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By Adam PoulopoulosIt’s hard enough cycling more than

100 kilometres with your vision, but one Blenheim man is looking forward to completing it without it.

Dennis Wells (pictured), an osteo-path at Springlands Health, will ride on the back of a tandem bike with friend Kim Thomas at the Forrest GrapeRide tomorrow.

The duo are aiming to beat the four-hour barrier for the one-lap, 101 kilometre course, having just missed it on their previous two attempts.

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Blind man to race in GrapeRide

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BROugHt tO yOu By: Competitors are being asked to take care on the roads when the Forrest GrapeRide takes place tomorrow.

All roads will be open to all traffic at all times, but there will be lane closures managed by traffic controllers on State Highway 6 at Renwick in the vicinity of

Condors Bend Road, and State Highway 1 on Grove Bridge.

There will be 30 km/h speed restrictions in various locations throughout the day.

Marlborough Roads highway manager Frank Porter said motorists should expect delays travelling west on Queen Charlotte

Drive, and to travel from west to east if possible.

If you want to watch the race on Saturday, your best option is to line Old Renwick Road or anywhere along State Highway 1 from Blenheim to Picton.

Traffic plan surrounding GrapeRide

Continued from page 1Dennis was born with partial

sight, affected with a genetic condition called retinitis pig-mentosa.

His condition deteriorated until he went into hospital in 1999 for an operation.

“I had work done to fix it, but it took it away instead,” he said.

“They said there was a two in 1000 chance of losing my sight. Maybe I should have bought a lotto ticket instead.”

Dennis has been in Blenheim for three years since moving

from Whangerei. This year is the first he has

trained for the event. Wendy Hughes from Ignite

Fitness and Lynne Haines from AvantiPlus have helped get him into better shape.

He hoped the 9am rides every Sunday would help him beat his previous best.

“It was slow in 2012. Four hours and 44 minutes from memory.

“Last year we did a little better, four hours 16 minutes, and 14th out of 20 tandems.

He said crashing was a pos-

sibility, but he wanted to enjoy the ride.

“I keep my metaphorical eyes open.

“For me they don’t really matter. I just love getting out there.

“You get into the semi-rural part of the course and you’ve got the sun on your back, getting exercise, and you’re in good company.”

Yesterday the ten-lap riders, including Di Chesmar (pic-tured) began their ride.

The bulk of the field is set to leave tomorrow.

Blind man to race in tomorrow’s grapeRide

By Kristy MartinA 44-year-old male driver was

taken to hospital after his car crashed and ended up on its roof in Blenheim yesterday.

Police are investigating whether a medical condition contributed to the crash, at the Sinclair Street and Horton Street roundabout.

Lunchtime traffic was dis-rupted for almost an hour after the Toyota Hilux collided with a Honda CRV about 11.35am.

It is understood both vehicles were travelling south on Sinclair Street when the Toyota clipped the Honda and sent it careering

into a light pole.Police said the Toyota did not

appear to brake.The Toyota flipped and landed

on its roof near the skate park, while the Honda came to rest in a patch of vegetation on the southern side of the roundabout.

The female driver of the Honda was not injured and the Toyota driver was treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to Wairau Hospital.

Emergency crews briefly closed one lane to traffic, causing a backlog of vehicles, while they cleaned up the scene.

Crash flips car onto roof

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inbriefWater ban lifted

Renwick water restrictions have been lifted.

The recent rain, and the rising aquifer levels, means the restrictions are no longer necessary.

Renwick residents are asked to continue good water conservation habits and use water wisely to avoid any need to reinstate the restrictions.

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Youth aWardsYouth Affairs Minister Nikki

Kaye is asking New Zealanders to recognise outstanding young community members and nominate them for a Youth Week 2014 Award.

“I am creating these awards for this year’s Youth Week to recognise and celebrate young people aged 12-24 who have contributed to their community in a significant way,” she said.

Youth Week 2014 Award nomina-tions can be made on the Ministry of Youth Development website and close at 9am on April 28, 2014.

Clubs evaCuatedDozens of people had to be evacu-

ated from the Clubs of Marlborough when a smoke detector was acti-vated during the popular quiz night on Wednesday.

Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Rob Dalton said two trucks were sent to the clubs, on Alfred Street, after the alarm was sounded about 7.40pm.

Fire crews searched the building and found it to be a false alarm before the patrons were allowed back inside.

By Kristy MartinThe majority of people who

made submissions about the future of the two Blenheim sec-ondary schools prefer single-sex education.

Of the 357 public submissions received, 63 per cent were in favour of retaining the single sex system.

Three options for the redevel-opment of Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College have been gained from the submissions and these will now be considered by the Minis-try of Education.

Option one involves two single sex colleges co-located on one site, with shared faculties and re-sources, which could also include a tertiary education provider, such as Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, on the same site.

The second option would see both colleges remain where they are but refurbished and redevel-oped fix leaky and structurally

unsound buildings.The third option that tabled is

one purpose-built co-education college.

These options came from a report compiled by facilitator Janet Kelly as a result of the submissions received from the public.

Three further options were also put forward in the report, but have since been dismissed by the col-lege boards and principals, who met with ministry representatives last week.

When it came to the submis-sions, 31 respondents identified themselves as staff from MBC, while only seven were from MGC.

Among the other submitters were 159 community members, 160 parents/grandparents and two current students.

Ms Kelly’s report states that the majority of respondents sup-ported some form of change and saw the benefits to be gained by sharing and collaborating

between the colleges and closer links to NMIT.

