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By Jacob Page Four die-hard rugby fans may have split allegiances during Super Rugby but when it comes to the All Blacks during a World Cup, their unified support is easy to see.

Terry Reed (left), Brett Lawton, Tanya O’Brien and Ian Dunlop, created a three by two metre polyurethane, waterproof All Blacks sign that hangs proudly just off the main highway between Blenheim and Havelock.

Terry says more than 100 man hours were put in to the sign, that is clearly visible to all passing traffic just 10 minutes outside the town.

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United in support of men in black Continued from page 2 “Originally Tanya came up with the idea to do a banner for the last World Cup, so a few of us got together and decided how big we wanted it to be and chucked around some ideas for designs and things happened from there.

“Brett did the stencilling of the fern design and it’s held up really well against the weather which is what we wanted,” Terry says.

Tanya says the sign was a big hit in 2011 when it was hung from the top of her two-storey home.

“It’s massive but it looked good and pretty much dominated the view when you

looked at the house,” she says.

“We didn’t want to put a date on it so we could use it for future events,” Terry says.

Brett says while painting the sign, his spare room was turned into a glorified sports art studio.

“I think we went through seven cans of white and the paint took forever to dry.

“It took three or four days to really come together,” Brett says.

“We had a ceremony every process but it looks really great as you’re driving past.

The All Blacks are trying to become the first team in history to win back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles.

Terry Reed (left), Brett Lawton, Tanya O’Brien and Ian Dunlop.

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Local parent Ally Avery says the pet day offers the children the opportunity to mingle with other children’s pets too.

The event is predominantly parent run and includes a vast array of animals, with everything from lambs to ponies and a couple of fish too.

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By Jacob Page The Blenheim Highland Pipe Band are angry a Nelson pipe band is moving in on their turf and performing a concert with the same name, at the same venue in the same month as their fundraising concert.

Drum major Alan Kernick says the Stoke Celtic Pipe Band will play a fundraising concert at Blenheim’s St Andrews Church this Sunday called ‘Celtic in the Kirk’ which is the exact name, location and month of the Blenheim Pipe Band concert last year.

However Stoke Pipe Band president Bryce Gilchrist says there was no intentional malice in the move and it was simply one Blenheim man’s idea who wanted to see it happen again.

The 2014 concert raised $2000 for the Blenheim Pipe Band and was the brain child of its former president who was not re-elected and has since aligned himself with the Stoke Celtic Pipe Band.

Alan says while they have no issue

with the Nelson group performing a concert of the same name, he is at a loss to work out why they would do a concert in Blenheim and with so many similarities to last year’s concert.

Posters for the event do not say it is the Stoke Pipe Band that is putting on the concert.

“We don’t have an issue with the name but we don’t see why they think they can put a concert on in our patch,” Alan says. “They’ve made no attempt to ensure people know they are a Nelson group and we wanted to make sure people knew that their money would not The Blenheim Highland Pipe Band are regulars at many events around be going to us but to a Nelson group Blenheim including Daffodil Day. instead. been naïve in their approach to the The concert last year helped raise “It seems like a sneaky move.” concert but he denied there was money for Blenheim club members The Blenheim group had sent any intent to annoy their Blenheim to compete with their band at a emails to Bryce, asking him to counterparts. national event. reconsider the move but those calls He says his band had several Bryce says he would like a good went unanswered. members from Blenheim and they working relationship with Blenheim “Surely they can do their own “deserved to play in front of some but admitted that would be difficult fundraising concert in Nelson, we home town support”. for a while. don’t think there is any need for “The reality is that the concert is He says if Blenheim wanted to perthis,” Alan says. this Sunday and we have too much form a concert in Stoke “they would Bryce says his band “may have invested to pull out of it.” be welcomed with open arms”.

Marion and Bono star at resthomes

By Jacob Page Marion Preston is a regular at Ashwood Park and Springlands Retirement Homes with her twoand-a-half-year-old german shepherd Bono.

The dynamic duo wanders the halls as familiar faces as they conduct a form of pet therapy where residents have a pat with Bono and have a chat with Marion.

