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Locks off Amelia cuts her hair, raising money for Georgina who needs surgery

By Celeste Alexander Seven-year-old Amelia Brown loves having long hair but after hearing about another little girl needing life changing surgery, she has decided to cut it off and raise money in the process.

Amelia, a student at Springlands School heard about young Georgina WestergardAllen (6) who has been accepted for a spinal surgical procedure at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital in America.

The surgery will effectively change Georgina’s life who has diagnosed with a form of cerebral palsy after birth, called Spastic Diplegia which affects her mobility.

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Photo: Seven-year-old Amelia Brown has decided to cut off her hair and raise sponsorship money which she will donate to Georgina Westergard-Allen, who is off to America later this year for life changing surgery.

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Time’s ticking for surgery Continued from page 1 This surgery will be costing Georgina’s family $100,000, and so far around $23,000 has been raised.

Because Amelia’s mother has been teaching at Tua Marina School where Georgina and her twin sister Olivia attend, she had heard about surgery and money that needed to be raised.

“My mum told me about her and I wanted to do something good for her.

“I’ve been told that Georgina loves dance and I love to dance, so I want to help her get the surgery so that she can too,” Amelia says.

Amelia will be cutting about 36cm off her hair which she will donate to the Cancer Society for it to be made into a wig, and are asking for donations from the community that will go directly to Georgina’s fundraising.

“I want to donate my hair for a wig

because my aunt recently died from cancer and she was wearing wigs.

They made her feel comfortable so I want to do that for someone else,” she says.

Her mother, Laura Thompson says it was all Amelia’s idea to cut her hair and she was ‘quite proud’ of her.

For Georgina’s mother Siobhan Allen, it’s another ‘great example of community support’.

“I’m just totally blown away. Amelia is such a lovely girl and we really appreciate what she is doing.”

Donations can be made on the Givealittle page, by searching for ‘georginasjourney’.

Amelia plans to cut her hair at Tua Marina School in the next couple of weeks.

“My goal was to raise $150 but already I’ve raised $300, so the more Georgina and twin sister Olivia. we can get the better,” she says.

The best hot chips in town

By Les Whiteside I have always been a fan of hot chips, particularly during the winter months.

But there are hot chips and hot chips.

Recently I have been discussing with colleagues as to where/who has the best hot chips in Blenheim.

We are not talking fish and chips, but just hot chips.

In the past three weeks I decided to go looking for the best chips in Blenheim.

I like my chips, not long fries, but I like the oldfashioned chips we used to cook during the 70’s.

Not too burnt, not over-cooked, and definitely soft in the middle.

I have tasted chips from Mayfield Takeaways, Dolce, Raupo (not bad), Funky Fish (not bad), Muller Road Dairy (pretty good), Alehouse (pretty good), and Manhattan Cafe (the best) in my opinion.

Are there any others in Blenheim that I’m missing out on?

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By Cathie Bell Youth Week’s theme is ‘our voices count’, and Blenheim young people have the chance to get their words and art onto a mural in Islington.

The mural, on a walkway between Shirtliff Avenue and Lucas Street, has been painted by Mieke Davis and Kimi Cootes, showing young people blowing bubbles.

The bubbles are to be filled with the words and art from young people around the town, with Safer Communities manager Paul Johnson working with primary schools and Jo Lane and Ginny Young from Marlborough Youth Trust working with Bohally Intermediate and college students to get their input.

“All the bubbles are to become the voice of young people.”

Youth Week starts on May 26. Paul Johnson, Mieke Davies, Ginny Young at the youth mural.

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Tea time-out for southern ladies

By Cathie Bell A Blen h ei m Wom en’s Institute group is hosting a high tea in Ward next weekend for women in southern Marlborough who might be feeling a bit frazzled with ongoing earthquake stress.

Hannah Price is president of the Blenheim group, called ‘Tea and Tarts’, which meets once a month with about 12 members, all aged between 30 and 40.

She says a couple of members come from Seddon and Ward, and after talking to one of them, the group decided that there needed to be something just for the woman in that area, to give them a chance to catch up and reconnect with others

from their community.

“So we have been busy planning and on Sunday May 21, we are holding a high tea at the Ward hall and are aiming at hosting about 120 women.

We secured funding from some fantastic groups, we have Feast Merchants catering and Lynda Hallinan is coming down from Auckland to be our guest speaker.

“It’s going to be a great event and would be a great boost for our club.” Hannah says the women guests have already been invited.

Hopefully, the event will help them feel connected with other women, she says, and they might like to join the Women’s The team organising the ladies’ event, from left, Rachel Bishell, Hannah Institute branch.

Price, Kymberly McConway, Sally Blackwell, and Ally Avery.

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The Ministry for Primary Industries is looking to continue the closure of the top of the Southern Scallop Fishery because the amount of scallops are still at record lows, despite being closed last season.

Ministry manager inshore fisheries Steve Halley says this year’s entire 2017 season from 15 July 2017 to 14 February 2018 will also be closed, with options being consulted on now.

The consultation will close at 5pm on 31 May.

Witnesses gather About 600 Jehovah’s Witnesses are expected to meet in Blenheim on May 27 for their Circuit Assembly, organisers say. The church members areattending the meeting at the Blenheim ASB Theatre on Saturday May 27, starting at 9.40am.

All meetings of Jehovah’s Witnesses are open to the public, so please feel invited to join us. There is no collection or monetary obligation. The program finishes at 4:15pm.

Carriages on the move The carriages used on the Coastal Explorer rail route between Picton and Christchurch have been moved to the North Island to be used on the Northern Explorer while the coastal route is shut.

An observer carriage was seen on the back of a truck in Picton, and a KiwiRail spokeswoman says the Kaikoura earthquake interrupted KiwiRail’s passenger services in the Blenheim area, so KiwiRail is transporting the carriage to the North Island.

