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By Bill McElhinney Chandrima Mukherjee has shed a lot of tears in the last few months. But recently her tears of sorrow were turned to tears of joy through the kindness of a Blenheim couple. Chandrima’s husband, Arun, was an anaesthetist at Wairau Hospital for many years. “He didn’t keep good health,” Chandrima, or Rima as she is commonly known, says. “He was a diabetic and he had heart problems.” Arun retired from full time work in 1999 and he and Rima were enjoying retirement when their lives were touched by tragedy. Continued on Page 2.

After weeks of sadness, Sam the puppy has brought the smiles back for Rima Mukherjee.

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Rima smiling after Sam’s return Continued from page 1. In 2002 their daughter, Sumantha, suffered an aneurism which took her life. “She was such a clever girl, and she was only 25 when she died,” Rima says. Then their son Simon, who was working in London, died from a heart condition at age 38. “We believe the conditions were genetic,” Rima says Earlier this year Arun’s health began to fail. “He couldn’t get out and I wanted to do something to cheer him up, so I bought him a puppy,” Rima says. Toy Teacup Maltese puppy Sam came into their lives and brought them both great joy. “Arun loved the puppy,” Rima says. “He always fussed over it and wanted it to stay in the bedroom. He would say: ‘Don’t put him outside, put him in here with me!’” But when Arun passed away in June this year, coping with a bouncy puppy was too much for Rima. “There was so much going on and so many people around, I

just couldn’t manage,” Rima says. So she put Sam up for sale and he was bought by Blenheim couple. “But when Sam was gone I missed him, and I was so sad,” Rima says. “I cried and cried and I asked my friends: ‘Could I ask for my puppy back?’ “But they said I couldn’t do that, I couldn’t ask to have Sam back. “I needed a miracle!” And a miracle she got. The couple who had bought Sam heard of Rima’s plight and returned Sam to her. “They said: ‘Your happiness is more important to us than our happiness. If you want to have your puppy back, you can!’ “I was so happy, and I appreciate Sam even more than I did before. And he is better trained now as well. “I really want to thank these people for their kindness!” Rima is known to many people in Blenheim through the Indian cooking classes she ran for 25 years.

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When she and Arun first moved to Blenheim in 1986 Rima did not know anyone in the town, so Arun suggested she put an Indian recipe in the newspaper to help get her name known. After the recipe was printed Rima was contacted by Rural Education Activities Programme (Reap) Marlborough

to ask if she would run a class on Indian cooking. She was initially unsure if anyone would be interested, but the class was a great success and Rima continued for years. “Blenheim was not a very multi-cultural place back then. There were only three other Indian people in the town when we arrived,” Rima says.

Chess Club has new location

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By Bill McElhinney The Blenheim Chess Club has made a new move. The club has been meeting on Sundays between 10am and 1pm at the Joocy Loocy Cafe which was situated in John Street. Joocy Loocy has now moved to 35 Queen Street, and the Chess Club has moved with them. “We’ll be meeting at the same time on Sundays, 10 to 1pm” long time Blenheim chess

player Rod says. “Club members are on hand to offer free coaching for beginners, and as an added attraction the cafe is offering $3 coffees for the Sunday chess players. “It’s great seeing parents come along with their children,” Rod says, “Although sometimes the kids get better at chess than the parents!” Chess has been linked with improving children’s concentration, problem-solving and creative thinking – and even

mathematical abilities. It is also said to help with memory storage and how young brains manage information. The club is also looking for someone with sharp social media skills to help improve their online presence. “You wouldn’t even have to be a chess player,” Rod says. “But we could really use some help in this area. So if you can help, contact blenheimchessclub@gmail. com.”

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Teachers at crisis point

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By Celeste Alexander “The biggest feeling among teachers and principals is that they need extra time for planning, for meeting with parents and a lot more support. There is an increasing number of kids with learning and behavioural needs coming in and we are just not getting that help!” These were the words of Picton School teacher and Marlborough branch NZEI chairperson, Dave Paterson. Yesterday saw primary school teachers and principals strike for the second time this year. They dressed in black and gathered at the riverside amphitheatre in Blenheim to discuss the Government’s latest offer, then stood on nearby roads with their signs. Dave says one of the main issues that was addressed yesterday was that a lot of the things being offered don’t come into effect until 2020. “The crisis is now! “The Government is pretty much saying ‘we are hearing you, but hang in there and we will get there’. Well you know what? We are just not seeing people wanting to come into teaching and current teachers are not staying. “Some people might think we are being greedy and this is all about money, but it really isn’t. It’s not about being paid more, we have to get this right or the kids will suffer,” Dave says. Dave also pointed out that often classrooms throughout Marlborough are having to be doubled up or split when relieving teachers cannot be brought in. “This is real and happening regularly... it never used to happen. We used to get 30-40 applications from teachers, some schools are getting none. I have never seen this level of frustration among teachers before,” he says. Redwoodtown School teachers of years 6-8 Kate Lewer and Andy

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Marlborough Football’s summer programme for children, which was to start on Wednesday, had to be postponed after animal manure from last weekend’s A&P Show was still on parts of the pitch. Marlborough Football and the Marlborough A&P Association share the Maxwell Rd showgrounds. The six-week football programme will be cut to four weeks, set to start next Wednesday, November 21.

Rocks still a hazard Shattered rock on unstable East Coast hillsides still poses a hazard two years after the Kaikoura earthquake, GNS Science says. Any large aftershocks or heavy rain could bring down rockslides and change the course of rivers around North Canterbury and Marlborough, especially the Kowhai and Hapuku rivers on either side of Kaikoura. Bridges carrying State Highway 1 and the main rail line would be particularly vulnerable to being washed out by sudden landslides racing down the river valleys, GNS engineering geologist Sally Dellow says.

ABOVE: Years 6-8 teachers Kate Lewer and Andy Facer of Redwoodtown School say the latest offer addresses less than half of the issues teachers have been discussing. RIGHT: Riverlands School teacher Nola Leov and deputy principal of Rapaura School Trish Weaver say New Zealand has the highest workload for teachers.

