Darlington Review April 2020

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Editorial

Stop the world I want to get off!

You could be forgiven for entertaining the above plea – that’s actually the title of a London musical – but the sentiment is likely generated less by The Virus than by those whose response saw them dubbed ‘drongos’ by Premier Mark McGowan. The Premier certainly got appreciative applause from a local with a love of Aussie slang who was delighted to hear the largely-forgotten term retrieved and used to such good effect! However, there’s not a drongo in sight on the pages of this Review. Rather there’s the good news that in Darlington, our better angels are in full flight with a couple of excellent initiatives being rolled out as you read. you’d appreciate some support. Someone might then, drop a flyer into your letter box with their contact details. You might end up with a dozen flyers being dropped in your letterbox, but that’s not such a bad thing. There are already lots of people in Darlington offering to do shopping or pick up medications or just have plain old chats over the fence.”

The first calls on our track record of volunteering, and the second is a nice mix of enterprise and caring. We suspect that the two groups may interact over coming months.

The first ‘reach out’ came from Sonja Parker, one of Darlington’s newish shining lights who quickly found support from Stacey August.

Sonja started a Facebook group called Darlington Community Care that, within days, had more than 260 members.

The group aims to “create a space where people in the Darlington community can explicitly ask for help, either for themselves or others, and where people can offer help to others”.

If you don’t get a flyer then call Sonja Parker on 0439985406 or Stacey August on 0400 247 526. To join the group, search for Darlington Community Care on Facebook. (see inside back cover)

All the ingredients for success The second initiative sees four Darlington residents – all involved in the food industry – getting together to create a home-grown business that, we suspect, has ‘success’ written all over it, but that also has a ‘reaching out’ component.

Cathy Rose’s Empire Pastry (run from her commercial kitchen in Brook Road) has a reputation for the excellence of a product sold across Perth (and it donates pastry to Darlington Primary School’s canteen). Daniel Goodsall bakes with Empire’s byproduct pastry and supplies baked goods to The Nook, Hills Fresh and Helena Valley Fresh. Meg McCallum is co-owner of Empire and Lily Rose works part-time with her mum.

Daniel, a stay-at-home dad, says the group came up with the idea of producing boxes made up of fresh bread, eggs, ready to bake quiches and baked desserts, all made from locally sourced ingredients produced in Darlington.

As Sonja sees it, the Coronavirus not only creates anxiety but also opportunities for us to strengthen our community connections, making sure we take care of ourselves and each other.

“Cath and Meg make the pastry and fresh bread, I make the quiches, plus we’ll be baking desserts and other goodies ready to add to our boxes that will be delivered free to the neighbourhood,” he explains.

“Let’s leave no-one behind! “ says Sonja. “If you’re needing support, there are folks in our village willing to help you out.

Please attach a coloured cloth to your letterbox to indicate that

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(l – r) Cathy and Lily Rose, Daniel Goodsall and Meg McCallum of Empire Pastry “Our drive is to support our hills community, so for every one in five boxes sold we’ll set aside a box for those who need a helping hand. People can choose to ‘pay it forward’ to add to a community box when placing an order. It could be a loaf of bread or a full delivered box. It all adds up. Or you can tell us about someone you think needs it, or order a box as a gift.

“This is a crazy time, and we’re not underestimating the impact of what is being described as a health emergency. Know that we are taking this very seriously and will be following all recommended guidelines by the Australian Health Department and will continue to work at the highest hygiene standards. We’d appreciate community feedback and I’m available to answer any questions and enquiries. We look forward to your support and to many bakes and happy deliveries.” Daniel’s phone is 042 1206 694 All orders can be placed through empirepastry.com.au

ABOVE: Paul Neve of Three Chillies (third from left) confers with local riders

A win for riders As the concrete for the long-awaited half-pipe addition was about to be poured and shaped, there was a problem – and a ready solution.

There’s no shortage of skateboarders, scooter riders or BMX enthusiasts in Darlington and the passion for these sports spans a wide age group, from kids not much bigger than their scooters to their parents. So, when a few avid riders heard earth movers were in action and the long-awaited half-pipe addition to the skatepark was about to take shape – but might not have all the features they’d anticipated – there was inevitable Facebook chatter.

A meeting of all parties was hastily called by Trish Cook, Chair of the Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Committee (DCRAG) that oversees all rec facilities. And they came from far and wide. There was a chap who said all of his family rode something; there was red-headed Torres, a fixture at the park, trying his latest tricks whenever he’s not working or making

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Caring for our canopy

skateboards; fellow rider Kai who was quick to demonstrate an ability to sketch out exactly what extras the riders wanted on the existing design; plus a sizeable group of young riders who routinely gather at the skatepark after school and who arrived well prepped with what they wanted.

What is it about trees that stirs in us such a mix of reverence and wonder? Walk in a forest and it feels like a cathedral. Sit beneath the spreading limbs of a sheltering tree and stresses seem to melt away. Fortunately, there’s a plan happening right now to maintain the large trees we love and you may be able to help.

Fortunately, there was also Paul Neve of Three Chillies Design, a company with wide experience at designing everything from dirt jumps and pump tracks to skateparks. His company won the contract to deliver the half pipe and construction was about to start when the Facebook chatter happened.

We all have our favourite trees dotted around Darlington – the oval’s statuesque lemon scented gum and the red river gum that, in late afternoon, fills with a pink flurry of galahs; the playground cypress that offers generous shade in mid-summer, and the jacarandas that climb View Terrace, their bases laced with mauve.

While Paul’s design met all the briefs, being a self-confessed ‘mad rider’ himself he knew the passions that were at play here and was more than happy to try to incorporate the modifications the riders were after. So there was much animated discussion about now replacing pimples with wedges, adding a box, getting rid of a rail and swinging the apron to one side would do the trick – and Paul kept nodding and saying ‘we can do that…’ That accommodating approach brought looks of ‘problem solved’ all round, which clearly pleased Gerard Healey, landscape architect of the Master Plan, Trish Cook and meeting facilitator Sonja Parker, who made sure everyone had a chance to speak. Sonja is one of those important additions to the cohort of willing volunteers who juggle their professional life (she’s a consultant in child protection) with community commitments.

She settled here more than three years ago and is Coordinator (along with Trish Cook) of the Community Garden.

One of our favourites is the massive oak on the lower leg of Brook Road that has survived long summers, raging easterlies and winter storms – over perhaps a century. Its owners and a nearby arborist keep an eye on it, as does a neighbour who has watched over it for decades from her kitchen window. When a branch fell, but remained attached at ground level, a whole new generation of vertical limbs sprouted from it.

It is one of Darlington’s many landmark trees because historians ponder whether it might have been planted by author Mollie Skinner’s mum who moved into a (long-gone) cottage on the site by Nyaania Creek. Certainly, it was within walking distance of Leithdale where Mollie ran a guesthouse that played host to the writer D H Lawrence, a 1920s meeting that saw the two collaborate on The Boy in the Bush.

Riding off as the meeting wound down, skateboarder Myles Day who was at that 2018 meeting when local riders shared their ideas about the skatepark extension, said it was good being able to have his say on behalf of his mates. His conclusion about the outcome was: “Perfect-perfect!” And he’s sure to be among those who will be watching the half-pipe being cast and formed on site in a couple of weeks.

The Brook Road oak’s survival reminds us of an even older oak in London’s Kew Gardens that barely survived a 1987 hurricane that wiped out 15 million trees in a matter of hours. It lifted the 200-year-old tree and its root plate out of the ground, gave it a shake and dropped it back down. Arborists propped it up, planning to return to cut it down but were side-tracked by the large-scale devastation. Three years later they found it the picture of health and concluded that the ‘shake up’ had aerated soil and roots compacted by the passage of millions of feet over multiple years. Arborists report it has since increased its growth by a third and that the Turner oak has charted a new era in tree management.

This meeting was another great example of grassroots community engagement at work – because Darlington’s youth helped shape this project from the outset. They fronted up to the public gallery at Mundaring Shire to plead their case, and along the way learnt a fair bit about communication and compromise. All good lessons for those who will chart future projects in Darlington. While it’s all happening, the skatepark will be closed.

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Eucalypt from Richard Woldendorp’s The Tree, published by Fremantle Publishing,(available at all good book stores) For local Stacey August, that story has great relevance because she’s concerned about compaction due to car parking, pathways etc around the base of our large trees. Stacey has picked up and, with characteristic enthusiasm, is running with the Large Tree Replacement and Management Plan, one of many initiatives from the Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group chaired by Trish Cook. The aim is to have a succession plan for large ageing trees (such as the oval pines) and Trish is hoping the Shire will fund the services of a professional to offer advice on mapping out a future canopy for the recreation areas in the heart of Darlington.

Meanwhile Stacey has been making an inventory of existing species that provide shade, measuring their girths, height and the distance between trees with clinometer and trundle wheel, and observing their health – an exercise that has revealed certain stressed trees. As a result, volunteers have joined her in aerating and mulching the playground plane trees and watering some of the plants on the north bank of the oval.

Local arborist Brad Bowden has been helping and the result is an impressive chart and maps with every tree in the playground/ oval area identified and numbered. Also noted has been the size of root zones, and research is ongoing on age estimations.

Stacey would love to hear from locals with knowledge of the history of particular trees, including the pines on the north and south sides of the oval.

And for those interested, the much-admired River Red Gum near the tennis courts has the widest girth at 5.25m and is also the tallest tree at 35.3m.

