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Moving on after 25 years

By Cathie Bell After 25 years, Doug and Pat Sundholm are leaving the Chantilly Café in Blenheim’s Queen Street.

The café has won several awards, including South Island winner of the Kiwi Café contest, during their time at the helm.

However, regular customers don’t need to worry about change, as new owners Emily Sandford and Max Rainey know the ropes, with Emily having worked at Chantilly Café for the past eight years.

Continued on page 2 Pat and Doug Sundholm are handing over the Chantilly Cafe to Max Rainey and Emily Sandford.

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Changes afoot at café institution Continued from page 1 Doug and Pat hand over the reins at the Chantilly Café today, and Chantilly staff member Emily is taking over the café, with her partner Max, who was bakery manager at New World Blenheim.

The couple say the change is ‘going to be different, it really is, it’s going to take a little bit of getting used to’.

Pat says during the 25 years they have been at the Chantilly Café, times have changed.

“We’ve seen shops come and go. We went through all the redevelopment of Queen Street. We’ve seen more vineyards come into the area.

“We’re really still the classic Kiwi Café.”

Doug says they have been at the Chantilly for 25 years, ‘we’re one of the oldest ones in town’.

“The Manhattan was older, but they’ve gone as well”, he says.

“We used to see mums bringing in little ones and now those little ones are bringing their own little ones in.”

He puts the café’s longevity down to its classic style, saying most of their customers are repeat customers who come back again and again.

“We’re one of the ones that has original old Kiwi-style food, customers come in for it all the time.”

People who hear about them stepping down are worried, Doug says, until he

tells them that Emily is taking over and that she’s going to keep it the same.

Pat says the change means ‘it’s time for the grandchildren’. The couple have three children and three grandchildren, one in Melbourne.

They are going to take a break over the holiday season and then look around at opportunities in the New Year for parttime work.

Emily says the changeover is ‘exciting’, and she ‘can’t wait’, even though things aren’t really changing.

“I’ve been here eight years, so it’ll be groundhog day, the same thing for me.”

Max says taking on the café will be a big challenge, but ‘it’ll be cool’.

Boats can’t sail after pond springs a leak

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Marlborough Associated Modellers Society president Philip Gibbison inspects the model boat pond at Brayshaw Park. The latest leak will need to be patched before the pond can be used again.

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By Bill McElhinney Blenheim model boat enthusiasts have been left high and dry after their pond at Brayshaw Park sprang a leak.

“It’s happene d before,” Marlborough Associated Modellers Society president Philip Gibbison says.

“The pond is 60 years old, and it was built on what was the old Blenheim rubbish dump. We’ve patched previous leaks but this

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time it looks a bit more serious and we may have to look at resurfacing the whole pond.”

This could cost up to $100,000, which is money the society doesn’t have, Philip says. A patch-up may be a temporary solution, but the pond is likely to leak again.

“The pond gets emptied and cleaned twice a year,” Phil says, “and any leaks are fixed. But if there is even a small hole in

the pond it will get bigger as the water erodes the ground underneath.”

The Modellers Society is a non-profit organization and the members build and operate model aircraft, boats and trains.

The popular miniature railway and model boat pond are maintained by club members at their own expense.

“There are between 12-15 active members of the model boat

branch,” Phil says.

“Sailing is usually on the first and third Sunday of every month, from 1pm until 4pm. And there are pond yachts (non radio controlled) available for visitors to play with, for a small fee.”

The pond was first used by people flying control-line seaplanes and tethered speedboats. Model boat regattas were also held at the Taylor Dam, which drew large crowds in the late 1960s.

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Ian is Kenya-bound

By Celeste Alexander Spring Creek couple Ian and Jenny Woolley are flying to Kenya tomorrow where Ian will compete at the World Ploughing Championships.

Kenya is the third consecutive world championship that Ian will attend, and next year will be his fourth when he travels to Germany.

He’s already competed in Denmark and England.

To qualify, Ian has won in the ‘conventional class’ at New Zealand qualifying events, and the fact he has won four times in a row is ‘unique’.

Ian’s John Deere 5720 tractor and Kverneland plough have already arrived in Kenya and are waiting in a container.

The event will be held at the Egerton University, the premier agricultural public university in Kenya close to Nakuru. With 2000 acres there will be plenty of opportunity for Ian to practice with his gear ahead of the competition which is held December 1 and 2.

Some of the challenges Ian will be facing include the weather, altitude, and unknown soil conditions.

“The altitude will be at 1830m above sea level, so it’s like ploughing half-way up Mount Tappy. The

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Lotto second division One of the 15 Lotto tickets winning $17,919 in second division in Wednesday night’s live Lotto draw was sold at Blenheim’s Paper Plus store in Market Street.

Lotto says anyone who bought their ticket from the store should write their name on the back of the ticket and check it immediately at any Lotto outlet, online at mylotto.co.nz or through the Lotto NZ App. The Powerball jackpot rolled over and is now $30 million for Saturday’s Lotto draw.

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Ian Woolley with several of his ploughing trophies.

soil there is also red dirt and the top soil is very deep so it should be very interesting. I’ve been told if it rains the soil will just stick to everything like clay,” Ian says.

Competition plots are around 100m long and 20m wide and each competitor is given a set time frame

to plough in.

Day one will be ‘stubble’ ploughing and day two will be ‘grassland’ ploughing, two very different setups Ian says.

“We draw for the plots so there’s a lot of luck involved in that. The luck of the draw will play a huge

part in final placings. Sometimes the top placings in the worlds are just half a point difference so I just hope everything falls into place and goes well,” he says.

Ian is travelling as part of the NZ team including reversable competitor Bob Mehrtens from Timaru.

Older people upset by homecare changes

By Cathie Bell Homecare provider changes are upsetting people so much, one 96 year-old lady slammed her hands onto the kitchen table in anger, making the plates jump into the air, community advocate Jean Wilson says.

She told the Marlborough primary health organisation’s meeting on Wednesday evening that in the past two weeks,

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she has received calls from upset customers angry about the changes caused by the district health board’s contract moving from one provider to another.

“One 96 year-old lady was quite irate. She likes to have breakfast in bed and then get up and have a shower, that’s her routine. But at 8am the carer came in, saying ‘come on, get up, have a shower and have breakfast’. It

didn’t go down well.

“She went out for breakfast and all she had on was a dressing gown. A 96 year-old doesn’t sit down in just a dressing gown, that’s why she likes to have breakfast in bed.”

The carer only had 15 minutes to spend with the customer, and elderly people don’t move that fast, Jean says.

She says she’s also heard from

people in Seddon who had contacted the provider to complain, who were then told no-one knew where Seddon was.

PHO chief executive Beth Tester says the new contracts are having ‘teething trouble’ and she urged people having problems to contact the homecare provider and the district health board to let them know.

The hearing of submissions on the Marlborough District Council’s proposed Marlborough Environment Plan will begin this month, with feedback received through submissions being considered in public sessions in front of a hearings panel, beginning on Monday 20 November.

The first week of hearings will cover the provisions of the MEP which relate directly to iwi and the hearing will be held at the Omaka Marae.

EQ claims settling The Earthquake Commission has now settled close to two thirds of all residential building claims that have been lodged following last year’s Kaikoura earthquake, with general manager customer and claims Trish Keith saying 91 per cent of all claims have been assessed, with 65 per cent of all building claims, 92 per cent of all contents claims and 93 per cent of all land claims settled by the end of October.

Clarification Central Amalgamated Workers Union Marlborough representative Steve McManus works out of the Marlborough Community Centre in Alfred Street. He is not part of the team at the Citizens Advice Bureau.

