Hello Members,
In this edition:
> Call for General Meeting agenda items
> 'FROGI' Part 1
> Get on board for the MARSS visit
> Bega Valley Advocates for Timor Leste GM
> Report Potoroo Working Bee
> SJA Fundraising concert
> Giiyong Festival
CALL FOR AGENDA ITEMS:
Please forward agenda items by 5 pm Thursday November 13 for the next scheduled General Meeting:
Thursday November 20. 5.30 pm CWA Rooms Pambula 1/24 Toallo St Pambula 2549
ALL WELCOME!
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FROGI
Well folks……..
We have tables, beds, chairs and couches, whilst we can receive more of these, I’m very keen to get far more 'bric a brac' for browsing.
Tools, machines, books, records, building materials, kitchen “ stuff “ etc etc .
These items add to the variety and interest please folks.
REMEMBER this is a community event AND a fundraiser for SJA.
FROGI is — furniture, recycling, online, gear, initiative.
FROGI Part 1 is the SAMARITAN OP SHOP.
ALL welcome to donate and help at the shop
You will need a smile and preparedness to enjoy the experience.
Most people are coming along for a morning or afternoon session but please just come along and enjoy.
Please let Gai Jacobs know if you would like to join the team .
WHERE: Masonic Hall in Toalla st Pambula opposite the Pambula Courthouse .
WHEN: December 17 to 23 and January 5 th to January 19 th inclusive .
M-F 9 am to about 4 pm
Saturday
9 am to about 11 am.
Sunday: Rest Day.
What can I do ?? How may I help ??
Still need a person to tag our Electricals please – anyone ??
Cheers and enjoy this day
Mb
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HOST FAMILIES ARE STILL REQUIRED –
Contact Gavin Bell gajbell@yahoo.com.au 0411 564 120
MARSS (Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services) https://marss.org.au/
Visit to the Sapphire Coast Nov 2025
Date: Thursday Nov 6th 2.00pm Depart Civic Sq, London Circuit, Canberra
Arrive Bega and then Pambula approx 6.00pm -7.00pm
Travel home with Host Family and stay the night
Friday Nov 7th 10.00am School Visit – Wolumla PS or Lumen Christi
12.30pm Lunch at Central location say Ford Oval Merimbula
1.30pm Educational Session
3.00pmonwards free afternoon evening with Hosts
Saturday Nov 8th 10.00am Arrive at Pambula Surf Life Saving Club
10.30am Educational Session
11.30am Free time at the beach
12.30pm BBQ Lunch and games at Pambula Beach
3.00pm onwards free afternoon evening with Hosts
Sunday Nov 9th Morning with Hosts
2.00pm Depart Pambula Coach Stop, Pambula
Notes
Approx 55-60 guests subject to Coach capacity – approx 13 to 14 families
Maximum 5 family members – any age or nationality welcome
Host families to provide free accomm – Beds and Linen
Host families to provide the food subject to discussions with guests. We have found in the past the guest families will like to showcase their cooking
Guests to bring swimming gear, hats and sunscreen
All food supplied by the Social Justice Advocates will be Halal
Vegetarian and Gluten Free catered
An online Cultural Awareness course to be undertaken by the host families
Public Liability Insurance will cover the event
Host families to be encouraged to have a Working With Children check – but we
rely on children being supervised at all times.
Entry fees to local attractions to be discussed by Guests and Host Families
Contact Gavin Bell gajbell@yahoo.com.au 0411 564 120
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The next meeting of Bega Valley Advocates for Timor Leste (BVATL) will be held on Saturday 8 November at 10am at Bega Uniting Church when we will hear about Dave Crowden's recent trip to Timor-Leste.
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SJASC friends of Potoroo Palace working bee 1/11/25
Our small band of merry workers helped spread stones on pathways supported by Micks bobcat. A great deal of work was achieved in a very short time. Thanks Mick.
Thanks to all who attended and to @ Alexandra Seddon again for a fabulous feed of scrumptious food and company. We love supporting Potoroo Palace
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Giiyong Festival
see website for tickets and volunteer opportunities
Regards,
Russell Jennings
Email: secretary@sjasc.org.au
Postal: PO Box 352 Pambula NSW 2549
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