Marlborough Magazine - October 2020

OCTOBER 2020

Salsa

swings into town

MARLBOROUGH’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

CARING FOR KAITUNA

BRUCE’S TOUR OF DUTY

30 YEARS AFTER SAFE

Keeping a legacy alive

Bumpy ride for NZ cricket scorer

Blenheim’s giant plane celebrated

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October 2020

Contents Features 7–9

CARING FOR KAITUNA Volunteers carry on cemetery tradition

10–11

GETTING INTO THE SWING OF SALSA Back to Roots Festival coming back to Blenheim

12–13

30 YEARS SINCE SAFEAIR Anniversary of the end of a Marlborough icon

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WHAT ARE YOU READING? Which books are getting their pages turned?

7–9

12–13

WIN!

Regular 15

On the Street

20–21

Social Pages

24–28 Travel 29

What’s On

30 Gardening 38

Sporting Memories

39 Health 40 Recipe

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WIN! National Gardening Week kicks off on October 19 and we have a Yates Vege Hamper to give away to one lucky reader. Simply email hello@marlboroughmedia. co.nz with your details and you’re in the draw to win.

The New Zealand Cider Festival will be back for its fifth year on 7 November at Founders Heritage Park in Nelson. We have two double passes to give away to one lucky reader. Just email hello@marlboroughmedia.co.nz to be in to win.

Editor’s Note

Come on Marlborough, are we in Spring, Summer or back to Winter?

Make up your mind!

I know spring is a bit of a weird time, but I can’t remember it being such a crazy climate before.

Weather isn’t really what I want to talk about — what is on my mind right now is PIE. Pie, you ask? Well, let me explain.

I have been invited to judge the Burleigh Pie Pairing Competition, not only do I get to do two of my favourite things, pie eating and wine drinking, it all happens on the day of Bayleys Friday

Night Feast, which also involves my other favourite thing, the gathering of locals to share in their love of music, cuisine and laughter!

This day is certainly marked off on the calendar with a big fat red circle in anticipation!

There is nothing like celebrating the best of what Marlborough has to offer, both on a plate and in a glass. Make sure you mark on your calendar the 9th October and join in the fun. Our Marlborough App has all you need to know about what’s happening in our region.

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EDITORIAL Summa MacDonald summa@marlboroughmedia.co.nz

DESIGN Jamie Kneale and Toni Woolf

CONTRIBUTORS Paula Hulburt, Matt Brown, Joya Devine, Morgane Solignac.

PHOTOGRAPHY Malinda Boniface ADVERTISING Rosa Tate rosa@marlboroughmedia.co.nz

DISTRIBUTION Rebekah Codlin and Trent Norman prepare for the SBK Back to The Roots Festival in Blenheim this month. An exciting meld of Afro, Latin and Caribbean rhythms will bring a new vibe to Blenheim

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Caring for Kaituna Words: Paula Hulburt

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he wind weaves through the trees; stirring the petals of sunbleached plastic flowers as it whips among the gravestones.

Kaituna Cemetery Board member Susan Jolly has laid fresh flowers on her parents’ graves, adding another splash of colour bright against the stones.

Her grandparents and great grandparents are buried nearby and one day, hopefully in the distant future, she too will make Kaituna Cemetery her final resting place.

Susan and cemetery chairperson Margaret Boyce share strong bonds to the private graveyard which sits alongside the highway almost 20km west of Blenheim.

Both are part of a committee who care for the cemetery, which serves the Kaituna, Onamalutu, Okaramio and Northbank communities; a mantle of responsibility that, in some cases, has passed down through the generations.

“We grew up always knowing this was our cemetery,” says Susan.

She remembers hot summer days tagging along with her dad and former chairman, Brian Leslie, to the cemetery as he prepared to mark out a new grave.

Bare legs scratching on broom, she followed in his wake, grazing the tops of the yellow flowers, with pollen dusted fingertips. Decades later and now Susan helps care for the same cemetery.

For 47 years, Brian volunteered his services. From the early days of clearing a path through the broom with a mower to marking out the plots with pegs, it was a labour of love.

Latterly, in his eighties, and unable to carry out the duties as once before,

he watched as daughter Susan and husband Bruce followed in his footsteps, though it was Margaret who took over his official duties.

“He was doing it as long as I can remember. It was his job to mow a track to where people were going to be buried. He would start at the gate and mow a track.

“The ground is quite rocky, and he’d hit stones and have to stop and sort the blades.

“The job kept him connected with people when he retired, and he always reckoned he’d work here [at Kaituna Cemetery] until the day he died and he almost did.

“Margaret took over from dad and I’m really pleased she did.”

For the last six years, Margaret has handled the official side of all burials and interments.

Kaituna Cemetery chairperson Margaret Boyce with Board member Susan Jolly.

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Rescued from the wind, floral tributes wait to be reclaimed.

Only landowners living in nearby communities or direct descendants of early settlers can be laid to rest at Kaituna Cemetery; its land gifted to the community by a local landowner.

Among the earliest headstones, sits a simple stone bearing the name Dudley Ragg, the first recorded burial at Kaituna.

The wife of John Ragg of Rock Ferry, Northbank, Dudley died giving birth on 1 April 1873 at the age of 30 years old.

Her headstone is now dusted in lichen, but her name, chiselled by hand more than a century ago, is easy to read; a testament not only to the workmanship but also the pride taken in caring for the community plots.

It is a special place. Despite the whoosh of traffic on nearby SH6, a sense of peace pervades. A century ago, it would have sat in near silence, no traffic to break the calm.

Strung carefully along the back of a corrugated iron shed a string of artificial posies is tussled by the wind.

The wind here is fierce and uncaring of the tributes left.

“The flowers blow in the wind and if we know where they’ve come from, we put them back, but if not, we try and keep them, just in case.”

“It’s a punishing place for flowers,” Susan explains.

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Dudley Ragg was the first person to be buried at Kaituna Cemetery.

The towering trees help protect from the worst of the winds, providing a natural barrier and some privacy from the passing world.

“They were planted in dad’s day and the committee had a terrible time trying to get them established. There was no water initially and then just a hand pump.”

For Margaret, the space is also very special, family members from generations before are there. On the 365 headstones, there are many names she knows or can link back to families now long gone from the area.

“It was a smaller world back then.”

In her hand, it’s tattered cover cracked with age, is a record of the burials dating back from 1872. The beautifully penned script inked in hues of blue notes the second burial, that of Katherine Gibson who died on 20 October 1873.

The gravestones nearly all face towards the rising sun, a meld of modern marble and age-tarnished stone. Some are sectioned off, surrounded by wrought iron fences dressed in rust while others are adorned with angels.

Flowers sit next to many of the headstones, some tilt drunkenly in pots while others lay under clear domes, protected from the worst of the weather.

