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Proud partner AGL - It’s gas, plus a whole lot more Shock, horror possums, Dame Edna is back! “Sex is the most beau- tiful thing that can take place between a happily married man and his sec- retary. New Zealand is a country of thirty thousand IN THIS ISSUE million sheep, three mil- let’s go lion of whom think they travelling are human.” Dame Edna confess- • Steve Collins’ train es that while she’s been adventure on board rising to superstardom, Rovos Rail, South Africa Humphries continued to • Winter in the West get a giggle with lines like: • QE2 celebrates 50 years “The diffi culty about a theatre job is that it inter- feres with party going.” “Australia is an outdoor Have a Go News Jo Allison country. People only go speaks with author inside to use the toilet. Tricia Stringer And that’s only a recent development.” “To live in Australia per- • Retire in Style - 12 pages manently is rather like go- • Where opinions matter ing to a party and dancing • Food & Wine all night with one’s moth- - reviews, recipes and more er.” Dame Edna agrees she and Humphries have COMPETITIONS/GIVEAWAYS endured with sell-out Ad Words - $200 Shopping voucher shows. LUNCH & DINNER VOUCHERS - Bayswater Hotel As Humphries put it: BOOKS - Oriana: A Photographic Journey, “I have outlived most of Something in the Wine and A New Tomorrow my more athletic con- FILMS - Toy Story 4, Yesterday, temporaries who jogged, Scandinavian Film Festival golfed and squashed TICKETS - Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, themselves into coronary The Tap Pack and Michael Pigneguy occlusion”. Along the way, the Visit www.haveagonews.com.au megastar and the man- ager have taken the brunt SUPPORTING SENIORS’ RECREATION of rumour and innuendo. COUNCIL OF WA (INC) One scurrilous reporter even suggested – shock, Established 1991 Celebrating 28 years in 2019 horror - that Dame Edna was actually Barry Hum-

HAGN#327-052118 phries, dressed in drag. But Dame Edna pressed on. Her gags Dame Edna 85 years young... and caustic cuts on life continue to pour out of by Lee Tate nounced by Humphries she said. my charitable foundation her, faster than she can six years ago). “However this is an Friends of the Prostate, dispense bunches of DAME Edna Everage is The name of the latest apology. It’s an apolo- and re-start my career on gladioli into her adoring beaming with a new lease tour by Dame Edna, who gy for once telling you a clean page,” she add- audiences. of life and plotting an Oc- must be (shhh!) 85, the a wicked  b, a porkie, a ed. Sensibly, before her tober Perth performance. same age as Humphries, cruel deceitful lie. I told We’re not sure how grand arrival in Perth, the “I’m reborn,  t as a  d- is dubbed: “Retired? I you I had retired. Dame Edna will survive dynamic Dame will have dle and rid of the leech was only kidding pos- “That was a few years without Humphries who tested her new material who tormented me for so sums! Dame Edna My ago and when my an- has never been backward on audiences in Canber- long,” says the invincible Gorgeous Life. Based on nouncement got around in coming forward. ra, Melbourne, Sydney, international megastar. a true story.” the globe a lot of people Constant traveller Brisbane, Adelaide, New- For those possums Dame Edna has apolo- ‘freaked out’ to employ a Humphries said: ‘I give castle and Geelong. who aren’t up with the gised to her fans for up- phrase I never use. Some my address as “Business Then, on 30 October, earth-shattering news, setting them when she people actually lost the Class Lounge, Terminal 5, she will be fully ready to the international queen announced her retirement will to live. Some even Praying for an upgrade”. grace the Riverside The- of stage and screen has from public life, blaming self-harmed!” Dame Edna acknowl- atre at the Perth Con- sacked her lifelong man- “failed actor and attention She said that while edges that Humphries vention and Exhibition ager Barry Humphries seeker” Humphries. every star had to make unleashed some great Centre. and turned her back on “One of the reasons I allowances for minor lines like: Was it really in 1955 retirement. am adored pretty much acts of embezzlement, “My mother used to say that Dame Edna was  rst “That’s what I’m do- worldwide is that I’ve al- Humphries had his hand that there are no strang- introduced by Humphries ing. That explains my ways told you the truth; in the till up to his armpit. ers, only friends you hav- with her  rst appearance so-called retirement and mostly the truth about My new team of advisors en’t met yet. She’s now in in a Melbourne University withdrawal from pub- yourselves and even said I should close down a maximum security twi- revue. lic life” (which was an- sometimes about me,” all my companies, even light home in Australia.” continued on page 6 HAGN#326-050427

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Food & Wine ● Club News ● Healthy Living ● Downsizing Healthy Ageing ● Let’s Go Travelling ● Arts/Reviews ● Scene Socially Copy & Advertisement Deadline – 25th of the month prior to publication The Have a Go News JULY edition will be published on Monday 8/07/19 Publishers: Concept Media Letters to the editor Street address: 137 Edward Street Perth WA 6000 Submissions may be edited for clarity and space. Postal address: PO Box 1042 West Leederville WA 6901 Dear Editor, If as Lee Tate suggests then the We need opposition to sort out Website: www.haveagonews.com.au IN reply to Lee Tate’s opinion in only way the underprivileged as these glaring discrepancies. Tel: (08) 9227 8283 Have a Go News’ May issue No I see it could try to get anything If you are already well off it 326 he states that no opposition altered would be to revolt in the probably does not bother you but Fax: (08) 9227 8293 is required in present day govern- streets. We can do without that please spare a thought and have Editor Jennifer Merigan ment. To me that suggests we as opposition in government pro- some compassion for the masses /Travel Editor move towards a dictatorship with vides a civilised way to negotiate that are struggling every day to Please address all correspondence to the Editor no protection for the masses of with the government of the day. be able to earn enough income Email the editor/travel editor: [email protected] underprivileged. Another point he mentions is to pay all the exorbitant and ever There would be nobody to see about the salaries they receive increasing water, power and gas Email to production: [email protected] Have a Go News was fair play and honesty from those and one of their recent increases charges. founded in 1991 by Printers Fairfax in power, not a good idea as past was more than the annual pen- M Spice Judith Treby (Dec) and history has shown us. sion I receive for a year. Mandurah Quentin Smythe (Dec) Assistant Editor Tahlia Merigan Journalists Josephine Allison Frank Smith Dear Editor, Dear Editor, bickering is an abso- Brad Elborough Lee Tate RECENTLY you wrote an article about the ben- RE Lee Tate’s Opinion lute disgrace. Is it any Columnists Colin Barlow Jon Lewis e ts of pole walking. piece about getting wonder that youth to- Index Karen Majer Tahlia Merigan I have a friend who does this and so after read- rid of the opposition in day is violent and has Mike Roennfeldt Hugh Rogers ing the story I decided to tag along with her. government. I whole- no respect for their Contributors Noelene Swain Vince Garreffa The group immediately made me feel welcome heartedly agree with elders when they are and the group leader Jeanette lent me some Lee Tate’s article in the given such bad exam- Production Suyin Boehm poles to get me started in the  rst few weeks. By May issue of Have a ples by their bicker- /Graphic Artist week four I bought my own poles. Go News. ing government. God Advertising sales: I just had to write and thank for writing about It’s time we had a help us! Direct Line: (08) 9227 8283 the activity because I love it. government formed There are so many Email: [email protected] I would like to extend a big thank you to my by the best people good and honest peo- Features Manager Tammy Scott friend Chris who took me along and to Jeanette from each party (hy- ple in both parties and and the group for all their encouragement. brid Government) get untold talent why can’t Sales Account Manager I would recommend anyone to give this a go, Deb Smith rid of all the hang- they get together and even if you have had a hip replacement. The big- ers on who seldom form a (hybrid govern- gest improvement for me has been in my legs The attention of advertisers is drawn to the Trade Practices Act 1974 and open their mouths to ment) it would make the provisions in the Act which apply to advertising. 