Darlington Review • Vol.62 • No.10 • November 2022

Anglican Church (Church Office 6292 0074)

Baha’i Faith

Bushfire Ready Group

Darlington Arts Festival Inc. (DAF)

Darlington Bushwalk Series

Darlington Chamber Music

Darlington Christian Fellowship

Darlington Community Garden (DCG)

Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG)

Darlington Dipsticks

Darlington Family Playgroup

Darlington Junior Cricket Club

Darlington Junior Football Club

Darlington History Group

Darlington Pavilion Project (DaSRA)

Jan Carroll 9299 7240

Susheel Croft 0402 023 704

Colin James 0419 969 223

Chris Pemberton 9252 0154

Cliff Burns 9299 6696

Malcolm Firth 0400 204 845

Murray Guy 0417 174 441

Susie Itzstein – warmfuzzyhill@bigpond.com 0414 771 741

Colin James 0419 969 223

Bindi Datson 9252 1050

Stacey Phipps 0417 955 835

Chris Pivac - chris@slatergartrellsports.com.au 0404 082 623

Brodie Della - darlingonjfcpresident@gmail.com

Val Shiell 9299 6868

Geoff Barker geoff@pmdwa.com

Darlington Primary School 9299 6888

Darlington Primary School P & C Association

Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association (DRRA)

Darlington Retirement Accommodation Assn Inc. (DRAA)

Darlington Running Group

Darlington Social Cricket Club Inc.

Darlington Tennis Club

Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre – 9255 1212

Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Inc.

1st Darlington Scouts

Forrest Darlings CWA

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)

Lucy Banner (President)

President@dpspc.org.au

Steve Beadle drra@darlingtonvillage.org

Carolyn Earnshaw 0427 271 765

Pippa Windsor 0488 069 764

Stephen Jones 0437 242 299

Alex Hoschke 9299 6456

Rachel Vonk 0419 929 692

Ricky Harvey 0409 685 445

Julia Tolj – 0448 298 695 (Glen Stenton – 0403 809 226)

Kate Herren 0452 644 248

Jane Arnold – arnoldmj55@gmail.com 0477 987 048

Friends of Glen Park Glenys Letchford 0467 586 050

Friends of Waylen’s Landing (FOWL)

Shannon Ward 9252 1879

Garrick Theatre publicity@garricktheatre.asn.au

Guides Western Australia (Forrest Hills District) ‘Dibblers’

Guildford Grammar School

Karen Wills 0418 917 045

Gillian MacDonald 9377 9222

Hovea Ashram Manita Beskow 0419 043 768

Helena College

Carrie Parsons – cparsons@helena.wa.edu.au 9298 9100

The Hub of the Hills Rachel Bacon 9290 6683

KSP Writers’ Centre Shannon Coyle 9294 1872

Kalamunda Bridge Club

Mundaring Arts Centre Inc.

Mundaring Arts Scholarships

Jenny Tedeschi jennifer_tedeschi1@hotmail.com

Jenny Haynes 9295 3991

Chris Durrant 9299 6093

Mundaring Chamber of Commerce

Mundaring Creative Learning

Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc.

Parkerville Steiner School

Shire of Mundaring Library Service

Silver Tree Steiner School

Soroptimist International of Helena

Amanda McCleary 9295 2688

Morgan Holmes – President, Mundaring Chamber of Commerce TBA Mundaring Christian College

Terrie Plaistowe 9295 1688

Trish Beaman 9295 0540

Michelle Garvin - michelle.garvin@silvertree.wa.edu.au 9295 4787

Kerryn Martin, Branch Librarian, Greenmount Public Library 9290 6758

Hayley Spracklen/Michelle Garvin - michelle.garvin@silvertree.wa.edu.au 9295 4787

Fay Kappler 9274 4543

Swan Rotary Manny Braude 0408 274 556

The Darlington Club

Treetops Montessori School

Welcome To Darlington (WTD)

Members of Parliament:

Member for East Metro

Member for Kalamunda

Sue Lavell 0439 273 213

Stuart Harris 9299 6725

Susie Itzstein – warmfuzzyhill@bigpond.com 0414 771 741

Donna Faragher JP MLC 9379 0840

Matthew Hughes 9293 4747

Federal Member for Hasluck Tania Lawrence 6245 3340

Mundaring Shire South Ward Councillors:

Cr James Martin

Cr Trish Cook

CrMartin@mundaring.wa.gov.au 0437 287 377

CrCook@mundaring.wa.gov.au 0409 479 551

Cr Luke Ellery CrEllery@mundaring.wa.gov.au 0420 421 883

Justice of the Peace: Warren Southwell 9252 0361

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Welcome to Darlington

… and I have been... welcomed on many occasions and on many levels since arriving in the village with Belinda some five years ago. Now it is my turn to put back (as best I can). Trea has been quietly working on roping me into the team for some time and out of respect for her Stirling tour of duty, this is a trial run. It’s been a while since I worked as a scribe so there will be ‘rust’ but I am assured that there is back up…so Onwards and Upwards! Last summer was a stand out for sun and heat. Even with four year’s hills experience of keeping the garden in survival mode through January and February (I do hold the hose) we lost a

The road to DAF

One of the first people to greet me when Belinda and I arrived at the Log Cabin in Ryecroft Road was our gentleman neighbour Peter Nichols, then president of the Darlington Arts Festival. Having ascertained our joint involvement with the visual arts Peter suggested that the best way to meet our adopted community would be to volunteer to help with the up and coming Arts Festival. He gave me the contact details for Julie and Ron Stuurstraat who happened to live just down an adjacent driveway.

That first year Julie, the queen of volunteers, assigned me to work with a couple of like-minded pirates, Simon Dempster and Brendon Thompson, to help mark out the oval for the

number of plants and the roses and other tasty shrubs were hammered by ‘Cass’ our ‘pet’ kangaroo who sees the Ryecroft Road patch of green as his own personal summer retreat.

Amazingly this spring the garden has bounced back and is looking stunning. It is an older established garden and the scars have healed, green has returned and the plants are blooming better than ever, all in time for our annual Mundaring Hills Open Studios event and the Darlington Arts Festival.

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location of the stalls and tents. A good time was had by all. The next year I volunteered to help Stacey August with the first Sculptures on the Scarp...and the rest, as they say, is history. Needless to say, Julie is always looking for extra hands and if you are needing a cheerful way to join the community I can highly recommend starting at the DAF.

This year’s festival, November 5 and 6 on the Oval and surrounds, is sure to be bigger and better than ever. Having survived a couple of torrid years of restricted movement and association the stops have really been pulled out (see the centrefold).

Such resilience is inspiring.

The fauna and flora of the Log Cabin, including ‘Cass’ and the flying circus.

Arts collaboration

This year’s Open Studios trail featured in last month’s Review and at this point will hopefully be a pleasant memory for the 61 artists involved. The entirely self-funded event continues to grow each year thanks lately to the effort put in by a Core Group of six or seven volunteer organisers.

The art’s contribution to the local economy has also grabbed the attention of the Mundaring Chamber of Commerce. For the second year running the group was instrumental in bringing together local business people, media personnel, local councillors and a representative group of artists to launch the event and promote the stunning MHOS trail catalogue. This year’s enthusiastic function was held in the Mundaring Arts Centre and was sponsored by the Bendigo Bank, Mundaring Spectacle Makers and The Lounge at Amaroo.

In her opening remarks at the launch Morgan Holmes, President of the Mundaring Chamber of Commerce, stressed the importance of networking and collaboration between all groups within the shire’s community. She also highlighted the growing understanding of local businesses regarding the contribution artists and their art is making to local tourism and the economy. Coincidently the Shire of Mundaring also shares this insight and is currently working on the development of an Economic and Tourism Strategy. The new strategy will guide the promotion of the shire as a place to visit, work and play, and is expected to aid economic and tourism growth in the region.

Later in the evening during a chat with Andrea Southam, the Executive Officer of the Bendigo Community Bank Mundaring, I was reminded of the significant contribution the bank made towards the building of the Darlington Pavilion. In fact in the

At the Open Studios Chamber of Commerce launch (left to right) Tina Bryce, artist’s representative for the studio event; Neridah Zlatnik, East Ward councillor Mundaring Shire; Jenny Haynes, Mundaring Arts Centre; Morgan Holmes, Mundaring Chamber of Commerce President; and Karen Beale, West Ward councillor Mundaring Shire.

10 years since its inception in 2002 the bank has made local community contributions of over $2.4 million.

Over the last few years with interest rates and profits being so low the bank has had to rethink its funding of community grants – hence their Community Raffles. Local groups are invited to participate and get their members to sell tickets in the raffle. Whatever money is collected by each club on the sale of the tickets is the amount they will receive for their fundraising efforts. Bendigo Community Bank Mundaring covers all of the costs involved, including permit application, administration and prize money! First prize is a $20,000 bank account and there are five minor prizes of $1,000 bank accounts. Since 2018 there have been three successful raffles with the 2021 effort returning $123,280 to the community.

World Vision fundraiser

World Vision Hills Branch has organised a major fundraising event this month to run for two days at St Cuthbert's in Darlington on the same weekend as the Arts Festival, November 5 and 6. St Cuthbert's is just a short walk from the Oval and will be well worth a browse to check out well-priced items and enjoy all-day tea, coffee and treats.

DAFYEP Youth assistant Maisy Williams is pictured helping participants to get on the power tools at the second sculpture workshop.

DAF Youth Engagement Partnership

This year the Darlington Arts Festival has created new art opportunities for 12-17 year old youth and the 2022 initiative has been funded by the Shire of Mundaring. Over the last few weeks DAFYEP participants have had the opportunity to develop the outcomes of their project in conjunction with established artists (mural painting led by Sioux Tempestt; sculpture led by Shanti Gelmi; and digital art led by Nicholas Kempt), and they will be exhibiting the final product over the weekend of the Darlington Arts Festival.

The Hills branch of World Vision raises significant funds for children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to go to school and /or are in need of health and home assistance. The group sponsors two communities and five children - the youngest, a three year old, has been sponsored since she was one. The goal is to remain sponsoring each child through to the end of their schooling.

The World Vision Hills Branch also runs Saturday stalls on the second Saturday of each month in the Woolworths Mall in Mundaring. So far this year the group has raised and donated an extra $2000 for Ukrainian children, $2000 for child vaccination programs and $3200 for food aid.