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Business inbrief Rental cars move Land slippage caused by last year’s earthquakes is forcing car rental companies to move into the Interislander ferry terminal building in Picton.

Port Marlborough business development manager Rhys Welbourn says the foundation of the rental building are not strong enough to stop ground movement, while the foundations of the terminal building are pile-driven and not moving.

The rental offices will be moved inside the Interislander terminal, moving next to the baggage claim area.

Re-branded business Renwick’s Marlborough Tractor Services has re-branded as Agrivit.

Empty space filled Redwoodtown shopping centre has a new restaurant, with the vacant space that used to house The Old Bank now filled by The Next Door Café.

The restaurant is a Kiwi-style café during the day and an Indian restaurant at night and opened earlier this week.

Housing purchases up Marlborough-Nelson-Tasman experienced a 43 per cent leap in first home buyer activity, according to figures from Westpac NZ, with the number of mortgages issued by the bank to first home buyers in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman as of September 30 rose to 144.

That was an increase of 43 per cent on the 101 mortgages issued in the region the year before.

Westpac NZ chief executive David McLean says it’s heartening to see first home buyers finding places to put down roots.

He says more-restrictive Reserve Bank loan to value ratio rules for property investors last October appear to have given first home buyers more room to make purchasing decisions, and contributed to the increase in sales.

Gym to open in retail hub

By Celeste Alexander A new health and fitness facility is close to completion and is set to soon open in the heart of Redwoodtown village.

Xpotential will be opening in the former Redwoodtown Countdown building which is being transformed into a retail hub.

Redwood Development Ltd general manager Mike Neal says Xpotential will ‘hopefully’ open at the end of November, “all going well”.

“I’m thrilled to see it nearing completion and an opening date will soon be confirmed,” he says.

A manager has been appointed, Rebecca Dalton-Harvey who has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years.

She says the new centre will be ‘exciting’ with state-of-the-art equipment.

“We will be getting in equipment that other gyms don’t have and will be providing innovative and motivating group fitness classes.

“Xpotential encourages people of all ages and fitness levels into a fun and social atmosphere where they feel welcomed and are part of a club.”

It's nearly finished! A new health and fitness facility is being built in Redwoodtown and manager Rebecca Dalton-Harvey and Redwood Developments general manager Mike Neal are excited for its opening.

Rebecca says the community has an increasing awareness towards their general health, mobility and quality of life, and this facility will cater for this.

“The days of health clubs be-

ing used solely to shape how our bodies look are gone. Our main focus is on service where people are welcomed by name and their programmes will be assessed regularly, as well as

working to break down barriers that are potentially debilitating to people’s lives,” she says.

Xpotential will be open 5.30am - 9pm daily with swipe card access.

Lynfords host great chamber event Lynfords Furniture’s Kay and Lindsay Thomason hosted a Marlborough Chamber of Commerce ‘business after 5’ event before a highly successful Outdoor Expo at their Scott Street store last weekend.

Lynfords Furniture is a family owned and run business operating in both Blenheim and Nelson.

Co-owner Kay Thomason says she and husband Lindsay have been in business for over 20 years and are proud to be members of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

“In conjunction with the Chamber,

last Friday night we held a ‘Business After 5’ networking event at our store with refreshments, wine tasting of Misty Cove Wines and a few speeches.

“It was a fantastic opportunity for the business community of Blenheim to get together and network, all while surrounded by our beautiful indoor and outdoor furniture.”

Hamish Greenwood, who is the manager of the Scott Street store, says the Outdoor Expo was very successful, as would be expected with summer coming on and people looking to make the most of the good weather.

Lindsay and Kay Thomason, with Hamish Greenwood.

First year flies by at Jan’s Preschool

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By Bill McElhinney “It’s been an amazing year, it has gone so well and we’ve really been able to realise our vision.”

Jan Matthews, with her husband, Chris, opened Jan’s Preschool, on the corner of Wither and Howick Roads, a year ago, and on Tuesday the centre celebrated their first birthday with special cupcakes and a concert for parents.

The preschool, in what a residential house, is the perfect place to provide a family-like environment where children can learn, explore and discover at their own pace,” Jan says.

“I wanted it to feel homely, to be the ‘other home’ that children come to.”

Birthday celebrations at Jan's Preschool. Denise Powell, left, Kath Macale, Jan Matthews, Chris Matthews, Melissa Wills and Cilla Frizzell.

Jan’s vision was for an early childhood centre providing a combination of Montessori values combined with a love of the

outdoors and nature.

She has keeps the roll to a maximum of 30 children, aged two to six, so she and her staff can

provide a high teacher-child ratio.

“Our centre combines the age groups so the children can interact as one big, family-like group,” Jan says.

“The older children can ‘buddy up’ with the younger ones and help them to learn. They support each other, which strengthens the family-like bonds they experience. It’s the best setting for children to grow and develop.”

Jan is a qualified and registered early childhood teacher with a Montessori diploma and a background in primary school teaching.

She is supported by a teaching team that includes a mix of ECE registered teachers, unregistered teachers and Montessori teachers.

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

Environment Awards head to High Country

The public field day at Muller Station, winner of the Farming category in the 2017 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards, will be on Friday 24 November.

Judges praised the grazing practices, weed control and pasture development at the Awatere high

country property, owned by Steve and Mary Satterthwaite.

Everyone is welcome at the field day - please book by 13 November.

Peter.hamill@marlborough.govt.nz Ph. 03 520 7400 Marlborough District Council is principal sponsor of the Awards.

New lease of life for Seddon’s railway station?

Plans are afoot to find new community and commercial uses for the Seddon railway station.

The local community is exploring options and have secured Rata Foundation funding to investigate further. The old building is being considered for its commercial and tourist possibilities as well as its potential as a community hub, particularly while the Seddon community awaits the rebuilding of the Awatere Memorial Hall.

Completed in 1902 and one of the last Vogelera stations, the station building is now privately owned.

“The station is an historic building that has significant heritage value to the community and there’s popular appeal in the suggestion that it get a new lease of life in the heart of Seddon,” says rural councillor Gerald Hope.

Mr Hope recently met members of the Awatere community to look over the building, including the kitchen facilities inside the station.

“It seems to be in very good condition postearthquake and I’ll be keen for Council to get behind a community plan if we can come up with a viable proposal,” he said

From left; Vicky Carson, Phyllis Heard, Councillor Gerald Hope, Charmaine Hammond, Karen Winter (MDC environmental health officer).

Exercise Southern Katipo Open Day – Omaka As a thank you to the Marlborough community during Exercise Southern Katipo, the NZ Defence Force are hosting an open day at Omaka on Saturday 18 November. There will be food stalls as well as static displays and demonstrations enabling you to get up close with the NZDF personnel and equipment. This will be a great family event and everyone is welcome!

Date: Saturday 18 November 2017 Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm Place: Omaka Car Club, Aerodrome Road Keep up to date with all the latest event information at www.follow-me.co.nz

Annual report shows solid progress

Leading on from the community building work recently completed

by Dr. Blair Stirling, this is a valuable opportunity for you to participate in how to make the Seddon and Awatere community a better place to live.

Please register at www.scseddonav.eventbrite.co.nz • Please forward this on to anyone

you think should attend the forum • A facilitated workshop will ensure everyone gets the opportunity to have input • If you have any queries about Smart+Connected contact Colin Bass at Business Lab, email: colin@businesslab.co.nz, phone: 021 424 952.

Community news Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) is a source of free, impartial and confidential advice and information on a wide range of issues. The CAB also has a range of printed material, including application forms for dealing with the legal

system, passports, rental and accommodation, personal and family matters, and accident and employment questions.

For more information Ph: 03 578 4272 or email: marlborough@cab.org.nz

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

Road and Foster Street.

