Far South Coast Imag June Edition

June 2010

Far South Coast Region Inside:

Jazz in Merimbula

Dimitri Ashkenazy at Wolumla Hall Page 13

Merimbula Jazz Festival Page 14

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Far South Coast Art Galleries

Art Trail - Batemans Bay to Eden MOGO

2. To Di For Designer Accessories Shop 1, 64 Vulcan Street, Moruya. Ph 4474 2422. Open Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am - 2pm. Martina Penning exhibits her colourful art with a twist.

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3. The Montague Art & Craft Society Cottage Gallery 92 Campbell Street, Narooma. Ph 4476 5397 Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm. Paintings, craft, giftware & cards by local artists. 3-day Easter Exhibition at Narooma High School

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. Paintings

by Jane Murphy. Open 10-4pm every Sun, Wed & public holidays or by appointment.

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8. 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

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10. Bilyara Gallery 89 Wallagoot Lane (off Sapphire Coast Dr) Ph 6494 1559. Open Wed-Sun, 10-5pm. Landscape architecture in tranquil bush setting offering wide range of all Australian art and craft. Homemade cakes and coffee available. www.bilyaragallery.com.au

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12. Artessence Gallery 47 Toalla St Pambula. Ph 6495 7286 Paintings, Ceramics, Jewellery, Glassware, Mosaics & Clothing by local & interstate artists. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm.

13. 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

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11. Boardwalkart Gallery 7 Bodalla Place Merimbula.

Ph 6495 4608. A unique coastal art experience right on the edge of Merimbula Lake. Open: Wed, Fri & Sun 10am - 4pm (Christmas - April), Wed & Sun only 11am - 4pm (May - Dec). CLOSED IN JUNE. boardwalkart.com.au

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7. Spiral Gallery 47 Church St Bega. Ph 6492 5322. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Represents regional, emerging & established artists. www.spiralgallery.org.au 8

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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.

9. The Crossing Gallery 21 Sharpe Street Candelo Ph 6493 2764 Open Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm or phone prior to coming. www.thecrossinggallery.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.

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Autumn colours © Paul Callaghan

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June Welcome to the beautiful Far South Coast - we hope you enjoy your time in this fantastic region.

Over the Queen's birthday weekend in June, Merimbula is transformed into a jazz lover's paradise, with peoplw travelling from around Australia to be a part of the Merimbula Jazz Festival.

This year is the 30th year for the Festival, and it shows no sign of slowing down, with a huge number of bands playing. There's everything from duos to big bands, playing Trad, Swing, Big Band, Modern, Mainstream, Funk and ‘Other’ forms of jazz.

For information about the Jazz Festival, check out pages 14 to 17.

Jazz isn't the only thing on offer for music lovers this month though. The Sapphire Coast Music Society are presenting yet another internationally acclaimed musician, Dimitri Ashkenazy.

Dimitri is a clarinetist par excellence, playing with orchestras in London

Contents and Berlin, to name a few. He'll be performing at the Wolumla Hall in Wolumla on Sunday June 26th, accompanied by Suzanne Powell, an acclaimed pianist in her own right. Go to page 13 for more information.

For outdoor types, the Ace of Clubs Golf Classic is on from June 20 - 25, with competitors teeing off on four of the best courses on the Far South Coast - see page 10 for details.

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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

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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.

Historic Boydtown, just a short drive south on the Princes Highway, was built by Ben Boyd in 1843 on the shores of Twofold Bay.- the Seahorse Inn here has been beautifully restored.

What to See & Do Check out the fishing trawlers at Eden Wharf Wander through the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre Hire a fishing charter, take a cruise or try sea kayaking on Twofold Bay (whale watching in season) Explore stunning National Parks VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Mitchell Street, Eden Ph: 02 6496 1953

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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

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

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Blue Whales on the Brink at the Eden Killer Whale Museum Blue Whales are the largest animals on our planet. They can weigh about the same as 40 elephants and are as long as around three school buses. Their heart alone is around the size of a small car. Due to their low numbers and the size of the ocean, mysteries remain of the nature of this swift and powerful creature.

Blue Whales are considered Endangered, meaning there is a very high risk of their extinction in the wild. Prior to the invention of the exploding harpoon gun and steamdriven vessels, Blue Whale numbers in Antarctica were over 230,000. Their swiftness and power were too great for the oared whaleboats. Technological

changes in whaling tools and vessels soon changed this, and recent surveys estimate the population now around only 2,000 in Antarctica.

Blue Whales on the Brink explores the technological advances in whaling that resulted in the dramatic decline of the Blue’s populations around the world, and the international recognition in 1966 of the need of conservation of whale species.

Blue Whales featured in Eden’s history in 1908 when a mother and calf were cornered and herded by Killer Whales into the Bay and finally harpooned by Archer James Davidson near Davidson Whaling Station. The mother was the largest whale to be harpooned

by hand at the time, measuring 97 feet long (29.5 metres). This made the Guinness Book of World Records in 1984. A detailed account of the hunt featured in a Sydney newspaper and is both an intriguing and disturbing account to read.

Though an uncommon sight, Blue Whales have been seen returning to the Bay on occasion.

Blue Whales on the Brink features stunning documentary footage of Blue Whale populations off the South and West Australian coasts. Explore what we do and don’t know about Blue Whales, reflect on historical and contemporary human activity affecting populations and the role we can play in the conservation of these majestic creatures. The exhibition runs from 1 May to 10 October 2010.

Left: Archer James Davidson standing on top of 97ft Blue Whale harpooned in 1908. Courtesy of Rene & Fay Davidson Below: Manning the exploding harpoon gun on board Pol II, one of the five Norwegian whale catchers that hunted whales for its mother or factory ship the NT Nielsen-Alonso in Antarctica from 1926-1931. Technological changes meant an increase in the number of whales that could be hunted and processed.

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

Davy Jones’ Treasures Gift & Souvenir Shop

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· 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

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100’s of plants at wholesale prices lOver 700 named plants in private collection to view lOpen most days other times by appointment l

47 Government Rd Eden. 02 6496 1906

Men of Timber Exhibition explores Eden's timber history The Men of Timber exhibition explores the dangerous aspects of occupations associated with the timber industry as well as the historical aspects of living and working conditions.

The exhibition also highlights the commitment of the National Timber Workers’ Memorial committee to bring to Eden a place of national commemoration for fallen Australian timber workers.

The timber industry in Australia extends as far back as to the settlement of the colony in 1788.

Timber was cleared from the land to fulfil the need to build shelter and furniture, provide fuel for cooking and for transport requirements such as building ships and carts.

Red cedar was the first export of the colony of New South Wales and cedar

getters existed until the end of the industry in 1910.

One of the earliest known exports of timber from Eden occurred in 1843 when the ship St Heliers left the wharf with a load of wattle bark and other goods bound for London.

The first rail service in NSW opened on 26 September 1855. With the increasing use of railways across the country the demand for railway sleepers saw the emergence of a steady sleeper cutter industry. By 1907 there were 50 sleeper cutters producing sleepers made of Woollybutt, Blackbutt and Grey box.

The last sleeper shipment from Eden was the Lantao which departed on 28 October 1961 bound for Pakistan.

Eden was the first Australian town to begin exporting woodchips.

This began in 1968 when the state government entered into a 20 year agreement with Harris Daishowa (Aust) Pty Ltd for the sale of woodchips from the Crown’s forests. By 1969 the chipping plant built on the shore across the bay from the town of Eden was operational. The first woodchip shipment took place in January 1971.

Men of Timber exhibition runs from 1st May to 10 October 2010

Cafe Lamplighter at the Best Western Coachman’s Rest Motor Inn

Below: Clearing Princes Hwy c1930 Right: Roy & Fred (front) Blazeley trimming a log ready to square sleepers for NSW railways in bush behind Eden 1936

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Located in the heart of beautiful Eden, only minutes walk to club, hotels and shopping centre

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

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Caption for Pambula Lake photograph © Paul Callaghan © Photographer

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

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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www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au 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.

European settlement began in the 1830s, with the original township built on the southern banks of the Pambula River. Severe flooding in the 1860s meant the town had to be re-located to its present site on higher ground.

Timber, maize, wattlebark, dairying and oyster farming formed the basis of the local economy in the late nineteenth century.

However in 1888, gold was discovered on the banks of the Yowaka River, and by 1891 there were eleven mining companies in operation at the Mount Gahan site.

Pambula’s historic past is very much in evidence today, with beautifully restored and maintained historic buildings and farmhouses.

Websites to suit every business and budget

This thriving village has an eclectic mix of businesses, with art galleries, cafes, restaurants, gift shops, and pubs.

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

Just 5 minutes east of the village is Pambula Beach, set between the ocean, the mouth of Pambula River and Ben Boyd National Park. There is an excellent swimming beach patrolled by the Pambula Surf Life Saving Club, a dog friendly beach at Middle Beach and the beautiful Pambula Rivermouth. There are also walking tracks and viewing platforms.

Pambula Lake is just south where there’s a boat ramp and oyster growers selling fresh Pambula Lake oysters.

What to See & Do Enjoy the beautiful historic buildings of Pambula Village Visit the ‘Oaklands’ complex Take a walk around Panboola Visit the friendly kangaroos at Pambula Beach

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

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Try some oysters at Pambula Lake Take a trip to the scenic village of Wyndham

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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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Pambula's Oaklands complex a 'must-see' visitor experience The historic ‘Oaklands’ property, situated on the Princes Highway in Pambula, is the site of one of the region’s newest retail and tourism ventures.

Owned by the Moffitt family, the design of the beautifully constructed Oaklands complex draws its inspiration from rural buildings of yesteryear.

Since opening in April 2009, the complex has become a major tourist destination in the Far South Coast.

Oaklands is home to several businesses, making it easy to spend hours wandering through the complex.

Oaklands Barn that carries a wide range of stock feeds for horses and cattle right through to chooks. There's also farm and landscaping supplies, including fencing materials, mulches, topsoil, pebbles and railway sleepers.

The Barn also stocks pet accessories, pet food for dogs, cat and bird seed and pet health care products like dog washes and flea treatments.

Oaklands Nursery is perfect for wandering through, with seedlings, native plants, ornamentals, beautiful pots and garden furniture to inspire.

There's a homewares and gifts area as well, with all sorts of handy kitchen gadgets, a wide range of books from the ABC, and delicious Australian

honey.

Children will enjoy the animal nursery, where they can visit farm animals and pets close up. Chooks, ducks, rabbits, and goats are all on display, right through to miniature ponies, draft horses and even camels. Sometimes there are poddy calves, puppies and kittens as well. Please note that the Animal Nursery is not open Mondays and Tuesdays during winter.

For the more adventurous, there are pony rides and trail rides that traverse the working Oaklands farm. For trail ride times, enquiries and bookings phone 0428 957 257.

Oaklands Cafe serves modern Australian cuisine in a classic Australian setting. Serving funky homestyle food for breakfast and lunch, delicious home-made cakes and organic coffee for morning or afternoon tea, the cafe is a great place to relax with friends. Don’t forget to check out the beautiful redgum table, handcrafted and designed for communal dining.

The Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch from 9am to 4pm 7 days a week.

Phone 6495 7373 for bookings.

Oaklands is open 7 days a week.

