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Irrigating with recycled wastewater ANNE HARDIE Greenacres Golf Club is future-proofing its irrigation with plans to use treated water from the Bell Island wastewater treatment plant to keep the grass green.

Manager Brendon Whitley says recycling wastewater to irrigate

grass on the golf club’s grounds reflects the changing climate and the need to treat water as a valuable resource.

“It’s a big thing, not just for us, but regionally and nationally. There’s a number of entities following it closely. And it’s free water. It’s a win-win for us, the councils and the community.”

The Best Island golf club has relied on two wells for irrigation and one of those salts-up during the irrigation season, so Brendon says the additional water will help.

Treated wastewater from the Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit (NRSBU) on nearby Bell Island is discharged into the estu-

ary on an outgoing tide. The facility is jointly owned by Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council and treats domestic wastewater from Nelson, south through to Wakefield and Mapua, as well as industrial wastewater.

At the golf club, the wastewater will go through UV treatment and be diluted with well water to

ensure it is safe for golfers on the course.

The club has spent about $120,000 from its development fund, to add more water tanks to its “tank farm’, UV unit, pumps and pipes.

It has laid 1.2km of pipes through the golf course to connect with

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A HAND-MADE CHRISTMAS: Residents at Summerset Richmond Ranges have put together a Christmas exhibition to share their handmade treasures and spread a little cheer. While some were made specially for the exhibit, which lines a previously unused common-space at the village, others were brought out of hiding from years past. On display is a wreath made from supermarket bags that was made by Linda Bergman’s (pictured centre) grandaughter two decades ago, a collection of hand-made cards made by Olwyn McDonagh (pictured right), and a print drawing of Auckland’s famous Queen St Santa drawn by Bev Head (pictured left). A collection of material and textile creations including re-useable Christmas crackers, candle holders, paintings, and of course, hand-made decorations, round off the display which is open to the public until mid-January. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

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Greenacres set to irrigate with recycled wastewater FROM PAGE 1 pipes being laid across the estuary from nearby Bell Island by NRSBU. Brendon says the club’s board member Tony Mursell has managed the project for the club and it has been a team effort with the sewerage entity.

The infrastructure to deliver wastewater to the golf club is expected to be completed for irrigation to begin in February. The club has consent to take about 350,000 cubic metres of treated wastewater every day from Bell Island, which will be stored in its tank farm.

“So it is quite significant as far as future-proofing this course when we talk about climate warming and expectations of droughts into the future. It’s also doing the right thing for the environment.

“We’re moving to a point where water is becoming quite a resource. Overseas, a lot of countries use recycled water a lot.”

Priority for the treated wastewater will be given to the greens, tees and fairways of the golf course and Brendon says the rough will be left to dry out as it usually does.

The island sits in the Waimea Inlet and the golf course flows over undulating sand that dries out fast through the summer dry period.

Nelson City Council general manager for regional services, Nathan Clarke, says the Bell Island facility has to deal with large amounts of wastewater and the Greenacres irrigation scheme helps reduce the amount going into the estuary.

“Our long-term goal is to try and find more options to reuse water throughout the region.”

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Doug Hill played the first tune on the street piano back in 2014 and last week it was Christmas carols. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Street piano continues to lift spirits ANNE HARDIE The cost of rectifying damage inflicted on Richmond’s community street piano may run into thousands of dollars, but the woman who gave it to the community says you can’t put a monetary value on something that lightens hearts and spirits. For nearly 10 years, the Beale piano has been played by beginners to concert pianists and Stephanie Buck wants to see that continue.

Last week a local piano tuner discovered broken strings and hammers which he said could only have happened by the keys being hit violently. The piano tuner will tune it again

in the new year after the new strings have stretched and Stephanie says the strings may need adjusting two or three times, so the final cost is still unknown.

She says the donation box has always helped pay for tuning and repairs including $3,500 spent on restringing it in 2021, but the damage this time nearly spelt the end of its days on the street.

“I was so angry, I thought I’m not spending any more money and it can die a natural death. But I don’t want that to happen. Music on the street is wonderful. You watch the countenance of people as they walk past. They walk lighter

and smile.”

For most of its time on the street, the piano has been wheeled outside by Kmart staff every morning and then back inside again at night and she is immensely grateful to them for looking after it.

Doug Hill played its very first tune on the street back in March 2014 which was Memories and Stephanie says it has been played by a wide variety of people ever since.

“We had a classical pianist play it with no music and it was gobsmackingly great.

Until now, the only serious vandalism was on the donation box and the young offender was apprehended.

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‘Operation Joy’ filling shoeboxes for Christmas

Christmas feast spreads the cheer

ANNE HARDIE

Lamb, ham and finishing off with meringue. Or salmon, salad and a slather of cream for the freshly-cut fruit salad.

With catering for upwards of 200 people, the Richmond Community Christmas Dinner has been a staple meal for the region for the past decade.

Organised by a group of self-described “enthusiastic women”, the dinner has been on Vicki Spiers’ mind for months.

“About July, I start thinking about it. I organise all the food.

In my head, I cater for 200 people.”

Alongside a Christmas meal prepared by a retired chef, the group has also been donated soft toys to be given away. Organiser Nikki Pritchard has been involved since the first-ever community Christmas dinner and says it started as a continuation of their Lunch on the Hill programme.

“It got to Christmas time, and we were like ‘oh’. The first one we were carting stuff from here (down to the school hall next door). We were bringing down arm loads of food.”

Starting at 11:30am, free tickets can be acquired from Richmond Mall, Age Concern office, or the Office of Church on the Hill.

About 440 boxes of all shapes and sizes are wrapped and filled with presents for the Helping Families Nelson’s Christmas shoebox project, aptly named ‘Operation Joy’, that provides gifts to families in need.

This year, the charity’s founder Kristy Rowe says, social agencies have provided names of children who would benefit from a Christmas box and inside they will find a mix of both practical and fun gifts.

“We try to have things like toothbrushes as well, so they don’t have to share one with their siblings or parents. There’s a lot of kids who don’t have one at all.”

She says the rising cost of living is adding stress to families.

