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On Friday July 9. Peg Moorehouse of Picton celebrated her 104th birthday with about 25 people, family and a very few special friends. “There were over thirty phone calls as well,” she says.

Peg, nationally revered as a master weaver, is still active in the arts scene, putting her treasured damask loom to good use as she creates treasures for sale and exhibition. Her last exhibition was cancelled by Covid, but she says she still sells from her website and to customers who come to her home.

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Peg Moorehouse of Picton at her damask loom. Peg, who celebrated her 104th birthday on Friday, still uses her loom creating pieces of weaving for sale and exhibition.

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On Friday, July 9. Peg Moorehouse of Picton celebrated her 104th birthday with about 25 people, family and a very few special friends. “There were over thirty phone calls as well,” she says.

And this was very appropriate for someone who has been officially declared Marlborough’s first Living Cultural Treasure.

Nationally revered as a master weaver, Peg is still active in the arts scene, putting her treasured damask loom to good use as she creates treasures for sale and exhibition. Her last exhibition was cancelled by Covid, but she says she still sells from her website and to customers who come to her home.

While Peg does have a walker it’s more she says, for speed than necessity. “They’ve put a 30mph limit around the house!”

The ideas still flow. They come as she sets up her loom or when she lies in bed, gazing at the

stars and the moon through her uncurtained windows.

Peg lives surrounded by the beauty of nature in daytime as well. Her home, in Sushine Bay on Port Underwood Road, takes in a breathtaking vista of Queen Charlotte Sound.

She has no idea of her secret for not just a long life, but an active and creative one too She says, however, she was a pioneer in yoga here. And diet? She eats well, though had to give up wine because of her medication.

“Not that I ever drank much.”

Her own mother died when she was five and she can’t remember her. What she does remember is clambering up on her bed … “she must have been sick by then” … and not being able to get off.

“So I fell off. I landed in the potty! That was dreadful. I’ve never forgotten that!”

When her mother died, her Aunt Mary came for her.

The result was a “magic” childhood, privileged and surrounded

by love.

In 1981, Peg entered the very first World of Wearable Arts competition with her Tribal Cloak and her national profile started to expand. The cloak is now in the Marlborough Museum She entered and won WOW with gloriously stylish garments, year after year, though she pulled back from participation as the designs became more far out.

Then, when she was 81, it was suggested she model.

The review describes her appearance as one of “timeless elegance”.

Peg still operates her loom, found in Norway and shipped home. Since then she’s not used any other.

It’s large and heavy looking, but she has a technique which allows her to set it up for each new piece in a manageable way. “I only use linen warps.”

Her 105th birthday plans are mentioned. “If I’m still here!”

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Tom’s hair-raising gig for a cause

By Jacob Page

For Linkwater’s Tom Clerke, the Stars In Your Eyes journey is about more than performing a song.

The 14-year-old will be the youngest of 10 acts at Marlborough’s ASB Theatre on August 18.

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This years youngest contestant, 14-year-old Tom Clerke, will be performing as Ed Sheeran.

Queen Cha rlot te College student will perform as Ed Sheeran but to do so will undergo his first haircut in more than two years.

“Two years ago, I decided I wanted to grow my hair out and then chop it off

so it can make wigs for cancer patients.

“So I’ll do that to become Ed Sheeran.

“My hair is actually white and I love it long and I’ll probably grow it out again because I think it looks cool but it’s a good time to do it.”

Tom has been singing since the age of three.

“My family and I walked up to a hut and I decided at the age of three, I’d just belt-out Twinkle twinkle little star, which made everyone laugh.”

At Linkwater School he joined a ukulele group and started to play the piano.

He now plays the guitar at Queen Charlotte College.

“I got to a certain point with the piano and that was that so I thought I’d switch it up and try the guitar which I am really enjoying.”

He says he was encouraged to audition for Stars in Your Eyes

by his music teacher.

“It was a last-minute thing but here I am, ” he says.

Tom says he does not feel nervous, yet.

“That will be something for the night.”

Tom says his music taste “is all over the place”.

“I really like laid-back tunes, New Zealand music like Six60 that has its own identity.

“I also like some of the older stuff like Elton John, Bon Jovi and the Bee Gees.

“I feel performing as Ed Sheeran suits my voice and I’m looking forward to the challenge,” he says.

Stars In Your Eyes will be held at ASB Theatre on Saturday, August 14, presented by Creative Kids and The Fulton Foundation.

Hosts, celebrity judges and entertainers Tina Cross and Jackie Clarke will be joined by a local judge who is yet to be named.

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Nanaia Mahuta to attend Blenheim conference Nanaia Mahuta, the Minister for Local Government, will attend the national local government conference in Blenheim on July 15-16.

She will be talking to media to discuss the Government’s announcement of the three waters support package.

That session will be followed fifteen minutes later by remarks and a question and answer panel on the three waters reform package with Finance Minister Grant Robertson, and the Nelson Mayor.

On Tuesday at 9.15am, she will also make a speech to delegates, followed by the signing of the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs Memorandum of Understanding.

Call to youth The Marlborough Youth Trust Advisory Group (MYTAGS) is now recruiting for the coming year.

If you are aged 12-24 and want to be a voice for the rangatahi of the Marlborough region in Youth Development and Youth Events/ Projects, if you can commit for a year and would like training in leadership and events you are asked to get in touch with the trust as soon as possible.

Applications can be picked up from My Space 18 Kinross Street or you can send a form if you email: seddon@myt. org.nz or info@myt.org.nz.

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Patrick Robinson, of Picton Rail and Sail, has finished work on the installation of the new electric motors in the model engines Charlotte and Endeavour, with all that remains being to do the necessary welding.

The group is hoping to have the newly-refurbished trains back on the tracks by Labour Weekend.

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Aquarium animals being used as ‘pawns’ in lease dispute, Marlborough port boss says

By Chloe Ranford

Rhys Welbourn, Port Marlborough’s chief executive, says the director of Picton’s EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre John Reuhman is using its animals as “pawns” in a last-ditch effort to save its lease.

But EcoWorld’s boss says it is just describing the “reality” of closing a business that rescues and rehabilitates injured animals, some of which, he says, cannot be returned to the wild.

More than 2200 people have signed a petition hoping to reverse Port Marlborough’s decision to not renew the lease, after claims this would be a “death sentence” for its animals.

EcoWorld has operated on Picton’s foreshore for almost two decades and is home to tuatara and red-eared turtles, as well as a yellow-crowned parakeet breeding programme.

In his first interview since the announcement, Rhys Welbourn said however, the port was “incredibly disappointed” that the animals were being used as pawns.

They had been told by mana whenua, the Department of Conservation, and the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) that the aquarium could be cleared without its animals being

euthanised and the creatures could be released or rehomed.

“The future for the animals is a decision for EcoWorld, but we are working with the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia to assist with solutions for the re-homing or release of the animals where required,” Welbourn said, adding that the lease was coming to its natural end.

Port Marlborough had offered to extend the aquarium’s lease by three months, to November, “at zero rent” to give it time to release or re-home its wildlife.

It had also offered EcoWorld financial support. Welbourn said both offers had been rejected multiple times, but were “still on the table”.

He added that the port had discussed the possibility of extending the lease “some time ago”, however EcoWorld wanted different terms “entirely favourable to them”.

Port Marlborough thought this was “unacceptable”.

The port was unable to share what these new terms were as it had been threatened with legal action, Welbourn said.

“In more recent times we offered to sit down and talk with EcoWorld about how they would exit once their lease ended. They didn’t want to do that because they didn’t want to exit.”

“EcoWorld agreed to lease bare land and to also remove its build-

Picton Ecoworld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabitation Centre: given an extension of time to rehouse the wildlife.

RIGHT: Port Marlborough chief executive Rhys Welbourn says the port is “incredibly disappointed” that EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is using its animals as “pawns” in a “game”. RICKY WILSON/STUFF/ SUPPLIED

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Oak to be replaced

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By Chloe Ranford

A 100-year-old oak tree planted by Prince Edward VIII could be replaced by a tree commemorating Prince Philip.

The canopy in Blenheim’s Seymour Square has looked significantly thinner since the Marlborough District Council took down a towering historic pin oak in October last year.

The oak was already on the council’s removal list when one of its branches fell and blocked a road, hastening its demise.

