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Call for speed limit slash MATT BROWN

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A woman whose pet dog died after being hit by a speeding car is warning it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.

Aerodrome Road resident Mel Marshall was devastated when her small dog was hit by a speeding car on Aerodrome Road.

With motorists continuing to regularly break the 70 kilometres per hour speed limit, it is a dis-

aster waiting to happen, Mel says.

“Does it have to take a human life to change a speed limit?

“We call the police literally every week because of people doing burnouts or being idiots.

“There are elderly using mobil-

ity scooters, kids on scooters and people walk along the road.

“Losing my dog was hard, but I would hate for my child to be chasing a dog, or a ball, and be hit.

“I don’t want people to feel what

I’ve felt.”

Aerodrome Road, off New Renwick Road in Blenheim, the new Omaka Landing subdivision has seen a dramatic rise in road users.

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The popular Omaka Aviation Centre, Omaka airport, the Omaka Marae, and several businesses are accessed via Aerodrome Road.

“I’m not a negative Nancy – but when it’s a residential area, and a small area, with several major businesses – it’s a disaster waiting to happen.”

“It’s a very active area. It’s like a main road,” Mel says.

Formerly living near the corner of Jacksons Road and Old Renwick Road, a car accident hot spot, Mel says she is familiar with hearing the squeal of tyres and crunch of impacting metal.

“I witnessed so many accidents [living on Jacksons Road].

Hearing the screech of tyres and waiting for the crunch; it’s not nice.”

Aerodrome Road resident Mel Marshall.

Aerodrome Road has a speed limit of 70kmph. Photos: Matt Brown.

She says Marlborough Roads won’t make any changes without a police report, but that’s not good enough.

“Wouldn’t you want to have a proactive approach?”

“If it’s changed, police can monitor it and behaviour will change.”

Mel says the tall grass on the side of the road next to a paddock

earmarked for subdivision hasn’t been mowed in months, forcing people to walk on the road.

“It’s an accident waiting to happen.

“On highways it’s understandable to have a higher speed. But on a residential street with a new subdivision being built?

“It wouldn’t be hard to change

two signs – and it would make people slow down and think.

“Even a duck crossing sign, like they have on Battys Road; beware of people walking.

“Just something.

Mel says she won’t give up until something is done.

“I’m not going to give up until it’s changed.”

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Vaccine passport problems spark abuse at garden centre MATT BROWN

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Workers are being targeted by angry customers turning abusive over Covid rules.

Staff at Selmes Garden Centre, many of whom are immune compromised, have suffered ongoing abuse, including screaming, and shouting.

Selmes Garden Centre secondin-charge Denise McQuade, while not speaking on behalf of the popular nursery, says it’s been a scary time since the Covid traffic light system was put in place.

The lack of respect shown to people doing their jobs has left her “gob smacked” she says.

“Most of our customers are good – on the whole, really good. But the bad people are really abusive.”

And despite many clear signs posted at the entranceway and through the nursery, people aren’t getting the message, she says “We work with disabled people and many of them are immune compromised.

“We struggled right from day one on the decision to make this a vaccine passport site.”

The nursery made the decision to require vaccine passports when the country shifted to the traffic

light system late last year.

Selmes is the largest retail nursery in Marlborough and provides employment and training for many disabled members of the community.

“I really wish we didn’t have to do this, but we have to protect our employees,” Denise says.

She says the worst abuse, screaming, shouting and name calling, predominately comes from men aged 30 and up.

“I’m gob smacked. Why do they think they have the right [to abuse people]?

“Younger people are very happy to walk in here and show their vaccine passports on their phones,” she says.

“A lot aren’t anti-vaxxers, but anti-government. They don’t want to be told what to do.

“We get vitriol – one man stood here for ten minutes arguing about the government.

“It’s been a really scary time.”

Denise says most people have vaccine passes – they just don’t want to show them. She says she’s also surprised by the number of people who haven’t got a vaccine pass yet.

“It seems to predominately be men that don’t want to play by the rules,” she says.

Selmes Garden Centre second-in-charge Denise McQuade is sick of abuse from people unwilling to show vaccination passports. Photo: Matt Brown.

“But we don’t make the rules; we’re protecting our vulnerable employees.”

She says people not wearing masks is another ongoing problem at the nursery.