Correction The Clubs of Marlborough sections’ dinner is next Friday, not tonight, as reported in Wednesday’s Sun. The error is regretted.

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Business Association meets

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Retail promotion group the Blenheim Business Association is holding its annual meeting on Monday May 29.

The meeting, which starts at 5.30pm at the Blenheim Club in High Street, is open to everyone but only financial association members can vote.

Indian takeaway opens Chutney, a new Indian takeaway food shop, has opened on High Street, offering a range of food for lunch.

Marlborough home grants There have been 465 HomeStart grants, worth $2,069,000, given out to Marlborough homebuyers in the first two years of the scheme’s operation, Housing Minister Nick Smith says.

Wine exports up The latest data from Statistics New Zealand show wine exports to the USA have surpassed $500 million for the first time, up 11 per cent in the past year. Philip Gregan, CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers, says New Zealand wine, especially sauvignon blanc, is very popular in the US and consumer demand is expected to continue to grow.

New Zealand wine exports reached a new record of $1.63 billion in March year end 2017. Wine is now New Zealand’s fifth largest export good by value.

KiwiRail combines trips KiwiRail has combined its ferry and rail services under one brand, The Great Journeys of New Zealand.

Linking the Northern Explorer train service, which runs through the heart of the North Island, the Interislander Cook Strait ferry service between the North and South Islands, taking in the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, the TranzAlpine scenic railway, from the Pacific Ocean to the Tasman Sea, and the Coastal Pacific train journey along the east coast of the South Island, flanked by the Kaikoura Ranges on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other (a service temporarily on hold while earthquake damage to the rail track is repaired).

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Marlborough Vintners Hotel new chef Damian Oehlrich and manager Travis Moriarty.

By Cathie Bell Marlborough Vintners Hotel has a new chef, with Damian Oehlrich having returned to Marlborough.

Damian is Marlborough-raised, and is known for having played representative hockey for the Marlborough men’s team here when growing up.

He enjoys the outdoors, and that extends to enjoying the fresh organic produce from the hotel’s own kitchen garden on site at Marlborough Vintners Hotel, which also grows its own olives for oil.

“I’ve always loved cooking.

“I have a passion for wine and food, with a particular interest in healthy eating.

We can cater for everyone with dietary needs such as paleo, gluten free, or dairy free.”

Recently, Damian catered for a yoga retreat which incorporated many dietary requirements. Damian has just moved back to Marlborough after a stint in the Hawkes Bay. He has a background of working in luxury lodges, retreats, resorts, and boutique fine dining, and has previously worked at Gibbs on Godfrey, and Lawson Dry Hills in Marlborough, as well as travelling and cooking in Australia, England, and Scotland in award-winning restaurants.

Marlborough Vintners Hotel restaurant, The Vintners Room is open seven days for a la carte dining in the evening from 6pm.

Retiring from the books

By Cathie Bell Whitcoulls’ Blenheim store manager Wendy Lillicrapp retired yesterday after 27 years of working at the store, 15 of those as manager.

Staff held an afternoon tea for her so that customers and former employees were able to catch up with her before she finished.

Wendy says she loves ‘this

little branch’, the shop and her customers.

“I’ve always loved it.”

She says she is going to miss it ‘so much’ and feels it ‘will be a bit of a wrench’ handing it over to someone else.

“It’s been my life for 27 years.”

Wendy says she’ll still be in Marlborough but plans to spend winters in Australia in future.

Former employee Winnie Howard surprises retiring manager Wendy Lillicrapp.

Myrtle rust a watch and see

By Cathie Bell The invasion of myrtle rust which affects Manuka plants is concerning honey producers, particularly those with links to the North Island.

Putake is a Marlboroughbased honey company in partnership with North Island honey products company Comvita and Putake group managing director Renee De Luca says the company is taking the lead from our partner Comvita NZ, and understand that this risk has

been identified.

“At this time we would like to reiterate the words from Api NZ CEO Karin Kos who says it’s too soon to know how it will affect the industry.

However, we are obviously concerned about the impact on key species, such as manuka.”

In saying this, Putake Honey is not just a manuka honey company, Renee says.

“Our hives collect nectar from many sources including kamahi, clover, rata, rewarewa

and honey dew throughout the top of the South Island the West Coast of New Zealand.”

Comvita chief executive Scott Coulter says the company is gathering information on the myrtle rust invasion and it is too soon to speculate on its impact on the industry.

“We have been aware of the potential risk of myrtle rust arriving in New Zealand and we’ll work closely with the industry as the situation unfolds.”

The company’s Australian

partner has maintained honey production operations since the myrtle rust’s arrival in Australia. Comvita is wellplaced with a manuka plant breeding programme to assess tolerance to the disease across the broad genetic pool it has in the programme, Scott says.

Myrtle rust targets plants such as manuka, feijoas, and natives such as pohutukawas, and so far has been found in Kerikeri, Northland. It is easily transmitted with microscopic spores.

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Water treatment in the pipeline for Seddon Southern Katipo prepares for Marlborough exercise Seddon residents are set to have a clean and safe drinking water supply from early next year.

Marlborough District Council has secured land above the Seddon War Memorial for a new water treatment plant that will provide clean drinking water to 200 homes in the township.

Council Operations and Maintenance Engineer, Stephen Rooney, said the plant would provide compliance with the national drinking water standards and enable the township’s boil water notice to be reviewed and lifted.

Mr Rooney said council staff and councillors had been working with the community for a number of years to agree on an affordable treatment solution, and he praised the work by members of the Seddon Water Group to help reach a resolution.

With the site secured, council and the community were now looking forward to getting construction underway as quickly as possible.

