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PhoenixFEATHERSTON

Volume XV Issue IVMAY 2010

Contact: Ray Weighell. Email: mo.ray@xtra.co.nz Phone: 027 604 2769 Fax: 06 308 8573

The Fell Locomotive Museum is saddened to record thepassing of its Immediate Past President and Life Member,Noel Allan Meek. Noel was a foundation memberof the Society when it wasformed in 1980, and wasappointed a member of therestoration committee to workon the historic ‘Fell’ locomotive,H 199. He enjoyed himselfimmensely working with DaveFlynn, Cliff Lea, GrahamMurrell, John Tenquist, and manyother members and helpers, foreight years until the restorationwas completed in 1989.

Later that year he was electedPresident of the Society, aposition he held for a remarkable17 years; for 15 of those yearshe was also Treasurer. Noel’ssharp mind always kept theSociety’s finances ‘steaming’along very smoothly.

For many years he wrote the majority of material innewsletters, distributing these far and wide so that othergroups and individuals were aware of the Museum’sprogress and activities.

Noel was always willing to be involved with Society activities.Every year he attended ‘Daffodil Day’ with the Museum’strade stand at Carterton station. He also represented the

Noel never hesitated to promote and advertise the Societyand Museum. He willingly wrotearticles for newspapers,magazines and brochures, andwas often the ‘face’ of the Societywhen interviewed about theMuseum. In 1995 he preparedthe documents which led to theSociety’s successful applicationfor a Lotteries grant to extend theMuseum,

Noel was never shy to becomeinvolved with visitors, and oftencame in at short notice to providean informative introduction forgroups, whether they wereprimary school age or elderly folk.

Noel had a very welcomingpersonality and led a very full andactive life. He made anoutstanding contribution to thecommunity and we were very

proud of him when he was made a Member of the NewZealand Order of Merit and received the Gold Star Badgefrom the Returned Services Association.

Noel was one of life’s gentlemen and made an extraordinarycontribution to the Society, to the Fell Museum, and torailway heritage in New Zealand. We feel very privilegedto have known such a generous man and we will rememberhim always. May he rest in peace.

any task in a thoughtful, diligent and methodical way.

Noel Meek MNZN

Society at community and council meetings. He approached

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Five years in the making, the new Public Toilets are nowoperational. Present at the ribbon cutting were the MayorAdrienne Staples, Community Board Chairman GaryThomas, Chairman of the Promotional Group Colin Oldsand members of the Community Board and local councillors.Dogs on Card reserve are a strict No, No, owners pleasenote the new signage on this reserve. The new dog walkingarea is opposite the reserve in Johnson Street. Great to seepeople using it.Dorset Square. With leaders Robyn Perry and Joan Smithalong with help from members of our community are doingsterling work on this project. The next move is to lay thenew bark and tidy up the flaxes.Night Patrols are up and running with 20 members. I mustcongratulate Davina on a job well done. If you have sparetime and would like to help with the patrols call atFeatherston Police Station or ring me on 308 8067 evenings.Long Term Council Community Plan. Solitaire, Dean andmyself attended the Annual Plan workshop in April. It wasa long day and a few dates to remember coming up formeeting the public and the communities on specialconsultative procedures spanning may 6th to June 8th. Threepublic workshops over consecutive evenings on 17,18,19th

may 2010.

Please do not hesitate to contact Solitaire, Dean or myselfanytime.

Red Cross.Last months Plant Sale was again very successful, thank youvery much for the donated plants. Vegetable plants were ingreat demand.May 8th is Red Cross Day and we again plan to thankFeatherston folk who help in any way to red Cross by handingout a small piece of birthday cake. We did this last year andit was a pleasure giving something and not asking for adonation.Our Wairarapa area Red Cross elections will be held soon.If you would like to become a member please Telephone0800 924 287 and an application form will be sent to you.All members will have a chance to vote for Wairaraparepresentatives.Are you new to town? perhaps you might be interested injoining Red Cross then please ring for information. Ourequipment hire please Telephone 308 9330 and for hospitalor medical appointment transport Telephone 0800 924 287.

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Thank you Featherston Lions for a very enjoyable evening,your speaker was excellent and the meal at the R.S.A.enjoyable.

