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Town’s first triplets

By Celeste Alexander

Whenever triplets are born in Marlborough there’s usually some interest shown by the public, but not at the level shown for the Jacobsen triplets born in 1908.

Archie, Ivan and Christina Jacobsen were born in Blenheim on April 21 and were reported at

the time as being the town’s first triplets; a surprise to the public and to their parents who were anticipating only one baby.

The Sun Newspaper met with three of Ivan’s daughters; Maryanne Satherley, Shona Jacobsen and Leoni Sweeney who live in Blenheim, to talk more about their family.

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Triplets born in Blenheim in 1908, reportedly the first for the region, were Archie, Ivan and Christina born to surprised parents John and Mary Jacobsen.

LEFT: Sisters Maryanne Satherley, Shona Jacobsen and Leonie Sweeney are three of the nine children of Ivan Jacobsen, one of Blenheim’s first triplets. They are pictured holding portraits of the triplets; Ivan, Archie and Christina.

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The Jacobsen triplets’ story begins with their parents John Jacobsen of Blenheim who married Mary Reid from the Awatere.

The couple already had six children before Mary fell pregnant.

Mary had reached full term when they were passing through Blenheim.

She had begun to feel some pains so John left Mary to give birth in Blenheim while he carried on to Takaka where he was preparing for her to join him.

According to Leoni, Shona and Maryanne the expectant parents had no idea they were having triplets.

“It came as a great shock to them both,” they say of their grandparents.

“Mary reached full term and the first two babies were delivered without a doctor, and the third with the doctor’s help.”

After giving birth Mary began preparing to travel to join her husband, but first she faced huge interest from the public.

A newspaper article at the time reports that before leaving, the triplets were “displayed” at the town hall where hundreds of people turned out to view the healthy babies, Archie, Ivan and Christina.

“They were only a few weeks old when they were exhibited at the new town hall in Blenheim… where the Bank of New Zealand now is,” Maryanne says.

“That was where a lot of sports were played,” Shona adds.

It was also reported that Mary was presented with a purse containing some sovereigns given by the public to assist with the ‘noble work of rearing large families’.

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The Jacobsen triplets as infants.

After leaving Blenheim Mary and the triplets arrived in Nelson en-route to Takaka where they were again displayed to the public and received gifts.

When the triplets were 18months old Mary sent a photo of the triplets to the Robinson & Co company along with a letter which was published, endorsing the company’s infant food ‘Robinsons Patent Groats’.

Mary stated she wanted the company to “see what your most valuable food can do”, in reference to the triplets who then weighed “24lb, 23lb and 22lb”.

An excerpt reads: “I have reared them on it. I have so much faith in it as a bone and muscle-forming food…

I am sure my babies would never have lived if I had not used the patent

groats. I still use it, and the babies are strong and well.”

The family stayed and lived in Takaka before returning to Marlborough, then later moved to Kaikoura.

Leoni, Shona and Maryanne say their father Ivan married twice, first to Barbara Gray in 1937.

Sadly Barbara passed away in 1941, and Ivan went on to marry Pauline Starkey in 1945.

They had nine children; Rosemarie (Wallace), Jenniferlyn (Hodson), Bill Jacobsen, Brian Jacobsen, Kenneth Jacobsen, Roger Jacobsen and of course Leoni, Shona and Maryanne.

“Dad (Ivan) was a truck driver and came to the Clarence Bridge to work,” Shona says. “He worked for Ginger Fissenden, the Ministry of Works, and

then with the Ford Brothers.

“He was a hard-case character,” Shona adds.

“A jovial sort of person, but if you got on the wrong side of him he’d tell you.”

Ivan and Pauline later moved to Blenheim in 1968 with the youngest children.

Asked if there were any other multiple births in the family, Maryanne says Mary was a twin, and a niece of the triplets had twins.

“But there hasn’t been any since,” she says.

Flicking through their family records Maryanne says Archie married Margaret Neame of Blenheim, and Christina married a Rodolphus Grace.

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Walking on tracks an ‘unnecessary risk’

By Celeste Alexander

Last Saturday a concerned member of the public witnessed a person crossing the railway bridge which runs adjacent to the bridge by the Main Street roundabout.

Angus Hilliard was sitting nearby when it occurred and videoed the person walking along the tracks. He provided a recording of the incident to Blenheim Police and says he hopes it serves as a “public warning” for anyone considering putting themselves in danger by crossing a rail bridge.

Blenheim Community Constable Russ Smith was also concerned by the incident saying anyone who deliberately goes onto this rail corridor is “taking a selfish and unnecessary risk”.

“A collision between a railway locomotive and a person or vehicle rarely ends well.

“In this particular case, there is an increased risk of death or injury if the individual is surprised by an approaching locomotive while on this narrow, high railway bridge.

“It is a particularly foolish move when there is pedestrian access across the river via the road bridge right next door to the rail bridge.

“No emergency services personnel want to be called out to deal with any incident involving a collision between a railway locomotive and a person or vehicle.

“Emergency services personnel are left with a difficult, unpleasant job that can be

traumatising. A locomotive engineer is often left shocked and traumatised and the rail network is often closed for a significant period of time while the incident is investigated and dealt with.

“Railway locomotives that are pulling wagons or carriages take a very long time to stop, far greater distances than road vehicles. The engineers who drive these locomotives are left helpless once they apply emergency brakes, having to ride out the distance between braking and collision.

“It goes without saying that the Railways Act has specific provisions that make it an offence to be on any part of the rail corridor without the express authority of KiwiRail.

“Police strongly encourage the public to stay off the rail corridor to avoid the risk of death or injury.

“If you are crossing a railway line using a road or footpath, slow down, check the line is clear in both directions and only proceed when you’re sure it’s safe. Always stop for railway warning lights and barrier arms when they are activated,” Russ says.

KiwiRail group general manager for Zero Harm, Alastair Cumming, responded to the incident by saying people trespassing on railway tracks account for a large proportion of rail-related deaths in New Zealand and around the world.

“It is particularly dangerous to walk on rail bridges, and particularly upsetting when, as

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Money for farmers to meet new rules Millions of dollars have been set aside to help farmers in Marlborough meet new freshwater rules.

Farmers drove hours to meet with Marlborough District Council staff at Blenheim’s Farmlands last week to discuss the Government’s new National Environmental Standard for freshwater management.

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A still shot from footage recorded last Saturday of a pedestrian crossing the river over the railway bridge in Blenheim. The person who recorded it was concerned an action like this was dangerous. Photo provided

appears in this case, there are safe alternatives available,” he says.

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“In addition to being highly unsafe, being on railway tracks without permission is illegal under the Railways Act.”

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Broadbridge apologises for damage Renwick based trucking company, Broadbridge Transport Ltd, is apologising for damage caused to a Renwick creek during last year’s grape harvest after an overflow of grape juice waste washed from their trucks into a ditch, then subsequently into the creek which runs through the town.

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Broadbridge Transport Ltd has since accepted full responsibility and has released the following statement to the public.

Broadbridge Transport Limited sincerely apologises for damage caused to a Renwick creek as a result of washing out trucks during the Marlborough grape harvest of 2020.

During this period, grape trucks were washed out at the Broadbridge Transport yard, where an overflow of water was drained into a ditch and subsequently into the affected creek.

Unaware of the damage being

caused, our staff washed out grape trucks for a period of approximately four weeks.

Towards the end of this period, the Council compliance department was notified by members of the public of a bad odour coming from the creek, along with instances of eels trying to remove themselves from the impacted creek water.

A member of Council’s compliance department came to investigate the situation following these complaints; we were then directed to stop washing out and did so immediately.

We also pumped several hundred litres of fresh water into the ditch in an attempt to flush out the potent residue and limit any further damage.

Unfortunately, no rainfall during

the 2020 harvest season meant there had been no dilution of the residue prior to this point, compounding the damage already done.

We take full responsibility for our actions and acknowledge that the damage caused was significant.

Had we been aware of the risk posed by washing out grape trucks, we would not have allowed it to occur.

We ceased operations as soon as we became aware of the damage being caused and we have no plans to resume washing out grape trucks unless we have a safe alternative system in place.

Broadbridge Transport Ltd has not only learnt a significant lesson as a result of this issue, but our reputation has also been

tarnished.

We received a significant amount of negative attention in the media and on social media, where discussion was widespread.

Broadbridge Transport Ltd is now working with the Council on what we can do as a company as potential remedial or enhancement measures for the creek and local Renwick environment.

We have learnt our lesson and wish to offer our sincere apologies to the community for the damage caused.

Our message to other businesses and industries is be very mindful of the potential effects of any discharge from your activities and take all necessary precautions to prevent impacts on our environment.

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Police-led walkway rejuvenation Marlborough Police took the first steps in a community rejuvenation project for a neglected walkway in Seddon recently, with the aim of creating a better and safer community for the area’s residents.

The rail underpass and walkway between Mills and Seymour Streets had been neglected for a long time, with a previous community mural being overtaken with tagging, smashed lighting, wrecked wiring and a creek that runs alongside had also become overgrown and strewn with rubbish.

