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Flying high Mary Poppins will be magic

By Bill McElhinney Mary Poppins will fly through the air at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim next year.

She will not only fly over the stage, but will also glide over the audience.

“That alone will be worth the price of admission,” says Duncan Whiting, who will direct the Blenheim Musical Theatre’s production of the ever popular show.

Continued on page 2 Dancers Elly Molloy and Shiloh Walsh will be auditioning for parts in the Blenheim Musical Theatre’s production of Mary Poppins.

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Well loved musical on the way Continued from page 1 Blenheim Musical Theatre, formerly the Blenheim Operatic Society, is celebrating its centenary next year and Mary Poppins will be their biggestever production, Duncan says.

He and production manager Neville Patchett and Robin Boyce, who will manage the stage set, have already started planning.

Auditions for the cast of 36 are on this weekend.

About 30 children are auditioning tonight for the roles of Michael and Jane Banks.

Four children will take turns in the roles.

Auditions for the principals and cast also begin tonight and carry on tomorrow.

“This will be as professional

Robin Boyce, Duncan Whiting and Neville Patchett.

as anything you would see in London or on Broadway,” Duncan says.

“We will have an all-Marlborough cast, with Kevin Moseley as musical director and Jeannie Mark choreographing.”

The Blenheim crew have already had professionals down from Auckland to look at how the flying scenes can be staged.

“It will be a bit of magic,” Duncan says.

“We couldn’t have done it

without the new theatre,”.

“We have to build a huge revolving set, which is the Banks’ house, on top of the stage.” Neville says.

Along with the main cast and a full orchestra there will also be an off-stage vocal chorus of at least 12 singers, and a large production crew.

Based on P.L. Travers’ beloved books of the same name, Mary Poppins became an immediate hit when it premiered as a movie musical in 1964.

Forty years later, Cameron Macintosh created a stage musical that combines elements of the Walt Disney film with material inspired by Travers’ books.

Stephanie honoured with award

By Celeste Alexander Former Marlborough Girls’ College student Stephanie Benseman is one of four young New Zealanders to receive the 2017 International Leadership Award.

Stephanie, 21, lives in Wellington where she is completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems, Commercial Law and Management at Victoria University.

She also works as the communications and marketing manager at the Young Enterprise Trust, was the co-founding director of graduate recruiting platform Filtr, and is a partner in youth-led investment fund First Cut Ventures.

The announcement for the leadership award was made on Wednesday by Youth Minister Nikki Kaye and as part of the award, Stephanie will travel to China next month to take part in the Follow the Footsteps of Rewi Alley Programme in Shenzhen.

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Participants will discuss topics such as innovation, cultural creativity and social enterprise, and meet with leading Chinese technology companies to learn more about the latest innovations, trends and technology developments in China.

Stephanie says she is honoured by the award.

“I’m incredibly excited and honoured to have the opportunity to attend the trip but more importantly I can’t wait to use the knowledge gained from this experience to help influence entrepreneurial youth in our own country.”

This is not the first time she has been acknowledged for her youth leadership.

In 2015 Stephanie, at the age of 19, was a finalist in the Women of Influence Awards in the Young Leader category and was a nominee in two categories in the 2017 New Zealander of the Year Jim Bolger presenting Stephanie Benseman with her award.

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Sisters return to take over family business

By Celeste Alexander From the bright lights of Auckland and Dubai, sisters Tamzin Henderson and Lana Wilson have returned ‘home’ to take over the helm of their father’s business, Henderson’s Ltd. For 18 years their father John Henderson owned and operated the Grove Road business but stepped back six years ago.

In that time Tamzin was living and working in Auckland and Lana in Dubai, but after a conversation with John on what to do with the business, they both decided to return.

“It was a discussion to see if either of us wanted to do it on our own or if we would together but it was an easy decision to do it together... together is best,” Tamzin says.

“Dad’s really happy that the business is staying in the family and it’s neat to have something of our own to be proud of.”

Working in a fishing and chandlery business is nothing new to both women as they had worked their afterschool jobs with their father, and say some of their customers are still the same.

“We are still seeing the same people as we did when we were teenagers which is really neat. It’s been going really well since taking over in February, we’ve just been taking some time to learn our way around the shop and the 5700 products in stock,” Tamzin laughs.

To celebrate their takeover, Tamzin and Lana will be hosting an open day on Saturday, October 7 where they will have suppliers on hand demonstrating new products as well as giveaways and a sausage sizzle.

“The open day will be our chance to introduce ourselves to the public so come along and check out what’s new and exciting at Henderson’s,” Tamzin says.

Woman airlifted A woman in her 20s has been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a single-vehicle crash on SH6, Rai Valley on Wednesday morning, police say.

The crash, which happened between Opouri Road and Kokorua Road, is being investigated.

The road was closed briefly to allow the helicopter to airlift the patient to hospital.

Blue cod meeting The Ministry for Primary Industries is holding a consultation meeting on a potential strategy for the Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery in Blenheim next month.

The meeting on September 4 from 5pm until 7pm is at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

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Sisters Tamzin Henderson and Lana Wilson have taken over their father’s business.

Just hang up on phone scammers: Police

By Cathie Bell People need to just hang up on phone scammers, community police officer Russ Smith says.

Marlborough residents are still being plagued with phone calls from scammers posing as ‘Microsoft computer technicians’ trying to get access to people’s computers and banking details.

Russ says while it has been sug-

gested people could ring an 0800 number to get the Department of Internal Affairs to block the calls, that wasn’t possible.

The department handled online scams, not phone ones, he says.

“The phone numbers that come up on caller ID generally aren’t correct, they’re not real numbers.

“Tracing them is almost impossible. “

Even if they were able to be traced, most of the calls come from third-world countries and even if Interpol was involved, the police organisations were ‘less functional’, he says.

“My advice to the public is as soon as you realise you have a scammer on the phone, just hang up.

“If they ring back, then just keep hanging up.”

Eighty per cent of the 900 people in a council’s survey are happy to support a 10 cent charge on plastic bags, but 63 per cent will still use them, regardless of the charge, council solid waste manager Alec McNeil says.

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Business inbrief NMIT rated Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology has received a category 1 rating in an external evaluation review by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, one of only seven of the country’s 16 institutes of technology and polytechnics to gain the top rating.

“It’s a big deal for NMIT and for the region,” NMIT’s interim chief executive Liam Sloan says.

“It shows that qualifications gained at NMIT are credible and are robustly qualityassured.

It’s also an important outcome for the industries and organisations who deal with us.”