If you are interested in helping with this friendly group’s fundraising activities (as little as three hours a month would be a great help) and in being able to track the progress of sponsored children, please contact Suzanne Rose on 0452 075 371.

Ongoing resilience required

My grandfather died of the ‘Spanish Flu’ and left his young pregnant Irish wife ‘Lill’ to cope with three young girls on her own. They had not long settled in New Zealand. Years later I arrived as the first grandchild to be nurtured by these resourceful women (Lill’s new born was also a girl) while their men were all overseas at war. I guess I learned my resilience from the ladies.

Dad was a military trained spook and a onetime body guard for our recently departed Queen but he died before we had an adult conversation. Fortunately I missed the Vietnam birthday ballot and I managed to join the NZ Forest Service as a Ranger Cadet straight out of school. My manhood developed quickly under the guidance of returned servicemen in the back blocks and logging camps of forested country.

A ‘late developer’ I have since had considerable editorial direction, art mentors (including Ted Bullmore) and some great mates. Sadly, not everyone gets that sort of support growing up and without it the trials of life can be a real drain on the soul. My resilience was certainly tested in the years before I arrived in Darlington and the move here has been very good for my mental wellbeing. The local people I have met and worked for have been exceptionally supportive and now, thanks to my DAF connection, I have with my own personal RUOK tree (pictured above).

Yes, it was a ‘Sculpture on the Scarp’ last year and, as fate would have it, it now sits among the roses and quenda divots in our front garden. It is there to remind me that we all need ongoing support, no matter at what stage we are in life’s dance. I was really pleased to see a more ‘traditional’ RUOK tree pop up on another local property between Clayton Road and the Helena River. I say pop up, but being a tree man and sometime house painter I understand the effort required. To my mind such dedication and enthusiasm in the cause of community communication and wellbeing is an outstanding contribution (on a par with all the other volunteer effort that happens in our community) – well done.

On the same subject, Doug Millar was a guest speaker at the last Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association meeting (October 6) and he is man on a mission. The trauma of an extended family member’s death by suicide and the constant worry of a parent with a child in the Defence Forces have both focused his attention on the lack of resources devoted to enabling people (defence personnel in particular) to overcome depression. He has done a considerable amount of research into the subject and his increasing concern has driven him to launch into a project designed to help in a practical way.

Doug’s proposal is to build a small chalet equipped bushland

retreat with medical and recreational facilities attached to be used as a respite centre. After a huge amount of door knocking and the presentation of his research Doug has managed to secure the lease of 11 acres of degraded bushland south of the Great Eastern Highway, just east of Mundaring. He has also received many promises of ‘in kind’ help with the formalisation of the proposal, legal guidance, planning, financial grants and assistance with the build and landscaping. His main concern now is to establish an entity that will carry on his work in the event of poor health. If you‘re interested in being involved please contact Doug at douglasmillar@grevilleapark.com.au

Also at the ratepayers meeting Luke Ellery, South Ward councillor. Mundaring Shire mentioned that there are changes coming which will affect the structure of the Shire. I did some digging. According to a recent press release the state government is working with the local government sector to deliver significant reforms.

The reforms cover a range of measures including the introduction of optional preferential voting for all council elections, (bringing local government elections more in line with State and Federal mechanisms); the requirement for some councils to hold a public vote for the Mayor or President; the abolition of some wards in smaller local governments; and the reduction of the number of councillors within a local government, with clear limits on the number of councillors a local government can have, based on the population of the local government area.

Local Government Minister John Carey has written to all local governments providing a pathway to voluntarily enact these reforms. For most impacted councils, this voluntary pathway will include undertaking a full Ward and Representation Review to consider how to phase in the reforms.

Alternatively, if local governments are unable to agree on a plan or opt out of the voluntary process, the Reform Election Pathway may be enacted. Under this option all of a council's offices can be declared vacant, wards can be abolished (if applicable) and the size of the council would be set by default, based on the reform proposals. New elections will then be held to fill all council offices, with a split between two and four-year terms to re-establish an ordinary election cycle. Act amendments are currently being drafted and will be introduced into State Parliament next year.

In a nut shell; less people doing more work. Definitely more resilience will be required!

Probably one of the most important dates on the November calendar (after the festival of course!) will be the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association AGM on Thursday, November 17, Darlington Hall at 7.30pm. Hopefully, apart from regulars, it will attract some of the newer residents who have made the move to our village over the last few years. So many new residents have commented on the distinctive attractions of our village, and it’s vital that we continue to extend facilities and to preserve the elements that make this place so special.

Current DRRA President Steve Beadle, who has led a committed team over the last few years, is stepping down. Steve has been at the helm during a busy time that has seen a few widely attended public meetings on issues such as cycle safety on the heritage trail and the recent proposal for a restaurant/bar  Continued on page 6

in Montrose Avenue. It’s great now to report that one of the early issues he was involved in – improving safety of children crossing Owen Road from the playground to the Hive – is currently being considered by Mundaring Shire. You may recall that there were three versions of the proposal (thanks to Michelle Jessup, Stacey August and Steve) and they are all on the Community Board outside Earnshaws Real Estate. As we went to press, a meeting was being organised with shire officers. Steve writes on this in DRRA notes in this issue.

If you love living here and would like to get more involved in helping to make improvements like the above happen, come along to the AGM to meet other like-minded residents. You’ll be most welcome to this final meeting of the year when a new committee will be voted in. Darlington’s residents have had a voice (to the Shire and State Government) through today’s DRRA and through the original Progress Association since the early decades of the 20th

century. This ongoing commitment has created the Darlington we have inherited and are building. So put the AGM on your calendar.

Wildlife attention

It would be obvious to most Darlington residents that when you step outside you can expect to have close contact with the local wildlife (at our place we share the inside with possums and cheeky magpies). This shared living space requires extra vigilance on our part, especially in summer, and a responsibility to assist with injuries when things go wrong.

On a recent chook house project I was alerted to the presence of a longish snake ‘resting’ along the fence line of the said hen palace. Strange, I thought because in my limited experience I would have expected it to have moved away from all the noise I was making sawing and screwing. The weather had well and truly warmed up so hibernation did not seem to be a reasonable explanation. Must be dead. A gentle pod with a very long star picket proved this not to be the case. After many phone calls for assistance a cheerful Scotsman jumped the fence to help. He had the gear, the knowledge and a lifelong love of reptiles fostered by a python keeping apartment neighbour in his home town of Edinburgh.

Turns out that our 1.5 meter Dugite had been after mice. Down a hole, through the wire net and stuck fast. We worked with welding gloves, a broom and tin snips to make an extraction. The snake with collar attached was bagged and transported to a specialist vet in Bibra Lake. Further more gentle cutting under sedation, an x-ray to confirm all was well internally and our much happier reptile was feed and returned to the National Park across the road from the mice and chickens.

2022 DRRA team: Committee member Chris Arnold, President Steve Beadle, Treasurer Pippa Windsor and Vice President Louise Stelfox.

Other local residents at the Log Cabin Studio: A well camouflaged ‘Bob’ and the ‘Divot Mob’.

Photographic Competition winners revealed

Two shire residents have each snapped up $100 cash, in the Snapped! - Mundaring’s Historic Photo Competition. Mira Ashton won the ‘Open Award’ for her image Children at Play in Nyaania Creek, circa 1958, and Michelle Ford secured the ‘Caption the Photo’ category prize for captioning a photo of the derailed loco, "I don't think I can today.”

Shire President James Martin congratulated the winners and thanked all residents who submitted an image into the competition, which helps to build the Mundaring Hills Historical Society’s collection of images. “Over the past three years the competition has seen 40 images submitted which has helped the Historical Society to build a photo library of the history of the shire,” he said.

Curator Dr Jan Baldwin also thanked everyone who entered the competition for adding to the historical portfolio of photographs at the Society.“ Although there were fewer entries this year, the competition was fierce,” she said. “The three independent judges; Cr Neridah Zlatnik, Bev Beale from Perth Hills Mundaring Visitor’s Centre, and volunteer at the Mundaring and Hills Historical Society, Dr Helen Brash, voted unanimously for both winners.”

Judge Dr Helen Brash said the winning Open Award image beautifully captured one of the great pleasures of childhood. “The photo captures mucking around in water, playing with friends and looking in under water nooks and crannies for gilgies,” she said. “It is also an historically significant photograph, with Nyaania Creek clearly an important community space where young and old gathered to relax and stay cool, in the days before Bilgoman Aquatic Centre was built.”

Darlington resident Mira Ashton said that the photo is from a collection taken by her mother-in-law Phyllis Browning-Ashton. Phyllis was a renowned international singer before settling in Darlington. She taught piano, percussion and speech at Helena School in its early days and the photo is probably an end-of-year gathering of her private music pupils. The bridge in the photo was designed by Phyllis’ husband, Hal Ashton, who was an engineer and had worked on many projects in Ceylon (as it was then called).

The Mundaring History Museum has collected a great deal of material about Phyllis and is working on putting it on their website. “She was a remarkable woman, Mira said, “I am thrilled that her photo won the competition because it is yet another acknowledgment of her accomplishments”.

Children at Play in Nyaania Creek, circa 1958.

Did you know that the Shire of Mundaring has an annual Green Spots survey to assist in identifying areas of higher risk and frequency where animals cross the road. Shire President James Martin said the Green Spot Program was designed to increase community awareness of wildlife on local roads and to alert drivers to watch out for wildlife crossing points.

“Each year, 10 wildlife hot spot locations are chosen based on community feedback," he said. “Two Green Spot road signs, with the Wildcare Helpline number, are displayed at the most reported locations in the shire”. Signage is relocated for each spring when many animals are most active, and they remain in place for 12 months until a new survey is carried out.

As I found out, it is very handy to keep the Wildlife number on your phone.

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What's coming up ...

Expo for Parents and Expecting Parents

The Swan Children and Family Centre is presenting its Baby Expo on Thursday 3 November from 10am to 1pm. Focused on expecting parents and parents of young children, the expo is a family-friendly event offering mini information sessions and talks for families. Parenting issues to be covered include sleep, lactation and feeding, antenatal care, midwifery care, dental care and much more. For further information please contact SCFC on 9294 2856.

Seniors Week

Shire of Mundaring invites residents aged 50 and over to celebrate Senior’s Week, 6 November to 13 November. The Shire’s Hub of the Hills will host a Community Connection expo on Friday 4 November and a Have a Go Day on Wednesday 9 November will be held at Burswood Park.

