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They bought a Boeing!

By Bill McElhinney Neil Mugford went shopping for a set of steps, and ended up buying a big chunk of a Boeing 727.

Neil and his wife, Sue, were out at RNZAF Base Woodbourne on Tuesday with two large trucks to take away their purchases – a Boeing 727 fuselage and a huge wing.

Looking on from the sidelines was Neil’s sister Kay Thomason, who with her husband Lindsay owns and operates Lynfords Furniture in Scott Street.

Neil and Sue run a hire service and garden supplies and landscaping business in Leeston, 30km from Christchurch, and also lease a farm.

Neil had built a tree hut for their four grandchildren, and wanted a set of steps to access the hut.

“I went on Trade Me looking for steps, and this set of aircraft steps came up,” Neil says.

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Neil and Sue Mugford with the Boeing 727 fuselage in the background which they bought from Base Woodbourne.

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727 remains to become a house Continued from page 1.

“We looked at them and saw they were with the aircraft fuselage, so we thought: Why not buy the lot!”

Neil, who is a mechanic by trade, loves to have a project.

He’s done up several cars and built a camper, and the idea of buying the Boeing bits was too much to resist.

“It was on Trade Me with a $1 reserve, and we didn’t have to pay much for it,” Neil says.

“Getting it back to Leeston was the biggest cost.”

Transport involved two large trucks from Jackson Transport in Timaru, one for the fuselage and one for the wing, and a lot of tricky manoeuvring to get them out of Woodbourne.

“They had to close the airfield while the trucks came through,” Neil says with a grin.

“First time I’ve ever closed an airport!”

Neil plans to turn the 22 meter long fuselage into a house.

“The plan is to have it suspended off the ground with something that looks a bit like an undercarriage.

“Then we’ll do up the interior with a galley, toilet etc. We’ll

The remains of the Boeing 727 being eased out of Marlborough Airport, on its way to a new home in Leeston.

put a cantilevered deck at the front so it looks a bit like the nose of a plane, and we’ll also re-attach the wing, which will become a shade area.

“We’re on the main road to Leeston, so it will be visible to a lot of people.

It might even become a bit of a tourist attraction,” Neil says with a grin.

He’s been to the local council to begin the process of meeting all the necessary planning re-

quirements.

“They were a bit surprised to hear about turning a plane fuselage into a house, but they’ve been helpful so far,” Neil says.

He will also have to work with engineers, so the project is going to take a while.

“Probably a few years,” Neil says. But in the meantime the grandchildren will be able to access the tree hut, and they may even have the remains of a plane to play on!

Kay Thomason watches from the sidelines as the Boeing fuselage bought by her brother is loaded on to a truck.

Boeing remains were a training aid 100% LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED IN MARLBOROUGH

By Bill McElhinney The RNZAF acquired three ex-United Airlines Boeing 727s in 1981 for long-range transport to supplement the Lockheed C-130 Hercules fleet, which was heavily committed.

Two of them joined No. 40 Squadron at Whenuapai, while the other one went to Woodbourne as a spares source.

Both aircraft gave good ser-

vice until they were retired in 2003 and replaced by two Boeing 757s.

One 727 was sold to Africa, and the second 727 came to Woodbourne and was used as a ground training aid by both the RNZAF and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology for many years.

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“It was kept in a hangar for six to seven years and then went outside for about nine years.

“Trainees from both the Air Force and NMIT used it to learn about electrical systems, hydraulic systems – they removed components, stripped them and overhauled them as part of their learning process.

“NMIT have kept some of the

components to use in their aviation engineering programme.”

The cockpit was taken to the RNZAF museum in Christchurch.

The remains of the 727, the wings and the fuselage, were put on Trade Me about a month ago, and attracted immediate attention, Peter says.

The second wing also went to a Canterbury buyer, Peter says.

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Too many Blenheim motorists ignoring stop sign rules

By Bill McElhinney What is it with Blenheim drivers?

When it comes to intersections (and roundabouts) too many Blenheim motorists either don’t know the rules, or just ignore them.

New compulsory Stop signs were recently erected at the Muller Road – Weld Street intersections, the site of a number of previous crashes.

Local traffic safety advocates Nigel Perry and Mike McCann recently carried out a mid-week observation at the intersection, once again with disappointing

results.

“We spent half-an-hour there,” Nigel says, “and in that time we observed 58 vehicles.

“Of these 58 drivers, only 16 stopped correctly. That’s to say they stopped even though there was no traffic.

“Thirteen other drivers stopped because there was traffic coming.

“However, half this number, 29 drivers, only slowed down and 11 drivers didn’t slow at all, even though it’s clearly marked as a Stop sign.

“One of these was a big truck and another was a postal van, which didn’t slow when twice going

through the intersection.

“And two drivers also pulled out onto Weld Street in front of approaching vehicles!

“This observation was a real eye-opener,” Nigel says.

It is compulsory to stop at a Stop sign. The rules state you must come to a complete stop, not just slow down.

Stop where you can see vehicles coming from all directions and remain stopped until you have given way to all other vehicles (this includes cycles and motorcycles, etc.)

If you and another vehicle are both facing Stop signs, use the

give way rules. If you are turning right, give way to all vehicles coming towards you who are turning left If you are following a vehicle that stops, you should stop again after that vehicle has gone, even if you think you can see the way is clear from behind the vehicle in front.

If you don’t this might be viewed as breaking the law by the police, even though you may think you have a good view of the road.

This is because the vehicle in front could have been obscuring your view, for example a driveway opposite the road, or other less visible road users.

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Suspicious behaviour at Renwick Marlborough Police have been dealing with disturbing behaviour in the Renwick Domain over the past couple of months. A male was seen lurking around the women’s toilets in the early hours of the morning. He allegedly entered the toilets while a woman was using them before fleeing the area. Any suspicious behaviour should be reported.

Police gun buy back Gun owners can hand illegal semi-automatic and military-style weapons from 9am to 12.30pm at Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton on Sunday.

Positive side-line behaviour Positive side-line behaviour is something local sports clubs encourage, but Marlborough Netball is taking it one step further by rewarding side-line supporters.

Starting this week Marlborough Netball will have people around the netball courts randomly selecting ‘deserving’ people and rewarding them with a block of chocolate.

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ABOVE: The Muller Road - Weld Street intersection is now marked by compulsory stop signs on both sides, but many Blenheim motorists are ignoring them.

LEFT: Blenheim road safety advocates Nigel Perry and Mike McCann.

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On August 3 local police officer and Miss Universe New Zealand 2019 finalist, Hannah McCabe is holding a fundraising dinner and auction at the Woodbourne Tavern & Motels.

This is to fundraise for Variety the Children’s Charity, with 50 percent of profits going to charity and the other 50 percent going towards Hannah’s journey with Miss Universe NZ. Tickets cost $40 for a three-course buffet dinner and are available at the Woodbourne Tavern & Motels.

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St Mary’s boys keen for reunion after 60 years

By Bill McElhinney Some of those fresh, young faces smiling out of this old black and white photo are still around town.

You’d be hard pressed to recognise them, but Mark Peters, Quentin Knudsen and Terry Costello are in there.

So are John Cragg, Brian Dwyer, Neville Patchett, Malcolm MacDonald, Lloyd Bugler, Roger Black and Tony Roche.

It is coming up to 60 years since the photo was taken of St Mary’s Boys School Form 1 and 2 classes.

“Some of us locals have been trying to contact all our old classmates for an informal reunion in March 2020,” Mark Peters says.

“The school used to be taught by the De La Salle Brothers. One of them, Brother Urban, is in the photo. Another teacher, Brother Raymond, was an Australian Rugby League age grade rep.”

The Brothers used to live in Maxwell Rd where Copperbeach B & B now is.

Old Marlburians regular contributor and former Marlborough Express journalist, Phil Campbell has

kept track of a lot of the boys.

“Some of the old boys are still around Marlborough and many others are scattered all over,” Mark says.

“Some, unfortunately, have passed away, but we are hoping to be able to contact most of them.

“We already have probably 50 per cent who have said they will attend a reunion.

“Some of the others we don’t have contact details for, so any who were in that class who haven’t heard from us could contact me and I will bring them up to speed,” Mark says.

The old school that the boys attended doesn’t exist now, but was located on part of what is now St Mary’s School grounds.

There were four very competitive houses at the school, Mark recalls: La Salle, Benildus, Mutien and Solomon.

“We had a lot of fun in a great environment, got up to a bit a mischief but nothing serious, and had an excellent education to prepare us all for college.”

Anyone who has more details about the classes ca n cont act Ma rk on 027 6787 695.

ABOVE: St Mary’s Boys School Form 1 and 2 nearly 60 years ago. Back row- (numbered from left): 2- Neville Patchett, 3- Mark Peters, 5- Malcolm MacDonald, 7 - Lloyd Bugler 11- Roger Black.

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Front Row; 10- Tony Roche.

RIGHT: The old St Mary's boys' school.

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

Construction set to ramp up on Opaoa Bridge project soon Work on the Opaoa Bridge project, north of Blenheim, has reached another milestone with beams being placed on the first span of the new bridge.

NZ Transport Agency says this means the project “is now entering the business end” of work.

Beam placement and deck construction is now underway and will continue through until early next year. While work to date has largely had a minimal effect on road users, there will be some impact as construction ramps up over the coming months.

From late July, the construction of new

retaining walls and pavement from the new bridge to Dodson Street will start, and this work will continue through to the bridge opening early next year.

Roading works will begin next month, on the north side of the new bridge, to tie new pavement into the existing pavement. This work will again continue through to the bridge opening.

NZTA says traffic management will be in place for all of these activities and two lanes of traffic will mostly be maintained. Speed restrictions will be in place for the safety of the public and construction teams, and some activities will require traffic control.

Wheels in motion for Picton bus service An 18 month bus service trial between Blenheim and Picton has been given the green light and will begin operating on Tuesday 6 August 2019.

The off-peak bus service, which will start and finish in Waikawa, will provide two return services on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm.

Between Picton and Blenheim there will be three designated stops, off the main highway, at Tuamarina, Spring Creek and Grovetown.

