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Sculpture On The Edge

Four Winds Festival

Tilba Festival

Bermagui Seaside Fair

This month: Feature on Bermagui • Richard Clapton at Bay Soldiers • The Music of Dame Nellie Melba in Wolumla www.monthlyimag.com.au

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1. The Land of Many Waters Gallery Batemans Bay Visitors Centre, Princes

Highway, Batemans Bay. Ph 4472 6900. Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm. Exhibitions featuring local artists. Visit www.eurobodalla.com.au for exhibition calendar and information. 2. To Di For Designer Accessories Shop 1, 64 Vulcan Street, Moruya. Ph 4474 2422 Open Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am - 2pm, Sunday 10am - 2pm December/January Martina Penning exhibits her colourful art with a twist.

3. The Montague Art & Craft Society Cottage Gallery

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2 MORUYA 92 Campbell Street, Narooma. Ph 4476 5397 Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm. Paintings, craft, giftware & cards by local artists. 4. Bermagui Mudworks All original wheel thrown domestic ware and garden ware. Pottery studio & Cafe. 23 Alexander Dr, Bermagui Ph 6493 4661 Open all school holidays, otherwise closed Tuesdays/Wednesdays. TUROSS HEAD 5. Ivy Hill Gallery 1795 Bermagui Rd, Wapengo. Ph 6494 0152 www.ivyhill.com.au Open 10am to 5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Exhibiting a selection of the finest artists of the region each month 6. Wildlife Art Open Studio 47 Wildlife Drive Tathra. Ph 6494 1645 NAROOMA 3 Paintings by Jane Murphy. Open 10-4pm every Sun, Wed & public holidays or by appointment. 7. Spiral Gallery 47 Church St Bega. Ph 6492 5322 www.spiralgallery.org.au CENTRAL TILBA Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Represents regional, emerging & established Artists. 8. Artizantique 8 Canning St Bega Ph 6492 4441 Open Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm, Sat 10am 12.30. Antiques ,Vintage, Retro, Art, Books and COBARGO Records . The funkiest little decor & gift shop in the deep south! BERMAGUI 4 9. Australian Pottery at Bemboka 1 Oliver Street, Bemboka. Ph 6493 0491. Australian pottery made in the last half century, in a contemporary house and gallery setting with mountain views. Open Fri-Mon 10am-5pm or by appointment. www.australianpotteryatbemboka.com.au 9 BEMBOKA 10. The Crossing Gallery 21 Sharpe Street Candelo Ph 6493 2764 5 Open Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm or phone prior to coming. www.thecrossinggallery.com.au 11. Bilyara Gallery 89 Wallagoot Lane (off Sapphire Coast Dr) Ph 6494 1559. TANJA 8 7 Open Wed-Sun, 10-5pm. Landscape architecture in tranquil bush setting offering wide BEGA range of all Australian art and craft. Homemade cakes and coffee available. 10 6 www.bilyaragallery.com.au TATHRA 12. Boardwalkart Gallery 7 Bodalla Place Merimbula. Ph 6495 4608 10 11 A unique coastal art experience right on the edge of Merimbula Lake. Open: Wed, Fri & Sun CANDELO 10am -4pm (Christmas - April), Wed & Sun only 11am - 4pm (May - Dec). boardwalkart.com.au 13. Artessence Gallery 47 Toalla St Pambula. Ph 6495 7286 12 MERIMBULA Paintings, Ceramics, Jewellery, Glassware, Mosaics & Clothing by local & interstate artists. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm. 13 PAMBULA 14. Art on Imlay Just up from the PO, Imlay St. Eden - More than 50 locals exhibiting art, jewellery, ceramics, sculptures, woodturners, slab settings, needlecraft, and papercraft. Currently two authors have their books on sale. http://eden.nsw.au/arts-crafts 14 EDEN

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mARch cRUISE SPEcIALS Fishing charters 43’ Steber Pro-Fisher “Sea-Eagle” 5 hOUR REEF Only $80 Per person $50 Child under 16yrs $200 Family (2 adults & 2 children) 3 hOUR REEF $40 Adult $30 Child under 16yrs

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Dolphin cruise 2 hOUR cRUISE $25 Adult $23 Senior/Student $20 Child (5-15yrs) $75 per family (2 adults, 2 children under 16yrs) $10 per additional child from same family

Phone 6495 1686 Credit Card welcome

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March Welcome to the beautiful Far South Coast - we hope you enjoy your time in this fantastic region. As always in this busy region, there's plenty of choices if you're looking for things to do. Who said nothing much happens in the country?! This month we're featuring Bermagui, where heaps of major events are happening over the next six weeks. First up is the truly amazing 'Sculpture on the Edge', running from March 5th - 14th. This year there's sculptures large and small, a Symposium, tours and a Festival Club. All these events are focussed on sculpture that's thoughtprovoking, moving and sometimes controversial - don't miss it! Saturday 13th March will be anything but unlucky for those in Bermagui with the 13th Annual Bermagui Seaside Fair. This fantastic community celebration has everything from street parades, art exhibitions, live concerts and fireworks, and will be fun for the whole family.

Contents Coming up at Easter is the Four Winds Festival, named by Limelight magazine as one of the top six festivals in Australia. In addition to featuring international musicians, Four Winds also highlights the talented bunch of diverse performers who live in the region. Also at Easter is the wonderful Tilba Easter Festival where the famous Bate St is closed and the whole village comes out to play - and everyone's invited to join in. Keep your Imag handy as you travel around the region or check out our website at www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au Do drive carefully, especially at night there's lots of wildlife around. Enjoy!

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George Bass and Mathew Flinders were the first Europeans to ‘discover’ Twofold Bay in 1798, but the region had been inhabited by members of the Yuin nation for thousands of years, attracted by the rich food resources offered by the sea and surrounding forests. Local Aboriginal people had a strong spiritual connection with killer whales, and this connection extended to include the harvesting of small whales and fish that the killer whales herded into the shallows. A permanent shore-based whaling station was first established by the Imlay Brothers in the 1830s, and whaling continued for another century. You can experience some of the town’s history at the Eden Killer Whale Museum, and see the skeleton of “Old Tom”, Eden’s famous killer whale. For a real taste of life in the whaling industry you can also visit Davidson’s Whaling

Station, the longest operating shorebased whaling station in Australia, located on Kiah Inlet at Twofold Bay. Eden is now famous as a destination for whale-watching, with migrations occurring in late autumn and spring. To celebrate the significance of whales to the town, Eden holds its Whale Festival in November each year. The historic Boydtown, just a short drive south on the Princes Highway, was built by Ben Boyd in 1843 on the shores of Twofold Bay, in the heyday of the whaling industry. The Seahorse Inn, also built in 1843, has been beautifully

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Jolly Rogers

FISH & CHIPS OPEN 8am TILL LATE • • • • •

Eden’s Simply Succulents 100’s of plants at wholesale prices lOver 700 named plants in private collection to view lOpen Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues - other times by appointment

What to See & Do Check out the fishing trawlers at Eden Wharf Wander through the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre Hire a fishing charter or take a cruise on Twofold Bay (whale watching in season) Swim at Aslings or Corcora Beach Explore stunning National Parks

47 Government Rd Eden. 02 6496 1906

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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Mitchell Street, Eden Ph: 02 6496 1953

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• Souvenirs • Giftware • Toys • Puzzles and Games • Craft • Manchester etc Open 7 Days

Big Brekky Hamburgers Chicken Takeaways Cuppuccino's Milkshakes, Thickshakes 160a Imlay St Eden Ph 6496 1774

restored to its former glory, and the ruins of Boyd’s church can still be seen. Eden is a paradise for those who love to fish, with kilometres of beaches.

• Specialising in fresh local seafood • Local succulent steaks • Children catered for • Book your function NOW

201 Imlay Street

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Ph 6496 1900 Opposite Eden Golf Club 81 Princes Hwy Eden

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Grab a Bargain at Eden's Jolly Rogers Discounts Jolly Rogers in Eden, located at 201 Imlay St, is a treasure trove of goodies with something for everyone. For those who are back at school, there's a large range of school back packs to choose from, just in case last year's bag isn't going to make it through the year. There's also an extensive range of stationery products that will come in handy for students too, or anyone with a home office.

Going on holiday soon? Jolly Rogers has suitcases in a range of sizes and colours that are perfect for a weekend getaway or an extended trip. Home makers will be interested in a new range of touch and switch table lamps that have arrived in-store. These lamps are great when light is needed in a hurry - no fumbling around in the dark looking for a switch! Keen sewers and crafty types will love the great range of Sullivan's Haberdashery products.

Jolly Rogers also stocks a large range of Mont Marte art products including canvases, paints, brushes and easels - everything that the budding artist or experienced professional painter needs. Jolly Rogers Discounts is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm, Saturdays from 9am to 3pm and Sundays 10am to 3pm. Phone 6496 3517.

• New Complex • Centre of Town • Motel & SC Units • Now with Wireless Broadband • Fantastic views of Twofold Bay

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99 Princes Highway Eden NSW 2551 Ph: 02 6496 1798 Fax: 02 6496 1820 info@fountaincaravanpark.com.au www.fountaincaravanpark.com.au

of beautiful Eden, only minutes walk to club, hotels and shopping centre Wireless Internet access available

superb venues provide a smorgasbord of activities, entertainment and fantastic dining!

Eden Fishermen’s Recreation Club 217 Imlay Street Eden . Phone: 6496 1577 www.edenfishermens.com.au

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Eden Gardens Country Club Princes Hwy Eden . Phone: 6496 1126 www.edenfishermens.com.au

● Club Keno ● Club TAB ● Raffles ● Free child-minding ● Sky and Austar ● Bingo ● Regular entertainment ● Lunch and dinner 7 days a week

located in the heart

● 18 hole championship golf course ● Fully stocked pro shop ● Lawn bowls ● No crowds, no stress ● Restaurant - Chinese and Australian menu 7 days lunch and dinner

Greening the Silver City: seeds of bush regeneration Greening the Silver City: seeds of bush regeneration is a travelling exhibition from Sydney's Powerhouse Museum and is at the Eden Killer Whale Museum from February 6th - April 26th. The exhibition explores the collaboration between community and industry in creating one of the first bush regeneration sites in Australia. When thinking of Broken Hill the mind conjures up images of a mining town on the edge of the outback. Not many people know of its significance in environmental history as the site of one of Australia’s earliest green actions.

