BEND's vision for 'eco-housing accessible to all' came a step closer in December 2008 when our community partner CHL gained funding for our combined.....
NETHERCOTE VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITIONNethercote Art, Heritage & Culture Group is presenting an exhibition of works by local artists at the recently renovated Nethercote Hall on the Cnr of Nethercote and Back Creek Rds Nehtercote. The Exhibition is the first of it's kind to be held at the hall and will feature a collection of Art, Sculpture and Pottery. Opening Night is Friday 9th of January commencing at 7PM all are welcome to attend. The exhibition is open to the public from the 10th to the 16th of January, 10am - 5pm.
Spectrum Theatre Group Incin association with the Australian Script Centre presentsAdapted by Les Winspear, Directed by Lis ShelleyFamily shows in the summer school holidays3/4 & 10/11 January 2009Saturdays at 4pm, Sundays at 11amMandeni Family Fun ParkSapphire Coast Drive, 6km north of MerimbulaBring a hat and a picnic blanket or cushion to sit on and follow the play around the park!Outdoor
theatre fun for all ages - there's something for everyone in this
adaptation of the classic tale of Mole, Ratty, Otter, Badger and of
course Mr Toad by the Riverbank. Help save Toad Hall from the rascally
weasels!Kids 12 and under $5, all other tickets $15. Bookings now open on 6495 2046.See www.spectrumtheatregroup.org.au for details.Why
not make a day of it and enjoy the many other family activities at
Mandeni: golf, water golf range, mini golf, pitch and putt, mountain
biking, bike hire, paddleboats, archery, jumping pillow, bocce and
more! www.mandeni.com.au/Mandenicentre
Spectrum Theatre Group Incin association with the Australian Script Centre presentsAdapted by Les Winspear, Directed by Lis ShelleyFamily shows in the summer school holidays3/4 & 10/11 January 2009Saturdays at 4pm, Sundays at 11amMandeni Family Fun ParkSapphire Coast Drive, 6km north of MerimbulaBring a hat and a picnic blanket or cushion to sit on and follow the play around the park!Outdoor
theatre fun for all ages - there's something for everyone in this
adaptation of the classic tale of Mole, Ratty, Otter, Badger and of
course Mr Toad by the Riverbank. Help save Toad Hall from the rascally
weasels!Kids 12 and under $5, all other tickets $15. Bookings now open on 6495 2046.See www.spectrumtheatregroup.org.au for details.Why
not make a day of it and enjoy the many other family activities at
Mandeni: golf, water golf range, mini golf, pitch and putt, mountain
biking, bike hire, paddleboats, archery, jumping pillow, bocce and
more! www.mandeni.com.au/Mandenicentre
We won't be meeting on the first Friday this month. Instead BVSS will gather on Thursday 15th (3rd Thursday) in the afternoon. Everyone is warmly welcome to join in for whatever period of time they have to spare between 2 and 5pm.
Come and visit our vibrant local producers market. Local produce of all sorts - fresh vegetables, fruit, honey, handmade soaps, eggs, handcrafts, herbs and LOTS more from the local region!
BVSS meets each month on the 1st Friday to share experiences and sort and package seed. Find us on the SCPA stall and nearby. Bring a chair or picnic blanket to sit on.
An alternative location in Bega will be arranged in bad weather ((upstairs at The Central Hotel, Gipps St)
Everyone is warmly welcome to join in for whatever period of time they have to spare between 9am and noon.
The date for this year's Business House Relay is Saturday 7th February at 5pm. We also have a great
new event on the program this year, the "$150 for 150 Years Relay"
The full list of events are:
Business House Relay -
handicap eventNAB 33m Sprints$150 for 150 Years Relay
More Information and entry forms
Come on out and experience a world gone past in wonderful jigs and reels performed by talented muso's that have a passion for high spirited and clever music. Join in on the dance. Never danced this type of music before ? Do not worry as all the dance steps are clearly explained. A good night is gauranteed and entry fee is just $5 and it will be the best $5 that you will ever spend!!!!
Assemble at the SCHVC clubrooms at 9:30am for morning tea & a 10:00am departure. Travel through Eden, then south to the Imlay Road up to Bombala for a picnic lunch. The lunch site is just over the Bombala River and to your left. After lunch, we'll drive down Mt Darragh Road to Pambula. Coordinator for this event is Terry Elliott, 6496 1417.
