PICTON HAPPENINGS www.pictonresource.co.nz 5th February 2020 09 Picton Golf Club Open Day, 11.00 am Sun 9th Feb Join Picton Golf Club for their 2020 opening day. All sections of the Club welcome. Mid- week, Summer, Nine hole and Full members. Visitors also welcome. Competition is Mixed Canadian Foursomes and Men’s Canadian Foursomes. $5 each, includes Nearest to Pin. Bring a plate please. 11.00 am tee off. Let’s make it a great start to 2020. Picton Golf Club, Koromiko. 10.00am - 1.00pm (weekdays) Mariners Mall, Picton 03 573 7790 [email protected]www.pictonresource.co.nz www.facebook.com/ Picton-Resource-Centre 14 Alistair Brown in Concert, 7.30 pm Fri 14th Feb Picton Little Theatre presents Alistair Brown in Concert. Alistair Brown has been singing the old songs, and new songs written by people who like the old songs, since he was fifteen. Audiences across North America, Australia, New Zealand and the UK have responded enthusiastically to his performances, big ballads, comic ditties, songs of struggles against temptation, and songs of unashamed sentimentality, to outrageously funny stories. All this accompanied by anglo concertina and button accordion. Tickets $20 from Take Note Picton or Alyssums Blenheim. 16 Picton Football Club Muster/AGM, 10.00 am Sun 16th Feb Sign up for football this year at the Picton Football Club Muster Day at Port Marlborough Pavilion. Muster at 10.00 am, AGM at 11.00 am. For more information email [email protected]. 21 Optimist Challenge 2020 and Starling Championship, Fri 21st to Sun 23rd Feb Queen Charlotte Yacht Club will host the Interislander Optimist Challenge and the Port Marlborough Starling Championships on the waters of Queen Charlotte Sound beyond Mabel Island subject to weather conditions. For more info visit www.qcyc.org.nz. 22 Picton Summer Concert, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Sat 22nd Feb Summer time fun for the whole family, complete with live music, food stalls and refreshments and plenty to keep the kids entertained! Pack a picnic blanket and settle in for a summer afternoon at the foreshore. 01 Waitohi JAB Muster, 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Sun 1st March Join Waitohi JAB Junior rugby at their muster day at Port Marlborough Pavilion. Waitohi JAB caters for all boys and girls wanting to play rugby. Grades are from Under 6 to Under 16. To register simply turn up on Muster Day and meet your coach, team mates and join the fun. Free sausage sizzle, bouncy castle, drills and ripper rugby game. 2019 subs: $35 one child, $60 two children (same family), plus $10 each addition child (same family). Orders will be taken for both shorts and socks, $20 per kit. For more information contact Jason Hebberd on 021 201 2261 or email the Club at waitohi.jab@ gmail.com.
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PICTON HAPPENINGSwww.pictonresource.co.nz 5th February 2020
09 Picton Golf Club Open Day, 11.00 am Sun 9th Feb
Join Picton Golf Club for their 2020 opening day. All sections of the Club welcome. Mid- week, Summer, Nine hole and Full members. Visitors also welcome. Competition is Mixed Canadian Foursomes and Men’s Canadian Foursomes. $5 each, includes Nearest to Pin. Bring a plate please. 11.00 am tee off. Let’s make it a great start to 2020. Picton Golf Club, Koromiko.
14 Alistair Brown in Concert, 7.30 pm Fri 14th Feb
Picton Little Theatre presents Alistair Brown in Concert. Alistair Brown has been singing the old songs, and new songs written by people who like the old songs, since he was fifteen. Audiences across North America, Australia, New Zealand and the UK have responded enthusiastically to his performances, big ballads, comic ditties, songs of struggles against temptation, and songs of unashamed sentimentality, to outrageously funny stories. All this accompanied by anglo concertina and button accordion. Tickets $20 from Take Note Picton or Alyssums Blenheim.
16 Picton Football Club Muster/AGM, 10.00 am Sun 16th Feb
Sign up for football this year at the Picton Football Club Muster Day at Port Marlborough Pavilion. Muster at 10.00 am, AGM at 11.00 am. For more information email [email protected].
