HAPPENINGS PICTON www.pictonresource.co.nz 19th June 2019 10.00am - 1.00pm (weekdays) Mariners Mall, Picton 03 573 7790 [email protected]www.pictonresource.co.nz www.facebook.com/ Picton-Resource-Centre 22 NZ Guitar Quartet, 7.30 pm Sat 22nd June The New Zealand Guitar Quartet bring an infectious energy to the stage at Picton Little Theatre. Fresh from tours in China and Australia and 2018 engagements at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Convention they’ve released two CDs, both featuring commissioned works by Australian and New Zealand composers, as well as original arrangements. Their performances of classical, contemporary and world music continue to engage audiences from all walks of life. Tickets are $25, available from Take Note, Picton & Alyssums, Blenheim. 23 MoreFM Midwinter Swim, 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm Sun 23rd June It’s back for 2019! Take a quick dip in the water and you’re in to win some sweet prizes. Meet at the Picton Foreshore from midday to register - it’s free to do and its heaps of fun. The swim’s at 1pm and dress up is encouraged! The big prize is a Toshiba heat pump from Cuddon Engineering. Picton School will be running their fundraising BBQ, and Fire and Emergency will hose you down with warm water after the swim. 26 Wikipedia Public Lecture - How Wiki Works, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Weds 26th June Everybody uses Wikipedia, and anybody can edit it. So where does all that information come from? Dr Mike Dickison is New Zealand Wikipedian at Large – a position funded by a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation to help New Zealand organisations and the people of New Zealand engage with Wikipedia and open knowledge. Mike will give a one hour general talk on How Wikipedia Works followed by a one hour hands-on session for those who bring their own laptop and want to explore further. He is particularly interested in the natural environment and increasing New Zealand content on Wikipedia. Free entry. with refreshments/tea/coffee available. 26 Acapella Belles - Annual Mini Concert/Soiree, 7.00 pm Weds 26th June Picton’s Acappella Belles are holding their Annual Mini Concert/Soiree at Holy Trinity Church Hall (38 York Street), and they would love to entertain you. Includes a few items by children from Waikawa Bay School. A light supper will be provided after. Entry by gold coin donation. 29 Katie Boyle in The Merry Wives of Windsor, 7.30 pm Sat 29th June Picton Little Theatre presents Pop-Up Globe’s Katie Boyle (Hamlet, 2016) in The Merry Wives of Windsor. Directed by award-winning character comic, Alexander Sparrow (DJ Trump). Sir John Falstaff, the fat knight, is coming to town. Short of money to pay his men, Falstaff attempts to woo Mistress Page and Mistress Ford at the same time. When the wives discover his intentions, they seek revenge - getting the whole town of Windsor involved! Featuring the infamous knight, a Welsh parson, a flamboyant hotel owner and a drunk pickpocket. ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ is one of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies. Tickets are $20.00 to $25.00, available from Take Note, Picton or Alyssums Blenheim.
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HAPPENINGSPICTONwww.pictonresource.co.nz 19th June 2019
The New Zealand Guitar Quartet bring an infectious energy to the stage at Picton Little Theatre. Fresh from tours in China and Australia and 2018 engagements at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Convention they’ve released two CDs, both featuring commissioned works by Australian and New Zealand composers, as well as original arrangements. Their performances of classical, contemporary and world music continue to engage audiences from all walks of life. Tickets are $25, available from Take Note, Picton & Alyssums, Blenheim.
23 MoreFM Midwinter Swim, 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm Sun 23rd June
It’s back for 2019! Take a quick dip in the water and you’re in to win some sweet prizes. Meet at the Picton Foreshore from midday to register - it’s free to do and its heaps of fun. The swim’s at 1pm and dress up is encouraged! The big prize is a Toshiba heat pump from Cuddon Engineering. Picton School will be running their fundraising BBQ, and Fire and Emergency will hose you down with warm water after the swim.
