Darlington Review March 2017

Vol. 57 No. 2 March 2017

Available online @ www.darlingtonreview.com.au Darlington Theatre Players

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Editorial

Watsonia and station reserve clean-up from the 1970s.

“Wake up Darlington — you’re in danger of becoming apathetic!”

That was the warning from a local involved in committees that do good for this community. Not a chap to mince words, his warning came at an informal meeting prompted by the cancellation of the popular Community Bonfire last October.

The previous day, at the Darlington Sport and Recreation Association (DaSRA) “turning of a sod” ceremony, we again heard appeals for willing hands for the Community Pavilion Project — for fund-raising events and much more. With some $90,000 still to be raised, the Buy a Brick campaign still has 250 bricks to be sold to meet its target.

The bonfire was one of those win-win local initiatives that ticked multiple boxes — and it was a link with the past when — to rid our creeks of watsonias or make the village safer through summer — community clean-ups were organised.

“A lot of families whose kids no longer play sport have their bricks – in fact more of them than those with kids currently playing,” says DaSRA Secretary Cambell Giles. “Those who’ve lived here a long time acknowledge how much those years of bringing kids to training and watching matches means. What we now need is more action from families who’ve promised to buy a brick.

The bonfire didn’t happen last year because at the previous event, while 100 turned up for the BBQ and bonfire, too few were there for the hard yards, the clean-up. So the organisers, the usual suspects, threw in the towel.

The worrying thing about that ‘wake up Darlington’ message was that it has become the subtext for several events/ initiatives trying to rally willing hands right now — be it an appeal for more volunteers for the Darlington Arts Festival, the Darlington Community Pavilion, the Friends of Darlington Station, Guide/Scout leaders … and the list goes on.

“We also need to rally help generally for the pavilion project: extra hands on board and extra mouths to share the knowledge.

A community network is getting this job done and we need more help.”In Darlington, our extraordinary community has been built in no small part and over many years by the efforts of volunteers. The very first festival was a fund-raiser for the bushfire brigade; the very first fire shed and sports pavilion were largely locally built. Darlington Hall was restored (over a decade) by volunteers. Darlington Primary’s amphitheatre was built by parents. Our Station Reserve is a showcase for native plants – and those pink marris flowering recently now were cultivated from seed by a local.

Take the Darlington Arts Festival AGM, a well-publicised meeting calling for volunteers to replace those who’ve done their bit. No shortage of chatter about some aspects of the 2016 festival that aroused criticism, yet only 20 people turned up.

The result? Several vital jobs — coordinating the Open Art Exhibition and the Sponsorship and Donations areas — remained unfilled by the meeting.

We have an amazing track record of investing in our community and in doing so, we’ve woven rewarding social networks, and an enviable close-knit community — one in which apathy has no place.

President Peter Nicholls didn’t mince his words. “No funding, no Festival!” he said. “No coordinator no Open Art! We have 19 positions to fill. If we have too many vacancies, I’ll suggest the 2017 Festival be called off.”

The chap urging Darlington to ‘wake up’ was, to a degree, being provocative — but his message was deadly earnest. It’s up to us to prove him wrong.

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The pavilion’s first landmark

Locals gather for the “turning of sod” ceremony

The wild wind surging through the eucalypts and those shrieking red-tailed cockatoos unsettled by the weather made us wonder whether the “turning of a sod” ceremony for the Darlington Community Pavilion would bring out a sea of brollies.

An important date for the diary is the DaSRA Open Forum at Darlington Hall on the way ahead to be held on March 9 at 7pm. If you can’t get there but have help of any kind to offer, contact Cambell on 0418 936 544 or Geoff (Geoff@pmdwa. com)

However, in the wake of close-to-record-breaking February rains, the weather gods smiled and the wind eased as locals gathered in front of the pavilion that will see earth being turned on a much larger scale later this year.

As you can see from our photos, a good time was had by all, even if (see our sign-off photo) David Lavell might have regretted digging quite as deep!

At the ceremony, DaSRA’s Geoff Barker outlined where we’re at with fund-raising and planning, while the cooks prepared the hot dogs, and special guests – MP John Day and Shire President David Lavell — prepared for a bit of ceremonial soil shifting.

Social cricket’s big match

As this ceremony was winding down, Darlington Social Cricket Club players were going through their paces in preparation for their Sunday match. And, it being March, there’s the need to sharpen those skills for the annual Test Match, a great sporting and social occasion. Expect to see a bit of fanfare on the oval as the teams and supporters gather on Saturday, March 25.

Meanwhile in the background Cambell Giles and Lindsay Earnshaw were busy “selling” the bricks that will provide some of the much-needed $90,000. So far a total of 264 bricks have been sold, with some hugely generous donations – two tenbrick donations (a whopping $1,000) and eight of five-brick donations. So for the rest of us it is well-and-truly “show me the money” time! The most generous generation donation to the project to date is $10,000.

In the past, it was Aussies versus the foreign-born Rest of the World players, but these days there aren’t enough of the latter so it’s become Sandgropers against ROWs born in other states or countries.

LEFT: DaSRA’s Geoff Barker, Shire President David Lavell, MP John Day and DaSRA’s Cambell Giles in action RIGHT: Brick buyers at the ceremony: Emma Reid and Jasper, Lindsay Earnshaw, Brodie Della and Riley and Jaxon Dullard.

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Music-making takes off!

Music-making in Darlington is taking off, thanks to Karl Bailey’s Summer Nights initiative at 2 Montrose. The latest musical event comes from Trish Juniper who tells us that Bob’s extensive and atmospheric studio will be the backdrop for a performance by Rupert John (pictured) and friends. The local will be joined by special guests for the performance at Juniper Hall Studios, at the rear of 43, Dalry Road, on Saturday March 11th.

Trish wants the studio — where life drawing classes are currently held — to be used by the community and hopes this will be the first of a monthly series. Rupert is enthusiastic about the venue, saying the acoustics of the studio make it a perfect venue for his ensemble of jazz musicians who will play two sets, giving concert goers time to mingle and enjoy refreshments.

This will be a BYO drinks (including glasses) event, with cheese and nibbles provided and Rupert’s novel ‘pay on exit’ concept. “His idea is that at the end of the night, the audience pays what they believe the evening has been worth!” says Trish.

Doors open at 7.00pm and the performance begins at 7.30pm.

Parking along Dalry Road is advised.

And at 2 Montrose….

Meanwhile back at 2 Montrose, those readying their gangsters/ moll gear will have extra time to prepare for the Gangsters, Gamblers and Gin Soaked Revellers event as it has been postponed until April. However, check with Darlington Dental the possibility of a musical soiree in the Summer Nights series on Friday March 17, which was still being finalised as we went to press. See page 12!

Pine Terrace residents observed that while there were complaints about the amount of debris swept down Orange Road by storms, the Shire had already completed “excellent drainage work”. In their view, the extent of kerbing was unnecessary: “It seems the Shire is addressing a problem that essentially no longer exists,” said one. However, the Shire disagrees, and the local group has been invited to view the final upgrade plans.

The hall, the tower, the upgrade …

Mobile vendors a threat to local businesses?

The year’s first Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) meeting covered multiple issues from the delay of Mundaring Shire’s disability upgrade of Darlington Hall, a proposed Optus mobile phone tower in Victor Road which has stirred interest, the possibility of mobile vendors on Darlington oval, and the imminent upgrade of Pine Terrace etc.

As mentioned in the last issue, the Shire has been seeking comment on a proposal to allow mobile food vendors to operate on ovals and Shire reserves. This was discussed at both DRRA and the Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) meetings last month. DCRAG liaises with the Shire on sporting/hall facilities.

You may recall that the Shire was due to debate high tender prices submitted for the Hall upgrade as the last Review went to press. Two former DRRA Presidents, Poul Dahl and Peter Horobin, attended that Council meeting to request at least some of the work — the ramp and accessible toilet — should go ahead, with the remainder to be completed next year.

At the latter meeting, chair David Earnshaw urged groups to carefully consider the implications rather than protest after the event — vendors setting up shop on an oval could well impact fund-raising sausage sizzles etc organised by sporting groups.

However, council resolved that Shire officers reassess the scale of the project to determine if its mandatory access obligations could be met at a lower cost. The officers’ advice will be considered in the next few months and a new tender process will happen later this year.

DRRA also considered the matter and decided not to support the proposal on the above grounds and the potential impact on both of our local cafes. While mobile vendors would be required to be 100 metres from a business offering similar refreshments, that would mean about half way across the oval in relation to The Pines and on the Station Reserve for 2 Café.

Poul Dahl, who headed the DRRA sub-committee liaising with the Shire, said locals believed costs could be pruned if the work was realistically scaled back to deliver the essentials.

“We’ve waited a long time to get these two great cafes, so we need to defend them,” observed Committee member Mike Jones who was in the chair and ran a good meeting.

Another DRRA sub-committee has had on site meetings with Shire officers in relation to the imminent Pine Terrace upgrade.

Once again residents were keen to save the Shire dollars by scaling back what was proposed, including the extent of kerbing running past The Glen.

What needs to be said in relation to this and to the Optus proposal for a mobile phone tower in Victor Road is that the community is getting very little time to respond. The mobile vendor proposal was announced on January 4, with the public comment period ending on February 7 — at a time when 5

Darlington Review - March 2017 distance from dense area of dwellings and sensitive areas such as schools. Optus says the height of the tower (35m) is necessary to achieve adequate coverage.

members of many sports clubs were likely to be away on holiday.

The same lack of an adequate public comment period related to the Optus application (see next item). The consultant’s report for Optus was presented to the Shire on January 17. The Shire contacted residents in the area and set a comment period that ended on February 16. DRRA requested an extension to this on behalf of residents and the Shire agreed to an additional week.

The document also addresses concerns over the health effects of exposure to radiofrequency fields which must rank as one of the most researched areas of recent decades. The World Health Organisation has found no adverse health impacts in relation to phone towers but as with any contentious health issue — from the supposed impacts of wind turbines to opposition to vaccinations — there is no shortage of websites claiming expertise.

Boon to business or blot on landscape?

Residents who contacted the Review certainly had starkly differing views. A couple opposing the development saw the tower as an ugly blot on the landscape, and raised concerns about health risks for humans and wildlife. Another thought the site next to the substation with its existing “mess of poles, wires and structures” made it an ideal location. “We’re in the 21st century, we all need decent mobile phone coverage especially in the bushfire season,” she said.