21Optimist Challenge 2020 and Starling Championship, Fri 21st to Sun 23rd Feb
Queen Charlotte Yacht Club will host the Interislander Optimist Challenge and the Port Marlborough Starling Championships on the waters of Queen Charlotte Sound beyond Mabel Island subject to weather conditions. For more info visit www.qcyc.org.nz.
22 Picton Summer Concert, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Sat 22nd Feb
Summer time fun for the whole family, complete with live music, food stalls and refreshments and plenty to keep the kids entertained! Pack a picnic blanket and settle in for a summer afternoon at the foreshore.
01Waitohi JAB Muster, 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Sun 1st March
Join Waitohi JAB Junior rugby at their muster day at Port Marlborough Pavilion. Waitohi JAB caters for all boys and girls wanting to play rugby. Grades are from Under 6 to Under 16. To register simply turn up on Muster Day and meet your coach, team mates and join the fun. Free sausage sizzle, bouncy castle, drills and ripper rugby game. 2019 subs: $35 one child, $60 two children (same family), plus $10 each addition child (same family). Orders will be taken for both shorts and socks, $20 per kit. For more information contact Jason Hebberd on 021 201 2261 or email the Club at [email protected].
Queen Charlotte Yacht ClubAnother step closerThe last weekend in January was reason for both celebration and reliving happy memories. It was the last Saturday racing with the briefing held in the old boatshed.
Racing was outside with a stiff 15 to 20 knots northerly breeze. Beautiful conditions made for great racing except staying dry was not an option. The fleet of Optimists, Topaz, Open Skiffs, Splash, 420, Laser, Paper Tiger, Finn and a Nacra sailed 3 races before returning to Shelly Beach. After racing boats were moved into the new boatshed, which is part of the new club, still under construction.
On Sunday QCYC volunteers turned up to dismantle the old boatshed. It will be a while longer before the New QCYC water sport facility is fully operational, but it will be worth it and it will enhance all the great things already happening in Picton.
It has been a busy month for QCYC sailors. Several have attended regatta’s and National events all over the country. With a few more to come. From February 1 to 5 QCYC will host the Zephyr Nationals. A few weeks after that around 175 sailors will descend on Picton to take part in the 2020 Interislander Optimist and Port Marlborough Starling Champs at QCYC. QCYC sailors will also attend several regattas in March and April.
Thank you all for your continuous support and see you soon at Shelley Beach.
Cruise Ship Arrivals 2020Date Times Ship Pax Berth05 Feb 06:00 – 17:00 Silver Muse 596 Waitohi West05 Feb 07:30 – 12:30 Caledonian Sky 93 Ship Cove 08 Feb 06:00 – 18:00 Norwegian Jewel 2,350 Waimahara09 Feb 08:00 – 23:00 Noordam 1,916 Waimahara12 Feb 06:00 – 18:00 Pacific Princess 826 Waitohi West13 Feb 05:00 – 16:00 Azamara Journey 660 Waitohi West21 Feb 09:30 – 23:59 Le Laperouse 184 Waitohi West24 Feb 05:00 – 17:00 Crystal Serenity 1,070 Waimahara
Department of Conservation and Envirohub Marlborough are proud to bring you:
Wednesday 4th March 6.30 - 9.30 pm
Endeavour Pavilion, Picton
Drinks available for purchase and nibbles provided.FREE (Gold coin koha to Envirohub appreciated)
http://bluethefilm.org
“Blue is a cinematic song for our oceans; beautiful, intimate and grand. Fearlessly truth-telling, yet passionately hopeful. See this
film and you will want to rise up with the waves.” - GREENPEACE AUSTRALIA
Picton LibraryBy Helen Devlin
After a busy summer holiday season the library is almost back to normal. I hope you are enjoying this lovely summer heat. The Library is an especially cool place to visit at this time of year.
The Children’s Summer Reading programme finished last week. This programme is always a popular way to encourage reading for children through the long school holiday break. It is also great fun for younger readers and librarians alike. Around 40 local children completed the reading programme this year, and through the summer we have had 270 attend our various children’s programmes.