We have held our elections, thank you Faith for putting alltogether.Members have recently collected for the Heart Foundationand donated to the Flight Life Trust and New Zealand SuicidePrevention Trust.

At ANZAC Weekend we make a posy for each soldiersgrave at the cemetery and place them there on 25th April andunder Margaret Alecock’s guidance a wreath is also madeand presented.

Should We Worry.

With our Government making noises about the possibility ofmajor mining projects for precious metal in certain parts ofthis country. Should we be worried about them despoilingparts of our beautiful area.

Back in the 1920’s on a property owned by the Davidsonfamily in the Rimutaka’s, very close to Featherston, gold wasfound. The news spread quickly and prospecting took place,naturally the family had first claim and decided to call in therock expert Trembar Cooksley.

To the families dismay he soon discovered it was fools gold.So the family up stakes and took off overseas we are notsure whether it was to Australia or Nelson, whichever theyleft but the diggings are still there, if you know where to look.We will not be telling the Government.

There is also an old gold mine shaft down the Western LakeRoad, again no great quantities of gold were found.

So even if the Government do find out it looks as though ourlittle piece of paradise will be safe for many more years tocome.

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On the weekend of the 9th – 11th April Featherston VolunteerFire Brigade hosted the Wellington Provincial Gold StarConference. 142 members and partners enjoyed a funpacked weekend.

The Wellington Provincial Fire Brigades Gold StarAssociation consists of members of the Fire Service whohave served their local community for twenty five years ormore. The Wellington Provincial region covers the LowerNorth Island. There are currently approximately 800 GoldStar members. Many of these members were volunteers.

Highlights of the conference included Ginette McDonald(Lynn of Tawa) giving a witty speech that brought tears oflaughter to many. The partners enjoyed a trip to the FrenchFair whilst the meeting for members was held. Saturdaynight involved a meal and dancing at the Anzac Hall.

Featherston V F BLife Member DesBarrow was electedPresident of theassociation at thisconference and wewish him well in hisnew position.

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Mission Without Borders

Mission without Borders is an International Christianorganisation founded in 1960. It is dedicated to serving thephysical, emotional and spiritual needs of the people of theUkraine, Moldavia and Romania.A number of Featherston folk knit for Operation Cover up inNew Zealand, who yearly send off Peggy Square Blanketsand clothing, i.e. Cardigans, Vests, Baby gear, Hats andmittens etc. which are sent on to Mission without Borders.Recently Liz Clarke from Taupo, who started the Peggysquare knitting in New Zealand 10 years ago, visitedFeatherston and spoke about the project. Babies and childrenare taken into an Orphanage usually for life and while thereare cared for, schooled and clothed. Each child is given theirown blanket and a toy, and clothed with the donated knitwear.The orphans usually stay until up to 17 years of age and aretrained for a job when they leave – if they can find work! Itis hard for us to understand the poverty in these areas.Would you wish to be involved in our knitting programme inFeatherston by donating wool or knitting? If so please ringMay Brown – Telephone 308 6912.The recent Blanket Raffle brought in over $300. to go towardsbuying more wool and the winner of the blanket was RoseClarkson.

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Featherston’s OwnWe would like to invite the Featherston Community to thelaunch of a heartfelt initiative called Featherston’s Own. Wewill be having a fundraising garage sale with a difference!Please join us for free cookies & tea / coffee while we shareour vision or just come poke around the garage treasures onSunday - 9 May 2010, from 1pm to 4pm. Sausages (availablefor purchase) will also be sizzling on a barbecue for thosewho are hungry.Featherston’s Own, is a charitable non-profit Trust which willbe operating from the Community Centre. Our focus will beon children’s items and their needs i.e. clothes, toys andfurniture. We envision expansion into refurbishment lessonsand sewing skills at a later date.So, from Stella, Karin and Mary; we look forward to seeingyou there!

School Holiday ProgrammeOnce again a successful School Holiday Programme was heldat the Assembly of God in Featherston. The programmeincluded making a Mosaic Tile, a glitter aquarium, baking cupcakes and icing them, making a chocolate log and painting aT-Shirt or a pillowcase. Thanks again to our wonderful helpers,Jocelyn, Zelda, Jan, and Jennifer.Convenors: May Brown – Diane Percival and Eileen Traill.Ps – Look out for our programme during the next SchoolHolidays – Each Monday Wednesday and Friday.

