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By Celeste Alexander Nestled within Brayshaw Park is a little old cottage which is made up of two hunting huts joined together and part of a workshop.

The quaint little garden at the front is speckled with painted wooden animals, ornaments and dozens more colourful decorations. Around Christmas time it shines up even brighter with trains and festive lights.

It’s known as the Brayshaw Park caretaker’s cottage, but to Alison and Eddie Gallop it’s home.

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Caretakers love their home Continued from page 1 Alison and Eddie have been the caretakers for the Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Association for over five years now and they say nothing brightens their day more than meeting all of the “interesting people” that visit the park.

Oh, and of course giving rides on the ever popular Thomas the tractor of course, Eddie says.

Thomas is one of the stars of the park and it’s not unusual to see huge lines of children waiting for their ride during public open days.

The trailer that’s pulled behind is fitted with two rows of seats, seats that many may recognise as they came from the old theatre.

“Thomas is so popular that you can hear the kids at the bottom of the park making their way up,” Eddie grins.

“A couple of times Thomas had broken down so we had to use another tractor, a rather nice one too, but kids would walk straight past because they

didn’t see Thomas.”

Eddie and Alison like to have Thomas the tractor running most Sundays (weather dependent) and there’s a gold coin collection for rides, however Eddie says sometimes he finds $20 notes put in. They have even hosted groups which come up for a ride around the park and some morning tea.

This is where Alison comes in.

She runs the catering out of the kitchen in the Denton building.

This is where many people go on open days for the popular Devonshire tea and scone, plus other assortments of goodies on offer.

“We’ve even served the Mayor,” she says.

As the sun goes down Alison and Eddie close up the entrance gates, check everything is locked and secure and continue to keep an eye on the goings-on at the park.

“We’ve been pretty lucky in that we haven’t had too much happen.

Alison and Eddie Gallop’s Brayshaw Park home.

“People get to know that we live here and the regulars that walk through here would tell us if there’s anything going on,” Eddie says.

“If you haven’t been to visit Bray-

shaw Park yet, make sure you do,” Alison says.

“It’s amazing the number of people who live in Marlborough say they’ve never been.”

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“Humbling” to receive awards

By Celeste Alexander Renwick woman Claire Wooldridge Way is still smiling after receiving two incredible awards for her work within the Department of Conservation.

Claire has been working as a health and safety representative, putting health and safety into action for DOC’s South Marlborough district for a number of years.

At a recent Government Health and Safety workshop, attended by 350 public servants, Claire received both the Spirit of Service Employee Representative of the Year and the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Supreme Award.

These awards are in recognition of Claire’s work following the Kaikoura Earthquake to build a system to monitor not just physical safety, but also mental wellbeing.

For Claire, receiving the awards was “very humbling”.

“Being recognised in front of my peers for something l feel is so important was pretty overwhelming.

“Getting the overall award was the cream on top.

“We are very fortunate to work in a country that is striving towards getting people safe home every day and that we have a government and DOC-driven expectation that everyone will work towards that goal.

“After the 2016 Kaikoura earthquakes, the need to look after and strengthen our team and our wellbeing became a priority.

“We were involved in the immediate civil defence response and we are still dealing with the effects on our landscapes, facilities, flora and fauna. We are still finding out what our new normal is.

“We are fortunate that there are people like John Kirwan working to normalise conversations about wellbeing and mental health.

Recognising that if you are able to help one person be well, resilient or to get help is an amazing thing, it effects them, their work team, work place, family and ultimately their Claire Wooldridge Way with her Health, Safety and Wellbeing community,” she says.

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Health Board budget The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board has ended the financial year with a small $33,000 surplus, although it was planning for a surplus of $3.5 million.

Chief executive Peter Bramley says the health system is under “significant financial pressure” because of the region’s ageing population, more p r e s e nt at i o n s to e m e r g e n c y departments and the rising complexity of admissions.

Last year, the board ended the financial year with a surplus of $3.23 million.

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The Harper family: Caitlin, Dad Hamish, Ciaran, Mum Annie, Alastair and Fiona.

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By Bill McElhinney They’ve been happily married for 13 years, have four lovely children, they get on well – why go to a marriage course?

“Well we both come from broken homes, and we know what it’s like to be in a one-parent family,” Hamish Harper says.

Hamish, a building control officer with the Marlborough District Council, and his wife Annie, a former veterinary nurse, last year did a seven week course designed to help couples strengthen their relationship.

“It was great,” Hamish says. “It reinforced what we were doing well and highlighted the areas we needed to improve on.”

“And we learned how our love languages are so different,” Annie says.

“Doing what feeds one partner may not be what feeds the other.

I still have to remind myself from time to time what Hamish’s love language is.”

“We learned more about why we work together and how we work together and it gives us more confidence about how to live out our married life,” Hamish says.

“And we had a nice night out together for seven weeks – a dinner and date,” Annie says.

“Friends came to babysit for us, and I hope I can repay the favour this time around.”

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“It’s for any married or cohabiting couple who want to invest in their relationship,” Jonathan says.

“Some couples already have a strong relationship; others are in need of help.

“You don’t need to be a Christian to attend. The course will help develop and strengthen any couple’s relationship.

“You can expect a welcoming environment where you will share a meal together. A DVD of practical talks is interspersed with times for private discussion for you as a couple.

“Background music ensures that you can talk in complete privacy.

You never share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your partner.”

The marriage course is being held at Marlborough Vintners Hotel from 7-9:30pm on Tuesdays, starting on August 14 and finishing on September 25. The cost is $200 per couple for the whole course.

“A good marriage takes work,” Hamish says. “It’s a commitment to make to go on the course, but the rewards are worth it.”

Annie agrees. “Even if you think everything’s OK in your relationship, go anyway,” she says.

The Ministry of Education is still working on a plan to relocate Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ Colleges.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins ordered a reviewed business case in April and hoped to have a decision by mid-July.

However that deadline was pushed out to mid-August when the ministry decided to add the option of putting the colleges on the 13.2-hectare McLachlan St site last month, home to the girls’ college and Bohally Intermediate School.

Kim Shannon, the ministr y ’s education infrastructure service head, says they are still working on the reviewed business case for the minister to take to Cabinet. She would not say which sites are included in the business case because of commercial sensitivity.

Wood art on display The work of Wairau Valley wood artist Steve Halton is currently on display in the window of Barry Gainford Eyecare in Market Street. Steve’s many years of woodwork tutoring in the United Kingdom is reflected in the craftmanship of his beautiful, as well as functional creations.

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Zach and Devan Johnson-Barrett and Willem Rowe.

Sun Newspaper sales manager Simon Byrne presents SPCA Marlborough centre manager Abby Laskey with a cheque for $240, proceeds from the Sun’s recent Cupcake Day promotion.

Lorna Perry and Clem Geraghty enjoy scones while Joanna Hepburn Bill McEwan fills up his Thermette with fresh roasts some marshmallow over the flames of her Thermette. water from the Wairau River recently.

Thermette Society gathering

A Sun reader sent in this photo of a humourous sight along Dillons Point Road in Blenheim. He said the sight of two dolls posed as if they were changing a car tyre made him ‘stop and do a double take’. “It attracted quite a bit of attention...

I definitely saw the funny side.”

By Megan Connolly Smoke, fire and a good cup of tea is all the Thermette Society needs on cold winter days at the Wairau River.

Founded by Bill McEwan around nine years ago, the Thermette Society nestles itself on the riverside on the last Sunday of the winter months of June, July and August.

To the younger generations, a Thermette may seem a puzzling contraption, but it is an iconic picnic and camping essential familiar to many older kiwis.

The origin of the Thermette goes back over 80 years. It was invented in New Zealand by a man named John

Ashley Hart in 1929, and quickly became a popular utensil for anyone who enjoyed camping or a picnic.

Thermettes were also used by NZ troops in World War II. The Thermette works quickly, boiling water in less than five minutes by using a small fire at the base of the unit, fuelled by twigs gathered from the nearby surroundings.

The heat from the fire rises up from the bottom and heats the water in the coned surface of the Thermette. The smoke comes out of the ‘chimney’ at the top.

A Thermette can boil 12 cups of wa-

ter, so you can imagine how many cups of tea can be drunk by the members of the Thermette Society on a cold winter’s day!

“You don’t need to worry if you don’t have one, there are plenty here to share,” Bill says.

The society isn’t just about the magic of the Thermette. It’s also about all ages coming together and sharing stories, banter and homemade goodies.

