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NOVEMBER 2016 Vol 13 Issue 10

Are you cyber [smart:]?

Beware of TICK SEASON VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED Do you have a spare hour?

From little things big things grow..... Clifton Community Food Garden

TWO BENDIGO COMMUNITY BANK ATMs conveniently situated at KERRY ST SANCTUARY POINT and VINCENTIA MARKETPLACE.

A Community Magazine proudly produced as a service to the community by Sanctuary Point & Districts Community Bank® Branch www.aboutbayandbasin.org

NOVEMBER 2016 © Vol 13 Issue 10 AboutOur Bay & Basin .....

Featuring in this issue .....

5 Tick Season Beware of tick allergies

photo by Dannie & Matt Connelly 7 It's in the Bag 23 Community Noticeboard Share the Dignity 26 What's On 11 Real Estate SMRF requirements 32 Monthly Feature 12 cybersmart School of the Air Social Networking 36 Rainfall Run-Off 18 Mucking In..... Property Tips From little things big things grow 44 Schools Corner 21 "I Want My Mum" VHS, StGBPS, VPS Wildlife Rescue South Coast Inc.

1 Your Community Magazine A publication of Bay & Basin Community Financial Services Limited (ACN 105 756 063) A Committed Community Centric Company

Contact Details A Word from the Editor Contributions Please submit Welcome to our NOVEMBER your contributions for the edition of the December issue by 2nd November and the Jan/Feb Issue by 23rd Nov to magazine. The Co-ordinator Spring Into Sanctuary Point (SISP) was [email protected] once again very successful with over 40 stall holders gathering at Francis Ryan Park. PO Box 180 Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 SISP is a wonderful way for the community Phone: 0418 420 858 to come together and celebrate. Our Advertising Enquiries 0418 420 858 thanks to Allen Kruse and the Sanctuary [email protected] Community Pride committee for hosting Spring into Sanctuary Point, which has Distribution Enquiries 0418 420 858 become an annual event. The next event [email protected] on the Sanctuary Point Calendar is the Printing Bendigo Bank Charity Golf Day on 16th magazine is proudly printed and December. The Golf Day is sponsored by St typeset locally by Sanctuary Point Printing, phone 4443 0014 Georges Basin Country Club and a host of 10,000 copies carefully distributed by Pinpoint businesses from across the Bay and Basin. Advertising to homes and business in Wandandian, Bewong, Tomerong, Falls Creek, Basin View, St Georges You don’t need to be a serious golfer, this Basin, Sanctuary Point, Old Erowal Bay, Erowal Bay, event is about fun and raising money for Huskisson, Vincentia and Woollamia. We are also supported by many local businesses. a worthwhile cause. Our community is accepts no responsibility for any article, advertisment, notice or letter published. Any article, advertisement, notice always busy organising fundraising events or letter is published at the risk of the contributor, who accepts liability for any intended publication. All contributors forwarding and celebrations, a sign of a generous articles, advertisements, notices or letters agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that the material is accurate, not deceptive giving community always ready to lend a or misleading, in breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any other laws or regulations. reserves the right to edit contributions and there is no guarantee all material submitted can hand to someone in need. be published. All views expressed in this publication are those of the contributors and are not necessarily those of Please remember that our December issue is the last for 2016 so get your community notices, stories and advertisements into us as soon as possible. The first 2017 combines January and February so if you have events coming up please contact either myself or Michelle at Sanctuary Point Printing. Enjoy the fine weather and embrace the beauty of the Bay and Basin no matter what you do. Until next time, Michelle Miran – Editor 2 Your Community Bank® KD Karz Another Community Bank® Supporter

Ken and Sue decided to open up a used car We have been customers of Bendigo Bank for yard catering for the budget conscious buyers many years and when we decided to start this in our community. Ken, (KD) started in the business Keith and his wonderful staff could motor industry way back when power steering, not have been any more helpful. They made electric windows and central locking were only every step of the transition from personal available on the prestige cars. Most cars were banking to business banking easy and hassle manual and KD still had hair. free. We thank all of the staff at Bendigo Bank Cars have become safer, more fuel efficient for their friendly service and ongoing support. and so much more comfortable over the years. Since we have started trading, Kerry at Buying a used car is a large investment for Sanctuary Point branch, has been offering our anyone, and if you are trying to stay within a customers affordable personal loans with a fast budget it becomes even more difficult to find turnaround time and a great rate, and has also something that will suit your needs. At KD’s been able to insure their new vehicle before Karz, we try to take the hassle out of buying, they drive out the gate, now that’s service. there is no pressure and if we don’t have what you are looking for we will do our best to find it for you, totally obligation free. We have been trading for 2 months and we have employed a local person and hope to be able to offer more employment to locals in the future. We also offer 12 months roadside assistance on every one of our vehicles. If a Learner Driver purchases a vehicle from us we will give them 1 Free lesson with Shoalhaven Driver Training as a thank you from us. Our prices range from $999 up to $7,999. Call in and see us at 15 Quinns Lane, South Nowra or phone KD on 4402 7136. Until next month, Keith Robinson – 4443 9825

3 The Sanctuary Point & Districts Branch of the Bendigo Community Bank® held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25th October, 2016 at St Georges Basin Country Club. This year the Board made the decision to change the time of the AGM to 5pm to allow shareholders, customers and partners to be able to attend without breaking into their normal day’s work or other activities. We had a guest speaker in the person of Ms. Susan Edwards, Senior Strategic Planner, Strategic Planning & Infrastructure Group of Shoalhaven City Council who spoke about the manner in which your Bank has been able to work with Council to achieve the projects which have been constructed on Council land. We were also fortunate to have a video taped interview with Pamela Barling, a former student of Vincentia High School who was one of our first recipients of the scholarships awarded. Many of our shareholders were able to attend, watch a video which showed all of the activities and resources we have been able to provide and view a document which showed the benefit to the community of some of our profits. The St. Georges Basin Country Club, their Board and CEO have been positive supporters of the Bank in many ways and we are grateful for that support. There were some changes to the Board during the past year and the current Chair, Veronica Husted thanked those outgoing Directors and warmly welcomed the incoming people. The Board works cooperatively together with the ongoing support of our Branch Manager, Keith Robinson who is so able assisted by our excellent staff. Based on the success of the change, we propose to continue with this format and hope see even more people at the 2017 Annual General Meeting. Veronica Husted – Chairperson

4 Your Health Beware of Tick Allergies Contributed by Angela King

As we head into the Spring/Summer Allergic reactions following the ingestion of months which are traditionally known as mammalian meat products can range from “tick season”, it is timely to raise awareness gastrointestinal issues and/or hives through around the growing prevalence of allergic to severe life threatening anaphylaxis. conditions caused by tick bites. It is interesting to note that the allergic There are three main types of allergic reaction to mammalian meat is typically a reactions resulting from tick bites: delayed reaction which occurs hours after 1. Large local reactions; eating the meat or meat products (often 3-10 hours later). MMA symptoms often 2. Tick-induced anaphylaxis, and only develop months after the tick bite/s. 3. Tick-induced Mammalian Meat Allergy. Some people are so sensitive to alphagal, The first most common and least dangerous they react to all mammal products, type of allergic reaction is known as ‘large particularly, their milks and gelatine. Any local reactions’. These reactions which product derived from mammals may cause occur at the bite site result in redness and allergic reactions, making avoidance very swelling, and whilst uncomfortable, usually difficult as the allergen may be found in resolve within 10 days. a wide range of agents used in medical The second type of allergic reaction is treatments, as well as in foods. known as ‘tick induced anaphylaxis’. For more information about tick bites, This is a sudden, severe and life threatening safe removal techniques and tick induced allergic reaction to the actual tick bite. allergies please visit the TIARA (Tick Induced Australian researchers have shown the Allergies Research and Awareness) website allergens provoking anaphylaxis are www.tiara.org.au. proteins in the tick’s saliva. It is critical to This website also provides an educational note that people who have an anaphylactic Powerpoint presentation by Professor reaction to a tick bite react only when the Sheryl van Nunen (Department of Clinical tick is disturbed. Therefore utilising correct Immunology and Allergy, Royal North Shore tick removal techniques is paramount in Hospital) who is the world’s leading expert preventing an allergic response. in this field. The third type of allergic reaction is known This article was written by Angela King as ‘tick induced mammalian meat who is living with MMA. Ms King has no associated with previous allergy (MMA)’ medical qualifications whatsoever and the tick bites. Mammalian meat allergy is an information provided in this article is for the emergent and unique allergy which is purpose of raising awareness around tick becoming increasingly prevalent in tick induced allergies only. For more information endemic areas of Australia, such as the on tick induced allergies, symptoms and Jervis Bay region. The allergen in the diagnosis please contact your local GP/ mammalian meat to which people react is specialist medical provider. called ‘alphagal’. 5 6 Your Community

but the same can't always be said for those women who put the needs of others before their own. We wanted to make them feel special. And so the campaign began – we asked Australians to donate a handbag they no longer used and that was in good condition, fill it with items that would make a woman feel special and even pop a thoughtful note into the bag to show her that someone cares and that she matters. Do you belong to a group such as a walking, play, reading, parenting or craft group? Do you attend activities like yoga classes, Zumba or It’s a campaign What is Share the Dignity? play golf? Do you belong to a club like Probus that was started by Rochelle Courtney in 2015 or View? What about just gathering a group after she read an article in Mamamia of friends in your home to host an “It’s in the Rochelle was shocked to learn that in Bag party”? Chat to others in your group Australia many homeless women and women and organise a day where you can have a get in domestic violence shelters had to face together, bring a plate to share and everyone unthinkable indignities during their monthly can bring a bag full of thoughtful gifts to period. For these vulnerable and at risk donate. women, each month brought a shameful and Go to www.sharethedignity.com.au and traumatic experience, suffering indignities such click on the link #itsinthebag where you will as having to clean themselves in public toilets find all the information you need to make and use paper towels or newspaper to create an individual donation or host your party or makeshift sanitary pads. Reading it from the get together and also see where the local comfort of our homes, with the knowledge collections points will be. that many Australian women couldn’t take hygiene for granted during menstruation, we For further info please contact Leanne knew we couldn’t allow it to continue. on 0412 518 999. We believe that sanitary items should be a right NOT a privilege. In April and August we hold our collections for sanitary items. We had several collection points in the Bay and Basin area for our August campaign and many items were donated by our very generous community. All donations made locally go to local charities. If we have an oversupply they will go to other areas in need and vice versa. Share the Dignity have several other campaigns throughout the year and our next one is called “It’s in the Bag”. The "It's in the Bag" Christmas campaign idea came to us when we realised that we seem to manage the needs of children at Christmas, ensuring they're cared for and made to feel special,

7 8 9 Strong body, healthy mind! Come join us!! Let us know if you are interested? Do you speak a language other than English? Would you like to meet people? Do you want to become stronger and learn simple gentle exercises? Do you have a chronic health problem such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis or other condition? If you are 18 years and over from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background you are welcome to come to the 12 week HealthMoves program at the Bay and Basin Community Resource centre. The program will be led by a qualified and accredited fitness leader who will make sure everybody can try the exercises and enjoy the group. The program is supported by the ISLHD Multicultural Health Service. To come to HealthMoves all you need to do is ask your doctor to fill in a simple registration form we can send to you. This information is also in ITALIAN, SPANISH GREEK, CHINESE, CROATIAN, SERBIAN, ARABIC, MACEDONIAN and FARSI. Please come and visit to register or contact Multicultural Health Service on 4221 6770 to let us know you are interested! Please let us know if you need Translating and Interpreter Services A partnership between the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District and Bay and Basin Community Resources have made this program possible.