Rose bushes planted with love shelter those who have passed, and it is volunteer grounds man Neville Harvey, formally from Okaramio, who tends the cemetery.

“He volunteered about a decade ago,” explains Margaret. “He does a wonderful job which is appreciated very much by the Board and by visitors.

“John Alfred Lambert was chairman of the original trustees and responsible for the records and receipts.

Walking together, the pair can link almost everyone buried or interred there, weaving family trees with words as they wander. Family names such as Gibson, Kennington and Powell trip off the tongue.

“In 1889 it was 15 shillings for a burial plot and a marker fee was 2/6,” says Margaret.

“Of course, there are some unknown grave’s here too,” Margaret says.

Carefully turning the pages, she stops at an entry written by a new hand notating the death of John Lambert in 1878.

“Some are unknown as there is no evidence of who it is and we’ll never know now,” she says.

“Knowing so many names here, having family here, it does make you feel connected to it,” she says.

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The flowers blow in the wind and if we know where they’ve come from, we put them back, but if not, we try and keep them, just in case.

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and unknown, but the space will remain untouched, with no plots able to be reserved in the older section.

The ground is regularly sprayed to keep

All the headstones face east towards the rising sun and, in Judaic and Christian tradition, towards Jerusalem.

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Getting in the groove for salsa An exciting meld of Afro, Latin and Caribbean rhythms will bring a new vibe to Blenheim this month as Salsa Groove Marlborough host its first Back to the Roots Festival.

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liding her feet into high heeled dance shoes, Rebekah Codlin takes partner Trent Norman’s outstretched hand as he leads her onto the floor.

A beat of silence sees them united in anticipation as they wait for the music to begin. As the sultry tempo starts, the pair swing into action, entwining and dipping in well-practiced synchronicity.

The dance partners are one of many gearing up for Blenheim’s SBK Back to The Roots Festival, set to bring a distinctly South and Central American flavour to Marlborough.

Organised by Salsa Groove Marlborough, the idea was sparked a few months ago when Admin/Events Coordinator, Karen Knofflock, was thinking of ways to further promote and share salsa, bachata and kizomba dances.

“It’s about the love and passion you get from the dance. We hope the event will help share the experience of these particular dances, understanding which country they came from and how they

developed through different styles, different musicality.”

“Each style has its own particularly movement” says Karen, who practices weekly with her husband Gary.

From the vibrance of colourful attire, the flip of a hem on a whirling skirt and the tap of shoes on a highly-shined floor, salsa means different things to its fans.

The music alone has the power to change moods, to lift spirits and invigorate; it gets under your skin, Karen explains.

“You can have a bad day and hear the music and it’s just calming; it makes you happy.”

Along with plenty of local dancers, the two-day festival will feature special guests including top Cuban dancer, teacher and performer Greydis, Wellington Bachata teachers Dario and Luisa and Kizomba experts Bari and Wimmy.

DJ Saione and DJ Neat, from Auckland and Wellington respectively, will ensure the dancers have the right beat to move to.

In all there will be 10 workshops, 20 hours of dancing, plenty of performances, animations and two party nights on Friday and Saturday.

“We started on a much smaller scale last year and then decided to do something a bit different, a bit bigger,” Karen says. “…a bit bigger” in this case includes a flash-mob style dance geared to get everyone up on their feet and feeling the special vibe.

“We have one person that starts the dance, and everyone gets up.

So, it does not matter if you don’t know how to dance, anyone can join in and you just follow what one person does.

It’s a lot of fun and it gets the crowd going,” says Karen.

A change of pace will give dancers the chance to relax and wind down after the afternoon workshops before a celebration on Saturday night at Dolce Restaurant and bar for a special private function.

SBK Back to The Roots Festival For $30pp, enjoy a five-course tapas menu with mojitos and other traditional cocktails, be sure not to miss the first Festival of this kind in the country taking place on Friday 9th of October (social night from 7pm till late) Saturday and Sunday (from 9am) at the Club Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

To find out more, visit the Facebook Page for online registrations, or email salsagroovenz@gmail.com to request a registration form.

Rebekah Codlin and Trent Norman prepare for the SBK Back to The Roots Festival in Blenheim this month.

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MATT BROWN Above: Allan Graham and Paul Davidson celebrate 30 years since the Argosy took to the skies. Insert: Argosy sierra alpha echo was nicknamed the ‘Whistling Wheelbarrow’ for the distinctive sound its turboprop engines made.

An incidental icon On a busy road connecting Blenheim and Renwick, just past the airport, lies a giant roadside attraction of the kind ubiquitous to New Zealand.

Words: Matt Brown

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curiosity to those passing through, a destination for aviation enthusiasts the world over — the Argosy ZK-SAE “Merchant Enterprise” is the largest plane on public display in New Zealand and the only aircraft of its type on display anywhere.

But unlike Ohakune’s giant carrot, the Argosy, nicknamed the ‘whistling wheelbarrow’, led a colourful life beloved by pilots and passengers and a lifeline to the Chatham Islands — all before gaining status as a big attraction in its own right.

Thirty years after the iconic aircraft’s final flight, the owner and the last pilot look back on a defining era of aviation for the region and S.A.F.E — or Straits Air Freight Express.

Now, the ponderous 20-tonne behemoth has spent more than double its local flying life on the lawn of a local documentary maker — bringing joy to young and old alike and reminding locals of their storied aviation history.

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Documentarian and Argosy owner Paul Davidson rescued the plane from the scrap dealer 30 years ago last month.

“All of a sudden I’m in Wellington and the proud owner of the last aircraft of its type.”

The maker of documentary film ‘The Final Flight — The Safe Air Story’, Paul formed a bond with the iconic 1950’s-era Armstrong Whitworth ‘AW 650’ Argosy and through a series of curious chances became the proud owner.

“We felt like someone who had saved a whale,” he laughs. “But then we realised we had a whale of a problem.”

“I had no interest in owning a plane,” Paul says. “But as I stitched it [the documentary] together, I realised it’s a story about people, not just aircraft.

I got a call from a pilot — did you hear they’re cutting up the Argosy?”

Paul got Safe Air on the phone and offered them the scrap value.

“I’ll give you that to not cut it up,” he told them.

Paul says it didn’t cost much — the scrap value of 20 ton of aluminium. He called some mates and somehow sold them on the idea of owning a rare, unflyable plane.

The Argosy spent much of its life flying to and from Woodbourne and the Chatham Islands.

It was the only airline flying to the area during its 22-year service and its Bristols and Argosies were loved by Islanders and Marlburians alike.

The plane’s distinctive whistling engines, jet-powered turboprops, earned the freighter the nickname “The Whistling Wheelbarrow”.

Less than a week after the last flight on 30 September 1990, the plane was completely gutted — the engines were the first to go followed by instruments and internal systems.

