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Last drinks!

By Bill McElhinney It’s last drinks at the Junction Hotel, Spring Creek, on Saturday, as popular publicans Mike and Hazel Pink prepare to pack up and move on.

The Junction Hotel has been bought by South Island fuel retailers Nelson Petroleum Distributors (NPD.) The company is taking over the whole site to establish a 24/7 self

service fuel station.

“It has been a long journey,” Mike says.

“We started negotiations 18 months ago and the cut-off date has been extended month by month, but now we have to be out by Sunday.”

The couple are looking forward to taking a well-earned holiday when they‘ve finished moving out.

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Mike and Hazel Pink will be pouring the last drinks at the Junction Hotel, Spring Creek, on Saturday night before the hotel closes to make way for a fuel station.

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Junction Hotel closes on Saturday Continued from page 1.

“It’s a seven-days-a-week job,” Hazel says. “You hardly ever get a day off, so we’re really looking forward to a break.”

Mike, who has been in the hospitality trade for 55 years, formerly ran the popular craft beer establishment The Old Bank at Redwoodtown, before taking over the Junction Hotel in 2017.

Work on the $5 million Spring Creek roundabout began shortly after Mike took over the business, and the ongoing road works, which blocked traffic from getting to the hotel, nearly put him out of business.

Mike had to lay off staff and watched his takings decline by 75 per cent as the road works went on for nearly a year.

However, he struggled through and business eventually built up again.

“We’ve got a great bunch of loyal local clients,” Hazel says.

“We’re like the heart of the community. We keep an eye out for each other and if we haven’t seen some folk for a while, we’ll go and check on them.

“Mike had a shoulder operation a while ago, and the regulars won’t let him cart the firewood in, they do it for him.”

Another person they will miss is Spring Creek local Claudina Odell, who has been the cleaner at the hotel for 30 years.

“We took her over as part of the chattels,” Mike jokes.

“She’s come in every day except Christmas day and Boxing Day. “And we’ve had a great relationship with the Spring Creek Motels and Spring Creek Holiday Park. They send people to us if they’re full and we do the same.

It’s been a real pleasure to work with them.”

Mike and Hazel did have longterm plans to develop the site with Hazel, a qualified beauty

The Junction Hotel has been sold to NPD who will demolish it and build a 24/7 fuel stop on the site.

therapist, planning to establish a salon at the rear of the hotel.

And in 2017 the Junction Hotel was runner-up in the Society of Beer Advocates National Restaurant awards.

Although Mike and Hazel will be

taking a break, they are not planning to retire yet.

Mike has already set his sights on his next venture, a cafe/bar in Picton which he plans to have up and running in time for the summer trade.

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Construction of NPD’s new selfserve discount fuel site in Spring Creek is about to begin.

NPD has bought the Junction Hotel, which will go to make way for the new self-serve station.

It will be open 24/7, with a large forecourt and eight refueling positions.

“The demolition of the existing buildings on the site is about to begin,” NPD CEO, Barry Sheridan, says.

At this stage, the Spring Creek site is scheduled to open in November.

“We’ll be announcing the official opening date closer to when the site is due for completion,” Barry says.

Because the site will be run with

significantly lower capital and operational costs, NPD will be able to offer discounted fuel prices, Barry says.

“We’re looking forward to continuing to provide our discount fuel offering to the Marlborough region,” Barry says NPD Spring Creek will offer 100Plus, NPD’s popular high octane performance petrol, in addition to Regular 91, Premium 95, and Diesel.

NPD 100Plus has been independently tested and proven to maintain its octane rating for at least 12 months, making it perfect for motorists, racing enthusiasts, and boaties who are looking for improved engine performance or who need to store fuel for periods of time.

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Sophie to sing as Gin Sophie Kilworth will be performing in Stars in Your Eyes as Gin Wigmore.

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By Celeste Alexander Aside from practising her guitar performance and sourcing temporary tattoos, Sophie Kilworth is ready for her Stars in Your Eyes performance as Gin Wigmore.

The 22-year-old barista/ waitress is excited to be stepping out on the stage for the charity contest which takes place on August 17 at the ASB Theatre.

Sophie is one of 10 contestants who were selected for Stars in Your Eyes. The event is a joint fundraising initiative for two local charities, Creative Kids Trust and Fulton Foundation Marlborough.

“I have wanted to enter for a while now and I love the fact that Stars in Your Eyes is charity based. I love music and thought ‘why not?’” Sophie says.

Growing up, Sophie enjoyed singing and would regularly annoy her sisters by playing her Christina Aguilera single over and over.

“It was a three-song single of her song Candy Man

and I sang along to it all the time. It drove them nuts,” she laughs.

Sophie was 12-years when she first sang in a competition and went on to do more singing at college with the senior choir, Bella Voce (now Ovation), and vocals for a jazz band.

She has since performed with her guitar and electric piano at open mic nights in Blenheim and Picton, as well as some gigs at local restaurants including where she works at Saveur Café Bistro & Patisserie.

“I like to take pop songs and jazz them up, slow them down… putting my spin on them really,” she says.

“What attracted me to Gin Wigmore was that her voice is not your normal pop voice. I love her music because it’s so different and I look up to her as a musician.”

There won’t be too much clothing wise that Sophie will need to change for stage performance, Sophie says.

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clothing to Gin already but she has a lot of tattoos and quite heavy eye makeup, so those are things that I will be working on.”

For her performance, Sophie has opted to play guitar as well as sing for “something a bit different”.

“I’m lucky that I have time to prepare so I can be 100 percent ready by the time the show comes around, but honestly I’m just excited and nervous,” she says.

Each contestant has chosen a charity which will benefit from any winnings.

Sophie has chosen Plunket NZ. “I think they play an important part in helping parents, particularly first time parents. Just talking to my mum and grandmother, Plunket helped them through hard times and they were so grateful,” she says.

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Collision at intersection A driver appears to have failed to give way at the High Street - Henry Street intersection, near Seymour Square, on Monday morning.

The collision caused serious damage to the front of a silver Honda Civic and moderate damage to the front of an SUV. A police spokesperson said they were determining the cause of the crash and it was too early to say if charges would be laid.

Plastic bags banned A ban on plastic shopping bags came into force on Monday, prohibiting retailers from supplying single-use plastic bags. Those who do could face a fine of up to $100,000.

All plastic bags with handles, including thicker boutique style bags, and any described as biodegradable, fall under the ban.

Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said discussions around a potential ban started following an outcry from the public.

“My Grandmother didn’t use plastic bags, it’s just a habit that we got into and it’s a habit we can change.”

Celebrating Sister City This year marks 30 years of sister city relationships between Marlborough and Japan.

Marlborough has two sister city relationships with Japanese cities Tendo signed in 1989 and Otari signed in 1991. Because of these agreements, hundreds of young people have spent time in each other’s countries, learning and enjoying the cultural differences.

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Will Sagar and Lyra Lynch cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Pollard Park's new play equipment, in particular four musical instruments funded by the Differently Abled Children of Marlborough group.