Shire President James Martin said connecting with one another has never been more important. “Seniors Week is a time of celebration for our community aged 50 and over,” he said.“It is also a time to acknowledge and celebrate our older adults who play an important role in strengthening and enriching community life.“ I encourage all residents aged 50 and over to attend one or both events. These events present a great opportunity for our community members to connect and find out what services and activities are out there to support them.”

The Community Connection event (Friday 4 November, Hub of the Hills, 8 Craig Street, from 10am to 2pm) will allow older residents to connect with fellow community members, enjoy a range of activities, refreshments and a free sausage sizzle. There will be a variety of community groups from across the shire showcasing their activities including the Mundaring Garden Club; The Hills Choir; Mundaring Probus; Mens’ Shed; Stone Throw Yoga; Helping Minds; Mah-jong; and more.

For further information contact Lauren on 9290 6790 (CEFY@mundaring.wa.gov.au) or Rachael on 9290 6683 (cso4@mundaring.wa.gov.au)

On Wednesday 9 November, the Hub of the Hills will host a trip to Have a Go Day at Burswood Park from 9am to 1pm. Cr Martin said residents can enjoy a morning of free activities, information and entertainment.“ There will be free bus transfers available for our older residents.” To register your interest contact Rachael on 9290 6683 or email cso4@mundaring.wa.gov.au

Book launch

The Shire of Mundaring Libraries is hosting an author’s presentation at the Boya Community Centre, Monday 7 November, 10.30am. You are invited to hear best-selling author Natasha Lester discuss the inspiration and background to her thrilling new novel. The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre is a compelling and lavish novel about a young woman striving to forget her part in the war by building life anew as the publicist at the just-launching House of Dior in Paris. Bookings essential.

Local business get together

On Wednesday 30 November the Mundaring Chamber of Commerce are collaborating with the Perth Hills Women in Business to co-host an evening of fun and festivities at the beautiful, newly re-opened Darlington Estate Winery.

Starting at 6pm, guests will enjoy a delicious grazing platter, prepared in-house, boutique Darlington Estate wines and of course fantastic company. Tickets are just $20 for chamber members and $30 for non-members and include food and 2x drinks. There will also be a cash bar available for those who wish to use it. Tickets at: https://mundaring.org.au/events/#!event/register/2022/11/30/christmas-sundownerat-darlington-estate-winery

Piano concert

Local piano duo Grand Handz (Teresa and Don) are planning one of their weekends of music over December 10/11. For those who know the format, love what they do and want to be there, check the website for more info: www.grandhandz.com.au or email: grandhandzpianoduo@gmail.com

Kookaburra Cinema reopens

Back for viewing this summer, after battling all the previous Covid restrictions, our favourite outdoor theatre is open again.

The Kookaburra Cinema has been a really popular Hills attraction and groups of Darlington people can generally be found there picnicking and enjoying the movie. To bounce back to full health the theatre needs ongoing community support.

The shire has made a grant to fund a website and equipment, but the Parks and Wildlife property needs regular help with land maintenance. If you are interested in making a contribution to that care have a chat to theatre’s custodian Peter Foyster (9397 7945).

Community Notices

Restricted Burning

Residents in Darlington and the rest of the Shire of Mundaring are advised that the Restricted Burning Period ends on Wednesday 30 November, unless weather dictates otherwise. (See Ricky Harvey’s notes on the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade page).

For further advice on when you can burn, phone the Shire of Mundaring Fire and Burning Information line on 9290 6644 (recorded message) or visit www.mundaring.wa.gov.au and subscribe to the Shire of Mundaring Bush Fire Safety Information SMS.

Letter to the Review

Michael Adams writes:

Well done Kathleen Batchelor for alerting us to the Boneseed problem. Well done too, to The Review for seeing the importance of this kind of information to us - front page news!

I live in Oakleigh Road and straddle a creek. I hunt my property for all the noxious weeds - Formity (Milkweed). Watsonia, Burr weed, Dock, Oxalis (Sour Sob), Cape Tulip, Scotch Thistle and am over-run with Onion Weed but did not know about Boneseed.

I first noticed it last year as a small plant with pretty yellow flowers. Seemingly quite innocuous, I left it alone. Now it is in flower and maybe by the time you read this the flowers will have died off but the leaves are very easy to spot. The leaves

Marie Sherwood writes:

The first Indiana’s Santa Sack for Perth Children’s Hospital was created in 2020 to bring happiness and light to the patients of the Hospital over the festive season. Our Indiana was only 10 days old when first admitted into hospital and he has since spent anywhere from a few hours to several weeks as a patient of PCH.

Michael and I know from first-hand experience how much a small toy or colouring book can light up a child’s face and make a family’s journey that little bit easier. When we discovered that items used and given throughout the wards are all purely donation based, we knew we wanted to help be that difference and make that child’s day a little bit brighter.

Over the past two years Indiana’s Santa Sack has been given huge support by our friends, family and community and this year we are so excited to be teaming up with the wonderful Earnshaws Real Estate in Darlington as our local collection point. Donations will be taken in the Earnshaws’ lobby from December 1until December 20, Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm.

Suggestions for donations suitable for children aged birth to 18 years include; Toys, games, and educational items; Colouring books, pencils, crayons; Arts and craft activities; Clothing, shoes, backpacks, and toiletries (some children with the Child Protection Unit come into PCH without anything).

are a lighter green than any of the other plants and the shape is distinctive: here a little wider than the leaves in the photograph. It is low growing and the small plants well hidden.

Unfortunately it is difficult to weed. It has a strong root system and the stalks snap off easily to a hand pull.

The only effective way is with a proper weeding tool to lift the plant. Slow work! Certainly it would be easy to spot spray if you have a real infestation and in fact the only way. My hand weeding took ages.

Good luck - go for it!

Due to the delicate nature of the children in the care of PCH, all donations must be new and not wrapped. All donations will be given out throughout the hospital at the discretion of the PCH Volunteer Coordinator Andy Wahid. Thank you so much for wanting to donate and make a difference to the lives of children at PCH.

For further information please contact Marie on 0436 418 630.

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Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group

It is the beautiful season of Kambarang, where the wildflowers are at their best. It is, however, also a time when weeds are prolific, a good example being the degraded bushlands/ wetland area in the western end of the Recreation area

Restoration of this area has been on the radar for a few years now, since Gerry Healy first developed the DCRAG 2018 Lower Area Masterplan (LAMP) after a year of community consultation with recreational area user groups and Darlington residents.

The DaSRA subcommittee community LAMP team, ably lead by voluntary project manager David Grant, saw completion of infrastructure for the community. The Skatepark half pipe and extension was completed in June 2020, the pump track completed in January 2021, and the grand arbour was completed just over a year ago in June 2021.

Attention now turns to the next phase of LAMP to improve the natural environment right in the heart of our village. Thanks to the generous financial support of the Darlington Review the area has now been surveyed. Additionally, an ecology-survey and Wetlands Rehabilitation Action Plan – WRAP if you will – has kindly been prepared by local ecologist Joe Grehen

and his team from Terratree.com. The WRAP can be found https://www.darlingtonvillage.org/community groups/DCRAG.

We are very pleased that local geologist with natural resource management qualifications, Chris Arnold, has accepted the voluntary role WRAP Project Manager. Chris will be supported by a reformed LAMPII team. If you have skills in environmental rehabilitation, earthworks, weed control, boardwalk construction or any other skills that may be useful in this project, and you are willing to volunteer, Chris would love to hear from you. Please contact Chris at arnoldcg56@gmail.com.

Also, if you see weeds at the playground or oval please pull up a few by hand. If we all pick out a few, this may reduce the need for chemical control by the Shire.

The Bonfire 2022 will be over by the time this issue is released. Thanks to DCG for taking on this event which helps reduce wildfire fuel in the village area. It is a good reminder to all residents to remove weeds and clean up their properties for the summer season ahead.

The next DCRAG meeting for delegates will be held at The Pavilion 7pm on Monday 28th November.

DCRAG Chair Trish Cook | 0409 479 551

Chris Arnold , Project Manager, WRAP

Darlington Bushfire Ready Group

Bushfire ready - helping you to help yourself

Darlington and surrounding suburbs are very high risk areas for bushfire, and with summer fast approaching there is an increased chance of them occurring. The reality is that in a major bushfire emergency, a fire truck or water bombing aircraft will not be available to protect every property.

You are responsible for protecting your home and family from bushfire. There are several things you can do now that will make a difference. Have a BUSHFIRE PLAN…….and stick to it.

Darlington Bushfire Ready Streets

Allestree Road0402 070 849Glebe Road0416 293 363Mofflin Avenue0490 331 396

Nelson Way 0409

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If you live in a street which is not listed in the above table and you wish to find out more about Bushfire Ready, please contact the following people: Colin James (coordinator) 0419 969 223 or call down to the Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Station on any Saturday morning between 9.00-10.00am

For more information about what you can do to be prepared

for bushfires, contact the Department of Fire and Emergency Service (DFES) Community Preparedness team on 9395 9300 or visit the DFES website on www.dfes.wa.gov.au Firebreak notices and information can be accessed from the Shire of Mundaring on 9290 6666 or website on www.mundaring.wa.gov.au.

REMEMBER

000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire & smoke sightings.

Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

The ComCen will page our members who are on duty.

For general Brigade enquiries please ring 9299 7217. Station hours: Saturday 9am-10:30am. Web: darlingtonfire.org.au • Facebook: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade • Instagram: dvbfb_

Next meeting: Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Darlington Fire Station.

The Shire of Mundaring is still in the Restricted Burning period, and permits to burn are required until the end of November for all running fires, all fires lit prior to 6pm, and fires after 6pm larger than one square metre. The Shire will advertise any changes to the Restricted or Prohibited burning periods, due to changes in environmental conditions prior to December 1st. If you are unsure about what restrictions are in place on any day, please contact the Shire or visit their website. If you have a permit to burn, please remember; ALL burning is prohibited on days of High or above Fire Danger Rating, or when a Total Fire Ban and/or Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban have been declared.

3m wide and 4m high. See the Shire of Mundaring’s Firebreak and Fuel Load Notice for detailed fire break regulations. The fines for failing to comply with a Fire Break Notice are up to $5000.

As the fire season approaches, you can help us protect the community by looking out for both accidental and deliberately lit fires, and report any unattended fires to 000. Look out for unfamiliar vehicles and/or people in or near bushland, note down as many details as you can, and report suspicious behaviour to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. If you have any concerns about vegetation or property maintenance, call the Shire on 9290 6666.

NOW is the time for you to prepare your property and your family for the coming fire season. You should create or update your bush fire action plan and practice it with your family. Use the DFES' My Bushfire Plan’ app, or the resources available from the Darlington Fire Station, or DFES website. Check the contents of your emergency evacuation kit and replace old or expired items as required. Fire breaks (see below) and your Asset Protection Zone of 20 metres around your home should also be established or checked. The Shire of Mundaring and DFES websites have information sheets about these and other important strategies for the coming fire season. Or call in and see us at the Darlington Fire Station on Saturday mornings between 9am and 10.30am. Within the Shire of Mundaring, fire breaks on your property must be in place and/ or cleared by November 1st. Landowners and residents are required to maintain fire breaks to assist in the control of bush fires, and help minimise the possible spread of bush fires. Fire breaks must be at least

Despite the late finish to the wintery weather, our hazard reduction burn programme is now under way, providing a valuable training ground for new members. Our Brigade members have also ramped up their training over the last several weeks as we prepare for the coming fire season. Our volunteer fire fighters are required to undergo annual skills refresher training and fitness testing, to make sure everyone is up-to-date with current procedures, familiar and capable with the vehicles and equipment we rely on, and to ensure we are fit, healthy and safe to help protect ourselves and the community.

And lastly, help us celebrate the Darlington Arts Festival by coming to meet us in front of the Fire Station on the weekend of November 5th and 6th. Join us for food, drinks, and displays at our bratwurst and sauerkraut tent at the Station end of the oval.

“Not the glittering weapon fights the fight, but rather the hero’s heart.” ~ Proverb

Ricky Harvey

Darlington Sports and Recreation Association (WA) Inc.

DaSRA is an umbrella organisation which emerged from the Mundaring Shire regulated, Darlington Community Recreation Management Committee (DCRMC) now the Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) and operates purely for the benefit of local Sport and Recreation clubs. Its members receive no financial benefit but are committed community volunteers’ hell bent on delivering quality facilities in the district!

DaSRA set a precedent with the Darlington Community Pavilion Project which is widely acknowledged as an example of what can be achieved by a determined and committed group of individuals in partnership with Government and community.

DaSRA currently has three main projects on the go:

• The ongoing lease over the Darlington Pavilion

• The Combined Darlington Sporting Clubs Project –setting up assistance to any local sporting groups and combining resources to those clubs

• Auspicing the – Noise Bin Project

DaSRA also assisted in the past assisted in other community events like the Running the Wine Tent @ DAF, Pavilion Gigs, Gin and Giggle Night and the DJFC 2000-2015 reunion for example.

DaSRA has a raft of one-off job/tasks both in the wings and in progress.

The Lower Recreation Area Master Plan spearheaded by DCRAG, came under DaSRA’s remit. Our role was to use the grant monies of approximately $325,000 to complete the following projects which have been completed ( Stage 1):

• Sk ate Park Extension

• Pump Track

• Grand Arbor Construction

• Wetland Walk Design

There is still a lot of work to-do around the whole master plan project.

The LAMP subcommittee has did an amazing job but there is now more work to do. Lobbying to be done, grants to be written, fundraising to be done, so the overall community plan can be implemented. So, it’s time to get the next team together to become part of this subcommittee.

Like to be involved or find out what you could do or how to get involved, contact Geoff Barker – 0418 953 176.

DaSRA AGM

The DaSRA AGM is set down for the 16th November but don’t wait till then, why now give the committee a call to find out how you could be involved in any of our task’s function or events.

Donna Faragher JP MLC | Member for East Metro

Donations for Fair Game Australia Welcome

Recently I had the opportunity to meet with the General Manager of Fair Game, Sarah Hull to learn more about the important work the charity is doing to support children and young people in remote and underserviced communities across Australia.

Founded in 2010, Fair Game is a valuable program as it helps remove barriers to participation in sport and fitness and supports the positive health, social and mental health benefits that flow from involvement in these activities. Its Recycle and Donate program collects pre-loved sports equipment and distributes it in response to specific requests from communities, not-for-profit organisations and community clubs.

After the donations are collected and sanitised, they are sorted to determine what can be given a second life and what is ready for recycling. Good equipment is made available to children of all ages to enjoy through local programs. Equipment that is no longer fit for purpose is sent for recycling

through their partner, Game On Recycling.

Through the generous support of community members, Fair Game has distributed over 12,000 pieces of sports equipment so far this year.

Fair Game has donation bins located throughout the metropolitan area and I am pleased that my electorate office is now a collection point.

The charity accepts the following items:

• Balls - footballs, basketballs, soccer balls etc.

• Bats and rackets – cricket and softball bats

• Pads and gloves – cricket pads, shin pads, baseball mitts, cricket gloves

• Spor t shoes - runners, footy boots, basketball shoes.

They are unable to accept trophies, uniforms/clothing, helmets and used drink bottles.

If you have any new or pre-loved sports equipment that you no longer need, please stop by my electorate office at Ground Floor, 108 Swan Street Guildford and donate to this great cause.

Darlington Junior Football Club

DJFC Bushrangers 2010-2015 Reunion and New Life Member

October saw the Bushranger Reunion put together under the coordination of DaSRA. It was the first of this kind of event, which could be seen as a ‘two birds, one stone’ kind of occasion. With DaSRA connecting two of Darlington’s sporting clubs with past and present community members while also using the opportunity to fundraise.

Special thanks to the Darlington Social Cricket Club (DSCC)and the Darlington Junior Football Club (DJFC) current members who did an awesome job of setting up a fabulously stocked bar and a burger stand in the perfectly suited Pavilion. Both clubs supplied good numbers of volunteers and great choice of product, we wish it had been busier for them, but it was a good start on a new idea and the bank balance remained in the black.

The Reunion also provided the perfect back drop for the DJFC to reveal its long-awaited Honour Board and induct one of its long-standing contributors to the prestigious list.

Andrea Schurmann became the 11th Life Member of the Darlington Junior Football Club this year. Her involvement in the club started in 2007 and lasted through to 2021, she volunteered in most facets of the club from; Auskick to Junior Footy. She saw the club meet its 60th year milestone and in 2016 was ‘Club Person of the Year’ for her contributions to the club. Under her guidance as President that same year the DJFC was recognised as the ‘Junior Football Club of the Year’.

Andrea joins a small group of women who have been recognised for their contributions to the football club, she is in good company alongside; Val Wallis, Judy Lidell and Roslie Gorden.

From left to right: Cam Giles (Life Member), Lucien deRooy (ex–Vice Present DJFC), John Paxman (Life Member), Andrea Shurmann (Life Member), Kylie Quirk (DJFC Committee), Brodie Della (DJFC President).

Darlington Social Cricket Club

Season off to blazing start as the Firies put on a show

Spring is here and the cricket season is in full flow. As previewed in last month’s edition of the Review, the opening interclub game went the way of the Brown Pots, who inflicted a heavy defeat on their Silver Pots counterparts. In a first innings runfest, Nigel Durkin smashed 96 from just 44 balls, supported by other chunky contributions from the Browns’ batting line up. The total proven insurmountable for the Silvers, who fell well short, despite a stylish 39 from Shaun Meredith and a stoic, watchful 16 from Stephen Jones.

A beautiful post-match barbeque was well attended by club members and their families, setting the tone for the year ahead.

Matchday two saw the second instalment of a relatively new fixture, against the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. A glorious afternoon at Darlington Oval played host to another

high scoring encounter, with the Firies coming close to snatching an heroic victory. With the game played in the right spirits, at least three cricketing “newbies” making their debuts, and the after-match burger night well attended by families from both sides, it is likely the annual Hughes-Burns Trophy match will go from strength to strength in years to come.

Over the next month the games will come thick and fast, with a Miners XI, St John of God Public Hospital, a Fathers and Sons XI and the Darlington Tennis Club donning the whites for their annual fixtures against the DSCC.

Family and friends of people playing in those matches with an hour to kill are welcome to come along, say hello, enjoy a drink from our licenced bar and make these Spring afternoons great community get-togethers.

Anyone wishing to find out more about social cricket in Darlington or keen for a hit can email us at dsccdarlington@gmail.com.

Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA)

Next Meeting: Thursday 17th November7.30pm AGM at the Lesser Hall

Annual General Meeting

It’s that time of the year again where the Executive Committee positions become vacant, and new folks or old folks will be voted in for the following year.

DRRA members are eligible to vote (you can still join and pay $15 membership on the night if you wish to vote).

We are looking for a new President for 2023 – come along if you’re interested and volunteer for next years start up in February.

There are currently a very nice bunch of committee members and whoever puts their hand up for the President role will already have a good team to work with.

As Steve is departing, he could possibly be providing cheese, biscuits and wine for this AGM round up.

Owen Road crossing

Before Covid interrupted our daily lives there was demand for a safe crossing point (primarily for families and children) and some additional aesthetic improvements, outside the local café (then Perellas, now the Hive) and extensive community consultation was carried out. This project kicked off again during the lockdown and three designs were created (based on the common response from the public), and submitted to the Shire. You can view the three designs and some of the initial thought concepts on the DRRA section of the Darlington Village website.

DRRA have included this item in the last two capital works requests to the Shire, and there are still frequent queries as to when it’s going to get the green light from the Shire.

Upon recent contact with the Shire, we are in the process of arranging an onsite meeting to discuss with the Shire and will invite the café owners too. Hopefully this project will finally get started sometime soon. Thanks to everyone that has contributed.

Matthew Hughes MLA JP | Member for Kalamunda

Western Australians are able have their say on the draft Forest Management Plan 2024-2033 that will protect WA’s forests. The plan delivers on the McGowan Government's historic decision to end native logging in our SouthWest.

The move will preserve at least 400,000 hectares - an area 1,000 times the size of Kings Parkof karri, jarrah, and wandoo forests. This is in addition to the 1.6 million hectares of forest already protected.

The only timber permitted to taken from Western Australian native forests will come from management activities designed to improve forest health, such as ecological thinning or clearing for approved mining operations, and infrastructure maintenance.