“By pooling resource, they could afford the best facilities, at-tract specialist teachers and invest in the best teaching resources,” the report said.

One third, 33 per cent, of re-spondents supported a combina-tion of co-education and single-sex, while 29 per cent supported a single site or close proximity to each other.

One quarter preferred a co-education college, while only eight per cent favoured a junior high/senior high option.

A key concern when it came to any possible merger of the schools was adequate space for the 2000 students.

“From both the submissions and the public meetings it was very clear people did not believe Marlborough Girls’ Colege site on its own was big enough for the two colleges to fit and still have space for sport and recreation,” the report said.

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Vandals have caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to trucks at the Dominion Salt Works at Lake Grassmere by supergluing door locks, puncturing radiators, slashing tyres, cutting airlines and spraying offensive messages over the cabs of the vehicles.

Blenheim Police are seeking information from the public to help identify those responsible for the crime, which occurred overnight on Wednesday.

Constable Brett Burns said the large dump trucks belonging to a private contractor were parked in an open area and suffered extensive damage.

He estimated the bill for the damage to be in the vicinity of $25,000.

The incident happened between 6pm on Wednesday and 7am Thursday and police want to hear from anyone who was in the area and saw suspicious activity, or anyone who has informa-tion about a motive for the attack.

Those with information should call Constable Brett Burns at Blenheim Police Station on (03) 578 5279.

Information can also be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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BusinessinbriefBusiness

Business after 5 The next Business After 5 meeting will be

held at Hans Herzog Estate later this month. The event begins at 5:30pm on Thursday,

April 10, beginning with wine. A tour of the estate will follow. For more information contact the

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

entries openLocal carpentry apprentices are being

encouraged to enter the running for the 2014 Carters Apprentice of the Year.

Entries opened on Tuesday, and close on June 12.

Entrants go into the draw to win the 2014 Apprentice of the Year title, and a share of $100000 worth of prizes.

Hopefuls can enter at the apprentice of the year website.

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By Adam PoulopoulosImproving market conditions

has driven the owner of a well-known Marlborough lodge to put the property up for sale.

Furneaux Lodge, in Queen Charlotte Sound, has been placed on the market by owner Geoff Faulkner.

The lodge, which is on sale through a tender process, has a capital value of $2.75 million.

Tenders close on April 28. Mr Faulkner said a variety of

factors led to the property being put up for sale after nine years.

“We take the view there was a lot of uncertainty around tourism assets at the Top of the South prior to 2014 because in the decline in numbers during the last few years.

“Now, the ferries will con-tinue to run through Picton, the Australian market is showing signs of recovery and there’s an increasing level of demand from the Asian market.”

The lodge includes accom-modation, a bar and restaurant,

a formal dining area and access to a range of outdoor activities.

During Mr Faulkner’s owner-ship he has undertaken several renovation projects, including installing new units, and the property was made four stars in 2009.

“We’ve renovated, replaced, repaired and upgraded.

“It’s been a good project,” he said.

So far, both domestic and international inquiries have been received.

Bayleys Marlborough salesper-son Glenn Dick, who is handling the sale, said the property was ideally placed for those looking to experience the Queen Char-lotte Track.

“This is a multifaceted prop-erty combining several revenue streams within a hugely popular tourist destination.

“Queen Charlotte Track re-ceives up to 25000 walkers, kayakers and boat travelers each year, providing a steady flow of visitors to the region.”

Early estimates suggest prices vineyards will receive a mid-dling sum of money for each tonne of grapes this year.

St Clair Family Estate owner/operator Neal Ibbotson said the price for his sauvignon blanc grapes is likely to be around $1600 a tonne.

“That price reflects where we think the market is at the moment, and it’s pretty similar to last year.

“It’s about halfway between the high price in 2008 and the low price in 2009.”

Prices will not be officially confirmed until February 2015 by the New Zealand Wine-growers Association.

Mr Ibbotson said it was hard to generalise about the money being spent.

“Some wineries pay higher and some lower. Some pay bo-nuses and some pay discounts.”

He said pinot noir grapes were generally the most dear, fetching about $2800 a tonne.

Despite the prices, many vineyards have not been pick-ing all their grapes due to crop

restrictions. Fromm winemaker Hatsch

Karberer said the decision to restrict had several benefits.

“The aim of crop restrictions is to have higher quality, not a low capacity.

“It would become a capacity problem if they picked more than they agreed, and it would also represent a dilution in

quality.” Mr Karberer hoped growers

had learned from the 2008 vintage, when too many grapes picked, and lower-quality wine was sold at lower prices.

Wine Marlborough general manager Marcus Pickens said buyers and growers were stick-ing to the paperwork.

“It’s been a very generous

harvest. “There are some contracts

that state the buy takes ‘x’ amount of grapes off the grower.

“It’s pretty well measured-out, and I think both parties are generally pretty happy when growers reach that contracted amount.

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By Adam Poulopoulos It is all change at Wairau Podiatry at the moment, as

the business gets a new building, a new name and a new staff member.

The business is moving from its current base on High Street to the corner of Charles and Seymour Streets on Monday (pictured).

On the same day its name changes to Blenheim Podia-try, and new full-time podiatrist Kaylene Mooiman starts after moving from Auckland.

Co-owner Matthew Franken said he was looking forward to moving into a new building after seven years.

"It's always been a little small but we lacked a suitable building to move into.

