Martinborough Community Centre Project

First stage of town hall project approved

Restoration and extension of the historic Martinborough Town Hall into a multi-purpose community hub has been approved in principle, subject to detailed cost estimates and sufficient community fundraising.

The proposal to strengthen the earthquake-prone building and extend it to house community services and activities including a library and a toy library was approved by South Wairarapa District Council last week following consultation on its annual plan. … Continue Reading

The End of an Era

Roger Mills Retires after 60 Years

Roger Mills recently enjoyed the shortest retirement ever – just two days! It has been well known for quite some time that, after 60 years in the business, Roger was about to retire as Breadcraft’s Martinborough delivery man. It was to be January, then March, then May, and finally his last day (or rather night) was Friday 13 June. Two days later Roger was phoned and asked if he could step in again for a week, which of course he did – willingly. … Continue Reading

A Warming Gift

Two classes at Martinborough School have extra warm feet this winter, thanks to volunteer knitters from the Organisation of Presbyterian Women, who have turned out 50 highly individual pairs of slippers for the children and one pair each for their teachers. … Continue Reading

Another delicious Pink Ribbon Breakfast

$2100 was raised at the 2nd Pink Ribbon Breakfast hosted by Jan Barrett and Veronica Lund at Ruffan Glen on Sunday 25th May 2014.  Fortunately the wind abated for 55 guests to enjoy a sumptuous Smoked Hoki and Kumara cake topped with a poached egg and Hollandaise.  … Continue Reading