“Because it’s outdoors, people don’t think they have to wear masks – that’s another huge problem.

“You can’t get into any retail store without a mask – why a nursery?

“Distancing doesn’t mean anything for a lot of the disabled peo-

ple we employ – they just rock up to customers.

“Because of that, you would think people would be respectful, but they’re not. We do it [wear masks] for the sake of each other.”

Denise says the best solution would be hiring a security guard that checks passes at the gate, similar to other businesses in town.

But as the nursery is operated as a trust, it makes sourcing the funds for security difficult.

“I think people are struggling with all the responsibility – having to have masks, sign in and show vaccine passes,” she says.

“It has settled down a little bit now, but before Christmas it was happening nearly every day.”

Denise says she has come across a lot of badly-behaved people lashing out at them for government rules, and she’s sick of it.

“And we’re the ones that raised you 30 to 40 somethings, where did we go wrong?”

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Otways twins claim US scholarships PETER JONES

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Two of the region’s most promising young athletes are poised to take their talents to the United States.

Eighteen-year-old twins, Jade and Kyla Otway, have both secured full scholarships to American universities.

Jade has earned a five-year tennis scholarship to Texas Christian University, based in Fort Worth, while Kyla has picked up a fouryear rowing scholarship at UCLA [University of California, Los Angeles].

A winner of multiple national age group singles and doubles titles, Jade is viewed as one of the nation’s most promising junior players, being named Tennis New Zealand’s junior female player of the year in 2020.

The three-time Marlborough Junior Sportswoman of the Year flew out of Blenheim on December 30 to begin her American adventure, excited to be given such an opportunity.

Initial contact came from the TCU head coach who had heard through his Kiwi contacts that Jade was on the lookout for a US college.

Negotiations took place via a

Zoom chat during the 2021 lockdown, an opportune time, according to Jade.

“It was quite cool to be actually at home in lockdown during that time because my family got to talk to them as well and we were able to discuss what they had to offer. At the time I was talking to a couple of other schools as well,” explained Jade, “but [TCU] seemed the best fit for me.

“I have made a really good connection with my coach, and a couple of girls in the team, so I am hoping it will be a smooth transition.”

Jade will play for the highly-rated TCU women’s team, known as the “Horned Frogs”, initially in inter-collegiate team competition, followed by individual tournaments.

She sees it as the best of both worlds.

“It is awesome … because I get to continue my academics and play tennis as well. You are training 20 hours a week, travelling, playing other schools, getting crazy facilities to train at and you are not having to pay $100,000 a year to be on the tour or paying to get a degree.”

She will study for a business degree while at TCU. A New Zealand Junior Federa-

Jade, left, and Kyla Otway at the 2020 Rapaura doubles tournament.

Photo: Peter Jones. tion Cup player in 2019, Jade has ensured the door is still open to national selection.

“I made sure during our negotiations that TCU would clear me to play Fed Cup if that opportunity came up, which I obviously hope it does, so they are completely supportive of that and want me to represent my country if offered the chance.”

She is especially glad that later in the year she will have her twin sister relatively close at hand, or at least a three-hour plane ride away.

“There will be some hard days over there – it’s not an easy schedule – so having family nearby will

be cool.”

However, Jade will have to wait a few months for Kyla’s US arrival, her multi-talented sibling not due in California until late August.

A member of the successful Rangi Ruru rowing programme, Kyla was selected as a Year 12 student for New Zealand under-19 in 2020 after underlining her potential with several medals during her novice season.

Formerly, she was a nationallyranked tennis player, joining forces with Jade to take out the NZ 12s doubles title in 2016.

But it is on the water that Kyla has made her mark most recently, recuperating from a serious knee

injury in February 2021 to team up with the Wairau Rowing Club this season.

She will compete for Wairau at the forthcoming Canterbury and South Island champs in January, before heading for the nationals in February. After that she is hopeful of pairing with local Meg Flanagan and perhaps trialling for the NZ under-21 team.

Kyla is following in the path of three former NZ U21 rowers who recently went to UCLA. She met up with the Bruins’ deputy coach, who serendipitously lives in NZ and was home for a [US] summer break.

“I got to meet her face-to-face, which was awesome,” said Kyla.

