Pickers are out in the vines. The nets covering some of the rows have been lifted. Tractors are roaming the roads carting the laden bins, and the wineries are in full production. The smell of yeast and ferment can be smelt from the top of Bidwill’s Cutting as you drop …
With the weather forecast showing high temperatures for the weekend, we thought a river trip would be a good choice, as at least our feet would be cooled down by frequent immersions as we walked across, upstream, and downstream in the water. 16 of us, including 4 potential new members, …
The Skyline Challenge is back, bigger, brighter and better than ever before. “We’ve had a year off due to COVID-19 and we’ve upgraded the event to be a family fun day,” says Lions President Joe Howells. “We’ve still got the Challenge for the more serious mountain-bikers, runners and walkers but …
On the 8th December the Trustees of the Waihinga Charitable Trust resolved to wind up the Trust at the end of the financial year. The Waihinga Centre, Park and Playground are complete and the Trust has received and passed on all pledges and donated funds to the South Wairarapa District …
On 10th and 11th April, First Church Martinborough is hosting an opportunity for people to walk an ancient archetypal symbol called a Labyrinth.
Labyrinths combine the image of a circle with the image of a spiral. The single pathway leads to the centre and then back out again retracing the same path. It symbolises a journey to a predetermined destination, our journey through life; from birth, to spiritual awakening and to death. … Continue Reading
Come September was the title of a film made in the early 1960s. Composed by pop star, Bobby Darin, Come September was also the name of the film’s theme song. Orchestrated by Billy Vaughan, Come September became instantly recognisable and one of the enduring instrumental compositions of the day. … Continue Reading
Easy Tomato sauce recipe
Ingrediants
1.5kg tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
2 red capsicums, deseeded and cut into eighths
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges … Continue Reading
A Country Fair; 150 Year celebration; A Labyrinth; Easter
The First Church Country goodies stall had a very successful day in February, and we are looking forward to the second Fair Day on Saturday 6th March – wondering at the time of writing just what the weather will be like – but whatever the weather we will be there. Every year from the first Country fair in 1977 we enjoy being a part of these busy fairs, meeting and chatting to all who come by, and proud to sell our good home baking, garden produce and seasonal preserves. … Continue Reading
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