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Taking place on March 17, St Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish culture; a global phenomenon that is held in almost every country in the world. Marlborough will be taking part in the celebrations, with Blenheim’s only Irish bar ‘Biddy Kate’s’ planning various Irish foods and activities for St Patrick’s Day. Continued on page 2. Biddy Kate’s Irish Bar employees Hannah Fennell, Jesse Casserly, Hoodmana Jat, and Eden Kavanagh with pints of Guinness and the Irish flag. On March 17 Biddy Kate’s will be serving all day Irish breakfast and traditional Irish foods in honour of St Patrick’s day.

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Happy Saint Paddy’s Day! Continued from page 1. Owner Terry Sloan knows how to properly celebrate the holiday. Born in Belfast, Terry named the bar/backpackers ‘Biddy Kate’s’ in honour of his Irish mother, Bridget Kathleen. St Patrick’s Day is “a big long day” for Biddy Kate’s. Damon Ward will be providing live music, and there will be a specially pre-

pared Irish menu, with Irish stew and fried potato skins. Extra kegs of Guinness have been stored in preparation. “[There are] a lot of foreigners in town for harvest, looking to celebrate,” says Terry. “Everyone who doesn’t drink Guinness - drinks Guinness on St Patrick’s day. Everyone wants to be Irish.”

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Biddy Kate's employees Hannah Fennell and Eden Kavanagh are both Irish; with Hannah hailing from Whicklow, and Eden being from South Dublin.

Seán Mercier, Barry Looney, and John O'Connor are from Limerick, Ireland. They will be celebrating their first St Patrick's Day in New Zealand this Tuesday.

Two people very excited for St Patrick’s Day are Seán Mercier and John O’Connor. Born and raised in Limerick, Ireland, Seán and John are keen to experience a “Paddy’s Day” away from home. “We’re nearly the farthest point away we could be from Ireland,” says John. “It’ll be interesting to see how big [St Patrick’s Day] is here.” “We’re excited,” says Seán. Back in Limerick, St Patrick’s Day is a slightly different affair. A national holiday; it is celebrated by people of all ages with parades happening in most cities. The parade is “a demonstration of Irish traditions and a way to welcome other cultures,” John says. Different areas of Irish society are represented, with boy-scouts, military, actors, and dancers all taking part. People wear face-paint, and sing ‘Fields of Athenry,’ while watching the parade. In Limerick, the Daniel O’Connell Fountain is dyed green by students every year. Of course, there is drinking. Everyone

is outdoors, and despite not being allowed to drink in public places, guards (police) look the other way, as long as you are behaving yourself, John says. “A running joke is that St Patrick’s Day is in the middle of Lent,” Seán adds. “St Patrick’s Day is our day off.” “Everyone is wrecked the day after,” John says. “On March 18 we have to work.” “The cure is hair of the dog; a full Irish Breakfast, and a pint,” Seán says. With the Dublin St Patrick’s Day parade cancelled because of COVID-19, Seán and John are saddened they will not get to watch the parade via broadcast. However, they are excited to see how Kiwis celebrate Ireland’s national holiday. What will Seán and John be doing next Tuesday? “Finding the most amount of Irish possible,” says Seán. “Honestly, one of the best parts of St Patrick’s Day is that it’s celebrated in so many countries. It’s like your home country can come to visit you,” says John.

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Tai’s memory honoured with family’s donation By Celeste Alexander

A loving wife and mother of two, best friend to many, and a caring midwife who poured her heart and soul into her work, Tai Dixon’s legacy continues on nearly 12months after she was killed in a car accident. Tai’s family, including husband Scott, young daughters Iona and Lucia and father Bernie Hartley, will be visiting Wairau Hospital tomorrow to donate two cold cots in Tai’s memory. Tai was a well known and loved midwife who worked in Blenheim for around eight years before she, and her husband Scott and two daughters, moved to Christchurch at the end of 2017. Sadly Tai was killed by a drunk driver on June 2, 2019 as she was driving to work for her evening shift at Christchurch Women’s Hospital, where she worked as a hospital based midwife. The other driver, Daryl John Price, was driving his work van drunk and under the influence of drugs and crossed the centre line, colliding with Tai head-on. It was a huge shock for everyone who knew Tai, and now with the one year anniversary of her passing approaching, those who loved her are coming together to remember her in a way she would have approved – by helping others. According to Scott, Tai was passionate about helping women and families going through the trauma of stillbirth. “These cots will help to continue her legacy,” he says. “Tai will be remembered for the amazing mum and midwife that she was, as well as her warmth and compassion for all people and her passion for helping those most

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Marlborough Boys’ College quiz night Marlborough Boys’ College are holding a quiz night on Thursday, March 19 at 7pm, at Renwick’s Woodbourne Tavern to raise money for the annual History and Classics trip to Europe. Tickets are $20, with up to eight people per team. There will be prizes, snacks, and great fun for all who come along on the night. Contact MBC on 03 578 0119 or drop into the school to purchase tickets.

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ABOVE: Tai Dixon pictured in the Sun with her daughter Iona in 2014. Tai was passionate about helping people through her role as a midwife. File photo. LEFT: Tai Dixon and her husband Scott pictured at their wedding in 2011. Tai worked as a midwife at Wairau Hospital for around eight years before they moved to Christchurch where she was killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. Photo provided.

in need. “She was especially passionate about helping women and families through the trauma of stillbirth, so this is why we thought the donation of cold cots was appropriate,” Scott says. Tai’s friends and family have raised around $7500 following her death, and Scott topped the amount up so they could purchase three cold cots from the UK.

“One of which has gone to Christchurch Women’s Hospital where she worked for the last year of her life,” Scott says. Tai was born in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire in 1978 and trained at Bradford University. She moved to Blenheim to work as a midwife in 2009, the same year she met Scott, and they married in July 2011. “Though I don’t know what in-

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spired her to work in midwifery, I know she enjoyed seeking out people most in need and giving them the best care she possibly could. “In the days leading up to her death she was taking care of a prisoner having her baby which was par for the course for Tai who saw this person simply as a woman who needed the best care she could provide,” Scott says.

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‘Grape’ results for wineries at 2020 wine awards Four Marlborough wineries took out champion awards at this year’s Royal Easter Show Wine Awards, which took place at Auckland’s Pullman Hotel on Saturday March 7. Saint Clair’s Pioneer Block 20 Cash Block Sauvignon Blanc 2019 took out the Guala Closures NZ Award for Champion Sauvignon Blanc; Lawson’s Dry Hills Pink Pinot 2019 won the Guala Closures NZ Award for Best Presented Screwcap Wine Bottle; Whitehaven was presented with the Mainfreight Award for Champion Export Wine for their Whitehaven Marlborough ‘Greg’ Awatere Valley Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019; and Wairau River’s Summer Riesling 2019 won the Red Badge Security Award for Champion Riesling.

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Flags out welcoming motorcycle organisation By Celeste Alexander

A large gathering of members belonging to New Zealand’s Ulysses Club will be in Blenheim today and all weekend for the club’s national rally and AGM. Blenheim has put out the welcoming mat for the 280 Ulysses members by putting up flags along Maxwell and Grove Roads sporting the club’s logo. The Ulysses Club for older motorcyclists (40-years and over), one of the largest organisations of its kind in New Zealand with around 3000 members, is now a familiar part of this country’s riding scene. The Marlborough branch is proud to be hosting the club’s national rally which hasn’t been held in Blenheim since 2006. While it’s not an event for the public to attend, there may be some members riding about on their motorcycles as part of the weekend’s activities

including treasure hunts. Members of the Marlborough Branch, Kelvin and Julia Watson, John and Jane Laing, Tom Brown and Gisela Schulze have been working hard behind the scenes to co-ordinate the event, as well as promoting the region to the out-of-town members. “It’s our opportunity to showcase some of what Marlborough has to offer,” Kelvin says. “We will also be hosting three vice presidents from Australia… it’s exciting that they want to come here.” The rally will include meetings between national committee and branch co-ordinators today, an AGM tomorrow then four treasure hunts for members. Two will be done on their motorcycles on gravel and sealed roads, one self-drive and one walking hunt around the CBD area. These will be followed by a function with the dress-up theme; Pirates of the Marlborough Sounds.

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The Marlborough Branch of the Ulysses Club is proudly hosting the National Rally and AGM here in Blenheim this weekend. Pictured are local club members and the organising commmittee; Julia and Kelvin Watson, John and Jane Laing, and Tom Brown. Absent is Gisela Schulze.

Marlborough singers head to NYC By Aimee O’Hagan

As Alicia Keys famously sings, New York is the concrete jungle where dreams are made of – a place where there’s nothing you can’t do. In January, four singers from Marlborough were lucky enough to go there and experience the magic of the American city themselves. Rien Wagenvoort, Natalia Shabanava, and Elaine and Ian Blair made up the excited group of Marlburians who travelled to New York with six other singers from Nelson, Wellington, and Lower Hutt (as part of kiwi choir, Vox Kiwiana). They performed the works of composer Sir

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Karl Jenkins, ‘The Armed Man, A Mass For Peace’, alongside 270 singers from around the world at New York’s Carnegie Hall. According to Rien, the group’s overseas adventure was “out of this world”. “It was a tremendous experience, particularly being in a hallowed venue such as Carnegie Hall,” Rien says. “It all happened so quickly.” “I’ve never had such an experience!” Natalia adds. Rehearsals for the performance were held

in the grand ballroom of Park Central Hotel, about 50 metres from the venue, and were four hours long – something Natalia says she will never forget. “It was very tiring and quite hard on my voice,” she says. Highlights for the group included meeting Sir Karl Jenkins himself, going sight-seeing, and experiencing the atmosphere of being on stage; being squashed tightly against other singers, feeling the lights on their faces, and hearing the swell of the music and the symphony of voices.

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Aerial surveying has started in Marlborough using the latest LiDAR (Light Detecting and Ranging) technology to collect geographic data, used to create detailed 3D maps and landscape models. Mayor John Leggett says the project will provide valuable information to support the development of 3D landscape modelling. “These models will have a major benefit for long-term planning and can be applied at a farm-scale level to benefit viticulture, forestry and pastoral farming.” “We can use them for land management decisions, understanding potential sea-level rise impacts, and geohazard mapping including flooding, fault lines, liquefaction and slips,” he says. “Flying to gather the aerial survey data is a very large task and expected to take three years, with flying occuring mainly over summer.” “Data capture will focus on three areas, with the Marlborough Sounds as a first

The first Second Hand Sunday for 2020 is coming soon to a driveway near you. On Sunday 29 March you have the opportunity to clear out some of your unwanted household items and leave them at your letterbox for others to take away. This Council initiative aims to encourage Marlburians to reuse and recycle household items – your unwanted items may be someone else’s treasure!

Here’s how it works: Aerial Surveys’ P68B Partenavia twin engine light aircraft is being used for the LiDAR project, along with a Cessna 206 single engine craft with an additional sensor.

priority, followed by South Marlborough and then Molesworth. The data will be processed with final results expected in 2023.” The LiDAR survey is being carried out by New Zealand company Aerial Surveys Ltd. Local surveying companies will provide ground services to verify the flight data. Land Information New Zealand is managing the initiative on behalf of the Government, which is investing up to $19 million to expand 3D mapping in

the regions. The Council has funded some of the cost, with contributions from Port Marlborough, Nelson Forests Ltd, Merril Ring Ltd and Tasman Forest Management Ltd. Once complete, New Zealand’s LiDAR coverage should increase to approximately 80%, from 10% today. For more information about the project visit: www.linz. govt.nz/news/2019-05/ eight-regions-receive-14mexpand-3d-mapping