Frustration with mobile networks are among Darlington’s most common complaints: how often do you see mobile phone users on the road trying to get a signal, and how often are there protests when emergency warnings fail to reach recipients?

However, protests accompanying just about every announcement of a new tower are also common, so no surprise that Optus’ application to build a tower next to the Western Power Substation in Victor Road has generated diverse responses from residents.

Delivered on time — and beautiful!

Facebook posts sent to the Review by readers ranged from: “If you live within 50 metres of a mobile phone tower it’s like being stuck in a microwave for an entire day!!” to “We can’t on one hand demand better mobile networks then, on the other, say we don’t want a tower anywhere near us”.

And “I am not prepared to expose my family to potential risk and will endeavour to stop this proposal” to “Wouldn’t it be next to that ugly power station?… I’m sick of not being able to work from home due to terrible mobile and Internet services.

It supports stay at home businesses.”

Optus considered several Darlington sites for the proposed facility and in a lengthy document supporting its proposal (and available online) the company’s stated aim is to improve coverage not only in Darlington’s residential areas, but in rapidly expanding Helena Valley. Having considered seven sites on both Crown and private land (including several on Glen Road) its preferred option is the Victor Road site.

You can find details of why this site appealed on the Shire’s website, but to summarise, the company concluded the facility would have less impact (being largely surrounded by grazing land and vegetation) and would be located an appropriate Photo: Skyworks WA

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From tunnel to brolly!

The Boya Community Centre has certainly put our small neighbouring suburb firmly on the map. The impressive new building in Scott Street (next to the oval and tennis courts that are still being worked on) has been met with widespread approval – both in terms of its facilities and design. Completed ahead of schedule, it’s a credit to the Shire.

We all have our favourite corners of Darlington: a granite outcrop that catches the last light; a picket fence with creamy roses spilling over it; a patch of leschenaultia along the heritage trail that stops us in our tracks each spring.

For some residents, one of those landmarks was the Tacoma ‘tunnel’ on Darlington Road. Tacoma lends itself to shaping and pruning – we know of one leading down to a patio and walking through it is one of the pleasures of visiting. However, it’s on private land, whereas the one on Darlington Road cascaded over the footpath just beyond the curve in a road that garners more complaints about speeding than almost any other.

Especially appreciated by locals are the library facilities, the bright children’s corner, and the digital technology available.

The two meeting rooms can be made into a large function area for 200 (with commercial kitchen) for weddings and other social functions, and the first wedding has already been book for this airconditioned/heated space.

Our thanks to Darlington residents Colette and John Gibbons who sent us these spectacular images captured with drone photography. The local couple, who migrated from East Africa, are among the State’s first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operators and now enjoy a solid reputation for footage of events such as the Avon Descent, along with wildlife, sports, tourism and natural disaster coverage. Colette says that the images are on their Facebook page, and you can find out more about the company by visiting their website: www.skyworkswa.com

Responding to a complaint about sightline restriction, the Shire (which is responsible for footpath safety) made the decision to prune: “Given Darlington Road is a busy road, this matter was considered a significant hazard and therefore immediate action was taken to make the situation safe,” said a Shire officer. “In all cases of sightline restrictions caused by vegetation growth on road verges no notification is ever provided.”

Still to come to Boya…

Safety complaints need to be addressed, but clearly messages delivered at a recent community engagement workshop attended by Shire officers had not percolated down through the ranks when Shire workers moved in.

This window is an amazing example of community arts in action and it was produced with the support of the Mundaring Arts Centre and the Community Arts Board of the Australia Council back in 1988. It was designed and supervised (with the input of primary school students, community volunteers and professional artists) by Hills artist Judy Kotai.

Councillor Trish Cook suggested: “Perhaps with a bit of consulting we might have found a different solution … I will voice my concerns….”

If you were wondering what happened to the beautiful stained glass window that spread mellow natural light into the old KSP Library, don’t fret, it will appear in the new community centre.

The net result is that overnight the tunnel had been reshaped, as one resident put it, into quite a scenic umbrella. Its future shape probably depends on those living on that section of the road talking to one another and the Shire.

While it’s a pity the architects couldn’t have incorporated the window into the design so it was lit by natural light, the window will find a place in the new facility, being backlit to enhance the brilliant imported glass.

Both Darlington and Coulston Roads came in for discussion at the February ratepayers meeting, with residents expressing ongoing concern about the speed on both — especially in the mornings when schoolchildren are crossing roads to bus stops. See DRRA notes for more.

Judy Kotai (who works out of Mount Olive Studio and Gallery in Hovea) tells us the theme of the window encompassed Mundaring Weir, Hills fauna, the Helena River, the creative powers of the Wagyl (Rainbow Serpent) and much more.

The 2017 Festival — to be or not to be?

“I supervised the design and manufacturing process and the project was done in two stages with the top section involving primary school students and the bottom, adults and professional artists. It was a wonderful community project so I’m so pleased it will live on in the new library.”

As mentioned, the Darlington Arts Festival’s AGM closed with several vital coordinator positions still vacant and the fate of the 2017 event in the balance. This underscores the challenge of mounting this popular annual event that has grown and grown, and big bouquets are due to those who did put their hands up — including one new recruit - who was warmly welcomed (see DAF notes for details).

Judy has now moved on from stained glass work and today produces beautiful paintings.

The current situation also highlights the need to provide coordinators with a small team of helpers to avoid burn out, and that is President Peter Nicholls’ determined strategy.

It’s also something that long term volunteers like Treasurer Ron Stuurstraat (seven years in the job) and Groundsman Brendan Thompson (a whopping 14 years) appreciate, and both are offering to mentor replacements in these important roles.

In the ‘hot seat’, Peter Nicholls thanked his 2016 team and confirmed that last year’s event had made a profit despite the challenging economic climate; that the Open and

photos: Simon Harvey-Wilson

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What’s up…?

Retrospective exhibitions drew larger audiences; and that attempts to raise the standard of the art and to produce a better quality catalogue had been achieved.

Did you know that Darlington was once a favourite weekend retreat and that the celebrated author D H Lawrence spent several days at the Leithdale guesthouse? On March 18 history buff Lyn Myles (who used to live in one of Darlington’s grand old homesteads) will be giving a talk on the Darlington Guest Houses that drew visitors to Leithdale and other local establishments during the 1920s and 30s.

Details are in the notes of the Mundaring and Hills Historical Society — and our thanks to Richard and Lyn Woldendorp, and Lyn Myles, for the photo of Leithdale taken soon after it ceased being a guest house.

He particularly thanked Geoff Barker for his impressive handling of both the roles of Vice President with that of Coordinator of Sponsorship/Donations/ Grants. Geoff is leaving to focus on another huge challenge, at the helm of the Darlington Community Pavilion.

Everyone sighed with relief when DAF President Peter Nicholls Secretary Chris Pemberton agreed to stay in this role, along with handling publicity and advertising. “She does a cracking job,” said Peter — and he’s right (and she’s also secretary of DRRA).

There is much to write about ideas discussed for the 2017 Festival, and we’ll do so over future issues. However, we need to take on board the message of a President who will not commit his team to mount a festival without sufficient volunteers.

Local organisations, clubs, schools, churches benefit hugely from a well-run Festival because it offers an incomparable opportunity for fundraising given the high attendance. It is also a fun event and one that has defined Darlington for decades. If every club that benefits from DAF encouraged just one member to volunteer to help make it happen over the first weekend this November it could make a big difference.

If you’re into swimming, you’ll be excited by the challenge of Lap Lovers at Bilgoman Pool, a personal program in which, for instance, you could set yourself the task of swimming the equivalent distance of Freo to Busselton (5,000 laps).

The entire pool is dedicated to lap swimming in the early morning during the week and there are dedicated lanes from 6.30 to 8pm. Make the most of autumn’s warm weather — and good luck!

As DAF notes observe: “The festival is a costly venture, totally dependent on sponsorships and donations for the income needed to run it. That won’t happen unless someone coordinates and manages fundraising. So it’s over to you Darlington. Anyone interested is welcome to contact Chris Pemberton on 9252-0154 for more information.”

Our genial Shire President David Lavell (right) was among those participating perhaps a tad too vigorously for the health of his back during the “turning of a sod” ceremony. “Ouch!” could well be the caption for this photo sent it by Terry Giles of the cricket club. However, in the sympathy stakes it was Sue Lavell who was the centre of attention as she prepared to undergo knee surgery the following week.

We wish the lady with the flower in her hair a speedy recovery — the pace of our village will be a degree slower for a while without her boundless energy.

Lots happening in March — so check out all the notes — including the Darlington Review’s oh-so-brief AGM on March 27 at 7pm. All member groups are welcome. Please send in proxies if you can’t show, but if you can, enjoy a glass of bubbles with us after the meeting (that generally lasts between 10 and 15 minutes) at 6 Brook Road Darlington.

Trea Wiltshire Editor

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Darlington Review - March 2017 community notice Exhibition and Workshops at Nest Design Studio - Life Drawing workshops with artist Marie Haass will start at Nest Design Studio (Cnr of Brook and Glen) on March 2. This is an eight-week evening course from 6.30 - 9pm. More information can be found on www.nestaustralia.net.au On Saturday April 1 (10am - 4pm) Darlington artist Rachel Gillam will run a mixed media workshop. Currently on display at Nest is a group exhibition entitled Blue Energy. Exhibiting artists are Karen Hick, Ric Burkitt, Rachel Gillam, Stacy Gardell, Gale Mason, Carolyn Francis and Ben Sherar.

Councillor’s Column Many residents will be aware that the Darlington Hall accessibility upgrade will now not occur during the January - April 17 period as initially proposed. This was primarily due to the tender prices for the upgrade being significantly higher than anticipated. Council has directed that a report be developed and presented on required and desirable elements to be included in the Darlington Hall accessibility upgrade project before the tender is re-advertised. The report will determine if the project can be delivered at a lower building cost whilst still meeting accessibility outcomes and the Building Code of Australia requirements. This is clearly a major disruption for hall users but I believe Council made the correct decision in not ‘proceeding at any cost’.

