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OBITUARY

PETER JAMES WILLS1925 - 2016

Peter J Wills died painlessly and peacefully but suddenly at the age of ninety in the UK this

January. A career soldier since the age of fourteen he was a veteran of WW11, a RE on D-Day’s first wave, 6th June, 1944. He served in Europe, and Palestine before joining first the Colonial Police in East Africa and then becoming a Journalist Ombudsman in South Africa. He is survived by his second wife, Diana and his current, third wife Pam. Also by daughter Angela and son Mark as well as grandchildren James, Hannah and Holly. His first wife Erica and son Nigel pre-deceased him. A full biography was published in the Swan Magazine of November 2015 as part of the Remembrance Day feature.

LETTERSTO THEEDITOR

Dear Sir, With the current confusion of refugees, their immigration to Australia and the difficulty of integration their acceptance into the Australian society and way of life, brings to mind the situation and political safety and peace that menaced the USA of 1877, almost 140 years ago, that is still present today in all Civilised and Christian countries. I refer to American Journalist and educator Francis Walker, who following the census of 1870, stated that, and I quote:

"In all the social and industrial orders of this country, the foreign elements proved themselves the ready tools of demagogues in defying law, in destroying property and working violence. "...that during a recent disturbance, he had heard no word spoken in any language that he knew, either in English, French or German. " There may be those who can contemplate the addition to our population of vast numbers of persons having no inherited instincts of self government and respect for law; knowing no restraint upon their own passions but the club of a policeman or the bayonet of the soldier; forming communities of tens of thousands, in which only foreign tongues are spoken, and into which can steal no influence from our free institutions and from popular discussion. "Have we the right to expose these dangers which now so manifestly threaten our peace and safety.' "For it is never to be forgotten that self defence is the first law of nature and of nations. If that man who careth not for his own household is worse than the infidel, the nation which permits its institutions to be endangered by any cause which can fairly be removed is guilty not less in Christian than in natural law." "Charity begins at home; and while the people have gladly offered an asylum to millions upon millions of the distressed and unfortunate of other lands and climates, they have no right to carry their hospitality beyond the institutions and rates of wages of the usual standard of living, which would otherwise be brought into serious peril."

"..by offering indiscriminate hospitality to these millions, whom within a generation will be filled by others as miserable as themselves and not compensating for the injury to our economy.""That man must be a sentimentalist and an optimist beyond all bounds of reason who believes that we can take such a load upon the nation stomach without failure of assimilation, and without great danger to the health and life of the nation. For one, I believe it is time that we should take a rest, and give our social, political, and industrial system some chance to recuperate."

Sir, this excerpt is still very relevant today as it was then and is a situation that must be addressed before our Australian way of life deteriorates to an unrecognisable colony.

Terrance WesTon JPsecreT Harbour

Dear Sir: Just because British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has been outmanoeuvred by Angela Merkel, Francois Hollande and other European Union leaders from introducing reforms on migration from Europe into Britain, shouldn’t mean that he can now take it out on Commonwealth countries like Australia. Hitherto, Australians have always found a friendly welcome in what used to be termed ‘the mother country’, but no longer. Whilst the British government blathers on about establishing closer trade ties with Commonwealth countries, and particularly Australia, it seems to be extraordinary that it is to impose stricter visa requirements upon our citizens working in the United Kingdom. According to journalist Simon Kent: “Australians fear new “discriminatory” UK working visa and migration policies will see thousands of workers forced home with little hope of return. At the same time Britain is welcoming record numbers of European Union (EU) arrivals who face no restrictions on starting a new life in this country.” It doesn’t make sense, unless the true nature of the beast is not to build up Commonwealth trade to replace its current pacts with the European Union but, in a Machiavellian manner, to annoy Commonwealth countries and thus hamper ties so that the only alternative left is for Britain to continue to be within Europe. However, I very much fear that the British people will revolt against this. They feel much closer to countries like Australia, New Zealand and Canada than they do to Eastern European countries from which most migrants are now arriving. There is also the great fear of the huge wave of refugees from Muslim countries moving across into the United Kingdom. That alone would probably be the greatest incentive for the British people to leave the Union and barricade their

borders with Europe. Of course, our republicans will point to the British visa restrictions and say that this means that we should be a republic. That is because they do not understand that Australia is already a free and sovereign nation with no legal ties or constitutional links whatsoever to the British government or parliament - and has been so for decades. Even the High Court said in 1999 that Britain is considered to be a ‘foreign power’. Whilst we share the Queen with sixteen other Commonwealth Realms, this does not mean to say that we are not our own country, for we are. That is why it was necessary for the people themselves - and not our politicians and certainly not the British, to vote at the 1999 republic referendum. A referendum in which the Australian people nation-wide and in all six States voted overwhelmingly to reject a republic and retain the Crown.

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HEALTH MATTERSWE CAN’T CHANGE THE PAST

KAREN EASTER

“Your life is what your thoughts make it”. (Marcus aurelius, 161-180bce)

We can’t change the Past… but we can release it! Have you ever had an experience in life

that was so memorable that you can easily go back to all the feelings in a split second? You can re-experience the tears, feel the grief, your heart pounds with anxiety, your breathing becomes shallow. When negative memories become locked in part of our brain we can be left on high alert long after the event is over. What if these memories are keeping you locked in a state of mind that limits you, filling you with fear, preventing you from trying new things, enjoying life to fullest, taking the next step towards a rewarding career, meeting the love of your life or even going to new places and meeting new people? When we experience a significant traumatic event enough to fire all our senses, it leaves a mark in our memory. We are designed to survive. To remember threats and danger so our response time is faster. Releasing these negative memories or traumas are often so difficult that we get stuck in the event reliving it over and over again. We carry it with us firing the same neural pathways, even making it easier to revisit by constantly looking at it. This keeps us on high alert and keeps us producing adrenalin and during extended time, cortisol, the stress hormones. When our cells are immersed in this cocktail of stress hormones the body is prepared for fight or flight responses. In this heighten state the body diverts all the blood and nutrients to our limbs for fighting and running away. Our digestive system and other internal organs, which are not required for fight and flight reactions, are shut down. Prolonged exposure to stress causes the body to become depleted of nutrients, as the digestion is impaired. The internal optimal environment of our body begins to be challenged as blood and nutrients are diverted to our extremities. We may experience insomnia, high blood

pressure, anxiety, auto-immune disease, memory problems and numerous other health issues associated with prolonged stress. In an attempt to cope with these feelings, we can turn to addictions such as smoking, drinking, drugs, gambling, over indulging, sugar/food addictions, bulimia, and an array of other habitual reactions. We can feel overwhelmed at the smallest of things, have irrational outbursts, depression or begin disassociating from family and friends. The way our brain is wired ensures we are what we think. We will often identify things in our environment to confirm our thinking. Have you ever been stopped at every red traffic light when running behind time? The thoughts we have are responsible for the feelings we have, and the chemistry created from this thinking immerses our cells into an environment of thriving potential or shut down survival. You are what your thoughts make you. Happy, strong, empowered, dynamic or weak, fragile, angry, frustrated, anxious or sick. If you were enjoying the day, listening to great music and did not have a time constraint, would you really notice the red lights, or react in the same way? Fortunately there are various techniques to release the feelings linked to traumatic memories that limit us. By eliminating the emotional loading, we can leave the limitations behind and move into a new empowered way of thinking and living. These techniques can include the use of Neuro Linguistic Programing and Hypnosis which change or eliminate the emotions attached to the memories. In my experience the adaptation of the psychologists’ EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) model combined with NLP model (Memory Release), enables the most significant release of emotionally loaded memories with sustained change. Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT) and Thought Field Therapy (TFT) can also provide relief through repetitive practice. Please remember... Life is not a dress rehearsal, and we owe it to ourselves that we live life to the fullest, laugh often and love with all our heart. Courtesy of strategies 4 Life... there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. “Hamlet” WilliaM sHakesPeare

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HELENA VALLEY CHIROPRACTICJULIE RUSSELL-CLARK

If you saw Julie Russell-Clark walking down the street, you’d probably look twice at the

petite vivacious blonde, but you’d be unlikely to guess what she does for a living, a passion and an avocation. She’s one of Australia’s leading practitioners of Chiropractic and now Neural Organisational Technique (NOT), not that was what she’d have guessed for herself when young. She was born in London, but moved around the world a good deal. Her father, displaying the kind of iniative and go-getting that Julie obviously inherited, had started up an international Employment Agency and the family spent time in Canada, Australia, South Africa and the United States. Her international influences are reflected in her accent which is mid-Atlantic overlaid on soft Canadian, an entirely charming effect. Julie spent most of her schooling years in Toronto, except for two years in a Swiss Finishing School, where she became proficient in languages and developed an interest in the science of photography.

At eighteen she went to Vancouver to study photography, which she loved but soon realised that she could not make a career from and cast around for something else. She was browsing the ‘situations vacant’ when an ad caught her eye and quite by chance changed her life. The job was for an assistant to a practice of doctors of Chiropractic. She didn’t know but she was one of two hunded applicants. Deciding she needed to know a little about the subject she slipped into a library and borrowed a book on the subject, learning overnight about ‘subluxation’ before her interview on the morrow. She impressed, and was hired. She enjoyed the work and did well. The chiroprators were excellent employers and encouraged her to learn more, taking her with them to hear a lecture

by the renowned Dr Reggie Gold, an inspirational practitioner and speaker who was ‘The man who took chiropractic...and launched it to the STARS!’

His death in 2012 at the age of eighty-seven left a huge hole in the Chiropractic firmament.

He certainly inspired Julie, who calls him ‘an artist, a scientist and a philosopher.’ On a more practical level she saw what the Chiropractors did daily - patients, she said, ‘would go in all bent over and come out straightened up.’ Julie packed in the job and went off to the UK when the best training was to be had and enrolled at a College in Bournmouth. Four

Then - Julie at Monkey Mia late 1980s

Now - Julie (in blue scarf) and her students

and a half years later she emerged, the ink still wet on her credentials, and headed off to Australia with it’s more receptive attitude to chiropractic. Julie had seen Perth in the family’s travels and loved the place. Her sister was already living here and she settled into the Australian way of life. She had to re-sit her qualifications in an examination in Melbourne. She found work at a practice in Claremont in the early 1980s, and found happiness with her husband, Robin. Together they opened a practice in York, where they remained for three years before moving to Darlington and opening a practice there. From the early days in a garage converted for the purpose they moved to premises in Glen Forrest, attracting like-minded therapies and practitioners to them in their stated aim of holistic health. From there they finally moved to their current large premises in the medical centre in Helena Valley. During all this time Julie continued to learn and learn by observing - the University of zbritish Columbia; the Anglo-European College

of Chiropractic; Applied Kinesiology in Bath; Sacro Occipital Technique in Oxford; Neural Organisation Technique with Dr Carl Ferreri in New York; SOT; Activator Methods and so on. Dr Carl Ferreri was the wind that fanned the spark lit by Dr Gold into full flame. Through much study and practice, Dr. Ferreri had developed and combined the basic concepts of several chiropractic methods to form what he called Neural Organization Technique Julie has come full circle now - having begun as a callow student, she has ended as a trainer, teacher, inspiration and mentor. I say ended, but Julie is still a young woman with a great deal more to give to holistic medicine as an example and a teacher. She does little active treating now, but very much more teaching and lecturing, enjoying her family and her life and secure in the position hard work, generosity and innate ability has won her.Courtesy of HeLena VaLLey CHiropraCtiC

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HEALTH MATTERSTHE PERTH BLOOD INSTITUTE

For the benefit of improving the health of the Community, The Perth Blood Institute is

always seeking to increase community awareness of their purpose with people diagnosed with blood disorders and blood conditions.

DID YOU KNOW.. One in four people die from causes related to thrombosis. It’s a leading cause of global death and disability. Thrombosis is the formation of potentially deadly blood clots in the artery or vein. Once formed, a clot can slow or block normal blood flow and even break loose and travel to an organ which could result in heart attack, stroke and venous thromboembolism - the top three cardiovascular killers.

