March 2021 - Wairau Valley
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March 2021
CELL COVERAGE IN WAIRAU VALLEY
The Rural Connectivity Group (RGC), www.thercg.co.nz, has recently put up two mobile towers. They are Wairau
Valley and Wairau Valley west. These towers should have brought cell phone coverage to the town. However, there
seems to be some instances where people still don't have adequate coverage. The limited coverage may be caused
by many different factors. The RGC would like to help us solve this issue. To do that they need some information.
Jo Batt-Rawden will be coordinating the collection of information on behalf of the RCG. The information will be
collated and passed onto the RGC. Information collected will not be used for any other purpose.
Please email jo.batt.rawden@gmail.com the following information:
Customer name
Home address
Provider
Device make
Device model
Mobile number
Can you make voice calls from inside your home, at your address?
Can you make voice calls from outside your home, at your address?
Can you use data from your home address?
Information needs to be emailed through to Jo by the 31st of March 2021.
If you do not have email then you can contact Jo on 03 572 2921 or Lynne on 03 572 2535.
ART WAIRAU VALLEY EXHIBITION
ART Wairau Valley would like to thank everyone who made the recent exhibition a success. 15 local artists plus
local school children took part and submitted over 100 works for display.
Marlborough art expert Toni Gillan came and formally opened the exhibit on Friday 26 February. The exhibition
which took place over three days was well attended by hundreds of locals and visitors.
The winner of the people's choice art award was :
Rebekah Nafe for her work ‘Porthole of Perspective - SS Kennedy’
(the prize - an $80 voucher donated by Seymour Art Supplies).
The winner of the youth encouragement award was Ivy Hale
(the prize - a trophy and $100 kindly donated by the Wairau Valley News).
A special thank you to Cliff Smith for exhibiting some of his extensive art collection
and offering art works for sale with the proceeds being divided between the Wantwood
Community Room and the Marlborough IHC.
Thank you to our sponsors - Creative Communities Fund, Renwick Supervalue,
Imagine Signs, Seymour Art Supplies, REAP Marlborough, Antony Laycock,
Wairau Valley News and the Wairau Valley Hall Board.
We also appreciated Jock the Postie's help in distributing advertising flyers and Nicola from Verve Flowers for
providing gorgeous fresh arrangements.
Last and not least, thank you to all the artists, including the children of Wairau Valley School for making the
event so vibrant, interesting and beautiful. Thanks Kate and Angela (Organisers).
We thank REAP Marlborough for their continued support in the printing of this Newsletter.
Things are progressing on the water upgrade front and Marlborough District
Council are looking at a start date in April. Initial works will be the construction of
a water treatment plant on land adjacent to the Golf Course pump shed. This will
give a guaranteed supply, cleaner and free from contaminants. Initially this will be
for current users but new users on the south side of SH63 will be considered.
Break out the champagne, or Sav at the least, work has started on Church Lane
bridge with completion in late April. This will also incorporate a pedestrian lane for the loop track. Contracts
have been let for the infamous Loop Trak and full work is due to be started next month.
Watch for more information on a Civil Defence training day, probably after harvest, this is your community and
help is much appreciated.
Mike Nesbit - Chair WVRRA
Celebrating Children’s Day with Teddy Bears!
‘Ted’s Big Day Out’ is a teddy bear themed public picnic and programme of fun activities to
celebrate Children’s Day in Marlborough.
Children and their families (and their teddy bears) are invited to the free event, organised by
Barnardos, on 21st March from 12 to 4 pm at Pollard Park, Blenheim. Highlights of the day include a giant
water slide, fun games and activities with a teddy bear theme, balloon animals, colouring in plus some live
music from the Marlborough District Brass Junior Band and other local musicians. Everyone is welcome and
reminded to BYO picnics, blankets, togs and towels. Barnardos is coordinating the event and will be joined by
other community groups keen to celebrate Marlborough tamariki and their whānau.