Facer agree, saying it’s “not about us, it’s about the kids’. “We have 10 high needs students in the school and one teacher aid to share between them. We do everything we can to support the teacher aid because these kids deserve a quality education too, but it’s not easy. “We feel that if it was about the pay, we would take it. But the offer only addresses less than half of what we are talking about,” Andy says. Deputy principal at Rapaura

School, Trish Weaver is also part of the primary leadership for NZEI’s top of the south area and says New Zealand has one of the highest ratios of teachers to students for the year group 5-8. “When you have one teacher to 25-30 students, you can only do so much. A global survey looked at 30 countries and found that NZ teachers had the highest workload. “We are standing up for our kids because there is a real crisis in the education system,” Trish says. Riverlands School teacher Nola

Demolition on hold Leov estimated that including all of the extra work she has to do in her own time, she earns around $16 per hour. “But I do it because I love my kids. In Australia a teacher I know there gets a day off a week to plan, it’s called ‘Day Off Teaching’. We get two days a term for planning here. “We desperately need more time and more support, it’s that simple,” Nola says. Do you support the teacher strikes? Tell us why by emailing celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz

The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board’s plans to demolish the old Wairau Hospital nurses’ home have been put on hold until a special hearing is held. The board will argue its case for permission to proceed with demolition at a hearing heard by an independent commissioner on November 29. The 92-year-old building contains a significant amount of asbestos, commonly used in buildings of that age. Demolition of the building was recommended in the hospital redevelopment business case approved by the government in 2008.

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Lifejacket and cellphone saves man’s life “I have been on the water all my life and only started to use the life jacket 30 years ago, and man alive I couldn’t believe how it kept my head above the water…it saved my life.” These were the words from an 84-year-old Rangiora man rescued from Tory Channel in the Marlborough Sounds Monday afternoon. The man had been staying at his batch and

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had gone to get some firewood in his dingy. Conditions were good when he set out, equipped with a lifejacket and a cell phone in a zip lock bag, but the dingy nose-dived on the return home and overturned. His little dog was on board at the time and got trapped underneath as it all unfolded so quickly. The man got his dog safely onto the dingy but could not get himself out of the water. “I managed to grab a rock, was too exhausted to pull myself up so I got the phone out and rang 111,” he says. He was rescued by Police and the Coastguard and taken to Wairau Hospital. “I was out in the water for over an hour, I can’t swim and if it wasn’t for my life jacket I would

have drowned,” he says. Area Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant Peter Payne says the man did all the right things and thanks to some great work from the Coastguard, was rescued safely. “Having a cell phone in a watertight bag and wearing a life jacket most certainly saved this man’s life, this could have easily ended tragically. “Even the most experienced boaties can get into trouble out on the water as conditions change rapidly and as we head into summer I would encourage everyone to take a leaf or two out of this man’s book,” he says. The man’s dog is safe and well. The pooch curled up in a jacket on board the Coastguard vessel and fell asleep as soon as it was Coastguard Marlborough member David St John holding up the rescued. lifejacket that saved a man's life this week. Photo provided.

Christmas gifts on the way By Bill McElhinney There was a great response to Operation Christmas Child, Blenheim coordinator Ginetta Petersen says. Operation Christmas Child is organised by Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian non-profit organisation that collects small gifts for impoverished and disadvantaged children, many of who have Operation Christmas Child never received a gift. coordinator Ginetta Petersen “Over 400 boxes were collected with the gift boxes filled by locally and sent to the Auckland generous Marlburians. sorting centre to be repacked

into a larger shipping container,” Ginetta says. “They will then wing their way to the Philippines. “There was a great response this year from individuals, churches and businesses. Queen Charlotte College was involved for the first time, along with St Mary’s and Richmond View Schools. “Some grandparents made a box to represent each of their grandchildren, which is awesome,” Ginetta says.

“Special thanks to the Blenheim Sun and St Vincent de Paul Picton for being pickup/drop off points and to Sandy Wye for going around to pick up boxes. ”Thanks to the people of Marlborough, 418 children will have what will probably be the first gifts of their lives.” Ginetta says if people missed out this year, there will be another opportunity next year. “In the meantime, put aside your bits and bobs for a head start for next year,” Ginetta says.

Crime sprees

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By community constable Russ Smith On Sunday the 11th of November Police located an 18-year-old male and a 15-year-old male in Wynen Street after it was reported that they were interfering with parking meters. The 18-year-old was arrested for wilful damage and will be summoned to appear in court next week. The 15-year-old has been referred to the Youth Aid Section and will be referred to a family group conference. A Police investigation is continuing into a series of damage and theft incidents involving parking meters in Blenheim last week, with Police following a fresh line of enquiry.

Thefts from Vehicles Two 15-year-old Blenheim males were arrested by Police on the 10th of November after going on a crime spree on the 9th of November. They are alleged to have stolen five bottles of cider from Countdown Supermarket in Blenheim in the afternoon and then later in the evening, walking down Weld Street smashing windows on parked vehicles, searching them for valuables. Some 15 vehicles have been identified as broken into. They are later alleged to have stolen a vehicle from Scotson Grove, driving it around the Blenheim area. They allegedly drove the vehicle to the Mobil Petrol Station in Blenheim, filling

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the car with petrol and leaving without paying. They are then alleged to have driven the vehicle north on State Highway One where they were involved in a high speed crash. The pair will be appearing in the Blenheim Youth Court on Tuesday morning. Police are still investigating a large number of further offences that may result in further charges being laid against the pair.

