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Skyline Challenge Mountain Bike Ride Returns to Martinborough

It will have been 7 years, but we’re back – bigger, brighter and better than ever with a Mountain Bike Ride in Martinborough,” says Martinborough Lions President Graeme Thomson.  “Lots of people have told us they want a mountain bike ride in Martinborough and miss the earlier version, so we are responding to an obvious need.”

The Challenge is set down for ANZAC weekend, on Saturday 26 April 2014.  “We are in the process of organising on-line entries, sponsors and finalising course details,” says Graeme. … Continue Reading

MARTINBOROUGH GOLF CLUB

The course has stood up very well during the month to the severe wind with very little damage but a major clean-up. Some courses in other areas have not been so lucky.

October has been a busy month for the club which commenced on the 5th with the Men’s Open. The new format of either playing 72 or 36 holes attracted a good field and the tournament proved to be a resounding success. The 36 hole Wairarapa Mixed Foursomes incorporating AB Martin Cup was held a week later and the winners were George Kirk and daughter Philippa. Murray Halberg (Eagles Day) was held on Saturday the 19th and attracted several Eagles from around the Wellington area. … Continue Reading

PARTY MARTY

“Party Marty” our local open air community fundraising concert is back. And summer is nearly here so we’re having a party to usher her in!

Dedicated to all you hard-working, creative, self-sacrificing, inspiring, pioneering wonders out there! Open to all of you who are craving the refreshment of Something New, hope for Something Else, or you want nothing more than a few hours to dance like crazy and enjoy some friends and family time. Dance like you never realized you could, with a bunch of like-minded folk – then “Party Marty” Is Where You Want to Be!

We are still working toward our goal of giving our building her well over due facelift! She’s an icon in our community and we want her to be around for the next 100 years looking sharp and swish! We have a wee way to go yet so get in behind our event and come and have a great time!
Featuring two bands this year all for $20 and kids are FREE!* … Continue Reading

Active Tennis Classes

Active Tennis Classes are now available in the Wairarapa. This very popular  new activity is not your ordinary tennis class, but an intensive tennis workout. Sessions are designed to improve your tennis and fitness using a non-stop drilling method.

Active Tennis Classes are great fun and accessible to young and old, from beginners to experienced players. The sessions can become very competitive and addictive.

Classes exist of 6 – 8 people and we keep you going for 1 hour or 1 ½ hour. … Continue Reading