The next ‘boil up’ is on the last Sunday of August. Anyone interested in getting out into the fresh air with a hot mug of tea is welcome. Bring a mug, chair, and snacks to share.

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By Bill McElhinney This will be a garage sale with a difference.

Instead of the usual household bric-a-brac, there will be walking frames, wheelchairs, toilet aids, furniture: all items designed to make life easier for the elderly and those less abled.

The items come from the Bethsaida retirement village, and many are still in good condition while others require some minor work to restore them to a useful state.

“People have arrived at the village with various bits and pieces and when they pass away, the family often doesn’t want these items, so they’re left with us,” Bethsaida trustee Paul Ham says.

“We’ve had them piled up in storage for some time, and now we want to get rid of them. It’s time for a clear-out.”

The garage sale will be held on Saturday morning, August 11, in the building where Countdown Redwoodtown used to be, on the corner of Weld St and Cleghorn Streets.

The building is owned by Redwoodtown Development Ltd, which is transforming the

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Back in the early 1970s there were few private homes for elderly people, and housing options were limited.

The Blenheim Catholic parish priest, Father John Sloane, was concerned that some elderly were effectively about to become homeless, as there was no assistance from the government at the time.

He started the ball rolling within the community to set up what would become Bethsaida Home for the Aged.

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Bypass and a bridge Dear Ed, D. Beattie misunderstands who funds the bypass and/or bridge over the Opaoa River.

It is the government, because it is a state highway.

However, I can appreciate the misunderstanding after Marlborough District councillor Terry Sloan was pictured ecstatic over the prospect of a new bridge.

Mr Sloan has not had his thinking cap on.

Even if a new bridge is built, trucks to and from the ferry will still clog Grove Road and Main Streets and associated roundabouts.

So the priority should be getting the truck bypass done.

Rod Heard was so right in his letter in saying do the truck bypass first.

Also, the council should be telling parliamentary ministers in Wellington about the need for a truck bypass.

Percy Parker Blenheim

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Council spending Personal service Dear Ed, Ratepayers must be reeling at this council’s extravagance.

On top of $480k to replace the entrance to Pollard Park, there’s $300k to build a bus shelter with a hole in the roof and a mere $422k to replace 328 parking meters with flash new computer controlled devices, not to mention other unnecessary expenditure such as deputy mayor Sloan’s Eltham Road fiasco, libraries etc, while towns (Havelock, Seddon, Picton) have sewage and/or water supply problems.

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The restaurant is well known for its focus on fresh, lean and green approach to Thai food, as well as it’s Vietnamese dishes specially designed by Nuttavut.

“The Lemongrass has been very well supported since we first opened on Maxwell Road, and for that we thank our customers,” Bu-nga says.

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A life well spent Tales of mountain goose pub meals and a broken young man’s determination to buy a farm are just a few of Alan Young’s memories of growing up in Rai Valley, as Celeste Alexander finds out.

Alan Young and his beloved wife Peggy on their wedding day.

Alan is a resident at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. A kind and polite man with the same cheeky spark in his eye as the young man he describes from his youth.

At 87 Alan still vividly remembers every detail of his life, from each of the valleys he lived and worked in, to the full names of those he met over the years.

It would be impossible to relay every fascinating story about Alan and his family without writing a novel, however there are a few that still make him laugh to this day.

Alan’s family has very deep roots in the Rai Valley area, stemming from his grandmother, Jane Leov who was the daughter of Charles and Matilda Turner, the first people to settle in the remote Rai Valley.

The Turners’ cottage remains today, including Jane’s wedding gown, and is registered with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

On Alan’s father’s side, his grandfather was John Cawte, a law keeper for Nelson and Marlborough.

He goes on to talk about his parents, Nellie Leov who married George Young. Before George, Nellie had been in love with her “beau” who was killed in World War One and buried at sea.

Her union with George was not liked by his parents because of Nellie’s German descent.

The couple were disowned which meant George could not take over the family farm, so instead the two bought a slaughter house and built a butcher shop in Rai Valley.

“Forty-three men rode out of our valley on horses the day the war was declared.”

Alan recalls a story his father tells him of his mother’s tenacity and pride. “Two Yanks came into the butcher shop and asked to speak to the boss. Mum said ‘that’s me’.

