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Friends for life

By Jacob Page The standard three (Year 5) class at Redwoodtown School in 1953 has had people talking for more than 60 years.

So strong were many of the friendships between the then 10-year-olds, the pupils were dubbed the ‘Redwoodtown Rats’.

It’s not hard to see why, with two sets of twins and two marriages coming from the group.

Four of them still catch up every month in Blenheim some 62 years later.

Continued page 2 Claudia Fallen (nee Rogers), Shirley Hawtin (nee Matthews), Janette Simmons (nee Matthews) and Janet Hare (nee Page) regularly meet every month after becoming school friends at Redwoodtown School in the 1950s.

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‘Redwoodtown Rats’ stick together after six decades Continued from page 1 Shirley Hawtin and Janette Simmons, Janet Hare and Claudia Fallen still catch up every month and the friendship has endured and thrived with the hands of time.

The class held a reunion thanks to fellow pupil Rolly Wadsworth, in Blenheim earlier this week with 13 past pupils arriving from places like Auckland, Hamilton and Ashburton to attend.

“We started it two years ago (the 60th jubilee) when one of the twins died but even our teacher, John Hyndman turned up for it,” Shirley says.

“We thought he was old back then to be honest, but it was lovely to see him,” Claudia says.

“We probably lived in close proximity to

each other, we were country kids really,” Janette says.

“We never changed classes much in those days, so we grew up together,” Claudia says.

The group decided they would meet up every year in future to catch up and swap stories from their school days, “I remember one boy losing part of his toe when it was chopped off when he was mowing the school lawns,” Janet says.

“Today it wouldn’t be allowed.”

“We had one teacher for all subjects,” Claudia says.

“We had a school garden which was quite a big deal back then even though it’s all the rage now,” Janette says.

“We always had swimming lessons and played basketball instead of netball,”

Claudia says.

Discipline was enforced strictly and Claudia says she remembers getting wrapped over the knuckles with a ruler from time to time.

“We never thought about it but we kept in touch with a lot of that class even when they moved away and found jobs and careers,” Shirley says.

“I remember the Lloyd twins became pilots and they were always first with their hands up when we talked about news of the world because they had a radio at home and listened to the news before school,” Janet says.

The quartet says it shows how tight the class was with how willing many of them are to return to Blenheim to meet up once a year.

Grovetown Lagoon project for the future

By Jacob Page Chris Faulls was taught the importance of nature by her mother and now she is using it to help restore the Grovetown Lagoon for future generations.

Chris is part of a hearty group called the Wetland Warriors who can be seen most weeks working to restore the Grovetown Lagoon to its natural state.

The Wetland Warriors hold working bees most Sundays and are active every first and third Wednesday of the month.

The project has been going since 2008 and central to its success has been the 3.8km walking track around the lagoon so the public can enjoy it.

Chris says while the work is quite physical, it’s also rather relaxing.

“Mother showed me the value of nature and I get the benefit of it now.

“That’s what we are doing here, we are looking to restore this not for our generation but your generation, your children’s genera-

Chris Faulls is a regular with the Wetland Warriors group that is taking a leading role in the restoration of the Grovetown Lagoon.

tion and your grandchildren’s generation.”

The group also receives regular help from the air force, Outward Bound and Grovetown School.

Funding is a constant battle but a $20,000 grant from Pub Charity will allow them to

build a foot bridge for the walking track.

“So many people don’t know about this spot but it really is special.”

For anyone who wants to help, the group meets at the Wairau Rowing Club clubrooms.

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Achievement and expectations rise at MBC

By Jacob Page Marlborough Boys’ College principal Wayne Hegarty has made it clear that academic achievement is no longer the “poor second cousin” at the school.

Wayne and a number of Board of Trustee members and senior staff presented an annual review and future planning meeting for the public on Tuesday night.

The school trumpeted improvements in academic achievement and outlined their future plans to enhance and grow the curriculum to offer opportunities to help “shape good Marlborough men”.

There was no update on the future of both MBC and Marlborough Girls’ College, with Wayne stating they had not received any new information from the Ministry of Education.

“Tonight is not about what might happen with the schools in the future,” Board chairman Tony De Reeper says. “We have no new

Marlborough Boys’ College principal Wayne Hegarty.

information from the ministry regarding the schooling future but we wish to acknowledge that the Ministry of Education has spent more than $1 million on health and safety projects over the last 12 months at Marlborough Boys’ College.”

Wayne highlighted that in 2009 six out of 10 Year 11 students could expect to get NCEA level one, in 2014 that had risen to eight

in every 10.

NCEA level two saw an improved pass rate from 73 per cent to 82 per cent while level three went from 64 per cent in 2009 to 72 per cent in 2014.

Wayne said while the improvements were pleasing, more work can be done to improve the statistics.

In 2009 just 11 per cent passed NCEA level one with merit, there were no excellence passes, however in 2014, 49 per cent passed with a merit or excellence grade.

Wayne says improved results could be attributed to increased funds and an emphasis from teachers and staff to make the improvements, It was also expressed how important it was for students to pass NCEA level two, with the school also keen to open new pathways into trades training.

The school also saw a dramatic increase in scholarships.

