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SATURDAY, August 26, 2023
REPAIR Cafe: 9am-12noon, Crossroads Cafe, 2 Redwood St, Blenheim. Free. All ages. Bring it along to get it fixed. Every fourth Saturday of the month.
ARTISAN Craft Market: 9am-2pm, Market Pl, Blenheim. Free entry. All ages. Wooden toys, pottery, bags, doll’s clothes, jewellery, honey, preserves.
THE New Zealand Red Cross: Looking for volunteers. Full training is provided and the time commitment is very flexible. migration.volunteers@redcross.org.nz or text John 0272235972.
REDWOODTOWN Market: Redwood Tavern car park, 8am-12noon. Crafts, flowers, knife/tool sharpening, preserves, plants, honey. Ph Alison 5785109.
JUSTICE of the Peace: 10am-noon, Marlborough District Library, Blenheim. Free. All ages, certify/witness docs.
PICTON Heritage and Whaling Museum: 10am-3pm daily. 9 London Quay. Ph 5738283.
VINTAGE Farm Machinery: Daily, 10am-3pm, Brayshaw Vintage farm. Ph Gerald 0220392460.
BROOKLYN Croquet Club: Golf croquet at Whitehead Park, 15 Brooklyn Dr. 12.45pm, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.
BOOT Sale: 8am-12noon, Blenheim Railway Station car park, Grove Rd.
Upcoming Saturdays
BEEKEEPERS Association of Marlborough will be opening up our hives to see how they survived winter, and prepare for the new season. If cold or wet we will head indoors to discuss preparing for the new season. Meet at the carpark on Ballinger Drive, 2pm 27 August. All welcome.
MARLBOROUGH Quilters meeting second Saturday of the month at Marlborough Vintage and Farm Machinery, Brayshaw Park, 10am-4pm. Join us to learn quilting or bring your own projects. Sewing machines available. Newcomers welcome. Liz 0212067382
LA Hora Del Cuento: 2pm-3pm. Marlborough District Library first Saturday of the month for Spanish story time in the Children’s Library.
CROP SWAP: 2pm-3.30pm. Crossroads Cafe, 2 Redwood St, Blenheim. $2 koha to Crossroads. Swap your excess fruit, veg, plants, baking, cookbooks, seedlings. Third Saturday of the month, except January.
SUNDAY, August 27, 2023
BLENHEIM Country Music Club Inc Club Day: at the Nurse’s Hall off Taylor Pass Rd from 2pm on August 27. Entry $4 per person, or $3 for paid-up members. Afternoon tea provided. Musicians and singers welcome. Singers please bring four chord charts if you can, musicians please bring your own instrument. Contact John. 0273555209 or Nola 0277727484.
CLAY Target Club: Keith 021825348. Fourth Sunday. Level 2.
MARLBOROUGH Farmers Market: Marlborough A&P Showgrounds 9am-12noon. Rain or shine. Local fresh/seasonal produce and products
PICTON Rail and Sail: Picton foreshore Sunday, 11am-3pm, donation, train rides/yacht hire
MARLBOROUGH Vintage Car Club Museum: Sunday and Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm Brayshaw Park, Arthur Baker Pl. Donation appreciated. Bill 0275784322
RIVERSIDE Railway: Departs Brayshaw Park Station 1.15pm & 3.15pm to Omaka & return. Adult $8, child $5; and 1.45pm to Beaver Station & return. Adult $13, child $7. Eftpos
BLENHEIM Croquet Club: Parker St, Golf croquet: Sun, Tues, Thur, 12.45pm, Barb 0274992456. Association croquet, Wed/Sat, 12.45pm & Ricochet, Fri, 10.30am, Dawn 02102455010
MARLBOROUGH Tennis Club: Parker St. Non-members $2. All welcome.