In Blenheim there will be three designated stops at the Railway Station, Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 and outside Countdown on Seymour Street.

Council’s Finance and Information Supervisor David Craig said within Picton and Waikawa the bus will operate as a hail and ride service.

This means passengers will need to wave the bus down as it travels

along the designated route.

“Maps and timetables showing all of the bus stops along the new route will be available on Council’s website next week. Hard copies will also be available at the Marlborough District Council office in Blenheim, and at the Picton Service Centre and Library,” David said.

Ritchies Transport Holdings Limited was awarded the contract on 26 June 2019.

Meanwhile, Council is continuing work on the trial bus services for Renwick to Blenheim, and the Blenheim commuter service.

“It is intended that these services will be added as a variation to the existing Blenheim Urban Bus Services Contract held by Ritchies Transport Holdings Limited.

“Subject to this process, it is anticipated that these trial services will be introduced in the next three months,” David said.

Positive Ageing – SuperGold Card app on the cards SuperGold Card holders will soon be able to search for discounts through a new app.

As part of Budget 2019, funding has been allocated for the creation of a new SuperGold app, to help show seniors where their card can be used when they are out and about.

The app will be linked to a new website, and will provide a quick and easy way for seniors to find out about SuperGold discounts, concessions and special offers.

As a SuperGold card holder, you’ll be able to access the SuperGold website on your home computer or tablet, or the app on your smartphone, to find out what savings are available and where you can get them.

SuperGold discounts will still be available to everyone with a card, even if they don’t use

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The new mobile app and website will be launched later this year.

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Council has also prepared an information sheet, which will accompany

your rates notice, and outline how rates are spent across the district. You will now be able to see the percentage of rates funding allocated to different activities such as, community facilities, roading and footpaths, sewerage, stormwater and regional development.

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The Sun Smashed shelter We spent the weekend at Marfells. Took the children for a walk down to the pier and showed them a shelter that we could rest in as the weather was rough.

Some senseless person or people had smashed it up and there was human faeces everywhere What kind of person does this?

Get your facts right Re: Inconsiderate. How SELFISH can you get, you can tell that you are only thinking of your self and no one else and what they might be going through to get a house that is warm and dry.

I hope you never have to be in their shoes as if you do you too might be grateful not selfish!!!!!

These are false statements, please get your selfish facts right, talk to the right people don’t assume like you have. Emergency house is not HCNZ wrong facts for a start.

Extra cost As an ex roadworker if some of you moaners should listen to the news. Few months back up north 3 Higgins workers were killed in a road accident.

When that happened all one man road works was stop by NZTA. All work above 65km and some below 50km to do this work you must have a Tmp approval by RCA. That means you need a pilot ute, sign truck and 4 workers to set up. Work may take 5 mins TMP take 1 1/2 hour to set up. All at extra cost to council.

Ridiculous Taxes on cows wind. You may as well tax every person in NZ for letting off wind. How ridiculous.

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Uniforms School uniforms. Fantastic to see the tick to gender neutral uniforms. All in kilts and similar, embracing our true ancient heritage, the 1500 year old people, the Patupaiarehe, the first nation (proven pre maori) to find this land.

Read and much to learn folks. At last common acknowledgement.

Distractions Re driver distraction. What a load of piffle.

Hope your not distracted while driving looking at the trinkets.

Bring it back Burleigh pie shop. Bring back the mutton pie.

Best thing ever.

Nuisance The big grey Persian cat that lives around Dillion St. Owners note it is a real nuisance.

Degrading South Street. Why has the council allowed a section in South St to have army hut type houses put on it so close to the street frontage, degrading the area.

Have some respect Re Please drive slower. Loud subaru 5am every morning Muller Road/Weld street.

I agree, boyracer grow up. It would be funny if you were chased and dealt to. Keep doing it and its likely. Have some respect for others and slow down boy!

Sceptic Can’t choose your neighbours The purchase of homes in Blenheim including making contact with landlords to lease their rentals is coming from the Christchurch methodist mission/housing first who work with St Marks addiction service, gateway housing trust and maataa waka.

CMM provides the Blenheim emergency transitional housing service (BETHS) which provides transitional housing for other households in Blenheim in motels and houses.

Brydan on Rose was purchased by MSD. You can choose your friends but you cannot choose your neighbours.

Do the right thing Bye! Bye! KiwiBank! What a pity our own bank turns its back on people it was meant to have as base clients.

Then another bank has shonky goings-on!

Well past time Mr. Orr looked much more deeply there, and dished out some severe consequences! If you are a shareholder and/ or a customer its time to do the right thing.

Keyed cars Beware when parking in the grounds near A&E Wairau, there is an idiot around who “keys” cars. Must be bored in school holidays!

Oak trees Surely Marlborough Lines can afford underground cables to keep these trees. They bought a winery for goodness sake!

Rent Yep you the taxpayer and the Govt are paying our rent like it should be.

It goes way back before your Great Grandma n Pappy were born.

Land wars, British interests, govt troops, took all the land and now they’re paying all the rents of those displaced by greed a longtime ago.

Indigenous homelessness whilst foreign and local people and companies sit arrogantly on their piece of land once lived on by our ancestors.