Phone 6495 7257

Oaklands Pambula ♦ Farm & Garden Supplies ♦ Trail & Pony Rides Ph 0428 957 257

♦ Animal Nursery ♦ Oaklands Café Breakfast & Lunch 9am - 4pm 7 days Ph Café 6495 7373

Next to the Pambula Bridge 6495 7257

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Ace of Clubs Golf Classic plays around the Valley this June An initiative to boost visitor numbers The Ace of Clubs Classic has a round during a traditionally quiet month robin format involving four of the best has evolved into one of the premier golf courses on the Far South Coast events on the Far South Coast golfing the Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club, Tura calendar.

Beach Country Club, Eden Gardens Country Club and the Bega Country The Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club Club. organised the first Ace of Clubs Golf Classic back in 1997 to increase the Each golfer will play at least one round number of golfers playing their course on each course, and daily competitions in June. and prizes add to the attraction of the round robin format.

The Club has continued to co-ordinate this event and build its success over Evening meals are on offer at 4 finest clubs the Host NSW South Coast! thePlayed years, to at thethe extent that there are onmost Clubs after each day's now more than 60 clubs throughout competition, and hot food is available NSW and Victoria represented by some during the day.

300-plus players.

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held from Sunday 20th to Friday 25th June.

A well deserved lay day on Wednesday 23rd allows for players to take time out to enjoy some sightseeing, shopping or just relaxing.

The Ace of Clubs week winds up with the Presentation Night, including the crowning of the King and Queen of Clubs and a Farewell Party, held at the Pambula - Merimbula Golf Club.

Entries close on Friday May 28th, with entry forms available from particpating clubs or online at www.merimbulagolf.com.au

$20,000 in prizes!

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June 20th to 25th 2010 ● $20,000 in prizes including the King & Queen of Clubs Trophy ● Play the Sapphire Coast’s top four courses ● Men’s & ladies’ individual competitions ● Hot food will be available at all courses ● Players can register at Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club up to 5pm on Sunday 28th May

Final Presentation & Farewell Party at

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Do your Christmas shopping at Toad Hall's closing down sale After decades as one of Pambula's best-known businesses, Toad Hall will be closing its doors at the end of this month.

But before it does shut down, Toad Hall is having a Closing Down sale, with reductions of up to 50% on some items*.

Owners Sandra Spangler and Keith McKee are inviting visitors and locals alike to get their Christmas shopping done early this year by taking advantage of Toad Hall's sale.

Standing proudly at the roundabout on the corner of Toallo and Quondola Streets in Pambula, Toad Hall has been

operating as a retailer of craft since 1971.

Sandra and Keith have continued Toad Hall's reputation for carrying a great collection of local crafts and gift ware, and it is with a great deal of sadness that they have made the difficult decision to close the business.

Reflecting on the current business environment, Keith said, "These days people seem to be spending their money on mobile phones and big screen TVs; few people are interested in crafts any more. Consequently, we've decided to close the doors. All of our stock is on sale, or you can make us an

offer, as long as it's reasonable!"

There are three rooms to wander through, with some of the treasures to be found including toiletries like soaps and hand-creams, jewellery, pottery, cards, mobiles, tea towels, paintings, woodwork, incense and baby wear.

Toad Hall also has a great range of Settler teddy bears that really need to find a new home.

Toad Hall is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 4.30pm. *Please note - craft items on consignment are not reduced in price.

Closing Down Sale Experiences to make you feel good

Everything Reduced* (*Excludes Crafts)

Dining at its best Golf for all levels Friendly & Relaxed Environment Health & Fitness

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and browse through our three rooms of art, craft & giftware.

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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 town’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.

Tura Beach is only a short drive north, with its own shopping centre, country club and beautiful beach.

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

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Held at the Wolumla Hall on Sunday 26th June at 2.30pm, the concert is based on the theme of ‘dance’.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall in London and the Deutsches SymphonieOrchester, Berlin.

Susanne Powell is recognised as one of Australia’s leading pianist and has appeared with many international artists both here and overseas. She has also been an accompanist for the Jacqueline du Pre master classes in

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London’s Summer Music Series.

Tickets are available from Merimbula Booktique, Magpie Music in Bega, the Eden Music Centre or at the door.

Tickets cost $18 for members, $21 for concession card holders or $25 for non-members.

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The Merimbula Jazz Festival is set to hit a "high note" in 2010 when it celebrates its 30th Festival of "Jazz in June" over the June Long Weekend from June 11 to June 14.

The Merimbula Jazz Festival, now in its 30th year, is one of the longest running Jazz Festivals in Australia, and you don't get that popular without good reason.

Attracting Jazz Musicians from all over Australia, the Merimbula Jazz Festival has 8 official Venues over 4 days, with many Cafes and Restaurants also providing Jazz entertainment over the Weekend.

Situated in modern Clubs with home comforts, plenty of food and drinks continually available and parking areas adjoining, wheelchair access is possible to all venues. Venues include CLUB SAPPHIRE MERIMBULA (Bowling Club), MERIMBULA RSL CLUB, PAMBULA MERIMBULA GOLF CLUB, LAKEVIEW HOTEL and TWYFORD HALL. The Festival kicks off at dusk on Friday June 11th with Bands scheduled to play at all Venues from 5pm through to midnight.

Saturday commences with a Jazz Breakfast at 8am followed by the popular Jazz Street Parade at 11am.

After the Parade there is an outside performance by the Lake in Beach Street commencing at 11.30am.

An event not to be missed is the Jazz Picnic on Monday June 11th at the Pambula Merimbula Golf Club.

Music starts at 11am and goes through until 4pm.

Bus transportation is available all through the weekend to and from the Golf Club during the Band performing times.

For more information ring the Jazz Phone on 0419 445 011

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BOOKtique – the coffee lover’s book shop. Books Coffee Music.

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Welcomes you to view the extensive winter collection.

