Darlington Review • Vol.61 No.6 • July 2021

Vol. 61 No. 6 July 2021

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Chris Pemberton 9252 0154 Kalamunda Bridge Club Jenny Tedeschi jennifer_tedeschi1@hotmail.com Member for Kalamunda Matthew Hughes 9293 4747 Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc Trish Beaman

9295 0540 Mundaring Arts Centre Inc Jenny Haynes 9295 3991 Mundaring Arts Scholarships Chris Durrant 9299 6093 Mundaring Chamber of Commerce Patrick Bertola, President 0428 316 271 Mundaring Christian College Amanda McCleary 9295 2688 Mundaring Creative Learning Terrie Plaistowe 9295 1688 Shire of Mundaring Library Service Kerryn Martin, Branch Librarian, Greenmount Public Library 9290 6758 Silver Tree Steiner School Karolina Pawlowski and Hayley Spracklen 9295 4787 Soroptimist International of Helena Fay Kappler – 9274 4543

Rosalie Gordon – 9299 6230 The Darlington Club Sue Lavell 0439 273 213 Treetops Montessori School 9299 6725 Mundaring Shire South Ward Councillors: Cr David Lavell 14 Sandover Road, Darlington 0419 913 014 Cr Darrell Jones Helena Valley 0409 688 568 Cr James Martin Boya 0402 847 780 Justice of the Peace: Warren Southwell 9252 0361

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Editorial DARLINGTON – IT’S MUCH MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO LIVE The Place Darlington’s natural environment is very loved; trees, rocks, quarries, creeks, glorious sunsets and sunrises, clear skies, clear air (when it’s not burning off season), bandicoots, possums, kangaroos, birds and bees and even echidnas and a heritage trail through the centre with numerous bush trails to adventure on. We have big blocks and a mix of heritage and creatively designed houses; clubs, organizations and committees for as many things that you can think of; world class artists and art and the Arts Festival and Open Studios Art Trail, community theatre and musicians and music events/gigs of all types; a history club and world class historians; the best Volunteer Fire Brigade around; three primary and two high schools with amazing teachers that kids travel from all over to attend; a village centre and oval doubling as the setting for the off-leash yappy hour; the heritage Darlington Hall and St Cuthbert’s, and our ‘bespoke’ bus stop, the Pavilion...

Phew take a breath, there is so much more that I haven’t mentioned that I am sure you can add that you love about Darlington...

The People So many characters and living legends. Many amazingly multitalented people starting from the kids right up to the elders.

Leaf through this Review for stories of people who are doing a range of remarkable things. And take a moment and name to yourself those in our community that matter for you.

I am privileged to have met many people as Guest Editor and am blessed to be a part of our community. When asking: What are

the best things about living in Darlington? people usually say things like those you will read in this month’s Review - Frankie and Duncan, “We came for the trees... and stayed for the people”, or Geoff Barker: “The bush environment and the supportive and welcoming community”, or Hardey: “Many times we reached out to the community for support and have been overwhelmed with offers from people we don’t know, but they are happy to help as we are part of the community.”

Values like Stacey August’s “we leave no one behind” commenting in the Darlington Community Care Facebook Group which was created at the beginning of Covid, are plentiful. Like Kate who shopped for us fortnightly following our request to that Group, and still does. It’s like Barb and her circle of friends knowing there will always be a pot of soup on their doorstep if they’re sick and that they will in turn give the gift when needed.

It’s people sitting around the fire pit on chilly winter nights after playing tennis chatting for ages. Like the amazing generosity on the Darlington/Boya Buy Nothing Facebook Group where many days there are touching requests, offers and exchanges between neighbours. In Darlington people care and it feels like “no-one will grow old lonely”.

Thank you Darlington people and particularly Editor Trea Wiltshire for the monthly gifting of the Review.

I will never take for granted again ALL that goes into producing it.

With gratitude and fondness, Susie Itzstein.

A Chat with GEOFF BARKER and his film proposal what “Community” means to people and its benefits Geoff Barker is the man many have seen around the village wearing the famed Red-Brick suit that Gabby Houldsworth found online to use for promoting DaSRA’s ongoing Buy-aBrick campaign. Geoff exclaimed, “Who’s going to wear that?” Gabby replied, “There was only one size available and it will fit you!” Geoff says, “It has since become my buddy. People recognise me as the Brick Man and especially, children call out ‘Hi Brick Man!’” Not only does Geoff splendidly wear that most outstanding Red-Brick suit, he is the wearer of many hats. And to name just a few – partner to Margaret, father to four, grandfather to seven, good friend to many, architect, community developer, Chair of DaSRA, the quintessential volunteer as part of many different community organizations and groups over 28 years of calling Darlington home, and now the major force behind the grand

project; producing a film/documentary on “Belonging – Sense Of Community”.

“I have a passion for hearing stories about places and why people live where they do and this got me thinking about documenting the stories of long-term residents and those involved in community organisations and activities. Having chats with senior members of our community (and others) discussing why they think Darlington is special and their experience and involvement in it shone brightest.

It would be an oral history with a focus on what ‘Community’ means to people and its benefits.”

Geoff has previously made a couple of films and is interested in oral history.

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his interest in making a film about Darlington and its residents.

Darlington people will be interviewed, their history of being residents, what is important about the community and their involvement in it and the benefits, and specifically the benefits to each person’s sense of wellbeing and belonging.

Funds are needed and also key technicians such as media, sound and camera people. If this sounds like you Geoff would very much appreciate a chat with you. The objectives are it be a record of Darlington in the 2020’s as well as being shared with other communities as an example of the benefits of being “involved in community”.

and community. In his professional capacity as an architect, Geoff lived and worked in Darwin and Broome, developing a deep understanding of the housing needs of indigenous communities.”

• “He’s stalwart, a champion, dedicated, reliable, visionary, cando, a gentleman, dependable, honourable, sturdy, unwavering...”

Take a bow Geoff B. You are much loved, admired and valued and we are so glad you chose Darlington as your home.

If you would like a chat with Geoff about this, call on 0418 953 176.

In the next few months you will get many more opportunities to see Geoff looking resplendent in the Red-Brick Suit as he and DaSRA are on a mission to raise the $40,000 needed to pay off the remaining debt for building the Pavilion which is needed to repay a valued community member who loaned the funds to enable its completion.

Let me underline the respect and admiration many have for this man and his deep sense of community building, development and strengthening.

Friendly, warm, honouring and respectful, solid, quietly going about his business, generous, good hearted, caring, inclusive, a man of his word, a networker, the kind of guy people say G’day to in the street... come to mind for me. Also of very high importance for him is people experience a true sense of belonging and feel they matter.

Ways other people described him when I asked them, “who is this man Geoff Barker?” were: • “He’s tall, handsome, compassionate, has integrity, disciplined, heart for people, passionate about a cause, champion of the red brick suit, articulate, a leader...”

• “Geoff is kind, understanding and generous, giving his time and guidance freely to numerous organisations, events and activities. He is a loving family man with a passion for friends

We can all help by:

• Buying A Brick(s) at $100 each. How great would it be for you to have a brick plaque on the Pavilion wall that will forever remind you of you and your loved ones?

• By attending the QUIZ NIGHT on 28th August 2021. Organise a table of 8 (see poster on DaSRA page).

The enthusiastic chair of DCG, Louise Stelfox, describes what many of its members feel: “I see the DCG bringing joy, connection, belonging, challenge, relaxation, peace, mental and physical health gains, new skills, knowledge, inspiration, memories.

It’s already doing this for me and more...”

Darlington Community Garden Connecting. Belonging. Growing Community.

We’re not only making a garden, we’re growing community From little things big things grow...

If you have been thinking why do we need a community garden when we have big blocks and so many excellent home gardeners throughout the village, think again. The Darlington Community Garden (DCG) is a vibrant group of multi-talented and resourceful people whose vision includes so much more than just a garden.

Trish Cook, one of the main seed planters for this project in 2018, sees it as “a community meeting area to share and pass on gardening skills, many which have been lost due to supermarkets and distancing of consumers to the product...

The idea is not to produce a farm or market garden, but as growing local connections, education, and sustainability.”

The DCG Team are keen that the Darlington community feels invested and excited about the construction of their community garden. Any comments/questions or to join the email membership list, email dcg@westnet.com.au or join the DCG Facebook page.

Also note Sunday 26th September as the date for the official Opening/Blessing of the DCG.

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Check out this Darlington Community Garden UPDATE for what’s been happening

Links to History, Railway Lines and Vineyards...

What do Arbors, Wagons and Goannas have to do with it?

In the early 1950’s until I was about four, we lived in Midland down the hill opposite the railway line. I still remember the smell and the sound of the big steam train as it huffed and hissed and chugged on its way as it was heading up the hill. This memory was strongly etched in me as a little girl and I’m surprised it has been evoked by learning more about our stately new Grand Arbor as I chatted with its designer, landscape architect, Gerry Healy. He shares: “In regard to the concept behind the Arbor design my inspiration was provided through historical research on the site where the main elements jumping out were the Darlington vineyard and the historic railway line.

(ABOVE) Karen has drawn up how the goanna beds will look from the ground. John’s design of the bird’s eye view from above.

This picture shows vine trellises which I used for the front of the Arbor combining it with timber sleepers which relate to the railway tracks that ran past the site. The V formation reflects the perspective view you get looking down a railway track and the rusted steel beams and purlins reflect the steel of the railway line...”

Continuing with the railway theme and acknowledging the rich history of our village, Trish Cook and Sonja Parker have been working intensively behind the scenes on many things needed to restore, renovate, protect and modify a 1952 Freight Railway Goods Van to be a focal point within our DCG. What a beauty!

One of the last models to run on the Mundaring Loop between Bellevue and Mount Helena (which closed in 1954) it was a rare find in the good condition it is in and still has the original canvas roof and running board which is amazing! It will serve as a storage facility for gardening tools and equipment, house Darlington’s Recycling Hub and be a place to share a cuppa and a chat.

WHY GOANNAS? Do you know what the totem animal for Darlington is? Sally Herzfeld learned that it is the Racehorse Goanna (Karda) after chatting with local Aboriginal elder Noel Nannup, and the Horticulture Team led by John Yaxley and Karen Davies were keen to integrate it into the design.

“During a meeting it clicked that we should build our garden beds around the totem, letting it bring life into the garden. The Goanna will stretch for about 20m, with raised garden beds all along it.

Each of the legs and the head will be raised circular gardens. At the Goanna’s feet there’ll be keyhole beds for garden greens and herbs and along its body we’ll have beds for larger veggies.”

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They are thinking of creating a series of workshops involving the community in building the Goanna such as: brick-laying, semi-dry rock wall construction, making mudbricks, making rammed earth blocks for the compost bays (using clay onsite) and creating straw-bale seating. The design is in its conceptual stage and is open to feedback and they hope the community like the design and engage with the garden. Many hands make light work and John appreciates any input and offers of help to johnyaxley1@gmail.com.

Continuing with the Darlington artistic and creative way of doing things, there are plans for paving to include a mosaic goanna design.

Sustainability & Environmental Awareness is another strong thread for the DCG and Winsome Santa Maria and Kate Herren, as experts in all things to do with recycling, are the Team leaders for our future Recycling Hub inspired by the City Farm set-up.

A group of keen local residents are already collecting plastic bottle lids and dropping them at Win’s house, with the next date early July. If collecting, do remove the small insert and the lids must be clean and sorted into colours.

Stephen in Wooroloo processes them by shredding and melting the plastic using machines he built based on blueprints on the ‘Precious Plastics’ website. He is still experimenting with ways to reuse the melted plastic and would like to collaborate with Darlington residents to make items that may be useful for our village, like park benches and planter boxes. The DCG has visions of brightly coloured benches and gardening tools.

The DCG has a Cash for Containers Number - C10330258.