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A safety lesson for kids like no other

Council presence at Garden Marlborough Fete Springlands School students on the Civil Defence set at the 'Clued Up Kids’ event held at Brayshaw Park last week. Marlborough children dived under desks, escaped a smoky house and performed first aid as part of an annual safety programme at Brayshaw Park in Blenheim last week. Now in its 13th year, the ‘CluedUp Kids’ event involves 700 school pupils from 16 local schools including St Mary’s, Renwick and Springlands. Students were taught a wide variety of safety skills about rail, dogs, quad bikes, cycling, home, fire and water safety, as well as emergency first aid. Civil Defence Emergency Services

Officer Gary Spence said the multi-agency programme teaches primary school kids a range of safety lessons using real examples. “The interactive learning is a hit with a kids. It builds their confidence and life skills to help them stay safe in a range of real-life scenarios, and the safety messages filter down. The kids get home and say to their parents ‘we need to do this’ or ‘we need to do that’ – and that’s a hugely positive result for the whole community,” Gary said. Kids’ event held at Brayshaw Park last week.

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

designated time, for example, if you are out of the country. It is important to appoint someone you trust absolutely to take on this responsibility and your lawyer should talk all of this through thoroughly with you. While there may be some legal costs involved in setting up an enduring power of attorney, family solicitors may do this as part of setting up a will. Community Law Marlborough can also give you some basic advice on this matter. For further information about enduring powers of attorney you can contact Community Law Marlborough, Ph: 03 577 9919 or Age Concern Marlborough, Ph: 03 579 3457 or visit www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz

The Marlborough Landscape Group joined forces with the Council’s Environmental team at the Garden Marlborough Fête on Sunday to highlight Council’s Tui-to-Town native planting projects, protection of landscapes and work to eradicate Chilean Needlegrass. Mayor John Leggett and Mayoress Anne Best joined Council’s Land and Water team leader Peter Hamill (left). The Marlborough Landscape group includes community and industry representatives who advise Council on landscape projects and policy. Members were delighted to hear that Council’s upgrade of Bythell Place won the Garden Marlborough Best Civic Space Award.

Blenheim sewer pipelines set to receive upgrade Blenheim’s High Street stormwater pipe received some TLC last week, when it was relined and strengthened. Council Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney said the original pipe, thought to have been installed in the early 1900s, was cracked in many places. “There is a risk that it will collapse entirely if there is another earthquake. It’s fortunate that technology has improved dramatically since that first pipe was laid 100 years ago. “Today we repair a broken 750 mm pipe by inserting a new 600 mm pipe inside the old one.

The new pipe expands once it is pushed along the old pipe and any gaps between the two are filled with granite.” The repair work was completed in just a couple of days, rather than digging up the entire pipe which would have taken weeks. This job is the first in a series of pipe renewal projects around the region. A contract has recently been awarded for the improvement of over two kilometres of sewer pipeline around Blenheim. This is the first stage of a 20 kilometre repair programme over the next ten years between Blenheim and Picton.

Canvastown 'design your town' day

Community News Redwoodtown Eldercare Redwoodtown Eldercare provides a range of activities for wellbeing of older people in the Redwoodtown community. These include seminars, keeping you moving sessions, socialising and learning about technology. For more information contact Redwoodtown Eldercare, Ph:03 579 4446.

How do you think Canvastown’s public spaces should be used in future? On Sunday 18 November Council is holding an open day for people to share ideas on how to create a more vibrant village area, and strengthen Canvastown’s unique identity. Everyone is welcome to come along to the Canvastown Community Hall between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm to look at displays on up-coming projects for the small township, including, the miners hut, picnic area and river path.

Local school students will also play a key role at the open day. They have been working with Council and have produced a display that illustrates what young people like about living in Canvastown and how they think their village can be improved. So make sure you come along and share your ideas over a cup of tea or coffee and a sausage sizzle. For more information about the Canvastown ‘design your town’ open day please contact Adi James at Council, Ph: 03 520 7400.

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The Sun Kids softball Good to see so many kids running around happy as and all the positive people around in morning grade softball.

Re: Dump charges If MDC lowered dump charges people would be able to keep their yards & homes cleaner & tidier. But that’s only if they’re not lazy & that’s the reason why it is a mess in first place! Lets face it MDC are ripping everyone in Marlborough off!!!

Take it away Dog poo at Harling Park - it’s getting disgusting there. Please pick up your dog’s poo and take it away. Perhaps MDC needs to put a bag dispenser and bin there.

Kind and generous act The local Police made our daughter’s day today. She saw the police car and waved. The two officers stopped to see her and allowed her to sit in the car, wear a police hat, turn on the light as well as the sirens. Thank you so, so much! What a kind and generous act!

Day of rest? Do people really need to mow lawns on a Sunday, is it not a day of rest?

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Truly inspirational, wonderful idea. The MDC should create such a gem. It would be a distinctly unique attraction for the region. Swings, slides, seasaws and hamster wheels proportional built to make us grown-ups feel like we’re seven years old again. This kind of park would have a very therapeutic effect and be especially great for family time. Build it and we will come!

To the wonderful man who directed car parking during the Garden Fete at Pollard Park. Your kindness in assisting us to park near the entrance enabled my husband to walk in when we had thought we might not be able to attend. Thank you!

Bloomin’ bureaucratic bunkum Food licensed - food faffer - when one goes to a market and there is home made food on sale, you buy at your own risk. For heaven’s sake, be aware of what you are buying, even if there is no licensed displayed. It’s buyer beware don’t be an old spoil sport and so pedantic. Life is for living - stop complaining and take a few risks. Home made is excellent = bloomin’ bureaucratic bunkum.

Windy wasteland Re: the Kennedy’s Road oak trees. Cutting trees down will turn Marlborough into a windy wasteland. The region needs more trees not less.

Shouldn’t be driving Shame! Shame! Shame on you! And you know what you did, over taking me last Friday. Not only was the weather rainy and windy, I was just doing under 100km. You took your time, you didn’t have enough room to pass and heres the best part, a police car coming the other way. I heard you skid, we lose to many lives to murderers like you. I don’t think my daughter would have liked hearing the news that I didn’t make it to pick her up from school. Next time don’t put a Holden V8 to shame, actually don’t drive at all!

Road rage Re being taught road rage. I was never taught road rage. I’ve been on the road forty years, brought up with respect and manners on the road which includes thinking of others and how their day might be going. They may be busy trying to get to work/ school. It’s a little frustrating being 15 cars and the person up front licking an icecream, believe me its happened. Maybe get a taxi in Christchurch.

