The Blenheim Sun 31 August 2018 issue

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Flower power

By Megan Connolly A pioneer in the art of daffodil bunching, Margaret Mitchell has been coming back to the job for 16 years and could basically do it with her eyes shut.

And the daffodil bunches have a real meaning for Margaret.

As an ex-nurse, she knows the annual Cancer Society Daffodil Day appeal is about caring for others and helping the community.

“And I just love flowers themselves,” Margaret says.

“It isn’t until you see the daffodils en mass that they really have an effect on you,” she says.

Continued on page 2 The face behind the flowers, Margaret Mitchell, who dedicates her time to bunching all the daffodils with her bunching team ahead of Daffodil Day.

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Volunteers for The Cancer Society Olwyn Patchett, Marianne Cleland, Julie Alexander and Margaret Mitchell were bunching Daffodils in preparation for Daffodil day at the McKendrys showroom on Wednesday.

A bunch of daffodil volunteers do it for a good cause Continued from page 1 Upward of 400 people volunteer their time for the Daffodil Day appeal, undertaking tasks from collecting donations to delivering and selling merchandise to bunching the flowers.

“We’re very fortunate that people are very generous with their time and have been coming to help for years,” Margaret says.

The flower bunchers started on Tuesday afternoon after the flowers were delivered, and then worked from 9am to 4pm on Wednesday and Thursday, preparing and bunching the flowers so they were ready to be sold today.

A group of four ladies, including Margaret, Julie Alexander, Olwyn Patchett and Mari-

anne Cleland bunch the daffodils by hand and cut the stems so they are all at equal length.

They then keep the daffodils in larger groups until it’s time for them to be delivered or sold.

But no two daffodils are the same.

There are around 10 different varieties and colours being sold and grown locally.

Many of the flowers come from Lichfield Street, Lansdowne Park and people’s gardens.

“Sometimes it’s very hit and miss.

“It depends on the season how many we get.

Last year we got a bumper crop and this year is still very good,” Margaret says.

Margaret’s personal favourite is the Dutch Master Daffodil with its bright yellow glow

and frilly trumpet.

Julie has been volunteering her time to bunch the flowers for 18 years and says it’s also about enjoying the company of the women around her.

“Many of us are retirees, so it’s good to be able to have fun and be in good company while you bunch.

“And you’re supporting a good cause,” Julie says.

A daffodil can just brighten your day, they all say.

All the proceeds from Daffodil Day go straight back into the Marlborough Cancer Society.

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Scooters must be safety conscious

By Bill McElhinney Mobility scooters come in many styles these days – even one based around the iconic Ford Model T. Staff at Access Mobility in Main Street have been demonstrating their latest scooter, the Gatsby, a mobility scooter with a distinctively different look.

But despite the vintage styling, it still has all the modern fittings, including modern LED lighting, a nice comfortable seat and a storage bin up front behind the grill.

In keeping with most modern scooters, it has a travel range up to 35km and a top speed of 15kmh.

However, mobility scooter riders shouldn’t be winding the speed dial up, authorities warn.

The law states they must not ride at speeds that put other footpath users at risk.

In fact mobility scooters riders travelling faster than a normal walking pace of 4kmh can be fined up to $1000.

It’s a traffic offence to use a scooter in a careless manner, or without due consideration to others using the footpath or road.

And scooter riders are reminded they must not let anyone else stand or sit on their scooter while they’re using it.

If there is no formed footpath, mobility scooters are allowed on the road, but must keep close to the side of the road.

Motorists also need to be aware of mobility scooters.

There have been several incidents in Blenheim recently where scooter riders have been knocked off by motorists.

In one incident a scooter rider

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Bowel cancer screening The Nelson-Marlborough district health board is working to clear a backlog of colonoscopies as a bowel screening programme takes effect in Nelson and Marlborough.

Free bowel cancer screening came into effect this month in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough for people aged between 60 and 74-years-old.

Over the next two years, those who are eligible will be sent a DIY selfscreening kit in the mail.

The kits are sent to a pathology lab which will pick up traces of blood in stool samples which may indicate the possibility of cancer.

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Access Mobility staff Shirley Phillips and Ray White on the new Gatsby mobility scooters, styled after a Model T. Scooter riders are being reminded of their safety obligations.

was crossing the road when he was hit.

In another incident a scooter rider was knocked off by a motorist reversing out of a driveway.

Authorities say motorists should, if possible, reverse into their driveways so they can come out front first.

The onus is on the driver coming out of the driveway to avoid any scooter riders, pedestrians or other footpath users.

Blenheim is said to have one of the highest numbers of mobility scooters in the country – popular belief is that we’re second only to Tauranga for scooter numbers.

However, mobility scooters don’t require a licence so there’s no record of numbers in use.

The Marlborough District Council recently surveyed 222 people in Marlborough about mobility scooters.

The survey showed: Approxi-

mately 80 per cent of respondents don’t believe training and an eyesight test should be required for scooter riders and only 35 per cent would like to see some kind of driving test introduced.

However 25 per cent know someone who has been injured by a mobility scooter; 60 per cent know someone who has had a near miss involving a scooter; 72 per cent have seen a scooter being used in an unsafe manner.

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The third generation Clark family food truck has been serving crayfish along the rugged South Island coastline since 1977.

Come and plant a tree The Marlborough Landscape Group and the Marlborough District Council invite people of all ages to celebrate trees of the world and come and help plant trees along the Taylor River in the Ralph Ballinger Arboretum, on Sunday from 10am.

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Young professionals come to Blenheim

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By Megan Connolly A lawyer, a property manager and a couple of accountants walk into a bar—it sounds a lot like the beginning of an over-used joke.

But these 20-something professionals have set up a group where young Marlborough individuals at the beginning of their careers can come and meet other people, make friends, and network.

There is a significant group of people that often comes to Blenheim for up to two years of experience, the group says.

They might then move on to a bigger centre.

The description a young professional is hard to pin down, the group says, “It’s for someone who is in the early stages of their career, or if you consider yourself a young professional,” treasurer Jordan McIntosh says.

Marlborough Young Professionals have community meetups and rotate around local bars on the last Friday of every month.

