Margaret Western Marlborough Newcomers’ Network Co-ordinator
Newcomers’ Network could help you • New to the Region?
Family and friends are important to most people. For Marlborough Newcomers’ Network members that includes a larger extended family – our newcomers – the changing faces and ethnic backgrounds of people who make up the local community.
•Want to meet new friends? • Need some help to settle in? • Interested in local activities
Historically the arrival of new migrants to Marlborough was minimal and generally support and introductions happened at neighbourhood level.
Individual Highlights: International Womens’ Night 2 Building Great Dads
2
NN calendar of events for January
3
Recipe
3
Holiday Office Hours
4
Today, the face of Marlborough has changed significantly. We are now a very multicultural community with an increasing number of newcomers from around the world and other parts of New Zealand settling here. I believe the Marlborough community is enriched by the culture and customs our
newcomers bring however for some people adjusting to a new and often very different environment can be difficult. The Marlborough Newcomers’ Network can help. The Group whose objective is to provide friendship and support to people new to a region is one of 21 Groups operating throughout New Zealand under the umbrella of the NZ Newcomers’ Network offers friendship, social events and activities for all ages, interests and backgrounds. Joining the Newcomers’ Group is a great way to meet people and make friends in a new community. Anyone can join. Membership is free. If you would like to become involved as a member or volunteer please contact Margaret on phone 022 657 9018 / 03-5796410 email: marlborough@newcomers.co.nz.
Christmas For most ‘kiwis’ Christmas is a special time to be together with family and friends. For Christians it is time to celebrate the birth of Christ. For others it means different things. For many it brings extra pressures and sadness, particularly those living far away from family. Whatever our beliefs and traditions are around Christmas I think we would all agree that Christmas is for children. It is not as much about opening presents as opening our hearts and perhaps a day to view the world through the eyes of a precious child.
omers’ Network As a group we have been enriched by your
International Page 2 of 5 Women’s Night
Marlborough Newcombers PageNetwork 2 of 4
International Women’s Night A special night to remember took place recently when over fifty migrant women living in Marlborough joined together for an evening of friendship and celebration of the multicultural faces of women now visible in the Marlborough community. Caption describing picture or graphic.
Photo provided by Priceless Moments photograps to treasure
It was also an opportunity to hear the inspiring stories of two migrant women; one from Papua New Guinea (pictured top right with her two daughters) the other a woman from a middle eastern background who gave inspiring and thought provoking insights into their life stories.
Caption describing picture or graphic.
Photos provided by Priceless Moments photograps to treasure
“Building Great Dads” A Parenting Course for Marlborough Dads This relaxed parenting course is designed for 21st century Dads who want to parent in a positive and caring manner that does not rely on power, control, authority or physical discipline. The course is free and will increase your skills, knowledge and confidence, and give you a model to shape your relationship with your children. The goal is to help Dads to parenting with a lot less stress, and a lot more fun.
Topics covered include:
Courses are held during every school term (next one commencing February 2012) on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 to 8.30pm, each course runs for 6 weeks.
For further information or to enrol contact:
Mike Henderson, Barnardos, Marlborough, 31 George Street, Blenheim 7201 Phone: ((03) 578 6491
Where did your ‘Dad’ toolkit come from? A model for the positive 21st Century Dad The Brain & Child Development Understanding Behaviour – particularly our own Positive Communication and gender differences Strategies & Principles for Positive Parenting
Page 3 of 4
Newcomers Network Calendar of Events - January
Calendar of Events for January 2012
Sunday, 8 January 2012 - Picnic in the Park, 4.00pm to 7.00pm Pack a picnic and join friends at Pollard Park for a social gathering together. (Meet on the grassed area adjacent to the Children’s playground) Picnic cancelled if raining. Thursday, 19 January - Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 Swimming Pool - 2.00pm to 3.30pm Bring children, togs & towel to the swimming pool in Kinross Street, Blenheim and cool off in the pool. Cost $1.50 per child (no extra cost for adult to get in the pool with small child) or $8.00 for a family. Tuesday, 24 January - Coffee, Wine & Chat Evening, Chequers Café, 7.00pm to 9.00pm Enjoy a coffee or glass of wine or cup of coffee with friends at Chequers Café, 24 Scott Street, Blenheim. Wednesday, 25 January - Coffee & Chat while children play Oliver Park, Cleghorn Street, Redwoodtown, 10.30am to 12 noon Meet in the children’s enclosed playground for a coffee and chat, while children play. IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR MARLBOROUGH NEWCOMERS NETWORK ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR 2012 MARGARET WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU
Alan’s Cucumber and Mint Pickle
Quick ‘n’ Easy Pickle Recipe
1 large cucumber 2 onions 1 cup drained, crushed pineapple ¾ cup sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1½ teaspoons salt 2½ teaspoons hot curry powder ½ teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon turmeric ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 tablespoon water
Cut unpeeled cucumber lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and discard. Cut cucumber into thin slices. Peel and slice onions. Place cucumber pineapple, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, curry powder, turmeric, celery seed and mint in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and cook uncovered for 30 minutes or until thick. Mix cornflour and water to a paste and stir into cucumber mixture. Bring to the boil and cook, stirring, until thickened. Pour into hot, clean, dry jars and seal when cold.
Office – holiday hours
Page 4 of 4
Marlborough Migrant Centre Office – holiday office hours
The office will be closed from: Friday, 23 December 2011 to Sunday, 8 January 2012
Marlborough Migrant Centre Marlborough House 21 Henry St Blenheim 7201 (03) 579 6410
Reopen for reduced office hours: Monday, 9 January 2012 to Friday, 13 January 2012
www.marlboroughonline.co.nz/mmc www.newcomers.co.nz/marlborough/blenheim
Reopen for normal office hours: Monday, 16 January 2012 – 10.00am to 2.00pm
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MarlboroughMigrant-Centre
If you need urgent assistance at any time over the holiday period, please phone Margaret on cell 022 657 9018
*ONE COMMUNITY - MANY FACES*
Thank you A big thank you to everyone who has supported our Newcomers group over the last three months. I know many new friendships have been formed. It has been my pleasure to get to know you and I wish you a relaxed festive season and good health and happiness for 2012.
Margaret Western Co-ordinator Marlborough Newcomers’ Network Marlborough Migrant Centre 21 Henry St Blenheim 7201 Cell 022-6579018 Office 03- 579 6410 e-mail: marlborough@newcomers.co.nz www.newcomers.co.nz www.marlboroughonline.co.nz/mmc *ONE COMMUNITY - MANY FACES*