26 Wikipedia Public Lecture - How Wiki Works, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Weds 26th June
Everybody uses Wikipedia, and anybody can edit it. So where does all that information come from? Dr Mike Dickison is New Zealand Wikipedian at Large – a position funded by a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation to help New Zealand organisations and the people of New Zealand engage with Wikipedia and open knowledge. Mike will give a one hour general talk on How Wikipedia Works followed by a one hour hands-on session for those who bring their own laptop and want to explore further. He is particularly interested in the natural environment and increasing New Zealand content on Wikipedia. Free entry. with refreshments/tea/co�ee available.
26 Acapella Belles - Annual Mini Concert/Soiree, 7.00 pm Weds 26th June
Picton’s Acappella Belles are holding their Annual Mini Concert/Soiree at Holy Trinity Church Hall (38 York Street), and they would love to entertain you. Includes a few items by children from Waikawa Bay School. A light supper will be provided after. Entry by gold coin donation.
29 Katie Boyle in The Merry Wives of Windsor, 7.30 pm Sat 29th June
Picton Little Theatre presents Pop-Up Globe’s Katie Boyle (Hamlet, 2016) in The Merry Wives of Windsor. Directed by award-winning character comic, Alexander Sparrow (DJ Trump). Sir John Falsta�, the fat knight, is coming to town. Short of money to pay his men, Falsta� attempts to woo Mistress Page and Mistress Ford at the same time. When the wives discover his intentions, they seek revenge - getting the whole town of Windsor involved! Featuring the infamous knight, a Welsh parson, a �amboyant hotel owner and a drunk pickpocket. ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ is one of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies. Tickets are $20.00 to $25.00, available from Take Note, Picton or Alyssums Blenheim.
Long live the fools and dreamers of this world!By Antionette Wilson
Fools & Dreamers: Regenerating a Native Forest
“Fools and Dreamers tells the most important story of our time.” – Paul Hawken, founder Project Drawdown
Conservationists, botanists, keen trampers and environmentalists across New Zealand are familiar with the now 33-year-old project of forest regeneration that is taking place at Hinewai Nature Reserve on Banks Peninsula. Now a new �lm tells that story through the eyes of Hinewai’s kaitiaki, botanist Dr Hugh Wilson. Fools & Dreamers is a 30-minute documentary about the commitment of Hugh and the Maurice White Native Forest Trust to regenerate marginal, hilly farmland into native forest, using a minimal interference method that allows nature to do the work, giving life to over 1500 hectares of native forest, waterways, and the creatures that live within them.
When, in 1987, Hugh let the local community know about his plans to allow gorse to grow as a nurse canopy for self-sown native trees, the response was sceptical at best and outright angry and disparaging for the most part – one farmer stating the plan was the sort to be expected only of “fools and dreamers”. Now considered a local hero by town and country folk alike, Hugh oversees valleys resplendent in native forest canopy, where birds and other wildlife are abundant and 47 known waterfalls are in permanent �ow.
Fools & Dreamers premieres in Christchurch on 28 June and a screening tour reaches Picton on Thursday 4 July, where it will be shown at Endeavour Park at 7pm (co-hosted by Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary), followed by a Q&A discussion with the �lm’s directors and local special guests.
Photos: Above left - Hinewai Falls by Jordan Osmond. Above right Hugh by www. jasonhosking.com
Date: 6.30pm, 4 July 2019 Place: Port Marlborough Park Pavilion Bookings & info: www.foolsanddreamers.com
Hugh’s passion and enthusiasm for his life’s project is apparent throughout this inspiring short �lm. A dreamer who has made his dream come true, Hugh has proven without doubt that nature knows best – and that he is no fool.
“Watch this natural Kiwi miracle: how the earth regenerates native bush if given half a chance.” – Bunny McDiarmid, Executive Director Greenpeace International
“A powerful ‘call to action’ for all of us to heed.” – Jonathon Porritt, Forum for the Future
By Moira Conroy
CPNZ was set up as a National body to work alongside Police as extra eyes and ears in an e�ort to have safer communities throughout New Zealand. We have about 6000 patrollers volunteering towards this common goal. There are many successes from the patrol hours that are put in by our volunteers. Visiting the National website www.cpnz.org.nz will give some insight into the success this organisation enjoys.
