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By Bill McElhinney Little Gordy Minehan is beaming as he trots around on Tosca the horse at Marlborough Riding for Disabled.

Gordy, who has Down Syndrome, has been coming to a ground-breaking Early Intervention Programme at RDA since he was 13 months old.

“He’s made so much progress since then,” the programme’s founder, Roslein Wilkes, says.

“When he first came he was just

pushing himself along the floor on his back.

“Now he’s walking, riding on his own and speaking and learning new social skills.”

Roslein says the programme, catering to children aged from one to five years, was started in 2014 partly because parents with disabled children can often feel isolated from other parents, and many experience loneliness as a result.

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Little Gordy Minehan is enjoying his ride on Tosca, assisted by Jeanette Maher, RDA coach Mandy Macfarlane and trainee coach Clinton Whyte.

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“It can be hard for parents with disabled children to relate with others not in the same situation,” Roslein says.

“In this programme, because the children are meeting similar goals in the same timeframe, the parents are able to share their experiences and milestones with each other.”

During these sessions, both the children and their parents participate together in the activities, typically spending about two hours at the group.

Along with their 30 minute riding therapy, the children are also based in a classroom environment, under the guidance of physiotherapist and occupational and speech therapists who work on their fine motor skills by using play dough, building blocks and other tools.

The initial group was made up of eight children aged from

14 months to four years old, each with a range of physical, intellectual and social disabilities including cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy and other rare disorders.

In this environment they are able to focus on their individual goals, writing up their progress in their exercise books, as some of them learn to walk or talk for the first time.

Roslein says that they are fortunate to have the support of a local paediatrician and therapists to assist with the programme.

“Nothing like this exists in Blenheim currently, and there was a definite need for a programme that combines classroom-based activities with horse therapy,” Roslein says.

To date the programme has been a success, with the children involved able to achieve their individual goals and improve their quality of life.

RDA coach Roslein Wilkes, centre, with early intervention volunteers Moira Costello, left, and Judith Cleary.

Roslein says that being involved in this programme has been a heart-warming experience.

“Watching these little ones becoming more mobile and confident, and to see their parents interacting and helping each other, has been absolutely

fantastic.”

The group, which operates on a Wednesday morning from 9.30-12pm, now has space for more youngsters as some of the older ones will be moving on.

If you are interested in joining up, contact Roslein: 021 257 4616.

More success for Girls’ College choir Marlborough Girls’ College senior choir, Ovation, are thrilled to have been recognised as being in the top 30 college choirs in the country.

Ovation attended the Big Sing regional competition in Nelson recently, and out of the three main categories of songs that were compulsory to perform, Ovation won the Category of Other Styles with their Bulgarian folk song, Ergen Deda.

They were runner up in the other two categories, New Zealand music and Choral Art Song. The choir was also the only group to be awarded a Highly Commended certificate for their very polished programme, conductor, Robin Randall, says.

“The wait was then on for the announcement of the choirs who would be selected to go through to the national finale to be held in Dunedin, or through to the Cadenza final which will be held in Timaru,” Robin says.

“This was a massive job for the four national adjudicators as they met to go through the 260 competing choirs to select their top 24, plus five reserves, and the next best 12 choirs from three regions who would be the finalists for the Cadenza final either in Rotorua, Whanganui or Timaru.

“When the announcement was delivered, Ovation were super excited to be selected as a reserve for the main event, Finale in Dunedin.

"We're in Cadenza!" Conductor Robin Randall and Ovation choir members were super excited when they heard they had been selected for the national finale to be held in Dunedin.

“As they were recognised as being in the top 30 choirs in the country, they received automatic inclusion into the Cadenza final in Timaru in mid-August.”

Robin says this is a huge achievement for the choir and well deserved recognition for the total dedication and hard work this group of talented singers has put in.

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Stars in Your Eyes tickets now on sale Tickets for the Stars in Your Eyes show are now on sale. The cost is $73 including Ticketek fees and are already selling well.

The show is being held at the ASB Theatre on Saturday, August 17 and tickets can be purchased at the theatre’s booking office or at www.ticketek.co.nz The evening begins with drinks and nibbles in the theatre foyer before moving through to the theatre’s main auditorium for the show.

Final call for entries – Grandparents Competition Long-serving Citizens Advice Bureau volunteers were honoured on Tuesday. Jill Van Angeren (left) was made a life member. Elizabeth Winter and Alan McEvoy are retiring after years of service.

CAB stalwarts honoured

By Bill McElhinney Local volunteers who have helped hundreds of people over the years were honoured this week at a special Citizens Advice Bureau gathering.

At a lunch at the Taylor Restaurant at the Clubs of Marlborough on Tuesday, Mayor John Leggett presented special awards to three volunteers: Alan McEvoy and Elizabeth Winter who are retiring after years of service, and Jill Van Angeren, who was made a life member.

Trevor Dennis was also honoured, but was unable to be at the gathering.

The occasion was also a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Citizens Advice Marlborough.

The CAB opened its doors for the first time on June 25, 1979, with the aim of dispensing free, friendly

and confidential advice to people in Marlborough.

It followed several years of research by a dedicated and concerned group of people who recognised the need for such a service to the community.

“So many of you have done such great work in the community over the years,” Mayor John Leggett said.

“When I retire, I hope I might join you!”

“Nothing beats talking to someone who listens, someone who cares.

And you’re there because you care,” CAB national vice-president, Heather Thomas, told the volunteers.

Gordon Strang, co-board chairperson, thanked the award recipients, saying Trevor Dennis had given 14 years’ service to the bureau and had been their go to – computer expert.

Alan McEvoy has been a team member of the Bureau since 2003 and has been on the management committee and held the office of chairperson for several years as well as the publicity officer.

Elizabeth Winter has been a member of the Marlborough CAB since 1986, and during this time has been chairperson, training convenor and information officer.

Jill Van Angeren has been a member of the Bureau for nearly 25 years and during this time has overseen many changes, often being the driving force behind those changes.