The comments period for the Helena Valley Urban Expansion Strategy has now closed. Although Council is not yet privy to the comments made by the public in connection with this strategy, in my meetings with residents the following themes are evident - high housing density, a lack of trees and parts of Helena Valley Road widening to four lanes. The final proposal presented to Council should be around mid 2017.

equivalent to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). My motion called for two budgets to be presented so that Councillors and the community could see the impact that linking rates to CPI would have on services delivered by the Shire. Although Council would not be bound to accept the CPI linked budget (not least because the community may not have accepted such deep cuts to Shire services), I believed it would at least have introduced the cost of living centrally into our rates setting strategy. Ultimately the motion was lost which means the issue of rates consuming more and more of a household budget is extant.

Finally, the Boya Hub is now open! Although the official opening will occur on the 8 March to coincide with International Women’s Day, the Hub is already a hive of activity. Regular classes are occurring, private event bookings are strong and there has been a spike in library memberships.

Cr James Martin The views and opinions expressed are my own and may not represent to views or opinions of Mundaring Shire Council.

Mundaring Shire South Ward Councillors: Cr Trish Cook 040 9479 551 Cr David Lavell 9299 7420 Cr James Martin 0402 847 780

At the last meeting of Council, I proposed a motion that would introduce the concept of increasing rates by an amount

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)

People who regularly walk through the Station Reserve will notice that FODS are not having a well deserved break. Once a fortnight a roster of 3 members get up early and are on the Reserve at 7 a.m. watering all those newly planted seedlings, which can be identified by their green plastic surrounds.

While two are watering the third person rakes paths, picks up fallen branches, checks for rubbish and makes sure the area is looking good for the steady stream of Sunday cyclists and walkers.

After Easter FODS hope community groups and the local schools will offer help for a couple of hours on one winter working Sunday. If a group want to 'Adopt-a-spot' to look after, we are happy to work with them at a time of their choosing.

The Reserve should continue to be a Community effort. The Glen Road end of the Reserve looks good. We'd now like to win the war on weeds along the Darlington Road side.

When you see us working, stop and have a chat. We love hearing your suggestions and positive feedback. We'd love it even more if you joined us.

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Darlington Review - March 2017

Darlington Netball Club Hi all, Well it has been a busy last month for us all, getting ready for first days of school, then swimming lessons, mixed with parent meetings and timetables, let’s hope it now calms down and we can relax a bit, well at least until just before the netball season starts!

This year we have online registration!!

Registrations are now electronic and if you are a current member you should have received an email explaining how to register for this year.

IF you do not wish to play netball with Darlington this year, please let me know so I don’t bombard you with useless emails and so that I can remove your name from our records and email list.

If you or your child are thinking of playing or coaching Netball this year?

Please search on the internet for MyNetball and then enter Darlington Netball Club Any enquires or problems with registration please do not hesitate to contact Amanda on dandamoore@hotmail.com We also have a Facebook page which is a perfect place to clarify and share relevant information about fixtures, events and meetings.

Still looking for any Historical information?

A few years ago, we celebrated our 50th anniversary, but do not have much documented about the origins and early years.

If anyone can help fill in some of the years we would be most grateful.

Calling all Sponsors!!!

We are still looking for any new sponsors, so if you would like free advertising on our new shirts don’t hesitate to contact Amanda on dandamoore@hotmail.com and she will point you in the right direction.

Darlington Netball Club is always happy to enrol new players (aged 7-18 years) and provide amazing support to our coaches.

Interested new players will be able to register from 1st March and will be waitlisted and notified as to whether there is space in the requested age group All our club games are played on Saturdays at Mundaring Netball courts, and training is organised by the team coach usually after school during the week

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Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association DRRA held its first meeting for 2017 on 7th February and it was good to welcome back the long term staunch supporters and some new faces. As DRRA doesn’t have a President or Vice President, committee members are taking it in turn to chair the meetings and Michael Jones’ experience ensured this meeting was run smoothly.

DRRA’s response to the draft Helena Valley Urban Expansion Strategy focusses on protection of wildlife corridors, watercourses and wetlands; the need for a proper recreation area which allows for sporting activities; the need for a cycle path on Helena Valley Rd; and concerns about increasing traffic though Darlington caused by changes to Scott St.

A couple of items ongoing from 2016 were discussed: the hall upgrade is on hold while the Shire reviews the project; and the Shire has finalised plans for road improvements on Pine Tce a DRRA sub committee negotiated some changes and we are grateful for their work.

It is an ongoing concern that Darlington is increasingly becoming a shortcut to Roe and Great Eastern Highways. It’s narrow winding roads are not at all suited for a heavier traffic load. With this in mind, Poul Dahl is keen to start a dialogue with Darlington and the Shire on road use. Watch this space for more information as the project gets underway.

The proposed Optus telecommunications tower adjacent to the sub station on Victor Rd was generally supported as it will improve mobile reception in that part of Darlington although DRRA has asked for plantings around the perimeter fence to reduce visual impact at ground level . Undoubtedly residents in Victor Road, Maslin Crescent and Kookaburra Place will have concerns about the visual impact of a 35 metre tower.

And on the subject of road use, the concomitant concern is speeding, particularly on Darlington and Coulston Rds. Grant Butler will re-visit previous DRRA submissions on this issue with the aim that this time we will actually get some speed mitigation measures in place.

NEXT MEETING: 7TH MARCH, 7.30 PM AT THE LESSER HALL

Mundaring Weir Gallery This month we are featuring some of the jewellery, these are handmade pieces and are good quality.

A few of our members contribute jewellery to our range of gift lines and not all can be in this copy of the Review… so you need to pop out to the Gallery to see for yourself. Bring your credit card (or cash) as I am sure you could find something to your taste.

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We have a lovely corner of antiques and collectables to start you on reminiscing or to purchase a really special item.

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If you are an artisan and wishing to sell your work, make enquiries and there could be spot for you. Anyone wishing to join MUST be prepared to roster when required.

We have a silversmith, all sorts of bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces, brooches and also a good range of antique/vintage pieces.

Our normal range of beautiful art and craft has something for every age group, so come along and buy a gift for someone special or for yourself.

We have a good range of honey, jams, pickles and oils, too, all produced locally.

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Step on to the Mundaring Christian College Primary campus on the first day of any new term and you will be astounded by the fun and joy you’ll see. You see, the first day of the new year and every new term is called ‘WOW day’ and is purposefully designed to set the scene for school life.

In addition to dressing-up (to set the scene and create expectations), our students spend the day collaborating, experimenting, sharing, researching, partnering, exploring and investigating. WOW activities include lots of exciting things such as science experiments (with amazing results), treasure hunting, solving a pretend crime, Kahoot quizzes, bush walks and construction challenges.

Mrs. Antoinette Wilson, Primary Coordinator, shares excitedly about the College’s unique approach: Why WOW days We know that many students can’t wait to see their friends after a holiday break. However, we also know that some students don’t look forward to the start of a term and that these days might even cause anxiety. This could be for a variety of reasons ranging from the unknown of the New Year, a new teacher, and even a new environment to worrying about coping with new learning and new and higher expectations.

Upon hearing such stories, our Principal, Mr. Rod McNeill, challenged each teacher to present the classroom as a fun environment, in keeping with our curriculum themes for the upcoming term.

The excitement builds…

The students receive a personal letter from their teacher a week or two before the term starts. The letter might reveal the theme, or just have instructions about what to dress up in or

Past WOW day themes have included; mad scientists, pirates, Inventors, bush rangers, explorers, under the sea, movie magic, a party, a formal dinner and a ‘who-dunnit’ theme, based on a murder mystery.

Learning through fun The idea behind WOW days is that they absolutely still present as a learning environment. We believe in a cross-curricular integration approach. The themes present learning areas as opportunities for authentic investigation, problem solving and learning for a purpose. The WOW-days open up possible lines for investigation, research and development.

Our students arrive with enthusiasm and leave with a smile.

Parents and students alike agree that these days make for a wonderful start to the new year or term, making our College a good place to be!

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Mundaring Arts Centre

Above: Detail of Expandable Painting (No. 1), 2009, acrylic on acrylic panels, in artist’s studio, courtesy the artist.

FLOATING MARKS | DRAGICA MILUNOVIC 24 March – 30 April 2017 Creating a sense of infinite space with the application of small, layered marks of paint, Dragica Milunovic’s works transport the viewer through the use of multiplication and reduction, transparency and reflection.

These optical impressions imbue a sense of weightlessness on the canvas and threedimensional acrylic surfaces in Milunovic’s solo exhibition Floating Marks, held at Mundaring Arts Centre from 24 March to 30 April 2017.

Dragica Milunovic is a Western Australian contemporary painter whose artistic practice is inspired by the abstract minimalist artworks of Kazimir Malevich and Yayoi Kusama. Milunovic obtained a Master of Art (Visual Arts) from Curtin University of Technology in 2007. She has exhibited in over 17 solo exhibitions in Australia and almost 70 group shows nationally and internationally.

Milunovic’s works are represented in public and private art collections including Central Metropolitan TAFE, Perth, and the City of Wanneroo Collection.

The marks in Milunovic’s works are painted one by one using a small brush. When first applied, she explains, “the tension between the negative space and the positive space is enormous”, giving each small mark a monumental significance. The mark making process is repeated over and over, sometimes for a period of years, until the appropriate sense of depth is achieved.

Milunovic recalls a childhood spent making marks. Born in Yugoslavia in 1948, a place and time in which creating art was not considered a worthwhile profession, nor were pencils and paper readily available. “My mother could only afford an exercise book for school and if I used it for drawing I was punished,” she recalls. To satisfy her need to create, Milunovic took her creativity to the streets; when, after a heavy downpour, dust settled across the brick paving of the village, she would draw in it with a stick or her fingers.

In the winter months she would do the same with snow, relishing in the boundless space available for her to draw.

Today, the desire to create art on a large scale is evident in her works. Expandable Painting is a three-dimensional piece on 75 stacked acrylic panels; the assembled work measures over two meters in length. This work demonstrates Milunvoic’s creative preoccupation with materiality, scale and colour. The work is ever-changing, constantly affected by shifts in light and perspective.

Milunovic sites climbing Mount Everest several years ago as pivotal in her understanding of the importance of scale.

“The view from Everest at 5,000 meters altitude gave me a different perspective of how small dots of vegetation, rocks, mountains in the distance, and constantly changing light create a magnificent environment. […] humans on the slopes of the mountain became so insignificant in this vast space.”

Floating Marks opens at 7pm Friday 24 March in Mundaring Arts Centre’s Gallery 1 space.