Professor Ross Baker, a leading consultant haematologist and Chairman of The Perth Blood Institute and Director of The WA Centre of Thrombosis and Haemostasis at Murdoch University, together with his team specialises in the management of patients with clotting disorders, bleedings disorders, anaemia, iron deficiency and iron overload, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, leukaemia and more.. With ties to the Western Australian Centre for Thrombosis and Haemostasis (WACTH) The Perth Blood Institute envisage seeing the research discoveries from the laboratory, develop into meaningful advances in understanding the mechanisms of blood disorders and translating this into better care for people living with blood disorders. Since being established in 2013, Perth Blood Institute has become one of the fastest growing haematology research organisations in Australia, with a focus on on connecting patients, carers, health care providers and our wider community and raising awareness that blood disorders can happen to anybody, at any age, at any time, with no real warning! The Perth Blood Institute is a charitable, not for profit research institute involved in the care

of people diagnosed with blood conditions, including blood cancers, bleeding and clotting disorders. The Perth Blood Institute was primarily established to promote the prevention and control of blood disorders within the Western Australian community.

THE INSTITUTE’S MISSION IS.. To conduct medical research into blood disorders, including their causes, prevention and treatment options To facilitate access to high quality clinical trials and state-of-the-art therapies for people affected by blood disorders To improve the provision of information about blood disorders to patients and their families To establish and promote the development of networks for patients affected by rare blood disorders

THE RESEARCH TEAM

Professor Ross Baker Mbbs bMedsc FracP FacP FrcPaChairman, Consultant Haematologist Prof. Ross Baker is a senior consultant haematologist specialising in the management of thrombosis and disorders of haemostasis. He was a previous Director of the Thrombosis and Haemophilia Centre of Western Australia at Royal Perth Hospital. He is a member of many national and international societies for haematology, including the Australasian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, and the Asia-Pacific Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Professor Baker is currently co-chairman for the Australasian National Thrombosis Working Party and is a Clinical Expert Reviewer for the Therapeutics Goods Administration. Currently, Prof. Baker is the Chairman of the

Perth Blood Institute, the Director of the Western Australian Centre of Thrombosis and Haemostasis at Murdoch University and a senior consultant haematologist at Haematology West, Hollywood Private Hospital and Western Diagnostic Pathology. Prof. Baker has published more than ninety peer-reviewed articles, is currently the principal investigator for several clinical trials at The Perth Blood Institute and has instigated a number of multicentre international investigator initiated studies.

Dr Peter Tan Mbbs (Hons) FracP FrcPaClinical Trials Director, Consultant Haematologist Dr Peter Tan is a consultant haematologist with a particular research interest in haematological malignancies, including acute myeloid leukaemia. Dr Tan is the Director of the Clinical Trials Unit at Perth Blood Institute, where he is the principal or co-investigator on numerous clinical trials. He is also an investigator with the Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Group, where he is the co-principal investigator for the study entitled A strategy of high-dose lenalidomide in combination with epigenetic therapies for relapsed and refractory AML (ALLG AML M17).

Dr Benedict Carnley Mbbs FracP FrcPaDirector, Consultant Haematologist Dr Benedict Carnley is a consultant haematologist and a Director of the Perth Blood Institute. Dr Carnley is an active researcher and has been a co-investigator on over fifty clinical trials. Dr Carnley is currently a consultant haematologist at Haematology West, Royal Perth Hospital, St John of God Hospital and Pathology, and Hollywood Private Hospital.

Scott McGregor bPHarM (Hons) PgraddiPPHarM MsHPExecutive Officer, Clinical Trials Unit Manager Scott McGregor is a registered pharmacist with extensive experience in clinical trials and oncology pharmacy services. Scott is the Executive Officer and Clinical Trial Unit Manager at the Perth Blood Institute. Scott is also a consultant haematology pharmacist at Perth Blood Institute and Haematology West.

CURRENT CLINICAL TRIALS The Perth Blood Institute’s Clinical Trials Unit is a very active research unit, running numerous clinical trials and performing state-of-the-art research into bleeding and clotting disorders and blood cancers. They are also actively working on initiating new studies – so check out our website.. Perth Blood Institute are regularly contacted to take part in new clinical trials for improved treatments for blood disorders, as this provides Western Australians with the opportunity to access new treatments. If you or a member of your family suffers from a blood disorder and would like to be considered for participation in a clinical trial, please contact Adriana Filippou on (08) 9200 4904, email [email protected] or click below button to register online.

http://www.pbi.org.au/clinical-trials.html For more information, please go to the

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Thursday 10th March 2016 • 7.30am – 9.00amVenue • University Club of Western Australia Hackett Entrance No. 1 Hackett Drive Crawley WA 6009

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Thursday 10th March 2016 • 7.30am – 9.00amVenue • University Club of Western Australia Hackett Entrance No. 1 Hackett Drive Crawley WA 6009

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GARDENINGSUMMER POND MAINTENANCE

JENNY DAY




This is the time of year to be getting plants in your pond and lilies always make a good

addition. Summer is the season for our greatest foe, Algae. When I say algae, I don’t just mean that stringy, hair like stuff that clings to everything. Algae comes in many different forms; such as Green Spot, Green Water, Fuzz etc. We find most people have problems with Blanket weed/Hair

Algae and Green Water Algae. There is a range of treatments available, chemical or natural, which can help you keep it under control. We have a few tricks up our sleeve that may help you get your pond through the summer without too much fuss.

AERATION Oxygen is one of the most essential parts of a pond, especially during these warmer months. The warmer water holds less oxygen and it’s the time of year where your fish really need it. The best way to get the oxygen going, is to have your pump propelling water up, breaking the surface of the water, and allowing air to be mixed in. You can achieve this by either having the pump bubbling water up from the outlet, have a fountain nozzle attached to the pump or have the water moving to a waterfall. If you’re not too keen on this you can either have an aerator or provide more plants for your pond. Make sure to have your pump going 24/7, as the lowest point of oxygen in a pond is twelve at night till six in the morning.

PLANTS Summer is the best time to introduce plants into a pond, it’s the season when they are at their best. Waterlilies are perfect if you have a deeper pond that’s in full sunlight and this time of year

they are blooming and are at their brightest. Fully submerged plants, such as the Vallisneria, are great for helping to provide more oxygen in ponds and give the fish something to swim around in. Marginal plants are great for aiding filtration and provide some shade, while low growing and floating pond plants will also provide shade, but also provide habitat for frogs and wildlife.

BACTERIA Good bacteria is a must in all ponds, it helps to break down any toxic things in the pond, such as ammonia and nitrite. Giving the pond a regular dose of bacteria will not only help establish a population of good bacteria in your pond, but also help keep it cleaner, by reducing sludge and excess nutrients.

FEEDING With increased activity and growth fish will need more feeding. Choosing a good quality food will help keep things cleaner, as some standard foods contain more filler and can pollute the water more. If you find the fish haven’t eaten all of the food, it’s always good to scoop out any excess or else you will be feeding the algae.

EVAPORATION During this month you will be topping up your pond a lot through evaporation and remembering to use water conditioner will stop any chemicals from harming your fish.Courtesy of tHe pond sHop

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Volunteering - ordinary people performing extraordinary tasks to help othersThere are so many opportunities for you to help those in our communities! Call us now on 9278 9690 to make an appointment. For more information, contact:

Swan Volunteer Resource Centre (Midland) 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday (closed Wednesdays)

Ellenbrook Pop Up Volunteer Centre 9297 9600 10am-3pm, Wednesdays

[email protected] www.swanvolunteers.com.au

COMMUNITY

Western Australians are being asked to accept the hairy challenge of getting sponsored to

shave or colour their hair to help people with blood cancer this March. From small beginnings in 1998, World’s Greatest Shave is now the Leukaemia Foundation’s most important fundraiser, providing a fun way to lessen the impact of blood cancer in our community. “Today, thirty-four Australians will be given the devastating news that they have leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma, and they’ll turn to the Leukaemia Foundation for help,” said Andrew York, General Manager at the Leukaemia Foundation in WA.

The City of Swan will hold free workshops for people thinking about volunteering.

City Mayor Mick Wainwright said the no obligation Step Into Volunteering session would be particularly suited to people thinking about volunteering for the first time or those seeking different volunteer experiences. “Run by the Swan Volunteer Resource Centre (SVRC), the sessions will provide a good insight into different elements of volunteering,” he said.“We will hold multiple sessions throughout the year, with the next one scheduled for February 11.” Midland/Guildford Ward Councillor Mark Elliott said each session would help people to understand the rights and responsibilities of volunteers and the organisations where they volunteer. “They will also cover the benefits of volunteering, identifying the skills people have to contribute and how to find the right volunteering position,” he said. Step Into Volunteering workshops will be held at the Old Midland Court House, 49 Helena Street from 10am to 11am and workshops in 2016 will be held on February 11th, March 22nd, May 12th, June 21th, August 11th and October 11th. For more information or to register your attendance, call the SVRC on 9278 9690 or email [email protected]

FREE VOLUNTEERING WORKSHOPS

March 10-13Phone: 1800 500 088 #worldsgreatestshave

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hair to help people with blood cancer.

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“Getting sponsored to shave your hair is an extraordinary way to support them. The Foundation receives no ongoing government funding. World’s Greatest Shave helps us fund urgent life-saving research and gives families the emotional and practical support they need, free of charge. “When you’re healthy, it’s hard to understand the value of counselling, transport to and from chemotherapy, or being given a free place to stay during treatment if you come from the country. “But this support matters when you’re too sick to work, and financial and emotional stress levels are high,” he said. World’s Greatest Shave is accessible to people

of all ages and you don’t have to shave your head to join this iconic Australian event. “More than 150,000 people are expected to take part in the World’s Greatest Shave from March 10th-13th and they’ll do so at home, work, school and our public events,” Andrew said. “Shaving is what we’d love everyone to do, but people can colour their hair instead and guys can wax their legs or chest. “We’re also asking men who are thinking about ditching their hipster beard or mo, to make the change while supporting a worthy cause.” Whether motivated by a personal connection or the desire to help others, people who shave also help to normalise baldness, one of the most distressing side-effects of cancer treatment. “Shavers get to feel some empathy with people who don’t get a choice to lose their hair. “This is often described as an unexpected but powerfully life-changing experience by women. “Ultimately, it’s just hair. What better way to show your Aussie spirit of mateship then by deciding to lose or change your hair for a little while, to help others get through the toughest of times,” he said. Sign up now at worldsgreatestshave.com or by calling 1800 500 088.

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SPORT AND LEISURE

HORSE FIELD DAYS

WA Horse Council (WAHC) with Perth Natural Resource Management (NRM) will again

hold a series of field days.. Three events to start 2016 are: Firstly, Brookleigh, Upper Swan on Sunday 14th February 2016, secondly, Serpentine on Sunday 20th March 2016 and thirdly, Henley Brook on Sunday 3rd April 2016, The field days focus on expert presentations on understanding property management, horse health and managing the budget and have been run successfully for several years. The presenters use the Horse SA Action Planner and Horse property Management Guideline as the basis for the day and have specialist professionals take attendees through each area. There is plenty of opportunity to ask questions of the experts during sessions, at lunch time or in the Question and Answer session. The focus in this series is a question quite often asked “What should I know before buying or taking on a property to run horses” and “getting an understanding of feeding”. Our specialists are: B el i nd a Taylor – Uses the p r o p e r t y planner to lead the group though soil, pasture, weed and property / paddock management and will use case studies to highlight the issues on gaining approval to carry horses on properties.

A Local Government Rep – a Representative from Local Government has been invited to provide an overview of the Council’s environmental responsibilities to the State and current options on large animal property management. Michelle Meylan – is an eventing competitor

and Equine Nutrition specialist and product manager at Milne Feeds and will present on horse nutrition basics and feeding programs for different horse pursuits / transitions. After lunch there will be a paddock / pasture walk at the venue where Belinda Taylor will talk participants through soils, weeds, pasture types, grazing efficiency and managing pastures, traffic areas and manure. Arrive on site at 8:30am for a tea or coffee with a 9:00am start. Lunch is provided at midday with finish about 3:00pm finish. Lunch, and tea and coffee provided. Tickets cost $25 and as places are limited to fifty guests, booking is recommended. Registration is online for each event with the online booking for Brookleigh on the Trybooking website: http://www.

trybooking.com/KFDP I n d u s t r y members wanting to pre-register for the later two events can do so with Graham McAlpine at Perth NRM on mobile: 0477 066 689 or

e m a i l [email protected]. Online booking for the two later Field Days at Serpentine and Henley Brook will be released in mid-February.

