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Preston Press
Donnybrook & Balingup Community News
On-line at www.donnybrook.crc.net.au/pp
MAY 2015
Anzac Legend Lives On
HONOURING THE ANZACS IN
BALINGUP
A sense of unity and appreciation humbled
the crowd that stood in silence on
Saturday, reflecting on those who
have served and died for our
nation’s freedom. Hundreds
gathered at the Donnybrook
War Memorial to commemorate the Anzac centenary.
Veteran Arthur Scanlan led
the march down the main street
followed by RSL members,
community service organisations,
local Schools and Scouts. Recognition was given to all men, women
and animals that have fought for
our country. People of all ages
assembled to commemorate 100
years since the landing of Gallipoli
and to demonstrate how the legacy
of the Anzac spirit lives on.
Guest Speaker Chris Sharp spoke
of his Uncle Frederick Kirsch who
had left his farm in Thomson Brook
to enlist in the army at 16 years
as Trooper 141. After two years
at Guildford he signed up for the
10th Light Horse Regiment, embarking at Fremantle on His Majesty’s
Transport Mashobra on 8 February,
1915. On 7 of August 1915 at the
age of 19, Frederick was killed in
action in Gallipoli during the
battle of Chunick Bair against
the Ottoman Empire.
The ceremony was then followed
with the laying of the wreaths,
the Last Post as well as the
Australian and New Zealand
National Anthem. Everyone was
then invited to enjoy a sausage
sizzle provided by the Lions
Club in the memorial gardens
accompanied by the sound of
the Salvation Army Brass Band.
Eliza Miller
The Balingup Anzac Service started
off at Birdwood Park Avenue of
Honor with stories of soldiers
from this district who lost their
lives in their duty to the country.
At 10.30am 100 marchers
gathered at Birdwood
Bridge for the march to
the War Memorial in the
centre of town, Marshalled by
Pat Scallon and led by Ken Walker
from Newlands representing the
Lighthorse Brigade.
Another 100 people stood to attention as the marchers arrived at the
Memorial Service that was conducted by Bill Gardner. Balingup School
Children read out 54 names of those
service men from this district who
lost their lives and Angus Christenson recited a poem of the landing
at Gallipoli. Wreaths were laid and
songs sung in great appreciation
of the service men and women at
this 100 year remembrance of the
sacrifice made for their country.
Visitors enjoyed a ‘billie tea’ put
on by the Balingup Lions Club.
Thank you to the CWA ladies who
produced 14 wreaths, Jill Duncan
for the organ accompaniment and
Russell Price for the
sound system.
Noelene King
Photos: Wreath at the
Donnybrook service; Light
Horseman, Ken Walker,
leads the Balingup procession through the Avenue
of Honour; Jesse Everett
handing out programs
in Donnybrook, and Bill
Gardner at the microphone.
Photos by Eliza Miller and
Brian Vanallen.
More on page 7
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INSIDE:
p3: 2015 Apple Festival
p9: Field Day’s huge crowds
p23: What’s on in May and June?
p25: Basketball round-up
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Reporters: Pamela Harrison, Eliza Miller, Sue Dennis
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The fantastic ‘Food Sensations via Video Conference’
starts again at Donnybrook CRC on 7 May at 11am.
These fun workshops on nutrition run for four Thursdays
from 11am to 1pm and cover issues such as diabetes,
how to read food labels and cooking food that is both
healthy and delicious. To book a place or for more
information please call the CRC on 97312177.
BASIC COMPUTER HELP FOR BEGINNERS.
Do you want basic help using computers and internet?
Volunteer staff member Alice will be available at the
Donnybrook Resource Centre on Monday and Friday
between 10am and 4pm to answer questions and
assist with computer and internet use such as Word,
email, Google, Facebook, Skype and so on.
This help is free, but as the demand for the service is
unknown, a half hour is the limit if others are waiting.
Please call 9731 2177 to make an appointment.
Donnybrook Arts and Craft Group
The Donnybrook Arts and Craft Recipe Book was
launched at the recent Apple Festival and is available
from the Visitor Centre. This book is a treasure trove of
family favourite recipes and cooking tips. It is selling
like hot cakes, so get your copy while stocks last.
We are now opening on the last Sunday in every
month from 2pm for a Sunday Crafternoon, starting
on Sunday 24 May. Members and non-members are
welcome to come along, bring with you a handiwork
project you are working on and join in the camaraderie and sharing of skills and tips. Or just come for the
tea and chat in the blue Guide Hall on the corner of
Ramsay Terrace and Marmion Street.
Come along to the Balingup Art and Craft Affair
on Saturday 9 May and see many of our members,
Donnybrook artisans, displaying and demonstrating
their skills and creativity in the boutiques and small
shops in Balingup. This is a great opportunity to find
the ideal Mother’s Day gift.
We will be running more workshops in the coming
months. Watch this space in future editions of the
Preston Press for more information.
Robin Inkpen, President. 9731 2874
MEETING ROOM HIRE
The Donnybrook CRC has a meeting room that can be
hired out at $15/ hr or $40/day. Community groups that
become CRC members can get an even better rate.
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Photo: Kathryn Knoll
of the CWA, displays
her 1st prize winning
plain scones in the
produce tent at the
Apple Festival.
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Donnybrook was blessed with beautiful weather
over the Easter Weekend making it a
perfect setting for the Donnybrook Apple
Festival – Harvest and Arts 2015.
After many months of preparation Satur- day
morning was the perfect sight for the
committee, volunteers and vendors alike; a line
of people buzzing at the front gate and
ready to get in! Our amazing ladies and
gents in the ticket booth raced people
through but there was a line nearly to the
main road with people chilling out
under the gum trees and listening to
our wonderful buskers and entertainers outside the gate.
Overall the event was a great success
in the eyes of the committee and from
much of the feedback received by
the general public and vendors. This
year the oval was jam packed. There
was literally no more room for any
late bookings, which was music to stall
organiser and secretary Samantha
Dixon’s ears. “The plan was to look
at building the quality and variety of
stalls for this year. There is still more
work to be done, as it should be every
year, but we were thrilled by the
reception from our food and non-food vendors. There
are lessons learnt here as well, and all feedback has
been constructive; at the end of the day we want to make
the festival something that the town will always feel proud
and excited to be involved in!”
The final figures for the event are very
pleasing for the committee as it is just above
last
year’s numbers – 8000 people through
the
gates. Figures for the festival
on
average sit between 7000 and
9000 patrons. As there were
visible changes to the Festival it
CWA LOOKS LIVELY!
As the revitalised Donnybrook Branch of
the CWA moves towards celebrating its
first birthday it is time to reflect on the
many achievements and fun activities that
have been enjoyed in the past 12 months.
The group has played host to a number of handson workshops where members and invited guests
have learnt fundamentals of women’s self-defence,
photography, African drumming, singing, soap making,
preserving and various traditional handicrafts such as
knitting, crocheting and card making, to mention a few.
The CWA made a big splash at the recent Donnybrook
Harvest and Arts festival by cooking up and selling
hundreds of homemade apple slices as well as holding
a cooking competition, which will hopefully become an
ongoing annual event where locals can compete for
bragging rights on old and new family recipes.
The local community is also enjoying the fruits of this
AT THE APPLE FESTIVAL
was great to get such positive support, and for this
year that’s all the committee was aiming for. Next
year is a different story – onwards and upwards!
One main concern that the committee has experienced is although we were lucky enough to have
a few young people to come out and help over
the weekend – everyone worked themselves
ragged with the set-up, the event itself and then
the pack-down. The committee is in desperate
need of more helpers, volunteers, and even
more committee members. Every little
bit helps, even if it’s an hour or two
here or there. We will be advertising
our AGM shortly so please feel free to
contact the committee or come along
to the AGM to have a chat about how
you can help this community event.
Back onto a bright note - Next year’s
planning is already underway with a
shifted focus on bringing on board
more exhibitors; for example the
Blacksmith Forgery went down a treat
with everyone, as well as the amazing
crew from the RRAWA birds of prey
exhibition who were amazed at the
support and interest from the crowd
both days. This, and growing the Art
Exhibition with a few exciting extras
next year will be sure to keep people
coming back for more!
All in all the committee hopes that it has
made the town proud, that everyone enjoyed
coming along to the festival, and we look
forward to working together with all the
different stakeholders in the event next
year!
Apple Festival Committee
Photos: Top to bottom: Apple Festival
committee, day one and dog tired; talented
entertainer, Elise Payne; one lone fruit-grower in the parade.
talented group of ladies who have been
providing catering and support at local
emergencies, events and private functions.
The branch supports the local Women’s
shelter in Bunbury, local families in need,
the Sir James Mitchell education fund and
is currently raising funds to renovate the
kitchen at the hall.
The local members range in age from their 20’s to 90’s
with every member having something different and
interesting to add to the group.
The group meets 7pm every second Tuesday evening and
10am alternate Thursday mornings. The next meetings will
be Tuesday 5 May at 7pm and 10am Thursday 15 May
at 10am – at the CWA Hall, 2 Bentley St Donnybrook.
Ladies interested in joining can contact Carolyn Hayes
chayes@lowdenridge.com.au or 9732 1605.
Photo: Emily, right, as catering manager, was key to managing the production of the Apple slices.
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Local Arts Scene
TOP EXHIBITION NOT TO BE MISSED!
Balingup Artist Douglas Chambers is to have a major Survey
Exhibition of his art works to be held at the Bunbury Regional
Email your contributions to
Art Galleries, 44 Wittenoom St Bunbury.
prestonpress@westnet.com.au
His Exhibition, entitled “Unfinished Business” will run from 18
April until 24 May 2015 at the Galleries and will be open every day
10:00am to 4:00pm.
Entry is free. There is a lift on the ground floor of the Galleries to
enable disability and wheelchair access and also a stairway to the
Chapel Gallery.
The curator, Catherine Czerw, will be holding a Floor talk on the Exhibition,
Sunday 3 May, 2 to 3pm. School talks on the Exhibition are also being held
on Monday 4 May at the Galleries. Please book for these talks by ringing
the Bunbury Art Galleries on 9792 7321.
The Exhibition will provide a unique opportunity for visiting public to see
a selection of Douglas’ paintings and drawings created over the past 25
years. Douglas Chambers is one of Western Australia’s most respected
and senior Artists. He was born in London and is a graduate of the Royal
College of Art. Douglas turned 80 in March 2015 and his vast experience
as a professional artist spans the decades.
Douglas’ work is described as bringing together ‘his fascination with
mythology, personal history and the cyclical patterns of nature’. His
pictures are very accessible and describe many personal themes; of
London in the Blitz, Mythology and the Goddesses, and of Nature, as in
his most recent images of the Bees.
“Unfinished Business” is a Life Giving Exhibition of art from the head to
the heart. Not to be missed.
Photos: top to bottom: Winter; Spring; Doug Chambers exhibition opening:
Exhibition curator Catherine Czerw; artwork lenders Jude Brazendale and her
partner John; and the guest of honour and subject of the exhibition, the artist
Douglas Chambers.
Balingup Patches and Craft Group News
On Saturday 18 April the Balingup Patches and Craft group held a
Quilt Exhibition in the town hall, Jayes Road Balingup, as part of the
Balingup Small Farm Field Day, with members arriving at 7.30am to
hang all the quilts. It was a very busy time for everyone.