Marion has a smaller dog called Herbie who also does some of the duties.

Marion, a former midwife, says the positive impact her two hour visits can have is incredible.

“I think a lot of the residents look forward to seeing Bono and Herbie.

“Many of the people in here are country people, farmers who have

Marion Preston and her german shepherd Bono are regular visitors to Ashwood Park Retirement Village.

spent a lot of their lives with dogs.”

Bono is also a hit at Ashwood Park’s dementia ward.

“Bono is a big dog being a ger-

man shepherd and sometimes that’s intimidating to the residents but he loves the attention as much as they do.

“When I got Bono, you could see how placid he was,” Marion says.

“You could see the other dogs just running around and there he was just lying there.”

Marion says she felt like she was able to give back to the community through the two dogs.

Ashwood Park owner Ross Bisset says the addition of Marion and Bono as regular visitors had been a huge success.

“Marion has been coming here for the past two months and it’s been great,” he says. “The residents really enjoy it and the dementia ward residents really enjoy seeing them.

“For many, it makes their day.”

“I’m certainly hopeful Marion keeps coming as long as she wants.

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No online voting for Marlborough The Marlborough District Council has decided not to take part in a proposed trial of on-line voting.

Cost and risk were the two factors that prompted a majority of councillors to oppose participation in the trial for the 2016 local body elections.

Central government had agreed to the trial so long as the local bodies involved also covered the costs and could provide assurances about the security of the voting process.

Marlborough councillors while supportive of the concept did not agree that a few councils should carry the financial responsibility for testing a new voting procedure.

Man in court on wounding charge A 63-year-old Blenheim man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following an incident at a house on Muller Road on Sunday afternoon.

Police were called to the address about 5pm where a woman had received a knife wound to her arm.

She had sought assistance from a neighbour who called Police.

The woman was taken to hospital for treatment.

The man was arrested shortly after and appeared in the Blenheim District Court on Monday.

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By Daniel Stephens You can expect lots of colour, fantastic costumes and props and great characters, along with the incorporation of Roman culture in Rick Edmond’s latest show, ‘The Last Heart.’

Rick is passionate about Marlborough Sounds heritage and loves that this show allows him to utilise this in the play.

He has written and directed the show, says it’s premise is centred around the Ancient Romans sailing to the Marlborough Sounds and the traces of their presence that they leave there.

Rick admits he loves that the show allows him to incorporate Roman culture and blend it with Marlborough history.

The show, which will be performed in the Havelock Theatre, is currently in the dress rehearsal

The Court of Nero scene during Rick Edmond’s latest show, ‘The Last Heart’ at the Havelock Theatre which opens tonight.

stage, which Rick says is going “really well”.

He says he prides himself on the great age range in its cast,

with actors as young as seven and eight performing.

Rick says that is what he loves about the Havelock Theatre, it has a very nurturing feel to it, which allows the youth of Marlborough to work alongside adults as equals.

As a self-confessed comedic writer, he says to expect a lot of laughs, great entertainment and a bit of quirkiness, including a flying cow.

As well as all this, expect a few surprises too.

‘The Last Heart’ will take place in the Havelock Theatre, with the Gala Opening tonight at 7:30pm. Further performances take place on September 24-26 and October 1-3, all at 7:30pm.

A matinee performance will also take place on September 27 at 4pm.

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The new tree for the CBD, sourced through Some councillors expressed reservations A locally-produced alternative was ruled an Auckland-based company which supplies at the cost and it was decided to get more out as it was more expensive. other councils around the country, will be information for the next meeting of Council.

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By Daniel Stephens Blenheim residents are set to benefit from a new bus shelter that has been donated to the town.

The bus shelter had its grand opening on Middle Renwick Road, on Friday.

The shelter has been donated by the local ’41 Club’ and is situated on the outskirts of the Ashwood Park Retirement Village, opposite the Springlands Countdown Supermarket.

This is the fifth shelter to be donated to Blenheim, but the first by the ’41 Club.’