The artist will host an informal discussion and afternoon tea in the gallery on the final day of the exhibition, Sunday 30 April, from 1pm. The Gurawu Collection | Yamaji Artists, an exhibition celebrating the wildflower stories and landscapes of the Yamaji region in Midwest WA, will be on display in the adjoining exhibition space, Gallery 2, also from 24 March to 30 April 2017.

Mundaring Arts Centre is located at 7190 Great Eastern Highway. Entry is free and the Shop and Gallery are open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am – 3pm. For more information on our upcoming exhibitions please visit http://www.mundaringartscentre.com.au/

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Darlington Review - March 2017

Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade •

Remember, 000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire & smoke sightings. The ComCen will page our members who are on duty.

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

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Next Brigade meeting: Tuesday, March 14th 2017, at the Darlington Fire Station.

Fortunately again this season, there has only been a small number of fires in the Darlington area so far this summer, but other districts in the metropolitan area and around the State haven’t been so lucky. Unfortunately there is no predicting where a fire will start so preparedness and vigilance are paramount. So what can you as individuals do? Firstly, prepare your own property by maintaining fire breaks, trimming trees (including removing lower branches), removing leaf litter, creating a 20m protection zone around buildings and cleaning out gutters. Secondly, encourage your neighbours to do the same and consider joining, or starting, a Bushfire Ready group in your street. Immediately report any signs of smoke or fire to 000 and record and report any suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Recently, some of our brigade members that live in the Darlington area have noticed that fire breaks and access tracks through bush areas are being blocked with boulders, tree stumps and the like. Whilst we appreciate that reckless 4wd and trail bike use damages the environment and causes a nuisance; these track also provide vital access for emergency services.

Unauthorised blocking of tracks could prevent timely access during an emergency to protect life and/or property, or cause injury to emergency personnel trying to clear the obstruction.

If you have concerns about unauthorised track usage please contact the Shire of Mundaring or the Department of Parks & Wildlife to discuss management options.

All too often the cause of fires is a discarded cigarette butt.

Discarding cigarette butts is not only an offence; it has the real potential to cause damage, loss of property and loss of life. Help minimise the likelihood of fires by disposing of cigarette butts responsibly and encouraging others do the same.

Ensure your butt is fully extinguished b e f o r e disposing of it and never throw a cigarette butt from a moving car.

Careless disposal of cigarette butts contravenes the Litter Act, the Road Traffic Code, and the Bushfire Act (penalty: $200).

In particular, during a Total Fire Ban any person who disposes of burning tobacco, or a burning cigarette, cigar or match in circumstances that is likely to set fire to the bush; including by throwing it from a vehicle, could face a fine of $25,000 and/or 12 months jail. If you see someone carelessly dispose of a cigarette you can report the offence to Keep Australia Beautiful WA. Many members of the community are now using social media to get information on fires, from several different community Facebook pages and groups, spread throughout the metropolitan area. Most local volunteer bush fire brigades also have public Facebook pages or groups. Whilst social media sites often provide quick updates and eye witness information, please be mindful that they are not always accurate and may offer conflicting, misleading or completely false information.

Whilst some contributors may be “in the know”, or may provide first-hand knowledge, DFES states it “does not recommend that users rely solely on any single source for alert and warning information… Users are encouraged to monitor other live sources to ensure that they have received the most up to date information.” As well as the new website www.emergency. wa.gov.au, DFES also provide a Twitter feed that disseminates Alerts and Warnings, Fire Danger Ratings, Total Fire Bans and Media Releases (http://twitter.com/dfes_wa) (@DFES_WA).

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Darlington Review - March 2017

Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre Special Guest Writers Visit the Hills

The not-for-profit KSP Writers’ Centre in Greenmount offers many activities and development services for writers, one of the most popular being the residency and retreats program. With three self-contained Jarrah cabins on-site, writers from all over the country come to KSP to write, contemplate ideas, and be inspired by the former home of Katharine Susannah Prichard, notable Australian author.

In 2017, KSP has launched a new tier to this program. In addition to the more established Writers-in-Residence, the Centre will also host thirteen Fellows, who are a talented group of dedicated aspiring writers.

KSP’s comprehensive line-up of Writers-in-Residence and Fellowship recipients means that the Centre will be buzzing with special guests this year, and our local community has the unique opportunity to meet and learn from these talented artists. Keep an eye on Boya and Mundaring libraries as many of our writers will be offering a free author talk this year. The writers will also host workshops and feature at social events at the Centre, so be sure to check out our website for details or pop in to KSP to collect an events calendar.

KSP’s March guests are offering the following events:

Reaching Your Reader Workshop

Saturday 11 March, 10.00-11.30am This workshop will take place during the regular session of KSP’s Past Tense Social History Writing Group, and will mainly focus on the genre of social history writing. This includes memoir, life story, biography, family history and subjects of historical interest. We will look at the strategies writers can use to engage their readers and keep faith in the relationship between the two. Please bring along the first paragraph or beginning sentences of a piece of your writing to share and discuss. $5 members/$12 others; no bookings necessary, pay cash on entry.

KSP Sunday Session with Local Poet Renee Pettitt-Schipp Sunday 26 March, 4.00-5.30pm This special event will feature poetry on the verandah and a glass of red from Lion Mill Winery. In the past five years, Renee has been shortlisted for the Dorothy Hewett manuscript prize, ACU literature prize, KSP poetry award, WAPI Love Poetry Prize, Trudy Graham Biennial Literary Award, and she has both won and been highly commended in the Ethel Webb Bundell prize for poetry. Renee is currently completing her PhD in Creative Writing through Curtin University. $5 members/$10 others; book online or pay cash on entry.

For more details please visit the KSP website www.kspwriterscentre.com or phone the office 08 9294 1872.

Darlington Bushfire Ready What a weather start to the new y e a r… … … … . h o t sunny conditions……. rain and lots of it……hot and sunny once again. Obviously the one item which benefits from all of this is weed growth and therefore more fuel for that fire when it occurs.

Residents need to stay vigilant with their properties and keep that 20 mtr zone around their homes for added protection.

Certainly on recent footage of the Canberra fires those homes which had that protection were saved, whilst others unfortunately were burnt to the ground.

Evaporative air conditioner filter pads made from cellulose material are a potential source of fuel for travelling embers.

If air conditioners draw in embers and the filter pads ignite, the unit may collapse into the roof and the fi re may spread throughout the house To prevent embers entering your evaporative air conditioning unit and to protect your home from the effect of bushfires, DFES recommends that you install ember protection screens.

There are a number of suppliers available on the net to source from, but make sure they are approved to carry out this task Colin James BRG Coordinator ……ph 62980836

One of the greatest threats is also evaporative air conditioners and DFES certainly recommend that ember screens be installed on them, as noted below.

If you live near bushland and have a roof mounted evaporative air conditioning unit, your home may be at risk from bushfire ember attack.

Burning embers from bushfires can travel relatively long distances from the actual fire through the air. If the embers land on or near your home and there is fuel available to burn, they can start a fire. Embers can get into your house through gaps (greater than 2 mm) in the roof, walls, windows, doors and evaporative air conditioning units.

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Darlington Review - March 2017

1st Darlington Scout Group The year has commenced well for all of our Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts & Venturers. Recently a combined night for all sections was held at Darlington Oval to celebrate Founders Day (22nd of February). While celebrating the vision of our Scouting Founder we were able to look forward to the future with the ‘investment’ of new youth members along with our newest trained Cub leader – Michael Everett. It was also wonderful to see a number of our long time members’ transition to the next age group with a ‘linking ceremony’. We would also like to welcome Anthony Tarkka to our Cub Scout team. Anthony will be completing his training during 2017.

The scouting movement has an incredible history and has been operating across the world for over 100 years. In 1907 Lord Baden Powell (BP) held the first experimental Scout camp on Brownsea Island, off the coast of the United Kingdom. He went on to write ‘Scouting for Boys’ and the movement rapidly expanded from then on. Scouting commenced in Australia in 1908 and on the 31st of July 1923 the first meeting of the 9th (Darlington) WA Troop was held at the Darlington Hall.

Our current hall, located in Glen Road, was built in 1957 and is named after a lady Kathleen Skipsey who was involved with

Guides in the District. While there have been a number of changes to Scouting over time, like opening up the movement to girls in Australia in 1990, many of BP’s ideals and values continue to be reflected through the Scouting program today.

We would like to express our thanks to the Shire of Mundaring with the recent award of a $500 community quick grant. These funds will be used to buy much needed shelters and tents for our recently opened Venturer Scout section for 15-17 year olds, as well as by other sections of the group.

We currently have a number of opportunities for new members (Both youth and suitable leaders/adult supporters) to come along and join our group. New members can attend for up to 3 weeks before getting uniforms and paying membership fees.

The scouting program provides a wide variety of activities and challenges for young people to gain confidence, experience new adventures and make new friends. Our Joey Scout program for 6-8 years old boys and girls provides an excellent introduction to scouting. The Joey Scout theme is based around helping other people, caring for the environment and the wonders of the Australian bush.

Joey Scouts: Aged 6 to 8. Monday nights 5:00pm to 6:00pm; Cub Scouts: Ages 8 to 10.5/11. 2 Packs. Monday nights 6:15pm to 7:45pm; Wednesday nights 6:15pm to 7:45pm; Scouts: Ages 11 – 14.5. Thursday nights 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Venturers: Ages 14.5 to 18 Thursday nights 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

For further information please contact our Group Leader – Glen Stenton scoutingindarlington@gmail.com

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Darlington Review - March 2017

Darlington Theatre Players Inc. GENTLEMEN INCORPORATED, the first production in 2017, is still showing at Marloo Theatre for a few more days so hurry and book your seats with Gwyne on 92551783 or trybooking.com/NPXW. Tix from $16 to $22. The show contains mild adult themes. (24 Feb – 11 March) Damien runs a self-styled escort business for professional women.

A friend turns up and agrees to help with the busy schedule.

Friend’s mother then becomes involved and his girlfriend becomes dissatisfied with their relationship. Then Damien realises he rather likes friend’s mother … and it just gets worse!

The second 2017 production will be the adult content classic, WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

by Edward Albee.

Directed by Brendan Tobin Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – Synopsis.

George and Martha stumble home from a faculty party at the university where George teaches.

Right away we get the sense that they're not the happiest couple in the world – in fact they seem to be rather bitter. Martha informs her husband that a young couple, Nick and Honey, are coming over for a few after party drinks. The doorbell chimes and the scene is set for alcohol, agony, and some serious emotional devastation.