Stacey recently told a DCRAG meeting that she’s loved the project. “It’s actually been an amazing opportunity for me,” she said. “I’ve discovered that the idea that the oval pines were the originals around the 1880s vineyard is a myth, but the fact is that pines are part of the heritage of Darlington, part of our post-colonial biological history so we need to do what we can to protect them. We also need to give thought to what we should be planting now in terms of species that will provide shade for those watching sport on the oval and that will be climbable for kids.

“We have several species which were here in abundance when the Whadjuk people lived here. jarrah, marris, and wandoos.

Right now we have a good number of marris, no jarrahs and ten recently planted wandoos. The plan will hopefully add to the numbers of those trees so important for habitat.”

If all this is getting you excited and you’d like to share knowledge, get involved, contribute, whatever, contact Stacey on: stacey.august64@gmail.com The last word must to celebrated photographer Richard Woldendorp who provided the amazing photo for this article.

It’s from his latest book The Tree which is a must for anyone who loves trees in all their astonishing variety, and photography of the highest order. “Every tree has its own personality. No two are the same; like people they emerge from the circumstances of their environment…” says the man who has photographed them from every angle imaginable and across landscapes from Australia’s tropics to its down-south forests.

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Pay a visit to the DPO

You can let Aaron know your thoughts. Whether it’s a compliment or a complaint, he says he wants to know what you think of your post office and how it can be improved. You can call him on 045 1122 721 or darlingtonpostoffice@gmail.com Life after the DPO And what of Donelle? we hear you wondering. Being Donelle, you won’t be surprised to hear she’s not sitting with her feet up watching the world go by. However, she has allowed herself a few breaks, visiting relatives in Bali and down south. Since handing over to Aaron, she’s also been renovating the house and tying up the last loose ends related to a business she ran very efficiently for 14 years, and which, being entrepreneurial by nature, she grew.

“Before I ran the post office I’d run my own small business because I like being my own boss and trying new things,” she says. “ People in Darlington have always been very supportive because they don’t want to lose their local post office, so I feel the majority of my customers are now friends because in a post office you hear about the births and deaths, the highs and lows.

Running a post office is much more than a business because it’s a meeting place, so if you have to enjoy spending time with people.

Have you met Aaron Sheel, the new smiling face behind the counter at Darlington Post Office? If not, drop in and say hello to the new Australia Post licensee and let this enthusiastic young man know your ideas about how he can best develop our post office to meet local needs.

“Working with Australia Post you’re never bored because there is always something new being introduced so that keeps your mind active. Certainly, days are long – I used to start at 7.30 so you just have to structure your life around that. I was always lucky in finding local staff because I firmly believe that if you want something fixed you look for locals and the same goes for staff.”

“I’d really love to hear from people,” says Aaron, who took over from Donelle at the beginning of the year. He has high praise for his predecessor and for welcoming locals. “People have been so supportive, so understanding and friendly, and after a decade in retail I really appreciate that.”

Born in the beautiful Indian state of Kerala, Aaron was 17 when he left to study engineering in Ireland. Several years working in retail in Ireland followed until (eight years ago) he joined a brother and friends in Australia. Now married to Suji (from the IT capital Bangalore) who hopes to work in the tech area, the couple have settled in Thornlie with their eight-month-old daughter Kytzia.

Donelle extends her thanks to all locals who supported her – “I always felt very appreciated,” she says.

Another threat to bandicoots The last issue of the Review mentioned the mange afflicting quendas/bandicoots, and this issue brings a Letter from the Friends of Glen Park Reserve about another danger to the lightning fast bush dwellers. The Friends are planning to become new members of the Review but before they start submitting notes they want to highlight the issue of discarded plastic rings that could be fatal to bush animals if not disposed of in recycle bins. Have a read.

Before training with Australia Post, Aaron worked with IGA and Aldi, so he has a wealth of experience in customer service and has had to get his head around postal procedures. “And with Australia Post you are learning all the time,” he says. He has also come to appreciate that the needs of a post office in a village like Darlington are quite different from that of Mirrabooka (where he previously worked) where the bulk of business is bill paying.

Get a grant to advance your project! If your group is looking at the purchase of small equipment, training or support for a project that benefits the community, be aware that the Shire of Mundaring’s Quick grants applications open on April 3 and close May 11. Grant writers will also want to know that there is a Grant Writing/Where to find Funds workshop coming up on June 30. More details are on the Shire website.

We’re lucky that Darlington Post Office has traditionally provided a range of services that Aaron suspects some residents would not be aware of. For instance, you can do all your banking (with the exception of the Bank of Queensland and ANZ) on your doorstep through 70 financial institutions, streamline passport applications/photos; pay the bulk of utility bills, post gifts across the world – and of course pick up goods ordered on line.

Be a brick!

Since taking over, Aaron has introduced soft drinks, sweets and magazines to the range of merchandise on sale. He’s not going to make hasty changes but would like your thoughts on how the gift shop area could best be utilised. He doesn’t want to duplicate services offered elsewhere but is aware that while the gift shop is a success seasonally, there could be other options for the area.

Remember when someone good, solid and dependable might be referred to as ‘a brick’? Well the expression has taken on a whole new relevance with the Darlington Community Pavilion’s Foundation Brick Members Wall. As we went to press there were still around a hundred bricks to join those impressive plaques already covering the meeting room walls, so if you’ve been meaning to buy one, now is the time! Foundation members will be invited to join supporters and dignitaries to celebrate the official opening when the date is set. Another pavilion milestone has been reached with the ‘marrying’ of the two buildings, the old and the new. Read DaSRA notes for an update.

“Meanwhile, I’m thinking of being an agent for dry cleaning and am happy to consider stocking particular magazines or providing new services that people might like.”

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Volunteers at Parliament House

ABOVE: DRRA committee members and partners (l – r) Allan McAuliffe, Colette Murray, Steve Beadle, Pippa and Simon Windsor, Chris Pemberton, Grant Butler and Kalamunda MLA Matthew Hughes Just before restrictions on gatherings came into force, committee members of the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) and their partners were delighted to be guests of MLA Matthew Hughes at Parliament House.

However, the April DRRA meeting has been cancelled. You can check on the items discussed at the March meeting in Secretary Chris Pemberton’s notes. There was some interesting discussion on the new super bright but energy efficient LED lights that are in the pipeline as Western Power replaces the street lights as they reach their use-by date.

With perhaps slightly more time on your hands due to mass cancellations of events, Chris also urges you to have a read and provide feedback (as have several locals already) on the Darlington Locality Plan that is available at www.darlingtonvillage.org/community-groups/darlingtonratepayers. Send your comments to chris.pemberton@bigpond. com.

What’s on and what’s not

ABOVE: FODS members Diane Smith, Gill Scott and Jane Arnold Inevitably, events are being cancelled or postponed, so have a careful read of your group’s notes. The good news is that Hans Arkeveld’s exceptional exhibition at the Mundaring Art Centre is being extended. Also read Letters (that are particularly diverse this month) with one telling us how the popular Kookaburra Outdoor Cinema plans to stay open and stay safe.

One group not curtailing its activities but gearing up for action this autumn is the Friends of Darlington Station (FODS). We came across three members having a planning meeting for a scaled-down celebration of their decade of hard work – while demonstrating how to hold a keeping-your-distance meeting.

They’re hoping their event will take place in May (see their notes).

Also remaining open over weekends from April 4 is Juniper Galleries. The current exhibition features works by WA artists Carolyn Francis, Kate Debbo and Simon Hemsley. Individual private viewings can be arranged for weekends and weekdays so social distancing and hygiene remain priority, with hand washing facilities provided.

“For as long as these troubled times remain, other WA artists will add their new works to the exhibition gallery,” says Trish Juniper.

“So a shout out to all art appreciators, please remember to come and support your local art community. Coffee, tea or a wine always on offer. As the situation is continuing to evolve, please refer to www.junipergalleries.com.au for updates.”

We’re lucky in Perth to have fine and benign autumn weather on the way and multiple options for exercise and outdoor get-togethers. So, count your blessings and enjoy the pleasures of your own backyard where the birds could teach those drongos (just had to use it again!) a few lessons: there are no worries about the abundance of local larders.

ABOVE: Dalry Road bridge (Photo Richard Woldendorp) This document is a very easy read and it’s Darlington’s aspirational blueprint for how to preserve our place in the hills.

Hopefully it will also guide new residents planning to build or buy. You’ll love Richard Woldendorp’s beautiful images and you’ll feel a sense of pride when paging through the document – and DRRA needs your feedback before the draft becomes a final document to be submitted to Mundaring Shire. You may also want to provide feedback on the LED light at the junction of Lawson Way and Darlington Road. The next DRRA meeting may be held on Tuesday May 5 at 7.30 in the Lesser Hall.

Trea Wiltshire Editor

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Letters to the Reviews Rachel Backus writes:

potential to close the cinema permanently as we are unlikely to recover financially from a severe downturn in patronage.

Superhero student at DPS

Darlington History Group – Lyn Woldendorp, Glen Forrest writes:

A Darlington Primary School student— Wesley Loveridge—showed kindness, bravery and helpfulness on his way to school on Tuesday 17th March.

March’s ‘Letter to the Review’ by A Hall nudged me into action to pay my membership to the Darlington History Group. Each month I intend to go to their meeting, which would also enable me to pay my membership, but before I know it, it’s come and gone.