Jill joined the team at the Bureau in 1983 and over this first period of service she was co-ordinator, information officer, training team member and management team member.

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Jill was elected to the national committee in 1989, elected vice president in 1990 and national president in November 1994. She was awarded a Life Membership of CABNZ in 2000.

Jill then took a 10 year break and re-joined in 2013, continuing to fully contribute to the operation of the Marlborough office. She was re-elected to the management team in 2014 and still leads the training team.

New CAB members who received their Certificates of Accreditation at the lunch were Carol Lake, Dawn Hammond, Bernice Spowart, and Helen Wick. Gillian Mutch and Beverley Lindsay were unable to attend.

Gordon Strang and Grace Vaate, currently resources person, were presented with Five Year Awards.

Entries for the Sun’s Grandparents of the Year Competition close at the end of today, however late entries will be accepted for one more week only. Get in quick so you don’t miss out. Read more about it on page 14.

Picton’s air quality study Marlborough District Council, in conjunction with NIWA is set to begin a year-long study into Picton’s air quality.

This week a number of meteorological stations and air quality transmitters will be installed at several locations around Picton. The transmitters will record air quality through both a winter and a summer, operating from July until the end of winter 2020.

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60 years married!

By Aimee O’Hagan “For it to work, you’ve got to work together.”

That’s the advice of Blenheim couple, June and Bruce Laurenson, anyway.

The couple also recommends always showing”loyalty, honesty, and commitment”.

This coming Thursday (July 4), they are set to celebrate a particularly special wedding anniversary: the two have been married for 60 years.

Going out for dinner on Thursday evening and having family and friends over the following weekend is June and Bruce’s plan for celebrating this significant milestone.

The two met shortly before Christmas in 1958, and got engaged in April 1959. By the time mid-July rolled around, they were married.

Both parties were in Fiji at the time, with June working for the Bank of New Zealand and

Bruce working for the airforce.

“I met up with a boy I used to go to school with – he was in the airforce,” June says of how she came to meet her husband-to-be.

“He said, ‘There’s this guy I want you to meet’... And it was Bruce!”

The two were only 21 years of age when they got married.

“I think when you’re that young, you sort of grow up together,” June says.

Shortly after June and Bruce were married, Bruce was posted back to NZ to work in the airforce at Woodbourne.

Since then, he has worked for Safe Air as an engineer and flown to the Chatham Islands as a flight attendant 499 times. (“I’d had enough by then!”

Bruce laughs.)

Amongst other jobs, June worked at Marlborough Girls’ College as a full-time teacher from 1976 until 2002, with the intention of retiring – only to be

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Bruce and June Laurenson have been married for an amazing 60 years!

brought back again the following year. After that, June worked as a reliever and supervised exams.

This year is the first year she has not gone back “in some form or another”.

Since getting married, the

couple have had three children – Raewyn, Richard, and Kim – and four grandchildren.

“For me, I made a commitment and that was that,” June says.

“Same, exactly the same!”

Bruce agrees.

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By Aimee O’Hagan Next week’s two day season of DANCE On Grove’s ‘Don Quixote’ is not only set to feature “vibrant music and outstanding local talent”, but also two special, highly accomplished dancers from overseas – one of whom is Marlborough’s own Joshua Guillemot-Roderson.

Joshua is dancing as the character, Basilio, in the “interesting and highpaced” ballet, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday night at Blenheim’s ASB Theatre.

“Josh began dancing at the age of three, competing in competitions and working his way up the ladder to success,” DANCE On Grove director, Jeannie Mark, says of her former student.

“He was accepted into ‘Juilliard’ in New York where he studied for three years.

“Josh graduated in 2017 and was offered a contract with Houston Ballet as an apprentice, and in 2018 he moved into Corps de Ballet.

“Houston Ballet is considered the fourth largest company in the world.”

Dancing alongside him as Kitri will be Caroline Perry – who is a member of Corps de Ballet, another graduate of the

Houston Ballet Academy, and has travelled all the way from California to exclusively perform in the Blenheim production.

“Caroline is performing because [another Blenheim native,] Samantha Grammer, who was originally dancing the role of Kitri, is sadly injured,” Jeannie explains.

“Sam has been training in Brisbane this year at the Queensland Academy, but there will be another opportunity to showcase her in Marlborough.”

Jeannie adds that seeing Joshua and Caroline perform together is a “win for Marlborough audiences” and a “one-off opportunity”.

“There would rarely be an opportunity to see two dancers from Houston Ballet perform live outside of company performances, as they do not generally tour,” she says.

“The students at DANCE On Grove are eagerly waiting to slot the pair into the ballet, which will be a highlight in their life they will not forget.”

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

Change to Blenheim bus timetable

Cuppa for a cause

Changes to Blenheim’s bus timetable come into force on Monday 1 July 2019, in an effort to ensure the service runs on time. This change will see the bus’s six circuits a day reduced to four circuits.

The circuit is divided into two loops servicing north and south routes, but with only a one minute interval between the two loops the bus is often late.

Council finance and information supervisor David Craig said recent changes to the Employment Relations Act, which requires minimum rest breaks and meal breaks to be scheduled for bus drivers, also contributed to the decision to reduce the number of bus circuits.

“The changes to the timetable will comply with new legislation and keep buses running on time,” David said.

“We hope to carry the same volume of passengers but have more passengers on each of the four circuits.”

Mayor John Leggett hosted members of the Marlborough Multicultural Centre and guests as part of a ‘Cuppa for a Cause’ in the Council Chambers last Friday.

Cuppa for a Cause is the brainchild of Council’s women councillors and over the years has helped raise money for a range of causes. It has also encouraged more women to become familiar with the workings of Council.

Friday’s Cuppa was held in aid of what Mayor Leggett described as “an extremely relevant cause; the Marlborough Multicultural Centre.”

