No need to be lonely

With many new residents moving to the South Wairarapa from bigger centres there has been a cry for social contacts. Within the area they have chosen to live. There are a number of organisations which cater for the senior population. For initial advice as to what and where one may be able be part of one phone WOOS (Wairarapa organisation for Elderly persons) phone (06) 377 0066.
Within my limited knowledge there are many organisations within the South Wairarapa which are only too happy to welcome new members. … Continue Reading

U3A programmes for 2012

U3A (University of the Third Age) is planning for another successful year with groups based in Martinborough and Masterton catering for a wide rage of interests.

U3A is open to everyone and offers a very good alternative for anyone interested in ongoing learning. For $15 for an individual or $25 for a couple a member can attend any or all of the U3A Groups – so it’s great value. … Continue Reading

Great fishing at the Ngawi Big 3

The weather Gods were smiling on this year’s Ngawi Big 3 Fishing contest with the contestants enjoying what one described as “awesome days”. Once again members of the Tuhirangi Rugby Club (based at Prirnoa) provided the tractors and manpower to launch and retrieve the contestants boats. With 132 boats entered the launching each morning and towing back again in the afternoon this was quite an undertaking.
In all 440 angler , boat and land based took part in the competition.
Photos courtesy Gordon Wyeth and Chris Crawford

From the Archives

“Martinborough – A pleasant place to live”
A publication to entice people to move to Martinborough was discovered recently. No publication date was listed but would appear to be from the early 1960’s. Organised by the Martinborough Progressive Association it detailed weather, section costs (stating price of a residential site at 150-450 pounds), sporting activities, schooling, weekend activities and work … Continue Reading