Wairau-Awatere councillor Cynthia Brooks applauded council staff and the Seddon Water Group

Mayor John Leggett met last week with Lieutenant Colonel Martin Dransfield, who briefed him on the multinational Southern Katipo defence forces exercise coming to Marlborough this October and November.

Update your property details online Pictured from left: Stuart Donaldson and Stephen Roony with Liz Cleaver and Ric Hammond. for persevering in the long and sometimes difficult negotiations over water treatment.

The water treatment plant is budgeted at $4.4m and partly funded by a $1m government subsidy and council reserves.

The remaining cost is being met by a capped annual charge for households on the Seddon water scheme, and a charge spread across the region’s rates bill.

Environment Award winners on show Three winners of the 2017 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards are joining forces to share their experience at a field day at Dog Point Vineyard on Thursday 25 May. The Council is principal sponsor of the Awards, held every two years to showcase businesses and community projects that protect and enhance the environment.

The field day is a chance for the public and industry members to see for themselves what impressed the judges.

9.30am: Dog Point Vineyard, Habitat Enhancement winner and Supreme Award winner Conservation with a commercial edge – diverse and extensive native and exotic plantings as part of the organic vineyard property. (Category sponsored by Morgans Road Nursery.

Supreme Award sponsored by Marlborough Research Centre and Plant & Food Research) 1pm: Southern Water Engineering, Business Innovation winner Irrigation and water management systems that promote efficient water use, save electricity and improve quality in the vineyard. (Sponsored by Cuddon Engineering) 2.15pm: Tohu, Wine Industry

Go to https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/ services/rates/update-my-property-with-qv and start typing the property address or your valuation reference. Choose your property and click ‘Next’.

For help and advice contact Quotable Value at updatemyproperty@qv.co.nz or call 0800 786 822. Quotable Value will contact you if further information is required, and advise you of the outcome.

Marlborough’s next district-wide revaluation will be released in September 2017. Each property in the region is valued by Quotable Value. For more information about revaluation movements and what they mean for you go to https://www. marlborough.govt.nz/services/rates/rateablevaluations.

If you’re a property owner you can now update the information held online about your property.

Marlborough is the second area in the country to adopt this digital innovation, in partnership with national property valuer Quotable Value.

The aim is to improve the quality and availability of information on which property valuations are based, and make it easier for owners to change their property’s information online.

Examples of the sorts of changes people can identify are updated bathrooms and kitchens, replacement garage or carport or new deck.

Property owners can also correct inaccurate information held about their property. A significant change might require a valuer to inspect the property when they’re next in your area.

Temporary Road Closure – Saint Clair Street food event On Friday 12 May 2017 the followings road will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic for the purposes of the Saint Clair Street food event.

• Market Street, between Wynen Street and High Street between noon and midnight.

During the period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an

officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic safety branch).

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

For all enquiries please contact Sandra Boyd on 03 520 8330.

Temporary Road Closure – Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon Supreme Award winner Dog Point Vineyard, on show on 25 May. Innovation winner Research into organic methods to control brown beetle in vineyards a range of alternatives to pesticide use have been tested and results are ready to be shared with growers.

(Sponsored by Wine Marlborough) Directions: Follow the signs opposite 56 Dog Point Road What to bring: Your own water bottle and walking shoes. Lunch is provided.

Members of the public welcome; please contact Awards Coordinator Pete Hamill to book: peter.hamill@marlborough.govt.nz or ph 03 520 7400.

Ageing Positively – Support available where elderly not getting right treatment Older people are sometimes reluctant to voice a complaint because they don’t like to ‘make a fuss’.

Concerns relating to the care and wellbeing of a dependent elderly person who is relying on health and disability services provided by professionals should not be left unresolved.

The Health and Disability Commissioner’s Office has a free and

The large exercise will see up to 2000 navy, army and air force personnel from 12 countries play out a fictional deployment at various locations including Picton, Omaka, Ward and the Marlborough Sounds.

confidential advocacy service where a trained advocate is available. There is a Nelson-based advocate who deals with Marlborough cases and travels here as required.

• Contact Laschelle Walker Ph: 03 544 4116 • Aged Concern Marlborough also provides an advocate.

Catherine Donnelly Ph: 03 579-3457

On Saturday 13 May 2017 the followings roads will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic for the purposes of the Saint Clair half marathon: • Gifford’s Road Blenheim between the hours of 9.00am and 1.30pm • O’Dwyers Road and Thomsons Ford Road, Blenheim, between Old Renwick Road and Rapaura Road, between the hours of 7.00am and 10.30am.

During the period of closure, ordinary vehicular

traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

For all enquiries please contact Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads on Ph: 03 520 8330.

Temporary Road Closure – Redwood Pass Gravel Hill climb On Sunday 14 May 2017 the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic for the purposes of the Marlborough Car Club Redwood Pass Gravel Hill climb.

• Redwood Pass Road (gravel section) from a point 4km from the intersection with SH 1 to RP 2.9km before the intersection with Castles Road.

During the period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between

events under the supervision and authority of an officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic safety branch).

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330

Community News Hospice Marlborough provides a six-bed facility and community palliative care. The Hospice also cares for other life limiting illnesses for symptom management and respite care.

Other services include family support, day stay, bereavement support, counselling, equipment loan and education.

For more information Ph: 03 578 9492

Last chance to respond to our kerbside survey The response to our survey on kerbside recycling has been great – thousands of people have taken the time to tell us what they think about rubbish collection.

It’s one of the biggest responses Council has had to a request for feedback.

The survey will help our Waste Management team as they review the current service. From time to time there’s a call for wheelie bins so, as

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a first step, we need to know exactly how the present system of bags and bins is working and whether any improvements can be made.