The production is open for bookings. Please contact or trybooking.com/OIXS Tix $18 to $22. (28 April – 13 May)

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This month the speakers Circle features Simone van Hatten from shut the Gate alliance will talk (against) the project to commence Gas fracking in the hills.

Come and enjoy catching up or meeting new friends at the Hub of the Hills

Come and listen and then enjoy refreshments.

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This is an Active Ageing Project proudly sponsored by Shire of Mundaring and hosted by Mundaring Community Men’s Shed

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Helena College International Baccalaureate School At Helena College, we know how important it is to choose the right school for each child. We want to help families find out as much as they can, giving an experience of our school values and culture before they make that vital decision.

INFORMATION FORUM – YEAR 5/6 That’s why we are holding an Information Forum on Thursday, 16 March about our two main entry points, Year 5 and Year 6. The event will run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

First, teachers and curriculum specialists, as well as current students and parents, will talk about the educational, and social experiences for students in these two years. Then parents will have the chance to ask us anything, in a Question and Answer session.

We welcome parents to come along just to find out more – there will be no pressure to register or make other decisions. It doesn't matter how young your children are - it’s never too early to be fully informed.

Helena College is a fully independent school with no religious affiliations. We have a longstanding reputation as a high quality, coeducational school.

The Darlington Campus (Kindy to Year 5) has 183 students, and the Glen Forrest Campus (Years 6-12) has 599 students.

With the feel of a small school, the College still offers diverse and exciting opportunities at each year level, culminating in a broad range of WACE subjects for Years 11-12.

MING FUN The start of the school year is also the time for swimming lessons and inter-house carnivals. Our Darlington Campus students from Years 1-5 had a mixed bag of weather over two weeks of lessons at Bilgoman Pool, but they still managed to turn up each day with bright and enthusiastic smiles.

There was enthusiasm too from Glen Forrest Campus students (Years 6-12) who joined Mr Phipps at the pool bright and early twice a week for swim squad. College buses brought the students to school after training, for a healthy (free) breakfast in the canteen.

We welcome you to call our Registrar on 9298 9100 to book for the Forum, or to find out more.

YEAR 11 CAMP Camps are an integral part of Helena’s educational experience, involving all students from Pre-primary to Year 12. Our Year 11s started 2017 with five days in Margaret River.

The camp is to prepare students for the journey through the final two years of school. It included abseiling, climbing and rafting, as well as more contemplative activities that encourage students to slow down and relax. There is evidence that achievement is related to selfesteem, interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team – these activities strengthen core aspects of individual growth.

This camp is a significant event for our Year 11 students, as they move into their WACE courses and take on leadership roles within the College. Many declared this to be their best camp ever.

TWO WEEKS, TWO DRAMA PRODUCTIONS Our Drama Department is humming with activity as Upper School students rehearse for their performances in March.

Year 12 will present Freakshow – an original production devised and produced by the students– while Year 11s will perform scenes from A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams.

Both shows are open to the public but due to the challenging content, Freakshow is suitable for 13 years and older, and Streetcar for 15 years plus. Bookings are through the Tour and Event Bookings button on the College homepage.

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Darlington Review - March 2017

Soroptimist International of Helena Dates for the year March 8th :we will be assisting in a small way with the opening of Boya Community centre As mentioned in the notes last month, plans are being made for 2017.

Allthough Val Ludemann expected to retire after 31 years with the club, she has reconsidered, which we are very happy about. We are also very happy to welcome three prospective members to our dinner meeting, when the guest speaker will be talking about her recent volunteering in Thailand.

As promised we have presented cheques to Swan View High School students and CareBears to the children’s ward at St John of God Public Hospital, Midland. These presentations are appreciated by the recipients and therefore very rewarding to our club members.

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May 5th - International Midwives Day afternoon tea at St John of God Public Hospital, Midland May 23rd - Morning tea and sing a long at Yallambee Aged Care, Mundaring June

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Fashion Parade and luncheon at Lesmurdie

The club welcomes new members and hope that any ladies who wish to make a difference to the lives of women and girls please contact Robyn Cain 08 92988593 or 0417 179 761. Or check on our website: www.siswp.org/Helena-Inc/ or follow us on Facebook at Soroptimist International of Helena.

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Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc Darlington Guest Houses – a talk by Lyn Myles Darlington has a long history of providing accommodation for Perth residents seeking a holiday in the relaxing Hills’ environment.

While guest houses such as ‘Leithdale’ and ‘Dalry Lodge’ are known to many locals, other types of holiday accommodation were also available throughout the 20th century.

In the early 1940s Llewellyn (Wally) and Ngaire Griffiths built five holiday cabins on their property, ‘Glen Doone’, on Victor Road in Darlington (see attached photo). Advertised in The West Australian for twenty-five shillings a week, the cabins contained, ‘two rooms, bathroom, verandah, light, all cons’, and were a mile from Darlington train station, a very important consideration before the dominance of the motor-car. In the 1960s, later owners of the property added a 10-berth caravan park for holiday-makers.

In 1973 ‘Glen Doone’, was sold to a property developer. The cabins were demolished and the caravan park closed, even though the anticipated development did not proceed. Much of the property is now back in private hands, and its current owner has had an intriguing time piecing together the holiday history of ‘Glen Doone’.

Lyn Myles of the Darlington History Group has researched the fascinating histories of many of Darlington’s holiday places; as well as the stories of their owners. Lyn is our first guest speaker for 2017 and everyone is welcome to attend her talk at 2pm on Saturday the 18th of March, in the Mundaring District Museum. This talk supports our current temporary museum exhibition, ‘A Place to Stay: Accommodation in the Hills’. The museum is located in the old Mundaring School House, on Great Eastern Highway in Mundaring. It is open 7 days a week. For more information phone 9295 0540 or email mhhs@iinet.net.au .

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Darlington Review - March 2017

Darlington History Group Approximately 16% that’s how much of 2017 has galloped pst by the time that you get to read this report! Christmas may be just a memory, but not far down the track will be easter with all its traditional celebrations.

Before that, though, an interesting event will be occurring for Group members and the public at large. As mentioned in the previous issue of the Review, our Guest Speaker on 8th March will be Russell Thom, his topic being “Insight into Some Ancient Villages of China” Russell will be speaking from first-hand experience, having visited them recently. It should be a fascinating discourse.

of historical items which were held over the past several years.

Plans and discussions are also afoot (quite literally) for some daytime walking and driving events as ‘add-ons’ to talks held previously or to come in our calendar. One of these will be a hike down the walk trail from Darlington to Bellevue, noting the sites of historical significance from the time when this was the route for the railway through Darlington and beyond....

Hopefully another will be a car convoy to York via St Ronan’s Well, the subject of one of Dr Fiona Bush’s talks to us last year. Then in York we will visit the places of historic interest mentioned in Arlene Collings’ and Kenneth Irwin’s book, “York in Ink”. So keep your eyes open for further information on these events in the coming editions of the Review.

BUT .....

We wish to correct an error in February issue of the Review which stated in the REMINDERS section that the date of his talk would be 17th March. NOT SO! PLEASE NOTE, WEDNESDAY 8TH MARCH. April’s General Meeting will have an Anzac theme, this time a floral one as our Chairperson Val Shiell, talks about the Anzac Roses, many of which are planted in Guildford. An enjoyable ‘add-on’ to this talk will be a walk around Guildford later in April to view and learn about the ‘red poppy’ homes from whence came so many servicemen to travel to the arenas of war between 1914-1918.

And in May we will be entertained by a trio of past and present Darlington luminaries, Rob Heyner, Richard Woldendorp and Iain Martin. Iain will use his skills as an interviewer to probe the early lives of Rob and Richard and the reason/s for their choice of Darlington in which to settle. Hopefully this will be the first in a series of annual events under the umbrella of “Why Darlington?”. This will make a change from our “Show and Tell”

It was indeed, exciting to note the turning of the first sod for the new Sports Pavilion. Congratulations to all those who planned and persevered over an extended period of time to design and raise funds for this undertaking. The DHG was one of the many contributors to this so worthy cause. Well done, all!

Cheers for now!

Judi Bracks, Publicity Officer REMINDERS: Wednesday 8th March, General Meeting, Lesser Hall, Darlington, 7.30 pm

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Darlington Review - March 2017

Ken Wyatt Minister for Aged Care, Minister for Indigenous Health - Federal Member for Hasluck It has been a great honour and privilege to have been asked by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to serve as Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health.

I am thrilled that the importance of Aged Care has been recognised by the Prime Minister having elevated to its own Ministry and I am honoured to be serving as the Minister responsible for such an important portfolio.

Our government is committed to giving people greater choice and more flexibility when it comes to aged care. We are putting in place real, meaningful and sustainable reform that puts the consumer in control of their journey.

Consultation with the sector has been a feature of aged care

reform up until now and I will ensure consultation with the sector will continue to be a cornerstone for initiatives in this area.

Being the Minister for Indigenous Health is a newly created role for which I am very grateful, the health outcomes of Indigenous Australians are of paramount importance to me.

I am humbled by the opportunity to be the first Indigenous person to be appointed to the Commonwealth Ministry.

I want to boost access to GPs and primary health care for indigenous Australians, with maternal and child health a top priority.

I want to sincerely thank the residents of Darlington and the electorate of Hasluck for giving me this enormous opportunity, not just as your representative, but to also serve the nation in two crucial portfolios. I am incredibly grateful for your support and humbled by your trust in me as your local representative.

I look forward to continuing to meet with Darlington residents to hear your concerns and to discuss ways in which we can together make our community an even better place to live.

The Garrick Theatre When the Garrick Theatre brings Cinderella. A Fairytale to the stage this month don’t expect the Disney version.

Award-winning director Robert Whitehead said audiences could expect a much darker version of the classic tale.

“When Ella’s mother dies, she is brought up by her devoted and loving father who teaches her the names and calls of the woodland birds that surround their home,” he said.

“But when her father marries again, Ella’s peaceful life is turned upside down by a host of new and unpleasant relations.

“It appears her only allies are the feathered friends who roost in the trees, but they are no ordinary birds.”

“It’s about a child losing a beloved parent and having to endure terrible suffering. It’s about grief, parental love, parental cruelty, sibling rivalry, jealousy, isolation, revenge, survival, falling in love and of course – magic.