Over 70 beautiful quilts were on display. The majority of these were
provided by members of the Balingup group, with some from Bridgetown and Donnybrook quilters. There was a vast array of styles and
colours. Visitors to the display were very impressed with the work on
display. The viewer’s choice award was won by Jillian Plester for her
quilt ‘Walk in my Garden’ - a beautiful art quilt.
The quilters were kept very busy providing refreshments for viewers or
those who just wanted somewhere quite to sit and chat and enjoy a cuppa.
On display also was the travelling suitcase from the WA Quilters Association. These are small quilts and the theme was ‘vessel’. There were
some very interesting interpretations of ‘vessel’.
Photo: Jillian Plester with her quilt ‘Walk in my Garden’. JK
CAN WA's Plan to Boost Skills Development
New research has found that 90% of people surveyed in Local Government believe there needs to be more specific training and professional
development in the areas of arts and cultural planning and creative
community engagement.
A report into Arts and Culture in WA Local Government produced by
CAN WA and the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA also found that
90% of respondents believe that arts and culture plays a significant
role in the community, however, only 13% of councils have an overarching strategy or plan for arts and culture.
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WANTED
Would like to invite you to our Annual
Supper, Dinner and Matinee Shows at the
Big Apple Theatre, 186 Grist Rd, Donnybrook
NORMA LEIGH NURSING HOME
A Comedy written by Jo Hamlet
Directed by Sandra Scaffidi
Friday 22 May: Dinner (3 course meal) $55 per head
Doors Open 6pm. Dinner starts 6.30pm. BYO
Saturday 23 May: Dinner (3 course meal) $55 per head
Doors Open 6pm. Dinner starts 6.30pm. BYO
Friday 29 May: Supper $27 per head
Doors Open 7.30pm. Show starts 8.00pm. BYO
Saturday 30 May: Dinner (3 course meal) $55 per head
Doors Open 6pm. Dinner starts 6.30pm. BYO
Sunday 31 May: Matinee (Afternoon Tea) $23 per head.
Doors Open 1.30pm. Show starts 2.00pm.
Tickets from Donnybrook Newsagency
97311059 EFTPOS available
(no door sales)
We are a not-for-profit Troupe. Sorry no concessions.
Enquiries please phone 9731 1236.
Unwanted sheet music in any condition,
for recycling art project. 9731 1605
Bunbury Repertory Club production
A Lover’s Concerto
8 pm Friday 1, Saturday 2, Friday 8 and Saturday 9
May
Matinees: 2 pm Sunday 3 and Sunday 10 May
Little Theatre Pratt Road Eaton
Tickets: trybooking.com/GQQI Adults $25,
Concession $20.
Tickets at door (cash only if any available)
Two great music events in Manjimup on Saturday May 2
Both events will be held at the Four Aces Bar, Manjimup Hotel.
A concert with the Dave Johnson Trio in the evening
and a harmony singing workshop/bluegrass jam in the
afternoon!
Harmony Singing Workshop in
the afternoon. 2 – 4 pm
with Dave Johnson. Have you
always wanted to know how to
pitch a harmony when others
are singing the melody line
.. and felt a tad envious
of those who can just “do
it”?
Dave is planning the
session so that the first
part of the workshop
will focus on a few
well loved bluegrass
songs to give people
plenty of opportunity to “play” with
3rds and 5ths. The
second part of the
workshop will still
be vocally focused but those who have brought their
instruments can jam.
To Book for workshop http://www.trybooking.com/
HLZR
Evening Concert....6.30 for a 7 o’clock start.
Dave has earned a strong reputation as an accomplished song smith and great exponent of the mandolin
and tenor guitar. He has toured extensively through
Europe with fellow Australian singer songwriter CARUS.
http://www.trybooking.com/131135 or cash only and
no phone bookings at the Manjimup Visitors” Centre.
$20 Concert, $20 Workshop, $30 Combined ticket
$25 Concert at the door
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Autumn Festival of Country Gardens
We have five new gardens which is something of a
record for Autumn.
Friday 1 May. Hillview Garden Centre in Bridgetown
hosts the Festival Centre from today and through the
weekend with a map display and programs. We have
a special excursion to the Northcliffe fireground meeting at the Northcliffe Visitor Centre at 1.15 pm.
On Saturday 2 May Chrissy Sharp will do a GVTP
Walk starting at 9.30 am.
From 2 to 4 pm there will be an Autumn-inspired
accessories display and styling workshop at Badgers
House at Ford House. From 6 pm the Emporium Bistro in
Bridgetown will be open with an Autumn themed menu
- Roger and Toni have their garden in the Festival,
Trott’s Cottage.
The gardens open from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday 2
and Sunday 3 May are:
Donnybrook: Stannard’s garden: Woodfield
Balingup: Montaza Park,
Bridgetown: Maranup Ford, Trott’s Cottage, Ford
House, The Terraces, Sunnyhurst, Rokewood, Hakuna
Matata and Lostwithiel
Manjimup: Quince Honey
Pemberton: Lakeside Garden, Wherelse
Check out the Festival website: http://www.countrygardens-australia.com
National Broadband
Network
coming to Donnybrook
Homes and businesses in South
West are a step closer to getting
the National Broadband Network,
with additional construction to
commence on the network in the third quarter of 2016.
The Member for Forrest Nola Marino today welcomed
the release by NBN Co of a quarterly national roll-out
plan to September 2016, which will see approximately 55,000 premises connected to the NBN by means of
fixed line technology and an additional 3,320 premises getting access via wireless technology throughout
the South West.
“I have long been advocating for better broadband
sooner in the South West” Mrs Marino said. “This rollout plan will provide greater certainty for homes and
businesses as they prepare for super-fast broadband
services.”
“The NBN will deliver Internet access that’s fast, reliable
and affordable,” Mrs Marino said. “Better broadband
will transform the way homes and businesses communicate, do business and access online services.”
A total of 1,400 premises in Donnybrook will be
connected by fixed line to the NBN according to the
roll out announced today.
“This is a great result for Donnybrook, which will now
see a lot more people accessing the NBN much faster
than previously thought” Mrs Marino said.
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Shire Shorts
Reminding us of our responsibilities on the roads
Shoppers and residents were reminded to take care
on the roads over the Easter and school holiday break.
On Saturday 28 March, during the peak shopping time,
community volunteers arrived in their brightly coloured
life-saving vehicles and parked up to participate in the
Blessing of the Roads.
This event aims to:
Create awareness for road users to exercise courtesy,
care and common sense when travelling on the roads
during the Easter weekend.
Remember the family and friends of those who have
died or been seriously injured in road crashes and
provide an opportunity for them to encourage others
to be more road safety aware.
Recognise the dedication and efforts of those, both full
time and volunteers, who work towards reducing road
trauma in Western Australia.
Long term community volunteer Gwendoline Nidd
reminded us all to consider the trauma involved in road
accidents to family members and the community at
large. “We all have a shared responsibility to keep our
roads safe and we all must accept this responsibility.”
Through a detailed account of the Road Trauma day
run for Year Ten students at Donnybrook District High
School she brought to our attention the reality of road
accidents within the Donnybrook Balingup community.
Gwendoline appealed to the community by stating
“Governments can legislate, we can build safer roads,
police can enforce laws, we can buy safer cars and
road safety groups can educate, but unless, we the
community members, make road safety our personal
goal, we will continue to have families suffer the grief
associated with the loss of life from car crashes.”
Local Priests added strength to the message of road
safety through prayer, “Give all road users a sense of
responsibility toward others; that they may at all times
show care, courtesy and consideration for others.”
Councillors Anne Mitchell and Cr. Angelo Logiudice
called on us to: be responsible for our actions when
using the roads, turn off our mobile phone before
driving, travel at a safe speed, belt up, if you are drinking arrange a skipper, and take a break when driving
long distances. The inhabitants of the brightly coloured
life-saving vehicles were showered with thanks for all
that they do and admired for their dedication, as they
drove away back to their homes awaiting the next call
to action.
Photo: Gwendoline Nidd addresses those assembled.
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THE DONNYBROOK DAWN SERVICE
How heart warming to see rugged up young mums with toddlers snuggled under a blanket and in pushers, children (with a few yawns) ranging in ages up to teenagers, and adults up to the very elderly in what was a very
chilly dark early morning. All there to say thank you, remember those who never came home and in the hush of
the dark, listen to the mournful sounds of the Last Post. The beautiful sounds of the two Pipers so clear in the crisp
air was spine tingling. Each and every person deep in their own thoughts, remembering relatives, mates who died
alongside, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
PH
Photo: Pipers Lachlan Reid (L) and Jarrah Tinker at Dawn Serivce; Balingup PS Students, L – R Katie Guest, Yali Harris & Stephanie Aldridge;
Veteran Arthur Scanlan leading the Donnybrook March. Below, panorama of the Donnybrook Anzac Service. Photos by PH, BvA and EM.
Keeping the Autumn Blues at Bay
Who would have guessed that we would spend the
first week of the school holidays running in and out
between showers and the second week looking for our
sunscreen and hats? Well it did not stop us from having
fun during the School Holiday activities.
After the thrill of the rides, and collection of goodies and prizes, at the Apple
Festival we embarked on creating whatever we could imagine with recycled
material at the ‘Loose Parts Play’ held
at Donnybrook and Balingup. There
were many moments of wonder at the
possibilities, and laughter from the thrill
of competing against each other in the
abstract obstacle course. We now know how much fun it
can be to empty the recycling bin and use things in other
ways all with a bit of creative flair.
Donnybrook children were treated to a casual stroll
along the Preston River banks and inspired by Debbie
Brace, Shire of Donnybrook Balingup Environmental
Officer to take a good look at the plants and animals.
Rubbish was collected, weeds identified and plans were
made to help the native species flourish. This, combined
with the Nature Walk in the beautiful Golden Valley
Tree Park in Balingup, gave us the chance to breathe in
the fresh air of autumn.
A ‘Story Stuff’ adventure, was held in Donnybrook and
Balingup where the children were led into another
world and then created finger painting masterpieces
or monster crocodiles to hang on mums
clothes lines when they got home.
The Donnybrook Recreation Centre was
another favourite haunt for our group of
school holiday program participants, with
soccer and swimming skill development
and a little bit of fun and games thrown in.
An appearance from the fabulous and
famous Mr Rick Greaves at VC Mitchell
Park, who put us through our paces and taught us a
trick or two with a footy. We finished the week with a
pool party for all, and the Balingup Small Farm Field
day on Saturday 18 April. Phew, I think going back
to school was a rest for us all though I can’t wait to get
started on the next round of school holiday fun and
adventure. I hope I see you there. Helen Gamble
Photo: Lilly Dickson and her younger brother sailing the seas
on their boat at Loose Parts Play.
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Selling a BlueScope - Pioneer Water Tank and Davey water
pump
Tank has been unused since installation, new condition. Would
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Photo: Enjoying the SFFD. The usual suspects, Rae McPherson,
Roz Benson, Laurie Capill and Dave Fawcett. SD
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25th year of the Balingup
Small Farm Field Day
A Great Balingup Day Out
A perfect autumn day heralded the 25th Balingup
Small Farm Field Day. The crowds flocked to the
event, taking advantage of stalls and activities that
showcased all aspects of small farming and locally
produced foods and crafts.
There were interesting talks on local wetland birds,
composting, native bees and the joys and trials of
being a small farmer; all were informative and well
attended. By the brook, the sheep dog demonstrations
and duck wrangling were enjoyed by all the family.
There were lots of opportunities for visitors to ask for
advice and information from the many experts and
specialised stallholders who were there to offer their
skills, merchandise and experience to the small farmer
and gardener.
