Banksia Bulletin November 2021

BANKSIA BULLETIN

EDITION 333

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BANKSIA BULLETIN QUAIRADING’S MONTHLY PUBLICATION SINCE 1991. PROUDLY PRODUCED AND PRINTED BY THE QUAIRADING CRC Call: 9645 0096 Email: quairading@crc.net.au Online: www.quairading.crc.net.au/banksia-bulletin See inside back cover for advertising rates and guidelines.

AG SHOW OF THE CENTURY!

Thank you to Angie Roe Photography for capturing these beautiful moments from the epic 100th Quairading Ag Show celebrations held on Saturday 9th October. The show was absolutely one for the history books and a great showcase of our town and community. Read more and see more photos on page 28 and 29.

BIG PURPLE UNDIES! A clean comedy stage show! Book your spot.

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KATHERINE OUTBACK EXPERIENCE Coming to Q!

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

HUTTON & NORTHEY SALES

Thanks to the Quairading Rainmakers!

Opening a shop in Quairading!

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS & CONTACTS Please contact the Quairading CRC to make updates.

BEL CANTO CHOIR Every Tuesday (except school holidays) 9:30am @ CRC BETTY’S OP SHOP Thursdays and Saturdays @ Old Drive In CARPARK MARKETS & RAILWAY STATION Saturday mornings, seasonally (none held in 2021) COMMUNITY CAR & DRIVER Available for transport to medical appointments CREATIVE ARTS SOCIETY Thursdays @ CRC Art Space 10am - 4pm CWA Meetings second Friday of each month.

GARDEN CLUB Last Friday of the month 10am @ Quairading Garden & Gifts HACC Second & fourth Thursday Outings JIGSAW SWAPS 16th of each month, 10am @ Golden Grain Café PHOTO CLUB Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm @ CRC PLAYGROUP Monday 9:00am - 10:30am @ Day-care Centre on Murphy Street QARRAS 2nd & 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval QUILTERS OF QUAIRADING Monday 1pm—3pm @ Old Railway Station building ROTARY CLUB OF QUAIRADING Fortnightly Monday meetings.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE SUB CENTRE 1st & last Thursday - Training 7:30pm - 9:30pm STAY ACTIVE Thursday 9:30am @ Town Hall TOURIST & TIDY TOWN COMMITTEE Monthly meeting 4th Monday 10am @ Old Railway Station TOY LIBRARY Housed at CRC UNITING CHURCH LADIES GUILD Meet first Friday of each month, from March.

VINTAGE CLUB Monthly meeting 2nd Saturday 10am VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE 3rd Sunday of each month 8am at the Station YOUTH CENTRE Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school PAGE 2

Mary Stacey

9645 5226

Kath Hudson

0428 379 295

Ivy Osborne

0429 799 853

Dougal Fraser

0415 466 439

Russell Stacey

0429 451 093

Rosemary Mills

9645 0538

Lyn Whyte

0447 450 170

Phil Nonmus & Tracey Patton

9645 2222

Sue Anderson

9645 1661

Kay Fraser

0407 945 861

Amy Wilson

0422 101 402

Sue Anderson

9645 1661

Pip Hall

0488 045 618

Pauline Wray

0427 320 088

Michaela Stone

0429 797 106

Heather Gelmi

9646 6209

Phyllis Brown

9645 1245

Kate Walker

0418 213 940

Dorothy Rogers

9645 1125

Neil Marrett

9645 0831

Tracey Patton

0438 857 147

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From the Editor

Advertisers List Marzocchi Contracting

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Jury Transport

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CWB Electrical

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Spearwood Wool

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Johnston Electrical

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Summit Fertiliser

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Greenhills Inn

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AWD Enterprises

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AW Duncan Carpentry & Buil, Maint. 18 GJ Jones Plumbing & Gas

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Planet A Design

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MOWYABLOK

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Purslowe Tinetti Funerals

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Wheatbelt Physiotherapy

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Beverley Steel Fabrication

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Be You Nails & Beauty

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Bluejay Ag Solutions

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Hon Steve Martin MLC

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Hutton & Northey Sales

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CR Industries

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Dawson’s Concrete

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Digging Docker

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North Quairading Contractors

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Combined Pest Control

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Wheatbelt NRM

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Loose Stitches

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Central Agcare

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Barclay Books

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Countryside Memorials

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Quairading Seed Cleaners

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R2K Contracting

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Thanks to extra-shot flat whites (and the occasional upgrade to a jug of straight black coffee) we’ve nearly survived October! Hooly dooly, it’s been a time.

The Ag Show: epic. The first two Curtain Raisers’ performances of Rock of Ages: also epic. It’s pretty hard not to put together epic things when there are so many Quairading legends involved! If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to the last two Rock of Ages performances coming up this weekend; soak it up and cheer for us loudly.

On the CRC front—just this morning (Thursday 28th) we’ve had 10 brave (and better for it) locals enjoy Sunrise Yoga with Janet from Nourishabley! A cold and early start yes (one I didn’t have the bojangles for) Tamara assures me it was a beautiful morning and there’s calls to make it a weekly occurrence!

Coming up in November, we’re holding an entertaining afternoon at the Town Hall with the comedy stage show “Big Purple Undies”

by Lou Kelman. Lou’s show has been hotly requested by community members and between her long stints performing in Dubai, we’ve managed to lock her in for a performance in Quairading! This event, complete with a catered light afternoon tea, will somewhat replace previous annual Seniors Week events the CRC held and the Seniors Christmas Lunch the Shire held.

Yay to collaborative events (and reducing the load on local volunteers). Lou also encourages you to wear some purple!

The following week, Arthritis WA are bringing their seminar “Healthy, Wealthy & Wise” to the Quairading CRC. A free event, come along and hear from a couple of guest speakers and enjoy a light lunch. More details and important registration info on page 21.

In non-work and community-group news, I’m heading off for a few days next week to carry out some Maid of Honour duties and watch my oldest and bestest friend get married, to her new best friend—I can’t wait. Congratulations Maddelin & Tom! See you in November.