There’s still time to fill out the on-line survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F7F3VP5 but the cut-off is soon – Monday 15 May. The survey results will be made public on our Council website in the coming weeks; watch out for them in June or July.

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Yes netball looks good, now try to make softball park as good before we start up again in October, don’t like playing on a cow paddock.

To the person who is concerned about the oak tree, may I suggest that you contact the church office and leave your details.

I am sure that someone would be willing to discuss this with you.

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This latest ‘leaked’ video has surely got to be politically motivated.

It has been kept under wraps since 2011, and now only comes to light six months from election?

Come on!

A blatant attempt to rattle the Nats, and absolutely nothing to do with the victims or their families.

I believe the artists name is Gynell Blake who created the beautiful kingfish on the corner of Whitney and Maxwell - its amazing!

Thank you so much.

Lemons versus Oysters I eat lemons each day and realise prices go up seasonal.

But ... I bought four lemons for $7.02.

Oysters $2 each.

Lemons in Blenheim were falling off trees.

Come on road stalls.

Clean green New Zealand I see that Lansdowne Park had its first netball game on the 6th and after every one left, they left their rubbish.

Here’s a thought pick it up and take it with you.

Lazy!

That scum that abused Floyd the dog in Hamilton should never own an animal.

Hope karma gets you . Scum of the earth.

Lost cat To the family who lost their beautiful black and white cat with a pink collar on Howick Rd on Thursday the 5th my heart went out to you, l am glad you found her.

Opening plastic bag problem Good answer to plastic bag problem.

But person with problem could get a ‘hand trolley wipe’ before entering supermarket.

Simple things in life are free.

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Horse poo. Love it Pick it up and use it for the garden.

During the 40’s in Christchurch the milkman’s horse often made a ‘deposit’ outside our house and Dad would scoop it up and put it in the compost before the neighbours could get there first.

He had a fantastic garden.

Taylor river Great to see the new concrete path finished on the Taylor River Reserve, now all the way up to the Burleigh Bridge.

Such an asset for the town.

Springlands accident Springlands crossing, Tuesday morning car crash .

Thank you to the lady from the blue jeep that got hit from behind by a white car, when my boy was just about to walk out.

Thanks for coming up to see if he was ok.

Flybuys gone Went to Mitre 10 on Sunday as I joined their members club and get lots more flybuys points only to be told they don’t do flybuys points anymore, only airpoints!

Where have worst ad’s on TV gone?

Have you ever seen the like - someone carrying a tube of toothpaste in their handbag incase a friend can’t eat ice cream geez.

The girl changes clothes to clean teeth then back into party dress.

Pleeeease!!

Education needed Cats spraying on my balcony and verandah as well as pooing on the garden.

Cat owners need a lot more education.

When will cat owners have to start microchipping and registering like dog owners?

BMX Track I recently went for a walk at Taylor River Reserve and I saw a little boy riding his bike at the BMX track.

He was eager to show his mum his new ‘tricks’ but whatever was on mum’s phone was more important.

Leave your phone at home and spend some quality time with your boy and get involved!

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

Limit to 70 words please.

Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion.

Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

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Neillyrich Matt and Amelia are a match made in heaven.

A big huge thank you for the amazing talent you bought home to Blenheim at Yard Bar Friday night, followed by Clubs of Marlborough Saturday night.

I watched Matt grow in talent since his childhood days with the Country Music Club, mum Sandra by his side.

The couple have travelled to the hearts of country music including Nashville and wherever their music takes them.

Winning many awards and their CDs reaching the top of charts elsewhere.

They are two beautiful young people, unspoiled by fame and oh so natural and humble.

The path they have taken has made them rich already.

Thank you for sharing your talent with family and friends.

Love you guys.

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It was terrible on Friday night in town watching all of the drunks being carried out of the local bars and pubs.

It was my understanding that some workplaces had encouraged drinking from as early as 9am!

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Toes nice and toasty thanks to slippers A group of keen knitters from the Renwick Womens Institute have made wool slippers that are being donated to local schools.

The first lot have b e en del ivere d to Seddon School where the children were thrilled to try them out. The slippers are designed to be worn in the classroom, helping to keep toes warm during winter.

The group has been knitting the slippers for around four years.

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The orchestra is also starting a development orchestra to build up the numbers of new and returning musicians, she says.

“This development orchestra is a pathway to the Marlborough Civic Orchestra and is open to all ages, so you could have grandparents and grandchildren playing in the orchestra together.”

The development orchestra meets about 4.45pm on Fridays in the Nativity church hall too.

Linda says the group is keen to see more ‘lower strings’ and anyone playing the viola, violin, or cello under grade three is especially welcome.

Other instruments will be added next term, she says.

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By Cathie Bell There is a new club for children interested in music, with the Marlborough Civic Orchestra working on new ways to get people into music.

The orchestra is offering a weekly music theory club for primary school-aged children after school on Fridays at the Nativity church hall, co-ordinator Linda Lloyd says.

The Upbeat Theory Club had its first session last Friday with about 16 children attending, she says.

They learn music theory, do music games and have afternoon tea together in a club-like environment, Linda says, with orchestra members bringing in different instruments to show

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Driving is one of the most complicated and risky tasks many of us do on a regular basis.

It requires our full concentration, and both our hands, to drive safely.

If you think you can multi-task at the wheel, you’re kidding yourself and putting people in danger.

If you use a mobile phone, eat, fiddle with a stereo, do your make up, or do anything else that takes your eyes and mind off the road or your hands off the wheel, you’re significantly increasing your chances of being involved in a crash.

Watch your speed Stay under limits, slow down to 30km/h around schools, homes and shops and roadworks to protect others, slow down to 20km/h when passing stopped school buses, slow right down for bends, brows and bad weather, and avoid overtaking.

