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South Wairarapa Inner Wheel

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By Maureen Mortensen

Our last Inner Wheel club dinner for the year was held at Brac and Bow in Featherstone.

It was a Christmas atmosphere and a enjoyable evening was had by all.

The menu as usual was wonderful. A big thank you to Theo and his wonderful staff who

Looked after us well.

Best wishes for 2023.

SOUTH WAIRARAPA BRIDGE CLUB

February 8, 2023 February 2023 Comments Off on SOUTH WAIRARAPA BRIDGE CLUB

By Catherine Gough

The 2023 Bridge year is about to begin. Martinborough resident Dawn McCallum is an enthusiastic Bridge member of the South Wairarapa Bridge Club. She is keen to let Martinborough people know that bridge lessons will begin on Tuesday 28th. February at 7p.m. at the Greytown Town Hall, Main Street.

Tutor Gareth Rapson is excited about the lessons. “The teaching programme that is developed by Bridge NZ is logical, well structured and easy to follow and is a terrific introduction to the World’s greatest card game”

The first two lessons are free and if you have any questions please contact Gareth on 0276666427.

 To register either text Gareth or contact  admin@southwairarapabridge.org.nz or come along on the night.

 

South Wairarapa Rebus Club

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By David Woodham

Some 34 Members from throughout the South Wairarapa attended a Rebus Club Christmas lunch on 25 November at the Carterton Golf Club to celebrate the end of an interesting, if testing, year.

In January we were checking vaccination certificates as members arrived for a meeting addressed by John Beijen, on being in China in 2019/20 during the onset of Covid 19. In February we launched our web site www.southwairaraparebus.com and held our AGM on Zoom.  … Continue Reading

Recycling days

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Thursday     Febuary 9th  Glass

Wednesday Febuary 15th. Wheelie Bin

Wednesday Febuary 22nd Glass

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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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