Bins for deposits are at the end of the Darlington Liquor & Gourmet carpark.

The recycling is in its infancy and help to collect and sort bottle tops and designers and welders to fabricate moulds for the plastic pour is much appreciated. Also other recycling initiatives are being kick-started. All questions email winsome. santamaria@gmail.com.

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LITTLE BRASSICA - INTRODUCING HARDEY McMURRICK & CAITLIN JOHNSON nutritional meals using only hormone and spray-free and fresh and seasonal local veggies and meat or fish, as well as vegan and gluten free options.

Have you seen that advertisement on TV with the little old Italian lady who is happily spreading tomato paste on a pizza base and a voice off-screen says “We are on our way... are you making the pizza” and she with the biggest smile and chuckle replies, “No, I am making da love”...

That’s how the food feels that is served from the blue and green and brightly painted Little Brassica van in Earnshaws’ car park in Darlington most Friday nights. The lovely Caitlin and Hardey are “making da love”...making everything from scratch on the day.

Totally fresh! And they make their own chutneys, pickles, sauces, dressings and even items like tortillas and pastries. Nothing mass produced for these folk. Providing good wholesome,

Satisfaction for them is serving a good nutritional meal - they love healthy food but also tasty food with a contrast of flavours and textures. Caitlin is also a Medical Herbalist practising a couple of days a week. Hardey works as a Clown Doctor two days a week at Perth Children’s Hospital and they also perform part time as musicians. Their recent marriage was an outstanding example of the Darlington community at its best via our local BUY NOTHING Darlington/Boya Facebook page. Says Caitlin: “Our special day was in the beautiful setting of the Juniper Gallery which Trish kindly offered as a venue after rain made us move from the quarry. The sense of community freely offering everything from flowers, chairs, and even the dress as mine didn’t arrive in time, was so heart warming , not to mention the numerous well wishes and so much love we got whenever we posted requesting something...

It was one of the best days of my life. Filled with love and great cake.”

Find them at Earnshaws’ carpark Fridays 6-8pm (Because of restrictions of the closing times of the businesses they can’t start earlier). They also offer event catering. TIP: get down there early as they often run out with their following of well satisfied fans.

THE PERTH COAST FISH BOOK We started the evening trekking down one of those long steep Darlington driveways on a dark and chilly, crispy, misty winter’s night to attend the ‘local launch’ and celebration of authors Dr Glen Whisson and Alex Hoschke‘s latest book, The Perth Coast Fish Book.

(l) PCFB cover May 2021 & (r) Local book launch - Glen entertaining us with his powerpoint at the launch

Glen entertained us all with an animated PowerPoint talk about their work and the book with lots of colourful photos and stories. “We are not doing it to make money. We do it because we are passionate about it”, and that was very obvious.

More than 1,000 colour photographs, descriptions of more than 500 species found along the coast between Mandurah and Two Rocks, 2000+ hours of work to self publish, 104 trips on their boat Stereo, and 239 separate survey days went into making the book. It is the most comprehensive fish identification guide ever produced for the coastal waters surrounding Perth.

Published in May 2021, the book represents years of research, diving and photography, and follows their first fish identification 6

guide, The Rottnest Island Fish Book (2017).

The Perth Coast Fish Book is a key resource for fishers wishing to identify their catch; divers and snorkellers working out what fish they observed; marine researchers and the general public needing a detailed reference guide; and anyAlex & Glen with their cameras underwater one interested in the amazing rich variety that abounds in our coastal waters.

Part of the appeal of this publication is the large input from Citizen Scientists, with over 100 contributors supplying beautiful images of the local fish fauna.

These two sure are multitalented and have a long list of accomplishments behind them. They are long-term residents of Darlington and are very active and well-known in the community. Alex is the president of the Darlington Tennis Club and Glen is a well known musician in the Blue Manna band and an organiser of music gigs in the Hills area.

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FAREWELL to PERRELLA’S CAFE and JOHN & JULIE “To our customers over the past three years, a very warm thank you for your custom and moral support. There’ve been challenging times on many fronts, but we’re glad to have come out the other side, albeit a little exhausted. Perrella’s Café has certainly made its mark and is now ready for a new phase. We wish Frankie and Duncan and their family a long and prosperous journey. We have confidence they will do very well. Please give them the support and welcome fanfare you did for us. Wishing everyone the very best and we’ll see you at the café from time to time.”

and the opportunity to contribute was a big part of our decision to buy The Hive.

AND HELLO to THE HIVE DARLINGTON and its Buzzing New Owners

And there is Frankie’s food passion that has dominated her career. As the owner of Additive Free Kids, Frankie helps families improve the quality of children’s’ lives by reducing the additives and preservatives in their food

“Hi – we’re the Bells! Frankie, Duncan and our five sons and as of June 2021, we’re the proud new owners. After our first week of ownership the reception and support from the community has been wonderful and so heart-warming! We’ve had plenty of questions about the café. Mostly people want to know our plans, but usually from those that know us well, they start off with the question: “Are you guys crazy?!?!” I think that’s a blunt way of asking why we were attracted in the first place.”

What’s the attraction? “We’re a local Darlington family who moved into the neighbourhood 10 years ago and love calling the village our home. We came for the trees... and stayed for the people. We’ve always tried in our own small ways to be actively involved in the community, mostly through the primary school and local sporting clubs. Community is very important to us,

“We love our food. Perhaps it’s our Mediterranean roots, as the whole family loves cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

There’s seldom a day that passes without at least one of the boys in the kitchen with Frankie or I whipping up something tasty. Home cooked meals made from scratch has been a family philosophy for years as has the Italian custom of really connecting with family and friends over a meal.”

Their Plans for The Hive - Changes will be slow and steady and incremental. They will continue the great work John and Julie did providing amazing home-made food and weave in new options. They are keen to consult with regulars, with a bit of fun and experimentation thrown in. They look forward to supporting and collaborating with local artisan producers. Pizza will continue on Friday and Saturday nights. They’re tackling this area first lifting the quality of the pizzas and down the track extending the range of evening offerings and looking at pizza ovens from Italy. The coffee is a topic that seems to polarise customers. Some have told them they love it, others, not so.

They’re looking at alternative coffee roasters and may change if they really like what they see. Hint: regular patrons look out for the opportunity to join them for a taste testing session!

A challenge will be finding the balance between being actively involved in the community, running the café, Duncan holding down his day-job and the two of them playing a big role in their kids’ lives who will always be their greatest priority.

“Mmm… I suspect I know why people asked if we were crazy. We love to stay active and love a challenge. The Hive will be buzzing!” To keep up to date with the buzz, join The Hive Community Facebook Group or drop in for a chat...

A WELCOME RETURN… Apart from stepping into the Editor’s chair of the Darlington Review, working on his second novel and being an active member of Trillion Trees, Chris Durrant has somehow found the time to polish his musical theatre skills for a forthcoming performance with Stephen Turley as ‘Avocado Pair’. “Another Evening of Silly Songs” will happen on July 10, 7.30pm at Darlington Hall and if you enjoy Tom Lehrer and Flanders and Swann, you’ll love this evening in the company of two genial performers and with Christina Browning at the piano. Chris had a long association with musical theatre, performing with the Darlington Theatre Players and as a member of Swan Harmony Choir.

Stephen sings with the WASO/WA Opera chorus and has

performed in many extravaganzas, including multiple Messiahs.

Professional musician Christina is a music teacher much in demand as accompanist to WAAPA, WA Opera etc.

She has previously been part of Avocado Pair, singing “Mud, glorious mud!” in Ukrainian! Purchase tickets from Chris on 9299 6093, Trybooking (enter ‘Avocado Pair’) or at the door. Details on the ad in this Review. Stephen Turley (top hat), Chris Durrant and Christina Browning

RE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY Finally, we welcome new advertisers offering a service that’s a little different. They’re mobile based, specialising in exercise and rehabilitation for management of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic diseases to help restore strength, power, flexibility and function. They plan the type and length of exercise sessions, Darlington Review – July 2021

provide education on the specific condition and engage with other health providers when necessary, as well as giving an indication of expected outcomes. They work with insurancebased referrals and are a NDIS provider.

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Letters to the Review* Letter to the Editor – Sue Rhodes writes:

(*Letters to the Review continued page 29) the road - on the hilly elbow of Victor Rd - and her car missed it but unfortunately the car following hers hit it. It was taken to the vet but had to be put down due to its injuries. I had also seen an echidna further down Victor Rd (where it is now blocked off ) about 40 years ago. So I suspect this must be an area where echidna colonies are well established.

I am interested to know if others have echidna sightings and stories from this Darlington/Boya ‘junction’. Also, I would like to gauge if there is sufficient support to request an echidna sign be put on Victor Rd in that location so that we can alert motorists and protect the echidnas a bit better. I can be contacted by email on suerds@ iinet.net.au Thank you ~ Sue Rhodes, Koongamia

I grew up in Darlington, love the place, live nearby and am in and out of Darlington each week. About 5 years ago, I was driving home via Victor Rd, rounded the elbow up from Clayton Rd and saw what looked like a pile of rags on the road. I passed safely over the top of it just at the moment I realised that it was an echidna. I pulled over and walked up around the bend to get it off the road and as I did, another car came and a guy pulled over to see if I was alright. When I explained, he went white: he had just hit the echidna, not realising what it was. We went back and found the little creature still alive and put it over in the bush in the hope that it would somehow be okay. It had gone from there the next day when I checked so perhaps it survived. Last night I heard an almost identical story and in the same location. A friend had seen an echidna scurrying over

Darlington Main & Lesser Halls’ Activities Schedule (Current at June 2021) (current at June 2021)

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ACTIVITY Activity

DanceDance In Health in Health Darlington Festival Darlington ArtsArtsFestival Meetings Meetings Darlington Residents & Ratepayers Assoc. Meetings

Darlington Residents & Ratepayers Assoc. Meetings The Darlington Disco The Darlington Disco

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Main Hall Monday

Main Hall

0409 520 023

Chris 9252 0154 3rd Monday of the month

7.00pm – 10.30pm

Chris 9252 0154

Main Hall

Wednesday

6.00 – 7.30pm

Clare 0430 376 567

Inspirit Tae Kwon Do

Main Hall

The Darlington Club

MondayLynne

7.00pm – 10.00pm

Lesser Hall

Main Hall

All bookings subject to change.

9.30am – 10.30am

Contact

Lesser Hall

Kindy Dance Time

InspiritTheTae Kwon Do Darlington Club

3 Monday of the

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1st Tuesday of the month

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Kindy Dance Time

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Darlington History Group

Darlington History Group

LOCATION Day

Main Hall 2 Wednesday of nd

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Darlington Dipsticks The ongoing story of the restoration of a 1960 MK2 Jaguar. By Bindy Datson ~ Part Five (June 2021) Readers might remember this story from around February 2020 when I last submitted a progress update.

Mark and I had bought a 1960 Automatic 3.8 MK2 Jaguar, online and sight unseen, something which in hindsight could have come unstuck in so many ways! However, everything went well, and the car arrived from NSW, in November 2016.

Decisions need to be made when tackling a 60-year-old vehicle, the most important being how far you are able or prepared to go with restoration. All vehicles from that era will have some or a lot of rust. Do you remove the worst visible rust, patch it over and paint it or take the body back to bare metal and repair every last pin hole? The final decision depends on a few things – how much you love the car, the popularity or rarity of the car and last but not least the ability to recoup a large chunk of the costs if the car is sold. You can never recoup all the money spent on a full restoration even with a popular car like the Jag, so in our case two factors influenced our decision to undertake a full restoration – one was love of the car, the other was the sense that we were saving a heritage vehicle which should now last another 50 years.

In my last instalment we had taken the sandblasted body to a metal fabricator (not panel-beater, as was pointed out to us) after a poor experience with another person. Over 2020 and into 2021 Tom, the metal fabricator, worked his magic and removed every bit of rust, undid every seam and resealed them, fixed old accident damage and fabricated new panels where needed.

