For a really long time, we thought our planet, the Earth, was slap bang in the centre of the whole Universe. Everything we could see above us in the sky had us in the centre. It was a pretty nice feeling.
However, Galilleo and Copernicus a few hundred years ago worked out it was actually the Sun that was in the centre of our Solar System and not us and that we were a mere crumb of rock orbiting it. … Continue Reading
Last week South Wairarapa Rotary farewelled their President for 2020/21, Brian Baxter. Brian had been with the South Wairarapa Rotary for ?? years and was voted in as President for the annual term of one year. Brian and his wife, Jane Davis, have moved to Christchurch where Jane has been appointed to the Christchurch City Council.
Brian left six weeks before the end of his term as President, so Past President Paul Mason takes over the role until incoming President Anne Atkinson takes over on 1 July. A special evening will be held to welcome Anne into her role as President for 2021/22. … Continue Reading
I have been watching the painting of the Martinborough Museum over the past few weeks, and have been amazed at how smart it now looks. ‘Flash as Slim Dusty’ as my mother used to say. Well done!
Consultation on the Long Term Plan and Spatial Plan has concluded and we’re now very familiar with the Waihinga Supper Room, having spent many days closeted in it while we heard submissions and deliberated. There were an incredible number of submissions – over 800. The calibre of the submissions was high and the views put forward during oral submissions were heartfelt. We can be proud that the public are having their say on what happens in the community. … Continue Reading
Neighbours Day – “The Great Plant Swap” – 14 April
Neighbours Day was a joint event with Neighbourhood Support, Red Cross, South Wairarapa District Council, and the Martinborough Community Garden.
The theme of Neighbours Day was connecting communities and offered an opportunity to visit the Martinborough Community Garden and swap a plant with a neighbour. After a delay due to rain the Neighbours Day event took place on 14 April at the Martinborough Community Garden. A great outcome for the volunteers was an article in the Wairarapa Mid-Week (21 April) highlighting their work in providing fresh vegies for anyone who needs them. This produce is available for free at the Martinborough Medical Centre. … Continue Reading
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