EDEN EASY WALKERS
Join Eden Easy Walkers on April 27 at 10.30am. Come and stretch your legs for a walk at Edrom Rd/Leatherjacket Bay. Approx. 8km return walk/or local walk Level 3. Contact Leonie 6496 1563 or Judy 6496 2175.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Roster for the week commencing Monday, April 28. MONDAY: Jim Gall & Jane Adam. TUESDAY: Maureen Nichol & leonne Fairweather. WEDNESDAY: Anna Clarke & Ina Anderson. THURSDAY: Margaret Mannes & Beryl Gamble. FRIDAY: Marge Kennelley & partner. Meals on Wheels require two persons, male or female for the delivery of meals within Eden on Tuesdays and two for Thursdays from 11am to 1pm once a month. Please contact Val Barber 6496 2532 or Margaret Sheaves on 6496 1924.
WORKING TOGETHER
A very special event in the spirit of reconciliation with the Aboriginal people will take place very soon. Ben Cruse, from Monaro Country, and Merv Graham, a Kukuimiji man visiting Mallacoota, are coming to speak on how we can work and walk together with a stronger resolve now that our government has at last said "sorry". It will be held in the Mudbrick Pavillion, Mallacoota, on Thursday, May 1, at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Merv Graham will speak on "reconciliation and the need for compensation" and this will lead the way for Ben Cruse to speak. Ben will then share his local knowledge of the country and talk about "the way forward". There will be ample time for discussion and questions. Everyone is invited to come along and be part of our working and walking together.
SUNDAY SOCIAL BOWLS
Sunday Social Bowls will commence once again with all welcome with your names in by 10.30am starting time 11.00am. Sheets will be available at the Eden Gardens Country Club.
SCHOOL REUNION
A reunion for students who attended Year 7 in 1974 to Year 10 in 1977 at Eden High School will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2008 from 4pm at The Great Southern Inn, Eden. Spread the word, we want lots of old faces. No formalities, just a few drinks and a lot of laughs.
WYNDHAM ANZAC DAY SERVICE
Anzac Day Service at Wyndham will be held at 2.30pm at the memorial park. Anyone who would like to march to the memorial is asked to assemble at the corner of Monaro Street and Umbacks Road prior to 2.30pm. Afternoon tea will be served afterwards at the Wyndham Uniting Church Community Worship Centre. Please bring along a plate of food to share.
KIDS CLUB
The churches of Eden are conducting a Kid's Club on each Tuesday of May - May 6,13, 20 & 27. This is for infants/primary aged kids and will be conducted at St John's Hall, Calle Calle St. It will start with games at 3pm and then include some eating, singing, learning Biblical truths and craft and finishing by 4.45pm. All for a cost of $3 per child. For more info contact Brian on 6496 3367 or Helen on 6496 1466.
Genealogy Meet
On Sunday, April 27 the Bega Valley Genealogy Society will hold its general meeting at 2pm in the Old Pambula Court House on the Corner of Monaro and Toalla Streets, Pambula. The guest speaker will be announced at the meeting. There will be afternoon tea provided after the guest speaker.
"NEW RESIDENTS" AFTERNOON TEA
Date: Last Tuesday of the Month - this month 29/4/08.
Venue: Eden Visitor Information Centre, Cnr Mitchell & Imlay Streets, Eden.
Contact: Eden Visitor Information Centre, 6496 1953, send an e-mail to eden@sapphirecoast.com.au. Are you new to the Eden area, and would you like to meet people? Join in with a cuppa at the Eden Visitor Information Centre from 2 - 3pm on the last Tuesday of every month. Please RSVP to the above number.
TOURISM AWARDS WORKSHOP
The Tourism Industry Council will be conducting a workshop in Nowra to assist tourism operators who are thinking of entering the South Coast or State Tourism Awards this year. The workshop will be held at the Nowra Golf Club, Fairway Drive, North Nowra on Thursday, May 1. Contact Tom Phillips on 4429 3248 or 0421 287 777.
FSC GOLDEN OLDIES
The Far South Coast Golden Oldies will be gathering again at the Bega Golf club on Thursday, May 15. Those attending are asked to be there around noon for a chat and a drink and to meet up again with friends made through these gatherings. Lunch will follow. The "Little Ladies" group are taking care of the catering and the price is still the same, $15 per person. A good lunch is assured. Murray Douch and his piano accordion will be there once more and he will have sister Joan Heywood and Lori Hammerton singing popular songs. Lori will be the MC for the day and she will have some jokes to tell. If you are looking for something to do on that day, we have no hard rules, so come and join us. Those wishing to attend please contact, by Monday, May 12, Clare Ahkin on 6492 2278.
EDEN LIONESS MARKETS
The next Eden Lioness Markets will be held at the Eden RSL Hall, Eden on May 3.
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING
Financial counselling is available by appointment on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. This is a free and confidential service. For an appointment, phone Anglicare South East, 6 Magnet Arcade, Eden on 6496 3325 or 1800 888 122 and leave your name and contact phone number.
SAPPHIRE COAST ORCHID CLUB
The Sapphire Coast Orchid Club's regular monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, April 24 at the CWA rooms, Bega at 7.30pm. Members are reminded to have their display plants benched by 7pm. Visitors are welcome. For further information contact Ulli on 6492 0510.
THE GREAT POETRY ESCAPE AT PAMBULA
The Far South Coast Writers welcome Canberra writer Harry Laing to the Holiday Hub Beach Resort Recreation Room on April 19 from 10am-3pm for the Great Poetry Escape. A token fee of $5 is being charged. Visitors and new members are welcome.
EDEN WHALERS AFL CLUB
Eden Whalers AFL club needs more U15 players and are calling out to the community to ask anyone with kids, to ask if any of them would be interested in joining a family orientated football club. Anyone interested should contact Jody Watts at flying.wzl@gmail.com or phone Shane Crowe (club president) on 6496 1696.
FIRE & WOOD CARNIVAL
Towamba Bush Fire Brigade will hold its fifth annual Fire & Wood Carnival on Saturday, May 17, 9am to 6pm at the Towamba Sportsground. This family event will include: fire brigade competitions, wood chop challenge, billy cart derby & children's events, displays of historical vehicles & machinery, hearty home-cooked fare, licensed bar serving cold beverages, market stalls. All enquiries phone 6496 7346. Bookings are essential for market stalls. Please phone 6496 7021 for bookings. As this event is a fundraiser for the Bush Fire Brigade. No bookings can be taken for food or drink stalls. Admission by donation.
COMBINED CHURCHES MEN'S GROUP
The Combined Churches Men's Group will be commencing a monthly bible study group, on the fourth Saturday of each month commencing at 8am at the Uniting Church Hall, Eden. The meetings will be practical and down to earth. All welcome. Contact person - Alan Gibson on 6496 1414.