“Marlborough Multicultural Centre

The new timetable will not affect the trials of new bus routes, including return services to Renwick and Picton, which are currently being developed.

For a copy of the new timetable please visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/parkingroads-and-transport/blenheim-bus-service

Manager, Margaret Western, and her volunteers do invaluable work, helping our newest residents adapt to their new environment and become accustomed to our ways. I don’t imagine it’s ever easy - leaving family and friends behind and adjusting to a new way of life,” Mayor Leggett said.

“Friday’s Cuppa for a cause raised $351 for the Marlborough Multicultural Centre which is fantastic,” he said.

“Events like this remind us that one of the reasons our district is such a good place to live is because we are willing to try and help each other.”

Community awards recognise our volunteers Marlborough’s inaugural Volunteer Community Awards were held last week.

A partnership between Volunteer Marlborough and the Council, the awards recognise voluntary groups who make a valuable contribution to our community.

Mayor John Leggett congratulated all of those who took part.

“Volunteer organisations do fantastic work in our community, across an amazing number of clubs, organisations and causes; these awards recognise that work,” Mayor Leggett said.

Of the 23 nominations received, the judging panel had the tough task of selecting a winner and runner up for each of the four award categories. The panel took into consideration the effectiveness of the activity, the impact on the community, volunteer input and the number of people who benefit.

While the awards are not for individual

recognition, the panel agreed that a Community Star Award was warranted.

The winners and runners up of the awards are as follows: Arts, Culture & Heritage: Marlborough Civic Orchestra (winner); Picton Maritime Festival Trust (runner up) Community/Social Services: Selmes Garden Trust (winner); Marlborough Hospice Trust (runner up), LandSAR Marlborough (commendation) Sport & Recreation: Marlborough Touch – Junior (winner); Hockey Marlborough (runner up) Child/Youth Development: Graeme Dingle Foundation (winner equal) Marlborough Youth Trust (winner equal) Community Star Award: Bryan Strong For further information go to www.marlborough.govt.nz/our-community/ grants-and-awards/marlborough-volunteercommunity-awards

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(Left to right) Councillor Nadine Taylor, Margaret Western, Councillor Jenny Andrews, Mayor John Leggett and Councillor Cynthia Brooks enjoy a cuppa for a cause

Positive Ageing – Keep warm this winter Winter has arrived and brought cold temperatures, frosty mornings and rain.

While no one likes being cold, it is important that older people stay warm.

Older adults are more vulnerable to cold weather as the skin’s protective abilities, bone strength and the body’s ability to regulate temperature all decrease with age.

There are a number of ways to ward off the cold. Keep your hands and face warm by wearing gloves and a hat. Wrapping a scarf around your face will help to warm the air you breathe. Several thin layers of clothing will keep you warmer than one thick layer, as the layers trap warm air. Clothes made from wool or fleecy

synthetic fibres such as polyester are a better choice than cotton. Start with thermal underwear, warm tights or socks.

If you’re sitting down, a shawl or blanket will provide a lot of warmth. Try to keep your feet up, as the air is cooler at ground level.

Use a hot water bottle, wheat bag or an electric blanket to warm the bed, but never use a hot water bottle and electric blanket together - this can be dangerous.

It’s important to check whether your electric blanket can be kept on all night or whether it’s only designed to warm the bed before you get in. You will also need to get your electric blanket checked every three years to make sure it is safe.

Run your tap first Many water sources used for public water supplies in New Zealand are plumbosolvent. This means that the water is slightly acidic and can dissolve metals such as lead and copper out of brass fittings, if the tap has not been used for a period of time.

Council’s water supplies are plumbosolvent in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick, Havelock and Wairau Valley.

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Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mug full of water from your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings.

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Why have lots of people been taken off the hospital waiting list with no explanation. They run out of money again or just protecting their bonuses?

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Marlborough roading

Jetstar Come on Marlborough, lets give the monopolistic Air New Zealand some competition, to get cheaper airfares for us beleaguered travellers.

We only want a fair go.

Doesn’t contain virus Read this in a magazine last week, a doctors answer to the question can the flu vaccine make you get a bad flu?

No the vaccine doesn’t contain any virus so it’s impossible. You may get a sore arm, or fever for a couple of days but these side effects are nothing compared to being infected with influenza.

True story Tell you what’s true and happened, my dad had racing pigeons at home years ago. Native wood pigeon showed up to see dads pigeons, sat on the roof, unreal.

I know I am not the only person disgusted with Marlborough roading, especially SH 1.

I see new Amco railings being installed in many ridiculous area’s.

One would have thought, improve the road surfaces, that would be safer than railings???

Most railings, are only good for future repairing rip-offs, NOT SAFETY ???

GET THE ROADS SORTED ???

About 5 weeks ago, walking up quail stream, did anyone else smell the methane gas coming from the landfill over the hill.

It was horrible. I wonder what the council have to say about it with the hot topic of global warming in the media lately.

Wasn’t cheap To cheapskate. I had a premium economy seat, so wasn’t just a seat as you say, and it wasn’t cheap.

Was very disappointed.

3.65% Rate Rise Unaffordable. A review of all council spending by an independent professional is an obvious must.

The same old submitters to the Draft Annual/ Long Term plans get their top ups from the ratepayers and the ratepayers’ reserves. How about a big ‘NO’.

Cemetery fees hike Ratepayers are also the users of cemeteries.

We will be expecting a big ‘YES’ to the submissions to next year’s Draft Plan process for status quo - 70% ratepayer/30% user pay split.

A big thanks to James at 2degrees for all your help sorting out my phones. Fantastic friendly service.

Not a chance Not the slightest chance of catching the flu at public toilets. It’s transmitted by air!

If someone sneezes near you there is a likelihood of catching it. Worst place might be a bus.

Awesome deliverer The paper deliverer in the Hillside Tce area is awesome, she’s out delivering early on her scooter before school, even on the frosty mornings.

We want you to know we appreciate your efforts.