The draft Forest Management Plan is a reaffirmation of the McGowan Government's commitment to act on climate change and protect biodiversity. The reduction of deforestation and forest degradation rates is clearly one of the most effective and robust ways to mitigate climate change.

Importantly, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions will engage with Noongar Traditional Owners to enter formal arrangements to manage the South-West conservation estate. This will mark a new era of collaboration - consistent with the South-West Native Title Settlement - to share Noongar and Western knowledge in caring for SouthWest forests.

As previously announced, the WA Labor Government is investing $80 million in the Native Forestry Transition plan to support workers, businesses, and communities transitioning out of the native logging industry into a future pathway.

A record $350 million is also being invested in the expansion of the State's sustainable softwood timber plantations to support WA jobs and the local construction industry.

The draft Forest Management Plan 2024-2033, which has been prepared by the Conservation and Parks Commission, also outlines approaches to bushfire risk management and access to domestic firewood.

The public consultation period will run until 18 December 2022 with community information events in regional locations.

Interested readers can view the plan and make a submission at https://www.dbca.wa.gov. au/parks-and-wildlife-service/forests/forestmanagement-plan.

The decision to protect our native forests for posterity has not been made lightly. As I commented recently in a speech in the Legislative Assembly the science showing climate change is having and will have a devastating impact on our environment is well-established and cannot be ignored.

In addition to their ecological importance, the retention of our forests is an important tool in mitigating against the effects of climate change. Importantly, the plan recognises the clear longterm economic benefits to be derived from ending the logging of our forests. The plan will support sustainable, nature-based tourism in the South-West, which is a popular destination.

The McGowan WA Labor Government’s decision to end logging in our South-West reflects the changing attitudes of the community towards our native forests and builds on the legacy of the Gallop Labor Government to end old growth logging. It brings the commercial logging of our native forests to an end.

By the time you read this the much anticipated Darlington Arts Festival will be upon us. Please visit our stall and support our fundraising efforts. Our members have been busy making crafts to sell and there will be a wide range of Christmas gift ideas to purchase.

We are actively seeking local organisations to support with charitable donations and grants. If you are involved with a good cause that is active in the local area and would like to apply

Forrest Darlings CWA

for a grant, please get in touch with us using the details at the bottom of this article.

Last month we linked up with the Darlington Community Garden to support their Nature Play Day which was held during the October school holidays. Two of our members, Sally and Vandra, were involved in running nature craft activities for the children. Heather harvested some of the veggies we planted in the community garden in the autumn and cooked up a delicious soup which was enjoyed by families around the campfire.

Monthly Meetings

Meetings of the Forrest Darlings CWA branch take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm at Helena College (Darlington Campus on Ryecroft Rd). They might involve learning a new skill, sharing our crafts or hearing from a special guest speaker. New members and visitors can always be assured of a warm welcome. Membership is now half price until the end of the calendar year - just $35.

For further information please look up Forrest Darlings CWA on Facebook or call Kate Herren (President) on 0452 644 248.

We are currently in the midst of Kambarang - the season of longer dry periods. It is also the time of changing burning periods. The beginning of October saw the change to the restricted burning period. This will last until the end of November when we enter the prohibited burning period. In recent times, the prohibited burning period has been brought forward so check the Shire website for any updates prior to burning.

Also note that the new Australian National Fire Danger Rating System is now in effect. You may have noticed the change to the fire danger rating signage which sees a new, simplified four category rating system of moderate, high, extreme and catastrophic. When the rating is high, ALL burning is prohibited, even after 6pm or with a permit.

To escape the heat this summer, why not head to Bilgoman Pool? You may not be aware but the Shire manages a pool in Mount Helena. The Mount Helena Aquatic Centre is also currently open due to a season extension trial. To celebrate the extended season, the Mount Helena Aquatic Centre will be open for free to the public on the 19th November. From 12pm to 4 pm there will be games, activities and prizes up for grabs.

I’m pleased to report that the Shire has been announced as the winner of the State Resilient Local Government Award. This award is Sponsored by the Australian Government and managed by AIDR (Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience) in partnership with State Government. The Shire received the award for its Community Lead Art Project “Wooroloo Bushfire 2021 – 12 months on”, which was a photographic exhibition concept raised through community conversations and provided community members with an avenue to engage in the recovery, rebuilding and renewal process. As a state winner, the Shire will now be considered as part of the National Awards process.

The Shire of Mundaring invites residents aged 50 and over to celebrate Senior’s Week from 6 November to 13 November. To mark the week, the Shire’s Hub of the Hills will host a Community Connection expo on Friday 4 November and a Have a Go Day on Wednesday 9 November at Burswood Park. I encourage senior residents to attend one or both events. These events present a great opportunity for our community members to connect and find out what services and activities are out there to support them. For further information contact Lauren on 9290 6790 (CEFY@mundaring.wa.gov.au<mailto: CEFY@ mundaring.wa.gov.au>) or Rachael on 9290 6683 (cso4@ mundaring.wa.gov.au<mailto:cso4@mundaring.wa.gov.au>)

Swan Children and Family Centre will present its Baby Expo on Thursday 3 November from 10am to 1pm. Focused on expecting parents and parents of young children, the expo is a familyfriendly event offering mini information sessions and talks for families. With a number of local exhibitors and stall holders sharing their knowledge and expertise, this is a great opportunity for parents and parents-to-be to learn more. Information sessions will be presented on a number of parenting issues including sleep, lactation and feeding, antenatal care, midwifery care, dental care and much more. The team invite you to join them for a coffee, chat and a massage while at the Expo. For further information please contact Swan Children and Family Centre on 9294 2856 or cvhub@ mundaring.wa.gov.au<mailto:cvhub@mundaring.wa.gov.au>

Finally, I would like to thank the Darlington Arts Festival committee and all of the volunteers who make this event possible, ensuring it is a wonderful event year after year. The Shire is a major sponsor of the Darlington Arts Festival and it is a highlight on the Shire’s events calendar. It attracts many people into the shire and reinforces our reputation as a community that places a high value on culture and the arts. Have an enjoyable and safe summer!

Councillor’s Column South Ward | Cr James Martin

Swan Rotary Club of Midland Swan Valley

Swan Rotary

Funding Crunch and

At Swan Rotary, November is all about The Rotary Foundation. Established in 1917, The Rotary Foundation purpose is ‘doing good in the world’ which is achieved by helping Rotarians advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.

The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation supported solely by voluntary contributions and makes projects possible with funding from Foundation grants to sustainably improve communities in need.

Recently, Swan Rotary was successfully awarded a Rotary Foundation District Grant to continue Club support for ‘Crunch and Sip’ at Clayton View Primary School. The Crunch and Sip program increases student awareness of eating fruit and vegetables and drinking water to enhance their physical and mental performance, concentration and promote long term health.

Crunch and Sip improves nutrition, knowledge and attitudes around healthy food and drink choices by providing the children with fruit and vegetables to develop healthy eating habits. Grant proceeds and funding from Swan Rotary will provide a new fridge for the food preparation area, ensuring the Crunch and Sip program can continue re-fuelling the kids during class.

Swan Rotary - come and make a difference with us!

If you like more information about Swan Rotary or any of our activities, please give Betty Pitcher a call on 0408 912 101

Soroptimist International of Helena

During October we have purchased Bee Hotels to donate to local primary schools which have a school garden. This is part of our commitment to encouraging young people to help to sustain our environment for their future.

Members also attended a “Foodbank” fundraiser held by Kalamunda Rotary.

We continue to find it difficult to hold large fundraising events, but have held successful monthly Mahjong afternoons at a member’s house, raising small amounts at a time towards our bursary commitments for next year.

One member held a very successful clothing party, at which guests were invited to buy a raffle ticket for $10 with the prize being a free piece of clothing. We had enough sales to have two free articles as prizes, and a door prize was kindly donated by the clothing sales representative.

We will be holding our planning meeting in early November with the decision made to concentrate our efforts next year on projects which involve Climate and Education. We will continue to support the City of Swan Youth Services which provides

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Our final Region meeting for the year will be held mid-November, hosted by our Fremantle club, with our National Representative visiting from Victoria to attend.

Our annual Christmas gathering will be held at the end of November and our last meeting of the year in the first week of December.

Should you wish to know more about us and our organisation, please do not hesitate to contact us either by phone or email. 9293 4108 or sihelena@siswp.org

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The Darlington Review’s Rules of Association (2012) read: “To produce and publish a monthly journal with the intention of fostering good relationships within the Darlington community and keeping residents informed about community issues.” Our Guide for Scribes invites members to submit notes “ to inform members and the Darlington Community about past, ongoing and future activities…”. The Review accepts no liability for errors/omissions contained in articles, statements or advertisements published herein. The views expressed in Letters and Notes are not the views of the Darlington Review and we are not responsible for them. Members are requested to ensure their notes adhere to the magazine’s guiding spirit of fostering harmonious community relationships. The Darlington Review is available in digital format via Issue, the online website.

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The DHG Annual General Meeting

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We accepted two new Committee Members to our committee. We appreciate the support of Anthony Spagnolo and Susan Hopper to our group, and we truly look forward to sharing heritage with you both. Welcome! All current members of the executive committee were re-elected to their positions – visit dhg.org.au for more details.

October Guest Speaker Mrs Sally Herzfeld -"Outback Teacher"

Darlington’s favourite daughter (we always say it!) returned on a rather chilly evening on 12 October to speak about her new book, and the experiences which culminated in the writing of the book. Whilst teaching in Wyndham, Port Hedland and remote missions Sally wrote regularly to her mother, who kept the letters, and these formed the basis of Sally’s book “Outback Teacher”. Sally spoke about the huge learning curve of being a newly graduated and very young teacher taking on the responsibilities of establishing a school for indigenous children in remote areas, and how she and the children’s parents and students set about creating the space for learning. Although such a long way from home, Sally’s parents and community in Darlington also supported her by purchasing materials, raising funds for the school, and even sewing the uniforms! Once again, our grateful thanks to Sally for yet another informative and enjoyable talk – and dancing! Please contact Sally for details about purchasing her bookalisonherzfeld@gmail.com.