“For several years we had one,

Town gets all that jazz Margaret and Jack Thompson were in The Cornerstone on Wednesday night, taking in some of the South Island’s best secondary school jazz bands at the Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival.

The pair was supporting their son Michael, one of this year’s judges.

Michael was named best drummer at the festival about a decade ago when he was a student at Papanui High School.

On Wednesday night they saw the Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College combo, Papanui High School and Christchurch

Boys’ High School perform.

The festival continues around Marlborough tonight, with the gala concert tomorrow night at the Floor Pride Civic Theatre.

The Marlborough Boys’ College combo of Tas Richards, Kane Wills, Sam Powell, Jesse Paul and Isaac Caldwell are looking to defend the title they won last year.

They are tutored by couple Coral and Tony Thiel, with Tony also composing several pieces of music over the years.

More photos on Wednesday.

two, one scholarships each year and last year we got 11,” Wayne says.

Wayne expressed the importance of “the four pillars” of academic achievement, sports, arts and culture and leadership but admitted there had been an added focus on academic achievement which had in turn raised expectations amongst the pupils.

While many senior staff expressed pleasing improvements, Head of Arts and Culture Ngaire Searle lamented a reduction in hours to teach the subjects in class and expected standards to decline.

“The ministry is pushing English, maths and science and the school is following those lines,” she says. “But it means our Year 9 drama, art and music classes are given a maximum of 16 to 20 hours class time to learn the subject or generate an interest.

“I predict, sadly, a decline in the performing arts over the next few years.”

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inbrief Daffodil Day dinner The Cancer Society is holding a Daffodil Day dinner tomorrow night, and tickets are still available.

The event is being held at Dolce from 6pm and will feature a three-course meal, auction and guest speaker.

All proceeds from the dinner go to the local Cancer Society.

To book your tickets, contact Cancer Society Marlborough.

Juilliard dancer in Blenheim Halfway through his four-year study at renowned performing arts school Juilliard, Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson has returned to Blenheim for two performances.

He will be performing in Peter Pan on August 14 and Paquita Grande Pas Classique on August 16.

Proceeds will go to funding his third year of study at the New York school.

Writing forum in Picton The second Picton Writers’ and Publishers’ Forum takes place later this month.

The event is being held from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16 at the Picton Little Theatre.

Writers and publishers from around the country will be attending.

People are invited to drop in to sessions from 7pm-9pm on Friday, 9am-5pm on Saturday and 9:30am12:30pm on Sunday.

Carnival to be discussed A meeting on the Picton Summer Carnival is being held on Tuesday night in Picton.

The meeting is being held at 7pm at the Picton RSA. Submissions and ideas are welcome.

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Clothing store sold Hawkesbury Road Clothing owner Polly Taylor has sold her business.

The business has been sold to Canterbury couple Hamish and Bernadette Robertson.

The Marlborough store is now closed, but goods can still be bought online.

Sustain moves Beauty business Sustain Hair and Wellbeing Spa has moved from the CBD to a new home.

The new premises are at 55 Elmwood Avenue. The business was previously located at 24 Henry Street.

New tenant in Stonewood Building

The Sun understands physiotherapy business Work Rehab will be moving into the High Street premises recently vacated by Stonewood Homes.

Work Rehab is moving to 68-70 High St, from Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

Stonewood Homes have moved to their show home at 163 Taylor Pass Road.

Hostel for sale Koanui Lodge & Backpackers, at 33 Main Street, is up for sale.

Deadline sale closes at 4pm on August 28.

Owners Dave and Reena Tattersfield are selling up after eight and a half years of ownership.

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Lean, clean eating at The Lemongrass

By Adam Poulopoulos The owners of restaurants Bamboo Garden and Chai-Yo say healthy eating will be a major focus in their newest venture.

Bu-nga Krataitong and Nuttavut Rodsienglum have bought 17A Maxwell Road, formerly Fan’s Chinese Restaurant.

They plan to start an Asian fusion restaurant called The Lemongrass, with a particular focus on Vietnamese cuisine and lean, clean eating.

The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, and the menu will feature a lot of fresh vegetables and herbs.

The pair will run the business alongside their existing restaurants.

Nuttavut says his experience as a chef in Thailand, South Africa and America gave him the idea.

“Every time I go to Thailand I visit five-star hotels and the food is always nice.

“Lots of things are changing.

There’s lots of Asian fusion at the moment.”

Nuttavut is currently creating the menu.

He says it will be heavily influenced by Vietnamese cuisine, but have elements from other countries too.

Bu-nga says The Lemongrass targets a gap in the market.

“In Blenheim nobody does Vietnamese food.

“We would like to offer more dishes to customers, but the

Bu-nga Krataitong and Nuttavut Rodsienglum with examples of what can be expected at The Lemongrass.

Bamboo Garden menu is already too big – it’s like a book.”

Renovations on the property are

due to be completed this week, and the pair hope the restaurant will open on Tuesday, August 25.

Business flowing at Damit

By Adam Poulopoulos The owners of two existing Marlborough businesses are joining forces to address a need for storage water reservoirs in the region.

Damit is run by Hamish and Sally Blackwell, who own H Blackwell Contracting, and Matt and Lynne Broughan, owners of Renwick-based irrigation business Liquid Action.