Speak out for slowing down and help drivers understand that the slower they drive, the more chance they have of avoiding a crash and saving a life.

Driving slowly is one of the most important things drivers can do to protect themselves and others.

It’s essential to safe and considerate driving because slowing down gives you much more time to react to people and hazards around you, and avoid hitting someone or something.

Slowing down helps make our roads and communities safer, greener, nicer places, and can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency.

Slow right down in bad weather and avoid driving at all if possible.

Weather can be unpredictable and turn quickly, making roads treacherous.

Ice, snow, heavy rain, and fog significantly increase the risks on roads.

Stopping distances can double in the wet and increase ten-fold in ice and snow, and if you can’t see clearly, you can’t react to hazards.

Using your headlights makes you more visible to other drivers, especially in wet weather’.

The road code is clear about when headlights must be used, which is: • from 30 minutes after sunset on one day, until 30 minutes before sunrise on the next day • at any other time when you can’t clearly see a person or vehicle 100 metres away.

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Wearing a seat belt is one of the simplest safety measures you and your passengers can take, and it could save your life, by stopping you from being thrown out of or around the vehicle in a crash.

Everyone should always wear a seat belt, even on short journeys.

People are less likely to belt up for short or familiar routes, but even if you’ve made a journey a thousand times before, or you’re just driving around the corner, it could still be a life-saver, and it’s still the law.

Before setting off, make sure you and your passengers are belted up, in the back and front, and stay belted up.

Seat belt use is lower among back seat passengers, but this is incredibly dangerous for that person and other people in the vehicle.

An unrestrained back seat passenger can kill someone else in the vehicle, and themself, by slamming into someone else’s head in a crash.

Never squeeze extra people in without belts, or sharing the same belt - which can be as dangerous as not wearing one.

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5 MINUTES WITH: NeillyRich Duo Country musicians

Q A Q A Q A

W h a t ’s y o u r m o s t annoying habit?

Amelia: telling stories with no context.

Matt: my selective hearing.

One of my best holidays was...

Both: our trip to Nashville and playing at the Blue Bird Cafe.

What ’s your fondest childhood memory?

Amelia: family camping trips, Matt: our family dog ‘Jet’.

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What’s your favourite meal?

Amelia: chicken or can I skip mains and go straight to dessert.

Matt: surf and turf.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Amelia: Bold and the Beautiful.

Matt: Dance Moms.

What’s your greatest fear?

Amelia: spiders.

Matt: failure.

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How do you want to be remembered?

Amelia & Matt: as kind hearted people who loved their music.

Who would you love to share a meal with?

Amelia: Keith Urban.

Matt: Willy Nelson.

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

Amelia: when I used to play soccer I’d cry every time a goal went in.

Matt: I can’t sleep without an ipad app that plays rain sounds all night.

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

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Citrus trees are valuable plants for anyone’s garden, not only will they supply you with a bounty of fruit every year; they are also an attractive, highly scented tree.

In fact I cannot think of another fruiting plant that has such a delicious perfume when in flower.

We tend to stress the need for ample food and moisture for citrus trees, but often gardeners will say that they have a citrus tree which they never provide these requirements for at all and the tree looks healthy and green, producing good crops most of the year.

I have seen such trees and can only assume that their roots have tapped into a good supply of food and moisture under ground.

Citrus trees hate wet feet.

The ideal planting place for a citrus is in very free draining soil where it is very sunny with some protection from prevailing winds.

If you have a wet area where you wish to grow a citrus tree then you can do what I have done in the past, plant the tree into plastic rubbish tin that holds about 70 to 100 litres.

With a saw drill, drill 50mm holes in the base of the container and on the sides up about 12cm from the base.

The number of holes should be 5 in the base (one in the centre and 4 at the cardinal points nearer to the bottom rim) at the 12cm level drill 4 holes which will be in the middle of where the cardinal point holes are at the base.

You dig a hole in the desired spot, deep enough to bury your plastic rubbish tin half into the soil.

The holes you have cut will allow the roots of the tree to grow out into the surrounding soil in time, yet much of the tree’s roots will be above ground level, inside the container, and these roots will not get too wet at any time.

A big plus for this system is that if you move house you can lift your citrus trees with relative ease and take them with

you. The trees will not get as big as ones planted in open ground, which can also be an advantage for smaller sections.

They can grow in containers too, so if using this method fill the container to planting height with a friable compost and top soil mix, (two thirds compost and one third soil mixed well together) Place sheep manure pellets, blood and bone and a sprinkling of Epsom salts on top of the compost. Place the citrus tree removed from its nursery container on top of this.

If the roots have become a mass, with spiral roots at the base of the nursery container then with a pair of secateurs cut the spirals at the cardinal points about 20mm deep.

This allows new roots to develop quicker.

Back fill the sides with the same mix ending up with the base of the trunk about 6cm from the top rim of the container.

This makes it easy to water in the summer.

If planting into existing soil dig a deeper and wider hole than needed and use a similar mix of compost and soil to line the hole and back fill.

What food to feed your citrus?

I give my established trees a good dose of old chook manure, in the spring and later in summer along with a monthly sprinkle of Fruit and Flower Power. Drenches of MBL and Mycorrcin to the soil occasionally and spray to the foliage of the same.

An annual sprinkle of Rok Solids and Ocean Solids around the root zone for additional elements completes the program.

You can give them sheep manure pellets and Blood and Bone as an alternative to the chook manure, applied spring and autumn.

Cover the products with a layer of good compost then water in with the MBL and Mycorrcin.

Citrus trees given the right growing conditions are fairly free of problems and the fruit you can grow from them will be very beneficial to your health.

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It’s the good old-fashioned ‘friendly’ service and extensive knowledge that leaves customers feeling confident their car is in good hands.

