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Fun in the Afternoons

May 9, 2017 May 2017 Comments Off on Fun in the Afternoons

Fun-in-the-afternoons Most afternoons after school St Andrew’s, 41 Dublin Street, is buzzing with happy children, thanks to The Homework Club and the volunteers who make it happen. The Club offers children not only help with homework but also a place to play, relax and interact with friendly, supportive adults. … Continue Reading

Golf Club news

May 9, 2017 May 2017, Sports Comments Off on Golf Club news

Golf-Clb-news-photoThe wet weather has been a godsend even though there has been a lapse in actually playing the game. The greens have benefited the most by far and the recovery process is ahead of schedule. The bonus too that no one has had to lose sleep over the water allocation consent.
There is a bit of activity going on behind the 1st Tee to the side of the practise nets. A practise green is taking shape complete with a green side bunker. 
We are blessed with a number of members who are keen to roll up their sleeves and do stuff around the course; most do not have the slightest bit of interest in being on a committee. We very much value and appreciate all you do for the Club. … Continue Reading

From the Mayor

May 9, 2017 May 2017, Regular Features Comments Off on From the Mayor

I would like to thank everyone who attended the Martinborough ANZAC Day commemoration; it was a wonderful to see so many people taking the time to remember those who fought for New Zealand during WW1 and WW2. Thank you to the RSA for organising the ceremony, Rev Sam Bate for officiating at the service and to the Martinborough Fire Brigade for the refreshments which were very much appreciated by all. I believe the Lake Ferry ceremony was also well patronised. … Continue Reading

Leave my name alone

May 9, 2017 May 2017 Comments Off on Leave my name alone

 BY JOHN ANSELL
 
Gidday, my name is Michael
I’ve two other names as well
I share them with my parents
But for how long who can tell?
 
My Mum’s called Nancy Inkersell
But when she was quite small
She was named after a passage-way
Her name was Nancy Hall. … Continue Reading

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New golf clubhouse build, fund-raising up and running

Martinborough golf’s new clubhouse build is well under way _ as are fundraising efforts. It doesn’t seem long since we watched the demolition of the old clubhouse and now the frames for half the new building are in place with scaffolding up ready for the roof timbers. Everything is going …

Golf pro-am success _ without clubhouse

By Karen Stephens A record field of 172 players, including 43 professionals from New Zealand and Australia, battled light winds, warm temperatures and even light early-morning fog at Martinborough golf’s 2024 CER Electrical and Holmes Construction pro-am on February 1. At least that was the range of excuses for some …

Featherston wrestlers go offshore

Two members of Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club’s senior class have again been asked to join a New Zealand team overseas.  Wairangi Sargent and Angus Read will take part in the Journeymen Tournament and Training Camp over Easter in New York state.  Over the week they are there they will be …

Regular Features

News from First Church

 Many folk imagine that going to church is a bit of an ordeal, a waste …

FROM THE MAYOR

By Martin Connelly In February the local Lions Club invited me for dinner and asked …

Driving Growth and Collaboration: Martinborough Business Assn Committee

The Martinborough Business Association Committee plays an important role in fostering economic growth and collaboration …

How Well Do We Know People in our Community?

Michael Bing talks to Lyle Griffiths Michael was raised in Auckland, attending St Peters College …

BOOK REVIEWS FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop “Whether Violent or Natural” by Natasha Calder This debut …

Community Garden News

By Debbie Yates This is definitely the month of thank you. Nga Mihi Nui! We …

EVENTS

Saturday 10 February: 10th annual Citizen Science Kākahi Count at Western Lake Shore Reserve, 18km …

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