Councillor Jamie Arbuckle said when the Marlborough Landscape Group, which he co-chaired, asked whether a replacement tree would planted, the council’s parks and reserves team suggested a memorial to the Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Philip died at Windsor Castle in April, aged 99, shortly after a month-long stint in hospital.

The World War II naval officer-turned-royal consort made five visits to Marlborough during his lifetime – his first in 1954 and his last in 1990.

Jamie said Marlborough Landscape Group members supported the concept at a meeting in April, but thought more than one tree should be planted to replace the oak.

The oak tree was planted on May 10, 1920, by Prince Edward VIII. “I think the biggest issue will

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be whether it’s a native or exotic that’s planted. That’s above my pay grade,” he said.

Blenheim resident Esther Mallett, who lives near Seymour Square, said she wanted a flowering native, like the kowhai.

“I respect Prince Philip.

He was the Queen’s husband for many long years, and it’s not easy for a man to be two steps behind his wife.

“But I think we can continue to distance ourselves from England. Let’s go with a native,” Esther said.

Jim Barnett, also from Blenheim, said he didn’t mind what species of tree the council planted, but preferred a native.

“I’m not that wrapped up in the royals, but my wife Jenny, who has since passed, always visited them.

She even managed to chat with Prince William in Seymour Square on one visit.”

Blenheim resident Zella Vile, a keen gardener and “royal fan”, suggested a kauri as they “want to be an aristocrat.”

“It’s got a good, straight trunk.”

Zella believed she saw Prince Philip on Blenheim’s High Street during one of his earlier visits. Decades later, she handed his grandson Prince William a pair of handmade baby boots.

At the time of its demise, Seymour Square’s oak was 30m tall. Its wood was sent to carvers or donated for firewood.

The oak was still recognised as a “notable tree” in the region’s environment plan, due to its historic significance.

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Q: What is your favourite kind of music?

Dorothy Grundt Sringlands I love instrumental. Sax and steel guitar. Duane Eddy is still my favourite.

Liana Bell Renwick At the moment it’s New Zealand music.” I’m in Aotearoa”.

Mary Hope Blenheim Country and Western. I love Suzanne Prentice. “One Day at a Time”. That’s so true.

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Ash Perrow Blenheim I’m more R and B. I listen to a lot of music though - all different sorts.

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internationally acclaimed Houston Ballet, but when their performance season was Those who attend the Breast Cancer So- cancelled he returned to New Zealand ciety’s Pink Ribbon fundraiser breakfast after being abroad for ten years.

The Royal New Zealand Ballet was one on July 19 are in for a special treat.

The Guest of Honour will be Josh of the only dance companies in the world Guillemot-Rodgerson, a dancer with able to work at the time, and they were the Royal New Zealand Ballet, who has looking for guest dancers.

After his guest contract ended he was special connections to the Marlborough community, which has fund-raised for his due to return to Houston, but Josh realised ongoing studies at The Juilliard School, he wanted to remain close to family while Covid was still locking down many as one example.

And he has in the past danced with local international borders.

He really enjoyed working with the teacher Jeannie Mark’s Te Tauihu Performing Arts Centre at Dance on Grove. RNZB and jumped at the chance to stay His connections come through his grand- in New Zealand longer The move coincided with his family parents Barbara and Michael Guillemot, and his mother Dee Guillemot Rodgerson. dealing with other cancer diagnoses too.

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John Guillemot-Rodgerson will be sharing his journey as a dancer, and as a family member of those dealing with cancer diagnoses at the Breast Cancer Society’s PInk Ribbon Breakfast at the ASB Theatre on July 9.

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

Submissions now open for draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw Councillors voted unanimously to move forward and open public submissions for the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw on 15 July.

The draft proposes to prohibit motor vehicles on the beach between the Awatere and Waima (Ure) river mouths, with a few exemptions. This option will improve public safety, and enable habitat restoration and protection of the area’s many threatened and at-risk species.

An online submission form is now available on the Council website with hard copies of the forms available at the Council offices in Blenheim and Picton.

During the consultation period, a sub-committee will appoint a Hearings Panel comprised of at least one councillor and two independent commissioners.

Following the submission period, the Hearings Panel will hear from the public and make recommendations to the full Council.

Public submissions will be open for 40 working days and close on 8 September at 5.00 pm.

For more information about the draft bylaw, including options considered and how to make a submission during the consultation period, go to: visit please www.marlborough.govt.nz

Public toilets befitting a premier park Brand new toilets at Blenheim’s Seymour Square are public facilities befitting the premier park it is, according to Blenheim Ward councillor, Jenny Andrews (pictured).

The new high capacity, fully accessible toilet complex is finished and open for use after the chain was finally pulled on the aged public facility at the end of last year.

The 50 year old toilets were

one of Marlborough’s oldest washrooms and in need of replacement.

“These new facilities are fantastic. They work well from an access and mobility perspective and are fitting for the premier park that Seymour Square is,” said Jenny.

The upgrade was coco-funded by the Council funded by the Council andand the Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund.

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor Tasman Mako Brand Ambassador Graeme Taylor Councillor Nadine Taylor and and Tasman Mako Brand Ambassador Graeme Taylor at at Lansdowne Park earlier this year, where a new athlete-focussed facility is planned to benefit Marlborough’s high performance athletes

Council gives ‘finz up’ to High Performance Training Centre A proposal to convert the CouncilCouncil-owned sports administration owned sports administration building at Lansdowne Park into a High Performance Training Centre (HPTC) has received the full support of the Council’s Assets & Services of the Council’s Assets & Services Committee.

Tasman Rugby Union tabled a proposal proposalto tolease leasethe theformer formerSt StJohns Johns recently building. The Union will fund the design and fit out for the ‘athletefocussed facility’ and alsoand planalso to offer ‘athlete-focussed facility’ plan to offer forother use by other sporting it for useit by sporting codes. codes.

The concept hasagreed been agreed in The concept has been in principle although the licence terms will still need to be negotiated.

Graeme Taylor, Brand Ambassador for the Tasman Mako, saidsaid thisthis waswas an for the Tasman Mako, exciting project to add to all other an exciting project to add to the all the exciting thingsthings happening at other exciting happening at Lansdowne Park.

The new Sportshub facility at the Park Lansdowne is scheduledinfor is scheduledPark for completion September. current sports completion The in September.

The current administration activities, including sports administration activities, rugby, netball, touchand including rugby,softball netball,and softball rugby, operating from the building will touch rugby, operating from the have a new the home hub once building willhome have ainnew in the completed. hub once completed. chair Assets & Services Committee Chair Councillor Nadine Taylor said the centre was a fantastic initiative that

would help keep talented young sports people in Marlborough.

“As Marlburians, we all watch with pride when we see the ‘finz up’ on the sporting stage. The Council is pleased to partner with the Tasman Rugby Union in supporting this proposal,” she said. “We also appreciate Tasman Rugby is prepared to take a Marlborough view and provide for other sporting codes within this facility.”

Tasman RFU chair Wayne Young said the HPTC would help “even up the playing field” for local players aspiring to make the Tasman Mako and would make Marlborough a more desirable location for professional sports people.

Tasman Mako assistant coach Gray Cornelius said the Tasman Mako had been part of the region for 16 years now. “We all get a big kick out of seeing local players make it on the big stage – we want to make sure that we can continue to see that happen.”

“This will be a place of belonging. For our players this is a place they can come and get better. To be the best that they can be.”

“It will be the icing on the Lansdowne Park cake,” he said.

Take care out there on the roads Winter’s icy bite is here and with it there is an increase in the amount of ice on our region’s roads.

Marlborough Road’s Manager Steve Murrin said motorists should take care, particularly on frosty and wet days. “Remember to always drive to

the conditions, and on these cold and frosty mornings, drive slower than you usually do. It only takes a split second to lose control,” he said.

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A life of service Marios Sophocleous had his Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship presented to him at his home a few weeks ago.

Marios, 91, wasn’t well enough to go to the formal gala function recently, but here he talks to Sun Journalist Glenise Dreaver about the life journey that has brought him here.

The former president of Blenheim Rotary, Marios Sophocleous is well aware of the significance of the international Paul Harris Fellowship, also received this year by Robyn Cuddon.

(Blenheim Sun p.1-2, June 23 2021).