Peter Ray gets through Peter Ray Homes Blenheim has gone through to the next round of the Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year for its show home in Blenheim.

The company received a gold award in the PlaceMakers Volume/Group Housing up to $450,000 section earlier this month, and became a Gold Reserve National Finalists.

They will now be re-judged by the national judging panel to find the National Supreme House of the Year and National Supreme Renovation of the Year, to be announced November 25.

Finalists can also win one of the 14 National category awards, as well as separate awards for four lifestyle categories – outdoor living, kitchen, bathroom and sustainability.

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Woodbourne Tavern up for Best Country Hotel award

By Celeste Alexander Renwick’s Woodbourne Tavern & Motels might soon claim the title of being the country’s best country pub. Owners Richard Marlow, Stacey Goodwin and Rowan Ingpen are thrilled to find out they had been named as national finalists in the 2017 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence.

The family-run business will find out if they were successful at the awards dinner at Te Papa in Wellington on October 19.

Finalists will be visited by a mystery shopper to ensure what they say on paper is what they do in real life.

The category in which they are finalists in is ‘Best Country Hotel’, and they are up against the Jolly Stockman in Gisborne, and the Theatre Royal Hotel in Kumara.

“It’s our first time making the finals which we are pretty excited about, but it’s not actually about us it’s about the community supporting us,” Stacey says.

“Yes we might get an award, but for us it’s about showcasing Renwick and that we have some bloody good locals,” Rowan says.

“We’re only steering the boat, we are just so thankful for the people who come in... without them we wouldn’t be able to enter

these awards,” he says.

The family has been entering the awards since they took over the business in 2010.

Part of the entry process is being judged on a range of commercial and operational criteria including staff training, customer service and demonstration of business growth.

“I think a big tick for us was the growth we experienced last year.

“We’ve had business coaching from our accountant Neil Sinclair who has been great and had a good impact on the business.

“Let’s hope we’ve done well enough in all areas to win,” Rowan says.

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Event Cinemas buys Top Town

By Cathie Bell Cinema chain Event has bought Blenheim’s Top Town cinema.

Cinema manager Duncan MacKenzie confirmed the sale, saying it took effect on August 1 for a confidential price.

People going to the movies won’t notice much change, he says, but staff will now have more career options as Event is the largest cinema group in Australasia and has a philosophy of promoting from within wherever possible.

This purchase is their first in the South Island, Duncan says.

“The big thing from our perspective is that it’s a huge show of faith in Marlborough, as this is their first venture into the South Island, which is pretty cool.”

The purchase came about after Top Town won best independent cinema last year, he says.

“That brought us to the notice of a lot of people. That was the starting point.”

Duncan says he is staying on until mid-October, but after that will be concentrating on his own events management company.

Top Town Cinema has been sold to Event.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Creative Communities Scheme Fund Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Applications can be completed

Festivities for foster families online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/OurCommunity/Grants-and-Awards/ Creative-Communities-NZ-Scheme. aspx.

Applications close 5.00 pm, 28 September 2017.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves, Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400.

Community Grants Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from not-for-profit organisations providing services to the Marlborough community under the following category headings: • Arts and Culture • Community Welfare/Social Services • Environment • Heritage • Sport and Recreation Applications must be for projects/ services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit

to the people of the Marlborough district.

Applications are completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/OurCommunity/Grants-and-Awards/ MDC-Community-Grants.aspx Applications close 5.00pm 27 October.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Phone. 03 520 7400

Ageing Positively Liz Anderson is the kind of woman that any volunteer-based organisation would grab with glee.

She had a background in banking before running the office for a local family business, had her own family, then worked in broking and insurance in managerial roles. That’s a package of skills that’s in very high demand.

Little surprise that Liz is also very active in the community. She was one of those who established the Beavertown Lioness Club, she’s held every board position at the Stoke Lions Club and she’s a past zone chairman of Lions Nelson. Into that busy life she has also squeezed eight years’ service as a Hospice shop volunteer and, for the last decade, she has served on the committee of Alzheimers Marlborough, an officeholder and a valuable member of the fundraising team responsible for the new facilities now available to support Marlborough’s dementia sufferers.

Liz is also a celebrant. Now in her late 60s, she still officiates at weddings but even more often is called on as a funeral celebrant. Having had her own brush with death a decade ago, Liz has a positive outlook. “If you have faith, hope, love and the blessings of good friends and family, you will get through whatever challenges life brings. Your faith will light your path, hope will keep you strong, the love you give to others will bring you joy and your friendships will remind you of what is important in life.”

Community news Marlborough Art Society provides art classes for adults and children along with exhibitions of artworks by local and national artists.

They also have a studio that can be rented for meetings.

For more information Ph: 03 577 6784

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health.

Treated water is available at the public tap on the corner of Marama

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A new Seddon water treatment plant is scheduled for construction this year and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

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From left; Denise Green (Regional Co-ordinator for Fostering Kids), Christine Campbell (Open Home Foundation), Kaye McDonald (Oranga Tamariki), Anne Best and John Leggett, Aimee North and Sharon Hunt (Marlborough Fostering Kids Association.)

Mayor John Leggett and Mayoress Anne Best recently joined Marlborough families caring for foster children for a mid-winter Christmas party organised by the local arm of the Fostering Kids Association.

Fostering Kids is a national charity that provides support, advocacy and training for foster families, kin carers and grandparents caring for their grandchildren. More than 20 families attended.

The Mayor said it was good to see local businesses

generously supporting a party for the children and their carers as it recognised the important role that foster families have in our community.

“Foster families are providing so much care for children who need them – short term or long term.

Caring foster parents are always in demand and I know the Open Home Foundation or Oranga Tamariki would welcome any approaches from families who might be interested in fostering.”

Essons Valley walking track closed –

28 August to 1 September

Council is doing maintenance work at Barnes Dam, one of the water supply sources for Picton and Waikawa, from 28 August.

A helicopter will take equipment to and from the dam, with loads suspended beneath the helicopter while in transit.

During the period Monday 28 August to Friday 1 September, when the helicopter is being used, the walking track from Essons Valley to both Barnes Dam and Humphreys Dam will be closed for public safety.

Signage will be erected at the track entering Essons Valley, and also at the start of the walkways.

Maintenance is expected to take three weeks, with the helicopter movements during the first week only. The work includes draining and cleaning the dam, installing equipment and completing a structural survey.

If everything goes to plan, the track will re-open by 5.00pm on Friday 1 September.

