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CELEBRATING OUR RICH HERITAGE City of Wanneroo history comes alive this Autumn as part of the National Trust Heritage Festival 06 Safe Waste Disposal 03
Australia Day Success 04 Activites and Events 11-15 Global Beats and Eats 16
A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR TRACEY ROBERTS WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN ISSUE OF WHAT’S HAPPENING MAGAZINE. It is great to hear so many enthusiastic comments from members of the community, who clearly like to keep up with what’s happening in the City and who also diarise ‘not to be missed’ future events. In January, the City hosted the biggest Australia Day citizenship ceremony in the country where 816 residents from 67 countries received their citizenship in front of thousands of family and friends. (Page 4) We heard from our special guest speaker Stacy Dunbar an Australia Day Ambassador. Stacy had
the spotlight on an active group within the City the Northern Suburbs Men’s Shed. This group encourages seniors to keep active whilst they create stunning woodcraft. (Page 10) We also highlight the exciting Heritage Festival in May, which will see lots of community events for the whole family, including a baking competition, picnics and workshops for young people. (Page 6) New in this issue is the featured facility article, (Page 10) where we highlight a facility in the City that residents love - please let us know if you have a facility you enjoy and think we should share with residents and visitors. Finally, it has been a hot summer and whilst some
members of the community love the heat, I know that some are looking forward to the cooler months. Our Volunteer Bushfire Brigades have been very busy, not only within our own City, but also fighting the devastating fires in other local authorities and we thank them for the thousands of hours they volunteer to keep us safe. Even though the summer months have passed, please stay safe at the beach as the warm weather continues. Surf lifesaving patrols will continue until 10 April at Quinns Beach and 30 April at Yanchep Beach. Please also keep safe in your pool. Looking forward to seeing you out and about in the community. Mayor Tracey Roberts JP
EASTER AND ANZAC DAY HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS WITH THE EASTER BREAK APPROACHING, THE CITY WOULD LIKE TO INFORM RESIDENTS OF ITS CLOSURES AND WASTE COLLECTIONS DURING THE PERIOD. All waste collections scheduled for Good Friday (25 March) will be collected on Saturday 26 March. Waste Collections will take place as per usual on Easter Monday (28 March) and Anzac Day (25 April).
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The City’s Civic Centre, libraries, museum and Ashby Operations Centre will be closed on Good Friday, reopening on Tuesday 29 March 2016. The facilities will also be closed on Anzac Day, Monday 25 April. After hours chutes will be available at Clarkson and Wanneroo libraries and residents can access online library resources during these times. For a full schedule of opening hours across the City, please visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au
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CR DOMENIC ZAPPA M : 0415 524 787
CR SABINE WINTON M : 0427 608 627
CR DIANNE GUISE DEPUTY MAYOR T : 6102 0690
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Cover - Bowie Merenda in the Cockman House garden.
CLOSURE
an inspirational response to the untimely death of her little boy Nate after he was killed three years ago by a drunk driver. Stacy spoke about her road safety campaign against drink driving - dedication that saw her awarded Western Australia’s Local Hero Award for 2015 in the Australian of the Year Awards. I also had the honour of presenting the 2016 City of Wanneroo Australia Day Awards to three outstanding City residents. It was wonderful to be able to thank them for their enthusiasm and significant commitment to the community at such a symbolic event. In this issue of What’s Happening, we are shining
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FREE HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE DISPOSAL CITY RESIDENTS CAN SAFELY DISPOSE OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FREE OF CHARGE AT THE TAMALA PARK WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY. Hazardous waste should not be put in household bins. Residents are reminded that certain chemicals and substances can be extremely dangerous if thrown away incorrectly posing a danger to families, pets and the environment.
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Leaks can contaminate soil and groundwater and chemical reactions can cause fires, toxic fumes, poisoning or severe burns. Tamala Park will accept domestic quantities of items including home cleaning chemicals, red fire extinguishers (non-halon), engine coolants, aerosols, fluorescent tubes, pool chemicals, smoke detectors, gas cylinders and household batteries.
‘NO GLASS IN THIS BIN’ RECYCLING EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
RESIDENTS MIGHT HAVE NOTICED A NEW ‘NO GLASS IN THIS BIN’ STICKER ON THEIR GREEN TOP GARBAGE BIN RECENTLY.