“I didn’t have much of a social life before this!” president Savannah Carter says.

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By Celeste Alexander Blenheim woman Lisa Deer was once the recipient of the Ronald McDonald House charities, and now it’s her turn to give something back.

The 32-year-old is having 18 inches cut off her long locks this Saturday and the hair is being sent to Freedom Hair to have a wig made from it.

Leading up to the day however, Lisa is raising money via donations to her Givealittle page which will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

“The Ronald McDonald House in the South Island were there for us in our time of need, now it’s our turn,” Lisa’s mother Janice Thompsett says.

“Thirteen years ago our

The Marlborough Young Professionals group run by Secretary Maighan Watson, vice president Nicky Harrison, president Savannah Carter, David Calder and treasurer Jordan McIntosh have created a community for young newcomers to make friends, socialise and network.

before they connected through group meet ups.

Jordan had moved to Blenheim only three weeks prior to meeting those who are now part of the committee.

“I came here not knowing people, but everyone that comes to the events is in a similar situation.

“Someone will always start talking to you,” Jordan says.

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“After the first meeting, I heard so many people say they’ve never seen so many young people in one place.

“Where have they been hiding!” Savannah says.

The group also has a volleyball team, recently went on a ski trip and are looking to partner with other groups and businesses to have events that cater to young

while Lisa was in Hospital in the lead up to surgery and when she was allowed out it was a lovely safe, quiet place to come to.

“The Ronald McDonald House was there for Lisa and our family for all subsequent hospital check ups. Hundreds of families from all around the South Island have had the help of this amazing house when needed and the voluntary help from the community is amazing.

“We don’t know what we would have done without the help of Ronald McDonald House South Island, so this is Lisa’s way of giving back,” Janice says.

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

Riverlands School secures silver award

Queen Charlotte Track in the running for Great Walk designation The scenic spectacular that is the Queen Charlotte Track has been acknowledged yet again with DOC now considering whether Marlborough’s popular walking track should become a designated Great Walk.

Currently there are nine Great Walks in New Zealand; premier tracks that pass through diverse and spectacular scenery ranging from native forests, lakes and rivers to rugged mountain peaks, deep gorges and vast valleys.

The Track is one of three being considered for the ranking, along with Te Paki Coastal Track and Fiordland’s Hump Ridge Track. Only one is likely be selected.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says becoming the tenth Great Walk would promote the Queen Charlotte Track to more national and international tourists, bringing all the related benefits to the Marlborough visitor economy.

Marlborough District Council Education Officer Annie McDonald (left) and Councillor Gerald Hope (right) meet with students and teachers involved in the Enviroschools programme.

A big congratulations to Riverlands School for securing the Enviroschools Silver award.

Riverlands School was one of the first schools to join the Enviroschools programme 12 years ago and has continued to take special care of its environment ever since. With an active edible garden programme, students get the opportunity to learn about composting, growing seeds and harvesting vegetables and fruits.

Harvest Friday is a popular school event.

Planted boxes, bug and beetle house projects help students learn about the smaller wildlife that live in our world. Creating biodiversity for the six-legged community is helped by regular planting days at the nearby Simonsen reserve.

Councillor Gerald Hope visited Riverlands School to present the students with their certificate and spoke to them about their achievements and plans for the future.

Temporary Road Closure - Sunday 14 October 2018 On Sunday 14 October 2018 the following road is proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 7:30am to 5.30pm for the purpose of the Marlborough Car Club Annual Gravel Sprint.

• Reserve Road from a point 400m from the intersection Seaview Road to the Intersection of Cable Station Road, Seddon. Total length of 2.8kms.

During the proposed period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the

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

Persons wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and grounds in writing before 16 September 2018 at the office of Marlborough Roads, Level 1, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim or PO Box 1031, Blenheim 7201.

This notice is given pursuant to the Transport (vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.

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

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

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

For more information Ph: 03 577 6784.

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 under construction and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

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Councillors host Cuppa for Charity A delicate chime of china tea cups and the buzz of conversation filled the Marlborough District Council chambers last Friday, as women councillors hosted their annual “Cuppa for Charity”.

The event, hosted by councillors Jenny Andrews, Cynthia Brooks, Laressa Shenfield, and Nadine Taylor, raised money this year for Zonta International’s efforts both within Marlborough and overseas.

About 100 women attended the event held in the council chambers to enjoy the speeches from Marlborough Mayor John Leggett, who got a cheer when he reminded the audience it was election year for local authorities next year and that it was a good time to talk about more women councillors.

Zonta International president Libby Macdonald spoke, followed by Zonta immediate past president Clare Pinder, who outlined the Suffrage 125 events Zonta is involved in next month. These include planting white Kate Sheppard camellias in Pollard Park on September 19 and hosting a talk about New Zealand’s first women’s rights advocate and Marlborough resident Mary Anne Muller on

Left to right: Clr Jenny Andrews, Mayoress Anne Best, Zonta International president Libby Macdonald, Zonda past president Clare Pinder, and Clr Nadine Taylor at the annual Cuppa for Charity event.

September 23.

The china cups, saucers, and plates used in the Cuppa for Charity event are owned by councillor Brooks and they make the event special. This year, the event raised $527.50.

Positively Ageing - James Jermyn An Awatere man like James Jermyn can’t be expected to sit around just because he’s retired to town. Nor can he be expected to sever life-long links with his district. So, even though he’s leased the farm to the next generation of the family, James continues to serve his old community.

His long involvement with the Awatere Rugby Football Club continues; once a player, then coach, manager, secretary, president and delegate, he’s now club patron. James continues to help his club with transport, fundraising, sponsorship and earthquake repairs.

The farmer’s practical skills have been seized on by the Anglican Church he now attends in town; St Christopher’s has made him its property manager.

But James also maintains his ties with Seddon’s interdenominational church – working with the team cutting and delivering firewood around the

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All the key infrastructure, like accommodation and transport, required to gain Great Walk status are already in place on the Track.

“The beauty of the Track is that it appeals to the very fit as well as people who prefer easier walking – so visitors can do an easier stretch or take on the whole 70 kilometre route from Meretoto / Ship Cove to Anakiwa,” said Mr Leggett.

