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There seem to be a lot of new people choosing to move into Darlington and surrounds which is wonderful and really not surprising at all. Though of course it is with sadness that we farewell those good folks who move
With the improving weather, perhaps it is time to go and investigate the recently cleared path to the Bilgoman well that Chris Durrant and friends have been working on.
Along with the beautiful natives that are beginning to emerge, are those somewhat pesky, invasive, yet, oh so glorious freesias.
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At long last, the deluge of winter rains has come to an end and the creeks are full. The sun has finally arrived, coaxing the wildflowers to awaken from their slumber.
Maybe it is also time to dig out the hiking gear and rediscover the trails around here that we all like to keep secret from those flatlanders who are not in the know.
The air is soon to be redolent with their scent. Having carefully weeded out bucket loads of pongy onion grass and barrels of watsonia, rummaged around for the first signs of bindi, and almost lost a few fingers tugging on bridal creeper, I found myself too tired to start pulling up the freesias... maybe next year.
Foraway.those new to the area, this sleepy little village is just about to come alive with an astonishing calendar of events that will go on through the year. If you haven't joined a committee or friends' group yet, don’t worry there is still time. All of the many dozens of groups are crying out for extra hands. Are you an accountant or a gardener, or a whiz with words? Are you new to the area and keen to make friends? Or maybe you have been here a while and you don’t know where to start. Keep reading to find out more! The groups will welcome you if you just turn up to say hello.
On Waylen’s Landing, (FOWL) have been working to clear weeds. Apparently, they are looking for a new coordinator so if there are any folk with a bit of time to spare, get in touch with FOWL (see their Heritagepage).listing of the Bellevue to Chidlow section of the railway is being sought in conjunction with other ratepayer groups.
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Come along and listen to some of our region’s top young musicians strut their stuff at a concert to be held at Eastern Hills SHS auditorium at 7pm on the evening of Wednesday 7 September. More than just a great evening, it will also be a fundraiser for the Robert Juniper Award for the Arts, applications for which close on 30 September Tickets on Trybooking at www.trybooking.com/ CBIXZ or get them at the door on the night.
If music be the food of love, play on (William Shakespeare)
Cliff Burns was invited to present the trail plan to DRRA in August. Despite extensive community consultation on the various elements of the plan, this was perhaps the first opportunity to see the plan as a whole. The plans are detailed and include the types of signage, the route, locations of the six-season garden and places of interest along the way. Work is ongoing to raise the funds needed to take the project through to completion.
Darlington Heritage Walk Trail
Organised as part of the Baccalaureate curriculum by Elianie Watson a Year 9 Student at Helena College, this event is described as “an intimate, candlelit evening with lots of talented local musicians.”
As always there is a lot going on in and around the village and shire.
Eastern Hills SHS Schools Concert
The Darlington History Group have been working hard on this project for around four years and have put together detailed plans. Cliff is always happy to talk about the trail and to answer questions if you have them. See the DHG page for details.
Cliff was concerned that some folk, have misread the sketches of the walk and have ascertained that this trail includes installation of a hard footpath alongside the Oval. Cliff wanted to make clear in the meeting that the line drawn on the map is indicative only of the trail moving from one place to another and is not a formal path. It should be noted that DCRAG are the go-to group to find out about any proposed capital works and infrastructure such as paths on the oval.
There are three preparatory siteworks to be done. These include reestablishment of the Darlington Vineyard siding, The Owen Road crossing which will include period design train signage and road grid which may have the additional benefit of slowing traffic a little as it enters the area. It is pleasing the original Vineyard gate has been found in a garden recently and it is in fair condition. It will be put out into its original spot (or as close to as possible), alongside the original gate post which is still in situ.
On 1 October, tickets are $15 -$20 and include a dessert! Local cafes have generously donated sweet treats and Elianie will be making some extra’s too.
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The August DRRA meeting had a big and vocal turnout despite the weather being cold, wet and unpleasant. Although unusually for DRRA there were no councillors in attendance, there was still a lot to cover.
CARAD fundraiser concert at St Cuthbert’s Church
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Furthermore, it is fundraising for a great cause. CARAD is the Perth-based Centre for Asylum seekers, Refugees and Detainees.
words, “There must be something about the acoustic setting at the Downstairs Maj venue that people like. The vintage setting takes me back in time and I can imagine audiences packed around the small round tables many years ago listening to Blues, Jazz and Cabaret.
Organised by the Darlington Community Garden (DCG), we will once again be treated to music, food, stalls, tug of war, a costume parade and some competitive DCGevents.would love some more folk to put their hands up to assist. See their page for information.
Playing alongside this world-class bluesman is quite surreal and is definitely the highlight of my own musical career.
As you can see from the cover this month, the much-loved Bonfire is back this year.
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Some might say this is just an American tradition, but regardless, it has taken great hold here too; perhaps because of our Bohemian art culture in years past? Who knows...one thing is certain; from 5-7pm, Halloween, which is a well supervised event, has become a HUGE event in the Darlington calendar.
If you live in the “Halloween Triangle” of Pine Terrace/Orange Rd/ Owen Rd you need to be prepared for the onslaught of hordes of Little Darlington's and their adult supervisors clamouring for tricks or more often, treats; OR you need to get ready to put out the “Do Not Disturb” signage which WILL be respected.
It is one of those intimate venues where you really get to see, hear and feel the music. On the back of a highly acclaimed, sell-out run in January, Dave Hole and Glen Whisson are back for another three nights in October on their Rollin and Tumblin’ Intour.Glen’s
There are few better places to enjoy up close and personal moments with music than downstairs at His Majesties in Hay Street Perth.
We take the listeners through a narrated journey of pivotal examples of the classic Blues era from the 1920s to 1960s, and then follow up with some personal favourites from subsequent decades, where so many artists were heavily influenced by The ABlues.”raretreat featuring one of the great Blues slide guitarists. Head to The Maj this October for a special Rollin’ and Tumblin’ ride featuring two of Darlington’s own.
From mid-October Earnshaws also host a well-stocked “bring and swap” costume rack on their forecourt. Bring what you have/take what you need.”
Heads up for Halloween Sue Lennard, Darlington resident extraordinaire is giving us plenty of time to get ready or to hide.
Isn’t there a saying “bring out your dead”? If you have some costumes to spare, why not donate them down at Earnshaws.
The wonderful venue is, however, secondary to the other blindingly obvious attraction… Dave Hole!
Halloween, also known as All Souls Day, falls on the 31st of October every year. This year it falls on a Monday. Sue said, “if you have taken up residence in Darlington since November 01, 2021 then you need to know that Halloween is BIG here and I mean REALLY BIG.
The rest of us give thanks we don’t live there and generously donate our sweetie/lolly treats to Earnshaws Real Estate office for residents in the Halloween Triangle to bolster their stocks.
Darlington’s Blues Royalty
Bonfire Night
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Soir Noir Posh Picnic
An area that we all feel has needed more attention is in the youth space. DAF President Amy Pepper put together a successful proposal to the shire for the Youth Engagement Partnership fund. We will be harnessing the expertise and experience of some exceptional local artists all of whom are well known to DAF; including Shanti Gelmi, Kristy Scadden, Nick Kempt and Sioux Tempestt. They will be running three sets of workshops across sculpture, mural and digital media for 12–17-year old's from September onwards so keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for more details. We will also be recruiting one paid assistant for each set of workshops and would love to see as many local youth (17-25) as possible applying. Applications open soon but feel free to contact President@darlingtonartsfestival.com if you are interested! Applications
With the first signs of spring, you can be sure that the Darlington Arts Festival is not far away! The committee of about 30 people, and dozens of volunteers bring the festival to Darlington on the first weekend of November every year.
The wildly popular Soir Noir Posh Picnic fundraiser is on again – Friday, 4 November! This year we’re going back to our original BYO format (food, drinks, everything)! Get your pals together and glam up to kick-off our festival in style. Ticketing info out soooooon. Sunday Sundowner Singalong
What comes after the ghouls? Darlington Arts Festival
And to close the festival this year, we’re having a Sunday Sundowner Singalong at the Wine Tent, from 4.30pm. There’ll be drink specials, cheeseboards and some classic tunes for those who feel like joining in. Led by local musos. No singing skill required. Strictly Fun Only.
DAF Donation Drive
DAF Wine Tent
The aim is for the event to be at least as good as the last year but really, we want it to be even better. There is a limit to how big it can be; after all the oval and hall can only hold so many artworks, stalls, musicians and people.
The Wine Tent has always been the social hub of the festival and it provides a vital way to fundraise for community projects. In recent years it has been run by the amazing DaSRA crew. Now that the majority of the Pavilion fundraising is done, DAF will take over the reins once again, with all profits going directly to staging the Festival and developing more community projects for the coming years.
Managing the Wine Tent is a HUGE undertaking, and DaSRA had it running and humming like a well-oiled machine! Special and sincere thanks to the team of organisers and to the army of local volunteers who stepped up to help each year, both behind the scenes and during the DAF weekend. Many of these locals have put up their hands to help once again – thanks so much! Your experience and skill will be greatly Ifappreciated.youwould like to become part of this year’s Wine Tent crew, we’d love to hear from you! Chat to one of this year’s organisers – Alan Rogers, Gabrielle Morris or Tania Whisson, or email Stayvolunteers@darlingtonartsfestival.comtunedformoredetailsaboutwhat we have planned this year.
Making the Darlington Arts Festival happen takes a whole lot of volunteers, a whole lot of effort, and a whole lot of money! Each year we apply for funding, stage fundraising events, and search for sponsors. But we couldn’t keep the DAF Dream alive without the generous donations we receive from our local businesses and individuals – many of whom have been supporting DAF for Thankyears! you all so very much! Soon, we’ll be reaching out again. If you are keen to find out more about supporting our festival in this way, visit sponsorships-and-donations/https://www.darlingtonartsfestival.com/
Performing Arts and Stalls are fully booked (of course), Sculpture applications closed long ago, and I can tell you this year is going to be outstanding! Open Art, Youth Art and Junior Art applications are open. Visit the website for details. Remember artists that entered Open Art (and SoTS) can also submit items into the artists' shop. It is all part of the application fee.
Rumour has it that this could be a sell-out event next time as everyone had so much fun!
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Experienced dancer and teacher Amanda ran the workshop, teaching the participants some fast and slow moves and then leading them through a short choreography. Everyone agreed it was a lot harder than it looked. Naturally the participants asked Amanda to show them what a real professional bellydance would look like. Amanda made it look so effortless and it was a delight to see.
And speaking of wonderful supporters, a huge thank you to local Amanda Smith …. Exotic Egyptian music drifted out of the Darlington Hall on Sunday 7 August as 20 brave and beautiful souls took on the challenging art of bellydance.