Kids had plenty to get involved in on the day with lots of
free activities, including animal rides, rock wall climbing,
and a variety of farm animals to pet and wonder at,
as well as getting down to it in the Kids Kitchen, making
felt, and acting up at the circus workshops.
Throughout the day there was a smorgasbord of
home-grown stage acts for everyone to enjoy, with
local singers and songwriters, bush poetry and the
varied stunts and antics of the community circus. Lots of
people took the time to sit and enjoy the sun and take
a rest while being entertained.
“We are really pleased with the amount of people
attending this year. There were far more than usual.
We guess approximately 14,000 visitors came on the
day,” said long-term SFFD committee member Trevor
Payne. “Everyone I spoke to said that they’d had a
great day.”
The community of Balingup will be very pleased with
that, with about 75% of community members involved in
staging the event. All proceeds go back into community
projects. In July, community groups can apply to the Small
Farm Field Day Trust for a grant for their projects.
Sue Dennis
Photos: clockwise from top left, local entertainers: Kye
Murray and Grace Armstrong, and Sue, Dave and Carolyn of
‘Tinkers’Alley’; Sheep Dog Duck Trials; the Community Circus;
Bridgetown Alpaca breeder Paul Murphy;
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Peter
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For further information or to make a booking please
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DONNYBROOK
DENTAL SURGERY
Dr Amani Ryan BDS (Syd) & Associates
• General Dental Care • Teen Dental Voucher
• HICAPS available • Cosmetic Dentistry
• Implants • Veteran Affairs • Dentures
• Wisdom Teeth
• Pensioner Health Card Scheme (conditions apply)
Now open most Saturdays and late evenings by appointment
Monday-Friday (8.00am to 5.00pm)
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Donnybrook
PODIATRIST
Paul Coles (B.Sc. - Podiatry)
Greater Bunbury Medical Centre
14-16 Vasse St Bunbury WA 6230
Ph: 97261997 Mob: 0427877418
Custom Orthotics for foot pain
Problem and ingrown toenails
Corns and callus
Sore arches, ankles, knees, backs
Diabetic circulation assessments
Appointments available
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gift-ware for the
month of May.
Don’t forget
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Ph: 9731 1059 Fax: 9731 2369
Email: donnybrooknews@westnet.com.au
Shop 1-3, 88 Southwest Hwy
Donnybrook WA 6239
Angela Murphy 0438 310 315
Branch Manager
Property Consultants:
Andrea Brown 0413 154 100
John Pitman 0429882 224
Zara Shorter 9731 6269
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new and reconditioned PCs and laptops
back-ups and data recovery
virus removal, sales and repairs
IT support.
We also sell sports shoes
9731 2513
Shop 4, 88 South Western Hwy, Donnybrook
ROBISE CONTRACTORS
Registered Builder
Renovations & Additions Specialist
We can design and draw up your ideas
or advise on the best solution for you.
Phone: Rob Hodsdon 9731 8209 or
Email: robise@bordernet.com.au
Souwest Glass Service
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BUILDER -RB 9800
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24hr emergency glass repairs
Shower Screens
Mirrors
Leadlights
Wood fire glass
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• Building and Construction
• Residential/Commercial
• House Inspections
0458 252 741
Ph: (08) 9764 3663 stevehawkins@westnet.com.au
Mob: 0428 953 753 www.souwestglass.com.au
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gift boxes - wine baskets - choc delights
gourmet baskets - tea baskets - mini baskets
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ALL CONSULTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
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Tel: 08 9731 1315 / 0438 957 646
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Home Loans
Commercial Loans
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Credit rep. Number 459001
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Email: brian.stevenson@wyegroup.net
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We cover ALL aspects of domestic and
light commercial electrical installations.
Fully equipped workshop for
repairs to all types of bikes.
We can pick up and drop off your bike from
Donnybrook, Dardanup, Boyanup and surrounds.
Or call to visit the bike shop.
Fully insured with Safety and Quality of work
being principle values in our business.
We do inspection testing & reporting associated with
electrical installation fixed wiring for insurance purposes.
We are an owner-operated business so you deal directly
with Brian who is competent, safety focused, has a strong
work ethos.
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Phone Barrie: 0427 214 217
Clearance - Bargain Prices
LED light globes available to suit most
standard household fittings (while stocks last).
Barrie and Sherry Thomas
Phone: 0427 214 217 / 0447 337 117
Email: EasyLED@bigpond.com
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JACK IS OUTWARD BOUND
Jack Benson will soon be undertaking an Outward
Bound course in the Walpole area, thanks to the Balingup Lions Club. As part of the Club’s commitment to
supporting youth activities in the Balingup area, the
Club raised funds for a local young person to attend
the course and Jack was chosen.
Jack will be testing himself in the Outward Bound Navigator course, a personal development experience full
of adventure, wilderness, new friends and fun, while
discovering and developing his potential.
The course runs for 12 days, during which time he
will explore wilderness regions in the southwest, while
working together with others to achieve goals.
Photo - Lions President Carol Bullard and member Iain
Massey congratulate Jack.
A community is only as
strong as its people.
MASSAGE & EMMETT THERAPIST
Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings
Donnybrook Chiropractic Clinic, 3/25 South West Hwy
OPEN Night, Support your community
Your community relies on local volunteers to help
keep this vital service running. You can give back
and make a real difference in your community.
CONTACT REBECCA
0408 572 302
TREATMENTS FOR STRESS, PAIN & DISCOMFORT
What: Donnybrook Sub Centre Open Night
Where: Bentley Street, Donnybrook
When: Wednesday May 13, 2015 | Time: 7pm to 8pm
RSVP: stjohndonnybrook@bigpond.com or 9731 1577
Refreshments provided
Accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
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MUMBALLUP
ORGANICS
Suppliers of Potting Mix,
Soil Conditioner,
Organic Manures,
Firewood.
Delivery to all areas
Donnybrook and surrounds.
Ask about our monthly specials.
Full range of bagged products.
Discounts on bulk loads.
Ph: Mark 0417 322 007
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HOUSE OF PERRI
9731 0044
Country Club Donnybrook and House of
Perri proudly present
‘Shades of Winter’
2015
Fashion parade and morning tea
fund-raiser for
Australia’s Biggest Cup of Tea.
Featuring Sally Young designs
Thursday 28 May
Doors open at 9.30 for a 10am start
Door Sales only
Raffles ,give-aways,
fun , food and fashion
More details available at House of Perri
www.redtailcabinetsanddesign.com
Terry Redman MLA
Member for Warren-Blackwood
Your local representative
in the Parliament of
Western Australia.
Please contact me if I can
assist you, your family
or community group.
PO Box 327
Denmark WA 6333
Ph: 08 9848 3171
Fax: 08 9848 1595
Freecall: 1800 644 811
terry.redman@mp.wa.gov.au
www.terryredman.com.au
Authorised by T Redman, 5/78 Strickland St Denmark WA 6333
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Community Diary
Arts & Crafts: At the Blue Guide Hall, Cnr Marmion
& Ramsay St. TUES: Visitors welcome to learn a new
craft or get back into craft work. Casual membership
$3.00 per visit. Spinning, Weaving, Pottery, Knitting
& Crocheting. WED: All welcome to learn and enjoy
the traditional craft of rug hooking. THURS: Mosaic
Madness. Craft day times are 10am – 2pm, BYO
lunch with tea, coffee & biscuits available. Pre-school
children are welcome if they are well supervised by
a parent. Contact: Robin 9731 2874, Yvonne 9732
1235 or Claire Connolly 9731 2927.
Argyle/Irishtown Bush Fire Brigade: Training 2nd
Sunday of the month - 9.00am at the Fire Shed in
Knights Rd, Argyle. Meetings bi-monthly on the 2nd
Sunday of the month at 11am at the Fire Shed, Knights
Rd, Argyle, in October, December, February and April.
Badminton Kirup: (Mixed) Thursdays, 7.30pm at Kirup
Hall. Call Anja 97641321.
Balingup Lions Club: meets every second Thursday of
the month at 7.00pm at the Community Centre, Balingup.
Balingup Patchwork and Craft Group, every Thursday in the Balingup Recreation Centre from 10am to
3pm. New members are most welcome. Tea and coffee
provided; BYO lunch. For further information contact
Pam 9764 1285 or Wendy Holmes 9764 1038.
Balingup Playgroup, Tuesdays 9.15 - 11.00 am at
Balingup Primary School. Please bring a piece of fruit
to share. Phone Rosie 97641781 for details.
Balingup Progress Association: Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month 7pm at the Community Centre opp
Balingup Tavern.
Balingup Valley Voices: We sing a wide range of
songs with an accomplished pianist. Join us on Tuesday
from 4-5pm at the Balingup Recreation Centre. $1/
week. Contact 9764 1080, Michael 9764 1242 or
Marjorie 9764 1331.
Balingup Writers meet between 9am and noon every
second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Interested?
Contact Jenny 9756 2085 or Tanya 9764 1274
Begonia Society of Donnybrook: meets 1.30 for 2pm
start on the 4th Saturday each month at the CWA Hall.
9731 1926 or 9731 0256. Bindi Yoga: runs during the school term Tues & Fri
mornings from 9:30-11am at the CWA opp the Shire
and Mon nights from 6-7:30pm at the Donnybrook
Library in the Seniors’ Room. Practising Dru Yoga, suitable for beginners, $10 per session. Contact Claire
Connolly on 9731 2927 / 0415 670 139 or email:
bindigreeneyes@hotmail.com
Blackwood Community Circus: Saturdays 10am
Balingup Recreation Centre. Adrian: 0458 056 306
Boot-scooting: at Donnybrook Masonic Hall. Mondays
10am and Thursdays 1pm. Beginners Wednesdays
7.30pm. Phone 9731 1018 for details.
Boyanup Farmers Market: Every 4th Sunday, of the
month except for Dec, 3rd Sunday. Phone: 0448 806 833.
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Child Health Clinic: D’brook, Monday & Thursday:
8.30am–3.30pm (by appointment only).Tuesday:
9am-3.30pm, Boyanup, Ph: 9731 5481 Group Sessions:
Postnatal, Positive Parenting, Parenting Toddlers, Sleep
Programme, Bedwetting advice. Immunisation Clinic: 3rd
Thursday of the month (by appointment) at the Donnybrook Child Health Clinic, 10 Allnutt Street, Donnybrook.
Contact Therese or Stephanie on 9731 0341.
Donnybrook Apple Festival Committee: Meetings
held every two weeks (usually on a Thursday – pending
committee work commitments) E: info@donnybrookapplefestival.com W: www.donnybrookapplefestival.
com P: 0400 224 158 (John Hayes)
Donnybrook Classic Auto Club. New members
welcome. Meetings 3rd Sunday of month 10am, Community Centre, Allnutt Street Donnybrook. 9731 0669.
Donnybrook Community Choir: Sings Wed
7-9pm
at Donnybrook Tennis Club. All welcome. Ph 9731 1605
Donnybrook Community Workshop (Men’s Shed
Aust): Tuesday night 6pm onwards BBQ & Projects.
Variety of projects to help with or do your own. Run by
Men’s Shed Australia as the Dbk Community W’shop
for Metal Working Projects. Old Shire Depot, Victory
Lane. Ph: 9731 1034.
