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18 July Blenheim Sun

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The Sun

Wednesday July 18, 2018

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Apply for funding People across New Zealand will soon be able to apply for funding to celebrate 125 years of voting for women, the Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter, has announced. A $300,000 contestable fund will allow community groups to celebrate women who have led the way for women’s rights, Julie Anne says. To apply visit www.women.govt.nz. Applications are invited from tomorrow.

Art on display The mini art gallery at Barry Gainford Eyecare in Market Street is featuring paintings by well known Blenheim artist Brian Badcock. Brian has been on the local art scene for many years, has established himself both nationally and overseas.

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Guan Wang, Maria Bartlett and Judith Stretton have organised an art gallery for this weekend at Picton Baptist Church.

Church group gets arty By Megan Connolly The Picton Baptist Church will be hosting a gallery of local art at their church in Picton on Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 9am to 1pm. The inspiration came when organiser Guan Wang noticed that many of the people from her parish were incredibly talented when it came to arts and crafts. “The idea just grew as I noticed

all of us are very talented in different ways,” Guan says. “It showcases the hidden talents from our parish.” The gallery is an opportunity for people to celebrate art and the creativity in each other, the organisers say. “We were encouraged to look into ourselves. “Sometimes we think we’re too busy but we can learn to develop

our potential. “Art is not for art’s sake. Art is for God’s sake,” Guan says. There is a wide range of arts and crafts showcasing many talents from all ages and stages, including knitting, colouring, pottery, painting and needlework . “People are pitching in, it’s amazing,” Maria Bartlett says. It’s open for the wider community to have a look at and celebrate

talent too, the organisers say. If the gallery goes well this year, they may extend the reach of artworks out into the whole community and maybe even develop a craft group, Maria says. The church will be providing some drinks and snacks Saturday and pot luck lunch on the Sunday.

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Chopper appeal success The Westpac Chopper Appeal has raised $80,950.20 for the Life Flight Trust in Wellington, Wairarapa, Kapiti and Marlborough, while donations from throughout the country added to the $1.22 million raised this year. All donations raised locally, stays local.

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New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association have paid tribute to New Zealanders for their generosity and empathy for current and former service personnel through the 2018 Poppy Appeal. The appeal raised $1.7 million in donations across New Zealand. RSA national president BJ Clark said the RSA’s ability to support those impacted by service relied on public donations. “Poppy Appeal funds are used to provide essential services for the health and resilience of New Zealand’s current and former service personnel, and their families,” BJ says.

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