10 Real Estate Real Estate and Self Managed Super Fund Requirements Contributed by Able Walsh of Integrity Real Estate Jervis Bay 4441 7771 |St Georges Basin 4443 6389 www.integrityre.com.au

Owning property in a SMSF (Self- • The value of similar properties Managed Super Fund) can be a great • The amount that was paid for the way to invest in your retirement. Owning property in an arm's length market property in a SMSF gives power back to you to choose and manage how and where • Independent appraisals your superannuation monies are being • Whether the property has undergone invested and with the right advice and the improvements since it was last valued right decisions can make your retirement a • For commercial properties, net income more than comfortable one. yields”. Setting up and purchasing a property in a SMSF requires guidance and advice from Giving consideration to the substantial professionals in that field to make sure it’s changes in values of properties we’ve seen all done as per the rules and regulations but in the past 12 months, I’d suggest that if you that’s not where it ends. own property in a SMSF and you haven’t Once you have purchased a property in your had an updated valuation on the property SMSF there are a number of requirements then it would be a good time to do so now that you need to meet on a regular and in order to keep yourself compliant with ongoing basis including annual financial your SMSF reporting requirements. reports. The ATO says “When valuing real property The ATO says “For preparing SMSF financial assets for SMSF financial reports, the reports, an external valuation of real valuation may be undertaken by anyone property is not required each year. as long as it is based on objective and A recent valuation however would be supportable data. A valuation undertaken prudent if you expect that the valuation by a property valuation service provider, is now materially inaccurate or an event including online services or real estate occurred that may have affected the value agent would be acceptable.” of the property since it was last valued. If you’re looking for a valuation for property This may be due to a change in market held in your SMSF then contact your conditions or a natural disaster. When valuing real property, relevant factors and preferred agent and arrange for a valuation considerations may include: to be completed. 11 Being Cybersmart cyber [smart:]? Social Networks..... Cybersmart is a national cybersafety education and encourage them to tell you before program managed by the Australian Communications they join new networks and before they and Media Authority (ACMA) as part of the Australian post any personal information, including Government’s commitment to cybersafety. The their full name, address or school. program is specifically designed to meet the needs • Establishing safe personal profiles Ensure of children, young people, parents and teachers. they don’t put too much personal How can I support my child to be information online. Help them create user safe on social networks? names or IDs that do not communicate Social networks can be a great experience gender, age, name or location and are for your kids and there are a number of ways not sexually provocative. that you can play a part in helping them enjoy • Establishing privacy Ensure your child’s their benefits. account is set to the strongest privacy These include: setting so only their circle of friends can • Staying involved Establish your own view their information, tag them in a account on the sites they use and learn photograph or share posts. Many sites about the privacy settings. Don't be have privacy protection information and intimidated by new technologies – safety tips. understanding how these sites work may • Encouraging thinking first Encourage your help you feel more comfortable with your kids to think before they put anything kids exploring these spaces. online, even among trusted friends • Checking ‘terms of use’ Terms of use for and remind them that once shared, each social media service covers the rules information and photos can be difficult for using the site, the type of content that or impossible to remove and may have can be posted and any age requirements. a long-term impact on their digital Read these to your child to make sure reputation. they understand what is expected of • Promoting respectful communication them. Advise your child to stay respectful and • Being aware of age guidelines It is useful to be nice online and to avoid responding consider whether you are comfortable to any negative messages and report any with the content and the potential for they receive to you or another trusted contact with others including teens and adult. adults on each site. Consider whether • Checking review sites The Office of the your child is socially ready to manage Children’s eSafety Commissioner has contacts and look out for the age ratings prepared a guide to popular social set by app stores to help identify age sites and apps (https://www.esafety.gov. suitable content. au/esafety-information/games-apps- • Setting rules Make sure your child knows and-social-networking). NetAware (UK) what information they can share or post (https://www.net-aware.org.uk/) and

12 Being Cybersmart Commonsense Media (https://www. report it to the social networking site. If commonsensemedia.org/reviews/age/14/ the social media service fails to remove category/website) are also useful sites. serious cyberbullying material, make a What precautions can my kids take on these sites? complaint to the Office of the Children’s There are number of precautions that you eSafety Commissioner. should educate and remind your kids about • Using filters Consider using filters to help when it comes to social networking. manage your child's online access. These include: How can I gain my child’s trust with social • Being careful in making online friends networking? Have open conversations and Remind your kids to be careful when reassure them. Let them know that you will making new friends online as people not deny them access to the internet if they may not be who they say they are. report feeling uncomfortable or unsafe when online – this is a very real concern for children • Not meeting strangers Alert your child that may stop them from communicating to the dangers of meeting in person with you openly. someone they’ve been talking to online. Advise them to never arrange to meet an online friend unless a trusted adult is with them and it is during the day and in be cyber [smart:] a public space. Information sourced from https://www.esafety.gov.au/ • Not revealing their location online Location-based services enable social networking users to report their physical location to other users by ‘checking in' and reporting their friends' locations. Many have location-based functions turned on by default. Help your child review their settings and block or limit location-based information as it can be highly risky. • Reporting cyberbullying If your child is the target of cyberbullying behaviour or inappropriate content, help them to

13 Wildlife Crimson Rosella

Crimson Rosellas are one of the many the breeding season, adult birds will not colourful parrots seen in the backyards congregate in groups and will only forage of the bay and basin area. The Crimson with their mate. Breeding season is from Rosella is a medium-sized Australian parrot September to February. Favourite breeding at 36cm (14in) long, much of which is tail. sites are tree hollows at least one metre deep Adults and juvenile Crimson Rosellas look and up to 30 metres above the ground. quite different and it would be easy to think A pair will guard their nest by perching near it you are observing 2 different species of birds! and chattering at other birds that approach. Adults have a crimson body, blue cheeks and They will also guard a buffer zone of several black scalloped, blue margined wings and trees radius around their nest, preventing blue tail. The juveniles have a predominantly other pairs from nesting in that area. The greenish-olive body and are said to 'ripen' as mother incubates the eggs which hatch they get older and turn from green to red. around mid December. Both parents feed It is very hard to tell the difference between the young which become independent in male and female Crimson Rosellas. The most February. noticeable difference between genders is Crimson Rosellas forage in trees, bushes, and that males are up to 15% larger, and have a on the ground for the fruit, seeds, nectar, relatively larger and wider beak. berries, and nuts of a wide variety of plants. Outside of the breeding season, Crimson They are easily attracted to garden seed Rosellas tend to congregate in pairs or trays. They will also eat many insects such as small groups and feeding parties. The termites, beetles and moths. largest groups are usually composed of For more info about the Crimson Rosella juveniles, who will gather in flocks of up to and other Birds in Backyards visit www. 20 individuals. When they forage, they are birdsinbackyards.net and for more info conspicuous and chatter noisily. Crimson about birding in the Shoalhaven visit Rosellas are monogamous, and during [email protected]. 14 Vincentia Public School presents the 17th Annual

The Charity Santa Ride by Integrity Real Estate is now in its 11th year, has had over 4,000 people participate and raised over $50,000 for our local Rural Fire Service. A great local community based and family friendly event, the Santa SAT 5th NOVEMBER Ride is hoping to be bigger than ever 5pm – 8pm this year. Booked in for Thursday A taste from around the globe! 15th December, you can find out all the details and buy tickets at Including Indian, Turkish, Mexican, Greek, Australian & Balinese. www.santaride.com.au and follow all the updates on Facebook by Great coffee, desserts & kids treats. searching for ‘SantaRide’. Chocolate wheel, face painting, As always the ride will start at the jumping castle and a Vincentia High School and participants ‘create your own cupcake’ stall! will ride along Elizabeth Drive to The Join us for delicious food, Huskisson (Husky Pub) where there fun activities and good company will be a free sausage sizzle for ticket in a family friendly venue. holders and entertainment. Phone 4441 7188 For any further information contact Able Walsh of Integrity Real George Caley Place, VINCENTIA Estate on 0402 299 309 or email Find us on [email protected].

15 16 WAR WIDOW'S GUILD OF AUSTRALIA NSW LTD 70TH YEAR For the last 70 years there has been an organisation to look after the welfare and comfort of war widow's. Those from all wars who have lost husbands through being killed while on active duty during their service to their country, or later from war injuries or disease suffered during their service. Seventy years ago, it took many representations to the Government of the day to get any recognition for these young widow's and their young children. Many did not know of the death of their husbands until they did not receive their next allowance. At this time very few young women had trades as a depression had occurred in many countries of the world including Australia. One week after the death of a serviceman, on active duty, the government saw fit to cancel his allotment to his family resulting in many families facing poverty. Today through the efforts of some very strong women, war widows enjoy many benefits through the work of the Guild. The Guild was the inspiration of Mrs Jessie Vasey who became a widow herself with two sons to look after. Her husband Major-General George Vasey, saw terrible and prolonged fighting in Greece and Crete and later in New Guinea. He was always concerned about the wives and children of the men who did not return, as he felt the government of the day would not look after those left behind. Before he left on his last ill fated flight he had discussed with his wife, Jessie, how they could help the widows of Australian servicemen. On returning to rejoin the 6th Division in New Guinea his plane crashed in Northern Queensland. Shoalhaven District Guild meets in Legacy House, Nowra on the second Monday of each month. The Bay and Basin Guild Social Club which meets at the St Georges Basin Country Club on the fourth Monday of each month, both at 10.30am. To attend, war widows must hold a Gold Card and be a member of the Guild. This membership can be obtained by phoning the Head Office on 1800 451 615 for an enrolment form, or Nowra 4421 3251, Bay and Basin 4441 7094. The cost is $30 per year and you will also receive four copies of the Guild Digest each year. This publication keeps everyone in touch with their entitlements and many functions that are arranged throughout the year. To belong helps to ensure that governments do nothing to take away any of the conditions that were so tenaciously won. The local Guilds also have outings, guest speakers, provide friendship and are able to keep all members up to date on many aspects concerning everyday life. Each month there will be news from each group and more news of the War Widow' history and how it can be of help to its members.