By the time he had finished it was better structurally than when it came new from the factory.

Next the body went next door to the painter who prepared it for painting with different sorts of undercoat and finally the topcoat. The original colour had been white, but we chose opalescent silver blue (a Jaguar colour) instead.

While Tom was restoring the body, we were busy getting other bits and pieces restored or purchased. The woodwork has been restored – with beautiful walnut veneer, the undercarriage has been pulled apart and renovated, the chrome has been re-chromed, the motor has been reconditioned and new wire wheels and tyres purchased.

Now begins the long job of putting it all back together again!

Darlington Arts Festival

Poster competition Thank you to everyone that entered. There were some incredible entries again this year.

This was the most deliberated competition so far. We can confirm that we have picked a winner, Olive Monte. Olive specialises in Australian botanicals and working on wood. We liked the simplicity of her design and how it would lend itself to a great poster, t-shirt and more.

Junior Art: the theme has been announced! Heros.... local, your own, or super. We can’t wait to see the lovely works that will arrive in time for the festival!

Youth Art: is definitely on this year and back in its usual spot on the mezzanine floor of the hall.

All Entries

Stalls: email stalls@darlingtonartsfestival.com Ron is busy planning the layout with the grounds team.

Art entries will be opening very soon. We are still finalising the details, but we have some great things planned for our artists this year.

Performing Arts, head over to the website, the entry form is up and running. Charlie and Ian are already working wonders with the list of performers!

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Darlington Bushfire Ready Group

Media Release

You may even wish to, now winter is here, to have a look at Am not going to guess what the weather will be like Contact: Shannon Britza, Director those plants which are close to your house, and could beFOR a fire as you read these notes, but winter does seem to be IMMEDIA Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre threat, to actually remove them and replace them with ones 11 Old York Road, Greenmount WA 6056 18 now here.

that are less(08) fire9294 prone.

DFESoffice@kspwriterscentre.com has many excellent publications Web: www.kspwriterscentre.com Phone: 1872 Email: Media Release However with some still milder days it does enable us time on its web site….www.dfes.wa.gov.au…. and one of those to get into the garden and bush surroundingContact: our blocks Shannon Britza, isDirector ‘Plant Guide within the Building Protection Zone for the and continue to maintain those lower fuel levels around FOR IMMEDIATE RE Katharine Susannah Prichard Centre SwanWriters’ Coastal Plain of Western Australia’.

11 Old York Road, Greenmount WA 6056 18 Marc the house. In doing so it reduces the more dramatic actions KSPWeb: Writers’ Centre Welcomes East Coast Writers for Autumn R If looking use this very comprehensive www.kspwriterscentre.com Phone:to (08)replace 9294 1872 plants Email: office@kspwriterscentre.com required as summer approaches and also enables us to be selective in what to remove or leave to give that 20 mtr circle list of tables which provide details of the plants scientific of safety. Removing tree canopy is also easier now, whilst a classifications including genus, species, and family. As much data as available hashosted been annual included about each Since KSP 1987,Writers’ the KSP Writers’ has for Australian and In cooler time.

CentreCentre Welcomes East Coastresidencies Writers forplant---this Autumn Resi includes canopy density, flowering season, flower colour,only loc writers.

However, ever since the global pandemic was declared in March 2020, Many houses are lost to ember attack during a bushfire, and the average height that plant will grow. havea been able to reside at the Centre, given the closed WA border. While we are grate in particular if no one is home to defend it from fire. Embers Also wanting to this know about how to prepare for the next government forthe keeping us safeCentre with measure, weresidencies have beenfor looking forward to th carried by the wind get into gaps and crevices in the1987, house Since KSP Writers’ has hosted annual Australian and Intern fire season and what to do then go to dfes.wa.gov.au/ and may ignite fuel that they land on such our as plants close to writers.

However, ever since theagain globalfly pandemic 2020,share only local East Coast friends could once over towas staydeclared with usinatMarch KSP, and theirwk safetyinformation/fire/bushfire. Is never to early to start the building. The more a house and surrounding vegetation been able to reside at the Centre, given the closed WA border. While we are grateful t with have our community. preparing your property for the year ahead. is prepared, the better the chance the building will survive afor keeping government us safe with this measure, we have been looking forward to the da Colincould James – Coordinator 0419 969 us 223 bushfire, even if you have chosen to leave for a safer place. our East Coast friends once again fly over –to stay with at Bacon KSP, and share theirand know That day has now come! This April, we welcome authors Eugen (pictured) El with our community.

Vickerman.

That day has now come! This April, we welcome authors Eugen Bacon (pictured) and Ellen Eugen Bacon, from Victoria, has wonWriters’ and been shortlisted and commended in many int Katharine Susannah Prichard Centre Vickerman.

awards, including the Bridport Prize, L Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest and Agency Prize.

Ellen Vickerman is a won young, writer whose work is primaril Eugen Bacon, from Victoria, has andBrisbane-based been shortlisted and commended in many interna KSP Writer-in-Residence Applications, deadline 22 July Shire of Mundaring opportunity: Hugo Throssell Writing with awards, interactions of place, space Prize, and identity. including the Bridport L Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest and Copy Award for Youth, deadline 23 September Agency Prize. Ellen Vickerman is a young, Brisbane-based writer whose work is primarily co The KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to support the development

with ofaplace, andSaturday identity. of literary work by hosting a number Eugen of paid annual The KSPspace Foundation is proud to present this new annual willinteractions be running workshop on 11 April from 1-4pm.

‘So You Want To: S residencies for writers. Applicants in the ‘Upcoming’ writing competition to writing honour with Hugo VC. taking It is raw m Writing’ category will teach you how to approach your an Throssell editorial eye, will be running on Saturday 11 April from ‘SoinYou To: Shap which closes in July should be under theshaping ageEugen of it30into years opena workshop tonarrative. all students who for live, or go to1-4pm. school, theWant Shire a compelling Perfect writers of all experience levels lookin Writing’ will teach you how to approach your writing with an editorial eye, taking raw at the deadline and have been or are currently involved in of Mundaring. Hugo was the husband of writer Katharine mate their self-editing skills. Tickets start from $35 and can be purchased through the KSP we shaping it into a compelling for writers of all10th experience levels looking to the writing sector. They should be a current KSP-member Susannah narrative.

Prichard.Perfect He served in the Light Horse in phoning the Centre directly. their self-editing skills.

Tickets start from $35 and can be purchased through the KSP websit and have some published material in the print, visual or World War I and was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery at phoning their the Centre directly.This free competition asks young writers to choose broadcast media and are working towards achieving Gallipoli.

Ellen will be running a workshop called ‘Speak Now: the Intersection first major full-length publication. Please visit our website one of two photo prompts thatMediating are published on the KSPBetwee and Narration’ at a date and time to be determined.

Keep an eye on our website for de Ellen will be running a workshop called ‘Speak Now: Mediating the Intersection Between Di for specific criteria and application details. All residencies website, for inspiration, and write either an essay or creative and Narration’ at a date and time to be determined.

Keep an eye on our website for details are sponsored by the KSP Foundation with support from the short story on the theme of war and remembrance. This Shire of Mundaring.

For more information on our residencies or sponsored other activities pleaseEverett visit the KSP competition is proudly

by Valerie and thewebsite For more information residencies or other activities please visit the KSP website Shireon ofour Mundaring. www.kspwriterscentre.com or phone the office on 08 9294 1872.

National KSP Writing Competitions, deadlines inwww.kspwriterscentre.com September or phone the office on 08 9294 1872.

For more information on our residencies, competitions In 2021, the KSP Writers’ Centre is offering two national writing or other activities please visit the KSP website competitions in the categories of Short Fiction and Poetry. www.kspwriterscentre.com or phone the office on 08 9294 1872.

Entry costs for adults start at $10; youth can enter for free.

Cash prizes and certificates on offer. Even if you don’t win, you will gain experience in entering competitions! You can The Foundation is dedicated to to providing andrelated relatedcommunity community activities at Katharine’s The Foundation is dedicated providingaaWriters’ Writers’ Centre Centre and activities at Katharine’s Place,Place, former home of of Katharine Prichard(1883-1969), (1883-1969), internationally celebrated of the heritage-listed former home KatharineSusannah Susannah Prichard internationally celebrated authorauthor of also feel good knowing that you are supporting Australian the heritage-listed Coonardoo, WorkingBullocks Bullocks and many stories andand plays.

Coonardoo, Working manyother othernovels, novels, stories plays. writers, as all entry fees contribute to prizes and the cost of judging. We especially encourage young writers to enter, as there is NO ENTRY FEE for youth. KSP’s competitions are proudly sponsored by the Shire of Mundaring, Little Black Dress Productions, and Flora Smith.

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

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Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (Inc) New residents for the recently renovated Unit 1 have now been selected and it is expected that the successful applicants will be moving in after the sale of their current home is finalised, anticipated to be around the end of July.

We have at last enjoyed a long awaited return of the Wooroloo prisoners working party who returned in June to complete a much needed clean up of the gardens and surrounds of the Glen. For the moment it seems they may only be allowed to return bi-monthly but we are hoping they will be able to return to their previous monthly schedule as soon as possible. In the mean time Craig from Jim’s Mowing will continue to do an excellent job in keeping the lawns at the Glen in good order.

A vote of thanks must be recorded for the Shire of Mundaring staff for trimming and removing trees and branches that were an on going problem at the rear of Unit 5.

It was agreed at the last meeting of the Glen management committee that the annual garden party would be held in the spring and combined with the AGM which again will be held at the Glen. This would also be a good opportunity to formally welcome the new residents of Unit 1 to Darlington Glen. Colin Merritt

Friends of Glen Park POSSUM MAGIC All creatures need a safe and comfortable dwelling place.

Our possums surely do, as well.

Fortunately, to our absolute delight, we won a possum nesting box in a raffle, donated by Simon Cherriman.

Later he installed it up a marri tree between the Scout Hall and HOSCA, in Glen Park Reserve.

First, Simon identified a suitable tall tree with a thick canopy, among a clump of similar trees. Handfuls of leaf and bark litter were put into the bottom of the box, for the possums to nestle into and then it was up his long ladder with the box.

hollow to the possums who usually move between several hollows. If you wish to install a possum box, Simon can be contacted at re-cyc-ology@iinet.net.au.

Hopefully the children at HOSCA, Scouts, Guides and Cubs, parents and walkers will stop to observe, enjoy and wonder about the possum magic in the Glen Park possum box.

However, most possum activity will likely be just after dusk!

Now it’s back to the less thrilling task of tackling the weed, bridal creeper, in Glen Park, by digging up the corms or breaking off the foliage. Please continue to tackle it on your property so it doesn’t develop berries for the birds to spread in Spring. As always, we welcome new Friends of Glen Park.

Contact Glenys 9299 8347 or Leonie 0400 217 293.

It was attached to the tree trunk with a length of cable wire cased inside hosing so the wire wouldn’t cut into the tree.

The opening of the box faces, into the tree but a small ledge jutting from the box, sits it out from the tree, forming a gap which allows the possums to climb in and out of the box.

Task completed.

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what's on at the hub of the hills

Weekly Activities in July include: Coffee Morning, Tuesdays, 9.30am-11am Mah Jong, Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Craft Group, Thursdays, 10am-12pm Scrabble & Rummikub, Thursdays 1pm-3pm Cryptic Crosswords, Thursdays 1pm-3pm

children's book cafe Tuesday 6 July - 9am to 11am Enjoy morning tea while browsing our pre-loved books and hear a presentation from Guide Dogs WA. All funds raised donated to the organisation.