MODEL Yacht and Boat Sailing: Brayshaw Park, 1pm-4pm. Free
ULYSSES: Lunch ride, decide destination on the day. Meet at the Blenheim Railway Station south end, ride departs 10am. Check rides
MARLBOROUGH Golf Club: Sunday aft, all day Monday and Tuesday, Fairhall. 9 hole $15, 18 hole $30. Must be a Marlborough resident
BLENHEIM Petanque Club: Sunday 10am, Wednesday 1pm. 65A Weld St. Ph Chris 5787303
MARLBOROUGH Rock and Mineral Club: Brayshaw Park, 10am-4pm, rocks, minerals, crystals, work room, books. Free
BLENHEIM Model Aero Club: Indevin, Bankhouse, Wairau Valley, 9am. Murray 5789199 or Matt 0274619228
Upcoming Sundays
MARLBOROUGH Cake Decorators Guild: 24 Selwyn St, 1pm-4pm. Ph/text 021555095 to join. second Sunday monthly.
MARLBOROUGH Associated Modellers miniature train rides, Brayshaw Park, 1pm-4pm. first and third Sunday each month.
SUNDAY 2hr Working Bee: Every second Sunday of the month. Meet at the Wairau Rowing Club on Steam Wharf Rd, Grovetown. 9.30am-12noon Johnsonmarlborough@gmail.com
BLENHEIM Bonsai Group: Display and tree workshop, Islington Gardens, 3/35 Rowberrys Rd, Blenheim, 1-3pm. Jon 0294783464 or Rod 021755100. Second Sunday
MARLBOROUGH Chinese Fellowship: Gathering with shared meal, second Sunday of the month, 4pm-6pm, St Christopher’s Church, 92 Weld St, Blenheim. Ph Guan 022 264 2782, Mandy 022 432 6886
CARS of all genres: Riverlands Roadhouse, 8-11am. All ages. First Sunday of the month. Great food and coffee.
GUILD of Woodworkers: Brayshaw Park, 1pm. Phil 021 022 25252. First Sunday of the month.
MONDAY, August 28, 2023
BLENHEIM Business Networking: 7.30am-8.30am. Delicia Cafe. Register your interest on the Networkers’ website
BLENHEIM Business Networking: 9am-10am. Raupo Cafe. Raupo Cafe. Please register your interest on the Networkers’ website
BEGINNER Line Dancing: 2pm-3pm and 6pm-7pm Senior Citizens Hall, all Ages. The first lesson is free then $6 perlesson. All ages, no partner needed Ph Judith 5787554
STAGE Lab Singing Lessons: Monday afternoon, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. Ph Rose 0224191428
TAI Chi: Monday 10am-11am, Wednesday 11.30am-12.30pm, Endeavour Park Pavillion, Waikawa Rd, Picton. $10. Manu 022 238 7285. Wear comfy clothes, BYO water.
LITTLE Stars: Sing and Play: 9.15–10.30am, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd. 0-5yrs with carers. Refreshments. Free. All welcome. Heather 0212535511
BLENHEIM Rotary Clubs: Monday and Tuesday, 5.30pm. Men/women worldwide service club. Info/meeting venues: Kevin 0211738784, Jon 0272229505
ZUMBA: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30pm, Bohally School. $5. Huia 0210724107
COMMUNITY Potters’ Club: 7pm to 9pm, clubrooms 2A Dillons Point Rd, Zoe 022 198 2430. Second and fourth Monday of the month.
WATERCOLOUR Group: 10am-12noon, Chrissy 021568850; 1pm-3pm, Janne 0210305639. Art Soc Studio, 204 High St. All welcome
BLENHEIM Playcentre: Parent-led Early Childhood Education, Monday-Friday, 9.15-11.45am. 17 Eltham Rd, Blenheim. blenheim@playcentre.org.nz
SPRING Creek Playcentre: Parent-led Early Childhood Education, Monday and Wednesday, 9.30am-12.30pm. 46a Ferry Rd, Spring Creek. springcreek@playcentre.org.nz
RENWICK Playcentre: Parent-led Early Childhood Education, Monday and Friday, 9.15-11.45am. 26 Havelock St, Renwick. renwick@playcentre.org. nz
LINKWATER Playcentre Playgroup: Parent-led Early Childhood Education, Mon, 9.30am-noon. Linkwater Hall, 1353 Queen Charlotte Drive. linkwater@playcentre.org.nz
DILLONS Point Playgroup: Today and Wednesday, 9am-noon, Bright Centre, 2 Dillons Point Rd. Wendy 0210302856
Upcoming Mondays
UNIVERSITY for the Third Age: U3A monthly meetings, second Monday. 2pm Cloudy Bay Funeral Services. Purkiss St. Ann 03 578 4200
MARLBOROUGH Embroidery Guild, third Monday of the month, 7pm-9.30pm; first Saturday of month, 10am-3pm. NMIT (room next to hairdressing) Vicki Allen 02102299091, vickimadebyme@gmail.com
WEAVERS Group: Beavertown Hall, Brayshaw Park, 10am-2pm every third Monday. Bring your lunch. Ph Anne 570 5547 or Chris 027 572 5083
TUESDAY, August 29, 2023
BLENHEIM & Districts Highland Pipe Band: 7pm, The Foundry, Wesley Hall, John St. Contact blenheimpipeband@gmail.com or ph 021 267 3626
SAYGO (Steady As You Go) Balance/Exercise class: Tues 11.30am-12.30pm at St Christophers Church Hall, 92 Weld St, followed by a cuppa & chat. Cost $2. Contact Donna – Eldercare Coordinator 027 385 2333 for more information.