Owners Mark and Mel Partington have owned the business coming up four years, after taking over from Mark’s father who started the business 27 years ago.

The business was built on the foundation of having ‘personal, professional and trusted service’, Mark says.

“We strive to give good deals on tyres as well as reliable service when it comes to your vehicle’s needs.

“Prices are also kept competitive for the benefit of our customers, so if you need mechanical work, new tyres or batteries call in and see me.”

The workshop is located on Grove Road and offers a wide range of automotive services from battery testing and tyre fitting, through to servicing and repairs.

Mark says he is has an open approach with

customers, so if there’s more work that needs to be done he will always contact them first.

“This is where trust comes into it,” he says.

Asked what was he was seeing a lot of in the workshop so far this month, Mark says new battery sales and new tyres.

“We have a lot of people coming in to replace batteries in their cars and campervans.

This is important to do if you have concerns about a battery, particularly if it’s been sitting around for a while or your car won’t start.

“Also with winter only weeks away, tyres need to be checked and replaced if they are old and worn. It’s dangerous to be driving on bald tyres during winter, so don’t take any chances and come in for a replacement.”

Another thing to remember is that vehicles need regular maintenance.

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“Don’t leave it until your vehicle has an issue or fails a warrant of fitness, come in and have it serviced and keep it in good, safe running order,” Mark says.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 12 Friday Night Feast Market Square, Blenheim, 3pm–7pm.

Renowned chef Martin Bosley will join some of Marlborough’s best restaurants to create amazing street food. No need to book, just rock up, get amongst the shopping, get amongst the food and listen to some live music.

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 Fridays and Saturdays only for Winter, 11am-4pm. 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz. On show during May - Unframed and Untamed, a changable feast of paintings and sculpture by prominent and emerging NZ artists.

Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day! 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@ golf.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 and Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay. Ph 573 8283.

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.

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.

Marlborough Civic Orchestra Upbeat Music Theory Club on Fridays during term time, 3.20–4.30pm and Development Orchestra, 4.45pm–6pm.

Nativity Church Hall.

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

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends. 67 Market Street. Ph 021 1201717 or 021 2542489 or info@detourgallery. co.nz.

Annie the musical ASB Theatre Marlborough, on until May 20. For tickets go to ticketdirect.

Saturday 13 Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon Saint Clair Cellar Door, 13 Selmes Rd, Rapaura, 9am-3pm. From registration on Friday through to the last note from the band at the post-race party, a great event.

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go. Ph Dale 5784427.

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

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

Contact Alison 5785109.

Disenchanted Prophets Exhibition Millennium Public Art Gallery, Blenheim, open daily. This exhibition engages with the many components of Waitangi protests that reveal them as far more significant than as portrayed by the negative media. On until June 25.

Sunday 14 Blenheim Bonsai Group Selmes Nursery, 141 Battys Rd, 1pm3pm. Bonsai displays and workshop. For more info phone Rod 021755100 or John 0294783464. All welcome.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, 9am till noon at the A&P Showgrounds. Grab yourself a delicious brunch, lots on offer.

Celebrate Mother’s Day Vines Village, Raupara Rd, 10am-4pm.

Bring Mum out for a special morning tea, lunch, or afternoon tea. Nail bar/manicures, flowers & gifts of all sorts for Mum. Picton Rail and Sail The Foreshore Picton, 20c per ride, 10am4pm, weather permitting.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

Ulysses Club Ride 10am Mother’s Day brunch at Captains Daughter in Havelock.

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 go to www.parkrun.co.nz/blenheim.

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.

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.

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

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon and Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We welcome new members of all ages. Ph Trevor 570 5064.

Marlborough Civic Orchestra Rehearsal, 4-6pm Saturdays. Band Rooms, Auckland St. Contact Linda Lloyd 022 109 9242.

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.

GOOD NEWS!!!

Release your inner artist

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

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

Up & Coming Tuesday May 16 Renwick Tuesday Market High St, Renwick, 9am-2pm. Hot coffee, fresh fruit and veges, new and pre-loved clothing, plus so much more.

Wednesday May 12 Marlborough Property Investors Information Evening Topic tonight is ‘building new houses’.

7.30pm at the Scenic Circle. Donation of $10 towards cost. Meets every 3rd Wednesday. Everyone 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 and 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.

lf Marathon Saint Clair Vineyard Ha

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

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.

Kapa haka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm.

All welcome.

Expressive Drawing Workshop with Kylie Fleur

My Creativity Workshops are now being funded by Creative NZ Communities 2016-17. I am excited to be able to reduce workshop fees in order to make them more accessible and reach out to the wider community... that’s YOU!

Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 May, 9am - 1pm.

Please take advantage of this opportunity and register for one of my upcoming workshops, there will be adults workshops, as well as school holiday workshops for youth.

Spaces limited... REGISTER NOW!

You can find out about future workshops via my website or Facebook page. Visit kyliefleur.co.nz, phone 021 035 5776 or email me for more information art@kyliefleur.co.nz

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

$107 per person including paper (usually $130).

Suitable for all levels. Ages 18+.

To be held at Marlborough Art Gallery Studio, High Street, Blenheim.

Give your creativity the jolt it needs or simply discover it for the first time. Learn to create with more depth and meaning, to bring life and energy to your work.

This is designed to release your inner-artist!

Annie the musical

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public notice BLENHEIM Country Music Club AGM. Redwoodtown School Hall, 2pm. No music.

Alterations and Repairs

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

Cressy's Picture Framing Mother's Day Special • $10 Frames & Prints • $20 Mirrors & Prints Flower, horse, bird prints & mirrors of all sizes Easel & Frame + much more!