“Then I sent her videos of me rowing and on the erg, plus all my academics, and they offered me a full scholarship, which was a surprise as my erg time hadn’t reached the standard they set down.

“I can’t wait to get over there … it’s going to be the time of my life.”

Having her twin stationed nearby, and able to share eight month’s experience of life at a US college, will provide an added boost.

“We have family in Denver as well,” said Kyla, “but obviously we will have each other, which is the best thing.”

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Opinion / Out & About

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MPI caught a Paūa poacher near Cape Campbell late last year.

MPI’s biggest paua bust Dear Ed, It puts everything in perspective; 250 illegally caught paua taken in two-and-a-half hours by one man.

More like 300 - all were not recovered.

The same vehicle was seen in the area twice before in the preceding 14 days. This bust was not possible without the help of local quadbike fishermen.

Council is proposing to potentially ban these beach users with their bylaw.

Is saving large numbers of paua and seafood from illegal poaching not more important than the percieved threat to a few birds, lizards and in-

sects?

Most people I know feel more strongly about the threat to paua and seafood from the very few who poach.

One poacher potentially removed more paua than all the legal recreational catch combined from this area since the paua ban finished singlehanded.

Removing quad bike fishermen from our east coast beaches will leave poachers to decimate seafood without having to look over their shoulders.

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E M O C ER WEL M M U TO S

Go on an adventure this summer Marlborough boasts some truly spectacular places to relax and unwind with an enticing number of world class restaurants and café right on its doorstep.

No matter what your preference is when it comes to food, you are bound to find the perfect spot to while away a pleasurable afternoon or evening sampling some of the region’s renowned culinary delights.

Showcasing Marlborough’s freshest produce, from juicy berries and fruit, locally grown vegetables and an array of delicious seafood and meats there is plenty to tempt the palate.

While travel restrictions mean we can’t venture too far overseas, now is the ideal time to make the most of all the wonderful opportunities here at home.

Uncover some of Marlborough’s finest eateries, they’re not just for visitors. Treat yourself and the family to

a great time out and let the good times roll.

We know about our region’s renowned vineyards and restaurants, but have you tried them for yourself? Perhaps you always head to the same one, maybe it’s time to give somewhere new a go? Support local businesses and make a date for lunch or dinner somewhere different or return to an old favourite and rediscover what makes it so special.

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat or a languorous five course feast, Marlborough has you covered. Choose from the convenience of a central location or head further afield and make a day of it. From the vines to the coast there are plenty of places to choose from, with plenty to tempt the taste buds.

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ART E R U T L & CU

Rare and Unrivalled Beauty Landscape Paintings from the Kelliher Art Trust Collection is an exhibition of landscape paintings depicting South Island scenes.

It features works by Kelliher-era artists as well as contemporary artists.

“Rare and unrivalled beauty” is a phrase used by Sir Henry Kelliher to characterise our spectacular countryside.

The preservation of the New Zealand landscape by artists’ paintings inspired him to establish the celebrated 20th Century art competition carrying his name.

Sir Henry Kelliher was a longstanding patron of the arts.

In 1956 he established the Kelliher Art Competition “to capture the grandeur of the New Zealand scene in all its changes through the seasons.

The Millennium Public Art Gallery is the first venue for this South Island exhibition’s tour.

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Art Trust Curator, will be giving an exhibition talk in late January, date to be confirmed.

Open 10.30-4.30 weekdays and 1-4 on weekends.

Exhibition entry by koha (adults) with a free exhibition catalogue.

DIY activities available for children.

Catalina Sounds, in collaboration with the Vinyl in the Vines DJ crew, are gearing up for a groovy afternoon of dance music, fine beverages and delicious food on Sunday 23 January at the stunning Sound of White vineyard, 20 minutes from Blenheim in the Waihopai Valley.

Catalina Sounds’ winemaker Matt Ward said he knew it was the perfect location for a music, wine and food event.

“Sound of White is a hidden gem that needs to be shared - we are tucked away in a stunning location below the majestic Waihopai Valley ranges. I was eager to collaborate with the Vinyl in the Vines DJ crew

and also host some top local food vendors.”

“There’s never been a better reason to stay in town for summer,” Matt said. “It’s just $20 a ticket and children under 12 are free.

