December 2016 – Exeter Village

Exeter General Store & Post Office

Duly recognised by Trip Advisor in 2016, the General Store and Post Office is the jewel in the crown of Exeter Village, providing high quality food and services to residents and visitors alike. Open 7:30am to 5pm 7 days a week. 1 Exeter Road, Exeter NSW 2579. Phone: (02) 4883 4829

It has earned a reputation for visitors to the southern highlands as the ‘go to place’ for breakfast and brunch. It has been awarded a 2016 Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor and is rated 4.8 / 5 stars by over a 1,000 customers on Facebook.

EPS Creative Workshops for Kids in January 2017

Exeter Public School is running 3 workshops in the January school holidays for children up to 13 years of age. All workshops will be held at Exeter Public School and run 9:30am – 3:30 on all days. For bookings, please call on 0416 656 737 or email for further information.

Workshop 1: January 9 and 10 – Tie Dye T-Shirt & Dream Catchers.
In this 2-day workshop, children will create their own trendy tie dye T-shirt and construct a unique dreamcatcher. Cost $185. Ages 5 to 12.

Workshop 2: January 12 – African Masks & Prehistoric Clay Dinosaurs.
In this 1-day workshop, children will make an African mask from foraging the school grounds for natural materials and sculpt a prehistoric dinosaur from clay. Cost $90. Ages 5 to 12.

Workshop 3: January 16 to January 18 – Wearable Art Fashionista.
In this 3-day workshop, children will learn what it’s like to be a real fashion designer. They will create a ‘Mad Hat’ and costume inspired by recycled materials, ending the 3rd day with a fashion parade of their work for parents at 2pm. Cost $250. Ages 8 to 13.

Adults Chalk Paint Classes 15th & 20th Jan

Learn how to makeover any piece of furniture with the easy-to-learn and use chalk paint method. The Summerhouse is offering two dates for adults in January. The first on Sunday, 15th January and the second on Friday, 20th January. Both workshops will run from 10am to 2pm. $180 per person. Inclusive of all materials, morning tea and light lunch with a glass of champagne. To ensure you can leave the workshop with a finished item, choose something that is small enough to carry, e.g., a chair, mirror frame, side table, lamp base. For bookings or more information, call 02 4883 4129 or drop in.

Kids Holiday Chalk Paint Class 13th Jan

Enrol your child at The Summerhouse this holiday for a chalk paint class. Ideal fun for children aged between 5 and 12 years of age. From 10am to 12:30, Friday 13th January. All materials and light refreshments are included. $95.00 per child. Bookings 02 4883 4129 or drop in to The Summerhouse.

Update your membership details for 2017

If you think you are missing out on emails or announcements from EVA, please use this form to re-submit your contact details for 2017.

If you haven’t received an email in the past month, your details may have been among those lost during a computer upgrade in 2016.

You can post this form or hand a printed copy to a Committee member or enter your details on the Contacts page link.

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Kangaroo March Plaque 16th Dec

A plaque commemorating the Centenary re-enactment of the 1915-16 Recruitment March from Wagga Wagga to Campbelltown was, this week, erected outside Wingecarribee Council Chambers.

It was erected by the Kangaroo March Re-enactment Association with the cooperation, endorsement and support of the Wingecarribee Shire Council.

Christmas Eve Carols Exeter 6pm 24th Dec

St Aidan’s Anglican Church, Exeter, is hosting a sausage sizzle and community carol singing on their church lawn on Christmas Eve.

Bring along blankets or camp chairs to sit on and join in the carols from 6pm.

Christmas Day Lunch Bundanoon 25th Dec

Chef Eon Waugh is now taking bookings for Christmas Day lunch at the Bundanoon Guest House ‘Dining Room’. Numbers are limited. Please ring (02) 4883 6372

The Dining Room is open for Sunday lunch from 12 noon, offering outside dining on the covered Verandah and from 6pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

Exeter Croquet Club

Join a growing number of residents and their friends enjoying croquet in our lively club. Many fun games are played and hard battles fought. Anyone at any age can play. It’s easy to learn and various skill levels are accommodated. Just wear flat shoes and be ready for fun. For the enthusiast there is also the more complex game of association croquet and occasional games away with nearby clubs. Regular play mornings are Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The Southern Highlands Croquet Club is on Exeter Road opposite the General Store. Please call Tim on (02) 4883 4524 or email tlittlemore@gmail.com.

Month: December 2016