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By Celeste Alexander

A snow machine, Christmas music and wall to wall decorations – it’s already Christmas at Eddie and Alison Gallop’s house.

The Blenheim couple have been putting up their Christmas lights display over the past four years, and before now it’s always been at the Caretaker’s Cottage at Brayshaw Park.

However this year they have moved, they’ve added more to their display and are looking forward to kicking off festivities on December 6.

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A snow (foam) machine will be a popular feature at Eddie and Alison Gallop’s Christmas display on Richardson Ave, Blenheim. Eddie is pictured with his grandson Justin Gallop who likes to help out with the Christmas display.

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Justin Gallop (13) has been helping his grandfather, Eddie Gallop, for the past four years to put up a Christmas lights display and handing out candy canes.

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If you plan to be on the trail of Christmas lights during December, then add this address to your list – 3 Richardson Ave, Blenheim.

For the past four months Eddie has been decking the walls of his shed with decorations, Christmas train sets, interactive toys for the kids and even a bubble machine.

Outside there will be numerous inflatable displays and Christmas lights placed all about, including in the grass.

“We like to change our display up each year so we’ve tried something a bit different,” he says.

“We are already attracting a bit of interest from people passing by, so over the next week we will do a letter drop to our neighbours and let them know what hours we are operating.”

He and Alison are expecting their snow machine will be a big hit this year.

“We’ve already tested it out on the grandkids… and they love it!”

But the one very special touch to their display is of course, Christmas carols.

“Don’t worry, the CD player is out and ready,” Alison laughs. “We love to have the classic songs playing in the background. It’s one thing that people always comment on.”

Eddie and Alison will officially turn on the display starting Friday, December 6 and will run it from 9-11pm.

Leading up to Christmas the Sun Newspaper will print a list of addresses for Christmas lights displays, so if you would like to have your property listed please email celeste@blenheimsun. co.nz.

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Truffles galore for Bohally fundraiser

By Aimee O’Hagan

Throughout this week, the sweet smell of chocolate and coconut has emanated from Bohally Intermediate School hall, which has been abuzz with voices of students as they’ve rolled and wrapped approximately 86,000 truffles.

They were doing so for the school’s annual truffle fundraiser, which raises funds to go towards keeping the school up-and-running – paying for sports gear, chrome books, playground equipment, and more.

According to teacher, Sorayah Lindstrom, the students spent three weeks at the beginning of the school term visiting houses and taking orders.

All of the truffles are set to be delivered today and throughout

the weekend.

She says there have been hundreds of requests for the popular truffles made around Marlborough, including group and family orders.

“One of our students even sold about 187 bags,” Sorayah smiles.

The truffles come in one flavour, but there is a gluten free option available. A bag of five “normal” truffles costs $5, and bag of five gluten free truffles costs $7.

“They’re delicious and definitely great for Christmas,” Sorayah says.

“The plan is to sell more at the Mistletoe Market, but if people keep on ringing the school and ordering truffles, we might not have any left to do that!”

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ABOVE: Holly Wills, former MGC student, has returned from overseas and is working the cherry season before she embarks on study next year.

LEFT: Local cherry grower, Blair McLean, with Mariela Martinov of Croatia, who is experiencing cherry picking for the first time.

Wishing you a cherry Christmas

By Celeste Alexander

A fully laden cherry tree looks a lot like Christmas with its green foliage and red berries hanging like glistening ornaments.

Cherry season is a timely reminder that Christmas is just around the corner, particularly for the many backpackers and seasonal workers who have already started picking.

The season is looking pretty good, say cherry growers Mel and Blair McLean, who this week have been excitedly watching their early variety, Earlise, being picked and packed for the local market.

Despite last week’s rain causing

some damage, Blair says local growers are expecting a moderate, but good crop.

“The fruit is pretty good around the district and here at CherryBank Orchad, we are expecting to be exporting mid next month,” he says.

Blair and Mel, along with business partners Bernie and Trish Rowe, have 8000 cherry trees in 14 different varieties, some heavier in fruit than others.

They have already seen the first of their seasonal staff begin picking on Monday and are expecting up to 40 pickers and 30 people in the packing shed.

“Most of our pickers are back-

packers and in the packing shed we have mostly locals and students,” Blair says.

“This week has been pretty easy-going,” Mel adds. “It’s relaxed in the packing shed and out in the orchard but will be getting really busy soon.”

Keeping moral high among the 70 odd workers they employ over the season, which is busy over seven days a week, is easily sorted with iceblocks on hot days and BBQ’s on the weekends.

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with 40 overseas pickers so we try to make it a good experience for everyone.

“We want people to leave New Zealand saying they had a great time in Marlborough,” Blair says.

For picker Mariela Martinov of Croatia, this is her first experience picking cherries and will see her through to the end of her working holiday in NZ. “Today (Wednesday) was my second day so I’m still very new to this, but I love cherries - they’re my favourite fruit, so I’m enjoying myself,” she says.

Marlborough’s cherry season will run through into January, 2020.

The Summer Beer Fest, held by Dodson Street Beer Garden, is on December 14 and the Sun Newspaper has five tickets to give away. Each ticket is worth $75.

Simply answer the following question and if correct, you will go into the draw to win one of these tickets. Email your answer, name and contact number to celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz “Which six beers from Renaissance Brewing Company’s core range are permanently on tap at Dodson’s?”

This giveaway competition is being held for one more week, so get your entries in to win.

Car event raises funds for St Johns Last weekend’s Marlborough Automotive Swap Meet and Vehicle Display event, run by the Ford Club of Marlborough, was a huge success and raised $1825.70. These proceeds have been donated to St Johns Marlborough.

Breakfast With Santa The Beavertown Blenheim Lions is holding a ‘Breakfast With Santa’ event on Saturday, December 14 at 8.30am for children up to the age of sevenyears. It will be held at the Nurse’s Recreational Hall, Wairau Hospital and tickets are still available at the cost of $10 each. Contact Christine on 027 365 0425 for more information.

Shaun Hendy book tour Scientist and author, Shaun Hendy, will be at the Wesley Centre on Monday November 25, from 6pm until 7pm, to share and talk about his book, ‘#NoFly Walking the talk on climate change’. He will discuss how flying less significantly reduces our carbon footprint - and how his own personal journey proves it!

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Friday November 22, 2019

Exciting aerobatic competition on next week

By Aimee O’Hagan

Counterfeit Money By community constable Russ Smith

On November 17 Police received complaints regarding the use of counterfeit banknotes at retailers in Nelson and Kaikoura. The counterfeit money was presented between November 13-17.

These are the first incidents regarding the use of counterfeit notes reported since multiple counterfeit notes were used in the area in August 2019. A number of $100 notes were presented in Nelson and $50 notes in Kaikoura.

Police wish to remind businesses to be vigilant in checking cash, particularly $50 and $100 denominations.

If you believe someone is trying to pass you a counterfeit note, do not accept it and notify Police.

If you find you’ve already received a counterfeit note, put it in an envelope to avoid handling it further and get in touch with Police.

Next Friday is set to kick off the fourth South Island Akro Fest and Fly-In, which is being hosted by the Marlborough Aero Club and Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

It’s a competition that sees pilots from around the South Island perform aerobatic manoeuvres in their aircraft, while judges watch from below and judge the accuracy of the manoeuvres to an “international standard”.

Vice president of NZ Aerobatic Club, Andrew Love, says there are five different categories in the competition, ranging from entry level ability to advanced and unlimited.

“There are multiple sequences to be flown in each class,” he explains.

“Each pilot must fly set programmes to a certain difficulty level.

“The final programme is flown by the senior competitors on Saturday.

“After lunch [on Saturday], we will run the four minute free style round, which is when a few of the airshow pilots amongst us do our low level routines.

“These are judged by the competitors themselves.”

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Blenheim local, Deborah Walton-Derry, is a wordsmith who delights in writing extensive family and company histories.

The latest book that she has written is ‘Highways, Byways and Detours’, which follows the “extraordinary story” of how Marlborough-based company, Broadbridge Transport Ltd –

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is no admission fee: however, locals are actively encouraged to come and watch the planes do tricks in the sky above.

“The best place to view the

aircraft is from the carpark area next to the Marlborough Aero Club,” Andrew says.

“We, as competition pilots, will be happy to answer any

questions that locals may have.”

The event will run from 9am until about 6pm on Friday, and will continue for most of Saturday.

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Vice President of NZ Aerobatic Club, Andrew Love, flying his "Pitts Special". Air-to-air photo credit: Gavin Conroy.

which was started in Wairau Valley in 1946 by Cyril and Hazel Broadbridge – got to where it is today.

This book follows four other works written by Deborah, who has been writing professionally for over 30 years.

According to Deborah, her newest creation is a great read for “anyone who has an interest in the history of our region”.

“’Highways, Byways and Detours’ can be read on so many different levels,” she says.

“It could be seen as a story of a family, or even a book that mirrors what has gone on in the province since the 1950s – how Marlborough is so different today to how it was then.

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Deborah WaltonDerry with her book about the history of Broadbridge Transport Ltd.

ers have adventures too!”

Deborah adds that the book is “completely local”: having been written, photo-scanned, edited, and even published exclusively in Marlborough.

“So many people around the region have contributed,” she says.

‘Highways, Byways and Detours’ will be available at Paper Plus Blenheim from November 28 onwards.

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

Nadine Taylor becomes Deputy Mayor Marlborough Sounds Ward Councillor Nadine Taylor is Marlborough’s new Deputy Mayor, and was sworn in last week by Mayor John Leggett.

She will also chair the Assets and Services Committee, overseeing the management of the district’s big-budget assets and amenities infrastructure.

“Nadine has excelled in her role as a Councillor in the last three years. We work well together and I’m confident she has the qualities to be outstanding in the role,” Mayor Leggett said.

Councillor Taylor says it is an honour to become the Deputy Mayor of Marlborough.

“I admire Mayor John Leggett’s inclusive leadership style and we have a very good team of councillors who I’m sure will work cooperatively to take the whole of Marlborough forward.”

“My background and experience gives me an appreciation of the importance of our primary producers, both land and sea-based, who are key to the success of Marlborough. They are a big part of our history and the social fabric of our communities.”

“I will strive to be a connector between the Council and our communities, making sure people’s voices are heard

in our decision-making.”

“We live in a really special part of the world - our unique Marlborough Sounds and wild Cook Strait waterways, a very successful wine industry, and flourishing tourism, forestry and service industries.”

“Like any district, we have our challenges. Through my Assets and Services role I will ensure that the Council continues its focus on ensuring that Marlborough’s core infrastructure, in particular water, transport and sewerage, is prioritised. We will also continue our focus on providing great community facilities, such as the planned new District Library and Art Gallery.”

Councillor Taylor hails from the Awatere and attended Seddon School and Marlborough Girls’ College. For the last 21 years she has lived in Picton, and also for a time in Tory Channel/Kura Te Au, in the outer Marlborough Sounds. She has extensive business experience as an owner of a rock lobster fishing company. Nadine also works parttime for Ngati Apa ki te Ra To on a long-term project to catalogue the iwi archives and taonga. She and partner Graham have two adult sons.

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Expressions of Interest – District Licensing Committee The Marlborough District Council is required to renew the membership of its District Licensing Committee (DLC) in line with the criteria in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The DLC comprises a chairperson, a deputy chairperson (both already appointed by Council) and list members.

Council is now seeking people interested in alcohol licensing matters to be list members on the DLC. The DLC is responsible for making decisions on granting all alcohol licences (including special licences) and all Manager’s Certificate applications, renewals and temporary authorities in line, mainly under delegation to the chairperson. The commitment for list members is limited; mainly hearing objections to applications (only one to two per year, of which only one or two list

members will be required) and any other matters that may be dealt with by the DLC (unknown).

