Darlington Review April 2018

Vol. 58 No. 3 April 2018

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Editorial

Illustration by Alastair Taylor (www.goatpix.com/) It’s the Year of the Dog in the Chinese zodiac, and it’s clear from Letters in this and last month’s Review that local dog owners continue to be outraged by Mundaring Council’s ban of off-leash dogs on the heritage trail.

regulation has no place in the Hills, or on a 60km walk trail.

The Dog Act tells us that your dog can be off leash if “it is a fox hound in a pack bona fide engaged in hunting or hound exercise or is returning from hunting or hound exercise; or is being used for retrieving, duck hunting or other customary sporting purposes”. Can you believe it!

You may recall that Councillor Lynn Fisher’s sensible compromise amendment — that would have seen the heritage trail become an off-leash area at designated times during the day — was rejected by councilors.

We invited local artist (and bona fide graphic artist) Alastair Taylor — a prize winner in the recent big Collie Art Prize — to envisage a scenario to lift our spirits, and we know you’ll enjoy his take on the contentious issue. We’re not surprised that the UK artist, now settled in Darlington, continues to do commissions for clients across the world.

At a time when taking risk-averse options has become the depressing default response of local governments, we pondered whether there were any exceptions to this Dog Act ruling that were worth exploring. And there are! So, being a creative lot, we suggest they could pose some interesting strategies for the many dog walkers who remain adamant that this sort of

And to those who are outraged, take heart. There are those who refuse to let the issue get buried like an old bone.

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Scoot, skate and bike — and that $25,000 grant If you’re a rider of skateboards, scooters, rollerblades or bikes and are keen to see an extension to Darlington’s skate park, make a note of the date Sunday, April 15 because that’s when a public meeting will be held.

If a Facebook poll and early interest revealed during community consultation are any indication, this meeting should see a good turnout of young people, and families who want to help them shape the future of a facility that’s a magnet for local riders.

but also to ease congestion on the existing more challenging quarter pipe.

Trish Cook, the new Chair of the Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG), and experienced local skateboarder Will Kitely have been busy getting feedback from young residents about how they’d like to see a $25,000 State Government grant spent. The grant to upgrade local youth facilities comes to us thanks to Labor MP Matthew Hughes.

While Mundaring Shire initially indicated a preference for using the grant to resurface the dirt jumps, a Darlington Hub Facebook poll points to a strong preference for extending the skate park facility.

“Our polling indicates that while locals do want a bike track with skills areas, there’s no support for resurfacing the dirt jumps,” Trish has told the Shire. “We believe State Government grants should be used for upgrades and improvements — not infrastructure maintenance which is a Shire responsibility.

Matthew Hughes has indicated he wants the money spent on youth infrastructure that would be best utilized by locals, and he values the input of park users.”

Will Kitely, Trish and the enthusiastic group of young riders have launched a Facebook group (https://m.facebook.com/ groups/954449371381541) for all things “scoot, skate and bike in Darlington”.

“This is all about positive community building for the skate park rec area and we’d like to invite local skate park users, friends and families to join in on the discussions,” says Will. “We want to hear why the skate park and related recreational area are important in the community and how we can improve the area to make it inclusive to all.

“We’re also here to give youth a voice as well as engage the youth with the community and provide a platform to discuss ideas, local youth events and youth creativity.”

At the public meeting there will be discussion about the possibility of using the grant to build a separate half pipe for those learning to ride — to encourage the inexperienced,

DCRAG Chair Trish Cook: “Grants should be used for upgrades — not maintenance which is a Shire responsibility.”

The great thing about all this is that a DCRAG sub-committee formed to focus on youth recreation facilities is being driven by young residents who will be getting their first experience of community consultation and how to negotiate with local government and funding bodies. And they have able mentors in sub-committee members Trish Cook, Helena College teacher Diane Parker, and local heritage stone mason/landscaper Tim Fitzgerald, who describes himself as a ‘middle aged skateboarder’.

There’s always much talk in the ‘corridors of power’ about community consultation and youth engagement — and in Darlington right now we’re witnessing how both should happen at a grass roots level.

The public meeting is at the Darlington Pavilion at 3pm on Sunday April 15. If you want further information, you can contact Trish on 040 9479 551 or trishcook@netspace.net.au and Will on 043 5357 856 4

Darlington Review -March 2018 the number of locals who stopped by to chat while they’ve been working — they have a fairly good take on what locals want, and how important this landmark building is them.

“John grew up in Darlington,” recalls Julie, “and when wandering through here I immediately fell in love with the place and said: ‘I want to live here!’ so we began looking for a local business to buy.

And when 1 Beenong Rd came up for sale — with living space at the back — it ticked every box!”

John, a carpenter by trade, lived in Darlington until his late teens.

“My dad went to school here and my grandfather worked on the Boya quarry, so there’s been a long connection with the place,” he says. “Now I hope to use my skills to improve and develop the whole property because, with the necessary modifications, it’s going to be our home as well as our business.”

While the building will be in John’s capable hands, Julie, “the foodie”, will be cooking and running the café. And with 35 years in hospitality and managing a large catering business in New Zealand, she has the right qualifications to create what they aim for: a highend café.

“We’ll be baking bread and making ninety per cent of the food on the premises,” says Julie. “We’ll also have necessities like milk and eggs, plus a range of gourmet items — enough to make a great sandwich.”

Julie is also artistic and one of her paintings was already on the wall as they worked to get the place in shape for the opening. She sees the café interior as “a blank canvas for creative ideas that John will make happen”.

Rebirth of The Pines We love the fact that Darlington has a definable heart: churches, oval, village hall, post office, cafes and a small suite of local businesses, all much appreciated by locals. So, when one disappears — as rapidly as did The Pines café last month — it leaves a hole in our lives, rumours multiply (we’re great storytellers!) and expectations grow.

While the café will be open seven days a week and they’re considering pizza and wine evenings, with music, three nights a week, the couple are determined to leave time to achieve a life/ work balance, to enjoy themselves and to go camping.

“We’ve already had fantastic support from the community,” says John, “with some even volunteering their help, so we know how special this place is to locals. We also know there are lots of young families excited by the evening options we’re considering.”

It’s great to report The Pines, that has been at the centre of our village for as long as anyone can remember, has been reborn and looks as if it has an extremely bright future in the hands of new owners John Perrella and his soon-to-be-wife Julie MacGregor.

Julie, a New Zealander, came to WA four years ago, urged by her two children who have settled here. She met John and — given their faith — they firmly believe that their meeting, and finding the business they’ve dreamed of running, has been “a match made in heaven”.

And it all happened with a speed and efficiency that spoke of highly-motivated organisational skills — which is why the new owners might just have been sharing a congratulatory “We did it!” when the Review stopped by to check out the cappuccino when the café reopened.

“We hope to bring something wonderful to this community and to this iconic location,” they say. “Will it remain The Pines? We’re not sure because we want to put our stamp on it. What we do know is that because we’re sharing our passion for the place with the community, it will be a very exciting relationship.”

Apart from ambitious plans for the café itself, the great news is that the couple own the building that most lessees would agree has often been in need of attention during the decades that have seen The Pines evolve from small shop to supermarket to café/gift shop.

We wish them well.

The Kalamunda couple describe themselves as “traditional in values but progressive in other areas”, and you can be sure — given

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Above: Glynis, Anchalee and Lily at 2 Cafe

There’s room for two…

Meanwhile across the station reserve, the closure of The Pines caused a flurry of activity at 2 Café and additional staff being employed as the café’s regulars found themselves sharing space and its line of coffee and cakes. It was all very welcome and undoubtedly introduced some locals to the café for the first time.

What is clear is that Darlington residents love to chat over coffee so there’s definitely room for two cafes — each with a distinctive character — in our village.

West Ward councillor has our interests at heart “Just look at it! The playground, the oval… tai chi happening at one end, kids flying kites, junior cricketers in the nets. I love it and wouldn’t want to change a thing. But we need to protect all this. Yes, I’m passionate about Darlington…”

“We need to protect all this”

Although new Mundaring Council member Ian Green represents the West Ward — and points out that he represents all ratepayers across the Shire — it’s nice to know he lives in Darlington and loves the place. To hear him talk about the place, you have to conclude that the last local government elections gave us another voice on council.

in practice things that have rankled with him in the past. It was attending last year’s May council meeting when Mundaring folk filled the gallery and let their councilors know just how they felt about the prohibition on off-leash dogs on the heritage trail that obviously stirred his intention to get involved.

“It seemed clear to me that at that meeting that the council was going to ignore community desires on the issue and I was appalled,” he recalls.

“What I’d also like to do is change the focus on dollars to a focus on community.”

What can Mundaring Council expect from a new councilor who admits to being outspoken and vocal?

“They can expect me to support the community – putting them before dollars while understanding that the dollars are not unlimited,” says the local resident.

“They can expect to see me doing my utmost to protect the environment for future generations, along with the Hills lifestyle.

And I’ll be listening to people and encouraging the Shire to do better in keeping the community informed, because, in my opinion, perhaps 90 per cent of residents don’t read websites and reports — but they want to know when a road outside their homes is about to be upgraded or whatever.”

He also supports partnerships between Shire and community.

“I’ll be supporting strategies that give communities more control of their activities and allow them to be more involved in the decision-making process.”

A new record for brigade!

Left: Darlington brigade volunteer Ricky Harvey

After lengthy chats on the oval while walking his dogs (golden retriever and malinois) with former South Ward Councillor Trish Cook, Ian finally gave up trying to convince the former councillor to stand again, and instead took her advice to put up his hand.

And, with good people already signed up for the South Ward, he opted to stand in the West.

That too-close-for-comfort fire in Dalry/Hillsden recently saw one resident — who didn’t hear the almighty bang but regularly checks fire emergency info before retiring — break all records for gathering up dogs, exiting home and heading down to city relatives! Meanwhile others were busy packing cars and marshalling kids as the fallen power line whipped and sparked in the fierce winds, burning the scrub

It was unplanned, he put out no leaflets and did no campaigning, so he admits to being ‘gobsmacked’ when elected and suspects that being well-known in martial arts circles (he teaches at a couple of local academies) had something to do with his easy election.

Now he’s getting over the shock of just how much is involved but is clearly pleased that he now has the chance to try to put

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beneath. A local wag living opposite the drama claims his first priority was to get his beloved Jag out of harm’s way!

Two of those young men, Frank and Reg Cockshott, grew up on the Darlington hillside orchard planted by their parents in the late 1880s. They attended Guildford Grammar and no doubt knew the Harper brothers who had died at Gallipoli’s infamous Battle of the Nek in August of 1915, shortly before Trooper Reg Cockshott sailed from Fremantle with the 10th Light Horse.

A year later his older brother Frank would abandon his UWA studies to enlist.

However, a speedy response by local and career brigades meant the drama was defused in little more than an hour, leaving residents reassured. They were particularly impressed by the Darlington brigade turning up within minutes, soon to be joined

by Western Power, Glen Forrest volunteers and other brigades.

Ricky Harvey, the brigade’s Review scribe, recalls: “Yes, it probably was a record. I believe our response time was about four minutes, the reason being our crews had just returned from a fire down in Middle Swan and were still at the station. When the turnout message came in, the crew basically just had to throw on their gear again and jump in the trucks.”

Being members of a prominent Darlington family, both lads were farewelled with a village concerts organised by the Darlington Progress Association. No doubt patriotic songs of Empire were sung and we know gifts were presented to the young volunteers: a wrist watch for Frank and a signet ring for Reg (that is still in the family according to Lyn Myles of the Darlington History Group).

By the time they arrived the fire was on Facebook, and the phone tree was in action. Trish Cook, one of several who dialled 000, recalls: “Our cars were packed and then there was that brilliant response from the fireys, and soon after they let people go back into their homes, so we stayed.

