WHAT’S
APPENING no.59 // JUN-AUG 2014
Wanneroo Town Centre 03
Latest Ward Updates 06
Art Award Winners 15
Welcome to the winter issue of What’s Happening, the magazine for residents of the City of Wanneroo.
This level of growth brings great opportunities as well as many challenges, including high demand for rail and road infrastructure, community facilities, programs and services.
As Mayor I am proud to say that the City continues to grow at an incredible rate, with 8,000 new people joining our community each year. We are in fact one of the fastest growing local government areas in Australia.
What’s Happening highlights just some of the work that the City is doing in these areas on your behalf. The revitalisation of the Wanneroo Town Centre continues to progress well and several projects are close to completion, such as the new ECU Health Centre on
Dundebar Road which will be a valuable facility for the local community. In the south, Hainsworth Centre in Girrawheen has been beautifully renovated, in response to community feedback. Please take the opportunity to visit the centre, which runs a number of excellent community programs for all ages. We’ve seen coastal restoration works taking shape at Quinns Beach while in the north Yanchep is a hive of activity, including
works on Brazier Road and Lagoon Drive. Please remember that you, our community, are the eyes and ears of the Council. Should you come across any issue that you feel needs our attention, or if you would like to provide feedback on a City service or program, please do get in touch. We are here to help you. I look forward to seeing you out and about in the community. Tracey Roberts JP, Mayor
Customer relations a top priority More than 80 per cent of customer enquiries are being handled at the first point of contact thanks to the establishment of a new Customer Relations Centre at the City of Wanneroo. The Centre is made up of a team of Officers located at the Civic Centre and Clarkson Library, undertaking in person, telephone, email and written correspondence responses to customer enquiries. The new Customer Relations team handle all phone, email, written and social media enquiries and
administration functions on behalf of many of the City’s service units.
Providing immediate answers to questions
This means the City delivers better customer service by:
Handling peak seasonal demands without impacting the level of service received
Offering a clear and simple point of access Improving the consistency and quality of service Eliminating or reducing form-filling and lengthy wait for customer responses Reducing the incidence of repeated or wasted customer contact
From July 2013 to April 2014, the Customer Relations Centre has been busy handling: • 110,938 phone calls • 26,899 emails This has resulted in measurable improvements with customer satisfaction.
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Cover: Mayor Tracey Roberts with City of Wanneroo Art Award winner Jeremy Kirwan-Ward.
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Wanneroo Town Centre revitalisation underway Residents and visitors to Wanneroo would have noticed a number of changes taking place within the Town Centre which will serve the local community for many years to come. 2014 also marks the 5th birthdays of the Wanneroo Library
and Cultural Centre and the redeveloped Wanneroo Aquamotion, two key aspects of the Wanneroo Town Centre revitalisation. Below are some key projects currently underway.
ECU Health Centre a boost for the community The four-level office style ECU Health Centre on Dundebar Road is fast taking shape, with practical completion on schedule for mid-year. Internal fit out and occupation is on track to occur throughout August and September, with the building operational in October. The $22 million project will provide much-needed health services to the region, offering general practitioner, nursing and midwifery services to the community whilst providing teaching and research opportunities for ECU students and staff. It is also proposed to deliver allied health services such as clinical psychology, physiotherapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy, nutrition and exercise physiology, along with Indigenous health and visiting specialist services.
Deputy Mayor Dot Newton and Crs Frank Cvitan and Dianne Guise are looking forward to the benefits the new ECU Health Centre will bring to the community.
Wanneroo Road Streetscape Work is almost complete on the Wanneroo Road streetscape upgrade, which included landscaping of the median strip and verges between Noonan Drive and Church Street.
The $1 million project was fully funded by a State Government grant.
The median strip was completed at the end of April, in coordination with intersection works at the shopping centre.
Civic Centre extension Councillors have approved a proposed extension to the City of Wanneroo Civic Centre. The existing building is struggling to accommodate current staff numbers, already exceeding the number of employees it was designed to house. Several measures have already taken place in a bid to address the lack of space, such as turning community function rooms into office space and moving staff off-site. The plans include a new multi-storey office building, lettable office space and car parking facilities. The new extension will compliment the Town Centre improvements.