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

For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

In the last year, the Council has maintained its strong financial position with low debt, a strong asset base and a great result in our customer satisfaction survey – the highest ever recorded.

The balance sheet shows Council’s assets are valued at $1.6B with liabilities of $104.3M. Once again, the good quality of the Council’s financial management has been independently endorsed by Audit New Zealand and Council’s AA credit rating remains secure.

It’s a very good result, all the more satisfying given the challenges posed by the Kaikoura earthquake.

An easy-to-read summary of the main points in the Council’s Annual Report for 2016-17 is now available on the Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz It’s been another big year – here’s a glimpse of some of the ways Council has worked for ratepayers over the last 12 months.

• Improved toddlers’ water play area on Picton foreshore • Opened new netball courts at Lansdowne Park and Endeavour Park • Extended cycle path from Grovetown to Spring

Creek and along Taylor pathway • Began earthquake strengthening of Stadium 2000 • Undertook major stopbank and roading repairs after earthquake • Supported communities and families through recovery from Kaikoura earthquake • Added 6000 metres of new drains to the lower Wairau network • Completed consenting and tendering processes for Seddon water treatment • Upgraded Picton’s sewerage system • Consulted Havelock and Renwick on water supply and treatment • Progressed stormwater/sewer infrastructure for north-west Blenheim housing expansion • Opened new waste sorting centre in Blenheim • Recovered more than 360,000kg of recycling from rural communities • Completed submission phase of new Marlborough Environment Plan • Began Blenheim’s Riverside Park landscaping • Completed Picton water supply upgrade to meet national drinking water standard.

Positive Ageing - Volunteering Maintaining a sense of usefulness is important once you retire from the paid workforce. Have you ever thought about volunteering?

Volunteers make a valuable contribution to our community and there are many different ways you may be able to help - through an organisation, a service or at individual level.

It doesn’t matter how much time or energy you have to offer – there are many tasks and roles which depend upon volunteers. Volunteers say they get great satisfaction from continuing to contribute and it’s a good way to stay in touch with others.

Volunteers provide support in many areas from

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

social and health services, sports and leisure clubs, heritage and arts, environmental protection and advocacy, emergency relief and stronger neighbourhoods. In fact, the work of volunteers holds the key to building a resilient community.

• Could you help mow the lawns at the Blenheim Community Gardens?

• Assist DOC as a hut warden or host at Sounds camping grounds over summer?

• Help at a local craft session or support the Picton Museum?

• Find out more at Volunteer Marlborough: www.volunteermarlborough.org.nz.

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Riverside Park

To the kind lady who cared for me at the accident scene Howick /Hospital Road till medics arrived.

Your keeping me cool with the fan was greatly appreciated.

Did the community know the water feature at the new Riverside Park was canned as went beyond the budget?

I wonder if they spent less than $300k on our now famous landmark (the shelter with hole) we could have something we’d actually all enjoy!

Roof solution!

It rained drizzled and blew and folks took shelter under the old railway station roof.

Simply extend this out to the footpath, no need to adjust lines or flow.

Pick up the ‘skyspot one piece putting it outside council building, they can then glimpse the heavens each day and it can even be taken to their new building-oops mum’s the word.

Eureka!!

No fuss; simply dry when catching the bus.

Dumped kitten On November 4, we saw a young kitten being dumped at the Wairau River.

Whoever it was - you’re lucky we didn’t get your registration number as I would dob you in.

Try getting your cat fixed or how about don’t own an animal if this is how you treat them.

Vandalism at cemetary St Joseph’s School, Picton Congratulations to organizers for the last gathering of past students.

Great day had by all.

Meeting so many people from the past was just amazing.

Pooch Poo I was so so impressed by the morning walkies ladies picking up their beloveds’ droppings along the river.

Then I pondered when this planet is safely recolonised in thousands of years will those beings wonder why we buried preserved canine droppings in plastic bags and not the inhabitants!

Simple - far easier to pick up. lol.

Horses As the New Zealand Road Code stipulates: Please show courtesy when sharing the road with horse traffic.

Horses can take fright easily so adjust your driving as soon as you see horses on the road ahead of you.

Please slow down.

Thank you.

How disgusting that some low life could go out to Fairhall Cemetary and desercrate a much loved resting place of some family’s parents.

Only a person with a sick warped mind would stoop so low.

Lets hope karma gets him.

Colleges Great idea about colleges being built at Marlborough Girls College and Bohally.

I thought that would have been the first place they would have built at.

Marlborough love spending money, this would cut the bill in half.

Nnot a silly idea.

Vineyard rubbish The owners of the vineyard near the corner of Swamp Road and Vickerman Street who have pulled out vines, need to urgently remove all the black polythene left behind.

For weeks it’s been blowing across the road, and with the berms having been mown there are now hundreds of little pieces of polythene that will eventually find their way into our waterways.

txt talk of the week Trick or Treat Really impressed with the great manners from all the trick or treaters who visited Muller Road.

Nice to get lots of smiles and thank you’s back when they were given treats.

Good to see parents with them too.

The lads wearing pastel tutus made my night, that was brave guys!

Bets on!

How long will it be until someone uses the platform protruding out over the river at the new Riverside Park as a late night diving platform?

Feet first into 6” of duck poo.

Ant season Don’t waste money on expensive products just sprinkle cheap talcum powder around, works 100 per cent.

New Ambulance Awesome to see Marlborough Lines give a new ambulance to help out St John’s.

Just wondering what the new number plate will be.

We already have one with LADDY on it ( after LADDY HOPE’S great donation).

Maybe we could have one such as M LINES? Any other good ideas?

Maybe even ST JOHN ?

Eds note: It is MLINES.

Bright idea for the Council I was disgusted at the sight of garden waste floating down Murphy’s stream into the Taylor river on Monday.

I have seen this a number of times now.

What gives a property owner this right?

I believe it originates from a residence the western side of Battys Road.

Take it to the green waste depot as we others do.

Not only is it choking our river but is building up around bridge abutments.

Food shortage!

Now they are warning/blaming ‘urban sprawl’ in the news for this predicament and cost increase.

I have never heard of that vineyard or type of grape, but I do remember- last century we had plantations, orchards, crops, farms, poultry.

Oh Jeeves, do let the workers eat the leaves, saves the trimming costs, and bring another bottle of Sprawl 2018, this one’s gone ORF!

Rugby behaviour Why weren’t the rugby league teams kicked out of the country after their fans rioted?

That behaviour is unacceptable.

Impressive garden Wow! The Barber Shop in Grove Road your garden is looking amazing.

Well done Tynia and the girls.

Hope Garden Marlborough judges take note.

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No quick solution Just reading one of our local papers and read ‘No quick solution to school traffic woes’ on Highway six and McLaughlan Street corners.

Simple solution, do what they did years ago out at Woodbourne airbase, build an underground tunnel for pedestrians and cyclists, simple as that.

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Diversion Went down to Diversion at low tide.

Very narrow mouth.

Where’s all the water?

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Trust says thanks to all the supporters

By Bill McElhinney A special evening to thank sponsors and donors who have supported the establishment of the new ASB Theatre is being held next Wednesday.

“Four out of the five major areas of the theatre have been completed, so it’s time to say a big thank you to all those people who have helped make this marvellous community facility possible,” Theatre Trust chairman Kevin Moseley says.

“We couldn’t have built the theatre without their support, so we’re inviting all the donors and sponsors to this special event.

“The evening starts with drinks and nibbles in the

foyer and music from the Marlborough Boys’ College Jazz Band.

“The Marlborough Civic Orchestra string ensemble will also be playing and then we’ll move into the main auditorium for some speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony and some more entertainment,” Kevin says.

“A highlight of the evening will be a car auction.

