Let’s make it a night out

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to change the nature of our next production Rhythmic Boots.

Val Wilton the producer/director still wants to stage the production at a later date
The show is now called “Let’s Make it a Night Out” is full of variety with music from 50’s right though too modern pop. Involved as musical director is Peter Totman and the cast is full of first time performers for Greytown Little Theatre. They are Feona Bretherton, Madeline Anderson, Eden Haami, husband and wife John and Jenny Spencer, brother and sister Tom and Betsy Laybourn and long time member Rosie Bibby to name a few. Val Wilton as director will also perform.

Get a group together and make it a night out!
Evening performance 19th – 22nd and 26th – 29th August 8p.m B.Y.O $20 p.p with a matinee on 23rd 2p.m. $15 p.p. Tickets on sale now from The Village Art Shop. Door sales available.

Library News

Media interest in the library/librarians has been high this past week or so, but rest assured we still have more books than shoes on the shelves.  It’s the new budget year so the boxes of new books are flooding in.  It will take a little while to process them all but if you would like a sneak preview then just ask when you are next in.  We shall try to get them out to you as soon as we can but the library is buzzing with customers and there is never enough time to do everything. 

Our lovely volunteers have become not only a pleasure to have around but really helpful in keeping the library tidy and sorted for us.  We have so many magazines donated to us now that I have had to bring in another stand to put them on.  Many of them are specialist magazines, such as Opera News, Mountaineering news, RV Motoring, Classic cars, Times Literary Review, Break-in amateur radio and National Business Review – these are only a few, many more await eager readers.  … Continue Reading

Martinborough Community Board update

Firstly I would like to welcome our new community board member to the team, it is great to be back up to full strength.
Fiona Beattie works at Martinborough School as a Teacher Aide, she is married to Andrew with two children, Lochlin (13) and Paige (11). She has lived and worked in the Martinborough area for most of her life and many of you will know her from Plunket, Playcentre, Kindergarten, Toy Library and the friends of Martinborough School. Her community experience will serve Fiona well as she takes on a broader role with the Community Board. Fiona is particularly looking forward to supporting our youth in the ward. … Continue Reading

Cooking corner

Steak and whisky mushroom sauce
(For a special winter treat)
Ingredients:
4 thick steaks – eye fillet or scotch (see Scotty).
2 tbsp olive oil
4 spring onions finely chopped.
300gr button mushrooms finely sliced
4 tbsp Scotch whisky
1 cup beef stock
a few sprigs fresh thyme
3 tbsp cream
Salt and pepper.

Method
(Bring steaks to room temperature and sprinkle with salt and pepper before cooking)
Heat a heavy fry pan and add oil. When it starts smoking add steaks and cook for 2 -3 minutes each side. The remove and cover with foil. … Continue Reading