* Promoting and Facilitating Unity in Diversity* Marlborough Migrant Centre Newsletter ‘’ Wi n t e r, Au g us t 2 011
* Promoting and Facilitating Unity in Diversity *
Winter 2011 Newsletter We are open Monday to Friday, from 10am to 2pm: Marlborough Migrant Centre Marlborough House, 21 Henry St, Blenheim. Phone: 579 6410 Email: mmc@marlboroughonline.co.nz Web: www.marlboroughonline.co.nz/mmc Warmest greetings to all of you. Winter is still here with cold, wild, windy and wet weather! Remember that we have some very supportive community organisations here in Marlborough. So, if you are having trouble keeping warm, please contact us. We can refer you to agencies and organisations that can help. Well, the big news here at the Marlborough Migrant Centre is that Rosimeire Cookson is going on maternity leave soon. We wish Rosimeire and her husband Chris all the best for the impending arrival of the newest member in their family, due in mid September. We would like to welcome Margaret Western to the team in (and out!) of the office of the Marlborough Migrant Centre (MMC). Margaret will be filling in as Marlborough Migrant Centre Fieldworker (contact cellphone number 022 657 9018) and Marlborough Newcomers Network Coordinator while Rosimeire is on maternity leave. Many of you will know Margaret in her previous role as Chairperson of the MMC. This leads us onto the news that the Annual General Meeting of the MMC will be held on Tuesday 20 September at 7:00pm here at Marlborough House. See you here! Your MMC Coordinator, Katrina Oliver Holding the flag of the Netherlands outside the office are: Katrina Oliver, Marlborough Migrant Centre Coordinator and…
Rosimeire Cookson, in her role as Marlborough Migrant Centre Fieldworker, and Marlborough Newcomers Network Coordinator.
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Marlborough Migrant Centre Winter Newsletter
Newcomers Network Calendar Newcomers Network Coffee mornings! Join the Marlborough Newcomers Network! It’s FREE to join! Call us on Ph: (03) 579 2460
Twice every month at Marlborough House, 21 Henry Street, corner George and Henry Streets, Blenheim. Come along for a chat and meet other people new to Marlborough.
Next coffee morning: Wednesday 24 August at 10:30am Newcomers Network Potluck Dinner Once every two months from 6:00pm at Marlborough House, 21 Henry Street, corner George and Henry Streets, Blenheim. Please bring a plate of food, enough for you or your family, and some to share. This is a great chance to try different food and ask for recipes, and to meet new people and share experiences! Next potluck: Will be confirmed soon.
Newcomers Network Sewing Group
Connect with us. The Marlborough Newcomers Network is on Facebook! Look up our page and click the ‘Like’ button.
Would you like to learn some basic sewing skills or share your skills? Would you like to get together with others and learn how to mend simple things in your clothes? Bring along your sewing and/or your craft project. Come along for our next meeting. Next sewing group: Will be advised soon.
Newcomers Network Afternoon Tea Usually held from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Marlborough House (21 Henry Street, Blenheim). Another opportunity to get together. Everyone welcome. Another opportunity to get together. Crafts will be organised for children. You are welcome to bring some home baking to share. Next afternoon tea: Will be advised soon. Do you live in Picton or Renwick? We are in the process of finding a place to hold activities in these places. We can start by going out for a coffee in some of the nice Cafes around. Please contact us so we can arrange a time and a place. We are always looking for new ideas for regular activities (eg movie nights, chess club, book club etc) and people wanting to help run these. Please get in touch if you would like to become an activities coordinator! Marlborough Newcomers Network Margaret Western phone 579 6410 / email marlborough@newcomers.co.nz Website: www.newcomers.co.nz/marlborough
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International Calendar and Selected Commemorative Dates 1 August 9 August 12 August 15 August 29 August 4 September 7 September 9 September 12 Sep. 16 Sep. 18 Sep. 21 Sep. 24 Sep. 26 November
Ramadhan begins International Day of the World’s Indigenous People International Youth Day Independence Day, India and National Day, Republic of Korea Ramadhan ends Father’s Day Independence Day, Brazil Rugby World Cup – First Game Harvest Moon Festival, Korea Independence Day, Mexico and Independence Day, Papua New Guinea National Day, Chile International Day of Peace Heritage Day, South Africa Election Day 2011, All of New Zealand, 9:00am to 7:00pm How to vote: http://www.elections.org.nz/voting/votingsub/how-vote-election-day.html
If you would like to have a display or help with informing the public about an event for your national day or celebration, then please contact us. We have wall space outside our office and have many national flags available. We would be more than happy to assist you or your group.