But why not pay on-line? which I hadn’t thought of. I have now done this (BSB 633-000 A/c 156049264) as well as extra to cover the years I might have missed. The small enthusiastic, dedicated voluntary group do an amazing job researching and documenting Darlington’s history, which is so important, especially for future Darlingtonites.

His neighbours—Glenn, Alice (4) and James (11 months)—were on their way to the DPS Early Learning Centre, when a fridge on wheels came rolling down the hill towards them!

Everybody jumped out of the way; but while Glenn tried to catch the uncontrolled appliance in an attempt to prevent a looming traffic accident on Darlington Road, Alice panicked and headed back towards to hazard. Wesley—who was walking behind them—noticed that Alice had run the wrong way, and quickly called a warning to her and pulled her off the road. He then waited calmly and patiently with Alice, and baby James in his pushchair, while Glenn secured the refrigerator.

My husband Richard and I recently moved to Glen Forrest, although to our Darlington friends, we’re in East Darlington. Richard started living in Darlington in 1952. Then when we married in 1962, we bought our first house which was on the site where the Treetops Montesorri High School now is. In the early 70’s we built a Gene Mapp house in Binbrook Place where we brought up our 3 daughters. We still like to be involved with the community, even though it is less these days. We’ve seen a lot happen over the years and before you know it, its history. The history of Darlington and its community are in many ways unique and worth documenting.

If it had not been for Wesley’s presence-of-mind and helpfulness, the situation could have ended with three-car accident, and numerous injuries. When discussing the event later, Alice commented, “Super Wesley saved my life!” We are very pleased to have such a first-rate citizen living amongst us.

Mike Tooby writes: The January concert to raise funds for the bushfire appeal raised about $5000, and this was duly noted in the February Review as an amazing result. What has not been noted so far is the generosity of the musicians, all professionals, who donated their time so that all the money raised could go to help the bushfire victims. David Silk should also be commended for putting the concert together in a short time.

Peter at the Kookaburra Cinema writes: Hello all, With rising COVID-19 concerns, we would like to advise you of our updated procedures at Kookaburra Outdoor Cinema.

Firstly, as we are an outdoor venue and not currently bound by the 100 person limitation imposed on indoor activities, we will remain OPEN during this period, until our anticipated finish date of April 26th or the Government makes new announcements.

Please dispose of plastic responsibly to protect our wildlife.

Leonie Campbell writes: Approximately three weeks before being able to catch a juvenile Quenda, I noticed it had something around its torso. I assumed it was an elastic band, as my partner and I had removed one of these from an adult Quenda previously. I set my possum trap with a few raw oats as bait for approximately two and a half weeks before I was able to catch it. With my partners help we managed to cut away a plastic ring that was indeed around its torso, not its neck. The ring was similar to one of those on plastic bottles that are left behind after you twist off the lid, i.e. orange juice or milk bottles. A new ring is 4cm in diameter, however, this one had stretched a couple of millimetres, but being solid plastic, it would not have stretched any further, and the animal would have eventually starved and died.

We will be slightly altering our practices during this time to ensure the health and safety of our patrons.

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We are promoting ‘self-distancing’ while queuing and when choosing seating. We will manage incoming numbers to allow for safe distances to be maintained. You are encouraged to bring your own seating if you have concerns about proximity to other patrons.

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Our cleaning practices have been updated as per new recommendations.

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If you are unwell, please reconsider coming. While we appreciate your patronage, we need to respect the health of everyone.

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Please be aware that we are also limited in our toilet paper stock. Rather than leaving spare rolls in the toilets, used rolls will be replenished as and when required.

You can remove these rings from containers after you rinse out plastic juice/milk bottles. Cut the rings, and put them in the general waste bin with their lid. Alternatively, remove the lid, crush the plastic bottle and lightly screw the lid back on. The lids can then be separated in the recycling process as they are of a different type of plastic to the bottles.

This young Quenda was lucky we noticed its circumstances, otherwise it would certainly have died in time as the ring was very tight around its body.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me on 9397 7945 (office) or 0434 552 056 (mobile). Keep up to date with any news via our Facebook page or Instagram.

In the interest of animal welfare please note my trap was never left over night, but only set for a couple of hours each evening around dusk and monitored frequently.

Thank you for your continued support during this time. As is the case with many other small businesses, this pandemic has the

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Darlington Dipsticks The ongoing story of the restoration of a 1960 MK2 Jaguar. By Bindy Datson Part Four Mark and I had bought a 1960 Automatic 3.8 MK2 Jaguar, online and sight unseen, something which in hindsight could have come unstuck in so many ways! However, everything went well, and the car arrived from NSW, in November 2016.

Oh, how much we have learned from being the hopelessly optimistic and naïve new owners of our beloved Jaguar! After a year spent stripping the car back to a bare body, we took it to be blasted and primed before taking it to a panelbeater to remove rust.

We took it to a local panelbeating workshop and there it languished for a year with only sporadic work being done, which in hindsight was probably a blessing as the work done was below our expectations. Mark was beginning to lose interest in the project, so we decided to look for another panelbeater to complete the work.

Well! We discovered our current body saviour in the shape of ‘Tom the Tatt’, a lovely young man covered from head to toe (we assume) in tattoos. We had an inkling of the calibre of job he intended to do when he asked us if we wanted the new welds in the original spots! He has removed every bit of pinhole rust and replaced panels either with ones we ordered from England or he has fabricated himself. When we get the car back it will be virtually a new car, possibly better.

We were always a little concerned that the engine might be seized or the cylinder head cracked, which would have been problematic as heads are hard to come by, however when we visited Galloways in Pinjarra to see the engine we were pleasantly surprised to see that everything had come apart easily with no damage to the head and only a small amount of corrosion – not bad for a 60 year old car! Galloways are now reconditioning the engine and making small changes such as a seal at the rear of the engine to stop oil leaks, and ‘top hat’ cylinder sleeves to prevent movement.

We are happy that everything is back on track and are now looking forward to seeing the body finished and painted in its first coat before putting the car back together again – watch this space

Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre Darlington Theatre Players and the Corona Virus.

Alice in Wonderland was a huge success and played to packed houses. A large cast brought this story to life under the direction of Rachel Vonk and her talented team.

At the conclusion of a this successful season of Alice in Wonderland on the 14th of March the Executive Committee convened a special meeting to put in place plans to take us through the next few months as the affects of the Covid 19 take effect.

As of 16th of March 2020; The AGM has been postponed until a date to be advised.

The next production of Wife After Death has now been postponed and re scheduled to a season in June or July. These dates will be constantly reviewed.

The down time is being used to carry out larger maintenance work and new installations of equipment where these can be carried out by single individuals or a minimal trades involvement.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you at the theatre in the not too distant future.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused but believe this course of action to be in the best interests of the community and our members.

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The Darlington Club With combination of the Covid virus situation and several public holidays in the next few weeks, the Club will regrettably remain closed until further notice.

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Matthew Hughes MLA JP - Member for Kalamunda It is a great comfort for all of us to know that Prime Minister and the Premiers and First Ministers of the State and Territories are acting in consort as a National Cabinet to combat the Novel Corona - COVID-19 – virus. The simple message to each member of the community is to rely on authenticated advice and commentary from government sources and reputable news outlets for information as together we combat this unprecedented public health crisis.

The WA Government’s advice is consistent with this national approach and we should not be unsettled by the actions taken by other national governments as they act to tackle the circumstances they face.

It is important people are well informed on the virus, so as new information or advice becomes available the WA Government will announce it. The WA Government provides regular public updates

include up-to-date information, current advice and tips on how to better protect yourself and the community as a whole. Please heed this advice.

The best thing we can do to protect ourselves is quality personal hygiene and exercise social distancing by avoiding unnecessary personal contact. That includes covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands often with soap or sanitiser, staying home from work or school if unwell, avoiding shaking hands or hugging, and maintaining distance from others in public by keeping 1.5 metres away from others wherever possible.

Please also continue to follow the advice of authorities and doctors - anyone who is instructed to self-isolate must take the request seriously, stay home and not put others at risk. This means you don’t leave your property, you don’t go to work or school, you don’t go on outings and you don’t have visitors - only leave the house to seek medical attention.

People simply need to be aware, observe good health and make sure they have accurate information, from credible sources. We will get through this by being considerate of others, working together and without panicking. It is important that we remain calm and use common sense.

Darlington Dibbler & Nyaania Guides Activities this month have included practising some first aid using bandages, role play and basic first aid techniques. We also learned running and blanket stitch for making fabric bags for our sit upons.

Since the outbeak of the COVID-19 virus Girl Guides has been reiterating its focus on good hand hygiene, minimising direct physical contact and not attending meetings if you are feeling unwell.

Unfortunately due to the health concerns presented to the wider community by the COVID-19 virus, Girl Guides WA has suspended all meetings until 27th April. Girl Guides WA is currently working on other ways to stay connected with members and maintain the supportive network via Skype, Zoom and online meetings. If you have any queries regarding Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides please contact Jasmine on 0404 740 322.

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Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) The AGM of the DCRAG was held on February the 20th at the Darlington Pavilion and Trish Cook was re-elected as chair and Colin James as Secretary.

The committee welcomed new delegates Duncan Bell (Social Cricket), Tim Hunter (Junior football), and David Gannaway (Junior cricket). Three new community members were also welcomed; Jennifer Woods (Darlington Primary school) Shane Bailey (Native Triangle group) and Winsome SantaMaria.

(Sustainability group).

The Advisory Group welcomes all these new members and delegates and look forward to their invaluable input at future meetings. Having all Recreation users represented at DCRAG prevents conflict of interests, and allows all needs to be considered when making recommendations to the Shire of Mundaring.

