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Ride of his life! By Bill McElhinney Blenheim builder and amateur cyclist, Craig Harper, leaves today to travel to the United States for an endurance solo bike race billed as the toughest in the world. The Race Across America starts on June 11 US Pacific time (June 12 NZT), a gruelling non-stop bike race that pits 39 of the world’s top solo endurance cyclists against each other. They will cycle across 12 states in a non-stop 3000 mile (4828km) route from America’s west to east coasts. They’ll face extreme weather conditions in desert sections, and will climb a total height of 175,000 feet (53km) over the route – the height of the upper level of the Earth’s stratosphere, four times the cruising altitude of a long-haul commercial aircraft, or the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest six times. Continued on page 2. Blenheim cyclist Craig Harper will be riding day and night to complete the gruelling Race Across America.
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It starts here! Craig Harper with a map showing the course for the Race Across America. It starts in Oceanside, California, on June 12, NZ time.
Continued from page 1. To add to the challenge, they have a maximum time limit of 12 days to complete the race. “I’ll be aiming to cycle practically non-stop for around 22 hours every day,” Craig says. “Because he will be fresh, Craig will probably go for 36 hours before he has his first sleep,” team manager, Callum Anderson, says. “By the end of the first day, he’ll be into the desert, where the daytime temperatures reach 40C.” Craig’s training has included a series of intensive 24-hour monitored sessions in a heat chamber at the University of Waikato’s Adams Centre for High Performance, which has helped him to acclimatise to the anticipated 40-degree desert conditions of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. “Then after the heat of the desert, he hits the Rocky Mountains, where he’ll be climbing into the cold,” Callum says. Craig is no stranger to extreme chal-
lenges. He holds the world record for cycling the 2170km length of New Zealand solo. He completed the challenge in 2017 in less than four-and-a-half days, which included switching to a mountain bike and crossing the South Island’s high-country Rainbow Station due to the closure of earthquake-damaged State Highway 1. “The Race Across America is more than twice the distance, and it’s not just a race against the clock – this time I’m racing alongside the best endurance riders in the world,” Craig says. Unlike the Tour de France which races in daily sections, the Race Across America is one continual stage – it’s the world’s longest time trial. The race is about 30 per cent longer than the Tour de France, and racers must complete the distance in roughly half the time… with no rest days. Craig will have to ride 550km a day to stay in the race, which means roughly 22 to 23 hours of cycling a day, depending on the terrain.
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Crew of nine will support Craig’s challenge By Bill McElhinney The logistical support and training required for Blenheim cyclist Craig Harper’s endurance challenge is enormous, and he is travelling with a support crew of nine to ensure he stays safe on the road and in racing condition throughout the event. Craig’s wife, Kate, a competitive athlete herself, is the team sport massage specialist. She is joined by Norm Wilson, Jamie Fitzgerald and Mel Johnson, who are the drivers and navigators, Ray Dunstan, bike mechanic, Emily Marfell, team doctor, and Jason Henry, who handles communications. Crew chief Jim Rees and manager Callum Anderson complete the support team.
They will have three vehicles accompanying Craig, including a motor home where he can nap, toilet, wash and change. There is no prize money – the race is essentially an amateur event, so Craig and his team have had to raise funds and sponsorship. “People who want to support Craig can also sponsor a mile,” Callum says. “Have a look at the website – you may be able to get behind Craig and help him along the way.” “I’m proud to say that all the support I’ve had for the race has come from Marlborough organsations and businesses,” Craig says. “It will be an all-Marlborough event!” Craig will be sustained by a mainly liquid diet, which he will consume as
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he rides. “He’s found that works best for him,” Callum says, “and staying hydrated is more important than anything.” He will have four specialised bikes, worth around $10,000 each, which he will change according to the terrain. “It’s more than a bike ride – it’s a men-
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tal challenge,” Craig says. “But I know what my body can take, so I’ll know when to stop, have a power nap, or when to sleep for maybe a couple of hours.” Austrian professional cyclist Christoph Strasser has won the race five times, completing the coast-to-coast ride in eight days, one hour and 23 minutes.
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By Celeste Alexander Today is a big day for local primary and secondary school teachers, as they close up their classrooms and hit the streets for the Marlborough strike action. This joint strike is the largest ever industrial action by New Zealander teachers as they fight for a better-resourced, equitable education system. Teachers will be meeting in Blenheim’s CBD mid-morning before marching together to the Seymour Square clock tower. Among those striking is Kate Faith, a Year 7 teacher at Bohally Intermediate School. Kate, a fourth year teacher, says she loves her job, workplace, co-workers and students but not the work conditions imposed on teachers. “Have you ever tried to support over 30 students with their learning at the same time? When some have learning disabilities, some have behavioural problems, some have high emotional needs due to trauma in life, and some just need a little support from their teacher? “Do you give up your mornings, morning teas and lunch breaks to provide children with opportunities to partake in sports, clubs and cultural groups? Do you get emails from parents at all hours of the day/night expecting swift replies? “I’m sick of having to turn away students who need my help because I simply don’t have the time and resources to help them. I’m sick of feeling emotionally and physically exhausted after a day at work because we are constantly running at 150 percent. I’m sick of parents expecting teachers to rear their children and I’m sick of seeing my co-workers sad and ready to quit. “We need time, we need resources, we need recognition and we need true partnership with whanau
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Bohally Intermediate teacher Kate Faith will be one of many local primary and secondary school teachers striking today.
NZEI Marlborough chairwoman Ciara Belcher says there could be up to 400 primary and secondary school teachers and supporters attending today’s strike action march, in Blenheim. Teachers will meet at the Riverside Amphitheatre at 11am before marching through the CBD before stopping at the Seymour Square Clock Tower. Today’s strike action is the largest ever industrial action by New Zealand teachers.
Women in aviation The Marlborough Aero Club will be hosting the 2019 New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation Annual Rally this weekend, bringing around 90 female pilots together in Marlborough. Club administration manager Raylene Wadsworth says there will be an increase in aircraft at the Omaka airfield on Saturday as flying competitions are held.
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and the government,” she says. Kate goes on to explain that teachers’ days do not run from 9am – 3pm. “We have morning meetings, break time meetings and responsibilities, and after-work meetings. We then have to find time (in our own time) to plan our units, weeks and lessons… But we do because without our time, effort and commitment, your children, your grandchildren, your society
suffers,” she says. Today’s strike action will be the third time in 12 months where teachers “stand up for what’s right”, Kate adds. “Come along and support us. If you can’t make it to our march, talk to those around you about the value of teachers in our society. Let the government know you support us,” she says. Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) regional chair, Ngaire
Searle says teachers do not take strike action lightly. “We would rather be with our kids in our classrooms. It is hugely disappointing that we have reached this point. “We are dealing with increasing teacher shortages because the salary isn’t competitive with other careers, teacher workload is unreasonably high and the attrition rate for newly graduated teachers is extremely high,” she says.
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Work on metered water starts July Havelock and Renwick residents are one step closer to a metered water regime with Council awarding the contract for the meter box installation to Fulton Hogan. A site start date has been signalled for July and the work is expected to take around nine months to complete.
