Local
PAGE 2 – © Kiwi Enterprises (WA) P/L as the Trustee of the Newland Family Trust t/as The Valley Reporter
Community Contacts Roleystone Badminton Club Trudie 9397 6920 Roleystone Hall Tues 9.15-11am, Wed 7.30-9.30pm Roleystone Girls’ Brigade Yvonne 9397 5153 RK Snr Cricket Club Graham Fuller (Pres) 0400 195 061 RK Jnr Cricket Club Donna 0402 221 448, Cathy 9397 5942, in2cricket Jnrs 5-9yrs Mike 0448 878 257 Roleystone Jnr Football Club Sean Ashby (Pres) 9496 1421 Roleystone Snr Football Club Sean Kenworthy (Pres) 0407 768 020, Email: president@roleystonessfc.org.au Roleystone Gymnastics Melanie Berson (Pres) 0437 057 642, Email: roleystone@gymnastics.org.au. Phone (Gym) 9496 1484 Roleystone Women’s Hockey Club Sue 9398 7426, Helen 9397 5939 / 0438 923 477 Roleystone Tee-Ball & Baseball Club Inc. Craig Edmonds (Pres) 0409 114 683, Sandy (Reg) 0419 875 277 Organic Growers Assoc. meets 2nd Wed of the mth Lisa 9399 2312 Roleystone Redback’s Little Athletics Club Boys & Girls U6-U17’s Ph: Sarah 0408 959 436 or Alyce 0430 835 047 Roleystone Community Church 1 Croyden Rd Roleystone Minister David Bardsley Wk: 9397 5955 Hm: 9397 9303 Roleystone Schools P&C Amy Boughton (Sec) 9397 5559 1st Roleystone Scout Grp Karragullen Hall Joanne Meuli 9496 0290 St Christopher’s Anglican Church 9293 8273 Child Health Nurse Thurs & Fri by appointment 9397 5813 Kalamunda District Bridge Club Weekly Day & Evening Sessions, Contact Andy Leal 9291 6451 or email: kdclub@bigpond.com Roleystone Gumnut Playgroup Kym Graham (Reg) 9397 9158 Alcoholics Anonymous Meet every Sat at 7pm 9325 3566 Australian Sewing Guild Southern Hills Neighbourhood Grp meet 2nd Sun of the mth, Karen Anderson 9354 7806 Patchwork Quilting Friendship Days Lyn 9397 5207 The Rivercare Group Pat Hart 9496 1634 The House of Bamboo Carol 9397 7679 City of Armadale - Roleystone Ward Councillors Pat Hart 9496 1634, pathart1@bigpond.com Caroline Wielinga 0488 900 307, Cr.CWielinga@armadale.wa.gov.au Roleystone Netball Club Vanessa Mason (Pres), Amy Boughton (Reg) 9397 5559 and Diane Bunten (Sec) 0404 012 462 Roleystone & Districts Basketball Chris Webb 0414 166 401, Kirk Allnutt 0423 433 449 Training @ Roleystone Basketball Crts Fri 5pm Darling Range Wildlife Shelter 9394 0885 Armadale Toastmasters meets every Tues 6.30pm Armadale PS Peter Law 0408 936 623, email: peter_law56@hotmail.com Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre 9291 3900 Kanyana provides advice & assistance 24hrs a day, 7 days a week DEC’s Department of Environment and Conservation WildCare Hotline 9474 9055. The WildCare telephone hotline operates 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, diverting to after hours numbers at nights & weekends, to provide immediate assistance Roleystone Guides Suellen Mackay 9496 1375 Zumba Thurs 7-8pm held at the Roleystone Neighbourhood Family Centre, Anne Marie 9397 7005 Landscape Painting Tues 6.30-9.30pm Ian 9496 0034 Roleystone Lawn Bowls Gerry Chapman (Pres) 9397 5730 ISADD Intervention Services for Autism & Development Delay, Darryl Cooper 9397 5970 Kelmscott History Group meet at the Congregational Church Rundle St Kelmscott, Colleen 9496 1817 National Seniors Armadale Branch meet on the 1st Thurs of the mth RSL Hall Commerce Ave Armadale 10-12noon. Lots of interesting speakers all old & new members welcome.Ph: 9397 5880, 9390 2230 Hants & Dorset Social Club Pearl Sibley 9496 1243 Cat Sterilisation Society 9397 5062 9-4pm Mon-Wed Parents Without Partners Foothills Branch, Weekly Activities organised, enquiries call Greg 0402 252 230, Marylena 0422 108 711
Editorial
YOUR Region. YOUR Magazine. YOUR Valley Reporter. Fiona Newland – EDITOR/PUBLISHER As you can see from the cover of this month’s magazine, the latest Valley Reporter is all to do with SPRING! The fine weather has finally begun to arrive, so why not get into the great outdoors and enjoy some of the walks planned for around our area, or soak up the sunshine at one of the Araluen Botanic Park’s School Activities with the children. There should be no excuses, there’s something for everyone to do out in the nature. Don’t forget, Christmas is just around the corner, and The Valley Reporter has some great Christmas gift ideas inside this bumper issue for you to consider. Make sure you mark down St Christopher’s Christmas Fair on Saturday 25th of November in your calendar. There will be plenty of home-made goodies on offer at the stalls for those keen to grab a bargain. Don’t forget that September is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to coincide with this, there are some fantastic fundraising events to look out for
in your neighbourhood. Please show your support and give generously. Inside this issue you’ll see some local accomplishments that are sure to inspire and motivate you. Local artist, illustrator and author Katy Jiang has just self-published her own illustrated children’s book, and has plans to publish more in the future. Read about her story on page 9. If you are thinking of updating your current motor vehicle, or just want some friendly words of advise, then you’re sure to find what you’re looking for from Ian Owen’s friendly and honest team at Range Ford Maddington. Turn to page 13 for his contact details. Our Roley Riders have been at it again at the Rainbow Riding School, so make sure you get a chance to read about all of their successes and farewells on page 26 and 27. This issue sees some new advertising faces coming to The Valley Reporter, including Carly Storey for Beginner Guitar Lessons, Genesis in the Hills
Deadline
for all articles, pictures and advertising for “The Valley Reporter’s” next issue is set for no later than 12 noon on Thursday 13 October Delivered at your door 3rd WEEK of Every Month Issue dates: 20 October 17 November 15 December 19 January
Vegetarian Restaurant and Café, Rosharne’s Unique Giftware, Darling Range Tree Services, Grime Scene Clean, Armadale Mower World, Pure Water Systems and CliniCare Hearing Solutions, who are now offering their services at Roleystone Family Medical Centre. Please show your support to them, and remember to shop smart, by shopping local. For all those who are still unaware, the Valley Reporter is very excited about our expansion into the online world, which will allow our valued readers to still enjoy reading our issues even if they miss their copy or get a wet and soggy magazine. Please log onto our website for the current and past issues if you feel like it!
23 Wygonda Road Roleystone WA 6111
FAX 9397 5136
PHONE 0400 428 119
SHOP LOCAL
Disclaimer “Subject to any rights and remedies available under the law of any State or Territory of Australia or the provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974 which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified, the publisher: (a) does not provide any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in any printed material published; (b) excludes all liability for any misrepresentation which may arise out of the publication of any printed material; (c) shall have the right to refuse or cancel any printed material.” Please remember the opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect those of The Valley Reporter.
@
fngrafix@ozemail.com.au
WEBSITE
check out www.thevalleyreporter.com.au