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Wednesday 31 January 2024

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Golf’s longest day: 72 holes over 13 hours JACK MALCOLM When four local boys decided they wanted to complete golf ’s longest day, they weren’t quite ready for what they had in store.

Zac Shirley, George Aerakis, Tāne Stephens and George Smith walked over 28 kilometres as they completed 72 holes at Greenacres Golf Club, raising approximately $1500 for the Nelson Cancer Society Tasman.

With handicaps ranging from the high 13s to mid-14s, the group took just over 13 hours to complete the feat after a bright and early 6am start.

“It was pretty tough going into that third 18,” Zac says. “That night (after), we felt pretty sore. We had a mean sleep.”

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George Aerakis, 15, Tāne Stephens, 14, Zac Shirley, 15, and George Smith, 16, took over 13 hours to complete 72 holes of golf for charity. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

‘Amazing support’ after supermarket announces closure ANDREW BOARD Fresh Choice owner Gary Watson says the support from the community has been “astounding” since it was announced his supermarket will close in March.

It was announced last Wednesday that Fresh Choice in the Richmond Mall would close, prompting a wave of support for the su-

permarket owners and staff.

“Since the article [on Nelson App] came out the support has been insane. Customers have been in and are being very supportive,” says Gary.

Gary and Lisa Watson announced the decision not to renew their lease to staff last Tuesday.

In an email to staff seen by Waimea Weekly, Gary said that

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they were unable to get a new lease that suited the needs of the business, and that the supermarket would likely close on March 17.

“It breaks our hearts that we have to end our family business, however we were unable to agree to a layout/lease with the landlord that would let us continue to thrive in the short and long term.”

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He refused to comment on the details of the lease to the Weekly, saying he was unable to comment publicly.

It is understood around 70 staff will be affected by the closure.

A staff member spoken to by the Weekly says that staff are “gutted and upset”.

“We’ve been kept pretty well informed but we’re all upset. For

each other, for the community and for Gary and Lisa.”

The closure will end 66 years of Watson family ownership of a supermarket in Richmond.

The business started with his grandparents Ivan and Lyalla Watson on Queen St, before his father Ian moved it to the-

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Matt out of the business a decade ago The mall says it hope to unveil the and has run it with his wife Lisa since. concept and design of the proposed Richmond Mall is owned by Nel- changes within the first half of this son-based Tinline, its chief execu- year. tive Jamie Gaskell Gary says his focus confirmed the news on the next month to the Weekly last or so is helping his week. staff find new em“I can confirm that ployment. the lease has come “I’ve had about 40 to an end. emails from people “We are thankful to wanting good staff Gary and Lisa for so that has been their contribution great, they come to the Richmond from other superMall over the years markets, hospitality and wish them all and even manufacthe best for the futuring, so quite a Gary and Lisa Watson at Fresh mix.” ture.”

On a statement on Choice Richmond. Photo: File. He says he hopes its Facebook page, the community will Richmond Mall said the space will continue to support the store. undergo “extensive refurbishment”.

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George Aerakis, Tāne Stephens, Tyrone Nelson, and Zac Shirley watch George Smith recreate his tee-off. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Longest day goes from dawn to dusk FROM PAGE 1 “That’s when the wheels fell off,” George Smith says.

Having gotten into golf 18 months ago, the group often play long sessions at the course, George Aerakis says.

“We sort of thought, we’re already crazy with the amount of holes we want to play. But it’s never 72.”

They often play one and a half rounds, 27 holes, and sometimes play two full rounds. In the school holidays, they’re golfing up to five times a week, but during term-time that drops to once a week or

even once a fortnight through the winter.

Zac says a few of their dads are also golf-mad, so they also play with them often.

Off the course, the boys also enjoy surfing together, saying that’s partially how their friendship started. They’ve also been schoolmates and family friends.

Zac and Tāne attend Waimea College, while the Georges are both at Nelson College.

The group wanted to thank Greenacres, their home club, for supporting the challenge.

“They’re a big part of why we did it, as well,” says George

Aerakis.

“Not just the challenge. But from when we started, they’ve been really supportive.”

Alongside getting behind the boys with a donation box in the clubhouse, the club’s golf shop manager, Tyrone Nelson’s, support was instrumental in getting them over the line. On top of being there for the tee-off, he supplied them with hydration throughout the day and joined the group for their final 18 holes.

“You can’t say enough for what Tyrone did for us, he supported us the entire round,” says Zac.

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Street piano may be homeless ANNE HARDIE Richmond’s street piano’s future is up in the air as its owner tries to find a new place to keep it safe overnight.

For years, Kmart staff have wheeled it inside every night and out again the next morning, but the piano’s owner Stephanie Buck says it seems Kmart’s head office has decided it is not part of its policy and now it needs a new overnight home if it is to remain on the street.

For the past decade, the artist-painted piano has sat on the street for the community to play and has had beginners to concert pianists produce a range of music on its keys.

Stephanie has approached other businesses near Kmart to see if any will house the piano overnight as it is a well-protected area from the weather, but so far she has had no success. She says the site near Kmart has been ideal because it shelters the piano from the weather. She posted the piano’s dilemma on Facebook to try and find a solution and encourage supporters to express their views to Kmart’s head office and has been blown away by the support.

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She says setting the piano up in Sundial Square is the next option and one suggestion from the piano’s supporters is a permanent, sheltered lock-up shed where it can be protected from the weather and safe from vandalism at night.

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Velodrome underpass takes its toll ANNE HARDIE The combination of a steep incline, sharp corner and concrete in the velodrome underpass led to a brain bleed for eight-year-old Jasper Simmons after he lost control of his bike and crashed into the wall.

It was a horrifying experience for his parents, Ben Simmons and Tessa North, who want warning signs and padding on the concrete corners to prevent further accidents happening.

The concrete wall bears the black mark from Jasper’s helmeted head hitting it back in December and it is just one of numerous marks from others crashing into it when young children on bikes gather speed going down the path and do not have the skills to turn the sharp corner.

Ben says it happens fast and the numerous parents who use the facility often have more than one child to look after.

Jasper’s crash happened when he saw an older boy ride down the path and he followed before Ben, who was with his five-year-old daughter, could stop him.

