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Doing it for the kids!

Meet Radio Lollipop's Glenice Sanders

Rose-Pruning Advice

COMPUTER TIPS

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea Success INSIDE THIS ISSUE CEO’S COLUMN | GENERAL NEWS | WHAT’S COMING UP | NOTICES

DECEMBER/JANUARY JUNE / JULY 2019 2018

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Johanna de Graaf 102 years young - See Page 22

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SwanCare development update - See Page 6

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CEO’S COLUMN From Graham Francis

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SWANCARE HAPPENINGS

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AUSTRALIND SNIPPETS

Reports straight from SwanCare to you

Disclaimer In good faith SwanCare accepts articles, a small selection of advertisements, and other content for Tidings. However, the opinions and claims expressed in articles and advertising materials presented in Tidings are those of the authors and the advertisers respectively, and do not necessarily reflect the views of SwanCare, unless stated.

No responsibility is accepted by SwanCare for the accuracy of information contained in the articles or advertisements.

Cover image: SwanCare resident Glenice Sanders

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A mammoth Biggest Morning Tea success

VILLAGE HAPPENINGS Happenings close to home

WHAT I KNOW 'A Natural' by Cecil Cahill

Meet Don Pederick - See Page 18

How to help a VIP (vision-impaired resident) - See Page 12

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NOTICEBOARD General Notices

RESIDENT STORY Glenice Sanders

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RESIDENT STORY

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RESIDENT STORY

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Don Pederick

Johanna de Graaf

RESIDENT STORY A chat with Chris Holden

Rose pruning - See Page 27

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QUIZ

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RECIPE & BOOK REVIEW

A crossword and word search all in one by Sue Lewis

Scrambled tofu by Teresa Strelley.

Penny reviews 'On a Beautiful Day'

by Lucy Diamond

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GARDENING UPDATE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Rose pruning

Your questions answered

IN THE AREA Local area happenings

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CEO’S COLUMN

SwanCare News SwanCare Wins Silver in Employer of Choice Awards

Some of you may know that I recently experienced quite a challenging illness. Fortunately, I am in recovery and counting my lucky stars.

In times like this one really gets a true appreciation of what is important and valued, and right now I am feeling so blessed to be working for an organisation that has such an amazing community, consisting of staff and residents who are caring, considerate and genuinely supportive of each other.

I write this on National Palliative Care week, an annual event to raise awareness and understanding about palliative care in the Australian community. This year's theme asks the question - What Matters Most?

At SwanCare we are fortunate to have the ability to offer our residents palliative care services.

This enables comfort over time, as people receive end of life care in familiar surroundings with supportive staff and in the company of friends and family.

What matters most, to you?

For me, I feel that having connection and support around you is fundamental. I am so proud to be part of SwanCare community and fortunate to be surrounded by such a great bunch of people.

Graham Francis, SwanCare CEO

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SwanCare has been awarded Silver, in the HRD Employer of Choice Awards in the category for 100-499 employees, as well as a top performer in the Training and Professional Development, Access to Technology, and Health and Wellbeing categories.

The annual awards, run by Human Resources Director magazine (HRD), seek to identify employers of choice based on a survey of anonymous employees across Australia. From January to February 2019, staff rated their organisation in areas such as career progression, diversity, inclusion and recognition.

SwanCare General Manager of People and Culture Fiona Miller said the award has come at an important time.

“For us at SwanCare, achieving Silver in the Employer of Choice Awards is a recognition of our tireless efforts - not only over the years, but particularly over recent months, as the Aged Care Inquiry has cast a shadow over our industry,” she said. “This award is really significant to us because it’s based on anonymous survey responses from our employees. Our goal is to be recognised by our own people that this is a great place to work, because if we get that right, we are going to be making our residents happy too,” Fiona said.

“We are so proud of our employees as they are the reason that SwanCare is such a fantastic place to work. It’s wonderful that we are recognised not only within our immediate circle, but also nationally.”

Fiona praised the Training and Development and the People and Culture teams for their hard work, which is so appreciated that staff report a 94.6% satisfaction rate.

Why is my Internet slow when I turn on my computer?

By Colin Manes, SwanCare ICT Manager Imagine, you’ve just found a spare half hour during the day, made your favourite cup of tea and are just sitting down in front of your computer, ready to get online and catch up with family across the world. Except, your Internet is frustratingly slow! You eventually give up and decide to come back sometime later, and find your Internet is now much faster.

This is a regular occurrence that the SwanCare IT team is experiencing with our residents. The good news is that most of the time, it’s something that’s easily solved.

What we’re finding is that most of our residents are beginning to use Windows 10 on their computers. When you first turn on your computer, Windows goes onto the Internet and checks for updates, downloading any that might be there. If you regularly use your computer (ie. daily), this would only occur every now and then. However, if you only turn on your computer every few days to use it, this means every time your computer will be busy trying to download the latest updates. This then causes the frustrating, slow Internet speeds until the updates have finished downloading (typically 30 to 60 minutes).

So how can you avoid this?

We’d recommend a few ways to tackle this issue: • Turn on your computer ahead of time from when you plan to use it. For example, you might turn on your computer in the morning when you plan to use it later that day.

• Leave your computer on for a few hours every week. You might plan to make it a habit to turn it on every Wednesday and leave it on during the day or overnight.

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• Use your computer daily – this will mean most days the Internet will run at normal speed, and only about once a week will you notice slow Internet.

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• And as a last resort, consider upgrading your Internet plan to a faster speed. Faster speeds will mean that the updates will download faster and also more easily allow your own Internet usage to work alongside the updates downloading.

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SwanCare News SwanCare Developments SwanCare’s major development project is progressing nicely with the Leisure Precinct and new care facility, SwanCare Ningana, taking shape.

Here’s a quick summary of the latest development news: Leisure Precinct Project tracking to schedule – completion expected October 2019.