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It’s a chance for couples and families to learn what they need to know to stay safe out on the water and, even for long-time sailors, it’s a worthwhile way of refreshing skills and getting an update on maritime rule changes and the latest safety gear.

No prior knowledge or expertise is necessary; lunch is provided and there’s no test at the end of it all but the workshop is a good stepping stone to further training or more formal skipper or boatmaster courses.

Harbourmaster Luke Grogan says the workshops have been run since last Labour Weekend and the feedback is really positive – 189 people have attended the courses which are also supported by Maritime New Zealand and Coastguard Boating Education.

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The Sun K-mart Blenheim Congratulations Phil Robinson for your innovation in getting K-mart here! Let’s trust the council will respond positively to your application...praying!

Supermarket carparks I agree supermarket carparks are in need of a tidy up.

Wye bridge I was thinking why don’t the trucks go through the ford at the Wye bridge?

Maybe less accidents or put traffic lights at the bridge.

Accommodation I hope the social welfare accommodation is going to be smoke and drug free and regularly checked.

No balloons, thanks

Water costs

I hope the colleges are planning an alternative to the balloon release for this year, that doesn’t have a negative effect on our environment.

What about each student plants a tree, or float flowers down the Taylor river like in Christchurch?

I’m sure the creative, environmentally conscious students will have a range of ideas.

Suggest the Labour candidate checks her figures on proposed water costs to the wine industry.

She better check on amounts of water used by wineries.

Taxing water use does not stop the pollution of waterways. eg city drainage comes to mind.

Depression It’s good to see depression talked about in the media.

Don’t suffer alone, reach out for the help available.

Keep believing you will get well even if recovery seems slow.

Each day brings a little more sunshine and a little less rain until you emerge wiser, stronger and with greater compassion.

Water tax Easy solution ban exports of water, don’t open a can of worms.

Thank you To the wonderful person who handed in my eftpos card, a big thank you.

I am very grateful that there are still honest people around.

Great news!

Shopping in town

Great news!

Now word has it that a Spotlight store is heading to Phil Robinson’s shopping complex at Westwood, joining K-mart.

Blenheim is finally a shopping mecca.

I shop at Bunnings, the Warehouse, Mitre 10, and I will shop at K-mart, but i still shop in town.

If I like what you have in your shops I will still go into town.

Thats not going to change, for a lot of people, don’t panic.

Car parks around town Went to town other day.

First time this year and looked down Market Street, not many folk around today, it was a nice day to be out, strolled to other end of town and came back through car park off Wynen Street, it was full but there were not that many folk in town?

I was told people who work in town all park for free, finally the council’s not being a big bully.

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Re: Whitebait season You made some good points there and I agree.

You however said that the camper van brigade buy their spot on the river when in actual fact they don’t.

I went in and checked with council and they park for free for the whole season.

Maybe there should be a charge like a DOC camping ground to cover the costs of the people checking on the campers.

Free parking The CBD would be more user-friendly if there was time-limited parking instead of moneyhungry meters.

We appreciate free parking provided by shops such as Warehouse and will do so at the proposed K-mart.

The cost of parking is an obstacle to spending time and money in the CBD. Instead of grumbling about what may happen to shops in town, proactive decisions need to be taken to attract shoppers!

Roundabouts Now we have a new issue at Spring Creek, they’ve miscalculated distances, no room for large vehicle manoeuvring?

And the one near New World, many avoid it as it’s dangerous, honestly, whoever decides these things....take a re-cap on your thinking.

txt talk of the week Great work To all you ladies and gentlemen working on the highway between Picton and Christchurch, what a fantastic job you are all doing!

Well done, you do us proud.

Number 13 New streets having no number 13...how ridiculous. What next?

Road needs fixing The road from Blenheim to Nelson needs its potholes fixed, I’m scared I will end up in China!

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Expect trains Work trains are now running day and night between Blenheim and Christchurch

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Roleen’s hair is going, going... gone

By Celeste Alexander Years of growing and only minutes to shave off, local woman Roleen Claassens sat in hysterics as she had her head shaved for a good cause.

Roleen shaved her hair off on Tuesday to raise awareness and funds for Hope Walk.

Aaron Nott of Scissorsaurusrex donated his time for the shave off which was watched on by Roleen’s friends and family.

Although nervous at the beginning, Roleen laughed and smiled through the process and commented on how she was enjoying her natural grey.

“It’s so liberating... getting ready in the morning won’t take a lot of time now,” she jokes.

Donations have been coming in from supporters, with all money benefiting the Hope Walk event on September 16, organised by Bary Neal.

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Mark has fond memories of the great Colin Meads

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That’s how Blenheim accountant Mark Peters sums up rugby legend Colin Meads, who died on Sunday morning, aged 81, after a battle with cancer.

Mark served on the New Zealand Rugby Union from 2002 to 2010 and got to know Colin during this time.

Mark then became a trustee on the New Zealand Rugby Foundation.

“The foundation looks after our VIPs – very injured players,” Mark says. “We look to support them financially, emotionally.

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“Colin was very generous – he never said no to people,” Mark says. “He was always available to talk to people, to sign things for fundraising auctions.

“We would take some of the injured players to the Wellington Sevens and Colin would come along and spend time with them.

“He could always be found yarning away with them, taking personal interest in them and their families and carers. He made each one feel like the most important person in the room.

“He was proud to be a New Zealander, proud to be giving back to New Zealand rugby. But at the same time I don’t think he knew how really great and famous he was.”

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The last post played for Bert

By Celeste Alexander The patriach of the Collett family, Albert (Bert) Collett passed away peacefully last Wednesday aged 95, leaving behind a legacy that won’t be forgotten by those who knew and loved him.

In a moving speech delivered at his funeral on Monday, family described him as a ‘passionate family man who took pride and delight watching his family grow’.

“His generosity to his friends and family was outstanding. He was a kind, caring and loving family man with a wicked sense of humour, and his leg-pulling exploits were legendary with the family.”

During his service family, friends and members of the Marlborough Returned and Services’ Association laid poppies on the casket, remembering his service during the Second World War as an engineer and supplies transporter from behind the front lines.

At the age of 20 Bert enlisted for military service in the New Zealand Army. He trained in Egypt and Northern Italy before being handpicked to work with the engineers. The captain of his battalion was former Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon.

Bert and his fellow engineers were responsible for building bridges, transporting supplies and repairing holes in runways. After five years of service in Italy and Germany, Bert returned home to Marlborough.

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By Cathie Bell A Marlborough-based wine technology company has made a significant sale into one of the world’s newest and largest wine regions.