“Then I heard this gut-wrenching scream. When I got there, he was under his bike with blood pouring down his face.”

Initially at Nelson Hospital, it looked like Jasper just needed stitches for the gash on his forehead.

Then at 3am he vomited and a CT scan showed he had a fractured skull and bleeding into his brain.

A traumatic eight hours followed as Jasper was put on a helicopter to Wellington Hospital with his

Jasper Simmons, 8, received 29 staples in his skull after crashing into the concrete wall of the velodrome tunnel. Photo: Anne Hardie. mother and Ben headed to the airport to get on the next plane.

“It was hell really; just terrifying.

It was eight hours after the scan before the neurosurgeon came out of surgery and said Jasper was going to be fine.

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Jasper had a window cut into his skull to find the bleed and cauterize it, then 29 staples to put it back together.

Ben describes the neurosurgeon as a hero who was putting in long days to save lives.

Now Jasper still has a couple of months to go until he is able to get back on his bike and Ben says they will continue going to the velodrome which he says is a wonderful facil-

ity for families.

But he wants to see signs, padding and also a tin mirror to reflect bike riders coming through the underpass into the path of others.

After Jasper’s crash in December, Ben contacted the Tasman District Council about safety improvements.

Council spokesperson Tim O’Connell says reserves staff, along with the health and safety officers from both Nelson and Tasman councils, carried out an

inspection on site and discussed how to implement measures to control the way people negotiate the underpass.

Markings will be added including ‘keep left’ and ‘walk your bike’.

Another possible option is rumble strips on the ramp path.

Ben had hoped some measures would put in place immediately to stop more kids hurtling into the concrete wall and getting seriously hurt. “[Kids] don’t have to be going fast to lose control and then when you’re out of control, there’s no limit to how fast you can get and you’re basically going front on into the concrete wall.

“If you have a parent with two kids, you can’t be on top of them at the same time and it’s a facility where kids are learning to ride their bikes.”

Even while waiting for the ambulance to arrive on the day of Jasper’s crash into the concrete wall, bypassers told Ben of two other accidents that had previously occurred in the underpass.

He says the concrete also shows the multiple crashes that have occurred.

“You can see the scratch marks from helmets on the wall when kids crash into it.”

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Centenarian Grace has lived ‘big life’ JACK MALCOLM Grace Martin says she’s lived a “big life” in her 100 years.

Born in 1924, the sprightly mother of three celebrated her centenary birthday last week with friends and family.

“Mum and dad always relayed to us children that the most important thing is people,” says her son Allan.

With six grandkids, seven great-grandkids, and another on the way, Grace says the secret to a long life is staying active.

“I always kept active in sport,” she says. “I played baseball, basketball, and I went swimming a lot.”

Grace was born in her family home in Dunedin on January 26, 1924, and moved to Nelson 66 years ago with her own young family in tow.

Her husband Rupert had got a job clearing the gorse and pasture establishment from the Moutere Hills to the Waimea Plains.

In the farmhouse, Grace became a local celebrity of sorts for the food she’d put on for the workers.

“They loved coming to my farm for afternoon and morning tea.,” Grace says. “Oh, and a hot lunch every day.”

Her scones and pikelets were so good that Transport Nelson Limited, who Rupert worked for, would host a board meeting once a year around her kitchen table. It was also used as a form of punishment, with a memorable incident where their dressing pilot forgot to close the hopper as he passed over the house and Grace hanging up her washing, deluging her and the clean clothes in fertiliser.

“I put a note in his afternoon tea and if he did it again he’d never get any more,” she laughs.

After retirement, Grace and Rupert got 10 acres in the Redwood Valley and started a coloured sheep purebred farm.

The sheep skins and wool were popular, with US President Jimmy Carter sending a letter

of thanks after they gifted him some skins during a visit by his brother.

Grace was widowed three decades ago and moved into the city with her brother to live in Richmond.

At that time, she became a member of the Holy Trinity Church, which Allan says has been like a second family.

In more recent years, she’s moved into Oakwoods Retirement Village and has embedded herself in the community.

That’s always been Grace’s attitude, keeping busy and keeping healthy, says Allan.

“She’s always been active. A few years ago, she said we didn’t catch up enough, and I said I’d come for lunch.”

But as they went through the list of what days might work, it became apparent that Grace would have to fit her son in between her other hobbies and commitments.

“If you wanted to go see Mum, you have to make an appointment,” he laughs.

Grace Martin says she likes living at Oakwoods Retirement Village because there’s always something to do, even when you’re turning 100. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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Mary Garner farewelled her Nelson Tasman Hospice colleagues last Friday after nearly four decades. Photo: Gordon Preece.

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Mary Garner has supported Nelson Tasman Hospice volunteers since its establishment in 1987.

The 69-year-old farewelled her colleagues last Friday after nearly 40 years with the palliative care organisation, a role which she says got her out of bed every morning.

“Being in a job for a long time used to be a virtue but it’s not considered that anymore… it’s the volunteers and seeing the difference they make for patients is what’s got me out of bed every morning,” she says.

“Even now as I’m about to retire, it still gives me the greatest satisfaction to place a volunteer with a patient and family and see the difference that volunteer makes in that patient and family’s life.

“Whether that be family support, giving the caregiver a break, or story writing with the patient, that’s extremely satisfying, and I remain absolutely humbled when I look at

the time that our volunteers give.”

Mary says she’d grown up and currently resides at her family apple orchard in Ruby Bay, and prior to 1987 she had worked at Whanganui District Health Board.

After gaining insight from her late mother’s involvement in training rural-based Hospice nurses, and reading Elisabeth Kübler-Ross book about terminal illness, it motivated her to move back home and join the freshly-established Nelson Tasman Hospice.

“When we started we had a couple of nurses and we had 17 patients, and we were in an old house on Waimea Rd, and it moved from one old house to another until four years ago we moved into the building we’re in now [on Suffolk Rd],” she says.

“The service has grown exponentially, both the volunteer and the hospice service over that time.

“I was a volunteer manager for 29 of [the 37] years, and by the

time I transferred into a coordinating role, we had around 350 volunteers working for hospice.”

