A Wairarapa Arts Festival

Plans are afoot for the region to its own Arts Festival.

The 10 day festival, proposed to be held from October 18 – 27, 2013, will see the region’s woolsheds, wineries, historic homesteads, galleries, theatres and streets come alive with colourful parades, street theatre, dance, exhibitions, workshops, music, theatre and film.

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Where have all David’s trolleys gone?

It’s the case of the disappearing P&K’s trolleys. Staff have watched in some alarm as the row of trolleys have steadily shortened to the stage that now David is faced with buying more . And they do not come cheaply.

So, if you happen to have taken your groceries home in one and haven’t yet go around to running it back now is a very acceptable time to get on to it . … Continue Reading

Thank You to Blood Donors

The 109 blood donors and nearly blood donors deserve a huge thank you for coming to the P and K Blood Day at the Town Hall on 14th June 87 units were collected, which was only one less than last year.

This was a good result considering the recent wintry blast caused sixteen people to phone in sick early in the week.

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Conversations with Martinborough’s Winemakers

This winter some of Martinborough’s top winemakers will be hosting a series of wine tasting evenings designed to educate and enthuse locals.  With many world class wines grown in and around our wine village, Wines from Martinborough believe it is important to give the local community the opportunity to be some of the greatest champions, and so have created an event designed to explore just what makes our wine so wonderful. 
 
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