The brothers were involved in pivotal battles, including the important Battle of St Quentin Canal in 1918 when the well regarded Australian Corps under Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash played a decisive role in breaking through German Hindenburg Line. Both brothers were wounded in action— but happily recovered and sailed for home, arriving early in 1919 months after the battlefields of Europe had fallen silent.

“Sure, we had to unpack everything the next day, but that was a brilliant fire drill. We’d become slack about reverse car parking — which we usually do in summer — so now we’ll go back to that. The phone tree + FB Darlington Fire and Surrounds worked quite well, however lots of residents standing under powerlines and big trees on a windy night rubbernecking must have been frustrating for the fireys.”

The fire siren developed by residents in this area was not used because the fire never reached the point where such a warning was necessary. See also Letters.

Lest we forget!

Above: Battle of the Hindenburg Line, 1918, by William Longstaff (Wikipedia) As always when we bring you stories from history, we’re indebted to the Darlington History Group’s Lyn Myles for providing the relevant sources and photos that allow us to bring this story alive.

Of course, with websites like ww1wa.gravesecrets.net and guildfordanzacs.com.au there’s never been a better time to explore the history of those on Darlington Hall’s Honour Board that, hopefully, will retain its prominent place in our upgraded hall that is due to reopen in May. Our thanks to Merial Flecker, Reg’s daughter, for use of the photos of the Cockshotts.

Above Frank and Reg Cockshott In our peaceful, sun-washed world it’s almost impossible to conjure up images of the sheer misery of WWI trench warfare, and of the desperation and untold bravery that two young soldiers witnessed on distant Great War battlefields a hundred ago.

But for that very reason — and as the world marks the last of the 1914 – 1918 commemorations — it’s important that a generation growing up in our lucky country appreciate the stark contrasts between their world and that faced by young men not

Above: Darlington’s Honour Board and Reg Cockshott’s WWI medals 7

Darlington Review - March 2018 The theme of this body of work is jazz, and it explores the contributions of the artist’s relatives to Sydney’s music scene before, during and after WWII. Deborah can be seen above holding one of her works, Gerard, the Trumpeter.

Commemorative events

The exhibition I am Deborah Ralph will be opened by Mark Alderson on Sunday, April 29th at 2.00pm. Juniper Studio is situated at 41A Dalry Road. Light refreshments available.

Parking along Dalry Road is advised. Visitors can also park in the Station Reserve and walk up the Montrose Steps to Dalry Road. For disabled parking please contact Trish on 92996064.

The exhibition runs until May 6.

In April and November, two events will mark the final year of WWI commemorations – the Anzac Day ceremony at Mundaring’s war memorial, and an event marking the cessation of hostilities on “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”.

At both, as in the past, Darlington members of the Swan Harmony will capture the mood of the occasion in song, while local scouts, guides and schoolchildren will parade their flags and honour their forebears … “lest we forget”.

Marloo Theatre will also stage a musical love story set in Glen Forrest, Blackboy Hill and Midland. Appropriately, it will open at 11am on November 11. Written by film maker, writer and producer John Beaton, who wrote Marloo’s successful Basin Street Blues in 2015, the music will include hymns and popular songs of 100 years ago.

“I have set the musical in October, 1916 when Australians had to vote for or against Conscription,” says John. “Come and find out if Rose James can marry young volunteer Paddy O’Connor. And will the Yes vote win?”

Finally, on April 12, the Darlington History Group has opted for an Anzac theme for its monthly Boya Community Centre event. Local residents Shirley and Chris Durrant will share their comprehensive research on the 62 Guildford Grammar School alumni who fought in WWI — and no doubt the Cockshotts will be mentioned. The couple previously worked at the school. See DHG notes for details.

New exhibition at Juniper Studio Juniper Studio will host an exhibition of works by Hills artist Deborah Ralph-Kafarela, who studied at Curtin University and works mainly in wood, acrylic, wax and gold-leaf for this exhibition.

What to do about speeding cyclists There was a lively discussion at the March Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) meeting over speeding cyclists. While many riders use common sense and courtesy, others have an entitled arrogance that is not appreciated. There are countless stories — given the downhill speeds and riders in groups — of runners, walkers, mums with strollers, having to hastily retreat to the fringes.

As the track is also used by horse riders, one local predicted it was a matter of time before there’s an accident.

Mundaring Shire understandably promotes the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail (www.ailwayreserves.com.au) as the great asset it is for both locals and visitors, and brochures available at the Mundaring Visitors Centre make clear it’s a multi-use trail.

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Pedestrians and horse riders have right of way on the Heritage Trail

Darlington Review -March 2018 Brochure info for cyclists specifies: pedestrians and horse riders have right of way over cyclists; cyclists should ride on the left-hand side and use bells to warn of their approach. However, none of those protocols are included in current signage and we’re not aware of any shire publicity highlighting them at a time when cyclists are much in the news.

teacher training through the Mark Morris Dance Company (New York) and Ausdance Australia. This transformational approach allows older and movement-restricted people safely to extend their capabilities far beyond their expectations.

“I feel very excited to be involved with this new model of dance classes and I’m keen to share this with the Darlington community,” says Lynne.

“The global movement of Dance for Wellbeing is fostering exciting new research in dance and health. Dance has untapped potential that extends beyond exercise and strength to include an increased range of movement, balance, confidence and overall health. Perhaps most exciting are the benefits in maintaining and preventing cognitive decline.

We asked the Shire whether it had undertaken a public awareness program about the heritage trail hierarchy of users — people and horses first — or conveyed that message to associations representing recreational cyclists. As yet we’ve had no response, but DRRA is putting similar questions to the Shire (see their notes in this issue). We’ve also pointed out that most cyclists don’t even have bells these days.

Local MP Matthew Hughes (who lives in Darlington) attended the DRRA meeting and confirmed we are not alone in concern over the issue. “The State Government recognises that we need to formalise access to appropriately designated trails, so the protocols are under consideration.

“This model for a dance class brings the possibility for dancing and indeed exercise to everyone. Evidence-based research increasingly demonstrates that dance promotes an increase in overall health, fitness, range of motion, balance and confidence, maintaining and preventing cognitive decline and is central in lifting mood re-enlivening the body and spirit.

“Come and dance with us in a fun one-hour dance class to awaken your brain and body — and be prepared to have fun and to laugh a lot. There is no need to book, just come along on the day. We hope to see you there.”

“There has to be community discussion about this and I would be keen for residents to provide ideas about this.

Clearly we have to learn how to live together and work out a mechanism for all groups using the trails.” (Matthew Hughes now has an office in Mundaring so read his notes in this issue for contact details.)

All enquiries, please call Lynne directly on 0409520023.

What’s Happening?

There is a heap of events coming up: Marloo’s The Anniversary (all about family power plays), KSP’s Open Day and workshops, the annual DADAA exhibition (with local artist Dimity Gregson giving one of the workshops – see MAC notes), the start of the Junior Football season, and the start of collection for items for a Giant Garage Sale at the United Church in June (see their notes for drop-off details).

DRRA President Allan McAuliff put out a call for strategies so bring your good ideas to the next DRRA meeting on Tuesday April 3 at the Darlington Pavilion. Allan is raising DRRA’s profile on his Facebook page and emphasises that community feedback is always welcome, particularly on a DRRA list of capital works that locals would like to see the Shire address (see DRRA notes for more).

The really excellent thing about that last event is that half of the funds raised will go towards the Darlington Community Pavilion that is gearing up for Stage 2 (see DaSRA notes). The Darlington Club has also — once again — contributed to the pavilion (see their notes)and Stage 2 really needs this sort of community support, so hopefully other local clubs will get onboard.

Those interested in further reading can access the online Western Australian Strategic Trails Blueprint for 2017 – 21, an overarching guide for coordinating the management of WA’s trails.

Do you realise that we have the liveliest of libraries in Mundaring? Have a read of what’s coming up in their notes: help for seniors with online skills; a seed library that will see locals sharing their prized heirloom plants; a treasure hunt — and, by all accounts, their recent author talks have been a huge success, particularly Dr Michelle Johnston’s talk about Wittenoom and her book Dustfall.

Use it or lose it….

We all know how important it is to keep the body flexible as we age, and Darlington is about to welcome its first Dance for Wellbeing class for older and movement-restricted people — and its being conducted by a local with international dance and education credentials.

As always, Letters to the Review are well worth reading and we particularly welcome a letter from a young resident on opportunities for mountain bike riding in our area. Our letter writers address a range of topics from the recent Hillsden fire to resident Ryan Rowland sharing with us the important work he has been doing running Anzac History and Heritage Tours for more than 20 years.

Finally, yes, Autumn is here even though it feels as though Summer is doing its best to eclipse the season with a belated burst of hot weather.

Our gardens — that have loved the mild Summer — are now clearly hanging out for the first rains, and so are the birds, so keep those bird baths topped up for grateful visitors.

Enjoy the Easter break and stay safe.

Dance for Wellbeing classes will begin at St Cuthbert’s from Monday, April 30, and include seated and standing exercises suitable for all levels of ability, mobility and experience.

Trea Wiltshire Editor

Lynne Williams, known to locals through her work with the Mezzanine Gallery art shows, recently completed the Dance for Parkinson’s

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Letters to the Review Stephen Turley of Hillsden Road writes:

John Loxton of Darlington writes:

I live on the block adjacent to where Saturday’s fire started. The speed with which Darlington’s volunteers got the fire under control was very impressive and they are to be congratulated.

So confident were we that by the time our cars were packed we decided to stay put and join our neighbours watching the spectacle!

I write in response to Mundaring Shire councillors’ decision to have dogs on leashes on the heritage trail at all times.

We have been residents for 33 years in Darlington and have the privilege to walk four generations of dogs along the Bridle Trail free of restrictions beyond maintaining adequate control at all times as you would expect.

The fire raises a couple of issues:

The current regulations requesting owners to have control of their dogs were very reasonable and generally well respected by dog owners. In fact, the majority of dog owners would take the opportunity to have a chat and you were left feeling that we are lucky to live in a friendly locality such as this where people took responsibility for their dog’s actions.

1. The first is that it was close/adjacent to an area of shire land at the corner of Hillsden and Dalry roads (on the eastern side) which has never been cleared and is a fire hazard.

Should not the shire clear this and its other land in the way private blocks are supposed to be cleared?

2. Questions have been asked about whether a siren was used when this fire started – other than those of fire trucks – I heard no siren. Which is fine by me as private individual sounding sirens is, in my opinion, highly irresponsible and lead to unnecessary panic.

My understanding is that any conflict with dogs is often due to being on a leash as they are being restricted in their movements and hence tension arises between them. Currently, we have Holly, very much a farm dog being a Kelpy/Border Collie cross, just 1-year-old and necessary when in public, to be on a leash until she understands that chasing everything in site is not just on! All our other dogs have been most respectful of others using the trail and before work in all seasons ran with them along the Bridal Trail between Darlington and Glen Forrest.

During this time slot, it would be most unusual to see other dog walkers being 06.00 - 6.30 in the morning or indeed at most times during the day.

Samuel Windsor writes re Mountain biking in and around Darlington The hills around Darlington offer some of the best mountain biking in the state. Whatever your skill level there are tracks for everyone. I only started mountain biking when I was twelve riding to Mundaring and back along the heritage trail with family. I am currently 15 and since that first ride I have now progressed to racing enduro/downhill. Part of this is because of the amazing mountain bike network of trails ranging from the heritage trail for beginners to the goat farm for xc (cross country) and downhill. In terms of progression, riding locations including the camel farm (along Mundaring Weir Road) and goat farm (bottom of Greenmount hill and accessible from the heritage trail) and many unsanctioned tracks offer a range of opportunities for beginner and advanced riders. Get out and explore and you will find them. What would be great for people of all skill levels to get together and practice would be a small skills park. The Darlington dirt jumps used to be the best but due to low maintenance and poor use, the numbers using them have vanished. For this reason I believe it’s time for them to go to be replaced by this skills park for all riders to get together in Darlington. If created, this skills park will have mountain bike features such as rock gardens, small jumps, ramps, drops and skinnies, all within the skill range of beginner to advanced riders.