"We refitted and stayed here but City Hotel's coming down, and we share a party wall, so I thought we'd get out a while.

"We're 50 metres on one side of the Sun office now, and we'll be 50 metres on the other side after the move!"

Blenheim Podiatry will be sharing their building with the Blue Door and the Freemasons Marlborough Lodge.

On his new staff member, Mr Franken said the business was now in an ideal situation.

"Three podiatrists will be perfect. Historically that's all Blenheim's ever had."

Painting was still being done on the building yesterday, and Matt hopes the business will be all shifted in over the weekend.

Business’s new feet-ureswine acQuisitions

Marlborough wine company Mud House has finalised a deal which will see five of its wine brands bought by an Australian company.

Accolade Wines announced the deal in November, and confirmed it on Tuesday.

The group hopes to use its global reach to grow the brands.

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PoST office iNefficieNTIs there a conspiracy designed to

destroy the post office? Why oh why would any right-minded business change to make things more difficult for their customers??? Specifically - the PO Box door is locked - enter the pin - use your key to unlock the box but wait - to get your parcel you now have to go wait in the worlds longest line in the post office surrounded by other irate customers wondering what went wrong.

It used to be easy, what happened?

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D’urvilles, had a crap meal there the other nite culd have done nicer at home! and as for the Superior Waiter don’t get me started! A Giant rip off!

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GeT your voice heardI would like to give a big thanks to txt

talk, you guys have printed 90% of my txts, which has allowed other readers to view some valued opinions. it must be hard choosing the txts to print, also frustrating, of those txts you agree with but can’t print for legal reasons. great that people have someware to have there voice heard. cheers guys!!! chaNGe Will kill SofTBall

Watz up with the mdc. want 2 move the softball park 2 landsdown at the back of it in grass paddocks where there is nothing else no skin diamond. We got sum boiz make it in 2 NZ Black soxs. Its going 2 kill softball in blenheim. we be better 2 stay at a an p park an make do wat we got there.

NeW recycliNG ceNTreI hope the issue of a new library has

been dumped. if they want to spend our money set up a fully functional recycling plant that can process everything (OR-GANICS) especially. it cost me $12.00 a fortnight to have mine collected. DENO.

iNdicaTe PleaSeHi, I am a young mum of 3 and I would

just like to say to all Blenheim drivers that they need to learn the road code. I am sick of us young people getting the blame for causing accidents. The amount of near misses iv had at roundabout cuz of people not indicating or indicating the wrong direction when they go straight is rediculas! People also need to learn to stop at stop signs as well. Have some consideration Blenheim people and indicate!

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SofTBall aT a&PKeep softball diamond at a&p park

allowd them to keep dea hm turf dont make them leave hm wen they dnt hav sheds or anything to use wea they want to move them at lansdwn park there nuffin dea for them they need dea skin diamon at home ground.

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New driving language. Locally called BLEMISH. STOP means “not likely”, GIVE WAY means “not if you’re there first”, INDICATE means “ use yur finger even if wrong” and MERGE - gosh “is there such a word?” Now we are talking traffic lights and still to master roundabouts! Come on folks, prove you really passed your licence. We all learn, but not by accident!

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and friends who celebrated Ray’s 80th birthday with us. It was amazing!!

Dear Ed,Welcome… to locals and visitors alike,arriving by motorhome, caravan, or bike.To Marfells, seaside camping at its best;walk, bike, fish, swim, or relax, have a rest.Many fish be to caught out there in the kelp,for expert advice, ask a ‘local’ for help.Take a walk thru the camp, up the hill to the lime,where Yealand’s trucks load to compost the vines.Or walk ninety minutes, if you are so bold,to Cape Campbell Lighthouse, a sight to behold.At low tide, quad bikes go round Mussel Point,for crayfish and paua, their plates to anoint.And talking of food, there’s wild silver beet,up the hills, along the beach... it’s yummy to eat.Just south of Seddon, the quake scarred the land,“Sorry, camp closed”… DOC’s interim stand.Slips cleared from the road and cracks to mend,the camp then reopened for Labour Weekend.No dogs, no fires and pay your camp feefor flush toilets, cold showers and time by the sea.Pack In and Pack Out is the camp motto here,take away litter, butts and the tops to your beer.We’ve done our camp duties thru sun, wind and rain,cleaning toilets, collecting fees and the camp to maintain.Thanks Pam and Tim, who came without fail,to deliver DOC stores and our personal mail.And to Shona and Ivan, our co-hosts from Ward,your awesome generosity, we wish to applaud.We’re now back to our travels, retirement is nigh,time for farewells and a tearful goodbye.Six months at Marfells, has got under our skin,whenever we’re passing, we’ll surely pop in.Give Way at the train track, check left and check right,pass salt lakes, wandering stock and the camp is in sight! By Summer 2014 co-hosts Angie and Brooke.

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hamish ryan, hayley hefford, holly lyall, Brent hefford and ollie Baker gather at Speights ale house to watch the delayed stream of the 2013 World uiM jet Boat Marathon on Sky Sport. Brent along with john derry who owns the ale house, won the marathon last year.

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• Bepreparedwhendrivingatsunriseorsunset.

• Beparticularlycareful inwinter,becausethesunislowerinthesky.

• Keep your windscreenclean,insideandout.

• Wear sunglasses whendriving with the sun inyoureyes.

• Useyourcar’ssunvisorstoblockthesun.

• Considerpullingoverandwaitforafewminutesuntilyoureyesadjust.