They refused to speak to her because she was a woman and after some discussion about it, Mum pulled out a BSA 22 rifle and put a bullet up the spout before telling them to leave.

“Dad came out to diffuse the situation from there, confirming that Mum was in fact, the boss,” he laughs.

It turns out the American men would grant George a contract to supply meat to men brought over and set up in tents on Okiwi Bay

hill. These men were previously unemployed and brought over to mill wood for housing.

In between their busy schedule with the butcher shop, slaughter house and helping out on surrounding farms, they started their family. The first was a baby girl who passed away at four days old. “Then there was Eric, a bright lad. Then Jean, a nice natured girl like our father, then me, Owen and later Eila,” Alan says.

Alan was born on quite a significant day in NZ’s history, February 3, 1931, the day of the devastating Napier earthquake.

When WWII broke out in 1939, Alan says he was nearly nine-years old and remembers his mother on the floor hysterical. “She cried for a week.

“Forty-three men rode out of our valley on horses the day the war was declared and who was left to take over the running of the farms?

The women and children,” he says.

Fortunately Alan’s father was not enlisted as he was the only one capable of fixing machinery around the valley, but it was something he remained bitter about for the remainder of his life, Alan says.

During Alan’s childhood he suffered a very serious injury which impacted on the rest of his life.

During a paddock rugby match he had his

leg, hip and back broken. He spent 14 weeks in hospital learning to walk again. But those injuries never healed properly, nor did the doctors pick up on his spinal injury.

So at age 16 he underwent surgery to put his hip joint back into the socket.

But he remained determined that he would buy a farm one day.

It was also around the time he met his wife Peggy Fenwick.

After some sweet talking with the staff during his two-and-a-half year stint recovering in hospital, he convinced them to give Peggy a job and she went on to become a successful district nurse in the Marlborough Sounds area. Alan purchased his farm at Okuri Point, aged 24 which he paid 14,000 pounds for.

“I saved my money from a few ventures, including the trading of venison meat, which was illegal then. Quite often venison was nicknamed ‘mountain goose’ and was a favourite dish at the Canvastown Pub,” he grins.

Alan and Peggy never had their own children, however they adopted.

Very much in love, Alan and Peggy remained happily married up to her passing 14 years ago.

“She was the most wonderful woman in the world,” he smiles.

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Stephen and Shirleyanne joyfully announce the safe arrival of Amber Melody, born 11.10am July 29, 2018 (8lbs 12oz). A big thank you to everyone who prayed when it was needed. Special thanks to Dr Jim Flaherty, Andy and the rest of the Theatre Team. Photo provided.

Jade Forman and Mark Dennes are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Scarlett Jade Dennes born at 7.43pm on July 31, 2018 (4.4kgs) at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Sue Young, the surgical team and all the midwives at Wairau Hospital.

Willie and Rach are excited to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl, Alexis Ann (8lb 6oz) on August 1, 2018 at 8.40pm at Wairau Hospital. A long awaited first baby. Very special thanks to Gwen Costello, Helen Crampton and the wider team in maternity and paediatrics. Both Mum and Lexi are well.

Kaylene and Dave are excited to welcome their gift, a precious boy Manaaki David Tahuhu (7lb 6oz) born July 31, 2018 at 9.02pm at Wairau Hospital. A big thank you to Lois Millar and Larsara Tahuhu for all your support.

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Ultraquip Hire is a 100 percent locally owned business that specialises in the hire of machinery and equipment, from battery drills through to a fleet of excavators.

Owners Daniel and Ange Fisher have relocated their business right next door to the new NPD Redwood station, and into a purpose built building.

The relocation has also enabled them to increase their fleet of machinery and range of equipment available for hire.

“We now have a total of 10 excavators ranging from 1.7 tonne to 5 tonne and late last year we purchased Collett Commercials to include a fleet of 12 seater mini buses, utes and trucks.

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out & about

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The Blenheim Country Music Club held another great concert on Sunday at the Redwoodtown School Hall, featuring guest artist Wayne Love.

Photos by Kathy Johnston.

Eileen Cooper with her friends Wally Allen and Rose Cameron.

Dawn and Murray Busbridge, Sandy and Kevin Topp.

Heather Lee and Ali Windleburn.

June Baldick, Warren Johnston and Helen Hamilton.

Doug Bothwell and Diane Price.

Jenny King and Patricia Karstens.