Bellydance workshop
Amanda thanked the fabulous DAF committee members Julie, Gab and Tania for helping with promotion, set up and for shaking their tail feathers on the day, and also thanked Glen Whisson for loaning the sound equipment. The gorgeous and fun-loving participants were of course also thanked for supporting the festival and making it such a beautiful community event.
The champagne and mint tea flowed, while the sweet baklava and Turkish delight treats gave the energy to shimmy with a smile. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves while having a laugh and a good workout, and the workshop raised about $400 for the festival, so it was a shimmering success all round.
October 31 Halloween (see page 5 for details)
September 22 HOSCA AGM and Art Exhibition
Wine bar Talk around a wine bar in the heart of Darlington has certainly aroused a lot of passionate discussion over the last year or so. The most recent update is that the applicants have withdrawn their application. While some will understandably be relieved, it's clear that there was also a great deal of support for some form of venue whether as it had been proposed or in a reduced form. With the loss of John Forest Tavern and the closure of The Mahogany Inn, it would have been nice to have another local venue. Well, some good news!
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October 1 CARAD fundraiser concert at St Cuthbert’s Church (see page 39 for more details)
November 5-6 Darlington Arts Festival
October 29 Bonfire night (see front cover for details)
Darlington Estate Winery, under new ownership and management have come to our rescue!
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WHAT’S ON September 10 Saturday markets at Two Birds
I recently caught up with Johan Velia the General Manager of Darlington Estate. Johan has worked in hospitality for as long as he can remember and loves it! His enthusiasm for the local area, the history of the winery and the importance of community is apparent. He said that he fell in love with the Estate as soon as he saw it. He understood that it had incredible potential beyond being a fabulous wedding venue and an la carte restaurant. Those things will remain true of course once the renovations are complete, however, he is expanding the scope and renovating the property in every way possible. including efforts to rehabilitate the vines with an intention of producing wine there once again.
In the Cellar Door building he has opened DEW’s which is an informal eating area where you can grab a pizza, burger, platter or grill. You can also head there for just a glass of wine, a shot of whisky or even a hot drink. They have a new website with the full menu. With plans to extend the DEW’s eating area to have tables under the trees, and to create a fun nature play area for kids, this is going to become a great place to hang out. DEWs café is open 6.30 am Thursday to Sunday and the Grill runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11.30 am. The coffee is excellent and the venue is definitely worth checking out.
September 30 Deadline for applications for the Robert Juniper Award for the Arts. If you are young, have a strong association with the Shire of Mundaring, talented in some form of the arts including music, dance, acting etc, and need some financial help to develop your talent, check out the RJAA at www.robertjuniperawardforthearts.org
Vacancy At the last committee meeting, our Treasurer Len said he was ready to hang up the treasury hat at the end of this year. He says that every year, but this time he looked serious, so I thought I should put a call out to anyone good with numbers, late invoices, and lots of other important stuff; that might want to have a chat with Len about what the role involves. Naturally payment in Pizza and a committee t-shirt once a year is considered adequate compensation.
September 11 Silver Tree Steiner School Open Day (see page 46 for more details)
September 18 International Peace Day celebration for all Darlington organisations and any others interested, Darlington Hall - 3.30pm-5.00pm
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Darlington and surrounds are filled with kind and generous people that do so much for the community.
There is no doubt this is a demographic that can benefit from a broad range of targeted programmes so get your thinking caps on. How can I thank you?
Events section HOSCA invite you’re their AGM and Art Exhibition, where you can enjoy the delightful works created by the young ones.
Colette Murray | Guest Editor
These good people don’t do it for thanks or recognition, but still it is nice to be Nominationsappreciated.
Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA)
The August DRRA meeting was well-attended despite it being a cold night. Attendees discussed a broad range of topics impacting on residents, ratepayers, and the physical aspects of the village. The third in our series of invited presenters, Cliff Burns, gave a very well received overview of the recent and current activities of the Darlington History Group. The Group continues its important work preserving the history of the village with the Darlington Heritage Trail, WWS Honour Board, heritage listing of the Bellevue to Chidlow railway line, Waylands Landing initiative and contributions to the Shire of Mundaring heritage policy, amongst other activities. There were spirited discussions about the need to monitor and have input on all future and current developments around the village such as pavement renewal and construction, new bus shelters and replacement of lighting (as discussed in previous reports) as well as the growing trend for building ‘Display Homes’. Whereas upgrades, renewal and renovation are essential for safety, accessibility and to ensure general upkeep, DRRA is committed to ensuring that any projects/changes are in-keeping with the spirit and ambiance of our village. The recent renewal of the car park provides a perfect example of the importance of our work where a proposed asphalt surface was replaced by a more suitable shingle covering and all at a substantial saving thanks to Allan Woodward’s generosity and professionalism.
for the 2022 Celebrating Community Awards close on 30 September, with residents invited to nominate an individual, business or group in one of four categories. Details are on the Shire website.
Many get repeated mentions here in the review and yet there are so many other quiet achievers that put up their hands when no one else will, just to ensure that a sporting group or kids art project or some other event doesn’t fall by the wayside.
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The land on which the Glen now stands was donated from the State Government via The Shire of Mundaring in the mideighties. The inaugural president, Kevin Carthew, spent many hours liaising with the then shire president, Max Williams, to secure the current site.
There have been several presidents since the Darlington Glen project commenced including inaugural president, Kevin Carthew, Bruce Pearce, Tony Burnett and current president, Lindsay Earnshaw. Also numerous Darlington communityminded residents have served on the DRAA committee for various lengths of time but special mention should be made of treasurer Betty Pitcher, who has managed the finances for the past 30 years and current President Lindsay Earnshaw who has been the President for the past 20 years plus.
Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (DRAA)
currently consists of five free-standing independent living villas and residents have (subject to their availability) the choice of two or three bedroom villas of double brick construction with Colorbond iron roofs. Each villa has an attached carport, generous living/dining room featuring two windows and sliding door access to a brick paved patio. The master bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and direct access to the shower room. The first residents of the Darlington Glen moved in around 1996.
The criteria for selecting residents is set according to the constitution of the DRAA which requires that the minimum age of the resident or one of the resident couple, be 60 years and no longer in the workforce and priority is given to people who have limited financial means.
Residents1992. provide DRAA with an interest free loan for the term of their occupancy. This loan is substantially less than the market value of similar accommodation. In return the residents receive a lease for life. The loan, less a deducted sum determined by the length of occupancy (approximately 2.5% per year) plus the market appreciation, is repaid when the villa is released. There is also a nominal monthly operating fee to cover maintenance, building insurance, pest control, rates and charges of local or other authorities. Darlington Glen is truly a community service provided for community members and managed by members of the Darlington community.
It was recognised that there was a need for suitable community retirement accommodation at below market cost to ensure valued community seniors had the opportunity to remain in more suitable and affordable accommodation in the Darlington Asarea.a result of community input on this issue, the Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (DRAA) was formed. The formative members had the task of securing a site and associated finance to get this project off the ground. Fortunately Darlington has a strong community spirit and the first members of DRAA had the knowledge, drive and expertise to source the funding, the land and a workable funding model that would satisfy community needs in terms of potential resident funding , maintenance and management of the retirement village.
The History and Operation of Darlington Glen
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The project was based financially on similar units erected by the Mundaring Shire. The inaugural president, Kevin Carthew, also spent some time liaising with their CEO, Max Williams, for advice and assistance on selecting the most appropriate financial Themodel.Glen
Colin Merritt | Vice President
Around the mid-eighties it was noted that senior residents of Darlington often had to leave the area because they could no longer physically cope with their existing homes. These homes were mostly on large blocks difficult to maintain as people aged.
Darlington Glen Retirement Village is in part a resident funded project and is subject to the terms of the Retirement Villages Act
Dew’s Cellar Door
Bookings encouraged but walk-ins welcome! 1495 Nelson Rd, Darlington WA 6070 • (08) 9299 6268 darlingtonestate.com.au We’re new, we’re local... and we’d love to see you! Please note: DEW’s might be closed due to private events from inherited bookings with different terms and conditions. We do apologize for any inconvenience but keep an eye on our socials for updates!
Darlington Review – September 202212 How To Contact Matthew Your Local Member Office: Shop 9, Kalamunda Central Railway Road Kalamunda, WA 6076 Mail to PO Box 779 Kalamunda WA 6926 Phone: (08) 9293 4747 Email: Kalamunda@mp.wa.gov.au Facebook: @MatthewHughesMLA Matthew Hughes MLA JP Member for Kalamunda Authorised by: Matthew Hughes, Shop 9, Kalamunda Central, Railway Road, Kalamunda WA 6076 Standing up for Our Community Located in the newly renovated Darlington Estate Winery’s cellar door space in the Perth Hills, DEW’s is cheeky, quirky and unique space with a focus on authentic and quality food (think BBQ, smoker, grill and wood fired oven where only the best will do), and drink from the best coffee in the hills in the morning, to a wide range of craft beers, boutique wines and curated-withlove whisk(e)y collection and service, DEW’s aims to be the place to be for our lovely locals, and/or the food and drinks travellers alike. Located in the newly renovated Darlington Estate Winery’s cellar door space...
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Whilst still subject to drafting and further consideration, it is WA Labor Government’s ambition that the new Bill will achieve a balance between the rights and interests of all Western Australians and ensure that employers are not unnecessarily burdened with complex legislation.
The changes are not about granting additional rights to any one group of people, but ensuring all Western Australians are free from discrimination, harassment, vilification and victimisation.
On another social policy matter, the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia’s final report Review of Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) has been tabled in State Parliament. The report makes 163 recommendations to make the State’s anti-discrimination laws fair and effective.
The substantive provisions of the new law will commence on a date to be proclaimed by the Governor. The State and Federal Government are working together to ensure the new WA law and Federal law needed to implement these reforms, now both have passed, are proclaimed at or about the same time. As a result, WA has finally joined all other Australian jurisdictions in allowing separating de facto couples to split what is often their largest asset - superannuation. For too long WA’s outdated arrangements meant de facto partners could not split their superannuation in the event of a separation. Instead, each partner walked away with their individual superannuation account balance. This situation was inequitable and often to the disadvantage of women. I am delighted that the McGowan Labor Government has been able to right this historical wrong.
The new Act will bring WA into line with other jurisdictions and ensure the State has modern, fair and effective antidiscrimination laws that make it easier for the communityincluding individuals, employers and service providers - to read and understand their rights and obligations.
The new Equal Opportunity Act will streamline the operation of the Equal Opportunity Commission, which will be given broader discretion to dismiss trivial or unworthy complaints and to focus on its roles of complaint resolution and community education.