It was founded earlier this year and targets small to medium-sized projects in the wider Marlborough area, especially in those areas affected by water permit shutdowns in recent times.

Currently they are completing their second project.

Matt says the group had been talking about starting the business for at least 12 months, but saw an opportunity to act in 2014.

Hamish Blackwell and Matt Broughan on site.

“After a dry year last year things got pretty desperate for some people.

“There was a bit of a gap in the

market for people who wanted a storage water reservoir to put aside water for years to come.

“There was a large demand and

not a lot of supply.”

Matt says reservoirs are particularly useful for vineyard irrigation.

“It doesn’t take long for clients to calculate that a lack of water sees tonnage drop.

“If we get two to three dry years in a row it pays for itself. Even a twenty-day shutdown can have an effect on the tonnage.

“Council have been very proactive in making these types of ventures happen.”

Matt says Damit can act as a one-stop shop, taking care of the resource consent process, design, construction and irrigation connection.

Matt and Hamish have combined resources for the business.

Hamish had several years’ experience building dams before H Blackwell Contracting was founded a decade ago.

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COUNCIL NEWS Temporary Road Closure Saturday 15 August 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street will be closed to all vehicles between the hours of 10.00 am and 11.30 am on Saturday, 15 August 2015, for the purpose of the Victory over Japan Commemoration Service.

Also please note that there will be no parking in Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street from 8.00 am to 11.30 am.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

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Creative Communities NZ Local Arts Funding Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Our-Community/ Grants-and-Awards.

Applications close 5.00 pm, Wednesday 30 September 2015 For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

Community Grants

Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from not-for-profit organisations providing services to the Marlborough community under the following category headings: • Community Welfare/Social Services • Environment • Sport and Recreation Applications must be for projects/services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit to the people of the Marlborough district.

Applications are completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt. nz/Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards Applications close 5.00 pm 30 October 2015 For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves, Community Development Advisor Ph. 03 520 7400.

BikeWalk Marlborough Working Group meeting

Interested in making Marlborough a better place to walk or cycle?

Then we would love you to come along to the next BWM Working Group Meeting.

1.00 pm Wednesday 19 August in the Committee Room, Marlborough District Council offices.

All welcome.

For more information contact Robin Dunn on Ph: 03 520 7400 or email: bwm@marlborough.govt.nz

Lighting up the Picton foreshore The holes have been dug and lighting poles going in as Council delivers the long-awaited plans to light up the Picton foreshore at night.

New lighting is being installed as part of Council’s efforts to light the way for ferry passengers walking into town and to improve the overall security of the foreshore.

It’s a big job involving a lot of underground cabling; members of the public are asked to keep away from the trenches and holes while the wiring goes in and the lighting poles installed. The work is being done in stages so the entire foreshore does not have to be closed to the public.

The popular ‘rail and sail’ area of the foreshore is also getting a refurbishment with the Picton Model Engineers replacing their train track during the coming weeks. Safety barrier fencing will be in place while the work is done.

A rendering of the proposed lighting improvements on the Picton foreshore between the memorial steps and the playpark.

The steps are well defined and increased light levels are provided over the two flights of stairs. Coloured in-ground uplighters will light the mature Phoenix palms and the playground area will be lit by flood lights and projector lights.

New Council Appointed Trustee for Business Trust Marlborough Business Trust Marlborough is an advice service for small businesses in Marlborough, helping them to thrive and helping Marlborough to succeed as a smart and connected economy.

Funded by the Marlborough District Council and the Marlborough Employment Enterprises Trust, the trust is looking for a new councilappointed trustee to join its board.

This is a voluntary position.

The ideal candidate would have rural and/or legal experience, as well as being well-regarded in their business field.

The new trustee will join a board with a diverse range of local

business people, appointed as Trustees, who all want to see Marlborough businesses thrive.

Please apply by August 21 to Neil.Henry@marlborough.govt.nz or Neil Henry, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. The role will be subject to council approval.

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NZ Book Awards for Children Come along and celebrate the best NZ children’s books from 2015!

We have selected our favourite titles from the finalists of the NZ Book Awards for Children and will be doing book readings, along with crafts and other activities at 4.00 pm upstairs at the Marlborough District Libraries on the following dates:

Positive ageing It is sometimes difficult to know what questions to ask when looking for a rest home for an elderly relative.

The choice may depend on the level of care required and the availability of a bed or a room. But Consumer NZ says certification audits show that rest homes do not always meet all the required criteria. Consumer has drawn up a rest home checklist setting out the sort of questions you should ask, covering such things as staff levels, facilities and extras, and hidden costs.

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Monday 10 August Tuesday 11 August Wednesday 12 August Thursday 13 August – come along dressed as your favourite book character.

No need to register for these sessions – just come along and enjoy the fun!

Ask questions before choosing a rest home The checklist is on the Consumer website. www.consumer.org. nz.reports/rest-homes/checklist A list of ‘certified providers’ of rest home services is on the Ministry of Health website: www.moh.govt.nz.

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• Community Law Marlborough is holding a free public seminar on retirement home options including the process for being assessed, retirement home agreements and rights and responsibilities - at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Thursday 13 August, 10.00 am-2.00 pm including lunch.

Contact Community Law Ph: 03 577 9919.

