Darlington Review October 2019

Vol. 59 No. 9 October 2019 online @

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Artisan Market Wine Tent - Food Court Community Art - Paint-a-Petal Wellness & Art Workshops Children's Entertainment Have-a-Go Workshops Live Music - Multiple Venues Roving Performers Sculpture on the Scarp Retrospective: D Thornton Hick Open Arts Exhibition Junior Art - Youth Art Friday Night - Music Saturday Night - Movie

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Editorial

Community Groups

I have just celebrated three years of living in Darlington which coincides with my stint this month as guest editor on the Review. It took my husband ten years to convince me that life in Darlington was the right thing to do. I don’t often say this, but it turns out he was right. What an incredible village this is and especially so at this time of year. The winding undulating roads, the overhang of verdant trees, the perfume of citrus blossoms, jasmine and freesias and the colourful understory, teeming with wildlife. It is that time of year where we wake up to the warbling of the Australian Magpie, which means new little fluffy magpies will be out and about soon. Then there are the ducklings, please all keep an eye out. It seems they and their young parents are not so familiar with road rules and just like kangaroos, they have a knack of crossing the road at peak traffic time, in dips, on bends and in a long slow line. Expect the unexpected.

It seems as though there are almost as many community groups as there are residents.

Surely every other Darlington resident must be a volunteer on some committee or other; from the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, the amazing Arts festival (DAF), the stunning new upgrade and extension to the sports Pavilion being undertaken

by DaSRA, the Ratepayers Association (DRRA) working on the precinct master plan, the Darlington Club where you can socialise and meet new friends, the Darlington Community Recreation Group (DCRAG) organising the skate park and the proposed community gardens, Darlington History Group (DHG) with proposed new heritage walks, and new BBQ on the oval and the list goes on. Even this lovely, monthly magazine is wholly staffed by dedicated volunteers. It caters to local people, local groups, and local businesses and I know is especially valuable to the people that don’t access social media. If you are looking for a tradie or supplier, don’t forget to flick through this magazine.

The Review also supports and sponsors local groups. In a world of take, take, take the people of this village are give, give, give!

My favourites are the galahs. There is something just a little bit naughty about them. In our garden they like to hang out with the bandicoots, rummaging for the handfuls of wildflower seed that my husband patiently sows, never to see grow! Though to be fair, a bit of wild bird seed also makes its way into bird feeders and along the path by the house. There is a distinct pecking order of Galahs, magpies, and 28’s. The bandicoots are happy to catch the scraps.

Volunteers In my planning for this editorial I chatted to some of the local volunteers and asked they why they give up so much of their time, Gabrielle Morris said that when her kids were little, the arts festival was the one weekend where kids seemed to be able to run free, to explore and to socialise with the safety of the community around them.

It created wonderful lasting family memories and friendships.

Now her kids are grown, she wanted to be able to give back to the festival by volunteering.

It is not just the abundant nature that makes this village such an incredible place to live, it is the people. It is evident from the Facebook groups such as the Hub and the buy nothing/stuff for free, as well as the trolley of surplus delights that sits opposite Perella’s, that this is a generous and giving community of people.

A big thank you to Sue Lennard, the Community Garden and all of the generous donors. Please bring your excess garden produce and plants down there, it is such a lovely concept.

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Darlington Review - October 2019 Alison Atkinson is another of those volunteers that seems to be everywhere! On the oval at the Pavilion Gig collecting donations and selling raffle tickets; on the World Vision stall, smiling, luring you in and selling you jam; and working on the bonfire committee organising food vans and working for Nature play who are donating the mud for mud play. I hear mud slides, buckets of mud and a mud kitchen are going to be there that night. Alison does all this as she finds it rewarding, and because it is a great way to meet people.

Whether volunteering for a few hours or joining a committee, it is a chance to meet people from all walks of life, to become a part of a community. Don’t worry if you are shy or you are new in the area and don’t know anyone, take a deep breath and dive in.

Volunteering is a great leveller and a wonderful way to meet new people. Often you can hone a skill, or learn a new one. Something that volunteers tend to have in common is the willingness to share and nurture. So if you fancy learning web design or management, or love using your social media skills, put your hand up. Perhaps you are a budding treasurer, or art curator, a born organiser or a born helper, why not join the DAF committee? If you only have a few hours but would like to help, Julie Stuurstraat would love to hear from you via volunteers@DarlingtonArtsFestival.com. Julie has this knack of putting volunteers to good use, and rumour has it there may be a food voucher, a t-shirt and some pizza on Sunday afternoon to go with the job. Payment otherwise is pure gratitude While the Festival for sure always needs extra hands, so do many of the other community groups in the village. Community Gardens, DaSRA, FODS, to name a few, flick through this magazine and find one that suits.

Friends of Glen Park have put out a new call for volunteers this month. Their group is now a team of seven members. They have said. ‘We are winning the battle but there is still weed eradication ahead of us……… and as any gardener knows, as soon as your back is turned, the weeds pop up again and new varieties appear.

We keep in mind that our eradication of the weeds must outstrip their spread, so the biodiversity of our natural vegetation remains for future generations.’

If you could volunteer several hours a week they would appreciate you joining the Glen Park Friends. Contact either Glenys 92998347 or Leonie 9299648 I was pretty excited to see Vandra Stenton’s post on Facebook regarding starting up a Country Women’s Association group for Darlington and Glen Forrest. Have a look at the community notices on for information. The first meeting is proposed for Wednesday 23 October at 7pm in Kathleen Skipsy Hall on Glen Road.

From good taste to very bad taste Gabrielle Morris and Tania Whisson are both DAF committee members, organising the DAF wellness tent and the community art projects respectively. However you may also know them as the duo that organises the two big annual DAF Fundraising events.

This year those events went from the exceptionally good taste ‘Walk up an Appetite’ progressive dinner, to the extremely bad taste DAF Dance.

Walk up an Appetite was back by popular demand. In June, six DAF committee members opened their homes to four groups of 15.

Those groups traversed around the village from house to house, and were fed exquisite tapas, gourmet cuisine, canapés and deserts.

Each guest was furnished with an assortment of cocktails, wine and beers! Think of it as fine dining on foot (except the torrential rain meant last minute buses were brought in). Tickets for this event are always popular – and incredibly sold out in three minutes.

The wait list was as big as the tickets that sold. The Events team acknowledge that a lot of regulars were disappointed at missing out this time and have promised that next year there will be a ballot. They are looking at ways to make it possible to have more people come along. If by chance you fancied your hand at being a host, why not let Gabrielle and Tania know by emailing them at events@darlingtonartsfestival.com or send them a message on the DAF Facebook page. If you want to be part of their events team, let them know that too, new blood, new energy and new ideas area always welcome.

Now, let’s get to the bad taste bit. It was every bit as bad as they promised. Quite the perfect night in fact. The DJ was brilliant. Great tunes, loud enough for me to lose my voice – but not enough to lose my hearing. The bar incredibly was $5 for any drink; wine, beer or oh my goodness the strawberry slushie. Should I mention the outfits that people wore? Colourful? Yes certainly! 80’s wedding dresses?

You betcha! Nighties, curlers, odd socks, big hair, a mankini, matching Christmas jumpers and somehow the cast of The Handmaids Tale were there clutching cocktails. You will have to visit the DAF Facebook page or website for some of the best, but here is one of Gabrielle, Tanya and our esteemed DAF president Jemma Durham (outfits models own).

Gabrielle and Tanya wanted to say a huge thank you to all of the committee members that put in so much of their time (and sometimes even money) to make these events so good. They also wanted to say thank you to all of the community members that come along and support these events and in turn who make them so much fun! They couldn’t do it without you. There is a core group that comes to almost every event - we know who you are! And we thank you!

Fundraising These DAF fundraising events are critical to the running of the festival – it is through these and other generous donors and sponsors that the festival continues to grow and improve.

I won’t go into the costs here, but as a full weekend event it is expensive to put on. A committee of nearly 30 volunteers, put in between a few dozen and several hundred hours each to make this event happen every year. From prize money to insurance, from advertising, to stalls and grounds, from performers, to the wonderful free workshops for kids and adults, this event takes a lot to run. We welcome sponsors and donors to get in touch and help where you can. We hate asking you to put your hand in your pocket, but we love putting on this incredible weekend… so please email sponsorships@DarlingtonArtsFestival.com, or visit our website.

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Performing Arts

years of his career. Works will include a mix of small wooden and metal sculptures, framed and unframed water colours and larger artworks suited to outdoors. Some of these works will be available to purchase throughout the weekend.

The new Performing Arts team of Charlie Harman and Ian Christie have found ways to pull metaphorical rabbits out of the hat. Not only have they secured the much loved PirateMan again this year, and roving performers Junkadelic, they have a full and I mean totally full schedule of events on the main stage.

The much loved school choirs are there of course and wouldn’t be DAF without them! There will be some new and emerging acts there too. The Hills big band are back and so are the Band of Misfits.

Kristy will be curating the Retrospective Exhibition. New to the DAF committee this year, Kristy has a long pedigree in the arts. Although a very talented artist herself, she prefers to work in the background promoting other artists work.

The team have also managed to create a whole new line-up over at St Cuthbert’s Church. This area is billed as ‘a venue with wonderful acoustics to showcase some of our more intimate acts’. When you have completed your wander through the outdoor sculpture exhibition, cross over to St Cuthbert’s to check out the new venue. The Mundaring World Vision stall will be over there too, so you can stock up on those tasty preserves.

Sculptures on the Scarp is back. Last year you loved it, so this year they are upping the ante, more, bigger, better and illuminated is what I hear! Visit the Facebook page where Amy Pepper has loaded up some sneak peeks of work in progress.

Wellness and Art Workshops

Open Art run like a well-oiled machine by Cathy Day, is as always, four categories. Artists can enter up to four items (depending on size) across two different categories. This year there is a new Darlington Arts Festival Award (DAFA) of $5,000 as well as the usual first and highly commended prizes in each category. Entries close on Sunday 13 October. Please share this information with your talented artistic friends.

The wellness space last year was a brand new idea (thanks Gabrielle), this year, it will be even better as it has merged with the Art Workshops run by Cathryn Cann. Cathryn has managed to secure several of the most popular workshops. The line-up is still being locked down, but I hear murmurs of crochet, pottery and jewellery making.

Entries are also open for Junior and Youth Art. Every year I am amazed by the talent on display. If you don’t usually visit this part of the festival, try to take some time this year. Honestly these youngsters are amazing.

The wellness line-up is more than wellness. This year there will be a drumming workshop by Akwaaba, aerial yoga (apparently that’s a thing) and not to be missed, a talk on sustainability and making bees wax wraps, the very popular tea ceremony and so much more! Wellness stalls will also be holding mini talks and demonstrations throughout the day.

Community Art project Last year it was Paint-a-brick on the tennis club hit-up wall this year it is paint-a-petal on the Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade water tank. DAF was lucky to get another outstanding poster design this year from Allie Cormack; that will translate really well as an art project concept. Head over to see Tania on the Saturday of the festival so you can paint a petal and make your mark.

The Wellness and art workshops and talks are all free (though a gold coin donation is always welcome).

Back to where it all started Art. This year one of the early founders of the festival is at the forefront of our event as DAF puts on a retrospective of the late D Thornton Hick in the Lesser Hall.