The Darlington Junior Football Club advised the committee that their Auskick club was awarded the Best Auskick club in WA for 2019. This is an outstanding achievement and explains why we see the oval so full of players and parents on Saturday morning.

Congratulations to the officials, parents and players of the DFC. The Tennis club is considering building a concrete table tennis table for outside of the tennis courts near the clubhouse. This would be available for community use at any time. This is a great initiative and DCRAG overwhelming supports the tennis club in their endeavours in making this happen.

A presentation of a summary of the Large Tree Canopy Management report of the DCRAG subcommittee was submitted

by Stacey August. This report for the Shire of Mundaring is to ensure the retention, maintenance and replanting of large trees in the Darlington Recreational precinct. Thanks Stacey and team for all your work on this project. Having been considered at Council, the Shire have recommended that the improvement to the Darlington Tree Canopy and succession planning for the large trees, can be dealt with in-house. DCRAG subcommittee, therefore, look forward to working with the Shire to developing and implementing a Tree planting plan.

The SOM are considering using Darlington Playground for a trial of a chemical free/ community based weeding program

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at the children’s playgrounds. The new pathways and new turf, currently being installed, will make this an easy job. Mostly we will just ask that all users of the playground to “WEED THREE” during their stay. Please advise Trish by email if you would be happy to be involved in administering and/or being part of a formal weeding roster.

Whilst awaiting the developments of the Lower Recreation Masterplan the community garden folk are not being idle. One team lead by Nathania Dolman, in conjunction with the Shire of Mundaring, will soon be getting stuck into the Darlington Hall low maintenance, native garden. Sonja Parker is dealing with the Shire regarding the community garden lease which is now awaiting final approval from the State Government. You may see some materials in the lease area which were salvaged from the old bridge on Glen Road. Thank you to Allan Woodward for his kind donation of time and labour. Candice Cahill, Shane Bailey, Penny Bennett and Kara McKenzie are organising native seedling plantings for the behind the pavilion in an area dubbed the Native Triangle due to the shape and content of the area. We have a lot of bushland to the west of the skatepark that needs regeneration and planting, and the Native Triangle will be a great start in showing what can be done by removing weeds and restoring native plantings. These plantings will also provide a noise/ sight buffer for residents along Darlington Road.

LEFT The Darlington Hall garden – before photo Subject to COVID 19 precautions, the Bonfire 2020 will this year is planned for October 31st and thus will be a Halloween themed event.

A Facebook Poll showed support for the combined Halloween/ Bonfire two to one. Event organisers (Doc Parker and Trish) thank last years’ assistants and welcome new people/parents/ grandparents wanting to get involved. The Half pipe and new skatepark will be formally Christened with the annual Bonfire competition.

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It’s been an unforgettable start to 2020 for everyone! Although April and the months ahead may not be following quite the programs that were planned, there is still much to look forward to.

years, they’ll find themselves being able to take on three-day hikes from planning and preparing, even choosing their own menu and cooking themselves.

On the 22nd February, many of our members attended our Founders Day at Darlington Oval. Lord Robert Baden Powell would have been 163 on his birthday if he was still alive today. It was an opportunity to also celebrate our younger members moving up into the next section.

Upcoming activities include a canoeing day on the Swan, and abseiling at Boya Quarry. Scouting is youth-led, adult-supported.

Joey Scouts (aged 5 up to 7, and at full time school) This year the Joey’s have enjoyed many new activities, making the most of the lovely bush surrounds of the hall, with crafts, games nights and often messy fun! The Joeys have been on a small hike and preparing for a longer hike when the weather gets a little cooler.

Cubs (aged 8-10) The Cub Scouts have been preparing for an upcoming bike hike camp and have been learning about signalling, riding safely and basics of bike maintenance. They recently had a great night ride on following the linking activity at Darlington Oval. They made it all the way to Glen Forrest Train Park and back with only a few bingles.

Scouts (aged 11-14) Action is at the core of all Scouting activities, and the Scouts group have been making that happen with an amazing weekend adventure camp, including a surfing lesson at Trigg Beach, sandboarding at Lancelin, and high ropes at Yanchep.

Scouts have also shared a hike with their dogs, and completed a wild orienteering session, only getting a little lost in the dark! Great preparation for further adventures in the bush.

Weekly meetings involve learning the skills needed to plan, prepare and go on adventures, and by the time they’ve been a Scout for a few

Venturers (aged 15-17) The Venturer group share activities with other troops in the Bilgoman district, opening up opportunities for friendship and collaboration. This year there have been multiple challenges from confidence courses, cooking, cupcake decorating (and eating of course), and an awesome ice skating night.

Since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, we follow the guidelines of Scouts Australia, and the WA branch, closely monitoring the situation to ensure a calm, considered, and well informed response but ultimately the safety of members. One of the great benefits of the Scouting program is building resilience in our youth and adults, and when circumstances mean the planned programs can’t continue, there are many options through virtual meetings and online, which have been embraced by scouts for some time. Scouting never stops!

New members are always welcome to join our group - we welcome youth and families as well as adults that would like to be trained as leaders. An excellent training program is provided for leaders with the opportunity to learn lots of new skills, make friends as well as contributing to the development of youth in the local community.

Scouting provides programs and opportunities for boys and girls across all age ranges. Joey Scouts for age 5 (and at full time school) to 8; Cub Scouts for ages 8 to 11, Scouts for ages 11 to 14 and Venturers for ages 14 to 18.

For further information on any of the sections, please contact us at membership@darlingtonscouts.com.

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Darlington Family Playgroup It is with heavy hearts that Darlington Family Playgroup Committee has followed Playgroup WA’s recommendations and suspended all face to face playgroup sessions.

To all our members please know that your playgroup community is still here and we encourage you to stay in touch with your playgroup pals via digital means and social media.

We hope that everyone in our community and the wider community remains safe during this very difficult and trying time. We hope we will be seeing you all again very soon.

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Unfortunately owing to all the restrictions on the Corona virus re holding of meetings we will not be having our Post Season meeting.

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Yes the rain has come along with the cooler weather, but we still need to maintain our vigilance regarding fires as the bush was dry for many months and winds keep it dry.

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A hands-on approach to learning is one of the key things that distinguishes Montessori education from a more mainstream/ traditional approach to education. Maria Montessori regarded children as explorers who aim to understand and make sense of the world around them through the use of their senses.

When children work with their hands, they gain a concrete understanding of the materials and more neural connections are formed. Then later on, more abstract learning will naturally evolve.

Primary STEM lessons are providing hands-on and minds-on learning experiences for our students.

In Karri, our Year 5 and 6 students love to learn by doing and experiencing. A key component of the hands-on learning that occurs in the Karri classroom is ‘The Prepared Environment’. This is a carefully planned and curated set of materials and activities that are accessible to students during work cycle and supports their learning in other lessons.

Students enjoy the freedom and independence to choose which materials they would like to use. They choose the activity they would like to work on, bring it to where in the room they would like to work, explore the material and make discoveries for themselves. The photos below show students collecting the 3-D nets activity to use, and working together on the Asia jigsaw puzzle.

Marri (Year 3 and 4) have planted seeds and seedlings in the kitchen garden beds, discovering practical skills like composting and budgeting (growing from seed), and life skills such as cooperation and critical thinking.

They have also started a year-long project with Chris Durrant from Million Trees. Students are planting 60 trees to start this year, and next year are aiming to sow 200-500 trees that will be planted at a farm in Goomalling in the Wheatbelt.

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The Nudges of God I had to go to Midland Gate for shopping and I knew my brother often goes for a coffee so I thought I’d look for him in the large eating area. No luck. So, I made my way back to Coles, but just seemingly on a whim, I decided to take the other route back. I lightly prayed, ‘Lord, if he’s around, help me find him’. Then I saw him and got to chat. A fluke? – not if you believe in a God who guides you.

At the end of October last year, my shares in a major bank were over $29, but they ran an advert which disgusted me so I decided to sell my shares. By the end of November, the price had dropped 14%. By the middle of March, they fell another 20%. I praised God for the nudge.

Jesus says in John 10:27 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them”. If you believe in the God who created you, then you know He has a special purpose for you. Sometimes we do things seemingly by accident, just on a whim. On Tuesday 4th Feb, I was at the Woodbridge Playground, on my half way stop for my run, when I noticed a bloke lying on the grass. I went to the toilet and when I came out, he was still there. I was hesitant to disturb him, but just a nudge, seemingly on a whim, God got me to walk over and ask if he was ok. I thought he had white sunglasses on but as I came closer, he was foaming from his nose. Fortunately, the girl at the café was there and an ambulance was called, and he ended up in IC at SJoG Midland. People will say it was a fluke – but if you know that God leads you, and you see His hand in your life, then it was no accident that I went to him. If you’re reading this JK, know that God cares about you.

On Tuesday 18th Feb, at about 7:10 pm my wife and I set off for a walk by the river opposite Sandalford. Just 5 minutes out, we saw a pillar of smoke. PANIC!!! I ran to it, saw the bush on fire and rang 000. Fortunately, even though the morning was very

windy, the evening had no wind. The Fire Brigade was able to put it out before it spread. Coincidence? - not if you believe God has a plan for your life.

Of course, the nudges are not always easy to understand. Late last year I reported a trolley to K-mart on line, discarded by the river. Nothing was done. A month later I went to K-Mart in Midland Gate and reported it. Nothing was done. About 2 weeks later I asked to see a manager at K-Mart and reported it again.