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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.

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Boardwalk Pancakes & Ice Creams All day Breakfast. Light snacks.

Coffee, Crepes & Pancakes. Ice Creams & low fat yoghurts. Ask us about our 10% discount vouchers.

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The Merimbula Jazz Festival, now in its 30th year, is one of the longestrunning festivals in Australia, with jazz musicians coming from all over Australia to participate.

There are 8 official Jazz Festival venues providing music over 4 days, but many cafes and restaurants around Merimbula also join in with the jazz spirit and provide space for performers.

Twyford Hall has been the home of the Festival for the past 30 years, and is the place to get information, programmes and tickets for the weekend.

A wide range of music styles will be featured over the 4 days, with everything from big bands, swing bands, trad jazz, modern jazz, dixie, funk, duos, trios and quartets, all showing the many faces of jazz.

If the music is as interesting as the band names, with groups like Myldewedd Fygge, Us On A Bus,

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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

Festival attracts around Australia Euphonious Cacophony, the Kransky Town Funk Train And Summa Cum Laude Jazz Orchestra, music lovers are in for a real treat.

It all begins at dusk on Friday 4th, with bands scheduled to play from 5pm at all venues. The popular Jazz Street Parade, where Merimbula welcomes jazz musicians to town, commences at 11am. The Parade is a wonderful spectacle for young and old, with many jazz lovers donning their favourite jazz outfits. After the Parade there is a free performance outside the Visitors Information Centre in Beach Street at 11.30am.

The Jazz Festival Picnic is on at 11am Monday at the Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club, where jazz lovers can relax in the winter sunshine on the manicured lawn of the practice fairway.

Visit www.merimbulajazz.org.au or ring the Jazz Phone on 0419 445 011.

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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

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

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One of Merimbula's best kept secrets is the Old School Museum. A wonderful facility for locals and visitors alike, the Museum is a great place to spend some time.

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.

The Museum provides a secure site for displays and stories of local history, including: • 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 Steam ship Company that provided transport for people and goods along 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 Museum is open from 1.30pm – 4pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (closed Christmas Day). Entry is $3 and children are free. Phone 6495 4844 for information

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Meet and Name An Albino Echidna

Have you ever met an albino echidna?

Potoroo Palace Native Animal Education Sanctuary is extremely pleased to announce the arrival of their Albino Echidna, which really is white all over and even has the tiniest red eyes. Visitors to Potoroo Palace will have the opportunity to get up close and see for themselves what a truly unique animal an albino echidna is.

Of course ‘Spike’ and ‘Priscilla’ our two other echidnas will also be happy to interact with the visitors.

Our new echidna has come to Potoroo Palace after being rescued from attacking birds near Sanctuary Point.

Unfortunately being born albino meant this echidna couldn’t rely on camouflage for protection leaving it extremely vulnerable to attack by predators. When it was taken to the vet, tests revealed it was suffering from acute malnutrition.

After some wonderful care and attention from her Native Animal Network Association carers the echidna has made wonderful progress and is growing steadily. Because of the amount of intensive care received, our new echidna is lovely and cuddly and loves nothing more than a pat and cuddle.

Come along and meet her when she makes her Park debut on June 28th and help us give her a name.

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

Fish Feeding Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11.30

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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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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.

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

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Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 1pm 47 Church St Bega 6492 5322 www.spiralgallery.org.au

The leading provider of books relating to regional sustainability, health and gentle parenting. Wide range of children’s and adult’s fiction and nonfiction, DVDs & CDs. ABC Shop.

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Spiral Gallery Spiral Gallery Co-Operative Limited is an artist run space that aims to promote and support contemporary and innovative art practice through its frequently changing exhibitions.

The gallery is run by the co-operative of artists, and aims to promote established and emerging artists in exhibitions which reflect a variety of media and styles.

As well as solo shows, the gallery hosts community group shows and exhibitions by the spiral artists themselves.

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.

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BEST LITTLE MUSIC SHOP IN THE •THE Fantastic range of instruments & • Fantastic range of instruments & accessories accessories • Print music, CD’s & • 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

Large range of stock frames, fast 6 little nursery downSelection the lane and the friendly service. of • local•• photography by Tony & Robert Lockerbie.

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Open Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 1pm 32-34 Church Street, Bega Phone 02 6492 6628 115 Carp St Bega 6492 6500 tony@tonylockerbie.com Hardy plants for coastal, frost and drought conditions Special interest books and gift cards Seedlings and herbs are our specialty Come, relax and be inspired by the ambience of our nursery

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Discover the delights of our Bed and Breakfast in a gracious 1870’s home in the heart of Bega.

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Kianinny Bay, Tathra © Paul Callaghan

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

Tathra Beach Country Club Golf or Tennis Ph 6494 1220

The Golden Sands Chinese Restaurant

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www.farsouthcoastimag.com.au 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, and a great playground, both located near the Tathra Surf Lifesaving Club.

An easy 3km walking & cycling track runs from Tathra to the mouth of the Bega River at Mogareeka, with other walks around town as well.

Tathra Hotel - Motel Take in the spectacular ocean views while enjoying a meal or a drink on the deck

Direct access to the ocean is available at Kianinny Bay (also good for swimming), and the boat ramp at Mogareeka provides an easy launch into the Bega River estuary.

If you’re keen to play some golf or tennis, try the Tathra Beach Country Club.

Tathra also has plenty of great places to eat, ranging from gourmet delis to cafes and restaurants.

Tathra is a great base from which you can explore the Mimosa Rocks National Park, which follows the coast up towards Bermagui. Beaches include Nelsons, Moon Bay, and Bithry Inlet, with camping available at Gillards and Middle Beach.

