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what’s on
Friday January 24, 2020
in marlborough
Saturday 25 Woodbourne Tavern And Motels 10 Year Celebration: Come along and be part of the Woodbourne Tavern’s 10 year celebration. Starting with a family friendly afternoon from 3pm-7pm with bouncy castles, face-painting, a free sausage sizzle and music by local band Double Shot. From 7pm an R18 party will be held with music from Gold Rush and Grumpy Monkey. Also various giveaways on the night and vans providing transport to and from Blenheim. Woodbourne Tavern And Motels, 80 High Street, Renwick. Havelock Lions Market: With plants, books, knitwear, preserves, nic-nac’s, a sausage sizzle, raffles and so much more. 9am-1pm. Outside Havelock Town Hall, corner of Main Road and Inglis Street, Havelock. Havelock’s Got Talent: Come and enjoy an evening of spectacular talent. One night only so don’t miss out. 7.30pm. Adults $15, senior citizens and children $10. Havelock Town Hall, Corner Main Road and Inglis Street, Havelock. Tickets available from Still Books, Blenheim and Take Note, Picton. Limited door sales on the night. Finn Johansson: Wellington based singer-songwriter Finn Johansson’s one-off solo show. 9pm pm with doors open from 8.30pm. Tickets $15. The Plant, 2 Redwood Street. Tickets available from undertheradar.co.nz Maud Island/Pakeka - Pelorus Sounds Tour: A memorable trip through the beautiful Pelorus Sound and to Te Pakeka/ Maud Island. Includes a visit to a mussel farm, nesting Shags and the Gannet colony at Waimaru (weather permitting), and a guided 40 minute walk (return) to a WW2 gun emplacement. Today and Sunday. Adults $130, children 13 years and under $65. Check in time 8.30am with departure at 9am sharp, return approximately 6:30pm. Pelorus Tours, Havelock Commercial Passenger Jetty C Pier. Bookings essential. Chess: Every Saturday at Delicia Ice Cream Café, 4 Scott Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough,
Start your family history search at Blenheim Family History Group Brayshaw Park Waitangi Day, Thursday 6th Feb, 10am -4pm Info: Chrissy 021 568 850 Lauri 578 5348
The Hipkins Cup Sea Swim, hosted by the Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club, is set for Sunday starting at Rarangi Beach. Local masters swimmer, Peter Colbert (left), is once again participating and is looking forward to another swim, as is race organiser, Brendon Ferguson. File photo Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm. Please bring your own board and pieces. Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Open every day 10.30am-4.30pm. Marlborough Art Society’s Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim. Marlborough Artisan Craft Market: Come on down and check out the local craft stalls, coffee, food, music and children’s zone. Every Saturday 9am-2pm, October to February. The Quays, Riverside Park, High Street. Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘Time Travellers - Tuia Te Muka Tangata Ki Uta: Shared Futures’, Tuia 250 Encounters Marlborough Children’s Art Exhibition, on until January 26, 2020. Also ‘Te Pokohiwi o Kupe – Revisiting Past Voyages’, on until March 1, 2020. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated. Marlborough Museum: Visit the new Meretoto 1770 Exhibition, all welcome with free entry on Saturday’s. Open 10am-4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.
Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday 26
Distoration: ‘Distoration’ an exhibition by photographer Richard Briggs featuring abstract paintings / photographic images, distorted through combination. Free admission, on until February 28. 6.30am-3pm. Karaka Cafe, 12 Sheffield Street.
Ulysses Club Ride: Social ride to Forresters Café just past Rai Valley for afternoon tea. 1pm departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Thursday Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome. Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 & $4). Eftpos now available. Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road. Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Marlborough Associated Modellers Society: Miniature train rides at Brayshaw Park, first and third Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm, $2. Model yacht and boat sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday, 1pm-4pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.
Marlborough Heritage Day Brayshaw Park 6th February 10am - 4pm Heritage Skills and unique collections
See unique collections and demonstrations of heritage skills including woodwork, blacksmithing, farming and engineering. • Hot food • Bouncy castle • Thomas the Tractor rides • Mini train rides ALL DAY!
• Model boats on the pond. • Vintage vehicle display • Steam engines in action. • Devonshire teas and lunches
AND SO MUCH MORE......
NOT TO BE MISSED - FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Entry $5 adults, children FREE
Tuesday 28:
Wednesday 29 Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 & $4). Eftpos now available. Quiz Night: Come along and enjoy a fun quiz night. Great for family teams, teams of friends and workmates. With prizes for first, second, random and second to last. Teams can consist of any number up to a maximum of eight. Registration from 6.30pm, entry $5 per team. All materials are supplied. 7.15pm-9.15pm. Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.
Thursday 30 Ladies Give Golf A Go: Have you always wanted to play golf? Here’s your opportunity to try golf with coaching from a professional, as well as having time out on the course to practise. 5.30pm-7pm. Ev-
ery Thursday from today until February 20, $45. Blenheim Golf Course, Parker Street. Prior registration essential due to limited numbers. Phone 5784585 or 5792294.
Friday 31 Beach Fest: A back to school beach party for all youth aged 13-24 years. With a live DJ playing throughout, inflatables, volleyball competitions, food vendors, stallholders, competitions and much more. 6pm-9pm. Tickets $5 per person, door sales only. Picton Foreshore. Transport available for those outside Picton. For more details contact 035793143, events@myt.org.nz or visit My Space 18 Kinross Street, Blenheim
If you have an event email Susan at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz