Thanks to Woodridge Stockfeeders for sponsoring the last issue

Moore River Weight Watchers Members celebrated the graduation of two members with lunch at Willowbrook on 27th August. A great day was had by all.

Congratulations to Anne Stroud and Heather Brine on reaching their goal weight.

This year has seen four members graduate at our club so we must be doing something right.

Welcome to our newest members Maggie and Ellen.

Our next big event is our

Fashion Parade on Wednesday 10th October at Guilderton Community Hall Starting at 10.30am. Entrance fee $2.

Lareema Fashions of East Bullsbrook will be providing some ter r ific clothes for our models to wear and for guests to buy. Morning Tea and Light lunches will be available to purchase along with raffles, lucky number boards and spot prizes. Once again all money raised will be donated to Wheelchairs for Kids along with small knee rugs, teddies and tool bags which have been made by members and friends. Our March Fashion Parade raised $700 and we are hoping to raise a similar or better amount this time. Wheelchairs for Kids is run entirely by Volunteers and there are no administration costs which means all funds donated go to the making of Wheelchairs.

We invite everyone to come along, join in the fun, support a very worthy charity

and enjoy the wonderful fashions on parade.

Anne and Heather with their fellow graduates Lou and Judy who graduated earlier this year.

Send news, photos and classifieds to: mrnews@iinet.net.au Or place in silver letter box next to Woodridge PO Boxes Deadline 20th of the month

Free Oct 07

Mini Moore River News Page 2 October 2007

Woodridge Spring Fair Meeting The meeting for the Spring Fair went very well in September. Food is to be supplied by Sovereign Hill and Redfield Park Associations. Egg and Bacon rolls from 8am onwards!!!! Kebabs for lunch! Get in touch with your Association if you can help. Woodridge Association will run the bar and the kitchen with tea, coffee and cakes. Debbie and Margaret are looking for volunteers to make cakes and do an hour in the kitchen . Please phone 9577 1885 or 9577 1814 if you can help with either. Playgroup will be doing the Showbags and we are all hoping they can do strawberries dipped in chocolate!!! Samantha Mountford will be doing face painting. We will be entertained by adult Belly Dancers, and Roxanne’s young dancers will amaze us once more. Please phone 9577 1498 if you can man either the Ambulance or the Fire Truck on November 11th. You will need to be in uniform and try to recruit new volunteers. If we get enough we can roster you for an hour each! Social Darts will be running a competition in the bar area. So enjoy a social drink and try your luck on the money wheel or the dollar stall. Big News, but not confirmed yet is that some classic cars may come for a visit. So invite your family up for the weekend, come and relax for the whole day, maybe pick up bargain or two in the auction or the swap meet and help support our local groups and volunteers.

Woodridge Community Association News

The next meeting for the WCA is on Monday October 8th 7.30pm. Members and Non Members are welcome to attend. We may have to vote on a new President as Pauline who has done such an amazing job over the past few years is retiring to enjoy herself.

Gail Hodson of Woodridge has put her hand up to be a phone co-ordinator for the Gingin West Fire Brigade. This means she could get a phone call from FESA or the Gingin Shire to call out our brigade. She then has to find a class 4 driver to drive the big truck and 2 crew. Then 2 more crew for the light tanker. If it is a big fire she must find 5 more crew for the next 6 hour shift. At present Anne Stroud and brigade secretary Margaret Browne are handling the job, they welcome Gail and are looking for one more back up. Phone 9577 1498 if you feel you could do this job. It can be in the middle of the night, you need to be able to stay calm when you find that a firefighter are not at home or cannot attend. You just have to do your best or phone back and say you cannot get a crew.

We also want to thank Shirley and Jackie Morris who have been doing this job for years and have just retired.

Another thank you to Nicky who is doing such a great job at the Woodridge recycling centre. Keep those cans coming, remember tops off for Art Centre or CMA.

Dave Stroud Captain

We have new Mr. and Mrs. Mop for the Woodridge Ambulance. A big thanks to Paul and Hazel Potthast. Thanks to retiring cleaners Judy and Roy Jackson who have moved away.