On the flip side it also means more useful compost and soil conditioner can be produced at the Resource Recovery Facility in Neerabup.
It is part of a new education campaign run by the City and the Mindarie Regional Council to prevent glass ending up in compost.
The Resource Recovery Facility removes organic matter including lawn clippings, garden greens and food scraps from general garbage and turns it into composted soil conditioner.
Residents are urged to keep whole or broken glass out of the green top bins and only place glass into the yellow top recycling bin. Keeping things like glass jars and bottles out of the general waste stream means glass can be properly recycled and reduces what goes to landfill.
If glass contaminates the compost its potential use is limited. If residents put their glass in the yellow top recycling bin, the Resource Recovery Facility can produce better compost and more of it.
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The ‘no glass in this bin’ education campaign will initially target residents in four councils including the City of Wanneroo.
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CITY’S CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY LARGEST IN AUSTRALIA The event also celebrated the achievements of residents and community groups who received the City’s Australia Day Awards, Matthew Vine, Ronald Arnold and Wheelchairs for Kids. (Pictured with City of Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts and Dep. Mayor Dianne Guise)
HUNDREDS OF NEW AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS ‘FLEW THE FLAG’ WHEN THEY PLEDGED THEIR ALLEGIANCE TO THE NATION AT THE CITY OF WANNEROO’S AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY. The City hosts monthly ceremonies, and the Australia Day event is by far the biggest of the year. With 816 people from 67 countries making a pledge, the City of Wanneroo again hosted the largest single citizenship ceremony in the country. The event at the Wanneroo Showgrounds was an opportunity to mark the significant occasion with a very special and memorable ceremony attended by more than
two thousand people. The crowd enjoyed a barbeque breakfast, run by the Wanneroo Scouts, with entertainment by the Challenge Brass Band and the powerful voice of Billie Court who sang the national anthem. Inspirational City of Wanneroo resident Stacy Dunbar, an official Australia Day Ambassador, spoke of her determination to make our community a safer place, after enduring a huge personal loss. The City’s newest Australian citizens certainly enjoyed the event, which is a very significant day on the City’s calendar as more than 35 per cent of residents were born overseas.
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Charles Searson Australia Day Youth Award winner - Matthew Vine.
Australia Day Award winner - Ronald Arnold.
Australia Day Community Award winners Wheelchair for Kids Volunteers. Brother Ollie Pickett accepting on their behalf.
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ANZAC DAY CEREMONIES - BATTLES ON THE WESTERN FRONT
STUDENTS FROM SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF WANNEROO WILL PARTICIPATE IN ANZAC DAY SERVICES TO BE HELD AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS ON MONDAY 25 APRIL 2016. This year the commemorative focus will be on battles on the Western Front.
WANNEROO/JOONDALUP RSL SUB BRANCH Dawn Service at Joondalup War Memorial 5.45am. Parade and Service - reconvene at Wanneroo Aquamotion for a parade, march and service starting at 7.30am. Enquiries: Wendy Tuffin 0412 467 445 QUINNS ROCKS RSL SUB BRANCH Dawn Service, followed by gunfire breakfast 5.45am. Quinns Rocks Sports Club, Tapping Way, Quinns Rocks. A choir of local students will perform. Enquiries: Peter Lofdahl 9305 1303 YANCHEP TWO ROCKS RSL SUB BRANCH Dawn Service, followed by gunfire breakfast 5.45am. Yanchep Sports Club, Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep. Parade and Service Meet at 11am for an 11.30am start at Yanchep National Park. Enquiries: Malcolm Gow 9561 2217
BEACHES
MAKE BEACH SAFETY A PRIORITY
WHEN YOU ARE AT THE BEACH, MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF ANY POTENTIAL DANGERS. WAYS TO KEEP SAFE: Read the beach warning signs Swim between the red and yellow flags Don’t swim alone Learn CPR Ask a lifeguard for safety advice
For more information about Western Australian beaches, including hazards, safety advice and conditions, visit beachsafe.org.au or download the smart phone app. You can also stay up to date with live safety information, patrol locations and shark sightings at www.twitter.com/slswa
PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM FIRE
Download fire safety tips from our website
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PATROLLED BEACHES QUINNS BEACH (Patrolled until 10 April) Monday to Friday 8am-1pm Saturday 9am-1pm Sunday 9am-1pm YANCHEP LAGOON (Patrolled until 30 April) Monday to Friday 9am-4pm Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday 9am-4pm
SIMPLE STEPS TO KEEP SAFE REMEMBER THESE PRECAUTIONS ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT IN THE SUBURBS AS THEY ARE IN RURAL ZONES. Ensure you have installed smoke detectors in your home and they are in working order. Clear all vegetation, rubbish and flammable material away from the walls of your home as they may fuel a fire. A simple tip to remember is to create a 20 metre circle of safety around your home free from all these items. All firewood, timber, petrol and kerosene will also need to be stored well away from your home. Winter brings in fallen leaves. Clean your gutters out, trim branches away from the house and ensure trees are not growing near buildings.
