Library news

E-books are now on-line at the library. You can download from our webside wls.org.nz simply by clicking on the ‘Download e-books/audiobooks’ icon, entering your library card number and then selecting what you would like to load on to your laptop, e-reader, ipad etc.

The only non-compatible reader at the moment is Kindle but that is a problem we hope will be solved at some stage this year. E-books are great for those with sight difficulties as, on most e-readers, you can enlarge the typeface to whatever size you want. … Continue Reading

Letters

Hi
We were in town early in the new year and had a great experience from one of your local shops. We were one of a large group of 4WD people from Auckland touring around your beautiful countryside, and, not realising that the sun does shine for most of the day, had left any form of hats behind. At 7 0’clock one morning we went into New World and asked the ‘stupid’ question – ‘do you sell hats’. “No problem, I’ll grab some keys and help you out”. With that, the shop next door was opened, hats purchased and we were on our way. Our grateful thanks to the New World staff,( somehow I can’t see that happening too often in Auckland.)
Sincerely
Mike & Julie Scherf
(The ‘New world’ was Pand K’s – Ed.)

Fire Brigade

Martinborough
The Brigade extends it’s deepest sympathy to their Chief Fire Officer on his recent loss. For the brigade Margaret has been a provider of endless practical assistance: arriving at major fires with coffee and scones, providing transport and always spotting any needs and attending to them. She will be greatly missed. … Continue Reading

Did you know

THAT Kid’s learn to play golf classes are held at the Martinborough Golf club on Wednesdays from 3.30 pm and Sundays from 9 am. All equipment provided. Enquiries to 2069 076.

THAT the Featherston Swimming Club’s annual Trust House Relay attracted a record 26 entries.

THAT Renita Persico & Leith Harley have taken over Tui’s Cafe and renamed the Cafe as ‘The Bach’.

THAT Last year ACC paid out $56,188 in claims for rugby injuries, $23, 020 for soccer injuries and $ 14,918 for league injuries. Along with $ 19,046 for netball and $17,516 for cycling injuries.

THAT Martinborough School rooms 4, 6 and 7 have enjoyed a visit to Wellington Zoo. … Continue Reading