If it wasn’t bolted down, it was removed, leaving the plane unflyable.

Allan Graham, a former captain of the Argosy, was the last to pilot the large aircraft along with co-pilot Ian Pirie.

“It’s the first big aircraft we got involved flying,” he says.

Initially, Allan flew the Bristol Freighters during his 21-year career with Safe Air. “As progress went on [the Bristols] were superseded.

He says the Argosy was a major step up from the cumbersome Bristols.

“The Argosy flew twice the speed of the Bristol.”

Allan says he spent more than 5000 hours in the cockpit, carrying passengers, cars, machinery, cargo and supplies to one of New Zealand’s most remote communities.

“Passengers in the back — cargo in the front,” he says. “Until they decided to close the flying side of Safe Air down.”

“Buying the Argosy wasn’t the real challenge”, Paul says.

Transporting the gutted aircraft proved an exciting affair.

“It came down the State Highway 6 in November 1999. The wheels were just wide enough to fit on the highway.”

Paul says Marlborough Lines lowered power poles for the short early-morning journey from Safe Air’s hangers at Woodbourne to its current resting place.

“It’s the perfect place to put the aircraft,” Paul says.

“It’s not far from it’s former base, and in good view here on the highway.”

Paul lives in a house right behind the Marlborough icon.

The Argosy is open daily and anyone can go on board for a gold coin donation.

“Safe Air was such an iconic part of Marlborough history — everyone in Marlborough had a connection with Safe Air,” Paul says.

Now, the only flying the plane does is virtual — with onboard movies screening previous flights, like the now infamous 1978 Kaikōura flight.

Five people were on the aircraft that night, including a film crew from Australia, when they had a close encounter of the third kind.

“The Argosy was involved in the world famous Kaikōura UFO sightings,” Paul says.

“You get people visiting from all over the world to see the plane visited by aliens.

“They had a remarkable experience.”

Paul made another documentary about the infamous night and travelled to Hawaii to speak with the cameraman.

“Something really unusual happened that night.”

Now, the pairs’ focus is on securing the historical icon for the future.

Allan says the Argosy didn’t get the same exposure as the Bristol.

“It’s gathering recognition now but for a long time nothing really happened.”

“We learned how to fly and we had to fly them.”

Paul says the 30-year commemoration of the end of Safe Air taking to the skies gives former pilots and personnel the opportunity to share memories and raise a glass.

“As you get older you recognise there are milestones. I was there as a young filmmaker shooting the landing.

“The end of Safe’s flying had a very significant impact on the people and economy of Marlborough. And buying the Argosy brought me to Marlborough and changed my life entirely.”

Paul’s documentary, ‘The Final Flight — The SafeAir Story’, is available on Youtube on the Marlborough Video Vault channel.

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What are you wearing today?

A basic white long-sleeve tee from the House of G (Glassons) with a classic stretch denim jacket from Just Jeans, a transeasonal item with enough room to layer underneath. I’m always on the run, from picking up kids to catching up with friends.

Do you have a usual style?

Totally anything, from my on-the-go-active and tennis wear, to tally glam.

What items do you have the most of in your wardrobe?

I would have to say I have quite a few dresses. I like to build a functional, beautiful wardrobe with bright colours that makes getting dressed fun and a way to express myself.

What looks or trends do you like at the moment?

I’ve always been a fan of colour and patterns. At the moment I’m all for floral and leopard print; anything bright and fun.

After all, it’s 2020, wear what you love, what makes you feel comfortable and happy, even if it’s rocking a mask for Covid.

Where do you buy most of your clothes?

In the past I’ve been a big fan of Modcloth, but with times being tough for many, I like to support and invest in Aotearoa fashion, small businesses locally and nationally.

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It’s hard to choose one thing from my distinctly non-minimalist wardrobe but my favourite would be my blue velvet jacket.

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Barbara Faulls Marlborough Sounds councillor

Sonia O’Reagan Marlborough Book Festival trustee

Matt Flight Kaikōura District Labour party candidate

Into the Fire by Gregg Hurwitz

Auē by Becky Manawatu

Killing Floor by Lee Childs

This is the fifth in the bestselling series about Evan Smoak, a man who lives by his own code and who was taken from a foster home and trained as a lethal weapon codenamed Orphan X.

I loved this book. I have to admit, I put off starting it as I knew it was about two boys bearing the brunt of fractured families, grief, gangs and violence. I soon realised it was as much about friendship, love and forgiveness.

We find our anti-hero Jack Reacher at a cafe heading to jail not 5 minutes after he enters a very small remote town he knows nothing about.

Could even be the size of Havelock. Instantly he finds himself involved in a murder mystery of misdirection and twists. He teams up with a local detective, Finley, as they set about trying to solve why someone is killing people in an over clean town that Singapore would be proud of.

Living in the shadows as “The Nowhere Man” he uses his unique skills to help those in desperate need. The books are fast paced, sometimes implausible when Evan gets himself out of more and more impossible situations.

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If you have read “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” you will already know the central characters in this story. I found it just as enjoyable.

The novel is the third in the popular crime-fiction series set in Gaborone, Botswana following protagonist female detective Mma Precious Ramotswe.

As always, Alexander’s insight into all the characters very human foibles, dealing with sympathy and a dry sense of humour, underwrites every story line. A great read.

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MARLBOROUGH HERITAGE FESTIVAL

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Events Pullout Calendar October - November 2020 Marlborough History Books Panel Discussion

OCTOBER Elizabeth Lissaman's Birthday Celebration and Special Book Price 11 October | 3.30pm | Marlborough Museum | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Join us to celebrate the birthday of New Zealand's first studio potter (born in Blenheim). A small display of her work and a talk about her achievements will be part of the afternoon. $35 One Day Only | $5.00 Entry including cake!

Booking is essential RSVP by Friday 9 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

18 October | 2.00 - 3.00pm | Marlborough Museum Theatre | Brayshaw Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place An opportunity to discuss important Marlborough history books (their plusses and minuses) and share your thoughts with experts.

RSVP by Friday 16 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

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Tour of the Stables in Beavertown - with Warren Johnston 13 October | 2.00pm | Marlborough Museum | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Meet our new curator Warren, who has a lifetime of knowledge and a passion for all things to do with stables and horses in history. Check out amazing new displays and activities. Family fun for everyone.

FREE Booking is essential RSVP by Monday 12 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Polynesian Dog Lookalike Competition 15 October - 10 November | Marlborough Museum | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Entries to be in by 10 November for awards presentation on 14 November.

Request an entry form from 15 October by emailing info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz and return to the same address before end of day 10 November.

18 October | 3.00 - 4.00pm | Marlborough Museum Theatre | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Marlborough History Workshop Series #7 Presentations including highlights from Marlborough Museum and Marlborough Archives. Come along to learn more and share your knowledge.