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By Celeste Alexander Sunday was a day of celebration for members of the Differently Abled Children of Marlborough group as they took part in the official opening of play equipment at Pollard Park.

What’s unique about this is that the group fundraised for musical instruments and a Liberty Swing to be installed at the park.

Spokesperson for the group, Alana Sagar proudly spoke at the opening, thanking all of the businesses, charitable

organisations, individuals and the Marlborough District Council for supporting their cause.

“We did it with your help”, she excitedly exclaimed.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout our journey.”

It’s been a huge effort for the group, made up of parents who are passionate about advocating for those most vulnerable in the community.

A donation from the Freemasons Lodge Eckford No 334 of nearly $10,000 went

towards the Liberty Swing and xylophone, $7500 from the Blenheim Rotary funded the Sumba Drums, and donations from Blenheim and Picton Lions, local school fundraisers and raff les helped to fund two more musical instruments.

“We would also like to thank young Lyra Lynch (5) who held a bike-a-thon and biked the distance of Blenheim to Picton, raising $1600,” Alana says.

Lyra cut the ribbon alongside Alana’s eldest son Will.

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Nice day for a dip

By Celeste Alexander When Picton man Stu Lockie took the plunge into the water during the More FM Midwinter Swim in Picton on Sunday, little did he know he would be walking away with a brand new heatpump.

Stu was the major spot prize winner and says the cold water “was worth it”.

“It was tough going in… It wasn’t that warm but it got better,” he laughs. “The heatpump is a great prize and I’ve already got a spot in mind for it.”

The Midwinter Swim was

sponsored by Cuddon Ltd who donated the Toshiba heatpump with installation, and was attended by a large crowd.

People of all ages turned up wearing tutu’s, superhero costumes and onesies. There was also a dinosaur and a storm trooper who went on to win spot prizes.

Bex Gardiner who was voted by the public to lead the swim, warmed up the crowd with some dance moves before taking the plunge herself.

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Blenheim woman leads Lions Clubs

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim woman Helen Williams will lead the Lions Clubs of New Zealand and the Pacific from the beginning of this month.

Helen, the local Lions Clubs District Governor, has been elected as the Council Chair of the Lions Clubs of New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Helen and husband, Malcolm, have had a long association with Lions. Malcolm joined the Foxton Lions Club in 1987, and although Helen had an association with Lions, she did not officially join Blenheim Lions until 2015, when she retired from her role as Principal at Rapaura School.

“When I retired from the school, I found I could use my management and leadership skills with Lions,” Helen says.

“Lions is the largest humanitarian service organisation in the world, with 1.4 million members in over 200 countries.

“Locally we focus on community needs, but internationally Lions have tackled issues such as restoring sight, child cancer diabetes and the environment.

“On the local level we have provided firewood for people in need, helped at the Blenheim School gardens, helped maintain

the Falcon Trust, knitted quilts for the Wairau Hospital neo-natal unit, beanies and slippers for local kindergartens and raised funds for organisations such as Women’s Refuge, Crossroads, St Marks and the SPCA,” Helen says.

Lions also collect eyeglasses and sunglasses for the Pacific Islands and help when natural disasters such as earthquakes strike, help organise diabetes screening and sponsor emotional and skills learning programmes in schools.

The local clubs include Blenheim, Beavertown Blenheim, Seddon, Renwick, Havelock and Picton.

There are also Leo clubs for youngsters at Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges and Rai Valley School.

Helen’s new role will include ensuring the national office and national programmes operate effectively, and she will travel around the clubs to help build leadership skills.

There will also be some international travel to places including Indonesia and Australia, but the next trip for Helen and Malcolm will be to Milan this week for the Lions Clubs international convention.

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By Bill McElhinney Community hubs in Marlborough will be used by Police to collect firearms handed in during the buy-back and amnesty.

“These collection events are at community sites that will be familiar to locals. Police want to make it as easy as possible for firearms owners to take part,” Police Minister Stuart Nash says.

The first Marlborough buyback event will be at Endeavour Park, Picton, from 9am to 12.30pm on July 28.

This will be followed by a buy-back in Kaikoura at the Kaikoura Harness Club from 9am to 12.30pm on July 29.

There will be two buy-back events in Blenheim, both at the Waterlea Racecourse from 11am to 2.30pm, on August 3 and September 14.

“We have heard from firearms owners that they have busy lives and just want to get the handover done easily with minimum fuss.

Police have provided guidance and advice about how to ensure the process goes smoothly,” Stuart says.

“Most of the details can be completed online. On the day, firearms owners should turn up with their personalised reference number, bank account details, their firearms licence, and a photo ID. The firearms should be cleared of ammunition and in a safe carry bag.

“The buy-back and amnesty ends on December 20. Police are regularly updating their website with advice and answers to frequently asked questions.

“Police want to work closely with firearms owners to help them comply with the law. The prohibition of military style semi-automatics was not directed at the vast majority of law abiding firearms owners. It was designed to ensure the events of 15 March never happen again,” Stuart says.

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Q: What are you looking forward to at the Marlborough Book Festival?

Dane Prescott Blenheim This year I’m looking forward to Shayne Carter, from Straitjacket Fits, but also the historian Vincent O’Malley. I’m quite keen to go to his New Zealand Wars talk. We went to the poets Selina Tusitala Marsh and Glenn Colquhoun last year and I really enjoyed it, it was something different and really entertaining.

Christine Andrews Blenheim I’m really looking forward to Grahame Sydney, I’m going to two of his sessions. He is such an incredible painter and he talks really well. The most stand out one I went to last year was Tom Scott, he was amazing. He was so funny and interesting and poignant.

Peter Jerram Blenheim I really enjoyed Tom Scott last year and this year I’m looking forward to hearing Vincent O’Malley, the historian, interviewed by Ron Crosby.

(Peter Jerram has been a guest author and MC at past book festivals.)

Sally McLennen Blenheim This year I am really excited to go to Emily Writes. I read both of her books and as a parent I find her very funny and relatable. I’m making an event of it and having some wines with friends beforehand. In the past I have been to Nicky Hager. I found that really interesting.

Tania Miller Blenheim I always try and go and see somebody I’ve never heard of. This year it’s Kate Duignan, author of The New Ships.

Will I laugh, cry, or both? The Marlborough Book Festival is the best weekend for book lovers. My favourite venue is the Cloudy Bay Treehouse.

Megan Rosene Blenheim I haven’t actually been to the book festival before so I’m really looking forward to going this year. I’m looking forward to hearing Anne Kennedy speak at Spy Valley, I’m sure she will be really interesting, and I’m looking forward to seeing Emily Writes. I love her writing, it should be fun.

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It won’t reduce the number of vehicles travelling south. So many residents are amazed that the authorities have opted for a new bridge instead of doing the

sensible thing and putting in a traffic bypass at Spring Creek through to Riverlands.

Imagine Grove Road and Main Street without all the south bound traffic. And imagine the reaction of all those truckies!

The Blenheim councillors who live in areas north, south and west of Grove Road have no idea

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There are three petrol station and five well-frequented food outlets on these roads.