Donnybrook CWA: Meets every second Thursday
10am to 12pm and alternate Tuesday evenings
7.30pm-9.30pm. Come along and meet other local
ladies and make new friends, learn a new skill, get
involved in the community and have some fun. New
members welcome. CWA Hall - 2 Bentley St Donnybrook. Contacts: Carolyn 0411 66 55 77/chayes@
lowdenridge.com.au, Karen 0427 211 008 karenmello@hotmail.com, Kathryn 0427 427 705 knollcando@westnet.com.au
Donnybrook Dance Academy: Jazz, Tap, Classical
and Acrobatic classes: Tue and Thur afternoons at
Memorial hall (from 3 1/2 years upwards). Contact:
Alison Delbridge 9731 2404
Donnybrook District High School P&C Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month 7.30pm at the
Dbk Community Library (except school holidays).
Contact Gwendoline Nidd (president) 9731
0396 or Box 152 Donnybrook 6239. Secretary,
donnybrookdhs.p.c@gmail.com
Donnybrook Football and Sporting Club:
Training Wednesday & Friday for Seniors,
Juniors: Tuesday & Thursday, V C Mitchell Park,
Marmion Street, Donnybrook Phone: 9731 1219
Club open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Donnybrook Historical Society: meets every third
Thursday of the month. Currently meeting 1.30pm on the
2nd Sunday of each month, at the museum. New members
welcome. Contact John Thomson on 9731 8264.
Donnybrook Horseman’s Club Trail Ride every 3rd
Sunday of month. New members welcome. Contact: Meg
9731 8208 or Sandy 9731 1961.
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Donnybrook Hospital Auxiliary: meets the last Friday
of the month in the library at the Dbk Hospital at
2pm. New members are most welcome. Contact:
Suzanne Priestly (President) 9731 1395 or Dawn
Simmons (Secretary) 9731 1313.
Donnybrook Ladies Bowls: Donnybrook Bowls: New
players welcome. Ladies play Thursdays 9.30am to
1pm. Contact: Ladies Captain Margaret Welsh on
97311245. Mixed scroungers Friday 4.00pm Contact
President Joe Betti on 97311630.
Donnybrook Ladies’ Golf 18 and 9-hole competitions, Wednesday each week. Names are to be in by
9.45am. All enquiries are welcome.
Donnybrook Masonic Lodge - meets 3rd Tues of each
month at 7.30 pm, Masonic Hall SW Hwy, Donnybrook,
except September (installation/changeover) 3rd Sat,
and June in recess.
Donnybrook Orchard Improvement Group (D.O.I.G.)
meets third Monday evening of each month at the Kirup
Tavern. New members welcome, further details contact
President Anthony Fullham 9761 1769 or afullham@
wn.com.au
Donnybrook Regional Tourism Association: If you
wish to join, contact Donnybrook Visitor Centre, 10am
to 4pm, Monday - Friday 9731 1720.
Donnybrook Station Market: Every 3rd Saturday of
the month in front of the Donnybrook Visitors Centre
from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. Phone Dave: 9731 1720
Donnybrook Tennis Club: Tuesday ladies tennis from
9am – call Dianne Da Re 97311206. Prof Jr coaching,
Sat am on hard courts from 8.30am, play is Saturday
afternoons,1.30pm start. Contact the Secretary - Felicity Graham 0427310230.
Donnybrook Theatre Troupe: is currently looking for
actors, directors, stage crew and anyone interested in
joining a theatre group. Please ring Sandy on 9731 1236.
Fruit West: 9368 3125
Gardening Club: meets at 2pm on the 2nd Thursday of
every month. Gardeners welcome. Specific information
contact the President, Helen Tuia on 9731 1773.
Gentle Gym: Tuesdays 9am, Dbk Library.
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate: Class time Tuesdays 5.30-7pm
at the Soldiers Memorial Hall. Contact Sensei Stuart
Atkinson on 9731 0519 or 0412 638 465.
Hard Court Hockey: Thursdays – Juniors 6.00pm,
Seniors 7.30 pm.
Kirup Playgroup: Friday morning 9.00 to 11.00 at
Kirup Primary School. $2/family, bring fruit to share.
Tea/coffee provided, Tammy Vitali 9731 6119
Lions Club of Donnybrook: 2nd and 4th Monday of
each month starting at 7.30pm at the Lions Den, Allnutt
St. President Clive Reid 0427 315 334. Secretary Tess
Leedham 9731 5334. New members welcome.
Mah Jong: Thursdays 7pm at the activity centre,
Preston Village, Sharp St. New members welcome.
Contact Vinna 9731 2453.
Meditation: Donnybrook. Weekly introductory meditation classes available, with ongoing support. No fees
charged. Call Loraine 9731 2571.
Origins Centre: Jayes Road, Balingup, Phone 9764
1109. Weekly practice sessions of Classical Mindfulness in the rotunda Mon-Thurs and 2nd weekend of
each month. Puja at 9am followed by potluck lunch at
12.30pm Wed.
Playgroup: Tues 9.00am-11.00am during school term
at Allnutt Community Centre (Child Health Nurse building). Contact Bronwyn Hodgson (Secretary) 0407 083
787
RSL: 1st Monday of the month, except June, which will
be the 2nd Monday. 7.00pm upstairs at Memorial
Hall, all welcome. Contact 9731 2757.
Scouts: 1st Donnybrook Scout Group. Open to boys
and girls, Cubs age 7-10 are now on Mondays 5-630
and Scouts are now Thursday 630-830. Contact
Debbie 97 312152.
Seniors Club (Donnybrook): Seniors Room, Dbk
Community Library. 1.30pm Tuesdays & Thursday
Carpet Bowls. 1.30pm Fridays Bingo & Quiz. Meeting:
2nd Friday of month. People over 50 welcome. 9731
0396.
SES: Donnybrook State Emergency Service trains
every second Monday, 7pm at the SES headquarters,
Bentley St. Volunteers and visitors welcome. Tel: 9731
6116 Mob: 0419 926 689.
Sisters of Ishtar Belly Dance: meets every Monday
at the CWA Hall, 6.30 – 7.30pm. $10 non-members.
Beginners Belly Dance: Check out our Facebook page
or call Nat 0422 323 040 or Nina 0423 298 771
South West Fruit Growers Ass’n: 2nd Tuesday Aug,
Oct, Dec, Feb, April, June. CWA Hall.
St John Ambulance: 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm at Ambulance Rooms, Bentley Street.
Story Time: Thursday and Friday 10.15am at the
library, during school terms. Ph 9731 0432.
Wellington Districts Pony Club holds its rallies one
Sunday a month at the Donnybrook Horseman’s Club
grounds in Frontino Rd, Donnybrook. Sec: 0466 494 690.
Writers Group: Fortnightly Fridays 2-4pm at Dbk
Community Library. New and established writers
welcome. Contact Jo on 9731 0483.
Yabberup Craft Group: meets Wednesdays of school
term, 10am-2pm at Yabberup Hall. Bring along craftwork. Contact Bev Giudice 9732 2062.
Are you a member of one of these groups? Please
check the listings and email the Preston Press if
anything needs to be changed.
Portuguese millipedes - how to stem the invasion
The Ag Dept has a website with some great pointers
on page 3 of the article. https://www.agric.wa.gov.
au/pest-insects/portuguese-millipedes
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DONNYBROOK FINANCE KEEPING YOU
INFORMED
How does an Offset Account work?
An offset account is a transaction account linked
to your home loan. Every dollar in your offset
account reduces the amount of interest you are
charged on your home loan, almost as if you
have paid it directly off the loan.
If you are a disciplined spender and stick well
to your budget, you would deposit all of your
salary into your offset account and pay your bills
using your credit card, rather than using your
transaction account. By using your credit card,
you are leaving funds in your offset transaction
account, which is decreasing the balance of your
loan.
Of course, the success of this strategy is dependant on being able to pay off your credit card in
full by the statement due date.
Call Debbie on 08 9731 8103
or Mobile 041 904 6861
Anytime debbie@donnybrookfinance.com.au
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ONE PATIENT MUM AND HER DAUGHTER
One mum wrote of her experiences for World Autism
Awareness Week. You can find her piece on standing
quietly at: https://dirtynakedandhappy.wordpress.
com/2015/03/03/i-stand-quietly-istandquietly/
Extract from website.
“I have had to learn to do these things quietly because
my daughter needs me to. She is seven; bright, super
funny, articulate, thoughtful and loving. She also has
autism spectrum disorder. If you saw her on a good
day, you’d maybe think she was a little shy and kooky.
You’d maybe wonder why I am letting her wear flipflops in the winter rain. You’ll never see her on a bad
day as she can’t leave the house.
She has severe sensory processing difficulties. A normal
day exhausts her and when she feels overwhelmed,
even a gentle voice trying to soothe her with loving
words can be too much to process, making her feel
crazy. She describes walking into a room of people as
“like staring at the sun”. She’s incredibly empathetic but
you may not realise as she feels her own and others’
emotions so deeply she can’t bear it, and so sometimes
she has to just shut down. Forget about a hug. She is
also desperately trying to come to terms with having
a hidden disability that few people can understand.
This is just one story among thousands of different
stories of autism, not everyone is like Rainman or like
my daughter. I know it’s no great piece of prose but
it’s from the heart. Thanks for reading: and I would
appreciate it if you could please share to help autism
awareness.”
Unique Mental Health Facility for Country People
On 15 April the Minister for Mental Health Helen
Morton, MLC, officially opened Blackwood River Clinic,
a unique, fully accredited and licensed private mental
health day hospital set in the beautiful serene rural
setting of the Blackwood River Valley in the South West
of Western Australia.
At the same time Barry House, MLC, President of the
Legislative Council and Member for the South West
Region, opened the equity of access accommodation
adjacent to the Clinic. Sky Lakes Retreat provides
Western Australians from the country, including from
rural and remote areas, the opportunity to access
these world class programs at Blackwood River Clinic.
Dr Stephen Proud, Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical
Director, said that the intensive therapy provided in
this peaceful environment assists patients to deal with
issues without the distractions normally found at home.
He said that the Clinic adopts a holistic approach and
blends psychotherapy with mindfulness, meditation,
creativity, yoga, nutrition education and exercise.
Patients are admitted for four-week programs that
treat depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD and drugs
and alcohol. Highly qualified mental health professionals include Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers,
Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists.
The Clinic also offers weekend programs that include
mindfulness, wellness and families and carers support
and respite.
Blackwood River Clinic was once a stately spacious
country home and has now been carefully transformed
into a day hospital that maintains a warm and homely
atmosphere. Dr Wally Moroz (Ph.D), site and project
manager said he was grateful for the leadership
exhibited by Barbara Dunnet, Former President of the
Shire of Nannup, and Margaret Bird, Former Deputy
Shire President of the Shire of Nannup, who at the time
guided the local community through the consultation
and development approval process.
The active support by the Hon. Barry House, MLC, local
member for the South West Region and President of
the Legislative Council, the Hon. Helen Morton, MLC,
Minister for Mental Health, the Hon. Terry Redman,
MLA, local member for Warren Blackwood and Minister for Regional Development and the Hon. John Day,
MLA, Minister for Planning ensured that this unique
service is available to Western Australians.
www.blackwoodriverclinic.com.au
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What’s On In May and June?
Saturday/ Sunday 2/3 May Festival of Country
Gardens: 10 am – 5 pm
• Woodfield, 6 Wattle Court, Donnybrook
• Montaza Park, 61 Grimwade Rd, Balingup,
Online program at http://www.countrygardens-australia.com/programme_aut15_festivalcg_.pdf
May
Saturday 9 May - Balingup Markets from 9am to 1pm.