RSVP by Friday 16 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Learn about the History of Labour Day 19 October | 6.00pm | Marlborough Museum Theatre | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place With a panel discussion. Followed by drinks and nibbles. Come along to find out how Labour issues are alive and well today.

Gold Coin Donation RSVP by Saturday 17 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Caring for Archives at Home - and Family History Resources with Megan Ross 21 October | 4.30pm | Marlborough Museum Theatre | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Find out how to care for your treasured documents and photographs as well as sources of information and support. $5.00 RSVP by Monday 19 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Guided Tour of Beavertown Street 17 October | 2.00pm | Marlborough Museum | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Find out about the history of Beavertown and all its treasures. Followed by an optional Devonshire Tea in the Old Tua Marina Church. $5.00 RSVP by 16 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Edwin Fox Ship Gold Coin Day 17 October | 9.00am - 3.00pm | Edwin Fox Ship & Visitor Centre | Dunbar Wharf | Picton A special invitation for Marlburians to explore an international treasure in our own backyard. The Fox was built in 1853 and has had a surprisingly varied life including trading, Crimean War troop carrier, convict ship and immigrant ship.

WWII Hits Singalong 23 October | 6.00pm | Old Tua Marina Church | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Join us for much loved favourite tunes that still inspire today in Old Tua Marina Church. Hosted by international sensation Hugo Del Mar and friends. $5.00 Buy your tickets by Wednesday 21 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz Limited door sales on the night.

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Tour of the Stables in Beavertown - with Warren Johnston 31 October | 11.00am | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Meet our new curator Warren, who has a lifetime of knowledge and a passion for all things to do with stables and horses in history. Check out amazing new displays and activities. Family fun for everyone.

FREE | Booking is essential RSVP by Thursday 29 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Mural Maker Oriwa Haddon his Life and Work 31 October | 2.00 - 4.00pm | Havelock Hall | Corner Main Road & Inglis Street - Havelock Join Marlborough Museum Director Steve Austin for a tour of the extraordinary unsung hero of New Zealand Folk Art. A selection of paintings by Oriwa from the Marlborough Museum Collection will be on display. A unique opportunity to view these community treasures and hear about their story. Followed by afternoon tea. All proceeds to Havelock Museum. $5.00 - Cash on the day RSVP by Friday 23 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

1950's Jenkins House by Ernst Plischke & Tiki Taonga Exhibition Opening Night 2 November | 6.00pm | Marlborough Museum | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Enter the incredible world of international modernist architect Ernst Plischke and the house he designed for Maxwell Road in our new exhibition. Discover the tradition of Tiki Taonga through our fascinating range of examples including highlights from private collections.

RSVP by Friday 30 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

The Marlborough Antique Bottle Roadshow 6 November | 6.30pm | Marlborough Museum | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Bring your bottles and related artefacts to be identified and learn more about their value and context with our resident archaeologist Logan Coote.

RSVP by Wednesday 4 November info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Explore the Story of Cob Cottage - Riverlands 8 November | 1.00 - 4.00pm | Riverlands Cob Cottage Join us to experience a great little guided tour of the Cottage, its history and related artefacts.

NOVEMBER Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Society Open Day 1 November | 10.00- 3.00pm | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Explore the incredible world of our early farm machinery. Experience the highlights of one of the best collections in the world on our back doorstep.

Join us for unique demonstrations, meet the experts for a great family fun day out Gold Coin Entry

History of Dogs in Marlborough 14 November | 2.00pm | Marlborough Museum | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Join us for a barking good time on the significance of Man's Best Friend in Marlborough. Bring a photo of your favourite Marlborough dog for a pop-up photo competition and spot prizes on the day.

Followed by Polynesian Dog Lookalike Photo Competition Awards RSVP by Thursday 12 November info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

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Marlborough 2000 - 2020

1 November | 2.00pm | Marlborough Museum Theatre | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place

15 November | 2.00pm | Marlborough Museum | Brayshaw Heritage Park | 26 Arthur Baker Place Marlborough History Workshop Series #9 Presentations including highlights from Marlborough Museum and Marlborough Archives. Come along to learn more and share your knowledge.

RSVP by Friday 13 November info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Marlborough History Workshop Series #8 Presentations including highlights from Marlborough Museum and Marlborough Archives. Come along to learn more and share your knowledge.

RSVP by Friday 30 October info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Edwin Fox Grandparent's Day 1 November | All Day | Edwin Fox Ship & Visitor Centre | Dunbar Wharf | Picton Free entry for Grandparents - bring at least one grandparent for free entry for your whole family.

A special invitation for Marlburians to explore an international treasure in our own backyard. The Fox was built in 1853 and has had a surprisingly varied life including trading, Crimean War troop carrier, convict ship and immigrant ship.

Renwick Founding Families Afternoon Tea 22 November | 2.30pm | Renwick Museum | High Street - Renwick Join us for a highlight of the Summit Marlborough Heritage Festival in our annual get-together of the founding familes of Renwick. $5.00 RSVP by Friday 20 November info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Proudly Sponsored by Summit Real Estate

Travel | Marlborough

Marlborough in the Holidays There’s plenty to look forward to around Marlborough and near by this month with high days and holidays on the horizon and hopefully some warmer weather winging its way to us too as the festive season fast approaches.

Here in Marlborough we are lucky enough not just to live in a fabulous location but to have plenty to choose from when it comes to having fun.

The school holidays are upon us and with Labour Day on 26 October and Marlborough Anniversary on 2 November, now is the perfect time to make the most of the entertainment and special places we have on offer, right on our doorstep.

STIHL SHOP: Garden Fete 8 November, 9am–3pm | Churchill Glade One of Marlborough’s largest free community events, and an annual highlight in the event calendar, the STIHL Shop Garden Fete concludes Bloom in the Boom weekend, bringing together an enticing collection of artisan vendors, garden product stalls, and much more.

Make the most of the day and bring a picnic along to Blenheim’s Pollard Park or choose from the delicious offerings on Eat Street where stallholders will tempt every tastebud.

Bring a rug and find a quiet space alongside the stream or under a canopy of magnificent trees, to sit with friends and family and take in the special atmosphere on the day. Entertainment will include music from local artists and groups, and a kids’ activity trail around the park making this the ideal family friendly event.

Eastern States Speedway Family Fun Opening Day 23 October, 2pm Make the most of this great family friendly facility right here in Blenheim, where you can satisfy the need for speed in a safe environment. Speedway gives the young and young at heart the perfect place to blow off some steam and energy while having fun.