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Not what I thought The trip to Christchurch on a double decker bus is terrible, you need seasick tablets. Not the relaxing trip I thought it would be.

Park looking good Ballpark looking good and the people are way more positive now.

Re: rentals I’m sorry, but your text sounded across the board re shabby properties. There are people who own their homes who couldn’t care, I’ve been in some homes that are dirty, untidy, and the gardens a mess. Try to see the person rather than judging them... some are disabled and uneducated, not seeing a need.

Behind Blenheim People in this town need to wise up, council needs to get a grip, and upgrade the towns ridiculous plastic bag rubbish collectors, GET WHEELIE BINS. It’s embarrassing to have overseas visitors, they laugh at behind Blenheim.

Old fashioned manners It’s becoming very sad that more and more bullying is happening at schools. But what’s even more disappointing is that the parents are not sorting the problem out with each other like adults, instead the bullying child’s parents are becoming bullys themselves. What happened to old fashioned manners where you meet up, apologise if need be and sort it out. Kids will be kids indeed but it becomes behavioural and that needs to stop. Parents stop being friends after years of knowing each other over a small problem that can be fixed. Times are hard for us all and we all have drama so things like this are unnecessary. Loving caring for kids family friends is what a community is please have a thought for your actions.

Different perception How differently people perceive things. Some respect our trees, esp older ones, while others sneakily chop them down as they are inconvenience, with no thought to the other lives these trees support. It’s easy to judge a man- watch what he does!

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Mamma duck Fantastic fun article about the duck and her ducklings, something different and fun. Well done a great entertaining read.

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Areas look great Just want to congratulate the two contracting companies Vinepower and Hortus who have done an awesome job with the new workers accommodation down SH1. Both areas look great . Well done!!

Blocked drain Can someone please organise to get the drain in Herbert street sucked out so when it rains I don’t need to change into my gumboots to get into my car. It’s blocked and nearly coming in my car door, thanks.

Perfect place Churchill Glade Pollard Park is the perfect place to hold the Garden Marlborough Fete. What a wonderful atmosphere there was. Crowds of people enjoying the occasion. Plenty of space to wander about the stalls. It would be great if it was held in that location every year instead of Seymour Square.

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“We have testimonials from people with over fifty years of back problems and even have them in a number of schools in New Zealand for their special needs children” he told me, “the blood to the brain helps these kids and the results are excellent” What this means for the aging population is that it helps maintain the health of the brain as we all get older. Dave told me that he realised that, had he not tried the Teeter for himself he would still be suffering, “I would still be a miserable grumpy bugger, living with pain, that is why we do the shows, people need to try it for themselves” he told me “most people actually get off with the pain either gone or considerably less” he said “we let the tables do the talking”

Frank Harwood (84) of Turangi using his Teeter, Frank has been Inverting for over eight years and has found it keeps him young

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IT IS PURE LOGIC AS TO HOW THE TEETER TABLE WORKS

Discs:

It uses gravity to apply traction, the traction gently opens the discs and as they open up they create suction, this suction draws fluid from the surrounding tissue back into the discs, re-hydrating them. This is the key! Discs do not have their own blood supply, they rely on trans fer of fluid from the surrounding tissue to keep them healthy and hydrated and over the years as discs get thinner with age, they lose the ability to take on fluid (just like squeezing a sponge) and they start to de-hydrate.

Posture: Poor

posture is one of the major cases of pain and is a major contributor to the deterioration of the body with age. A difference in leg length causes most of the hip and knee issues, as they continue to place uneven loads on the joints; similar to the wheels out of alignment on your car. Trying to correct posture is extremely difficult due to muscle memory, as it constantly pulls the muscles back to where they were. At a level of 40 degrees or more on the Teeter, the muscle groups open up and eventually come back into alignment, using the table daily, does not allow the muscle memory to pull them back out of alignment and slowly the muscles start to lose their memory and go with the flow, allowing the body to come back into correct posture. Then using the table once a day will ensure it is kept there.

De-Hydrated discs are less flexible, they are harder, more prone to injury, they interfere with nerve roots creating pain and ultimately the de-hydration causes degen eration. The Teeter Inversion table slowly and gently brings the hydration back into the discs, plumping them up. It separates the nerve roots far more effectively and This is pure logic, if a machine is out of returns quality of life

Muscles: A lot of pain is muscular, when

muscles are stressed they become tight which restricts the flow of blood and lymph through the muscles so toxins build up, Co2 and Lactic Acid. Traction opens up the muscles, Rhythmic Traction, is a gentle rocking motion that stimulates circulation and encourages blood flow through the muscles, which clears the lactic acid into your lymph system where it stimulates lymph flow and deals with it. Most people with serious neck issues see a large improvement after only one treatment.

alignment it does not last long, the only difference between the body and a machine is that the body is constantly repairing itself, however if the wear and tear on the body is greater than the body’s ability to repair itself, it is a slow decline. The Teeter slowly brings the body out of its decline and allows the body to repair itself, resulting in a far healthier life.

If you are serious about investing in your health and really sorting your issues out, come see us at one of our local roadshows, you have nothing to lose and chances are, a lot to gain.