Nothing was done. A month later its been at the carpark, then down at the river, then in front of the John George Walk trail sign near the pergola by the river, now down the street. Maybe God was teaching me that in a fallen world, sometimes things just fall flat, but we still have to do our duty to society.

A Christian is a person whose sole aim in life is to know God and obey Him. This is not just knowing about God – but knowing Him. So many people know about you, but only a few actually know you. When Jesus declared at the Feast of the Tabernacles, that He is the light of the world in John 8:12, He is saying, if you want to see where you are going, you have to dwell with Me. We need to be together, in the study, in the lounge, in the car, on your run, at the shops – wherever. You walk with Him and talk with Him, because every fibre of your being wants to know more of Him and be known by Him. Thanks again for the unexpected supportive comments sent to me. If you want to know more, you can contact me on 61530364 or email robmerrells@optusnet.com.au. My sermons are under Darlington United Church on the internet – which then comes up with Darlington Christian Fellowship. With the Covid-19 situation we are unsure if services including Good Friday, which are normally at 9:30 am, will continue for a while.

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Darlington Review - April 2020

St Cuthbert’sAnglican Anglican Church St Cuthbert’s Church cnr Darlington RoadRd and Hillsden Road, Darlington cnr Darlington and Hillsden Rd, Darlington You know how at school the maths teachers always told you that maths was relevant to real life? Well, it turns out they were right. COVID19 is spreading at an exponential rate. I actually read up on exponential functions and watched a YouTube video made by maths nerds. It all checks out - we are in the middle of a global maths problem, and there is a maths solution which is we need to minimise physical contact and movement. We must take steps to slow the spread of infection and avoid overloading the health system.

So, All pARiSH ACtivitieS iNClUDiNG tHe SUNDAy eUCHARiSt ARe SHUt DoWN UNtil fURtHeR NotiCe. I’m still working. You can call me on 08 6292 0074, text me on 0405 525 476 or email rector@hillsanglicans.com. I’ve laid out some information below about how we can support each other – but it’s also ok to just call for a chat. You can keep up to date via our website www.hillsanglicans.com or the Hills Anglicans Facebook page.

You’re probably wondering when I’m going to say something about God. So here it is. The fear, isolation and uncertainty we feel right now may be unfamiliar to us, but it is not unfamiliar to God. While we live our relatively comfortable lives, God’s focus has always been on those who are suffering, hungry, lost and alone.

This time might be a chance for us to come close to the heart of God, to renew our sense of compassion and to remember the interconnectedness of all created beings. Let’s use this time well. So, in the immortal words of Bill and Ted, ‘be excellent to each other’.

In solidarity, fr Chris

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Q&A Has anyone in our congregation been exposed to CoviD19?

No What is this live-streaming business?

Facebook has a facility called ‘Facebook Live’. It is not perfect, but it allows anyone to broadcast live video. A video of our

Liturgy of Dispersal on 22 March is on our Facebook page www. fb.me/hillsanglicans and you can watch a replay. It’s like sports, only holier.

What about a facebook group?

If you have a Facebook account, you can join the St Cuthbert’s Community Facebook Group. It’s a private space to share information with the parish community, even with people you’re not ‘friends’ with. It’s an experiment, so we’ll see if it works shall we?

What about Holy Week and easter?

Well now, that’s a very good question. We will surely find a way to celebrate, but it probably won’t be in the usual way. is there a way i can continue to support Ascension emergency food Relief?

There sure is! Last Friday, AEFR gave out 53 hampers and they expect the number to increase. Audrey has written to the parish to say thank you for our generosity – and big thanks to Shirley and Jim who do all the heavy lifting (literally). You can leave non-perishable food items on the back pew at St Cuthbert’s at any time. We’ll work out a way to collect money to help AEFR when they need it. it’s not easter without a teAR chook card.

How can i get one?

What a great question. Michelle has 30 cards to sell, which will help people in developing economies to start chicken farms.

Please email her on mandm6@bigpond.com and she will happily drop cards to you if necessary.

Can i come and visit the church and grounds during the week?

Please do. Come and have some quiet time in the church building. Sit in the grounds and have a think and pray. Bring your kids down to run around. Come and use our wifi (the network is Guest of St Cuthbert’s, there’s no password required, and we have unlimited data!) Just wash your hands! is father Chris serious about just giving him a call or whatever?

Yes. He’s available and ready to listen or help. For the time being, he will be a kind of matchmaker – if you or someone you know needs a hand with something, he will try to match you with someone who can help. For example, he knows where there is quite a bit of toilet paper.

How can we help each other?

Check in with people. See if anyone needs a hand with shopping. Chat on the phone. Pray for each other. You could even write a letter to someone and post it. Remember letters?

“Be excellent to each other.”

Rector: The Reverend Chris Bedding Email: rector@hillsanglicans.com Website: www.hillsanglicans.com Find us on Facebook at Hills Anglicans

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Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade •

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For general Brigade enquiries please ring 9299 7217. Station hours: Saturday 9am-10:30am.

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April 1st would normally mark the Shire of Mundaring’s move to the first Restricted Burning period for 2020, but some additional restrictions or conditions may be in place. Please contact the Shire, check their website, or call the information hotline on 9290 6644 to confirm the current status, obtain burning information and check for updates. We will also endeavour to post notifications on the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Facebook page. Once we enter the Restricted Burning period permits to burn must be obtained for lighting ALL fires BEFORE 6pm, having said that the Shire may delay the issuing of permits until further notice. Once authorised, permits to burn for Darlington and surrounding suburbs will be available from Darlington Station on Saturday mornings between 9am – 10.30am.

“Don’t be a Fool! Change your smoke alarm battery on April 1st”. If you haven’t remembered, now is the time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms (including back-up batteries), as only working smoke alarms can save lives and homes. DFES urges householders to change smoke alarm batteries on April 1st each year and also recommends householders should test their smoke alarms regularly (monthly). If you haven’t already, change your smoke alarm batteries today as it could save your home… and your life.

Here are a few smoke alarm facts; • ALL smoke alarms require replacement approximately every 10 years.

The Shire may also delay permission to light small garden refuse fires not requiring a permit. If and when the Shire authorises these fires, they may be lit AFTER 6pm without a permit, under strict criteria, including; •

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The recent milder weather and periods of rain in some areas will not have been sufficient to substantially reduce the bush fire risk leading in to autumn. Our long warm summer has left fuel loads very high and it might take some time for autumn and winter rains to penetrate surface fuels and soil, especially with long periods of fine weather between. Please remain vigilant and continue to look out for signs of bush fires, calling 000 immediately if you see smoke and/or flames. Suspicious activity in bush areas, or around where fires start, should be reported to CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is changing the way we as a society are functioning. It is changing rapidly and continuously, and having a significant on government, business, education and us as individuals, that will affect us for some time to come. Rest assured that DFES, the Shire of Mundaring and the Brigade are taking significant steps to manage the risk to emergency responders and our members. There are many protocols and procedures that have been put in to place, and the Brigade has significantly modified its operational and administrative activities to manage risk. All of this has been put in place to maximise our ability to continue providing timely emergency response capability to the community.

• It is LAW that property owners install mains powered smoke alarms BEFORE they sell or rent their property.

• We encourage the use of long lasting alkaline batteries to ensure smoke alarms work properly.

• Smoke alarms require regular cleaning – check each smoke alarm for a build-up of dust and cobwebs and clean with a vacuum cleaner at least every 6 months.

Our newest extension to the Fire Station is rapidly taking shape.

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Once we are at “lock up” the remainder of the interior works and electricals can be completed. Please be patient if you encounter building works near the access from Pine Terrace to the BMX track and Pavilion. We have been undertaking the work in stages and the final stages are in sight. We greatly appreciate the support of the Shire of Mundaring and the trade suppliers that have helped us get this far.

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Darlington History Group As we come to the end of Bunuru and prepare for Djeran ...

Jan is currently documenting oral histories of the people involved in the Bickley Observatory, and we look forward to seeing the final result.

HERITAGE WALK TRAIL “TRIBUTE TO EARLY YEARS”

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The DHG recently consulted with Dr Noel Nannup and the Hon. Ken Wyatt regarding the planning and process for part of this exciting initiative. DHG have dedicated considerable time examining how best to deliver a Noongar Six Season Garden as part of the proposed Heritage Walk Trail. Noongar culture recognise 6 distinct seasons – Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makaru, Djilba, Kambarang – with each season indicated by the changes in the flora and fauna. The seasons act as a guide to Noongar people as to which plant and animal resources are plentiful at that time.

We will keep you up to date on developments, and if you would like to find out more details or would like to be involved in the project we encourage you to contact DHG. Cliff Burns 9299 6696 or cliffburns@iprimus.com.au SPEAKERS PROGRAMME Jan Baldwin | The Importance of Oral Histories

By Lyn Myles, Archivist Our first speaker for 2020 was Jan Baldwin, who spoke about the value of oral histories, starting from very ancient times and finishing the talk with the present day. Oral histories are important as they preserve history, identity and culture. They are the recorded account of someone’s personal experience about a time that is now history. Many oral histories are also recorded on video, and they become an audio visual historical experience.

