Culminating in a dinner at Oaklands on Saturday, September 30, students from the Year 12 class of '97 are invited to reconnect, share stories and reflect on how life has changed in the last 20 years. 

Teachers who had the privilege of teaching this cohort are also invited to the dinner to witness the fruits of their labour and maybe accept a few apologies. 

A tour of Bega High is being organised as well as commemorations for those who are no longer with us.

If you would like more information contact Antoinette Woods (McDonald) on 6492 0067 or request to join the Facebook group: Bega High School: Year 10 1995/Year 12 1997.

Locally created documentary Being Change, on the life of Alexandra Seddon, is being screened at Cowsnest Community Farm at Candelo this Saturday, March 25. Entry to the special screening is via gold coin donation, but scrumptious dinner and dessert options are available for an additional cost. Dinner is at 6.30pm and the film begins at 7.30pm.

Cowsnest Community Farm – one of Ms Seddon’s own projects along with Potoroo Palace and Panboola Wetlands – is located on Moreings Rd, Candelo. Text your RSVP and dinner intentions to Leo Bunyan on 0402 503 642 for catering purposes.

Make a day of it in Wyndham this Sunday, March 26, at the welcoming Wyndham Village Market which is held in and surrounding the historic Wyndham Hall from 8.30am to 1pm.

This friendly all-weather market has been in operation for more than 26 years and offers an impressive array of organic, locally grown and produced goods and items made with much love!

But there's more reasons to visit Wyndham this month as the market will be followed by the sounds of “Jingera Rock Music” at the picturesque sports ground with the beautiful backdrop of Jingera Rock.

All musicians, stand-up comedians, poets etc are welcome and encouraged to the “Open Mic” from 1pm to entertain the appreciative crowd into the evening.

So stock up on all your favorite goods and those that you just wouldn't be without, including the very popular organic skin products, home baking, locally grown and produced goods, organic fruit and vegies, free-range eggs, handmade gifts and cards, jams, preserves and bush pepper, beautiful hand and machine knitted items, quality antiques collectibles and pre-loved items at bargain prices, candles, books, goats milk soap, lavender products, essential oils, astrology readings, rustic treasures and items made with much love!

There'll be good food offered by the Wyndham P&C, music and great coffee to aid the social, friendly and relaxing atmosphere for which Wyndham is so well renowned.

So bring the family and friends for a great day out in the picturesque Village of Wyndham.

Stalls cost just $15 for casual sites, $13 for regulars who book three months in advance and $10 for the car boot sale.

Buskers are most welcome! Book your stall now by calling Yvonne on 6494 2443.

It was a case of winners are grinners for CWA Bega Branch members at the Far South Coast Group Cooking and Handicraft competition.

Congratulations to members Jenny Foster Crome, Cora Kemeling, Daphne Sweeney and Stephanie Stanhope for having their yummy cooking and beautiful handicraft entries selected for the NSW CWA State Conference to be held in Tumbi Umbi in May. We are very proud of you.

The Multicultural Luncheon held on Harmony Day was a very successful occasion with visitors and members sharing delicious dishes and fellowship. 

Our March general meeting will be held next Tuesday, March 28, at 10.30am in the CWA Rooms, 31 Church Street, Bega. Visitors welcome. 

Podiatrist Paul  Ledger was the guest speaker at  the Bega Valley Parkinson Support Group meeting held on March 13 at Bega Golf Club.

Falls are a major problem with people living with Parkinson's and  Paul covered this problem as well foot and nail care.

The members were delighted with Paul’s presentation and all gained information from Paul’s talk.

April 11 is World Parkinson Day and the support group will be creating awareness of Parkinson’s through the media. 

The next meeting will be held on April 3, at Bega Golf Club commencing at 10.30am.

The Sapphire Coast Orchid Club will be holding an orchid workshop on Saturday, March 25, at Les Tudberry’s place, 73 Headland Drive, Tura Beach at 2pm.  

Les’s main interest is cymbidiums, dendros and sarcs. 

Learn about orchids and their care. Get some hands-on experience handling orchids. 

The afternoon is free, just bring a chair (or sit on a wall) and hat for comfort and if you have an orchid plant you would like to know more about, bring it along.  

Enjoy a cuppa with us to finish. For more information call Les/Ann on 6495 9012.

Cobargo Creators annual fund-raiser is here again! 

Join us on March 25, for another night of dancing, light-hearted quizzing and vintage style entertainment featuring the Paul Dion Dance Band playing music from the roaring ‘20s,  ‘40s era swing and more! 

The theme this year is “The Roaring 20s” and there will be prizes for best costumes, best table decorations and the quiz winners. 

This year we include a special art auction of a wonderful piece of mixed media wall art by Pauline Balos. 

Funds raised will help Cobargo Creators continue our work to develop Cobargo and the communities around us through creativity by keeping The Cobargo Creators Centre open; providing a varied workshop program to develop skills; supporting the artistic development of our young people; and working with other community groups to enrich opportunities to promote and enjoy our village.

The trivia night will be held at the Cobargo School of Arts Hall on March 25 from 7pm.  BYO alcohol, food and dancing legs!  – tea, coffee, substitutes and water will be provided. 

Tickets are $25 each and we encourage businesses, organisations and friends, families and neighbours to form teams and book a table of eight. 

Bookings and payments can be made through the Cobargo Creators Centre where we have EFTPOS available.  Donations of themed items or any kind that can be part of the prize basket are very welcome.  

Email cobargocreators@gmail.com or call into the Centre at 60 Princes Highway Cobargo during opening hours.

Last year’s event was a wonderful night and we expect this year’s to be even better, so don’t miss out.

Reverend Mandy Wheatley conducted the Blessing Service at Saturday's Bermagui Seaside Fair.

Reverend Mandy is currently the locum rector at the Anglican Parish of Bermagui/Cobargo/Quaama.

It was a glorious morning for the service which poured blessings on the townships and local communities along with the traditional "Blessing of the Fleet".

For artists, the creative process can sometimes make us feel as if we are standing on the brink of a precipice, a place that can take us to new heights or exposes a steep descent.

Ten local artists are taking the plunge to step outside their 'normal' practice and experiment in an attempt to redefine print media. 

Heather Burness, Susan Chancellor, Chris Denton, Annie Franklin, Bob Georgeson, Cathy Jarratt, Deb Johansen, Julie Krone, Kylie Ramsay and Tanja Riese come from widely differing methods of producing art, but all share a similar passion for expressing ideas through their work.

The exhibition Precipice opens at Spiral Gallery, 47 Church Street, Bega at 5pm on Friday, March 24, and runs to April 19. Spiral Gallery is open 10am-4pm weekdays and 10am-1pm Saturdays.