17 Your Community MUCKING IN CLIFTON COMMUNITY FOOD GARDEN Contributed by Leith Clayton-Brandt – Public Officer

Garden Beds

have sparked ingenuity as well. Witness our From Little Things Judy collecting hoses from the cast-offs bin Big Things Grow….. at Godfreys. We have recycled these to fit Many thanks to Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody new circular garden bed edges to protect little from whom these iconic words are borrowed. and not-so-little fingers from sharp edges. Of course, the song they wrote in 1993 was By the way, if you have any grey water hoses inspired by the Indigenous Australian struggle at home collecting dust, please bring them for land rights and reconciliation. However, I down to CCFG where they will find a new life. think Kelly and Carmody might forgive me Recycle. Re-use. Re-purpose. You get for suggesting that the song could also be the drift! harnessed as an anthem for community gardens everywhere. And, as I look about me at what has been achieved at CCFG recently, the phrase seems so appropriate to all that has come to fruition on this once-neglected piece of land. You would forgive our volunteers this month if they seemed a little……well, weary. That doesn’t seem to be the case though. Indeed, the shifting of soil and mulch to nine new garden beds that have been built, the shifting of our container to make room for a Snap Dragons new sheltered common area, the building of more compost bins, as well as the frequent Where would we be without the generosity journeys to collect more mulch, more horse of the community? Our gratitude goes to manure – all these tasks appear to have the St. Georges Basin Country Club board energised our voluntary labour force. Just as for approving a clubs grant of $4,935. This well too! allowed the purchase of four 5,000 litre water Apart from building our common area, we tanks, plus irrigation equipment for automatic must now make up the concrete slab for our watering. Legacy Equestrian Centre of 10,000 litre water tank. Industry appears to Tomerong provided us with horse manure, 18 Your Community many thanks Hope! Bruce Thuaux of BGT Tree Service has been tireless in his providing mulch from his tree-lopping enterprise. Again, thanks Bruce – you’re a winner! Coffee Guru from Vincentia Market Place – your coffee grounds are very welcome. IGA Sanctuary Point – your donation of cardboard is being put to good use. In the meantime, CCFG is keeping a careful eye on native trees supplied by Shoalhaven Council and they are doing nicely. These will be eventually planted outside CCFG and In the future our shelter at CCFG may become the local birdlife is looking forward to those the venue for holding such workshops and banksias and grevilleas. Planting of these is other educational events. You just never reliant upon Council putting in a community know……from little things big things grow. toilet. The parents of children using the Learn To Ride facility will be keen to see that Find us at Clifton Street, Sanctuary Point. happening as well. Accidents will happen, as Hours of Opening: we know. * Tuesdays 9am-12 noon; Recently some of our volunteers – Charm, * Fridays 3-6pm (summer) Ellen, Laura and Judy – held a two hour * Saturdays 9am-12 noon lemon pickling workshop “Pick it. Preserve it. Eat it!” at BBCR. Attendance by members of the public was poor and that was a shame because it was a wonderful learning curve for our women. Charm produced some beautiful lemon butter, while Ellen dedicated herself to producing lemon cordial. Laura preserved lemons while Judy went outside the square and made sauerkraut! Hopefully, you will be there for our next workshop (no details yet!) because an item handmade by you makes a treasured gift for friends or family. Think Christmas. Think Easter. Think smart!

19 We meet in the No. 2 Classroom, Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, Dent St, Huskisson on Australia the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, from 9.30am till 1pm. We welcome new members, Write a letter, change a new starters and more experienced, taking up spinning and/or weaving and other related life this December crafts. Phone Karen 4443 5239 or Audrey This December, Amnesty supporters 4443 4340. across the globe will write millions of letters for people whose basic human rights are being attacked, as part of Write for Rights, our global letter-writing marathon. It’s one of the world’s biggest human rights events and carries on a long tradition of people like you writing letters, signing petitions, and utilising all forms of social media, to right some of the world’s biggest wrongs. Across the world, people’s freedom is under threat. Activists are locked up just for expressing their opinions. Protestors are tortured and wrongfully imprisoned. Young girls are forced to get married. Our letters, words and actions will put pressure on authorities to take immediate action, so these people can be free to live their lives. Every year, we ask supporters to write two letters. One will be to the person in authority – it could be a king, president or head of police – who can help make change happen. And the other letter will be to the person (or group of people) we are fighting for, so they know we will never forget them. As testament to our success some 3.7 million Global Actions were taken last year. Look out for our Bay and Basin Amnesty Group. Regular meetings are held 3rd Wed of the month at the Huskisson Community Hall – 5.45pm.

20 Wildlife "I WANT MY MUM" Wildlife Rescue South Coast supports the "I want my mum" campaign More info visit http://www.wildlife-rescue.org.au/birds.html

• If a chick is in immediate danger from predators (cats, dogs, foxes, rats) • If a chick is being attacked by birds • If a chick is on the ground at night fall • If unsure call Wildlife Rescue South Coast 0418 427 214. 3 What to do..... • Keep chick warm, dark and quiet • Place chick on a towel in a box • Keep away from kids and pets • Call WRSC ASAP - your speed in Take notes of rescue location transfer will save lives - Chicks may be reunited with • Keep as much information as possible 1 their parents. on rescue location eg. street, house no, park or tree location • If injured take to the nearest avian vet When to bring a • Do not feed unless instructed 2 chick into care.... • If a chick is cold to touch The best outcome is for a chick • If a chick is injured 4 to be reunited with its parents. • If a chick's parents aren't around for an extended period • If a chick is not being fed by its RESCUE | REHABILITATE | RELEASE parents Wildlife Rescue South Coast Inc | 0418 427 214

21 BAY & BASIN COMMUNITY RESOURCES (BBCR) BBCR provides services for people who require assistance, which maximises an individuals independence

BBCR is a non specific disability provider who offers a diverse range of established community support projects, these include the opportunity to experience inclusion, links into community relationships and participation in mainstream activities. Services offered are designed to maximise an individuals independence, promote choice and control to achieve your current and future life goals. BBCR offers participants:  Social, recreational, creative activities, arts, music, woodwork, fishing  Bay and Basin Men’s Shed  Community Radio Projects  Health and wellbeing programs  Youth services As an Intermediary BBCR can assist to:  Manage or assistance of individuals funds, offering information and support when purchasing services  Coordination and facilitation of services outlined in the individuals plan  Assistance with implementation, For more information contact monitoring of your individual plan, our office on 4443 7681 following person centred approach (office hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday) principles to enhance and build on an individuals skills and confidence. www.bbcri.com.au

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E: [email protected] www.sanctuarypointgc.com.au Find us on Facebook community noticeboard Shoalhaven Try a Tri Beekeepers Association Inc. Free Meetings are 3rd Wednesday Open Day of the month at 6pm at Community Hall, Tennis Court Complex, West St, Nowra. The JERVIS BAY TRIATHLON CLUB invites the community to learn about TRIATHLON We aim to foster good beekeeping practice on Saturday 12th November at Iluka in the Shoalhaven and surrounding areas; Beach, Booderee National Park from 9am promote the interests of beekeeping, to 2pm. exchange information about all aspects This day is for anyone who would like of beekeeping; organise informative and to have a go or is a novice and would like practical workshops and encourage some tips. Everyone is welcome, including mentoring of new and experienced children from 12 years and up. beekeepers in a safe learning environment. You will learn everything you need to know Call Andrew Britton 0408 050 748 or before competing in your first triathlon. We follow us on facebook will have on hand our expert coaches in open water swimming, cycling, running and ST GEORGES transitions. All you need to bring is swimming gear, BASIN bike + helmet, running shoes and water – VIEW CLUB morning tea and lunch provided. Register at www.jervisbaytriatlonclub.org/ VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and introduction-to-triathlons 2016 Education of Women. For enquiries call Tony 0411 052 746 We are Australia’s largest women’s volunteer organisation, focused on helping vulnerable young Australians succeed in Sanctuary Point their education through their support of Community Pride The Smith Family. Our organisation offers the chance for women to make new friends MEETING DATES 2016: and to join us in organising fundraising Friday 25th November social events such as fashion parades, trivia 10am. All meetings held in the Innovations events, theatre visits, movie days etc. Centre of the Youth Club which is accessed We meet on the third Friday of every month through a separate entrance at the rear of at the St Georges Basin Country Club for a StGB Country Club. Ph Allen on 4443 2755 luncheon and to be entertained by a guest or Veronica on 0427 249 457 or email speaker. sanctuarypointcommunitypride@ If you are interested please phone gmail.com. Secretary, Valerie Hobbs, on 0407 310 348 Huskisson Woollamia Community Voice VINCENTIA RATEPAYERS & Community Consultative Body RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (VRRA) (CCB) - Shoalhaven City Council Now meets bi-monthly. PO Box 65, Huskisson 2540 – 4441 5034 Meetings for 2016 8 December. e: [email protected] w: www.hwcv.org.au We meet in the Vincentia Community Hall commencing at 7.30pm. Generally meetings are bi-monthly on Sec. Johanna Pullinger 4441 5759 2nd Mon. No meetings Dec - Jan. Held at email: [email protected] Huskisson Community Centre, Dent St website: www.vrra.org.au Huskisson, starting at 7pm. 14th Nov 2016

