Narooma Oyster Festival is on this weekend, it’s about 2.5 hours drive south from Huskisson, to another stunning coastal village that celebrates the unique lifestyle and culture of the South Coast. Our very own PhycoHealth seaweed science experts will be there with a market stall promoting the future of sustainable ocean nutrition featuring the incredible health benefits of seaweed and oysters. They will be joined by Korean Chef Seong Kim of Mama Kim’s to highlight the deliciousness of the sea. If you fancy a drive, our tip is to head south. We wish everyone involved much success for the weekend. If you’re staying on the shores of Jervis Bay, here’s what else is happening around the region.
Citizen Science This Weekend
Act quickly if this is up your street – because it starts tomorrow! Sign up for free to a “Wreckspotters” course (usually $350 pp), and learn the principles and practice of maritime archaeology and heritage management this weekend.
Held at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May, this is your chance to learn how to recognise and record maritime sites in our area. No diving required!
The course is a combination of seminars and in-the-field training. It is run in partnership with Heritage NSW, the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) and the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) – UK based. This is an internationally recognised course which includes 1 year free membership to AIMA and NAS.
If you are interested in participating in the course, contact Toni, on 0421783759, ortoni.massey@qm.qld.gov.au
Markets Around the Region
Relieve your cabin fever – if the rain holds off- by heading out to one of this weekend’s outdoor markets.
The Jervis Bay Maritime Museum markets are on in the bright sunny mornings, from this Saturday 3 May from 10am-2pm around the pond. This month, the markets are celebrating local volunteer charities that contribute so much to our community wellbeing. Come along to meet and lend your support to the SES, Marine Rescue and Meals on Wheels volunteers. Enjoy live music from Jackee B Trio and sample a delicious bacon & egg roll at the fundraising BBQ while you browse the market stalls for unique items.
Milton Village Showground Markets will be on Saturday morning too, from 9.30am-2.30pm with around 100 stalls selling everything from salami to salad dressing. Why not pop into the Millhouse Art Gallery while you’re in the area, which is currently having its Autumn exhibition. Open 10am-4pm weekends and showcasing a wide range of artworks by local artists. You will find the gallery on the main road through town, tucked in a little courtyard opposite the Milton Courthouse.
Culburra Beach Markets will be on Sunday 8am-2pm, in the community centre on Fred Evans Lane. Browse unique items and tuck into a hearty breakfast roll and coffee while you’re there.
Berry Markets is also on Sunday, from 8am-2pm at the Berry Showgrounds. Also known as the Berry Country Fair, there’s always plenty to see and buy from fresh produce and flowers to snacks and coffee.
Currarong Art Trail
The original and the best art trail of the South Coast, the Currarong Art Trail is on the first Saturday of the month, which is this Saturday 3 May from 10am-2pm along a walkable route through the charming seaside village of Currarong. Support local artists by visiting their place of work, admiring their skills and buying direct. Take home something beautiful this weekend. Check their website to see who’s open and how to get there.
Plein Air Exhibition
Celebrated plein air painter, Mark Rayment is exhibiting during May at the Cambewarra Estate Winery in Bangalee, open for lunch every Friday to Sunday. Mark’s landscapes are mainly oil on canvas, and the exhibition also includes some pastels and watercolours among the works that are inspired by the Shoalhaven region. Mark – who once received an award from Lloyd Rees – is also the organiser of the Shoalhaven Plein Air painting group that meets every Friday in a new location. The sessions are free to join, bring your own materials. To find out more about the group, check out the Shoalhaven Art Society‘s website.
Husky Bakery Raises the Bar for Mothers Day Classic
There is nothing more worthy of our time, energy and funds that essential cancer research and the owners of Husky Bakery, Justine and Troy have made a special commitment this year, alongside the Mothers Day Classic, to rally the community. Join them at the Husky Picture Theatre for a Mother’s Day Classic Movie Fundraiser on Friday 9 May at 6.30pm – A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, $25+bf. Each person will receive a special gift and a treat with their ticket, and there will be a lucky door prize.
For local businesses, you can double your efforts by attending Bubbles & Beers at the Greenhouse Co-working Space (upstairs from 5 Little Pigs café) on Thursday 8 May from 5.30pm, also brought to you by the Husky Bakery in support of the Mothers Day Classic. Entry is free, but you are encouraged to make a donation at the door or via this link. The Greenhouse hosts semi-regular social networking events for small businesses in our area to meet likeminded people in a casual, no-pressure setting, while experiencing the flexible work/meeting spaces on offer – perfect for your next team off-site or special client meeting.