Applicants must be able to show they have experience that is relevant to alcohol licensing, the ability to make quality decisions, a high level of professional integrity and are strong communicators.

However, applicants must not have any direct interest in the alcohol industry or an alcohol related business. Technical guidance and training will be provided to ensure the regulatory framework is understood.

For more information please contact Mike Porter, Ph: 520 7400 or email dlc@marlborough.govt.nz Expressions of interest close on Friday 6 December 2019. Send your expressions of interest to: Mike Porter, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240, or email dlc@marlborough.govt.nz

Community representatives for Sister City Sub-Committee Council is calling for nominations for community representatives on the Sister City Sub-Committee.

The Sister City Sub-Committee manages Council’s Sister City activities and strives to involve greater community participation and sponsorship in the programme, especially in relation to business and economic relationships.

Council has two Sister Cities, Tendo and Otari (both in Japan), with which there is at present an annual education exchange (both to and

Upcoming meetings The following meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Copies of the agendas will be available at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/meetings and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

Planning, Finance & Community Committee Thursday 28 November 2019 at 9.00 am Council Thursday 12 December 2019 at 9.00 am The times and dates may be subject to change, please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

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from Japan), and a Sister Region relationship with Ningxia in China.

Nominations must be signed by a nominator and seconder and be accompanied by a brief resume. Nominations close on Friday 6 December 2019 and should be addressed to Mike Porter, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240 or by email to mike. porter@marlborough.govt.nz. All telephone enquiries should be directed to Mike Porter Ph: 03 520 7400.

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Friday November 22, 2019

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The Sun Not urgent?

Reported to Wairau hospital ED over the weekend with chest pains. Tests concluded irregular heartbeat and pneumonia. Then advised to see my GP for further tests, let the fun begin.

They don’t seem to consider it urgent so no appointment available for two weeks. What a joke medical services in Picton have become.

No patient concern there obviously.

Parent parks Re: Dangerous. For the record, I don’t use your precious parent parks. And I agree with you, people do drive too fast. This is an issue the car park owners need to address before someone gets hurt.

However raising a family was a choice (unlike disability or age) you made and you demand to be treated differently because of that.

You’re right, times are changing, we now have a society that demands and expects special treatment and privilege, because it’s all about you, not others.

Gun powder plot Guy Fawkes is not part of NZ’s history. English history 1606. “Gun powder plot”. This celebration upsets animals, causes fires costing millions. ACC & hospitals involved in picking up injuries caused by crackers. Surely something like the Maori new year could take its place!

No fun squasher.

Why? Thanks Marlborough roads for pushing me into the line of the traffic when I bike down Maxwell road on those pedestrian crossings that aren’t pedestrian crossings. I’m wondering why we need the 2 bits on the ends? The divide in the centre should be enough and still be safe for everyone.

Not a good look

I read in the Sun that Terry Sloan is objecting to proposed apartments in Porse House as it may reduce loading zones. Was not the loading zone outside his Pub removed to allow for al fresco seating.

Was walking to get groceries at Countdown Redwoodtown. What an eyesore the gardens are, weeds and rubbish. Not a good look!

Supermarket interior is fabulously clean beautifully presented and pleasant helpful staff.

Shame same cant be said about the outside.

No garden Marlborough prizes there...

Off leash Re Bike accident. I am sorry to hear about your accident on the river pathway last week.

However this is the only area we can let our dogs run free. We are very mindful of cyclists and wish this was reciprocated by the cyclists.

It could be a child next time. It is a problem that is getting worse and we would love it to be sorted. We tend to avoid the river now even though it is on our doorstep.

Replace signs Dog owner who vandalised the No Dog’s Signs Victoria Domain Picton designated mountain bike trails, replace at your cost, not at ratepayers expense.

Killing CBD Who decided to put the garden Fete in Pollard park? Another reason to kill off the CBD. Don’t get it.

No control?

Fabulous to see old supermarket site in Budge St finally cleaned up... Why not turn into parking and MDC update Ballinger park keep it open to deter vandalism. A flying fox would be perfect asset. Holdaway St park needs more for young children.

We are also rate payers in Riversdale!

Amazing how all the new subdivisions get all funding. Street sweeper more regularly would be also appreciated.

Always up the Withers..

Notice vineyards spraying regularly in high winds. Toxic cocktail of spray from mountains to the sea, No control MDC?

Have to say a big hand to the guy cleaning up at the recycle centre the other day. Had a really good attitude and proud of his job.

Good on you!

Girls College traffic. I wish the police would patrol children crossing the road. Since when did they have the right of way? They seem to think so. Do your job police, not just revenue collect. I thought pedestrians only had right of way at pedestrian crossings. Dumb place to have a school boarding a highway anyway.

Double standards?

We’re ratepayers too

Good on you

Crossing the road

Memorable day Marlborough Flyer. Sundays (Nov 11) trip on the steam train to Kekerengu & visit to Winterhome garden was a superb day. Weather was better than in Blenheim. Such fun on such an historic train. Incredible garden. Thank you very much to all those involved in arranging the outing. Memorable awesome day.

Calibrate that Memorable faux pas! Remember the police media ‘hot pie’ episode. Well it’s been topped with the latest from an Otago officer telling motorists not to trust their GPS speed as it could be made by any unknown manufacturer.

Oops - police hawk radar are made of numerous components from where? Calibrate that olde chap! Blushing now?

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More respect Agreed with Sterner stuff (Nov 15) regarding being a gracious loser and that only one side can win. However, may I say it takes more guts and empathy to show your emotions (shedding a tear).

The days of (especially males) bottling emotions are done and dusted - I have way more respect for people who are brave enough to show their true feelings.

