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The Sun
Kay Thomason’s mother, eighty-fouryear-old mother Edna Mugford of Leefield, makes lovely bags, handcrafted from the material offcuts that are the feature of any furnishing store. Lynfords of Scott Street is no exception. What is different is that the off cuts are l o o kinstead s a tof lplastic o c abags. l business on our very own scott street used creatively Edna also knits teddies and mice for children who come into the store with the parents. But one little girl, about two and a half years old Kay estimates, was fascinated by a red knitting bag, complete with decorative knitting needles, that Kay’s Kay and Lindsay Thomason: Lynford’s move mother had designed. Every time she came in, her little eyes back to Scott Street proved a dramatic boost to business. locked on to that red bag. So Kay told her mother, who set to understatement. Kay said she carefully rearranged with a will. The next tie the little one came into the the mouse and teddy to make room for the plastic shop, there was her own child-sized red helicopter she had brought with her. She left the shop with the red bag handles hooked over knitting bag, complete with miniature needles and a little mouse and a little her shoulder and her red bag, with its miniature knitting needles, tucked very stylishly under her arm. teddy tucked inside. To say the child was delighted was an
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A range of shops and businesses stretch along Scott St.
Scott Street an all round destination In the heart of Blenheim, Scott Street plays host to a variety of businesses which provide a vast range of services and specialties for both locals, and visitors. By day, Scott Street businesses offer food and beverages, clothing, books, health products, flow-
ers, furniture and electrics to name a few. The street has been a popular shopping destination for generations. At night time, a new crowd arrives to enjoy the bars and restaurants which provide cuisine
and entertainment for all tastes. It is the variety of services available on Scott Street that make it a perfect one-stop shopping and dining area, for an all round leisure experience. Scott St also has a strong cultural and community feel to it.
“We are here to help� BLENHEIM FAMILY STORE 9am 9am -- 3.30pm 3.30pm Mon Mon & & Tues Tues 9am -- 4.30pm 4.30pm Weds, Weds, Thurs 9am Thurs&&Fri Fri 10am 10am -- 3pm 2pm Saturday Saturday 16 Scott Street, Blenheim Phone: 578 3238 Blenheim Electronics Limited
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Duty manager Sam Tennent of Jaycar Blenheim Electronics Ltd says the business has enjoyed over two years of operation in Scott Street.
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The start of Scott St which extends up towards the Wither hills.
A busy thoroughfare Scott Street in Blenheim has been a busy thoroughfare since the town first emerged and stretches from the bustling down town area through to houses beneath the Wither Hills. The street has seen widespread development over the years and one building receiving some attention at the moment is Rangitane House (pictured) on the corner of Scott and Main streets. A multi-million dollar renovation project is underway and when completed the building will have a new glass foyer. If you leaf through some archives you will learn
Scott St today is a far cry from what it was, for example, back in 1904, when in September of that year a Mr H. Bash complained to the council of wandering cattle, which cut up the footpath in the street and trespassed on private property. Councillors generally complained that the wandering of horses and cows on the streets and footpaths had become a great nuisance. In 1904 Blenheim had a population of 3500 and the council provided street lighting, but no drainage or refuse collection. Things have moved on since those days!