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FESTIVAL
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
MUSEUM IN A BOX
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The Museum in a Box program has been designed for use by educational institutions throughout Perth. The City has curated four different boxes, each addressing a different person or subject connected to World War I and the Wanneroo area. Each box contains real museum specimens and artefacts, images, DVDs, CDs, books and educational resources. 1 April to 1 July 2016 Great Court, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Wy, Wanneroo Enquiries 9405 5920 or email museum@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL IS SET TO BE A HIGHLIGHT WITH A NUMBER OF ENJOYABLE EVENTS. Enquiries 9405 5920 or museum@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
HERITAGE HIGH TEA The Wanneroo Museum and Elixir Café are to host a traditional high tea set in the grounds of historic Buckingham House. After indulging in a selection of sweet and savoury delights, guests will be given a tour of Buckingham House. The historic house was built more than 130 years ago and housed many prominent families over the years, before being acquired and restored by the City in the 1970s. Friday 6 May 2016 2pm-4pm, Buckingham House, 10 Neville Drive, Wanneroo Cost: $55 per person Spaces are limited and bookings are essential. 9405 5920 or email museum@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
Alkimos shipwreck 1964, donated by the Perkins family.
WRECKS AND RECREATION: WONDERS OF THE WANNEROO COAST FREE
From whaling to holiday shacks, the Wanneroo Coast is full of historical riches. To showcase its history, the Wanneroo Regional Museum will be conducting a series of activities in the April school holidays about the area’s shipwreck past and maritime history. 9-25 April 2016 Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo
YOUNG CURATOR WORKSHOP
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THE GREAT WANNEROO BAKE OFF The City will be hosting its inaugural Bake Off competition with prizes for those who deliver the most delicious sweet treats to the judging panel. Please deliver baked goods to Cockman House on Sunday 8 May between 11am and 1pm. The winners will be announced during the Mother’s Day Picnic at Cockman House that afternoon.
MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC
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Bring the family and a picnic down to Cockman House to celebrate Mother’s Day at this free event. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon, playing old fashioned games including skittles and noughts and crosses, before taking a tour inside the heritage listed house. The popular Book Cubby will be available for children to use to design and print their own special book for Mother’s Day, with a copy of each book being displayed at the Wanneroo Library the following week. Sunday 8 May 2016 2pm-5pm, Cockman House, Ocean Reef Road, near the Wanneroo Road intersection
Come along to the Great Court in the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre to gain some hands on museum experience. Learn about museums and explore mystery objects from the collection. Visitors will have the opportunity to write their own museum label, learn about conservation and clean and prepare objects for museum display. Fun for all ages. Saturday 7 and 14 May 2016 2pm-4pm, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo [ 06 ]
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Events held in association with the National Trust Heritage Festival 2016.
BEAUTIFUL WANNEROO BOOK TURNS BACK THE CLOCK
HISTORY
Local residents at the Live, Work, Play: Wanneroo Recollections book launch.
EAGER RESIDENTS HAVE SO FAR SNAPPED UP HUNDREDS OF COPIES OF A STUNNING BOOK THAT RECALLS A BYGONE ERA FOR THE CITY. Live, Work, Play: Wanneroo Recollections details the intriguing history of the City’s people and features compelling oral histories of residents, historical and archival photos, maps and plans of the growing district. The recollections are complemented by concise historical summaries. The impressive book was launched by Mayor Tracey Roberts in November.