Blenheim Community Patrol (BMCP) have been fully functioning for two years and in that time, we have raised funds for a new vehicle and all the specialised equipment that is needed to assist in our patrol activities. We have gained the respect and trust from our local Police and enjoy a good working relationship with them. So much so that they have indicated that a patrol would bene�t Picton.
Volunteers needed for a Picton Patrol
Blenheim Community Patrol
We as Blenheim Patrol have undertaken to set up a patrol in Picton. Picton patrol would work under the umbrella of Blenheim Community Patrol which means there wouldn’t be a need for a committee in Picton with the exception of needing someone to manage a roster and report to Blenheim Community Patrol at our monthly meetings either in person or via email. A vehicle is already in the process of being accessed and some start up equipment i. e uniforms, torches, extinguisher etc. There may be some fundraising activities required as identi�ed by the group but a lot of it is being sourced at present.
We need volunteers to commit to a few hours ideally once a month (if enough volunteers are available). The days would be decided by the group, but some day patrols would be required during school holidays and the cruise ship season. These would also be walking patrols. All this to be decided as the group gets organised.
If you think this is something you would like to contribute time to then contact can be made in the following way [email protected], or [email protected].
By Yvonne Rigby, Co-ordinator Picton Flower Ladies The Flower Ladies would like to thank everyone who has grown, picked and donated �owers to us over the Cruise Ship Season, it is greatly appreciated. Also thank you to Port Marlborough for their annual donation which enables us to assist the youth of Picton as follows:
• Kiwi Ranch for children in need• Picton Cactus for helping Picton Youth• Waikawa Bay School for Children attending Riding for the Disabled• Picton Kindergarten. Duffy-Ready Books• Louie Poletti to attend Sailing development Team• Papatunuku Trust towards buying a clothes drier• Picton Junior Badminton, towards travel • Medical Centre Pharmacy.Public health care for children• Picton Health Care Pharmacy, Public Health Care for children• Eden Amos for sailing team travel to Noumea
Picton Flower Ladies
Giving back to the community
Louie Poletti, Picton QCYC Sailor, has been selected for the 2019 New Zealand Optimist Dinghy Team (NZIODA) to represent New Zealand at the North American Optimist Regatta in The Bahamas.
Optimist sailing is serious business for 12-year-old Louie. After re�ning his skills by being part of the New Zealand Optimist Development Team for the past two years and representing New Zealand in Noumea in 2017 and 2018, Louie set his sights this year on improving his New Zealand ranking.
This season Louie trained countless hours in open water on his own to optimise his �tness and master sailing in all conditions in preparation for the three ranking regattas and the New Zealand Nationals. It takes hours of extreme concentration to sail tactically with most races being about 45-60 minutes long. At most regattas they will sail 3 courses a day but it can be up to 5 or 6 some days, with regattas typically lasting 3-6 days. It requires strength and endurance to hike out and pull the boat upright in windier conditions and prolonged patience and concentration to spot the wind shifts and keep ahead of the opposition in lighter
Louie Poletti, Picton QCYC Sailor, selected for the 2019
New Zealand Optimist Dinghy Team (NZIODA) to represent
New Zealand at the North American Optimist Regatta in
The Bahamas.
Optimist sailing is serious business for 12-year-old Louie. After refining his skills by being part of the New Zealand Optimist Development Team for the past two years and representing New Zealand in Noumea in 2017 and 2018, Louie set his sights this year on improving his New Zealand ranking.
This season Louie trained countless hours in open water on his own to optimise his fitness and master sailing in all conditions in preparation for the three ranking regattas and the New Zealand Nationals. It takes hours of extreme concentration to sail tactically with most races being about 45-60 minutes long. Most regattas they will sail 3 courses a day but it can be up to 5 or 6 some days, with regattas typically lasting 3-6 days. It requires strength and endurance to hike out and pull the boat upright in windier conditions and prolonged patience and concentration to spot the wind shifts and keep ahead of the opposition in lighter conditions. There is boat preparation before races with gear to be rigged and checked, then washed and put away at the end. It takes hours of dedication which Louie has shown he is prepared to give.
