People’s perception of chocolate changes when it is labelled as originating from different geographical regions according to a recent study by the journal Food Quality and preference.
Study participants tasted chocolate bars originating from US, Europe and Africa to evaluate taste and their willingness to pay for the product. Researchers found that subjective taste ratings improved in two of the three ratings when labels identifying the country of origin were included.
After a hiatus of two years, due to Covid, Rotary’s Pride of Workmanship and Community Awards returned and the annual Awards Dinner was held recently. Overall, eight awards were given out to community members by Dame Patsy Reddy at the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club facilities.
It was very gratifying to be able to hold the awards this year and reward members of our community who have excelled in either their work or their volunteering and community spirit. … Continue Reading
Members and guests attending our last meeting on 27 May were privileged to hear from John Mansell, Chartered Master Mariner and a Fellow of the Nautical Institute, a man with a seafaring career spanning 35 years. These included 13 years of world-wide service aboard cargo ships followed by 22 years on the Cook Strait Rail Ferries, 20 of them (1974-1994) in command. John’s talk was largely on his sea-going experiences with little mention of his later substantial 20-year career in international maritime law. … Continue Reading
What a wonderful long weekend, lots of viewing of the QUEENS Platinum Jubilee. Incredible isn’t it that she has been our Queen for all or most of our lives.
The South Wairarapa Inner Wheel Club is now 29 years old.
Inner Wheel began in Manchester England I 1923. A meeting of wives of Rotarians was convened at a bath house ( chosen for the best reasons – it was free) to establish a “ Ladies Rotary Club” Rotary international would not countenance such a name so at the second meeting on January 10th 1924 the name Inner Wheel was adopted. That is why we celebrate international Inner Wheel day each January 10th. … Continue Reading
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