VinWizard is a winery control system with tank temperature and pumpover control being the first stage.

Last week, the company made its first sale into the Chinese market.

Company spokesman Bob Richards says the company’s first installation in China is for the ‘substantial’ Pigeon Hill winery in Ningxia, in China’s north-west.

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VinWizard is one of the Marlborough Research Centre’s early members of the Marlborough Food and Beverage Initiative, or mFBI. Centre chief executive Gerald Hope says the company’s success is the product of years of hard work.

A Marlborough business delegation visiting Ningxia in 2015 included VinWizard and the centre.

It ties in well with the centre’s Premium Foods programme into Tianjin, and with the Marlborough District Council’s establishment of a sister-region arrangement with Ningxia.

That arrangement is to be signed formally between Ningxia governor Xian Hui and Marlborough mayor John Leggett next month.

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Helena van Velthooven, Roslein Wilkes, Teresa Hodgkinson, Donna Darlington, Richard Vercoe, Trudy Treloar and Louis Lefebre.

Bank closes to volunteer for a day

By Celeste Alexander BNZ Blenheim branch staff swapped banking for volunteer work on Wednesday, as part of its ‘Closed for Good’ annual project.

For around five years the branch has closed its doors for one day so staff can head out into the community and donate their time and expertises.

One group, Teresa Hodgkinson, Donna

Darlington and Richard Vercoe, spent the day at the Riding for Disabled Marlborough, brainstorming ideas for a marketing plan they are putting together.

Closed for Good project leader Donna Darlington says their contribution to provide a marketing plan to RDA to help with fundraising.

The RDA hope to get sponsors for each of their horses which cost around $4000

a year to keep, so having the BNZ staff help with marketing will be ‘a huge help’, manager Roslein Wilkes says.

“It’s been wonderful having them here and a huge help to our organisation.

“Marketing to attract more funding is something we need help with so it’s been good to have their skills and knowledge for a day.”

Boutique hotel Escape to Picton is a finalist in two sections of the Hospitality Association’s awards for excellence.

Placing in the top four for two submissions, the boutique hotel in Picton is being considered in the final round of the 2017 awards in Best Hotel and Excellence in Marketing categories, the association says.

The next round of the awards includes a visit by judges who may ‘mystery shop’ the finalists, and Juliearna Kavanagh, the head chef and owner of Escape to Picton, says she is up for the challenge.

“On behalf of myself and all the staff here at Escape to Picton, we are both delighted and honoured by these nomination,” Juliearna says.

“We would like to thank the judges at the Hospitality Association of New Zealand for acknowledging our hard work and dedication to our establishment.

“We are truly ecstatic to be nominated in not one but two categories by this prestigious organisation and are excited to wow the judges with the Escape experience!”

Hospitality New Zealand chief executive Vicki Lee says the awards for excellence are all about the future of hospitality, the leading edge and ‘given the quality of this year’s entries, the outlook for hospitality is in great hands ... and the bar has been lifted yet again’.

Winners will be announced, with a trophy presentation for the Supreme overall winner, at the formal/black tie Lion Awards for Excellence Dinner, to be held at Te Papa in Wellington, on October 19.

Song greets candidates at elderly seminar

By Bill McElhinney “Welcome to my world – won’t you come on in!”

Kaikoura election candidates looked slightly bemused as elder care worker Wendy Best played the popular song, accompanied by photos of the main political party leaders projected on to a large screen, at St Christopher’s Church Hall in Blenheim yesterday.

The occasion was the monthly seminar for people 60 years and over and the four candidates standing for the Kaikoura electorate had been invited to be questioned by the audience of about 65 people.

Marlborough mayor John Leggett opened the proceedings and prom-

ised the crowd he would be available afterwards to hear any suggestions or complaints they might have about the Marlborough District Council.

“And I’m looking forward to sitting back and hearing what the candidates have to say,” he says.

Green Party candidate Richard McCubbin, National Party MP Stuart Smith, Labour Party candidate Jeanette Walker and New Zealand First candidate Jamie Arbuckle were then given a few minutes each to introduce themselves before answering questions from the audience.

The candidates will also be at a public meeting on Monday evening in the Wesley Centre, Blenheim, organised by the Marlborough branch of Grey Power.

Marlborough mayor John Leggett, Stuart Smith, National, Richard McCubbin, Green Party, Jeanette Walker, Labour and Jamie Arbuckle, NZ First, at the Older Person seminar yesterday.

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By Celeste Alexander “Brides, where are your entries for this year’s Bride of the Year Show?”

Noeline Stewart, convenor for the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show is appealing for any last minute bride entries to be made as soon as possible, as the countdown has officially begun.

The show will be held on Friday, September 29 at the Clubs of Marlborough main hall.

Brides who were married between July 23, 2016 and September 4, 2017 are invited to enter, and with spaces still available organisers are eager to hear from them.

“It’s such a fun opportunity for brides to put on their dresses again and enjoy a relaxing night. You never know, you might even win one of the fantastic prizes that will be up for grabs,” Noeline says.

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To enter, brides only need to fill in an application form which includes details of their gowns, venues and any memorable stories from the day.

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Brides can enter by emailing bblbrideoftheyear@gmail.com and entries close September 20.

Tickets for the show will be going on sale next week, so if brides are wanting their family and friends to attend they must get in their applications to secure their spot, Noeline says.

As it is a fundraising event, proceeds from the show will be donated to the Bread of Life Trust and Diabetes Marlborough Inc.

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Paddon and Kennard ride again Kiwi world rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are teaming up to tackle this weekend’s Coromandel Rally in the Hyundai NZ i20 AP4+ rally car.

It’s the first time Kennard has co-driven for Paddon since Rally Argentina in April and it’s also the first time Paddon has contested the Whitianga-based event.

The one-day rally on Saturday 26 August is round four of the Brian Green Property New Zealand Rally Championship.

Blenheim-based Kennard says this weekend in Coromandel is really just about getting out and having some fun on a rally again, after the high-stress environment of WRC. “It’ll also be cool to be back in the Hyundai i20 AP4+ with Hayden and certainly a thrill to be back on some of the best rally roads in the world.”

Paddon says New Zealand is the best place to rally in the world.

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- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 25 Open Mic Poetry An open mic poetry session to celebrate Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2017. Marlborough District Library 12pm– 2pm. Register to read on arrival. (Bring your own lunch – tea and coffee will be provided).

Tempo 70s and 80s music night with guest artists the Orphan’s Club, 7pm at the Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street, Blenheim. $3, or $10 family (cash only).