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TV game shows coming to Blenheim By Celeste Alexander If game shows such as ‘It’s in the Bag’, ‘The Weakest Link’ and the ‘Generation Game’ were favourites in your household, then you will enjoy what the Marlborough Life Education Trust has in-store for Blenheim. The Trust is well known for holding the charity boxing event ‘Fight for Life Ed’ over the past two years, but this year they have decided to introduce something very different. ‘Game Night with Gary’ is the Trust’s latest venture, and it will feature a selection of television game shows from the 80’s and 90’s. What is more, the evening will be hosted by radio and television personality Gary McCormick. It will be held on Saturday, September 7 at the Marlborough Convention Centre. Trust committee members Michelle Chapman and Gina Botham say this will be a great evening of ‘fun and nostalgia’. “There will be a lot of people in Marlborough who remember these game shows, plus Gary is guaranteed to bring a few laughs,” Michelle says. “We want it to be fun and engaging for the audience with modern twists on the classic shows… a bit of a mashup of the old and new,” Gina adds. The evening format will include tables of 10 with a four course meal and wine with all of the entertainment up on stage. Being interactive, audience members will have the opportunity to participate in the game shows and win some amazing prizes. The Trust is in the process of approaching local businesses for sponsorship of 12 tables which will be close to the stage, as well as items
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Old phones for a defibrillator Get ready for a night of fun and nostalgia as the Marlborough Life Education Trust presents 'Game Night with Gary', a fundraising event in September.
for the game show prizes. The remaining 18 tables of 10 will be sold, with tickets becoming available mid June. Already a number of businesses have confirmed their sponsor of tables including Liquid Action, Bayleys, Will Power Electrical and MTF Finance, and CPR Coffee Company and GMW Jewellery have donated prizes. “Already it’s shaping up to be another amazing event for the
Marlborough Life Education Trust, our major fundraiser for the year,” Michelle says. “A big thank you to More FM for connecting us with Gary.” If any businesses would like to sponsor a table, donate prizes for this event or register interest for tickets, contact Gina on (03) 577 9340, Michelle on 027 325 6433 or email marlborough@ lifeed.org.nz Tickets go on sale from June 17.
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By Bill McElhinney It’s called MY Space, and there’s lots of it! The new Marlborough Youth Development Centre, on the corner of Kinross and Redwood streets, was blessed by Archdeacon Kevin Thompson at a dawn ceremony last Friday, and will be officially opened on June 8. It’s been a 30 year journey to the new centre, but it will help Marlborough’s young people develop skills to keep them in the region, Youth Trust chairperson, Russ Smith, says. The centre name came about as the result of a competition run in April, Youth Trust worker, Rebecca Nafe, says. “We asked young people to submit a brand name for the centre and the trustees selected the winner, which really tied in with our current groups, MY Tag and MY Voice. “The trustees didn’t know who had submitted entries, so we were thrilled when Zara Wills won. “Zara has been a member of My Tag, our youth advisory group, and has invested a lot in the youth of Marlborough. “She left us recently to study in Invercargill, and was stoked to learn her name had been selected.” The new centre, formerly occupied by CRT, will be a safe place for young people to hang out, Youth Trust manager, Jo Lane, says. “And there are meeting rooms, spaces for health education and job initiatives and youth education,” Jo says. A large commercial kitchen has been installed and there will be a cafe for students to learn barista and other skills. The centre is close to town, and there is space to grow and create more purpose built areas. There are plans for a soundproof music room, a rock climbing wall, a dance studio and a space suitable for pottery and painting. There will be meeting rooms for counselling and family group conferences as well as workshops and seminars, and there is the potential for other Marlborough groups to lease some of the space. “Youth are our future,” Russ says.
Some of the Marlborough Youth Trust trustees outside the new Youth Develpment Centre at the dawn ceremony blessing last Friday. From left: Andy Rowe, Jo Lane, Russ Smith, Helen McLean, Amaroa Katu, Andrea Cunniffe and Dean Buckley.
And the new centre will be a place that young people from out of town can visit. It is hoped that transport can be organised so that young people from outlying areas such as Picton and Seddon can come into the centre on a regular basis. The centre will cater for people aged between 12 and 24-yearsold. The Marlborough District Council budgeted up to $2millon for a youth hub in its 2015-25 long-term plan. Then last year the council decided to bring the youth centre project ahead of its planned 2025 release, and contributed $400,000 from council reserves towards it in the 2018-28 longterm plan. Local businesses including Floorpride, Cuddons and the Blue Door have also contributed to the centre.
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Kristle Manuel Blenheim Yes, I’m getting a flu shot this year for the first time. My sister has been very sick, and that’s what prompted me to do it.
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Dear Ed, I took a Sunday drive up the Northbank, and then some country roads and along the stop bank of the Wairau River and could not help noticing the flourishing Old Man’s Beard vines everywhere. A friend told me the Marlborough District Council regards the vine as so widespread and out of control, it has removed it from the pest plant list. The removal as a pest plant seems to me an admission of failure. Do councillors have any news on this? Bird and Forest Blenheim
Dear Ed, As the teachers go on strike, people may be interested in the following job description for teachers. A teacher is: sports coach; nurse; psychologist, psychoanalyst; taxi driver; mediator; tour guide; coordinator; referee; counsellor; examiner; supervisor; administrator; disciplinarian. Teachers are over-worked, undervalued and under-resourced. What other job requires you to be all of these things, to do so much for so little? Gayle and Doug Blenheim
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Daffodils planted for Cancer Society
Marlborough Lines Executive Project Manager, Rebeca Clifton (left), Marlborough Cancer Society board members, Jilly Taylor, and Barbara Ryan (alongside grandson, Charlie Ryan) stand in front of the machine that plants the bulbs of the daffodils.
By Aimee O’Hagan Approximately 30,000 daffodil bulbs were planted at Marlborough Lines’ Springlands substation on the corner of Murphys Road and Old Renwick Road last Friday. The sun was shining, the sky was the lightest of blues, and although the air was brisk and cold, it was a perfect, autumn morning for daffodil planting. Marlborough Lines’ managing director, Ken Forrest, says that by the time the daffodils bloom at the end of winter, they will be ready to be picked by Marlborough Cancer Society for Daffodil
Day, on August 31st. “Marlborough Lines has long been a supporter of the Marlborough Cancer Society, most recently as principal sponsor of Relay for Life Marlborough 2019,” Ken says. “We were aware the Cancer Society was seeking more daffodils for Daffodil Day and given we had space available in the lawn at our Springlands substation we saw this as an opportunity to assist.” “We are very excited about the generous support Marlborough Lines is giving to Daffodil Day, not only this
year, but for many years to come,” Marlborough Cancer Society manager, Hilary Gill, adds. “Sadly, many people are touched by cancer in some way and the Cancer Society plays a critical role in our community supporting patients, their families and friends and also at a national level through ongoing research and health promotion.” According to Ken, it is expected that the daffodils planted on Friday will continue to benefit the Marlborough Cancer Society for many years to come.
Hong and Bruce Trevatt served their last coffees, popular pies and dumplings yesterday after closing the doors to their Main Street business, Cafe 50-81. Bruce says the business was purchased by a local Pita Pit franchise which he expects will be open in around five weeks time. Bruce and Hong however, have kept the dumpling, pies and sausage roll side of the business but have no immediate plans for it just yet. "First on our agenda is a holiday," the couple laughs. "But we would like to thank our customers for their support over the past two years." W H E N O N LY T H E B E S T W I L L D O !
