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Community rallies for Tyler

By Chris Valli

On first impressions, Blenheim’s Tyler Barnett certainly looks unwell (on a scale of one to ten she says the pain currently sits at 7 to 8, but sometimes goes up to a 20).

She sits in a fetal position with a jejunostomy tube (J-tube), a soft, plastic tube

placed through the skin of her abdomen with the tube delivering food and medicine. Courageous mother, Lorissa, ‘the rock’ and support 101 is by her side. Dad, Jason offering his support, keeping the business and the rest of the family going. Unconditional love personified.

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Blenheim’s Tyler Barnett is in constant pain and says she feels ‘pissed off that it’s happening to her and not the bad people’. Tyler has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility type, a group of inherited disorders that mostly affect the skin, joints and blood vessels.

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Tyler, 16, has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility type. EDS is a group of inherited disorders that mostly affect the skin, joints and blood vessels. It’s often undiagnosed. Symptoms, Lorissa says, started showing at the beginning of puberty and is hormone driven.

On Tyler’s second day attending Bohally Intermediate, she bit on a carrot and ‘levered her jaw out of place’ resulting in a ‘great deal of pain’. More injuries started occurring including rolled ankles, hips, knees and elbows.

Symptoms include overly flexible joints that can sublux – dislocate and relocate back into position (or remain dislocated), and skin that’s translucent, elastic and bruises easily. In some more rare types of EDS, there may be dilation and even rupture of major blood vessels.

Treatment helps manage symptoms and monitors for complications.

Such options include drugs, physiotherapy and sometimes surgery.

Tyler’s options are the latter. The operation is in Germany not New Zealand with a budget of $180,000 including travel, accommodation, surgery and recovery.

Tyler has also developed gastroparesis and abdominal vascular compression syndrome, meaning Tyler lives daily in agonising pain, bed bound and dependent on a feeding tube.

AVCS is largely improved by external stenting of the affected organ, major surgery performed, not in New Zealand but in Germany where it was pioneered.

Tyler and Lorissa will be heading

to a pioneering surgeon in Düsseldorf, Germany. On March 5, Tyler has an appointment with another pioneering genius, a German professor by the name of Scholbach, to have doppler Ultrasound and contrast CT imaging done in Leipzig, prior to heading to Dusseldorf to see the surgeon, Professor Doctor Sandemann.

The NZ government has a High Cost Treatment Pool (HCTP) for medical treatments that are proven efficacy and unavailable here.

Although over 300 people have had this operation, only one death to the Barnett’s knowledge, and having a very high success rate, the surgery has just (December 15) been deemed experimental by the Northern Region Clinical Practice Committee, therefore no government funding is available.

Not surprisingly, this was a huge disappointment to the Barnett family and the 30 odd other New Zealanders currently organizing to go to Germany.

Tyler is adamant her current health status doesn’t define her. Dance is her number one passion while she also loves learning, reading, art and crochet. She has two sisters and two brothers and is the middle child. She also has two sisters in law and two nephews, a big, loving, supportive family.

Tyler has been dancing for 11 years and used to dance through Vanessa Bryant (competitively in recent times). She now does dance syllabus and examinations through Carol at Marlborough Tap Studio. Dancing, Lorissa adds, strengthens her muscles and holds her joints accordingly.

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“I miss dancing,” Tyler says.

When asked how her emotions are she is transparent.

“Every day is a bad day,” she reflects. “I feel pissed off that it’s happening to me and not the bad people. I’m scared about what is to come.”

There’s no irony lost when she informs what she wants to be after potential tertiary study.

“I want to be a surgeon when I’m older,” she says. “The surgeon who looks after me here (‘the fantastic Dr Fox’) is who inspires me. I’m probably a big annoyance to the nurses here asking questions about everything.”

A Givealittle page has been set up to help towards the operation in Germany. https://givealittle.co.nz/ cause/our-tap-dance-queen-needslife-saving-surgery

The Woodbourne Tavern is holding a Housie afternoon, with cash prizes on Sunday, January 28 while on Saturday, February 24, a performance and auction evening will be held at Marlborough Girls’ College with dance and musical theatre performances by local schools, Marlborough Tap Studio, Mad about Dance, Dance on Grove, and Okiwi Hawkins with Impact Dance School in Nelson. # Ehlers Danlos Syndrom is named after Edvard Ehlers, a Danish dermatologist and Henri-Alexandre Danlos, a French dermatologist. In 1936, an English physician, Frederick Parkes-Weber, suggested that the disorder be named ‘Ehlers-Danlos syndrome’ The link to the fundraiser is www. eventfinda.co.nz/2024/turn-up-fortyler-fundraising-event/blenheim

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Homebush Lad was a fast finishing second.

Warning signs are now in place at the Rai Falls and the Lions Reserve at the Omaka River due to a proliferation of toxic algae. Continued dry weather is contributing to an increase in toxic algae cover approaching levels that pose a significant risk for dogs and small children. Please avoid areas of water where it is present.

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Ronnie Dawe and Tom Bamford holding the Seddon Shield Marlborough Trotting Cup.

A ripper of a day

By Dave Di Somma, HRNZ

By his own admission Tom Bamford had “a ripper of a day” at Blenheim on Sunday.

The 28-year-old recorded the first training double of his career when Muscle Bank and Millwood Indie both recorded strong and definitive victories at Waterlea Raceway.

That also completed a double for Muscle Bank after her win on Friday, while Millwood Indie went one better than her second behind Tokyo Rose on the first day.

“Sometimes you worry about how they are going to back up, especially Muscle Bank after she had a hard run on the first day but she out-toughed them.”

“It was a ripper of a day to be fair.”

In the Seddon Shields Series Marlborough Trotters Cup Muscle Bank started off 10m with Sam Thornley securing a great position in the one-one before peeling out just before the home turn and reeling in Boyz Invasion. She went on to win comfortably by three

lengths. It was her seventh win in 36 starts.”She hasn’t got high speed but she can sustain a run and just keeps trucking,” says Bamford.

It was an impressive double for the seven-year-old, especially considering her gait “is not 100 percent.”

