wrote a book. How long did it take? That’s the $1million question. It wasn’t a linear process, it was kind of involved. “I started it when I was about 27, I wrote a little bit and realised it wasn’t very good. “So I went away, I learnt how to write, then I had a bad accident and took a few years off. “I started again when I was 31 or so, about nine years ago. I wrote about 40,000 words and my computer fried itself. I lost everything, it wasn’t backed up.

“I questioned whether I wanted to be a writer at all. “Then, I moved to Melbourne. I decided this was it, I’d gone too far not to do it. “So I started fresh, and it took three years to write it, another couple of years to edit it, it was not a linear process.” Gareth says he was keen to include his ‘love’ for history in his writing, and he’s most interested in the ‘off-beat history’ of Asian nations, and well as his love of diving. The novel grew from there, he says. “The dive where Chris and his brother Drew get into trouble is the first scene from the book I wrote. “I used to work at the Blenheim Dive Centre, Kevin Bailey told a story about diving on the Mikhail Lermontov, about someone who got stuck and people having to sit on board the dive boat and having to wait till he couldn’t come back. That story stuck in my mind.” Gareth says wreck diving is amazing. There is a wreck by Karaka Point which is used as part of a divemaster’s course, he says. “Basically you go in through the hull and out through the cabin. “Once three people have been through, you can’t see anything, the silt is all stirred up and it’s impossible…I have good underwater navigation but I ended up in the wrong way. The silt started up, it cuts out all the light.” Footsteps from the Shadowns came out in September last year to ‘not enough reaction’,

Gareth Solomon has set his fantasy thriller in the Marlborough Sounds.

Gareth laughs. “It’s sort of trickling out there… I’ve released the book, now I have to figure out how to market it to people.” He is working on a sequel, but isn’t sure when that will be published.

He still comes to Marlborough for his holidays. His Mum and Dad are in Wellington now, but his brother and aunties and uncles and cousins are all in Marlborough. The chances are Marlborough will star in the sequel as well.

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Ken Ha m’s Music Works has long been a welcoming place where those who are musically minded can call it their own. L o cat e d on Scot t Street, Ken Ham’s Music Works is proud to be one of Marlborough’s longest standing businesses owned by Ken and wife Karenne. “We are doing what we set out to do 33 years ago and are still happily doing so,” Ken says. Not only do Ken and Karenne enjoy sharing their passion and love for music, but they also encourage people to pick up an instrument and try it for themselves. “We have customers who come back to tell us how much they are enjoying their instruments. That’s what’s special about what we do,” Ken says. Ken Ham’s Music Works specialises in everything from grand pianos through to guitar picks, as well as a wide array of sound systems. “If it’s a small compact sound system or something much more sophisticated, we have it. “Come in and see our friendly and enthusiastic team, including Ged and James and find out what’s new and different,” Ken says.

Love the feeling of clean carpet in your home, but dirt, dust and pet hair have left their mark? It’s time to call in the professionals. Dan Riddell of Superior Carpet Cleaning is a specialist when it comes to cleaning, refreshing and removing stains in all types of carpet. “Getting your carpets properly cleaned is one of the easiest ways to improve your indoor air quality and improve the health of your home environment. I do everything from exit cleans for house tenants to advanced stain treatment through to routine carpet cleaning including tile and grout cleaning,” he says. Another area Dan specialises in is the methamphetamine testing of houses. He is independent and certified and all tests are assessed in a laboratory. “This means there is no conflict of interest and I work to the guidelines set out by the Ministry of Health. Locally owned and operated Superior Carpet Cleaning is your number one choice. Call Dan today.

Every motorist understands the importance of having good quality tyres to keep them safe on the road. So when it comes to have them replaced, checked or correctly inflated who do they go see? Independent Tyre Specialists Marlborough (ITS). Owned by Andrew Morton and Robyn Morrison, the ITS team goes out of its way to provide motorists with friendly and knowledgeable service. There is a huge assortment of tyres stocked to suit most needs and what ever isn’t, can be ordered overnight. New to ITS is a growing range of off-road motorcycle tyres, as well as on road stock and with Andrew being an avid rider himself, he has plenty of knowledge and experience in that area. For customers wanting a wheel alignment carried out, ITS has a working relationship with a business next door and can offer inclusive packages. Conveniently located on Main Street, ITS is open six days a week and also operates a 24 hour call out service.

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This weekend is going to be a momentous celebration for Blenheim business Lynfords Furniture. Owners Kay and Lindsay Thomason are celebrating 20 years of being in business, an incredible feat and one they want to thank their customers for. To mark the occasion they will be hosting an in-store event on1allonly! weekend with additional perks on Sunday like free coffee, wine tasting and a sausage sizzle for guests. “This is our way to thank the community for the continued support shown to us.” Lynfords Furniture has been in its new building on Scott Street for four years. The large open showroom floor has enabled Kay and Lindsay to stock a huge array of New Zealand-made and imported furniture, including being the flagship store in the area for Stressless. Everything is personally chosen by the management staff for its quality and unique style. “We are often complimented on what we have in store, even by out of town customers who love the colours and styles. “Another thing we are known for is our New Zealand-made lounge suites where customers can personalise their sofa by selecting from our huge range of fabric samples. This goes hand in hand with Kay’s expertise and qualifications in interior design where she can help

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customers with their selection,” Lindsay says. In addition to furniture and decor, Lynfords Furniture also has the largest range of Sealy beds in Marlborough on show. All furniture can be delivered and for customers who are unsure of how furniture may fit with their home’s decor, Lynfords offers a very popular ‘Appro Service’.

If something isn’t a match, there is plenty of great advice that can be given and more furniture styles to choose from. Call in and see Lindsay, Kay and the team at Lynfords Furniture and better yet, celebrate their 20 year milestone by going along on Sunday and find out about winning a free Stressless recliner.

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History of Lynfords - a family affair In celebrating Lynfords Furniture’s 20 years in business, owners Kay and Lindsay Thomason look back to where it all began. Lindsay had specialised in floor covering and furniture for most of his working life before he moved to Blenheim in 1995 to be with Kay. While waiting for their qualifications and training to run a small rest home they purchased, Lindsay leased a small shop in Scott Street, the area now leased by Salvation Army. The shop was named Lynfords, derived from Lindsay’s first name and Kay’s maiden name ‘Mugford’. Seven months later Michael Fitzpatrick invited them to lease half of his new premises at 13 Maxwell Road. Lindsay worked alone there for some time, then as the business grew he took on an additional staff member. Kay, who was still working as a laboratory technician at Wairau Hospital, would help do the deliveries at night in an old Bedford truck with Lindsay. “They were fun times, meeting and socialising with customers -

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many of whom became friends,” they say. Michael Fitzpatrick’s business was expanding so the decision was made to relocate back to Scott Street. Lynfords Furniture moved into 7 Scott Street and also had a bulk store on Grove Road. Kay eventually left her laboratory job to pursue her other ‘love’ of interior design. The Grove Road store developed into Furniture First in the old auction rooms, an offshoot of Lynfords.

As time went on a recession hit imports so Lindsay and Kay decided to do what retailers do best... retail! “Our Blenheim store had so many Nelson customers so we opened a shop in Richmond,” they say. Kay’s son Hamish was working in the business by then and soon after Lindsay’s sister Linda and his son Shaun joined the staff in Richmond. Kay’s daughter Abbey now works in the Blenheim store as well. “It’s become very much a family business which is something we are

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very proud of.” Lynfords Blenheim went on to move into 43 Scott Street in order to have more space for its growing store and the Richmond store moved to Stoke, also for a larger premises. “There’s been a few moves and changes as the stores have grown, but none of this could have been achieved without the support of our customers, many who we now call friends. “It’s been a wonderful 20 years and we plan to continue on as a family business into the future.”

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THOMPSETT-MARSDEN: Melissa and Theo are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Isla Elizabeth Gail (8lb 4oz) at 10.19pm on June 15, 2016 at Wairau Hospital. A huge thank you to Gwen, Kelly, Gin, theatre staff and all the maternity staff. Isla is doing well and mum and dad are over the moon with their precious daughter. Photo provided.

HOLDAWAY: Richard and Mary are excited to announce the safe arrival of their first baby Frederick Alan (9lb 1oz) on July 9th, 2016 at 8.48pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our amazing midwife Mandy Stanton, Dr Isabel Camano, all the maternity staff and Grandma Deirdre. Photo provided.