Postshop bus Saving a 7km plus round trip on our mobility scooter to town and very expensive breakdown, we must surely get a mobile post bus! It would daily serve Woodbourne, Omaka, Taylor Pass, Witherlea, Redwoodtown, Riverlands and homes with easy access, no queues and a set timetable.

Started in mere weeks-before a bus to Renwick ever will start! Lets just do it-oops a hurdle-it’s a bloody good idea! Saving the carbon footprint of single suppose vehicles.

True hero People like Des Watson are the true heroes.

Scum bags who dump rubbish are not, if you can afford petrol to drive out of town to dump rubbish then you can afford to go to the council dump. No excuse.

Lucky to have a house I wonder

Methane

Fantastic, friendly service

Just some interesting statistics to contemplate, in this weeks sports draws I discovered that there were scheduled to play 1148 netballers, 925 footballers, 765 rugby players and 682 hockey players, so I wonder if these are consistent numbers for the season.

Can’t judge I have a tattoo and only got it a year or so ago.

I’ve had cancer twice and I have tattooed words on my arm that have given me hope and courage everyday to fight this disease.

You can’t judge people by a tattoo if you don’t know the meaning behind it. Having a tattoo doesn’t stop you doing your job, it’s small minded people that do.

Re Housing NZ. Any house is going to be cold in winter if you dont have heating on. Nothing to do with the house. You’re lucky you have a house!!

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Car lights We live in a rural area and travel to Blenheim weekly. It’s amazing the amount of drivers who travel without lights on these foggy, frosty mornings. You may think you can see, but we can’t see you. Please, all drivers, let commonsense prevail and turn your lights on.

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Charity A lot of criticism, dare I say judgement, on the lack of charity by others. Thought provoking for me as charity means tolerance in judging others.

Bullying Bullying is alive and well in Blenheim work places, when is it going to change?

Rain cancellations Record amount of games cancelled so far at Cricket World cup due to rain.

Wonder what global warming alarmists will call it? Another sign? A catastrophic event maybe?

Shout out Big shout out to local logging trucks, especially on Picton highway, no pressure on you.

Blenheim shrinking?

Blenheim pride When is the wooden barrier at GROVETOWN going to be fixed? It would take 20 minutes on the outside. It’s a state highway, have some pride.

It’s been like that for MONTHS!!!

Post Shop and private boxes gone to town, bus service shrinking (saving the sponsor costs), if you miss the bus after standing in line - well uber.

Oops none yet either.

The Redwood pub rumoured to be next, reducing patrons! My goodness what next? Politicians?

Aha, see not all bad news!

Superannuation

Who cares Regarding disliking being served by people with tattoos... Who cares what the person who serves you looks like! As long as they are providing you with decent service.

Whoever pushes the age of eligibility out for superannuation is going to be responsible for the deaths of a lot of New Zealanders.

Whose idea?

Better ways There are far better ways of expressing one’s individuality than by permanently disfiguring oneself.

Movie advertised for 6pm but you have to sit through half an hour of ads first. Could of stayed and watched tv at home. Whose dumb idea was this?

Like sheep through a dip Supermarkets. I agree with person over getting card, etc. back into purse after purchase. We stand in line like others. With patience. Then it’s like putting sheep through a dip.

Once we’ve spent our money, it’s like move on.

Next. Also... you can keep your cheaper than NZ, South Africa wine. Some of us like a low alcohol wine which is hard to find in bottles. So will continue to pay more for NZ casks and support us.

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Trio happy to share their talents with youngsters

Comedy duo Bethel (far left) and Ethel (far right) put on a hilarious performance last Saturday at Rapaura School's Bingo Night fundraiser. They are pictured with Rapaura School principal Michelle Spencer and event organiser Hannah Price.

Comedy bingo a sellout

By Celeste Alexander What do you get when you combine bingo, crazy hats and a chocolate wheel?

You get a hilarious fundraising event that draws a big crowd!

That is exactly what Rapaura School achieved last Saturday when they held their Bingo Night at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

The star attraction were performing duo, Ethel and Bethel the ‘bingo babes’ who brought their comedic bingo event to Blenheim as part of the school’s fundraising.

The idea for this came from Rapaura School parent Hannah Price who had heard about how entertaining they were.

“I’d never seen them in action before but wow, they really made this event a huge success… it was a sell-out,” she says.

The Ethel and Bethel comedy act is based on a couple of old biddies who love nothing more than a few rounds of bingo with a bunch of good folk looking for a fun filled night out.

Their unique brand of bingo is coupled with humour and spontaneous performance outbursts. They have been touting their crazy old lady ways at social and fundraising events for a few years now and are described as “fabulous”.

“They were absolutely amazing! They were true professionals from the mo-

ment they arrived at the venue at 5pm in character, and they interacted with the crowd and had everyone laughing. I never did meet the ladies behind Ethel and Bethel,” Hannah says Ethel and Bethel also ran the fundraising throughout the evening, helping Rapaura School to raise around $13,000.

“We don’t have a final amount just yet, but it’s still more than I anticipated so thank you to everyone who came along and supported this event,” Hannah says.

Plans are underway and a date is booked to bring Ethel and Bethel back in 2020 for another Rapaura School fundraiser, so watch this space!

By Bill McElhinney A talented young musical trio will be offering free concerts and advice when they visit Blenheim next week.

TrioNique is a flute sax piano trio which brings together the versatility of Clare Penny - flutes, Tomomi Johnston - saxophones and virtuoso Brazilian pianist Camila Oliveira at the piano.

Originally formed during post-graduate study at Auckland University, the group is developing a reputation for delivering sparkling concerts full of fun and flair, filled with melody and musical diversity.

When they visit Blenheim next Friday, they are offering a free concert for students at

Marlborough Girls College and are dropping in to the Ashwood Park Retirement Village with a musical offering to share with residents and their families.