Did these businesses and the rates they pay influence the decision to build a bride instead of diverting south bound traffic?

Why were Marlborough ratepayers not given the option of having a say on this important issue?

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Poor, poor Central – and some of South – America. How sadly true is the expression “the almighty dollar.”

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Letters to the editor Bike to school Dear Ed, It was great to see school pupils throughout New Zealand marching to make people aware of climate change. Well done!

Maybe these students, big and small, could start the ball rolling by

biking or riding scooters to school.

There would be no more student cars or mums and dads dropping their kids off.

Imagine the drop in fuel consumption and exhaust fumes, and fewer cars on the roads.

The kids would be fitter and have less time to play on their electronic devices and parents would have more time to themselves (which they might spend in their vegie gardens!)

With no deadlines to meet, the

number of cars on the roads at before-school and after-school hours would decrease, making it safer for cyclists, and there would be less air pollution.

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elderly, as before the bus left on the hour for each stop.

Not only has Saturday been chopped back earlier to leave town, so have the afternoons, Monday – Friday, meaning peo-

ple will have to find alternative transport home.

What we could have done with from town is a 3pm bus so people didn’t have to go home so early.

But the schools always interfered.

Makes one wonder how Christmas time will be when it comes.

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What a shambles. So sad.

The hours will now throw a lot of people out, particularly the

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Council replies: The Marlborough District Council has agreed to move away from installing water meters on all Renwick and Havelock properties, unless the property owner is being disadvantaged.

The council’s operations and maintenance engineer, Stephen Rooney says in cases where multiple properties stem off a main water meter, attached to a main water pipe, water connections can be difficult to find inside some properties. The council also requires an access agreement with homeowners to install meters on individual properties.

“The alternative will see a main water meter installed on the street outside a property.

A check meter will be made available to property owners, at no additional cost, if they are

likely to exceed the base rate allowance, and their water comes from a shared connection. This will enable each property owner to gauge and manage their own water use,” Stephen says “Of the 950 properties in Renwick, 90 are on 30 shared connections. Many of these are units or townhouses which will probably not exceed the 200 cubic metre (200,000 litre) base charge. The same goes for Havelock where, out of a total of 350 properties, 40 are on 20 shared connections.

“Council will work with Renwick and Havelock property owners to ensure they all have the opportunity to discuss the best option for their property. A letter to each property owner will explain the options available and outline the access agreement requirements should the property owner decide a

Old Man’s Beard Dear Ed, I took a Sunday drive up the Northbank, and then some country roads and along the stop bank of the Wairau River and could not help noticing the flourishing Old Man’s Beard vines everywhere.

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Water meters and water use Dear Ed, Last year the Marlborough District Council railroaded a proposal for all properties in Renwick to have water meters.

The council has monitored several properties for water usage and settled on an average property usage.

Now the council is proposing we play ring-a-ring-a-rosy with our neighbours and share a meter.

Our neighbours have a spa pool and a swimming pool. We have neither.

Are we going to be obliged to share that usage?

My wife and I go away in our camper van for up to six week to two months a year, so use no water in that time.

Is the council asking us to pay our share of our neighbour’s water use?

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check meter is best for them.”

Any check meter must be able to be installed practically and economically. The property owner will also be required to give council permission to install, maintain and read the meter.

Fulton Hogan was awarded the contract to install the water meter boxes and will begin work in the next few weeks. The work is expected to take around nine months to complete. Once the meter box and manifold installation has been carried out, the main meters will be installed, along with the check meters, if requested by property owners.

Council is also considering a change to when it will begin billing water users for their water. It is now likely that Renwick and Havelock residents won’t be billed for their water use until 2021.

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The removal as a pest plant seems to me an admission of failure.

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A 70-year love story After 70 years together, Ross and Mary Grant are still a loving couple.

Bill McElhinney talks to them about their rich and full life together.

Mary Grant, 94, often wakes in the night and turns to her husband, Ross, 94, and says to him: “How did I get so lucky?”

“And how did I get so lucky?” Ross replies.

The Battys Road couple recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with their extended family.

“But first we had to get the grandchildren to harvest the olives,” Ross says with a grin.

He and Mary have a large section adjoining their historic family cottage on which grow olive and fruit trees and a large walnut tree.

Ross sells lemons and feijoas from a little roadside stall at the front of their home.

He’s had the honesty box stolen and the safe pried open a few times, but it’s “honesty box or nothing”, he says, because he can’t afford to sit out there all day himself.

And it is his loyal – and honest – clientele that keeps him open.

Ross and Mary met in Lower Hutt when Ross was 23. He had left the family farm in the small rural town of Karaka to study at Bible College, with the aim of becoming an overseas missionary.

“I wanted to go to the Belgian Congo to work as a missionary,” Ross says.

He met maternity aid and dental assistant Mary while he was studying, and the pair married.

“It was different in those days,” Ross says.

“A married couple often just rented a room in someone’s house, and sometimes just had apple boxes for furniture.”

The planned trip to the Belgian Congo fell through, “Probably just as well,” Ross says, and instead the couple moved north to undertake church missionary work amongst the Maori people, mainly around Tolaga Bay and Hicks Bay. They travelled around in a little Morris Eight car and if there was heavy rain, the fords they had to cross would be flooded, so they would have

After 70 years together, they couldn't be happier. Mary and Ross Grant with the card they received from the Queen congratulating them on their 70th wedding anniversary.

to spend the night in the car.

“It was an interesting time,” Ross says.

“We saw a traditional Maori way of life still being lived there. People travelled on horseback and there were hitching posts outside many shops.”

After a stint in Opotiki Ross and Mary moved back to Lower Hutt where Ross, who had also worked as a joiner and builder, became the founding technician at the Wellington School of Architecture.

“When I was a youngster I left school at the end of standard six,” Ross says, “because I was needed to help on the family farm.

“In those days many young people did the same. Not everyone went on to secondary education.”

But a lack of schooling didn’t deter Ross. At age 50 he sat and passed

school certificate, then went on to gain a Bachelor of Science degree and Diploma of Education while still holding down a full-time job.

About 10 years ago the couple moved from Lower Hutt to Mary’s mother’s family home, the little white cottage in Battys Road.

Mary’s grandparents, James and Amelia Woodhouse, had farmed in Fabian’s Valley before shifting to the cottage in 1915.

“It’s amazing how Mum, in the final part of her life, is back where her life began,” daughter Elizabeth Grant says.

“There have been seven generations of her family in the cottage, and even now, at 94, when we drive around the district she can recall many of the places that are named after her family.

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He kept live donkeys, peacocks and monkeys and visitors were greeted by a stuffed and mounted horse at the entrance to his house.

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The couple had five children, a boy and four girls, 10 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

Although Mary’s health is failing now Ross is still fit and active, although he recently spent his first ever night in hospital with a bout of pneumonia, from which he has now fully recovered.

He remains active in his garden and amongst his trees. “It’s good to be active,” he says.

