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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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‘Spectacular’ new golf club building opens

Martinborough golfers say it’s hard to believe that just over 12 months ago they were still in the old clubhouse _ “and now we have a spectacular new building.”  “To get where we are today has meant a huge fundraising effort and amazing support from members: we couldn’t have done …

Martinborough golf by a hank – of wool

  We start at the end of the month, when the annual Baabraa Trophy between Martinborough and Eketahuna was fought out on a glorious Sunday in Martinborough. A field of 70 played a stableford round and the average stableford points for the two clubs were calculated. Eketahuna scored an average …

Lady golfers show Rosebowl winning ways

September has been an up and down month weatherwise for golfers, some beautiful early spring days followed by cold and rain. Thankfully for the important days the weather has mostly come to the party. Early in the month the Cotter Rosebowl was successfully defended at Carterton by Martinborough’s team of …

Regular Features

How well do we know people in our community?

By Bruce Congalton Becs Mackie is bubbling over with wonderful ideas for her Ventana Creative …

Martinborough Fire Brigade Report

This month sees the end of an era for the Brigade as Chris Hooson, the …

From the Mayor  – February 2025

By Martin Connelly I wish all readers of The Star a happy New Year.  Last …

From the Mayor

By Martin Connelly Water services have been a political football for some time. We associate …

EVENTS

Wellington Heritage Festival WHEN: October 26 – November 17  WHERE: * Wellington Region – 140 …

How Well Do We Know People in Our Community?

By Lyle Griffiths Pforzheim in Southern Germany was where Thomas Röckinger lived with his family, …

LETTER OF THE MONTH

Could ZERO growth be the answer?   So, Martinborough’s sewage woes continue, and have seriously …

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