What to See & Do

Explore the many beautiful beaches and National Parks Fish off the Tathra Wharf Go bushwalking on the Kangarutha Track or in the Tathra Wildlife Reserve Check out the view and whales from the Headland lookout Enjoy the walk from Tathra to the mouth of the Bega River at Mogareeka Take the kids to the skatebowl and the playground near the Surf Lifesaving Club Explore the Bega River by boat Visit the many art galleries and studios between Tathra and Bermagui.

Websites to suit every business and budget • Live Entertainment every Saturday • Bottleshop • TAB • Budget Accommodation • Whale watching lounge & sun-deck • Delicious Meals - lunch & dinner 7 days (end of the Snowy Mountains Hwy) TATHRA Ph 6494 1101

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Monthly Markets Guide Eden Eden Market 1st Saturday of month from 8am 1pm. Eden RSL Hall, Calle Calle St. Nethercote Nethercote Seasonal Produce Market Saturday 24th April 8am - 12pm, Nethercote Hall, cnr Nethercote and Back Creek Rds. 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 Thursday 24th & Friday 25th 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.

Located directly opposite Tathra’s famous surf beach

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.

Award winning sausages 1st - Gourmet Chicken 2nd - Pork 3rd - Continental Great range of quality meats and smallgoods

Set in beautifully landscaped grounds featuring ponds and waterfalls.

Resort style quality apartments, villa houses and motel units. 2 swimming pools, 2 spa pools & a hydrotherapy swim spa.

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Websites to suit every business and budget

Dovewood Web Services •Affordable quality website design •Website hosting - great rates

02 6494 2185

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tathra beach & bike – Surfboards, Bodyboards, Wetsuits & Rash Vests – Crocs, Havaianas, Fashion & Surf Wear – Skateboards, Snorkelling Gear & all Accessories

Tathra Butchery 7 Bega Street Tathra 6494 1234

Andy Poole Drive

– Mountain, BMX, Road, Kids & Cruisers – Parts, Accessories, Hydration, Clothing & Racks

– Bikes, Surfboards, Bodyboards and Snorkelling Gear for the whole family

FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES OPEN 7 DAYS PH 02 6494 4357

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Bermagui is undergoing something one of the many local boats or throw of a building boom, with the new in a line from the beach, rocks or along $3.5m Fisherman's Co-op opening the Bermagui River. in December 2009. This magnificent Try out the 18-hole golf course, hit a building, designed by architect Phillip ball around the tennis courts or play Cox, features timber in its construction bowls. Test your riding skills at the including white stringybark poles that Bermagui Mountain Bike Park. Go bush were harvested locally. walking, take a guided walk or bird After receiving almost $1m in funding watch in the surrounding National from the Federal Government, it is Parks and State Forests. hoped that the club rooms of the Take a guided tour of the Montreal Now located at Bermagui Surf Lifesaving Club at Goldfield and learn about the Shop 10, Bermagui Fishermen’s Wharf Complex Horseshoe Bay will be completed by discovery ofPhone: gold 6493 in the 1880s.

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Drive south to www.julierutherford.com.au taste local wines and Bermagui is a fantastic place to base enjoy aWide meal at the Mimosa Drystone for rent range of Holiday Accommodation yourself when on holiday. After you've Restaurant.

Offering a complete range of real estate services in the Bermaguifinished district exploring all the things to do There is a range of accommodation around town, it's only a short drive Fish and chips in Bermagui including B&Bs, motels, to Foxglove Gardens at Tilba Tilba, Fresh local seafood The Pineapple tourist/caravan parks, self-contained and the historic village Central Tilba. holiday units and houses and camping.

Cobargo, the village famous for its House bluewave Seafood Bermagui The historic Bermagui Beach Hotel working craftspeople, is only a 15 Men and Women’s Shop 2 - On The Wharf offers fine food, beverages and minute drive away.

Classic Fashion 73-79 Lamont Street, Bermagui accommodation in truly spectacular and Ph: 02 6493Collectable 5725 and Unusual Decorlocation overlooking Horseshoe Bay.

Bermagui offers visitors a myriad of things to do and places to go.

Pristine beaches and lakes provide water activities from surfing to AT BERMAGUI FISHERMEN’S WHARFboating PHONE 6493 3668 swimming, snorkelling, and thesundeckbermagui@gmail.com canoeing. Book a fishing charter on

Shop 3 – on the wharf 73 - 79 Lamont Street Bermagui NSW 2546 Phone: 02 6493 5686

What to See & Do

Your hosts: Janinka and Bruce www.horseandcamel.com.au Upstairs Bermagui Fishermen’s Wharf

Take a tour of the historic Montreal Goldfield

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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

Overlooking Horseshoe Bay Beach Accommodation to suit all budgets 10 Lamont St. Bermagui Bottle Shop ● Family Friendly Bistro Bar Lunch & Dinner 7 days

Enjoy the cycle and walking tracks around town

02 6493 5686

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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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West of Cobargo is the spectacular Wadbilliga National Park that contains the Brogo Wilderness Area. This wild area is a refuge for native flora and fauna, and is a great place for walking.

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 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Princes Hwy, Cobargo Ph: 02 6493 6110 Open Th-Mo 10am-4pm

COBARGO BAZAAR

“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.

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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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Monthly Garden Advice The Essential Rose In recent years an enormous amount of work has been done to re-establish the rose as an integral part of any landscape. From the tried and true Hybrid Tea and Floribunda varieties to new climbers and many new varieties from overseas the rose is making a great comeback.

Roses are hardy dry-tolerant plants that will provide you with many hours of pleasure, whether you use them as cut flowers or as something to admire in your garden. They will grow in most soils and environments, but to get the best results from them some special care and preparation is necessary.

