Martinborough Community Noticeboard
This new Noticeboard is to list Martinborough community groups and activities. The goal: provide a location where people can find what is happening and participate. This project is part of Martinborough Lion’s Club contribution to progressing Martinborough. If you’d like your group or activity added, please contact: AshleyMudford.Lions@gmail.com
Martinborough Community Groups
Bingo for Seniors
Description: A chance to enjoy others’ company over a cup of tea and games of Bingo.
Location: Wharekaka Hub, 20 Oxford Street
When: Monday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Matt: 022 5686 352
Information: Gold coin donation to cover costs
Board Game Club
Description: For those who love board games, cardboard squares and dice
Location: Yet to be established
When: Yet to be agreed
Contact: Sergio
Information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/martyboardgaming/
Chair Pilates with Jane Flowerday
Description: Feel great with performing exercises in a seated position and working on your
muscles to improve posture, core strengthening, and stretching.
Location: Wharekaka Hub, 20 Oxford Street
When: Wednesday 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Just turn up and be welcomed
Information: $5 donation
Chess
Description: An opportunity to play over the board chess in social environment, bit of fun. All
levels welcome
Location: Union Square
When: Tuesday evening 5:30-ish
Contact: John: 027 667 7657
Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
Community Garden
Description: Increase availability and consumption of fresh produce to people in our
community.
Location: 51 Oxford St (and fridge at the Medical Centre)
When: Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Just turn up – you will be welcomed martinboroughgarden@gmail.com
Information: https://www.facebook.com/martinboroughcommunitygarden/
Down to Earth Gardening
Description: Have a delightful experience visiting gardens and other garden-related activities.
Location: Varies by month
When: 2:00 p.m. last Sunday of the month
Contact: Gabrielle Roberts: gabrielle.irene.roberts@gmail.com 021535365
Susan Stephen: susanstephen@xtra.co.nz 027 262 2834
Information: Annual sub. $20 per person to buy garden vouchers for our hosts and for social functions.
Friday Walking Group
Description: A conversational walk around parts of Martinborough with friends, finishing
with coffee.
Location: Meet at Kitchener’s café, 5 Kitchener Street
When: Each Friday – 8:30 a.m. (Summer); 9:00 a.m. (Winter)
Contact: Les: 029 448 8444
Information: https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Benefits_of_walking
Lions Club
Description: Making a difference in our community through service projects and charitable efforts, along with meetings where we share ideas, listen to guest speakers, and socialise over a meal.
Location: Lion’s Den, 1 Oxford Street
When: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesday in the month
Contact: Belinda: 027 282 5096
Information: https://www.lionsclubs.org.nz/
Men’s Shed
Description: Bringing men together in one community space to share their skills, have a
laugh, and work on practical tasks for themselves or others.
Location: 20 Cork Street
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Contact: John: 021 3142 485; Doug: 027 444 7331 MartinboroughShed@gmail.com
Information: https://menzshed.org.nz/martinborough/
Road Cycling
Description: 50+ km rides at a moderate pace
Location: Depart from the Square
When: Mon-Wed-Fri-Sun 8:30 a.m.
Contact: Steve: 022 690 8837
Mah-Jong
Description: Camaraderie and companionship while playing Mah-Jong
Location: Wharekaka, 20 Oxford Street
When: Tuesday: 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Esther: 022 108 6377
Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahjong
Toy Library
Description: Borrow Toys and meet other parents
Location: 1 Oxford Street (Lion’s Den)
When: Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact: martytoylibrary@gmail.com
Information: https://www.toylibrary.co.nz/
Wine and Food Society
Description: Join a group of locals who have an interest in food and wine
Location: Monthly events alternating between local restaurants and wine tasting
When: second Friday of each month
Contact: Philippa: 021 434 163; Dave: 027 453 0475
Information: An annual sub of $30.00, one off cellar fee of $45.00 and events priced at cost.
Women on their Own (WOTO)
Description: An opportunity for women who live on their own and like going out for dinner
to meet together, chat and be involved in various social activities.
Location: Varies by month
When: Varies
Contact: Susan Stephen: 027 262 2834 susanstephen@xtra.co.nz
Activities
Little Laughs and Wise Words, Intergenerational Morning Tea
Description: For our local community over 60 and tamariki under 5 (accompanied by their
caregivers) to connect and spend time with each other over morning tea.
Location: Heartland Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
When: Held fortnightly on Friday mornings, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – 3rd May, 17th May, 31st May,
14th June, 28th June
Contact: Hana 021 612 945
Information: https://www.heartlandservices.govt.nz/locations/martinborough
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