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from Beagle Weekender Vol 236 December 3rd 2021

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Dear Beagle Editor, What future for the so-called “Nature Coast’’?

Will it be a re rement village inhabited by ci zens who come here to escape the turmoil and crowding of the ci es and wish to live in harmony with nature? Perhaps “Suburbia by the Sea” with families, affordable housing, schools, hospitals, houses, parks, schools and shops. It could become a playground of the rich, with expensive restaurants, and grand holiday homes. Maybe a tourist des na on with ar ficial natural a rac ons enhanced by entertainment venues and souvenir shops. Or will it become a combina on of all things that results in the largely undeveloped region of the Dalmeny/Narooma region becoming another “Gold Coast” from which the conserva onists and small village lovers wish to escape? All this can be made possible by a local council which has responsibility for far more than roads, rates, bridges and taxes, and which has already made the decision to bulldoze large areas of bushland for housing development. Times have changed and our unique flora and fauna are at risk. Will the new council to be elected on the 4th December give more considera on to the natural world on which we all ul mately depend, and protect areas of natural bush that provide vital animal habitat and are good for the soul. Elect councillors who will protect our natural environment and SAVE THE TREES. Susan Cru enden

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Norfolk Island Pine It was our first Christmas tree Measuring up to my knee I planted it long ago, Never expec ng it to grow To such a spectacular height, Guarding other trees from sight. Birds jump from branch to branch Chasing each other for a chance To find shelter and some bugs Among the leaves and be snug. Summer comes and leaves turn brown Dropping them to the ground But my Norfolk con nues to grow Standing steadfast, as winds blow. A boy climbs up with Christmas lights Every December, ligh ng the night With Christmas spirit to bring some smiles To family and neighbours for a while... And a er that it remains evergreen Ready to bring cheer, for yet, another year! By Mary Murray

art Mandy Hillson at Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Mandy's art explores the concept of place. For Mandy, Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 placemaking is building the communal capacity for people to thrive with each other and the natural world. Using the papermaking process, Mandy's work reflects a collec ve, personal or historical narra ve of a specific face. She harvests the plants from that place, then cuts, cooks, and some mes dyes the fibre, and then makes a pulp. By using paint with paper pulp and manipula ng the fibre Mandy is able to achieve different quali es in her works. Handmade card by Mandy Hillson Cost: Free Open: 9am-4pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Exhibi on dates: Now un l Friday 31 December 2021. Where: Visitor Centre, Eurobodalla Regional Garden, 489 Princes Highway Batemans Bay. More info: T: 4471 2544

SoArt Narooma presents S cking Together

S cking Together is a group exhibi on by The Ar ul 9, local female mosaic ar sts who share the passion of making mosaics. The exhibi on focuses on tradi onal and modern mosaics and showcases a wide range of materials including, stained glass, smal , le, recycled jewellery and up-cycled china. Cost: Free Where: SoArt Gallery, 92 Campbell Street, Narooma Exhibi on dates: Saturday 11 to Wednesday 15 December 2021. Opening hours: 10am-4pm, daily.

The St Cecilia Youth Music Scholarships have tradi onally been awarded at a concert closest to the birth of St Cecilia in late November. However this year due to COVID restric ons we have moved the concert to Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Sunday 5 December 2021 commencing at 3.00pm at St Bernard’s church David Street, Batehaven. Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Tickets are available at the door – $10 adults. Persons 18 years and below free. It is hoped many of St Cecilia's supporters take this opportunity to listen to performances from their award recipients. List of finalists Darcy Coppin (Moruya), singing O'Shea Clohesy (Broulee), piano Amelie Ziino (Merimbula), violin Chantelle Benne (Tathra), violin Alyssa Gould (Bega), violin Damia O'Loughlin (Broulee), clarinet Maxine Wilson (Surf Beach), piano Kaitlyn Lenihan (Kianga), singing Josh Vanze (Long Beach), piano Sam Peate (Tuross Head), guitar and singing Kalani Scognamiglio (Catalina), recorder

Right: Damia O'Loughlin..... Broulee...clarinet

O'Shea Clohesy....Broulee .. piano Maxine Wilson....Surf Beach...piano

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The Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre presents Eurobodalla Art Prize Winner Raewyn Lawrence.