For thirty years the principal of Marlborough Girls’ College, this teacher, community leader, academic and crucially a musician, can look back at his long lifetime of achievement with justifiable pride.

On top of his MGC role, and as well as numerous young musicians tutored and mentored, often free of charge, Marios counts the instruments he has created since he retired. “A cello. Five violins. Five violas.”

He also built a harpsichord, allowing students to hear the authentic, pre-piano timbre of Baroque music as written by Bach and Handel, for example.

There’s no mistaking his grief as he retells the moment he discovered his labour of love had been sold.

A Greek Cypriot, Marios was born in 1930 into a world that had its challenges.

Unlike other places in Greece, Cyprus was never invaded by the German army, though he does remember his father digging a trench in the yard and diving in there when the sirens sounded. “Only occasionally. I think they flew over now and again to frighten us.”

It was after the war that his home became an international “hot spot”, with headlines highlighting violence between Greeks, 82 percent of the people, and the Turkish population, 16 percent. The British Army, 40,000 strong, moved in to “keep the peace”.

Then the Turks escalated, sending in 100,000 men.

And Marios says the whole crisis was orchestrated to justify the British invasion, because of the Cold War with Russia. Cyprus was geographically placed where Nato wanted bases.

“You’d have thought the Greeks and Turks fought like cat and dog. It was not true. At teachers’ college my best friend was a Turk. The lady who came round selling us Greek yoghurt was a Turk! The Turks were lovely people.

There was no animosity. It was all hyped up.”

That said, local body politics were taken very seriously and, there were, he says, a small number of extreme leftwing Greek patriots called Eoka, who wanted a more exclusive relationship with Greece. There’s no knowing exactly how many because they were very secretive.

“One to two thousand. Your brother might be one and you wouldn’t know.”

He and the school he taught at became caught up in that struggle. The school, flying the Greek flag, was shut down for three months because of it.

So the British Army rounded up all young males over 15 in their area at 4am, to go to the school and parade.

They watched, hands above their heads, as their young teacher Marios was ordered at pistol point to climb the flagpole and take down the flag.

“Sir, you ask me the impossible. If I do that, tomorrow you will have your wish. A dead teacher.”

The choice, he says, was to be dead by next morning as a traitor, killed by Eoka, or to die as a hero for refusing the order.

“All right” said the officer after some thought.

“Because if he had shot me, there would have been blue murder.”

Marios Sophocleous with one of his students violinist Steffi Simpson “she’s good!”

Marios says how he looked also created dangers. Blond, with blue eyes, he was not immediately recognised as Greek.

“Yes. I was frightened.”

The winning of a scholarship to a London university saw him told he wouldn’t be able to come back and he should think about the family he would be leaving behind. “It was a threat.”

“But I was a young man with dreams. And a highly successful teacher,” he says.

So he went to London and studied at London University, then at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He also fell in love and married the young Joan Campbell from New Zealand.

She had elderly parents, so there was pressure to come home to see them before they passed away. That she couldn’t speak or understand Greek also made the decision not to go back to Cyprus more straightforward.

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First came a relatively short term contract with the New Zealand Opera Company, then happy years in Gisborne as a Head of Music, before coming to MGC. He was assistant principal, then principal, despite a few concerns about having a male in that role.

His time at MGC he describes in this way: ”Golden years.”

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Winter Dining Vines Village Café & Deli

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The team at Vines Village Café & Deli welcomes you to relax, unwind and enjoy the mouth-watering food and drinks on offer.

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Lush green lawns, spring fed creek, majestic trees, vineyards and a gracious 1901 building all combine to create the perfect backdrop when dining at Harvest Restaurant.

Sit within the historic building or outside on the garden deck and enjoy the culinary delights that await you on the ala carte menu Harvest Restaurant currently has a *special 2 course set lunch @ $45pp, Wednesday to Friday (April – Sept), and is now also open for dinner on Sunday evenings.

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All of the same great menu offerings are available throughout winter including the popular lunch specials, consisting of a starter and main.

Thai 9 has also become well known for its Keto selection from the menu as well as convenient takeaway snacks from the cabinet.

The restaurant is open seven days with Sunday and Monday only open for evening dining.

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Hidden gems are so often sitting in plain sight – a great way to describe Ritual Café on Maxwell Road.

Owner Julie McDonald says the café’s “retro and homely” vibe is what makes it so unique.

This is complimented by the vegan and gluten free options available as well as the popular breakfast menu, cabinet food and real fruit icecream.

Delicious, healthy and serving up great coffee – discover why so many people choose Ritual.

Prepare yourself for a sensory explosion with The Lemongrass Restaurant’s innovative and fresh Asian cuisine.

Each dish is carefully prepared with fragrant spices, authentic flavours and plated in a way to celebrate each of the ingredients.

The Lemongrass is open for dining and takeaway seven days a week and offers a convenient online ordering system.

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Gift ensures safe dignified lift after falls

Twelve-year-old Sarah Mitchell, practising at home with the 100-year-old violin she played in her debut with the Marlborough Civic Orchestra at the ASB Theatre on July 10.

Career in music beckons

By Glenise Dreaver

Twelve-year-old violinist Sarah Mitchell of Blenheim has an aim.

“To have a career with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra,” she says.

And Sarah, who started learning the violin when she was five, has reached the first stage, having just joined the Marlborough Civic Orchestra.

She played with them on Saturday July 10, in their concert held at the ASB theatre.

The programme included all four

movements of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, a very big commitment for a twelve-year-old, as well as Bizet’s Carmen and Rossini’s Barber of Seville.

Sarah, who is homeschooled, played her own very special violin.

“It’s one hundred years old and it’s a Stradivarius copy,” she says proudly, adding that her teacher, Karla Norton, who comes over from Wellington to take lessons about once a fortnight, found it for her in Wellington.

Sarah paid for it with money raised by her busking and matched by her parents.

St John has recently been gifted an Emergency Lifting Cushion (ELK), dedicated to the Picton community and available for local “lift assist” cases.

It has been donated through the generosity of the Picton Health Trust The ELK, a compact, battery powered cushion, is designed to provide a safe, dignified lift and is recognised for reducing the risk of injury to carers and the individual.

If someone falls over, they can shuffle on to the cushion, or be rolled on from the recovery position and be safely assisted to sit upright.

The cushion can then be inflated at the touch of a button with someone supporting the individual from behind to bring them to a raised seated position, ready to stand.

Nigel Weetman and Lisa Ivamy from the Picton Health Trust, with St John staffers Melissa Cuff and Maree Long.

15,000 litre tank gone walkabout Sergeant Michael Porter of the Blenheim Crime Prevention Group, says that at some time in the last few months a 15,000 litre water tank was taken from a Wairau Valley property.

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21 years of recreational tramping celebrated On Wednesday July 7, the Wairau Tramping Club celebrated its 21st anniversary.

Plans had been to celebrate the 20th in 2020, but Covid ended that, and 21 seemed like a good landmark anyway.

So 70 past and present members and supporters gathered at the Scenic Circle hotel for a gala lunch.

A cake, made and decorated by member Helen Lamb, was cut by founder Nola Dick and the current president Helen MacKenzie.

Nola was the main speaker who explained how it all began.

She and husband Bruce had come up from Otago, where she had belonged to the Taieri Recreational Tramping Club.

It was a disappointment to find there wasn’t a group here providing medium level tramping.

“Something between the tramp-

ing club and the walking groups,” she explained.

“I kept hoping and dreaming one would emerge.”

While she enjoyed four years with the Marlborough Tramping Club, including the rite of passage up “Tappy”, she said she then decided she didn’t need to prove herself any more.

So, encouraged by Bruce, and good friends John and Margaret Ireland, in April 2000, she advertised an initial meeting in Renwick – and 14 people turned up.

“Word of mouth quickly increased our numbers,” she said.

At an inaugural meeting six weeks later it was unanimously decided to form a club.

“Within 15 months we had reached the optimum number of 60 members and had to open a waiting list.”

Among the members, some wanted to continue tramping at an easier level due to issues like age, while others new to tramping later went on to join the Marlborough Tramping Club.

“This continues today, as does our ethos and aim of everyone being able to tramp at a comfortable pace with time to ‘smell the roses’,” Nola said.

“My dream has been realised,” she said. “But what I didn’t anticipate was just how much it has enriched my life.

“The good friends made and support I have received through the years have heartened me,” she said.