Mary, who was also awarded Queen’s Service Order in 2017 for her community service, says life-story writing with patients made a profound difference to their time spent in Hospice care.

“When someone’s approaching death, they can sometimes be comforted by being able to give those aspects the light of day and put them to bed again,” she says.

“It also allows people to reevaluate their life, and recognise what a good life they have, so that’s pretty satisfying to patients.”

Mary says her retirement plans included trips this year with her husband, Murray, to India and Africa, funeral celebrant and Justice of the Peace work, and continue hosting her hospice colleagues and local charities to pick apples from the remaining trees at her orchard.

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Photo sparks search for Wilkinson family ELOISE MARTYN Handwritten in pencil on the back of a beautifully framed photo are the names of people from the Wilkinson family in 1935.

The photo is trying to be relocated with its family, do you know the Wilkinsons?

A stranger from Wellington reached out to Tim and Myra Upson through a Facebook page they run called ‘Stanley Brook Events’ after they found the photograph.

“Someone had found the photo in an Op shop in Lower Hutt,” Myra says.

“They noticed that the location written on the back was Stanley Brook, so they reached out to see if we knew who the Wilkinsons were, or their family, in the photo.”

The photo was sent down to Myra.

Unfortunately, she didn’t know the family, but she did think she recognised the house in the photo which was confirmed via Facebook communication with other residents in Stanley Brook.

“The house is just down the road from where we live. I have checked in with the current owners, but they didn’t know the

A 1935 photo of the Wilkinson family from Stanley Brook, held by Myra Upson outside the same house in the photo, is trying to be reunited with its family - the Wilkinsons. Photos: Supplied.

Wilkinsons either.

“But they have given me some history on the house from other previous owners.”

Images of the front and back – with the handwritten names – of the photo have been posted on

Facebook receiving almost 50 comments and suggestions.

“I have had people get in contact and have been through the comments and suggestions, but no one has said ‘yes that’s our family’, or ‘yes, I know that family and

can pass it along’, so we are still looking,” Myra says.

“I’d love this photo to go back to the Wilkinson family, however, if no one comes forward it will be put on the wall in the Stanley Brook Hall and who knows,

maybe one day someone will recognise it and be able to find its home.

The information on the back of the photo reads: John Arthur Wilkinson. Toby. Grandfather farmed at Stanley Brook Nelson.

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How Richmond got its saltwater baths ROBYN PARKES In 1897 thoughts turned to having suitable saltwater swimming baths for the Richmond community.

With the coming event of the Queens Diamond Jubilee a celebration programme was arranged with proceeds to go towards the building of the baths.

A grand day of celebrations was organised, and consisted of a procession of Societies, the Fire Brigade, school children and the Mayor and Councillors, leaving from the railway station to Richmond Park.

In the evening a lecture was given

by Archdeacon Wright. Two days later a grand kinderspiel, ‘Dan the Newsboy, under the supervision of Mrs May, took place with over 80 performers.

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before the tide covered the surand all the side rooms were filled, on the 29th of December 1897. the windowsills outside were Specifications were 90 feet long rounding area. soon occupied, people standing and 45 feet wide with a depth A paling fence was constructupright and viewing the proceed- of about 7 feet deep at the low- ed around to protect swimmers ings through the top windows, er end, gradually shallowing to from dangerous sealife.

Dressing which rooms w e r e w e r e opened as built, and widely as the baths possible. were conSuch was nected the sucby a high cess that f o o t £33 was bridge raised for the baths. Swimming Notice for men and women, Nelson Evening Mail 17 January 1898. from the shore.

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A notice cember it was confirmed that the swim- around 3.5 feet at the upper end. board was put in place specifying ming baths would go ahead with The area had been excavated out that men and women would bath separately and times were given enough funding raised and it was to make for a deeper pool. predicted they would be a huge In order to ensure the baths could to ladies and gentlemen respecacquisition for the township. fill earlier there was a ditch dug tively.

The baths were constructed on for half a mile or more into the By 1914 it appears that the baths the beach near the Richmond estuary so that when the tide was had fallen into a state of ruin and Railway Station and were opened coming in the baths would fill up attempts were made to get the

council to visit the site to see what could be done.

At their February meeting it was proposed that the baths should be thoroughly renovated and put in good order and that anyone found defacing or destroying the property would be prosecuted.

Cr. Rose stated that the condition of the place was a disgrace to the council and that as the public had raised money for the erection of the baths it was surely the Council’s duty to keep them in repair.

In reply, Cr. Ingram said that he would not throw away ratepayers money in doing them up for individuals to deliberately damage them again.

An amendment was made to hold the proposal in abeyance until the following season.

Records do not tell if the baths were repaired and eventually they deteriorated and became a thing of the past.

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Opinion

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Driver behaviour going downhill I read with interest your front page story (24 January) regarding the driving behaviour going downhill. I have lived in Richmond for two years now and still I can’t believe the impatience and tail gating that occurs on our roads. Sure, I am elderly, but still drive at the required speed limit, but there are obviously still some people who are late for their accidents? Also, young people need to be taught courtesy when on the roads, especially when letting cars merge. Merge like a zip I have been told. I was in a situation last week where I had to merge or end up in the ditch, but the car full of young men with arms hanging out the windows, tooted at me with great annoyance.

Jill Pomeroy He correct. Yet the NZTA still think improving driver training is a bad idea and continue to waste billions on road to zero.

Warwick Rogers What I see as a Nelson driver is too many people in a hurry. It’s better to get there without incident, than never getting there at all. Which has an effect on loved ones and the wider community. Including the emergency services who were called from work or family time to rescue/recover you due to your inattention and haste.

Andrea Grocott All of Nelson is just busy every day, like so many cars and towns not big

Dental subsidy puts a smile on faces Does this include people on the superannuation over 65?

Jinny Fowler

Renewing vows after sixty years of marriage Was a very special day, wishing you many more wonderful years filled with happiness together within.

Irene James

What’s On enough. People just always in a hurry and don’t think of others around them or just to get a car ahead.

Charmaine Marie Yep, there’s some clowns out there.

People passing on blind corners, passing then cutting in front to take an exit.

Gārth Shēlly Bēattie Phone addiction is an epidemic. The police need to enforce the law.