BLENHEIM Choral: Weekly Practice Sessions. 7pm-9pm Wesley Centre. Our choir has a mixture of ages and abilities, 021344575. Marlboroughsingers.org.nz
PICTON Line Dancing: Tuesdays 9.30am-11.30am Anglican Church hall. $6 per class. Beginners welcome. Ph Carol 0212125252 or Raewyn 021715484
SAVVY Ukes Ukulele Group: 6:30-8pm. $5. Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. Brenda 0272390213, Lorraine 0276246264
PICTON Playcentre: Parent-led Early Childhood Education, Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am-12noon. 5 Waitohi Place, Picton. picton@playcentre.org.nz
KNITTERS and Spinners: Tuesday 10:30am-3pm, Picton Library and Service Centre. Free. All ages. Byo morning tea and project
TAI Chi with Maree: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall. All welcome. Ph 0276349045
SIT and Be Fit: Tue/Thur, 1.15pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. $2 Ph 5780469, 0223007342
DRAWING Group: 1pm-3pm, Art Society Studio, 204 High St. Sydney 0211568398. Newcomers welcome
AL Anon Family Support Group Meeting: Help for families/friends of problem drinkers and addictions. Margaret 5784690, 02102607468 or Aley 021434117
SOCIAL Tennis: Summer 8.30am, winter 9am. Marlborough Tennis Club, Pollard Park, Parker St. Morn tea prov. Visitors $5 morning. Info: 027578 6436
TECHNOLOGY Teaching for 50+: Studio on Solway Dr, Witherlea, 9.30am, advanced class. $5/hr pp. Private lessons $20/hr. 0212230160
AWATERE Playcentre: Parent-led Early Childhood Education, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-12noon. 15 Redwood St Seddon. awatere@playcentre.org.nz term time only.
PICTON Table Tennis Club: 10am-12noon. Picton Little Theatre, Dublin St. $4 includes equipment. All adults welcome. Ph Ernie 0275888453
RENWICK Market: Anglican Church Hall, 9am-12noon. Fresh veg, clothing, walnuts, jams, household goods, etc. Sales tables, $5 or comm sales. Donations welcome. Ph Lynne 0274786640
GOLF Croquet: Today, Thursday and Sunday, 1pm, Blenheim Croquet Club, Parker St. Ph Allan 5783747
BRAYSHAW Park Spinners: Beavertown Hall, 10am-2pm, byo lunch. New members welcome. Ph Betty 5794942
Upcoming Tuesdays
COFFEE and Chat: Picton: first Tuesday, 10-11am, Seabreeze Cafe, London Quay. New to town? Interested in local activities? We can help! Cathy 0210451799, 5739111, picton@newcomers.co.nz
FRIENDSHIP Combined Club of Beavertown: Semi-retired and retired locals, fourth Tuesday of the month. 10am, Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Maxwell Rd. Speakers, outings. Ph Les McKay 5778307, Neroli Edwards 5784746
WEDNESDAY, August 30, 2023
ROCK Ferry Wines: Twilight Market 4pm-7pm stroll through the stalls of local artisan food producers, glass of wine in hand, shopping
GENEALOGY Drop-in: Wednesday 1pm-3pm, Marlborough District Library Blenheim. Free. All ages. Family history research. No appointment required
JUSTICE of the Peace: Wed, 11am-1pm, Picton Library, High St. Free. All ages. Certify/witness docs.