Guest Speaker Evening

Wednesday 16 November 7.30pm, Darlington Lesser Hall, Owen Road. Renowned artist Philippa O'Brien"No Stone Without A Name - Possession and Dispossession" Philippa is an artist, a teacher, a writer. She was classically trained, immersing herself in UWA and completed her degree in English before moving to London in the 60s to study at the London Art School. She taught history and culture as well as drawing and painting. In her 2009 book about Margaret Priest “An Artists Life”, Philippa tells of Margaret’s sculptures and development of the arts in Perth, when public art was just beginning to be seen. Her latest book, “No Stone Without a Name – Possession and Dispossession” tells the story of Colonialisation through paintings and drawings. These early visual documents of WA’s history track the Dutch, English and French explorers, the settling of the land with dispossession and possession clearly articulated in these paintings.

Light refreshments will be served after Philippa’s talk.

GOLD COIN DONATION APPRECIATED. Please register your interest in attending Phillipa's talk by emailing publicity@dhg. org.au OR phone Val Shiell 9299 6868.

Darlington Arts Festival- Bric-a-Brac galore!

Pop by DHG’s marquee and check out the haul of bric-a-brac within - great bargains and secret gems to find!

The Story of Darlington's Arts Festival - The Book

While you are at our DAF stall, pick up a copy of our beautiful coffee-table DAF book, “Arts of the Edge” published in 2020. It is a story of a community which invested and helped to grow a vibrant Arts Festival that has become the heart of Darlington. Written by renowned author and journalist Trea Wiltshire, the book is a broad-brush history of how the arts found a ready home in the Hills, and in particular in Darlington, with the arrival of a notable group of artists in the 1960s, and through to the present day. The legacy of that has been a festival that has thrived through the decades and is now one of the State’s longest running community arts festivals. The book is lavishly illustrated with works from public and private collections, including photographs by Hills photographer and State Living Treasure Richard Woldendorp. AN AWESOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT AT JUST $35. Discount when you purchase two or more books.

Darlington Village Walkabout Revisited

Spring is the perfect time for taking a stroll with the family or friends, and with so many new residents in Darlington, it is the perfect time to reintroduce Darlington people to our fantastic Darlington Village Walkabout. Our Secretary/Webmaster Rob Borsje and Archivist Lyn Myles paired up a couple of years ago to research and compile an instructive interpretative walk for locals and visitors. There are 22 points of interest on this interactive walk, and after strolling this well-planned walkabout you may be amazed at how much knowledge you have garnered in an hour. It is the Staff Pick on Walking Maps. Visit their website for more information, and then take yourself and your phone for a 40-minute walk around your village www.walkingmaps.com.au/walk/4242.

Share the Heritage

Become a member for just $5!

Become a member of a group that is dedicated to researching, investigating, and preserving the history and heritage of your village and community.

Think about it for a moment – for a little more than a cup of coffee at your local brew house, you can feel good about contributing to a group whose principal aim is to gather, preserve and promote Darlington’s history for current and future generations.

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 admin@dhg.org.au or phone 9299 6868.

Secretary Rob Borsje (left) and archivist Lyn Myles.

The Darlington Club

As we head rapidly into the Festive season, hall users in general will be happy to learn that the Shire have replaced the stove in the hall kitchen.

Thank you to Sue our ever diligent President and to Stewart at the Shire for following through. A special thanks goes out to Joan DenBoer, acting in Colleen's absence, for prompt and thoughtful efficiency.

Coming Events:

The Club opens at 6.30pm every second Friday at Darlington

Hall.

November 4th Closed for Darlington Arts Festival.

November 10th ( Thursday) Move furniture back into the hall. All help is most welcome, food and drink to follow the re-establishment.

November11th Closed.

November 18th Sundowner, BYO nibbles and drinks.

November 25th Closed.

December 1st Bernie’s Old Tyme Music Hall at the Garrick Theatre.

December 2nd Sundowner with Lawn Bocce.

December 9th Christmas Party.

December 16th Closed for Christmas Break.

The Darlington

Shire of Mundaring Library Service

Mystery Writing and Book Development Workshop with Ash Harrier

Boya Library, Saturday 19 November, 9am to 12pm

Children aged 10 to 13 years-old are invited to join Ash Harrier, author of the Alice England mystery series in a free writing workshop. Children will have the chance to grow their writing skills as well as getting to work on developing a real novel in the third book in the Alice England series,The Strange Sighting, due for publication in 2023! The workshop has been sponsored by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and supported by Shire of Mundaring Libraries. Bookings essential at https://191122b.eventbrite.com. au. (Please only book children in the specified age group.)

Natasha Lester presents The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre

Boya Community Centre, Monday 7 November, 10.30am

Hear best-selling writer Natasha Lester talk about her latest compelling novel. The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre is a compelling and lavish novel about a young woman striving to forget her part in the war by building life anew as the publicist at the just-launching House of Dior in Paris. This thrilling and sumptuous work of historical fiction is told in three timelines: before, during and after WWII. The story takes readers from the dangerous, intrigue-filled rooms in Switzerland where elites of both sides mingled and schemed during the war, to the glamorous halls of the House of Dior in the golden age of French fashion and journalism. Bookings are essential at https://071122b.eventbrite.com.au.

Work Wives with Rachael Johns Author Talk Boya Community Centre, Monday 21 November, 6.30pm

How well do you really know the people you work with? Join awardwinning Australian author, Rachael Johns, as she explores this question and more at the presentation of her latest fiction novel of friendship, love and family, The Work Wives. Bookings essential at https://211122b.eventbrite.com.au.

Home Services

Did you know that if you live in the Shire of Mundaring and cannot visit the library because of illness, injury or other reasons that make it hard to visit in person, you could be eligible for our home delivery service? This is a free service which we can provide on a temporary or permanent basis. Once you are signed up, volunteers and staff will select items based on your interests and deliver them to your door. Contact the libraries for more information, either by phone on 9290 6755 or email gills@ mundaring.wa.gov.au.

A Wonderful Evening with Author Maria Papas

You could have heard a pin drop as Maria Papas discussed the background to her Hungerford Award winning novel, Skimming Stones, the novel itself, and her writing process in her author talk at Boya.

Maria told how sitting together as family listening to stories brought knowledge of narrative. She told how, as a young child, reading Little Golden Books with her mother, who was learning to read and speak English, brought about an incredible bond between them and set up a life-long love of books.

We learnt how, although the book is not

autobiographical in any way, experiences, understandings and explorations through the event of a family member going through cancer inspired this story.

Skimming Stones is set in Lake Clifton and Perth and centres on Grace, a nurse in the oncology ward at the children's hospital, who as a 9-year-old learnt her sister had leukaemia, irrevocably changing their lives in so many ways. It is a book that does not dwell on the tragedy, nor paints a rose-coloured picture. It is beautifully written, and will stay with you long after the reading has finished. We recommend it!

1st Darlington Scouts

Cubs

In the last holidays, a number of our Cubs (8-11 year olds) were at Enduro along with over 1000 Cub Scouts, Guides and Supporters from all over the State! It was an action-packed four days of camping, activities and adventure.

OneCamp

All Scout units around the State are gearing up for a HUGE event coming in 2023; OneCampEclipse, which will be open to Scouts of all ages from our Joeys aged five, through to Rovers at 18+. An opportunity for all to participate in adventurous, fun, challenging and inclusive activities and each age section will tackle a different set of program elements to reflect the journey along their personal progression. OneCamp will be held from 11-19 April 2023 in the Swan Valley, with expeditions and off site activities being held across WA.

Applications will close in December, so it’s not too late to join Scouts and get to join in.

Venturers

Four Darlington Venturers (14-16 year olds) recently hiked a section of the Cape to Cape track, from Redgate to Cape Leeuwin, covering 61km over four days and nights, carrying all their own gear. This independent youth-led activity was an adventure they’ll always remember, even with a night and day’s hike in the rain.

Containers for Change

This is a helpful fundraiser for our Scout Group to keep offering activities and maintain our facilities. We have a green Containers for Change bin outside the Kathleen Skipsey Hall on Glen Road, Darlington, so we’d be very happy to take them off your hands if you’ve been collecting them. Otherwise if you have a collection and can’t get to the hall, let us know via our contact details below, and we could arrange to pick them up from you.

For information contact membership@darlingtonscouts. com, or www.darlingtonscouts.com, or the Darlington Scout Group Facebook page

Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre

Writing Workshops: So You Want to Explore Narrative Voice

Saturday 12 November 2022 - 1.00-4.00pm

So You Want to Explore Floral Bodies

Saturday 19 November 2022 - 1.00-4.00pm

In this workshop with KSP Writerin-Residence Lisa Collyer, you will describe, observe, and connect your body to Western Australian botanical art. Lisa will guide you through a personal response to botanical art and floral specimens to create visceral and embodied poetry. Lisa’s work appears in Westerly, Cordite, Australian Poetry, and Rabbit. She is short listed for The Dorothy Hewett Award for her unpublished manuscript, How to Order Eggs Sunny Side Up. Tickets from $35.

Free Community Event: Katharine’s Birthday

In this workshop, KSP Writer-in-Residence Katie Hale will explore the possibilities of narrative voice, and how this can shape our writing. During the workshop, we will push our own creative boundaries by exploring unconventional angles of storytelling, and experiment with writing the non-human narrator. Katie is a MacDowell Fellow, Northern Debut Award winner, and Gulliver Travel Grant recipient. In 2021, she won the Palette Poetry Prize. Tickets from $35.

Sunday 4 December 2022 - from 10.00am

Summer is approaching and so is our end of year free community event, Katharine’s Birthday!

The day includes a guided heritage tour, award ceremonies, poetry and prose performances, café cakes, and general merriment. All welcome – pop in anytime. Check our website for the full schedule of events.

For more information on our services and activities please visit the KSP website www.kspwriterscentre.com or phone the office on 08 9294 1872. KSP Writers’ Centre is proudly sponsored by the Shire of Mundaring.

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)

Whoa Wonga Wonga!

That’s right; it’s time to stop the Wonga Wonga vine in its tracks, before it infests more of the Hills.

This Eastern States and Kimberley native (Pandorea_pandorana) is capable of completely taking over local bushland, as illustrated in the photo taken to the east of Glen Road, on the northern side of the heritage trail embankment.

The other photos show the results of partial and more thorough clearing efforts on the southern side of the trail.

Spot outbreaks of Wonga Wonga have been seen further along the trail, and elsewhere in Darlington and neighbouring suburbs. Smaller single plants can be pulled out, particularly when the soil is moist.

Unfortunately it’s sold in nurseries (including Bunnings), without acknowledging the damage it can cause to bushland once it becomes a garden escapee.