Multi-Level Carpark • Two upper levels open to residents who have temporary reserved bays • Lower level expected to open at project completion (October)

Boulevard • Adie Court carpark structure 90% complete, asphalt works to be completed • Footings for Shade Structure (Porte Cochere) to Adie Court pickup area complete • Power substation complete and energised • Sound Pavilion steel erected • Light Pavilion footings completed Remaining works yet to commence: • Community Pavilion (Bowling Green Pavilion) • Parking off Wootliff Way • Landscape and hard surface works Maintenance Workshop

Leisure Centre • Structural steel for Leisure Centre roof being installed, roof cover to follow • Fitout of Lower Ground of the Leisure Centre underway Cultural Centre • Cultural Centre fitout 70% complete, currently used as site offices for builder

• Siteworks due to commence • Project scheduled for completion 6 to 8 weeks following commencement Ningana Project slightly behind schedule – November/ December 2019 completion expected – opening early 2020, • Concrete structure complete • Structural steel for roof to be installed

Mavis Cleaver Court • Mavis Cleaver Court – Demolition of four apartments 90% complete, fitout to commence. Services install commenced.

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• Fitout on lower levels commenced

Multi-storey car park

Leisure Centre - Level 1

Boulevard – Sound Pavilion

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Australind Snippets A Mammoth Biggest Morning Tea Success!

By Margaret Robinson, SwanCare Australind Rise It was another mammoth effort from our Australind Rise community in May, which hosted its fifth successful Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council.

Sheer hard work leading up to the event resulted in everything running smoothly on the day.

Heartfelt thanks go to residents, Janice Harewood and Kaye Scott, for their dedication and commitment over these past many weeks.

It was particularly challenging this year approaching local businesses for donations but at no time did our two seasoned coordinators show defeat! Thanks to both ladies, we were very fortunate to gather amazing raffle prizes for the delight of our guests.

Many residents also donated quality items to be raffled or gave funds that could be used to purchase what was needed to ensure there was something for everyone amongst the magnificent prizes.

As always, our event this year was a true team effort. Thank you to everyone from our community for the many willing hands who helped out across the morning.

I am happy to say, for 2019 the SwanCare Australind Rise Community has raised just over $7,765 to give to the Cancer Council towards the essential research funding, services, support and advocacy they provide to those affected by cancer.

In the five years we have been hosting our Biggest Morning Tea, our small community has raised over $35,000!

ABMT organiser Kaye Scott with Australind Rise resident Ross Garrow

Then there was the morning tea. As in previous years, the beautiful spread was very well received - an example of genuine country hospitality. Thank you to everyone for your generous and delicious contributions.

With many returning this year, we think that our 80+ guests must enjoy themselves immensely at the SwanCare Australind Rise Biggest Morning Tea, as there was so much laughter and good fellowship throughout the morning. Thank you to Kerry Lucas for the outstanding job he does as our MC. He keeps the mood elevated, and the generous donations coming in as he encourages the highest bids for our auction items. Thank you also to Kerry for the generous support in boosting our funds tally every year through the Bunbury Car Dealers Group which also provided us with our grand raffle prize.

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Some of the special guests

In closing, and from our hearts, a big thank you to Janice, Kaye and Kerry who work so hard on our annual fund-raising event, and to everyone at SwanCare Australind Rise for an extraordinary result for such a worthy cause.

Village Happenings Bentley Park Social Club Committee

Will it be Cooking or Gardening, or Something Else?

Bentley Park Show - October 26th 2019 The Committee has been very busy organising the 2019 Show. There will be a “new look” this year as we have upgraded the Information Banners to the SwanCare blue colour.

The Quiz Night held in the auditorium on 6 April was a huge success. It was most pleasing to have 90 people struggling to find answers to 80 questions.

Quiz Master Pat Wadsworth's questions touched on a variety of subjects which resulted in a very close competition.

Table 11 with Brian and Sandra Dale, Gwen Howard, Carol Pirie, Joan White and Rita Jones were the outright winners. Each player received a $40 Coles/Bunnings voucher. Sue and Karysa from "Hair on Swan" donated a $30 voucher which was won by Jenny Dawson.

Most of the sections are the same with a couple of omissions of sections that have not had entries for the last two years. These have been replaced with sections that have been more popular. If you wish to enter an article that does not have a section it can be entered into “Any Other” category. If there is any confusion do not hesitate to call me.

We are hoping to have more entries in the Cooking categories this year. Last year there were quite a few entries from the male residents and I really hope that continues this year. Give the ladies a run for their money!

It is time to be thinking and preparing to enter your front garden for Best Garden 2019. The plaque would look really good at your place!

Laurie Hudson's skills with the electronic scoreboard and with the scrutineers George Small and Bob Whitney checking answers, the evening ran very smoothly.

Several residents have asked the Committee to organise another Quiz Night this year, however, due to a full complement of concerts (11) between now and Christmas it has not been possible. The Committee will consider holding two quizzes next year.

Harry Williams, President

2018 Best Garden Winner

There were some very interesting exhibits for Recycling last year; we are hoping this trend continues.

This is your Show, residents, to let people know that retirement is not an ending but a beginning……to enjoy life on your terms!

Maureen Grickage, BPS Coordinator 2019 Ph: 6250 0580

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Village Happenings News from the Village Residents Advisory Council It has been a busy time for Council members due to the need for a review of the Council’s Terms of Reference. New WA Government regulations for retirement villages have stipulated that elections for Advisory Council members must be conducted annually. This meant that Council members needed to discuss and decide on various aspects of the Terms of Reference, before they were rewritten to be consistent with the SwanCare Constitution and related documents (a big thank-you to Graham and Karen for their assistance with this).

missed them.

We decided that nominations for Council will now be called in September of each year. The current number of councillors is 6. If there are more than 6 nominations, then an election will be held in October.

Speaker: Dwayne Rapley, Key Account Manager, Cleanaway

The Council members would like to encourage village residents to consider nominating for Council. The VRAC is an important conduit for information exchange between residents and the SwanCare Executive and Board.

The most obvious VRAC activity is the monthly coffee morning meeting, where residents may raise any issues or problems relevant to village life for discussion. These issues are then taken forward to a meeting with SwanCare management the following week, and remain under discussion until resolved. Residents are also encouraged to suggest new ideas about ways to improve village activities and amenities.

An important feature of these meetings are the speakers which Shirley organises each month. Paul’s monthly updates on the progress of the building projects have been very informative (I think that we are all looking forward to the opening of the new carpark!).

In this edition of Tidings we have provided a snapshot of two interesting presentations provided in March and April, for those who

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In June, Shirley has arranged for two speakers on the topic of “Entering residential care”, and in July the topic will be “Let’s talk about carers”.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the next meeting.

Ellen Clair, Chairperson.

March Meeting

Topic: ‘Solid Waste Services WA re Cleanaway’ Dwayne began his presentation by giving an overview of the pros and cons of recycling and Cleanaway’s role in the business. Following are some highlights of the information.

Items in Bags: Any recycled items contained in plastic bags will be rejected. So it is important to empty items from the bags before putting them into the recycling bin.

Glass: Glass can be recycled. It is crushed and becomes a part of the road construction in the form of road base currently used in WA. Before recycling: • Empty any recyclable containers of liquid and food.

Then rinse containers.

• Removal of labels and staples from paper is not necessary.

• Be sure to remove plastic lids.

Dwayne then gave two lists which were noted in pamphlets sent to the village and left in the Auditorium lobby: 1) Items not for recycling in Cleanaway bins in the Village, 2) Items which can be recycled in Cleanaway bins.

If in doubt about any item, put it in the general waste bin. Keep lists in a handy place.

April Meeting Speaker: Duncan Ellis, Network and System Planner, Transperth Topic: ‘The new bus station at Curtin University and new bus routes’.

Duncan began his presentation by advising everyone of the Transperth Information Telephone Number for any enquiries regarding timetable information or to plan your journey.

Fish 'N' Chips on Stratton What a great concert we had in May, and what a wonderful celebration for Mother’s Day. Jay Weston as usual was outstanding and had everyone mesmerised. You could have heard a pin drop!

On Friday 7th June we will be celebrating W.A. Day with our entertainment being the Two Tenors.

Duncan gave a visual presentation of the new Curtin Bus Station and existing bus routes.

There are only minor changes to routes coming through the village. A map is available if you wish to see the changes.

Transperth Info Line: Call 13 62 13 Phone App: There is a Transperth App you can download from the iPhone App Store or Google Play Store onto a smartphone, which has all bus, ferry and train timetables as well as the ability to plan public transport journeys.

Fish N Chips on Stratton is held on the first Friday of every month. Bookings are available on the day for the following month or by contacting Lesley on 6250 0590.

See you in the Auditorium soon!

Fish n Chips on Stratton Committee.

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Village Happenings How to help a VIP By Jenny Dawson Would You Like to Lend an Arm? You may or may not know that there are several vision impaired residents (or as we call them, VIPs!) in our wonderful village.

It’s obvious if they have a white cane or guide dog, but that isn’t necessarily the case for some. Living with a vision impairment means that we have extra challenges to deal with - one of the biggest is moving around our village, especially when there is extra noise and changes to the environment because of construction etc.

Some of you have told me that you would like to assist but you are not sure what to do or if you should interfere at all. Here are some tips to make everyone feel more comfortable about helping each other.

1. It is always fine to ask if one of us needs help but please do not insist on helping if we want to do it ourselves. Please do not be offended if we do not need you today, because we might need your help tomorrow, if we are having a difficult day.

VIPs Jenny and Trevor Dawson

like you to do it, and Trevor and I are always happy to answer any questions you may have.

By the way, don’t forget to tell us who you are when you say hello, because you know we’re hopeless at recognizing faces!

Handicraft Group Thank you for the support for our May stall for without your presence we would not have made $800. It will go into something for our care centres.

2. Ask if you can assist and can you lead the person. Some of us will just walk beside you, but others might like to hold your elbow. It needs to be the VIP’s choice.

3. The correct way to lead a VIP is that we hold on to your elbow (please do not link arms).

If you have a cane or walker please let us know so we can compensate. Remember we may not be able to see this.

4. When walking along, please say if you are going up or down stairs or ramps or going through a door or narrow space, or that the path is uneven and/or there are potholes there.

You need to step up or down first, so we get an idea re distance.

This is a very quick overview and if you forget what to do, just ask the VIP how they would

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We meet Monday afternoons 1pm – 3pm, 2nd floor Admin Building in the Handicraft Room.

All welcome. Gifts and craft items are for sale when we are open. Come and browse and come and see what we are doing.

Wendy Paull, Coordinator, 9470 1966.

What I know A Natural By Cecil Cahill My brother Harry was a pretty good soccer player but also played hockey for Pembroke Wanderers, a Club in Dublin running about six men's and even more ladies’ teams. He didn't hit any great heights in his outfield position on the hockey team but after playing a game for the second team in 1951, things took a dramatic change. Having showered and changed, he was just leaving the ground as the first team was about to take to the field, when news came through that the goalkeeper had been involved in an accident on his way to the ground and would not be playing. A hasty decision had to be made and the selectors, knowing Harry's soccer skills and particularly his fitness, asked him to fill the vacant position. He had never filled the position before, even in a social game and his soccer skills were in any position but goal.

By chance, one of the Irish Selectors was at the game and was impressed enough by Harry’s performance, to include him in an upcoming match to help select the Leinster team. The rest is history.

He retained the goalkeeping spot for Pembroke Wanderers team and a month later was selected to represent Leinster in the Inter Provincial Championships. In that same year, 1951, he became the Republic of Ireland's triple jump champion and was selected for the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games but unfortunately Ireland couldn't afford to send a team so all the athletes missed out.

He received the first of 74 caps for Ireland in 1953 and represented the country for the next twenty years - most of these years wearing minimum protection, quite unlike the present set up. Nowadays, multiple caps can be won in tournaments prior to the Olympics and in other special competitions but then International games, for financial reasons, were confined to games against Scotland, England and Wales, making the winning of caps much more difficult. Unlike Soccer and Athletics which had two Irish teams Northern Ireland and The Republic - hockey had one team, Ireland. An incredibly small

Cecil (right) with brother Harry in 2008

number of Irish players joined the Welsh, Scottish and English to make up the Great Britain team at Olympic Games and other competitions.

