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By Celeste Alexander What’s one of the best things about duck hunting?

“Duck salami!” laughs avid hunter Mike Newton.

Mike and his family are all geared up for a good game bird hunting season which starts this Saturday.

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Pictured; Blenheim man Mike Newton with his daughter Tylah (9) holding a decoy duck and son Mason (2) with his toy gun.

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Family keen on a good duck season Continued from page 1 Mike will be heading to Christchurch where he will meet up with a group of his friends to go duck shooting, a tradition he’s enjoyed since his late teens.

He says his group puts out around 60 decoys and occupies a large maimai in the middle of a lagoon.

“It’s a good setup, fitting eight grown men and a cooker inside.

We spend all of Saturday and Sunday on opening weekend there,” he says.

Then later in the season he will be joined by his children Olly (15) who is also a keen hunter and his daughter Tylah (9).

Tylah has already spent a day

deer hunting with her dad in Kaikoura earlier this year and shares the same enthusiasm.

Mike, who grew up as a ‘city boy’, had his first taste of hunting in his teens and was hooked from that moment.

“I don’t go out all season, just the odd days through the year.

“I have mates that hunt all season, every second night,” he says.

He has since gone on to become a shareholder at Premium Game Meats which hunts and processes wild game.

He says the secret to successful duck hunting is “good calling and lots of decoys”.

“Robo-ducks and flapper decoys work really well, as well

as decoys that have air pumps so they blow bubbles and create realistic movements to attract the ducks.”

Looking forward to bringing home some good quality duck breast, Mike says one of his favourite things to do is have it made into duck salami.

“I also love a good duck, goose, rolled pork where you bone out a duck, lay it on a pork flare fat, then layer that on top of a boned out goose which is rolled in boned out pork and rolled as a roast.

“The pork fat keeps the meat beautiful and moist.

“Mind you, you can’t go past a good orange marinade either,” he grins.

As well as game bird hunting, Mike hunts other species including chamois (pictured).

Police keen to return stolen items

By Celeste Alexander New Zealand coins. There are also Blenheim Police are looking for the coins from around the world including owners of a coin collection and ster- commemorative coins from America ling silver tankard that were recovered signifying different states. from a Renwick address last month.

“Many were common 60 years Police visited the address on April ago but were kept as a collection, 20 with a search warrant in relation and there’s also two commemorative to burglaries around Blenheim and medals someone may recognise. We’d Renwick and among the items found really like to get them back to their were the coin collection and tankard. rightful owner,” Michael says.

Blenheim Police Sergeant Michael The sterling silver tankard features Porter says so far they have been the engraving ‘RGH’ or similar, and unable to locate the owners of these the date May 1918. items and are hoping someone in the “The tankard we know has come community will recognise them andMARLBOROUGH from the UK, manufactured inART Chester SOCIETY make contact. in 1915 and we had someone interpret WINTER “At this stage they are unexplained2018 the hallmarks for us. It’s WORKSHOPS only the size as they were located with other stolen of a teacup so we think it could be a property, so we don’t know if they commemorative christening tankard,” belong together or separately,” he says. Michael says.

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Renwick arrest A 43-year-old Marlborough man has been charged with burglary, theft, cultivation of cannabis and unlawful possession of ammunition following a search warrant in Renwick.

He was arrested in relation to burglaries that have occurred in Renwick and Springlands over the past six weeks.

He appeared in the Blenheim District Court last Monday.

Police would like to thank the public for their help on this matter and say it’s a timely reminder for people to check that their vehicles, garages and sheds are locked, particularly at night.

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By Bill McElhinney Debbie Stanger likes smaller schools.

On Monday Debbie was formally welcomed by representatives of the local community as the new principal of Spring Creek Primary School.

Barney Thomas led a delegation from the Spring Creek community in a special welcome to Debbie, which included Spring Creek pupils singing their waiata, Te Aroha.

Staff and pupils then joined the visitors for a special morning tea.

“I love the smaller, rural schools, Debbie says. “You get to know everyone, there’s a real sense of community.”

Debbie had previously been deputy principal at Whitney Street School where, a few years ago, there were six women on a staff of just 18 who were all called Debbie.

She has also been a principal at several other schools, including Linkwater Primary School.