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“So much heart has gone into creating this high quality book which offers a snapshot to yesteryear. Discover how people lived, worked and enjoyed their leisure time back in the day,” Mayor Roberts said. Live, Work, Play: Wanneroo Recollections will be a valuable reference book for schools and museums to help teach local history as part of the Australian curriculum. The book is available at the Wanneroo Regional Museum and the City’s libraries. The softback edition is available for purchase for $25.
GROWING BACK TO OUR ROOTS
IN A THROWBACK TO THE ‘GOOD OLD DAYS’ OF PIONEERING WANNEROO, RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN ENJOYING FRESH AND LOCAL PRODUCE FROM TWO NEW FARMERS’ MARKETS THAT OPENED IN THE CITY LAST YEAR. The Eden Beach farmers’ market in Jindalee has been operating
since March 2015, with the more recent St Stephens farmers’ market in Carramar opening stalls in September. The City of Wanneroo is rich in market garden history and encourages activities and events that actively promote healthy lifestyles and eating as well as those that provide business opportunities for the community. The City is proud to support initiatives that recognise good health and wellbeing as essential parts of creating healthy and vibrant communities.
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To ensure long term viability of the Eden Beach farmers’ market, Council voted to waive venue hire fees, as well as the public licence fee and application fees for the stall holders, as part of an annual sponsorship agreement. Creating healthy communities is about creating opportunities for healthy food and life choices close to the home. The City urges residents to welcome and support the development of farmers’ markets and local buying opportunities.
YANCHEP SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB Tender for the construction closed on 1 December 2015 (scheduled to be awarded early February 2016). The existing lower car park at Yanchep Lagoon will be closed to the public until November 2016 while the $1.2M single storey building is being built.
YANCHEP ACTIVE OPEN SPACE The Yanchep Beach Joint Venture has commenced groundworks for the oval. The City has recently awarded the design development and contract administration with completion of the ovals scheduled for mid-2017. Cr Aitken
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Artists impression of Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club.
BUTLER NORTH DISTRICT OPEN SPACE Concept design tender for the sports amenities will commence in April-May 2016 for the $22.1M project which is subject to the resolution of a future grant fund application and developer contributions. Cr Sangalli
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GUMBLOSSOM SPORTS HALL AIR CONDITIONING
TWO ROCKS BUSH FIRE BRIGADE STATION
The City has responded to a petition from users calling for air conditioning in the sports hall at the Gumblossom Community Centre. Installation of the mechanical air extraction and/or air conditioning is scheduled for installation in July 2016.
A construction tender is scheduled to commence in April 2016 for a $225,000 building for Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade meetings and training. This is in addition to the Two Rocks Bush Fire Brigade Station which was completed in July 2013.
project completion scheduled for May 2016, ahead of time. Staged road closures of Elliot Road are required during construction of the new roundabout between January and March 2016.
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PEARSALL HOCKING COMMUNITY CENTRE The $3.5M community centre building and car park is under construction with completion scheduled for August 2016.
Works are out to tender on the design and construction of a new $600,000 skate park facility adjacent to the existing Youth Centre at Wanneroo Showground. Work is planned to commence early April 2016. The Youth Centre will be closed throughout the works.
ADDITIONAL BBQ AT ROTARY PARK The Lenore Road Realignment upgrade (Stage 2) is progressig well.
LENORE ROAD REALIGNMENT/ UPGRADE (STAGE 2) Construction works involve the upgrade and realignment of about 2km
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UPGRADES TO HUDSON PARK Detailed design of a family friendly area to complement the existing playground is complete. The construction procurement process is underway and works are planned to commence in April 2016. Works include installation of footpaths, flood lighting for football fields and security lighting in the car park.
HUDSON PARK FLOODLIGHTING PROJECT Detailed design work is being completed and construction is anticipated to start in May 2016 on sports floodlighting for Hudson Park at a budget of $2.4M (2015-16)
WARRADALE PARK NATURE PLAY AREA Detailed design is underway for a nature play park at Warradale Park ($280,000 budget). Works are scheduled to start early April 2016.
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Upgrades to Hudson Park are planned to commence in April 2016.
PASSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT AT SALITAGE PARK, PEARSALL Detailed design is currently underway for the development at Salitage Cr Hayden Park and works will include a new playground and other park facilities at a cost of $200,000.