“In fact what appears to be a very simple tale, actually addresses fundamental questions about what it is to be human.

“The birds in the play are inherently benevolent and Ella, having grown up with a love of the birds and the forest, finds the birds rewarding her love when she needs help.

“The birds maintain a subtle presence throughout the play and a create a counterpoint to the unfolding drama of the humans.”

Mr Whitehead said this classic tale of fortunes reversed won a 2014 Off West End Award and was nominated for a 2013 Olivier Award.

“The writer Sally Cookson says she chose the Grimm Brothers version as a starting point because it is less syrupy and sentimental than Charles Perrault’s which Walt Disney used for his 1950’s film,” he said.

“It feels more like a folk tale that has come from the oral tradition, earthy and simple.

“Neither does it shy away from the darker elements of the story which are intriguing.

“It is interesting to remember that fairy tales were not originally intended for children but as entertainment and morality tales for adults.”

Mr Whitehead said Cinderella’s enduring appeal was the fact that it is a story about family and growing up, which is something we all share.

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Darlington Review - March 2017

Darlington Arts Festival The Darlington Arts Festival without Open Art? It’s a real possibility.

The DAF AGM on 13th February, while much better attended than last year, was a mixture of good news and disappointment. Peter Nicholls has been reelected as President, Ron Stuurstraat will continue as Treasurer until a replacement is found and Chris Pemberton is Secretary.

We are very grateful to those who are not continuing - Geoff Barker, Ron Stuurstraat and Brendon Thompson - for their commitment which together adds up to quite a few decades.

We will miss them. Our thanks also to Kell Barnes and Louise Denham for their work in coordinating Open Art and Stalls.

The good news is that most of the team will stay on, Brendon has a team to replace himself and Louise, and Colette Murray joins us to look after the website.

The bad news is that without a coordinator (and a couple of assistants) for Open Art and without a coordinator for Sponsorships/Donations, the future of the festival looks bleak.

Both are critical positions.

Open Art is such a great opportunity for local artists to showcase their skill but to mount a successful exhibition requires proper management.

The festival is a costly venture, totally dependent on sponsorships and donations for the income needed to run it.

That won’t happen unless someone coordinates and manages fundraising.

So it’s over to you Darlington.

Anyone interested is welcome to contact Chris Pemberton on 92520154 for more information.

Darlington Family Playgroup It’s been a mixed bag of late. Rain and storms one week and heat and humidity the next but nothing dampens our spirit at playgroup! We congregated inside and made dens with sheets, played shop and made doily angels at the craft table. We got wet and had fun at the water table to cool down too. Whatever your passions, there’s an activity for everyone at Darlington Family Playgroup.

With the New Year, we’ve said an emotional farewell to some of our oldest and dearest members whose youngest children have now started full time school. We’ve also welcomed some new family members and expect that their time at playgroup will be just as fun and memorable.

You’re sure to enjoy exploring and playing here with your little one. We also tuck into to a delicious morning tea altogether at our outdoor table setting.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to the Mundaring Shire for providing us with a grant enabling us to add security and better viewing to our outside play area. A new grill security door with toughen mesh was installed, replacing the existing fly screen to the side door of the Playgroup building.

It’s lovely to watch the children playing from inside with the added bonus of a fresh breeze through the building.

Playgroup runs sessions each weekday morning 9:30-11:30am and some afternoons too. We welcome children from new-born to school age and during the holidays you’re welcome to bring along the siblings too. You’ll find families of different ages on different days so do get in touch. Guests can enjoy two complimentary sessions. Come and check us out.

For current session availability please call 9299 6396 or email darlingtonfamilyplaygroup@hotmail.com We’re on facebook too: darlingtonfamilyplaygroup, W.A.

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Shire of Mundaring Library Service Katharine Susannah Prichard (Boya) Library Opens The much anticipated new library opened on Monday 6 February 2017. There was great community excitement on the day, with some very happy children being the first in through the doors. More than 850 people visited the new library on opening day, and the general feeling was very positive as people commented on the space, ambience, and amenities of the library and community centre.

Competitions, giveaways, face painting and balloons added to the celebrations on the day. Community groups are already making use of the meeting rooms, students can be seen studying in the ‘pods’, and the collaborative spaces are also proving popular.

60 babies, toddlers and children enjoyed the first Story Time and Baby Rhyme Time at the new library on Friday 10 February. Baby Rhyme Time is on at 9.30am and Story Time at 10.30am during school terms at KSP Library (Boya).

The Boya Community Centre will be officially opened at 10.30am on Wednesday 8 .

Twilight Market Book Sale @ Mundaring Library book sales continue to prove popular with over 350 people attending Mundaring Library’s book sale at the Twilight Markets on 11 February. The library opened from 5pm to 7.30pm, offering all the usual library services as well as the book sale.

Alison Sampson @ Mundaring Library Alison Sampson, (pictured right) author of ‘Shards of Ice: the True Story of a Meth Addict and Murder”, gave the libraries’ first author talk for 2017. Library Manager, Helen McKissock, “interviewed” Alison before an engaged audience. The opportunity to ask questions was eagerly taken up by members of the audience who asked lots of questions about the inspiration for the book and the writing process.

School Holiday Activities - pictured below 80 children had lots of fun creating beautiful designs on calico library bags during four sessions at Mundaring in the school holidays. These events are always popular, and parents expressed their delight in being able to bring their children to an activity which was enjoyable and in which children were able to employ their creativity in a hands-on event.

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John Day, Member for Kalamunda Minister for Health; Culture and the Arts State Election With the WA State election fully underway, I was delighted to have former Prime Minister John Howard visit the Kalamunda electorate recently.

Together with our Federal Parliamentary representative, Ken Wyatt, I hosted a morning tea which was filled to capacity.

Although there was only a few days’ notice, there was a great deal of interest and we could have filled the large venue two or three times over. One special aspect of John Howard’s visit was the attendance

by Year 12 Political and Legal Studies students from Helena College.

One of the numerous subjects Mr Howard spoke about in his address was the virtues of stable and well considered government – something I believe we have had in WA over the last eight years and which I am keen to continue to contribute to if re-elected. Of course,

there are many significant challenges to address, but I do know from the inside that we have been very conscious to be fair and measured in our decisions.

Darlington Pavilion Project During an election period it is natural that members of the community are keen to be aware of our plans for the future, on both State-wide and local levels.

I have been very conscious of the aspirations of the Darlington community, and the Darlington Sports and Recreation Association, led by Geoff Barker, for the Darlington Pavilion project to get underway and was pleased to attend the “Turning of a First Sod” event at the Oval last month. As was explained by Geoff, the fundraising for this community led project is close to being completed, but still has a little way to go.

I am delighted to advise that I have obtained a commitment that if the Liberal government is re-elected, $75,000 will be contributed towards the project. This is in addition to the $275,000 Lotterywest grant which was provided last year, and will mean the project can go ahead with full confidence.

For further information on these or any other State government related issues, please call me on 9293 4747 or email john.day@mp.wa.gov.au

Darlington United Church Cnr Darlington Rd and Allestree Rd, Darlington This morning in the service at DUC we had a thought provoking message about the tongue. No, it wasn’t a lesson in anatomy, but a talk about the words we speak and the effect they can have on others. The tongue of course is essential for speech and the Bible has several references to the tongue in relation to speech. In James 3 it is used as a metaphor for the words we say. Although it is a small part of the body, the way we use it when speaking has a huge effect on our relationships with others. The tongue can be used to praise God (James 3: 9a) and others, but also to curse people (James 3: 9b). It is likened to a fire that starts from a small spark, but soon became a raging forest fire. One of example of this is when rumors are spread.

They start with one person sharing something (often negative or untrue) about someone else. That person share the rumor it with someone, who shares it with someone, who shares it with someone...

It goes around the community, having usually been embellished along the way. The person who is victim of the rumor then has a hard time, if it is untrue, of convincing people otherwise.

The tongue can also be used to encourage, to build people up, to spread truth, to give advice, to comfort and to offer forgiveness.

The second part of Proverbs 12: 18 says, “but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” How true. We have hopefully been blessed by the words of others. Those who offer words to encourage us when we are down, build us up with genuine praise, comfort us in times of loss and forgive us when we have wronged them. The words “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you”, I think are some of the most powerful in the English language. How many relationships would be reconciled if more people used these words.

I’m imagine all of us have been hurt by what someone has said to us – whether we have been lied to, insulted, abused, put down or slandered. How true is the Biblical proverb “Reckless words pierce like a sword”. (Proverbs 12: 18a). The speaker this morning pointed out that the saying “Sticks and stones might break my bones, but words can never hurt me”, just isn’t true. Words can cut deeply and the hurt can remain for years.

The church is aware of the concern of the community about the amount of items that are dumped next to the Good Samaritan bins in the church carpark. We are concerned as well and don’t like the unsightly mess left on the property. The church Council has been in discussion with Good Samaritan industries to try and resolve the problem, perhaps by having the bins emptied more often. However, the problem is really caused by those who dump the goods. If the problem continues, as a last resort, we may have to ask that the bins be removed.

James 1: 9 gives us alternative way to speak. He exhorts his readers to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. It is when we are angry that it can be hard to control what we say. The anger becomes all-consuming and we lash out with words that can wound. The secret to preventing according to James is to listen before speaking – really hear what the other person has to say. It reminds me of the quote, attributed to Epictetus, “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak”. By listening well we can better understand another’s point of view.

The book of Ephesians, 4: 29 offers good advice “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it might benefit those who listen.” These verses set a high standard, but what a more peaceful and happy world we would have if we put them into practice.

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Regular Sunday services: 9.30am. All welcome.

For more information about the church contact Ray Hockley, the church President on 0403 790 380 Email: darlingtonunitedchurch@gmail.com Website: www.darlingtonunitedchurch.com.au

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Darlington Sports and Recreation Association (WA) Inc. THE COMMUNITY IS EXPECTING THE NEW PAVILION

So join us as a FOUNDATION donor.

As previously mentioned in the Review the AGM is due 9 March 2017 at the Darlington Lesser Hall with a networking function afterwards.

If you can assist in any way to run or support a fund raising event then we would welcome your involvement; prizes, cash, volunteering with any of these events please contact the Committee through Geoff Barker – geoff@pmdwa.com

THE TURNING OF A FIRST SOD EVENT WAS A GREAT CELEBRATION OF THE PROJECT ABOUT TO START.