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Nigel, 90, and loving life It’s been a full life for Nigel Perry, but the 90-year-old tells Bill McElhinney he isn’t hanging up his tennis racquet, or his camera, yet. What do you do if you’re left-handed and your left arm suddenly doesn’t work? That was the challenge that confronted young Nigel Perry when, at the age of 13, the keen young left-handed tennis and table tennis player contracted the life-threatening bone infection osteomyelitis in his left arm. “There were no antibiotics to treat it in those days,” Nigel says. Instead, he spent the next two years in and out of hospital, undergoing a series of operations. “It was the late Doctor Paul Fogerty who saved me,” Nigel says. “He operated on me a number of times and saved my arm, although I couldn’t use it.”
“Nigel isn’t your standard grumpy old man.” However young Nigel learned to use his right arm instead, and persisted with his tennis and table tennis. “It was awkward at the start,” he says, “but then one day it clicked, and I’ve played right-handed ever since.” And Nigel, who turned 90 recently, is still playing; he’s a regular at the veterans games at the Pollard Park courts. “If the ball comes to me, I can still hit it,” Nigel says with a grin. “I can’t chase the ball anymore, and I’m lucky to play with people who will chase the ball for me, or who will hit it to me.” Nigel started his table tennis career early in life. His dad had a double bedroom at the back of their house. He knocked a wall out and put in a table. “It was called ping pong then,” Nigel says, “and we played with wooden bats. I had my first game when I was about five.” Nigel went on to become a Marlborough table tennis representative, making
his way into the top 16 in the NZ Table Tennis championships in the 1970s. His tennis career started when he was eight years old and his father gave him a diamond-shaped wooden racquet, which he had to swing with both hands. He joined the Marlborough Tennis Club in 1947, when the courts were in Kinross Street. A caretaker at the courts, Dan Creeden, gave young Nigel and other youngsters coaching and encouragement. However the bone disease in his arm halted Nigel’s sporting career for several years until he recovered and learned to play right-handed. He then came back with a vengeance, becoming a Marlborough tennis representative and playing in the Lucas Cup team against Nelson. He also became a registered tennis umpire, and has umpired matches featuring top players such as Onny Parun and Ken Rosewell. Nigel’s Dad ran a book shop and news agency which Nigel and his brother, Trevor, eventually took over. “We became the Christchurch Press agent in 1957,” Nigel says. “We delivered up to 3000 copies a day and employed 17 or 18 paper boys and girls. And the girls were more reliable!” They sold the shop to John Wicks in 1983, took an overseas trip, but when they returned to Blenheim they opened Perry Brothers book shop and news agency. A life-long interest in photography led Nigel to a job recording the photo finishes at the Waterlea Racecourse, a job he did in Blenheim and other courses around the country for 30 years. In the late 1970s he joined the Road Safety Council, and was president for more than a decade. When the organisation was disbanded he carried on as a road safety volunteer, working closely with the District Council and Age Concern on road safety education and safer driving courses for older drivers. He was also a foundation member of the Waikawa Boating Club, and has memories of rowing out into Waikawa
Nigel Perry is still a regular at the Veterans Tennis matches at the Pollard Park courts.
Bay to catch a good haul of blue cod and snapper. “No quota in those days,” Nigel says. A hereditary carpal tunnel condition has affected both of his hands, leaving him with some fingers permanently bent. “My father and brother had the same condition,” Nigel says. “But I can still grip a tennis racquet!” “Nigel isn’t your standard grumpy old man, he’s an old school straight shooter with a good heart,” Marlborough Veterans tennis committee president, Max George, says. “He doesn’t hold back telling the
committee or anyone in the club if something isn’t done right, but he does this how it should be done upfront and honestly,” Max says. “He’s also very good at praising everyone when everything is going well. He’s a positive gentleman with a great attitude. “He still plays the odd set of tennis on Fridays with his friends. He really is a great example of how to age positively and live life to the full.” Nigel is a life member of the Marlborough Veterans Tennis club, which was formed in 1966, and is also the Patron. He’s also a life member and
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Vicar to funeral director Bob Barnes relishes new role By Celeste Alexander Thirty five years serving as an ordained Anglican priest “is not too different” to Bob Barnes’ new role as a funeral director. Earlier this year Bob resigned as the vicar of the Nativity Anglican Parish and embarked on a brand new career which he says has many similarities to the ministry which he enjoys. “After making the decision to resign I asked myself, ‘what else can I do? ’. I thought about becoming a funeral celebrant, so I started down that track before seeing the position of funeral director/embalmer at Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors in December. “I applied and in January was accepted. I’m still thrilled three months later,” he laughs. “It’s wonderful how things work out… as a vicar I always saw myself as being in the room next door to a funeral director. It’s the next step for me. “What I find truly amazing is that it’s not just a job, it’s serving and caring for people. We are essentially
bringing about the best for people in a sad situation,” he smiles. “As a funeral director, among other things, I work with a team to help people say goodbye and mark the times in life that come to us all. We help create a context for them to do that in ways that are meaningful for them.” This new role has also cemented the decision for him and his wife Libby to stay in Marlborough. “This year has proved to be really special. A new job, we have just purchased our first home here and Libby now has her dream job. “Since she was a little girl, Libby wanted to be a dental nurse… her dolls were testament to that,” he laughs. “But now she’s working in that area of dental health and we are both so happy.” Speaking of the support he’s received at Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors, Bob says it’s a very much a strong and happy team environment. “There’s a lot of detail in the job but everyone supports one another,” he says.
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which will feature traditional cultural elements including lanterns, Beijing opera masks and Chinese paintings. “These elements convey the meaning of happiness, prosperity and fortune and are a big part of our culture,” Yun says. “The décor compliments the traditional Chinese food which is authentic in flavour.” Their two chefs also hail from Shanghai and Xi’an, the most ancient city in China where the Terracotta Warriors are found, Yun says. “The dishes they have created will comprise of the
sweet tastes of Southern China and the spicy tastes of Northern China. “Our chefs have improved our sauces to fit the local tastes while keeping the authenticity of the flavours. Together they will bring a fresh and amazing experience to our customers,” he says. Four Seaons-Shanghai will open its doors for the first time on Saturday, June 1. There it will be serving lunch from 11.30am – 2pm and dinner from 5pm. The restaurant is open seven days a week for dining or takeaway. PBA.
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New bridge soon to take shape
Looking south at the new Opaoa Bridge under construction. From left, Downer projects manager Steve Ricketts, deputy mayor Terry Sloan and site engineer Tua Faitotoa. The steel supports behind them will be driven 27 metres into the ground.