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Dr Giresh Kanji, one of the countries most respected Pain Specialists completed a PhD on how humans experience pain and then researched lower back pain, writing "Fix Your Back" and then spent a few years researching neck pain, headache and migraine and wrote "Fix Your Neck Pain, Headache & Migraine", both books are in most bookstores. Dr Kanji discovered in the research that the disc is the most likely source of low back pain and Inversion showed the best results of all the trials conducted. Three studies showed a 60% reduction in pain and one showed a 75% reduction in surgery for people with disc prolapse. Dr Kanji endorses Inversion as the best method to manage back pain, he has personally been using the Teeter Inversion tables for his own low back pain, has Teeter Inversion tables at both of his clinics in Wellington (The Sports and Pain Clinic) and has had such success that he is now conducting the largest study in the World on Inversion Therapy. In his own words, "these things are gold and inversion should be a first line treatment for low back pain”. *Dr Kanji does not recieve royalties from the sale of Teeter Inversion Tables

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Little Shop of Horrors By Megan Connolly The Blenheim Musical Theatre dinner theatre production is the cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors. It opens next Friday, November 23, and will run until December 8. The show has all the aspects of a musical that audiences know and love: toe tapping songs, romance, comedy, horror and a foul mouthed carnivorous plant. Who doesn’t love that? It follows geeky f lorist Seymour (Tim Wills) and the blonde-haired ditzy Audrey (Jess Cox) as their romance blossoms and they think they have found the key to getting out of the grotty Skid Row. The strange and interesting plant Seymour names Audrey 2 (voiced by Ken Hippolite) grows bigger by the day, enticing poor Seymour into giving it human blood while promising him anything his heart desires. The annual dinner theatres follows a classic dinner and a show format where the audience is treated to entrees and mains before the show starts, and a light desert during intermission. “All shows are dinner shows, so if you have special dietary requirements you must email

Blenheim Musical theatre at least one week prior to the show with your name, date of the show you’re attending and table number,” Kitchen organiser and president of BMT, Viv Patchett, says. Directors, long time Blenheim Musical Theatre performers Debbie Cox and Sam Baxter, guide the show through its twists and turns and the light hearted yet heartfelt performances. “It has been a challenging experience but I have learned a lot and really enjoyed the experience,” Sam says. The production team has been working on the production for many months now, from auditions to menu testing and set construction. “It’s been hours of rehearsals, layers of paint, miles of steps up and down ladders and the challenge of bringing several inanimate objects to life has been an experience, to say the least!” Debbie says. “The audience should expect a rollercoaster of emotions as they watch what horrors unfold,” Sam says. Tickets are available from The ASB Theatre or online.

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Audrey played by Jess Cox and Seymour played by Tim Wills are bringing Little Shop of Horrors to life in Blenheim Musical Theatre's dinner theatre that opens next Friday.

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Third place for local barbershop group By Megan Connolly The Marlborough Sounds Chorus recently headed to Tauranga to compete in the annual national Barbershop Convention and managed to win a place on the podium, coming third with their smooth harmonies. The 18 member strong chorus travelled up at the end of September for the convention and competed in the Small Chorus category against world renowned major groups. “The aim is not so much about success, even though we love to improve our singing each year. It’s to participate and enjoy the harmonious

camaraderie of Barbershop music-making,” Marlborough Sounds Chorus president, Chris Young, says. “And grand fun it was, too!”. Their smaller quartet, Young at Heart, competed in the Senior Quartet competition and also managed to come third. Every year the competition attracts judges from all over the world. This year judges from America, Australia and New Zealand adjudicated and shared their expertise and experience in seminars and workshops. “The most heart-warming experience happened the day before the actual convention started. Around 800 school

children and young people converged from all over the country for the Youth in Harmony competition. “What an experience watching them all sing their hearts out and cheering one another on, never mind which chorus they were in,” Chris says. The group of singers is always looking for keen male singers to join, regardless of experience. If barbershop singing is something you’ve never tried but would like to, contact Chris on 02108263132. The chorus rehearses every Monday night at 7pm at the Spring Creek Community Hall.

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Footroot Flats the Musical: Based on Murray Ball’s iconic Kiwi cartoon strip. Wal, Cooch, Cheeky, and of course Dog are brought to hilarious life in this production directed by Duncan Whiting. Today and Saturday 7.30pm, Sunday 4pm. Tickets $25-$35. Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horton Street. Made In New Zealand: A dance spectacular featuring the talented students from Marlborough Academy of Dance, performing to the music of Aotearoa. A visual feast sure to entertain the whole family. Today 6.30pm and Sunday 4pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson 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. Exhibition on show ‘Nature’s Window’ by Melissa-Jane Skehan. Featuring abstract landscape paintings, creative botanical photography and floral castings. On until November 27. 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: Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 35 Queen Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces. Blenheim Croquet Club: Come along and have a go. Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 1pm. Parker Street, Pollard Park. 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. The Edwin Fox Ship: Take the opportunity to visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, and discover this gem of international history. 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: Ride to Nelson 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, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. 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.

Saturday 17 Hope Walk 2018: Come along and join HopeWalk Blenheim in their return walk from Seymour Square, everyone welcome. 10am, Seymour Square. HopeWalk is a community action group which gives individuals, families and communities who have been affected by suicide a place to connect with others who have also lost loved ones to suicide. HopeWalk, a movement of hope. Kaipupu Point Cruise and Walk: Enjoy two hours on Kaipupu Point. Take a self-guided walk, enjoy a picnic and explore this beautiful island. Adults $11 and children $6. Two departure options 11.30am or 1.15pm. Today and Sunday, departing from Beachcomber Cruises, corner of London Quay and, Wellington St, Picton. Lights Over Marlborough 2018: Plenty of entertainment for the whole family, including the Whitney Street School’s Kapa Haka group, a huge choice of side line activities and stalls and the grand finale fireworks display. A large range of food and non-alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase with free water on site. Gates

HopeWalk will again be taking place in Blenheim next Saturday, November 17. The whole community is encouraged to go along and take part. Assemble at Seymour Square at 10am, the walk starts at 10.30am. Following the walk will be stalls and entertainment at Seymour Square. open at 6pm. A&P Showgrounds, corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road. Postponement date November 18. A Whitney Street School fundraiser. The Gypsy Pickers: Join the Gypsy Pickers for an evening of hot rhythms and feel good music. With punchy hot guitars, bass, banjo, mandolin, rich vocals and percussion. 7-10pm. The Blenheim Club Inc, 92 High Street, Blenheim. A Russian Triple Bill: The Imperial Russian Ballet Company present this stunning programme. With acts from Sleeping Beauty, ‘Les Sylphides’, Carmen and ‘Bold, Brave Russians’. 7.30pm. Tickets $65-$95. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street. Marlborough Artisan Market: Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday 9am1pm. The Quays, Riverside Park, Taylor River. Weather dependant. Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show, Botanical Art Worldwide Exhibition featuring over