Louie is now ranked second 13-year-old and 13th overall in New Zealand. He is one of four sailors who have been selected into the New Zealand team travelling to the Bahamas to compete in the North American Regatta from the 27 September to the 4 October 2019. The team will be required to arrive early to acclimatise to the tropical heat and recover from jetlag prior to the event. The predicted conditions are expected to be windy so the eight-day regatta will be a test of endurance. They will compete against 150 sailors from 15 nations in North, South and Central America.
The selection is a large financial commitment. It will cost $8000 plus the cost to get to numerous training in Auckland. Louie is selling raffle tickets with great prizes, kindling and holding a Quiz Night Fundraiser at the Waikawa Boating Club on 6 July 2019 to raise money. Tickets cost $15, can be bought from the Poletti family, [email protected] or by phoning 0220769433 or Waikawa Boating Club on (03) 573-6798. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Queen Charlotte Yacht Club QCYC Sailor chosen to represent New ZealandBy Lois Poletti
conditions. There is boat preparation before races with gear to be rigged and checked, then washed and put away at the end. It takes hours of dedication which Louie has shown he is prepared to give.
Louie is now ranked second 13-year-old and 13th overall in New Zealand. He is one of four sailors who have been selected into the New Zealand team travelling to the Bahamas to compete in the North American Regatta from the 27 September to the 4 October 2019. The team will be required to arrive early to acclimatise to the tropical heat and recover from jetlag prior to the event. The predicted conditions are expected to be windy so the eight-day regatta will be a test of endurance. They will compete against 150 sailors from 15 nations in North, South and Central America.
The selection is a large �nancial commitment. It will cost $8,000 plus the cost to get to numerous training sessions in Auckland. Louie is selling ra�e tickets with great prizes, kindling and holding a Quiz Night Fundraiser at the Waikawa Boating Club on 6 July 2019 to raise money. Tickets cost $15, can be bought from the Poletti family, [email protected] or by phoning 0220769433 or Waikawa Boating Club on (03) 573-6798. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Waikawa Boating Club presents
‘Believe it or Not’ Quiz Night Fundraiser
a fun night out to raise money for
Louie Poletti, Picton QCYC Sailor
selected into the New Zealand Optimist Sailing Team that will compete in the North American Optimist Championship in
The Bahamas, September 2019.
Louie is ranked 2nd in his age group in New Zealand and 13th overall for 2019. He will compete against 150 sailors from 15 nations.
Quiz Night
Waikawa Boating Club Waikawa Marina, Beach Road, Waikawa
6 July 2019
Bar and Restaurant opens 6.oopm, Quiz starts 7.oopm
Picton School: Fortnightly round upBy Dave Sullivan (Principal)
Jump Jam A group of dedicated dancers participated in the regional Jump Jam Competition on Saturday 8th June in Blenheim. The team was: Addison, Alyciah, Ella, Harlem, Harmony, Jayla, Lily, Lizzie, Luca, Mereana and So�a.
The team were very happy to win three awards, Merit in Presentation, Excellence in Sportsmanship and Excellence in Technical Presentation. Thanks to coach Ed Roggeveen and PSAS for funding the teams entry and t-shirts for the event. Well done Picton School.
Des Hunt - Writing Workshop The senior students enjoyed a highly entertaining morning with the New Zealand author, Des Hunt. He spoke to the senior students about what makes a good story. He used examples from science to explain elements of good writing e.g. creating tension.
A smaller group of students were provided an opportunity to workshop their own writing. All the students came away from the morning with something to remember or practice.
El GregoThe students and teachers of Picton School and Picton Kindergarten all shared a powerful treat on Monday.
The Birdie Show by Sofia Rm 1
Yesterday at 9.30, Mr Greg, also known as Elgregoe the great!!! (not really just Elgregoe is fine). Anyway, he came to our school to perform a magic show called “You’ve Got the Power”.
The first act looked really hard, but after a while I figured it out, I think. He got a piece of silk and pulled out 7 quails. In between each trick he talked about how to deal with cyber bullying and face to face bullying. He also mentioned WITS, now you’re probably wondering what that is, well, let me tell you: W stands for walkaway, I stands for ignore, T stands for talk it out and S stands for seek help. This was great as it is what we already use at our school.