Members of the club wanted to do something for the local community and offer something that would benefit Blenheim residents.

The shelter is the first one to contain a frosted glass film and this was incorporated with the intention of allowing

privacy for the Ashwood Park residents.

Ross Bisset, owner of Ashwood Park Retirement Village, says with 150 residents on site, the shelter will benefit those at Ashwood Park and compliments the safety crossing that was placed across Middle Renwick Road nicely.

Ross says that the current public transport situation in Blenheim is good, but the more public transport options available the better.

Ross also mentions that public transport is ideal because it keeps up the level of independence amongst Ashwood Park Retirement Village residents.

The council intend to add three further shelters to the Blenheim bus route by the end of the year.

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Blenheim couple Chris and Jo Lane and their five children – from left, Keegan, 18, Bob, 16, Casey, 15, Spencer, 12 and Poppy-Jo, 8 – in the front row of the Civic Theatre after deciding to buy seven seats in the new ASB Civic Theatre.

Seven heaven for Lane family A Blenheim family have bought seven seats in the new ASB Civic Theatre because they want to give something back to the community that has helped raise their family.

Jo and Chris Lane moved to Marlborough 17 years ago and have grown to a family with five children.

They get huge satisfaction from watching Marlborough people create music and “magic” on stage.

“We’re always there in the front row watching the shows and concerts,” Jo says. “I’ve always joked I’d like to buy the front row for the family.”

The couple see this as their chance to give support for the enjoyment and opportunities their family have had.

Jo is animated as she talks about the cultural life of a town like Blenheim and the way it adds to the experiences and possibilities open to young people.

She talks about the “four sides of the marae” that help build a strong child – family, school, sport and culture.

She and Chris watched that growth in their eldest son Keegan when, aged seven, he started playing the cornet with tutor Kevin Moseley.

That learning, and his involvement with the Marlborough District Brass Band over 10 years (“at virtually no cost”), gave him a sense of place and purpose, Jo says.

The people in the band influenced him and helped his transition to a young adult.

Keegan has performed regularly on the old Civic Theatre stage and is involved with three

bands in Wellington now he is at university in Wellington.

Jo is excited that younger family members are beginning to follow in his musical footsteps.

She says they have also watched people such as dance teacher Jeannie Mark and speech and drama teacher Pam Logan develop strong life skills in the many children they work with.

All these factors prompted the Lanes to decide to buy seven seats in the new theatre.

Their seats are in the bronze section, which are available to sponsors at $1500 each.

Jo says they are not wealthy and it’s a big commitment for the family but they see it as a legacy for their children.

“We are able to pay it off over three years, which makes it possible for a family like us.”

“Let’s face it – if we were living in Auckland we would have paid far more than that just in tuition fees.”

They also see the theatre having clear benefits for the region.

“People will start coming over the hill from Nelson to see shows here, and to use the theatre in other ways.”

Details of seat sponsorships are available from the Civic Theatre ticket office in Blenheim. Options range up to $10,000 for platinum level seats, with a $2000 premium added for the buyer to select the exact seats they want to sponsor.

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I like it, it’s a good idea. It’s a good way to spend money.

Yes, it’s good to have a whole town celebrating the same thing.

Absolutely have one. The council are spoil sports not getting into the Christmas spirit.

I didn’t notice it was gone, but yes, I guess it’s a good idea.

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Rainbow Warrior Dear Ed, I can’t believe that people don’t remember what the French Government did to atone for the Rainbow Warrior.

I remember a woman and a man had detention but still New Zealand wanted more.

That’s when we were paid a considerable amount of money; think it was two to three years later.

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Dear Ed, I didn’t mean to upset John Key fans as apparently has happened judging by a text message you published.

But politicians stand and fall in a voter’s eyes by their performance.

As an independent voter not committed to a party, I am prepared to give any PM a fair go.

But policies like the China free trade deal (benefits shaky), the proposed TPPA, foreign buy-ups of our economy and land, violence in society, sycophantic fawning to the All Blacks and pony tails and the absolute waste

Kelly Charles Blenheim I think it’s a really good idea. It makes it more festive.

of the flag referendum to name several, form your assessment of the performance.