Driving tips

Crash driver fleesAdriverwhofled the sceneof a crash in

BlenheimonWednesdaywaslaterarrested.At3.15pm,thecarlostcontrolandcrashed

intoapowerpoleonGirlingAvenue.Ashorttimelater,policearrestedthe22-year-

olddriveratanaddressonKarinaCrescent.Theman,asicknessbeneficiary,wascharged

withdrivingwhileforbidden,dangerousdriv-ingandoperatingamotorvehiclecausingasustainedlossoftraction.

An18-year-oldunemployedmanwasalsoarrestedatthataddress.

Police had gone there to investigate thecrashwhentheteenagershowedupandbeganthreateningpeople.

Hewaschargedwithdisorderlybehaviour.BothmenwillappearintheBlenheimDistrict

CourtonApril7.

Out Of OrderAt11.30pmonWednesday,a37-year-oldmale

chefwasarrestedinGroveRoadfordisorderlybehaviour.

Hewashelduntilhewassoberandreleasedwithapre-chargewarning.

vehiCle vandalOvernightonApril2,vandalsstruckavehicle

parkedinMullerRoad.Theysmashedawindow,whichsoundedthe

car’salarm,beforeleavingthescene.Nothingwastakenfromthevehicle.

Caught in the aCtAthiefwhostoleapurseandGoProcamera

fromacarparkednearGramado’srestaurantonMainStreethasbeencaughtonCCTV.

The incident occurred on March 30 andpoliceareintheprocessoftryingtoidentifytheoffender.

teen burglarEarlierthisweek,a15-year-oldboywastaken

intocustodyandwaschargedwiththeburglaryofaCharlesStreetaddressandbreakingintoavehicleparkedonBeaverRoad.

HehasbeenreferredtotheBlenheimYouthAidSection.

TheyouthwasreleasedintothecareofhisfamilyandwasduetoappearintheBlenheimYouthCourtonWednesday.

POt fumes A25-year-oldlabourerwasarrested

inFreswickStreetafterpolicecar-riedoutavehiclestopandcouldsmellastrongodourcomingfromthevehicle.

Themanwaschargedwithpos-session of cannabis for supply,possessionofequipmenttocultivatecannabisandpossessionofutensilstoconsumemethamphetamine.

Hewasheldincustodytoappearincourt.

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By Kristy MartinSunstrike is causinghead-

achesfordrivers,particularlyduringharvest,whenslowandheavy traffic isalreadyclog-gingtheroads.

Policeareurgingallmotoriststoslowdownandbecareful,especiallywhendrivingeastbetweenRenwicktoBlenheiminthemorning,whenthesunislowinthesky.

Therehavebeenanumberofrecentcrashesbelieved tobetheresultofsunstrike,includ-inga truckandcarcollisionoutsideMarlboroughAirport.

SergeantBarrieGreenallof

MarlboroughHighwayPatrolsaidsunstrikewasnormalatthistimeofyearandwaspar-ticularlybadonOldRenwick,New Renwick and MiddleRenwick roads andRapauraRoad.

Headviseddrivers to slowdown.

“Beawareofthepossibilityof sunstrikeanddon’tbrakeheavily.

“Gentlyslowyourselfdownand ensure there is enoughroom between you and thedriveraheadofyou.

“Always have decent sun-glassestohandanduseyour

sunvisorifyoucan.“Sunstrike isminimised if

youhaveacleanwindscreeninsideandout.

“It is important todrive totheroadyousee,nottheroadyouknow.”

Drivers should also keepwatch forschoolchildrenandnotbeinahurrytogettowork.

“Justbe late,”SgtGreenallsaid.

“Attheendoftheday,what’stheworstthatcanhappen?”

Thosewhowillinglydrovewith an obstructed wind-screen, suchas fogor frost,couldreceivea$150fine.

Drivers warned of sunstrike

sergeant barrie greenall of marlborough highway Patrol warns road users to drive to the road you see, not the road you know.

8 Friday April 4, 2014 SunThe 5 minutes with:

Gary spence

marlborough emergency management emergency services Officer

Q What is your favourite food?

Q What makes you smile?

A My two teenage children being nice to each other.

Q What’s your pet hate?

AParents who treat their kids badly.

Q Your favoured holiday destination?

ATe Mahia, Marlborough Sounds.

Q What’s your favourite music?

A Jazz funk.

Q What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

A I used to work in advertising.

Q What’s next on your wish list?

A Only been in Blenheim 14 months, so meeting people is good.

Q A saying you like to live by?

A What you put out is what you get back.

A My mother’s curried sausages

A Jack Nicholson.

Q Who would you invite to dinner?

Ladies, get ready to be breathless as Manpower Australia heads to Blenheim later this month.

Direct from Vegas and a sellout tour in

Australia, the world-renowned male revue show brings its world class costumes, state-of-the art lighting and dynamic dance routines to the Floor Pride Civic Theatre

on April 21 at 7.30pm.The chiselled line-up even includes two

homegrown Kiwi talents, Aiden and Dave.Tickets for the 18+ event are now on sale.

Time for a girls’ night out?

Picton Little Theatre will celebrate 50 years of plays and entertainment later this year.

The Picton Drama Club moved into the build-ing in 1964, and a week of shows and displays later this year will be put on to celebrate.

The Club performed their first ever play, “Crystal Clear,” on July 22, 1964, and the first of four shows this year will take place on the same date.

