Would you like to know about Pambula-Merimbula Lions Club’s major community project to create a Multi-generational Inclusive Recreational Area (MIRA) in Tura Beach?
The site of this project is next to the carpark on the corner of Tura Beach Drive and Surf Circle, Tura Beach.
The aim of MIRA is to create a free, safe, inclusive community space that is suitable for a variety of age groups, abilities, heritage and cultural backgrounds. If you would like to know more and have an opportunity to contribute to the concept design, come along to this session.
Afternoon tea will be provided.

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Friday, 5th April

In this talk, Bonsai expert Graham Cook will present on the ancient Japanese art of Bonsai.
Bonsai is the art of growing and shaping miniature trees in containers, developed from the traditional Chinese art form of penjing. The presentation will cover the history of Bonsai, cultivation of trees, suitable species, potting techniques and fertilisation. He'll bring some trees and pots with him, as well as information on Bonsai activities for anyone who wants to take their interest further

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Friday, 17th May

Multicellular animal life forms first emerged about half a billion years ago. They were largely simple filter-feeders carpeting the ocean floor. The onset of the Cambrian period saw an explosion in animal types and complexity, ranging from the bizarre to recognisable ancestors of life on Earth today. In this session, geologist Bruce Leaver describes that explosion.

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Friday, 3rd May

Take a tour through local history at the Merimbula Old School Museum.
Join our Curator Liz Bretherton as she shows you behind the scenes of preserving the past.
View our magnificent display of oyster plates from around the world, part of over 300 in our collection.

Find out what it’s like to be a volunteer of an organisation that has been sharing history for 50 years in the 151 year old building.

 

 

 

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Wednesday, 8th May