The adrenaline fuelled, action packed past time makes a great spectator sport too, offering entertainment for the whole family. From the crash and bash action of the stockcars to high-powered V8 sprint cars and the wide tyred, fibre glass clad saloons, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Kaiteriteri Loved for its enticing turquoise waters and golden sand beach, the sunny town of Kaiteriteri is about a two-hour drive from Blenheim. Well worth the trip and right on the doorstep of the Abel Tasman National Park, a warm welcomed awaits visitors, especially at the Kaiteriteri Beach Lodge.

This family-friendly lodge in the heart of Kaiteriteri offers a range of room types catering to families, groups, couples and backpackers.

After a day of fun, enjoy a great night out at the onsite restaurant, The Beached Whale, set to a backdrop of live music and pick up some tips from the locals on where to visit next.

The perfect base from which to explore this special part of the world, the lodge team can give you the low down on all the activities on offer from sky diving, swimming, walking, paddle boarding or just the best spot to soak up some sun.

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Captivating displays, amazing stories, warbird joyflights and excellent coffee!

Open 7 days, 79 Aerodrome Rd, Blenheim Ph (03) 579 1305 www.omaka.org.nz

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Marlborough’s Aviation Heritage Centre Open daily until 5pm Since opening in 2006, visitors to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre have been swept up in the world of magnificent men (and women) and their flying machines. The story of aviation during World War One and now, World War Two has captivated thousands of visitors of all ages.

Bring the whole family to see the superbly crafted exhibitions and memorabilia on display and admire the talents of the creative team at WingNut Films and mannequins by Weta Workshop.

From Sept 30 – Oct 11, Omaka’s Amazing Discovery Trail will keep the family entertained by using their detective skills to track down artifacts and objects in the museum.

Not just a must-see for aviation enthusiasts, the exhibition helps bring history to life in intricate detail through a mixture of original aircraft and replicas.

Marlborough Museum and Edwin Fox Museum Discover what makes the Marlborough region so special with an insight into its past. Enjoy a range of fascinating exhibitions covering pivotal moments in history. See rare and special artifacts from the region’s Polynesian settlement site and discover more about Captain Cook’s arrival, our early whaling days and the Wairau Affray.

Visit the Marlborough Museum’s Victorian rooms and see some of Marlborough’s past treasures, our unique historic textiles, toys, and special photograph collections.

A range of special activities have been planned for the school holidays including tours if the museum by torchlight, a tour of the stables at Brayshaw Heritage Park with Warren Johnston and a vintage farm machinery open day.

Keep in touch with the past with a visit to the 9th oldest ship on the world. A firm favourite with both children and adults alike, this captivating museum is a must see.

Learn all about the ship’s colourful past and peek into a bygone era while learning about its days as a troop carrier and convict transporter. This wonderful display lets you immerse yourself in history- climb on board and explore the decks while innovative displays show what life was like for those who sailed on her.

Haven Café An oasis of relaxation in Redwoodtown, this popular café makes the perfect stopping off point during the school holidays and beyond. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful food created by owner Roxanne Phipps and her friendly and dedicated team.

Roxanne enjoys playing with recipes and making her own ‘homestyle’ food, with a ‘rustic’ approach. Everything on offer is home-made, with additives and preservatives kept out of food prep when possible.

Most dietary requirements can be catered for and the popular café has become a go to for those who are gluten-free, vegan, keto and dairy-free.

The colourful outside area is a huge draw for children who can enjoy the slides and adventure-style playground area while parents and caregivers relax next to the grass area or under the shaded wooden veranda.

Choose from a freshly roasted coffee, delicious homemade pies, croissants, muffins, cakes, tarts, salad bowls and the staff’s very own ethnic cuisine and much more — you will love what’s on offer at this delightful café.

Marlborough has all you need to make the most of family time and a break from everyday hustle and bustle.

Enjoy a happy holiday in the sun this season.

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Adventures Of Lochie The (Lochmara) Dog

Lochie the Lochmara Doggie and Hokey Pokey Ice Cream Penned by the Unlikely Kiwi – Bruce Anderson

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ochie the Lochmara doggie was walking along the beach. As he pottered towards the water, his paws sunk into the warm, wet sand and he could not help but think that it was a perfect day to be outside.

He had not gone far when he noticed something unusual and colourful.

Usually, he would find shells and strange sea creatures, such as crabs and jellyfish.

Sometimes he would find pieces of driftwood, sticks or squidgy bits of seaweed. Last week Lochie found a yellow tennis ball, which he liked very much. On this particular occasion he had discovered something quite rare.

An ice cream was sitting on the beach!

‘Well now,’ exclaimed Lochie. ‘Who would leave an ice cream on a beach on a hot and sunny day?’

At that moment Wicky the Weka suddenly appeared from behind a bush and announced, ‘you’ll never guess what! I’ve just found a yellow tennis ball to add to my collection of yellow things!’

‘Oh dear,’ said Lochie, knowing that he would not see his ball again.

‘Is that an ice cream?’ shouted Wicky.

‘Yes,’ replied Lochie.

‘That will melt in the sun,’ continued Wicky who always liked to offer his advice.

‘Really!’ said Lochie.

‘What flavour is it?’ asked Wicky.

‘Hokey pokey and strawberry,’ answered Lochie as he considered trying a small amount.

‘That’s disgusting! Who would mix hokey pokey and strawberry ice cream?’ questioned Wicky who was also thinking that he too should try some.

‘Admittedly, the combination is a little odd. However, as it is going to melt, perhaps I should eat it,’ reasoned Lochie.

‘How about we share it? Half each?

It’s always good to share things,’ insisted Wicky.

‘That’s a very good idea,’ Lochie agreed, whilst remaining a little surprised by his friend’s generous suggestion.

‘The only thing is that, well… I don’t like strawberry ice cream,’ announced Wicky.

‘That’s just fine, because strawberry happens to be my favourite.’

‘Right then, it’s lunchtime!’ and with that Wicky the Weka launched his long beak at the hokey pokey ice cream and gobbled it up before Lochie had a chance to blink twice.

‘My goodness!’ exclaimed Lochie.

‘You just ate half an ice cream in two seconds!’

‘I was hungry!’ confessed Wicky who turned around and wobbled his way back along the beach. At the top of the steps he stopped, turned around, looked down towards Lochie and said, ‘Oh dear, I’ve got an ice cream headache!’

‘Well you should not eat so quickly!’ replied Lochie who was looking at his half of the ice cream. It had completely melted and now resembled a spilt milkshake. Lochie looked back up at Wicky who was now lying on his back with his legs in the air.

‘Now I have tummy ache as well!’ moaned Wicky.

‘You better stay here and rest for a few minutes. I’ll go and get my, I mean your, yellow tennis ball,’ offered Lochie.

‘Oh, yes – that’s a good idea. It’s next to the Punga tree, by the old wooden gate.’

Lochie smiled, wagged his tail and ran up the hill, where he found his ball.