After 70 years together, they are still very much in love, holding hands and exchanging loving looks.

“It’s been a lovely life,” says Ross with a smile.

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Visit us at the Marlborough Home & Garden Show 5-7 July and be in to win!

It’s exciting to build or renovate a home and to be able to enjoy the lifestyle you dream of, so if you are in the process of planning and designing make sure you head along to the Marlborough Home & Garden Show this weekend.

It’s being held once again at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 and is all about contemporary design, practical advice from industry experts and an abundance of show specials exclusive to those who attend.

The show runs Friday and Saturday from 10am-5pm and on Sunday 10am-4pm.

If you would like to win tickets for the Marlborough Home & Garden Show, the Sun has been running a giveaway which finishes today. To enter simply email your name, address and contact number to: office@blenheimsun.co.nz If you are a lucky winner, the Sun will contact you to come and collect your tickets.

There will also be an opportunity for one lucky visitor to WIN an interior and exterior design package up to the value of $5000 from Blenheim based interior and landscape design studio Collaborate. Simply enter your details into the show entrance iPads to be in to win.

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Great ideas for outdoor living and landscaping If redecorating is on your agenda the Coopers Strip Club will demonstrate removing paint and varnish without sanding on Friday and Saturday.

Time to plan your home improvements Planning a spring or summertime home improvement project?

Winter is the ideal time to start sourcing ideas and inspiration for all your projects. Whether you are looking to add on to your home, refresh the interior/ exterior with a coat of paint or even update the kitchen, you will find plenty of great information and expert advice all under one roof at the Marlborough Home & Garden Show.

There will be everything for building, renovating, decorating, landscaping and much more. Because the focus is on local businesses so you can connect with Marlborough based experts who have everything you need to update your home and garden.

Building and renovating in particular is under the spotlight this year, so go along and discuss your plans with the industry professionals. If your pro-

A new spa and even an outdoor bathroom are exciting ideas to consider.

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provide advice and services for everything from lawn options to choosing plants.

The Marlborough Home & Garden Show makes it easy to give your outdoor living spaces a brand new look in time for summer.

jects are building a new home, undertaking a major revamp of your current property or you have smaller adjustments in mind, the wide range of building and renovating companies at the show can help with all your project requirements.

Plus, with plenty of new kitchen, bathroom, furniture and home décor products to show off to the public, now is the perfect time to give your home a refresh.

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Ask An Expert presentations What better opportunity to ask an expert, than this weekend’s Marlborough Home & Garden Show!

One of the highly anticipated features of the show is the ‘Ask An Expert’ presentations.

This year’s schedule has great ideas to help you put your own home improvement plans into action.

Resident builder Peter Wolf kamp will be presenting his ‘7 Steps to a Better Home’ presentation on Saturday which will be crammed with practical information and advice,

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If redecorating is on your agenda the Coopers Strip Club will demonstrate removing paint and varnish without sanding on Friday and Saturday, and Resene offers hints and tips so you can ‘Paint Like A Professional’.

Blenheim based interior and landscape design studio Collaborate will share their secrets for creating personalised indoor and outdoor spaces that work together.

Solar Electric Technology will also be explaining how to make the most of solar

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New products, fresh designs, insider hints and tips and show only specials will all be under one roof, so grab your family and friends and head along to the Marlborough Home & Garden Show this weekend.

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KIWI CAN CHAMPIONS – RESILIENCE Kiwi Can is the transformational programme reaching over 50% of Marlborough children every week during their years at primary school.

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This action-packed programme, run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, teaches important values like resilience, integrity, positive relationships, and respect.

In Kiwi Can in schools this term it’s been all about resilience! This concept of resilience is explained to children as: “coping with challenges and bouncing back”.

Along the way the children have been learning to set goals for the future, identifying things that might stand in the way of them reaching their goals, and practising strategies to help with problems they may face. They’ve also learned about perseverance, bouncing back from failure, and patience!

Recognising resilience Each of the Kiwi Can Schools has nominated a “Kiwi Can Champion” – a student who has come to their notice, exemplifying resilience in some way. These children are role modelling values we want to encourage and see more of in our community. Our challenge is to think about how we can all include these values in our everyday lives and make them a topic of conversation around our dinner tables and in workplaces everywhere in Marlborough!

Here are the nominations and their stories.

Resilience Means coping with challenges and bouncing back.

Kiwi Can has a history of making a big difference. The proof is in the research, and it shows Kiwi Can: • engages students; • improves listening and communication skills; • helps children play cooperatively and resolve behavioural issues more easily; • builds confidence; and • reduces bullying in schools.

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KIWI CAN CHAMPIONS – RESILIENCE

Tomas Fletcher Havelock School

Age: 8

“Tomas has shown real resilience with literacy this year, flying higher with his reading and becoming an amazing writer. He will persevere until he gets it right, adding words to make it better and to perfect it. When asked if he has shown resilience he says, “I have in my writing because I can add describing words and similes to make it better.”

Akshat Negi

Redwoodtown School

Age: 12

“Akshat has been at Redwoodtown School for 9 months. He has moved countries, learned a new language and culture and embraced his new environment. He has coped with these challenges with a smile on his face and a determination to succeed.

He wants to give everything a go and never steps down from a challenge. Akshat is our Kiwi Can Champion for resilience.”

Stella Brydon

Tua Marina School

Age: 11

“Stella joined us at Tua Marina this year.

Stella is one of life’s quiet souls who demonstrates great self-management and dedication to her work. She never falters when set a challenge. Stella displays significant resiliency around achieving her personal goals. We are extremely proud of your efforts Stella - your quiet, determined approach in all that you do.”

Max Venrooy

Linkwater School

Age: 5

Tanisha Boyd Mayfield School

Age: 6

Paige Sterling

Picton School

Age: 11

“Max has shown great resilience with his transition to school. He starts the day really early to catch a boat which takes him to the school bus. He stays positive all day long, both with his learning and playing with others. He has a great ’cando’ attitude with every new thing that he tries – and always leaves school smiling, on his long journey home.”

“Tanisha was very apprehensive about attending Fundamental Skills at the Stadium as she knew swimming was a part of the programme, but she summoned up the courage to join her peers in the pool.

She overcame so much and gave it a go.

The resilience that Tanisha showed over the 3 days was amazing. She persevered to accomplish new achievements.”

“Paige joined us from Australia last year and demonstrates resilience every day by resolving challenging situations admirably.

Never afraid of a challenge, this year she has taken a leadership position and represents Picton School in netball and gymnastics.

Paige says “sometimes I find the work at school challenging, but I never give up”!

Paige is a real role model at Picton School.”

Jiselle Tipene-Pickering

Grace Boyd

Lily Gardner

“Jiselle has the most brilliant can-do attitude, consistently showing strength of character and resilience, always facing challenges with a big smile! She especially demonstrated resilience on school camp this year, when she tackled a range of new challenges. An exceptionally kind and supportive student whose never-give-up spirit is inspirational.”