An experienced teacher who has taught all age levels, Debbie also has extensive management experience.

“I’m looking forward to developing relationships with the students, staff, parents, whanau and wider community, as well as leading the learning at Spring Creek School,” Debbie says.

“I’m very excited about connect-

ing with the local community and getting to know our 42 youngsters at the school.

“I really like the cultural side of learning, and I love art, so will be looking for opportunities there.”

Debbie will be teaching Rimu Room, year four to six children, for part of her working day and looking after the principal’s duties for the rest of the time.

“I love to work collaboratively,” Debbie says, “so I will spend time getting to know the staff and how we can help each other.”

Debbie has two boys of her own, Daniel, who is at Whitney Street School, and Thomas, who is at Bohally Intermediate.

She replaces former principal Phillipa Grey, who taught at the school for 12 years before taking up the principal’s role. Phillipa has moved to a new position in Nelson.

Spring Creek School had its first major upgrade in 35 years in 2016-2017.

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Minister promises to get colleges plans moving

By Bill McElhinney Plans to replace Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges are not on hold, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says.

The minister visited Blenheim on Friday and was taken on a tour of both colleges, where he was able to see first- hand the problems with the college facilities.

Both schools have building issues, especially Boys’ College where some of the classrooms are more than 80 years old.

There are large cracks in the walls of some of the Boys’ College buildings as a result of the 2016 earthquake, and at Girls’ College many of the buildings on the McLachlan Street campus have issues with leaking and dampness.

“I wanted to visit Blenheim to provide some reassurance to the community that nothing has been placed on hold,” Chris said after touring the college sites.

“What we’re doing is the opposite of that. It’s been stalled for a couple of years now.

“We’ve inherited this situation, and want to get things moving again.

“So I wanted to come down and given that message to the schools and the community personally and directly.

“Also it was an opportunity for me to get a sense of the lay of the land and the different options that are available.

“It was very useful to talk to the Marlborough District Council,

which has offered us any help they can give, which is incredibly useful as well.”

Over the next two months the Ministry of Education would be working to present options for co-location of the colleges, which was the community’s preferred option, Chris says.

“And the ministry will be keeping the schools and the council informed of developments.”

“It was great to have the minister visit our community to see firsthand our current secondary school facilities,” Mayor John Leggett says.

John and other council officials accompanied Chris on his inspection of the colleges.

“It was also very encouraging to hear from the Minister that he is looking to progress secondary education in Marlborough without delay, and that the Ministry of Education is considering all possible options for co-location” John says.

“Council will continue to play a strategic planning role in the ministry’s future discussions and proposals - I’m confident we have value to add,” John says.

During his visit Chris was shown a number of sites around Blenheim that the council has identified as possible locations for the combined college.

“There is no doubt at all that we need this investment in our secondary education facilities and that Marlborough deserves it.

“As everyone knows, some of our

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Marlborough Boys’ College principal Wayne Hegarty, right, points out the shortcomings of the old college areas to Education Minister Chris Hipkins last Friday.

college buildings and facilities are well past their best,” John says.

“As we have done previously, council will continue to offer its resources and expertise to the

ministry and provide assistance to them with regards to property options in Marlborough.

“It is important to remember, however, that the final say on the

Local man Les Rogers has found an old Mary Poppins book which belonged to his daughter Julie Kernhonan, bringing it out of the box it’s been stored in for a number of years.

He says his daughter Julie attended the Mary Poppins show with a friend recently and it had reminded her of the book she received from

future of a combined college for Marlborough lies firmly with central Government.”

her grandparents at the age of two.

“When she came home and talked about the book, we decided to go looking for it.

This book has travelled with Julie over the years to Australia and back and is still in good condition.

“I’m interested to see if anyone else has a book like this one,” Les says.

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Ian and Ann Topp: 60 years of motoring and marriage

By Bill McElhinney It all started when young Ian Topp spied Ann Rutledge working next door.

“I was an apprentice mechanic working for Lloyd Diamanti,” Ian says.

“Ann worked next door in the office of her father’s business, which sold farm machinery.

“I spent a lot of time looking over next door to catch a glimpse of her. I wasn’t always concentrating on the job,” Ian says with a grin.

“He got lucky when we started going out together,” Ann says.

“I had a car and he didn’t!

