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By Celeste Alexander Mysterious beasts, wise-cracking monkeys and a boy living with animals; The Jungle Book is a storyline many know well and it’s coming to The Boathouse Theatre stage next month.

The people of Marlborough have a real treat in store for them as the story of Mowgli, a boy raised in an Indian jungle, is being brought to life by the Marlborough Children’s & Youth Theatre.

Director Duncan Whiting says he is “excited” with the script which he looked at 12 years ago, and has now resurrected and given a “whole new look”.

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Some of the cast from The Jungle Book, a production soon to be staged by the Marlborough Children’s & Youth Theatre. Photo provided

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The Jungle Book and the adventure packed story of young Mowgli has been published and retold for over a century, and in more recent years through animated and live-action films.

This universal tale of friendship will be depicted by around 60 local children who will play alternate roles throughout the 95-minute family show.

The audience can look forward to favourite characters Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa, the monkeys and all the animals of the jungle, Duncan says.

The tried-and-true motif of children’s theatre, that it’s okay to be

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different, gets an exotic twist with this colour, sitar-twanging musical based on Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.

Rudyard was born in India and spent the first six years of his childhood there. After about 10 years living in England he returned to India where he worked for six years.

It was during this time when he wrote a series of tales about Mowgli, including the humanlike manner he portrayed the animals as a way to teach moral lessons.

Through the staging Duncan has included respectful touches to the Indian culture behind the story with the guidance of the local Indian community.

All involved have been “very excited” since beginning the workshop in January with the main characters.

“It’s hotting up. This week we are starting to put more of the show together as well as dress rehearsals,” Duncan says.

A big focus is also on wardrobe which is currently being worked on to include the elaborate masks worn in the animal side of the story.

“The children are quite excited. It’s a special script and was first staged 12 years ago by the Orlando Shakespeare Company in the States,” Duncan says.

The Jungle Book will include plenty of audience participation “which is what good children’s theatre is

about”, he adds.

“The script allows for children, their parents and grandparents to get involved.

“It will be a magical, colourful and fun treat for the April school holidays,” he says.

The Marlborough Children’s & Youth Theatre has been staging local productions in Blenheim for 27 years. The ages of those currently involved are four through to 17.

The 11 performances of The Jungle Book will be split over five days from April 19 -23. Turn to page 9 for more details.

Tickets cost $18 each and are available from Motorworld. For group bookings phone 0211 589 660. PBA

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Marlborough’s Relay for Life last Friday night and Saturday morning was another very successful event for the Cancer Society Marlborough team.

Members of the community came together as a show of solidarity and

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Emotions were high as the Relay for Life banner was carried around the track for the first lap of Blenheim’s A&P Park, which was followed by hugs and reassuring words from

supporters.

Later in the evening a moving candlelight ceremony was held in memory of those lost to cancer.

All ages took part and many took the opportunity to dress up in costumes

to add some fun to the 12-hour relay.

Some of the more active participants did burpees and squats around the field and it wasn’t hard to spot them in their fluorescent colours.

More photos on page 21.

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Urgent Picton meeting

The Picton Historical Society wants to add a new two-floor wing to the west of the Picton Museum, but the Marlborough District Council has decided not to approve the extension.

Time runs out on museum’s plan to build whaling wing

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Plans to extend a museum on Picton’s foreshore have been sunk by the Marlborough District Council, going back on a decade-old land deal.

The Picton Historical Society wants to add a new two-floor wing to the west of the Picton Museum, so it can house whaling artefacts, but needs foreshore land held by the council.

The council agreed a decade ago to widen the museum’s footprint, so it could extend, but decided this week that a new building on the foreshore was not the right move, as it cut into the amount of free space on the foreshore.

This went against the foreshore’s governing document, the reserve management plan, created three years after the initial agreement.

Council economic, community and support services manager Dean Heiford said at a meeting last Thursday the group was “resigned to the fact” that over the years, things had aligned against the extension.

The group had been gunning for a new building for more than a decade, spurred on by the donation of two whale chasing boats.

The council agreed in 2011 to extend the museum’s lease west along the foreshore, allowing for a new building, but only if the group put forward a resource and building consent. The group scored a resource consent to extend the museum two years later, but never acted on it, after struggling to raise funds for the project.

This was not helped by the council refusing to support it funding-wise as there was a competing whale museum in Picton until 2016.

The council had encouraged the two museums to merge their operations under one roof, with no luck. Without the council’s support, other funding agencies had not prioritised the extension.

Councillor David Oddie said the group was aware their foreshore location was “not great” and that a new site was needed.

The Picton Historical Society declined to comment last Thursday.

Dean said the group was taking part in a feasibility study into a heritage and environment centre at the Edwin Fox Museum, also located on the foreshore, which could take in the Picton Museum.

The study was successfully

An urgent meeting has been called for Picton residents between 7-9pm tonight, Wednesday March 24. The Guardians of the Sounds have been selected by the government to coordinate a community response to the fast-track consultation process which Kiwirail conducted on the intended new ferry terminal, and the associated roading and ferry operations.

A Guardians spokesperson says consultation has been minimal with COVID stopping public meetings The Picton harbourmaster will also be in attendance to answer navigational questions.

Minis in town this Sunday

pitched by the Picton Smart and Connected group last year during the annual plan process and would feed into a wider rethink of Picton’s development plan, so it could create more attractions.

Feedback on the heritage and environment centre’s study closed last month. The study’s conclusions had yet to be put to councillors.

Dean made it clear the council still supported the museum.

“They get a grant from us. We’re looking at renewing their licence for their building on the foreshore.

We’re also talking to them about the current structural [earthquake] integrity of the building,” he said.

The decision to not grant the Picton Historical Society an extension of their lease for their proposed extension still had to be approved at full council on April 1.

This Sunday don’t be surprised if you see 50 odd Minis driving through Marlborough. They are on an epic 2350km journey from Paihia to Invercargill in the Pork Pie Charity Run for KidsCan. One of the cars is being driven by Heidi Silk and Roger Hogg (team SilkyHogg) of Blenheim. Time permitting they plan to drive some laps around Picton and Blenheim while rattling donation buckets for their cause.

The teams are aiming to raise more than $300,000 for kids in hardship in a particularly tough year.

Overnighter for yachties The 16 boats entered in the Waikawa Boating Club’s annual race to Tarakohe leave Motuaru Island on Friday evening, ready for their 85 mile overnight odyssey to Tarakohe in Golden Bay.

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Fired up for pottery exhibition

By Celeste Alexander

As local potter, Cathrin O’Boyle, arranges her three coffee mugs on a display stand, the natural light hits them at just the right angle to show off the soft curves of the hardened glaze drips running down the sides.

Each mug has soft shades of yellows and blues carefully sprayed on after the clay had been shaped by hand and hardened.

There’s a variety of techniques, a few special ingredients and plenty of patience to achieve this final look, and it’s something Cathrin is particularly pleased with.

And rightly so, as she prepares to show them in a Marlborough Community Potters exhibition which is taking place in Blenheim from April 2-10 in the foyer of the Marlborough Events Centre (formerly the Marlborough Convention Centre).

Her mugs and bowls are among the 130 pieces being exhibited by 27 submitters.

This total is up on the number at last year’s exhibition and involves a large portion of new club members.

Club president, Sue Bulfield-Johnston, says having so many new members exhibiting comes down to the “quality of teaching and mentoring”.

“I was wowed when looking through the entries and seeing the quality of first time exhibitors and potters; it’s actually really impressive,” she says.

“We have some incredible skills within the club. Kevin Black is an experienced potter who has taken on the task of mentoring a group, as has Sarah Scott.

“Then we have Wendy Mein who is one of our tutors who teaches beginners classes.

“We see this transition of skills from potters to new members and then the result is this… some incredible talent on display,”

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Cathrin O'Boyle is a member of the Marlborough Community Potters and will be exhibiting her own pieces, including those pictured, in an up and coming exhibition in Blenheim.

Sue says.

Pottery is one of the oldest forms of the decorative arts which has for centuries served to be both practical in providing vessels for food and drink and for ornamental purposes.

Consisting of clay and hardened with heat, all manners of shapes and sizes can be achieved by the potter.

For Cathrin, pottery has long been an interest she’s wanted to pursue but it wasn’t until she and her husband got out of the viticulture industry that she had more time.

“It’s wonderful. I love clay as it’s so forgiving… it’s a lovely medium,” she says.

“Pottery is more about the journey than the finished product, and you meet some fantastic people along the way.”

Cathrin admits she is no professional and doesn’t stick to a particular style.

“I love sculpture work and wanted to enter one into this exhibition, but when I went to look at it where I left it on a shelf, I found it on the floor.

“So that went into the bucket and I’m putting in some different pieces now,” she laughs. “But that’s what pottery is… mistakes are made along the way and you never really know what you will end up with.”

The exhibition will run from 9am – 4pm each day, and on the public holidays from 10am – 2pm.

Members of the club will oversee the exhibition and all of the pieces will be for sale.

The club is in the process of fundraising to find a larger venue.

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Seventy years of marriage celebrated On March 22, Mary and Stan Elvy celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary – their platinum one - at home with family and friends.

The couple, both originally from Nelson, decided to settle in Blenheim, buying a section by Blenheim hospital.

Mary had worked as a nurse in Nelson before marriage, and on arrival here Stan worked for the Ministry of Works at Woodbourne.

They “set to” clearing the section while living in a caravan.

Memories of the tough times of the Depression were very real so with the house built, a vegetable garden was a big priority. With five children, the seasonal fruit and vegetables it produced were vital.

All the children helped with the many chores needed for their big garden and daughter Diane Williams says they are agreed that those early lessons instilled in them all a love of gardening, to say nothing of the health benefits.

“We all think our parents’ longevity can be credited to the huge amount of fresh fruit and vegetables they have consumed over the years,” she says. (Stan is now 91 and Mary

88.)

In the 1960’s Stan set up his own painting business, soon becoming an employer of other staff.

He has also been well known as a keen cyclist who won many trophies, and for his restoration of old vehicles and handyman skills. That came in handy when the children had left home, as he lovingly restored an old van which took them many miles around the South Island over the years.

Mary’s love of gardening has been captured on the James Stirling show on TV. That passion has always run alongside her beautiful craft work and floral art, including wedding bouquets and funeral wreaths.

The two agree that a close loving family is the key to happiness, and the ability to focus on the good times, including the joy of their 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

They say that having made the intentional choice to see good in each other has meant that after you fall in love, there is no more falling.

“Only a deliberate step towards your life partner, instead of away from them.”

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Thank you Dear Ed This is a letter to say a big thank you to all the people who displayed their vehicles at Waterlea on Sunday to raise funds for the Marlborough Hospice.

We had over 500 display vehicles, the biggest so far on a beautiful afternoon in a wonderful setting at the Race Course, this is just a wonderful location, and thanks to the

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Dear Ed An Offended Reader is quite right of course, if someone doesn’t agree with you, they have the right to respectfully disagree, as he/she says.

But that word respectfully, is foreign to a great many people, and is not in their vocabulary.

Take for example the incident at Renwick earlier this year, when a person made a statement on their own property, within his rights it appears. The people that disagreed with him were so vitriolic and venomous with their comments, it made one shudder.

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100’s of people who turned out and made donations for the wonderful cause.

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A leap from the law to horror movie-making Former Blenheim legal executive April Phillips, now of Wellington, is competing on the international stage as an independent film-maker. She talks to Glenise Dreaver about her work, being done both because of, and despite, the challenges she faces as the mother of a severely disabled child.

April, formerly a legal executive with Peter Radich in Blenheim, was here between 1986-1993.

She is also well remembered as an announcer for Radio Marlborough and a resident singer at the then ‘Murphy’s’ restaurant. She is also remembered for her lead roles with Marlborough Repertory at the Boathouse Theatre during her years here.

Now living in Churton Park in Wellington, she is a finalist for two major international film-making awards.

Her latest short film ‘The Last Man on Earth’, is a nominee for Best Sci-Fi at the Annual Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles and she has been nominated for a Minerva Award at FilmQuest.

Her work is ‘genre’. In film terms that includes horror, sci fi and/or fantasy.

And for the last two years – two not one, thanks to Covid - ‘The Last Man on Earth’ has, in the lead-up to the long-delayed red carpet awards for both festivals, been garnering other awards along the way.

April’s films explore very real human dilemmas and social issues.

One recent critic described ‘The Last Man’ in this way: ‘This is the work of a gifted and skilled filmmaker whose future works I predict will also be five star.’

The film is not the only one of hers on the circuit, but it is particularly timely and powerful as it explores a devastating global pandemic (eerily, having been shot before Covid ever happened) and interweaves one woman’s choices associated with disability.

The idea grew from April’s insights as the mother of a severely disabled daughter and to April’s grief and

horror is more relevant than ever in light of a recent Guardian article claiming the UK was moving to a ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ policy in relation to Covid patients with learning disabilities.

“I just wept. In my home country!” says April, who arrived in New Zealand as a child. Her film, which she calls “a passion project” is specifically about the value of people with disabilities.

She can be excused a wistful moment or two as she reflects on the red-carpet ceremonies the success of her independent film would have seen her invited to in a pre-Covid world. ”Paris, London, Los Angeles...

“Twenty-twenty was going to be my year!” she says.

She’s especially proud of the nomination for the Minerva Award for genre films directed, written and/ or produced by a female filmmaker.

And her focus on the potential for humanity, and inhumanity, sharpened by the issues of a pandemic, may be one of the factors distinguishing her work in what is largely a male-dominated area.

The Minerva award will be announced in May and the Independent Shorts Award, at a Hollywood red carpet event still to be scheduled.

Contractual requirements mean that it’s not until the festivals are over that she can release ‘The Last Man on Earth’ here.

The multi-talented April combines her film work with her roles as a nationally-known singer and entertainer, actress and playwright, and that work is what finances her films.

She admits to dreams of a Bafta or an Academy award allied to her dreams of directing a full -length

April Phillips: Formerly of Blenheim, and now an internationally-recognised film-maker, playwright, entertainer and finalist for two major film-making awards, with just some of the trophies her work has won her over the years.

feature film but, she says, her personal circumstances make that challenging.

She is currently looking to

match with a producer who is willing to work around her family situation.

But her Marlborough friends

will have the chance to meet her again when she tours here with the comedy show ‘Femme Natale’ sometime later in the year.

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TUESDAY 30 MARCH 10.00am–2.00pm

Seniors' Expo 2021

Marlborough Events Centre Alfred Street, Blenheim

Popular expo is back The Seniors Expo being held in Blenheim next Tuesday is a showcase of services available for seniors, their families and caregivers.

The expo has been running for many years with the purpose of highlighting the variety of health and well-being support available to older people and the Marlborough community.

It’s being held at the Marlborough Events Centre (previously called Marlborough Convention Centre), from 10am – 2pm.

With a wide range of community organisations, services, and local businesses on offer, the expo aims to help create awareness of what is out there for older people, whether it is to maintain an active lifestyle, access advice and support or to meet friends and reduce isolation.

This is not only targeted at those aged over 65 years but family and friends are warmly invited to join and get vital information for their whanau and family members.

“Previous expos have been very popular. It’s a great opportunity to show in one day and in one place a taste of what services are available in Marlborough for our over 65s,” says

the Council’s Community Development Adviser, Jodie Griffiths.

Many of the popular exhibitors will be back again this year as well as some new organisations and attendees will have the opportunity to see some really worthwhile demonstrations.

This year there will be reduced health checks available given the effects of COVID-19, with a majority of health professionals being otherwise committed in rolling out the vaccine programme out in the community.

The health check area in hall 3 will still offer some valuable information regarding Blood Pressure and Glucose levels, medications and modern medicine packs, eye checks and macular degeneration. Also St John staff will be on hand to demonstrate how to use a defibrillator.

Do you have questions for your local council? Hosting this event is the Marlborough District Council and staff who will also be providing information including some of the library team, rates, Civil Defence and community development resources.

“Everything on offer at the Seniors Expo is brought together by the efforts of a large number of people to gather useful resources and put together in-

teresting and informative displays for the benefit of the community,” Jodie says.

Entry to the event is free so why not bring a friend and make a

day of it. Refreshments are also provided free of charge with fresh muffins available courtesy of Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors.

The event will proceed in Covid-19 Level 1. For any queries regarding cancellation please contact Marlborough District Council on (03) 5207400.

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How to get there As usual, the Blenheim bus will be operating on the day free to gold card holders so people are encouraged to take advantage of this. For those who don’t qualify it is still affordable at $2 an adult.

The bus stops right outside the Marlborough Events Centre, so you can save on parking.

Please check www.marlborough.govt.nz for up to date bus timetables or call into Council for printed timetables.

Demonstrations A range of demonstrations will be held in the foyer area throughout the day including A Capella, Sit & Be Fit, Pet Therapy, how to operate an AED and STAYGo. These are all examples of local activities run for older people in our community.

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Marlborough Events Centre Alfred Street, Blenheim

Pet therapy new to expo Pet therapy makes its debut at this year’s Seniors Expo along with a wide range of other health-related information stalls and demonstrations.

The biennial event, set for next Tuesday, March 30 runs from 10am to 2pm at the Marlborough Events Centre (formerly the Marlborough Convention Centre).

Wendy Reynolds, wellk nown locally for her ‘Technology for Seniors’ programme designed to upskill over 65s in online safety and security, is also 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 interacting with four-legged friends.

Pet therapy is a growing

field that uses dogs or other animals to help people recover from or better cope with health problems.

Other stands will include St John Marlborough who will have a defibrillator demonstration, the Council’s rates team will be available to chat about rebates and there will be another 30 plus stallholders.

Entry is free; bring a friend and make a day of it. Tea, coffee and muffins will also be available.

The Blenheim bus service will be operating as per usual, free to Super Gold Card holders. The bus stops at the events centre as part of its normal route.

The event will only proceed at COVID Alert Level 1.

Please note, although there will be Wendy’s two therapy dogs there are no pets permitted at the Expo.

Mini Health Checks

Wendy Reynolds is Marlborough's Canine Friends Pet Therapy liaison and will be at the Seniors Expo. She is pictured with her four toy poodles Crystal, Pearl, Ruby and Jasper.

There is a dedicated area for mini health checks where you can get advice on the following: s Eye health & macular degeneration - Noel Templeton s BP & glucose testing - various s Medication packs – Unichem Springlands Pharmacy s Covid-19 information s NZ Heart Foundation s Parish Nursing s Wairau Pharmacy Make sure you follow the signs to the health check area or ask one of the friendly team on the day.

Who will be there?

There will be a wide range of organisations with information on health, financial entitlements, support services, legal issues, social and recreational activities, safety and security and many more.

So get along to the 2021 Seniors Expo at the Marlborough Events Centre and see all of the great services and social opportunities on show.

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Strength in numbers

How we’re rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine We have secured enough doses of the Pfizer vaccine for everyone 16 years and over in Aotearoa. Any vaccine’s strength is in numbers.

The more of us who get vaccinated, the stronger and safer we’ll all be.

It will give us more freedom in our daily lives, and more options for our whānau, our businesses and our country. Because when we roll up our own sleeves, we’re helping to protect all of us.

Here are the key facts about the Pfizer vaccine: It’s safe

It’s effective

It’s free

It has been approved by our own Medsafe experts. It’s also already been used successfully all around the world by millions of people, and by thousands here in New Zealand too.

The Pfizer vaccine is 95% effective when you receive both doses.

The vaccine will be free for everyone in the country. We have secured over 10 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine. That’s enough for all of New Zealand.

New Zealand’s vaccination rollout plan The rollout plan for the Pfizer vaccine is simple. Everyone in the country aged 16 and over falls into one of four groups. Firstly, we’ll protect those most at risk of picking up the virus in their workplaces – and then those most at risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19.

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Group 1 Border and MIQ workers

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Frontline workers and people in high-risk areas

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More strength. More freedom. More options.

We’ll let you know when it’s your turn for the vaccine. Until then, please keep using the NZ COVID Tracer app, and stay home if you’re sick.

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‘Humbled’ to mark milestone Ten years in business is an incredible feat for any business to celebrate.

It’s been a decade of highs and lows, earthquakes and a pandemic thrown into the mix but for Watery Mouth Café owner, Juliet Partington, the business has grown stronger.

Tomorrow, March 25, marks the date the café opened. Juliet, who formerly taught at Marlborough Girls’ College, went into her new business venture with one goal – to offer customers a memorable and welcoming experience.

It’s something she has stayed true to ever since and in return, it has enabled her to build a strong and supportive team around her and to create a “hub” environment where people return time and time again.

As Juliet and the whole of the Watery Mouth Café team celebrate with their customers, she also looks back over the past 10 years and shares some of her most memorable moments.

“As we’ve been approaching our 10th birthday I’ve done a lot of reflection,” Juliet says.

“It was my first business after teaching and when I opened the café I was told to expect the first two years to be the hardest.

“So it was a huge boost to win a business award within those first two years,” she says.

Her staff members are also a source of pride.

“When staff leave and return again, that’s a really special thing.

“I feel very humble about that; it’s all part of building those lasting relationships. Everyone I employ is a huge asset and they all have their own strengths that they bring to the business,” she says.

Two of Juliet’s most memorable moments were when royals, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited Blenheim in 2014, and the Kaikoura earthquake in 2016.

Watery Mouth Café was one of the few buildings which provided an elevated and close view of Seymour Square where the royals visited to lay a wreath.

“All the hype was amazing,” Juliet says. “We decorated the café and had that high view which made it pretty special.

“I was also pranked by a radio station which called up asking if there was a flat roof for a security team to land a helicopter.

“They really had me going,” she laughs. “I was outside looking around for buildings with a flat roof.”

Two years after the royal visit, Marlborough once again hit the headlines but this time for the 7.8 magnitude earthquake centred in the Kaikoura region.

“It was a scary time for people,” Juliet says. “I had a few single mothers on the staff and schools had been closed that day.

“I made the call to be open so I invited the staff to bring their children

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“It was a tough day but by the end of it we all felt very proud. The café had become a hub where people came together and shared their experiences,” she says.

Watery Mouth Café has also hosted its share of NZ celebrities including Dan Carter, Rhys Darby and John Key to name a few.

“They’ve been some of the more memorable moments for the staff,” Juliet says.

Through everything, as Juliet describes as the highs and lows, she says being a supportive team is the most important thing.

“This 10th birthday celebration is more about my team, my customers, contractors and suppliers.

“It’s them who make the business run and without it all, we couldn’t operate.

“So thank you. Thank you to everyone who has supported Watery Mouth Café, the staff and myself over the past 10 years.”

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The Watery Mouth Cafe team together and looking forward to their 10th birthday celebrations tomorrow. Aimee Cottle, Michelle Harris, Jana Neilson, Juliet Partington, Michael Boyd, Mika Wang and Jess Waters. Absent: Sara Leigh Rangi and Aaliyah Watene.

Coffee and birthday cake Tomorrow will be like any other day at Watery Mouth Cafe. Staff open the doors to waiting customers while the kitchen team fills the waiting cabinets with delicious treats for hungry diners.

The barista team works away busily steaming milk for coffee orders and the front of house staff smile and greet each customer as they enter.

Yes, it’s just like any other day at the busy, seven-day-a-week operation, but there’s one very special added detail – it’s the café’s 10th birthday!

It’s a day for the whole staff and owner, Juliet Partington, to celebrate alongside their customers.

And celebrate they will! There’s a free coffee for every 10th customer, birthday cake and some giveaways throughout the day to mark the occasion.

Juliet has also personally invited her regular customers, suppliers and contractors to an event at the café between 4-6pm.

“It’s my shout to say thank you to those

who have supported me along the way,” she says.

It will also be a time to reflect on the past 12 months and the challenges of operating through a global pandemic.

“Hospitality is one of the hardest hit industries,” Juliet says.

“Going through lockdown and coming out the other side wasn’t an easy process but it’s how you deal with it that makes the difference.

“There are going to be times when it gets tough. Some days you just need to put on your big girl pants, boxing gloves and come out fighting.

“The business came through it with the support of our amazing community and has essentially had a reset. It’s onwards and upwards from here,” she smiles.

Providing consistency has enabled the business to remain strong over the years, something Juliet is very passionate about.

“Consistency with food and service, coffees and providing a variety of food is really

important,” she says. “As well as having a clean and inviting environment that includes clean tables for customers… these are all part of the mission statement I started out with.

“We get a lot of positive comments about this – even about how clean and presentable our toilets are,” she says.

Giving back to the community that has for 10 years supported her business, Juliet says she has proudly supported a number of community organisations.

“The café has donated to the Women’s Spirit Adventure, the Alzheimers Golf Charity Tournament, KidsCan, Relay for life, Cancer Society, Big Dig, Heart Kids, Autism NZ, Top of the South Film Productions, Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade, Stroke Foundation NZ, Movember Foundation and many others.

“I’ve also been a judge for a number of years for the BP Business Challenge for secondary schools which has been really rewarding.

“Our whole team here at Watery Mouth Café is proud support the Marlborough community,” she says.

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Café delights the senses Watery Mouth - a fitting name for a café that provides a comfortable and welcoming environment to enjoy the mouthwatering sensation that comes when you smell and taste the delicious food on offer.

Owner Juliet Partington and her team take huge pride in offering a wide range of delectable cabinet and menu choices.

The menu boasts of seasonal produce and quality ingredients sourced from Marlborough suppliers.

If it’s a coffee and small bite to eat you crave, choose from the selection of muffins, sandwiches, cooked and pre-prepared lunches, cakes, slices and other sweet treats.

For a sit-down meal with friends, choose from the extensive menu options ranging from hot breakfasts, through to mouthwatering lunches.

All meals are prepared from scratch by the dedicated kitchen team, and only the best ingredients are used.

There is also an extensive and growing gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and Keto menu available.

Complimenting your meal is a range of drinks to choose from. From fine loose-leaf teas served in bone china, to indulgent hot chocolates there’s something for everyone.

The in-house baristas are highly experienced and use Underground Coffee which is Fair-Trade, and organic .

For something cold to drink, Watery Mouth Café has quality New Zealand fruit juices, local craft beers and some fabulous Marlborough wines.

So what are you waiting for? Get your friends and family together and experience the best of what is on offer.

Watery Mouth Café is open seven days a week with seating upstairs overlooking the beautiful gardens at Seymour Square, as well as downstairs and outside.

And don’t forget, if you are in a hurry but don’t want to miss out on your Watery Mouth Café fix, you can use the Watery Mouth Café App to pre-order and pay online.

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Cruising in style

By Celeste Alexander

On the outside of Mike and Lianne Budny’s CF Bedford Jumbo van, the metallic green paint job is enough to draw some curious glances.

But when the side doors open and the interior is exposed, the retro style of a hanging chandelier, LED lights, fur covers and Marilyn Monroe artwork is not what the average person might expect.

The same can be said about Mike’s brother, Chris Budny’s van; a similar model but a Mk1 version of Mike’s Mk2 which while sporting a dark grey exterior, there are more surprises to find inside.

A dark wood interior with LED lighting and a Jim Beam drinks station match well with the idea of comfort.

Custom vans are a growing trend in NZ, something that will be celebrated over Easter weekend when Blenheim hosts the 45th NZ Custom Van Nationals.

Chris and his wife Leeann along with Mike and Lianne, have organised this year’s show which will involve a few activities and van cruises around Marlborough.

On the Sunday of April 4 however, there will be a chance for the public to view the vans, around 25 of them, on show at the Riverlands Roadhouse truck

stop from 8am – 1pm.

It will be an opportunity to look at current and former winners of the nationals.

Mike and Lianne hold the 1NZ title after winning in 2020, and the 2NZ in 2019.

Chris and his wife Leeann currently hold the 2NZ title from 2020, and held 1NZ in 2019.

Not a bad effort for the two families who love what they do.

Chris and Leeann purchased their van around the same time that Mike and Lianne got theirs in 2010.

Mike and Lianne’s van ‘Norma Jean’ was formerly a builder’s van, while Chris and Leeann’s van ‘Bad Medicine’

Organisers of the 45th Custom Van Nationals being held in Blenheim over Easter weekend are Lianne and Mike Budny, and Chris Budny pictured with their vans.

was set up as a camper.

A lot of time has gone into customising them over the years, and they’re proudly part of the Vannin’ Blenheim group.

“Vanning is on the up again,” Mike

says.

“There were 100s around in the 70s but they ended up rusting in paddocks.

“It’s great to see people getting into it again.”

Job seekers flock to pop-up fair

Danielle Weir, guardhouse supervisor with Talleys, with James Ryan Employment Liaison Advisor, at the Picton Library last Friday. All the employers and trainers represented found themselves with queues forming right from the 1pm start.

About 50 jobseekers attended a two-hour-long pop-up jobs fair held at the Picton Library on Thursday afternoon, March 18. Within 15 minutes of the 1pm opening, there were queues at each booth.

The jobseekers, covering a wide age range, spoke with education and training providers such as Marlborough Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP), Nelson Marlborough Institute of Tech-

nology, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and a potential employer, Talleys.

It was organised by the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Connected employment liaison advisor James Ryan and with input from MSD and Marlborough District Council.

A spokesperson explained that Connected is a service to help New Zealanders connect to the wide range of employ-

ment, education and training support and advice available through government agencies.

That includes new initiatives set up in response to COVID-19 as well as existing support and advice services.

Planning is under way for a larger event in Blenheim in the coming months, on a date still to be arranged.

MSD is working with industry on the best date, with the focus being on recruiting for pruning.

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As a qualified electrician with years of experience under his belt, Michael Stretch has stepped out on his own to establish ‘Stretch Electrical Ltd’ in Marlborough.

The family-owned business is supported by wife Georgie and their children Carter, Gray and River.

Michael’s experience across all areas of the industry means he can provide comprehensive electrical services for residential, commercial and industrial customers.

He insists, “No job is too big or

small” and covers all of Marlborough, from as far as Clarence to the wider Marlborough Sounds.

Stretch Electrical Ltd is available for everything from renovation and new installation projects, through to electrical repairs and general maintenance.

“We also have your test and tag needs sorted,” Michael says.

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The team at Paragon Gas and Plumbing services underfloor heating, heating systems connected to wet-backs, air to water heat pumps, radiator central heating, gas central heating boilers and diesel boilers.

Then of course there are all the general plumbing services, owners Josh Barragan and Laura Lasker say.

Josh has been in the gas and plumbing game for more than 15 years with

Laura working closely with him for many of those years.

The couple set out nearly six months ago to establish Paragon Gas and Plumbing and are proud to be providing the very best customer care to their customers throughout Marlborough.

“It’s important to us that everyone has access to essential services like hot water and good plumbing,” they say. “That’s why we offer discounts to Grey Power members and community service card holders.”

Call Josh and Laura today to find out more.

Flaming Firewood Richard Dawkins has owned Flaming Firewood for three extremely busy but enjoyable years. “The venture started part time to make the most of excess wood on the farm. However after a flurry of positive feedback and building relationships we decided to grow the business further,” Richard explained. “Today we have an ever growing list of customers and have recently invested in new machinery and staff to provide an even better service”.

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No tree is too big or too small for the team at Indistree.

The business was established in early 2017 to provide affordable, quality tree services throughout the Marlborough region.

Owner Richard Wright began his work as an arborist over seven years ago and specialises in the pruning and removal of trees, hedge trimming, stump grinding, garden services, planting and tree health advice.

“Our experienced team share a passion for the outdoors and gardens, and go out on a limb to ensure that our clients are completely satisfied with our work,” he says.

No matter how big or small the job, Indistree can cater for your tree maintenance and gardening requirements.

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GARDENING THIS WEEK MINUTES WITH

Kalita Cresswell Owner/Operator of Two Small Rooms Organic Hair Studio z If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

I’d donate half to NZAVS (anti-vivisection society) because I’m against animal testing. And the other half to I Got Your Back Pack, a charity that supports women’s refuges and advocates for women’s rights. z Where did you grow up and was it a good place to be?

In the Awatere Valley. It was a great place to grow up! z What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been I travelled to a lot of beautiful places when I did my OE, but I think NZ is up there with the most beautiful. z Name your favourite and least favourite foods?

Favourite is plant-based but if there’s celery or coriander in there that ruins it for me.

z Are you a dog person or cat person?

Dog, especially Bull breeds. z What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

Land... for an animal sanctuary. z If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be?

Bob Marley.

Time to prepare for winter: By Wally Richards Winter is not far away. There is a chill in the early morning air and the dew is heavy.

I have heard of light to medium frosts in some areas.

So now is the time to winter-prepare our plants.

Firstly, don’t water too much as this can quickly lead to root rots.

And don’t apply strong nitrogen fertilisers as they cause soft growths which can be damaged in the winter weather.

Instead, sprinkle some Wallys Fruit and Flower Power in the root zone of your plants. It contains potash which will harden up the foliage and magnesium to help keep the leaves green in the cold weather.

Tender plants and plants such as tomatoes growing in the open can be kept going for a bit longer by spraying with Vaporgard, the spray-on frost protection.

Spray on a sunny day, in full sunlight so that the protecting film dries faster.

VaporGard is available to the home gardener and has a multitude of uses including as ‘spray-on-frost cloth’.

It’s very simple. Mix it with 15 mls per litre of warm water. Then spray over the plant’s foliage for good coverage. No need to spray under

the foliage.

Put your bottle of VaporGard in a jug of hot water for about 15 minutes so the fluid pours more easily.

VaporGard is organic and provides two to three months of protection down to -3C within three days of application.

New growth requires further applications but as there is very little growth through winter, this is not needed till the spring.

Where there are harder frosts than -3C you will still need the traditional frost cloth (Good quality frost cloth protects down to -5C).

Combine the two and you have a heap of protection.

The film lasts for three months so spraying now it is good till June when another spray will be needed to take the plants out of winter.

Use VaporGard on transplanted seedlings and established plants to reduce moisture loss though the foliage, and transplant stress.

And in summer, when your container plants start to suffer through drying out, just spray the foliage under and over and they will require far less watering.

In a glasshouse, or on very hot days, plants like tomatoes and curbits can droop. At that time they have stopped growing. Just spray

with the product to overcome this.

VaporGard also develops a polymerised skin over each spray-droplet which filters out UVA and UVB. Within days, you will see darker green foliage from chlorophyll build-up, making the leaf a more efficient food factory.

The film also helps protect against some fungus diseases. On fruit trees it will give your fruit better colour, reduce splitting problems, increase sugar content and earlier maturity.

The picked fruit will also store for longer.

The same applies to vegetables, potatoes and pumpkins. Sprayed before or after harvest they will keep longer.

And it keeps cut flowers longer.

A few don’ts though; never put chemicals in the spray mix if using on food crops as the harmful chemical will still be present when you harvest.