LAMB: Jeremy, Leann and proud big brother Alex are pleased to announce the arrival of Devon Henry (9lb 11oz) at 5.16pm on July 19, 2016 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Shona Wills and all the maternity staff at Wairau Hospital.

RUAWHARE: Peter, Sarah and proud big brother Romeo are happy to announce the arrival of a new baby girl (8lb 4oz) at 5.45pm on July 14, 2016 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Rhianne Lamb and all the maternity staff.

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Health promotion involves encouraging people to increase awareness of, and improve, their health. It focuses on individual behaviour as well as social and environmental factors that may contribute to a person’s overall health. While there are some factors that affect our health which we have no control over, such as genetics and ageing, there are some positive lifestyle changes we can take ownership of. A healthy, balanced diet and regular physical activity are lifestyle choices we can make to help lower some of the modifiable risks of developing common cancers and chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Winter is here and with the change in season often comes a change in the way we take care of ourselves. Cold mornings and earlier sunsets means, for a lot of us, that motivation to exercise reduces and food consumption increases. Whether for comfort, warmth or boredom this creates unhealthy habits during winter. We know a balanced diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables and limited saturated fats and sugars is good for us. Remember the healthy food pyramid from school? Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals as well as fibre to keep us fuller for longer, while processed foods provide a lot of calories but offer little in the way of nutrients. Seasonal produce is often cheaper. Examples include apples, oranges, pump-

Healthy on the go snack ideas: • nuts or trail mix (approx. 15 almonds = 1 serve) • fruit • wholegrain crackers with hummus/ pesto/cheese/tomato • vege sticks with hummus • pottle of yoghurt (unsweetened) • unsalted popcorn Exercise ideas in the winter: Indoor swimming, aqua jogging, dancing, pilates, yoga – workout DVDs or YouTube videos are a great way to try these at home.

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kin, parsnip, cauliflower and carrots or frozen vegetables. Think about making your plate colourful with a variety of non-processed, non-packaged whole foods. Be aware of portion sizes. The basic plate model guideline suggests half your plate is fruit and vegetables, one quarter lean protein and one quarter carbohydrate. Regular physical activity improves heart health, bone strength and helps you maintain a healthy weight. It can also improve sleep and overall mental health. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic (cardio) physical activity, five times per week as per Ministry of Health guidelines. Make your nutrition and health a priority this winter and feel the benefits of increased energy levels, improved sleeping pattern, mood and overall wellbeing. Run up and down the stairs. Try jogging or skipping on the spot while you watch TV. Do squats or push ups during ad breaks. When was the last time you tried a new recipe? The Healthy Food Guide provides evidence based advice for healthy eating as well as free recipes for healthy, affordable eating. Take a look at http://www.healthyfood. co.nz or visit http://myfamily.kiwi/foods for more healthy meal ideas.

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Wednesday July 20, 2016

Bastille Day Raupo Café held a special event for the French national day, Bastille Day.

 Chefs Julian Butterlin and Jugal Kishore dished up great food.

 Raupo managers Taryn Gilbert and Stephane Ughetto, with staff member Chanel Conner got into the French spirit of the evening.

Poultry Champs

 Kim Gilbert and Caitlin Bailey enjoyed dinner at Raupo’s Bastille Night dinner.

The best of breeds were on show last weekend.

 Bradley Judd checking out the poultry show and feeding a

 Matthew McGruddy (10) with his champion homer pigeon.

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The Blenheim Business Association brainstormed for ideas for the central business district.

 Steve Austin from the Marlborough Museum and urban designer Den Aitken were on hand to talk.

 Karen Gibb, Liz McElhinney, Karen Stevenson, and Sharon Hansen put their ideas in the mix.

 Mark Davis and Win Greenaway get ready to run the CBD Beers and Ideas session.

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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.

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Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 2 supers, raffles and meals available. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.

BENSEMAN, Nigel Eric (Nige): Died suddenly but peacefully on Sunday July 17 2016 at his home. Much loved Dad of Phillip and Mel, and the late Gary, and Ligi, and Tim and Hannah. Loved Grandad of Mya, and Charlotte; and Oliver. Loved father figure of Sarah. Loved brother of Caroline, Kelvin, the late Graeme (Fluff), Gavin, and Hayden. Loved uncle and friend. Messages to 28 Clyde Street, Renwick 7204. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Epilepsy Foundation NZ would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 76330, Manukau, Auckland 2241. A service for Nige will be held at the Renwick Community Memorial Hall, 39 High Street, Renwick, at 1pm on Friday July 22, followed by interment at Upper Wairau Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service 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.