Get the picture now?

Rent needs to be paid weekly and on time, see to it.

Question Question for Destination Marlborough. Two hundred plus attending crane conference, why was a selected 3 accommodation houses recommended by Destination Marlborough?

We are all rate payers. We expect a fair go also.

Not a selected few by you. Not good enough, we all pay your wages.

LETS BE HONEST what is the truth about electric cars? What amount of pollutants are there in manufacturing a battery? (5 Years) how long will a battery last?

What is the cost of a battery? Where is all the extra electricity coming from to run millions of cars trucks and buses? Power cuts!

Will a car towing trailer or caravan travel less kms? By how much? Why not promote vehicles that use both fuels, fossil & electric?

I can’t see countries with big populations going electric, let alone cutting emissions of industries.

Donations Agree re: donations in stores but it is the stores fault, not staff.

My daughter works for one store and gets told off by angry customers and then the boss coz she has least donations of all staff.

We can clearly see the donation box so let us choose. Some of us donate in other ways. No one should be pressured - staff included.

Town stocks Bring back the town stocks... and use them as punishment for the imbeciles who did skids and donuts on the road reserve along Taylor Pass Road on Friday night. I will gladly provide the rotten fruit.

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Please stop texting and driving, 3 times in the last 3 days I have watched someone not pay attention to the road or have a near accident because they are too focused on their phone. I am going to start beeping loudly at anyone I see doing this and encourage everyone to do so too.

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Theatrical Bride of the year, enjoyable but a little too theatrical. And as for certain unruly audience members you should take a look at yourselves and curb the liquor.

Doesn’t help To the person: Renting.

You are very quick to judge people, you’ve no idea. People are hurting. Your big mouth doesn’t help.

Pick them up From a smoker. They have been talking for some years now about a “smoke free NZ”. I believe it will happen.

Just want to say if you ‘nit wits’ want to throw your fag ends down in public places when there are rubbish containers to put them in, you are encouraging this no smoking in “public places” to be advanced.

Pick up your butts.

For dinosaurs To ‘Lost Custom’ (txt talk, 19th July), what century are you living in? Cheque books are for dinosaurs. They are out-dated and so inefficient.

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Cat’s story of miraculous survival

By Celeste Alexander One lucky cat is counting what remains of its nine lives after surviving the impossible – two weeks with a jar on her head, unable to eat or drink.

The lucky puss named Gypsy was first spotted at a local vineyard with the jar firmly stuck on her head.

Frightened and desperately trying to free herself, Gypsy was running around trying to find what food she could from bins.

The only way she managed to survive was licking the condensation off from the inside of the jar.

Fortunately for Gypsy, rescue arrived but she managed to evade all attempts to catch her by Marlborough SPCA staff.

For two weeks SPCA worked in conjunction with the vineyard employees to try and catch her by using humane traps, towels, gloves and nets – all to no avail.

Knowing Gypsy’s survival was on the line, her rescuers managed to catch her with a humane trap and she was taken immediately to have the jar removed from her head and her health assessed by a veterinarian.

Miraculously Gypsy survived and didn’t suffer any serious injuries from the jar. She was rehabilitated by the SPCA staff at the Renwick Centre before being sent out to a foster family for socialisation before she could be re-homed.

“Gypsy was not happy about being caught, she had become so scared of everyone and everything. At not even a year old, Gypsy had already experienced the definition of a rough

Work on Police station soon to start

A frightened cat, Gypsy, pictured after she was found in a vineyard with a jar stuck on her head.

She was caught by the Marlborough SPCA, had the jar removed and has since been successfully rehomed. Photo provided.

start to life,” area manager Donna Walzl says.

“We don’t know, and never will know, how the jar become stuck on Gypsy’s head. Curiosity could have got the better of her or there could have been foul play.

“Luckily for Gypsy, not long after she returned from her foster family, she was adopted by a loving forever family that took time to show her the good

parts of life,” she says.

Gypsy is just one of the 41,000 animals that came through SPCA’s doors last year needing urgent help. This week SPCA is recruiting Kiwis to register for its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on August 5 and bake a difference for animals like Gypsy.

“Without the support of our cupcake bakers, rescuing animals like Gypsy simply

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wouldn’t be possible. Cupcake Day makes a huge difference in giving countless animals a second chance at life,” Donna says.

It’s easy to get involved in SPCA’s 11th annual Cupcake Day. You can register to bake and sell as an individual, team or school at www.spcacupcakeday.co.nz Read our SPCA feature on page 9 for more information.

Remedial works to remove the part of Blenheim Police Station identified as having potential seismic issues have been approved, and are due to start in early August.

The works will involve the 1993 additions at the rear of the original Police Station building being removed.

The cell block, which is in this part of the building, will be back in use within eight to ten weeks.

Prisoners that would normally be held in custody in Blenheim will be transported to the Nelson Police Station while work is carried out.

The Public Counter and Watch House will not be affected and will continue to operate as normal.

The staff that were housed in the part of the Police Station will be relocated to the nearby Rangitane House until works are completed.

Marlborough Area Commander Inspector Simon Feltham says he is pleased to be able to get the project started quickly.