Jill Hayes Editor | Banksia Bulletin Coordinator | Quairading CRC 1 Parker Street Quairading WA 6383 PHONE: 9645 0096 EMAIL: quairading@crc.net.au WEBSITE: www.quairading.crc.net.au FB: www.facebook.com/QuairadingCRC PAGE 3

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THE PASSION SHEET EVENTS

CLOSING EARLY On Friday 29 October, the Quairading CRC will be closing at 3pm. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

shoes, sneakers, sandals and accessories.

QARRAS Monday 8 November – Guest speaker: Rosie Hayes Friday 12 November – Shire of Quairading & CRC afternoon “Big Purple Undies Show” @ Town Hall Monday 22 November – Guest speaker – Mariane Kevill.

Monday 13 December – Christmas Afternoon tea ____________________________

CURTAIN RAISERS ROCK OF AGES TICKET SALES Limited tickets left for Friday 29 October. Tickets are fully sold out for Saturday 30! Can’t wait for you to see this epic local production of Rock of Ages, packed full of all your favourite 80s songs!

Tickets are $30 each, cash bar, THANK YOU BYO food, good time guaranteed. to everyone who kindly offered their rose petals to me for Maddy and GARDEN LOVERS Tom’s big day. There certainly are OF QUAIRADING some stunning roses out at the Friday 29 October the QG Club is moment. We now have enough visiting the Lake House Nursery petals and they will make a (Lilly Farm) in Beverley. We will beautiful addition to their ceremony. leave Quairading at 10am, we will Thanks again! - Penny be carpooling so please contact Lyn on 0447 450 170 or Carmela QUAIRADING AG SOCIETY on 0403 153 661. The cost is $3 for HISTORY BOOKLETS members and $5 non members.

Copies available at the We would love to see you, all Quairading CRC. welcome!

TOWN RENTALS WANTED TAMMIN SENIORS Do you own a vacant house in MUSICAL LUNCHEON town? Are you interested in making Monday 8 November 10:30am-2pm it a long–term rental? We’ve at the Tammin Town Hall. Live received enquiries from a number music fantastic food, raffles, door of professional individuals and prizes and a great time to be had families requiring rental housing in by all. $25 per head includes Quairading. Contact the Quairading morning tea, lunch and dessert.

CRC if you can help out and we’ll RSVP by Monday 1 November. put you in touch.

Contact the Tammin shire to book 9637 0300.

QDHS We have a new phone number at FEET WITH FLAIR school – please use 9645 3500.

We will be set up in the Co-op Pop- Calls to our old number will be Up space on Monday 8 November forwarded for a short while. Thank 11am-5pm and Tuesday 9 you!

November 9am-4:30pm. Drop in to check out our summer collection of

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AG SHOW PHOTOGRAPHY If you have any unclaimed photos from the Quairading Ag Show Photography comp they are now available to collect from the Quairading CRC. QUAIRADING TRICK OR TREAT If you are willing to be a Halloween friendly house for Trick or Treaters please let Peta at the Post Office know or add your name to the pinned post on the Quairading Halloween Facebook page facebook.com/halloweenqtown. ____________________________

SHIRE NOTICES

MEDICAL PRACTICE As of 1 November 2021, the price of scripts will increase to $20 each.

Doctors have a duty of care to see you and prescribe you the correct medications on a regular bases. If you do not wish to pay $20 for a script, please make an appointment and you will be bulk billed. This decision has been made by Dr Ade and the Practice Manager. The surgery has both Astra Zenca and Pfizer Vaccines available. We are having weekly clinics. Please call to make an appointment, it is free.

COUNCIL ELECTIONS Council has welcomed the 4 new Councillors (Cr EJ Cheang, Cr Jo Hayes, Cr Peter Smith and Cr Trevor Stacey) for their 4 year terms on Council at the Swearing in Ceremony held on Monday 18 October. Council has elected Cr Peter Smith to the office of Shire President for a 2 year term and Cr Trevor Stacey to the office of Deputy Shire President also for a 2 year term.

BANKSIA BULLETIN WATER BOMBER RELOADING TRAINING Water bomber reloading training will take place on Sunday 7 November at the Quairading Air Strip. Anyone wanting to learn is welcome to attend, either as a refresher, if they have participated in previous years, or for those that who have not attended and would be interested in learning. The training will take approximately 2 – 2.5 hours commencing at 11:30am. If interested, please contact Simon on 0448 008 653 or simon.bell@dfes.wa.gov.au

WORK WANTED Retired interstate line haul driver, holds current MC licence. Can operate telehandler, articulated loader etc. Lives locally in Quairading. Call Richard on 0429 939 623.

FIREBREAK AND BUSHFIRE HAZARD REDUCTION NOITICE Land owners and residents in the Quairading Shire District are required to ensure their property meets the Shire’s firebreak and fire hazard reduction requirements on or before 31 October and thereafter maintained until 31 March annually to reduce the risk of fire in the community.

CLUB MANAGER POSITION Quairading Club Inc is seeking expressions of interest in the position of Club Manager. The Applicant ideally will be qualified and experienced in all aspects of running a Members Club, will take direction from the Management Committee and be available to commence duties on 29 November 2021. Please direct your application, register your interest or for a full job description to the Committee by email: info@quairadingclub.com.au or contact Glen Jones (President) on 0437 937 855.

WORK WANTED I have experience in both the ag and mining industries and have a mechanical aptitude. Completed seeding earlier this year and now looking for harvest experience.

References available on request.

Call Ben on 0472 784 727.

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Thursday to avoid disappointment.

Thank you for your understanding – EJ & Team.

THE HAIR STUDIO Open every Thursday and Friday only, appointments essential.

Phone Janette 0427 566 251.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AVAILABLE June Tilley – Getz Stuff Done, Licensed Real Estate, phone June on 0419 764 454.

SPRING CLEANING Whether it’s washing windows and fly screens, cleaning out grimy cupboards, ceiling fans, light fittings, the fire place, rubbish bins – if you want something cleaned I’d be delighted to do it for you.