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death notices

death notices

AUSTIN, Robert John Talbert: Passed away between Monday/Wednesday July 23/25 2018, unexpectedly at his home in Blenheim. Dearly loved youngest son of Roger, and Viviene (deceased), loved stepson of Candida, and brother of Braden, and Helen O’Neil. Loved uncle of James and Amanda Stagg, and Jared. Messages may be sent to 8 Grigg Drive, Blenheim 7201. A memorial service for Robert will be held at the Elim Centre, 26 Burleigh Road, Blenheim at 1pm on Thursday August 9.

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

A celebration of Ted’s life will be held at the Vintage Farm Machinery building, Brayshaw Park at 11am Saturday August 11. All welcome. Any donations to Hospice Marlborough please.

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

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death notices

BUCKMAN, Alastair Gordon (Dr. Al): On 4 August 2018 at his home, aged 65 years. Much loved partner of Sharyn McCrystall and loved former husband of Trish. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Matt and Nicole (Sydney), Alex and Bonnie (Auckland), Lauren and Kieran (Southland). An adored Grandad of Zarli and Hazel and Grandad Al of Kahu, Aio, Ahika, Ella, Flair and Leon. Beloved brother of Iain, Stuart and Jean. Messages to 155 Wither Road Blenheim 7201.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 or Ranui House c/- PO Box 8339 Christchurch 8440 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. Our special thanks to all those who cared for Al over the last 2 years. A celebration of Al’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Friday 10 August at 1.30pm followed by private cremation at the Cloudy Bay Crematorium.

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HUTCHISON, Ted: Aged 84 years died at Hospice Marlborough on July 31, 2018.

NICHOLLS, Colin David (Nic): On August 4 2018, at his home. Aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Hilda, loved Dad of Daniel, Paul and Karla, Leon and Ketta. Loved Grandad of Ryder, Savannah and Axel, Reece, and Johnny. A funeral service for Nic will be held at the Carluke Hall, Carluke Domain, Rai Valley at 1.00pm Thursday August 9, followed by interment at Rai Valley Cemetery.

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

POTTER, Priscilla Rosemary: On 1 August 2018 peacefully at Redwood Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pete and a wonderful much loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Veronica (Cambridge U.K.) and Kate and Nigel Nicholls (Blenheim), adored ‘Granny P’ of Liam, Anita and Geena, and loved by all her extended family and friends. Messages to 12A North Street Blenheim 7201. Our grateful thanks go to all the awesome staff at Redwood Lifestyle Village for their love and care. In accordance with Priscilla’s wishes a private cremation has taken place but there will be a Celebration of her Life to be held in the Taylor Room at the Clubs of Marlborough on Friday 10th August at 11am, which is open to all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice would be appreciated.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

community notices

Community Elder Care Programmes St Christopher’s Talk/Tech/Teach. Do you want to learn how to use your smartphone, Ipad. Taking names for beginners class. Starting August. Phone Wendy 0212230160.

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WHALE, Joyce Patricia (Pat): On 6 August 2018 at Waterlea Rest Home. Loved wife of Frank (deceased) and loving mother and mother-in-law of Pauline Armstrong, Sue and Kelvin Allen. Special Nana to Geoff, Wayne (deceased), Raewyn and Duncan and Great Nana to Mason, Eden, Ethan and Georgia. Messages to 160 Budge Street Blenheim 7201. A special thank you to the staff of Waterlea Rest Home for the love and care of Pat and support to the family. A private cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held.

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HAYWARD, Barbara Ngaire (née Tomuri): Passed away peacefully at her Blenheim home on Monday August 6, 2018. Beloved wife of the late George William Hayward, devoted mother of Maisie Helen Ngaire Hayward and Frances Ngataua Dalton-Hayward and loved mother-in-law to Rob Dalton. Adored grandmother of the late Georgie, Jos, Jade, Ryan, Ebony, Benn, Deane and Anna.

A rocking great nanny to Dana and Tia and now a special guardian angel for pepi Ryder Wallace born on the morning of her passing.

A taonga taken and a taonga given. A unique soul who lived life joyfully.

