Reading—con nues

democra cally. Tense was one decision that engendered considerable discussion before we had a majority in favour of wri ng in the present tense. We also needed to research the se ng and the period, to avoid errors of geography, and anachronisms such as having characters saying ‘OK’ or drinking coffee.

We experienced plenty of hold-ups, some for happy reasons, others not so happy, such as serious illnesses and family emergencies. Then, of course, Covid arrived. Luckily, we had agreed that we didn’t need a deadline. There were many read-throughs and some me-consuming re-writes. Three of us took on edi ng as we wrote. Gradually, the novella became a novel. Most differences of opinion regarding the plot were resolved easily and amicably. The ending was the hardest to resolve – some wanted all loose ends died, some didn’t. So, we compromised with a few of each.

I took on the final slog of re-edi ng, forma ng for prin ng and fixing the inevitable glitches. Of course, some of those glitches remain in the final version, which was published in 2022. But I think we can be proud of it. We are now considering readying it for epublishing when we have some spare me.

Since we embarked on ‘The Light’, Rhonda has published ‘Hessian’, Judy has published ‘Watermelon Days’, a collec on of memoir and short stories and Stafford has a third book, ‘Pregenesis’, climate/science fic on set in Antarc ca, ready for publica on.

If you are interested in finding out more about any of these books or would like to purchase copies, please email the authors:

Rhonda: yarandoo@skymesh.com.au

Judy: turnersparadise@gmail.com

Stafford: staffordray@optusnet.com.au

And for ‘The Light’, email me at gillian1951@bigpond.com

Gillian Macnamara

Winter theatre in the Moruya Red Door Hall.

2 x 1 Act short plays at the end of Aug/early Sept in the Red Door Hall.

5 shows only with seating for 50 at each show. Tickets on Sale this week - see attached poster for details.

"A Chip in the Sugar"

- wonderful to be staging this terrific monologue written by Alan Bennett. Delighted to have the talented Robin Aylot back on stage in this Talking Heads classic written for the BBC.

"Lost and Found"

- written and directed by Jacky Spahr, an award winning director and actor from Canberra, who now calls Moruya home. Pleased to be premiering this short Pinteresque style one act play, which focuses on courage within relationships.

Dates: Fri 7pm 25 Aug + Sat 4pm 26 Aug + Sun 27 Aug 2pm Matinee + Fri 7pm Sept 1 + Sat 7pm Sept 2.

Last week I wrote about the importance of ensuring we are taking good quality supplements.

One of the new ranges introduced into our store recently is the Core Botanicals range. This range has been released by herbalist Paul Keough. Paul was the co-founder of the Fusion Health range which he sold some time ago. I have known Paul for over 20 years and have great respect for Paul not only as a herbalist but also as a very ethical businessman. It therefore goes without saying, I was extremely excited when I heard Paul was releasing a new herbal range.

It was no surprise to me to find that Paul had now gone to the next level with his new herbal range developing a special extraction process which concentrated the active botanical compounds to a strength three times greater than the usual strength of liquid medicines available in Australia and overseas. Paul has always been someone who would strive for excellence in the creation of his formulas, as well as the quality of the herbs.

He tells me his new Core Botanicals range of concentrated herbal extracts represents the pinnacle of his 35year career in formulating and producing quality herbal medicines which deliver the benefits of traditional multi-herb formulations, in a convenient all in one liquid extract form.

Paul also emphasises the importance of manufacturing his herbal formulations in Australia. He believes Australian herbal medicine standards are world-leading with internationally respected, rigorous regulatory controls and manufacturing systems. At this stage the Core Botanicals range is limited to 4 formulas, however there are other formulas in the pipeline and no doubt this range will expand over time with more new and exciting formulations. The current formulas are -

Astradefen Immune Tonic. An East-West formula combining two restorative tonic herbs – Astragalus, traditionally used in Chinese medicine to support the immune system to fight illness and promote immune defence. Siberian Ginseng to help relieve tiredness, fatigue and feeling of weakness, plus assisting with recovery.

Immudefen Cold & Flu Tonic. An East-West formula of Echinacea and Chinese herbs with Echinacea supporting our body’s immune system to fight illness. This formula also relieves symptoms of common cold and flu, reducing the severity of symptoms of mild upper respiratory infections and mild tonsilitis. It may also relieve nasal congestion plus reduce the relieve mild bronchial coughs.

