MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY NOTICES

The MORE FM Community Notices are on every hour after the news thanks to Amcal Barnett's Springlands Pharmacy.  If you would like your notice put on the Community Notices, please either:
-Phone us on 03 579 0393
-Fax us on 03 579 0493
-Or post your notice to PO Box 930, Blenheim, 7201

Amcal Barnett's Springlands Pharmacy
131 Middle Renwick Rd, Springlands, Blenheim
Tel  03 578 2271

Rangers Football Club Fundraiser

Rangers Football club are holding a fundraising quiz night on Monday the 21st of July at the Grove Tavern. Cost is $10 which includes the quiz, a raffle ticket and finger food supper. It kicks off at 7 and teams will be made up on the night. Come along for some fun and to support Rangers Football Club.

Otaki College Reunion

Otaki College Reunion - Labour weekend 2009

Registrations on line now at www.otakicollege.school.nz also available from Otaki College office.

Early bird registrations available now saving you money for a limited time !


Marchers Wanted

New or experienced marchers wanted for new season starting now.  Ph:  Nicki on 572 5000 or Sara on 572 9762 after 5pm or text 021 544 356.

Alzheimers Awareness Week

Alzheimers Awareness Week runs from 26th July to 1st August.  The Marlborough theme this year is 'Cuppa and a Cupcake' and there will be a cupcake drive selling designer cupcakes made by the local committee in their own commercial kitchen.  Businesses and workplaces in the Marlborough area will be canvassed and orders taken for cupcakes between July 6th and 10th.   These will be delivered on 28th & 29th July. 

Marlborough Girls Brigade Archives Day

The Girls' Brigade is having an 'Archives Day' at the Wesley Centre on Saturday 18th July.  If you have old photos, memorabilia and uniforms that you don't know what to do with bring them along to the Centre on the day or leave unwanted Girls' Brigage items at the office at the centre up until the 18th. 
Also, this will be the day for anyone who has had a past association with the Brigade to just come along and renew old friendships, record their own GB or GLB story and inspect the archives.  The kettle will be on from 10am until 3.30pm.


Blenheim Country Music Club

Blenheim Country Music Club meets every fortnight on a Sunday at the Redwoodtown School Hall at 2pm.  Head along and enjoy an afternoon of country music, and new country music enthusiasts are also very welcome, i.e. singers, musicians or anyone with a genuine love of country music.  Next meet is Sunday 21st June then 5th and 19th July and fortnightly thereafter.

Netball Camps

Marlborough Netball are holding the following netball camps in July.  Year 3 & 4's on Monday 13th July from 9am - 1pm at the Horton Park Netball Courts.  Cost $30 per child.  Year 5 - 9's (9 - 13 year olds) on 15th & 16th July from 9am - 2pm each day at the Horton Park Netball Courts.  Cost $40 per child.  Players at both camps to bring lunch, drink bottle and appropriate clothing.  Register at the Netball Office on 577 9050 or email marlborough-netball@xtra.co.nz
 


TuaMarina/Waikakaho Settlement 150 Year Celebrations

As part of the 150th Marlborough Celebrations, the TuaMarina/Waikakaho Settlement will be celebrating 150 years in 2009.  The committee is looking for any photographs, news articles and stories etc. of the last 50 years  as well-known writer Cynthia Brooks will be writing and publishing a book titled "Tua Marina Settlement 1859 - 2009".  Any donations from families, businesses or individuals for the publishing of this book would be most appreciated.  Contact Sue on 570 5646 or Phil on 570 5188.

Pam's on Queen Street

Pam's on Queen Street are open 10am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am to Noon on Saturdays.  They currently urgently require good winter ladies and mens jackets, jerseys etc.  These can be dropped at the shop or in the Pams clothing bins.  Also for sale at the shop are bags of rags and towels.

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. 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


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