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By Cathie Bell The Marlborough Artisan Market is stepping up into the breach left by the demise of the wine and food market.

Artisan market co-ordinator Debbie Carter says the artisan market will hold a special event on Friday February 10 from 10am until 4pm around Liz Davidson Park as a buildup to the Saturday Marlborough Wine and Food Festival at Brancott.

Continued on page 2 Debbie Carter and Denise Stephens from the Marlborough Artisan Market toast the hosting of a special market in Liz Davidson Place next month.

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Artisan market steps up to hold CBD festival event Continued from page 1 The Sun reported last week that wine and food market organiser Ted Laws had decided not to run a Blenheim central business district market before the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival this year.

Ted has organised the market, which was usually held in Market Street between 9am and 4pm on the Friday before the festival, since 2009, when he ‘took over the late Richard Harvey’s dream of having a vibrant busy central business district’, he says.

He was unwilling to go into details, but says there was ‘ongoing objections’ from one retailer who doesn’t like the market and another who didn’t like Market Street being closed to traffic.

“Their reasons are that it limits access

to their business on the day and they don’t agree with the stall holders from out of district being allowed to take their business on the day.

“All good things come to an end.”

Marlborough Artisan Market coordinator Debbie Carter says the Artisan Market is to step into the breach and will run a special market on Friday February 10 as well as its regular market in Wynen Street on the Saturday morning.

The Friday market will be held in Liz Davidson Place, stretching back into the Forum, from 10am until 3.30pm.

Market committee member Denise Stephens says the committee hadn’t had enough notice to be able to organise any road closures, but it would be something to look at in the future.

Debbie says the wine and food market is

an artisan market, and regular stallholders will have the first chance for stalls. There is opportunities for some casual stalls, and she encouraged people to contact her on marlboroughartisanmarket@gmail.com to make bookings.

Regular Market Place retailers, including Mr Whippy and the coffee cart, will be able to operate as usual during the special market.

She says the artisan market’s event has been supported by local retailers, Wine Marlborough, and the Marlborough District Council.

“The markets do bring people into town… We’re keen to support the central business district.

“For people who are coming into town for the weekend, it’s a great start to the weekend.”

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By Cathie Bell This year’s annual protest at the Waihopai spy base will also include an afternoon of workshops in Blenheim, including one on investigative author Nicky Hager.

Anti-Bases Campaign secretary and organiser Murray Horton says the group is inviting the people of Blenheim to join it at the base protest, and to come to the workshops and film screening, and is having an information leaflet delivered to every house in Blenheim this weekend.

Murray says protestors will converge on the Government Communications Security Bureau’s Waihopai satellite spy base from 9.30am on Saturday January 28 for an hour.

He says there will be speakers, information provided on the function of the base, and there

will be a peaceful protest, calling for its closure, but the main focus of the day will be workshops at the Nativity Centre in Blenheim.

Speakers include former Green MP Keith Locke, Warren Thomson of the Anti-Bases Campaign, Nicky Hager, Kyle Matthews, a Dunedin academic (on the history of non-violent direct action as a tactic, including during the nearly 30 years of the Waihopai campaign), along with Liz Remmerswaal Hughes (a Kiwi who was at the October 2016 protest activities at the very nasty US warfighting and spy base at Pine Gap in Australia).

Adrian Leason, one of the three Waihopai Domebusters who deflated one of the spy base’s domes in 2008, will also speak at this workshop.

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The Anti-Bases Campaign wants the Government to close the Waihopai base.

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The largest cruise ship to visit New Zealand, the Ovation of the Seas, has made three visits to Picton, one of the few ports with a wharf large enough for it to berth at.

Cruise ships stick with ‘brilliant’ Picton

By Cathie Bell Halfway through the cruise ship season, operators are saying Picton should pat itself on the back for providing a first-class welcome to visitors which will see ships return again and again.

The season is scheduled to continue to April 21, having started on October 6 last year, and the 7.8 magnitude earthquake last month has not affected visits .

Cruise New Zealand chairwoman Debbie Summers says Picton was the first to inform her ‘within 24 hours of the earthquake’ that it was operating at full-strength as a destination.

There has been no adverse effect on the region from the earthquake, she says, despite rumours around Marlborough that overseas insurance companies were making passengers avoid the district or lose their insurance cover.

“The three visits to Picton by Ovation of the Seas, the largest

cruise ship in New Zealand waters and the fourth-largest in the world, is an indication of no problem with insurance of any kind.

“Picton is not being bypassed.

Port Marlborough and the region have stepped up to the plate and delivered really well as a destination.”

Debbie says she thinks Picton is very well-placed.

“For me, it ticks every box.

Picton has got the infrastructure, and a community buying into it.

It’s a great place for cruise ships, and that industry is incredibly loyal, once they come, they keep coming.

“It’s delivered in every way…

The port is clean, there’s a fulltime pilot, the ladies at the gangway with flowers, everyone greeting passengers with a smile – there is lots of investment from Marlborough, and it is all paying off.

“The word ‘brilliant’ springs to

mind - it’s synonymous with the region.”

The Picton flower ladies are a force.

Even deputy leader of the Opposition Annette King was out with them on the morning of Christmas Eve, when Ovation of the Seas made its first visit to Picton, helping her sister hand out flowers during a Christmas visit to see her Marlborough-based family.

The volunteer group won the supreme award at the Marlborough TrustPower community awards last October for their work welcoming cruise ships.

Port Marlborough business delivery manager Rhys Welbourn says two cruise ships did not make scheduled calls into the port, but that was solely due to weather in other parts of the South Island that deterred the ships.

The port also picked up an unscheduled visit because of bad

weather in other parts of New Zealand.

Any talk of ships bypassing Picton is ‘just a complete myth’, he says.

While the formal ‘scorecards’ will be in from ship captains much later this year, anecdotally, they are ‘really happy’ with Picton.

“Being able to take Ovation of the Seas alongside, and they can’t do that in Auckland, it’s not missed by anyone.”