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Why can’t Blenheim have this too?

Sleeping on the ground At the Railway Station Saturday Market a Vanuatu man said his family were sleeping on the ground & needed mattresses, so how could that be arranged, as they wont be the only ones.

Natural matters The forestry is not creating the pollution in the roundsall.

The matter is natural, where the pollution from the mussels is man made.

The fact there are so many points too the problem.

Whitebait season Not long now and the camper vans will be rolling up to stake their claims on the on Wairau Diversion.

Before the season even starts they’ll be parked there, keeping anyone else off “their” spots.

MDC, you created this situation.

Ban all camping on the diversion, and let the river remain as a place all can whitebait on, and all have a fair chance of finding a spot.

I thought MDC was supposed to support the environment, not encourage a native resource to be pillaged by greedy, sock net welding, non working, non tax paying people under the disguise of whitebaiter.

The joy of a Christmas Tree As a child growing up in 1950’s, one of my best joys was the tall pine tree covered in pretty lights and star on top + carols by the fountain Seymour Square.

As children we are happy with SIMPLE! Nonsense $26,000 for an artificial tree on another site! Allocate the funds elsewhere.

There is a pine tree there already to go!

See sense COUNCIL!

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

The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold letters from publication.

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Simple or Naive? Lately I read that Council are prepared to pay $100K to bring a Xmas tree, non endemic nor even grown here in a local nursery.

Not environmentally friendly neither as apparently will be shipped...questions arise here.

Then on the other hand CBD ‘s levy proposal to raise $120K AND local disagreements..

So WHAT IF Council releases $100K to town projects also open to free thinkers not only businesses THEN local shops join together in a Xmas tree IF desiring so ??? ( but keeping it local + gaining in promotional adv.)

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‘Find a bin’ for your doggie poos

Miss Flowergirl florist in Nelson has ripped me and others off by taking our money and never delivering the flowers.

If you bought Grabone coupons to use with her then good luck.

Yeah, let’s charge ratepayers for more bins.

Why don’t you dispose of it like us gardeners who have to put up with the neighbours cats.

Our pleasant equivalent to walking is our garden.

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Sighted beside the path at Harling Park down toward the toilets two shopping bags with doggy do’s therein neatly placed for all to see.

Other bags tossed in the bushes.

The top side of that park is becoming a mess.

Perhaps a bin near the toilet is required.

The toilet cleaning contractors could service it.

Merging traffic from Budge Street onto Grove Road.

Just flick your indicator on and keep moving.

I’ll let you in. That’s how they do it in the cities where merging lanes are everywhere.

Learner driver Learner driver with three people in the car 1pm New Renwick Road that pull out in front of me forcing me two brake hard at 80 kph.

Next time you might not be lucky are your eyes glued on.

Is it me?

Or have the drivers of Blenheim all of a sudden forgotten about the give way rules at intersections?

Recently every time I’m out I either get cut off, or see it happening to others - all by vehicles failing to give way to the left turning vehicle.

So to the driver on Kinross Street, Saturday at about 1730 that gave me a mouth full, I suggest you study the road code - or you may end up wrapping your shiny Mercedes round something more solid than you.

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The amount of abuse coming up on these pages is DISGRACEFUL! If you don’t agree, politely say so.

Remember the old sayings... If you haven’t got anything nice to say then don’t say anything at all, or do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

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Parking building This morning the parking building was out of cards so the entry was closed.

Perhaps the management company can fill it up with cards that actually work.

I’m sick of card failures that cost me $10 each time for a lost card fee, through no fault of my own.

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Dear Ed, We pay rates to employ an “Events Coordinator” (emphasis on the last word of the title).

Garden Marlborough, one of the regions premier showcases is to be held, as always, on Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th November 2015.

An influx of visitors to the region and a great weekend for garden lovers and the notso-green-fingered alike. Right?

But, hey, we also have 300 or so people booked for the Toastmasters Conference from Friday 6th – Sunday 8th November 2015 as well.

Now for sure some “toastmasters” may also be “gardeners” and some “gardeners” enjoy a toast or two but they have to sleep someplace too?

If this is someone’s idea of COORDINATION then I’ll raise a toast and go gardening!

If it were not for the fact the we all pay for this idiocy it may be funny.

To have people struggling for accommodation and taking away an image of Marlborough as somewhere where nothing seems well coordinated is not funny at all.

I challenge those responsible to put us all at ease that this double up was carefully planned?

Clapping with one hand!

Dancing boys Dear Ed, I write to offer support to the ideas put forward by your esteemed correspondent Don Coyote regarding the haka performed at rugby matches.

I am very much in favour of sensitive, all inclusive hakas that offend no one and make none feel uneasy.

I very much welcome Mr Coyote’s suggestion that we have Highland fling and Irish jig etc. represented as suitable responses to the rather warlike and rude Haka with all that unpleasant tongue poking.

Where I don’t feel Don goes far enough is that these days there does not seem to be nearly enough representation or participation by gay and lesbian players in rugby.

There do seem to be quite a number of rugby players who look like they would enjoy representing those of transgender and this is all to the good.

Might I suggest that players wear a rainbow arm band in solidarity and perhaps do a little mincing walk before they indulge in all that masculine hugging when a try is scored?