Positive Ageing – Pat and Paul Watson When it comes to positively ageing Pat and Paul Watson have it sorted. Their secret is to smile, be nice and stay positive. This attitude and approach to life is something this husband and wife duo have maintained during their years of service to the New Zealand Red Cross at both a local and national level. Paul has been involved in the Emergency Response Unit of the New Zealand Red Cross for more than 40 years, in addition to working full time and supporting his family. He has Pat and Paul Watson represented New Zealand and Zealand Red Cross 30 Years’ Service Award, the International Red Cross multiple times, beginning with his first overseas mission in and in 2012 her efforts were acknowledged when she received a Certificate of 1988 as a Relief Administrator in Angola, Africa where he was known as the ‘man of Appreciation. smiles’. He has also spent time supervising On top of their Red Cross involvement the couple previously ran Watson’s Way Lodge relief operations in Western Samoa and in in Renwick for 20 years, retiring at 80 years Beira, Mozambique. Paul is currently the Patron, Welfare Liaison and Building Liaison of age. During this time they hosted over of the Marlborough branch of New Zealand 49,000 guests from around the world – needless to say they love meeting new Red Cross. Pat has been Paul’s right-hand woman, PA, people. Now in their spare time Pat and Paul go to the gym, get out on their bikes, accountant and moral supporter for over 30 years and has accompanied Paul on his walk or spend time in their garden. And of course, they remain hands-on supporters at missions in Mozambique and Papua New Guinea. Last year Pat was awarded the New local Red Cross events.

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Register your address in advance if you have goods to give away. Registered properties will be listed on the Council website for Second-Hand Sunday during March. Put out a Second-Hand Sunday sign (grey leaflet from Council) at your letterbox on Sunday 29 March so people know you have items to give away. Put the items together in a neat pile, either at your letterbox or next to your driveway. Remove the sign at 1.00 pm and pack up any leftover items. It’s your responsibility to remove anything left behind. If you leave it outside your property boundary then you are in breach of the dumping rubbish bylaw.

Remember Take items only from properties advertised and where the Second-Hand Sunday sign is displayed. Don’t arrive before 10.00 am or after 1.00 pm. Don’t enter the property; items should be at the front gate. If you have uncollected goods you may wish to donate them to a charity shop, or take them to the Re-use Shop or Transfer Station.

To register Fill out the registration form on Council’s website: https://bit.ly/2TrjqRf. Alternatively you can call Council on Ph: 03 520 7400, or email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz. Registrations close at 1.00 pm on Friday 27 March.

Road safety during vintage The 2020 grape harvest is underway During Marlborough’s busy vintage and that means a big increase in everyone can help keep our roads safe. the number of trucks, tractors and • Expect to meet tractors and harvesters harvesters on our roads. on rural roads Please be patient if you get caught up in a procession of tractors and • Be patient when in a queue harvesters. Tractor and machinery • Expect to meet more trucks on the road drivers will be courteous and let motorists pass when they can. • Give trucks lots of space to manoeuvre Remember, a truck can’t stop as • Report any grape spills to Marlborough quickly as a car. Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330 (24 hour service) If a grape-laden truck has to make an emergency stop, the grapes don’t • And, truckies, please take extra care stop moving - an unnecessary grape to drive slowly and carefully at corners spill is likely to be the result. Grapes and intersections. make for a slippery road surface which is a serious hazard.

Feedback sought on Tree Policy A draft policy has been developed to provide guidance and a consistent approach to the management of trees on parks and reserves, cemeteries and berms on urban streets. The policy covers all aspects of tree management from planting to removal. It highlights the benefits of trees but also identifies the challenges in looking after them. Guidance on managing vegetation on private land is included but this is limited to where vegetation overhangs public places and where heritage or

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notable trees are present. You can provide feedback on the draft policy via Council’s website: www. marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ have-your-say-consultations or email linda.craighead@marlborough.govt.nz, or in writing to: Linda Craighead, Parks and Open Spaces, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. Feedback must be provided by 5.00 pm on Friday 3 April 2020. For further information, please contact Linda Craighead on Ph: 03 520 7400.

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Blame the Nelson food trucks who didn’t show for the lack of food! It takes more than 5 min notice to prepare food so when there are no shows, of course the ones who do show up will be super busy and run out of food..

The Sun Bike Walk Marlborough Such a pity that their efforts proved fruitless. To encourage biking in Marlborough it would be great if roads were re-sealed with smaller aggregate on main cycling routes.

Costly Ratepayers of Blenheim. Revolt Don’t let the Council away with 1.6 Million for furniture for Library.

Dogs stay please!! Blenheim has made some great strides recently and it’s been so great to see more dogs in the CBD! It’s a shame that some irresponsible dog owners ruin the reputation of responsible dog owners, but as a rule of thumb always ask an owner before approaching their dog! They will usually say yes the dog is friendly! Banning dogs is not the answer, educating owners and doing what we can to prevent irresponsible people from owning dogs is.

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Shameful I witnessed a dog being hit over the head numerous times after being let out of a ute at the Taylor river. The dog was excited but cowered down to the guy. When confronted his girlfriend stuck up, shame on you. How would you like being wacked over the head with a strap? Those dogs should be taken from you, I rang the council after hours dog control and I still haven’t heard a thing 1 week later. Disgusting.

Made from NZ? What meaningless nonsense when a product has a label ‘made from NZ’ and imported goods”. Imported from China, Canada, Mongolia or Mars?

Vaping Golly all this stuff on vaping. I know someone that vapes, they seriously think it’s an alternative to smoking. I saw a young man online VERY CLEARLY showing he has a lung disease caused BY vaping, very dangerous in fact. Just saying, take note, get educated people.

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Business space Re the ‘5’ empty business spaces out opposite Paknsave and Bunnings. Shouldn’t we be thinking about what businesses could be put in the many empty buildings in the Blenheim CBD??