At one point, Addi got called up to do a lie detector test. Elgregoe asked her lots of funny questions. The funniest question was at the end when he asked Addi if she wanted to be engaged, obviously she said “No”, but the lie detector disagreed.
I liked the whole show but my favourite act near the end when Elgregoe’s assistant Sue went inside a box then he squished her and she survived. It was really really cool.
There were lots of birds.
ELGREGO! Amazing Magic Show by Jasmine Rm 2
AT 9:30am, Monday 10th June THE one and THE only AMAZING... ELGREGOE! Visited Picton Primary School. We ventured into the school hall. Our whole school went, including the Picton Kindergarten who all came as well.
We all took a seat, ELGREGOE took a small wooden yellow box and snapped his fingers. He clapped. He took a piece of fabric off the top of the box and WALLA! A macaw popped out - it was extraordinary. Elgregoe told us it was named Richie Macaw (haha) he made lots of Noise like a high pitched SHRIEK!! Richie had lots of vibrent colours - emerald , azure, mustard yellow.. he was still a baby macaw he was biting elgregoes hand well pecking.. It was really funny!!
After that… Boris the puppet was introduced to us - he was a blood hound and elgregoe was also a ventriloquist,that means that he could talk without his lips moving and his mouth stays closed. Boris told us some FUNNY jokes like “ why do you have a tail?”asked elgregoe “because it can’t wag it’s self!” Replied borris we all laughed. I tried to hold it in I couldn't though I cracked up. After that he told us about WITS.which stands for… WALK AWAY IGNORE TALK IT OUT SEEK HELP.
Then there was a box he put a yellow feather in the box then closed the little compartment, he opened it slowly again and WALLA boom a little bird like a budgie called popcorn popped out magically he was quite small and cute VERY chubby! Elegregoe popped popcorn in a cage and Sue took him away to their car I guess I did not know where.
He also did an umbrella trick he had a blanket and he placed his hand under the blanket and boom a black plain umbrella magically appeared then he rubbed the umbrella against the blanket and white polka dots came onto it then he put it under again AND again it keeps changing colours it was amazing it was real magic! It had green purple! redish pink! and lots of polka dots. After that he placed a bird into a box, I think it was richie mccaw and then he took all the walls off he tricked us because there was an emerald feather hanging off the face of the box all the little kids kept yelling “HE’S THERE ON THE WALL!” Elegregoe said “ it’s just a trick!” all the kids sighed or said “aww..’
He performed lots of amazing tricks and I loved the experience and seeing real magic. So Cool.
Ripper rugby tournament
Waikawa Bay School
On Tuesday the 11th June some of the students from Waikawa Bay School participated in the Ripper Rugby Tournament at Lansdowne Park. We had to arrive at school at 8.30am in the morning.
Those who participated were Bonnie, Aylah, Cove, Livvy, Connor, Ryan, William, Ethan & Fergus.
It was a nervous drive, in fact I had butter�ies in my stomach.
It was a competition between 14 schools, our �rst game was with Seddon and when we played that game the ground was really slippery. The game seemed really fast and the players from the other team were really fast. The score was 2 all.
We found that the most challenging team was Fairhall because they are really competitive. We actually won, which was a great surprise!
After all of the games we got into the semi-�nals. We played Witherlea but we lost against them, however we came third overall out of the fourteen teams. It was a great day and we were all exhausted at the end of it.
By Madi Giles, Weka class
Picton Library and Council Service Centre2 Dublin Street, PictonTel: 03 520 7493, Fax: 03 578 2783Email: [email protected]
Opening HoursMonday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00 pmSaturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pmSunday 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Picton LibraryBy Helen Devlin
Reading adventure on the High SeasOnly one week until the start of the Winter Holiday Reading Programme. Read your way around New Zealand and have fun on the way. Every time you read for 15 minutes you can mark o� another anchor in your reading log. There is a prize halfway and another when you �nish in the Marlborough Sounds. Come to the library for fun daily activities – storytime, reading activities, games and craft. Starts Monday 1st July until Sunday 21st July.