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SWAN VALLEY AND REGIONAL NETWORK

Po r t l a n d jones is

very well known as an eq ues t r i a n with a horse t r a i n i n g business. W h a t fewer people know is that portland also has a phd in l i t e r a t u r e . She lives in the swan valley with her partner and three children. She has now written a novel Seeing the Elephant which has been shortlisted for the 2014 TAG Hungerford award. The book will have its official launch at the Perth Writers’ Festival in the Tropical Grove at the University of Western Australia. The event is free and takes place at 4:00pm on Sunday the 21st February. Authors Portland Jones, Laura Barnett and Aoife Clifford will be talking to Bron Sibree about their exciting new novels and the path to

INTRODUCING PORTLAND JONES

publication. Seeing the Elephant will be launched by Mr Graeme Edwards, AM. The Tropical Grove, will be well sign posted during the writers’ festival. Seeing the Elephant is about loss, redemption and memory. ‘It is 1962 and Australian Soldier, Frank Stevens, has been sent to the Vietnamese Highlands to recruit and train the local hill tribes. As the situation in the Highlands become more volatile

Frank and his Vietnamese translator, Minh, are drawn together and develop a remarkable and lasting friendship. ‘Nearly fifty years later Minh, now living in Australia and suffering with a serious illness remembers the experiences that he shared with Frank and discoveres that even amongst the traumatic memories of the past there is

consolation and joy.’

SUNDAY MARKETS RENAMEDAND REHOMED

Guildford Sunday Markets, which has been held in Guildford’s Town Hall for eleven years, is on the move.

Stirling Square will be the new home for the old Guildford Market which was held in the Town Hall from 2004 - 2015. With the much greater space available and a greater variety of markets to be held in Stirling Square a new name was thought to be needed for the re-launch and after debate and consultation chice settled on Stirling Square Markets - Guildford WA Situated alongside the Guildford Train Station, across from Guildford's main shopping strip and the soon to be up and running Guildford Hotel, Stirling Square is easily accessible for both those with pushers and in wheelchairs. The Stirling Square Market will offer a wide range of goods from handcrafted to locally produced to all things vintage, retro and upcycled. There will be live music and dancing along with guest attractions and workshops monthly as well as free children’s activities and a playground area. An example of the free workshops is Ruby Rainbow’s Children’s Face Painting from 10am to 12pm. Details are on page 37. The market will operate on the third Sunday of each month, commencing on February 21st. Dogs on a leash are permitted. Stirling Square Market are currently seeking vendors with locally produced food products to join in this exciting new venture. If you are interested, please email [email protected] for further information or ring 0449 615 059.

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SWAN VALLEY AND REGIONAL NETWORK

Duck & Hunter Open

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Just-Local will be hosting six Mastermind Sessions, along with their usual Business

Networking at The Mallard Duck on a monthly basis.

WHAT IS IT? Just-local is trialing a series of six Mastermind Sessions in our usual Just Local business networking group from February to July 2016. Each forty-five minute session will include a training component focusing on mindset, motivation and strategic planning skills vital for personal and business growth, as well as a group coaching and accountability component.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?• A monthly injection of inspiration, focus, and positive expectation for your goals• Learning, personal growth, and real tips, skills and resources for business and life• A team of likeminded entrepreneurs who support your success and have your back

COME AND NETWORK• An opportunity to network and make close connections with other local businesses• Professional training delivered by an experienced coaching psychologist and facilitator

FOCUS TOPICS1. Create your unique powerful vision, goals and action plans2. Learn about your strengths, values and habits through self-analysis3. Master the thoughts that define your reality4. Manage your emotions and experience of life5. Manifest the visualization and self-talk to spur on success6. Recap and refocus on the next milestone achievement Mastermind sessions are run by: Vanessa Thiele - DPsych (Health) MAPS CHP, Health

Psychologist and Training Facilitator at The Mallard Duck, 10 John St, Henley Brook. Sessions cost $30 per person per session for six months; 11th February, 10th March, 14th April, 12th May, 9th June and the 14th July. Sessions run from 9am-10.30am and the cost includes Networking, Mastermind session and morning tea. You do not have to register for the six sessions, each session is a stand-alone and you can go to each or all of the six. However you will get a more powerful result from attending all six sessions purely because you will have a stronger bond with the group that will be going through the sessions with you, But the training components are structured as stand-alone topics so members can go to all or just some.

TWILIGHT MARKET ON SWAN

Taylors Art House and Cafe is the perfect place to have a Twlight Market - plenty of space, shady trees, table and chairs and access to Caroline Taylor’s food. As

well as chef Caroline is the Humane Food Ambassador for the Swan Valley. Well-known Valley identity Sue Hurt chose Taylor’s last year for a highly successful market - Twilight Market on Swan - and is repeating the event this year in aid of charity. The fundraising event is for Sue’s “Living Well with CML” and “Crack Cycling” in the Ride to Conquer Cancer, and Carol and her team for Women’s Walk Weekend, all supporting the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (The Perkins) for blood cancer research. The Market in on the 5th March 2016, starting at 4pm through into the night – ending for stalls at 10.00pm but ticket holders can linger. There will be thirty stalls featuring all sorts of products, including relishes, honey, the quirky, food, coffees, teas and wine Tasting from three Swan Valley vignerons Entopia Wines, Tylers’ Vineyard and Neilson Estate Winery, all under the stars with a colourful atmosphere. Swan Magazine’s Douglas Sutherland-Bruce will be there - do go along and say hello. Entertainment will be singers from the Swan City Singers (part of Swan City Youth Choir) and Random Axe Band, who play anything from soul to Jazz. Tickets can be purchased as a donation online at www. conquercancer.org.au for $20 (Children twelve years and under are free.) Bookings are essential, call Sue on 9296 1369 or email [email protected]. There are only 300 tickets and they’re selling fast. Bring a big bag because there is always something that you come across and say ‘I would love that’.

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GET SOCIAL WITH JAY

RESOURCING A TEAMJAY CRISP CROW

Last month I was invited to be a featured speaker at an upcoming Perth event. With

fifteen highly successful, professional women in business as my co-speakers, the event aims to encourage and empower women to re-enter the workforce. My topic is the only one geared towards a different option – creating a sustainable business to ensure a healthy work/life blend. The invitation got me thinking about why I have been prosperous in this first year of business. I’ve realised it has more to do with my support system than my own talents and a change in mindset about outsourcing and resourcing. Are you a hit-the-ground running type of business owner? Do you wake up in the morning with a head full of ideas, positively gunning to begin the day? Some days I feel as if my brain has too many tabs open by 7am, but that’s how I get through the mornings. (Why won’t someone invent an ideas board for the shower? I’d buy three!) Do you notice that the more enthusiastic you are about tackling projects, the more synchronised the rest of your world becomes? My new business has meant an increase in productivity at one

day a week job and a serious overhaul of our organisational structure at home. We add to our recipe: a teenager, a tween and a toddler, soccer, netball and Kindy Dance, a crooked house on a block full of trees, a sport loving husband, a mother who visits a lot and a couple of cranky geese. Chuck a disability into the circus and the implementation of a new, sustainable business has meant the requirement of a T.L.R.

TOTAL LIFE RENOVATION In years past I have found delegation a bit of an issue. If you are like me, you find managing people difficult because you would rather just get on and do it yourself. Properly. At Midnight. Take it from someone who worked themselves into sheer unhappiness: This. Is. Not. Good. For. You. Keen not to repeat the same mistakes when

beginning my own business, I needed to formulate a plan to avoid total burnout. The answer, I’ve found, is resourcing a team to collaborate with, rather than manage. At #teamcrispycrow all the “interns” are underpaid. That’s OK, because I am related to them all. They get the jobs like hanging out the washing and vacuuming the floor, taking the toddler to swimming lessons and making school lunches. For my part, I actively ensure that I put down the laptop and talk scooters, read bedtime stories with the wrong voices and dissect twelve year old girl conversations. I am the one that remembers the Grandma’s birthdays and cook the family a dinner when we

have a shindig. I turn up to sporting events and school functions, even if it’s after hassling tired receptionists to tell me “exactly when the 100m A Division race is on” so I can nip in and out. After all, if this level of the Crisp Crow Empire falls apart, the rest is redundant. The specialists are the next layer of important resource. The accountant, the IT specialist, my Web Developer who speaks SEO, the business strategist, my VA, the writing coach, the content checker of my copy editing, the IP specialist. These guys are the guts of any operation because they are the recipients of our outsourcing. We can’t do it all. I find it important to remember how important they are to my journey (my Web Developer writes code with the ease of making a shopping list) and try to remember to thank them. All the research on Google shows that when you make a team member feel important, their productivity in relation to your business improves dramatically. In the upper echelons of your structure is you. Now in my ‘you’ there is also a husband because we are a team. For six years there was just me and I did fine, but now I share my family, dreams and life with someone, so have learnt (with some resistance!) to figure him into the equation. When he wanted to go to Uni after we just met and all I wanted to do was breed more babies and bake scones, I supported him. His essays were the most well written documents ever to be turned in. Now that I want him to shoulder some of the ‘roadie’ responsibilities so that I can build something of my own, he takes it in his stride. I am not an expert on relationships by any means and possibly I just got lucky with this one, but we have managed to work out a really good fair-trade agreement so far. So, if business is all about relationships and good relationships are built on good communication, are we doing enough to maintain them? Are we freeing up enough brainstorming in the shower, creating a bigger picture business, writing a five year plan time by offloading some of the things we don’t do as well as others? Are we cutting the mustard with the kids? I’d like to suggest that we put some of our energies into structuring ourselves, as small business owners, a fantastic team. One where you can trade ideas, skills and resources. A team you have high expectations of and who deliver with flair. Hire a copywriter. (Oh, thought I’d just throw that in there.) After all, I speak Writing, with a Social Media accent. Accounting, Google Analytics and Foundations of Business are those languages I’m pleased to receive the translation for. Brodie’s Notes style.

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ART IN THE HILLS

MUNDARING ARTS CENTRE Come in to discover the latest exhibitions and a wide range of locally made, hand crafted pieces, many of which are exclusive to the Mundaring Arts Centre

Viewing Hours 10am - 5pm Tues – Fri 11am - 3pm Sat & Sun Closed Mon & P/Holidays + 25 Dec-13 Feb

7190 Great Eastern Highway (corner Nichol Street)Mundaring WA 6073 | T: +61 8 9295 3991www.mundaringartscentre.com.au

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WEDDINGS

All photographs courtesy ofVerge Studio.

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ANNE-MARIE & ANGUSMEGAN ZIERSCH

WEDDINGS

Since the craze of Online Dating has peaked, we’ve all heard ‘that story’ about those people who found love

online, and are living happily ever after. Well, we’ve witnessed this firsthand, at the wedding of Anne-Marie and Angus. The couple first met on RSVP, and soon had their first official date at Benny’s Bar in Fremantle. They told us “We shared our first kiss and sparks flew, we spent a lot of time together after that an after a month or two we knew it was love.” When time came for Angus to pop the question, they were visiting the Melbourne Zoo. Angus had chosen the ring, and had been planning for a year! Anne-Marie says she “was quite shocked and it took a few seconds to process, (but) of course the answer was yes.” Anne-Marie and Angus pledged their vows on a beautiful, sunny day in October, at a wedding they describe as “Chic, glam, classic and modern”. Their closest friends and family gathered in Stirling Park, Guildford to celebrate, and a wonderful warmth spread through the crowd as the beaming bride arrived in her GT Limo, in a white strapless gown. Her two bridesmaids wore lavender and silver. When asked about planning their wedding, they claimed “it was overwhelming” at first. They chose their colour scheme based on Anne-Maries’ love of purple. After the engagement, they researched, attended expos, and asked friends for referrals, that made the hunt for their dream suppliers a breeze! A month before the Big Day, the couple visited the Verge Studio Girls for their pre-wedding shoot. “The Verge girls were amazing! They were so efficient, lovely and great! Couldn't have gone better and the photos were amazing!” Anne-Marie says “My favourite part would have to be the photo shoot after the ceremony, to be ourselves and have a good time with no stress! It was like we knew each other for years. I couldn’t have chosen better people for my Wedding Day.” After the ceremony, the couple had fun on their photo shoot in Guildford, before entering the Reception at the Duxton Hotel, Perth City. The couple chose a beautiful cupcake tower (Chocolate and vanilla swirl with purple icing and pearls), and had their first dance to Everything by Michael Bublé. Anne-Marie and Angus honeymooned in the USA; New York, to San Francisco, Las Vegas, San Diego and LA, before visiting Sydney and Melbourne. “It was an amazing experience.” The Newlywed’s advice for future Brides & Grooms? “Don't go with the first company you see when it comes to important things! Having a long engagement if you want a fancy wedding is a must!