Shows will also be performed on the follow-ing two nights, and Saturday, July 26.

On the Friday, a celebration dinner and costume parade will be held, while a chat session and memorabilia display will be held on Sunday.

The theatre itself has actually existed for longer than 50 years.

Known as Forresters Hall for many years, it was built during the 1880s and was owned by the builders, the Forresters Lodge and the New Zealand Labour Party before the drama club moved in.

Little Theatre hits big milestone

Blenheim’s Gigatown campaign is heading from the palm of your hand to the bar this week as efforts continue to be made to improve our position.

All are invited to what is being called ‘the tweetup, meetup and twitterthon,’ to be hosted at Yard Bar on Wednesday evening.

The event begins at 5:30pm. It is being promoted as a way

of meeting other #gigatownbln users.

Gigatown is a promotion run by telecommunications company

Chorus. The town with the most

hits on social media will be-

come the first in the southern hemisphere to receive one gigabit per second internet.

Marlborough was one of eight New Zealand regions to experience a decrease in GDP in 2013.

Figures released by Statistics New Zealand show our GDP fell slightly from $2035 million in 2012 to $2032 million last year.

It is thought the 2012/2013 drought, the worst the country’s experienced since 1946, was responsible for the decline in many rural areas nationwide.

Marlborough’s 2013 GDP per capita of $44357 was down on the national average of $47532.

Our top top industry was manufacturing, with 15.6 per cent.

Canterbury, with 6 per cent, and Auckland with 3.3 per cent had the highest GDP increases of the fifteen regions around the country.

GDP falls slightly

Tweet for Gigatown


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- weekend event guide -Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Friday 4 April 2014

Karaoke D.J Tweek 7pm Picton RSA free admission all welcome

Zirka Circus Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads,Today 7:00pm Saturday 2 & 7pm Sunday 1 & 4.30pm. Bookings Ph 0800 294752

The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, PictonOpen every day from 9am. Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Sit and Be Fit with SueExercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. $2.00 per session. Phone Sue: 578 0469

Sit and Be Fit with JeanetteFree exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Picton EcoWorld Touch a Tuatara see a Penguin, get up close and have fun discovering some amazing animals that live on Middle-earth making New Zealand, “the youngest land in the world”, Unique. Open every day from 9.30am.

QuestIntermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm. Prue: 578 8888.

Tai ChiToday and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666.

Picton Museum10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

The Diversion GalleryOpen noon-5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

Saturday 5 April 2014

Eastern States Speedway Marlborough Saloon Champs also featuring grass carts, TQ’S and stockcars. Gates open 6pm

The Forrest GrapeRideThe South Island’s biggest and most popular recreational cycling event. The classic course

traverses a 101km circuit through some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer and has been described as a ride through nature’s photo album. Phone: 027 466 9671

The Raw Recruit (Anzac Concert) Presented by Marlborough District Bass Band Today 7.30pm and Sun 2pm in the Floor Pride Civic Theatre. Commemorating the start of the WW1 100 years ago. Performances Mike Ford and coming talent from local regions. Ph 0800 224 224

Marlborough Harriers The scratch races at the Taylor Dam cross-country course at 2:00 pm. Race briefing will be held at 1:45 pm. Scratch races give the club handicappers a good idea of where to posi-tion runners for the up-coming handicapped races. Volunteers are needed for course-set up 12.30 Phone 035778307 Cell 021463922

Marlborough Artisan Market 9.30-1.30pm Wynen Street Carpark includes a range of stalls, including fruit and vegetables, woodwork, handicrafts, pottery, soaps, lavender products, toiletries, oils and wines, nuts and flowers.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Sta-tion car park, Grove Rd, Phone John 578 3918.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 5782471

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building rela-tionships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 5781835

Pregnancy Yoga9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

Picton Men’s Shed Every Saturday 10am to 1pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Plants and garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am to 1pm.

Kapahaka for Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm. All welcome.

Sun 6 April 2014

Daylight Savings Finishes. Time to wind your clocks back an Hour

Marlborough Craft FestivalMarlborough Girls College, Nelson St fields. Entry cost: $5 for Adults/ Families. Children Free, Stall holders Free. Free music entertain-ment from 10am - 2pm. EFTPOS will be available. Contact Marlborough Girls Ph. 520 8448 for more info.

Zonta Club Brunch A Glass of bubbles, an inspirational speaker and the good company of local women who want to make a difference. 10am-12. for more info and venue call 5447053.

Sounds, Salmon & Songbirds Only four dates left to go. Jump onboard in Picton, stop off at Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanc-tuary and Ruakaka salmon farm to feed the salmon. Free tastings along the way. Fantastic half day out. Info and Bookings 03 577 9997

Marl Kennel Assn. Ribbon parade Clubgrounds Omaka. Entries 10.15 judging 11am. Spectators welcome Ph Sharon 5785311

Ulysses lunch ride To the Wairau Pub. Meet at Railway Stn at 11.15 ride departs at 11.30

Riverside RailwayTrain departs Brayshaw Station at 1.45 and 3.00pm for Beaver Station and return. Fares Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome

Renwick Anglican Community Church54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850

Summer Farmers’ Market 9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcas-ing the best of what Marlborough has to offer.

St Luke’s Anglican ChurchFerry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am. Ph Rev Derek 5785050

Picton Rotary ClubCar Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am-1pm every Sunday. Contact Sheira 5737390

Pony Club at GroundsNew Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.

Tramping ClubMary 5728762.

