SOUTH WAIRARAPA PROBUS CLUB

THE KING IN THE CAR PARK

This month we were treated to a very interesting talk from Rob Smith who, as well as his many local commitments, is currently International Vice President of the Richard III Society.

Early this year Rob, together with several members of the New Zealand contingent of the Richard III Society, attended the re-interment of the remains of King Richard III, which were dug up from a supermarket car park in Leicester, to Leicester Cathedral. … Continue Reading

South Wairarapa Rotary

On the 1st of November 350+ cyclists will descend on Martinborough as South Wairarapa Rotary organise another year of the Rotary Martinborough Charity Fun Ride. This year the event will be based at the Martinborough Rugby Club alongside the traditional finish line which will also become the start line. Last year riders experienced some strong winds on the day, this year they will be looking for a calm day to further enjoy three different course lengths. Proceeds from this year’s event will be going towards Life Flight and the Blind Foundation Guide Dogs. … Continue Reading

A Crucial Time for Martinborough

Martinborough district ratepayers are being asked by SWDC if they will support a proposed targeted rate to enable the Waihinga Centre project to go ahead.

The project Steering Group is urging residents to ensure the future of the development by voting in favour of the special rate and ensuring consultation forms are returned for Council consideration. The Group see a number of immediate benefits from this project: a Town Hall that is safe, modern and attractive; important community services together under one roof in a purpose-built facility; and a reinvigorated town centre. … Continue Reading

TEENAGE BOOK REVIEWS

Itch
Itch is an amazingly mind-blowing book by Simon Mayo, with interesting and captivating characters, an original story base, and that “WOW” factor. The main character is a young boy called Itchingham Lofte who has a immense interest in explosives and chemicals, that almost always get him into trouble. This friendship and courage filled book (with a little bit of laughter) is simply fabulous. This exotic book will have you literally itching to read more.

City of OneThousand Dolls
The city of one thousand dolls is a one of a kind book that everyone has to read. With mystery, adventure, and love all in one amazing book, it’s pretty unbelievable. The place and time of this book somehow connects to history, but it still has a certain fantasy about it. Personally this book is a complete and utter must-read, and if you read it, I guarantee you will think the same!