“I know there’s lot of pressure on people to provide a certain amount for their kids at Christmas. A lot of people think kids need to have everything they can get their hands on, but actually, we need to remember what Christmas is all about. It’s about spending time together. You don’t have to spend money to have a good Christmas.

It could be just going to the beach and spending time together, which many families don’t do

these days and that’s what a lot of kids want.”

She suspects the cost of living is what led to about 500 people seeking free toys a couple of weekends ago during its annual toy giveaway.

The number of people was double the previous year and she says they all came through the door in the first 35 minutes, leaving the five volunteers overwhelmed.

Apart from the sheer number of people, she says the behaviour of some people was shocking and had nothing to do with desperation caused by the cost of living.

She says, there were people standing over tables and not allowing others to take toys until they had selected everything they wanted.

Much of the behaviour she learnt about later because volunteers could not see everything on the day because the space was so crowded.

“I’ve heard about people climbing over children in pushchairs to get to tables and that’s not on.

“To say I’m shocked, upset and disappointed in the behaviour we’ve learnt about since is an understatement. The behaviour we saw ... was appalling.”

Kristy says, many people have had thoughts on how they should have handled the crowd on the

Kristy Rowe with just a few of the 440 boxes of presents heading to children this Christmas. Photo: Anne Hardie. day, but in reality, five volunteers could do little when confronted by people with no respect for them or those around them.

The board is looking at how it might run the toy giveaway next year.

“We’re seeing more and more disrespect to our volunteers on a weekly basis, and abuse, compared with two years ago.”

She says, there is a sense of entitlement with people in the community and they are taking advantage of the charity.

Some head along to the store every week where they blatantly take larger quantities of goods and she knows some of it is sold on through markets.

“If we’re going to be treated like this, we won’t do this anymore.”

She says the behaviour of some in society – though the number is increasing - will spoil it for those who are grateful for any help they can get.

“You have people who come in and are so thankful for the smallest thing.”

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Road care work ongoing Aidan Robinson during a break on his Everest Challenge with supporters, from left, Tyler Davies, Rae Morrison, Phil Robinson and Peter Ogilvie. Photo: Supplied.

Everest challenge conquered Heavy rain, wind and cold temperatures were no match for the determination and fitness of young Aidan Robinson who spent 23.5 hours riding the height of Mt Everest (8849 metres) to raise funds for Bike Hub Nelson at the start of the month.

Richmond resident Aidan, 17, achieved his goal by peddling up and down Fringed

Hill 13.5 times. He set off from Andrews Field at 5pm on Saturday, 1 December and rode through the night and most of Sunday before hitting 8849 metres at around 4.30pm.

As per the official ‘Everest Challenge’ rules, Aidan did the whole mission without stopping for any sleep. He did stop each lap, however,

to warm-up, stretch and eat.

Aidan’s support crew included his parents, Joanne Hender and Phil Robinson, his employer, Gravity co-owner John Butler, and around 10 mates who turned up on bikes to keep him company on laps.

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port crew. He said his body was feeling “pretty good” but he was looking forward to bed. Aidan says he’s really grateful to everyone who supported him on the ride and to everyone who donated to the fundraiser’s Givealittle page. Donations can be made at Givealittle by searching ‘Aidan’s Everest Challenge’.

In the last three months, the Tasman Alliance (the partnership between Tasman District Council and Downer NZ which maintains the district’s roads) has cleaned or fixed 947 signs, graded 248 kilometres of road, mowed 3040 kilometres of berm, added 4324 tonnes of loose metal to unsealed roads, and rehabilitated almost 35000 square metres of road pavement.

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Charging stations for 14 vehicles have been installed in Tasman District Council’s car park. The council has already purchased three battery electric vehicles, but it also recently approved an extra $150,000 of over-expenditure to buy another six battery electric vehicles and a plug-in hybrid vehicle before the Clean Car Discount ends. Buying the vehicles now saved $50,000.

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Wednesday 13 December 2023

Midwifery ‘best job in the world’

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Debbie Fisher says being a midwife is the best job in the world and she is now looking after the interests of midwives throughout the country as co-president for the New Zealand College of Midwives.

A big part of the Richmond-based midwife’s new role is enticing more people to choose midwifery as a career because there continues to be a shortage. In NelsonTasman there are about 1,000 births each year and she says it is still almost five full-time equivalent midwives short and each midwife, either in the hospital or community, usually cares for 50 women. Her own career began with nursing at what was then Nelson Polytech, before heading to Brisbane where she trained in midwifery and worked in a hospital that delivered 9,000 babies

each year. Further down the track she worked in London, managing a team that cared for vulnerable women who were struggling for care through their pregnancy and/or with a baby, such as teenage pregnancies, women in prison, women with drug addictions and refugees.

“It was very diverse and rewarding. Nothing phases me now.”

She became a lactation consultant, and then her interest in health services led to her role as operations manager for maternity services in the Top of the South and now the addition of the national role of co-president. Her own career path to management is just one of the directions people can choose in midwifery and she says a career can also head into education, research, or clinical coaching. In the past decade, she says there have been some incredible changes in testing,

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Debbie Fisher is now New Zealand College of Midwives’ co-president. Photo: Anne Hardie. screening and scanning that give midwives valuable information they did not have, particularly health conditions in pregnancies and births.

“What we see is a significant decline in stillbirths and neonatal deaths because of the testing.”

At the same time, midwives now see more older mums, more obesity and rising caesarean rates.

She says a significant number of pregnant women in the Nelson-Tasman area do not have a place to live, with some struggling to get to appointments. She estimates a 100 or more pregnant women they deal with each year face housing challenges with their newborn babies.

“We have quite a few in temporary accommodation and some living

in cars or camping grounds. Our midwives are spending a lot of time in that social welfare space.”

Between today’s technology and changes in society, Debbie says midwives have a more diverse career than ever before and that requires a multitude of skills.

“I’m always incredibly proud of the skillset in midwives today. It’s the best job in the world, I think”.

CURRENT WATER RESTRICTIONS Tasman District Council has announced that Phase A water restrictions are being introduced for its urban water supplies, and their rural extensions.

The areas affected are the Wakefield and Waimea zones, which includes Richmond, Brightwater, Hope, Redwood 1 and 2 and Māpua water supplies.

Nelson residents living adjacent to Champion Road, where water is supplied from the Richmond Water Supply Scheme, will also face Phase A water restrictions.

ADVICE FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES Under current restrictions:

Watering of grass or lawns is not permitted.

Watering decorative and productive gardens is permitted using a handheld hose with trigger nozzle or time limited water system.

Filling a pool is prohibited at this time, however topping up a pool is still permitted.

This also covers the Wakatu Industrial Estate, Champion Road and parts of Saxton Road West.

There are lots of other simple ways to conserve water to protect our supplies in preparation for a hot summer– head to www.tasman.govt.nz/water-tips for ideas. Further restrictions are likely if there is no consistent rain.

Please check www.tasman.govt.nz regularly for updated information.

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Tasman librarians, from left, Sophus Glasgow, Krystel Avis, and Melanie Brookes are ready for a summer reading adventure. Photo: Kate Russell.

Summer reading adventure comes to Tasman KATE RUSSELL It’s going to be one big adventure at Tasman District Libraries these summer holidays.

The Summer Reading Adventure kicks off on 18 December and is a way for local kids to keep up with their reading over the holidays while having some fun at the same time. To promote it, the children’s library team has recent-

ly visited 10 schools in the region, from Mahana to Murchison, with a fun presentation - including a skit, slideshow, and a quiz.

Librarian Krystel Avis says, they have presented the Summer Reading Adventure to nearly 2000 children over the last few weeks.

“We want to encourage as many tamariki as possible to join up,” she says.

Librarian Melanie Brookes adds that the reception they received from schools has been “awesome” and they expect it to be popular.

“We have had some really good feedback.”

Krystel says this year’s programme promises to be “really fun and engaging” and there are three ways children can participate. They can complete the reading adventures to win a book,

enter a colouring competition, or attend events at the library.

“The main goal is to make reading fun, not a chore. We want to get kids to read for pleasure,” she says.

That could mean reading a recipe book to bake a cake, reading a joke book to make someone laugh, or reading the signs on a nature walk.

Krystel says they also have some

“amazing” events planned for the summer, including craft sessions, Lego building challenges, and an I Spy hunt at Washbourn Gardens.

To join, children can pick up an adventure pack from any Tasman District Library from 18 December. To find out more about the Summer Reading Adventure, head to www.tasmanlibraries. govt.nz

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Sheep to Shawl an A&P first ELOISE MARTYN

Seven-year-old Atticus Hayes with his floral sand saucer creation at Brightwater school’s recent flowers, baking and pets’ day. Photo: Supplied.

Flowers, baking and pets ELOISE MARTYN Flowers, baking, and pets were all on the list for a fun-filled day for the children of Brightwater School earlier this month.

“There was lots of creativity, and the kids enjoyed the opportunity to try something different,” junior syndicate deputy principal Aimee Sinclair says.

The sun was out which made for cheerful collecting of flowers and greenery for the traditional sand saucers and buttonholes.

“We only have flowers every second year which makes them special,” Aimee adds.

Flowers were the morning theme, midday was dedicated to baking which saw imaginatively iced biscuits, cupcakes, and pikelets, and then the pets arrived in the afternoon. The long-standing tradition of a sheep shearing demonstration took place to the delight of children who grabbed handfuls of wool and watched in amazement.

A wood chopping demonstration also caught the children’s attention with many commenting they had not seen wood being cut like that before.

Dog obedience and dog scent training were also demonstrated before the day concluded with a colourful, noisy, and diverse pet parade enjoyed by all.

An entertaining, warm, and woolly first took place at the Nelson A&P Show as two teams of talented women competed in the ‘Sheep to Shawl’ challenge.

Sheep to Shawl consists of a sheep being shorn before teams made up of spinners and weavers have only hours to spin the wool into yarn, and then weave that yarn into an award-winning shawl.

“The sheep was shorn by Dave Baigent at 9am on the dot, the fleece was split in half for the two teams and the spinners got really stuck into it and had some wool

ready for us to start weaving with by 9.40am,” Richmond Creative Fibre Group president and competing member Janie Hall explains.

Janie says, there was so much unexpected interest that it was tricky to concentrate on spinning and weaving while answering questions.

“The questions were great and helped keep the spinning and weaving skill alive.”

The teams finished within 10 minutes of each other.

A judge assessed, and awarded points, for the spinning, weaving and finished shawl.

The winning team won by only two points.

Kerry Irvine, Nelson’s Federated Farmers Meat and

Fibre chair announced the winning team.

“It was great to bring some visibility to wool, which is an environmentally positive fibre with so many benefits; it’s natural, renewable, biodegradable, recyclable and sustainable, and that’s not even scratching the surface,” Kerry says.

“Compared to synthetic materials, it’s a very quick decomposer and when decomposing it releases valuable nutrients back into the earth.”

While Janie wasn’t part of the winning team, she says it was a real buzz to do something different which gained a lot of interest.

Kerry Irvine from Nelson Federated Farmers presented the 2nd place award to Janie Hall, Sandra Nicholls, Kay Tomlinson, Yvonne Palmer, and Ruth Lewis. Photo: Supplied.

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“We have a large selection of different fresh-cut flowers,” says Viv. “Plus, plenty of floral options that are already made up for last minute purchases. These can be collected from The Flower Farm or pre-ordered by phone or via our website. We are always happy to create bouquets for walk-in customers and can deliver anywhere from Riwaka to Atawhai and out to Wakefield.

Contact us anytime to preorder bouquets for Christmas.”

Following in the success of their previous workshops, The Flower Farm will be hosting a Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop, on Saturday December 16, to take home and enjoy.

Hosted by their lovely florist Vicki, she will help transform your table into a Christmas wonderland with a centrepiece that reflects the magic of the season. “Space is limited, so reserve your

Gift ideas galore at The Flower Farm. spot now via our website! The workshop is for adults and open to individuals of all skill levels.