Colin Woodward This may be, true but funny how they never mention the condition of the roads we drive on .It’s always mention speed and driver error, they aren’t always the reason.

Annette Mckenzie

Washbourn Wednesday Twilight Market Wednesday, 31 January, 4.30pm – 9pm Washbourn Gardens Fantastic food trucks and unique treasures at our arts and crafts market stalls. Live performances by local buskers and the Legacy Dance Group.

Liz and Craig Collett are excited to bring their expertise to the region. Photo: Supplied.

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Village Cycle Sprint Tri Sunday, 4 February, 9am Rabbit Island For non-swimmers, there are duathlon options over two distances. Visit: www.nelsontriclub.co.nz/events/village-cycle-sprint-tri-2024/ to enter.

Pioneers of the swimming pool industry, Mayfair Pools and Spas have long been the go-to experts for bespoke pool design and construction.

Established 50 years ago, Mayfair brings a unique flair and talent for out-of-theWillow Bank Heritage Village box thinking when it comes to engineer– Open Day ing construction. Introducing the brand’s Sunday, 4 February, 10-3pm quality custom service to the region are Willow Bank Heritage Village local owner-operators, Craig and Liz ColChildrens suitcase market, barter lett. Opening the new Mayfair branch - Bay and sell market. $7 per adult / $3 per Pools Nelson Ltd – covering the Nelson, child. Eftpos available.

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Wednesday 31 January 2024

CLUB WAIMEA

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We’re up & humming Our solar installation has been completed, turned on, and is producing power flat out.

These photo’s show the 240 panels on our roof, with the second photo giving you an idea of our daily consumption, where we are producing and using, and where we are selling back to the grid. A great asset for Club Waimea.

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CLUB WAIMEA CAR RUN Sunday 11th February 1.00pm Classic or just your favourite.

Everyone welcome rain or shine, meet at the Club 12.45pm for a run to Nelson North Club at Hira.

Cards | Darts | Fishing | Golf | Indoor Bowls | Pool Rugby Supporters | Snooker | Squash | Outdoor Bowls | Sioux Line Dance | RSA | Harmony Chorus Tasmonics | NN Motorcycle Group Sun City Rockers | Nelson Country Music Visit our website for more info & contact details

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Sun City Rockers Nelson Inc. Lessons 2024 Want to learn to Rock and Roll? You are invited to join us.

TUESDAY NIGHTS - 6:307:30 pm – CLUB WAIMEA - HALL 345 Queen Street, Richmond Beginner Lessons 6:307:30. (6 wks.) 27th Feb – 2nd April 23rd July – 27th Aug Cost: $30 per adult $15 per school student. Current club members all lessons are free.

• 6-week block course learning the basic steps of rock’n’roll with a range of basic moves • If you have already done a beginner’s course but would like to attend the beginner’s class again it will be half price. Once you have completed this course you WILL be ready for our next level.

• Please arrive at 6:15 pm on the first night of beginners and beginners plus for enrolment so we don’t cut into lesson time.

Beginner Plus 6:307:30pm (4 wks.)

9th April – 30th April

3rd Sep – 24th Sep Cost: $20 pp $10 school student. Current club members all lessons are free.

• 4-week block course where we expand on more of the basics including leading your partner, style, and more advanced moves Improver Lessons 6:307:30pm (4 wks.)

14th May – 11th June

1st Oct – 29th Oct Cost: $20 per person $10 student. Current club members all lessons are free.

4-week block course where we introduce new moves and expand on those already known.

Some more advanced moves are also introduced.

Advanced Lessons - 6:307:30pm (4 weeks)

18th June – 9th July 5th Nov - 26th Nov Cost: $20 per person Current club members all lessons are free • ‘4-week course developing your routine with more complicated moves’.

Group dances may also be part of this set of lessons.

MEMBERSHIP If you are interested in becoming a member at any stage, there are membership forms at the front desk.

You MUST also be a current member of Waimea Club to be a member of Sun City Rockers.

Please wear flat heeled shoes for Rock’n’Roll dancing.

Cost Sun City Rockers $15 per person Club Waimea $46 Single $81 Couple Please contact suncityrockerstreasurer@gmail. com for any further information about classes or simply come along at 6:15 on the 27thFebruary and have a look. We would love to see you.

ENZED SUPERSTOCK TEAMS CHAMPS 2024 Club Waimea Phil’s Place Restaurant available SATURDAY 3RD FEBUARY 2024 Grand Parade 6pm SUNDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2024 FINAL Time to be advised WHICH REGION WILL REIGN 2024?

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Chris Pyemont Architects - Dedicated to making your building vision become a reality Starting to plan a construction project can be overwhelming and daunting. It is a complex process and often involves a sizable capital or borrowed investment, says experienced architect Chris Pyemont.

“The rules and regulations around what you can and cannot build are extensive and finding the right builder for your project and budget can also be unnerving. Here at Chris Pyemont Architects we have an extensive understanding of the process and are here to help lead you effortlessly through this from start to finish, addressing all of these concerns on your behalf.”

Chris Pyemont Architects are

passionate about delivering innovative and high-quality design that not only meets a client's lifestyle and budget but will also be design sensitive and add value.

“We are a friendly and experienced practice with over 25 years of expertise in the Nelson and Tasman regions, and beyond.

We pride ourselves on our comprehensive and diverse range of experience and projects, from individual homes and alterations through to commercial and heritage renovation projects.”

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fer full creative architectural design, Chris offers a wide range of services tailor-made to suit each project, focusing on a client’s needs. “We begin with an initial meet and greet either on-site or at our offices, where we take our time to understand your brief, budget, site and expectations. We can offer examples of our work and provide client references before formal engagement. From here we tailor a services package to suit you and your project. We will follow a step-by-step process from providing you with a 3-dimensional flythrough to help visualise your project through to creating detailed drawings for construction plus building con-

Architect Chris Pyemont provides innovative and professional design services tailored to each and every project. Photo: Amy Russ sent and, if required, overseeing the construction phase.”

“During the project we carefully consider your brief and budget, ensuring that our designs align perfectly with your vision. As a registered member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, we uphold the highest professional standards in our work.