“He got lucky when we started going out together,” Ann says.

“I used to pick him up on Friday nights from his home at Tuamarina, we’d go to the pictures, and then I’d take him home.”

“But I did a lot of work for her on her car, a Vauxhall,” Ian says.

“I spent a lot of Saturday afternoons on that car!”

It paid off. Ian and Ann were married on March 22, 1958, and recently celebrated 60 years together.

“The wedding was memorable for two things,” Ian says.

“We were married in the old Presbyterian church and it was the minister’s last service before he retired and he stretched it out.

“He went on and on at the sermon time, and our best man, who hadn’t been well, fainted!”

When Ian finished his apprenticeship he worked for several other Blenheim firms before deciding to set up on his own as Topp Motors.

“I enjoyed working on the British, European and American cars, Jaguars, Mercedes and the like,” Ian says.

Ann joined him in the business and as well as doing the office work, was called on to lend a hand in the workshop, where Ian was on his own.

“She helped bleed brakes, hold bolts for me, she picked up and dropped off client’s cars, took them for a warrant of fitness.”

“I got to drive a lot of different vehicles,” Ann says. “I really enjoyed driving.”

Ann also had her own business for some years, Maxi Boutique in Scott Street, which she ran in partnership with Mary Wadsworth.

“It was a busy time,” Ann says.

“I was also president of the Marlborough Golf Club.”

“But we got on well because we had our own interests,” Ian says. “I enjoyed hunting and Ann had her golf.”

Ian and Ann sold Topp Motors when Ian retired in 2001. Jim Hasseldine, who had worked with Ian since 1975, took over and has since rebranded the business as Auto Super Shoppe.

The couple had four children, three boys and a girl. Daughter Donna lives close by; eldest son David is in Murchison; another son, Brent, is a builder in Blenheim. Their youngest son, Brent, died tragically at the age of 24.

Ann’s failing eyesight means she no longer plays golf, “and I miss it,” she says.

Ian, however, still manages to get out hunting occasionally, and still does a few vehicle repairs for older, long time customers.

“They ring me up and I say: ‘Take it to the garage.’ But they still want me to come out and do the job, so I will if I can,” Ian says.

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Recycle everything. Compost. Give away anything unwanted and used things to charity. If I get something new I pass something else on.

I’ve planted 5000 trees on my property and turned a bare Wither Hills into a jungle. I’m also vegetarian.

Recycling. I also re-use plastic water bottles.

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Democracy wanted Dear Ed, Mayor John Leggett has challenged the people of Marlborough who love their province to pick up the gauntlet and say how they want to be governed and how they want their money spent, in their beautiful province.

He’s asking Marlburians what they want most for their province.

I want the restoration of democracy.

Everywhere I go folks are lamenting, we are no longer being represented, but increasingly ruled!

We vote three yearly for a responsible Marlburians to represent us in our specific area.

That’s what we rightfully expect and deserve.

It’s Anzac time when we remember that our servicemen and women died for democracy and freedom from oppression.

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Wine fountain Dear Ed, What a screwball idea about a Wine Fountain!

I suppose it’s one way to move all that globalised sauvignon blanc.

I wonder if they have factored in the increase in Alcoholics Anonymous membership?

Winnie Blenheim

Make the right Truck bypass choice Dear Ed, I was sorry to read that Reuben Garrett was knocked off his bike recently, and thankful he didn’t sustain a head injury in spite of the helmet being cracked in half.

I can’t believe the “Choice Biking” Group want a choice - that is, no helmet.

The sad thing - head injuries are NEVER planned.

The result can be so severe that the head injured person probably won’t be capable of looking after themselves anymore.

Surely a few minutes of “Helmet Hair” are not worth a possible brain disability?

My solutions are for those refusing to wear helmets: 1) You pre-sign a waiver that you receive no taxpayer funded hospital assistance should you suffer a brain injury through your refusal to wear a helmet 2) You consider relocating to somewhere where helmets aren’t compulsory eg Holland 3) You get over your ego and wear your helmet Also, daily and nightly I see cyclists on the roads - wearing dark clothing, or having no bike lights.

For the sake of all of us, please brighten yourselves up!

No helmet = no brainer.

Dear Ed, Congratulations to Bruce McLauchlan for his excellent letter some weeks ago about the obvious need for a truck bypass to the east of Blenheim, and to subsequent letter writers.