Car Boot Sale

Monday 1st October Lot1 Sovereign Hill Drive Sellers from 7am $5 per bay Buyers from 8am gold coin donation Showbags, tea and coffee, ice cream and sausage sizzle Everyone welcome

To book a bay call Jane on 9577 2307

Don’t Miss Neergabby Fireworks this Year

Sunday 30th September Gates open 5.30 for 7.30.

Adults $6, Kids 3-14 just $2 Sausage sizzle available or bring a picnic

Bring a guy for the fire

Neergabby Carol Night Friday 7th December In the last issue a letter was printed requesting duck food

for the Woodridge pond, we apologise that a name was not put on that letter. It was not from Val & Alan and Brenda and Dave who have been feeding them for years.

Sorry—Moore River News Team

Mini Moore River News Page 3 October 2007

T hanks Sue Moir for the wonderful work you are doing in teaching lots of people in the community

many computer skills, with you being such a patient teacher, you make the lessons very enjoyable & rewarding . Keep the good work going.

From lots of happy older students

W ell another keep fit class has had to close through lack of support. I find it amazing that there are

not just 10 people in the whole of the Lower Coast area who want to keep fit!! Unfortunately the Fit Ball class in Guilderton on a Tuesday has stopped.

The very popular over 50’s Keep Fit on a Monday in the Woodridge Hall has been going for years and helps so many people keep on their feet and overcome injury or keep older bones and muscles keep in tune.

We now have the opportunity to combine Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates on a Thursday morning in the Woodridge Hall. The session ends with a beautiful deep relaxation. The class is popular in Gingin, so please if you can go along to the hall about 9.15am and see what it is all about. A keen keep fitter

Letters to the editor

J ane the organizer of the fundraising for Ronald McDonald House and her helpers Phyl,

Dot, Ann, Dot and Brenda were pleased to see the people who braved the very wet and windy weather and came along to support this charity at the Woodridge Swap Meet on the 26thAugust. Despite the bad weather the morning was successful and thanks must go to folk who gave donations and those who bought goods from the stall and refreshments from the kitchen.

Total made on the day was $390, applause to you all.

If you need to know more about this fundraising ring Jane on 9577 1443

The next event that funds will be raised for this same charity and the Moore River News will be at

Woodridge Spring Fair 11th November

with lots of fun trying your skill at darts A certificate and small prize will be given to a lady, man girl & boy who has hit the highest score at the end of the day. Also a table will be set up with lots of wares on it, our stall will be better than ever and every one who buys a $1 ticket is a winner. A chuck wheel will be running. Phil & Helen will be selling home made cakes. So come to the darts and bar area where the action will be. It’s always a good feeling knowing that the money made is going to worthy courses and help bring a little comfort to our own children in W A.

Dot for the darts

The LCCA (Lower Coastal

Community Associations)

Presents a Fund Raiser for the local volunteers

of the Emergency Services

Social Night in Woodridge Hall

Saturday 27th October 8pm- 12pm

Live Music from Cloud 9

Optional Fancy Dress or Dress Crossover

Tickets just $10pp There will be a bar and light supper, no BYO

18 years and over only.

Limited Tickets are for sale in the Woodridge CMA 2.30-4.30,

Woodridge Art Studio Sunday mornings.

Or phone

Cathy in Guilderton 9577 1542 Wendy in Neergabby 9575 7548

Peter in Sovereign Hill 9577 1756 Julie in Redfield Park 0410 582817

Peter in Seabird 9577 2280 Anne in Woodridge 9577 1498

Woodridge Spring Fair

Auction November 11th

Donated so far

Ice Cream Maker Wine Trees and Shrubs A Hamper Extra Large Over Blanket Fahion Table clock Glass Surface Saver 4 tier Corner Unit 42 piece Dinner Set Jack Daniels cap Boag’s Strongarm bag

Now is the time to get local business vouchers or new items from your favourite shops to donate to your favourite local charity or volunteer group. Phone 9577 1498 to arrange collection or delivery.

(We are hoping to purchase a GPS for the

Lower Coastal Ambulance)

Mini Moore River News Page 4 October 2007

MOORE RIVER WEIGHT WATCHERS

Guilderton Community Hall

WEDNESDAYS AT 9.30AM FOR 10.00AM START

WOMEN AND MEN WELCOME

ANNUAL FEE $5.00 WEEKLY FEE $2.00

COME ALONG, join in the fun and lose weight at the same time

Phone SUE on 9577 1763 for more information.

Affiliated with Weight Watchers Federation of WA (Inc.)

Crafty Patch

Every Tuesday 9am Woodridge Hall Sewing, quilting,

Scrapbooking and more

The crafty ladies have been busy this month finishing off their "Turnabout Scrap Quilts". Some have added plain borders, while others have been very creative and decorated their borders with a variety of designs. It is good to see all the different looks that have been achieved. The October outing has been decided. The ladies have organised a trip to Fremantle on the train, then lunch of Fish and Chips at one of the Seafood Restaurants. This should be a very enjoyable day.

The Crafty Patch meets each Tuesday at the Woodridge Hall between 9 - 12, so please feel free to come and join us for a "Cuppa" and see the variety of crafts being done.

And remember: A smile is a curve that can set things straight.

CREATIVE MEMORIES SCRAPBOOKING

Love to get your photos organised but don't have the time. Come along to Sovereign Hill House, Sovereign Hill Drive on Saturday 27th October and Saturday 24th Nov

from 1-4pm for a free afternoon of scrapping. Papers etc are available for a small cost and all cutters / trimmers / punches are available to use.

Please contact Gay on 0400 200 726

MELBOURNE CUP TUESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

10.30a.m $30 pp includes BUFFET plus a free drink

(Beer wine or soft drink)

Watch the “BIG RACE" on the “ BIG SCREEN” Come and enjoy a fun Melbourne Cup Day

Sweeps, raffles, best dressed man and woman, best novelty hat

CHILDRENS XMAS TREE SUNDAY, 9TH December 11.00 a.m.

Santa will be appearing. food, drinks and all goodies will be supplied to all children.

Parents and grandparents welcome Small Chrissy present will be given by the club.

Ages up to 12 years Names and ages must be at the Club by 2nd Dec 2007

100 CLUB FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER . Contact Dot Branch for more details

NEW YEARS EVE MONDAY, 31ST DECEMBER

Come and see the New Year in and be entertained by “JUMP FOR JOY”.

Meals available Members and guest welcome Contact Tony at the Club on 9577 1013 or

LesMills

Body Balance

Woodridge Hall Every Thursday

9.15—10.30 Bring water bottle, yoga mat and blanket

Phone Susie on 9575 7679 If you want to know more

Don’t miss the fashion parade in Guilderton Hall on Wednesday 10th October 10.30am

Mini Moore River News Page 5 October 2007

THE LOWER COASTAL RURAL NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH.

An inaugural meeting for neighbourhood watch was held at the Ledge Point Country Club on Saturday,15th September which was attended by of a very large crowd of approximately 85 people. Ledge Point will now be part of the Lower Coastal Rural Neighbourhood Watch group.

Be aware that there has been a number of break-ins in the Ledge Point area and now Guilderton and surrounding areas. Sheds are being broken into and tools, electrical and boat motors being stolen. Please make sure all your valuables are well locked away. NEXT NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING

MONDAY –10TH DECEMBER 2007

GUILDERTON HALL 7.00 P.M.

The meeting will be followed by a Sausage sizzle and nibblies for Xmas

THIS IS A FAMILY MEETING We look forward to seeing you all

Roxanne’s Dance Workshop

“10th Year Celebration Concert”

Gingin - Lancelin - Woodridge Dance Groups combined

Saturday 3rd November 2007

Matinee 2.30-5.00pm Night 6.30-9.00pm

St Mary’s Girls School, Elliot Rd, Karrinyup

Adults $15.00 - Children $10.00 (under 15yrs)

Call Roxanne 041 919 2511 for tickets (no door sales)

It would be great to see some old students there!!

