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Community
For a region with a relatively small population, Marlborough has a remarkably vibrant community. There are churches and religious organisations, service clubs such as Rotary and Lions, operatic and dramatic societies as well as numerous thriving sports, recreation and social clubs for all age groups.
Even small townships in the region have public parks, often a community library and museum, and swimming pools in Picton and Seddon. Blenheim is particularly well endowed, with a museum, parks, gardens and art galleries among other facilities. The Marlborough Centre is a first class venue for a variety of cultural events, including local and visiting theatrical productions, ballet and orchestras.
The people of Marlborough have always been keen on sport, encouraged by the warm, sunny climate and varied terrain of the province. There are numerous sports clubs and a whole range of opportunities for outdoor activities, from walking through the bush of the Marlborough Sounds, to climbing Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku, playing rugby, cricket and soccer, or swimming in one of the rivers.
Sport Marlborough organises community programmes for all ages, tastes and levels of fitness, including elderly, disabled and young people. The holiday programme for school children is one of the most popular, encouraging skills and enjoyment of team play at a young age. Many older people join one of the activities organised specifically for them each week, such as local walks or aquacise.
The Marlborough District Council provides and maintains 78 kilometres of walkways, sports grounds and numerous reserves as well as giving financial assistance to a number of groups who support community sports and recreation programmes.
Blenheim’s Anchor Stadium 2000 Indoor Sports and Events centre opened in mid-2000, incorporating the existing indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as a range of recreational, fitness and entertainment services.
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