Choose an open sunny position where they will get at least six hours

of sunlight a day. The site should have plenty of air movement around the plant to decrease the conditions suitable for fungal leaf problems like black spot and powdery mildew. Avoid draughty places between buildings as they often receive very little sun, can be dry and in summer warm winds tunnelling through these areas can rapidly dry the foliage. If you live in a frosty area you should avoid positions at the base of slopes, where frost collects. This can sometimes be a problem in late winter when the roses are starting to shoot new foliage, resulting in frost burn of the new foliage.

A well-drained soil is essential and

the incorporation of well- rotted cow manure or a commercial planting compost to your existing soil prior to planting will encourage the plant to grow rapidly and healthily.

The purchase of your plant is very important. Buy healthy plants. Do not attempt to buy cheap inferior plants, as these often have been neglected in the retail outlet and will probably disappoint with poor regrowth. Look out for dry or shrivelled stems as this indicates a plant that has been neglected, and these plants will either suffer extensive die-back or completely die.

After the decision has been made to plant a rose and a site prepared, call in and talk to your nursery person to make your selection. Their roses have been selected to suit the climatic conditions, whether you live on the coast or inland. Also discuss with them the future maintenance of the plants.

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

N u r s e r i e s & G a rd e n s 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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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

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 www.tilbasforgetmenot.com.au

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.

If you need something distinctly Australian for a gift, soothing Billie Goat soap products for that sensitive someone or ideas for the home, we’re sure you’ll find all the inspiration you need at Tilba Treasures.

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

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 www.tilba.com.au/loveatfirstbite

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

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. 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.

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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

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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 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.

“The Lure of the Lake”

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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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 in Tilba Tilba Take a guided tour of Gulaga Mountain with Umbarra Cultural Tours, or wander up the mountain yourself, starting from behind Pam's Store Step back in time wandering through the National Heritage listed village of Central Tilba

Tilba Living History

The Dromedary Hotel If you’re spending time in Central Tilba, drop in to the Dromedary Hotel and “have a cold one” in the historic atmosphere of an original country pub.

The pub was one of the first buildings constructed in the village, and originally was run as a coffee palace. Operating as a hotel since 1896, the “Drom” has a long tradition of hospitality that is still evident today.

Located right in the centre of the National Trust-classified village, the “Drom” has accommodation available, making it a perfect base to explore the town, with everything located within easy walking distance.

With cold beers on tap, delicious lunches and dinners available and a shady garden, the Dromedary Hotel is the perfect spot to while away an afternoon.

The Hotel is open 7 days a week, so drop in and say hello.

The Dromedary Hotel - Bate St, Central Tilba. Ph. (02) 4473 7223

Pam’s Store (02) 4473 7311

Gulaga Gallery (02) 4473 7233

Dromedary Hotel (02) 4473 7223

Tilba Valley Wines (02) 4473 7308

Central Tilba Farm Cabins (02) 4473 7353

Tilba Leather (02) 4473 7360

Mockingbird Lane Antiques (02) 4473 7226

ABC Cheese Factory (02) 4473 7387

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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.

Amanda’s of Mogo

Extensive range of art & craft supplies including:

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

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.

Visit National Parks

• Coast & forest campsites, walks and drives • Accommodation and tours at Green Cape Lightstation • Summer & Easter Discovery Program • Award winning Montague Island Tours

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

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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 Mogo Zoo. Providing world standard facilities for over 200 animals of more than 39 rare and exotic species, Mogo Zoo is committed to the survival of endangered species, including the rare white lions of ‘Timbavati’.

What to See & Do For information and advice contact NPWS Merimbula 6495 5000 or Narooma 4476 0800

Step back in time and pan for gold at the Gold Rush Colony Go mountain-biking on the trails in nearby State Forests Take a stroll around town and explore the interesting shops

Historic Mogo

Mogo is a great place to shop, whether you're looking for a gift for someone special, or just to treat yourself.

Each month we'll be profiling one of the businesses advertising on this page.

The Old Dairy Having moved to the front of the ClockTower Arcade complex, The Old Dairy has undergone something of a re-vamp, with new products to match its new premises.

The Old Dairy now has a great range of shabby chic home decorator embellishments including an array of vintage chic french country romantic swags, beautiful velvet and silk flowers, quilts and throws. For crafty types, The Old Dairy has several different styles of fringed beading, perfect for adding that special touch to home furnishings. There is also a great range of plain and scented candles, perfect for creating an intimate atmosphere.

Just in time for winter are cosy ponchos and scarves in a wide range of colours and fabrics.

Not everything is new to the Old Dairy though; the fantastic range of dolls and teddy bears are still there to visit. Old favourites include the highly-sought after Charlie Bears, as well as teddies from Settler, Gund and Berrington Boyd to name just a few.

The Old Dairy still carries its famous range of black and white cow ceramics that are always popular as gifts for collectors.

The Old Dairy, Shop 2, ClockTower Arcade, Mogo. Phone 4474 3524.

Clocktower Arcade Mogo Orchid & Fern Nursery Greenhouse of Australian Native Orchids & Ferns. Specialise in Australian cool climate native orchids. Materials for repotting & mounting. Wall Décor, Designer pots. Nursery with a difference.

Clocktower Arcade Six fabulous shops to keep you occupied.

14 Charles Street MOGO 4474 2291

46 Sydney St Mogo 4474 2288

THE OLD DAIRY

The Old Dairy Country Crafts ♦ Shabby Chic ♦ Dolls and Bears ♦ Home Embellishments ♦ Gifts ♦ Cow Ceramics

Mogo Bookstore

Shop 2, ClockTower Arcade, Mogo.

4474 3524

Princes Hwy Mogo.

4474 2141

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.