Sunday 10 May- Capel Farmers Market, 9am to 12.30pm.
Friday 15 May - Exhibition of art by Perth Hills artist,
Graeme Pages-Oliver at Lyndendale Gallery.
Friday 15t May - Dardanup Art Spectacular at the Dardanup Town Hall.
Saturday 16 May - Exhibition of art by Perth Hills artist,
Graeme Pages-Oliver at Lyndendale Gallery.
Saturday 16 May - Dardanup Art Trail.
Saturday 16 May - Donnybrook Station Markets from 9am
to 1pm. The Pop-up Rail Museum will be open.
Sunday 17 May - Dardanup Art Trail.
Sunday 17 May - Exhibition of art by Perth Hills artist,
Graeme Pages-Oliver at Lyndendale Gallery.
Saturday 23 May - Balingup Markets from 9am to 1pm.
Sunday 24 May - Boyanup Farmers Market, 8am - 12 noon.
Sunday 24 May - Oakway Estate's Long Table Lazy Lunch,
commencing at 12 noon. Tickets $69 per person (excludes
drinks). Booking essential. For further information phone
Ria Hammond on 9731 7141.
Sunday 31st May, 2015 - Cycletrek & South West Moun-
Southwest Ag Memo highlights for May
• Free farm business development workshops in the
south-west
• New program to boost surveillance to protect our
livestock industry
• Nominations now open for biosecurity committees
• New leadership team supports success of agrifood
sector
• Holistic approach can manage phytophthora root
rot in avacados
• New project to protect bourgeoning truffle industry
• Benefits seen from using drip irrigation under
netting
Extract: Apples in the netted orchard demonstration
block in Manjimup are due for harvest in the next
month and indications are for a promising outcome to
the season.
An update was given to growers at a Future Orchards
field walk on 27 March where they heard about the
large reduction in water applied as a result of converting from under tree sprinklers to drip irrigation under
the netting.
Prior to rain in early March the area between rows
tain Bike Club hosts the WABMA State XCO Round # 3 at
Kambarang, 416 Lowden-Grimwade Rd, LOWDEN - Phone
Barrie Thomas on 0447 337 117 for details or visit http://
wamba.org.au/index.php/events/58-state-xco-seriesrd-3/event_details
June
Saturday 13 June - Balingup Markets from 9am to 1pm.
Sunday 14 June - Capel Farmers Market, 9am to 12.30pm.
Saturday 20 June - Donnybrook Station Markets from 9am
to 1pm. The Pop-up Rail Museum will be open.
Sunday 21 June - Oakway Estate's Long Table Lazy Lunch,
commencing at 12 noon. Tickets $69 per person (excludes
drinks). Booking essential. For further information phone
Ria Hammond on 9731 7141.
Saturday 27 June - Balingup Markets from 9am to 1pm.
Sunday 28 June - Boyanup Farmers Market, 8am to noon.
Please Note:
Barton Jones Winery is now open Thursday through to
Monday 10.30 to 4.30.
Oakway Estate will be closed from Monday 27 April to
Monday 11 May.
Mandalay Road Wines will be closed for the month of May.
The information contained in this article is compiled in good faith by
the Donnybrook Visitors Centre and is sourced from local media, on line
and by word of mouth. Every effort is made to ensure the content is as
accurate and comprehensive as possible but no responsibility is taken
for the omission of any event.
of trees was almost bare compared with a lush sod
culture that required maintenance in the under tree
sprinkler area.
For more information contact Rohan Prince, Development Officer, South Perth on +61 (0)8 9368 3210.
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https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/agmemo
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Basketball TeamS - 2015
Back Row left to right
Bottom row left to right
Pic 1- Under 18 Boys
Bill Brown (Coach) Connor Baxter, Karl
Scagoline, Matthew Blackman
Che' Hunt, Daniel Woods, Jess Burgess,
Fraser Healey.
Pic 2- Under 16 Boys
Bill Brown (Coach), Michael Mattingley,
Patrick Wright, Jordan Tysoe, Jack Williamson, Tamara Stone (Manager)
Rohan Cassidy, Adam Woods, Clayton Dickinson, Ryan Wheatcroft, Trent Stone
Pic 3- Under 13 Girls
Lorelle Dickinson (Coach) Matilda Worsfold,
Danae Dickinson, Mikayla Cusato, Mikayla
Dickinson, Claire Delbridge, Lisa Worsfold
(Manager)
Sienna Pinzone, Lily Ratcliffe, Millie Anderson, Sarina Tassone
Pic 4- Under 16 Girls
Bill Brown (Coach) Sophie Stewart, Caitlyn
Wheatley, Shantelle Tassone, Paige
Wheatley, Ashlan Baxter, Hugh Wheatley
(Manager)
Skye Dalton, Briann Cassidy, Taylor Anderson, Zoe Worsfold, Tiffany Blackman
1
2
3
Pic 5- Under 13 Boys
Cheray Freeman (Manager), Malachi
Falkous, Liam Freeman, Tom Anderson, Scott
Tuia, Joshua Cusato, Rick Anderson (Coach)
Mitchell Brown, Ryan Babich, Fabio Canetti,
Trent Brown, Patrick Dore
Pic 6-Under 14 Boys
Julian Burgess (Manager), Jay Hennessy,
Darcy Healey, Zac Burgess, Bill Brown
(Coach)
Michael McLaren, Toben Green, Rory O'Doherty, Reinhard Du Plessis
4
Pic 7- Southern Build Homes
Julian Burgess of Southern Built Homes who
has become a sponsor of the Donnybrook
Amateur Basketball Assoc. Inc. proudly
shows off one of the new basketball singlets
Pic 8- All Star Team
Taylor Anderson, Fraser Healey, Clayton
Dickinson, Joshua Cusato
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Country Champs Review
Over three weeks in February the Donnybrook Amateur
Basketball Association sent six teams to compete in the
Basketball WA Country Week Championships. The first
week saw the U18 and U16 boys compete followed
by the U16 and U13 girls and closed out with the U14
and U13 boys.
Under 18 Boys
The competition was tough and the players embraced
each and every challenge. The games were hard
fought out and competitive. Low percentage scoring
by the team hurt us on the scoreboard this included
not capitalising on free throws from the line. The team
maintained a high level of defence in all games. As
the weekend went on the team came together as a unit
and provided all spectators with some excellent team
plays complemented with clever individual performances. Most of the team members have been with the
DABA country championship program for some years
now. This will be the last year that a few will be able
to represent DABA. A special thanks to Daniel, Jess,
Che, Karl, Connor, Fraser and Matthew and Bill Brown
for coaching. The team came away with a 3-6win -loss
ratio. An excellent performance was shown by all.
The most pleasing thing from a coach’s perspective is
when the opposition coaches compliment your team
on fairness, skills and sportsmanship. Well done lads.
Fraser Healey made the U18 Boys all-stars team for
the weekend
Under 16 Boys
This group of boys was a mixture of long term country
championship players teamed up with four new players.
All played well in the roles they had on the court. On
occasions it was difficult to curb their enthusiasm and we
ended up with a couple of players fouled off over the
weekend. The games were evenly matched and once
again low percentage scoring from all shots nearly cost
us games. The team played tight defence and caused
the opposition to turn the ball over on many occasions.
Team rules were the order of the day and applied
throughout the tournament. The team came away with
winning the U16 Grand Final. Well done Trent, Rohan,
Ryan, Adam, Clayton, Michael, Patrick, Jack, Jordan
and Tamara Stone for managing the team and Bill
Brown for excellent coaching. Clayton Dickinson was
named in the U16 Boys all-star team for the weekend.
Continued next page.....
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Basketball 2015 ...continued from page 25
Under 16 Girls
A great weekend was had by the players in this team as
they won the Grand Final. All players contributed to all
aspects of the game. At the end of each game opposition knew that they had played Donnybrook U16’s.
Five of the team members have been here before at
country week Grand Final championship level. These
players were well supported by two players who
moved up from the U14 division and three newbies.
The game lost was to Denmark in the round robin series
over the weekend. This became the head to head game
at the Grand Final stage. Shantelle received a long
pass from the opposite end baseline and laid up the
shot with 2 seconds remaining on the clock. Talk about
a heart stopper of a final! Many thanks to Skye, Zoe,
Taylor, Paige, Caitlyn, Tiffany, Sophie, Shantelle, Briann
and Ashlan, Hugh Wheatley for managing the team
and Bill Brown for coaching. Taylor Anderson made the
U16 Girls all-star team for the weekend
Under 13 Girls
This is the first year some of the players have come
together as a team and competed at this level. The
players excelled themselves in the areas of learning
and playing at such high levels of intensity. The players
stepped up to the needs of the team by playing hard
and fair. The young brigade within the team were in
and under and showed no fear when it came to playing
against bigger and faster opponents. The more experienced players of the team were quick to run the court
and worked hard on rebounding and shooting. As this
was the learning year for this team it was good to
come away with several wins. The journey since the
initial try-outs in 2014 has seen all of the players
develop their skills and gain a good understanding of
the game. Well done to Millie, Lily, Sienna, Matilda,
Sarina, Claire, Mikayla D, Mikayla C and Danae, to
their coach Lorelle Dickinson, and Lisa Worsfold for
managing the team.
Under 14 Boys
Only a couple of players from this team had been
involved in country championships last year. The rest of
the team are new comers to this level of the game. All
players committed to the team’s effort, some more so
as they were fouled off. However this is the first year
the players have come together as a team. The teams
that they played against were seasoned players and
had been playing at this level for a few years. All the
players were keen to learn on and off the court and
showed gritty determination to keep on playing against
bigger and faster opponents. When the players stuck
to the team on court rules and when they applied the
rules/plays they saw reward for their effort on the
score board or in causing the opposition to turn the
ball over. Unfortunately we lost Jay to injury in the first
game and the bench was down to one substitute. The
team came away with two wins and three losses. Well
done Michael, Reinhard, Jay, Toben, Darcy, Zac, Rory
and thanks to Julian Burgess for managing the team
and to Bill Brown for coaching.
A big thank you to Julian and Shelley Burgess from
Southern Built Homes for donating a set of uniforms for
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our Under 14 boys team.
Under 13 boys
This team consisted of all new players to the championships. They showed pace, strength and determination. Unfortunately scoring off the shots taken did not
translate on the scoreboard and games were lost due
to inaccuracy. All supporters where heard oohing and
ahhing as the ball continually rimmed out. Liam felt the
bumps and thumps more than most on the court and
collected a head knock from friendly fire. The players’
enthusiasm tried the coach’s approach to getting the
lads to play within the team rules, but when they put
into practice the things they learnt the potential could
be seen. The team came away with two wins, three
losses and a draw. Well done to Ryan, Trent, Fabio,
Patrick, Tom, Scott, Mitchell, Liam, Malachi and Joshua
and thanks to Rick Anderson for coaching plus Cheray
Freeman for Managing the team. Joshua Cusato made
the Under 13 boys all-star team.
Support Group
All teams were well supported by their managers,
parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends
throughout each weekend. This made the weekend
even more enjoyable. Thanks must also go to Rick
Anderson, Clayton Dickinson and Cohen Thompson
for providing excellent refereeing support over each
weekends. Also a special thanks for the solid support
from all of the committee members for organising such
a great opportunity for the players to compete in.
Calling all Carers from the Preston Valley region
We would like to invite you to attend a free information session with Georgia Pickering from Community
Legal Centre.
Would you like to understand what is important to
consider when writing a will, appointing an executor
or becoming a guardian or power of attorney?
We invite you to join our Carer Support meetings. They
are held every month with interesting guest speakers,
workshops and outings to give you the opportunity to
learn skills and strategies to help you maintain your
caring role and respite to relax. You can make new
friends and have a bit of fun and a few laughs with
others who understand the demands of being a full
time carer. We look forward to seeing you there.
WHEN: Friday 8 May
10am – 12 noon
WHERE: Donnybrook Library
RSVP BY: Thursday 7 May 2015
Please contact Amanda or Barb 97266709 or
adavis@redcross.org.au
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DIGGERS DAY RAISES FUNDS FOR LEGACY
Photos: l-r: Michael Humphries and hockey stick, Tyoh Phillips ready to tee off, Dave Parker and the wobbly ball
Donnybrook's annual Diggers Day was held on Sunday
19 April at the Country Club. The weather was perfect
for a day of some mayhem with slightly altered rules
for both the bowlers and the golfers, all in good fun
with fund raising being the goal.
With 18 bowlers and 26 golfers the Donnybrook RSL
organisers were very happy with the day.
To make the golfers work that little bit harder at scoring,
while enjoying themselves, they had four novelty holes.
One consisted of teeing off from a ball tied to and
hanging from string. Another novelty had the golfer
stand on a tyre and tee off, not with a golf club but a
hockey stick. (Could that be the reason for some slight
ground removal?) Those who thought they were safe
when their ball landed near to the green, soon found
that it was replaced with a 'wobbly' ball which made
it all the more interesting when putting. For the fourth
novelty each player wore an Aussie trench coat and
donned a German helmet when they tee'd off.
The bowlers had to follow the rule of downing at least
two beers or ciders before standing with one leg in the
gutter and the other on the green. The Jack was placed
in the middle of the green and the bowlers would bowl
to that. This was known as a 'Spider'. Due to quite a
few more beers and ciders being consumed throughout
the day, the Spider's web appeared, in the eyes of the
participants, to become slightly dishevelled.
As always, a day such as this would not take place
without sponsors.
RSL Secretary/Treasurer Geoff Box said the support
from local sponsors was great, as always.
"Without their continuing support, Diggers Day wouldn't
happen and the recipients of the fund raising, Legacy,
would be worse off. We can't thank those sponsors
enough," said Geoff. "We would also like to thank the
Country Club for the use of the course and green for
the day."
It wasn't a men's only day. There were ladies joining in
the games as well as behind the scenes.
Jules King who was one of the organisers said she
would like to thank all those wonderful ladies who
helped in the kitchen and in any capacity during the
day and really appreciated all that they did.
At the end of this fun day, the amount raised was over
$1200.
The organisers must also be thanked, for without them
would this day happen?
Congratulations, well done, and thank you to all who
took part, even though it may have meant having
to suffer abiding the rules of partaking some liquid
amber to be eligible to play.
PH
POPPIES PLEASE....the response
arthritis-suffering elderly lady, who despite her affliction, was determined to help even though it would take
her weeks to make just one poppy. My heart goes out
to this beautiful lady who doesn't want to be named."
Jules said that the elderly ladies had a connection with
WW1, having had relatives involved and some dying
there. They were following on in
their own way with the determination that their relatives would have
shown in the war.
"Most of the poppies were used on
the signs, but those that were left
over were also used on the day
either in the garden or as a brooch,"
said Jules "Photos of this can now
be seen on our new Facebook page
Facebook/donnybrook RSL."
"On behalf of the Donnybrook RSL, I wish to thank
you all once again for making the 100th year of our
ANZACs that much more special," Jules said.
Thank you all for your beautiful giving hearts.
PH
When a special occasion needs help from the community, very rarely is it refused.
This special occasion was the Poppy Project to honour
our fallen ANZACs of 100 years ago and the response
was wonderful.
The Donnybrook RSL wanted to make
the 100th year since ANZAC very
special, and a request was made
for red poppies to be knitted or
crocheted and displayed on the 100
Years signs for ANZAC Day.
Jules King, the organiser is amazed
at the results of so many warm
hearted ladies and two gentlemen
who answered her request.
"We received 723 Poppies which far exceeded our
expectations. These were made by ladies of various
ages, ranging from a young girl who made hers while
travelling on the school bus to a wonderful 94 year old
lady," said Jules. "Then there was also the incredible
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2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF LIGHT AND LIGHT-BASED TECHNOLOGIES
Scientific Breakthrough Transforms
Smartphones Into
Cancer-Detecting
Microscopes
New Smartphone
Lens Can ID Cancer
By Kendra Pierre-Louis, May 2014
Australian researchers recently invented a new kind
of lens that transforms a smart-phone camera into a
microscope that's detailed enough to diagnose skin
cancer.
The breakthrough came accidentally. Researchers
were attempting to synthesize polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS), a silicone based anti-foaming agent used in
head lice remover, silly putty and breast implants when
Dr Steve Lee, the study's lead researcher, noticed that
the droplets of PDMS hardened into lens-like forms.
A quick conversation with a doctor friend raised Lee's
awareness of the medical need for cheap high-quality lenses - and the ability for his discovery to fill that
need.
Lee and his colleagues developed a simple method to
shape the PDMS into usable lenses. The inclusion of a
clip-on attachment converts smart-phones into dermatoscopes, a magnifying device used by dermatologists
to diagnose skin cancer. While your traditional dermatoscope goes for hundreds of dollars, the Australian
researchers cobbled together their smart-phone
version for a mere two dollars.
This isn't the first time, however, that smart phones
revealed their potential as tools for science. Sechi for
example, a mobile app of the Secchi Disk project,
encourages mariners to join the global study of phytoplankton in the sea, while Global Sound-scapes leverages your smart-phone's sound recorder to among
other things engage in biodiversity research while also
increasing public awareness of the importance of our
acoustic connection to nature.
Dr Lee's discovery, and the use of smart-phone supplemented science, has potential beneficial broad reaching applications. After all, world wide 20-percent of
people have smart-phone.
10 Ways You Can Use Your Smart-phone to Advance
Science: Go to: www.mentalfloss.com
Courtesy of
International
Science Times
and Gizmag
Above: Comparing the
images made with the $2
lens, left, and a $300 lens.
Left, a prototype of the
lens setup on a smartphone.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR COMPUTER
There are many different types of scams - online, phone,
mail and face-to-face. Online scams, such as email
‘phishing’ scams are designed to trick you into giving
away your money, passwords and personal details
(such as your tax file number - TFN). They can also
be sent by SMS. These messages
look like they come from legitimate businesses, normally banks
or other financial institutions,
telecommunications providers or
government departments.
You’ll be asked for your personal
details – for example account
number, log-in name, password,
credit card or pin number. You’ll
be given a believable excuse for
needing them such as:
Upgrading security
System maintenance
Verifying your account
Protecting you from fraud
Offering you a refund for a fee or a bill
Banks and credit unions do sometimes contact people
about suspicious activity, but they will never ask you for
your PIN number or passwords.
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-PHISHING EMAILS ANS SCAMS
Protect yourself. Never email your personal, credit
card or online account details.
Fake email forms and websites
You’ll be asked to fill in an email
form, or directed to fill in a form
on a website. The forms can look
very convincing. They may have
the same logo and format used
by your bank or the company the
scammers are pretending to be
from.
For more information:
http://www.scamnet.wa.gov.au
http://www.aic.gov.au/crime_
types/cybercrime.html
Many older citizens using the internet may not have
been educated about on-line risks. Here is a website
specifically for them:
http://www.necseniors.net.au
Broadband for Seniors Helpline 1300 795 897 (please
note call costs are higher from mobile phones)
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Gardening in Donnybrook
GARDEN CLUB NOTES
With the rain bucketing down a hardy group
of 20 garden club members ventured out to the Torrisi
family orchard in Kirup for our April meeting. After our
meeting and afternoon tea in the shed the rain had still
not abated but the planned trip on the trailer into the
orchard went ahead. This was quite an event considering the weather and all came back drenched but
invigorated by the experience. There is no such thing
as a simple taste test so as well as seeing and tasting
the apples off the trees members where shown how
to conduct the various tests which help the growers to
decide on the optimum time for picking. Many thanks
to Alf for a soggy but very enjoyable day!
We also enjoyed a visit from 25 members of the
Collie Club on Wednesday the 15th. My thanks to our
members who entertained them with morning tea at my
home whilst I was otherwise engaged. A visit to our new
Home and Garden shop followed before they headed
to Capel.
For our May meeting we are going to the fascinating
Community Garden in Greenbushes. Contrary to our
normal time, we need to meet at the post office car
park no later than 12.10pm TO BE THERE BY 1pm.
Although we were there last year I can assure you we
have not seen it all. This is a very energetic group
of keen gardeners who are turning the garden into a
gathering place for the community. Well worth a visit.
As usual now, please bring your own cup. Ring me,
Helen Tuia, on 97311773 if need be.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Our local IGA supports the community with donations
as well as employing locals. I was wondering if it was
possible for them to state their refund policy? Previous experience when being overcharged on the shelf
price has got me the difference refunded. eg, when
charged $12, on a $10 product, I was refunded $2.
After asking if the store was a member of a Code of
Practice for computerised checkout systems, the answer
was “Yes”.
This process then gave me 100% refund. So on the
above example, I got the full $12 refund and kept the
product.
I challenge IGA to publicly inform all locals of this
Code of Practice and to be able to supply a copy of it,
as they have for me. Feel free to contact the manager
of the store and state if you have a grievance.
Surely he would know his own policy and be willing to
stand by their by line - IGA, ‘Our Local Heroes’. I am
sure they will be when clarity is shown.
Yours sincerely,
C Hibberd
Editor’s note: the complete code of practice can be
found at: http://www.anra.com.au/Scanning%20
Code%20of%20Practice%20for%20Supermarkets/
ScanningCode
May garden
GARDENING CORNER
The island of Bali is one of twenty-six provinces of the
Republic of Indonesia, a small area some 140kms East
to West and 8kms North to South. It lies 8 degrees
south of the Equator, and the climate therefore reflects
its location, that is a dry season and a wet season,
average annual rainfall around 1400mm, thus creating
a moist tropical climate where ‘lush’ and ‘green’ would
well describe the plants, trees and landscapes where
ever you look!
Largely mountainous, with three volcanoes, the eruptions of two of these has made the island extremely
fertile. Economically Bali is one of the most important
islands of Indonesia; rice is the main crop, grown on
irrigated terraced hillsides. Other crops include sugar
cane, coffee, copra, tobacco, and the tropical fruits and
vegetable we associate with such a climate, and grown
in abundance due to the rich and fertile volcanic soils.
As a tropical country, Bali has so many kinds of plants
and trees growing wild in the rainforest: teak, banyan
trees, bamboo and palms, to name a few. Balinese
gardens cultivated around homes are filled with rich
colour and beauty … hibiscus, lotus, water lily, aster,
orchid, bougainvillea, poinsettia, frangipani, Poinciana, and many more! However, these flowers also have
a spiritual purpose too; such flowers are needed each
day for the Balinese people to make offerings for their
God or ancients.
Due to the popularity of Bali as a tourist destination,
and the desire to re-create the culture, peace, and
tranquillity that captures many, Balinese style gardens
continue to increase in popularity with Australian home
owners because they are suited to our climate, and
the calming design of sculptures and other landscaping techniques appeal to our senses. Central ideas
to develop such an outdoor environment to a home
include water, tranquillity, a Balinese-styled pavilion,
hut or gazebo with suitable wooden furniture, tropical
and lush plants, and last but not least, wooden or stone
feature statues/wall artwork.