Want Anne-Marie & Angus’ Wedding Style? Reception: The Duxton Hotel Accommodation: The Duxton Hotel Photographer: Verge StudioFloral Designer: Whirligig DesignsCake Decorator: Rietz TreatsMake up: Meg and EmHair Stylist: Hair By Tanya Stationery: Attagirl Design & PrintDecorator: Whirligig DesignsWedding Cars: GT LimosMusic/DJ: Holt Music

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DINING OUT

The Thoughts

of an Ageing,Balding

FoodieWILD GOOSE CAFÉDOUGLAS SUTHERLAND-BRUCE

I hear about restaurants that I should ‘try you’ll love it’ and ‘go there. Tell me it’s as bad as I

think it is’, from my readers. A lot. It’s as I always say: ‘If someone loves a restaurant, they’ll tell ten people, if they hate it, they’ll tell a hundred.’ Sometimes the restaurants are as good, or better than stated, seldom as bad, because in this competitive market bad restaurants simply don’t survive. It’s hard enough thriving if you’re good, let alone if you’re not. But when someone takes the trouble to ring me I always try their recommendations, it’s the very least I can do out of politeness, after all. One such recommendation was the Wild Goose Café in the new Noble Falls Estate in Gidgegannup. My lunchtime companion of the day, Roxy, is coeliac so I had a good look at the menu beforehand, which you can download from the website and almost every dish had the symbols (gf) against them, so everything looked good. I booked on-line, although I had to confirm by phone on the day as I got no reply, which rather defeats the purpose, but heigh-ho. It was a beautiful warm day of glorious sunshine when we arrived, sweeping up the long wooded carriageway past a fabulous 1930’s long black limousine to the huge, timber-built building. It is wonderfully impressive, cool inside with masses of gleaming wood, highly polished floors

and towering windows streaming natural light into the vast space filled with widely spaced tables. It looks and has the feel of a very posh restaurant. But it is not, it is a café with counter orders. I was once at a graduation where one of the recipients was pretty scantily dressed and I heard someone remark ‘she’s not that kind of girl, but she’s sure advertising that kind of girl.’ Ignoring the blatant sexism, this is true of the Wild Goose Café. It’s not that kind of restaurant, but at first, even second glance it seems to be. One orders at the counter, pays for it and sits down. The food is brought to you by swift, pleasant, if a trifle untrained, staff. At my age I don’t care to be called ‘mate’ by people I don’t know. If you’d like a drink from the extensive drinks list you go up to the counter and order it, pay for it, and they bring it to your table. If, later, you decide you’d like another drink, you go up to the counter, order it, pay for it and have it brought to your table. If you decide that you have room for a sweet course, you go up to the counter .... well, you’ve

got the idea, I’m sure. And the thing of it is, I’m damned if I can see why. It’s not as though they can possibly be doing it to save staff costs, the place is crawling with staff and the clientele that day were all of an age where I think they would appreciate table service. Table service also makes sense in terms of profits, since people are more likely to order another drink if asked, than trudge up to the counter from the middle of a conversation. Anyway, I’m sure they know their own business best. Onto the food, which I can say, without a shadow of the possibility of contradiction was simply superb ... for me. Now Roxy is coeliac, not gluten-intolerant so wheat is a serious

issue for her. And this is where things got a bit tricky because a lot of the dishes stated to be gluten-free turned out not to be. The rosemary and Murray River pink sea salt chips dusted with Parmesan cheese ($9), for example, that she lusted after (and they were m o n s t r o u s l y

good) had been cooked in a fryer in which

other, breaded, foods had been cooked. Roxy’s other favourite, the San Choy

Bow, had wheat-based soy sauce, so that was unsuitable and so on.

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DINING OUT

Chef, who came to the table to and nut out possible dishes was incredibly helpful and willing, but with what he had on hand Roxy was reduced to Duck paté without the crackers, but with the Muscat jelly and onion jam. It was delicious, rich and smooth, with just enough edge to be pleasant. She could also have the Olives and Chorizo ($14) and the Cheese Plate ($25) also without the crackers. This was supremely good. The mix of cheeses varies with what’s on hand, but the ones we had were a rather nice double Brie, a terrific soft blue vein and others, with the stand out being a locally-made goat’s milk cottage cheese. We had decided that we’d order a mess of entreés and share, rather than separate main meals. Although I have to say the Hot Smoked Salmon Salad ($20) looked enticing, as did the 350g Scotch Fillet with roast potatoes and a red wine jus ($42). I had what was called a ‘mini bread loaf’ ($9), but was really a ficelle (think a thin, short bagette) beautifully fresh and hot. Chef also suggested a very superior gluten-free Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Salad ($20) of the aforementioned pumpkin, caramellised shallots, feta, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and mescalin with a balsamic vinaigrette. This was out of this world, entirely delicious. Chef also produced a complimentary plate of perfectly cooked Broccollini and asparagus for Roxy to eke out her food, although frankly, we were stuffed with excellent food. We decided to forgo dessert, for obvious reasons, although I did like the look of the Honey and Rosemary Panna Cotta ($12) and settled on tea and coffee to round off the meal (Go to the counter, order the food, pay for it etc). All in all, a truly memorable meal. For me. I personally did not care for the way the service runs, but everything else was magnificent. The fabric of the dining hall, the wait-staff, the chef, the design of the food, everything was superb except for the dichotomy of perception and reality of the kind of eatery it it. But that is my problem, not theirs. I also got a glimpse into the truly horrible world of a coeliac, who’d give anything for a bacon and cheese sandwich of hot crusty bread and who are never, ever going to get it. The prices are on the high side for a country café in my opinion, while being excellent value for the kind and quality of food it is. Very Highly Recommended Indeed.

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TOODYAY

O N LY A N H O U R ’ S D R I V E F R O M T H E c i t yV i s i t w w w. t o o d y a y. c o m f o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n o r c a l l ( 0 8 ) 9 5 7 4 2 4 3 5

A V a l l e y f o r A l l S e a s o n s

CHANGING PLACES PLAN FOR TOODYAY Changing Places are clean and private facilities

that are different to standard accessible toilets, with an adult-size change table, hoist and enough space for two people to assist. This is to give people with disability more freedom to move around their community and the State. The concept of Changing Places was developed in the United Kingdom, where there are now almost 800 Changing Places facilities in public spaces, shopping centres, football stadiums and pubs.

What is a Changing Place? A Changing Place is a clean and private facility for people with disability who need extra space and assistance to manage their personal requirements. Changing Places are different from – and do not replace – standard accessible

toilets, they include enough room for two people to assist and are located near an ACROD parking bay. All Changing Places will have the same specifications, so that people who need to use them can be confident that all Changing Places will provide the same facilities and wherever possible will be available 24/7.

Who will use Changing Places? People with disability who need assistance using the bathroom, people using specialised

medical appliances and others with age-related needs are expected to use Changing Places. Changing Places will be locked and a key management system will be established to make sure they are only be available to people who

need to use a Changing Place. This will help keep the facility clean, safe and available for people who need them.

Why Changing Places are important for WA Changing Places help make communities more accessible and inclusive. People with disability will be able to go to places that are currently not accessible to them. Changing Places ensure that no one has to choose between dignity and freedom. Disability Services Minister Helen Morton revealed the locations of the specialised community bathrooms on International Day of People with Disability. In regional WA, there will be Changing Places in the Albany tourism and information hub, Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre, cities of Greater Geraldton and Mandurah, Town of Narrogin and Shire of Toodyay. Mrs Morton said that the $2 million commitment from the State Government to create a network of Changing Places, announced in May this year, was the first of its kind in Australia. "The State Government has responded to a need for facilities for people with disability who

want to travel around Western Australia and go out within their community, but are hampered by a lack of appropriate bathroom facilities," she said. "This project is a significant step forward in accessibility for people with disability and means

day-to-day activities such as shopping or going to the beach will be available to people who otherwise can't join in community life because of their bathroom needs." The Disability Services Commission is delivering the project in partnership with the WA Local Government Association and National Disability Services WA. The preferred locations were identified by more than 600 people with disability and their carers through an online survey run by National Disability Services WA . Local governments were invited to submit an expression of interest to build a Changing Place. Changing Places will be

established in metropolitan locations, including Elizabeth Quay, Yagan Square, Scarborough, Perth Stadium, the new Waterbank development adjacent to the Causeway in East Perth and the City of Cockburn. The Minister said the first Changing Place in the network to open would be at Elizabeth Quay in early 2016, with other facilities planned for construction over the next two years. More locations will be announced as they are confirmed. Changing Places aim to improve access and inclusion for people who currently can’t participate in community life because of their bathroom needs.

Manufacturer Enware has been involved in designing a Changing Place in Victoria

Disability Services Minister Helen Morton

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TOODYAY

WHO WAS MOONDYNE JOE?

Every year the Shire of Toodyay have a festival celebrating Moondyne Joe.

They do this with the entire town en feté, shows, stalls, exhibitions, street theatre, vintage cars, floozies, convicts, the 1860 Regiment, log chopping, dancing, pipe bands, a Family Fun Fair, and more, much more. But who is the cause of such a rivetting and joyous occassion? In 1853 Joseph Bolitho Johns arrived in Australia aboard the convict ship Pyrenees, facing ten years imprisonment at the Convict Establishment. He had been arrested in Wales and proven guilty of stealing several cheeses, three loaves of bread, two pieces of bacon, part of a shoulder of mutton and a piece of suet. Johns' good behaviour on the ship meant he was offered his ticket-of-leave upon arrival in Fremantle. A convict would receive a ticket of leave if they passed a period of probation with good behaviour. The ticket allowed the prisoner the freedom to seek employment, acquire land, marry, and bring family from overseas to join them. They were not allowed to leave a district without permission, carry firearms or board a ship. Once a ticket of leave prisoner completed half their sentence under these conditions they were entitled to a conditional pardon. This removed all restrictions except the right to leave the colony. Johns worked in Fremantle until the end of 1854 before receiving his conditional pardon. Sometime prior to 1860 he moved to the Avon Valley district, west of Newcastle (now Toodyay). The area was known as Moondyne by the Aboriginal people. In 1861 Johns was arrested in Newcastle for illegally branding a brumby and jailed in the Newcastle Convict Hiring Depot. The building was old and dilapidated and he easily escaped taking the horse and the Resident Magistrate’s

saddle and bridle. He was re-captured days later, and sentenced to "three years penal servitude", to be served at the forbidding Convict Establishment (Fremantle

Prison). He served his full term, receives a Certificate of Freedom and was released Around 1865 Johns was arrested again for “killing an ox with felonious intent” and sentenced to ten years imprisonment back at Fremantle Prison. He escaped three times in four months, on the last attempt breaking into Everett’s Store in Newcastle to obtain supplies for a trip to South Australia. He was recaptured only 300kms from Perth. On his return to Fremantle

P r i s o n , Johns was subjected

to one of Governor Hampton's "escape proof" cells. This was a 4' x 7’ cell lined with jarrah planks nailed to the walls with hundreds of metal studs. Three layers of bars were put on the windows and he was handcuffed, wore leg irons and was chained to the floor. Governor Hampton is reputed to have said to Johns on inspection "If you get out again, I'll forgive you." In this tiny cell Johns began to suffer physically and was assigned to "exercise"; breaking stones in

Joseph ‘Moondyne Joe’ Bolitho Johns

the main parade ground of the prison. The guards were foolishly relaxed in overseeing this work and didn’t realise, until it was too late, that Johns had chipped his way through the wall one day, escaping once again. Th i s time, “Moondyne Joe” was on

the run for nearly two years, his most successful escape yet. The name "Moondyne Joe" appeared in the press for the first time in relation to this escape, cementing Johns into Western Australian history and folklore. Governor Hampton described Joe as an "immense scoundrel" .Continued on page ...24

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THE VOICE OF SWAN HILLSPARKS AND RECREATION

FRANK ALBAN MLA

While the electorate of Swan Hills is diverse, covering the suburbs of Aveley and

The Vines (and as of the 2017 State Election, Ellenbrook), it also covers urban-fringe and more rural communities such as Bullsbrook, Gidgegannup and Wooroloo. These communities have one thing in common; they are not directly connected to the metropolitan area. Our suburbs in Swan Hills are separated by the iconic tourism destination of the Swan Valley. Our hills communities are not directly next to hubs such as Midland, and while Ellenbrook is growing and will become a larger hub for the east metropolitan region in the years to come, it still does not have all services based within, such as a hospital or Centrelink. Growing up in Pemberton, we didn’t have a lot. In terms of social activity and facilities for youth – footy, cricket and basketball were pretty much it. We loved it and it wasn’t just the on field competition, but the significant social engagement that came with it. I strongly believe that all communities should have access to facilities of the same standard, at least proportionally with regard to population. Over the past few years, I’ve concentrated on identifying communities that have had less investment in sports and recreation facilities and to advocate and assist with funding opportunities where possible.