In 1954, after receiving his first cap, a motor cycle accident left him with a broken leg which set him back for most of that year but once recovered, he was back on duty for Ireland.

Harry gained 35 caps for Great Britain and represented them in Rome 1960, Mexico 1964 and Tokyo 1968, where they just missed out on the Bronze medal. It was, as mentioned, an extremely rare thing in those days for an Irishman to play in a Great Britain team and it only came about because he held a British passport.

During his career, his employers moved him to Northern Ireland and later to a number of English cities, forcing him to change clubs. At one stage in the 1960's, he found himself living in Coventry and training with Coventry City Football Club, where the manager, Jimmy Hill, was impressed enough to offer him a contract: however hockey held him to the end. After retirement from hockey and in his fifties, he still managed to complete three marathons.

He would certainly not have wanted to be referred to as a legend, but I think he was.

But what was really incredible, was how this sporting life only happened because of a motor accident on that particular day and at that particular time.

Harry was my only brother and died a few years ago. Otherwise he wouldn't let me write this!

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Noticeboard Gardens Please note that the reticulation has now been turned off for winter and will be turned back on in September, as per Government rules. During winter, Scott and Sid will be working on the system so that it is all ready to go in spring.

Also, the gardeners will be using a new organic herbicide on the site that has a strong odour but only for the first couple of hours.

Battery Recycling Did you know that batteries and fluorescent light globes should not go in the rubbish bin as they contain materials which will pollute the Earth?

You can recycle batteries (all except car batteries), spectacles, mobile phones, hearing aids, printer ink cartridges and fluorescent light globes (not tubes) at these locations across the Village:

Did you go to Bicton Primary School?

We are looking for past students of Bicton Primary School, View Terrace, Bicton, WA. An anniversary reunion is planned for Saturday, 9th November, 2019 - an afternoon tea from 1pm to 4pm to celebrate 115 years of the school.

Interested? Questions?

Phone Thelma – 6250 0574

Are You Looking For A Gift?

Come and check out the Handicraft Group!

We have hand towels, coat hangers, toys and lots more.

We are open Mondays 1pm- 3pm (except Public Holidays), Handicraft Room, 2nd floor Administration building.

Coordinator, Wendy Paull Phone: 9470 1966

• East of Adie Court in Richard Cleaver Lodge near the letter boxes.

Swan Village Bowling Club

• Plantation Apartments foyer and the Administration building foyer.

The Club has now moved to the indoor bowling rink under Richard Cleaver Lodge.

• West of Adie Court in rubbish rooms next to the laundries.

Our noticeboard has also been transferred to a spot near the entrance to this rink.

• Drummond Apartments foyer and Mavis Cleaver Court near the notice board.

The next outing will be our annual Christmas in July luncheon, at the Yanchep Inn on Thursday 4th July. Check the notice board for details of the lunch and bowling times.

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• Waminda near the reception desk.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Allan Manning

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Resident Story

The Lollipop Lady

Glenice with her good mate Wally

Radio Lollipop is a unique charity which operates every day of the year for sick children in hospital. It originated in the UK in 1978, has spread worldwide and is now an international children’s charity with volunteers providing care, comfort, play and entertainment for the children and their families. In 1985, Radio Lollipop began at Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth, with programming based on the children’s requests. It also provided live broadcasts to Fiona Stanley, Murdoch, Armadale, Rockingham, Joondalup and Kalgoorlie Hospitals.

Now its base has been transferred to the new Perth Children’s Hospital, where the children are still encouraged to ring the DJ, requesting favourite songs or to talk on air, join in competitions or perhaps become the announcer!

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How does it operate?

Volunteers visit the children’s wards and interact with them by playing games with them, reading stories and singing or ‘playing the fool’, to encourage a smile or a laugh from a sick child, who is often totally overwhelmed by their whole experience in hospital. ‘Bed Bound’ children are also specifically visited by the volunteers, to ensure there is quality time for children of all ages and stages of health.

Local volunteer One of the very staunch volunteers for this group, is Village resident Glenice Sanders, who has done a massive amount of community service over previous years, ably supported and encouraged by husband, Colin. However, Glenice says as soon as she discovered Radio

Lollipop after moving from Dowerin, she felt that she had found a perfect outlet for her energy, enthusiasm and commitment. She and Colin (and Paris, their little dog) currently live an interesting life surrounded by wigs, hats, fluffy animals, soft animals, wind-up toys, books and other items, including Wally, a very tall and lanky monkey who smiles all the time.

These items are used continuously in encouraging smiles and relaxation from the sick children and their parents, with the nursing staff also ‘sharing the love’.

Glenice with her Radio Lollipop friend Rose Turnbull

Before Glenice moved to Bentley, she was the Co-ordinator of Radio Lollipop at Murdoch Hospital and since she and Colin moved to SwanCare over five years ago, she has continued to spread, with her co-worker, Rose, the wonderful concept of Radio Lollipop. Both have served with Radio Lollipop for more than 17 years.

Beside guest speaking, Glenice now spreads the word about Radio Lollipop by giving each child visited in the hospitals, a little gift. The response has been amazing! People inside the Village, and outside - as far away as Busselton - knit and crochet beautiful toys, scarves, slippers, beanies, rugs and so much more. One lady has made over 7,000 beautiful, small fabric bags for the kids to keep their goodies in - an amazing effort and a huge thank you to all from Glenice - who then packs these gifts into large bags and sends them off to the respective hospitals.

Glenice says: "THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL!"

Glenice's friend Glenys Varvel has made over 7,000 bags for Radio Lollipop

Some of Glenice's animal assistants

If you wish to find out more about this charity, perhaps with an interest in donating to Radio Lollipop or becoming a volunteer, and are not nervous of stuffed animals which bark, cheep, howl or twitter, please get in touch with Glen at the Village, or Radio Lollipop on 9340 8835.

