A wonderful response from members of the Bermagui Country Club Social Anglers’ Club on Sunday brought old and new members together, not only for the Annual General Meeting, but a delightful casserole lunch, which gave pleasure to all.  President Fran thanked everyone for their response, especially the many new members attending.                          

Officers for the next year are as follows: president Fran Vercoe, vice-president Brian Kenyon, secretary Dawn Kenyon, treasurer Cherie Chen, committee – Elaine, Justin, Doug and Robert. Weigh master Ian Reid, publicity Shirley. 

The regular monthly off shore reward went to Tony Scarpin, on shore was a winner for Fran Vercoe, while the heaviest mixed bag went to Ian Reid.  Raffle prizes – 1st Dawn Kenyon, 2nd Pauline Blair  3rd Denise McGlashen.   The “June” birthdays were also recognised with a “happy birthday” to Dawn, June, Di, Justin, Neville and Trevor.  Next month will be a casserole lunch to share again on Sunday, July 16.  

First time stallholders will be welcomed free of charge this Sunday, June 25, at the friendly Wyndham Village Market.  Gather with friends and family in the warmth of the supper room filled with the nostalgic smell of hot scones as they emerge freshly baked from the oven to your plate. 

Or perhaps a bacon and egg roll, sausage or burger from the outdoor barbeque is more to your liking, all to benefit the local Rural Fire Brigade. Grab a great coffee and fill your bags  with all your favourite organic, locally grown and produced goods, homebaking, items handmade with love and more.

Held in and surrounding the historic Wyndham Hall, this all weather market operates from 8.30am to 1pm and is followed by the sounds of Jingera Rock Music at the Sportsground. 

The Writers of the Far South Coast successfully held their AGM on Saturday staving off fears the group may fold. The new committee is as follows: President: Amanda Dalziel, Vice President: Peter Armstrong, Secretary: Mary-Ellen Turbet, Treasurer: Denise Burdett, Ordinary Members: Angelika Erpic and Liz Bellette-Stubbs, Public Officer: Loretta Ashby.

The June meeting of the Bega Valley Parkinson Support group was well attended and those  present were treated to a CD on the work being done with stem cells.  The research  using stem cells gave the meeting some reasons to anticipate that we could find a cure in the future and also help in the management of Parkinson Disease.

For the July meeting  a presentation by a speech therapist has been arranged. Speech is a common problem with Parkinson sufferers. The next meeting will be held on July 3, at 10.30 at Bega Golf Club.

The Sapphire Coast Concert Band will hold an open rehearsal on Thursday, June 22, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Pambula Public School Hall.  Anyone who plays a wind, brass or percussion instrument is invited to come and play along with the band during a working rehearsal.  For more information: 0401 618 540.

Men's Breakfast @ St.John's will be on again on Saturday July 1, at 8am at St. John's Anglican Church, Auckland St, Bega. It is just a relaxed and informal male get-together with time for a cuppa and a chat, a hearty and delicious breakfast, plus an always interesting guest speaker.

Our speaker this month is historian and U3A lecturer Stephen Rigby whose fascinating subject will be the great Shearer's Strike of 1891. 

As usual, we would like a donation of $8, part of which will be given to help support the humanitarian work of MAF and TEAR. Men's Breakfast @ St.John's  takes place on the first Saturday of each month, so please note it on your calendar. We would appreciate a call to 6492 5092, or email to beecee1936@gmail.com to tell us you are coming (for catering purposes).

Little Bermagui raised $4810 for The Cancer Council at our Biggest Morning Tea hosted by The BCC ladies darts team members at The Bermagui Country Club on Tues May 30. We had just under 200 guests and a terrific morning was had by all. All thanks to the generosity of our businesses as well as the whole community.