Eftpos available • 14 Pitchell St, Blenheim Open Fri 12-4pm, Sat & Sun 9am-4pm 021 039 7361 • A/H 578 1707

Presenting in concert

Marlborough Girls’ College Premier Choir

‘OVATION’ SPeCIAl GueSTS Crescentia Choir and elin Tomos Sunday, June 11th at 2pm Church of Nativity Tickets: $20 adults & $10 students Purchase tickets from Ken Ham Music Works

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Adrien Borrie Software Engineer Mature advice and assistance relating to computers and information technology

027 589 9672

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

The Marlborough Branch thanks sincerely all donors, golf players and volunteers who contributed to a most successful Anzac Day Golf Tournament.

Held (since 1971) at the Marlborough Golf Club Fairhall course on a beautiful sunny Marlborough day.

Wonderful prizes donated from so many generous Marlborough businesses and loyal support from the clubs officers and staff.

All donors and supporters will be personally acknowledged.

Rarangi District Residents Association Annual General Meeting

WHAT'S ON Tonight Members Draw - 1st draw $700.00 Happy Hour Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Saturday Members Draw $2200.00 Route 66 - Club Bar 7.30pm

Sunday Happy Hour Friday - 3- 5pm

Tuesday May 16 Members Draw - 1st draw $1400.00 Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

Friday May 12, 2017

Tuesday 16th May 2017 at 7pm Rarangi Community Hall Guest Speakers: Gerald Hope (Marlborough District Councillor) Garry Spence (Civil Defence) Russ Smith (NZ Police)

GARAGE

SALES

WELD STREET, Sat 9am signs out.

Moving out sale, bit of everything.

GASCOIGNE ST, Sat 8am. Having a big clean out.

33a FULTON ST, Sat 9.30am. Combined sale. Baby stuff, clothes, bikes, electronics, kitchenware, furniture, Persian rugs, glass w i n d o w s , p a i n tings, fire grill, lots of brand new stuff and more, plus freebies!

BEXHILL CRES, 8am Sat. Kirby with sanders /carpet shampoo attachments, snorkel gear, sports skirts, ballet shoes, pictures, push mower with catcher, clothi n g , t y p ew r i t e r s and more. Bargain prices!

103A SCOTT ST, from 10am Saturday. Sizing down, bargain household items.

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M O B I LIT Y Scoote r. N e w b a t t e r i e s $ 18 0 0 o n o. P h o n e 5778527.

WHEELCHAIR, as new $400. Walker, as new $200. Breville coffee machine with grinder $120. Ph 572-9968.

wanted

BACK SECTION WANTED

Approx 350sqm section for retiree wanting to build small house, prefer back section with view.

Phone 578 3447

work wanted

PAINTER Wallpapering NO GST Labour only Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

HANDYMAN REQUIRED The Chateau Marlborough Hotel is seeking a handyman to assist with a soft refurbishment programme of a number of areas within the hotel.

The successful applicant will work under the hotels property manager. The work requires general handyman skills of a good standard.

This is a fixed term contract of approximately 6-8 weeks.

Applicants should apply by email to: brent@chateaumarlbrorough.co.nz

Journalist

Full-time or part-time position available The Blenheim Sun Newspaper is a twice weekly community newspaper, locally owned and operated, circulating throughout the Marlborough region.

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We require the skills of a Registered Nurse for a minimum of 3 duties per week. To maintain our high standards of Permanent & casual shifts are available clinical care, we require a person who can: for enthusiastic and committed • Lead a team of Health Care Assistants health care assistants.

• Preferably with experience in aged care Experience is preferred, but full training • Is committed to providing the best clinical care to the elderly will be offered to suitable applicants.

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All advertisements are subject to the approval of Blenheim Sun newspaper. Advertisements are positioned entirely at the option of The Publisher & no guarantee of placement is given. Applicable loadings apply only to the specific placement of strip or island advertisements. Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated. Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher. Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published by Blenheim Sun newspaper may also appear on a relevant website.

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Death Notices The energy minister has queried the purchase of Yealands by Marlborough Lines.

Swipe at winery buy

By Cathie Bell Energy trusts should stay focused on their core business of governing electricity lines distribution, Energy Minister Judith Collins says.

In a speech to the Energy Trusts Association conference, she questioned whether the energy trust model still works for consumers, and appears to take a swipe at Marlborough Lines’ buying Yealands Wine, saying there have been ‘some notable examples where distribution companies have invested in areas completely unrelated to the sector’.

“I am not privy to the economics of these specific investments and even if I was, that is not necessarily my concern as Energy Minister.

“My point is that you should aim to stay

focused on your core business...”

Her ‘starting point’ is that energy trusts’ core business is electricity lines.

Marlborough Lines chairman David Dew, who was not at the conference, says Marlborough Lines is ‘absolutely focused’ on its core business as a distribution company.

“We would have one of the best maintained networks in New Zealand which is remarkable given some of the terrain our lines traverse, and not all networks can say that.”

He says consumers in other areas look at Marlborough consumers with some envy given the discounts and dividends our consumers receive.

David says the lines company has invited Judith to Marlborough and ‘look forward to her visit’.

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St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

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

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Nativity @ 7pm Thursday - 10am Communion Service

LEOV, Donald Cyril (Don): On Thursday May 11 2017, peacefully, at home with Yvonne, his loving wife of 56 years, by his side. In his 81st year. Much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Fiona, Craig, Anna and Bill Frost. Adored grandad of Henry, Phoebe, Shinae, William, Alex, and Sam. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service, or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Don will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.30pm on Tuesday May 16, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

BOWN, Margaret Elsie: April 30, 2017 CHAUVAL, Paul Robert (Shovel): May 5, 2017 DELLER, Margaret Grace: May 7, 2017 HARRIS, Bruce Campbell (Cam): May 8, 2017 HONEYBONE, Ian Patrick: May 4 ,2017 MARTIN, Ivan Dallas: May 9, 2017

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McFARLANE, Wayne George: May 3, 2017

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NEAL, Patricia Ellen (Pat): May 4, 2017

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Births This Week Bryce, Boston Oliver: April 30, 2017 FLOOD, Catalaya Marie: April 26, 2017 POWER, Jett: May 2, 2017 TOMS, Zara Louise Ann: April 28, 2017

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Friday May 12, 2017

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Aussie rugby is in the pits - maybe we should let them play in our sandpit Australian Super Rugby franchises don’t look like they will win one trans-Tasman clash in 2017, such is the gaping chasm in class in the oval ball code in the two countries.