One mentioned cost.

Interestingly with some experience way back with roading engineering, I did a “rough” calculation as to cost taking into account the purchase of land at vineyard market rates.

My “guesstimate” came out at about $35 million. By coincidence a friend with vastly greater experience in roading came up with a figure of $30 million.

Interestingly, last year, a person opposed to the logical idea of a bypass reckoned it was $100 million. He was shooting wildly into the wind.

The concept of a truck bypass is apparent, as traffic delays on the Grove Road bridge are almost always caused by trucks.

Re-route them east of Blenheim and everyone would be happy, from truckies to local motorists to ferry traffic.

Retailers need not fear, despite the scaremongers.

It would be good to see MDC taking a positive advocacy role.

Tony Orman Blenheim

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Helping you to fight the ‘flu

By Bill McElhinney Did you know that as you get older, protection from earlier immunisations can begin to wear off?

“Older people are particularly at risk of complications from influenza and shingles,” Marlborough Primary Health nurse Sally Gilmour says.

“What many don’t know is that they are eligible for free immunisation against flu and shingles, as well as diphtheria and tetanus.”

As part of national immunisation week, Sally is holding community information sessions in Blenheim for parents and caregivers.

“The theme of the week is immunisation for older people, so we especially encourage the over-65s to come along,” Sally says.

The information sessions are being held at the Marlborough Community Health Hub in Queen Street today from 11.30am to 2pm and tomorrow from 10am to 12.30pm.

Sally says everyone is welcome, and tea and coffee will be available.

“We appreciate that people have lots of curiosity and quite specific questions about immunisation, so bring along all your questions,” Sally says.

“Sometimes it’s easier to talk to someone in person. We want to help people make informed decisions about immunisation.

“We especially want older people to take up the offer of free flu vaccination this year as we are preparing for a particularly bad flu season after the one they’ve had in the Northern Hemisphere.”

Sally says diseases like influenza and shingles can have a bigger impact on the health of older people.

“Your general practice can provide free immunisations, which will help protect you, your Marlborough Primary Health nurse Sally Gilmour is holding comfamily and your grandchildren,” munity information sessions on immunisation today and tomorrow.

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It was in Auckland that he met a fellow photographer and friend Robyn Carter.

Since Chris relocated to Marlborough two years ago, he has been working on developing his olive oil brand, Isobel Olives, with Robyn working for him on the website.

Following his love and passion for nature, Chris works with a small gang of people to harvest the olives. Chris produces four flavours of oil from delicate to robust. His extra virgin oils are certified by Olives NZ to ensure they meet international standards.

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Music, movies and motor cars Robyn Bennett talks with Phoebe Leov and her love of music, movies and cars

At twelve-years-old Phoebe Leov’s aunt encouraged her to play the guitar.

“I wasn’t the best at it; I just played the basics.”

But her love of music continued with her singing in a choir and then she tried her hand at writing lyrics and composing music.

She’s written five songs.

“I’ve played songs for my friends and they thought they were OK, but I’m my own worst critic.”

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Exciting line-up coming for popular Book Festival

By Bill McElhinney There’s something for everyone at the Marlborough Book Festival this year, festival committee member Sonia O’Regan says.

The Book Festival volunteers launched this year’s full programme by distributing posters and brochures to cafes and shops around the region recently.

“We’ve got an impressive line-up of authors coming this year, including the current New Zealand Poet Laureate Selina Tusitala Marsh,” Sonia says.

Other guests are Vincent O’Sullivan, Jenny Pattrick, Glenn Colquhoun, Nicola Galloway, Diana Wichtel, Tom Scott, Harry Broad, Tina Makereti, Atholl Anderson and Alan Carter.

“The mix means there is something for everyone at the event, from historical fiction to poems that have entertained the Queen,” Sonia says.

“We’re so excited to have these acclaimed writers coming for the festival, which runs from Friday July 6 to Sunday July 8.”

Audience members needn’t have read the books to love the sessions, Sonia says.

“But chances are, after hearing from them first hand, you’ll be super keen to get home and read their work.”

She expects some of the sessions to sell out

quite quickly as more people were travelling from out of town to the festival, which has earned a reputation for being a boutique event with a friendly atmosphere.