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In 1936, the Barrier Field Naturalists Club led by Albert Morris, enlisted the help of a mining company, and through the process of native revegetation defeated the drifts of sand that were swallowing the outskirts of the famous mining town. Albert's wife Margaret Morris continued his work after Albert's death in 1939, and this bush revegetation helped make Broken Hill a livable city. The Broken Hill revegetation site was the first example of successful bush regeneration in its broadest sense within Australia. It improved the

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standard of living of residents as well as conserving plant and animal biodiversity. The regeneration reserves are now National-Trust listed. Morris also photographed the flowers and landscape of the surrounding area. These black and white slides were hand coloured by his wife Margaret and are featured in the touring exhibition. Greening the Silver City: seeds of bush regeneration is a regional touring exhibition developed by the Powerhouse Museum in collaboration with Broken Hill City Council and community and supported by Movable Heritage NSW.

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Current Exhibitions An Important Enterprise Whaling & Twofold Bay

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this gallery gives an insight into lighthouses

Davidson Gallery Whaling Exhibition Visit Old Tom’s Skeleton -the most famous of Killer Whales

Davy Jones’ Treasures Gift & Souvenir Shop

open 7 days

· Extensive range of historical books · Disabled Access · Bus Parking 184 Imlay St, EDEN opp Police Station ph 02 6496 2094 fax 02 6496 2024 www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au email: promo@killerwhalemuseum.com.au

Above: Eucalyptus species, 1930s. Photo: Albert and Margaret Morris, courtesy of the Barrier Field Naturalists’ Club and Broken Hill City Library.

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Pambula The Pambula River floodplain was for thousands of years a source of food and materials for the Thaua people of the Yuin nation. Europeans first explored the region during George Bass's southern voyage of 1797. Seeking shelter from a gale, Bass travelled up the Pambula River, noting its beauty in his diary. A marker has been erected by the National Parks and Wildlife Service on this historic site. In 1888, gold was discovered on the banks of the Yowaka River, and by 1891 there were eleven mining companies in operation.

www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au Pambula’s historic past is still in evidence today, with beautifully restored and maintained historic buildings and farmhouses. This thriving village has an eclectic mix of businesses, with art galleries, cafes,

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QUALITY SECOND HAND BOOKS Come and browse and buy from our huge range of fiction and non-fiction books at great prices. We sell, buy and trade books. Open Mon-Sat 10am to 4.30pm Ph. 6495 6971

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restaurants, gift shops, and pubs. At the southern end of the town is Panboola, a community-managed recreational area that is restoring the floodplain and former race course.

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Sit by the lake and enjoy freshly opened oysters Shed 1- 52 Landing Road Pambula Lake

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Unique range of Shabby Chic, Gifts, Homewares, Babyware & Jewellery

2/45 Toalla St Pambula 02 6495 6899

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♦ Farm & Garden Supplies ♦ Merv’s Collectables & Old Wares 6495 6822 ♦ Village Art Gallery ♦ Trail & Pony Rides Ph 0428 957 257

♦ Animal Nursery ♦ Café - B’fast & Lunch 9am - 4pm 7 days Ph Café 6495 7373

Next to the Pambula Bridge 6495 7257

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A unique & refreshing selection of paintings, ceramics, jewellery, glassware, sculpture and clothing by local and interstate artists Open Mon-Fri 9.30 to 4.30pm Sat 10 to 2pm

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premium wines & spirits Weekly specials Friendly & knowledgeable customer service A delivery service till late is available

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and browse through our three rooms of art, craft & giftware. Experiences to make you feel good Dining at its best

Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm Coaches most welcome At the Roundabout, Pambula Phone/ Fax: (02) 6495 6762

Golf for all levels Friendly & Relaxed Environment Health & Fitness Entertainment

Ring for Shuttle Bus 6495 6154

Hand-moulded Organic Sourdoughs Cakes & Pastries Wild Variety of Pies The Finest Australian Grown Coffee

CAFÉ STYLE EATING Open Mon - Fri 6.30am - 4.30pm Sat 6.30am - 2.00pm Extended opening hours during School Holidays

Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club

Arthur Kaine Drive, Pambula. NSW 2549 Ph: 6495 6154 www.merimbulagolf.com.au

Diverse Range of Gluten-free products 26 Quondola St Pambula 6495 6649

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Merimbula

www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au With its beautiful location on the shores of Merimbula Lake, there are plenty of places to enjoy the view; looking across the bay from the restored Merimbula Wharf, enjoying the sunrise or sunset from the Boardwalk around the southern section of the Lake, or strolling around Fishpen watching the pelicans. There are a range of activities and attractions in Merimbula, including deep-sea fishing, whale-watching, snorkelling, surfing, cycling, scenic flights, ten-pin bowling, family fun parks or experiencing native animals or marine creatures up close. Merimbula is a great place to go shopping, with specialty shops and nationally-known outlets tucked away in arcades and courtyards. There

Merimbula is the tourist hub of the Bega Valley with its lakeside restaurants and cafes, and a vast array of attractions and accommodation choices. Merimbula has a long history of human occupation, with Aboriginal people making the most of the available food resources, leaving behind middens that are still visible today. In more recent times, Merimbula was one of several coastal trading ports connecting the region to the outside world, as the area was relatively isolated with a lack of rail or road access. The Old School Museum on Main St has information and displays about the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early history.

are also plenty of cafes to provide a caffeine boost if the energy levels start to fall. Foodies are spoilt for choice, with a wide range of restaurants, clubs and the Hotel offering a host of different dining experiences, but with fresh local seafood a common theme. For a musical night out, there are lots of venues in Merimbula and the surrounding areas that offer live music.

What to See & Do Get out on the water with hire boats or fishing charters, and dolphin watching Enjoy a family day at one of the spectacular beaches Explore or go bushwalking in the scenic South East Forests National Park

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Sapphire Coast Music Society brings Melba's music to Wolumla The lives and careers of Dame Nellie Melba and flute virtuoso, John Lemmone ran parallel, meeting in Melbourne in 1884 and first performing together in London in 1894. As well as having their own solo careers, over the years these two great friends toured in Australia, Europe and elsewhere and created an international reputation for performances, which attracted crowds of dedicated followers and music lovers at each performance. Soprano Louise Page, flautist Virginia Taylor and pianist Phillipa Candy unite to bring the happy music of this era to

life in a concert presented by Sapphire Music Society on Sunday 28 March 2.30pm at Wolumla Hall, Wolumla. This concert will feature pieces with which Lemmone and Melba dazzled their audiences; the Mad Scene from Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Handel’s Sweet Bird and Lo! Here the Gentle Lark, for which Lemmone wrote the flute obbligato and which Melba considered very much her own. Ms Page’s compelling and exciting performances of these works are accompanied by the fast-flight brilliant technique of Virginia Taylor and the sensitive playing of Phillipa Candy.

In addition to some of the muchloved showy repertoire of this era, the audience will also be enticed into the seductively ethereal world of SaintSaens’s Une Flute Invisible and By the Waters of Minnetonka, travelling to a bygone but not forgotten era of excellence in Australian music history. Tickets cost $25 adult, $18 members and $21 concession and are available at Magpie Music, Bega, Booktique, Merimbula and at the door. For further details and membership information contact Pat Reilly on 6495 9708 or Olwen Morris on 6495 0232. Below: Soprano Louise Page as Nellie Melba, flautist Virginia Taylor and pianist Phillipa Candy

Club Sapphire Merimbula Home of Merimbula-Imlay Bowling Club

The perfect place to relax with family and friends. The Club features: • 4 magnificent bowling greens • Entertainment auditorium and Sapphire Room for functions • Rockpool Cafe and Gardens • Pacific Bistro • Leisure lounges • Club Keno, TAB, Sky Channel and Austar, ATM and EFTPOS • Free Courtesy Shuttle Bus Main Street, Merimbula, NSW Phone (02) 6495 1306 Fax (02) 6495 1952 www.merimbulabowlingclub.com.au Email: info@mibc.com.au

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Club Sapphire Tura Home of Tura Beach Country Club

Enjoy spectacular views over the Pacific Ocean from this magnificent 18 hole championship course. • 2 Bowling Greens • 2 Tennis Courts • Seaview Bistro – Open daily 12.00–8.30pm • Club Keno, Austar, ATM, EFTPOS, TAB and Sky Channel (from Feb) • Free Courtesy Shuttle Bus The Fairway, Tura Beach, NSW Phone (02) 6495 9002 Fax (02) 6495 9756 Proshop Ph. (02) 6495 9068 www.turabeachcountryclub.com.au Email: turaclub@mibc.com.au

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Fashion for all occasions at Aquablu Merimbula's Aquablu Resort Wear is well-known for stocking labels you wouldn't expect to see outside the big cities. Situated in the Merimbula Plaza, Aquablu is the exclusive stockist of NYDJ Jeans (Not Your Daughter's Jeans) from the USA., also known as 'tummy tuck' jeans. Two well-known swimwear labels are at Aquablu; Irene Berzelli Australia and Togs Australia. Created for women in sizes 10 to 18, there are many flattering designs and colours to choose from. If casual day wear is what you're looking for, you'll find both Marco Polo

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• All needlecraft & patchwork supplies • Day classes

Open Mon-Fri 9-4pm, Sat 9-noon 489 Sapphire Coast Dr, Merimbula

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and Didier Parakian in a range of great fabrics and styles. If you're looking for something a little fancier, there's day wear and dresses from VSSP, Boo Radley & Hot. Mother of the bride or groom? Aquablu stock beautiful outfits from Dusk, Citi & Mixit evening wear that are perfect for special events. Also available is gorgeous shoes and jewellery to complement any outfit. Aquablu's summer trading hours are 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am - 4pm Sundays. Shop 13, Merimbula Plaza. Phone 6495 2677

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I offer Deep Relaxation or Deep Tissue Massage with Reiki - a gentle non-invasive treatment working with universal energy, that will leave you feeling balanced & blissed out for days. ♦ $70 - 1hr ♦ $90 - 1½hr I also offer Waxing and Eyelash Tinting.

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Shop 13 Merimbula Plaza

Merimbula Promenade Booktique The book-lover’s coffee shop providing a coffee and book experience for customers. DVDs, CDs, ABC and BBC products, world music, jazz music, Bolinda talking books. Truffles at Booktique offers hand-made chocolates, coffee and cake.

