PERSONAL PARS
Birthday wishes for Nagambie and Avenel folk go this week to Phyllis Hannam, Shirley Hannam, Sean Pearce, Fiona Furletti, Anthony Hadley, Jenny Miller, Katherine Green, Dale Melican, Elisha Traynor, Ken Parkinson, Maree Oliver, Hannah Tuckett,
Anniversary wishes go to Diane and John Grant and Rosie and Ron Habel.
Cheerios to those recovering from surgery, or those who have been or are in Hospital Nursing homes or Hostels. Cheerios go to Pat Prescott, Peg Hollaway, Pat Bevan, Peg Sprake, Joan Richards, Sherelle Koleman, Robin Steers, Val Duncan, Margaret Donaghy, Eunice LeCerf, Gwen Duncalf, Melanie Buchanan, Charlie and June Newton.
ANGLING CLUB
October 23-24: Angling Club’s pub raffle days. It’s time to get that rod and reel out. Nagambie Angling Club’s Social and fishing calendar details. Wally Cubbin. 5794 2744.
ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Thanks to all who supported the Trent Gladwin concert, the Anglican Debutante Balls and the God News afternoon at the Presbyterian church.
The Nagambie Lakes Visitor Information Centre (Grapevine on the Lake) has some fine art work and gifts for sale as well as being a mine of information about our district. They offer teas and light lunches for visitors and locals to enjoy.
Mitchelton Winery Art Gallery is open all week as well as wine tasting and sales. 10am-5pm.
BOATING NEWS
SAILING : October 28: All abilities Come n Try day. 10am-3pm. Partial rowing course closure. Last 500m. Details C.McMillan. Strathbogie Shire Council. 1800 065 993 freecall.
DRAGON BOATING: November 7: Come n Try day - dragon boat and sweeps and sailing. All abilities. 10am-3pm. Sailing from Buckley Park around the bowl. November 8: Dragon Boat Regatta Festival. 10am-3pm.
ROWING: November 14: Bridge to the Vines 2009. Nagambie Rowing Club will host the fourth annual head of the Goulburn Regatta. Starting at Chinaman’s Bridge and finishing at Tahbilk winery. Victorian and interstate competitors of all ages are expected, to race in fours, quad sculls and single sculls. The race starts at 10am and finishes about noon.
If any community members would like to help out on the day contact Beth Walter. 5794 2489.
The Furlong Cove and the river will be closed from Scour Bridge to the 5 know zone upstream of Tahbilk Winery, between 8.30am to 1pm. Nagambie Rowing Club - H.Moss 5794 2476. Coaching N.Lodding 5794 2477.
BOOKENDERS CLUB
Nagambie Book Club-1st Monday. NLEC. Details Jo 5794 1429.
BOWLS CLUB - Social bowls are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12.30pm.
October 17: The Nagambie Bowls Club are conducting a synthetic greens fundraiser at the Mechanics Hall from 6.30pm. Two course dinner, live music and auction. Bring your own drinks and glasses. $40 per person. Contact Vicki on 0429 131031 or George 5794 2557. Bowling Club Inquiries. G. Pianta 5794 2557.
COMING UP
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP - Nagambie Carers Support Group. Carers and locals with ideas how to support those looking after the ill, disabled, or those who cannot look after themselves. 10am Regatta Centre. Mandy Bertok on 5794 1562 for details.
CERT DETAILS
If you would like to train as a CERT member, contact the Nagambie Team. Community Emergency Response Team.T.Sullivan. 0402 485 655.
CHRISTMAS & END OF YEAR
December 3: Anglican Mother’s union Advent and Carols service at St.Paul’s Avenel. Followed by lunch at “Rusty Springs”. Hovell Rd. Avenel. Details Diane Grant. 5794 1720.
December 4: Nagambie P.O.U.R Advent service at St.John’s Anglican church followed by bring and share Xmas lunch in the hall. Details D.Grant or R.Hurren.
December 8: Nagambie Lakeview Lodge hostel Christmas afternoon tea.
December 9: Nagambie Welcome Groups get together for Xmas break-up at Rusty Springs. Avenel. Detail;s 5794 2115 Jeanette.
December 10: Nagambie Primary School Grade six graduation, 6pm at the Nagambie Golf Club. Details Helen Heathcote 5794 2273.School.
December 11: Nagambie Nibblers Seniors Christmas Luncheon. Nagambie Golf Club. Details Pam Ellis. 5795 0000.
December 11: Lions and community Carols by Candlelight. Nagambie Mechanics hall. Planning is underway. The organisers are looking at having a Giving Tree in Nagambie for this Christmas. Locals are asked to buy a gift, wrap it, and label it with age and sex that the present would be appropriate for. They can be left at Nagambie School, St.Joseph’s or Nagambie Hardware. Details from Lions Club’s Marlene Brew. 5794 2096 or Julie Price 5794 1691.
December 17: St.Joseph’s Primary School end of year Mass and Grade six presentations. 5pm. At St. Malachy’s and school.
December 17: Nagambie Primary School concert, 6pm, school grounds. Inclement weather - Mechanics hall. Details 5794 2273.