“We’re also putting on buses from Blenheim for $30 return - there’s no excuse not to join us.”

Tickets can be purchased at Under the Radar - search under ‘Marlborough’.

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Twilight Market proves Enter a world of indulgence a popular destination A community market a long time in the making is set to return to the lush grounds of a popular Marlborough winery.

Rock Ferry Wine’s Twilight Market, the region’s only midweek night market, is on again Wednesday night at the grounds of organic the Corners Vineyard at Hammerichs Road.

Rock Ferry cellar door and marketing manager Sarah Fix says the monthly event has something for everyone.

Live music, specialist premium producers and perfect weather at the idyllic setting saw hundreds of Marlburians and visitors to the region enjoy at December’s event.

“We’re really happy with the turnout,” she says.

“I’ve always wanted the market to be midweek.

“It gives people something to do during the week and we don’t have to compete.

And it gives stall holders a chance to relax between events.”

The market runs from 4pm to 7pm the second Wednesday of each month until

The popular Van Bake Bros is a crowd favourite.

March.

Vendors include Crank Goat Cheeses, Cloudy Bay Clams, Delicia Gelato, Sherrington Honey, Rood Food Makers, Marlborough Microgreens, Morrie’s Munchies, Fantail Fields, Golden Miles Produce, the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club, Spudz n Greens, Three Cats, Helen’s Garden Plants, and the Van Bake Bros.

The Chocolate Station is home to one of New Zealand’s most extensive range of craft chocolates. Sitting right next to The Wine Station at Blenheim Railway Station, with an amazing selection of well over 100 delicious craft chocolate product lines from the most acclaimed chocolatiers and “bean-to-bar” chocolate makers in NZ and the Pacific.

Comments director, Paul Jackson, “There are many similarities between the worlds of chocolate and wine – terms such as “single estate”, “terroir” and “flavour notes” are interchangeable between both. A quality artisan chocolate, like a good wine, comes with a range of flavour profiles to suit every palate. In fact, chocolate is one of the few products with a broader flavour profile than wine.

Both wine and chocolate come from a fruit and

The team at the Chocolate Station within Blenheim’s heritage railway station. are fermented as a part of the creation process. Of course, most importantly, they both bring happiness!

The Chocolate Station has an award-winning range of bean-to-bar as well as NZ chocolatier products. Besides bars and gift sets, there are chocolate bon bons, truffles, drinking chocolate and even chocolate tea! There is something for everyone at The Chocolate Station!”

“Bean-to-bar” chocolate describes the chocolate making process, where the chocolate maker begins with cacao beans and turns the raw product into chocolate.

Chocolatiers melt pre-made

chocolate (couverture) to create chocolate confections.

Both terms are used to differentiate between mass-produced chocolate.

A selection of the artisan chocolate brands found instore are Baron Hasselhoff, Belvas, Bennetto, Cavalier, Flint, Foundry, Hogarth, Honest Chocolate, La Petit, Lucid Chocolatier, Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, Mayan Man, OCHO, Ola Pacifica, Raglan Chocolate, The Remarkable Chocolate Co., Seriously Good Chocolate, Schoc, She Universe, Shirl & Moss, Solomons Gold, Vanua Chocolate & Wellington Chocolate Factory.

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A new focus for the Slip Inn Store Relax and unwind on the water at the Slip Inn. Recently reopened, the Slip Inn has a new focus as an affordable and low-key place for locals and visitors to enjoy.

It’s the perfect place for those heading out into the sounds to fuel up on classic kiwi comfort food, grab some takeaways and begin their holiday with the perfect start. Local’s can also enjoy a great spot by the water

to dine with friends and family.

Meet the friendly team, savour the fresh food made in house by our kitchen team while you try the range of craft beers, local wines and delicious cocktails.

Offering a range of share plates and larger meals, there’s something for everyone including vegetarian, vegan options, fresh seafood & showcasing local & New Zealand produce.

Summer is a great time to make sure you are on top of any health concerns, so why not pop into Wairau Pharmacy where they offer medicine management, advice and beauty therapy to the Marlborough community.

Take advantage of their FREE blood pressure and blood glucose tests! You can also get your Covid19 vaccine and boosters, no appointment necessary.