40 works by contemporary botanical artists. Also ‘Inside / Outside’ an annual fundraising exhibition featuring a group exhibition of invited artists, both established and emerging. On until December 9. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated. EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Up the Garden Path’. A members’ and invited artists’ exhibition of art with a garden theme. On until November 25. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim. 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. Gravel Grind Ride:

Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road. Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides are available. Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday. Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton. 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. Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

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Marlborough District Council is fortunate to have in its area of responsibility a coastline, stretching approximately 1,800km, to monitor and look after. This includes the magnificent Marlborough Sounds, one of New Zealand’s ecological jewels, which has been described as wild and majestic. Do you want a rewarding career in an expanding role and want to be part of our progressive council? Do you want to be responsible for promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of Marlborough’s natural and physical resources, whilst also having access to the renowned lifestyle our region boasts? Then this role is for you. As an Environmental Scientist you would be responsible for leading our coastal domain monitoring and research programme. The successful candidate for this role will plan and review with a strategic focus on the state of the environment monitoring programmes relating to the coastal marine area. The candidate will also be responsible to manage and promote environmental information to help inform the community and industry of the pressures on our resources. This will require the acquisition of environmental data through monitoring and investigating to reporting on the state of these resources. For this role you will require the following: • At least five years relevant tertiary qualification at postgraduate level, in coastal/marine science or equivalent. • Have knowledge in coastal physical and ecological processes relating to water quality, ecology, investigations, analysis, monitoring, resource evaluation and modelling. • Experience with current techniques and processes in survey, data management, analysis and reporting on coastal water quality monitoring and ecology. • Have a high level of innovation, creativity and leadership skills with well-developed interpersonal skills to enable positive relationship management between all stakeholders. • Have well developed budgeting control, reporting and project planning and management skills. • Have a high level of experience with issue identification, investigation and development of practical solutions. • You are able to participate both individually and as a lead in a collaborative work environment to produce quality driven information outcomes. If you have the skills and passion to actively contribute to the long-term sustainability of Marlborough’s breath-taking coastal environment then this is an amazing opportunity for you. Applications close at 5.00 pm on 23 November 2018 Applications should be made online via the careers page www. marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply. For further information you are welcome to contact alan.johnson@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Vineyard Machinery Operators and Senior Machinery Operators – Full Time We are looking for Vineyard Machine Operators and Senior Machine Operators to join our Machine Operations Team. You would be part of a dedicated vineyard machine operation team who work with a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading machinery service to our South Island vineyards. Vineyard Machinery Operators - Fixed Term We are looking for Vineyard Machine Operators for fixed term positions through the busy summer growing season and harvest to work with our full time Vineyard Machinery Operator team. You would be part of a dedicated vineyard machine operation team who work with a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading machinery service to our South Island vineyards. We are one of New Zealand’s premier wine and spirits companies. We represent a rich portfolio of brands that makes us intensely proud and reflects our #1 position in New Zealand - a position achieved through hard work and a great culture. We are a company of people with commitment and integrity, a dash of entrepreneurship and a splash of conviviality. If this sounds like the new challenge that you have been waiting for we’d love to hear from you! Apply today at: https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en-nz/careers/ Public Notice

Saint Clair Family Estate is proud to be a family owned winery located in the heart of Marlborough. Our quality wines are internationally recognised and it’s a real team effort to help produce and distribute these wines throughout the world. Reporting to the Managing Director, this exciting opportunity will see the right candidate working alongside the winemaking and management teams ensuring the inventory levels are maintained at the appropriate levels to supply orders to all local and world markets. Key responsibilities include: • Review current inventory management processes including allocations and forecasting • Manage inventory levels and plan for bottlings and labelling to meet demand • Forecast future requirements by label and variety for future vintages • Contribute towards the continuous improvement of processes and day-to-day activities relating to inventory management, forecasting and planning • Staff management To be successful in this challenging yet rewarding role you will need to quickly gain a thorough knowledge of our products and current processes. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate: • Experience in a similar inventory or planning position • Strong computer literacy (Excel, Word and Outlook) • A high level of enthusiasm and passion for achieving the best results • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills • A positive outlook, continuous improvement approach This is a full-time role working from our administration office at the winery in the Riverlands Estate, Marlborough. To express your interest in this position please either email or post your application to Becky as per the contact details below. Applications close Wednesday the 21st of November 2018. Becky Sangster Human Resources Manager Saint Clair Family Estate P O Box 970 BLENHEIM 7240 becky@saintclair.co.nz

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St. Christopher’s Church Thank you to all the people who came and supported the parish at their annual Market Morning on Saturday. Your support is much appreciated, and helps us continue our outreach programs in the community. Viv Peters, Convener

