Puppy Appeal
The Royal Foundation of the Blind desperately needs volunteer street collectors to help with their annual Red Puppy Appeal this month. The Appeal run from Friday 26th March - Sunday 28th March and collectors need only give an hour or two of their time.
Queen charlotte pool
The Queen Charlotte Community pool is now closed mid week, Monday to Friday, It will, however be open weekends right through March, weather depending.
Queen charlotte pool
The Queen Charlotte Community pool is now closed mid week, Monday to Friday, It will, however be open weekends right through March, weather depending.
Queen charlotte pool
The Queen Charlotte Community pool is now closed mid week, Monday to Friday, It will, however be open weekends right through March, weather depending.
Kaikoura District Health Board Meeting
Lets discuss the options for a new health facility in Kaikoura - Memorial Hall the Esplanade Kaikoura Monday 15th March 6.00pm-8.00pm
If you are unable to attend this meeting, information will be available from Tuesday 16th March at
www.cdhb.govt.nz/communications/kaikoura.htm - you are welcome to complete the feedback sheet and return by Friday 26th March
Bounty Hunter
Marlborough Plunket Presents The Bounty Hunter at Top Town Cinema 3 4 Kinross Street, Blenheim
Thursday 25th March 6.30pm $13.50
For tickets call Angela 578 7624 or Nikki 579 3434
All proceeds to marlborough Plunket
Stand up commedy
'If you or anyone you know is interested in performing in an amateur stand up comedy night contact Matt Johnstone on 021 029 20829'
Eat My Art - Cure Kids fundraiser
19th March Eat my Art is the theme for the night with a 3 course dinner where famous paintings have been replicated onto plates in form of fine food. Every dish resembles the artwork of the 3 famous painters, Van Gogh, Pollock and Dali. There will also be an auction with lots of hotel and travel deals to be won, wine and food. One major prize is 3 nights at a luxurious hotel in Fiji and another one is a complete travel package around Greece with a stay in a Greek family and a sailing tour around the Greek islands. Only no flights to Greece. A lot of smaller prizes as well. And we are still collecting. Tickets are $49 or a whole table for 8 @ 365. This also includes a free glass of bubbles on arrival. Reservation is an absolute must and tickets should be bought beforehand from the hotel reception to secure your space. you can also be buytickets with credit card details by calling the Mecure Picton Marlborough Soundsl. 573 7002.
ST Marys Gala
Saturday 13th of March from 10am onwards at St Marys School
Lots of entertainment like; Motorbike Rides, Playstation Room, Pom Pom the Clown, Face painting, Hair Colouring, Titanic and Slide and the Famous Chocolate Wheel
Lots of stalls such as; Apples and Pears, Cake and Sweet stall, Clothing, Toys, Crafts Books and the famous White Elephant Stall.
Awesome food stalls like; Slushy Ice Creams & Sushi
Rangers Football
Rangers Football Club muster day is Sunday the 14th March at A&P Park from midday till 2pm. We will have the bbq sizzling, a kick around for fun with a boot sale to make sure you’re kitted out for the season. There will be spot prizes for those that register on the day. Come down, meet the club representatives and get into football. For more information please phone Kevan Buck 579 6339.
Blenheim South Indoor Bowling
Blenheim South Indoor Bowling club meet wednesday nights 7.30pm at the redwoodtown community hall till the end of september. All Welcome Ph Joan 579 4622 or Geraldine 578 9343
Bohally Fundraising
Bohally School have chocolates for sale $2.50 each fundraising for Computers for there it suite & classrooms
Give Badminton a Go!
Give Badminton a Go! - the Blenheim Badminton Club is holding an Open Day on Sunday 21 March from 1pm-4pm at St Marys Hall, cnr Hodson & Francis Streets, Blenheim. Everyone is welcome, equipment and coaching provided
Carters Kids Gone Fishing Day
Saturday March 13 at Waikawa Bay.
