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By Bill McElhinney Red Cross teams and volunteers are visible in emergencies, such as the Nelson fires earlier this year, or the aftermath of the November 2016 earthquakes, but there’s also a lot of volunteer work done in the community every day.

Forty local volunteers deliver the popular Meals on Wheels

service five days a week, 500 meals a month.

It is one of the longest standing and most recognised Red Cross community programmes, and one that is much appreciated by its recipients, Red Cross Marlborough branch past president, Lynette Jones, says.

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Marlborough Red Cross members Moira Conroy and Gretchen Bristed hope people will support Red Cross Rose Day next Thursday.

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Rose sales help local Red Cross Continued from page 1.

“We’re more than just a carrier of hot meals; we deliver independence to many elderly and disabled people and those recovering from illness or hospital treatment.”

In the aftermath of the 2016 earthquakes, which badly affected many East Coast residents, Marlborough Red Cross staff and volunteers responded with first aid, financial assistance and counselling.

The Red Cross branch also supported the communities of Seddon and Ward with Red Cross barbecues at events through 2018.

Other volunteers visit elderly residents in rest homes who may not have friends or family nearby.

Some of these volunteers have been doing this for up to 10 years, and they form a relationship with residents, take them on outings, read to them, and spend time with them.

Red Cross volunteers are also involved in the Community Gardens,

where the produce grown is donated to the Marlborough Community Foodbank and to John’s Kitchen.

“Our van drivers transport dozens of people to all sorts of events every week,” transport coordinator, Moira Conroy, says. “ “We take people out from rest homes, and we’re looking at providing transport for Hospice Marlborough patients who may want to go out, we pick up the Stroke Group folk and other senior citizens.”

Red Cross volunteers are now gearing up for their major annual fundraiser, Red Rose Day, on Thursday next week, October 17.

“We will have 2500 roses to sell,” Lynette says.

“Many businesses have brightened their offices with a vase of red roses.

“By buying the roses you are helping those in need in our local community. The funds raised from the rose sales go towards our local projects.”

Red Cross teams are often among the first responders in emergency situations.

The roses will be on sale at sites around Blenheim, Picton and Renwick, in the Blenheim CBD and at Westwood Pak n Save. Between 70-80 volunteers have offered to help

with sales on the day.

“If you see a Red Cross volunteer selling roses, please buy one, two or more, and know that you’ll be helping your community,” Lynette says.

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An up close image of the Glossy Ibis taken by Will Parsons.

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Following on from a photo and small story printed in the Sun Newspaper’s Farming feature last Friday, about the establishment of a Glossy Ibis colony in Marlborough, local man Will Parsons has counted even more birds.

Will operates Driftwood Retreat & Eco-Tours and says the Glossy Ibis are from Australia, and are in the process of establishing a colony.

He reported that late last summer all the birds disappeared, but his recent photo showed 16.

But this week Will counted even more – 27 Glossy Ibis, and he’s looking to ‘quack the case’.

“Where are they all coming from? To our amazement they have increased in number from 16-27.

“Some are juvenile with their somewhat more dowdy plumage but a majority are adults in their lovely iridescent breeding plumage. These pairs will soon be nesting at the Hardings Road oxidation ponds,” he says.

If you have seen these birds over the winter, contact Will at info@driftwoodecotours.co.nz

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Christmas appeal for children in need

By Celeste Alexander Children come into a foster care environment for many different reasons, but the one thing they do have in common is they are in need of a safe place to call home and people to care for them.

Bl e n h e i m wo m a n L e o n i e McLauchlan is one of many foster parents in Marlborough who open their homes and hearts to help these children.

She’s been a foster parent for 23 years and more recently, around two years ago, she also took on the role of Foster Hope Marlborough co-ordinator.

Foster Hope Marlborough is a charity based organisation that helps to provide children placed into foster care with the necessities.

It’s common for a child to arrive on their foster family’s doorstep with little to nothing, so this is where FosterHope Marlborough comes in.

“I’ve seen this myself with a little four-year-old girl who arrived one night with a bag she had packed herself. In that bag she had one shoe, a tiara, a purse and her mum’s dress – all things that were important to her at the time.

“I had to call on a friend who was able to provide some clothes for her, but this is actually a reality for many children.

“FosterHope Marlborough makes up backpacks to give to children who are removed from their homes which contain toiletries, new pyjamas, underwear, socks and some items to show them they are loved, like books and a cuddly toy.

“For teenagers who are transitioning to independence we also put together flat packs which include things to take flatting such as sheets,

a pillow, duvet, crockery, cutlery, bath towels etc.

“We receive so much wonderful support from the community by way of donations which makes this possible,” Leonie says.

With the festive season fast approaching unfortunately it’s a time where child protection agencies are faced daily with the reality and severity of child abuse, neglect and crisis in the Marlborough community, she says.

“It’s sad but our aim is to provide a little bit of happiness and hope to our most vulnerable children when often hope is lost and grief and fear/ depression invade their lives.”

FosterHope Marlborough runs a Christmas present drive where donations of new, unwrapped presents for children in foster care are collected and distributed out to where the need is.

The Sun Newspaper is proud to be supporting FosterHope Marlborough’s Christmas Drive by holding its annual Christmas Appeal for the month of November.

It’s an annual event that the Sun Newspaper has been running for many years to support local charitable organisations.

For anyone willing to support this appeal, Christmas present donations can be brought into the Sun Newspaper office and placed under the Christmas tree.

Some gift ideas suggested by social workers include: Girls – Jewellery for ages 7-12, craft making kits, novelty toiletries such as bath gels, moisturisers, hair accessories, beach bags, jandals, snuggle rugs and board games.

Boys – Cars and trucks, Lego sets, beach bags, jandals, sports balls,

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Tragedy in Havelock Tragedy struck Havelock on Tuesday after a six-year-old boy was recovered from the water at the marina.

Police say Nekko Paul Haworth of Richmond, Nelson was reported missing about 6.25am. The Police Dive Squad arrived on the scene about 1.45pm and after a short search they located him.

The matter has been referred to the Coroner and a post-mortem has been requested.

Public planting day in Renwick There will be a public planting day and public meeting held on Sunday, 2-4pm, for the first stage of the new Village Green in Renwick, situated behind the skate park.

Renwick Smart and Connected invites the public to go along, help them plant and view information about what is planned in and around Renwick for the next 12 months, plus it’s an opportunity to have your say on what you think the community needs.

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Foster Hope Marlborough co-ordinator Leonie McLauchlan has teamed up with the Sun Newspaper for a Christmas Appeal which will benefit children in foster care and families who are struggling during the festive season.

sports sets and board games.

“Items such as board games are wonderful present ideas,” Leonie adds. “They promote family fun and interaction.

“There’s no better feeling than being able to give a Christmas

gift to a foster child and say it’s from someone in town who was thinking of them,” she says.

A n d b e c a u s e F o s t e rHope Marlborough covers Marlborough and Nelson, some presents do go over to Nelson.

Police are warning of a scam linked to New Zealand Post that is currently making the rounds via email.

Police say it appears that New Zealand Post has been the victim of a hacker and customers are being sent an email requiring payment for parcel delivery.

Obviously people expecting items from New Zealand Post are more likely to click the link and pay the fee. Unfortunately, the payment goes to those responsible for the hacking.

New Zealand Post do not charge for delivery of parcels after processing.

The customer requesting use of their parcel service pays the fee when engaging New Zealand Post to deliver a parcel.

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Raupo returns to Marlborough A lot has taken place in the last 12 months for Jugal Kishore.

He purchased popular riverside restaurant, Saveur Café, Bistro & Patisserie, in September 2018 and after much consideration and feedback from his customers, he’s gone back to the business’s original name – Raupo Café & Restaurant.