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$20,000 FUNDING FROM CITY TO COMMUNITY GROUPS
THE CITY IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT COMMUNITY GROUPS WILL BENEFIT FROM MORE THAN $20,000 FUNDING IN THE FIRST HALF OF THIS YEAR. Playgroup WA (Trinity Playgroup) for a playgroup open day Landsdale Residents Association for Landsdale neighbour day The West Australian Folk Federation for an urban folk day
Phoenix Calisthenics Club for their have a go and family fun days Communified for its community of Wanneroo launch Quinns Rocks Environmental Group for a community environmental education series North Coastal Children’s Community Choir for its come and try day Women’s Health and Family Services for community building through group art therapy
Groups can apply for funding via the current round which opened on 16 February and closes on 29 March. Information is on the City’s website.
CITY HELPS COMMUNITY BY GIVING COMPUTERS A NEW HOME REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT THAT GOES TO LANDFILL AND HELPING COMMUNITY GROUPS ARE KEY AIMS OF THE CITY’S COMPUTER DONATION PROGRAM. The City’s information technology team last year donated more than 150 PCs and laptops to the Northern Suburbs Men’s Shed. When the City’s computers are upgraded, most of the stock
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is refurbished by the Northern Suburbs Men’s Shed volunteers, who then sell them at a discounted price to local pensioners and Centrelink card holders. The program helps those in need and community groups. Computers that are not refurbished are dismantled and sold for parts to reduce waste going to landfill, highlighting the City’s continuing corporate and social responsibility.
Good mates Bob Loveridge, Viv Paust, Ron Smith and John Norman share a laugh whilst enjoying some of their handy woodwork. MATES
PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY: NORTHERN SUBURBS MEN’S SHED
MATESHIP, NEW ADVENTURES, A GOOD LAUGH AND AN ESCAPE FROM THEIR WIVES! Bob Loveridge found retirement too quiet after he’d done his ‘jobs’ around the house. He yearned for something to occupy his time other than days on the golf green. When he connected with the Northern Suburbs Men’s Shed he says he found meaning and lasting mateship. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago, Bob is keen to keep his mind and body active. He’s picked up new skills in woodwork making delightful toys, stunning kitchen items and furniture with his new friends. Bob says the men have a good laugh when they get together twice a week and all of them remark on how happy their wives are to get them out of the house.
John Norman heads the group and has guided it from 17 to 32 members in recent times. He says he enjoys the fun and freedom of the shed. Their newest skill is ‘intarsia’ akin to a 3D wooden jigsaw or timber mosaic in coloured wood - a craft that takes deft coordination and lots of patience. Viv Paust is wheelchair bound after two tumours but that hasn’t stopped him getting behind a specially lowered bench to wheel himself up to the lathe. Viv says the Men’s Shed gives his carer wife a well-deserved break and him the chance to share his woodwork knowledge. Ron Smith is the shed’s oldest member, but you wouldn’t know it. He is cheeky and quick witted and as proud of his 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren as he is of the wood work he creates.
Members of the Men’s Shed speak fondly of the warm welcome they received and in turn extend to new members when they become ‘part of the family’. They currently meet in Gnangara and are looking for a new space to call home, perhaps a disused shop or workshop. The men smile when they talk about recently buying a defibrillator for the shed with the help of generous community support - just in case - after all they are all getting on in years. For information on the Northern Suburbs Men’s Shed, please contact John Norman on 0417 849 509.
FEATURED FACILITY: STAGE SETS THE SCENE IN YANCHEP
The Mermaid Community Theatre Club performing Oliver.
THE NEW STAGE AT THE PHIL RENKIN CENTRE HAS BEEN PUT TO GOOD USE DURING A STANDOUT PERFORMANCE BY THE MERMAID COMMUNITY THEATRE CLUB OF OLIVER. The new stage has made the performance area safer and gives the feel of a true theatre. More than 60 actors took part in the performance, which drew crowds of about 700 people, and residents were so impressed many were asking when the next production will happen. [ 10 ]
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“The production was a smashing success and the cast of both young and old were very much appreciated by all who attended this very first musical production,” said Ronald Arnold, President of the Yanchep Two Rocks Community Rec Association. The stage at the Phil Renkin Centre means local schools of Two Rocks and Yanchep will now be able to host theatre shows and movie nights, opening up new social opportunities for the local community.