The $27 million flag referendum would give about 500 additional police officers, over 550 nurses.

When crime is rife, hospices have to beg for funds and people are on operation waiting lists, it’s a jumbled priority list to be running around after All Blacks and holding a referendum on a trivial issue.

If the majority believe in the “Emperor’s New Clothes”, so be it.

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Dear Ed Re; All the incredible hu-ha about our national emblem, for which we have every reason to be absolutely proud of.

It is one of the most beautiful and very meaningful national flags in existence on this planet.

Why would anyone want to change it for designs of imagination?

The very fact that there are a number of designs without particular significance cancels out every reason for dramatic change.

We are swamped with enormous revolutionary changes that bite deeply into the stable foundations of our traditional values, which guidelines have stood the test of time and given us this country New Zealand, for which we have every reason to be very proudly supportive and loyal.

Old hat some say, absolute rubbish. We desperately need stability and God defend New Zealand.

We have just correctly celebrated 100 years celebrations of the huge loss of precious young men’s lives, in two wars plus smaller conflicts.

That was the precious emblem they flew in the face of often vicious odds.

What an insult to that sacrificial obedience against numerous odds to change the flag.

Of course there are rights for Maori and there is plenty of room below the Jack and the stars to sail their respectful canoe.

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Pioneer looks back

Dick Simpson turned the first sod of soil at the Brancott Estate for Montana Wines in 1973.

As one of the pioneers of the wine industry of Marlborough, he talks to Sun reporter Jacob Page about the trials and tribulations of planting one of the first vineyards in Marlborough, his frustrations with the industry today and how he was able to shoot rabbits while lying in bed during his seven year tenure with the company.

It’s fair to say Dick Simpson did not realise he played a big part in Marlborough’s history until he looked back years later.

“I was operating an agricultural contracting business with a big Ford tractor; a large rotary hoe, chisel plough and the first direct seed drill in Marlborough.

In June of 1973, I was phoned from a Ford tractor agent telling me to go to a property in Brancott Rd to demonstrate to some interested people and he told me to bring my chisel plough.

“A bunch of men came and it turned out to be people from Montana who were interested in planting the first vines in Marlborough.

They were very impressed and immediately asked the Ford agent for 19 different tractors which he could not supply as all the tractors in the country were allocated.

“Of course I was available with my one tractor,” Dick says. “I went to John Marris who was their land agent and I said ‘I’m for sale.’

“They brought my tractor and then my services because they wanted me to develop 1300 acres in six weeks.

“Besides the gear they purchased off me they had nothing else… “It was a very inept start.

“I had to destroy acres of Lucerne and there was no round-up back then let me tell you.”

Dick worked for a month by himself as Montana struggled to buy the machinery they wanted because agents would not pass with their allocation of equipment.

“Nobody knew who was paying for it until I started.

“People were against the vineyards… They weren’t welcome and that’s why there aren’t a lot of photos from that period.”

Dick Simpson was there at the start of the Dick with one of the vines at Brancott Estate in the mid-1970s. wine boom in Marlborough.

Montana initially wanted to be here in such a scale that nobody else would want to come in.

The four properties I prepared for grapes were the Fairhall Estate, The Brancott Vineyard, The Renwick Estate and another property on Hawkesbury Road.

“I said to Jim Hamilton that since I did all the developing I wanted to be the supervisor of the yard with the best soil but he said no and told me I was going to Brancott “to fix it” because that was the one with the toughest soil type.

“It was hard but in the end, that’s the property that created Marlborough’s reputation.

“I was there seven years and we lived on a house on the property… In fact, I could shoot rabbits while lying in bed.”

Dick says there was little margin for error in the early days as Montana’s budget was tight, however with a drought and a 50 per cent fail to strike rate, early progress was difficult.

“We had to be very innovative with our machinery, often we’d encounter something and then have to think about ways to solve it,” Dick says. “Thank goodness they had such a good engineer.