Thankfully, the State Government has been particularly supportive of my efforts for Swan Hills and we have had a number of successes. These projects not only promote the obvious physical benefits of an active sporting interest but the social benefits as well. How many friends have

been made on a sporting field? Probably the biggest investment for the area is the Ellenbrook District Open Space precinct. Last June, Premier Barnett officially opened

the northern pavilion and playing fields, the cornerstone of an $11 million family-oriented area, in partnership with the City of Swan. $4.547 million was allocated through the Department of Sport and Recreation’s Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund, with

Premier Barnett officially opens the Ellenbrook District Open Space’s northern pavilion

Presenting the Lotterywest grant to the City of Swan for the Bullsbrook Community Centre

a further $7 million towards the Ellenbrook Recreation Centre. The area will also include southern playing fields and pavilion. The City of Swan also received a Lotterywest

grant for $500,000 to contribute to the planned construction of the Bullsbrook Community Centre in August 2015, with construction of the Centre expended to commence in 2016. The City of Swan are planning to delivery this major facility as part of a much wider upgrade to both facilities and infrastructure at Pickett Park. In the past few years we’ve managed to get work underway on a number of projects such as the change rooms at Elsie Austin Oval in Mount Helena (with $150,000 funding from the State Government), upgrades to Mundaring Recreation Centre ($3,000,000) and Morgan John Morgan Reserve (known locally as the Train Park) which is scheduled to be officially opened in March this year after receiving significant upgrades, with $80,000 in funding provided by the State Government through Lotterywest. By no means does this cover everything that is completed, in the process or being delivered, or on the cards for the future, but it certainly shows the effort that has gone into investing in our community facilities right throughout the electorate of Swan Hills.

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adequately resourced to do the best job possible to protect the local Ballajura community.” The new Ballajura Police Station will have the ability to accommodate up to thirty officers and will allow the Ballajura Local Policing Teams to be out and about in the community more to address law and order issues for Ballajura residents. We are dedicated to making communities safer and providing police with the tools they need to combat crime and anti-social behaviour. As always, keeping you in touch.

Unit 8Vale Town Centre31 Egerton DriveAveley WA 6069

Phone: 9296 7688

Email: [email protected]

NOTES FROM PARLIAMENTHON ALYSSA HAYDEN MLC

MeMber For easT MeTroPoliTan region

CONSTRUCTION BEGINSI was very fortunate to have accompanied the

Police Minister, Hon Liza Harvey MLA, to revisit the site of the new Ballajura Police Station. The return visit today was to turn the first sod and celebrate the commencement of construction of the $11 million new Police Station located at Lot 3 Cassowary Drive. I was pleased the project had been bought forward with the contract being awarded to Badge Constructions. This demonstrates our State Government’s promise to get on with the job and deliver another major election commitment for the Ballajura community.

The new Ballajura Police Station is part of the State Government’s $100 million funding allocation for new and upgraded Police Stations. Over the past eighteen months there have been seven new stations and two major refurbishments to Police stations across the State. Safety and security in the community is a high priority for our State Government. Construction of the new Ballajura Police station confirms the State Government's commitment ensuring police officers are

Sod turning on site of new Ballajura Police Station. L-R Hon Donna Faragher MLC, Minister for Police, Hon Liza Harvey MLA and Hon Alyssa Hayden MLC.

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Your Final Wordby Carol AstburyA practical guide for planning a meaningful

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Birth and death are only doors, through which we pass,Sacred thresholds on our journey.Birth and death are a game of hide-and-seek.So laugh with me, hold my hand,Let us say good-bye, to meet again soon.’THicH nHaT HanH

Death and bereavement are part of our human experience, at some stage in our lives we all

have to face this time. Death unites us in a common humanity but it is not something that can always be planned for, despite its inevitability. In Australia today, many people still find being in the presence of death frightening and unwelcome. Death is often hidden, sanitised and orderly; however, it is a far cry from the earlier days when death was ‘managed’ by men in mourning suits and women and children often excluded from attendance at the funeral.

The death of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences. The initial reaction by family and friends to the news, especially if there has been a sudden, unexpected death, is one of shock, numbness and perhaps disbelief that their loved one has died. The bereaved often find themselves entangled in a web of emotions and reactions.

Shortly after the loss, the family are interviewed by a funeral director who will ask them to make decisions about the type of funeral – burial or cremation? Religious or secular funeral service? They must select a casket or coffin; decide on floral arrangements, notices, transport - the list goes on. Memorabilia, such as photographs of the deceased, Pop’s favourite fishing hat or sports’ trophies, and three or more pieces of music are collected by the funeral director in advance of the service. The next step is to meet with a funeral celebrant or minister to. In my long experience as a funeral celebrant, I have found the bereaved family members are, at this stage, usually experiencing raw grief. They are frequently tired following the meeting with the funeral director, therefore, decisions are difficult; concentration and short

term memory diminished. Listening with compassion, the celebrant’s role is to encourage the family to recall the chronological sequence of events in their loved one’s life. The intention is to paint a picture, as accurately as possible, of the deceased’s life, including their character, personality, hopes and disappointments, achievements, interests and so forth. The celebrant will also ask whether the deceased had any favourite expressions, anecdotes, readings, poetry or literary extracts which may be appropriate for inclusion in the funeral ceremony. They will discuss fitting rituals for inclusion, such as candle lighting, offering sprigs of rosemary or placing gum leaves. Although this often proves to be a most cathartic exercise for the bereaved it can also become quite an arduous task.

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HOW WILL YOU SAY ‘GOODBYE’?CAROL ASTBURY

I have referred to the more traditional method of funeral arranging. However, there are so many options available. Perhaps we could make life a little easier for those we leave behind by recording our own life’s story and documenting our wishes regarding our own funeral. Here are a few suggestions: Select somewhere comfortable and familiar for the family and friends to hold the service. You don’t have to go to a church or chapel. I’ve conducted services in a park near the beach, on private properties in the bush, in backyards, mansions, boats and even at the Mundaring Weir Pub. Consider the various methods of disposal. Do you want to be buried or cremated? Traditional or Green Funeral where the ethos is to tread lightly, leaving a small footprint on the earth. This may be achieved in several ways. Firstly, by selecting an environmentally approved receptacle made of bio-degradable materials, for example bamboo, willow, pandanus, non-toxic cardboard. I have seen some artistically painted coffins, decorated by both the ‘owner’ and family and friends. The price is usually a great deal less than the traditional style of coffin. Secondly, decide where you want your earthly remains to be laid to rest. If we continue on the Green theme, then consider one of WA’s Natural Burial sites. You don’t have to select one of the traditional cemeteries but if you do, consider the location. If you decide on cremation, your cremains (ashes) may be interred in a cemetery or scattered on private land, beach, river, public parks, at sea – anywhere of significance to the deceased and family. Please note you will need permission from the owner of the land. Let the family know about particular friends, groups, organisations you would like to be informed about your passing. Advise the location of important documents. Who will be given care of any pets that survive you? There is certainly a great deal to think about!Courtesy of QuaLtrain austraLia

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Title: IsolationAuthor: Mary Anna EvansPublisher: Poisoned Pen Press Reviewer: Karen R Treanor

his is the ninth Faye Longchamp-Mantooth mystery, and one of the darkest yet. The usually lively archaeologist has

fallen into the Slough of Despond following the premature birth and death of her much-wanted baby daughter. She can’t find a way to deal with the tragedy, other than to dig holes obsessively all over her home island, Joyeuse. Her easy-going husband Joe hasn’t a clue what to do, other than keep on loving his desperately unhappy wife. Faye doesn’t seem to know what she’s digging for, but one day she finds a buried cache of some liquid that seems dangerous. Despite the fear that they will be required to pay for the cleanup even if

it isn’t their fault, the Mantooths have to call in the authorities. Their arrival has an unexpected silver lining of piquing Faye’s interest in something other than her sorrow. Joe’s life is complicated by the arrival of Sly, his disreputable old father, fresh out of prison for unspecified reasons. Other than being a whiz at keeping the woodpile stocked, Sly is not providing much help or support. Joe does his best to care for his and Faye’s young son and to establish some sort of connection with his father. This usually involves a daily trip to Liz’s Bar and Grill at the marina, where Sly and Liz carry on a heavy-handed flirtation headed nowhere in particular. One morning Joe and his kin find Liz floating near the dock, dead from a gunshot or drowning or both. Then a local low-life who is arrested for illegal dumping of toxic waste claims Liz was the

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11th February 2016. Maggie Dent is recognised Australia-wide for her common-sense approach to the raising of children. She is an author, educator, parenting and resilience specialist with a particular interest in the early years and adolescence. Maggie is a passionate advocate for the healthy, common-sense raising of children in order to strengthen families and communities. She has a broad perspective and range of experience that shapes her work with a great sense of humour and a depth of knowledge based on modern research and ancient wisdom Maggie is being brought to town by the Zig Zag Early Years Group with

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mastermind who ‘made him do it’. Faye is incensed; clearing Liz’s name and finding her killer suddenly take centre stage for her. Then another woman is attacked, and eyes turn to Sly Mantooth. Faye is able to give him an alibi of sorts, but clearly he will be under suspicion until that mystery is solved also. A number of complex threads run through the story: the murder, the waste-dumping, a man in search of his past, Faye’s inability to escape from hers—and then to crown it all, a terrible fire breaks out and threatens Joe and Faye’s beloved home. This is a fast-moving story with some very modern problems, as well as several as ancient as Thebes. Ms Evans manages to get into the minds of her characters to make them very real for the reader.4 1/2 stars

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LEISURETWILIGHT CONCERTS ARE BACK

HELEN GANSKA

Combine fabulous food, winning wines and marvellous music; you have the perfect

recipe for a summer twilight evening in the Swan Valley. Upper Reach Winery, the Swan Business of the Year, is holding a series of intimate Twilight Concert performances on its beautiful grounds overlooking the vines, in the Swan Valley. The Twilight Concerts have become a sell-out hit at Upper Reach with concert goers either enjoying the relaxed atmosphere with their own picnic on the lawn or the stylish dining at Broad’s Restaurant @ Upper Reach, delighting in the concerts from above. On Valentine’s weekend, Saturday February 13, the party is at Upper Reach, where Flash Nat and the Action Men, will give you a live experience like no other. From 80's soul, disco, funk, rock 'n' roll to and all your favourite hits, this will be a captivating night you don’t want to miss. On Saturday February 27, there is one of soul and Rhythm & Blues greats: An Evening of Soul with Adam Hall. Soul music from all eras; from Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye through to Justin Timberlake & Pharrel Williams. You will be up dancing from the first song. The final concert in the twilight season is Hornography, their explosive performance reminiscent of the soul train era, on Saturday March 12. . Influenced by James Brown, Sly & The Family Stone and Johnny “Guitar” Watson, these boys are bringing the funk to Upper Reach. Hornography features Perth's Danny Martin on vocals beside a power house 4-piece horn section (with all the right dance moves) and a fantastic rhythm section. These bands will be the perfect accompaniment to Upper Reach’s medal winning wines, enjoying a long, lazy summer evening, watching sunset over the vines.