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Resident Story

Meet Don Pederick – Christian Minister

By Shirley Barnes initially by sulky (horse-drawn cart) under the control of older cousins. As the children aged, they were permitted to walk the distance through an adjoining property (around 20 minutes usually), following a track marked out by his father - but the attraction of catching tadpoles in some puddles was often irresistible, causing the adults to look for them when they were late; being totally unimpressed by their excuses and resulting in punishment by a Mum with fire in her eyes!

Judy and Don on their wedding day

His family came in search of gold but what was found was far richer. Don’s father, William, was born to a farming family at Gawler River, South Australia – the fifth of eleven children born to John and Mary Pederick. He came to Western Australia in 1896 to join the gold rush around Kalgoorlie and Menzies but selected land near Wagin in 1902 and eventually occupied the farm in 1904. He married Margaret in 1906 but they had no children and she died unexpectedly in 1923 after surgery. He then married Win in September 1924 when he was 50 years of age and she was 27 years old and both were active members of the Wagin Methodist Church. By that time, Will had built a house with thick walls made of local stone carted from a nearby hill on the farm: it was composed of 10 rooms, with verandas all around and he was always very proud of it.

Don, the eldest of six children, was brought up on the farm in the district of Norring, about three kilometres from the Norring Lake, and about 16 kilometres SW of Wagin. The family shopped in Wagin but the one-teacher school was three kilometres away and transport was

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The relationship between teacher and students was good, with 14 students in total at the school while Don was there (four actually in his class!).

The classes ranged from Infants to Grade 8, and some students achieved scholarships to High School from ‘the bush school’.

Don finished Grade 8 there, then attended the Narrogin School of Agriculture, leaving at the age of 15 to work on the family farm. Certain chores were his, such as: milking cows, chaff cutting and feeding the horses. He also drove an eight-horse team to put in the crop - ploughing and seeding. He bought a disc plough and a combined cultivator/seeder to make the task easier. At harvest time he drove horses and the harvester, unloading grain in three-bushel bags at the wheat silo. There was also the need for a continuous watch over the sheep with the assistance of his horse, Laddie, and his dog, Teddy, and the shearing, crutching and lambing seasons were always hectic. There were always maintenance jobs, of course, including fixing fences and controlling rabbits through shooting, trapping, poisoning and fumigating burrows.

In his spare time (!), keeping poultry was Don’s hobby – ‘broody hens and chickens hatching’. He eventually used two kerosene-

Don Pederick wearing the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal he received for services to the Church and the community

operated brooders to breed 200 x day-old chickens annually and had a good-sized flock of Australorps - selling laying pullets across the State, plus dozens and dozens of eggs each week for a steady income.

By the time he was 21 years old, Don was the only one interested in the farm, with the others moving away for education and employment.

As his father was 72 years old in 1946, it was decided that it would be a good idea to sell the farm and move to Perth, although probably with some misgivings from the seniors. By March 1947, the family was relocated to an 11-acre market garden in Gwelup as houses in Perth were very scarce.

His parents were dedicated Christians, always active participants in Church life and they joined the North Leederville Church because of its youth component, which was strong in training young people in leadership, with

societies for all age groups, and they soon were accepted as part of a growing ‘church’ family. At an Easter Camp at Glen Forrest in 1947, with a strong gathering of 400 youth, Don felt the call of God to be a minister of the church, so offered himself for the training required. He conducted his first service at Waterman in June, took his lay preacher’s examinations and was duly accredited in February 1948.

Don then enjoyed attending educational and preliminary theological studies at Wesley College in Adelaide and also in receiving letters from other young church people who were encouraged to write to those who had moved on.

He returned home at the year’s end, apparently with ‘a big smile on his face’. Then at the annual beach picnic at Waterman’s Bay, Don took up a self-appointed job ferrying some young ladies from the beach to the bus as pillion passengers on his motor bike - one of whom happened to be

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Resident Story one of the letter writers, Judy, and he mustered all his courage to ask her for a date to a local film (called A Date with Judy!) on New Year’s Eve 1948 which led to a whole new way of life! After the deaths of her mother and her father, Judy then completed her hairdressing apprenticeship and also felt the call to God for full time service and commenced nursing training at PMH for Children in 1950.

Don had now completed two years study in Adelaide, was received as a candidate for the ministry in February 1950 by the Western Australian Methodist Conference, and appointed as a probationary Minister to the Dangin Circuit which included Quairading, to take effect from April that year. Judy and he became engaged before the end of the year and in 1951 Don became an inaugural student at the newly formed WA Barclay College in Perth.

After two more years of study and passing all exams satisfactorily, he applied for permission to marry Judy and they were wed on 19th March 1953 at the Wesley Church in Perth – the bride wearing a gown and headgear fashioned by herself.

Don’s first appointment was to Merredin in 1953, which they reached in a newly purchased 1934 Chevrolet car. They arrived on Friday, 17th April, quickly unpacked and were straight into work, as there was a wedding couple to interview that evening followed by their marriage on Saturday, and two church services to be conducted on the Sunday! While Don was a little apprehensive, he was also buoyed by a new sense of teamwork with Judy – and a few pieces of their own furniture plus a couple of coats of paint, added a personal touch to their house – and they both soon found themselves involved in community affairs as well as Church groups. The Circuit included other towns such as Southern Cross, Bullfinch and Walgoolan.

Their first child, Bethwyn, was born in December 1953, two years later Don was ordained as a fully trained minister in Wesley Church, Perth, and so began two life times

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devoted to each other, their family, their community (particularly the young people in the area) and their calling. Their appointment to Merredin actually seemed to set the tone for their future, as they moved their increasing family from manse to manse: Evan was born in November 1955, Meredith in June 1959, and Trenna in May, 1961. They added personal touches (including paint to various walls in their current home and generally improved conditions within), both took up major leadership roles within the general communities plus Judy looked after the children and the house while Don held church, funeral and wedding services in the towns within each Circuit, assisted by local lay preachers.