“YOUR AREA MAY BE THE NEXT TO BE TARGETED”

Amirage Restaurant

1654 Gingin Brook Road

Family Buffet Lunch

Sunday 30th September

All YOU CAN EAT !!! Chicken A’ La’ King . American Style Marsarla Pork and Beans Koondalini Curried Beef and Potato with Saffron Rice Fettuccini Marinara in Creamy Sauce. Home made Desserts, Fresh Tossed Salad and Garlic Bread Only $22.50 per head. Children under 12 years - 1/2 price. Under 5 years FREE

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL PHONE : 9575 7646

Coming Events

Mark these dates on your Calendar for a GREAT NIGHT OUT!!

Saturday Lunch 6th October. :

Kids Food and Fun Day

Saturday November 10th

LADIES NIGHT

Friday October 28th Primary Produces Dinner

Saturday November 24th : Sixties Night Music and Dancing Wedding Invitation

The members of the Australian Red Cross Gingin Unit Request the pleasure of your company at

“Wedding Belles”

An evening full of fun, food and bridal fashion parade featuring wedding gowns, bridesmaid

dresses, mother and father of the bride fashions of the last 50 years.

Gingin Recreations Centre on

Saturday 20th October 2007 7.30pm till late (Bride & Groom to arrive at 8pm)

Cost $65.00 per couple $35.00 single

RSVP by 30th September

Tickets can be purchased at the Gingin Red Cross Shop or by contacting Marilyn on 9575 2514 or

Jenny 9575 2008.

Apparently there is going to be a Moore River Adventure Race for the first time on Sunday 21st October 2007. The event consists of a 1,800 metre swim, 20km mountain bike, 10km paddle and 10km cross country run. Ed note—that’s all we got on the email!

Mini Moore River News Page 6 October 2007

Seabird Tavern

OCTOBER

*HAPPY HOUR* MONDAY – FRIDAY 5-6pm

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

KID’S EAT FOR FREE (with every main meal ordered)

As we are starting to getting busy it is advisable to book.

Kitchen is now open from 12 – 8pm Wednesday to Sunday

FRIDAY NIGHT WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

JAG THE JOKER, POOL COMP, MEAT RAFFLES

*WIN A RETURN TRIP TO BALI*

SATURDAY 6TH LIVE MUSIC BY

“EDEN”

SATURDAY 13TH LIVE MUSIC BY

“IAMBIC”

IF THEIR IS A GROUP OF YOU,

WHY NOT BOOK THE COURTESY BUS FOR INFORMATION CALL 9577 1055

www.seabirdtavern.com.au

GUILDERTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Next to the Visitors Centre on the foreshore

New…. come in and see our section on

“Australiana”. Stories and places of interest around Australia

Open every Saturday 10 am to 12 noon

$5 membership Everyone Welcome

3rd Wine Food & Music Festival

Sunday October 21st 2007 10.30 AM Start

Willowbrook Farm

1679 Gingin Brook Road West Gingin

Along with Quality Stalls

Including Home Made Jams, Hand made Chocolates, Beautiful Embroidery Creations Learn how to Pickle Your Own Olives Honey Sales &the Healing Powers of Honey Simply Lavender Products, Homestead Garden & Nurseries Quality Arts & Crafts Garden Fresh Produce Stall Including Strawberries Café 26 with the Great Dressings WA's Heritage Country Cheeses And much More

Enjoy Dianne Murphy's Assorted Spuds & Their Fillings Hot Lamb Rolls, Sausage Sizzle & Dessert Bar

Cool Drinks & Fruit Juices For Sale

Entrance Fee $15 Children Under 12 Free

3 Hrs of Great Entertainment by International Performer

Jerry Azor Vocalist, Guitarist, Entertainer, Wit & Halfwit

Cooking Demonstrations by Martin Gillespie

Retro Chef Channel 7 & Waddi

Bush Resort (with local produce)

Wine Tasting & Sales with Local Wineries

Enjoy the Wonderful Atmosphere of Quilts in

the Breezes

Phone Kaye & Harry for more Information 9575 7566

Woodridge Horse Association Inc.

Next Rally Days

Sunday October 14th 10am start Sunday November 11th 10am start Sunday December 9th Open Gymkhana

10am start all ages welcome Dressage in the morning jumping next novelties ribbons / prizes

Any more details please contact Jill 9577 1801.

Mini Moore River News Page 7 October 2007

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN @ THE GRAVITY DISCOVERY CENTRE

The Gravity Discovery Centre is running fun filled activities during the school holidays. Each weekday from 1-12 October, kids can take part in activities involving our bushland and the heat from our soaring sun!

At 10.30am each day, kids will explore the bushland and take a walk to the edge of our solar system, passing planets along the way, and be on the lookout for rare plants. Then it’s off to our greenhouse where kids will be shown how and what you need to plant your own native plant to take home.

Then at 1.30pm, kids will make their own solar oven, using a pizza box! Then, using energy free from the sun… kids will get to cook and eat some yummy treats.

Each activity takes 1 hour and is followed by a tour of the Gravity Discovery Centre. Each activity costs $14 per child with the option of enrolling in both activities for an extra $4 per child.

Our school holiday program is popular, so book early to avoid disappointment by calling 9575 7577 or by emailing bookings@gdc.asn.au.

For more information or directions visit our website at www.gdc.asn.au

Woodridge Social Darts

Father’s day was celebrated on a Tuesday night appreciation going again to Jane who did the yummy goodies for each dad & also making the cake. Also Jane made

a cake for the birthday boys Douglas James & Ron whose birthday were all in the month of August HIP HIP HOORAH

It was nice to see our globetrotters back Phyl & Vern Brenda & David & Laura & Richard and Terry Welcome Back. What silly boy damaged his leg then BEVIS but it was good to see you still hobble in to play darts The fundraising for Brenda’s Bears will be on 30th September. If this addition is out before then do come & join us. Start 1pm The B C Trophy Hat will be held on October 28th Medallions to be won for winners & Runners up & name on the hat. Vern received a small badge for his 180. If any one else hits 180 they also will get a badge. So come on darty’s see how many of us can get one. James, Vern, David D & Stephen Batham to my knowledge are the only four to hit 180 at social darts, Patsy hit 180 playing in the Woomera’s ladies team. If there is anyone else let me know and you will also get a 180 badge.

Darts Results For 21st 28th August 4th 11th 18th September Winners Fiona & James Jane & Tony &Tony & James Phil & Dick Sheena & Vern Runners up, Dot & Douglas Chris & Trevor Ron & Vern Sheena & Terry Sheena &Vern Third Fiona & James Alan & Bevis Dot & D D Ladies High Score, Margaret 100 Chris 134 Sheena 103 Sheena 83 Chris 103 Sheena 121 Jane 100 Men’s High Score, Trevor 140 D D 117 Douglas 103 Ron a high 171 James 140&140 Trevor 140 Alan 92 Ladies High Peg Dot 44 Jane 56 Jane 64 Chris 103 Margaret 51 Men’s High peg Bevis 46 Dick 56 Tony 57

Dartydot.com

EARLY SUMMER SKIES SPECIAL SATURDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2007

The Gingin Observatory is pleased to host this Early Summer Skies Special and a visit from Peter Birch. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the movement of the stars, the rotation of Earth and the techniques of how to view through a telescope, then this is the night for you. The highlights will include views of Jupiter, Alpha Centauri, the Jewel Box and much more.

With the support of Astronomy WA, the Gingin Observatory will host this special evening with renowned Astronomer, Peter Birch. Recently retired from Perth Observatory after 35 years of service, Peter is one of Western Australia's best known Astronomers, and is a regular guest on ABC Radio (fortnightly on Fridays just after 2.00pm with Bernadette Young). Tune in on either Friday, 21 September or Friday, 5 October to hear Peter’s next on-air appearances.

