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Oct 10, 2019

Family of boy found dead in Havelock Marina takes flowers to wharf - Stuff.co.nz

The child's body was recovered from the water near Pier G by a police dive squad about 3pm on Tuesday. Senior sergeant Peter Payne, of Blenheim, said on Wednesday they were "still piecing together what happened".ALICE ANGELONI/STUFFHavelock Marina, on Wednesday, as police continue to investigate the death of a 6-year-old boy. "There's no witnesses ... we're still investigating. All we know is that he's been recovered from the water," Payne said. READ MORE: Young boy found dead in Marlborough port town "How he came to be there, we're still investigating that." A post mortem would take place on Wednesday, he said. The boy was reported missing about 6.30am, with the dive squad arriving about 1.45pm. Havelock resident John Mills said on Wednesday he was approached by the boy's father on Tuesday morning while he was walking his dogs. "He asked me if I'd seen him anywhere and to keep a look out," Mills said. "It's just a shock. This is only a little town. "I guess it's a shock anywhere in the world, for things like that to happen, but in your own backyard, it's hard to take it in," he said. Another man, who was approached by the boy's mother before his body was found on Tuesday, said the woman was walking down each jetty looking for him. "Poor soul." Port Marlborough chief executive Rhys Welbourn...

Jul 5, 2019

Blenheim Palace Flower Show returns today - The Oxford Times

HORTICULTURAL delights await visitors to Blenheim Palace this weekend as its annual flower show returns. The Blenheim Palace Flower Show, opened by TV presenter George Clarke today, features more than 300 exhibitors located around a 20,000 square foot Grand Floral Pavilion, which is situated on the South Lawn of the palace. It will feature more than 30 floral displays and a large selection of flowers and plants from the UK’s finest plantsmen. Visitors can enjoy garden talks with experts and enthusiasts, fabulous food and drink as well as an outdoor plant village. Visitors can also pick the brains of the gardening experts in a series of gardening talks throughout the weekend. From relaxed Q&As with George and award-winning floral designer Mig Kimpton, to learning about plants and nature for wellbeing with Ellen Mary and how to grow your own veg with Geoff Hodge. There will be a floral art competition showcasing the talent of creative floral designers, classes and live entertainment including music from Brita...

Dec 8, 2016

Never mind the tinsel

GETTY Discover Xmas trees that sing and jet fountains that dance in time to the music at Blenheim PalaceTen winter days out to enjoy this December 1. Discover Christmas trees that sing and jet fountains that dance in time to the music at Oxfordshire's Blenheim Palace. Discover the wonderful winter wonderland trail, illuminated through the winding paths of the parkland. The magical Christmas trail, which runs takes in the scented Fire Garden, the lake aglow with brightly-lit boats and a romantic cascading waterfall. Booking in advance advised. Most dates available up to January. Related articles Is it safe to travel to Cologne? You could holiday to the MOON within a decade 2. Be amazed by the stunning, 60 ft flower garland hung inside this tudor house in Cotehele, Cornwall. Up to 35,000 flowers grown here are used every year to create this amazing Christmas garland. If you like decorating your house with paper chains, you'll be stunned by this floral version, on display until 31 December (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day). It's a tradition that started here 60 yea... (10 days out guaranteed to make you feel Christmassy - Express.co.uk)

Nov 24, 2016

Farm Fresh To You offers holiday gifts from local farms

The Capay Organic farm basket features Blenheim apricot jam, aprium jam, salsa, fig preserves, heirloom tomato chips and a spicy tomato juice. The holiday basket collection features specialty oatmeal, Laura Ann’s jam, Old Dog Ranch candied walnuts, Pachamama coffee and Z Specialty honey. To donate produce boxes, visit www.farmfreshtoyou.com/donate. To give the Farm Fresh To You service as a gift to a friend or family member, visit www.farmfreshtoyou.com/gift-cards. To purchase gift items, sign up with no long-term commitment at www.farmfreshtoyou.com. Founded in 1992, Farm Fresh To You delivers produce to major metropolitan areas in California — the San Francisco Bay Area, the greater Sacramento region, greater Los Angeles, and Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties. Farming since 1976, this second-generation family business pioneered the organic food movement and is owned by brothers Noah Barnes and Thaddeus and Freeman Barsotti. The company is connecting communities and sustainable farms through a transparent food system that enables consumers to know their farmer and where their food is grown. (Davis Enterprise)

Apr 22, 2016

Florist does random acts of kindness every week for two years in New Plymouth

READ MORE:* Newlyweds ask wedding guests to donate random act of kindness instead of gift* Stranger's random act of kindness at Blenheim supermarket in Marlborough* Taranaki cancer victim Gabby Devine's death sparks kindness splurge "On it is a little card that says 'If you have found our flowers, please enjoy them, or pass them on to someone who you think is more deserving'." ANDY JACKSON/Fairfax NZ A bunch of flowers can often make someone's day. The florist said the random acts of kindness reminded her of her mother, Maraea.  "I feel in this world we don't give enough. When I was a child we lived out the back of the wops and there were five or six houses down the road and often mum would make some soup or some pie or something.  "And she would say, 'go and take it down to Mr and Mrs so-in-so, because Mrs so-in-so is in hospital and Mr so-in-so is looking after the children by himself. So we would take the food down.  "There was an ability to just give freely, which is what my mother did, often, and what she still does. That's what I think of when I think of the random...It's the ability to make someone feel that somebody cares, that somebody is thinking of them and that they mean something in life, that they are appreciated." Even when Wharehoka had been away from Taranaki, she still continued her Thursday flower drop. She had left flowers around New Zealand, and even in Canada.  "We keep watching them. One time we left some on a digger, on the main road, and they were still there the next week, because no one found them.  "Another time, I took my son with me and we left it in a cafe and as we were leaving the cafe my son [said], 'Mum, this is strange. People think we are stealing, because how many Maori run away from a cafe?'  "You do get nervous when you are doing it." After she had dropped off the flowers Wharehoka took a photo of the bunch and posted it to her shops' Facebook ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Nov 27, 2015

Marlborough flower shop celebrates 75 years

Schroder of Flowertime, Bronwyn Hayes of Flowertime, Jane Robinson of Mayflower and Barb Higgins of Flowertime. A much-loved flower shop in Blenheim will be celebrating 75 years of making people happy with flowers. Mayflower Studio in Queen St has catered to everyone from blushing brides to love-struck teenagers, and owner Jane Robinson says the talent and support from her staff has kept the business alive. "The girls have a staggering 175 years of combined floristry," she says. ASHLEIGH MONK/FAIRFAX NZ The team at Mayflower Studio. "Our florists are constantly upskilling, enabling them to create stunning flowers in line with current trends. From a bright posy for a sick friend to elegant, modern designs for a corporate function, the designers' experience is matched by their passion for arranging beautiful flowers." Jane says her staff have tripled over the last few years, and she is taking three more women under Mayflower's wing after their flower shop closed. "This week Bronwyn Hayes closed the doors on her business Flowertime on Scott Street. The opportunity for Bronwyn, Deanna and Barb to work for me at Mayflower and to continue to do what they love - arranging flowers - made the decision easier." Emma Allen Charlotte Mules hangs decorations ... (Marlborough Express)