The Retrospective will be a memoir to showcase the artist’s love for Darlington and beyond.

Thornton was a much loved Darlington Resident, he built the family home ‘Poles Apart’ up on Dalry Road. When people that knew him talk about him, their voices soften and inevitably the words ‘such a kind and lovely man’ and ‘a true gentleman’ follow. Memories are fond and warm. DAF is super excited to be hosting this retrospective of his work. Kristy Scaddan the Retrospective coordinator has been working with Thornton’s wife Anne and daughter Sophie who have carefully pulled together a collection of work that spans many

The trouble with the festival this year, is that it won’t be possible to see it all as there are so many good things on in multiple areas all weekend! Next month’s review will have the pull out map and timetable so you can plan your day(s). Have a look at the festival notes section for more information or visit www.DarlingtonArtsFestival.com 5

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News-bites Mundaring Hills Open Studio - Art Trail MHOS are celebrating the tenth year of this annual hills event. With 27 studios showcasing the work of 49 remarkable artists. This year the event will span not just two full weekends but some studios will be open weekdays too. Visit https://www.mundaring-hillsopen-studios.org.au/ or pick up a brochure from Perella’s or The Nook

Illustration above by Alastair Taylor – showing the task of connecting the old and the new buildings

Darlington Pavilion It probably feels like the upgrade has been going on forever. For sure it has been going on for a long time. What started as an idea to upgrade the old building many years ago grew to a reality that would stand the test of time.

It took tremendous planning and hard work to get it to the approval stage. As with any community building especially on State land, the planning and design was exacting. Raising funds bit by bit has meant work has taken longer and sometimes cost more. But the team behind it, Darlington Sports and Recreation Association (DaSRA) despite being exhausted at times, have never given up.

And it is close, so very close, of the more than $1.1 needed, there is just $80,000 or so left to go. I asked Geoff Barker what motivates the committee to keep going. He said: We are often asked, how we got involved, why we (and so many others) have worked so hard to get the project this far. As parents we watched our children play sport on the oval. The old pavilion didn’t seem so bad back then, but times have changed. The community has grown and is continuing to grow and change, and the original building no longer meets current regulations and community requirements. We knew that the building had to be upgraded. Now we watch our granddaughters and grandsons representing the village and participating in activities down on the oval and we think about not only will they benefit from the new pavilion and upgraded change rooms, but how their children and grand-kids will too. That is why we do it.

This is our pavilion. This is your pavilion. Thank you for helping us get this far. Please keep supporting us.

Open Studios offer the rare opportunity to experience the lives of our local artists and it will give you access to art work in an incredible range of mediums – from glass and ceramics to oil paint, water colours, textiles, wood and recycled metals and much more.

The artists too range across the spectrum - from professionals with international acclaim to those who work part time or as a hobby - and all of them want to share their creativity with you. This is an opportunity to talk to them, explore techniques, share ideas, admire art and even acquire a unique piece of local artwork.

Retrospective at Juniper Galleries The Brian Aylward retrospective opens on Sunday 29 September at 2pm. Brian is one of those remarkable artists, whose talent and skills seem to know no bounds. While best known for his pastels, he works with many media including large outdoor sculptures.

There is something about his work, there is a sense of standing unseen, looking at a landscape that stretches off into the distance.

At once beyond touch and yet it seems tantalisingly close.

Having just celebrated his 80th birthday, Brian continues to develop new ideas and his current exhibition at the Juniper Galleries contains many of his latest creations, as well as new work in the style for which he is noted. He is ready to proceed on his creative path to prevent boredom and prepare for his fiftieth exhibition.

Community Bonfire

When the pavilion is complete, DaSRA will remain active, in the role of lessor/caretaker ensuring the facilities are managed and maintained to effectively service the community.

The Community Bonfire on Saturday 26 October is this year run by DCRAG under the umbrella of DaSRA but has been organised with the help of another fabulous bunch of volunteers including four that are new (arrived in the last two years) to Darlington, and wanting to meet new people, along with others that have been in the area for years, and most of whose names pop up all over the place.

DaSRA will also continue to support other groups to secure funding and resources to implement further facility developments such as; the Skate Park extension and upgrade, Fitness trail, Pump Track, Adventure play area and… other ideas that the community proposes.

With competitions in the skatepark, skate and scooter demonstrations, mudplay (for under 13’s) and live music this annual event is a community favourite. Pick up some plants, from the community garden stall, and grab some pizza or something tasty from Little Brassica’s.

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Community Garden

Local Elections

The Community Garden is part of DCRAG, and has its second Annual meeting on Sunday 20th October 3pm at the pavilion.

There will be some serious committee business to get through including: funding, land leasing, and formalising committee positions. Then the fun stuff, including designs and plans for growing and planting. Head down there, pop your head in, say hello, sit down and get involved.

Congratulations to Councillor James Martin who stood for reelection in South Ward. He was Elected unopposed so there will be no need for local Darlington and Helena Valley Residents within South Ward to head down to the polling stations to cast your vote

Poetry Competition Mundaring Poetry Competition is open for entries. The theme is “wild weeds and windflowers”*. The competition is open to anyone aged 18 years and over, and is free to enter! Entries close on 4 October. Full details around terms and conditions and entry forms are on the Poetry Competition page on the libraries’ website at www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/YourCommunity/ShireLibraries

What’s on?

(Refer to notes sections for more details.)

It’s a busy month!

The Juniper Gallery will be hosting exhibitions featuring Brian Aylward followed by Darlington artist Jo Meredith. Alternatively visit them as part of the Mundaring Hills Open Studios 19-27 October (see ads) For theatre lovers The Club is on at the Garrick. Also book now for your tickets to Les Miserables at Marloo. For music lovers, there is the final concert in the Darlington Chamber Music series on Sunday 6th October at 3 pm in the hall and the Swan Harmony Singers are having a concert on the 13th October at 3 pm also at the Hall.

Visit www.DarlingtonVillage.org for more information Darlington History Group (DHG) have drawn up concept plans for a BBQ shelter on the oval, have a look at this month’s community notice section for details. DHG will be on the oval on Saturday 6 October at 9:30 to meet with interested locals and sporting groups. They will walk through the plans and explain the different options that have been drawn up.

Bilgoman Aquatic Centre reopens on the 19th for those wishing to get in shape for summer.

There are several AGM’s – the Darlington History Group on the 9th of October, DaSRA on the 10th The Community Gardens on the 20th at 3 pm at the Pavilion and Save Perth Hills at the Parkerville Pavilion at 7.45pm on the 23rd. www.saveperthhills.net.

In November DCRAG will be opening their meeting for sporting groups and community members to pop along and put forward their thoughts and ideas about the DHG BBQ upgrade. That meeting will be on 25 November at 7pm in the Pavilion.

Don’t forget to have a look at the History Group’s proposal for changes to the village precinct. There is an onsite meeting where comments and questions can be raised on the 5th October. See page 15 for details.

Save Perth Hills It seems a long time ago now, but on 27 October, with 1200 members of the community in attendance, the Mundaring Shire voted unanimously to reject the Structure Plan 34 (SP34) that Satterley had proposed for North Stoneville. The refusal was for multiple reasons including that the development of 1400 homes, would far exceed road network capacity constraints and would therefore compromise public safety particularly given the high fire risk rating for the shire. The shire also cited the environmental damage and the lack of public transport in the proposed area. Transperth have confirmed that they have no plans or intent to increase transport coverage in the shire.

Bonfire night on the 26th followed by a Halloween Family Fun Day at the Darlington Playgroup – see back cover for details.

And finally of course the Darlington Arts Festival 2019 on the 2-3rd of November.

Colette Murray Guest Editor

The next steps for this proposal are for it to go to the WA Planning Commission (WAPC). This group can still overturn the Shires rejection, so there is a long way to go.

North Stoneville may seem as though it is far from Darlington and not our problem. However, if you are one of the many that must drive up and down the hill in heavy traffic every day, or if you find parking tight at Mundaring shops, then you may feel that this development is pretty close to home. If you feel passionately about this, visit www.saveperthhills.net to find out who to contact and what to do.

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49 ARTISTS SHOWCASING THEIR PAINTINGS, GLASS, DRAWINGS, SCULPTURES, CERAMICS, JEWELLERY, PRINTMAKING, TEXTILES, WOODWORK.

Saturday 19 October Sunday 27 October 2019 10am - 4pm (open days vary for each artist - see brochure or website for details)

Pick up a brochure or visit www.mundaring-hills-open-studios.org.au

Juniper Gallery Brian Aylward Opening 2 pm

Sunday 29th Sept - 20th October Now open Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 - 5.00 weekdays by appointment

Viewings of the private collection of Juniper works through the Juniper Gallery also available.

41A Dalry Road, Darlington 9299-6064 0481-062-614 www.junipergalleries.com.au

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Vale: Lee Kirtlan Lee was born 23/4/1952 at Merredin to Rene and Eddie, ÂŁ10 poms, who lived and worked at Chandler, Following this they moved to Toodyay for a brief period before finally settling in Kellerberrin where they stayed until their move to Lesmurdie in 2013.

She was a good friend, and took the time to visit or call them as often as she could.

Lee practiced Iyenga yoga daily and loved it with a passion.

She sometimes relieved Sarah Duncan and took her classes when Sarah need time out. She credits yoga for her perfect posture, her ability to self soothe and a few extra centimetres onto her height! Her meditation practice also stood her in good stead during her illness, and she actively encouraged others to use it in their daily lives.

She was a loving big sister to Janet and Robert, who were grateful she was there and managed the responsibility of being the eldest as well as she did.

Lee was a very bright, petite, attractive girl, happy at school and an excellent student. She became Head Girl at KJHS, and as well as being a natural leader, also excelled at sports including swimming, hockey, and basketball.

She also loved horses, and often rode with friends.

Lee was smart, a voracious reader (an inaugural member of her beloved Darlington Bookies Bookclub) a life long learner, strong minded, courageous, honest, trustworthy and determined.

An amazing Asian and Indian foodie, whose hot curries were legendary! An organic gardener, bird watcher, devotee of the local flora and fauna, and keen member of the Darlington bush walking group.

One of her first purchases after she'd started working at the local bank in town, was a newly broken in horse. This purchase showed how determined and independent she was, as it took a lot of saving to finally achieve this treat for herself.

She was an avid recycler, and often went to extremes to ensure her footprint was as minimalistic as possible.

Lee pursued and achieved entry into Economics at UWA after matriculating in 6 subjects in 1975. She found it difficult to settle into University life however, so took leave from this course after 6/12 and never returned to complete it.

Her favourite summer activity was to go to the Kookaburra outdoor cinema with a picnic and she got to know the proprietor personally, she was such a regular.

1989 saw the birth of her preterm baby, Rosanna, at 26 1/2 weeks, who became the 'light of her life'

She also loved film and performance, and attended many musical concerts. She loved Leonard Cohen, Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Joe Cocker, Joe Satriani Paul Kelly, Paul Simons, Norah Jones, The Corrs, Eric Clapton, an eclectic collection, but at heart she was a bit of a rock chick!

Family centred outings and occasions became the norm, and these years provided many happy memories for family and friends.

She joined and participated in the local Fire Brigade, The Friends of Darlington Station Reserve and was well known in the local community as someone who was reliable, easy to get along with and would always be there and do what she had promised.