Early Summer Skies Special is to be held at the Gingin Observatory on Saturday, 6th October 2007 from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Bookings to this night are essential and can be made by calling 9575 7577 or by emailing donna@gdc.asn.au.

The costs are $34 adults, $30 seniors and $15 children which includes free tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

Mini Moore River News Page 8 October 2007

PART TIME POSITION PERSON REQUIRED FOR CAFÉ IN GINGIN MUST HAVE GOOD CUSTOMER SKILLS BE WELL PRESENTED HONEST AND RELIABLE

PLEASE CALL 0410 582 817

HOME WANTED. FOR PUPPY 10-12 WEEKS OLD. KELPY / STAFFY. SHE IS JUST SO LOVING.

PLEASE CALL 9577 1321. SEAMSTRESS ALTERATIONS Clothing & Home sewing needs.

Ph: NUHA on 9577-2857(Woodridge) House to rent wanted in the Woodridge Estate for good family with no pets. 9561 6464 or 9577 1724

September 30th Guilderton Fete Social Darts Fund Raiser Woodridge

Neergabby Fireworks Amirage Restaurant Family Buffet Day

October 1st Sovereign Hill Car Boot Sale October 6th Amirage Kids & Fun Day Seabird Tavern Live Music Gingin Observatory Summer skies October 8th WCA general meeting Woodridge October10th Fashion Parade Guilderton October 13th Seabird Tavern Live Music October20th Gingin Red Cross Wedding October 21st Willowbrook Tea Rooms Wine & Music Festival Guilderton Adventure Race October 27th Scrapbooking Sovereign Hill Live Music Woodridge Hall Fund Raiser for Emergency Services

October 28th Amirage Primary Producers Dinner November3rd Roxanne’s Dance Concert November 6th Guilderton Club Melbourne Cup

Woodridge Melbourne Cup

November 10th Amirage Ladies Night November 11th Woodridge Spring Fair November 24th Scrapbooking Sovereign Hill Amirage 60’s Night December 7th Neergabby Carols by Candlelight December 9th Guilderton Country Club Kids party Woodridge Kids Party December10th Neighbourhood Watch Guilderton

Has anyone got anything to sell, swap or buy?? Send To; mrnews@iinet.net.au Or write and put it in the silver letter box next to the PO Boxes in Woodridge Hall. Or post to PO Box 2005, Woodridge 6041

Copies of the Mini Moore River News are placed in the PO Boxes in Woodridge, Woodridge Art Centre, Willowbrook Farm Guilderton Post Office, Guilderton General Store, Sovereign House and Redfield Park. 450 copies printed by Gingin Telecentre

Please start asking your favourite shops or businesses for items or vouchers for the Spring Fair Auction. The sooner we get then the sooner we can advertise what we have. You choose the local group that the money goes to. 9577 1498

For Sale

Boat with trailer 4.2 25hp Evin rude $2400 Ladder 4m to 8m $250 Trailer 6x4 $350 Computer Desk $85 Roof Rack off Pajero will fit HJ 60 $250 Desk $50 Beer Fridge $80 Gen Set 2.5 KVA $200 Laser Level Fatmax RL250 GR tr ipod & Staff

$1200 Massage Table $80

9577 1284

Muscovey Ducklings, 3 months old $10 each

Single bed. Pine frame and mattress G.C. $20 9577 1673

Table tennis table top $30 Wine Rack and shelves, ornamental $40 9577 1498 2 Door Frigidaire "Accent" Frost Free Fridge/Freezer. Good Condition and Working order. $150

9577 1763

What’s on before

GREENACRES LIBRARY

Cnr Telephone Road & Gingin Brook Road Neergabby

Opposite the Neergabby gate Follow the drive to the end

Open every Saturday 10 am to 12 noon $5 membership

Everyone welcome, come along, meet new people, choose a book, and have a chat.