Re: Share the path It was a silly idea by council to make the path shared by bikers, walkers and dogs. It was put in as a foot path, you’re not allowed to bike on foot paths anywhere else, why do it here. The path isn’t wide enough for bikes to pass someone walking unless the walker moves over to the very edge, like the bikers say, there is a gap, perfect for a sprained ankle, and if you don’t it’s a handle bar scrape along your side. Maybe time to put bike path in.

What is happening with all these business’ popping up in residential streets? In an already saturated and difficult housing market how on earth can first home buyers and buyers in general get into this ridiculous market? You’re not just competing with other home hunters now but businesses and out of town investors? Its getting bloody tough!

Great story Sun Great story on David Downs (Sun March 11) with hope for kicking cancer. Thanks to our local Grant Baxter for sponsoring this speaker to Blenheim. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

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Mess Would the person who walked their dog between Red Cross shop and Scotch Bar, Maxwell Road, Monday afternoon leaving its droppings all along the footpath please be a little more considerate to others, disgusting mess.

Good movie Just seen a very good movie at Events Cinema - “Dark Waters”. Very timely about corporate corruption by Du Pont chemical giant. It’s happening here with political donations?

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Bad planning with big petrol station by the absurd Spring Creek round about.

Cover up Did Blenheim people ever learn normal coughing etiquette or, perhaps that word’s too hard? Woman, oops, person and teens at K Mart coughing and spluttering over all coming towards it. Free hand and not even an attempt to cover their face. Uncouth, ignorant and unsafe, whilst we, caring for all, teach our kids to wash, clean and cover.

Wheat spraying Check out the use of glyphosate being sprayed on the wheat crops prior to harvesting. I have been informed that the processing is more efficient because it releases the grain.

Re: New bridge Cut me off Hey driver of the crappy silver plumber/gas van, did your cutting off manoeuvre really save you time? Hope your workmanship is better than your driving.

The new bridge is NOT paid for by ratepayers! Road users pay for it as it’s a State Highway. A bypass is not needed now or ever. With more and more freight on rail, fewer trucks will be using the roads in years to come.

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1. Prevent yourself from catching a virus • Avoid close contact with people with cold or flu-like illnesses • Cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing • Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with water and soap and dry them thoroughly. Do this before eating or handling food, after using the toilet, after coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose or wiping children’s noses and after caring for sick people.

2. Prevent spreading viruses • If you are unwell with flu-like symptoms or think you may have come into contact with someone with the virus, stay at home. Don’t go to school or work, and especially do not go to a GP, pharmacy or hospital waiting room without calling Healthline first for specialist advice: 0800 358 5453

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Flaxbourne A&P Show Sunday March 22, 2020

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Farmers are busy preparing their animals, and horse owners practising their routines while bakers have been in their kitchens testing out their top recipes. So much preparation is going into next weekend’s Flaxbourne A&P Show that it promises to be a fantastic day out in the country. The Flaxbourne area has been holding it’s hugely popular and well supported A&P Show for decades, with this year being the 95th year it’s been held. For those who have already attended a Flaxbourne A&P Show you will know that there’s something for all ages to enjoy, and for those who have yet to experience it – organisers say it’s a day not to be missed. Like all good A&P shows there’s a fantastic array of agricultural machinery and equipment and industry experts on hand to talk too.

New and classic car displays provide an added element of interest for motoring enthusiasts, while the many trade sites showcase local businesses with their products and services. With animals making up a huge part of the A&P show lineup, the public won’t be disappointed. Horse events kick off the day as well as the Handy Dog Challenge, followed by a sheep counting competition. Farm animals will be groomed and put on show for judges to award prizes to, and for something a bit different there will be dairy goats being judged and as well as a milking demonstration. Nestled within the centre of the showgrounds will be a selection of arts, crafts and food sites for people to view. Everything from farm fresh produce and plants through to clothing, soaps and

jewellery will be on display and available for purchase. Sturgeons Amusements will once again bring their rides to the event, providing hours of fun for the whole family. Jump in one of the bumper cars and race against your friends, enjoy the views from the ferris wheel and try your luck at winning a prize at one of the side shows. Once you have worked up an appetite, enjoy some food from one of the sites organised by Ward School, the Flaxbourne Café and the Seddon Lions. Then sit back and relax, watch the competitions and show entertainment and enjoy a fun day out in the country. Entry to the show is $10 for those over the age of 17-years, and free for the younger. There is no Eftpos on the grounds so make sure you have cash.

Show programme 8.15am – Horse events and the Handy Dog Challenge starts 10am – Judging commences in all other sections (After the Dog Challenge will be the Sheep Counting Competition – enter on the day at the Dog Trial Area of the show, $2 cost) 10.30am-noon – The FM Marlborough’s Future Farmer 11am – Bring your Pet to the Show Competition. Preschool to primary aged children welcome to enter their pets. Enter prior to the event at the secretary’s office. Held at the Shearing Shed for judging.

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11.30am – Shearing Competition starts 12pm – Speights Spouse Carrying Competition – enter on the day and win your partner’s weight in Speights! 12. 30pm – McKendry Honda & Mazda Flaxbourne Flyer Competition – teams of three will ride (horse jumps), drive (driver drives a slalom course) and run (navigator in vehicle required to run 100m sprint) to win $1000 in cash prizes. 1pm – 1.30pm – Grand Parade, to be led out by the Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band.

2pm – Terrier Race – bring your little pooch and enter on the day at the secretary’s office after 12pm. Free entry. 2.15pm – Horse and Pony show Jumping and Hunter Round the Ring (in main arena). 4.30pm – Cockies Classic Shearing Competition for local farmers. 5pm – The Ironman Competition. Team of four; a shearer shears a sheep powered by a person pedalling on a bike, then two have to use a cross saw and cut a log of wood, then roll a bale of wool down the front of the shed.

Millie Boyce with her pet sheep Alex at a previous Flaxbourne A&P Show. File photo.

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Elevated E.coli levels found in the Taylor River Marlborough District Council’s weekly monitoring of coastal and river swimming sites around the region has found unusually high E. coli concentrations in one part of the Taylor River. The area covers about 1.5km of river upstream of the amphitheatre in Blenheim, up to Murphys Creek where it joins the Taylor at the old flax mill (see map). Environmental Scientist, Steffi Henkel, says the Council has decided to extend the length of the Taylor River that is considered unsafe for swimming. “We are investigating the source

of the contamination but in the meantime we advise people not to swim and avoid contact with the water in this part of the river. We have also put up warning signs.” “Although the swimming guidelines are based on the risk level for our most vulnerable people, such as young children and people with pre-existing conditions, dog owners should also be cautious and try to avoid their pets swimming or drinking from this part of the river.” Further information on the Council’s water testing regime is available at www.lawa.org.nz.

 What food do you crave most often? A good steak, nothing like a good 750 gram chunk of Rib Eye. Inversely I do also love a good juicy crispy apple.

Frederick Joseph Humphreys of Mayfield, killed in action at the Somme, World War 1. Photograph scanned from a magazine (1914-1918).

Frederick Costello of Blenheim, killed in action at the Somme, World War 1. Photograph scanned from a magazine (1914-1918).

 When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better? Jump in the kayak, on the bike or smash out a good run. There is nothing better for the soul. Mind you, a few good pilsner’s go a long way too!

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now? Some new legs – these ones I’ve been issued with seem a bit slow!  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made? I’m not really sure, I do live by the rule of buy the very best you can afford but still have ended up with the occasional lemon.  Favourite programme currently watching? I don’t really watch TV, I loved GOT when it was on. I do love a good movie, I can’t wait for Top Gun.

 Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life? Probably both my grandfathers, they were both hard buggers and achieved great things. Both  If you had to flee the of them had a special way of country, where would you choose to live? Blenheim, looking at the world. I would make it another  What’s the most beautiful country LOL. Hmmm maybe place you’ve ever been? The the mountain regions of Italy deepest darkest Fiordland, it’s and Switzerland. a very special place  What’s one thing on  What was the last photo your bucket list? To you took? A pic of my cat visit and explore a place and dog smooched up discovered by my grandtogether in the front seat of father called Bull Gully in the my truck. Very cute! Catseye. Figure that one out!

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Saturday 14 St Marys Gala: Come and enjoy a fun day out at St Mary’s Gala. Including plants and preserves, a cake stall, chocolate wheel, silent auction, bouncy castles, games of skill, pony rides and the Rainbow Dash obstacle course. 10am-2pm. St Mary’s School, 3 Stephenson Street. Women’s Dive Day: Ladies this day is for you, so grab your friends and family and take the opportunity to learn to scuba dive or snorkel. All gear provided if required. $90 including boat trip, food and drinks. Waikawa Dive Centre, rear unit 2, Waikawa Marina, Picton. Registration required please phone 5735939. The Flaming Mudcats: Head along to The Store at Kekerengu to catch Auckland based band The Flaming Mudcats, a high energy, fourpiece, Rhythm and Blues band. 4.30pm. The Store, State Highway 1, Kekerengu. 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. Marlborough Art Society Gallery: “Hononga” an International Exhibition curated by Sudhir Duppati. Including seven artists from India, Ethiopia, Australia and New Zealand, featuring their paintings, drawings and mixed media collage works. On until March 22. Open every day 10.30am-4.30pm. 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 9am2pm, October to February. The Quays, Riverside Park, High Street. Marlborough Museum: Visit the new Meretoto 1770 Exhibition, all welcome with free entry on Saturday’s. Open 10am-4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show Te Moana Nui A Kiwa, an exhibition of works selected from the Gallery’s permanent collection, on until April 26. Also on show Paradise Lost Daniel Solander’s Legacy, an exhibition of works by ten New Zealand artists that pays homage to the work of Daniel Solander, a Swedish botanist who travelled to New Zealand on the Endeavour in 1769. On until April 26. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated. Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Marlborough Children’s Athletics: Every Wednesday from 5.30pm-7pm during the athletics season. Athletic Park, Brewer Street. For further details contact marlboroughathletics@gmail. com Quiz Night: Come along and enjoy a fun quiz night. Great for family teams, teams of friends and workmates. With prizes for first, second, random and second to last. Teams can consist of any number up to a maximum of eight. Registration from 6.30pm, entry $5 per team. All materials are supplied. 7.15pm-9.15pm. Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

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Robyn Anderson and Jill Caslick pictured collecting donations for Hospice at last year’s Hospice Vehicle Display. This popular event is on again this Sunday and the public is encouraged to go along, view the displays and support Hospice Marlborough. Held by Classic Cars Marlborough, around 450 vehicles take part. It runs from 11am-3pm and entry is a gold coin donation. File photo

Sunday 15 Marlborough Hospice Vehicle Display: A fantastic range of cars on display with this year’s theme being pre 1990 Japanese, which includes some unique vintage cars from the Nelson World of Wearable Art and Classic Cars Museum. Display vehicles from 9.30am, $5 per car, all vehicles are welcome. Open to the public 11am3pm, entry by gold coin donation. Waterlea Racecourse, McLauchlan Street. All proceeds will go to Hospice Marlborough. Festival Of Women’s Cricket: A six-a-side one day tournament. All females welcome, join in the fun and give it a go. $10 per player or $60 per team. With prizes for the winning team, the biggest hitter and the best catch. 10.30am-2.30pm. Horton Park, corner of Redwood Street and Stephenson Street. Tactix v Pulse: Get your friends and family together for an outstanding game of netball. 4.10pm. Adult $36.50, child $20, family (two adults and three children) $119. Marlborough Lines Stadium, 6 Kinross Street. Waikawa Tri Series Race 3: The Waikawa Tri Series is suitable for all levels. Enter for fun, fitness or competition. A short course and long course are available with triathlon and duathlon options as well as an

open water swim. Registration from 8.30am, briefing at 9.50am and race starting at 10am. Waikawa Foreshore, Waikawa. Blenheim Country Music Club: All welcome. $3 including afternoon tea. 2pm. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street. Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Pelorus Bridge Café for coffee. 1pm departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Thursday Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome. The Flaming Mudcats: Join Auckland based band The Flaming Mudcats for an evening of high energy Rhythm and Blues. 7.30pm. Le Cafe, 12-14 London Quay, Picton. 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.

Upcoming Events Monday 16 Adult Cycle Skills: Get cycle savvy with Marlborough District Council’s adult cycle skills series. If you’re new to cycling, haven’t been on a bike for a while, or just need a bit of extra confidence negotiating traffic on the road, then this free

workshop is for you. Mondays 9am12pm, on until March 30. Free event. Athletic Park, Brewer Street.

Tuesday 17 Pet Health Workshop - Learn to Look: Presented by Dr Christine Mackenzie from the Picton Veterinary Clinic this workshop will help you detect problems sooner, to help minimise suffering and speed recovery of your pet and reduce your vet bills. 6pm-9pm. $25-$30. Picton Fire Station, 87 High Street, Picton. Tickets available from Picton Veterinary Clinic, 41 Wellington Street, Picton or Eventfinda.

The Future With Climate Change: Join Forest and Bird Marlborough and guest speakers as they discuss Marlborough’s future with climate change. 7.30pm, all welcome. Blenheim School Hall, Seymour Street entrance. Making the Case For Wellbeing With Dr Lucy Hone: Learn about the latest research and leave armed with practical strategies to enhance mental wellbeing. With AUT Research Associate and keynote speaker Dr Lucy Hone and guest speakers George Glover and Tom Highland. 5pm-7.30pm. $30.50. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street. Quiz Nite: Get a team of up to eight people together and support the Marlborough Boys College students as they prepare for the trip of a lifetime on their history and classics tour. Tickets $20 with loads of prizes up for grabs and snacks provided. 7pm, cash bar available. Woodbourne Tavern, 80 High Street, Renwick.

Friday 20 Celebrate Autumn Equinox: Embrace the change of season with live music from Acoustic Boomtown, beautiful wine and delicious food. Tickets $10 per person which includes a complimentary glass of Rock Ferry wine. Additional drinks and food to be purchased on the night. Rock Ferry Wines, 130 Hammerichs Road.

Wednesday 18 NZHL XRACE Blenheim 2020: Don’t miss this popular mystery adventure race for parents and children. Race together in a team of two (an adult and a child between 6-14 years of age, locate and complete mystery challenges while racing the clock and all the other family teams. 6pm. Pollard Park, Parker Street. For further information and to register please go to xrace.co.nz Dave Upfold Comedy Stage Hypnotist: This is one comedy stage hypnosis show you must see, remember laughter is the best medicine! Today and Thursday 7pm-9pm. $30. Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton.

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We are looking for P endorsed drivers in the Blenheim area. You need to be flexible with work hours and be available to work some weekends. Please contact Dawn at: marlborough@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

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Blenheim Indoor Sports are looking for an energetic person to work in their busy sports centre. Between 25 and 30 hours. Thurs/Friday 3pm start. Sat/Sun various hours. Starting Mid April. Apply to Dorothy at fitzbuilding@xtra.co.nz or 25 Goodman St. Phone 0274439967

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Factory Staff & Forklift Drivers - Havelock We have positions available at our Havelock Plant for processing mussels and the dispatch of orders, which Involves forklift driving. 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 • High regard for Health and Safety • Forklift drivers - Full class 1 driver licence with forklift experience Is preferred, but full training will be given to the right person Looking for physically fit and reliable self-motivated all-rounders Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Applications with CV and references should be emailed to: bhe.recruitment@talleys.co.nz or apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to:- Talley’s Group Limited 3 Rangitane Drive, Havelock Warf, Havelock.

Economic Development Programmes Manager Marlborough is world renowned for its wine industry and has a number of other unique food and beverage products. Marlborough has always been home to innovative thinkers who have been up to the challenge to thrive here, right back to New Zealand’s first settlers at Wairau Bar. You can become a key part of our team developing smart businesses in Marlborough, and also have access to the great lifestyle our region boasts. The primary purpose of this role is to lead Council’s two main Economic Development Programmes - Smart Business Marlborough, which provides funding and support for services to local businesses to help them grow and prosper; and Smart and Connected (industry) that will assist industry groups to establish and to implement their strategic plans. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of the issues driving business and industry development, who can manage programmes, design targeted assistance, has a track record of building strong relationships with industry and other partners, and who has excellent project management skills. We will provide a salary package reflective of the successful candidate’s experience and skills. With this we offer 5% superannuation (of which 3% is kiwisaver), 5 weeks annual leave, health insurance, life insurance, and income protection. We will also assist relocation costs to the Marlborough District if required. Marlborough District Council is an equal opportunities employer. Applications close at 5.00 pm on 22 March 2020. Applications should be made online via the careers section of Marlborough District Council’s website where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply. For further information you are welcome to contact Neil on neil.henry@marlborough.govt.nz.

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MAINTENANCE/SHIFT ENGINEERS We are looking for Maintenance and Shift Engineers to provide day-to-day maintenance at our Blenheim Plant with a mix of reactive and proactive maintenance. Be part of this established and growing team of engineers maintaining the production machinery as well as installing and commissioning, as new plant and equipment is added. The successful candidate will have or be: • Trade Certified Fitter/Turner/Welder, or Level 4 Maintenance & Diagnostics • Minimum 4 years Industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food production • Experience and proven successes In Preventative and Reactive maintenance • Project work, new installations, commission, etc, all an advantage • An eye for detail and identifying areas for Improvement • Good time management, organisational skills and enthusiasm for getting it right • Impeccable communication skills • Proven Health and Safety practices as a daily priority • Experience and/or qualifications with ammonia refrigeration and coal-fired boilers would also be advantageous • Eligible to work In New Zealand If you are Interested In this role and feel you meet the above criteria, please apply now. Applications with CV and references should be emailed to: bhe.recruitment@talleys.co.nz

Dispatch Forklift Drivers We have vacancies for Forklift Drivers in our Group processing plant near Renwick for our night shift Coolstore Dispatch Department. The position includes container loading, picking of orders and forklift driving pertaining to dispatch and packing operations. The successful candidate will have: • The ability to be able to work with minimal supervision • To be able to work a 12 hour shift - 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. Applications with CV and references should be emailed to: bhe.recruitment@talleys.co.nz or apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to:- Talley’s Group Limited Blenheim: 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

Public Notices MOBILE Hairdressing and Barbering. “ Professional hairdressing at affordable prices”. Phone 0211878748. Cookes Tree Services for tree removal, trimming, thinning, line clearance, stump grinding, hedge trimming, mulch supplies. Fully insured. Free quotes. Call Lance 021-361912 or 578-0083

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FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW Sunday 22 March Weld Park, Ward FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES available on application

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Bernadette Gilmore Ph 577 7174

March Stocktake Sale

Redwood Market Fresh Flowers Garden Plants Local Honey • Kindling 8 till noon Saturday Redwood Tavern Carpark

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All welcome.

2020 Trustee Elections

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Members and friends are invited to attend the Band’s Annual General Meeting at 7:30pm Thursday 26th March 2020 In the Band Rooms 21 Auckland Street, Blenheim.

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Wanted to Rent APARTMENT/ Room Wanted. For three weeks during the grape har vest. Phone 0276938185.

The Renwick Arms Country Club would sincerely like to thank our dedicated and very generous sponsors of our fishing competition held 28th, 29th February, 1st March. Major Sponsors - Midland Distributors, Bow to Stern NZ Ltd Havelock, Mobil (Blenheim, Tahunanui, Stoke), Burnsco. Basis, Boating Marlborough Ltd, Boyd Wilson Electrical, Creative Signs & Graphics, Dalleys Dunnies, Evolve, Express Home Kill, Gas Renwick, Gieson Wines and Cellar Door, Glenn Kirby (Brian FM), Grant McLeod (Spud) - Bayley’s Real Estate, Grove Rd Super Liquor, Guthrie Bowron, H & H Contracting Ltd, Henderson’s Ltd, JL Trucking Ltd, Just Tag it with Embroidery, Kaituna Quarry Family Trust, K&J Consultants 2007 Ltd, Local Knowledge Charters Havelock, McDermott Earthworks Ltd, McDonald’s Family Restaurant, Marlborough Sounds Marina, Meaters of Marlborough, Media Works Marlborough, MotorKanix, NZ Breweries, Oddies, On Site Mechanical Repairs, Renwick Supervalue, Rob McArtney - Builder, Seatech Marine, Sounds Engineering, Talleys, The Little Café on Charles, Tony Coe, Picton Sports World, Waikawa Dive Centre, Woodbourne Tavern. Thank you to everyone who entered our competition and to all our helpers who made this competition so successful. Marg Fergusson Club Manager

A postal ballot is to be held with ballot papers being circulated to consumers named on the consumer roll and identified as connected to Marlborough Lines Ltd network as at 20th January 2020. The consumer roll is available for inspection at the offices of Blenheim Accounting, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim. Please bring your ICP number details if you wish to check your inclusion on the roll. Please ensure your vote counts by mailing your vote paper early or delivering to Blenheim Accounting, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim before 12 noon on 23rd March 2020. BJ Munro Returning Officer

How much clearance is required? Under the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, trees must be kept a safe distance from power lines for public safety and to protect electricity supply. The Regulations define the clearance requirements using two zones, the Notice Zone and Growth Limit Zone. The Growth Limit Zone is the space around the power line where trees must not encroach at any time. The Notice Zone is one metre beyond the Growth Limit Zone. The distance required for each Zone is dependent on the line voltage, as shown in the table below: Growth Limit and Notice Zones for Line Spans less than 150 metres OVERHEAD LINE VOLTAGE

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Stay safe - use a professional Only approved contractors are permitted to work within four metres of power lines and the tree work should be left to these trained and experienced professionals. Attempting to do the work yourself could result in injury or even death. Please contact Marlborough Lines for a list of contractors approved to undertake tree work around power lines.

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim. All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Holy Communion in Barnies Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service - 10am Family Service - 5.30pm Canvas All Age Service See www.nativity.org.nz for details

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For Sale FREEZER, 3 years old. 143LT chest. $100.00. Phone 577 9733

BAIRD, Dianne Carole (nee Forbes): March 7, 2020 FEIERABEND, Graeme John: March 5, 2020 HIGGS, Marie: March 5, 2020

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Retiring Trustees Malcolm Aitken, Ross Inder and Nicki Stretch have been nominated for a further term. Nominations have also been received from Cathie Bell and David Oddie.

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Renwick Arms Country Club Fishing Competition

Voting is now underway for three trustee positions on the board of the Marlborough Electric Power Trust.

Church Notices

KENNY, Gary Mervyn: March 6, 2020 LYALL, Lois Ann: March 4, 2020 FAULKLAND Drive. Saturday 14th March. After 8am. STEPHENSON Street. Saturday 9am. St Mary’s School end. MULLER Road. Saturday and Sunday, signs out 9am. Includes furniture, wedding dresses and evening gowns. SATURDAY 14 March. 49 Park Terrace, 7am onwards. Estate items etc. GOODMAN Street, from 9am. Downsizing, Artwork, Bed with Mattress, small sewing table, Overlocker, single bed, Tools, Sheet sets, 2 wedding dresses, puzzles, garden shovels, bopoks, and lots more.