That went along with the pleasure she felt at seeing so many people gathered at the lunch, reminiscing and enjoying their time together.

WTC founder Nola Dick and president Helen MacKenzie cut the cake.

Marlborough Home & Garden Show given 10 out of 10 by Show visitors It was third time lucky for the Marlborough Home and Garden Show and it was well worth the wait! With 6700 through the doors over the three days, Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 was a hive of activity.

“Visitor feedback has been incred-

ible. We are so grateful to everyone who came along to support the Show and our exhibiting businesses” says marketing manager Emily Shanley. “We love what we do in creating a platform where businesses and customers can connect in a face-to-face environment.”

The Show prize winners have been announced - Alistair Savage will be cruising away in style with an electric bike from Ezirider and Jude Bishell was the lucky winner the Ultimate OH Bubbles pack valued at $500 plus a $250 Resene voucher!

The improved layout and café area along with an impressive number of new exhibitors, added to the Show’s success. Feedback from Show visitors such as “Very positive vibe to the place, lovely products on display and the people staffing the stalls were helpful and cheerful”

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Show dates for 2022 have been confirmed as July 8, 9, 10. Watch this space!

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Environment Award winners share experience The field days to showcasing the winners of this year’s Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards have begun, with 100 attendees at Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts Wairau Valley premises on June 29 to see why they had won the Business Innovation award.

Andy and Barbara Wiltshire started Pinoli in 1997 and run it in partnership with general manager Lee Paterson and sales manager Zoe Thompson.

The first trees were planted in 1998 and they now have 550 hectares of orchards.

More than 100 people went behind the scenes at the orchard and processing factory,looking at how the Pinoli team have created a new food product for New Zealand.

They did that after extensive research overseas to source the European stone pine best suited to local conditions.

Sustainability and climate adaptation is key - the trees are drought resistant, control erosion, sequester carbon throughout their 100-year lifespan, and all waste product and prunings are turned into mulch, firewood or sold for biofuel.

The award judges noted that Pinoli is also a good example of taking time to build a successful

business.

“If there’d been an award for patience, we’d have entered that,” says owner Andy Wiltshire.

It takes 8-10 years before the trees start producing cones.

Patience was also needed to develop pruning and harvesting techniques and build the factory, which is the only processing plant for pine nuts in the Southern Hemisphere.

They have also been frustrated by limitations in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The ETS allows landowners to earn money by planting forests that absorb carbon dioxide as their trees grow. However trees that produce fruit and nuts are excluded from the scheme.

This makes no sense to Andy: “Pine nut trees are in the ground sequestering carbon for at least 100 years, compared with pinus radiata that is clear-felled every 30 years.”

The field day heard that attempts to lobby Government to get this changed have not gained traction yet.

Marlborough Environment Awards Trust chairwoman Jo Grigg congratulated Pinoli on their vision and commitment to a sustainable business at every step.

Harvesting pinoli pinenuts - the tree shakers in operation.

She said the tree offered much. “It loves dry sites, can be integrated with livestock, is spray free and

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Don’t go shopping in a panic, just because you have an empty home. Yes, you need a sofa. But if you pick the pink-striped sectional just because you like it in the store, without taking measurements or thinking about the rest of the room, you’re stuck with it. The rest of the room will have to be built around that sofa, and if it’s too large for the space it will look forever awkward.

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To the best of your ability, you have to try to discern how you would like to live in a given space. What are your ambitions for how you would like to live?

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Adequately water around the root zone of the roses in the first year of planting.

gardening this week Roses during winter: By Wally Richards

Kate McNabb Physiotherapist, Lymphoedema Therapist and Yoga Teacher at Well & Good Health  Are you a dog or cat person?

Both!  What did you want to be when you grew up?

A Police Officer, or a Vet.  Not quite a hidden talent, but I’m very good at?

Avoiding stuff I don’t want to face - I’m a very good procrastinator.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would it be and why?

The Marlborough Cancer Society - because they do incredible work.  My all-time favourite food is?

Pizza (Minghettis Puttanesca is my current fave!)  The shop you can’t walk past is?

Fresh. I have my eye on a skateboard at the moment.

 What song is likely to get you on the dance floor?

So many songs… doesn’t take much if I’m in the mood!  Your dream weekend involves?

A tropical beach, swimming, lying in the sun, fresh food, all of my favourite humans.  If you could meet anyone in history who would it be and why?

My Grandparents. Goes without saying right?  Favourite programme or series currently watching?

New Amsterdam - love a good medical drama.  What’s one thing on your bucket list?

To travel to India and tour through some of the significant Yoga cities with my Yoga Teacher Hareesh.

Roses can be lost when their roots are not kept moist during and after transplanting.

This also applies to deciduous trees both fruiting and ornamental.

If you buy roses that are not bagged up or in containers, then you should submerge their roots into a bucket of water as soon as you get them home.

Leave them in the bucket for a day and then plant.

If you cannot plant them at that time, then heel them into a patch of garden where the soil is moist to wet.

If the roses are in a bag or container ensure that the mix is kept nice and moist till you lift them out of the container and plant them. It is fatal if the roots of roses dry out for any length of time.

I had a phone call from a gardener during the week asking about spray because he purchased four new roses recently. After planting they started to leaf up and then one fizzed and died.

He was worried that the other three might die also.

I told him the one that died was already dead when he purchased it.

There was sufficient sap in the plant to produce some growth but as the roots were dead the growth could not be sustained.

Likely not the fault of the garden shop as long as they had kept the roots moist.

Most likely when the grow-

er lifted the roses out of the field they were growing in and the roots were allowed to dry out and thus good bye rose.

If this happens to you with new roses or fruit trees take them back to the shop for a replacement.

The shop will be compensated by the grower so no loss to all concerned.

When things go wrong too many gardeners that are not in the know blame themselves for the losses when it maybe not their fault at all.

I have heard that sometimes the rose can survive if soaked for a day in a tub of water then buried deep with just the tips of the canes showing above ground. I don’t know if it works but an old nurseryman told me years ago.

If you buy a deciduous tree and it flowers and maybe comes into leaf then dies that often means it was also dead when you purchased as the roots had been allowed to dry out after lifting.

Here is an interesting thing; if you have a fruit or ornamental deciduous tree that is currently dormant and you are opening it up by removing some branches.

Take the removed branches and stick them in the ground and later on they will flower as there is sufficient sap to open the dormant buds.

Even better put into a bucket of water to make it happen.

Anyway back to planting

roses (or fruit trees and berry fruit).

When you dig a hole to plant a rose, before planting, fill the hole with water and leave till most of this water drains away.

Sub soil maybe dry even if the top soil is moist and we need to ensure that the soil in the area of the roots is nice and wet.

Likewise for the first year of the rose’s life, in its new location, the rose must have adequate moisture in the root zone.

You may like to cut the bottom off a plastic cordial bottle and plant it so the neck of the bottle is in the root zone.

This allows you to water the roots when the top soil is very dry.

Otherwise a new rose will need about a bucket of water a day during drought times or when the soil moisture level becomes low.

What to put in the planting hole of your new plants?

My choice is the following; sheep manure pellets and or Bio Boost, a good sprinkling of Wallys Unlocking your Soil, a little BioPhos and some Wallys Neem tree powder.

That is ample food, minerals and protection from soil insects.

New roses have not been pruned, they have been cut back to make transporting easier.

Normally about 4-6 weeks

after planting a new rose you would do the final pruning.

The first problem the roses will face in the new season is attacks of aphids on the new shoots and buds.

At the first sign spray with Wallys Super Neem Tree Oil with Wallys Super Pyrethrum added and repeat when new aphids come along.

A few gardeners have told the writer that they place Wallys Neem Tree Granules in the root zone of their roses and found that by refreshing the granules about every 6 weeks that they did not have much of an aphid problem each spring.

You may like to try this yourself and if it works for you it will reduce or eliminate the need of a spray program.

Another tip is when you plant your new roses/fruit trees spray with potassium permanganate at quarter a teaspoon per litre of water with 1ml of Raingard added to each litre.

The whole plant and the surrounding soil should be sprayed.

Potassium permanganate being an oxidizing agent kills diseases very efficiently and can be used at any time during the season.

I now prefer this now rather than using lime sulphur for disease control.

At the first sign of black spot, rust or other leaf diseases later on, spray with the same.