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Who can? Totalspan! The trusted steel building company making its place in the region After successfully becoming the new owners of Totalspan Nelson on 1 March 2023, the family-run business, consisting of owners Andrew and Diane Crompton with daughter Nicola, has exceeded their expectations in customer and project growth within their first year of ownership.

Jumping into the business wholeheartedly, the team have worked together in the Totalspan office, and after very quickly finding their feet, they hit the ground running. Putting a big focus on customer relationships and business growth, the team have worked together in achieving and exceeding this.

Coming into the new year, To-

talspan has exciting new projects due to commence and be completed in 2024.

With the ‘can-do’ attitude and engineering experience possessed

by Andrew, the larger and more intensive projects bring excitement into the business. “Yes, we can do your standard sheds, but there is also so much more that we can do for our customers,” Andrew says. “We have so many people approach us to enquire about habitable steel buildings, there has been a great push in the market for this."

One of the focuses’ of the business is the support of rural schools within the region. In 2023, Totalspan cleaned up, repaired, and re-

Checking in on Jessica and Nick’s new build progress is NBS Branch Manager, Dean Lund, Tākaka.

furbished four ‘UnderCover Kids’ bus shelters in the region that were damaged, dirty and unsafe.

This ensures the students have a safe place to wait for the bus enroute to school.

This year, Totalspan will continue their focus on supporting rural schools through the ‘UnderCover Kids’ initiative and are planning future fundraising to donate new sports or learning equipment to schools. Nicola is the key driver for this rural school support, and says, “I am passionate about this initiative and have some exciting new things to present to the region's rural schools this year watch this space!”

There is no job too big for To-

The family-run Totalspan Nelson team, Nicola, Andrew and Diane Crompton, have exceeded their first-year expectations, with no sign of slowing down. Photo: Supplied. talspan. Together with their customers, they remove limitations and make their dreams become a reality.

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Planning your funeral in advance can make a difficult time easier for your family, says Anna from Simplicity Funerals. Thinking about your own funeral plans may seem odd to some, but by planning ahead you can help ensure that your family will not experience extra distress at an already difficult time, knowing your wishes are being fulfilled.

Keeping a record of what you’d like when it comes to the service and burial or cremation can take a lot of pressure off family members at a time

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The other thing you can talk to your funeral director about in advance is the cost. This can help to avoid a financial burden on your family, who may otherwise have to pay for the funeral themselves. While a major life change like going into a rest-home or being diagnosed with a serious illness may prompt you to begin planning your funeral, it’s never too soon to start thinking about what you want.

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Have you tripped or slipped in the last 12 months, felt unsteady, or have difficulty getting out of a chair? If the answer is ‘yes’, then it's time to act. As we age falling over can become scary and often dangerous and it is natural to worry and fear that it may happen again.

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Dave Maule helps Peter Barrel launch his hang glider from Mount Murchison during the championship. Photo: Supplied.

Hang glider champs lift off ANNE HARDIE About 40 hang gliders are soaring thermals in the skies above Murchison as they compete in the New Zealand Hang Gliding Nationals.

Tasman Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club president, Kevin Rooke, says competitors are competing in up to eight rounds that take them on flights over mountainous country as far as the Nelson lakes and Raglan Range.

“It’s really spectacular mountain scenery, so you’re seeing some of New Zealand’s best scenery.”

Murchison has been the location for the national championships for the past few years and Kevin says it has been a good area to build skills. Competitors fly off Mt Murchison and head over the mountains. Being so close to the Main Divide provides good thermals for them to fly higher and hopefully complete courses that can be up to 100 kilometres.

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just on time as the first pilots to fly the course are finding thermals and that helps those following locate them, so that is factored into the competition. Finding thermals gets the hang gliders higher so they can cover the distance and Kevin says it is all about clouds, wind drift and terrain.

“It’s not a matter of just flying there in a straight line. You can’t get there without finding thermal lift to achieve that distance. One big clue is cloud and underneath will be a thermal. Then you look at wind drift to position yourself under that cloud.

“The winner is never just lucky, though there is a factor of luck.”

Competitors have come from around the country with several also from overseas, and he says they hang glide because it is such a wonderful way of flying.

“To me, there isn’t anything quite like going up and across this country in a hang glider. It’s just such a magical feeling.”

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“These are going to go very well,” is the quote from Filco Farm and Sport chief executive Dave Filer. Harley Davidson have entered the learner and smaller engine market, now offering both a 350 cc and a dramatic upgrade to their already popular 500cc model. “These bikes have just made it very easy for learners and folk who just want a smaller bike to ride and join the Harley Davidson phenomenon,” says Dave. Both models available in three colour choices, Black, Silver and Orange. Pictured is the proud new owner of the first 350 cc to hit the road in Nelson, Ishan Thiranagamage, with the Filco team from left; Jerry, Kelly, Dave Filer, Bambi and Seth. Photo: Supplied.

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Brightwater’s expanding seniors ELOISE MARTYN After battling Covid restrictions during its launch in July 2021, Wanderers Senior Mobility Classes, based in Brightwater, has moved from strength to strength and now has almost one hundred seniors who attend regular classes.

“Our classes help people to continue their independence, many seniors want to live at home as long as possible and that independence starts with fall prevention,” Wanderers Senior Mobility Class instructor and personal trainer James Cooper explains.

“Falls are often the beginning of the end for senior people so here we offer risks in a controlled environment which assists you when you experience a risk in an uncontrolled environment,”

James says.

Balance and strength are the main components of all the classes and with the acknowledged health benefits Age Concern, Mainland Foundation, The Rātā Foundation, Taylors Contracting, and the New Zealand Community Trust have been supporting the Wanderers Community Sports Club to continue delivery to the rapidly expanding group.

With its success and growing numbers, James says that a Wednesday class has been started at Saxton Stadium in Stoke based on the Wanderers’ model.

Lesley Sutherland has attended the classes since they began almost two and a half years ago.

“I needed to keep moving and have definitely gotten fitter since coming,” Lesley says.

Delphine Henderson adds that

Some of the 100 seniors who attend regular mobility classes at Wanderers Community Gym; James Cooper (Class instructor), Hugh Caldwell, Delphine Henderson, Robin Ashley, Sandra Ashley, Lesley Sutherland and Rosalie Richardson. Photo: Eloise Martyn. it’s not just the exercise that is good for those who attend, but also the social connection.