It would help to show exclusivity and would be welcomed by all I’m sure.

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- weekend event guide Friday 7 Pollard Park Blenheim’s premier Pollard Park is Marlborough’s showcase with 24.6 ha of wooded parkland, meandering stream and golf course. Also included are: Floral gardens, Playground, Rose gardens, Native rockery, Rhododendron Dell, Scented garden. Main Gates, Parker Street.

Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve Midway between Blenheim and Nelson on State Highway 6, from the car parks the main paths in the reserve explore the forest and riverbanks. They are wide and gentle, beyond these paths, and across the Rai swing bridge there are several other tracks.

Renwick Domain Skate Park Renwick Domain is home to a 1300 m2 concrete skate park featuring a spine, wedge, fun box, one-quarter pipe, drop in and grind box. Access: Uxbridge Street, Renwick.

Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.

Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Rainbow Ski Area See www.skirainbow.co.nz for more details.

Millennium Art Gallery Brian Brake, this exhibition offers two slices from Brian Brake’s career: photographs of China in late 1950s, and those of Japan in 1963 and 1964.

Kerry Hines-Young Country Young Country is a fresh and engaging exhibition that brings together nineteenthcentury photography and contemporary poetry to offer a new and often surprising view of New Zealand’s past.

Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square.

Yealands Art Gallery Members’ Annual Exhibition.

The annual members’ exhibition, including many well-known Marlborough artists.

Prizes awarded in categories in Oil/Acrylic, Pastel, Photography, Prints/Drawing, Watercolour, Weaving/Pottery/3D. The Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Saturday 8 SeniorNet Marlborough Sounds Come along and find a course that you’ll enjoy. St Luke’s Linkwater, 10.00am – 3.00pm.

Wither Hills MTB Park The 40 hectare Mountain Bike Park offers a variety of rides and the Mt Vernon Traverse is a challenging ride over the ridgelines.

There are 3 grades of tracks: Easy, Intermediate and Advanced. Access is via a car park on Taylor Pass Road or via the popular Stockyard Track. Most tracks are on steeper terrain more suited to experienced riders.

Conders Bend Mountain Bike Park, is located next to the Wairau River, Renwick side with approximately 6 kms of curved largely flat track.

Rarangi–Whites Bay Track Walk This is a tramping track which must be walked both ways unless transport is arranged. It zigzags up from Whites Bay to the Port Underwood Road through a pine plantation, and then follows the road for about 500 m before descending to Rarangi, near the Monkey Bay track.

Wither Hills Farm Park Loop 1 - Wither Hills Farm Park - Redwood Street entrance carpark. Loop 2 – Wither Hills Farm Park - Quail Stream entrance carpark. Both routes head down an open ridge from Mount Vernon with a continuous view of Blenheim, out over the Wairau Lagoons and on a clear day across to Wellington’s south coast.

Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am.

Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts.

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm.

Phone Rex Carson 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

Sunday 9 Marlborough Kennel Association Ribbon Parade, entries taken 10.15 am Judging 11am, all purebred dogs recognised by NZKC welcome. Public welcome, refreshments available. Clubgrounds Aerodrome Road, Omaka. Enquiries to Sandra Ellis 578 7996.

Ulysses Ride See what the weather is doing and decide destination on the day. Meet at the railway station (south end) at 12.45pm ride departing at 1pm.

Orienteering Winter Series # 3, Brayshaw Park 10am Start.

For further details visit: www.moc.kiwi.nz.

Country Music Club Inc Concert day from 2pm. Everyone welcome and afternoon tea is provided, all local artisits, entry $3 per person. Redwoodtown School Hall.

Marlborough Duathlon Series These are no pressure events! If you are a beginner, then do not fear, you are not alone! You can run, walk, crawl or grovel your way around the run course, and as long as you have a safe bike and a helmet you’re good to go. Wither Hills Farm Park, Forest Park Drive, 10am.

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or mjsrusty@kinect.co.nz.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission.

Associated Modellers Society Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm 4pm $2.

Up & Coming 9 August Blenheim Country Music Club, concert day Redwood School Hall from 2pm. Everyone welcome and afternoon tea provided, entry $3 per person.

11 August Mid-week Market, crafts, jewellery, bric-abrac. Anglican Church Hall, Renwick - 10am -2pm, ph 577 5354 for more info.

13th August Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan at Picton RSA, tickets $20 pp, 7pm.

14th, 15th, 16th August Writers’ and Publishers’ Forum. Picton Little Theatre. Contact Peter or Irene Thomas 027 249 3146 or 03 972 0638 petergoodhope@ gmail.com.

Farmers Market Showcasing the best of Marlborough some of the stalls are Harwood Produce, Koromiko Eggs, Banjo Brews, Traditional Country Preserves, Nuggety Creek, Riverina, Garden Bee Honey, Spudz n Greens. Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local.

15 August Sounds, Salmon & Songbirds Depart from Picton for a trip to Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary, take a guided stroll around the reserve to spot the native birds and wildlife. Back onboard, cruise to New Zealand King Salmon’s Ruakaka farm. Learn how the Marborough salmon are farmed, visit the farm and feed the fish. Bookings at www. marlboroughtourcompany.co.nz or phone 577 9997.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.