Scott and Craig McDermid at Blenheim Toyota have donated a new Toyota Corolla Hybrid which Brian Palmer will auction, with the proceeds going towards completing the theatre.”

The journey to the new ASB theatre started more than 14 years ago when the

This could be yours! Theatre fundraiser Ross Anderson, auctioneer Brian Palmer and Scott and Craig McDermid from Blenheim Toyota with the new Toyota Corolla Hybrid to be auctioned on Wednesday night.

trust commissioned a feasibility study on its former building in Arthur Street.

The study found it would take $10 million to do up the old theatre, but a new theatre could be built for around $12 million.

So the trust approached the Marlborough District Council in 2006 with a proposal to build a new, 700-seat theatre, which was approved.

However, as the project got under way the cost grew to $23m, due to a combination of factors including the need for additional strengthening in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes.

The theatre, a multi-use and purpose built venue, was opened with its first perfomance in March last year.

“It is a fitting tribute to the efforts of all who backed

the project, which has been driven by the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust,” Kevin says.

“The trust has raised millions through sponsorship, generous grants and funds from the government and the Marlborough District Council. Now we want to say thanks to these people who have backed us.

“And if you’re one of those

people, and haven’t received an invitation yet, please contact Andrew Scott at the theatre and we’ll get this sorted.”

The Marlborough Lines Foyer, Whitehaven Wine Room and the Pak ‘n Save Kitchen are completed and the Anderson Theatre will be the final piece in the multifunctional venue.

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Sue Gardiner, Raylene Gale, and Rod Hill. Photo by Celeste Alexander.

Lucky shopper gets bonus voucher Lucky shopper Sue Gardiner (centre) was surprised with a New World grocery voucher at the St John Charity Shop last Friday, presented by Raylene Gale and Rod Hill.

New World Blenheim generously donated grocery vouchers which are being handed out

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St John Marlborough area committee chairman Rod Hill says they are delighted to be running this promotion.

"It's a real bonus on top of people's wonderful shopping experience here at the shop."

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Clued-Up Kids learn how to stay safe

Kevin Berg and James Black get a practical first aid lesson from Donna Mote, Red Cross Marlborough.

By Bill McElhinney Dogs bite, fires burn and people shouldn’t ride quad bikes unless they’ve been properly trained.

Fairhall School year five and six pupils were learning practical safety skills at the Clued-up Kids programme being run at Brayshaw Park this week.

Organised by the Marlborough Child Safety Group and delivered by local community safety agencies, the programme is designed to instil confidence and develop life skills in a safe environment.

“The interactive safety programme gives students ages 10 to 12-years-old the opportunity to experience ‘real life’ scenarios,” says Marlborough District Council road safety coordinator Robyn Blackburn.

“Brayshaw Park is an ideal venue. Various organisations

give their time and equipment to teach the kids home safety, dog safety, how to respond in an emergency, quad bike safety, fire safety, water safety, rail safety and cycle safety.

“The kids are taken in small groups of four to eight on a 15-minute rotating circuit of eight safety sets around the park.

“There are real-life role plays in some sets, and the realism involved really appeals to them.

“And the safety information filters down. Kids get home and they say to their parents, ‘We need to do this and we need to do that’.”

Mark Wills, from Agsafe Training, reiterates this.

“The kids pass the message on, and we’ve seen a marked reduction in quad bike accidents since we’ve been running these

courses,” Mark says.

Evaluation reports are done annually, and in the 2006 - 2011 period Marlborough youth aged 10 to 18 years of age had a 42.3 per cent reduction in medical treatment claims for injuries compared to a 3.4 per cent reduction nationally, organisers says.

“Clued-Up Kids caters for all eligible students irrespective of disability, behavioural and/or learning issues,” Monica McKone, one of the organisers, says.

“The kids get free transport to the courses and we’re able to reach 500 youngsters every year.”

The Marlborough Child Safety Group ran a pilot in Blenheim in 2006 and it has now become an annual event, with 33 of the 34 primary schools in Marlborough taking part.

Exercise improves life for people with Parkinson’s

By Bill McElhinney Parkinson’s is a condition that affects more than 13,000 New Zealanders, but exercise and movement have been shown to significantly improve the lives of those who have the disease, Blenheim community educator and registered nurse Janine Ready says.

The Marlborough Parkinson’s Society runs a weekly exercise programme at the Blenheim Bowling Club in Weld Street and numbers have increased every year.

“We now have up to 22 people, some with Parkinson’s, some with multiple sclerosis, coming every week,” Janine says.

“Exercise improves muscle strength and balance.

“It’s great to see people leaving their walking sticks at the door when they arrive. And people love the social aspect as well.”

While there are no known cures and drugs treat only some of the issues, exercise has been shown to significantly improve the lives of those who have Parkinson’s, Janine says.

“What’s important is that exercise needs intensity and also a cognitive function - engaging the mind and the body - to have the best effects.

“So, things such as dancing, or workouts with certain types of agility components, are the most effective,” Janine says.

“Balanced exercises assist with reducing falls.

“People with Parkinson’s are at greater risk of falls.”

Janine says they are also grateful to have people to help run the exercise classes.

“I can train them,” Janine says “Parkinson’s is a progressive, neurological disease, with no cure.

“Symptoms and progression can be managed and exercise helps.”

Symptoms of Parkinson’s include lack of balance, tremors, stiffness or rigidity, and slowness of movement known as bradykinesia.

“There are around 10,000 people in New Zealand with Parkinson’s,” Janine says, “at that number is expected to double by 2025.”

At the weekly exercise class for Parkinson’s sufferers, community educator Janine Ready, Alan Miller, class instructor Betty Clathworthy and Graham Bary.

Even 20 minutes a day of gentle exercise can help afflicted people.

“Activities such as walking or dancing are steps in the right direction for people living with

Parkinson’s. Getting exercise in early after diagnosis is the key for the best outcomes,” Janine says.

People who have Parkinson’s, or who have family members with

the disease, can contact Janine for help and advice.

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We offer: • Support services for people diagnosed with cancer • Information & support for partners, whānau & friends • Transport assistance to and from treatment • Education to promote prevention and early detection of cancer • Community health promotion Kelsey Daniels with her entry in this year's Marlborough Potters' exhibition.

Young potters make mark

By Cathie Bell Kelsey Daniels is one of seven potters making their debut at this week’s Marlborough Potters’ Association annual exhibition.

Kelsey is delighted to have her entry accepted into the prestigious exhibition, and it comes just after she won the national title as young winemaker of the year.

“I’d been very busy with the winemaking competitions, and

I wasn’t sure I’d get my pieces done,” she says.

“It was a rush to finish – Friday I was still taking stuff hot out of the kiln and they had to be in Saturday morning.”

Kelsey is part of a group of winemakers who are members of the potters’ association, and she says she is ‘hooked’.

“My first pieces were so ‘rustic’, they were pretty crude, but I’m

figuring out my style. I’m not set on anything yet, I’m still trying everything out.”

She says she loves the threedimensional aspect of potting, being able to hold your work.

“You can hold it, see it, use it in your daily life.”

Exhibition organiser Glen Water says there are 43 potters whose work has been selected for the exhibition which opens

tomorrow, and that is seven more than last year. Of those 43 potters, seven are showing for the first time.

“Thank goodness for the bigger space!”

The ceramics exhibition runs from Saturday to 19 November, between 10am and 4.30pm daily, in the bottom of the WK Building, on the corner of Grove Road and Alfred Street.

Alarm brings peace of mind Crowds will flock to Garden Marlborough Hundreds of visitors are expected in Blenheim this weekend for Nelmac Garden Marlborough.

