Women’s Institutes originated in Canada on 19th February 1897, they grew and spread astonishingly rapidly. The first institute in Great Britain started in Wales then spread to New Zealand in 1921. The Martinborough branch formed in 1928 will be celebrating its’ 86th birthday. … Continue Reading
THE MARTINBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE Project Update
Gala Opening Night for Hometown Show.
MAMIL (Middle Aged Man in Lycra)
Starring beloved New Zealand actor and Martinborough local, Mark Hadlow
One of New Zealand’s most beloved actors, Mark Hadlow is bringing his one man show to his home town in November. Hadlow, who has lived in Martinborough with his wife Jane since 2012, enjoyed a big success in the ‘90’s with his one man show SNAG. In the sequel, his character is a little older but none the wiser as he returns to the stage as the most polarising of species – a middle aged man in lycra – MAMIL. … Continue Reading
Avocado vinaigrette
A delicious idea for a luncheon dish or as an easy to eat entrée.
Mix the juice of a lemon with 4 tablespoons of avocado oil, plenty of salt ,
black pepper and a tiny pinch of sugar.
Take a firm ripe avocado, slice in half and remove the stone.
Fill stone hole with this mix and add a sprinkling of parsley or coriander.
Alternately the stone holes may be filled with crab or prawns in cocktail sauce.
Serve on individual plates with a teaspoon.
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