“These works will ensure the station is safe for everyone who uses it – staff and public alike.

“We’re committed to keeping the disruption to services minimal, and have a well-considered plan in place to ensure staff can continue fulfilling their duties while the works occur.

“We’d like to thank the public for their patience while this work is undertaken,” he says.

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Friday July 26, 2019

Wet July and it’s not over yet

By Bill McElhinney “Rain, rain go away, come again another day . . .”

But so far this month, the rain has come rather than gone.

So far 11 days in July have recorded rainfall, Rob Agnew, from the Marlborough Research Centre, says.

Currently July 2019 is the eighth wettest on record from 1930 to 2019, but that position could move up in the ranks with a few more rainy days forecast.

The total rainfall from the beginning of the month to July 23 is 111.8mm, whereas the average July rainfall is around 63.1mm The region had persistent rain from about 4am on Friday, July 19 until around 7am on Monday morning.

A total of 48mm dropped over the three days, nearly half of all rainfall for the month of July so far, and two-thirds of the typical monthly average.

Rob says the long length of time which rain fell meant it was not intense but was definitely steady.

The highest July rainfall on record is 174.1mm in 1998, Rob says.

And it’s not just the rain that makes the weather feel miserable.

It is mid-winter and temperatures

Flooding in the Taylor River closed off the popular ampitheatre area and part of ther popular Taylor River walkway.

are cold.

There are fewer sunny days. Sunshine hours are lower in winter and with extended wet weather there is generally little sunshine.

Often with overcast wet weather there is little wind, and in midwinter there is little evaporation so

water lies around for longer.

Topsoil is generally at field capacity so it takes water quite a while to drain away.

Heavy rain at the weekend resulted in the closure of some roads and sport fields, but by the middle of the week roads were open again.

Meanwhile, it has been a fairly mild winter as August looms.

Southerly gales blasted parts of central and southern New Zealand on the first two days of June, with heavy rain close to the coast and alpine passes blocked by snow.

But since then there have been a

few frosty mornings and plenty of fog and drizzle.

Forecasters can’t see any huge change in the next week, although some computer models have been showing there could be the first cold southerly in a while around the first few days of August.

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A farm shed was entered between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning and despite a range of power tools, a chainsaw, and other valuables within easy reach, the thieves were singleminded as to what they were after.

In this case the firearms were stored inside an implement shed that was left unlocked.

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cabinet with a plywood door.

The door was secured with a small gauge padlock.

The offenders have used bolt-cutters to cut the padlock off the cabinet door.

There were three rifles and two shotguns stored in the cabinet. One old side-by-side shotgun in poor condition was left behind.

The Police are waiting on a confirmed list of the stolen weapons, but they are believed to be two .22 calibre rifles, one older and one new, a pump action shotgun and a high calibre rifle believed to be a Ruger .223 calibre Mini 14.

Police are asking firearms owners to check the security of their stored weapons. Ideally they should be locked in a purpose-built, steel gun safe that is bolted to the floor and wall.

If a padlock is used to secure the safe, consider protecting it from being bolt-cut by housing it in a protective metal bell.

If you have any information that may help Police investigate this crime, please contact the police using the police non-emergency number, tenfive (105), the Blenheim Police on 578-5279 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.

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Cupcake Day has been supported by Kiwis for eleven years, collectively raising $2.6 million to help the 41,000 animals that come through SPCA’s doors each year in desperate need of care, shelter and veterinary treatment.

It’s a fun and interactive event and one of SPCA’s key fundraisers. The charity is encouraging keen bakers, workplaces, friends and schools to get stuck into the kitchen and whip up a cupcake storm.

SPCA’s CEO Andrea Midgen is encouraging New Zealanders to register for this year’s Cupcake Day, raising much-needed donations to help animals who are not able to speak for themselves.

“Our need for funding continues to increase and donations are the only way we can help the animals that need us. Cupcake Day makes a huge difference in giving countless animals a second chance at life.”

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Friday July 26, 2019

Get creative for the Show

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By Aimee O’Hagan “Why not show people what you can do? ” Marlborough A&P Association junior vice president, Fiona Higgins, asks.

The annual Marlborough A&P Show – coming up on November 8 and 9 – that we all know and love is being updated (but not completely changed) to go with the changing times.

For many, many years, the Home Industries sector of the show has been a favourite for show goers.

Participants can submit anything from baked goods, to photographs, to knitting and crochet to try their luck at winning first, second, or third place, in multiple different classes.

According to Fiona, approximately 50 people take part each year.

“You can get one person who enters several different sections,” she says.

Home Industries has not only had it’s name changed to ‘Creative Handmade’, but it is also offering two more new and exciting sections for people to submit their creations into.

New sections include ‘Woodcraft’ and ‘Produce’. Produce, in particular, will offer a broad range of new classes, such as

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“Buckets can be picked up from the garden centre at Bunnings.”

The ladies say that the new classes have been introduced so that new opportunities can be provided for everyone.

“We need to modernise and move with the times,” Fiona says.

“It’s such a big part of New Zealand [culture] that we don’t want to lose it.

“It’s bringing the country back to town.”