This summer season is ‘a bit nerve-wracking’ for everyone, Rhys says, with the fourth-biggest cruise ship in the world making its first visits, and the need to make sure it works well for everyone, but everyone is pleased with how it’s going.

“They love all the little things we do here in Picton, like the flower ladies. It all creates an atmosphere of what we’re about in Marlborough, a lovely community.”

Omaka Classic Fighters’ flying day on Sunday has been cancelled because of forecast heavy rain and strong winds.

Spokeswoman Rachel Brown says organisers considered bringing the day forward to Saturday but due to plane unavailability and to a conflict with another great Marlborough event, the Picton Maritime Festival, they made the decision to cancel. The next Flying Day is scheduled for Sunday 22 March.

Awatere road delay High winds have hampered efforts to reopen the Awatere Valley Road this week, Marlborough Roads journey manager Steve Murrin says high winds coupled with the ‘weather bomb’ have prevented helicopters from conducting a final round of sluicing on the slip zone.

The agency had hoped to re-open the road today, but that is now most likely to happen mid-next week once the high winds had eased, Steve says.

Reopening the slip will enable the road through to Molesworth Station to reopen fully. Nine families in the upper Awatere Valley remained isolated by the road closure but have road access to Hanmer.

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EQC deadline People with properties damaged by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on November 14 have until February 14 to lodge a claim with EQC. Residents who are yet to make a claim with EQC are encouraged to ensure their applications are in on time.

Icehouse promotion Business incubator Icehouse is holding a networking evening in Blenheim on Monday January 30 to talk about its Marlborough programme this year. The event is at the Blenheim Club, High Street from 5.30pm until 7.30pm.

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Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Financial advisors Jac Lockington and John Patchett are three months into their budgeting advice contract with Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu Trust, and say it’s a role they are relishing.

The Ministry of Social Development contract began with the trust on November last year and has been titled ‘Building Financial Capability’.

It’s a service that has fits in well alongside the trust’s range of social services and has seen “amazing success” with clients already, Jac says.

“When it comes to finances we are not here to number crunch or judge. We want to know people’s stories and get to know them as it gives us an indication of how we can help them move forward,” she says.

“Everyone’s stories and financial goals are different so we work alongside them, giving them encouragement and belief that there is a way forward and give them the tools they need to succeed,” John adds.

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Earthquake hit farmers to be offered movable homes Marlborough and Kaikoura farmers significantly affected in November’s earthquake are to be offered relocatable houses from Christchurch.

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“It’s important to note that we are working with the client, not against them. We are not judging them and are here to help in any way we possibly can,” Jac says.

Aside from the course ‘Building Financial Capability’ is available to anyone, not just those who receive referrals.

“Someone could have a business idea they want advice on or a family might like support with putting together a financial plan.

“We do work with other agencies but we welcome anyone to walk in or contact us,” John adds.

Both Jac and John hail from corporate backgrounds and have extensive knowledge in a huge range of finance.

John began his career working for the Department of Maori Affairs in Wellington and went on to work as a chartered accountant in Marlborough.

Jac comes from a financial advisor background as well as being a mortgage broker for a number of years.

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Five Marlborough, five Kaikoura, and 18 Hurunui farmers have registered with the Temporary Accommodation Service.

The movable homes will be made available to qualifying farms at their residual book value of $24,510.

The farmers will be responsible for the cost of relocation and connection of services

and will also be responsible for obtaining consents from their local council, although Government is talking with these councils to make this process as smooth as possible, Nick says.

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The Sun Compassionate acts Imagine that the universe and its existence was dependent on compassionate acts and that the whole universe would unravel if one such vital act was undone.

Now please imagine you are the protagonist in the position to make that choice.

May your life go well!

I know this subject can stir people in all different directions but for all the money that is going into the theatre what does the community get out for their money.

Does the community/council have part shares?

If not, why not?

The theatre was donated millions of dollars in 2013 and now.. over the next 3 years over another $5 million.

Whether the rates go up or not over it, this money is still community money and the theatre is a private enterprise.

There should be more clarity and a vote by the public for massive amounts of public money to be spent on anything that is a private business.

Noise control Noise control can go to a home anytime apparently if noise is excessive.

Huge thank you To a young girl who helped me pick up my groceries when i dropped them all!

Shows that all youth aren’t bad!

Perfect Market Day Stop being bullied by Blemishers with other interests!

Move that great market day to Easter Friday, even to Seymour Square.

This will cross all the T’s and dot the I’s that Ted needs for a great day, not just for tourists but locals, plenty of free parking.

It’s not all about wine here!

Time to publish and ‘e’ advertise as well.

Go Ted!

Mobility parking permit To the family using the disabled park new years day Countdown Blenheim please read rule number 4, permit can only be used if owner of permit is getting in or out of vehicle.

This did not happen, if just sitting in the vehicle you must use standard park.

Don’t use permit 4 for your own personal shopping, stop shouting about it, obey the rules permit not for spectators.

Thank you .

Simply a choice!

We choose, any day to drink, where we holiday, drive, swim, live, sleep, shop & work anytime.

So why not welcome others who have chosen once every 104th weekend to come to Blenheim and delight in paradise, food and an air show, only you choose if to work this one weekend.

As others do elsewhere to enjoy our journeys end is that not Christian life. Open Blenheim!

Bigger signs Excellent decision to lower speed to 80kph between Blenheim and Renwick but please make signs bigger. ...same size as signs near grove road bridge perhaps.

Pollard Park The flower beds at Pollard Park are beautiful!

Well done to all involved in the designing, planting and maintaining.

They are outstanding.

Marine vintage Normally about 30% of the grapes are not picked.

Now this year with more land converted to this and damaged tanks from the quakes unable to fill, up to 50% or more will be sent through the drains, out to sea!

Starving kittens KMart Nelson

UB40 The UB40 concert was a mixed bag.

UB40 itself were awesome.

The two first bands were so boring, and not in the same music style.

The food choices for sale were limited.

Thai beef wraps were yum.

If it wasn’t for UB40 being so good it would have been a waste of money.

Please improve next winery tour.

Disappointed music fan.

