This weekend – Cool Jazz, Top Talent

This weekend we are treated to the fifth edition of Jazz in Martinborough ‘New Zealand’s coolest village jazz festival’. “Once again the stars are coming to our festival and we have a great line up,” says Lee Quayle, festival publicist. 

Feature acts include Wellington Premier jazz band the David Feehan Band, led by music legend David Feehan.  “David is a master vocalist and musician who always brings together an ensemble of super musicians and vocalists,” says Lee.  David is a vocal teacher, band leader and singer of some note who has performed around the world and around the country.  He has released four albums and been recorded on many a top single.
“David will be bringing with him stunning vocalists Coco Favre and Dawn Elder, solo performers in their own right,” says Lee,  “as well as an eight-piece band of talented musicians and vocalists.”
This is Martinborough’s music filled weekend with musicians playing at various venues – don’t miss out. Visit the Jazz in Martinborough website (jazinmartinborough.co.nz) for all the information

TIME TO CELEBRATE SPRING

Local residents who would like a special occasion to welcome spring are invited to the MARTINBOROUGH RED CROSS GROUP’s annual SPRING PARTY. This is to be held on SATURDAY SPTEMBER 26th, starting at two o’clock. The ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL, Dublin Street, is the venue for an afternoon of fun and friendship – especially for those who live alone. This will be a chance to catch up with your friends and neighbours and share a few memories while having a good time.

There will be refreshments, afternoon tea, and some games of ‘BINGO’ with surprise prizes for the lucky ones.
For enquiries please phone Rita Tannant on 306 9204.

Wellington Free Ambulance Annual Appeal 11 – 13 September 2015

Wellington Free Ambulance is the one and only paramedic service for Greater Wellington and Wairarapa.  They help one in ten of your friends and family every year. They are the only ones in the country who are free! 
Our team will be out on the streets alongside lots of generous volunteers.  Last year we raised $120K thanks to the generosity of the public.  This year we hope to raise more than ever. … Continue Reading

Wharekaka Fun

We have zig zagged our way around the Wairarapa this August going for drives, outings and attending events!
We popped over to Featherston for a look at the Knitting Display, all the ladies who attended were very impressed with the time and effort that must have gone in to making all the wonderful blankets and items of clothing. We also accepted an invitation to the Womens Institue’s Open Day where we enjoyed their company and listened to the wonderful speaker they had invited. … Continue Reading