Whether you have a generous or a smaller area to
work with, and are interested in re-creating a touch
of Bali in your own backyard, imaginative and creative exploration through our many wonderful garden
centres may well be the start to a brand new garden,
bringing a sense of the paradise to your own private
space!
CR
Photo courtesy of http://www.dennishundscheidt.com.au
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Snails. While some may eat them, most of us just want
to kill them. Snails impact on home gardens, vineyards,
orchards and crops across Western Australia. The most
common species in Western Australia are the common
garden snail (Cornu aspersum), white Italian snail
(Theba pisana), Small pointed (conical) snail (Prietocella barbara) and vineyard or common white snail
(Cernuella virgata). So it’s worthwhile knowing a little
about their life cycle to aid your control efforts.
Snails and slugs are similar biologically. They are
hermaphrodites (each individual has both male and
female reproductive organs) and both members can
lay eggs during the breeding season. Mating usually
takes place from mid-autumn to mid-winter when moist
conditions return after summer. Two to four weeks after
mating, spherical pearl-white eggs are laid into the
moist soil and egg laying can continue until late winter.
Eggs hatch after two to four weeks and young slugs
and snails feed throughout winter and spring, trying to
grow enough to last through the hot and dry summer
months. Adults survive the dry summer by going into
aestivation (period of inaction), however eggs cannot
survive a hot, dry summer.
For the home gardener, snail control is important to look
at in March through May, so adults can be controlled
before they mate and lay eggs. In winter, organic solutions include the placement of beer, wine and yeast
products in containers to drown the snails. For details
on chemical and cultural control, barriers and sprays,
please see our website.
The green snail (Cantareusaperta aka Helix aperta)
was found in the 1980s in market gardens, suburban
gardens and neighbouring bush areas around Perth.
Quarantine WA is concerned that this snail could
spread and become a pest in other horticultural and
agricultural areas in the State. The shells of green
snails are about 15 to 25 mm in diameter, and are
light green to greenish-brown in colour. The body is
light green to white.
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Simon McInnes
Qualified Horticulturist
Phone:
9731 1547
Mobile: 0429 311 547
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Greens snails can be spread through the movement of
infested plant material, eg in hay bales, nursery stock
or harvested vegetables. There are Quarantine restrictions in place to prevent the movement of host material
within infested areas to other States and Territories of
Australia.
Left to right: Garden snail, green snail, white Italian snail
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Small Landholder News
With Easter behind us take some time to consider what
tasks you need to complete over the next few weeks.
The darker mornings and shorter days can make it
difficult to stay motivated; a task list can help combat
this by allowing you to plan what to do first.
If you are in an area which has received germinating rainfalls, make sure you are ready to control your
weeds. Targeting weeds when they are small makes
them easier and cheaper to remove or chemically control. If relying on herbicide to control weeds,
remember to always read labels and consider whether
you need to change the herbicide to prevent chemical
resistance.
Check fences to ensure they are in good condition
especially if you are expecting lambs or other newborn
stock. By fixing or replacing damaged fences you will
ensure your animals don’t escape.
Remember any animals born on your property need to
be correctly identified. Cattle born on your property
need a white NLIS tag before leaving for the sale
yards, as well as a brand or earmark and a way-bill.
Lambs need to have a sky blue ear tag. Be organised
to avoid having animals returned. For help, call the
Department of Agriculture and Food Brands Office on
9780 6207.
Cooler weather and new
growth can see a significant
rise in pest insects. Keep a
very close eye on newly
germinating pastures and
crops and be prepared
to control insects (like Red
Legged Earth Mite (RLEM))
or they can destroy the tiny new seedlings.
Autumn is a key time for nutrient uptake for avocados
as the root system is very strong and preparing the
tree for winter and the development of flowers for the
spring fruit-set. This is also a good time to collect your
leaves for nutrient analysis.
Pick last crops of pumpkins and sweet potatoes and
store undercover. Cut pumpkin stem longer than 10cm
as they will store for longer. Also pick last crops of
capsicums, eggplants, tomatoes and zucchini. Pick and
process olives.
Prepare your veggie patch for next season’s plants by
replacing nutrients. A good quality manure should be
incorporated into the soil.
After cool damp nights or following rainfall check for
snails, if you don’t want to use pellets you can make
homemade beer traps.
If you didn’t make it to one of the events we attended
in April, you can find us at the Gidgegannup Small
Farm Field Day on 24 May. For more information on
other small landholder events, visit our SLIS Facebook
page (facebook.com/DAFWAsmalllandholders) or
website (agric.wa.gov.au/slis).
Until next time, Jodie.
Anyone who sees this snail outside metropolitan Perth is
asked to please report it to the Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS) on freecall 1800 084 881 or
email (especially with photos) info@agric.wa.gov.au.
Where possible send specimens in a sealed container
to: Pest and Disease Information Service, Department
of Agriculture and Food Western Australia, 3 BaronHay Court, South Perth, 6151.
Control and more information
Search our website by typing ‘snail’ in the search bar to
see related articles. The article ‘Snail and slug control’
is best suited for home gardeners while another article
‘Identification and control of pest slugs and snails for
broad acre crops in WA’ gives some great detailed
information and photos that’s valuable for home
gardener and commercial growers alike.
garden snail
Small pointed snails
Law Week 2015
11 - 15 May
Each year national Law
Week ‘showcases events
that provide the opportunity for the community and
the legal profession to engage in open dialogue and
to build a shared understanding of the role of law in
society.’
This year BCLC joins with other local community law
providers – Legal Aid WA and Aboriginal Legal
Service – in hosting a series of events. Look out for our
stand at Centrepoint mall in Bunbury during the week.
Our mediators offer an alternative to the court process
for couples going through separation, to negotiate
agreements on parenting and/or property issues. They
also mediate other family, neighbourhood, workplace
or community group disputes.
The legal system is there for everyone – our goal is to
make sure that cost or access isn’t a barrier to people
in the SW receiving the advice or mediation they need.
We ask all clients to make a donation - of any size –
that they can afford towards their legal appointment.
Our solicitors offer preliminary legal advice and assistance in most areas of law, including: family, divorce or
separation, child custody & support, restraining orders,
employment, power of attorney, traffic, tenancy, property, consumer and debt.
To find out more for yourself, a friend or a client:
•
•
•
Visit our website: www.bunburyclc.com.au
Call us on (08) 9791 3206 or freecall 1800 999 727
between 9am and 4pm weekdays or send us an email
Drop by to make an appointment, at our office in Lotteries
House, 101 Victoria St (corner Wellington St), Bunbury.
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LOCAL
SERVICES
DIRECTORY
doTERRA Essential Oils CPTG
and Zyto Compass Scanner
Contact Mary-Anne 0428 312 243
at Donnybrook Station Markets on
May 16 and June 20.
TWIN POWER
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
*Painting
*Gutters
*Pressure cleaning * House cleaning
10% DISCOUNT FOR PENSIONERS
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL
Steve: 0427 477 498 Chris: 0447 477 497
Alison McInnes LAWYER
Accredited Family Law Specialist
HOUSE-SITTER
Email: admin@amcinneslaw.com.au
Retired mature lady
Animal/pet lover
Have a stress-free holiday on me.
0419 049 079
ON THE LEVEL
Home and yard maintenance
Donnybrook
Computers
Paul
& Shoe Shop
6a Spencer St, Bunbury WA 6230
PO Box 285, Bunbury, WA 6231
Ph: (08) 9791 9222 Fax: (08) 9721 5958
0439 513 600
ABN 14863 066 973
9731 2513
Shop 4, 88 S W Hwy, Donnybrook
Auto Air Conditioning Specialist
Permit No. LO11763
Workshop: 9731 2311
Mobile: 0409 200 138
Cnr South West Hwy & Fleet Street
CAROL NICHOLAS
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Reg BAS Agent No: 946 60005
0427 411 828
(08) 9731 1676
20 years’ experience
ALLEN’S
Small engine Repairs
Chainsaws, lawnmowers etc
Phone Bill
0417933763
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
COMPLETE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
Colin Allen
Please leave a message
Reasonable rates
0438 985 499
Donnybrook
allensand@y7mail.com
HYPNOTHERAPIST
WJ FOX DHP BCMA MCAH
ALLCARE THERAPY
CENTRE
Mob: 0414519858
IRISHTOWN BRICK & STONE
CONTRACT BRICKLAYER
Also, creative stone work, brick paving
Houses/owner-builder speciality
Warwick Smith, local over 20 years
Servicing South West Districts
0406 913 545
NORTHERN LIGHTS SW ELECTRICAL
teaching jazz, hip-hop and
contemporary dance on
Monday afternoons.
Ages 2 - 18
Emily Scolaro: 0429587536
PAINTING
•commercial •domestic •rural
•patios/sheds •lighting
10%disc for pensioners, charities, MM
Friendly, reliable service
Mob: 0418 876 590
Small painting jobs,Clean worker
Philip Berry, 25 years experience
0451 963 159
northernlightssw@hotmail.com
EC11620 ARC:L064256
DONNYBROOK ON-LINE
donnybrook.crc.net.au
View the Preston Press on-line.
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ALLEGRA JAZZ EXPRESSIONS
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Little Wishes Pony Parties
PRESTON VALLEY GROVE
CRANE TRUCK HIRE
Beautifully well behaved ponies
available for pony rides
(We clean up after our Ponies)
Childrens’s Parties, Social Club Functions, School Fetes,
Community Events
Locally owned and operated - Great rates - Public Liability
Cover - Working w Children - Police Clearance - First Aid Great Rates
www.littlewishesponyparties.com.au
Phone: Judith 08-9728 3500
4WD TRUCK with 1.5 tonne Hiab - 0.75 t at 7m
Available for hire with operator and lifting gear
Suitable for use on difficult sites for construction,
shifting equipment and jobs where standard trucks
cannot access.
Contact Mick or Dave for rates and availability
On 0419 907 701 or 9732 1097
Monica Neville BA
Counsellor
Confidential service- Donnybrook Office
P: (08) 9731 6565 M: 0400 207 540
E; monica@monicanevillecounselling.com.au
Clinical Member PACAWA
Treehouse
Childcare Centre
dams
fire breaks
clean-ups
We have limited places available
Treehouse is a community based,
not for profit organisation.
Please contact us on 9 7 3 1 0 3 4 2
or email: director@treehousechildcarecentre.com
DONNYBROOK
AUTO
RECYCLERS
RAINBOW SERVICE CENTRE
Kevin Ryan
Rainbow Sales- Service- Repairs
Phone: 08 93455155
Fax: 08 93499003
Mob: 0400662215
E: kryan30@iinet.net.au
DL 13063
Peter Clifford
Lic. No.MRB314
WRECKING ALL MAKES & MODELS
**Used Vehicles Available**
* OLD CARS: FREE PICK-UP
IN THE DONNYBROOK AREA
Phone: 9731 0501 / Fax: 9731 1546 / A/H: 9731 1545
Lot 535 Cherrydale Way, Donnybrook (LIA) WA 6239
You can advertise
your business here
for just $30 a month.
Call 9731 2177
and ask for Carolyn
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Issue 43
May 2015
Hot Gossip
Aryle Irishtown Bushfire Brigade
Bushfire Ready Facilitators are on the go…
We need you.