“Grace showed extraordinary resilience in her drama classes, as she was trying to learn to project her voice, but just couldn’t do it. She showed tremendous perseverance, kept trying and eventually got there.”

“Our Kiwi Can Champion, Lily has shown great resilience this year both in class and beyond school. Her positive attitude, ability to bounce back and cope with challenges, is an inspiration to her friends and family. A truly outstanding young lady.”

Jesse Storey

Honor Todhunter

Isabelle Stevens

Renwick School

Waikawa Bay School

Age: 11

Age: 7

“Recently Jesse was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and has shown an incredible amount of resilience in dealing with this.

He has remained positive and has tried to return to school and carry on like normal.

Although Jesse knows that this is a lifelong illness, he hasn’t let it hold him back from anything, and we are so very proud of him. He is our Kiwi Can Champion.”

Riverlands School

Ward School

Age: 11

Age: 8

“Honor shows resilience every day, reflecting on how she is doing something. and finding other ways to try it. Reading is challenging - the words are sometimes quite small so Honor has recently learnt to take photos to enlarge them. P.E. can also be a challenge for Honor but she demonstrates resilience by giving everything a go and never giving up.”

Spring Creek School

Whitney Street School

Age: 9

Age: 7

”Isabelle has shown resilience by facing a medical challenge with courage and a positive attitude. She takes responsibility for managing her needs, and is always smiling.”

To find out more about Kiwi Can visit www.dinglefoundation.org.nz/kiwi-can Or connect with us on Facebook

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A little magic helps make life peachy for young James

By Bill McElhinney What happens to you if your parents are eaten by a rhinoceros?

If you’re young James Trotter, you end up living with a couple of awful relatives, cruel Aunt Sponge and Uncle Spiker, who make your life a misery with their constant demands.

However, James does have some friends - very funny but fractious bugs: Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird, and Earthworm.

With the help of a little magic, a giant peach appears in his back yard, and James finds a secret way inside.

He makes his escape with his insect pals, who must learn how to get along as they cross the Atlantic to their new home in Central Park, New York.

Roald Dahl’s magical tale of James and the Giant Peach has been adapted by David Wood as a play for youngsters of all ages, and members of the Marlborough Childrens and Youth Theatre have been busy for the last school term rehearsing for their school holiday production of the show.

“We have about 35 youngsters in each performance,” director, Duncan Whiting, says.

There are two groups who will take turns in each show.

Ladybird (Sophie Baxter), Centipede (Jackson Adams), James (Luka Van Rensburg), Grasshopper (Kennedy Florence) and Earthworm (Robert McKenzie) in a scene from James and the Giant Peach.

Luka Van Rensburg plays James, with Mila Van Rensburg and Ben Gray as Aunt Sponge and Uncle Spiker.

James’ parents, Mr and Mrs Trotter, are played by James Van Asch and Ally Cooper.

Kennedy Florence is Grasshopper;

Jackson Adams is Centipede; Sophie Baxter is Ladybird; Robert McKenzie is Earthworm and Zoe Luffman is Spider.

Amber Wentwoorth and Milly Gielsted are Glow Worm and Silkworm.

“Experiencing childrens theatre

is like a present you and your child can keep for ever and ever. When you come to the theatre with a child, you laugh together, imagine together and make memories that will last for a long time,” Duncan says.

The magical, colourful show is being performed at the Blenheim

Musical Theatre rooms in Lakings Road, starting next Monday with daily performances at 10.30am and 1.30pm until Thursday, July 11.

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Youngsters learn about caring for environment

By Bill McElhinney There’s lots of good kai at Seymour Kindergarten in Blenheim, and much of it comes from the kindergarten itself.

They have eggs from their own hens and a variety of fruit and vegetables from their trees and garden.

At a special lunch recently, at which the kindergarten thanked many of those who had been helping the kindergarten, much of the food served had been produced there.

It was also an opportunity for the kindergarten to present their Enviroschools work, which would lead them to attaining an Enviroschools silver status.

Through Enviroschools, early childhood centres and schools are encouraged to learning about sustainability, Maori perspectives, respect for the diversity of people and cultures and sustainable communities.

“We teach the children about our environment and looking after our earth,” head teacher,

Char Morrison, says.

“We compost, we save food scraps for our chooks, we have a worm farm.

“We’ve planted trees for the birds and flowers for the bees, and we’re currently doing a recycling experiment with the children.

“We’ve left some feijoas and a plastic container outside and the children will be able to see which one is biodegradable.

“We’ve also been running a programme to get plastic out of children’s lunchboxes.

“Now we want some big tanks so we can collect rainwater for our plants during the dry days,” Char says.

Most Marlborough schools and kindergartens are taking part in the programme, Enviroschools regional coordinator, Annie McDonald, says.

Ramona Millen, Enviroschools facilitator and kindergarten teacher, was with Annie to help assess the kindergarten’s progress as they headed for their Silver Award.

ANZ Staff Foundation grant keeps RDA’s horses in peak condition The ANZ Staff Foundation has given $3,000 to Marlborough Riding for the Disabled in the February 2019 funding round to help towards the cost of keeping their horses in peak physical and mental condition, including covering vet fees, dental work, and an equine chiropractor.

The charitable trust is funded through staff payroll donations and matched by ANZ $2 for every $1 donated. It has already given $6million to more than 650 kiwi charities since its inception in 2000.

“We are so grateful to the ANZ Staff Foundation for continuing to support what we do” Barbara Sutton, Funding Co-ordinator for Marlborough Riding for the Disabled says.

“Any assistance we get is invaluable; we wouldn’t be able to operate without it”.

Two members of ANZ’s Blenheim branch visited Marlbor-

ough Riding for the Disabled on Wednesday, 12 June to learn more about what the organisation does.

Marlborough RDA is a voluntary, non-profit organisation which provides therapeutic, horse-related activities for clients with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges, helping them to develop increased ability, indepence and self-esteem.

To continue providing their services, Marlborough RDA must find approximately $64,000 each year to look after their 16 horses. This cost is second only to the cost of wages for their paid part-time staff members.

The ANZ Staff Foundation is calling for applications from registered New Zealand charities for its August funding round – charities can go to https:// anzstafffoundation.anz.co.nz/ for more information and to apply.

Seymour Kindergarten enviro kids Eva Holland, Claudia Duncan and Tanner Blowers with teacher Cherie Shoemark beside the kindergarten's Tree of Life display.

July events Here’s some of what I’m up to this month: 1 July

Blenheim South Rotary Club change over evening, Scenic Hotel, Blenheim.

9 July

Talk to audience about my role as an MP, St. Marks, Main Street, Blenheim, 2:15pm.

26 July

Visiting constituents.

29 July

Hosting new National List MP, Agnes Loheni around electorate.

10—11 July

Electorate road trip visiting local service providers with Matt Doocey, MP for Waimakariri and Opposition Spokesperson for Mental Health.

12—19 July

Out of electorate (contact my office for assistance).

