October 2010

FEATURES

COVER STORY

Diamonds are Forever
As Klustre, Nelson’s jewellery collective, celebrate their 10th anniversary, we discover that our regions contemporary jewellery scene is on sparkling form
By Marion Gilbertson. Photography by Daniel Rose

Cardiac Commanders
Two unique surgeons at Nelson Hospital have built a cardiac unit with world-class capabilities. We look at the team, their patients and a heart surgery operation.
Story and photography by Tim Cuff

The Interview: Sophie Kelly
If you’ve ever experienced butterflies at the thought of hosting a party (What if no one comes? Have I got enough sausage rolls? Will the new carpet be ruined?), then spare a thought for Nelson Arts Festival producer Sophie Kelly.
By Sarah Ryder. Photography by Daniel Rose

Saddle Up
Horses don’t occupy the vital agricultural and social position they once held, but for five local horse folk this very expensive habit left them once bitten, forever smitten.
By Anthea Whitlock. Photography by Tim Cuff

Cool Bowling
Lawn bowls may have a reputation for stuffed white-shirted old duffers, but as locals win international glory and the number of recreational bowlers soars, is bowling becoming cool?
By Craig Sisterson. Photography by Ian Trafford

CONTENTS

INTERVIEWS
CREATIVE ONES
James Robinson, a painter with a nice line in social commentary. By Leonie Hall
GREAT OUTDOORS
Sprint to the Commonwealth Games with Takaka cyclist Jack Bauer. By Craig Sisterson
A LIFE LESS ORDINARY
After fostering 20 children Teresa Flowers knows how to raise kids. By Drake Chamberlain-Marks

COLUMNS
EDITORIAL
Politicking. By Jack Martin
WILD FERMENT
Crate recycling expectations. By Bev Doole
FREE RANGE
Musings from the Super City. By Ro Cambridge

FOOD & DRINK
DINEOUT
Waterfront Cafe Bar & Restaurant, Nelson. By Monica Mead
WINE
Are organic/biodynamics the future of wine? By Kirsten Rødsgaard-Mathiesen
FOOD
Why you should home kill your meat! By Nicola Galloway

FASHION & HEALTH
FASHION SHOOT
Rock a Frock. Photography by Daniel Rose, styling by Lainee Hermsen
STYLE FILE
The rise of the Cougar. By Loren Aberhart
BODY & SOUL
Walking Wonderland. By Sarah Ryder

REVIEWS
TRAVEL
Letter from the French Alpes-Maritime. By Sue Farley
ART
‘City-Scapes’ by Klaasz Breukel, Fishbowl Gallery; Lars Tharp, Suter Theatre. By Leonie Hall
BOOKS
At Home – A Brief History of Private Life by Bill Bryson; Slaughter Falls by Alix Bosco
FILM
Richard Aindow ??????

REGULARS
FREE SPEECH
Jane Evans and the Theatre Royal; Wine Column controversy
50c Mixture
By Drake Chamberlain-Marks; The Picton illustration by Caroline Della Porta
APPLAUSE
The Arts Council Nelson Impressions Art Awards 2010
EVENTS
SNAPPED
Have you been?
QUIZ & TRIVIA
THE LAST LAUGH