Woodies return
The Southern Highlands Woodies group is back in action. The group will meet on June 26 at the Moss Vale Showground. Activities will begin at 11am and continue until 4pm with day packed with activities including a demonstration, workshop viewing, Tips on woodturning and lunch. The cost to take part is $10. Further details call Peter Doris on 0418 474 099.
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Singalong
Mittagong Uniting Church Monday will hold its next singalong on June 28 from 1.30pm. Entertainment will be provided by the Scottish Country Dancers. Afternoon tea will be available and all are welcome. Donations are welcome. Singalong happens on the fourth Monday of each month at the Church. Further details: Shonagh Moore on 4871 1369.
JP desks
The NSW Southern Highlands Justices Association has received many requests for JP services since closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The following locations will recommence as detailed:
- Bowral, Springett's Arcade, June 9, 10.00am - 1.00pm
- Moss Vale, IGA Centre, June 10, 10.00am - 1.00pm
- Mittagong, Market Town Centre, June 11 and 12, 10.00am-1.00pm
Two JP's will be on service for all JP requirements.
Get crafty
The Mittagong Seniors group is encouraging people to get crafty for the Big Craft Day on July 27. Entries for needlework of all kinds will be welcome in categories including soft toys, childrens' wear, adult wear, accessories, charity work... whatever you decide. For each item entered you will receive one raffle ticket and be in the draw for the chance to win one of five $40 Spotlight gift cards. Any man or woman over the age 55 may enter so tell your friends and neighbours to start crafting. The group meets at the Mittagong Seniors Centre located in Queen Street, Mittagong, next to the Library. For further information call Shirley on 0404 957 710.
People are encouraged to get crafty for the Big Craft Day in Mittagong. Photo Shutterstock
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Scottish Dance
Southern Highlands Scottish Country Dancing meets every Wednesday night. Organisers assure that a COVID-19 Safety Plan has been approved and accepted by Moss Vale Uniting Church with dance fun to return to the venue from 7.30pm to 9.30 pm.
At present classes are limited to 21 people, however, if you are keen to join the group please email jrdyson2@bigpond.com or call 4871 1369. Membership is $10 and there is a weekly fee of $6. The teacher is Helen Wales who is assisted by Sue Laird.
Line dancing fun
Line dancing is held at the Mittagong Seniors' Centre in Queen Street each Tuesday from 11.15am and is run by Janice for one hour. Other activities at the centre include ukulele classes where participants can enjoy a ukelele singalong each Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 11.30 and a beginner's course at 11.30am on Thursdays for one hour.
A guitar singalong is held from 1pm on Thursdays called "Learning Guitar Through Chords and Songs". The table game Rummikub is run on both Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am and usually runs until 12.30pm. The cost to join the seniors' club is $10 a year and daily fee is $3 which goes towards insurance and hall hire.
The seniors' centre is located in Queen Street, Mittagong, next to the Library. For further information call Shirley on 0404 957 710.
Folk dance
Do you love world music? Now is your chance to learn about different cultures, their dance and costume traditions through folk dance classes. These classes are led by an accredited Folk Dance Australia teacher.
They offer gentle exercise in a group environment and are suitable for beginners and seniors. The classes are held at the Bowral Presbyterian Church hall in Bendooley Street, Bowral, on Thursdays from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Newcomers are welcome and no partners are needed.
For further enquiries and bookings call Margaret Connor of 0466 166 866 or email margaretvconnor@gmail.com
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