By Bill McElhinney Onlookers will start to see the structure of the new Opaoa River Bridge start to take shape in the coming months. Underground services have been successfully relocated and the stone column ground improvement work is now complete on the project near Blenheim. The massive bridge pier piles are now being sunk and people will start to see the bridge taking shape above ground. The 2m diameter piles, which are full of reinforced steel, go down 26 metres deep into the ground. The bridge beams are being manufactured in Christchurch and erecting them will start soon. Two-way traffic over the bridge was successfully maintained throughout the initial work, a priority for the NZ Transport Agency and the project team. However, there will be more stop/go traffic movements at the bridge later in the project when the bridge approach work is being done. This will include a landscape plan to beautify the area and create an attractive gateway to Blenheim. Around 9900 vehicles, including 880 heavy trucks, cross the existing bridge daily. The new bridge will be structurally more resilient to natural hazards, such as flooding and earthquakes. It will be two lanes, 10 metres wide, with a slight curve as it comes into
Blenheim. The surface will be asphalt, which should be less noisy than the old bridge as heavy vehicles cross it. The $21 million project is on track to be completed by mid-2020, including road realignment and landscaping, Downer project manager Steve Ricketts says. The old bridge, built in 1917, is the first concrete bowstring bridge built in New Zealand and is registered as category 1 by Heritage NZ. It will be retained for pedestrians and cyclists. Research carried out by the Marlborough District Council shows there are not enough vehicle and truck movements through Blenheim to justify building a bypass around the town. About 11,000 vehicles a day use Main Street east of Park Terrace, but only 2500 of them travel south of Ward. Just 580 trucks are recorded daily at the Awatere Bridge. In 2008, NZTA estimated the construction costs were $54m for a short bypass and $102m for a longer one. With changes to environmental, construction and safety standards, NZTA says any bypass would likely now cost in excess of $200m. Eastern Blenheim land is prone to liquefaction and a bypass could require a number of river bridges, which all add to engineering design and construction costs. Buying prime grape land is more costly now as land values have increased a lot in recent years.
Remains of old bridge uncovered By Bill McElhinney The remains of an old bridge across the Opaoa River were discovered during work on the new bridge currently being constructed. Workers found an old wooden pile while driving piles into the ground in March. Some research by Marlborough Historical Society member, Gaynor James, reveals the pile probably came from a bridge built in 1869. But it was not the first bridge across the river. T he pa r t ner of Gay nor’s great-great-grandmother, a Mr John Attwood, one of the earliest settlers in the Wairau, built a bridge in 1861. It was built adjacent to a railway bridge, was 40 feet long and built
of white pine saplings. In 1861 there was a major breach in the Opaoa, probably caused by encroaching settlements and the clearing of native scrub along the banks. What had been a wandering creek now became a major river, and attempts by the Provincial Council at the time to contain it were expensive and futile. In 1869 the Council accepted a bridge tender for 587 pounds, but it must have been a fairly flimsy construction as it was often in need of repair and was destroyed in 1878. Ordinary traffic was then punted across the river. Gaynor believes the pile that was uncovered probably came from this bridge.
The drinking habits of early settlers have also been unearthed during construction of the new bridge. During early excavation work piles of old glass bottles were uncovered, New Zealand transport agency project manager, Andrew Adams, says. “Some of these bottles dated back to the late 1800s ... right up to present-day empty bottles of Speights,” Andrew says. Early stage-coach drivers and passengers probably threw the bottles out in the river on their journeys. The bottles have been cleaned, and passed onto an archaeologist. The wooden pile and bottles are likely to go to Brayshaw Park.
Deputy mayor Terry Sloan takes a look at the ancient wooden Gaynor James with a photo of her great- pile from an Old Grove Road great grandmother's partner, John Bridge. The pile was unearthed Atwood, who built one of the first bridges during construction of the new across the Opaoa in 1861. bridge.
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Horses and tractors plough for points Have you ever seen a Clydesdale horse ploughing a field? If not, you are in luck because this weekend will see plenty of action at the Marlborough Ploughing Association’s qualifying championship event. This is an annual event that brings together local men and women who share a keen interest in tractor machinery and ploughing, to compete in the regional event in order to qualify for the national championship. For those skilled enough to win at
the national championship, they then get to plough overseas in the World Championship event. There will be around 20 competitors, including some from out of town, coming to challenge the local ploughers for top points over two days. The event will take place on a property off Rapaura Road, but entry will be fully sign posted. Saturday will see the competitors get in some practice time before the real competition takes place on
Sunday. Sunday will be “the best” for the public to go along and see the ploughing and Clydesdale horses in action, Marlborough Ploughing Association president Allan Gifford says. “We have a number of classes including the horses, conventional, reversible, vintage and farmers. “The horses are a major drawcard and something the public has always enjoyed going along to watch. This year we have John Booth who runs
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Cooke and Ash Murdoch who has come out of retirement once again to compete. There will also be two guest ploughers all the way from Australia, Pride Inglis and Morgan Waters who are on an Australia/NZ biannual exchange with the Association. The ploughing runs both days from 11am – 3pm and gate entry is a gold coin donation. There will be a coffee cart on site and plenty of room for the public to watch.
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June 1–2, 11am–3pm
John and his crawler take on ploughing champs
Blenheim man John Butt in action with his vintage Caterpillar D2 tractor and three furrow plough. Photo by Celeste Alexander
By Celeste Alexander Blenheim man John Butt had his first taste of national level ploughing earlier this month when he travelled to Chertsey, near Ashburton, to compete in the vintage class. John had qualified at last year’s Marlborough Ploughing Championship event with his vintage 1947 Caterpillar D2. Those who qualify can then compete at the nationals, and those winners then go on to compete at the World Ploughing Championships. John’s tractor was the only crawler at the nationals, as was his three furrow plough. “They both attracted a bit of interest,” John says. After two days of practice
John headed into stubble ploughing on the first day, then grassland ploughing the second day. He was up against some tough competition and although he didn’t make the top positions, he still enjoyed the experience. “Most of those guys have been doing this for 30 years whereas it was my first time,” he laughs. “One thing I’ve learned is that if I want to get into professional ploughing I will need to go down to a two furrow plough. “Overall the standard was very high and the experience I gained from it was absolutely terrific,” he says. The Caterpillar D2 is a compact crawler tractor built from 1938-1957. John purchased his tractor from
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World class ploughman When you are out watching the Marlborough Ploughing Championship qualifying event this weekend, look out for the vibrant green John Deere tractor. When you spot it, you will know you are watching international level ploughing at its best. Spring Creek man Ian Woolley will once again be out with his John Deere 5720 tractor and his recently modified Kverneland plough. This is not the first time that Ian has qualified. Ian has in fact taken out the top placings in the conventional ploughing class at both the Marlborough and national championships several times, and has competed overseas for four consecutive years. Last year saw Ian plough his way to an incredible
third place at the World Ploughing Championship held in Reutlingen, Southern Germany last year. In August he will be setting off for his fifth overseas trip this year to the United States. He heads away to the US in August, and will be ploughing at the Lake of the Woods County in Minnesota. Ian has also already qualified for next year’s NZ final where the winner of the conventional and vintage classes will compete in the Republic of Ireland in 2021. “I am constantly improving my plough and striving to better my scores, but I’m pretty confident I’m sorted now,” he laughs. In 2017 Ian came in seventh when competing in Kenya and third place last year in Germany.
a farm in Seaview in Seddon, where he says had been stored in a shed. “It had been in the same shed but owned by two or three different people, and in the early days was used for agriculture work on that farm,” he says. Joh n’s th ree fur row plough was previously owned by his uncle Leon Butt who had a farm up the Waihopai Valley, and his father had owned a Caterpillar D4 and a four furrow plough. “I went down a size from Dad,” John laughs. John will be back out in the paddock again this weekend when he competes at the Marlborough Qualifying Ploughing Championship, held over two days on Saturday and Sunday.