The views of the Queen Charlotte Sound are world class so, with the Abel Tasman and Heaphy Tracks already part of the Great Walks network, it would be great for the top-of-the-south to be able to promote itself as the premier destination for exploring the New Zealand scenery, said the Mayor.

Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from not-for-profit organisations providing services to the Marlborough community under the following category headings: • Arts and Culture • Community Welfare/Social Services • Environment • Heritage • Sport and Recreation

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

area. Coming off the farm has also freed up time to follow his interest in the restoration of old farm machinery.

Saturday mornings have another priority - following his grandsons on the sports fields.

Coming from a district where people have faced extremes from droughts to earthquakes, James maintains that, no matter how grim things seem, there’s always someone worse off. And he says his own father’s words have stayed with him; whether the task is great or small, do it well or not at all.

Applications must be for projects/services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit to the people of the Marlborough district.

Applications are completed online by going to Council’s website Grants and Awards.

Applications close 5.00 pm 26 October 2018.

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

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Roadside rubbish

Bunch of whingers

I went to mow my rural front fence today.

I had to pickup five wine bottles and takeaway packets.

Let alone all the other rubbish over the years TVs, bags of mussels, CDs well anything you can throw out a car window as well!

Keep it clean dispose in a bin!

I find Blenheim is full of whingers and such negative people.

I like to read these messages in the paper but sometimes I think OMG come on people there are better things to be worried about.

Who cares if grass is on a footpath, if someone is offered a docket, who cares if there was no loud entertainment at the Makos game, don’t like it don’t go.

Obviously there is not enough to do in this god forsaken town.

Best to be on the outskirts away from the captain negative pants.

No Haste

Re: refugees and religion

Recently I used courier company to deliver a medium sized cardboard box to Nelson.

Email instant, driving takes two hours, cycling or horse and cart six or so, walking two days, letter takes three days, traction engine four days but this courier five days! Mind you it was at the Nelson end!

Perhaps his electric van was flat?

Giddyup.

Look at the geography, if you’re in say war torn Syria, it’s likely that you don’t have a passport nor the money to choose where you flee to.

West, by land is pretty much the only available option.

I doubt these unfortunate souls get to choose which direction they run.

So yes, perhaps you are on another planet!

Moon boot I hurt my ankle a couple of weeks ago.

Got told I had to pay 50 dollars for it.

Took it back to the doctors emergency dept when my ankle healed and they said they could not use it any more.

They said it was contaminated, had to bring it home.

Don’t you think this is a waste of DHB money.

I felt sick.

There is nothing wrong with the boot.

1080 protest Educate yourself, family and friends about the effects aerial 1080 poison drops have on our ecosystem and waterways. www.tvwild.co.nz by the Graf Bros.

Ban 1080 protest starts 12.30pm Saturday at Seymour Square 8th September.

Children most welcome as it is their future.

Protests will be held at the same time throughout NZ.

Fathers Day Spark.. Your ad is lovely and hits home to a lot.

There are so many single parent homes out there for many reasons.

Some tragic.

How do you think those kids feel when there’s no dad around and they see their friends with family at sports etc.

Let alone Fathers Day. Have another think.

Carpark not a rubbish bin

Petrol prices

To you all in the black car, New World carpark, about 5pm on Sunday.

What’s with leaving your takeaways rubbish lying around for someone to clean up after you!

Drove through Picton, petrol $2.28, thought will use a bit more in the tank before I fill up.

Got to Blenheim petrol $2.33 litre,how does that work!?

Congratulations

Re: dockets in shops

Well done to those people - MDC, Lions, schools and any others who replanted and worked on the Borough School Alfred St gardens.

It was once beautiful, and thanks to you all is again.

I work in a local supermarket and many people do not want their receipts as its an environmental issue.

You will always be given a receipt if you would like one, so just ask but you are becoming in the minority.

Love the Eltham Road cycleway!

Marlborough Museum

Glad all the heffalumps have stopped grizzling.

We need more safe lanes for cyclists who want to get out and about in sunny Marlborough!

If you haven’t visited this gem you must!

Fantastic exhibition on Marlborough Women involved in the suffragette movement and a very interesting informative talk on the same topic.

Well done to Megan and Rosemary thank you for your knowledge and hard work.

Marlborough is blessed to have you.

Only in Marlborough Lost my car key running in the Wither Hills last week.

A very kind woman from Jentree Mountain Biking drove me home to get the spare and when I returned to the carpark I found another good samaritan had found my original key and left it on the gate post at the park entry.

Many thanks Victoria and thank you unknown person.

Drove down Eltham Road for the first time in the weekend.

No idea what all the fuss was about, its fine.

Country roads People complain about the condition of town roads, try living in the country.

On our gravel road (well is meant to be gravel but so long since it has been maintained it is now a dirt road) the ruts are so deep you can see the fibre optic cable.

Presume that’s not a good thing!

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Vehicle Display great What a great day at Brayshaw Park last Sunday.

Weather brilliant.

But so good to see the huge support from locals to visit the show of owners astounding cars/bikes etc.

The volunteers did a great job with food, music and rides.

I’m sure a good amount was raised for cancer from the efforts of all and those that attended.

Well done.

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Worthy cause Wife recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

So grateful for all the support from local Cancer Society.

Hope you all bought a daffodil or made a donation today!

Road repairs So sick of the sunk parts of the road on Grove Rd/Budge St corner, noisey and feels like a earthquake every time a truck goes past.

Please fix Marlborough Roads.

Just a thought Ratepayers that are unhappy because they aren’t connected to water or waste should read the annual council budget.

Water and waste are way down the list of council spending.

I assume they drive or walk to town on the odd occasion.

Once in town l assume they park and then use the facilities.

Free doctors, not!

All one people New Zealand belongs to all kiwis equally.

Why does one doctors clinic in Blenheim not have free visits for pregnancy related issues and don’t accept community services cards?

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Megan Singleton, co-founder of Random Acts of Kindness New Zealand, will be out tomorrow surprising hassled travellers with a soothing coffee. She is encouraging other Kiwis to get involved.