Mark Shaw you wonder why people travel two hours to Nelson for KMart shopping, you don’t just go there, there are other shops there too that are not in Blenheim.

You visit several shops !!

Which is a shame, that money SHOULD stay in Blenheim .... but the shops are simply not here.

National Anthem Could the Mayor please learn the words of our National Anthem.

Tailgating

Spoilers I am truly disappointed to read our annual Wine & Food market is no more.

Shame on the few retailers objecting to it.

I have loved going to it for years and can honestly say the many items I have purchased in that time have been from the local retailers.

Surely the hundreds of people that flock to it each year bring in huge revenue!

SPOIL it for others why don’t you!

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In reply to “tailgating” this is what I do, I tip the brakes and then put the hazard lights on and leave them on till they back off.

It works every time for me.

Bins useless Come on council time to get wheelie-bins for recycling, wind blowing rubbish all down the street not a good look, the bins are useless.

People need 2 get kittens/cats fixed and stop dumping them in Spring Creek.

Ask the SPCA how many they have.

Over 100! If you get a cat, get it fixed.

I know of three starving kittens but the SPCA can’t take them because they are full.

Be responsible when you get a cat.

Get it fixed.

A huge problem in Marlborough.

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Great New Year at the Clubs

Rarangi residents PLEASE don’t let your dogs roam around at night.

There is a dog who keeps making a disgusting mess of our rubbish and our neighbours rubbish.

Don’t let it happen again!

Parking meters To get the CBD alive, get rid of the parking meters and parking wardens.

I hate shopping having to be on a time limit. So I don’t just don’t bother with the CBD.

The 30 people who were at Clubs Marlborough to see in the New Year were well entertained

by Big John with his good singing and great dance music that only stopped once in five hours.

An exceptional night enjoyed by a few loyal members.

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Songs coming to Blenheim from New York

By Cathie Bell Originally from Blenheim and now carving out careers in New York, opera singers James Rodgers and Rachelle Pike will be performing at the ASB Civic Theatre early next month.

Along with James’ wife, pianist Jillian Zack Rodgers, they are performing a show called ‘LloydWebber to Puccini’ at 7.30 pm on February 7.

James says it is a very personal show, with each song having a meaning for the performers.

The concert has a ‘varied programme’, he says, as a retrospective of their musical journeys from Blenheim to New York.

As well as songs from shows they did while still living in Marlborough, there are Pearl Jam songs, and the first song Rachelle

sang to her school assembly.

“There are a lot of significant memories for people in the community who’ve been important to us.”

James says he had originally planned to study law, but after performing in the Marlborough Boys’ College show in his final year, he auditioned for the Victoria University music school instead, starting there in 2000. Five years later, he moved to New York.

“It’s very stimulating here, particularly artistically.”

Mezzo soprano Rachelle Pike also grew up in Blenheim, and at Marlborough Girls’ College discovered her love of singing, and in the thriving musical and theatre community of Blenheim she appeared in numerous college musical productions, in

plays with the Repertory Society, in cabaret with the Blenheim Operatic society and as a solo singer in many Performing Arts Society competitions.

She moved to Wellington to study, before moving to Christchurch to train with famed soprano Dame Malvina Major, and in 2006, Rachelle was selected as one of two PricewaterhouseCoopers DMM Emerging Artists with NZ Opera. After graduating from that, she studied at the Manhattan School of Music on a full scholarship, and now lives in Brooklyn and works as a freelance opera singer throughout America and New Zealand.

Next month’s concert is the first time all three have performed back in Blenheim.

James says it will be ‘exciting’ to perform in the new theatre.

New York-based James Rodgers and Jillian Zack Rodgers practice for a concert in Blenheim with Rachelle Pike next month. Photograph by Jason Fitzgerald

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5 MINUTES WITH: Brenna Wadsworth Model in New York Fashion Week

Q A Q A Q A

What ’s your most annoying habit?

Not putting things away.

One of my best holidays was...

The Applause Rising Talent Showcase in Orlando.

What ’s your fondest childhood memory?

Probably hanging out with my sister and cousins on school holidays. It was always a good laugh.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your favourite meal?

Steak and chips with mushroom sauce.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Real Housewives of Melbourne.

What’s your greatest fear?

Slipping on the catwalk.

Q A Q A Q A

How do you want to be remembered?

I would love for people to say, “What a good sort”.

Who would you love to share a meal with and why?

Friends and the Editor in Chief of Vogue Anna Wintour. I think we would get some pretty good style tips.

What is the one thing people don’t know about you?

My biggest dream when I was eight years old was to be in New York Fashion Week. And I finally made it!

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Year’s hazy start A big hello to you all and welcome back to another year of gardening articles.

I had a great break from doing the weekly article over the festive season and enjoyed talking to lots of gardeners and helping to sort out their gardening problems.

One of the difficulties living in one part of New Zealand is knowing what the conditions have been like in other areas.

I often ask callers what is the weather like where they are and also how the season has been.

New Zealand has quite a mix of weather and sometimes the general idea that North is sub tropical and south is sub arctic is far from the actual conditions.

It would appear that in most areas (except

maybe the far north and some of east coast areas) spring and summer are words only.

This would have to be one of the worst years I have experienced for gardening warmth loving plants (cucumbers, capsicum etc). Even tomato plants which are much tougher have been struggling a bit outdoors.

Cold tolerant types such as Russian Red have done better even if it is taking longer for the fruit to ripen.

The problem is two fold, uneven temperatures going on a nice sunny day from mid to late 20’s then dropping to under 10 the next day with chilly winds from the south.

Also the cloud cover which reduces the amount of direct sunlight onto the plants and affects their growth potential.

Often when it’s not a cloudy day, when instead of a clear blue sky, we have wishywashy hazy days which just does not help.

Plants that I am growing in my glasshouses are certainly doing much better than warmth loving plants outside.

If the weather patterns in your area are not as good for gardening as they were some years back then likely you need to invest in a glasshouse or similar.

This time of the year with your tomato plants you can sprout some laterals from off your current plants to have an extended season. The lateral should be allowed to grow about 6cm long and then just pinch it off the parent plant.

