Local author, Christine Hunt Daniell, spoke to the South Wairarapa Probus Club recently about her experiences writing her latest book, ‘Just an Orange for Christmas’. What a fascinating time she had interviewing local people about their lives and what it was like in the Wairarapa as they grew up. … Continue Reading
In last month’s Star it was erroneously stated that the public planting on the Whangaimoana dunes would be on July 6th – this should have read Saturday July 26th.
Everybody is invited to come and help the planting out of suitable plants provided by the Wellington Regional Council. The Council will also be providing a barbecue and hot cuppa. … Continue Reading
Ken Aburn turned fifty on June the 14th and to help him celebrate his Tuhirangi rugby team put up fifty points against East Coast. Along with Alistair Boyne (‘Tora’), and Wayne Jephson (‘Jeppy’), Ken (‘Mutton’) are the Golden oldies of the Tuhirangi forward pack totalling 144 years between them.
Photo courtesy Gordon Wyeth
We at the club are so lucky with our members. Bill & Mavis Jones have kindly donated a Barbecue which will certainly come in handy at the next Junior Open so thank you so much you two.
The ‘Wakefield Bell’ has been given a spit and a polish as well as a new lanyard thanks to Shane Arndell and now that its origins are known it would seem a fitting time at resurrecting a team event between the Navy and members of the club.
All matches have been played on time and the juniors also did well in their pennants events. … Continue Reading
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