“She can be a bit hitchy but the grass helped ..... she has soreness issues over her back so we try to manage that.”

Millwood Indie’s win was arguably even more emphatic. She was last early before being launched by driver Carter Dalgety. She cleared out to win by more than three lengths, her sixth victory in 30 starts.

“She’s pretty sharp when right.”

Thanks to the weekend’s double Bamford has now trained 10 winners from 71 starts. It’s been a big 18 months for Bamford. Last year he won “cadet of the year” at the HRNZ awards and now he trains exclusively for well-known breeder-owner Ronnie Dawe next to Rangiora Racecourse and is a finalist in the “newcomer to

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“It’s great to be able to repay some of the faith he’s shown in me.”

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‘Central Otago Man’, comes to Blenheim A new iteration of a hit comedic play which has played in Nelson, Auckland and Dunedin, is coming to Blenheim’s ASB Theatre in February, with an all local cast and crew.

‘Central Otago Man’ is about a non-pc farmer who’s turned to bungy-jump operating after hurting his back. Like ‘Neanderthal Man’ or ‘Cro-Magnon Man’, Central Otago Man should be extinct nowadays, but instead, he’s perfectly preserved in his environment and hasn’t adapted to modern ways.

Tryfen Gribilco, along with his by-thebook young assistant, Marty Wellings from Auckland, run a bungy platform for their boss ‘KJ’, whom Marty has never met. Marty is concerned they’re not getting through many jumps due to Tryfen’s propensity for dialogue (or more accurately monologue) with his trussed up customers. Their clients for the day include an urbane Australian politician and his daughter, an uptight German UN delegate and her assistant, and Dutch backpacker

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Written by Nelson playwright Justin Eade, the play is based on a character he met in Queenstown years ago.

“He was the classic Central Otago stereotype, dry, laid-back, laconic but then he’d surprise you by discussing global politics, or shifting his shares around,” says Justin, “so he had an interesting comic duality going on.”

Justin says the first actor to play the role was Nelsonian Nick Kemplen, one of the Southern Men from the Speights TV ads.

This time a very talented Blenheim cast has been assembled and rehearsals are well underway towards opening at the Anderson Theatre at the ASB on February 22.

Chris Valli plays Tryfen while Billy Rayner plays Marty, with Rachael Kenyon as Heidi. Rounding out the cast are Vincent van Kuyk, Shalom Del’Monte-aberhart and Megan Ponder. Geoff Anderson directs and Philippa Hyndman and Justin Eade produce, with Shalom Del’Monte Aberhart also stage-managing.

Director Geoff Anderson says right from the first read through of the script they were all laughing at the jokes and letting the characters come out.

“The actors bring experience and a sense of fun to the show, and it’s a good fit for us to be back in the Anderson Theatre after the previous show ‘Mission 34’ we did there.

I enjoy working with this group of actors because I can trust them creatively, and we have a rapport that goes back many shows,” says Geoff.

Justin says ‘we’re hoping to bring a bit of laughter and levity in an all too-serious world’.

“Audiences who’ve seen the show before have loved it and said we should tour it around New Zealand, which we are getting to do bit by bit. Come on out and be entertained by this amazing cast.”

‘Central Otago Man’ runs from February 22 to March 2 at the ASB Theatre Marlborough.

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Bungy operator Tryfen Gribilco (Chris Valli) stares at the breath-taking valley beyond with Australian Senator Robert Pilditch (Vinnie Van Kuyk). It is the fifth time the two actors have worked alongside each other after Blenheim Musical Theatre’s The Full Monty (2015), Mamma Mia (2016, Vinnie was Backing Vocalist), Blackadder Goes Forth (2019) and Allo Allo My Leetle French Sausage.

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Wednesday January 24, 2024

Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game Councillor Guy Gardiner with a young angler at the family event at the weekend.

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About 30 enthusiastic anglers attended the event. The Taylor River ‘junior’ fishery regulation has been broadened so parents can now fish there with their children.

Family fishing day a success

By Chris Valli

A day to bring the community together and encourage healthy eating was the focus of a family/whanau fishing day on the Taylor River over the weekend.

Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game Councillor, Guy Gardiner, who organised the event, says the weekend was an opportunity for families to make use of a quality trout stream flowing through the middle of town.

Guy says the day was hoped to bring the community together, with fishing as a focus

to encourage healthy eating (kai awa) and active families, both of which are core programs of the supporting health providers. The day included a cook up of wild venison sausage, crumbed trout fillet and coleslaw sandwiches.

Around 30 enthusiastic anglers attended the event, which were supported by ‘guides’ from Fish & Game and the Marlborough Freshwater Anglers Club. Fishing on the day was challenging, though it wasn’t from lack of trout in the river.

Guy says that plenty of trout were in plain view, though they had a lot of lures thrown

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at them and became hard to catch.

“Now these new anglers have seen the fish on offer and have been taught new skills on how to catch them, we hope they will return to the Taylor River and other great waterways in the region, and become future anglers,” says Guy. The event was supported by Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game, Marlborough Primary Health, Te Piki Oranga and Marlborough Hunting and Fishing who generously donated fishing gear, including new rods which participants could take home.

Guy says that the unique situation provided by the Taylor River makes fishing available on foot or cycle after school and at the weekends for our young folk.

“In a nutshell, we want to get families, and especially children, outdoors and active and off their screens and devices. This is just the starting point. We are hoping to run similar events in the future” A licence is required to fish for trout, and the Taylor River ‘junior’ fishery regulation has been broadened so parents can now fish there with their children.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: Describe your year so far using only three words.

Christine Pennell Blenheim I will survive.

Georgia Hughes Blenheim Sun, read, relax.

Karl Laurie Blenheim Onto new adventures.

Letters to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. A maximum of 150 words please.

They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even when a nom de plume is provided for publication.

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Email them to news@blenheimsun. co.nz or present to our office at 72 High St. Please note that your name and street address MUST be provided with emails.

Lynne Markle Blenheim Blessed, not stressed.

Sarah Atkinson Blenheim Ready for change.

Valerie Walston Auckland Just keep swimming.