So much space, low population density, a sense of wilderness on our doorstep, beautiful natural; surrounds and as you stated suburban rules have been put in place where population density is so much higher such as Kings Park. My biggest concern is not dog owners but a few cyclists who treat the trail as a race track are OUR biggest concern for public safety. May all dog owners continue to enjoy the Bridal Trail despite the petty restrictions that are imposed from, may I say, a minority group who have not enjoyed the company of our very dutiful and loving doggy friends.

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last boy children prisoners held in a POW Camp in Sarawak. It has been a very successful fund raiser for sale to those that visit her cafe/restaurant.

All money raised from Earnshaws’ fundraising activities during the year will be directed to WACSS, who have committed to running some of their education workshops in the Perth Hills. If you are interested in holding a subsidised WACSS workshop at your school or community group, please contact Amy at WACSS on admin@wachildsafetyservices.com to discuss it.

The fund raising will go towards the costs of sponsoring the students that have a shortfall of funds to travel, it also goes towards the financially disadvantaged students from Borneo.

All your support is needed.

Everyone here at Earnshaws believes all children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, and we think that giving kids and adults the tools to help this happen is an incredibly important role in our community. We are so proud to help WACSS get their work done, and we look forward to working with this wonderful team, doing such valuable work.

Interested readers who wish to establish the Program at their school or students who live in the district that are eligible to enter, can make enquiries to Ryan. Ph 9298 8979 or Mobile 0434744140 for further details.

From Ryan Rowland As Chairman of The Borneo Exhibition Group Inc. WA, I would like through your magazine to say that our group is extremely grateful and overwhelmed by the spirit of goodwill and generosity of the local businesses also people of the Mundaring Shire Community.The BEG Inc. coordinates the Partnership with Australia , Sabah and Sarawak, Schools Scholarship Program (PASS).

Photo: Ryan Rowland and Vivian of Glen Forrest Gourmet

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As a local Hills resident for over 45 years, I have a keen interest in WW2 history dealing with the atrocities and incidents on the Allied POWs and Local inhabitants in Borneo, between 1942-45, now East Malaysia. With our self funded organisation and a small band of volunteers, we have collated a wealth of previously unknown data and war history archives on the topic, especially the captivity of over 3,000 POWs who were sent from Singapore as a work force for the Japanese to build roads and airfields.

Landmark year for Swan Harmony Singers For Swan Harmony Singers, 2018 marks 21 years of making music together and performing in public. The choir was launched in Guildford in May 1997 and gave its first performance in August of that year.

In 2003 BEG formalised its Scholarship Program with a school based assignment project to encourage students to study this important WW2 history, one of the worst recorded in the annals of the Australian Army. Year 10-12 High School Students from participating schools or students that live in the district are invited to prepare their assignments based on their research of the WW2 Borneo History. These are presented to a varying group of judges in their community, where one student is selected to travel with the BEG Anzac Tour Group to Borneo in April for a two week program as a Cross Cultural Exchange with their peers from schools in Sabah and Sarawak.

To celebrate this special landmark, the choir will be presenting a 21st anniversary concert in Darlington Hall on Sunday 14 October. The program will include a number of songs that have become favourites with choir members over the years, so watch this space for more news about that closer to the date.

The choir will also be commemorating two very different anniversaries.

As in the past few years, Swan Harmony will once again be singing at the ANZAC Day Remembrance Service at the War Memorial in Mundaring on Wednesday 25 April at 3pm.

Later in the year, to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the choir plans to hold a special performance with a program of songs popular during the war years interspersed with readings of poetry from the works of war poets like Rupert Brooke and Robert Graves.

WA Candidates come from as far South as Narrogin, to as far North as Shark Bay. Some metropolitan schools, subject to funding have participated in this very successful youth development project. In 2005 the WA State Education Department adopted the same program and funding for the annual Premier’s Anzac Tour into all the State High Schools.

The brainchild of longstanding choir member Chris Durrant, whose relatives served in the Great War, the Remembrance Day concert will be held on Sunday 11 November at the Salvation Army Church Hall in Morrison Road, Swan View.

With the BEG Inc. Program, the essential funding is coordinated through the student’s own sponsorship (through Raffles, etc) also with the generous help from benevolent people in the community, local organisations, and small businesses.

Dance for Well Being Dance for Wellbeing, a class for older and movement-restricted people begins at St Cuthbert’s Church on April 30 at St Cuthbert’s Church in Darlington. For more information call Lynne Williams on 040 9520 023.

BEG Inc. wishes to acknowledge the Rotary Club, Hub Mundaring Seniors, at their monthly Coffee and Book Club, the Men’s Shed, also Vivienne, of the Glen Forrest Gourmet, who has been generously promoting the book about Mike, one of the

Cost $10. See editorial article for more details.

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Eastern Hills Branch of the Wildflower Society ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE SATURDAY 12 MAY 9am to 2pm Each year early on the Saturday morning before Mother’s Day the crowds begin to line up to enter the annual plant sale at Octagonal Hall, 52 McGlew Rd Glen Forrest. Whether you are a keen gardener looking for an unusual plant or you are just wondering about establishing a native garden, this is the place to buy your plants. Held by the Eastern Hills Branch of the Wildflower Society, this sale offers hundreds of local plants grown by local enthusiasts who will be on hand to offer lots of advice. There are plants suited to a rage of soil types. All plants are subject to rigid quality control, so they have well developed roots and will thrive in your garden. The plants are grouped in sizes, from ground covers, small, medium and large shrubs, to climbers and trees.

Ranging from $2 to $5 they are a very economical way to start or develop your native garden. May is the perfect time to plant; they will be established by the time summer hits. In addition to plants there will be seeds and books for sale. and you can enjoy a morning tea on the verandah. Pictured below: Plant sale, Leafless Rock Wattle and Firewood Banksia

Community Connect : Hub of the Hills Look what’s on at the Hub of the Hills Speaker’s Circle This month the speakers Circle features Public Trustee speaking on the importance of having a will.

Come and listen and then enjoy refreshments.

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Coffee Morning Come and enjoy catching up or meeting new friends at the Hub of the Hills Every Tuesday from 9.30 – 11am Free tea and coffee homemade goodies only $2.00

Active Aging Network The Active Ageing Network is a group of volunteers at The Hub of the Hills in Mundaring who help plan events and activities for seniors in the local community, such as the Hub Coffee Morning, Book café and Christmas Lunch. The Network is currently looking for new volunteer members and invites you to join them.

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Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides This term has flown by and the girls have had a great time, the highlight being the Thinking Day Region Camp held at Lake Leschenaultia which 70 girls and 15 Leaders attended. Everyone had a great time enjoying lots of different activities, including an all-day Widegame held at the lake, learning how to make a raft, cooking, dreamtime stories and crafts, and lots and lots of swimming!

I’m writing about raft making as it was my favourite part. On Saturday we walked down to Lake Leschenaultia, When we arrived we got into our patrols and started playing a survival wide game. At the end of the wide game we did the raft making activity. We got 8 pieces of wood for each patrol and started making our rafts. When we finished the wood part we added on some barrels. Then we got on our life vests and tested our rafts. My patrol’s raft lasted the longest. Then we had a play in the water. It was so much fun! Amber Jackson.

The girls have also participated in a Water Safety night at the Bilgoman pool learning how to keep safe around water in lots of different environments. As part of the Girl Guide service, the girls held a car wash and raised $170 towards making activity packs for children at PMH. This is a project GGWA are working with in conjunction with Radio Lollipop.

Going to my first regional Girl Guide camp, I was a little shy at first but soon settled in.

I really enjoyed going to the lake on the first day. Myself and around five other girls in my group gathered sticks and used rope to tie them to barrels to make a raft. I was excited when our raft stayed afloat! And for quite a while too! I also enjoyed the games we played back at the dormitory such as making exploding pop stick boomerangs. Jocelyn Mancini.

Dibbler Girl Guides (7-10 years) meet on Tuesdays from 6.00 -7.30pm in the Kathleen Skipsey Guide/Scout Hall in Glen Rd Darlington. If you would like to know more, contact Tracey 0424 466 462.

Mundaring Bahá’í Community

These progressive principles, Baha’is believe, will allow humanity to unite in pursuit of a peaceful global future. If you would like to explore these ideas with us we would love to hear from you, see our calendar and contact details below.

The New Era Baha’i Choir joined last month’s ‘Bridges to Love’ multi-faith gathering, co-hosted with St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church.

Their harmonies were a perfect complement to the illuminating readings from the world religions.We warmly invite you to join us at our upcoming events:

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Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association where infrastructure dollars could best be spent in Darlington we would be delighted to hear from you - even better, come to a DRRA meeting. DRRA is also liaising with the Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group (DCRAG) to ensure we are not duplicating their proposals and if possible DRRA and DCRAG ideas are complementary.

It was good to see Matthew Hughes MLA at the March meeting and have his comments on discussion items - we look forward to his continuing participation.

The main issue at the meeting concerned the behaviour of some cyclists on the railway trail. DRRA has written to the Shire for clarification on any regulations regarding trail users but in the meanwhile regular walkers are reporting less than happy encounters. While the great majority of cyclists are courteous and careful, unfortunately there are those whose behaviour is both offensive and alarming. If you have any suggestions on how we make the trail an enjoyable experience for all, come along to the next DRRA meeting or contact the Secretary chris.pemberton@bigpond.com

Allan McAuliffe is receiving ideas and comments via his Facebook page and will work on widening DRRA’s reach to the community, one focus at the moment is via social medi. Please feel free to look Allan up and connect with him to make contact. Some of the comments concern reports of rubbish dumping, Shire weed spraying etc. and we urge you to contact the Shire directly on these matters as well as letting DRRA know. We enjoy regular Shire councillor representation at our monthly meetings so first hand feedback is available to attendees.

Every year DRRA responds to the Shire’s request for capital works proposals but as this happens late in the year, the opportunity to get community input is very limited - so if you have ideas on

Next meeting: Tuesday 3rd April at the sports pavilion

Darlington Netball Club

As the nights get chillier behind the scenes the Darlington Netball Committee is busy preparing for the start of the new season on Saturday, May 5.

Online registrations are now open for current players aged 7 to 18 years. Those looking to hit the courts for the first time will be able to register from March 5 to 25. New players will be wait listed and notified whether there are spaces available the requested age group.

And finally as you may be aware at the end of last season the previous committee stepped down for a well-earned break after many years of hard work. A huge thank you to Narella Hearne, Amanda Moore, Louisa Kuchel and Lisa Bower for navigating the helm for so many years.

All our club games are played on Saturdays at the Mundaring Recreation Ground, and training is organised by the team coach usually after school during the week. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Eastern Hills Outdoors we were able to purchase dresses for all of the teams last year. And they look wonderfully smart!

The new Committee members have been busy learning the ropes with Jody Oborne as president, Sarah Brookes as vice-president, Amy Tolley as secretary and Kirsty Belgrove our bean counter.

The Darlington Netball Club has a Facebook page which is the perfect place to ask any questions as well as share any relevant information about fixtures, events and meetings.

Alternatively those who are social media adverse can direct any enquiries, including registration questions, to us at darlingtonnetball@outlook.com Our club relies on volunteers so we can run smoothly and we always need coaches so whether you are returning as a coach for the 2018 season or would like to try your hand at the role this year we’d love to hear from you whether you are sibling, parent, grandparent, aunty or uncle.

While the official opening of the $10.1 million Mundaring Arena has been delayed, it is hoped the new state-of-the-art facility will be open in time for the new season. What’s most exciting is that the Eastern Hills Netball Association will be able to offer an expanded competition including netball games year round once the Arena is completed.

We look forward to getting to know you all in 2018!

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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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April 1st marks the Shire of Mundaring’s move to the first Restricted Burning period for 2018, but some additional restrictions or conditions may be in place. Please contact the Shire, or check their website, to confirm the current status, obtain burning information and check for updates. We will also endeavour to post notifications on the Darlington Brigade Facebook page.