23 noticeboard NOWRA & DISTRICTS TOTALLY & Recently Retired? PERMANENTLY INCAPACITATED Are you community minded? (TPI) SOCIAL WELFARE CLUB Looking for an interest? Are you a Military TPI??? We are seeking Why not join the St. Georges Basin Hall new members for the Nowra & District TPI Management Committee. Two volunteers community Social Club. We hold our meetings at the required. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of Nowra Ex Serviceman’s Club in the Function each month at 1pm till approx 2.45pm. Room every 3rd Tuesday of each month at For details ring Marilyn 4443 7821 11am as well as regular social outings and lunches. For more information contact President Jack Doulis on 4443 3448 Red Cross want you! or 0402 584 041 or Secretary Leanne We are always looking for those interested Wehmeier on 4443 4038. in helping our community and vulnerable people overseas. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1pm at the western end of Coles carpark, Vincentia. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE You can become involved in our regular Volunteer Help Desk craft afternoons, Telecross, Helping hands, Disaster Relief and other activities. We are available to help to answer your We also have a singing group who practise questions at The Office of Ann Sudmalis Wednesday mornings weekly & perform at Federal Member for Gilmore, Suite 3, 59 nursing homes and day care centres and Junction St, Nowra (around corner from the odd bit of busking. Our singers, like all PO). For more info or to join the local J.P. our members, are required to join Red Cross Branch call Brenda 0481 121 369. for a small annual fee of $10. Please come along to our next meeting or call President Margaret Klem 4443 0434 or Alaine Ladyga Singing Group 1st Huskisson Scout 4441 5921. Group needs your help! We have a growing amount Shoalhaven Transition of children in our group and we need leaders. If you enjoy We have a stall at the Tomerong Markets the outdoors and would like every 3rd Saturday of the month to volunteer and spend time enjoying the For enquiries about our next monthly benefits scouting has to offer you and our meeting contact Laura 0405 667 377 or children phone Valda on 0408 481 947 for Jude 4443 7775 more information. TOMERONG COMMUNITY HALL If any of the community would like to get VOLUNTEERS NEEDED involved with the communit hall please Do you have a particular interest come join usat our meetings held on the 1st and would like to help Basin View Monday of the month at 7.30pm at the hall. Masonic Village? Contact Julie on 0402 569 402 or go to We need your help with activities www.tomeronghall.com. such as bus trips, craft, exercise and various entertainment events. Just a few hours of your time occasionally will put a smile on the faces of our residents. Don’t Lost that valuable jewellery on forget it will be fun for you too and your time the beach, park or garden, let me would be greatly appreciated. help you find it at no charge. Please Please contact Michelle or Jo on contact Kevara Detector Services on 4443 5034 during normal office hours. 4443 6739 or 0458 367 000.

24 community noticeboard Collingwood Reserve Park Care Group WANTED – Are you interested in improving your local VOLUNTEERS community? Come join our Park Care Group. Can you give our community Have fun, meet great people, exercise one of your most precious while benefiting both your self, and your assets – YOUR TIME? The community. We meet at 8.30am Monday Crossroads Rural Fire Brigade is a newly mornings, in the reserve opposite the Basin formed brigade which is located in our new View Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade Shed and station house adjacent to the Leisure Centre work, talk and laugh for about two hours. at Vincentia. Do you want to learn new skills Contact Adele on 4443 6034. as a Volunteer Firefighter? Do you want to serve your community? For further information contact: Jervis Bay Captain Jamie Kelly 0413 196 667 or Meals On Wheels Senior Deputy Captain Martin Gaffey Require volunteer cook and 0497 198 445. kitchen hands to help prepare meals for the aged and infirm in the Basin and Sanctuary Point area. Contact Jan Hanson on 4443 3656 BAY AND BASIN AMATEUR SWIM CLUB SUMMER SEASON 2016/2017 Nowra Legacy Group Bay and Basin Amateur If you have some spare time, maybe you Swim Club meets each would like to volunteer with Nowra Legacy, Friday night at the Bay in the Welfare of Widows and Dependants of and Basin Leisure Centre, Deceased Veterans. We meet at 10am the Wool Rd, Vincentia. first Monday of each month at 66 Bridge Rd We are opening for our Nowra. Ph 4423 1795 or 0409 981 663. Summer Season starting in October and would love new members to join us. Swimmers of all abilities are welcome Basin Radio Yacht Club Inc. and your first trial night is free. Members meet each Tuesday and Saturday Registration fees apply if you join up at 10.30am at the wharf on the southern and are valid for the year. 5pm for entry end of Island Point Rd., St Georges Basin. registrations for a 5.30pm start. Interested persons are welcome to join us If interested please call Chelsea and will be introduced to this sociable and interesting sport. For more info contact on 0409 493 026 or email Fred 4443 2070 or Kevin 0418 422 763 [email protected]

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Line Dancing Sun 12-4pm SGB Country Club Mon Weekly Meetings 6-8.30pm Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club Wed 1st Huskisson Scout Group Mon 6-7.30pm Cubs 10.30am-1pm Bomaderry Community Hall Thurs 6-9pm (8-11yrs) Thu 6.30-8.30pm Scouts (11-15yrs) Mon Sanctuary Point Community Hall Laurel 4441 6383 7.30-9.30pm Venturers (15-18yrs) Valda Heggie Mannahouse Youth Fri 7pm St Georges Basin 4443 8463 or 0408 481 947 Community Centre, 21 Meriton St, StGB www.mannahouseyouth.org 1st St Georges Basin Scout Group Tasman Rd Scout Hall, SGB Tue 6.30pm Cub Scouts Wed 7pm Scout Troop Men’s Bowls St Peter’s Anglican Church (next to library) Fri 7pm Venturers Scouts John Smith 4443 6281 Mon 7-9pm David 4443 2250 Al Anon - Huskisson Thu 10am Holy Trinity Church Hall, MSCARC Inc. (Mid South Coast Amateur Radio Club Inc.) Wed from 7.30-9.30pm on air New members always Hawke St welcome Ken 4403 0599 Arts & Play Fri 10-11.30am (during school term) StGB Nowra Healing Rooms 12 Tarawara St, Bomaderry Scout Hall For parents/carers of children 0-5yrs Arts Open Wed 10am-12pm, Thu 7-9pm 4422 6883 materials provided Optional that children attend Stacie No appointment necessary & no charge 0409 711 255 / 4443 6467 communityandfamilyarts@ www.healingrooms.com.au

outlook.com www.facebook.com/comfamarts/ Nowra Town Band 174 Kinghorne St, Nowra Mon Basin Radio Controlled Yacht Group Jetty at Island 5.30-6.30pm for Training Band & 7-9pm for senior practice Pt Rd, SGB Tue & Sat 10.30am Racing starts 11am Fred Private lessons available in brass and percussion 4443 2070 or Kevin 0418 422 763 Hall 4422 0807 or Ross 4443 5745/0488 056 196 Bay & Basin Bush Potters 48 Edmund St, Sanctuary Raised Voices Community Choir SATB Tomerong Point Mon 9am-2pm Call in and have a look School of Arts Tue 7.30pm New Members welcome Bay & Basin Writers Group Uniting Church, Meriton Ph Ern 4443 3005 St, SGB $3 Wed 1-4pm Poets, writers and those who Sanctuary Point 5 x 5 Walking Group Wed 4.30pm want to learn how to write. All Welcome Terry McLafferty Departs Paradise Beach Reserve for a 5km walk 4443 8926 Ph Christine 4443 0520 Creative Crafts Group Meriton St Comm Ctr Thu 9am- Sanctuary Point MyTime A support group for parents 12pm Faye 4441 5934 and carers of children 0-16 years with a disability Thu 9.30-11.30am during school term free group Ph Falls Creek Ladies Craft Fri 9.30-12pm during school Christine 4443 0520 term in local homes Bring along what you’re working on Scottish Country Dancing Thu 2pm-3.30pm Plenty of help with all sorts of craft All welcome Senior Citizens Hall, Berry St, Nowra Tue 7.30-9.30pm Sandra 4447 8312 Presbyterian Church Hall, Kinghorne St, Nowra Friendly 500 Card Group Mon 1.15-3.30pm St Beginners welcome Heather 4441 5496 Georges Basin Country Club Anne 4441 5590 Seniors Community Dancercise Class Huskisson Friendship Club Husky Church Op Shop, 53 Hawke St Community Centre Thu 12.30pm Thu 9.30-11.30am All welcome. Shoalhaven Contemplations Meet new friends for fun Huskisson Girl Guides During school terms Huskisson social times, chat enjoy great coffee & new experiences at Scout/Guide Hall, Kiola St (near Bowling Club) Tue cafes, beaches & walks around the Shoalhaven 5-6.30pm Junior Guides 6-9yrs Wed 4.30-6.30pm Guides various days throughout the week & weekend & Senior Guides 10-16 yrs Parents and Friends Support no charge Sophia 0402 518 122 Group 3rd Wed Liesel Turnbull 4443 6007/0402 837 777 Shoalhaven Rock N Roll Group SGB Country Club Jervis Bay Bridge Club Huskisson Community Centre, Mon 7pm David Hawkesworth 0413 420 636 Dent St, Huskisson Fri 9.30am All Bridge players Sing Australia Choir Baptist Church, Vincentia Thu welcome Ph 4441 5122 or 4422 1381 7.30-9.30pm Joan 4443 1008 or Jenny 4441 7713 Jervis Bay Hi-Lo Slimmers Community Ctr, 21 Meriton Smith Bay Bushcare Group Basin View Fri for 2-3 St, SGB Wed 2.30-3.30pm Judi Castle 4443 6135 hours Fran 4443 6324

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St Georges Basin Health & Com Transport Serv Shoalhaven Masonic Widows Association Basin Mon & Wed Local Health Tue, Thu & Fri Nowra Area Health View Masonic Village Hall, 130 The Wool Rd 2nd Mon 4423 6044 for bookings Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, 1-3pm 10am 4441 0436 or 4441 1644 St Georges Basin Little Athletics Sports Grounds, Wool Road Spinners & Weavers Jervis Bay Maritime Larmer Ave, Sanctuary Point Registration Ph Tracy Museum (formerly Lady Denman) Schoolroom, Dent St, Huskisson 1st & 3rd Thu 9.30am-1pm Karen 4443 5239 0423 846 194 or Michelle 0412 656 206 or Audrey 4443 4340