The Brogo Dam LifeSaving Energy Big Swim will be a 7 km swim in the Brogo Dam on 8/2/09, and will be a fundraiser for solar panels for the St Johns Church in Bega. We will need to raise about $12 500 for a 2kW system. Entry fee is by donation. The Tathra surf club will provide water safety, and St Johns church will hold a service on the day and provide spiritual safety.All competent swimmers are welcome. Wet suits are permitted, and teams may compete. All swimmers must be accompanied by a paddler.For rurther information, contact www.cleanenergyforeternity.net.au, and register on-line.Matthew Nott
Saturday of this event will feature a vehicle display and awards, lunch, a scenic drive and dinner-dance in the evening. Sunday's program is a scenic drive, morning tea and lunch at Mittagong RSL Club. Enquiries to Rally Secretary, Bill Flegg on 4683 2365 or 0407 408 844
This affordable 1 day introduction to psychic awareness will assist you to tap into your spirit guides, and awaken your intuition, topics include; psychometry, clairvoyance, photo readings and symbolic interpretation. Leaving enlightened and spiritually connected with an understanding of your psychic ability and how it works.Your investment - $75.00 and a willingness to experience.
Again this will be held at Merimbula Holiday Village, Short Point. Entry is $10 per vehicle. Sponsored by the NRMA, there will be awards, prizes, freebies, food stalls and entertainment. Funds raised will be donated to the Bega Hospital Oncology Department. Coordinator for this event is Adam Thomas, 0415 613 459.
The second annual jindabyne LifeSaving Energy Big Swim will be held on 22/2/09, and will be a fundraiser for solar panels for the Jindabyne Rural Fire Station.The main event will be a 7km swim from Kalkite to Jindabyne, and all competent swimmers are welcome. Wet suits are permitted, as are relay teams. All swimmers must be accompanied by a paddler.There will be a shorter out and back swim from Jindabyne, and all swimmers are welcome.Contact www.cleanenergyforeternity.net.au for details and registration.Matthew Nott
General Meeting followed by Guest Speaker, Artie EDWARDS, talking on 'Bus Services in the Bega Valley'. Afternoon tea and a raffle will follow the guest speaker.
Calling all Youth 13 to 22. Write and perform a song or submit a film about a wild place at The Crossing Youth Music Expo at The Cobargo Folk Fest. The film must include a song about a wild place or a musical score which evokes a wild place. Hang at the coolest tent. Watch The Crossing's Sea to Snow Film. Volunteer by attending training on Friday of the Festival, completing 6 hours service at The Festival for free entry http//:thecrossing.thebegavalley.org.au for more info.
BVSS meets each month on the 1st Friday to share experiences and sort and package seed. Find us on the SCPA stall and nearby. Bring a chair or picnic blanket to sit on.
An alternative location in Bega will be arranged in bad weather ((upstairs at The Central Hotel, Gipps St)
Everyone is warmly welcome to join in for whatever period of time they have to spare between 9am and noon.
Part of the Clean Energy Big Swim Series for 2009. Paddlers start at Bermagui Bridge for a 6km paddle while swimmers have a wild start in the Bermagui forest at Rose Bay for a 3km swim and sand bank runfinishing with a deep water sprint to The Crossing. Lunch provided to all competitors as part of the entry.
This annual event on our Club calendar includes a fancy dress street parade and display of historic vehicles, over 100 food and market stalls, carnival, novelty events, music and entertainment, monster auction, quality arts, crafts and photographic exhibitions, pet pageant and much more. Always a good outing for the SCHVC.Make your way independently to be at Bermagui by 9:30am. Parade begins at 10:00am. Assembly area is on the headland park, eastern end of the main street. Coordinator for this event is Alex McQueen, 6495 1245.
Held on the second Saturday in March each year, the Bermagui Seaside Fair is a multi award winning tourism event attracting around 10,000 people. It includes a traditional Blessing of the Fleet ceremony, fancy dress street parade, over 100 market stalls, carnival, sandcastle competition, helicopter joy flights over the scenic coastline, music and entertainment on two stages, quality arts and crafts and photographic exhibitions, pet pageant, kid's novelty events and more.Since 2007 the feature event of the Fair has been "Sculpture on the Edge", an exhibition large sculptural pieces held in the magnificent setting of Endeavour Point Headland, as well as an indoor exhibition of smaller sculpture works and a public symposium. The sculpture exhibitions open on the Friday before the Fair and run for several days.For more information on the Fair and "Sculpture on the Edge", visit www.bermaguiseasidefair.com
