Martinborough Fairs Produce Profit of $100,000 in 2020

The Martinborough Fairs in 2020 made a record profit of $100,000.  

The two annual Fairs are organised by South Wairarapa Rotary, and the proceeds are used by South Wairarapa Rotary to support the community in South Wairarapa.

South Wairarapa Rotary president Brian Baxter acknowledged the support of the Martinborough businesses and locals in supporting the Martinborough Fairs.  “We know the Fairs cause a bit of a disruption, and the Fairs couldn’t go ahead without local support.  So we are extremely grateful to the locals for their indulgence and support.  Hopefully this record profit and the resulting benefit it will bring to the local community makes up for any disruption.  Locals can know that they have played an important part in this fund-raising effort to help their community”.   … Continue Reading

Regional Council Notes

There is many a belief or practice from days gone by that is no longer acceptable to modern society today.

Whether it be medicine, food, sport or just about anything else we do in our day to day lives, the thinking on what is right is constantly under review.  To prove this you only need to read some old reference books which can range from horrific information to the downright funny.

The Complete Home Doctor from the 1950s extolls the virtues of smoking to ease the worried mind and quiet anxiety.  School for the Horse and Rider from 1932 tells us that there is no reason why a lady cannot ride a horse as well as a man if she tries hard enough and At Home in Your Garden talks about the benefits of sprinkling DDT around the lawn.  These examples illustrate just how attitudes change over time.  … Continue Reading

FIRE BRIGADE REPORT 

As we return to pretty much normal life, our members have been busy catching up on previously cancelled training courses. 

So congratulations to our 2 newest Firefighters Hannah Kennish and Melissa O’Brien both graduating the Recruit Firefighters Course, this will make our daytime crewing easier.

Additionally we have a new Qualified Firefighter with Matt Taylor completing his QFF Course, and we have 2 more members away in August for Senior Firefighter, so plenty of action on the training front. … Continue Reading

   Inner Wheel South Wairarapa

We have been lucky to get some excellent publicity in the Midweek Wairarapa this month. It described Inner Wheel in its national and international context. While it showed off our knitting, the article also conveyed how we are so much more than a knitting circle. And to give a prime example, we can celebrate the wonderful achievement of former Inner Wheel District 294 Chair, Darlene Westrupp, for being elected to the International Inner Wheel’s Committee! Congratulations Darlene! 

         Our new President, Alma Parr has arranged a delightful occasion to celebrate her new role. This will be a special afternoon tea at the Old Court House in Carterton later in the month. … Continue Reading