In 2005 Lee moved into real estate firstly as an admin assistant, then subsequently as a Property Manager for Trevor Clark Hills Real Estate, Darlington, a role she excelled in, doubled the rent role and remained in until 2011. During this time she also achieved the award of Top Ausnet Property Manager for Jan March in 2008

Lee had high expectations of herself, however would sometimes describe herself as a "fringe loonie" as she walked her own path of vegetarianism and alternative ways of living holistically.

There followed employment in 4 other Real Estate companies in the City and surrounds managing Trust Fund Accounts and Lee finally retired from this work at the end of 2017

Lee passed away peacefully after a 9 month journey with pancreatic cancer.

Lee then decided to return to what she loved best, yoga, and offered group classes at her home in John St. And so began a more relaxed lifestyle, with time for daily walks with her neighbour Sue, gardening, volunteering, visits to Adelaide to see Rosie, Ryan and Jack, and camping trips with her partner Peter.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all those of you who walked beside her, your presence was invaluable and helped her enormously.

We will love and miss her every day.

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Darlington Review - October 2019

Community Notices and Letters Letter from Kendall and Lindsay Earnshaw Regarding the Darlington Christian Fellowship’s piece in the September Review: We found The Fellowship’s message ugly and divisive, but so garbled as to be easily ignored, so we’ll know to skip that page in future. But we believe the Review’s decision to print an antiabortion advertisement that was actually withdrawn from other publications around the country, purely because it accompanies the text, is extremely poor judgement.

We acknowledge that the Review is in a difficult situation here as each group pays to publish content in the Review, but we believe there should be guidelines for that content that disallow bigotry and discord. The Review’s Editor, the accomplished and precise Trea Wiltshire, has always managed to walk an admirable line between local news and local gossip, and we would like to see her apply that same adroitness to the line between people’s opinion and public intolerance.

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From Vandra Stenton, Executive Support Officer, The Country Women’s Association of WA Inc. Interest has been raised for starting an evening CWA Branch in the Darlington/Glen Forrest Area, with many women putting their virtual hand up via FB posts in the Darlington Hub and Glen Forrest Community FB Groups. Meetings are proposed for a week night, with the first suggestion being the 4th Wednesday evening of the month at around 7pm at the Kathleen Skipsey Hall in Darlington.

The branch would meet once per month, although new members may choose to meet more regularly and at alternate venue/s.

The focus of this new group would grow and develop with the women who choose to become members, but the purpose of the CWA of WA is “Uniting women and strengthening our communities through friendship, education, service and advocacy”. The Vision is “To be a strong, reputable, relevant voice, positively impacting lives and communities.” And the Aim is “To improve the wellbeing of all

people, especially those in country areas by promoting courtesy, co-operation, community effort, ethical standards and the wise use of resources.”

If you are a women living in Darlington/ Glen Forrest or surrounds and wish to be part of the formation of this new evening CWA Branch, please send an email to Vandra Stenton vandras@cwaofwa.asn.au (office hours) or Facebook messenger, or text or phone 0422 901 922. Please register your interest by 15 October with your availability to attend a meeting on Wednesday 23rd October. More information about The Country Women’s Association can be found on their website www.cwaofwa.asn.au or via their Facebook Page CWA of WA. Please note: If you are looking for a daytime CWA branch Vandra can also direct you to those currently available in the hills area.

The Mundaring World Vision Support Group is having a MONSTER fund raising stall during The Arts Festival weekend in November but this year it will be in the Parish Centre of St Cuthbert’s Church .Please cross the road and come and see us from 9-4 Saturday and Sunday to stock up on preserves, Christmas gifts, toys, books and much, much more and help us support children both in Australia and worldwide .

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Community connect | the hub of the hills Look what’s on at The Hub of the Hills in October Speakers Circle, Thursday 3 October, 2pm-4pm This month’s Speaker Peter McKenzie talking about climate change. Refreshments are provided and entry is free. This is an Active Ageing Project proudly sponsored by Shire of Mundaring and hosted by Mundaring Community Men’s Shed.

Coffee Morning, every Tuesday, 9.30am-11am Join us for coffee every Tuesday morning and enjoy catching up with friends or meeting new friends. Free tea and coffee, homemade morning tea for only $2.

Fashion Parade, Thursday 17 October, 1.30pm-4pm A Little Unique Clothing Boutique will be showcasing their latest clothing, jewellery, scarves and accessories so come along for a lovely afternoon of fashion and fun. Free entry, tea and coffee.

The Active Ageing Network is a group of volunteers at The Hub of the Hills who help plan events and activities for seniors. If you would like to join them please phone 9290 6683.

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Friends of Glen Park Reserve - Our progress in eradicating weeds As it is important to stop seeds again spreading into Glen Park, we have talked with neighbours whose properties adjoin Glen Park or nearby bushland and given them a copy of two publications, Plants out of Place and the information sheet on Eastern States Wattles. Their responses were heartening, and supportive towards controlling weeds on their properties.

As we worked weeding Glen Park Reserve during winter, and now into spring, we can hear Nyaania Creek roaring and crashing as it tumbles over large rocky outcrops to create two water-falls in this place of beauty and tranquility. The flowering of the wildflowers, especially the numer-ous donkey orchids, the vanilla or sun orchids, the blue lady orchids and hundreds of minute trig-ger plants, makes us feel our work is really worthwhile.

Friends of Glen Park is now a team of seven members. We are winning the battle but there is still weed eradication ahead of us……… and as any gardener knows, as soon as your back is turned, the weeds pop up again and new varieties appear. We keep in mind that our eradication of the weeds must outstrip their spread, so the biodiversity of our natural vegetation remains for future genera-tions.

If you drive along Glen Road you will notice the improvement along the verge, around the Kathleen Skipsey Hall (Scouts) and HOSCA. On this northern side of Nyaania Creek, Friends of Glen Park have dug out the African Veldt grasses and masses of bridal creeper throughout the bush, and down to Nyaania Creek. Now the task is tackling the freesia invasion in this area. Bagfuls have already hand been weeded and we will continue for several more weeks.

On the southern side of Nyannia creek, Friends have worked steadily weeding out freesias, bridal creeper, ursinia, watsonia, cape tulip and other weeds. We were optimistic that the area would be largely free of invasive weeds by the end of spring, but now we may fall short of this goal.

RIGHT: Morning tea break for Friends and Landcare Officers The Shire’s Environmental Landcare Officers have given us invaluable help in eradicating the weeds.

We are now looking into the possibility of having a picnic table and seats installed near Nyaania Creek so more people can enjoy Glen Park.

If you could volunteer several hours a week we would absolutely appreciate you joining our Glen Park Friends.

Contact either Glenys 92998347 or Leonie 92996489

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Community Notice on behalf of the Darlington History Group LINE OF SIGHT CORRIDOR JOINING OVAL AND GRASSED

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DARLINGTON BBQ UPGRADE

Concept Plans for redeveloping and upgrading the community’s BBQ area at Darlington Park are now released for community comment, following the initial redevelopment having been put forward to DCRAG for consideration.

The Darlington History Group has held lengthy discussions with DRRA, DCRAG, DaSRA and DAF regarding the upgrade proposal with a view to providing a larger shelter structure, a double BBQ and complimentary granite stone seating. The History Group will utilize the shelter during the Darlington Arts Festival weekend. Project funding will be shared by Darlington History Group and the Shire.

The three Concept Plans have been developed for community consideration.

We ask you to record your choice and feedback, directed to the Group’s Chair Val Shiell shiell@iinet.net.au Ph 9299 6868 and/or V-Chair Cliff Burns cliffburns@iprimus.com.au. PH 9299 6696.

Consideration must encompass the need to have a clear line of sight from the grassed area to the oval. It should reflect and complement the architecture of the Hall, the Pathway Plan, the DCRAG Master Plan, the environment and be a place for residents to gather and celebrate.

Option A: Extend the present Shelter, provide a new double BBQ outside the shelter and provide stone wall seating around the tree close by, reflecting the granite walls in the park.

Option B: Extend the present Shelter, provide a new double BBQ on the grassed area and provide stone wall seating close by reflecting the granite walls in the park.

Option C: Provide a new double BBQ in its present location. Remove the Shelter to the Skate Park and construct a new Shelter outside the line sight between the grassed area and the oval. Provide stone wall seating around the close by tree.

We would welcome your input and will be on site on 5th October at 9.30am to discuss the 3 Concept Plans Currently being researched by Darlington History Group is the proposed Pioneer Walk designed to honour the village’s many wonderful settlers.

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Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) Delegates met on Monday 19th August and noted a number of significant actions occurring around the Skate park and the Master plan for the area. The skate half pipe project has been delayed, due to the wet weather, but hoped once Community bonfire is over work will commence. The State Government $25k allocation has been received again with our sincere thanks to our local member Mathew Hughes for that. We are also trying to obtain the Federal contribution agreed to through Ken Wyatt, so all work in this location can continue through.

in Darlington are less than 70 years old following local aerial photo shots taken in 1940. The History Group have re-presented their proposed shade structure, with building it around the existing BBQ shelter, to provide a larger area for use. DCRAG chair, Trish Cook, met with representatives of the History Group and DSaRA on site to discuss this proposal, and suggested location of a Pioneer park, slightly west of the current bar b q area. DCRAG supports the BBQ extension to the west, but wishes to retain the line of sight from oval to playground/hall, along the main pathway soon to be refurbished

Following Review articles a couple of local residents have expressed a desire to include a Community Health project with some fitness stations located throughout. These may even be nature based, catering for a diverse fitness ability. Will be many pathways joining up the oval, hall and skate park. A new group…..Wetlands & Woodlands /Adventure Playground Group has also joined this advisory body, focusing on keeping natural bushland, reducing excessive bush fuel, historical reclamation, succession planning for tree canopy , planting native trees for canopy and to support bird life.

DCRAG chair, Trish has asked if all organizations can have a look at the proposed three options being put forward by the History group in relationship to proposed new or extended BBQ shelter.

Can you please ask their opinions and at our next meeting on Monday, 25th November bring them to that meeting.

And of course our Community Bonfire on Saturday, October 26th commencing at 3.00pm with local youth bands playing; skateboard and scooter riders; and mudplay for under 13’s. Bonfire lit up at 6.00pm with BBQ meat; pizza; ice creams etc available to all. Hopefully again a fine night and many down to watch these spectacular events.

A current member group is developing a Tree Canopy Management plan in consultation with the Shire. It was noted that the Pine trees

Councillor’s Column Nominations for the forthcoming Local Government elections closed at 4pm on 12th September 2019. As a result, we will not be having an election in the South Ward, as Cr James Martin renominated and no one opposed him for the one vacancy. This I feel could be interpreted as a vote of confidence in your South Ward Councillors. Cr Darrell Jones and myself have 2 years remaining on our current four year term ending in October 2021.

To summarise the nominations across the Shire; In South Ward, James Martin has been elected unopposed for the one vacancy In West Ward there are three candidates for one vacancy - (Daniel Hanley, Matthew Corica and Michael Porter) In Central Ward there are three candidates for two vacancies - (Amy Collins, Doug Jeans and Bob Perks) In East Ward there are three candidates for two vacancies - (Janette Edwards, Simon Cuthbert and John Daw).