The annual event has become one of New Zealand’s best garden events, featuring garden tours, workshops and a fete on Sunday which attracts more than 200 stallholders and thousands of people.

The celebration of Marlborough’s beautiful landscape, it showcases the best the region has to offer. The full-day and half-day garden tours take in everything from compact designer gardens in the heart of Blenheim to beautiful country estates.

Participants also have the opportunity to brush up on skills and horticultural knowledge by learning from New Zealand and international experts, and mingling with like-minded gardeners and guest speakers at the Saturday night garden party.

Fergus Garret, head gardener at Great Dixter, the world-famous Sussex garden first created by Christopher Lloyd, will be speaking at this year’s event.

The festival winds up in Seymour Square on Sunday with the garden fete. Entrance to the fête is free so families can come and enjoy a full day’s entertainment.

A St John alarm can bring peace of mind to clients and their families, the Marlborough area home health representative says.

Leigh Walker says the alarms give people the opportunity to live longer, maintain their independence on their own at home, and be reassured that medical help is available 24/7.

Based in Blenheim, she has been working with St John for two years now, and her area covers Blenheim, Picton, the Marlborough Sounds, and Kaikoura.

If assistance is required, St John organises the most appropriate response. This could be an ambulance, paramedic, another emergency service or expert advice.

Because St John is an approved supplier of monitored medical alarms, funding for these alarms may be available.

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The Marlborough A&P Show November 10th & 11th, 2017

Fun at the showgrounds It’s show time!

Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend?

Take your friends and family along to the Marlborough A&P Show today and tomorrow.

This annual show is a celebration of rural and urban communities coming together for entertainment, competitions and display and with plenty for all ages to enjoy, it’s an event you won’t want to miss.

There will be horses, farm animals large and small,

sheep shearing, home based competitions for handcrafts, photography, and baking, as well as school handcraft competitions and displays.

A feature of the show is the animal nursery with a wonderful variety of smaller animals, able to be enjoyed close at hand by young and old.

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The Marlborough A&P Show November 10th & 11th, 2017

Holstein Friesian Champs The Marlborough A&P Show will be hosting the Holstein Friesian South Island Championships today and tomorrow.

This championship event comes to Marlborough every four years so it was decided to host it at the show, committee chairman Greg Woolley says.

There are around 70 entries expected, including one farm which is bringing along 18-23.

Judging this event will be Warren Ferguson who is coming from the North Island, and judging gets underway this morning for the Holstein and tomorrow will be the standard judging in the main ring.

There will be a number of categories judged including junior champ for calves and heifers, intermediate champion for two to three year olds, senior champion for four-years and over and the supreme champion.

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“There’s a lot of effort that goes into preparing cattle for this championship,” Greg says. “They’re clipped

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Young Farmer Competition 9.30 am Wood Chopping Competition 10.00 am Pigs and Poultry Judging Pet Sheep Judging 10.30 am Beef Cattle Judging Machine Shearing Competition 11.30am Pet Calves 12.00 Noon Best Pet 1.00 pm Spud in a Bucket Judging 2.00 pm Gift Sheep Presentation

HORSE AND PONY Friday 10th November 8.00 am Led Horses (Ring 1) Miniature Horses (Ring 2) Led Ponies (Ring 3) Pony Club Classes (East Ring) 9.15 am Side Saddle (East Ring) 10.00 am Carnival / trade exhibits / animal nursery and petting zoo open 10.15 am Welsh (East Ring) 11.00 am Judging of Supreme Champion Led Exhibit (East Ring) 12.00 Noon Show Jumping (Main Arena A) 1.00 pm Lead Rein Ponies (East Ring A) First Ridden (East Ring B) Working Hunters (Main Arena B) Pony Hunter Jumping (Main Arena B) 3.00 pm Harness Horses (East Ring) Saturday 11th November 8.00 am Saddle Hunters (Ring 1) Park Hacks (Ring 2) Hacks (Ring 3) Riding Horses (Ring 4) Saddle Hunter Ponies (Ring 5) Group A Ponies (East Ring)

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Help to beat hay fever and asthma

By Bill McElhinney Runny nose, itchy or watery eyes or sneezing? It’s hay fever time.

Hay fever has been bad this year, but symptoms can be reduced by cutting down on allergens around the home, Karen Vis, respiratory educator at the Marlborough Community Health Hub says.

“We’ve had a spell of wet and warm weather which means pollen levels tend to be higher,” Karen says.

“Limiting your exposure to pollen, particularly in your home, can really help.

“The majority of people affected by seasonal hay fever are also allergic to dust mites, pollen or moulds.

“All sorts of asthma and allergy triggers can accumulate in your home, especially house dust mites and mould,” Karen says.

“Even though complete allergen avoidance will not cure asthma, reduced exposure to allergen triggers may reduce your need for medication.”

House dust mites are the most common allergic trigger for asthma.

These microscopic creatures feed off skin scales, and thrive in temperate and humid climates.

Damp and mould may also trigger asthma symptoms.

The Asthma Foundation has some tips that can help reduce the impact of these common triggers.

To reduce dust mites in the home: Wash sheets and pillowcases weekly in water hotter than 55°C. Remove soft toys from bedrooms, or wash weekly in water hotter than 55°C. Open curtains and air bedding in the sunshine and give them a regular clean.

Consider venetian blinds or flat blinds, which are easier to clean that heavy curtains.

Cover mattresses, quilts and pillows with dust mite-resistant encasings.

Use a damp or electrostatic cloth to dust

Chilean needle grass. Its sharp seeds can pierce animals’ eyes and skin causing blindness, deafness and abscesses in sheep.

Join the hunt for Chilean needle grass People with respiratory problems can get help and advice from Karen Vis at the Marlborough Community Health Hub in Queen Street.

hard surfaces (including floors).

Ask someone else to do the vacuuming, as this increases allergens in the air for up to 20 minutes. Also consider using a vacuum cleaner with an asthma and allergy sensitive HEPA filter.

Remove visible mould with bleach or other mould reduction cleaners – if you are sensitive to strong odours, wear a mask or ask someone else to do this for you.

Karen, who works for the Asthma Foundation, is available to asthma sufferers for free individual consultations.

“We can usually give you more time than a GP, and we can give advice on respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and emphysema.”

This is the time of the year when Chilean needle grass becomes easier to spot and the hunt is on by Marlborough District Council’s biosecurity team.

Council staff and contractors will be combing known infestation areas as the plant becomes more visible during its summer flowering.

Landholders will also be undertaking a substantial amount of control work, predominantly in the Blind River area.

The South American weed was first discovered in Marlborough in the 1940s. It invades dryland pastures and can be carried on sheep’s wool, on machinery and in clothing.

Its sharp seeds can penetrate animals causing blindness, deafness and abscesses in sheep.

“During the past 10 years the number of infestations has risen steeply and more help is needed from Marlburians to help reduce the impact this pest is having on our region,” Marlborough District Council biosecurity coordinator Jono Underwood says.

“Between now and the end of summer is when the needle grass is seeding and these seeds can easily hitch a ride, especially if you’re moving soil.

“If you’re in an infested area it’s important to be aware of the risk and the

regulations which apply.

“There are helpful resources available on the council website, including a new smart map, with information on the status of the pest plant, where it has been found, photographs and explanation of what can be done to deal with it,” Jono says.

If you think you’ve seen the plant, take a photo of it, record the location and email the information to the Council (biosecurity@ marlborough.govt.nz).

Check out the biosecurity smart map showing where needle grass has been found as well as other information relating to the weed.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 10 Nelmac Garden Marlborough A truly grassroots event organised by gardeners for gardeners. With garden tours, themed workshops and social events. For further information phone 0800627527.