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Joyce celebrates her hundredth year By Aimee O’Hagan Blenheim’s Bethsaida Retirement Village resident, Joyce Brown, has conflicting feelings about the fact that she has lived for a century. However, she was undoubtedly “excited” – and pleasantly “overwhelmed” – to find that her family had travelled from all over New Zealand to pay her a visit, with the simple motivation of making sure she was surrounded with love on her 100th birthday. On Saturday afternoon, Joyce’s relatives gathered at Bethsaida to throw a small birthday party. A magnificent cake, adorned with white, pink and green flowers, sat on a table; the space was decorated with streamers and balloons; and all around the room, bowls were filled with delicious snacks. For Joyce, the celebration was a “big surprise”. “I don’t feel like I’m a hundred years old!” Joyce exclaims. “I still have a few years in me.” When asked about what she’s learned over her lifetime, Joyce mentions her top two, most important pieces of knowledge. “One thing I’ve learned is that you’ve got to be honest,” she says. “Also, to treat everybody the way you want to be treated. “That’s the main thing!”
Joyce Brown (centre) with daughter Jo Wallace, and sons Rod Harford (left) and Graham Harford (right).
Making Marlburians laugh, one comedy night at a time By Aimee O’Hagan On Thursday, May 16, Marlborough Comedy ran the first of their monthly comedy nights at Blenheim bar, 5Tapped. According to Marlborough comedian, Chris Lippiatt, the show completely sold out. Only 100 tickets were available – organisers had to turn latecomers away! “It looks like Marlborough wants a laugh after all!” he says. The line-up included local comedians Jeremiah Brock, Nigel Corbett, Maurice Davies, Jono Entwistle, and
Chris himself. Wellington-based professional, Jerome Chandrahasen, acted as the event’s special guest. “We plan to do the comedy nights once a month at 5Tapped, aiming for the first Thursday of each month,” Chris says. “We will be bringing in comedians from around the country to put on a quality show everytime.” He adds that Marlborough Comedy aim to create a “Marlborough circuit” holding gigs in Picton, Havelock, and Renwick in the weeks between the Blenheim-based
events. The team also hopes to encourage “new blood” and “raise the standard of local comedians” by running open mike nights and development workshops sometime in the foreseeable future. Marlborough Comedy’s next comedy night is set to be held on Thursday, June 6, at 5Tapped. Professional comedian, Sera Devcich, will be the evening’s special guest, and tickets will cost $10. Visit Marlborough Comedy online for more information.
Local comedian, Chris Lippiatt, performs at the first of the monthly comedy nights. Photo supplied.
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Bag a bargain, support charity A pair of funky, multi coloured boots sit in the window while a gold coloured sequinned top hangs from the door. Sounds like the introduction into a fashion store? Well, nearly, say the volunteers at the Society of St Vincent de Paul shop, located on High Street in Blenheim. The second hand shop is a major fundraiser for the Society, an international charity organisation which has around 60 shops throughout New Zealand. In Blenheim, there are 50 volunteers who man the shop throughout the day, serving customers who go in to browse the clothing, shoes and bric-a-brac displayed instore. There’s a children’s area with clothing from newborn through to teens as well as toys and books. What’s more, a brand new till has been installed for the first time making it more convenient
for the volunteers and the charity. Instore, for men and women there is “everything and anything” for all ages, sizes and styles, manager Pat Cairns says. “We provide high quality clothing at lower prices. “There’s everything from men’s suits and casual wear, through to maternity and beautiful going-out dresses for women. Plus everything in between,” she smiles. In a second room a range of crockery, glassware, dinner sets, books, sewing supplies and bedding is laid out nicely. “Really, people need to come in and spend some time fossicking through the shop. There’s even an element of nostalgia coming in here,” Pat says. Everything is donated by the local community, either by people dropping in their goods to the shop or to the donation bin behind the St Mary’s Church.
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Pru & Co - where old furniture becomes new again An old wooden chair destined for the skip can easily become a stunning centre piece of a living room. In fact, any type of furniture can be upcycled into something beautiful thanks to the talented team at Pru & Co. The business was established 18 months ago by Pru Adams and with her ‘sidekicks’ Wendi, Lesley and Bella the dog, they have transformed numerous pieces of furniture that now sit proudly in customers’ homes. What makes Pru & Co. such a unique business is that people can browse the shop located on Grove Road, behind The Barbershop. “We have carparking available up the drive making it easy for
people to come to us. Plus our shop has a nice range of furniture, home décor, cushions, wall art and even jewellery,” Pru says. Pru, Wendi and Lesley also take bookings for commission work, where customers can have their own furniture customised. “The beauty of upcycling is that we can take a piece of furniture and restyle and paint it so that it resembles something new, fresh and exciting. It’s a great way to re-use existing furniture in your home but changing it to match a new décor or style,” Pru says. “It really is amazing to see what can be done to furniture… people are always so surprised.” For those enjoy DIY projects and want to try it for themselves,
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Celebrations at historic church
The historic little Renwick Presbyterian Church was filled to the brim for the 160 years celebration on Sunday. The first church in Marlborough, it was opened
in 1859, with the service led by the Rev Thomas Dickson Nicholson, and on Sunday a special service was held to commemorate 160 years since the church
first opened. “We were amazed by the various connections with family and the locality there was even a descendant of Rev Nicholson!” Wairau
Presbyterian Parish member Ruth Newman says. “Our minister, Brendan O’Hagan, had researched the story of the church beginnings well and more
recent memories were added by locals. “After singing ‘We are One in the Bond of Love” to conclude the service we stepped out for a photo record.
“I think we numbered 39 in total. Over a cuppa many seemed encouraged by the respect of the history and felt drawn together as one from other churches,” Ruth says.
Celebrating history. Members of the Wairau Presbyterian Parish gathered at the historic Renwick Presbyterian Church on Sunday to celebrate 160 years since it was opened.
Another boost for ambulance funds By Bill McElhinney The Marlborough branch of the St John appeal, Pay for a Day in May, has received another boost from Blenheim real estate firm First National. Gayle Chambers from Blenheim St John has been approaching local businesses to ask if they can raise $1000,
which is the daily cost for running an ambulance. “First National were the first people to get behind us,” Gayle says. “Most of us know of someone, maybe even a family member, who has needed the ambulance at some time, and we know how much the service relies on donations,
so we’re happy to help,” First National branch manager, Angela Bowers, says. “We raised $1000 earlier on, but now we’ve managed to double that. “I hope more local businesses take up the opportunity to match what we’re doing. It’s vital to keep this local service going!”
Angela Bowers and Jenn Ruffell from First National were pleased to hand over $2000 to Gayle Chambers, St John area administrator, ambulance officers Stacey Morrison and Sonia Evans, and St John Marlborough area committee chairman, Rod Hill.
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EVENT: Operation Cover Up Knitters from around Marlborough knitted woollen garments for people overseas, and displayed their finished products at St Christopher’s church hall on Friday and Saturday. Co-ordinator, Ruth Buckley, says the team was thrilled with the effort and results.