Blenheim Library Book Sale This Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Good quality used books including adult books hardback, paperbacks and children’s books, great value. From 50 cents to $4.00. Open Library hours.

Young Winemaker of the Year Celebration Bands, DJ’s, food trucks and live entertainment. 5-11pm, Marlborough Vintners Hotel, 190 Rapaura Road, Blenheim. Bus transfer from Seymour Square, $10. Tickets $35 from Eventfinder.

Friday Knockout Pool Tournament Open to anybody except 1st division players. Come along learn the rules, some tactics, and maybe even improve your play. Limited to 16 people on a first come basis. Every Friday night at 7pm Clubs of Marlborough.

Marlborough Women’s Club 108 High Street, Blenheim, 2pm. A variety of programmes throughout the year, Mah Jong, music, gardening, crafts and a monthly speaker. Women of all ages welcome. For further information phone Catherine 9293299.

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. Phone 573 8283.

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

Art Classes and Workshops available. 204 High Street. Phone 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com.

Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Phone 5781712.

Detour Gallery Figurative show featuring Expressions of the Human Form by 13 artists, runs until September 1. Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am-5pm weekdays and 11am3pm Weekends. 67 Market Street. Phone 021 1201717 or 021 2542489 or email info@ detourgallery.co.nz.

Millennium Public Art Gallery 47 degrees South–Rakiura-Five Artists on Stewart Island, on until October 1. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, Blenheim,. Koha appreciated.

Saturday 26 Craft Fair This Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm daily, with free entry. Tua Marina Hall, State Highway One, Blenheim. In support of the Cancer Society.

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.

How I Met My Father Comedian Rhian Wood-Hill is spinning some real ludicrous yarns as part of a massive New Zealand tour for his new show ‘How I Met My Father.’ Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin St, Picton. 7.30-8.30pm. Tickets $15 from Take Note Picton and Alyssums Blenheim. Door sales available from 7pm.

Kids Go Free @ EcoWorld EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. For each paying adult, one child 3-14 yrs receives free admission to EcoWorld. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

The Diversion Gallery Open Fridays and Saturdays only for winter, 11am-4pm. 10 London Quay, Picton. Phone 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Redwood Market 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Site fees donated to charity. Contact Alison 578 5109.

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

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

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.

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

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. Phone Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Phone 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. Phone Trevor 570 5064.

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.

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

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

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go. Phone Dale 578 4427.

Sunday 27 Daffodil Day Vehicle Display To raise money for cancer with all proceeds going to the local Cancer Society. Featuring a huge array of cars and motorcycles. Plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

Entry by gold coin donation, $5 to display a vehicle. 26 Arthur Baker Place, on Patchell’s Green at Brayshaw Park, 10am-3pm. For further information please contact Tony Smith marlborough@vcc.org.nz.

Seddon School Tussock Run 5km, 10.5 km & 15km Walk/Run. Registration between 8-9am, briefings and starts between 9.15-10.15am. Prize giving at 12.45pm. Adults $30, youth $10, 5km Flyer $30 for 1 adult and 1 child; family $75 (2 adults and up to 3 children). Entertainment for all the family, food stalls and a silent auction. A great day out for everyone! Seddon School, Redwood Street, 8am-1pm.

For further information phone 5757417 or email tussockrun@seddon.school.nz.

Marlborough Thermette Society Come on out to the Wairau from 2.30pm, downstream from the bridge between Spring Creek and Tua Marina, approx 500 metres past the gravel plants. Bring a thermette if you have one (not mandatory), food to share, a chair, gumboots or robust shoes, wood for a fire. Children and dogs welcome. This is the final outing for the year. For more information contact Bill 0277108229 and 5786667.

Marlborough Sound Recordings Music and Words With contributions from: Trevor Jane, Ian Conway, Rien Wagenvoort and Steve Austin.2-3.30pm, Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Pl, Redwoodtown, Blenheim Phone 03-578 1712. Gold coin donation.

Ulysses Club Ride Departing at10.30am, a ride to the popular Elevation Café in Motueka, Nelson.

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

Picton Rail & Sail Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays.

For further information contact Graham Low 573 6356 or Russell Mathews 573 8553.

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

74 Paynters Rd. www.marlboroughgolf. co.nz.

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

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

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street. Phone Russell 579 1952.

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.

Picton Table Tennis Meets at the Picton Little Theatre every Sunday, Dublin St, 10am-noon. $3 bats, tea/ coffee supplied. Adults only. Phone Ernie 0275 888 453 for more info.

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

Upcoming Event Sunday September 3 Merchant Navy Day R.S.A Clubrooms, Wellington Street, Picton.

Meeting will be at 1100 hours with food platters at 1200 hours. Cost is $10 pp, drinks will be at your own cost. For further information please contact Ken Gullery, on 5737784 or email glencrystal@xtra.co.nz .

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Sunday , 2017 September 3

GREAT FATHER’S DAY

GIFT IDEAS

We have heaps of gifts for dad in-store and Bottle-O Gift Cards

Active dads

My dad is special because...

What makes your father special?

Does he read with you, build forts in the lounge or let you give him a makeover?

There are thousands of reasons children of all ages, young and adult, celebrate their fathers each year.

Father’s Day is a special day to recognise and celebrate the role fathers play in our life.

Whether it’s your dad, step-dad, foster dad or just a special father figure who has helped you along the way, Father’s Day is your chance to say ‘thank you’.

Father’s Day is all about making Dad feel special, and letting him know how much you appreciate the role he plays in your life.

If you enjoy giving gifts or organising an outing, think of Dad’s favourite things and organise a special gift or outing surrounding that theme.

Here are some art and craft ideas to get you started .

Sweet tooth dad Make a special sweet tooth basket for Dad with some of his favourite treats. Why not

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cook up some fudge, bake a cake, or roast some nuts with maple syrup.

Handy man dad Take a plain photo frame and decorate it with nuts, bolts, nails, latches and odds and sods from Dad’s workshop.

Use a hot glue gun to secure on all your bits and pieces, and then coat it in a clear varnish to finish off. Put a photo of yourself on the inside, and you’ll have dad’s two favourite things in one place.

At the office dad Take a clean tin can and make a great pen caddy for Dad’s office by covering it with photos of you.

Start by colour copying your favourite photographs, and then cut them into shapes so only the best bits of the photo are used.

Paste the photographs on to the tin can using PVA glue, making sure that each photo overlaps the next one a little bit.