“It was big scale work so any mistake was a big mistake.

“Many of them had never seen dry creeks or drought like it.”

Dick and his wife Jenny were the first to put in private plantings in 1975, a single acre of Muller-Thurgau.

Dick looks back with only fond memories.

“It’s a pretty big achievement.

“It was difficult to establish here with the drought and the vine failure…There was a lot of replanting.

“We had to modify equipment, we had to build our own and there was no irrigation, they didn’t expect to need it.

“They came here to produce quality not quantity and that’s all changed.”

“There was no over cropping, no leaf plucking, no hedging, we let our vines grow out.

“The way we grew them made this reputation. First year you grow the roots, second year the trunk and the third year you cropped according to the strength of the vines but now they’re in a rush for grapes.

“We planted the rows east to west to get as much sunlight as we could.

“We were taught to never waste any sun because the leaves need it.

“Now the grass between vines has plenty of sun because the vineyards, not just Montana, want the property looking nice, which I feel is hurting the quality of what is being produced in all vineyards.”

Dick and Jenny have done many things since, including many lifestyle blocks, an avocado farm and a stint in Tasmania and the Sunshine Coast in Australia but say it’s great to have returned to Blenheim.

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Flavours that take the cake No matter how beautiful or aesthetically pleasing a wedding cake may be, what matters most is how it tastes.

These are the top eight most popular wedding cake flavours for 2014.

1: Red velvet Appropriately named for its deep red colour, red velvet cake is the perfect hue to represent love and romance on your wedding day.

2: Chocolate It has so many different levels of richness and options for flavour pairings.

3: White chocolate with raspberry The sweet richness of white chocolate with the tart fruitiness of raspberry is a winning combination.

4: Lemon Light and tangy, lemon cakes are perfect for a spring wedding and is a great choice for couples who don’t want a cake that is too heavy and rich.

5: Vanilla You can’t go wrong with plain vanilla. It can be dressed up any way you like with essentially any frosting,

filling or fruit.

6: Coconut and Lime Rich and creamy coconut cake combined with tangy and tart lime filling or frosting is a match made in heaven.

7: Pink Champagne What better way to celebrate than with some bubbly in your cake.

8: Carrot The ideal cake flavour for couples who want to go the non-traditional route.

Red velvet was the most popular choice last year for wedding cakes.

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With specialist knowledge of laces, fabrics and techniques, they are able to design any style and garment to suit their customers requirements.

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You could also use small potted flowers or herbs for this same purpose.

Mint to be: Buy tins of mints in bulk, and make your own labels, complete with a just-corny-enough pun about a marriage that’s “mint to last” or love being a “breath of fresh air.”

It’s your wedding! You can be as corny Mint-to-be mints in a tin are a sweet favour idea. as you want.

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With the many bridal bouquet styles, choose unique bridal bouquets and floral arrangement to making a lasting impression.

It’s your day, you are the star of the show.

Here are just a few of the many options available.

Posy bouquet The posy is round and small and can easily be held in one hand.

This style is widely used where the natural stems are wrapped in a beautiful satin, velvet or organza ribbon and can be embellished with pearl pins and beading trims.

Presentation bouquet These are long stemmed flowers and foliage that the bride carries cradled in her arm.

It is a stunning alternative to more traditional styles of bouquets with popular floral choices including calla lilies, gladiolus, orchids, long-stemmed roses, delphiniums, and larkspur.

Cascading bouquet Also known as a teardrop bouquet or trail bouquet. This is one of the most formal and most traditional of bouquets and is designed to spill gracefully over the bride’s hands as it flows downward for a sophisticated and stylized look.

Almost any flower can be used in this style.

Scepter bouquet The scepter bouquet gives a dramatic accent to your wedding day, it takes the shape of an over-sized wand.

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Add sentiment to your wedding You spend months (if not years) picking out the perfect venue, choosing the right dress, hiring the best photographer, videographer, DJ... the list goes on and on.