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Live Music June Eden Fishermens Club Ph 6496 1577 Sat 26 Rino and Jade

Dromedary Hotel, Central Tilba Ph 4473 7223 Fri 4th Darryl Lamb, 7.30pm

Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Ph 4472 4117 LOUNGE BAR

Pambula Merimbula Golf Club Ph 6495 6154 Fri 11th - Mon 14th: Merimbula Jazz

Festival venue Sat 19th MI5

Tilba Valley Winery Ph 4473 7308 Lunch and music from 12.30pm - free entry.

Sun 6th Mark Whitty Sun 20th Ukeleus

Fri 4th/Sat 5th Country Keys &

Strings Fri 1th1/Sat12th Jay Podger Fri 18th/Sat 19th Impact One Fri 25th/Sat26th Jivehouse

Club Sapphire Ph 6495 1306 Fri 4th Marshall & the Fro, Sergeant

Schooner & the Fizz plus

Support Sat 5th Contact Club for details Fri 11th - Mon 14th: Merimbula Jazz

Festival venue Fri 18th Black & Davies (Rockpool)

6.30pm Sat19th Rino & Jade Fri 25th Scarlett (Rockpool ) 6.30pm Sat 26th Over the Moon Merimbula Aquarium And Wharf Restaurant Ph 6495 4446 Sun 6th Steve Clarke Trio Lakeview Hotel Ph 6495 1202 Sat 5th DJ Mick Thu10th Des Cam Jazz Band Fri 11th – Sun 13th: Merimbula Jazz

Festival venue Mon 14th Riviera Jazz Band Tue 15th Des Cam Jazz Band Thu 17th Down South Jazz Club Sat 19th DJ Mick Sat 26th DJ Mick Merimbula RSL Ph 6495 1502 Weekends All codes of football

action, all on the Big

Screens Tura Beach Country Club Ph 6495 9002 Fri 11th Gary Jones Sun 13th Orbost Secondary College

Band, 5pm.

Tathra Beach Hotel-Motel Ph 6494 1101 Contact Club for details Bermagui Beach Hotel Ph 6493 4206 Sun 6th Damon Davies Sat 26th Black Velvet

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Catalina Country Club Ph 4472 4022 Fri 4th Scott Usback Sat 5th Tony Jaggers Fri 11th More Cool Than Cute Fri 14th Rino (Solo) Sat 15th Carousel Fri 21st Jacqui Seczawa Sat 22nd Michelle Cashman Fri 28th Ricky Lynch Band Sat 29th Soundman DJ Batemans Bay Bowling Club Ph 4472 4502 Sat 1st Jukebox Saturday Night Fri 7th Garry James Sat 15th Jamie Parkinson

AUDITORIUM Wed 2nd

Foster & Allen Tickets $49.90 each, Doors open 6.30pm

Wed 23rd

Morning Melodies Col Millington 10am Cuppa, 11am Show Please book tickets at Reception

Fishing Report Winter is finally here and with it comes opportunities galore for the dedicated angler fishing the Far south Coast of NSW! Beaches: Have been fishing extremely well for big salmon to 3kg and XOS tailor. This will continue this month with most beaches holding fish. Look for deeper gutters close to shore with a lot of white water. Best baits are pilchards, blue bait, surf poppers and metal shiners. Using both paternoster and Ezy-rig combinations with a 10ft surf rod is best in the tackle department.

Most productive beaches to try at present are North Tura, Cuttagee, Gillards, Tilba, Brou and Congo.

Rocks: It’s time for the bread and butter species. With the cooler water blackfish, drummer and bream will be available on most rock ledges. Using cunjevoi, cabbage weed, and fresh prawns should see a fish or two. Almost any headland with a decent wash will produce fish. Expect salmon on the outside wash zones also! Better ledges to try are Tura Head, Tathra Head, Mystery Bay and Blackfellows south of Tuross.

Offshore: Should still be yellowfin tuna and albacore for those willing to travel to the shelf. Trolling lures and live baiting/cubing the best methods with yellowfin tuna of late averaging 30 40kg with 80kg fish possible. Inshore,

snapper, morwong and flathead will be available on most reefs. Fresh cuttlefish and squid the top baits, with soft plastics catching some of the bigger snapper especially in water 10 metres and less close to shore. Best reefs would be Bunga, 4 and 6 mile, SW corner of Montague Island and Potato Point in 60 - 70 metres of water.

Estuaries: Still fishing well despite the cooling water. Bream, flathead, blackfish and big tailor will make most estuaries home. Fresh prawns, live nippers and striped tuna cubes good bait for bream and flathead. Smaller chrome

lures up to 30 gram ideal for tailor with fresh green weed for the blackfish.

Softplastics and hard bodied lures will also work for bream and flathead. Better estuaries at the minute are Pambula, Bega River, Narooma and Batemans Bay. Stuart Hindson is the owner of Aussie Fish Estuary Adventures, and provides guided fishing charters from Wonboyn to Batemans Bay and all estuaries in between. With over 20 years experience in the industry, Stuart really knows his fishing. Check out his website at www.ausfishing.com.au for more information, or call Stuart on 0400 062 504 or 02 6495 9902 to book a fishing experience you won’t forget.

HEADLAND FISHING ADVENTURES Merimbula - NSW

The best fishing boat in town offering REEF, DEEP SEA & GAME FISHING Ph 02 6495 1134 38ft Millman • Max 12 Passengers • On-board Toilet

Collectables Guide 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

Open 9.30-5.30 Mon to Fri 10am 12.30 Sat

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

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

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Clyde River, Batemans Bay © Paul Callaghan

Batemans Bay 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

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UNIQUE WATERFRONT HOLIDAY TOWNHOUSES 100 metres to Batemans Bay town centre

Clyde River Motor Inn Bookings 4472 6444 Websites to suit every business and budget

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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 reaches of the Clyde River.

There are a myriad of beaches to explore, views to enjoy and walks to take, no matter what the season.

