Happy birthday to lovely Loretta Coppin nee Shepherd today. It seems like yesterday that she was just a pretty little brunette from the Bay, off to Moruya High School!

Sad news from Moruya last week with the passing of Ronnie Chesher. Ronnie was well known in the shire and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Vale Ronnie.

Miss Cobargo 1990 Deborah Morrish is looking forward to her birthday next Wednesday. Have a great day Deb!

More sad news with the passing of Jeff Fleming from Mogo. Jeff and Elizabeth are also well known in the local area. Vale Jeff.

Still lots of whales about! Just ask Anne Mikelat who heads out when not working at the Mariners to “research” their current location.

Wholehearted Foods had a great opening day in Hughes Street. Hopefully, a local company going to give the 'big boys' a run for their money! Good luck folks!

I had reason to contact a young girl this week who sent me an item twice. When I called her to tell her I would return the second package as I had only paid for one, she became quite emotional and thanked me over and over again for my honesty. That was nice but isn't it a shame that we have to be thanked for being honest?!

Happy first wedding anniversary to Nicolle and John Meyer from Broulee. Boy, that time sped by, didn't it? Is the honeymoon period over? I don't think so! Last seen down on their hands and knees gardening together … awwwww!

There’s a free worm farming workshop on Friday, November 2, between 9:30am–11:30am at the Botanic Gardens, Princes Highway, Batemans Bay.

After the success of last year's workshops, Council will again partner with South Coast Colleges (Adult Education) and hold two free workshops where you will learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into rich fertiliser using a worm farm. Worm farming saves landfill space, reduces what you end up placing in your red-lid bin, and rewards you with the spoils of your efforts.

On completion, each household will receive a voucher to collect one free worm farm!