For any sightings on public ground that can’t be safely removed, please text the location to Chris Arnold (0497 999 985) so that the information can be collated and forwarded to the Shire.

(florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/ browse/profile/7117;wikipedia. org/wiki/Pandorea_pandorana)

Friends Of Glen Park Reserve (FOGP)

Reflections on our achievements

As Spring becomes warmer and dryer, we are finishing our weeding in Glen Park Reserve for this year. With satisfaction and delight we can enjoy our achievements, not only of the past six months, but over the years that we have worked in Glen Park Reserve.

1. Weeding: This Spring, there were only a few scattered areas of freesia, hesperantha, gladioli and ursinia to remove on the southern side of Nyaania Creek, and a few clumps of garlic weed along the banks. Hopefully there will be even less germination in 2023! On the northern side, large areas of weed are continuing to be reduced.

2. Revegetation: After the bamboo along Nyaania Creek was removed, Friends of Glen Park organised the planting of approximately 1,000 seedlings, over three years, in and around Nyaania Creek and further upland along the western boundary. So far this year, the survival rate of the seedlings is high, and hopefully the Shire’s Landcare team will again water them during summer.

Also in Spring, after winter and our long, hot, dry summer it was thrilling to see a high number of darwinia citradora, trymalium and pink feather flower naturally germinate. Denser the vegetation, the less weeds that germinate!

Left: The height now of a hakea planted in June 2021 and (top right) the height of a paperbark planted in 2022.

Top: Garlic weed once lined Nyaania Creek and (right) now Nyaania Creek banks planted with native seedlings.

Darlington Community Garden (DCG)

Ways to join in Darlington Community Garden

• NEW MEMBERS very welcome. Join https://www. darlingtoncommunitygarden. org.au/ join-us-1

• GARDEN BUSY BEES: Saturdays 9am

• Have your say on our DCG FACEBOOK page - https:// www.facebook.com/ groups/218148335647263

• ARBOUR MOSAIC PROJEC T led by SALLY HERZFELD 0478 620 145

• TIP TRIPS FUND RAISER: GREEN WASTE & RUBBISH REMOVAL - $50 donation to DCG per trailer. Bookings SHELTON 0452 541 069

• CFC - CASH FOR CONTAINERS BINS at the back of the Liquor Store car park OR DCG # is C 1033 0258 at Collection Centres. We pick up quantity

• REQUEST/CHALLENGE: Will you commit to never throwing away CFC’s?

• RECYCLING HUB & BOTTLE TOP Collection - Drop off 9-10 Saturdays at the Wagon. ENQUIRIES Kate 0452 644 248

• Find things Garden/PRODUCE related on the DCG TROLLEY under the pines near the playground. Bring your surplus and take what you can use.

• FOR HIRE - VINTAGE CROCKERY and bright & beautiful BUNTING – Trish 0409 479 551

CAN YOU HELP WITH:

• Discounts/Trade Accounts/ Sponsorship with Local Suppliers of materials for DCG.

• TRADES PEOPLE NEEDED: Big ROCK MOVER, SECURITY SYSTEM installer. CALL Trish 0409 479 551

Connecting . Belonging . Growing Community

Are you someone who feels a sense of relaxing and recharging when you're out in the garden? A place where you can take in the life and beauty and wonder of things growing….. What is it about gardens that are important to you?

Central to our vision for our Community Garden is for it to meet the needs of a wide cross section of our Darlington community so with this intention we invite input of what you want included. We endeavour to make it as inclusive as possible for kids right through to our seniors. Do have a say.

Our AGM is Sunday 20th November 2022 and is a good place to meet everyone. Shared Lunch at the Wagon 12-1 | AGM 1-3

Two Positions Vacant: Recycling Team Leader and1 committee member. Celebrating Our Successes –HIGHLIGHTS this month were:

- Our 2nd DCG KIDS CLUB NATURE PLAY DAY on October 5 was a great Team effort led by Kate and her willing workers – a favourite activity again was yummy damper making and cooking and yarning over the camp-fire.

Young Isla exudes happiness and joy and says it all about the day!

- The roof of Wanda Wagon has been painted so the tarp could be removed with thanks to Trish and Hayden and Kyle from Perth Painting Specialists. And plans are being drawn up for a permanent, aesthetically pleasing shelter over the wagon to make it even more usable.

- Retic to garden beds is complete thanks to the Horticulture Team led by John and Alison making summer planting an option.

- Bendigo Community Bank Raffle Ticket selling is continuing to the end of October - three hearty CHEERS for Shelton who is out most days seriously selling tickets collecting important $$$ for future projects for the DCG!! It’s such a blessing he is on our Team.

- Our EVENTS Team has been working solidly organising the exciting Annual Bonfire and our participation in DAF.

- To spread the load we are drawing up A ROSTER for supervising BUSY BEES. We are looking for 4-6 people so it won't be a big commitment for anyone. Who’s willing to commit to this? There will be a checklist there of what needs doing.

- Ideas of upgrading and shifting the DCG TROLLEY to the Garden and adding a monthly Food Share.

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS is a strong theme/thread for the DCG. Winsome Santa Maria as our expert Recycling Team Leader has done fabulous work in creating our RECYCLING HUB in the wagon which is open for drop-off during DCG Busy Bee times: 9-10am Saturdays.

Winny has also helped in many ways including event waste management, grant applications, first aider and as an active committee member. We are so sad to share that she and husband Adam and their beautiful children are moving from Darlington. We wish them the very best.

So we need a new Recycling Team Leader? Will you take on the position? You will be most appreciated and have much fun. Contact Trish on 0409 479 551. A special THANK YOU to the many VOLUNTEERS and businesses who have generously given of their time and/or expertise and skills this month. We acknowledge and are grateful for the wide range of contributions.

Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides

Inspiring girls to develop leadership skills and make positive contributions to their community.

The Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides enjoyed a vintage games night for their end of term meeting. We played the old favourites such as tug o war, skipping, quoits and a sack race (a few tumbles in this one!). The girls are raring to go this term. We have been busily preparing our Christmas shoeboxes, these are filled with small presents and sent overseas to children who are less fortunate. It’s an activity we try to do annually as the girls gain a sense of satisfaction knowing they are making a donation to another child. The Girl Guides have also been saving some of their pocket money to make donations to our World Vision sponsor girl in Sri Lanka.

We have also been learning about the native fauna in our area and what items to keep in a kit in the car to assist with injured wildlife.

We welcome new girls aged from 7-12 years. We meet at Kathleen Skipsey Hall – on Glen Road, Darlington on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm during the school term. If you have any queries regarding Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides please contact Karen on 0403 233 907 or enquire at Girl Guides WA.

Baha’i Community of Mundaring

Darlington Junior Youth group held their first day camp during the school holidays. The boys meet every Saturday during term time to take part in the Baha’i-inspired mentoring program for 12–15-year-olds called the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP). These holidays they also spent a full day exploring the next book in their curriculum and deepening their friendship with their peer mentors, known as ‘animators’. The camp was held in an idyllic setting amongst olive and mulberry trees with the group converting a small garden cottage into their temporary clubhouse. The group studied hard - looking at the order and perfection of nature and the importance of the light of knowledge that helps us recognise ‘veils’, such as prejudice and materialism,

which may limit our progress and hinder our understanding of reality. This was illustrated by looking at the physics of light using a prism, observing the wide variety of structures and systems within the natural environment and discussing superstition. These somewhat abstract concepts were further demonstrated with Professor Kevin Croft's magic tricks followed by illusion drawing. The bonfire in the evening was definitely a highlight with parents and siblings joining for pizza and marshmallows.

“When we carefully investigate the kingdoms of existence and observe the phenomena of the universe about us, we discover the absolute order and perfection of creation.” Abdu’l-Bahá, Baha’i Writings

If you’d like to explore the Baha’i vision for global unity further, we hold regular study circles at homes in Darlington, Glen Forrest, Mahogany Creek and Mundaring. These are welcoming spaces to study and have spiritual conversations with friends from diverse backgrounds. All are welcome. More details on our Facebook page and website.

mundaring@wa.bahai.org.au

www.bahai.org.au

Mundaring Baha’i Community

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St Cuthbert's Anglican Church

There was a big turnout of relaxed adults, excited children and exceptionally well behaved dogs at the annual Blessing of the Animals service in October.

We enjoyed beautiful weather and some lovely personal reflections by St Cuthbert’s Youth on their appreciation of the natural world and the importance of conservation. From these photos, I think you can tell that the dogs certainly felt the love bestowed upon them that day.

Seeking unity in diversity at St Cuthbert’s

BRIDgES TO PEACE @ ST CUTHBERT’S

The theme for the Bridges to Peace gathering in October was Unity in Diversity and, with a congregation of around 40 people representing a number of faith communities, the speakers and conversations were varied and fascinating. A highlight was Rabbi Sheryl sounding the shofar, an instrument made from a ram’s horn, which is sounded for Jewish new year, which happened to be that day; it was a hauntingly beautiful sound.

Thanks to all those who contributed to the worship, spoke as a panel member, prepared and supplied food for our supper and indeed everyone who came and contributed.

In a world which feels increasingly divided and divisive, it was uplifting to be surrounded by so many people intentionally seeking out those who are different from them in order to learn and grow from one another.

The church Bible Study group I attend has recently started studying the book of Psalms. Many of you will be familiar with Psalm 23, the wonderful Psalm of comfort and assurance of God’s presence, which is often read at funerals.

However, there are many other Psalms - 150 in total, and as I have read them over the years (I usually read one a week), I have seen how rich they are in teaching us about God, our relationship with him and even about ourselves. They show me that I can approach God with joy and thanksgiving, recognising all he has done for me, but also that I can bring my fears, hurts, sorrows and troubles to him.

Sandra McCracken, the author of the studies on the Psalms that we are doing, writes: “The full spectrum of human emotion and experience is represented in the psalms. The psalms give us permission to open our hearts and our lives before God.” Many of the Psalms are cries to God, laments (e.g. Psalm 42) about what is happening in the author’s world, asking God why there is injustice and why the writer is being attacked. There are pleas for God’s help and protection. There are Psalms which remember what God has done in the past, others include prayers of repentance (Psalm 51). There are also Psalms of praise and thanksgiving (e.g. Psalm 100)

GOT QUESTIONS?

Darlington Christian Fellowship

recognising who God is – his majesty, mercy, faithfulness, love, compassion and the hope he gives to those in distress.