Grateful Marlborough Stroke Club is grateful and most appreciative of the support from the local community over the last year.

Our grateful thanks to the following businesses for their generosity - Ritual Café, Market Street Café, Mayflower Studio, Chantilly Café, Fairweathers, Wairau Pharmacy, Health 2000, and Redwood Bakery.

However the biggest thank you is to Mike Newman at Meaters of Marlborough for his amazing support and generosity over many years.

Kind regards Vyvienne Dunlop Secretary Marlborough Stroke Club

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Fatal crash on SH 60, Mapua Police can release the name of the person who died following a two vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, Wednesday 17 January.

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Wednesday January 24, 2024

Taylor River management ‘a careful balancing act’ Removal of aquatic vegetation is underway in parts of the Taylor and Lower Opaōa rivers, with Council’s weedcutting boat busy working until the end of January.

“A number of environmental factors have combined in recent years which mean that we may again see flooded boardwalks in the autumn, depending on rainfall.”

Under rules in the Marlborough Environment Plan, certain river works are not allowed in the tidal parts of the Taylor and Opaōa rivers from 1 February to 30 April to avoid the fish spawning season, meaning removal of aquatic vegetation cannot be carried out up to the Alfred Street bridge during that three month period.

“Last year we had a fairly wet summer on top of two major storms in 2021 and 2022, which means there has been much more siltation - or aggradation - of the river bed,” he said.

“The primary fish species we are protecting are inanga; juvenile inanga are the main species that make up the whitebait catch,” Council Rivers and Drainage Engineering Manager Andy White said.

The Taylor River upstream from the Alfred Street bridge

“Dramatic changes in water level that occur when the aquatic vegetation is cut can impact the success of inanga’s annual breeding season. A host of other bugs and birds also benefit from a river ecosystem with natural plant growth.”

“This is part of the natural behaviour of all rivers when rainfall is heavy or prolonged.”

“Aquatic vegetation is actually a relatively small part of the problem - the main issue is sedimentation - the river bed has gradually risen over recent years.”

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Every drop counts - that’s still the message to Picton and Waikawa residents and visitors who are being asked to continue to save water. A total sprinkler ban remains in place as well as no boat or car washing and limits on Council’s irrigation of local parks. For more information go to: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ services/utilities/water-supplies/picton-watersupply/2024-pictonwaikawa-water-restrictions

Andy said if the weather remained dry it’s likely the river’s water level would stay fairly low.

Disposing of batteries safely Fire risk is front of mind during summer but did you know you might be creating a fire risk by disposing of batteries in your household waste?

Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas says when batteries are put in the rubbish or recycling, they end up in the landfill where they can create a fire risk. “As all of the waste is compacted either in a collection truck, transfer station or landfill there is a potential that this will cause sparks and start a fire, posing a risk to staff and the environment,” Mark said.

“Even if they don’t cause a fire, old batteries contain chemicals and other materials that are harmful to the environment. They take over

100 years to break down, so we do not want them in the landfill at all. Also, as all batteries are recyclable, and in Marlborough we recycle batteries, there is no reason for them to go to landfill in the first place,” he said.

Batteries are found in all manner of gadgets, toys, power tools, phones, laptops and many other devices. “When it’s time to dispose of a battery, don’t throw it out - bring it to one of Council’s small battery recycling bins,” Mark said.

“There is no charge to drop off batteries at any of our collection points - the costs are covered by your rates. If you have vehicle batteries or damaged small batteries, please

take them straight to the Hazardous Waste Centre on Wither Road in Blenheim, opposite the Resource Recovery Centre.”

Some helpful tips: • Use rechargeable batteries instead of single-use ones where possible • Sell or donate unwanted, battery-powered electronic items instead of throwing them away There are a number of sites where you can drop off used batteries. Go to: www. marlborough.govt.nz/services/recycling-andwaste/hazardous-waste/dry-cell-and-smallbatteries to find the location nearest to you.

Be sure to check the rules about where you can walk your dog on or off leash

Marlborough’s sports grounds a no-go for dog walking Dog walkers in Marlborough should avoid sports grounds when walking their furry friends.

Parks and Open Spaces Officer Kiri Whiteman says access changes to private property near the popular Victoria Domain in Picton have highlighted a need to explain where people can walk with their dogs in the area.

“An area that was previously accessible is now closed because the landowner is developing a subdivision,” Ms Whiteman said. “However, there are ample areas for walking dogs both on and off leash in this space. There are also some areas where dogs are not permitted, including the Endeavour Park sports field. If people wish to do a loop incorporating Endeavour Park and Victoria Domain, they should use Admiralty Place to connect to Waikawa Road rather than take a short cut across the sports field.”

Dogs are allowed on-leash on the Joseph Sullivan Drive footpath to access Victoria Domain, and they are allowed on-leash on the roadways and formed walking tracks, shared walk and bike tracks, except the Picton to Waikawa track which is an off-leash area.

“Under Marlborough’s Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw 2021 dogs are prohibited at all sports grounds or sports parks including playing fields and their immediate surrounds and car parks except where the dog is in or on a vehicle,” Ms Whiteman said.

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Batteries can be recycled in Marlborough so there is no reason for them to go to landfill

If you are unsure of the rules about where you can walk your dog on or off-leash go to: https:// smartmaps.marlborough.govt.nz/smaps/ and check under ‘Dog Exercise Areas’.

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Respecting the positive messages to students Life Education Trust Marlborough has a new face and educator going into 2024.

Chris Valli caught up Graeme Brent and learnt that the role and Marlborough has already left a positive impression.

Have you ever wondered why a giraffe is the mascot of Life Education Marlborough?

Harold works in the mobile classroom with the educator, to help encourage conversations with the students about situations they might find themselves in and how to act in a positive way when they do.

Student’s responses show that Harold has a huge impact in re-enforcing the messages we teach.

Indeed, giraffes are tall, teaching children to stand tall and be proud of whom they are while the pattern on a giraffe’s skin is unique, like a fingerprint, teaching children that they too are unique and special.

Giraffes have long necks, teaching children to be prepared to stick their necks out and support their friends.