Instead use safe products such as Neem and Perkfection.

Don’t spray blue conifers with VaporGard as it will turn them green for about a year.

Otherwise, no other problems .

Problems ring me at 0800 466464 Email wallyjr@gardenews.co.nz Web site www.gardenews.co.nz Problems? Phone 0800 466464.

z Favourite programme currently watching?

Would I Lie to You. z What do you do to prioritise your health and well-being?

I do box fit and pump classes.

Walk my dog, have regular massages and am mindful of whether I need to be around others socialising or not. z What’s one thing on your bucket list?

To travel to places I haven’t been yet. Until then I’d be happy to meet his royal floof, Mittens the cat of Wellington.

Citizenship ceremony The Marlborough District Council held a New Zealand citizenship ceremony last Friday in the council chambers. It was the first held in the council chambers for 12 months due to Lockdown and COVID Alert Levels.

Pictured are: Lieutenant Commander Neil Connell (Mayoral Aide),

Roderick Vinoya (Philippines), Zaida Vinoya (Philippines), Chien-Li Chen (Taiwan), Hai Thi Hong Nguyen (Vietnam), Thai Quang Hong Trieu (Vietnam), Hai Quang Trieu (Vietnam), Hang An My Trieu and Hoa an Cam Trieu (twins from Vietnam), Mayor John Leggett, Mark Allen (England), Solomona Solomona

(Samoa), Gareth Davies (England), Dawn Davies (England), Andrew Mason (England), Emily Mason (front, England), Harry Mason (England), Mandy Mason (England), George Mason (England), Julie Spencer (England), Flight Lieutenant Geordie Fisher (Mayoral Aide).

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The Sun Acting days not over Suits ex Markel has lost her sparkle - guards fully paid, wanted for all new babes! Divorced she was - we wondered why? Smart the ex hubby passed to the royal guy! Alas, boo hoo, she’s permanently lost now paying for life at normal cost. Trump said, “good luck Haz, you’ll need it”. Right once again chief, now we believe it! Media well played, Thespian reporter in hand. All is lost dear ”, its proving untruths and a sham!

Lights on please people The Road Code on pages 92-173 tells road users how and when to turn on your vehicles headlights. Just stick to the road code, especially when it comes to the recently introduced speed limits and everybody will be safer.

No justice 28kph over the 70 speed limit, not stopping at intersection, no working speedo and on meths and cannabis, kills the innocent other driver. No prison, just home detention and immediately free to do it all again, blaming an overdose. Judge me not. But do not travel this beautiful land anywhere near New Plymouth.

Is that not aiding and abetting a criminal act, Sir? Who owns the law? No justice!

Super long power cords?

Did you get a call from a friendly local real estate agent lately? Chances are you did, and the appraisal would make you wring your hands with glee. But how many of you realise they are the only ones making money? It will cost you more to purchase another property and in the meantime it’s the unfortunate first home buyers who have to pay through the nose. Food for thought.

Some months ago our mayor proudly fronted on national TV to proclaim that the MDC would be the first council in NZ to adopt the government’s folly of new homes no longer having a driveway or garage. Now with the push by the Green lobby for everyone to move to electric cars, is every house going to have a charging point in the gutter or will we see dozens of live power cords laying on the foot paths creating a huge health and safety risk? Sadly it does seem that common sense is getting very rare nowadays.

Just read the latest bleat by the MDC asking residents to tolerate the high cost of dumping a bag of lawn clippings at the great waste centre. What planet are these guys on? Surely they could at least offer Gold car holders a discount on rate for this service. I’ve been charged anything from $18 to $5 for the same amount of grass. Depends on who you strike when you drop off. What a joke. Who owns the council!? A bit of good will goes a long way!

Roundabouts rule!

Great to see only one text printed this week from the oh-so-clever Oscar Wilde wannabe.

3-4 per week was getting very tedious.

Jacob Page Sports Talk

Re: Disgusted You pretty much nailed it. Blenheim drivers are the worst that I have experienced too. I have been here for 18 months and it is a wart on Marlborough’s backside. In regards to the never ending argument about roundabouts versus lights, don’t hold your breath for sanity to prevail. I’d be happy if they could learn to indicate when exiting and not indicate right when exiting left. I’ll wait to read the back lash next week; it will no doubt give me a chuckle.

Grateful Thank you to A&E and emergency clinic Wairau Hospital for removing fluttering insect from my ear today. 11/3.

The young man delivering Wednesday Sun in Cashmere Grove, you are doing a great job making sure the paper is in the letterbox properly, especially handy on windy days.

Rugby vs League. So very true what you say league is a better spectacle and much faster. In rugby if you added up the minutes for scrum resets per half it would be about 8 to 10 minutes a half that means fans getting ripped 20 minutes a game. Too much kicking and scrum resets, boring.

I’m the one you hate, the man with that traffic light or stop light. Well you complain about our roads but do you know that when you speed over what we do you put it back as it was. So slow down, we are fixing your roads, we don’t wave our arms for a joke, how would you feel if it was you on the side of the road keeping you safe, slow down.

Good people in Marlborough My wife was having a bad day last Sunday!

I was in hospital following an accident and on her way to the hospital she then proceeded to fill her petrol car up with diesel at Redwoodtown NPD. Following tears, the staff moved her car from the forecourt and a couple then took my wife to the hospital.

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News the Brazilian variant has now reached the US. Donalds wall not such a bad scheme now, Joe-open the kindness gates! What he wanted he got - mass migration. Oh, now watch the touchy feelies run for ineffective jabs! Sad, it’s not as if they have to fear a war from afar, it’s of its own continent, unknown people within its borders. Self destruction or attrition? Cindy just brings it to us for $3000 each. Bargain!

I have to support the contributor who commented last week on the state of the weed problem in the Taylor River. Between the Monro Street bridge and the area in front of Raupo Cafe, the river is badly chocked and in parts the flow is hardly visible. With winter just around the corner any significant rainfall will result in flooding unless the issue is addressed.

It should never have been allowed to get to the state it is in.

Safer communities I’ve been biking to work along the Taylor River since Xmas, which I have enjoyed very much.

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Halliday: Rebecca and Charlie are very delighted to announce the safe arrival of a baby girl at 4.45pm on March 11, 2021 at Wairau Hospital. A sister to Henry. (7lb 6oz). A million thanks to Gwen and the team at Wairau.

Sanson: Shannelle Ward and Kelvin are happy to announce the safe arrival of Lottie Pearl, born March 11, 2021 at 6.59pm at Wairau Hospital. (6lb 6oz). Thanks to the midwifery team at Wairau.

Chris and Kelly Mullany were married on February 6, 2021 by celebrant Coralie Holdaway at their home in Kaituna, Blenheim. The couple celebrated their beautiful day with family and friends.

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Healthy teeth, beautiful smiles LEFT: Cillian Walker and Kiah Wells demonstrate how to brush teeth using large props.

BELOW: Ollie Matthews, Mila Giles and Dominique Hodgkinson celebrated World Oral Health Day (March 20) last Friday by taking along their own toothbrushes and cleaning their teeth after lunch.

By Celeste Alexander

Last Friday at Jan’s Preschool in Blenheim the children took some time out after lunch to put down their toys and pick up their toothbrushes to clean their teeth.

Each child was enthusiastic in their brushing which was no surprise since they had recently been visited by Heidi Owers, oral health educator from the Marlborough Community Oral Health Service.

Heidi spoke to the children about the importance of healthy teeth and gums, and to promote the awareness of healthy foods and general oral care.

This then inspired the preschool to hold a ‘teeth brushing day’ to mark World Oral Health Day (March 20).

Jan’s Preschool owner, Jan Matthews, says the children “really enjoyed” Heidi’s visit.

“The kids just loved it! Heidi brought in some sheep’s teeth for the children to see up close which they thought was great.

“We thought it would be nice to link in Heidi’s visit with World Oral Health Day by having our own small event to practice brushing teeth,” she says.

World Oral Health Day celebrates the benefits of a healthy mouth and promotes awareness of oral health issues and the importance of oral hygiene for everyone old and young.

Having a healthy mouth is important for overall health and well-being. Healthy teeth and gums play an important part in your ability to smile, eat, speak and socialise.

Tips for taking good care of your teeth: s Brush teeth twice a day; after breakfast and before going to sleep at night s Use fluoride toothpaste – a smear for children under six and a pea-sized amount for older children s Spit out toothpaste but do not rinse. Rinsing strips off protective fluoride left behind from the toothpaste

s Have regular dental checkups. This way you can treat any problems early and reduce considerable time, stress and cost s Replace your toothbrush every three months or soon after the bristles start to wear out. s Consume a diet high in fruits, vegetables and wholegrain starchy foods and low in sugars and fat s Reduce how often and how much sugar you eat by selecting healthy nutritious snacks such as fruit pieces, cheese, chopped vegetables and sandwiches s Avoid eating sugary foods in between meals. Sweet sticky foods are best eaten at mealtimes rather than between meals s Drink water or milk instead of acidic and sugary drinks such as fruit drinks, fruit juices, cordials, soft drinks and sport drinks. These acidic and sugary drinks are not recommended for infants and toddlers.

Mission of lasting understanding

By Glenise Dreaver

“There’s no such thing as an offensive question,” says Imam Sabah Al-Zafar, part of a group of Muslims in Blenheim for just an hour or two last Wednesday.

He was part of a small group of Muslims on a road tour of the South Island and the lower North Island, timed to align with the anniversary of the March 15 2019 massacre in Christchurch.

They spent that day at the mosque in Christchurch. “It was a day of reflection.”

Sabah was in Tokyo when the Christchurch massacre occurred. “I was completely shocked. It was a state of horror.”

On returning home however, he

found the way the entire country had come together with the Muslim community “truly amazing”.

“We wanted to keep that feeling going, to create something lasting.”

While he says there are always a handful of extremists pushing their own beliefs to serve their own agendas, which is quoted frequently by some non-Muslims, ”... that is not Islam. We want to address these misconceptions with these initiatives we’re doing.

“I think people were surprised at the reaction from Muslims. There was no outrage, no total chaos.

“You can see that in the news in other parts of the world from some non Muslim groups, but not here.

“Compassion and mercy. They are the teachings of Islam.”

It’s the second road trip they’ve done, with last year’s covering just Christchurch, the north of the South Island and the lower North Island.

This year it’s bigger. They started in Queenstown, going on to Invercargill and then to Christchurch.

After Blenheim, they were moving on to Nelson then to Whangarei, working their way back to Wellington.

There are no planned functions, just a presence in each town and city they visit, with the placard offering the chance to ask questions “or just connect”.

“People have been very, very good. They really appreciate this campaign.”

"Building bridges and removing misunderstandings". Muslim men with a purpose: Haris Malhi, Imam Mustenser Qamar, Rafay Basharat and Imam Sabah al-Zafar touched down in Blenheim last Wednesday on a tour of New Zealand towns and cities.

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EVENT: Relay for Life Marlborough’s Relay for Life event was another huge success, held from 6pm last Friday night through to 7.30am on Saturday morning.

Participants gathered with friends and family and in some cases dressed up in a variety of costumes.

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There were tears, smiles and messages of hope shared during Relay for Life which gives everyone a chance to celebrate cancer survivors and carers, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and to fight back by raising awareness and funds to support the work of the Cancer Society.

Photos from the event: Participants on the move.

EVENT: Multicultural Tea Party Last Saturday three local community groups collaborated to organise an event for people of all nationalities to come together in celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa and Race Relations Day. A garden tea party was held with people dressing up in their country’s traditional clothing followed by a Crop Swap in the afternoon.

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URGENT services 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.

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Death notices FISSENDEN: Norma Helen On 18 March 2021 peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village, surrounded by her family, in her 86th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Philip and a loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Kellie; and Tony (Christchurch).

A loved sister and sister-in-law of John & Carol (Wellington), Sue & Colin (Timaru), Ray & Rosemary, Gerry & Robbie (Australia), Norm & the late Joy (Palmerston North), Elaine (Greymouth), Jeanette & Mike, Libby, Stan & Kerry (Gore), Carolyn & Alan, and aunty to many. Messages to 170 Hospital Road Blenheim 7201 or www. cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Special thanks to Dr Guy Gardiner and especially all the staff of Springlands Lifestyle Village for their excellent care of Norma. Thanks also to the family and friends who had visited her while she was there. In accordance with Norma’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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BOEKHOLT, Alida (Leda): Passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday March 20, 2021. In her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Henk, much loved Mum and Mumin-law of Ray, Jo and Graeme, and Ged and Jen. Loved Oma of Jess and Nic, Rachel and Rick, Stef, Ruby and Travis, and Rose.

Loved Omi of Maddie, Lillian, Violet, Hazel and Frankie. Special thanks to Hospice Marlborough and Dr Kirsten Tucker (Springlands Health). Messages may be sent to the Boekholt Family, 2/86 McLauchlan Street, Springlands, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough, P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240 would be greatly appreciated. In accordance with Leda’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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

NALLY, Sydney Redmond Please accept our heartfelt appreciation and thanks for all your support through your cards, visits, phone calls and messages, baking, flowers, food and memories. Thanks to our families and friends who attended the service at St Marys or watched online. Thanks to Hospice, Nurse Maude and Janice at Cloudy Bay Funeral Services for their professional care of Syd. With your love, prayers and support you honour us and Syd; Husband, Dad, Poppa, Uncle, Coach, workmate and friend. Isabelle, Brendon, Karyn, Chris, Lee-Anne, Pip and families. Thank you.

KENNINGTON, Ian Beatson (Monty): On Saturday February 27, 2021, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. In his 86th year. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Nigel and Sandra, and Julian and Carol.

Loved Grandad Monty of Amber and Celeste. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Lesley and Keith, Isobel and the late Helen. Messages may be sent to 135 Maxwell Road, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to SPCA Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 115, Renwick 7243. A memorial service for Monty will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, at 11am on Saturday March 27.

RASMUSSEN Theo: Noeline and families express their sincere thanks to everyone who touched their lives since the passing of Theo; for the cards, flowers, baking, phone calls and visits. Special thanks to Marion for her support, and to Alistair and the team at Sowmans Funeral Directors. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

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

SOUTHGATE: Antony Hugh (Tony) Gone to be with the Lord on Sunday 14 March 2021 at Nelson Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Jill, beloved father of Jo, Karen and Paul Newman. Much loved Grandad to Liam, Hamish and Georgia. Treasured brother to Margaret Schwass. Special thanks to family and friends for their prayers and support during this time. A private interment has taken place. Messages to 4A Brian Bary Street, Blenheim 7201

- Gavin Dowling It is hard to believe that it has been a year since we lost our Gavin on 26 March 2020.

It just seems like yesterday.

The Dowling Family would like to thank the Ward/Coastal Community for the ongoing support for Rosie, Harry, Digby and Olive, you have been amazing and we thank you sincerely.

To Rosie’s friends, she is so lucky to have you by her side.

Miss you heaps our darling son and brother, Gav. XX “What we keep in our memory and hearts is ours unchanged forever”

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Flaxbourne A&P Show, Sunday, March 28

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10am, Judging commences in all other sections After Dog Challenge - Sheep Counting Competition – enter on day at Dog Trial Area of show $2 11am till 12.30pm, The MORE FM/ Harcourts Marlborough’s Future Farmer 11am, Bring your Pet to the Show Competition Ȃ HQWHU RQ WKH GD\ DW VHFUHWDU\ȇV RɝFH At Shearing shed for judging 11.30am, Shearing Events in Main Shed.

Working Hunter classes in main oval at completion of showing classes 12pm, Speights Spouse Carrying Competition.

Enter on the day and win your partner’s weight in Speights

12.30pm, McKendry Honda & Mazda Flaxbourne Flyer. Teams of three will ride (horse jumps series of jumps approx. 95cm height), drive (driver drives a slalom course) and run (navigator in vehicle required to run 100m sprint) to win $1000 worth of cash prizes. Limited entry can be made with the Secretary prior to Show or on Show Day only if the 12 positions are not taken.

1pm -1.30pm approx Grand Parade to be led out by the Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band.

2pm, Terrier Race. Bring your little pooch…enter on the day at Secretary’s RɝFH DIWHU SP IUHH HQWU\ 2.15pm approx, Horse and Pony Show Jumping and Hunter Round the Ring

3.30pm, The Ironman Competition. Team of 4 – A shearer shears 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.

Live music from John Nelson from 3pm.

Along with all this there are craft stalls, preserves, fruit, vegetables, plants, jewellery, clothing, cars, trucks, tractors, farm machinery, farm products, real estate.

Food and drink sites, BBQs. Sturgeons Amusements will be there with their range of entertainment.

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FLORIST The Flower Box is a busy floral department located within New World Blenheim. We are looking for an experienced, energetic and skilled intermediate or senior florist to join our team.

If you are looking to take your floristry skills to the next level this is the job for you! You will be working together with our friendly team in our newly renovated floral department serving our customers, designing behind the scenes or on location for beautiful Marlborough weddings.

You will need to be enthusiastic, have an eye for detail along with great knowledge and enthusiasm for flowers and plants.

You will be honest and reliable with great customer service skills and enjoy all aspects of our industry. Some lifting and the usual flower processing and general flower shop duties are also required.

You will be required to work a day in the weekend and requested to work extra hours over the busy times such as Valentines day and Mothers day.

Phone 03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010 Quality Service Guaranteed

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AGM Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Committee Room Clubs of Marlborough at 7.30pm All club members and those interested in model railways are invited to attend.