“I love the social side of it, there’s a lot of banter it’s good fun,” she says. “It’s a lovely group who look out for each other.”

The seniors who attend come from all over Tasman and the growth of the group has mainly

been due to those attending seeing the benefits and enjoying the classes so much that they invite others to come and join in.

The classes offer a range of options for those just starting to those more advanced and James is quick to point out that they cater to all levels of ability, “There will always be a place in

our classes for beginners or those with injuries that need extra support, everyone is welcome,” he adds.

Details on the Wanderers Senior Mobility Classes are online under Wanderers Community Gym, alternatively email Jimmy van der Colk of Wanderers at jimmy@wandererssports.co.nz

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Teen sprint car driver excels JODY SCOTT

Local English Pointer owner, Maree McManaway, competed along with around 60 other canine owners over the weekend for breed improvement. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Dog owner on-point GORDON PREECE Maree McManaway has owned English Pointers for 35 years and is making a comeback to canine competition.

She and her dog Kasper were one of several breeds competing in the Tasman Districts Gundog Society Championship Show, in association with the Nelson Districts Kennel Association, at Richmond Showgrounds at the weekend.

Maree, who lives in Stoke, says after a 10 to 15-year hiatus to raise her four children, she returned to the competition two years ago.

She says Kasper, which is one of three English Pointers she owns, has collected a raft of awards for his on-point display in front of the judging panel, and now takes a friendly approach, meeting other dogs and showing the characteristics of his breed.

“It’s all about how the angles of the bones are and their movement, their expression, whether they are capable for the job that they are bred for,” she says.

“Looking after them is making sure they get enough exercise, making sure they’re getting the right food and lots of love.

“They’re quite a sensitive breed, if you growl at them, they’ll think the world’s ending, “They love swimming, galloping and stretching out, they’re bred to hunt pheasants and quail, so they need to be able to do that or else they’ll go crazy.”

Maree says she mainly takes Kasper galloping at local beaches or the Barnicoat Range Walkway.

“Seeing them galloping takes your breath away, and when they see a bird and they go in to point, they can hold the point for hours, they’ve been bred for hundreds of years for [birds],” she says.

Ryan Hodgkinson of Tapawera gets stuck in at the Tapawera Speed Shear competition over the weekend, with some family bragging rights as he raced alongside his brother Sam. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Joel Myers Jnr showed a clean pair of heels to extend his lead in the Hydraulink ‘War of the Wings’ series after round 5 at Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway.

Off the front row in the feature with local driver Connor Rangi, there was no matching the young American. Rangi was coming into the weekend with the feature win from last week’s round. The night started well, clocking the fastest time in the trials, and winning the opening heat, but the slickening track offered him little to help to catch the American in the feature.

Dyllan Forsey continued his delve into the Sprint Car class, finishing ahead of Nelson’s American Import Brenham Crouch to claim 3rd spot in the feature, Alicia Hill doing double duty in rounding out the top 5.

The T.Q.’s continue to front with big numbers, the second round of the club championship setting up a big finale with the points. A tie at the top between Jayden Corkill and John Schoester on 87 points, Jonty Austin just a point back, with Alicia Hill and Morgan Frost also in striking distance.

The heat wins went to Frost and Austin with a Hail-Mary from Canterbury’s Jess Morris to hold off a handful of drivers in an epic last race.

The Stock Cars raced a ‘Hit to Pass’ format with points being deducted for non-hitting.

Plenty of heavy contact left a couple of drivers feeling it -

Cam Rollo taking some heavy punishment, but the Higgins chassis kept on trucking.

The results went to the visiting drivers, Jay Holtham sneaking past local out-of-town contracted drivers Roydon Winstanley and Riley Eathorne.

Melissa Gifford ended her night parked on her side.

It took a run-off to decide the Production Saloon club Open Championship, Eddie Frans holding out Vaughan Cornelious to take the title. Both have had success over the holiday period, it was a hard-fought battle in the 4-lap run-off.

Geoff Watson filled the podium in 3rd spot.

Quarter Midgets were the youth support grade on the night. Fresh from seeing the Foo Fighters, Taylor Martin was still pumping, winning heat 2 and taking out his first feature race. Meneka Rawson won heat one, keeping the boys honest.

The Super Stocks had a couple of drivers away in recovery mode, Alex Hill and John Everett still feeling the effects from recent racing, while Callum Russ’ engine was still in Christchurch. Visiting Canterbury-based Gisborne driver Tom Cooper took out the night’s points results, Blake Hearne playing runner-up in the first two heats but missing the final race. The Nelson club received the confirmation that they have met the criteria to host the NZ Super Stock title next year, the date now awaiting SNZ approval as the club starts to build towards the biggest title in NZ Speedway.

Joel Myers Jnr extended his lead in the ‘War of the Wings’ series on Saturday night. Photo: Rebecca Connor Maling.

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Tasman Skatepark Series is back for 2024!

The Tasman Skatepark Series is about kick off, starting at the recently upgraded Motueka Skatepark on Saturday, February 10th, you won’t want to miss the sickest event of the summer! Last year was a total blast, and guess what? They’re back to tear it up again!

Get ready to drop in, catch some air, and embrace the skate life when the Tasman Skatepark Series kicks off at Motueka Skatepark on February 10th.

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Organised by the crew at Skate Nelson Bays, funded by Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council, and supported by some wicked sponsors including Village Cycles and Cheapskates Nelson, this family-friendly event is all about embracing the skate life. Dan Shallcrass, the organiser behind the event, says, “Anyone can have a go, bring the family and come enjoy the afternoon.”

What’s on the menu? Get ready for lessons from Leon, Skate Nelson Bay’s legendary Technician, whose been coaching through local schools. And here’s the best part – entry is totally free! Plus, there’s a ton of prizes up for grabs so get set for a day filled with epic tricks, high-fives, and good vibes.