HEALTH
REMEMBER TO KEEP MAKING YOUR MOVE
THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL YOUR MOVE PROGRAM IS OFFICIALLY COMPLETE, BUT RESIDENTS CAN STILL ACCESS PLENTY OF INFORMATION TO KEEP THE FITNESS MOMENTUM GOING. While motivational calls from Your Move have finished, the Facebook page and website are still packed with handy tips.
The active transport maps are now available from the City’s libraries and community centres and look out for new colourful footpath directional signs and more bike repair stations will continue to pop up in the City this year. Head to yourmove.org.au or facebook.com/yourmovewa
YOUR MOVE IS A STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAM RUN BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORT AND SPORT AND RECREATION, SUPPORTED BY THE CITY OF WANNEROO AND RAC.
GET ACTIVE WITH HEALTHY COMMUNITY FITNESS CLASSES GET ACTIVE WITH LOW COST FITNESS CLASSES TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR HEALTH GOALS WITHOUT HURTING YOUR WALLET.
MOVE FOR LIFE
MOVE FOR FITNESS
GIRRAWHEEN Monday and Wednesday 9am-10am
Circuit based resistance and cardio for any fitness level. Ages 18+. $4 per class, crèche $3 per child
TWO ROCKS Tuesday and Friday 11am-12noon
GIRRAWHEEN Monday and Wednesday 10.30am -11.30am TWO ROCKS Tuesday and Friday 9.30am-10.30am
Low impact weight and gentle cardio for over sixties. $4 per class.
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Subscribe to our Health and Wellbeing e-newsletter for up-to date program information and healthy tips at wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ healthycommunities
LOCATIONS Girrawheen - Hainsworth Centre 29 Hainsworth Ave, Girrawheen Two Rocks - Phil Renkin Centre 59 Lisford Ave, Two Rocks
CELEBRATE NEIGHBOUR DAY AND WIN YOU COULD WIN A $100 BUNNINGS OR COLES VOUCHER BY REGISTERING AND HOSTING A NEIGHBOUR DAY EVENT THROUGHOUT MARCH. Sunday 27 March is national Neighbour Day and getting to know those around you is a great way to strengthen the wonderful community we share. SOCIAL
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The City can help by offering free invitations and free hire of outdoor game kits from local libraries. Visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ getasociallife Call 9405 5000 or email programs@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
ACTIONED PACKED APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS THE CITY HAS ANOTHER ACTION PACKED LINE UP OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. Head down to your local youth centre to join in the fun and games or book into one of the popular excursions: paintballing, Outback Splash or outdoor adventures at Ern Halliday. The programs are for young people aged 8 to 18. Places are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment. For more information, please visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ youthschoolholidays
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THE DROP - CARRAMAR After the success of last year’s event, The Drop is back in 2016. Visit the Carramar Community Centre every Monday 4pm-6pm where you can learn the art of movie making. Tips and tricks are given for aspiring actors and directors including what it takes to make a great performance on the big screen, advice on screen acting and how to work with a film crew.
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You’ll also learn the art of special effects make-up and get the chance to be creative in front of the green screen. FREE for all young people aged 10 and over. To register, please email youth.services@ wanneroo.wa.gov.au
WELCOME TO WANNEROO INTERNET RESOURCE WELCOME TO WANNEROO. To help new City residents feel more at home, there is now a detailed online resource with key information regarding local services, facilities, programs and events. To find out more about rates, pet registration, waste collection and other City services, please visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ welcometowanneroo
SUNSET COAST TOURISM GUIDE EXPLORE OUR BEAUTIFUL COASTLINE WITH THE NEW SUNSET COAST HOLIDAY PLANNER WHICH FEATURES THINGS TO DO IN THE CITIES OF WANNEROO, JOONDALUP AND STIRLING. Discover information on local attractions, activities and events, and use the Sunset Coast map to find out where to visit next.
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Download the guide at wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ sunsetcoastguide or pick a copy up from your local library.