Respidefen Cough Medicine. This is a traditional Chinese medicine to relieve coughing and dissolve clear phlegm. Aster, Cynanchi and Balloon Flower are traditionally used in Chinese medicine to relieve mild production bronchial mucous congestion.

Allerdefen Allergy Medicine. The traditional Chinese herbs used in this formula may assist in the management of symptoms of hayfever (allergic rhinitis), mild eczema and dermatitis and skin hives.

Note: Leading brands of consumer liquid extracts provide a potency equivalent to 500mg of dry herbs/mL. Core Botanicals liquid extracts provide potency equivalent to 1500mg of dry herbs/mL. Yes, that’s THREE times more!!

Moruya Womens Golf Results

Wednesday, 16th August

Perfect weather with cloudless blue skies saw 22 players turn out to play a 2BBB. As reflected by the scores it was a closely contested event with the winner’s circle achieving fantastic scores.

1st Place: Joan Hosking & Vicki Goodwin with 44 points

2nd Place: Jan Lumsden & Barbara Kennedy with 42 points on C/B

Pace Getters

Val Nixon & Shirley Noy (42 C/B), Val Moore ( photo Right) & Barbara Roberts (41) Noelene Cowdroy & Marilyn Bingham (40)

Etlc 2023

Beau ful winter sunshine today embraced the ladies play across the Eurobodalla., Some of the matches were very close with only games in it for the win. Match results, Division 1, Bay Babes won 8 sets, against Moruya Nil sets, Narooma won 6 sets, against Tuross 2 sets, Tomakin had a BYE, Division 2, Narooma Gold won 7 sets, against Broulee Brolgas 1 set, Tomakin won 5 sets, against Broulee Flamingos 3 sets, Bay Breeze won 5 sets, against Bay Waves 3 sets, Tomkatz won 7 sets, against Swans 1 set, Kaeren Sutherland ETLC Secretary, 49 games, 12 games, 45 games, 29 games, 44 games, 22 games, 39 games, 38 games, 36 games, 34 games, 46 games, 14 games

Broulee Runners

Wed 16th 2023

An excellent turn out for this evening’s run with 50 runners and walkers. It certainly was a family event.

Leading the charge was mum and the four Gunn boys: Katrina Birks and her three children; the three Richards boys; the three Bissell boys; mum and the two Mackay boys; the two Shannon boys; Scott and Sophie Carver; Stephen and Caitlin Seidel; Jackie and Anthony Snowball and Otis and Elise Remling.

In the 2-kilometres personal best times were recorded by Violet Turner, Reggie Winter, Alyssa and Katrina Birks, Otis and Elise Remling and Julie Amphlett. In the 3-kilometres Angus Delaney smashed his personal best.

In the 4-kilometres personal best times were recorded by Brad Turner, Henry Bissell, and Kelita Bourke Ross Wilson made a very welcome come back.

He is one of the originals having had his first run in February 2008.

Narooma Ladies Golf results

On a beau ful winter day, Wednesday 16th August, 28 entrants competed in the NSW Bowl 4BBB Stableford event.

Jan Boxsell and Jane Blomfield came in with an amazing 48 points.

Pam Shepherd and Marion Brooks also had an impressive score of 45 points.

Ball run down went to the following teams. Di Wilkes and Jenny Walker - 43 points Lisa Beveridge and Marlene Hunt - 42 points Marita Harriss and Jenny McIntyre - 41 points on C/B

Right: Some of the ladies who competed in the 4BBB

Jan Boxsell, Jenny Walker, Jane Blomfield, Chris Hendra, Sylvia Donohoe.

Narooma Men’s Bowls Social Bowls Winners’ Circle

On Wednesday we had six rinks of triples. Winners, decided by Lucky Rinks, were Peter Dillon, Peter Hattam and Terry Lewis (skip) who were on top of their game to lead 16 to eight after 11 ends and kept John Voytas, Tony Gors and Rob Coulson (skip) at bay in the second half to take their match 23 to 20. Second place went to Rex Dunn, Garry Burke and Les Waldock (skip) who had a low scoring lead of nine to six after 11 ends and after a similar second half of close scores they won their match 18 to 15 against Don Caldwell, Peter Hawker and Rod Holman (skip). Thank you to Rapley and Sons for their continued support.

above: Allan Chisholm and Ken Burrows check out the head before changing ends

On Saturday we played two games of 12 ends with winners playing winners and the combined score of the teams added to determine who took home the chocolates. First place went to Cindy Newell and Peter Murton (skip) who had two good wins for a combined score of 29 shots.