Recently, I wrote in the Darlington Review of the introduction of a Bill to facilitate the splitting of superannuation following the ending of a de facto relationship. The legislation has now passed both houses of the State Parliament. Western Australian separating de facto couples will be able to split their superannuation in the same way as their eastern States counterparts. Prior to the reform, the Family Court of Western Australia was unable to make an order to split superannuation assets, when it came to de facto couples. This contrasted to married couples in WA - as well as married and de facto couples elsewhere in Australia.
In 2019, the Attorney General asked the Law Reform Commission of WA to provide advice and recommendations to Government on possible amendments to enhance and update the Act. There was overwhelming public interest in the project, with an extensive discussion paper published in 2021. In response, the Law Reform Commission received 995 written submissions and undertook seven online and in-person public consultation Thesessions.Government has broadly accepted the recommendations with further consideration to be given to the extent they will be implemented. Several key reforms, however, are expected to be included in the Bill including: removing the outdated “disadvantage test” for sexual harassment complainants, in line with the Community Development and Justice Standing Committee’s report into sexual harassment against women in the FIFO mining industry; strengthening equal opportunity protections for LGBTIQA+ staff and students in religious schools; providing anti-discrimination protections to those who are trans, gender-diverse or non-binary without the need for recognition from the Gender Reassignment Board; extending the prohibition against sexual and racial harassment to members of Parliament and Parliament staff, judicial officers and court staff, local government councillors and staff, and unpaid or volunteer workers; protecting family and domestic violence victims from discrimination; introducing anti-vilification laws; and strengthening victimisation provisions.
Matthew Hughes MLA JP
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The good news is that for this coming financial year, the Council has allocated $25,000 for Lower Area Masterplan horticulture works. This means trees and planting around the pump track and skatepark can now take place. Some works from last financial year have been rolled over to this year including money for new trees along Pine Terrace, additional oval seating and replacement of the existing bollards.
Items for the DCRAG Capital Works Request List are suggestions or ideas for improvements from DCRAG delegates or community members, which the delegates support. Items are derived throughout the year at our quarterly meetings and the list formally submitted in February. Now that the Shire budget is passed by Council, the Shire has replied to our request list. Details were provided at the DCRAG August meeting. On the whole, most of DCRAG requests are supported in principle though most are unfunded as yet.
Trish Cook | Chair
The shire are also assessing the option of moving the bollards south toward the road (around 1.5 m). This will allow pedestrian access on the flat surface of the verge, while also protecting the tree root zones from the weight of the cars. Safety sightlines will need to be considered in accordance with standards. Once the shire assesses the technical aspects and design, the community will be consulted. There are no plans to seal the verge or curb the road.
A formal proposal from the sports clubs for the oval widening and realignment on the north side, has now been received by DCRAG. As per the terms of reference for the DCRAG subcommittee, the Oval Widening subcommittee members will initially review the proposal internally, and then commence a period of community engagement over the coming summer.
I note the proposal has also been submitted to the Shire which will make an initial assessment of the technical details. Once the proposal is available for public comment, your feedback is welcome via drcag.feedback1@gmail.com
Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG)
Moving the bollards toward the road will allow a pedestrian pathway on the flat part of the verge. The pine tree along Pine Terrace nearest the Fire station may have Canker disease.
In the meantime, Stacey (tree custodian) is working with the Shire to determine available tree plantings for the infill along Pine Terrace. Unfortunately, it again appears that another pine tree (nearest to the fire station) has fallen victim to canker disease, and may have to be removed (see photograph).
Each year the Shire of Mundaring initiate the Capital Works Request list. The list is compiled from a variety of requests from community groups across the whole shire including the Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group, the Darlington Resident and Ratepayers Association, Councillor and individual requests.
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When the app is first opened, it has prompts for information, then tailors your plan depending on your choices.
Darlington Review – September 202216 DFES has now produced a phone app for your Bushfire Ready plan. The app is made for Western Australia, so has relevant information for our bushfire conditions.
Clear the trees overgrowing the house, remove the hazardous materials around the house and sheds, clear your firebreaks and make sure fire trucks can access your property without any Needimpediment.moreinformation go to the fire station Saturday mornings between 9.00am and 10.00am.
It takes about 10-15 minutes to input the required information. The app is called ‘My Bushfire Plan’ and is available from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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My Bushfire
The app has all the information required in a bushfire emergency, such as lists of items for your emergency evacuation kit. Your plan can be accessed without internet access, and also shared with family and household members.
During winter it is time to do all the preparations around the home to reduce this potential.
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They provide important information so you can take action to protect yourself and others from the potentially dangerous impacts of a bushfire. You need to understand the Fire Danger Rating to assess your level of bushfire risk and decide what actions to take. So, what to do now?
• Ensure your bushfire plan is adaptable for the different levels of fire danger. Your plan might include triggers at a High Fire Danger Rating. Even if your property is very well prepared, homes cannot withstand fires in Catastrophic conditions and it is too dangerous to stay.
• To create or review your bushfire plan go to mybushfireplan. wa.gov.au or download the app.
• For further information about preparing for bushfire go to dfes.wa.gov.au/bushfire.
REMEMBER 000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire & sightings.smoke
Something else to consider before summer arrives is to prepare for potential bush fire threat. Talk with your family, neighbours, tenants and friends, and start discussing things like;
• Preparing & packing your emergency evacuation kits (don’t forget your pets/animals)
• Backing up, copying and/or storing your important documents (not just the family photos!)
Please, don’t leave your personal protection and property preparation until it’s too late.
“Better a thousand times careful, than once dead” ~ Proverb Ricky Harvey
September 2022 – Darlington Review 17 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.
We are only a month away from the first Restricted Burning period of the coming fire season, so now is the time to start thinking about preparing your property ahead of the warmer weather. You should also begin to prepare for clearing your firebreaks. Correctly prepared and well maintained firebreaks, 3m wide and 4m high, assist with access to, and the control of bush fires, and may help contain the spread of bush fires that occur. Non-compliance with firebreak regulations may result in a fine of up to $5000, and could ultimately lead to the loss of property and life. Requirements for firebreaks are contained in the Shire of Mundaring’s Firebreak and Fuel Load Notice (included with your rates notice) or on the Shire’s website. The Shire of Mundaring also provides this information, along with property inspections, through a free service provided by their Fire Hazard Inspection Officers, contactable on 9290 6696.
• Preparing an emergency evacuation plan for your home and property (practice it with your children)
The new system will have four levels (instead of six) and there will be actions for each level, so you know what to do to protect your life, family and property with more accurate and timely information about fire danger. So why the change? The science underpinning the current Fire Danger Ratings is more than 60 years old. As science has improved, so has our ability to predict fire behaviour and threat more accurately, so instead of the current system that uses just forest and grass to determine the fire danger, the new system will use eight different types of vegetation.
From 1 September 2022, Western Australia will have a new Fire Danger Rating system as part of a national project to ensure Fire Danger Ratings are communicated the same way, no matter where you are in Australia. Fire Danger Ratings describe the potential level of danger should a bushfire start.
• Check the Fire Danger Rating each day at emergency. wa.gov.au. You should also monitor Emergency WA for bushfire warnings.
Web: darlingtonfire.org.au • Facebook: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade • Instagram: dvbfb_ Next meeting: Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the Darlington Fire Station.
• Learn the four levels of Fire Danger Ratings and the actions you should take at each level. Moderate: Plan and prepare, High: Be ready to act, Extreme: Take action now to protect your life and property, and Catastrophic: For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas.
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Darlington Sports and Recreation Association (WA) Inc.
• Provide and maintain the Pavilion lease.
Purpose:
• Created in 2015 to raise runs and manage the Community Pavilion project.
ORIGINS OF DaSRA DARLINGTON SPORT AND RECREATION ASSOC. (WA) INC. (DaSRA)
• In 2020 DCRAG invited DaSRA to implement/auspice projects approved by the community and the Shire of Mundaring including the Skatepark, Grand Arbor and Pump Track.
Feedback is welcome. Please contact Secretary Cambell Giles on 0418 936 544 for further information or if you are interested in being involved in what we do. Website – darlingtonpavilion.com.au
This has culminated in a proposal to form a Combined Sporting Clubs Darlington subcommittee (see details below) whose purpose will be to support all sporting, and other Darlington groups including netball and basketball, if required. A multiclub approach has many benefits including less pressure on individual club fundraising activities especially for the smaller Toclubs.this
Following completion of the Pavilion and LAMP projects last year DaSRA has been in discussions with local sport and rec clubs to establish its ongoing role. A clear direction has emerged from these discussions with the need for multi-club support, primarily the junior (football and cricket) clubs who find it difficult to sustain continuity of members due to the age-dependent and transient nature of their clubs.
As an incorporated body with several projects under its belt including raising ~1.4 million dollars to build the Community Pavilion, DaSRA can auspice and advise on any new projects within the Darlington community and offers its services to other Community Groups and Organisations should they have a project that has been approved by DCRAG, DRRA (Darlington Residents & Ratepayers Assoc.) or other groups within Darlington.
• Assist with distributing information.
end DaSRA has organised a Junior Football Club reunion on Sunday 9th October 2 – 8pm at the Pavilion. This is not only a great opportunity for past community families to catch up but will also be a fundraiser to purchase a commercial fridge/freezer for the community to use in the Pavilion.
DaSRA 2022 and INTO THE FUTURE COMBINED SPORTING CLUBS DARLINGTON
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• Maintain/improve Pavilion facilities for the benefit of the clubs.
DaSRA holds the lease for continued use of the Pavilion storage facilities by Darlington junior football, junior cricket, social cricket and Darlington Arts Festival.
DaSRA is evolving and open for business!
Proposed subcommittee to support any sporting and rec groups through a multi-club approach offering less pressure on individual club fundraising activities, especially for the smaller clubs.
• Assist with storage of data and information.
Committee structure: Chairperson - from the DaSRA committee. Members appointed by DaSRA committee and DaRSA Members.
• Promote sporting activities in the Darlington area. Assist with developing a combined website.
• DaSRA also assisted the Community Garden Group with incorporation and negotiating a lease with Shire of Mundaring.
• Provide a combined, annual approach for all clubs.