Batemans Bay is a great destination for families, with its array of outdoor

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What to See & Do Explore the Clyde River by boat, houseboat or kayak Surf, swim, snorkel and stroll in crystal-clear water at local beaches Book a fishing charter for a deep-sea fishing experience Visit the Monga National Park to experience the spectacular escarpment or the Murramarang National Park with its coastal forests Head south and explore Malua Bay, Mossy Point and Tomakin.

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activities and attractions such as minigolf, a cinema, animal park, tennis and a carnival in summer.

Batemans Bay has a fantastic 27 hole championship golf course, and there are plenty of other courses to play within easy driving distance.

Follow the coastline south to explore beautiful beaches at Malua Bay, Rosedale and Broulee, or head north across the bridge and experience Long, Pebbly and Depot Beach.

While there, take a walk in the Murramarang National Park.

The Bay is famous for its Clyde River oysters, and there are plenty of cafes, restaurants, clubs and hotels offering local seafood on the menu.

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What's On June 28 May - 24 June - Vintage Black and Wearable Art, Spiral Gallery, Bega.

Sharon Cornthwaite and Anna Senior 1st May - 10th October - Blue Whales on the Brink and Men of Timber At the Eden Killer Whale Museum, Blue Whales on the Brink focuses on the plight of these magnificent creatures. Men of Timber explores the dangerous aspects of the timber industry.

Phone 6496 2094 for more information (pages 6 and 7). www.killerwhalemuseum. com.au 1st June - 30th June - Land of Many Water Gallery, Batemans Bay Visitors Centre.

Current exhibitors include Estag, Mossy Point Artery, Print Central, Amanda Williams (Amanda's of Mogo), Grace Paleg, Margret Allen (Around Art), Geoff Payne (Photography), Ian Lakey, Cheryl Miller, Ken Taber, Montague Arts and Crafts Society, and Salmon Photography.

4th - 28th June - Christine McMahon, Bob Georgeson and Sonja Jacob Ivy Hill Gallery, 1795 Bermagui Rd., Wapengo. www.ivyhill.com.au 4th June - 3rd July - The Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Zingel Pl, Bega.

Official opening and announcement of winner Friday June 4 at 6pm. With a first prize of $30,000, the biannual Shirley

Hannan National Portrait Award is fast becoming one of the pre-eminent showcases for realistic portraiture in the country.

11th - 14th June - Merimbula Jazz Festival One of Australia's longest-running festivals runs over 4 days, with 8 venues and all styles of jazz. Royal Military College Big Band, Jazz Festival Parade, free 'all in blow', church services and Jazz Picnic. Information, tickets and programmes at Twyford Hall, ring 0419 445 011 or go to www.merimbulajazz.org.au 20th - 25th June - 14th Ace of Clubs Classic 2010 Play four of the Far South Coast's finest golf courses, with $20,000 in prizes and the King and Queen of Clubs trophy. At Tura Beach, Eden Bega and Pambula-Merimbula Golf Clubs. Final presentation and Farewell Party at Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club, Friday 25th June (page 10) www.merimbulagolf.com.au 26th June - Dimitri Ashkenazy and Suzanne Powell, 2.30pm Wolumla Hall, Wolumla Spend an afternoon with internationally renowned clarinetist David Ashkenazy and acclaimed pianist Suzanne Powell, presented by the Sapphire Coast Music Society. Tickets available at the door or from Merimbula Booktique, Magpie Music in Bega and the Eden Music Centre.

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• Visitors & Social Groups Welcome - Bookings Required • Fully equipped, well stocked pro shop • Carts, buggies & clubs available for hire • Fully licensed clubhouse - visitors welcome • Café Catalina open daily for lunch & dinner • Gourmet Wood-fired Pizza Oven • Coffee Shop open daily • Large outdoor covered areas • Club TAB - Club Keno - ATM • Sports Bar - Sky Channel - Big Screens • Free Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday nights • Private conference & function facilities available • Courtesy Bus runs daily from 4pm - Surfbeach to Surfside. Free Call 1800 461 442

11th - 14th June - Merimbula Jazz Festival

26th June - Dimitri Ashkenazy

Batemans Bay Bowling & Recreation Club

Catalina Country Club 154 Beach Road Batemans Bay Tel: 4472 4022 www.catalinacountryclub.com.au

1st May - 10th October Eden Killer Whale Museum

Cnr Vesper Street & Princes Highway Batemans Bay Tel: 4472 4502 www.baybowlo.com.au Barefoot Bowls. Daily 10am-9pm. Bookings essential $8 p/p Fully licensed clubhouse - visitors welcome Coffee Lounge open daily Bistro open daily, lunch specials from $8, dinner specials from $10 Club TAB - Club Keno - ATM Sports Bar - Sky Channel Free live entertainment Friday & Saturday nights Courtesy Bus - bookings at reception Private conference & function facilities available Bingo, trivia night, Australian Poker League, line dancing & carpet bowls.

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The Bay Soldiers

foster & allen Wednesday 2nd June Doors open 6.30pm tickets $49.90 each

Mick Foster and Tony Allen are charismatic singers who have been performing their unique blend of easy listening and folk music for almost 30 years, and their popularity is proven with their record sale. Between them they have sold 18 million records, making them one of Ireland’s biggest entertainment exports, in the same league as U2, Enya, Boyzone and The Corrs.

After 30 years, their popularity continues to flourish and fans often travel long distances to catch their shows as they tour around the country.

Entertainment Guide June Foster & Allen Wed 2nd 6.30pm Country Keys & Strings Fri 4th, Sat 5th 7.30pm

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Morning Melodies Wednesday 23rd

Col Millington With his on-stage professionalism, Col is an all rounder in the true sense of the word.

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You’re always welcome at this waterfront park in the heart of Sussex Inlet.

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