According to Fiona, the show is onto it’s 147th year. There are approximately 96 A&P shows that are held across New Zealand, annually.

Entry forms and additional information about each section will be available on the Marlborough A&P Association’s website from August 1, and applications for Creative Handmade close on October 19.

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The Nelson Marlborough Jet Boat Association is holding a charity jet boat day on the Wairau River on Sunday, weather permitting, starting at 10.30am.

The event is for families of Active Dads, which is a Barnardos initiative.

The group provides free educational and recreational events for fathers and father figures.

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Collecting your kitchen scraps and organic material and burying the collection will mean less stuff going to the tip and you will be making for better soil and gardens with healthier plants.

GARDENING THIS WEEK Waste not, want not: By Wally Richards I remember that saying from my childhood and was often told it when I was going to throw something out that still had some use.

Two events happened recently that prompted me to write this article.

One was news on TV which showed masses of fat in the sewerage system, an ugly looking sight and a nasty job for those that have to unblock the drains and pipes.

The other was a question from a reader about how best to dispose of kitchen scraps if you do not have chickens or a worm farm.

One of the best methods was to dig a trench in the vegetable garden two spades deep and the width of the garden.

Kitchen scraps would be placed into one end of the trench and lightly covered with soil. More would be added progressively till the trench was full and covered with soil.

A new trench would then be dug beside it and this repeated till that was full also.

The result of this created tremendous food value for the ensuring crops and massive populations of earthworms, as well as teeming soil life.

This method is easy if you have bigger gardens, but not viable on smaller sections with minimum garden area.

Yet with a bit of forethought a similar method can be still done.

For a gardener to throw out top quality plant food then go down to the garden shop and buy food that

is likely inferior to what you threw out is showing a lack of forethought.

So here is what you can do: have a container with a lid that you can place kitchen scraps and organic material into in the kitchen. You can use a plastic container but this will absorb odours over time as plastic absorbs.

A stainless steel container with lid is best as they are easy to clean.

Write on the side: Scraps for Plant Food.

Sprinkle some baking soda or garden lime into the bottom of the container. This reduces odours, and then start filling. If it starts to smell sprinkle more baking soda or lime.

If you are placing a lot of citrus peelings into the container then give it a good amount of garden lime to offset the acidity of the peelings.

When the container is about full take it outside and dig a hole in any of your gardens, but especially vegetable garden or near the drip line of fruit trees.

The same applies to raised gardens: make a hole, pour the contents of your container in and cover with soil.

A couple of handfuls of garden lime before you cover will aid in the composting of the scraps.

Collecting your kitchen scraps and organic material and burying the collection will mean less stuff going to the tip and you will be making for better soil and gardens with healthier plants.

Another recycling tip for gardeners is the use of a green crop in

winter time.

Sow seeds such as mustard, lupin, peas, clover etc to grow through the winter instead of weeds.

These are normally dug in before they flower and seed. Digging in is the old way, and there is a better way.

When your green crop gets to a reasonable height and before it sets seed, cut it off at about ground level, leaving it to fall on the soil. If you mow the lawn then spread the grass clippings over it.

If you have leaf fall spread that on to the lawn and run the mower over to chop them up and also spread that over the area.

Next you sprinkle garden lime (not where you are to grow tomatoes or potatoes instead use gypsum or dolomite), sprinkle blood and bone, animal manures, chicken manure, sheep manure pellets, some BioPhos.

You can also spread over a few sheets of newspaper if available.

Lightly water down and then cover the whole lot with some weed free compost.

A layer about an inch or so is all that is needed and it will be for seeds or seedlings.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

Friday 26 Wall Of Green Photographic Exhibition: The Marlborough Camera Club presents the ’Wall of Green Photographic Exhibition’, in association with Marlborough Alzheimer’s Society. 9.30am7.30pm daily. On until July 30. The Wine Station, Blenheim Railway Station, Sinclair Street.

Bolivia Cards And Rummy O: Love cards, come and join in. Bolivia cards every Friday 1pm-4pm. Also Rummy O every Monday 12.30pm4pm. Blenheim Bowling Club Hall, 65a Weld Street.

The Marlborough Jazz Quartet: Join Peter, Tony, Coral and guest with their refreshing, down to earth Jazz, Evergreens and great old school rhythms.

5.30pm. 5Tapped, 30 Scott Street.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Exhibition on show ‘Our Home Of Light And Shadow Art Exhibit’. Showcasing original artwork from resident artists depicting their thoughts on the stunning Marlborough area they call home. On until August 15. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm.

10 London Quay, Picton.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Saturday 27 Carnivorous Plan Society: With some serious instrument playing and a custom made animation as a back drop, don’t miss this highly acclaimed band’s performance of Mexican fantasy music. 7.30pm. Tickets $25, available from Take Note, Picton and Alyssums, Blenheim. Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton.

Chess: Every Saturday at Joocy Loocy Café, 35 Queen Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Cook’s Cook - The Cook Who Cooked for Captain Cook’.

An exhibition of a new picture book

by Gavin Bishop. Through real recipes from the ship’s mess, events on board and the places the ship travelled on its way to the Pacific, the book tells multiple stories. On until August 11.

Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Art Society Gal-

Help take beach cleans to a whole new level. Join the citizen science Sustainable Coastlines project 10am - 12pm at the Picton Foreshore, Picton. lery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough Museum: Open 10am–4pm daily. All welcome.

Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

Gravel Grind Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the tractor rides are available.

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

Sunday 28 Aotearoa – The New Zealand Story: A floor talk with Gavin Bishop based on his major 2018 picture book ‘Aotearoa - The Story of New Zealand’ and the current exhibition of his most recent book, ‘Cook’s Cook - The Cook Who Cooked for Captain Cook’. 2pm.

Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Seymour and Alfred Streets.

Best Of Broadway – Cole Porter And Beyond: The Marlborough Singers present Cole Porter And Beyond, a concert featuring all the well-known songs from your favourite Broadway shows.

4pm, $15, door sales only. Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street.

New Zealand Police Gun Buy Back Collection Event: The first of six gun collection events across Marlborough and Kaikoura.

Gun owners will be able to hand in their now illegal semi-automatic and military style weapons. 9am-12.30pm.

Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton. For information on the law change visit www.police.govt. nz/advice/firearms-and-safety.

The Litter Project: Join this awesome new citizen science project that Sustainable Coastlines is setting up around New Zealand. Pop down to the Picton Foreshore and we will show you how you can clean and survey your own piece of coast as part of the long-term litter monitoring programme being set up around Aotearoa. Help us take beach cleans to a whole new level. 10am-12pm.

Picton Foreshore, Picton.

Marlborough Thermette Society: Family friendly boilup at the Wairau River. Bring some food to share, a chair, a cup and a thermette if you have one, but a thermette is not necessary. Dogs welcome. 2pm.

Wairau River, downstream from the Firth Industries plant on SH 1.

The Marlborough Beekeepers Association: A workshop on what bee friendly plants to plant for all seasons. 2pm, all welcome. The Marlborough Research Centre, 85 Budge Street.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Happy Valley Cafe. 11am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Please note Sunday rides will be subject to the winter conditions and rides may change on the day. Also Thursday Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

Marlborough Associated Modellers Society: Miniature train rides at Brayshaw Park, first and third Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm, $2. Model yacht and boat sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday, 1pm-4pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore.

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Take the opportunity to visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, and discover this gem of international history. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays. Picton Foreshore.

Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Charity Jet Boat Day: The Nelson Marlborough Jet Boat Association is holding a charity jet boat day (weather permitting) on the Wairau River. This is for families of Active Dads, a Barnardos initiative.

The Jet Boat Association members are keen to give an opportunity to partake in Jet Boating to those who are otherwise unlikely to have this experience. Starting at 10.30am with a BBQ lunch provided. Signposted at the SH 1Wairau River Bridge, Tuamarina.

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Up Coming Events Marlborough Tramping Club: Miss your old tramping companions?

An informal gathering to reconnect with people you may not have seen since your last trip into the hills. Tuesday July 30. 11.30am-2pm. Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

A week on and it still hurts It’s ok to still be hurting - proud but hurting.

It’s been a week since the Black Caps tied the Cricket World Cup final and left Lord’s trophy-less.

Perhaps that’s part of the hurt, right?

A week on, I’m still looking for a way to rationalise the outcome.

There are few people to blame, for every error made by the Black Caps, there’s an equally important

part of the game where you can make an argument the team was just unlucky and was stopped by England, a team of destiny, who rode every bit of luck they could muster in one day to win the trophy.

Captain Kane Williamson has received universal praise for his humility in the face of the situation.

Already considered a world-class player, his stock has risen globally after his frank comments in the

days following the game.

English match-winner Ben Stokes, who was born in New Zealand, has been nominated for New Zealander of the Year and, given his feats, he is a frontrunner.

The final was proof that great games can be played without the ball dominating the bat.

In today’s age where boundaries and flat pitches are all the rage and 300+ scores are the norm, a

game where 241 played 241 was the best game of cricket of many of our lives.

It may be many years before New Zealand contends for a Cricket World Cup. The next one is in India in four years which will start a run of unfavourable conditions for the team.

That reality stings too.

No one will come closer to winning a World Cup than William-

Popular half marathon coming up soon

By Bill McElhinney Each year the Woodbourne Adventure Sports Club organises the Woodbourne Half Marathon, and this year’s event is coming up on Sunday, August 18.

“We are hoping to have around 350 runners and walkers participating on the day,” Lindsay Norris, one of the organisers, says.

“In the past we’ve attracted 369 enthusiastic participants from RNZAF Base Woodbourne, the wider Marlborough community, and even some from Nelson.”

Entrants are able to enter in the Fun Runs (5 km and 10 km) or in the Half Marathon (Run, Walk or Hybrid categories).

The Half Marathon course takes runners through some of the region’s most beautiful vineyards and wineries, over both sealed and unsealed road, and on public as well as private land.

All courses start and finish on the grass playing field on the corner of SH6 and Caldwell Road. They then cross in to the vineyard behind the Argosy aircraft.

“There are a couple of changes to the course this year in an effort to improve safety,” Lindsay says.