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Our interval running sessions are growing in numbers so popular is the joy of running! Even the small spectators have fun and offer some interesting route diversions, obstacles, warm up drill suggestions and motivational phrases for their parents. This is the Wednesday evening session at 6.15pm.

The Friday early session is at 6 am with the beautiful Darlington dawn chorus. The kookaburras find us hilarious.

Thank you so much to everyone who is generously donating to the cause. As I write this I am about to lead a hike on the Bibbulmun totally funded by you lot! The First Hike Project takes newly arrived refugees from high school to welcome them to our country & experience the beauty of the hills.

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Mundaring Chamber of Commerce Books are $40 each and are available for purchase either from a physical location (i.e. a shop) or online, through the Chamber’s website. Online purchasers have the option of choosing a local participating school P&C for the Chamber to donate $5 per book sale to.

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The Chamber’s aim is for the local community use this book to discover some amazing businesses within the shire (and surrounding area) that they can try out, return to, and recommend to their friends and family. ALL proceeds of the voucher book go towards Chamber initiatives to support and upskill our business operators and their team members with training, marketing, networking and advocacy, because a thriving business community, strengthens our whole community.

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The book is being sold via local distribution outlets by member businesses in support of the initiative. Some local school P&Cs have also seized the opportunity to fundraise through online sales of the book.

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Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (Inc) - The Glen The happy group of residents at Darlington Glen have been keeping the Queen’s postman, the Governor General’s postman and the Premier’s postman busy this year with significant milestones to commemorate. It was Trevor and Leueen Lewis-Jones’s diamond wedding earlier in the year and this month we celebrate long-term resident Ida Smith’s 100th birthday. The management committee and all residents of the Glen wish Ida all the best and congratulations on reaching such a memorable milestone.

Ida is a joy, always happy and pleased to see us and we treasure her as our longest serving resident.

The excellent crew from Wooroloo have been in attendance again and continue to work their magic in the gardens.

The AGM of the Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (Inc.) will be held in the gardens of the Glen on Wednesday October 30th at 3pm. If it’s a fine day, we will have seating on the lawn area and if wet, it will be held under the patio of one of the units! The format of the meeting will be as usual, except for the fact that we now have to elect all office bearers at the AGM. Nomination forms have been sent out to all members of the association. The Glen management committee will provide afternoon tea.

New members to our association are welcome as is anyone else who wishes to join at a cost of only $10 per annum. New members will be advised of future vacancies at the Glen and be welcome to attend the AGM and vote on issues affecting Darlington Glen.

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Once again, our young people have directed our programs this term and participated in some terrific activities. Our group camp at Manjadel Activity Centre in the first weekend of September was a great success with 27 youth members from Joeys, Cubs, Scouts & Venturers participating. Our adventurous young people participated in archery, underground tunnels, crate climbing as well as a 250 metre long flying fox in the dark! Special thanks to our Venturers led by Isaac Wetherley for organising the camp and running the entire weekend including organising patrol groups that participated in activities together and took turns cooking all the meals. (Youth leading, adult supporting in action) Special thanks to Bunnings Midland for allowing us to host a sausage sizzle at their store recently. The day was a huge success with over 1000 sausages sold. Thank you to Kendra and Haydn Buss for coordinating the day and to the community for your support. Funds raised help to reduce costs for members and helps with the purchase and replacement of equipment.

Our Joey Scouts have also had some rather interesting visitors this term. Moonshine & Blacky are 2 x horses that work with their owners Linda & Tarryn to carry out work for the State Emergency Service (SES). The Joeys got to experience firsthand these gentle natured animals and learn a bit more about the vital service they provide the community, especially when searching for missing people.

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As well as attending our group camp, 4 Cubs participated in a leadership development weekend with other local Cub Scouts at Mundaring recently. This annual course provides training for older Cub Scouts to assist them develop their leadership skills as they take on the leadership roles of Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders. In between these camps the Cubs have also found time to further their climbing skills with a session at the Hangout indoor climbing centre.

Our Scouts have had a chance to develop their carpentry skills with a night dedicated to constructing insect hotels. These cleverly designed boxes are filled with a variety of sticks to create a perfect habitat for insects. Many insects play an important role in a vibrant eco system.

New members are always welcome to join our group - we welcome youth, families as well as adults that would like to be trained as leaders. An excellent training program is provided for leaders with the opportunity to learn lots of new skills, make friends as well as contributing to the development of youth in the local community. Scouting provides programs and opportunities for boys and girls across all age ranges. Joey Scouts for age 5 (and at full time school) to 8; Cub Scouts for ages 8 to 11, Scouts for ages 11 to 14 and Venturers for ages 14 to 18.

To enquire about joining as a youth member or leader please contact Group Leader Glen Stenton groupleader@darlingtonscouts.com.

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Looking to David’s life again we see he failed in a shocking way. He not only committed adultery, but he tried to cover it up and ended up having one of his soldiers killed in battle. These actions affected not only the lives of those around him, but his relationship with God. When confronted with his wickedness, David recognised that his sin was ultimately against God (2 Samuel 12:13). His response is recorded in Psalm 51, a powerful prayer of repentance. It is interesting to note the words he uses – “have mercy on me”, “wash away my iniquity”, “cleanse me from my sin”, “create in me a pure heart”. David longed for his relationship with God to be restored. Although the word hope is not used in the Psalm, it is obvious that David’s hope was in God and he knew God could restore to him, “the joy of his salvation.” This is something he can do for us too.

A few years ago I joined Toastmasters, a n o rg a n i s at i o n which helps p e o p l e develop public speaking and leadership skills.

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During this time the Table Topics Master asks a question and puts it to someone to answer it immediately, with no time to prepare.

There is another hope we can experience, the hope of a world described in the last book of the Bible, Revelation 21: 4b “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” This a wonderful picture of the future for God’s people.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15: 13.

There is also a Table Topics contest night when several contestants answer the same question. The question I prepared for one of these contests was, “If you had unlimited resources and unlimited power, what would you do to improve the world?” The answers varied from eliminating poverty, hunger and disease to cleaning up the environment. As I thought about the question and what my answer would be, I decided what I would do is give people HOPE.

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The reason for this answer is that if we have hope we can face and get through anything, no matter our circumstances. If we have hope we can keep on going. We can’t always control what happens to us.

Life can throw up curve balls – a serious illness, loss of a loved one, addiction, financial stress, a relationship breakdown, unemployment or an exam failure. In such circumstances, hope is the key - hope that things will improve, that we will make it through to the end, that there is an answer. Hope helps us not to give up.

Saturday 12th October Garage and Plant Sale: 8.00am – 2.00pm at the church.

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Sunday 3rd November: Darlington Arts Festival church service: 9.30am – 10.00am in the main tent. All welcome. There will not be a service at the church on that day.

The Bible has many references to hope and how it sustained people facing trials. One example is King David. David’s circumstances were often terrible. He was attacked by enemies, betrayed by his sons. Yet the Psalms he wrote during those difficult times, ring with hope. In Psalm 62: 5, he writes that his hope comes from God and he will find rest in God alone and in Psalm 25: 5 he states his hope is in God “all day long.” However, as a Christian, I believe there is a deeper hope; one that goes beyond hoping our circumstances will improve. This is a hope of restoration and forgiveness when our lives are emotionally and spiritually damaged – a hope that comes from God. Whether it be hurts inflicted on us by others or the shame of wrongs we have done,

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Darlington Review - October 2019

Matthew Hughes MLA JP - Member for Kalamunda conduct minor procedures.

The McGowan Labor Government is easing pressure on busy hospital emergency departments with the launch of a new GP Urgent Care Clinic Network, delivering on yet another election commitment.

During the course of the 2017 election campaign I was present with Hon Roger Cook at the Kalamunda Hospital to announce the commitment.

It is thus personally very satisfying, as a firstterm member of State Parliament, to see this policy come to fruition.

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The pilot, delivered in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, will be evaluated for future direction of urgent care models within the State.

The 18-month pilot program with more than 125 participating practices covering around 70 postcodes including the Perth metropolitan and the South-West regions started on 10 September. I am very pleased that there are five participating Urgent Care Clinics in the Electorate of Kalamunda and others in the nearby Electorate of Midland.

The establishment of Urgent Care Clinics is a State-wide initiative and there will be a range of models used to deliver in regional areas because the Government is aware a one-size-fits-all approach will not work everywhere. Planning to determine the potential models of urgent care for regional areas is already underway.

Under the pilot the GP Urgent Care Network will offer appointments from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. These hours support figures that show the majority of attendees to hospital emergency departments for non-life threatening medical conditions occur during the day. Patients will also have access to pathology and radiology services across the Network, including fully equipped treatment rooms to apply sutures, plastering and

GP Urgent Care Clinics will give people an option when they are seeking urgent medical attention but not necessarily in a lifethreatening situation. This will help ease pressure on our busy hospital emergency departments ensuring people have access to appropriate care in the community and closer to home. The development of the Urgent Care Clinic model is another example about the WA Government putting patients first and providing a better connection of care between hospitals and general practice, which was a key recommendation in the Sustainable Health Review.

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Blessing of the Animals Sunday 20 October, 9.00am

Do you have a pet alpaca? Or a friendly carpet snake? Or a nice chook? Or perhaps a cat or a dog? If so, you’re invited to our annual Blessing of the Animals! At 9.00am on Sunday 20 October, animals and their humans are invited to join us on the lawn at St Cuthbert’s for a service of holy communion with blessing of the animals. There’s plenty of room for everyone (even if they’re fighting like cats and dogs). Enjoy the story of St Francis, patron saint of Animals, and join in a prayer of blessing for each of the animals present.

The service takes about an hour, and is followed by morning tea. We’d love to see you and your tarantula, parrot or mouse!

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We are very pleased that St Cuthbert’s will be playing host to some exciting musical performances during the Darlington Arts Festival.

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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Sunday 8 December, 7.30pm

This inspirational musical service in the leadup to Christmas is a local and global tradition. The choir and organ will make a beautiful noise as we sing classic carols and enjoy Christmas music alongside the biblical story of Christmas. Mark this date in your diary now, as the church building is always full!

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At Silver Tree, children marked the day under the worldwide theme “Bees and Trees”. The rain held out long enough for our families to take part in a magical bushwalk through 25 acres of Silver Tree land. A flowering tree was planted in honour of this milestone and we welcomed a new addition to the school – a beautiful wooden native beehive. The day culminated in a performance by staff and the children’s eyes lit up when the character of The Queen Bee presented to the children homemade scones dripping with local honey.

If you would like to know more about this global education, you are invited to join us on a tour. Bookings can be made by calling 9295 4787 or visiting www.silvertree.wa.edu.au

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Darlington Review - October 2019

Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade •

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

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For general Brigade enquiries please ring 9299 7217. Station hours: Saturday 9am-10:30am. Facebook Page: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

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Next Brigade meeting: Tuesday, October 8th 2019, at the Darlington Fire Station.

The first Restricted Burning Period for this fire season is now in effect. From Tuesday October 1st a ‘Permit to Set Fire to the Bush’ is now required throughout the Shire of Mundaring, until the end of November (subject to seasonal conditions), for all ‘running fire’ burns, and the burning of garden refuse piles during the day.