On Sunday we had three games of triples and the winners, decided by Lowest Winning Margin were Jean Vos, Susan Wales and Darrel Goodridge (skip) who were behind seven to 14 after 11 ends before they staged a remarkable recovery to get up on the last end for a 21 to 19 win against Rob McIntyre, Olwyn Mayer and Cindy Newell (skip).

THCC Vets Golf Results

47 players registered for a Multiplier two person Stableford competition. Individual scores on a hole were multiplied to give a result which led to one group having 16 points on a hole and another group 12 points on a single hole.

The winners were Neal Watson and Greg Smith with a score of 38 points, runners up were Terry Lunn and Barry Hoban on 32 points. 3rd and 4th were Peter and Paul Coffey on 30 points and Jennifer Gray and Steve Johnston on 27 points.

Minor prizes went to P.Green & R.Davidson, R.Hendy & R.Nash and G.Moore & D.Jackson. The Bradman award went to D. Hoare and G. Bush.

Nearest the pins went to R.Hendy, M.Coffey and S.Collins and the accuracy award went to N.Watson

Narooma Social Bowls 8 August 2023

Our social bowlers were keen to get out on the green to enjoy the competition and camaraderie.

There were two game of triples this week the winning team for the day, decided by Lucky Rinks, was Jenny Coulson, Alison Maloney and Cindy Newell (skip) who had a great game where they led 10 to nine after 11 ends before they knuckled down to draw clear for a 21 to 10 win against Jenny Coulson, Suzanne Dainer and Barbara McNamara (skip). Cindy’s team was aided by scoring on each of the double point ends (ends 7 and 13).

Heater McGourty won the Rapley’s Meat raffle with Marg Naylor picking up second prize.

The 50Club was won by Barbara McNamara and Jenny Coulson had the first resting toucher confirming her consistent top bowls. Thank you to Rapley and Sons for their continued, valued, support.

Moruya River.

Cold and uninviting would be the best way to describe the river at the moment. With very little action to report on, there isn’t a lot I can say that is different from last week.

The start of the wattle blooming, is traditionally the signal that the bream will be starting to repopulate the rivers after their spawn has been completed. We can expect them to be starting to look at having a feed after their activities.

Bladed style lures or small soft plastics will tempt a hungry post spawn fish.

Tuross River.

The same can be said for Tuross as can be said for Moruya, cold and uninviting! Over the next few weeks the bream activity will start to increase as in Moruya, with post span fish starting to look for a feed. You will find that a lot of the bream will be light in condition as the spawn does tend to knock the weight off them

Bladed lures and small soft plastics worked along the deeper holes will go along way to finding a fish. Rock and Beach.

The salmon schools have been thick and consistent this last week, with the majority of the fish action concentrated along our vast and spectacular coastline. A pilchard rigged on a paternoster rig and gang hooks is the standard rig for most of your beach fishing. While metals cast and retrieved in the suds can also be a productive and fun way to find a fish or two. The salmon have all been in great condition, with fish to 60cm the norm.

The drummer also continue to be on the chew off the local rock ledges, as are the crays for those keen to get wet.

Offshore.

Snapper have been the main stay for those going out for a fish this last week. The winds and seas are on the rise a bit for this weekend, so conditions won’t be the best if you are planning on heading out this weekend. Looking at the sea surface temp charts today, I was surprised to sea a strong push of warmer water all the way down past the Victorian border. This is something we don’t normally see till later in the year. I’m not sure what it will mean for those heading out wide, but Yellowfin tuna could be on the cards still.

We have just had 2 pallets of Kings gear arrive today, along with the start of a few bits from our fishing suppliers. As previously seen on our socials, I have started to make space on the lure wall for new items that are on the way, so all that stock to be moved has hit the 50% off bin. Get in now and check out what is there.

The bait freezer is stocked again, with whole mullet, 1kg salted pilchards and small tubs of worms unavailable at the moment. But we have ample stock of everything else.

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