U3A+Cultural+Walk+&+Talk


 * 27 July 2013 **
 * Press Release **


 * Playing the gum leaf at Jigamy Farm **

L-R at the front are Graham Jensen, Brian Vearing, Gwen Vearing, and at the rear, Helen Swinbourne.

U3A Sapphire Coast members recently enjoyed a rare opportunity to visit the keeping place of the Monaroo Bobberrer Gudu, people of the mountains and the sea: Jigamy Farm. Here U3A members listened to local indigenous elder Uncle Ossie Cruse share his cultural history and enjoyed a tour of the building and grounds. The event was organised by Megan Luhrs of the Bega Valley Regional Gallery, with funding from Arts NSW.

A light hearted highlight of the tour was a gum leaf playing lesson which resulted in some unusual ‘music’. However, there was silence later when Uncle Ossie talked about the Bundian Way: a shared history pathway between Targangal (Kosciuszko) and Bilgalera (Fisheries Beach). It is the first Aboriginal pathway to be listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

If you are keen to connect and socialise with like minded people, why not join U3A Sapphire Coast and take pleasure in a third age learning experience. For more information about other learning opportunities, courses and workshops, plus new one off events on offer, phone Pat on 6495 4345, visit your local library or look online at http://u3asapphire.wikispaces.com

Elle Millsteed **Contact:** eloise.millsteed@gmail.com Publicity Officer or phone on 6495 9755 U3A Sapphire Coast