All necessary materials will be provided along with refreshments and nibbles.”

Also helping to bring a little bit of magic to your home this season are The Flower Farm’s latest addition of Living Christmas Tree’s. Available in both 3.3L and 4.5L pots, the Picea Glauca Conica is a dwarf conifer that will make the perfect living mini-Christmas tree. “These really need to be seen to know just how gorgeous they are!”

With dark blue-green foliage the conifer grows slowly into an upright, pyramidal shape, reaching a maximum height of 1.5m after 5-10 years.

“These are available for pickup only and are an excellent, low-maintenance pot plant that you can keep reusing year after year.” Make sure to pop into The Flower Farm on Appleby Highway or check out the online range for your perfect gift idea.

Open until 2pm, December 23 – The Flower Farm will be closed on stat days. Keep an eye on their social media for more information.

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Madeline claims Garin Dux title ELOISE MARTYN Madeline Cornelisen, who was named Garin College’s top student when she received the 2023 Dux award, is looking forward to a relaxing summer break in Chicago and California after a challenging but rewarding final school year.

“I had been told I was in the running for Dux but had no idea I would be the winner,” Madeline says.

“It was absolutely amazing winning, and a bit overwhelming but so exciting, I’m actually really proud of myself.”

Madeline has a long list of academic achievements during her time at Garin College, including three Distinction awards in history.

A Distinction is only given to the top student with the top grades from each class, the teacher determines and chooses that student.

“The last three years I have been awarded a Distinction in History which has been my favourite subject in school, I have found it easy to write about as I love it,” Madeline says cheerfully.

The 18-year-old is enrolled to go to Victoria University, in Wellington, next year but hasn’t quite made up

her mind if that’s the right fit for her so has recently applied to a few universities based in the United States to further explore her options.

“While my parents and brother live here in Māpua the rest of my family is in the States, I’m keen to explore the possibility of living somewhere a bit bigger than here,” Madeline says.

Either way, next year Madeline will be studying Global Studies with predominant subjects being political science in the form of global politics, economics law, international relations, and the sociology of law.

“I’ve always had a passion for being a leader of positive change in the world, I am passionate about becoming a human rights lawyer.”

For now, next year can wait as Madeline says she’s stepping onto a plane tomorrow for a six-week vacation, reuniting with family and friends in Chicago and California.

“It’s been an extremely challenging, but hugely rewarding year,” she says.

“I’m looking forward to spending some of the summer with my family and friends in the States before tackling what next year brings.”

18-year-old Madeline Cornelisen, Garin College Dux 2023, says it’s been an extremely challenging but hugely rewarding year and that she’s looking forward to a summer break. Photo: Supplied.

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The establishment of Henley Estate ROBYN PARKES In January 1906 Mr William Sutton sold a large section of land in Richmond situated at the corner of Salisbury Rd and Queen St, which became known as the Henley estate. William was getting older; his wife had passed, and his sons had all married and left home so William felt that it was time to stop struggling and sell the land. This was quickly di-

vided into allotments and by late January there were 30 ready for sale. Each allotment had main road frontages and was described as being beautifully situated, overlooking the bay, having picturesque surroundings and perfect drainage.

The sales pitch stated that Henley possessed all social advantages, such as churches, schools, an Institute, and handy to the city by rail and coach.

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The synopsis of allotments were: With Salisbury Rd frontages: • six at 100 feet by 250 feet, • four at 70 feet by 250 feet, • four at 66 feet by 250 feet, • four at 60 by 250 feet.

With Queen St frontages: • four corner alloments at 55 feet by 120 feet and 140 feet respectively, • three at 80 feet by 310 feet • four at 100 feet by 310 feet It was pointed out that due to the probability of three new streets being formed a number of the sections would be very valuable.

By May there were another four sections available. Advantages of the new subdivision for perspective buyers included easy terms for purchase, the land being high and dry and having a view of the hills and sea. At this time Richmond was seen as a rising township that was free from debt and rates at only one penny in the pound. A graduated system of easy terms and payments was offered as being 1/6th in the pound

deposit and part purchase, followed by three payments at three, six and nine months of 1/6th in the pound from date of purchase and the balance to remain for a term of years. A second option offered was that if a building was erected and deemed to be satisfactory the whole of the purchase money could remain for a term of years at the interest rate of the times.

In August of 1907, Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. announced their intention to proceed with the formation of the new streets through Henley Estate. One section was sold for £40 and the advert made a very prophetic statement that

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By Oct 1908 sections were offered with frontages on William, Edward and Salisbury Streets.

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Historic Travellers Rest in new hands Will it return to be a pub, was so neat in its heyday and loved our times there.

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Tara Gale Yay! It used to be a perfect stop while on the Great Taste Trail, looking forward to it being one again.

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Yay, congratulations and wish you the very best, lovely to hear some great news for once that a business is reopening instead of shutting down. I’m sure you will do very well, look forward to popping in on our way past for a drink or meal.

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World class trails in the heart of our region Deeply ingrained into our regional culture, mountain biking has long been part of our local identity, bringing people of all walks of life together to enjoy the incredible offerings of our local landscape. Honoured with a Gold accolade by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), Nelson Tasman stands out among just six global destinations, offering an unparalleled experience of mountain biking paradise.

Dedicated to keeping that title alive, the Nelson Mountain Bike Club (NMTBC) have worked tirelessly to ensure the local mountain bike community has access to some of the world’s best trails.

Established in 1989 by a group of visionary individuals, Manager Geoff Wright says the club has grown into a powerhouse in the mountain biking world. Now boasting over 3100 members, NMTBC is a community-driven, not-for-profit organisation that

is deeply committed to fostering the sport by maintaining trails and promoting the unique identity of Nelson Tasman as a mountain biking hub.

At the core of NMTBC's history is Bryce Buckland, Mike Gain and Keith Richardson, trailblazers in the truest sense. Bryce says he was proud of the membership growing from 90 to 120. “And here we are now at over 3000! Cycling has taken a quantum leap, and the membership is a testament to the club and reflection of its popularity.”