SIT and be Fit: 10.30am-11am. $5 session. Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Rd
PICKLEBALL: 1-3pm, Simcox Stadium, Battys Rd. $5. Sport for all ages
PICTON Scottish Country Dance Club: 7.30pm Picton Little Theatre. Lynda 0212600860
BLENHEIM Depression Support Group: 10-11.30am. Friendship and support. Info/meeting Alistair 0272883032
Upcoming Wednesdays
FLORAL Art Group: Senior Citizens Hall, High St, 10.15am. Ph Cheryl 5781425 First Wednesday.
BLENHEIM Lions’ Club: Serving the community 50+ years. Interested in becoming a Lion? Tea meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday Ph Delphine 0299425004, Helen 0211458572
DEMENTIA Carers’ Support Group: 8 Wither Rd, 10am-11.30am. Ph 5776172, every second Wednesday
BOOK Chat: 10:30-11:30am, Picton Library and Service Centre. Free. All ages. Coffee/ chat, every second Wednesday of month. Ph 5207493
BLENHEIM Probus Club: 1st Wednesday (except January), 10am, Wesley Centre. We look forward to seeing you there. Ph Raewyn 5784576 or Robert 5788938
PICTON Quilters: 6.46pm to 8pm on the second Wednesday of the month at the Marlborough Pavilion. Ph Louise 0223153990
THURSDAY, August 31, 2023
Tai Chi & Qigong – “Live Stronger for Longer” approved. $5 Thursdays: Wairau Valley (11am), Redwoodtown Hall (3pm). Fun, relaxing, energising. Ph Nancy 572 2884 / 027 572 2881
MARLBOROUGH District Library: Book Club, on the last Thursday of the month, until December 7, 6.30pm-8pm. Adults only.
KNIT and Natter: Marlborough District Library 10:30am-12noon Are you looking to meet new people? Are you interested in knitting? Join a group of social knitters.
COMMUNITY Choir: Thur, 7-9pm. St Ninian’s Hall, 1 Riley Cr, Redwoodtown (opp church). All abilities, new members welcome. f: CreativeVoice@singforfriendship (school term)
AFTER School Fun: 3:30pm-4:15pm, Blenheim Children’s Library. Free. All ages. No need to book. Stories/crafts. Term time
NARCOTICS Anon: 7-8pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. 0800 726 786
SUPPORTING Families Marlborough: Support, education, advocacy. Ph 5775491
PICTON Playcentre: 9.30am-12noon, today and Tuesday, 5 Waitohi Pl, Picton. Ph 5735665 picton@playcentre.org.nz school term only
BLENHEIM Menz Shed: Thursday and Monday, 1pm-4pm; Saturday, 9am-12noon. Dave 021 2340057, daveo52@yahoo.co.nz or Richard 0272747009, blenheimmenzshed@gmail.com
Upcoming Thursdays
MARLBOROUGH Felters: Beavertown Hall, Brayshaw Park, 10am-2pm. Bring lunch. Shirley 5795355 or 021024 00571. First Thursday of the month.
COPD Support and Exercise Group: The Foundry Hall, 3 John St, Blenheim, 1.30pm. Free. Karen 5791609, 0272057244. every 2nd and 4th Thursday
FRIDAY, September 1, 2023
PICKLEBALL 6-8pm, Simcox Stadium, Battys Rd. $6. Sport for all ages.
COFFEE and Company: Chat and Chill. Every Friday, 10am-12noon 8 Beaver Rd, Blenheim. Free. All welcome. Ph 0273177889
PASTELS with Prue: 10am-12noon, Art Society Studio, 204 High St. Prue 021 072 0525.
MARLBOROUGH Women’s Club: Speakers, entertainment, outings and afternoon tea. Irene 0212380210
Events: Send details for Saturday Express listings by noon on Tuesday to whatson@mex.co.nz Please include the venue, address, event name, date, time and cost.
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