Verge streetscaping is nearing completion on the approaches to the town centre.
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A step forward for Yanchep Active Open Space
City’s proposal rests with State Government Following years of negotiations, the City of Wanneroo recently signed a deed of agreement for the Yanchep Active Open Space with the Yanchep Beach Joint Venture.
next two years while the State Government’s Department of Sport and Recreation is contributing an additional $1.75 million in grant funding.
Whilst further progress now rests in the hands of the State Government, the signing represents a step forward for the proposed sporting facilities project.
“This complex is desperately needed because there are simply not enough playing fields in the Yanchep area,” Mayor Roberts said.
The complex will feature two full size ovals serviced by a sports amenities building, including changing rooms and a kiosk, and is budgeted at $7.15 million. Mayor Tracey Roberts said the City of Wanneroo has allocated $3.8 million in City funds over the
“In the absence of the State Government acquiring the land required to develop regional open space, the City has had to look at innovative ways to bring ovals to the community. This is the best option we have identified but it can only happen with our Scheme Amendment being gazetted.
“The land acquisition component of this project is significant and it is not reasonable to expect our residents to fund this. “I have expressed the importance of this matter to both the Minister for Planning and the Local Member for Butler.” Yanchep Beach Joint Venture CEO Gin Wah Ang said, “We are very pleased to see that the ovals have started to gain momentum again. This is a very important community project and we are keen to see construction of the ovals underway as soon as possible. “From our perspective we just want see a positive outcome for the local community.”
Signs of change The Yanchep Active Open Space is just one of many projects underway in the City of Wanneroo’s northern suburbs. Mayor Roberts said the north is a hive of activity with more than $40 million dollars earmarked for future development. “The City of Wanneroo is injecting a significant amount of money into the north, particularly Yanchep, as the local population continues to grow,” Mayor Roberts said. “When complete, these redevelopment projects will ensure that residents and visitors alike will have access to some of the best facilities in the City.”
Brazier Road Realignment (Stage 2) Stage 2 works involve the realignment of the existing Brazier Road to the Yanchep Kiosk and includes construction of a new single carriageway with street lighting, drainage and pathways. This will connect into Stage 1 in the south (between Wilkie Avenue and Yanchep Beach Road) and the existing Brazier Road in the east, allowing for a connection to the future Capricorn Esplanade extension. 04
Crs Linda Aitken and Norm Hewer survey the progress of the Brazier Road realignment in Yanchep.
Budgeted at $1.6m, works are due to commence as we go to print and are expected to be completed, and open to traffic, by December 2014. Access to Lagoon Beach will be closed to the public for a period of eight weeks during the construction of the permanent stair access. The kiosk will still be accessible via Wilkie Avenue.
Brazier Road/ Lagoon Drive Traffic Management Median treatments are close to being finalised with the completion of the roundabout at the Brazier Road/ Lagoon Drive intersection.
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Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club and Public Amenities Facility The City has received development approval for the YSLSC and public amenities facility, subject to a number of conditions, including provision of a coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaption Plan. Pending approval of the plan, design of the club and amenities building is expected to advance during 2014/15. This project is budgeted at $7 million.
Mitchell Park, Two Rocks Local children have not been forgotten in all of the activity in the north, with a playground installation at Mitchell Park in Two Rocks.
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Feel at home at the Hainsworth Centre If it has been a while since you’ve visited the Hainsworth Centre on Hainsworth Avenue Girrawheen, pop in and check out the many changes that have occurred in recent months. The Centre is noticeably more welcoming and lively, thanks to place-making strategies that took place in response to community feedback. External areas have been transformed, with a community herb garden now thriving in the courtyard, as well as an alfresco area with cafe style tables and chairs, the perfect place to relax with a coffee or socialise. Landscaping has also taken place to create new areas that can be used for activities such as gardening, play areas for children and a community art project. In March, a new Book Nook and Little Free Library were officially opened. The latter is a small mobile collection of books that can be moved in or around the Centre and is one of only two official Little Free Libraries in WA, 13 across Australia and thousands around the world. Find something new to read and relax undisturbed in the Book Nook, or use the computers for free.
Crs Denis Hayden, Brett Treby, Anh Truong, Hugh Nguyen and Domenic Zappa visiting the Hainsworth community garden.
City of Wanneroo councillors visited the Centre recently, and were thrilled with the revitalisation. The Hainsworth Centre has also hosted pop up events including a Wildflower Gardening session and an It’s All About Play day.
If you would like to contribute to the revival of the Centre and have something you are skilled or passionate about such as gardening or art, go along to Hainsworth and introduce yourself. Alternatively, attend a monthly morning tea on the second Tuesday of every month from 10.30am.
Annual Reward and Recognition Ceremony Award nominees, years of service recipients, past award winners and elected members came together at the Margaret Cockman Pavillion, with Mayor Tracey Roberts thanking ‘Team Wanneroo’ for making a positive and lasting difference to the community.
The City’s 8th Annual Reward and Recognition ceremony was recently held to honour employees who have shown exceptional commitment to the City’s values of Teamwork, Integrity, Communication, Innovation, Continuous Improvement and Valuing Our People.
Annual Chief Executive Officers Award Katie Russell (pictured with Daniel Simms CEO) - for best demonstrating her ongoing commitment to the City by living the values each and every day. Simpler, Smarter, Better, Faster Award Shannon Cole - for the improvement of the facility booking process.
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Positive and Lasting Difference Award Katie Russell - for the implementation of the Customer Relations Centre. Workplace Safety Award Glenda Bignell - for the implementation of an effective Occupational Safety and Health training model for the City’s volunteers. Years of Service Awards 30 years Priscilla Garrison 25 years Darren Ricketts and Hugh Korver 20 years
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Flynn Drive, Neerabup The Stage 1 realignment of Flynn Drive is expected to be open to traffic by early July. The $6 million project involves relocation of the existing intersection with Wanneroo Road, and construction a new road alignment as a single carriageway, including earthworks for a two-lane divided road. Yanchep Boardwalk
Houghton Park, Carramar Houghton Park in Carramar will be more
user-friendly with the installation of four floodlights. The $189,000 project is expected to be complete by August.
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The existing boardwalk will be lowered and realigned, and once complete the City will rehabilitate the vegetation.
Work in progress at the Flynn Drive realignment.
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Broadview Park in Landsdale will soon boast a new viewing platform for residents to enjoy.
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Construction of a viewing platform, gazebo and its associated boardwalk, footpath and landscaping is expected to be complete in June.
Court lights have been upgraded at the Kingsway Indoor Stadium at a cost of $75,000. All court lights were changed to LED solid fixed under roof structure mounted units to prevent danger from falling lights.
Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex, Madeley Stage 6a of the redevelopment involves installation of lighting for baseball fields one and two. Stage 6b will focus on the redevelopment of Baseball 3.
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Alexander Heights Park, Alexander Heights Drainage upgrade will take place between June and August to minimise stormwater drainage discharge to Emu Lake. Work will involve construction of an underground stormwater drainage storage system and swale.
Construction of a shed at the rear of the fire station was completed in May. The Incident Control Vehicle Shed is for the safe storage of fire trucks, with the entire project costing $80,000.
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Two accessible toilet blocks are being constructed at the Gumblossom Community Centre. The $60,000
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Traffic Treatments for Belgrade Road are scheduled for June and July. Between Stevens Street and Esther Loop, the works involve improvements to project is expected to be complete mid June.
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Tougher security measures
pedestrian safety through the construction of pedestrian crossing islands to the east of Esther Loop and at the Belgrade Road/ Amos Road intersection.
The median islands with associated road widening also include an upgrade are being developed for the Butler and Carramar Community Centres. Prevention of access to the roof and vandalism
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to street lighting between Stevens Street and Esther Loop.
