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FAMILY and friend and lots of grandchildren gathered at the Alberton Victo ria Hotel to celebrate Peg Vardy’s 95 birthday on Wednesday, January 25. A delicious meal was enjoyed by all before Peg cut her huge birthday cake which was also enjoyed by all who attended. Peg Bland with her daughters celebrating her 95th birthday last Wednesday. Peg celebrated

YARRAM Secondary College had a staggered start to the school year will Year 7 and 12 students starting on Monday and year 8,9,10 and 11 com mencing yesterday (Tuesday). On Tuesday morning the whole school gathered on the front oval for a special smoking ceremony. A full report on Yarram Secondary College along with the St Marys preps and three and four year old kindergarten in the next edition of The Bridge. YSC begin 2023 Yarram Secondary College 2023 school captain Sylvia Akers and Lilli Laurence at last years presentation day ceremony. Yarram secondary College welcome all students back for the 2023 school year with a special smoking ceremony on the front oval.

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Narrative and Whimsy Artist Haelwen-Sian at the opening of her first solo exhibition which is on show at the Yarram Courthouse Gallery until February 7.

YARRAM Courthouse Gallery’s lat est exhibition is by the multi-talent ed Haelew-Sian from Traralgon. Titled 183 Days of Narrative & Whimsy, Haelwen-Sian uses pen, coloured pencil, markers and pastels to create beautiful, haunting streetscapes, whimsical paintings, stunning pastel portraits and realistic mono tone scribble sketches. ‘183 Days of Narrative & Whimsy’ is an eclectic celebration of pastel, pen and pen cil works on paper, collated and created in the 183 days,” Haelwen-Sian said. “There are a total of 50 pieces in this col lection, most of which are narrative in style

and sequential in nature, inviting the viewer to imagine their own story. And then there are those more whimsical pieces to make you smile or ponder,” she said. “My style is ‘Scribble Sketch’, with ex pressive, almost impatient lines that delight in the play of nightshade and lamplight.” Haelwen-Sian is no strange to art lovers in the region. In the past she has been a successful entrant to the YCHG Archies and Miniatures, taking home prizes in both. This is Haelwen-Sian’s first solo exhibi tion and is a delightful expression of light and texture. The Yarram Courthouse Gallery is open everyday from 10 am. Entry is free.

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