They are also working with students from the Marlborough Development Orchestra’s Theory Club, before giving a public concert at St Andrews Church in Henry St at 7pm, with tickets available at the door.

The group’s multi-national make-up (Japan, Brazil and Aotearoa) is reflected in their Blenheim programme, which includes a specially arranged version of the evocative Japanese song Haru No Umi - The Sea in Spring, featuring

the unusual combination of soprano sax and alto flute, imitating the sound of Japan’s traditional shakuhachi flute.

Multi instrumentalism is another notable hallmark of the trio, who take pleasure in sharing various flute and sax combinations with their audiences.

“As musicians, it is our privilege to connect with people through music, to inspire, to bring happiness,” flautist Clare Penny says..

“To hear professional musicians live can be a hugely influential experience for school-aged music students, and wonderful for older folk who maybe can’t get out to a concert.”

TrioNique featuring Tomomi Johnston - saxophones, Clare Penny - flutes and virtuoso Brazilian pianist Camila Oliveira, will share their musical talents with young and old in Blenheim next week.

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Mostly Barnabas Fund who support families at the bottom of the heap who get no other help.  What’s your favourite kind of dessert?

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Cuddle Libby or go for a blast on my mountain bike.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

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Les Miserables.

Moving home, making changes: By Wally Richards I recently moved our home to Marton.

For the last seven years we have been living above a warehouse in Palmerston North which has been very handy, as there is only a staircase to traverse to be at work.

The warehouse will be still used for packaging products and sending out orders with a 40 min drive to work and back home.

Our Marton house is an older one originally built about 1920 and then added on, and on so it’s a fairly big house now.

Having purchased the place last year, we have been making renovations to suit our life style, adding a second kitchen adjoining the existing one so we can have a gas hob and breakfast island and a second bathroom with another toilet, shower and a laundry.

The section is two lawns front and back with a good amount of weeds and suckers from the tree roots. The front lawn is in better shape and maybe some time I will kill it off and re-sow a nice looking lawn.

One thing that surprised me is there are no fruit trees, not even a lemon, which is unusual for a older property.

That will soon change, as I have many container grown trees and roses that would like to feel the earth on their roots.

There are two old raised flower gardens in the front of the house that they used broken concrete to raise, which is something I have not seen for a long time.

As there is no entrance in the centre of the front anymore I may need to use the broken concrete theme to make it into one long raised garden.

leaves, and applied them to where the raised vegetable gardens used to be.

I noticed when I cleaned the gutters a few weeks back there was a lot of old leaves and muck that would become a problem.

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When curled these fitted nicely into the spouting, preventing leaves from getting into the spouting.

The leaves would sit there until a wind blew them off the roof.

It took less than half the roll to do the whole house, so have ample to use as netting.

As this is the best time to transplant trees I will be busy with this, as well as sorting out lots of other things.

There is ample convolvulus growing in the gardens, so I will be attacking that with some ammonium sulphamate to get rid of it and the other weeds.

There are some mature specimens of magnolia and camellia in the front and the front side of the house with some natives squeezing their way through all the foliage.

A nice rimu has reached the height of the power lines that pass by on the front corner of the section.

At the back is an excellent manuka specimen along with a few large deciduous ornamentals, which means I have a lot of leaves to use in the gardens.

On a recent visit I saw that the back lawn was covered with leaf fall, so I put the catcher on the mower and cut the lawn to pick up the clippings, along with the

Blenheim Community constable Russ Smith Frost is more severe at daybreak, so be prepared for this after it becomes light.

Winter driving requires care

By Blenheim Community Constable Russ Smith The very low temperatures we are experiencing overnight lately mean that driving in the morning and overnight carries some risk. To reduce your chance of crashing, here’s some advice: • Never drive with ice or condensation obscuring any of your vehicle windows.

Having any of your 360 degree view obstructed increases your risk of a crash and it’s also a driving infringement you can be fined for.

• Frost is more severe at daybreak, so be prepared for this after it becomes light.

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Alyssums - shopping made easy Someone once said; “If you shop for yourself first, then shopping for others is easy”.

And what better place to do this than at Alyssums on Queen Street!

The store is owned by Cheryl Greer who first established it in 1988. It’s best known for being a shopping hotspot for all ages looking for gifts, homewares and something special for themselves.

“There is a gift for everybody and we love welcoming people in to browse through the store,” Cheryl says.

Alyssums Gifts, Home & Kitchen owner Cheryl Greer says there is When Cheryl says ‘there’s something for everybody’, she means it! something for everyone instore.

“We have everything from baby and christening gifts, jewellery, Kiwiana, art and homewares, through to high end tableware. And don’t forget, we sell balloons for all occasions.

“Selling Kiwi made and sustainable products is also important to us as we care about our planet and our customers,” Cheryl says.

Once customers have found their perfect gift Cheryl and her friendly team offer free gift wrapping.

What more could you want? There really is no way to list everything that Alyssums has to offer, so call in and see for yourself.

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Debbie on Queen “I never dreamed of success, I worked for it!” - A quote that perfectly sums up Debbie Webster, franchise owner of Mike Pero Real Estate in Marlborough.

Twelve months ago Debbie celebrated a significant milestone, 20 years working in real estate and moved into her new Queen Street corner office in July 2018. Not one to boast of her successes, Debbie remains humble and 100 percent focused on one goal - doing right by her clients.

“For me, my focus is on the listing. I take whatever time is needed to clearly explain the process to my clients, making sure they are happy and comfortable.

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Because of her tireless efforts more and more people are choosing to list with Mike Pero Real Estate. She actually cares about the individual reasons why folk have to sell.

“Every seller and their needs are different and every property is different so I treat each client accordingly.

“No matter what you do in life, having that passion for what you do is the key and this is priceless,” she says.

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Friday 28 Library Monthly Book Sale: With something for everyone from adult fiction, non-fiction and large print titles through to magazines and children’s books. Be sure to get in quickly before they disappear. Today, Saturday and Sunday. Open library hours.

