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My publishing name for my books and services and another branch of my creative activities found on this website.
SWIRLD BOOKS offers publishing services for anyone considering a book project.
Select the SWIRLD BOOKS LOGO on the left, to go to www.swirldbooks.com for more information. To see my catalogue of books on this site, select here.
Henley Lake from Wasteland to Wetland
Stories from the voices of the community relating to a well loved man-made lake and park in Masterton. Includes the history, events and activities and the people both past and present who helped to create this successful and long desired natural resource for everyone in the community.
The content was provided by over 70 contributors from the local community who generously donated text, photographs and artworks.
Stories from the voices of the community relating to a well loved man-made lake and park in Masterton. Includes the history, events and activities and the people both past and present who helped to create this successful and long desired natural resource for everyone in the community.
The content was provided by over 70 contributors from the local community who generously donated text, photographs and artworks.
A Community Oasis
Nestled on the outskirts of Masterton in the Wairarapa sits an extensive man-made lake and park created from derelict land. Though once destined to become a Disneyland-style 'Aquatic Playground', hoping to attract thousands of visitors, Henley Lake has evolved into a magnificent oasis of a more natural kind.
Living in a town far from the coastline, Masterton's residents greatly value this generous expanse of water, as well as the network of walking trails and the flourishing biodiversity found at Henley Lake. Thousands of visitors continue to be drawn to its beautiful setting, making it a focal point in the Wairarapa for nearly 25 years.
The story of Henley Lake, told here by the community in text and image, acknowledges the early planners and developers, celebrates the people behind the scenes and highlights the present day popularity of this great asset.
Living in a town far from the coastline, Masterton's residents greatly value this generous expanse of water, as well as the network of walking trails and the flourishing biodiversity found at Henley Lake. Thousands of visitors continue to be drawn to its beautiful setting, making it a focal point in the Wairarapa for nearly 25 years.
The story of Henley Lake, told here by the community in text and image, acknowledges the early planners and developers, celebrates the people behind the scenes and highlights the present day popularity of this great asset.
Universal Themes:
- Focus on people, those who make the world go around - 'Volunteers'.
- Celebrates human characteristics and attitudes of creativity, perseverance, dedication,
committment and charity.
- Appreciating biodiversity and nature and natural settings - and how they benefit us.
- Enviornmental focus and education outside the classroom
- New Zealand slice of life and references, recreational activities.
- Successful community-led projects.
- Focus on people, those who make the world go around - 'Volunteers'.
- Celebrates human characteristics and attitudes of creativity, perseverance, dedication,
committment and charity.
- Appreciating biodiversity and nature and natural settings - and how they benefit us.
- Enviornmental focus and education outside the classroom
- New Zealand slice of life and references, recreational activities.
- Successful community-led projects.
"Henley Lake Park is one of two premier parks we have in Masterton."
Rosanne Heyes - Masterton District Council Parks and Open Spaces Officer
Rosanne Heyes - Masterton District Council Parks and Open Spaces Officer
...SOME ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS....