CWA International Day
On Friday July 14, International Day was celebrated at the Eden CWA, with the country of study Nepal. A wonderful three course meal of traditional food was cooked and served by the Eden Ladies. Guests from Bega, Cobargo, Pambula as well as local groups, family and friends attended.
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Speaker Stephanie Stanhope (NSW State Vice President of CWA), spoke of her recent trip to the Pacific Forum, Associated Women of the World Conference, the plight of the Pacific Island women and the aide the CWA supplies.
Special guest speaker was Jenny Stewart, a local who works for and supports the Pebbles for Nepal fundraising, Jenny spoke at length about the Nepali people, the hardships of carrying water just to support their life, because life without water is no life at all. The woman walk all day carrying 10 litres of water at a time, to water stock, crop, drink and cook. There is no body washing or hygiene use. Jenny collects money to buy water tanks, not large ones as it must be carried on the back into the hill area. She sees that it gets to the people most in need the Chenpang Hill area. In rerturn their children must attend school in the area. Jenny talked on the country, the wealth distribution and the women.
Question and answer time was interesting with Jenny’s insight into a very poor nation Nepal. Jenny hopes to educate them in hygiene, clean drinking water and washing is most important to their well being and that Nepal’s free medical service is available to all Nepali people.
EKWM OPEN SESSION
On Saturday, August 19 there will be free admission at the Eden Killer Whale Museum from 2pm. There will also be guided tours of the replica lighthouse on International Lighthouse and Lightship weekend from 12pm to 4pm on the Saturday and Sunday. Come and see how lighthouses worked before automation, and familiarise yourself with the museum. All welcome
Members and Friends of the museum will be on hand to guide you and to explain more. See some extra interesting pieces from the collection, selected by the collection manager to make you think. Enquiries 02 64962094
FRUIT FLY FIGHTERS
A core of gardeners concerned about Queensland fruit fly continue to bait fortnightly over winter,we don't know how effective this has been ,however anything that may kill one preferably female fly is worth trying.August & September are the times we should all be starting the protection of our fruit & vegetables,so the Eden group are preparing to start weekly baiting.
POETRY REARS ITS HEAD
On Wednesday July 19 Wyndham came alive with the sound of poetry. The night in the pub was advertised as The Spirit Burns, in the tradition of Robbie Burns, the Scottish 18th century national poet. Heading the line-up of performers was Lady Longdrop from Melbourne and local author John Bray. There were about 50 in the audience, with poetic contributions from all, cosied up in front of a winter fire. The night was voted a roaring success and there’ll be another – ring the Robbie Burns pub to find out when.
In June about a dozen Eden and region poets came together for a Poets’ Brunch. It was a very successful afternoon of recited and read poetry. They all agreed, that they would meet again, so it’s planned for Saturday, August 5 at The Rusty Plough. All are welcome. There will be poetry of all kinds plus tea, coffee and snacks. For more call David O’Connor on 0437 896 335.
OPEN GARDENS
We are looking for anyone who would like to have their garden 'open to the public' on October 28 and 29 for our annual Open Garden event. This event, held on the weekend prior to the Whale Festival, has proved to be extremely popular with gardening enthusiasts. Funds raised go back into the community. Please consider sharing your garden. Please contact Sandra on 02 64961459.
Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels Roster for the week starting Monday July 10 is as follows: Monday, Mei and Howard Hill, Tuesday Julie Ristanovic and Jenny Cole, Wednesday Steve and Marie Mahoney, Thursday Rose and Jack Dickenson and Friday, Mary Mitchell.
Rotary Local Heroes
This week Colin and Gav check out local events ahead of a great line-up of conversation and music. At 9am, Mandy Siegel, CEO and founder of Voice of Life: the Power to Speak, Sing and Be Heard; 10am Doug Reckord from Bournda Environmental Education Centre, and at 11 Mission Australia's SE Region area manager, Daniel Strickland. Tune in to 97.5 Sapphire FM every Friday from 8:30.
Chit chat
To have your notice in Eden’s Chit Chat section please email melanie.leach@fairfaxmedia.com.au or call 6495 3333.