Merimbula Promenade is another of Merimbula’s great arcades just waiting to be explored. Begin your journey at Saltwater Organics Cafe & Lifestyle Store where you’ll find all manner of environmentally friendly foods and products. Opposite is Ginger & Luvvy, where you’ll find labels like Mela Purdie, Andiamo and Verge clothing. For those who like to create their own fashion or craft, Pins‘n’Needles is a veritable treasure trove of buttons, fabrics, wool and craft supplies. Energy starting to flag? Make your way along the boardwalk to Boardwalk Pancakes & Ice Creams and enjoy a low fat yoghurt or treat yourself to one of the many flavours of ice cream or try a delicious pancake. Head back up Market St to Brief Affairs, Merimbula’s specialist lingerie boutique with all the well-known brands including Simone Perele and Elle McPherson. Next door is Heelz with Style, and why not treat yourself to a new pair of shoes if you’ve already treated yourself to new underwear and a new outfit? Relax with coffee, cake or delectable hand-made chocolates at Truffles, before delving into the world of books at Booktique. Merimbula Promenade - between the Lake and Market St, Merimbula.

Shop 6 The Promenade 6495 1969

Saltwater Organics Cafe & Lifestyle Store Eco friendly, organic & fair trade products Organic hair & body products, baby products, cleaning, fruit & veg, nuts, grains & gluten free products.

Shop 7 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 2999

Brief Affairs

Stocking Simone Perele, Mossimo, Elle McPherson, Bendon, Fayreform, Calvin Klein, Oroton, Gingerlilly sleepwear & Palazzi Swimwear. Your specialist lingerie Boutique.

Shop 12 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 2368

Boardwalk Pancakes & Ice Creams All day Breakfast. Light snacks. Coffee, Crepes & Pancakes. Ice Creams & low fat yoghurts. Ask us about our 10% discount vouchers. On the Lake, On the Boardwalk Opposite Sanity

Heelz with Style Importing a large range of Quality & Fashion European Shoes to Merimbula. Brands such as Rieker, Rohde, Flyflot, Esperdrils, Vago, Brazilio and more. Shop 11 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 2811

CLOTHES THAT TRAVEL WITH YOU

Ginger & Luvvy Mela Purdie ◆ CYLK ◆ Verge Marilyn Seyb ◆ Andiamo ◆ Lounge SERVICE & QuALITY Shop 8 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 2018

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Smarty Pants

Shop 9 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 3646

Shop 10 The Promenade Merimbula 6495 4011

• Patchwork Fabrics & Quilting Supplies • Needlework Supplies & Kits • Dress Fabrics, Wool, Haberdashery • Craft Supplies

A great combination of surf, skate and street wear. Labels include Havianas, Elwood, Mossimo, Lollita, Seafolly Kids, All About Eve, O & E, Kustom & Osiris.

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Merimbula Plaza

Take a walk through Merimbula Plaza and you’ll find something for everyone. For a trip down memory lane, Lily & Lola’s has a fantastic collection of pre-loved designer clothes, bags, shoes and more. Kids need a hair cut? No problem - Value Cutz and Colour can help you out with a quick trim. Vitaminsea is a must for anyone in need of pampering, with massages to renew and restore. Art With Attitude can provide a face lift for your home with local and imported artworks and gifts. Sports fans will love O’Brien’s with an amazing array of sporting memorabilia, clothing and DVDs. Enhance U Lifestyle and Fashion Boutique will impress with its labels and brands for younger women, and Aquablu Resort Wear also stocks clothing, swimwear and shoes by well-known brands. Play has a great range of quality European and educational toys that will delight the young and the young at heart. Finish up at Poppy’s Courtyard Cafe where everyone will enjoy a snack or meal. Merimbula Plaza - between Market St and Alice St Merimbula

Aquablu Resort Wear Stockists of Not your daughter’s Jeans Marco Polo, Didier, Parakian, VSSP, Hot, Dusk, Citi, Boo Radley, Mixit, Shoes, Jewellery, Swimwear Shop 13 Merimbula Plaza 6495 2677

Value Cutz & Colour

Qualified stylists & colourists. Body waxing & facial waxing. Eyelash/eyebrow tinting. Specialising in weddings and formals. Late night by appointment.

Shop 4 Merimbula Plaza 6495 1747

Lily & Lola’s

Find something unique & interesting at Lily & Lola’s. A little shop full of treasures, pre-loved designer clothing including Vintage, Bags, Jewellery, Shoes & more

Shop 3 Merimbula Plaza 6495 4716

For high quality European & educational toys

We specialise in traditional, wooden and soft toys for babies and children to 7 years O’Brien’s

Shop 14 Merimbula Plaza 6495 4777 www.play-online.com.au

Poppy’s Courtyard Cafe Lakeside courtyard dining with superb water views. Breakfast, lunch, morning/afternoon tea. Open 7 days, 8am to late afternoon Cnr Beach & Alice St Merimbula Plaza 6495 1110

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Sporting Memorabilia - NRL & AFL, gift ware, clothing, prints, DVD’s. FREECHOICE Tobacconist. Open Mon to Fri 8.45-5, Sat 9-1.30

Shop 8 Merimbula Plaza 6495 1813

Art With Attitude

Original Artworks and prints by Australian artists. Stunning unique jewellery and Allure Charms. Beautiful homewares including Handmade Krosno Glass and Lacquerware from Vietnam.

Shop 12 Merimbula Plaza 6495 3574 www.artwithattitude.com.au

We at Vitaminsea invite you

♦ to be absolutely pampered ♦ to be restored renewed & refreshed ♦ find a delightful gift or hold a precious stone ♦ to be adorned in gorgeous jewellery Let Vitaminsea colour your world ....

Shop 18 Merimbula Plaza 6495 3688 www.vitaminsea.com.au

Shop 9 Merimbula Plaza 6495 3577 www.enhanceu.com.au

Discover local history at Merimbula's Old School Museum One of Merimbula's best kept secrets is the wonderful Old School Museum. A wonderful facility for locals and visitors alike, the Museum is a great place to spend some time. Originally built in 1873 as a school with attached residence, the building now houses an excellent collection of objects and photographs that tell stories of life in Merimbula and neighbouring Pambula from their origins to the present day. Stories of ship-wrecked sailors, whalers, squatters, settlers and gold miners are all to be found in the Museum. It provides a secure site for displays of local history such as stories of: • Matthew Munn and his Maizena and his son, Armstrong, who inherited his father’s wealth and lost it by investing in the Pambula goldfields; • the Wharf and the Illawarra Steamship Company that provided transport for people and goods up and down the coast before roads were built; • Syms Covington, who travelled with Charles Darwin in the Beagle and lived in Pambula in a house that is now a restaurant; • gold and pyrophyllite mining around Pambula; • the wrecking of the William Dawes and the SS Merimbula; • mutiny and murder on an American whaling ship, and many more. The Museum is situated in Main Street (opposite the RSL), Merimbula and is open from 1.30pm – 4.00pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (closed Christmas Day). Entry is only $3 and children are welcome at noevery cost. For Websites to suit more business information,and phone 6495 4844. budget

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40 FLAVOURS OF ICE CREAM • Gelati • Yoghurt • Sundaes • Hot Dogs • Nachos • Pancakes • Milkshakes • Coffee

Merimbula Ice Creamery

● Ten Pin Bowling ● Zone 3 Laser Game ● Mini Golf ● Video Games ● Kiosk ● Birthday Parties

HYLANDS CORNER PLAZA (opposite Merimbula Post Office)

99 Main Street Merimbula 02 6495 3091

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the tastes of the town and views to match Relax in our NEW outdoor terrace Featuring rock water-wall, copper walls and overhead table heating. Dine in the spacious Coral Sea Restaurant - perfect for that night out with friends and family

Merimbula RSL Club

• Austar on two large screens • Regular live entertainment & promotions • Free child minding • Bingo (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday) • Full sports lounge bar

52-54 Main Street, Merimbula Tel: 6495 1502 Fax: 6495 3602 Email: info@merimbularsl.com.au Web: www. merimbularsl.com.au

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Fresh Fish • Prawns • Lobster & Crabs PLUS products not seen or available anywhere else!

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Collectables ArtizAntique

The funkiest little decor & gift shop in the deep south! Antiques • Vintage • Retro • Art • Books • Records • Unique Gifts • Homewares • Artisan-made furniture & decor • investment art

Ph: (02) 4473 7226 12 Bate St. Central Tilba

8 Canning St Bega 02 6492 4441

Gramaphones and Old Stuff

WE BUY, SELL & TRADE

Ph: (02) 4473 7080

122 Wagonga Street Narooma Ph: (02) 4476 1107 Mobile: 0414 931 336

at Foxglove Spire Gardens, Tilba Tilba We buy, sell and repair

Open 9.30-5.30 Mon to Fri 10am 12.30 Sat

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Collectables/Antiques, Books, Quilts, Decorative Arts & Gifts at Foxglove Spires Garden, Tilba Tilba

Ph: 4473 7799 www.tilba.com.au/ tilbatreasures

QUALITY SECOND HAND BOOKS Come and browse and buy from our huge range of fiction and non-fiction books at great prices. We sell, buy and trade books. Open Mon-Sat 10am to 4.30pm Ph. 6495 6971

34 Toalla St. Pambula

NATIVE ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL SANCTUARY • Open 10am-4pm daily (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) • Educational talks at 11 am and 2 pm each day • Individual Animal Encounters by arrangement • Function room available for hire for meetings, work shops, conferences and exhibitions

• Blue Wren Cafe now licensed, enjoy Breakfast, Lunch & Devonshire Tea • BBQ also available • Evening meals (with talks & walk optional) for groups by arrangement

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Ph: 02 6494 9225 Fax: 02 6494 9559 Office: 02 6494 9053 Email: potoroopalace@bigpond.com www.potoroopalace.com

Enjoy native animals at Potoroo Palace Located on the Princes Highway about ten minutes north of Merimbula is Potoroo Palace, a notfor-profit organisation passionate about Australia's native animals and caring for the Earth. Its aims are to improve the habitats and wellbeing of the native animals in its care, to promote public awareness of their plight in the wild and to educate the community about the importance of the conservation of unique Australian native animals and plants. At Potoroo Palace you can savour the rare opportunity to see a koala, wander amongst the kangaroos, touch a snake, stroll through the cooling mist of the walk-through aviary, go for a ride on the mini train or have lunch and a great coffee at the Blue Wren Café. Many of the animals at the sanctuary are native to Merimbula, including Long-nosed Potoroos, Macropods such as a Swamp Wallaby and Eastern Grey Kangaroos, along with Bare nosed Wombats. Short-beaked Echidnas are found in the Bega Valley, sometimes even entering backyards. Emus and even Dingoes can be found in the surrounding area.