Get in touch if there’s an event you’d like me to attend or if there’s something I can help with: stuart.smith@parliament.govt.nz stuartsmith.national stuartsmith.co.nz This month I will be in Parliament: 23—25 July, and 30 July—1 August but staff will be at the electorate office to receive all enquiries during Stuart’s absence at Parliament.

Funded by the Parliamentary Service. Authorised by Stuart Smith MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

Marlborough RDA volunteer Allan Kay, ANZ Blenheim Branch assistant manager Gemma Kenny, senior business banking manager Bruce Thorpe, Marlborough RDA volunteer Clinton Whyte and young Gordon Minehan who is riding Sundance. Photo provided.

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By Aimee O’Hagan Walking into Marlborough Girls’ College’s former school library, a flash of colour catches the eye.

Investigating it further – following the bright array until she reaches a small room on the right side of the building – a student will find she has stumbled upon the brand new MGC thrift shop; aka, Hidden Treasures.

Items cost as little as 50c and as much as $15.00.

Anybody within the MGC community – teachers, students, senior management, and more – can shop there.

All money made is set to go towards future environmentally-friendly projects at the school. Such projects will hopefully include beehives, tree-planting, and a recycling system.

The idea for the thrift shop was born 10 months ago, when then MGC year 11

students, Olivia Cooke and Hillary Stuart (along with teacher, Michelle Dawson), went for a visit to Nelson College for Girls.

The three were inspired when they discovered that the Nelson college had a thrift shop.

“We thought to ourselves, wow, this is amazing, we’ve never thought of this,” Olivia says,” and is it possible to get it done here at MGC? “We were curious as to how we could improve our school and become more environmentally-friendly by creating the first ever MGC thrift shop – so that students and staff could sell and buy pre-loved clothing, shoes, and accessories.”

Since then, Olivia, Hillary, a nd a g roup of ot her thrift-loving MGC students have been working on making the dream come to life.

“We went through the

principal, etc... and they said, ‘Yeah, sure!’ Olivia explains.

“The only problem we had was finding a room that was appropriate for it.”

She is certain theirs is a thrift shop with an important difference in aesthetic.

“I walk into lots of thrift shops and they’re quite messy... We’ve tried to make ours funky and colourful, to lighten it up a bit.”

According to Olivia, many students “believe thrift shopping is cool and more sustainable” than buying clothes brand new or online.

“At school we’re going to have a box where students and staff can donate clothes... We’ll constantly have clothes coming in.”

If members of the community want to donate items, Olivia recommends getting in contact with an MGC student.

Joshua Guillemot-Roderson and Caroline Perry (pictured) have travelled all the way from the U.S. to be in Blenheim for DANCE On Grove's production of Don Quixote.

Both are professional dancers who are members of the Corps de Ballet and attended world-renowned Houston Ballet Academy.

A "one-off opportunity" to see the two perform together in Blenheim's ASB Theatre, Don Quixote promises to be a colourful and "highpaced" ballet.

There is still one more night to go, so get your tickets for tonight's final performance of Don Quixote.

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By Bill McElhinney A group of hard-working Havelock volunteers are helping other hard-working volunteers.

The Pelorus Area Health Trust, which runs a charity shop in Havelock, has had a very busy year.

The installation of an Eftpos machine, the re-branding of the shop, and the hard work of the group of volunteers who run it, have seen the shop do well this financial year.

As a result, Sandy Inwood from Marlborough Hospice and Sarah Carberry of the Farewell Trust, each received $4000 from Trust members Glenda Davies and Maureen Leggett last week.

The charity shop was set up last year in what was once known as the Treasure Chest, a well-used local shop.

“The Health Trust is all about local solutions for local problems in the health and well being of our community,” Trust member Jenny Garing says.

“As such the board have decided to grant these two one-off donations to local organisations.

“Both organisations do an amazing job for the dying in our community. The Farewell Trust works tirelessly to assist the families of those who choose to die at home, often in remote places in the Marlborough Sounds.

“It means hard work, travelling long distances and providing sensitive and difficult care, for very little recompense.

“In Volunteers Week in NZ it seemed appropriate that money raised by hard-working volunteers was donated to other hard-working volunteers.”

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Cross country fun in Renwick Renwick School invited The Sun along to its annual cross country sports event last Friday.

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EVENT: On the sidelines Young footballers showed up at A&P Park on Saturday morning to play their weekly games. Supporters gathered on the bitterly cold sidelines to watch their sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and friends play football.

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EVENT: Renwick Kindergarten celebration Children at Renwick Kindergarten staged a special Matariki performance for families and friends on Friday morning. They presented The Story of Paua, with music and colourful costumes from the Robyn Simmons School of Dance. Parents were invited to stay on for a special morning tea around a fire outside.

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Welcome to the Cancer Society Marlborough

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JTC Viticulture is a family owned and operated vineyard management and machine harvesting company.

We are looking for a field manager to assist with the following tasks.

• Supervision of labour contractors and their work programme.

• Creating and implementing the vineyard work plan alongside the Operations Manager.

• Phenology, pest and disease monitoring.

• Yield estimation collation and reporting.

Experience in some vineyard knowledge would be an advantage but full training will be given.

The successful applicant will enjoy a varied and interesting role working for a vineyard company with a focus on quality grape growing. Extended hours of work will be required based on seasonal demands.

Interested applicants should apply in writing to admin@jtcvit.co.nz Alternatively, you may call our office on 03 578 5300 if you require further information.

Our team welcomes enquiries from community happy to visit Picton and Rural Marlborough.

Mango Restaurant is celebrating it’s 6th2009 birthday Diary, June-July with their annual charity buffet night on or For more information (including venue details) Wednesday 24th July. 5pm – 10pm.

All proceeds to register your interest in these events, contact 03 579Marlborough.

4379 or marlcaso@xtra.co.nz donated to Cancer Society Yoga Classes Bookings are required, so – gentle and relaxing yoga sessions; bring your loved one or a fellow survivor please call 577 8781 to along for some time out. Tuesdays, 5:30-7.00pm. reserve a table, or for Gynaecological Cancers Network – for more information. women with a diagnosis of Cancer of the uterus, Thanks to Mango endometrium, cervix, ovary or vulva. Thursday, Restaurant for their June 11, 6.00-7:30pm continued support! Sleep Workshops – Sleep disruption is common in people with a cancer diagnosis, making coping more difficult. This course, run over two Daffodil DaySaturdays, looks at practical ways to improve sleep for well-being – Saturday, June 13 and 27.

Multi skilled Machinery Operator We require a reliable, enthusiastic person to join our small but friendly team. This is a full time position, with extended hours required during busy periods such as grape harvest and the peak of spreading.

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Due to our existing staff member returning to Europe we are looking for a passionate and ambitious person to join our small and energetic team. In this role you will assist the Marketing & Sales Manager to develop and implement marketing and advertising campaigns, maintain promotional material, and monitor and update the Estate’s social media channels and website.

The position will ideally suit a bright, enthusiastic individual who is interested in wine, hospitality, marketing & sales. Your creative approach to marketing, attention to detail, strong communication skills, customer service focus, motivation to succeed and ability to juggle multiple tasks, will be the key to your success in this varied, integral role.