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Local Talent RecognizedThe Featherston hockey fraternity can be very proud of theachievements of one of its youngsters. Benedict vanWoerkom, a Year 13 student at Wairarapa College, has earnedselection in the 16 man Capital U21 team to contest theNational NZ U21 Tournament in Palmerston North in May.

Benedict began his hockey as a four year old, playing in a StTeresa’s School team the year before he started school. Sincethen he has represented the Wairarapa Association in everyage-group team, the highlight of which is undoubtedly coming2nd at National U15 Tournament in 2006. He has all theattributes of a striker – superb fitness, a natural ability to reada game and has incredible close dribbling skills.

He quickly established himself in thepowerful Wairarapa College 1st XIwhich has won the WellingtonSecondary Schools Premier 1 Gradecompetition three of the last fouryears. For the last two seasons he hasbeen a hard working member of theDalefield Senior Men’s team whichcompetes in the Wellington Premier 1Men’s Grade.

As a senior member of the eliteHockey Wairarapa AcademyBenedict’s dedication is an exampleto the other members. He enjoysgiving his time to help coach youngerplayers and pass on his knowledgeand experience.

Last year he gained a place in the Wellington Senior Men’steam who won their National Tournament, playing againstcurrent and former Blacksticks and scoring four goals in theprocess.

Recently his trial for the Capital U21 team pitted him againstplayers from Nelson, Wellington and the Wairarapa regions,all of whom were much older than him and he was successfulin gaining a place in this team. He will now take the field witha current NZ Blackstick, several junior Blacksticks and NZU18 Tiger Turf players who are all part of the Capital team,hoping to defend the title they won last year.Not too bad so far for a small town country boy!All those hours of training with family and friends at theFeatherston Turf have paid off. He would like to thank allthose who have helped him along the way as he strives tofulfill his aspirations of becoming a Blackstick one day!

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The Buzz from the RSAAnother month has passed us by. How time flies when you’rehaving fun. Speaking of fun, 8 of us recently went over the hillto watch the ‘Canes’ play the Sharks… It was all laughter &loud chatter when we left the club, but as we started ourjourney over the Rimutakas silence fell when I suddenlyannounced “I’ve never driven over here before!” Aww theygot over it, and I got them there safely. Everyone had a greattime, and I didn’t have to ‘baby-sit’A great turn-out for Soul 2 Soul. What a great Band. Thankyou members & visitors who attended… it was you that madethe night enjoyable. Dal & Fi from Mad Soundz will be runningour Karaoke evenings, once a month; the next one is Friday21 May at 8pm… So come on down & sing for me.Indoor Bowls has begun. Every Tuesday, 1pm & 7pm. We’dlove to see you there.Ladies afternoon Pool is every 2nd Tuesday at 1pm.Unfortunately there was a poor turn-out for the Pool Clubmeeting which means the Wednesday Pool Club is currentlydormant.Thursday night is Wine & Handle Club. Ask at the bar forinformation about joining & the benefits of being a member.Friday Trivia – no cost to enter but a whole lot of fun. MembersDraw is also Friday but you need to be here to win.Happy Hour is Saturday between 6pm – 7pm.For a great dining experience visit Messines Restaurant, OpenThurs-Sun from 5pm‘Who’s Who’: Members I will be running a competition &would like a copy of a photo of yourself in younger days (Nobaby pictures please). Please see me for more information.The AGM is being held on Sunday 16 May at 10am.Your attendance is important. Nomination forms are availableat the bar so please make sure these are filled out in plenty oftime.A big welcome to our new members, I look forward to seeingyou at the Club & I hope you enjoy our facilities. NewMembers & enquiries are always welcome. Come & see meat the Club about the benefits & how you can join.

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St Teresa’s News.Term 2 has started off on a positive note with two of ourYear 8 students attending a two-day Leadership Camp.Sandra and Jaimee were looking forward to spendingtime with other Year 8 students in the Wairarapa area,and learning the many skills and strategies required whenin a leadership role.