Koalas and Long-nosed Potoroos are very rare here now, but were once abundant. Potoroo Palace’s newest attraction is Breakfast With The Birds, held on the second Saturday of each month at 7.30am (negotiable). Bookings are essential. A gourmet breakfast will be served in the barbeque area, while you watch the birds who visit as well as the ones who live there. You will be able to see what goes on behind the scenes before the sanctuary opens each day. You will see the keepers doing their rounds. You may even hear the amazing dingo chorus with four dingoes howling in harmony. Dinners are also held at the Blue Wren Café on the fourth Friday of each month to raise funds for the Sanctuary. Delicious food and beautiful music have been the key to the success of these evening functions. Each month there is a Curry Night, and local musicians provide fantastic music each evening. Potoroo Palace is at 2372 Princes Highway, Yellowpinch, just north of Merimbula. Phone 6494 9053, or visit the website: www.potoroopalace.com

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Showcasing the Marine Life of our coast plus Great Food with spectacular views

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Choose from our casual lunch menu (11.30am - 2.30pm)

Lake Street Merimbula Phone (02) 6495 4446

MANDENI

Golf•Cycle•BBQ•Relax

FAMILY FUN PARK & GOLF CENTRE Enquire about our family day pass

Open to the public 7 DAYS 9.30am - 5pm Ph 0403 706 692 www.mandeni.com.au/Mandenicentre Just 5 minutes north of Merimbula on Sapphire Coast Drive

New Activities . . . . . . . . .

Archery Paddle Boats Giant Jumping Pillow Bike trails & Hire 9 hole golf course 9 hole pitch & putt 18 hole minigolf Water Golf Croquet, bocce & orienteering

Freshly ground coffee now available

Accommodation BATEMANS BAY Clyde River Motor Inn 3 Clyde St, Batemans Bay Ph (02) 4472 6444 Bluedock Holiday Townhouses 33 Clyde St, Batemans Bay Ph (02) 4472 6444 MOGO Old Mogo Town. James St, Mogo Ph (02) 4474 2123 TILBA Tilba Waterfront Cottages near Bermagui Ph (02) 4473 7322

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The Dromedary Hotel Central Tilba Ph (02) 4473 7223 Central Tilba Farm Cabins Ph (02) 4473 7353 BERMAGUI Bermagui Beach Hotel Lamont St, Bermagui. Ph (02) 6493 4206 TATHRA Tathra Hotel Motel Bega St, Tathra Ph (02) 6494 1101 Tathra Beach House Holiday Apartments 57 Andy Poole Drv, Tathra Ph (02) 6499 9900

MERIMBULA Lakeview Hotel Market St, Merimbula Ph (02)6495 1202 EDEN Heritage House Motel & Units 178 Imlay St, Eden Ph (02) 64961657 Fountain Caravan Park 99 Princes Hwy, Eden Ph (02) 6496 1798 Coachmans Rest Princes Hwy. Ph (02) 6496 1900 complimentary clubs & buggies. Opposite Eden Golf Club

e n t e r ta i n m e n t EDEN FISHERMENS CLUB Ph 6496 1577 Fri 26th Lounge Lizards, 6.30pm, free entry. 18yo+ only PAMBULA MERIMBULA GOLF CLUB Ph 6495 6154 Entertainment on Friday nights contact Club for details. CLUB SAPPHIRE Ph 6495 1306 Fri 5th The Song Remains the Same (Led Zepplin) plus Stormfront. (Auditorium) $20 Members, $25 Non-Members Sat 6th Rock ‘n Roll Showcase plus Hot Rod display Sun 7th Brent McLeod Trio (Rockpool), 6.30pm Fri 12th Power Party, 9pm Sat 13th Genevieve Rose (Main Bar), 8pm Sun 14th Scarlett (Rockpool) 6.30pm Fri 19th Austen Tayshus and Garry Who (Comedy) (Auditorium), 9pm. Tickets $15pp Sat 20th The Stoolpigeons (Main Bar), 8.30pm Sun 21st Scarlett (Rockpool) 6pm Fri 26th Blue Ruins (Rockpool) 6.30pm Sat 27th Darryl Lamb (Main Bar) 8pm Sun 28th Chris O’Connor, Matt Southon (R) 6.30pm MERIMBULA AQUARIUM and WHARF RESTAURANT Ph 6495 4446 Sun 7th Steve Clarke Trio

LAKEVIEW HOTEL Ph 6495 1202 Fri nights DJ Mick downstairs Sat nights DJ Mick downstairs Sat 13th The Remnants Thu 18th Down South Jazz Club George Washingmachine, Dan Barrett and the Arthur Turner Trio. MERIMBULA RSL Ph 6495 1502 Contact Club for details TURA BEACH COUNTRY CLUB Ph 6495 9002 Fri 5th Genevieve Rose Sat 13th Just Cruzin Fri 26th Ben Anderson

TILBA VALLEY WINERY Ph 4473 7308 Lunch and music from 12.30pm - free entry. Music starts at 1pm. Sun 7th Vince Melouney Sun 21st Chris O'Connor Sat 27th Open Air Cinema 'American Graffiti' $12 per person CATALINA COUNTRY CLUB Ph 4472 4022 Fri 5th More Cool Than Cute Sat 6th Michelle Cashman Fri 12th We'll See Sat 13th Kirk Davis Fri 19th Scott Usback Sat 20th Darryl Lamb Fri 26th Carousel BATEMANS BAY BOWLING CLUB Ph 4472 4502 1st Saturday of the month Saturday Night Party Time - Live Broadcast on Radio 2EC 2nd - 4th Saturday of the month Saturday Night Party Time

BEGA RSL Ph 6492 1055 Fri 5th Once Bitten Fri 12th Rock Duo Fri 19th Andy O'Donnell Fri 26th Slice of Ice TATHRA BEACH HOTEL-MOTEL Ph 6494 1101 Contact Club for details MIMOSA WINES Ph 6494 0164 Sunday Sessions Live music every Sunday afternoon Table bookings essential BERMAGUI BEACH HOTEL Ph 6493 4206 Sun 7th Damon Davies Sat 13th Black Velvet DROMEDARY HOTEL, CENTRAL TILBA Ph 4473 7223 Contact Hotel for details of Sunday afternoon entertainment

BATEMANS BAY SOLDIERS CLUB Ph 4472 4117 LOUNGE BAR Fri 5th/Sat 6th Ben Anderson Fri 12th/Sat13th Rock-A-Billy Fri 19th/Sat 20th Garry James Fri 26th/Sat 27th Country Keys & Strings AUDITORIUM Sat 6th Richard Clapton $27 Members, $30 Non Members. Doors open 8.00pm See page 45 for more detailss

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Bega

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Bega is the business and administrative heart of the Bega Valley. It is also a place of natural beauty, surrounded by lush pastures and forests hugging the escarpment. Views of Mumbulla Mountain to the north and the escarpment to the west are best appreciated from the Lookout, located just 3 kilometres north of town on the Princes Highway. In the language of local Aboriginal people, members of the Yuin nation, Bega is said to mean “large camping ground”; it would have been a place of great abundance, with an underground lake feeding a series of wetlands, providing plenty of tucker. The dairy industry has always played a major part in the Bega economy, and this is still the case today, with the Bega Cheese Co-op one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of dairy products, exporting some $50m of product every year. A visit to the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre is a

must for anyone new to the region; the Heritage Centre has a wonderful display of cheese and butter-making equipment from the 1900s. The Heritage Centre is also home to

the Bega Tourist Information Centre, which provides a wealth of information about attractions throughout the region.

What to See & Do Visit the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre

Open: Mon-Fri 9 - 3.30 Sat 9.30 - 2.00 Breakfast & Lunch

Follow the picturesque walking/cycling track near the Bega River Take in the view from the Bega lookout, 5km north of Bega Explore the historic buildings in Church Street Visit the Art Galleries

CHECK OUR DAILY SPECIALS Great coffee, friendly staff, table service Everything home-made on the premises 6492 0361 Shop 1 Ayres Walkway Bega

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE At Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Lagoon Street, Bega Ph: 02 6491 7645

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The Bega Cheese Heritage Centre Lagoon Street, North Bega

Regional Bus Ticketing available for Countrylink & Premier bus services

Open 9am-5pm, 7 days

(closed Christmas Day & Good Friday) • Free admission • Gourmet range of fudge • Cheese tastings & sales • Ice creams, milk shakes & light meals • The History of Dairying Museum • Picnic area • Local products • Arts & Crafts www.begacheese.com.au heritage.centre@begacheese.com.au

Ph 02 6491 7762

Deane’s Buslines

Servicing 5 times daily

Now incorporating the Bega Visitor Information Centre

Ph 02 6491 7645 Fax 02 6491 7646 begavic@begacheese.com.au

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Spiral Gallery exhibition celebrates National Youth Week Choice Award for her painting ‘Lost Woman’ (see right). In 2009 she was awarded first prize in the 12 - 18 years section at the Sapphire Coast Anglican College Art Exhibition and Competition and came first in Year 11 Visual Arts at Eden Marine High School. A positive role model for youth, Courtney volunteers at the Bega Athletics Club and Pambula Surf LifeSaving Club, and is the Eden Magnet's youth writer. Courtney aspires towards a career as a gallery curator and professional artist and aims to study curatorship and

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CLUB BISTRO MEALS AT BEGA RSL CLUB LUNCH and DINNER 7 DAYS at Club, Town Centre TARRAGANDA LANE, BEGA 2550 Bombala

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fine arts at university. Being youth curator for LIVE IT NOW helps provide Courtney with vital skills, knowledge and experience to aid her future endeavours in the arts industry. LIVE IT NOW runs from March 12 - April 3rd at Spiral Gallery.

