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House fire battle stops gas explosion WILLIAM WOODWORTH

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Marlborough fire crews battled for four hours as they worked to

prevent a potential gas explosion.

A family home on Manson Street in Blenheim was gutted by a blaze in the early hours of Friday morning.

The young family, including two children, escaped uninjured except for minor burns but lost all their possessions in the fire.

Crews from five brigades across

the region managed to prevent further tragedy after saving two residential gas cylinders from the blaze.

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(FENZ) Shift Manager Simon Lyford yesterday paid tribute to the crews who attended.

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Rugby in union Witherlea School pupils in their favourite rugby gear on Friday. Black jerseys speckled with South African, Irish, Italian and local club jerseys ahead of the Rugby World

Cup Final. Those who attended in Springboks kits will have had a much happier Sunday morning than those dressed in black.

Photo: William Woodworth.

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Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ College Volunteers in traditional dress for the Film Festival opening evening. Photos: William Woodworth.

Speaking Spanish on the silver screen WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Marlborough rolled out la alfombra roja for cultural learning at the opening night of Marlborough’s first Latin America and Spain Film Festival.

Chilean Consul in New Zealand Maria Alejandra Farias Munoz joined a full house at Connect Blenheim for the first film, the historical family documentary Beyond My Grandfather Allende.

The film was directed by the granddaughter of the former Chilean president on the 50th anniversary of Pinochet’s coup d’etat.

Films from Spain, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, and Mexico screened throughout the four-day festival, stretching from children’s animation film Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon, political and legal thriller Argentina 1985 and the Peruvian dark comedy Las Mejores Familias.

Consul Munoz says the nationwide festival had great support and was pleased to see it expand to another area of New Zealand with plenty of Spanish speakers.

“The credit goes to the volunteers in every venue that put in hard work to be able to present the festival and present our culture to not only Spanish speakers but anyone eager to learn.

“We chose Beyond My Grandfather Allende because of how privately the documentary reaches into Chilean history, and I’m always surprised at how knowledgeable New Zealand is about the history of Chile.

“From my point of view this festival brings together all of the Spanish-speaking embassies to work together which is great to see too.”

Marlborough Multicultural Centre Chairwoman Matilde Figuracion was pleased to be able to bring films of different cultures to an eager audience in Blenheim.

“New Zealand has a love of film whether its watching or making them, and we share similarities and nuances between filmmakers from across different languages.

“Films are a great way to create intercultural connections, and each of these films make people think and consider how similar we all really are.”

Opening night guests were greeted by a traditional Easter Island/ Rapa Nui performance and a short film from Spanish born Blenheim resident Vanessa Martinez, Living Abroad.

“Films present culture and personality like no other, and it allows many of us to reconnect

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with our culture’s stories as well as share with others,” said Vanessa.

Marlborough District Councillor, and former MMC Manager Deborah Dalliessi and Community Partnerships Advisor Jodie Griffiths were at the festival.

Events like the Latin America and Spain Film Festival were a great way to create more cultural wealth, Deborah explains.

“The more we can create a cultural wealth of new events … and finding new ways to create

cross-cultural connections, the better.”

“Being able to provide opportunities to showcase our vibrant, colourful community in its entirety is a major goal of our new contestable Community Grants and having such a successful night to kick off our first grant recipient’s event is great to see,” agreed Jodie.

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Marlborough Multicultural Centre Chair Matilde Figuracion, Consul of Chile in New Zealand Maria Alejandra Farias Munoz and Marlborough District Council Community Partnerships Advisor Jodie Griffiths.

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Lucky escape as neighbours call for help From the front

The Manson Street family home has been left gutted by a fire. house. Photo: William Woodworth.

He says they did a great job securing the gas cylinders by keeping them isolated from flames and cool with fire hoses.

The cylinders were then removed safely.

“By the time the two initial fire engines arrived from Blenheim, the house was well involved in fire and a second alarm was called out which involved another Blenheim crew as well as crews from Picton and Renwick”, says Simon.

“Firefighters used hoses and ground monitors to protect two gas cylinders attached to the side of the house, while two firefighters cleared the residence wearing breathing apparatus.

“We received multiple calls about the fire within seconds of one an-

other which is a huge credit to neighbours.”

Crews were first alerted at 11.57pm with two units initially attending from Blenheim.

The call out was quickly escalated with extra units called in from Blenheim, Renwick and Picton.

FENZ say they are unsure about cause of the fire at this stage.

“All members of the family were accounted for, with one person being treated and dismissed on site for minor burn injuries by the St John ambulance that attended,” says Simon.

A Givealittle page has been set up for donations to help the family.

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Gyrocopter crash investigation underway PAULA HULBURT

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It will be many months before the cause of a gyrocopter crash that claimed the life of local pilot Martin Pattie is known.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched an investigation into the fatal accident in which Martin, 63, died earlier this month.

Accident investigators have met with emergency responders from fire, ambulance and police who rushed to the scene at Omaka Airfield.

But with the investigation still in the very early stages, it is too soon

to rule on any possible causes, says a CAA spokesperson.

“It is too early to determine what the cause or causes were that led to the accident.

“There won’t be anything now for quite some time. Our safety investigators look into the circumstances surrounding fatal accidents on behalf of the Director of Civil Aviation.

The most important reason to do that is to learn any lessons the accident may have for the rest of the aviation community.”

Gyrocopters in New Zealand are registered as microlight aircraft and must undergo an annual condition check like a Warrant of

Fitness for vehicles.

The New Zealand Autogyro Association says a pilot needs to have a microlight license with a Gyrocopter group endorsement to fly.

Martin was a keen flyer who was often spotted in the skies overhead.

Described by those who knew him as a great man with a heart of gold, his sudden death has left the Seddon community where he lived devastated.

A Funeral Service for Martin was held at the Awatere Memorial Hall, Seddon on Saturday followed by a private cremation.

Martin Pattie was killed after the gyrocopter he was piloting crashed near Omaka. Photo: Supplied.

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News in brief ROCKY ROAD

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From Tuesday, 31 October to mid-December, the site, between Whangamoa and Rai Valley, will be under stop/go traffic controls

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“It’s becoming a bit of a tradition now and one we’re proud of.

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tint. Their favoured nesting spot is the top of tall pine and gum trees.” The last active rookery in Marlborough was eradicated in 2006.