Community Elder Care Thursday programmes for eldery, St Christopher’s. Talk/Tech/Teach. Keeping U Moving. Older persons seminars. More info 579 4446 or 021 2230160 leave name and number.

Marlborough Community Law Seminar Restructuring or redundancy best practice, other options. 26th July 2-4.00pm at Community Law, 16 Market St.

Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support St John Community Shop 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.

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). Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125. Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Springlands. Buzz on in to buy beds, bric’a’brac, books, boots, bags and beautiful clothes. (Make an offer on our many single beds available) Ph. 5781754

acknowledgement Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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GEBBIE, Martha Margaret (Margaret): Born Inverness Scotland 1932, died July 13 2016 Blenheim. Beloved wife of William (Jock) Gebbie for almost 62 years. Much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Jacki and Dennis Baker, William and Josephine Gebbie, Terry and Brendan Lamain, Karen (deceased) and Fred Taylor, and Alastair Gebbie. Adored grandmother of Andrew, Kerian, James, Matthew, Simon, Rebecca (deceased), Alex, Sam, Jack and Juan. Loved great-grandmother of Leon, Isaac, Riley, Liam, Ella and Izabel. Will be sadly missed by all her family in NZ and Scotland. Thank you to all the staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village and Dr Gardiner. Messages may be sent to c/- 11A Hale Street, Blenheim 7201. At Margaret’s request, a private service has been held Monday July 18. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

in memoriam PREECE, Audrey: Passed away July 20th, 2015. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Sadly missed by Graeme, Ngaire, Matt, Beck, Amanda, Jason and her loving grandchildren.

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Senior Administrator Taylor Pass Honey Co is the largest vertically integrated honey operation in the South Island. While Marlborough is our home, we have a number of beekeeping hubs throughout the South Island which service over 9000 hives. Our premium honey is extracted and packed in our Blenheim based, state of the art processing facilities and exported around the world. The company is in significant growth mode and as such is expanding its team of people. We now wish to appoint a Senior Administrator to support our Field Operations Manager in this newly created position based in Blenheim. In this role you will: • Prepare landowner contracts, manage the landowner database and assist with implementing the landowner strategy; • Provide general administration support to the Field Operations Manager; • Assist with organising seasonal staff and visas; and • Enter purchase orders and prepare invoices. To be successful in this role, you will: • Have previous experience working as a senior administrator; • Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point; • Be a strong team player, who is also capable of working independently; • Have previous leadership experience; and • Be able to work with people at all levels with confidence.

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We are looking for a Chef and assistant manager who is a true professional that can lead, create and innovate. (Mr.Asian and Noodle Corner at Blenheim). The candidate should hold relevant experience or qualification. Hard working and responsible person. Have knowledge with Asian cuisine and Asian food. Please apply with your cover letter and CV nzpolarisgroup@gmail.com or Dom 03-5779918

CASUALS WANTED Do you have a passion for the Elderly? Are you flexible and willing to go the extra mile with a “can do attitude”? We are looking for people to be available as casuals for our facility to cover a variety of shifts in Caregiving, Housekeeping, Kitchen, and Laundry. If you think you have got what it takes we look forward to hearing from you. Please call at reception for an application form or email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz

VINEYARD MACHINERY OPERATORS & TRELLIS MAINTENANCE PERSON The Seaview Vineyard is located in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. At approximately 1,000 hectares and growing, it is one of New Zealand’s largest premium vineyards with a burgeoning reputation for the sustainable production of high quality grapes. Reporting to the Vineyard Manager, we are seeking highly motivated experienced individuals with wide ranging experience in vineyard operations to join our dedicated team. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will possess the following attributes: • Proven vineyard experience with good track record and references • Reliable with a strong work ethic • The desire to join a team which is intent on being the best • Good practical skills • A strong team player • Good sense of humour and can do attitude • Ability to work long and varied hours as required A competitive wage will be given to the successful applicant and transport to and from our Seddon-based vineyard will be provided. Please send your application to gareth.goodsir@yealands.co.nz or P.O Box 545 Blenheim.