Springlands School Gala 2018 All teachers, students and families of Springlands School would like to thank all the sponsors that made our recent gala such a huge success. You always give so generously for which we are extremely grateful. Animates, Arbour, ASB, Bayley’s Real Estate, Bayley’s – Kirsty Winder, Barber Shop, Beds R Us, Bikefit, Black Fasteners, Blenheim Testing Station, Bluebridge, Body Restore, Brazilian Beauty Spa, Briscoes, Bunnings, Burleigh Café, Burnsco, Butt Drilling, BV Gourmet, Café 5081, Caythorpe, Cerise, Cherubs, Clearview Cleaning, Cloudy Bay Vineyard, Clubs of Marlborough, Clos Henri Vineyard, Constellation Wines, Countdown Springlands, CPR Coffee, CREW, Cycleworld, Daniel Le Brun, de Broods Bakkers, Devon Nursery, Diamond Nails, Dodson Street, Dog Point Wines, Dolce, Doig Aeronautical Engineering Ltd, Dominos, Emma Sell Massage, Elite Tyres, Eradus Wines, Erica Dasier, Event Cinemas, Event Rent, First National, Fliss Austin Naturopath, Furniture Gallery, Guthrie Bowron, Greywacke, Happy Moose, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, Harvey Norman, Haus Scents, Heavens Above, Heavenly Beauty, Honey Collection, iHair, Indevin, Interislander, Islington Gardens, Jennian Homes, Kinzetts Tomatoes, Lavender Interior Design, The Lemongrass, LC Equestrian, Life Pharmacy, Liquorlands, Living Concepts Ltd, Lords and Ladies Wax Bar and Beauty Salon, MAD, Makana Chocolate, Marlborough Cricket, Marlborough Helicopters, Marlborough Osteopaths, Marlborough 4 Fun, Mayflower Studios, Misty Cove Wines, MDL Freighting, Meaters of Marlborough, Michael Hill Jewellers, Michelle Rosthorn Jewellery Studio, Mitchell Sports, Mitre 10, Motor-Kanix and Light Engineering, Mrs Vercoes, Nanny Goat Wines, New World, Nite Spa, Noel Leeming, NZ King Salmon, Off The Menu 07, Pak’n’Sav, Paperplus, Pernod Ricard, Pru & Co, Rainbow Ski Field, Resene, Ritual, Real Food Grocers, Sakim Sushi, SBS Bank, Selmes Garden Trust, She’s My Sister, The Skin Clinic, Springlands Retirement Village, Speights Ale House, Spokesman Cycles Marlborough, Springlands Pharmacy, Stadium 2000, Soundsair, Subway – Grove Road, Sweet Creations,Talleys, Tamarind, The Gift Sisters, The Store – Kekerengu, Two Rivers, Tyreland, Vogue Hairdressers, VTNZ, Wairau Rowing Club, Westpac, Winos of Marlborough, XPotential, Yealands Family Wines, Z Energy, Zephyr Wine and $3 Shop.

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Notice of Annual Public Meeting (Pursuant to sections 100-102 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010) The Marlborough Electric Power Trust advises that it will be holding its Annual Public Meeting on Friday 30th November 2018 at 12.30 pm, to be held at the Chart Room, Scenic Hotel, 65 Alfred St, Blenheim The meeting is to: • Report on the operation of the Trust and the Company during the preceding financial year and on the financial statements of the Trust and the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2018; • Confirm appointment of auditor and set their remuneration; • Enable general public discussion and information to beneficiaries of the Trust. At the conclusion of the meeting afternoon tea will be made available. Copies of the Trust’s Annual Reports and Financial Statements for the year ending 30 June 2018 will be available from Friday 16th November 2018 at the offices of Blenheim Accounting Ltd, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim (office hours 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) and can be viewed on our website www.mept.co.nz. Brenda Munro, Trust Secretary

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CROSSWELL: Grant James Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 14 November 2018 at the Marlborough Hospice, aged 54 years. Soulmate and much loved husband of Clare, proud father and father-in-law of Emma and Shanan Barnett; Jessica and Ollie Powell; and Jacob; and loved grandad to Taya. A much loved son of Kay and Jim and a loved son-in-law, brother, brother-inlaw and uncle. Messages to c/- Blenheim Baptist Church, 8 Beaver Road Blenheim 7201. Many thanks to all the healthcare professionals involved in Grant’s care. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Grant’s life will be held at the Blenheim Baptist Church on Monday 19 October at 11.00am followed by a private interment. CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

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Death Notices ABERNETHY. Gordon Frederick: November 9, 2018 BASON, Edmund Rueben (Ted): November 9, 2018 BRUCE, Hamish Rutherford (Jim): November 8, 2018 COLLINSON, Victor: November 7, 2018 ERIKSEN, Barry (Baz): November 11, 2018 MADDEN, Barry Alan: November 10, 2018 MOETAUA, Kate Victoria: (nee Glover): November 9, 2018 PASK, Barry John: November 6, 2018

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

The beauty of the All Blacks winning ugly It would have been a perfect Sunday morning for English rugby fans. Sure, their team lost 16-15 to the All Blacks at Twickenham but they played well and have something to moan about all week. A late TMO decision ruled out a late try from a charge down thanks to a tight offside decision. The call was right but that won’t stop the English from bemoaning it for days to come. The reality is, the hosts had every advantage. A stirring 82,000 strong crowd, watched the English roar to a 15-0 lead inside the first 25 minutes. However they were unable to score again for the final 55 minutes and to beat the

two-time defending world champions, that simply isn’t good enough. The All Blacks got the rub of the green with a late call and English fans would do well to remember the British Lions got the benefit of a contentious call last year when their clear offside was wrongly adjudicated which allowed them to hold on to a 1-1 draw in New Zealand. The ugly win provided many talking points for the men in black. It was pleasing to see Steve Hansen’s men win ugly. Often known for blowing teams off the park, they faced adversity and overcame it. Beauden Barrett can kick drop goals - handy to know with a World Cup 12 months

away. Sonny Bill Williams will be lucky to keep his spot in the midfield. The polarising Centre was injured early and Ryan Crotty came on and made a big impression. Williams has been under the spotlight for most of the season and hasn’t responded. Eddie Jones should get some respite from the ferocious English media. The under-siege coach has earned a one point win over the Springboks and had a narrow loss to the All Blacks over the past fortnight - any English fan would have taken that before the games. The All Blacks won ugly and that’s the most pleasing thing. They won a true test match.

The first, second and third placegetters in the men’s section of the Lochmara half marathon. Tom Francis (Whanganui) 1.29.41; Samuel Hansby (Blenheim) 1.30.54; Phillip Taylor (Blenheim) 1.30.58.