Barbara will rest at her home at 5 Corsair Crescent, Burleigh, Blenheim 7201, on Wednesday August 8 from 10.30 to 4.30 p.m. Friends are most welcome to come and say their farewells to Barbara. The family will then take Barbara to the Far North to Potahi Marae, Te Kao. Messages may be sent to Frances and Rob at the above address or Helen, 46 Oakleigh Rise, RD1, Whangarei 0171.

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

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The Blenheim Depression Support Group

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We now meet at the Baptist Church Hall, Beaver Road, Blenheim. Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am. For more details please phone The Baptist Church on 5783676 or Barb on 0277372403.

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Entries will be judged at the Marlborough A & P Show on Saturday 10th November in front of the A & P Pavilion at 1.00pm For Further enquiries please contact Marlborough A & P Show Office. Phone 03 578 5822 or email marlborough.show@xtra.co.nz

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Blenheim Social Dance Club

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7.30pm till 11.30pm

Geraldine Band "Breakthru" playing music for Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Rock n' Roll, Line. $10pp plus a plate for shared supper

More information phone Colin - 5793101

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Free range eggs From $5 to $7 per dozen Weekly Delivery Havelock, renwick, Blenheim

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UNREGISTERED TEACHERS REQUIRED We are seeking unregistered relief teachers for our busy preschool. If you are an experienced energetic committed teacher who loves working with children send your CV and application to: janspreschool203@gmail.com or 203 Howick Rd, Blenheim.

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Whitehaven Leading Hand Whitehaven is a friendly, family-owned Marlborough winery, producing quality regional wine. Due to vineyard expansion an opportunity currently exists for the permanent role of Vineyard Leading Hand.

Reporting to the Vineyard Manager and working in occasionally with other Whitehaven staff, this role is hands-on, varied and often with just the radio for company.

The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for executing a range of tractor work. Irrigation and trellis maintenance, ground keeping and general assistance as requested is also required.

The successful applicant will have an ability to build rapport and trust around them, be able to self-start, show initiative and problem solve as they go. They will take pride in their work and enjoy being outdoors. Flexible work hours are by mutual agreement. Previous vineyard practical experience is required, while any outstanding certificates/licenses and further mechanical training is happily provided by Whitehaven.

A written application accompanied by a CV may be sent to: The Viticulturist Whitehaven Wine Company Ltd 39 Pauls Road RD 3 BLENHEIM 7273 Phone (03) 572 7588 info@whitehaven.co.nz A Position Description is available upon request.

Applications close 31 August 2018.

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Table tennis Alex’s Team continues to lead the table tennis competition following the third round of matches last Thursday.

They beat Young and Restless 8-4. Alex Kennedy won his three singles and is getting back to top form after five weeks away. Jeff Sawyer was in good form as well and is undefeated since the new competition started three weeks ago.

Warren Haszard led the way as Predator 3 beat Ken’s Team 9-3. He had three wins, including a four set win over the big hitting Ken Thompsett. Jason Kennedy gained two wins and just lost to Ken in four sets.

Dennis Burkhart had a good night, winning two doubles and had a singles win over former Flaxbourne team-mate, Ross Ward.

Billy Hebberd attacked well to gain three wins for Matt’s Team as they beat Jamie’s Team 8-4. He had a tough match against fill-in player Simon Bishell, just getting home by 6-11, 15-13, 13-15, 11-6, 11-7 in a tactical match.

Diff’rent Strokes beat Ping’s Pongs 7-5.

Nathan Watson was in commanding form winning his three singles without the loss of a set.

His match against Vanessa Wood-Lin was a spectacular affair with Nathan lobbing the ball back from near the barricades and Vanessa smashing the ball into the corners.

The Marlborough under-18 team, consisting of four boys and four girls, travelled to Nelson last Sunday with coach Debbie Stratford and some enthusiastic supporters for the annual Angell Shield clash with Nelson.

The Marlborough team won the Shield last season on a count back, but just lost out this season 22 matches to 18 (69 games to 65).

Nelson won the boys’ section 15-5. Alex Kennedy, who is the Marlborough closed senior champion, won four singles out of four.

Rory Osborne, the Marlborough number two, was pipped in the fifth set by Kvido Tayerle and just lost out 11-9 in the fifth to Finn Brown, who is one of Nelson’s most promising juniors.

Marlborough took the girls section 13-7.

Under-15 national squad member Vanessa Wood-Lin had four comfortable wins.

Hannah Smit also gained four wins, including a win over hard bat player, Olivia Smith, whom she lost to in a previous tournament.