At the end of May the Year 8 students will be travelling toWellington to attend the Young Leaders Day which issponsored and organised by the Halogen Foundation. Thesedays are held through-out the country in the major cities andschools from as far as the Hawkes Bay and down to NelsonBay area come to Wellington for this day. The National YoungLeaders’ Days are an annual event initiated to develop studentleadership in schools and build a better future for youngpeople. This day is well worth attending for our senior studentsas the objectives are:

· INSPIRE students to make a positive contributionto their school.

· MOTIVATE students to be great leaders in theirarea of influence.

· EMPOWER students with practical skills ofbalancing study, school commitments and social lifeas well as managing the stress in these areas.

· PROMOTE the value of inspirational and positiverole models as examples to others, by exposingstudents to a diverse range of leaders and their viewson leadership.

· EDUCATE students about the need to grow inknowledge and practical skills in the areas ofexcellence and leadership.

· CONNECT students with other students from otherschools and develop long term support networks.

This day is well worth attending for our senior students.

Catholic Schools Day is being held around the country onWednesday 19th May and in the Wairarapa this day is beingcelebrated in Featherston. Chanel Year 7 & 8, St Patricksand St Marys will come to Featherston for a day of funactivities which will start with a liturgy in the Anzac Hall. Thetheme for this day is “BE the Change”

Littlies Love Language is a programme that has beenintroduced to the school in which adults come and talk andplay language games with our young students. If you areinterested in assisting with this programme please contact theschool office – 308 9064.

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With her baby due in just over a month, 17-year-old JaynieAbbis from the South Wairarapa thought she’d left it too lateto get along to any kind of birth education classes. Then hermidwife told her about the small group sessions run especiallyfor young mums by antenatal educator Michelle Thomas. Nowshe’s happy about the information and support she’s got fromthe sessions and feels much better prepared for what’s ahead.

Michelle organised a shorter series of sessions for Jaynie andclassmate Joanna Wong Pown, another young mum whosebaby is due at about the same time. “The classes with Michelleare good because you get to talk about things one-on-oneand it’s really relaxed’” says Joanna. “Also, these classes fitin really well for me because they’re during the day and thatmakes getting transport a lot easier.”

Michelle’s classes are designed especially for young mums,usually one-hour daytime sessions over a six week period.There’s no boring lectures, no big fuss – just great support,clear information and lots of laughs. “It’s an environment thatyoung mums feel really safe in,” Michelle says. “Many of thepregnancies are unplanned and often these young womenaren’t supported by their partners. They bring along their mumor a good friend to the classes and those people will be theirsupport person. Their lives are often very complex and weare very open to what’s going on for them. We don’t makeany judgements here, we just focus on making sure they getall the information they need and find out about how they canget help and support after the baby arrives.”

Both Jaynie and Joanna think that the free classes are a reallygood option for young pregnant women in the Wairarapa.“It’s good to learn about this, especially if it’s your first, justso you know,” says Jaynie. “If you learn about things now, soit’s not all so new once you’ve had the baby. I didn’t realisehow much there was to talk through. Some people mightthink ‘I don’t need to know all that stuff,’ but it would bepretty scary going in to labour and not knowing what’shappening or how to handle it.”

As well as covering what to expect in labour, Michelle talksabout ways of coping with a newborn and what things mightbe like in those early weeks of parenting. She gives tips onsleeping and breastfeeding and gives her young mumsinformation about how and where they can get help if theyneed it once the baby has arrived.

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NEWS FROM GREYTOWNLIFECARE

Our Open Day on Saturday 10th April was a great success.The day was beautiful and allowed our Residents and manyVisitors to sit outside and enjoy the superb entertainment from“Park 9” and Roy Bambry. A BBQ lunch was provided for,for all our guests.We celebrated StPatrick’s Day witha competition forthe Best costume -Resident’s andBest Costume –Staff. It was atough decision forthe judges butthere could only beone winner in eachsection – thesebeing ThelmaWilmshurst (Residents) and Christine Gibbons (Staff)Residents were entertained by Mary Clarke who sang sometraditional Irish songs with the Residents joining in. An Irishquiz kept everyone guessing followed by a BBQ lunch.