Darlington Review – September 202220 M y G I F T t o Y O U i s t h a t a l l B o o k i n g s m a d e o n l i n e b e t w e e n 0 1 . 0 9 . t o 3 0 . 0 9 . 2 0 2 2 , f o r a n A p p o i n t m e n t b e t w e e n 0 1 . 1 0 . t o 3 1 . 1 0 . 2 0 2 2 w i l l r e c e i v e 1 0 % o f f t h e i r I n i t i a l v i s i t / t r e a t m e n t ! September is my favouritemon ! ... at the Madron Healing Sanctuary, Midvale. This offer is for ANY of my modalities, all of which are described in the booking portal. Choose your Chill Find my booking link online: madron-healing.au2.cliniko.com/bookings You deserve a breather! Book Now! DARLINGTON POST OFFICE & VILLAGE STORE 18 Brook Rd Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 5pm Sat: 8.30am to 11am Ink PassportSmartriderStoreConvenienceCartridgesPhotos Western MilkStationeryPostBank@Post.UnionBillpay&Bread
With the winter storms hopefully behind us, it’s time to dig the grass-stained whites out from the kit bag and loosen those weary joints in anticipation of another packed social cricket calendar. the past 12 months 90 people making the annual pilgrimage to the Augusta Family Weekend in post-match burger nights, making the most of our fabulous community pavilion on those balmy summer evenings going from strength to strength, despite disruptions from COVID. second instalment of our long-table steak and red wine night inaugural turf wicket Test Match at Lilac Hill The Yacht Rock end of season wind-up and many memorable on-field cricketing moments!
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Two “fresh faced” new Committee members at the recent end of season Yacht Rock night.
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With several new, fresh faces on our Committee, we’ll soon be kicking off our pre-season warm-ups, including our annual golf day and ladies cocktail afternoon. The “cricket” begins in early October with our Captain’s Brunch and traditional Brown Pots vs Silver Pots curtain-raiser.
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If you’re new to the Darlington community, would like to find out more, or are interested in joining DSCC, please contact Club Secretary Cambell Giles via email at cam@gjfn.com.au. Alternatively, come down to Darlington Oval and say hello over the coming months. Note that the Social comes before the Cricket and cricketing ability is far from mandatory!
New Committee primed and ready to go A huge thank you to all DSCC members who braved some shocking weather to attend the 2022 Annual General Meeting on 13 August. The delicious curries, lovingly prepared by last year’s Committee, were enjoyed by all!
While nobody will ever know whether the decision to schedule the meeting on Western Derby night was strategic, the evening heralded some notable changes to our Committee line-up, paving the way for an exciting 2022/23 season.
The Club thanks outgoing President “Shady” Shaun Meredith, Social Sec Rob Zardins and last year’s skipper Glenn Farrant, as well as Craig Van Der Laan, Matt Guscott, Nerissa Rickard, Kate Hewitson and Wendy Kozak for their outstanding contributions over recent seasons.
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Pre-season training – Parsons style
With the new season opener just weeks away, our Captainelect Matt Parsons remains off-grid. We’re reliably informed that Captain Matt is somewhere between Kalamunda and Albany, battling the elements on the Bibbulmun Track. While we wish our skipper the best in his endeavours, Club members are openly discussing whether this outrageously long walk constitutes a form of pre-season training. If so, expect fines to be served on a per-kilometre basis.
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We also welcomed four new young families to our growing ranks and placed renewed focus on creating an awesome matchday experience for our opponents.
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Stephen Jones takes on the Supreme Leader role, ably supported by Committee stalwarts Mark Lucas, Duncan Bell and Matt Parsons. Cambell Giles becomes Secretary and Chris Rickard slides in as Scribe. The old hands are joined by the fresh-faced Dan Ryan, John Taylor, Brad Reynolds and Wayne “The Beast” Williams, as well as the not-so-fresh-faced Steve Beazley.
On the incoming President, one unnamed club member referred to the “second coming of Napoleon.” The Committee looks forward to benefitting from such tactical brilliance, leadership and decisiveness in the months ahead.
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Darlington Review – September 202222 For more information contact Tracey on 9290 6678 ccbo@mundaring.wa.gov.au NOMINATIONS CLOSE 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 Do you know an individual, business or community group who have made a significant contribution to the local community? You can nominate them for a Celebrating Community Award. Recipients will be recognised at a celebratory event on 5 December and be considered for the Shire’s Citizenship Award, presented on Australia Day 2023. Nominate NominationNow!forms can be found at www.mundaring.wa.gov.au under Ceremonies, Awards & Celebrations. CELEBRATING COMMUNITY & CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Shire of Mundaring Family and Children’s Services Make a difference Work from Home Earn an income as a Family Day Care FOREducatorFURTHERINFORMATION:
Darlington Lesser Hall - gold coin donation appreciated We are pleased to be able to recommence our Guest Speaker Programme for the Spring. We are delighted that Ron Wiggins will join us to talk about his experiences as a member of the Australian Antarctic Team in the Ron1960’s.was a Diesel Mechanic and in 1965 worked at Wilkes Station, which was established by the US in 1957, and taken over by Australia in 1959. During 1965 Ron and other members started to build Australia’s Casey Station, which was opened in 1969. He was involved with assisting the scientists take ice core samples and working with Glaciologists such as Allen McLaren. This included exploring the Vandeford Glacier which was one of the fastest moving glaciers, moving at up to 6 feet per day. Another of Ron’s roles was to look after the station power supply. Ron has complied a diary from those times and will show photos of these ventures.
Front Row 3rd from left: Ron Wiggins with Kamik the Husky Shire of Mundaring adopts Heritage Strategy and Signage Strategy
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Recently at a meeting with Councillor Neridah Zlatnik we learned that the Shire of Mundaring has included in their Corporate Business Plan an allocation of funds to undertake the development of a Heritage Strategy and Signage Strategy for the Shire. We hope that the outcome from this positive step will mean that Heritage matters can be reviewed, updated, and policies on conservation and preservation put in place.
Light refreshments will be served after Ron’s talk. Please register your interest in attending Ron’s talk by emailing publicity@dhg.org.au OR phone Val Shiell 9299 6868.
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The works for the Darlington Walk Trail will soon be commencing to replace the Old Vineyard Gate, The Vineyard Siding, and the Owen Road Crossing. The next stage is to secure funding for the construction and installation of the interpretative signage for the remaining Heritage Walk Trail. Vice Chair Cliff Burns has been involved since the beginning of this project and has spent considerable time and effort into the development of the project. If you would like to know more about this initiative please contact Cliff Burns 9299 6696.
DHG AGM 12 October 7.15pm, Darlington Hall DHGs Annual General Meeting is coming up. The AGM is a time to reflect on the past year and see the outcomes of our planning, what has been achieved or what is still to be undertaken. It is also a time to plan for the forthcoming year. All Committee positions will be open, and we invite DHG members to consider a position. Immediately following the AGM will be our Guest Speaker for October, Mrs Sally Herzfeld, discussing her new book (more details in October issue).
Well done SoM!
Guest Speaker Programme Resumes
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Share the Heritage Become a member for just $5 You can help us reach milestones (ie complete projects!) by becoming a member for just $5. Your contribution will help with costs associated with our research and projects. Please visit our website for more details on how to join us. dhg.org.au | admin@dhg.org.au | Val Shiell 9299 6868
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TRIGG BUSHLANDS AND BEACH WALK 24th July – 23 participants. This 5km walk was very different to our usual hills bushlands walks, but it was excellent to enjoy some bushlands so close to the beach. The winter beach was another treat. Again, worthy of a walk at any time.
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These 2 fantastic fun-filled weekends are fast approaching. 30 participants will travel to the northeast wheatbelt and visit 4 wonderful massive ancient granite outcrops. The weekend will be filled with walking, a special dinner at the Mukinbudin Hotel, the usual hilarious social events and a BBQ/Wind-up to celebrate good company, great natural local wonders and a really good time. Receive the latest information with “Bushwalk News” Ask to be placed on the “Bushwalk News” email list to receive all new information hot off the press. “Walk & Circuits”–2nd Edition
Recent walks included:
BIBRA AND NORTH LAKE 7th August – 23 participants. At about 9 kms, a walk around the lakes is easy and a real treat. Plenty of birdlife in this excellent parkland. Worth a walk at any time. LEDGE TO LEDGE WITH A DIFFERENCE (see photographs) 14th August – 37 participants. At about 7.5 kms, we enjoyed a walk which was often well off the usual beaten trails. The wildflowers were starting to put on the usual displays
September 2022 – Darlington Review 25 Darlington Bushwalking Series Darlington Bush & Variety Walk Series LIMITED BOOKINGS AVAILABLE
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This 26 page book includes almost every trail/track around Darlington. $10, Contact Cliff or Sharron. See you on the track. Cliff Burns (Organizer and Guide) 9299 6696 info. & bookings: Phone:cliffburns@iprimus.com.auCliffBurns92996696
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Residents - Sunday morning bush and variety walks. in, first served, but some walks are fully Aug. 26 - 29 MUKA and BIG ROCKS ADVENTURE Sun. 4 Bickley Bushlands Wander Sun. 11 Helena River Southside Sun. 18 Kings Park & Uni. of WA ALL DAY Sept. 23 – 26 MUKA and BIG ROCKS ADVENTURE Sun. 2 Mahogany Creek & Strettle Reserve Oct. Sun. 9 Darlington Heritage & WIND-UP South Ledge -Mundaring Donkey Orchids and Native Fuchsia Rain and More Rain – But Not on the Walks. Maybe I should not have said that. Some would say I am tempting the “Weather Gods”. However it is fair to say that, during the past few weeks, despite a rainy July and August, the heavenly bodies have been very kind to us. We have had a string of perfect Sunday mornings. COVID – Aaaaaargh!! During the past month or so we know that the COVID health challenges have not diminished much because cancellations continue to be quite high at around 20-30% of those booked.
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HONEYEATER TRAIL 17th July – 32 participants. Located in Bungendore Park this area comprises some wonderful bushlands. It has several trails and is worth walking any time of the year.
KORUNG NATIONAL PARK AND VICTORIA RESERVOIR 31st July – 32 participants. This was one of our two “Tough Challenge” 9km walks braved by a large group of willing walkers. Through excellent Australian bushlands the group seems to enjoy the challenging hills. They are a tough mob.
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Indulge the senses in an evening of pleasure as we sip and pair Myattsfield Vineyards boutique wine with the exquisite taste of Koko Black chocolate in our Chocolate and Wine Masterclass. Held in the Parkerville Tavern’s elegant wine room, Little Parkerville, the evening will include:
· Seated and curated tasting of six wines, led by Claret and Co. Three 75ml pours and two 50ml pours of Myattsfield Vineyards wine and one surprise dessert wine, purported to be THE BEST wine to pair with dark chocolate · Each wine will be paired with artisanal chocolates from Koko Black chocolatiers
· 90 minute wine and chocolate pairing
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Devised and directed by Dame Kerry Goode
After the odd false start, we finally welcomed two amazing actors who have fitted right in and who brought their characters to life from day one. I continue to be humbled by the calibre of actors who put their hands up to be in one of my plays.
