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Just one not so good outcome . . . . . unfortunately 2 of the Cancer Society sun umbrellas were removed from the festival site during or following the festival.  These umbrellas are lent out by the Cancer Society to help Nelsonians enjoy outdoor activities like the Sarau Festival without being in the direct sun.  We were … Continued

What a great race? And an adventure for those of you who took a wrong turn – sorry about that . . . our first time too! A special thanks to Ross Prestidge and Brian Beuke who devised this race, and to Rosemary Hyatt and Merleen Earlam who helped with the registrations and of course, … Continued

Thank you to everyone who came along and helped in so many ways to make this a great day for all.  Many of you worked tirelessly before, during and after the festival and that effort was appreciated by so many.  Thank you too for all those who came along to enjoy the day with us … Continued

What a fantastic clear blue day has awoken!!  The Moutere Hills Community Centre is looking great and the Domain is a blaze of colour thanks to the great team of people who turned out yesterday for the community working bee.  Thanks too to all the blackcurrant growers who have made the time at the tail … Continued

One of the Canterbury Blackcurrant Growers put Sarau into wikipedia – this is what he found: A sarau is a cultural, musical or sporting event in which people reunite to express themselves artistically. A sarau may involve poetry, acoustic music and other forms of art such as painting and acting. In Portugal, a sarau is … Continued

Pete, Patrick and Perrin Madsen will become the Gibbs on Sunday as part of the continuous live entertainment at the Sarau Festival, which starts at 4pm. The Madsen Brothers are a unique Bee Gees tribute band in that they are all brothers. They grew up locally and the five brothers can mix and match to … Continued

Hi Everyone In putting this festival together we have tried our best to remember our planet at all times. You’ll be pleased to know that we have asked that all food and drink be served on/in biodegradable plates and cups. Nelson Packaging Supplies Ltd have donated a box of the Kiwigreen clear plastic tumblers for … Continued

Learn how to make the world’s greatest BBQ Salsa in minutes; how to make a Blackcurrant BBQ Beer Sauce to dine for; whip up the ultimate hangover tonic; the creamiest fat-free smoothie ever; and the perfect St Valentine’s Day Dessert! All with the King of the Berries and in 30 minutes – bloke-simple but stunning! … Continued