Within the Restricted Burning period permits to burn must be obtained for lighting ALL fires BEFORE 6pm; with some small garden refuse fires permitted AFTER 6pm without a permit, under strict criteria, including; •

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“Don’t be a Fool! Change your smoke alarm battery on April 1st”.

For those that have forgotten, now is the time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms, including back-up batteries, as only working smoke alarms can save lives and homes. DFES recommends householders should test smoke alarms regularly and urges householders to change smoke alarm batteries on April 1st each year. If you haven’t already, change your smoke alarm batteries now as it could save your home… and your life. Here are few smoke alarm facts;

Permits to burn for Darlington and surrounding suburbs will be available from Darlington Station on Saturday mornings between 9am – 10.30am.

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Recent cooler temperatures and sporadic rain in some areas may not have been sufficient to substantially reduce the bush fire risk leading in to autumn. Our long warm summer has left fuel loads very dry and it might take some time for autumn and winter rains to penetrate surface fuels and soil, especially with long periods of fine weather between.

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Darlington Bushfire Ready not put those personnel whom are endeavouring to save your property under greater threat. Remember this also includes vertical clearance.

With the fire season period extending our post season meeting will now be held on Monday, May 14th at 7.30pm in the Fire Station.

After having no fires in our locality, had three very close to each other. Thankfully through the efforts of our Volunteers and Career service personnel they were very readily contained. We still need to maintain our vigilance and in particular noting any suspicious behaviour of persons around when they start up. Thankfully 1 person has been apprehended for lighting 2 fires recently……not in our area……as fallen electrical wires seemed to be that reason.

As we now go into the autumn / winter period working on our properties to maintain low fuel build ups, also makes it easier when the summer period arrives once again. Unfortunately living in the hills comes with its challenges but by enjoying its many benefits, it also makes sure we are ready, when that day arrives.

If you want any information on how to prepare your property come down to the Fire station on a Saturday morning, between 9.00 and 10.00am.

With March 31st comes the end of the No Burning season, and now you require a permit to burn before 6.00pm, unless the No Burning season has been extended.

Want to be part of or start up Bushfire Ready street, then give me a call Stay safe…………..

However what you should continue to do is to maintain your fire break. Firebreaks, fuel loads and other hazard reduction requirements help to prevent the spread or extension of a bush fire, ultimately increasing the safety of our community.

Colin James Coordinator 6298-0836

All fire breaks should be maintained to a standard that will allow a fire truck to safely drive down them, if required, to provide that added protection if a fire was in that area. By doing so you do

Darlington Arts Festival

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The first meeting with the new President in the chair was a lively affair. Jemma has hit the ground running, has some really good ideas and is fast getting her head around what DAF is, how it works and will coordinate the Opening Night.

We welcomed Stacey August to the committee - she has an exciting new project in mind and has DAF’s blessing to take it forward. Watch

There remains one hole in the committee - a coordinator for the Performing Arts/oval entertainment role. We have people to help with this but are still looking for someone to pull it together and would be delighted to hear from anyone who is interested.

This time of the year, with the festival 8 months away, committee meetings are usually fairly low key but already the energy and enthusiasm of the group is evident - it’s a great start.

Darlington Community Recreation Advisory Group Members of the Advisory group are reminded that our next meeting will be on Monday, May 7th commencing at 7.30pm in the Community pavilion.

At our February meeting a sub committee was formed to look at how to best utilise the extremely grateful $25,000.00 provided by the Labour party, through our local member Matthew Hughes MLA. This sub committee consisting of some adult members as well as youngster’s, whom use mainly the skate board facility, have had 2 meetings to look at various options, and will report back with suggested recommendations to put to the Shire.

The Shire have also a preferred option for this $25k, so am sure discussions at this meeting will be quite extensive.

Association delegates will also update the committee on their current status of sporting or community involvement, whilst the Pavilion will provide latest information on how stage 2 is progressing and funding for it.

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Darlington Community Pavilion Update DaSRA is pleased to report occupancy and regular use of Stage 1 of the new Community Pavilion. The primary focus of the Pavilion is with sporting and community groups for meetings and events. Weddings, engagements and birthday parties will continue to be held at the Darlington Hall. Shire of Mundaring has an online ‘Event Questionnaire’ at shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au.

Sub-stages 1 to 3 are non structural and will be completed as soon as possible. Fortunately, plumbing and waste are already in place but energy performance, hot water, showers and amenities all need upgrading.

How Much is Stage 2 going to Cost?

Stage 2 is expected to cost around $460,000. Currently DaSRA has about $92,000.00 available made up of $80,000 from a community member underwriting a no interest loan, $4,500 from the opening and surplus of Stage 1 plus $7,500 from Mundaring Shire Council towards the replacement of the Roof. DaSRA is pursuing State and Federal Government Funding grants and we hope for continued support from local businesses and organisations, the community and sporting groups.

DOWN TO BUSINESS - STAGE 2 Stage 2 Delivery will be different!

Stage 1 was a new build whereas Stage 2 of the Pavilion Project is a renovation and upgrade of the existing, old building. The project will be completed over a 12 to 18 month period and we intend for local skills and suppliers to be significant contributors to reduce the overall budget.

FUNDRAISING FOR 2018 :

What’s wrong with the old building ? - The change rooms, kiosk and storage areas do not meet current BCA and public access requirements.

There has also been an increase in the number of female participants in junior sports over time and the facilities do not meet their needs.

DaSRA Quiz Night - last year’s Quiz Night made $10,226 for the Pavilion so we hope to do as well if not better this year.

Buy-A-Brick Campaign - Was a major source of funding for Stage 1 and will continue in Stage 2 so don’t put away your brick suit yet Geoff! Of the 406 bricks sold only 317 have requested name plaques and will be installed shortly so there are still opportunities to get your name on the Foundation Members Wall. Bricks are $100 each - see details on the website at www.darlingtonpavilion.com.au.

The renovation will be done in 6 sub-stages as follows : 1. Front Roof 2. Front Veranda Paving.

3. Decommission old toilets and turn into interim storage.

Wine Tent - DaSRa will once again run the wine tent at the Darlington Arts Festival. A major source of fundraising for the Pavilion, we are grateful to DAF for enabling us to run this popular event.

4. Construct Rear Storage (two stages).

5. Change room interiors.

See below an extract showing Stage 2 sub stages. If you have any queries on any aspect of the Project please contact President, Geoff Barker on 0418 953 176 or Paul McDonald on 0412 610 194.

6. Upgrade Kiosk and join the two buildings.

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Mundaring Christian College Creativity is Key at Mundaring Christian College

themselves based on unrealistic standards and boys idolise violence through their digital influences. “Manipulation Symphony” underscores the fundamental problem of the 21st century, how we are manipulated by an orchestra of media devices.

The Mundaring Christian College Primary Campus has been selected as one of five schools in Western Australia to be a part of an exciting new program called ‘Building a State of Creativity’ which has been developed by FORM.

The irony of my work is in the fact that I have made a piece commenting on how digital media manipulates our points of view, a piece intended to manipulate your point of view. But like the great works of René Magritte, I intended to create irony all along. Not just in the final piece, but also in its production. It is a dark and colourless representation of the digital world reflecting the secluded and anti-social lifestyle taken up by the creator. The figures within the animation, representing the natural world, that we have deprived ourselves of through the use of technology.

The thick throbbing base in the music mimicking the drowning of thoughts in the constant flow of information presented by technology. It’s in the creation of the piece where I gave myself to the software, working with Photoshop, Blender, After FX, Moho Animator and Fl studio, it’s here I allowed the technology to change my point of view.

Principal of Mundaring Christian College, Mr Rod McNeill believes that the school has been chosen because of its enthusiasm and desire to cultivate creativity within the College and is the perfect match for the program.

International Educators Paul Collard and Paul Gorman will be in Australia for one month working with artists who will then be appointed as an ‘artist in residence’ at the school and work with the staff and students of Years 1 and 2, and 4 and 5. The program will be tailored specifically to the characteristics of the school and is designed to develop student creativity, which in turn will bolster their performance across all learning areas.

In March 2018, Paul Collard will host a twilight meeting at the Mundaring Christian College Primary Campus. Parents are invited to an immersive experience called ‘Be Your Kid’, where parents will have the opportunity to experience the kind of class their children will enjoy.

My work is strongly influenced by the animations of William Kentridge pursuing the creation of a dark world in which human emotion is revealed. Also, like Kentridge’s works he often creates unique images pared with unrelated sound such that the human brain has to create meaning between the two, similar to the music within my work intended to spark a new realisation.

Art and Creativity continues to flourish at MCC as a 2017 graduate is selected to display his work at the 2018 ‘Year 12 Perspectives’ Exhibition at WA Art Gallery

An extremely proud Art teacher

A 2017 Mundaring Christian College graduate, Alex Raven has had his ‘Manipulation Symphony’ piece of art selected to be on show at the ‘Year 12 Perspectives’ Exhibition.

“Alex Raven's entry to the Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition 2018, shows a unique creativity and diligent attitude towards his art. He has a constant desire to learn more and strive for perfection. Alex is extremely hard-working and truly original; these two traits combine to produce an especially unique and highly motivated student.” Said Franci Liebenberg, Head Arts Teacher at Mundaring Christian College. “His production work is innovative and ambitious. Alex should be proud of what he has achieved in the two years I have taught him. I am incredibly blessed to have been his teacher and to guide him through Year 11 and 12 Visual Art.” She said.

The ‘Year 12 Perspectives’ Exhibition is held annually at the WA Art Gallery and showcases work by some of the best, brightest and most talented graduating high school artists in Western Australia.

This year, the ‘Year 12 Perspectives’ Exhibition will showcase fiftyfive pieces of art created by students from across WA! The works cover a diverse subject matter and media, ranging from painting and drawing to sculpture, digital moving images, photography and textiles. Prominent themes in this year’s display include family, international politics and human impact on nature.

Alex’s inspiration to create his piece called “Manipulation Symphony”: With violent video games, reviling images and the rise of fake news the very technology we have created have begun to change our points of view. My work “Manipulation Symphony” is intended to highlight this; telling the story of how young girls envision

To view Alex’s work, please visit the ‘Perspectives’ Exhibition at WA Art Gallery between 17 March and 16 July 2018, a free event curated by DUNJA RMANDIC, Associate Curator Projects.

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Darlington History Group to write an illustrated book about the history of Hong Kong. It was the first of more than a dozen illustrated history and travel books she has since written with the publishing house FormAsia.

After becoming pregnant, she and John travelled to London where they lived for some time before being persuaded by friends to travel to Australia. Their first home was in Kalamunda, but the couple found that most of their friends lived in Darlington and it was on one of her visits here that she noticed a house for sale in Brook Road. She and John bought it from Wally Blunden, a well-known local estate agent, and thus became Darlingtonians.

Trea had visited the Darlington Arts Festival prior to this ‘migration’ and had been impressed by it. She and John also loved the “village” feeling of the place and the similarity of the surrounding countryside to that of Rhodesia, especially with the great tumbles of granite rocks and the bush.

And so the Wiltshires established themselves in the midst of this village of ours within a charming vintage house surrounded by a beautiful garden which Trea loves to this day. Many have been the vivid descriptions and photographs of “Darlington in the Hills”.

Trea has enjoyed an eclectic career as a writer, publishing 15 books while also editing a magazine for the W.A Museum and UNIVIEW, an alumni publication for the University of W.A. She is currently working on up-grading her 1997 book, “A Place in the Hills” and is contributing her time and expertise generously to a Darlington History Group initiative, a publication depicting the history of the Darlington Arts Festival which has been an annual feature for so many years.

Long may she continue to live here, gracing the Review with the wide-ranging and thought-provoking items in each month’s Editorial.

Our thanks to Trea and interviewer Iain Martin for such an engrossing and enjoyable evening.