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The Committee is keen to run three major fund raising events this year:

Thank you to all who came along to make 12 February 2017 a special day. We stressed that fundraising is still a major initiative with the Budget now being close to $600,000 and that we need more than $100,000 to ensure we can go ahead with the project.

a.

Major Prize Raffle

b.

BIG Quiz Night

c.

Darlington Arts Festival Wine Tent

Also if you are interested in having a distinctive Darlington Number Plate then once again go to the DaSRA Website to see how you can secure yours.

There are a number of ways to support the Pavilion and its fund raising: 1.

Buy-a-Brick, if you haven’t purchased yours yet please proceed to the DaSRA Website: www.darlingtonpavilion.com. au

Volunteers are always needed to bring ideas and help plan for future activities CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE MADE THROUGH THE WEBSITE:

There is a Foundation Supporters Brick Wall inside the Pavilion [the exact form of recognition is still being negotiated but it will be prominent]. There will also be a Thank-You function and a ticket in a Special Foundation Supporter Prize. More details on the website.

http://www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au/ BUILDERS: We are nearly at the stage of finalising the selection of a Builder. We now expect a decision for a builder to be appointed March 2017.

Also there are “Corporate” Bricks for any business who donates cash, materials or services of $1,000 or more…

EARTHWORKS: DaSRA is still negotiating to collaborate on the sewerage and earthwork project being managed by the Shire so that it might be the first step in our involvement by one of our In-Kind trades.

2.

Cash and Monetary donations through any of the sporting organisations or directly to DaSRA 3.

Making In-Kind donations of materials, trades, equipment, products and hardware but they need to be formally offered by email so that they can be registered as “Pledges” to support our submission to Council please send pledges to Geoff Barker.

YOUR IDEAS ARE WORTH SHARING. Your contribution and participation would be welcomed, please contact Geoff Barker 0418 953 176 or geoff@pmdwa.com .

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The Darlington Club

Welcome!

We ended late year with a wonderful Christmas party in December attended by over 50 people Here are some lovely photos of our Darlington social group enjoying the festivities.

We don’t normally have children at the club but we made a special effort and organized a treasure hunt for them which was really well enjoyed.

To welcome in 2017 we had the most fabulous Burger night (so scrumptious) in February also very well attended and a lot of fun to catch up and socialize within our community.

The club committee have been busy organizing even more events for the rest of the year. We welcome any new members and don’t forget you have a free trial before you join.

Membership is a fleeting $15 per year.

Here are the dates for March March 3 –

Pop into one night to meet us all and enjoy a glass of something warming or refreshing as you like (BYO).

Closed for long weekend

March 10 Curry Night. Bring along a curry (please let me know) or pay $10 per head for a delicious meal. Non- members $15.

March 17 St Patricks Day – hmmm something small and green and singing maybe!

March 24

Sundowner/ AGM possible

March 31

Possible bowls night at Glenforrest Club

Jan McMillan, Secretary.

Club opens from 6.30pm. It will close at 8pm if no one turns up and a sign will be placed on the door. Closed on long weekends.

Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group Recently we held our Annual General meeting, which also included our Associations report on their activities over the past few months.

having discussions with all of the Hills clubs and the Shire, to see if it is feasible to play more games up in the hills between the villagers than travel down into suburbia for games. Currently they play in the Swan Districts competition. The Tennis club continues to go from strength to strength on player numbers, and Helena Valley are still using the Darlington courts as theirs are not quite completed. Wheel chair tennis also continues to be played here.

David Earnshaw, was nominated and again agreed to stand for Chairperson for now his seventh year, and Colin James continued in the role of Secretary.

In preparation for the Shires 2017/2018 budget the Advisory Group submitted a number of items for consideration. Last year got 1 allocated, hopefully this year will do a little better.

The Community pavilion has now started with a Turning of a Sod process, and we should soon see the start of this fantastic project for us all. Read Geoff’s notes as we still need financial help to have it realized.

Fire Brigade noted a start to a very busy season but thankfully they have been assisting in other Brigades area and not in Darlington. The Brigade are also looking at a possible restructure of its functions, but none that are going to impact on its preparedness and support for the Darlington residents. It is mainly an administrative role, which may lead to other added roles.

Colin James, Secretary

The Junior football club although not currently playing, are

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Mon morning social tennis from 8.30am.

Faye Jackson

0487 277 288

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Thurs morning social tennis from 8.30am.

Trevor Folley

9252 1697

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Mon, Tues, Wed nights 7‐9.30pm mixed social comp

Paula Wood (Mon)

0430 022 047

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(These comps do not usually run in school hols)

Tim Nicholas (Tues)

0434 322 139

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Players assigned to a team for duration of comp.

Brendon (Wed)

0427 250 566

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Cardio Tennis Mon 6‐7pm Fri 9.15am

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Pennants training session Thursday 5‐7.30pm

Zane Moran

0417 177 679

zano_eagles4eva@hotmail.com

Pennants training session Friday 6‐7.15pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

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Social Tennis ‐ Friday 7.15‐9pm

Lee Oliver/Zane Moran 0417 177 679 (Zane)

Coaching (adults): Thurs 7‐9pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

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Coaching (kids):Sat 7.00‐11am; Tues 4‐6pm; Fri 4‐6pm Lee Oliver

9253 0209

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Richard Powell

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Wheelchair tennis Monday 6‐7pm

Lee Oliver

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At other times courts may be hired through Pines shop across the road ($20 key deposit; $5 an hour for non‐members, $7 for lights)

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St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church

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Easter Services

Lenten Lectures at St Cuthbert’s Tuesday 4 and Thursday 6 April @ 7.30pm

Holy Week and the Great Three Days of Easter are the most important and most active times of the church year. The services and events at St Cuthbert’s over this time are as follows:

This year’s Lenten Lectures will be delivered by Sister Anne Jordan, a Presentation Sister from Sydney.

Sister Anne is the coordinator of Cana Communities, an organisation dealing largely with people who’ve become homeless through mental illness and addiction.

HOLY WEEK Sunday 9 April, 9.00am - Palm Sunday Eucharist with Procession of Palms THE TRIDUUM (THE GREAT THREE DAYS) Thursday 13 April, 7.30pm - Maundy Thursday Eucharist with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar Thursday13 April, 9.00pm – Friday 14 April 9.00am Vigil before the Blessed Sacrament Friday 14 April, 9.00am – Good Friday Liturgy of the Passion

Anne says Cana’s mission is to help people with the “least options”, including former prisoners transitioning to life outside prison, and newly-settled refugees. From modest beginnings in 1975, the charity has grown to encompass five homes, three shelters and a farm, and is supported by more than 700 volunteers.

Saturday 15 April, 7.00pm - The Great Vigil of Easter Eucharist with Lighting of the New Fire.

Followed by a Champagne Supper.

Sister Anne is a gregarious woman with a down-to-earth spirituality and a great sense of humour. She will also be preaching on Palm Sunday. Please mark the dates in your diary now!

Sunday 16 April, 9.00am - Easter Day Holy Communion

For further information visit the Cana Communities website. .

Baptism, Confirmation and Reception in Communication Membership

Worship in the Style of Taizé Now starting at 7pm

At the Great Vigil of Easter (Saturday 15 April) we will be joined by Bishop Kate Wilmot. Since the beginning of the church, the Easter celebration was a time for people to be baptised and confirmed.

Baptism is the sign of God’s new covenant, and marks the entry into full membership of the church. Confirmation is for people who would like to confirm the promises made at their baptism.

Reception in Communication Membership is for people who were baptised in another Christian tradition, but would like to be admitted into the Anglican Church of Australia. Depending on circumstances, each one involves a period of preparation. Please speak to Fr Chris (9299 7274) if you would like to find out more.

On the first Sunday of every month at St Cuthbert’s, the darkened building is lit by dozens of candles.

We sing simple chants, enjoy silence and hear a short reading from the scriptures. During summer we commence at 7.00pm. The next Taizé-style service of worship happens on Sunday 5 March.

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Open | Enrich | Embrace

A women’s retreat for rediscovering identity and purpose

By Meredyth Blackwell-Bell The retreat, held in Bali, will provide an opportunity for women to come together in a safe, confidential environment to explore Self, deepen a relationship with Self and build skills in dealing with inner conflicts. The aim of the retreat is to enable individuals to get-in-touch with deeper aspects of Self, to discover how to set goals, and discover the changes you can make to more fully live and enjoy your Life. Over the four days of this retreat, Meredyth will guide individuals in the group on a journey of personal discovery and identity.

For an overview of the retreat or to reserve your place email: blackwellbell@gmail.com

Retreat Dates: Thursday, 4th May 12.00pm to Sunday, 7th May 02.00pm 2017 inclusive.

Deadline for booking and confirmation: 14th March 2017 (minimum of 10 participants/maximum 14 participants) Retreat Cost: AUD$830.00 per person inclusive of all meals, accommodation, materials and professional training provided on site (excludes: airfares, insurance, local transport to Ubud, alcohol and other drinks, additional food or meals other than as outlined in the program.)

Location: Alam Sari Resort, Ubud, provides a beautiful, comfortable environment for participants to stay during the retreat.

Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides “Helping girls and young women grow into confident, self-respecting and responsible community members.”

Girl Guides is a worldwide voluntary organisation for girls and women with over ten million members in 136 countries. The Australian Girl Guide Program is exciting, different, and designed for today’s girls! All the activities the girls do, from weekly meetings, to camps, expeditions and hikes, are driven by the girls themselves with input and assistance from their leaders, and planned to match the girls' abilities.

Girls experience FUN and enjoyment through a group oriented, non-competitive, girl focused program that they plan and put into action. The girl is the central focus of the Program. By encouraging the girls to be fully involved in the decision making, planning, implementation and evaluation of their activities, it helps them grow into confident, selfrespecting and responsible community members.

A huge “Well Done” to Tahlia Hobson who was a nominee in the Mundaring Youth Citizenship Awards. Tahlia has been a wonderful role model and asset to the Unit. She is an inspiration and a wonderful example to her Guiding sisters. Her caring and compassionate nature makes her a well-loved and respected member of her Unit. Tahlia has been both a Patrol Second and Patrol Leader. She has shown genuine leadership of younger girls and a maturity beyond her years. Tahlia is a delightful young lady and a deserving applicant for the Youth Citizenship award. She is a responsible member of our community and takes a real interest in her community and what is happening in it. Tahlia shows initiative and determination in making a difference to our community.

