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The Sun
Friday February 28, 2020
Mural unveiled By Frances Chin
As of Tuesday, February 25 at 10am, Blenheim became just a little bit more colourful. A large mural has been placed on Redwood Street, opposite the Warehouse. The mural was painted by local artist Gynelle Blake. Gynelle’s skilful painting artfully portrays a montage of scenes involving water. There is a waterfall rushing down rocks, as well as depictions of water rippling on a pond, and a twisting braid
river. It’s impossible to look at this mural and not feel awed, while bringing to mind the ever changing Marlborough landscape. The mural is sponsored by SWE, and is a gift to the Marlborough community. “We see this as a chance to beautify our town’s environment as well as make people reflect on the importance of water to our community – which is a part of our broader community contribution initiative” said Dean Marshall, SWE Business
Development Manager. Gynelle has previously worked on large murals at Bohally intermediate and Springlands School. Her range is vast, with artwork ranging from photorealistic to abstract. Themes of nature and the environment often carry through her work, and every mural she paints is unique. Gynelle believes the mural “reflects the beauty of the Marlborough environment,” and brings attention to the way we as people interact with water.
SWE Business Development Manager Dean Marshall, and local artist Gynelle Blake, have worked together to create the mural as a gift to the Marlborough community.
More Red Cross van drivers needed By Aimee O’Hagan
Red Cross Blenheim is calling out for help. They’re currently on the look out for fresh volunteers to drive their community van; a vehicle which is an often overlooked but very important part of the work the organisation does in Marlborough, providing transport for all sorts of groups in the community – from classes of school students to rest home residents, disabled pensioners to babies. Ideally, four more drivers are needed to make sure that those involved aren’t volunteering all the time. “It’s an extremely busy service,” Red Cross Blenheim branch committee Existing van drivers, Moira Conroy (left), Russell Horner, and Vernon member and past president, Lynette Price.
Jones, says. “On work days, the vehicle is constantly being used.” “There’s quite a lot involved. There’s always a risk that something will go wrong, and it’s quite a responsibility.” Van drivers tasks aren’t just limited to driving the van; they also include helping passengers get on board, operating the wheelchair hoist and then harnessing a wheelchair, checking that everyone is safe and wearing a seatbelt, and so much more. “Health and Safety, filling a travel log, and attending a first aid course is all what is required to become a community van driver,” says Red Cross vehicle liason officer, Moira Conroy. As well as this, drivers must have a full and valid license.
“We are always hopeful that new volunteers are committed and have a reasonable level of fitness as attaching floor shackles requires bending and a certain amount of strength.” Despite the drivers’ busy schedules, Moira says that the organisation would still like to see it used more. “We want the community to be aware of what the van can provide,” Moira says. “It’s a great facility for the community to have and it would be nice to see it utilised more.” For more information or to volunteer to be a driver, contact Lynette on 0277398295, Moira on 0284213163, or Red Cross office administrator Trudy Langford on 0212282376 or 035786134.
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