Finish by painting a thin layer of PVA right over the top, to hold the photos in place and provide a protective finish.

FATHERS’ DAY

Fathers have a significant impact on their children during their first five years, shaping them into who they will become.

A father’s involvement will benefit a child from the day they are born.

Early in 2012, Active Dads Marlborough started up as a project to encourage dads to be active in their role as a parent, providing a range of free activities for them and their children.

To date, events such as the the visits to the aquarium, kindy gym, kite making and construction fun have provided a positive avenue for dads to spend quality time with their children whilst socialising with other dads.

As well as the free events, Active Dads also offer free parent education resources and programmes with special guest speakers such as Pio. This programme is becoming more and more popular.

There are now over 500 Marlborough Dads signed up and following on social media.

Keen to know more?

Active Dads Marlborough offers members e-mail updates, resources and events that are either social, practical or educational.

Plus, it’s free to join so to find out more contact Active Dads by phoning 03 578 6491 or email blenheim.office@barnardos.org.nz

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Looking for a speciaL father’s Day gift?

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ENTER YOUR TEAM IN THE SUMMER LEAGUES Dad gets a FREE* dessert when you celebrate Father’s Day with us!

Bookings essential.

Gift vouchers available. *conditions apply

Lunch 11:00am-2pm Weds to Sun. Dinner from 5pm 7 days Takeaway 4.30pm-9pm Takeaway and delivery available 4:30pm-9pm www.bamboogarden.co.nz Email: admin@bamboogarden.co.nz 31 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim Ph: 0-3-579 1118

$15 Sunday Roast & Dessert Sunday 3rd September Lunch & Dinner

80 HIGH STREET, RENWICK PHONE 572 8007 woodbournetavern@xtra.co.nz

AT BLENHEIM INDOOR SPORTS Netball 6 & 7 aside - Senior and Junior grades Cricket - Senior grade Soccer - Seniors and Junior grades Phone 578 4851 or go to the website to enter Blenheim Indoor Sports and Ten Pin Bowling Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Rd, BLENHEIM www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

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Alterations and Repairs

Nu-Look Clothing Quality tailoring at competitive prices

Ryan Lawnmowing Blenheim Renwick Picton

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

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

FIX, STOP AND PAINT Phone Gerry 0210 236 8769

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

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Cressy's Picture Framing

Board Required

Quality bargains, great prices!

GaraGe Sale

$5 picture frames. Mirrors, framed prints, stags, horses, farming, flowers, eftpos available.

2 dayS only - aUGUST 26 & 27

14 Pitchell St, Blenheim • 021 039 7361 • A/H 578 1707

MEET THE GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES FOR THE KAIKOURA ELECTORATE Wesley Centre, Henry Street at 7pm Monday 28th August, 2017 Sponsored by Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and Grey Power Marlborough GREY POWER

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4 Nights per week Monday – Thursday We are looking for a child friendly family for our 11 year old daughter to board with whilst attending Queen Charlotte College.

Board required 4 nights per week (Mon-Thurs) as she returns home on a Friday after school and goes straight to school on a Monday morning from the water taxi.

If you have a spare room during school term time, and are able to help us out – please can you phone Kim on (03) 579-9771.

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

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

ENGLISH TUTO R AVAI L A B LE ( ESO L) Ad u l t s a n d teenagers. Phone Tom 0275020555.

wanted WANTED TO HIRE Small Campervan over Christmas time. Phone 0212176563.

12 Tonne excavaTor

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Ph Malcolm King

020 4111 0800

VAUGHAN JONES TRUCK DRIVER Please contact John Doherty on 027 576 5503 after 6pm, or email onsafari38@hotmail.com

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MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Accounts Officer (Part-time) Marlborough Returned and Services Association Nominations and Notices of Motion Close 6pm Friday 1, September 2017

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Marlborough District Council’s Finance Team is looking for someone with accounts payable and reconciliation experience.

The focus of this role is the daily posting of accurate bank statement transactions. The earlier in the day this is done, the better. That is why this 20 hour a week role is a mornings only role, ideally from 8.00am to noon.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday 4 September 2017.

Applications should be made online via www.marlborough. govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

0800 83 70 70 Phone Roger Abernethy

WHAT'S ON Tonight Members Draw 1st draw $3700.00 Paul Madsen & Family 7.00pm – Club Bar

Saturday Members Draw $400.00 All Blacks v Australia Live on the big Screens 7.35pm Kick-off

Sunday Super Sunday -Mega Raffles On sale 4-5pm - Draws 5-6pm

Tuesday Members Draw 1st draw $2500.00* * Unless struck prior

Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

0800 83 70 70 03 572 7268 0800 83 Abernethy 70 70 7204 Phone Roger 37 03 Brydon Street Renwick 572 7268 572 7268 0800 83 Abernethy 707268 70 7204 Phone Roger 37 03 Brydon Street Renwick 572 03 572 7268 0800 83 70 70 37 Brydon Street Renwick 7204 37 03 Brydon572 Street Renwick 7204 7268 37 03 Brydon572 Street Renwick 7204 7268

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CAMPAIGN LAUNCH SCENIC HOTEL, BLENHEIM TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST 7PM

STUART SMITH MP WILL ADDRESS THE MEETING EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND Authorised by Stuart Smith, 22 Scott Street, Blenheim

VEHICLE DISPLAY FOR CANCER SUNDAY 27th AUGUST 2017

THESE VEHICLES AND MORE 10AM - 3pM BRAySHAw HERITAgE pARk BLENHEIM No matter what car you drive, come along - motor bikes, veteran cars, vintage cars, classic cars, rally cars, sprint cars, modern cars, go carts and tractors.

Gold coin donation to view, $5 per vehicle display entry.

Train rides and Mr whippy for the kids, BBQ, tea and coffee For more information contact Tony Smith: marlborough@vcc.org,nz Proudly sponsered by Riverside Refinishers, Radiator Services, Tyreland Blenheim, Blenheim Testing Station

All proceeds go to the local Cancer Society

Field Service Technician Blenheim

• We Keep Farmers Moving. This role is vital in our business • Providing exceptional solutions for every customer every time • Prominent secure company with competitive remuneration and free health insurance Our Marlborough Tasman Branch is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the Service Team to help deliver our vision to provide exceptional solutions for every customer every time.

We Keep Farmers Moving with our After Sales Service on reputable, world class brands of tractors and farm machinery. This role will service and repair heavy vehicles such as agricultural tractors, balers, implements, excavators, and other machinery in the field. You may already be working in the field and looking to move to greener pastures, or you may currently be based in the workshop, but ready to progress out into the field.

You will be fully supported by our dedicated technical support team, ongoing training and parts availability as we have the biggest agricultural Parts Warehouse in New Zealand. You will have initiative and confidence so are able to make things happen, and always aware that you are part of a team working together.

To keep farmers moving, we seek: • Experience in the diagnosis and repair of tractors / harvesters and agricultural machinery • Field service experience • Knowledge in diesel engine structure and fuel systems • Knowledge with hydraulic systems and electronic systems common to agricultural equipment • Computer skills including the use of OEM diagnostic software • Relevant trade qualification • An assurance that you take the time to listen and truly understand customer needs C B Norwood Distributors Limited is the prominent tractor and machinery distribution group in New Zealand and represents a portfolio of leading global brands through separate operating divisions, including 18 company owned retail locations throughout the country from Northland to Mosgiel. Established in 1948, we have grown to be one of the best known names in New Zealand agriculture and today we supply one in every three tractors sold in New Zealand.

Come and help us to Keep Farmers Moving, apply now!

Please include your covering letter and CV. Dallan Clark, Branch Manager – Dallan.clark@norwood.co.nz.

The Sun situations vacant Experienced Operators required for on going work in Marlborough You must be available for an immediate start, with your CL4 licence and WTR endorsement.

For more information call us today on 03 579 3900 between 3pm-5pm Monday to Friday.

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GARAGE

SALES 14 PITC H E LL STREET - Saturday 8am-3pm, S u n d a y 10 a m 2pm. Craypots $30 each, kitchenware, old tools and more items.

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CLEANING/KITCHEN ROLE THIS IS A REWARDING FULLTIME POSITION 9AM - 2.30PM - 4 ON 4 OFF ROSTER If you enjoy working in a team environment And have a passion for caring for the elderly We would like to hear from you.

Please call at reception for an application or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz Applications close 28/8/2017

Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

HEALTH CARE Kitchen hand ASSISTANTS

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Kitchen Hand with excellent skills and Permanent & casual shifts are available time keeping. for enthusiastic and committed This is a rostered position of 4 days on, health care assistants.

4 days off.

Experience is preferred, but full training willPlease be offered toreception suitable applicants. call at for an application form or email Please call at reception for an manager@bethsaida.co.nz

IS THIS YOUR CAT? arrived at our place in Redwoodtown area. Phone 0212247873.

Ph 5777 868 for sale

FOR SALE BY TENDER

13.5 x 3.6 metre Steel (Dumb) Barge This Vessel is being tendered for sale, as is where is.

Can be viewed upon request.

For further information or photos contact Nigel: 021 543 406 Tenders are to be submitted in writing to: Kono Foods PO Box 762 Blenheim by 4pm on the 7 September 2017.

Winning tender may not be the highest tender submitted.

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application form or email Closing date 30th August 2017 manager@bethsaida.co.nz

Casual Stevedores - Picton We are seeking applications from reliable, hardworking individuals interested in being part of our Picton based Stevedoring team in the loading of log vessels at Shakespeare Bay. The work is irregular with no guaranteed hours and is best suited to individuals who are seeking to supplement their income with part-time or occasional work which can fit around their other responsibilities. These are casual positions and the hours are subject to the demands of 24/7 shipping.

To be considered you will have: • A good work history (hardworking, punctual and reliable) • Genuine safety awareness and knowledge • Flexibility to work variable hours/days In addition to the above, preference will be given to applicants with previous stevedoring or heavy plant experience (eg cranes or diggers). A high degree of physical fitness is required to work in this environment.

For more information phone Jacqui on 03 539 3834.

We operate a drug and alcohol testing programme.

Make Good $ on Contract

Mussel Openers Day or Nightshift Have you had experience working with mussels or would you like to learn? Are you looking for regular work?

If you are keen to learn we will provide the opportunity and training.

You will need to: • have a good work record with a focus on time and attendance • enjoy working in a processing environment where food safety and team work is important.

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

We are also looking for Packers.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

www.talleys.co.nz

$11,650+GST

53 Grove Road Ph 579 2500 Mob 027 230 3151

Business Opportunity 10 Cross Country Model Segways Available Owner was intending to set up Segway tour in Blenheim but now wants to sell.

These Segways will provide a unique owner/operator business.

Helen Bengerand Ryan Lock with their certificates from a recent speech contest.

Photo provided.

Hilarity and wit at speech contest Earlier this week the Sunbelt Speakers, Blenheim’s local chapter of Toastmasters International, held the Club Contests for Humorous Speech and Table Topics.

These were held at the Woodbourne Community Centre.

With four very capable and entertaining speakers in the Humorous Speech Contest, there were lots of laughs to be had.

Helen Benger took first place with her speech ‘The Post Mistresses Luck’ which had everyone laughing with it’s dry wit and reminiscence of her time working in a small post shop in a very quirky

town with live descriptions of both the characters in the town and the events that took place.

The Table Topics Contestants set out to answer the question ‘What is the worst piece of advice you’ve been given?’.

Rob Besaans took the stance that his father had told him ice skating would be fun, which it was not, and went from there.

Rob and Helen will now represent Blenheim at the area level contest on October 8 in Rai Valley. Overall, it was an enthralling day with lots of laugh and entertainment, organisers says.

Reach your target market for sale

Please contact mprentice@bigpond.com

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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).

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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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Nativity Anglican Church

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: Contemporary Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown Phone 578 0139 www.stchristophers.co.nz

BARSON, Ngarangi Kaki (Kaki) (nee Manuera/Johnstone): August 10, 2017 CAMPBELL, Kerry Kirkwood: August 16, 2017 DALLIESSI, Monica Beth: August 18, 2017

COWDREY, Alby: August 15, 2017 dos santos, Cecilia Machado: August 14, 2017 MOODY, Jeremiah Bear: August 20, 2017 MURPHY, Baby girl: August 15, 2017

DIXON, Luke Thomas: August 17, 2017

GOLD, Robin Michael: August 20, 2017

in memoriam

NICHOLLS, Elsie Maud: August 20, 2017

REG HAYNES

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ODDIE, Norrie Charlotte: August 20, 2017

Have some junk that could be treasure?

Don’t throw it out!

Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash

Ph 5777 868

death notices APPERLEY, John Gilbert (Gilbert): Passed away peacefully on August 23 2017, on his 48th wedding anniversary. In his 81st year.

Loving husband of Harleen. Loved father and father-in-law of Denise and Doug Powell and Cushla Armstrong. Grandad of Sarah and Megan Powell, Justyn and Max Armstrong.