INSTAGRAM YOUR WEEKEND GET YOUR WANNEROO PHOTOS FEATURED ON OUR INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK FEED! Simply hashtag what you get up to over the weekend with #WannerooWeekend and you could see your photos featured on our social media pages the following Monday. Show us where you’re eating, what beaches you’re frequenting and what facilities you’re visiting.
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Wanneroo 9405 5940 Clarkson 9407 1600 Girrawheen 9342 8844 Yanchep/Two Rocks 9561 1110
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LIBRARY & INFORMATION WEEK THIS YEAR’S LIBRARY AND INFORMATION WEEK, HELD MAY 23-29, IS THEMED ‘DISCOVER MORE’ AND WE ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO COME DOWN AND ENJOY ALL THAT THE CITY’S LIBRARIES HAVE TO OFFER. Discover More about our Job Seeker Support Service at Girrawheen Library. Discover More about It’s All About Play at Wanneroo Library. Discover More about our Maker Space at Clarkson Library. Discover More about Trace Your Family Tree at Yanchep/Two Rocks Library.
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Library staff will also be taking the chance to speak to residents to discover more about the community and its needs throughout Library and Information Week. If you can’t make it in to your local library, please fill out our annual Culture Counts user survey if you want to voice your views.
NEERABUP CHILD AND PARENT CENTRE VISITS
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National Simultaneous Storytime is back on Wednesday 25 May at 11am and once again all City of Wanneroo libraries will be joining in this colourful, vibrant and fun event. Throughout all the City’s libraries, a story will be read simultaneously, promoting the value of reading and literacy using an Australian children’s book. At Yanchep/Two Rocks Library, Mayor Tracey Roberts will be joining kindergarten and pre-primary children to read this year’s feature book I Got This Hat.
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NEW TECHNOLOGY COMING TO WANNEROO LIBRARIES The City’s libraries are revamping its self-service systems by converting the entire library collection to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The RFID tags will be able to identify and track all items, bringing the City’s libraries into line with many others across the State and around the world. The new system cuts the time members spend waiting for books to be borrowed and returned, and increases the time library staff are available to assist members. The project started in January with staff and volunteers placing RFID tags into library items, with the new system expected to be ready by the middle of the year. [ 13 ]
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Neerabup Child and Parent Centre will share their wealth of knowledge on parenting and will talk about upcoming workshops. The visits will be held during and after Rhyme Time, Story Time and It’s All About Play. All participants will have the opportunity to have their questions answered through one-on-one informal conversations. Wednesday 2 March 2016 // 11.30am Thursday 10 March 2016 // 10.45am Friday 18 March 2016 // 10am Wanneroo Library, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo. No bookings required.
All library event bookings can be made online via the Events Calendar at library.wanneroo.wa.gov.au
CITY OF WANNEROO MUSEUM AND HERITAGE
WRITING YOUR MEMOIRS
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Wanneroo Regional Museum is to host another popular workshop for budding authors and memoirists. The techniques and guidelines used in this workshop will help writers find the best style and format to suit them. Presented by Rosemary Stevens.
The City of Wanneroo is once again excited to be part of the National Trust Festival for WA. There will be a series of events highlighting this excellent festival and we have many activities available to delight local residents.(page 6) www.nationaltrustfestival.org.au/#state=WA
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE PAST Beginning March 14 and every FREE Monday thereafter, the Wanneroo Regional Museum will introduce children aged between 2-5 years to the history of Wanneroo in a fun and interactive way. The program will include craft, play and storytelling. Visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/exhibitions
BUCKINGHAM HOUSE BUILT BETWEEN 1880 AND 1890, THIS HISTORIC BUILDING WAS HOME TO GRAZIERS JOHN AND AMELIA BUCKINGHAM AND THEIR SEVEN CHILDREN. Other prominent Wanneroo, families including the Ashbys and Tappings, also resided at Buckingham House in later years. In the 1940s, Italian migrant family the Tognos took over the property and established a successful dairy and maize crop. The Neville family continued the dairy business in the 1950s and 1960s.
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A VINTAGE EASTER AT COCKMAN HOUSE FREE
Cockman House will be home to a vintage inspired Easter Sunday family fun. The venue will host a free afternoon of traditional games, activities and an Easter egg hunt. Sunday 20 March 2016 2pm-5pm, Cockman House, located near the corner of Wanneroo Road and Ocean Reef Road Enquiries 9405 5920 or email museum@wanneroo.wa.gov.au The City of Wanneroo acquired the home in the 1970s. Following careful restoration, it was officially opened as a heritage homestead for the community to enjoy. Buckingham House will be open to the public on Friday 6 May as part of High Tea at the Heritage Festival. See page 6 for more information.
