ANZAC POEM –May STAR.
This poem stands out as one of the most evocative pieces I have read about the ANZAC experience. I could feel the abject misery of the soldiers; the anguish of the wives and children left behind and much more. Ava Rickey’s poem shows she has deep empathy with the people and circumstances of this dreadful war. This is even more remarkable because Ava is only 9. I look forward to your next poem Ava.
Winifred Bull
Time has ticked on since the first arguments around the pros and cons of local government reorganisation. Quite a lot of time actually as the proposal for a super city including Wairarapa was lodged in May 2013. Since then submissions have been called for, hearings held and we have waited for an outcome…..and waited….and waited.
Well, it looks like the waiting may be over with the tom toms telling us to expect an announcement in early to mid-June. … Continue Reading
BOOK FAIR time again. June 19th, 20th and 21st. Guest speaker on the Friday evening is Alice Arndell the author of the book Alice in Bakeland. Tickets $15 from Sherryl Howie 3069 978, Mary Smith 3069 594, Pam Colenso 3069 503, Carol Hawkins 3069 112
“A LIE gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.”- Winston Churchill.
ONE in five of the world’s murders are committed in Brazil, Columbia or Venezuela despite these three countries having less that 4% of the world’s population. … Continue Reading
Mussel pasta
Ingredients
1 ½ cups shell pasta
12 mussels
2 onions finely chopped
1 can tomato puree
½ cup wine
1 tsp basil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 bay leaf … Continue Reading
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