Please note that ALL burning is prohibited on days when the Fire Danger Rating is Very High, Severe, Extreme and Catastrophic, and when ‘Total Fire Bans’ or ‘Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans’ are in place. Permits can be obtained from your local volunteer Bush Fire Brigade station on a Saturday morning. Small amounts of garden refuse ONLY may be burnt after 6pm without a permit, but under strict conditions, including;

They also provides a refresher for experienced members prior to the coming fire season. If you see us conducting a burn, please be mindful of our volunteer personnel and slow down around fire appliances, look out for our fire fighters and be very careful if driving through smoke. As a property owner, you can request the Brigade to undertake a Hazard Reduction Burn on your property by calling the Station on 9299 7217. We will visit your property to discuss your issues, and provide a quote (HRBs are subject to weather and environmental considerations).

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Only one pile is alight at any time, each pile not more than 1 metre square

Bushfire Action Month is happening during October to engage the community and help people prepare themselves, their families and their property for bushfires, and to raise awareness of the upcoming bushfire season. Now is the time to have your “5 minute fire chat” and discuss things like;

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There is a 5 metre clearance around each pile

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The fire is lit AFTER 6pm, and fully extinguished by midnight

If you live near bush, or travel through bush, you are at risk from bushfires.

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A means of extinguishing the fire is available at all times (garden hose, backpack spray, fire trailer etc)

Preparing and having a bushfire survival plan and practicing it with your family. Consider various options depending on who may, or may not be at home at the time. Do you have a plan for your pets?

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Preparing and making a bushfire survival kit, including a radio, torch, spare batteries, first aid kit, woollen blankets, nonperishable food & water, mobile phone & charger and some cash. If you have pets pack them a kit too!

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Preparing your property, including creating a 20 metre asset protection zone.

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Knowing and understanding bushfire Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning alerts issued by fire services.

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Keeping in touch with your neighbours during the bushfire season.

Please refer to the Shire of Mundaring’s ‘Fire & Burning Information’ booklet, available from the Shire, or on their website, for detailed information about restrictions, conditions and prohibitions.

The Darlington Brigade recently hosted a large inter-brigade exercise, with trucks and crews from 3 local governments.

Simulating a large scale fire, burning in bush and impacting on properties, we were joined by crews from Midland Fire & Rescue Service, Glen Forrest, Mt Helena and Kalamunda Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades, the Mundaring Incident Control Vehicle, and officers from the Shire of Mundaring and DFES. In cooperation with Darlington Primary School, brigades were able to practice structural defence and firefighting, breathing apparatus wear and search & rescue.

Meanwhile, in the Glen Forrest Superblock, we undertook a hazard reduction burn which was managed like a real fire incident. This provided the environment to train crews in “first arrival”, crew leading, sectorising and incident escalation. The exercise enabled us to train across services and local governments, as we would hope to do in a real fire incident. A special mention must go to our Training Officer, Matt, who spent weeks planning and coordinating the day’s activities, and all of the personnel that assisted him in making it happen.

As the weather heats up, our community calendar also starts to get busy. With many seasonal events and festivals in the area, your volunteer Brigade is always willing to be involved. Brigade members recently visited the Treetops Montessori School, attended the Clayton View Primary School Open Day, and will be hosting the children from HOSCA for a tour of the Fire Station. In coming weeks our volunteers look forward to partnering with the community at the Bonfire Night, the Mt Helena Billy Cart Festival, and the Darlington Arts Festival.

“The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen.” ~ Gregory Widen, Screenwriter, Backdraft (Movie – 1991)

With the dryer and warmer weather upon us, the Brigade has started conducting its planned hazard reduction burns. These local burns are an important part of bush fire management and also provide a ‘real life’ training opportunity for our new volunteers.

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The Darlington Club DARLINGTON CLUB UPCOMING PROGRAMME Friday 27th September

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Friday 4th October

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Friday 11th October

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Friday 18th October

Sundowner plus pack up glasses and books in anticipation of DAF move.

Friday 25th October Move furniture from hall for DAF, please bring cardboard boxes and

trailers. Platters provided for all willing workers.

Friday 1st November

Closed for DAF.

Friday 8th November

Move furniture back into the hall. Pizzas for helpers.

Friday 15th November

Sundowner

Sunday 17th November

Barbecue breakfast in the park commencing 9am.

Friday 22nd November

The Betty Blues five piece Blues driven band live at the Club.

The Betty Blues are a five piece blues driven band with an emphasis on fun & toe tapping tunes.

Conceived and born in the Darlington hills region circa 2016 and quickly taking the Hills and Southwest blues scene by storm.

Performing on the main stage at Bridgetown Blues Festival that year which led directly to performing in Memphis Tennessee in 2017!

Now reborn, refreshed and rebooted, The Betty Blues return to their heartland, Darlington, to unveil their exciting new line up!

Darlington Tennis Club Darlington Tennis Club Court Weekly Bookings October 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Time From Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00

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Contact

Number

Email

Mon morning social tennis from 8.30am.

Faye Jackson

0487 277 288

bedcat45@gmail.com

Thurs morning social tennis from 8.30am.

Trevor Folley

9252 1697

t.folley@bigpond.com

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

Paula (Mon)

0430 022 047

mapwood@iinet.net.au

Players assigned to a team for duration of comp.

Paul (Tues)

0476 018 403

turts1953@gmail.com

Brendon (Wed)

0427 250 566

brendonthompson07@gmail.com

Cardio Tennis Mon 6-7pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Pennants training session Friday 6-7.15pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Coaching (kids): Tues, Thurs 4-6pm; Sat 8-11am

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Pennants

see website for team contacts

lolivers@bigpond.com

At other times courts may be hired from Perrellas cafe across the road ($20 key deposit; $5 / hour non-members, $7 for lights)

www.darlingtontennisclub.org.au

www.facebook.com/DarlingtonTennisClub/

After hours court bookings: Brendon 0427 250 566. General enquiries Alex Hoschke 0439 976 672 alex.hoschke@gmail.com

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Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre

Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre are proud to present Les Miserables for the final production for 2019. We are very proud that we have been afforded the rites to this fantastic work. The large cast has been drawn from around 150 people who auditioned for this well known musical Directed by Joe Isaia and musical direction by Tara Oorjitham along with a talented cast, this new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables is set to be an outstanding production.

Bookings are open and a large number of seats have already been sold - so early booking is essential.

Orchestra rehearsal

Cast rehearsal MUNDARING BICENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST Sponsored an award for Young Adult Outstanding Contribution to Theatre At the recent annual Hills Festival of Theatre conducted by The Darlington Theatre Players, 19 one act plays were presented at Marloo Theatre and adjudicated this year

by Neroli Sweetman.

The Mundaring Bicentennial Scholarship trust donated an award to promote the scholarship in the area of Theatre Arts. The photo (left) shows Iain Martin presenting the cheque for $300 to the award winner Rachel Vonk for her work in organizing and running the weekend of the Hills Festival of Theatre.

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DaSRA News Darlington Pavilion Stage 2 - Progress!!

Finally, we are able to move forward with confidence on stage 2 of the Pavilion with the first instalment of the $150,000 Federal Government Community Development funding grant, due this month. Thank you to Ken Wyatt MP for supporting our submission and many thanks also to the very generous community member for the use of a bridging loan which enabled Stage two to proceed while waiting for the promised funds.

Fundraising Applying for government and private funding grants is an onerous and frustrating job. Over the last 3 years, our Chairman Geoff Barker is largely responsible for a number of successful grants . Geoff is currently awaiting advice on submissions to Lottery West (for the canteen fit-out $30,000). Unfortunately our Stronger Community matching grant submission ($20,000 for the Formwork and pad for new storerooms at back of the old Pavilion building. change room/ablutions) was not approved so we still need to raise over $80,000 to complete the project.

Buy-A-Brick -The Foundation Members Wall inside the Pavilion is almost full. The gold name plaques look impressive and will be a lasting legacy for supporters of the project. There are still some bricks available for purchase via the website or phone Cambell Giles on 0418 936 544.

Bendigo Bank Referral Program Don’t forget the Bendigo Bank Referral Program – move your accounts, term deposits or credit cards to Bendigo Bank and the Darlington Community Pavilion Project receives a donation! Visit the website and request to be contacted and they will give you a confidential call. Every little bit helps!

New-Look Website Thanks to Colette Murray for updating the DaSRA website. See everything you need to know about the Pavilion project, future events and fundraising initiatives including Buy-A-Brick, artist Alistair Taylor’s Tee Shirt artwork or Limited Edition print, Darlington Number Plates and also the Bendigo Bank Referral Program.

Wine Tent - Major Source of Funding for the Pavilion Project Thanks to the DAF committee for once again appointing DASRA to run the wine tent for this year’s Arts Festival in November. It’s worth noting that since taking over the running of the wine tent in 2016, DaSRA has raised $41,000 for the Community Pavilion Project. It costs around $23,500 to run the event for 3 days and 2 nights. Organising and managing the wine tent is a huge undertaking starting with the go ahead from DAF (reviewed yearly), applying for a liquor license, sourcing (& taste testing?!) drinks, securing entertainment, security fencing and personnel, cold storage, volunteers to manage and run it and everything else required to make it an enjoyable and comfortable experience for patrons. The sub-committee endeavours to improve on the previous year’s event. This year, a more diverse range of drinks including cider and boutique beers will be available. Yes, there is always room for improvement. The cost of a drink may seem high to some (not compared to other major events though) but when you consider profits raised are ploughed right back into the community for the benefit of all, it’s well worth it. So please, come along and support the Wine Tent at the forthcoming Darlington Arts Festival.

AGM 10th October. Contact Cambell Giles on 0418 936 544 if you are keen on becoming a member or volunteer.

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Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre Katharine Susannah: Red Witch or Lavender Lady?

On Sunday 6 October, we invite you to visit the Centre for a wonderful spring day of commemoration activities at our ‘Colours of Katharine: Red Witch or Lavender Lady?’ community event.

The KSP Writers’ Centre, with support from the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries and the Shire of Mundaring, are pleased to present this special FREE event to mark the 50th anniversary since Greenmount author Katharine Susannah Prichard passed away.

Katharine was a woman of many hats: Lavender for her love of the scented herb, and Red Witch for her association with Communism. She was a fascinating local personality who worked tirelessly in the pursuit of art and peace. At this event, you can explore her many facets.

Grab yourself a cup of tea and home-made cake at the KSP Café, and follow the delicious smell of onions to our sausage sizzle stall for lunch. Join in a Charleston interactive dance demonstration or guided heritage tour. Peruse the historic exhibitions and photographic displays, and bag yourself a free giveaway. Purchase a home-made jam, book or lavender craftwork.

The day will also feature a fantastic line-up of book launches and special guest talks, including from local historian Nathan Hobby, who will trace the final stages of Katharine’s life through her weekly letters to her son, Ric, giving a picture of her daily life at 11 Old York Road Greenmount, as well as reflecting on the meaning of death for a biographer.

In the afternoon and evening, you can also book yourself a ticket to see the one-act play Potchnagoola. Potchnagoola explores the unlikely but firm friendship between Katharine and the teenaged musical prodigy, David Helfgott, during the late 1960s. Written by David’s sister, playwright Louise Helfgott, this play is a unique event not to be missed. Tickets from $25.

To book your ticket to the play or to view the full schedule of events, please visit the KSP website www.kspwriterscentre.com or phone the office on 08 9294 1872.

Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc Church of the Epiphany, Mundaring This year Mundaring and Hills Historical Society will have a stall at the Church of the Epiphany’s annual Fete, held at the Church on Saturday 9 November from 9 am to 1 pm. So it is perhaps pertinent to this event to briefly outline the story behind this lovely building.

Town lots were laid out in what would become Mundaring in 1898. But the isolated locality held little interest to potential purchasers until the arrival of construction crews for the Weir and the laying of the Weir branch line in 1898. By 1900 the small town had essentially become the service centre for the Weir with a population of just over fifty residents.

beginning of 1915, Rev Rowland Taylor was appointed as Mundaring’s first rector. He was also responsible for holding services at Smith’s Mill (Glen Forrest), Sawyers Valley, Wooroloo and Mundaring Weir.

Few changes have been made to the building, with the exception of the stone pillars at the front, a memorial to Colin Jacoby. In the interior, the rector, Bruce Cranswick was remembered with the installation of a stained glass window, made by local stained glass artists Ted Gowers and Albert Brown.

As was so often the case, church services were held in local halls, schools or event tents, until a permanent home could be built.

Anglicans in Mundaring wanted began pushing for a church building in 1912 and by 1913, local residents had collected sufficient funds to erect a church. Perth architect, Percy Harrison, provided the design, Neil Douglas donated the stone and the Groth Brothers, from Subiaco, constructed the building.

By June 1914 the land had been cleared and the Honourable William T Loton, the local member, laid the foundation stone.

The building was completed five months later and Archbishop Riley consecrated the church on 14 November 1914. At the

Above: Marriage of Peggy Patton and Eric Scott, 1949

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Helena College Helena College

International Baccalaureate School International School Engineering Win Our Year 11 team has won the Emerging Engineers Competition, a collaboration between UWA Girls in Engineering and Woodside OceanWorks. The c o m p e t i t i o n challenged female students from Years 7-12 to research, design, and pitch a solution to a realworld problem in marine engineering.

Our Year 8 and Year 11 teams were both in the finals.

As they head towards graduation, our Year 12 students know they are fortunate to have been part of the Helena College journey. Their education has enabled them to stretch and grow into their full potential. We are proud of their achievements so far, as we are proud of the younger students already achieving so much and as we are proud of those who have already graduated and gone on to amazing things.

Old Helenian at NASA When Callan Cranenburgh graduated from Helena in 2013, he was clear about where he was headed: ‘Study Engineering Science at UWA and follow that with a Master of Professional Engineering’.

‘The presentation standard was exceptional and a testament to the efforts of students, teachers and their supporters.’

Gabrielle Pennock, Engineering Manager Woodside

After ticking off his goals, the former Head Student is now at NASA on a four-month internship as an aerospace engineer.

‘So far it has been an amazing experience and I have had the opportunity of working with some of the best and brightest people in the aerospace industry.’

Wakakirri Win Congratulations to the 95 strong cast who won the state finals of Australia’s biggest performing arts festival for schools, with their story dance, Sugar Wars examining the detrimental effects of sugar. We will know in midOctober if our entry has won the national award. Fingers crossed!

Callan credits his education at Helena as the launch pad for his success.

‘It’s an environment that I am so grateful to have been lucky enough to grow and learn in. I can’t give enough gratitude to the school as so many aspects of my day to day life have been directly governed from it.’

‘A clear narrative that was very easy to follow, very effective choreography and creative costuming made for a delightful story.’

Sarah Harmony, WA Wakakirri judge Contact us for more We are interviewing for Kindy, Year 5 and Year 7 2020, with limited places in other years. As well, Helena College Council is seeking interested persons to join the Council to support the governance and development of our school.

For more details about anything you have read here please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sherene Strahan Marketing & Community Relations Manager 9298 9100 or sstrahan@helena.wa.edu.au

Darlington (K-5) 9299 6626

Glen Forrest (6-12) 9298 9100

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Darlington Family Playgroup This month at Darlington Family Playgroup our young members have enjoyed the beginning of Spring and all of the outdoor play that has come with it.

Thanks to the generosity of the local community and members of the Buy Nothing page we received a donation of many terracotta pots. The children have lovingly decorated these themselves and planted succulents in them to create a lovely little succulent garden on our outdoor shelves. We are sure you’ll agree they are some of the most fabulous terracotta pots you’ve ever seen!

The flowers are out and our veggie garden is almost ready to be harvested. The children are patiently waiting for the strawberries to ripen.

They have already been helping themselves to the celery and you’ve got to be super quick to snag a snow pea. Little hands snap them up faster than hotcakes!

We’d like to welcome our new members that have joined in the last few weeks. We are so glad you’ve decided to join our little community. A belated Happy Father’s Day to all of our Dad’s too. Many of whom have or do come along to Playgroup sessions and who also contribute significantly to the running of our centre.

The 2019 Darlington Family Playgroup Committee are thrilled to announce our Family Fun Day which will be occurring on Sunday the 27th October. The theme is Halloween so if you have children aged 0-5 and would like to join us for a morning of spooky fun and are yet to see what Darlington Family Playgroup has to offer please come along.

Facebook: Darlington Family Playgroup Email: darlingtonfamilyplaygroup@hotmail.com

Donna Faragher JP MLC Member for East Metropolitan Region Shadow Minister for Education; Training; Women’s Interests During September it was a pleasure to host a successful community morning tea to raise awareness about Starting Over Support, a community initiative of People Who Care. Starting Over Support is dedicated to providing free household goods and furniture to individuals and families, particularly those escaping family and domestic violence, who have been referred by women’s refuges and other agencies when they leave the security of a shelter or refuge.

The event not only provided a valuable opportunity for guests to learn more about the services that Starting Over Support provides across the community but to also donate items that will form part of the packages provided to families. From cleaning products to kitchen utensils, children’s toys and other household items the generosity shown by everyone who attended the event or who dropped off donations to my office over the past few weeks was incredible. In total we delivered a van-load of donations to Starting Over Support and also raised over $1,000 which will be used by the organisation to purchase new pillows.

Starting Over Support is always looking for donations of furniture, household appliances, crockery and children’s items. If you would like to support their cause please visit https://www.startingover. org.au/ or stop by their warehouse at 40 Bassendean Road, Bayswater.

If you would like assistance on any State related issue, please do not hesitate to contact my office on 9379 0840.

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Treetops

A Montessori and International Baccalaureate School THE SLEEPOVER Treetops is celebrating its 30th year! A reminder that we will be opening to the community as a museum-style walk through the history of the school site, during the Darlington Arts Festival weekend.

Every year, Treetops holds a school sleepover for our Pre-Primary to Year 2 students.

It is the first stage of our camps programme and as such, we encourage independence. Students wash their own dishes, take themselves out of the room to the bathroom at night (passing a staff member in their swag on the verandah with an eye open, just to make sure!) and are responsible for their own pack up in the morning.

If you have any information regarding the history of any of the schools at 12 Beenong Road, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 9299 6725 or office@ treetops.wa.edu.au.

Everybody has so much fun, including the staff!

The beds are ready.

The magicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant.

The meal is finished.

Looking for nocturnal animals.

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Sunrise playtime

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Mundaring Bahá’í Community It’s a busy month for Baha’is around the world as we celebrate the 200th birthday of the Bab. Who? Didn’t the Baha’is only just celebrate a 200th birthday? Well, yes! It is a little confusing but bear with us here. The Bab was born in Shiraz (Persia) in 1819 and whilst still in His twenties was to become the forerunner and herald of the Baha’i faith. As John the Baptist was the herald of Christ, so the Bab (Persian for ‘the Gate’) was the herald of Baha’u’llah (Whose 200th birthday we celebrated two years ago). The Bab’s teachings of love and unity opened the gate and prepared the way for the global spread of the Baha’i teachings.

The Bab and Baha’u’llah are twin luminaries, whose teachings signal the long promised day, when peace and harmony will be established on earth.

There was fierce opposition by the clerics of Persia to the Bab’s teachings and He was executed by firing squad in 1850 when he was only 30. The Bab has been described thus “… the gentle, the youthful and irresistible person of the Bab, matchless in his meekness, imperturbable in his serenity, magnetic in his utterance, unrivalled in the dramatic episodes of his swift and tragic ministry”.

You can find out more about the Bab, or about how you can help build a new version of the world based on unity, equality and justice here www.bahai.org or by joining us at any of our free events. You’re always welcome!

October Events The Gate: Dawn of the Baha’i Faith – “The greatest story never told” this documentary blends expert accounts with dramatic reenactments to tell the story of the beginning of the Baha’i faith and its mystic creator, the Bab. Screenings in Darlington, Glen Forrest, Mahogany Creek and Chidlow, various times throughout October, call for details.

3 October Birthday of the Bab Celebration Afternoon Tea, Family friendly with craft activities, 3:00pm, Darlington, call for details.

6 October Bridges to Peace Interfaith Gathering, 4pm-6pm, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church. This month the topic of ‘Feasts and Festivals’ will be introduced with short talks from Jewish, Baha’i and Christian speakers followed by an open discussion. Vegetarian light meal provided. All welcome.

9 – 10 November Open Gardens West Coast Mundaring Baha’is are fundraising for the Esther Foundation’ (Women’s Health and Recovery Program) with the sale of tea and cake at The Croft Garden, 220 O’Connor Road, Mahogany Creek.

For more information on any of these events call Susheel on 0402 023 704.

Kalamunda Bridge Club Our Annual General Meeting in early August has resulted in a new president for our club and a few new faces in the general committee. There have been many improvements made to the clubhouse recently and these will continue under the new management.

If you would like to learn to play the game we are running beginners classes starting on 18th October, A Friday morning and running for 8 weeks. For more information please phone Jenny on 0407085229.

Xmas in July function. From left to right, Robin Ward,Kaye Prance and Anita Davis.

The latest competition was the Mens and Ladies pairs run concurrently over 3 weeks. The winners of the mens comp were Tom Leman and Steve Thyer. The ladies winners were Madge Myberg and Bente Hansen.

In July we had our annual Xmas in July social day with a fabulous lunch provided by the club and members. As usual delicious food ,good fun with raffle prizes to be won and lots of interesting Bridge.

The Monday evening supervised sessions continue even though the numbers have dropped off recently .Anyone can come along to these sessions with or without a partner, if they want to practice their bridge skills. You do not have to be a member but require some knowledge playing the game.

We welcome new people . It is a friendly session where you can play and ask for help if you get stuck with the bidding.

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Darlington Arts Festival Darlington Primary School is participating in an artist in residence sculpture program this term under the guidance of Mikaela Castledine, curator of SOTS. The children are designing and making small sculptures focused around the Under the Sea theme of the 2019 junior art exhibition, but with a twist! Look out for these masterpieces over the festival weekend in the Darlington Dental precinct.

First off this month a huge congratulation to Gabrielle Morris and Tania Whisson for their delivery of some amazing events in the lead up to DAF 2019, thank you for the brilliant work you and your team bring to the committee. With only weeks to go now till all the fun begins, your DAF committee is full steam ahead finalising details and putting final touches to this year’s event.

Most importantly I would like to thank in advance ‘you’ our whole community for your ongoing support of DAF.

Photo below by Evalyn photography In the lead up to this year’s Sculpture on the Scarp exhibition we have had some really exciting previews of the developing works coming through and details of the lighting teams designs. Don’t forget to plan a night-time stroll through the exhibition to enjoy this added dimension!

Here is taster of festival so far....

This year the Wellness tent is collaborating with Adult workshops and we have an amazing line-up for the weekend.

Along with all of this Treetops Montessori celebrate their 30th anniversary and our performing arts team have a full to the brim line up and something special planned for St Cuthbert’s.

Zero Waste Guru, Karla Hooper, will give 2 workshops on healthy, low waste living.

Camara story’s workshop on how to make the best pictures on your smart phone and Teniele Arnold will give a kids Yoga Games session with an Intro to FYHV Breath Technique & the importance of the breath. Along with pottery, jewellery making and crochet workshops we have Story Time giving us a sneak peek into her new book “finding your happy voice”, signed copies will be available to purchase on the day.

For a full line up of what’s on offer over the DAF weekend please visit our website at www.darlingtonartsfestival.com or on social media at facebook.com/darlingtonartsfestival

Bushfire Ready Street contacts and local residents are advised that our next pre fire season get together is being held in the FIRE STATION on MONDAY 21st OCTOBER. Everyone is welcome to attend as we hear from the Shire of Mundaring Chief Bushfire Control Officer and also from DFES Community Preparedness branch personnel.

Don’t have the plan, well go to the DFES web page dfes.wa.gov. au/firechat or come down to the fire station Saturday mornings between 9.00am and 10.00am for any information being Bushfire Ready.

The web page www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/fire/ bushfire/BushfireManuals/Guides is extremely beneficial when trying to find out how best to prepare your property and what to wear; deal with animals; evaporative air conditioners; and many other topics.

Reminder also for the latest Bushfire information go to the web page emergency.wa.gov.au.

As we have seen in recent weeks the devastating fires in southern Queensland and norther NSW…………could that happen here in Darlington!!!!!!!!!!!........well given the right conditions……….

YES. So that is why we need to ensure we reduce our fuel levels around our homes; prepare our blocks to ensure fire units have easy access to but above all HAVE A BUSHFIRE PLAN in place. To ensure you have and have discussed with all your family just do it again now.

Look forward to seeing you at our October meeting or at the Fire Station.

Colin James, Coordinator 0419 969 223

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Mundaring Arts Centre A collection of plant and pollinator inspired artworks created by both children and adults is also presented for Seeds, Pods and Pollen. Artworks have been created through a series of recent workshops across both Mundaring and Midland Junction Arts Centres, at the Avon Descent Festival, and at schools in the surrounding areas. Both exhibitions close Sunday, October 27.

CREATIVE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRE

There’s plenty to do these school holidays at Mundaring and Midland Junction Arts Centres. For 7-12 year olds there are printmaking, ceramics, drawings and wearable art workshops across the two venues. Plus an exciting program of affordable art workshops for 12-18 year olds is also being presented with Shire of Mundaring Youth Engagement Partnership Funding. Lead by local professional artists, the workshops are held at Mundaring Arts Centre as well as surrounding locations and local schools. The series covers a range of mediums including ceramics, textiles, painting, animation, jewellery making, sculpture and printmaking and are held both during school holidays and on weekends throughout the rest of the year.

Above: Julie Rogers - Artforms in Nature 8 - watercolour on paper You have until 12 October to visit Midland Junction Arts Centre’s current exhibitions. Showcasing just some of the 12,000 different types of wildflowers listed in the flora catalogue for Western Australia, Wildflower State highlights the fragility, diversity and complexity of the state’s unique flora with works on paper by over 30 local artists. Claire Gillam’s plant band is still playing in Botanic Philharmonia, and Tableware is stocked up with amazing ceramic goodies. Plus, while you are wandering the halls check out the artwork from the surrounding primary school children for the Swan Environmental Art Project.

MUNDARING ARTS CENTRE Currently on display at Mundaring Arts Centre Peregrinations of a Citizen Botanist is an interactive installation

by Susie Vickery which takes the form of a cabinet of curiosities, charting the journey of the 18th Century French botanist, Jacques-Julien Houtou de Labillardière. The exhibition examines Australia’s current relationship with the environment and presents an alternative view of history.

From 25 October – 14 December Susan Ecker’s solo exhibition Elements Form and a community exhibition Made Here by Hand will be on display.

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Shire of Mundaring Library Service Mundaring Arts Centre What on Earth project library events Railway History Books

Mundaring Library will open from 11am to 2pm for the MAC Open Day on 29 September. There will be seed saving displays, and local seed savers available to chat to about saving seeds. Special story time sessions will be on at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm. Come along and take part in origami pots and seed envelope making sessions at 11am,12noon and 1pm. Mundaring Seed Savers will have plants available for a gold coin donation and seed based children’s activities outside the library.

The talks relating to history of railways proved very popular last month. The libraries have the following books, which may be of interest. The four volumes of Railway Hotels of Australia, Rails in the Hills: a History of the Railway from Midland to Karragullen, 1891-1949

by E.G. Webb, Rails Through the Bush by Jeff Austin, and some books related to the Midland railway workshops.

Mental Health Stall at Boya HelpingMinds.org has been working in the field of mental health for 40 years.

HelpingMinds will have a stall at Boya Library on Friday 18 October from 9am to 1pm where you will find information about mental wellbeing with their friendly staff in attendance who will be happy to chat to you about the resources available.

Mundaring Poetry Competition is open for entries until 4 October. The theme is “wild weeds and windflowers”*. The competition is open to anyone aged 18 years and over, and is free to enter! Entries close on 4 October. Full details around terms and conditions and entry forms are on the Poetry Competition page on the libraries’ website at www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/YourCommunity/ShireLibraries Library Displays

Tea for the Technology Terrified

Simon Cherriman has curated a fascinating display of birds’ nests including a replica of a wedge-tailed eagle’s nest. The nests show local species’ use of local plant material to build their habitats.

October 14 to 19 is “Get Online Week”, and the libraries will be holding a morning tea for the “technology terrified” at Boya Community Centre!

You will hear about the Be Connected program which aims to help people learn about technology in easy-to-follow tutorials, as well as learning about the benefits of getting online, from shopping to using eBooks and connecting with family and friends.

One-to-one Tech Help sessions will be available in the week following the talk so you can explore the Be Connected program tutorials or a topic of your choice. The event is free, but bookings essential at https://141019boya.eventbrite.com.au or call Boya Library on 9290 6755.

Simon will have a display for Mundaring Library around tree hollow nests and a selection of photographs illustrating these.

Writing Workshop Dr Marcella Polain, poet, writer and lecturer presented a writing workshop at Boya where attendees wrote in response to the fantastic photography display of native flora. 90 minutes flew past all too quickly. Marcella’s wide experience and natural way of sharing her knowledge guided participants to create some beautiful writing.

Trees as Habitat Our trees are teeming with all kinds of wildlife, some so cunningly camouflaged they are almost invisible. More than 80 people turned up to hear Simon Cherriman, environmental biologist and filmmaker, talk about six local tree species as habitat for all kinds of wildlife. Two books recommended by Simon are available at the libraries – these are Leaf and Branch: Trees and Tall Shrubs of Perth by Robert Powell and Western Australian Plant Names and Their Meanings: A Glossary by F.A. Sharr

Sign up for library news and events Ensure you do not miss information about library events and news by signing up to the library newsletter. You can subscribe by going to the library website at http://bit.ly/ourlibmun You can also like us on Facebook! You do not have to be a library member - but we would love you to join if you have not already! * Prichard, K.S. (1963). Child of the Hurricane. Sydney: Angus & Robertson Ltd.

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Soroptimist International of Helena Have YOU organised a table for the Fashion Parade on October 6th?

No – then come along by yourself and join in! We’ll find you a chair!

Our final fundraiser for 2019 will be held at the Lesmurdie Club in Walliston at 1.30pm. Tickets cost $30. Fashion presented by Unique Little Clothing Boutique. Contact Robyn 0417 179 761 or Rosalie 9299 6230.

The SIWA Region Project, Stella Giles Award for achievement, was presented by Federation President Anusha Santhirasthipam at a high tea at the University Club, Crawley on August 24th.

Unfortunately, our nominee, Kath Mazzella, was unsuccessful but continues with her 25+ year Gynaecological Awareness campaign.

The 2019 winner of the award was Jolleen Hicks an inspirational young aboriginal leader, CEO of the Roebourne Women’s Place, a community support centre for women. Jolleen will use the award to access quality programs and activities to enhance the women’s sense of wellbeing and connection to their community and their culture.

September has been quite a cultural month for some of our members. President Fay, along with Rosalie and Gwynne, attended the KYSB 30th Anniversary concert to present our music Bursary to Evangeline Frew. President Fay and Robyn also attended a drama performance at Swan View Senior High School.

The performance was presented by the ATAR and other students to rehearse assessment items. Our 2018-19 Bursary recipient, Nicole Stewart, gave a very impressive performance, delivering a self-written sketch, interpretation

of a writer and short improvisation. The self-written short play was particularly exciting!

All the performances were well received. I hope the students carry on with their acting pursuits to ensure the future of theatre at all levels.

Are you, or do you know, a woman who cares about Gender Inequality, Health and food security for women and girls and Violence against women? Then come and join us – That’s what Soroptimists care about!

The club welcomes new members and invites women who wish to make a difference to the lives of women and girls to contact us at sihelena@siswp.org Check on our website: https://siswp.org/club-finder/70-helena-inc.html Like us on Facebook at Soroptimist International of Helena Robyn Cain for Rosalie Gordon (On leave)

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS) Spring- the Unpredictable Season.

Is it winter? Is it summer? Are we bailing out water from pools etc. or are we watering our plants as they wilt? That’s Spring! But weed growth is totally predictable here on the Station Reserve. Just like in your garden and mine, we aim to minimise weed growth and seed production on the reserve and we use many methods to achieve this end. We FODS must remind you of some of the poems you learned at school about ducks; ‘up tails all’ could easily describe the FODS on our Sunday morning weeding sessions.

I have noticed that stone cairns seem to pop all over on popular walks in the Bush.

I hope many of you have been able to walk through the reserve in the recent sunshine and wonder at the beautiful Blue Lady Orchids in full flower; you do have to be there on a sunny afternoon because, as I was reminded recently, they are called ‘Sun Orchids’.

I have just snapped the vibrant purple fringed lilies too, growing next to the best clump of dark blue Leschenaultia I have ever seen.

Maybe you can still find them at the western end of the carpark at the beginning of October when you get to read this. On my walk I also found 2 ‘Thursday FODS’ weeding away and they had also been arranging some of our smaller recently-arrived rocks - can you see where they were working? They suggested that some of you who pass through the reserve might like to contribute to this process?

If you would like to join our friendly group:-

I would just like to thank the Bahá’í group who spent some time on the reserve recently and made considerable improvement to a section adjacent to the western end of Brook Road. I am told that the family groups seemed to be having a good time and the children played happily while older folk worked. So nice to see families enjoying that space. Thank you all.

If you ever get photos you have taken on the Reserve that could be shared please pass them on to us through The Review.

We meet every 2nd Sunday from 8am to 10am followed by a shared morning tea.

Phil on 0424 703 200 or philvile@iinet.net.au Stacey on 9299 8986 or Stacey.august64@gmail.com ( for the Thursday group) and Pauline (who cares for the Mandoon Reserve) on 9299 7039 or paulines191@gmail.com See you sometime soon on the reserve. Diane

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Darlington Bushwalking Series Contact Details

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

C’mon, only 60 kms of Cape to Cape Track bliss to go!!

Cape to Cape Track Adventure – Full of Fun and Frivolity:

Twenty seven intrepid walkers took on our wonderful coastal walk in August with gusto. Perfect weather, incredible coastal scenery, excellent trails (although the beach walking was a bit tough), and 3 evenings of outrageous fun culminated in a 3 day weekend to remember. We will do it all again at the end of September with another group of 26 participants. During the past 3 years many of the walkers have completed the full Cape to Cape Track Walk (in 3 parts) from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin and Dunsborough to Cape Naturaliste, a total of about 150km. Congratulations to the successful walkers.

Only Two of the Fourteen Local Walks Remain this Season:

It has been a fantastic walking season with an average of about 35-40 participants every Sunday morning. As listed below only 2 walks remain this year. The 2019 Season comes to a close with the End of Season BBQ and Celebrations (immediately after the final walk). This is mainly for the hundreds of residents that have participated in the walks this year. The highly sought after “Superwalker Awards” will be presented to the deserved and to those who “got into trouble”. These valuable awards outshine the Academy Awards by a considerable margin.

When Sadness Takes Over – Our Loss of Lee Kirtlan:

It is with great sadness that I inform everyone of the passing of our lovely resident and enthusiastic walker, LEE KIRTLAN rd Lee suffered a brief battle with cancer and passed away on Saturday 23 August. She was a regular walker for several years, always enthusiastic and enjoying the company of like-minded bushwalkers. Until only a few weeks ago Lee was looking forward to re-joining the walks but her illness was far too strong. She will be sadly missed by the many people who crossed her lifetime path and enjoyed her company. Our thoughts go to her family, her partner of many years Peter, and to her many friends.

We will carry your walking boots on the next Cape to Cape Track Adventure.

“Bushwalk News”

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

Darlington “Walk Trails & Circuits”–2nd Edition

This 26 page book includes almost every trail or track in the Darlington surrounds.

For your $10 copy contact Cliff and Sharron.

See you on the track.

Cliff Burns (Organizer and Guide) 9299 6696

Darlington Bush & Variety Walk Series BOOKINGS BY EMAIL

Residents are invited - Sunday morning bush and variety walks.

First in, first served. Book as many walks as you wish. $5 per walk.

Sun. 6 Oct.

Sun. 13

# Carinyah Circuit - Karragullen Superblock, History & Wildflowers End of Season Celebration & Awards

For programme, information & bookings: Email: cliffburns@iprimus.com.au Phone: Cliff Burns 9299 6696

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Garrick Theatre Take it to the line and kick it over to score Probably Australia's most well-known popular playwright, certainly the most awarded with four Honorary Doctorates of Letters, Dr David Williamson AO, is also arguably Australia's best loved dramaturge.

His plays capture the very essence of being Australian, ostensibly about other things, his plays explore the nature of this wide brown land and its people.

The cast in rehearsal for The Club The Club runs from September the 28th to the 12th October at Garrick Theatre, 16 Meadow Street, Guildford at 8:00pm, with matinées on the 29th September and the 5th and 6th of October.

Tickets cost $25 for adults ($22 Concessions) and may be booked by ringing Elaine on 9378 1990 or online at TryBooking www.trybooking.com/BESWL The cast in rehearsal for The Club Writing professionally since 1967, Williamson's career has been meteoric and littered with really first class plays – joys both to perform and to watch - The Department, Travelling North, The Perfectionist, Emerald City, Money and Friends, Brilliant Lies, Don's Party, and possibly the most Australian of them all – The Club.

Set in an Australian Rules Football Club, the play is as much about football as it is about power, with strong overtones and echoes of Julius Caesar in it.

This classic is The Garrick Theatre Club's next production, following a highly successful programme of Salonika, Star Quality, Popcornand Agatha Rex – showing all the variety and versatility this company is known for.

LEFT: David Williamson (Photograph courtesy Wikimedia Commons) Directed by Andrew Watson, fresh from a triumph at Stirling, who says: 'I love my football and the chance to do this show (with) a great cast. This show is full of drama and laughs it's not a comedy but there is a chuckle or two."

And a great cast he has with Peter Neaves, Rex Gray, Luke Miller, Chris Kennedy, David Gribble and Mason Kemp.

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Darlington History Group 2. In contrast a project for CALM in 2004 was to do a Karri Forrest Explorer Trail. This was a 55 Km trail around Pemberton using signage nodes on the trail that had to be durable so as not to need replacing. Mike chose ceramic steel which is UV resistant and very durable so that 15 years later they are still there. There were 40 plates used that all told a story often in letter or diary form rather than direct information. Alongside the written material there were also objects used such as feathers, leaves, photographs and other memorabilia.

3. Western Mining Windarra Nickel project near Laverton. Here the Tooby’s needed to tell the story of the mine history when it was to be decommissioned in 1994. The site was located in a remote and harsh environment which needed to be reflected in the story so the Toobys chose colours for the signage that reflected the pale faun landscape and dark lettering for the harsher man- made structures. The signs also had to be done just once so metal and steel was used which fitted the environment. This signage was setup along the processing route that showed the sequence in which the ore would move around the site. Parts of the structures were left for heritage purposes which saved money that was then used on the interpretive trail and signage. The signage included early photos of the site. Laverton Shire looks after the site.

4. Port Arthur Cemetery – This cemetery houses Scottish migrants who were free settlers coming to Tasmania. When they reached Australian shores at Hobart it was realised that the passengers had an outbreak of Typhus so they were sent off the coast to be quarantined. Those that died were buried on a promontory off Port Arthur which looked out over the sea. There are 11 gravestones visible at the site. This was designed as a walk with no vehicle access or signs just a silent walk through Scottish Pine trees along the path the victims would have been carried to their graves in 1857.

October 9th is the DHG Annual General Meeting where all are welcome to join us. We will have Pip O’Brien as our guest speaker who published an article called Edmund DuCane “Five Fortunate Years” in the Journal of the Royal West Historical Society Australian this year. She will talk about his achievements as Royal Engineer when he was the Eastern District Commissioner between the years 1851-56 when convicts arrived at the Colony in 1850. Lieutenant Edmund Frederick Du Cane supervised the Convict Stations/ Depots and Camps along the Guildford York and Guildford Toodyay roads.

Afterwards there will be wine and cheese plus a chance to chat and catch up.

"TO DONATE BOOKS AND BRIC-A-BRAC TO OUR DAF STALL PLEASE CALL REG ON 9299-6746 FOR COLLECTION". (No electrical appliances, thank you.).

Cheers Lyn Myles

September talk by Mike and Pam Tooby on “Interpretive Signage – Telling the Story” Mike and Pam have spent 50 years working together on various projects that required interpretive signage. Mike introduced their talk by reminding us that there were 25 meanings of the word interpretive.

It is the way you tell a story and is up to the person who is doing this and the targeted audience. The most effective way to tell the story is by word of mouth, which is not always possible. It can be written using pamphlets, books, and signs. This is the most common way that information is conveyed.

Mike chose 4 projects he and Pam were involved with over the years to demonstrate the diversity they have worked on and to show how very different the need to tell a story can be.

1. Renfrewshire Regional Park outside Glasgow in Scotland 1968/9. This project involved a council that had 30,000 acres of land they wanted to make into one of Scotland’s first regional parks. The idea was that people who lived mainly in cities could enjoy nature and learn about this environment. It took 4 years to establish 2 stages of this ambitious project which involved using local schoolchildren and volunteers to do some of the work in establishing the park. Mike was involved in producing a booklet full of information about the wildlife, plants and features of the park which was then distributed to council offices, school children and libraries. Mike and Pam left Scotland in 1971 but he checked in how the park was going in 1983 and they had received their millionth visitor averaging 2-3,000 visitors a week.

Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association (DRRA) next meeting Tuesday 1st October 7.30pm Lesser Hall 49

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Darlington Social Cricket Club The new season is about to kick off with the first match being the traditional game between the Silverpots (comprising of uppity persons residing north of the railway trail ride and the Brownpots (comprising of down to earth decent folk residing south of the railway trail ride. The sumptuous brunch prior to the match is being organized by last season’s skipper, whathisname (nobody can remember).

Everybody is welcome to come along and join in the fun.

While no cricket is in play some club members were seen gallivanting the Swan River aboard the Kozak vessel.

- Captain Pugwash (aka David Kozak)In true form Matt Ellis who is in preparation for the City to Surf Run was seen carb loading at the Sandalford winery. Even though he tried his best to reduce his beverages, he was swayed to forcefully take his vitamin B when the waiter served him 3 beers for the price of one.

A new social team joins the fray this season being Helena College. It has been whispered they are training very hard for their upcoming match. These endeavors and tactics are not welcome by DSCC. Helena College joins other miscreant sides namely St John of God Hospital and Macca Waccas ( this latter team is in Cahoots with club member James Miller) in this frowned upon practice

- tucking in at the Sandalford Winery Other patrons aboard the vessel, in their best boaty drinking hats, would have been heard singing “all the way merrily down the stream” on their way home.

The return of the missing club member hat 226 is still unbeknown, were it’s made its journey home to Darlington after a round the world journey. It’s grown a life of its own looking for its owner.

Calling his name for anyone who might be called Shay-D.

- young boaties aboard Pugwash’s boat Recently a small number of older DSCC members toiled manfully one Saturday morning to remove all the internal bricks & mortar and debris from the old toilets and change rooms at the oval. Thanks to Geoff Barker, Stuart Aldred, Rob Zardins, Matt Ellis and Stephen Jones.

It all started at the Darlington Primary School kindy where it was shamefully left neglected on a school peg, to be mauled over for many weeks by the kids with no care or love from its owner.

This neglect somewhat caused hat anxiety which all club hats experience if neglected by their owners…... so it went on its worldwide quest looking for him.

First it went to Singapore but didn’t find its owner. Then, it continued on to the Philippines on the search even deciding this time to go business class as it was tired of such neglect.

Maybe it thought its owner was someone of class but no... It remembered a name ... Shay-D. So off to Africa it went. There has to be some Shay-d types in Nigeria as they always ring up Darlington looking for ways to take money from innocent people... yeah that’s more like it’s owner with a name like that But no, the hat thought it better end its journey and return home. It made things more obvious by naming itself as you can see in the photo.

- hat 226 It’s now in foster care with very kind people not to be disclosed.

Please call the police if you are the owner, this hat is in despair.

- old codgers hard at work Jonesy was lucky in finding a “CAT” cap amongst the rubble which he now wears proudly everywhere.

Youthful Cambell Giles (of DSCC and DaSRA fame) came down, took a few photos, said “great job boys”, did not lift one brick then promptly left..

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Treetops is turning 30 Opening to the community for a museum-style walk through the history of the school site During the Darlington Arts Festival Saturday 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday 3rd November

12 Beenong Road, Darlington www.treetops.wa.edu.au

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