Saturday 23 April 2016 1pm-4pm, Ground Floor Meeting Room, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo Cost: $20 (Maximum 15 people) Bookings essential 9405 5920 or museum@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
COCKMAN HOUSE
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IMAGINE OVER 130 YEARS OF FAMILY LIFE IN THE OLDEST SURVIVING HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT. Cockman House contains furniture and personal items used by the three generations of the Cockman and Backshall families. Located near the corner of Wanneroo Road and Ocean Reef Road. Open Sundays 2pm-5pm (closed Feb) Enquiries 9405 5920
CALL FOR WANNEROO PIONEERS YOU COULD BE A CITY OF WANNEROO PIONEER. Have you lived in the City of Wanneroo for more than 50 years (after the age of 18) and shown an outstanding passion and commitment to the district? To receive a nomination form, please call 9405 5012 or email sandra.hansen@wanneroo.wa.gov.au Nominations close: Thursday 30 June 2016 PIONEER
Mayor Tracey Roberts with the 2015 City of Wanneroo Pioneers.
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Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre (WLCC) 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo, enquiries 9405 5914
ARTS AND EXHIBITIONS SHAUN TAN: THE ART OF STORY
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This exhibition explores the creation Shaun’s multi-award-winning animation, The Lost Thing, and his acclaimed picture book. It features a range of original drawings, paintings and other developmental work created by Shaun for these two projects. 11 March to 20 April 2016 10am-4pm, Monday to Saturday Wanneroo Gallery, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre
A PLACE TO CALL HOME? EXHIBITION
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Rekindle memories with vivid photographs of life in Australia’s migrant hostels in A Place to Call Home? This photographic exhibition strongly represents a time in Australian history that shaped the face of modern multiculturalism. 11 March to 20 April 2016 10am-4pm, Wanneroo Gallery, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre
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A YEAR IN THE MAKING JEWELLERY EXHIBITION 12 months, 12 local artist jewellers and 12 different themes have combined to create this unique jewellery exhibition. A Year in the Making aims to expose new audiences to a diverse range of dynamic, conceptual and contemporary jewellery. FREE
15 March to 16 April 2016 10am-4pm, Monday to Saturday Wanneroo Gallery, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre
Jill Parnell - Beauty, Can We Feel It, 2014. Fine silver, enamel. Photo: Bewley Shaylor Children line up for milk at Scheyville, New South Wales, 1957. NAA: A12111, 2/1957/22A/37 A NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA TOURING EXHIBITION
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2016 COMMUNITY ART AWARDS AND EXHIBITION
2015 City of Wanneroo Open Award winner Jamie Worsley - Astuera.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS ARE INVITED TO ENTER WORKS AND BE IN THE RUNNING FOR $16,800 IN PRIZE MONEY. This year, the Community Art Awards 2016 will be accepting only the first 230 entries for display in the exhibition. Categories include painting, sculpture and works on paper. Entries opened for City of Wanneroo residents on 22 February and for Western Australian residents on
ART WORKS POP UP ART MARKET ART WORKS IS A POP UP ART MARKET FEATURING THE WORK OF 12 LOCAL ARTISTS. Art Works offers an opportunity for the community to view and purchase locally produced artworks, and for the
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Monday 29 February. Entries will close when 230 applications have been received, or by 4pm on Friday 8 April 2016. Please visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ artawardsentryform or call 9405 5920 for more information. A photo of a completed artwork is required for submission. The Art Awards will be exhibiting from Saturday 14 May to Saturday 11 June 2016 at the WLCC.
Feel the beat and feed the soul! Enjoy eclectic sounds, music and food from around the world MUSIC
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SATURDAY 9 APRIL 2016 4pm onwards, Liddell Park, Girrawheen Tickets are free, but essential and will be available exclusively to City of Wanneroo residents online from Monday 14 March. Remaining tickets will be available to the general public from Friday 18 March 2016.
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Saturday 12 March 2016 1pm-5pm, Yanchep National Park Randa and the
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