Most of our regular Library programming has recommenced: Housebound Service has regular deliveries to registered users every 3 weeksBook Chat 2nd Wednesday of the month 10.30am looks at our new booksAfter School Fun Wednesdays 3.30pm from February 12Under 5’s Story and Craft alternate Fridays 10.30am starts 14 February Tasty Times restarts second term – (considerable interest in this already) Many of the local groups that meet regularly at the Library have also recommenced. Look for details on our Community Noticeboard.
Change to Library and Service Centre hoursStarting Wednesday 12 February the Library and Service Centre will be opening an hour later each Wednesday. This is to allow time for us to have regular meetings and staff training.Our hours will now be:Monday, Tuesday 8.00am - 5.00pmWednesday 9.00am - 5.00pmThursday, Friday 8.00am - 5.00pmSaturday 10.00am - 4.00pmSunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Waitangi DayThe Library and Service Centre will be closed Thursday 6 February for Waitangi Day.
See you soon at the coolest place in town!
Picton Library and Council Service Centre2 Dublin Street, PictonTel: 03 520 7493Fax: 03 578 2783Email: [email protected]
Social Tennis at Port Marlborough Pavilion has moved to a Wednesday
night so come down after work and have a hit around
at 6pm.
Social Tennis
Rackets and balls provided.
www.marlborough.govt.nz
Wheelie bins on the moveThe red and yellow litter bins located in Blenheim and Picton will soon be moved to some of Marlborough’s rural towns.
Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says the wheelie bins have been trialled in Blenheim and Picton for the past 18 months as part of the national ‘Litter Less Recycle More’ project.
“With only six months left until the trial concludes, we want to find out whether there is a need for the bins in some of our smaller towns,” Alec said.
The wheelie bins will be on the move from Monday 3 February. Servicing of the remaining litter bins for Picton and Blenheim will be adjusted to take account of the reduction in bins.
When the trial concludes in June, Council will review how effective the system has been and whether it should be continued.
Had a crash or near miss? Tell us about itHave you had a near miss when you’re out cycling or walking? If you have, Council wants to know about it.
In an effort to improve road safety, our road safety team is urging cyclists and pedestrians to report crashes or near misses.
Regular cycle commuter Luke Davies cycles to and from town for work every day to save money, keep fit and reduce his impact on the environment.
While most motorists appear to be aware of cyclists and share the road according to the road code, Luke has had several “scary” close shaves and one crash in which he was “lucky” to escape with only cuts and bruising and minor damage to his bike.
Council Road Safety Coordinator Robyn Blackburn says all near misses have the potential to be fatal.
“We want more people using active transport to get to school and work, but they need to feel safe doing so.
“To ensure we have all of the information we are urging people to report any issues to Council so we can build a solid case when advocating to improve any conflict points at intersections, or simply getting across the road.“
Tell us about your near misses at: https://bit.ly/mdcnearmissform or go to our website www.marlborough.govt.nz and search for ‘Near Miss.’
Picton Courses An series of PET HEALTH WORKSHOPS
presented by Dr Christine Mackenzie
Life with a New Pet Workshop6.00pm - 9.00pm Tues 25th FebruaryCost: $20.00 to $25.00Do you know the 10 essential needs of a New Pet?Get the basics right to ensure you enjoy a safe and healthy new pet.- Choosing the right pet for your lifestyle and budget.- Understand the law and obligations of pet ownership- Essential maintenance and pet safety- Useful tips to help yourself and the vet save time and money
Pet Health Workshop - Look to Learn6.00pm - 9.00pm Tues 17th MarchCost: $25.00 to $30.00What you will learn:- Learn how to examine your own pet in detail and find ailments sooner- Know what’s ‘normal’ for your own pet so you can recognise when it’s ‘abnormal’.- Know when it is a real emergency- Save lives with basic first aid- 5 things your veterinarian wishes pet parents knew.
Pet Health - Prevent and Save6.00pm - 9.00pm Tues 24th MarchCost: $30.00What you will learn:- Learn the hidden dangers at home and away- Learn of common preventable and non-preventable illnesses- Useful tips to help yourself and the vet save time and moneyThis workshop provides you with foresight to avoid situations that may hurt or accidentally kill your pet. Get yourself prepared for pet injuries, illnesses requiring a stay in hospital, vet bills and ultimately how to save time and worry.