Cue Graeme Brent who will be adding to that positive dynamic.

Harold has been working alongside and getting to know the strengths and background of new educator, Graeme, for Life Education Marlborough.

The charitable trust delivers a health programme to children in preschool, primary and intermediate schools and builds self-esteem, teaching children the marvel of the human body so they can make informed decisions and lead a healthy life.

The Marlborough Trust is completely locally funded, and all funds raised stay within the community.

Graeme, 41, moved to Blenheim and bought a house with his wife and two boys in October last year.

“I had never been to Blenheim before, but I love fishing, diving, sports and the outdoors. Marlborough ticked all those boxes so I took my wife’s word about how good it is and committed to the move. I have been very impressed so far,” he says.

“I had seen Harold’s work he had been doing in schools in Northland and I respected the messages he was passing on to the students” Graeme originally trained as a Health and Physical Education teacher and spent ‘around a decade’ teaching Health, PE and Outdoor Education as well as dean of a house at Pakuranga College in Auckland.

He then moved to Whangarei Heads in Northland where he taught at a school for students with special needs for five years before moving on to teaching primary school students at Parua Bay School for three years before accepting the Life Education role for Marlborough.

So what appealed about the role?

“I had seen Harold’s work he had been doing in schools in Northland

Graeme is the new educator for Life Education Trust Marlborough. “Who doesn’t want to work in a classroom that has disco lights and star lights on the ceiling?”, says Graeme.

and I respected the messages he was passing on to the students. I thought he would be fun to work with. Also who doesn’t want to work in a classroom that has disco lights and star lights on the ceiling,” says Brent.

“Harold is a Giraffe that shares important messages and learning with our students to help us all to stay happy and healthy.”

Upskill and professional development with the new role has seen Brent completing a programme where he has observed

and worked with educators in the Nelson and Wellington regions.

So what is he looking forward to the most as the new Marlborough educational face of the charity?

“I am looking forward to getting out and about in the Marlborough District with Harold, seeing the wonderful sights and working with the wonderful children.”

Since commencing in May 2006, Marlborough’s mobile classroom has visited some 99%

of the primary and intermediate schools in the Marlborough region, including Rai Valley, the Marlborough Sounds, Kaikoura, and in 2010 they extended into the Hurunui region.

In Marlborough, the programme is dependent on the support of a small but vital group of local sponsors whose contributions by way of funding services helps deliver the programme to schools at a highly subsidised rate so that all pupils have the opportunity to attend.

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Volunteers behind the success of Marlborough Harness Club The Marlborough Harness Racing Club held their two day meeting last weekend.

Shirley Morrison (president) has provided a few words on behalf of the club.

The sun shone and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun with a great turnout of spectators and horses.

Behind the scenes there was a lot of hard work by a dedicated band of volunteers working tirelessly Gary Bugler to ensure Waterlea was ing, weeding and generally prepared for the weekend. helping out.

Our team of volunteers Gary is over 80 and is from home and away were an inspiration to us all. wonderful - all worked ex- His skills will be greatly tremely hard ensuring the missed but he’ll still come entire facility was looking for smoko we hope. great.

Tony Thomas (trainer The team included: Cathy and on the committee) Taylor, Daryll Fairweath- works extremely hard all er, Steve Waddell, Susie year round mowing the Waddell, Gary Bugler, Di track and grassed areas. and Paul Scott, Jamie and The track and grounds Sally Arbuckle, Dale and were looking great and Stu Moffat, Alan Grant, were a credit to the work Alan Marshall, Gary Gray, he does.

Donald Morrison and DaHe is assisted by some vid Sim. of the local trainers, parGary Bugler is retiring ticularly Alan and Petrina from volunteering this Shutkowski who watered year. over the Christmas period Gary works tirelessly all as without that this year year on the track, mend- there wouldn’t have been

a blade of grass to race on!

Mike Rangi (vice-president of the Harness Racing committee) worked long hours ensuring the parking, marquee facilities, catering and bar facilities were all organized. He also ensured that the clean-up was done between days and after the meeting.

Mike and his crew did a great job.

Lee Wilde (committee member) coordinated the team to get the place spic and span.

Lee also arranged the food and crucially with such hot weather the water for the trainers, drivers and people working on the race days. This was greatly appreciated by all.

Our secretar y Ly nne McIntosh had to work long hours prior to the meeting ensuring that all the people required were booked and importantly had a place to stay.

There are a surprisingly large number of people required including tote operators, starting crew, bar staff, gate personnel, office personnel and food providers.

All are important and we

Long time sponsor of the Marlborough Harness Club Bruce Murray from Kiwi Seeds (right) along with the connections of race two winner Carrera Kahu, Miss S E Bell, M McClelland.

Also pictured at left is Marlborough Harness President Shirley Morrison.

appreciate everyone who worked on the race days.

Les Whiteside (committee member) assists and manages sponsorship and advertising.

It is really helpful to have his knowledge in those areas.

Of course, for a race meeting you need t he

racehorses.

The level of support from the trainers and owners was excellent – with great fields and exciting action on the track.

We would like to acknowledge the contribution of everyone who volunteered, worked, bought their horses and attended

the weekend – your support is invaluable.

Lastly a big thank-you to all our sponsors whose contribution is invaluable.

We hope everyone who attended had a wonderful time and trust we’ll see you next year.

A Big thank you to our sponsors

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Council seeks new tenant for Noel Leeming building in Blenheim

By Maia Hart Local Democracy Reporter

The Marlborough District Council is searching for a new tenant for the Noel Leeming building in Blenheim.

A spokesperson for the Marlborough District Council said this week the lease on the property on the corner of Charles and Queen St in central Blenheim expires in October this year.

“Noel Leeming have not indicated a desire to extend the lease, so council will be seeking a new tenant to replace them,” the spokesperson said.

A spokesperson from the Warehouse Group, the parent company of Noel Leeming, declined to clarify what that meant for their presence in Blenheim. Local Democracy Reporting asked if the company might yet renew the lease, move to a new location in Blenheim, or leave Blenheim all together.

Their response was: “We don’t have an update on this. Worth checking back in closer to the time.”

Pete Coldwell, Marlborough Chamber of Commerce chief executive, said if Noel Leeming was to move out of town, it would be a shame.

“Accepting the fact that we do not know what’s going to happen, whenever any key retailer moves from a town, or within a town, questions are always asked and people always

worry.

“I could honestly say that I would rather Noel Leeming remained in town, but when any business moves on from a premises, I firmly believe that nature abhors a vacuum and somebody will come in and fill it.” The Noel Leeming site, which is shared with other businesses, such as the Marlborough Health Hub and Civic Family Health Care, had a long history in the region.

Noel Leeming had been on the site since mid-2003, but property records showed prior to this it had stints as a Farmers retail store, which opened in the 1980s, and later a Supervalue supermarket. It also neighboured the former civic theatre.

In 2007, the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust was concerned Noel Leeming could move out to Westwood Business Park, which was then just a proposed development.

There was no indication at the time that Noel Leeming would relocate, nor was there any indication now that it would move to the now-developed business park. Meanwhile, Local Democracy Reporting understands the new Harvey Norman store at Westwood is due to open in May. Harvey Norman had been at its Maxwell Rd site since it was bought and converted in 2004, but in late 2022 a resource consent was issued by the Marlborough District Council for a new $10m development at Westwood.

Its Maxwell Rd site was up for lease.

Harvey Norman would join several big retailers at Westwood, which started with Bunnings in 2012 and Pak ‘n Save in 2013. Kmart opened in 2019, and Chemist Warehouse in 2021.

The Marlborough District Council is on the look-out for a new tenant in the space that is currently occupied by Noel Leeming in Blenheim’s CBD. Photo Supplied: ANTHONY PHELPS/STUFF Marlborough Chamber of Commerce chief executive Pete Coldwell.

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John Bertrand Collectables Buying in Blenheim, Picton and Havelock Next Week Once again, the gold and collectables buyers from Wellington company John Bertrand Limited are visiting Blenheim, Picton and Havelock next week. Mr Tony Grant from the company says, “If you are downsizing or wanting to dispose of things because they no longer serve any purpose to you or your family bring them in”. “Next week will be a great opportunity to have any items you want to sell assessed by our buyers” said Mr Grant. Particularly wanted are Gold and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as Coins, Banknotes, War Medals, Old Wind-up Watches and other interesting Small Collectables.

“We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant.

“Nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy buying 1 item as we are buying 1,000 items” he said. The buyers will be in convenient locations Mr Anthony (Tony) in Blenheim, Picton and W. Grant Havelock next week (see Fellow of the Royal Numismatic details below). As Tony Grant Society of New Zealand Incorporated points out “If you are in doubt Director and Buyer about any items you may John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd wish to sell, bring them along Author of the John Bertrand NZ Coin & Banknote Catalogue for an instant appraisal.”

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uring these uncertain times we have seen a sharp increase in the price of precious metals. The gold price in New Zealand is at near record levels so gather up all your unwanted items and take them along to the buyers. Tony Grant says “We can buy old gold items in all forms, including Jewellery (Rings, Chains, Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereigns and the like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need all Sterling Silver including Cups, Tea Services, Cutlery and Old Coins” he said.

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he buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting Blenheim, Picton and Havelock next week, are happy to look at any interesting items, for example vintage pocket and wristwatches such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1950’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old fountain pens and other small antique or historical items.

“If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company.

“We will consider anything which may be of interest to a collector” he said.

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arly New Zealand Banknotes dated before 1932 are currently fetching big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue. Mr Grant is in Blenheim, Picton and Havelock next week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues.

“We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound

Collectors Need War Medals

urrently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars.

General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. These are better off in the hands of collectors who will look after them. We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.

banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before.

Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant.

Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes are also wanted, especially early Pacific Island issues.

Old Coins Can Toss Up a Rarity

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o you have a bunch of old coins sitting around in your drawers and cupboards? You just never know what rarities may be lurking there. The advice from Tony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Limited is to “bring them in and let us have a look”. “No need to sort anything out just bring them in ‘as is’ and please don’t clean them!

We can go through coin accumulations and collections fairly quickly” he said. The buyers are particularly keen to buy pre 1946 New Zealand Silver Coins for at least 10 times their face value (more for quantity). “In any event we will buy All Coins,” said Mr Grant.

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Suspension guru back Internationally renowned motorcycle suspension guru, Dave Moss, will be in Blenheim for two days at the beginning of February to share his expertise with Top of the South riders - Friday 2 February and Saturday 3 February.

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flood repairs in 2022.

“We realise road closures are disruptive, but they’re actually the best option,” Rob says.

The road would open once at 12.30am each night to let traffic through.

The summer maintenance programme included multiple sites across the top of the south, including SH1 Weld Pass.

Work on the installation of two new roundabouts on SH6, west of Blenheim, had also commenced and was expected to take until at least mid-May. The closure would not happen on Friday and Saturday.

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Can you please tell me why there are NO PUBLIC TOILETS in Springlands Mall? Very difficult when you’ve got a toddler who needs to use toilets.

To all complaining about rubbish collection, sure, weekly would be better than fortnightly, but try living rurally! We have to separate it all, compost or feed food waste to animals and take the rest to recycling centre or dump ourselves, then PAY to drop it at the dump!

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I have a great appreciation for the amazing effort the Stadium 2000 staff go to. Recently with the price changes I was having difficulty choosing which membership to change to.

The manager personally spent time with me and took his time to explain the reasons and options I could have. I am very thankful for that time and am now very excited about the new classes.

I enjoy people watching when having a craft beer, at one bar I frequent there is a group of regulars who decide whether you can join them via their facial expressions, hoping the unwanted will take the hint with their grimaces, and the wanted with their smiles. I’ve decided against approaching the said table, just in case they smile.

Re Pandemic Treaty conspiracy Excessive Blenheim petrol prices!

Noticed an incredible difference in the price of 95 octane per litre price when in Christchurch last week.