The Boathouse Theatre in Blenheim will be the festival hub.

Spy Valley cellar door, The Treehouse at Cloudy Bay wines, Hunter’s Wines and The Bell Tower at Dog Point Vineyards are other venues.

An opening night session will be held at the Boathouse on the Friday in which five of the guest authors will provide a sneak peek of what is to come over the weekend.

And the stars aligned to enable the festival to hold an extra session in association with Matariki at which Selina Tusitala Marsh will speak at the new Picton Library on Monday, July 9.

The Marlborough Book Festival is run by volunteers under a charitable trust and strongly supported by sponsoring businesses and the Marlborough District Council.

It’s a treat for both book lovers and guest authors in the middle of winter.

Tickets can be bought from the festival website www.marlboroughbookfest.co.nz or over the counter at Paper Plus Blenheim.

Marlborough Book Festival volunteers were out recently promoting the July event. From left: Lorraine Carryer, Sharon Hill, Sonia O’Regan and Kat Pickford.

Open day a chance to pat friendly alpacas

By Bill McElhinney The alpacas walk right up close and gaze at you inquisitively.

“Don’t worry, they’re very friendly. They’re sociable animals, they like being around people,” Kim Chapman-Taylor says.

Kim and his partner, Helen, have a herd of 32 coloured suri alpacas on their farm/ homestay, Falcons Rise, on Brookby Road, about 10 minutes from Blenheim.

On Sunday they will host an open day from 10am to 3pm and people will be welcome to come and get up close to these friendly animals.

Alpaca owners throughout New Zealand open their farms to the public every year to promote alpacas, alpaca fibre, and alpaca products.

“It’s one day a year when

we can all celebrate alpacas and share the joy of owning them with the public,” Kim says.

“Alpacas are easy care and make lovely pets. All ours have names. “They’re great with kids and they love a pat.”

K im a nd Helen have farmed alpacas since 2003.

It all started when they bought a six hectare lifestyle block in Christchurch which was growing pears and grapes which were not doing well.

“We pulled them out,” Kim says, and then Helen said: “Why don’t we get some alpacas?” They bought three animals and before long started breeding them.

When they moved to Marlborough they searched for a property where they could keep and grow their herd.

“It wasn’t easy,” Kim says.

“Most of the land is being used for grapes, and it was hard to find a place that fitted our needs.”

But now they are settled on a hillside in Brookby Road, with stunning views over the nearby vineyards, and a herd of happy alpacas grazing nearby.

The alpacas are bred for their fibre and are shorn once a year in mid-November by shearer Mike Banks, who specialises in the job and travels around New Zealand shearing the gentle animals.

“The alpaca fibre is like superfine merino,” Kim says.

“It’s soft like cashmere, warmer than sheep’s wool, hypo-allergenic and almost completely waterproof. “ The fibre is used to make a range of products such as duvets, blankets and clothing items such as scarves and ponchos.

Kim Chapman-Taylor with some of his suri alpacas. The public can get up close to the friendly animals at an open day on Sunday.

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‘Grandparents of the Year’ Are your grandparents the unsung heroes of your family?

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Grandparents play such a vital role within a family and deserve to be celebrated.

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Simply tell us why you think your grandparents should be nominated for this competition in no more than 200 words and send us a photograph.

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Kalita Cresswell putting on Alison Dight’s wig for her character ‘Mrs Brill’.

Behind the scenes at Mary Poppins

By Megan Connolly Blenheim Musical Theatre’s Mary Poppins is in its final performances and it’s the faces you don’t see working hard behind the scenes that make the show how it appears on stage.

With 17 shows in total and over 100 people working behind the scenes at a time, they devote their time to doing things from costumes to props through to makeup and

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By Celeste Alexander The weekend’s wet forecast put a damper on weekend events, but the Ulysses Club Marlborough Branch was determined to make its annual Rescue Ride a success.

The fundraising Rescue Ride was held on Saturday, with over 60 motorcyclists riding from Havelock to the Blenheim Fire Station.

The procession was led by Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Nigel Botham in one of the station’s fire trucks, making for a great display for those watching.

The ride finished at the Blenheim Fire Station where riders, volunteer firefighters and the public mingled, enjoyed a sausage sizzle and took a tour of the station.

