A special thank you goes out to Eden people who are generous supporting raffles and putting small change in the ‘chooks’ around town. Special recognition goes to Pickin’ Chicken, the Great Southern Inn, Kebabs Cafe, S2 Cafe and Wonboyn store. 

Eden VIEW members meet on the fourth Monday of the month at the Eden Fishermen’s and Recreation Club who have supported the club over many years.

The club has a guest speaker bi-monthly. Christine Welsh from Oz Harvest was last month’s speaker. The club’s 26^th birthday celebrations will be held at the club and anyone interested may contact Marg on 6496 1924.

Golfers finding it difficult or impossible to walk the local course can now play thanks to a joint initiative of the Rotary Clubs of Pambula and Merimbula, and the Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club.

Last week the Golf Club gained a new electric golf cart built specifically for those with a walking disability. 

The new cart, built by the Parmaker Company in Melbourne, cost nearly $5,000, with the two local Rotary Clubs donating about $2100 each, and the remainder covered by the Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club.

The cart will remain the property of the PMGC, who will garage the cart and undertake its maintenance.

Golf Club member Ron Finneran welcomed the acquisition of such a cart. He gave the cart a test run last Friday, October 13th, and by all accounts, was very pleased with the new machine.

Pambula Rotary Club president Colin Dunn said the cart would be available to any local or visiting golfers with a disability.

Grab a bargain at the Wyndham Village Market and Plant Fair this Sunday, October 22 where there will be new stalls together with all your favourite stalls and plants galore at prices cheap as chips.

Held in and surrounding the historic Wyndham Hall from 8.30am to 1pm, this popular all weather market is firmly fixed in the diary of many who enjoy the warm friendly and welcoming atmosphere on the fourth Sunday of every month.

We are excited to welcome Wyndham’s own budding artist, Gemma Saarinen, to the stage this month with her amazing exhibition of young talent.

Support the Wyndham Mens Shed who will be serving up good food and cuppas in the supper room gallery for the next three markets to raise much needed funds for their great cause.

Stalls cost just $15 for casual sites, $13 for regulars who book three months in advance and $10 for the car boot sale. Book your stall now by calling Yvonne on 64 942 443.

Stay in town after the market and be entertained by our local musicians who share their impressive talent with an appreciative gathering each month at the Jingera Rock Music event.

This is held at the picturesque sportsground and welcomes all artists to the open mic from 1 to 5pm.

Spiral Gallery is presenting a second Ceramics Workshop Series. Learn how to make and decorate your own unique bowls, through hand building and wheel work, with Margaret Brown and Dimity Goldie.

Course Dates are:  November 12, November 19 and December 2, with the cost $70 for the three sessions, all materials provided.

The workshops run from 10am-3pm at Bega Valley Potters (Old Bega Hospital).

The tutors, Margaret and Dimity are skilled potters and teachers. Their work is held in collections locally and internationally. Morning tea is provided, bring your own lunch. Maximum 8 participants.

For bookings, please contact Spiral Gallery ph: 6492 5322.

The workshops are presented by Spiral Gallery Co-operative and sponsored by the Mumbulla Foundation, the Community Foundation of the Bega Valley Region.

Eden Cash Mob for October headed to Southlands Fish Shop, where Sepa had the fridge fully stocked with all sorts of fresh seafood.

She had also made her famous fish cakes, calamari and prawn balls and even had the flat head crumbed ready to take home and cook.

Morning tea was enjoyed at Cuppaz, the super efficient staff had everyone fed in no time.

Laura won a $20 voucher thanks to Roses Property Management, Julie won the Our Eden $20 voucher, lucky Maree won a 2551 cap and sticker while Sheree took home the tote bag thanks to Mark Antonys.

The next mob will be November 11. If you weren't able to make it to this month’s mob please try and call in through the week. Eden Cash Mob supports local businesses.

Eden Munchies will be held at the Santa Fe Mexican Restaurant, The Place, Beach Street, Merimbula. Upstairs at noon on Thursday, October 26.

Contact Vicki, 6496 2859, by Tuesday, October 24 with numbers.

The Far South Coast Branch of Animal Welfare League NSW produces a calendar featuring many of the pets that were rehomed by the branch over the past year. You can pick up your copy for $20 at all Bega Valley Shire vets, Coastal Grooming Merimbula, The Country K9 Parlour Cobargo or by emailing awlfsc@bigpond.com (postal charges apply).     

The next meeting for Pambula Hospital Auxiliary will be held on Wednesday, October 26 at the building next to the Sunshine Centre in community health grounds.

The auxiliary is holding a street stall on Saturday, November 4 in the main street of Pambula. Please come along and support the auxiliary. New members welcome. 

Join Colin Dunn on Community Radio Sapphire FM each Friday, for Rotary Local Heroes. People from all walks of life share their history and their favourite music, in a fun and friendly format. 

Enjoy the conversation; you'll be surprised at the fascinating stories you'll hear. Tune in to 97.5 FM, from 9am until 12pm every Friday.

The Royal Willows Hotel, Pambula is holding a pink ribbon Cancer Cancer fundraiser on Friday, October 20  with The Fez playing from 9pm until late. Entry is by gold coin donation.

The October meeting of the Bega Valley Parkinson Support Group saw the introduction of a new member who had only recently been diagnosed with Parkinson. 

The new member was amazed at the information he was able to obtain from the meeting simply by listening to the members talking about their lives with Parkinson. 

The president and secretary gave a comprehensive report on the Group leaders conference they had attended in Sydney and they will be making some changes to how monthly meetings are held in the new year. 

The president has recently had a meeting with a new neurologist at Bowral and had the most extensive consultation he  has ever had. The November meeting will see the CEO of Parkinson NSW Jo-Anne Reeves and support group co-ordinator Melanie Browning at the meeting. Jo-Anne will give an broad report on the operations of Parkinson NSW and Melanie on how our meetings can be of help to the operation of Parkinson NSW.

Members are requested to attend this meeting as the two speakers have a great deal of information for everyone. The public is very welcome to this meeting.

The next meeting will be held on November 6 at Bega golf club commencing at 10:30am. For details contact Bob McDonald on 6495 7562.