Key Responsibilities • Create branded advertising campaigns and support the Marketing Manager by coordinating and collating content • Coordination of events, tastings, travel and promotional activities • Assist in new product and packaging development • Coordinate all wine show entries • Management of despatch wine samples & promotional material • Social media design and management.

• Management of POS stock & liaison with suppliers • Coordinate and execute marketing collateral updates for sales, tasting room and events • Manage general marketing and cellar door enquiries • Coordinate media and press releases Selection criteria • Wine industry experience (advantageous) • Interest in wine and exclusive products (advantageous) • Creative and enthusiastic with good oral and written communication skills.

• Efficient and highly self-motivated.

• Impeccable attention to detail and time management.

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign and Microsoft Office applications Mon to Fri hours to be negotiated with flexibility to suit successful applicant.

If this sounds like you please forward your CV to our General Manager sam@no1wine.nz and copy in owner and Marketing Manager adele@no1wine.nz.

Applications close 14th July.

The position would involve spreading, truck driving, grape harvester driving, tractor work in the vineyard, maintenance of machinery and hands on vineyard work.

Ideally the applicant will have experience driving heavy machinery, a class 5 license and have a good health & safety ethic.

Finding the right person to fit our team is important & training will be given – therefore we are also interested in people that are not experienced but have had farm machinery/ tractor experience & are keen to learn new skills.

Permanent Deliverers School students with parental / caregivers support.

Also may suit semi-retired or retired persons.

If this sounds like you please give us a call.

For more information phone Susan 5777 868

Did youappeal, know that Bowel cancer isaround one of the Our annual flagship street is just most common cancers among men and women the corner. in NZ? Public Lecture – “Reducing the Impact Friday the 30th of August is Daffodil Day. of Bowel Cancer – what can you do?” Speaker Dr A Luck (colorectal surgeon). Come along to There are many ways you can show your support, hear one of Australia’s experts on the subject to in your workplace, in your orJuneRetirement find out school more. Tuesday, 16, 7.00-8:30pm, Village, contact us forScenic more information Circle Hotel (Seymour Street.)about ways you can be involved.

Breast Cancer Support Services, Mid-Winter July 2, 6:30-8:30pm.

If you are able to lend aFunction, handThursday, on Daffodil Day, we would love to hear fromProstate you! Cancer Informal Dinner Meeting – for their partners, Wednesday, July 15, Please phone Hilary on men 579and4379.

The Cancer Society is funded entirely by charitable donations and thanks the Marlborough community for its continued support.

Ph: Melanie on 022 428 1451 Or Email: melaniemarshall246@gmail.com

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Email address: marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz Cancer helpline: 0800 CANCER (226 237) Cancer Society website: www.cancersoc.org.nz for reliable and up to date information, links and chat forums.

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Thank you so much to the committed group of Introducing ourtheir friendly staff Cancer Society volunteers who give time, Margotthis Wilson, RN-Manager and Supportto and energy and skills to ensure event continues Information get better and better each year.Provider Corinne Payne, RN-Health Promoter Thank you also to The Millennium Art Gallery for (relief support and Information provider) the venue, Crafar Crouch, Waste Management Gill, Finance and Retail for Co-ordinator Marlborough and localHilarysupermarkets help Jasmine McDonald, Volunteer Lines with the book collection, Marlborough Co-ordinator and Administrator. limited, and everyone who donated and bought books.

How can we help?

Cancer Society Marlborough, The Cancer Society The is fundedForum, entirely by PO Box 233, Blenheim. charitable donations and thanks the Marlborough Phone 03 579 4379 community for its continued support.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am-4:30pm

Reliable distributors wanted for part time work delivering catalogues and mailers into household letterboxes in Blenheim.

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With the help of volunteers we work with local health professionals and community groups to ensure that information about living well, cancer treatment and support, and survivorship, is available to anyone who needs it; free or Annual Book thank you! withFair minimal charges.

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We are seeking a Cellar Door Assistant Manager to deliver outstanding visitor experience and assist in the day to day running of our Cellar Door, This role 35-40 hours a week and is based at our state of the art winery in Seddon, Marlborough.

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PLASMA CUTTING PCProfiling Ltd now has a new Plasma Cutter and can offer a fast, efficient and precision cutting service at reasonable prices. We can handle all sizes and shapes for Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium from 1mm to 25mm plate thickness.

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TURNBULL, Helen Vaudine (née Le Cren), formerly of Rangiora and Waikawa, passed away peacefully at Blenheim on Tuesday July 2, 2019 on her 83rd birthday. Devoted wife of the late Harley Turnbull. Sister and sister-in-law of Geoff and Christine. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Lewis and Sally, Julie and Jeremy, Tracy and Ian, and Alastair and Amanda. Wonderful Nana of Kirstyn, Danika and Johnny, Summa and Zoe, Jess and Kimberley and Great-Nana of Beauden, Harry, Brodie, Hadley, Maisie, Macs and Hayden. Messages may be sent to the Turnbull Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Special thanks to the caring staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village. In lieu of flowers a donation to Diabetes NZ or Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club would be greatly appreciated and may be made at the service. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Saturday July 6, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

COOK, Kevin Leslie: Reg. No.M80235, RNZAF. 27 January 1944 - 30 June 2019.

Dearly loved husband of Ann; loved father of Darrin, Mark and Glenn; loved grandpa of Matthew, Sarah, Cameron and Liam. Friend of many. Now at peace. Messages to C/- P O Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers donations to the Marlborough Hospice c/- P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Thursday 4 July at 10.00am followed by private cremation at the Cloudy Bay Crematorium.

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

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

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

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

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

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

Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

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Housie/bingo. Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. Every Thursday, 7pm start. Food available.

We now meet at the Baptist Church Hall, Beaver Road, Blenheim. Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am. For more details please phone The Baptist Church on 5783676 or Barb on 0277372403.

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CHERRY Wood for sale. Phone 02108420690.

Are you looking for more contact with rural and out of town clients? We have recently added two new consult rooms to our medical practice in Renwick.

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Our ideal would be physio/midwife/ dietician or another health professional.

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Students battle it out in schools table tennis Debbie Stratford, the Marlborough Junior selector and coach, ran the Mitchell Sports Primary and Intermediate Schools table tennis championships on Sunday.

The boys singles final was between two Bohally students, Peyton Ritchie and Theo Sandford-Jury.

The two Under-13 representative players played a great final.

Peyton took the first two sets with some steady play, then Theo found his range with his forehand drive, mixing cross-court shots

with down the line topspins to win.

Fairhall’s Anna Hurren took the girls title over Bohally’s Grace Straker. Anna showed good technique on the backhand and managed to find the angles with her forehand.

Grace did pretty well to beat Bohally’s Ava Redmond in the semi-final.

Ava did well in the doubles, combining with Anna for a win in the girls doubles final over Grace and Emma Straker (Witherlea).

She then combined with Peyton for a win over Emma and Tama Cresswell (Whitney) in the mixed doubles final.