Local Quairading resident. Police cleared, ABN, Working with Children. Please phone: 0459 405 333. ____________________________

MEETINGS

PARKER HOUSE AGM Notice for our AGM to be held on Monday 8 November, 10am at the Shire Offices. We would love to encourage anyone interested to help us out with more members on our committee. Meetings are biKITCHEN FOR LEASE monthly only and new ideas are Quairading Club Inc Kitchen for Lease – Expressions of Interest are always welcome. being sought for the lease of the Club Kitchen. If you are interested GARDEN CLUB in providing meals to Club clientele We meet on the last Friday of the HEAD GARDENER month, 10am at ‘Quairading Garden on Friday and Saturday evenings The Shire of Quairading is seeking (or more), possible lunch bookings, and Gifts’ shop. All are welcome. applications for an experienced takeaways etc please provide your Head Gardener to lead a dedicated proposal to the committee at QUAIRADING VFRS Parks and Gardens Team in the Meet every second Wednesday of info@quairadingclub.com.au or day-to-day operations, maintenance contact Mick at the Club for more the month at 6pm, with training and development of the Shire’s sessions every first and third information. ovals, parks and gardens. We offer ____________________________ Wednesday of the month at 5pm. an attractive remuneration package All are welcome. and benefits. For further details an application package can be MOWYABLOK ST JOHN WA QUAIRADING obtained via We'll mow your block, small SUB BRANCH www.quairading.wa.gov.au , by acreage and/or farm driveways. "If it Training for volunteers is held on contacting the Shire Administration grows, we’ll mow’. Give Tayls a call the first and last Thursday of each Centre on 9645 2400 or emailing on 0429 451 158. month, commencing at 7:30pm. If anthea.strauss@quairading.wa.gov. you are interested in volunteering, au. Applications close at 5pm CLINICARE PHARMACY please feel free to come to our AWST Friday 29 October 2021 QUAIRADING training to see what we do.

We will be closed on Thursday 28 October from 2pm onwards for a council meeting. Please ensure you have sufficient medications over the weekend and come in early on the KATHERINE OUTBACK EXPERIENCE Will be coming to Quairading on Friday 19 November. We are seeking community groups interested in offering food or drinks to those attending as a fundraiser.

Contact Sarah Caporn at the Shire on 0499 899 186. ___________________________

JOBS BOARD

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QUAIRADING BOWLING CLUB Vanessa from Bowls World will be at the Bowling Club Thursday 4 November during scroungers for any men requiring bowling gear, as well as the following day, Friday 5 November, for ladies during our Gala Day.

BUY, SELL, RENT

ASSORTED POWER TOOLS / MACHINES Plate compactor (heavy); 5.5hp Honda 4 stroke motor. Reliable and easy to start - $240 ono.

Electric cement mixer; 110L volume, 450W motor, clean and near new condition - $200 ono.

Masport chipper shredder (heavy QUAIRADING MEN’S duty); 5HP Briggs & Stratton 4 CRICKET CLUB stroke motor. Chipper cap 65mm We are chasing players for this DIA - $150 ono. year’s season, with games on Victor rotary tiller; 3HP Briggs & Saturdays and Sundays and Stratton Motor, 18” Tilling width, training on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. 4.5” deep - $80 ono.

If you’re a keen cricketer then get Repco 12V air compressor; 85L/ involved! Enquires to Tom Hadlow min, 150PSI, comes in a carry 0457 648 456 or we’ll see you case, near new condition retails for down at the nets next week! $149 - $75 ono.

Phone 0458 216 197.

QUAIRADING TENNIS Social Tennis – Thursday 28 WANTED October 5pm.

QDHS are seeking single sheet bedding donations for camp.

MEN’S SCROUNGERS Greatly appreciated in advance.

Men’s scroungers, Thursday arvo/ evening; two sessions; first game at SHORT TERM STAY 3pm, second game at 5:30pm.

House available, sleeps 6. Phone Names to Pat 0447 988 892 or just David 0429 466 243. turn up. All welcome, bowlers and non-bowlers (club bowls available PEA STRAW FOR SALE to borrow).

Pea straw for gardens, $10 per bale. Phone Trevor on 0427 466 225 or Jacqui on 0408 905 466.

FOXY’S FIRE WOOD Trailer load of wood for $180 please phone Foxy on 9645 7048 or 0408 536 212 for more details.

LOCAL HEALTH ADVISORY GROUP Inaugural meeting of the new Local health Advisory Group was held on 6th August 2021.

Members are : D Ellison HSM/DoN Peter Colbung -WACHS employee and community member Dale Wilson Community member John Hippisley Local Councillor Peter Smith Local councillor Drew Richardson SJA Paramedic Shae Johnston Community member Issues discussed were; Review of Terms of reference Representation of the local community at the district level Areas of community health to be discussed, investigated and prioritised PAGE 6

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Tagged Around Town Use the hashtag #quairading or geotag Quairading on Instagram and we’ll feature the best snaps here every month.

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Shire of Quairading

MEDICAL PRACTICE 19 Harris Street / PO Box 125 Quairading WA 6383 GENERAL PRACTITIONERS Dr Adenola Adeleye

PHONE: 9645 1210 FAX: 9645 1066

Visiting Medical Professionals

MBCHB, MPH, FRACGP

1st November 2021

Sandy Havlin

Diabetes Educator

MBCHB, FRACGP, Fam Prac

3rd November 2021

Chloe Campbell

Practice Nurse

3rd November 2021

Dr Ellie Brusasco

Lady GP

Dr Ellie Brusasco

Lady GP

4 November 2021

Chloe Campbell

Practice Nurse

5th November 2021

Chloe Campbell

Practice Nurse

10th November 2021

Dr Desire Tshibumbu Practice Manager Karleen Walling

Practice Nurse Jess Richards RN Chloe Campbell RN ADMINISTRATION Deanna Hathaway Shondelle Stone Michaela Stone Di Wallwork PRACTICE HOURS MONDAY - THURS 8:30am—12:30pm 1:30pm—5:00pm FRIDAY 8:30am—12:00pm

Please note these are the opening hours of the Medical practice and do not reflect appointment availability.

VISITING PROFESSIONALS Female GP Dr Ellie Brusasco Podiatrist Deb / Zuh Dietitian Laura Nairn Diabetes Educator Sandy Havlin Clinical Psychologist Carol Deppe OTHER SERVICES OFFERED  Health Assessments  Skin Checks  Flu Clinics  Immunisations/Vaccinations  Diabetes Management  Pathology  Preventative Medicine  Chronic Illness Care Plans  Occupational Therapy by referral  Antenatal Care  Physiotherapist by referral  Health Checks/Medical Reports  Nursing Home Visits to  Quairading Hospital  PATS—Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Applications  Home visits when deemed safe and necessary by GP

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Podiatrist

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Carol Deppe

Clinical Psychologist

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Chloe Campbell

Practice Nurse

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Chloe Campbell

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VACCINES

We have both Pfizer and Astra Zeneca vaccines available.