New ANK ComputersLast week our APNK public computers were upgraded to new Chrome stations. We now have six stations replacing our original PCs, with a self-service booking system and scanner attached. Colour copying is available from the new APNK computers as well. The cost of printing has changed: black and white copies are 20c per side; colour copies $1.00 per side; as before no charge for scanning to email.
No problems so far, people are �nding the new system easy to use. It is a good idea to make sure you have your library card with you for booking a computer session and printing.
Late opening Thu 27 June – Library and service Centre will open at 9am
What’s on?Wednesdays 3.30pm After School funWednesday 26 June 10.00am – 12.00pm How Wikipedia worksFriday 28 June 10.30am Under 5s story and craftTuesday 2 July 9.30am - 3.30pm Duty Planner at Picton
www.marlborough.govt.nz
Volunteers neededDo you have a few hours free each week? The Tōtaranui 250 Trust is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to meet and greet visitors at their sun-�lled, seaside o�ce in Picton. The signs are up - they're about to open the doors but they need volunteers with big smiles and free time. Volunteer power is also needed to help with the exciting week of events planned from 21 November 2019.
Tōtaranui 250 Trust General Manager Chrissy Powlesland says there are lots of varied roles available.
“Our main requirement is enthusiasm, commitment and a big smile,” she says.
If you would like to help out, give Chrissy a call, Ph: 03 573 5668 or email: [email protected]. For more information visit the Tōtaranui 250 website - www.totaranui250.co.nz.
Considering standing for Council?If you’ve thought about standing for Council or know someone who would make an ideal candidate now is the time to consider standing in this year’s local government elections. Candidate nominations open on Friday 19 July and close at midday on Friday 16 August 2019.
Elected members can come from all backgrounds and walks of life. You don't need any special quali�cations to stand but you do need to be a New Zealand citizen, aged 18 years or older, and enrolled on the electoral roll. As a candidate, you’ll need to �nd out what is important for your community; a successful campaign is one where resi-dents know what you stand for. You will also need to familiarise yourself with Marlborough’s local government structure and the role of an elected member.
If you would like to get nominated you need to do the following:• Complete a nomination form during the nomination period.• Get two people to nominate you. They must be aged 18 years or older and enrolled to vote in the area you wish to stand in.• Provide a deposit of $200. This may be refunded, depending on how many votes you receive.
For more information, email the Council's Electoral O�cer at: [email protected].
Have your say on Council servicesEach year Marlborough District Council surveys residents to �nd out their level of satisfaction with its services. The 2019 survey has begun and will continue until late July.
The telephone and online survey is run by independent researchers SIL Research. Residents are asked questions
Cont’d
Above left - Tōtaranui 250 Trust General Manager, Chrissy Powlesland
about a range of services and asked to give a satisfaction score of 1 to 10.
To have your say, you can go online to SIL Research to complete the survey. If you would prefer to do a telephone or paper survey, call or text 022 321 4706, leave your details and Council will phone or post a survey to you.
Council uses the results to measure its performance across key services including transport, water supply, libraries, parks and reserves, waste management and community facilities. The results help to understand the public’s priorities and to plan for the future.
Phone calls are made during the day, evenings and at weekends, to reach a cross-section of residents re�ecting the demographic makeup of Marlborough. Householders may be asked if someone from a certain age group is available. This is to ensure the survey is representative of Marlborough’s age groups.
The 2019 results will be published in September.
Picton Football ClubBy Donna Sio
There was no play on Saturday 1st June for all Marlborough football teams due to Queens Birthday weekend.
Saturday 8th June
Picton Cubs played Renwick Sharks at Renwick in chilly conditions. Players of the Day were Thomas for trying new things and Finn for excellent defending. Picton Pumas had a good win against Rangers Revolution 8 v 2 which has elevated them to the top of the table. Finn Stichbury was Player of the Day for his hard work in mid�eld.
Picton Women had a bye.