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Creative ideas for young minds...

DRAWING Children / tamariki can learn so much by being creative.

A good option is to have paper and pens always available, perhaps even a separate drawing table if space permits.

Encourage the making of cards for family celebrations or to simply express their thoughts.

This can be relaxing and calming, as well as developing important skills on a daily basis.

Drawing helps children with their fine motor skills and handeye coordination, along with using their imagination.

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MUSIC Age appropriate music is beneficial in so many ways.

It can even increase a child’s well-being, vocabulary and memory, making it a good communication tool.

Creating music is a step up from listening to it. Learning rhythm not only helps with coordination but gives an understanding of timing.

Older children may progress to learning an instrument, an interest that could become lifelong. This also encourages routine and commitment.

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The Sun Doesn’t add up I am amazed that the staff writing articles for the daily papers can’t add. Reason the front page of the Saturday Express, The Wairau Affray occurred on July 1943, now 178 years later?? I was born in 1939, 4 years before the stated date and I am only 82 years old, so if 178 years by my reckoning should work out to year 2121 not year 2021.

Aotearoa As someone once said “when the forest is burning it’s the dinosaurs that bellow the loudest”. Or to quote Bob Dylan “The times they are a changing!”

One rule for all To the short sighted people against freedom campers. It seems we have overlooked this and not seen all of the truck drivers that park up and become freedom campers too and go to sleep in their trucks. They park up anywhere, even when it says no camping. Have they more rights than us motor home people that are self contained, come on truck drivers are not self contained but can park up anywhere!

Crazy speed limits What was Francis Maher thinking of when he rubber stamped Marl Roads request to make the route New Renwick Road via Bells and St Leanards Roads 100kph. What justification is there to make narrow pot hole ridden country roads 100kph when all the surrounding roads including state highways in the area have recently had severe speed reductions. Reduce Bells Road route to reflect the road conditions.

Not on

Scan, scan, scan Surely what’s happening in Sydney and the scare in Wellington shows how vulnerable we are and is a real wake up call for those lazy head in the sand individuals who don’t scan or register when out. Once Covid is here it’s too late. Contact tracing is only fully effective if it’s in place when the virus gets here. It’s not rocket science, wake up! You know who you are, start thinking of your community.

Re: Ban of white baiters No camping at the diversion, I too am very happy with that decision. As ratepayers who contribute to the upkeep of our reserves and locals, we are sick of not being able to enjoy our walks along the riverbank while white baiters clutter the bank for 3 1/2 months every year. The local white baiters have to find a place up near the river mouth. All the places where you can get to the river are cluttered with caravans, trailers nets etc. Not fun for locals Was abused by a white baiter once because my dog jumped in the river (where he always swam) by his net. Turns out he was fishing there illegally because it was too close to an outlet! Thanks MDC, we can now enjoy the diversion in spring as well as the other seasons.

Confusion over gang stories The Marlborough Weekly published this story not The Marlborough MidWeek as some readers thought in a txt talk two weeks ago, re gang boss response.

The Mid Week and Saturday Press are owned

by Stuff.

No to gangs In the Marlborough Weekly the gang boss claimed that the 2 accused of killing the young Tongan man, were both regular church goers.

Google the gang and you will find that they call gang meetings church. Mr gang boss pull the other leg it’s got big bells on.

This subject is now closed.... Publisher.

To the lady who was riding her bike along Alabama Road on Thursday. First please learn the road rules at roundabouts, give way to your right. You rode straight out in front of me at the Scott St roundabout . You were very lucky.

Speed up vaccine The government said they have enough vaccine for 5 million x2, but didn’t say it comes in dribs and drabs into the country. Meanwhile us that want the jab keep waiting patiently for our turn, while the government allow un vaccinated people into our country opening us up to full scale covid. We are only 5 million, get us vaccinated first and keep us safe. UK and others vaccinated millions in months! Why are we so slow?

Re: Roundabout It never fails to amaze me the number of people that cannot understand simple road rules. When exiting a roundabout, you legally must indicate left. At the appropriate time obviously. If you find this simple task misleading or dangerous may I suggest taking some driving lessons or surrendering your licence.

Leave our water alone

Obesity is not an epidemic. Society’s view (thanks diet culture a 70 billion dollar industry) and lack of acceptance of body diversity is the issue. Perhaps if we could accept that not all bodies are the same and BMI is an outdated metric used to study populations not individual health. We might realise that weight is only one measure of someone’s overall health.

Silly decision I agree with last week’s support nurses... how can the government even consider $700 million to a cycle lane on a bridge and not put nurses first, you have got to be joking, tell me what is most important people’s lives or being able to cycle somewhere!

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Why so many?

The amount of dogs on the internet needing homes in NZ is astounding and very sad, especially ones that are free.

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Freedom camping means putting up a temporary structure eg. tent. But the road code clearly states if driver is tired pull over for a rest.

That’s not freedom camping.

To the person who writes in every week. Please stop calling our Prime Minister Cindy - that is not her name!

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Road rules for bikes too

No one needs to steal. Like we have woman in a grey car taking 4 bunches of flowers from the neighbours and then 2 jars of chutney and 10 plants from our stall, carrying it away in one of our folding crates! Half of the neighbourhood was watching you!

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I see DOC is out to exterminate the last few remaining birds in the area that they missed last drop, with yet another drop coming this month DUH!

Anyone else had problems with Spark cable going down. No landline or computer for weeks. Or their way to make us go to fibre?

Service with a smile Just wanted to say how friendly and welcoming the ladies are on the front desk at Vets on Alabama.

What’s with the silly boundaries Three Waters sounds like an airy fairy scheme.

Before we worry about the funny boundaries, we should be thinking about whether the change is necessary and who will actually benefit.

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Out & About Home & Garden Show July 9-11, 2021

Cuddons irrigation manager Phil Cain talks with Paul Gordon at the home show.

Tony Katting chats with Mike Carson from Narellan Pools.

Karen and Phil McNabb enjoying a look at the home show on Sunday.

Ken and Jean Rooney taking in the home show on Sunday.

Sean Savage and Matt Flight, with Craig Martella, catch up at the Home and Garden Show on the Martella site.

Yvonne and Neville Grant listen to Dave Hare explain how the Teeter from Inversion NZ works.

Dave Hare, from Inversion NZ demonstrates how the Teeter works for Neville Grant.

Simon Ridder talks to Sharon Smith at the Taylor Pass Honey site on Sunday.

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SAFE Winter Driving Winter driving advice Waka Kotahi, the New Zealand Transport Agency, has reminders about driving in winter time.

Because it only takes a split second to lose control in wet or icy conditions, drive more slowly than you normally would.

Remember that it takes longer to stop on slippery roads, so leave a safe travelling distance.

Avoid sudden braking or turning movements that could cause you to skid and also accelerate smoothly and brake gently.

Use your highest gear when travelling uphill and your lowest downhill.

For vehicles without anti-skid braking systems, to avoid skidding or sliding, pump the brake pedal in short rapid bursts rather than pressing long and hard.

In winter, especially in poor weather, double the two-second rule and leave a safe distance between you and the car you’re following.

When travelling in fog, rain or snow, drive with your lights dipped for increased safety.

Grit and an anti-icing agent called CMA is spread or sprayed on some roads to help travel in icy conditions.

This isn’t a guarantee you can drive at normal speeds so please keep your speed down.

If there is grit on the highway, drive on it where possible and not in a wheel track to maximise its effect.

Remember to drive to the conditions.

The speed at which ice and snow can occur means that there will be times when grit and CM A h ave not yet been spread.

Ice is not always easy to spot, so take care when driving this winter.

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The Marlborough District Council need all of us to report any near misses we have when we are out and about walking or cycling in the community.

It’s so easy to do this on-line.

When you search the link below you can also see the map where all the other near misses have been reported. Check it out and see where the ‘hot-spots’ are.

Near miss reporting is hugely important. The best way to get cycle and pedestrian infrastructure changed or upgraded is to provide risk data to our roading experts who then have the evidence they need to apply for safety improvement funding.

The Police report any cycling or pedestrian crashes they are called to

DRIVE TO SURVIVE NEAR MISS?

Anti-icing no guarantee of safety

but an estimated five out of six near misses go unreported so we need to collect that information too.