Resident’s enjoy their weekly games of indoor Bowls andfor a change we are planning a game of Outdoor Bowls atthe Greytown Bowling Club in the near future. A trip to TuiBrewery and the lodge at Mt Holdsworth are also in theplanning stages. We have enjoyed visits to Wharekaka Home,Arbor House and Roseneath this last month. Thank you againfor your hospitality.

We are always grateful to our Entertainers that perform duringour “Happy Hour” on Friday afternoons. Feel free to join usfor this social occasion. We have an Open Door Policy andeveryone is always welcome to visit Greytown Lifecare atany time.

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COMMIT TO FUN, FITNESS &SPORT

Feddy Fantails women’s football club invites you to playsoccer this winter, Tuesday nights, 7:30 pm, Featherstonartificial turf. You must register your interest with Angie Smith (manager)at 308 6646 or 308 6085. Limited to twenty players.The start date is dependent on registration numbers. All abilities welcome. $30 for 10 weeks of fun and fitness.Spread the word and get registered! Feddy Fantails are sponsored by the Tin Hut.

Bell Street….A Tribute to Featherston.

Former Featherston musician Bernard Carey has written amusical tribute to the street he used to call home-Bell Street.

His hometown buddy Carl Evenson, now of Lower Hutttogether with two other friends, Wellington musician StellaClyde and Aucklander Regan Bell have joined him to formthe Bell Street Band.

Bernard and Carl were well known in Featherston asmembers of the “Kal-Q-Lated” band. Carl later moved toUpper Hutt and became lead singer for the chart bustingband “The Fourmyula” which won the New ZealanderEntertainers of the Year award in 1970, and their tune“Nature” was voted New Zealand’s greatest pop song in2001.

Bernard and Carl travel led overseas with their respectivebands and then returned to New Zealand where they keptpursuing their careers as musicians. However they have neverforgotten their musical or family roots which are inFeatherston.Bernard said Bell Street is symbolic because it is where helived also where he went to school, went to church, used topractice music in his new tin shed, play gigs at the ANZACHall, spend hours at the swimming baths which were acrossthe bottom of Bell Street in Hickson Street and visit the railwaycrossing with it’s view of the nearby Railway Station.

The railway played a big part in his very early life, as hisfather, Norman Carey, was an engine driver at Cross Creekspending his days driving Fell Engines up and down thefamous Rimutaka Incline.

Bernard says the CD “Bell Street” could be classified as“Contemporary Rock”. It is on sale at the Fell Museum for$10.

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Five years of waiting have been worth it.Well done to all those involved in creatingthis valuable asset to our town.

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Featherston Beautification GroupWe have been busy over the last couple of month withworking bees to tidy the Fell museum gardens. Some of theplants especially the Flaxes had taken over and smotheredother plants. We still have a couple more beds to tidy up.But it is a start.

If you are interested in joining the team we hold our meetingson the third Thursday of every month at the Fell Museum.

Next meeting: 20th May at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.

If you are not into meetings but would like help out or knowmore about the activities of the group. Please call or emailPeter.

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Cross Creek Blues ClubOur club night on 7th April was another great success with afull house of Blues Rock and Jazz enthusiasts.Club membersgave a good account of themselves with Gerrard Hayes, his8 year old daughter Meagan (great drumming) and TonyPenman starting the evening off.Guest Artist Shayn Hurricane Wills was all we expected himto be with his expert guitar and harmonica playing that keptthe crowd toe tapping through to the end of his last tune.The guest artist for the 5th of May session will be our oldfavourite from Paekakariki “Al Witham” Al has been describedas a brilliant guitarist with a voice lying somewhere betweenJohnny Cash, Tom Waites, and a bag of gravelly cement. Hislatest CD “Faultlines” crafted in November last year with thehelp of some of Wellingtons top musicians including “WayneMason” is selling well.Our June2nd session will have a full programme of membersonly giving the entertainment .The last time we did this provedto be a real winner as the local talent is quite outstanding.Both these sessions will start at 7-30pm at our club venue“The Tin Hut” Tauherinikau $2 members $5 Non members.If you want two great nights out in May and June, be there.

Attention.

