Gruelling combat challenge 'bread and butter' for firefighters

Can't view this email, [click here]( [Marlborough Express Banner]( 22 November 2019 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on the most popular Marlborough Express stories you might have missed this week. [Large Article Image]( [Gruelling combat challenge 'bread and butter' for firefighters]( Wearing full gear, firefighters lugged weights, sprinted up stairs, sprayed hoses and dragged dummies in an attempt to win "bragging rights". [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Large Article Image]( [Siren call for foodbank appeal on Marlborough streets]( Foodbank is calling on generous Marlburians to help them fill 700 banana boxes this year for those in need. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Picton Water Taxis helped stranded woman get to dying father on time]( For Carolyn Driscoll, a phone call to Picton Water Taxis made all the difference to the final moments of her father's life. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Marlborough Lodge of Unanimity celebrate 150 years of Freemasonry]( Behind locked doors in Blenheim, men wearing robes follow ancient rituals, surrounded by golden symbols. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Christmas lights competition to get Marlborough in the festive spirit]( The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. The second best way is to cover your house in lights. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Slower speeds on SH6 could hit consumers in the pocket, truckies say]( Motorist groups opposed to the lowering of the speed limit between Blenheim and Nelson say information NZTA has given public is misleading. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Wee Wonders: Farming gets some youthful support]( This week's Wee Wonders are a class from Grovetown School. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Survey shows two-thirds of Blenheim shops open on Sunday]( Blenheim's CBD is "very much open for business" on Sundays, says business leader. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Picton talk examines hard work of James Cook's 'formidable' wife]( A talk on Captain Cook's wife will acknowledge the "heck of a lot of work" that history sometimes ignores. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Event guide: What's on in Marlborough]( Looking for something to do in Marlborough this week? [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( Stuff daily quiz Have you taken part in today's quiz? [See what it takes to reach the top of the leader board.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Google Plus]( [Unsubscribe]( [Newsletter Settings]( [Privacy Policy]( [Advertise]( [Feedback](