Registrations from Carters or from 8am-9am on the day. Fishing starts at 9am and finishes at 12noon.
Graham Sinclair from Gone Fishing will be there to give you tips and there’ll be heaps of spot prizes and a free sausage sizzle.
Carters Kids Gone Fishisng is proudly brought to you by Carters, Gone Fishing, New Zealand Police and Bluelight and proudly supported by The Warehouse, Annies, Blenheim New World, Waste Management, ASL Butchery, Coke, Hirequip, Hendersons and MORE FM.
Squash
Squash communities main interclub competition for the year is about to start, Competition dates run from the 20th/21st April 2010 through to the end of August 2010 approx 20 weeks
This years format changes slightly from last year in that a Premier division will be added to the league.
Players must be a graded up todate financial member of one of the NZ affiliated Marlborough squash clubs which are the Marlborough College Old Boys Squash Racquet's club, Marlborough squash racquet's club or Woodbourne squash club
Sign up sheets are up now at all local squash clubs.
Limited time left to enter - Last day for sign up is the Saturday 20th March 2010 so get entered now
Artists
Calling All Artists Nationwide! Registration are now open for the 2010 New Zealand Art Show! At Wellingtons TSB Bank Arena formally the New Zealand Affordable Art Show. If you are a painter, sculptor, photographer, ceramic artist, glass worker or multi-media artist and would like the opportunity to sell and have your work viewed by thousands of art lovers from all over the country then register now! All art to be priced for sale under $5,000...last year nearly a million dollars of new Zealand artists work sold.For more information visit www.artshow.co.nz (Show runs Friday 30th July – Sunday 1st August )
Mount freeth memorial walk
Picton Mount Freeth Memorial walk march 21st 2010
Supporting Child cancer
registration waitohi rugby club rooms, dublin street, picton between 7.00am - 8.00am
Exercise on the walk and have fun at the barbeque on the mountain top, entertainment by picton gaelic group "folk us" and juggler "gary nevin"
Bring warm clothing (windbreaker etc) if necessary extra cash for the barbeque, raffle and bottled water
Walkers must be 12years and older
Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club
Rarangi Surf life saving club are seeking sponsorship to help them to get to the National Surf championships at Ohope Beach, Whakatane in March 2010
If your business would like to be associated with this exciting sport & Support these young athletes, please contact Fleur Lovejoy on 579 4648
Its Biscuit time Again
On the weekends of 6th and 7th March then 13th and 14th March Girl Guides and their parents will be out on the streets selling biscuits from stalls!!
If you can’t make it down to the stalls and no one knocks on your door selling them you can ring Sonja Hughes on 5786702 or 0211894003 and she will get biscuits to you.
The stalls are going to be at these places as follows:
Sat March 6th
Countdown, Fresh Choice Springlands, Renwick Supervalue, BNZ, Redwoodtown Supervalue, Red Cross (Redwood St), Muller Rd Scott St Corner Store, A1 Dry Cleaners, Whitcoulls, Motor Kanix on Main St, Harcourts, Factory shop, Harvey Norman
Sun March 7th
Countdown, Fresh Choice Springlands, Alabama Rd Sunday Market, Redwoodtown Supervalue, Red Cross (Redwood St), Muller Rd Scott St Corner Store, Whitcoulls, Motor Kanix on Main St, Harcourts, Factory shop, Harvey Norman
Tue March 9th
Westpac - Blenheim
Wed March 10th
Westpac - Blenheim
Sat March 13th
BNZ, Redwoodtown Supervalue, Red Cross (Redwood St), Muller Rd Scott St Corner Store, A1 Dry Cleaners, Whitcoulls, Motor Kanix on Main St, Harcourts, Factory shop, Harvey Norman
Sun March 14th
Blenheim New World, Fresh Choice Springlands, Alabama Rd Sunday Market, Red Cross (Redwood St), Muller Rd Scott St Corner Store, Whitcoulls, Motor Kanix on Main St, Harcourts, Factory shop, Harvey Norman
Thu March 18
Countdown
Sat March 20
Blenheim New World, Countdown
Auditions For Stars in Your Eyes
Auditions for Stars in Your Eyes
Proudly presented by springcreek and Districts Lions Club and Marlborough Convention Centre
Discovering Marlborough's Hidden Talent
Audition Date: Sunday 14 March
Entry Forms Available from Trendez Boutique or More FM
Get in on the act and get your act together for this Youth Fundraiser
Blenheim Riverside Railway
Blenheim Riverside Railway - The following are the running days for the Railway for March 2010
Sunday 7th march
Sunday 21 March
Train Departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45, 3.00 & 4.15pm
Trip follows the Taylor River to Beaver Station at Riverside Park in Central Blenheim and Return. Journey takes approx 1 hr return.