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The Hub of the Hills, 8 Craig Street, Mundaring Customer Service Officer present on: Tuesday 8.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 9am-12pm and Thursday 10am-2pm Phone 9290 6683 | Email cso4@mundaring.wa.gov.au

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Darlington Family Play Group It’s been an exciting month at playgroup, with Darlington Primary Kindy 2022 and 2023 sessions starting up, and a $500 grant from Shire of Mundaring to replace the balance bikes for use in our outdoor area. We hope that these lovely new bikes will provide our

young attendees with safe and stimulating opportunities to develop their gross motor skills and self-confidence, all while having a great time among peers. DFPG would like to thank the Shire of Mundaring for its support.

fenced area for your children to enjoy with their playmates; while you relax with new friends and a cuppa!

Darlington Primary Kindy 2022 and 2023 sessions will be running in Term 3 and Term 4 2021, so please get in touch if your child is due to start kindy in the coming years and would like to meet some potential classmates.

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Grill’d We are pleased to announce that from the 1st of July, we will have a “Local Matters jar” at Grill’d Great Eastern Highway in Midland. With every burger ordered, a Local Matters token is handed over for patrons to drop into the jar of their choice to cast their vote. At the end of the month, $500 is split between the three groups ($300 for 1st, $100 for 2nd and 3rd).

Please consider heading down for a delicious, healthy burger, and casting a vote for DFPG. We need you!

Darlington Family Playgroup is currently running morning sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for parents with children 0–5 years, and we’d love to see some new faces.

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Darlington Bushwalking Series Contact Details

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

5 WALKS COMPLETED 13 MORE TO COME….

With an average of 35 walkers on each walk so far this season the 2021 Programme has been a huge success. It has been wonderful to see so many walkers each week and several new faces.

The bushlands are quite magnificent this year, probably due to some good early season rains. The wildflowers are starting to put on their usual displays and will be increasingly spectacular from now on.

DO YOU WISH TO JOIN IN THE FUN?

INFORMATION……

All Walks are on Sunday mornings, some very local and others a short drive away.

The Walking Group is not a Club with boring meetings etc. There are no “membership fees” or other arrangements. It is simply a group of interested, like-minded people going for walks on Sunday mornings.

Of course we always have a well-earned tea/coffee break at half way. How civilised is that?

The 2021 Programme is summarised below. Email Cliff cliffburns@iprimus.com.au to make a booking or to receive full details of the 2021 Programme.

You can book as many walks as you wish or select the walks of your choice.

“Bushwalk News”

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

Dwellingup Weekend Adventures

[August 27-30 or September 24-27] --- Limited vacancies available for singles. Dwellingup is one of WA’s premier bushwalking areas. Enjoy an excellent walking weekend and hilarious social activities.

Full information and bookings by emailing Cliff at cliffburns@iprimus.com.au.

Darlington “Walk Trails & Circuits”–2nd Edition

This 26 page book includes almost every trail or track around Darlington. $10, Contact Cliff or Sharron.

See you on the track.

Cliff Burns (Organizer and Guide) 9299 6696

Darlington Bush & Variety Walk Series BOOKINGS NOW OPEN (# indicates a new walk)

Residents are invited - 18 Sunday bush and variety walks.

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

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ƚ dƌĞĞƚŽƉƐ͕ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů ĂǁĂƌĞŶĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďůĞ practices are carried all the way through our students’ ĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ. Forming these values early in our students’ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ũŽƵƌŶĞLJƐ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƐ ƚŚĞŵ ƚŽ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ŵŽƌĞ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂůůLJ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞƐ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĂƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞƐĞ ƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ ĐŚŝůĚŚŽŽĚ ŝŶƚŽ adulthood. Dr Maria Montessori believed that “only ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ĨƌĞĞĚŽŵ ĂŶĚ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝƐ ŝƚ practically possible for human development to occur.”

DŽŶƚĞƐƐŽƌŝ ĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ ƚŚĞƌĞĨŽƌĞ ĨŽĐƵƐĞƐ ŽŶ Ă ĚĞĞƉ ĐŽŶŶĞĐƚŝŽŶ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ ĐŚŝůĚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŶĂƚƵƌĞ͘ KƵƌ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ůĞĂƌŶ ƚŽ ĚŝƐĐŽǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĂƉƉƌĞĐŝĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƚŚĞŵ ĂŶĚ Ăůů ƚŚĂƚ ŝƚ ŚĂƐ ƚŽ ŽĨĨĞƌ͕ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƉƌĞƐĞƌǀŝŶŐ ŝƚ ĨŽƌ ĨƵƚƵƌĞ ŐĞŶĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐ͘

KƵƌ zĞĂƌƐ ϱͲϴ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ƌĞĐĞŶƚůLJ ƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ LJŽƵƚŚ ĞŶŐĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ƐĞƐƐŝŽŶƐ ǁŝƚŚ ďŽƚŚ DŝůůĞŶŶŝƵŵ <ŝĚƐ /ŶĐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ EŽŝƐĞďŝŶ ŽůůĞĐƚŝǀĞ͘ DŝůůĞŶŶŝƵŵ <ŝĚƐ /ŶĐ ŝƐ Ă ŶŽƚͲĨŽƌͲ ƉƌŽĨŝƚ͕ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů LJŽƵƚŚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝƐĂƚŝŽŶ͕ ƚŚĂƚ ĞŵƉŽǁĞƌƐ young people with a ‘skills for life’ approach sŽ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞLJ ĐĂŶ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚĂŶŐĞͲĂŐĞŶƚƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚŝĞƐ ƚŽĚĂLJ͘ dŚĞ EŽŝƐĞďŝŶ ƚĞĂŵ ŝƐ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŝŶŐ Ă ĨƵŶ interactive recycling station to increase young people’s ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽďůĞŵͲƐŽůǀŝŶŐ ƐŬŝůůƐ ĨŽƌ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů ĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞƐ͘

ƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞƐĞ ĞŶŐĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ƐĞƐƐŝŽŶƐ͕ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞĚ issues in their local community that they didn’t like, and ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ƐŽůƵƚŝŽŶƐ͕ ŐŽĂůƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĂĐƚŝŽŶƐ ƚŽ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ ƚŚĞƐĞ ŝƐƐƵĞƐ͘ ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ƉŝƚĐŚĞĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŝĚĞĂƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐůĂƐƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ͘ dŚĞƐĞ ŝĚĞĂƐ ǁŝůů ĨĞĞĚ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ EŽŝƐĞďŝŶ ŽůůĞĐƚŝǀĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ďĞŝŶŐ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ůŽĐĂů ƐŬĂƚĞ ƉĂƌŬ ĂŶĚ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂƚŝŽŶ͘

dŚĞ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶ ƐƐŽĐŝĂƚŝŽŶ ĨŽƌ ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů ĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ ;t Ϳ ǀŝƐŝƚĞĚ dƌĞĞƚŽƉƐ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ŽƵƌ ^ĞĐŽŶĚĂƌLJ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ Ă ǁĂƐƚĞ ĂƵĚŝƚ͘ dŚĞ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ĚŝĚ Ă ƋƵŝĐŬ ĂŶĚ ƚŚŽƌŽƵŐŚ ũŽď ŽĨ ƐŽƌƚŝŶŐ ǁĂƐƚĞ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ǁŚŽůĞ ƐĐŚŽŽů͕ ĂŶĚ Darlington Review – July 2021

ǁĞ ǁĞƌĞ ĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĞĚ ŽŶ ŽƵƌ ƌĞĐLJĐůŝŶŐ ďŝŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĂƚ ŶŽ ǁŚŽůĞ ĨƌƵŝƚ͕ ǀĞŐĞƚĂďůĞƐ͕ Žƌ ǁŚŽůĞ ƉĂĐŬĂŐĞĚ ĨŽŽĚ ĂƌĞ ďĞŝŶŐ ƚŚƌŽǁŶ ĂǁĂLJ͘ ^ŽŵĞ ŶĞdžƚ ƐƚĞƉƐ ŵĂLJ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ŚĂǀŝŶŐ Ă ďŝŶ ĨŽƌ ĞĂĐŚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĚŝĨĨĞƌĞŶƚ ƚLJƉĞƐ ŽĨ ƌĞĐLJĐůŝŶŐ ĐůĞĂƌůLJ ůĂďĞůůĞĚ ŝŶ ĞĂĐŚ ĐůĂƐƐƌŽŽŵ͘ ^ĞĐŽŶĚĂƌLJ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ĐŽƵůĚ ƚŚĞŶ ƚĞĂĐŚ ĞĂĐŚ ĐůĂƐƐ ŚŽǁ ƚŽ ŵŽŶŝƚŽƌ ƚŚĞ ďŝŶƐ ĞĂĐŚ ĚĂLJ͘ >ƵĐŬŝůLJ͕ ŽƵƌ ^ĞĐŽŶĚĂƌLJ ^ĐŚŽŽů ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ƐƉĂĐĞ ƚŽ ƌŝŶƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĐůĞĂŶ ŚĂƌĚ ƉůĂƐƚŝĐƐ͘

ĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůůLJ͕ ^ĞĐŽŶĚĂƌLJ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ĐƌĞĂƚŝŶŐ ĐŽŽŬŬƐ ƚŚŝƐ ƐĞŵĞƐƚĞƌ ŝŶ ĞƐŝŐŶ Θ dĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐŝĞƐ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ƐƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďŝůŝƚLJ Ă ŬĞLJ ĂƌĞĂ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚĞĚ ƚŚĞ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů ŝŵƉĂĐƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŝŶŐƌĞĚŝĞŶƚƐ͕ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƚĂƐƚĞ͘ dŚĞ ĐĂƌďŽŶ ĨŽŽƚƉƌŝŶƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĨŽŽĚ͕ ƌĞĚƵĐŝŶŐ ǁĂƐƚĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƵƐŝŶŐ ůŽĐĂů ĂŶĚ ƐĞĂƐŽŶĂů ŝŶŐƌĞĚŝĞŶƚƐ ǁĞƌĞ ƐŽŵĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĨĂĐƚŽƌƐ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘

WƌŝŵĂƌLJ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ĐƌĞĂƚŝŶŐ ĚĞƐŝŐŶƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĞŶƚƌŝĞƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ DƵŶĚĂƌŝŶŐ ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů ƌƚ WƌŽũĞĐƚ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ DƵŶĚĂƌŝŶŐ ƌƚ ĞŶƚƌĞ ůĂƚĞƌ ƚŚŝƐ LJĞĂƌ͘

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Member for East Metro Donna Farragher St John of God Midland Public Hospital is a major health facility for the Eastern Region. It is an incredibly busy hospital so it is critical that it has the investment and resources needed to properly service our community.

It was therefore deeply concerning to learn that the hospital’s budget was expected to be significantly reduced from July.

In answers to questions I asked in the Legislative Council, the Minister for Health, Roger Cook MLA, confirmed the hospital was facing a State budget funding cut of $10.6 million.

support, group activities and therapy focussing on health, education and training, personal development and leadership. The Foundation also has the “Esther Café + Boutique” in Haynes Street, Kalamunda. Managed by the Esther girls, this delightful café also incorporates a recycled clothing boutique.

The Foundation always welcomes support from the community. If you would like to assist this wonderful organisation, please visit https://www.estherfoundation. org.au/ for more information.

While a welcome reversal of this very poor decision has now occurred, it should not have taken negative press and questions in Parliament for the McGowan Labor Government to fix this funding shortfall. You can be assured that I will continue to follow this matter closely as one of your local Members of Parliament.

On a brighter note, as a long-time supporter of the Esther Foundation it was a delight to attend their Annual High Tea Fundraiser earlier this month. Located in Kalamunda, the Esther Foundation delivers a safe, structured and caring residential program for young women in need.