Stacey Williams beat the opposition numbers 1 and 3 while newcomer Sophie Woodhouse beat the Nelson number three. situations vacant

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Whitehead bowls results Results from recent bowls matches played at Whitehead Park.

Wednesday: Kingsley Schroder, Mike Sextus, Sue McDonald 1; Brian Shatford, Ian McEldowney, Carolyn Ward 2; Roberta Marshall, Peter Chronican, Pauline Bailey 3.

Saturday: Kingsley Schroder, Barry Fishburn, Brian Newell 1; Roberta Marshall, Murray Simmonds, Bob Taylor 2; Bruce Hitchcock, John May, Mike Pestno 3.

Harrier Club events Back row, from left: Peter Webster (manager), Regan Cowe, David Dick, Richard Sampey (captain), Richard Evans, Bill Stevenson, Kim Bishell.

Front, from left: Brad Palatchie, Glenn Harris, Rex Schroder, Simon Senior, Jason Henry, Val Wadsworth.

Shield success for local shooters

The Marlborough Smallbore Rifle team won the prestigious Andrew and Faulkner Shield match in Nelson recently.

The shield is contested between all South Island Associations and this year 12 teams from as far south as Otago competed.

Marlborough started a little

slowly, at one stage lying in fifth place, but gradually improved to second, four points behind Mid Canterbury at the completion of the double round.

As the single round progressed, Marlborough gradually narrowed the margin, and with just three shooters remaining moved ahead,

finally winning by a three point margin. This is the seventh time that Marlborough have claimed the shield in its 60 plus year history, the other times being 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, and 2013.

Top scorer for Marlborough was Brad Palatchie with 296.15.

Marlborough scores: Brad Palat-

chie 296.15; Regan Cowe 294.16; Richard Sampey 293.14; Val Wadsworth 292.13; Kim Bishell 292.09; Glenn Harris 290.11; Rex Schroder 289.14; Simon Senior 288.07; David Dick 288.07; Richard Evans 286.08. Emergencies: Bill Stevenson 286.11; Jason Henry 288.13.

On Thursday the Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a pack/ training run or walk leaving from the clubrooms at Oliver Park at 6pm.

Reflector gear is compulsory. Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome.

On Saturday there is a pack run from Waikakaho to Cullensville. All assemble at Redwood Community Hall, Oliver Park at 10am ready to leave for Waikakaho.

Runners will go by bus and return.

Walkers, be at the hall at 10am where instructions will be given on directions to Cullensville. There you will walk in for a distance then walk back. Walkers will travel in convoy by own vehicles.

There will be a BBQ at the conclusion of the run/walk.

Please phone Allister Leach 0211590678 to book your seat on the bus. Seats limited.

Picton golf results

Kelsie Brown Sponsor - Sponsor - Cory’s Electrical After coming back from London at the beginning of the year, I mentioned to my mum that I would like to go to a boxing class and up my fitness.

So she signed me up for Fight For Life and here we are.

So far this has been a really fun and rewarding experience, learning how to take a punch

and hopefully land a couple too; a mental and physical challenge with a laugh on the side.

The Life Education Trust is such a worthy cause, teaching children many life skills and values.

I have seen their work in action as both a student and a teacher and am amazed by all the work

they do within the community.

A massive thanks to all the sponsors taking on a boxer, specifically mine - Cory’s Electrical, I wouldn’t be here without you.

Fingers crossed for no first round knockout (at least not on my part).

Results from recent matches played at the Picton Golf Club.

July 28, nett: Ron Frisken 66; Phil Hawke 70; Grant Herbert 72; Craig McIsaac 73; Trevor Gullery 73; Ian Molloy 74 c/b; Ian Johnson 74; Allan Butland 74.

August 2: Grant Aikman 38; Ian Molloy 38; Ron Peters 37; Ant Booker 37; Jeff Pascoe 36; Ron Jones 35; Bill Gattrell 35; Richard Avery 35.

August 3, 9 hole gross six A: Joan Gabara 30; Judy Jones 32; B. Beryl Tripe 36; Carol Mills 37; C.Ellie Gillies 35; D. Barry Mills 30; David Baird 35.

Interclub golf draw The Sun will be profiling each Fight For Life competitor in the lead up to the big event on September 29.

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