I truly understand the ABs disappointment at the conclusion of the Quarter Final game - they were definitely outplayed, but we all know you can’t stay at the top forever! They felt they had let themselves and their fans down.

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Sunday trading Great to see Dolce opening on Sunday’s.

It’s needed in this town so I myself will be supporting him. Hope others do the same.

Sending your way Just desserts To the person who was late for a flight.

There is nothing more annoying and frustrating than a person not on time for a flight.

You often arrive late at your destination and those who are waiting to pick you up also have to wait.

You got your just desserts

Stop and look For God’s sake, would someone please do something about these damn courtesy humps in town? I nearly hit someone! This is the most ridiculous thing I have EVER seen... and I have lived in 3 countries and plenty of cities and small towns.

Pedestrians just assume that the driver of a vehicle see them. Pedestrians need to STOP and LOOK to make sure the driver is in fact stopping. Far out! The car may get a ding, but you’ll be worse off by far! The hump does not have white zebra stripes. IT-IS-NOT-A-PEDESTRIAN-CROSSING!

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Zero carbon!!

Back to pre-agrarian revolution 1780’s! Spells the end of funeral cremations, the aluminium smelter at Bluff; steel and glass works/ foundries up north. All welding equipment, mining, aircraft, ferries. Arms too, wooden wittled lances for defence, hand knitted tweed clothes with wood buttons. Another tankard of ‘honeymead‘ darling.

But wait! That also means no makeup, coffee, chocolate! OMG-a cosmetic ‘crisis call’ in Paris NOW!!! My horse awaits.

Owen at Dolce. Keep opening Sundays. I work opposite you and every Sunday am asked what food places are open at our end of town.

Particularly when the cruise ships are in town.

Will be sending people your way now.

Noisy Thanks to the considerate winery, whom at around 3am on Friday 15 Nov, decided to spray the vines around Tavera St. Thanks for keeping me and the surrounding neighbourhood awake. Didn’t bank on that noise when I moved into the neighbourhood. And yes, we were here before the vineyard.

Go Jamie Yes, Deputy Mayor? Where IS Jamie? WHY was he not chosen as DM? Does Mr Leggett feel threatened? Maybe he doesn’t like Jamie for his honesty approach??? Go Jamie! You have a following.

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Friday November 22, 2019

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Everyone is all smiles at Lochmara’s brand new office, located on Picton’s waterfront, in front of the wharfs on the corner of London Quay and Wellington Street.

The office officially opened this week and it hasn’t taken long for locals and visitors to pop their heads in and have a look around.

Shirley Timms is one of the regular faces at the counter. Having lived all her life in Picton she loves the daily interaction with people and says she can’t get enough of talking about Lochmara Lodge.

“Lochmara Lodge is an amazingly special place. It really is not a hard sell,” she smiles.

“When I’m describing Lochmara to people I call it magical and mystical, particularly when explaining the walking tracks and scenery.

“There’s so much to offer, and for all ages and abilities too. Marlborough really is very lucky to have a wonderful facility like Lochmara Lodge,” she says.

When visiting the new office, located close to the wharf where their boats leave from, there’s information available on all

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of the Lochmara attractions. People can book their day trips from there, check-in for their trips, or simply call in for an icecream or cold drink.

“I call this location the best office in town,” Shirley says. “Since I’ve worked for Lochmara I’ve noticed people use it regularly. Some people book a day most weekends so they can just relax at the lodge, have a nice lunch and come back feeling refreshed,” she says.

Inside, there is drone footage on display taken of Lochmara Lodge for anyone wanting a taste of what’s on offer, or have a chat with the friendly team.

“We are more than happy to try to accommodate for everyone,” Shirley says.

“Anyone, whether they’re singles, couples, families or large groups – there’s something for everyone. And if our departure times don’t work with people’s travel arrangements we can put on a special trip by arrangement.”

Lochmara has set departure times and bookings are advised. You can call in to the office to book as well as online, or large groups and the accommodation bookings can be made online also.

Shirley Timms is one of the friendly faces you will see when visiting Lochmara's new booking office in Picton.

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Friday November 22, 2019

Next stop, New York!

Marlborough Singers members to head to the U.S.

By Aimee O’Hagan

In January next year, members of the Marlborough Singers, Rien Wagenvoort, Natallia Shabanava, and Ian and Elaine Blair, will head to the so-called ‘concrete jungle’ of the U.S.: New York City.

They’ll be travelling there as part of ‘Vox Kiwiana’ – a group of ten singers from Marlborough, Nelson, Wellington, and Lower Hutt – to represent NZ and sing with Distinguished Concerts Singers International (DCSI), a choir made up of performers from around the world.

The opportunity to be part of the choir is offered by Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY), a music production company that stages concerts for individuals and groups.

According to Rien, the choir will be performing the music of Sir Karl Jenkins, ‘The Armed Man, A Mass

For Peace’, to celebrate the piece’s 20th anniversary.

“Sir Karl Jenkins himself will be watching the performance,” Rien says.

“We’ll be performing at Carnegie Hall.

“I’m reasonably excited.”

For each of the four, it will cost approximately $5,000 for flights, accomodation, and registration and participation alone.

Rien says that there is “quite a background” behind how the group got this opportunity.

When the Marlborough Singers sung ‘The Armed Man’ as part of 100th anniversary commemorations for Armistice Day in Blenheim last year, they were joined by guest singers from the Nelson Civic Choir.

“One of those singers was Wim Oosterhoff, who had been one of the organisers of the original NCC trip to NY,” Rien explains.

“At the beginning of this year, an

Ian Blair (left), Natallia Shabanava, Rien Wagenvoort, and Elaine Blair complete with choir books and piano!

invitation was sent to the membership of the Marlborough Singers to register interest in performing as part of the DCINY choir.

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(Vox Kiwiana) to participate.

“It was left to the individuals to determine if they would go.”

Rien, Natallia, Ian, and Elaine were the only four that accepted the

invitation.

They are set to perform on Monday, January 20, and are excited to spend “a few extra days” exploring the city.

Food Bank Appeal to re-stock shelves

Free Confident Driving Course for Mature Drivers With support from Council and the Transport Agency, Age concern would like to invite mature drivers to attend our safe driver refresher course.

Marlborough Community FoodBank manager Wynnie Cosgrove (second from right) with volunteers helping to coordinate next Monday's Foodbank Street Appeal: Jo Lane, John Foley, Tash Knox and Reuban Molnar.

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You will be Council guided through one day, 5 hour With support from and the aTransport session using aCouncil workbook which you can keep at would Agency, Age concern would like mature With support from andto theinvite Transport Agency, Age Concern the of mature the The course is designed to course. like end to invite drivers to attend ourcourse. safe driver refresher rivers to attend our safecourse. driver refresher be informative, informal and enjoyable.

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It’s nearly time to get your food donations together for the Marlborough Community Food Bank Appeal, which takes place next Monday.

Between 6-8pm, an army of volunteers will be coming to a street near you, collecting food donations which will help to refill the empty shelves at the Food Bank.

When you hear the sirens, head on out with your canned and non-perishable foods which will be gratefully accepted by the collectors.

The Appeal will take place in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick, Havelock, Woodbourne, Grovetown, Spring Creek, Rarangi and Seddon.

Please give generously as there is a growing number of people in need of food parcels, Food Bank manager Wynnie Cosgrove says.

“Last year we collected more food than previous years, and yet the demand for food parcels is growing and for the first time

we’ve run out of things like tinned spaghetti.”

She says people who collect food parcels aren’t ‘lazy or bludgers’, they’re usually working families who are struggling to earn a living wage.

“Food costs have risen, people have to pay rent. All it takes for a family to fall behind is for a child to get sick and someone has to stop work to care for them. Then there’s no money coming in.

“Schools tell us they ring families to find why a child isn’t at school and it’s not because the child is sick, it’s because the family can’t afford to fill their lunchbox. That’s where we can help,” she says.

In the meantime, people can donate to the Food Bank collection bins at New World and Countdown supermarkets.

And anybody wanting to make other donations, such as meat or money, can contact treasurer Lynette Stanley on 027 500 1517.

Drivers’ refresher

By Celeste Alexander

How often have you been driving and asked yourself; ‘Where did that car come from?’

Perhaps your vehicle bears the marks from curbs or minor scrapes from garages and buildings?

If you feel a drivers’ refresher would be useful, Age Concern Marlborough is running a ‘Staying Safe Workshop for Senior Drivers’ workshop.

Local woman Viv Dunlop recently took part in this workshop and says she found it “very informative”.

“There was nothing I didn’t know but it reinforced things

like the road code,” she says.

Viv is also the secretary of the Marlborough Stroke Club and felt by partaking in the workshop, it would also inspire stroke survivors.

“I wanted to promote it to our members and show that it wasn’t a practical test, which is what some people were concerned about. But rather a total refresher course of the road code and keeping one’s self safe on the road,” she says.

Participants are given a booklet which they work through in a group setting, answering questions and completing a self-assessment using a series of scenarios.

“There were questions we asked ourselves like; ‘have we changed lanes and forgotten to indicate’, ‘how often have we clipped a curb or felt other motorists are too aggressive’,” Viv says.

“One thing that did surprise me was the cost of operating a vehicle per year; it’s surprising how much you spend.

It was also useful to find out that when you turn 75, there’s a free driving lesson with the AA who take you for an assessment.”

To find out more about this workshop, refer to the advertisement for Age Concern Marlborough on this page.

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Friday November 22, 2019

GARDENING THIS WEEK Neem: By Wally Richards India is the country that grows the most Neem Trees (Azadirachta indica) That is because the climate there is most suitable for their rapid growth, hot and arid.

I remember years ago a fellow nursery person germinated some Neem seeds and grew them in a glasshouse.

In the heat of summer the trees would grow a few inches for a couple of months then appear to be dormant for the rest of the year.

In India the tree grow several feet in the same time from seed.

Back in the 1920’s, Indian scientists were studying what farmers had long noted: that Neem trees could withstand locust plagues.

But the world didn’t take notice until 1959, when a German entomologist watched billions of locusts swarm over the Sudan and

reported that Neem trees were the only green things left standing.

The first Neem products were from a company called Suntec and later on my company imported the Neem Oil and Neem Cake which were available under the Trade Name, ‘Wallys’ The Neem Cake was imported in two particle sizes namely Neem Powder and Neem Granules each having their own uses in the garden.

Neem Powder for planting seeds, seedlings and use on lawns where Neem Granules being much larger lumps best used under trees and shrubs where they breakdown over longer periods giving benefits longer than the Neem powder.

Over the years the powder and granules have become very popular with gardeners to the extent that I have just imported my largest shipment ever being 26 tons.

There are a number of Landscape companies using Neem Powder/Granules which they apply to the gardens that they look after.

D oi ng t h i s r e du c e s down the pest problems and means less need to spray Neem Oil or harmful chemical controls.

One of the interesting aspects is the control of root nematodes.

We often do not realise that we have these pests as they are feeding on the roots of plants underground so we do not see them or know the damage they are doing.

But after applying Neem Powder/granules we notice that a few weeks later the plants are looking better and appear healthier.

The reason is simple, the pests are sucking goodness out of the roots and when eliminated the plant has all those carbohydrates to use for growing and natural

defences.

Neem Oil which is used as an insect pest control is not a poison as chemicals are.

I have also noted that Neem Oil has some fungicidal properties in particular powdery mildew and other leaf type diseases.

Spraying Neem Oil on a large tree or shrub can be difficult to obtain good coverage but there are two other ways that can be used without the need to spray.

Placing Wallys Neem Granules in the root zone from the trunk to the drip line will in a number of trees eliminate all the pests feeding on the trees.

This is especially good on citrus trees but may not be effective on every species of tree.

Yes Neem is the nice way to protect your gardens without harming yourself, beneficial insects or the environment.

Linkwater four year-old, Robbie Parkes, has got type 1 diabetes, and he and his family have spent the last three plus months fundraising to afford a Diabetic Alert Dog. Although the pup will cost an expensive $20,000 to both purchase and train, it will work miracles: with a dog looking out for Robbie every night, mum Diane will finally be able to get some sleep. So far, the Parkes family have held a fundraising dinner at Bamboo Garden, and will be holding a quiz and auction evening at the Woodbourne Tavern in Renwick on November 29, at 7pm. Tickets cost $20 per person. Eight people limit per table.

For more information or to purchase tickets, pop into All About You Lingerie, Blenheim, or contact Diane on 021525630.

Robbie (right) is pictured with mum Diane, older sister Maisy, and family pet Olive.

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Time with our busy adult children and grandies.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

Saturday 23 Tuia 250 ki Totaranui - Meet, Explore, Eat, Live Music and Light Installation: So much on offer for the whole family, with all day entertainment from 10am.

Explore the flotilla vessels and meet the crew and experience the wonders of the Tuia Matauranga Roadshow, 10am-4pm. Discover the Kete Kai Street Market featuring food from a diverse range of cultures along with Maori crafts and performers 3pm8pm. Followed by a light installation and a free concert by Fly My Pretties.

Picton Foreshore, Picton.

Blackadder Goes Forth - Dinner Theatre: Blenheim Musical Theatre presents Blackadder Goes Forth, an evening of Blackadder humour set as a musical show. Tickets single seats $73, group booking (six or more) $68.

Tickets include a three course meal.

6.30pm-10.30pm, on until December 7. Sorry no Sunday or Monday shows.

Blenheim Musical Theatre, 81a Lakings Road.

Crop Swap Blenheim: Sharing abundance from our gardens including fruit and vegetables, preserves and relishes, jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings and baking.

2pm-3pm, $2 to register. Crossroads Café, 2 Redwood Street. For further details 021512802. Giving generously and mindfully taking.

Eastern State Speedway: Featuring the Mainland Modified Series, RVTS Sidecar Dash 4 Ca$h, the Production Open Champs and Martin Motors 20 Lap Trophy and the Canterbury ATVs and Stop Family Violence Development Stockcar Teams Racing.

6pm. $5-$25. Vintage Lane, Renwick.

Kidzone Christmas Party: A reminder to Kidzone members that the Kidzone Christmas Party is on, you won’t want to miss Santa’s possible appearance! 10.30am-12pm. Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

Lawrence Arabia: With nothing other than himself Lawrence Arabia will enchant with his collection of pop songs, a piano, and a small selection of other relevant instruments. 8pm. Tickets $25. The Plant, Redwood Street.

Marlborough Horticultural Society’s Summer Show: Don’t miss the opportunity to admire the wonderful blooms on display.

Raffles and sales table also available.

9am-4pm. $2. St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 92 Weld Street.

Nell Gwynn: A witty, bawdy and exhilarating play.

Imagine London in the 1660s, King Charles II has come to the throne with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. At the theatre in Drury Lane a young Nell Gwynn, one of the first actresses on the English stage, is causing stirrings amongst theatre goers and catches Charles’ wandering eye. 7.30pm. $27.50-$37.50. Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horten Street.

The Best And The Worst: A small exhibition of photographic works from members of the Marlborough Camera Club. Featuring The

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.

Upcoming events: Monday 25

Two local sidecar teams will face off against 12 other visiting teams this Saturday at Eastern States Speedway.

Gates open 5pm - racing starts 6pm. SpeedNut Photography.

Green Wall a montage of images showing the beauty of our world hangs next to Oceans of Plastic telling a different story of what is happening beneath the ocean’s surface. Upstairs foyer, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Exhibition on show “Le Groupe II” featuring 26 local artists work in various mediums including pottery, sculpture, paintings, glass and wood.

Exhibition closes this Sunday, November 24. Open every day 10.30am4.30pm. Marlborough Art Society’s Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘Time Travellers - Tuia Te Muka Tangata Ki Uta: Shared Futures’, Tuia 250 Encounters Marlborough Children’s Art Exhibition, on until January 26, 2020. Also ‘Te Pokohiwi o Kupe – Revisiting Past Voyages’, on until March 1, 2020.

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.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlbor-

ough’s amazing artists. Open 10am4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

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 9am-12pm 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 24 Tuia 250 ki Totaranui - Dual Heritage Shared Future: Explore each of the five flotilla vessels and meet the crews. Learn about migration, conservation, sail and rope handling, the lunar calendar and using a star compass. Discover the fascinating Tuia Matauranga Roadshow and visit a portable planetarium. Bring a picnic and stay all day.

10am-4pm. Picton Foreshore, Picton.

St Andrew’s Day Celebration: A celebration of the feast day of St Andrew, the Patron Saint of Scotland.

With Scottish music and traditions including a Haggis Ceremony. Also bagpipes and drums, Highland danc-

ers and Scottish country dancers.

10am-2pm. Seymour Square, 92 High Street, Blenheim. If wet, venue will be St Andrew’s Church Hall, Henry Street.

Blenheim Country Music Club: All welcome. $3 including afternoon tea. 2pm. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

Marlborough Kennel Association: Single Ribbon Parade followed by a shared lunch. Please note canteen is not operating but tea, coffee and cold drinks available. Entries from 10.30am with judging at 11am. Judge is Ryan Schilling from the North Island.

All breeds recognised by NZ Kennel Club welcome. Marlborough Kennel Association Clubgrounds, Aerodrome Rd, Omaka.

Ulysses Club Ride: A ride from Blenheim to Havelock then on to Linkwater for lunch at the Queen Charlotte Pub. 11am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Thursday Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am.