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Marlburians are urged to keep an eye out for rooks, one of the most destructive introduced birds. The intelligent birds can strip crops and ripping up paddocks, Council’s Senior Biosecurity Officer

Marlborough Weekly co-owner Summa Donald, graphic designer Grace Williams and advertising consultant Kirsty Boase with some of the Shop & Win cash. Photo: William Woodworth.

Liam Falconer said. “Rooks are larger than magpies with glossy black feathers with a slight purple

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In our piece on the 25th birthday of the Blue Door, we incorrectly used the name Anne Bowen for one of the founders – the actual spelling is Ann Bown.

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Smiles and support celebrated PAULA HULBURT

Their friendly smiles are a welcome sight for patients and visitors to Wairau Hospital.

As the main doors open, the reception team are ready and waiting to help calm fears and ease anxieties.

Now this welcoming team of volunteers has been officially recognised for their efforts, collectively being named as Volunteer Marlborough’s Volunteer of the Month.

Volunteer Coordinator Jo Moon says volunteers are “far more than just a smiling face at the front desk.”

“These wonderful people volunteer because they want to give back or pay it forward.

“They enjoy working in the community and supporting a service that supports and appreciates them as well.”

Te Whatu Ora volunteers provide information or advice on the location of services within the hospital such as the cafe and chapel.

For many being at the hospital can be a daunting time, Jo says.

“Simply showing up to the hospital can be a daunting prospect for some people.

“So, there is a wonderful and friendly team of people who

Back row, from left, Jo Moon, Kaye Eccersall, Heather Goulter, Sue Plummer, Jackie Browning, Vonnie Waddington, Nita Croad. Front row, from left, Bev Harford, Vicki Cowdrey, Marilyn Kerekere and Gwen Scammell. Photo: Supplied. take turns behind the informa- advice, information, and support that comes along with that can be tion desk, right inside the front to patients and their families in a overwhelming for some. entrance, to greet people with a very demanding hospital.

“They’re also there to support smile and make them feel a bit “They try to make a difference in staff. This may be in the form more at ease.” someone’s day, knowing that peo- of a wee joke, or a brief chat to The last year has support professeen plenty of sional staff in what “We are so thankful that the team changes for the can be a very busy support our community. It really is team as they reand overwhelming turned to their about first impressions and friendships.” day.” roles post Covid.

Giving back to the Volunteer Coordinator Jo Moon Infection prevencommunity and tion and visitor limits have seen ple can be extremely unwell, con- providing peace of mind is at the the volunteers adapt well, says Jo. fused, injured, upset, concerned, heart of why volunteers donate “The team provide non-clinical and that the anxiety and stress their time.

For some visitors, the person at the reception desk may be one of the only people someone talks to all day, says volunteer Vonnie Waddington.

“I just like being friendly. Sometimes I might be the only person they talk to all day.”

“I spent quite a long time in the hospital about 10 years ago and wanted to give something back in return,” says Kaye Eccersall.

The volunteers that help out at the hospital’s information desk all have excellent communication skills, patience, empathy, and an appreciation of what people might need from them.

“We are so thankful that the team support our community. It really is about first impressions and friendships,” says Jo. Meg Martin from Volunteer Marlborough says the team are all an asset to the Marlborough community.

‘We are lucky to have you. Thank you to New World Blenheim for sponsoring our Volunteer of the Month Award.”

Fuelling the celebrations PAULA HULBURT

Club Lotus NZ members showed up in style at Omaka over the weekend to help celebrate the 75th anniversary of the marque in 2023.

The Southern Lotus Register (SLR), supported by Club Lotus NZ (CLNZ) hosted a grand national gathering to celebrate the occasion.

Lotus owners and admirers gathered outside Omaka Clas-

sic Cars on Saturday where an array of cars were on show.

Run over three days, the event was held across Marlborough and Nelson, with onlookers delighted to see the special cars in great numbers.

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Marlborough saw an influx of Lotus cars as owners showed up in style to mark a special birthday. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

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Opinion

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Opinion YOUR WEEKLY

STREET TALK

CHATS TO LOCALS AND ASKS...

Should people be able to use restrooms in cafes or stores without purchasing anything?

TRAGEDY AT OMAKA

Will miss you my friend! I Loved your organic passion for the soil and your sharp as wit, honesty and integrity!! The world has lost one of its best.

Mike Gifford Had some great dealings with Marty on farm and over the phone a very distinctive voice and a punchy witty sense of humor. people like him make me absolutely love my job a huge loss for the farming sector and local community. Rest in peace.

James Daniel Sutherland RIP Martin. Always enjoyed coming to your place for stock. Was always a good yarn and a laugh.

Jason Vercoe Ohhh no...we will miss Marty’s humour and energy. He was a good bugger and salt of the earth.

RIP Marty.

David Bullivant

Hollie Asplet

Arthur Sprosen

Not really appropriate for me most of the time, but if you have a little one that is being toilet trained then maybe. But, there’s plenty of public toilets around here too.

I don’t see a problem with it, sometimes you’re caught short and are desperate but need to ask.

Becky Smith

Missy Smith

I work in a café, and my boss gets really annoyed when people do but we can just redirect people to public toilets just down from the café.

I actually had that situation recently when I went into a sewing store and asked, but I understand that they can say no and it’s up to them.

CARAVAN CARPARK AN EYESORE FOR RESIDENTS

Gosh when I first came to Picton in the eighties the people who lived here were genuine, welcoming and kind . They were well used to travellers and were super accommodating towards them.

Friendly in every way. Probably too friendly, they were taken advantage of . They certainly did not come over as self entitled brats. In those days people scoffed at those of us who loved Picton.

Apparently we just were not flash enough. Sadly the investment mentality of the last decades and took over and it is what it is. A town where the view-line seems to be full of whinging self entitled people with nothing better to do than think they own the place . Sigh. I miss the old days.

Kimi Songbird Get a life, next thing you will be moaning about launches over a certain size as blocking your view, from having a good look, motorhomes are not blocking your view, you are looking over them, if it’s too much pull your curtains.

Ross Ayson It’s a great spot for them it doesn’t happen every

day so be happy with the views you do have some people don’t have any.

Alastair Hawthorne Snobbery at its finest... it’s like buying near an airport and complaining about the noise...

Elaine Johnson What a moaning numnut, they have to have parks take away. Too many parks and they won’t stay and spend, don’t become another Queenstown!!

Kevin Moore CARLI ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Huge CONGRATULATIONS Carli Dillen. Super well done.

Sandi Ridd Amazing human being and athlete right there!

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River health report Marlborough rivers are in good health when compared to others around New Zealand.