The Ulysses Club Marlborough Branch members sold badges on the day as well as holding its own raffle later that evening to benefit the Blenheim Fire Station.

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out & about

Rescue Ride

The Ulysses Club Marlborough Branch held its annual Rescue Ride on Saturday, riding from Havelock to the Blenheim Fire Station.

Photos by Lily-Alyce Vercoe.

Phil Steel and Tim Smith cooking up a feed for the people who turned up at the fire station after the ride from Havelock.

Gina Botham with her sons Archie and Charlie.

Shane Tapp and sister Melissa Wells after the ride from Havelock.

Marlborough Racing Club Gallops

The sun may not have been shining but that didn’t stop everyone at the Marlborough Gallops on Sunday from getting into the spirit of the day.

Stephen, Julie and Ella Gould rugged up warm for the races.

The Murchison family: Martha, Sophie, Ed and Gus at the races.

“It’s a convenience thing”

Jo Nott and Rick and Jenny May relaxing at the gallops.

Jane Macfarlane and Anne Grainger enjoying the races.

Ian Kerry, Christina Bell, Jane Rarity and Nick Kerry enjoying the day despite the rain.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

“It’s a convenience Now stoCkiNg: thing”

Hot Food Available All Day Every Day • Hot Coffee • Renwick Pies • Jimmy’s Pies • Hot Chips • Heaps, heaps more!

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Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 021 555 061.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm.

Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday 10am-3pm.

Phone 578 2006.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

Family/Whanau for information/advocacy/support

community services

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For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, phone 577 5491 or visit us at 68 Seymour Street.

Keeping U Moving Walking & Balance 50+ Thursdays except the 4th Thursday of month. St Christopher’s Hall at 11.30am. $2.00 donation towards cup of tea. Wendy 021 2230160.

St Christopher’s Goodwill Friday 4th May 9am-noon at the Church Hall Redwoodtown. Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods and books.

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words.

No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid.

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Welcome to the WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY CancerCANCER Society MARLBOROUGH Marlborough

By Megan Connolly Riverlands School students returned to school after their break to some exciting news.

They are one of three primary schools in New Zealand to have their mural artwork chosen as a finalist in the ‘Resene Worthy Wall Campaign’ for 2018.

Janelle Wilkey, a parent from the school, organised the whole thing herself.

Janelle got in touch with the School’s Enviro group and bounced around her design ideas, looking at the ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ motto.

“I chose this message because it’s very simple for children and all ages can grasp it,” Janelle says.

The mural features the Black Robin at the centre and is inspired by a real story from the 1970s. A Chatham Island Black Robin, named Old Blue, virtually brought the native species back from extinc-

With the help of volunteers we work with local health professionals and community groups to ensure that information about living well, Walk/run for wellness cancer treatment and support, and survivorship, is available to anyone who needs it; free or with minimal charges. It is important to us that we reach everyone who needs our help and information, if you know of anyone who may benefit from our services please cut out this newsletter and pass it on.

Our 10KM Walk/Run for Wellness took place our friendly on the 15th April in theIntroducing Taylor River reserve.staff A huge thank you to everyone who cameandout and Margot Wilson, RN-Manager Support and Informationto Provider supported. Special thanks our volunteers, all the local businessesCorinne whoPayne, donated products RN-Health Promoter support and Information provider) & prizes, it wouldn’t be(reliefpossible without your support.

Hilary Gill, Finance and Retail Co-ordinator Jasmine McDonald, Volunteer

World smokefree Co-ordinator andday Administrator.

How can we help?

Our team welcomes enquiries from community groups, Maraes, schools, etc. who would like a workshop or talk from the Cancer Society. We are happy to visit Picton and Rural Marlborough.

World Smokefree Day is on 31st May and is about celebratingDiary, and June-July working2009 towards For moreand information (including venuelives details) or smokefree environments auahi kore for all New Zealanders.to register your interest in these events, contact 03 579 4379 or marlcaso@xtra.co.nz The theme and phrase coined nationally Classes –about gentle and relaxing yoga for Smokefree May isYoga“It’s Whanau”. bring your loved one or a fellow survivor Whanau is a driving sessions; force for many people along for some time out. Tuesdays, 5:30-7.00pm. wishing to protect others from the harms of Cancers Network – for second-hand smoke. Gynaecological women with a diagnosis of Cancer of the uterus, Make your home and car smokefree endometrium, cervix, ovarythis or vulva.World Thursday, Smokefree May: It’s not about your personal June 11, 6.00-7:30pm choice to smoke - it’sSleepabout our Workshopsrespecting – Sleep disruption is common children and their rightin people to awith healthy smokefree a cancer diagnosis, making coping more difficult. This course, run over two environment.