Children’s Day is an opportunity for families, and communities to celebrate and nurture the children of New
Zealand. The day is as much a celebration of children as an opportunity to engage all of New Zealand to think
about their responsibility to support the lives of tamariki in their communities.
You don’t have to be a parent or child to be part of ‘Ted’s Day Out’ and Children’s Day celebrations – it’s a open
to all. Everyone can help children thrive.
Obviously should the Covid level change again for the worse, this date will be reconsidered. As the weather is
getting cooler, we might substitute the water slide for a dry one – but will decide closer to the time. Fingers
crossed it will be able to go ahead on 21 March.
REAP CORNER
2021 www.reapmarlborough.co.nz
Telephone: 03 578 7848 to book
Photograph
Wairau Valley
Calling for all January and February photos!
Our second Photograph Wairau Valley is well underway and
we need your photos!
Do you have some good photos of life here in the valley?
The Wairau Valley
(from the Waihopai bridge to the Wash bridge)
We'd love you to send them to us for our Exhibition in 2022!
We will also be printing a book to capture time for future
generations.
Please email us your best photos in large format - Call the WV outpost facilitators:
photographwv21@gmail.com Kate - 572 2818, Angela - 572 2888 or Lynne - 572 2535
By sending us your photos you agree to us using them for the For more information on courses available through REAP
exhibition, book and promotional purposes including social media. check out their webpage - www.reapmarlborough.co.nz
PLEASE PHONE TO ENROL 578 7848
Angela, Tracey and Roseanne Fees must be paid for enrolment to be confirmed Westpac 03 0599 0321272 00
Reap House, 19 George Street, Blenheim - Email: admin@reapmarlborough.co.nz
WAIRAU VALLEY COMMUNITY STALL
Everyone is enjoying the array of summer fruits and vegetables we've had on offer at the
food stall. Perhaps you have a favorite recipe to use up the last of the summer harvest. If
you would like to share one, jump onto the WV Community Stall facebook page. Even
better if it's a preserve or relish, so that we can continue to enjoy them in the winter
months!
As well as produce, you can swap seeds, plants and non-perishables too. The stall is there
to take what you need and give what you can, so if you don't have anything to swap there
is an honesty box for donations that go back to the community.
Many thanks, Sarah
4-INGREDIENT TURKISH DELIGHT BISCUITS
INGREDIENTS:
340g bag vanilla cake mix
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 x 55g Turkish delight chocolate bars, chopped
EQUIPMENT 4 large baking trays
METHOD:
Step 1 Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced. Line 4 large baking trays with
baking paper.
Step 2 Place cake mix in a bowl. Make a well. Add egg and oil. Stir well to
combine. Stir in Turkish delight. One by one, roll 2 level teaspoons of mixture
into a ball and place 6cm apart on trays.
Step 3 Bake biscuits, 2 trays at a time, swapping position of trays halfway
through cooking, for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden and tops are just
firm to touch. Stand on trays for 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking paper-lined
wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining 2 trays. Serve.
LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY FEEDBACK:
Tai Chi classes currently held in the WV Hillersden Hall, Tues 4:30pm may move to Wednesday evenings as a
more convenient time, especially for local folks who work in Blenheim. The time slot is open for discussion - any
time from 5pm onwards.
All are welcome, including new beginners. A great way to shift gears at the end of the day, renewing energy and
increasing relaxation.
If sufficient numbers are not reached (a minimum of 5 regulars) WV classes will be adjourned and those working
in town can instead attend a Thursday 5:15pm class at Redwoodtown Hall or Pollard Park on pleasant summer
evenings.