Spiral Gallery

LIVE IT NOW is the theme for Spiral Gallery's annual youth exhibition, held in conjunction with National Youth Week to showcase the talents of local artists 12 - 24 years old. Spiral Gallery has run a “Youth Artz” program as a way of supporting budding artists in the Bega Valley Shire. Previous Youth Week exhibitions have featured many forms of art media such as photography, painting, sculpture, printmaking, pottery, drawing and more. Youth curator for 2010 is Courtney Young from Pambula, a talented artist who won the 2009 Youth Week People's

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SPIRAL GALLERY Open Mon to Fri 10-4 Sat 10-1 47 Church Street Bega 2550 02 64925322

spiralgallery@southernphone.com.au

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Bega Secrets The leading provider of books relating to regional sustainability, health and gentle parenting. Wide range of children’s and adult’s fiction and non-fiction,DVDs & CDs. ABC Shop. Ayres Walkway, Zingel Pl. Bega 6492 3386 www.candelobooks.com.au

Mention Bega and most people think ‘cheese’, but there’s a lot more to Bega than a lot of black and white cows. With streetscapes full of historic buildings, lots of friendly faces and plenty of places to park the car, Bega is a great place to visit and shop . You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find all sorts of specialty retailers, galleries and cafes when you wander through the town’s streets and walkways. When you’ve had your fill of retail therapy and enjoyed a good coffee, there are plenty of historic sights to see, including St John’s Anglican Church (c1850), the recently rebuilt Bega Court House, the War Memorial and the Clock Tower. There’s also a great walk along the Bega River if you fancy a stroll. Come to Bega and discover its secrets for yourself....

Discover the delights of our Bed and Breakfast in a gracious 1870’s home in the heart of Bega. 3 individual ensuite rooms, one with spa bath.

Come, relax and be inspired by the ambience of our nursery

Open Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 1pm 32-34 Church Street, Bega Phone 02 6492 6628

62 Carp Street, Bega Phone 02 6492 1393 www.thepickledpear.com.au

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• Hardy plants for coastal, frost and drought conditions • Special interest books and gift cards • Seedlings and herbs are our specialty

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Sign Manufacturing, Cardmaking, Paints & Mediums, Brushes, Paper, Canvas, Drawing, Pottery, Pastels, Books, Screenprinting, Scrapbooking,. 45 Auckland St. Bega 6492 3542 CARP ST designpt@bigpond.net.au

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Bega Garden Nursery

Large range of stock frames, fast and friendly service. Selection of local photography by Tony & Robert Lockerbie. Think outside the picture. 115 Carp St Bega 6492 6500 tony@tonylockerbie.com

Hardy plants for coastal, frost & dry conditions. Seedlings and herbs are our speciality. OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY

“The little nursery down the lane” Rear of 32-34 Church St Bega 6492 6628

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BEST LITTLE MUSIC SHOP IN THE •THE Fantastic range of instruments & • Fantastic range of instruments & accessories • Print music, CD’s & •accessories Print music, CD’s & DVD’s •DVD’s The best•inThe Hi-Fi best & Home inTheatre Hi-Fi & Home • School of Music - teaching all instruments Theatre • School of Music - teaching all instruments 125 Auckland St Bega 6492 3533 www.magpiemusic.com.au

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Award winning range of food, Pizza deals and more. Open 10am-9.30pm Mon to Fri, 4.30pm-9.30pm Sat & Sun. At 98 Carp St Bega next to Coles with plenty of parking. Phone ahead for prompt service:

Fashion

All Occasions Fashions • All About Eve • Just Add Sugar Ph 6492Denim 3533 • Wakee • A.Joy Collection 125 Auckland St Bega • Stone Eagle Jeans • Lushous www.magpiemusic.com.au • Formal Wear• Accessories • Mens Wear • Handbags • Shoes Shop 7b 106 Auckland St. Bega 6492 5303 (Next to Woolworths) MILKY WAY

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Tathra With beautiful beaches, estuaries and National Parks all close by, Tathra is an ideal holiday destination for both families and couples. Tathra’s famous historic Wharf, classified by the National Trust as the only remaining steamer wharf on the Australian coastline, is a popular spot for fishing. The Wharf also has tourist information on Tathra and surrounding areas. Every January, the Tathra Wharf to Waves Beach Swim is held to raise funds for various community groups. Swimming at Tathra’s patrolled beach (summer only) may provide the added bonus of a dolphin sighting, or even a glimpse of a passing whale. Bushwalking, kayaking, mountainbiking, snorkelling and surfing are all popular around Tathra. There are lots of things for the kids to do, with a fantastic skatebowl suitable for skateboards, bikes and scooters,

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EDEN Eden Market - 1st Saturday of month from 8am - 1pm. Eden RSL Hall, Calle Calle St.

PAMBULA Pambula Rotary Market - 2nd Sunday of month Pambula Recreation Grounds. Pambula Craft Market - 2nd Sunday of mth from 8am - 1pm. Cnr. Monaro & Toalla Sts. Robin Hood Service Club Craft & Collectables Market - 2nd Sunday of month from 8am - 1pm. Pambula Town Hall. MERIMBULA Merimbula Seaside Market & Fair 3rd Sunday of month from 8.30 - 12.30 Ford Oval. Merimbula RFS Market Friday 26th & Saturday 27th 9am – 3pm at Twyford Hall. CANDELO Candelo Markets - 1st Sun. of each month from 8.30am - 12.30pm. Candelo Park Sports Oval & Town Hall.

WYNDHAM Wyndham Market - 4th Sunday of month from 8.30am - 12.30pm at Wyndham Hall (ALL WEATHER). BEGA Old Bega Hospital Market - 2nd Sat of mth from 8.30am - 2pm. Princes Hwy, South Bega. Farmer’s Market - 1st & 3rd Friday of month from 9am - 2pm. Littleton Gardens, Bega. COBARGO Cobargo Market - last Saturday of mth, from 9am, behind Cobargo Hotel BERMAGUI Bermagui Hand & Homemade Market - last Sunday of mth, 8.30 - 12.30, Dickinson Park. Tilba Tilba Growers Market Every Saturday 8am till 12noon Tilba Hall, contact 44737284

NAROOMA Narooma Rotary Markets - 4th Sunday of mth NATA Oval, off Princes Hwy. MORUYA Moruya Country Market - Riverside Park, cnr Shore St and Ford St 8am - 1pm every Saturday morning. MALUA BAY Quota Seaside Market - 1st Saturday August, October & December. Malua Bay Beach Reserve, Malua Bay. BATEMANS BAY Bay Sunday Markets - at 1 Museum Place, Batemans Bay (behind Historical Society), 1st, 2nd & 4th Sun of each month. Batemans Bay Coastal Patrol Market - 1st Sun of mth, Corrigans’ Park, Batehaven, 9am-1pm. Batemans Bay High School - 3rd Sun of month.

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CATALINA COUNTRY CLUB Championship 27 hole golf course - par 72. Visitors & social groups welcome - bookings required. Fully equipped, well stocked pro shop. 154 Beach Road Batemans Bay. Ph 4472 4022 Pro Shop 4472 4386 www.catalinacountryclub.com.au TATHRA BEACH COUNTRY CLUB In addition to being described as one of the best nine hole golf courses in Australia, it is also the most level one in the district. Expect plenty of water views. 9 hole par 70 Andy Poole Drive Tathra. Ph 6494 1220 www.tathrabeachcountryclub.com TURA BEACH COUNTRY CLUB This 6,018 metre 18 hole championship course (designed by Peter Thomson & Mike Wolveridge) has been consistently rated among the top 100 courses in Australia. 18 hole Par 73 The Fairway Tura Beach. Ph 6495 9002 Pro Shop 6495 9068 www.turaclub.com.au PAMBULA-MERIMBULA GOLF CLUB At this fabulous 27 hole course, you can play a variety of courses and conditions, lengths and challenges, all at the one location. 27 holes par 73 Arthur Kaine Drive Merimbula. Ph 6495 6154 Pro Shop 6495 6280 www.merimbulagolf.com.au EDEN GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB With tree lined fairways and undulating greens, this course should present an interesting challenge for all golfers. The greens and fairways are all in excellent condition. 18 hole par 71 Princes Highway Eden. Ph 6496 1126 Pro Shop 6496 1054 www.edenfishermens.com.au/Golfclub/

Bowling Clubs Here is a list of bowling clubs with the times for particular sessions. Although it is best to check with the clubs, roll-ups are normally available with these times. EDEN GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB TURA BEACH COUNTRY CLUB Ph 6496 1126 Ph 6495 9002 Two Greens Two Greens Tue Ladies Day~men welcome, formal Mon 1.30pm Newer Bowlers dress, names by 9am Tue 10.00am Ladies Bowls Formal Thu Mens Social ~ Dress mufti, names Wed 12.30pm Mens Bowls White Tops by 12noon Thu 9am Bowls Coaching Sat Mixed Social ~ dress mufti, names Fri 12.30pm Nominated Pairs Mufti by 12noon Sun 9am Mixed Bowls Casual Sun Mens Social ~ dress mufti, names Roll-Ups available after liasing with by 9am Staff MERIMBULA IMLAY BOWLING CLUB Ph 6495 1306 Four Greens Mon Greens Closed Tue 10am - 12 noon Roll Ups Social Bowls 12.30pm Random Draw Dress - Smart Casual Wed 10.30am Ladies Day Dress - Formal Thu 10am -12 noon Roll Ups Social Bowls 12.30 Nominated Triples Dress - Smart Casual Fri 1.00pm Roll-Ups Sat 10am - 12noon Roll Ups 12.30pm Mixed Event Dress - Optional - Formal/Smart Casual Sun 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 noon Roll Ups

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HEADLAND FISHING ADVENTURES Merimbula - NSW