He picked it up and carried it back to his dog basket and thought, ‘It’s always good to share things, especially ice cream and tennis balls!’

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WHAT’S ON

Come on Marlborough, let’s make it happen for Renwick.

Here’s your chance to support local and join the fun.

Supported by Make it Marlborough.

For full information and a complete list of events visit www.follow-me.co.nz

Renwick Town Centre 9am–4pm

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THE SHOWS MUST GO ON

BAYLEYS FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST

Dust off those musical theatre cobwebs and indulge in the magic of the very best songs from stage and screen in this glittering concert of musical theatre showstoppers.

You will not want to miss this!

Marlborough’s biggest and best street party is back! Bring the kids, bring your appetites and get ready to enjoy Marlborough’s finest produce, incredible live entertainment and funky, festive vibes.

ASB Theatre Marlborough 7:30pm–9:30pm

Market Place, Blenheim CBD 3:30pm–8:30pm

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SPRINGFEST 2020 YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Now in its 8th year, this unique event takes you through the stunning trails around Picton. A variety of walking and running courses to choose from including a 24km option on the amazing Link Pathway.

A spectacular youth-focused event highlighting young people and their talents including local superstars Jarah Timms, Parehuia Barron, Rebekah Kerby and Sam Kenny.

Marlborough A & P Park, Blenheim 6pm–9pm

London Quay, Picton 7am–1pm

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MAKE IT SEDDON - TOWN ACTIVATION DAY

MAKE IT BLENHEIM - TOWN ACTIVATION DAY

Take time to explore your local rural town and support Seddon at their Town Activation Day. Supported by Make it Marlborough.

Here’s your chance to support local with the final Make it Marlborough Town Activation Day, right in the centre of Blenheim CBD.

Seddon Town Centre 9am–4pm

Blenheim CBD 9am–4pm

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Gardening

Hacks, and hints for healthy houseplants Having an indoor plant does more than make you feel like you’ve got this whole adulting thing down.

When you introduce plants to your life it can have a positive impact on your mental health, create a relaxed atmosphere and help improve air quality.

Choosing your pots Your pot shouldn’t be much bigger than the pot the plant comes in. A pot that is too large can increase the chance of root rot from holding more water than what the plant needs.

Find a pot that ideally comes with a matching saucer, has drainage holes and is light enough to carry.

Re-pot when the plant becomes root-bound, looks too big for the pot or starts yellowing (due to lack of food in the soil.)

Location It is best to choose your location and then find a plant to suit.

Bright light, but not direct sunlight, and a constant temperature are the best conditions. Your plant label will provide the best guide for where to place your plant for a long happy life.

Don’t put them up high where they will get direct sunlight through the glass. This may cause an early death sentence.

Position the plant further back from the window to protect it from harsh light and wilting.

Avoid putting warmth-loving plants in your bathroom.

Although it is humid while you’re in there showering, an hour or so later the room will be cold and damp.

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Watering Just like outdoor plants, indoor plants need regular TLC, but often die when they receive too much attention! It is best to water with a small amount, often. Check your plants weekly by pushing your finger down the side of the pot into the mix. If it feels dry or the plant is wilting then it needs watering. Read the label to see whether your plants are best kept moist or if they prefer to dry out between waterings.

Keep leaves clean by wiping occasionally with a soft damp cloth.

Feeding Plants use nutrients from the soil as they grow, so replenishing the nutrients ensures your plants remain healthy. But, like humans, all plants needs are different, and it is best to check specific plant instructions for instructions on how to keep your greenery friends alive.

New, or recently re-potted plants should not be fed with fertiliser until after a couple of months as it can burn their roots.

If you’re looking to get started on your journey to plant enlightenment, it’s hard to know where to begin, so here’s a list to consider when starting your plant family: Aloe Vera, Rubber Tree, Dracaena, Pothos, Monstera Delicioa, String of Pearls, Swiss Cheese Plants and Fiddle Leaf Fig are all trendy houseplants that are also hard to kill (bonus).

Or if you’d like a plant that flowers, try: African Violet, Moth Orchid or a Peace Lily.

Once you get them going, they’re easy growing and your house will be looking like an indoor jungle in no time.

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Come in and see our full perfume range We are here to help you find the things you need to help you look and feel beautiful inside and out.

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New STELLA+GEMMA jewellery and fashion collections arriving now

Ultra-compact portable wifi speaker Pulse Flex is a game-changing 2-way speaker that delivers the best of performance and portability.

Mount a pair in a large room for a full stereo sound field, hide one on a bookshelf, take one out to the patio, or throw one in your bag for a picnic. $699

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Home Innovation THE FUTURE IS EXCITING...

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and with many local Marlborough businesses having their fingers firmly on the pulse, they are able to introduce the latest in technology and innovative ideas to benefit our building, renovating and expanding needs.

Marlborough Magazine takes a look at three local professional companies that have invested in opportunities to make our lives easier and more sustainable, while at the same time, helping to keep Marlborough building and landscaping industries up with the trends of the future.

Keeping you cool during Marlborough’s

Sizzling Summer This summer is going to be a sizzler so you will want to plunge into your pool or spa every day!

To ensure your pool or spa is always healthy, fresh and sparkling, you will need some quality pool chemicals and pool equipment. Thinkwater Marlborough stocks Focus Pool chemicals, an exclusive brand which has built its reputation on innovative technologies with style and intelligence.

This unique range is complete from sanitisers and adjusters through to new generation blended flocculants and speciality products.

Whether your pool is large or small, make the right choice with Davey pool equipment which is also available at Thinkwater Marlborough. Davey is a global leader in pool and spa equipment, from pumps to salt-water chlorinators, filters, accessories and controllers. For sparkling clean, dirt-free water, you can install a Davey pool filter, and to make sure your pool is swim-ready all year round, you can add a Davey heat pump. Davey has a huge range of

other pool products available across filtration, sanitisation, heating, cleaning, accessories and spa products. All pools need cleaning from time to time, but why not give that job to a Dolphin Pacific robotic cleaner? These are available at Thinkwater Marlborough too.

Talk to the friendly, knowledgeable team at Thinkwater Marlborough about their wide range of pool chemicals and equipment. To find out more, visit www.thinkwater.co.nz/marlborough/.

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The ideal location for harnessing

sun-power

Sunny Marlborough is the ideal location to generate solar power and use it for your home, business or bach. Solar Energy is one of the fastest growing and environmentally sustainable trends in renewable energy, offering many benefits to homeowners such as big savings on monthly bills, low maintenance costs and the provision of electricity during peak hours.

How does solar power work?

Light and heat from the sun is converted into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) solar panels installed on the roof of your property. When you use plugged-in devices or run your heating or lighting, you use the ‘free’ energy that your panels generate first. Then, if you need more power, you can seamlessly draw from the utility grid. That equates to big savings on electricity each month.