If you have an event contact Liz at The Sun on 5777 868

Buddhism for Modern Life10am, 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

Marlborough Guild of WoodworkersBrayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral ClubBook sale today 9am - 4pm. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil col-lection, work room and books. Free admission.

Associated Modellers SocietyMinature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Prk, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm till 4pm $2

UP AND COMING EVENTS

THURSDAY 10 April 2014THE ROYAL VISIT 11am Wreath laying ceremony at Blenheim Clock Tower and public walk through Seymour Square. 1.15pm Flying Day at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre with Sir Peter Jackson.

www.mctt.co.nz • [email protected] • (03) 520 8560

Amazing shows this summer

MArl District BrAss BAnD – the rAw recruitSaturday 5th April @ 7.30pm

Sunday 6th April @ 2pm Early Bird Prices until 31st March

Adult $22 Conc (65+) $17 Child (u18)$5

the ABBA showMonday 14th April @8pm

Adult $51 Child (u13) $32

stAr sAlsA showcAse 2014

Saturday 12th April @7pmAdult $25 Conc(65+) $15

Infant (u10) $7 Child (10-15) $15

rhys DArBy: Mr ADventureMonday 19th May @ 8pm

NOTE R16Adult $49.50 Conc(65+) $44.50Student (16 - 19 years) $44.40Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton

PHONE (03) 520 8560, [email protected] include booking fee

Transaction fees apply for phone and internet bookings

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9th – 13th April

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Michael Fowler Centre, WellingtonWednesday 16th April 2014 @

8.00pm

pAul pottsAurora Centre Christchurch

Tuesday 29th April @ 7.30pm

AnnieSt James Theatre, WellingtonFri 23rd May – Sun 8th June

Disney on iceCBS Canterbury Arena

Sat 16th August & Sun 17th August

3 shows daily


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Story by Celeste LodewykThere are people who do not possess a

fear of insects, large or small but unfortu-nately for my family, I am not one of them!

A mouse scurrying across the floor will see me performing balancing acts on top of the couch, cockroaches cause me to do the ‘flap dance’ shouting “kill it, kill it”, and the mere thought of bed bugs will make the hair stand up on my neck.

But there is one insect, tiny and harmless that really bugs me.

Ants!I won’t run in fear but I get really an-

noyed when I see a trail of them winding across my bench, up the walls, behind the curtain or from whatever tiny crack they come out of.

It almost feels like an invasion of one’s safe zone. Knowing they can appear when and where they wish makes my skin crawl.

Does this sound like you?Here are some tips about how you can

combat ants in and around your home.

- Begin by taking a good look around the inside and outside of your house. If you find trails of ants, follow the ants that are carrying food; they will lead you to the entrances of nest sites.

- One of the most effective methods of controlling ants is to lay ant bait. This toxic bait is carried back to the nest and fed to the queen, young and other workers.

- When purchasing ant bait, remember that ants change their feeding habits depending on the needs of the colony.

Liquid ant bait is sugar based and gel bait has a high level of protein. If the ants are not feeding on one, change it for the other.

- After using the bait, spray the interior surfaces with insecticide surface spray. This will kill any ants that walk over it, and the ants that detect it will avoid it so it effectively works as a barrier.

- If ants have been seen in the roof void use a bug bomb to treat this area.

- If all else fails, call in the experts who can locate and treat nesting sites.

In the event of a world disaster there is one species that would most likely survive.

They are not cute, they eat almost anything and can live periods of time without a meal.

It’s the cockroach!Recently residents throughout Marlborough have

reported an increase in cockroach numbers due to the warmer winter experienced in 2013, with many requiring the assistance of pest control companies.

It’s understandable that not many people would be happy to share their home with these critters so in order to get rid of cockroaches, you must first understand them.

After all, despite your best efforts the cockroach is one of nature’s best survivors.

Cockroaches living inside the home need at least two of three things.

Food, water and warmth. With these conditions cockroaches can quickly multiply.

Cockroaches take around a month to reach sexual maturity, when the female gets stressed she lays the young and she can carry 40 young around with her.

And, because they can go for long periods without food, they can hunker down somewhere and wait for the right conditions to re-emerge.

Combine all these facts and you could have a serious cockroach problem!

There are pest products available on the market or for a more thorough and professional approach, it’s best to call in the pest control experts.

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13SunThe Friday April 4, 2014Classifieds advertising PH 03 577 7868

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S t . N i n i a n ’ s Church Hall, 1 Riley Cres Satur-day 5 April 8.00am to 11.30am Lots of bargains for everyone

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Licensed Duty Manager

Springlands Tavern are looking for a Licensed Duty Manager to join

their team. Prefer someone with Pokie experience

and a mature disposition. This is part-time, 20-25 hours a week.

Please call in and see Kim atSpringlands Tavern

Boyce Street, Blenheim

Wine Experience Host Would you like the opportunity to be the best you can be, really make a difference and have a great time doing it? At Lion, our success comes from Great People and Great Brands. We are Australia and New Zealand's leading food and Beverage Company with great brands for every occasion. Due to changes in our staffing we have a vacancy within our Cellar Door in Marlborough, New Zealand. This is a Permanent part time position responsible for providing a wine experience of a world class standard to visitors and private guests at our Winery. Our culture of personal achievement and wellbeing provides the opportunity for a fulfilling career. To find out more about the role and to apply please visit www.lionco.com/people/search-apply/ Click on “view roles in NZ” and search job number: WIT0067 for Wine Experience Host Alternatively please send applications to either: [email protected] or to Kylie, Wither Hills, 211 New Renwick Road, RD2, Blenheim Applications close 11th April 2014

SLACK BALMwww.slackbalm.co.nz

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HOUSESITTERS available mature couple with 2 years experience animal lovers. Ph or txt Barbara 021 054 0249.