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A random act of kindness in Wynen Street last year.

Surprise someone with a little kindness

By Bill McElhinney Shoppers and retailers in Wynen Street, Blenheim, were surprised and delighted on August 25 last year to find money taped to each of the parking meters in the street.

Each meter had a 20 cent coin Sellotaped on it with a note saying: “Random act of kindness.”

By early that afternoon most of the coins had been used by happy motorists, although one parking person had taken the 20 cent coin and left a dollar coin in its place for some other lucky parker to use.

Random Acts of Kindness began in California, where a woman wrote ‘practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty’ on a placemat in a restaurant.

It grew to bumper stickers and then a book in 1993 which outlined true stories of kindness that were completely random. People loved it and it spread through the newspapers of the United States.

Back in New Zealand a group of friends sat in Auckland traffic watching an irate driver and discussed, “What if everyone in New Zealand was randomly kind all on the same day”. And so they set about founding a national RAK Day in New Zealand in 2005.

“It’s a fantastic concept because let’s face it, everyone could do with a little kindness in their life – it’s contagious.

“A smile from a stranger, a cupcake, or someone paying for your coffee it’s the unexpected that brightens your day, giving you a warm fuzzy, that’s the key,” Megan Singleton, co-founder, says.

Saturday is RAK day in New Zealand and Megan is encouraging Kiwis to take advantage of it to create a friendly, uplifting environment.

“Our main aim with RAK Day is to raise the kindness temperature in New Zealand.

Over the years so many groups have jumped in from school groups, communities, businesses, and churches,” Megan says.

This year Megan will be at it again, this time paying it forward at the airport, surprising hassled travellers with a soothing coffee, and she is encouraging New Zealanders to embrace it.

“Why not join in - perhaps you’re heading to the sports field with your kids on Saturday morning so bake something and share it with people you don’t know,” Megan says.

“The ideas actually don’t have to cost anything, something as simple as a smile or holding the door open for someone could be an example of a random act of kindness.”

Megan is putting the challenge out; “Imagine the impact if 4.7 million Kiwis decided to partake in Random Acts of Kindness Day this year?”

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Employee Theft By community constable Russ Smith Marlborough Police investigate and prosecute employees regularly for theft from employers.

Unfortunately, too often, a number of these defendants are appearing for the first time, but have actually stolen from employers before, sometimes a number of times.

The problem is that employers often catch a dishonest employee and for some reason they make the decision to dismiss them from the job, but don’t report the matter to Police.

The risk is that the former employee will then seek employment elsewhere and the new employer will have no idea of that history.

Any employer who has good reason to believe that an employee has committed theft should always contact Police, make a complaint and provide any evidence that can support an investigation.

Police will be able to advise the employer whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a prosecution or whether further investigation or evidence is required.

The importance of reporting the matter to Police can’t be overstated.

A successful prosecution will mean that any future employers will be aware of the risks associated with employing the convicted person and this lowers the risk to others after the first theft occurs.

Marlborough employers need to follow this process because our current statistics tell us that some are finding out too late that their employee has a history of theft from previous employers, and because they were not reported to Police, the new employer was unaware of their history of dishonesty.

C J Taylor from Cuddons lowers the old clock from its Market Street moorings. It stopped working in 2014 but it is being replaced soon with a new unit.

Stopped clock comes down, but a new one is on the way

By Bill McElhinney The More FM clock in Market Street has finally gone, but the good news is there’s a new one coming!

For over 35 years the clock, erected on what was Grassmere House, displayed the time and temperature in town, and was a hugely popular with Marlburians.

When the clock finally stopped in May, 2014, there was a public outcry, but as Mark Brown from More FM explained, the clock had reached the end of its life.

Servicing the clock had become more and more difficult and the final straw was when the neon tubes in the clock, which were hand made in Auckland, were no longer available.

But thanks to the Blenheim Lions and a support from local businesses, a

state of the art giant LED screen with a time and temperature display is on the way.

“Lions clubs around the world are celebrating 100 years, and each club has been choosing a legacy project,” Ross Ayson, from Blenheim Lions, says.

“We’ve decided a yearand-a-half ago that replacing the clock would be our project, and with the support of Beavertown Lions and local business we expect to have the new unit installed some time in October.”

On Tuesday the old clock was taken down by staff from Cuddons and Williams Crane Hire, and Cuddons are now building the frame for the new installation.

“It’s a big project,” Ross says. “The new unit, which is being manufac-

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Flashback 2014 : More FM’s Natasha Knox and Glenn Kirby wanted to know what would happen to the radio station’s digital clock after it was switched off due to the cost of maintenance. File photo.

tured by Ice AV Technology in Auckland, will have a 2.4 by 2.4 metre screen on each side, with an LED display beneath which will show the time and temperature.

“The big screen will be used to display community events as well

as some advertising. It’s a great way to promote Marlborough.”

Ross says the Lions are grateful for the amount of support they have had from local firms and businesses, who have donated time, materials and money to the project.

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“It’s not cheap,” Ross says.

“The LED screen is costing around $50,000.

The digital time and temperature display is around another $3000 and it will be around another $14,000 to get it installed and operating.”

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A night in Ancient Greece It will be a party fit for the gods when years 12 and 13 students arrive at their Combined Colleges Formal on September 21.

The theme of this year’s formal is “A Night on Mount Olympus - Ancient Greece”, and with splashes of white and gold the Marlborough Convention Centre will be transformed into a glittering venue.

The committee behind this year’s formal have been hard at work since March, pulling together sponsors, decorations, catering, entertainment and so much more to make it a night not to be forgotten.

Committee members allowed the Sun a sneak-peek at what they have been up to and what some of the highlights will be on the night.

James Hammond says this year’s formal is being held a little later than usual, set for 7.30pm.

“We are encouraging students to have their

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“Weather permitting there will again be a red carpet rolled out for the students, we are working on some live entertainment at the entrance to the venue and the arrivals will be live streamed on our Facebook page.

“The live-streaming will also be projected inside so others can watch the arrivals,” he says.

Asked about this year’s transport, James says he’s heard of everything from a double-decker bus to party buses and container trucks. It’s always cool to see how people arrive.