Adds capital value, reduces energy bills, low maintenance

potentially sell the excess back to the power grid and get a good return.

Here’s another great benefit – because solar panels have no moving parts, they are incredibly low maintenance.

Why Harrisons?

With over 50 years’ retail experience, Harrisons has become the country’s #1 home solar provider, offering the world’s best brands in solar like Tesla, LG and Panasonic. Guy and Nikki Jacobson, the owner/operators for Harrisons Energy in Marlborough/ Nelson/Tasman, are part of a national team delivering cost effective energy solutions to Kiwi families and more than 300 systems have been installed locally.

“Our expertise includes solar energy, and our services includes expert installation, anywhere from Blenheim to Rai Valley, over to Picton and down to Clarence. Our team fully understand ventilation, insulation and heating requirements for new builds, renovations and installations.” Harrison’s ‘Solar Price Promise’ ensures you will receive the best advice on a solar system that’s right for your home or business.

Come see the results for yourself. We’ve recently installed our new system with a Tesla Powerwall and we are more than happy to show you how it works and our results. For a free on-site assessment, phone Guy on 021 576 527. To find out more, visit www.harrisonsenergy.co.nz.

What’s more, a solar system added to your home or business is a great investment. It adds ‘green’ features to your property and increase its value to potential buyers who see the benefits of solar. If you are a landlord, a solar system can make your property a lot more attractive to prospective tenants who will see the opportunity to reduce their energy bills.

Not only does solar power provide protection against rising electricity prices, it can also create an income stream. If you are producing more energy that you need, you can

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Modern Glass

is revolutionizing interiors & exteriors Today’s modern, high-performance glass is revolutionizing the way in which interiors are designed.

From toughened, ultra-clear glass for modern minimalist bathrooms to colourful laminated or printed decorative glass for kitchen splashbacks and benches, doors, partitions or feature walls.

Glass digital printing is a durable, accurate and flexible on-glass design solution for those who were previously frustrated by the limitations and costs of screen-printing. Digital printing uses advanced GlassJetTM technology for industrial direct on-glass printing.

Extreme durability is achieved through the toughening process where ceramic ink is infused with the glass.

If you are building or renovating, printed glass is a great way to beautify your kitchen, bathrooms, feature walls or privacy panels in your home or office.

Have a picture you like? Bring it in and we can discuss transforming your glass space. Marlborough Glass, has a range of decorative splashbacks and shower glass options available, so why not pop in and talk to one of their friendly team, with

a wealth of industry expertise, they can give you advice on the best solution for your home or business.

Extend your outdoor living space with a louvre roof Homeplus Louvre Roofs enable homeowners to extend their outdoor living spaces and provide shelter from the weather. Available through Marlborough Glass, the louvres are customizable, fully automated and very robust. The Homeplus wall-fixed louvre roof can be fixed onto virtually any type of home and can be powder-coated to match your joinery or roof. There is also a freestanding louvre roof; this stylish structure will make a stunning centrepiece for your outdoor area and can be set for all day shade. Homeplus

integrated louvre roofs are ‘built-in’ and will add the ‘wow’ factor to your outdoor area. Custom-made, these are a great investment. At the touch of a button, you can open it to let light in or close it to keep out the harsh sun. A new option is an enclosed room, with beautiful glass sliding doors which is completely see-through. Whichever louvre design your choose, you can always add drop down screens for increased privacy and greater weather protection. Choose from a range of modern, popular colours. This summer, you can extend your outdoor living space and enjoy the outdoors with a beautiful new louvre roof, installed at your home by Marlborough Glass.

To find out more, visit www.marlboroughglass.co.nz

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Sporting moments revisited

Words: Peter Jones

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Bruce’s cricket tour one to remember He never scored a run, took a wicket or a catch, but Blenheim assistant accountant Bruce Curgenven was very much an integral part of the 1986 NZ Cricket team’s history-making tour of England.

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hile such cricketing luminaries as Richard Hadlee, John Wright, Martin and Jeff Crowe, plus Jeremy Coney and John Bracewell were helping New Zealand beat England in a test series for the first time, Bruce was detailing every delivery as the side’s official scorer.

A bat autographed by both New Zealand and English test teams lies on the table as Bruce Curgenven looks back through some material covering the 1986 tour.

His concentration and dedication to the cause never waned during the 81-day tour, skipper Coney noting, “Bruce was meticulous as a scorer … in fact his books were superb, even works of art.”

batsman shattered the window in the scorer’s box, leaving him with a nick on his cheek from flying glass, the near-miss making headlines back home.

Although he paid his own fare to England and back, plus provided his own black reefer jacket onto which the NZ blazer pocket was sewn, Bruce was very much part of the team and felt immediately accepted by what was a closely-knit side, a tight unit who had enjoyed plenty of success in the preceding years.

For Bruce, the tour was memorable in so many ways — not all on the field.

He was immensely proud to play his part as the side achieved their stated objective of becoming the first NZ team to claim a test series on English soil, winning the second test at Trent Bridge, while drawing the first and third matches at Lord’s and the Oval.

However, unusual occurrences seemed to follow Bruce as he made his way around England. Five matches into the tour, at Hove, the tour bus was broken into and all the paraphernalia Bruce required for scoring was stolen, plus his travellers’ cheques. However, with true Kiwi resolve, he was soon back in business.

At Lord’s, he witnessed a unique test cricket moment when England contrived, with Kiwi skipper Coney’s permission, to utilise four wicketkeepers. The original keeper, Bruce French, was injured by a Hadlee delivery. A fielder, Bill Athey, replaced him, then former England keeper Bob Taylor was recruited from the hospitality tent before county keeper, Bobby Parks, was called up.

A week later Bruce narrowly avoided serious injury against Derbyshire. He fortunately ducked as a straight six from a local

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One of his most pleasurable memories came at Scarborough, when NZ took on DB Close’s XI in the final encounter of the gruelling tour, which included just five days without a game or a practice. This match was made memorable thanks to one of the most extraordinary innings played by a NZ batsman. Batting three, 20-year-old Ken Rutherford smashed 317 runs during the second day’s play, blasting 45 fours and eight sixes off 245 balls.

Bruce said, “It was a scorer’s nightmare with pressmen asking how many balls, how many minutes and run rate etc., continuously…but it was a magic innings, especially since the team had had a big night out previously, celebrating Willie Watson’s 21st.”

However, fond memories of watching the highest innings by a NZ batsman abroad were tempered soon after by a freak accident as the Kiwi team prepared to fly home. While waiting at Gatwick Airport for their luggage to be collected from the team bus, Bruce was standing beside opening batsman Trevor Franklin when a motorised baggage trolley slammed into the lofty Aucklander, breaking his leg in several places.