Seeing an opportunity for a community rejuvenation project, Sergeant Michael Porter and the Marlborough Police Crime Prevention team pulled together a group of community partners and businesses to clean up the area.

“The walkway is used daily by pedestrians and cyclists including school children. We want Seddon to not only have a safe community, but also be proud of it.

“The state of the underpass was not conducive to either of these,” Michael says.

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Sergeant Michael Porter works with Yealands staff to paint over Marlborough Police with teams from Yealands, KiwiRail and the graffiti in the underpass.

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task of clearing the site.

This involved painting over the graffiti, cutting back overgrowth on the banks of the creek and removing the rubbish from the area, including getting knee-deep into the creek to fish out the debris.

Working alongside teams from Yealands, KiwiRail and the Marlborough District Council, the Police team made up of Senior Constables Russell Smith, Sean Jones and Michael made good progress.

“It was great to get stuck into the first stage; even if it was a bit wet and dirty.

“Now the team can get started on the aspects that will make this area a better and safer place for the Seddon community,” Michael says.

Some very positive feedback has already been received from members of the Seddon community who use the walkway for safe passage under the state highway and railway line.

“People have commented on how the area looks 100% better and how much lighter and brighter the underpass is. A family using the walkway recently commented on how much safer it feels now,” Michael says.

Plans to rejuvenate the area include planting, upgraded lighting and getting the community involved to replace the mural.

The next phase of the rejuvenation project will get off the ground in a matter of weeks.

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Airshow now set for September Due to the uncertainties around COVID-19 at this time, the decision has been reached to postpone the Omaka Easter air show. Yealands Classic Fighters will now take place over the first weekend of September, from 3- 5, coinciding with Father’s Day. Classic Fighters Airshow Director Graham Orphan says: “This is the first time we have ever altered the dates of the show and it is not something we do lightly, but this time the writing was on the wall.

“We have accepted that it would be irresponsible to risk both the ongoing viability of Classic Fighters and the health of our community.”

All tickets remain valid and automatically roll on to the new date. If ticket holders plan to attend the new date, there is nothing they need to do. However, a full refund is available should that be their choice. An email will be sent to all ticket holders to explain the options.

Michael Wentworth of naming rights sponsor Yealands Wines says: “We understand the challenges of operating in this uncertain environment and Yealands Wines fully supports the difficult decision the air show organisers have taken.”

The event brings an eight-figure dividend to the province every two years, so it needs to be supported and protected.

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The Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow has been postponed, and will take place September 3-5.

“Were we to continue now in this environment, we risk seeing our expenses outstripping our ability to meet our obligations to our customer base” Graham says.

The decision to not cancel but instead to move the 2021 event to September means that all the elements of the planned airshow can still go ahead. The warbirds, aerobatics, the full-size V2 rocket and flying V1 ‘doodle bug’, the pioneer race, art-deco display and all the theatrics which teams of volunteers have been working on for the past year, will be re-

tained for the September event.

Contractors who supply goods and services to Yealands Classic Fighters are supportive of the date change as opposed to a cancellation.

Organisers are hoping for the same reaction from ticketholders.

“In six months time the vaccination roll-out should be well advanced, so we are looking forward to a Covid-free, brilliant Yealands Classic Fighters this September,” Graham says.

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Marlborough District Brass Band have begun another busy year preparing for their first major event, an ANZAC Concert on April 10 at ASB Theatre in Blenheim.

The Band will present a celebration of mostly WW2 themed music, including a tribute to the underworld of espionage and spies, in a moving and respectful concert packed with the usual fun and surprises the band brings to its concerts.

Concert tickets are on sale now at the Theatre Box Office, and on line at the Theatres new booking site https://nz.patronbase. com/_ASBTheatre/Productions/ AC21/Performances.

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this year before the school holidays and other ANZAC events get underway,” he says.

The Band will parade on ANZAC Day as usual, and provide the music for the RSA’s mid-morning ANZAC Commemoration Service at Blenheim’s Cenotaph.

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The cost of improving freshwater quality

Lansdowne Park pitch renovation great for grass roots rugby

Just how the Council will administer the new National Environmental Standards for Freshwater is now up for discussion.

A special consultative process has just begun, providing an opportunity for the public to have their say on the Council’s proposed monitoring charges for permitted activity under the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Fresh Water) Regulations 2020. The NES came into effect on 3 September 2020.

The Government’s approach to improving freshwater quality has an impact on the cost of the Council’s land-based environmental programmes and how it will administer the monitoring fees.

The suggested fees are now open for public consultation.

It is proposed to introduce new monitoring charges for permitted activities under these regulations,

The grass is definitely greener on Lansdowne Park’s No.1 pitch.

As part of major redevelopments underway at the park, including the new multi-code sportshub facility, the main field is being converted to a sand-based pitch.

“The new surface will make a big difference to all our local players. Won’t it be great to see our littlies, schools, clubs and provincial players use the main field, with all its proud rugby history? It’s going to be fantastic for our community and for grass roots rugby,” said Councillor Michael Fitzpatrick.

The $700k upgrade will transform the sports field, enabling it to handle a higher volume of games - one more day’s play a week - and reduce repair time between fixtures. It will improve the field’s drainage and remedy waterlogging issues.

“All work has now been completed and the surface already has a nice green tinge to it,” said Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Officer Robert Hutchinson.

The surface is to expected tofor be It is expected be ready primed ready for use by the first and game by mid-August. mid-August.

hour charge for an Environmental Protection laboratory, contractor and disbursements would also be charged at the actual cost to the Council.

“The Council considers it is appropriate that the full costs it incurs are charged to the affected individual rather than some of the cost being apportioned to the general ratepayer,” said Compliance Manager James Clark. “We are keen to know what the public thinks about our proposed monitoring fees.”

A copy of the ‘Statement of Proposal - Resource Management Act Monitoring Fees’ is available at the Council’s Blenheim or Picton.

Submissions close 5.00 pm Monday 29 March 2021.

For more information or to submit go to: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ your-council/have-your-sayconsultations

Public health and pet therapy combine for this year’s Seniors Expo Pet therapy makes its debut at this year’s Seniors Expo along with a wide range of other healthrelated information stalls health-related information and stallsdemonstrations. and demonstrations.

The biennial event on Tuesday 30 March runs from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm pm at the Marlborough at the Marlborough Events Events (formerly the Centre Centre (formerly the Marlborough Convention Centre).

“The Expo highlights the variety of of health health and well-being support available to older people in in community,” said ourour community,” said the the Council’s Community Council’s Community Development Adviser, Jodie Griffiths.

“Previous expos have been very popular. It’s a great great opportunity to show in one one day and in one day and in one placeplace a ataste tasteofofwhat whatservices servicesare are available in Marlborough for our over 65s,” she said.

Wendy Reynolds, Reynolds, wellknown locally for her well-known locally for her ‘Technology for Seniors’ programme designed to upskill over 65s in online security, is is also also safety and security, the Marlborough liaison

officer for the nationwide organisation, Canine Friends Pet Therapy.

This year two of her toy poodles, Crystal and Pearl, will be joining her to promote the benefits of four-legged interacting with four-legged friends. Pet therapy is a growing fieldis that uses Pet therapy a growing dogs or other field that uses animals dogs or to other animals to help people help people recover from recover better cope or betterfrom copeorwith health problems. with health problems.

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“Entry is free; bring a friend “Entry is free; bring a friend and make a day of it.

Tea, and make day of it. coffee andamuffins willTea, also coffee and muffins will also be available,” said Jodie. be Theavailable,” Blenheimsaid bus Jodie. service The Blenheim busas service will be operating usual, will asCard per freebe to operating Super Gold usual, free to Super Gold holders.

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Tasman Mako Brand Ambassador Graeme Taylor and Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor check out the No. 1 pitch part way through the renovation process

Lansdowne Park’s main field conversion is on course for use by midLansdowne Park’s main field conversion is on course for the first August games by mid-August

The Whale Whale Trail Trail®® is is aa planned planned recreational recreational cycling cycling and and walking walking track track from from Picton Picton to to Kaikōura, Kaikōura, with with the the The Marlborough Kaikōura Trail Trust having responsibility for the construction of the trail.

Marlborough Kaikōura Trail Trust having responsibility for the construction of the trail.

Stage 11 of of the the trail trail will will be be from from Picton Picton to to Seddon, Seddon, 63km 63km in in length length with with 24km 24km of of new new trail trail to to be be Stage constructed. constructed.

The trail trail has has been been funded funded as as aa ‘Shovel ‘Shovel Ready/ Ready/ project, project, which which requires requires the the trail trail to to be be built built by by local local The contractors and using local materials where possible. contractors and using local materials where possible.

You are are invited invited to to an an open open session session in in which which the the type type and and extent extent of of the the works, works, together together with with indicative indicative You timelines will be presented. timelines will be presented.

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Pushing the boundaries For the last seven years, Kara Turfrey of Picton has been a member of the 30-strong Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade. She talks about her experiences with reporter Glenise Dreaver – and encourages others to give the experience, which offers her so much satisfaction, a try.

Kara Turfrey of PIcton is not only a regular firefighter in Picton, with the required basic firefighter training qualification, she is also a qualified firefighter after completing the intense training at the national headquarters in Rotorua.