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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. Meets every Wednesday from 10am – 11.30am.

We meet to support each other, have regular 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.

Knit and Natter:

We need to advise we are fully booked for any home kill or wild game processing.

We will resume processing Monday 12th April onwards.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Marlborough District Library Every 2nd & 4th Thursday, 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.

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 Ninians Hall, 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown (opp. church). Come and join Creative Kids Trust community choir Creative Voice. All musical abilities and new members welcome.

Picton Mahjong:

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

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Annual General Meeting Members and friends are invited to attend the Band’s Annual General Meeting at 7:30pm Wednesday 31st March 2021 In the Band Rooms 21 Auckland Street, Blenheim.

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SECTION Picton 900m Great building site Excellent views Handy location Engineering report, topographic survey and concept plans.

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Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

learn patchwork and quilting. Sewing machines available. Beginners and newcomers welcome.

St Mary's Parish Community Centre, 59 Maxwell Road, Blenheim. Gold coin. Phone Jenny 577 8598.

Smooglyanka – Russian Fold & Ballet Dance: Port Marlborough Pavilion, Picton. 32 member troupe direct from Auckland. Colourful costumes, traditional Russian music. Koha entry. Proudly presented by the Peaceful East Expedition. In commemoration of 200 years since the first Russians visited Totaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound in 1820.

For more details phone 021 215 4609.

Havelock Lions Market:

Between 9am -1pm outside the Town Hall.

Honey, produce, arts and craft- bric a brac knitwear, plants, books and more. Enjoy a sizzled sausage while you browse the stalls Sites still available. $5 Ring Ian 574 2558.

Sunday 28 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.

Marlborough Beekeepers Association:

Thursday 25 March

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Clothing Alterations:

by Lynette Atkinson-Parker

Wednesday March 24, 2021

LOST SHAREHOLDERS The Marlborough Saleyards Company was founded in 1906. The company is in the process of tidying up its share register. Over the years a good number of Marlborough farming families have acquired shares in the company. We have written to the last known address of these shareholders but – due to the passage of time – we have not been able to make contact with every shareholder.

If you believe that you, or a member RI \RXU IDPLO\ PD\ EH WKH EHQHȴFLDO owner of any shares in the company could you please contact the company.

The email address is marlbsaleyards@xtra.co.nz and the postal address is: Marlborough Saleyards Company, P O Box 1057, Blenheim 7240.

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.

Tea @ Ten:

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

Picton Pumpkin Fest:

Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park 4:30pm - 7:30pm. Come celebrate everything pumpkin with us. Lots of amazing categories you can enter on the day. Even if you haven’t grown this season. It’s a fun evening out for the whole family. With Gumboot throwing, Pumpkin art, Pumpkin Pie competitions, stalls and more.

Also come along to see the biggest, longest and smallest pumpkin.

The Marlborough Art Society:

Exhibition at their gallery at 204 High Street, Blenheim from the 27th March until the 5th April.

The opening preview is on Friday 26 March at 6pm. The exhibition entitled "Figure" includes art depicting the human form and portraiture.

Watercolour, acrylic and oil paintings along with drawings and 3D works will be exhibited. The Art works all by local artists will be available for sale.

The gallery is open daily from 10.30 until 4.30.

Admission is free.

Saturday 27 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.

Marlborough Quilters TLC day:

10.00 am - 3.00pm. Marlborough Quilters Teach, Learn and Create day. Join experienced quilters to

Workshop at the club hives, at the end of Ballinger Drive, 2pm. We will do another varroa mite check and prepare the hives for winter. All welcome.

Flaxbourne A&P Show:

Weld Park, Ward 8:00am - 6:00pm. Join us for a fun day in the country with lots to see - Equestrian events, shearing, dog trials, sheep, goats, Spouse Carrying, Terrier Race, McKendry Honda/Mazda Flaxbourne Flyer team event, Harcourts/FM Radio Real Young Farmer, Ironman Competition, Sheep Counting. Cooking, Home Produce, Flowers, Vegetables, Photography, Knitting, Sewing, School Artwork and Handicrafts.

Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band will lead Grand Parade around 1 pm. Lots of Trade and Craft sites, Food and refreshments available.

Sturgeons Amusement and Side Show for that fun ride and hot dog. No Eftpos on grounds. $10 entry.

Monday 29 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 beginners, 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 Ninians 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.

Marlborough Quilters Club night:

Marlborough Quilters invites you to join us on our club night for a varied programme of speakers, challenges, sharing areas of interest, show and tell, friendship and more. Newcomers welcome. St Mary's Parish Community Centre. Last Monday of the month. 7 pm. Phone Jenny 577 8598.

Tuesday 30 March Art therapy group for pregnant women:

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

Coming Up: 45th New Zealand Custom Van Nationals:

Show & Shine Day at Roadhouse Truck Stop, SH1, Riverlands, Sunday, April 4. Come along and view up to 30 of the hottest custom vans in New Zealand including the current 1st and 2nd place holders' vans owned by locals Mike and Chris Budny.

Rides Calendar:

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 dependent.

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

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Golf Results Awatere Golf Club The Cheviot Shankers paid a visit and enjoyed playing an Irish Stableford. Ladies: Margaret Hastings with 77, Nikky Van Dijk on 76. Men:

Marlborough Golf Club March 18, Men’s Stableford Div.1: Jon Nicol 40, Rick May 40, Lindsay Mason 39, Tony Yardley 37, Ian Newport 36, Terry Shagin 34. Div.2: Michael Dwyer 40, Peter Gurr 40, Dave Wiley 38, George Mitchinson 37, Paul Ham 36, Neal Ibbotson 36, Graeme Parker 36.

March 20, Women’s Net Medal Div.1: Lizzie Turnbull 69, Tina Marfell

70. Div.2: Sue Lissaman 71, Janet Leith 73. Div.3: Judy Ibbotson 66, Heather Stenhouse 70, Christine Armstrong 77. Men’s net medal Div.1: Mark Mason 69, Ravi Johl 69, Mike MacLeod 70, Mark Watson 74, Jon Nicol 74. Div.2: Glenn Kirkwood 64, Terry Shagin 68, Robin Taylor 68, Neal Ibbotson 69, Ian Newport 69, Gary Duke 73.

Wairau Valley Golf Club March 13, Top Dog Qualifying/ LGU: Ladies - Lyn Johnston 67, Sue Ratapu 70, Maureen McKenzie 71, Elaine Brown 73. Mens - Bevan Boon 62, Roger Restall & Bill Linklater 69, Steve McKenzie 71.

MGC Futsal team takes skills to national level

By Celeste Alexander

Paul Smith from Cheviot on 80, Jason Randall 77, Brett Solly 75, Mike Van Dijk 69.

March 20, Stableford. Ladies - Mel Hampton 37 (c/b) Maureen McKenzie 37, Robyn Pupich 36.

Mens - Mike McKenzie 38, Rex McGarry 34, Bill Linklater 29.

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A Marlborough Girls’ College Futsal team has taken their love for the fast-paced indoor variant of football to a national championship level.

The team was in Wellington on Monday and Tuesday competing in the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Futsal Championship. Results will be published next Wednesday.

This is the second time that MGC has taken a team to the national tournament after their debut in 2019 where the team took out bronze.

Last year’s tournament coincided with Lockdown and was unable to go ahead. However this year’s team is relishing the opportunity to be the only Top-of-the-South team in the ‘Senior Girls’ section.

Despite missing out on last year’s tournament a number of players have been involved in the local Marlborough (mixed) futsal league, and some are involved in the local Futsal skills centre year round.

These are players who are passionate about their football and futsal and are excited to compete against other girls’ college teams at the national tournament.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for our players to go

and play Futsal at such a high level, and the team’s very excited about gaining the experience,” coaches Marcello Pinheiro and Scott Kennovin say.

The team is grateful for the sponsorship they received from the Blenheim Round Table, Marlborough Triple Links Youth Assistance Fund, and Redwood Trust to help them cover some of the costs of getting to the nationals, and to Marcello, Scott, Nick Stanton and Marlborough Football for coaching support and encouragement.

So what is Futsal you might ask?

Futsal is one of the fastest growing sports in New Zealand, and the world’s fastest growing indoor sport. The current world champions are Argentina.

It is a fast-paced, five-a-side indoor variant of football which combines fun, creativity, speed, technique, teamwork and quick thinking.

NZ Football implemented Futsal in 2010. There is a Futsal Ferns women’s team, as well as men’s and women’s under-18 national sides.

Futsal has been shown to be a perfect format for developing a player’s first touch, control and passing ability.

If any young people are interested in finding out more or trying Futsal for themselves, email Marlborough Football at marlborough@mainlandfootball.co.nz about the Futsal Skills Centre.

