Tag: Featherston

ReCooper8 in September – Susie Wilkins, The Handsome Family, and Kokomai Arts Fest!

September 19, 2013

Thursday 19th September @ 8pm Sunday 22nd September @ 10pm Thursday 26th September @ 8pm 92.7FM or click ‘listen live’ at Arrow FM Every once in a while you hear a singing voice that makes your spine tingle.  And the effect isn’t limited to one genre of music.  They could be singing soaring ballads, dramatic … More ReCooper8 in September – Susie Wilkins, The Handsome Family, and Kokomai Arts Fest!

Lots to look forward to on Arrow FM, 92.7FM!

September 17, 2013

Tune into 92.7FM this Thursday, 19th September, and catch up with some great local content from the South Wai!  We’ve got a great new monthly show aimed at mums with young children brought to you by Tiff North, Plunket’s Community Support Liaison Officer for the Wairarapa.  The show’s title, Cold Tea and Laundry Piles, reflects the … More Lots to look forward to on Arrow FM, 92.7FM!

Katie Beattie – Positive for Featherston!

September 3, 2013

Here’s a chance to hear Katie Beattie, local Featherston resident, talking about why she is standing for the Featherston Community Board at this year’s local body elections, and what she hopes to bring to the role and to our community if she is successfully elected. Katie is one of seven candidates standing for the Featherston … More Katie Beattie – Positive for Featherston!

16 Wairarapa writers in “16” for National Poetry Day, August 16

August 7, 2013

Here’s a press release from local poet and organiser of this year’s events for National Poetry Day, Madeleine Slavick.  I hope you will support this fantastic event, which is bringing local, homegrown poetry to the people:  16 Wairarapa writers in “16” for National Poetry Day, August 16 Sixteen Wairarapa writers from Cape Palliser to Pahiatua … More 16 Wairarapa writers in “16” for National Poetry Day, August 16

ReCooper8 July: The One where Lucy Goes On and On about being on Holiday

July 16, 2013

For those of a chilly disposition, look away now, because July’s edition of ReCooper8 is one big holiday BOAST!  I’ll even confess to pre-recording some of the show in my mum’s back garden in what can only be described as rather hot temperatures!  Tune in to 92.7FM (or listen live at Arrow FM) at 8pm … More ReCooper8 July: The One where Lucy Goes On and On about being on Holiday

The spotlight is on our entrepreneurs!

April 26, 2013

Back in December I wrote about the fabulous retail opportunities emerging in Featherston, and I’m thrilled to report that the buzz continues!  Hats off to the Wairarapa Times Age for publishing two great stories about two great business women – Emma McCleary of Emma Makes and Maeve Finnegan, the force behind Goodsocks!  Learn more about … More The spotlight is on our entrepreneurs!

Delicious Autumn! Listen again to my interview with Jen Olson

April 26, 2013

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” George Eliot* In April, ReCooper8 featured my interview with local artist and musician, Jen Olson.  I’m very pleased to make it available here for your listen again pleasure!  My thanks again … More Delicious Autumn! Listen again to my interview with Jen Olson

ReCooper8 This Month: Meet Richard Clark and Simon Fleck

March 19, 2013

ReCooper8 this month airs: On Thursday, 21st March, at 8pm On Sunday, 24th March, at 10pm and On Thursday, 28th March, at 8pm 92.7FM locally, or click listen live here   Tune in to 92.7FM (or click ‘listen live’ here) at 8pm on Thursday 21st March for a crash course from award winning film editor, … More ReCooper8 This Month: Meet Richard Clark and Simon Fleck