“The Fun Runs are completely off road and go anti clockwise round the vineyard. The half marathon also starts off going through the vineyard rather than down SH 6.

“It still crosses SH 6 on the outwards and return legs. We are also changing the section down Godfrey Road, so that it now returns down the vineyard

son’s men did.

Public apologies from players seem pointless, there’s no blame from anyone.

It’s been a cricketing haze as people tried to unpack what they sat through for nine hours.

The problem is, we are being told we lost, but the statistics don’t back that up.

It’s still raw, it’s tough to talk about but rest assured, it will get easier.

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Cuddon Cycling events Cuddon Cycling Marlborough meets tomorrow, Saturday, at 137 Vickerman St, Grovetown for an open grade 42km handicap event (Van Antwerpen Trophies). Junior under 17 grade 15km handicap event (Amtman & Sincock Trophies). Open $5, junior $3. Please assemble at 1pm. All welcome.

On Monday meet at 3.45pm at Athletic Park for school cycling training and coaching. Road bike (preferred) or mountain bike. Build up for school events. Year 7 upwards.

For details contact Warren Ph 5791991, or Graham Ph 578 9921.

Marlborough Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Marlborough Golf Club.

July 17, women’s stableford, div.1: Denise Pickering 34; Julie Nicolle 31.

Div.2: Marion Tripe 34.

July 18, men’s stableford: Jon Nicol 38; David McGuckin 37; Brian Burgess 36; Malcolm Pettigrew 36; Ian Newport 34; Lyndsay Burrow 33; Alastair Boyle 32; Julian Terry 32.

Robbie Barnes, 867 won the Woodbourne Half Marathon last year in a time of 1:22:07. Chris Lang, 866, finished 7th overall in 1:31:59.

road that the outward leg used.”

Water will be available at 5km, 10km, 15km, 18km and at the finish. A portaloo will be positioned at the 10km aid station.

Organisers say the weather can be quite variable at this time of year, so entrants should be prepared for a temperature range of 5 to 15 degrees and the possibility of a cold cross wind and rain.

Registrations are via Eventfinda or at Mitchell Sports in Scott St.

Entries are taken on the day up to 30 minutes prior to the event starting.

The registration area is in the Woodbourne Community Centre which is behind the Red Gym on the corner of SH 6 and Caldwell Road.

The course is fine for buggys but may well be muddy in places if the wet weather continues.

The Half Marathon run, Hybrid and Walk are $25 with a late fee

Whitehead Park bowls

Pool results, draw

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

July 17, mixed triples: 1st Trish Downs, Ali Mahoney, Lyn Green; 2nd Rex Dovey, John Bate, Red McGonagle. 3rd Kingsley Schroder, Nancy Croad, Brian Newell.

July 20, mixed triples: 1st Tony Troon, John Bate, Sue Bell; 2nd John McCarthy, John McIsaac, Bev Newell; 3rd Wayne Rudolph, Jeanette Howard, Kiri Bond.

Results from Marlborough Pool Association Interclub games played this wee.

Phoenix 5 vs 12 Oz 10; Renwick 1 6 vs Pints 9; Jacks 7 vs Fyrebyrds 8; Crowsaders 8 vs Hot Tips; Chalk It Up 7 vs Dads Army 8; The Breakers 9 vs Sharks 6; Straight Shooters 5 vs Royals 10; Renwick 2 6

of $10 for entries after August 16.

The half marathon is the main fundraiser for the Woodbourne Adventure Sports Club.

The money raised goes to a number of activities—including sending club members to sporting events throughout the year, sponsoring half day excursions for members around the region, and also towards the maintenance and purchase of equipment.

Awatere Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Awatere Golf Club.

July 17, women par agg: 1st Margaret Hastings +2; 2nd Jill Hurcomb SQ; 3rd Sue Murray -2.

July 20, men medal: 1st Keith Doonan 64; 2nd Jason Randall 66; 3rd Lyndsay Burrow 69; 4th Harry Carrick 69; 5th Les Pelvin 70; 6th Jordan Judge 70; 7th Euan McLauchlan 71.

Women, par agg: 1st Maureen Burrow -1; 2nd Gayle Marfell -3.

Next week, medal and puts.

Strand indoor bowls vs Classics 9, Armadillos 5 vs OKI 10. Flamingos had a bye.

Eight balls this week by Greg Hammond.

Upcoming tournaments: Open singles on Saturday.

Next weeks draw: Phoenix vs Pints at Waterfront; Renwick 1 vs Dads Army at Renwick Arms; 12 Oz

vs Fyrebyrds at Clubs of Marlborough; Jacks vs Hot Tips at Redwood; Crowsaders vs Chalk It Up at Crow; The Breakers vs Royals at Clubs of Marlborough; Sharks vs Classics at Pelorus; Renwick 2 vs OKI at Okaramio; Armadillos vs Flamingos at Springlands.

Results from the fours tournament held recently at the Strand Indoor Bowls Club.

First were the team consisting of Brian Booker, Ken Jones, Ron Sturm and Shirley Umbers. Second were the team of Jonathan Martin, Ken Herd, Barbara Harragan and David Stockley.

The next big event is the Husband and Wife tournament and Elite pairs to be held on August 14.

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