Return Fares: Adults $8
Children $4
Sorry no eftpos
Rapaura School
Rapaura School country harvest fair 20th March 10am - 2pm
colouring in competition, crazy hair, face painting, needle in a hay stack, bouncy castle, fishing game, lucky dip, ice cream sundaes, crazy trailor rides and soooo much more
Redwood Market
Redwood Market - On the grass Alabama Road Saturday 8am - 12 noon - Patrick is selling White Bait Patties (west coast white Bait) 4 sale. Plus our casual local craft & Plants & Produce
Millennium Art Gallery
Michael Hight recent paintings on display 6th feb - 14th March 2010 at the Millennium Art Gallery
Burnside
Burnside High School is having a 50th Jubilee this Easter from Thursday 1st April to Sunday 4th April. Come and meet your old school mates, a few well known New Zealander's will be there too.Registrations are now being taken through the website, jubilee.burnside.school.nz or you can ring the school on 03 35888383.
Do you want to Quit Smoking??
Smoking tobacco? Kai Paipa?
Keen to give quitting another go? Would you like to have lots of support? How about getting the whole province behind you?
Consider being a Smokefree Champion for Marlborough in the lead up to World Smokefree Day this year with the support of Marlborough behind you and 15minutes of fame into the bargain.
Marlborough Smokefree Coalition will support 6 individuals from different backgrounds who would be willing to share their experience of quitting smoking (hopefully successfully) in order to encourage others to do the same.
You will receive fitness and wellness checks, assessment of quitting needs, and free resources to help you quit along the way, all coordinated by qualified health professionals and quit coaches. You have three months to quit and we will even put on a celebratory picnic for you to celebrate your achievements, where we’ll give out great incentives for the participants who do well along with loads of encouragement to keep up the good work.
Quitting can be difficult, but if you feel comfortable sharing your quitting journey with others as a Smokefree Champion we’d love to hear from you! For further details contact Corinne on 03 579 4379 or Amaroa on 0800 499 430
Meals on Wheels
NZ RED CROSS, BLENHEIM ARE SEEKING TRUSTWORTHY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY TO JOIN THERE FRIENDLY TEAM OF MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS.
IF YOU HAVE 2 HOURS A MONTH YOU CAN SPARE AND YOUR OWN CAR – THEY NEED DRIVERS NOW.
TO GET INVOLVED, OR FOR MORE INFORMATON CALL
GAYLE CHAMBERS ON 578-6134
Marlborough Farmers Market
Marlborough Farmers Market
Every Sunday 9am - noon at A&P Showgrounds cnr of Maxwell & Alabama Rd
AND
Every Thursday 2:30pm - 5:30pm @ the Market Place Cnr Market & High Streets
Rain wind or Shine on every Thursday & Sunday
Fresh from Farm Gate to Dinner Plate
Marlborough's New theatre coming soon, how can you help?
Marlborough Marine Radio
To find out more information about Marlborough Marine Radio call them on 573 8851.
