Marlborough Express - Weekend Express
Events
Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival:
Music, Guinness World Recordmussel opening attempt, The Black Seeds, Nadia Limcooking demonstration, Fish filleting, oyster and mussel opening, dress up and strong man competitions. Kidzone. 10am to 6pm.
Field of Horrors:
The OmakaMaze final horror night with the theme Bakersfield Asylum ‘Institute for the Criminally Insane’. R15. 8.30pm to 11pm.
Tactix Visit:
Year 5 to 8, 10.30am to 11.30am. College and seniors 2pm to 3pm.
Fishing Trip:
Local Knowledge Charters take you fishing following a mussel harvester (conditions permitting). Gear provided, bring your own food and drink. $100 phone 0212012156.
Original songs, slide and acoustic blues and more. The Vines Village from 1pm. Free.
Final round of the Marlborough twilight series. Scrutineering 1pm, tuning run 2pm, racing starts 3pm. Free entry.
Steve Mitchell: KartsportMarlborough: Marlborough ArtesanMarket:
9am to 1pm. Wynen St car park.
Meet at the Taylor Dam back car park. All ages welcome no matter your ability. BBQ, tea, coffee, water available. 2pm to 3.30pm.
Harriers: Kaikoura SchoolyardMarket:
9am to 1pm. Stalls $10 (3.5m x 3.5m), no need to book. Marlene 033195759.
Cruisey Church:
St Andrew’s Church and hall from 5pm. Games, crafts, worship and ameal. Johanna 5791164 or the church office 5787119.
Wesley Centre, 1.30pm, Rosie 5783490.
8am to noon, Cleghorn St car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers, handcrafts. Supporting hospice. Alison 5785109.
Orchid Society: Redwood Market: Marlborough Civic Orchestra:
Rehearsals 4pm to 6pm, Cloudy Bay Funeral Service rooms, Boyce St. Linda 0221099242.
10am, meet at The Vines Village. Prospective members welcome.
Ulysses Club: Witherlea School Gala:
A fun day out for the whole family. Great stalls, loads of bargains and delicious treats. 11am to 3pm.
Muller Station Tour:
Join the Marlborough Historic Society to visit the historic sites onMuller Station including the former Langeridge Station. Some walking required. $20 MHS members, $25 non-members, includes a hot drink and snacks. Bookings 5781712.
National FarmersMarket Week:
Marlborough Farmers’Market, A&P Park, 100 prizes to give away, a Seek and Spot quiz for Kids, cooking demonstration, live music, and market stalls.
Johnstone Reunion:
A clan Johnsone lunch at the Redwood Tavern, 12.30pm. Heather 5783115.
Blenheim Country Music Club:
Redwoodtown School Hall, 2pm to 5pm. Guest artists Jemma and Jade Gibson. $5 includes afternoon tea. Kathy 5779659 or Brian 5736556.
Train departs from Brayshaw Park Station 1.15pm and 3pm for Omaka and return. 1.45pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Cash only. brrnz.webs.com
Riverside Railway: Marlborough Association of Modelers:
Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1pm till 4pm, $2.
Steam Engine:
Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1pm to 4pm, $2 per person.
Endurance Trail Rides: Dog Whisperer: Barbershop Singing:
Heidi 021
544 576 marlboroughendctr.wwebly.com.
Meet Mark Vette and his dog Reggie at the Marlborough District Library, 7pm. Mark will share stories of his life working with dogs. Chat with mark about dog-training issues you may be having.
Community Potters’ Club:
7pm to 9pm, clubrooms, 2A Dillon’s Point Rd. Sarah 0211030464.
Spring Creek Hall, 7pm. Brian 5780692 or Johan 5785789. Send details for Saturday Express listings by noon on Tuesday to megan.leov@mex.co.nz Please include the venue, address, event name, date, time and cost.
Stamp Collectors Club:
Clubrooms, Brayshaw Park, 7.30pm. All welcome. Rick 5793475.
For 60+, 11.30am, Renwick Anglican Church Hall, 54 High St. Dot 5788029 or Robyn 5729527.
Soup and Games Day: Linkwater Playcentre:
9.30am to noon. Linkwater Hall, 1353 Queen Charlotte Dr. 0210380751.
Meet at the Picton RSA at 1.30pm for housie, a cuppa and a chance to socialise. Les 5737033.
Picton Senior Citizens: Indoor Bowls:
Clubs of Marlborough, 7pm. Ken 5778190.
Today and Thursday 1pm, Riversdale Community House. Fitness, stretching and yoga movements. $2.
Sit and Be Fit: Picton Girl Guides:
6pm to 8pm, St Joseph’s School. Girls aged 9.5 to 12.5 years. Fun and adventure. Helen 0211700401.
Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers:
9am to 9pm, Brayshaw Park. Philip 5705188.
Blenheim Badminton Club:
Juniors 5.30pm to 6.30pm (Terms 2 and 3). Seniors 7pm to 9pm (March to October). St Mary’s Hall, Cnr Hodson and Francis St. Mike 5791954 or sporty.co.nz/ blenheimbadminton.
12.45pm, BBC Hall 65a Weld St, Doug 5779061 or Gillian 5783140.
Rummy O Club: Barbershop Chorus:
Rehearsals 7pm, Spring Creek Hall, Jim 5786927.