This is your chance to flaunt your skateboard, BMX, or scootering skills and compete against the raddest tal-

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FAMILY FR IEN DON’T HADLY EVENT AND YO VE TO BE A PRO! U BRING YOUR WHANAU FOR A FUN DAY OF DRINKS, FOOD AND GOOD TUNES SATURDAY 10 FEB, MOTUEKA SKATE PARK SATURDAY 24 FEB, MCGAZZALAND IN WAKEFIELD SATURDAY 9 MAR, RICHMOND SKATE PARK SATURDAY 23 MAR, NELSON SKATE PARK AT NEALE PARK

Time trails - best trick - pump track at McGazza Land LOADS OF FUN AND SUPPORT PA system cranking out the tunes - Lions Club free sausage sizzle Airbag sponsored by Gaviety Cycles

ent in the district. The series will be touring up Motueka, McGazza Land (Wakefield), Richmond, and Nelson skate parks throughout February and March.

But it’s not just about showing off your gnarly skills; it’s also about giving back. Each event will host a fundraising BBQ, thanks to Skate Nelson Bays, a cool subsidiary of the Nelson Host Lions Club. The funds raised will go towards making our wheel sports facilities even more epic as well as hosting more events around the region.

So, how do you get in on the action?

Just show up on the day of the competition, but don’t forget your helmet and a water bottle for hydration.

There’s different categories for all you awesome riders out there – Skateboard, BMX Bikes/Bikes, and Scooters. Age groups range from Girls-

Open to Junior (12 years and under), Intermediate (13-17 years), and Open (18 years and older).

Save the dates, mark your calendars, and get ready to drop in: • Motueka Skatepark: 10 February 2024 • McGazza Land (Wakefield): 24 February 2024 • Richmond Skatepark: 9 March 2024 • Nelson Skatepark: 23 March 2024 Head online to https://www.tasmanyouthhub.co.nz/skatepark-tour for all the details and conditions. For updates tune into social media, facebook. com/Tasmanskate and instagram. com/tasmanskate Let’s make the Tasman Skatepark Series 2024 the most epic shred fest ever!

See you there, legends!

Classifieds

Community Notices MONDAY NELSON MALE VOICE CHOIR invites keen male singers to join us at rehearsals at the Reformed Church Nelson, Enner Glynn, Nelson Monday evenings from February 12th at 6.45 pm. Contact John Foes-Lamb on 021 682776 for more details.

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meet for coffee on Mondays at 10am at Ginger Cafe, Richmond Mall. Phone Margaret 027 2600 748.

WAIMEA SOROPTIMIST Meet on 2nd & last Monday of the month in Richmond. Join us in working together to transform the lives of woman & girls. For more info. email siwaimea@siswp.org “A FAREWELL TO ARMS” 1934 CLASSIC MOVIE SCREENING at Richmond Library. Starring Gary Cooper. Bookings are essential.

Please phone 03 543 8500. 6.30pm Monday 12 February Free.

LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. Mondays 7.30pm (Except Public Hols). Talks, clairvoyance, healing. Trafalgar St Hall, opp Trailways. Ph Carolyn 5474613.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING ADVENTURE with Tasman District Libraries Until Monday 5 February PHILOSOPHY GROUPmeets in Trafalgar Hall, 67 Trafalgar St., Nelson on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 10am. All welcome. Text Zoe: 027-974-1758

TUESDAY NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tuesday February 6th. Saxton to Isel Park. Meet at 9.45am at Saxton Athletics Oval. BYO lunch.

Phone Ann 021 393361.

TUESDAY MUSIC Please note Feb mtg will be on 13th NOT 6th (Waitangi Day.) Something for everyone on 13th. See ad next week. Christine 021 248 6038.

NELSON PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meeting Tuesday 13th February.

Doors Open 6.30pm - Meeting Starts 7.00pm. At Stoke Baptist Church. Guest Speaker: Paul McTaggart , Mitchener Cup – “Fashion” . Contact Robin 0275442518

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY LIBRARY GROUP at Richmond Library. If you are living with Dementia, this group is for you. Come along to this supportive, friendly group at your familiar local library. Every Tuesday 10:30am – 11.30am Free.

STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S CLUB welcomes new members.

Meeti 10am 3rd Tuesday monthly with guest speaker. 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn. Regular outings & activities. Ph Ian 0211482580 COME SING WITH TASMONICS! Friendly mixed acapella chorus seeks new singers, especially in bass & baritone range. More information phone Philippa: 027-549-7713.

RICHMOND PIPE BAND, welcome past players & new to join us for social playing of pipes and drums. Contact Margaret 0275440460 JUDO IN RICHMOND 20A Gladstone Rd, access via stairs at rear of Waimeo Old Boys Rugby Building. Juniors Tues/Thurs 6-7pm.

Seniors Tues/Thurs 7pm. Pee wees Thurs 5.15pm. Contact Michelle 0275422254 HOPE TENNIS CLUB. Tues morning Social Tennis from 9.30 am.

Courts in Hope Domain, Main Road, Hope. All abilities most welcome. Queries 0211729257

WEDNESDAY WAIMEA HARRIERS SHARLAND CYCLES 5k series starts Wednesday 7th February for 8 weeks. Walkers and runners of all abilities welcome. Meet at Club Waimea. See Waimea Harriers website for details. Queries 022 372 9432.

COMMUNITY SING A LONG Wednesday 7 February 1.30 pm Stoke Methodist Church lounge 94 Neale Ave. Afternoon tea. Gold coin donation for Nelson Hospital Chaplaincy. All Welcome.

MULTI LEVEL PILATES CLASSES suitable for both experienced and beginner students starting Wednesday Feb 7th 11:30am & 5:30pm $170 Enrolments essential Meeting-room, Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Contact Sue sue@suewilson.kiwi.nz 0292 813 735 FaceBook Classical Pilates with Sue NELSON NEWBIES, coffee morning every Wednesday 10:30 -

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DEADLINE: MIDDAY FRIDAY - 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY PLEASE SEND TO: events@waimeaweekly.co.nz

11.30 a.m. at Deville’s Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet people? Join us for coffee and chat. New people are always welcome.

Phone Clive 021 205 4731 CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB meet 2nd Wed each month 1.30pm Stoke Methodist church hall, Neale Ave Stoke. Guest speakers & afternoon tea new members welcome .Lynn or bob 5418468

THURSDAY RICHMOND LIBRARY: ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP: Would you like to improve your English with a qualified, experienced ESOL teacher? Join our friendly English conversation group.