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They are 25-40 Let’s Go Trade Descriptions and False Advertisements Act (W.A.) and the publisher Go News. often tongue in cheek and always with a musical Travelling may rely on that understanding. Although every care is taken the Publisher shall not be liable for clerical or printers’ errors or their consequences however My husband Brian takes me to the library once reference or two. 41 Let’s go Motoring caused and no responsibility can be accepted by the Publisher where publica- a fortnight where I get my books to read and and And then a week or two ago I witnessed a great 42-53 Retire in Style tion is delayed or prevented by factors beyond the control of the publishers. The Publisher reserves the right in its absolute discretion to alter in whole or once a month we get the paper. musical Blues night at the Charles Hotel. Front 54 Puzzles in part or to withdraw from publication any advertisement. No advertisement When we get home we head to Vince’s recipe and centre was Rick. 55-59 Healthy Living undertaken by a client shall be reliant on supporting editorial. All editorial and read that  rst. The whole night was fabulous. Particularly Aged Care submissions shall be used at the Editor’s discretion. All editorial submissions published in this newspaper remains the property of the publishers and cannot Thank you. fabulous was the ‘Singapore Sling’ segment at 60-62 Arts be reproduced without written authority. the end. Ten great musos taking turns in excel- 63 Scene Socially The editorial views expressed in this publication are not necessarily Jill Dunbar ling and also supporting, to enhance the overall those of the publishers. Dalyellup performance. Thanks Rick! 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Hus- lian Red Cross in Perth in Red Cross WA divisional which she has done for four caps could be used band Ron is vice-patron various  elds, most no- advisory board for seven the past 16 years, using by the people of WA. The of RFBYC. tably the annual Bindar- years. She also chaired her  ne and clear speak- project also raised the She is a keen sup- ing secondhand clothing the advisory committee ing voice to its best. medical world’s aware- porter of Champions sale. for Lady Lawley Cottage From 2010-2014 she ness that the community of Literature through When we meet, the an- in Cottesloe for seven was involved with the wanted them.” Fremantle Press, Black nual sale had just been years, As president of Leaping Lizard program Philippa says emphati- Swan Theatre Company, held and Philippa was Bindaring unit, she or- for Brightwater’s Oats cally she is not a “lady WA Symphony Orchestra elated at the fact that ganised and encouraged Street facility in East Vic- who lunches.” She has a and the Fathering Project $191,500 was raised around 125 women to toria Park as set up by Dr strong determination and which seeks to improve even though it was also put together the Bindar- Penny Flett. 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The sale was worked on the soup pa- ages with an acquired work with others. “Peo- the children of tomorrow planned months in ad- trol. brain injury, helping them ple I have asked to be as best possible for the vance before the election The mother of three graduate from the facility on a committee with me greater good. date was announced. grownup daughters, Brit- with a chance of leading have done so because Plans for the future? “The sale is always ish born Philippa settled an independent life. they empathise with the Philippa smiles and says a great success when in Perth with husband Another fundraising cause.” she plans to keep on vol- you consider men and Ron 32 years ago and achievement for a cause Philippa also does a lot unteering and being in- women have clothing was a stay-at-home close to her heart is Caps of sailing, she is on the volved. 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Patients who wear and chairs the Ron Tough WANTED become bored with it, Philippa was originally these caps have a much Yachting Foundation grown out of it or just involved in school aff airs, better chance of not los- which gives grants to tal- TO BUY want to give it away.” chairing the Schools ing their hair because the ented sailors, yacht clubs Philippa Packer (centre) with Governor of WA Kim Philippa’s longstand- Foundation and the Par- caps reduce the amount and class associations to Old china, Shelley, Beazley and Department of Communities Helen Nys ing work for the Red ents and Friends Associ- of chemotherapy medi- encourage excellence in Royal Doulton, Cross was recognised ation among other things. cine reaching hair fol- silver, tapestry, by Josephine Allison mensely rewarding from last year when she re- Apart from Red Cross, licles. HAGN#327-052054 meeting interesting peo- ceived a Volunteer Ser- she has since done a “We held an art exhibi- metal fi gurines, VOLUNTEERING, for ple to achieving good vice Award from WA host of other things in- tion and sale which raised WANTED old jewellery, pearls, Mosman Park woman things and giving back Governor Kim Beazley cluding recording audio $84,000 for two caps and by hobbyist opals, small Philippa Packer, is im- to the community. For at a special ceremony at books for VisAbility (for- then the St John of God old valve amps furniture plus any and vintage radios items of interest. Also surplus valves. 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Something in the Wine set in Marga- making sure that what I was writ- Stormy Weather, evolved into a book writing next year’s book, due to come ret River to daughter Kelly who spent ing was correct. I would come up and was picked up by Harlequin.” out in September 2020.  ve years in WA from home state with some ideas and sometimes the Tricia’s books have been published “I write from my study at home South Australia. Tricia says her own winemaker would look at me and say, through Harlequin since 2012. Queen most days. When I am in the middle affi nity with WA started from there. “Hmm, that wouldn’t happen here.” of the Road won the Romance Writ- of producing a story I try for 2000 “Yes, next to South Australia, WA is “I want to ensure everything I write ers of Australia Romantic Book of the words a day though some end up on my favourite State,” Tricia laughs over is correct but it is also a lot of fun. My Year award in 2013. Her latest book the cutting room  oor. the phone in an interview with Have a husband Daryl and daughter Kelly is the 11th, seven titles being rural ro- “What drives me? Publisher’s Go News. Tricia lives in the Copper read everything I write. Kelly worked mance, a popular theme for readers. deadlines but I love coming up with a Coast region on the York Peninsula at Royal Perth Hospital so we made Her Flinders Ranges series are set story and immersing myself in it, get- in South Australia, named after its regular trips with our two sons to visit during the early days of settlement, ting to know the characters and  nd- copper mining history. “We have a her and had a family holiday in Mar- with a mix of passion and history. Her ing out what they would and wouldn’t big festival every two years called the garet River.” next book, A Model Wife, set on a do.” Cornish Festival which was held only Tricia’s path to writing started with property in SA, is due out in Septem- Tricia lists here other interests as last weekend,” she said. teaching. “I really wanted stories that ber and tells the story of Natalie King, family (she has two grandchildren), Tricia’s latest novel, Something suited primary school children I was a woman approaching 60, the glue travel, reading, walking on the beach in the Wine, has just been released. teaching so that they could read who holds her family together. But and doing craft (“I have every type of It tells the story of Keely Mitchell, a about it. That got me enthused to things are falling apart for her so she craft in my cupboard”). South Aussie girl who heads to Mar- write children’s stories which got me decides to head for the northwest. Something in the Wine (Harlequin) garet River where she gets involved hooked on writing, progressing to Tricia says she loves researching retails for $29.99 and is available from with warring father and son Euan and writing for adults. her books. “Australia is a pretty won- good bookshops, Big W, Kmart and Flynn Levallier and spends time in “I was a teacher for almost 40 derful country and I enjoy the feed- Target. their winery. years with time off for having chil- back I receive from readers; some- WIN WIN WIN “They have diff erent ideas about dren, my last employment at Moonta times they have been to the place in We have three copies to give how a winery should be run and Area School. When you write books my book or enjoy exploring it …I try away of Something in the Wine Keely is the piggy in the middle, she and send them off to publishers, they to support tourism.” for some lucky readers. To be Tricia Stringer is drawn to the son so there is some say, keep writing, don’t worry about She takes up invitations to speak in the draw simply email win@ love interest there.” waiting. at various clubs including Probus haveagonews.com.au with Wine by Josephine Allison Tricia visited Margaret River on “I had seen a short story compe- and the VIEW Club, a group of re- in the subject line or write to several occasions to research her tition for an adult story with a rural tired women who meet for lunch and Something in the Wine c/- Have RURAL romance author Tricia String- new book. “I went behind the scenes theme and thought I would have a go friendship and raise money for the a Go News PO Box 1042, West er has dedicated her latest book at wineries, meeting winemakers and at that. That short story, A Chance of Smith Foundation. She is currently Leederville 6901. Closes 5/7/19.

