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What a busy year

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What-a-busy-yearWhat a busy year it has been in the libraay so far. Since we moved to the new premises adjoining the Village Café we have so many more customers that the library is buzzing with people most of the time.
We still have a small issue with road signage but this is being sorted out as I write and hopefully newcomers will soon be able to find us much easier than in the past. … Continue Reading

We have a giant jellyfish in the library!

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A-jellyfish-in-the-library-(b)Leftover from the Summer Reading Programme is our jellyfish hanging from the ceiling in the children’s area. The theme was the seaside and Janet, our very creative librarian, set up an appropriate scene in the garden area where children could register and check in (see photo). … Continue Reading

Madcaps 2014 in Rehearsal

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Rehearsals are now well underway for this year’s Madcaps production, to be held in May.
This year’s theme is “A Taste of Kiwi” and the show will offer something for everyone. Songs old and new, comedy, spoofs and a skiffle group will all be part of a wonderful mix of fun and music.
Men are in hot demand for the show and there are still a few more male voices required. If there are any men who would like to join a fun group of people and sing in the show please contact Gill on 027 695 0024. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Tthe Martinborough Town Hall between 7.00 to 9.00pm.

Fire Brigade

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Fire-BrigadeActing Chief Fire Officer Bill Butzbach announces the appointment of Richard (Ric) Geisler to the position of Manager, Brigade Support Services with the rank of Senior Station Officer Operational Support. … Continue Reading

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New golf clubhouse build, fund-raising up and running

Martinborough golf’s new clubhouse build is well under way _ as are fundraising efforts. It doesn’t seem long since we watched the demolition of the old clubhouse and now the frames for half the new building are in place with scaffolding up ready for the roof timbers. Everything is going …

Golf pro-am success _ without clubhouse

By Karen Stephens A record field of 172 players, including 43 professionals from New Zealand and Australia, battled light winds, warm temperatures and even light early-morning fog at Martinborough golf’s 2024 CER Electrical and Holmes Construction pro-am on February 1. At least that was the range of excuses for some …

Featherston wrestlers go offshore

Two members of Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club’s senior class have again been asked to join a New Zealand team overseas.  Wairangi Sargent and Angus Read will take part in the Journeymen Tournament and Training Camp over Easter in New York state.  Over the week they are there they will be …

Regular Features

News from First Church

 Many folk imagine that going to church is a bit of an ordeal, a waste …

FROM THE MAYOR

By Martin Connelly In February the local Lions Club invited me for dinner and asked …

Driving Growth and Collaboration: Martinborough Business Assn Committee

The Martinborough Business Association Committee plays an important role in fostering economic growth and collaboration …

How Well Do We Know People in our Community?

Michael Bing talks to Lyle Griffiths Michael was raised in Auckland, attending St Peters College …

BOOK REVIEWS FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop “Whether Violent or Natural” by Natasha Calder This debut …

Community Garden News

By Debbie Yates This is definitely the month of thank you. Nga Mihi Nui! We …

EVENTS

Saturday 10 February: 10th annual Citizen Science Kākahi Count at Western Lake Shore Reserve, 18km …

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