St Georges Basin Senior Citizens Club St Georges Basin Senior Citizens Walking Group St Georges Basin Community Centre, 21 Meriton SGB Alternate Fridays 9am onwards, ph Lorraine 4441 8093 Mon 9am-12 noon Art (Painting), Margaret 4443 6031 (0420 865 528) or Dianna 4443 9907 (0418 250 148) Tue 9am-2.30pm Bowls-Darts-Euchre, ph Margaret St Peter's Bushwalking Group Every 2nd Sat for easy 4443 6031 Alternate Fri 9am onwards Walking Group, ph to medium walks of around 7-10kms All welcome Lorraine 4441 8093 (0420 865 528) or Dianna Margaret/Peter 4443 7924 or Ken 4441 5967 4443 9907 (0418 250 148) Huskisson Community Centre, 1 Dent St, Huskisson Mon 9am-2pm Carpet Bowls, ph Barry 4443 6031 Monthly Meetings Mon 9-10am Yoga, ph Marian 4441 7655 1st St Georges Basin Scout Group Meetings 1st Mon St Georges Basin SES Unit Tasman Rd, St Georges 7pm Tasman Rd Scout Hall, SGB John Smith 4443 6281 Basin Wed 6.30pm Amnesty International Huskisson Community Centre Sussex Inlet/Shoalhaven Square Dance 3rd Wed 5.45pm [email protected] Wandandian Community Ctr, Princes H’way 7-10pm Association of Independent Retirees-AIR Bomaderry 4443 4436 Bowling Club, Meroo Rd, Bomaderry 2nd Tue 10am Table Tennis Scout Hall, Tasman Rd, SGB Wed 2pm Ray Peter Moate 4448 7788 & Carole 4441 7654 or Alan 4443 6316 Basin Baptist Church 165 The Wool Rd, SGB 2nd Mon Tennis Huskisson Owen St, Huskisson Ladies Craft Group 9.30am Marion Atkins 4443 6088 Casual bookings Wendy 4441 7985 Basin Lure and Fly Club StGB Country Club upstairs Adult Mixed Group Mon afternoon & Thu morning function room 3rd Wed 7.30pm www.basinlureandfly. Ph June Grippling 4443 3065 or John Hayward 4441 6979 org.au e: [email protected] Ladies Tue morning Ph Jan Chappelow 4441 6417 basinlureandflyanglers Brett 0429 842 309 Mixed Comp Wed night Ph Jenny Durante 4441 5766 Basin View Daylight Lodge No.1015 Basin View Coaching available Lou Durante 0428 210 893 Masonic Village Hall, 130 The Wool Rd, Basin View 4th Tue Tennis St Georges Basin Country Club Social Mon 9.30am 4443 6473 6-9pm & Thu 9am-1pm Comps Tue or Wed 6-10pm Basin View Rural Fire Service Fire Station 3rd Fri Tennis Coaching for Kids and Adults John 6.30pm Jan 4443 4660 0411 786 637 www.basincountryclub.com.au/tennis Bay & Basin Brew Club 2nd Fri 7pm at alternate Vincentia Bush Care Group Tue 9am - 12 noon locations Matt 0413 172 757 Ph 0418 460 594 Bay & Basin Cancer Support Group Venue Room, SGB Country Club 2nd Thu 10am-12pm Dianne 4443 3275 or Fortnightly Meetings Lorraine 4441 8093 Bay & Basin Cricket Club Meetings held 2nd Tue 7pm Bay & Basin Camera Club Vincentia Community Hall, rear St Georges Basin Country Club Ph Chris 0403 113 362 Coles carpark 2nd & 4th Tues 7.30-9.30pm Mary 4441 8649 Bay & Basin Multicultural Support Group Community Bay & Basin Quilting & Craft Group St Peter’s Church Centre, Meriton St, SGB 1st Thu 11am-1pm Zaga Tkulja (next to Library) 1st & 3rd Thu 10am-2.30pm Bring 4229 2755 or Anu Mehta 4422 5933 your own lunch Cost $3, tea/coffee provided Lorraine Bay & Basin War Widows SGB Country Club 4th Mon 4441 5145 or June 4443 0612 10.30am Ruth McDonald 4441 7094 27 What’s On...What’s On...What’s On...What’s On...What’s On...What’s On

Jervis Bay Triathlon Club Inc. Usually Iluka, Booderee Monthly Meetings cont’d National Park Group Training Day 3rd Sun 8am All welcome including juniors Pres. Tony Lim 0411 052 746 Bloomers & Buds Social Gardening Group [email protected] Inc. Community Centre, Dent St, Huskisson Last Wed 9.30am Sec. 4443 4892 Justice of the Peace Assoc NSW Shoalhaven Branch Bomaderry Bowling Club, Meroo St 1st Mon Clifton Community Food Garden 2nd Wed 5.30pm 1pm Visitors most welcome Brenda 0481 121 369 St Georges Basin Country Club Ph Mike 0422 701 929 Marine Rescue Jervis Bay - VMR 209 Huskisson Country Labor – Jervis Bay/SGB Branch 4th Wed Basin, Voyager Park, Currambene Street, Huskisson 7pm Erowal Bay Progress Hall Ann Perriman Secretary 3rd Mon 7pm www.mrnswjb.com.au 4441 5433 0424 153 545 or email [email protected] National Servicemen’s Assoc., Shoalhaven Sub-Branch Crossroads Rural Fire Brigade Fire Station, The Wool Rotating meetings on 4th Sun Ulladulla Ex-Servos Club Rd, Vincentia 1st Mon 6.30pm Cpt. Jamie Kelly 0930 for 1000hrs start Nowra Ex-Servos Club 0930 for 0413 196 667 1000hrs start Sussex Inlet RSL Club 1000 for 1030hrs start Jim Reid 4421 2886 CWA of NSW Jervis Bay Evening Branch Vincentia Golf Club 2nd Mon 6pm dinner, 7pm meeting Nowra Legacy Group 66 Bridge Rd, Nowra 1st Mon Shirley Gatti 0410 519 839 (except January) 10am 4423 1795 or 0409 981 663 Garden Club of Jervis Bay & District Inc. Community NSW Transport Authorities Retired Employees Assoc Centre, Meriton St, SGB 4th Thurs 2pm Pam Kerr 4443 4926 Nowra Bowling Club, cnr Osbourne & Junction St 2nd Thu 10am for 10.30am start Pres. Bob 4421 5265 or Sec Aileen Honey Beez Gardeners Group 1st Fri 12.30pm 4421 6660 Vincentia Community Hall (behind Coles carpark) Jeanette 4443 7950 or 4443 6552 Rock 'n' Roll Dancing Bomaderry Bowling Club 2nd Sat Lesson 5.30-6.30pm Social Dancing 6.30-10.30pm Huskisson Laurel Club of Legacy 2nd Tues 1.30pm Margaret 0409 998 868 Auditorium, Huskisson RSL Club All War Widows welcome 4441 7183 or 4441 5267 Sanctuary Point Mens Shed Men's Shed Woollamia 1st Thu 10.30am 4447 8634 Huskisson RSL Sub Branch 2nd Thurs 7.30pm Sec Don Handley 4443 6421 Shoalhaven Avicultural Society 2nd Tue 7.30pm

Huskisson Rural Fire Service 2nd Tue 7pm Jeff PCYC Hall Park Rd Nowra 4423 4475 Bament 0417 664 671 Shoalhaven Beekeepers Ass, Inc. Jervis Bay & Basin Arts Inc. The Classroom, Lady Community Hall, Tennis Court Complex, West St, Nowra Denman Complex, Dent St, Huskisson w:jervisbayarts.asn.au 3rd Wed 6pm Andrew Britton 0408 050 748 or Jervis Bay & Basin CWA Huskisson Community Centre, Shoalhaven Business Chamber, Bay and Basin Dent St 3rd Tue 10.30am Every other Tue 10am call in for Branch 1st Tue Members and non-members welcome cuppa & chat Visitors welcome Pres. Jann Kalff 4423 3582 email: [email protected] 4441 8437 or 0427 962 119 or email Shoalhaven Myeloma Support Group 2nd Mon [email protected] 10am-12 noon Bomaderry Bowling Club, Meroo Rd, Jervis Bay & Districts Combined Probus Club Inc. Bomaderry Support and resources for Multiple Myeloma SGB Country Club, Function Room 4th Thu 10am-12pm patients and carers Ph 4443 2105 Pres. Andrew Stevens 4441 5965 Shoalhaven Orchid Society Presbyterian Church Hall, Kinghorne St, Nowra 3rd Mon (except Jan) Jervis Bay Community & Men's Shed Inc. Jervis Bay Social Group 4th Thu 6pm Colin Loudon 7.30pm 4447 8280 0412 347 322 Shoalhaven Philatelic Society 2nd Mon 7.15pm (press door bell for entry) Shoalhaven Arts Centre, Berry St, Nowra Jervis Bay Divers Club Club Husky, 336 Huskisson Rd, John 4421 4624 Huskisson Last Wed 7pm 4441 6232 Jervis Bay Lions Club StGB Country Club 2nd Wed 7pm Shoalhaven Prostate Cancer Support Group 4th Thu John Brown 0408 440 854 or Marie-Anne Watson 10am-12pm Bomaderry Bowling Club 4443 4599 Leigh Bowman 0413 131 781 email: [email protected] Jervis Bay Probus Club Inc. Vincentia Golf Club 3rd Shoalhaven Scout Fellowship 3rd Sun David Ravell Mon 10am Sec Gerry Lowenstein 4441 5831 4441 8659 28 What’s On...What’s On...What’s On...What’s On...What’s On...What’s On

Shoalhaven Parkinsons Support Group Nowra Royal Coastal Patrol Market Ulladulla 4455 3403 2nd (Shoal. Shakers) 1st Wed 10am-12pm Masonic Hall, Moss St, Nowra Betty Coulton 4442 1475 Sun Ulladulla Harbour & Wharf, Wason St, Ulladulla St Georges Basin Country Club Fishing Club SGB Sussex Inlet Flea Market 4441 1546 2nd Sat Uniting Country Club 4th Sun 2pm (ex Christmas) Erhard 4443 8024 Church Hall, Jacobs Dr, Sussex Inlet St Georges Basin Probus Club Inc. (Mixed) SGB Tomerong Village Market 0402 569 402 email: Country Club, Function Room 3rd Thu 10am-12pm Sec. [email protected] 3rd Sat School of Arts, Ray Dalleywater 4443 9899 Hawken Rd, Tomerong www.tomeronghall.com St Georges Basin RSL Sub Branch SGB Country Club, Function Room 3rd Mon 5pm Hon.Sec. Laraine Bament Community Forums 4443 7361 St Georges Basin Rural Fire Brigade Fire Station, The Huskisson & Woollamia Comm. Voice 2nd Mon 7pm Wool Rd, SGB 3rd Mon 7.30pm Cpt Michelle 0427 288 340 (Feb-Nov) Huskisson Community Centre, Cnr Tomerong & St Georges Basin VIEW Club Luncheon SGB Country Dent St, Huskisson www.hwcv.org.au [email protected] Club, Function Room 3rd Fri 11am for 11.30am Secretary St Georges Basin Villages Forum 3rd Mon 7.30pm Valerie 0407 310 348 Meriton St Community Centre, SGB Christine 4443 7665 Sussex Inlet Cancer Support Group 2nd Fri 10am Tomerong Community Forum 2nd Mon 7.30pm Sussex Inlet Neighbourhood Centre Betty Webb 4441 3552 or Robin Lang 4441 0155 Tomerong Hall, Hawken Rd, Tomerong www.tomerong.com Tomerong School of Arts 1st Mon 7.30pm Tomerong Vincentia Ratepayers & Residents Association Hall Vincentia Community Hall bi-monthly meetings 20 Oct, Vietnam Veterans Assoc - Jervis Bay Sub Branch 8 Dec 2016 7.30pm Sec. Johanna Pullinger 4441 5759 Club Jervis Bay 3rd Thu 5.30pm Peter Vincent 4443 2463 [email protected] Vincentia Red Cross Vincentia Community Hall 4th Wed (except January) 1pm West end Coles Carpark, Vincentia Weekly Church Services Enquiries Margaret Klem 4443 0434 Anglican Church - Wandandian Progress Association 1st Tue 7.30pm Progress Hall Sanctuary Point 48 Paradise Beach Rd (next to library)

Wildlife Rescue South Coast (formerly Native Animal Sun 8.30am Traditional Service held every Sunday Network Assoc – NANA) Nowra Library Meeting Rooms, Vincentia Vincentia Primary School, George Caley Place, 10 Berry St, Nowra 2nd Wed 7pm 0418 427 214 Vincentia Sun 10am Modern Family Service with kids and youth programs Minister Ray Goldman 4441 5755 Local Markets Basin Baptist Church 165 The Wool Rd, SGB Sun Morning Service & Junior Kids 9.30am Berry Country Fair 4464 1476 1st Sun (except Feb held 2nd Sun), Berry Showground, Alexandra St Bay & Basin Uniting Church Meriton St, SGB Sun 9.30am Family Worship w/Jnr Church Huskisson Markets 0409 740 704 (BH) 2nd Sun Huskisson Sports Ground Huskisson Church Ctr Thu 9.30-11.30am Coffee & Chat Rev Glenys Biddle 4443 0864 Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Markets 0459 050 935 Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It 1st Sat Jervis Bay StGB Tue 1-3.30pm Craft Group Violet 4443 9913 Maritime Museum, Dent St, Huskisson C3 Church Jervis Bay 20 Birriga Av, Worrowing Hts Nowra Greyhound Track 4421 2332 4th Sun Albatross Sun 9.30am Family Service Every morning except Sun Rd, Nowra 5.30am Prayer Meeting Office 4441 8738 Milton Village Markets 4455 3843 1st Sat Settlement web: c3churchjervisbay.com.au Courtyard, Princes H’way, Milton Catholic Church – Holy Spirit St Georges Ave, Pyree Village Arts & Craft Markets 4443 7312 4th Sun Vincentia Mass times: Sun 9.30am Mon Thu Fri 8am Shoalhaven Potters Workshop, Greenwell Pt Rd, Pyree 5.30pm Tue Wed Vigil Sat 6pm 4441 5571

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BBCR Great Mates Shed Project 18 Sanctuary Pt Rd, Weekly Church Services cont’d Sanctuary Point Mon-Wed-Thurs 8am-4pm 4443 2393 Church at the Falls Falls Creek PS, Vidler Street, off Community Cottage 48 Edmund St, Sanctuary Pt Parma Rd, Falls Creek Sun 9.30am All Welcome Ps 4443 6013 or 4443 4416 Mon Pottery 9am-2pm Spencer 4447 8312 Tue & Thu Body’Soul Fitness 8-9am Tue & Thu Tae Kwon Eternity Night Church 6.30pm Contemporary Service Do 6pm-7.30pm Wed Mannerhouse Craft Group 3.30pm- Vincentia Public School Hall, George Caley Place, Vincentia 5.30pm Fri Sanctuary Pt Art Group 9am-12.30pm web: eternitynightchurch.org Ph Ray 4441 5755 Shareostomates, Shoalhaven Area Ostomates Jervis Bay Baptist Church Cnr The Wool Rd & St George Support Group Nowra Community Health Centre, Av, Vincentia Sun 9.30am Morning Service 5-7 Lawrence Av, Nowra Mon 2pm Margaret or Tracey Mannahouse Church South Campus (ACC) Sun 4pm 4424 6300 Improving lives through shared experiences StGB Community Hall, 21 Meriton St StGB Contemporary Tomerong School of Arts 358 Hawken Rd, Tomerong worship, free kids & youth program All welcome Susan Doyle 0490 399 568 Mon Playgroup 9.30am Mon Ph 4423 1756 www.mannahousechurch.org Pilates 6pm Tue Yoga 9.30am Tue Dance Class 3.30pm Seventh-day Adventist Church 169 McKay St, Nowra Tue Raised Voices Choir 7.30pm Wed Belly Dancing 4pm Sat 9.30am Bible Study, 11am Worship Service Plans in Thu Arts & Crafts 10am-noon Thu Dance Class 3.30pm progress for proposed Bay and Basin Contemporary Service Thu Yoga 6pm Thu Pilates 6.15pm Sat Market 8am (3rd Pastor Tony Moala 0430 041 116 each month) Sun Lighthouse Spiritual (4th each month) The Salvation Army Bay and Basin Mission 2pm Further info is available on www.tomeronghall.com Sanctuary Pt Community Centre, 34 Paradise Bch Rd Sun Youth & Community Centre 34 Paradise Beach Rd, 2.30pm All welcome Major Garry Johnson 0478 403 388 Sanctuary Pt 4443 9244 Mon & Wed 5-7pm Rhee Tae Kwon Do Monthly Church Services Playgroups Lutheran Church – Joy Fellowship ‘Wesley Centre’ Cnr Junction & Berry Sts, Nowra 3rd Sun, Family Service Sanctuary Point Transition 2 School A free playgroup for 2:30pm Stay for a cuppa and a chat Pastor Simon kids going to school in 2017 Wed 9.30-11am Sanctuary Ph Mackenzie 0419 416 860 E: [email protected] Point Connect Christine 4443 0520 www.sanctuarypointconnect.org Web: illalutheran.blogspot.com or illawarralutheran.com.au Sanctuary Point Sing & Play Tues 9.30-11.30am at Spiritualist Meeting Scout Hall, 39 Tasman Rd, StGB Sanctuary Point Connect A free supported playgroup with 2nd Sun 2pm Ph 4443 0628 music, craft and more Christine 4443 5020 Other Activities www.sanctuarypointconnect.org Sanctuary Point Splash Group - Art in the Park Mon Australian Breastfeeding Association, 9.30-11am Paradise Beach Reserve Renee 4424 7100 or Shoalhaven Group 24 hour Breastfeeding Helpline 0423 606 559 1800 686 268 for information about local Mum-to-Mum St. Georges Basin Wed 9.30am Cnr Tasman Rd & Terry get togethers www.breastfeeding.asn.au St, SGB Anna Miles 0468 935 862 or find us on facebook Bay & Basin Branch of the Liberal Party Meets St Georges Basin Meriton St, SGB Alt. Tue 10am-12pm, Quarterly 7pm Venue SGB Country Club Phone to POPS: Parents of Preschoolers Rev Glenys Biddle 4443 0864 arrange attendance 4443 3780 Tomerong Miss Carrie Cooper Mon 10am Hawken St, Bay & Basin Uniting Church Huskisson OP SHOP at Tomerong [email protected] or 0411 838 206 Huskisson Church Centre 53 Hawke Street, Huskisson Trinity Tots Playtime Wed 10am-12 noon Hawke St, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm 4441 7495 Huskisson (opposite White Sands Park) Jenny 4443 2586

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Rural Fire Services In an Emergency Call 000 We have 7 Brigades over two groups in our area. Fire Control 4424 4424 Basin View, Crossroads, Huskisson, Basin View Jan Rollinson 4443 4660 St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Crossroads Jamie Kelly 0413 196 667 Tomerong and Wandandian. Huskisson Cpt Joey Revesz 0417 664 671 New members always welcome. St Georges Basin Cpt Michelle Thornley 0427 288 340 Sussex Inlet Adam Harris 0409 326 660 EMERGENCY Tomerong Doug Schutz 4443 4600 CALL 000 Wandandian Dennis Stannard 0458 200 282

Justices of the Peace Venues for Hire BASIN VIEW Community Arts Cottage 48 Edmund St, Sanctuary Costello, Brian 4443 6831 0418 230 122 Point 4443 4416 or 4443 6013 Gray, Frank 4443 5470 Schwarzenbach, Beat 0413 979 572 Huskisson Community Centre Dent St, Huskisson EROWAL BAY Ph 0487 469 032 1pm to 4pm - Monday to Friday Roberts, Wendy 4443 0438 0427 430 438 Huskisson Scout & Guide Hall Kiola St, Huskisson Henderson, David 0428 257 837 Valda Heggie 4443 8463 or 0408 481 947 FALLS CREEK Thomas, Jeff 4447 8066 0417 772 262 Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Classrooms Dent St, Davis, Elaine D 4447 8309 0438 098 347 Huskisson HUSKISSON Lewis, Kathy 4441 7000 Sanctuary Point Youth & Community Centre Parnell, Keith 4441 5276 34 Paradise Beach Rd, Sanctuary Point Ph: 4443 9244 OLD EROWAL BAY St Georges Basin Community Centre 21 Meriton St, Flynn, Ray 4443 0051 St Georges Basin Ph: 4443 4926 Lord, Simone 4443 8300 SANCTUARY POINT St Georges Basin Scout Hall Tasman Rd Scout Hall, Askew, Matthew 0422 068 209 St Georges Basin John Smith 4443 6281 Cassar, Lawrence (Joe) 4443 8805 Tomerong School of Arts 358 Hawken Rd, Tomerong Flynn, Mark 0418 669 688 Susan Doyle 0490 399 568 (from $20/p.h.) Hawkins, Paul 4443 8800 0417 219 260 Job, Warren 0427 681 312 Vincentia Community Centre rear of Bilo carpark, McMillan, Paul 4442 1525 Wool Rd, Vincentia 4429 3463 Murray, Narelle 4443 2746 0417 651 658 Simpson, Rod 4443 3106 0422 826 037 Wandandian Progress Association Hall D2683 Princes Hwy, Wandandian www.wandandian.org.au Swattridge, Ronald Jessi 4443 9829 Booking Officer Anne Simpson 4443 5410 Woods, Greg 4443 3208 0409 457 523 ST GEORGES BASIN Askew, Ross 0428 434 657 Update Your Listing Bos, Warren Pieter 0412 578 381 Davison, Bill 4443 8889 0409 124 600 Are Your ...What’s On... Details Incorrect or McCauley, Valerie 4443 6674 Out of Date? Call 0418 420 858 and let us know VINCENTIA or email your updated information to “What’s On” Duff, Peter 4441 8725 at [email protected] Mulligan, Lyn 4443 3717 0412 485 414 31 Monthly Feature SCHOOL OF THE AIR Contributed by John Blackmore

On the weekend of September 23, 24, 25 outpost of George McCulloch’s sheep station. this year, the Broken Hill School Of The Air But by then, 5 years later, like the mining celebrated its 60th anniversary since the industry, technological change was about to come NSW Department Of Education founded S.O.T.A.’s way. The simplest way to explain this it as only the second of its type in Australia. is to say that it was like going from AM to FM In 1956, the Reverend John Flynn’s vision radio. Instead of one vast radio network covering for the vast Australian outback was still very over a million square kilometres of the outback, fresh. Joining people together by radio for the up to a dozen smaller cells were established to purposes of medical assistance, education and service the same amount of territory, with the aim general communication had been the now revered a better quality of reception. Reverend’s immediate goals. In the long term, By the time it hosted its next reunion in 1996, these goals have more than been achieved, with the original state of the art technology had been the institutions of the dozen or so Schools Of The replaced at Broken Hill School Of The Air. Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service being Principal David Foley seized the mood that recognised both nationally and internationally. computer driven technology had brought to the Alice Springs had been the home of the first school by getting the children to perform acts in School Of the Air for five years by the time Broken front of the past and present school community Hill S.O.T.A. opened. Coincidentally, 1956 was at a function at South Broken Hill’s White House the same year Melbourne hosted the Olympic conference centre. At this function, the students’ Games, and television arrived in Australia. The performance reminisced about the dual features perseverance of the South Australian Minister of the school’s beginning year – the Melbourne For Education, Adelaide Meithke, had led to the Olympics, and the introduction of television into opening of the first S.O.T.A. in Alice Springs. Her Australia. NSW colleague, The Honourable R.J. Heffron, 2006 saw a half century celebrated by the school, was so impressed with its operation when he then this year the school went all out with a 5 visited it a few years later that he made it his event celebration over 3 days. Principal Scott mission to get another S.O.T.A. operating as Sanford and his staff were rewarded when a soon as possible in his own state while he was its few months out, figures of over 300 people had Minister For Education. indicated they would be attending the Saturday Over the second half of its operation, the Broken night dinner dance at Broken Hill Racecourse’s Hill School Of The Air has hosted four successful Gary Radford Pavilion. On the day after, a reunions at its Lane Street home base in the Silver recovery day family picnic was planned for at City. The first of these was during Australia’s the racecourse. And those who were unable to bicentennial year in 1988 when the school was attend over the weekend were catered for with an still operating on four HF Radio frequencies of engraved brickpaver fundraiser being unveiled in the local R.F.D.S. base in Broken Hill. These the driveway of the school. Over 300 people had two bodies had by that stage become core tourist also contributed to this initiative several months attractions for the city which was redefining before the event, with those who attended over itself in the wake of a gradual decline in the the reunion weekend given an opportunity to importance of its mining function. 1983 had further bolster this number. been the centenary of Charles Rasp’s discovery Most school assemblies anywhere prey on the of abundant and very rich silver pickings on an grandparents and parents doing “The Ooh, Ah 32 Monthly Feature

Factor” watching their next generation/s in action. On the last day of Term 3, 2016, the large audience who crowded into Broken Hill’s Burke Ward Public School Hall had added reason to smile. “Let’s Go Fly A Kite” was a performance that introduced the founding principal of Broken Hill School Of The Air, Mrs Phyllis Gibb, to all of the succeeding generations of the school as she was taken on an imaginary journey through the eyes of a student playing her role. Each class from the current pre-schoolers and kindergarten students through to the Year 6 school leaders added a ribbon to “Mrs Gibb’s Kite” as she journeyed down the years. Even R.F.D.S. technician Frank Basden was remembered, with Basden (sky blue), Heffron (purple) and Gibb (orange) all being school house names and colours which have stood the test of time since 1956. The difference with this anniversary to any in most urban areas of Australia is that the majority of the grandparents doing “the ooh, aahing” on this occasion were not only former students, but members of the original foundation group of students who Mrs Gibb taught and cared for. Since then, the department itself has ironically In this age of occupational mobility across the had numerous name changes enacted on it by general population, that connectedness was the political elite of NSW, but to this day, with underlined by a NSW Education Department its interactive televisual communication now the official as he showed an old promotional VHS mode of service, Broken Hill’s School Of The video of the school's operations from the 1980s. Air has a lineage of tradition and heritage that Probably the most telling factor not mentioned on remains intact. the day though was that when the technological P.S. This story is dedicated to all of the teaching changes were implemented by the NSW Distance mums and governesses, past, present and future, Education departmental officers, the S.O.T.A. who have taught, and will teach children across parent body fought a rearguard action to keep its the wide expanses of the Australian outback. original name intact.

33 Kids' Fishing Workshop Kids 8–14 years old are invited to come and learn to fish safely and responsibly. Instructors are experienced volunteers and staff from the Department of Primary Industries. The day runs from 10am to 2pm and involves fishing techniques, bag and size limits, and fish handling for best release techniqes. COST is $40 per child and includes • rod and reel Locations andLocations Datecombinations and Dates • shirt • hat • tackle box • th th GreenwellGreenwell Pointshow Point bag - all to take home! Satur day Satur 5 day November 5 November 2016 2016 Tuesday Tuesday 10th January 10th January 2017 2017 BOOKING ARE ESSENTIALLocations and Date –s Max. 25 participants.

To book To book : e-mail [email protected]: e-mail [email protected] ring Stephenor ring Thurstan, Stephen Thurstan, th 02 4220 8484 02 4220or 0438 8484Next 245 or 190 0438 245 Workshops 190 Greenwell Point are at Saturday 5 November 2016 Web detailsWeb: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/info/workshop details: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/info/workshop Tuesday 10th January 2017 NSW DPI fishingNSW DPI workshops fishing workshopsare runGreenwellwithare the run assistancewith the assistance of the Fishcare Point of the Volunteers Fishcare onVolunteers and are supported and are supportedby funds by funds from the Recreationalfrom the Recreational Fishing Trusts Fishing Trusts To book: e-mail [email protected] or ring Stephen Thurstan, Saturday 5th November 02 4220 8484 or 0438 245 1902016 & Web details: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/info/workshop

Tuesday 10thNSW DPI fishing January workshops are run with2017 the assistance of the Fishcare Volunteers and are supported by funds from the Recreational Fishing Trusts Wednesday 19th April 2017 To book email stephan.thurstan@dpi. nsw.gov.au or call 02 4220 8484 or 0438 245 190. www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/ recreational/info/workshop NSW DPI fishing workships are run with the assistance of the Fishcare Volunteers and are supported by funds from the Recreational Fishing Trusts.

34 35 Property Tips Rainfall Run-Off Contributed by McNamara & Associates

Ever had the experience of your imposing on a claimant an evidential burden neighbour’s garden ending up in yours of proof. after a heavy shower of rain? This was This is further complicated by additional a problem even in Roman times, when the elements of the policy, stating that in certain Romans actually formulated a legal principle circumstances the Council will not assist. whereby one is not allowed to interfere with One of these circumstances is where the the natural flow of water. Contravention was property causing the runoff has been built actionable. according to an approved development This is becoming an increasing problem, as consent. more and more of our natural land becomes Another is that water is flowing over hard concreted or denuded of natural plant surfaces such as driveways or paving etc. growth. But how can your local Council help if this happens to you? These two criteria seem to cover or at least substantially contribute to nearly all cases Like everything in government or quasi where runoff could be a problem. government, there is a policy for this, aimed at fair and consistent treatment of such In addition, there is the wonderful catch all matters. Our local Council policy states exclusion, which states that the Council will that the Council will take action when run- not assist where the runoff is natural, due off is likely to or has caused damage to to the topography (slope) of the adjoining a neighbouring property, the damage is properties and is not redirected. attributable to a man-made structure, and If you are experiencing the effect of rainfall the surface water is caused by defective roof runoff or have any queries in relation to drainage from a dwelling or outbuilding. property or conveyancing please contact Up until the “and” it was simply a restatement our team at McNamara & Associates on of the old Roman position, but the last 4423 0155 and we will be happy to assist. criterion introduces an element of doubt by

36 37 Your Community Shoalhaven Libraries Sanctuary Point Paradise Beach Road Sanctuary Point, Monday – Friday 10.00am – 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am – 12.00pm Phone 4406 2076 Email [email protected] http://shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/MyCommunity/Library/Yourlocallibrary/SanctuaryPointLibrary.aspx

To celebrate National Recycling Week the library will once again be holding the popular Recycled Robots Storytime on Wednesday 9th November at 10.30am. Have you had a look at Zinio yet? Bring along a bag of household recyclables Shoalhaven Libraries now offers over 350 – small boxes, cardboard tubes, bottle full colour interactive digital magazines tops, egg cartons or the like and build to read on any tablet or smartphone. a little robot to take home. Materials to Browse this fantastic collection of decorate and popular magazines, borrow as many as assemble your you like and keep them as long as you robot will be like – all absolutely FREE! provided. The most creative All you need is your Shoalhaven Libraries robots will be card. awarded a prize! To access this great collection, new and After the session existing members just need to create an we will be having account then start reading! morning tea. Places are limited so be sure and call Go to http://www.shoalhavenlibraries. soon to book in this fun session. com.au/Digital-Library to check it out.