A&P Show A time when town meets country. With livestock, entertainment, trade sites, a animal nursery and much more. Today 9am-5pm with night entertainment and carnival until 9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm.

A&P Showgrounds, Corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road. Entrance price $5-$30, $5 public parking.

Beavertown Blenheim Lions Craft Fair Crafts aplenty, home preserves, raffles and much more. Today 9am-4pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. The Forum, corner of High and Market Street.

Classical Guitar Concert – Starlight And Memories New Zealand classical guitarist and acclaimed composer Bruce Paine presents his solo recital “Starlight and Memories”.

6-8pm, all ages welcome, $20-$25, door sales only. Tua Marina Church, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Stones In His Pockets An award winning, long running West End play that has poignancy, anger and humour. Today 7.30pm, Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 4pm. $25-$35, Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horton Street.

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 Friday’s at 2pm, 108 High Street, Blenheim.

A variety of programmes throughout the year, Mah Jong, music, gardening, crafts and a monthly speaker. Women of all ages welcome. Phone Catherine 9293299. This Friday is Garden Circle with a visit to Jan and David Richards, 33 Neil Street, Rarangi via Isobel Place, take a picnic lunch.

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.

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

74 Paynters Road. www.marlboroughgolf. 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 5736868.

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am-4.30pm daily, Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Detour Gallery Shaken Earth, featuring Kaikoura and Marlborough art inspired by the Kaikoura earthquake. On until November 23. Wednesday to Monday 11am-5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends. 67 Market Street.

Millennium Public Art Gallery Exhibitions on display include Nicolas Dillion Observing Nature The Touring Version and also Shades of Nature, a fundraising exhibition featuring works from seven artists. On until December 3, Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, Blenheim, koha appreciated.

Saturday 11 St Andrew’s Church Christmas And Craft Fair Handcrafts and great gift shopping. Today and Sunday 9am-4pm, corner of Henry and Alfred Streets.

Taylor10 An event all about taking part, enjoying the company and getting fit while walking or running along the Taylor Reserve.

Registration 7am, race starts at 8.30am, 2km kid’s run starts at 9.15am. For further information Taylor10.co.nz.

Flaunting Flora A display of Victorian Embroidery with Devonshire tea available to purchase. Today and Sunday 10am-4pm. Marlborough Women’s Club, 108 High Street. For further details phone 5781712.

Armistice Day Parade A memorial service to mark Armistice Day. 11am, Blenheim War Memorial, Seymour Square. If wet to be held in the RSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough.

Militaria & Gun Show Featuring New Zealand military history from the past to present. Gold coin donation, today 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.

Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

The Top Of The South Film Festival Bringing together the best and most promising film makers, actors, directors and editors with incredible on screen performances. Tickets $20, 7.30pm, ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutchinson Street.

Top Of The South Rock And Roll Christmas Dance Enjoy a great night out with music by Route 66. 7.30pm-midnight, BYO beverages and supper, all welcome. $15 per ticket, sorry no door sales, Renwick Memorial Hall, High Street, Renwick. Phone 0211751574.

Marlborough Artisan Market Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday. 9am-1pm, Wynen Street car park. Wet weather venue is the Alfred Street Car Park.

Sunday 12 Nelmac Garden Marlborough Stihl Shop Garden Fete Stallholders both local and national offering a high standard of garden products, food and entertainment. 9am-3pm, Seymour Square.

The Kawasaki Good Time Scramble Open to all ages and abilities, first timers and unlicensed riders welcome plus a free bbq and spot prizes. Registration, 8pm, riding starts 9am. Footes property, State Highway 6, 3km this side of Havelock.

Walk 2 D’Feet MND 2.7km walk to raise money and awareness of Motor Neurone Disease. $15-$25, Registration from 9am, walk starts at 10am. Taylor River Reserve, Henry Street entrance.

Blenheim Country Music Club Club day, 2-5pm, $3 with afternoon tea provided, all welcome. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street. Phone Kathy 5779659 or Brian 5736556.

EcoWorld EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Chess Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

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.

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.

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

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road. Club meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough.

Phone Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday. 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.

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Advertise your business today!

Give Simon, Gemma or Bonnie a call!

Phone: 5777 868 • simon@blenheimsun.co.nz

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Road. www.marlboroughgolf.co.nz.

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

Ulysses Club Ride Lunch ride to Clarence Bridge and back to Ward. 11am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

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.

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My ideal day is spent....

Quick check on emails and other admin, then out and about in the schools with the kids all over Blenheim.

One of my best holidays was...

I was working on the cruise ships for two years and even though we worked 12- hour days that was the best (holiday), as I’ve seen 19 countries in two years.

One thing on my bucket list is....

To be a spectator at the Olympics.

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Sport Development Officer, Marlborough Softball If I could, I would....

Give every single person an equal opportunity in life.

What’s your favourite meal?

My Grandma’s spaghetti cheese and tomato dish.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Grey’s Anatomy.

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My parents used to say...

Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.

The keys to happiness are...

The only difference between success and failure is commitment. I believe success brings happiness.

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

Usain Bolt, he is a super human.

Boost for talented youth The Inspire Foundation launches in Marlborough in two weeks’ time.

I nspi re Foundation Marlborough has been set up to recognise, reward and develop extraordinary talented young Marlburians so they can achieve their potential, chairman Mark Davis says.

At its launch, at the ASB theatre on November 23, New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian Sophie Pascoe will speak about winning nine paralympic gold medals, six paralympic silver medals, 13 World Championship gold medals, and four

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The foundation will help applicants with grants to fund the widest possible array of requests, Mark says,

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To qualify applicants must be aged between 15 and 23 years of age on the 31 January of the applicable year, a resident of Marlborough for at least 3 years with NZ citizenship and have demonstrated extraordinary ability or potential in any academic, sporting, scientific, artistic, design, musical, technological, entrepreneurial, community or related field.

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THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Christmas presents for gardeners With Christmas looming one’s mind turns to sorting out what gifts we will give to family and friends.

Most readers of these columns are gardeners or budding gardeners so we tend to look for gifts that would bring pleasure for us and the recipient.

For a long time I have firmly believed that it is the thought and effort that goes into a gift that makes it most memorable.

For instance if you pop down to your local garden centre and pick out a nice container, plus a feature plant such as a bush rose and a couple of punnets of cascading lobelia or similar, plus a bag of compost, you have the makings of a gift that you have thought about and made an effort to achieve.

When you get your goodies home you simply place some of the compost into the container to the right height for planting the specimen plant, ensuring that there will be a gap of about 2-3cm between the top of the mix and the rim of the container. This allows ease of watering.

You can add some Rok Solid, blood and bone and sheep manure pellets to the compost for enrichment. After removing the specimen plant from its pot or bag check to see if the roots have spiralled around the bottom of the old container.

The more roots means the longer it has been growing in the old pot.

If there is a mass of roots then with a pair of secateurs cut a 2cm slash into the bottom roots in the four cardinal points. This allows for quicker root establishment.

If the plant has been for a long time in the old pot it will have a massive root system and be what we call pot bound.

If this is the case then you take a cross cut saw and cut off the bottom one quarter of the roots, which will remove all those spiral roots.

This method is applied to all perennial potted plants every two to three years and allows the plant to be re-potted back

into its original container with some fresh compost at the base to replace the area where the roots have been cut off.

Back to our Christmas present. Sit the plant on the bottom mix and fill the space between the plant’s mix and the side of the container with more compost. It is in this area of back fill that you will plant your lobelia seedlings.

The reason that I have not suggested using potting mix or shrub and tub mix is because they are inferior to good, friable compost.

Potting mixes are great for indoor plants, where the extra expense is justified. They are also good for seed raising and cutting propagation. For container plants outdoors you want a growing medium that has some guts and a friable compost has animal manure, with bark fines or similar.

Potting mix is only bark fines or peat moss with some slow release fertiliser added. It dries out too quickly, can be difficult to re-water and lacks the goodness that healthy plants need outdoors.

Once you have your Christmas gift all potted up, place it in a sheltered spot where it only has early morning or late afternoon sun. Water to keep moist, but do not over water.

You can grow a number of plants like this for friends and family at the festive time.

A lady gardener I was talking to some time ago told me that she purchased a small tree for her young grandson as a gift a few years back.

He was told that it was his tree and he helped plant it in her garden. Every time he comes to visit he runs down to see how his tree is and tells all that it is his tree.

What a great idea. This could be extended by giving and planting a fruit tree so not only does the child get to watch the progress of their tree but they will, in years to come, enjoy the fruits as well.

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DOUBLE Door fridge freezer as new $495, china cabinet, tallboy, oval swivel mirror on stand and other items.

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CRESTA Craft V16 S p or t 19 8 4. 70 HP Johnson Motor 1984, o n e o w n e r. P h o n e 5789922.

LAUNCH for 6 knot cruising the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.

Pelin 24. Engine in very good running order.

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Property like this rarely offered Had 30 years contentment, now moving on.

If you have answered “yes” to these two questions then we want to hear from you.

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If you’re keen, please phone Grant on 577 9209 during business hours

BAR PERSON WANTED In our Picton Bar over the coming busy summer season.

Experience preferred however full training would be available.

Must have excellent communication and front of house skills.

Hours are flexible 20 to 40hrs on a fixed roster.

Phone Kevin 0272 846 067 for further details.

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Viticulture Team Leaders The opportunity exists for three experienced Team Leaders to join the Vinecraft team. You will be part of a growing operation which is focussed on ensuring our clients continue to receive a top quality service, on time, every time from your team.

We are looking for skilled individuals who understand that efficiency and quality are the products of a well-run and organised team. While handling the vines to the grower’s requirements is the ultimate requirement, we do require a multi- skilled, proactive, quality conscious and motivating individual.

This is a full time role.

Are you: • Skilled and experienced in viticultural activities and have a background in delivering a quality service with your team in all the year round vineyard tasks.

• Proficient in staff management and possess sound leadership skills.

• A strong and clear communicator with both staff and Vinecraft clients.

• Able to organise your work in line with planned schedules.

• A proactive leader and contributor to the company Health and Safety and training initiatives.

• Personally organised and goal orientated.

• Proficient and have an eye for detail in the various administrative tasks required on a daily basis.

If you have previous experience and believe you are well suited to this position, then please make contact to discuss or send your personal details through to sam@eraduswines.co.nz Applications close on Sunday 12th November.

To advertise your business, call Gemma (03) 5777 868 • classifieds@blenheimsun.co.nz

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A degree of flexibility is required as the role will entail weekend and school holiday work.

Hours range from 10-18 per week, between the hours of 11am–2pm Please email interest to Clyde & Helen Sowman: sowman@walnutblock.co.nz www.walnutblock.co.nz

Packout Supervisor Day Shift We have a vacancy for a Supervisor in our Vegetable processing plant near Renwick.

The position includes staff supervision, quality management and machine operation.

You will have experience in staff supervision, and the ability to learn about the processing and packing machines, and our various product specifications.

All applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent resident status.

Applications with CV and references should be emailed to bhe.packout@talleys.co.nz

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MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Picton Library Assistant

Part-time – alternate weekends. Two roles

The Picton Library and Service Centre / Waitohi Whare Matauranga is opening late November.

This is the opportunity for two customer focused enthusiasts to join our existing, friendly team.

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We are excited about the opening of the Picton Library and Service Centre / Waitohi Whare Matauranga this month. We are seeking two enthusiastic and self-motivated persons to join the team on Saturdays and Sundays. The hours of work are every second weekend, Saturday 9.45am to 4.00pm and Sunday 12.45pm to 4.00pm. You will also be required to provide cover for staff on leave during the week as needed. Training will be provided on weekdays prior to the commencement of weekend duties.

The main focus areas of role are: • assisting library members in using the new self-service kiosks • helping customers with their enquiries and technology use • shelving and tidying resources • processing library materials We prefer that you have familiarity with a library environment, knowledge and understanding of modern technology, and have obtained a good pass in English and numeracy at senior school level. Most importantly, you must have a demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and satisfaction, personal initiative and being part of a team.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 17 November 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.

For further information you are welcome to contact glenn.webster@marlborough.govt.nz

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Qualified Instructor and Group Fitness Instructor to join the team at Marlborough’s newest gym Please ph 027 538 0335 to arrange an interview

PAKnSAVE Blenheim EXPERIENCED BAKER

We are looking for a trained and experienced baker to join our team.

situations vacant

SALES CONSULTANT The Blenheim Sun newspaper is looking for a highly organised sales professional to join our successful team.

For the right person we will consider fulltime or part-time.

Our sales consultants introduce businesses around our region to the benefits of advertising in our twice weekly publication.

Working with our clients is a busy role but very rewarding, working alongside a fun team of individuals.

This role requires: • Strong organisational and people skills • Drive, energy and motivation • A self-starter who can seek out opportunities • Building rapport and maintaining relationships • Achieving goals and targets

The job is full time and permanent with an immediate start.

This is an exciting position to work with a privately owned leading newspaper in a growth focussed media business.

You will need to work well within a team environment in this busy and fast-paced industry.

If you are looking for a new challenge contact us via email today in confidence.

Please apply by emailing dianne.black@paknsave-si.co.nz Applications close 19th November 2017 All applicants must be NZ resident or hold a valid residence or working visa.

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Security Officer • Are you looking for COMRADESHIP • Do you have the COURAGE to make the right decision under pressure?

• Do you want to work for an employer who has the COMMITMENT to provide you with a great working environment?

If you have answered yes to these three questions and enjoy a challenge, then read on.

The NZDF values it’s security officers and the work they do, if security is your passion we would love for you to join us.

We’ll get your message out to almost 19,000 households across Marlborough.

PLUS your ad will be seen by an extra 37,000 online every month.

• Kickstart packages available • Utilise our experienced in-house production team at NO COST.

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Four on & four off rotating roster 0600 - 1800 and 1800 - 0600 hrs cycle.

25% salary loading payment Stable permanent employment

We really can’t talk enough about how incredible our security officers are, or say enough about the valuable contribution they make as part of a wider security team protecting New Zealand’s interests.

What’s in it for you if you join us as a Security Officer? On going training so you will always have the right skills and qualifications for the job, an additional 25% loading on top of your annual salary in recognition of shift work, some great NZDF benefits which also extend to and care for your family, access to our on site gym (free!) plus other base facilities, stable permanent employment and even the opportunity to be at the forefront of security technology.

What are we looking for? An individual with prior security experience preferably in operational security, someone used to shift work and who has a good work ethic combined with life skills. A good degree of physical fitness is required and technology plays a big part in what we do so it’s important that you are comfortable using computers and are familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite.

You will be joining a supportive and professional team of dedicated security officers.

You must be prepared that stringent security checks by both the NZ Police and the NZSIS will be undertaken and a current Class 1 NZ Drivers Licence is imperative.

Please quote NZDF-1708028 in all correspondence.

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To view the Position Description and to Apply Online please go to our website at http://www.defencecareers.mil.nz/civilian/current-vacancies/ to access the Defence Careers page.