This is the thirteenth year of these intimate concerts, which sell out earlier and earlier each year. Treat your partner to a really special evening and dine in Broad’s Restaurant. Anthony Broad has designed a special set menu for the Twilight Concerts. Or indulge in life’s simple pleasures, bring a picnic and sit back on the lawn while these Perth bands and Upper Reach serenade all of your senses. Upper Reach is a ‘must visit’ Cellar Door, it and Broad’s Restaurant have an impressive contemporary rural Australian look, fantastic views over the vineyard and are fully air-conditioned. At the Cellar Door you’ll meet the people who actually grow the grapes and make the wine, they’ll provide an insight into this summer’s vintage

and harvest, sharing the highs and lows with you. Upper Reach is the perfect place to relax over a platter, share small plates and enjoy a glass of wine. General Admission Tickets for the Twilight Concerts are $39; from five to 17 years is $18 and from 0-4 they are free Dinner & Concert Tickets including dinner @ Broads Restaurant $99 Gates open at 5.45pm and music plays from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. To buy tickets: www.upperreach.com.au or phone 08 9296 0078.

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The KADS Awards Night was an enormous success. The theatre was standing room

only, but no one minded the aisle view and with entertainers such as Adrian Lewis, Brittany Isaia, Licence to Sing, Neve Havercroft, The Black Chooks and Master of Ceremonies Justin Stevens, who could blame them? KADS new verandah was appropriately acknowledged and opened in style by Brian Mollan and his family, with a commemorative plaque for Liza Mollan who had worked tirelessly to raise funds for our verandah. The Black Chooks entertained us with their smooth tones and a particularly unique rendition of La Vie En Rose. Thank you, Michael Cheffins! With plenty of delicious food and libations, a tireless Front of House Crew, Sound and Lighting Crew and backstage crew, our Awards Night was a wonderful way to acknowledge and appreciate some highly notable talent in our theatre community. Even the rain decided to hold off on our lovely night. In attendance were Minister John Day MLA, President Robert Warner (DTP President), KCR Chairperson Monica Martinovich, Cr Tracy Destree-Thompson from the Shire of Kalamunda, Vice President Bob Melville and Committee Member Peter Withers from the Chamber of Commerce, A special thank you, from myself, to everyone that helped make last night such a lovely evening, without whose help and support none of it would’ve been possible. Master of Ceremonies Justin Stevens, President Les Marshall, Vice President Dee Howells, Treasurer Lesley Broughton, Box Office Manager Terry Hackett, Front of House Manager Ian Fraser, Hands on Members Anita Bound, Stephen Marr, Alexis Marr, James Glasson, Tiernan Stevens, Geoff Rumsey, Bill and Rose Weighall. Along with various President's Certificates and KADS Youth Certificates, the main Awards handed out, were as follows:

Lionel Clark Award For Best Set DesignWinner: Quartet

George and Terry Hackett Award For CostumeWinner: Picasso At the Lapin Agile

John Harris Award for Best DirectorWinner: C. Apsden Pomfret (The First Henry)

Dorothy McCarthy Award for Most Outstanding PerformanceRodney Van Gronigen (The First Henry)

Shire of Kalamunda Award for Best EnsembleWinner: Quartet

Ivor Bound Shining Star Comedy AwardWinner: Adrian Lewis

Best Supporting Role Award

ENTERTAINMENT

KADS AWARD NIGHTOLIVIA PETERS

KADS Youth Group Coordinator Christine Ellis awards the KADS students, Neve Havercroft, Leo Rimmer and Steve Ozane

Winner: Rhett Clarke

George Hackett Award For Sound & LightingWinner: Picasso At The Lapin Agile

Liza Mollan Award for Best ProductionWinner: The Rainmaker

Joan Clark Award For Best Stage ManagerWinner: Lesley Broughton

Limelight AwardWinner: Leonie Briggs

KADS Youth Awards Most Improved “Kadette”Winner: Grace Elford

KADS Youth Awards “Kadette” of the YearWinner: Neve Havercroft Congratulations everyone!

Continued from page 17 ... The name "Moondyne" is thought to have originated from Joe's hiding spot in the Moondyne Hills. Many of the settlers who knew him from this area regarded him as something of a hero for his ability to continuously evade the authorities. It is thought that people like this helped hide and feed him whilst he was on the run. It was bad timing that saw him caught again when he broke into the Houghton's Winery in the

Swan Valley for supplies. Unbeknownst to Johns the police had been investigating a drowning nearby and literally walked into him as he ran out of the winery. Upon his re-imprisonment he petitioned to see the Governor, asking him to uphold his promise of release for escaping again. To avoid losing face the Governor was forced to honour Governor Hampton’s words and Joe was released. Joe went on to marry Louisa Hearn in Fremantle and together they travelled around the state from Geraldton to Augusta, York to Southern Cross searching for work. Joe continued to be a scoundrel until his final imprisonment at Fremantle Lunatic Asylum where he died of "senile dementia", aged 71. This year Toodyay will be celebrating his life and escapes on Sunday the 1st May. Keep reading the Swan Magazine for more details.

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ENTERTAINMENT

I’m not sure what amateur theatrical companies would do if Philip King had stuck to his first love, acting, and not turned to play writing as well.

His plays are a staple of community theatre - his best known farce See How They Run is currently running at Garrick Theatre (there is a review in this issue of the Swan Magazine) and On Monday Next was recently at Marloo. He also collaborated with other writers - with Falkland Cary he wrote Big Bad Mouse and with John Boland he wrote Kads’ next production - Murder in Company. King loved acting and actors and the whole business of producing a play. Consequently a lot of his plays are set in or around the theatre - On Monday Next was one and Murder in Company is another. The plot is this: A dramatic society is assembling on the stage of a church hall to rehearse a mystery thriller under its somewhat dictatorial director Philip Stephens. Events and strains within the company more than equal those in the play. Philip's wife is too friendly with a young man of the company, a prowler is in the neighbourhood and attacks one of the girls, an unpleasant caretaker tries a little blackmail and one of the women seems to know him from the past. The rehearsal proceeds under difficulties until the mysterious death of the caretaker brings the situation of the whodunit even more closely into real life. It transpires that almost everyone might, and could, have murdered the dead man. More drama than comedy, Murder in Company is directed for Kads by Youth Theatre Co-ordinator Christine Ellis. Murder in Company runs from the 26th February to the 19th of March at the Town Centre Theatre, Kalamunda. Tickets cost $20 for week days and matinees. Saturday night performances cost $30, which includes a fish and chip supper. Tickets are available from the Lucky Charm Newsagency in Kalamunda or by ringing 9293 4746.

MURDER IN COMPANY AT KADS OLIVIA PETERS

If you go to a play and the Bishop has lost his trousers, the Village Virgin is drunk, someone's drunk, a passing stranger has been mistaken for

the Governor of New South Wales and everyone is hiding from everyone else through slamming doors it's probably an English farce. Garrick Theatre's latest offering is See How They Run by renowned farceur Philip King. Almost certainly his best-known play, King wrote a number of plays all while acting until nearly his death in 1979. See How They Run (from the nursery rhyme Three Little Mice) was written in 1944 during the Second World War as an antidote to the doom and gloom of the times. The opening night in 1945 was even interrupted by three doodlebugs landing nearby, although in true theatrical fashion, the show went on. The play is very much of it's time, the dialogue and plot lines firmly set in wartime. The vicar's wife is castigated for wearing trousers in public and waving at soldiers, alcohol is in short supply, there are German Prisoners of War and everyone sounds like Noel Coward. Garrick's production, directed by the highly experienced Lynn Devenish is true to the original, although a note about the time and setting of the play in the programme would have been useful for younger audience members (one young lass in front of me asked her boyfriend in a loud whisper 'For God's sake, why can't she wear trousers?') In farce, timing is everything, and every character should be played entirely straight. Mugging and playing for laughs or pauses in the pace destroys the gossamer fragile creation that is English farce. Devenish has a cast of mixed experience although they worked hard together. The vicar's wife was played by the delectable Jennifer Bowman; the Village Prude, Miss Skillen, by Marsha Holt; Timothy Present made a lovely Corporal Winton John Lobb a suitably po-faced Bishop of Lax. See How They Run runs until the 13th February at the Garrick Theatre, 13 Meadow Street, Guildford. Tickets cost $20 ($17 concession) and can be obtained by ringing 9378 1990 or emailing [email protected].

Miss Skillen (Marsha Holt) is feeling the worse for wear, with Ida (Jenny Trestrail), Mrs Toop (Jennifer Bowman) and Simon

Magill as the Rev Toop.

LIFE IN THE FARCE LANEDOUGLAS SUTHERLAND-BRUCE

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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. - Helen keller

THEATRE REVIEW

Sense and Spontaneity has been produced for Fringe World 2016 by the Western Australian

group, Ellandar Productions. This one hour show, which is suitable for all of the family, has had sell-out seasons at both the Fremantle Festival 2014 and the Fremantle Heritage Festival 2015. These sensibly priced performances can be seen at 6.00 pm in the Dutch, all-wood ‘Shambles Tent’, situated opposite the Blue Room complex, above the car park entrance and next to the WA State Records Office in the Perth Cultural Centre. Whether you are an avid reader, TV viewer, a cinema fan or a theatregoer, Jane Austen is a major drawcard. The audiences love to soak in the luscious costumes and the innocent lifestyle. By great demand, Esther Longhurst and Jessica Messenger bring you this delightful show for the third time. With every show in the past being sold out, there were bound to be a few disappointed punters this time too. The show’s lighting and sound were smoothly operated by Mistress Amanda Ash. The two exuberant stars are both Western Australian Theatresports™ champions, a much coveted title requiring a special skill and style of acting. Completely unscripted, this talented couple improvise many well-known scenes from the works of Austen.

To Handel’s music The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Mesdames Esther Longhurst and Jessica Messenger made

their entrance to rapturous applause. After asking the audience a few questions about Jane Austen, a young lady was selected from the audience and asked about a love affair she has had – not too probing. The actors tucked the facts away in their minds for use later. Using a basic, typical structure or story thread of an Austen book, the story was told. The actors cleverly built up the characters and the story achieved a rich depth as the show progressed. This was spontaneity at its best. With numerous bonnets and hats the nineteenth century story unfolded.

Whacky props were used in this fast moving show. There were even a couple of real tears from Miss ‘Felicity’ Longhurst when her love (a special appearance last night of Mr Spontaneity, Glen Hall) left her for other shores. It was obvious that the actors had an excellent knowledge of the Austen books, the numerous abandonments, grave diseases and the lavish dinners and balls. The double-entendres and puns were numerous. They covered all the moods, from passion to humour – and there were plenty of belly laughs. Great entertainment from a talented team.

T he Existentialist’s Survival Guide for Australia was, despite looking like a title

invented by an English PhD student, scripted by Bavarian born, Russya Connor. Russya has been a Fremantle resident for several years, living a diverse existence as an award-winning theatrical actor, an accomplished performer in short films, a trained dancer and international director. She has also directed the controversial, all-female Euthalia Ensemble. Here Russya performs and directs her own, semi-autobiographical, one-man show, upstairs in the magnificent, newly-restored, heritage National Hotel, 98 High Street in Fremantle. The venue has a performance space that is accessible by wheelchairs, licensed bar facilities and great food. The fifty-five minute performance has ‘curtain up’ each Thursday at 9.00 until 18th February.

After her early life in the Black Forest, Russya thought that the Aussie wildlife – snakes and bugs – would be the biggest task to be faced over here; however, it was the people who were totally different. Their lifestyle and set attitudes caused the most confusion, adaptation and distress. Here, in song and with wonderful anecdotes, she feistily offers her version of ‘Australia for Dummies’. The free advice from this untamed and vivacious mind

being broken down into eight groups. You may wonder what is funny about a normal Aussie couple, well Russya gave us plenty of belly laughs showing us what we are REALLY like and how others see us.