With everything you need to check off your to-do list, it’s easy to forget about the emotional side of a wedding.

Adding some sentimental touches to a wedding can make all the difference as well as create some special memories.

Here are a few ideas to give you some inspiration.

• Did your mum preserve her wedding dress? Wrap a piece of her gown around the stem of your bouquet.

• Snap a photo where you each hold up a photo from your parents’ wedding.

• Right before you’re pronounced man and wife, take a pause to give your mums one last kiss.

• Engrave the title of your first dance song inside your ring.

• If your father passed away before the wedding, attach a photo of him to your shoes so that he can still walk you down the aisle.

• Attach photo charms of your ancestors to your bouquet.

• Gather photos of your guests who can’t be with you on your wedding day, and display them inside mason jars for a unique twist on a photo table.

• Snap a precious photo of you and your flower girl, and save it to give to her on her own wedding day.

Add your favorite quotes about love on your table numbers.

Attach a photo of a relative or ancestor to your bridal bouquet.

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BARTLEY: Courtney, Jono and big brother Leo are pleased to announce the safe and speedy arrival of Harrison Luke Bartley (10lb 2oz) born on September 10, 2015 at 5.27am. Massive thanks to midwife Rhianne for helping me achieve my water birth. Photo provided.

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PATTERSON-GREEN: Matt and Charlotte are delighted to welcome the safe arrival of their son Angus James, on September 16, 2015 weighing 8lb 15oz. A little brother for Kate. Special thanks to Rhianne Lamb, Jen Laing and all the wonderful maternity unit midwives. Photo provided

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w community notices The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations.

For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid.

Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club Spring Fair Saturday 26 September 10am-

2.00pm. St Mary’s Hall. All proceeds to local charities.

Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/

Support for families living with mental illness/ addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki ph 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

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Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service

Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Renwick Tuesday Market

10am - 2pm. Good selection of vegies, clothing, linen, walnuts & general goods. Surplus items accepted. Stall sites $5 Ph 572 9511

Sheets ‘n’ things

Donations of linen urgently needed! We are between The Warehouse carpark building & Johns Kitchen. Ph: 578 1356 Ext 5 or 0211788337

St John Community Shop For Keeping U Moving Free indoor Springlands walking circuit Moving to a resthome? Clearing an estate? Down50+ St Christopher’s Church Hall 11.30-12.30.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Coin donation. More info 579 4446 or 0212230160 leave name and number.

Housie

Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 2 supers, raffles and refreshments available. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

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

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information.

Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125.

Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

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Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday.

Phone 578 2006.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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death notices FEARNLEY, Glenice Margaret (nee Woodcock): On Monday September 21 2015, passed away peacefully, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 73 years. Loved wife of the late Ken, mother of the late Graham, Bruce and Neil; mother-in-law of Karen and grandmother of Liam and Brearna. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Cancer Society and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 233, Blenheim 7240.

A funeral service for Glenice will be held at Mark Rowley Chapel, 16 Ann Street, Devonport at 2pm Monday September 28.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz WARD, Jean (nee Munro): Passed away on Monday September 21 2015. Aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late George Allard Ward, loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Malcolm (Timaru), Ian and Jan (Carterton), Allan and Lorraine (Wellington), and Nigel and Rhonda (Brisbane). Loved grandmother, great and great, great grandmother of all her grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 35 Nelson Street, Blenheim 7201. At Jean’s request, a private cremation will be held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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ROBB, Noela Ellen: On Tuesday September 22 2015, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much In Memoriam loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny (deceased), Mary and Bruce, the late Enoka Love, CoRemember your lost loved one on lin (deceased) and Beverley. Much loved Grandma, great Grandma and great, great Grandma. A loved their anniversary. sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Special thanks to all PHONE the staff at Redwood Village and Ashwood Park for all their love and support to Noela. Messages 03 5777 868 may be sent to c/- 25 McKenzie Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowrs, a donation to Alzheimers Wairau Valley Marlborough would be appreciated and may be Anglican Parish made at the service or sent to 8 Wither Road, Proudly presents Blenheim 7201. A funeral 22nd tour of service for Noela will be held at the Holy Trinity 17th and 18th October Anglican Church, Nelson Square, Picton at 1pm Tickets on sale soon Friday September 25, On sale from Islington Gardens, followed by interment at Renwick Dairy, Roselands Pets and Plants, Picton Cemetery.

