No time to visit the library? No problem – Libby’s here to help.

Libby is the library reading app that lets you access a collection of over 40,000 digital books, audiobooks, and magazines anytime, anywhere.

Libby is free to download and you will never be charged for anything you borrow. All you need is a valid Wairarapa Library Service card. Once you sign in with your card, you can start browsing and borrowing straight away!

If you’re reluctant to try e-books because you think the print is difficult to read, Libby’s eye-friendly interface will change your mind. The app lets you customise any e-book’s font size, layout, and even lighting that suits you best. As you read, you can add bookmarks and create notes along the way. Libby also syncs across all your devices, so you can read between devices without any interruption.  … Continue Reading

WHAREKAKA NEWS

By Jill Cooper

As Spring edges toward summer activities at Wharekaka are ramping up.  We are all energized by the sunshine and spring blooms. 

The Thursday ‘Buddy Up’ group is growing in numbers, and scope.  Recently there was an outing to see the lovely church at Kahutara.  More outings are likely over coming months.  The group welcomes all older people for coffee, companionship and a range of activity.  Come along and see what it’s all about!  

Villa residents are planning for summer barbecues, and a painting group is in the wings. … Continue Reading

Martinborough Golf Report

After all the rain over the last few weeks the course is looking stunning and has dried out incredibly quickly.

We are fast approaching our busiest time of year with green fees increasing every weekend making booking a tee time essential.

The numbers playing Grumpies on a Tuesday are slowly increasing with over 30 out playing each week.  Winners over the last month have been Jason Shaw (twice), Pete Halstead and Brent McKinlay.  Twos have gone to Pete Price (3), Malcolm Wood (2), Raymond Matthews, Andy Morison, Pete Halstead, Alan Isaac, Tony Taylor, Brent McKinlay, Seamus O’Sullivan, Brian Russo, John Warner, Troy Shaw and Richard Thompson. … Continue Reading

Inner Wheel Club of South Wairarapa 

By BM Mortensen

Three committee members travelled to Palmerston North for a Inner Wheel District Meeting. We took a boot load of household goods to add to the many goods already donated by Inner Wheel clubs in our district for the Red Cross, to be given to refugees in the area. A member from the Red Cross spoke about the work they do for refugees in Palmerston North.

The guest speaker was Sivleag Ung. She spoke to us about her life as a child in Cambodia during the civil war and the brutal Po Pot regime. … Continue Reading