If you want Tai Chi to remain in the Valley, please contact Nancy Sherwood regarding your preferred hour on a
Wednesday - 572 2884 or email lasfronteras@xtra.co.nz
COMMUNITY GROUPS & SERVICES WAIRAU VALLEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY
BLENHEIM WAIRAU RURAL WOMENS BRANCH Wai-natur Naturist Park - Brian or Kay Telephone 572 2681
For more information call Kate 572 2847 2704 State Highway 63. Camping Naturally
MARLBOROUGH WOMENS INSTITUTE Jeymar Soap Shop - Richard or Jenny Telephone 572 2547
Church Lane Wairau Valley. For Body and Bath Care
For more information call Maureen 572 2827
Posties - Jock and Nicola Mobile 021 034 4020
WAIRAU PLAINS GARDEN CLUB Your Local Posties
For more information please call Kate 572 2847
Leighvander Cottage - Telephone 572 2851
WAIRAU VALLEY PEACE MEMORIAL HALL Est 1919
2670 SH 63 Open by Appt or when sign is out. Fabulous Lavender Gifts
Bookings - Lynne Grant 572 2535
Renwick Medical Centre - Dr Buzz Burrell Telephone 572 8838
WANTWOOD COMMUNITY ROOM High Street Renwick. Wednesday morning clinic at Wairau Valley School
A cosy place to meet, the Wantwood Room houses local historical
Sharp Gardening Services Telephone 572 2882
information. Call Angela 572 2888 or Sherridan 572 2886
Rick Nancarrow 2746 SH63 Mobile 020 408 96037
THE VALLEY PEOPLE Suttron Electrical - Geoff Mobile 021 273 4298
(WAIRAU VALLEY RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSN)
Resident in Wairau Valley township. Registered Electrician
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.
Venue: Wairau Valley Fire Station. Call Mike 572 5002 Glen Kai Farms Ltd Mobile 027 241 4504
John Wratt - Contracting, round bales, grass harvesting, balage, hay, ground
WAIRAU VALLEY FIRE BRIGADE work, discing
Serving the Wairau Valley community since 1960. All queries please
contact Richard 572 2547, Jamie 572 2880 or Paul 572 2806. Living Extras - Robert Ball Telephone 572 2928
Dial 111 in the event of an emergency Installation of security and insect screens plus the hire and sale of portable
cabins.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Dean Blacklaws Contracting Ltd Mobile 027 332 7144
Richard is our local JP and is available to help you out. Any questions Experienced in all areas to do with Forestry/Harvesting/Earthworks and Land
please feel free to call him. Richard Peterson 572 2547 Clearance. Honest/Reliable Local Contractor
WAIRAU VALLEY ANGLICAN CHURCH Ezi Mow - Dusty Miller Mobile 021 894 976
Services will be confirmed at a later date or please contact Small Vineyard Mowing, Hedge Trimming, Tree Removal, Water Blasting,
Joe Keighley 572 8850 for more information Gardening, Ride On Mowing, Spraying, General Property Maintenance.
WAIRAU VALLEY SCHOOL
For more information http://www.wairauvalley.school.nz or
call Lisa 572 2715
WAIRAU VALLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION
The Domain is a facility dedicated to the sport and recreational interests
of the Wairau Valley. Please contact Debra Schollum 572 2812
WAIRAU VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Situated at the end of Morse Street, a challenging 9 hole course.
Secretary - Alison Graham 577 6554
WAIRAU VALLEY TAVERN SOCIAL CLUB
Letting you know what's on at the Wairau Valley Tavern and its
social club. Call Vicki or Dave 572 2878 for more info
Woodsplitter for Hire
WAIRAU VALLEY WELFARE CENTRE (Civil Defence)
Contact Russell Robertson 572 2521 Heavy duty vertical woodsplitter/trailer, has ring lifter
WAIRAU VALLEY REAP Team for ease of use. Available for hire $80 per day collection
For more information on courses available through REAP from Wairau Township.
check out their webpage - www.reapmarlborough.co.nz/courses.pdf
Kate 572 2818, Angela 572 2888 or Lynne 572 2535 Phone Murray 021 041 4615 day or evenings.
RENWICK LIONS CLUB
Facebook.com/renwicklions. Email: renwicklions@gmail.com
For more information please call Jae 027 436 4500
TAI CHI
Tuesday’s 4:30pm Wairau Valley Hall Only $5
For more information please call Nancy 572 2884
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