Picton Cinemas

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Petanque 10am and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Fantastic Four (M) new Mission Impossible Rogue Nation (M) Mr Holmes (PG) Madame Bovary (M) Minions (PG) The Falling (R16) Marshland (R16) @ EcoWorld Picton Aquarium P: 573 6030 | www.pictoncinemas.co.nz

Floorpride civic theatre

Southern JAm Saturday 8th August 2015 @ 7.30pm

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iSlA GrAnt fArewell tour Friday 21st August 2015 @ 7.30pm

dAffodilS Tuesday 25th August 2015 @ 7.30pm

nZSo – ClASSiCAl hitS Sunday 20th September 2015 @ 5.00pm Pre Show talk 4.15 – 4.45 Wisheart Room

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Wednesday 25th November – Sunday 6th December 2015

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5 minutes with: Tom Knowles Actor/musician

Q A Q A Q A

My last meal on Earth would be...

Lindy’s famous saveloy pie!

Earth meals won’t even compare with the meals we get on Pluto so best fill the carcass with some serious substance before take off.

One of my best holidays was...

Whenever I get the chance to come back to Blenheim and wet the whistle in the local, Biddy Kates! Shout out to Terry!

My guilty TV pleasure is...

A show called ‘This Town’ which gives you a taste of how other people live in New Zealand. If your gonna look it up online then start with the Westport episode.

Q A Q A Q A

I’m inspired by...

Everything around me.

Too often we look too deep and instead don’t take advantage of the things we get for free like the funny people around us!

What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

My last name ; no choice in the matter. Unless I change it to a rockstar name like ‘Butch Dylan’!

Who would you love to have a meal with?

If the Blenheim Sun is paying then everyone is invited!

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What would you spend your last $100 on?

Something I can make $200 on.

What’s next on your wish list?

I’d love to come back to Blenheim to do a sell out show in the old theatre I grew up doing shows in before it’s to late.

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

A show I am in is coming to the Blenheim theatre on August 18 before we tour to Australia.

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By Adam Poulopoulos After six top-ten placings in the last eight years, Julie Taylor stands at the top of the New Zealand Home Loans ladder.

Julie, from New Zealand Home Loans Blenheim, was announced as the firm’s number-one ranked client servicing consultant nationally at their national conference in Queenstown on Saturday night.

Julie has been with the Blenheim branch for the last nine years. In that time she has finished second, third, fourth, fifth, eighth and ninth.

She says she was “pleasantly surprised” when her name was read out.

“I said ‘oh my God!’ I was rapt.

“It’s great Blenheim has the award over places like Christchurch and Auckland, with their prices being so much higher.

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Julie Taylor with her award.

“I don’t do the job for the award. I’m passionate and I love what I do.

“We all want good service whatever the business, and that’s what I think I offer.

“We have a team here in Blenheim, and all credit to them for supporting me.”

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The Blenheim Lions Club is running their annual fertiliser fiesta, and you have until Monday to get your fill.

Fertiliser orders close on Monday, August 10.

The club then delivers your order to your door on Saturday, September 5.

All the money raised goes back into the club.

Earlier this year the club distributed flyers around Marlborough as part of the fiesta, which has been an annual club fundraiser for about 30 years.

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Scott takes top marine farmer award

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The Marine Farming Association has recognised Marlborough man Scott Madsen’s contribution to their industry.

The MFA awarded their Donaghys Outstanding Marine Farmer Award to Scott at the industry’s annual dinner in Nelson last Friday.

Scott Madsen grew up in a marine farming family in Marlborough which operated farms in Port Underwood. He now employs 15 staff growing and harvesting 4500 tonnes of greenshell mussels at farms across the Top of the South.

Pioneering work in producing crucially important greenshell mussel spat was also recognised by the Marine Farming Association, which is Blenheim based and represents Top of the South marine farmers.

At its 42nd annual awards dinner it gave the Sensor Systems Research and Development Award to SPATnz, a collaboration between the marine farming industry and the Ministry of Primary Industries. SPATnz established the world’s first purpose-built greenshell mussel hatchery this year at Cawthron Institute’s Glen facility. It provides an alternative to the variables of harvesting wild spat around the coastline.

The initial benefits are expected to be around $80 million a year by 2026.

Other work on spat production was also recognised by the MFA Merit Award given

Hamish Oakley from Donaghys (left) with Marlborough marine farmer Scott Madsen.

to Tasman’s Andrea Strang who started as a marine biologist in 1996 with Sealord Shellfish, developing the first commercial volumes of spat reared on rafts in the Marlborough Sounds.

The Port Marlborough Environmental Award went to Hika Rountree and Brian Godsiff, two long standing and respected members of the mussel farming industry for

their contribution to the MFA’s Environment Strategy in the Marlborough Sounds and Tasman/Golden Bay area.

Ellie Kerrisk who started her aquaculture training on the NMIT Aquaculture course and was top student for both years and who now works at SPATnz won the Ngai Tahu Seafood Resources award for a recent industry entrant.

Dealing with stressful farming Support for farmers, particularly dairy farmers during the down turn in returns, was vital, but also farmers need to be mindful that they must be careful in alleviating potential stress says Ian Blair, Top of the South Rural Support Trust facilitator.

