FRIDAY 6 JUNE: While the temps are a little chilly, heat up your leisure time this long weekend with these great ideas for things to do in Jervis Bay and the South Coast region. Check out our updated story on the week-long celebration in the heart of Jervis Bay, ‘Discover the Streets of Huskisson & Beyond’.
Help Our Oceans
Tomorrow, Saturday 7 June is the second annual World Oceans Day film festival, organised by a passionate group of locals, at Husky Pictures from 3pm, including a fascinating line-up of short films plus a sausage sizzle at intermission (veggie and gf available) for a gold coin donation. Arrive at 2.30pm for a smoking ceremony. Tickets are $20/$15 +bf available online.
Plastic detritus on the beaches is a very visible problem right now, and Our Future Shoalhaven is encouraging everyone to help clean up as much as possible. Every little bit counts, so take a bag to your beach of choice and collect what you can. The organisation cited Caves Beach and Bherwerre Beach as worst affected after the recent storms, but this issue is everywhere. To find out more about the community cleanup efforts, take a look at their Facebook page.
Back PhycoHealth in a new round of crowdfunding investment that will enable this seaweed innovator from Huskisson to expand their production to tackle the billion-dollar shark cartilage market in a natural, sustainable and cruelty-free way – with seaweed. To find out more about their innovations and to read about their fund-raising, check out the expression of interest information online.
Arts and Crafts Galore
Spinners & Weavers Exhibition & Sales
Fancy some fluffy fibres to keep you warm as the weather cools? Head to the Tomerong Hall this weekend (7/8 June) for the annual exhibition and sales by the Wool Road Spinners & Weavers. Indulge in a hand-spun and woven shawl from fine alpaca or cashmere, or a chunky crochet neck warmer, toastie beanie or perhaps a blanket – buy a raffle ticket or three to go in the draw for a brightly-coloured blanket made by the group. Meet the makers, watch them turn piles of fluff into yarns on their spinning wheels, and marvel at the results. You won’t go home empty-handed, 10am- 4pm both days.
“Road Trip” Exhibition
Jervis Bay artist Roselle Stretton is exhibiting her new show, Road Trip, at the Cambewarra Estate Winery & Gallery from today, Friday 6 June. Come along to the opening on Saturday 14 June at midday, meet the artist and find out about her inspiration behind these works. Road Trip is a visual snapshot of the Victorian landscape witnessed as passing through communities. Artwork is for sale, and Cambewarra Estate serves lunch in the restaurant Friday-Sunday, 11am-4pm, booking a table is recommended. Roselle’s show is open weekends till 29 June.
Coastal Creatives at The Hub Vincentia
Part of the Autumn Celebration of Food in the Shoalhaven, six local artists joined forces to present an exhibition of work at The Hub, shop 14 in the Burton Street shopping village in Vincentia. The Coastal Creatives exhibition is open every day till 9 June and there is a spectacular array of art, greeting cards, books and gifts for sale. The participating artists are Karen Cunningham, Barbara Haynes, Ingrid Kangas, Libby Ryder, Victoria Fernandez and Pat Campion.
Currarong Art Trail
The first Saturday of the month is famous for the walkable trail of open studios around the seaside village of Currarong. The Currarong Art Trail presents a wide range of artists, from painters to textiles, open from 10am – 2pm.
Markets All Weekend
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum markets are on Saturday morning, 7 June from 10am, on Dent Street Huskisson. Browse around while you sip on a coffee, take a walk along the mangroves, watch the ducks on the pond and check out the reconstruction of the lighthouse from Crookhaven.
Milton Village Showground Markets is always a biggie, with dozens of stalls selling everything from fresh produce to homewares.
Sunday morning, 8 June is a tough choice with three excellent markets: will you do a couple of laps around the Husky sports fields? Or head into Kangaroo Valley for the farmers market? Or perhaps venture a little further south to the quaint markets along the harbour at Ulladulla Wharf? Whichever you choose, it’s a perfect start to a crisp winter morning.
Sunday Sessions Live Music
Minnie & the Moonrakers is jazzing up lunch at Cupitt’s Estate this Sunday 8 June from 12.30pm, playing lively, toe -tapping hybrid of fifties rock n’ roll fused with swampy blues, swing and rockabilly. The best spot to enjoy is at a table in the Wine Garden and you can book online.
There’s live music all weekend at Cambewarra Estate – if you need another reason to visit this beautiful family winery besides a new art exhibition – with the beautiful voice of Tayah Larsen on Sunday from 12.30pm. Or if Saturday is your day for fresh art, delicious lunch overlooking the vines, then Dan Challis will be entertaining you from 12.30pm. Aussie singer/songwriter Dan is well-known for his lyrically driven acoustic stories about life.
Paul Greene is strumming his songs at the Jervis Bay Brewing Co this Sunday from 3pm. Paul is a local favourite and a critically acclaimed muso, who loves performing around the South Coast.
The Castaways will send you beyond the sunset at the Bannisters Rooftop Pavilion Bar from 5pm on Sunday, with their pop-country vibe that is perfect for a Sunday evening.