With $295,000 budgeted over 2013/2014 and 2014/2015, the timeframe is subject to Western Power completing its works.
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Crs Glynis Parker and Sabine Winton are thrilled that the Butler Train Station (pictured in background) will be operational in September.
prevention were the key items addresses in the design stage, with completion expected in June.
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Pedestrian safety will be improved with works along Belgrade Road, Wanneroo.
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The streetscape along Wanneroo Road in the Wanneroo Town Centre is being upgraded.
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Dewars Beach Access Track reopens Dewars Track in Two Rocks reopened to the public in April having previously been temporarily closed on safety grounds. Since the track’s temporary closure, the City has received feedback from a wide range of people including local residents and regular track users. The City will continue to consult with all parties to find long-term solutions for all issues raised. Council voted to reopen the track on the condition that the City undertook works to make the track safer based on independent recommendations, including minor widening, grading, new signage and ranger patrols. In addition, City administration will prepare a policy and a five year plan to support off-road activities and examine options to work with other agencies to utilise government owned or leased land.
Administration will report back to Council in six months.
parking on Damepattie Drive, other than vehicles owned by residents.
The City will also investigate alternative access and prohibiting
To be part of the consultation process, email consult@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
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Working together as a community helps make your neighbourhood safe, secure and vibrant for all who share it. ewatch is a free service provided through WA Police and Neighbourhood Watch and proudly supported by WALGA and Crime Stoppers WA. To sign up, visit the City’s website wanneroo.wa.gov.au and click ‘Newsletter Subscribe’.
Ranger’s actions halt fire - leads to arrest A City of Wanneroo Ranger has been applauded for his efforts in stopping a serious bushfire threat which lead to an arrest. While performing a routine early morning patrol during summer, Ranger Sean saw a man on Wanneroo Road, near Flynn Drive, allegedly lighting fires in the bush. Approximately four fires had been started and the person was crossing the
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road, endangering himself and other road users. Recognising the serious danger of the situation, Ranger Sean requested additional support and supervised the man until Police arrived. Fire services were able to control the fires before they spread, and the person was arrested by Clarkson Police, thanks to the quick-thinking and actions of Ranger Sean.
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Quinns Beach coastal protection works Coastal protection works at Quinns Beach are forging ahead, with construction of the sand bag and rock revetment designed to safeguard the area against severe erosion. City of Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts visits the area regularly to assess how work is progressing. “It is very reassuring to see that work is underway, with many sand bags
already in place, forming a foundation for the revetment,” Mayor Roberts said. “Sand renourishment works are also underway to the north of the groyne to provide protection against further erosion. “Community consultation during January showed that an overwhelming majority of respondents - 86.4%
- supported the construction of a limestone wall. Council listened to the community’s views and as a result works commenced on 31 March. “Construction of the wall means that in the future residents will once again be able to enjoy Fred Stubbs Park.” All coastal protection works at Quinns Beach are scheduled for completion in June 2014.
City of Wanneroo Seniors’ Forum Wanting to keep the grey matter stimulated? The City is hosting a Seniors’ forum on Thursday 26 June for all interested Seniors. The forum includes two informative presentations from University of the Third Age as well as the Council on the Ageing (COTA WA). wanneroo.wa.gov.au
The forum will be held in the City’s Chambers at the City’s Civic Centre on Thursday 26 June from 2pm. Afternoon tea will be provided. Please confirm your attendance by calling 9405 5600 or by email fundedservices@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
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‘It’s all about Play’ at Banksia Grove Banksia Grove Community Centre has been a hive of activity recently with the arrival of ‘It’s all about Play’ and ‘It’s all about Parenting’. ‘It’s all about Play’ is a free, unique play environment for parents to enjoy with their children. The play space is set up in the foyer, and is attracting over 50 participants every week. Parents, grandparents and carers of children under 5 years are enjoying some quality time together exploring the play opportunities which include light boxes, tee pees, sand play and craft activities and much more.