In a report to a recent Marlborough Federated Farmers monthly meeting he said the Rural Trust was constantly recommending three strategies for farmers: 1. Get a medical check 2. Before the production season with lambing etc, starts get some real time off-farm.

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3. Ensure when talking to your financial adviser that some time off-farm is built into the budget even if it means some seasonal loss.

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Ian Blair reminded farmers the closing date for Rural Assistance Payments would be September 30 . Term of payments will be until the end of February next year.

“These payments are to help rural families where there currently is no income to meet day-to-day living expenses. Application forms are available from WINZ or the Top of the South Rural Support Trust.”

Ian says farmers needed to fully support each other in the tough times and season.

He assured farmers all information would remain confidential to the Trust, including the anonymity of those supplying data or names.

“Understandably there is some stress in the industry over dairy payout prices and weather conditions.”

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Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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SUMMER HOLIDAY WORK OPPORTUNITIES (FIXED TERM) The Marlborough District Council is calling for expressions of interest for a limited number of placements from university students who are interested in working over the next summer period

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Births This Week KINGI, Taina John (7lb 9.5oz) July 22, 2015 LINKLATER, Eleanor Meredith (7lb 1oz) July 31, 2015 O’DONNELL, MacKenzie Lee (8lb 5oz) July 27, 2015 POIHIPI, Hosea Poihipi, August 2, 2015

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GEORGE: Eric Alfred: On Tuesday August 4 2015, passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Bridget, much loved father of Libby, Tim, Eric and Shulah.

Loved grandfather of Maggie. Special thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital, Hospice Marlborough and Alzheimers Marlborough.

Messages to the George Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. At the family’s request, a private service for Eric will be held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz MILLS, Susan Mary (Sue): On Tuesday August 4 2015, peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. Aged 68 years. Cherished mother of Abraham, Katrina, Leann, and Cheryl. Much loved Nana to all of her grandchildren. Dearly loved sister of Marion. Also loved by her many friends. Special thanks to the devoted staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care &Village. Messages to Sue’s Family, c/- 10 Martin Terrace, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201.

At the family’s request, a private service has been held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz Acknowledgment

LOVE, Jack: Lynn, and Jack’s family wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the support shown in the loss of a dearly loved soulmate, best friend and brother. The many meals, cards, visits, flowers and messages have been humbling and overwhelming. Jack fought so hard to stay with us; his strength, his unwavering courage and his zest for life will remain always. Please know that each and every act of kindness shown to us will stay forever. A special thanks to Hospice Marlborough, and Alastair Hebberd and all the team at Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors for their professional care, sensitivity and understanding. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

Makos lock Joe Wheeler has his blood sugar levels tested by nurse Jacqui van der Geest.

Tests aim to pre-empt diabetes

By Adam Poulopoulos Diabetes Marlborough undertook free diabetes tests in Blenheim this week, hoping to educate locals and catch new cases early.

The blood sugar and blood pressure tests were held at New World on Wednesday afternoon.

Diabetes Marlborough president Mike Blair says there is a new diabetes diagnosis every three days in Marlborough.

He says the testing is an attempt to combat an illness which accounts for about 12 per cent of the national health budget.

“We’re trying to pre-empt it. Diabetes is the worst thing health-wise in New Zealand at the moment.

“People don’t know they have it until they

visit the doctor…they’re immediately put on pills and medication, and it costs the health system massive amounts of money.

“It’s like a health warrant of fitness.”

He says catching it early reduces the likelihood of other problems, such as obesity and heart disease, occurring.

“You’ll never see diabetes on a death certificate.

“When you talk to people about diabetes they say it occurs because you eat too much sugar.

“It’s from your lifestyle – if you don’t change that it keeps on coming.”

Makos assistant coach Leon MacDonald and six players, including Blenheim locals Joe Wheeler and Quentin MacDonald, were present at the testing.

Friday FACT Rice flour was used to strengthen some of the bricks that make up the Great Wall of China MGC student support prefect Gloria Harvey, Head Girl Lucy Blakiston and Jess Potter with a mural painted to boost the self esteem of pupils as they walk through the school.

It was all part of yesterday’s ‘I Heart Me Day’ at the school which was part of Lucy’s initial plan when she applied for head girl last year.

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Premier League circus There has been a void in life for the past two and a half months, a void only English Premier League football can fill.

This weekend, that void disappears.

Off-season intrigue has been kicked up a notch by a colossal TV deal which has seen clubs splashing the cash with voracious enthusiasm, finding thousands of pounds behind every seat cushion they come across.

Through the transfer window storm champions Chelsea and Arsenal have been at the eye.

Arsenal have signed only standout Chelsea (second-string) goalkeeper Petr Cech, and Chelsea have added Radamel Falcao on loan and Stoke stopper Asmir Begovic to replace

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piece of pizza at the theatre and then decided I wasn’t hungry.

United have signed two ‘schure’ things to bolster their midfield in Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin, then parted with 30 million pounds to lure forward Memphis Depay from the Dutch league.

It all starts when United play the mighty Spurs on Sunday morning.

Buckle up.

There’s also a large rugby game happening in Sydney tomorrow night, which serves as a lead-in to the football only by the time it is being played.

The All Blacks will have to be at their best to tame a much-improved Wallabies outfit, but more on that later.