Same petrol company, same ‘serve yourself & pay at the counter’ set up....Blenheim = $2.90.9 verse Christchurch $ = $2.64.9 Pure profiteering? But at least the Blenheim outlet will be well placed to absorb the expected imported oil price increase due to developments in the Middle East.

Pelorus cafe Called in to Pelorus Bridge the other day for a coffee and a snack. Cafe gutted and looks a while from opening. Coffee cart in courtyard shut. Tragedy that we lost the previous operators. Thanks DOC.

(Over)Time for urgent action...

With our horrendous road toll continuing unchecked, it’s overtime for urgent action to combat the main killers! Yes, inattentive drivers using handheld phones/devices while driving.

If the fine is $200 for self endangerment...I.e.

Not wearing a seatbelt! Surely $1000 to $1500 would be totally appropriate for dumb drivers using handheld devices while behind the wheel! And a 3 month licence suspension too.

You might benefit from getting outdoors, walking in the bush, swimming in the sea and connecting with friends, family and as yet unmet neighbours and fellow Blenheim-ties.

Why not get some pest traps on your property, plant some natives and actually take action to improve things for everyone? You’ll enjoy time spent off the internet and in the real world!

Water Restrictions in Picton Re: MDCs proactively on water restrictions in Picton and Waikawa? Proactive? Now there’s a novel suggestion for a consultant to investigate, staff to prepare reports for the appropriate committee and months of closed workshops before the inevitable decision that “we are already doing it”.....while flushing the loo becomes a luxury!

Too high The hanging baskets of flowers in the CBD are very nice, but they are hung so high that you don’t see them unless you have a reason to look at the sky. How many people know that they are actually there?

When are people going to use their indicators at round abouts. Scary when some stop , nothing near or shooting through, no looking right.

I lived with wheely bins for 15 years in UK. We had a 2 weekly collection and all the same arguments were voiced about rats, mice, flies, smells, etc. However it all turned out OK. Very few problems even in hot weather. Don’t worry. It will be fine.

Weekly collection Council weekly collection of rubbish so obvious. A no brainer. Get your act together we pay rates.

Waterways!

What’s with letting the weed build up so you can’t see the water...there should be an ongoing maintenance plan to keep the town’s flowing river something to be admired.

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Thanks to who has put up the beautiful colourful baskets around the CBD. They really make my day and many others I am sure.

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Thank you I would love to thank the two lovely ladies who came to the assistance of an elderly friend, Jenny. She was struggling in the wild winds last week and almost blown off her feet.

These caring ladies saw her struggles as they were driving by.

They kindly stopped and delivered her safely to her destination.

This was most appreciated.

Wheelie bins We put food scraps in a plastic bag and put in the freezer. Add to it daily then put the bag in the bin on rubbish day. No smell, no nasties. Easy.

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Bell’s Road roundabout, white Mercedes driving though all the road closure signs. Driver would be better off spending the money at spec savers.

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I thought when you are learning to drive you have to display L plates. When this person is sitting beside a driving instructor or some one teaching them to drive. Why do people like this get away with it. You are supposed to have L stickers on your car.

What is wrong with these people? Got hoses on watering lawns, footpaths and the road in the middle of the day in 30deg heat. CRAZY. We definitely need water restrictions before it’s too late.

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The elderly shopper coughing her lungs out would likely keel over if wearing a mask when air is already impeded by coughing. Allergies can cause coughing fits too. Assisting by getting water/tissue would be the response of a NON selfish person. Pot calling the kettle black perhaps!

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gardening this week Dry spot: By Wally Richards Dry spot is the term that is used when the surface tension has increased because of a long period of dryness, in some cases only a short time in high temperatures of summer.

It is called dry spot in a lawn when an area becomes too dry and water or rain sheds off to the sides where the grass will be nice and green as it is getting all the water.

In the middle of the dry spot the grasses will be brown and look dead.

Unless the temperature got very high and the roots of the brown grasses got baked then they are not dead but dormant.

In a hot summer you can see a whole playing field where all the grass is brown and dead looking and one would think that it’s the end of those grasses.

But no, when it rains for a few days and the water is able to moisten up the soil those grasses will sprout new blades and be away growing again.

Dry spot can happen any where in your gardens but is not so common as in lawns.

Container plants and hanging baskets is another dry spot problem which is likely to be happening if you have pot plants this time of the year.

You water the plant in the container and very quickly the saucer underneath starts to fill with water.

The plant’s roots are sitting in a medium that has dried out too much and is reluctant to accept water.

The plant gets a little drink and shows signs of lack of moisture within a day or two.

With containers that are not too large you simply fill a tall bucket with water to about three quarters full.

Then you plunge the container under the water and watch the air bubbles come.

The more air bubbles the drier it was.

When it stops bubbling you lift and let the surplus water drain back into the bucket before returning it to its saucer.

Likewise you do the same with hanging baskets.

If you have house plants it pays to check them to see if they are not accepting water and also lift them up and you will find they feel very light.

Its a good idea to plunge them so that next time you water they will accept the water.

If it is a big container and plant and not suitable for plunging into a tub of water then you can do the following.

Take a jug and fill two thirds with water and then add some Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) say about 20mils and also give the water a squirt of dish washing liquid.

Stir and then apply it around the top of the growing media.

Wetting all the surface area before

poring in the rest of the water.

If the saucer beneath catches some liquid then a few hours later lift the pot if possible and pour the water in the saucer back into the pot.

If unable to do this step don’t worry.

Outside on the lawn with dry spot you can fill the watering can with warm water and give a good squirt of dish washing liquid and lather up the water with your hand. Add a little MBL to the water.

This you are going to water over the dry spot areas.

Later on get the hose and water over the dry spot area and make sure that a good amount of water penetrates into the soil.

Do the same in any areas of the garden where the water does not easily penetrate.

I like to water my gardens when it looks like rain coming and that helps ensure that the rain goes in and not run off the gardens.

Large areas of the country that get dry in the summer will mean when it rains; initially a lot of that water will shed off or run down a slope unless held by grasses or vegetation it will take top soil with it.

Big weather events certainly upset dry areas and lead to flooding.