Thursdays 11am – 12pm, every Thursday Free.

HOW TO LOOK AT ART: Kyla MacKenzie, Suter Art Gallery curator, will share an item from The Suter’s permanent collection with us during this art appreciation session. 1pm – 2pm Thursday 8 February. Free.

EVENT VOLUNTEERING FOR NELSON TASMAN HOSPICE Information Session. Thursday 1st Feb 5:30 – 6:30pm at Nelson Tasman Hospice, 331 Suffolk Rd, Stoke. Thought about volunteering but can’t commit to a regular position? Come find out more.

LAUGHING YOGA, a fun session including breathing & laughter exercises, 25 January at 10am in the Age Concern Hall, 62 Oxford Street, Richmond. Ph: 5447624 ext 5.

NELSON CITY PROBUS CLUB welcome both men & women.

Meet 2nd Thurs each month (Feb-November) at 10 am, The Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tahunanui. Contact the Secretary nelsoncitygroupgmail.com WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP GROUP meet monthly at 9.45am 3rd Thurs of month in Hope Church, Ranzau Rd for Friendship, Fellowship & Learning. Contact Denise on 027 765 000 or Rosalie on 027 249 1080.

TAICHI THURSDAYS, 9-11am, all levels tai chi & qigong. Stillness, breath, movement. Anglican Church community hall, Dorset Street, Richmond. By donation. Contact Merrick, email quiet. heart.tai.chi@gmail.com Ph 021 063 6620 RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP: Do you want to make new

friends join a friendly group for coffee and a chat.10am on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond . Ansley/Phillip 5410 350 or 0272212943

FRIDAY WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ SOCIAL GROUP NELSON. Pop in for a coffee and chat on Friday 2nd February from 10am at Joe’s Garage Berryfields, 405 Lower Queen Street, Richmond. Queries 027 673 1145 ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS meet for lunch at Alioke Eatery 4a Central Park Lane, Richmond Friday 9th Feb. at 12 midday. Ph Margaret 027 2600748 SONGBIRDS LADIES CHOIR, Fri morning Rehearsals in Richmond. New female singers welcome. If you enjoy singing & can hold a tune, give me a call. Ph: Mary 035448232 or 0211334805.

WAIMEA LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB welcomes new members Interesting speakers, morning tea, dining out, outings. 3rd Fri each month 9.45am. Richmond Church of Christ, corner Croucher and D’arcy Sts. Ph: Bev 5441469

SATURDAY RICHMOND OLD TIME DANCE, February 3 Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St, Richmond, 7.30 to 11PM. Programme for everyone.

Raffles & Prizes. entry $8 00 and Supper plate. Ph: Richard 5444 120 NELSON KEYBOARD CLUB first meeting 2024 is at Stoke Baptist Church Hall Saturday 3 Feb., starts at 1.30 pm. Visitors, listeners & players are all welcome. Ph Yvonne 027 607 0050 for details.

QUALITY CRAFTS NELSON in the Church Lounge at RBC 123 Salibury Rd, Saturday 27 Jan. 8am – Noon. Come & check out our wide selection of quality local handmade crafts. We have something for everyone from the new born baby to Grandad! Ph Kay 0275476777 for further details.

FREE GUIDED MEDITATION Meet Saturdays 3pm under the white pergola of Washbourne Gardens. Relax, unwind and enjoy inner

peace & stillness. meditaterichmond@gmail.com for questions.

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SUNDAY HIGGINS HERITAGE PARK, 222 Pigeon Valley Rd Wakefield Sunday 4 February 10am-3pm. Traction engine steam-up, rides, model trains & museum sheds open. A great place for a picnic. www.higginsheritagepark.co.nz WAIMEA MUSIC CLUB meets at Methodist Church Hall, Neale Ave, Stoke on Sunday, 4th February at 1.15pm. All welcome. Enquiries ph Jim 5449446 or Clive 0211431138 SUNDAY WORSHIP You are warmly invited to attend weekly worship from 10 am in the Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish Church at 94 Neale Ave Stoke. Morning tea follows the service.

GENERAL GROUPS RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB PICKLEBALL Gladstone Road, Demo racquets and balls available. Contact 0274872480.

Monday 6 - 8pm, Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am Wednesday 6 - 8pm, Friday 9.30 - 11.30am CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman. We now have an office in Richmond. You will find our volunteer in an office at he Tasman District Council service area . Got any queries or questions about anything? Ask us! See you in 2024.

FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available now for individuals & couples. 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help.

Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757.

U3A – Interest groups & social activities for the over-55s. From Quiz mornings to walking groups, digital photography to wine appreciation. Meet like-minded inquisitive people who share your interests. www.u3anelson.org.nz

Community Notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising. Due to the popularity of this column,while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads. If you want to place a business advert or want to advertise a course you are running, please call classified ads and public notices on 544 9037.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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GARAGE SALE

Gardener wanted. Immediate start. $25 an hour cash, includes weeding.

Call 022 323 7447.

Downsizing and Craft Sale. Sat 3 and Sun 4 Feb - 9am. 3 Phoebe Place, Richmond. Tent 10 man - 3 room. Small tables, shelves, household items. Cupboards, Wheelbarrow. Lots of wooden crafts, plus lots more. Lots free, etc, etc

SITS VAC Painter required. On call would suit retired person.

Plastering an advantage.

Call Peter 022 323 7447.

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FOR SALE

Your For Sale ad here.

Double garage required Phone 544 9037. for storage for once a month garage sale, Can pay $30 per week. Phone Peter 022 323 7447.

GARAGE SALE Your garage sale ad here.

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WANTED Your wanted ad here.

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Pilates in Richmond. Mul- Your to let ad here. ti level Pilates classes Phone 544 9037. suitable for both experienced and beginner stuWANTED dents starting Wednesday Feb 7th 11:30am & Your wanted ad here.

5:30pm $170 Enrolments essential Meeting-room, Phone 544 9037.

Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. FOR SALE Contact Sue sue@ suewilson.kiwi.nz 0292 Your For Sale ad here.

813 735 FaceBook Clas- Phone 544 9037. sical Pilates with Sue.

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