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June - 'Fruit Fly Management'

25/6/2019

 
At our June meeting our guest speaker was Bruce Walker, Rotary Club of Benalla President.
His topic was Fruit Fly Management.

Fruit fly have become a pest in Benalla in recent years, although they can't be eradicated they can be managed.  Bruce spoke about:

Why manage fruit in our back yard                                         .
Know your enemy
Life cycle of Fruit Fly (about 4 weeks)                                   .
Options for our home garden:
  • Spraying                                                                                            -
  • Trapping
  • Exclusion (netting fruit & vegetables)

The key message was   -  Don't give up - we CAN enjoy fruit fly free fruit and vegies.

Our July speaker will be Diana from RACV with the topic Lifestyle - Personal & Home Safety and will be covering:
  • Everyday security tips                                                 
  • Outdoor home security advice
  • When you go away.


Bill Parris

May - Elise Wood, Manager of our YMCA run Aquatic Centre

2/6/2019

 
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Our guest speaker in May was Elise Wood, Manager of our YMCA run Aquatic Centre.    

​Elise offered the following information:

"The Benalla Aquatic Centre opened as an Indoor Aquatic Facility in November 1997.  As part of the YMCA we are more than just an Aquatic Centre.

We offer:
Swim Lessons, Infant Lessons, Private Lessons, Gym, Personal Training, Gym Programs
Yoga, Boxing, Tai Chi, Mega Circuit, Aqua Aerobics, Gentle Aqua, Stroke Development - these  are but a few.

​There are a number of different membership options depending on the need, wants and usage of the individual."  

Elise also provided a handout about the centre and a free pass to come and try it out. Several of the handouts were left for our members to pick up.

​Bruce Walker, President of the Rotary Club of Benalla will be next month's (Wed 19th June) speaker.  Bruce  will present information about the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) and how to control it on your property.
Bill Parris

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