Keith is a recent recipient of a Lifetime Contribution award at the NZCT Sport and Recreation Awards and says the proximity of local trails and their sheer scale are the biggest draw cards.

“We have such a huge range of awesome tracks, spanning hundreds of kilometres, and ranging from beginner to expert – that’s the big draw. In summer we get a lot of Euro pro riders come

and stay in the region just for that reason.”

Kylie Reeves, NMTBC Communications Manager, is proud of the region’s global 5-star rating.

“We have a staggering 450 km of single-track trails within a 40 km radius of the CBD, and this has been recognised by the IMBA. Our region is one of only six in the world to hold that title.” Kylie says mountain biking in Nelson Tasman is more than a sport; it's ingrained in the region's identity.

“The club boasts a diverse membership, spanning various ages and skill levels, creating a vibrant and inclusive community.”

NMTBC acts as a powerful advocate for local mountain bikers, says Geoff, fostering positive relationships with local landowners and stakeholders. Their objectives include leading the development and maintenance of Nelson’s trail network, promoting mountain bike events, and developing the Wairoa Gorge Bike Park as a re-

Proud of the Club’s achievements, Nelson Mountain Bike Club (NMTBC) has been a platform for nurturing and showcasing local prowess. Manager, Geoff Wright says it is a fantastic feeling to see Club members competing on the world stage. “There are some really strong females performing at an international level. Rae Morrison (pictured) and George Swift are top riders from the region who recently competed in the World Enduro Series.” Dominic Bissett gional tourism asset and international destination.

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Region-wide feral cat control too costly like The Gorge. “So much time and care has been put into it, there is nothing but handcrafted trails all the way through. Every detail has been considerably thought about and meticulously planned throughout all of the sections.”

Becoming a member of NMTBC is easy and offers incredible benefits to its people. “Memberships enable the club to keep advocating. By being a member, you can be a part of what Nelson can invest in. You can add your voice. We are always working with landowners to ensure the trail network has a really solid future.”

Hosting more than 30 events each year with a mix of local and national competitions, NMTBC have a great sponsorship base, says Geoff.

“A lot of the places that add to Nelson Tasman’s identity offer a discount to club members just by showing your NMTBC member app.”

Geoff believes that one of the best gifts is a membership to NMTBC, providing access to world-class trails and a community that values its rich history. Temporary permits are also available for visitors, ensuring everyone has a chance to experience the beauty of Nelson's mountain biking

offerings. Showcasing a part of what the region has to offer, NMTBC is hosting a ‘Gorge Club Koha Day’ this Saturday, Dec 16 from 8am to 5pm. Situated deep in the Wairoa Valley, ‘The Gorge’ is home to over 70km of world class hand-built single track.

Open to all members, Koha Day provides a ‘real community vibe’, says Geoff. “We have one of the world's best bike parks on our doorstep! Koha Day is a great opportunity to check out the area, the accommodation, rivers and hang out and have a picnic and spend time with other members.”

As it continues to evolve, NMTBC remains a symbol of community, camaraderie, and the exhilarating joy of mountain biking in one of the world's premier destinations. “I would like to pay homage to everyone who has come before us, who had the foresight to look at the hills and were brave enough to scratch lines in them.

Those who first forged relationships, important relationships, to make our mountain bike hub. There are a lot of very lucky people in Nelson Tasman.”

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Feral cats are set be targeted in high-value sites of biodiversity across Nelson Tasman, but some councillors are frustrated control efforts won’t be region-wide.

The region’s two councils are in the process of reviewing their joint pest management plan.

Currently, feral cats are only included as a pest around the Waimea Estuary.

However, the new, draft plan would see feral cat control extended to support pre-existing programmes led by community groups and the Department of Conservation in the Abel Tasman National Park, around Saint Arnaud, and in key Nelson locations.

However, for many councillors on the committee reviewing the regional pest management plan, what was proposed didn’t go far enough.

“What about the areas that are outside of that, that feral cats go to, with biodiversity we don’t care about because we can’t deal with it?” Tasman councillor Mike Kininmonth asks.

“I think we have one eye closed, and one eye open.”

He would like to see the pest management plan include requirements that companion cats are microchipped and desexed, to reinforce feral cat control work.

Nelson councillor Matthew Benge was of a similar mind.

“We either do something about cats or we don’t. There’s no point in pretending about what’s happening,” he says.

He gave an example about how he let a property adjoining his own to lie fallow, which saw native skinks flourish until cats decimated their population.

“Cats are a major problem.”

Nelson councillor Rachel Sanson also raised the possibility of adding more provisions for feral cat control around important nesting grounds for vulnerable native birds, such as at Pūponga and Farewell Spit, the Motueka Sandspit, or the Rototai Reserve, and around the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary.

“There’s a lot more areas of biodiversity significance than just the Waimea Inlet.”

Council officers said that the limiting factor for feral cat control was cost and the capacity for enforcement and that keeping the scope to the proposed locations, which already have control programmes, would bring the greatest direct benefit.

“Unless the council wants to employ additional staff to chase cats around the district… it’s probably better that it be done in areas of particularly high biodiversity value,” says Paul Sheldon, Tasman council’s special projects analyst – biosecurity.

Tasman alone is estimated to have upwards of 28,000 feral cats.

However, council staff also highlighted that both councils were in the process of drafting cat bylaws which, if adopted, would support feral cat control by mandating the microchipping and desexing of companion cats.

Desexing cats can limit the number of unwanted cats, and therefore potential stray and feral cats, while microchipping will ensure that peoples’ pets aren’t harmed in the feral cat control process.

Early data from Tasman council’s pre-engagement work on cat ownership shows that, from an initial 424 survey respondents, that 79 per cent of companion cats are already microchipped with almost 99 per cent desexed.

“The world has moved on quite a lot,” Rachel says. “I’m hopeful that we wouldn’t have the same kind of pushback, either to this [pest management plan] or to the bylaws, that we might have had a few years ago.”

Councillors eventually approved the plan for consultation, which the two councils are expected to open on 23 February 2024 for a period of one month.