After five years at the basic level, another brigade member prompted her to sign up and do the course with him, but unfortunately he had to withdraw at the last minute.

She went on her own and is glad she did.

Kara says it’s one of the best training courses she’s attended and would encourage every firefighter to complete the QFF course and not procrastinate for as long as she did.

Everyone, she says, brings their own strengths and skills to the brigade. Her own concerns were about confined spaces, but the training tunnels weren’t as bad as she’d expected. “Adrenaline certainly helps, and sometimes we tend to underestimate our capabilities.”

As she hoped, the course pushed out her boundaries. “At the end of each day I wrote down as much as I could. The trainers cram lots of practical training into each day, and that’s the best way for me to learn. I didn’t want to lose any of it.”

Kara was one of four women on the 16-person course, and it provided a special bond for all four women that they were Māori.

However, the range of ages and backgrounds from all over New Zealand saw the entire intake bond really well she says.

Kara, by day, is the operations manager for Picton ITM. She says the owner, Gary Knofflock, has always supported the local brigade and has coincidentally had a volunteer firefighter, sometimes two, on the payroll for over 15 years.

“And if I’ve walked to work and there’s a call-out, Gary just gives

me the keys to his car and tells me to go.”

There wasn’t much work done on February 16 though, the day of the high gales in Picton. They had 14 call-outs. “Unreal.”

Kara, who works full time as well as being a mother of three, moved from Hawkes Bay eight years ago, where she had started out as a rural firefighter.

She chose firefighting because it’s something that allows her to help out in the community, “to be effective“.

Though it’s still a mainly male environment, Kara says from the outset she was welcomed into the brigade and considers the team as an extended family.

“We’re a diverse mix of personality, culture, age, gender and religion. I think you need to have an open mind and a healthy sense of humour to make any team work well.

“We sometimes run into the station in the dead of night, half asleep, half-dressed to jump on the truck and respond to whatever emergency needs us.

“Each callout can bond you as a crew, even if you barely have the energy to talk afterwards.

At the start, until you do the basic course, you’re only allowed to observe, says Kara. “You come to the training nights and get a taste of what joining the brigade is all about.”

The next stage is when the station members vote on whether you will fit into the brigade. If so, you get your volunteer number and book in for basics training.

And her advice to anyone interested?

“Give it some serious thought.

Becoming a volunteer firefighter is a 24/7 commitment.

“Head along to your nearest brigade, participate in a few training nights, and if after that you’re still keen, absolutely give it a go!”

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Fortunately there’s a positive outlook for this year’s show and it’s full steam ahead, Association president Martin Pattie says.

“Everyone has a spring in their step and are looking forward to doing what we couldn’t last year,” he says.

The Flaxbourne A&P Show which is in its 96th year, has long been supported by people from all over Marlborough and further afield.

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With animals making up a large part of the A&P Show lineup the public won’t be disappointed.

Equestrian events will kick off the day as well as the Handy Dog Challenge, followed by a sheep counting competition.

Farm animals will be groomed and showed for judges, and for something a little different there will be dairy goats being judged as well as a milking demonstration.

For motorcycle enthusiasts there will be a trail riding skills demonstration over an obstacle course.

In addition to the live judging and demonstrations there will also be an array of handcrafts on show, entered by locals who are keen to show off their unique skills.

Everything from needlework and knitting, through to cooking, vegetables and photography will be on show and judged.

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Flaxbourne A&P Show Sunday March 28, 2021

STRUCTURAL - GENERAL ENGINEERING Horse entries are up on the previous show numbers.

Young Charlotte Boyce with her lamb Snowflake at the 2019 Flaxbourne Show.

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Spouse carrying, shearing and so much more Not only does the Flaxbourne A&P Show provide a great day out for all ages, but it puts on a great entertainment lineup too.

Around 1pm the Grand Parade will be led out by the Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band.

Always good for giggle, the Spouse Carrying Competition is where the winner receives their ‘wife’s’ weight in beer.

The entertainment continues with the McKendry Mazda/ Honda Flaxbourne Flyer event where teams of three take on challenges to win cash prizes.

One team member will ride (horse jumps), another drives a slalom course, and the third runs 100m in a sprint finish. The best time wins.

Towards the end of the day there’s the highly entertaining Ironman Competition; entries will be taken on the day. Competing for prize money and goods, teams of four take turns at shearing a sheep powered by

a person pedalling on a bike, then two have to use a cross saw and cut a log of wood, then roll a bale of wool down the front of the shed.

For those interested in shearing, the competition will commence at 4.30pm where the Best Local Shearer from Senior to Cockies Classic categories will receive a trophy donated by the family of the late Bob Gilmore.

Dog lovers will be pleased to know the Flaxbourne Collie Dog Trial Club will hold its Handy Dog Challenge at 8.30am, followed by the Terrier Race starting after the Grand Parade with entries taken on the day.

Providing live entertainment during the afternoon will be John Nelson singing on stage.

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Residents are being asked to tolerate the $22 cost of dumping a big bag of lawn clippings in Marlborough until two new weighbridges costing $649,000 can be built.

The Marlborough District Council this week agreed to stop basing dump fees on the size of lawn clippings, putting an end to tales of overcharging, but not until the weighbridges were up and running.

Lawn mower-by-trade Neil Holdaway, owner of Straight Lines, said while he supported the decision, he wanted the council to start composting grass.

The council had said for years it could not compost grass due to people spraying their lawns with herbicides, like Weed and Feed.

So the grass goes to landfill, at a cost of $231 a tonne, driving up the cost of grass dumping fees. About 79 tonnes were landfilled last year.

“The percentage of lawns with herbicide on them is pretty low and the high temperatures the compost is exposed to eliminates the herbicides,” Neil said.

“Spending thousands to tackle grass charges, instead of doing more research on ways to compost grass – that could be a waste of money.”

Another mower-by-trade, who wanted to remain anonymous, said it would be cheaper to not install the weighbridges, but reduce volume charges.

“They’re going to spend hundreds of thousands on these weighbridges, but get less back in money from people dumping their grass,” he said.

“If they dropped their prices, they’d achieve a similar result for less.”

The council switched to measuring green waste and lawn clippings in December following complaints over growing weekend wait times at the dump.

It reconsidered its choice after the cost

of dumping grass skyrocketed, triggering a backlash. A wool sack of lawn clippings jumped from about $4 to $22.20.

Councillors agreed last week to build two new weighbridges to put an end to the problem, for a total of $649,000, but decided this week to wait until the bridges were functioning before returning to weight-based charges.

Council assets and services manager Richard Coningham said it was possible for the weighbridges to be in place before the end of this year.

A report to councillors showed while the cost of dumping lawn clippings had increased under the new system, which charged based on volume, the average user was forking out $1.53 less a visit, from $9.42 to $7.89.

Residents also did not have to sit in queues for up to 45 minutes on weekends to dump their rubbish. The queues were what prompted the switch from weight-based charges to volume-based charges last year.

Councillor Jamie Arbuckle asked if it was possible to return to weight-based charges during the week, when queues were less likely to arise.

But Richard said this would bring “too many complications”.

“It will confuse not only the workers at the waste sorting centre, but also the people going in during the week ... It’s best to stick with one system.”

Councillor Cynthia Brooks said she thought the current grass charges would become “more tolerable” now that there was a solution in sight.

The two weighbridges are set to cost $649,000 to put down and $150,000 a year to run. Councillors agreed last week that $49,000 of the cost would be covered by ratepayers as part of this year’s proposed 5.8 per cent rates increase – the largest increase in more than a decade.

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ROUND 7

Dragons vs. Titans

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

2.00pm

Bulldogs vs. Sharks

Bankwest Stadium

4.05pm

Thursday, March 11

Storm vs. Rabbitohs

AAMI Park

8.05pm

Thursday, April 22

Panthers vs. Knights

Panthers Stadium

7.50pm

Thursday, June 3

Dragons vs. Broncos

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

7.50pm

Friday, March 12

Knights vs. Bulldogs

McDonald Jones Stadium

6:00pm

Friday, April 23

Titans vs. Rabbitohs

Cbus Super Stadium

6.00pm

Friday, June 4

Wests Tigers vs. Panthers

Leichhardt Oval

7.55pm

ROUND 20

Broncos vs Eels

Suncorp Stadium

7:05pm

Eels vs. Broncos

TIO Stadium, Darwin

7.25pm

Saturday, June 5

Storm vs. Titans

AAMI Park

7.35pm

Thursday, July 29

Roosters vs. Eels

Sydney Cricket Ground

7.50pm

Warriors vs. Titans

Mt Smart Stadium

5:00pm

Sharks vs. Bulldogs

Nestrata Jubilee Stadium

5.30pm

Friday, July 30

Wests Tigers vs. Warriors

Bankwest Stadium

6.00pm

Roosters vs. Sea Eagles

Sydney Cricket Ground

5:30pm

Cowboys vs. Raiders

Qld Country Bank Stadium

7.35pm

Knights vs. Eels McDonald Jones Stadium Sunday, June 6 4.05pm Byes: Bulldogs, Cowboys, Rabbitohs, Raiders, Roosters, Sea Eagles, Sharks, Warriors