English Language Volunteer Marlborough Partners
Volunteer Marlborough acts as a central resource to promote and foster volunteering in the Marlborough region. If you want to volunteer, we can help find a suitable role in the community by matching your individual skills and interests with a large number of groups who welcome volunteers. Volunteering can help you integrate into a new community and build valuable skills for the future. Our aim is to ensure a positive and fulfilling experience for all volunteers. We provide: · Referral and support for volunteers · Volunteer Manager Peer Network · Advice and Mentoring to support Not for Profit Organisations · Workshops and training · Promotion and recognition of Volunteering If you are interested in volunteering, simply contact us to arrange a time to chat about what positions you’re interested in, what time you have and the possibilities available to you.
For more information contact: Maggie Martin at Volunteer Marlborough Marlborough House 21 Henry St, Blenheim Phone: 577 9388 Email: vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
More Information about the Marlborough Migrant Centre: Our mission is to promote and facilitate unity in diversity in Marlborough. Our key services are: Marlborough Migrant Centre Marlborough House 21 Henry St Blenheim 7201 Phone: 03-579 6410
* Supporting newcomers to Marlborough * Helping organisations and agencies with migrant matters * Education/awareness raising * Social functions and events * Promoting Marlborough as a multi-cultural province and celebrating cultural diversity
E-mail: mmc@marlboroughonline.co.nz
We are always looking for people who would like to become a
Web: www.marlboroughonline.co.nz
‘Friend of the Migrant Centre’, get involved in our committee
Facebook: Search for our page: Marlborough Migrant Centre Then click the ‘Like’ button.
hear from businesses and organisations that would like to support
working groups or in any other way. And we would be happy to us, financially or otherwise. Please get in touch with us for more information. Thank you.
Other Interesting Bits and Pieces ·
Picton Resource Centre is at Mariners Mall, High St, Picton. Hours - 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday. The Picton Resource Centre works within the community of Picton and the Marlborough Sounds assisting with community based information and promoting of local events. Ph. 573 7790. Email prcentre@xtra.co.nz
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Renwick News and Views: Contact Vicki Harrison Jones to get a copy sent to you. Phone (03) 572 9688 or email info@renwicksportscentre.co.nz . Website: www.renwicksportscentre.co.nz
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Community Gardens at 85 Budge St, behind NMIT. Community edible gardens. If anyone/any ethnic, cultural community group is interested in joining in, then please contact the Trustees Manager, Tina Fortune, ph. 021 0242 3496
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Riversdale Community House newsletter: Contact Sue to get a copy sent to you: Phone 578 0469 or email riversdalecommunityhouse@xtra.co.nz
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Stadium 2000 on Kinross St, has a great public swimming pool, holiday programmes for children and a gym offering different sports classes. Visit them or call: 577 8300.
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The Parents Centre runs child birth education classes for new parents (evenings) and a popular ‘baby and you’ course (day time) for mums and new babies. These run about 6 times a year with people grouped together depending on babies’ birth dates. These then continue as more informal coffee groups. Contact the Parents Centre. Phone 027 5223002 email: info@marlboroughparentscentre.co.nz .
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Marlborough Farmers Winter Market every Sunday until October, 10am to 1pm at the Queen Street Carpark, corner of Charles Street, Blenheim. Rain or Shine!
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