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I was drawn to When Dad Married Fury because of the subject matter, the Global Financial Crisis, and the way it affected so many people all around the world. As one of those many people who lost everything, and who have never recovered financially, I was intrigued to see how Williamson put his own special spin on it. How-he managed to focus on the agonising tragedy of a family’s loss when the husband and father takes his own life, and yet is still able to make you laugh outrageously. Dark, cringeworthy humour at its best.
More details shortly. Bookings open September 8 Traditional Olde Tyme Music Hall, in honour of our Dear Guildfordian and Master of Ceremonies Sir Bernard Doyle. Toasting Her Majesty Queen Victoria throughout the night. Jokes, skits, and music, music, music with audience participation high on the list. Of course, some content will be politically incorrect, but who It’scares?!what it was at the turn of the century. A show full of hilarity, songs and fun.
If you can come on Saturday 3rd September, would like to learn or are just happy to play or watch, please ring 9293 4108 and leave a message, so we can cater your afternoon tea.
Fury was due to open as the first season of the year, but it was not to be. With strict COVID mandates lifting, borders opening, and increased contacts and cases, it became more and more difficult to hold rehearsals with a full cast. Then we were hit with one of our cast needing urgent eye surgery. By this stage we were a very close-knit team and didn’t want to entertain the thought of a replacement. So instead of delaying the season it was decided to suspend it until September. As we drew nearer to recommencing rehearsals, we were suddenly in a position where we needed to replace two cast members due to unavoidable circumstances.
BERNIE’S OLDE TYME MUSIC HALL
This month, I thought I would share with you a description of our third season, opening very soon, in the words of the Director herself. WHEN DAD MARRIED FURY a dramedy Written by David Williamson and directed by Lynne Devenish I’ve always been a fan of David Williamson, principally because his works are such accurate comment on Australian social history. Over the course of fifty years, he has covered every genre, and more. I love his satirical comedies, so irreverent, so politically incorrect, so Australian.
Synopsis:- Alan Urquhart returns to Oz from America to celebrate his 70th birthday, with his two sons and their wives. He brings Fury, his new bride to meet them all. A 33 year-old, ex-beauty queen. This doesn’t go down very well with his family, as they have just recently discovered that Alan emerged from the GFC unscathed, to the tune of $100m, whilst his investors suffered huge financial losses. It doesn’t help that one of his investors, who lost everything and took his own life the day before, was the father of one of his daughters-in-law. And so, the proverbial hits the fan ... I suggest you bring tissues to wipe away the tears of sadness and laughter. See you there. Stay safe. Lynne Devenish.
Our Soroptimist Federation now has a new name which is more inclusive of the membership – Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific (SISEAP). This means a new constitution needs to be prepared which will bring about some major changes to the structure of our organisation but will not affect the work we do in our local community and internationally. Locally we hope to increase our membership in order to continue the work we do, and to that end we will be holding a stall at local shopping centres when and where possible. We are also considering using our online ability to hold meetings throughout the winter months when the weather is inclement and travelling out at night is not an attractive proposition.
Bookings: www.TAZtix.com.au/garricktheatre or phone TAZ Tix
SI Albany club’s 40th anniversary celebration was a lovely evening despite the dire weather outside. Their 93 year-old Charter President was able to attend which was very special and several other Charter members were present.
9255 3336. The Garrick mobile is now diverted to TAZ Tix. Finally, to round out our year, we are pleased to announce
Our first Saturday Afternoon Mahjong Tea was held at a member’s house and we had two tables. As with all Soroptimist projects and activities, all money raised is used to improve the lives of women and girls both locally and overseas.
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Swan Rotary Club of Midland Swan Valley
Parkerville Hall - One Hundred Years Old
The present Parkerville Hall was opened on the corner of Riley and Seaborne Roads by the State Premier, Sir James Mitchell, on Saturday 30th September 1922. A special train ran from Perth for the grand occasion consisting of patriotic speeches, songs by the school children, afternoon tea and a dance in the evening. It still had many uses, socials, dancing, religious and sometimes political meetings. It was even used as a “Free Lending Library” although it seemed only educational books were lent at no cost. In 1947, the hall was approved for showing movies and changes were made to accommodate regulations. The hall is still used for community events and meetings.
Devonshire Tea available for a gold coin donation
Swan Rotary is very active in supporting young people through participation in several Rotary International’s extensive Youth Programs. Several of these programs are supported for local schools and young people.
Parkerville Hall Centenary Celebration
RYPEN is weekend leadership camp, held once a year and supported by Rotary Clubs. It is a successful youth program, where selected Year 10 students, across different high schools in Western Australia, gather in a safe and supportive environment. RYPEN is a live-in “participation workshop”.
RYPEN aims to provide young people with the opportunity to develop their potential and self-esteem, provide experiences that will assist them to form their own values and moral standards, and to broaden their cultural, social and academic horizons.
The first hall in Parkerville was situated near Battery Road east of the current hall. Built by the local menfolk in 1897 and was subsequently handed it to the Education Department in 1898 when there was the need for a school. However, it was still used for social activities and church services on Saturdays and Sundays. When this building needed replacement and a new school was planned, the community organised busy bees. These resulted in a new timber and iron hall being constructed in Riley Road and opened in 1909. As well as being used for dances, concerts and meetings it was also used for Sunday services by several church groups. When it fell into disrepair the residents again organised the building of a replacement using funds raised by the local community. The cost was covered by all residents who contributed 5 pounds each to the building fund as well as a loan from local storekeeper Charles Young.
1st October 2022 |10am to 4pm Parkerville Hall, Corner of Riley and Seaborne Roads
The Science Experience immerses year 9-10 high school students in 3-4 days of hands-on labs at our local universities during December-January school holidays. National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
If you like more information about Swan Rotary or any of our activities, please give Betty Pitcher a call on 0408 912 101
Santos Science Experience
RYPEN encourages young people to explore their ideas of problem solving in team and group activities.
RYLA offers men and women between the ages of 18 and 25 years an opportunity to attend a residential seminar designed to develop their leadership skills. Activities such as abseiling, rock climbing, hiking and camping out, presentation skills, conflict resolution, yoga and discussions on social issues are just part of the week long Program. Businesses in consultation with a Rotary club can also nominate and sponsor suitable candidates.
TEL: 9295 0540 E: mhhs@mundaringhistory.org
Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc.
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
When able to travel, as each session involves 200 students, it is a great opportunity for students interested in the STEM areas to meet other similar minded students and establish connections for life. The revised digital format allows interaction with students Australia wide while the local component allows the opportunity to meet all WA students.
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RYPEN is about building young people’s confidence and developing their skills to cope in a wide range of situations.
NYSF has been conducted over three two-week residential programs held in Canberra (2 sessions) and Brisbane (1 session) in January annually, however, since COVID and travel restrictions, has been run digitally with a local component where possible.
Darlington Review – September 202230 Ground Floor, 108 Swan Street Guildford 6055 9379 0840 | faragher.eastmetro@mp.wa.gov.au Authorised by D.Faragher, Ground Floor 108 Swan Street Guildford WA 6055 DONNA FARAGHER JP MLC MEMBER FOR EAST METROPOLITAN REGION Shadow Minister for Community Services; Early Childhood Education; Seniors & Ageing; Youth ADVERTISEMENT Here to help!
The Bassendean lodging house has 10-15 residents, male and female, generally transitioning from homelessness and waiting on the long Homeswest waitlist. One resident has been with them 11 years so it can be a long term home for some. We will continue to gather useful items to donate and will also be preparing a range of homemade heat and eat meals which the residents can access from a shared freezer. Please get in touch if you would like to help.
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Monthly Meetings Meetings 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.
Every year on the 18th of August, the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day. This year has particular significance given it also marks 60 years since Australia’s first involvement in the Vietnam War. Vietnam Veterans Day was originally known as Long Tan Day which recognized the servicemen who fought in the battle of Long Tan in 1966. This defining battle saw 17 lives lost in action and 25 wounded, one of whom died a few days later. Over time, the day has grown to now provide an opportunity to recognize all 60,000 Australians who served in the Vietnam War between 1962 and 1972.
Members of the Forrest Darlings CWA have been busy gathering items to donate to Foundation Housing in Bassendean, which were gratefully received by the residents in early August. We met with some lovely residents and the live in caretaker, Brett (pictured). Residents of Foundation Housing’s lodging house in Bassendean each have their own secure, furnished room, but share communal facilities like bathrooms and kitchens. Our donation included a range of kitchen items, plus bedding and towels.
Our August meeting was a chance to prepare crafts for our stall at the Mundaring Farmers and Garden Market ahead of Fathers Day. We will have a range of handmade crafts for sale including knitted beanies, mittens, relishes and homemade cookies.
Please come and support us on Saturday 3 September at the Sculpture Park in Mundaring from 9am.
Forrest Darlings CWA
Across Australia, commemorative services are held on the day to pause, reflect, remember and thank all who served in Vietnam. We honour those who lost their lives in battle, those who returned home wounded and ill, and those who continue to carry the emotional scars and trauma arising from their service. It is also a day to acknowledge their families and those who supported them. This year I had the privilege of attending a special service at the Kalamunda Cenotaph hosted by the Kalamunda RSL Sub Branch. The Sub-Branch’s President, Vietnam veteran Geof Irvin, was a helicopter air crewman, winching soldiers to the ground and then out to safety. Geof, like all veterans will always have my enormous respect and grateful thanks for their selfless service and devotion to our country. Lest We Forget.
For further information please look up Forrest Darlings CWA on Facebook or call Kate Herren (President) on 0452 644 248.
Donna Faragher Member for East Metro
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Deadline:Competition2.00pm AWST, 8 September 2022.
ANNETTE CAMERON: $10, limit of one poem per entrant
YOUTH (up to 17 years): Free, limit of one poem per person. ADULT (18 plus): $10 per poem, no limit on entries.
The KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to present this annual short fiction competition for Australian writers, which is FREE for youth to enter thanks to sponsorship from the Shire of Mundaring. Judges will be looking for good quality original, unpublished writing with engaging characters and a compelling narrative. All fiction styles and themes are acceptable. Results will be announced at an awards ceremony in December. Submit to our Annual Poetry Competition
We welcomed more newborn members this year so there have been baby cuddles most days too. We can’t wait until this COVID drama is over, and for a nice stretch of good health in general. We are all so blessed to have such a supportive community and group of parents by our sides through everything that life has to throw at us. If you are looking for your people, your tribe, come see if Darlington Family Playgroup is where they have been this whole time. For kids 0-5 years, and ran by volunteer parents. Come say hi, and enjoy two free sessions!
Deadline: 2.00pm AWST, 29 September 2022.