Members and visitors welcome.

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.

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.

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.

Foodbank Street Appeal: Please give generously to this year’s Foodbank Street Appeal. Cans and non-perishables items as well as staples include weetbix, rice, flour, sugar, oats, and dry soup mix would be appreciated. Collections will be taking place in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick, Havelock, Woodbourne, Grovetown, Spring Creek, Rarangi and Seddon.

6-8pm. If postponed collection will take place on Monday December 2.

BWB Text #NoFly Walking The Talk On Climate Change: What happens when a leading New Zealand scientist and frequent traveller rules out flying for a year? Join Shaun Hendy and local chair Budyoung Hill as they discuss how to reduce carbon emissions by flying less. All welcome.

6pm-7pm. Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street.

Tuia 250 ki Totaranui - Port Marlborough Schools Day: A day for Marlborough school students with a programme designed to follow up on Tuia 250 curriculum including educations exhibits and activities, and a chance to view the vessels and meet the crews. 9am-3pm. Picton Foreshore, Picton. Please note there is no public access to the flotilla vessels on this day.

Friday 29 Rise Up Premiere: Head to the Clubs of Marlborough for the premiere of 16 year-old filmmaker Tyler Redmond’s brand new movie, ‘Rise Up’. The fictional film explores the topic of bullying and how to combat the issue. 6.30pm with free entry. Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

Sundown Sport Series: With social sports and activities, spot prizes and special guests. Dinner included. Every Friday in November 7pm-10pm. Suitable for ages 12 years plus. Marlborough Youth Trust, MySpace, 18 Kinross Street.

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“This is quite trendy for kids asTO years. She returned with her family PROUD there’s tricks and tumbling and and now runs the hip hop studio numbers are continuing to grow,”RThere and in Picton,” Robyn says.

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“Every time I fly I always see around 30 people having a look,” Graeme says.

The Yak 3 scenic flights offer a view of Marlborough you wouldn’t usually get to experience, especially at top speeds of 500 kilometres per hour.

Omaka holds a soft spot for Graeme because it was the place he did his first flying lessons.

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“Other lead dancers in the show are Jayna Potts who will be the Dragon in China, Carla Hauswirth is Rafiki in Kenya, Anna Holdaway will be Sabine in France and Maddie Horton will be the Statue of Liberty in the USA.” Tickets are now on sale for Mission:Possible – Quest for the Key which will take place at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim on November 16 at 6.30pm and November 17 at 4pm.

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A lifetime of dance ed with ballet then at the age of seven I switched to Highland which became my main focus.

“I grew up in dance and Betty put me into operatic shows where I gained more experience. Unfortunately Betty died young so I started teaching at the age of 18 and have been ever since,” Robyn says.

Robyn has gone on to be involved with Highland dancing nationally and internationally for more than 40 years and has seen many of her students achieve New Zealand championship titles.

This was seen again this year during the NZ Highland Dancing Championships hosted in Blenheim where a number of Robyn’s Highland dance students won titles.

“A lot of local kids did very well and our senior Highland class has several national champions in it.

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Over the years Robyn’s students have performed in NZ teams in Scotland, USA, France, Korea, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.

She has been a member of the NZ Academy of Highland and National Dancing since 1975 and on a local front, has also been involved in charity events such as this year’s Stars in Your Eyes show.

For her services to Highland dancing, Robyn was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal in 2012.

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It’s been a very busy few weeks for Marlborough Academy of Dance director, Robyn Simmons, as she oversees all of the preparation for the up and coming end-of-year production Mission: Possible – Quest for the Key. With a year’s worth of lessons, exams and competitions now finished for the Academy’s students, Robyn is looking forward to seeing students have fun and embracing the mix of dance, music, song and drama together on stage.

Dance has played a huge role in Robyn’s life since the young age of three.

Her journey began with her mother Daphne, a dancer who had learned from iconic dance figure Betty Vercoe. Betty was a long-standing Blenheim teacher and one of the Blenheim Operatic Society’s best-known stalwarts.

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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.

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But alas, Grandma they celebrate the work adventure this amazing idea.in the attic Dance asdone A story of a fun-filled in the trunk throughout the year. told in a trapped the they’ve girls the “Jann already hadkey thetoTerracotta and intrigue will be music, and tells the split into pieces, Prepare to be entertained! dance, of mix from the colourful has been Warriors as part of her WOW coltrunk Tickets are available countries online at different song and drama. left in lection and has made a Chinese who and ASB Theatre either or at the world.

Sisters, Sophie and Lauren, the www.asbtheatre.com life, are around dragon, and so that was amust goodfly starting are infact sisters in real school Sophiefor theLauren theatre’s ticketing office. point production,” Robyn to the four old plane delighted to be finishing Grandma’s says. for the summer break.

Robyn’s daughter and dance teacher, Sara Bishell, wrote the script based on the idea for the plot comes together which is so wonand from there, an engaging and derful.”

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There will be 220 dancers involved Marlborough Academy of Dance, with the production, the Academy’s there are eight teachers involved. big end-of-year event, which is a There’s the Highland and Irish culmination of all their work from taught by Robyn, Sara and Jenna throughout the year. Dancers are Hook, who themselves have been aged from as young as three-years. champions over the years, and are “It’s one big studio production,” now producing more and more national champions every year.

Robyn says.

Then there’s the Acrodance “All of the groups have completed their exams and competitions and which is taught by Amy Potts now this is the fun part. Everyone and was added within the last few works as a team and the studio years.

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Omaka Aerodrome is a hid- his team. den gem in Marlborough, but is “It hasn’t just got one runway, well known on the world stage. so classic aircraft can With its grassy runways, wide into the wind,” Tony take off says. open spaces, world class restoraOmaka has become a bit of tion projects on classic aircraft, a hub for aircraft restoration, and one-of-a-kind aeroplanes, Tony says. it’s a buzzing community.