Venue: Picton Fire Station, High St, Picton
For more information visit www.pethealthawareness.co.nz.
Seats are limited so act now and secure your place by emailing
ST AIDcourse at Picton Fire Station on 21st February, Starts 8.30am1
Picton Volunteers
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 controlling predators from the Picton/Waikawa area. They are looking for support from all the community, with a trap in every fifth section in town and similar spacings in the bush. Telephone Siobain on 021 285 1858 or email [email protected]
www.pictondawnchorus.nz
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]
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
Picton Rail and Sail
Picton Rail and Sail operate
model trains and yachts on the
Picton oreshore. This family
facility and Picton treasure can
only work with the help of volun-
teers who work on a roster
system of three hour shifts. If you
think you can help please call
Graham Low on 03 573 6356.
Volunteer Firefighter
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.fireandemergency.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 flyers (advertising Volunteer Marlborough) to mail boxes around Marlborough (primarily Blenheim and Picton). Choose your town and suburb. Timing is flexible. All ages are welcome to apply for this role. Contact Hannah on 03-577-9388 or
[email protected]://marl.volunteermatch.org.nz/Community Patrol PictonVolunteers needed to set up a Picton Community Patrol. A few hours once a month. Days to be decided but some day patrols would be required during school holidays and the cruise ship season. These would also be walking patrols. Email [email protected].
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-ough.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 WEEKLY EVENTSTHURSDAYTai Chi: 8.00am, Jade Lodge, 37-41 Auckland StPicton Playcentre: 9.30am - Noon, 5 Waitohi PlaceMainly Music: 9.30am – 10.45am, Picton Anglican Church Table Tennis Club: 10.00am – 12.00pm, PavilionMens18 Holes: 11.00am - 3.00pm, Picton Golf ClubSteady As You Go: 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Marina Cove Club RoomPicton/Waikawa Civil Defence: 5.30pm, Fire Station, 3rd ThursYurt Yoga at Mount Pleasant: 6.00pm – 7.30pm, Yoga YurtArapawa Boxing: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, Picton Scout HallSounds Orchestral Ukelele Players (S.O.U.P.): 6.30pm, Marina Cove Club RoomBridge Club: 7.30pm - 10.00pm, PavilionBingo: 7.00pm, Waikawa Boating Club
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 ShedMixed 18 Holes: 11.30am - 3.00pm, Picton Golf ClubPicton 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 RoomPippins/Brownies: 4.15pm – 5.45pm, St. Josephs School Yoga (Beginners): 6.00 pm, PavilionGirl Guides: 6.00pm – 8.00pm, St. Josephs School Rangers: 6.00pm – 8.00pm, St. Josephs School Arapawa Boxfit Class: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, Picton Scout HallTaekwon-do: 6.30pm – 8.00pm, QCC GymMarlborough Sounds Barbershop Chorus: 7.00pm, Spring Creek
WEDNESDAYHIIT Classes: 6.45am, 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 (Intermediate): 9.30 am, PavilionMixed 9 Holes: 9.30am - 12.00pm, Picton Golf ClubAnglican (Holy Trinity) Church: Service 10.00am, 38 York StQC Friendship Club: 2nd Weds, 10.00am, Waikawa Boating ClubPicton 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 LibraryAfter School Fun: 3.30pm - 4.15pm, Picton LibraryPicton Quilters: 5.00pm, Union Church, 2nd Weds of monthWaikawa Ratepayers & Residents Assoc: 5.30pm, Waikawa Boating Club, 2nd Weds Social Tennis: 6.00pm, PavilionPilates: 5.30pm-6.30pm, PavilionArapawa Boxing: 5.30pm – 6.15pm, Picton Scout HallPicton Lions (Tea): 6.30pm, The Barn, 1st Weds Picton Lions (Committee): 6.30pm, Pavilion, 3rd Weds Arapawa Boxfit Class: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, Picton Scout Hall A Cappella Belles: 7.00pm, Holy Trinity ChurchScottish Country Dancing: 7.30pm, Picton Little TheatreSounds Accordionaires: 7.30pm – 8.30pm, 62 Moana View
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