Saturdays, looks at practical to improve For smokefree information or wayssupport: sleep for well-being – Saturday, June 13 and 27. smokefree@nmdhb.govt.nz or 0800 NO Did you know that Bowel cancer is one of the SMOKE (0800 667 665).

Fishing for winter trout

By Bill McElhinney The winter fishing season started on April 1 and runs until the end of September.

Robert Sowman from Fish and Game says that at a cost of $76, an adult winter licence gives you months to target trout, which are in top condition before spawning.

“That’s a whole lot of fishing pleasure, not to mention taking home some nice healthy wild food for

most common cancers among men and women in NZ? Public Lecture – “Reducing the Impact Upcoming events of Bowel Cancer – what can you do?” Speaker Dr A Luck (colorectal surgeon). Come along to hear one of Australia’s experts on the subject to Royal Wedding Spectacular out more. Tuesday, June 16, 7.00-8:30pm, Dust off your pearls, find tiaras, gloves & furs or Scenic Circle Hotel (Seymour Street.)

dress up for fun to view the Royal wedding CancerHarry Support Services, of Meghan Markle & Breast Prince live Mid-Winter at the Function, Thursday, July 2, 6:30-8:30pm.

Clubs of Marlborough. Saturday 19th May. Prostate Cancer Informal Meeting – for 10pm to Early morning.

Tickets $30Dinner including men and their partners, Wednesday, July 15, High Tea & spot prizes.6.00-8.00pm. Please phone us for venue details.

Annual Book fair If you’re having a clearCancer out ofContacts books or looking for some great winter reading, our annual Book Cancer Society Marlborough, The Forum, Fair is coming up in mid-June.

Look out for PO Box 233, Blenheim; Phone 03 579 4379; Openingof hours:pre-loved Monday to Fridaybooks, signage. Your donations 9.00am-4:30pm including fiction, non-fiction and children’s Email address: marlcaso@xtra.co.nz books are very welcomed.

Book donation bins Cancer helpline: 0800 CANCER 237) will be found at local supermarkets in(226 June.

Cancer Society website: www.cancersoc.org.nz All money raised from the book sale will go to for reliable and up to date information, links and support local people affected chat forums. by cancer in our community.

The Cancer Society is funded entirely by charitable donations and thanks the Marlborough Cancer Society Marlborough, The Forum, community for its continued support.

PO Box 233, Blenheim.

Phone 03 579 4379 Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am-4:30pm

Email address: marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz Cancer helpline: 0800 CANCER (226 237) Cancer Society website: www.cancersoc.org.nz for reliable and up to date information, links and chat forums.

The Cancer Society is funded entirely by charitable donations and thanks the Marlborough community for its continued support.

the table.”

A ng le r s s h o u ld b e mindful of the weather and respect the conditions, Robert says.

“It is a matter of thinking ahead and always having a plan.

“Also remember not all fishable water remains open over the winter months, so plan your trip carefully.”

In the South Island, many lakes and rivers remain open through the winter,

with the added bonus than many lakes offer landlocked salmon for the angler.

For anglers looking for big fish, the Central South Island’s famed hydro canals are a must visit destination.

A winter fishing licence can be used throughout the country except in Taupo, which has a separate licence as the fishery is There are plenty of opportunities to fish right run by the Department of around the country over the coming months Conservation. with a full winter licence.

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tion.

“I wanted to choose an inspirational conservationist success story instead of something negative.”

“I wanted an image that was positivity of and hope,” Janelle says.

Chelsea Pine, a teacher at Riverlands School, says that ‘the opportunity presented to us through the work of Janelle and the Enviro Leaders is fantastic’.

“It really is about us working together as a community to make things happen!”

To win the competition, Riverlands School must get the most votes. The winners will then receive all the materials needed to paint the mural which will go on a piece of ply and placed on the side of Room 3, beside the junior class’ entrance to the school, Chelsea says.