“We also liaise very closely with Police to ensure there’s minimal disruption to traffic flow,” he says.

Decorations are one of the main highlights and with an ancient Greek theme, the committee says the main colours will be gold and white.

“There will be vines, barrels and Greek columns as part of the decor,” Kirsty Martin says.

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Talk of formal attire has been a hot topic of late with hints that the colours gold and white may feature strongly in the gowns, and suits

in a variety of colours.

“Some are talking of going left field and wearing multicoloured suits,” James laughs.

“I think the girls aim to stand out in their gowns so I can’t wait to see everyone on the night,” Kirsty adds.

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 If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

Osof - to try and help reduce our seas and marine life from plastic pollution.  When you have a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Get out and get some fresh air, exercising or going for a hunt or fish.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

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Just finished Vikings and about to start the dark tourist, apparently it’s pretty good.  What’s your favourite kind of dessert?

Don’t do this to me, I love too many but I’d have to say chocolate self saucing with heaps of sauce.

gardening this week with Wally Richards

Making a good start to spring My suggestion to all gardeners this Spring is to make a conscious decision to nurture your garden soils and growing mediums.

Many of you have probably been doing that for some time and would have had tremendous crops of vegetables and fruit, along with roses and flowers to die for, much to the envy of gardeners who do not understand this simple process.

I will give you an example from my past to make my point: in this case it was to do with roses.

Several years ago a chap phoned me up and told me that on their farm, his parents had collected over the years hundreds of different rose varieties, a collection that they were most proud of.

In the beginning the roses were fed manures off the farm and all was healthy and well.

Then at one time they thought they would try some man-made rose fertilisers.

The roses responded and looked great.

After a couple of seasons of replacing the natural manures with rose fertiliser, some minor problems began to appear such as insect attacks and black spot.

After another season or so the problems only got worse, so it was time to try to restore the roses to how they used to be.

They were told that a spray called Shield would fix the problems so they started spraying the roses with this chemical insecticide and fungicide. (Now banned.)

Initially it did a good job and the aphids and diseases disappeared.

The roses had not returned to their former glory but the problems were controlled as long as they sprayed every few weeks.

About that time the parents were in their declining years, so the son took over the task of feeding, spraying and pruning the roses.

Unfortunately the health of the roses kept declining so a new spray was introduced call Super Shield. That worked for a while but it was not long before the roses

became worse.

The parents passed on and the son said he persevered with the maintenance of the roses in memory of his parents.

The state of the plants got so bad that he had made up his mind to plough all the plants into the ground in the coming spring if they were still poor specimens.

It was at that time he read an article I had written on natural rose care and how to restore roses to their full beauty.

He did what the article said: no more rose fertiliser, no more Nitrophoska Blue, no more chemical sprays, no chlorinated water.

Instead he fed them manures, drenched the soil with Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) and sprayed the plants with the same with Mycorrcin added.

Once a month he sprayed with Perkfection, beginning when the foliage was out and also a side dressing of Fruit and Flower once a month.

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provement was remarkable and after another season of looking after the soil biology the once shabby, sick roses had returned to their former glory. That is what I was thanked for.

There is a very good reason to look after the soil in your gardens as the produce will be brimming with healthy goodness which you and your family will benefit from health-wise.

Make a list of natural foods for the plants and soil. Start with any animal manures: sheep manure pellets, Bio Boost, Yates Dynamic Lifter, Blood & Bone, fish and

seaweed fertilisers.

Make your own liquid manures and compost teas.

When you weed your gardens, just lay the weeds onto bare soil where they will quickly break down, recycling the goodness they took from the soil back into the soil. They put back more than they took out.

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Friday 31

Womans MTB Ride: On every Sunday 10am–12pm. Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Daffodil Day: An annual fundraising event for the Cancer Society. Collectors will be out all over Marlborough.

Blenheim Croquet Club: Come along and have a go. Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 1pm. Parker Street, Pollard Park.

Library Monthly Book Sale: With something for everyone. From adult fiction, non-fiction and large print titles through to magazines and children’s books. Today, Saturday and Sunday. Open library hours.

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

Richard Mapp: Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Richard Mapp, one of New Zealand’s most distinguished pianists, playing works by Bach, Schubert, Messiaen, Brahms and Chopin. This concert will be a piano lover’s fantasy. 6pm. Door sales only.

Adults $35, students $10. St Andrew’s Church, 5 Henry Street.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

Vocal Workshop: Join Tim Beveridge world renowned singer, in this three day workshop. Today 6.30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-12.30pm. Open to everyone and a great opportunity to upskill and learn from an extremely talented performer. Cost $10 per person.

Blenheim Musical Theatre rooms, 81a Lakings Road.

Art At The Wine Station: Come on down and view the latest collections by celebrated local artists, Brian Baxter and Clarry Neame. 9.30am7.30pm. This exhibition is being held in collaboration with Hospice Marlborough. On until August 31.

The Wine Station, Blenheim Railway Station, 2 Sinclair Street.

Marlborough Women’s Club: Every Friday, 2-4pm. Speakers, entertainment, outings and afternoon tea. 108 High Street, Blenheim.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Golf Club: Half price green-fees after 4pm every day. 74 Paynters Road.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Museum: Strong Woman Standing Tall, Celebrating Marlborough Woman. An exhibition profiling significant Marlborough women, including suffragettes and women of today. On until October 12. Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Saturday 1 Road Bunch Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Give generously this Daffodil Day, volunteers collecting will be out and about today in Blenheim.

BAN 1080 Join us for a family-friendly get together all in the name of banning 1080. Lots of real information, sausage sizzle, competitions, prizes and more.

Special guest speaker - Alan Gurden, who has walked from Bluff on his way to Wellington, educating NZers about 1080. Woodbourne Tavern, Saturday 1st September, 3pm. Ph 027 840 7560 for more information.

Picton School Spring Fair: Plenty on offer including car boot sale, book fair, arts and crafts, BBQ treats and snacks, home baking, bouncy castle, farm animals, entertainment, plant sale, Father’s Day raffle. 10am-2pm.

Picton School, 5 Buller Street, Picton.