Peyton joined with Theo for a win in the boys doubles over Renwick’s Bernard Sandford-Jury and Fairhall’s Billy Hurren.

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by Marlborough Table Tennis Association president, Barbara Burkhart.

Other titles decided were.

Boys singles: 3/4th place, Tama Cresswell beat Blake Hebberd

(QCC).

Boys plate: Sam Andrew (Bohally) beat Patrick Andrew (Bohally).

Consolation boys plate: Tommy Phipps (Witherlea) beat Vancouver Sio (QCC).

Classic boys plate: Adam Beattie (Bohally) beat Bernard Sandford-Jury.

Special plate: Billy Hurren beat Oliver Phipps (Witherlea).

Special plate boys doubles: Adam Beattie / Tama Cresswell beat Oliver Phipps/ Patrick Andrew.

Youth, women, and men’s football results Youth 15th – 17th Grade Rangers Citizens 4 : 3 Blenheim Valley Dominators Redwood Wolves 3 : 3 Rangers Rascals Women’s Social Local League BV Chicks 3 : 0 Trojans Women’s Nelson Division 1 BV Bullets 1 : 1 Nelson Suburbs Mayfield Motorworld Men’s Div 3 R2 Redwood Masters 2 : 1

Central Buccaneers Rangers Masters 3 : 0 Call Care Spartans Mayfield Motorworld Men’s Div 2 R2 Novus Picton 3 : 2 Bottle-O BV Masters Call Care Trojans 3 : 2 Rangers Clubs Of Marlborough Mayfield Motorworld Men’s Div 1 R2 BV Cobra’s 3 : 2 Rangers AFC BV MBC 4 : 2 Central Pirates

Rangers Dragons Under 9 Grade player, Sophie Stamp, lunges for the ball! Photo supplied.

Picton golf results

Results from recent matches played at the Marlborough Golf Club.

June 25, women’s 9 hole net medal: Suzanne Clifford 39; Bev Lindsay 41; Neryl Savage 41.

June 26, women’s Avril Watson stableford, div.1: Ann Rutledge 38; Julie Nicolle 31. Div.2: Marie Grant 35; Gloria Rodgers 29. Div.3: Pat O’Brien 33; Viv Bond 31; Christine Armstrong 30; Kath Elley 29.

June 27, men’s stableford, div.1:Duncan Bint 37; Jock Glennie 36; Paul Roughan 36; Malcolm Pettigrew 35; Rick May 35; Chris Henry 34; Julian Terry 33; Ian Newport 33; Arthur Dovey 32. Div.2: Gary Duke 44; Hans Blohm 38; Murray Bishell 37; Brian Chippendale 36; Robin Taylor 34; John Rodgers 33;

Results from recent matches played at the Picton Golf Club.

Saturday stableford: Nephi Anderson 38; Jeff Pascoe 38; Alan Butland 36; Grant Aikman 33.

Sunday, fourth round Business House: Due to inclement weather only 9 holes played.

Women: Marilyn Smith 16; Maria McConway 15, Marilyn Keenan 14. Men: Ant Booker 21; Jeff Pascoe 18; Phil Hawke 18; Clayton Thomson 18; Mike McGuire 18; Trev Gullery 17; Barry Gray 17. Final team sponsors results: Golf Hub 429; Compass Charters 414; Crow Tavern 402; Mint Air 386; Jolly Roger 380; ITM 349.

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Whitehead Park bowls Results from recent matches played at the Whitehead Park Bowls Club.

Wednesday, mixed triples: 1st Jack Humphries, Brian Newell, Ross Neal; 2nd John McCarthy, Dawn Nicholl, Pim Mellish; 3rd Kevin Wills, Bruce Chapman-Cohen, Carol Foster.

Saturday, mixed triples: 1st Barry Fishburn, Mike Pesto, Al Humpries; 2nd Reg Sager, Jeanette Howard, Don Stevenson.

Wairau Valley golf Results from recent matches played at the Wairau Valley Golf Club.

Saturday stableford, men: M. McKenzie 37; R. Bruce 37; A. Ticehurst 33; M. Collins 32; D. Price 32; B. Roughan 32; B. D. Roughan 32; S. Mackenzie 32; B. Lacey 32.

Ladies: M. Hampton 35; E. Brown 34; M. McKenzie 31; M Price 28.

Harrier club events

Marlborough golf results Lyndsay Burrow 33; Robert Hille 33; John McIntosh 32; Charles Leith 32.

June 29, hole-in-one: Marilyn Keenan on No. 5. Women’s net medal, div.1:Amber Boyce 75; Marilyn Keenan 76; Julie Nicolle 78. Div.2: Gloria Rodgers 77; Jackie McGarry 79; Marion Tripe 85. Men’s stableford, div.1:David Lightfoot 42; Chris Dewet 42; Stephen Harvey 38; Ken Eggers 36; Pete Marfell 36; Lance Nuttall 36; Mike MacLeod 35; Andrew Stowell 35. Div.2: Gary Duke 41; Brent Flintoft 38; Trevor McGarry 36; Malcolm Pettigrew 35; Jeff Clarke 35; Colin Marsden 35; Ian Newport 34; Tony Tripe 34; David Wiley 33; Graeme Parker 33; Brian Burgess 32; Jon Nicol 32.

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Men’s overall winner: Ant Booker 132. Women’s overall winner: Di McCarthy 113.

Tuesday, 4th LGU: Overall winner Lynda White, 77nett; 0-26.5 Helen McIsaac 82; Maria McConway 84; 26.6 – 40.4, Sue Hutchinson 83; Joyce McClelland 93. 9Hole winner: Heather Smith net 42.

Thursday: Didie Chevecour 41; Aaron Wilson 40; Andrew Sunley 37; Alan Butland 35; Paul Howden 34; Gary Aldridge 34; Jeff Pascoe 34.

Friday: 9 hole scrambled eggs: Heather Smith 26; Lyn Pawson 24; Lynda White 20; Denise Finch 20; Mary Butler 20; Odette Roper 20.

The Marlborough Harrier Club meets at the Oliver Park clubrooms at 67pm tomorrow for a pack/ training run or walk. Reflector gear is compulsory.

Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome. Everyone is welcome to participate.

On Saturday it is David’s birthday, so what’s more fitting than David’s run at Ngakuta Bay. Meet at 1.45pm ready for a 2pm start.

Come along and brighten David’s life. Look for the Harrier sign.

Message from David: Birthday run July 6. Naturally I would like to see as many harriers/walkers as possible for the afternoon. We will be putting on a “gourmet afternoon tea” in the form of a “grazing table” with a great selection of foods, so no-one needs to bring the afternoon tea.

Harriers are also welcome to stay after the run for drinks, food and social. I am also trying to get some of my old harrier club members from Wellington to come down for the run - there are a few left that don’t need a walking frame! Plus of course some personal friends/ family.

The run will be along the Link Pathway, 6 -10 kms for the run and up part of the Link Pathway and down into Governors Bay and back out again. For the walkers around one hour.

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