The first of three informative and hands on workshops being presented by Deniliquin U3A Inc will be hosted this weekend.
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Each workshop is on the theme of self sufficiency and sustainability, with attendance free thanks to funding provided by Edward River Council.
Tomorrow is the workshop being held in conjunction with the Deniliquin Community Gardens, with a series on mini workshops last 20 minutes on potting up, composting and the pending three bin system for the ERC area.
Registrations for this session have already closed, but there are others coming up in May which are still open.
On Monday, May 6, U3A will partner with Edward River Art Society for a workshop on making and decorating your own journal/sketch book/shopping list using items from around the home.You will also be shown how to bind the book.
This will be hosted at the Deniliquin Multi Arts Hall in Cressy Street, from 2pm to 4pm with afternoon tea provided. Bookings are required by May 4.
The third workshop is titled ‘Simple Sewing, Recycling & Mending’, and will be presented by the Deniliquin Stitching Group on Friday, May 10 at the Deniliquin Multi Arts Hall also, from 10am to noon with morning tea provided. Bookings are required by May 8.
All bookings can be made by calling Helen Burnham on 0400 110 749.
The cod are biting
Local teen Tyson Mulder has been making the most of the conditions, and has been rewarded for his patience with a fishing rod.
Fishing from the banks of the Edward River in Deniliquin’s west, the 16 year-old has landed a few nice cod on cheese over a few days.
He landed a 96cm beauty on Sunday, and followed it up with a 95cm cod the next day.
Steve Wilson, who has been joining Tyson when dropping in a line, said Tyson was pretty pleased with the catches, which show the river is thriving.
Read about more exploits from local anglers in the latest Westy’s Brag Mat column in today’s PT Sport.
Holidays are over
Two weeks seems to go by in a blink of an eye these days.
For the younger members of our community, that passing of time means it’s time to head back to the classroom.
Term two of the school year begins next week, and continues through until the first week of July.
The next break, the winter school holidays, begin on Monday, July 8 and conclude on Friday, July 19.
The return to school also means the reinstatement of school zone speed reductions, so make sure to pay attention and do what you can to make the school area safe for our young ones.
Sports which break with the school term will also retun from next week, and the start of term two also means the Deniliquin & District Junior Soccer Association competition is due to begin.
Last chance holiday fun
With today being the last day of the school holidays, it’s the last day to take advantage of some great school holiday programs.
One is the bowls tuition opportunity being hosted by the Deniliquin RSL Bowling Club.
The group will host its second come and try day at the bowling greens in Duncan St today from 10.30am.
It is aimed at children aged 10 to 17.
The club had quite a number of young players in pennant competitions over the summer, and would love to teach more youngsters the sport.
Equipment is provided, and club members will provide tuition. All instructors have a working with children accreditation.
The bowls will conclude with a sausage sizzle between noon and 1pm.
The only thing you need to provide for your children is flat soled shoes, a hat and water.
For more information, or to register, call Tony Tonta on 0418 817 744.
The Edward River Library’s school holiday program will finish up with an Arts & Craft Lucky Dip today, and Saturday Splat! from 10am to 11.45am.
Also available at the library at all times is the virtual reality sets, board games and LEGO.
Health input invited
Locals are invited to participate in shaping the future of their community's health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s Conversations on the Couch session in Deniliquin next week.
It will be held at Josh’s Bakehouse in George St on Thursday, from 10am to noon.
MPHN’s acting CEO Narelle Mills said Conversations on the Couch provides an excellent platform for residents and local health professionals to speak with MPHN staff regarding health matters in their community.
“‘Whether you've noticed any emerging trends, have concerns, or want to highlight specific issues, we're eager to hear from you,” she said.
“We want to understand what the local health needs are, and believe local residents are best placed to identify gaps in the existing services.”
Residents who are unable to attend Conversations on the Couch can still share their feedback via a quick community feedback survey at mphn.org.au/hna.
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