When the weather swings from beautifully sunny to cold and drizzly all in a day, what better place to be than at Darlington Family playgroup with your mum/dad and bub friends. Plenty to do outside in the glorious sunshine, with the kids enjoying the cubbies, swings, seesaw, and building castles. As well as looking out for birds in the trees, and hunting for beautiful winter flowers in the playground. Then when the weather turns wet and cold, inside for more fun. We have done a few more creative activities of late. Painting (a fun and painfully messy activity), playdough and plenty of puzzles and imaginative play. Parents enjoying a hot drink and a catch up. Sharing life’s joys and challenges and offering up plenty of advice for one another.
Darlington Playgroup
The KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to present this annual poetry competition for Australian writers, which is FREE for youth to enter thanks to sponsorship from the Shire of Mundaring. Entries must be original and unpublished. All poetry styles and themes are acceptable. You must be an Australian resident to enter the youth and open categories of this competition. You must be a Western Australian resident to enter the Annette Cameron Award category. Entries must be unpublished, original, and not under consideration elsewhere. For more information on our residencies, competitions or other 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.
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YOUTH (up to 17 years): Free, limit of one entry per person. ADULT (18 plus): $10 per entry, no limit on entries.
Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre Submit to our Annual Short Fiction
Contacts: Glenys 9299 8347 | Leonie 0400 217 293
With some more springlike weather, hopefully, everyone who wanders through will be treated to a nice show of wildflowers in September. As I write, there is Hovea (purple), Hibbertia (yellow), Hypocalymma (white), Grevillea Bipinnatafida (red) and lots more but it will only get better in September as the Nyoongar season of Djilba (first spring) continues.
Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)
Our Friends group continues to meet on every second Sunday morning from 8 to 10 am and much weeding and spreading of mulch has kept us all busy. We have also completed further planting recently with harder to source natives from Muchea Plant Farm, thank you Natalie, so now we hope for a kind first summer for all new planting. We are very lucky to have again had help from Pater Day with some of the worst weedy areas, without which we would not get on top of it all. Thank you Pater. Have a look at the improvements to the area west of Owen road down the track to the tennis courts. I hope the Darlington Primary children who helped with planting here are watching their plants grow? Do stop and talk to us if we are working when you pass through.
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I passed these showy plants as I walked through the Station Reserve today. The good work done on the parking area within the reserve by Allan Woodward has held up very well during a very wet July and August and will only need a little maintenance to keep it looking good for the summer; the Shire has been asked to sign off on this. Well done that man!
Overlooked Beauty in our Bushland
Lots to see Flowering on the Station Reserve
Some of the overlooked beauty in nature. The patterns of lichen on granite rock and in tree bark. calycinusPhyllanthus(femaleflowershown)FalseBoronia.YellowhypericoidesHibbertiaButtercuphypericoides. HypocalymmaangustifoliumWhiteMyrtle.
Diane
Friends Of Glen Park Reserve (FOGP)
What unexpected beauty, patterns and structures can be found in nature, such as in our bushland of Glen Park Reserve, but probably often overlooked. A leisurely stroll through the bushland, stopping to peer into a flower to discover its delicate, symmetrical structure, or to discover irregular patterns and shapes of bark and leaves, or to examine a rock surface, can bring joy and surprises. It’s like walking through the bushland with our ‘nose to the ground’, almost but not literally! Using a magnifying glass, can also turn the ordinary into magic. How exciting it is for children to discover nature in these ways. Becoming absorbed by the beauty and patterns of nature, is a time when we can clear our minds and slow down from our busy lives. Mother nature provides such joy and unexpected surprises but we can easily walk by and not notice them or see it all as ordinary bushland.
September 2022 – Darlington Review 35 Darlington Community Garden (DCG) DARLINGTON COMMUNITY GARDEN 1 | CHECK DIMENSIONS AND LOCATION OF SERVICES PRIOR TO WORKS 2 | RELEVANT STANDARDS ARE TO BE ADHERED TO IN ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION 3 | REFER TO SUPPLIMENTARYGardenDRAWINGSInsightowns the copyright of this design. No part of the DESIGNER: KYLIE BRINFIELD 0419965650 REVISION 3-2 | 20/08/22PAGE7 NOTE 2 of N 1:200 PUMP TRACK LOWER SEATING AREA (3 STEPS DOWN) FOR WORKSHOPS & MINI CONCERTS TIMBERDECK WAGON ACTIVITYCOVEREDSPACE SHARING CIRCLE & FIREPIT COMPACTED BOULDER/LOGGRAVELSEATS GRAVEL 'THE GOANNA GARDENS' CORTEN RAISED BEDS'THE600HVANTAGE POINT' RECYCLED BRICK GARDEN BED 450H BENCH SEAT SECTION IN CENTRE LEVEL NATURALCHANGEBOULDERS WITH PLANTING BETWEEN SIDE ACCESS - SLEEPER STEPS ASPHALT MAIN ABOUR ENTRY SIGNAGE HERE ACCESSIBILITY RAMP TO LOWER SEATING AREA EXISTING DRY CREEKBED FOR WINTER DRAINAGE & NATURE PLAY PLANT GRASSES & REEDS TO FILTER RUNOFF TIMBER BRIDGE TO CITRUS GROVE BOARDWALK TO LOWER WETLAND BOULDERS TO RETAIN BANK & CONTROL WATER RUNOFF GRASSES/RUSHES TO FILTER WATER RAISED VEGGIE BEDS 500H SLEEPERS SUNDIAL & SEAT IN COMPOSTCENTREBAYSWITH VEHICLE ACCESS TIMBER POSTS & GALVANISED MESH WALLS SHIRESOUTLETDRAIN NUTBINDOONCOMPACTEDREDGRAVELGROVE&FUTURENATUREPLAY SLEEPER BEDS - FOR CLIMBING PLANTS TO COVER ARBOUR THE ARBOUR SIDE ENTRY FOR DIRECT ACCESS TO WAGON RUSTIC - USE RECYCLED MATERIALS INFORMAL PATH THROUGH GARDENDECKGRAVEL PATHS VEGGIE(GROUNDBEDLEVEL)MINORPATHS VEGGIES VEGGIES VEGGIES SCULPTURE CITRUS GROVE VEGGIES VEGGIES VEGGIES RAISED VEGGIE BEDS SLEEPERS EMERGENCY/MAINTENANCEVEHICLEACCESSEXISTINGBOULDERRETAINING RESTINGSPOT BENCH SLEEPERCORTENSEATPOSTSBENCH EVERGREENFRUITTREES FEATURE LAYOUT INFORMAL SUMMERSTONECOMPACTEDMINORSTEPPERS/MULCH/SAWDUSTPATHWAYSPATHSTOCONTRASTBLUEMETALDUST/ SWINGING BENCH SEAT SWING SWING INFORMAL PLANTINGAREAS FOR MIXED NATIVES & EDIBLES FAMILY SEATING AREA BENCHSEATS BELOW SHADY TREE STEPS GUILD BELOWPLANTINGFRUITTREE GROVE 3.0m Saturday OCTOBER 29 NATURE THEME dress-up – like trees, veggies, insects, fairies, or garden gnomes! 3-5pm Skatepark Coaching Jam Session 6-9pm Costume Parade & Tug O’ War 7pm Light Up + Live Music | Stalls | Food So much has been happening this past month and most excitedly it is our pleasure to present the final design drawings for Darlington Community Garden produced by our member and local and talented volunteer, Kylie Brinfield of: L A N D S C A P E D E S I G N S T U D I O Kylie has pulled together the ideas and “wishlist items” of the DCG folk who presented a myriad of concerns and viewpoints over the last two years. Indeed, not an easy task! Yet undaunted, Kylie’s expertise, time and effort have created a beautiful vision for our members and wider community.
Check out this amazing diagram and find the many FEATURES planned around the ARBOUR including the fabulous goanna shaped gardens and different types of garden beds for edibles, for climbing plants to cover the Arbour, and for mixed and edible natives and all connected by various winding paths, boardwalks and walkways with resting spots and seats here and there ... Find the sharing Circle and Firepit, Sundial, space for Workshops and mini Concerts, the Nature Play area, the fruit, citrus and nut groves and the compost bays. also acknowledge and are grateful for contributions of Gerry Healy, Candice Cahill, Studio Origami, John Yaxley and Alison Atkinson to get us to this point.
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Adult Helpers: This is a really fun way to volunteer, helping youth have adventures and experiences. You don’t need to have a child to be able to be a helper or leader, although there are some safety and security requirements naturally, such as a WWC clearance.
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If you have ideas about what you can share in your community, please get in touch.
HANNAH BISSETT - Assistant Joey Scout Leader, Darlington Scout Group
On World Scout Day, 1 August 2022, Scouts WA advise Adult Recognition Awards. Congratulations to leaders and adult supporters from our group who have been recognised for their service.
Fundraising: In order to fund our activities, camps, equipment and our hall maintenance, fundraising is important part of what we need to do.
• ALICE MADDEN - Group Membership Officer, Glen Forrest Scout Group. Thanks you for and we appreciate all you do!
Cubs: Cubs have learnt some new campfire cooking skills, and put together an impressive Nerf gun skills challenge!
• TARYN TARKKA - Group Membership Officer, Darlington Scout Group
Venturers: Venturers have tackled indoor rock climbing and learning to shoot air rifles in the last month.
• ANTHONY TARKKA - Assistant Scout Leader, Darlington Scout Group
Bendigo Bank Raffle: We’re grateful to Bendigo Bank Mundaring for the opportunity to fundraise, and Darlington Scouts have a pile of tickets sell. Tickets are on sale through to 30 October 2022, so if you would like to get some tickets from us, with the chance to win $20,000 please get in touch with an email or message to our Facebook page.
If you’d like to learn more about scouting in the Hills, contact membership@darlingtonscouts.com, or www.darlingtonscouts.com, or the Darlington Scout Group Facebook page
Scouts: A small group of our Scouts participated in Nighthawk, an overnight orienteering event run by Scouts WA, with 600+ other Scouts from around the state. It was a cold, wet night, but our group completed the challenge as a team, in just over 5 hours!
Mundaring Rotary Markets: We’ll be selling chocolates at the markets on 11 September and 9 October, so drop by and see us, we appreciate your support.
Joeys: Joeys enjoyed a trip to the Glen Forrest Fire Station, thank you to the volunteers there for showing them around and letting them have a go on the hose!
When we think of the arts we may typically envision painting, sculpture and music, but the Baha’i teachings vastly expands this definition to include a wide range of activities, even encompassing our professions, crafts and trades, “For verily one who perfecteth his handiwork indeed attaineth certitude in the perfection of the handiwork of God within his own being”. Art, can then, mean seeking beauty and perfection in any endeavor.
Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides
As spring approaches and the wildflowers enliven the bush with their bright colours, our thoughts turn towards our much loved Arts Festival. Darlington is home to an immense range of creativity and during one of our recent study groups we considered the role of the arts as an integral part of the development of a community.