Rainbow Ski Area Opening Day 2019: Get your skis and boards waxed, your boots fitted and head on up to Rainbow Ski Area for the first day of opening season. Date subject to change due to weather conditions.

Rainbow Ski Area, Nelson Lakes, National Park Rainbow Skifield Road.

The Marlborough Jazz Quartet: Join Peter, Tony, Coral and guest with their refreshing, down to earth Jazz, Evergreens and great Old School Rhythms. 5.30pm. 5Tapped, 30 Scott Street.

Bolivia Cards And Rummy O: Love cards, come and join in. Bolivia cards every Friday 1pm-4pm. Also Rummy O every Monday 12.30pm4pm. Blenheim Bowling Club Hall, 65a Weld Street.

Games, Coffee, Gelato And Cakes: What more could you ask for. A variety of games on offer or bring your own to play. Open late every Friday and Wednesday for game night. Delicia Ice Cream Café, 4 Scott Street.

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

The Diversion Gallery: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 125pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

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

Karaka Art Exhibition – Works By Tui Johnson: A solo exhibition of artwork by Tui Johnson, exploring imaginative and environmental themes, and displaying some of Marlborough’s diverse landscapes from a unique perspective. On until the July 11. Open 6.30am-3pm, Monday-Friday. Karaka Cuisine, 12 Sheffield Street, Riverlands Estate.

Saturday 29 Havelock Lions Shortest Day Market: A great variety of stalls including books, toys, preserves, crafts, jewellery, rugs, knitwear and so much more.

9am-1pm. Havelock Town Hall, Corner Main Road and Inglis Street, Havelock.

It’s time to get the snow gear out! The Rainbow Ski Area will be opening this weekend if the weather holds.

Katie Boyle In The Merry Wives Of Windsor: Join Katie Boyle one of New Zealand’s most prolific Shakespearean actors as she brings to life this interactive version of The Merry Wives of Windsor.

7.3pm. Tickets $20-$25. Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton.

Cardmaking Workshop: Have fun while making five cards with Fran. $20 per person. 1.30pm-3.30pm.

St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 92 Weld Street. Limited spaces.

Marlborough SPCA Dinner Auction: Come along for a night of great food, fun and support our local SPCA. Tickets $65 which includes a three course meal plus a live auction and raffles on the night. 5pm-11pm. R18.

Arbour Restaurant, 36 Godfrey Road.

An annual fundraiser for the SPCA. Tuia Totaranui 250 Hui: Come along to a Hui to discuss what is going on with Totaranui 250, this coming November. Discussion will involve what the event is about and how you can be involved. 10.30am12pm. Waikawa Marae training rooms, 210 Waikawa Road, Picton.

Chess: Every Saturday at Joocy Loocy Café, 35 Queen Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm.

Please bring your own board and pieces.

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

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Art Society Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Cook’s Cook - The Cook Who Cooked for Captain Cook’.

An exhibition of a new picture book

by Gavin Bishop. Through real recipes from the ship’s mess, events on board and the places the ship travelled on its way to the Pacific, the book tells multiple stories. On until August 11.

Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

Marlborough Museum: Free entry until the end of June.

Open 10am–4pm daily. All welcome.

Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

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 the tractor 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.

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Sunday 30 More FM Mid Winter Swim With Cuddon: Take the plunge and join in the fun with plenty of prizes up for grabs. Registration at midday with swim starting at 1pm. Fancy dress is encouraged but please no wet suits. Picton Foreshore London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Kennel Association: Double Ribbon Parade, all breeds recognised by New Zealand Kennel Club welcome. Entries 10.15am with judging at 11am. Spectators welcome, hot food available. Aerodrome Road, Omaka.

The Marlborough Beekeepers Association: The Marlborough Beekeepers Association will be holding a demonstration of building and maintaining hive ware. 2pm. Marlborough Research Centre, Budge Street. More details on our Facebook page. All welcome.

The Litter Project: Pop on down to the Picton Foreshore to see how you can clean and survey your own piece of coast, as part of the long term litter monitoring programme being set up around Aotearoa. 10am-12pm. Picton Foreshore, Picton. A Sustainable Coastlines new citizen science project.

Marlborough Thermette Society Winter Series: Family friendly boilup out at the Wairau River, 2pm downstream from the Firth Industries plant on SH 1.

Bring a love of friendship, food to share, a chair and a cup. Thermette not necessary. Dogs welcome.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to the Brick Oven, Rai Valley for an ice cream and or coffee. 1pm departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Also Thursday Group rides. Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

Scott’s Expedition To Antarctica 1901-1905: In July 1893 Sir Clements Markham, President of the Royal Geographical Society, resolved that a British National Antarctic Expedition (NAE) be undertaken. This presentation covers the period 1900-1905, from preparations for the voyage to the lecture tours and follow-ups after the expedition.

Included in this presentation are many rare display items. 2pm-3.30pm.

Marlborough Provincial Museum and Archives, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Marlborough Associated Modellers Society: Miniature train rides at Brayshaw Park, first and third Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm, $2. Model yacht and boat sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday, 1pm-4pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore.

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

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.

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. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

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.

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‘Grandparents of the Year'

Table tennis nearly wrapped up With one round to go, Two and a Half Men have virtually wrapped up the first round of the Marlborough table tennis competition following an 8-4 win over Schnippelkönige.

Matt Millar was again in good touch, claiming three wins including a win over the hitherto unbeaten Matthias Krönert.

Matt, in his comeback season to table tennis, has now beaten every other player in the top six in either inter-club or tournament play.

His regular team-mates, Rob Honour and Rory Osborne, picked up a win each and helped their side to a clean sweep in the doubles.

Tradies edged out Matt’s Mussels 25 games to 20 after matches were drawn six- all.

Alex Kennedy won two singles and had a great match with Matt Pigou, with Matt hitting some forceful forehand drives.

Malcolm Honour has been a revelation at num-

ber three, and he won two singles including a win over Josh Sim. Peter Welsh won a single and a double.