Please call one of our friendly reception staff to book an appointment on 9645 1210.

ENJOY OUR PRACTICE NEWSLETTER BUT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DECISIONS ABOUT MEDICAL CARE SHOULD BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE ACTING ON ANY OF THE INFORMATION.

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IMPORTANT NEWS It is with great sadness that Dr Desire has left the practice. We wish him well in the future. Dr Ade will be the Dr in attendance until a suitable replacement is found.

As of the 1st of November… The Quairading Doctors will no longer be issuing scripts without an appointment. You will need to book an appt to see your GP before your medications / scripts run out or expire.

This change will be for your continuity of care and continued Dr/patient relationship. Please check your scripts and book and appointment…

Movember fundraisers are a global community of fired up Mo Bros and Mo Sisters making a difference in mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Your donation could help save a father, a brother, a son, a friend, a partner, a man’s life.

Any complaints, feedback or suggestions should be directed to the practice manager Karleen, not reception staff nor on their day off. Please be mindful that discussing information outside the surgery is a breach of privacy and confidentiality. We do not wish to lose our wonderful reception staff.

Other News Congratulations to our Practice Manager, Karleen on her performance with her Miniature Pony, Minielf Sheza Rose (Rosie).. Karleen and Rosie competed in the WA State Championships. They came home RESERVE CHAMPION.. 2nd in the whole WA state.

ENJOY OUR PRACTICE NEWSLETTER BUT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DECISIONS ABOUT MEDICAL CARE SHOULD BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE ACTING ON ANY OF THE INFORMATION.

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Rob Thorn: 0438 364 920 Contract forward and spot Flexi daily selling Electronic Awex E2 offer board Agents statewide Office: 9494 2967 PAGE 14

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SWITCHBOARDS RENOVATIONS FAULT FINDING ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE LIGHTS POWERPOINTS CEILING FANS GENERATOR CHANGEOVER SWITCHES

FOR ALL YOUR WIRING, RE-WIRING, UPGRADES, INSTALLS, REPAIRS AND RELOCATIONS.

HOUSES HWS ELEMENTS SHEDS/GARAGES TV OUTLETS AERIALS MOBILE PHONE SIGNAL BOOSTERS TELECOMMUNICATION OUTLETS FOR PHONE AND COMPUTERS EASY TO USE HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS

CAMERON JOHNSTON: 0427 198 989 cjohnston.electrical@gmail.com Thank you for supporting local business EC:13918

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FEET WITH FLAIR Summer Collection of Shoes, Sneakers, Sandals & Accessories.

Quairading Pop Up Shop Monday 8th November, 11am—5pm Tuesday 9th November, 9am—4:30pm PAGE 17

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AWD Enterprises Painting Contractors

GREENHILLS INN Old charm country pub Accommodation and free camping Air con and character dining rooms VISIT FOR THE EXPERIENCE OPENING TIMES: Everyday Dinner from 5:00pm Wednesday—Sunday from 12:00pm

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Contact Wally Call: 0411 494 340 Email: walterstrother@hotmail.com Rego No 2916

9641 4095 | 444 GREENHILLS ROAD, GREENHILLS

G.J. Jones Plumbing & Gas For all your Plumbing & Gas Fitting requirements

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Contact Glen on 0437 937 855

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(retired General Practitioner from York)

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Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Seminar Tuesday 16th November, 11am—1:30pm at the Quairading CRC Please join us at the Seminar to hear guest speakers: “How to exercise with pain/arthritis” Ms Melanie Galbraith, Physiotherapist “Estate Planning and Why it is essential to have a Will” Paul Trainor, Solicitor A light lunch will be served.

Numbers are strictly limited, please RSVP by Friday 12th November 2021. For more information or to register, please contact on 9388 2199 or register online on https:// www.arthritiswa.org.au/events Or contact the Quairading CRC and their friendly team will register online for you!

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MOWYABLOK We'll mow your block, small acreage and farm driveways. ''If it grows, we'll mow!''

Call Tayls or email wtaylor01@bigpond.com

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Ag Show of the century!

The 2021 committee of the Quairading Agricultural Society would like to express a huge thank you to the Quairading community for their support in a huge 100th Quairading Ag Show, held on Saturday 9th October! Many months of hard work by our dedicated volunteer members was absolutely all worth it to see nearly 1600 attendees get together and enjoy a show day out for the ages!

This show would not have been possible without the support from sponsors, funders and donors: Lotterywest, Healthway - Live Lighter, CSBP, Shire of Quairading, CBH Grass Roots Fund, Mia's Local Heroes Grant, Collgar Community Fund, Road Safety Commission, Baxters Rural, Ag Implements, Spearwood Wools, Quairading Vintage Club, Quairading LCDC, North Quairading Contractors, Quairading Seed Cleaners, Quairading Earthmoving, Hutton & Northey Sales, Avon Valley Toyota, WA Sandalwood, Phoenix Sheds, Westpac Bank, CRISP Wireless, The Nationals, Moylan Silos, Farmarama and Elders.

A huge thank you also to Angie Roe Photography for capturing these images (plus more you can view on our Facebook page!).

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Wheatbelt Physiotherapy York: Monday and Thursday mornings Cunderdin: Tuesday and Friday mornings Northam: Monday and Thursday afternoons Goomalling: Tuesday and Friday afternoons

Dean Butler B. Sc. (physio) GCOSH

Call / Text: 0472 756 323 Email: wheatbeltphysio@gmail.com Book appointments online via Facebook: www.facebook.com/ wheatbeltphysio

YOUR AD COULD BE HERE, CONVENIENTLY FILLING THIS GAP, AND CATCHING EVERYONE’S ATTENTION!

Email quairading@crc.net.au

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QUINTESSENTIAL QUAIRADING POSTERS Available for purchase from the Quairading CRC $25 each , ideal present for Christmas, created by the Quairading Photo Club..

Don’t forget photo club meet on second Tuesday of every month Contact Russell Stacey on 0429 451 093 PAGE 31

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Bush Tucker Garden beginnings Last Friday 22 October, co-hosted by the Quairading CRC, Quairading DHS had a visit from the team at Tucker Bush™ and Bindi Bindi Dreaming as well as parents and community members, with all on hands on deck to help the Secondary students plant their Bush Tucker Garden.

It was a successful day with everyone helping to plant trees, enjoy morning tea and a yarn. All in attendance learned about the different types of bush tucker plants, and how to care, use, cook and eat them—because food is medicine!

A big thank you to everyone involved from the initial planning and design, sourcing grant funds, preparing the site, planting and educating! This has been a really fantastic community effort from so many including, but not limited to, QDHS Staff, Quairading CRC, Shire of Quairading, Digging Docker, parents and families that came along to help, and visitors dropping in to see our progress.

It is great to see strong relationships between our students and members and Elders of our community. The next phase of the project will involve putting in place a good sustainable retic system to water the garden (until then it’s buckets of water every two days!).

There is still a wish list of future plants to add to the garden but planted so far is river mint, native thyme, pig face, salt bush/samphire, youlk (bush potato/carrot), warrigal greens, warrine (native yam) and Jam Wattle.

If you were wondering here are just a few of the benefits of our Community Bush Tucker Garden:  Connection to the land and Noongar history.  Developing “nature smarts” from an early age through first-hand experiences.  Strengthening understanding and awareness of food and biodiversity.  Practising teamwork, communication and critical thinking skills in an interesting setting.  Getting hands-on learning opportunities outside the sedentary classroom environment.  Learning about plants, soil, water, pests and beneficial insects.  Eating herbs and veggies grown and nurtured firsthand by the students.  Numerous and ongoing STEM opportunities Stay tuned for updates on the progress of the Bush Tucker Garden Project, the secondary students have so many plans for the growth of this fantastic project and the more community engagement and involvement the better!

Some of the future plans include:  construction of the fire pit  log seating area  creating smaller paths  lining the bigger paths  mulching  building a Mia Mia and other sculptures  designing a shelter  creating signage & banners  building and programing an Arduino Robotic Irrigation Controller with solenoids  Farmbot installation in boxes  Hold an official opening!

The beginning phase of this ongoing project has been funded by the Quairading CRC through a WA Inspiring Australia grant aimed at facilitating projects that add value to the Western Australian STEM culture.

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Quairading Cake Decorators Congratulations to all the Quairading Cake Decorators on your wonderful display of Wedding cakes showing the changing styles and themes over the past 100 years. These ladies worked incredibly hard to achieve this. Also, congratulations on the great show entries, we are very proud of you all.

Mary & Audrey.

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Quairading St John Ambulance Sub Centre News 100th Quairading Ag Show The Sub Centre’s display was well supported at the 100th Quairading Ag Show.

Congratulations to the following prize winners in our lucky dip competition that was held on the day: Dorothy Hayes: Caravan and Camping First Aid Kit Alyson Groves: Medium Leisure Kit Andrew Hippisley: Pet First Aid Kit Arianna White: Small Leisure Kit As a Show Special, the Sub Centre is offering 20% of all St John First Aid kits when you order your kits and pay for them at the Sub Centre at the time of ordering. This special offer will be available until the end of November and our kits would be ideal for family and friends as a gift for Christmas.

To take advantage of this Show Special you are welcome to come to the Sub Centre on Wednesdays between 9.00am and 4.30pm. Alternatively, please feel free to contact the Sub Centre and we will follow up your enquiry when we are able.

St John Benefit Fund As a Benefit Fund member you, and your family (with a family membership) are covered for all ambulance trips that you may require 24 hours a day, 7 days a week within Western Australia.

Current membership prices are: Family: $96.00 (includes all children until they turn 18) Single: $58.00 Credit Card payments are available.

Sub Centre contact details Email: Quairading.subcentre@stjohnambulance.com.au Phone: 9645 0176

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Quairading Football Club President’s Report 2021 With an absence of football in the Avon during the season of 2020, the beginning of the new season of 2021 had a feeling of excitement and expectation, but also a familiar ease. With the return of our playing group and the addition of some new faces, Paul Dilena’s hard work and communication with our players showed reward at our first game of the season against Cunderdin.

This was followed by a meet and greet dinner. For Paul, football never stops. Regular contact with myself and the player group during the off season is just one of his many assets and by early January the players in the metro had begun pre season training.

At home in Quairading at this time the boys are invested in cricket but the thought of football is never far away. After his first season of coaching at the Bulls was put on hold, Ryan Powell was keen to get things underway and by mid February training in Q town was up and running.

With the committee’s decision to plant lupins in the cropping paddocks, seeding was completed by late April. Thank you to Brendon Stone for pre-emergent spraying and Greg Hayes and Braden Hayes for trash tilling Jonesy’s paddock to deal with a large amount of caltrop. Jake Stacey took care of seeding operations and Andrew Green contract sprayed all post emergents. Having Andrew come and do the crop spray took the pressure off club members trying to fit this in while busy with their own programs. Thank you also to Terry Andrews for checking the crop and organising chemical.

By mid May both the league and reserves had a strong position in the competition holding second spot on the ladder in both grades. A Saturday home game on May 22nd gave the club an opportunity to hold the 1990/1991 double premiership reunion, with over 40 past players and partners enjoying a luncheon while reminiscing, then a few drinks at the bulls bar during the league game, then staying on late into the night after post game awards. It was a great day for the club.

As the year continued on the league boys battled with York to claim top position while the reserves suffered a mid season slump and hovered between 4th and 5th.

With the district enjoying wet conditions during seeding and the club’s great year to date, we headed to the annual running of the Mutton Cup with a positive feeling throughout Q. The Mutton Cup has become a major event since it’s beginnings and is now an event that can come together quite easily and is a great fundraiser for the club. Thanks to Jill Hayes and Braden Hayes for their efforts in bringing a quality field of runners and producing the form guide for the races, and to all who entered and attended and stayed on to dance the night away to party band Rogue.

From here on the season gained pace and before we knew it, the last round and finals were looming. With full credit to Paul and the league squad they finished the year in top position on the ladder, an achievement that the club hasn’t had in over ten years. I would like to acknowledge Andrew Walker as his role as league captain this year and over the past three years Dre’s dedication and leadership alongside Paul and past captain Sean Hayes has been pivotal to the Bulls resurgence as a successful club. Combined with a genuinely good group of players, there is comfortable ease throughout the player group from league right through the reserves.