December 19: Nagambie Senior Citizens Christmas dinner. Details J.Burgess.
December 31: New Years Eve, Carnival and entertainment and fireworks over Lake Nagambie to be viewed from Buckley Park this year.
COUNTRY FIRE AUTHORITY
The summer season is not far away once again. Fire officers are needed for local Brigades to train for future needs. Nagambie CFA details. G.Purchase. 5794 2552.
CRAFT AND COMMUNITY MARKETS
October 31: Nagambie Scout and Guide Hall Management Committee market. Jacobson’s Outlook. 9am-1.30pm. Details C.Mensfeld. 5794 2764 or Steve Hall. 5794 7228.
November 7: Nagambie Community market. Jacobson’s Outlook and Blayney reserve. 9am-1pm. Details J.Price 5794 1691 or 0408 602 841.
CRICKET NEWS - Nagambie Cricket Club. Nagambie Recreation Reserve. Details M. Sloan. 0448 810 362. D. Proud on 5794 2656BH or 5794 1520AH.
CROQUET CLUB - October 31: Croquet Club’s annual garage sale. Mechanics hall. Donations gratefully accepted. Club Details Val Harvey. 5794 2353.
FUNDRAISERS - October 31: Croquet Club’s annual garage sale. Mechanics hall. Donations gratefully accepted. Details Val Harvey. 5794 2353.
GOLF CLUB - October 30-31: Golf club pub raffle days. Club details R.Richards. 5794 2382.
HEALTH ACTIVITIES - Diabetic educator comes to the Nagambie HealthCare complex fortnightly. Appointments at Doctors surgery. 5794 1816.
Gymnasium at Rowing Club. Buckley Park. Details 5794 2747.
Personal Counselling at Nagambie Hospital. R.Habel.
Small weights training. Monday and Fridays. St John’s. 5794 1754 Vonnie.
Tae Kwon do – Mondays. Senior Citizens rooms. R. Habel, 5794 1640.
Yoga-St Joseph’s hall. Monday and Wednesday. B.Boyd. 5794 1541.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
The Society’s next display is to be an exhibition of the “Nagambie Fire Brigade and the Nagambie Fire Brigade Band.” If you have any Nagambie Fire Brigade or Band photos or memorabilia, documents, uniforms, band instruments, general information: let Elaine Lodding know about them. The Museum - open Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm and first Saturday of the month 9am-12.30pm then on the third Sunday of the month. 2- 4pm. E.Lodding. 5794 2528.
HEALTH CARE - Nagambie HealthCare 5794 2666 and Hospital Auxiliary Details N.Palmer. 5794 2433.
KINDERGARTEN - Pre-school details 5795 2410
LAKEVIEW HOSTEL NEWS - Details for Lakeview Lodge Hostel. 5794 2666.
LAKES TOURISM AND COMMERCE - NLTC. Details R.Butterworth. 5794 2719.
LAKESIDE LARKS - Lakeside Larks Choir details J.Price. 5794 1691.
LIBRARY NEWS - Details 5794 2444.
LIONS CLUB
Lions Club of Nagambie and District Inc. meetings 1st Monday of the month. St.John’s church hall at 7pm. Details M.Brew. 5794 2096.
MECHANICS INSTITUTE & OP SHOP
Nagambie Mechanics Institute Hall inquiries, L.Crouch 5794 1437. Op Shop. D.Akers 5794 1642.
NAGAMBIE ACTION GROUP (NAG)
NAG Details M.Mills. 5794 2467 or M.Fowler. 5794 2312.
NAGAMBIE NIBBLERS
October 16: Nagambie Nibblers Mystery Outing. For those over 70 and their carers.
November 20: Nagambie Nibblers lunch. Golf club. For those over 70 and their carers.
December 11: Nagambie Nibblers Christmas function. Golf Club. Details Pam Ellis. 5798 1368 or 0418 571 419.
PLAYGROUP - First Tuesday of each month - Music mayhem at Regatta Centre.
Playgroup are taking orders for 2010 Calendars. Play Group-Presbyterian church hall. 10am Tuesday. Details 5794 1485 Kerri.
PRIMARY SCHOOL - Enrolments for 2010 are being accepted now. School Details 5794 2273.
December 10: Nagambie Primary Schools Grade Six graduation. 6pm. Golf Club. H.Heathcote details. 5794 2273 school.
December 17: Nagambie Primary Schools end of year concert. School grounds if fine, Mechanics hall if wet. 6pm.
RIFLE CLUB. - Rifle Club Details J.Melbourne 5796 2472 or A.Winter-Irving. 5794 2963.
RSL SUB BRANCH
November 6-7: ESL Pub raffle days. RSL Details R.Doherty 5794 2862.
November 11: Remembrance day.
SCOUTS NEWS - October 16-17: Scouts Hall committee pub raffle.
October 31: Nagambie Scout and Guide Hall of Management Committee market. Jacobson’s Outlook. Details C.Mensfeld. 5794 2764 or Steve Hall. 5794 7228 or 0418 249 342.