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In 2022, parents and caregivers will be able to get their 5 to 11-year-olds immunised against COVID-19 Some tamariki get very ill from catching COVID-19 and immunisation is one of the best ways to protect them.

Safety of the COVID-19 vaccine

Immunisation is an important way we keep tamariki safe, like being sun smart or wearing a seatbelt.

The child (paediatric) Pfizer vaccine has gone through the same rigorous approval process as other routine childhood immunisations. No clinical trials were skipped and no corners were cut in the testing of its safety.

It protects your tamariki from many serious diseases and stops disease spreading within your whānau and the community. In Aotearoa, tamariki get free vaccinations against 12 diseases, including whooping cough (pertussis), measles and polio.

The Pfizer vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds has been through clinical trials with children in this age group. In general, the side effects that were reported were mild, didn’t last long, and were similar to side effects from other routine immunisations.

Take time this summer to get the information and advice you need to make the best decision for your tamariki. Find out more at: Unite Against COVID-19 – Covid19.govt.nz/tamariki Or call the COVID Vaccination Ministry of Health – Health.govt.nz/CovidVaccineKids Healthline on 0800 28 29 26 Te Puni Kōkiri – Karawhiua.nz Ministry for Pacific Peoples – mpp.govt.nz

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Heat goes on at Rapaura courts PETER JONES

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The heat was well and turned up, both on and off the court, when the 2022 Rapaura doubles tennis tournament welcomed in the new year at the grass court complex.

Sixty-four combinations battled in sweltering conditions over three days to find a winner in men’s, women’s and mixed doubles competition.

The on-court action culminated in a thrilling men’s doubles final, on January 3.

Involved in the main court decider were last year’s champions, top seeds Remi Feneon and Gareth Robb, from Christchurch.

Across the net were Marlborough player Lee Harborne and nationally-ranked Nelson junior Harry Pugh, ranked second.

Remi and Gareth went into the final as clear favourites, having dropped just three games in their previous three matches. However, Harry and Lee had also breezed into the decider, winning all their matches in straight sets.

The first set was tight, the younger pairing breaking Gareth’s serve early, only to be broken back immediately as Remi and Gareth consolidated to take it out 7-5.

Another early break in the second saw Harry and Lee push out to a

5-2 lead. Playing with enthusiasm and energy the youngsters served and volleyed superbly to take the set 6-3 and level things up.

However, the vast experience and court craft of their opponents came to the fore in the final set, some superb returns, coupled with a few thunderous overheads from Remi, creating a 5-2 lead.

Harry held his serve with the match on the line, but he and Lee had no answer as Remi brought his imposing serve into play to ice proceedings, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.

Remi said a combination of the heat and tenacious opponents had made it a tough proposition.

“The heat didn’t help … it was very hard to find energy.”

Gareth was full of praise for their young rivals. “It felt like we were just not seeing [the ball] well but [Harry and Lee] played extremely well … they played like they had nothing to lose and momentum was with them for what felt like a long time.”

Winners of the women’s doubles title, contested on the main court prior to the men’s decider, were Remi’s wife Joelene and their daughter Jade, the top seeds.

The pair, who lost in the corresponding fixture last year, made amends in emphatic style, dominating Nelson-based second seeds Suzanne Spencer and Man-

Winners of the main titles at the annual Rapaura doubles tournament, from left, Gareth Robb, Jade Feneon, Joelene Feneon and Remi Feneon. Photo: Peter Jones. dy Beynon 6-0, 6-1 in the final.

The combination of Jade’s power game and Joelene’s courtcraft proved irresistible on both Sunday and Monday as they swept their opponents aside.

Jade said that while the duo were keen to go one step further than last year their main motivation in the final was “just to play well”, which they felt they had done.

“Although the final score looks one-sided it was actually much closer than it suggests,” said Joelene. “I just left the big points up to Jade,” she suggested with a laugh.

The Feneon family also had a major presence in Saturday’s mixed doubles

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tournament, which was contested by 24 combinations.

The final turned into something of a family affair, with Jade and Liam Adams combining superbly to come out on top in a thriller against Remy and Joeline. Jade and Liam staved off a couple of match points at 8-7 before levelling at 8-8, then going on to win a tense tiebreaker 7-5.