Volunteer members of the Argyle Irishtown Bush Fire
Brigade are using the off season to set up a programme
with householders in the Argyle Irishtown district to have the
community prepared for the next fire season.
HELP
This means each house will learn about how to have a Bushfire Survival Plan and know when and how to enact their
plan. Each property and family will discover how they need
to be prepared for the fire season which includes good
access and reduced fuel loads on their property.
Having a community communication plan such as a phone
tree or equivalent for their neighbourhood and knowing
where to get the most up to date information is essential.
Community members will become aware of what to expect
during a fire emergency and to understand how to act
in response to various levels of fire danger warnings. To
set this up, Bushfire Ready Facilitators will help to provide
opportunities for people to meet their neighbours and
develop support networks that may be needed in a bushfire
emergency.
To do this the facilitators will train and support street coordinators in how to raise awareness and engage their community for 10 to 15 houses in their street in the Argyle Irishtown
Bush Fire Brigade area. This community led programme,
supported by the Department of Fire and Emergency
Services, has street coordinators utilising the resources
offered by DFES for community events such as street walks
and information days with the support and guidance of the
Argyle Irishtown Bushfire Brigade to promote best practice
in making individual properties bushfire ready.
Street Coordinators will provide information to individual
residents via talking to their neighbours, emails, Bushfire
Ready Facebook page, pamphlets and community events
such as Street meets.
If you think you might like to be a Street Coordinator for
part of your street in Irishtown or Argyle email the Argyle
Irishtown Bushfire Ready Group on
firereadyargyle@yahoo.com.au
and
Rae McPherson or Sandra Fussell will let
you know when the next initial training
morning will be. The initial training will
be a short Sunday morning session in
your area to work out if you really
want to be involved.
If you know someone who has good
social skills who would be a likely
Street Coordinator let them know
the Bushfire Ready Group would like to
hear from them.
If you would like to receive this newsletter by email or
have a friend or neighbour that might like to receive
this. Please email their details to the secretary on bob.
smith1965@yahoo.com.au
Or give a copy to your neighbours if they don’t have email..
Fire fighters and
support people are
always needed in the
Brigade. If you would
like to be a part of
the brigade or would
like to know more
contact
Bob Smith on
bob.smith1965@
yahoo.com.au
The end of another season.
As another fire season comes to a close it is time to reflect
and offer thanks to those who have offered their help to the
brigade over the summer period. The brigade was called to
17 incidents this season. Local fires made up half of these
call outs, while the other half were in other locations. The
largest of the local incidents was the Irishtown fire. Emergencies like this always bring out the best in communities as
they work together for a common outcome. Some individuals, businesses and community groups availed themselves
to assist the brigades during this fire. Special thanks go to
Aldo and Rita for offering their
home as the control centre, Café
Tiffany’s who provided food and
refreshments and the Donnybrook
CWA which also provided food
for the volunteers. Your support is
greatly appreciated.
New Fire Control Officer
for Argyle/Irishtown Bush Fire Brigade
Congratulations to Ian Ralph who has taken on the vital
role of fire control officer for the Brigade. Ian takes over
from David Tooke who has voluntarily held this position for
25 plus years. David’s leadership in the brigade has been
second to none over the years and we have been privileged
to have served alongside him.
Brigade members look forward to working with and
supporting Ian in his new role as FCO. Congratulations also
go to Scott Rowe who has become the Brigade Captain, and
to John Corfe who joins Bob Smith and Terry Wyngaard as
a brigade Lieutenants.
Fire Training Courses for interested people
The 2015 DFES training courses calendar is now available from our training officer, Leon Rose. “Introduction
to Fire Fighting” and “Bush Fire Fighting” are two such
courses available. Please contact Leon for extra information or if you are interested in attending any of the
DFES training courses on offer.
9731 2213 (Hm) or 0429198450
Be a part of the MEET and GREET TEAM and contact Sandra on sjfussell@westnet.com.au or Jess on jespar@iinet.net.au
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Bendigo Bank Grant to
Donnybrook Community
Radio
Regional Farming Forums visiting Donnybrook on
Monday 11th May 2.30pm – 6pm
Register at www.growsafe.com.au
Essential information if you are a farmer, horticulturalist,
Dairy, viticulturist or orchardist. Hear first hand how the
Grow Safe Farming System can help deliver you the 3Rs:
Resilience, Risk Management and Results
Donnybrook Depot open for fertiliser orders and collection
Field advisor, MMM testing and more!
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS
3115 Silipo Road, Donnybrook
P: 9731 0017
E: admin@paradisebeef.com.au
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Would you would like to save paper, have access
to the Preston Press before it reaches the shops
and read it in glorious colour? Email prestonpress@
westnet.com.au with ‘subscribe’ in the subject line. CA
We are delighted to announce that last week,
the Donnybrook Community Radio committee was
presented with a cheque for $2,000 from Geoff
Heath and Tara McLean of the Bendigo Bank to assist
us in establishing the newest community radio station
in the south west. The Committee wishes to express its
sincere thanks to Bendigo Bank for their interest and
continuing support of our project.
Materials have been purchased and construction
work has begun to convert part of the Lions Den in
Allnutt Street into a studio so that we can begin to train
volunteers in the use of equipment and the preparation and presentation of broadcast programs for
our community. For further information please contact
Barry Green on 9731 7154 or come to the next
committee meeting at 7.30 pm on Monday 4 May at
the Lions Den in Allnutt Street, Donnybrook.
Photo: Jackie Cavill, Tara McLean, Geoff Heath, Barry
Green at the Lion’s Den.
An Affair of the Art in Balingup’s Main Street
Shops along Balingup’s main street are getting ready to
become mini art galleries and craft workshops for a day
for the Balingup Art and Craft Affair on Saturday, 9 May.
Some 32 artists and artisans will set up
shop inside the shops to exhibit their
wares and demonstrate their crafts including mosaics, quilting, blacksmithing,
book illustration, sculpting, felting and
making clay masks. Organiser Peta
Knapton said the fair would promote art
and craft from the region while bringing
people into the main street.
“All of the art and craft on display will
be made by people from Donnybrook,
Bridgetown, Nannup, Boyup Brook,
Balingup and points in between,” she
said. “There’ll be artists or craftspeople
in every shop, several of whom will give
demonstrations throughout the day.”
The inspiration for a shop-based exhibition came after
Peta visited a similar fair in Tasmania. “It’s a great way
to see local arts and crafts, while wandering along the
street and seeing what the local shops have to offer,”
Peta said. “Other events, such as the Small Farm Field
Day and Medieval Carnivale happen
outside the town and visitors don’t
necessarily get the chance to spend time
in the main street.”
Entry is free, and the fair runs from
10am to 4pm, culminating in a fashion
parade in the Packing Shed at 4.30pm,
where locally made coats, jumpers,
shawls, hats and other accessories will
be modelled. Visitors will be given a
program and map, designed by local
artist Roz Benson, to help them locate
the various artists, shops and other facilities. The Balingup Markets will also be
open on the day.
Picture : Lori Stevens with two of 18 decorated child-sized
mannequins which will be auctioned on the day.
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Photos:
left,
Alicia Keall with
the
magnificent
quilt made by her
golfing
friends,
below,
Alicia
hitting the first
ball for the winter
season.
Below, left,Robert
Adams presenting
‘George Adams
Memorial Trophy’
to winner Bruce
Thompson.
Country Club
ALICIA MARKS 60 YEARS OF GOLF
Wednesday, 8 April marked the opening of the
Donnybrook Ladies Golf winter season. Ladies Golf
Patroness, Alicia Keall opened by welcoming the
players and hitting the first ball for the winter season.
Combined with this opening day, the Ladies Golf held
a special Celebration Luncheon to mark Alicia’s 60
years of Membership of the Donnybrook Country Club.
Past and present members came from far and wide
to be part of this celebration. Alicia was presented
with a Certificate of Recognition from the Donnybrook
Country Club and a ‘Friendship Quilt’ from the Ladies
golf section. The quilt, comprising of 56 individual
panels provided by the lady golfers, was constructed
by Jan Kirkpatrick, Gaye Williams and Sue Merritt,
with Norma Hurst providing great support on the
sewing days.
Alicia was supported on the day by representatives of
her family; sisters Kate and Sally and granddaughter
Claire. It was a great day enjoyed by about 50 past
and present golfers. Well done Alicia, 60 years of
golfing, with more to come.
Donnybrook Country Club Report
The Ladies’ and the Men’s bowls 2014-15 season is now
over. The ladies held their AGM followed by a luncheon
and presentation of the championship awards. Bowler
of the year was awarded to Jo Hamlet. Most improved
player was Treena Thorpe. Singles champion – Laurel
Farley. Vets champion – Joan Bartley
Triples championship winners – Karen Marsh, Margaret Welsh and Jo Hamlet. Pairs championship winners
– Laurel Farley and Deirdre Winsor
Fours championship winners – Joan Bartley, Deirdre
Winsor, June Jones and Jo Hamlet.
At the AGM Karen Marsh was elected Ladies Bowls
President for 2015-16, Lorraine Parke – Vice President, and Captain for 2015-16 is Marg Welsh.
President elect Karen Marsh farewelled outgoing
President Joan Bartley who is leaving Donnybrook,
and wished Joan and her husband Ken all the best.
Men’s bowls has also finished for the season and Rob
Cross was awarded Bowler of the Year; most improved
player was Ken Proctor. The men also held their AGM
and Joe Betti was elected Men’s Bowls President for
2015-16 and Max Farley elected Captain.
The last day of Sunday summer golf has been played,
with golfers competing for the ‘George Adams Memorial Trophy’. This was the inaugural trophy for this event
and George’s son Robert made the trip from the UK
especially for this event. The winner of the day was
Bruce Thompson. Robert was delighted to be in attendance to present the trophy and regaled players with
stories of his father. Robert also gave a Red Rose to all
the ladies who participated.
Ladies’ golf held its opening day on Wednesday 8
April, playing a 9 hole, 3 person Ambrose event. This
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was followed by a luncheon attended by past and
present members.
The official mixed opening day of the Winter Golfing
Season was held on Sunday 12 April, commencing with
a champagne brunch followed by an 18 hole mixed
Ambrose, with golfers playing for the Bernie and
Audrey Clifford Memorial Trophy. Life member Terry
Kirkpatrick declared the 2015 golfing season open by
hitting the first shot off No. 1 tee. Winners of the day
were Murray and Leanne Cooke’s team.
Golf is played on: Tuesday – 9 hole men’s competition
(G.O.D squad) tee off time is 2.30pm.
Wednesday is Ladies’ day and is an eighteen hole
competition with names in by 9.45am. A 9 hole game
is available for anyone not wishing to play 18 holes.
Thursday is an 18 hole open event from 12pm onwards.
Saturday is an 18 hole men’s competition with either a
time sheet from 12pm or a draw from 12.15pm.
Sunday is an 18 hole mixed competition with a
12.30pm draw (except for major events)
Ladies’ pennant has commenced with Donnybrook
playing its first game at home.
The lady veteran golfers have already been away,
playing at Manjimup and Busselton.
The AGM of the Donnybrook Country Club has been
set for Thursday 18 June 2015.
Meals are being served at the Donnybrook Country
Club on Friday nights between 6 and 8 pm. Visitors
are welcome to come along and enjoy a meal. Enquiries or bookings can be made by calling 97311268.
For all Membership enquiries call 97311268 or email
dcclub@bigpond.net.au
Golf fixtures and results for 2015 can be found on our
web site: - www.donnybrookcountryclub.myclub.org.au
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