New leaders and new children wanted for Cubs/Scout Group. Cubs meet on Tuesday nights 5pm-6.30pm, and Scouts just after, 6.30pm - 8pm. Details S.Hall. 5794 7228. Aluminium cans may be left at the scout hall, to help the Group raise funds.
SENIOR CITIZENS
October 20: Why not join the seniors at their 37th Birthday of the Nagambie Seniors club.
December 19: Nagambie Senior Citizens Club Christmas dinner. Other Club activities include trips, line dancing, cards, bingo and indoor bowls. Club details. E.Ryan 5794 2420.
SPEEDWAY
October 17-18: Nagambie Speedway hosts “Crash” n “Bash” mens, ladies and juniors. Gates open at 7am. Racing starts at 11am both days. Nagambie Speedway details R.Dickson 5821 6150 or dani_racegirl_40@hotmail.com
ST. JOSEPHS SCHOOL
St.Joseph’s are now taking enrolments for 2010. Drop in for an enrolment package. Contact Leo Jones. 5794 2608.
November 5: Parents and Friends group have started planning the school’s annual Oaks Day fundraiser lunch. Start thinking of a hat creation and that prize rose.
December 17: St. Joseph’s school end of year Mass and presentations. 5pm in St.Malachy’s church.
TENNIS CLUB - The Tennis Club are looking at establishing Junior tennis of an evening in Nagambie. Contact Robyn Sneddon or Moz Fowler. 5794 2312
WELCOME GROUP - October 21: Welcome group get together Tahbilk wetlands cafe. Welcome Group Details Jeanette 5794 2115.
December 9. Christmas break up celebrations at Rusty Springs Avenel.
YOUTH GROUP - The Chat Room is open each Friday during the school term. Kids from Grade 3 up are invited to go along and share some food, friendship, music and real live conversation. $2 per child. Nagambie Mechanics Hall 3.30pm-5pm. Details 5794 169.
ECUMENICAL CHURCH DAYS
The Prayer services for rain have been working, but the group still needs constant, faithful belief in their aim and objective. So why not go along and join them in their endeavours? The need for rain is great!
November 6: Uniting Church hosting P.O.U .R service and Bring and share lunch at Tennis Clubrooms. Noon.
December 4: Advent POUR Service, St.John’s Anglican church at Noon, followed by bring and share Christmas lunch.
POUR Details Julie Price 5794 1691, Di Grant 5794 1720, Russ Hurren 5794 2362, Bonnie Purbrick.
ANGLICAN - PARISH OF CENTRAL GOULBURN
October 15: Mother’s Union meet at Betty Catchlove’s at 1pm, followed by visit to Karingal Hostel Seymour at 2pm. Please take along a plate of afternoon tea.
November 12: Anglican Mother’s Union annual meeting at Seymour 1.30pm.
November 19: M.U Diocese of Wangaratta annual Coffee morning at 9.30am, noon Eucharist and annual meeting at 2pm. Wangaratta Cathedral and hall. BYO lunch. Guest speaker Marjorie Voss-Caritas leader.
Central Goulburn Services - St John’s Nagambie 11am Sundays. Nagambie contact Russ Hurren 5794 2362 or Di Grant 5794 1720. St Paul’s-Avenel at 8am. Services- first Sunday of month-Avenel Ken Sloper 5796 2270. Seymour Christ Church at 9am and Wednesdays at 10.30am. Seymour Maryann Leonard 57962151 or Fr Norm Hart from Euroa who is assisting the Parish for a couple of months. 5795 1335
CATHOLIC
Soup for the Soul Thursday lunches at St.Malachy’s Presbytery for locals to enjoy. Gold coin donation. Details Julie Price.
St Malachy’s-Nagambie. Sundays at 8.30am except second Sunday which is at 10.30am. Contact Father Tony Hill in Euroa, or Julie Price Parish worker. 5794 1691.
St Mary’s Avenel services - 8.30am- on second Sunday and 10.30am on fourth Sundays.
St Patrick’s Longwood: Services 8.30am second and fourth Sat. night 7.30pm.
PRESBYTERIAN
Presbyterian Parish of Seymour, Nagambie and Yea. Pastor Rob Myors 5799 1295. St Andrew’s-Seymour 11am Sunday and St Andrew’s - Nagambie, Sundays 4pm. The parish conducts a monthly luncheon in Seymour. All welcome.
UNITING
The Parish of the Avenel, Nagambie and Seymour Uniting churches. Pastor Linley Liersch 57 99 2132.
Parish of Nagambie, Avenel and Seymour. Ladies are invited to join the UCF group.
Uniting Church details for Nagambie folk, Avenel and Seymour churches. Details R.Richards. 5794 2382.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(formerly Assembly of God) The Church conducts a stall at the Nagambie Community market, in support of Nagambie Healthcare.
Meets at the Mechanics hall on the first Sunday of the month. 5pm. Details Pastor Peter Brown. 0413 948 424. 5792 4069 office.
CHRISTIAN DISCUSSION GROUP
Christian Discussion Group. Feel like talking about something beyond the footy and the weather. Details Lara Fletcher. 5794 1979
ARE YOU LISTED? - If you are a local Nagambie group who is not listed in this column, and would like to have your activities shared with readers, let me know. 5794 1720.