There is also a variety of home-made toys and experiences on show, and accompanying play sheets for parents to take home. Banksia Grove Community Centre is located at 14 Grasstree Bend, Banksia Grove. For further information, please contact the Early Childhood Officer at the City of Wanneroo on 9405 5907.
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‘It’s all about Play and Parenting ‘ is proudly supported by the Banksia Grove Developers, Ngala and the Australian Early Development Index’.
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Walking Groups Foundations Fitness Ages 18+ 21 July - 19 September Increase your knowledge and learn the foundations of basic exercise in this one hour class that promises to give you a great workout. $3.50/session, crèche $2.30 per child/session. Girrawheen - Mondays and Wednesdays // 10.30am-11.30am Two Rocks - Tuesdays and Fridays // 9.30am-10.30am
Forever Fit Ages 60+ This gentle low impact exercise class combines weights and cardio training to keep fit, strong and healthy. $3.50/session. Girrawheen - Mondays and Wednesdays // 9am-10am Two Rocks - Tuesdays and Fridays // 11am-12pm Girrawheen 29 Hainsworth Ave, Girrawheen Two Rocks 59 Lisford Ave, Two Rocks
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Walking is a fun, free and easy way to be more active. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Butler - Community Centre, Kingsbridge Park, Butler. Every Wednesday at 9am Two Rocks - Meet outside Neptune’s Cafe, Two Rocks Shopping Centre. Every Saturday at 9am If you would like to become a Heart Foundation walk leader and start a group in your area, the Healthy Communities team offer free walk leader training and will assist in setting up your group. Contact us now for more information.
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For more information contact the Healthy Communities team on 9405 5000, email programs@wanneroo.wa.gov.au or visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/healthycommunities
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What’s Happening // Libraries Everything about books eBooks for you
Browse, search, watch, play and read with Good Reading Online. Informative, interesting and interactive Good Reading has it all - book reviews, author profiles, book trivia, Australian and international articles, stories on writers’ houses, bookshops, short stories, competitions and more. We have a full range of Quick Start Guides for all the popular electronic eReaders and devices. Talk to one of our helpful library staff members they are Here2Help!
Access from home and library branches with your City of Wanneroo library membership barcode.
Feng Shui Solutions for Balance and Harmony
Keep your positive energy flowing. Di Ryman, Feng Shui consultant, will take you through Feng Shui guidelines for health, well-being, and happiness and teach you how to tap into your potential. Start using Feng Shui principles to begin creating harmony, balance and bring in opportunities for generating positive health, relationships, abundance and happiness.
Habitual posture can contribute to pain and limit movement.
This free workshop will show you how to recognise and ease tension. Learn easier ways to do familiar tasks and eliminate tension throughout your back and neck. Improve balance, increase flexibility and coordination. Please wear clothing suitable for light exercise. eBook of the month
Check out these entertaining activities at your library Junior Forensics with Scitech Senior Forensics with Scitech
Do you want to use secret agent super powers like those of Geromino Stilton to solve a mystery?
Designed to keep inquisitive minds entertained, Senior Forensics requires participants to use science inquiry skills to investigate evidence collected from the scene of a crime.
Then Junior Forensics is for you. Participants will be asked to analyse evidence from the scene of a crime and use their super search skills to uncover the guilty suspect.
Saturday 28 June 2014 11am-12pm, Clarkson Library Cost $5, bookings 9407 1600 For ages 9-12 years
Monday 14 July 10.30am-11.30am Wanneroo Library, FREE, bookings 9405 5940N
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Saturday 28 June 2014 2.30pm-3.30pm, Clarkson Library Cost $5, bookings 9407 1600 For ages 10-15 years
Thursday 19 June 2014 6pm-7pm Clarkson Library, cost $5 for library members ($10 for non-members) Bookings essential 9407 1600
Awareness through movement workshop
Don’t forget you can access online library resources 24 hours a day, 7 days per week - talk to us now about our online services and you’ll never find yourself without something to read!