Kaiwaiwai Indoor Bowling club has an enjoyable afternooneach Tuesday in the R.S.A. Clubrooms.Just what you are looking for to fill in an afternoon.We began on 13 April, and we run from 1 pm to 3.30pm.Come along and join us. All welcome.

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Attention All Featherston DogOwners

Have you seen the new Dog Park? It is located next to thetransfer station on Johnson Street. This is the perfect placeto take your dog and let them have a good old run aroundand not worry about them taking off down the street. Thearea is completely fenced and there is a water trough locatedalong the fence line next to the green waste area. As fundingbecomes available the intention is to add some seating areasand shade.

Also, I hope you have seen the new signage at the SportsFields (Card Reserve). Over the years there have been anumber of complaints regarding dogs on the sports fields,ranging from doggie do’s to intimidating behaviour.

The Sports fields are now off limits for dogs, the fine is$750.00. All dogs must be leashed when taken out walking,please remember to have a plastic bag on you for the timesyour dog can not hold on!

History books can be fusty or fun and there is nodoubt that Mike Beckett’s look at life in Featherstonover the years is the latter. The book bounces throughMike’s life, growing up in a small town where you kneweverybody and everybody knew you.

Those of a similar age as Mike will smile as they tripdown memory lane. Others will gain a humorous insight tolife as it was then, not just before IPods and cell phones butwhen not all houses even had electricity, most people went tochurch and women weren’t allowed in public bars.

The tale is simple but covers lives that survived thehardships of war to see New Zealand prosper. It’s an easyread and a entertaining way to spend an evening or two.Adrienne Staples Mayor South Wairarapa

In this lively book Mike Beckett gently takes us in handand leads us through the enchantments of Featherston’spast. We see more than fifty years of the town’s characters,both minor and major, and we are given insight into the delightsof growing up as a shopkeeper’s son. We share the travailsof youthful exuberance and the more sobering experiences ofbecoming a shopkeeper. We experience the complications ofbeing a provincial newspaper proprietor - and join Mike as heassumed the high office of South Wairarapa District Councillor.Through the journey, Mike allows us an affectionate look atthe workings of the small-town that guards the gateway to theWairarapa.Gareth Winter Archivist Wairarapa Archive

Outdoor Bowls NewsMens Junior Champ Pairs R. Simonson (S) C. Grimwood,Mens Champ of Champ Singles Les O‘Donovan. HandicapSingles L. O‘Donovan. Ola Scott Women Drawn Triples R.Clement (S) D. Traynor, J. Henderson. Nancy Duffy WomensDrawn Pairs D. Barrow (S) L. Greene. Dale Anderson ClubDrawn 4s D. Barrow (S). Z. Ahpene, N. Shirkey, D. Walsh.Brett Singles Jean Monk.March 9th the Club held the windup of the Twilite BowlsWinners were; Section A 1st Nitpickers, 2nd R.S.A B 3rdCindyz.Section B 1st Young Guns, 2nd R.S.A. A 3rd Lions.Good Sports were Lioness B, and Windy Farm Trotters.April 4th the club held Grbavac Open Combi 4s Winners 1stD. Richards Mstn2nd Muzzy S/End, 3rd P. Musson Fstn, 4th M. Tregurtha Grey.April 17th held there closing day playing the Ola and Mac Scottdrawn Pairs.There was a good turnout of players and a brilliant day. Winnerswere Doug Bennett (S), Zeta AhpeneWe would like to thank our sponsors, Who are Wairarapa.Building Society, Cindyz, Omega Aluminum, Makaia andGumpy Campbell. Without these we would not have a Club.

Results Easter Raffle 1st No.297 D. Blake. 2nd No.366Ianthe Seator. 3rd No.190 Cliff Grimwood.

Thankyou all for your support.

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Greetings from the Featherston Community Centre. What’s new?

From Her Corner 2010!: The Featherston CommunityCentre has teamed up with the Wairarapa Women’s Centreto bring you From Her Corner 2010, an autumn speaker’sseries. Our first evening featured Homeopathy & Hormoneswith Claire Bleakley, and was a great success.

Next up is Corrinne Oliver who will be speaking on PersonalDevelopment and Assertiveness. Tutoring “Self Awarenessprogrammes for Women & Teens, she will discuss theimportance of standing up for ourselves and why wesometimes need to ruffle a few feathers.