On his return to New Zealand, Bruce said, “It was the ugliest scene I had ever seen in my life.”

“John Bracewell was on the right of Trevor and after we had a good look at Trevor we had to turn away as the raw meat and blood became too much for me.”

Despite the various ups and downs, Bruce labelled the tour, “an amazing experience …I always felt I was representing my country and was part of the team.”

Struggling to sleep?

Depression, anxiety, unstable mood?

Sleep is a time when the body can relax, recharge and repair. Failure to get a restful sleep can adversely affect the body’s equilibrium leading to a variety of health complaints — be it physical, emotional, mental or spiritual.

Article by Fliss Austin Naturopath

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leep loss causes profound impairments in cognitive and behavioural performance, including cognitive processes such as memory.

Tips for good sleep hygiene: •

Set a regular bedtime.

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Have a 30–60 minute wind down before bed.

Did you know that many neurotransmitters are made in your digestive tract?

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Indulge in healthy pre-bedtime activities (turn off screens, read, have a warm bath, try a cup of chamomile or lemon balm tea).

Up to 90% of serotonin is made there.

If you are suffering from any digestive disturbances this can create a deficiency in a certain neurotransmitter (say serotonin for example) and create instability in moods and disrupted sleep.

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Be sure you have a restful bedroom environment (well ventilated bedroom - open the windows during the day to air it out, ensure the room is dark — the pineal gland needs darkness to produce melatonin which helps you sleep).

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Don’t check emails or messages late in the evening — this will just over stimulate your mind.

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Have a note pad by your bed in case you wake and need to write something down in order not to forget it.

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Ensure you have sufficient protein at night — protein is made of amino acids — these are needed in the regulation of sleep.

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Avoid stimulants at night, caffeine or excessive alcohol for 4 hours prior to bedtime.

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Practice mindfulness.

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Hakuna Matata’s

Ricotta Pancakes INGREDIENTS 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 3/4 cup milk 2 large eggs separated

Mix flour, baking powder and sugar together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta, milk, vanilla and egg yolk. Beat egg white to a stiff peak. Mix dry ingredients into ricotta mix. Fold in egg white.

Spoon into a fry pan on low flame. Flip when golden.

Garnish with berry compote, maple syrup and whipped cream.

Enjoy!

Recipe provided by Hakuna Matata Cafe, 1C Main Street, Blenheim.

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Butter for cooking

If you’re not a pancake person, we also have a few other unusual options worth trying, such as ham hock and brussel sprout hash cakes or mussel, smoked kahawai and corn fritters. See you there!

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Ritual Cafe Come visit our comfy, homely, retro cafe which is centrally located. If you’re looking for breakfast or brunch, call in and check out the wide range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free food available from within the cabinet or on the menu. Whether you want savoury or sweet, you won’t be disappointed with the selection. Get your caffeine fix, fuel your body and start any day off right with Ritual Cafe.

Opening hours: Mon–Fri: 7am–4pm Sat: 7am–3pm | Sun: 8:30am–1:30pm 10 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim Ph: 03 578 6939

www.thelemongrass.co.nz

The GOODHOME. There is a place like HOME.

The Lemongrass — Fresh and healthy Asian fusion cuisine

A Gastropub in the centre of town, The Good Home Marlborough offers something for everyone, whether it’s fresh seafood, great steaks or the best burgers in town. A wide selection of craft beers on tap, Marlborough wines, barista made coffee, extensive cocktail list and the largest gin selection in Blenheim.

Weekly food and drink specials and live music on the first Friday of every month.

Open 7 days, 11:30am till late.

The Lemongrass invite you to delight your senses with their innovative and fresh Asian fusion cuisine, offering the very best of Thai and Vietnamese cooking adapted for the Kiwi palate. Open 7 days lunch & dinner, dine-in or takeaway.

70 Queen St, Blenheim Ph: 03 577 6495

Opening hours: Lunch: 11:30am–2:30pm Dinner: 4:30pm–9pm 17A Maxwell Rd, Blenheim Ph: 03 578 4887 blenheim@thelemongrass.co.nz Order online at www.thelemongrass.co.nz

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MENU ALSO AVAILABLE

We have your Summer Christmas Party covered Make the most of the hot summer and celebrate by the pool Choose from our carefully created ‘Christmas Cocktail Function Menu’ crafted to cater for the ideal kiwi Christmas function.

MENUS STARTING FROM $28 PER PERSON

Sagai Japanese & Korean Restaurant Blenheim

Sagai Japanese & Korean Restaurant Japanese and Korean food prepared at your table, come and feel the heat of the fire and the smell of the meat being cooked in front of you, with your friends.

Open: Mon–Sat (11.00am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm) Closed on Sundays.

Order online at www.sagai.co.nz 35A High St, Blenheim Ph: 03 579 4404 E: sagai_amie@hotmail.com

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RESTAURANT AND BAR

THE RAW BAR - Local Fresh Seafood • POOL SIDE BAR • BEVERAGE ICEBATHS

Biddy Kates Bar, Restaurant & Cafe

#TGIF! ‘Thank God it’s Friday’!

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With our exciting line up of weekly specials, there is always a good excuse to spend time with us. Roast 7 Days per week, Half $15, Full $20 Wed: Quiz Night Thurs: Happy Hour, 6–8pm.

Pizza and Pint $20, 5pm til late Fri: Happy Hour, 5–7:30pm Sat: Happy Hour, 6–8pm Now open Sunday, 10am–4pm Regular fixtures: Live music, sport, Electronic darts, Pokies, Pool 2 Market St, Blenheim | Ph: 03 578 3299

Launching 2nd October every Friday during summer: Happy Hour 4pm–7pm. $6 beers, $10 cocktails, $8 glasses of wine.

Biddy Kates Cafe and Bar

Phone for a copy of the menu and to reserve your date Phone 03 578 0064 | 97 High Street, Blenheim

Delicious bar snack menu with specials every Friday.

End of week drinks at your favourite local.

Sit around the pool, relax and unwind.

See you on Friday!

Quench Restaurant and Bar Chateau Marlborough 97 High Street, Blenheim Ph: 03 578 0064

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The beautiful scenery and the amazing

What’s something about you that people may not know?

people that live here.

I have the cutest puppy called Poppy.

Three words that describe how someone

How would you describe “A great day at work”

with all our recycle products, and being

Having lots of laughs with all my customers.

What’s next on your wish list?

What do you love most about Marlborough?

would feel coming into your shop?

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What is unique about your shop?

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And we are the only suppliers of glass bottle milk in Blenheim.

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What 3 celebrities or special people would you like to work with?

I already work with my amazing staff which is Kenny (my husband) and Ali (best friend). And Drew from Shorty St.

Where does the inspiration or motivation for your business come from?

Doing what’s right by the environment able to deliver to people in times of need.

A new milk truck.

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