Memoir details an interesting and challenging life Calling former students of Perth Boys’ High School for its  nal reunion been decided that 2019  ow of the story. contend with a really is an appropriate year It captures and re- controlling stepmother to hold the  nal reunion wards the reader time given to daily tirades as the number of former and time again. and deception. students who have been When she and her Personally I would attending reunion dinners brother are very small have hired a hit man has fallen while their age her mother drops them to deal with Whacky has increased. off at a railway sta- Winifred. Tricia Frestel The youngest attendee tion hands them over is stoic, down to earth is 74 years old this year. to their father stating, and not given to self- The falling number of men ‘here are your children’ pity this less than hum- rmakes it diffi cult to justify then with a ‘ ick of her drum life of hers is a the eff ort required by the foxtails’ she was gone delight to read. small organising commit- forever. Flick of the Published by Linellen tee who are themselves foxtails paints a vivid Press. A New Tomor- Left to right; Perth Boys High School - Ken Peters wears the old school blazer former Perth Boys stu- Reviewed by picture of her mother row is available on Am- dents. Pat Paleeya in a few words which azon and other on-line IN 1847 the Perth Boys’ centenary of the original tee was established after A highlight of the  nal A New Tomorrow I thought was skillful bookstores for $26.95 School opened in the ‘Old Boys’ Association. that  rst reunion and has dinner will be the unveil- by Tricia Frestel writing indeed. or Kindle $4.13. court house and in 1947 An entry in the Can We continued to organise re- ing of a plaque commem- Tricia travels con- WIN WIN WIN it was re-named Perth Help column in The West unions since. orating the Perth Boys’ TRICIA Frestel asserts stantly from a young We have three Boys’ High School. The Australian newspaper The  rst two events High School at the school that this book was writ- age – visiting England, books to give away  rst record of an ‘Old was the starting point. were held at the former by Les Wearne - a stu- ten because she need- Wales, Ireland, South to some lucky read- Boys’ Association is Catering for that  rst re- Perth Boys High School dent from 1933 to 1935 ed to write her story Africa and  nally Aus- ers. To be in the draw when an Old Boys’ din- union was provided by in James Street (now the who has attended every down and I, for one, am tralia. simply email win@ ner was held in 1911 and personnel from the Se- home of the Perth Insti- reunion. so pleased that she did. She is widowed twice haveagonews.com.au they continued for some niors Recreation Coun- tute for Contemporary The reunion will start This is an outstand- by the age of forty, los- with Tomorrow in the years. cil (thanks to Dawn and Arts – PICA) – where the at 10am PICA (old Perth ing memoir that ranks es friends to suicide, subject line or post It is understood that Mary – and Mavis and Jo next and  nal reunion will Boys High School) James among some of the illness and misfortune. your entry to Tomor- several other reunions who helped with name be held. Street, Perth on Friday 12 best that I have read. As a single mother she row c/- Have a Go were held before the  rst badges and entry fee col- In 2014 we had 317 July. My attention and in- works doing myriad News PO Box 1042, of the current reunions lection). contacts – which included Contact Vince Baker on terest never wavered jobs to survive. On top West Leederville 6901. started in 2013. 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Forty- ve been invented. have time for the blues. in the last forty years, that jor party of my choice, years old, with some The lyrics, “Help me Some travel and  ve of nothing really surprises. and I also gave a tick for problems we were aware if you can, I’m feeling the grandchildren will Somehow, while scratch- “legalise medicinal mari- of, which I thought we down, and I do appreci- no doubt keep me out ing a living, playing wed- juana party.” were slowly dealing with, ate you being round, help of trouble, or at least my dings, parties, pubs We should be growing was followed by a tragic me get my feet back on normal suspect behav- clubs, churches, funerals, hemp for a number of end. the ground, won’t you iour. christenings and bikie reasons. Another time for Suicide, mostly by please, please, help me.” The Perth Blues Club, festivals I was caught off that... men, is way too common were written from a real at the Charles Hotel on guard with last month’s Did you know that the in this “lucky country” sense of powerlessness. Tuesday nights will con- election result. word, ‘nylon’ is a com- and is the biggest killer of Next week, and for a tinue with the winter pro- Just a week before the bination of the names of men under 45. couple more after that gram. BIG VOTE, I was fortu- New York and London. Not so long ago, I was I will be in charge of the One of my outlaw nate to perform support When nylon was invent- watching a Beatles doco Spirit of the Street Choir, cousins tells me his for the wonderful Eric ed, the powers that be and John Lennon men- and it is my intention to grandfather was killed at Bibb, whose dad walked agreed that the hemp tioned the song Help. He teach our team the said Custer’s Last Stand. Ap- with Martin Luther King, plants in Bangladesh had discussed the immense song. I am also planning parently, he was camping Left; The late Gary all those years ago for to go and the  res began. pressure the band came to  lm and record our nearby, and went over “Geordie” Cox at the civil rights movement. Meanwhile Bob, (“By under when fame struck version and get a couple to complain about the Bridgetown Blues with “We shall overcome.” 1990 no child in Australia hard, and became im- of Perthonalities involved noise. Rick Steele It was a pleasure to will be living in poverty”), possible to escape. and so begin a “HELP” Keep safe! It’s not that Above; Rick Steele be in his company and has passed on, and we They went from four movement to support I’m afraid to die. I just open the show for him. can all get back to reality. likely lads playing rock n Mental Health Week, and don’t wanna be there Re ecting back on those Last month, totally un- roll, to not being able to maybe just become a when it happens. times is a double-edged expected to me, one of go out in public without little cog in the big wheel Cheers dears. Are you forgetting things? Declutter your mind for results... ly, it’s almost impossible much to think through to First I had to do some- glowing as you have al- And all my future self- do’, seeing as the future to  nd things in a clut- remember it or  nd it. thing very important. You ready exercised? had to do was bring in the me had nothing to do. tered cupboard. So how do I actually will too if you want to try Do you see how it dried washing. I have a vision now of It’s just about impos- do this? How do I declut- this. I needed the future works? It’s a matter of As you can imagine it my future self, relaxed and sible to ever remember ter a brain? me to love the present wondering if the you in does seem to take extra happy. what I had placed in a A cupboard is easy, me. the future will be disap- energy to do these things Also I want the future plastic bag wrapped take everything out. Put Imagine the future you pointingly understanding and you may feel tired me to be really grateful for neatly in box. It is actually half back and the rest in a week’s time or even or love you. right now. That’s what a  t body and the sort of by Jon Lewis impossible if someone in the bin or give them just the very next day. So how does this help I thought too. Surpris- clean and cleared house else has done it. away. The resulting cup- Will the future you be me remember? ingly the more I did the you see in home cata- LATELY, I have been re- So, all that gave me an board is a breathtaking relaxed that you put the As I completed all my less there was too do. I logues. Oh, and being a membering things more idea. (Ting!) delight. So much space dirty washing in the bas- tasks there was less to was ending up with more better husband to my dar- precisely and what’s What if a mind clut- and content. ket yesterday? Will the remember. My mind was spare time. ling wife Gloria. more... I have been feel- tered resulted in the I suppose a brain is future you be grateful you becoming less cluttered. Wow! This was some- Okay, what would you ing better and here’s how same problems as a desk going to be quite dif- washed the dishes as I did not need to remem- thing I could not foresee. like to do for your future I think it’s happening. or cupboard cluttered? ferent and I do not wish they were used? Now all ber to pay the phone bill, If I had I would have done self? It occurred to me that Maybe that’s why I can’t to throw out something the future you has to do wash the clothes, vacu- it years ago. In the real Have less to remember it’s hard to  nd things on often remember or ‘ nd I may later need. So I is put them away. um, program my GPS, world I did need to simply and remember more… a cluttered desk. Certain- things’ as I have far too came up with a process. Will the future you be phone my friends... say ‘tomorrow will have to All the best.