This year the Darlington Girl Guides have welcomed some new leaders; Selenee (Dingo), Claire (Koala) and Unit Helper, Sasha (Magpie) and Junior Leader, Ashley (Joey). Thank you for offering your very valuable time to help out with Girl Guides, your community really appreciates it. Dibbler Girl Guides (7-10 years) meet on Tuesdays from 6.00 -7.30pm in the Kathleen Skipsey Guide/Scout Hall in Glen Rd Darlington. If you would like to know more, contact Tracey on 9299 6636.

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Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (Inc) “The Glen” Committee Members Required DRAA is a non-profit community service organization established to provide retirement accommodation for residents within the Darlington district over the age of 60.

Darlington Glen Retirement Village currently consists of five free standing independent living villas in Pine Terrace, Darlington near to village facilities and public transport. The Glen is in part a resident-funded project, subject to the terms of the Retirement Villages Act 2009.

The DRAA committee meets every two months with a resident representative as part of the committee and it holds an Annual General Meeting in August. Due to recent retirements we are looking for two new members to join the DRAA committee.

Meetings are held bi-monthly at the home of the residents’

representative, are generally of short duration and with excellent catering provided. For any Darlington resident interested in joining this committee please forward an expression of interest to secretary Carolyn Earnshaw at email address: grandi@wn.com.au Darlington Glen has recently welcomed new residents Keith and Trish Maughan who have settled in and are now enjoying their new environment and meeting the other residents of Darlington Glen. The annual Darlington Glen party for residents, committee members and DRAA members is to be held in the grounds of the Glen on April 1st. All members will be advised of the arrangements closer to the date.

Colin Merritt

Seen & Heard Pipelines Seen and Heard held their Battle of the Bands music festival, Pipelines, on Saturday January 28 at Mundaring Sculpture Park. The event brought approximately 150 people to the picturesque park to enjoy live music from young, up and coming local bands from around Perth.

2015 competition winners Placid opened the event, showcasing some of their new work since their completion of the competition. Each of the 7 young bands performed not only to a live audience, but to 4 local musicians who were judging the bands on many different categories which included stage presence, audience participation, and band unity. Judges provided valuable feedback to each band after their performance to provide learning and development opportunities.

The competition was close, judges had commented on the range of talent between the bands “I have been involved with Pipelines for 10 years, and this year’s choice of bands was astounding. The best I have heard yet! It was quite difficult

to choose a top three.” Comments judge, local musician and music teacher, Lachlan Gurr.

“This event is a perfect opportunity for these young bands to showcase their skills, and be able to take information away from the event to help assist their musical careers.”

Butler based band “Dream of Empire” took top spot, followed

by Baldivis band “Astro Ox” who played last in the competition but slipped into second place and Dead Channels who all hail from Kalamunda, took third place.

Everyone was a winner, with individual awards such as “Best Drummer” and “Best Dancer” given out during the event.

Club passes and lollies were donated by local Mundaring organisations Club Sierra and Sticky Fingers Candy Store, and handed out to the crowd.

There was something for everyone, with a dunk tank to help beat the January heat, and a bucking bull and temporary tattoos, all free of charge! Seen and heard provided a sausage sizzle and an ice cream van also helped the young people keep cool.

Pipelines 2017 was proudly sponsored by St John of God Community Wellbeing Grant, Moss Street Productions and Toolshed Recordings.

Seen and Heard is funded by the Shire of Mundaring and delivered by Parkerville Children and Youth Care. For more information on this event or others like it, please contact the team on 9255 2570 or email seenandheard@parkerville.org.au.

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Darlington Review - March 2017

Darlington Social Cricket Club Inc “Slips, Stumpings Appeals & Silly Points” Most of us over the years would have travelled away to distant shores to enjoy a holiday or two. Part of the excitement and build up is the planning, booking and payment of the trip.

This was always carried out at the local travel agent in your area. With the advent of the computer, it seems more and more people are researching online for the best holidays to suit their budgets. Recently, the offspring off a DSCC member, did exactly that and booked his dream holiday to Japan to go snow boarding and skiing with his mates.

and Aldred who scored a fine 60 and 54 respectively. That ever reliable batsman Sundries, chipped in with 37. The rest of the DSCC batsmen made up the numbers. The best bowlers for SJGH were Dr Ingleton with 2/14 and Dr Klovas with 2/22.

At the after match barbecue, the magic moment prize was presented to Dr Tofolli. It seems that Matt Ellis who had recently been to a Chinese restaurant and had a bowl of MSG infused noodles, had a head of steam and sent down one of his thunderbolts. Cam (The Clammer) Giles was the wicket keeper and was struck awkwardly on the hand causing one of his breakfast sausage like fingers to dislocate. Dr Tofolli who was batting at the time, simply popped the joint back in place.

Cam went off the field, got his medicare card out and he was bulk billed for the procedure.

It was an early morning flight and he needed to be at the international airport by 5.30am on the 3rd of January, so he asked his mother if she would be kind enough to give him a lift down to the airport. He awoke to his blaring alarm and proceeded to start packing for his holiday. At 5.15am, the offspring and his doting mother set off on the 15minute drive to the airport. Upon reaching the international airport and parking the car, mother and son (sounds like a TV show) walked into the terminal building together. His mother, the caring and doting woman that she is, patiently waited for her boy to check in with his mates, which was a simple but necessary part of the trip. They would be flying from Perth to Tokyo and then a connecting flight to the closest airport near the snow fields.

When it came to his turn, he simply handed his printed ticket and passport over to the the lovely young lady at the counter.

In the previous issue of Horse and Hound, the author mentioned briefly about the match played on the 18th of December, the Christmas match. DSCC took on the Cavallaro XI DSCC batted first and scored a very fine 4/244. Scrimshaw and Ellis scored 52 and 50 respectively while both Aldred and Kovacs made scores in the 30’s. As mentioned in the previous issue, a fine gastronomic feast was supplied by Knackered Knees Harding and his daughter, Isabella. It was during the afternoon tea break that Stuart Aldred was overheard asking the opposing coach Mario Cavallaro, if he thought he had anyone in his team who could muster a score to enable Cavallaro XI to reach the DSCC score?

Upon checking his ticket, the lovely young lady said to the DSCC members offspring, It is so nice when people turn up on time or early to check in for their holidays. To which the young man said he liked to be on time. The lovely young lady replied, “no sir you are very early, you are in fact twelve months early as the departure date on your ticket is 3rd of January, 2018”. After retrieving his credit card from his wallet and outlaying funds for another return flight to Japan, the young man was able to set off on his trip with his mates, albeit down on spending money. The moral of the storey is to always check the dates before you push the enter button.

A score of 244 is a very formidable total in anyones language and Cav’s XI started slowly and soon lost one of their opening batsmen. It was then that Mitch, the Shearers Cook Cork stepped up to bowl. Big Stewy, who has a dodgy hip, back and knees liked the tempting treats served up by Mitch and took to him and was soon 50 not out. Even young Adam enjoyed the tasty delights and reached 48 before he was caught on the boundary. Morris the quiet unassuming farmer from the Great Southern, scored a very stylish 53. Cavallaro’s XI ended up reaching the total in 30 overs. Dr Bates who forgot he was actually playing and took his boys down to see the sand castles at Cottesloe Beach arrived 90 minutes after the start of the game. The biggest casualty was Corky who received bad sun burn to the roof of his mouth as he watched with mouth wide open time after time, as the ball sailed over his head and the boundary for a six each time. At the end of the day, he finished with the figures of 0/51. Hence, this explains the pizzling in the Christmas match.

DSCC has hosted many cricketing teams over the years, but never a team of neurologists, proctologists, anaesthetists and emergency doctors. If you were in need of urgent treatment, it probably wasn’t a good day to present yourself at the ED at St John of God’s hospital in Midland on the 11th of December 2016. Most of the doctors were up at Darlington oval preparing to take on DSCC. SJGH, batted first and compiled a very impressive 10/356 of 40 overs. Leading run scorers for SJGH were Dr Babon with 65, Dr Tofolli with 54, Dr Prendiville with 51, Dr Chemmanam with 43 and Dr Klovas with 41. It seems Dr Bates made a very scratchy not very many and wasn’t really worth mentioning. The best figures for the DSCC pie throwers were Beazley with 2/22, Jones 2/24 Burns 2/37 and Giles of the Terry kind with 2/42.

If anyone is after a return ticket to Japan, don’t worry about Web Jet, Skyscanner, Expedia or any other search engine, just contact Hamstring Turner and he’ll help you out.

Till next month The Ferret.

In reply, DSCC could only manage a meagre 7/220 of the their allotted 40 overs. The best batsmen for DSCC were Beazley

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Darlington Review - March 2017

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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY & Formal Opening of the Boya Community Centre @ 10.30 Darlington History Group Meeting 7.30 Lesser Hall

Inaugural MONTROSE MARKET 8-2 @ 2 Montrose

Music at JuniperHall Studio 7.30

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24 Darlington Club Sundowner

25 DSCC Match on the Oval

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H E L E NA COLLEGE

H E L E NA COLLEGE

Year 11 production

Year 12 production

Thursday, 30 March 7pm Friday, 31 March 7pm Saturday, 1 April 1pm & 7pm suitable for 15+ Thursday, 23 March 7pm Friday, 24 March 7pm Saturday, 25 March 1pm & 7pm $10 per person, suitable for ages 13+

Bookings at the Helena College website / events & bookings

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SERIES 2017 COMMENCING MAY 14th

All Concert Dates Fall On Sunday Commencing 3:00pm In Darlington Hall, Owen Road, Darlington.

May 14th - Concert 1 | June 11th - Concert 2 | July 16th - Concert 3 August 27th - Concert 4 | October 15th - Concert 5 For Concert Details & Ticketing Information visit:

www.darlingtonconcerts.com.au Darlington Concerts wishes to acknowledge the following organisations for their generous support of the Darlington chamber Music Series for 2017 proudly presented by

Purchase tickets in person: Bendigo Bank: Mundaring Branch - 6945 Gt. Eastern Hwy. Mundaring - Phone: 9295 6411 Cash or cheque only from: 2 CafĂŠ , 2 Montrose Ave., Darlington | Darlington Post Office.

In writing: Darlington Concerts Inc. PO Box 194 Darlington WA 6070 (Cheque only).