Registered Nurse RequiredWe are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team.

The Applicant will need to have the passion to continue to provide the high level of care that is

currently provided to our Residents and have previous experience in the Aged Care Industry.

Contact Lucy Moore, Clinical Nurse Manager on 577 5208 or email [email protected].

Rock Ferry Wines is looking for a reliable, experienced, enthusiastic person to assist in running our kitchen at our busy café, which features fresh seasonal organic food and is open for lunch 7 days a week.

The successful applicant will have previous experience in: • Managingabusykitchen • Orderingandmonitoringsupplies • Workingaspartofateam

The position also requires you to be available for weekends, outside of school hours and school holidays.

If you feel you have the skills this position requires please forward your CV to

[email protected] or write to the Manager,Rock Ferry Wines, PO Box 544, BLENHEIM 7240.

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The Rotary Club of Picton is pleased to announce the re-sounding success of the 11th Annual Mt. Freeth Walk. A picture postcard perfect day to rejoice in the marvel of the Marlborough Sounds and know that the trek to the top is worth every aching muscle for such a wonderful cause.We would like to take this opportunity to thank our spon-sors whose generous donations will go to the Children With Cancer Foundation: Port Marlborough, Century 21 Real Estate of Picton and The Breeze Radio. We also exceedingly grateful for support to the Raffle which will help facilitate our local heroes. Alpine Lodge of Hanmer Springs and the Thermal Pools pass which will make a magic getaway for our winner Kimberlee Tregidga, ITM of Picton whose gear will warm Sandra Grice and Jim’s Auto-motive of Picton who will give Donna Kirsten a reason to be happy mechanic.We are also in debt to Fresh Choice Picton and wish to acknowledge the continued support of our new local gro-cers, Hamish and Heidi Weston who have donated much of the produce for the must have sizzle at the Top of the Mountain, the passionate dedication of Joanna Huntley who began the Walk and sees it through every year, the early rise of Brian Stammers to open the Rugby Club for registration, our volunteers who cook and drive and help facilitate the administration of organization. The local police, fire, ambulance and Department of Conservation services which we can count on every year and Cliff Bow-ers in the middle of it all with cool water to refresh the weary. And, of course, the absolutely fabulous support of Sam and Jasmine Orchard of Sam’s Contracting allowing us the privilege to traverse this remarkable Mountain.

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Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.

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TEMPO, who encourage up-and-coming musicians to test themselves on stage, are holding another concert next week.

“The Music of Stage at Screen Night” show will be held on Friday, April 11 at 7pm in the Wesley Centre.

TEMPO concerts are all about giving young school-aged musi-cal youth a free platform to come and practice their performing skills for an appreciative audi-ence.

For more information contact Julie Luffman on 570 5534.

Hannah Zydenbos on the piano at a recent concert.

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Deliverers WantedPart time work is now available delivering newspapers and circulars in GROVETOWN and SPRING CREEK.

If you would like to earn extra money while keeping fit we would like to hear from you.

Please contact Jade on 022 097 8094 or

email [email protected]

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By Kristy MartinBlenheim’s Forum building is

getting a makeover but owner Terry Gillan swears it has noth-ing to do with next week’s royal visit.

The Market Street building, which houses 15 tenant busi-nesses, is being completely repainted, said Mr Gillan, who owns the premises with wife Toni.

“We decided to give the build-ing a new lease on life.

“We are also doing the internal corridors, stairways and vinyl and upgrading the toilet facilties.

“We are generally smarten-ing up the place and making it spick and span because we have confidence in Marlborough and we believe Marlborough will prosper.”

Mr Gillan said the Forum was constructed 20 years ago to strict earthquake standards, which included a number of expansion joints. This allowed the building to move in a quake.

“After the last earthquakes we had we knew spending that extra money had paid off,” he said.

“It (the building) did every-thing it was meant to do.”

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The Forum building is getting a new paint job and some refurbish-ments.

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The Sun Newspaper offers an ac-knowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00. You can submit acknowledge-ments by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to [email protected] Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

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In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline will be on Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email [email protected] or phone 577 7868.

Flying birds moult and replace their feathers gradually so they can continue to fly.

The Penguin moults all of its feathers at once over a two to five week period.

They will not enter the water until the moult is complete as they will not be waterproof.

Penguins moult all of their feathers at once!

McRAE: Pipi Ocean (11lb 2oz) March 12, 2014

PAGE: Paora Stefhen (2.9kg) March 25, 2014

SPENCER: Florence (9lb 14oz) March 21, 2014

SUTHERLAND: Fredrica Elizabeth (7lb 4oz) March 23, 2014

BROWN, Frederick Thomas (Fred): On Wednesday April 2, 2014 peace-fully, at Aberleigh Rest Home. In his 91st year. Cherished husband of Pam for 62 years, dearly loved Dad (Freddo) of Kevin, Gary and Jill, father-in-law of Dagmar and Greg. Much loved Grandad (Pop) of Roman and the late Anya; Devon, Taylor, and Callum. Brother-in-law of Lola and the late Bob Jurgensen (USA), Derek and Kay Weston, Jackie and the late Athol Smart. A loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to c/- 67A Cleghorn Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to c/- 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Fred will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets 2pm Monday April 7, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

BROWN, Margaret Mabel: March 27, 2014

CLUNIES-ROSS, Marianne: March 30, 2014

GRAY, Owen George: March 27, 2014

HALVORSEN, Carol Shirley Mavis: March 31, 2014

HOLLIDAY, Kenneth Walter (Poppa Ken): March 27, 2014

KNOPP, Diane Claire (nee Bedford): March 30, 2014

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15SunThe Friday April 4, 2014 sport

Mt StokeS challengeEntries to a race taking runners

to the top of Marlborough’s highest peak are now open.