CASUAL LABOURER required for house and garden mainten a n c e wo r k . C l e a n criminal record and drivers license required. Preferable experience with chainsaws, lawnmowers and hedge trimmers, and HT license but not essential. Immediate start, contact 02102517563 or email soundspropertycare@ windowslive.com

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Alex McCallum and Luke Marchant receive a lesson in bagpipes from tutor and fellow piper Neil MacDonald. Photo provided.

Anthem singer to headline Celtic concert By Celeste Alexander The iconic sounds of bagpipes and cheerful melodies of Scottish music will make August 14 a day to remember for those attending an up and coming concert organised by the Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band. The concert, titled ‘Celtic in the Kirk’ will be held at the St Andrews Church. This is the second time the Blenheim band has hosted this concert. What will be making this concert unique is the line up of invited guests who will hit the stage with their own special performances. The headline act will be Elin Thomas, Welsh-born Blenheim teacher who was chosen to sing her country’s national anthem at three rugby tests between the All Blacks and Wales last month. Band drum major Alan Kernick says it’s “marvellous” to have Elin headlining the concert. “To see her on television singing, and then

to hear her in person is amazing. She’s a very talented singer and I’m sure most would agree,” he says. Also performing will be one of the band’s youngest players, 12-year-old Kurt Simcic who will be playing the fiddle, as well as a group called ‘Without Strings Attached’. Complementing the music will be dancers from the Marlborough Academy of Dance showcasing both Scottish and Irish dancing. “It’s our hope that the community will come along and enjoy what the concert has to offer. Even if you have Scottish or Celtic ancestry...come along we welcome anyone,” Alan says. The concert starts at 2:30pm and the cost of entry is $15 per adult and $10 per child, sales at the door. Money raised from the concert will go towards the band attending the New Zealand National Pipe Band Championships in March next year.

Green prescriptions get youth moving Green Prescriptions for Active Families are delivering positive results, the Government says. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says more children and young people taking part in Active Families are seeing the benefits of eating healthy food and being active. “The latest Green Prescription Active Families Survey Report to April 2016 shows 87 per cent of participating families found they had noticed positive changes, including their child or young person having more energy and more confidence, as well as sleeping better. “The lifestyle changes are also being sustained over time for the majority of children and young people which is a great result.” Green Prescription Active Families programmes are community-based initiatives designed to increase physical activity in children and young people aged five to 18, and their family. A survey was carried out earlier this year, and clients from the Marlborough Primary Health Organisation were surveyed as part of the report published this week.

The latest Green Prescription Active Families Survey Report found: • 76 per cent of participating families said their child or youth spent more time being active since their referral, and this increase was sustained over time for three quarters of participants referred last year. • The main changes noted by families included their child or youth having more energy, feeling stronger and fitter, and more confident. Many also noticed their child or youth had lost weight, felt better, and slept better. As of June this year, just over 1,000 children, young people and their families had been referred to the programme. Nearly half of participating children, 46 per cent, were from low income families. Jonathan says the programme helps families make sustainable changes through encouragement, education, nutritional guidance and advice, realistic goal setting and on-going support. “Younger family members may now be referred to the programme through the new Raising Healthy Kids health target which is part of the Government’s Childhood Obesity Plan.”

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Speedway sportsperson of the year celebrated By Celeste Alexander The speedway season is currently closed so for local drivers like Gavin Marshall it’s the time where they rebuild motors, chassis and car bodies for the season ahead. Gavin is one of Eastern States Speedway’s stock car drivers and a member of the Eastern States Titans stockcar team. The past 2015/2016 season has been a real highlight for Gavin who has a string of titles under his belt from a full on year of racing. His achievements were recognised at the ESS club’s prize giving ceremony recently where he was named ‘Sportsperson of the Year’ for the past season. Other hard fought battles include the King of the Coast held in Greymouth and the Canterbury Stockcar Champs. The Canterbury Stockcar Championships is a hotly contended event so it was a huge upset when an out-of-town car took the title. There was a field of 28 Christchurch cars and two Blenheim

drivers, although one was from Christchurch racing for the ESS club. “It’s a pretty hard fought title to win especially for an out of towner. I think it was hard to swallow for the Christchurch boys,” he laughs. Being a member of the Eastern States Titans saw Gavin travel with the team to Gisborne for the New Zealand Stockcar Teams Champs in February. This will be the ninth year that Gavin has raced with the Titans. L o ok i ng for wa rd to t he 2016/2017 speedway season, Gavin, like many other club members, is in the process of making some changes to his racing strategy. He is building two new chassis, one of which he plans to race. All the work he does is from his business, Speedworld at the Riverlands Industrial Estate. The stockcar he had built for the past season that featured higher race specifications will be driven by his partner Melissa Gifford.