Blenheim Golf Club March 10, LGU Medal: 0-29 Trees Rewi 68, 30+ Jenny Evans 75, c/b Jenny Adams 75. March 11, 4 ball best ball Nett Pairs: Alby Atkinson& Doug Shaw 60, Ian Clark & Glen Hurcomb 61, Hamish McNeill & Desz Campbell 61, D Water & and Waters 61, Y K Han & Roland van Asch 62, Bob Tapp & Warren Ingram 63, Jim Findlay & Ray Herd 64, Blue Arthur & Paddy Couchman 65, Brian Brown & Don March 65. 9 Holes Stableford: George Addis 20, Roy Lilley 18. March 16 9 hole stableford, David Waters 20, Ian Hatcher 19, John Burns 19, Blue Arthur 19, Steve Griffin 18, Neil Gibbs 17, Ivan Neame 17, Leo McKendry 17, Alan Wilson 17. Ladies: Jan Peglar 21, Jenny Adams 20, Trees Rewi 18, Colleen McLeod 18, Jenny Evans 18. March

17, LGU Medal: 0-29 Judith Batty 9417-77 c/b Sue Duckworth 102-25-77 30+ Jenny Adams 118-45-73 Colleen McLeod 110-34-76.

Marlborough 1000 results, Net Medal, Div 1: Aaron Drummond 71-6-65, Graeme Daines 73-4-68.

Div 2: Rodney Luxton 80-16-64, Ron Adams 83-15-68. Div 3: Joshua Abrahams 91-25-66, Dan Crawford 92-24-68, Combined Nett Pairs Aaron Drummond & Rodney Luxton 129, Richard Roche & Ron Adams 140. March 18, Irish Stableford: Duncan Cassidy 82, Ian Hatcher 75, Bob Tapp 72, Ted Collier 70, Arnold Newman 69, Hamish McNeill 68, Brian Brown 67, Morgan Bowe 66, Doug Shaw 66. 9 holes Stableford: Leo McKendry 18, Bryan Lawless 16, Neil Gibbs 16.

Picton Golf Club March 13, Monthly Mug: Phil Hawke 66, Ron Jones 66, Len Barlow 67, Aaron Wilson, Bill Rainbird 68, Leigh S/Smith 69.

March 17: Graham Couldrey 40, Ant Booker, Len Barlow, Bill Rainbird 36;

Mike Ashworth, Rich Avery, Mike McGuire 35.

Friday 9 Hole Stableford: Heather Smith 24; Lynette Pawson, Joyce Allen 17; Lillian Bowdler 15; Sandi S/Smith 14.

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Sailing away for a new beginning It is time the America’s Cup sailed away from New Zealand in an effort to grow its global audience.

Yes, it was great to retain it, yes the latter half of the racing against Prada was far more interesting and entertaining than many, including myself, thought it could be but it deserves a bigger stage than Auckland and New Zealand can offer.

The Auckland’s viaduct had 10,000 people at it as Peter Burling’s team secured the 7-3 victory

and that’s the pinnacle of the warm, fuzzy feeling this country can provide.

Government and officials are keen to keep the next event on our shores but surely the Auld Mug would be best served to take it to a more global stage.

Yes, it’s been sailed in San Francisco and Bermuda but it’s time to reinvigorate a Cup which was once a global icon.

Yes, we are a team of 5 million but that is a drop in the ocean.

The government in this climate surely cannot write a blank cheque to help fund the next campaign during a global pandemic.

It is an unwinnable argument for them.

With the Royal Yacht Squadron out of Britain now being the challenger of record, it would make a lot of sense to race it in the United Kingdom or Europe.

Despite its name, the America’s Cup started in Britain, before the Americans took it and claimed it

as their own in an all too familiar USA power play move on the world stage.

Yes, many narrow-sighted people see this event as rich boys and their toys but it also has the ability to unite.

I was six-years-old when the red socks campaign of 1995 happened and maybe that is where the romance of the event comes from, but it needs more participants and a bigger stage.

Team New Zealand has nothing

left to prove.

They have won it, defended it, lost it, regained it and retained it.

It is now time to grow the event and that may be best done offshore.

The final few races were exhilarating but they will soon be a distant memory.

We will remember a winner and a loser, such is life, but for the event to thrive, set it free and hopefully it can return bigger and better at some point in the future.

First rally over, NZ Champs next

By Celeste Alexander

Marlborough Motorcycles owner, Brendon Wadsworth, was the region’s only contender at the Westland Rally held last Saturday.

The rally is the opening round of the fiercely contested Mainland Rally Championship, and serves as a good shakedown for New Zealand Rally Championship competitors and drivers like Brendon.

Starting and finishing in Greymouth, the Westland Rally comprised eight special stages totalling approximately 104km with 158km of touring.

Brendon’s day started out well before ‘mechanical’ issues put him out of the running.

In the first stage he went from 28th position to 19th overall and was running second in his class, just half a second behind the driver in front before he was forced out of the race.

“That’s rally though,” he says.

“The highs are high and the lows are low.”

Brendon says he’s confident he would have placed in the top 10 overall at the pace he had.

“I think it would have been possible to achieve a first or second. I know we have the speed and can match and push the others. It’s just a bugger that it didn’t work out,” he says.

Despite the “small amount of damage” Brendon says he will be at the Otago Rally; also the first round of the NZ Rally Championship.

Brendon’s purpose-built Ford Fiesta R2 rally car competes in the B class, 1600cc 2WD. Before leaving for the Westland Rally last Friday, he dropped in to see the team at Viridian Glass, one of the car’s major sponsors.

Brendon and Viridian Glass manager, Garry Boyd, shared some friendly banter as the car was displayed at the front of the building.

This was the first time the company had provided sponsorship for motorsport.

“It’s been a learning curve for me and a good opportunity to get our national brand out there,” Garry says.

Before putting the car on the trailer and hitting the road Brendon promised to get Garry into the co-driver seat.

“It’s been great having Gazza (Garry) and his team backing us,” he says. “We have an ongoing relationship between our businesses so having their sponsorship for this year’s entry fees has been good.”

Brendon, who is well known for his trials riding and was the NZ champion and South Island champion for 2020, turned his sights to the motorsport scene in 2017 after attending a Marlborough Car Club

Brendon Wadsworth travelled to the West Coast to compete in the Westland Rally last Saturday in his Ford Fiesta RD rally car. He's pictured with Garry Boyd of Viridian Glass in Blenheim which is a sponsor of Brendon's racing.

event and deciding to take on a new challenge.

Brendon began with a Suzuki Swift and upgraded to the Fiesta which he’s owned for six months.

Sitting in the co-driver’s seat for the series will be Shane Reynolds.

The Westland Rally is the first round of the 2021 Mainland Rally Championship which comprises of six rounds.

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The Serene is an ultra low emission burner (ULEB) suitable for all zones including Central Otago, Bay of Plenty and Canterbury. Features and benefits: · Convenient ash scoop for easy cleaning. · Fire safe drawers for storage of kindling, fire lighters and matches. · Solid 8mm steel cook top for ultimate durability.

Heats areas up to 190m2.

6mm steel firebox with cook top.

19.6kW output.

15 year warranty on firebox.

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Woodsman Totara Inbuilt Wood Fire Insert 13.7kw Metallic Black

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Durable 6mm steel fire box.

Stainless steel (304 grade) baffle for longer service life.

Super Tough 5mm robax ceramic glass.

Easily maintained high temperature painted finish.

Compact dimensions for fitting into existing open fire places.

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Woodsman ECR Novo Wood Fire Metallic black

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Durable 6mm steel fire box.

9.8kW maximum average heat output. 304 grade Stainless steel baffle for longer service life. Super tough 5mm robax ceramic glass. Easy maintainance high temperature finish.

Compact design to fit into smaller spaces. Functional cook top. Optional coloured side panels.

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Masport Wanaka Freestanding Wood Fire Metallic Black VHT

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Metrofires Smart Insert Combo Firebox & Fascia Insert 15kW Black Clean air approved model. 15kW peak heat output. Heating area 150m2 / 3 bedroom home. Metallic black HT paint finish fascia.

Optional Smart Booster.

New Zealand made.

10.4kW maximum average heat output. Heats medium to large room areas. NES, ECAN and ORC air shed 1clean air approved. Flat radiant top allows cooking.

Lined with masonry fire bricks and a steel baffle for efficient burning. 6mm top plate and baffle for durability.

Optional ash catcher.

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Masport R1200 Freestanding Radiant Wood Fire with Legs Metallic Black VHT

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7.9kW maximum average heat output. NES, ECAN and ORC airshed 1 clean air approved. Suitable for small homes (1-2 bedrooms). 6mm flat radiant cooktop. Easy installation with ash only floor protection required.

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SAVE $898 Mitre 10 MEGA Marlborough 174 - 186 Alabama Rd, Blenheim Phone: 03-520 6600 mitre10.co.nz

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