The Mt Stokes challenge, which combines yachting and running, takes place on Saturday, May 3.

Yachts sail from Waikawa to Punga Cove, before runners head to the top of Mt Stokes and down again.

Enter as a team, or be assigned. For more information visit the

Queen Charlotte Huff and Puff website.

Marlborough will get a chance to meet an Olympic medallist tomor-row when Simon van Velthooven has his meet and greet.

The cyclist will be at Avantiplus Blenheim tomorrow afternoon, starting from 3pm.

Van Velthooven won the bronze medal in the men’s Keirin at the 2012 Olympics.

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inbriefSport

Brooklyn Croquet Club hosted a tournament for doubles and singles handicap golf croquet at Whitehead Park last weekend.

The winners of the doubles were Lyn and Maurice Burney from the Blenheim Club, while Anne Masters from Blenheim Club won the singles.

The club hosts open games on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 1 and 3pm at the same venue.

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Anatomy of a chokesports talk

Last week and earlier this week at the World T20, our cricketers showed their split personality yet again.

With seven runs to win off the last over against South Africa, they blew it to lose by two.

In doing so, they choked against a team world-renowned for con-sistently choking.

Against Sri Lanka in our do-or-die game, we bowled brilliantly to restrict them to 119.

Comfortable chase then? Wrong. The pressure came on, and we folded to be all out for 60.

Brendon McCullum, who’s been walking on water all summer, personified the collapse by need-lessly throwing his wicket away.

The choke was the latest in a long line for us. See America’s Cup, several Rugby World Cups, etc.

Is there a reason why this is happening?

In the cricket we got ourselves into positions to win every game. We were arguably the better team in both games, yet we contrived to lose them.

Unfortunately, in sport, raw athleticism is not all that counts.

The old cliche “it’s 10 per cent physical, 90 per cent mental” may be a little dramatic, but the point stands.

I get the impression our athletes are unconsciously exhibiting that Kiwi mentality, where we

welcome everyone and adopt a “she’ll be right” attitude.

We’ve got to enjoy slamming home the advantage and be pre-pared for people to hate us a little bit, and I think that starts at the lowest level.

Our kids are brought up with a participation mentality - everyone gets a certificate, no matter how they go or what they do.

Maybe this has to change. It’s crazy to think many sports at the primary school level are played without being scored.

Just playing is fun, but kids have to be taught winning through fair means is even more fun.

Rant over.

With ...Adam Poulopoulos

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The Tasman track and field team ran off with a 27-medal haul at the recent national championships in Wellington, their most successful meet ever.

Marlborough’s 14-year-old sprint-er Lucy Sheat got silver in the under-18 100 metres, and bronze in the 200 metres.

Sheat also earned bronze as part of the under-18 4x400 metre relay team.

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By Adam PoulopoulosThe Marlborough softball

community is concerned their potential move from their A&P Park home base to Lansdowne Park will be a step in the wrong direction.

The Marlborough District Council are in negotiations with the club to move their base, but softballers are worried it will leave them with less facilities.

In 2011 council began work on the Outdoor Sport Facilities Plan, which aims to maximise all the region’s sporting resources, and includes a suggested Lansdowne Park redevelopment.

A&P groundsman Karl Turvey and his son both play softball.

He said he was worried the sport would fade into mediocrity.

“They want us to move to the back of Lansdowne Park where nobody can see you.

“If we move it’ll kill softball.” Turvey is especially worried

about losing the all-weather diamond at A&P, and the space where five other diamonds can be set up.

“We would love to move to Lansdowne but there needs to be diamonds like those there.”

Marlborough Softball Asso-ciation committee member Joe Kelly said they were working with council on developing space for softball to grow, and were happy to move if that was achieved.

“If you had a sport and wanted to play it at the park, what would you need? Storage, carparking, toilets

and ground space.”He said the sport’s future in a

province which has produced internationals like the Schollum brothers and Taylah MacDonald was under threat.

“Softball’s concerned if we go down this path the sport will go into recession, and we don’t want to take that backwards step.”

Council reserves and amenities officer Robert Hutchinson said the council had aimed to provide softball an area which would not be affected by other events at A&P Park.

“We’re working with softball to provide them facilities and Lans-downe, but nothing’s guaranteed at this stage.”

Meetings between the commit-tee, council and New Zealand Softball chief executive Tony Giles are set to take place in about two weeks.

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karl turvey at the a&P Park diamond.

Young rugby players in the Renwick area get a chance to show their skills at the Milo Breakfast and Skills Morning this weekend.

The event starts at 9:15am on Sunday at the Renwick Rugby Football Club headquarters, and is open to all JAB-registered players.

Players get Milo cereal for break-fast, before participating in a skills session.

To register visit the Renwick Rugby Football Club website at sportsground.co.nz

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