REMINDERS : PLEASE NOTE! Our next meeting will be on THURSDAY 12TH APRIL, once again at the Boya Community Centre, Scott Street, Helena Valley at 7:30 for 7:35. Shirley and Chris Durrant will be lending an Anzac theme to this event with a discourse on their amazing project researching and writing about 62 of Guildford Grammar School’s alumni who went overseas during World War 1, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice in this theatre of war.

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One may very well pose the question, “Why Darlington?” to our second respondent in this series, Trea Wiltshire, the Review’s esteemed and multi-talented editor, as fond of photography as she is of writing.

Trea was born to English parents in China who lived in Shanghai. Following Japan’s invasion of China during the Second World War, the family was imprisoned in an internment camp for three long years where they lived with privations of all kinds, not the least of which was the terrible diet on which they were expected to live.

After their release, the family travelled to Ireland. While there, her father accepted employment with ICI in Rhodesia — a move welcomed because of the sunnier weather. Trea fondly remembers the family’s time there.

At 21 years of age she ventured to London, worked as a journalist for the “Surrey Mirror” and lived in a coach house. She also spread her wings, travelling to India with her husband John (also a journalist) and they spent some time living in the Seychelles and teaching English to Tibetan refugees In India.

Eventually they settled in Hong Kong, with Trea working on an English language newspaper and John as a radio journalist.

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Shire of Mundaring Library Service March Author Talks Dr Michelle Johnson’s talk about her novel, Dustfall, ended too soon for the audience at Boya Community Centre on 1 March. Her presentation, which covered the beauty and tragedy of Wittenoom, spoke to many people in the audience whose lives had been affected in some way by asbestosis.

Over 60 people attended Dr Johnston’s talk, and some interesting stories from the audience emerged at the Q&A. Dr Johnston has truly given the people who lived and worked at Wittenoom a voice with the publication of this novel. Dustfall is published

by UWA Publishing. Dr Johnston has a great blog at http://michellejohnston.com.au/

Seed Library Mundaring Library and a coalition of keen gardeners from local growers groups: Mundaring in Transition (Down to Earth group), Glen Forrest Community Garden, Perth Hills Permies & Mundaring Organic Growers Group will be setting up a Seed Library. There are only a small number of public libraries around Australia offering a free seed sharing service to local residents.

The community-driven initiative will operate from Mundaring Library allowing local growers to donate and/or exchange seeds from their own gardens with other keen green thumbs.

The first phase of the initiative involves collecting a variety of organic, heirloom and native seeds from the community.

Interested community members are encouraged to pick-up a seed collection bag from the libraries. Seed donations can also be returned to the libraries. Volunteers will also be invited to help with curation shortly. For further information or to express interest in volunteering please contact Mundaring in Transition via transition@mt.org.au.

Tineke Van der Eecken captivated her audience at Mundaring Library on 13 March with language and images of rich flavours and exotic intrigue.

She read from her two memoirs of creative nonfiction, set in Africa and Madagascar, and recited her poetry.

She chose poems which interwove several languages, inviting her audience into a dance of words. Everyone who attended was charmed and left wanting more from Tineke, currently KSP Scholarship Writerin-Residence. Her memoir, ‘Café d’Afrique’ will be available in our libraries shortly. We promise it’s a great read! You can read more about Tineke at http://www.tinekecreations.com/

Golden Feather Treasure Hunt and Scribblers Festival The Golden Feather Treasure Hunt is on! The libraries are participating in the Scribblers Festival, a new festival of literature and arts for young people. Choose your books, and then look for a special feather bookmark hidden inside. A Golden Feather wins the major prize, but the other feathers can be winners too. The Treasure Hunt is on until the festival week beginning 9 May. More information can be found at https://www.scribblersfestival.com.au/

Easter Hours Shire of Mundaring Libraries will close for Easter from Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April, reopening at 9am on Tuesday 3 March.

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Darlington Junior Football Club

Hi All…. and welcome to the 2018 Football season Planning for another big footy season at Darlington is well underway.

The kids have commenced their pre-season training with gusto and the balls are readily being used to hone the skills of our future champs.

With the season officially kicking off in late April it is now time to ensure we have as many kids registered immediately to assist with finalizing our teams…If you haven’t registered please do so now.

To register please click on this link and follow the steps

Our club is also very fortunate to have local businesses financially supporting the club and for this we say a big thank you to our major sponsors….. Solargain- Solar Energy Solutions, Hills Tree Solutions and Grill’d in Midland, who have again generously jumped on board for this year.

https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?aID=22153&p Key=8f1908967ed40352dfea0978560d1170&cID=234464&for mID=36056 Kev Healy and his wonderful team heads up our Auskick program and should you require any further information on registration or anything Auskick please contact him at auskick@darlingtonjfc.com.au

From donating weekly awards through to yearly trophies and everything in-between we are grateful for the support of all our sponsors….so please support those who support us!

For any junior footy registrations issues Louise Thompson will gladly assist you, please contact her at registrar@darlingtonjfc. com.au

Don’t forget to like and follow our Facebook page, which is updated almost daily, with everything you need to know. You can contact us on there as well at www.facebook.com/darlingtonjfc

Our club is blessed to have such dedicated and hardworking volunteers and committee members that give up their valuable time to keep the club firing throughout the season…A big welcome to those who have jumped on board this year…

We are always looking out for likeminded people who are keen to put their hands up to help out…if this is you then click on to our contacts page and make yourselves known at www.darlingtonjfc.com.au

As the President of this fantastic Footy club, I couldn’t be prouder of this great football club and all the players and parents & families involved in it…..looking forward to another successful year !

GO BUSHRANGERS!!!

Brodie Della , President – Darlington JFC, Mob. 0406497014

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Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc “Earth Watch: Mundaring’s Geophysical Observatory” Where were you when the Meckering Earthquake hit? Ask this question of any resident of the south-west of WA aged over 55, and they will have a story to tell.

On 14 October 2018, it will be 50 years since a magnitude 6.5 earthquake near the wheat-belt town of Meckering destroyed many local buildings and injured a number of people.

While the earthquake was felt throughout the region, it was an observatory located in Mundaring that played a crucial role in the aftermath of the quake.

Staff from the Mundaring Geophysical Observatory, whose offices were located on the corner of Craig and Hodgson Streets (now Mundaring Weir Road), provided information to the media and public about the earthquake, and also carried out ground and aerial inspections of the fault-line. It was data sent from remote WA seismic stations to the Mundaring Observatory that was used to determine the earthquake’s size.

The story of the Mundaring Geophysical Observatory starts well before 1968, and is told in Mundaring District Museum’s new exhibition, ‘Earth Watch’. From 1959 until 2000, when it closed, this observatory gathered and disseminated geomagnetic, seismic, and ionospheric data. It was part of a network of global observatories that were important in developing our knowledge about the Earth’s physical properties and processes.

The exhibition features a number of geophysical instruments used at the Observatory, as well as some items from an earlier Observatory established at Watheroo, near Moora. These instruments include a 110kg Benioff Seismometer, used to detect ground movements generated by earthquakes or explosions, as well as a photographic recorder that in 1916 was sent to WA by the Carnegie Institution of Washington for use at Watheroo, and later Mundaring.

The museum, located in the Old Mundaring School building, is open 7 days a week, and entry is by gold coin donation.

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS) Calling all volunteers, new and old!

This year we will continue to meet from 8am to 10am every second Sunday starting on 8th April followed by shared morning tea. Our Thursday group will continue to meet every second Thursday from 8.30am to 10.30am starting on 5th April also followed by a cuppa.

It will soon be Easter and that marks the beginning of FODS regular activity for 2018. Our first working Sunday will be 8th April and we will meet as usual on the Station Reserve at 8am.

If you would like to join the group, we would love to welcome you to this first meeting. We spend our time weeding, planting, mulching, raking and I have to say having the odd chat!

You wouldn’t have to be super fit or super young or an expert gardener to join us, you just need to enjoy working outside and seeing our lovely reserve nicely kept. Please do not hesitate to ring one of our contacts listed below if you have questions.

School term 2 will again see a group of Year 10 Helena College students visit the reserve once a week. The intention is that this will contribute to the students’ development of a sense of community by service and responsibility to others and help to make communities better. Volunteers can come down and work with the students if they are available.

Contacts: Gill on 9299 7297 or gillscott43@gmail.com Phil on 0424 703 200 or philvile@iinet.net.au Stacey on 9299 8986 or Stacey.august64@gmail.com ( for the Thursday group)

Our new plants from last Spring are all doing very well thanks to a mild summer and the hard work of those members who volunteered for the summer watering roster. Thank you all for your time and commitment. The greatest improvement can be seen on the terraces against Darlington Road where sleeper stabilisation, weeding and new planting has completely revitalised the area. Well done to all involved.

See you soon on the reserve .

Diane

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Silver Tree Steiner School Gardening at Silver Tree

Cherry tomatoes - $12/kg or $3/250gm punnet minus the punnet because I can’t stand plastic

74 cucumbers, corn, zucchini and cherry tomatoes for Kindergarten morning tea and primary cooking classes and a 25kg watermelon to be devoured by the primary children for morning tea!

Corn - $2.50 for 3 Thanks!

PS: will also have seeds to sell from time to time.

Corn, zucchini and cherry tomatoes already delivered to kindy!

Class 2 were busy in the vege garden this afternoon! Such lovely cool weather after the hot and humid days we’ve had together and the first time for this large group to be working with spades and garden forks.

Not a bad start for a Monday Bring out your cardboard! Bring out your cardboard! Lasagne beds are under construction!”

They listened so carefully to all instructions and guidance on being safe and how to use these tools for what they’re designed to do - ensuring they’re an arms length away from each other, taking care to put their tool safely aside when not using it and really using their arms and legs wonderfully! Class 2 parents - you have some energetic & very capable gardeners in your families Great work - I’m so proud of them all!

Pathfinders have demolished one corn bed, uncovered forgotten potatoes and are now turning the loot into chowder.

Great news for them but I’m ready to make lasagne beds in a few weeks and am desperate for cardboard. If you have packing boxes or a stack from Hills Fresh please drop them off to the school next to the P& F shed.

Accidental watermelon, pirate corn, passata tomatas, cucumber corner and bali corn .... vege patch has been busy over the holidays Class 2 discovered forgotten potatoes and both Alchemists and Minstrels have cooked up a storm this week with the corn .... estimate 200 - 250 cobs this season and over 100 cucumbers have been harvested so far. Zucchini are nearly ready and pumpkins for winter festival will be planted around Class 5 & 6 for winter soup.

Prefer unbleached and non coated cardboard - sticky tape and labels are ok.

I’ll keep you posted on when we are making the beds as parent helpers welcome and they’re PPS hours!

EXCESS PRODUCE FROM OUR SCHOOL GARDEN will be for sale every Wednesday in the gazebo in the morning. An honesty box will be there and all monies raised will go straight back into our school vege patch.

Onions, parsnip, carrots will be going in over the next few weeks too! *Weeds, weeds,glorious weeds! ** Our school has always made the concious decision to not use any herbicides as part of our environmental management plan.

Upcoming will be watermelon cut & whole, corn, zucchini, cucumber and cherry tomatoes. All 100% organic from certified organic seeds, soil, composts and fertilizers and LOADS of love

This does mean, however, that there’s alot of manual weeding to be done.

If helping to keep our beautiful school grounds weed free sounds like a good way to spend your PPS hours, please ring me 0488151669 or the office 92954787!

Cucumbers -$1ea Zucchini - $2 - 4 ea depending on size. We’ve had some whoppers that are perfect for stuffing!

I’d love to see you

Watermelon - $1/kg

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Darlington Bushwalking Series and a series and short treks in Western Australia’s Kimberley, a stunning area prompting them to share their observations about Australian verses Overseas Adventure Trekking.