Forest Gump beat BFF 8-4, including a clean sweep in the doubles.

Zac Cowdrey won two singles as did Vanessa Wood-Lin from the number three position. Vanessa did well to beat the wellperformed Kylie Hurren in the second batch of singles.

Jacqui Wood was again impressive for BFF, not coming close to dropping a set in her singles matches.

Spirited beat KJD 7-5 with Nathan Watson dominant in both singles and doubles, losing on average only five points per set.

Peter Wells and fill-in player David Smith backed him up with a singles win, with their team taking the doubles 2-1.

Ken Thompsett and Jeff Sawyer won two each for KJD with Dennis Burkhart also getting on the board with a doubles win.

Will Kim won two singles

as Will’s Winners beat Battlers 7-5. Warren Haszard and Peter Cowdrey won a single each and contributed to a 3-0 doubles win.

The eight rounds since April have produced some high quality matches . The top six players who are all in different teams, have been dominant with only Jason Kennedy from outside the top six having a solitary win against any of them.

The top six are Nathan (1 loss), Matthias (1 loss), Alex (2 losses), Matt Millar (2 losses), Jacqui ( 3 losses), Matt Pigou (4 losses). This will change next week with Nathan playing Matthias and Jacqui against Matt Pigou.

Points: Two and a Half Men (Matt Millar) 69, Tradies (Alex) 61, Forest Gump (Zac) 61, Spirited (Nathan) 55, KJD (Ken) 52, Schnippelkönige (Matthias) 51, BFF (Jacqui) 50 , Matt’s Mussels (Matt Pigou) 45, Will’s Winners (Will ) 40, Battlers (Jason) 36.

Marlborough Veterans Golf Results from the Marlborough Veterans Golf Association tournament played at Awatere Golf Club on Monday.

Individual: 1 Jeff Pascoe (Picton) 39; 2 Spiro Cosmatos (Kaikoura), Gary Monk (Kaikoura), Werner Pluss (Marlborough) Graeme Parker 2018 winners Bill and Kathy Jennings with their grandson Zachiah Brooks.

96 points; 2nd Marlborough #2: 95 points; 3rd Picton #2 and Blenheim #1, 94 Points.

The Burkhart Trophy was won Marlborough with 29.3 points against Kaikoura with 26.8 points.

The next tournament is on Monday, July 8, at the Wairau Valley Golf Club.

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(Marlborough) 35; 6 Tony Armstrong (Marlborough) 34 ; 7 Ly ndsay Bu r row (Marlborough) 33; 8 Hans Blohm ( Marlborough), Ash Ticehurst ( Wairau Valley), and Butch Aickman (Picton) 32.

Team: 1st Marlborough #1: Lyndsay Burrow, Ian Newport, Hans Blohm and Tim Rutledge

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Results from recent matches played at the Rarangi Golf Club.

June 19, men stableford: Grant Aikman 45; Gavin Coombs 41; Alan Rutledge 38; Hans Bloemberg 37; Clarry Neame 36; Allan Ryder 35; Dick Hubert 35; John Jones 35; Steven Fagan 34; Owen Gibbs 34; Tony Nichol 34; Terry Lane 34.

June 20, ladies, putting: Denise Hodson 31 on c/b Carolyn Reaney 31; Rete Kydd 32 on c/b Di McCarthy 32; Dale McCrindle 33 on c/b Margaret York.

June 22, Right Royal Mugwi Celebration Tournament, four4

person teams: 1st Hans On, 131, captain Hans Bloomberg; 2nd Wannabees, 128, captain Alan Hogg; 3rd Liam’s Nannas, 128, captain Margaret McLeod; 4th Nuts el al, 117, captain Trish Robertson; 5th Mrs Rats Boys, 116, captainWendy Moffat; 6th Balls Deep, 116, captain Terry Lane; 7th Mint-air, 115, captain Marilyn Keenan; 8th Kydd Me Not, 114, captain Rete Kydd; 9th Waterfront Bar & Grill, 114, captain Rodney Thompson: 10th Bells & Whistles, 113, captain Arthur Ross; 11th Grove Tavern, 112, captain Warwick Brice; 12th MacLauchlan Street, 110, captain Bob Pennington; 13th

Engineers, 110, captain Ian Hale; 14th Males Mob, 109, captain Malcolm Dixon.

Sunday men stableford: No nesults.

Ladies, third round Charters Cup, stableford: No results.

Coming events: Wednesday, men’s midweek golf, 11am start. Thursday, third round Charters Cup, stableford, 10 am start. Saturday, men stableford, third round Rarangi Trophy, 12 pm start. Ladies, fourth round McDonald Trophy, bisque par.

Sunday, men stroke, first round club champs to be completed, 11am start. Ladies, stroke.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Folau’s latest public folly Israel Folau launching a GoFundMe account for the public to donate money in order to help him fight his legal battles is one of the most self-absorbed things I’ve seen from a professional athlete.

Folau, who had his Rugby Australia contract terminated earlier this year after he sent divisive tweets that included those of a homophobic nature, is aiming to raise AU$3.5million from the page.

This coming from a man, who has already earned millions of dollars from his time in rugby league, Aussie Rules and now rugby.

The sad reality is that many who share his views or religious sentiment will donate.

Such pages are often created to give Joe and Jill Average a chance to raise funds to fight an illness or for life opportunities that require funding like overseas sports trips.

By creating his own page, Folau has confirmed what many people already believed, that his deluded attitude and inability to self analyse his own behaviour has no limits.

Folau need only look in the mirror to discover the man who got him into this mess and also the man who can get him out.

It will be interesting to see if Folau plays professional sport again.

Certainly the talent is there but

any club, franchise or organisation who takes him on after these comments risks a serious backlash from the general public and any contract offered to him could be seen as an endorsement of his comments.

The Folau case is also a good reminder for everyone to be wary of what they post on social media.