March along the South Coast is picture perfect with warm days, warmer water temperatures and best of all, heaps of fish! Estuaries: What a time of year to fish all estuaries along the coast. Flathead and whiting are the two species that most anglers will target with soft plastics up to 100mm, live poddy mullet and fresh prawns ideal for flathead. For whiting live bass yabbies, squirt worms and beach worms are gun baits. Concentrate your efforts around shallow sand flats on a rising tide. All estuaries along the coast will produce the goods, with Wagonga Inlet, Merimbula and Wonboyn Lakes being the pick of them. Offshore: With the water temperature anywhere from 21-24 degrees the pelagic action will be in full swing. Marlin have been around in good numbers and this will continue through March. Trolling skirted lures and slow trolling live baits like striped tuna and slimy mackerel are the gun methods at present. There’s still been sporadic captures of yellowfin tuna to 40kg too, so live baiting and cubing down a burley trail could pay dividends. Inshore, snapper, morwong, flathead, and long finned perch will be available on most South Coast reefs. Expect a few kingfish around also with jigs and livebait the best way to tempt them. Montague Island just off Narooma has been fishing well for the kingies as have the reefs out the front of Moruya. Rocks: Salmon, rat kingfish and bonito are all on the cards with lures, whole pilchards and live baiting the best methods. Almost any deeper headland will hold fish with the better ledges being Tura Head, Tathra Head, Nelsons and the rocks at Mystery Bay just south of Narooma. Sporadic catches of blackfish, drummer and groper can be expected in the washes, with burley a key ingredient for consistent results. Short Point near Merimbula is a great starting point for the bread and butter species. Beaches: All species will be chewing on the beaches with bream, whiting, salmon and mulloway what most anglers will be targeting. Fresh bait is best for bream, and for whiting, live beach worms the number one pick. Pilchards, fresh squid and bluebait are great baits for salmon and mulloway. Some big gummy sharks have been caught too with anglers fishing low light periods getting best results. Look for a beach that has a deeper gutter close to shore and hang on. Beaches that are worth a look are North Tura, Gillard’s, Cuttagee, and Brou beach to the north of Narooma. Tight lines all and good luck. Stuart Hindson

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Bermagui Bermagui offers visitors a myriad of things to do and places to go. Pristine beaches and lakes provide water activities from surfing to swimming, snorkelling, boating and canoeing. Book a fishing charter on one of the many local boats or throw in a line from the beach, rocks or along the Bermagui River. Try out the 18-hole golf course, hit a ball around the tennis courts or play bowls. Test your riding skills at the Bermagui Mountain Bike Park. Go bush walking, take a guided walk or bird watch in the surrounding National Parks and State Forests. Take a guided tour of the Montreal Goldfield and learn about the discovery of gold in the 1880s. Drive south to taste local wines and enjoy a meal at the Mimosa Drystone Restaurant. There is a range of accommodation in Bermagui including B&Bs, motels,

www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au tourist/caravan parks, self-contained holiday units and houses and camping. The historic Bermagui Beach Hotel offers fine food, beverages and accommodation in truly spectacular location overlooking Horseshoe Bay. Bermagui is undergoing something of a building boom, with the new $3.5m Fisherman's Co-op opening in December. This magnificent building, designed by architect Phillip Cox, features timber in its construction, including white stringybark poles that were harvested locally. After receiving almost $1m in funding from the Federal Government, it is hoped that the club rooms of the Bermagui Surf Lifesaving Club at Horseshoe Bay will be completed by mid-2010. Bermagui is a fantastic place to base yourself when on holiday. After you've finished exploring all the things to do around town, it's only a short drive

to Foxglove Gardens at Tilba Tilba, and the historic village Central Tilba. Cobargo, the village famous for its working craftspeople, is only a 15 minute drive away.

What to See & Do Take a tour of the historic Montreal Goldfield Enjoy the view and a cold beer on the Hotel balcony Swim in Bermagui's famous Blue Pool, next to the ocean Visit the new Fishermen's Wharf complex VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Bunga Street, Bermagui Ph: 02 6493 3054 Open 7 days 10am - 4pm

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Men & Women’s Classic Apparel Home Décor Fishermen’s Wharf 73-79 Lamont Street, Bermagui, NSW 2546

Home Décor Books Baby/Children’s Wear Women’s Nightwear 5 Wallaga Street Bermagui, NSW 2546

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Countdown To 13th Annual Bermagui Seaside Fair Saturday 13th March is the date to note and Dickinson Oval in the centre of beautiful Bermagui is the venue. “Bermagui – Proud of Our Place” is the theme for the 2010 Bermagui Seaside Fair and the organisers hope to demonstrate the history of Bermagui from its roots at the Montreal Goldfield, the fishing, timber and farming industries, through to the importance of today’s tourism for the local economy. A street parade will commence at 10am and participants are invited to dress in any costume relating to the activities mentioned above that have made Bermagui what it is today, or whatever makes the participant feel proud of Bermagui. The popular Bermagui Country Club Arts & Crafts Exhibition, held in two large marquees on Dickinson Oval from 10am - 4pm, will include painting, pottery, leadlight, glasswork, woodwork, needlecraft and china. Another “must see” is the Photographic Exhibition at the Bermagui Community

Centre (opposite Mitre 10) from 1pm, Friday 12th - 3pm, Sunday 14th March. The inaugural “Art In Place” themed art exhibition, from Saturday 13th to Saturday 20th March, will show works related to the theme “Bermagui (Permageua): Canoe Without a Paddle”. Chosen for artistic purposes, this theme reflects one of the suggested translations of the name Bermagui. A multitude of events will run throughout the day – Blessing of the Fleet at 8am, Pet Pageant, Zumba Dance, Tai Chi, Karate, Koori dancing and didgeridoo playing. The great Zamboni will delight the kids, there’s FREE novelty events for young and old, helicopter joy flights, monster auction, Marshall & Tacheci sandcastle competition and Flaherty’s Carnival. Judges will nominate someone best dressed to suit the “Proud of Our Place” theme in the “Fashions of the Fair” competition. Dickinson Oval will be bursting at the rails with market stalls carrying goods guaranteed to attract even

the most discerning purchaser. Great food provided by the Seaside Fair Committee and served by valued volunteers will feed the masses. Live entertainment will feature on two stages and Garry Carson Jones and the Poddy Dodgers, just returned from the Tamworth Country Music Festival will play a feast of country and country rock music. Popular local entertainer Jacqui Howarth will coordinate the Youth Music Showcase from 4pm - 8pm, followed by fireworks on the headland at around 8.30pm. A special Over 50’s Concert at Bermagui Country Club from 1pm on Sunday will feature a bevy of local and out of town artists and delight the “recycled teenager”. So make the 13th of March your lucky day and come along to the thirteenth Bermagui Seaside Fair. You’ll be glad you did!! For more information and entry forms for all events, visit www.bermaguiseasidefair.com

Engaging and controversial - Bermagui's Sculpture on the Edge Sculpture can be controversial, engaging, confronting, moving, political, whimsical, obscure and irreverent. Above all, at Bermagui's "Sculpture on the Edge" it is accessible to people who may not have experienced sculpture before. This year "Sculpture on the Edge" has grown to encompass both the Canberra long weekend and the Bermagui Seaside Fair, running from Friday March 5th to Sunday 14th. Bermagui's "Sculpture on the Edge" Committee is delighted to announce that Prof. Philip Cox, AO, Director Cox Richardson has offered an acquisitive prize of $5000 for this year's event. Prof Cox has been a supporter of "Sculpture on the Edge" since it's inception in 2007, and his beautiful Murrah property, "Thubbul" will be open to the public on Friday March 12th from 9am - 4pm when there

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will be guided tours of the Cox art collection. The annual symposium will be held at "Nerimbah", just outside Bermagui on Sunday 7th March. This year's theme is "Sculpture Controversy!" and the symposium promises some entertaining speakers and lively discussion. During the exhibition large sculptures will be displayed on Endeavour Point Headland and Horseshoe Bay Beach, whilst small sculptures can be viewed at the Bermagui Community Hall. Local and regional artists will be well represented by sculptors Daniel Lafferty, Murray Ambler, Gabrielle Powell, Ulan Murray, Karen Charlebois and Alan Watt, as well as a contingent of students from ANU led by the indefatigable Frank Maconochie. New exhibitors include renowned wood turner Richard Raffan and Wynne Prize

finalist Elizabeth Roet from the Blue Mountains. There will be a Festival Club in the evenings over the course of the exhibition to encourage artists and audience to get together. Visit www.sculpturebermagui.org.au or contact Event Manager Jan Ireland on 6493 3808 for more information. Below: Daniel Lafferty's entry for 2010 'Boulders at Mystery Bay'. Photo by Alice Lafferty

A Seaside Village Celebration Sapphire Coast ~ South East NSW

13th Annual Bermagui Seaside Fair SATURDAY, 13th MARCH 2010 Dickinson Park, Bermagui Saturday 13th March: ★ Blessing of the Fleet 8am ★ Street Parade 10am ★ Arts & Crafts Exhibition ★ Kids’ Entertainment ★ Free Novelty Events ★ Flaherty’s Carnival ★ Sandcastle Competition

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Open Exhibition of Photography: Friday 12th-Sunday 14th March ‘Art In Place’ Themed Art Exhibition: Saturday 13th-Saturday 20th March Over 50’s Concert: Sunday 14th March More info www.bermaguiseasidefair.com www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au

Four Winds - "One of the best Festivals in Australia" Different times and different cultures will be brought together in three days of exquisite music at the Four Winds Festival in Bermagui from April 2nd 4th. The Festival was shortlisted by Limelight Magazine as one of the six best Festivals in Australia in 2008. The romance of renaissance Italy and music reverberating around the ancient squares of Tuscany will be brought alive in the Australian bush by Italian maestro Paolo Pandolfo, the “Yo Yo Ma of the viola da gamba”. Sultry flamenco from Arte Kanela will play as dusk settles on Friday and bring a contemporary latino element picked up by the Flinders quarter on Sunday when they join with Karin Schaupp on guitar in a new collaboration of fandango with friends. Karin will join with harpist Marshall McGuire in a first time collaboration on strings playing de Falla, Granados and an Albeniz tango. The exhilarating open air site for the Festival, close to the sea, will give people an opportunity to stretch out on the grass and dream to Melbourne group e21 singing songs of earth, sky and sea, including mediaeval Gregorian chant and songs of place from Australian Indigenous songlines. Gospel and soul will be brought to mind when the women of the Black

Arm Band sing in 13 Indigenous languages on Sunday afternoon – anyone who enjoys Sweet Honey in

the Rock will love these songs which breath life into that which was lost. This walk through the ages will be launched on Good Friday at 4pm with

