Enjoy a blast from the past at the Civic Centre Foyer Gallery at Wingecarribee Shire Council in Moss Vale. The Fellowship of First Fleeters Southern Highlands Chapter presents Stitched with Love  – a display of convict bonnets dedicated to pioneering ancestors. The free display opened on June 5 and continues until June 28 from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. The bonnets are accompanied by stories of some ancestors and give a glimpse into the lives female convicts who arrived in Australia from 1788.

Marine biology and coral bleaching will be the focus of the next meeting of the Royal Society of NSW Southern Highlands branch. This will be held on June 21 with guest speaker Associate Professor marine biologist David Suggett sharing his knowledge on the delicate interface between coral and their algal symbionts. His presentation will be held from 6.30pm in the Joadja/Nattai Rooms at Mittagong RSL Club. Lecture only non-members $10 or members $5. Teachers and students are free.

Moss Vale CWA branch will hold its monthly meeting on June 29 from 12.45pm for a 1.00pm start. The meeting will be held in the warm CWA rooms at 66 Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale. All are welcome attend the gathhering. This months meetting will include a presentation from a guest speaker. Afternoon tea will be served following the meeting. For further information about the meeting or the branch call Jennifer on 4862 3454 or 0418 600 068.

Busy Bees Playgroup meets at the Mittagong Uniting Church 1-7 Albert St, Mittagong, each Friday during the school term. The playgroup is held in the church hall from 10.30am.

Mittagong Seniors’ Club meets each Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 2.30pm at the Community Centre in Queen Street, Mittagong. Come for morning tea at 10am to learn more. Activities include craft, games, ukulele and various outings.

Casual, flexible and free seminars on learning to read the Bible effectively are available at the Loseby Park community hall each Sunday from 9.15am to 10.15am. The Highlands Christadelphians currently offer a continuous series of seminars designed to help people learn how to understand the Bible for themselves. No attempt is made to teach doctrines. This is more like a "How To" guide with hints on how to allow the Bible to interpret itself. The small group currently attending includes people from 18 to about 50 years of age. It is informal, and participants are invited to contribute their questions, or simply listen to the others. All are welcome. No bookings are necessary. Come and go as you wish. Come every Sunday if you wish, or just once to find out how it works. The seminars are not held during school holidays. Details: 0490 839 141.