Environmental Scientist Steffi Henkel told October’s Environment and Planning committee meeting that good water quality was a cornerstone of a thriving region.

“Rivers and streams hold a pivotal role in the social, cultural and economic well-being of our community,” she said.

Regular monitoring was crucial for the management of freshwater resources and there were now 56 sites around Marlborough, an increase of 22, and all these would help provide better regional coverage and accurate data, she said.

In recent years water quality had been the focus of increased attention from central government including the introduction of a new National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management.

Ms Henkel said Council did field measurement and lab analysis of samples gathered during site visits and also sampled macroinvertebrates at 49 sites annually

across the region.

Her report, which provided results for various parameters, using data from the past five years showed poor states The Wairau River is one of those constantly monitored for water quality at some sites were probably due to catchment characteristics such as Council’s Catchment Care programme or the Te Hoiere Project. mudstone geology in the Awatere River.

“In rural areas some primary causes of degraded water Analysis revealed increasing trends of nitrogen quality include livestock access to waterways, erosion and concentrations for Linkwater Stream and Mill Creek but nitrogen leaching from fertilizer application and animal decreasing trends for Doctors Creek and the Blenheim droppings,” she said. “In urban areas, contamination from Springs. Decreasing trends were also observed in the Rai sewerage due to damaged infrastructure stands as a major Catchment and Kaituna River. cause of degradation.”

E coli concentrations improved in numerous rivers and Many rivers and streams in Marlborough have ongoing streams including the Kaituna, Cullen Creek, Doctors improvement actions in their catchments through Creek and the Taylor River.

Chinese Consul General visits Marlborough Mayor’s Madame He Ying (pictured left), Consul General of the Chinese Consulate in Christchurch, visited Marlborough recently and met with Mayor Nadine Taylor (right).

The pair discussed Marlborough’s sister region relationship with Ningxia, China, tourism opportunities and supporting the local Chinese community. The consulate supports New ZealandChina relations including trade

with South Island regions.

As well as visiting with the Mayor, Madame He Ying visited the local police, NZ Wine Centre, local Chinese community, Port Marlborough and the Picton i-SITE.

Picton Dawn Chorus field day

In seven years, the skilled and energetic team at Picton Dawn Chorus have mobilised volunteers and households to trap pests and bring native birds back to the area.

It has an established track record of predator control.

Picton Dawn Chorus (PDC) was the Community Innovation Award Winner in the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards. The judging team found a cluster of people who harnessed their passion for conservation and converted it into action.

Next Friday, 1 November, the group will showcase its

work and explain how they organised themselves into an efficient operation, making good use of technology and volunteers, at a field day.

The field day will include a garden trapping demonstration and walk along a PDC trapline on Victoria Domain.

Please RSVP by 1 November to info@cmea.org.nz to book your spot.

Picton Dawn Chorus’ predator control has brought native birds back

message for milestone moments Mayor Nadine Taylor is poised to pen a message of congratulations for a milestone birthday or wedding anniversary

Marlborough is now on the Department of Internal Affair’s register of mayors providing congratulatory messages for significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries.

Mayor Nadine Taylor said she had received enquiries regarding congratulatory messages for 100th birthdays and milestone wedding anniversaries in the past.

“By adding Marlborough to the register of regions offering this service, it will mean we are notified when the request is made and a congratulatory card can be sent,” Mayor Taylor said.

The Congratulatory Message Service is a free service for all citizens and permanent residents who live in New Zealand and is available for birthdays of 100 years and over, and 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th and 70th wedding anniversaries.

For more information go to: www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/ congratulatory-messages

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NOVEMBER 8-12 2023 NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIER GARDEN EVENT

NZ’s favourite garden event on track to bloom ADRIENNE MATTHEWS

Raupara Springs Garden Marlborough is about to celebrate 30 years as the country’s most popular garden show with more than 2000 visitors expected from far and wide.

Liz Morrow who has established her own garden of international significance near Warkworth is attending for the tenth time, bringing twenty-six others with her.

“The variety of the gardens is such a strength,” she says.

“Having the opportunity to meet the owners and making friendships with other garden enthusiasts from around the country and abroad is such a pleasure.”

The original founders, Richard Macfarlane of Winterhome, Carolyn Ferraby of Barewood

and Geraldine ‘Puddy’ Sheild of Bankhouse along with then local tourism manager, Maryanne Webber, had a clear understanding of the inspiration visiting great gardens brings and the benefits to the local community.

Tim Morrow, involved with the event over the years says, “From the outset, Garden Marlborough was always going to be more than just a garden show. It is more like Marlborough on show, hosted by the whole province.”

Many of the gardens have been on the tour programme for the whole thirty years and six are gardens of national and/or international significance.

It will be the last year for Garden Marlborough Patron Carolyn and Joe Ferraby’s famous Barewood garden at the event.

“After thirty years of developing

2023 is the last opportunity for garden enthusiasts to tour Carolyn and Joe Ferraby’s inspirational Barewood garden, which has been a part of Garden Marlborough since it began. Photo: Supplied. and loving this garden, we are planning to sell,” says Carolyn.

“It is time for new adventures and a property is something that we feel is just on loan for the time you have it, however long that it is.”

The format of the event has

changed little over its lifetime simply because it is so successful.

“Profits from the charity art auction and fund-raising activities go to help support local community projects that promote the pleasures and benefits of gardening and enhance Marlborough’s en-

vironment,” explains the event’s marketing manager Amanda McRae. This year’s funds raised will support a new garden and landscaping project at Alzheimers Marlborough.

The Stihl Shop Garden Fete with over 200 garden-related, food and artisan stalls rounds off the weekend’s events on Sunday 12 November from 9am to 3pm and is an absolute must to visit.

“With so many plant nurseries disappearing around the country, the garden fete is a fantastic place to find treasures,” says Liz. “It is very amusing to see the plane loaded up with goodies for the return home,” she laughs.

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Celebrating 150 years of Marlborough’s A&P Show ADRIENNE MATTHEWS

There is extra excitement in the Marlborough air this week with the 150th Marlborough A & P Show rapidly approaching this coming weekend at the A & P Park in Maxwell Road, Blenheim.

The show has only been cancelled three times in its long history, twice during World War II and once during the Covid pandemic and this year’s show is a must to visit.

The Marlborough Agricultural Association March was set up in March 1876 and established the annual event as a celebration of agricultural and pastoral excellence, giving local farmers an opportunity to show off the best of what they produced. In the early days the main crops grown in the region were wheat and other cereal crops along with vegetables and livestock which consisted

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camaraderie and chance to get together once a year to compete with each other while “townies”, not used to farm life, could learn about many aspects of life on the land and have plenty of fun with so much to see and do.

This year is particularly special for the Marlborough event as it is also commemorating the building of the Sheep Pavilion a century ago, one of only two remaining such heritage buildings in the country.

A Category 2 Historic Place, the Sheep Pavilion is in need of urgent repair and the A & P Show will be an opportunity for visitors to contribute to the main fundraising restoration project by purchasing the cost of a sheet of iron to be used in the restoration.

The building is a multi-purpose one, also used by other organisations such as the Sunday Farmers’ Market and Marlborough Football and needs to be brought back to its original weathertight state so it can continue to be used by different organisations well into the future.

The annual Royal Equestrian Show is also taking place at the show with competitors entering from around New Zealand who will be participating in a large range of horse and rider events.

This show starts a day early on Friday from 8am and continues

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This year’s A & P Show is also the venue for the 2023 Holstein Friesian South Island Championships with dairy farmers bringing the best of their dairy cows to compete in a range of categories.

A particularly fun part of this event is seeing children under 16 proudly showing off their prize calves and young cows.

Good news! This year, attending the A & P show will cost you less than previous years with tickets for adults $10 each and no charge for children under fifteen. There are many free, fun activities available for families available including a dedicated children’s area with live entertainers and the ever-popular petting zoo that gives the young ones a chance to learn

about different sort of animals up close and personal.

The A & P Show Committee is very pleased to report that they have twisted Santa’s arm and encouraged him to take time out of his busy schedule to bring some festive cheer to the show. He will be available to greet children from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday and 11.30am to 1.30pm on Sunday so make sure you have your camera on hand to capture those special moments.

Traditional fair rides will be part of the occasion and there are more food stalls than ever before for snacks, lunches and treats.

The fire brigade will be in attendance and an exciting array of the latest agricultural machinery will be on display.

This years judged categories include dog trials, horse and pony events, poultry, sheep, photography, cooking wood chopping and sheep shearing.

The annual Royal Equestrian Show welcomes competitors from around New Zealand.

Many local businesses will be showing off their wares and there will also be a huge array of craft makers occupying two large tents so you can stock up on gifts for Christmas along with plenty of live entertainment.

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Dressage delight … from breaking a leg to breaking through in Oz PETER JONES

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What a difference a year makes.

On October 16, 2022 Melissa Galloway’s dressage future looked bleak. Kicked by one of her young horses, the impact breaking the bone at the top of her tibia, she lay in hospital watching a dark cloud hover over her immediate dressage prospects.

However, exactly 12 months later, to the day, she was back at the top of her game.

The Tua Marina-based equestrian and top mount Windermere J’Obei W [aka Joey] illuminated the 2023 Australian National Dressage Championships at Boneo Park in Melbourne with a series of stunning performances, their NZ record-setting CDI-W Grand Prix routine underlining their dominance of Australasian dressage.

The duo capped that off with a personal best score in the CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle, putting them firmly on track to represent NZ at the Paris Olympic Games next year.

Qualifying for and competing at the 2024 Olympics has been a long-term goal for Melissa and her efforts in Australia have taken her another step closer.

Although not officially confirmed, her percentages in Mel-

Melissa Galloway, right, and her sister Sarah Parkes-Seufert at their training facility. Photo: Peter Jones. bourne should have earned New erally half a percent off,” she add- before the NZOC’s May cut-off.

Zealand the regional spot for Par- ed with a chuckle.

“So we are close,” said Melissa, is, the “first piece of the puzzle” Her next chance to break the 74 “we are very, very close … as according to Melissa. percent mark will come at Taka- close as anyone’s been.”

“It’s not fully guaranteed until the poto Estate in Cambridge on No- Their efforts in Australia recently end of the year but we are fair- vember 24, which is qualifying showed just how far the duo have ly confident that we will have it. event for the forthcoming World come in recent times.

From there we will have to meet Cup in Saudi Arabia.

They scored an eye-watering the NZ Olympic 79.865% to convincCommittee’s criteria, “It was the toughest competition ingly win the freestyle which is a poten- I had faced in Australasia, by far.” by 3.255% ahead of tial top 16 finish at multi-Olympian Mary Dressage rider Melissa Galloway the Olympics. They Hanna aboard her Parwant you to be able is Olympic hopeful to show that you could achieve If not, she and Joey plan to return Ivanhoe. that. to Europe and link up with her Melissa’s score was a personal “That is a 74 percent score at a coach Anne van Olst. From their best, surpassing her own New Grand Prix or Grand Prix Special base in Belgium, the duo will con- Zealand record of 77.035 percent and so far I have had three scores test some European events, aim- set in Taupo in February. of 73 point something, so I am lit- ing to reach the required mark “[The freestyle] is so much fun to

do, I loved that part of the competition.”

The previous day she and Joey won the FEI CDI-W Grand Prix with a score of 73.152 percent, with Hanna second on 72.413 percent.

While that was just below her GP best, she was happy to get top marks across the board from the Dutch judge, who had officiated at top-level European events.

“It was the toughest competition I had faced in Australasia, by far,” said Melissa.

“The whole trip, from start to finish was amazing, just so smooth.

There are so many things that can go wrong taking horses to Australia … travel is huge, organisation is mental and you need to have horses sound - but we had no hiccups at all.

“The next few hours after we had won the freestyle with a record performance … we all just couldn’t quite believe it. It was unreal and made it all worthwhile.”

Adding to the family’s enjoyment was the fact Melissa’s younger horse Elmo, which was bred at their Windermere Farm base, won the Prix St George title.

“That was also very special,” added Melissa. “The trip was a bit of a whirlwind and afterwards it was like, wow, did that really happen?”

Forrest Wines Whero forge tennis lead PETER JONES

Clyde Sowman reaches for a low forehand return. Photo: Peter Jones.

Marlborough Forrest Wines Whero continues to set the pace in the Wine Brokers NZ premier interclub tennis competition.

On Wednesday afternoon they took on fellow unbeaten side Rapaura Wairau River Blanc and came away with a 4-2 victory, firmly establishing themselves at the top of the table.

The doubles matches were shared.

Whero’s top-ranked partnership of Hamish Morrow and Chris Nott came away with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Jared Bell and Ant Walkenhorst while Clyde Sowman and Issy O’Brien defeated Josh Harris and Mieko Kimura 6-1, 6-0.