Remove any larger leaves off the cutting reducing the total leaf area to a bit below half.

Feeding your tomato plants and other plants that are struggling will help get them moving despite the weather. My Secret tomato food with or without the Neem Powder is good for all your heat loving plants.

If you have access to Chicken manure put some under your citrus trees at this time

along with Neem Tree Granules and Fruit and Flower Power.

Yates Dynamic Lifter has chicken manure in it (I am told) then the Neem Granules cleans up any pest insects in the tree and the Fruit and Flower Power makes the fruit more juicy.

Winter vegetables such as brassicas and leeks should be started to be planted now.

Summer pruning of fruit trees such as apples is done now.

This means the nipping off of the new growth that is happening just beyond the fruit.

Flowering plants such as roses should be dead headed (Removing the remains of the spent flowers) this can encourage more flowers or if you cut them further back a new lot of growth will occur which will result in more flowers.

Happy gardening in the meantime and likely more challenges to face.

Problems ring me at 0800 466464 (Palmerston North 3570606).

Email wallyjr@gardenews.co.nz Website www.gardenews.co.nz

Bamboo Garden Restaurant

Sun Business Update

Chinese New Year at Bamboo The Chinese New Year is almost upon us and to celebrate, the staff at Bamboo Garden Restaurant invite you to dine on their special set menu.

This year it’s the Year of the Rooster and like all Chinese New Year celebrations, importance is placed on family and people coming together.

Bamboo Garden Restaurant owner Bu-nga Krataitong says it’s a time when food plays a very important part in the celebration.

“Families come together and have a happy time together before returning to work refreshed, so the meals they share are special,” she says.

The Bamboo Garden chefs have created a special set menu with some dishes that have never been

Come and enjoy a festival for family with us at Bamboo Garden Restaurant. We offer Chinese New Year special set menu $40 pp/min. 4pp. And yes Peking Duck is part of it. Enjoy!

The team at Bamboo Garden Restaurant

offered at the restaurant before, and some that are designed to be shared with family and friends.

In particular, Bu-nga says the Peking Duck will be a popular choice as diners can wrap their own duck portions in a pancake to eat.

The Chinese Mochi is set to be a new favourite she says, and has

never been offered before.

“It’s a soft ball with mango and cream inside. It’s a beautiful dessert and I’m looking forward to seeing what our diners think,” she says.

This menu will only be available from January 26-30 so make your dinner booking to avoid disappointment.

Bookings essential, call 03-579-1118 email admin@bamboogarden.co.nz

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- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 20

Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Fran Maguire Pottery – Exhibition extended due to popular demand. New Exhibition - Fads and Frills, Junior fashion 1900-1960. Phone: 578-1712.

Country Music Showcase Concert ASB theatre 7.30pm. $5 door charge and tickets are avaliable that night only.

Interislander Summer Festival Blenheim Trots Waterlea Raceway, 11am and Sunday 9am.

Pack your picnic essentials and turn up, there’ll also be food stalls spotted around the course. There will be heaps of free kids entertainment in the More FM Kids Go Racing area.

Bat Spotting at Pelorus Pelorus Bridge Cafe 8-9.30pm. Bookings essential. All ages, free admission.

Email d.martin@forestandbird.org.nz.

Gold coin donation.

Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open 10am-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 Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm, Wednesday–Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

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 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.

Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day!

74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@golf. co.nz.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery open daily from 10.30am-4.30pm.

Art Classes and Workshops available. 204 High Street. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com. Young Impressionists exhibition on 26 November – 5 December.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends.

67 Market Street, Blenheim.

Ph 021 120 1717 or 021 254 2489 or info@detourgallery.co.nz.

Aroha Live at Mikeys Bar High Street, Picton. Fridays and Saturdays by twilight in January.

If you have an event email Lacy at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Meet the locals at EcoWorld on our 11am and 2pm wildlife and rehab presentations.

Picton Foreshore. Ph 03 573 6030.

Saturday 21 Picton Maritime Festival A day to spend with your family and friends.

To chat, eat at the yummy food stalls and just chill out and listen to the fantastic line up of entertainers. There is a huge variety of activities for the whole family. The amazing Fireworks display goes off at 10pm.

Havelock Lions Market 9am-1pm. Now in Main Road Havelock outside Town Hall. Books, pork, bric-a-brac, toys, plants and a sausage sizzle. Sites still $5. Ring Ian 574 2558.

Omaka Maize Maze Open Saturday from 10am till 8pm, then again on Sunday 10am till 5pm. Admisson costs are $9.00 for adults, children 4 years and over: $6.00 and Family: (2 Adults, 2 kids): $28.00.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon & Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We are in the process of expanding our woodworking shed with a new, fully equipped, engineering workshop, and we welcome new members of all ages. Ph Trevor 570 5064.

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.

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 Kerry Eagar 021 888 423 for more information.

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Sat, Tues & Thurs at 1pm. Come down and have a go. Ph Dale 578 4427.

Sunday 22 26 Country Music Awards Auditions ASB Theatre, 8.30am-3pm. $5 admission. All proceeds to St John Marlborough

26 Country Music Awards Audtions ASB Theatre, 8.30am-4.30pm. $5 admisson.

All procceds to St John Marlborough

Finals Concert for the Country Music Awards ASB Theatre Marlborough, 6.45pm. $27 for adults, $25 for seniors, children under 12 years $15. All proceeds to St John Marlborough

Rock and Roll Singing Competion 7.30pm at the Combined Clubs. All procceds to St John Marlborough

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street–John Ph 5779789.

Marlborough Artisan Market Wynen St car park, 9am-1pm. Lots of choice for everyone. Food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and

Wairau Lagoon Guided Mountain Bike Ride 154 Hardings road, 4.30-7.30pm. Free admission. Ride the trail out past the lagoons out to the river mouth. Bring your mountain bike and helmet.

Maud Island - Pelorus Sounds Tour 8am-6pm, departing from Havelock. Bookings required go to www.pelorustours. co.nz.

Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Supporting Hospice. Contact Alison 5785109.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 10am Saturday and Sunday, 10am.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3) Cash only.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rds, 9am-12noon. Come and experience fresh delicious delicacies. See you Sunday.

5km Taylor River Fun Run Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the ampitheatre, corner of High and Symonds Streets, 8am every Saturday.

To register anyone of any age can go to www.parkrun.co.nz/blenheim.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Junior Field Trip Brayshaw Park, 10am–2pm. For all budding geologist. Families are welcome to attend, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring along some lunch etc. Please ring Maureen 578 5654 for more information.

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

Picton Rail & Sail The Foreshore Picton & cost 20c per ride, 10am-4pm, weather permitting.

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

Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident.

74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@golf. co.nz.

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

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

Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2.

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

Ulysses Club Ride Social ride to Rai Valley for icecream. 1pm.

Sunday Outdoor Yoga The Vines Village, 10–11am. Join Carmena Su for a fun, dynamic yet relaxing 1-hour yoga class., bring your own mat or a towel. $15 cash only.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1pm-3pm.

All welcome.

Coming up Monday 23 January Seddon Water Fun 12-3pm at the Seddon Domain. Water fight and water activities.Gold coin donation.

Thursday 26 January Blenheim Water Fight 1-4pm at Taylor River, Henry Street Bridge.

Water fight, kayaks water activities and water slides. Separate slide for the younger children provided. Gold coin donation.

PINT & PUNT

EVERY WEEK AT THE WOODY

Every weekday 2pm - 5pm

FRIDAY - High Viz Happy Hour 2.30pm - 5.30pm

ONLY $10 Includes a handle of your choice or glass of wine & $4 Ezybet!

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Ask about our functions and fundrising events

80 High Street, Renwick, Marlborough Phone 03 572 8007 www.woodbournetavern.co.nz info@woodbournetavern.co.nz

TAB & Pokie Machines - Bottle-O Bottle Store - Heaps of easy parking - Courtesy van available

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MAKING WAVES Nobody is faster than disaster The theme for the 2016-17 summer boating campaign is ‘Nobody is faster than disaster’.

The focus is on one of the main, stubbornly remaining causes of boating accidents, overconfidence or complacency on the water, especially among older men, and now possibly emerging among 15 to 25 year olds on paddle-craft.

Accidents happen unexpectedly, and one accident is enough to become a disaster.

Boat Building Alterations - Painting Repairs & Maintenance Sandblasting - Haul Outs 03 573 6769 • 0274 882 573 westshoremarine@clear.net.nz

Fiordland on Your Bucket List?

Or Stewart Island?

Stewart Island –May Fiordland – June, July & August ‘the best time to cruise in these locations’ Cruises designed by Kiwis for Kiwis Warm and cosy vessel with private cabins

Getting out on the water with family and friends is something enjoyed by many in Marlborough, but knowing how to keep you and your passengers safe is crucial.

Free skipper training workshops are being offered to anyone wanting to learn more about safe boating.

Whether you are new to boating or looking to refresh your skills, this is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to get on the water and learn safe boating skills from experienced professional skippers.

These workshops are available thanks to the collaboration between Harbour Master Luke Grogan, Coastguard Dave St John and Maritime New Zealand who have joined forces to provide them in Picton.

Participants will spend a few hours with Dave who is a qualified maritime tutor before heading off on a Coastguard vessel for practical tuition on-board.

The workshops are relaxed and friendly, the course is free and lunch is provided. Any questions you have about safe boating will be answered.

So what are you waiting for? Courses are

Agents for Racor fuel filters Stockist for oil filters Agents for Total Oils Stern Drive & Inboard Engine Specialists, Alloy, Stainless Steel, Welding, Fabrication & Machining

run regularly over summer and you can book your space by calling the Harbours office.

To secure your spot on the next available

When preparing your gear check that your lifejackets are not old, damaged or worn. If they are, trade them in for a significant discount on a brand new,

free Skipper Training workshop don’t hesitate to book by calling the Harbours office on (03) 520 7400.

modern Hutchwilco lifejacket.

The ‘Old4New’ Lifejacket Van will be at Marlborough Watercraft tomorrow (Saturday January 21) between

8am - 11am.

With five lifejacket styles to choose from (including one for kids), there’s no reason not to be safe on the water.

Left: Swap your old life jackets for new ones at a discounted price, tomorrow at Marlborough Watercraft.

SUPER SUMMER SALE

5-20% MASSIVE SAVINGS! 20% OFF Assorted Bow Lines

72 GROVE ROAD, BLENHEIM 7201

03 578 0569 • mwcraft.co.nz

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Seafarer Marine Engineering Ltd 11 Market Street, Picton Tel: (03) 573 8911 • Email: seafarer@xtra.co.nz

Love getting out on the water? Refresh your safe boating knowledge by doing a free skipper training workshop.

Swap cruddy old lifejackets for shiny new ones

SEAFARER Marine Engineers

Sales & Servicing Agency • Volvo Penta Marine & Commercial engines & parts • Hyundai Seasall inboards & sterndrives • Inboard diesels & sterndrives • Exide batteries including marine

If you can’t call for help then no one can rescue you.

Safe speed There is a five knot speed limit near the shore, swimmers, divers and other boats.

Speeding in congested areas is dangerous and can cause injuries to children, swimmers, divers and people in small craft.

For more information, advice and safety tips contact the Marlborough Harbour Master.

Free skipper training workshops

Affinity Cruises 0800 862 334 sales@affinitycruises.co.nz

General Marine Servicing • Inboards • Sterndrives

The key message focuses on positive behaviour. It encourages simple things boaties can easily do to help keep themselves, their friends and loved ones safer.

Wear your lifejacket Wearing your lifejacket is the single most important thing you can do to avoid drowning if you end up unexpectedly in the water.

Communications Carry two kinds that will work when wet.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

ENGINE SERVICING

WATER SKIS

WATER TOYS

KAYAKS & PADDLE BOARDS

CHANDLERY

OUTBOARD ENGINES

WAKEBOARDS

ENGINE OILS & LUBRICANTS

KNEEBOARDS

Excludes stock already reduced. Sales ends January 31st

5-10% OFF Lubricant

PS OF PLUS HEA INGS! V A S R E H OT

The Lifejacket Upgrade Van will be at Marlborough Watercraft on Saturday 21st January 8am - 11am.

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 birthdays

health & beauty

Happy Birthday Bryan!

LOOK Great for Summer! The Virtual Gastric Band. Safe and Effective. www.scopehypnosis.com WONDERFUL haircuts, wonderful prices.

Phone 020 402 04204.

for sale Bryan Maxted holding his great grandson, 86 today.

We wish him a Happy Birthday from all his family.

public notice

Nu-Look Clothing Alterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

IRONING SERVICE

Laundry basket - $35

Piles of ironing I can clear it for you.

Text for Free pickup/delivery Blenheim Call or txt Chrissy 021 568 850

TE N PIN Bowling.

O p e n 7 d ay s f r o m 10.00am till late. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

WRITING A BOOK? We print and publish books and e-books.

No-obligation discussion. 03 5794709, www. prismaprint.co.nz info@ prismaprint.co.nz

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Any cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.

In any condition.

CAsh paid FREE pick up

Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105

To advertise your business, call Lacy (03) 5777 868 WednesdaySun The

Sun

Blenheim Marlborough

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Blenheim Marlborough

Two Strong Men & A Truck Available by the hour.

Can also do single item pick-up & delivery in Blenheim region.

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

wanted

G R ILLO motorised Weed Eater, ideal for slopes and hills. $1300.

Phone-5705765.

GENERATOR 8000E, petrol 15HP, 3x 230V plugs & battery charger, electric start, used t w i c e . $ 10 0 0 . P h : 5705765.

personal B R A Z ILIAN hot blonde lady, size 8, 35 years old. Full service.

Sensual massage. In Blenheim 20, 21, 22, 23 Jan. Phone 027-5359545.

GARAGE

SALES S AT U R D AY 41C F a u l k l a n d Drive, 9am start.

Have some junk that could be treasure?

Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash

WANTED ROOMS TO RENT FOR WINERY WORKERS 8 – 10 weeks in March/April Please contact Alistair on 021 713 763, or email Alistair.mcintosh@nzwineries.co.nz

Blenheim Renwick Picton

Phone/Txt 022 322 6515 or 03 575 6789 Also now working weekends

situations vacant

Relief deliverers wanted for all areas Are you a hard worker and looking for a relief job?

Do you have parental or caregivers support?

If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give us a call.

The

Tickets available from: Eyes on Nature, 61 Main Rd, Havelock ph 574 1256 Still Books, 18 Scott St, Blenheim ph 578 9701 Take Note, 28 High St, Picton ph 573 6107 Foresters Cafe, Mt Richmond Estate, Rai Valley ph 571 6070

Ryan Lawnmowing

WILL BE IN THE AREA JANUARY 29TH – FEBRUARY 4 approx.

Sun

Blenheim Marlborough

Tickets: Adults $18, students and seniors $15, children under 14 years $10

Marlborough Pacific Trust

OFFERING HIGHEST PRICES - WILL CALL TO VIEW - ONE ITEM , WHOLE ESTATES OR COLLECTIONS, WILL TRAVEL ANYWHERE. PLEASE PHONE (03) 6155290 OR (021) 101 8469- TXT- OR E-MAIL thom.taylor@xtra.co.nz

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C L E A N E R AVA I LAB LE, reliable an d honest, with good references. Phone 578 4286/0273659957.

OLD PHOTOS - Postcards -Stamp Collections - Old Maps – Globes - Cricket & Rugby Programmes - Early NZ Hunting & Fishing Books - Historical Stories Early Rugby & Cricket Books JEWELLERY (even broken) Pocket & Wrist Watches - Old Chains – Old Perfume Bottles - Pocket Knives - Fountain Pens - Old Pipes - Sterling Silver - Vesta Cases -Greenstone or Paua Jewellery - Rings - Bracelets - Necklaces - Compacts - Souvenir ware - Clocks - Radios - Cameras - Telephones - Butter churns RIFLES - especially early air rifles .22s & .303s - early shotgun & rifle ammunition - reloading gear - telescopes - binoculars - barometers FLY RODS - Reels - Gaffs - Nets - Flies - Lures - Ice Axes - Wooden Skis - Golf Clubs - Tennis Racquets - Cricket Bats - Rugby Balls - Small Wooden Cabinets -Medical Instruments BONE Handled Knives - Canteens Cutlery OLD CAR PARTS - Lights - Speedos - Horns - Gig Lamps - Vintage Vehicle Number Plates OLD TOOLS - Planes - Saws - Chisels - Spanners - Old Padlocks & keys MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS -Violins - Trumpets Accordians - Music Boxes - etc Hat boxes & Trunks OLD COINS pre decimal, especially early Crowns & Sovereigns – Pound Banknotes ESPECIALLY with MAORI HEAD WAR BADGES & MEDALS - uniforms - LODGE Medals - Trading or Communion Tokens - Bayonets - Hunting Knives & Early Axes OLD TINS - Tea -Honey - Cigarette - Tobacco - Spice - Biscuit - etc GOLD - Alluvial - Nuggets - Dental - or – Coins OLD BOTTLES - CROCKS - Whisky Jugs GINGER BEERS - Oil Bottles - Advertising Signs TOYS - FUN HO - Matchbox - Dinky - Meccano - Hornby Trains - Dolls - Teddy Bears - Cast Pots - Kettles – Irons MAORI - Statues - Carvings - Artifacts - Books – China CHINA & GLASSWARE - Belleek - Moorcroft – Doulton - Shelley - Sylvac Maling - Royal Winton La Lique - Clarice Cliff - Beswick Animals Fish or Birds NZ POTTERY - Crown Lynn - Temuka – Milton - etc ANY Stuffed Animal Heads - NZ Railway & Shipping crockery

WednesdaySun

8pm - January 25, 26, 27 & 28 February 2, 3 & 4 Matinee: 4pm - January 29 & February 5

situations vacant

VISITING ANTIQUE DEALER WISHES TO PURCHASE

SOLD Advertise your property in the Sun for great results.