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KEENAN, Victor Arapere Reg NZ776972 Vietnam: Passed away at Ashwood Park Retirement Village on Tuesday November 19, 2019. Aged 74 years. Husband of Judy, brother and brother-in-law of Laura and Jeff, Owen, Angela and Mike, and James. Uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to 36 Hillcrest Avenue, Blenheim 7201. A service for Victor will be held at Clubs of Marlborough, Alfred Street at 11am on Tuesday November 26, followed by interment at Fairhall RSA Cemetery.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Southee’s career heading south?

Call it the eye test but Tim Southee looks like a shell of himself.

At his peak, he was one of New Zealand’s best pace bowlers of all time, today he looks lost, he lacks command and cannot seem to hold up his end of the deal.

Somehow he is still the squad’s vice captain but at 30-years-old

he looks like his best days are behind him.

I was at Westpac Stadium for the group stage game against Wellington at the 2015 World Cup and he was majestic.

His line and length was immaculate and he was able to get the ball to swing through the air and move off the pitch as he took 7 for 33.

Today he just looks unenthused, he was not able to produce during the super over against England earlier this summer when he captained the Black Caps in the series.

He did not play in the World Cup final earlier this year and while he’s formed a potent partnership with Trent Boult in tests for a

number of years, he may be on borrowed time.

The team will try Lockie Ferguson in the upcoming English test series next week and he may be the long-term replacement for Southee in coming seasons.

Southee has the talent but he needs a fresh coat of paint.

He needs to reinvent himself

Summer soccer starts up

By Aimee O’Hagan

Wednesday evening saw the first games of the Marlborough primary schools’ Summer Fun Football season kick off at Blenheim’s A&P Park.

According to Marlborough

Football general manager, Andrea Smith-Scott, teams from Witherlea, Grovetown, St Mary’s, Richmond View, Blenheim, Whitney Street, Springlands, Rapaura, Renwick, Redwoodtown, and Riverlands Schools (and some homeschool teams) are set to play

a game every Wednesday until December 18.

“We have a total of 67 teams entered,” Andrea says.

“We run four different age groups – five to six year-olds, seven to eight year-olds, nine to ten yearolds, eleven to twelve year-olds

and thirteen to fourteen year-olds – who all play games at different times throughout the evening.”

Wednesday Summer Fun Football is held biannually, with the next season set to begin when pupils return to school in February 2020.

and find a way to stay in a team he clearly loves.

Can time with Shane Bond help him? It’s a big if but even the most ardent fan must admit that Southee has not been the dynamic player the team needs for the past four years and it’s been a lack of depth which has prevented him from losing the test spot.

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November 8, 9Hole Stableford: Lindsay Dahlberg 19; Joan Gabara, Beryl Tripe, Les Johnson, Joyce McClelland 18.

November 14,Stableford: Ron Peters 47; Gary Aldridge 41; Andrew Sunley 39; Mike Ashworth 38; Paul Howden 38; Ian Johnson 36.

November 15, Lindsay Dahlberg 20: Les Johnson 16; Mary Butler, Ellie Gillies, 15; Lyn Pawson 14.

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Redwoodtown School student, Preston Davis.

Springlands School student, Jacob Hefford.

Redwoodtown School pupil, Johnny Love.

Grovetown School pupil, Abel Dewar.

Today, at 5.45pm- Athletic Park- there will be Track Cycling, coaching and training. Come along and give it a go.

For ages 11 and upwards. Plenty of track bikes available. Just bring helmet and runners.

Monday, November 25 at 6pmAthletic park- there will be Track Cycling. Warm-up starts approx 5.30pm. Bikes available for newcomers.

All welcome.

Wednesday November 27 at 6.30pm - Wither Hills Winery will be a Graded road race. Open 32km, Junior 13km.

Please assemble at 6pm. All welcome.

Open $5 Junior $3.

See website www.cyclingmarlborough.org.nz for more information or phone Graham 03 5789921.

MGG Spring Classic November 16, women’s stableford. Denise Pickering 40; Marilyn Smith 39; Jean Dowling 38; Bridget Quaife 37; Jane Anderson-Bay 36CB; Marilyn Keenan 36CB. Men’s stableford Div.1: Andrew Stowell 40; David Searle 39; Denis Tocker 38; Peter Way 37; Andrew Hickey 37; Ben Holden 36 CB; Al Parker 36 CB; Arthur Dovey 36CB; Nick Robinson 36CB; Jerome January 36CB. Men’s Div.2:Hans Blohm 43; Mike Ponder 42; John O’Brien 37CB; Guido Bertogg 37; John Rodgers 36CB; Robin Whiting 36CB; George Mitchinson 35CB; Ian Bridgen 35; Richard Anderson 34CB; Jeff Clarke 34CB. November 17, women’s gross:

Emily Stenhouse 79; Net: Jane Anderson-Bay 68CB; Jackie McGarry 68; Lizzie Turnbull 71CB; Marilyn Smith 71; Amber Boyce 72. Men’s gross Div.1: Ben Holden 73; Paul Silke 77CB; Yuichi Ando 77. Net Div.1: Bob Nicolle 68; Geoff Barnett 69CB; Andrew Hickey 69CB; Peter Diack 69; Drew Ellis 71CB; Bede O’Malley 71.

Div.2 gross: Brandon Brooker 84; John Gudsell 88; Hans Blohm 89. Net: Graeme Parker 66; Hans Bloomberg 66; Guido Bertogg 68CB; Mike Ponder 68; Stuart McLagan 70; Bruce Palmer 71.

Stableford over 2 days women:Jane Anderson-Bay. Men:Hans Blohm

Craig Howard (centre), general manager of Marlborough Grape Growers Cooperative, presented trophies to Hans Blohm and Jane Anderson-Bay who had the most stableford points over the two-day MGG Spring Classic golf event held recently. Photo provided.

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