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Museum/Heritage at the WannEROO LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTRE Remembering Atlantis Marine Park
Family history afternoon
A professional video production has been made about the history of Atlantis Marine Park which draws upon material donated by the community at the Atlantis Rises Memory Sharing Day in April 2013. Interviews with former Park staff and their family members were recorded on the day and excerpts from these, interwoven with video footage, advertisements, photographs, postcards and other objects, vividly bring to life the fascinating and poignant story of Atlantis Marine Park.
Family history research is fun and addictive but knowing where to start can be difficult. Join us for our popular presentation during which you will be guided through online and printed resources. Find out the best ways to record and organise the information you discover and enjoy a demonstration of selected research tools, including Ancestry and Find My Past. Saturday 28 June 2014 // 2pm-4.30pm Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo. Cost $20, bookings 9405 5920
Available for purchase from Wanneroo Regional Museum, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo Cost $10 (postage additional) 9405 5920
July School Holidays at Wanneroo Regional Museum
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See our fascinating display of hand crafted model military airplanes and meet the man who made them. Leon Smith was an aircraft welder in the UK before coming to Australia and now his passion continues with the creation of these intricate model planes.
Leon will be on site at the museum over the school holidays demonstrating how he makes his models and would love to have a chat with you. Ever wanted to fly a plane? Visit the Wanneroo Museum in the July school holidays for your chance.
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Design your own paper plane and test your piloting skills in our Runway Challenge.
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Sunday 6 to Sunday 20 July 2014 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10am-4pm Thurs 10am-5pm Sun 12pm-4pm Free activities with donation entry to Museum.
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Arts at the WannEROO LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTRE
Using rollers, paint and an array of different coloured papers, create fabulous original prints. Learn more about the process of printmaking and then frame your favourite print. Tuesday 8 July 2014 Workshop One // 10am-12pm Workshop Two // 1pm-3pm Cost $20, all materials provided Bookings essential 9405 5920 (Young Artists 7+ years)
Create Your Own Power Animal with Miriam Gardiner Use Super Sculpey, a unique polymer clay, and other interesting materials like string, wicker, vines and fabric to create your own unconventional but stylish power animal under the guidance of experienced textile artist Miriam Gardiner. Wednesday 9 July 2014 Workshop One // 10am-12pm Workshop Two // 1pm-3pm Cost $20, all materials provided Bookings essential 9405 5920 (Young Artists 7+ years)
Get Animated with Steven Aiton Design characters and props for your own short story, then have fun learning to animate it using the stop-motion technique with laptops, cameras and other technology. Only 15 places available Thursday 10 July 2014 1pm-4pm, cost $35 All materials provided Bookings essential 9405 5920 (Young Artists 7+ years)
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Explore printmaking with Louise Snook
Polymer Clay Bead making with Pam Annesley Adult art workshop (16 years +) Polymer clay is an incredibly versatile material. Learn how to make beautiful, totally unique beads that you can later assemble into a personal piece of jewellery. Saturday 12 July 2014 10am-12pm, Conference Room, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, cost $20 All materials provided Bookings essential 9405 5920 (Young Artists 16+ years)
Telling Stories with Cloth with Wendy Lugg Old cloth has a voice as rich as any words. Add simple stitch and print, and you have the potential for a vast range of self expression. Also tour the exhibition Telling Stories: of people and place with artist Wendy Lugg, to learn how
she uses stitched and printed old cloth to tell stories and evoke memories, mood and feelings. Saturday 6 August 2014 10am-3pm, Conference Room, Wanneroo Library and Cultural
Centre, cost $30 All materials provided Bookings essential 9405 5920 (Young Artists 16+ years) BYO your own basic hand sewing supplies and/or old cloth, if you would like.
All workshops held at the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre. Bookings essential 9405 5920.
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Exhibitions at the WannEROO LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTRE Telling Stories of Time and Place Artworks can tell rich and evocative stories. The seven artists in this exhibition share stories of people and places that matter deeply to them, using a variety of media including textiles, cyanotype, digital print, jewellery and painting. Exhibiting artists are Wendy Lugg (exhibition curator), Pam Annesley, Angie Beck, Marjorie Coleman, Michelle Eastwood, Elizabeth McCaig, and Karen McClurkin.
Saturday 2 August to Sunday 10 August 2014 Tuesday to Friday // 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday // 12pm-4pm Wanneroo Gallery, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way Wanneroo FREE entry All enquiries 9405 5914
Wendy Lugg - Indifferent Land 8.
Saturday 26 July 2014 12pm-4pm Showcasing local artistic organisations and local artists offering works for sale Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo. Enquiries 9405 5920 wanneroo.wa.gov.au/lifestyle/events Following the July Art Market, the next market will be held on Saturday 25 October 2014.
Friday at the Flicks
Tickets are just $5, bookings on 9405 5920. 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo Please check the program closer to scheduled screening date wanneroo.wa.gov.au/Lifestyle/Events
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To Have and to Have Not (PG) Bogart, Bacall Friday 20 June 2pm and 7pm
Meet Me in St Louis (G) Garland, O’Brien, Astor Friday 1 August 2pm and 7pm
The Asphalt Jungle (PG) Hayden, Calhern, Hagen Friday 4 July 2pm and 7pm
King Kong (PG) Wray, Armstrong, Cabot Friday 15 August 2pm and 7pm
Charade (PG) Grant, Hepburn, Matthau Friday 18 July 2pm and 7pm
Sweet Smell of Success (PG) Lancaster, Curtis Friday 29 August 2pm and 7pm
City of Wanneroo
Art Awards showcase depth of talent Almost $17,000 worth of prizes were awarded at the 13th annual City of Wanneroo Art Awards. The highlight of our City’s artistic community featured more than 200 entries on the opening night.
Congratulations to all winners, especially the winner of the City of Wanneroo Open Award (acquisitive), Jeremy Kirwan-Ward with his painting ‘Surface to Air’, which was highly praised by the judges.
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A. Jeremy Kirwan-Ward - Surface to Air (Flora Terrace) B. Christopher Young - Six #305 C. Serg Sobolev - Under Control D. Jennifer Eyles - One Last Stand of Great Southern Wilderness? E. Mark Tweedie - Lake Disappointment (self-portrait) F. Ross Thomas - Nemesis II (Carcharodan) G. Lesley Meaney - Memoir of a Desert Crossing H. Jeannette Rein - Mirabilis I. Tim Hingston - The Sorrento Swim J. Alan Muller - Morning River Songs - Koolbardie (Magpie)
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WINTER PLANTING EVENTS JOIN THE CITY OF WANNEROO AND YOUR NEIGHBOURS IN PLANTING FOR A GREENER FUTURE
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SUNDAY 15 JUNE // 9am-11am
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SUNDAY 29 JUNE // 9am-12pm
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SUNDAY 6 JULY // 9am-12pm
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SUNDAY 13 JULY // 9am-11am
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NATIONAL TREE DAY 27 JULY // 9am-1pm
GUMBLOSSOM PARK
Meet near the tennis courts behind the Gumblossom Community Centre, Tapping Way, Quinns Rocks.*
QUINNS BEACH BUSHLAND
Meet at the car park at the corner of McPharlin Avenue near Quinns Road, Quinns Rocks.*
LAKE JOONDALUP FORESHORE
Meet at the Wanneroo Recreation Centre car park off Scenic Drive, near Church Street, Wanneroo.
RUFUS PARK
Meet at the entrance of the T-junction at Zeus Avenue and Martindale Avenue, Madeley.
LONGBEACH EAST
Meet at Clayton Beach gate entry along Long Beach Promenade at the corner of Savona Road, Mindarie. Entry will be well signed. A light lunch will be provided. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL.*
For more information or to register for these events, please contact the City’s Conservation Team on 9405 5000. Please wear gloves and sturdy, closed-in shoes, and remember to bring a trowel and water bottle. Morning tea will be provided.
wanneroo.wa.gov.au *HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE QUINNS ROCKS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP.