Golf Club News

After quite a few years reporting for the Club I have decided that it is time to put away the pen and cast my mind back to what has happened.

I have been very lucky that the paper has not been had up for some of the terrible remarks that I have made over the years. It has been all I fun mostly. So thanks that you have not taken things further.

There are quite a few ‘thanks yous’ that have to be made. Firstly to Sue Berger for help in getting my comments to the paper. The Club is so lucky to have such a secretary – she is one of the best, who always makes things the best for the Club. … Continue Reading

From the Mayor

Laughter is the best medicine according to old time wisdom.  If this is true then anyone who was fortunate enough to attend Mark Hadlow’s MAMIL should be very well indeed. 

It had to be one of the funniest shows even seen.  Mark’s endless talent for mimicry and his seamless ability to move from one character to another made for world class entertainment.  How great that this show was in Martinborough and performed by a resident no less.  It’s amazing just who is tucked away in South Wairarapa.  … Continue Reading

Book review

Fitz – the colonial adventures of James Edward Fitzgerald.
AUTHOR Jennifer Roberts

This is a substantial book and every page is full of action. If it was a work of fiction it would be dismissed as being too far fetched, however it follows the life of a very real and remarkable man.

Fitz was the fourth son , his father owning huge estates Ireland. His was a very privileged upbringing and a carefree, workfree young adulthood. However Fitz was well aware that on his father’s death the estates would pass to the eldest son and he would have to look after himself. … Continue Reading

Entertainment with a difference

Entertainment with a difference was provided by the Martinborough Institute when invited guests representing Red Cross, Lionesses, First Church, Rural Women, Friendship Club, Anglican Parish, previous members Mrs D Hartnell and Mrs P Marshall.

Dressed in Happy Hats members sung a welcome song followed by an introduction by President Mrs B Finalyson.
Mrs V McKee began the programme by reading a poem she had written which had been published in the Institute National Magazine. Followed by amusing readings by Mesdames M. Phillip, W. Kevis and V McGarey. A skit of a Coach trip was performed by N. White and B. Finalyson. … Continue Reading