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Friday May 16, 2014
The Sun
WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH
- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 16 May 2014 Picton Little Theatre Present Stand Up Comedy NZ Style Featuring MC – Brad Zimmermann, Alexander Sparrow, Gerard Paapu, Patch Lambert and more. Stand Up is Strictly +18 Tickets are $25 from Take Note in Picton or phone 027 924 6606. The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open 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 Sue Exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. $2.00 per session. Ph Sue: 578 0469. Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am ph 578 5395. Quest Intermediate 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: Ph 578 8888. Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666. Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. Ph 573 8283. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm. The Diversion Gallery Open noon-5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 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. Ph 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety. com
Saturday 17 May 2014 Eastern States Speedway EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA racing start at 2pm. Vehicle Checking from 12noon. Gates from 11am. End of year Prize Giving starting at 7.30pm. ALL WELCOME no door charge for Prize Giving, BBQ in the clubrooms early in the night, supper provided at conclusion of prize giving. Marlborough Kennel Club Championship Shows today and tomorrow morning. Hundreds of dogs of all sizes. Stalls, BBQ, Canteen, raffles etc. All welcome Gold coin entry. Clubgrounds, Omaka.
Marlborough Sounds Portage Kayak Race - 27km of kayaking and 5km of portaging between the Queen Charlotte and kenepuru Sounds and 10km kayaking option from Picton to Torea Bay 9am Start at Picton Foreshore. Suitable for racing and recreational kayakers. More info: ph Andrea 578 4767. Picton Little Theatre Present Stand Up Comedy International Mix. Featuring Neil Thornton (USA), Rob Harris (Canada) Dylan Lehotsky (USA) Alice Brine (NZ) + More Stand Up is Strictly +18 Tickets are $25 from Take Note in Picton or phone 027 924 6606. Marlborough Harriers is Kevin’s Run At Marty Neal’s Farm, Okaramio at 2:00 pm. Be there by 1.45pm for the run briefing. Located on the road towards Havelock approx. 3 km past the Okaramio Tavern on the right-hand side. Look for the ‘Harriers’ sign. Les McKay ph 03 577 8307 cell 021 463 922. Menz Shed Blenheim Open day and garage sale . 4 Dillons Point Road 9am - 3pm. Machinery, tools, furniture and more. All welcome Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph John 578 3918. Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of the month at 1.30pm 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St. Ph Roz 578 2471. Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835. Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton 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.
The Blenheim Pink Breakfast Is happening Sunday the 18th May at the Clubs of Marlborough from 9:30 till 11am. Tickets are available at the Cancer Society in the Forum. Ph 027 653 1790.
Rhys DARby: MR ADventuRe Monday 19th May @ 8pm NOTE R16 Adult $49.50 Conc(65+) $44.50 Student (16 - 19 years) $44.40
MAsteRclAss foR hospice Thursday 22nd May @ 7.30pm Admit One $35.00
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Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Transaction fees apply for phone and internet bookings
coMbineD colleges polyfestivAl Friday 23rd May 2014 @ 7.00pm Adult $12.00 Child (u12) $5.00 Infant (u5) Free
Ladies Club ‘ Fit and Fabulous’ Day 1.30pm. Speakers from the wellness community, bubbles and afternoon tea. This is the first in a series of Ladies Club events at the Waikawa Boating Club - all are welcome to book a ticket. Phone 573 6798 to reserve a spot. WaterForce Tramp The Ned Is a fundraiser for Fairhall School. Cash registrations on the day from 8.30am – 9.45am at Taylor Pass Rd. $15 adult; $30 family; $10 school aged child. Appropriate clothing and footwear essential. Ph 577 8939. Riverside Railway Train Departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45 and 3.00pm. Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY.
Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm 578 8809. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Book sale today 9am - 4pm. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission. Associated Modellers Society Minature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Prk, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm till 4pm $2.
UP AND COMING EVENTS Monday 19th May Rhys Darby: Mr Adventure New Zealand’s very own comedy super star returns with a brand new show. Marlborough Civic Theatre 8:00pm.
Ulysses Ride Wakefield for lunch via Wairau Valley. Meet at Railway Stn (south end) at 10.15am ride departs at 10.30am. Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome. Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850. Summer Farmers’ Market 9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer. St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am. Ph Rev Derek 578 5050.
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Pony Club at Grounds, New 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 Club Mary 5728762. Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.
Sun 18 May 2014
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Marlborough Football In association with New Zealand Football we will be hosting the U’20 Fifa World Cup Trophy at A&P Park 18th May from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. On the day there will be a fun football festival with small sided pitches and an inflatable pitch. All kids and players are invited to come down to the park and meeting the U20 World Cup ambassador and have their picture taken with the Trophy. For more information call Allan on 027 524 2387.
Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!
Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.
Marlborough Fo ot In association w ball ith we will be host New Zealand Football ing the U’20 Fi fa World Cup Trophy at A& 3.30pm to 5.30 P Park 18th May from pm.
If you have an event contact Liz at The Sun on 5777 868
gRuMpy olD woMen fifty shADes of beige Sunday 1st June 2014 @ 7.30pm Admit One $71.90
KiDs foR KiDs Wednesday 11th June Thursday 12th June @ 7.30pm Adult $24.50 Conc(65+) $20.00 Child/Student $20.00 Child under 5 Free Family (2 adults, 2 children (U16) $73.00
the toMMy DoRsey oRchestRA the Kings of swing Wednesday 16th July @ 7.30pm Admit One: A Reserve $91.90 Admit One: B Reserve $81.90
the seARcheRs Sunday 27th July @ 7.30pm Admit One $69.90
oKlAhoMA! Sunday 24th August @ 8.00pm Premium $101.90 A Reserve $87.00 B Reserve $81.90 Child (U16) $67.00 A Reserve (First 100 tickets) $81.90
tAKe Me hoMe Music & life of john DenveR Friday 5th September 2014 @ 8pm Adult $71.90 Conc(65+) $66.90 Student/Child $66.90
nZso - in the hAll of the MountAin King Saturday 22 November 2014 @ 7.30pm Adult $52.00 Conc(65+) $47.00 Child (U19) $17.00 Pre Show talk 6.45pm
RussiAn nAtionAl DAnce show – KostRoMA Sunday 23rd November @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $77.00 Child (u16) $67.00 Group (6+) $77.00
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fRench piAnist clAiRe RouAult Sunday 15th June 2014 @ 2.30pm Adult $22.00 Child/Students under 25 Free
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