With a touch of luck and a squad of players that regrouped to full strength, the reserves scraped their way to the finals. Ryan showed good coaching and a strong belief in his players to lead them to what I believe are two of the greatest ressies wins in recent history. A 4 point win against Railways in the 1st semi thanks to an amazing 5 minute 3 goal burst from Theo Hayden and Anthony Hayden. The second was a 14 point win against York who dominated the competition all year and had soundly beaten us on our last two meetings.

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Come from behind nail biting wins became a pattern for the Bulls finals campaign, in the league second semi our boys fought back from a 22 point deficit to kick 5 unanswered goals in the last quarter to win by 8 points over York.

Two teams in the grand final, a feat that hasn’t happened since 2008. An amazing achievement.

Sadly the grand finals didn’t play out in our favour. After a galant and proud performance the reserves went down by 16 points to a quality Keller/Tammin side.

The future of our football players shone out in the finals with great performances from Lachie Dann, Declan Mills, Ciaran Allsop and Jeremy Allsop.

Cunderdin became the story of 2021 with their emergence as a fast running, skilful team that peaked at exactly the right time. Unfortunately our league boys could not find an answer during what was a fast paced and physical grand final, to eventually go down by 17 points.

Although the feel of defeat is bitter and disappointing, I only have pride for the results, hard work and effort that the Quairading Football Club has put in to get to the position we are now. To slightly sweeten the losses, we can walk away with some incredible individual rewards. Congratulations must go to Lachlan Dann for taking out the Avon Football Association’s Reserves Fairest & Best player award and Ryan Maldenis for joint AFA League Fairest & Best player. Hollee Siviour was also named joint MVP for the association netball for the Belles. An incredible achievement by these players.

Our awards night was held at Greenhills Inn with nearly 100 players and supporters in attendance.

This was a great celebration of the year and the success of the club and of individuals. Some rousing and emotional speeches were made and the hunger for a next season win was evident.

Congratulations to Braden Hayes for taking out Reserves F&B, with Lachie Dann runner up, and to Steven Payne for being League F&B, with Ryan Maldenis coming in second.

So many sponsors ,volunteers, committee, trainers, coaches and players give such a large amount of their personal time to allow the football club to survive. It is with great appreciation that I would like to thank each and every one.

In summary, the season of 2021 is one we can all be proud of. We have become stronger as a club. Our club is an enjoyable and comfortable place to be and what makes it this way are the people we have within. Quality people with a common goal for this footy club to not only survive but improve on every level.

Thank you to you all and I look forward to what is still to come.

QFC President Lyall Brown

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Press '1' if you require a police officer to attend an incident now.

Press '2' to report an incident that does not require immediate police attendance or for general information.

When do I call 000?

Only call 000 in an emergency or life-threatening situation, when urgent police assistance is needed, for example:  a serious crime is in progress, being witnessed or just committed;  any situation where life or serious injury is threatened;  a car accident where people are trapped or seriously injured;  a serious air, rail or water incident;  any incident which poses an immediate threat of danger to people or property; or  an explosion or bomb incident or threat.

Under Commonwealth and State laws, it is an offence to misuse the 000 emergency services number. Action will be taken against those who misuse or make nuisance calls on the 000 line.

When do I call 131 444?

Call 131 444 for police assistance or attendance and when it is not an emergency, for example:  reporting a disturbance or breach of the peace (antisocial behaviour);  reporting something which has happened in the past;  reporting a property-related incident for insurance purposes; or  making a complaint against police or another individual.

Callers to 131444 will be asked to press '1' on their phones if they require a Police Officer to attend an incident now. If you need to report an incident that does not require immediate Police attendance or for general information you will be asked to press '2'.

Calls to 131 444 from most regional areas are automatically directed to the nearest police station.

Speech or hearing impaired If you have a speech or hearing disability the triple zero service (000) can be accessed via the National Relay Service, call TTY 106.

When do I contact Crime Stopppers?

Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online if you have information about any crime, or any suspicious activities, or if you think you have useful information that may help prevent a crime.

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Contact: Ross or Bianca Phone: 0438 375 146 Email: office@combinedpc.com.au Website: www.combinedpc.com.au Prices are for single domestic sites, with standard size buildings, on a standard size block for 2021 All prices include GST Prices are subject to change.

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Introducing: Community Vision!

Community Vision held a community information day on Tuesday 19th October at the Quairading community building.

We had Community Vison staff provide information around disability and aged care supports that can be provided in our community.

Our aim is to support eligible people with a disability to:  Connect with services and service providers  Assist NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) clients with transport, appointments, individual home support, and  Act as an Advocate when required.

The Quairading staff are: Senior Support Worker Murray Yarran, and Support Workers Garry Taylor and Cynthia Dann.

Left to right - Cynthia Dann – Support Worker, Manuel Dopico - Head of Disability, Murray Yarran – Senior Support Worker, Regina Colbung, Arthur West, Barbara West, Garry Taylor – Support Worker and Sherralea McMahon – Account Manager Events Co-ordinator disability

Quairading staff with Arthur and Barbara West and Regina Colbung.

For more information about Community Vision’s Disability Services call into the Quairading CRC Meeting Room and speak with our staff.

We are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am -2:00pm.

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Loose Stitches I was told the other day that it is only 8 weeks—give or take a day—’til Christmas, where has 2021 gone?

I suppose when you are busy the time does fly and we have been flat out at Loosies this past month.

We hosted 50 lovely ladies from WAQA (Western Australian Quilters Assoc.) on Saturday the 16th, the weather was perfect. This was part of their annual ‘Shop Hop’ where the ladies jump on a bus and visit country quilt shops around the state. We decked out the courtyard next to Loosies with quilts, it was a mini ‘Airing of the Quilts’ and we had small tables and chairs on the footpath Alfresco style (Thanks to the Co-op for the loan of the tables and chairs).

Last weekend we were asked to take the shop down to the Adriatic Centre in Stirling to be a part of QuiltWest market place, there were 8 shops in total (we were the only country shop). QuiltWest is a chance for patchworkers and quilters to showcase their amazing talents, we were in awe of the many very talented people out there.

November is shaping up to be as busy as October.

As well as our usual monthly get togethers we are hosting: Melbourne Cup Lunch Tuesday 2nd Nov, bring a small plate to share for lunch.

Avon Valley Friendship Day on Saturday 13th – BYO lunch, the cost is $5, morning and arvo tea provided. We will have to reschedule the UFO Day, sorry!

Christmas Party will be on Tuesday 7th December, please bring a small plate to share.

We will be closing the shop for the holiday break on FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER. So be sure to get all you holiday supplies before we close.

Wishing all the farmers a great stress free harvest!

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Lights, Camera – Covid!

Written by Peta West I know I get asked a lot about what is happening with the Quairading based film High Strangeness which I am producing, so I thought it was time to give the community another update.

When you are basically a two-person team (behind the scenes) things take time. Our fantastic editor can spend 6 hours watching footage to find 2 seconds of film that is needed to splice in. It is a long process.

Good news is that editing is over! We have moved into the sound/score stage of the film. This is where any dialogue gets redone in a sound studio, if need be, and bits like creaking floor boards, wind and all other sounds that we take for granted are added to the mix. Then don’t forget the music, and of course the opening credits. If you are a film buff or Netflix addict, you will know opening credits on television shows and movies are a big deal nowadays.

Though we were hoping to have given our lovely community a preview of the film before the rest of the world. Things eventually caught up with us COVID wise, that and a major computer malfunction. Things are back on track and oh wow what a lot of worldwide press the film has been receiving, including an article in the world leading Science Fiction Magazine, and an article on one of the world's most famous horror news sites just to name two. You can see links to all the press via our website www.fracturedvisionsfilms.com in the news section.

We have had a Grammy winning American rapper come on board to do voice work (as we needed a Californian accent) so one of our actors' voices had to be dubbed.

We have also just had legendary Australian Actor Roger Ward come on board to do the narration of the opening credits. Roger is Ozploitation royalty and star of films such as Mad Max, Turkey Shoot among others. He has just recently finished production in a new John Jarratt film.

We have another Australian/Hollywood film maker checking in on us, wanting involvement. Plus of course Australian iconic film maker Philippe Mora is our Executive Producer and is getting calls and emails regarding High Strangeness from press and film festivals.

So please have some patience with us. Believe me, we know it has been a very long time. However, this has been basically self-funded, and with a two-person crew. If you check out the ending credits of any film, you can see what an accomplishment that is in itself.

We are putting Quairading on the film map well and truly and we are very excited for what the future is going to bring. If you have questions, please ask... I am more than happy to answer. Plus, chat with the director Aaron (he’s not hard to miss, formal attire, loves the coop’s coffee). He doesn’t bite, and he is more than happy to chat about the film or films in general. Also, if you want to be involved – let us know, we have future projects in the works, including a series of short films over Summer. Then next year I am tackling an Australian adaption of Jane Eyre. Yes, you read correctly. I’m not all horror, Jane Eyre is actually my favourite book!

We will let you now as soon as we are ready to have a screening in town. And yes, you will see High Strangeness before the rest of the world. We have a professional film audio engineer working on the sound etc right now! Exciting times indeed.

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Quairading Junior Golf 2021 The Junior Golf season came to a close at the end of last term. What a cracking season it was, boasting a total of 19 junior golfers! We met at the Golf Club after school every Tuesday afternoon of Term 3.

Once again, we were fortunate to secure three session of PGA coaching with Mr Rob Farley, from Marangaroo Golf Course.

This year, we had all golfers out on course playing golf. We tailored their game to suit their ability and stamina, having some kids play 9 holes and some play 3 very short, modified holes. Thank you to all parents and grandparents who came along to chaperone the kids each week, junior golf couldn’t operate with out you. It was so lovely to see our walkers come in from the course wearing bigger smiles than the players! Proving that golf can be enjoyed by all ages, all abilities and non-golfers too!

As always, a big thanks to the Quairading Golf Club who continue to support and encourage Junior Golf. The golf course looked spectacular all season.

A special thanks to the Shire of Quairading’s Community Grants, which enabled us to purchase four new sets of golf sticks, bags and buggies.

Championship Day results: 6 Holes Long Winner: Kieran Mills (53) Runner Up: Jeb Wilson (55) 6 Holes Short Winner: Ruby Duncan (38) Runner Up: Flo Wilson (39) 3 Holes Short Winner: Raph Wilson (22) Runner Up: Charlie Berry(24) 3 Holes Super Short Winner: Kaydee Hayes (22) Runner Up: Ellie Hall (27) Coaches Award: Lochie Berry and Mia Hall Longest Drive winners: Kieran Mills, Ruby Duncan, Charlie Berry and Ellie Hall.

Well done to all our junior golfers. I look forward to seeing you on the green next year!

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Warrior Wellbeing Coping with Change As individuals we all have a different capacity to handle life events and stress.

This capacity and our own innate level of resilience is tested when challenged by change either on a personal front or in the workplace. Our life’s journey will have many unknowns and the only guarantee in that journey is that there will be change.

Dealing with change will often throw up a number of variables. Some people are more at risk than others of becoming dysfunctional during the change process.

From studies undertaken those who may struggle with change can be identified as follows:  individuals who get meaning from a single purpose, like work. This is usually us blokes as we are primarily defined by our role and function e.g. our job. The social/spiritual dimension of most blokes often goes unexplored, and as blokes we just don’t talk about issues close to our heart;  individuals whose role is threatened;  individuals who are passionate about their role;  individuals whose security is threatened.

Research tells us that half the population will take change in their stride having little or no effect on their wellbeing. The other half of the population will be affected, and the percentage affected can be broken down into the following categories:  20% showing stress signs for up to six weeks (is this normal?)  20% showing stress signs for up to 12 months;  10% showing profound affects (chronic trauma – distress unresolved).

If we fit into one of the 20% or 10% categories, we need to seek support and have a chat to someone about our distress.

It may be through our EAP (Employment Assistance Program), doctor or private counsellor and/or involve talking to a mate (close friend or a family member).

Vocational wellbeing is extremely important because we spend a majority of our time at work. Some points we may want to consider before making decisions on the work we do, or making a change are:  be happy and enjoy what we are doing;  be passionate about what we are doing;  keep the work life balance right;  keep growing our experience, it’s never complete.