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HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 327 JUNE 2019 9 Belinda walks across Australia in support of assisted dying MPs and point out that anguish that she experi- hours of her life twitch- to stay and contribute to palliative care alone is not enced, knowing that she ing and struggling in her change in the state. a suffi cient solution,” said was trapped in a situation hospice bed, gradu- Two cross-party parlia- Ms Teh. where she had no legal ally growing weaker with mentary enquiries in Vic- “I also wanted to show options, and no one was each round of morphine. toria and Western Aus- other people in a similar able to legally give her Belinda’s mum’s experi- tralia have independently situation that they are not what she had requested, ence is evidence that not concluded that even the alone.” due to the state of the law all pain and suff ering can best palliative care can- Belinda completed a in Western Australia. be alleviated even by the not relieve all suff ering for Bachelor of Laws and “The palliative care best palliative care. terminally ill patients. Commerce at the Univer- doctors and nurses did “There should have The committee also sity of Western Australia, a wonderful job looking been a more compas- found the family and in 2016, just eight days after my mum. They did sionate way for mum to friends are being trau- before her mum, Mareia everything they were al- die, on her own terms, matised as they watch was diagnosed with ter- lowed to do and were when she decided that loved ones die agonising minal breast cancer. always respectful and she had suff ered enough. deaths and as that some After the diagnosis, she professional. But even And until the law chang- terminally ill people are became her mother’s full- with the very best that es, Western Australians taking their lives, often in time carer modern medicine could who nd themselves in horri c circumstances. Belinda says the last off er her, I witnessed her the same situation as my While suicide is not il- few weeks of Mareia’s life suff er a gruesome and mum will have no options legal, it is illegal to assist in a hospice were particu- undignied death, an ex- available to them,” said in suicide. This is the only Belinda Teh with photograph of her mum Mareia larly diffi cult. perience that will haunt Belinda. occasion where it is il- “She was in a lot of pain me for the rest of my life.” “I originally felt resent- legal to assist in a legal by Frank Smith May and ending at Par- tary Assisted Dying Act and a lot of discomfort in Mareia, a practising ful about the way my act. One possibility is to liament House, Perth, on comes into eff ect in June this period. Her body was Catholic, made two sepa- mother was treated in repeal the prohibition on BELINDA Teh 27, is plan- 26 August the walk will this year and Western basically wasting away. rate requests to two dif- WA. I did not want to stay assisting suicide, but Ms ning to walk from Mel- honour Belinda’s mum, Australia’s State Parlia- She couldn’t eat much ferent medical practitio- in the state and planned Teh does not agree. bourne to Perth in a bid Mareia, who was denied ment is expected to de- food anymore. Her stom- ners involved in her care to move away with my “I think a Bill similar to to raise awareness of the assisted dying in Perth bate a Voluntary Assisted ach was rejecting it. for help to die peacefully partner. In time I worked that in Victoria is the best need for assisted dying three years ago and con- Dying Bill later this year. “But mum was also – but her requests were through that feeling. I solution. There are lots of laws in WA. sequently died a lingering “I need to share the suff ering in a way that denied both times. have received much sup- checks and balances in Starting at Parliament and painful death. story of my mother with can’t be summed up by Left with no other op- port and now I’m a proud place. It is a safe system,” House, Melbourne, on 28 The Victorian Volun- the WA community and statistics: the distress and tions, she spent the last West Australian and want she said. HAGN#327-052180 Alzheimer’s WA Men’s Sheds offer meaningful support Retiring with Grace: TERRY (pictured left) runs the stories they tell me,” he said. Without her wanting to throttle you too often! Men’s Shed at Alzheimer’s WA Men’s Sheds promote the A talk about the psychological in Shenton Park and has done health and wellbeing of members for more than  ve years. He said and encourages social inclusion. adjustment to retirement. that supporting this Men’s Shed Being part of a Men’s Shed pro- By Psychologist Colin Longworth gives him the opportunity to give vides men with the opportunity When: 2pm Saturday 22 June back to the community, after his to participate actively in a safe, Where: Mills Park Centre - Lesser Hall late wife was diagnosed with Al- friendly and welcoming environ- 85 Brixton Street, Beckenham zheimer’s disease in the late 80’s. ment, and work on meaningful $15 per person or $20 a couple “I was previously working at projects that can help maintain Booking: Trybooking.com Subiaco Men’s Shed when I was strength, coordination, thinking (Look for ‘Retiring with Grace’) approached to support the Men’s skills, emotional wellbeing and Or at the door if space available. Shed at Alzheimer’s WA,” he said. the ability to be as independent More info: www.colinlongworth.com.au/Grace “I thought it sounded like a nice as possible. thing to do.” Alzheimer’s WA has three oper- Terry’s dedication and patient, ational Men’s Sheds open to men caring and calm manner are evi- who are living with a diagnosis of dent in the support he provides to dementia. The sheds are located members, from  nding projects in Shenton Park, Mandurah and for them to take part in or helping Albany. with projects they bring in from For more information contact home. Alzheimer’s WA on 1300 66 77 88 “I love seeing the pleasure on or visit alzheimerswa.org.au/our- the guys’ faces, and I love the services/mens-shed/

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If you are interested in determining CDC-013587 MAY’19 ratory Health strives to and Alpha 1-antitrypsin whether you may be eligible to participate or would advance its research of de ciency. like more information, please contact the team; bronchiectasis through If someone has bron- clinical trials, where a po- chiectasis, or any of the (08) 6457 3198 Flu can be deadly serious, particularly if tential new treatment is other mentioned respi- www.resphealth.org.au you’re elderly, a child or pregnant. tested in individuals who ratory conditions, and [email protected] currently have the condi- want to help to  nd an- If you’re 65 or older you can get a free fl u vaccine. tion, in the hope of learn- swers please email the HAGN#327-052119 ing more about how to friendly team at admin@ better treat the disease. resphealth.uwa.edu.au or healthywa.wa.gov.au/immunisation The team of staff in the call 6457 3198 for more Clinical Trials Unit at the information. 10 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 327 JUNE 2019 Gratitude for abundance and  ghting the challenge of waste ‘Glorious abundance’ to provide rocket for ten produce on ‘cosmetic’ ness of climate change, dates don’t mean that the them to tackle the poli- came to mind this week months of the year and grounds, supermarkets reducing food waste is food is ‘off ’ the next day cies that cause an esti- when I joined friends to a variety of seasonal fruit throwing out past ‘use by one way to lessen our in- so use common sense. mated 20 to 40 per cent pick 440 kilos of olives. and veg, many of them date’ products, restaurant dividual carbon footprint. Find ways to turn left- of fruit and vegetables to The sight of branches ‘volunteers’ springing up waste and householders Here are a few tips. overs into the next meal. be rejected before they hung low and dense with from last year’s crops. throwing away food. Make a shopping list and My best discovery is even reach the shelves fruit, and of the subse- We in WA are lucky in The waste is expensive check the pantry before beeswax wraps. They because they don’t meet quent bottles of deep comparison with people – Australian households going to the supermarket. may be a bit expensive to high ‘cosmetic’ stan- yellow aromatic olive oil, in many parts of Australia throw out $8 billion of ed- Don’t go shopping when buy but they last for ages dards. The supermarkets was deeply satisfying. I and the rest of the world ible food each year. One you’re hungry – you might and keep vegetables blame consumers – let’s feel the same emotion who are struggling with in  ve shopping bags end be tempted to buy more and left-overs wonder- tell them we are more Karen Majer at our Farmers’ Market drought and food short- up in the bin, amounting than you need. Keep per- fully fresh for longer. Feed sensible than that! by Karen Majer when I see tables piled ages. While not forgetting to $1036 worth of grocer- ishable foods, and those peelings and scraps to a For me it comes down high with fresh fruit and that we have our share ies per average house- getting near their use-by worm farm or to your gar- to properly valuing the WHAT does the word vegetables, loaves of of folk who suff er food hold each year. As well as date, at the front of the den plants via a compost magni cent abundance ‘abundance’ conjure up bread, cheeses, pre- insecurity or rely on food the direct cost, every bit fridge and use them up bin. that comes from the land for you? The dictionary serves and all the other relief, most of us have ac- of food discarded wastes  rst. Serve smaller por- Ask your restaurant for and using it with respect tells us it means ‘a very delicious local produce. cess to abundant choice. the water and fertilisers tions onto the plate – it’s a take-away container for and gratitude. large quantity of some- Another joyous source Sadly, some take this for used to produce it, the better to go back for sec- food left on your plate. Find out more: www. thing’ but to me it’s more of abundance is my gar- granted. Alarming food packaging, and the fuel onds than scrape good Most are happy to oblige. foodwise.com.au/food- than that. It’s a feeling of den, which survives my waste results from dis- used to transport it. At food into the compost, or Tell your supermarket you waste/food-waste-fast- appreciation. neglect and manages carding perfectly good this time of acute aware- worse still the bin. Use-by support ‘ugly fruit’. Ask facts/ Eleven new members join the over 55 Canoe Club Toy Story returns to screen individual teaching and The aim of this ses- achieved the tasks espe- WOODY has always been learning each week, they sion is to practise basic cially the extremely wet con dent about his place also enjoyed getting to strokes