38 A call for volunteers The Helping Hands Program is a volunteer support service for people living and recovering from mental illness in the Shoalhaven area. Our current Helping Hands volunteers provide invaluable support to individuals through one to one links and group activities, including a centre based program and our community garden, and also support access to rehabilitation services and hospital or doctor's appointments. Helpings Hands is auspiced by the Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW Inc. The program is diverse offering a range of volunteering opportunities from gardening, engagement in sporting activities, tennis tournaments, art activities, providing mentorship, cooking, social support, driving, health promotion events, outings, maintenance tasks, fundraising and basic administrative duties. Education events are held throughout the year to support volunteers who are interested in increasing their understanding of mental illness. Individuals with a background of working in the mental health sector are also encouraged to get involved. We can provide an opportunity for people with a lived experience with mental illness to provide peer support to our participants. We have recently re-opened our community garden with a long term view of reviving our aquaponics program, individuals with a horticulture background or a passion for gardening are invited to join us. If you have availability from a few hours to a few days per week and a willingness to support people with a mental illness through volunteering please contact us. Contact Sarah Reynolds on [email protected] or 4421 5942 (Mon to Thurs 9am to 5pm). Our centre based program and community garden is based in Nowra. 1:1 links with clients may take place in other areas in the Shoalhaven. Commencement of volunteering with the program is subject to an application and interview process.

39 Community Groups St Georges Basin Senior Citizens Inc. (aka Basin Seniors) Providing Fun Activities and Social Contact for "Young at Heart" Seniors Ph Barry 4443 6031 – 0488 793 481

Computer Discussion Group 6’4” of this gentle giant can incite laughter Unfortunately due to a change in my overall during a trumpet solo, a Scottish ditty, or a health, it has been necessary to conclude stand up comedy routine). this activity. It is with much regret I make Final Bookings by Tuesday 6th December this decision after 10 years of thoroughly 2016 (for catering purposes). enjoying this project and hopefully Walking Group: providing assistance to the many members Assemble in Meriton Street carpark by who attended. 8.45am. Commencing with Margaret teaching Forthcoming walks are: basic computing to other seniors it has progressed though the years into a valuable, • 28th October Bomaderry Creek and hopefully beneficial activity, for many Regional Park Walking Track (track); of our members of Basin Seniors. • 11th November Narrawallee Beach, My thanks to the many who attended Milton (beach); the group over the years and I sincerely • 25th November along Telegraph Trail in hope you understand the reasons for my the Booderee Botanic Gardens (bush); decision, and I hope you have all enjoyed • 9th December Greenfields Beach the experience as much as I have. (Christmas BBQ & BYO). I hope to see you all at our forthcoming Contact Lorraine 4441 8093 (0420 865 528) Xmas Luncheon and at some of the other or Dianna 4443 9907 (0418 250 148) activities within Basin Seniors. Interested in joining Basin Seniors? Members’ Christmas Luncheon Please contact Margaret 4443 6031. Tuesday 13th December 2016. Luncheon Members of Basin Seniors may attend any will be fully catered by Angel’s Catering with of the weekly activities listed above. fruit juice, water and nibbles prominent on There are also various lunches (held on all tables, but all other refreshments are BYO. specified Tuesdays), day outings and Door prizes etc., for a great day, as always. some day tours. Members bring their own See the Notice Boards at both venues for lunch unless a special luncheon has been details. arranged. We will be entertained by “Johnny Campbell “Seniors” are those over 50 years in full or & Marienne Shepherd” (Gentleman semi-retirement. Membership fee is $7 per Johnny Campbell holds the attention of year, plus a small charge when attending an audience like no other comedy star. All the various activities.

40 41 42 Gardening

HasContributedy by Kathyd Edwardsran – Sanctuary Point gGarden Centree

**Access to the Sanctuary Point Garden Centre has changed, all access is via Macleans Point Road only**

Do you remember playing in your Nan’s a bit of time, it won’t happen overnight, so garden when you were little and being patience is required. surrounded by big and beautiful Hydrangea • Regular feeding should occur in spring, blooms? Well I do and Hydrangeas have always summer and autumn with an all-purpose featured in my garden keeping these beautiful fertiliser such as Searles 5 in 1 or Searles memories of times gone by alive. Azalea & Camellia Food (good if you want blue Hydrangeas are great plants for shady or part flowers) sun positions in the garden, however they have • Hydrangeas don’t really suffer with pests or been known to adapt to full sun positions over diseases, however if your Hydrangea is planted time. The colour variations are vast and of course in a shady spot you may see a mildew on the there are simple ways to change the colour of leaf occasionally. This can be easily treated by your blooms based on what you add to the soil. spraying Mancozeb Plus on the leaves. Hydrangeas are a deciduous shrub which means • As a flower dies, cut it off and this will they will lose their leaves in the winter, however encourage more blooms to grow. Hard as soon as you see the bright green buds appear pruning can be done as soon as the plant has on the stems, you know spring is just around the stopped producing flowers. I like to take mine corner. Here a few tips to getting the best out of back to one third of its size at the beginning your Hydrangeas: of autumn. • Hydrangeas like a soil that maintains moisture • Hydrangea flowers are beautiful cut flowers but they don’t like to be sat in waterlogged and look lovely arranged indoors. To ensure soil. An acid soil is preferred and this tends your Hydrangea flowers don’t droop after only ensure the foliage remains lush and full and a couple of hours, take a cup of water out to darker green colour. the garden with you, as you cut off a stem put • Hydrangeas prefer a long and deep watering them straight into the water. Once indoors, cut as opposed to a regular quick watering. the stems to the desired length and dip each • Macrophylla Hydrangeas, which are the stem into boiling water for around 30 seconds. old fashioned varieties are the only types Once this is done add them to a vase of water of Hydrangeas that you can change the (room temperature) and arrange. flower colour. In the newer breeds the colour • Another tip to prolong the life of cut has been bred into the plant and they will Hydrangea stems is to dip them in powdered not change, in addition, if you have white Alum. Once you’ve cut them and put them Hydrangeas these will also not change to blue immediately into water, bring them inside. or pink. To change your Hydrangeas to blue, Re-cut to the desired length and dip the first add acid to your soil or better still use a specific 10mm in Alum powder and place into a vase tonic for turning your flowers blue. If you want of room temperature water and arrange. pink flowers, you’ll need to add garden lime to All products are available from the Sanctuary increase the pH in the soil. The transformation Point Garden Centre and find us and like us on of blooms from one colour to another takes Facebook for more handy and helpful tips. 43 Schools Corner

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Prestigious Award for the nations Dairy Farmers. They started with Sarah & Rhiannon their bumper stickers and Fight the $1 White Facebook page which was very successful Congratulations to Year 11 students Sarah and they would like to thank you for your Hodgetts and Rhiannon Winter who were support. both Finalists in the Shoalhaven Superheroes Their next project is to launch the ‘Udderly Volunteers "Service and Beyond" Awards at Awesome Dress-Up Day’ appeal. They are Bomaderry Bowling Club. emailing this poster to all schools in Australia to inform them about the dress up day to be held on Friday the 21st of October. Thank you to Year 11 student Charlie Baker for designing this great poster. All the funds raised will be donated to the Lions Club – Need for feed disaster relief dairy farmers support program. The time for action is NOW. Many of our dairy farmers are hanging The girls have shown outstanding on by a thread, they need our help now. Please commitment to helping the community and like and share to spread the word. those within it, and have demonstrated leadership, respect, and compassion for others. Together they have become the main organisers of the Bay & Basin Community Resources "SOUP" project, taking on additional volunteer responsibilities that include event management, promotions, networking, developing menus, catering for large groups, sourcing entertainment and public speaking – all positive for the Sanctuary Point community. They are also radio presenters for their local community radio – Bay and Basin 92.7FM – always arriving early in readiness to host their regular Friday afternoon shows with great self-organised content, playlists, relevant talk topics and wonderful themes. Good luck girls, we are proud of you! Supporting our Dairy Farmers Mr Fairs and his Year 9 Making Money class have been working all year on a project to help 44 Schools Corner

What’s been happening at St Georges Basin Public School Book Week Parade 2016 The students and teachers celebrated Book Week 2016 by wearing an assortment of costumes depicting their favourite book characters, fitting in with the theme, Australia Story Country. Spring Fair 2016 On the 16th September 2016 we held our annual Spring Fair. The day was a memorable one and was enjoyed by all. Some of the highlights were the jumping castles, disco, sponge throwing (rumour has it that some of the teachers may have gotten a little wet) and the many classroom stalls. The event was such a huge success due to our hard working P&C.

45 School Corner What we are doing at VINCENTIA PUBLIC SCHOOL FUN LEARNING My class and I went down to the equipment and made little huts for our paper cut-out gold miners. Our class have been learning about bushrangers and gold this term, and this was one of the fun activities that we have done to help us learn about gold and bushrangers. To start off we had to dig out a river so our miners could survive. Once we had dug out the river, through all the roots and sticks, we started to build our huts. Some were big, some were small, no two huts were even close to being the same. Next, we had to dig out our mines. To be honest with you I don’t think that I’m very good at digging out mines, so I gave up and let Nadia do it. I wasn’t surprised that she did a better job than me, because she is quite talented, even though it doesn’t take much talent to dig out a mine. Finally, we added some little extras, a little fire, a rocky gumnut path, and an awesome bridge. We also added some fake gold nuggets to the mine and we put our coloured-in-cut-outs of miners around the campsites to make it look a little more realistic. Then, we watched our hut flood because Mr Johnstone turned on the tap and the river overflowed! Mr Johnstone had promised to give a prize to the best made campsite. My group won the prize and I was very happy about it. I think the day was just about the funniest day of school ever! Lola S 4/5J CHOIR Vincentia Public School Choir went to the local nursing home called Coastal Waters. We sang four songs, “Never Grow Up”, “Fight Song”, “Titanium” and “Bright”. They enjoyed our performance and clapped and cheered to show their appreciation of our visit. After the performance we mingled with the residents. We were invited back to give a Christmas performance. When we got back to school, Mrs Briggs gave us all an ice-block. We enjoyed going to Coastal Waters and I am sure that they enjoyed our company. Scarlett and Maggie 3S

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