Four Winds' gift to the community - a free performance of a specially commissioned piece at Dickinson Oval in Bermagui. "Windsong" is a celebration of local artistic endeavour, of elite musicianship, of a vibrant festival, and of the rich and diverse community in which we live - don't miss it. David Hewitt will bring humour and whimsy, not to mention all manner of percussion to a performance of the resonant village on Saturday and will continue with the four winds cinematic orchestra and a bewildering array of instruments, objects, sound effects and absurd dialogue, gravely played, and hilariously funny. A world premier on Saturday afternoon from the Andrea Keller Quartet, commissioned by the Keir Foundation, will be a highlight of a weekend and will blur collaboration and improvisation in jazz and contemporary classical music. The strands of ancient and modern musics and styles will be brought together with assurance and brilliance by Jessica Aszodi (soprano) and Marshall McGuire (harp) with songs ranging from Dowland to Andrew Ford. Tickets for the Four Winds Festival can be purchased online at: www.fourwinds.com.au

Visit historic Montreal Goldfield

“A unique experience” Admittance by guided tour only Tours daily at 2pm - $5pp - 1¼ hrs

Montreal Goldfield at Bermagui

Groups - Bookings essential 1800 645 808 6493 3054

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The Montreal Goldfield is a Heritage Site 7km north of Bermagui on the Wallaga Lake Road. It is a relatively intact remnant of the gold rush days of the early 1880s, and is the only goldfield in Australia located beside the sea. A section of the original goldfield has been preserved, but for safety reasons, you can only enter the Goldfield as part of a tour. This however provides a wonderful opportunity to hear the full Montreal story; a story of mystery, history and fascinating anecdotes. Compacted paths and boardwalks allow visitors to wander through the

beautiful forest and tree ferns. The track itself is approximately 200m long and most is wheel chair accessible, and there are plenty of strategically located benches along the track. Tours of the Goldfield are held daily at 2pm and take around 1 ¼ hours, with toilet facilities available. If you have a group of more than 12, contact the Bermagui Visitors Centre 6493 3054 and choose a time that suits you. Admission is $5pp. Visitors to the Bermagui Seaside Fair can learn more about the Goldfield at the Bermagui Historical Society's stall.

Cobargo

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Cobargo is located half an hour north of Bega, in the midst of lush, green pastures rolling away to forested mountains. The village was established with a Post Office, general store, school, hotel, church and blacksmith during the 1870s around the butter and cheesemaking industries. In the 1860s, Cobargo was known as Wattletown, as bark stripped from local wattle trees was shipped to Sydney and Melbourne to be used in the tanning industry. This industry only ceased in 1964. Cobargo was also known as The Junction because of the junction of the Narira and Bredbatoura Creeks in the middle of the town. A Butter Factory and Co-op were established in 1901 and continued production, except for a short break due to fire, until 1980, when it closed because of changes in bulk milk production.

The town was large enough from the 1890s onwards to support a newspaper, ‘The Cobargo Watch’. Today, Cobargo is a wonderful example of a working village of local artisans, with many of buildings over 100 years old, reflecting the charm of the art & craft housed within them. The two storey building that is home to “Bangles Gallery” is a fine example of century-old architecture, and features lovely wrought iron lace work around the verandahs.. Take a stroll around the town and experience the delightful ambience of yesteryear. Take your pick from an array of art and craft, rare gems and jewelry, pottery, woodwork & leatherwork, or hunt among the collectables, curios and old wares on offer. Recharge your batteries at Valley Edge Cafe with great coffee and a fresh, delectable menu. Take a few minutes to enjoy the beautiful photography that adorns the walls - there are some

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truly spectacular images. Quaama, just south of Cobargo, is where you’ll find Fruit Ballad Wines. It’s well worth the short trip to drop in and try some of Jane’s wonderful handmade fruit wines.; you’re bound to find something new.

What to See & Do Follow the Cobargo Village Historic Walk and listen to the Audio Tour Enjoy a picnic on the banks of the Narira Creek Enjoy the Outdoor Gallery, with painted lightpoles and topiary sculptures VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Princes Hwy, Cobargo Ph: 02 6493 6110 Open Th-Mo 10am-4pm

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“It smells so good you can touch it” Princes Hwy Cobargo (02) 6493 6655

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Ethnic Art • Folk Instruments Jewellery • Gifts Clothing & Crystals. (02) 64936608

BANGLES GALLERY

All Australian made Pottery Princes Hwy Cobargo (02) 6493 6421

VALLEY EDGE CAFE Freshly roasted coffee. Home-made cakes, biscuits & Paninis. Featured in Good Food Guide 2010. 59 Princes Highway Cobargo (02) 6493 6007 www.valleyedge.net

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Yo u r G a r d e n

with Keith Mundy

MUCH ABOUT MULCHING Autumn is again with us and as the days start to cool, more time can be spent in the garden catching up on those things that we let slip during summer. Many plants probably suffered through this long very dry summer and the time is right do some necessary maintenance, particularly mulching. By using a mulch of some type, plants will have a better chance of surviving the colder drying conditions we can expect over the coming months. One cannot stress too much the importance of this very valuable activity that not only keeps the plant roots cool and moist in summer but also protects them from the cold frosts of winter. Mulch is also beneficial for weed suppression and will also slow down rain run-off, which in turn prevents erosion and also supports a large population of soil-inhabiting organisms that are both beneficial to the plant and soil. Mulch is therefore extremely useful in most garden situations. There are a number of mulches available, and the look you are trying to achieve in the garden will determine the type of mulch you would use. Straw type mulches like sugar cane and

lucerne mulch are usually weed-free and are great around roses, flower and vegetable seedlings and throughout your perennial gardens. These mulches last for several months and whilst not only protect the root zone from drying out also in their decomposition process adds valuable nutrients to the plant and improve the texture and structure of the soil. Wood chip mulches are more generally used on permanent gardens beds and it is important to regularly fertilise your plants as these types of mulches can actually deprive the plant of nutrients. It is advisable that prior to commencing any mulching that you fertilise and water the garden bed as water can sometimes take a bit of time to wet the mulch and get through to the root zone. An important factor in using mulch around your plants, particularly in the cooler regions is the insulation benefits that the mulch provides to the root zone against the cold frosts. Frosts are very drying and shallow plants will greatly benefit from having their shallow roots protected during winter and in the early parts of spring.

Nurseries & Gardens Simply Succulents 47 Government Rd Eden Ph 6496 1906 Open Sat-Tues Bega Garden Nursery 32-34 Church St Bega Ph 6492 6628 Open Mon-Sat The Spires Nursery Corkhill Dr, Tilba Tilba Ph 4473 7196 Open 7 days Foxglove Spires Open Garden Corkhill Dr, Tilba Tilba Ph 4473 7375 Open 7 days Bodalla Nursery 195 Princes Hwy Bodalla Ph 4473 5166 Open 7 days Large range of fruit & deciduous trees.

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Mulching is not expensive if it means that every plant you place in your garden survives and the weeds are kept down saving you hours of backbreaking work. Happy mulching and enjoy a wonderful Autumn

Keith Mundy The Spires Nursery Tilba Tilba www.thespiresnursery.com.au

Foxglove Spires Open Garden

Wander along many fragrant paths, under rose covered arbours, into many secluded areas. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this harmonious, spellbinding, three and a half acre open garden. Ph 024473 7375 www.foxglovespires.com.au

The village of Tilba Tilba, is nestled just below Central Tilba and is surrounded by lush farmland enjoying the backdrop of Mt Dromedary. It is a great destination for a visitor to the far south coast. A feature of Tilba Tilba, is the magical Foxglove Spires & Complex, where you can wander through the three & a half acres of open garden.

Tilba’s Forget Me Not Gifts Gramophones ‘n’ Old Stuff

Something Old Something New A beautiful collection of Gifts, Fashion Accessories, Jewellery, Books, Collectables & Old Wares especially for you.

Ph 4473 7080

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Tilba Treasures

This unique shop is a treasure trove of homewares, antiques, collectables, books, kitchenware, giftware, jewellery and personal care products, sourced both here and overseas.

Ph 4473 7799 www.tilba.com.au/tilbatreasures

You can spoil yourself in the Forget Me Not Gift Shop, find a unique treasure in Gramophones & Old Stuff, take home something different from The Spires Nursery & Garden shop, or gain inspiration from the collectables & homewares in Tilba Treasures.When you are ready to have a bite to eat, or just coffee & cake, sit a while at Love at First Bite.

Love at First Bite

Adjacent to the won’drous Foxglove Spire Gardens. Gourmet Breakfasts & Lunches 16 years of serving rich Crema Coffee & our own amazing cakes. Check our savoury sensations from the blackboard.

Ph 4473 7055

The Spires Nursery

A magical place to visit Adjacent to Foxglove Spires Open Garden. Rare & interesting perennials, trees, shrubs & roses. Gardeners Shop with an eclectic range of gardeners gifts.

Ph 4473 7196 www.thespiresnursery.com.au

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Tilba

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The villages of Tilba Tilba and Central Tilba lie on the slopes of Gulaga, a place of great spiritual significance to the local Yuin nation. Named Mt. Dromedary by Captain Cook in 1770, the lower slopes of Gulaga became the site of much activity when gold was discovered in the 1860s. Many of Tilba’ s buildings were constructed in the late 1880s when the gold boom was at its peak. By the time mining ceased, the dairy industry was firmly established as the main source of income for the area. The village of Tilba Tilba, just a few kilometres south of Central Tilba, is also protected by a National Heritage listing. Tilba Tilba is home to the magnificent Foxglove Spires, featuring one of Australia’s finest open gardens covering 3.5 acres. There is also a cafe, giftware, antiques and a nursery on

The Toast of the Coast Wine Tasting & Sales Morning/Afternoon Tea & Coffee

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site. Tilba Tilba also has a general store, and is the base for the walk up Gulaga. The entire village of Central Tilba was classified by he National Trust in 1974 in recognition of its historical significance.

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TILBA WATERFRONT COTTAGES

Imagine being lulled to sleep by the distant pound of the rolling waves of the sea, waking up to the sounds of the native birds welcoming a new day, with the whole day ahead to cater to your senses. Contact Kevin or Pam on www.tilbawaterfrontcottages.com

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email - tilbawaterfcottages@bigpond.com

“Killarney”

Affordable Holiday to the South Coast near Bermagui Will sleep 6 people, self contained, linen available.

