The reunion is taking the form of a dinner dance at the Oaklands Event Centre on Saturday, August 18, starting at 6pm. The night will start with canapes followed by a two-course buffet meal after which we can all kick up our heels to the music of Gary Carson-Jones and the Poddy Dodgers.

If you are interested in joining us to catch up with old friends, or know of someone who might, please email us at pambuladistricthospitalreunion@gmail.com

Tickets will be on sale in a week or two for $70 per person.

We would also like anyone with old photos of the hospital staff to contact us so that we can add them to our digital display. 

The  Bega Valley Parkinson Support Group held their June meeting at the Bega Golf Club with exercise physiologist Clarra McKinnell as guest speaker.

Clarra has recently attended an online workshop  with people from Europe and the USA. The workshop specialised in exercise and changes on how Parkinson can be managed and will help Clarra bring the latest information to her local work.

A bonding luncheon will be held at the Tura Beach Country Club on Monday, July 16 commencing at noon. Numbers will be taken at the next meeting.

The meetings at Bega Golf Club are open to the public who may have some interest in Parkinson disease

Contact Bob McDonald  for more information mobile: 0445 825 002. The next meeting will  be held at the Bega Golf Club on Monday, July 2 commencing at 10.30am.

The Merimbula and District Garden Club will hold its next meeting at 10.15am on Saturday, June 23 at the Merimbula RSL Club. Our speaker will be Bill Peterie whose expertise is in alpine flora. He will speak about this and other special plants that he grows himself.

Visitors and new members are always welcome. We will have our usual morning tea, plant sale and raffle, so come and have a cuppa, grab a bargain or maybe win a prize.

Visitors and members are invited to the next meeting of Bega Valley Genealogy Society to be held Sunday, June 24 at 2pm at the Masonic Hall, Canning St Bega.

Suzanne Voytas, author and seminar presenter will give an informative talk entitled ‘It’s Not All On The Internet’, showing how to access the vast amount of local, national and international information that is not online.

Bega Valley researchers would be interested to know that the society’s digitisation of the Kameruka and Ayrdale Estate records is progressing well. See the website for all the society’s holdings (www.bvgenealogy.webhive.com.au).

The courtroom and amenities at Pambula are available for meetings, contact 02 6495 7794.

Last year Merimbula-Imlay Historical Society member, Brigitte Kestermann,​ travelled the Silk Road from China to Kazakhstan.

At the next meeting of the Society Brigitte will tell of her "Adventurous Journey Along the New and Old Silk Road'. All are welcome to hear her story of what China's intentions are for the future of the Silk Road.

The meeting will be held on Monday, June 25 at 2pm at Merimbula RSL.

Poppy is a black and white, possibly American staffie/bull Arab female pup. She will be a robust and strong medium-large dog.

She has a very strong and confident personality so Poppy will need an experienced owner to guide her development.

She is not suited around stock, small animals or small children. Poppy is however very affectionate and smart and we feel that she will benefit from the company of an older dog to help with her development.

Puppy preschool and dog obedience training will ensure that she is well socialised and has basic training.

A securely fenced yard is essential to keep her safe and prevent her wandering off in search of adventure. She will be an energetic dog an need plenty of activity and company.

Poppy is one of several pups available at a cost of $375 which includes desexing, micro-chipping, two puppy vaccinations, worm, tick and flea treatment plus vet check.

Contact the Animal Welfare League Far South Coast on 0400 372 609 or check the facebook page www.facebook.com/AnimalWelfareLeagueFarSouthCoastBranch.