If you have never read the Psalms, I encourage you to dip into them and explore what they say about God and how we can interact with him. You will be both comforted and challenged as you find examples of his faithfulness, his protection, his love and the forgiveness he offers.

“We should find great encouragement in knowing that there are no thoughts or feelings that we may have that are not found somewhere in the pages of Scripture. God is inviting us to know Him through it all.” – Sandra McCracken.

“Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Saviour and my God.” Psalm 42: 5

Denise Rhodes

DCF Activities

Barnabas Aid is a Christian organisation which provides support for Christians who suffer discrimination and oppression as a result of their faith. DCF is currently collecting rice, flour, chickpeas and lentils for Barnabas’ appeal to help Christians in countries where food

providing Christmas and other items for Christmas hampers for St Bart’s residents. St Bart’s provides support and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma and Darlington Arts Festival Service. We invite you to join us at the Darlington

the most powerful

ever uttered holds a key for us to

the heart and

of

Jesus spoke this prayer the night before He was to enter into His work at the Cross.

agonising anguish He prayed “O Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from Me, Yet not I will, but as You will.”

knew the value of the cup He was holding. He knew what it contained. He knew that the only other place the cup could go was into the hands of those whom He was holding it for!

And all heaven watched, and waited, and knew who would have to hold it if Christ was to let it go. And all heaven knew who would have to drink it if Christ passed it over. The Father saw the agony of the Son. And the Son knew the will of the Father. And so it was. The holder of the cup drank. And all heaven rejoiced over the beauty of it all.

For now there was a Cupbearer. And God rejoiced. For it was God’s will that no one would ever choose to hold that cup again.

Not those that had come before, nor those who were still to come. May the Cupbearer be the holder of our cups. For He is the only One who should ever drink of what it holds.

Prayer is a place of being in communion with God. Being prepared to wrestle in prayer for His will to be done – no matter the price – no matter the cost. Prayer is a place to petition our requests of God for the joy that is set before us as we desire for His will to be done. There can be many reasons why we experience prayers that seem unanswered. Over the years, when I have experienced times like these, I have learnt to say “What is it that you are doing in this Lord God. What are you at work doing that I have not yet seen –show me your way for this, your will for this and may it all be done for your glory and for your purpose.”

May I encourage you that unanswered prayers are not unheard prayers – may it be a time of resting, trusting and seeking to see what God is doing amongst it all.

Wendy Hardman

Cath O’Reilly

Dr Karl Bailey

Dr Zuzia Zykus

Mundaring/Midland Junction Arts Centre

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

Tue - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat and Sun 11am - 3pm

Mundaring Arts Centre's current exhibition, Transpositional celebrates the artwork of life partners, Hans Arkeveld and Joan Johnson.

With careers spanning decades and the use of vastly different materials, this exhibition highlights poignant recurring personal and social themes. In particular, Hans and Joan are linked by their exploration of the iconic, historically loaded symbol – the wheel. Transpositional runs until 26 February 2023.

The exhibition is complemented by an exciting public program including workshops, artists talks and tactile tours.

Coming up:

• Drawing on the Interface with renowned Darlington artist Ben Joel – Saturday, 26 November.

• Transpositional Artist and Curator talk – Saturday, 3 December.

Entries for the Cultivate Photography Competition and Exhibition, presented in partnership with the Shire of Mundaring and Mundaring Camera Club, close midnight 24 November 2022 (AWST). Entrants are invited to create new photographic works that respond to the notion of cultivation,

Hans Arkeveld, Studio Guardians, 2022; Hans Arkeveld, Guide, 2022; and Joan Johnson, Wheel of Wheels, 2022.

Photograph by Rebecca Mansell.

encompassing Ideas, Place and Flora. Submit up to four photographs for exhibition and be in the running to win fantastic prizes.

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

Wed - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 11am - 3pm

Tracing Gondwana is a collaboration between printmakers Monika Lukowska and Nikki Green and writer Renee Pettitt-Schipp in partnership with Gondwana Link.

This exhibition highlights the value of the biodiversity hotspot that is the Great Southern, promoting its cultural and ecological significance through combined creativity. The public program will include a screening of Gondwana Link’s film Breathing Life into Boodja, followed by a panel discussion and artist talk.

Tracing Gondwana is on display from 19 November until 18 February 2023.

Monika Lukowska, Topographies I, 2022, digital print, 56 x 43 cm. Image courtesy of the artist.

Nikki Green, Place Where the Eye and Clouds are Drawn, with excerpt from Nowanup by Renee Pettitt-Schipp, 2022, digital print on archival paper, 27.5 x 36 cm.

November already. Where has the year gone? It has been an eventful year at Garrick.

We started the year with a short season of one act plays, giving new directors a chance to cut their teeth. Audiences were not disappointed with three very different plays, Aunt Leaf directed by Adam Giltrow and Kailem Mollard, A Tale of Two Spectators directed by Roxi Moore and Don’t Fear the Reaper directed by Matthew Roberts. The plays were well received by all.

Season 1 preparations were well underway when one of the actors suffered a health emergency, leading to When Dad Married Fury being held over until Season 4.

Season 2 saw Three Tall Women come to the stage. Directed by the talented Siobhan Vincent, Three Tall Women’s gifted cast kept the audience enthralled. A successful season to finally start the year proper.

On to Season 3 when the combination of our Teens at Garrick and adult actors, very ably directed by Gail Lusted and Rodney Palmer, came to the stage. Amazing set design, brooding and ethereal lighting, together with costuming and props, helped to tell the story of Dracula in London to life. Thank goodness for Shirley Holmes, Jenni Watson and a colourful cast who saved the day.

Season 4 saw When Dad Married Fury, directed by Lynne Devenish finally reach the stage. Even after rescheduling the

Garrick Theatre

play, setbacks occurred with the dreaded Covid rampaging through the cast and a cast member falling and injuring themselves just before opening. It was decided to give everyone an extra week to recover from various ills and injuries, leaving just a two-week run to catch this fantastic performance. It was well worth the wait!

Which leads us to November and the final season of 2022 – Bernie’s Olde Tyme Musical Hall. Conceived and Directed by Dame Kerry Goode, Bernie’s is a return to music hall at it’s finest, a chance to step back to times when we weren’t quite so politically correct.

Here’s a word from our very own Kerry Goode: “My wonderful cast for Bernie’s Olde Time Music Hall, November/ December season for Garrick Theatre.

The Director: Dame Kerry Goode. Keyboard/Accompanist (Kitten on the Keys): Miss Sandra Smith.

MC: Madame Siobhan Vincent.

The Gentlemen: Mr Ray Egan, Mr Christopher Churchouse, Mr Alan Shaw.

The Ladies: Miss Susan Desforges;  Miss Colleen Bradford (Miss Blossom); Miss Fiona Forster; Miss Colleen Hopkins; Miss Jenna McGougan-Shaw; Miss Victoria Abbott.

Yes, we are really getting stuck into rehearsals right now, lot of fun, lots of “no I can’t do that Miss Kerry – think of something else) so I do.

My cast are all working very hard and having fun at the same time and looking forward to “going back to the way it was” with beautiful tunes and  lyrics from the years gone by.”

All three matinees have sold out, so Kerry and her cast and crew have graciously agreed to a fourth matinee on Saturday 10th December 2022. Be sure to book quickly, as this is sure to sell out very fast.

Performance Dates:

November 24, 25, 26, 27*, December 1, 2, 3^, 4*, 8, 9, 10 Times: Evening shows start 7.30pm and *matinees at 2pm. Saturday December 3 has both a matinee and evening show.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Garrick Theatre: 16 Meadow Street, Guildford Tickets: $25 Full, $22 Concession, $20 Members, $15 Child under 12years (plus processing fees)

Bookings: www.TAZtix.com.au/garricktheatre or phone TAZ Tix 9255 3336

What will 2023 bring? Season 1 is already in planning. Roxi Moore is directing The Golden Pathway Annual, a comingof-age tale spanning from the end of WW2 to the late 60’s England. The themes, however, are timeless and both parents and children alike will see reflections of themselves. At times funny, at times poignant, The Golden Pathway Annual will be entertaining.

Silver Tree Steiner School and Parkerville Steiner College

On Friday night, families of High School students from both the Bibra Lake and Parkerville Campus came together to enjoy the annual Music Night and Art Exhibition.

This is one of the signature events of the year, where children from Class 8-12 have the opportunity to showcase their musical talents, performing to the whole school community. An array of

food vans on site added to the ambience of the evening.

The outstanding standard of both the music and art was a testament to the creative skill and passion found in Steiner educated students.

Enjoy the gallery below – each piece of artwork was created by Silver Tree Steiner School Alumni.

Silver Tree Steiner School and Parkerville Steiner College

Treetops

A Montessori and International Baccalaureate School

School Sleepover at Treetops

Each year, Treetops holds a sleepover at school for all students in Pre-Primary, Year 1 and 2. The sleepover prepares students for our camp program that start in Year 3, and is a way of transitioning the Pre-Primary students into their new class for the following year.

On the day of this year’s Sleepover, there was a buzz among the Pre-Primary and Year 1 and 2 students. Around 6pm, all students excitedly returned to school. Wattle students quickly set up their beds then headed down to Children’s House, where they could see a long, beautifully-set table, and could smell delicious home-prepared food being cooked. The students all aimed to sit beside a new friend as they enjoyed a variety of pasta dishes, followed by slow-cooked apples and ice cream for dessert.

After the evening’s entertainment, it was time for Wattle to head out on their spotlight walk and for Children’s House to set up their beds. Wattle students were lucky enough to spot a Perameles (quenda) and a Rattusfuscipes this year. Previous years it has mainly been invertebrates that were spotted.

Captain Clean-Up, with his very important water saving messages, was a big hit after dinner. A few select students were chosen to be Superhero Water Warriors. The event ended with all students taking an oath and being named very important Water Warriors!

Children’s House enjoyed watching ‘Finding Nemo’ before settling down to sleep, while Wattle watched part of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. Students went quickly to sleep in both Children’s House and Wattle, although Wattle students were early to rise. All students enjoyed many treats for a delicious breakfast before an outside play whilst waiting for families to collect them. Another very successful sleepover was enjoyed by everyone!

Natalie Boyd-Ratcliff and Anene Lamb Wattle and Children’s House Teachers

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