Sadly, this professional and highly entertaining actor hit the night from hell. She arrived on the stage promptly, only to find that she had the worst sound engineer that I have ever encountered. How difficult is one microphone and two speakers? The sound fader was raised and as soon as the performer spoke 200 decibels blasted everyone in the place. The sound was turned down quickly, and then it was found that the operator had only plugged in one of the two stand speakers. After three attempts, the other was up and going. However, the two speaker stands were pointing directly at the microphone, so the feedback howl around was ridiculous. The audience fixed this for him, by rotating the stands to face the audience, but there still was a bit of ringing to the sound. This was because there was a speaker at the rear of the stage, ceiling height, facing directly into the microphone. Sorry no excuse. Russya was magnificent, performing flawlessly, when, most unfortunately, a middle-aged lady in the audience collapsed directly in front of the stage, requiring assistance for ten minutes. Russya and the punters were most sympathetic, but it meant that Russya had to warm up the audience again, and pick up her story thread. These situations happen and in less talented hands this could have ruined the show. A very clever script, filled with strange observations on what many Aussies think is normal life. The many nationalities present cheered with the acute studies of the Freo locals.

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ENTERTAINMENT

KOOKABURRA FEBRUARY PROGRAMMEBring your picnic basket and enjoy a meal

under the stars before the show. Blankets and cushions advisable if cool...

Alex And Eve [M] (Aust) ComedyScreens: Fri 12th, Sat 13th, Sun 14th FebruaryDirector: Peter AndrikidisStarring: Richard Brancatisano, Andrea Demetriades, Zoe Carides, Ryan O’Kane, Tony Nikolakopoulos As star crossed lovers whose parents forbid them to marry. Alex is a handsome school teacher in his mid thirties and his parents want him to marry a good Greek girl. Alex falls hopelessly in love with the gorgeous Eve, a lawyer, whose parents are Lebanese Muslim. Like oil and water, the two should never mix, only how can they stop themselves falling in love?

Learning To Drive [M] (US)Screens: Fri 19th, Sat 20th, Sun 21st FebruaryDirector: Isabel Coixet

Starring: Patricia Clarkson, Ben Kingsley Jake Weber, Grace Gummer As her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with marriage troubles of his own. In each other’s company they find the courage to get back on the road and the strength to take the wheel.

Phoenix (M) Germany Drama Screens: Fri 26th, Sat 27th, Sun 28th FebruaryDirector: Christian Petzold Starring: Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld Auschwitz survivor Nelly, recovering from facial surgery after being badly injured, tracks down her husband Johnny who, failing to recognise her but seeing a resemblance, asks her to take on the identity of his late wife, hoping to secure her family’s inheritance. Excellent reviews.

Youth (MA15+) US Drama Screens: Fri 4th, Sat 5th MarchDirector: Paolo Sorrentino Starring: Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel,

Rachel Weisz Retired composer and conductor, Fred, is on holidays in the Swiss Alps with his friend and Director, Mick, when he is asked by the Queen to conduct again, despite his intention of never resuming his musical career. Brilliantly crafted study of age, memory, love and yearning.

Parkerville Amphitheatre: Sets, Bugs & Rock N Roll (Aust)Screens: Sun 6th March.Directors: Jenny Crabb, Susie Conte Explores the events and the people involved with the brainchild of artistic visionary John Joseph Jones. Back by popular demand.

Carol (M) UK/US Drama/Romance Screens: Fri 11th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th MarchDirector: Todd HaynesStarring: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara Set in New York in the 1950s, tells the story of the burgeoning relationship between two very different women, one a housewife in a privileged, loveless marriage and the other a department store employee with dreams.

Program Info Line 9295 6190Email: [email protected] Web Page: www.kookaburracinema.com.auGates Open: 6.30pm Adults: $15 Children: $10 Show Starts: 8pmFreshly Brewed coffee at the Kiosk

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STYLE BY KIRSTYHOW TO STYLE YOUR MAN WITHOUT ANY TEARS

KIRSTY NOAKES

He’s beautiful. You love him. He cares for you and for your children. He works hard. And

sometimes, even still, he makes you laugh out loud. But why does he have to wear that damn Metallica t-shirt every time you go to your parents for dinner? Do you have to burn those jeans to get them off him? And how have those wretched shoes not walked out of the house by themselves?! You can restyle your man without him even knowing. It’s all about little changes that he will completely love. It’s not his fault he doesn’t know how to shop. No one really taught him. And to be honest, he doesn’t really want to know. He’s so ok if you do it for him. Here’s a brief guide to help you style your guy in a way that doesn’t change who he is but enhances all his best qualities.

Style Personality Like women, all men have a style personality. It’s intrinsic to who he is. Have a think about your man and what his current style personality is. Our Aussie men are usually Casual, Classic or Rugged. Don’t try and take him out of his style personality. Stay within it, but just ‘dial it up’ a bit.

Body Shape His body shape will tell you the shape of clothes that will suit him best. We know that for women we’re all after that perfect hourglass. For men the desired shape is a trapezoid, which is narrower at the waist than at the shoulders. So if your man is a triangle, rectangle or oval shape, then buy clothes to correct his shape to trapezoid. For example, if he is a triangle then buy

shirts with attention

at the shoulders (stripes, colour blocking, etc.) and jackets

with structured shoulders. This will balance out his upper body.

Shirts The correctly fitted shirt will make all the difference for your man, and here’s how to do it: Classic Fit: Suits those who prefer a comfortable fit. It has a generous cut in the body and sleeves allowing a comfortable feel with a boxier shape. Slim Fit: Suits trapezoids and inverted triangles. Don’t hurt the feelings of an oval or a triangle by accidently bringing one of these home. Modern Contemporary Fit: Sits in between Classic and Slim fit and is slightly tapered at the waist. Always look at the back of your men’s shirt. Pleating in the yoke will tell you it’s roomy through the body and seams down the back will tell you it’s more fitted and slim.

Pants If you’re not sure about pants fit, stick with a straight leg. Menswear doesn’t have the

variety of waist heights that women’s wear does, so you’re pretty safe sticking with a straight leg. Don’t go too trendy with skinny jeans or low crutches if he’s not that way inclined. Smarten up his denim wardrobe with black jeans or jeans with cool details, whilst remaining masculine and true to his style personality.

Jackets Most men will benefit from a beautifully shaped jacket, but if your man has an oval body shape then a straight cut will suit him best.

Colour Men are just as susceptible as women to looking washed out in the wrong colours, probably even more so because they can’t cover up with concealer and foundation. Without going into too much detail, if your man burns in the sun and has pale skin tones then he’s probably a ‘cool’. If he tans in the sun and his skin tones are olive he’s a ‘warm’. Keep your cool man in blue undertone colours like blue, purple, grey and cool greens. And keep your warm man in earthy undertones of burgundy, beige, brown, tan, khaki and warm reds. To finish the look get him some stylish, casual shoes. A couple of pairs so that he can start to mix and match for himself – you’ll be surprised how much he enjoys it in the end. Pop in a couple of really cool t-shirts as layering pieces and some cargo shorts for comfy days and he’ll be loving his new look as much as you are! My ‘go to’ stockists when I’m styling my male clients are GStar for jeans and t’s, Zara Men for, well, everything, and Myer for corporate wear and amazingly cool things by Ben

Sherman and even Maddox. Once you’ve filled his wardrobe with these new and flattering pieces he’ll forget he even owned that Metallica t-shirt. Just remember to check it for autographs before you throw it out… Perhaps it might be worth something one day after all! Happy Valentines!

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MAKING SENSE OF RENEWED GLOBAL VOLATILITYSTEVE BLIZARD

FINANCE

Since the start of the year, over 8.2 trillion dollars has been wiped off the value of global

equities. US stocks have endured a steeper first-week decline in 2016 than in any year since before the First World War. Market volatility drove the MSCI World Index of leading shares down eight percent in January, similar to degree of decline often seen during systemic crises, such as the 2008 Lehman Brothers collapse or the 2001 dot.com bust. Unfortunately China has taken a large part of the blame for the volatility that has hit markets so far this year.

CHINA STOCKS SUFFER WORST MONTH SINCE 2008

Chinese stock markets have posted their worst monthly performance since the height of the 2008 global financial crisis. While gaining somewhat over the past week*, both the CSI300 and Shanghai Composite indexes are nursing hefty losses of more than 20pc for the month of January. Investor selling over the past month has been linked to a weakening in the Chinese currency, and a change in sentiment regarding poor industrial results. In response, the People's Bank of China has pumped out 690 billion yuan in an attempt to avoid a liquidity crunch.

NEGATIVE INTEREST RATES In a stunning move this month, the Bank of Japan has implemented a Negative Interest Rate Policy (NIRP) in attempt to prevent currency hedge funds from aggressively shorting the Japanese Yen, along with the Chinese Yuan. A negative interest rate is where Central banks adopt the unconventional policy of charging “negative” interest. So instead of receiving money on deposits, depositors must pay regularly to keep their money with the bank. Theoretically this should give banks more incentive to lend money more freely and businesses and individuals to invest, lend, and spend money rather than pay a fee to keep it safe.

FEARS OVER CHINESE HARD LANDING OVERDONE

Simon Wu, Chief Investment Strategist with Premium China Funds says that the current panic selling shows fears over a hard landing in China, as well as doubts that the country has to depreciate the renminbi [Chinese Yuan] to boost growth. However Wu believes that the extreme pessimism over China is overdone. While he acknowledges that China's economy has weakened substantially, with fatigue in the "old economy" sectors, Wu also sees signs of stabilisation.

New economic indicators such as movie box office, the number of airline passengers, auto sales and 4G mobile subscriptions all pointed to an expanding "new economy" in China last year. Also, the contribution of real tertiary output to China's economic growth has increased to close to sixty percent in the first nine months of 2015. As the government pushes ahead with the necessary reforms, the "old economy" sectors will continue to drag on China's growth, which he says maybe the price to pay for a more sustainable economy in the long term.

POLICY EASING EXPECTED TO STEP UP Wu believes the recent adjustment of the renminbi is more about the dollar strength than the renminbi weakness. The renminbi has weakened against USD, but the trade-weighted index remains largely stable. Wu says that China needs relative currency stability to avoid financial panic and maintain confidence in its policy, and it is not in its interest to substantially devalue the trade-weighted exchange rate, although the renminbi may become increasingly decoupled against the USD. Wu says that allowing the renminbi to fall against the dollar helps pave the way for further monetary easing by the central bank. This is unconnected to a big competitive devaluation to boost exports as China's export growth has actually been holding up better than some Asian countries which have devalued their currencies. Wu expects Chinese monetary policy to stay accommodative in 2016 and the central government is anticipated to step up fiscal effort to stabilise the economy.

CHINA NOT THE PRIME CULPRIT But the focus on China maybe misdirected. According to Kerr Neilson, founder and chief investment officer of Platinum Asset Management, the prime culprit is that developed markets that are overvalued.

In a recent note to clients, Neilson said that while the media is likely to cast China as the current instability in markets, China had come to the rescue of the global economy by providing credit in the three years after the GFC, and in doing so, provided respite for the rest of the world. With prices having already declined forty percent across emerging markets (including China) since 2011, current poor investor sentiment has already been well expressed in their share prices. However Neilson highlights that China has exposed stock valuations in developed markets. He says that China’s “underutilised factories will try to find markets abroad with deflationary effects on prices and this will wash across broad categories of products (companies) via weaker profits and in pure commodities, weak demand and prices.” That’s a threat to western stock markets, Neilson says. Investors may finally be heeding the warning, as the key 200 and 320 day moving averages charts for the US S&P500 have just been breached to the downside. Amazon and Netflix have lost more than a quarter of their value over the past five weeks, while LinkedIn plunged forty-four percent on the 5th of February. But that doesn’t mean that stock picking is dead. Quite the contrary, Neilson says. Platinum has been “ever more cautious as to the type of companies we wish to hold and the valuations we are prepared to accept”, he says. That has raised the firm’s cash holdings in its funds. And he has been leery of US market valuations with Platinum “shorting it as additional protection.” In other words he’s been making money as US stocks fall. So while renewed volatility can be a “wait and see” for retirees, investing with pro-active fund managers can create marvellous opportunities for younger investors with a long-term horizon. Courtesy of roxburgH seCurities* written on the 8/2/2016

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HISTORICDAY

AS ELIZABETH

QUAY OPENSGLENNYS MARSDON

THE IDLERThe Idle Thoughts of an Idle Mind

No self-respecting Perth resident could let the historic date of January 29, 2016 pass by

without at least one reference to the opening of Elizabeth Quay. Dubbed a ‘one in a hundred year event’ there was a lot to ponder about. Friday the 29th signalled the end of four years of construction. No more endless lines of trucks transporting sand away from the site, we were finally going to see what lay behind the bordered up façade. Four hours before the public would be allowed into the quay for the very first time, the Swan River was calm. A pod of dolphins swam by playing in the wake of the river surfcats, no doubt they’d already slipped through security and checked out the new inlet. As I looked out at the new footbridge marking the entrance to the quay, I was reminded of the powerful Indigenous deity, the Rainbow Serpent. Said to be one of the oldest continuing religious beliefs in the world, it’s snake and rainbow like shape is often associated with a serpent moving across waterholes bringing life to empty spaces. The serpents control over our most precious resource, water, has led to the credence that without the

serpent our lands would dry out. As I pondered this I also considered whether said Rainbow Serpent, like most young West Australians, had ever made the pilgrimage to mother land England. Did he/she (the sex of the

serpent is ambiguous, let’s say she), did she join a 12 day Contiki tour that slithered on up to bonnie Scotland? In the wee small hour of a misty May morning, nine months prior, was she enchanted by a local lad going by the name of Loch Ness. Beguiled by his melodic accent, mysterious air, impressive length and girth did she submit, only to have him vanish moments later, and develop illusive tendencies, particularly when child endowment payments were due? The rhythmic shape of the new bridge suggests no need for a paternity test, it’s clearly an offering from

their loins … if snakes and serpents have loins that is. But I digress.

