We know Christmas is coming when we see Bells carnival arrive at Corrigans Beach. I look at the space from the middle of December watching for the rides to appear as I know a lot of other locals do. They are here, yippee, so start saving for a great night out at the “carny”!
Wow! What a great night this week at Mogo Zoo, when members of “Women in Business” held their annual Christmas dinner. It was well attended with delicious food served by a Chris O’Dowd lookalike, plus others who did a great job. The guests went for a walk at dusk through the zoo before dinner commenced. It was a great night and a fabulous venue.
Happy birthday this week to gorgeous Diane Smith from the Bay! Looking good Di!
Another great day was held at Rally For Recovery at Tomakin and with the opening of a new “shed”. Nicola Stokes CEO of Sydney Children’s Hospital foundation, received a cheque for $30,000 from president Ken Sloan, and Member for Bega, Andrew Constance. John Ward’s widow, Truda Ward, was asked to cut the ribbon on the new shed. The charity was the original dream of John Ward who passed away after a long battle with cancer himself.
‘I love advent calendars but their days are numbered!’
If you are looking for a unique and unusual Christmas gift, Ruth Henderson (from Woven by Ruth) a local hand weaver and designer of unique wearable art, will have an open studio on December 16-17 and 23, from 10am to 3pm. Ruth has just created a new line in time for Christmas in felted scarves and titled, “The Sea”. Ruth can be found at 46 Barry Point Road, Guerilla Bay.
Jill Burton will be celebrating next Monday one of those big O birthdays, and I don’t mean Roy Orbison!
Hey, how about some Christmas carols in the Village Centre? I was very surprised to find silence whilst shopping there last week. Come on, Christmas carols add such a great ambience to shopping and put us in the mood!
River of Art seeks expressions of interest from artists, performers and community groups to become part of the 2018 festival. They are calling out to local and visiting artists across all art forms. The River of Art team are especially interested in providing a springboard for early career artists, indigenous artists and young performers. Applications close on February 7, 2018. Visit www.riverofart.com.au.
The newlywed John and Nicole Meyer are finally home from their one month honeymoon in the United States. They thoroughly enjoyed it but now it’s onto the real adventure, marriage! (See Fashionista photo).
Mrs Farrington-Smyth is having some posh visitors from France for Christmas and is after Christmas recipes for frogs. If anyone has any please forward them to me thank you!