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Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS) Remembering; Looking Back and Looking Forward A few weeks ago we had a special planting ceremony and morning tea to remember the Late Dick Sayers who passed away a little while ago and Gill Scott who continues to pass a lot of time working on the Reserve. Marg Sayers planted a beautiful Grevillea in memory of her late husband who was a keen gardener and enthusiastic, energetic FODS for many years; he is much missed.

Gill was caught by surprise into her planting of two lovely prostrate Grevilleas to acknowledge her more than twenty years of working on the Station Reserve. Her energy and enthusiasm are an example to us all and she definitely keeps the wheels turning. You know we had to conspire against Darlington Review – July 2021

you to get you to do it, Gill, but we are not sorry! It was also an opportunity for a group photo.

Photo of the month is our local Prickly Hovea - has to be! So bright and beautiful and let’s us know that we can start to look out for others; check out the sun orchids sprouting in several spots on the Station Reserve.

We are in Makuru, Aboriginal season of winter but these tell us that Spring will come soon.

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Bringing out the best together Year 10s tackle the Cape to Cape As over 40 intrepid students accompanied by their teachers, headed south to tackle part of the scenic and challenging Cape to Cape walk in weeks four and five of this term, the sky began to darken, rapidly taking on the appearance of a Wagnerian opera.

As bolts of lightning put on a spectacular show, the planned Day One afternoon walk was put on hold, and groups were transported directly to their first overnight camp spot.

Unique camps programme enriches learning Some of the most challenging and rewarding experiences Helena offers in developing the whole child, come from our Camps and Outdoor Education programmes. At Helena every year level from PrePrimary to Year 12 goes on a camp during the year.

From a one-night sleepover on campus, to Karem Adventure Camp, Albany, trekking the Cape to Cape and scaling Karajini Gorges, we adventure to the most wondrous locations in WA.

The forecast had predicted plenty of bad weather for the week and students were encouraged to bring suitable clothing, but fortunately, as the week went on, the showers decreased in both frequency and intensity.

Both groups, one of whom walked from Redgate Beach to the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and the other from Hamelin Bay to Prevelly, soon switched into expedition mode, and whilst some sections were physically and mentally challenging, made short work of a hike of around 6okm in three and a half days.

The final night was spent at a caravan park in Augusta with the luxury of hot showers and proper flushing toilets! A traditional supper of fish and chips was a welcome change from camp food and breakfast the next morning took in the delights that Margaret River had to offer.

Camps are a unique and integral part of our learning, providing age-appropriate challenges that enhance resilience and personal growth. Our camps are integrated with core learning experiences and structured so each builds on the personal and academic growth of the previous year. The underlying focus is developing independence, self-awareness, resilience and teamwork.

The Year 10 hike is always something that is fondly remembered by Old Helenians, long after the aching muscles and blisters fade, each year generating a wealth of stories. This year will be no exception and we commend the students who took part on how well they coped with all the challenges they faced.

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1st Darlington Scouts

Joey Scouts ages 5-8 • Cub Scouts ages 8-11 • Scouts ages 11-14 • Venturer Scouts ages 14-18 • Rover Scouts ages 18-25 • Adult Volunteers ages 18+

What our group have been up to this month?

Scouts in the hills love winter as we can get the campfires going!

Cubs last month did a 10km round trip from the scout hall to Rocky Pool and back with a campout at the hall afterwards. There were both some weather and some geographical challenges, but the leaders were super proud of all their efforts!

Cubs Rocky Pool hike

Scouts have had enjoyed creating personal staves for hiking, which is a very traditional Scouting activity related to their own personalised journey. They’ve also dived into various emergency scenarios and had patrol activities including a city scavenger hunt.

They’ve also contributed back into the community with assisting the Friends of Boya Trail with tree planting at Mountain Quarry.

Scouts Tree Planting with the Friends of Boya Trail

Scouts treasure hunt in the CBD Joey Campfire at the Darlington Scout Hall

Joeys have been learning bike skills, with a twilight bike ride from Darlington the Glen Forrest. They’ve had campfire lessons, and a number of them joined the Joey Cub Day at Whiteman Park with Scouts WA, with Joeys from all over Perth.

Joeys bike hike

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Joey Cubs Big Day Out at Whiteman Park

Venturers have fun on Friday nights and this month have held a McFormal night, with fine dining at the Midland Maccas – you can imagine that caused some conversation!

They have also been a part of a very challenging escape room challenge, a competitive team cake bake off, and some roller skating.

For further information on Darlington Scouts, or to arrange a trial please email membership@darlingtonscouts.com.

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Venturers cake bake off

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Shire of Mundaring Library Service Children’s Magazines Did you know that the following children’s magazines are available at the libraries?

• AdventureBox

keeps kids entertained while they improve their reading and learn about the world (aimed at 6-9 years).

• Australian Geographic Explorers is great for kids who love our amazing planet and all its animals.

• DiscoveryBox teaches kids that reading doesn’t always mean long texts or stories (for children aged 8-14 years)

• Double Helix is a science magazine from CSIRO for kids and early teens.

• Kookie is packed with smart, girl-led content, and offers pre-

teen readers (aged 7-12+) a bigger, brighter view of the world and their place in it.

• K-Zone is for kids aged 6-13 and is covers things like movie

news, gaming gossip, comics, and stacks of puzzles, quizzes, and activities.

• National Geographic Kids is an exciting monthly read for planet-loving kids aged 6-13 years.

• StoryBox has high quality content for younger children with over 50 colour pages filled with exciting and captivating stories ideal for reading aloud.

• Teen Breathe

is the ultimate go-to guide for teenagers wanting to explore how being mindful in everything you do.

Be Connected Program You may have seen the Be Connected program advertised in the media this week. It is an Australia-wide initiative aimed at empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. Shire of Mundaring Libraries are proud to be network partners with this initiative since 2017.

The Be Connected website has great online tutorials on subjects from QR Codes to the “cloud” to using social media which you can do at your own pace. The libraries’ Digital Mentors have been trained in the Be Connected initiative and can help you become more “tech savvy”.

Ongoing Services The Shire of Mundaring Libraries have regularly scheduled services and programs for our community.

Free Computer Help is available every week. Bookings can be made for sessions held at Mundaring Library on Wednesdays from 11.30am to 1.30pm, and at Boya Library for Mondays and Thursdays between 10am and 12.15pm.

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Justice of the Peace signing service is available at Boya during school terms on Tuesdays from 5.30pm to 6.45pm (no bookings necessary), as well as by appointment outside of that time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturday morning (call the library for details). A Justice of the Peace is available on Thursdays at Mundaring from 1pm to 2.30pm (no bookings required).

Story Time and Baby Rhyme Time are on every week at both libraries during school terms. Baby Rhyme Time is on at 9.30am on Wednesdays and Fridays at Boya, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Mundaring.

Story Time is on at 10.30am on Wednesdays and Fridays at Boya, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Mundaring.

Home Services for people unable to get to the libraries due to mobility or other reasons are delivered each week by a wonderful team of volunteers and staff. This is a service for people resident in the Shire of Mundaring. Call the libraries for more information.

From Small Things Start small, make just one change, and you are on your way – that was something we took away from the talk held in Mundaring by Amanda Welschbillig (Wasteless Pantry) about how you can prepare for Plastic Free July. Participants shared their own tips and experiences, and Amanda demonstrated a range alternatives to one use plastic. We learned that in July 2020 alone, about 326 million people across the globe took part in this challenge from 177 countries and contributed to a saving of 940 million kg of plastic waste in one year!

The initiative began in Perth in 2011.

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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society Inc. History is Precious: How Best to Care for our Local Stories.

History is an integral part of all our lives. While the history taught at school, and read in books, often focusses on world events and leaders, the everyday histories of individuals, their families and communities are equally important in understanding how and why our society has developed as it has. Consequently, our personal histories as revealed through documents, objects, memoirs, and photos – while often seen as of little value and discarded – must be kept so that stories of everyday life can be accessed by future generations. These documents and artefacts, however, often require special care to ensure their ongoing preservation.

So, what should you do if you find some of Mum and Dad’s old papers, photos, and newspaper cuttings tucked away in a cupboard? Firstly, take the collection to a trained historian who will understand the significance of the items, and how best to preserve them. Where will you find one of these? Your local historical society is the best place to start!

cast iron cooking pot. You can also donate items to the MHHS to ensure their ongoing care. While there may be other volunteer groups or amateur history collectors in your area, by liaising with a professionally recognised historical society you are ensuring your precious donation will be publicly owned, copyright protected, and cared for using best practice as defined by the National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries.

If you require information about the history of the Shire of Mundaring, or advice on caring for family documents or objects, please contact the MHHS. You can phone the Society on 9295 0540, email us at mhhs@iinet.net.au or visit our offices in the Mundaring Station Master’s House, Jacoby Street, Mundaring.

Some of the fascinating items committed to the MHHS’s care can be seen in our exhibition, ‘Open All Hours’, at the Mundaring District Museum, Old Mundaring School.

The MHHS has staff and volunteers trained to not only appreciate the rich history of this area, but also with the skills to advise on how to look after items as diverse as a delicate lace glove or a

Forrest Darlings CWA At our May meeting work began in earnest on the design of the Darlington “Crochet Christmas Tree”. An idea which was born from some comments on the Darlington Hub Facebook page, this is a community project which will be led by Forrest Darlings and presented to the community during the Darlington Arts Festival.

A prototype framework has been ably created by Andrew Schembri and the group are finalising the design. 10cm squares for the tree can be crocheted, knitted, felted or stitched by members of the local community. Please get in touch if you or your school or community group would like to get involved.

If you want to learn more, come and have a glass of wine or cup of tea with us on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm at the Scout Hall, Glen Road, Darlington. For further information visit Forrest Darlings CWA on Facebook or call Kate Herren (secretary) on 0452 644 248.

The May meeting was also an opportunity to discuss the motions which will be presented at the 97th CWA State Conference which takes place at the end of July at Optus Stadium. The yearly State Conference is the arena where branches have the opportunity to put forward Motions that contribute to the wellbeing of all people of this State and country. These motions, if passed, are also forwarded to the Government of the day as an expressed view of the Association for consideration and action.

CWA Forrest Darlings is a modern branch, which means we are interested in learning lost skills and also promoting friendship and community through fun meetings and community service.

We’re an inclusive bunch of women, and our members range in age from 30-80 (ish). Your local CWA branch is yours to make how you like. Membership is $70 per annum, which goes towards state grants and assistance, like the immediate cash grants offered to anyone affected by the Wooroloo fire.

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Matthew Hughes MLA JP Member for Kalamunda How To Contact Matthew Your Local Member Office: Shop 9, Kalamunda Central Railway Road Kalamunda, WA 6076 Mail to PO Box 779 Kalamunda WA 6926 Phone: (08) 9293 4747 Email: Kalamunda@mp.wa.gov.au Facebook: @MatthewHughesMLA Authorised by: Matthew Hughes, Shop 9, Kalamunda Central, Railway Road, Kalamunda WA 6076

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Matthew Hughes MLA JP – Member for Kalamunda Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation and enhanced Palliative Care The McGowan Government has announced the inaugural membership of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Board. The fivemember board will be Chaired

by Dr Scott Blackwell, a specialist in palliative and aged care and former president of AMA WA. The Board will have a mostly advisory and monitoring function in relation to voluntary, assisted dying which will become an end-of-life option for eligible Western Australians from July 1. The board will ensure adherence to the legislation and report to the State Government as necessary on quality and safety improvements related to voluntary assisted dying.

This is another significant step in Western Australia’s progress towards implementing the Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation.

The opportunity that is afforded by the Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation gives those facing life-limiting illnesses a real choice at the end of life.

Taken together the national palliative care strategy; our own Western Australian strategy, covering the period from 2018 to 2028; the Western Australian “Sustainable Health Review”; and the Joint Select Committee on End-of-Life Choices set a clear pathway forward to address existing inequalities in the provision of palliative care. The legislation is not intended as a substitute for palliative care. Upwards of 16,000 Western Australians die each year. It is estimated that more than half could benefit from palliative care.