Baha’i Community of Mundaring
Theblindfolded.Girlsare looking forward to their indoor rock climbing day as well as our York Camp. 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.
In a recent message, the Universal House of Justice said the arts are: “… an important means of generating joy, strengthening bonds of unity, disseminating knowledge, and consolidating understanding …” The joy art brings is evident when we look at Darlington’s Arts Festival, which has been running for over 50 years, and is a much-anticipated event in everyone’s calendar.
If you’d like to explore this theme 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.
The Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides have been practising their sewing skills. The girls brought along their sashes to stitch on any loose badges they’ve earned. And no one pricked their Wefinger!had a wonderful turn out to our Bring a Friend Night. We had loads of fun indoors (weather has been so stormy!) starting with some getting to know you games. The girls then made some armpit fudge. The highlight of the night was our hand painted mural to remember the night and all our friends who joined us. The Guides have been learning more about their 5 senses and what it may be like to be sight/hearing impaired. They had a go at reading Braille and Auslan and then played some games
Mundaring Baha’i Community mundaring@wa.bahai.org.au www.bahai.org.au
And we can undoubtedly see the power of the arts in creating unity, we can bond over a shared passion for music, feel a sense of connection by doing crafts together or by even laughing at our ineptitude as we try a new skill. These shared experiences help develop culture and by recognising the great power of unity inherent in the arts, we can help others feel welcomed into a growing community, and help them contribute their own skills to its further development. As for knowledge and understanding, whichever medium we choose, the arts can help us expand our perspective of the world, they help us consider other’s points of view and, when creatively presented, even challenging concepts become memorable. Joy, unity, knowledge, and understanding – the arts can help us all reach for these lofty spiritual goals.
Inspiring girls to develop leadership skills and make positive contributions to their community.
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God spoke to these people who had done the most wretched of things and one of the things He said was “I have seen what they do, but I will heal them anyway! I will lead them.”
The first thing that struck me is that this sounded like it could be a normal routine just before they turned out their lights Not something that I was aware they did The second thing that struck me was the downright awfulness of the things that were being read out It wasn’t verses that were foreign to me, just foreign hearing words such as these spoken out loud by my child Words that actually made me feel uncomfortable to hear because it
Darlington Christian Fellowship callandjmcewan@outlook.com Sunday service 9 30am Lunches Monthly Prayer Meetings Wed 8.30am Bible Studies weekly WHAT'S ON: P A S T O R C A L L A N M C E W A N W W W D A R L I N G T O N C H R I S T I A N F E L L O W S H I P C O M A U T H E D E L I G H T O F T H E L O R D
Proverbs 3:12 Sandra Parish
Our pastor, Cal, has suggested I write about creativity as I am currently a contributor to an exhibition at Guildford Village Potters running until 5th September. My ‘thing’ is upcycling, making twined baskets and handcrafted bags or other practical items. If asked if I am the creator of a piece I’d say no, I can produce something from other somethings but I can’t create anything, so I don’t use the word ‘creator’ for Likemyself.many craftspeople or artists, my work often incorporates nature’s artistry to beautify my work. Nature’s artistry is God’s workmanship that He initially created by His word, ex nihilo. In contrast, my workroom is bursting with jeans, coffee sacks, shirts, upholstery remnants, neckties, painters’ dropsheets, buttons, belts and so on waiting for repurposing. In each basket or bag, I push, pull, twine, fold, manipulate, contort, experiment, botch
the horse its strength or clothe his neck with a flowing mane?” and of the time of creation when “all the angels shouted for Therejoy”.is a well-known verse about God’s workmanship in Ephesians 2: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” But the context here is not about us being His general creation. This verse is about the workmanship He does in us by His grace in a new creation when all we have and all we are is laid down for Him, a life now governed by Christ instead of the self. God delights in this new work of making new hearts and a new purpose, shepherding us into His will and His way. Interestingly, Luke 15:10 says there is joy in the presence of the angels at this new creation too. I give thanks to my Saviour for the joy in creativity from which He, in fact, is the inspiration. Sue Rhodes Yes the people were wretched, yes it was awful to think people would stoop to choosing such ways, but when we look to God amongst the most awful of circumstances, we see a God who is willing to save. God sees sin and wretchedness and He calls His people over and over again. He desires for us to see that His ways are better than our ways. He wants us to love His ways. He wants to become our delight so that we can be His delight. For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
THE BEAUTY OF CREATIVITY and try again, spending hours and hours until I am satisfied with it. Produced but not created. I think of a whole afternoon I spent recently trying to attach 2 straps to a bag, the only way I could work it out neatly was with each end having a 4 hole button to attach to the strap’s misaligning 4 holes each end, through 3 layers of fabric to another misaligning 4 hole button; the problem finally solved with 4 needles and threads at work and tangling together at the same time. Exasperation +++ I believe the impulse to be creative, the satisfaction of producing something well and the appreciation of beauty gives us glimpses of the LORD’s heart. We relate to His declaration that He saw that all He had created was good… To His explicit instructions on all the craftsmanship, detail and beauty to go into the making of the temple items… To His joy in His majestic creations described in His own words in Job chapters 38 to 40: “Can you bind the beautiful Pleiades? Can you loose the cords of Orion? Do you give showed how badly Israel were lowering themselves and I’m not sure I wanted my children to see such depths of depravity from a people that are so loved by God. But there was beauty. Yes the people were wretched, yes it was uncomfortable how depraved they had allowed themselves to get... BUT, God was calling them out from amongst the rot. He made plain their actions,, bringing hidden things into the light and desiring that they turn away from it all.
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Stitched and Bound curators and artists in residence Susan Sheath and Marilyn Clark-Murphy with their quilts.
Mundaring Arts Centre’s current exhibitions, Extricate and Repositioning a Place in the Heart, are on display until 11 September. Extricate features the work of six emerging artists who have gone beyond traditional expectations of the printmaking genre.
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Presented by the West Australian Quilters Association (WAQA), stitched and bound is a biennial, juried exhibition featuring works by West Australian artists that challenge conventional quilting. The exhibition will be showcased at Midland Junction Arts Centre from 10 September - 5 November before embarking on a tour of 5 regional galleries across the state. 45 works by 38 artists have been selected for their skillful combination of traditional and unconventional quilted forms, pushing boundaries and making statements using progressive materials, ideas and techniques. The exhibition will be complemented by an extensive public program, including a diverse range of quilting and textile workshops for both adults and children. In addition to the workshops, twelve talented textile artists, ten of whom have work in the exhibition, will undertake residencies at Midland Junction Arts Centre. They will be working on a collaborative project until 9 November, with the support of WAQA’s major sponsor Handcrafters House, who is generously donating materials and equipment. Visitors are encouraged to drop in during gallery hours to discover new tips, interesting techniques and be inspired. For workshop and residency details and times, please visit the website.
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Darlington artist Kristy Scaddan alongside Jane Button, Louise Grimshaw, Isaac Huggins, Eveline Ruys, and curator Shanti Gelmi have experimented with non-traditional materials, scales, and forms, presenting artworks that push the printmaker’s craft into the sculptural In Repositioningrealm.aPlace in the Heart, Annette Peterson interprets her father’s experiences at Parkerville Children’s Home in the 1950s through a series of ‘en plein air’ paintings. Her father’s story emerges through her work, his emotion intersecting with her Openingown. 24 September, The Sum of Us exhibition celebrates the work of a group of students brought together by a botanical art course with artist Margaret Oversby. The group continued to meet after the course, allowing the pursuit of their passion and exploration of various styles of botanical art. Margaret has since passed away. This exhibition, on display in Gallery 2 until 26 February 2023, acknowledges her role in the formation of this diverse, supportive, and talented group, with a selection of her works on display. Maimunah Abdullah, Corymbia ficofolia, 2022, watercolour on paper, 42 x 30 cm.
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There’s extra time to get your photos in for the Mundaring and Hills Historical Society and Shire of Mundaring Libraries Snapped!
The Ballroom Murder with Leigh Straw Boya Community Centre, Monday 29 August, 10.30am Shire of Mundaring Libraries is pleased to present Dr Leigh Straw as she discusses The Ballroom Murder. In August 1925, Audrey Jacob shot dead her former fiancé, Cyril Gidley, in full view of hundreds of guests at a charity ball in Perth’s Government House. It was an open and shut case of wilful murder – that is until Jacob assigned prosecutor Arthur Haynes to her defence. His ability to play the press and the jury for sympathy would lead to a sensational result. The Ballroom Murder is a true crime story that is rich with first-hand newspaper accounts from the day. Bookings essential at https://290822b.eventbrite.com.au.
Jigsaws AvailableNowFor Loan Jigsaws are now available for loan at our libraries. There’s a lovely selection of new and pre-loved jigsaws in great condition.
Adult and young adult members may borrow two jigsaws per membership for the usual three-week loan period. Items can be renewed as long as there are no holds - just the same as with other library items.
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The lovely folk at Mundaring Seed Savers sort, clean and prepare the seeds so they can be added to the Seed Library - a time-consuming and painstaking task. Library members “borrow” seeds, plant and grow them, and hopefully harvest more seeds to “return” to the library - a lovely cycle of giving and receiving and sustainability.
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Historic Photo Competition with the submission date now extended to Monday 12 September! This is great news if you’re still dusting off and going through those albums and photo boxes. Photos just need to have been taken in our shire before the year 2000. And don’t forget your entry could win you $100.
Spring and Summer Seed Donations Welcome for the Seed Library
Submissions for both competitions are through the Snapped! Photo Competition web page at https://bit.ly/Snapped22.
There’s also extra time to think of a snappy caption for the Caption the Photo image pictured in this post. You could win $100! This image was taken around 1940 by D.N. Baulgh at Wooroloo, and is part of the collection of MHHS.
Bookings essential at https://050922b.eventbrite.com.au.
Never a Dull Moment with Dave Warner Boya Community Centre, Monday 19 September, 6pm On this 2022 Library and Festival Tour, Dave will be engaging the audience with Never a Dull Moment, a potted autobiography of his creative life referencing his music, crime writing and love of football. This appearance will see him accompanied by his longtime guitarist and collaborator Tony Durant, and will include the performance of songs as well as Warner reading excerpts from his books including the new Dan Clement novel, After the Flood.
Bookings essential at https://190922b.eventbrite.com.au.
We’d love your donations of spring or summer seeds for the Seed Library. The cupboard is a little bare, and we would love to have a great selection for the community to “borrow” for the new season.
If you have seeds you can donate, bring them to Boya or Mundaring Library - note the seed variety, where they were harvested, and any tips on growing. We do have donation envelopes at the libraries which you can use, or just use your own bag or container and drop them in.