Broncos vs. Cowboys

Suncorp Stadium

7.55pm

Saturday, July 31

Dragons vs. Rabbitohs

WIN Stadium

3.00pm

Knights vs. Raiders

McDonald Jones Stadium

5.30pm

Storm vs. Panthers

AAMI Park

7.35pm

Bulldogs vs. Titans

Bankwest Stadium

2.00pm

Sharks vs. Sea Eagles

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

4.05pm

Saturday, March 13

Sunday, March 14

Saturday, April 24

Panthers vs. Cowboys

Panthers Stadium

7:35pm

Wests Tigers vs. Sea Eagles

Bankwest Stadium

1.45pm

ROUND 14

Raiders vs. Wests Tigers

GIO Stadium

4:05pm

Roosters vs. Dragons

Sydney Cricket Ground

4.05pm

Friday, June 11

Dragons vs. Sharks

Netstrata Jubilee

6:15pm

Storm vs. Warriors

AAMI Park

6.15pm

ROUND 2

Sunday, April 25

ROUND 8

Saturday, June 12

Sea Eagles vs. Cowboys

Lottoland

6.00pm

Sharks vs. Panthers

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

7.55pm

Titans vs. Roosters

Cbus Super Stadium

3.00pm

Sunday, August 1

Thursday, March 18

Eels vs. Storm

Bankwest Stadium

8.05pm

Thursday, April 29

Raiders vs. Rabbitohs

GIO Stadium

7.50pm

Rabbitohs vs. Knights

ANZ Stadium

5.30pm

Friday, March 19

Warriors vs. Knights

Mt Smart Stadium

8:00pm

Friday, April 30

Storm vs. Sharks

AAMI Park

6.00pm

Raiders vs. Broncos

GIO Stadium

7.35pm

ROUND 21 Knights vs. Broncos

McDonald Jones Stadium

7.50pm

Raiders vs. Dragons

GIO Stadium

6.00pm

Eels vs. Rabbitohs

Bankwest Stadium

7.55pm

Warriors vs. Sharks

Mt Smart Stadium

5.00pm

Roosters vs. Panthers

Sydney Cricket Ground

5.30pm

Sea Eagles vs. Storm

Lottoland

7.35pm

Bulldogs vs. Wests Tigers

Belmore Sportsground

2.00pm

Titans vs. Cowboys

Cbus Super Stadium

4.05pm

Saturday, March 20

Sunday, March 21

Titans vs. Broncos

Cbus Super Stadium

7:05pm

Bulldogs vs. Panthers

Bankwest Stadium

3.00pm

Sea Eagles vs. Rabbitohs

Lottoland

Cowboys vs. Dragons

Warriors vs. Storm

Mt Smart Stadium

4.00pm

Thursday, August 5

Eels vs. Wests Tigers

Bankwest Stadium

4.05pm

Friday, August 6

Bulldogs vs. Dragons

ANZ Stadium

4.00pm

Broncos vs. Titans

Suncorp Stadium

7.55pm

Panthers vs. Sea Eagles

Carrington Park, Bathurst

3.00pm

5:30pm

Bulldogs vs. Eels

ANZ Stadium

5.30pm

Monday, June 14

Qld Country Bank Stadium

6:35pm

Knights vs. Roosters

McDonald Jones Stadium

7.35pm

ROUND 15

Wests Tigers vs. Roosters

Campbelltown Sports Stadium

4:05pm

Warriors vs. Cowboys

Mt Smart Stadium

4:00pm

Thursday, June 17

Broncos vs. Rabbitohs

Suncorp Stadium

7.50pm

Sharks vs. Raiders

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Dragons vs. Wests Tigers

WIN Stadium

4.05pm

Friday, June 18

Cowboys vs. Sharks

Qld Country Bank Stadium

6.00pm

Panthers vs. Roosters

Panthers Stadium

7.55pm

Saturday, May 1

Sunday, May 2

6:15pm

ROUND 3

Sunday, June 13

ROUND 9

Saturday, August 7

Sunday, August 8

Thursday, March 25

Panthers vs. Storm

Panthers Stadium

8.05pm

Thursday, May 6

Rabbitohs vs. Storm

ANZ Stadium

7.50pm

Knights vs. Warriors

McDonald Jones Stadium

3.00pm

Friday, March 26

Dragons vs. Sea Eagles

WIN Stadium

6.00pm

Friday, May 7

Panthers vs. Sharks

Panthers Stadium

6.00pm

Dragons vs. Raiders

WIN Stadium

5.30pm

ROUND 22

Rabbitohs vs. Roosters

ANZ Stadium

8.05pm

Eels vs. Roosters

Bankwest Stadium

7.55pm

Storm vs. Wests Tigers

AAMI Park

7.35pm

Thursday, August 12

Storm vs. Raiders

AAMI Park

7.50pm

Friday, August 13

Dragons vs. Panthers

WIN Stadium

6.00pm

Broncos vs. Roosters

Suncorp Stadium

7.55pm

Rabbitohs vs. Titans

Central Coast Stadium

3.00pm

Cowboys vs. Wests Tigers

Qld Country Bank Stadium

5.30pm

Sea Eagles vs. Eels

Lottoland

7.35pm

Warriors vs. Bulldogs

Mt Smart Stadium

4.00pm

Sharks vs. Knights

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

4.05pm

Saturday, March 27

Sunday, March 28

Raiders vs. Warriors

GIO Stadium

3.00pm

Broncos vs. Bulldogs

Suncorp Stadium

4.30pm

Eels vs. Sharks

Bankwest Stadium

7.35pm

Knights vs. Wests Tigers

McDonald Jones Stadium

4.05pm

Cowboys vs. Titans

Qld Country Bank Stadium

5.15pm

ROUND 4 Sea Eagles vs. Panthers

Lottoland

8.05pm

Friday, April 2

Bulldogs vs. Rabbitohs

ANZ Stadium

4.05pm

Storm vs. Broncos

AAMI Park

Saturday, April 3 Sunday, April 4 Monday, April 5

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Friday, April 9 Saturday, April 10

Sunday, April 11

Saturday, April 17

Friday, May 14 Saturday, May 15

5.30pm

Sunday, June 20

7.35pm

ROUND 16 Thursday, July 1

Roosters vs. Storm

Sydney Cricket Ground

7.50pm

Dragons vs. Bulldogs

Netsrata Jubilee Stadium

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ROUND 17

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Thursday, July 8

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Rabbitohs vs. Eels

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Friday, July 23

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Cowboys vs. Storm

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Rabbitohs Warriors

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Sea Eagles vs. Broncos

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Cowboys vs. Broncos

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16 Wednesday March 10, 2021

Teams ready for 12 hour relay

By Celeste Alexander

There is just over a week to go until Marlborough’s Relay for Life event kicks off (March 19-20) at A&P Park Blenheim, for which 32 teams have so far registered.

It’s an event that has been well supported by the community since its inception, and raises money for the Cancer Society.

The first event was launched in New Zealand in 2001.

Participants form teams, don their shoes and take turns at walking or running for the full 12 hours, all the while enjoying music, entertainment and celebrating community spirit.

Teams are made up of workmates, friends, family members, and cancer survivors and their supporters.

The teams have been busy fundraising via the Marlborough Relay for Life online page where the public can go and support the cause.

There will also be a special fundraising documentary screening of ‘Helen’s Story’ being held on Wednesday, March 17 at 7pm at Event Cinemas in Blenheim. This heart-warming story has been co-produced by Marlborough filmmaker Paul Davidson.

The documentary follows Helen Ngahuia Thomas during her last three years battling pancreatic cancer, before passing away in 2013. It also highlights the service provided to Helen by Hospice, from the perspective of Helen and her family.

Tickets are available at The Runway Café, Woodbourne or the

Cancer Society Marlborough office on Maxwell Road. Tickets cost $25 each and include a pre-movie drink and nibbles.

On the day of the Relay for Life, which begins at 6pm on the Friday, the Cancer Society Marlborough will be holding an afternoon tea for cancer survivors and carers from 4.30pm – 5.45pm which is open to all men, women and their whanau who would like to come together. Details are in the advertisement below.

Survivors and carers are then invited to gather at 5.45pm and lead the opening lap of the relay, followed by the relay teams.

The Kete Kai Street Market will also be running from 6-9pm; bringing a new element to the event which aims to invite the general public in to

Teams at previous Relay for Life Marlborough events have embraced the fun by dressing up. File photo

find out more about Relay for Life, and to experience the atmosphere.

“Come along and cheer on the

teams or walk a lap with friends,” Cancer Society Marlborough centre manager Felicity Spencer says.

Neighbours’ Day made real

By Glenise Dreaver

Marlborough Multicultural Centre and the Top of the South Neighbourhood Support Group have heaved a sigh of relief as this area moves back down to COVID Alert Level 1.

It means the Multicultural Tea Party, arranged for Saturday March 20 to celebrate Neighbours Day Aotearoa and Race Relations Day, is able to The Multicultural Tea Party set for Saturday, March 20 to celebrate go ahead.