Heat of the moment posts (I’ve had my share) can come back to haunt people, in the public eye or

Renee’s next stop – NYC

By Aimee O’Hagan Blenheim woman, Renee Craw, is currently preparing for the run of her life: the New York City Marathon, which is set to take place in November.

The 35 year-old mum says she has primarily been into running since the birth of her eleven year-old daughter, Amelia, but hasn’t done a whole lot of running for a quite a few years.

Having not completed a marathon since 2013, Renee thought it was high time she took on a new challenge.

A quick search on Google for marathons she could take part in presented her with an array of choices; but the NYC Marathon was the one that caught her eye.

“When I was choosing one, I thought, well, might as well do the big one,” she says.

“I found a New Zealand company that takes tours over there, so... off I go!”

With a carefree approach and a love for “just having fun”, Renee’s only goal is to complete the marathon in under five hours.

“Oprah did it in four and a half hours so I should be able to make it,” Renee laughs.

“If you complete the race in under

not, at a later date where comments may not necessarily age well.

Folau would be best served to leave his divisive comments at home and try to make a positive impact on the world using his beliefs.

It’s easier to divide than unify and Folau is taking the easier road.

I won’t be donating to his cause though he has my thoughts and prayers in spades.

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Renee Craw is ready as ever to run in the New York city marathon in November.

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On Monday, meet at Athletic Park at 4pm for school cycling training and coaching.

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five hours, you get your name in the New York Times, so that’s kind of my aim.

“With 50,000 people around you, I don’t know how fast you can go, but it’s doable!”

Renee’s training schedule is

strict: a 4am start most mornings allows her to get an hour of running in, and then another hour of weights and stretching in afterwards – all before she takes the kids to school and goes to work.

“Sometimes my son, Elijah, will bike alongside,” she says.

Renee is “excited” about running the NYC marathon, and is looking forward to her celebratory trip to Los Angeles afterwards.

Marlborough Women’s pennants golf The final round of the Marlborough Women’s Golf pennant matches were played at the Rarangi course in perfect conditions.

The five teams competing were all very close, with only two points difference between top and bottom scores.

Picton prevailed on the day, managing to score enough points to put themselves in front. The final scores were: Picton 28, Rarangi 27, Awatere 25, Blenheim and The winning Picton team: Maria McConway, Dido Harper, Jenny Hart, Margaret Frisken, Ricki Ashworth and Cushla Brosnahan.

Marlborough 20 each.

Results from the Marlborough Pool Association Interclub for games played this week.

12 Oz 9 vs Jacks 6; Phoenix 9 vs Hot Tips 6; Renwick 1 5 vs Chalk It Up 10; Pints 10 vs Crowsaders 5; Fyrebyrds 12 vs Dads Army 3; The Breakers 6 vs OKI 9; Straight Shooters 7 vs Flamingos 8; Royals 10 vs Armadillos 5; Sharks 11 vs Renwick 2 4; Classics had a bye.

Eight balls this week by Andy Hickey , Anthony Gane.

Upcoming tournaments: Womens and mens pairs on Sunday.

Next weeks draw: Pints vs Jacks at Pelorus; Phoenix vs Chalk It Up at Clubs of Marlborough; Renwick 1 vs Crowsaders at Renwick Arms; 12 Oz vs Dads Army at Clubs of Marlborough; Hot Tips vs Fyrebyrds at Redwood; The Breakers vs Flamingos at Clubs of Marlborough; Straight Shooters vs Armadillos at Springlands; Royals vs Renwick 2 at Waterfront; OKI vs Classics at Woodbourne.

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Illegal dumpers at it again

By Bill McElhinney Some Marlborough folk are doing their best to destroy our clean green image!

Several weeks ago we wrote about Blenheim man Des Watson, who found piles of rubbish, including a vacuum cleaner and electric lawnmower, dumped off a lay-by just past Tuamarina.

Wairau Valley Transfer Station supervisor, Russell Robinson, got a call recently to say there were people dumping stuff at the Transfer Station on a Sunday, when the site is closed.

A passerby had seen a ute drive into the station and gave Russell a call.

By the time he got there, the dumpers had gone, but they left plenty behind.

“They cut the padlocked chain on the gates to the site,” Russell says, “and then went in and dumped four large recliner chairs, boat squabs, the cover off an outboard motor and some suitcases.”

Russell found a name tag on one of the suitcases, which he will follow up, but he’s amazed at the cheek of the illegal dumpers.

“It may have been someone who was shifting out of the area,” he says.

“I’d love them to come back and pay the dump fees – no questions asked!”

Russell, who lives nearby, says there have been ongoing issues with people illegally dumping rubbish in a nearby riverbed.

Wairau Valley Transfer Station supervisor Russel Robinson found these four big recliner chairs, among other rubbish, dumped by someone who illegally gained access to the site one Sunday recently.

“We’ve had things as large as sofas and refrigerators dumped down there,” he says.

“And some uncaring hunters also dump their offal there as well.

“Some people just have no respect for their environment!”

Dumped rubbish along our roads, in our parks and public spaces is an eyesore and a potential health and safety risk, the Marlborough District Council says.

If you see someone dumping rubbish, contact the council with their details (ie; car licence plate) so they we can send them an infringement.

To help council to get it cleaned up as soon as possible, people are asked to provide as much of the following information as they can,

including: The exact location of the rubbish; the type of rubbish it is; how much there is (ie; about two bags); whether it is a health hazard (is it spilt? Does it smell?) details about who dumped the rubbish if you know.

This is a serious offence and offenders can be prosecuted and fined up to $500.

The council is also considering trialling amnesty tipping, to give people the chance to rid themselves of bulky household items twice a year for free.

In urban centres this would mean an amnesty from tipping fees and in rural communities, skips would be available for the collection of general community waste, Russell Robinson says illegal dumpers cut the chain at the gates of the Wairau Valley Transfer Station to get in and dump their rubbish. particularly bulky items.

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