MAREES MUSINGS

By Maree Roy

2022 from A to Z: PART ONE.

2023 started fairly relaxed for me, which gave me time to muse on last year. 365 days: a lot happened, so the idea of using the alphabet’s 26 letters, more or less, seemed to be a good scheme. Here’s Part One.

A .. for Apple, like in early school days. The birds and I share one daily; theirs speared on a spike for convenience. Next door’s cat sits under the hedge, but to no Avail. Aims and Aspirations  Appeared at New Year. Admit it, we All do it. I Ate About 350 Avocadoes. And A for Apps – see later in ‘G’. … Continue Reading

Toy Library News

By Donna McQuaid

Happy New Year to all our members and volunteers! It’s been a busy start to 2023, with our party pack proving to be popular with people celebrating summer birthdays. The outdoor toys are also in demand, particularly our new range of 2 and 3 wheel scooters. Several grandparents have mentioned how worthwhile their membership has been, hiring out bikes and scooters and other toys for visiting family members.  … Continue Reading

Look Closely and What do you See?

By Lyle Griffiths

The mural that graces the exterior walls of the Karahui Wine Bar and Eatery, and Tohi Gin room was an idea of Dudley-Anne Hill.  4 main roads lead into the Martinborough Square. On each corner the main historical building is highlighted. 

The vision was bought to life by Mike and Lindie, of Dusty&Lulu … Continue Reading

Martinborough Business Association

By Charlotte Harding

The year of the Pump Track – Well, we hope!

The goal has been to build in Autumn, and the only thing standing in our way is raising the funds, so it’s all hands to the pump to pump up the funds and get this project completed!

The project cost is $280,000 and to date, we have raised $60,000. The team behind it are all unpaid volunteers and any funds raised go directly to the project build. … Continue Reading