Ruth Buckley (left) and Darrell Buckley. Ruth is the regional coordinator for Operation Cover Up.
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Joanna Lancaster (left), Janice Neal, Elizabeth Schofield, and Colleen Agnew were only a few keen knitters that knitted blankets and other woollen garments for Operation Cover Up.
Jeanette Warner admires the many blankets knitted for Operation Cover Up.
EVENT: Peter Brown Memorial race The dust and dirt were flying as riders raced around The Throne Track on Saturday in the Marlborough Motorcycle Club Peter Brown Memorial event. The Peter Brown Memorial is ridden in honour of stalwart Marlborough Motorcycle Club member Peter Brown who was killed in a car accident in the 1960s. At the request of Peter’s parents his motorcycle was sold and the funds raised were used to buy the trophy which is presented to the senior feature race winner. Roaring away! Riders get off to a flying start at the Peter Brown Memorial motorcycle event on Saturday.
Mitch Parnwell, Ethan Waters, Liam Kerr and Cody Murphy discuss team tactics at the Peter Brown Memorial motorcycle event on Saturday.
Ethan Waters takes to the air in the Peter Brown Memorial race on Saturday.
James Barnett, Ethan Waters and Mitch Parnwell racing at the Peter Brown Memorial.
Watching the action at the Peter Brown Memorial motorcycle event on Saturday.
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POSITION AVAILABLE Full-time and Part-time Permanent Positions for Early Childhood Teaching required. Due to increasing roles we are seeking experienced teachers to work between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm.This teacher needs to be fun loving, reliable, energetic, enjoy the outdoor environment and be a great team player. Email your CV to janspreschool203@gmail.com or call Jan on 027 686 5150 for an interview
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Make your mark in protecting the region
Mountains to the sea, add a glass of wine or local produce and why wouldn’t you want to work in Marlborough? The Marlborough District Council has an excellent seniorlevel opportunity within their Biosecurity Team that will allow you to make your mark in protecting the region. As the Senior Biosecurity Officer (Operations Lead), you will lead a wide range of diverse biosecurity programmes and flourish in an innovative environment that embraces the latest technology. We’re looking for an ambitious team player with experience in the environmental/biosecurity industry preferably backed with a relevant tertiary qualification. The annual salary range for this role is between $80,000 and $85,000 and will vary depending on what skills and experience you have to offer. Applications close at 5.00 pm on 6 June 2019. 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 jono.underwood@marlborough.govt.nz.
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NIGHT SUPERVISOR The Outward Bound School at Anakiwa is a specialist training provider, which supports people to reach their full potential through challenge in the outdoors. We are looking for a Night Supervisor who is responsible for supervising students in the late evening and overnight at the school. The Night Supervisor will ensure the physical and emotional safety of our students, and provide security of the school grounds, jetty and moorings. Hours of work are generally between 8 pm and 6:30 am on a rostered basis, which is likely to be between 12 and 16 nights per month. A job share arrangement will be considered. Experience with teenage students would be an advantage. A relevant first aid certificate would also be an advantage, but not essential for the right applicant. Training will be provided. Please request a job description and information pack, if you are interested in applying for this position: anakiwa@outwardbound.co.nz Please send your application letter and CV to Rowena Williams: rwilliams@outwardbound.co.nz Applications close: 7th June 2019
Situations Vacant
MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE Teacher Aid Supporting Food and Hospitality 10 hours per week (2 hours per day) Fixed term, part time, term time only. This role includes daily laundering of linen; organisation of kitchen equipment and cleaning product; ordering grocery supplies; maintaining an inventory of plant and kitchen equipment and monitoring equipment safety. The role may sometimes require assisting in some food tech classes, you must enjoy working with young people and be competent in the use of a computer; have a clean driver’s licence and you will be police vetted. Some flexibility when the 2 hours work per day are carried out. Start date negotiable. To apply please email apply@mbc.school.nz a covering letter and CV, attention Nicole Peterson, Assistant Principal, Human Resources.
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Customer Service Officer (Fixed term)
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Marlborough District Council is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally-connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment. Council is looking for someone with a positive attitude and has a passion for ensuring customer satisfaction to assist in Customer Service Team. This is a Fixed Term role for 7 months (Parental Leave). You will need to be a team player, have great inter-personal skills and pick things up quickly. You will need to be able to manage multi-tasks without compromising quality. Customer service representatives at the Marlborough District Council must be accessible, knowledgeable and courteous. You will require excellent listening skills and a willingness to reach solutions for your clients. You will also be required to have a keen eye for detail, and be computer literate. If you would enjoy the opportunity to be the face of a dynamic and progressive council, then this is the role for you. We also offer an hourly rate of pay between $21.00 and $21.50 and will vary depending on what skills and experience you have to offer. Applications close at 5:00 pm on 5 June 2019. 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 the Customer Service Centre Manager on janet.boyce@marlborough.govt.nz.
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Situations vacant at Picton Library
Do you want to join our team at the Picton Library?
Do you enjoy working in a team? Are you energised by people? We are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join the team at the Picton Library and Service Centre to assist in providing excellent customer service. Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Mātauranga opened to the public in its new facility on 29 November 2017. This facility offers both Library and Council functions. The following roles are available: • Library Assistant/Customer Service Officer (Full-time) • Library Assistant (Alternate weekends) These exciting opportunities have arisen as a result of staff moving to other positions within the libraries. You will have a natural affinity with people from all walks of life and have a warm and friendly manner. You will be well organised with a great attention to detail. You will also be confident using new technology. As part of the Picton team you will: • Provide excellent customer service. • Respond to customer enquiries and requests. • Facilitate access and use of Library and Council resources. • Support the acquisition and circulation of library resources. • Support customer use of technology and electronic services. • Help plan and deliver promotions and programmes. It is desirable that you have a familiarity with a library environment and / or relevant experience in frontline customer service. Applications close at 5.00 pm on 4 June 2019. 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 Glenn on glenn.webster@marlborough.govt.nz.