Several councillors want feral cat control extended beyond a handful of important sites, however council staff warn that a region-wide approach is costly. Photo: DOC.

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Jeremy Webb and his 8c T.Q (pictured left), reclaimed the NZ T.Q championship for a fifth time on Saturday night. Photo: Rebecca Connor Maling.

Jeremy Webb regains the NZ T.Q. Title

JODY SCOTT Former Waimea College student Jeremy Webb won his fifth New Zealand T.Q. championship at the Top of the South Speedway over the weekend.

The Christchurch-based driver has had a mixed build-up in his attempt to reclaim the championship he lost last year while gunning for a record-breaking 5th straight title.

A tangle with a couple of laps to go left him in no doubt he was determined to return to Milestone Homes Top of the South

Speedway and grab the title.

Webb was tied on points with defending champion Aaron Humble going into the championship race. A couple of false starts had Webb behind cars but on the third restart he got the jump and was never headed for the rest of the race.

Humble broke away from the pack and spent the rest of the race chasing Webb, while an epic battle behind them saw Auckland’s Ryan Baker sneak ahead of the former 2nz and 3nz drivers to the final podium spot.

Jeremy acknowledging his 2nd ti-

Damon Smith, above, and Dylan Forsey, right, were among those competing over two nights of racing at Nelson Speedway. Photos: Rebecca Connor Maling.

tle at his spiritual home track, his father Dick Webb winning the same title here in Nelson previously, so the track holds a special place in the family’s racing history.

The two-day event produced many roll overs, with some of our local drivers getting caught out in several incidents.

Alicia Hill and Morgan Frost were two of the unlucky ones, Frost still making the final to finish 6th overall, just in front of club mate John Schoester.

Dylan Bensemann was rapt to make the championship race af-

ter having a rough trip through the heat races, but he managed to sneak into the main event by 0.007 of a second in his repercharge race, Jayden Corkill was the other local driver to make the championship race.

The Sprint Cars made their first appearance of the season. Connor Rangi returned to his home track to win the Paddy North Memorial trophy and finished behind young American driver Joel Myers Junior in the Sunshine classic.

The Stock cars turned it on in their final race on the first night to provide plenty of hard hitting, the Super Stocks ran in night two with visitors from Christchurch, a shockingly late call on the red light by the ref-

erees leaving John Everett stranded in the middle of the track and clipped by several cars. The ‘Man of Steel’ came off second best, his many fans wishing him well as he recovers from a preventable accident.

The youth drivers got plenty of action in the Quarter Midgets, the second round of the Mike Greer Homes (Nelson) South Island series won by Greymouth’s Kohen Thompson who also picked up the night 2 feature. Vaughan Cornelious took out the Pam Nixon Memorial, Streetstocks and Youth Ministocks were the other support grades.

It was two busy nights of racing, the track crew putting in a huge effort to keep the track in top condition, the weekend belonging to Jeremy Webb who will return in mid-January to race for a record-breaking 7th straight South Island T.Q. Title, and 11th in total.

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Free sessions look to increase female cricket participation JACK MALCOLM Kate Gaging is the perfect ambassador for women’s cricket in the region.

As the female lead activator for Nelson Cricket and a contracted Central Districts player, she is in the perfect position to encourage the next generation into the game.

Having had the lived experience of being a female cricketer in the region, she is now embarking on

eliminating the barriers she faced along the way.

As part of that, she has been running Yeah! Girls, and Yeah! Tamariki, which are free sessions to give the sport a go.

Currently involved with primary and intermediate schools around the region, as well as sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, she hopes that they will soon have enough players to create some more women’s leagues.

“It’s been going good. We have

quite a few numbers now,” Kate says.

“It’s a good place to start to get them to play real cricket in the future.

“There’s a couple (girls) teams playing in the college grade and intermediate grade, but it’s still very disproportionate.”

One of Kate’s long-term ambition is to have enough numbers to run a women’s president’s grade in the future.

But for now, the focus is on mak-

ing cricket fun, with programmes aimed at young girls who have never played before.

“I think it’s grown a lot since I started playing.

“It’s not just about cricket. It’s skills for other sports, staying active and socialising as well.”

There are also sessions for more experienced players at the indoor centre at the Saxton Sports Grounds, with every session free for all.

“All Yeah! Girls is free, and the

women’s 6’s is also free too,” says Kate.

All equipment is also provided and participants are given a free tee-shirt and cap.

While sessions are winding down for the Christmas period, plans are already well underway to continue growing the space into the future.

Anyone interested in getting involved can find further information on the Nelson Cricket website.

Cricket

Geddes, Liam Soper, Shunn Yokoyama, Tane Johnson-Stephens, Nixon Marfell, Izayah Tuitupou Kutu, Zach Redpath, Ahurei Devon-James, Fergus Jolly, Lili-Rose McCormick, Tayla Richards, Makenna Holland, Ivy Toa, Dani Clements and Brooke Hutchinson. The non-travelling reserves are Johnny Nichols, Flynn Simkin, and Zach Miller.

Despite an impressive first-innings score from the Nelson Griffins, a result could not be found against Marlborough in a drawn Hawke Cup match. Batting first, the home side at Marsden Recreation posted 400-7/d, with opening pair Nic Clarke (97) and Jonty Raxworthy (92) putting on a 185-run first-wicket stand. In response, Marlborough posted 147-10 from their first innings and were 53 without loss from their second turn with the bat before the end of play on day two.

Cricket

Tasman golfers Kam Clarke (2), Jannis Bushkuhle (reserve), Blair Bavin (1), Mike Toeke (3), Richard Barnes (4), Eve Clarke (manager) and Nick Franzmann (5) were in top form as they finished sixth in the country after the Men’s Interprovincial at Paraparaumu Beach and Waikanae Golf Clubs. Having finished the tournament last year in 15th, it’s been several years since the region made impressive strides in the tournament which included finishing with a half against the runners-up, Bay of Plenty, and the first team win in several years. Photo: Supplied.