Voting closes on May 4 at 9 am. So get voting! https://www.knzb.org.nz/ Riverlands School’s mural entry into the ‘Resene Worthy Wall Campaign’ that wall-worthy-finalists needs your votes!

Hosted by Stuart Smith, MP for Kaikoura, with guest speaker Nikki Kaye, MP for Auckland Central and Opposition spokesperson for Education

Public meeting Sunday 6th May, 4:30pm Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street, Blenheim

Funded by Parliamentary Service. Authorised by Stuart Smith, 22 Scott Street, Blenheim.

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Picton golf results Saturday April 21, S.A stableford: Aaron Wilson and Billy Reeves 68; John Saxon and Phil Hawke 65; Ian Johnson and Jock Mannington 63; Dave Proctor and Ron Peters 61.

Tuesday April 24: women’s foursomes: Sue Hutchinson and Jenny Hart Nett 75.5; Joyce McClelland and Barbara Speedy 81; Llyn Pawson and Ellie Gillies 81.5.

Thursday April 26: Nephi Anderson 40; Aaron Wilson 39; Ron Peters 38; Rowdy Robinson 37; Gary Aldridge 34; Jeff Pascoe 33.

Friday 9 hole: Ellie Gillies 19; Joan Gabara 18; Joyce McClelland 16; Dido Harper 16; Denise Finch 15; Les Johnson 18; John Nelson 15.

The winners of The Marlborough Racing Club Gallop. Horse Overtheriver and jockey The winners of the best dressed competition at The Zinjete Moki with Peter Yealands.

Marlborough Gallops last weekend, Sue Grainger and Rod Tyney.

The Marlborough Red Devils school cycling, starting term two, every Monday (skills day) and Thursday (bunch ride) at 4pm, Athletic Park.

Great preparation for school racing over the year, aimed at year seven and over.

‘Overtheriver’ wins Marlborough Cup The Marlborough Gallops was a huge success according to Eric Bowers, President of Marlborough Racing Club.

“It was a fantastic two days of racing,” Eric says.

Despite the rain and muddy conditions on Sunday, that didn’t

stop racers and onlookers from showing up to the free, fun family event.

“It all went very well even though the weather wasn’t that nice,” Eric says.

Horse trainer Kevin Myers from Wanganui with horse ‘Overthe-

river’ won the Peter Yealands Marlborough Racing Club cup, ridden by jockey Zinjete Moki.

The ‘Best Dressed’ man and woman for the day were Sue Grainger and Rod Tyney, who took away hampers full of goodies.

Harrier Club race

Overall it was a highly positive community event, with around 1500 people attending both days including trainers and general public.

Watson wins table tennis Nathan Watson took out the pipe-opener Marlborough Table Tennis tournament last Thursday by beating Jacqui Wood in an enthralling final which showcased the skills of both players.

Watson took it 11-6, 9-11, 13-11, 9-11, 11-8, but there were no easy points as they traded topspin shots throughout the match, leading to some brilliant rallies The left-handed Watson played some power

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shots in the fifth set to win a close match with Wood, showing great technique with forehand and backhand drives.

Watson reached the final with a three set win over Matt Willis while Wood beat Alex Kennedy in four close sets in the other semi, with both players playing the ball to all parts of the table, looking for openings.

Earlier Willis had come from two sets down to beat Sam Flaherty 3-11, 4-11, 11-4,

11-6, 12-10 in a great quarter final.

Results of other finals. 5/6 place: Flaherty beat Jason Kennedy 4-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-7, 11-6.

Special plate: Zac Cowdrey beat Warren Haszard 10-12,10-12, 11-6, 11-0, 11-8.

Plate: Louis Willis beat Bjorn Cowdrey 8-11, 11-8, 15-13, 11-9.

Consolation Plate: Barbara Burkhart beat Samantha Butts 11-8, 11-4, 11-9.

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Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome.

The Saturday event is the Burton Cup at the Taylor Dam cross-country course at 2:00 pm.

A race briefing will be held at 1:45 pm.

This is a handicapped event so please be there early to doublecheck your start time or have one allocated if you haven’t competed before. Volunteers are needed at 12.30pm for course-set up.

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