No need to go to Wellington. Cross Creek Blues Club and the Tin Hut have had their very own International Festival of the Arts in February and March with Australian, Nick Charles who held the audience spellbound with his striking guitar styling and mastery of the country blues in all its shapes and forms. http://www.charlesguitar.com … Continue Reading
Lavender and old lace
Is there anything more evocative of the life of a Victorian lady than lavender and old lace. Elegance and stoicism, beauty and intolerance all wrapped up together.
I love vintage linens, crochet, tatting, embroidery and lace. In my line of work I wash, starch and iron a lot of it. It isn’t really a chore as it is so lovely to handle and so thought provoking, as I can’t help but consider the hours of careful work that went into each piece. … Continue Reading
February 22nd was a poignant day for all New Zealanders but of course particularly for our Christchurch friends. It’s been three years since the disastrous earthquake resulting in the death of so many people and a ‘life-change’ for thousands more. … Continue Reading
The Martinborough Skyline Challenge mountain bike ride, set down for ANZAC weekend Saturday 26 April 2014 will be raising funds for Martinborough’s Wharekaka rest home.
“We feel it is important that any fund raising we do is for the direct benefit of local people and the local community,” says Lions President Graeme Thomson. “Lions have contributed in the past to Wharekaka Rest Home Transport Fund and we are keen to help them meet ongoing needs.” The Transport Fund was used to purchase a van for residents. … Continue Reading
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