Sounds half marathon draws record entries With a 100 per cent increase in competitor numbers and a perfect day in the inner Marlborough Sounds, the fourth Lochmara Lodge half marathon created a huge buzz on the start line at Anakiwa. Seventy-four competitors f lew in from the North Island to join 12 international athletes, giving over 100 local athletes some formidable opposition. Unlike a regular half marathon, the Queen Charlotte track journey to Lochmara Lodge takes athletes past bays and climbs and twists over

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Results from the Marlborough Veterans Golf Association tournament played at the Picton Golf Club on Monday. Individual: John Saxon (Picton) 43, 1; Tony Armstrong (Marlborough) 42, 2; Murray Ingram (Rarangi) 40, 3; Dez Campbell (Blenheim) 39, Allan Wilson (Picton) 39, 4; Bill Varrall (Blenheim) 38, Tim Rutledge (Marlborough) 38, 5; Paul Eden (Marlborough)

Cuddon Cycling Marlborough meets tonight at Athletic Park at 5.30pm for track training and coaching for all riders. Come and try this exciting sport. Suitable for age 10 upwards. There are plenty of track bikes available for newcomers. All riders most welcome. On Monday there is track cycling at Athletic Park at 5.30pm. Warm-up and

37, Allan Johnston 37, Richard Anderson (Marlborough) 37, Jon Nicol (Marlborough) 37, 6. Winner of Dave Little Memorial Cup: Ron Frisken (Picton Golf Club). Team: 1st Picton #1, Allan Wilson, Ron Frisken, Ian Johnson and John Saxon. 2nd Marlborough #3; 3rd Marlborough # 4. The next tournament and the AGM: is on Tuesday, November 27, at the Blenheim Golf Club.

setup from 5.30pm, racing from 6pm, open and junior events. Track bikes available. Suitable for age 10 upwards. On Wednesday meet at the Wither Hills Winery, New Renwick Road, at 6.30pm for the Summernite road series. Graded Race No 2 (12km to 40km). Please assemble at 6pm. Open $5, junior $3. All riders welcome.

many hills. A time of 1.29.41 by Whanganui athlete Tom Francis created a new record and took race officials by surprise when he headed into the finish chute. Mega n Cr a ig f rom Blenheim, the first female to cross the line, recorded a record time of 1.42.22. The Lochmara Lodge half marathon is a unique event with Beachcomber Boats ferrying runners to the start at Anakiwa and after the celebration finishing barbeque at Lochmara Lodge, returns athletes for the prize giv-

ing located around the pool at The Yacht Club Hotel on the foreshore in Picton. With the Link Pathway nearing completion, running and biking tracks around the Marlborough Sounds are becoming world class. Athletes are saying that the Marlborough Sounds provide off road running and cycling opportunities that are amongst the best in New Zealand. If the international competitors that raced on Saturday are to be believed, our trails are amongst the best in the world.

Women’s Triathlon coming soon The Marlborough Women’s Triathlon, New Zealand’s first women’s only triathlon, is coming up soon, Sunday November 25. The popular event aims to provide an opportunity for women to participate in physical activity, for

women to set a goal, train and achieve it, and to have fun and to enjoy the rewards of being active. The triathlon, now in its 36th year, will start: 8:30am at Taylor River Amphitheatre with a run/walk, leading into a cycle and finishing with a short swim.

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Inspired by women who went before Suffrage 125 year activities have inspired an art competition over the summer which is going to recognise the impact women have had. The Marlborough Museum has re-opened its “Strong Women Standing Tall” exhibition, telling the story of Marlborough women who signed the 1893 suffrage petition, and women who have gone on to achieve. One of the women in the exhibition, Blenheim resident Mary Ann Muller was the first published women’s rights advocate when she published a pamphlet “An Appeal to the Men of New Zealand” in 1869, calling for women to have the vote and for married women to retain their property rights. She was the subject of a discussion between broadcaster Kim Hill and Auckland University historian Raewyn Dalziel in September, where they entertained a packed room in the Marlborough Convention Centre, at an event organised by Blenheim woman Cathie Bell. That successful event has prompted the Marlborough Arts Society to organise an exhibition opening January 18, 2019 in collaboration with the museum. Workshops will be held at the museum on Saturday, November 24 and December 8 at 2pm. Cathie says she has been inspired by Mary Ann Mul-

Cathie Bell with a portrait of Mary Ann Muller, one of the Marlborough women who signed the 1893 suffrage petition.

ler ever since she first heard about her. “I couldn’t believe I had not heard about her until I moved to Marlborough, and I think more people need to know her story. “Her writing was done under a pseudonym as her husband didn’t believe women should be active in politics, but despite that, she reached a global audience while working anonymously from Blenheim.” Marlborough Art Society curator Helen Ballinger says

the exhibition is open to artists in all mediums, and can be abstract or illustrative, and groups can enter as well. “It’s about showing how women role models inspire us today. Some artists may take women from the Strong Women Standing Tall exhibition as subjects, but any woman could be a subject.” Contact Helen Ballinger at exhibitions@marlboroughartsociety.com or phone 02102678711 for more information and to register your interest.

Christmas in the Park has exciting new format By Celeste Alexander During December there’s one event that brings people by the thousands to Blenheim’s Pollard Park, and that’s the Christmas in the Park, set for December 9. With Christmas carols and local performances it’s become an iconic event run for many years by the Blenheim Ministers Association, but this year there are some exciting changes to the format of the event including venue, headling acts and the time. Headlining this year’s Christmas in the Park will be Ben Lummis, the first New Zealand Idol winner as well as NZ singer/

songwriter Jamie McDell. The entertainment will also include a fantastic line up of local performers and the Marlborough District Brass Band, event coordinator Lynette Leota says. “This year we have organised for local performers to be singing the carols with a live band which will be really great. “We will also have the Bcre8ve Dance Academy, Vanuatu singers and even some leaders from the community who will perform some surprise acts,” Lynette says. This year’s Christmas in the Park will be more interactive and aimed at LEFT: Singer/songwriter Jaime McDell will be one of the headlining acts at Blenheim's Christmas in the Park, on December 9. RIGHT: The first New Zealand Idol, Ben Lummis will also be performing at Blenheim’s Christmas in the Park.

all ages. “The time has changed, running from 1-5pm and it will take place at Churchill Glade, beside Pollard Park. “It’s been designed to attract youth as well this year as we wanted an event for the whole family from young children through to grandparents, so we have included free family entertainment,” Lynette says. There will be inflatables, facepainting, Mr Whippy icecream, food stalls, a food truck and coffee cart. Families are also encouraged to bring along their picnic baskets and food for a relaxing afternoon.