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Club rugby finals

Central is up against Waitohi this weekend in the division one club rugby finals on Saturday, after hard-fought semifinal games last weekend. The division two finals will be between Marlborough Boys’ College Old Boys and Moutere. The division two finalists will meet in the curtain raiser to the division one final on Saturday.

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Local couple Gavin Marshall and Melissa Gifford are looking forward to the up and coming speedway season. Photo by Rebecca Maling. “Mel and I are looking to do more racing in the North Island, so I’m expecting a lot more contact and perhaps some rivalry too,” he laughs.

“There might be a North Island driver that sees a South Island car on the track and thinks ‘I’m gonna hit that guy’, so it should make for some interesting racing,” he says.

Several Marlborough gymnasts made their mark at the Top of the South competition at the Saxton Sports House in Nelson last weekend. T h e s tr o n g M ar lb o r o u g h contingent, spearheaded by former international competitor Anna Tempero who took out the women’s step 10 crown, claimed seven first overall positions and other placings.

Squash club to help stricken member By Cathie Bell A call for donations to help a member of the Marlborough Boys’ College Squash Club whose wife is seriously ill has been met with an ‘outstanding’ response. Bronwyn Brown is organising a squash tournament and auction next weekend to raise money to help club member Chris McMurtrie and his young family after wife Emily Stein was diagnosed with cancer. Chris is a teacher at Marlborough Boys’ College and has taken time off work to be with his family. Bronwyn says the fundraising is being done in two parts – the squash tournament which will be run over three days, and then an auction on Saturday evening. The squash tournament, to be held at the clubrooms on the corner of Scott and Stephenson Streets, is open to anyone whether

they are graded or ungraded, she says. It costs $20 for adults and $10 for juniors, with all proceeds going to Chris. The games will be played on Thursday night for locals, and for away players on Friday and Saturday. There will be eight draws so only three games for each play, she says. After the tournament ends, the auction will be held, Bronwyn says. “People have been very generous and we have had some great donations,” she says. These include $250 from Interislander, return flights to Wellington for two by Soundsair, a $1200 lawnmower from Norwood, and four nights’ accommodation in Queenstown valued at $1800 from the Hawtins. “Now we just need people to show up,” she says.

Knockout Cup in senior men’s football contest It’s knockout cup time for Marlborough Football to close off the season and top seeds Blenheim Valley United sat out with a bye. Rangers City had the biggest score line beating Woodbourne 6-1 in what began as an 8 versus 8 game at the beginning of the 90 minutes. Blenheim Valley Cobras navigated a tricky encounter over Clubs of Marlborough Rangers winning 4-2 as their fitness and youth came to the fore. Central were too good beating Redwood Renegades 5-1 with Steve McCaa scoring a brace. Ben Clarke scored a hatrick for Blenheim Valley Masters as they saw off Trojans 5-2 and Michael Jay scored 4 goals as Central Pirates beat Redwood Masters 6-1.

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Enquiry from $679,000

PRIVATE OASIS ON 1500M2

N M PE 2.30P

N SU

www.mikepero.com/RX853953

44 Lucas Street, Riversdale

Enquiry from $239,000

A GREAT BUY STILL EXISTS…….IN MARLBOROUGH TODAY

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r p e r Mo McLauchlan Street

HUGE DEMAND FOR HOMES/SECTIONS CONTINUES… $200,000 - $800,000 (all locations)

I’M SELLING - ARE YOU? I’M THE SELLING SPECIALIST Podium Award Winner May 2016

Scott Street

Debbie Webster

03 578 3760 • 021 797 454

debbie.webster@mikepero.com 6 Bythell Place (next to Scotch Wine Bar)

NO.1 Salesperson in New Zealand www.mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)