Picton Golf ClubWonderful win for Picton GolfersBy Jenny Hart
The Picton Ladies Pennants Team played the �nal round of the Marlborough Pennants Competition at Rarangi on Monday 17th June. Going into their �nal match they were in 4th equal place. They had six matches against Blenheim and had four wins and two matches were halved on the �nal day. This tremendous result gave Picton a total of 28 points for the season, just 1 point ahead of Rarangi, who were the defending champions. Fantastic result Picton. The ladies last won this trophyin 2012.
The team was: Maria McConway, Dido Harper, Jenny Hart, Margaret Frisken, Ricky Ashworth and Cushla Brosnahan.
NZQA rated, renew or full �rst aid at work courses. Fun & fast. Call Nine Scott on 0800 934 837 or email [email protected]. Visa/Mastercard accepted (Rural subsidies available)
1ST AIDcourse at Picton Fire Station on 28th June, Starts 8.30am
Picton Courses
To book your place for either course call REAP Marlborough on 03 578 7848 or email [email protected]
Introduction to UpholsteryFriday 21st and Friday 28th June, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm,Picton ResidenceRevamp your furniture. Bring along a small project to get you started. A limited class size to ensure one to one assistance. Discuss projects and material with Kevin ahead of time.Tutor: Kevin Mills
Flax Weaving a KeteSaturday 29th and Sunday 30th June, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Picton ResidenceThis is a 2 day course to make a kete with a plaited bottom. You need to bring at least 80 pieces of �ax 1cm in width plus extra for handles prepared with muka ends. Dye will be supplied. Please bring: Stanley knife, spring pegs, old style table knife, little chopping board and a shared lunch.Tutor: Bev Maata-HartCost: $100.00
Are you looking for volunteers for your organisation? Ask at the Picton Resource Centre for more information on how we can help.
IHCIHC advocates for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities and supports them to live satisfying lives in the community. Play a big part in the life of a person with an intellectual disability and the work IHC does by joining our One-to-One Friendship or Skills-based Volunteer Programmes. Telephone Jane on 027 836 0342 or register your interest online.
www.ihc.org.nz/volunteer
Picton Dawn ChorusPicton Dawn Chorus is dedicated to eliminating predators from the Picton/Waikawa area. They are looking for support from all the community, with a trap in every �fth section in town and similar spacings in the bush. Telephone Siobain on 021 BIRDS12 (021 247 3712) or email [email protected]
www.pictondawnchorus.nz
NZ Red Cross
Could you help when it
counts? New Zealand Red
Cross are looking for
volunteers for their
Response Teams in the
Marlborough area. Call
0800 RED CROSS (733
2767).
www.redcross.org.nz
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
Volunteers needed to hang out on our
lovely ship and chat to our visitors
about the Edwin Fox. Telephone Karen
McLeod on 03 573 6868 or 027 573
6868.
www.edwinfoxsociety.com
Picton Heritage & Whaling MuseumWe are looking for volunteers to help for one session of three hours per month. Help to present our history. Telephone 573 8283 or call in at 9 London Quay. Email [email protected].
www.pictonmuseum-newzealand.com
Marlborough Sounds Community Vehicle TrustVolunteer drivers needed to drive people from Blenheim and surrounding areas to Nelson and back for medical appointments. Full, clean driver’s licence needed. Contact Volunteer Marlborough on 03 577 9388.
www.volunteermarlborough.org.nz
Trade Aid PictonShop assistant required. Assist with daily running of the Trade
Aid shop in Picton. Three hour shifts. Call Volunteer Marlborough on 03 577 9388.www.volunteermarlbor-
Picton Fire Station is currently looking for new volunteers
to join our brigade. If you're interested, come along to one
of our training nights on Monday, 7pm.
www.�reandemergency.nz
Senior Net Marlborough SoundsTutors needed to teach seniors at Senior Net seminars how to use computers, smart phones, tablets/ipads, social media, internet banking, etc. Contact Volunteer Marlborough on 03 577 9388.