According to current near miss reporting data, intersections and roundabouts are problematic for cyclists and pedestrians. Most near misses occur in fine, light weather conditions, and the majority occur during the summer months when more cyclists and pedestrians are on the roads.

If we want to encourage more cycling and walking in our community we need to start changing the way we are designing our roads, and we need user experience to guide us.

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Wednesday July 14, 2021 In Memoriam

FEATHER, Joan Price (nee Shrives). May 15, 1932 - March 8, 2021. Family and friends are invited to celebrate and remember the life of Joan at Picton Union Parish 11am on Monday, July 19.

Death notices HARRISON, Kim Robert: On Thursday July 8, 2021, peacefully at home in Blenheim with family at his side. Aged 77 years.

Dearly loved husband of Rokobina and much loved father of Tracey, Tokanang, Terian and Waiema. Messages may be sent to the Harrison Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A private cremation has taken place.

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 9am - 5pm, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. 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.

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SQUIRE: Joan (née Vercoe) Passed away peacefully a Redwood Rest Home on 9 July 2021, aged 92 years. Now at peace with her beloved husband, the late Ray and their much loved and treasured daughter, the late Julie. Cherished sister and most dearly loved aunt of her many nieces and nephews. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz An angel to so many, her life of service has been a powerful sermon to us all, now at rest and forever in our hearts. Grateful thanks to Mary Griffiths for her constant care and companionship over the years and a very special thanks to Dr Turner and all the staff at Redwood Rest Home for their compassionate care. A private cremation has been held and a memorial service will be held at a later date to be advised.

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

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IVORY, Marion Winifred (Wizzing Winnie): On Monday July 5, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. In her 82nd year. Loved wife of the late David, loved by her six unbottled pickles, and their families.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A farewell was held for Marion on Saturday.

1pm Saturday 17th July, Clubs of Marlborough. 40 Games and 2 Supers, Raffles.

The Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11am-12.30pm. NEW VENUE: Connect, corner of High Street and Beaver Road, Blenheim. Sign out. Free & confidential healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

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LOVELL, Shirley Ann: On Wednesday July 7, 2021, peacefully at home in Rarangi. Aged 82 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Trudie and Nigel, and Ray and Sharyn. Loved Grand Mother of Brody and Jess. In lieu of flowers and cards, a donation to the Salvation Army is requested and may be made at the service, or delivered to cnr Henry & George Streets, Blenheim. A farewell for Shirley will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 10.00am on Thursday July 15, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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House to buy; young family of four looking for a house to buy in the Blenheim area. Please contact Alan 027 345 7672 or Kim 027 357 3676.

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Wednesday 14 July Blenheim Riverside Railway:

Beaver Line 1.45pm. Brayshaw Park Station to Beaver Station at Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. This award winning scenic train ride on a narrow gauge railway runs alongside the Taylor River. Round trip 10.2km approximately 1hr. Omaka Line 1.15pm and 3pm. Brayshaw Park Station to Omaka and return. Omaka Station is adjacent to the Aviation Heritage Centre and Classic Car Museum. 2.8km and 25mins return.

Beaver Line: Adult $12, child $6. Omaka Line: Adult $17, child $4. Combo: Adult $17, child $8, family $50 (2A+3C). Eftpos available.

Thursday 15 July Forest & Bird Monthly Talk:

Kārearea: A ‘cool’ spearhead species for NZ conservation Andy Frost of the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust will talk about the Trust’s work and what is ‘cool’ about falcons. 7.30pm, Blenheim School Hall. Gold coin donation to cover room hire.

Friday 16 July Drop-in DIY Craft:

Picton Library and Service Centre. Also Mon 19 and Fri 23. Come along and have a go at a simple DIY craft in the Library. Turn up at any time between 10am and 4pm and follow the instructions to create your special craft. All children are welcome to attend this free event. No registrations necessary.

Saturday 17 July 2021 Crop Swap:

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Beaver Line: Adult $12, child $6. Omaka Line: Adult $17, child $4. Combo: Adult $17, child $8, family $50 (2A+3C). Eftpos available.

Sunday 18 July 2021 Lego Exhibition Day for kids:

Bring along one of your Lego model to share with others, and tell us all about it.

Set up time 10am-noon, presentations 1pm-2pm, with models on display until 3.30pm. All welcome even if you just want to learn more. If you are keen, get in touch with us to register so we can have the display space that you need. Bookings Essential – phone: 03 578 1712 or email: info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz. RSVP

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Situations Vacant MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Environmental Services Contract Manager (Fixed term) It is an exciting time to join Marlborough District Council’s Environment Science and Monitoring Group.

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Services Contract Manager to join Councils team to manage the environmental services contracts that we have with central government and the community. This is a new and challenging senior role within Council responsible for coordinating the reporting on contract milestones, procurement of services and the management of sub contracts for the delivery of services.

You will work alongside a multitude of stakeholders including government agencies, iwi, and a number of internal Council employees to perform your role.

The work will mainly centre on managing external funding deeds and services related to the Te Hoiere Restoration Project and the Rivers Infrastructure projects.

This role requires: • Excellent project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Sound knowledge and experience in contract procurement and management.

• A sound understanding of environmental disciplines and rural issues.

• A good degree of computer literacy including with Microsoft Office.

• Excellent report writing skills.

You will bring: • An ability to talk to a wide variety of people and build strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.

• A strong attention to detail to ensure contracts and reporting processes are manged effectively.

• An interest in the natural environment and a strong interest in catchment management and natural resource infrastructure programmes.

• Preferably a tertiary qualification in contract or project management and/ or natural science disciplines.

This is a fixed term (3 years) part time role (30 hrs) per week. The role comes with a competitive salary, 5% superannuation, health insurance, and 5 weeks annual leave.

Applications close at 5:00 pm 21 July 2021.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact Peter Hamill (Team Leader – Land & Water) on peter.hamill@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Thur 22nd Jul. 11am. Retreads Group Sun 25th Jul. 1pm. Havelock & Back through QC Drive.

Thursday rides depart Brayshaw Park.

Sunday rides depart Railway Station Carpark. All rides are weather dependent.

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Catchment Care Coordinator – Te Hoiere (Fixed term) It is an exciting time to join Marlborough District Council’s Environment Science and Monitoring Group.

We are looking for a Catchment Care Coordinator to join our team as part of the governments “Jobs for Nature” initiative. This is a new and challenging role within Council set to work in partnership with community and agencies helping to implement the Te Hoiere/Pelorus catchment restoration project.

You will work alongside a multitude of stakeholders including farmers and landowners to implement a Catchment Care programme seeking to improve water quality and assist in expanding and enhancing habitat in sensitive areas of the catchment.

The Catchment Care Programme work includes assisting land owners and catchment groups, plan and implement on-ground restoration and mitigation work through administrating contract services. The habitat enhancement work will involve programmes associated with weed control and the planting of new native habitat.

The majority of the role will be working locally in the catchment with the support of an administration facility both in Blenheim and Havelock.

This role requires: • Excellent project management skills and the ability to meet project deadlines.

• A good practical experience in delivering on the ground catchment and biodiversity management interventions.

• A sound understanding of farming systems and rural issues.

• A sound awareness of cultural our cultural diversity • A good degree of computer literacy including with Microsoft Office and the ability to use or learn mapping software.

• Community facilitation skills.

• An ability to influence change in the rural community.

You will bring: • Ability to build strong relationships and work with the intricacies of partnerships while having the ability to relate positivity to the different drivers of key groups and people.

• A key interest in the natural environment with a strong focus in catchment management, biodiversity outcomes.

• Preferably a tertiary qualification in agriculture, biological or soil sciences or relevant experience.

This is a fixed term role (3 years). The role comes with a competitive salary, 5% superannuation, health insurance, and 5 weeks annual leave.

Applications close at 5:00 pm 21 July 2021.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact Peter Hamill (Team Leader – Land & Water) on peter.hamill@marlborough.govt.nz.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 4th August at 5.30pm Alzheimer Community Centre, 8 Wither Road.

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The preferred applicant will: • significant experience and skills working with children/tamariki and their family/whānau in social work or other relevant settings • leadership and team work skills • a commitment to working in culturally appropriate ways, to reflect and build on the strengths of individuals and whānau • strong assessment, analysis and planning skills • meet the requirements for registration with the NZ Social Workers Registration Board; or • hold a level 7 degree in a discipline relevant to working with children/tamariki and their whānau • be registered with a relevant professional body • experience providing clinical/practice supervision for a team • a professional supervision qualification, or be willing to work towards this • a current, full NZ driver’s license.

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Marlborough wins Lemon Shield Wijewardhana: Deion Stevin Born July 1, 2021 Weight 7lb 6oz Hospital Wairau Wijewardhana: Sumudu Maheshani and Chamal Dinushka Wijewardhana welcome baby Deion Stevin born on July 1, 2021 weighing 7lb 6oz. We would like to send a special thanks to all the staff at Wairau Hospital and our midwife.

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The Marlborough Indoor Bowls team returned home victorious on Saturday night after winning the Lemon Shield for the first time since 2011.

This is an annual event played against teams from Nelson, Golden Bay/Motueka and Greymouth/Buller.

At the halfway point, Marlborough and Nelson were tied for the lead with 11 points each with Golden Bay/Motueka 1 point behind.

Marlborough started the second half well by winning all six games to gain a good lead, going on to win by four points overall.

The final results were; Marlborough 24 wins, Nelson 20, Golden Bay/Motueka 18 and Greymouth/Buller 10.

The Warne’s Trophy for the best team result was won by Glen Hurcomb, Tony Jones, Jill Hurcomb and Julian Adams who were unbeaten with six wins.

The following Marlborough players were included in the Marlborough/Golden Bay team to play against the touring North Island team in Nelson on Sunday August 8.

Ladies - Lois Randall, Natasha Neal, Jill Hurcomb, Kath

Gilchrist and Chris Wooster with Debbie Wearing as reserve.

Men - Steven Grant, Ken Wells, Tony Hitchcock, Glen Hurcomb and Ian Henson.

Next weekend, the A.S.Paterson fixture will be played in Westport from Friday night through to Sunday morning.

This event is played for by Marlborough, Nelson, Golden Bay/Motueka, West Coast, Canterbury and Ashburton teams.

This is the main representative event of the year for these six regions with all players playing five games of fours, pairs and singles.

The following players will be representing Marlborough; Lois Randall, Steven Grant, Georgia Watt, Natasha Neal. Ian Henson, Tony Hitchcock, Kath Gilchrist and Gary Parlane.

Reserve Ken Wells.

Next Tuesday, July 20, the Clubs of Marlborough monthly tournament is being held.

Single entries and teams of three can be entered with the club captain Glen Hurcomb.

Social bowls will also be played at the Simcox Stadium in Battys Rd on Sunday, July 18 starting at 1pm. Enter on the day. All welcome.

Table Tennis competition C o n g r a t u l a t io n s t o Matt Mally Reubenators, who are the Tarrant Cup champions for 2021.

They beat Loose Bearings, who were without Matt Pigou, 8-4 to win the Cup by two points. Malcolm Honour got the team off to a good start when he beat fill-in player Kylie Hurren in four close sets.

The next match saw young junior Reuben Henry beat John Diamanti 11-9, 5-11, 9-11, 11-9, 119. Reuben played a good tactical game to just get the win against a player who has a wide variety of shots.

Matt Millar hardly missed a ball in his singles matches and effortlessly switched

from defence to attack.

Ray Zinsli picked up a win for Loose Bearings as did Kylie, who also was unbeaten in doubles.

Red Devils finished in second place following a 7-5 win over KCP. Jason Kennedy and Billy Hebberd playing at numbers 1 and 2 won two singles each. Jason has again been consistent this season with his all-round game.

Billy has benefited from the training sessions over the summer, adding effective forehand shots to his backhand hits. In his first match, he beat the well-performed Ken Thompsett in four sets.

David Smith, filling in for

Dennis Burkhart, won a single and a double and impressed with some nice angled shots. Chris Hood had a good night for KCP. WWW.JPM beat Dukes of Hazzard 7-5 to claim third place. The seventh point was achieved when Jacqui Wood and Peter Welsh beat Nathan Cross and Warren Haszard in five sets, in the last match of the night.This gave their team a clean sweep of the doubles.

Earlier Jacqui had won two singles with Peter and Marion Wood winning one each. Nathan was impressive in his singles matches which included a five set win over Jacqui.

Nathan came back to the

sport last season and his short game and heavily spun shots were working well. Warren Haszard came away with two wins, including a five set win over Peter. These two players have had many close matches over the years, and this was another one Hi-Tension beat Table Toppers 7-5. The match score was four all when Jeff Sawyer beat Mike Mehlhopt 11-7, 11-9, 15-17, 5-11, 14-12 to give his side the lead. Nathan Watson raced out on the blocks in his match with Alex Kennedy, winning the first set and kept the momentum going in the next two sets.

In local competition, these

players are one all for the season. Linda van Kuyk won a doubles with Nathan.

Tilly Watts played some good forehand shots in her win over Linda. Mike also got on the board for Table Toppers.

Fast but not furious beat Rory’s Team 7-5 in a match that could have gone either way. Josh Sim and Zac Cowdrey were unbeaten but they were pushed very hard by Rory Osborne, who just missed out 12-10 in the fifth in both matches Josh did well to come back in the fifth against Rory, staying close to the table and blocking to save a match point. Steve Rowsell and Peter Cow-

drey won a single each, with Peter being unbeaten in doubles. Interestingly, there were two father v son matches, with the sons winning both.

The half way singles tournament is on Thursday 15 July with the new graded teams competition starting on July 29.

Final points: Matt Mally Reubenators (Matt Millar) 80, Red Devils (Jason) 77, WWW.JPM (Jacqui) 76, Dukes of Hazzard (Nathan Cross) 73, KCP (Ken) 68, Fbnf (Josh) 67, Loose Bearings (Matt Pigou) 65, Hi-Tension ( Nathan Watson) 62, Table Toppers (Alex) 54, Rob’s Mob 48, Rory’s Team 42.

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Rosco deserves to declare on his terms Ross Taylor deserves to leave international cricket on his terms.

Even the biggest fan of the 37-year-old would be hard-pressed to ignore a slight regression in the veteran’s play over the past 18 months.

However, he still offers plenty to a group of Black Caps who are thriving.

He has scored more than 18,000 international runs in all formats

since debuting as the next big thing in New Zealand cricket in 2006.

Despite the weight of runs, I doubt many meant more than the unbeaten 47 he got in the World Test Championship final last month.

The steady hand, along with captain Kane Williamson proved he still had the mental ability to grind through tough periods and put away the bad ball.

Unfairly, there was too much

chatter post-match about Taylor’s future.

The man himself wants to carry on to another 50-over World Cup which is a lofty target.

The chatter, while understandable, also took away from BJ Watling’s retirement which was a shame.

He also got a momentum building 80 against England before the Indian triumph.

Taylor does not strike me as a person who would stick around beyond his time.

Short of a couple of World Cup final outcomes, he has achieved every goal I’m sure he has ever set himself.

It also hasn’t been a smooth ride for Taylor who was dumped as captain in favour of Brendon McCullum in a move that could have turned the team culture toxic.

Marlborough Football results Saturday, July 10: 12th Grade: Trojans Thunderbirds 2- 3 Renwick Dragons. Rangers Jackals 3- 0 Rangers Keas. Youth 13th 14th Grade: Blenheim Valley Bayern 5- 2 Renwick Raiders.

Rangers Kiwis 1 – 3 Rangers Falcons. Picton Kauri 0 - 0 Blenheim Valley Phoenix. Youth 15th17th Grade: Picton Totara 3 – 0 Blenheim Valley Snipers. Rangers Rebels 3 - 0 Renwick Wolfpack.

Women’s Social league: Picton 1 - 5 BV Chicks.

Senior Men’s Knock Out Cup Games: Rangers Development 1 – 6 Central Wolves. Picton FC 2 -5 Bottle-O BV Masters. Central Buccaneers 2 -4 Call Care Trojans. Redwood FC 2 - 9 Call Care Hotspurs. Women’s Nelson Division 1: Blenheim Valley Bullets 1 – 3 Hothouse Creative Richmond Foxes. Men’s Nelson Division 1: Rangers AFC Rangers Falcons 13th and 14th grade, round one competition winners.

4 - 0 Golden Bay Mountain Goats.

Golf Results Picton Golf Club Saturday, July 3: Monthly Mug: Ian Molloy 68, Billy Reeves 70, Jeff Pascoe, Nick Wright, 71, Ant Booker 73, Mike McGuire 73. Thursday, July 8: David Bunt 36, Jeff Pascoe

75, Paul Towers, Jock Mannington 32, Gary Aldridge 31. Friday 9 Hole Stableford: Lin Stone 17, Helen McIsaac 15, Mary Butler 15, Kaye Keys 13.

Rarangi Golf Club Wednesday, July 7: Men’s Midweek – Rutherford Milne Trophy: Net Malcolm Dixon 70, Bruce Curgenven 70, Phil d’Auvergne 71, Murray Ingram 72, Jake Nurse 73, Alan Rutledge 73, Clarry Neame 73, Tony Nichol 74, Alan Hogg 74, Roland Van Asch 74, Terry Allen 74, Hans Bloemberg 74, Jerome January 75, Leo Coffey 75, Anthony Booker 75, Iain Berrie 76, Terry Grant 76, Gordon Lang 77. Thursday, July 8: Ladies – Stableford – Pink Tees: Best Overall Margaret McLeod 41 on c/b Suzanne Lang, Kathy Payne 39, Dale McCrindle 36, Wendy Moffat 35 c/b Carolyn Reaney.

Saturday, July 10: Men – Combined Stableford: Ladies - McDonald Tro-

phy: Bisque Par Phil d’Auvergne/ Owen Gibbs 71, Bruce Verry/Tony Nichol 68, Sam Rainbird/Ezra Kahaki 67, Luke Ryder/Allan Ryder 66, Allan Shutkowski/Dennis Wye 66. Ladies – Best Overall: Kathy Payne +7, 0-20 Janet Laing +2 21-27 Marilyn Smith +3, 28+ Pat Olliver +3. Sunday, July 11: Men – Single Par & Ladies – LGU & Stretch Trophy – Net Men: Mike Garrett +2, Owen Gibbs +2, Phil d’Auvergne +1, Greg Thomas +1, Brian Gill -1, Jim Thomas -2, Terry Lane -2. Ladies – Best overall Andrea Thomas 75, 0.0 to 18.4 Janet Laing 76, 18.5 to 25.7 Marilyn Smith 77, 25.8 to 40.4 Carla Heppelthwaite 80.

Marlborough Veterans Golf Association Results of Tournament played at Wairau Valley Golf Club on Monday, July 12. Individual: Pete Jerram (Wairau Valley) 37 points, 2.

Roger Restall (Wairau Valley), Buck Millar (Wairau Valley) 37 points, 4.

Roland van Asch (Blenheim), Mike Ashworth (Picton), Paul Eden (Marlborough) 35 points, 7. Richley Down

(Picton), Grant Flynn (Blenheim) 34 points, 9. Murray Ingram (Rarangi), Stuart Parker 33 points. Team: 1st Wairau Valley #1: Roger Restall, Peter Jerram, Mike McKenzie and Buck Millar 111 Points. 2nd Picton #1: 104 points. 3rd Awatere #1: 97 Points. Next Tournament: Monday, July 26 at Picton Golf Club.

Blenheim Golf Club results Monday, July 5: 9 Holes Stableford - Clarry Neame 18 c/b Ian Clark 18 Dan Crawford Ian Hatcher 17 Don Lamond 16 Brian Burgess 5 Leo McKendry 15 Allen Knight 15 Dave Menzies 15 Ladies Barbara Looker 18 c/b Jenny Evans 18 Jan Peglar 17 Helen Neame 15. Wednesday, July 7: Stableford 0-29 Sa-Nga Grupp 32 30+ Jenny Evans 26 Jenny Adams 22 9 Holes Joy Brehaut July 8th Irish Stableford Dave Menzies 74 Alby Atkinson 73 Don Lamond 73 Blue Arthur 72 Murray Ingram 72 Desz

Campbell 69 Doug Shaw 68 Clive Drummond 68 Phil Starkey 67 9 holes George Addis 17 Ross Agnew 17 Ivan Neame. Friday, July 16: 10 American Stableford Luke Yarrall 56 Alf van der Hulst 53 Bob Penington 53 Brent Baker 52 Patrick Norton 52 Don Lamond 52 John Delany 52 Albertus van Dyke 51 Warren Ingram 51 Doug Shaw 51 Bob Tapp 50Ladies Stableford Sa-Nga Grupp 34 Judith Batty 32 Fairweather NTP 6/15 Brent Baker Sowmans 9/18 Murray Belk.

Marlborough Golf Club Wednesday, July 7: Avril Watson stableford Div.1: Jane Anderson-Bay 37, Angela Beard 30. Div.2:1st Vivienne Boyle, 2nd Heather Stenhouse, 3rd Morag Dobbs.

Div.3:1st Pat O’Brien. Thursday, July 8: 8 Men’s stableford Div.1: Mike Godsall 36, Trevor McGarry 35, Andrew Petherbridge 35, Duncan Bint 32, Alastair Boyle 30, Malcolm Pettigrew 29, David Lightfood 29. Div.2: Graeme Parker 38, Ken Small 34, Malcolm McKenzie 31, Hugh Bay 31, Jeff Clark 31, John

Rodgers 30. Saturday, July 10: Women’s stableford Div.1: Jane Anderson-Bay 35, Tina Marfell 28. Div.2: Annette Mason 28, Marion Tripe 28.

Men’s stableford Div.1: Peter Allan 37, Bruce Snowden 34, Mike MacLeod 31, Matthew Croad 30. Div.2: Bob Tate 38, Trevor McGarry 36, Mark Mason 36, David Lightfoot 34, Drew Ellis 33. Div.3:Colin Marsden 36, Hugh Bay 36, Hans Blohm 33, Ian Newport 33, Graeme Barsanti 32, Jeff Clarke 31, Malcolm Pettigrew 31, Graeme Parker 31.

Wairau Valley Golf Club Saturday, July 10: LGU/Stableford: Ladies: Ann Walker 66, Robyn Pupich 68, Robin Lacey 75, Yvonne Wallace 77, Alison Graham 77. Men: Mike McKenzie (c/b) 35, Jor-

dan Tulloch 35, Rex McGarry 35, Mike Collins 33, Dene Cross 33, Bill Linklater 32, Roger Restall 31, Bill Lacey 31. Twos: Dene Cross, Bill Linklater.

To the credit of both men, it didn’t and ultimately McCullum ushered in the best era of Kiwi cricket ever.

Taylor also came back better than ever after an eye operation in late 2016.

Taylor can call time on his terms.

If he wants one more home summer, and I hope he does, then give it to him.

I’ll pay money to go see that farewell tour.

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Marlborough Harrier Club Thursday, July 15 – 5.45pm for a 6pm start. Meet inside Redwood Community Hall, Oliver Park. For full details go to http://harriers.net.nz/ event/pack-training-run-2/2021-07-15/ Marlborough Harrier Club - Saturday, July 17 to Sunday, July 18 - St Arnaud Weekend - this for club members only.

The Woodbourne Adventure Sports Club has extended an invite to members of the Marlborough Harrier Club to attend a weekend in the St Arnaud area. Saturday is a run/walk to the Red Hills Hut and return and then overnight accommodation at Dip Flat Camp. Sunday is a run/walk up Lees Creek and return and then travel back to Blenheim.

For those people interested and would like more information please contact Allister Leach 021 159 0678.

Whitehead Park bowling Wednesday, July 7 - Mixed Triples: 1st Trish Downs, Judy Hopgood, Arthur Umbers. 2nd Chris Howard, Bob Hunter, Rob Barrer. 3rd Kevin Wratt, Ross Neal, Al Humphreys.

Saturday, July 10 - 2/4/2 Pairs: 1st Barry Fishburn, Helen McIsaac. 2nd Graeme Hirst, LaRita Franklin. 3rd Bob Hunter, Bev Newell.

Cuddon Cycling Marl Saturday, July 17, 1.30pm- Fairhall Hall - Open Grade- Vincent Shield 36km Handicap, Junior U17 Opening Day Cup18km Handicap. Please assemble 1pm. Open Grade $5.

Monday, July 19, 3pm - Junior road training and coaching at corner of Dillons Point and Rowberrys Rd, Lower Wairau. All welcome.

For further info contact Warren 021663910 or Graham 0278212379.

Also see website w w w. cyclingmarlborough.org.nz for more information.

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