I am very pleased that the Western Australian Labor government has responded to this need by increasing overall funding of palliative care to a historic level,

which now stands at $224 million for the four-year period from 2019 to 2023. It is anticipated that very few people will take advantage of the voluntary assisted dying legislation.

The vast majority of the community, many thousands in fact, will want and must have access to quality palliative care. It must, therefore, be resourced accordingly.

Australia can count itself as one of the relatively few countries across the globe currently providing a level of integrated, comprehensive palliative care.

There is still much more work to be done to ensure that people affected by life-limiting illnesses, wherever they may live, get the care they need to live well to the end of their days.

The national strategy, which all Australian governments have committed to, is intended to ensure that evidencebased quality of palliative care is available to everyone who requires it.

The $9.5 million enhancement of Kalamunda Hospital funded through the WA Labor Government COVID-19 Recovery Plan will create a centre of excellence for palliative care to serve the East Metropolitan region.

It is a demonstration of the Western Australia government’s commitments to the provision of and support for evidencebased quality palliative care.

The Western Australian strategic priorities match the guiding principles of the national strategy. It is vital that the Western Australian health system commits to the six priorities contained in our own strategy and embraces the recommended contemporary approaches to state-wide leadership, direction-setting and local implementation in this area of health care.

Matthew Hughes JP MLA Member for Kalamunda

Letters to the Review Letter to the Editor – Darlington - crime capital of the West? (Chris Durrant) When our younger son was a little boy, he was obsessed with Inspector Gadget and would spend hours wandering around the property clad in the necessary trench coat and soft trilby looking for criminal activity. His main complaint about living in Darlington was the absence of any worthwhile crime to solve. If he were here today he might be more fortunate in that regard.

Just a couple of days after hearing about a friend who lives in one of the cottages at Darlington Glen having a brick thrown through her window late one night, I experienced the darker side of our village for myself. As I do occasionally at this time of year, I had put a whole lot of surplus native seedlings on our verge. The deal is that the seedlings are free, but if you like to put some change into the tin for the benefit of UNICEF, then that is very welcome, and I am sure most people do. The collecting tin is wired shut and tied with wire onto the table to prevent (I thought) casual larceny. The little stall had been out all Saturday and I replenished stocks on Sunday morning and intended to leave it out another day (Monday being also a holiday). However, a lady came up to the front door late

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Sunday afternoon with money that she said had been sitting on the table. There was no sign of the tin.

It would seem that sometime betwee n my replenishment on Sunday morning, and the evening when this kind lady knocked on our door, someone had cut off (or unwound) the securing wire and made off with the tin and its contents. People taking plants later in the day had evidently, in the absence of a tin, left their cash on the table. If we lived in a place with lots of desperate, homeless, people wandering our streets, this would be understandable. In our neck of the woods, it is difficult to believe that any passer-by could justify that kind of petty theft. It isn’t even as if the reward is likely to have been that great: when I did this a few weeks ago, UNICEF netted $85.

I mention this not in the hope of stirring anyone’s conscience, since the sort of people who would do this kind of thing are very unlikely to read the Review (or anything else). It is just to warn your readers that Darlington is perhaps not q uite the safe little backwater we have often supposed. Where is Inspector Gadget when we need him?

Regards, Chris Durrant

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Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) On June 16th the Shire of Mundaring officers approved the Practical Completion of the Darlington Grand Arbor. The arbor design, by local landscape architect Gerry

Healy, reflects the history of the area as a vineyard and drew inspiration from the old railway line. The design was first conceived in 2018 as the part of Gerry’s voluntary contribution of the Lower Area Master Plan (LAMP) design for DCRAG. The LAMP followed a year long DCRAG Community Consultation process as to how to improve the Skatepark Area. Thank you to local builder John Vogels and team for a successful project.

Current fencing will remain until the sealant has been applied, and some earth and drainage works are also completed.

Grand Arbor : Builder John Vogels, Designer: Gerry Healy Pump Track well used Builder: Common Grounds

Masterplan for the Lower Area

by Gerry Healy

The extensions and half pipe are well used. Builder: Three Chillies

Through successful grant funding in 2019 from the Federal Department of Health, supported

by The Honorable Ken Wyatt AM MP, the key infrastructure features of the M a s t e r p l a n have now been progressed. Kindly taken on as a DaSRA build, the extension of the Skatepark (May 2020), the new Pump Track (January 2021) and now the Grand Arbor (June 2021) are nestling into the lower recreation area. The Darlington Community Garden will soon flank the north & south sides of the Arbor.

DCRAG also acknowledges the contribution by the WA State Government, via Matthew Hughes Member for Kalamunda, which assisted with the Skatepark half pipe installation. Thank you to Shire of Mundaring Director Shane Purdy and other officers who have supported these community endeavours.

These amazing community builds have been possible thanks to talented locals willing to give their time and expertise.

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who was ably supported by the LAMP team members including Michelle Jessup, Candice Cahill, Sonja Parker, Nathan Thompson, Alan Woodward and Trish Cook.

Native Triangle Busy Bee, Helen, Terri, Sonja Pip & Jamie

Thank you also to the Friends of the Native Triangle group for the restoration of the Native Triangle area behind the pavilion, which will provide screening for Darlington residents as well as a quite space of reflection.

Subject to further funding becoming available, the restored Wetlands and Woodland boardwalk will be built. The boardwalk, will commence at the western end of the arbor, and will also be a part of the Darlington History Group Walk Trail project leading to Waylen’s Landing and beyond. It is envisaged that an adventure playground will also be incorporated into the area.

Further landscaping of the lower area is also planned.

These improvements has all been achieved through the efforts of the wonderful contribution of amazing people and community of Darlington and DCRAG extends its thanks and gratitude. To celebrate the progress thus far, a combined Darlington Community Garden / DaSRA LAMP Arbor Spring Launch will be held on Sunday 26th of September 2021.

Please save the date in your calendars!

Other ongoing DCRAG discussions for the wider Community Recreation Area include:

• Safety

concerns between The Hive Café and the playground. This project is being managed by DRRA.

• A six seasons garden by the Darlington

History Group as respect for the Whadjuk Noongar people of this area.

• Increasing the North oval width to

accommodate older junior age groups (teenagers) to play football on the oval.

• Girls recreation needs.

Delegates please note the next DCRAG meeting is AUGUST 27th at 7.30 pm at the Darlington Pavilion.

Kind regards, Trish Cook (Chair) ~ Colin James (Secretary) Darlington Review – July 2021

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The Darlington Club The Club visited the RSL Bellevue branch during June for their dinner dance evening, An unexpected amount of people turned up on the evening and food ran out before most Club members arrived.

However, it was a fun night with live music and Joe and Dinah entertained us with some great moves on the dance floor.

Guest singer Wanda was a real treat, what a voice.

Best wishes Sue Club President.

Coming events: The Club opens at 6.30pm most Fridays at Darlington Lesser Hall.

BYO drinks and nibbles.

JULY 2ND SUNDOWNER JULY 9TH CHILDRENS MOVIE come in your PJ’S, sausage sizzle, popcorn & ice creams will be available. All welcome.

JULY 16TH SUNDOWNER JULY 23RD SOUP EVENING ($10 members, $15 non-members) JULY 30TH SUNDOWNER AUGUST 6TH MOVIE EVENING (TBA) AUGUST 13TH SUNDOWNER AUGUST 20TH FISH N CHIPS AUGUST 27TH SUNDOWNER SEPTEMBER 3RD BBQ Contact Sue on 0439 273 213 or email oshadhi@iinet.net.au for details.

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Garrick Theatre Last year, I was looking to become involved in a community endeavour after quitting competitive target rifle shooting. I was invited to act as Props Manager for Garrick Theatre’s production of The Hound of the Baskervilles, a comedic interpretation of the famous Sherlock Holmes thriller. Hound was a collaboration between Garrick’s Teens and Garrick (TAG) and adult actors.

Up until this time, I had attended performances of community theatre, mostly at Garrick and thoroughly enjoyed every experience. I had never thought to become involved, feeling (as one gentleman put it) I would rather stick needles in my eyes than get up on stage. This, however, is a very limiting attitude.

There is so much more to theatre than what you see on the stage.

After Hound ended, I was extremely fortunate to be entrusted with the role of Stage Manager for Douglas Sutherland Bruce who directed The Importance of Being Earnest for Garricks final season of the year. To be part of the production from the very beginning, witnessing (and being part of) the hours of work and preparation that go into every performance. Watching the actors become their part, seeing their confidence grow as the opening night draws nearer. The amount of physical, mental and emotional effort the director brings to each rehearsal was astonishing.

Even in my humble role as stage manager, brining together a group of individuals, creating an efficient and hard working team, moving props, setting each scene. It was a pleasure and delight to work with some amazing people and the sense of pride we each felt at the end of every performance was amazing.

So now, when I write that TRAP rehearsals are gaining momentum and everyone is striving to ensure that from opening night through to the last performance, every detail and perfect and everyone attending will be delighted they came, it is with the knowledge of just how hard they are working to bring TRAP from a written script into living action. Apart from the actors, whose ability to remember their lines, be in the right spot on the stage and time everything to perfection, to the bio box running the sound and light cue’s to the costume designer, stage manager, props manager, stage hands, all ensuring your evening at the theatre is enjoyable and enticing you back to see the next show.

It is a huge collaborative effort to stage any play and this year, Garrick started with the challenging to stage, but brilliant to watch Managing Carmen, followed up by the equally challenging to stage Clue on Stage, to our current mystery/thriller TRAP, again a collaboration between TAG and adults actors. Natalia Smith is directing independently at Garrick for the first time and she and her cast and crew are producing a play to mystify and delight the audience. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to book soon through Trybooking: http://www.trybooking.com/BOBQK; by phoning Elaine on 0406 231 145 or email: boxoffice@ garricktheatre.asn.au.

As is usual in theatre, our next season is already being planned.

Season Four sees Director Dale James bring Our Gang to Garrick.

Our Gang is a play about friendship, laughter and caring for each other in our twilight years.

Auditions for Our Gang will be held on Sunday 11th July at Garrick Theatre. For further information or to obtain the script, please email Director Dale James: dalejames911@iinet.net.au.

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A final thought for the month. Why not do yourself a favour and contact your local community theatre, become involved and you will find your life will never be the same again. There is definitely magic in the air whether back stage, on stage or front of house.

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St Cuthbert’sAnglican Anglican Church St Cuthbert’s Church

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Welcome to Godly Play where children hear stories and wonder The Anglican Parish of Darlington-Bellevue invites EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST from career music teachers for the long-term use of St Cuthbert’s Church as a teaching and rehearsal space.

For many years the parishioners of St Cuthbert’s have contributed to emergency food relief in the Midland area via the ASCENSION CONNECTION. Anyone in the Darlington community who would like to contribute to this ministry is invited to leave food donations in the cupboard outside the main door of St Cuthbert’s.

Food in ring pull cans that doesn’t require kitchen prep is most appropriate.

We offer: • A well-maintained, W-Series Yamaha upright piano • Reverse-cycle air conditioning • A beautiful, resonant space, set in pleasant bushland • Exclusive use during agreed periods • Access to bathrooms • Free parking on site • Outdoor waiting area • Space for small groups and ensembles • Proximity to several local schools • Reasonable fees To express interest, or for more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Chris via info@hillsanglicans.com or 08 6292 0074 See: https://www.hillsanglicans.com/expressionofinterest

TAIzé 4 JuLy AT 6.30PM On the first Sunday of the month St Cuthbert’s is lit by dozens of candles.

We sing simple chants, enjoy silent meditation and hear a short reading from the scriptures. All are welcome.

