Martinborough Community Choir Update

The choir is now in its 5th year, and we’re delighted that Mark Dorrell has just agreed to be our official choir Patron.
Mark has worked extensively in musical theatre productions at the Royal National Theatre and in London’s West End.

Since coming to live in NZ, Mark has worked with the Orpheus Choir, NZ Opera, at Toi Whakaari, and he is currently the accompanying co-ordinator and vocal coach at the NZ School of Music.
Mark has been over several times over the past couple of years, to guest lead and inspire the choir, most recently on March 21.
Mark enjoys working with our choir and has agreed to come back twice more this year, so we feel very fortunate! … Continue Reading

MARTINBOROUGH GOLF

Congratulations to Pip Kirk winning the prestigious Carterton Womens Open Day Cup recently shooting an Gross 80, five shots clear of 2nd place getter Sereana Phillipps. Pip also had a stunning drive on number 11 to pick up the longest drive in 1st Division , a wedge into the green was all she needed, the rest of us requiring a 3 wood and a wedge! In fact the Martinborough women did really well with several being called up to the Prize table. … Continue Reading

MARTINBOROUGH RSA

Anzac Day 2017. Anzac Day (Tuesday 25 April) will soon be upon us, and so here are some key details:
• Poppy Day. Poppy Day 2017 will be held on Friday 21 April, with poppies being available in Jellicoe Street outside Pain & Kershaws and in Kitchener Street beside Kitchener Street Dairy. Please give generously as these donations are used to support veterans and stay within the Martinborough area.

• Martinborough Dawn Service. This service will commence at 5.55am on ANZAC morning the 25th April. The marshalling point for the parade is outside Pain & Kershaws in Jellicoe Street at 5.45am. The parade will be led by the Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band and will march to the Cenotaph at 5.55am.
Martinborough Community Board members will be handing out service sheets before the service, but please bring a torch so that you will be able to read these.
After the service the parade will then march around the Square to the Martinborough Fire Station. The Brigade have kindly offered the Fire Station for the morning tea after the service. We look forward to everyone enjoying a time of fellowship at the station.

Mens Shed looking for more bikes

Last month Martinborough Mens Shed announced a project in partnership with the Martinborough School and Green Jersey Cycle Tours to recycle donated bicycles for school kids. The Shed has delivered 4 reconditioned bicycles and have two in repair for delivery soon.
Some of the donated bikes are too small for primary students so Martinborough Kindergarten has agreed to distribute to tiny tots as well. Three bikes have been delivered to them, complete with training wheels. … Continue Reading