O’Brien and Harris were both

playing their first premier matches.

Straight set singles wins to Morrow, 6-3 over Walkenhorst, and Nott, who beat Bell 6-2, 6-3, put Whero in the box seat, then youngster Harris battled his way to a 2-6, 6-4, 10-8 victory over Sowman to clinch the tie.

O’Brien also marked her debut with a singles victory, beating Kimura 6-0, 7-5.

The evening’s second match featured Rapaura Wairau River Noir and Marlborough Forrest Wines Ma, the former coming away with a 4-2 win.

After the doubles the tie was level, Noir’s Ella Sowman and Glen Cameron beating Stephen Dempster and Jaco van Hensbergen 1-6, 6-4, 10-3 then Ma’s Anna Simpson and Koos Richter downing Eveline Apthorp van

der Linden and Max Sowman 6-2, 6-1.

Singles wins to Cameron, Max Sowman and Apthorp van der Linden ensued. Cameron defeated van Hensbergen 6-2, 6-2, Sowman accounted for Richter 6-1, 6-4 while Apthorp van der Linden eventually prevailed 2-6, 6-3, 10-7 over Simpson.

The final singles clash was labelled the game of the round, Ella Sowman and Dempster playing out an enthralling three-setter, before Dempster prevailed 6-3, 2-6, 14-12 to pick up a second point for the losing side.

President’s grade results: Division one: Renwick Racketeers 2 (32) Rapaura Triple Fault 2 (22); Renwick Four Strung 0 Rapaura Just Move 4; Rapaura Wairau River 1 Rapaura Masters 3; Renwick Netsetters 1 Marlbor-

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Wairau Valley move ahead PETER JONES

The Renwick team with Warriors and Kiwis league legend Simon Mannering, who presented them with the trophy bearing his name. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Renwick youngsters in a league of their own PETER JONES

Renwick School are the proud holders of the Simon Mannering Cup after coming out on top of Wednesday’s tournament in Brightwater.

Eight teams contested the event, which had not been played since 2019, with Renwick prevailing in the final 2412 against Saint Paul’s Catholic School.

In a closely-fought decider, some gallant goal line defence which held up their rival’s big ball carriers proved decisive for the Marlborough-based side.

The primary school invitation tournament was organised by

Southern Zone Rugby League and involved years 5-6 students in nine-a-side matches.

Tournament co-ordinator Allan Brodie, after seeing his grandkids enjoying primary school league in Southland, decided to try and resurrect the Simon Mannering event.

He tracked down the trophy to Henley School in Richmond, then got the ball rolling for what is hoped to be an annual tournament.

Renwick School sports co-coordinator Nick Rowton took the 10-strong group across the hill and said “we were the only Marlborough side invited, so it was good to fly the flag for the

province – and we ended up winning it”.

Nick said, “There were two or three pretty talented sevens and union players who play for Renwick Rugby Club, but they hadn’t played a lot of rugby league before. They enjoyed it, adapted to it and rose to the challenge.”

Next year it is hoped to run a preliminary qualifying tournament in Marlborough.

The Renwick team comprised: Jairus Tikotikoca-Lal, Harlen Nicholson, Marko Swanepoel, Toby Johnson, Flynn Third, Corban McLennan, Maddox Stove, Ned Bell, Luan Reynierse and Lewis Johnson.

Black Cottage hosts Firehawks side PETER JONES

The United Country and Vineyards Club recently hosted a collection of players from the Wellington/Tasman Over50s side at the Black Cottage ground. In chilly conditions a long way from ideal for

cricket, the sides engaged in two Twenty20 matches, UCVC winning both. Their opponents got in some invaluable early season match practice in what was effectively a trial game before sides were named to contest the Over50s Interprovincial Tour-

nament in early December at Mount Maunganui.

Four players with Marlborough connections made the final Firehawks division one squad – captain Scott McHardy, Greg Stretch, Mason Robinson and Jason Campbell.

Wairau Valley eased their way to the top of the Marlborough division one 50-over cricket competition at Horton Park on Saturday.

After opening with a comfortable win over Wairau last weekend, Valley made short work of Renwick on the number one wicket.

Valley’s bowlers made early inroads and never let any Renwick batsman become settled at the crease as they slumped to 69 all out in the 18th over. Liam George led the way with 5-28 from just 4.4 overs while Sam Boyce bagged 3-9 from four and Luke Pannell took 2-11 from five.

Max Armstrong’s 20 runs was top score for the Green Machine, with Lachlan Edwards contributing 15.

Valley lost a couple of early wickets in the chase, but once Matthew Stretch strode to the crease, the target was achieved in just 10.5 overs.

Stretch slammed 44 from just 29 balls to propel his side to 71 for the loss of three wickets and a seven-wicket victory.

On the other ground, Celtic and Wairau met in a match that also resulted in a seven-wicket win.

This time it was Celtic who prevailed, dismissing Wairau for 145 in 38 overs, then reaching their winning target in 32 overs.

Jaden Adams had a top day, claiming 4-40 from eight overs, then scoring an unbeaten half century, Liam Young bagged 2-26 while Ben Holdaway took 2-28.

Tarin Mason, 25, Nick Weaver, 32, and Hunter Ruffell, 20, top scored for a disappointed Wairau crew after

Celtic allrounder Jaden Adams pulls the ball to the square leg boundary. Photo: Peter Jones. electing to bat first.

Although Holdaway and Tom Sutherland went early, a 76-run partnership between Josh Poole (42) and Adams steadied the ship then, when Poole departed, Luke Holdaway joined Adams, who finished 50 not out, to see out the match with a 57-run partnership. Luke Holdaway was unbeaten on 29 when the winning runs were struck. Weaver, 2-37 from eight, was the pick of the Wairau attack.

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Matt Neal Memorial tournament provides entertainment, action PETER JONES

Now in its seventh year, the annual Matt Neal Memorial tournament once again provided an opportunity for players, both competitive and social, to come together in football and friendship.

Staged over Anniversary Week-

end at A&P Park, the tournament attracted 14 sides, six in the competitive grade and eight in the social ranks. The competitive sides were 10-a-side, the social comprising eight players on each team.

Combinations from Marlborough, Nelson and Christchurch attended the event, which was set

Full time in the competitive grade decider. Photos: Peter Jones.

Liam Sluiter plays a through ball.

James Wilding prepares for a long throw.

up in 2016 in memory of Marlborough footballer Matt Neal, a prominent figure on the local scene.