The senior Fenions made their way to the decider with a 9-0 victory over Wayne Thompson and Fiona Wikaira, while Jade and Liam booked their place by seeing off the stern challenge of Harry Pugh and Lucia Gale 9-3.

Harry and Lucia beat Wayne and Fiona 9-2 in the third/fourth play-off.

Doubles results: Finals Men: Remi Feneon and Gareth Robb beat Harry Pugh and Lee Harborne 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.

Women: Joelene Fenion and Jade Fenion beat Suzanne Spencer and Mandy Beynon 6-0, 6-1.

Semifinals Men - Remi Feneon and Gareth Robb beat Joseph Sandford-Jury and Lucca Wiseman 6-0, 6-2; Harry Pugh and Lee Harborne beat Liam Adams and Cameron Lyons 6-3, 6-2.

Women: Jade and Joeline Feneon beat Sharon Pugh and Ava Doddridge; Suzanne Spencer and Mandy Beynon beat Eveline Apthorp and Renny Spruijtenburg 6-4, 6-4.

Third and fourth place Men: Liam Adams and Cameron Lyons beat Luca Wiseman and Joseph Sandford-Jury Women: Eveline Apthorp and Renny Spruijtenburg beat Sharon Pugh and Ava Doddridge.

Special plate Women: Jane Bay and Caroline Cornelius Men: Todd Breeze and Nic Burnie Plate Women: Helen Redshaw and Sheena Grey Men: John Mawkes and Jonas Asmussen Consolation plate: Men: Angus and Robin Doddridge Mixed doubles (Saturday) Winners Liam Adams and Jade Feneon beat Remi and Joelene Feneon 9-8 (7-5).

Third place: Harry Pugh and Lucia Gale beat Wayne Thompson and Fiona Wikaira.

Special plate: Angus and Ava Doddridge Consolation plate: Donna Clark and Stu Campbell Plate: Josh Joseph and Joey Beckett.

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Running royalty crowned PETER JONES

A new King of the Withers was crowned in Blenheim’s southern hills on Saturday - while a familiar face reclaimed the Queen of the Withers title.

Sixteen-year-old Marlborough Boys’ College year 12 student Ryan Marfell took out the men’s section of the popular new year 10km event, finishing in the smart time of 47 minutes 39 seconds. Second was Christian Cartwright in 48.22.

Close behind in third was Megan Graham, the former international squash player picking up her ninth victory in the women’s section. Her time was 48.39, the first three runners all breaking the 50-minute mark.

Ryan, who claimed the junior male title last year, said going into the race that his aim was to finish in the top three. “That was my goal. I knew there was a mountain runner that absolutely smashed the record last year

[Andy Good, who came home in 38.07] and I thought that if he showed up again, the best I could hope for was second.”

With Good not taking part this year Ryan was able to dictate terms in the latter stages of the race.

“I sat in second up until just before ‘Jane’s Seat’ then gassed it to try and get a gap before the downhill, then held it the whole way home.”

Ryan is currently training hard for a shot at the 2022 Coast to Coast, where he will join forces with fellow MBC students Callum Anderson and Finn McKenzie for a shot at the schools twoday title.

Consequently, he is putting in some long miles. “I ran a half marathon two days ago so there was a bit of soreness in my legs …

I sat in behind [Christian] then got him on the hills. That was my aim so I’m pretty happy.”

Megan, who did not compete last year while on maternity leave,

Megan Graham relished being back on the Queen of the Withers course. Photos: Peter Jones said it was good to be back.

“I missed [the race], it was good to be out there again. It’s my favourite race, a good one to kick off the year.”

Although her preparation was disrupted by a teething child’s wakefulness last night, she said she was not the only one.

“The guy who finished just in front of me [Christian] said he

had just had a baby a week ago and was also living off three hours sleep, so it was a battle of the sleep-deprived,” she added with a chuckle.

The second woman home was Shanay McMahon in 52.35, with last year’s Queen of the Withers, Emily Waters, coming third in 53.41.

Thirty-eight runners contested

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King of the Withers Ryan Marfell races towards the finish line. the main event, with 44 taking part in the hybrid race.

This was won by former local athlete Anna Kuegler in 1.00.48, with Kylie Matthews second and Daniel Gray third.

The walk was once more won by Don Bate in 1.13.04, from Linda Messman and Andrew Denmead.

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