And the long-anticipated event, origNeighbours Day Aotearoa and Race Relations Day, is going ahead.

inally planned in conjunction with the Marlborough Multi-Cultural Centre, has drawn two more participants.

“Red Cross has joined in,” says Charlotte, adding that they usually have their own event on Neighbour’s Day. “And Crop Swap, which is normally run out of Crossroads each month, is also joining in.”

There are several competitions being run on the day, which starts at Marlborough House, at the corner of

Henry and George Streets at 12.30pm and runs until 3pm.

Competitors in the national costume, best teacup and best mocktail glass events can register as they arrive, says Charlotte. “And Crop Swap starts at 2pm.”

“We’re asking that neighbours from everywhere come and meet their community,” she says.

“It’s for all of us! Mo tatou katoa!”

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Edwin Fox Maritime Museum manager  Where did you grow up and was it a good place to be?

I grew up in a quiet little Cornish fishing village called Portscatho on the South Coast of England. It was an amazing place to grow up!  Where’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

New Zealand of course, although the Greek Islands (Sporades) is a close second. I was very lucky to have lived there for a while.  Name your favourite and least favourite foods?

Favourite food is pretty much any seafood and Cornish pasties, which I miss like crazy. Worst food is broad beans!  What do you do to prioritize your health and wellbeing?

Being a mum of four boys life can be quite hectic. I’m quite a rugby fan and enjoy following them around the country watching them play, but also taking the time out to have some girl time is great; lunch or a wine with a friend is usually my escape.  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

A caravan. I’ve been looking for a while but it seems everyone else is.

 Are you a dog person or cat person?

Cat, we have two tabbies at home, Chase and Billy.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

I would split it between my lovely Edwin Fox ship to help keep it preserved for future generations to enjoy, and a local Marlborough charities that focus on our kids, like Graham Dingle or Life Education Trust because our children need as much nurturing and support as we can give them in today’s society.

When you go to the beach leave only your footprints behind!

If only more people would do this when visiting Rarangi Beach, says resident Zoe Luffman, who led a clean-up effort last Saturday picking up rubbish.

This week is Seaweek (March 6-14) which sees locals head to the beach to collect rubbish as part of the Marlborough Massive Clean Up. Zoe, who is in her final year at Marlborough Girls’ College, has been organising the Rarangi Cleanup for the past seven years.

Due to COVID restrictions last Saturday this event wasn’t able to run as it was originally publicised involving the wider community, however a smaller group of 17 Rarangi residents still donned their gloves and participated.

Around 60kg of rubbish was collected plus recyclables in the space of just one hour.

Much of the rubbish, Zoe says, was made up of cans, bottles, single shoes and even a tyre which had to be dug out of the sand.

“The most common thing we pick up each year is drink cans and bottles which people just drop on the ground.

“Rarangi Road is often littered with takeaway containers and rub-

Rarangi resident, Zoe Luffman, has been running the annual Rarangi Beach Cleanup for seven years. Last weekend's cleanup saw 60kg of rubbish plus recyclables picked up.

bish, as well as at the spots where people park up.

“We can only do what we can but sometimes it’s along the busy road,” Zoe says.

Compared to when she first started organising the Rarangi Cleanup, Zoe says the volume of rubbish has decreased.

“The first year we filled two trailers and the back of a ute with rubbish, but this can be even less

if people just take their rubbish with them instead of leaving it.”

Zoe’s message to the public is to do their bit and pick up rubbish if they see it.

“It’s one less piece of rubbish that ends up in the ocean,” she says.

“Ideally we would prefer people to not drop their rubbish but if we can all do our bit to help, our beaches would be much cleaner.”

 If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be?

Kathleen or Gladys, my grandmothers. They both died not long before I was born.

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The Sun Good samaritan A huge thank you to the wonderful person that put my grandsons cellphone into our neighbours letterbox after he dropped it on the street this morning in Hampden St, Picton.

It shows there are still good people out there.

Much appreciated and a happy grandson.

Re: No roundabouts You’re wasting your breath in this town, all they think about here are roundabouts. No such thing as common sense or practical thinking with the powers that be here. Very backward thinkers.

Bricks and a bouquet A big bouquet to Craig and the guys at Riverside Refinishers for the wonderful service and panelbeating and paint job you did on my vehicle. A ‘brick’ to the woman who caused the accident when you went through a giveway sign by the Courthouse - you know who you are! (Oct 27 driving a yellow loan car). You did not even bother to apologise to my son who was in shock. Also a brick to the Insurance Company, I could never recommend you as it took you three and a half months to finally settle.

Good and bad people Heart of gold and heart of stone. A massive thank you to the young lady and emergency services and witness who helped my husband after being knocked off his bike by a car, more than what you can say about the driver who left the scene!

Use the letterbox please Could you please ask all the wonderful people that deliver the free papers during the week to PLEASE put them in the letterbox and not the milk box. It only takes a slight breeze and they are blowing all round the neighbourhood and usually end up at my door!

Pretty smart

Disgusted

I see the footpaths and driveways are being reinstated along New Renwick Rd at Burleigh following power cable installations. How long before they are dug up again to install sewer pipes to eliminate polluting septic tanks in the area?

Well I wouldn’t usually waste my time on here but I’m absolutely fed up with Blenheim drivers! Rude, impatient, I’ve seen them many times now sitting in their cars tooting at the car in front of them to hurry up, when clearly the driver in front of them is waiting until they feel it’s safe enough to go, these idiots to me are total low life’s and need to learn patience and courtesy. I don’t think my family will ever waste their time coming back to such a rude lot. We’ve travelled all over the North and South Island in NZ and Blenheim drivers are by far the worst we’ve ever encountered.

Re: Gypsy Fair I was travelling along Alabama Rd when I saw the Gypsy Fair buses and trucks waiting at the centre line to turn into Redwoodtown School. I slowed down and stopped to give way to them so that they could make their turn. I did this out of courtesy not because they pulled out in front of me. The Gypsy Fair travel the country bringing joy and happiness to the regions they visit , so give them a break.

Annoyed Dirty tissues. After going for a pleasant walk to the snout in Picton with a friend on returning to our vehicle we found a note: “Don’t be a grub keep your tissues in your pocket”. Neither of us were even carrying tissues! This actually put a major damper on the walk. So to the person that wrote this note make sure you know for a fact that you have got the right people before leaving scathing notes on their vehicles! We are both extremely tidy kiwis and don’t litter. Next time get your facts right.

The sun shall always shine Excuse me for saying but I truly don’t understand why kiwis have such a negative attitude towards Maoridom? Te reo being used. Aotearoa or New Zealand. How can one be so proud?

The great southern continent claimed under the union jack as part of Britannia?!

Re: Cycle tax I agree with your txt and would add to it that pedestrians should also pay a registration fee for the privilege of using the footpaths that car registrations don’t pay for?!? It should be evident to anyone that footpaths and cycle ways are there to reduce the risks of death and injuries caused by aggressive and careless motorists. I got knocked off my bicycle more than once. Every cyclist means one car less on the road and less congestion. Note: I own a registered car and pay the relevant fee.

Way too fast Oh my goodness, having just spent an afternoon at a house in Parker St between Hutchison and McLauchlin Sts I am appalled at how fast so many of the vehicles using this street travel at clearly way in excess of the speed limit and clearly a very dangerous situation for the college and Bohally pupils, park users and residents. I do hope the police put it on their monitor/action list.

Would it be possible to turn the cameras onto the reporters who ask stupid questions of the Prime Minister at the Covid interviews?

Re traffic lights The luddites against traffic lights, because having to stop at a red light waiting for a green is so annoying, must surely be those half wits who ignore compulsory stop sights, for the same reason. Lights are needed at Grove Rd, Nelson St roundabout

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Lucky to be in NZ People who complain about the Covid levels in NZ need to watch more TV news on what is going on overseas.

We are so, so lucky to live in this corner of the world!

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Dobbing friends How dare this leader demand we return to days of Salem-McCarthyism style witch and communist hunts and revert to dobbing in lockdown breakers/family/friends. We have already seen results to caught red-faced MP’s!

Nothing! So what will happen to these highly educated offenders in Papatoetoe? Voters, aha thus nothing again! Snap election required for defined leadership and new MP’s. Secure the South Island, then just maybe, we team talk!

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Let’s charge everyone for being happy and enjoying the outdoors. Seriously that’s becoming a joke now. Maybe you should get yourself a bike, you might enjoy it. Taxpaper starting to get really annoyed with selfish people in this town.

Lights on please people I can’t believe just how many people still drive in low light without their lights!! It’s not rocket science... one simple flick of the wrist turns them on and hello... you are more visible on the road.

A message for the disgusting bit of s...t that left a used condom with its wrapper on the ground on the Burleigh Road carpark by the Taylor River. I used a doggie bag to remove your filth and binned it. If you use the carpark again as a ‘shagging shop’ take your memorabilia home with you or put it in the bin that was only a few metres away!!

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RONALD: Liya Joseph and Ronald Saju are excited to welcome their first child, Arthur Joseph (6lb 1oz) on March 5, 2021 at 2.40pm at Wairau Hospital. A special thanks goes to midwife Cathy Middleton, Dr Raniah, and all of the staff at the maternity ward.

TAKHI: Navdeep and Gursimran are thrilled to announce the birth of Gurbaaz Singh Takhi (2.7kg) on February 28, 2021 at 5.15pm at Wairau Hospital. Thank you to the maternity team, midwife Cathy Middleton and Dr Sarah Wateman. Photo provided

FAIGAN: Leon and Dannielle are pleased to announce the arrival of Wolf Ashley Faigan (9lb 4oz), born on March 1, 2021 at 2.44am at Wairau hospital. A little brother for Alaska.

A huge thank you to midwife Gwen Costello.

Photo provided

Bringing the past to life

By Glenise Dreaver

Steve Pearson, of the Blenheim Family History Group, tells of some family history remembered from the day the King’s procession passed in front of the family’s cutlery shop in Norwich.

He’s not sure which king, but it was in the days when people went out in their Sunday best to see him and the women of the day, wore big hats with floral decorations on.

Two of the children in the family were sent upstairs to watch from there, and were given pork pies (in lieu of McDonalds) to eat while they waited.

They leaned out the window … and one pork pie dropped, landing fairly and squarely on one of those lovely hats. (Anyone who’s ever eaten an English pork pie can imagine the devastation the fatty treats could wreak).

While the details of who the culprit was and when needed a little more

research Steve records proudly: “I was able to take a photo of that window!”

The shop itself was in his family of cutlers for 150 years, though, he records ruefully, “It’s now an e-cigarette shop.”

It’s details like this that can make the past come alive through the lens of family history.

So once a week, on Wednesday afternoons between 2-4pm, Steve shares his knowledge at a session at the Marlborough District Library in

Blenheim.

Sometimes there’s a waiting list of local people eager to learn how to research their family tree, “and sometimes there’s nobody,” he says cheerfully.

When the Sun called last Wednesday, he had a queue however. First in was June Auret, who quickly discovered that she and Steve had a mutual connection to, and love of, Norwich.

June says Norwich is also one of

her favourite places, not least the Roman ruins and a visit to one of their beautiful churches.

“I discovered where the term ‘filthy rich’ came from. It was the tombs of the prominent citizens who were buried under the floors, which often weren’t sealed properly.

“They soon got to stink.”

She reflects on her searching. “It gives you a sense of who you are.”

Steve agrees. “And it’s very addictive!”

The Sun

Wednesday March 10, 2021

EVENT: Book Characters

Rapaura School’s students and teachers dressed as their favourite book characters last Thursday and enjoyed an afternoon of reading, including from special guests; Harold the Giraffe (via Zoom call) and Kandoo Kiwi.

Rapaura School students dressed as their favourite book characters for the school’s Book Day last Thursday. There were characters from princesses and vampires through to duck hunters and a Where’s Wally.

Olivia Rojas (Gangster Granny) and Ruby Taylor (Huckleberry Finn).

Samuel Wilson (Greg Heffley, Diary of a Whimpy Kid) and Will Matheson (Willie Apiata, Autobiography).

Ned Neal, teacher Tania Jenkins and Charlotte d’Auvergne.

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Mila Scott, Tamatea Starkey and Lofia Peek.

Grace Wilson (Dolly Parton), Louise Ryan (Max, Where the Wild Things Are) and Grace Timms (bumble bee).

EVENT: Summer Concert

Locals enjoying the recent Marlborough 4 Fun Summer Concert Series at Picton.

This family-friendly and free concert attracted people of all ages.

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URGENT services

In Memoriam

Death notices

Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

AMES, Margaret Elizabeth (nee Jackson): On Friday March 5, 2021 at Hospice Marlborough, with family by her side. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved and treasured wife of the late Maurice. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Maryanne and Peter. Loved Nana of Nathan and Malcolm. Special thanks to Wairau Hospital and Hospice Marlborough.

Messages may be sent to 208 Rarangi Beach Road, RD3, Blenheim 7273. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. At Margaret’s request a private cremation has been held.

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

IRAIN: Jon Craig (Craig) On 8 March 2021, passed away at Wairau Hospital, aged 48 years. Loved son of the late Ann Bigley-Scott and step-son of Pete. Loved brother of Leanne, and Clinton and Paula.

Great mate of Uncle John. Fondly remembered by his many caregivers and flatmates.

Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A celebration of Craig’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Thursday 11 March at 11.00am followed by private cremation.

Olive Elizabeth Miller

TUCKER, Doreen Joan: On Sunday March 7, 2021, peacefully at Aberleigh Village with family at her side. In her 101st year.

Loved wife of the late Stan, cherished mother to Sue and the late Daniel, and Judi and Carl. Much loved Nanna of Stephen, Wendy, Megan and Ben, and great Nanna to Lachlan and Joel. Messages may be sent to 14 McCallum Street, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to the staff at Aberleigh Village for their wonderful care of our Mum. A farewell for Doreen will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10.30am on THURSDAY MARCH 18, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Dear Mum It’s hard to believe it’s been so long but now is twenty years that you’ve been gone We miss you still and always will taken too soon a space we can’t fill Living on as you’d want your memory strong taking the good with the bad and carrying on Your family has grown making you proud we take you with us as light through a cloud Our Mum forever you can never die our hearts will love you and keep you alive From Maureen, Kathlene, Vivien, William, Christine and extended family

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

STORAGE shed for rent. 10x4m. Ideal for boat or campervan. Phone 0276126040.

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Public Notices Church Notices

AGM: Marlborough Table Tennis, Wednesday, March 17 at 7pm. Venue: Simcox Stadium (upstairs). All players, intending players and supporters welcome. For all enquiries contact Chris Hood on 5788330 or at ian.chris.hood@ gmail.com

LIGHTHOUSE Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 172 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m.

All welcome. 5785030.

Community notices

Wanted

Te Rerenga o Te Ra Kapa Haka Housie Fundraiser

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

WANTED land for grazing. Phone Crawford 021804975.

For Sale

1pm Saturday 20th March, Clubs of Marlborough. 40 Games and 2 Supers, Raffles.

QUEEN size bed $50 ph 027 769 2028

Business for Sale

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In Memoriam

For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words.

EXCLUDES: AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. All notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High St.

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

FOR SALE Established Cleaning Franchise Full training, equipment provided Simple business to own and run Potential for growth if desired Phone 579 9333 marlborough@mrgreen.co.nz

Wanted to Rent

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

RURAL or spacious private property wanted in June long term for working couple. Good references. Clean, tidy and honest. Please phone Bridget 02102306983.

Call 03 570 2298

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Wednesday March 10, 2021 Situations Vacant

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The Sun Public Notices HEATPUMP supply, service, install. Free quotes. Call now 0284052863

We are growing, come grow with us!

9 Machine Centre Operators, Graders, Loader driver opportunities

Part Time Kitchen Assistant Required

9 Competitive rate plus bonus system 9 Onsite training and learning opportunities

OneFortyOne’s Kaituna Sawmill is a modern, efficient sawmill that plays an important role in the local processing of timber.

Wood sales are strong, and demand for our products is high, so we are growing and are seeking new team members. Sawmill experience ideal but not essential.

Your will love the work-life balance of working four days a week/12 hour shifts. This is a Monday to Friday rotating roster, which means that every fifth week you get a four day weekend!

To Apply: Email: Jo.Dwyer@onefortyone.co.nz or Call: 03 572 8921

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EXPERIENCED HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN or ELECTRICIAN WANTED. For more information go to seek.co.nz

We are looking for a part time Kitchen Assistant to join our team.

If you enjoy working in a kitchen environment and thrive on providing excellent service then please call Naomi, Village Manager on (03) 5775208 or 0211366504.

Applications close Wednesday 17th March 2021.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Marlborough Sounds SeniorNet advise that the CONFIDENCE IN BANKING seminar was held at Picton Little Theatre on 21st February and WILL NOT be repeated on 21st March as incorrectly advertised elsewhere.

Any inconvenience is regretted

• Students • Adults • Retirees The Sun newspaper is looking for reliable deliverers and relief delivers in Mayfield, Grovetown, Taylor Pass and High Street.

The horses in Olympic equestrian events have their own passports and fly business class.

This could suit retire, semi-retired or school students. Are you up for a bit of exercise and some extra pocket money, if so give us a call or email.

Phone the office (03) 577 7868 or E: office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Public Notices

How much clearance is required?

Under the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, trees must be kept a safe distance from power lines for public safety and to protect electricity supply.

The Regulations define the clearance requirements using two zones, the Notice Zone and Growth Limit Zone.

The Growth Limit Zone is the space around the power line where trees must not encroach at any time. The Notice Zone is one metre beyond the Growth Limit Zone.

The distance required for each Zone is dependent on the line voltage, as shown in the table below: Growth Limit and Notice Zones for Line Spans less than 150 metres OVERHEAD LINE VOLTAGE

GROWTH LIMIT ZONE

NOTICE ZONE

33,000V (33kV)

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1.6 metres

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1.5 metres

Stay safe - use a professional Only approved contractors are permitted to work within four metres of power lines and the tree work should be left to these trained and experienced professionals.