They oversaw the building of a new church and renovations and extensions to others, supported their communities, watched small towns discover economic bases and expand, and enjoyed each new experience.

Meanwhile, the vegetable growing was gradually becoming too much for his father, and several moves were made. Will died in 1962 aged 88 years while Don and family lived in Narrogin.

In 1969, Win moved to Rowethorpe Retirement Village in Bentley and adapted well to life there among friends, with Don’s family able to visit often as they had now moved to Cottesloe. Win died suddenly in 1972, which was a shock to everyone but also a time of thanksgiving, as they celebrated her life story and her return to God and her husband.

Don was transferred to the Collie Circuit in January 1964, which the children have always nominated as ‘the place they grew up’ and as all the children by this time had their particular chores, so they worked as a family unit. Here, Bethwyn at the age of 10 years, learnt to play the church organ and has been a church organist ever since. She also won a scholarship to Methodist Ladies College, while Evan won a scholarship to Wesley College in Perth. In 1969, the family moved to Cottesloe and the younger girls attended the Cottesloe State School.

Don with wife Judy

After five years there they moved to South Perth and Don was pleased to welcome a partner, Alex Murray, and a shared Circuit. In 1975, Don was elected as the Secretary of the annual Methodist Conference and the following year appointed as President, leading into a union with the Congregational and Presbyterian Churches; i.e. the Uniting Church in Australia on 22 June, 1977.

It took a lot of work before that date and afterwards, but Don believes they have won respect for a national church with ‘honesty of approach and integrity of purpose'. He was also awarded the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal for services to the Church and the community.

the gospel, and equally importantly, cared personally for his people. He also always loved good hymns, so music played a large part in making the services attractive while presenting the faith they lived, which was also a big attraction to young people. He believes that while he has made many mistakes, he has always tried to do his best and a minister never really retires. He left an active ministry in the Busselton Church on Sunday 5th June 1990, with a wonderful time of jubilation and thanksgiving at a special service and two weeks later, he and Judy set off for two months holiday overseas and came home enriched and refreshed.

They bought a house they had admired for a long time, and Don was also approached to do some part-time volunteer work as a Silver Chain Hospice chaplain. For 12 years he enjoyed a wonderful chance to work with a team of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in caring for those who were terminally ill, in their own homes. It was a great opportunity for Don to learn, as well as to give, and to make deep friendships while supporting the sick and their supportive and grieving families.

He joined the Kingsley Probus Club, acting in several committee positions, and for 10 years Soon after this, Judy and Don decided to travel also regularly assisted in various locations at around Australia on their accrued long service Sunday Services. Judy and Don attend Wesley leave for three and a half months, with a couple Church in Perth – where they were married of friends and one car and one caravan. While and Don was ordained - and moved to Bentley they had had short, family breaks over the years Park Retirement Village in 2004, as it offered at the beach and inland, they had a great holiday amenities and activities they appreciate and/ this time enjoying everything, especially their or believe they may need in future, as well as friends’ company, and meeting new people. providing opportunities for assisting others and enjoying good friendships.

After eight years at South Perth, they answered a call from the Busselton Parish and returned to Most of their family of four children and their country living in 1982, managing to double the spouses, eleven grandchildren and seven greatattendances at the Church services, especially in grandchildren are in regular contact and able the holiday periods, including caring for single- to visit often. All in all, Don and Judy are very parent families and offering support for the happy in retirement within the Village with disadvantaged. its security of residence and care, a stable and Don notes that he had always put a strong emphasis on preaching in his services, tried always to clarify the scripture while presenting

growing faith in God, and the belief that they are very fortunate to have so many of their family within easy reach.

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Resident Story

Johanna de Graaf, 102 Years Young

By Cecilia Bray, Personal Carer at SwanCare Waminda Johanna de Graaf was born 9th of January 1917 and met and married her husband Willem.

They had four boys, Bill (Willem), Gerrit (Gary), Franklin (Frank) and Johan (John) when they migrated to Australia from Holland on the 5th of October 1950 and moved into the friendly neighbourhood of Carlisle, where they then had their 5th son, Ronald. They stayed in Carlisle for many years before moving to the area of Victoria Park.

Johanna’s husband Willem passed away in 1993. Their five boys all married and had children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. These two beautiful people have created many lives, as there is a total of 55 direct descendants: 5 sons, 12 grand children, 30 great grandchildren and seven great, great grandchildren, with another one on the way making it eight.

Johanna with Great, Great Grandchild Leah

‘It is such a very rare thing in life to be able to meet your grandmother or great grandmother but we are just so lucky and fortunate to be able to introduce our 5th generation to the 1st generation.

Oma or “Old Oma”, as the great, great grandkids call her, is still as strong as ever!’

Five Generations!

Recently, Johanna was visited by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild! Here’s Johanna with baby Leah, Jess, Doreen and Andrea.

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Resident Story

A Chat With Chris An ex staff memberturned-resident, and one of the many valued volunteers at SwanCare, we sat down with Chris for a chat.

Celebrating both Mother’s Day and International Nurses’ Day on May 12 this year, called for a chat with Chris Holden, a retired nurse who dedicated Chris Holden 22-years of service to SwanCare Tandara, and a mother who has inspired nursing careers in both her daughter and granddaughter, who have also worked at SwanCare.

Chris started her hospital-based nursing training in Adelaide in 1964, and since then has worked through the ranks and retired as Acting Manager at SwanCare Tandara in 2017.

During those years the nursing profession has experienced many adjustments, including a shift towards a more family friendly workplace.

“A lot of changes in nursing have been for the better,” Chris said. “There is a much more relaxed atmosphere, in a way, whereas when I trained it was a real old-matron-style, “Stand to attention!” Now you still expect that courtesy, but the style is quite different.” Reminiscing on her hospital-based training, Chris explains there is much better support between nurses nowadays, than there was more than 50 years ago when she began. She recalls her early

nursing when management wouldn’t hesitate to let go those staff who were unable to work certain shifts. “Workplaces have become much more family friendly with more flexibility and opportunity for casual, part time or night duty,” she said.