Craft Fair: Lots of crafts and plants, knitting, sewing, intarsia, handmade cards, handmade soaps, cushions, pendants and wall art. Morning and afternoon teas and a sausage sizzle available. Today and Sunday 10am4pm. Redwoodtown Community Centre, corner of Cleghorn and Weld Streets. Supporting the Cancer Society.

Rarangi Community Garage Sale: Come along and find a bargain. 9am1.30pm. Rarangi Community Hall, 252 Rarangi Beach Road.

The British Empire Strikes Bach: The Marlborough Civic Orchestra brings you a variety concert with fabulous music from Britain. Bring along the whole family for an entertaining evening. 7pm. Adults $32.50, seniors $27.50 and children $10. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘New Perspectives on Landscape’. A group exhibition of five recent Masters of Fine Arts graduates from the Dunedin School of Art. On until September 16. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

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.

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

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show Arlin Sukarlin’s “Birth of a Planet”. On until September 2. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Sunday 2

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

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

Kaipupu Point Father’s Day Cruise: Take a walk or enjoy a picnic while spending 1.5 hours at Kaipupu Point.

Depart Picton 11.30am or 1.00pm.

Cost per person $5 with Dad’s free with a paying guest. Gold coin donation per group towards Kaipupu Point. Departing from Beachcomber Cruises office, corner of London Quay and Wellington Street, Picton.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides are available.

Taylor River Public Tree Planting: Come and help plant trees along the Taylor River in the Ralph Ballinger Arboretum, celebrating trees of the world. Please bring a spade and sturdy boots and stay on to enjoy a BBQ afterwards. 10am-12pm. Taylor River Reserve, Monro Street. Postponed if wet to September 9.

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

Blenheim Country Music Club: New performers welcome, come and join in. 2pm. $3 entry. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Ulysses Club Ride: Over the hill to Happy Valley (Hira) for lunch. 10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Also Thursday Group rides. Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return. Sorry no Red Line ride to Beaver Station at Riverside Park today.

Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3).

Cash only.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street.

Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own.

Come along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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

Picton Foreshore.

Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Petanque: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street.

Kapa Haka: Tutor’s Nan Kahu & Whaea Lovey. Wananga & practice every 2nd & 4th Sunday, 1-3pm.

Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street.

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Family-friendly get together at

THE WOODBOURNE TAVERN s.s. `CARNATIC” MEMORIAL PUBLIC MEETING Calling all people with an interest in the above vessel that brought immigrants to Picton in 1875, particularly those descendants of the immigrants. Come along and support the possibility of establishing a memorial in Picton for this ship.

FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2018 at 1.30 p.m.

At Age Concern Meeting room, Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

Gold coin donation please to defray expenses.

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All in the name of banning 1080 Saturday Sept 1st at 3pm Lots of real info, Sausage Sizzle, Competitions, Prizes & MORE!

Special guest speaker - Alan Gurden

Inquiries to 027 840 7560 MARLBOROUGH MUSIC SOCIETY

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We have an exciting opportunity for a hard working person to join our committed and passionate team.

This is a permanent position located in Blenheim.

The Role: In this role you will be carrying out a variety of vineyard operations including but not limited to: irrigation repairs and maintenance, trellising maintenance & property maintenance.

There will be some involvement in machinery operating and you would also play a part in our harvest operations, driving a tractor.

This is an interesting and varied role working on a number of sites across the district.

Ideally this role is a full time position with flexible working hours to suit both parties.

You will need to be comfortable with working alone.

To be considered for this role you must have: • Good attention to detail • Great initiative and drive for continuous improvement • Excellent communication and a commitment to workplace safety • A track record of honesty and reliability • Minimum class 1 full driver’s licence If you are a team player, results-orientated, and self-motivated we are interested in you. In return, we can offer the opportunity to work with a great group of people, and comprehensive training.

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Work with us in a supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal. You will get a variety of opportunities to share your skills and develop knowledge for a recognised career in vineyard operations.

We are all about supporting our people, we recognise and reward experience, offer on-going practical skill-building opportunities where we place you in a role that matches your skills, training and aspirations.

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INFORMATION EVENING Tuesday 18 September 7pm 81A Lakings Rd

Apply your practical knowledge and skills on a day-to-day basis; • Tractor and machinery operations • Spray applications • Irrigation operations • Hands-on vineyard maintenance • Harvest operations

21 – 23 September 2018

Please apply via our website or call Delegat National Viticulture Office for an application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201.

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Friday August 31, 2018 situations vacant

church notice

EXPERIENCED Fast paced worker for busy Fish and Chip shop. Mostly Thursday - Saturday, 4.30pm - 7.30pm. Possible additional hours at lunchtime.

Call 0224308691.

Ward School - Learning Assistant We are seeking a Learning Assistant to support a child in a responsive, creative manner in our Year 0 - 3 class. If you enjoy working with children and adults, have high integrity and want to be a part of a dedicated team in an innovative, multi-level classroom, we welcome your application.

Email a CV and covering letter to: principal@ward.school.nz by 5pm Thursday 6 September.

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

All welcome. 5785030.

PICTON Christian Life Centre - 40 Broadway Pi c to n. A n A s s e m blies of God Church.

All welcome. Sundays 11. 3 0 a m . C o n t a c t 035737426.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service Sunday -10am Family Service Sunday - 5.30pm Canvas Thursday - 10am Communion Service

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Births This Week KERR, Levi Daniel: August 20, 2018 STONER, Louis Owen: August 7, 2018 SUTTON-BUNT, Archie: August 18, 2018

training

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.

Jan Matthews Ph 0276865150 For more information on us see www.janspreschool.co.nz

Death Notices AUBREY, Robert Ian (Ian): August 26, 2018 BARNETT, John Neville Wolferstan: August 20, 2018 BRADLEY, Desmond (Des): August 22, 2018 CHAFFEY, Simon John: August 25, 2018 DALLIESSI, Bruno Julio: August 23, 2018

Tutor Training

MASON, Andrew: August 19, 2018 MCCONWAY, Stacey Lee: July 27, 2018

NZ Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace).

