Marlborough 150th Anniversary

150th Anniversary Community Award

As you will be aware we celebrated Marlborough's 150th anniversary on 2 November.

As part of these celebrations we are calling for nominations for a special 150th anniversary community award. There are to be up to 50 of these to be given out.

Why 50?  It has been 50 years since we last celebrated our anniversary and 50 years until we celebrate the next.

We are calling for nominations for deserving individuals. If you know of someone you would like to nominate, who has made a real difference in the community, please contact Marlborough District Council for a nomination form on 5207400 or email mdc@marlborough.govt.nz.

A pdf version of the nomination form can also be filled in on line or downloaded (see below).

150th Anniversary Nomination Form (78kb)

Please note all nominations must be sent back to Council by 27 November 2009. Every nomination will then be reviewed by a special committee. These awards will then be given out in December at a special awards ceremony.

Schedule of Events

Please note that the dates listed are subject to change.

Printable version of Events (20 kb)

Marlborough 150th Celebration Schedule of Events

November

During November

November is 'Marlborough Pass' month, where different key businesses in the region have put together special offers, specifically for Marlburians, to experience our beautiful region. For example, free admission for Marlburians and half price for your out of town visitors to the Marlborough Museum; a two for one admission on the Montana Pioneer wine tour; two for one admission to the Aviation Heritage Centre.....to name but a few.

Further details of the Marlborough Pass is attached below on pdf (please note that this document is 3.1Mb so is a large document). To obtain a copy of the voucher, please either visit the Council reception on Seymour Street, Blenheim, or call the MDC on 520 7400.

Pass (3.1 Mb)

During November

also; Marlborough Historical Society - Photographic display 'Marlborough and its environs 1910 - 1959' at Marlborough Museum.

14 November

Blenheim Heritage Trail - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - an historic walk starting from the Riverside Park Amphitheatre led by John Orchard - no need to register.

15 November

Marlborough Historical Society presentation at the Marlborough Museum - 'A stitch in time...Costumes and Clothes' by Pam Saunders - 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm approximately - gold coin donation appreciated - no need to register.

Week Commencing 16 November

M150th publication - Editor appointment.

22 November

Marlborough Historical Society presentation at the Marlborough Museum - 'Norm Brayshaw, a true pioneer of New Zealand heritage' by Reg Nichol - 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm approximately - gold coin donation appreciated - no need to register.

D'Urville Island Residents' Association community lunch to celebrate Marlborough's 150th anniversary - contact Christine Ashton on 03 5765330 or email astonfamily@actrix.co.nz for more information - registration required.

December

During December

Marlborough Historical Society - photographic display 'Marlborough and its environs 1910 - 1959' at Marlborough Museum.

11 December

Marlborough 150th community awards function - up to 50 awards given out to nominated recipients - for more details or a nomination form please call Katie Speakman on 021 1135140 or email olivefarm@xtra.co.nz

2010

November 2010

Marlborough 150th publication release - for more details please contact Katie Speakman on 021 1135140 or email olivefarm@xtra.co.nz