Many of you will know of Ken Ring the guy metrology people hate as without their scientific methods he can very accurately predict long range weather patterns.

I understand that he observes cycles, the moon and the oceans as to what is on the way weather wise.

Ken phoned me the other day to obtain one of our products and when he placed his order and said his name it rang a bell (no pun intended) and I realised whom I was speaking to.

Ken is the same age as myself and a very intelligent, clued up man who is definitely onto it besides predicting the future weather.

During our conversation he told me that a system is currently building up over Australia and heading into the Pacific and because of a big high towards

South America this new cyclone will hit the North Island in early February about in time for Waitangi day and the school term starting.

He said this could well be like Bola that occurred in February 1988 which caused a lot of damage.

Ken told me that he has alerted Shane Jones to tell councils to clean up the drains and gutters before it arrives.

Fat chance of any one taking any notice... and Pigs will Fly if they do!

But you readers and I will know and be forewarned.

So be ready to batten down the hatches, make sure your gutters are clean and the street ones plus the drains to help prevent flooding in your place.

Keep your gardens and lawns watered if you can which can be a problem for anyone having water restrictions.

A lot of water will be soaked up by our soils if the surface tension has been broken.

Which is the new thing that flood protection has been looking at - to have areas such as playing fields available to soak up big down pours of rain which would take the strain off the drainage systems in towns and cities.

You can do your bit with your open land, lawns and gardens and if you also tell your neighbors about the possibly of a lot of rain and wind we can be a little better prepared.

Cleaning gutters on the house also makes sense and while up on the roof check for loose roofing iron and tiles.

A few extra roofing nails would not go a miss to secure the roof if there are high winds.

Otherwise be sure to be stocked with food and water for a few days which every one should have a bit of food security anyway in case of events that make life difficult in the short term.

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Building Readers for Life The Marlborough Library Te Kahu o Waipuna has been running a summer holiday reading program called the Pizza Fiesta Challenge. Children’s librarian Tracey McKean spoke to Chris Valli about the holistic benefits and the community aspect of the program.

Tracey McKean’s face is rather animated when she talks about children and reading.

Tracy is the Children and Teen librarian at Marlborough Library and has the most wonderful, welcoming disposition. Who wouldn’t want to read with Tracy at one’s disposal?

While some Marlburians took to the Sounds, the back yard or the beach to read, the library has had a summer reading challenge running from December 15 – January 26.

The theme for this year’s program targeting, 5 – 13 year olds was food and more specifically, pizza (parahe). There’s been a fantastic interest in the programme this year with nearly 700 children signing up.

“Lots of people can take it (the program), it’s free, engaging and looks fun with the pizza shop and they get all enthusiastic,” Tracy says.

“It’s so busy over summer and there is so much to do. This summer we dropped it down to two prizes (ice blocks and books to choose from), books they get excited about.”

You had me at pizza!

Tracy says she had looked at the ‘very successful’ Hells Pizza Reading Program , which had been hugely successful in getting tamariki reading and enjoying the pleasure of stories — with the bonus of free pizza rewards.

“It was an easy concept but we couldn’t do it here because Blenheim doesn’t have a Hells Pizza. I’ve always wanted to. Families would have to travel to Nelson to get their pizzas.”

The children’s team at the library (Lizzie, Nikki and Tracey) looked at how they could do a pizza challenge. Tracy says years ago the Marlborough District Library used to buy the summer reading program in which she says, was great.

“It was shared between a number of libraries throughout the country but became defunct so we had to start designing the program ourselves.”

As a result, the current programme has been designed by the children’s team at the library.

“It’s quite an onerous task but really fun,” she admits. “Lizzie is an absolute design whiz. We started planning the programme in March (2023).

The essence of the program is to encourage a joy for reading.

Readers in the summer program earn a

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Seddon School students Liam, (10), Georgia (6) and Reuben Underwood proud as punch with their completion of the summer reading programme at the Marlborough Library.

The theme for this year’s program targeting, 5 – 13 year olds was pizza with nearly 700 children signing up.

pizza topping by reading for 15 minutes. The more they read the more toppings they get.

Children track their progress by colouring a square for every 15 minutes they read. When they visit the library and show the librarians their progress, they collect more toppings and build their pizza.

For example, if a child reads for 60 minutes they colour in four squares and get tomato sauce, the same with cheese (after all who doesn’t have cheese on their pizza?) There’s a variety of toppings that can be won for every additional 15 minutes of reading from ham to mushroom, red onion to anchovy. Genius.

Reading is fun…..

“The concept with timing of the reading is called gamification,” says Tracy. “They feel like they want the success, the more time, the more they practice and the better they get.

Competition with themselves. The reward is their pizza topping which for many children is the ultimate reward.”

Gamification is the ‘strategic attempt to enhance an activity by creating similar experiences to those experienced when playing games in order to motivate and engage users’.

Who knew?

At the start of this century, New Zealand was considered one of the most literate countries in the world. However, multiple reports in recent years have shown that this is no longer the case. Literacy rates are falling, and it’s a problem that doesn’t stop in

the classroom. The effects are being felt all across society, going as far as even impacting the workforce.

Studies shows there are many benefits to reading for pleasure including improved school achievement, cognitive function, psychological wellbeing, and social inclusion and those who read tend to engage more fully in public, social and economic life.

Oh and fun.

“I want to get people to come to the library.

The win is families coming into the library to use the space, to explore and do the activities alongside the program,” says Tracy. “The children, the parents and the thrill of coming together by discovering books, learning, play, that’s the motivator.”

Tracy infers the program helps to build relationships. This is promoted through conversations and the children gaining through their achievements.

“When the child tells us about what they have read or built Lego that is the success and the celebration. They are discovering fiction and non-fiction sections of the library or Aotearoa New Zealand history. In that process, there is a great deal of conversation.”

“There’s s value in the program, through the parents and the community. We’re trying to build readers and library users for life, that’s the crux of what we do.”

The fun and power of pizza…..building Marlborough’s literate children/tamaraiki.