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Upcoming Speaker April 8 Darlington Lesser Hall | Chris Durrant Due to the current recommendations concerning COVID19, we will be suspending the Speakers Programme until Spring. Please visit Chris Durrant’s website for information regarding his bio and his book www.chrisdurrant.com NEW FACES NEW SKILLS

By Val Shiell, Chair The Darlington History Group is thrilled to welcome Abigail Hall on our Executive Committee to take on the role of Publicity and Promotions for DHG. Mich Lee has also joined us to undertake the design of the book about the history of the Darlington Arts Festival, in collaboration with Trea Wiltshire. We are looking forward to seeing that incredible mix of images and words that take us back to the early beginning of art making in Darlington, the Hills and the Arts Festival, that is part of life in Darlington not only in November, but throughout the year as volunteers plan and prepare for DAF. HELPERS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH SORTING We are looking for helpers with our books and bric a brac sorting at the Station Masters House Glen Forrest. If you have a little time to spare to give us a hand we would be very appreciative. You don’t have to be a member of the DHG, just have a willingness for sorting stuff. All ages welcome! If you can help please contact Lyn Myles 92988604 or myleslc@bigpond.com SHARE THE HERITAGE | BECOME A MEMBER For just $5 you can become a member of a group that is dedicated to researching, investigating, and preserving the history and heritage of your village and community. Plus you will receive a monthly newsletter keeping you in the loop about coming events and ongoing projects. For details on how you can become a member please contact Val Shiell shiell@iinet.net.au or Cliff Burns cliffburns@iprimus.com.au or Abi Hall abigail@abigailhall.com.au

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Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc The Spanish Flu in Western Australia In our current situation with COVID-19 and the recent declaration of a pandemic, it is timely to reflect on a more distant pandemic, the Spanish Flu. To date, the Spanish Flu has been the deadliest pandemic in recorded human history. It infected 500 million people, nearly one-third of the world’s population, and killed over 50 million. It is thought the virus originated in the USA in the spring of 1918 as an ordinary influenza strain. It then spread through the American military camps and arrived in Europe with the American troops fighting in WW1, where it spread through the trenches. For some reason, this seasonal flu morphed into a more deadly strain. This new strain proved fatal to fit young people. The virus triggered an extreme reaction from the body’s immune system, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs. Bacterial infection set in which, in many cases, led to death.

The disease spread quickly to most countries via troops returning home. This spread was due to authorities not initially recognising the seriousness of the disease and not applying quarantine measures. Australia fared better. In October 1918 The Australian Quarantine Service quickly implemented quarantine restrictions when cases were reported in South Africa and New Zealand. It was agreed at this time that the Commonwealth would take charge of proclaiming which States had become infected, while the States would be responsible for establishing emergency hospitals.

Due to Perth’s isolation it was not until early June 1919 that the first cases of pneumonic influenza, as it was referred to here, were reported. Emergency hospitals were soon set up, and the Blackboy Hill military camp in Greenmount was re-opened to serve as one of these. In WA 544 people succumbed to the disease.

In the USA the pandemic killed c. 675,000 people, far more than their losses on the Western Front. Australia recorded the lowest numbers – c.15,000. However, this needs to be compared to the 62,000 killed during WW 1.

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The talk was held at the conference room at Dome Midland on the Tuesday 17th March at 7pm.

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Bunning’s Midland has cancelled our Sausage Sizzle fundraiser on Saturday 28th March due to the corona virus. Hopefully we can gain another fundraising date later in the year.

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Soroptimist International of Helena is practicing social distancing in our meetings with members engaging in the strict cleaning of all chairs and tables and personal hygiene protocols.

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Mundaring Arts Centre moving to Hovea in 1982, Arkeveld has been a valued member of the hills arts community with his work a proud feature of both the Mundaring Sculpture Park and the Shire of Mundaring Art Collection.

Please note that Tributaries by Tineke van der Eecken and the Jewellery Popup have been postponed due to COVID-19.

MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRE

MUNDARING ARTS CENTRE Extended until 12 July, Homo Eclectic is a retrospective exhibition of the work of Hans Arkeveld; one of Western Australia’s foremost artists and sculptors. Homo Eclectic presents a new body of work by Arkeveld alongside ephemera and significant past artworks. Documenting his 50-plus year practice, the exhibition draws on his passion for the machinations and form of the human body as well as social justice issues.

Arkeveld’s exceptional construction, drawing, and printmaking skills have been honed from his many decades working as a resident artist and technician in the UWA Department of Anatomy since 1968. Since

Palestinian Threads and Stitches now on display until 20 June celebrates the living diversity of Palestinian identity within the Western Australian community. Handmade, traditional tatreez embroidery pieces are stitched together into a single cloth, just as the stories of the women who made them are stitched together with the common threads of identity.

Also on display until 11 April Show Your Working presents a selection of work from the 2019 graduating classes of Perth’s tertiary art schools.

Please note that Sheridan’s by Emma Jolley has been extended until 20 June. DADAA’s In Focus will be on show 25 April to 20 June with no opening event. Extra Curricular has been postponed.

Mundaring Arts Centre | 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St) | 9295 3991 mundaringartscentre.com.au

Midland Junction Arts Centre | 276 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Cale St) | 9250 8062 midlandjunctionartscentre.com.au

Tue – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat & Sun 11am – 3pm

Wed – Fri 10am -5pm, Sat 11am – 3pm

Darlington Chamber Music Cancellation Announcement In the best interests and well-being of us all, we are following government guidelines regarding the Coronavirus pandemic and regretfully cancelling the first two Darlington Chamber Music concerts programmed for 17 May and 14 June.

will be refunded for the concerts missed.

Every effort will be made to reschedule these concerts or include some performances in the remaining concerts but even this might not be possible – there are many unknowns ahead of us.

Thank you for your ongoing support during this time and we hope to continue to bring our music to the community again very soon.

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Further information will be available via the concert contact list, the Darlington Review, the Darlington Hub Facebook page and the website: www.darlingtonconcerts.com.au

Semra Lee-Smith and Graeme Gilling

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DARLINGTON COMMUNITY PAVILION PROJECT In November 2018 local artist Alistair Taylor captured how the DaSRA team were feeling in his illustration below, aptly titled ‘Rescue Required on This Mountain’.

SKATE PARK - LOWER AREA RECREATION MASTERPLAN A recent meeting of skatepark users, facilitated by Sonja Parker, and Paul and Gerry Healy (Masterplan) has resulted in changes to the original design submitted to the Shire. Thanks to the young Darlington locals who were so articulate about the improvements they wanted. The new design will see more ledges and rails for the challenge areas, as well as modifications to the apron. Thanks to David Lavell for once again supporting this project with pro-bono engineering expertise. It is hoped the upgrade will benefit all wheeled sports and challenge all levels of experience.

Meanwhile, you may have noticed that work has started on other aspects of the Skate Park including the long awaited half pipe.

Paul Neve of Three Chillies Design is the contractor and the work is expected to take about 10 weeks. For further information join the Facebook closed group “Friends of Darlington Skatepark”. A drawing of the re-design will be uploaded once it is approved.

After the excitement of the opening of Stage 1 in February 2018, the committee were feeling overwhelmed by the task ahead – raising another $450K to complete Stage 2 - including a new canteen, toilets and store rooms.

Now, in April 2020, the DaSRA committee is proud to announce WE CLIMBED THE MOUNTAIN - STAGE 2 IS COMPLETE!!

IT’S AN AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT THAT WOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT THE DARLINGTON COMMUNITY AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING THE OFFICIAL OPENING IN THE NEAR FUTURE. Meanwhile, by the time you read this, artist Alistair Taylor will hopefully have completed the Mural installation on the Pine Terrace side of the Pavilion. His iconic design depicting the essence of Darlington is the perfect finishing touch to an inspiring community-built project. Many thanks to Jonathon Armstrong (Patton Builders) for his help in sourcing paint, graffiti coating, scaffolding and equipment. Thanks also to Rana Schuller at Dulux for donating the paint and Mike O’Brien (H & R Painting Services) for the graffiti coating.

Young skateboarders met with Gerry and Paul Healy to discuss changes to the new skate park.

BELOW: New jumps being constructed at the Skate Park.

PLEASE NOTE - THERE WILL BE NO ACCESS TO THE SKATE PARK WHILE THE FENCING IS UP.

Darlington Sport and Recreation Association (WA) Inc. (DaSRA) - contact Chairman Geoff Barker 0418 953 176 or Secretary Cambell Giles 0418 936 544 for further details.

DaSRA

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Helena College Helena College

International Baccalaureate Baccalaureate School School At this time of year, it gives me great pleasure as Head of Junior School to acknowledge the enthusiasm and energy that our students, staff and families brought to this term - once again embracing the many opportunities we offer at the College. The students wholeheartedly engaged in the wonderful occasions provided at the Junior School, from swimming lessons to the Electives programme to excursions there is always something happening!

To encourage this interest in leadership and scaffold the development of the emerging qualities of leadership, each month we also choose a student each from Year 3 and 4 to be our ‘Aussies of the Month’. This programme celebrates personal endeavour, achievement and contribution to the community. The awards reflect values we share as Australians – a sense of fair play; generosity of spirit; commitment to community participation; and a real concern for the environment.

One of the highlights of Term One is to see our students participate passionately and joyfully with the democratic process to elect the new House Captains.

Students from Years 1 to 5 took their place at the ballot box to choose their preferred candidate. The young voters had listened to the campaign speeches given by the candidates and were excited to choose their preferred nominee.

The Year 5 students also have the opportunity to nominate for a variety of Ministry portfolios including Environment, Sport, Transport and Technology.

YEAR 5 IN 2021 I have begun interviewing students for our Year 5 intake in 2021. It is always a rewarding time for me, as I get to know the wonderful young people who will join us as part of our second class of Year 5 students.

Through the year, the students thrive and grow under what I am proud to say is an exceptional inquiry-based teaching and learning programme at the College. The incoming students are supported and scaffolded to make a successful transition - and they do this seamlessly. As is the Junior School way, the newcomers soon become part of our special community and relish the multitude of school-life offerings.

GROWING GREAT LEADERS Year 5 is the final year at our Junior School and the leadership programme enables our students to develop the skills and knowledge that will equip them for undertaking greater participation through high school in civic leadership and community service.

If you are interested in learning more about Year 5 at the Junior School, contact our registrar by emailing registrar@helena.wa.edu.au or on 9298 9100.

It is important to recognise that the Year 5s are also role models for the younger students, who aspire to be like the ‘big kids’ when it is their turn to take on roles of responsibility at school.

Greg Miller Head of Junior School

Darlington (K-5) 9299 6626

Glen Forrest (6-12) 9298 9100

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Darlington Bushwalking Series Contact Details

Phone: 9299 6696 Email: cliffburns@iprimus.com.au

First Walk 31 May….

It will be great to get the walking season started again. Of course new walkers are always welcome. With a Programme including 18 walks of which 16 are new to the group, we look forward to some very interesting and varied Sunday mornings. Like we always say, “It’s not the speed that is important. It’s the walking that matters.”

Last season we had a huge participation rate with an average of more than 30 participants on each walk.

We don’t dawdle but we don’t break any speed records either. As an added bonus we always stop about half way to enjoy a well earned and very civilised morning tea/coffee break.

Season 2020 Bookings now OPEN.

Bookings have already been heavy so if you wish to join in the fun you will need to be quick to make a booking or find out some more information. As you will see in the Programme below, the walks vary a great deal to suit all kinds of walkers. Many are in bushlands, some in parklands, some are short walks and some are lengthy, some are easy and some a little more difficult. You can book as many walks as you wish or select the ones that appeal to you most.

Meeting Local Residents

One of the wonderful things about the walks is that during the past 12 years participants have met and often befriended many local residents. We have even enjoyed an occasional social event.

“Bushwalk News”

Ask to be placed on the “Bushwalk News” email list, and you will receive all the new information hot off the press.

Stirling Range National Park Weekend Adventures

Two separate weekends (August 28-31 and September 25-29). The September Weekend is fully booked with a waiting list. The August Weekend has very limited vacancies available. Full information and an opportunity to secure a spot by emailing Cliff Burns at cliffburns@iprimus.com.au.

See you on the track.

Cliff Burns (Organizer and Guide) 9299 6696

Darlington Bush & Variety Walk Series BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

(# indicates new walk)

Residents are invited - 18 Sunday bush and variety walks.

First in, first served. Book as many walks as you wish.

Sunday mornings ($5 each) & Stirling Range Adventure Weekend.

May June

July

Aug.

For programme, info. & bookings: Email: cliffburns@iprimus.com.au Phone: Cliff Burns 9299 6696

Sept.

Oct.

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Sun. 31 Sun. 7 Sun. 14 Sun. 21 Sun. 28 Sun. 5 Sun. 12 Sun. 19 Sun. 26 Sun. 2 Sun. 9 Sun. 16 Sun. 23 28 - 31 Sun. 6 Sun. 13 Sun. 20 25 - 28 Sun. 4 Sun. 11

# Mundaring Bushlands Loop Hudman Rd Bushlands / Quarries # Wooroloo Brook Loop # Series of 4 consecutive Sunday walks to complete the entire length of the Railway Heritage Trail. # Swan River at Point Walter # Ngangagurringgurring & Chauncey # Around the Bridges # Churchman Bushlands Loop South Darlington & Helena River # Kitty’s Gorge (WITH LUNCH) STIRLING RANGE ADVENTURE 1 # Wooroloo Regional Park # Lion’s Lookout Bushlands Loop # Wungong Gorge (WITH LUNCH) STIRLING RANGE ADVENTURE 2 # Red Hill Bushlands Loop # Xanthorrhoea Trail & WIND-UP

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Shire of Mundaring Library Service Library Services Changes Due to COVID-19 Following the advice of the WA Department of Health, Shire of Mundaring is introducing changes to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

We anticipate that there will be some constraints to service delivery as a result of COVID-19, particularly where we cannot safely implement hygiene or social distancing measures e.g. due to a lack of space.

Where this includes services run for, or by, vulnerable people we are considering service delivery changes on a case by case basis to ensure that we can offer the safest possible environment for our visitors, community and staff.

Overdrive: Free eBooks using your library membership. The free Overdrive Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. Libby is available for Android, iOS, Windows 10, and some Chromebooks.

We cannot promise business as usual but we will be doing our best in what is an evolving situation. In light of this Shire of Mundaring Library Service events and programs will cease Wednesday 18 March 2020. Changes will be in place until the end of April and will be extended as required. Programs affected include: •

Author talks

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Baby Rhyme Time

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Book Club group use of library facilities for meetings

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JP Service

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School holiday activities

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Story Time

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Tech Help service

•

Wooroloo Mobile Library

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Workshops and other presentations.

Overdrive eReading Room for Kids: Children can browse, sample, place holds and borrow eBooks appropriate for their age range and reading level.

BorrowBox: Download free audiobooks to a computer or mobile device Kanopy and Kanopy Kids: A video streaming platform for public libraries, delivering one of the largest collections of indie films, classic cinema, festival and educational documentaries and movies.

It’s easier with a Smart TV, or using Chromecast, or mirroring your mobile device to your TV. RBDigital: Free magazines to view on your computer or mobile device (and you get to keep them!).

Please don’t hesitate to call Boya Library on 9290 6755 or Mundaring Library on 9290 6780 if you have any queries.

Additional affected services and facilities will be added to the Shire website. Our libraries provide a vital community service, and at this time will remain open. WA Department of Health hygiene recommendations are being followed by staff and hand sanitiser is available for use. Shire of Mundaring’s response is being guided by the advice from the Federal and WA governments - in particular the WA Department of Health – (you can visit their websites regularly for updates: HealthyWA and WA Department of Health.)

Sophie the Reading Dog – a Good News Story!

“I couldn’t read before I read to Sophie, and now I read chapter books!” – local Grade 5 boy to his classmate. Library staff have been cheered to see Sophie coming in with her human over the last few months, then settling down to be read to by a child. Sophie has been a Reading Dog for the last 4 years. It all started with a chance conversation between a teacher and principal about encouraging and developing reading skills.

Sophie was so successful in helping children with the confidence to read, that she has continued in her role. Sophie worked out which days were her “school” days, waiting eagerly by the door. Sophie’s carer explained that dogs will not ever correct a child, that the oneon-one between dog and child in a non-judgemental atmosphere encourages and nurtures children in their reading. You may see Sophie at the library again once things have settled down!

Be Connected Tech Help by Phone The libraries have cancelled the in-library Be Connected Tech Help service, however one of our Digital Mentors at Boya has offered to help by phone.

If you would like some dedicated phone assistance in using your computer or mobile device, please call Boya Library and leave your details. Our Digital Mentor to call you and try to help as best they can within the limitations imposed by assisting remotely by phone. eLibrary In light of the current events, it may be a good time to explore digital library resources. Library membership allows you to access free digital magazines, books, audiobooks, video streaming. You can find links and the full list on the Shire of Mundaring Libraries’ eResources page on the website https://www.mundaring.wa.gov. au/YourCommunity/ShireLibraries. If you are not a current library member, you can register online which gives access to the eLibrary resources listed below. However if you wanted to loan physical items, you will need to complete registration with identification at the library.

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Silver Tree Steiner School The annual class play is a defining feature of the Steiner curriculum. From Class 1 onwards, children participate in a class play every year, immersed in the experience for three to four weeks, culminating in several performances that are often watched by the rest of the school and by family and friends. In Class 1, the plays are usually performed in chorus, however over the years as the children get older, speaking parts become longer and more challenging, with gesture, movement and music bringing the performances to a new depth. The plays tend to reflect themes that the children are working with in any given year; hence a class teacher will choose a story from Norse Mythology for the children in Class 4 whilst a Class 3 teacher might choose a Hebrew story for their class. Why does the Steiner curriculum prioritise the class play?

Is it really necessary to have a play every year? And if so, why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it just be for children who have a passion for this subject?

One of the essential goals of Steiner education is to integrate the willing, feeling and thinking capacities within each child and this is exactly what drama and the class play does so

beautifully. This experience is not just for a select few who show interest or talent in this subject but is available for every child at all stages of development throughout their primary education.

As a class teacher, it is incredible to observe the changes that occur within each child as they perform their class play year after year. Especially poignant can be memories of the shy and reticent Class 1 child, so nervous in their very first play, transforming into the passionate and confident performer by Class 6. Such is the transformative power of drama!

Working on a class play together contributes to the social dynamic of the class. Nothing beats the wonderful sense of shared pride that the children feel after a performance and the bonds between the children are often strengthened through this experience. However big or small their part in the class play, each child is engaged in a process that shapes their character, strengthening their willing, feeling and thinking and bringing them one step further to finding their place in the world.

To book a tour or enquire about places at Silver Tree, please visit our website, e-mail community@silvertree.wa.edu.au or call us on 9295 4787.

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Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS) May You Live In Interesting Times ( Chinese curse I think!)

