The Wingello Bush Dance will be held on May 13 at the Wingello Mechanics Institute Hall. The fun kicks off from 6.30pm with the multi-talented Paddy's River Band. This is a great night for all the family and includes hot finger-licking finger food. BYO drinks.Entry is $20  for adults and $10 for children over 12. Following last year’s sell out people are urged to get in quick by booking on-line using the following link https://www.trybooking.com type in Wingello Bush Dance.

Southern Highlands Bushwalkers Inc will head to Hanging Rock Cave and Sacrifice Rock on May 14.This will be a moderate walk between Buxton and Thirlmere Lakes covering about 12kms. The will be some off-track areas and steep sections. Details: David H on 0427 864 251. 

Southern Highlands Evening VIEW Club celebrates its 41st birthday on May 8 with a get-together at Mittagong RSL Club from 6.30pm. All are encouraged to don their pearls and tiaras.

Special guests at the gathering will be VIEW national president Gwen Wilton, zone councillor Joanne Gray and guest speaker florist Sarah from Flower Flower Southern Highlands, Mittagong. Bookings: Kath Gasson on 48713924.

The next meeting of the National Servicemen’s Association Southern Highlands sub-branch will be held on May 10 at Mittagong RSL Club from 10.30am. Former national servicemen are welcome to attend.

The Youth off the Streets Op Shop in Bundaroo Street Bowral has done some reorganising and is now able to accept small furniture items. Donations of bedside tables, small book shelves, coffee tables, bedroom and dining chairs are welcome. The shop also accepts donations of books and household electrical items. All funds raised from the sale of items goes to Fr Chris Riley’s Youth off the Streets which supports programs to help young people in rehabilitation.

The next meeting of the Southern Highlands Regional Rose Society will be held on May 18 at the CWA rooms in Winifred West Park, Old Hume Highway, Mittagong from 1pm for a 1.30pm start. Guest speaker will be Paul Kirkpatrick from Estate Gardening, who will give a presentation on “Presenting the Rose” – how roses are presented in parks and gardens around the world. New members and visitors are welcome. Details: Ray Bradley on 0416 191 905.

Enjoy a musical afternoon with the versatile and eclectic pianist John Martin on Saturday, May 20 at 3 pm at The Rose Music Room, 51F Sunninghill Avenue, Burradoo. John is a familiar musician to concert goers and listeners of Australia’s classical radio networks.  He will perform works by Sydney composer Mark John McEncroe, and local composer Ann Carr-Boyd. He will also perform several of his own pieces.Tickets $30 and $25 purchased at door. For more details contact Anne Keats, Wirripang on 0419 482 360. 

The Welsh Choir of Wollongong will perform at the Moss Vale Uniting Church on the corner of Argyle and Spring Streets on May 21 from 2pm. Entry is by donation and the concert will finish with some community singing. Refreshments are included and will be served after the concert.

Do you have the name Margaret, Margo, Maggie, Marge or any other version of these names? If the answer is yes the you are invited to attend a Margaret Lunch on May 27 at the Moss Vale Services Club, Argyle Street, Moss Vale.The lunch begins at midday and will cost $25 which includes lunch, dessert, tea and coffee. All proceeds will go to the Dignity women’s Shelter. For bookings go to www.trybooking.com/PSRT FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/margaretworldwide/ or contact Margy on 0406503468 or b1g1deas@outlook.com

Myositis Association Australia is hosting a get-together at the Gerroa Fisherman's Club in Gerroa on May 10 at 12pm. This will tie in with Myositis Awareness Month. Polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and juvenile myositis are all autoimmune diseases, meaning the body’s immune system is attacking the muscle. All interested people are welcome to attend the get-together. RSVP by May 8 to geoffandanita6@bigpond.com or call 0421 314 138.