(Level 5, 40 credits) - NCALNE (Voc)

O’HALLORAN, John James: August 24, 2018

Free* course starts 14-15 September This programme is for existing practitioners See marlborough.literacy.org.nz for further information or contact admin@literacymarlborough.org.nz

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PETER, Terence David (Terry): August 22, 2018 TAYLOR, John William: August 20, 2018

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Heart of the Highlands dance spectacle Marlborough audiences have the chance to witness a dance spectacle like none other when the Highland Dance Company of New Zealand premieres its full-length stage show “Heart of the Highlands” at the ASB Theatre on Monday night .

Formed in 2010 by the New Zealand Academy of Highland and National Dancing to promote and showcase highland as a dance genre both within New Zealand and internationally, the troupe comprises some of the country’s best highland dancers including several current and past national champions. In simple terms, it is New Zealand Highland Dancing’s equivalent of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, with the key difference being that none of its members are professional dancers – each holds down either fulltime employment or study in different corners of the country.

Since its inception, the company has built a reputation for worldclass performances and creative choreography. Dance directors Robyn Simmons, of Blenheim, and Julie Hawke of Christchurch, hold auditions annually then gather their team just a handful of times each year for intensive training.

Each year they have travelled to perform at some of the world’s major festivals and tattoos from Europe to America, including acclaimed performances at the

Lorient Interceltique Festival in France in 2016 and a poignant Anzac tribute at the Virginia International Tattoo earlier this year.

“When we audition our dancers we not only look for the best talent but also the work ethic and dedication being a Company member demands. A lot of hard work rehearsing the choreography and dance pieces is done by our dancers remotely which they must manage on top of their work and study commitments,” Robyn says.

“Julie and I are incredibly proud to have realised our vision of showcasing highland dance New Zealand style on the world stage. It has been hugely rewarding to see that vision become a reality and create a performance pathway for young New Zealand dancers.”

“Heart of the Highlands” will use contemporary highland dance to tell the Scottish legends of how the dances of the highlands originated – the pieces linked with narrative and audio-visuals. It also features guest performances by local vocalist Liz McKay and dancer/singer Sara Bishell.

Two Marlborough dancers, Zoe Blackmore and Jayna Potts, feature in the Dance Company cast and three male dancers including the current NZ Champion, Lewis Gibson.

But perhaps most exciting for local

The 2018 members of the Highland Dance Company of New Zealand who will perform their Heart of the Highlands stage show in Blenheim on September 3rd. Photo provided.

highland dancers is that 40 local highland dancers have been invited to join the cast for the Blenheim show, learning specially prepared choreography to perform alongside the top senior dancers they aspire to

one day become.

“This is an outstanding opportunity for the Marlborough community to see New Zealand’s leading Highland dancers perform explosive and innovative choreography to show

the history of our art form,” Mrs Hawke said. Heart of the Highlands performs one show only at 7pm on Monday 3rd September at ASB Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketek.co.nz .

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Friday August 31, 2018

Sport

sports talk

inbrief

With Jacob Page

Mako women v Taranaki

Cheika’s clock is ticking Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is fortunate his country doesn’t boot out their top rugby coach like they do their Prime Ministers.

With each passing game, the fact he took the Australian right team to the World Cup final in 2015 seems more like a memory.

Saturday’s 40-12 drubbing at Eden Park was just another pathetic Wallaby chapter.

Cheika seems determined to paint his team as overwhelming underdogs, the black sheep of their sport - it’s not working.

Historically, Aussie teams, even those overmatched and lacking stars, have always found a way to be a threat.

Cheika’s coaches box often looks like a play-pen for a spoilt child who throws tantrums when things don’t go his way.

The Wallabies have regressed badly since 2015.

A fortnight ago they were physically spent after 45 minutes.

This week was exactly the same.

That’s on Cheika - having a fit squad is something he should be able to produce regardless of how good the All Blacks are.

His focus seems to be more on excuses rather than exercise.

He seems more determined to bemoan refereeing decisions or take pot-shots at All Blacks coach Steve Hansen than take an objective, hard-line look at the frailties of his squad.

This isn’t the 1990s where the Wallabies had world class players like John Eales, George Gregan, Stephen Larkham, Matt Burke and

Chris Latham.

There isn’t one All Black i’d swap for their opposing Wallaby counterpart.

The Australians need to understand that not only is rugby an 80 minute game it’s also now a 23-man game.

Playing 80 minutes requires an injection of highly skilled, fresh legs.

The eight man All Black bench has proven itself to crush the Wallabies time after time.

The reality is, the All Blacks are ruthless on turnovers, are the best in the world at turning defence into attack and amassing long-range tries.

Currently it’s not a compelling rivalry and Cheika doesn’t seem like the man capable of changing that.

More folk give boxing a go

By Bill McElhinney Boxing as a sport and a means of fitness has really taken off in Marlborough.

There are now dozens of people of all ages training in at least four boxing gyms around Blenheim.

Professional boxing trainer Peter Warren, who runs boxing gyms in both Blenheim and Nelson, puts this down to the popular Fight for Life charity boxing event staged last year.

The event drew dozens of contestants and the night was a sellout, raising around $45,000 for the Life Education Trust.

This year’s Fight for Life has attracted 22 contestants, men and women of all ages, who have been training for weeks in various gyms.

The charity match will be held on September 11 and features 11 fights as well as a professional fight with one of last year’s contestants.

Many Fight for Life contestants are expected to rock up to a tournament Peter and his team are staging tomorrow night in the main hall at the Clubs of Marlborough.

“I expect they’ll want to come along and have a look to see what they’re in for,” says Peter with a grin. Peter, who has been involved with boxing for 45 years, is bringing personal friend and former professional fighter Shane Cameron down as a special guest

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The Tasman Mako women open their Farah Palmer Cup Campaign when they play Taranaki tomorrow at Sports Park, Motueka.

Kick-off is at 2.35pm and entry is free.

Golden Oldies rugby If you still have a few miles left in the legs, pop along to Awarua Park, Spring Creek, on Sunday at 1.30pm for a Golden Oldies open rugby day, a perfect opportunity to give golden oldies rugby a go.