Call Lacy on 5777 686

Blenheim Marlborough

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work wanted

WANTED TO PURCHASE

Ph 5777 868

A murder mystery set in Havelock in the 1850s

Friday January 20, 2017

Please phone 577 7868

Mighty Mix Dog Food Ltd

Mighty Mix Dog Food is a New Zealand owned manufacturer of quality dog food at our Blenheim factory.

Factory Hand Labourer

Permanent Full Time Position

This fulltime labouring role includes operating mincing equipment, bagging off finished products, stacking out, forklift operating and cleaning duties.

Some rostered weekend work is required.

The successful applicant will take pride in their work, be energetic, punctual and be able to work harmoniously in a small team.

A current driver’s licence is required.

Forklift licence or experience an advantage.

Applications by 27th January will only be accepted via email and should be addressed to: factory@mightymix.co.nz and should include a CV and references along with details of previous work history.

invite applications for the following positions: 1. Office Administrator 2. Whanau Ora – Navigator Samoan (preferably Samoan) Please send cover letter and CV to: marlboroughpacifictrust@gmail.com Closing date: 25th January 2017

Vineyard Supervisor Required to work on our Marlborough Vineyards Previous vineyard experience very important including staff supervision.

Experience in vineyard development and young vine management essential.

Clean driving licence.

References required.

Enquiries complete with cv and covering letter to Richard Hunter: mlvineyards@sileni.co.nz

PART TIME REGISTERED NURSE Ashwood Park provides a continuum of care for our residents and we currently require a registered nurse to join our team on a part time basis. You would need to be confident in your skills, have a positive outlook and strong clinical knowledge to provide professional leadership to the care-staff team. You will have a current NZ nursing council registration and NZ residency or a valid work visa.

Please apply in confidence to Jenny with a cover letter and CV to facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz by 24/1/2017

Appointment Maker

Flexible Part time based at home Home Safe Alarms 2016 Ltd provides monitored medical alarms.

This is a part time role with flexible hours to suit and is home based.

The role involves making appointments for our consultants and is done during business hours.

Average earnings of $20 per hour from a generous commission scheme. This job does not involve hard selling. Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to peoples’ lives whilst making a good income.

Exceptional communications skills together with a friendly, outgoing manner are a must for this role.

If you think you would be successful, please send your CV to: Elaine Hunt at mehunt@xtra.co.nz

Shepherd – Part-time Shepherd General - Casual

Leefield Station in the Waihopai Valley is a Romney and Angus breeding / finishing property. The property is 1000ha with 900ha rolling hill to steep effective.

The Shepherd Part-time is a new position working alongside the Stock Manager. The successful applicant will have strong stockmanship skills with at least 2 years’ experience and a good team of dogs. Hours are up to 30 hours per week and can be flexible to suit candidate.

Shepherd General Casual is to assist farm staff during peak periods. There are no set hours however regular work is anticipated. Successful applicants may either have shepherd or general skill sets, or both.

Apply in writing: Leefield Station 1219 Waihopai Valley Rd, R.D.6.

BLENHEIM 7276 Or Paul 021 220 9669

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Friday January 20, 2017 church notices

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

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Births This Week

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service Thursday - 10am Communion Service

FISHBURN, Leo William: (8lb 7oz) January 13, 2017 HAMPTON, Philippa Jay: (9lb) January 5, 2017 HENDERSON GLOVER, Arabella Grace: (7lb 8oz) January 10, 2017

St. Christopher’s Anglican

KITE, baby girl: January 16, 2017

Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

You recall memories better with your eyes closed.

MILLAR, Margot Celeste: (8lb 7oz) January 2, 2017 RILEY, Lydia Mae: (7lb 14oz) December 29, 2016

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Death Notices ALLAN, Iris Mary (nee Young): Reg No. 48331 (Navy Sister) WW2.

January 15, 2017 CLERE, Colin Temple: (MNZM) January 11, 2017 ERSKINE, Cynthia Mary (nee Pennington): January 15, 2017 A house on Howick Road fell victim to the ferocious winds experienced in Marlborough Wednesday night. The tree split clean in half and fell opposite ways.

It was photographed Thursday morning by a family member and sent to the Sun. Photo by Kelly Hocquard.

JERMYN, Kenneth Alan (Ken): January 11, 2017 McLACHLAN, Esme Charlotte (Billie): January 14, 2017 RANKINE, Richard Mayhew: January 13, 2017 RITCHIE, Sylvia Catherine Christina: January 13, 2017

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

in memoriam

SANGSTER, Harold: In loving memory of Harold Sangster.

March 13 1935 - 20 January 2016. Beautiful memories silently kept, of one that we loved, and will never forget. Sadly missed

by Val, Bruce, Steve, Lynette, your grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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death notices

DAY, Dorothy Vera Helena (nee Gurr): Reg No 33962 WO1 (Rtd), NZ Army Regular Force RNZ WRAC. On Tuesday January 17 2017, peacefully at Aberleigh Rest Home. In her 95th year. Much loved wife of the late Steve, and loved stepmother of Fred and Jan (Ashburton). Loved and respected aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Aberleigh Rest Home for their wonderful care and support during Dorothy’s long illness. 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. Messages may be sent to the Day family, 2 Farm Road, Ashburton 7700. A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Monday January 23, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz HAGEN, Joseph Campbell (Joe): On Wednesday January 18 2017, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village (former resident of Whatamonga Bay). Aged 89 years. Much-loved husband of the late Kathleen. Grateful thanks to all of the staff at Ashwood Park Retirement Village for making Joe’s last few years so comfortable and secure. Messages may be sent to the Hagen Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. At Joe’s request, a private cremation has taken place. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held in Whatamonga Bay at 10.00am on Monday February 6, meeting at Joe’s letterbox.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz in memoriam

SANGSTER, Harold: 13 March 1935 – 20 January 2016.

Dad Your body failed, Your mind and spirit never did.

