Artists of Martinborough

Stephen Allwood.

There are “wow” moments in our lives, and as an enthusiastic individual I have quite a few but walking into Stephen’s studio was certainly one of the “up there” ones. A large canvas entitled “Bellbird’s Bath” on the easel was amazing – up close it is a series of large, free brush strokes, that when viewed from further back becomes this painting that you can feel the energy of the bird shaking its wet feathers. For a wannabe artist like myself I could only look and feel that my attempts look like “finger painting in kindy” beside a real artist. … Continue Reading

Library news

How would you like a ‘Quite interesting’ book or a ‘Book to tickle your fancy’.  Well, you can find one quite easily in The Kabin on the shelves labeled; ‘ Quite interesting Books and Books to tickle your fancy’ – ask if you can’t find them.  But as we only have 4 bookshelves it won’t be too difficult!
  
All the books are non-fiction but quirky and different – well I think so anyway!  From the history of Ambergris, the art of Burlesque, art from vegetables, you name it and we probably have it.   … Continue Reading

Know your town

Early travel
A track, good enough for a packhorse to negotiate, over the Rimutakas was completed in 1848. By 1852 there were 100 Europeans settled in the Wairarapa. By 1856 the track had been upgraded to accommodate wheeled traffic, the first being Greytown farmer Thomas Kempton ’s bullock dray. By this time there were 100 people establishing farms in the southern Wairarapa.

Having negotiated the Rimutakas the traveller could stay at Burling’s hostelry at what is now Featherston (by all accounts this was very basic accommodation). … Continue Reading

From the Mayor

I’m sure everyone is aware that the Martinborough Town Hall recently celebrated her 100th Anniversary. That’s one hundred years of service to her community and what a life she has led. The occasion was marked by two functions, a plaque unveiling and a celebratory ball. Unfortunately I was unable to attend the latter but I hear it was a great night. A big ‘thank you’ to the organisers of both events.

The plaque unveiling and associated function was heaps of fun. Excellent entertainment was provided by Martinborough School and members of Madcaps.  … Continue Reading