Attempting to do the work yourself could result in injury or even death. Please contact Marlborough Lines for a list of contractors approved to undertake tree work around power lines.

Celebrating 50 years serving the community

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For your sewing requirements Phone 03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010 Quality Service Guaranteed

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres Inc.

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Tuesday 30th March 2021 at 6:30pm John Street Preschool 1A Henry Street, Blenheim

Ryan Lawnmowing Blenheim Renwick Picton Phone/Txt 022 322 6515

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FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW Sunday 28 March Weld Park, Ward FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES available on application Bernadette Gilmore Ph 577 7174

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Golf Results Wairau Valley Golf Club Results for Saturday 6th March: 4bbb: John McLauchlan & Pete Jerram 58, Mel Hampton & Steve Shallcrass 59, Robbie Lacey & Bevan Boon 60, Rex McGarry & Bill Linklater 63, Rex McGarry & Roger Restall 64 Congratulations to John McLauchlan, he recorded a gross 77 (almost 3 years under his age).

Rarangi Golf Club March 3,Men,Rutherford Milne Trophy,Medal: Gordon Lang 69, Neil Reeves 70, Phil Hill 70, Warwick Brice 72, Bob Penington 72, Peter Browning 72, John Cootes 73, Guido Bertogg 73,Chris Harvey 74, Ezra Kahaki 75.

March 4, Ladies,LGU & Foote Trophy,Medal, Best Overall: Carolyn Reaney 70, 0-18.4 Tracy Bary 72, Rete Kydd 74, 18.5 – 24.8 Anne Newman 76, 24.9 - 40.4 Annie Hubbert 71, Denise Hodson 73, Margaret York 77.

March 6, Men & Ladies, Medal + Putts, Men: Hans Bloemberg 70 + 29=99, Terry Allen 73 +28=101, Lindsay McAlpine 73 + 30=103, Alan Milne 77 + 28=105, Clarry Neame 74 +32=106.

Ladies: Marilyn Smith 69 + 27=96, Frances Price 68 + 32 =100, Helen Neame 71 + 33 = 104, Anne Newman 75 + 32=107.

March 7,Men & Ladies, Stableford: Men, John Jones 41, Lindsay McAlpine 36, Alan Rutledge 36, Mike Garrett 36, John Cootes 36, Brian Gill 35, Cyril Dawson 35, Terry Lane 35, Peter Browning 35.

Ladies, Dale McCrindle 42, Suzanne Lang 40, Maryann Best 35.

flaxbourneshow@gmail.com

Marlborough Junior Golf Society Notice of Special General Meeting We will be holding a special general meeting on March the 17th at the Blenheim Golf Club at 7pm.

The meeting is to discuss the ongoing operation and viability of the Society, if you have an interest in this please attend.

Nick Robinson – President

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Clothing Alterations:

by Lynette Atkinson-Parker

Wednesday March 10, 2021

Marlborough Golf Club March 2, Women’s 9 Hole Net Medal: Suzanne Clifford 31, Bev Lindsay 35, Leigh Andrews 37.

March 3, Women’s Net Medal Div.1: Julie Nicolle 71, Lucy Jefferis 71, Lizzie Turnbull 77. Div.2: Sue Lissaman 67, Anne Preston 75, Morag Dobbs 75. Div.3: Susan Barnett 74, Heather Stenhouse 75, Di Lofthouse 77, Francie Shagin 79.

March 4, Men’s Stableford Div.1: Chas Craig 41, Dave Knappstein 39, Matthew Croad 38, Hans Blohm 37, Malcolm MacKenzie 37, Bede O’Malley 37. Div.2: John Davis 40, Rex Scoble 38, Jock Glennie 38, David Fairlie 38, Paul Ham 37.

March 6, Women’s Monthly Mug Gross: Julie Nicolle 87. Monthly Mug Net: Sue Lissaman 72. Net medal Div.1: Lizzie Turnbull 73, Julie Smith 74, Lucy Jefferis 74. Div.2: Cherry Wilson 84. Men’s Monthly Mug Gross: Tracy Goss 72. Monthly Mug Net: Andrew Stowell 65. Net medal Div.1: David Lightfoot 68, Tracy Goss 70, Peter Marfell 70, Bede O’Malley 71, Mark Mason 72. Div.2: Terry Loomis 66, Dave Knappstein 66, Mike Ponder 68, John Rodgers 68, Rex Scoble 68, Hans Blohm 70.

Wednesday 10 March Go by Bike Day:

Liz Davidson Place 7:00am - 9:00am. The annual Go By Bike Day, a celebration of people riding their bikes in beautiful Marlborough. There will be free bacon butties and coffee for anyone who arrives by bike. Local cycle retailer ‘Bikefit’ will also be on hand offering free bike checks. No pre-registration is required. Council staff will be handing out information and there will be giveaways.

Baby Rhyme Time:

This is a fun and interactive session of stories and songs for under two-year-olds. Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) Children’s Library.

Wednesdays at 10.30 am and 11.30 am during school term. No need to register just come along on the day. Runs till 26 May.

Blenheim Depression Support Group:

Meets every Wednesday from 10am – 11.30am.

We meet to support each other, have reglar speakers, outings, share in a safe environment.

Info/meeting venue details please phone Virginia on 027 3035 879.

Support group for postnatal mothers:

Every Wednesday from 9.30 am to noon. Child minders help with the babies. Call Tatiana 027 901 9807.

After school fun:

Every Wednesday. Picton Library 3.30pm – 4.15pm. Calling all crafty kids! Come along and enjoy the library after school on Wednesdays during term time. Enjoy listening to some stories and then get creative with a simple craft. Make something cool to take home. All ages welcome (pre-schoolers too). No need to book, just turn up. Every Wednesday afternoon during school terms till April 14.

Thursday 11 March Knit and Natter:

Marlborough District Library 10.30am till noon.

Are you looking to meet new people? Are you interested in knitting? Join a group of social knitters. Bring along your knitting project, or get inspiration from the other knitters. Enjoy the company of other knitters and admire their beautiful work. Tea and coffee will be available as well. Adults Only. Runs till June 10.

Ulysses Retreads Group:

Meet Brayshaw Park Thursdays 11am. Ride to various destinations for lunch. Come by bike, tin top or magic carpet. Bring your laughing gear, a thermal to wear and a story to share.

Choir:

Thursdays 7-9pm. St Ninian’s Hall, 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown (opp church). Come and join Creative Kids Trust community choir Creative Voice. All musical abilities and new members welcome.

Massive Marlborough Clean-up: Picton (Seaweek):

Picton Foreshore, 9:45am - 12:00pm. A Massive Marlborough Clean Up event! Join Envirohub Marlborough in cleaning up the Picton Foreshore.

Everyone to meet at the foreshore playground at 9:45am. After an initial welcome and safety briefing, we will head off to cover different areas. At 11:30am we will return to the playground for a chat and look at what we have achieved! A few spot prizes will also be drawn at this time so stick around to be in to win! For all events please wear solid footwear, bring gardening gloves, sunscreen, and water.

The Massive Marlborough Clean-Up is an annual multi-group/multi-location campaign which aims to clean up our beaches, protect our oceans and meet other awesome people.

Marlborough Kennel Assn Double Ribbon Parade:

Judges Kathryn Stewart and Zoe Hogg. Entries 10.15am. Judging 11.00am. MKA grounds Aerodrome Rd, Omaka. Spectators welcome. Please note club grounds will be closed on the Saturday due to a prior event.

Monday 15 March Line Dancing:

Senior Citizen Hall. Every Monday 2-3pm. Come along and give line dancing a go. Join us for friendship, fun, exercise, music and dance. Men, women and children welcome. No partner needed.

A social is held every couple of months so all classes can get together for an afternoon of fun and dance.

The first lesson is free for all new beginner’s, then $5 each time. For more information phone Judith 03-578 7554 or 021 234 1095.

Rotary Clubs in Blenheim:

Meet Monday & Tuesday evenings at 5.30pm.

Rotary is a world-wide service club for men & women – doing great things in your community.

For further information on meeting venues, please phone Kevin on 021 173 8784, or Jon on 027 222 9505.

Witherlea Indoor Bowling Club:

Meets Monday’s at St Ninian’s Church Hall for 7pm start. Soft sole shoes essential. Contact Gary 578 4704 or Heather 578 9350.

Blenheim Scottish Country Dance Club:

Every Monday at 7.30pm at Whitney Street School Hall, Whitney Street. Come and try it! You don’t need a partner. For information ring Miriam 9284479.

Tuesday 16 March

Art therapy group for pregnant women:

Every Tuesday 5pm to 8pm. Call Tatiana 027 901 9807.

Tea @ Ten:

Picton Mahjong:

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month, Marina Cove Lounge, Picton, great tea, coffee & conversation.

Friday 12 March

Market on the Green:

Marina Cove 1:15pm. Contact Gyllian 573 5383.

Under 5s stories and crafts:

Every Friday. Picton Library’s Under 5’s programme 10.30am – 11.15am is designed to enhance the library experience for 2-5-year-olds.