For further information, contact Mr Jon Armstrong at RNZAF Base Woodbourne on 03 577 1250 during normal working hours.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday, 17 November 2017.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows: Higher level Security Clearance • most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR • is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

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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

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

DESPAIR LIFE STORY DESPAIR TO TO THE THE HOPEHOPE LIFE STORY We invite you to hear Jen Swenson from We invite you to hear Jen Sweason from Brisbane, Australia Brisbane, Australia -

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Births This Week BILSBOROUGH, Marlin Lanu Moana (Blue) : October 26, 2017 PEARCE, Ida-Lee: October 31, 2017 PRICE, Hayden Michael: October 17, 2017 WATSON, Flynn Martin: November 2, 2017

- She had it all and then lost it all, health, - She had it all and then lost it all, health, marriage and business. marriage and business.

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Death Notices DONALDSON, Stephen John (Steve): November 5, 2017 MILLS, Nellie: October 30, 2017 RICKARD, Karen: November 4, 2017 NEWTON, Hugh Benjamin: November 3, 2017

KING, Murray Wayne (Wayne): On Tuesday November 7 2017, peacefully at Seaview Home, Picton. Aged 67 years. Very dearly loved soul mate of Colleen, loving Dad of Jason, Virginia, and Marlon. Loved brother of Geoff and Heather. Loved by other close family including Suze, Robert, and Nathan.

Loved Grandie of Caitlyn, Ashton, Aden, and Malakai. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Special thanks for the love and care by all the staff at Seaview Home. A funeral service for Wayne will be held at the Union Parish Church, 40 Broadway, Picton at 1pm on Saturday November 11, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 CRESSWELL, Phyllis Elsa (nee Burtenshaw): On Wednesday November 8 2017 Elsa passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a short illness. Wife of the late Arthur, dearly loved mother of Scott and mother-in-law of Wendy. treasured grandmother of Kelly and Te Ahu Manawatu, Nicole and Geoff Pybus, Mathew and Nicole Taylor, Jessikah and the late James. Great Grandma “GG” to her great grandchildren, Kenadee, Tawhiri, IslaMary, Tamai, Kaitlyn, William and Ever.

She will be greatly missed by so many and has left an immeasurable hole in our hearts.

Messages may be sent to the Cresswell Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 467, Blenheim 7240.

A celebration of Elsa’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, at 1pm on Tuesday November 14.

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

In Memoriam

MILITARIA & GUN SHOW Saturday & Sunday November 11 -12 from 10am Clubs of Marlborough 42 Alfred Street

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.

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Good Time Scramble Riders take to the track at last year’s Kawasaki Good Time Scramble. It’s on again this Sunday at Footes property, this side of Havelock, and open to riders of any age, skill, and ability. Sign on at 8am, riding starts at 9am. There are no winners or losers, just heaps of fun and a free BBQ.

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Friday November 10, 2017

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RLWC finds its niche

The Rugby League World Cup seems to have found its groove but it’s unclear if it can reach the lofty heights organisers hope.

I went to the Kiwis versus Scotland game over the weekend and while the 74-6 rout was predictable, there certainly was a decent atmosphere mixed in with some empty seats as well.

Hamilton hosted a great atmosphere for the Tonga versus Samoa clash.

Despite the unrest between the two supporter bases in the lead up to the game, the crowd participation roared through the screen proving that there is a good level of interest.

The RLWC is a lot like other minnow sports in that only three teams look realistically capable of winning the title.

The Kiwis, Kangaroos or England look most likely with Tonga given an outside chance given the

immense amount of NRL talent they have on their books.

With so few genuine chances, you’re set to see a fair number of mismatches in pool play which can turn off the casual fan.

The tournament seems to be far more engaging to watch when played in Australia and New Zealand as opposed to the United Kingdom as it seems to galvanise the sporting public of Australasia more.

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Based on what I have seen, it will be yet another Kiwis v Kangaroos final.

Rugby league is not yet a global game and that’s clear by the number of players using tenuous family blood lines to play for lesser nations.

Despite a predictable finish, at least the tournament has captured the imagination of a sporting public eager for an extended season.

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Rugby sevens results Waimea Old Boys and Motueka High School Gold claimed the men’s and women’s crowns in the first round of the Tasman Wadsco Motorworld Picton Sevens at Endeavour Park last Saturday.

Twelve men’s sides and five women’s combinations competed in Picton to enjoy some fast-paced action, with Nelson-based sides dominating the top placings.

Waimea Old Boys fought out a tight men’s final with Marist A, winning 2624, while Motueka High School Gold won the women’s decider, beating Marist 33-5.

Molesworth Run The usual route for the annual Molesworth Run on Saturday next week has been washed out by a storm, but organisers are using an alternate course using the Rainbow Road.

The event will begin at Sedgemere, cross Island Saddle, run into Lake Tennyson, and from Lake Tennyson rejoin the Rainbow Road continuing past St James Station homestead to Jacks Pass, and from Jacks Pass, the race will run the usual route across the pass, descend into Hanmer Springs and finish at the Chisholm Reserve, with the total distance approximately 61.8 km, about 23 km shorter than usual.

Enter at http://www.harriers.net.nz/ events/molesworth/

Axemen face tough competition

By Bill McElhinney The chips will be flying on Saturday as the Blenheim Axemen’s Club holds their annual competition at the Marlborough A & P Show.

And it’s not just a competition for the boys: there will be five women competing as well as 38 men, seven from Marlborough, 15 from Nelson, seven from other South Island towns, three from the North Island and 10 men and one woman from Australia.

Blenheim axemen Geoff Hocquard, Robbie Brownlee and his grandsons Finn and Billy Sloan will chop, as will Willie Abel and his son Tim from Picton and Ivan Smith from Seddon.

Geoff won his grandfather’s memorial standing championship last year, but will find the competition tougher this year with the calibre of the top underhand choppers attending.

Blake Marsh from New South Wales was second last year and won the memorial championship in 2015. Joe Cox from Geraldine, Phil Waters from NSW, Gerald Youles from Queensland and 2016 ninja Z300

Willie Abel have also all been placed in the event in the past few years, but they will need a strong performance to head off Blake, says one of the organisers, Shirley Hocquard.

Competition starts at 9.30am on Saturday and will include two open handicapped standing chops, two open handicapped underhand chops, double and single sawing, Jack and Jill sawing and ladies/ boys/restricted handicapped underhand chops.

The Geoff Hocquard Memorial underhand championship at 1.30pm is the premier event for the top eight axemen with highest handicap marks competing for the title.

One-armed axeman Nick Fredriksen, from Queensland, is returning to Blenheim for the third time after he won his first ever underhand chop here in 2015.

Wera Stafford, son of Vern Stafford, is coming over from Australia to compete at the show for the first time since he left town in 1972. Vern was a member of now wound up Wairau Axemen’s Club.

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Blenheim axeman Geoff Hocquard will be defending his title at the A & P Show tomorrow.

Ashleigh Heath from Westport, who is currently based in Australia, is a member of the New Zealand Women’s team the Axe Ferns.

She will compete in the ladies underhand chop and the open handicapped underhand events alongside the men.

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Most of the axemen and women will compete in the Speights Ale House Chop in Nelson on Sunday before making their way to the Canterbury A & P Show for competition on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Early bird entries for January’s New Year Regatta at Waikawa Boating Club will be rewarded with a discounted entrance fee if received by 15 November.

The Lawson’s Dry Hills New Year Regatta will be held on 13 and 14 January with the Invitation Twilight Race starting the weekend on the Friday evening 12 January.

New to the regatta is the incentive for yachts travelling from other areas who are now able to take advantage of the clubs “Race Cruise Race” special deal which enables the boat to enter both the WineWorks Marlborough Wine Race on 1 December, the Lawson’s Dry Hills New Year Regatta plus get 2 months membership which gives full access to almost 100 moorings throughout the Sounds and D’Urville Island.

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