Cech.

Both managers, Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho, have gone with the ‘less is more’ philosophy, hoping stability beats upheaval in the long-run.

Meanwhile, in Manchester, both City and United have decided to play some fantasy football, spending the kind of money I don’t even have in my dreams.

City found nearly 50 million pounds to spend on Raheem Sterling, making him the most expensive English player in transfer history.

He could be the biggest hit Manchester’s seen since Oasis sang ‘Wonderwall’ or the biggest waste of money since I spent $9.50 on a

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Adam Poulopoulos

Entries are still open for the Woodbourne Half Marathon later this month.

The event is being held on Sunday, August 16.

For more information, visit the Cool Running website.

Polo A series of the South Island Open Polo Tournament is coming to Blenheim later in the year.

The first series of the tournament is being held on November 27 and 28.

The other two series are being held in Canterbury before the final at the Port Hills on December 12.

Unified second XV near season climax

By Adam Poulopoulos It is cr unch time for the Marlborough Boys’ College Second XV rugby side, who sit third in their division with semi-finals fast approaching.

MBC beat Nelson White 28-17 last weekend to take third on the Tasman under-18’s ladder with two weekends to go. They have a bye this weekend, before playing fourth-placed Waimea in the final weekend.

MBC are in a three-way race for the final two semi-final spots with Waimea and 5th-placed Nelson Blue, who both have two games remaining.

Manager Brian Milne says the 27-man squad has hit its straps at the right time, led by their forward pack and particularly number 8 Dylan Burns, who is the team’s top try-scorer with 11.

The squad has been bolstered by a group of players from Queen Charlotte College, and relatively few injuries in the first XV, which

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Squash A group of Marlborough players is heading up north for the National Secondary Schools Squash Championships this weekend.

The championships are being held in Palmerston North, starting today and ending on Sunday.

Cycling Blenheim-based cyclist Georgia Catterick has been selected in New Zealand’s six-person junior squad to compete at the UCI Road World Championships in Richmond, Virginia.

Catterick will compete in the road race and time trial at the championships, which will be held from September 19-27.

The MBC second XV before a pre-season match earlier this year. has reduced the number of promo“It’s not easy to stand down tions to the top side. but that competition in the squad Milne credits coaching team brings out the best in the players.

Graham de Boo and Dave Paul “Their motto is ‘brothers’ and for installing unity in the squad. they do play like brothers. There’s “When the coaches gel really a good bond which every good well it transfers over to the team. team should have.”

“They get 22 or 23 players He says the travel has also helped to training every Monday and bring the team closer together.

Wednesday, and to the boys’ credit “You share losses on the way those who have to stand down on back but you also share the wins. the Saturday take it well.

“The laughter in the van on the

way back is always a bit louder after a win.”

He says the squad is aiming high, even taking into account runaway leaders Motueka.

“Both times we’ve played them we’ve lost to them, but both times we’ve thought we could have done better.

“We’ve got a real shot at winning this grade.”

Cyclocross The final round of this year’s Bikefit 2015 Cyclocross Marlborough Series is being held next weekend.

The meet is scheduled for Saturday, August 15 from 6pm at Athletic Park.

The meet is not for points.

Registration is on the Bikefit website, and from 5:30pm on the day.

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11:09am 11:33pm Rise 5:58am Set 4:24pm

NOTE: Wairau Bar tide times are based on Wellington plus 2hrs 2mins.

Wairau Bar tide heights are Wellington heights as no height data is available.

Not for navigational purposes.

Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa www.tidewiz.com www.tidespy.com

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The Sun

Friday August 7, 2015

Planitherm Xn So thermally efficient, it’S like double double glazing. ®

What is Planitherm ? ®

52%

Planitherm is no ordinary double glazing. By using an advanced coating on the glass, it reflects radiated heat back into the room, capturing free energy from the heat and light of the sun.

Planitherm reduces heat loss by up to 52% compared to standard double glazing.

reduced heat loss compared to standard double glazing

• Advanced glass coating • Reflects heat into room • Lets in lots of light

A warmer and lighter home Planitherm double glazing provides significant improvements over standard glazing. And with less tint than other Low-E glass, it provides better visual clarity, and allows in more light.

78%

• Superior thermal efficiency • Improved clarity

reduced heat loss compared to standard single glazing

Maximise your power savings By optimising your reflected heat with Planitherm double glazing, you’ll require less power to heat your home. Instead, you will be harnessing free energy from the sun’s heat and light.

• Use less power • Free solar energy

48% more savings than standard double glazing *Estimates are based solely on glass (20m2)

A more consistent temperature Planitherm’s superior glazing insulation reduces the cold spots and drafts usually experienced near windows and doors. And because the interior pane is kept closer to room temperature, condensation is less likely to occur

Planitherm® XN

Planitherm®

Standard Double Glazing Single Glazing

20°

Best

Better

Standard Poor

Minimum temperature the WHO recommends for children

• Reduced condensation • Less cold spots and drafts

Talk to us about retro double glazing and upgrading your existing double glazing.

Norm Fowke Glass a division of the Viridian glass limited Partnership

P: 578 0850 | F: 578 0977

15 Bomford St, Blenheim • www.viridianglass.co.nz