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Coaching Vacancies

MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

MSA has vacancies for Coaches and Managers for Representative Teams in the 2015/2016 Season.

U13, U15 Boys & Girls, U17, U19 & Senior Men. Please forward a letter of application stating previous experience and qualifications to MSA by Friday 9 October 2015 PO Box 5101, Springlands, Blenheim 7241 or email to marlboroughsoftball @ gmail.com

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SUMMER League indoor soccer kicks off soon. All ages. Register now Phone 578 4851 or 0275784851 www. blenheimindoorsports. co.nz.

Wanted part time Cleaner/Kitchen Assistant Six hour shift. Four on four off rotating roster.

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Diesel Technician Marlborough Machinery Repairs LTD is currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Technician for workshop and field service work.

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In addition, you will need to be flexible to accommodate a change of work bank at any given point and we envisage that 1/3 of your time will be in the field, so a current clean licence will be essential.

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Doctor David Orsbourn of enhanceskin, (Nelson), continues to offer his Blenheim client’s relief from achy, unsightly varicose veins.

His clinics at the Churchill Private Hospital, where he performs Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) have, over the last two years, proved immensely popular.

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Now the word is out, David finds he is regularly treating family, friends and workmates of past patients who are enjoying the results of this non-invasive procedure and looking forward to summer, because for the first time in years, they’ll be wearing shorts again.

David stresses, it’s not just about the improved look of his client’s legs following treatment, it’s also about the relief from painful, heavy legs, he says.

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Two decade trophy drought over Sport

By Jacob Page A 12-week development programme searching for the next hockey stars of Marlborough has earned two trophies not held in the province for 20 years.

The Marlborough Under-13 development girls’ hockey team won the Ward-Maley Cup and the Supporters Cup over Nelson after a two decade drought.

The two wins have catapulted the girls in to being able to run on and warm down with the New Zealand women’s Black Sticks before and after their games against Argentina in Blenheim next month.

The first game, for the Supporters Cup saw the match locked up at 1-1 with six minutes to play following Hannah Chapman’s goal.

However, in the dying minutes, Marlborough were awarded a penalty stroke.

Riley Foote, who was only taught the penalty stroke as an afterthought prior to the game, calmly slotted the goal for the win and to break a 17-year trophy drought.

A lone goal from Arlie Bates was enough to secure the Ward-Maley Cup as Marlborough’s defence impressed.

First choice goalie Paige Sheridan had suf-

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The Marlborough under-13 girls hockey team (from left back) Paige Sheridan, Georgia Green, Hannah Chapman, Kate Bryant, Zoey Luffman, Maddy Jones (middle left) Eleanor O’Connell, Annabelle Barnes, Arlie Bates, Riley Foote Tessa Shield (front left) Grace Calder, Lucy Wilson, Matilda Sorensen-Brown, Maia Rasmussen and Mya Gane. Absent are Molly Treloar and Mia Armstrong fered a serious injury in the lead up and it meant Mya Gane, who had never played goalie before, had to slot into the position and she performed admirably.

The aim of the 12-week programme was to create depth and hopefully allow Marlborough to be more competitive at the National Under-13 Girls tournament for the Collier Trophy.

Alex rewrites record books Alex Kennedy has just become the youngest ever person to win the Marlborough Closed Table Tennis Competition at just 15-years-old.

The year 11 Marlborough Boys’ College student triumphed in the all ages knockout competition, after defeating all his opponents to take home the title.

Alex has been playing for the Marlborough Table Tennis Club for approximately seven years, after becoming fixated on the sport when he discovered a table tennis table while on a trip to Hanmer Springs. Alex now

trains at the Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre twice a week, which consists of both drills and games and he also helps out with a bit of coaching of the junior players.