Talk has begun to surface of allowing an Australian team into our national provincial rugby competition.

The idea has merit.

As a Cantabrian, I grew up with a flurry of success and

trophies but the All Blacks’ dominance of global rugby is a little dull.

The anticipation of a New Zealand v Australia match has not been there for many years and the men in black have had a mortgage on the Bledisloe Cup for more than a decade.

The days of Aussie greats like John Eales, Stephen Larkham, Matt Burke and George Gregan seem a lifetime ago.

It’s time we help our bigger cousin out.

They’ve done it for us.

They’ve helped our rugby league with the Warriors, our basketball with the Breakers and football with the Phoenix.

They even tried to help our netball until the competition fizzled because we couldn’t keep up.

An Aussie NPC team would add some interest and give

players across the ditch a chance to be exposed to quality rugby.

To see the benefits, it will take five years minimum but hey, it’s time to extend the olive branch.

Australia appear unable to help themselves, cash-strapped and lacking depth on the field.

For the sake of the game in our part of the world, an Australian team in our breeding ground for the next generation of players seems like a no-brainer.

Horses put through their paces

By Cathie Bell The Marlborough Equestrian Barn Winter Series held the first of four dressage competition days last weekend, and the event went well, organisers say.

Spokeswoman Caroline Houghton says last Sunday’s event had good numbers, especially in the lower levels.

“New faces young and old, as well as seasoned professionals taking out their youngsters for their first outings coming out on this beautiful autumn day.”

Many of the higher levels have had a busy and successful summer season, so are taking the time out to rest their horses to bring out later in the year for competitions, she says.

There were some personal achievements with Diane Wallace dusting off the tails and her beautiful bay gelding ‘Profile’ debuting at Level six, an advanced grade, which is the fourth horse she has pro-

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duced to this level ‘which is no mean feat’, Caroline says.

Sylvia Clark and her striking coloured mare ‘Little Miss Independent’ also had their first start at Level four, winning in their morning class and coming second in afternoon to the everconsistent Morgan Irvine on ‘Golden Promise’.

Other combinations dipping hooves up to the next level in the arena were Laurel Carre and Gallivonte at level three and Sharon Inwood and Blytheburn Santana at level two.

“The future of dressage in Marlborough is also looking very bright with good entries in the Lead Rein and Introductory Pony.

These classes won by Katie Edwards and Southwind Candy and Mitchel Cowan on Adlou Dancing Queen respectively.”

The second day in the Marlborough Equestrian Barn winter series will be Dianne Wallace on Profile. held June 4.

Chatham Cup game Central Pirates have their first round game in the Chatham Cup national competition tomorrow at 2pm at A&P Park against Richmond Athletic.

Pigeon results The final race of the young bird season for the pigeons of the Blenheim club was held from Oxford a direct distance of 250km last Saturday.

The weather gods were most kind and the flock was liberated in the morning at ten past eleven into perfect conditions and cleared the area quickly to begin the journey home.

The winning birds were arriving at half past two at Renwick with Alister Cooper first with a speed of 72 km/hr and Ian McColm second on 71 km/hr, followed closely by the more central lofts of Two Fishers into third with 70.7 km/hr only just heading off Chris Bensley on 70.6 km/hr.

Rugby review The Tasman Rugby Union has started a review of rugby in Marlborough.

Chief executive Tony Lewis says the union held the first of a series of meetings in Blenheim last week, with the objective of the review is to look at the current situation and to discuss potential areas for improvement.

He says the process will take a couple of months but all stakeholders share the same vision - ‘growing the game of rugby’.

Saturday run The Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a pack run at Wairau Lagoon at 2pm tomorrow.

Those interested in running through this ‘really interesting part of Marlborough to explore’ are encouraged to meet at the end of Hardings Road Carpark and information boards and run around the walking tracks through and around Wairau Lagoon reserve Tracks are well formed with plenty of boardwalks, organisers say.

For full details and directions follow http://www.harriers.net.nz/ai1ec_ event/lagoon-run/?instance_id=3884

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Results: Starters,Sandra & Tess 2nd x2; Novice, Sandra & Tess 1st; Yana & Tex 2nd, Intermediate; Sandra & Finale 3rd, Natasha

& Jazzi 1st; Senior, Natasha & Jazzi 1st x2; Jumpers C Jenny & Mindy 3rd; Jumpers B Gillie & Peppy 1st 2nd 3rd; Medium, Wendy & Crystal 1st 2nd Micro. As well as fourth and fifth placings with ribbons. Top Dog went to Roselle Bremmers and Quizz from Nelson.

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Garin College Faith and wisdom Academic excellence Garin College is a Catholic Co-educational College with boarding for boys and girls years 9 to 13, based in Richmond, Nelson.

Not only does Garin College consistently deliver academic results above its decile 8 rating.

Your child gets all the benefits of attending a smaller Catholic College.

This along with outstanding Arts, outdoor education and sports programmes, makes Garin College the smart choice for your child’s college education.

Meet John Maguire, Principal of Garin College, at St Mary’s Parish Centre on Thursday 18 May at 6pm.

To enrol or to find out more go to

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