See the story on the back page today for more on the Marlborough Vintage Musseleers Golden Oldies rugby team.

Veterans golf results Results of the Veterans golf tournament played at Marlborough Golf Club on August 27.

Individual: HansBlohm(Marlborough) 40, 1; Brian Burgess (Marlborough) 38, 2; Jock Glennie (Marlborough) 38, 3; Stuart Parker (Marlborough) 36, 4; Keith Maslin (Marlborough) 35, Ross Inder (Marlborough) 35, Don Lamont (Blenheim) 35, 5.

Team: 1st Marlborough # 1, Ian Newport, Hans Blohm, Ross Inder and Keith Maslin; 2nd Marlborough #3; 3rd Wairau Valley.

The next tournament is on Tuesday, September 4, at the Blenheim Golf Club.

Harriers road race

Boxers Richard Dawkins, left, and Cam Carmichael with trainer Peter Warren. Richard and Cam will both fight in tomorrow’s tournament.

for the evening.

“We’ve been pals for 20 years,” Peter says, “it will be great to have him come down and cast an eye over the local fighters.”

The Warrior Warrens Boxing Club has about 20 Blenheim members of all ages who train at the Clubs of Marlborough gym on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

“It’s great for the kids,” Peter says.

“It teaches them discipline, improves their fitness and keeps their weight down, and they get a lot of

good peer support and mentoring from the older members.”

As well as youngsters, Peter has noticed many more women taking up the sport, and women of all ages.

“It’s good for their fitness, but I also notice that the women who come along do love to fight!”

Peter says.

There will be 16 bouts tomorrow night and Peter is bringing in six referees from around the country to police the tournament.

Some of the club members have

also passed a two-day test to attain a licence to be a trainer. The trainers are the only people allowed into the ring with the fighters.

They’re the ones in the corner, giving advice and encouragement between rounds and mopping up the sweat and sometimes the blood.

Tomorrow’s tournament kicks off at 6.30pm and “will finish when it finishes,” Peter says.

“There are 16 amateur fights and we don’t know how long each one will go for.”

Marlborough Harriers are holding the Fairhall Road Race on Ben Morven Road at 2pm tomorrow.

Look for the Harriers sign.

The race brief will be at 1:45 pm and racing for all grades will start at 2pm.

This is a handicapped event so please be there early to double-check your start time.

Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.

Please wear your club singlet.

A reminder that to be eligible for trophies you must have paid a full club subscription.

The supervision of children for this event is parental responsibility.

Queen Charlotte relay: A reminder that the Queen Charlotte Relay is being held on September 15.

Go to http://www.harriers.net.nz/ events/qcr/ and enter your five person team in this iconic event.

Open to runners, joggers and a separate event for walkers.

Challenge your friends, colleagues, sports buddies. Come and give it a go.

Jason Bryant Sponsor - Bryant Earthworks Born in Marlborough, I enjoy all the opportunities that the province provides. Fishing, diving, hunting and motor bike riding with family and mates is a favorite past time.

Although I don’t get out enough !

My sponsor is Bryant Earthworks Ltd, a company that my wife Bridgette and I started over twenty

years ago.

Over that time we are privileged to work in an amazing team, and enjoy relationships we have developed over these years in the region.

Boxing is something I have enjoyed watching since a young boy.

Putting my hand up for fight for life is another way to give back to the

community that has got behind us .

Not one to shy away from trying something new, the fight for life will defintely push me out of my comfort zone. I am enjoying the culture of the group, getting fit and learning new skills .

Having a family that have, and continue to go through the educa-

tion system, Life Education has been an important part of their learning.

Providing life skills knowledge and enabling kids, through informative workshops, to make good choices and raise their self worth.

A great cause to get behind and one that I am proud to be a part of.

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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Friday August 31, 2018

You don’t have to hang the boots up, Golden Oldies are still on the go

By Bill McElhinney They call themselves Golden Oldies, but there are more silver locks than golden ones on show when these blokes pull their different coloured shorts on and take to the field.

Golden Oldies rugby began in New Zealand in the late 1970s.

Former All Black and New Zealand Rugby Union councillor Tom Johnson, who lived in the Wellington region at the time, visited North America and found that people remained involved in rugby in Canada and USA through masters’ and veteran’s movements.

The first Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival took place in Auckland in 1979.

In Golden Oldies rugby no score is kept during games, so each game ends as a draw.

Golden Oldies rugby also employs a coloured shorts system, which denotes the ability and age of the players.

Red shorts mean the player can be claimed but not tackled, gold shorts mean the player cannot be tackled and those aged 70 – 79 wear purple shorts, which mean the player cannot be tackled or touched.

T he much- celebrated

players who are 80-plus are awarded special committee shorts.

In Marlborough, the Golden Oldies team is the Marlborough Vintage Musseleers, who play up to 10 games a year both at home and away.

The Musseleers live up to the Golden Oldies motto of Fun, Friendship and Fraternity with an active social calendar which includes touch, squash and fishing and camping trips.

The club has about 30 active members, but the average age is creeping up, club member Phil Gibbons says.

“Our oldest life member is Arthur Pacey, who retired from the game at 92 after attending many world and New Zealand tournaments,” Phil says.

“But we need an injection of new blood to keep things pumping along, so we’re holding an open day at Awarua Park, Spring Creek, at 1.30pm on Sunday.

“We’ll have some rugby jerseys available, so come and have a run!

“It’s a great way to keep fit.

“We train with an hour of touch at Awarua Park at 6.30pm on Wednesdays, and anyone is welcome to come along.”

Marlborough Musseleers Golden Oldies rugby blokes Graeme Drummond, left, and Phil Gibbons, right, have been enlisting the aid of former All Black Greg Somerville in planning for a Top of the South tournament next year.

Next year the Musseleers will be hosting the Top of the South Golden Oldies Rugby and Netball Festival, which in the past has attracted up

to 34 rugby and 22 netball teams.

The Musselleers have been helped with the festival planning by Greg Somerville, a

66-test All Blacks prop from 2000 until 2008, who has come to Marlborough and taken over the local Think Water business.

Greg has also joined the Makos’ staff as the set piece coach, alongside a role as Tasman resource coach.

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