Chris said nursing was a good job to complement having children, and as a young mother she often worked night shift so that she could still be available in the day for her family.

Now a parent of four adult children and eight grandchildren, Chris’s long-connection with SwanCare has continued, with her daughter Stephanie starting her career as a Carer and then becoming a Registered Nurse at SwanCare Tandara, and her granddaughter’s nursing work experience at SwanCare, inspiring her to undertake nursing training at Edith Cowan University.

While acknowledging her family members have followed in her footsteps, modestly, Chris would not take all the credit, “(My daughter’s) caring nature steered her in that direction as well, but the staff at Tandara, certainly gave her good grounding for her nursing future,” she praised.

Now settled into retirement, three months ago Chris and husband Michael made the move to the village at Bentley Park. Chris said knowing the availability of ongoing care onsite at SwanCare was an important factor in their decision and they couldn’t be happier.

“It just feels like coming home! Having worked over at Kingia and Tandara for all those years, I still see people around who I have known for a long time. It is so nice when you go for a walk around and, particularly when I volunteer at Kingia, that the staff still recognise me - even after two years! It is really quite nice.”

Encapsulating her long and satisfying career, Chris said warmly, “You meet some amazing people along the way who have been great mentors.” As indeed, Chris is surely one!

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Quiz Thank you to Sue Lewis for contributing this edition’s quiz. It’s a Crossword and Word Search in one!

All answers are streets of Bentley Park.

Clues 1.

An estate on which crops are grown

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A cape

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An extinct white hunting dog

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Protective fire clay boxes

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Surname of a British naval officer

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This wood only grows in south west WA

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A bus goes along here

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National Park south of Mundaring

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Our CEO

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Karl ______, a golfer

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Welsh surname: “Son of Hugh”

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A model of car made by Mitsubishi

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A Scottish surname

Note: I am always interested in what other people have done over the years and how they came to live with us in this great Village and you may have seen some stories already in the Tidings.

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A town known for tall Karri trees

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A girls name or surname

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A boys name or surname

In this instance, I will be acting as a reporter for the Tidings – and promise to treat you very kindly.

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I await your call,

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As this is a difficult quiz we are giving one lucky reader the chance to win $20 Sophia's Cafe Voucher. Drop your completed Word Search to SwanCare Administration Reception to be in the running!

Entries close Friday 12th July 2019.

Answers will be published in the next edition of Tidings.

Hi there residents!

Would you have time for a chat – and a cup of tea or coffee? Are there any residents interested in talking to me about their previous life – or parts there-of?

Did you live in one or more unusual locations that you would like to tell others about?

Did you have an unusual job or jobs?

Do you have some special interest or hobby that you would be interested in telling others about?

Or would you like to tell me about your favourite recipe/s – savoury or sweet?

Shirley Barnes

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Recipe & Book Review

Scrambled Tofu Teresa Strelley, Diversional Therapy Coordinator SwanCare Kingia/SwanCare Tandara This recipe is quick and easy - great for breakfast/brunch.

Penny's Book review “On a Beautiful Day” by Lucy Diamond Published in 2018 Lucy Diamond is a pseudonym used by Sue Mongredien, an English author who grew up in Nottingham.

As Sue Mongredien she has written several children’s novels.

As Lucy Diamond she writes Adult Romances and General Fictions.

I have selected ‘On a Beautiful Day’ because I feel it will interest some of our readers who like a lighter but just as enjoyable story. It is vastly different to the other one ‘A Diamond in the Dust’ by Frauke Bolton-Boshammer that was reviewed in April / May’s Tidings.

1. Tofu usually comes packed in liquid so to keep the scramble from getting soupy, wrap the block of tofu in several layers of paper towel, then weigh it down with a heavy pot for 10 - 15 minutes to press the moisture out.

2. Saute 2 spring onions in olive oil, stir in a can of chopped tomatoes and the crumbled tofu.

3. Season with salt, pepper and a tablespoon of turmeric.

4. You can also add mushrooms, spinach, or any other vegetable you want to this dish.

‘On a Beautiful Day’ is a novel set in Manchester about four friends meeting for a birthday lunch, when a shocking accident happens metres away. This acts as a catalyst for each of them.

Enjoy!

I found it a nice book, ideal for some light reading.

It is a novel about the startling and unexpected turns life can take and above all the friendships that we have, a ‘chick lit’ novel of everyday women and their lives.

It is on our shelves in our own Bentley Park Library.

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Gardening update

Rose Pruning

By the Gardens Interest Group Some advice is to wait until new growth before fertilising, others say every 6 to 8 weeks from spring. Whichever you choose, an organic slow release fertiliser will keep your roses happy.

Share your knowledge and bring your questions to the Gardens Interest Group meetings held through the year on Sundays at 2pm in the Coffee Lounge, 2nd floor, Administration building on the following dates:

The roses in the village have continued to shine with autumn bringing the usual colourful flush of flowers but don’t rush to prune them just yet.

With the seasons shifting later each year JulyAugust is a good time to prune aiming to shape the plant into an open structure to allow plenty of air and sun to penetrate.

A good general rule for shrub roses is to cut 50% off the height, then 50% of the remaining canes at the base, as well as dead canes. Cut canes at an angle just above the leaf to stop disease forming on the ends and then take out any less than pencil thickness.

9 June Succulents – some plants for sale 18 August

Phalaenopsis orchids

20 October Native/Grevilleas 17 November

Christmas ornament wreaths/flower arrangements – Christmas meeting, bring a plate to share

Use the same method for your miniature roses in pots. Go a little harder for hybrid tea and softer for floribunda roses.

Clean your secateurs and loppers with a rag soaked in tea-tree oil or diluted bleach between roses.

Dispose of dead and dying leaves and pruned branches then spray the plant and the ground around the base with organic lime sulphur to prevent pests and diseases.