Promotional AssistantDeliver posters and/or �yers (advertising Volunteer Marlborough) to mail boxes around Marlborough (primarily Blenheim and Picton). Choose your town and suburb. Timing is �exible. All ages are welcome to apply for this role. Contact Hannah on 03-577-9388 or [email protected]://marl.volunteermatch.org.nz/
SATURDAYTai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland St Junior Football , Rugby & Cricket: 9.00am onwards (seasonal), PavilionPicton Men's Shed: 9.00am – 12.00pm, Men’s ShedPicton Bowling Club: 12.45pm, 25 Kent St
SUNDAYTai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland StAnglican (Holy Trinity) Church: Service 9.00am & 10.30amSt. Joseph’s Catholic Church: Mass 9.00amUnion Parish of Picton: Service 10.00am Picton Baptist Church: Service 10.00amBuddhism for Daily Life (Marlborough Group): 10.00am, 8 Moana View Rd, 1st SundayRail and Sail: 11.00am - 3.00pm, Picton ForeshoreChristian Life Centre: Service 11.30am, 40 BroadwaySt. John in the Wilderness Koromiko: 6.30pm, 2nd & 4th Sun
MONDAYTai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland St Picton Walking Group: 9.30am, Picton RSA carpark Tumble Tots: 10.00am - 11.00am, PavilionTe Reo Māori: 10.00am - 12.00pm, Picton LibraryWriters of Picton: 1.30pm, 1st Mon of month, Picton Library Senior Citizens: 1.00pm onwards, Picton RSAScrabble: 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Marina Cove Club RoomBridge: 1.00pm – 4.00pm, PavilionJunior Badminton (New & Young): 3.15pm – 4.15pm, QCC GymJunior Badminton (Intermediate): 4.15pm – 5.15pm, QCC GymJunior Badminton (Rep & Senior): 5.15pm – 6.30pm, QCC GymPippins/Brownies: 4.15pm – 5.45pm, St. Josephs School Girl Guides: 6.00pm – 8.00pm, St. Josephs School Rangers: 6.00pm – 8.00pm, St. Josephs School Yoga with Kim: 5.30 pm, PavilionArapawa Box�t Class: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, Picton Scout HallMarlborough Sounds Barbershop Chorus: 7.00pm, Spring Creek Hall
WEDNESDAYHIIT Classes: 6.00am – 7.00am, Pavilion Tai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland StSt. Joseph’s Catholic Church: Mass 9.00amPicton Men's Shed: 9.00am – 4.00pm, Men’s ShedYoga with Brenda: 9.15am – 10.30pm, PavilionSocial Tennis: 9.30am - 11.30am, PavilionAnglican (Holy Trinity) Church: Service 10.00am, 38 York StQC Friendship Club: 2nd Weds of month, 10.00am, PavilionPicton Poets: 4th Weds of month, 10.30am, Picton LibraryPicton Bowling Club:12.45pm , 25 Kent StreetMahjong: 1.00pm, Marina Cove Club RoomCribbage: 1.00pm, Picton LibrarySit & Be Fit: 1.30pm - 3.00pm, Port Marlborough PavilionAfter School Fun: 3.30pm - 4.15pm, Picton LibraryFDF Hip Hop (age 8-11yrs): 3.30pm – 4.00pm, PavilionFDF Hip Hop (age 12+yrs): 4.00pm – 4.45pm, PavilionPicton Quilters: 5.00pm, Union Church, 2nd Weds of month
For more information on any of the events listed here visit www.pictonresource.co.nz/community-directory
If you would like to add an event to this listing or make an amendment please contact the Resource Centre on 03 573 7790 or email [email protected]
Thank you to our supportersThank you to the following business and community groups (in no particular order) who have donated to the Picton Resource Centre. We appreciate every single donation no matter how big or small.
If you wish to become a supporter of the Picton Resource Centre please contact Nicci at [email protected] or call 03 573 7790.
Picton Club & RSAWaitohi Rugby Club
Union Parish Church
Picton Garden Club Round ‘A’ Mini Golf
The Crow TavernWaikawa Indoor
Bowling Club
Picton Scottish Country Dancing
Dianna SchulzSummit Real Estate
Vicki WeetmanSummit Real Estate Writers of Picton Picton Badminton