The Mothers Day Classic is an Australia-wide walk/run event on Sunday 11 May, including a route that starts in Huskisson’s Voyager Park from 8.30am. Sign up online for a 5km or 10km distance and participate in raising money for life-saving research.
“Midwife Crisis” Comedy at Sussex Inlet
Sarah Stewart is bringing her stand up comedy show “Midwife Crisis” to the Sussex Inlet RSL on Friday 9 May at 7.30pm. Sarah’s promo says the past 40 years have been a roller-coaster of birthing babies, corralling a hopeless husband, and wondering where her kids ‘parked’ themselves this time. Now, on the wrong side of 60, she’s traded delivery rooms for bucket lists and swapped forceps for funeral plans (organized in a Google Doc, naturally). Bound to be a laugh, and only $20.
Author Talk at Boobook, Thursday 15 May
Jane Caro, social commentator and novelist, is coming to chat about her second book, The Lyrebird, with Boobook on Owen at the Jervis Bay Coffee Co on Thursday 15 May, $15 entry. Her debut novel, The Mother, was a gripping story about coercive control. Come along to find out what her second book is all about, as well as some behind-the-scenes insights from this award-winning social commentator, lecturer, journalist, and former advertising copywriter. This promises to be a scintillating evening.
Sound Bath for Creatives
Join a very special Sound Bath for Creatives and Artists from Jervis Bay, Nowra and surrounds, at 6pm on Thursday 15 May at Meraki Wellness Hub in Nowra. Practitioner Jen Freeman will use sound and vibration to stimulate theta brainwaves, which have been linked to boosting creativity, imagination, ideas and mental clarity. Sound bathing can help with creative flow, calming the mind and assist with clearing creative blockages. Bring a notebook to capture your brain waves, $38 book online.
New Shows at Maritime Museum Gallery
Friday 9 May sees two new exhibitions open at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum. Entry is $12.50/$10 (under 16s free when accompanied by an adult) and the museum is open daily from 10am-4pm.
“Red Heart of Australia” presents paintings by Aboriginal artists from across Australia, selected from the vast collection of the National Museum of Australia. Red is the colour of Australia’s centre, and the colour that unites these desert artworks. Family, spirituality and Country are expressed by the artists through the vibrancy of red, the colour of the earth beneath their feet.
“Kangaroo Unbound” is a poetry-art exhibitionfeaturing more than 20 paintings, etchings and collagraphs from Garry’s Shead’s iconic D.H. Lawrence series, as well as poems written in response to those works by Wollongong writer and academic Luke Johnson. There will be a book launch – date to be confirmed but we will let you know.
Plan Ahead – These Popular Events are Selling Fast
“Make Good” Festival
If you need some ideas for better living – who doesn’t? – then this is the perfect weekend of events for you. Make Good Festival at Bundanon is a weekend filled with ideas about enriching our daily lives, the lives of those around us and the places where we live. The program is diverse – from hands-on workshops to fascinating talks, music and dining experiences. A few events are already sold out so it’s time to peruse the program and select where you would like to Make Good. Many events are around $18 per ticket, and some are free including the Providores Market on Sunday 18 May in the Boyd Education Centre Forecourt. Bundanon Make Good Festival, 17-18 May
Bonsai Workshops
Bonsai on the Bay in Woollamia has announce five workshops this winter, where you can learn the art of bonsai cultivation. These small, 2-day workshops sell out fast so we are giving you fair warning! Mason Keene is a bonsai master, who deftly clips and wires up tiny trees into artfully angled living sculptures. If you haven’t experienced the peaceful, serene gardens and the expert advice at Bonsai on the Bay, book now, $500 pp or bring a friend and pay $900 together. Includes all tools and materials, lunch and refreshments, plus a drink by the open fire after a hard day in your miniature garden. Hope online for the dates in July and August.
Beer & BBQ Festival
The Husky Pub is hosting another winter favourite, the Beer & BBQ Festival on Saturday 21 June in White Sands Park along the Huskisson foreshore, from midday till 8pm including smoky meats, big brew crews, live music and the legendary hot wings challenge.
Tickets are now online $30 (under 16s free), as is the lineup of vendors to whet your appetite.