Forever young, you’re now free.

So hunt the hills and fish the seas.

Feel the sun upon your face, The wind around you blows, Enjoy it Dad. Laugh with those who are there, Share a tale with and welcome those arriving yet.

Your words live on, In life and, as in death.

Always remembered, a hole never filled.

My father’s daughter, Love you Dad, Nett.

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SOLUTION Wednesday’s solutions

For December 22, 2004

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SPORT

Riding the coat tails of cricketer Ben Wheeler This is my one measly claim to sporting fame - playing alongside Black Cap Ben Wheeler for the Celtic third grade team well over a decade ago.

The left-arm pace bowler made a return to the coloured New Zealand clothing in the Twenty20 fixtures against Bangladesh.

He, like many young Kiwi quicks, has had his injury issues but when I spoke to him at a four-day match in Nelson, the 25 year-old said he was fit and ready to go.

For me, playing with Ben was a lot of fun.

It was a talented Celtic team with Blenheim regulars Gareth

Weaver, Tom Knowles and Josh Paul doing most of the heavy lifting.

It’s fair to say, by them, I was hopeless.

My eyesight so shot to bits I could barely see the ball, my hand-eye coordination was lacking and while I could bowl stumpto-stump medium pace, I rarely got a bowl with so much talent ahead of me.

My mind was and still is super -competitive but the skills are long gone.

That season all I contributed was a handful of runs with the bat, two run-outs in the field and some quality sledging which has always

been the strength of my game.

Ben was the standout though, even then.

If we needed a wicket, he’d usually get two. If we needed runs, he could swing a bat.

We n a t u r a l l y w o n t h e Marlborough third grade title that year (I think it was 2004).

Several of those players moved up the ranks and I announced a subdued but overdue retirement from the game I’d loved since I was four.

Now I’m a sports journalist proof that if you can’t do, why not tell others what to do?

Still, I went out a winner... What a way to sign off.

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Sport SPORTS TALK With ...

Jacob Page

inbrief

Cycle challenge, win prizes The Aotearoa Bike Challenge begins on February 1 and is about Kiwis giving cycling a go.

Entering is as simple as a 10 minute trip on your bike and a range of excellent prizes are up for grabs.

There is a brand new eBike, a Panasonic Smart TV, cycling gear, movie vouchers and many more prizes to be won.

Workplaces are being encouraged to participate, and the distance ridden by every business team contributes towards the efforts of the organisation as a whole. This means the more people you get involved, the more chance you have of winning great prizes.

To find out more visit search Aotearoa Bike Challenge.

Register for summer football

No coach, Mariners out

By Cathie Bell Marlborough Football won’t have a team in Nelson’s division one football league after noone applied to be the Marlborough Mariners’ coach.

Marlborough Football general manager Andrea Smith-Scott says a Mariners team will be absent from the Nelson-based competition this year when no applications had been received by the cut-off date on Monday.

She says the decision was not made lightly.

“You need to have a good coach ... someone committed, for a representative side for the whole season, right from the start.”

The team was coached last year by Dave Turner and Wolfie Waechter, who had decided to take a break from coaching at that level this year.

Andrea said that the province’s leading footballers still had the Tasman pathway to aspire to, with opportunities to vie for places in the Tasman United youth and senior men’s team.

“If they play here locally that is the next pathway. [Tasman] is like our provincial representative side.”

She advised the Marlborough clubs on Tues-

Senior and Junior Social Summer Football starts on February 6 and 8 respectively.

All information and to register a team can be done on Marlborough Football’s website.

Speedway promotion, win a set of tyres

The Marlborough Mariners football team, pictured here in a file photo from April last year, is not happening this season.

day that there would be no Mariners side, but left the door open for a club to apply to enter a team in the Nelson league.

Andrea praised the ‘massive commitment’ and contribution of previous coaches Wolfie

and Dave, who will take up a junior development role with Marlborough football.

The Marlborough Mariners joined the league last year for the first time in five years, and finished coming second in the league.

Eastern States Speedway will be hosting the ‘Mag & Turbo and Radiator Services Saloon Showdown’ on February 3 and 4.

An impressive field of local and visiting saloon cars from all over New Zealand will be competing.

In the lead up to the event, ESS will be running a super hot promotion for speedway fans.

Spectators will be encouraged to make a banner to take along to the race meeting supporting their favourite local driver, and the winner of the promotion will receive a brand new set of Achilles passenger or 4WD tyres, courtesty of Mag & Turbo Blenheim.

Watch out for more information and local driver profiles in next week’s Friday Sun.

Don a wetsuit, head out for sea swim

By Celeste Alexander Swimmers taking to the water this weekend for the Hipkins Cup 50th sea swim will be hoping for good conditions.

The sea swim is hosted by the Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club and takes place on Sunday (January 22), beginning on Rarangi Beach, heading towards the far side of Whites Bay, then on a short zig zag across the bay and finishing on the sandy shores.

The course will cover around 2.3km and true to nature, the wind and waves can add challenges to the course.

Race organiser Brendon Ferguson says he is hoping to see a good number of people taking part, being that it is the 50th event, including people who were involved at the beginning and throughout the years.

“Even if you don’t swim, come along and reminisce and share

stories of how it used to be done before wetsuits came into play,” he says.

Defending cup holder Paul Sell will be looking to go home with an overall win again this year, but will be hotly contested by other swimmers keen on clinching the cup.

The race is open to all age groups however those under 16 will need a guardian to sign them up.

Entry is $10 per person to be paid cash upon registration.

The event will begin at noon with registrations starting at 11am, and a safety briefing will be held at 11.50am from the car park past the Rarangi Fire Station.

Following the swim there will be a prizegiving.

For more information contact the club or get in touch with Brendon by emailing bf@hurunuicollege. school.nz

Competitors in a previous Hipkins Cup sea swim. From left, Geena Langlois, Abbey Brown, Megan Cook, Jacob Babb, Pippa Babb, Nicholas Meiklejohn, Darlene Purdie & Luke Marchant. This year’s event is being held this Sunday. Photo supplied.

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