Rector:

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

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safeTALK is an evidence-based approach which helps ordinary people intervene if they are concerned someone is thinking about ending their own life.

On Saturday 29 May, 16 participants met in the St Cuthbert’s Parish Centre to learn how to respond if someone they knew was considering suicide. It wasn’t an easy ride but there was much food for thought, just a few laughs, and most left the seminar feeling better equipped to handle a difficult conversation should the situation arise. It’s definitely a course worth doing. Shall we offer it again next year?

Parish Office: Email: Mail: Services:

6292 0074 info@hillsanglicans.com PO Box 77 Darlington, WA 6070 Australia 9am Sunday

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DarlingtonRatepayers Ratepayers and Residents Darlington ResidentsAssociation Association Railway Reserve Heritage Trail (RRHT) shared use

Perth Hills Future (PHF)

Following up on the decision at the May public meeting that a working group be established to come up with safety solutions for the shared use of the RRHT, it was agreed at the June meeting that the group will be a DRRA subcommittee. The group plans to meet on 6th July just prior to the DRRA meeting and we welcome those who have stepped up to be a part of it.

PHF is a new community peak body established to engage with communities in the hills local government areas from Swan to Serpentine-Jarrahdale and develop responses to shared issues.

“Our vision is to build your vision of a strong economic future that protects and showcases the environment and culture of the Perth Hills”. PHF is using as a reference point the findings and recommendations of the Perth Hills Strategic Visioning report developed in consultation with communities and shires by the Commonwealth funded Regional Development Australia.

Glen Rd At the time of writing, workmen on Glen Rd are colour spraying the footpath and driveways on the east side. The work was supposed to be completed in March but wet weather and labour shortages have contributed to the delay.

Locality Plan It’ a great relief that the new plan at last has been sent to the Shire for incorporation into the Local Planning Scheme.

Once that has been accomplished, it will be available on the Darlington Village website and we will investigate funding to print it. The document is full of Richard Woldendorp’s wonderful photographs so well worth having in hard copy.

For more information check out the website: www.perthhillsfuture.org.

Next meeting: Tuesday 6th July

Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides June has been a busy month for the Darlington Dibbler Girl Guide Unit.

We have had our Annual Region Adventure Camp, which included nearly 90 girl guides from the Avon Hills Region congregating at Munjedal Activity Centre for the weekend. Activities included tunnelling, flying foxes, ropes courses, rock climbing and much more. The girls involved thoroughly enjoyed themselves and a HUGE thank you to Quokka and her helpers for an amazing camp!

Darlington Dibbler Guides would also like to say a huge thankyou to the Shire of Mundaring for the Reconnect Grant contributions to our Region Adventure Camp. It has made a big difference to getting the camp up and running again after challenges such as COVID. We welcome new girls aged from 7 years and are in need of volunteers to help with running the session. We meet at Kathleen Skipsey Hall – Darlington Scout/Guide Hall on Glen Road, Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm during the school term. If you have any queries regarding Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides please contact Jasmine on 0404 740 322 or enquire at Girl Guides WA.

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Darlington History Group

NOTES FROM THE ROAD – LANDSCAPE AND MEMORY Stories and history of our past envelopes wherever you are, augmented by the people and their culture. Travelling on holiday in the Kimberleys and the Pilbara has found me reflecting on how the landscape also shapes our history.

I have just picked up a book about the history of Broome called ‘Beyond the Lattice’. The stories, the photographs, and the text describe a diversity of culture, the underbelly of the town.

Visiting Wyndham again led me to recall the history lessons of primary school, when the town was booming with cattle exports. Wyndham has changed over the years. The crocodile park has long gone, as have a number of businesses, but the Cambridge Gulf welcomes the waters of the King, Pentecost, Ord, Forrest, and Durack Rivers. The Durack homestead has been removed from the water of Lake Argyle and restored to tell the family’s story – a significant story in the history of Western Australia. It all exemplifies the importance of recording oral histories, documenting photographs and keeping records, and sharing this information with others so that there is a place that people can find out the local history and culture of their area.

The history of a place is more than important, it is essential, and DHG and its committee strive to preserve and share the heritage of Darlington and its surrounds. It is an ongoing necessary task.

If you have historic information to share about Darlington, or want to be involved, please email or phone us. Or visit our Facebook page called Darlington Landscape and Memory if you would like to record your street, house and thoughts for future generations to have a record of your time in history. We have quite a few members on that page, but only one house has been recorded. Maybe yours will be next? Visit our website dhg. org.au for more information.

By Val Shiell, Somewhere-in-the-Kimberley-WA

women who served from WW2 to Vietnam. So far, nearly 80 names have been found that fit our criteria for the board. We are still researching, so if anyone has more names that we need to consider we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Lyn 9298 8604 or email myleslc@bigpond.com

TREA PRESENTS “ARTS ON THE EDGE” AT MHHS Writer and author Trea Wiltshire recently presented her latest book AOTE on a brisk Saturday afternoon to an interested group from the Mundaring & Hills Historical Society. Trea engaged the audience for an hour as she explained the process she undertook whilst writing the book, and the insights she gained through her research. She amused the audience with anecdotal stories of some of the prominent people featured in the book, and provided interesting snippets of information that assisted her in her research (such as the amazing diaries that local resident Gail Gregson has kept for decades, which provided Trea with valuable material to use in the book). If you would like a copy of DHG’s beautifully written and illustrated book “Arts on the Edge” please visit our website for details of how you can purchase it dhg.org.au.

A FOWL PREDICAMENT - WEEDS IN THE WRONG PLACE! Friends of Waylen Landing need your help! The railway reserve is inundated with weed and exotic pesky plants. The Landing area is of important heritage value and we need help whipping it back into shape. FOWL have scheduled a SPECIAL PLANTING OF 300 NATIVE SPECIES to help combat weed infestation. If you can help on any of the dates below, please contact Cliff for more information on 9299 6696 or cliffburns@iprimus.com.au.

SUNDAY 4 JULY AND SUNDAY 18 JULY 2021 If possible, please bring gardening trowels, spades, any other planting tools, water bottle (for you, not the plants!), and your cheery community spirit! FOWL will provide afternoon tea so please remember to RSVP Cliff. We look forward to seeing you!

DONATIONS OF BRIC-A-BRAC FOR DAF FUNDRAISER Image insert: Val Shiell at Ivanhoe Crossing, Kimberleys WA

DO YOU HAVE A NAME FOR THE HONOUR BOARD? The application to the Department of Veteran Affairs for a Community Grant, called “Saluting Their Service” has been submitted for the June deadline. If successful, the funds will be used to produce an honour board for those Darlington men and Darlington Review – July 2021

After quite a long breather and a lot of sorting, we are now on top of our fundraising collection of books and Bric-a-Brac.

However, due to the oversupply of books we are currently only asking for donations of Bric-a-Brac for our 2021 DAF stall.

If you can contribute to our stall, please contact Lyn 9298 8604.

DHG PUBLICATIONS Please visit dhg.org.au if you would like to purchase one of our well-researched publications, include Arts on the Edge.

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Soroptimist International of Helena Our fundraising Mahjong Afternoon Tea will be over by the time this is published, but at time of writing it is shaping up to be a fun afternoon with a “full house” of participants. Proceeds from ticket sales will fund projects including support of Swan City Youth Hub and Shalom House Women’s programme. Raffle proceeds will be used to purchase bedlinen and towels for Wooree Miya, an Aboriginal women’s refuge in Kenwick. This refuge gets little assistance from authorities and is struggling to keep up with demand. If you would like to donate good used linen and/or towels, please contact us on 0422 981 657.

We took part in a networking event “Carnegie Social” held in Midland this week, but were disappointed in the turnout, perhaps not helped by the cold weather.

Our speaker for our dinner meeting on 20 July is Belinda Hamilton. She has made it her mission to collect all sorts of plastic that can be recycled and currently has a stall at Kalamunda Markets on a Sunday, collecting plastics from local people. She will explain what can and can’t be recycled, and the various recycling plants in WA. If you would like to join us you are most welcome, but bookings are required. Please ring/email the contact details below for further information.

We have been invited to a Zoom Friendship afternoon tea joining our friends in Bangsar club in Malaysia at the end of July. We did this last year with them, and also with SI Durban on Mandela Day. It is an opportunity to exchange ideas on projects and to continue friendship with our Soroptimist Sisters in these locations.

Plans are being formulated to hold an “Awareness Evening” in October which is Soroptimist Membership Month.

The evening will be showcasing the work we do in communities both locally and internationally. We will keep you informed of the details. In the meantime you can contact the club as below.

Berenice Ritchie • sihelena@siswp.org • 0422 981 657 20 June 2021

Friends of Waylen’s Landing On Sunday 20th June we had an amazing turnout of around 15-20 people braving the wet and wintry weather for our first planting day. Spirits were high despite the foul weather, pun intended.

Our raincoat clad volunteers wielded their trowels to great effect planting plenty of reeds and sedges in the creek, which was some muddy work. Other plants were Acacia, Banksia, Paperbarks, Hakeas and Melaleucas which will all look stunning once they grow to their full height. The area is starting to really spring to life and you can visualise what Waylen’s Landing will look like when it grows and starts to naturalise without all the grass and weeds in the way.

The first planting session for the season has been a great success but we need to keep the momentum going.

We are meeting again on the Sunday 4th July at 2pm and again on the 18th to get all the plants in and any other work that needs to be done.

We would love to see you down here at the next planting, families with kids are more than welcome to help us rebuild our creek line.

For more information please contact our Group Coordinator, Shannon Ward on 9252 1879 or hourglassdesign@icloud.com or join us at our Facebook group Friends of Waylen’s Landing.

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Darlington Sport & Recreation Association (WA) Inc. The DaSRA team is busy putting the finishing touches on the Community Pavilion project.

Rear landscaping made possible by funding from the Shire of Mundaring should be complete by July, weather permitting. Designed to connect the Pavilion to the lower recreation area the work includes a new retaining wall, additional paving plus greenery on the southern side, installation of electrical outlets and upgrade to the rear water fountain area.

Special thanks to the Lower Area Master Plan team of Trish Cook, Sonja Parker, Michelle Jessop, Nathan Thompson and Allan Woodward, DaSRA Chair Geoff Barker and Landscape Architect Gerry Healy with valuable assistance from David Lavell for his tireless pro bono engineering advice. Thanks also to the Motivation Foundation for their earth-moving contribution and contractors Vogels Building, Common Ground and Hot Chilli Trails.

For the remainder of the year, the DaSRA Committee will concentrate on raising funds to pay off the last of the community loan so please support our events below. We have some exciting NEW events coming up so watch this space for a special announcement next month.

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Saturday 28 August - QUIZ NIGHT 6.30pm Boya Library. Lots of fun and great prizes!

Tuesday 26th October - COMEDY NIGHT 7pm at the Darlington Hall.

6 - 7 November WINE PAVILION at the Darlington Arts Festival.

Visit darlingtonpavilion.com or contact 0418 936 544 TEE SHIRTS AND PRINTS - are now available direct from Two Birds gift shop next to the Darlington post office. All proceeds go to the Pavilion project thanks to artist Alistair Taylor. Many thanks to Meg for promoting these instore.

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Darlington Theatre Players At Marloo Theatre And now for ….. TWISTED Watching some of the rehearsals it is very apparent that this is going to be a fantastic show. Yes, there is some explicit language and some sexual references, but all done with the humour that this production delivers.

THE STORY Hop on your flying carpet, because this musical parody retells the classic tale of Aladdin... from the villain’s point of view! Long ago in a Magic Kingdom, one misunderstood Royal Vizier will go on a quest to save his city from its bumbling sultan, an invading prince, and the most notorious thief to ever live! With the help of the Kingdom’s free-spirited, teenage Princess, the Vizier must find a magical lamp containing a wish-granting Djinn (who’s really funny, by the way) and defeat the city’s most-wanted criminal... Aladdin!