During the past 10 years they have completed dozens of long distance treks in Australia and overseas. Internationally some include Torres del Paine - Patagonia Chile, ChoquequirauAndes Long Trail and Machu Pichu - Peru, Lycian Way - Turkey, Laugavegur Volcano Trail - Iceland, Dogon Escarpment - Mali, Himalayan High Passes - Nepal, Kungsleden-Arctic Circle Trail Sweden, Camino Trail - Spain and several others.

In Australia they have completed the Bibbulmun Track (1,000km), Larapinta Trail (N.T.), Overland Track (Tas.), Cape to Cape Track (WA), Kimberley trails and others.

You might say, “So what?” The point they wish to make, if you are inclined to embark on a major track/trail, is that the Australian tracks/trails are comparable if not better than many of those in other countries. We often tend to think that overseas is better. There is no question that many are wonderful but don’t forget about the world-class trails right here on our own doorstep. Two of our own Western Australian long distance trails are ranked amongst the 10 best trails in the World. The amazing beauty of our local landscape, whether it be deserts and gorges, mountains and panorama, coastline beaches and rocky outcrops, rain forest and bushland or simply wildflowers and wildlife, is breath-taking. You just need to find out where to go, plan it and then do it. The rewards are endless. Cliff and Sharron are always happy to share their trekking and adventure information with interested people. It costs nothing.

See you on the track.

Cliff Burns (Organizer and Guide) 9299 6696

Contact Details: Phone: 9299 6696 Email: cliffburns@iprimus.com.au On the Track again- Season 2018 Dust off those walking boots/shoes and get them moving again. Come join us for some fun-time mornings in the beautiful and peaceful bush and parklands. It is a great way to enjoy some social time with other like-minded people.

Bookings are now OPEN. 13 bush and parkland walks – 8 of them are NEW. 2018 Walking Programme Announced The 2018 Programme is outlined below. Simply email Cliff (cliffburns@iprimus.com.au) to indicate your interest or make a booking. He will promptly reply with full details and information of the 2018 programme.

“Bushwalk News” Ask to be placed on the “Bushwalk News” email list, and you will receive all the new information hot off the press. Some 79 different people participated in last season’s programme with an average of 27 participants on each walk.

Cape to Cape Track (Part B) Lots of people want to do the Cape to Cape Track. Both weekends are already heavily booked. Register your interest for more information and the opportunity to secure a spot on this great walk. Without doubt the Cape to Cape Track is one of the best walks/treks anywhere in the World.

Aussie verses Overseas Trekking Adventures Cliff and Sharron recently completed a home-grown adventure

Darlington Bush & Variety Walk Series BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

(# indicates new walk)

Residents are invited - 13 Sunday bush and variety walks.

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

Sunday mornings ($5 each) & Cape to Cape Track (part 2).

July

Aug.

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

Sept.

Oct.

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Sun. 8 Sun. 15 Sun. 22 Sun. 29 Sun. 5 Sun. 12 19 - 21 Sun. 26 Sun. 2 Sun. 9 Sun. 16 21 - 24 Sun. 30 Sun. 7 Sun. 14

# John Forrest Nat. Park - Southside # Swan River, Wildlife & Structures # Helena River - Southside # Herdsman Lake Kalamunda Nat. Park, Piesse Brook # John Forrest Nat. Park Eagle View CAPE TO CAPE TRACK (Group 1) John Forrest Nat. Pk and Glenbrook Ledge to Ledge - Mundaring Paruna Wildlife Reserve # Karragullen Bushlands CAPE TO CAPE TRACK (Group 2) Jane Brook West # Kings Park and Wildflowers # Greenmount Nat. Pk Wildflowers

Copy deadline for May 2018 is 20th April for letters, community notices, classified ads, group notes & display advertisements.

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A new edition to Darlington’s history books The Darlington History Group is proud to launch a new 74 page history book about the Darlington Pines General Store.

It includes many old photos, stories and information not seen or read before.

Copies available at: The Pines (Owen Rd) 2Cafe (2 Montrose Ave) Nest (20 Brook Rd) or

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Matthew Hughes MLA JP - Member for Kalamunda Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a year of a WA Labor government, and it has been very rewarding to bring a few matters to fruition within the Electorate of Kalamunda in that time. With the assistance of parents we have been able to improve the transport options for our children travelling to Kalamunda Senior High School, after many years of inaction, and wins for our seniors citizens in terms of aged care in Lesmurdie; an initiative which will bring more jobs to WA. It is also great to see stage one of the Darlington Community Pavilion Project in operation, and to have been able to assist with bringing this facility to fruition.

It was a great honour to have been invited to take part in the official opening ceremony in February.

Labor Member for Kalamunda in mid-March. The upgraded and new facility when completed is expected to bring approximately 250 jobs to the area. The Government places great emphasis on enabling people to stay in their local community as they age for as long as possible before moving into appropriately located high needs care. I look forward to continuing work with the Working Group, to ensure we continue to get outcomes which will increase the number of aged care facilities in the Electorate and the Eastern Region generally.

I am very pleased to announce that the students travelling specifically from Mundaring, Mahogany Creek, Glen Forrest and Darlington, now have an extended bus service which allows a more convenient and more direct route to Kalamunda Senior High School and to Lesmurdie. Previously students were required to travel up to three hours a day due to having to travel into Midland to transfer to the service get to Kalamunda.

As a result of lobbying from the community, and ongoing negotiations by my office representing these constituents, Transperth has undertaken changes to the 307 and 322 services that obviates students having to travel into Midland. From the beginning of second term students will be able to transfer from the 322 to the 307 service to Kalamunda and Lesmurdie on Helena Valley Road. If you require specific information as to how this impacts you or your family, please contact my office on (08) 9293 4747.

You may remember, during the election campaign last year, I promised to progress the issue of the inadequate provision of high needs residential aged care. I have been pleased to have been instrumental in the establishment of a State Government Aged Care Availability Working Group to fast-track processes for the repurposing of Western Australian government land and property deemed suitable for the development of residential aged care facilities. As a direct result of ongoing negotiations, I am pleased to announce that Sunshine Park, Lesmurdie and an adjacent block has been transferred to Burswood Care Pty Ltd to be developed for new aged care facilities. Stage one will involve the upgrade of the existing facility with the new buildings being completed afterwards. This announcement occurred jointly with the Premier, Minister for Health and the Minister for Planning, Transport, Lands and me as your local WA

Lastly, we fulfilled another election promise by contributing $100,000 toward the Darlington Community Pavilion. This facility has been well supported by the Darlington community, and will assist sporting groups, and community groups alike.

It was great to celebrate the official opening with this close knit community of ours; from community groups, to local sporting organisations, Lottery West, and Local Government.

Progressing stage two of the work on the Pavilion is now firmly in the sights of the organising committee.

I look forward to working to ensure that the needs of our electorate can be met, and ongoing jobs created. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to more wins in our second year of government and thank you for your input and support thus far.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISMENTS DARLINGTON HOUSE BnB - great for a getaway or when family are visiting. We also offer custom designed gift vouchers with dinner and spa treatments. Please call Belinda on 0439391048 or email darlingtonhouse@bigpond.com PLANS DRAWN FOR HOME ADDITIONS AND NEW BUILDS ~ Design Draftsman ~ William Hall ~ Trade Background ~ 35 years experience ~ Highly Qualified in Building & Construction ~ Detailed plans for owner builders and custom registered builders ~ BAL construction detailing as required ~ Engineering & Energy Assessment incorporated into the final plans ~ p 6394 2392 ~ m 0415 032 766 ~ PO Box 28 Darlington WA 6070 ~ email william.hall@628drafting.com.au IRONING SERVICES - $30 per hour (approximately 10 business shirts and 2 trousers). We are reliable and efficient, and can pick up and drop off in the Darlington area for free. My daughter and I are raising money to help send her on tour with her brass band next year. Please phone Alex on 9299 6699 or email janda@iinet.net.au

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Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre April Workshops at the KSP Writers’ Centre

School Holiday Press Club, Thursday 19 April 2018, 9.30am-3.30pm

KSP Writers Groups: Various days and times

Tickets from $55, advance bookings essential

KSP offers several social writing groups which are run weekly, fortnightly and monthly for ages 10 and up. Whether you are a beginner or a published author, there is a group here for you. Come along to meet like-minded peers and participate in critiquing of works-in-progress, writing exercises, and discussions on publishing and craft. Learn about industry trends, events and opportunities, and enjoy morning tea or glass of wine – depending on the timeslot! Costs from $5 per session; FREE first class trial for youth groups. No need to book, just consult the KSP Writers’ Centre website for group details and times, and head on over.

This full day adventure will have young writers – KSP cadets – aged between 10-17 years unleashing their creative minds. Become a journalist or feature fiction writer for a day; all forms of writing are welcome at the KSP Press Club! Includes games and exercises, personalised Press Pass on lanyard plus lunch and snacks. All work created will be published on the Press Club blog.

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

Workshop: So You Want to … Ramp Up Research Saturday 14 April, 1.00-4.00pm Every writer needs a research plan. Whether you want to know why the michaelmas daisy is also called an astor or what happened in the world on a particular day in 1984, research is an integral part of your story, novel, memoir and poem, or it ought to be. In this workshop led

by KSP Writer-in-Residence alumni and UWA Publishing author Rashida Murphy we will explore the thrill, challenges and pitfalls of research.

Leading with examples from my own published works I will guide participants through the research maze. When should you start? When should you stop? What resources are available? How do you prevent yourself from sounding like a research paper?

Together we will discuss why, when and how you can incorporate what you “find out” into your stories. What you leave out is as important as what you put in. Tickets from $35.

The Darlington Club Welcome back to another year of club activities. Sincere apologies for the disruption to activities caused by renovations to the hall. According to the Shire the renovations will be completed in May so that then we can resume normal Friday night activities.

donated their time & talents. Also Mr “Buy a brick” Geoff Barker for his blood, sweat & smiles. Well done to all who donated their time to help organise, man and clean up after as overall a worthy financial contribution was made by the community to assist in finalising Stage 1. Stage 2 promotion is now underway.

Coming events To be advised, please stay tuned.

Kind regards Susan, President TDC

Breakfast in the park and AGM. Sunday 29th April, 9am. *Please bring a chair, everything else provided.

If you are interested in being on the committee or assisting with opening and closing the Club on Friday nights or other activities, do not hesitate to advise me in advance.

Opening of the pavilion event.

What a fantastic Club initiative with so many to thank; but must make mention of the great support from musicians Ben Smeeton, Glen Whisson & Blue Manna, & special guest Dave Hole who

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Darlington Club President Mrs. Susan Lavell presenting a cheque for $1,250 to DaSRA Chairman Mr Geoff Barker.

Darlington Review -March 2018

1st Darlington Scout Group

Another month of exciting activity in our Scout group with a large range of activities, camps, adventure and learning taking place. We are very proud of Michael Holmes, who was presented his certificate for his Australian Scout Medallion at the Youth Recognition awards at Government House recently. It was pleasing to see over 120 other youth be recognised for their achievements in Scouting – clearly demonstrating Scouting’s value in education for life.

Congratulations also to Alex Bisset who has also received this high level award, which will be formally presented soon.

are welcome to join our group. We are also seeking financial donations from local residents to provide opportunities for some of our less fortunate Scouts to attend the next Australian Scouting Jamboree in Adelaide in January 2019. For further information please contact our Group Leader by email scoutingindarlington@ gmail.com.

Our annual group camp was also held in early March at Manjedal Activity Centre near Byford which is run by Scouts WA. For this camp our theme was “Wild West” which meant we had some great costumes for our Saturday night dinner. Despite the exceptionally strong winds we managed to have a very successful weekend for all sections within our group – including our Joey Scouts (ages 6-8); Cub Scouts (ages 8-11); Scouts (ages 11 -15) and our Venturer Scouts (ages 15-18). After arriving onsite by bus together (Thanks Heritage College & Sparky for driving the bus), tents were quickly set up by the Cubs & Scouts before supper and eventual lights out. The next morning following a cooked breakfast (Thanks to our first time camp cook Steve); our group of 34 youth and 8 adults (including 5 of our Joey Scouts) participated in an adventure day consisting of orienteering, team building games, flying fox (240 metres long) and canoeing. We survived even stronger winds on Saturday night and following breakfast the next morning and tent pack down we found time for reflection at our Scouts own, followed by a nerf gun battle. The game was a little delayed as our Venturer Scouts had hidden the clues so well they could not be found. A quick re-jig of the rules and the battle began!