Please join us for the opening night of Eurobodalla Art Prize Winner Raewyn Lawrence's exhibi on on Friday 17 December, 2021 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. The main event image features The 2020 Basil Sellers Art Prize, Opening speeches will commence at Eurobodalla prize winner; Raewyn Lawrence, Smoke, 2020, oil on approximately 6pm. canvas, 76 x 91cm. Moruya-based ar st Raewyn will be in a endance at The Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre, which features from Saturday 18 December to Sunday 30 January, 2022. In 2020, Raewyn was awarded Eurobodalla Shire Council’s acquisi ve Eurobodalla Ar st Prize for her work Smoke, which was captured as a moment of quiet a er the horror and devasta on of the bushfire season. The coveted prize also awarded Raewyn the opportunity to have her solo exhibi on featured in the Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre program for 2021. Most of Raewyn's art is presented through the medium of paint and her subjects range from landscape to figura ve works. Raewyn has said: "Living on the New South Wales south coast, I find it impossible not to feel in awe of the beauty of the natural world. The light and colours that are constantly changing are an endless source of inspira on. Another rich resource is our local history and folklore, both indigenous and colonial. I have also been enjoying transla ng to canvas some more personal work that explores emo ons and events from my own life and family history. I enjoy pain ng from the solitude of the studio, a place where produc vity can blend with cups of tea and contempla on." For more informa on about this exhibi on, the Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre and upcoming exhibi ons please visit: h ps://thebas.com.au/

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Congo Cra s, is holding its 36th Annual Exhibi on, showcasing a diverse range of func onal and decora ve stoneware ceramics and pain ngs on canvas. Congo Cra s Gallery opened in 1980, and has been con nuously exhibi ng works ever since. All the ceramics and pain ngs have been created by Jim Simms in his Congo studio, and he has been working in the arts for over forty years. Strongly influenced by Japanese, Korean and Chinese ceramics, Jim con nues to produce a range of beau ful pieces, and is noted for the quality of his glazes. Each year he experiments with new ma and gloss finishes, resul ng in a varied and stunning pale e of rich and more subtle colourings. Each wood-fired piece is uniquely burnished by the ash and flames of the firing. Jim has many happy local, na onal and interna onal clients who have admired and collected his work over a number of years. The gallery will con nue to be open six days per week (closed Tuesday) un l January 31, 2022, 11am to 5pm.

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Stuart Whitelaw "Walking with Canvas" show Gallery Bodalla

As restric ons are easing Stuart Whitelaw’s latest beau ful exhibi on will be hung ready for viewing in Gallery Bodalla this coming weekend. Opening mes are: From 25 November to 5 December Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm and by appointment. In line with Covid safe prac ces numbers in the Gallery at one me are limited, and signing in, wearing a mask and proof of vaccina on cer ficate are condi ons of entry. Remember you can also view the show at www.gallerybodalla.com.au For all inquiries and purchases please call 0421 238 174 or email gallerybodalla@gmail.com

South Coast Pastel Society ar sts meet the challenge to produce a Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 work based on the theme “Spring” By Alex Gower The members of South Coast Pastel Society have been busy throughout Spring. COVID lockdowns meant that the Society’s Spring exhibi on had to be cancelled. That wasn’t going to stop this group of keen ar sts from ge ng on with the ac vity they love – pain ng with pastels. The commi ee set a theme of “spring” and challenged members to create and submit their work based on this theme.

There were no limita ons. The ar st was encouraged to choose their own subject and style. The only guidance was “be crea ve”. Well, as you can see from the examples here, the challenge was met and exceeded. Some of these works may be on display at the society’s summer exhibi on en tled “An Explora on in Mixed Media and Pastels” to be held from 21 to 30 January 2022 at the Batemans Bay Surf Club, George Bass Drive, Malua Bay. More details of this exhibi on can be found at www.southcoastpastelsociety.com. Follow the South Coast Pastel Society on Facebook at h ps:// www.facebook.com/SouthCoastPastelSocietyInc/