as well as learn- exercises. in the world and that his know some members as ing how to avoid obsta- It was wonderful to priority is taking care of his well as advancing the all- cles. It also allows new see that all of the new kid, whether that’s Andy important social aspect. paddlers to learn how to members are now  nan- or Bonnie. Many thanks to club help themselves, as well cial and fully- edged But when Bonnie adds members who, as al- as how to be assisted members. The club wel- ways, very generously whenever an involuntary comes them and hopes a reluctant new toy called loaned kayaks, life jack- disembarking from a kay- they enjoy many years of Forky to her room, a road ets and paddles. This ak happens. It is never paddling, fun and friend- trip adventure alongside allowed the newcomers terribly pleasant getting ship. old and new friends will to try paddling diff erent wet a on a cold day but it If anyone is interested show Woody how big the kinds of kayaks for three is important to know how in club activities please world can be for a toy. contact president, Iris Directed by Josh Cool- Safety day at Hillarys weeks before deciding and what to do to keep which kayak they would safe. Mickiewicz on 0438 926 ey and produced by Jo- by Iris Mickiewicz For the  rst time this like to purchase. It was a brilliant safety 578 or secretary, Dale nas Rivera (Inside Out, Up) and Mark Nielsen (associ- year the club has bud- The  nal induction ses- day, many thanks to all Winn on 0420 733 024. ate producer Inside Out). THE past month has died our newbies with sion for the newbies was existing members who Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 4 ventures to cinemas 20 been an interesting start some existing members. a safety day at Hillarys gave their time and ex- June. to the Over 55 Canoe This enabled individual Boat Harbour. Despite pertise to assist the new WIN WIN WIN Club season. It has wel- tuition, increasing the the weather being cold members. 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portant. We know from ticle, do to ensure they Become a volunteer. club. Look out for notic- website reveals there want those extra years data that having pur- or you aren’t in the group Not only will people reap es at the shops or in the are more than 180 reg- to be healthy and not pose is vital to wellbe- of those whose low lev- the health and wellbeing local newspaper. There istered Men’s Sheds in spent with a minimal lev- ing. Social connections els of social interaction bene ts of being a vol- will no doubt be notices WA either operational or el of wellbeing and en- should bring purpose potentially impact on unteer, they will have the in this newspaper for in development. Being joyment of life due to the into our days. Social the sense of purpose or opportunity to give back groups that may interest. a part of a Men’s Shed impacts of poor health. connections, and our wellbeing? to their local community. For the blokes reading provides opportunities Part of this is ensur- network of relationships, We need to constant- It’s a win win situation this, consider joining a to participate actively ing social wellbeing is are bene cial in their ly adjust as we move for all. Volunteering op- Men’s Shed. As a wom- in a safe, friendly and catered for. Make sure reciprocity. That is, each through our life stages, portunities are wide and an, the therapeutic ben- welcoming environment you aren’t a ‘Mr 15 per Rhonda Parker person bene ts from the and moving beyond varied and most organ- e ts of a Men’s Shed are where men are able cent’. Reduce the risk interaction, each is nur- early adulthood is no isations are always look- a mystery to me. How- to work on meaning- of becoming socially by Rhonda Parker tured by it, and it brings exception. Recognising ing for the unique skill ever, I’m told there is ful projects at their own isolated as you get older. CEO Alzheimer’s WA meaning and purpose to we need to make a few set that volunteers (es- something very cathartic pace, in their own time, Do what you have done both participants. changes is no indica- pecially older volunteers) for a man in simply being in the company of other throughout your lifetime MEN’S Health Week oc- An Omnipoll survey tion of failure, simply a can bring. in a shed. men. and build new relation- curs this month and I’d conducted last year re- response to the world of Check out what your Apparently, just being The sheds promote ships and purpose as like to explore an area vealed most Australians change that we live in. local government – surrounded by the tools the health and wellbeing you move through one of health outside the tra- have half the number of The solution is closer council or shire – has to of a trade, the familiar of male members and phase of your life to an- ditional considerations close friends they did and easier than people off er. Local government smells and sounds has encourages social inclu- other. of physical wellbeing 10 years ago. Men are might think. has long been support- a positive eff ect. Even sion and connection. Whether you drop and illness. Research more at risk than wom- Get to know neigh- ive of local residents if the time amounts to For those wondering, into your local Men’s shows that being social- en, with 40 per cent of bours. Knowing those being connected locally, nothing more than a don’t let a diagnosis of Shed and make some ly connected is vital for men having “low levels who live close by can rather than seeking to good old yarn with a dementia stop a man new connections, join a physical and emotional of connection” and 15 give a real sense of con- work and play further mate, or a chance to from joining a Men’s walking group or volun- wellbeing. Retirement per cent found to have nection, even if people from where they live. A enjoy a cuppa uninter- Shed. Alzheimer’s WA is teer in an organisation challenges us in that we no close friends outside don’t have a lot to do local government will rupted away from the a part of the Men’s Shed whose work is meaning- no longer have the con- their long-term relation- with each other. Hu- have a wide range of usual pace of everyday movement with three ful to you, take a stand nections the workplace ship. These  gures are mans are essentially so- sporting groups, hob- life, Men’s Sheds have operational Men’s Sheds for your wellbeing this brings. cause for concern when cial creatures, and need bies or exercise classes, proved to be an im- dedicated to men living month. Social connections we think about men’s to belong to a group. with many tailored to portant place for social with dementia. Make the changes aren’t simply about hav- health. 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*Conditions apply. May also include oɈ ers and promotions throughout the month. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 327 JUNE 2019 13 Making good use of old electronic devices - recycling and reusing... and peripherals such as hard drives, mice, rate or create a plastic problem in the ocean. TADWA dismantles them and separates mate- cables, memory cards, printers and scanners. In the past in Australia we solved our waste rials for recycling. Contact them on 9379 7400 This now known as e-waste. problems by exporting it to third world coun- or email [email protected] Kerry Wilson waste education offi cer East tries in Asia or Africa. There the metals are re- E-waste can be dropped off at most local Metropolitan Regional Council says people covered by burning off the associated plastic. council waste management facilities and com- shouldn’t just put them in a rubbish bin. E- This causes serious health risks for the opera- panies such as Offi ceworks and Harvey Nor- waste contains valuable and often toxic mate- tors and releases of toxic gasses in the envi- man will take old computers and televisions. rials that should not go into land ll. ronment. These go to TechCollect, the offi cial recy- Metals are recovered and sold mainly to Ms Wilson says these countries, led by cling program of the Australia and New Zea- countries in south east Asia. Glass is broken China, are beginning to reject our rubbish. We land Recycling Platform Limited which re- and used in road construction. can’t continue to export our electronic and cycles equipment collected by their collection Steel, plastic, brass, lithium, aluminium, other waste. partners. glass and precious metals can be reused. But But what should we do? Janene Murdoch, TechCollect’s program many also contain material such as lead, arse- Computers that are still working or repairable manager, says even if equipment is still func- nic, chromium, cadmium and mercury which can be given to Technology for Ageing & Dis- tioning it must be recycled. are hazardous in the environment. ability WA (TADWA) in Bassendean or Bunbury. The Scheme only covers the recycling of by Frank Smith The growing amount of e-waste is a world- TADWA refurbish computers and supplies televisions and IT equipment. Phones are cov- wide challenge as valuable and scarce re- them free or at a nominal cost to people with ered by an organisation called Mobile Muster. TELEVISIONS, computers, tablets, computer sources are going to waste. According to the disabilities, older persons, and those who care Mobile Muster collects phones for resource peripherals, batteries, light globes and mobile United Nations the world combined generates for them, people who are experiencing  nan- recovery and are not reused. This ensures that phones have a limited lifespan. They either fail a staggering 44.7 million tonnes of e-waste an- cial hardship, community service organisa- any data left on the device is destroyed. to work or become too slow and cumbersome nually or more than six kilogram per person. tions and other not-for-pro t and training cen- There are a number of companies that will to handle up-to-date software, or in the case of Only 20 per cent of e-waste is collected and tres. Others go to developing countries as part buy old phones for possible refurbishment. mobile phones the network they operate on is recycled globally. In WA 16 tonnes of batteries of humanitarian aid. They will also ensure that all data is destroyed. no longer operating. are recycled every year, but that is only 40 per- TADWA will also ensure that all people’s per- They include Mazuma Mobile, Phone Cycle, Over time many of us end up with a draw- cent of those purchased. sonal data is destroyed before the machines Bounce Mobile or Boomerang Buyback. er full of electronic bits and pieces and old Kerry Wilson says some materials are diffi - leave their premises. My task for this winter is sorting and dispos- phones and shelves with ancient computers cult to recycle. They are toxic, diffi cult to sepa- If the computer has passed its use by date ing of several drawers full of computer junk.

TV Talk with Lee Tate - Two and a Half Men has gags galore to keep viewers chuckling rector Alan Alda came to Each show is also short. some son, Jake, move in. that depend on so many contract for two years at in the ratings. light - must be at the top The key thing is that along It doesn’t sound espe- people, actors, directors $1.78 million an episode. In January 2011, Sheen of genuine hits from stars- with the good lines, all the cially alluring but Sheen and writers, Two and a Half In 2011, CBS and War- entered a rehabilitation and-stripes territory. Sein- actors are perfectly cast. gives it his own sheen. Men runs into trouble. ner Bros. ended produc- centre voluntarily for the feld and a couple of others TV bad boy Charlie Sheen There’s a fair bit of nudge- In 2010, a magazine tion for the rest of the third time in 12 months. aimed at younger viewers is probably acting himself, nudge, wink-wink naughty reported that after seven eighth season. Sheen had In another development, will also be hailed as greats. given his reputation with antics but gradually it seasons, Sheen an- entered drug rehabilita- Angus Jones (“Jake”), Enter Two and a Half women and various sub- borders into almost AO nounced he was consid- tion and apparently made converted to Christianity, Men. Yes, politically-incor- stances. He’s supported by territory. These days, of ering leaving the show. “disparaging comments” joining the Seventh-day rect Two and a Half Men. formerly little-known Jon course, there’s not much Sheen quit after  lming about the series’ creator Adventist church and at- Some of us are latecom- Cryer and Angus Jones. on TV that younger view- the  nal episode of season and executive producer tacked the show as “ lth TELEVISIONTELEVISION sit-comssit coms frfromom ers to the show which end- Without going into what ers haven’t seen or heard seven, due to his rejection Chuck Lorre which didn’t that contradicts his moral star-struck US of A can be ed its  rst series in 2015. happens in the series, on the small screen - and of CBS’s off er of $1 million go down too well, despite values”. He said that he hard to swallow, especially But nightly, one-and-a-half the basic premise is that elsewhere - plenty of an episode as too low, ac- the show’s enduring rat- was sick of being a part of for senior viewers who, for hours of replays on 10 bachelor Sheen is a he- times. cording to one source. ings. Sheen got the chop the show and begged fans most of our viewing lives, Peach (Channel 11) have donistic jingle writer living The repeats are hardly Sheen eventually stated the following month. to stop watching. have been put-off by Yan- hooked us. The series’ in his beachfront Malibu late-night viewing either, that he would be back for After Charlie’s “death” Such happenings be- kee canned laughter and gags, written by an army house, chasing women with episodes running two more seasons. It was to get him out of the series, hind-the-scenes! Enough lame jokes. of jingle and joke writers, and drinking booze. His from 7.30pm to 9pm. reported that a press re- Ashton Kutcher (husband action for a TV series. Among American com- are genuine rib-ticklers that life is changed after Charlie These shows can’t last for- lease issued by Sheen’s of Demi Moore for six Don’t suppose the boys edies, MASH - where the keep coming in every epi- Harper, his uptight brother, ever, of course. As with all publicist con rmed that years) took over and the would want to play them- genius of actor, writer, di- sode. Alan, and Alan’s trouble- these long-running series Sheen had signed a new series survived very nicely selves! Talking gut health and diabetes... HAGN#327-052188 is undertaking research into the rela- Caring for People Everyday tionship between type 2 diabetes and statin medications and Professor Liz Davis, a paediatric endocrinologist, CPE Group head of the department of diabetes and endocrinology at Perth Children’s Hos- CPE Group’s low 12% fee covers all administration and care pital and a senior clinical lecturer at the management costs which means that 88% of your package funding is Telethon Institute for Child Health Re- search who will talk about possible links available for the provision of services for you. between bacteria in the gut and type 1 diabetes. Let us help you make the MOST Professor Fergal O’Gara and Liz Davis West Coast forward Jamie Cripps, DIABETES Research WA delves into who has type 1 diabetes, will also be out of your Home Care Package the links between gut health and dia- at the event, signing autographs before betes when it hosts its annual National the formalities kick off . Diabetes Week event in July. Diabetes & The Gut: Closer to a Cure? Services include: The lunchtime event Diabetes & The is on Wednesday 17 July at 11.45am Gut: Closer to a Cure? will be held in for a midday start at the TSH Centre, 36 • Personal care Wembley on Wednesday 17 July. Dodd St in Wembley. • Domestic assistance Speakers will include Curtin Uni- RSVP details from diabetesresearch versity’s professor Fergal O’Gara who wa.com.au and gardening • Social support and transport • Meal preparation and food supplements • Aids and equipment A gas offer • Podiatry, physiotherapy and other allied services made for you Guidance on number of service Experienced and qualifi ed hours per fortnight: With AGL’s Seniors deal, there’s care team Level 1: 5 hours no better time to switch.* You choose the time and day Level 2: 10 hours that suits you Level 3: 22 hours Call us or go online to find out more Your choice of support person. 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by Nadine Georgiades without any possible chance of win- Project Coordinator ning events or setting records and is - Masters Swimming WA willing to assist their club as a volun- teer to time-keep or  ll other volun- ANOTHER very successful Live- teer positions at this event. This is Lighter Masters Swimming WA state the Masters Swimming ethos - swim- championships were held in late May ming for  tness, friendship and fun. at HBF Stadium. Even though it is a This year’s winners are Olena Ko- state event, our swim meets are dif- pyl from Beatty Park Masters, Anne ferent to others. Competitors swim Archer from Busselton Masters and with people who have similar times, Michelle Chia from Belmont Masters. LiveLighter Seniors Activity male or female, or any age. This gives All these swimmers have fantastic /Information Day, Belmont everyone the chance to swim with stories leading up to their swim. swimmers of the same ability. Olena only learnt to swim three ON 15 May about 155 people attended The weekend is all about participa- years ago and joined the club to im- the SRCWA LiveLighter Seniors Activity - infor- tion and having fun and of course a prove her swimming. Anne started mation day at Belmont Oasis. The event gave swim or two. with private lessons to learn to swim participants the opportunity to try different Have a Go News very generously and joined the club in February of this recreational activities as well as À nd lots of in- sponsored our event with the Have year and has also done her  rst open formation relevant for older adults from a vari- a Go News encouragement award. water swim. Michelle has competed ety of outlets. SRCWA executive ofÀ cer Dawn This award has been running since in her  rst state championships and Yates introduced City of Belmont seniors and 2010 and it recognises three partici- has now joined the committee of Bel- disability engagement ofÀ cer Helen O’Sullivan pants who “Have A Go” at this annual mont Masters. to open the proceedings and then invited the event. With more than 30 clubs in WA to participants to have a go trying out activities Each club is able to nominate one choose from please visit our website including pole walking, Exergaming, giant Michelle Chia from Belmont Masters being presented member who is preferably swimming www.mswa.asn.au to  nd your near- darts, Bob (table billiards), Heart Sport Activ- her towel by Wendy Holtom, Masters Swimming in the event for the  rst time and is est club and start a swimming jour- ities, seated hockey, indoor bocce, carpet assisting their club to gain points ney. golf, carpet bowls and others. After a morning Australia board member. of engaging activities people were treated to a healthy lunch of sandwiches, hot food and fruit. During the break people were invited to join an interactive demonstration from Ball- room Fit followed by Dance Sport and Para Update of British pensions and  nding lost contributions Dance Sport which had the audience mes- merised with their moves. Para Dance Sport in the UK for those Having said that in still have this investment, of moving money from is an elegant, graceful and stylish