Anzac Day Services – All of the Darlington Community are invited to attend local Anzac Day Services on the 24th & 25th of April. This year marks 100 years since the end of the first world war – nearly 104 years since the bulk of Western Australian troops marched from their training camp at Blackboy Hill in Greenmount, down to Midland to board trains to Fremantle where they sailed to Albany on to the other side of the world; many never coming home. There will be service at sunset (Approx 5:30pm) on the 24th of April and a dawn service (Approx 6:30am) on Anzac Day 25th of April. Darlington Scout group will join many other Scout groups from the local area to maintain a silent vigil over the memorial from sunset to sunrise. Lest we forget.

As the term ends both our Joey Scouts and Cub Scouts have completed clean-up activities around the hall and local bush areas. Many new members have been invested, including 2 x new leaders and a number of young people have had the opportunity to move into new leadership roles. During the April school holidays the Scouts will be undertaking a bike hike covering nearly 100 kilometres near Dwellingup as well as hikes for those who prefer to walk. New members (youth and adults)

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Treetops

A Montessori and International Baccalaureate School

A FOCUS ON MONTESSORI Maria Montessori was a scientist, physician and teacher. Her careful, scientific observation of her students and the way they learned led to her educational system. It was revolutionary in its time, but is a methodology towards which the world’s educational systems in Early Learning and beyond are increasingly turning. One of the key components is the Prepared Environment. The classroom is filled with the learning materials with which students are ready to learn. The students are taught individually or in small groups, and during a ‘work cycle’ they select the materials that practice their own specific learning.

The Bead Frame is used in early number learning to enable the student to understand the concept of quantities and names.

The next step is the Teen Bead Hanger which distinguishes the numbers and demonstrates their relationship with 10.

The Long Bead Chains give students the opportunity to skip count and ‘see’ the multiplication tables.

In our Children’s House (Pre-Kindy to Pre-Primary) students work largely on the beautifully crafted Montessori specific material.

As students progress through the school, materials become less concrete when no longer needed and text books and task sheets are introduced, culminating in the texts, on-line curricula and criterion based tasks of the International Baccalaureate Diploma programs.

Key Montessori elements remain however – especially the ethos of respect, of intrinsic learning and of the concept of ‘work cycle’ which happens at least twice a week throughout our High School.

The Roman Arch seems to defy gravity and enables students to discover early engineering principles in the use of the key stone in support.

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Darlington Tennis Club Darlington Tennis Club Court Weekly Bookings April 2018 Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 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 school 20:00 terms 21:00 only

school terms only

school terms only

Code

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 Wood (Mon)

0430 022 047

mapwood@iinet.net.au

(These comps do not usually run in school hols)

Tim Nicholas (Tues)

0434 322 139

timothynicholas8@bigpond.com

Players assigned to a team for duration of comp.

Brendon (Wed)

0427 250 566

brendonthompson07@gmail.com

Cardio Tennis Mon 6-7pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Pennants training session Thursday 5-7.30pm

Zane Moran

0417 177 679

zano_eagles4eva@hotmail.com

Pennants training session Friday 6-7.15pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Social Tennis - Friday 7.15-9pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Coaching Mon 5-7pm

Leon

Coaching (adults): Thurs 7.45-8.45pm

Lee Oliver

9252 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

Coaching (kids): Tues 4-6pm; Fri 4-6pm; Sat 8.30-11amLee Oliver

9253 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

leon.v.v@hotmail.com

Pennants

see website for team contacts

Sunday night social 8-9pm

Richard Powell

0417 809 026

richard.powell@orica.com

Wheelchair tennis Monday 6-7pm

Lee Oliver

9254 0209

lolivers@bigpond.com

At other times courts may be hired through Earnshaws Real Estate across the road ($20 key deposit; $5 an hour for non-members, $7 for lights)

www.darlingtontennisclub.org.au

www.facebook.com/DarlingtonTennisClub/

After hours court bookings: Brendon 9252 1392/0427 250 566. General enquiries Alex Hoschke 0439 976 672 alex.hoschke@gmail.com

Darlington Retirement Accommodation Assoc. (Inc) “The Glen”

Autumn is in the Darlington Glen and the leaves are falling but the grounds are looking neat and tidy thanks to the recent attendance and hard work of the Wooroloo working party. These regular visits by the Wooroloo prisoners are most appreciated by all and help keep the running costs of the Glen at a manageable level.

The annual residents’ afternoon tea/garden party will be held in the grounds of the Glen on Saturday April 14th from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. All DRAA residents have their invites and invitations have been sent out to DRAA members, shire councillors and representatives of the Wooroloo Prison. DRAA members and committee members are asked to supply a plate for afternoon tea. All invitees are welcome and we look forward to an enjoyable afternoon interacting with all who contribute to making the Darlington Glen an asset to our community.

The installation of solar panels on all the units is going ahead with the contract awarded to local resident Chris Barker and his company Cambridge Sustainability Pty Ltd. A roof audit has been completed and several trees identified as needing trimming to maximize the efficiency of the panels. This work is commencing shortly and will enable the project to proceed resulting in significant savings for the residents.

Colin Merritt

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Soroptimist International of Helena and acknowledges that unless we tackle the impact of environmental damage we will struggle to overcome water challenges.

Older Women March too: It is an unfortunate fact that older people are often denied their right to make decisions for themselves, but several organisations such as Help Age International have been urging change. In many ways our dignity is reflected in our ability to make our own decisions and determine for ourselves how to live our lives, but many are arguing that this right is often denied them because others believe that they are no longer fit/able to do this.

What is in a name? Soroptimist International! We are more than our local region, state or nation. We are International and our work and our attitudes reflect this. We share a vision of what the world could be for women and girls and we strive together to achieve this. In our Federation of South West Pacific (SWP), we are sisters spread across thirteen nations. Like a family we come together at times to celebrate and like a family we have our rough times but when problems strike one of us, as a family we act to help each other.

Currently there is no international law on human rights that addresses these issues and there are calls for the UN to produce a new Covenant to protect the rights of older people.

A party of SWP members have been to the CSW62 (Commission on the Status of Women) at UN in New York and hope that they achieved agreements and conclusions. Our governments make commitments and we can use those commitments to hold governments accountable.

Coming events :- 14th April - 34th Birthday 15th April - Bunnings Sausage Sizzle 4 - 6 May - SISWP Conference of Clubs , Melbourne

Food Security and its consequences: Many of us take for granted the ready availability of sufficient food to keep us happy and healthy. This is not the reality for many in our world and we know that women and girls bear the brunt of water collection and food growth and preparation.

Food security is a fundamental right yet many factors inhibit this.

Soroptimists tackle this in many ways including food banks, individual support, encourage improved techniques and promoting sustainable practices.

5 May - International Midwives Day 13th May - Robin Lim, Midwife Bumi Sehat Afternoon Tea Mechanics Hall , Guildford 2 – 4pm $20 All Welcome. Please book ahead.

15th June - Annual Quiz Night – Lesmurdie Club The club welcomes new members and hopes that any ladies who wish to make a difference to the lives of women and girls please contact Robyn Cain 08 92988593 or 0417 179 761. Or check on our website: www.siswp.org/Helena-Inc or follow us on Facebook at Soroptimist International of Helena.

World Water Day 22nd March: Water we know is vital for most of human activity. Apart from the importance for thirst and health, it is a vital component in our economic and social structure and development on many levels. There are over 663 million people without a safe water supply close to home and pollution is a very real threat to humans on many levels. The 2018 theme “Nature for Water” addresses this issue

Rosalie Gordon

Darlington Family Playgroup The past month, we have been making the most of the beautiful sunshine and spending time in the outdoors getting messy with our art and craft activities, and having morning tea with the local wildlife. Our resident Bandicoot (Bindi) and Bobtail (Bobby) have become regular visitors, somehow knowing exactly when we have our fruit time. The kids have loved watching them as they scurry through the bush.

We’ve been getting busy with some Easter inspired activities including making fluffy chickens, Easter egg potato stamping, Easter egg decorating, and of course Easter egg hunts.

We still have places available on most days, and are always looking for new friends to come along. Joining your local playgroup has many benefits for both children and carers, and we are so lucky to have such a great facility right here in our community.

Our sessions run weekday mornings 9:30-11.30am and Thursday afternoons 3.30 – 5.30pm, so contact us for current session availability.

PARTY HIRE Did you know we offer our space for Party Hire to current members? There is plenty of space for the kids to run around, both indoor and outdoor, loads of toys to keep the kids busy and a fully equipped kitchen. Perfect for all weather conditions! Phone us to join and book your next party.

Ph: Sophie 0449 911477| email darlingtonfamilyplaygroup@hotmail.com Facebook darlingtonfamilyplaygroup.

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Helena HelenaCollege College

International InternationalBaccalaureate BaccalaureateSchool School Soon Year 5s will vote for their Ministers for the semester, a programme of leadership that flows from the Unit of Inquiry into Australian systems of government. After visiting Parliament House and the Electoral Commission, students run for a variety of Ministerial roles including Sport, Transport and Trade.

At the Glen Forrest Campus, the Upper School leadership structure now includes 19 Year 12 Captains with responsibility for portfolios including the Environment, ICT, Sport, Music and Drama. The Captains are part of the Student Council which includes elected representatives from Year 6 to Year 12. The Council meets regularly to address issues relevant to the student community, and plan fundraising and social events. Involvement in Student Council gives members the chance to make an active contribution to College life.

2018 Student Leaders At Helena College, we know the importance of developing student leadership skills. There are benefits not just for the individual but also for the school culture. This is why we offer opportunities for students at all year levels to develop their leadership capabilities.

At the Darlington Campus (Kindy to Year 5), the six House Captains for Semester One have just been elected by students from Years 1-5. Voting took place under authentic polling conditions, complete with officials, ballot papers and ballot boxes. It was a lesson in democracy and leadership for all ages.

The leadership opportunities begin in Year 6, when students nominate for roles on the Student Council or within the Year 6 Student Leaders team. The team starts with six student positions in Term One and increases to include twenty-four students by the end of the year.

If you would like to learn more about leadership or any aspect of the Helena College difference, visit our website or call us. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love you to get to know us better.

Sherene Strahan Community Relations Manager

Darlington (K-5) 9299 6626, Glen Forrest (Years 6-12) 9298 9100

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Mundaring Arts Centre AUTUMN WITH MAC In April and May the Mundaring Arts Centre proudly presents four exhibitions across two venues as well as a raft of workshops and the opportunity to interact with artists working in residence.

MUNDARING ARTS CENTRE (MAC), 6 April – 27 May Fremantle artist Jo Darvall has built an enviable reputation for creating works of timeless beauty which reinterpret historical narratives.

“Art and storytelling are intrinsically linked to my practice. I have to be inspired - to love the story and feel the urgent need to tell everyone about it.” Jo Darvall For Like Water, Darvall explores WA’s water history at a time when globally we are seeking sustainable solutions to provide fresh drinking water for future generations.

This exhibition which takes place in Gallery 1 at MAC, celebrates Darvall’s study of WA waterways, drawing inspiration from the style and palette of artist Kathleen O’Connor (1876-1968) and her father C.Y. O’Connor, the visionary engineer responsible for the construction of the Mundaring Weir and the Golden Pipeline from Mundaring to Kalgoorlie. In conjunction with the 2018 National Trust Heritage Festival, artworks

by Darvall will also be exhibited at the Mundaring Weir No 1 Pump Station (open Saturdays and Sundays), and the artist will host a long table lunch on 22 April at the Mundaring Weir Hotel featuring local historians, artists and poets (limited spaces, bookings essential).

Working in residence in Galley 2 at MAC, emerging WA artist Harrison See will explore the project Physical Mindfulness of Painting. With a background in manufacturing and industrial design, See uses paint and sculpture to construct scenes rich in narrative and symbolism with a focus on bodies within natural landscapes. After an extended

period practicing in Asia, he has returned to Perth to experiment with the act of painting by attaching weights to his body to exaggerate creative decisions. Saturdays 11am -3pm during the exhibition period, See invites visitors to watch him at work, and will also host an oil painting workshop in the gallery on Sunday 27 May. MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRE (MJAC), 5 - 20 April For the past decade, the annual In Focus exhibition at MJAC has featured artists from DADAA (Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts Australia (WA)) connected to the Hamersley art studio, Fremantle and Midland arts hubs. Filling MJAC’s East and West Galleries with over 100 artists’ work, this inclusive exhibition brings together inspired beginners and well-known creatives (many from the eastern region around Midland) in an exciting showcase curated by the artists themselves.

In Focus is open to the public 10am 5pm Wednesdays to Fridays. Visitors are also invited to drop in to meet our current artists in residence who are working from The Store and residency spaces. Bina Butcher and Tessa Beale are collaboratively exploring the movement of bodies of water exploring texture, shadow and sound through video, found objects and works on paper. Gabby Loo explores ideas that arise on her travels to Midland while in residence, translating her experiences and observations into pictographs and comics. Loo will facilitate her Creating Comics workshop on Friday 27 April as part of our School Holiday program, for teenagers interested in developing skills in storytelling and illustration.

For more information about exhibitions, residencies and related workshops for adults and young people contact MAC (9295 3991) and MJAC (9250 8062), or visit www.mundaringartscentre.com.au Find MAC at 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol St). The Gallery and Shop are open Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am – 3pm (closed Mondays and Public Holidays).

MJAC is in the heart of Midland at 276 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Cale St), open 10am - 5pm Wednesdays to Fridays.

Entry to both venues is free.

Above: Harrison See in his studio Below Left: Desmond Woodley with some of his works for In Focus Below Right: Gabby Loo, artist in residence

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Darlington United Church

Cnr Darlington Rd and Allestree Rd, Darlington I recently read an article which mentioned a question that was asked on the television show Family Feud - “Name something that you think about every day”. If you were asked that question what would your answer be? Work? Food? Family? Your car?

Your favourite sports team? I would think the weather would be on the list – we talk about it enough! I don’t know what the top answer was, but I was quite surprised at the second most common answer - death.

The Bible teaches that there is life after death. In John 3:16 we read “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”. This is eternal (ongoing) life in heaven with God. Heaven is described in the Bible as a marvellous place – no more suffering, pain, sickness or death. Certainly somewhere I would like to go.

Note the proviso though, in the verse – it is whoever believes in the Son (Jesus) that will have eternal life. Belief here means having faith in, truly trusting in, not just an intellectual belief. It is also acknowledging that we need God’s forgiveness for our wrongdoing (sin) and for trying to do life without God. What happens if we don’t put our trust in Jesus. Another verse in the Bible (Romans 6:23) talks about this. It says that the wages of sin is death – not physical death, but an eternal separation from God - the opposite of heaven.

Death might be something we think about a lot, but it is not something we like to talk about much. Statistically death is inevitable – 100% of people die. However, a lot of the time we prefer to ignore it.

Is this because we are afraid of the unknown – what happens after death occurs? Many people think death is the end – there is nothing after death. However, the reality is that we don’t really like this idea, particularly when a loved one dies. Death notices in the paper or messages on Facebook are often addressed to the person who has died as though people still believe they are alive. Australian cricketer David Warner made a ton in the first test after Phillip Hughes died reached. When he reached 63 (the score Hughes was on when he was hit) he looked skywards as though to acknowledge Hugh was present in some way.

Trusting our lives to Jesus means we can look forward to being with him after we die. When you read this you may be celebrating Easter or have recently celebrated Easter. Take time to think about the most important death that occurred at the first Easter – Jesus’ death on the cross. Because of that death (and his resurrection three days later which showed his power over death) death can have a happy ending for us. If we trust in Jesus we can face it with confidence. I’ll leave you with another quote from Billy Graham.

Well known Christian evangelist Billy Graham didn’t quite make a hundred, but when he died recently at 99, he had definitely had a good innings. Billy impacted the lives of thousands of people around the world and his faith in God remained strong to the end.

“Believe that Christ died for you. He suffered for you. He won the battle over sin for you. He rose from the grave and was victorious over death so that you can live forever.”

Billy Graham was sure about what would happen when he died.

He is quoted as saying, “One day you’ll hear that Billy Graham has died. Don’t you believe it. On that day I’ll be more alive than ever before! I’ve just changed address”. What a wonderfully confident approach to death.

Denise Rhodes Regular Sunday services: 9.30am.

Contact: Rob Merrells (Pastor) – 6153 0364 Email: darlingtonunitedchurch@gmail.com Website: www.darlingtonunitedchurch.com.au

GIANT Garage Sale

Thinking of having a change of decor or just a good sort out? We would love your donations of unwanted, but clean and re-saleable goods (but not clothes please).

Darlington United is having a GIANT GARAGE SALE in June, with HALF PROCEEDS GOING TO THE NEXT STAGE OF THE COMMUNITY PAVILLION. The last sale resulted in $500.00 being raised for the pavilion The hall at Darlington Church will be open every Tuesday morning from the 3rd April to receive goods, from 8am to 11am.

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St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church cnr Darlington Rd and Hillsden Rd, Darlington

cnr Darlington Rd and Hillsden Rd, Darlington

St Cuthbert’s Day Evensong On Sunday 18 March at 7.00pm the parish observed St Cuthbert’s Day with sung Evening Prayer, followed by drinks and refreshments. We are pleased to honour a Celtic saint who lived simply as a hermit whenever he could and worked tirelessly to serve working people in remote places.

agreed to take up the duties of Bishop of Lindisfarne. He was consecrated at York by Archbishop Theodore and six bishops, on 26 March 685. However, after Christmas 686, he returned to his cell on Inner Farne Island, where he died on 20 March 687, after a painful illness.

Cuthbert was born in Scotland, in the mid630s when the politics of the kingdom were violent and spreading an understanding of Christianity was a task that lasted throughout his lifetime. The earliest biographies concentrate on the many miracles that accompanied even his early life, but he was evidently indefatigable as a travelling priest spreading the Christian message to remote villages, and also well able to impress royalty and nobility. His style of life was austere and, when he was able to, he lived the life of a hermit though still receiving many visitors.

He was buried at Lindisfarne the same day and, after several long journeys escaping the Danes, his remains were finally settled in Durham, at the present site of Durham Cathedral.

Taizé Service

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

We sing simple chants, enjoy silence and hear a short reading from the scriptures.

The next Taizé-style service happens on Sunday 1 April at 6.30pm

In 684, Cuthbert was elected Bishop but was reluctant to take up his charge; it was only after a visit from the king that he

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Darlington Social Cricket Club Inc “Slips, Stumpings Appeals & Silly Points”

Macca Wacca v DSCC 17th February 2018

Graeme Ekert eventually fell for 18. Ian Scrimshaw (13) and Cliff Burns (10) were never really in and messed up their tidy rows of picket fences with a solidary 2 slap bang in the middle their fences.

Macca’s batted first and made 166. The wickets were shared amongst the bowlers however it was Tom Rudas and Cliff Burns, each with 2 wickets, who were the destroyers in the middle overs to break the game open. Stuart Aldred and Tim Bates both bowled tightly to reign in a fast run rate both with 4 overs 0 for 10 and 12 respectively.

Andrew Milne was eventually given the Shepherds Crook by the captain and was retired with the paltry top score of 26. It should be mentioned Cliff Burns also got the captain’s Shepard’s Crook.

The skipper refused to muck around with the batting order in this match after the last debacle. Mark Lucas got DSCC away to a solid start and although Cliff was luckless and dismissed early the skipper came in and road his luck, almost using all of his nine lives.

A nauseous captain courageous batting at number 11 got DSCC’s score over 150 by belting 9 runs off 5 balls.

With two batters in the pavilion retired at 30+ it came down to Stuart Aldred, Tim Bates and Matt Lucas to guide us home. The day was so nice Disco Stuart decided a run rate of 50% would maximise his time in the sun, resulting in the usual ranting, arm waving and raving from the skipper.

Standouts were Mark Lucas (a traitor) with 2 overs 2 for 3, Matt Lucas (a traitor’s son) 3 overs 1 for 5, Liam Hindle (I can’t bowl I am a wicketkeeper) 4 overs 1 for 5 and Graeme McGinniss 4 overs 1 for 5.

Shaun Meredith provided a beautiful afternoon tea with extreme help from Beatrix and Edie. The cupcakes were decorated beautifully by the girls (see article further into the Dossier).

After some miscommunication or lack thereof in the Williams household, a banquet was provided for afternoon teas with the gracious help of Cliff’s goddaughter Ecky

The BBQ provided by the Millers’ (the first of THREE – Ed.) was well attended by the playing group. Jamie and Joss Bates enjoyed a game of 8 ball although not all enjoyed the result, definitely some white line fever there....lookout for the similarities in personality during the test match.

Stuart Aldred (another traitor) and Mark Hindle got Sacred Heart away to a good start and at 10 overs were 0 for 60. They both retired on reaching 30 to give the other batters a hit. Barry Matt Henderson with his gammy leg batted nicely for 26 before toppling over his gammy leg and being stumped.

Pepin and Chloe enjoyed the ping pong although Matt Ellis thinks he should get danger money for being in the vicinity of flying ping pong bats.

The school cantered home in 32 overs to overtake DSCC’s meagre score.

Notable moments and fines from the Match

The best of the DSCC bowlers was LOB specialist Stephen Jones with 2 wickets for 9 off his two overs.

All the Sacred Heart bowlers bowled line and length and not one bowler got pasted.

152 was all DSCC could manage off their allotted 40 overs.

The worst of the DSCC bowlers was Alan Mallaby with 38 runs taken from his four overs.

Stuart Aldred – late. (no way – Ed.) No hearing aid (it does not work anyway – Ed.) and some ordinary misfields (as usual – Ed.)

Sugar Supplies & Post office Box

Graeme Eckert - lost his glasses (same glasses found in the golf bag?) and some misfields

No sugar was around for afternoon tea. Some dobber said the shortage has been for a few weeks. More finger pointing and recriminations at the next committee meeting.

Mark Lucas – late, son also late and a missed slips catch (no mention of lost car keys? – Ed.)

The secretary said he would go to the shop and get some and at the same time check the club’s Post Office box. Probably needs checking at least twice in a season! Got to the Post Office, was is 87, no 57, ah 127 no, maybe try 125. No luck. After trying at least three dozen boxes came away empty handed.

Tim Bates – a dropped catch without getting a hand on it (is that the one that hit him in the sternum and doubled him up for three minutes?)

Single Misfield for Cliff Burns A dropped catch by Al Mallaby (got him!!)

The Statistician & Sharpeners

Tom Rudas walking out to bat with no gloves

Cliff Burn’s mentioned the pencil sharpener was kaput and was not doing the job. One ex school teacher calmly took said pencil sharpener, honed a pencil to perfection and stated proudly “in 23 years of teaching one thing I learnt was how to sharpen a pencil”

Sacred Heart v DSCC 25th February DSCC batted first with threatening skies all around. Matt Parsons and Jason O’Reilly opened and went sedately along until they fell together and the score was 2 for 27 of 8 overs. Graeme Ekert kept one end up while wickets fell around him with Duncan Bell 7, Ben Harvey 18 (bowled off a rank full toss) and Alan Mallaby 12.

Etiquette & Not Frightening the Children Ben Harvey is following on in Stuart Aldred’s footsteps. Wandered around and did the scoring shirtless. Not only that, took a “selfie” to proudly send to his son Joshua.

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