Messages may be sent to 17 Burleigh Road Blenheim 7201. Gilbert’s funeral will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, at 11am on Saturday August 26, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

EDWARDS, Donald Robert (Don): August 17, 2017

HEALY, Zena Doreen (formerly Wallace, nee Goodman): August 18, 2017

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Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 578 5030.

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

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RIVERS, Kevin: August 19, 2017 SEARLES, Leslie Ernest (Les): August 22, 2017 TEMPLER, Vittoria (nee Bonifaco): August 20, 2017 THOMS, Rosemary (nee Betts): August 21, 2017

Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself.

27 August 2016 Reg the day is remembered and silently kept.

No words are needed, we never forget.

Unseen, unheard youré always here.

Still loved, still missed, so very dear.

From your Picton and Blenheim families.

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 office@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

Stop-go is adding time to trips through Spring Creek

By Bill McElhinney Motorists travelling to and from Picton will need to continue to be patient as the final asphalt surfaces are laid at the new Spring Creek roundabout.

Rapaura Road was partially closed on Wednesday but is open again, although down to a single lane approaching Ferry Road.

Stop-go signs north and south of Spring Creek are slowing traffic as the roundabout work enters its final phases.

At peak times traffic coming from Picton has been backed up almost to the Wairau River bridge north of Spring Creek.

One Spring Creek resident took 20 minutes to drive from Grovetown through to Spring Creek from 5.15 on Wednesday night.

People travelling through to Picton to catch a ferry would be advised to allow extra time for the journey, especially during peak morning and evening traffic times.

Spring Creek traffic delays.

With your helP there is hoPe

Musicians try again

Please give generously this

Daffodil Day

so the Cancer society can continue their important work.

Debbie Webster

Proudly supporting Daffodil Day

03 578 3760 • 021 797 454

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

The Hard Core Troubadours Rob Joass, Wayne Mason, and Hamish Graham play Le Cafe in Picton tonight.

www.mikepero.com

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)

Hobnail Boots frontman Rob Joass wasn’t able to get to Blenheim to perform last month, but he’s trying again this weekend, performing with The Hard Core Troubadours in Picton tonight.

He with fellow musician from Hobnail Boots Hamish Graham along with Kiwi music legend Wayne Mason are The Hard Core Troubadours They play country/rock and folk with a healthy dose of blues

thrown into the mix. Wayne, Hobnail front man Rob and Rob’s long time collaborator and partner in crime Hamish will be playing songs old, new, borrowed and blue.

Wayne and Rob are prolific writers with a lifetime of material behind them, and take turns swapping songs and stories from across their careers.

The band is playing tonight at Le Café in Picton.

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With Jacob Page

Huge swimming meet on The South Island Swimming Championships are on at the Stadium 2000 this weekend, and the pool will be closed to the public most of the weekend to hold the huge event.

More than 200 swimmers from 26 different clubs are attending the threeday event.

This year’s champs are the biggest event the pool complex has held.

Sublime to insufferable in 30 minutes history, but the All Blacks failure to be ruthless when they had every opportunity to be so, is a sign this is a new era of the All Blacks.

On a side note, Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty are the keys in the backline while Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock are the best locking combination in the world.

Take any of those four players out of the team and other nations have a sniff of toppling us.

Rest in Peace Pinetree.

You were a credit to the mantle of the greatest All Black in history and an even more stellar gentleman off it.

Michelle Chapman, 30 Sponsor – Will Power Electrical Ltd Express Marlborough Reason for participating: “The Fight for Life Ed opportunity has come at a great time for me. I love boxing and for a while had wanted to sign up for a corporate fight, plus I had not long been living in Blenheim so it was a good chance to get involved with something locally and meet new people.

“What a great cause Life Ed is! It is a superb programme to encourage the next generation to look after themselves and those around them.

“The experience has well exceeded my expectation of making new friends, we train with an awesome bunch of people and I love my ‘boxing family’ – even the Blue team!

“So thank you my fellow boxers and our amazing trainers, for me in particular big thanks to Mike, Pete and Dave. Thanks also to my workmates, friends and family for your support and interest in how training is going.

Lastly to Will, who I couldn’t have done this without – thank you for being my sponsor and my biggest supporter.

“I hope to make you proud on the night!”

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Junior rugby finals Moutere’s junior rugby teams continued the success enjoyed this season by their senior counterparts, dominating the finals played last Saturday.

Moutere won the Marlborough under-11 and under-12 deciders, as well as the Tasman under-15 final.

However, the Harlequins under-13 team beat Moutere in their final.

The other Marlborough-based side involved in a Tasman final, Central under-16, lost 27-12 to Motueka High School in that grade’s decider played in Motueka. locations for growing Corn.

Contract Growers Land required in all

Planting October to November 2017.

Pool Association results Results From Please contact Graeme Bulfin, 021 Marlborough 491 197. Pool Talley’s Group Limited

Association Interclub games played on Tuesday: Pheonix 8 vs 12 Oz 7; Hot – Blenheim Division Tips 11 vs Flamingos 4; Stickmen 10 vs Dads Army 5; Chalk It Up 7 vs Renwick 1 8; Pints 12 vs Jacks 3. 8 Balls this week

by Ceri Worts.

Tuesday pool draw The Marlborough Pool Association draw for next Tuesday: Pheonix vs Hot Tips at Redwood; 12 Oz vs Dads Army at Waterfront; Stickmen vs Renwick 1 atwww.talleys.co.nz Renwick Arms; Chalk It Up vs Jacks at Clubs of Marlborough; Pints vs Flamingos at Waterfront.

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Being an impact player off the bench is now a specialist position in the team.

The All Blacks still have the best starting lineup on the planet by some way but there are some serious cracks in the men riding the pine.

Each of those reserves failed to fire in spectacular fashion.

Granted, the game was well and truly over as a contest by the time any of them got on the field, but the massive slide in standards and sieve-like defence will be concerning to the coaching staff.

Yes, the Wallabies are at a low point in their

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It’s hard to describe how sublime the first 50 minutes were of the Bledisloe Cup match last weekend.

Equally though, the last 30 from the men in black was some of the worst rugby from the national team in the 21st century.

Going into the game, I felt Steve Hansen’s men had lost a bit of their all conquering aura after the drawn British Lions series and the leaked four tries in the last half an hour made me feel vindicated in that worry.

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The Renwick Taekwondo Club has returned from the North Island Invitational Championships with some great results, the team’s coach says.

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