ACT Seasonal Antique and Collectable Fair
Indulge yourself while searching for treasures and one-of-a-kinds at this year’s Winter Antiques and Collectable Fair at Albert Hall, Yarralumla on 28-30 July, presented by Murrumbidgee Canberra Rotary Club. With up to 30 local and interstate dealers presenting a blend of antiques, old-world nostalgia, books, art, jewellery, pottery, gift ideas and much more, there will undoubtedly be something to catch the eye of the discerning. Entry: Adults $12; Children under 14 free; Concession $10; mc-rotary.org/antique-fair
Red Dove Preloved
Next monthly Red Dove preloved clothing opening Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 August 9am-1pm at Tuggeranong Uniting Church, Comrie St, Wanniassa. Lots of winter bargains and new summer stock plus books, DVDs, jewellery, linen and bric-a-brac. Easy parking and spacious auditorium with coffee and cake in cafe. More info: Jenny 0409 306 031.
Conder Craft Group
Our group meets on the first Thursday of each month 1-3pm at YWCA Mura Lanyon Community Centre, Sydney Nolan Street, Conder. New members always welcome. Come along with your sewing, knitting or those projects you have always wanted to complete. Cost: $3. More info: call 6294 6201.
VIEW Club
Weston Creek: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 1 August 11.30am at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden. Cost: $38 includes two-course lunch. Guest speaker: Betty Johnston from The House of Tartan speaking on how new tartans are created. RSVP to Barbara on 0408 864 616 by Thursday 27 July. VIEW Clubs raise money for the Smith Family’s ‘Learning For Life’ program supporting disadvantaged young Australians.
CWA
Canberra Branch: We are hosting our International Lunch on Friday 4 August 1pm in our rooms at 8 Barry Drive, Civic. Food from the PNG region. Guest speaker: Dr Dan Etherington AM who will be talking about the organisations that help Pacific communities. Cost $15. Proceeds go to ACWW Pacific projects. RSVP by 1 August to [email protected]
Queanbeyan Evening: Our next meeting is on Tuesday 8 August 6.30pm in Nonna’s Kitchen at Campbell & George, Queanbeyan. Dinner prior to the meeting from 6pm. The CWA aims to improve conditions for country women and children. We reach that aim in various ways including lobbying for change, helping the local community, creating a network of support and meeting together. New members always welcome. More info: email Shiloh via [email protected]
Canberra Jung Society
Our next meeting is on Friday 4 August 7.30-10pm at MacKillop House, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham (and by Zoom). Guest speaker: John Gillam, retired librarian and technology renovations officer with the National Library of Australia will talk about ‘ChatGPT Unleashed: A Jungian Perspective’. Guests $15; Seniors/Concession $10. More info: 0406 375 670 or CanberraJungSociety.org.au
Blues Music Day
Canberra Blues Society celebrates the 11th International Blues Music Day with nine local and interstate acts, a hot rod display and specialty market stalls on Saturday 5 August at Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah. Hot rods 1-3pm. Music from 3pm. Tickets via Humanitix. More info: email [email protected]
Christ Church Hawker Coffee/Op Shop
Saturday 5 August 9am-12pm at Christ Church Hawker, cnr of Beetaloo Street and Belconnen Way. We have Trash & Treasure, pre-loved books, clothes, jewellery and craft items, and a well-stocked cake stall. We offer free tea/coffee and biscuits to all visitors. Enquiries: 0428 266 658.
Probus Club
Narrabundah: Our club meets at the Harmonie German Club, in Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah on the 2nd Tuesday each month; next meeting is on 8 August 11am. Guest speaker: Kim Adam, CEO of Canberra legal service firm, MV Law, speaking on the importance of wills and of understanding retirement village contracts. Members usually enjoy lunch afterwards in the bistro and visitors are always welcome. Anyone with an interest is invited to just come along. Probus activities provide a great social experience for retired people. More info: call John on 6295 7836 or 0432 435 053.
Ngunnawal Combined: We hold our monthly general meeting on the fourth Monday of the month 10.30am, at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club. Next meeting 28 August. Following the meeting, we usually have interesting guest speakers covering a wide range of topics, and enjoy lunch at the Lakes restaurant afterwards. Join us in day outings and other organised activities enjoyed by our retired members. More info: call 0402 513 304 or email our secretary [email protected]
HYH submissions
Submissions to our free Have You Heard community noticeboard are reserved for charity, not-for-profit and community organisations. Deadline for submissions is 10 days prior to the Thursday edition date. Email your submission with essential details – who, what, where, when, cost, contact details – to [email protected] with ‘HYH’ in the subject heading. Flyers and attachments not accepted. Due to space restrictions, please keep it brief. Please note: publication in print is not guaranteed.