Last week saw the relaunch where Jugal and his family showcased the new décor and menu for Raupo.

“This restaurant has always been known as Raupo and over the past year since we took over, we have been asked by our customers if we would go back to that name,” Jugal says.

“We gave it a lot of consideration and consulted with Marcel Rood who first established Raupo. We took inspiration from Marcel

and he really motivated our staff which we are very grateful for.

“We have also had Simone from Cinnamon House come in and consult on our décor, and now we are very excited for our customers to come in and experience what we have to offer,” Jugal says.

The menu features some of the ‘old’ as well as new dishes with a European fusion. The wine list has also been relaunched to feature mostly Marlborough wines.

At the front of the restaurant there will still be the traiteur where customers can get their takeaway coffee and enjoy the cakes and slices available.

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Years of fun, fitness and friendship

They've enjoyed fitness and fun. The circuit group gathered at Fairweathers recently to celebrate their years together. Rear, from left: Shirley Low, Sue Miscall, Cheryly McKenzie, Barb Thomas, Glenys Knighton, Maureen Perrett, Pam Southey, Kay Smith, Viv Broughton, Jenny Blundell.

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By Bill McElhinney They’ve shared gym time, sad times, fun times and years of friendship, but like all good things it has come to an end.

It all started in 1998 when community stalwart Viv Broughton was asked to take over the running of a women’s fitness class that had been meeting in the old Marlborough Amateur Weightlifting gym adjacent to the swimming pool.

Viv, a former netballer and netball coach, was a regular at the class and when they lost their instructor “they were devastated,” says Viv. “There were tears at the thought of the group being disbanded, so I was persuaded to take over running it!

“We had a Health and Safety inspector come over from Nelson to make sure we were doing it right and my daughter, Kirsty, was cajoled to come to help out.”

The sessions were popular with the women, providing an opportunity for participants to work on their fitness and flexibility.

There was also a good deal of support and friendship, and some of the participants were widows who had nursed husbands through challenging circumstances.

“We had three aims: Fun, fitness and friendship,” Viv says.

When the new Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 was established the group moved to the Amateur Weightlifters new location within the Stadium complex and continued their fitness and friendships.

Viv ran her last circuit class in December, 2018, after 18 years, but the group continued with their

Circuit class stalwart Viv Broughton was at the group's special gathering with Staduim 2000 instructors who have been helping the women: Tania Posa, Charlei Nguyen, Laura Maharey and Kirsty Mattison.

Tuesday and Thursday classes with the assistance of Stadium 2000 staff.

There have been up to 30 women in the group, and as well as enjoying exercise and social times they have also banded together to support one another in times of sadness as well as raising money for local charities.

“We’ve had Christmas functions, made donations to the Food Bank and raised over $18,000 for charities,” Viv says.

The women have also enjoyed

a social time after each gym session, meeting first at what was Chequers coffee bar, and more recently at Fairweathers for the past 11 years.

But health and safety regulations have meant the Weightlifters gym was no longer available to the group, and a few weeks ago they held their last session together, followed by a social time at Fairweathers, where the staff provided a cake to mark the occasion.

“It was a bit sad,” says long

time circuit member Barb Thomas, “But times change and we have to move on.”

The Stadium staff have offered the group the opportunity to use other Stadium facilities, including two new exercise rooms on the ground floor as well as the Stadium gym.

“Some of the group still go to the Stadium, but they go on different days, so we’re split up now. But most of us are still exercising. You’ve got to keep moving!”

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

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Voting in this year’s local government election closes at 12 noon this Saturday 12 October – so make sure you drop your envelope off at Council’s reception in time.

It’s important to note that if you enrolled after 16 August 2019 - for example if you turned 18 after this date, or if you have moved address recently, you won’t get your voting papers in the mail. You’ll have to request special voting papers from the Council’s electoral officers. You can get in touch with them by emailing election@ marlborough.govt.nz, or Ph: 03 520 7400 before 5.00 pm today, Friday 11 October.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes strutted their stuff and showed off their skills in Blenheim last week as they competed in the 2019 Black Hawk National Dog Show.

Over 1200 dogs descended on Blenheim for the four day show vying for championship titles in both the National Breed and National Obedience Shows, as well as the Agility Dog Sports Competition.

Council’s Regional Events Advisor, Samantha Young, said the show was a great success for Marlborough.

“It was the first time the National Dog Show has been held in Blenheim and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Out of town visitors praised the Show organisers and acknowledged the welcome and hospitality they received whilst they were in Marlborough. Hosting the event in Blenheim has brought a number of benefits to our region including an estimated economic impact of $1.4m.”

You can also cast a special vote if your voting papers are lost or damaged.

All voting papers must be received by Council’s electoral officer by 12 noon tomorrow, Saturday 12 October 2019.

2019 Youth Civic Award winners The 2019 Youth Civic Awards were held in the Council Chambers last week and recognised four young locals.

Selected for awards were Martinett Gouws, Joshua Leota, Shannon McLean and Luke Paul.

Mayor John Leggett said the award recipients received endorsements from groups and organisations they’ve been involved with, which made for inspiring reading.

“I’m glad we have these awards to recognise our most civic-minded young people – it gives us all confidence for the future if we have teens of this calibre coming out of Marlborough,” he said.

The Awards are an initiative of the Marlborough Youth Council and are a positive way for Council to support and encourage young people who’re prepared to put their hands up and make a contribution.

Hugo Smith (9), with Elvis, the golden retriever puppy at the 2019 Black Hawk National Dog Show

Local roads speed limit review - next steps Left to right: Blair McLean (accepting the award on behalf of his daughter Shannon McLean), Joshua Leota, Luke Paul, and Martinett Gouws with Mayor, John Leggett

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For more information Ph: 03 579 6410.

Ageing Positively – Check what you might get An online eligibility guide from the Ministry of Social Development is a great first step to understanding what financial assistance might be available to you, and how you can access it.

The ‘Check What You Might Get’ guide takes you through a series of simple questions about your circumstances, your family, children, income, health, expenses and living situation. Once you have answered all the questions you will get a list with details of the services you may be able to access, along with an estimate of financial assistance you might qualify for.

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Feedback from Marlburians on Council’s review of speed limits on local roads has seen more than 470 submissions received from across the district.

Marlborough Roads Manager Steve Murrin thanked those who took the time and effort to make a submission.

“It’s great to hear the views of those who gave us their suggestions and to see so many taking an active interest in road safety in Marlborough,” Mr Murrin said.

The review asked people what they considered to be appropriate speed

limits on local roads. It did not include state highways which are managed by the New Zealand Transport Agency.

All submissions will now be analysed and summarised. Marlborough Roads will present a report outlining its recommendations to the incoming Council at the Assets and Services Committee meeting in November. A copy of the submissions received will accompany the report.

“A second phase of formal consultation will be carried out next year if we do propose speed limit changes for some local roads,” Mr Murrin said.

Amnesty tipping in Wairau Valley and Grovetown Council is trialling free tip days at transfer stations in an effort to reduce illegal dumping across the district.

On Saturday 12 October 2019 you won’t have to pay to dump your rubbish at the Wairau Valley Transfer Station. There will also be a free skip in Grovetown, at the Grovetown recycling site. If you have bulky waste items make the most of this service, but note that the free tipping excludes

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greenwaste, and is limited to one vehicle load.

Other locations will follow before the end of the year so keep an eye out here and on Council’s Facebook page for further information.

Council operates seven transfer stations throughout Marlborough.

Refuse collected at these stations is transported to the landfill; the recycling goes to the Resource Recovery Centre.

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I feel we do need our trees at the hospital woodland site. We cannot replace them overnight. Leave them be!

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Hospital trees

Bypass toll What a good idea - of course those people on a tight schedule would happily pay a few dollars to travel on the new bypass - lets try it.

Have had the hospital trees as neighbors for the past 36years we are over them! Winter sun disappears very early afternoon, no winter drying of washing, mossy lawn!

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Johns Kitchen. To the person who says there shouldn’t be any unemployment in Blenheim... looking at them, would you seriously employ that lot?

Complex issues In response to the text about clients of John’s Kitchen: if you took 5 minutes to chat with them you may discover a range of complex issues that make it difficult for them to find employment.

You may also find that a number of them are taking steps to overcome these challenges, which in itself takes courage and hard work.

So next time you drive past how about being grateful for your own circumstances and instead of casting judgement, say to yourself: ‘But for the grace of God, there go I’.

How dare you Re johns kitchen. How dare you.

We grow veges in our garden and give to the kitchen. We are on a pension and at least we know they are having fresh vegetables.

Great service John’s Kitchen supplies a great service to the community! Have helped out there twice this year as a volunteer. Have the knockers ever given their time to help!!

Woes nearly over To the sad serial complainer that has nothing else to do but protest election signs on Grove Rd. Your woes are nearly over.

Now about those noisy frost fans and those pesky whitebaiters at the Diversion screaming delight at another record catch.

You’ll be kept busy but Council staff will miss you terribly! Try noise control!

A man with his business sign on his truck spends a lifetime looking for work and an honest days work for what he does for others.

A politician with a sign on his/her vehicle is not looking for work as they do it for short term personal political gain at the expense of the working mans taxes. Gotcha!!

Disrespectful To the clown that left the big swastika on the sand at whites bay last week, are you proud of yourself? Also why did you leave the tap running on full?

You need to learn some respect, people like you are a waste of space.

Great service Wave Cafe, what great friendly service in Picton, at Wave, coffee excellent and great food, will definitely take friends there.

Read the signs Endeavour Park, Shelley Beach, Picton Mountain Bike Tracks, dogs are not permitted. Picton locals should know better and read the signs.

Olympic sport?

Come on NZ. What’s happening to society when TV is promoting this rubbish called UFC fight.

It’s like a couple of animals fighting and you people who follow it should have a decent look at yourselves. Next thing they will make it an Olympic sport.

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Bus service Felt sorry for the “Disgruntled customer” who ended up missing the Witherlea bus home and ended up having to pay out $20.00 for a taxi. Not on.

If I were that person, I’d be onto the council who manage the bus service. The new timetable too is not on for those in Witherlea.

Would sooner see the bus timetable have an extra run in the afternoons. So hope the person goes to the council.”

Council at fault.

Pot holes! Every where!

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Finance ad on TV $15,000 @ $57 per week for 5 years, and US Govt environmentalists saying the world has only 12 years left, our kids being brainwashed! Well, I am off to buy my dream muscle car as it means I get 7 years finance free to enjoy life. Love dem experts.

Earplugs?

Helicopters @ 5.a.m. Until sunrise. Is anyone giving out earplugs. Guess it’s for frost of cherries. But....!!!

Carbon vintage I guarantee readers never consider how much carbon is created in a bottle of juice. The fuel alone of excavators, tractors, pickers, trucks, chemicals and sprayers, frost wind turbine machines, helicopters, staff vans, waste fires, not counting the 40 litres of clean water abused for the mere masses each bottle!

I see no noise pollution either. Another glass darling, lets do more next year?

Zip, zilch, zero All sitting Councillors pay lip service only to global warming. What have any of them done to address local air pollution, ie burning coal?

Answer is zip, zilch, zero.

Disadvantaged Wish I could get excited about the new system of giving discount information to Gold Card holders. We do not have a computer or smart phone. Plus W. I. N. Z unable to help with written information. This leaves us feeling disadvantaged.

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Many grateful thanks to the kind person who picked up my glasses and case in the river park last Friday 27/09/19 Thank you

Blocked vision How come hedge on Dillon & Percy St corner allowed to grow right over footpath. Blocks vision at giveaway. Does a Councillor or Council staffer own the property?

Short sighted?

Just found out that our local House of Hearing has been taken over by some outfit from Australia and they are making Jan the wonderful receptionist redundant. How short sighted are these fools. Blenheim has an aging population and after trying the others I went to and stayed with the best. This was mainly due to Jan whose friendly smile always greets us.

Dogs in town Hi!! A shout out to Marlb District Council for Dogs in town area over October. I’m thrilledmy Border collie is happy (as he can share his great Social prowess) and my cats get free time at home to Party!!! Lol

Don’t like it I don’t like dogs in town. Nor do I like sparrows flying around a pie shop in Picton. A screen door may do the trick.

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Te Pataka Night Market showcases Maori enterprise

By Bill McElhinney Local carver Lewis Smith takes his family to the Pelorus River to collect the special stone he uses for his work.

“It’s a family affair,” Lewis says, “my wife Sophie and our daughters go to collect pakohe – the stone from the Top of the South.”

Lewis, of Ngati Kuia, Ngati Apa Ki Te Ra To, and Ngai Tahu descent, draws inspiration and ideas from his knowledge of his ancestors.

He uses the pakohe, from the Top of the South mineral belt, because it is the same stone that was used by his ancestors to make tools and weapons.

Pakohe is known as the ancestor of pounamu (greenstone), and was used as a tool far before pounamu was discovered by Maori.

“The carvings tell our story,” Lewis says.

“Te Tau Ihu Taonga - Treasures from the top of the south.”

Lewis and Sophie will be among the stallholders at the popular Te Pataka o Wairau Maori Night Market, which will kickstart Labour Weekend at Seymour Square on Friday, October 25, from 4-8pm.

There will be a great line up of authentic Maori arts, crafts, rongoa and a range of kai from local enterprises such as Te Tau Ihu Taonga, Big House Honey, The Aunties, Kinaman and The Kai Shack.

The event is designed to showcase Maori businesses and products within the community, and will deliver a range of Maori delights alongside entertainment from local kapa haka roopu and individual local performances.

“The local legend award, a tradition of the market, will be presented on the night as this is a chance for us to pay tribute and say thank you to our Maori volunteers who work tirelessly for and within

the Maori community,” says market chair, Dr Lorraine Eade.

The work Gemma McKinney has done for the Marlborough Maori community was celebrated at the market last year.

Gemma was honoured for being part of the organising team of Te Pataka o Wairau and for the huge voluntary hours she puts into community groups like Maori Women’s Welfare League and Maori Wardens.

A Taonga made by Tasman Pounamu Carver, Taonga

by Timoti, was presented to Gemma for her aroha and her manaakitanga to the Marlborough Maori community.

Redwoodtown School, Queen Charlotte College and Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ College groups will perform at the market this year, along with Emile, Emma Jaye, Tui, Cass and Tee and Te Moutere Tawhiti o Wairau.

Te Tauihu Taonga carver Lewis Smith with daughters Pirihira and Mahina and some of the pendants he has carved. Lewis will be among the stall holders at the upcoming Te Pātaka Night Market.

Pounamu carver Timoti presented a Taonga to Gemma McKinney at the Maori Night Market last year in celebration of all the work she does for the Malborough Maori community.

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While the club welcomes these improvements, they are also welcoming a number of new drivers who have registered to ESS and will be racing during the season.

“We’ve had an increase in youth ministocks which is great to see, including two sisters from Christchurch, one from Nelson and one new driver from Blenheim,” Shaloe says.

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Eastern States Speedway ended its last season on a high after being named one of four finalists in ‘The Most Improved Track’ category in the Speedway New Zealand awards.

Now with the Opening Night about to kick off next weekend, the club is looking forward to a ground shaking, action packed season ahead.

Heading the committee once again, Shaloe Lammas is in her second year as president and says while last season was good, the 2019/2020 season is set to be even bigger and better.

“The club has spent the off season making improvements to the pit area and clubrooms,” she explains.

“This includes a major overhaul of the pit area. We built a new compound and inside will be where our gear checking, arm band registrations and SNZ stewards will be based.

“We have also sold the naming rights to our main tower to MTF Blenheim who have been amazing sponsors of the club.

They have painted it bright yellow and blue and it really looks awesome.

“The track’s infield has been levelled and grass seeded, thanks to the generosity of OsGro, and we have also had a massive refurbishment of the clubrooms with a new kitchen installed thanks to the donation of materials from ITM Picton and Contour Roofing Blenheim,” she says.

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Looking ahead to the 14 race meetings on the ESS calendar which begin next Saturday, and finishes next year on April 12, 2020, Shaloe says there are some “exciting” events planned.

“The November 23 meeting is the one I’m most excited about.

“It’s a really big meeting with the Production Open Champs which features the Martin Motors 20 Lap Trophy, we are also having the Canterbury ATVs racing, and the Stop Family Violence Development Stockcar Teams Racing for new stockcar

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“And there’s more,” she says.

“We will also have the SMH Mainland Modified Series and the RVTS Sidecar Dash 4 Cash that night.

“This season as a whole is going to be huge with racing that all ages will love to watch, so make sure you get along to Eastern States Speedway,” she says.

For a list of all the race meetings scheduled for the 2019/2020 season, refer to the calendar on the following page.

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Eastern States Speedway Calendar 19 October 2019 - 6pm

• OPENING NIGHT, Double Club Points, Sidecars 9 November 2019 - 6pm

• Streetstock Ford vs Holden Bragging Rights • Stop Family Violence Stockcar Battle of the Vines Round 1 23 November 2019 - 6pm

• Production Saloon Open Champs & Martin Motors 20 Lap Trophy, Saloons, Canterbury ATVs, Stop Family Violence Development Stockcar Teams Racing, RVTS Sidecar Dash 4 Ca$h, SMH Mainland Modified Series

7 December 2019 - 6pm

• Marlborough Streetstock Champs, Streetcar Series Round 1, ESS Modified/Mini Sprint Champs Round 1 21 December 2019 - 6pm

• Xmas meeting Gerald Flintoft Streetstock Memorial Race • Remembrance Championships all classes, Mike Inwood Production Trophy Blenheim Round, Saloons, Sprintcars 4 January 2020 - 6pm

• Production Saloon 2K Cup, Streetstock Challenge Cup (Teams Race vs Nelson), Clark Photography Biggest Streetstock Stirrer, Stockcar Pitcrew/Sponsors Race, Saloons

1 February 2020 - 6pm

21 March 2020 - 6pm

• South Island Modifieds, Stockcar Battle of the Vines Round 2 • Streetcar Series Round 2 • ESS Modified/Mini Sprint Champs Round 2

• Stockcar Open Champs, ESS Sidecar Champs

15 February 2020 - 6pm

27 March 2020 - 7pm FRIDAY

• Sprintcar War of the Wings, Streetcar Series Final Round 11 April 2020 - 6pm

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• Easter Champs, Stockcar State of Turmoil

28 February 2020 - 7pm FRIDAY

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• MTF NZ Super Saloon Grand Prix, Saloons

• Harvest Nationals all classes, Saloons, Sidecars

29 February 2020 - 6pm

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as Nellie Mae’s Food Caravan serving up burgers and nachos.

Then there’s the Renwick Meat Market shop which serves up mouth-watering Renwick pies, drinks, lollies and treats for the younger ages.

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Committee says thank you The Eastern States Speedway committee wishes to thank everyone who has donated materials, provided sponsorship, volunteered their time for the season and who has helped with the track and clubroom preparation.

“Thank you to all of the generous businesses who have helped us with our improvements and to the following people; Peter

Strange, Dave Lammas, Chris Lammas, Dean Cleveland, Lance Turner, Troy Gambell, Tayler Forbes and Brian and Leighton Stanton for all your hard work.

“Also I’d like to thank our volunteers, returning and new, as well as our hard working committee members who work tirelessly behind the scenes.”

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Dance, drama, and dreams

By Aimee O’Hagan For Blenheim 10 year-old, James Dight, all the world is quite literally a stage.

In August, the young musical theatre enthusiast was told that he had been selected to be part of the Kiwi Allstars group – 30 New Zealanders aged 11 to 18 who will travel to the U.S. in January, 2021 to achieve their musical theatre dreams.

This team of next generation performers will travel to New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles to sing, dance, and act on stages at world-famous destinations such as Broadway and Disneyland.

The trip will also give the students a chance to work with professionals, attend exclusive workshops, and perform with 7000 other children from around the globe at the Junior Theatre Festival.

After spending approximately 17 to 18 days in the U.S., the group will say their reluctant goodbyes and return home.

James is the only child from Marlborough to be chosen for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“It’s a dream come true,” he says.

“I felt so lucky to be chosen... I’m very impressed with myself!”

The Richmond View School student has been doing musical theatre for two years, and dancing

for one. A dedicated member of Marlborough Children and Youth Theatre and DANCE On Grove, James has been in multiple local productions, including Cats, James and the Giant Peach, Mary Poppins, Don Quixote, and Follow The Yellow Brick Road.

He is currently busy rehearsing for DANCE On Grove’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Accompanying James on the exciting trip across the globe will be his mother, Alison, who says that the two have to raise a combined cost of approximately $15,500 in order to attend.

“We’ve raised just over $3000 so far,” Alison says.

“We’ve done a pizza night, we’re selling t-shirts, and we’ve also sold a bunch of pies.”

From this point onwards, the plan is to continue fundraising and saving as much as they can.

“Next year we plan to do a variety concert with other talented people in Marlborough, do a mufti day at school, have a sausage sizzle, and hold some raffles.

“We are also hoping for some sponsorship.”

To find out more or to help James out with a monetary donation, Alison can be contacted at dightfamily@gmail.com, or on James’ Facebook page, ‘James Kiwi Allstars 2021’.

Ten year-old local, James Dight, is one of 30 young kiwis who are set to travel to the U.S. in 2021 and perform alongside 7000 other musical theatre lovers from around the world.

Keeping safe in the great outdoors

Carry a Personal Locator Beacon/EPIRB. These devices make rescue quick, effective and efficient, when time is often a major factor.

By Blenheim Community Constable Russ Smith As the weather improves and daylight arrives earlier and extends our leisure time in the evening, more and more people head away from home and into our rural, reserve, national park and high country areas.

Unfortunately, Search and Rescue teams also become busier as a result.

Whether you are a day-walker, tramper, wildlife photographer or hunter, there are some ‘must-do’ safety processes you should always have in place before venturing out, both for your own safety, and to ensure that if things do go wrong, there will be an appropriate response triggered that results

in the best outcome for you in the situation.

The best advice the Police can give you to keep you safe and your property safe when you venture into the great outdoors is: Don’t leave anything valuable in your vehicle when parking and leaving it remotely.

If you have an immobiliser switch for your vehicle, use it.

Let family/friends or the Department of Conservation (DoC) know of your intentions – complete an ‘Intentions Form’ including date and time in and out, tramping/hunting area & details of those to contact if overdue.

Please, carry a Personal Locator Beacon/EPIRB. These

devices make rescue quick, effective and efficient, when time is often a major factor.

If you’re planning a hunting trip on DoC land, please ensure everyone in your group have a hunting permit from DoC for that area. It’s very quick and easy to do online and will save you the grief of an unlawful hunting conviction and everything that goes with it. Likewise, have permission to hunt on privately-owned rural land.

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Take advantage of our beautiful region. Enjoy all that Marlborough and surrounds have to offer food, coffee, wine, fashion, arts, entertainment, nature, local business...

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre Check out the WW2 Exhibition, Dangerous Skies at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre this Summer.

Omaka is where stories of aviation, daring and triumph during the two World Wars come to life in movie-like sets. Marlborough’s single most visited tourism attraction on TripAdvisor and a NZ must do! Open daily until 5pm. www.omaka.org.nz THE LEMONGRASS Blenheim. We invite you to come in and enjoy a medley of flavours from Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Inspired by family recipes. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Dine in or takeaway. Gift vouchers available.

17a Maxwell Rd, Ph 578 4887.

BAMBOO GARDEN RESTAURANT From classic Chinese to Thai and Japanese dishes, we embrace the richness and diversity of Asian cuisine. Join us for your group booking or function. Fully licensed, BYO wine. Dine in or takeaway. 31 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim. Ph 579 1118.

Friday October 11, 2019 Located at the beautiful northern end of the Abel Tasman National Park lies Awaroa Lodge; a retreat nestled amongst untouched nature offering peace and tranquillity. Without the distraction of television or mobile phones, you can fully relax. The Lodge features a range of accommodation options including a restaurant and bar, lounge and library, outdoor pizzeria and conservatory. Your arrival options by water or air are spectacular. Contact us info@awaroalodge.co.nz EDWIN FOX Maritime Museum and Ship. Come and explore the decks and depths of the last remaining convict ship, the relics found onboard and the stories of the people who sailed on her.

An all weather family friendly activity. Open every day from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

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Jewellery is handcrafted on site using quality metals and materials. Come and visit at 91 Weld Street, Blenheim. Call 5779340 Blenheim Night n Day is home of the ‘best coffee in town’, according to our customers, and we’re also the home of convenience. We have hot food available all day, every day. Succulent crispy fried chicken, pies, hot chips, battered fish, hot dogs, nachos, wedges, breakfast muffins and burgers, toasted sandwiches, American hot dogs, and so much more - We’ve got it when you want it!

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At Pru & Co we upcycle bespoke pieces of furniture to make their imperfections pop! We use local and national products, and can offer advice for your own pieces or commission the work ourselves.

Call into our workshop on Grove Road or our Retail shop at 193 Rapaura Road. Call 03 578 9688

RoCS Manufacturing Jewellers are the regions premier gemstone and diamond experts.

They specialise in handmade bespoke jewellery, precision cut gems stones and diamonds, made to your own design or one of our unique styles of rings, necklaces or earrings. If you can dream it RoCS can create it for you, so make sure you put them on your must-visit list. Call into our Studio and Workshop 238a Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson. Phone 03 544-9293.

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MINGHETTI’S PIZZA. From Italy to Aotearoa, Marco Minghetti has been making authentic breads and pizza for over 20 years, fusing traditional Italian sourdough with the finest local produce from Marlborough. Visit Minghetti’s Pizza at 93 Middle Renwick Road, Blenheim Monday - Friday, 4pm - 8pm for truly wholesome food made with love.

Vegan options available. Ph 027 887 4822

Lunch 11:00am-2pm Weds to Sun. Dinner from 5pm 7 days Takeaway 4.30pm-9pm Takeaway and delivery available 4:30pm-9pm At Revival, located in the heart of Springlands, Selmes Garden Centre is Marlborough’s www.bamboogarden.co.nz grab a sunny spot and order a meal, or one of the largest with a great selection of plants many locally many options from the cabinet. With an outstandgrown. Bulk and bagged products available. We Email: admin@bamboogarden.co.nz ing selection of GF/DF and keto options there is also have a 2nd hand shop. Open 7 day’s. something for everyone. Don’t forget the coffee.

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LOCHMARA offers exceptional accommodation, day tours and an Underwater Observatory. Visitors will enjoy a unique and memorable kiwi experience interacting with New Zealand’s native flora, fauna in a magical Marlborough Sounds escape.

A fully licensed café and restaurant with all day coffee showcases local sustainable produce and Marlborough wines. Join us for a day, a meal, or a longer stay.

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We also have Blenheim appearance medicine available on a monthly schedule. For further info call 579 5470 or email inspire@arthurdevine.co.nz THE GALLERY HAVELOCK - 60 Main Road, Havelock. Created as a non profit trust to showcase Marlborough artists the gallery currently has twenty-two local Marlborough artists displaying their artwork. Drop by the Gallery any day of the week between 10am - 4pm.

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Friday 11 The Great Omaka Snake Escape: Snakes on a plane have made their slithery, scaly escape into the museum, so we’re shouting out to all young adventurers to help hunt them down and return them to their jungle home.

All participating explorers will receive a reward as a snake finding fee. On daily from 10am until October 13.

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, 79 Aerodrome Road.

Parallel 41: Silver Celebration Quilt Exhibition: Quilt exhibition featuring raffles, mini market sales table and demonstrations. $5 entry including morning/afternoon tea. Today, Saturday and Sunday 10am4.30pm. Queen Charlotte College Hall, 173 Waikawa Road, Picton.

Holiday Cardmaking Workshop: Make five fun cards for $20 (cash only please). 1pm-3.30pm, suitable for 9 year olds and above. St Christopher’s Anglican Church Hall, 92 Weld Street.

Elizabeth Lissaman Celebration Birthday Lecture: Part of the Marlborough Heritage Festival. A lecture by Jane Vial on celebrated Marlborough potter, Elizabeth Lissaman. $12. 5pm-7pm. Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Exhibition on show Nicholas Males’ “Please No Circulars”. On until October 13. Open every day from 10.30am4.30pm. Marlborough Art Society Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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 Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. On show a Retrospective art exhibition by Rick Edmonds.

On until October 18. 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 12 Global Travel Showcase: Join Helloworld Travel Blenheim and more than twenty travel suppliers for your next holiday ideas. With presentations, prizes and giveaways plus the chance to win a Tahitian Black Pearl.

Register on the day to enter a door prize draw of two return economy class adult airfares to Fiji, flying with Fiji Airways. 11am-2pm. Marlborough Convention Centre, 42A Alfred Street.

Springlands Bowling Club Have-AGo-Day: Ever thought of playing outdoor

Join Helloworld Travel Blenheim and more than twenty travel suppliers for your next holiday ideas. With presentations, prizes and giveaways plus the chance to win a Tahitian Black Pearl. Register on the day to enter a door prize draw of two return economy class adult airfares to Fiji, flying with Fiji Airways. 11am-2pm.

Marlborough Convention Centre, 42A Alfred Street. bowls? Come along and enjoy fun bowls with novelty prizes, raffles and afternoon tea provided plus other refreshments available. Any age or gender welcome. Bowls are available to use and flat soled shoes must be worn. 1pm, 136 Middle Renwick Road.

Marlborough Artisan Craft Market: Come on down and check out the local craft stalls, coffee, food, music and children’s zone. Every Saturday 9am-2pm, October to February. The Quays, Riverside Park, High Street.

Show Me Shorts – My Generation: Short films are great for children and this section of the ‘Show Me Shorts’ programme is suitable for the whole family to enjoy. 1pm-2.30pm. $10.

Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton.

Show Me Shorts - The Sampler: Sit back and enjoy some of the best and most vibrant short films from New Zealand and around the world.

This collection provides a great way to sample what ‘Show Me Shorts’ is all about. 6.3pm-8.30pm. Adults $15, seniors /students $12. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton.

2019 New Zealand Fan Zone: Watch the All Blacks vs Italy live at MySpace. A 12 year plus event. An alcohol free, drug free and smokefree event. 5.45pm. MySpace, 18 Kinross Street.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show “Spring” an annual, themed fundraising exhibition.

On until November 10. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred

and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

Chess: Every Saturday at Delicia Ice Cream Café, 4 Scott Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm.

Please bring your own board and pieces.

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

Marlborough Museum: Free entry on Saturday’s. 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 13 Blenheim Country Music Club: Everyone welcome. $3 including afternoon tea. 2pm. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

Loved Ones Wedding Fair: A bespoken wedding fair offering inspiration and support for modern brides and grooms to-be. The perfect outlet for engaged creative couples to meet sought after vendors and gain inspiration.11am-3pm. Tickets $15 available from Event Brite. The Vines Village Cafe and Deli, Wine Cellar and Boutique Stores, 193 Rapaura Road.

A Festival Of Beer 2019: Join in on a classic afternoon with craft beer, gin, fantastic food to match and live local music. 12pm-5pm with free entry. The Vines Village Cafe and Deli, Wine Cellar and Boutique Stores, 193 Rapaura Road.

Marlborough Dragon Boat Club Open Day: A great sport to keep fit, improve strength and meet new people. With full instructions in the company of experienced paddlers and under the control of a fully qualified sweep. All equipment supplied. 10am-12.30pm.

The Quays, Riverside Park, High Street in front of Saveur Café. To comply with national regulations the minimum age for paddler’s is 12 years.

Mid-Century Marlborough Modernism: The 1950’s Jenkin’s House and Garden in Blenheim designed by Ernst

and Anna Plischke. Presentation by Jane Vial with Plischke furniture.

Marlborough Museum Theatre. 3pm. $5 entry. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. To book phone the Museum on 578-1712.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Pelorus Bridge for coffee and a stop off on the way home at Havelock for ice cream. 1pm 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.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 & $4). Sorry no Eftpos, cash only.

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.

Blenheim Petanque Club: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday. All welcome. 65A Weld Street.

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At the end of the season when the dahlias die down, you should lift the tubers and store them till the spring and then start them off again.

gardening this week The weeds spring up in spring!: By Wally Richards The spring weather is still a bit patchy: some nice days, bit of rain and some not so nice days.

When we can we should take advantage of the nice days to control the spring growth.

Weeds are taking advantage of the conditions and sprouting up all over the gardens.

I like to deal to small weed seedlings with a sharp knife when they are growing between plants.

You can scrape the blade over the soil, scraping the little weeds off at ground level and then leave them to compost where they fall.

For larger weeds, just slip the blade into the soil at an angle to slice through the roots below the crown.

Then the weed can be left on the bare soil with its cut roots exposed to the sun.

You are providing fresh vegetation to compost back directly into the soil, and the roots left under the soil surface will also rot, increasing the fertility of the soil.

The beneficial fungi in the soil will not be disrupted and will continue aiding your plants in gathering of nutrients and moisture.

Goodness taken from the soil as the weeds grow is recovered and returned, along with a bit more than before through the individual weed’s internal chemical factory.

The weeds left on the soil surface will break down very quickly and disappear over the warmer months.

I am always amazed that if you mow the lawn without a catcher the lawn clippings disappear with a few days.

Some switched on gardeners have started using the Super Compost Accelerator at 200 grams per litre of water to quickly compost weeds where they are growing.

This is best done on a sunny day when the ground is on the dry side, with a little Raingard added to the spray.

A lot of vegetables and flowers should be in and getting established and now you can start looking at planting some of the less hardy ones.

Tomatoes can be planted, but it is a bit too soon for cucumbers and a few other more tender varieties.

Vegetables and fruit that you grow in your own back yard using natural

methods which have proven their worth over thousands of years will not only be brimming with healthy goodness, they will taste far superior and you, on the top of the food chain will reap great health.

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.

The first basic principle of good health and a long life.

You need to grow your own and then you can see for yourself the difference in your health, the flavour and the change in your well being.

Gardening is one of the most health activities that you can do.

It requires minimum energy, gets you out into the fresh air and sunlight and makes you one with nature to your emotional well being.

Recently I purchased some dahlia tubers to grow in an area in the front of the house.

There is two ways you can grow the tubers. You can just place them into the spot where you want them to grow and let nature do its thing.

The other way is you layer them in compost in a tray

and get them to sprout.

Once you have shoots up about 12cm then you carefully lift the tuber and pare off the shoot with a sharp knife, taking a bit of the parent tuber and the new roots of the shoot.

You can either plant these directly into a freshly prepared bed or pot them up to grow them on a bit to obtain a stronger plant, and then plant them out.

The shoots will quickly grow into nice dahlia plants, which form a new set of tubers.

You will end up most likely with a number of shoots, which means you have a lot more plants to use for displays, or you can give surplus plants to friends.

At the end of the season when the dahlias die down, you should lift the tubers and store them till the spring and then start them off again as described above.

The old tubers can be composted once you have your new plants.

Your dahlias will perform much better using this method than if you just leave the tubers in the ground to come again each season.

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A 20 min ride on the bike seems to make any bad day disappear.  What was cool when you were young but isn’t now?

There is a lot of different fads throughout time.

Planking is one that comes to mind.  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

Bono from the band U2. I love that music.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Fiji is a place I seem to go back to often. Beautiful people.

 What was the last photo you took?

A selfie with family having dinner.  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

Shelter for the homeless.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

The best purchase would easily be my first business from my old boss Murray Brown.  Favourite programme currently watching?

The Joe Rogan podcast.

Fascinating guests with interesting content.  What fashion trend makes you laugh or cringe?

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The successful candidate will have: The ability to be able to work with minimal supervision To be able to work 12 hour shifts - 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am Excellent communication and interpersonal skills High regard for Health and Saftey A full Class 1 driver licence - forklift experience preferred, however full training Is available Looking for physically fit and reliable self-motivated all-rounders Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

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Vineyard Foreperson We are seeking candidates for a new opportunity at our Leefield Station Vineyard for Vineyard Foreperson.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to assisting the management team in the following: • Team management • Setting up systems and streamlining procedures for the day to day running of a vineyard • Health and Safety Management and Compliance • Assist and execute on-site training The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes: • Ability to multi-task • Highly Motivated to get the job done • Excellent time management • Excellent communication skills • Excellent people management • Ability to work well a part of a team and on their own • Ability to think on your feet and act quickly • Strong interpersonal skills • Full NZ Drivers Licence • NZ Residency As a leader, you will ensure that all vineyard operations run smoothly and efficiently as well as creating a rewarding team environment.

You will love working outdoors with a motivated and highly productive team.

You will lead by example, at all times displaying an appetite to improve your own skills whilst teaching others.

Renumeration package will reflect the experience and capability of the successful candidate.

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By Bill McElhinney Young Remy Bourgeois, aged six, “He just loves it,” Mum Lisa says. loves fishing “If you ask him what he wants to do, he’ll always say: ‘Let’s go fishing!’”

And Remy recently landed a fish at the Wairau Diversion that would be the envy of many – a 13lb (6.5kg), 74cm long sea-run a seasoned angler Remy caught and landed the fish, salmon. which was nearly as big as him, all by himself.

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Marlborough Olive Press Ltd is being wound up and the meeting hopes to form a steering group to determine a new entity to provide a press facility for Marlborough

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“It hasn’t just got one runway, so classic aircraft can take off into the wind,” Tony says.

Omaka has become a bit of a hub for aircraft restoration, Tony says.

Paul and Pip Hally from PMH Aviation Limited collect aircraft that have a rich history with the region.

They’ve brought back to Marlborough a De Havilland Foxmoth from 1947, one of only seven in the world.

With two other parties, they are rebuilding a Waco aircraft, which is the only one of its type in the world, and was previously owned by Marlborough Aero Club in 1936.

“Whether you like aviation or not these aircraft are very significant to the region,” Pip says.

Graham Orphan has been publishing the Classic Wings Magazine for 25 years out of Omaka.

Having lived in three different countries and travelled many more, Graham chooses to live in Marlborough specifically for the airfield.

“I can’t think of a place I’ve lived in or visited, or another community with the richness and ability to work together for the greater good than Omaka,” Graham says.

From the world-class Omaka Airshow to the Aviation Heritage Museum and everything else in between, the buzz around Omaka still grows.

“People from all over the world are drawn to the positive energy and great activities here.

“The community is absolutely remarkable,” Graham says.

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Chief pilot of Fighter Flights, Graeme Frew, and Jay McIntyre of JEM Aviation, have taken a restored Yak 3 Russian World War II bomber across the world for the last two years.

The Yak 3, which is typically used for scenic joy rides was taken apart, shipped to the Reno Championship Air Race in America, and pieced back together in an open-air pit there for the public to see.

“It was known as a Yak in a Box,” pilot Graeme laughs.

Jay, Graeme and their team were the first New Zealand team to enter the competition.

“Americans were blown away with what we were doing.

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With its grassy runways, wide open spaces, world class restoration projects on classic aircraft, and one-of-a-kind aeroplanes, it’s a buzzing community.

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Spring weather challenges Waikawa Boating fleet The weather gods brought changeable spring conditions to the Waikawa Boating Club’s race fleet for race one of the Marlborough Sounds Marinas Spring Twilight Series.

Gusts of up to 35 knots caused a brief delay to race start before racing started under grey skies with variable winds punctuated by brief showers of rain and hail.

Division 3 opened with a tight battle, Bruce Lock taking the win in the Lotus 10.6 Sea Fox from Ian Michel’s Wright 10 Playwright by 16 seconds, with Mac Post’s Townson 9.6 less than a minute back in third.

Division 2 featured the largest fleet of the night with 12 boats on the start

line, Richard Coon continuing a strong run of twilight series results taking the line and handicap double with his Hanse 400 Raconteur ahead of Nicky Jenkins and Paul Skelton’s Hanse 385 On Appro, second on line and handicap, while Matt Michel brought the Ross 830 Bump n Grind home for third on line and handicap.

With perennial line honours winner Satellite Spy out of the water for maintenance, Bob and Jenny Crum’s J120 Bluebird took the opportunity to claim line honours as well as finishing third on handicap.

Showing good form after taking out the recent Mud House women’s regatta, Global took second on line and first on

handicap for a great start to the season for recently appointed rear commodore – sailing David Grigg.

Flying Tiger made the most of the variable conditions to finish third on line but a strong showing from vice commodore Dave Kelway saw Khamsin home second on handicap.

As boats bed in new crew members and those who hibernated over the cooler months come to terms with a return to the race track it’s great to see strong competition on the water in all divisions. With the newly created Thursday evening short-handed Twilight Series opening on Thursday there will be little rest for some skippers and crew as the season moves rapidly into high gear.

Global in action during the recent Mud House Women’s Regatta. Photo: Karmyn Ingram

Croquet players off to Timaru

Brooklyn Croquet Club members who will compete in South Island Croquet Masters Tournament. Rear: Jack Dijkstra, Marg Foxton, John Best and Alan Gare. Front: Marg Campbell, Jan Clelland, Joy Hayes and Roz Bridges.

Eight members of the Brooklyn Croquet Club are travelling to Timaru this week to take part in the South Island Croquet Masters Tournament.

Jack Dijkstra, Marg Foxton, Jan Clelland and Joy Hayes are all competing in singles, and Marg Campbell and Alan Gare are competing in the doubles, as are Roz Bridges and John Best, with Jan Clelland and Joy Hayes both partnering members from the Ashburton Croquet Club.

Play starts next Monday, October 14, with the singles and the doubles start on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, all playing golf croquet.

The golf croquet is then to be followed with two days of association croquet, another aspect of croquet within New Zealand.

Timaru have had excellent response to the tournament and will be using three clubs within the city to accommodate all players.

The wish now is for fine weather!

Success for Marlborough at Nationals table tennis Eight Marlborough-based players competed in the senior events at the National Table Tennis Championships in Christchurch, and silver and bronze medals were brought back to Marlborough.

Alex Kennedy competed in the B grade men’s teams with two players from Sri Lanka. They won four out of five matches.

Alex beat the current New Zealand under-18 champion Jason Sivilay in a team win against Waitemata2.

In the individual events, Alex qualified for post section play in the B grade, losing to team-mate and eventual B grade winner Helitha Hendawitharana.

In the C Grade, Alex was seeded 8th and reached the final losing to

the top seed, Jay Zhu. Alex and Matt Pigou played well in the C grade doubles, beating the top seeds in the quarter-final, before bowing out in the semi-finals.

Nathan Watson was part of the Manawatu 2 Team that finished third in the B grade. Nathan was seeded 2nd in the B grade doubles with Nelson’s Daniel Astle, and they reached the semi-final.

Nathan beat the well-performed David Walle of Canterbury in the qualifying for A Grade, to make the main draw.

Jacqui Wood was a draft player for the Manawatu Women’s Team, who finished in 6th place in a very high quality field. Jacqui beat Sophie Low of North Shore, who is seeded fourth in the under-18

individual events.

In the individual events, Jacqui reached the final of the over-30 singles, over-30 women’s doubles and the over-30 mixed doubles.

Jacqui paired with her daughter Vanessa in the open women’s doubles and they took a set from the number one seeds, who went on to win the title.

In the open mixed doubles, she paired with Hasitha Samaraweera and they won a round before bowing out to Dean Shu and Li Chunli, who is a legend in New Zealand table tennis, having won the 2002 Commonwealth singles title and being honoured in the 2017 New Year’s Honours List for services to table tennis.

Matt Pigou played only in the

individual events, but what a tournament he had. In addition to a bronze medal in the C grade men’s doubles with Alex, Matt reached the quarter-finals of the C grade singles, losing to eventual winner Jay Zhu. Juniors competition Vanessa Wood-Lin played for Canterbury 3 in the Women’s Teams and won both her singles matches against Australia in a 4-3 win.

Rob Honour was playing in his first Nationals, and in partnership with Matt, they were just pipped 16-14 in the fifth set against the fourth seeds who later claimed the title.

Vanessa Wood-Lin reached the final of the girls’ under-15

doubles at the nationals with her regular partner, Lydia MercerBeumelburg of Canterbury.

Vanessa played very well in the singles events, reaching the last 16 in both the under-18 girls’ Singles and under-15 girls’ singles.

The Marlborough under-15 Boys’ Team of Rory Osborne, Joseph Ruwhiu and Peyton Ritchie competed in the B grade. Their closest match was against Canterbury 2, losing 4-3.

Rory won both his singles, with Joseph winning one.

Hannah Smit was a draft player and played for Presidents1 in the Girls under-18 grade. She won a single and a double against Presidents2 in a 7-0 win and was part of the team that lost to Australia 4-3.

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sports talk with Jacob Page

Spark Sport flop offers Sky a chance Like a phoenix from the ashes, it seems Sky Television have a chance to soar again thanks to Spark Sport.

The Rugby World Cup coverage simply has not been good enough and not worth the $59.95 to $89.95 price tag.

Personally, I’ve had only minor issues and nothing that has seriously impacted my viewing experience but it is clear I am one of the lucky few.

Many sport fans, who have be-

moaned Sky Television’s absurdly high prices and overall monopoly on sport coverage in New Zealand have likely realised the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence.

I have just signed up for all Sky Sport channels through their app Sky Sport Now for $39.95 a month on a 12 month contract.

I get all sport channels and on demand sport content but no other Sky products, no movies, no ba-

sic package, just sport that I can chromecast to my television.

As a fan of rugby, league, cricket, American sport, golf and tennis majors as well as all the one-off events to me it is a no-brainer at that price point.

Four years ago I was paying Sky over $100 a month for many channels I did not want or need.

This option cuts the fat and gives me a price I can live with.

Spark Sport have a lot of work to

do and while their initial response to technical issues was admirable, it is clear streaming issues are still occurring and now the company is trying to minimise the issue publicly while trumpeting the games where there are no issues.

Well, I’m sorry, Spark Sport, patting yourselves on the back for delivering the service at the standard you should have is a silly way to get a sore arm.

Public perception is starting to

Open Day for surf life saving club Winter is gone and those fresh frosty spring mornings where we wake to crisp sunny day are here which can only mean one thing, summer is on its way.

With the summer season approaching the Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club are holding their annual Open Day, to be held out at Whites Bay on Sunday October 20 from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

If you have ever wanted to see what’s available and the many different ways you can be involved this will be a great chance to head on out and meet some of the team and ask those burning questions.

On the open day there will be gear out for you to look at and ask questions about, some games down on the beach and for those who are keen bring your togs or wetsuit out and we can take you out on the water.

There will be IRB (the orange boats) rides going within the bay for all ages, boards that you can have a go paddling on, and much more.

Some delicious food vendors are hoping to also make an appearance including Mr Whippy, Lil’Orbits Donuts and a sausage sizzle.

Surf Life Saving is a family friendly Volunteer organisation with opportunities galore for the whole family. There’s the Junior Surf which is based around gaining water confidence and learning lifelong skills for children aged roughly from five-12 years.

Moving up from there is the Rookie Lifeguards who help out on patrols and learn the ropes for ages 12-14.

Then there’s the lifeguarding area from age 14 years and up where people can become a qualified Surf Lifeguard with opportunities to gain first aid awards, learn how to use a variety of equipment, become a crew person or driver in the IRB’s (Inflatable Rescue Boats), and much more including instructing, running the patrol, and examining new lifeguards just to name a few.

Recently a new role has been developed for those who want

Helen Redshaw serves during her Seniors Tennis Tournament ladies doubles match while Sheena Grey waits for a volley at the net.

come back to Sky Sport, who have lost a lot of subscribers over the past year but may have a chance to claw most of them back if they are smart with the packages they offer.

Spark Sport must go back to the drawing board if they want to be a serious competitor for sport rights in this country.

This experience has been a failure.

Perhaps that’s harsh but it is the reality and now Sky has a chance to capitalise.

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Pictured in recent years, an IRB with Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club volunteers helping out two juniors. If volunteering for the club interests you, there will be an open day on Sunday, October 20 for the public to attend. Photo provided.

to help out and give back to the community, but are not water confident, which is called Patrol Support. This new qualification allows you to learn all the skills like a lifeguard but miss out the water components.

Patrol Support members are great to have on board and can be a stepping stone while you become

more confident in the water.

If this is something you think could be for you come out to the Open Day on the 20th of October talk to the team and have a taster.

For more information find them on facebook “rarangi surf lifesaving club” Instagram “@rarangislsc” or head over to their website www.rarangislsc.org.nz/

Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club Oct. 2, women putts only: Judith Batty 30; Sue Duckworth 30; Marg Hamilton 32.

Oct. 3, mens stableford: Clive Drummond 46; Clive Aitchison 41; Bill Varrall 41; Don Lamond 40; Morgan Bowe 39. Nine holes: Leo McKendry 20; Hay Montgomery 18.

Oct. 5, mens monthly medal: Gross Brian Yarrall 79; nett: Don Lamond 64; James Brunel 65; Brian Yarrall 66; Bob Tapp 66; Jim Findlay 67; Luke Yarrall 68; Paddy Couchman 68; Doug Shaw 69; Mike McConnell 69; Mike Guillemot 69.

Oct. 7, 9 hole stableford, men: Hay Montgomery 24; Blue Arthur 20; Brian Brown 20; Gary Blake 19; Ivan Neame 19; Jan deZwart 19; Bob Tapp 19; Don March 19; Allen Knight 18; Paddy Couchman 18; Leo McKendry 18; Les Boniface 18; Graeme Parker 17; Ian Clark 17; Roy Lilley 17. Women: Joan Watson 18; Shirley Godsiff 18; Chris Currie 15; Jan Blake 14; Marg Ogier 14; Bernice Arnold 14; Lynn Naysmith 14.

Coming events: Oct. 17, mens stableford; Oct. 19, mens medal plus putts; women multiple stableford. Oct. 21, 9 hole stableford, all welcome, 10am start. Oct. 23, women 3 tee stableford.

Seniors Tennis tournament

Picton golf results

The Marlborough Seniors Tennis open two day tournament was scheduled for the weekend of September 14 and 15, but was postponed due to the weather, so was played later in the month.

This meant those competitors travelling from Christchurch didn’t make a second trip, but the Nelson women made another trip over the hill, including the eldest competitor, 88-yearold Jean Walker.

With president Max George promoting participation and comradeship, local entries were good and the groups were made up this year by ability rather than by age.

Each group had four or five doubles and a round

Results from recent matches played at the Picton Golf Club, September 21, aggregate: Ian Johnson 66; Bill Rainbird 69; Ian Molloy 70; Wayne Scaife 71.

September 26, atableford: Don Jamison 39; Jeff Pascoe 36; Gary Aldridge 36; John McIsaac 35; Bill Gatrell 34; David Bunt 33; Alan Butland 33; Ron Jones 33; Ian Johnson 32.

September 27, 9 hole bisque par: Joyce McClellan, Lyn Pawson +4; Beryl Tripe, Barbara Fechney +3; Heather Smith, Tonya Cowlishaw, Joan Gabara +2.

September 28, Nett: Jeff Pascoe 69; Mike Ashworth 69; Nephi Anderson 72; Alan Butland 72; Mark Ivamy 74; Ron Peters 75; Aaron Wilson 75; Trevor Gullery 75; Grant Aikman 75.

October 3, stableford: Alan Wilson 39; Bill Gatrell 37; Aaron Wilson 36; Jeff Pascoe 36; Hiram Taylor 35; Grant Aikman 35; Gordon Lang 35.

October 4, 9 hole scrambled eggs: Beth Arnold-Johnson 28; Mary Butler 23; Joyce McClelland 22; Barry Mills 22; Lyn Pawson, Ellie Gillies 20.

robin competition assured all players had three or four games.

Results.

Men, group 1: Kent Register & Phil Sowman 1; Stephen Dempster & Brendon Sutherland 2. Plate: Max George & Owen Dodson.

Men, group 2: Simon Bamford & Glen Mackie 1; Stan Wallace & Doug Jones 2.

Women, group 1: Pauline Fudge & Donna Clark 1; Mary-Anne Sloper & Pauline Low 2.

Women, group 2: Caroline Cornelius & Luan Muir 1; Roberta Marshall & Diane Wallace 2.

Women, group 3: Jean Walker & Trish Wehner 1; Melanie Carriere & Bronwyn Keown 2.

Mixed group 1: Owen Dodson & Eveline van der Linden 1; Brendon Sutherland & Pauline Fudge 2.

Mixed group 2: Jim Sampson & Roberta Marshall 1; Garry Tait & Jacqui Swanston 2.

Mixed group 3: Anthony Bowron & Luan Muir 1; Mike Ennis & Melanie Carriere 2.

Mixed group 4: Bill Taylor & Denise Taylor 1; Andrew Turner & Annette Hewetson 2.

The Eric Jackson Cup, donated by the Jackson family for the local competitor who finished with the most points but hadn’t won a prize on either day, was won by Joshua Joseph.

Player of the tournament: Roberta Marshall.

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Annual Awards 2nd NZ (GCI) 3rd NZ (sale units)

hAll of fAme Debbie Webster is a legend and a star! Not only recognised as

Number 2 salesperson in NZ there was a standing ovation for her as the Supreme Award recipient inducted into the Mike Pero Hall Of Fame - an ecstatic Debbie is overwhelmed and the picture says it all!

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