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Bega VIEW Club

About

Bega VIEW Club was formed in 1979.

Currently, the Club sponsors four Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.

Location

When: Meeting Day on the 2nd Thursday each month
Time: At 11.15am for 11.30am
Where: Various Venues
Address: BEGA NSW 2550

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Contact

Vice-President: Joyce on 0418 250 707 OR
Lunch Bookings: Lyn on 0459 043 307

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Club News

Meet Our 2025 Committee

Our Club held a very successful Annual General Meeting in February.

The new Committee elected is President Veronica, Vice President Joyce, Secretary Barbara, Assistant Secretary Lyn, Treasurer Anne, Assistant Treasurer Joy, Program Officers Sue and Barbara, and, Publicity Officer Robyn.

May 2025 Celebrating Mothers Day

Members enjoyed a very successful May luncheon to celebrate Mothers Day at Bega Meals on Wheels in May. Program Officer, Barbara, asked Members to bring a photo of their Mum, taken at any age, and we all had to try and match the Mums with the daughters. After lots of fun and laughter the successful winner was birthday girl Norma.

Accompanying photo of Norma who was celebrating her 80th birthday, receiving flowers from President Veronica.

Mothers Day Winners

The beautiful patchwork rug and bag, donated by Miriam from Merimbula VIEW, for which we had been selling tickets for a couple of months, was also drawn.

The lucky winners were Beryl who received the rug and Veronica who received the bag, both are shown in the photos, with presenter Sue.

Mothers Day Quizes

Barbara did a wonderful job of running the photo competition and Norma was the clever winner, matching the most Mother and Daughter photos.

Also shown in the photo, are Members who read some beautiful, and some hilarious, poems for our Mothers Day Celebrations.

It was an enjoyable day for all who attended.

46th Birthday Celebrations in April 2025

Bega’s eldest member, Beverley, who can be seen in the photo, cut the Club's 46th Birthday cake, which was made and iced by our President Veronica.

A wonderful celebration.

April 2025 Guest Speaker, Sophie

Photo L-R: Guest Speaker Sophie Heffernan, who is being thanked by Lyn and Nancy..

Members appreciated that Lyn stood in for President Veronica, who was absent for the day.

March 2025 Guest Speaker

Lesley and Veronica thank guest speaker Terri Tuckwell for her presentation and explanation of how all her famous murals evolve.

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Happy 80th Birthday Sue

President Veronica presents Sue with flowers for her 80th birthday

Welcome Nancy in February 2025

Members welcomed new Member Nancy, and President Veronica can be seen in the accompanying photo, presenting her with her badge.

Armistice Day - Memories from members

Bega VIEW Club celebrated Armistice Day during their November luncheon.

Barbara Chambers hosted an invitation to members to give a short talk about any memories they have from the war days, or any memories their family members have passed on.

Five of the ladies who did speak are pictured, Norma Smith, Ellen Harris, Bev Slater, Barb Ubrihien and Nancy Hinde, as well as Lyn Ryan who is pictured thanking Barb Chambers for hosting.

2024 September - A 10 Pound Pom

Pat Bramham was the guest speaker at the High Tea held at the Bega Country Club for Bega VIEW’s luncheon in September.

Pat gave a very informative and funny description of the journey of a 'Ten Pound Pom', as she herself was one of them.

Photo shows Club member Nancy Badewitz thanking Pat Bramham for her inspiring and detailed history.

BEGA VIEW members enjoying Brunch

Bega Technical and Further Education (TAFE) students catered for a Brunch at the college. Everyone had a wonderful morning and were delighted with the service and th food.

Bega TAFE Brunch Students

Students from the new Bega Technical and Further Education College (TAFE) catered for a special fundraising event for Bega VIEW Club