Paraburdoo Community News Paraburdoo’s Men’s Shed Install Playground Equipment While most of us were recovering from Australia Day celebrations on Sunday 27 January, keen volunteers from Paraburdoo’s Men’s Shed were up bright and early to install playground equipment for the students of Paraburdoo Primary School. This fantastic climbing equipment, purchased by the Paraburdoo Primary School P&C will provide hours of fun and is sure to delight students. A big thank you goes to Adam Fitzsimmons, Darryl Gnezdiloff, Ross Fernihough, Colin Browning, Craig Browning, and Barry Edlin for donating their time for the children in our community. Thanks must also be extended to the local businesses who generously donated many of the raw materials that enabled this project to go ahead. Pilbara Concrete Service very provided the concrete for the footings and also the labour to create them. GLH provided the sand for the soft-fall sand bed and the Plant Production team from the mine to spread the sand into the correct form to allow the area to meet all relevant Australian standards. The Para Men’s Shed is located on De Grey Road at the rear of Paraburdoo Primary School. Meetings take place every Thursday evening 6:30-7:30 pm, feel free to call in to see what the Men’s Shed is all about. For further information contact Adam Fitzsimmons on 0419 810 809.
Craig Browning, Colin Browning, Darryl Gnezdiloff, Adam Fitzsimmons, Barry Edlin and Ross Fernihough
Paraburdoo BMT Club The first BMT Club meeting for 2013 was a success with eight members attending. The book review was on A Fortunate Life by A. B. Facey, a classic Australian tale and was a thoroughly enjoyable read for all of our members. The group shared their thoughts on the many topics raised in this simply but beautifully written book. Special thanks to Ruth, Darryl and Jess who selected the next movies and book from the suggestion jar.
March BMT Movie: Erin Brockovich VIEWING: Saturday 23rd March, 4pm BYO nibbles & soft drink VENUE: PARABURDOO LIBRARY NEXT BYO Wine & Cheese REVIEW NIGHT: THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2013, 5-6.30PM
ENQUIRIES: CONTACT LISA RICKERT, lisa.rickert@ashburton.wa.gov.au 0439 946 238
What’s New • Seven of our members were delighted with the award winning Australian film, The Sapphires, viewed Saturday 9th February 4pm. The movie was followed by snacks and most enjoyable discussion. • Relevant to the book, 10 Hail Marys by Kate Howarth read by BMT club in 2012, there is to be a Federal Government apology to unmarried mothers forced to relinquish their babies for adoption in Australia and will be held in Canberra 21st March 2013. • Copies of our March BMT book, My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult, are available to loan from the library. • April BMT Book: The Secret River by Kate Grenville • May BMT Movie: Rabbit Proof Fence
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