Thank You

On behalf of the school and the PTA we would like to thank everyone who came along to our fair yesterday. We hope you all enjoyed the day. A big thanks as well to all the volunteers who manned our stalls, and helped us put up and take down all the equipment.

To all the individuals and businesses who made donations and contributed to the success of the fair we also send our thanks.

Finally a mention to Glen Kirkby, Dick Nardella and Chris Duckworth who got the crowd going with the chocolate wheel and live auction.

If you want to send us any feedback on the fair then please feel free to drop us a comment via the email address tuamarinafair@gmail.com

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Our Business Donations

The Marlborough business community never fails to support our schools. Each year they are visited by the school community looking for donations. Without them many of our fundraising activities would not be possible.

Below are a list of businesses and individuals that have helped us with donations so far this year:

Sponsor for 2010
$2 Shop
Advanced Electrical
Ager Sectus Winery
Allan Scott Wines
Alison Hills
Aotearoa Seafoods
Arthur Devine
Aynsley Raemaki
Beyond the Fringe Picton
Bianca Zuchetto
Binn Inn
Blenheim Physio
Bouldevines
Briscoes
Bruce Webb
Cherubs
Cheryl Wadworth
Clos Henri
Cloudy Bay
Clubs Marlborough
Countdown Blenheim
Countdown Springlands
CPR
Creek Pottery Picton
CRT
Cycle World
DA Takeaways Picton
Dashwood
Deb Hennessy
Dirty Harry's Surf Picton
Dive Picton
Dog Point Wine
Dolce
Domaine George Michel
Dutch Rusk
EAG & SJ Wratt
Ecoworld
Endeavour Express
Evolve Picton
Fairweathers
Flaming Firewood
Flowertime on Scott Street
Fonterra
Francis Dalton
Gibson
Giesens
Glacier Chilled Food
Grove Mill
Hammer Hardware
Harwood Hall Wine
Highfield
Hirepool Blenheim
Huia
Hunting and Fishing
Interislander
ITM Picton
Johneshof
Karaka Wood Gallery
Kwaafyoor
Lattitude 41
Lawsons Dry Hills
Le Café Picton
Lyndfords
Mahi
Makana
Marisco
Marl Sounds Adventure
Marlborough Vinters
Mastercard
Matua
McDonalds
Mel and Craig Forman
MFD
Michael Hill
Miseltoe Bay
Mitchell Sports
Moa
Morton Estate
Mount Riley
Natural Beaute Picton
Nautilus
Neil Harris
No. 1 Family Estate
Ocean Beauty
Oddies Marine Equipment
Paperplus
Perry's Books
Petrolheads Barbers
Philip Gibson Jeweller
Picton Health Pharmacy
Picton Provedoring
Picton Sports & Outdoor
Potatopak NZ Ltd
Prenzel
Pukeko's Gift and Homeware
Purple Patch Lavendar
Rarangi Golf Course
Raupo
Redwood Town Lotto
Rumba Cafe
Rural Fire
See Breeze Café Picton
Seresin
Sounds Reflection Limited
Spokesman Avanti
Spotlight on NZ
Spring Creek Dairy
Springbrook
SpringCreek Supermarket
Spy Valley
St Clair
Stirling Sports
Subway Grove Rd & Stadium
Sugar Loaf
The Choice Gallery
The Dog Box
The Plastic Box
Tiger Eye Beads
Tip Top
Top Town
Traditional Country Preserves
Trust Power
UFS Pharmacy
Unichem Pharmacy
United Video Picton
Villa Maria
Vogue Hairdresser
Wairau Pharmacy
Wairau River
Warehouse Stationery
Whitakers Chocolate
Whitcoulls
Wither Hills

A huge thanks to all the above.

We are still out talking to businesses so the list will grow before we finally reach the day of the fair.

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Toys and Books

Next week's donation is Toys and Books. So good luck with trying to thin down those cupboards.

We will also continue taking bottles because of the short week at school. The bottle can be anything from foodstuffs, toiletries or wine.

We are doing fantastic with all your support and donations.

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Grocery Week

We are now taking grocery donations from Monday 11 October until Friday 22 October. Each class has a small collection box for any item sent in.

Keep sending your white elephant stuff as well. The storage container is here, thanks to Barry Anderson and his contacts at YS Containers, so lets fill it with all your unwanted items.

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New World Raffle Sales

We will be selling main raffle tickets in the foyer of Blenheim New World over Labour weekend, 21, 22 and 23 October 2010. This will be a good opportunity to promote the fair and raise some money in advance.

The prizes are

Inter Islander Family + Car Travel Voucher
Clubs Marlborough Gym Membership
Load of Wood (6 cu m)

Come along and support us.

55 days to go

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All Blacks Donation from Mastercard

A big thanks to the people at MasterCard. The All Blacks roadshow is over for the season but we have managed to get some memorabilia donated. It should arrive at school during the holidays and will be used in our auctions and raffles.

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The Plant Stall Expands

This year the Plant Stall will be run by Steve Butler with lots of examples from his nursery, including Christmas Lilly bulbs. Don't miss this great opportunity to add to your garden and support the school.

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Don't Throw Out Your Jars

If you have any jars that would be suitable for preserves, lollies or layered ingredients then please drop them into school.

Thanks

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Business Donations

The PTA have now started approaching businesses in Blenheim and Picton for donations for the fair. If you have any spare time and are able to help please contact the school, and let us know when you are available.

A master list of the donations to date is held at school.

Alternatively if you are a business and wish to support us in anyway then just contact the school.

62 days to go

Regards

The PTA

The Pet Zoo Expands

Robyn will be running the pet zoo again this year.

In addition she will also have an Alpaca for sale along with fertilised chicken eggs, chicks, cushions and other goods.

So be sure to visit Robyn out on the School playing field at stall number 16.

73 days to go

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First Newsletter

Look out for the fair newsletter that will be landing in your mailbox shortly. For those who receive it by email why not forward it on to friends and family to spread the word.

We are hoping to part fund some new adventure playground equipment with the proceeds from this year's event. This will be designed for the Junior School and help to build confidence, strength and agility whilst having lots of fun.

New for this year...

Michelle Bassett is running a Quilt stall at this year's event, featuring an array of homemade items for you to purchase.

The sign painting is still waiting to get going due to the weather so if you have any spare time in September you'll find the gang in the pool area on dry days, brush in hand.

If anyone has any surplus paint then just drop it off at school.

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Sign Painting

We will be painting signs for the fair during August so if you have any spare time then just come down to school and join in. The painting will take place in the pool area on dry days and involves changing last years road signs to this years date as well as painting new signs for the stalls and parking.

See you there.

Regards

THE PTA

98 days to go

We've Started

The Fair sub-committee has now been formed. This years members are:

Neil Harris, Sharlene Verry, Alec McNeil and Michelle Bassett

They will be meeting on Thursdays in School to organise for the event. We will keep you posted with their progress and any help they require.

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Date Confirmed - Can You Help?

This years fair will be held on Saturday 20th November between 10am and 2pm. The PTA will start planning for the event from July onwards.

Below are a few areas where we will need some help:

1. Building of wooden advent calendar
2. Painting of signs for each stall/event
3. Approaching businesses for support/sponsorship

If you feel you could assist with any of the above then contact the PTA via the school on 03 570 5621 or via email at tuamarinafair@gmail.com.

Regards

The PTA

252 days to go