Phone 5777 868 to book in our next Garage Sale Colymn

NORMAN, Charles (Chas): March 7, 2020 WILSHER, Bettie Evelyn: March 8, 2020

The Sun Births This Week SMITH, Tuhiwairua Te Kiaka: March 3, 2020 TAHANA, Tarakeha Kingsley Hohepa: March 5, 2020 TURNER, Kian George: March 2, 2020

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Changing times for cricket coverage These are changing times in the country for cricket. With Sky Television signing off it’s test match coverage earlier this month, the way New Zealand consumes its summer sport is about to change. As home cricket moves to Spark Sport from next summer, questions will be asked over the quality and look of the service. Their effort with last year’s Rugby World Cup was erratic

at best and there were many technical glitches. Sky’s service, while overpriced for many years, was reliable and world class for the most part. Cricket fans will not tolerate any teething issues with the coverage. The other big question is who will be the main face of the newlook summer. Long time cricket lead Ian Smith has chosen to stay with Sky where he has run the rugby

sidelines for many years. A bold presenter choice would be Brendon McCullum. A highly respected player who is relatable to the TV audience but also relatively new to commentary. Spark could lure Simon Doull, Craig Cumming or Mark Richardson to front it, all three would be a safe, but an unspectacular choice. The two filters could be Laura

McGoldrick and Mark Nicholas. McGoldrick has no actual cricket experience but is a familiar face to Kiwi viewers. Nicholas was the long-time cricket lead on Channel 9 in Australia and would be a respected international option. The split in the major sports has now happened and like any good arms race, both companies will be trying to impress with their respective trump cards.

Rally cars drive for Hospice By Celeste Alexander

There are many ways to raise money for charity but the Marlborough Car Club definitely stood out with their recent fundraiser; providing rides in rally cars at a local speedway event. Club members attended Eastern States Speedway’s race meeting on February 28 with a number of their cars and ‘sold’ rides in the co-driver seat in an effort raise money for Hospice Marlborough. This has been a popular initiative for the club in the past and once again it was well supported. Husband and wife racing team and club members, Jason and Tracey Clark, proudly presented $510 in cash to Hospice Marlborough fundraising and events co-ordinator, Sandy Inwood on Wednesday. Hospice is a cause close to their hearts as they have seen first hand how “important” the service is. “It’s after seeing how great the Hospice team is here through our own experience that makes us proud to support them,” they say.

Hospice Marlborough fundraising and events co-ordinator, Sandy Inwood was thrilled to receive a cash donation from Marlborough Car Club members, Tracey and Jason Clark.

“People who paid for a ride that night really enjoyed themselves and we ended up having nine of our club cars there,” Jason adds. “One lady came from Nelson with her son to go for a ride. They had supported it last year and

were so excited to come back for it again.” Sandy was delighted to receive the donation and says it’s “fantastic” when events such as this support the Hospice. “We are so grateful, so thank

you to those who paid for a ride and supported us,” she says. The Marlborough Car Club will have a number of their cars on display at this Sunday’s Hospice Vehicle Display event at Waterlea Racecourse from 11am – 3pm.

Indoor Bowls open days By Frances Chin

If you’re looking for some excitement, come on down to Simcox Stadium and join in a game of indoor bowls. The Marlborough Indoor Bowls Association will be holding open days March 17, 24, and 31, providing an opportunity for people interested to try out the sport. “All Indoor Bowlers, new players, and Green Power members are especially welcome,” says Association coach Glen Hurcomb. Indoor bowls can be played by people at any age. It is a game of strategy, with skill being more important than endurance or strength. This low cost sport provides its own bowls and mats, and is a fun way to socialise, with

young and old both mingling over some friendly competition. Whether you are keen for a social game, or want to play competitively, the Marlborough Indoor Bowls Association will provide, with tournaments and championships held most weekends. “[Indoor Bowls] require careful game analysis and skills that make each game you play a real challenge of wit and mind,” says Glen. “Positive factors include a mild level of exercise and no weather worries along with mental stimulation and good social contact.” In addition to their open days, The Marlborough Association is also holding a ‘Family Fun Day’ on March 22 at 1pm, meaning the whole family can come on down and play together.

On a side note, New Zealand Cricket is still yet to front on the axing of radio commentaries from Radio Sport. Chief executive David White should be ashamed of his handling of this situation, it is yet another in a long line of mediocre PR moves from the man in charge. His silence is a slap in the face to all cricket fans, especially those who rely on that form of coverage.

Blenheim 1000 Open Draw for Saturday, March 14 8.30am Mike Gardiner, Brent Baker, Rob Willems, Warren Ingram 8.40am Richard Roche, Ian Hatcher, Craig Newman, Mike McLeod 8.50am Barry Forbes, Duncan Cassidy, Mike Guillemot, Garry Duke 9.00am Clive Aitchison, Alby Atkinson, Tere Poa, Min McCann 9.10am Ian Moffat, Guido Bertogg, Stuart McLagan, Werner Pluss 9.20am Barry Drummond, Murray Belk, Clive Drummond, Neville Adams 9.40am Bob Tapp, Tim Abrahams, Doug Shaw, Joshua Abrahams 9.50am Graham Kerrigan, Blue Arthur, Patrick Norton, Nigel Smith 12.00pm Ian Bridgen, Regan Chambers, Hans Fischer, James Brunel 12.10pm Buck Asplet, Mark Watson Mike McDonald, Nigel Martin 12.20pm Jesse Miller, Tony Armstrong, Ross Agnew, Morgan Bowe 12.30pm Shane Weaver, John Cootes, Mike McConnell, Tony Gill 12.40pm Trent Davies, Phil Starkey, Graeme Daines, Luke Yarrall 12.50pm Dan Crawford, Derek Bowman, Brian Brown, Don Lamond 1pm Roy Lilley

Miss playing rugby? Love the game but not the drama? The Cobras - arguably the most successful Marlborough rugby team over the last five years - are always looking for guys who love the game, a good chat, and a casual beer with the lads. We’re mostly dads with families so we keep it to one training a week, but we welcome anyone with a passion for the game. All we ask is you give 100% on game day.

Keen? Contact Barny 027 493 3924 or Dan 021 976 697 or come to training at Oliver Park, Thursdays 6pm.

Indoor Bowls coach Glen Hurcomb helps Janice Phelps practice her skills.

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