Nelson at your fingertips

Wolves (Wanderers/Motueka) were too good for Waimea Toi Toi United in Saturday one-day cricket. Batting first, the Wolves posted 254-8 on the back of a 124 not-out innings by opener Joseph O’Connor. In response, WTTU struggled with two early wickets and were never able to regain momentum in an 83-run loss, finishing with 171-9 as Paul Elmiger retired not out.

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Nico Schroder, Kiran Taylor, Aiden Robinson, Xanthe Robb and George Swift have been awarded Nelson Mountain Bike Club’s 2023 Super D Scholarship.

Volleyball

Tasman Volleyball’s Pipeline U15 boys’ and girls’ teams will return from the Battle of the Regions with gold medals after both teams won in Wellington over the weekend. Coverage of the Australian Schools Cup will be in next week’s edition.

Basketball

The U16 Nelson Bays touch team for nationals have been named.

They are Will Daniel, Archie

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Giants secure signature Black Caps primed of rising Tall Black for mid-week game The NBS Nelson Giants have begun Sal's NBL Free Agency with a bang, by locking in Tall Black and Breaker Dan Fotu for the 2024 season.

The power forward averaged 17.8 points per game for the Franklin Bulls in 2023, along with 6.8 rebounds, and shot at just under 55 per cent from the field.

Standing over two metres tall and weighing just over 100kg, Dan has been in the basketball spotlight since a young age.

At 14, he had already joined the Breakers Academy and helped Rangitoto College to back-to-back national secondary school titles in 2015 and 2016.

Sporting greatness runs in the genes, with Dan the younger brother of experienced Tall Black Isaac and Tall Fern Ella Fotu.

All three wear the number 42 when on court to mimic their family name, which is pertinent as the Giants franchise turns 42 years old in 2024.

Dan joined the Breakers as a development player in the

The signing of Dan Fotu will provide a stable foundation to build the NBS Nelson Giants’ season. Photo: Supplied.

2017/18 season before starting his college career at St Mary's in California.

There, he averaged 5.8 points and 3.4 rebounds a game across 126 matches.

The opportunity to continue learning from Giants head coach Mike Fitchett was too good to turn down for the 24-year-old.

“I've worked with Fitch on Tall Blacks duty,” he says.

“So when he started talking to me about coming to Nelson, I jumped at the chance.

“The Giants have a great history, and I can't wait to be a part of it.”

For Mike, this signing represents the biggest “coup” in his five years as head coach of his hometown team.

“Dan is a great player and will be a great person to have around the club and the town.

“I was lucky enough to coach Dan at the Breakers Academy and through the NZ age group programme, so when he started tearing through the NBL last season I was watching closely.

“He is a highly-skilled player and I believe he has the ability to be an MVP in this league.”

He says that there were a “few sleepless nights” as they tried to ink the deal, but believes it's the best way they could kick off their 2024 season.

“His ability to play across multiple positions, along with his size and athletic skills, made him a no-brainer target for us this offseason.”

JACK MALCOLM The countdown is on for local cricket fans as the Black Caps return to Saxton Oval.

With the test-match series against Bangladesh tied, the two teams return to New Zealand for three ODI and T20 games in the build-up to New Year, with Nelson hosting the second ODI on Wednesday, 13 December.

Adding to the excitement is the potential international debut for local boy Josh Clarkson, who was named in the 14-man squad ahead of the series.

He says it would be a special feeling to play on his home grounds in Nelson and Napier - where he had smashed his match-winning unbeaten century to win the 2023 Ford Trophy Grand Final in March this year.

“I’m absolutely stoked.

“But I think my old man’s even more excited than I am.”

Tom Latham will lead the squad, which features seven players from the recent ICC Cricket World Cup in India, including breakout star Rachin Ravindra, who finished as

the World Cup’s fourth-top run scorer with a New Zealand record-equalling 578 runs from 10 innings.

It’s been over four years since Saxton Oval saw international cricket on its grounds when the Black Caps beat England by 14 runs in a T20 in 2019.

New Zealand Cricket’s general manager for venues, facilities and events, Graham Parks, says they’re delighted to be returning to the region again.

“Led by the Central Districts Cricket Association, there’s been great collaboration between a wide range of local stakeholders including Nelson Cricket, Nelson City Council and the Nelson Regional Development Agency to bring international cricket back to the area.

“With the games also broadcast free-to-air on TVNZ channels, it’s also a great chance to showcase the region to the rest of the country and the world.

“Games at Saxton Oval have been well supported in the past, and it’s great to bring the Black Caps and White Ferns back to such a popular summertime destination.”

TQ Nationals revs into gear JACK MALCOLM AND ANTON MEYER Petrol heads were geared up for a massive weekend of speedway action as the New Zealand TQ Championships raced in Nelson.

With racing on Friday and Saturday night to decide the next NZ1, two and three TQ Midget champions, it’s been a busy week of build-up for the

region.

As part of the excitement, Armadillos hosted a competition where entrants raced to take apart and reassemble the front end of a TQ Midget.

A large crowd packed out the venue to watch some of New Zealand’s best racers test themselves with their mechanical engineering knowledge off the track.

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complete, two-person teams were battling it out for a firstplace prize of a rear SD 33 tyre, with second and third place winning $50 vouchers.

It was also a chance for fans to rub shoulders with some of the fastest racers in the country.

In attendance were the 1NZ, Aaron Humble, 2NZ, Kayden Barker, and 3NZ, Terence Dorrell.

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Church Services

The Greatest Gift CHRISTMAS EVE 2023 Sunday 10AM Richmond New Life Church 85 Wensley Road, Richmond

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Community Notices MONDAY SUMMER READING ADVENTURE with Tasman District Libraries. This summer holidays, get your kids inspired by reading.

Join us for a fun programme of events and challenges designed to make reading fun. Monday 18 December - Monday 5 February PHILOSOPHY GROUP meets in Trafalgar Hall, 67 Trafalgar St., Nelson on the 2nd & 4th Mon each month at 10am. All welcome.

Text Zoe: 027-974-1758

TUESDAY 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.