The $440million dollar development is being spruiked as an ‘era that sees the city linked to the river’ as it was many years ago. According to Premier Colin Barnett this is ‘a historic weekend in Perth’s life ... the beginning of a new era for Perth ... a change to our city for the better.’ Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi described the development as ‘a new face for Perth, it’s like a brand new city. The LED lights bring back the brand of Perth as the ‘City of Lights.’’ Looking at the joy on the faces around me I pondered … Elizabeth Quay looks set to become a popular destination for residents and tourists, especially once all the outlets are in place. Given the laughter and excitement of the people around me, why on earth did our forefathers reclaim the land all those years ago. Here’s hoping they didn’t know something about the area that we don’t? The Rainbow Serpent is also said to manifest thunder and lightning when angry. Considering the downpour the day after the opening, does she also know something we don’t? Maybe she just didn’t like some of the negative reviews printed in the paper. Make sure you get down to Elizabeth Quay while the Fringe Festival is on.pHotograpHs by LesLey dewar and LesLie Herbert

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KAISER AND KAURI

Did you know that all animals adopted through SAFE come with a lifetime guarantee so if for

any reason they are no longer able to stay in your care, we will take them back without hesitation. Kaiser and Kauri are two beautiful dogs who have found their way back to SAFE due to their family moving overseas and being unable to take the animals with them. These amusing best buddies started out their SAFE journey in Karratha as puppies and, through our branches working together, were rehomed in Newman. They are now looking for a new permanent home, preferably together. Three-and-a-half year old Kaiser and four-year-old Kauri are very tolerant and loving with children. They are used to a lot of human company and because of the heat in Newman where they’ve lived, spend 90% of their time indoors. They are full of personality and if there’s food involved, will do anything for you! Kaiser is knee height and weighs twenty-four kilos. He loves to lick the baby, to run and to bark

at the rubbish truck! In fact, if anyone comes to the door, he’ll bark so would be great as a watchdog for a family. Wherever you are in the house, that’s where he’ll be. And in the morning, he’ll jump up on the bed and lick your face because that’s what he was allowed to do as a puppy. Kauri is knee height but a big girl, weighing about twenty-six kilos. She does “the dinner dance” if you ask her “Do you want food? Do you want food?” - she jumps up and down, does doughnuts, and waggles her bottom. She plays chasey with the toddler and is so devoted that she will follow you everywhere in the house - even to the toilet! Daily exercise keeps Kaiser and Kauri happy and calm. They walk well on and off lead, have good recall and love to play with other dogs. If you let them loose, they run non-stop and play with each other or other dogs. At night, they will both put their lovely big faces on your knee while you’re watching TV. They’ll roughhouse each other when playing outside but sleep together all

Volunteering - ordinary people performing extraordinary tasks to help othersThere are so many opportunities for you to help those in our communities! Call us now on 9278 9690 to make an appointment. For more information, contact:

Swan Volunteer Resource Centre (Midland) 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday (closed Wednesdays)

Ellenbrook Pop Up Volunteer Centre 9297 9600 10am-3pm, Wednesdays

[email protected] www.swanvolunteers.com.au

night on the floor at the foot of the bed. Kaiser and Kauri are desexed, microchipped and vaccinated. If you’ve got the time to spend with these two best buddies email [email protected] or phone (08) 9185 4634. SAFE is a not for profit organisation that saves rehomeable animals from euthanasia. We have twelve branches around the state and are always in need of donations to pay vet bills. If you’d like to donate, information can be found on:http://www.safe.asn.au/How_to_help/Donate.html Have you considered volunteering? We have volunteers working effectively from all over the country performing all sorts of tasks. Our overheads are kept small as we rely on volunteers to care for the animals, take photographs, write profiles, co-ordinate photographers and profilers, do website content management, write stories for publications, do public relations and administrative work. At the moment we're particularly in need of fundraisers and marketers to raise funds to pay vet bills - every rescue animal has to be desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. We’d love to welcome more foster carers in Perth who we can fly animals to from our remote branches. Fostering is a vital role as it provides rehabilitation, training, caring and loving of animals to prepare them for their new lives with permanent owners. People with writing skills who are confident to interview foster carers can make a valuable contribution by writing captivating, honest profiles of pets needing rehoming. If you’d like to make a difference and join our team of volunteers, please email [email protected] or phone us at SAFE Karratha at (08) 9185 4634.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Glen Forrest GroupEvery Monday evening We meet at 7.00pm at the Glen Forrest Uniting Church, Mc Glew Rd, Glen Forrest. Call Dermot 0488 905 211 or John 0448 074 536 or the Perth Office (all hours) 9325 3566.

AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOC. Discussion groups, guest speakers, morning tea. Free breastfeeding counselling. Expectant mothers, mothers, babies and children welcome. National Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 686 2686 is a 24 hour 7 days a week service.

Swan/Mundaring Group meets every Monday, 9:30-11:30am at the Gumnuts Family Centre, 8 Mudalla Way, Koongamia. A qualified ABA counsellor is present at each meeting to give confidential information and support on breastfeeding issues. Contact Natalie 9572 4971.

Kalamunda Group meets fortnighly on a Thursday, 9:30-11:30am at the Maida Vale Baptist Church, Edney Road, High Wycombe. Contact Jenny 9252 1996.

Northam Group meets each second Tuesday of the month at the Bridgeley Community Centre, Wellington Street, Northam 10am to Noon.Fourth Tuesday each month at Toodyay Playgroup, Stirling Terrace, Toodyay. Noon to 2pm. Please phone Louisa 9574 0229.

HILLS CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP1st Wednesday of each month Hilltop Grove Estate, 1645 Jacoby Street, Mahogany Creek. Morning tea provided, between 10.30 - 12.00 noon.Enquiries Terina 9572 1655.

THE HILLS CHOIRMonday Evenings Do you enjoy singing and joining with others to make beautiful music? Come and join the Hills Choir. We meet from 7.30 to 9.30pm at the Uniting Church on Stoneville Road, Mundaring. Contact Margie on 9295 6103 for further information.

SWAN VALLEY SQUARES – ELLENBROOKEvery Friday Night Modern Australian Square Dancing from 8.00 pm – 10.00 pm Woodlake Community Hall, 1 Highpoint Blvd, Ellenbrook. Friendly, fun and low cost. No previous experience necessary. All Welcome. Contact Greg Fawell 0417 912 241 or www.swanvalleysquares.weebly.com

STIRLING SQUARE MARKETThird Sunday of every month At Stirling Square, Corner of James and Meadow Streets. 9am - 3pm. Situated in the heart of Guildford, within five minutes walking distance from the Guildford Train Station, a visit to the Stirling Square Market is sure to please.

With a diverse and unique array of locally handcrafted products and produce, there will be something of interest for all. From garden ornaments, homemade jams and relishes to handmade soy candles, cards, bags, cushions, children’s toys, bears, baby and children’s wear. Individually designed and crafted glassware, jewellery and beautifully made wood products and so much more to tempt you. Make a day of it, stroll around the markets and then take the time to wander about the heritage listed town of Guildford. Enjoy a picturesque Heritage Walk Trail or pay a visit to the antique, art and craft shops along the cafe strip. Enquiries: Bromwyn, 6278 4252.

MORRIS DANCINGAll welcome. It’s like bush dancing, with sticks and bells. It’s aerobic exercise and great fun!Tuesdays 7-9pm practice, Guildford Town Hall, cnr James St and Meadow St, Guildford. And drinks later at the Woodbridge Hotel with live Irish music For more information please contact:Christine Hogan: 9279 8778Email: [email protected]: madtattersmorris.Myclub.Org.Au

BASKERVILLE FAMILY PLAYGROUP - EMPTY SESSION – Friday Mornings Baskerville Family Playgroup has a free session on Friday mornings in a ‘ready to play’ facility, great toys and resources as well as a fenced playground. Set in lovely rural surrounds, at Baskerville Memorial Hall, Baskerville. Normal playgroup costs apply. ($25 per family/term, $30 annual insurance fee to Playgroup WA)Phone 9296 1976 or 0419 922 791 or check our webpage www.swanvalleycommunitycentre.com

MUSTARD SEED - DISCOVERING COMPUTERS Mustard Seed is a non-profit organisation and caters for all aspects of everyday computing. Ability levels from beginners onwards. Do you want help with Windows 10? Have an iPad and don’t know what it will do? We can help. Cost is $3 per session. To gain a place enrol now. Forms and information are available. Phone 9299 7236 or 0416 815 822 or E. [email protected]

ELLENBROOK COMMUNITY WEIGHT LOSS CLUBEvery Wednesday evening We meet from 6.45pm to 8.00pm at the Woodlake Community Hall, Meeting room 1. Highpoint Blvd, Ellenbrook. Friendly support group and low cost. Male and females of all ages welcome. Contact Shirley 9276 7938 [email protected].

SWAN WOODTURNERS GROUP The group meets in the rear hall of The Senior Citizens’ Centre, The Avenue, Midland, at 1-00pm.

on 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Tuesday, and at 7-00pm. on 2nd Tuesday of each month. A demonstration and cuppa are the norm. Men and Women are welcome. Enquiries to Ted 9295 4438.

TALKING HORSESWednesday evenings 6:00pm The WA Horse Council equestrian radio program is now in its seventh year. The programme is broadcast on the Community Radio Station 91.3 SportFM. To ensure that your club, event, breed or business gets coverage, call Diane Bennit 0409 083 617.

SWAN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTREMonday Mornings The Art Group meets at Baskerville Hall from 9am – 12pm for just $5.00 per session. The group leader is Gilly, she can help and advise with most media. Feel free to come and have a look and meet our local artists – they are a very friendly lot, new members welcome!For more information call 9296 1976 or email [email protected]: www.swanvalleycommunitycentre.com.

TUESDAY BADMINTON CLUBTuesdaysJoin us for Social Badminton from 9am - 11am at Brown Park Recreation Centre. Beginners Welcome. Contact Miriam 9274 5058.

SWAN HARMONY SINGERS WednesdaysCome and sing with us! Swan Harmony Singers is a community choir that meets, 7-9pm, to sing music ranging from jazz to pop, plus the occasional classic. No auditions. Join us at the Salvation Army Church Hall, 371 Morrison Rd, (opposite Swan View Primary School), Swan View. Enquiries: call Anna on 9299 7249, or Chris on 9298 9529 or 0435 062 728.

ELLENBROOK AND DISTRICT MENS SHED InC. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday We are open at 4 Transit Way Ellenbrook from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Potential members can turn up on those days and there will be someone to explain what we do and give membership details. Annual fees are low and members can do their own thing, participate in projects for the community or simply just come in for a chat and a cuppa. We are considering extending our days to include Saturdays or evenings if there is enough interest.

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