Download a membership application form
here.
Marlborough Family Budgeting Service
The Marlborough Family Budgeting Service offer free budgeting advice to anyone who would like to know how to manage their money better. They will work out how much you have available for spending, for food, for petrol etc and how much needs to be put aside to cover all the bills. They also assist with overdue accounts and debt problems. Their office is at Room 3, Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim. Please phone 578 2006 or call in between 10am – 3pm to make an appointment.
Marlborough Young Professionals
Are you… Young(ish), Professional(ish) & looking to meet new people and have fun? Then join the Marlborough Young Professionals where you can meet and socialise with new people from a variety of industries. To join the mailing list contact Jo:
marlyoungprofs@gmail.com or 027 241 3681
John's Kitchen
John's Kitchen hosts a community dinner each Wednesday at 5:30pm at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street (next to The Warehouse) where everyone is welcome. It's free - - but they rely on donations to keep it going!
The Salvation Army Community Toy Library
The Salvation Army Community Toy Library on the Corner of George and Henry Streets is open Tuesday 10am - 11.30am, Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.30pm and Friday 10am - 11.30am and 3.15pm - 4.30pm. Contact Marlene on 578 6802
Lifeline Marlborough
Lifeline Marlborough is a 24 hour helpline talking through your problems anytime. Phone 577 8668
Marlborough Art Society Gallery
Marlborough Art Society Gallery is open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm located at 204 High Street, Blenheim
Millenium Public Art Gallery
Millenium Public Art Gallery on the corner of Alfred & Seymour Street is open Monday - Friday 10.30am - 4.30pm and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 1pm - 4pm. Phone 579 2001
Picton Community Museum
Picton Community Museum on London Quay. Open daily 10am - 4pm. Phone 573 8283
Alcohol Helpline
Alcohol helpline is a regular service providing confidential information, counselling and referral on alcohol and other drugs. Calls are toll free. Phone 0800 787 797, 10am - 10pm every day.
SPCA
If you are interested in adopting a pet or becoming a volunteer the SPCA would love to hear from you. Please phone 572 9156
Redwood Market
Blenheim South Rotary's Redwood Market every Saturday morning 8am - 12 noon on the grass on Alabama Road.
Locally Grown Produce, apricots, cherries, new spuds, garden plants, crafts. All local quality goods at market prices!
If anyone wishes to have a stall at the market please call Alison on 575 7275
The Bread of Life Centre
The Bread of Life Centre at 14b Stephenson Street is open 9am - 4pm weekdays. The Sheets 'n' Things Shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9am - noon. Phone 578 1355 for more information
The Marlborough MS Society
If you or someone you knowhas been newly diagnosed with MS or Parkinsons then you may want to contact the Marlborough MS Society. The Marlborough MS Society is a great way to get to know others living with MS or Parkinsons. For more information contact Belinda on 578 4058
Marlborough Vintage Car Club Clubrooms
Marlborough Vintage Car Club Clubrooms at Brayshaw Park open every Wednesday and Sunday 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Part Shed open on request. Phone 578 0616
Johns Patch Story Room
Johns Patch Story Room every Sunday 10am till 11.30am for children aged 5 to 10 years. This is a free community service held at the Wesley Centre. For more information call Roxy on 578 3282
The Citizens Advice Bureau
Consumer rights, immigration matters, employment issues - you name it, The Citizens Advice Bureau is there to help you. They offer a free, friendly and confidential service that's just a phone call away. Phone 0800 367 222
The Marlborough Community Hospice
The Marlborough Community Hospice are in need of quality second hand goods for there hospice shop located in the Redwoodtown shopping centre, Cleghorn Street. Phone the manager 579 4686 or take your donations straight to the shop.
The Edwin Fox
While in Picton visit the Edwin Fox, the worlds ninth oldest ship. Open 9am - 5pm and located 300 metres from the ferry terminal. Phone 573 6868 for more information