In earlier years she often travelled to other centres where it was perceived that valuable museum management and collecting practice information was being discussed.

She can be justly proud of being part of the team that has brought Eden Killer Whale Museum from the 36 feet by 24 feet building featuring (mainly) Old Tom, following the steps of the originators, to what is EKWM today with its vastly extended and diverse  collection, modern conservation processes and the visitor comforts that have come along with it.

Over the years, Jenny has also taken a keen interest in the South Eastern Historical Group, the regional body for museums and other history gathering groups.

Eden Men’s Shed will be open all the normal times during the holidays, i.e. Wednesday and Friday mornings. All blokes are invited to come to have a look at us, share a cuppa, and maybe join. Visiting Shedders are particularly welcome. More information, Jack on 0407 963 036.

Because the Eden Community Access Centre is closed over Christmas period,  there will be no fruit fly card exchange on December 26. The system will restart on January 2 and continue until April 17, 2018 - every Tuesday between 9.30am and 3.30pm.  

Merry  Christmas and happy New Year.

The Wyndham Village monthly market falls on Christmas Eve, December 24, and will be operating from 8.30am until 1pm in and surrounding the historic Wyndham Hall.

As a special Christmas gift to our valued stall holders, we are offering free stalls to all!

So take advantage of this last minute shopping opportunity to grab some quality gifts and fresh local produce ready for Christmas Day.

Back for Christmas Day, grab some fresh Wyndham Cherries!

Relax in the supper room gallery with family and friends before the big day with a cup of Wyndham's own great coffee and support the Men's Shed who will be catering for the last time on the roster for this year.

Stall bookings may be made by calling Yvonne on 6494 2443.

See you all at the friendly Wyndham Village Market on Christmas Eve!

Note: The Jingera Rock Music event will not be operating after the market this month but will be back with renewed energy in January.

Sookie (pictured) is an 18-month-old Jack Russell cross and is a very sweet girl. She is good with other dogs, is wonderful with the kids or would make a great companion for a retired couple.

She needs to go for her walks  and loves the beach. She is desperate for a kind and loving home where she will have lots of company.

Some training is still required, but she would be very easy to train as she is a very smart girl.

Inquiries about Sookie or Willow the female two-year-old medium sized mixed breed, Ricco the black and white 2.5-year-old male dog, Radar the tan and merle mixed breed male, Bobbi the eight-month-old Boxer cross, Kescha  the 10-week-old mixed breed pup, Chase the two-year-old golden retriever cross border collie or Inca the eight-year-old Malamute can be made by phoning Animal Welfare League Far South Coast Branch on 0400 372 609. Check www.facebook.com/AnimalWelfareLeagueFarSouthCoastBranch for more details.

Cats and kittens are available by calling Sapphire Coast Branch of RSPCA on 0419 267 799 or can be viewed on Sapphire Coast branch of RSPCA Facebook page. All cats and dogs are de-sexed, microchipped, immunised and wormed and treated for fleas before re-homing.

There are still some copies of the Calendar of Second Chances featuring many of the pets that were rehomed by the Far South Coast Branch of AWLNSW  over the past year. It’s a great Christmas gift at only $20 and copies can be picked up at all Bega Valley Shire vets, Coastal Grooming Merimbula and The Country K9 Parlour Cobargo. Or to have copies sent, email awlfsc@bigpond.com.

With the weather heating up pet owners need to be aware of the dangers of leaving animals in cars. It is amazing how quickly the car heats up in a matter of minutes even under the shade of trees. Please leave pets at home if you intend to leave your car without them.