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Western Australia Described with Richard Offen Boya Community Centre, Monday 5 September, 10.30am Historian Richard Offen will take a romp through literature to discover how writers have described Western Australia, its people, its way of life and its landscape. Richard will leave no stone unturned to discover the complimentary, as well as the downright unflattering, ways writers have depicted our wonderful State.
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The wellbeing of each of our students is of paramount importance, and students have access to a number of staff, including their homeroom teacher, Director of Upper School, careers counsellor and school psychologist. This support is designed to ensure each student is able to achieve their personal best, both in and outside of the classroom
Helena College has put together some of their top tips for families:
• Consider individual abilities In what areas do they show strength or have a particular aptitude for?
• Do your research. Attend university, TAFE and other open days, as well as careers and job fairs and expos. This will help students find out what prospective institutions or employers will need to see in their Year 12 results.
• Think about career aspirations. While not everyone may have a firm idea of what they want to when they graduate, it is good to think about what careers are of interest. Is it something that will require a university degree, TAFE certificate, diploma or trade qualification?
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• Remember the non-measurables. There are many things that are essential to success in later life which have nothing to do with the final results of the WACE or an ATAR score. Problem-solving, critical thinking and resilience are some of the most important skills anyone can develop – and not one is found on your child’s final Statement of Results.
• Don’t stress! While course selection is important, it does not define their future. The courses a student chooses now won’t make or break their plans for the future. There are always alternate pathways and Plan Bs.
For more information about Years 10 to 12 at Helena College, we invite you to attend a tour of our Glen Forrest Campus. Book your tour online at helena.wa.edu.au/campus-tours
• Choose courses for the right reasons. While being in the same class as a friend is great, it may mean a student gets disengaged if the subject is not right for them. other a 9298 9100 what is involved. It is very important to have a clear understanding of the characteristics of each course; for example, difficulty level and required pace of work, volume of and the amount of detailed information to be retained.
Helena College provides a thorough and careful counselling process throughout the second half of Year 10 involving oneon-one meetings with senior staff, as well as information sessions for both students and parents.
• Pre-requisites. If university is their planned destination, students are likely to want to complete an ATAR pathway. It is recommended that they check if there are any prerequisites or recommended courses for the degree in which they are interested.
We also understand that life is about more than academic success. Balance is key, and we encourage students to maintain healthy habits, including getting exercise and sleep, and setting aside time for leisure activities.
• Consider their interests Students are more likely to do well when they are enjoying the courses they are studying.
• Keep your options open. For the undecided, a good option is to select courses that will give them a diverse range of career and study options.
We offer a wide range of courses across Year 11 and 12, including ATAR, General and Endorsed Programmes, providing choices to suit individual aptitudes and interests and setting the framework for their future.
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Many families with children in (or approaching) Year 10 find that one of the more talked about school topics is subject selection. The transition from Year 10 into Years 11 and 12 is a crucial step. Students, together with their families, need to make careful, informed course choices to ensure they achieve their WACE and meet any requirements for their chosen post-school pathway.
• Reach out to your child’s school Most schools will offer information evenings or similar sessions to help families understand the options open to students.
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Making those choices can be a daunting prospect, particularly if a student has no firm idea of what they want to do after they leave school. While some may find the decision-making process stressful, it doesn’t need to be.
• Be realistic. Read through your child’s most recent report and teacher comments. Year 10 achievements in similar subjects is a good indicator of likely success in Years 11 and 12.
• Pathways. There are options available for students who choose not to do an ATAR, with many universities offering bridging courses for selected degrees. For those considering TAFE or an apprenticeship, it is worthwhile studying school courses that relate to the area they wish to pursue.
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Silver Tree Steiner School
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Join us as Silver Tree Steiner School for our annual Open Day, as we open our classrooms and showcase this outstanding education, now offering a Kindy – Year 12 experience in the Perth Hills.
Set on 25 acres of bushland in Parkerville, the school grounds will be buzzing with plenty of activities to engage your children. Take the opportunity to wander our natural bush playgrounds or meet one of our passionate teachers and find out more about how Steiner Education engages our young people - developing creative, resilient, and capable thinkers. See there!
Why is Steiner Education one of the fastest-growing alternative educational approaches in the world?
Who? Our Year 7’s recently performed “The Canterbury Tales” by Chaucer. The drama teacher, Jane Diamond, has worked for many years at Guildford Grammar and since she transferred to Parkerville Steiner College, we have been blessed by her years of directing experience and she has been blessed to work with teenagers who have been acting since kindergarten. Backstage, the students in Year 7 helped each other remember cues in hushed tones, passed props over each other carefully, and offered encouraging smiles, soft high fives, and murmurs. The maturity and positivity of the Year 7 students was extremely impressive. “Steiner students are well behaved and grounded”, is often the refrain of visiting teachers. The focus they showed in performing their complicated roles with authenticity was a credit to them. Everyone enjoyed their elaborate costumes, the humour, and especially their performances. Thanks to the atmosphere of the Darlington Hall, it felt like a great night out at the theatre.
What? The compulsory Drama curriculum at Parkerville Steiner College is not focused on developing potential actors. It is focused on our young people’s personal development. Regardless of their temperament or natural inclination, every teenager participates in their annual play with their same-age classmates. It provides powerful opportunities for them to explore what it is to be human. It awakens their capacity for empathy for others, and it strengthens their sense of individuality. How? The teacher decides on the play and casting. Often an unlikely candidate will be chosen for the lead part with the aim of stretching a student’s ability. Plays usually incorporate music, recitation, memorisation, acting, social, emotional, and collaborative learning.
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Why? Stepping into the spotlight and performing in a play alongside one’s peers is a powerful way for young people to explore their emerging sense of self. As you can imagine, when they walk in another character’s shoes, their capacity for empathy grows. They experience the joy of universal themes, beautiful language, and the power of making an audience laugh or cry. As they face the audience, there is no turning back, and that moment is both terrifying, exhilarating, and transformative.
It is normal in a Steiner school for every student to stand on stage once per year and perform in a play.
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Over the same time period, Treetops students have predominantly chosen non-university pathways as the best fit for what is next in their lives. When discussing these choices with our students I often refer to this as planning for Year 13, which is also usually Year 1 as an adult. It ends up being a very practical conversation grounded in near reality rather than a plethora of ‘what-if’ Treetopsconsiderations.offerstwopathways
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The IBDP was chosen as our university entrance programme because of its student-centred, holistic, and international approach to education. Montessori and the IB are closely aligned in philosophy, and also with our Treetops ethos, mission, and core values. By combining the Montessori and International Baccalaureate philosophies, Treetops is uniquely placed to provide a different approach to Secondary education. Our noncomparative and non-competitive environment develops each student as an individual, and encourages them to reach their full Successfulpotential.completion of the IBDP will give students both an IB Diploma certificate and an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) score. The IBDP provides direct entrance to universities Australian-wide with the achieved ATAR score, and is widely known and accepted as a qualifying programme to attend international universities. At Treetops, we find that the IBDP is a more student-friendly alternative to the WACE ATAR programme, but with the same high academic outcomes. Two of our most recent IBDP graduates received early offers of acceptance from the University of Western Australia (studying Biomedicine and Economics), with one student receiving an outstanding ATAR result of 97.7.
There has been a decline over time in students studying toward university entrance (ATAR) as compared to other WACE pathways. The assumption that a majority of students will graduate to attend university seems to be under challenge. It may also be reflective of the growth in non-ATAR pathways for university entrance.
in Senior Secondary, university entrance via the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (which generates an ATAR) or the WACE, which can be wholly school-based or a mix of school and TAFE (or other certified courses). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
If you, or your student, are considering your options for Year 11 and 12, want to continue your IB journey, or to remain at a school in your local area, contact Treetops on 9299 6725 to book a personalised tour and learn about the Treetops difference.
Senior Secondary Options at Treetops
WACE General Programme
At Treetops, we have the flexibility to give students many of the same kinds of academic options as much larger schools, but delivered with all the individual care and attention that a small school has to offer.
The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) has been offered at Treetops since 2007, and we are the only accredited IBDP Year 11 and 12 provider in the Eastern Perth Hills region. Treetops is one of only a few schools in Western Australia to achieve this standard.
This time of year, parents of Year 10 students, and their children, are usually engaging in the unenviable task of deciding what to do in Year 11. I don’t know of many adults who can answer the question of what they want to do with their lives, and, in a rapidly changing world, it is perhaps becoming a bit of a redundant question. Contemporary Year 11 subject choices are more about types of career pathways than specific occupations.
The WACE General programme caters for students who are wishing to go to TAFE, or move towards employment, at the completion of Year 12. We offer our General Programme students a range of subjects to study across Years 11 and 12, with the option of also taking a VETiS (Vocational Education and Training in Schools) course. Successful completion of the General Studies Programme will provide students with a Western Australian Certificate of Education.
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Darlington ClubThe Darlington Club The Club had a successful Curry Night with members bringing curries and other dishes. Many thanks to those who helped with the cooking, setting up and cleaning. New members are invited to come and meet other Darlington residents in a friendly, welcoming place in the lesser Darlington Hall. We meet every second Friday, but are closed during school holidays. Coming events: The Club opens at 6.30pm every second Friday at Darlington Lesser Hall. BYO drinks and Septnibbles.2:Soup Night Sept 9: Closed Sept 16: Pot Luck Sept 23: Closed School Holidays Sept 30: Closed School Holidays Oct7: Closed School Holidays For more details contact Sue on 0439 273 213 | email oshadhi@iinet.net.au or Marg Barker on 0417 183 826 | email margaret@pmdwa.com
SHAPING PEACE TOGETHER U N I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A Y O F P E A C E 2 0 2 2 W H E N : S U N D A Y 1 8 S E P T E M B E R | 3 . 3 0 - 4 . 3 0 P M W H E R E : D a r l i n g t o n H a l l a n d t h e l a w n i n f r o n t Further information: Sally Herzfeld: sallyherzfeld@ozemail.com.au Manita Beskow: mani1@iinet.net.au Websites: Peace One Day: https://www.peaceday2022.com/events/peace one day/ International Day of Peace: https://internationaldayofpeace.org/ A celebration of the International Day of Peace There will be entertainment and short speeches and then we will make a circle with our banners and take some photos for publication. The theme is about Shaping Peace Together in the home, school, community and world. This is now an annual event. WHO: Representatives of various groups and individuals who would like to join people from all around the World in helping to spread this message Organisationsinvolved : UN Association of Australia (WA) Treetops SwanBrotherhoodTheDarlingtonHelenaMontessoriSchoolCollegePrimarySchoolUniversalGreatAustraliaBaha'iofMundaringDarlingtonReviewHarmonySingersStCuthbertsAnglicanChurchQuakersAlternativestoViolenceProjectBrahmaKumarisGlenForrest