As well as winning the Marlborough closed title, Alex was also named most improved player and sportsman of the year at Sunday’s prize-giving.

He was also ranked the number one male player for the Marlborough Club in both the under-15 and under-18 category.

Although an avid sportsman, playing cricket and football as

well as table tennis, Alex says he enjoys table tennis because it is fun, fast and quick compared to other sports.

Alex says it is easy for anyone interested in playing to get involved and anyone is welcome to come along to the Tuesday trainings.

Alex says he would like to continue playing in the future and potentially see how far he can take his ability in the sport.

RIGHT: Alex Kennedy is making a big impact on the table tennis scene in Marlborough.

top places throughout most of the grades.

Organisers were also delighted 31 of the teams entered contested the social grade and many of these comprised business house and sponsors teams.

The Marlborough Harriers Senior Men’s team finished third overall a further five minutes back.

The first women’s team across the line was the Athletics Nelson Senior Women’s team who finished 4th overall.

Individual prizes went the way of Sean Timoney, Bids Taylor, Sam Boyce, Devon Payne and Rae Marlborough Harriers Senior Men’s Team 11 3rd overall. Cameron Kain and Heta while the team’s one were Hamish Hargest changeover Momorangi Bay end lap 2. collected by Marlborough Harriers lington and Nelson were entered Veteran Women’s and Waimea lock Hotel.

Teams from Marlborough, Wel- with the latter dominating the Mixed Social.

Girls just want to play football

By Jacob Page Marlborough Football had 45 girls aged between five and 12-years-old at their Girls Only training academy on Sunday.

Everyone went through a ‘skills zone’ of five drills then played five-a-side and nine-a-side games.

Skill levels varied with some girls never having played before and also a

Under-19s find their groove The Tasman Under-19 rugby team had no problem putting away Southland 64-19 as they continued to build towards the Jock Hobbs Memorial National Tournament next weekend.

It was a confidence boost for the team who had previously tasted defeat against Otago and Canterbury in other warm-up games.

Bowls fours winners crowned

Visitors dominate Queen Charlotte Relay

By Jacob Page Nelson teams dominated but near perfect race conditions for the 2015 Queen Charlotte Relay could not see the race record broken.

Overall line honours went to the Athletics Nelson Senior Men’s team in a time of 2 hours and four minutes and 51 seconds, almost five minutes ahead of the Athletics Nelson Junior Men’s team.

The winning time was 15 minutes outside the record.

The Marlborough Harriers event saw 51 teams face the starter’s gun on Saturday, 10 more than last year.

The event began from Waitohi Domain in Picton and wove a course through Queen Charlotte Drive to finish outside the Have-

The Tasman Makos suffered their first defeat of the ITM Cup rugby competition with a 28-19 loss to Auckland at Blenheim’s Lansdowne Park, on Sunday.

Auckland made better use of the wind at their backs in the first half, racing out to a 20-6 halftime advantage that proved difficult to chase down.

It was the Makos first loss of the campaign but they are still at the top of the table.

The Makos play Counties Manukau on Saturday.

few little stars.

Former New Zealand representative Nicky Smith-Scott was on hand for the event.

Marlborough Football general manager Andrea Smith Scott says the event was food for thought to hopefully do special girls only hub days in the near future for girls keen to get some extra training and enhance their skills.

Left: Young stars of tomorrow show their stuff.

Marshlands claimed the Champion of Champion Fours indoor bowls title on Sunday at Simcox Stadium.

Their dominant 13-4 win over Strand in the final came before the Marlborough Indoor Bowls Association’s fives tournament on Saturday at the same venue where Jennifer Crawford’s Blenheim South grouping won on count back.

Samu a Crusader The Crusaders have signed eyecatching Tasman Makos loose forward Pete Samu for the 2016 Super Rugby season.

The 23-year-old, born in Melbourne has impressed with his damaging ball running and high speed so far this ITM Cup campaign.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder says Samu will play Super Rugby having played for the Crusader Knights development team in 2015.

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