Pets Welcome

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Central Tilba maintains its village atmosphere, and has become a centre for craftspeople and artisans, as well as ‘old-fashioned’ stores like the general store, lolly shop and toy shop. Leatherwork, art studios, woodwork, jewellery, unusual clothing, cafes, antiques, giftware, as well as a bakery, a pub and famous cheese factory are all located on Central Tilba’s main street. The Tilba Festival is held every Easter.

What to See & Do Enjoy the spectacular Foxglove Spires gardens Take a guided tour of Gulaga Mountain with Umbarra Cultural Tours Step back in time in Central Tilba Visit the ABC Cheese Factory

Tilba Central Tilba Farm Cabins (02) 4473 7353

Dromedary Hotel (02) 4473 7223

Gulaga Gallery (02) 4473 7233

Mockingbird Lane Antiques (02) 4473 7226

Tilba Leather (02) 4473 7360

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Pam's Store (02) 4473 7311

Tilba Valley Wines (02) 4473 7308

ABC Cheese Factory (02) 4473 7387 Pam's Village Store and Restaurant Just how many businesses can you fit into one place? Pam’s Store in Tilba Tilba seems to be striving for the record. There’s a petrol station (fuel, oil and ice), a corner store (take-away food, groceries, fresh bread and milk daily) a fishing shop (bait and tackle), a coffee shop (Byron Bay coffee and cakes), restaurant (open on Friday nights), liquor outlet (beer, wine and spirits), a post office, newsagent and local tourist information centre, and they’re all in the one place! If you’re tackling the Mt. Dromedary walk, Pam’s Store, situated at the beginning of the walk, is the perfect spot to stock up before you go, or reward yourself with a coffe or a cool ale on the verandah on your return. There's an a la carte dinner menu available every Friday night, and it's a good idea to book. So if you’re looking for somewhere with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that supplies just about everything you need to enjoy your holiday, then Pam’s Store in Tilba Tilba is the place to go. Open 7 days a week, 7am - 7pm Monday to Friday, 7am - 6pm Saturdays and 8am - 6pm on Sundays. Pam's Village Store and Restaurant, Corkhill Dve, Tilba Tilba. Ph 02) 4473 7311

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Enjoy the community spirit at the Tilba Easter Festival The Tilba Easter Festival on Saturday, April 3rd, is jam-packed with entertainment & activities to suit all the family. Enjoy Town criers, hilarious street games, live music on 5 stages, roaming performers, and circus workshops. There’s an art competition and exhibition, craft demonstrations, children’s activities, market stalls and delicious food. The Festival takes place in the magical setting of Central Tilba’s main street with its colourful 100-year-old buildings. The entire village and surrounding lush volcanic farmland rolling down to the ocean, have been protected by the National Trust and is just a short drive south from Narooma. Children will be entertained by the Great Zamboni the magician, and the Pat the Possum show. Rides, street games and the reptile awareness show take place throughout the day. The traditional bushies boot throw and

egg toss games are open to all comers. To reconnect with our rural heritage, exhibitions will include sheep shearing, whip cracking and rumours of a new game for the day: the udder toss! The Festival prides itself on promoting and supporting local talent. This year, a Youth Talent Quest will be held, along with a special stage to showcase the diversity of dance performers in our area. This will provide opportunities for our young up and coming performers to get on stage and gain valuable performance experience. Pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome to attend the Pet Parade, to be held for the first time. Best Dressed and most unusual pets of all shapes and sizes will strut their stuff along the main street. Easter Saturday is the one day each year when Bate Street is closed to traffic and open to a huge array of culture

and festivities. A modest donation ($5 adults, $2 kids 2-16) covers a full day’s entertainment. The festival is proud to be a volunteer non-profit community project, free of corporate sponsorship, and dedicated to a day of fun for everyone who attends. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a classic community festival day, with a unique rural flavour. Be sure to join in the colour and laughter that flows from this Historic village of Tilba on Easter Saturday. Visit www.tilba.com.au for more info.

26th Tilba Easter Festival Easter Saturday 3rd April 2010 9am to 5pm

Fun for the Whole Family!

Entertainment & activities to suit all the family, including town criers, hilarious street games with prizes, live music on 5 different stages, roaming street performers, an art competition & exhibition in the big hall, circus workshops, scarecrow competition, giant pumpkin and agricultural display, vintage motorbike display, exhibition of dance styles including Aboriginal Gulaga Dancers, tap dance, Irish dancing, belly dance and contemporary styles. Craft demonstrations, children’s activities & rides, market stalls & delicious food. Of special note for children is a Pet Parade, Zamboni the magician, the first ever Youth Talent Quest and the Pat The Possum show. Musical entertainment on 5 stages will include Malumba, True Blue, Carl Morgan & Full Circle. The Street Games are open to all ages and include the Egg Toss, the Bushies Boot Throw and The Udder Toss.

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Mogo

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The township of Mogo was born when gold was discovered in the early 1850s at Cabbage Tree Creek. Estimates of the number of diggers who converged on the town range from a conservative 200 to an unlikely 20,000.

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To experience what the town was like during the boom, a visit to the Original Gold Rush Colony is a must. Mogo is now famous for its great range of specialty stores, housed in replica nineteenth century timber buildings.

There are potteries, galleries, antique stores, bookshop and coffee shops, many of which specialise in unusual and interesting items. Mogo is the perfect place to spend time browsing for something a little bit different. Also in Mogo is the internationally recognised Jennifer Drynan Mogo Zoo, home to 39 rare PROPRIETOR and exotic species., including the rare white lions of ‘Timbavati’. “Mogo Cottage”

Extensive range of art & craft supplies including:

30 Princes Highway Mogo NSW 2536

♦ Canvasses ♦ Art Materials ♦ Stamping ♦ Papercraft ♦ Scrapbooking ♦ Cardmaking ♦ Precious Metal Clay

Workshops for all levels in card-making, scrapbooking & PMC (silver) jewellery. Open 7 days 9am - 5pm Phone/Fax: 4474 3453 41 Princes Highway, Mogo NSW 2536

Tel. 4472 5359 (4472 jely) Fax. 4472 4396 www.jellybeads.com.au admin@jellybeads.com.au jjs_jellybeads@yahoo.com.au

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● Beads ● Books ● Magazines ● Findings ● Sterling Silver, ● Ready Made Jewellery, ● Handmade Beads, ● Classes Children welcome

Step back in time and pan for gold at the Gold Rush Colony Go mountain-biking on the trails in nearby State Forests

Mogo Cottage 30 Princes Hwy Mogo 02 4474 2675

Take a stroll around town and explore the interesting shops

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Historic Mogo Mogo is famous for its great range of specialty stores housed in replica nineteenth century timber buildings. There are potteries, galleries, antique stores, bookshop and coffee shops, many of which specialise in unusual and interesting items. MOGO BOOK STORE Mogo Book Store is situated on the Princes Highway in Mogo and offers a wide variety of quality second hand books at affordable prices. There is something to suit everyone in the large range of fiction titles - classic novels, popular authors, crime, mystery and thriller writers, science fiction, young adult fiction and children’s books. Also available is a broad selection of nonfiction books - Australiana, biographies and travel, sport, militaria, history, gardening, cooking, health, music and theatre, art, reference and more. If we do not have what you are looking for currently in stock, we are happy to take details and let you know if it does become available. We also buy books in good condition. Drop in for a relaxed browse or phone us if you are looking for a particular book. Enquiries are welcome - call 4474 2141. Mogo Book Store, Princes Highway, Mogo.

Everything Alpaca and more

Overcoats, throw rugs, ladies and mens knitwear, scarves, wraps, hats, gloves, socks, baby shawls and hand knits, knitting yarn, accessories & patterns, raw & carded fleece and locally made candles. Open Wed - Mon 10.30am - 4pm

Mogo House, 21 Princes Hwy Mogo

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Mogo Bookstore

We offer a wide variety of quality second hand books at affordable prices. Drop in for a relaxed browse when you visit Mogo. Enquiries are welcome.

Princes Hwy Mogo. 4474 2141

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♦ Leather Handbags ♦ Wallets ♦ Italian Sandals ♦ Hats ♦ Jewellery ♦ Gifts and Decor Pieces

Milston’s Past and Present Books, Collectables, Curios, Educational Resources. A delightfully different shop to explore. 13 Princes Hwy Mogo. 4474 5708

Mogo Orchid & Fern Nursery Greenhouse of Australian Native Orchids & Ferns. Specialise in Australian cool climate native orchids. Materials for re-potting & mounting. Wall Décor, Designer pots. Nursery with a difference 14 Charles Street MOGO 4474 2291

Clocktower Arcade

Shop 4 Clock Tower Arcade Mogo 02 4474 0624 TP sales@poshcat.com.au

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THE OLD DAIRY

Zorans Patisserie

Mogo’s absolute favourite shop for coffee, cakes, pies and bread. We also provide catering.

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Six fabulous shops to keep you occupied.

The Old Dairy Country Crafts. Manufacturer and retailer of Terracotta, Ceramics, Silk Flowers, Dolls and Bears. Shop 3, ClockTower Arcade, Mogo. 4474 3524

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Like many coastal towns, Batemans Bay, settled by Europeans in the 1820s, relied on timber, ship building, dairying and fishing as its main source of income in the previous century. The town is accessed from the north by its famous lifting span bridge, the oldest of its type in Australia; the bridge celebrated its 50th birthday in 2006. Now a thriving regional centre and major tourist destination, people come to Batemans Bay from all over Australia for its natural beauty. Situated on the banks of the magnificent Clyde River, water is deeply ingrained in the culture of ‘the Bay’. Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, surfing and diving are all within easy reach of town. The Batemans Marine Park ensures that the coastal environment is protected for future generations. Hire a boat, kayak or even a houseboat to explore the spectacular upper

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are a highly nutritious food, being BATEMANS rich in omega 3 oils, iron, zinc, iodine, BAY vitamins A, B complex, & C. These days, you can be much more Situated at the end of Wray Street adventurous with oysters. Ask Enola for some of her recipes for a more Enjoy fabulous Clyde River contemporary approach. Oysters at the river’s edge. Ask about our BBQ Tours The Oyster Shed is also a great spot for a picnic. All you need is the picnic rug, “Fly the Beach” photo photo to to “Fly the Beach” come EAT IN, come a bottle of wine and some freshlyopened oysters, then relax and enjoy TAKEAWAY, the spectacular Clyde River views. and homE And to keep the holiday vibe going, dElIvErY take some oysters home with you! now available

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