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After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am 6pm. Saturday 9m - 5pm. Sunday 10am 4pm. Public Holidays 10am - 4pm. Closed Christmas Day. ph 578 2271 Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

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

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

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

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 2.30pm - 8pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

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

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

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

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

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

SIMPSON: Brian Malone. Reg. No. 75327 (Air Force). On 21 January 2024, at his home, having just celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday. A Funeral Service for Brian will be held at the Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street Blenheim on Monday 29 January at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery. Please visit our website for full notice.

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SUTCLIFFE, Joyce Ellen: 09.05.1931 20.01.2024, of Springlands Lifestyle Village, passed away peacefully in her 93rd year, with family at her side. Loved wife of the late Richard (Dick) for 68 years, and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Putu (Penrith, Australia), Denise (Gold Coast, Australia), Jan and Graeme Bishop (Adelaide, Australia), and proud grandmother of Rachel (Nelson) and Krisna, Indra and Alexandria (Penrith, Australia). A funeral service for Joyce will be held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.00pm on Friday January 26, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. The service will be livestreamed and details may be accessed via our website www.sowmans. co.nz/upcoming-funerals

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Scottish Country Dancing Intro course starting Monday 12 February 7pm-8.30pm Whitney Street School Hall, Whitney Street, Blenheim Cost $40 for 6 weeks.

Contact Heather 02102587325 or Linda 0221656699

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BROUGHAN; John William (Jack). Jean and family would like to thank everyone for the many kind messages, cards, flowers, baking and attendance of Jack’s Mass. Also a special thanks to the staff at Aberleigh Resthome and Wairau Hospital. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our heartfelt appreciation.

SWAIN, Margaret. Peter, John, Rose Families wish to thank everyone who expressed their sympathy through cards, flowers, phone calls, and attending the funeral service for Mum. Special thanks to Dr Duncan McAllister, the staff at Hospice Marlborough, and Springlands lifestyle Village. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of our grateful and heartfelt thanks.

Hold their next market outside the Havelock Town Hall on Saturday 27th January between 9am and 1pm.

Plenty of stocking fillers and a good variety of stalls, including preserves, clothing, knitting, crafts, soaps, books, art works, vegetables and fruit plus much more. Plenty of bargains to browse through. Enjoy a sausage sizzle and invest in a raffle ticket for a leg of Hogget. There are still sites available. $5. Ring Ian 574 2558

Scottish Country Dancing Children’s classes starting Tuesday 13 February 4pm-5pm Redwoodtown Community Hall contact Linda 0221656699

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Golf Results Rarangi Golf Club Tue 16 Jan - The Local Butcher Twilight Golf: Rod Clarke 21, Anaru Erasmus 19, Michael Antsis 19, Jack Wicks 18, Mark Fyfe 18, Hendrik Van Dyke 17, Albertus Van Dyke 17, Aaron Vercoe 17, Bill Hennessy 17. Wed 17 Jan - Mens Midweek Medal: Dick Hubert 66, John Jones 67, Graham Ilott 68, Tony Nichol 68, John Muir 68, Murray Ingram 69, Hans Bloemberg 70, Clarry Neame 70, Terry Grant 71, Bruce Curgenven 71, Alan Rutledge 72, Peter Browning

72. Sat 20 Jan - Buzz Aldrin Stableford: Paula Bavin 39, Brian Gill 38, Paul Sainsbury 38, Aaron Vercoe 37, Jason Kennedy 36, Allan Ryder 35, Phil d’Auvergne 34, Blair Bavin 34, Luke Ryder 33, Paul Silke 33. Sun 21 Jan - Irish Stableford: Murray Ingram 82, Mary-Ann Reinke 82, Paul Silke 77, Terry Lane 77, Ray Morris 76, Nikky Van Dijk 74, Brian Gill 74, Gordie Lang 73, Dick Hubert 72, Tony Nichol 72, David Price 72, Luke Ryder 71.

Blenheim Golf Club Jan 12 Holes: Harry Pye Trophy: Ian Hatcher 22 Shirley Godsiff 21 Dawn Walker 21 Roedolf Erasmus 20 Don Lamond 20 Margaret Hamilton 19 Ezra Kahaki. 18 Jan 15 9 hole Stableford: Colleen McLoed 21 Jenny Evans 18 Yvonne Hore 18 Ann Walker 18 Men Ian Hatcher 22 Graeme Parker 21 Leo McKendry 20 Dave Menzies 19 Don Lamond 18 Dan Crawford. 18 Jan 17: Bisque Stableford: Coleen McLeod 7 Leanne Stowell 79. holes Stableford: Yvonne Hore 17 Trees Rewi 16 Shirley Godsiff. 15 Jan 18 Net Medal Dave Menzies 61 Alex Herd 65

Don March 66 Barry Hyndman68 Guido Bertogg 69 Nigel Smith 69 Don Lamond 69 Blue Arthur 70 Jim Findlay 70 9 Holes Stableford David Dyer 20 George Addis 19 Jan 19 Twilight 9 holes Stableford: Dan Crawford 23 Margaret Hamilton 22 Bob Tapp 22 Ian Hatcher 20 Don Lamond 19 Ryan Windleburn 19 Jan 20 Medal Ben Webster 64 Hendrik van Dyk 66 Tere Poa 66 Don Lamond 68 Andre Tewhiu 68 Sue Moyle 68 Brian Yarrall 68 Grant Flynn 70 Luke Yarrall 70 Blue Arthur 70 Jim Findlay 71 Bob Tapp 71 Norbert Thaler 71.

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GARAGE SALE

EVERYTHING MUST GO! From now until the end of march 2024

We would like to say a big THANK YOU all our loyal customers who have stuck with us from our humble beginnings in 2004. It has been a real pleasure to meet so many great people along our journey here. Many fantastic lifelong friendships have been made.

So it is with genuine regret we announce the closure of Vortex Marine & Outdoors plus The Gunshack at the end of March 2024 so each of us can pursue other interests.

We will still be taking orders and boat work in until the end of February, so be quick!

To show our appreciation for your ongoing support we are selling our stock* at cost price or below - EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Diana & Pete

ALL NEW GUNS AT WHOLESALE PRICE TO CLEAR!

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