Individual

Highlights:

International Womens’

Night 2

Building Great Dads 2

NN calendar of events for January 3 Recipe 3

Holiday Office Hours 4

• New to the Region?

•Want to meet new

friends? • Need some help to

settle in? • Interested in local

activities

Family and friends are important to most people. For

Marlborough Newcomers’ Network members that includes

a larger extended family – our newcomers – the changing faces and ethnic backgrounds of

people who make up the local community.

Historically the arrival of new migrants to Marlborough was

minimal and generally support and introductions happened at

neighbourhood level. Today, the face of Marlborough

has changed significantly. We are now a very multicultural

community with an increasing number of newcomers from

around the world and other parts of New Zealand settling here.

I believe the Marlborough

community is enriched by the culture and customs our

Newcomers’ Network could help you

Christmas

For most ‘kiwis’ Christmas is a special time to be together with family and friends. For Christians it is time to celebrate the birth of

Christ. For others it means different things. For many it brings extra pressures and sadness, particularly those living far away from

family. Whatever our beliefs and traditions are around Christmas I think we

would all agree that Christmas is for children. It is not as much about opening presents as opening our hearts and perhaps a day to view the world through the eyes of a precious child.

newcomers bring however for some people adjusting to a new

and often very different environment can be difficult.

The Marlborough Newcomers’ Network can help. The Group

whose objective is to provide friendship and support to people

new to a region is one of 21 Groups operating throughout New Zealand under the umbrella of the

NZ Newcomers’ Network offers friendship, social events and

activities for all ages, interests and backgrounds.

Joining the Newcomers’ Group is a great way to meet people and

make friends in a new community. Anyone can join. Membership is

free. If you would like to become involved as a member or volunteer please contact Margaret on phone

022 657 9018 / 03-5796410 email: marlborough@newcomers.co.nz.

omers’ Network As a group we have been enriched by your

Margaret Western

Marlborough Newcomers’ Network Co-ordinator

International Women’s Night

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A special night to remember took place recently when

over fifty migrant women living in Marlborough joined together for an evening of

friendship and celebration of the multicultural faces of

women now visible in the Marlborough community.

It was also an opportunity

to hear the inspiring stories of two migrant women;

one from Papua New Guinea (pictured top right with her two daughters) the other a

woman from a middle eastern background who

gave inspiring and thought provoking insights into their life stories.

“Building Great Dads”

A Parenting Course for Marlborough Dads

This relaxed parenting course is designed for

21st century Dads who want to parent in a positive and caring manner that does not

rely on power, control, authority or physical discipline.

The course is free and will increase your skills, knowledge and confidence, and give

you a model to shape your relationship with your children. The goal is to help Dads to

parenting with a lot less stress, and a lot more fun.

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Courses are held during every school term (next one commencing February 2012) on Wednesday evenings

from 6.30 to 8.30pm, each course runs for 6 weeks.

For further information or to enrol contact:

Mike Henderson, Barnardos, Marlborough, 31 George Street, Blenheim 7201 Phone: ((03) 578 6491

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Topics covered

include:

Where did your ‘Dad’ toolkit

come from?

A model for the positive 21st Century Dad

The Brain & Child

Development

Understanding Behaviour –

particularly our own

Positive Communication and gender differences

Strategies & Principles for

Positive Parenting

Sunday, 8 January 2012 - Picnic in the Park, 4.00pm to 7.00pm

Pack a picnic and join friends at Pollard Park for a social gathering together. (Meet on the grassed area adjacent to the Children’s

playground) Picnic cancelled if raining.

Thursday, 19 January - Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000

Swimming Pool - 2.00pm to 3.30pm

Bring children, togs & towel to the swimming pool in Kinross Street, Blenheim and cool off in the pool. Cost $1.50 per child (no extra cost

for adult to get in the pool with small child) or $8.00 for a family.

Tuesday, 24 January - Coffee, Wine & Chat Evening, Chequers

Café, 7.00pm to 9.00pm Enjoy a coffee or glass of wine or cup of coffee with friends at

Chequers Café, 24 Scott Street, Blenheim.

Wednesday, 25 January - Coffee & Chat while children play

Oliver Park, Cleghorn Street, Redwoodtown, 10.30am to 12 noon Meet in the children’s enclosed playground for a coffee and chat, while

children play.

Calendar of Events for January 2012

1 large cucumber

2 onions

1 cup drained, crushed pineapple

¾ cup sugar

1 cup white vinegar

1½ teaspoons salt

2½ teaspoons hot curry powder

½ teaspoon celery seed

1 teaspoon turmeric

¼ cup chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon cornflour

1 tablespoon water

Alan’s Cucumber and Mint Pickle

Quick ‘n’ Easy

Pickle Recipe

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Cut unpeeled cucumber lengthwise.

Scoop out seeds and discard. Cut

cucumber into thin slices. Peel and slice

onions. Place cucumber pineapple, onion,

sugar, vinegar, salt, curry powder,

turmeric, celery seed and mint in a

saucepan. Bring to the boil and cook

uncovered for 30 minutes or until thick.

Mix cornflour and water to a paste and stir

into cucumber mixture. Bring to the boil

and cook, stirring, until thickened. Pour

into hot, clean, dry jars and seal when

cold.

IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS

FOR MARLBOROUGH NEWCOMERS NETWORK ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR 2012

MARGARET WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Marlborough Migrant Centre Office – holiday office hours

A big thank you to everyone who has supported our Newcomers group over the last three months.

I know many new friendships have been formed.

It has been my pleasure to get to know you and I

wish you a relaxed festive season and good health and happiness for 2012.

Thank you

Margaret Western Co-ordinator Marlborough Newcomers’ Network Marlborough Migrant Centre 21 Henry St Blenheim 7201 Cell 022-6579018 Office 03- 579 6410 e-mail: marlborough@newcomers.co.nz www.newcomers.co.nz www.marlboroughonline.co.nz/mmc *ONE COMMUNITY - MANY FACES*

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The office will be closed from: Friday, 23 December 2011 to Sunday,

8 January 2012

Reopen for reduced office hours: Monday, 9 January 2012 to Friday,

13 January 2012

Reopen for normal office hours:

Monday, 16 January 2012 – 10.00am to 2.00pm

If you need urgent assistance at any time

over the holiday period, please phone Margaret on cell 022 657 9018

Marlborough Migrant Centre Marlborough House 21 Henry St Blenheim 7201 (03) 579 6410 www.marlboroughonline.co.nz/mmc www.newcomers.co.nz/marlborough/blenheim Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marlborough-Migrant-Centre

*ONE COMMUNITY - MANY FACES*