The competitive section was taken out by the Internationale side, who beat Blenhim Dons in the final to avenge a penalty shoot-out loss in 2022.

This time Keagan Mortimer’s first

half goal proved the clincher.

The tutu-clad Anthony’s Angels, a combined side organised by one of Matt’s school and football friends, Anthony Michaels, prevailed in an exciting social grade decider, beating local side Redwoodtown Greyhounds in an all-action and loudly-supported encounter.

Final placings.

Competitive: Internationale 1; Blenhim Dons 2; Up to Buc All 3; Nelson College 4; Druk United 5; Lawnmowers 6.

Social: Anthony’s Angels 1; Redwoodtown Greyhounds 2; Yellow Jackets 3; OCDC FC4; Marlborough Men 5; The Inflatables 6; The Kumuls 7; The B52s 8.

Dillan Huxtable from Anthony’s Angels prepares to take a free kick.

Sam Hickmott was busy in midfield for Internationale.

Eli Wolfe and his Inflatable mate.

Kevin Huxtable shows off his acrobatic skills.

Jordy Columbus pursues Alex Duley in the competitive final.

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Tuesday 31 October 2023

MARLBOROUGH’S COMMUNITY NOTICES PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY

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MONDAY U.3.A. MEETING MON 13TH NOV held Cloudy Bay Funeral Services Rooms, 15 Boyce St, Springlands, 2pm.

Keeping the mature brain active. Ann 02041440371 MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS BARBERSHOP CHORUS If you love singing come and join us. 7pm Spring Creek Hall. Ph Chris 021445261

RENWICK ARMS COUNTRY CLUB - CARD SECTION 2pm every week, we play EUCHRE. Springlands Tavern Restaurant. 16 Boyce St. $5. Ph 0272077631.

RUMMY-0 CLUB 12.30-4pm Bowls club rooms, Weld St. Ph Joy 5776191/Mary 5788747 BLENHEIM BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES 2-3pm & 6-7pm. First lesson free, $6 per lesson after that. Senior Citizen’s Hall, 172 High St. Ph Judith 5787554 / 0212341095 BLENHEIM SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7.30pm Whitney St School Hall. Ph Heather 02102587325.

CARE & SHARE A place for creatives to meet, encourage & share their skills. 9.30am fortnightly. Barnies, Nativity. 76 Alfred St. Ph 5783909.

The Killer

The Marvels

ROTARY CLUBS BLENHEIM Meet Mon & Tues 5.30pm. World-wide service club for men & women doing great things in your community. For info on meeting venues. Ph Blenheim Club Secretary Andy Rowe 021842928. Blenheim South Club Secretary Dean Heiford 0212462642.

TUESDAY

Five Nights at Freddy’s

Stop Making Sense

MARLBOROUGH HERB SOCIETY Meets 4th Tues of month, 7pm. Various locations. To promote use, educate & identification of herbs. Email: mhsgarlicpress@gmail.com RENWICK ARMS COUNTRY CLUB CARD SECTION 2pm every week, we play CRIBBAGE. Springlands Tavern Restaurant, 16 Boyce St. $5. Ph 0272077631.

STEADY AS YOU GO Gentle Exercise/Balance Class for Seniors. 11.30am-12.30pm St Christopher’s Church Hall. $3. 92 Weld St. Ph 0213852333. Email donna@ stchristophers.co.nz

Killers of Flower Moon

Hunger Games: The Ballard of Songbirds & Snakes

For up to date session times and to buy tickets visit eventcinemas.co.nz

PRIVATE CINEMA HIRE PRIVATE SCREENINGS - BIRTHDAYS - SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES FUNDRAISERS - CONFERENCES FOR DETAILS CONTACT BLENHEIM_MANAGER@EVT.COM 4 KINROSS STREET, BLENHEIM 03 577 8273

ENTER TO WIN MARLBOROUGH WEEKLY DOUBLE PASS MOVIE TICKET GIVEAWAY TO ENTER: pop into the office at 52 Scott St, or email by midday Friday with your name & contact number to hellomarlborough@topsouthmedia.co.nz & the subject line

SUNBELT TOASTMASTERS Learn public speaking.

Improve your confidence. 6.20pm fortnightly. St Mary’s Community Centre. Ph 0276001788. E: sunbeltblenheim@gmail.com RED HAT SOCIETY for women to enjoy fun & friendship. We meet 1st & 3rd Tues of the month. Ph Tina 0211045945.

MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB Parker St. 8.30am12pm. Social Tennis. MT 10am. Non-members $5. Ph 0275786436 BLENHEIM CHORAL 7pm. Wesley Centre, Henry St. www.marlboroughsingers.org.

BLENHEIM AIR TRAINING CORP 6.30-9pm RNZAF Base Woodbourne. Recruiting new cadets aged 13 & 15. E: 27sqn@cadetforces.org.nz PICTON NEWCOMERS NETWORK 1st Tues of month ‘COFFEE & CHAT’ 10-11am, Seabreeze Café, London Quay. New to town? Need help to settle in? Interested in local activities? We can help! Ph Cathy - Coordinator 0210451799 picton@newcomers.co.nz KNITTERS & SPINNERS Meet 10am, Picton library.

Bring your knitting for this social catch-up.

PICTON TABLE TENNIS for adults 10am-12pm.

Little Theatre, Picton. $4 Morning tea included. Ph Ernest 0275888453.

PICTON LINE DANCING 9.30-11.30am Anglican Church hall. $6 per class. Beginners welcome. Ph Carol 0212125252 or Raewyn 021715484.

MARLBOROUGH WOMEN’S CLUB MAHJONG 1-3.30pm $4. 12 Battys Rd. Ph Gail 0272214121.

WEDNESDAY

“WE LOVE THE MARLBOROUGH WEEKLY & EVENT CINEMAS BLENHEIM”

WAITOHI SOCIAL CLUB We meet 10am at the Picton Library, every 3rd Wed of the month for fun & friendship. Gold coin donation for morning tea. After meeting we go for lunch at one of the venues in Picton, should you wish to join us.

WINNER OF THE 24TH OCTOBER

PICTON LIONS Join a worthwhile volunteer group, both female & male members wanted, good fellowship, all money raised goes back to Picton communi-

MARLBOROUGH WEEKLY DOUBLE PASS MOVIE TICKET DRAW

Itzel Gonzalez

ty. First Wed of the month. Ph Norman 0274336242 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 7.30pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, 65 Weld St. Ph Erin 027 234 1709.

BLENHEIM PROBUS CLUB Retired/semi-retired?