Come along and share a favourite or new picture books and construct simple crafts. Make sure your little person wears clothes you don’t mind getting messy. No need to book. Running till April 16.

Kidzone:

Fridays 3.30 to 5.30pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge Street. Avon 579 2440.

Vintage Farm Machinery:

Open daily, 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm.

John 5777 442.

Saturday 13 March

Marlborough Artisan Craft Market:

Blenheim CBD 9.30am-2pm. The market is a showcase of local Artisans with a large selection of craft products to select from. The market has a vibrant atmosphere to browse and enjoys at your leisure. Children are catered for with an activity zone with outdoor games for young and old to enjoy.

Blenheim Chess Club:

Meets at Delicia Café, Scott Street, every Saturday 10am – 1pm. All welcome.

Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival:

The Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival is the perfect blend of great music and entertainment to be enjoyed with delicious fresh food to tempt your taste buds, all at a family-friendly price. There’ll be excellent Marlborough wines and beer available too. The festival is a vital part of Marlborough’s summer; come along and join in the fun and festivities. Buy your tickets before the big day, or at the gate on your way in.

Sunday 14 March

Marlborough Farmers’ Market:

Marlborough A&P Showgrounds. 9am-noon.

Fresh produce from your local farmers. Come and see the tasty line up of fresh and seasonal, gourmet and artisan produce and products that this region has to offer.

Coming Up:

Sunday, March 21. 12:30-3:00pm. 12 Mills St, Seddon. Artisan and community market with a local charity feature. March charity is the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre. Come and visit!

Crop Swap Gathering:

Saturday 20th March, 1:30-2:30pm, Marlborough Multicultural Centre, 21 Henry Street. Sharing abundance from our gardens: Fruit, vegetables, preserves, relishes, jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings, baking. Giving generously and mindfully taking. Further details 027 372 2897.

Messy Church:

A free event – create with activities, fun & games; celebrate with Bible stories, songs & prayers; get together for a delicious meal. At Picton Baptist Church – 293 Waikawa Rd, Sunday 21 March 4–6pm. Everyone is welcome, from babies to grandies. Children pls bring a grown-up! Ph 573 6315 or email pictonbaptist@gmail.com.

Rides Calendar:

Thurs 11th Mar. 7pm. Committee meeting. Tim. Thurs 11th Mar. 11am. Retreads Group.

Sat 13th Mar. Club Night, Woodbourne Tavern 6pm.

Sun 14th Mar. 11am. Karaka Crayfish Café, Okiwi Bay SH1 south for Lunch.

Thurs 18th Mar. 11am. Retreads Group.

Sun 21st Mar. 1pm. Social Ride, Pelorus Bridge.

Thurs 25th Mar. 11am. Retreads Group.

Sun 28th Mar. 11am St Arnaud Tavern for Lunch. Ex Clinker Café Lake Rotoiti.

Thurs 1st Apr. 11am. Retreads Group.

Thursday rides depart Brayshaw Park.

Sunday rides depart Railway Station Carpark.

All rides are weather dependant.

If you have an event for the next issue of ‘What’s On’ email The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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sports talk With Jacob Page

A mixed bag of sport musings Like a good smorgasbord, there is plenty happening around the sporting landscape so I thought I’d share some opinions and the odd rambling on a range of topics.

The news Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker has split from his trainer of eight years, Kevin Barry was an absolute no-brainer for the 29-year-old.

Parker’s win over Junior Fa a fortnight ago, was underwhelming at best and same-old, same-old at worst.

Parker’s career is stagnant at present and since he is pushing 30, a change is needed to try to unlock any potential which may be remaining.

The split from Barry should have happened two years ago but it’s an admission from the Parker camp that things are not working.

As my first editor used to tell me “even Blind Freddie” can see the issues.

Mitchell Santner’s head-cold enforced absence from the Black Caps’ twenty20 series against Australia highlighted his value to the team in the coloured clothing.

I’ve been outspoken for years that, as a fan, I have no interest in seeing him play test cricket again as he is not a wicket-taking threat but in the shorter formats, he is an asset who was sorely missed during his absence.

Super Rugby is back, that will be a Blues versus Crusaders final in a few months time.

The Hurricanes look like wooden-spooners but the Highlanders are young and full of Canterbury cast-offs, while the Chiefs cannot be any worse than they were last year when they went winless.

I watched the 2000 women’s cricket World Cup final on Thursday and what a gripping contest that was.

The match stands the test of time.

One of my main takeaways was how much I missed Martin Crowe on commentary.

His untimely death, way too young, robbed the sport of a great

mind.

His innovative Cricket Max game of the 1990s was the forerunner to twenty20 cricket.

Crowe had the ability to inform and entertain which is an ability sorely lacking in the Spark Sport cricket commentary team.

Crowe had his favourite sayings like “Heaven to Betsy” and “Holy Cow” but he also had the ability to read the game and articulate his thoughts that brought you closer to the game as a viewer.

Too many of the Spark commentators talk about what is right in front of you.

Rarely do I listen and learn something.

The same can be said for Sky’s rugby coverage.

There are too many ‘nice guys’ on their broadcasts and not enough people being analytical, critical and asking the tough questions.

Everyone seems unwilling to have a potentially unpopular opinion.

It seems like every player is world class and a transcendent talent.

The coverage needs someone who is there to be fair and not make friendships.

The coverage, much like Spark’s cricket coverage, lacks a critical edge and without it, the pre and post-match analysis and the interviews are sadly lacking any watchability.

Photo finish expected at power boat regatta Racers are used to close finishes but the wait for the South Island to move back to COVID alert level 1 has even the staunchest supporter chewing their nails.

With the largest field of boats in recent memory entered for the 2 day regatta on Lake Rotoiti March 13 and 14 the ENZED Rotoiti Power Boat Club are preparing for a very busy weekend both on and off the water; however the biggest relief will be a change of alert levels.

Club spokesman Joe Blakiston says 72 boats from all over New

Zealand will be contesting nearly 60 races over the two day event from Junior Clubman racers to the 10 mighty GP Hydroplanes that are entered in the final races of the HYDRO Thunder series.

Plenty of other locals will be racing in the Formula 1 series plus inboard and racing outboard classes so expect an action packed day.

“With such a huge range of entries we will have to start racing at 9.15am each day with the racing expected to go well into the afternoon ,” Joe says.

He also says the audience will also be treated to a WW2 fighter The Blenheim Based Yak 3 ‘Full Noise ‘flyover in the lunch break both days weather permitting to add to the entertainment.

“We are really looking forward to a huge crowd and repeating the Mexican wave that was seen on the lakefront last year.

“As always the club is thankful to the St Arnaud Community and also to DOC who make us feel welcome.

No drones or dogs in the National Park please,” Joe says.

A two day power boat regatta will be held on Lake Rotoiti from March 13-14. Photo provided

Indoor bowls season underway The 2021 Indoor Bowls season is now starting in full force with seven affiliated clubs in the district.

Most clubs have started playing or will be in the next few weeks.

Indoor bowls is a game that can be played socially, or at a more competitive level as required.

Representative players will have a busy season this year with matches being played in Nelson, Motueka, Westport and Collingwood, as well as hosting a team from Canterbury.

Representative trials start on Sunday, March 28 with up to 40 players required for some events.

New bowlers are welcome. The game of indoor bowls provides a great opportunity for the whole family to play including young and old.

It is a very low cost sport with all the equipment supplied and is not dependent on the weather.

It is a game easy to learn and we encourage new players to give it a go.

Coaching and practice day -

Another practice and coaching day is to be held this Saturday, March 13 at the Clubs of Marlborough at 1pm.

For further information contact Glen Hurcomb phone 5792574.

Club Details Playing Monday evenings: Clubs of Marlborough, 7pm, contact Glen Hurcomb on 5792574.

Witherlea, 7pm, contact Gary Parlane on 5784706.

P a s t i m e s / R e d wo o d t ow n , 7.30pm, contact Errol Fairhurst on 5788972.

Playing Wednesday: Strand/Redwoodtown, 1pm, contact Debbie Wearing on 5776750.

Linkwater, 4.30pm, contact Judith Andrews on 5736919.

Blenheim South/Redwoodtown, 7pm, contact Peter Hanley on 027 4887500.

Grovetown /Wesley Foundry, 7.30pm, contact Morris on 5786699.

Rapaura, 7.30pm, contact Julian Adams on 5705971.

Members of the Redwoodtown Indoor Bowls Club pictured at the season's first afternoon roll-up last Wednesday. Photo provided

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Wednesday March 10, 2021

Marlborough Childrens & Youth Theatre in association with The Blenheim Sun, Clark Estate, Motorworld & The Boathouse Theatre PRESENT

The Jungle Book A musical based on the book by Rudyard Kipling Music & Lyrics by Daniel Levy Book & Lyrics by April-Dawn Gladu “Originally produced by the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, USA” “Produced through an agreement with www.TYAscripts.com”

“it’s okay to be different”

Tickets from Motorworld Blenheim 53-55 Scott St Blenheim Phone for group bookings (10+) 0211589660

On at the Boathouse Theatre Marlborough

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