Coping with change in our life is a daily event, sometimes not all the changes are good, especially around bureaucracy. To thrive we must work at it and even though it is challenging at times, the process of change often gives us new skills, increases our capacity and flexibility in life and quite often sends us off in a direction that we would never have allowed ourselves to go.

For more men’s health & wellbeing information, check out our Working with Warriors® Podcast Series which is based on conversations around men’s wellbeing and health from our Working with Warriors® education sessions. The short podcasts, regarding a man’s approach to his wellbeing and health, are now available to listen via our website or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and numerous other podcast directories.

From Owen and the Team from The Regional Men’s Health Initiative Delivered by Wheatbelt Men’s Health (Inc) Address: PO Box 768, Northam WA 6401 Phone: 9690 2277 Email: menshealth@4blokes.com.au Website: www.regionalmenshealth.com.au PAGE 53

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Gardening in the Wheatbelt Written by Carmela Kriszyk of Eaglewood Farm At present it is indeed hard to believe that we live where we live.

Is this the semi arid Central Wheatbelt or have we been picked up and moved two or three hundred kilometers further south? Never in our twenty one years of living in our wonderful part of the state have we experienced such unseasonal conditions. Not only have we enjoyed more rain than in previous years but the first two months of spring, bar two days of 30 and 31 degrees, have been mild if not downright cool. Whatever summer may bring, the tanks are full, the dams are full and any new plants put in last autumn have had the greatest start ever. Continue to enjoy and share your gardens, November is looking to be as mild as the rest of spring has been.

Now a reminder that the Quairading Garden Lovers Group meets on the last Friday of the month at the Quairading Nursery at 10am. New members are always welcome. Also on the 29th October the QGLG is visiting the Lake House Nursery in Beverley 10am.

There will be a short meeting before the tour of the nursery.

Please reply by this Thursday with numbers to 0403153661. BYO picnic plate to share and coffee or tea, the cost for non members is only $5.

herbs in that they do not have a woody structure. The Cymbidiums grow from a pseudobulb, they need to be kept watered but allowed to dry out between waterings and should be grown in a very friable medium. There are specific mixtures sold for potting up Orchids which essentially are woodchips from hard wood timbers but not gums. They like to be kept quite crowded in their pots and take longer to flower once they are repotted. The pots can be kept indoors on an east or north facing windowsill, however, mine are outside. In autumn and winter they are in the sun and are then moved to shady position under a deciduous tree. The time in the sun is essential to flowering, if they are always kept in the shade Cymbidiums will not flower. The most simple way of fertilizing Orchids is with a slow release fertiliser designed for flowering plants. I urge everyone to try these plants for their forgiving nature but most of all for their beautiful flowers which last for weeks in a vase and even longer if the pot is brought inside while it is in flower.

Things to do – dead head roses to encourage more flowers; keep up with the weeds after these late showers; check reticulation systems; mulch garden beds while the soil is moist. Orchard trees like nectarines and peaches may have overestimated the amount of fruit they can carry to maturity so it is best to take many of these small fruit off, this will improve the quality of the ripe fruit at the end of the season. Check citrus for scale and leaf miner and apply an oil spray if It’s time… there are signs of these pests. Also Sow – because of the cool weather spray for ants at the base of the the time to sow summer crops has trees as they spread scale through been extended, so if you haven’t the tree for their benefit. As the soil done so already go ahead and put warms up apply fertiliser to lawns Plant of the Month – This month’s in all the summer veggies and and all trees, perennial and annual plant may seem a little unusual for melons you like. flowering plants in the garden. Also our area, however, as potted plants applying a soil wetting agent before Orchids are in fact quite hardy and Plant – seedlings of all sorts can be the soil dries out is a good idea. As simple to look after. This family of planted now, annual flowering the weather dries keep an eye on plants is one of the largest families plants for Christmas displays and the compost heap and don’t let it of flowering plants on earth with summer veggies and fruits. dry out. This is a great time to about 28,000 species and more propagate your favourite natives or than a hundred thousand hybrids Harvest – at Eaglewood Farm we exotics, remember to take small and cultivars. Orchids are found on are still harvesting late mandarins, cuttings, keep the potting mix moist almost every continent and of all late navel oranges, Eureka lemons and keep the cuttings out of the sun the species the Vanilla plant is and grapefruit. In the veggie patch, but in bright light. perhaps the best known and most the asparagus is going strong, the widely used of all. As I am a total garlic harvest has begun, and we The last word – If something is not disaster at caring for indoor plants picked the first of the broad beans eating your plants, then your my experience with Orchids is last week. There are always garden is not part of the ecosystem. limited to the most common of the carrots, spinach, and lettuce and Always share some plants or Orchidaceae family the Cymbidium we still have fennel which was put produce with the critters large and Orchids. All Orchids come under in very late last season. small that are in and around your the broad description of perennial garden.

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DATE

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Sacrament of Reconciliation is 15 minutes prior to Saturday 6pm Mass Feast Days During November 2021 1st All Saints day 2nd All Souls Day 9th Dedication of Lateran Basilica

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St Leo the Great Elizabeth of Hungary St Cecilia First Sunday of Advent

Uniting Church Coraling Street Jesus has been going around the district’s preaching and healing the sick.

Our gospel readings this month seem to take a different tact. He is asking questions; “Who is he?” “What do the people think? “ What do the disciples think and above all what do we think? The next question “Why did He come and for who?” The Jews thought they were special and so they were, but they could not visualize other people being involved as well. Jesus came to save all people so He then started to talk about the future and what He was to go through, The disciples found this hard to take. He went on to say that for those who followed Him. Needed to be prepared to lose their life. “What does that mean.?

Sunday October 3rd Service 10:30am. P. West.

Sunday October 10th Service 10:30am A. Jones.

Sunday October 17th Service 10:30am T.B.A. Possible Café Church.

Sunday October 24th Service 10:30am M. Beadle.

Sunday October 31st Service 10:30am A. West Congregational A.G.M. follow.

Welcome to everyone. For more information contact A. West Tel 9645 0081

Anglican Church (St Faith’s) Harris Street No notices received. Please check next week’s Passion Sheet.

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