From Her Corner runs on the 3rd Tuesday of the month @7.30pm for April, May & June. All are welcome to attendand entry is by gold coin donation. The talks are scheduledto begin at 7.30pm followed by discussion and supper. We’vegot a great group of Speakers lined up to cover severalinteresting topics. Mark the dates & keep an eye out forfliers & more information!

Arthritis Clinic: The next FREE Arthritis Clinic is scheduledfor Wednesday May 5thth from 1-4pm. Limited spacesavailable, as several of the May appointments are alreadytaken! Contact the Community Centre to book yourappointment with Shay the Arthritis Educator.

Baha’i Children’s Classes: Join Leyla and Scott for Baha’ichildren’s classes Sunday mornings in the Art Room10.30 –11.30am from April 25th to June 27th. . Stories, music, art,and games form a key part of these classes. The childrenexplore ways in which they can contribute to society. Parentsare welcome to stay during the class. For more informationemail Leyla, leyla.neilsen@gmail.comRed Cross 1st Aid Courses for 2010: The Red Cross will be returning to the FeatherstonCommunity Centre in May to hold their 2 - day basic andrefreshercourses. The next course is set for Wednesday May26th; contact the Community Centre to book.

Society for Creative Anachronism: Have you everwanted to be a night in shining armour fighting for the honourof your consort? Recreate the games, feasts, tournaments,courtesy and chivalry of the Middle Ages and Rennaissance’sThis group gets together on the May 1st from 2-5pm. Formore details and to register your interest, contact Robyn atrobyn@paradise.gen.nz or ring 308 8887

and suitable for all abilities. Start dates and times to bedetermined by the group. Contact the Community Centre,308 8239 or fsn.comcen@xtra.co.nz to register your interest.

Swish Schwap Winter Clothing Swap: You’ve read aboutit in the papers & maybe seen it on TV or the internet. Nowwe’re bringing you our version of the Clothing Swap. For a$5 donation to the Community Centre you can update andrefresh your Winter wardrobe! Bring your good quality clothes& accessories in & swap. We are going to operate on a Onein/One out basis. Featherstonians are all shapes & sizes, sothere is bound to be something for everyone.Sunday May 30th from 1-4

Southern Exposure: Tune in to 92.7 Arrow FM at noon onMay 20th & 28th to hear the next LIVE edition of theCommunity Centre’s Southern Exposure programme. Yep,that’s right, the Featherston programmes are now airing LIVEfrom the Community Centre. In addition to some great music,listen to programmes from the South Wairarapa Adult LearningAssociation, Southern Exposure from the FeatherstonCommunity Centre, St. Teresa’s School updates, WairarapaOrganics, DejaVu with Angie, Migrant Life with Mel & Liza,and Migrant Mumblings with Lisa. You can also listen via theinternet by going to http://www.arrowfm.co.nz and thenclicking LISTEN LIVE.

Ongoing Classes/Groups: Art Expression, Baha’iChildren’s Classes, Children’s Chess & Board Games,Creative Memories, From Her Corner Speaker’s Series,Feldenkrais, Mah Jong, Meditation Series, Needlework &Crafts, Quilting, Tai Chi, Trim & Tone, Ukulele Jam Sessions,Yoga

Ongoing Services: King St. Drop-in Art Sessions,WINZ,Te Puni Kokiri, Wairarapa Community Law Centre, NarcoticsAnonymous The Featherston Community Centre offers facilities to publicand private users who require a meeting place for ongoing orone-off events, activities or classes. Our goal is to serve asthe hub of Featherston’s social, educational, and recreationalservices – used, valued and supported by the entire community. The Featherston Community Centre is wanting to add to itslist of ongoing classes and services. If you’ve got a greatidea for a class, seminar, workshop, or event then WE’DLOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU: Visit us 14 WakefieldStreet Ring us : 06 308 8239 Fax us 06 308 5541 E-mail us :fsn.comcen@xtra.co.nz

Wednesday Night Yoga Classes: For those of you whocan’t make it to the Saturday morning yoga classes, comejoin Nicki on Wednesday evenings in our Kowhai room. TheseWednesday evening yoga sessions are set to start mid May,