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CLOTHING ALTERATIONS & DRESSMAKING Ready 3 - 7 days Will pick up and deliver Phone Robyn 573 7257 OR 0223172948
POP-UP Bouncy Castle weekend Sunday 2nd/Monday 3rd June at Blenheim Indoor sports discounted presale tickets available
PAINTER Tradesman 30 years experience Free Quotes Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568
WANTED Painting, wallpaper and decorating work Qualified Tradesman Ph John Mills on 574 2466
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Spring Creek School Board of Trustees Election
Declaration of Parent Election Results Parent representative
Notice of AGM 27th Squadron Blenheim Air Training Corps Support Committee Held at RSA Green Room June 10th at 7pm If able to attend please contact Korina on 554 7477
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Declaration of Parent Election Results At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Amanda Hunt Angus Moore Grant Allan Marcus van Asch Tahu Huntley
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ofatTrustee’s Election SchoolBoard commences 9.00am on Tuesday 30th January Declaration of Parent/Staff Election Results Enquiries please phone 578 6250 or email: At -the close of nominations, asprincipal@grovetown.school.nz the number of valid
nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Matthew Large Crystal Pritchard Nicola Moran (Staff Rep) Signed Debbie Wallis Returning Officer
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Board of Trustees Election Declaration of Parent Election Results At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: CROWE: PETER ELKINGTON: MARK IBBOTSON: SARINA STRAKER: ANNA SULEIMAN: KHALID Signed Raelene Gilchrist Returning Officer
Board of Trustees Election Declaration of Parent Results I hereby declare the following duly elected: Ed Chapman-Cohen Sarah Matheson Libby Avery April Morris Returning Officer
February 11, 2018
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Declaration of Parent Election Results At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal than the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Tony Sampson Lana Woolley Gemma Franken. Signed Lorraine Regan Returning Officer
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Madsen Promotions presents The Eagles and Neil Diamond Tribute 14 June Tickets available at Reception $25 Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz
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Death notices BRUNING, Katherine Joyce: died peacefully, on Friday May 24, 2019, at Wairau Hospital. Loved wife of Bob Bruning. Messages to Terry and Val Robinson, 43 Girling Avenue, Blenheim 7201. A memorial service will be held at Bings Motel, 29 Maxwell Road, at 1pm Thursday May 30. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719
WILKINSON, Hazel: Passed away, peacefully, on Friday May 24, 2019 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Dearly loved Mother of Denise and Karen, Mother-in-law of Rob, Grandmother of Ayla, Alex, Tom, Audie, Khandro and Madeline, Great Grandmother of Leo, Tom, Clara, Finn-Lee and Korbin. Messages may be sent to 6A Manor Place, Blenheim 7201. A family farewell will be held in Tauranga at Pyes Pa Cemetery Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road at 11am, Saturday June 1. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719
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PROGRAMME + WORKSHOPS JUNE - JULY 2019
Linkwater Hall, 1351 Queen Charlotte Dr 7th June 1 - 4pm Camera Interest Group - cost $3 Using Lighting techniques (fractal patterns), photo-stitch session (20mins).
In Memoriam
15th June 1 - 4pm WordPress website workshop - cost $3 Robert ph 03 574 2333 to book. A follow-up to WordPress Website Interest Group 20th June 1 - 4pm Linkwater Hall Drop in Day - Brian Cameron 1 on 1 sessions with Robert Boren available Ph 03 574 2333 to book. 20th June 1 - 4pm Picton 1 on 1 sessions with Phillip Middlemiss Ph 021 628 544 to book. 5th July 1 - 4pm Camera Interest Group - cost $3 Shutter speed intro, motion photos, archive - Sports 18th July 1 - 4pm Linkwater Hall Drop in Day - Brian Cameron 1 on 1 sessions with Robert Boren available Ph 03 574 2333 to book. 18th July 1 - 4pm Picton 1 on 1 sessions with Phillip Middlemiss Ph 021 628 544 to book.
A gathering to share memories of Keith will be held on Saturday 1st June at 2 pm, at the Wesley Centre, Blenheim. All welcome
Community notices Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11am-12.30pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St, Blenheim. Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.
In Memoriam
The Blenheim Depression Support Group
"One Love One Life" 13.03.1933
We now meet at the Baptist Church Hall, Beaver Road, Blenheim. Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am. For more details please phone The Baptist Church on 5783676 or Barb on 0277372403.
"Mum Marion"
"Your love is keeping us stronger, we love you Mum, you are beautiful. You have given us strength and compassion. You are the greatest love in my life Mum,I am blessed to have you".
Craft Fair Havelock Town Hall. Queens Birthday weekend June 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 10am-4pm. Lots of crafts, sausage sizzle. Free entry. Supporting Havelock St John Youth Group.
Here in my little bed I lie, Heavenly Father, hear my cry.
Marlborough Community Housie INC.
Acknowledgements
FOLSTER, Heather Anne: Geoffrey, Barbara and Stephen and their families extend their appreciation to everyone who expressed kind condolences and supported us following the passing over of Heather. For the baking, flowers, cards, phone calls thank you, and to those who attended Heather’s funeral and also her carers from Nurse Maude. Thank you to Sowmans especially Paula, Alastair Hebberd for sensitively guiding us through a difficult time. The respect that was given to Heather shall be remembered. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of gratitude to you all.
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Nigel’s birthday surprise LEFT: Happy birthday Nigel! About 70 people turned up at the Marlborough Tennis Club recently for a surprise 90th birthday celebration for Marlborough tennis stalwart Nigel Perry. Nigel is a life member and patron of both the Marlborough Veterans Tennis Club and the Marlborough Tennis Club.
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Cuddon Cycling Marlborough meets at Athletic Park today at 4pm for school cycling training and coaching. Road bike (preferred) or mountain bike. Build up for school events. Suitable for Year 7 upwards. For details contact Warren, phone 5791991 or Graham, phone 578 9921.
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Table tennis competition heats up Different styles were in evidence with Zac hitting some booming forehands and Billy hitting backhand winners. Vanessa played a fast game and impressed with some off the bounce backhands. Nathan Watson easily won his three singles and helped team-mates Steve Rowsell and Peter Wells to doubles wins. Alex Kennedy kept up his 100 per cent record as Tradies beat BFF 8-4. The last four matches of the contest were crucial with Tradies taking these 3-1. Alex had a really tough match against Marlborough’s top woman, Jacqui Wood, before prevailing 1012,14-12,11-6,7-11,11-4. Peter Welsh won a single and was just edged out in four sets by Kylie Hurren before joining with Alex for a doubles win by 14-12 in the fifth
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RIGHT: Nigel Perry's birthday cake, made by Donna Clarke, was a tennis theme and also featured Nigel's camera. Nigel has photographed and recorded all the major tennis events in Marlborough for many years. The cake was a gift from all of the local tennis associations.
The third round of the Marlborough table tennis competition saw three matches decided by a count back of sets. Matt Millar led the way as Two and a Half Men beat KJD “KGB” by two games on the count back after matches were drawn 6 all. Matt won his five matches including a doubles win with Rob Honour by 6-11,11-8,5-11,11-5,11-8 over Ken Thompsett and Jeff Sawyer. Rob won a single with some good topspin shots while fill-in player Peter Cowdrey picked up a doubles win and took sets from his opponents. Ken and Jeff shared four singles wins, with Dennis Burkhart beating Peter in five sets. Forrest Gump beat Spirited 7-5 with all three team members, Zac Cowdrey, Billy Hebberd and Vanessa Wood-Lin, winning two singles.
set. Malcolm Honour won a single at number three. Jacqui and Kylie shared the points for BFF. Matt’s Mussels beat Battlers 23 games to 22 on a count back. This was a fascinating match as the top two players in each team won two singles. Matt Pigou beat Simon Bishell and then lost to Jason Kennedy 6-11,4-11, 11-7,11-7,11-8. Josh Sim came from two sets to one behind to beat Jason and then lost to Simon in four sets. The number three players played vital roles, with Barbara Burkhart winning a double with Josh. Marcus Osborne won a single and a double for Battlers. In the third match decided by a count back, Schnippelkönige prevailed 23 games to 21 over Will’s Winners. Matthias Krönert was in good touch but was taken to four sets by Will.