Free. Every Tuesday 10:30am – 11.30am CHRISTMASSY CRAFT at Richmond Library Join us to make some fun Christmas creations. Free. All welcome. Tuesdays in December 3.30pm – 4.30pm WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ 10am – 11.30am, Tuesday 19th December 2023, McCashin’s, Stoke. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681.

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 and baritone range. Rehearsals Tues 7.15 at Club Waimea, Richmond. More information phone Philippa: 027-549-7713.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: WELLBY Talking Café: 10am – 11.30am, Tuesday 16th January 2024, McCashin’s, Stoke. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681.

FITNESS & FRESHAIR RICHMOND. FREE exercise sessions for seniors. 30 mins walk, use the outdoor equipment safely + strength & balance exercises. Tues 11.30am. Bill Wilkes Reserve, Hunter Ave. Ange 021 790415 WRIGGLE & RHYME RICHMOND LIBRARY 10am–10.30am, Tues during term time. Ages 0 – 2 years RICHMOND PIPE BAND, welcome past players & new to join us for social playing of pipes and drums. Meet Richmond Town Hall, Tues nights 7-9pm. 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 RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB Tuesday mornings social tennis 9.30am. Gladstone Rd. All abilities most welcome. Contact Trish 0275482480”.

WEDNESDAY WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 1.30am – 3pm, Wednesday 24 January 2024, Halifax Café. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby. org.nz 03 5467681.

NELSON NEWBIES, coffee morning every Wednesday 10:30 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 CHRISTMASSY STORYTIME AT RICHMOND LIBRARY Come along and celebrate Christmas with us – Christmassy stories, songs and festivities. Wednesday 20 December 10.00am - 11.00am COMMUNITY SING A LONG Wedn. 6 Dec. 1.30 pm Stoke Methodist Church lounge 94 Neale Ave. Afternoon tea. Gold coin donation for Nelson Hospital Chaplaincy. All Welcome.

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WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE Come & celebrate with us Wed 13 Dec. 6 - 7.30pm at Wakefield school. A Wakefield Combined Churches, School & Community Council event. Bring rugs or chairs. Free muffins, Sausage sizzle (koha).

GOOD CRAFTERNOON! Bring your craft project and work on it in the company of other crafters. Bring your own materials and lunch.

Free. Richmond Library. Wednesdays, 12.30pm-2.00pm.

STORYTIME RICHMOND LIBRARY, 10am -10.30am, Wednesdays during term time. Ages 2 – 5 years.

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 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,10:00-12:00, all levels tai chi & qigong.

Stillness, breath, movement. Anglican Church community hall, Dorset Street. 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 & a chat.10am the 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Paragon Cafe Langdale Dr. Richmond

FRIDAY 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

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU is now open in Richmond every Thursday from 10am till 1pm! You will find our volunteer in an office at he Tasman District Council service area. Got any queries or questions about anything? Ask us!

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 FALLS PREVENTION. More Stable More Able. FREE 2 hour session for anyone who has fallen or is at risk of falling. Relaxed & informal setting. Book in with Ange 021 790415 Nelson Bays Primary Health NELSON AMATEUR WINEMAKERS & BREWERS CLUB welcomes anyone currently making, or interested in making, their own wines, ciders & beers. Meet monthly. Ph Will 5447650 or John 021 2167143.

SENIOR MOBILITY CLASSES Tues, Thurs & Fri from 10.30am at the Wanderers Community Gym 12 Charlotte Lane, Brightwater. $2 donation. Improving balance, mobility & independence among our aging populations (55+).James Cooper 021 044 1526.

WAIMEA MENZSHED - catering for the interests, health and well-being of men since 2010. The shed is open Mon - Fri at Richmond Park, 384 Lower Queen St. Inquiries: mens.shed.waimea@ gmail.com. 027 282 0185 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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For 1.5 hours one day a week either 8.30am or 2.30 pm. Assist elderly for pick up and drop off in Presbyterian Support van from Annesbrook. Ph: Maaike 032655224 or email maaikef@psusi.org.nz.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. Cancer Society Nelson, 102 Hardy St. Register Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz.

SATURDAY CAR BOOT MARKET Richmond Baptist Church, 123 Salisbury Road Saturday 16th December 8am-Noon, open for stall holders from 6.30am. Heaps of bargains, yummy food and free coffee. Facebook –“RBC Bootmarket” Contact: Mark 0224695367 QUALITY CRAFTS NELSON in the Church Lounge at RBC 123 Salisbury Rd, Saturday 16 December 8am – Noon. Come and check out our wide selection of quality local handmade crafts. We have something for everyone this Christmas! 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. Absolutely Free JBNZ NELSON MARLBOROUGH Are holding a Giant Slalom & Big Brother Big Sister charity day event on Waimea River December 3rd from 11 am. Spectators Welcome. Free Entry.

SUNDAY SUNDAY WORSHIP You are cordially invited to attend the weekly 10 am service at the Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish Church at 94 Neale Ave Stoke, and to share in morning tea after the service.

FREE GUIDED MEDITATION Meet Saturdays 3pm under the white pergola of Washbourne Gardens. Relax, unwind & enjoy inner peace & stillness. meditaterichmond@gmail.com for questions. Absolutely Free.

GENERAL GROUPS CATHY JONES EXHIBITION at Richmond Library Pop in and see Cathy’s “Seven from Twelve” New Zealand native plants and figures exhibition. Free. Opening hours during December STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S CLUB welcomes new members.

Meeting 10am 3rd Tuesday monthly with guest speaker. 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn Regular outings & activities. Ph: Ian 0211482580

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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“FURNITURE,COLLECTABLES,ART” Huge selection of Furniture, Rugs, Toys, Books, Paintings, Clocks, China,Glass etc + The Unusual! Pre Christmas Specials for “real people” who come in person!

- New stock just arrived Sell - Buy - Value (Over 30 years experience) Souchebys Antiques, 92 Bateup Rd (Adjoining McMillans/Alchemy Arts Pottery), Richmond.

Please note the easy access & parking here at our new location.

Open Mon - Sat ph 03 544 0723 or 021 417 413 www.an tiquesnewzealand.co.nz

New dentures, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

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