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The couple first met 40 years ago and have been married for 37 years.

Originally from Christchurch, Jayne and Chris moved to Blenheim seven years ago.

The couple had bought a motorhome and had plans to travel more. Chris says he will keep the bus that meant so much to them.

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Talking about Jayne brings a smile to his face, but tears are never far away, he says. He thinks it will help sharing his loss with other people and vice versa.

“I’d like to try and organise something where we can all meet up and have a coffee and a wee chat.

“Anyone who has lost someone is welcome, daughters, wives, parents. Everyone is welcome and we can all sit down together and talk,”

After putting a post on social meeting to gauge interest, Chris was overwhelmed with the response, with hundreds giving his idea the thumbs up.

Now Chris is on the look out for a suitable venue where people can catch up.

He hopes people will come forward with ideas for a meeting place.

“This whole ordeal has left us shell shocked; how it all fell part so quickly.

“Talking about Jayne helps and if we could have a group that meets once a week on a Saturday or Sunday maybe, I think others would benefit too.

“Hopefully this will get going and we can all get some help from each other.”

Anyone with any ideas about where the group could meet can email paula@topsouthmedia.co.nz and all messages will be passed on to Chris and his family.

Flower Theft

Blenheim Police have charged a man and woman with theft over the unlawful taking of flower plants from Pollard Park. A 40-year-old man and 57-year-old woman were arrested at 1.40am on Monday after a member of public spotted their suspicious behaviour. Officers discovered the pair, and 17 flowering plants that had allegedly been dug up. Both will set to appear in Blenheim District Court yesterday, both charged with theft. The woman also faces two drug-related charges. Police officers replanted the flowers.

Motorcycle Flag Marshalls Needed

Marlborough Motorcycle Club is after flag marshals for the Peter Brown Memorial Race over the weekend of the 6th and 7th of May. If you have a school or sports team after a fundraising effort and enjoy watching high-octane motorcycle racing from trackside, the MMC wants you to help put together an amazing event with riders from around the country, with time paid for and lunch provided. Flag marshals need to be 14 years or above – contact James on 021 2600 432 to enquire.

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