John Diamanti beat Will earlier in the night to give his side the lead. Warren Haszard won two singles for Will’s Winners while Marion Wood did well to overcome a fifth set deficit to beat promising junior, Joseph Ruwhiu. Points: Two and a Half Men (Matt M) 25; Forrest Gump (Zac ) 22; Tradies (Alex) 22; Schnippelkönige (Matthias) 21; KJD “KJB” (Ken) 21; BFF (Jacqui) 19;p Spirited (Nathan) 17; Matt’s Mussels (Matt P) 17; Battlers (Jason) 16; Will’s Winners (Will) 15. The Marlborough teams to play in the South Island Teams Tournament in Christchurch on Saturday 1 June are. Men: Marlborough 1, Nathan Watson, Alex Kennedy, Matthias Krönert. Marlborough 2: Matt Millar, Matt Pigou, Sam Flaherty. Women: Jacqui Wood, Marion Wood. Under-18 Girls: Hannah Smit, Sophie Woodhouse. Under-15 Boys: Rory Osborne, Joseph Ruwhiu, Alec Dodson. Under-13 Boys: Peyton Ritchie, Theodore Sandford-Jury, Tama Cresswell. The first named in each section is the captain.
The Marlborough Harrier Club meets at the Oliver Park clubrooms on Thursday at 6pm for a pack/training run or walk. Reflector gear is compulsory. Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome. Everyone is welcome to participate. On Saturday we meet at the Rifle Range car park at 2pm. With this being Queen’s Birthday weekend, this is an informal pack run over the Wither Hills or Taylor River walkway. If you ant to run with someone then turn up, but no activities have been arranged. Post run you can use the coffee cart for refreshments. The Mt Vernon Grand Traverse is on June 9. A club fundraiser, open to the public. Two courses, 17kms and 11kms hill run, starting at 700 Redwood St car park to the Wither Hills Farm Park. Also Kid’s 2km challenge. Register online by going to http://www.harriers.net.nz/ events/mtvernon/ Open now. We have entries already so enter online to avoid the queue at registration.
Whitehead Park bowls Results from recent matches played at the Whitehead Park Bowls Club. Wednesday, mixedtTriples: 1st_ Trish Downs, Adrienne Waters, Bob Taylor; 2nd John Romano, Val Richards, Harry Bunt; 3rd Rex Bovey, Mike Sextus, Ian McEldowney. Saturday,4th round of the winter fives: 1st Bowl-U- Over- Roberta Marshall, Sandy Marshall, John Bate; Gordon Devlin, Val Montgomery. 2nd Whitehead Park: John McCarthy, Reg Tasker, Bev Newell, Nancy Croad, Bob Taylor, Al Hunphreys.
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Results from recent matches played at Rarangi Golf Club. May 22, men’s stableford: John Cootes 44; Dick Hubert 38; Arthur Ross 38; Terry Lane 37; John Jones 36; Mike Walker 36; Geoff Barnett 36; Steven Fagan 36; Murray Ingram 36. May 23, ladies hidden partners stableford: Sue Godsiff 38 & Wendy Swanson 33 = 71; Margaret York 32 & Sue Godsiff 38 = 70 on c/b; Joy Brehaut 37 & Joy Ashby 33 = 70; Trish Robertson 33 & Diane Betts 35 = 68. May 25, monthly mug, men gross: Tony Nichol 75. Nett: Andrew Hickey 66; David Robertson 66; Clarry Neame
Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club. May 16, par: John Cootes +8; Mike McConnell +3; Graeme Daines +3; Leo McKendry +3; Dave Naldaway +2, Ezra +2, Phil Starkey +2; Gorgan Fudge +1, Doug Shaw +1, Blue Arthur +1. Nine holes: Jan DeZwart 22; Ivan Neame 17. May 18, men’s medal: Phil Starkey 66; Ross Agnew 68; P. Noarov 69; B. Brown 70; B. Asplet 70; M. Belk 70; B.Penington 70; Luke Yarrall 70; Aby Atkinson 71; Terry Poa 71; Trent Davies 71; Lord James 71; Graeme Daines 72; Michael Daines 72; Arnold Newman 72; Dave Menzies 72; Wolfie 72. Geoffrey T Sowman Prize NTP: for 2 on 9/18 Murray Belk. Fairweathers
Results from recent matches played at the Marlborough Golf Club. May 21, women’s 9 hole Irish stableford: Vivienne Boyle 40; Pam Morris 40; Neryl Savage 35; Leigh Andrews 30. May 22, women’s net medal, div.1: Julie Nicolle 75; Jane Anderson-Bay 75. Div.2:Janet Leith 76; Lorraine Walton 77. Div.3:Lyndy Larkin 77; Kath Elley 79; Debra Nicholls 81. May 23, men’s stableford, div.1: Jock Glennie 42; David Lightfoot 37; Murray Swanson 36; Ken Bennett 35; Terry Shagin 35; Hugh Bay 34; Graeme Glackin 34. Div.2:Stuart Parker 48; Jeff Clarke 40; Alastair Boyle 38; Ross
70; Allan Ryder 70; Dennis Wye 71; Terence Grant 71; Jerome January 71. L adies gross: Andrea Corbett. Nett: Pat Olliver 68; Marilyn Smith 76; Helen Neame 77 on c/b Diane McCarthy. May 26, hidden holes stableford, men: John Cootes 26; Phil Hill 24; Bruce Curgenven 23. Ladies: Diane McCarthy 24; Pat Olliver 22. Coming events: Wednesday, men’s midweek golf, 11am start. Thursday, past members st ableford, 10 am st ar t . Saturday, Irish stableford, 12pm start .Sunday, stroke, 11am start.
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Prize 6/15, Dave Menzies. May 20, 9 hole stableford, men: Les Boniface 21; Paddy Couchman 21; Bob Tapp 20; Dave Menzies 20; Jan DeZwart 19; Ian Clark 19; Alan Martin 18; Hay Montgomery 18; Gary Blake 18; Doug Shaw 18; Ivan Neame 17; Brian Burgess 17. Women: Christine Smith 22; Lyn Naysmith 19; Kay Ayson 17; Jan Blake 16. May 22, LGU medal: 0-29, Lorraine Graves 102-28-74, Judith Batty 9217-75, Rachel Bell 103-28-75; 30+ Dawn Walker 117-43-74, Shirley Godsiff 110-35-75. Nine holes: Joy Croft nett 39. Coming events: Wednesday, stableford. Thursday, medal + putts.
Inder 36; George Mitchinson 35; Lyndsay Burrow 35; Robin Taylor 34; Russell Law 34; John Rodgers 34. May 25, women’s stableford, div.1: Julie Nicolle 30. Div.2: Julia Knowles 30. Div.3: Pat O’Brien 38; Lyndy Larkin 34; Vivienne Boyle 33. Men’s stableford, div.1: Paul Silke 42; Bob Nicolle 40; Arthur Dovey 39; Denis Tocker 38; Chris Dewet 38; Allan Parker 38; Richard Barnes 37; Kevin Hawkins 36; Ian Newport 36; Ravi Johl 36; Glenn Kirkwood 35; David Lightfoot 35; Bede O’Malley 35; Brent Flintoft 35. Div.2: Jeff Clarke 38; Richard McLean 37; Brian Chippendale 37; Lyndsay Burrow 37; Terry Shagin 37; Alastair Boyle 36.
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