CONTACTS: Jane on 0477 987 048 or arnoldmj55@gmail.com for the Sunday group

My response has been to attack the outstanding jobs in the garden and enjoy the (slightly) wet warm weather we have had just lately.

Stacey on 9299 8986 or Stacey.august64@gmail.com for the Thursday group and Pauline who cares for the Mandoon Reserve on 9299 7039 or paulines191@gmail.com

Autumn is coming It seems and the Station Reserve is starting to recover from the harsh summer and what appears before anything else? Yes, the weeds of course. It is worth remembering, however, that we could still get quite a lot of hot dry weather before winter which seems to arrive much later than it used to. We will continue our watering regime on the Reserve.

I hope to see you sometime on the Reserve.

Diane

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at the Aboriginal seasons that are so much more meaningful than the imported European seasons. We are in Djeran in April and May. Maybe go to Bom.gov.au to read about the Noongar Aboriginal seasons.

We have lots of clearing up to keep us busy when we start our fortnightly working stints on the Reserve after Easter.

We meet from 8am to 10am followed by a social morning tea, deliciously catered for by our CATERINGFODS Liz and Gail. We are always happy to welcome new members to our group or just come along one Sunday and see what you think. You could ring one of the contact numbers below if you would like more information or want to check on which Sunday you might come.

Currently we are still planning to celebrate 10 years of FODS on 17th May but modestly. We do not know what might change in the meantime however.

Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association (DRRA) Along with so many other activities which have been put on hold,

requirements for lighting a road intersection in that particular

DRRA will not be meeting in April. Hopefully by May things will be

location; that as street lighting fails in all areas they are replacing

more settled. In the interim if you have any issues you would like

with equivalent LED lighting and; that they follow the lead of

to raise with DRRA please email chris.pemberton@bigpond.com.

local Councils which conduct the planning for lighting locations.

Darlington Locality Plan

Western Power also advised that LED lighting will appear quite different when compared to an old standard globe at the end of

We had planned to put on a BBQ followed by a public meeting to

its life.

discuss the plan in May - that will no longer happen. Our thanks to those who have provided comments but as there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be

However it is quite evident that the level of brightness is dazzling,

the opportunity to let us know what you think in a public forum,

uncomfortable and possibly hazardous. Subsequently both the

it would be great if people could read the draft plan (www.

resident who raised the issue and DRRA have started looking at

darlingtonvillage.org/community-groups/darlington-ratepayers)

overseas experience and noted that concerns are being expressed

and send comments to chris.pemberton@bigpond.com.

by organisations such as the American Medical Association with some individual cities moving to reduced lumens (brightness)

LED street lighting

and a more comfortable colour.

At the March meeting concern was raised about the brightness

We will be pursuing this - watch this space.

and spread of a new light installed on Darlington Rd at Lawson

Next meeting: Tuesday 5th May

Way. In response to an enquiry about this Western Power advised that the LED lighting was designed according to the standard

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Darlington Social Cricket Club DSCC Family Weekend The March family weekend at the new destination was a resounding success. Mine hosts, the Molloy Caravan Park were gracious and obliging. The amenities were clean and close, and the chalets were spotless and comfy. They provided the communal uncover BBQ area, with ample seating all weekend to the club.

The 40 plus contingent mostly arrived in dribs and drabs during Friday with late comer “Wendy Woo” Kozak arriving just in time for the Kozak tribe to participate in the DSCC games on Saturday afternoon.

Charlie and Tex terrorised the campers all weekend zooming around the Park on the Host’s motorised scooters. They both had countless war wounds from tackling the many speed humps at pace that where dotted around the Park.

Glenn Farrant had his trusty floater boat in tow and plenty of fresh fish were barbequed over the weekend.

Cormack Bell highlighted his angling skills by out fishing young and old anglers alike.

There was only one accident, which was, believe it or not, cricket related. Young gun Joshua Rickard collected a cricket bat full on in the face early on Friday. He proudly displayed his bump and shiner all weekend.

Special mentions for this great weekend:

The games were transferred to Saturday afternoon due to a festival being conducted in Augusta on Sunday afternoon going into the evening. Need not of worried, all the DSCC mob preferred sitting around in large clusters enjoying each other’s company, the ambience and the communal BBQ on the Sunday afternoon and evening.

Director of the weekend - Gill Miller - from sourcing Molloy Park, arranging the bookings, liaising with Molloy Caravan Park management to keep them in the loop of the DSCC carry-ons, procurement of all the breakfast sustenance and a lot of general organization. A huge, huge thank you from all the happy campers.

Left: Fisherwomen Pippen Kozak with her catch (Fletcher & Matt Parson in the background) Matt “Barista Supremo” Parsons brought along his coffee machine and was kept flat churning out expresso type coffees during and after all the meals.

ABOVE: Gru & Dr Nefario (pre games)

Tracie Lucas and Gill Miller - for providing the secret home-made muesli. Molly Jones has now a standard order in, for Gill and Tracie to priority post a few servings of the muesli to Albany each month.

The breakfast rosters designed by Rob Zardins worked a treat with muesli, yoghurts, bacon, eggs, asparagus, toads in the hole, zucchini, and other delicacies coming off a welloiled assembly line to feeds all the hungry mouths.

Barista Matt Parsons - only ate cold and left over breakfasts due to the high demand for his coffee related wares.

General “cluey type” person and hard worker Chris Cork - ran up tremendous costumes for some reluctant adults and spent all weekend busy helping out at everything.

LEFT: Chloe Kozak with her catch and psychedelic trousers The games room proved very popular with the young and old alike, with many a “ping pong” challenge over the weekend.

Best Player Awards

Also, the movie shows of the “Despicable Me” movies in the games room with loads of popcorn was a hit with the younger ones.

Chloe Kozak and Joshua Rickard (Joshua was still clutching his award Monday morning)

The abundant, tame, wild life lolling and flying around the Park were a great feature for everybody.

Not one complaint was heard about the multitude of scratches and claw marks on the bare arms due to the parrots zooming in to feast on the seed in the hands of the kids.

The Saturday afternoon DSCC games run under the control (not really, more unorganised chaos) of Vector provided plenty of laughs.

The kick off treasure hunt saw a horde of minions crashing around the Park to follow the strategically placed clues that led to the buried treasure 1.

The highlights of the games were the water cannons to drown parents while they were trying to compete, the bomb carrying race (at which Al Malaby blatantly CHEATED)2 and the grand finale raw egg toss & catch.

Games awards Edie Meredith

Encouragement Award Judith Scrimshaw, sucked the breath in and participated in the games for the first time ever.

Wimp Award Cathryn O’Reilly - “No, no, no not in my clean white T-shirt!”

Wimp Award (runner up) Mick O’Reilly. Offered no excuses, just did not play.

Best Costume Gru (Mitch Cork) Chris Cork accepted the award, as Chris did all the work

ABOVE: Club legend and lifer Mario making the props for the Molloy Park DSCC Games All in All a fabulous family weekend away for the club.

1.

Mental note by organizers - treasure hunt to be run last to prevent the extreme high level levels of sugar coursing through the minions veins while competing .

2.

Al Malaby has been disqualified from the games for a period of a hundred years.

Best Costume (runner up) Dr Nefario (Chris Cork) Costume Special Mentions Tallest Minion- James Miller Minion Family - Meredith mob

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Darlington Review - April 2020

Important Community Notice Sonja Parker has started a facebook group called Darlington Community Care. We want to make contact with folks who may not be using social media or internet.

If you have letter-dropped your street, please let Stacey August know by emailing stacey.august64@gmail.com so that we can create a map of the streets which have been covered and direct any extra offers of support.

The group was created on 15th March and 263 people have joined. The aim is: " to support us all during this time of crisis to create a space where people in the Darlington community can explicitly ask for help, either for themselves or others, and where people can intentionally offer help to others. I think the Coronavirus virus not only creates enormous stress and anxiety for people, but also creates opportunities for us to grow and strengthen our community connections, making sure we all take care of ourselves and each other. Please invite others in the community to this group and let’s leave no-one behind! "

INTERNET Go to www.darlingtonvillage.org where we will keep an update of the map and repeat the contact details.

SELF ISOLATED If you are someone who needs support, there are folks in our village who are willing to help you out. Please attach a coloured cloth to your letterbox to indicate that you would appreciate some support. Someone might then, drop a flyer into your letter box with their details so that you know who to contact.

You might end up with a dozen flyers being dropped in your letterbox, but that’s not such a bad thing. There are already lots of people in Darlington offering to do shopping or pick up medications or just have plain old chats over the fence.

To join the group, please search for Darlington Community Care on Facebook.

NOT ON FACEBOOK Not everyone is on social media so there is a flyer below that you can use to reach out to folks around you. You can either photocopy this or send an email to Sonja Parker at sonjapa@iinet.net.au and she will send you a pdf for you to print and distribute.

If you don’t get a flyer then call Sonja Parker on 0439985406 or Stacey August on 0400 247 526 The motto is " We leave no-one behind"

Hello! If you are self-isolating and/or need support, I can help.

My name is ________________________________________________________

I live at: __________________________________________________________

My phone number is: ________________________________________________ I can help with:

Picking up shopping or medications

Urgent supplies

A friendly phone call Anything else?

Just call me or text me and I’ll do my best to help you (for free).

There is also a private Facebook group for support: Darlington Community Care.

Coronavirus is contagious. Please take every precaution to ensure you are spreading only kindness. Avoid physical contact (2m distance). Wash your hands regularly. Items should be left at your door.

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