Keep mulch 50mm away from the trunk and water in some seaweed solution to promote root growth.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor

To the Editor

I look forward to receiving my "Tidings" with all its news and updates - and from me, a big plus for the restructuring of the nursing titles. However, rarely do I see mention of the "Night Owls", the night staff who keep the care going, whilst all others are asleep. They are an amazing group of dedicated nurses and I was fortunate to spend 30yrs of my 60yr nursing career working with the best of nurses one could hope for - look in one of them and you will see what I mean.

I would like to request that you consider an article, with photograph, on the electronic magnifier viewer at the library. The library has the “Human Ware” electronic magnifier, if you would like to take a photo of it. It only requires the power button in the right side to start. Many residents that have difficulty reading their correspondence may enjoy this amazing device.

My own Granddaughter, as part of her RN training was fortunate to work at Waminda for a short time: I wonder will she follow in my footsteps, knowing that if she does, she will be heading into a happy career in the family of SwanCare!

Kate Daly RN, Night Clinical Nurse, Tandara (retired), Como Dear Kate, Thank you for your letter, it’s lovely to receive one from outside the village!

You are certainly right about the quiet achievements of the night staff, and this is something we have been exploring of late – they do deserve the upmost recognition. We recently published a story on our website, titled Care Around the Clock: The SwanCare Night Shift and we will also soon be publishing a great video that goes into “A night in the life” of a Night Nurse at SwanCare.

Look out for the next edition of Tidings – we’ll be featuring these great stories.

If possible, I would also love to speak to you more about your time at SwanCare – it would be great to include an article about nursing in the days gone by, as part of the feature. I will be in touch.

Thank you, Ed. PS. I hope your Granddaughter does consider a career at SwanCare, it’s a wonderful place to work.

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The viewer is only available in library hours.

It was donated to SwanCare by Visibility in Victoria Park. Staff at SwanCare collected it and brought it to our library.

Maria.

Dear Maria, We thank you so very much for your suggestion – it’s wonderful to know what residents wish to read about in their Tidings.

Here is a photo of the magnifier in the library, it is indeed a handy tool to use for anyone needing paperwork magnified.

We will also include it in the next edition of Tiding’s Noticeboard page as a reminder to all.

Many thanks and please keep the ideas coming.

Ed.

Out & About

Photos from Bentley Park's 'Biggest Morning Tea', 23rd May

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What’s On: Local Area Step Into Volunteering The City of Canning is partnering with Volunteering WA to host a free workshop for anyone who is considering volunteering.

The workshop will cover: • The benefits of volunteering • The application process • The variety of opportunities available for all ages, skill levels and availability • Your rights and responsibilities as a volunteer • How to best search for volunteering opportunities from home After the session, find your volunteering opportunity by visiting www.volunteeringwa.org.au When: Tuesday 16 July 2019 10:30am to 11:30am Where: Cannington Library 233 Sevenoaks Street (Cnr Wharf Street) Cost: Free Bookings: www.volunteeringwa.org.au/ training-and-events/details?id=6564

Your Garden with Josh Byrne

Byrne, this event showcases the latest ideas in environment-friendly gardening and provides participants with the practical information needed to get the best results from their garden.

Each event delivers a personalised garden action plan that helps keep your garden thriving and our rivers healthy.

When: Thursday 6th June 6:30pm to 8:30pm Where: Bull Creek Community Centre Cnr of Hassell Crescent & Leichhardt St Cost: Free Bookings: Visit www.eventbrite.com.au

Get Immersed in Virtual Reality at Bentley Library Ever wanted to try virtual reality?

This is your chance to experience the future of modern technology all while having some fun!

Outdoor climbing? Virtual painting?

Shooting zombies? Virtual archery? Fruit Ninja in virtual reality?

Give it a go and see what all the fuss about virtual reality is really all about!

When: Wednesday 19 June 2019, 10:00am to 12:00pm Where: Bentley Library Hedley Place (Cnr Manning Road), Bentley

Your Garden with Josh Byrne is a free workshop series providing Perth residents with the ideas and inspiration to create a successful garden while doing your bit to help the Swan and Canning rivers.

Hosted by ABC TV Gardening Australia presenter and environmental scientist Josh

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Cost: Free

Decluttering the sustainable way

From Hooves to Highways Lindsay Miles delves into the realm of “stuff” – why we have too much of it, and the benefits of less.

She will dispel the common myths about decluttering and what holds people back. Discover that decluttering (when done right) can actually be good for the planet and good for you! Explore local options for donating items, letting them go responsibly and avoiding landfill. They’ll cover how to make better choices in future to keep stuff at bay.

When: Wednesday, 12 June 2019 6:00pm - 7:30pm Where: Victoria Park Library Cost: $3 per person Bookings: www.tinyurl.com/declutter2019

Family History Group You must be a current library member to attend. Bring: Any of your current family history information, as well as a pencil/ pen, paper and a memory stick (USB) to save your work. Library members have access to Ancestry.com library edition via the public computers and our family historian will be on hand to help you get started or to fill in the gaps.

When: Tuesday, 18 June & Tuesday, 16 July Choose between either 9.30am – 11am; 11am – 12.30pm or 1pm – 2.30pm

In 1905, a small group of Perth’s early motorists movers and shakers, gathered to form the Automobile Club of Western Australia.

The Club had a grand vision: to foster ‘automobilism’ in Western Australia, and lay the foundation for the evolution of motoring. The path was neither easy nor direct.

The Museum of Perth’s latest exhibition, From Hooves to Highways, looks back to a fascinating window of time when cars first appeared on our roads and begun vying for space with horses, trams, pedestrians and cyclists.

A small group of pioneering motorists formed the Automobile Club of Western Australia, to lobby the State Government and local Councils for improved road conditions. New industries rose up to support the growing number of motorists, while farriers and stable hands found themselves increasingly out of work.

Visit the Museum of Perth to learn more about these key identities who helped to shape our city at the turn of the century, and to see our fascinating collection of photographs and memorabilia as well as a 1905 De Dion Bouton Motor Car. When: 21 February 2019 - 21 June 2019

Where: Victoria Park Library

Where: Atlas Building 8-10 The Esplanade, Perth

Book: Free but bookings essential: contact the library.

For more information visit www.fromhoovestohighways.com

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