sport which people who are making some cases paying for some made decades their business. Therefore, includes athletes with a physical impairment voluntary contributions earlier part years can still ago and forgotten about. listing all the companies and was amazing to watch. to enhance UK State be of bene t if they are This ABI report does that people worked for SRCWA would like to thank Helen from the Pensions. However, I making a part year al- not take account of where they believe they City of Belmont, City of Belmont staff, and SRCWA’s hard working volunteers and staff for am now aware of sev- ready paid while working pensions accrued while might have paid into a helping to make this event a great success. We eral cases where people in the UK into a full year working as a teacher in scheme is always a good would also like to make a special thank you to who have reached State over the year that a per- education or in the forc- start. the trustees from Wooroloo Prison Farm for their Pension Age (SPA) since son moved to Australia. es, the police, local gov- Then try searching for outstanding assistance throughout the day. 6 April 2018 have also While I am not legally ernment or the NHS. them or records about SRCWA extends its appreciation to LiveLight- been receiving requests allowed to advise on Oc- The UK Government their scheme on the in- er Healthway for their magniÀ cent sponsorship, Mike Goodall for payment for part cupational Pensions I am has announced it will be ternet. There are special- years up to the date that staggered by the num- working with the pension ist companies out there the City of Belmont for hosting this event, the by Mike Goodall Department of Local Government, Sport and they reached SPA. ber of people with whom industry to develop a who have access to Cultural Industries and Department of Com- These letters have I speak to regarding their ‘Pension Dashpot’ which information but be cau- munities for their support. Remember to eat WHILE the Brexit saga been sent either by mis- UK State Pensions who will record all the pension tious of scammers off er- healthy meals and exercise daily to LiveLight- rumbles on in the UK take or as a part scam tell me that they could payment made by a per- ing to  nd ‘lost pensions’. er. This event was sponsored by LiveLighter and another Prime Min- by HMRC because pay- possibly have at some son over their lifetime so Always use a reputable Healthway, organised by SRCWA in partner- ister bites the dust, our ment for part years is time while working in the that there is one central company. ship with the City of Belmont. cause is held in limbo. At only relevant if people UK been part of or paid reference point. In some cases, it might least by the time people are living in the UK. If liv- into an Occupational However, this will not be worth considering FREE 2019 LiveLighter read this we will have a ing permanently in Aus- Scheme run by their em- be  nalised for several moving these pensions Seniors Activity/Information Days new ministerial team in tralia please do not pay ployers. years so what can be to Australia which again The LiveLighter Seniors Activity/Information Australia and will know for part years requested Recently there has done in the meantime? requires working with a Days are free events to provide people with who we need to get to in this way. They will not been a summary pub- Many people will not specialist company as the opportunity to À nd out about relevant in- know and who’s ears to enhance the UK State lished by the Association have what is known as a the rules have changed formation and take part in a variety of activi- bend. Pension and it is within of British Insurers (ABI) ‘digital footprint’ ie. have many times over the last ties. At the event morning tea and a light lunch Letters have been ar- people’s right to ignore that they estimate that a Linked-in account, a few years. is provided. If you would like to attend any of riving from the HMRC them. there is more than £20 Facebook or Instagram Anyone who would like the scheduled events please call 9492 9773 for billion of Personal Pen- account or email that can to discuss the above in further information, registration is essential for HAGN#327-052189 sion Insurance sitting un- be referenced back to the greater detail or require to catering purposes. The events run from 10am claimed in their coff ers. time they were working understand their options This is money, possibly in the UK as such things on any other aspects re- to 1.30pm and the venues are listed below. • Quality work done quickly Furnissdale: 20 June, Peel Masonic Hall, • Over 30 years experience from short service, that were unknown for most garding their UK State 16 Furnissdale Road, Furnissdale • Honest and competitive rates FREE should have been paid of our working lives. Pensions, is welcome to Swan View: 3 July, Brown Park Recreation • Small and large jobs out to pensioners who Insurers have little in- contact Mike Goodall on Centre, Swan View QUOTE! have either moved jobs centive to invest heav- 08 6364 0859, 0403 909 Call or txt GARY 0418 928 075 or countries and who ily in  nding people as it 865 or via e-mail mikec WA Volunteer Service Awards Additional Paving Services PL are not aware that they also can have the eff ect [email protected] As the state president of Seniors Recreation Council I was so honoured to receive a volun- teering service award at the Department of Communities WA Volunteer Service Awards held on Wednesday 22 May. It has been a joy for me to volunteer continuously in different capacities with the SRC council for more than 27 years. I also send congratulations to the host of amazing individuals from our community who received recognition at a brunch paying tribute to their contributions as volunteers for more than 25 years with the one organisation. The Minister for Seniors and Ageing; Volunteer- ing; Sport and Recreation, the Hon Mick Mur- ray MLA presented the awards at the event. Congratulations to all the recipients on their awards, your dedication and commitment over the years is an integral part of our society. Have a Go Day 2019, a LiveLighter Event – Registrations Open… Have a Go Day 2019 a LiveLighter Event will be held on Wednesday 13 November at Bur- swood Park from 9am to 3pm. This free day offers the over 50s the opportunity to try new activities À nd valuable information and last year attracted an attendance of 15,000 peo- ple and 230 exhibitors. Registration forms are now available for clubs/groups, not for proÀ t agencies and commercial entities; forms can be obtained by calling 9492 9773. For information on any of the above events please contact the SRCWA offi ce on 9492 9772. SRC President, Hugh Rogers K 16 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 327 JUNE 2019 COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Your ideal personal trainer has four legs and barks… Dr Westgarth said previous no apparent mobility advantage research showed that dog own- over non dog owners who did ership encouraged physical ac- little walking. tivity, but it was unclear whether But there is more to dog own- this involves all members of ership than just picking a mutt a dog-owning household, or up. whether dog walking replaces “I would recommend think- other forms of exercise. ing carefully about what type of In a related study, American dog (for example size and breed) researchers Cheryl A. Krause- best suits an older person’s life- Parello, Elise E. Gulick and style and capabilities,” said Dr Basilia Basin reviewed research Westgarth. REVOLUTIONARY WORKS OF ART into the role of human–animal “My research shows that there ON THE BODY interactions in the lives of older is a perception, or rather a myth, Showcase Sat 15 June 6.30pm, Sun 16 June adults and its eff ect on loneli- that smaller dogs don’t need as 2pm Mandurah Performing Arts Centre ness, depression, and amount of many walks. Music, theatre, laughter, spectacular wearable art physical activity. “They may be easier to physi- Australia and beyond. They reported that older adults cally control and handle for an Tickets and info 9550 3279 who interact with animals have older person than a larger dog, decreased loneliness and de- and actually still very happy to by Frank Smith MORLEY/BEECHBORO RETIREES instead of, other physical activi- pression, improved cardiovascu- undertake a substantial walk ev- Meets Wednesdays 9.30am in the Beechboro ties. lar health, and increased physi- ery day. Library. DOGS make ideal personal Dr Westgarth estimated that cal activity. “However, I think what type of Come along for companionship, outings, games, trainers because they encour- dog owners were four times Dog owners had lower sys- dog best