Meetings 1st Wed of the month. 10am. Wesley Centre. Ph Ann 5787046/Jan 0226353919.

PICTON - SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7.30pm.

Picton Little Theatre. No partner needed. Beginner’s welcome. Ph Lynda 0212600860.

STRETCH & BREATHE Class for Seniors. 10-11am, St Christopher’s Church Hall. $3. 92 Weld St, Ph 0213852333. Email donna@stchristophers.co.nz MARLBOROUGH MULTICULTURAL CENTRE hosts newcomers 10.30-12noon Henry St. Opportunities for Newcomers & Marlburians to make friends, practice English & support each other. Ven y practica tu inglés. Te esperamos.

HEART HELP SUPPORT Community group dedicated to the well-being of those who live with a heart condition or experienced a heart attack. Offering support to whanau. Meet 3rd Wed of the month, 10am. Ph Jenny Goss 0211629102.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS casual parents/caregivers catch up. 10.30-12pm Town Plunket Clinic, 16 Henry St. MARLBOROUGH CHINESE FELLOWSHIP Chinese Christian group. Interested in the Bible or Christianity, desire to grow in the faith or would like to meet new friends, we welcome you. Wed 6-7.30pm, St Christopher’s Church. 92 Weld St. Ph Guan 0221642782/ Mandy 022 4326886.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 10-11.30am to support each other. Regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment. Ph Alistair Crawford 0272883032.

MARLBOROUGH VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM Sun & Wed, 1.30 – 3.30pm, Brayshaw Park, Arthur Baker Pl, Blenheim. Donation appreciated. Other times by arrangement. Ph Bill 0275 784 322.

BLENHEIM PETANQUE CLUB Games held at courts, 65A Weld St, Wed 1-3pm & Sun 10am-12pm. Ph/Text John 021979323.

LIONS’ CLUB OF BLENHEIM Serving the community over sixty years. Would you like to know more about the Lion’s club or are interested in becoming a Lion.

Tea meetings held 2nd & 4th Wed. Ph Delphine Lee 0299425004 or Helen Williams 0211458572.

THURSDAY PICTON BRIDGE CLUB 6.50pm Port Marlborough Pavilion. Ph Judy 021685348.

KEEP U MOVING Gentle Walking Exercise for Seniors.

11.30am-12.30pm St Christopher’s Church Hall. $3.

92 Weld St. Ph 0213852333. Email donna@stchristophers.co.nz COMPANIONS Ages 65+. 1st Thurs of the month.

1pm. Harvest Life Church, 22 Nelson St. Ph Avon 035792440, Lorraine 035781240, or Shirley 035783728.

COPD SUPPORT & EXERCISE GROUP Tailored for people with breathlessness. Every 2nd & 4th Thurs 1.15pm. Redwoodtown Community Hall, Cnr Weld & Cleghorn St. Ph Diana 0272105780/Gillian 0274545102.

SOCIAL BADMINTON Thurs morning 9am-12noon Simcox Stadium Batty’s Rd. $6. All adults welcome.

Ph Cathy 021503348 PICTON TABLE TENNIS for adults 10am-12pm. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Rd. $4. Morning tea included. Ph Ernest 0275888453.

MARLBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 2nd Thurs of month, 7.30pm, EOC, 4 Wither Rd. For all interested in Amateur Radio, Electronics & Emergency Communications.

KNIT & NATTER Blenheim Library every 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month. 10am-12noon. All welcome.

Bring your yarn & have a yarn. For info ph Sue 5785317.

FRIDAY RENWICK SOCIAL TENNIS every Fri 4.30-6.30pm

weather permitting. Members $2, visitors $5. 10 Uxbridge St (behind Bowling Club) Ph Leigh Andrews 0211913034. Visit FB page for upcoming events.

PICTON NEWCOMERS NETWORK ‘SUNDOWNERS’ 5-6pm at Café Cortado on the waterfront.

New to town? Need help to settle in? Interested in local activities? We can help! Ph Cathy - Coordinator 0210451799 or email picton@newcomers.co.nz LINK Fun, board games & afternoon tea in the lounge at Nativity Centre, 76 Alfred St every Fri 1pm.

Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph 5783909 for info.

UPBEAT ORCHESTRA All ages. Instruments. From beginner-grade 5. St Ninians Church Hall, Alabama Rd every Fri 5-6.30pm. E: upbeatorchestra@gmail. com MARLBOROUGH WOMEN’S CLUB AVO 2-4p.m.

Guest speakers. $5. AT. 12 Battys Rd. Ph Dianne 0212147757.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY PICTON DAWN CHORUS Checking volunteer trap lines, walking through native bush. Contact Esther 03 928 4957 ext 1. volunteering@pictondawnchorus. nz MARLBOROUGH QUILTERS meeting 2nd Sat of the month at Marlb Vintage & Farm Machinery, Brayshaw Park 10am-4 pm. Join us to learn quilting or bring your own projects. Sewing Machines available.

Newcomer’s welcome. Liz 0212067382.

BAHÁ’Í DEVOTIONS 1st & 3rd Sun, 10.30-11.15am, Marl Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, 12th Lane.

Blenheim. Cnr Farmers carpark. www.bahai.org THE ROADHOUSE BREAKFAST for car enthusiasts of all genres. 1st Sun of month, Riverlands Roadhouse, coffee cart on site, cafe has great food. 100+ cars at each of first two events.

BLENHEIM ROTARY BOOTSALE MARKET Railway Station carpark, Sat 8am-12pm. Blenheim Rotary Bootsale operating over 25 years, funds to local/ international projects. New or used items, plants, food, coffee carts welcome. See bootsalemarket on Facebook.

MARLBOROUGH STROKE CLUB a voluntary organisation dedicated to the wellbeing of those who have experienced a stroke, and to the support of their caregivers. We offer support, friendship & education with various meetings held each month. Ph Vyvienne Dunlop 5783837 or 021929955.

MARLBOROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB committed to seeing mountain biking flourish in Marlborough. We hold regular rides suitable for all levels of fitness & ability. Including back country expeditions, easy local rides, more serious mountain bike races.

Marlboroughmountainbike@gmail.com.

BLENHEIM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Interested in Family History Research & building your Family Tree?

Contact us for advice & assistance. Informal gatherings held 3rd Sun of month, 1.30–3pm, Family History Rooms, Brayshaw Park. Ph Lauri 578 8385.

MARLBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET A&P showgrounds, 9am-12pm Sun, local fresh & seasonal produce & products.

REDWOOD MARKET Redwood Tavern car park, Cleghorn St. Sat, 8am-12pm. Plants, garden products, flowers, crafts including handmade soaps, cards & jewellery. Raising money for your community.

PICTON RAIL & SAIL on the Foreshore. Mini train rides & yachts from 20 cents. Every Sun & the school holiday’s, subject to weather.

BLENHEIM RIVERSIDE RAILWAY Runs 1st & 3rd Sun of the month. We have Eftpos. Facebook / Riverside Railway.

KETO SUPPORT GROUP meet Sat fortnightly (approx. beginning & mid-month) 10am. Revival Café, Springlands. Informal gathering of folk interested in this dietary practice. No charge, no obligation but the coffee’s great! For info Ph 0275057774.

REPAIR CAFÉ We’ll fix your small repair on site. Sewing, darning, bikes, small furniture, wooden items, toys, electronics & mobile phones. 9am-12noon.

25th Nov (Monthly, every 4th Sat). John’s Kitchen, 2 Redwood St. Donations accepted.

GENERAL GROUPS CUDDON CYCLING MARL Track cycling, end of Brewer St. Mon & Fri 5.30-7pm. Loan bikes, coaching & tuition available. Contact Chris 03-5780433 or Warren 021663910 for more info. www.cyclingmarlborough.co.nz SIT AND BE FIT Tues & Thurs 1.15pm $2. Riversdale Community House. Ph 5780469 / 0223007342.

MARLBOROUGH GUILD OF WOODWORKERS Mon 9am-12pm, 7-9pm. Wed 9am-12pm. Sat 9am12pm. wooden toys, projects. 1st Sun monthly 1-4pm. Brayshaw Park. Ph Philip 5705188.

WORKING BEE – TE WHANAU HOU GROVETOWN LAGOON plant/weed/mulch Wed 9.30-11.30am.

Thurs 1.30-3pm. Ph Rosanne 0210709267; & every 2nd Sun (12th Nov) meet at Wairau Rowing Club, Steam Wharf Rd, Grovetown. 9:30am-12pm followed by a BBQ. E: Justine Johnsonmarlborough@ gmail.com ULYSSES CLUB Coffee 10am every Sat, at The Runway Café. For info on other rides, E: marlborough@ ulysses.org.nz or visit marlborough.ulysses.org.nz.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Thurs /Sat 7-8pm. Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. WEEKLY STEADY AS YOU GO CLASSES Mon 10.3011.30am The Foundry, John St. Tues 1.30– 2.30pm, Union Parish, 40 Broadway, Picton. (2 doors down from Police Station). Tues 11.30am-12.30 St Christophers Hall, Redwoodtown. Wed 1.30-2.30pm, Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim. For more info ph Age Concern office 5793457.

Cost Blenheim $2 per class. Picton $3 per class.

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST Have difficulty getting to medical appointments in NELSON? This trust was created to carry people to Nelson for medical appointments. Email soundsvehicle@gmail.com or Ph 5741311.

AA MEETINGS Marlborough area. Ring alcoholics anonymous for help to stop drinking. Ph 0800229 6757. www.aa.org.nz. Meetings: 7.30pm Mon, Plunket Rooms, 21 Bythell St / 7.30pm Wed Picton Model Railway, 1 Picton Wharf / 7.30pm Fri St Luke’s Church Hall, 20 Ferry Creek Rd, Spring Creek / 7.55am Sat Salvation Army Rm, 35 George St / 7.30pm Sun at Church, 54 High St, Renwick.

RENWICK MENZ SHED 54 High St Renwick. Left of church. MT provided. Tues 8.30am-2pm. Fri 8.30am12. Ph Dave 02102282592.

PICTON MEN’S COMMUNITY SHED 2 Market St. Wed 8.30am-2.30pm. Sat 8.30am-12pm Ph Bill Rogers 5735507 or Rex 021469191. A place of welcome for Picton’s menfolk.

BLENHEIM MENZ SHED 4 Dillons Point Rd, Bright Centre Complex. Where men of all ages meet to just chill out or do projects for themselves or the community. We provide equipment, tools & workspace for most woodwork & metalwork projects. Open Sat 9am-12noon. Mon & Thurs 1-4pm. Ph Dave 0212340057.

MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB Parker St. Every Sun 3-5pm. Social Tennis Non-Members $2 All welcome.

Ph Joanna 0275786436

SENIORNET MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Linkwater Hall, Queen Charlotte Drive. Tutors for people 50+ needing assistance with computer/smart phone. Ph Ian Cameron (03)5742558 to arrange.

BARNABAS CHURCH BLENHEIM 4pm Sun service.

St Ninians Church, corner Riley Cres & Alabama Rd. barnabas.org.nz.

BROOKLYN CROQUET CLUB Tues, Thurs, Sat, 1pm Golf Croquet, Whitehead Park grounds, Brooklyn Dr. Mallets supplied.

MARLBOROUGH ASSOCIATED MODELLERS SOCIETY miniature train rides $2. 1st & 3rd Sun of month.

Model yacht & boat sailing Sun, 1pm-4pm, Brayshaw Park.

MARLBOROUGH TRAMPING CLUB A very active club. Mid-week, Sunday trips, overnight & extended trips. Info at www.marlboroughtrampingclub.co.nz or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES FOR SALE

SITUATIONS VACANT

Mini Buses for Hire

FIRE WOOD Macrocarpra

SUPERVISORS & RUNNERS

We require someone who has had experience working in a school office environment, with the knowledge of finance, Xero, Edpay, a passion for children and enjoys supporting and assisting whanau and visitors to our school.

per 3m3 load $300

DELIVERED Phone 03 572 8732 or text 021 066 1468

8 to 12 seaters - Later Models Clean • Tidy • Reliable • Long or short term

WANTED

nelson Mini Bus Hire

POSTCARDS, OLD TOYS

email: bookings@motorhomerentalsnz.co.nz

0800 696 686

The role will also involve, overseeing and organising sports teams and events.

www.nelsonminibushire.co.nz

Hours are 27 per week from 22 January 2024 (or to be negotiated).

STAMPS / COINS and collectables

$ WANTED TO BUY $

Office Administrator

021 1388 949

Please send CV and cover letter outlining your strengths to principal@renwick.school.nz by 10 November 2023. Job description available.

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CONTACT US TODAY! Community Law Marlborough’s office will be closed for our national hui from Tuesday 31st October, reopening Monday 6th November 2023.

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