This musical adventure celebrates and lovingly pokes fun at everyone’s favourite series of hand-drawn, animated films.

Content Warning! This musical contains strong coarse language, sexual references and adult themes. Not recommended for children.

Twisted runs from 2nd to 24th July 2021. Book your tickets now: trybooking.com/BQHXL

THE CAST HAS BEEN WORKING HARD ON REHEARSALS

DTP MEMBERS PAST & PRESENT STRIKE IT BIG AT ‘CROWN’ Despite Perth being home to plenty of talented actors, very few professional opportunities Luke Miller (l) and Felix Steinwandel (r) exist. Traditionally, large scale shows are cast in the Eastern on opening night States before touring the country.

When the borders were closed between states, an opportunity opened for local production companies to step up and demonstrate that WA is capable of putting on world class theatre right here at home with 100% local talent.

The latest of these local productions was Platinum Entertainment’s ‘Priscilla – Queen of the Desert’ performed at Crown Theatre. With an extended season, over 47,000 people came to see the show with rave reviews and standing Darlington Review – July 2021

ovations every show. Among the cast were several of our current and past members. Luke Hewitt, who was a regular performer at Marloo in the early 90’s played the role of ‘Bob’. Chris Gerrish who was Marloo’s Javert in ‘Les Miserables’ 2019, was a featured ensemble member, as was our current President Luke Miller.

One of our MYTH (Marloo Youth Theatre) members, Felix Steinwandel played the role of ‘Benji’. Felix who is 10 years old, made his theatrical debut in Marloo’s ‘Jungle Book’ in 2017 and played Gavroche in ‘Les Miserables’ in 2019.

Definitely a star on the rise! Hopefully Perth will continue to see large-scale local productions as a regular occurrence – but you can always see the same level of talent at Marloo Theatre and all the other community theatres and arts venues in Perth.

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Darlington Christian Fellowship

One of the amazing things in the Bible is prophecy. The events mentioned are beyond the parameters of normal thoughts in their era.

God reveals to the prophet Zechariah (14:12), who lived about 500 B.C., about a war when Jesus returns. Their flesh shall dissolve while they stand on their feet.

Then there is the cashless society. John writes in Revelation 13:17 that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark of the name of the beast. We have reached the era where we can now see such a time may come to Perth. Even 3 years ago, when we were using credit cards, no one imagined how today all our visits to supermarkets are tracked by WA Safe App, or how China would have millions of cameras using eye recognition, to spy on people.

Or, who could imagine the pollution that fills our oceans. Remember the

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God drowned every man, woman and child in the flood.

How can this be right?

At the time of the flood God said that all the thoughts and intents of the people living on the earth at that time were continually evil. This gives the perspective of why God was so grieved and why He wanted it stopped. God gave a warning of His intentions over 100 years before the impending judgement was to come. This timeframe was long enough that the people who were babies at the time of the warning, were then the adults who chose not to enter the open door of the ark to save themselves.

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1975 movie The Graduate where McGuire says to Ben, “I only have one word for you – PLASTICS”. Then in Rev 8:9 we read a third of the living creatures in the sea died. People 2000 years ago would have thought this was totally ridiculous. Now it is reality.

Or who could imagine an army of 200 million heading for Jerusalem, predicted in Rev 9:16. China can now raise an army of 200 million. The most amazing prophecy is of course the second coming of Jesus. The earth waited 4000 years for the first coming.

Now we have waited a further 2000 years. Believers will rise to meet Him in the air. Don’t miss it. To be a believer there are 4 steps.

Noah preached and warned the people for over 100 years, hoping the people would bring themselves and their children into the safety of the ark and choose to live by God's ways rather than how they were choosing to live.

God gave fair warning and a place of safety and provision to enter into. Can you imagine a heart so hardened to the goodness of God and His provision, and choosing not to go? It wasn’t God’s will that anyone should perish, these people chose to make their own way rather than to trust the only way for them to be saved. You and I are faced with a similar choice, but instead of an ark we either choose Christ or try to make our own way - but only one way can actually save our lives. Why choose the other?

If you have a question email us and we will select one to publish. dcfincorporated@gmail.com.au

Sunday service 9.30am Lunches Monthly Prayer Meetings Wed 8.30am Bible Studies weekly

Firstly belive that there is an all powerful, all wise God who created everything. Just one human brain has 86 billion neurones – to think this happened by chance with a big bang is laughable. And this is just one tiny aspect, of just one living being, on the earth.

Secondly, admit that you are a sinner – this takes honesty and humility.

Thirdly, accept that because God loves us. He sent His only Son to pay the penalty for our sins. His purpose is to restore a relationship between us and Him. Lastly, we surrender our will, so that everything in our life is aimed at building His kingdom, and doing His will, so that He is our Lord. It is not enough to know about God – we must know Him and be known by Him. The intimate relationship between a man and a woman in marriage is unique, and special. God designed it so we would understand His relationship with us. In that relationship we are vulnerable, yet still safe.

Rob Merrells

A beautifully laid table, delicate china crockery and a delectable array of sweet treats set the scene for our first Ladies’ Afternoon Tea since the arrival of COVID. On 12th June, 15 ladies enjoyed warm hospitality, good conversation and of course the delicious food. We also heard about Project Foxglove (https://foxgloveproject.com/), an Australian charity that works to empower women in Rwanda, India and Cambodia. In Rwanda, Self Help Groups help village women begin small income-generating businesses. As well as providing friendships and social and emotional support, the group offer training in areas such as entrepreneurship, savings, health and conflict resolution. It’s a sustainable way to do community development.

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Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade REMEMBER 000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire & smoke sightings.

The ComCen will page our members who are on duty.

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

Website: darlingtonfire.org.au Facebook Page: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Next Brigade meeting: Tuesday July 13th, 2021, at the Darlington Fire Station.

Whilst we head towards the middle of winter, fires are still burning well in the bush and year-round our volunteers continue to make themselves available to protect our community. If you are planning burns on your property PLEASE take all possible precautions when lighting fires, even in cooler weather, and importantly make sure fires are not left unattended and are fully extinguished. We would strongly recommend that you advise your neighbours before lighting up, and register your burns with DFES on 9395 9209. DFES has created a programme, complete with a raft of information and resources to help land owners and residents carry out safe and effective planned burns during the milder months. The Burn Smart site provides information, plans and checklists, guides and resources to help you plan and conduct a burn on your property.

Check out the details at dfes.wa.gov.au/ plannedburning. The Shire of Mundaring also offers FREE winter burning workshops.

The workshops, led by experienced Shire officers and brigade members can help you learn how to safely reduce fuel loads on your property. To register for upcoming workshops email BFCO@mundaring. wa.gov.au.

After a long, dry summer the wintery weather is finally upon us, and the brisk mornings cool evenings are again chilling our bones. Many of us are relying on our wood fires or gas & electric heaters for comfort and warmth. Each year during the winter months, the fire services are all too often called out to chimney fires. So now is the time to have your chimneys and flues cleaned by a professional, as it will both improve your heater’s or stove’s efficiency, and also reduce the risk of a fire. Unfortunately, those heat sources are also often the cause of house fires. Remember, your wood fires and heaters should NEVER be left unattended, and flammable materials should be kept well away from open flames and other heat sources. Please be mindful of the location of your heaters and what surrounds them. Ensure that such things as drying clothes, curtains & blinds, and furniture are kept at least one metre away from heaters and stoves, and that all heaters are TURNED OFF when you leave your house.

If you forgot to do it on April 1st, now is a good time to check your smoke alarms and back-up batteries. If you have young children at home test your smoke alarm so they know what it sounds like, talk to them about what to do if they hear it, and create, and practice an evacuation plan for your home in case of an emergency.

Recently the Parks & Wildlife Service and DFES have been able to make significant inroads with various hazard reduction burns. These prescribed burning programmes serve to provide a chequerboard type landscape of varying fuel loads and vegetation densities which can potentially help fire services manage and control wild fires during the bush fire season. Unfortunately, due to the on and off rain our hazard reduction burning programme has not yet commenced this season. If you have concerns about the fuel load on your property leading up to next fire season, the Darlington Brigade may be able to help. These burns are a great opportunity for our trainee and probationary fire fighters to enhance their training with practical, hands on experience with fire suppression, and the equipment and methods we use. Property owners that would like the Brigade to undertake a hazard reduction burn (HRB) on their property can call the Station on 9299 7217, or visit us on a Saturday morning between 9 and 10.30am. An authorised officer will arrange a visit to examine your property, discuss your issues, and provide a quote based on size, fuel load, topography, access, time to burn etc. (note: HRBs are subject to weather and environmental considerations).

“You have to do something in your life that is honourable and not cowardly if you are to live in peace with yourself, and for the fire fighter it is fire.” ~ Larry Brown Cheers, Ricky Harvey

Did you know that your sense of smell reduces, and in some cases “turns off” when you sleep? People are not usually woken in the middle of the night by the smell of smoke, but by other factors like noise, flashing light or an increase in heat.

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Enroling Now: Term 3 commences Monday 19th July—Fri 24th Sep.

Our Term 3 Timetable can be viewed on our webpage for all our classes www.mundaringlearning.com.au, our Facebook page—Mundaring Adult Creative & Learning Centre or at the centre at 3 Craigie Place, Mundaring. Office hours Mon—Fri 9:00am—3:30pm Ph 9295 1688.

We have extra vacancies in the following classes and will be accepting enrolments for existing and new members FROM Monday 21st June for these classes. Costs—$100 or $95 concession per term.

Bahasa Indonesia: What a great way to keep your mind active, to learn a new language, meet new people and become part of this wonderful centre. This class will take you on an adventure, you will learn the culture and learn the fascinating history. The class is ongoing so you can start at the beginning and finish wherever you desire. We now have a beginners and intermediate class. Why not give it a go, you won’t be disappointed.

Eco Art: Once again Demelza is offering this beautiful class of discovery using nature as her creative license. You will learn how to create beautiful pieces of art, to dye from nature and so much more.

I describe this class as romantic art, it has colour and beauty. Limited spaces so don’t miss out, enroll now to experience Demelza’s Eco Art Class.

Creative Writing: This writing group meet on Friday mornings and welcome new members. For a friendly creative morning in the literary sense why not join this happy group of writers. Limited spaces available

Drawing Class: Wow! Finally we can offer the much requested drawing class with Una Bell. Una is an established artist and has been teaching at the centre for several years. Una is now offering a morning of drawing.

Gather up your pencils, drawing pad or your choice of medium, make a cuppa, grab a biscuit and settle in for a creative morning of drawing.

Patchwork Sewing: A very social class with an opportunity to share knowledge and learn new patchwork techniques. Once or twice a year we will also do a special class project which incorporates all the old and new methods. You can be a basic sewer or experienced—everyone is welcome.

Ballroom Dancing: Nigel Clay will be hosting an introduction to Ballroom Dancing on Wednesday afternoons. Come along and learn the classics—Modern Waltz, Foxtrot, ChaͲCha, Rumba and the Tango. It will be great fun and fabulous exercise. Bring a friend or come along by yourself and meet some new people.

Family History: Want to find out if you have the trendy “Convict” in the family? Or just want to record your family tree for posterity? This is a small class with lots of oneͲonͲ one opportunity with the Tutor. Take a walk down memory lane with Loreley and learn all about your history. Be quick—this class only has 4 places per term.

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Treetops Montessori School

Enrolling Now An individualised approach to education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Contact us today to book a school tour

12 Beenong Road, Darlington WA 6070

www.treetops.wa.edu.au

08 9299 6725

Helena Valley Chiropractic

Chiropractic, Homeopathy and Remedial Massage 3b 160 Scott St. Helena Valley admin@helenavalleychiro.com

9255 1052 Open Monday to Saturday

Book Online www.helenavalleychiro.com