suits someone comes or just a cuppa and talk. age their owner to take exercise. more likely than non-dog owning tolic blood pressure than both down to personality of the indi- Contact Carolyn 9378 3326. They are also much cheaper adults to meet recommended cat and non-pet owners and vidual dog and person rather than the human variety. physical activity guidelines. rated their health better than cat than making any easy judg- SENIORS ART AND SOUL CONCERT Dr Carri Westgarth, lecturer She said the  ndings highlight owners. Dog owners who lived ments by size or breed alone,” Aquila Quintet playing light classics and golden in Human-Animal Interaction at the role that dogs may have in alone exercised more frequently she said. oldies. Liverpool University in the UK helping to keep humans healthy. and spent more time on each Some of the researchers sug- Dementia friendly event proudly supported by asked 385 households in West Health authorities in both UK physical activity session than gested that older people might City of Melville. Cheshire about their physical and Australia recommend that did either cat owners or non-pet consider volunteering at an ani- Thursday 27 June 10am Blue Gum Community activity. These comprised 191 adults should do at least 150 owners. mal shelter. That would provide Centre, Brentwood dog owning adults, 455 non-dog minutes of moderate-to-vigor- Cat owners had higher body many of the physical and psy- Entry $10, carers and children free, owning adults and 46 children. ous physical activity per week. mass indices and higher systolic chological advantages of own- light refreshments included. Unsurprisingly dog owners The Australian Institute of blood pressure, reported worse ing their own dog without the Ph 0438 898 822 www.trybooking.com/BAJGI walk more frequently and for lon- Health and Welfare found 54 per general health status and exer- cost and practical problems. ger periods than non-dog own- cent of women and 51 per cent cised less. Dr Westgarth’s results were FRIENDS GWELUP ers, but interestingly they walked of men in Australia failed to meet However, people who owned published in Scienti c Reports Meeting 1, 3, 5th Tuesdays of the month from their dogs in addition to, and not the recommendations. dogs but do not walk them had in March. 9.30am-11.30am $2 donation includes morning tea. Board games, crafts, card making, lots of chatter and outings arranged. Old school tap from the new kings of swing comes to WA Lake Gwelup Christian Church cnr Karrinyup Rd and Huntriss Rd est and most distin- family can enjoy. Call Wendy 0438 921 729 with any questions guished dancers and This is old school cool singers, including Jesse from the new kings of LESLIE CENTRE MANDURAH Rasmussen (Hot Shoe swing. If you’re new to Mandurah and looking for a Shuffl e, Grease, Candy Don’t miss The Tap place to go then this Community Centre is for Man), Jordan Pollard Pack performing in WA you. Varied activities including scrabble, sau- (West Side Story, Any- at the following venues: sage sizzles and concerts. Wednesday there is a thing Goes, Singin’ in the On 2 July at Albany friendship group for the over 50s. Rain), Thomas J Egan Entertainment Centre, info 0412 151 212 (Singin in the Rain, Fame Bunbury Entertainment The Musical, The Great Centre 3 July, Mandurah VINTAGE COLLECTABLES Gatsby), Sean Mulligan Performing Arts Centre Dolls, Toys and Antiques (Jersey Boys, Legally 4 July and Perth 5 and The Perth Doll and Toy Collectors Group present Blonde, Saturday Night 6 July at the Regal The- the annual sales day. Fever), Ben Brown (The atre. Contact the venue 4 August 10am-3pm. Admission $4 Boy From Oz, Singin in for tickets. Cannington Exhibition Centre cnr. Station St / the Rain, Wicked) and WIN WIN WIN Albany Hwy Cannington Max Patterson (Hot We have a double Robyn 0435 327 462 The Tap Pack Sydney Opera House © Daniel Boud Shoe Shuffl e, Funny Girl, pass to give away to West Side Story). each show in WA, LADIES TUESDAY CLUB FOLLOWING sold-out Picking up where tainment and world class Armed with their lov- simply email win@ Meets at the Nollamara Bowling Club houses in London, Ed- The Rat Pack left off … tap dance. able on-stage larrikinism haveagonews.com.au Tuesdays 9am-11am inburgh, Beijing, Berlin, The Tap Pack conjure With dazzling per- and with numerous cred- with Tap in the subject Social get together, morning tea and friendship and fresh from sold-out up a modern twist to formances on stage, its in theatre,  lm and line and don’t forget New members welcome 9349 0097 shows at the Sydney the crooners and artists dressed in slick suits and television and more than to mark which venue Opera House, Australia’s from the 50s through to equipped with sharp wit, 30 musical theatre pro- you would like to at- JOONDALUP AND DISTRICTS COUNTRY newest and hottest tap the noughties. Featur- The Tap Pack is a highly ductions between them, tend with your details. WOMENS ASSOCIATION dance sensation, The ing songs from Sinatra, entertaining act featuring the show is pure en- Or call the offi ce on Come and join us for coff ee at our meeting room Tap Pack will tour Albany, Dean Martin and Sam- some of Australia’s  nest tertainment. They sing. 9227 8283 during busi- at Emerald Park Clubroom Bunbury, Mandurah and my Davis Jr to Sheeran, tap dancing performers They dance. They joke. ness hours and nomi- 41 Emerald Way Edgewater Perth with their high en- Bublé and Beyonce, The tapping up a storm. They bring a new, invigo- nate which venue you Tuesday mornings from 9.30am ergy, tap comedy show Tap Pack mix slick hu- Starring a rotating rating energy to a time- would like to attend. You will be welcomed by a friendly group of tour from 2 July. mour, high energy enter- cast of Australia’s  n- less style that the whole Closes 25/6/19. ladies who enjoy craft mornings, fund raising activities or just a coff ee and a chat. President Alison 0439 850 435. Secretary Margaret 0424 392 431 #327 June edition PUZZLES Solutions VOICE MOVES WINTER CHOIR BASH Sunday 7 July 1.30pm-4.30pm Cost $5 Venue Riverton Baptist Church 38 Modillian Ave Shelley. Doors open 1pm Afternoon tea will be served at the intermission for a $2 coin donation.

MORNING MELODIES Wednesday 19 June 11-12pm Older Women’s Network Theatre Group presents a variety show of music and dancing from yester- year along with some laughter and joyful comedy. Fees Standard $15. Group (10 or more) $14. Registered Carer $3 Don Russell Performing Arts Centre, Murdoch Rd, Thornlie 9498 9414

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Set the capsicum aside and deglaze the pan with a little water or stock and save the dirty looking juices from the pan, this is pure  avour. Mash the potatoes with a little extra vigin olive oil and season with some salt and pepper to a chunky or  ne texture, you choose. Left to right; Doric Street Cafe’s French toast served with bacon, fresh strawberries, maple syrup and berry compote Split the sausage in half - corn and zucchini fritters with smoked salmon, poached egg and hollandaise sauce - watermelon passion juice, but not all the way through like a banana split. Put passion halo juice and  at white coff ee Inset; Tahlia Merigan the capsicum strips down The parking is easy, For drinks I went with berries, maple syrup and the parcel and eating its the centre and pipe the and it is located in one one of the home-made some berry compote contents. mash on top. Place the of those quaint old-fash- juices passion halo (wa- ($14). The bacon was Ingredients to feed four: two splits per person in a ioned group of shops on termelon, passionfruit crispy and delicious, the 8 x thick pork sausages double strength or heavy a corner block. The decor and pineapple) which was maple sauce was gener- ½ red capsicum cut into duty alfoil and pour a little is the usual café style; a perfect combination not ous but she said the toast thin strips of the juice over the mash semi-industrial modern too tart and really refresh- wasn’t quite hot enough ½ green capsicum cut and decorate with little but there’s some nice ing. My guest ordered a and the berry compote into thin strips cubes of mixed capsicum. touches such as the wall watermelon passion juice didn’t go with the dish but ½ yellow capsicum cut Close the parcels and re- garden near the counter ($8) along with a  at white overall a tasty dish. into thin strips heat when required or do and some lovely local art- coff ee ($4.40) which she We noticed a fellow 4 x potatoes mashed it all fresh and heat the by Tahlia Merigan ist prints along the wall. said was smooth but diner eating the Doric by Vince Garreffa Sea or lake salt to taste pork splits in a large tray I liked the attention to unfortunately was luke Street granola which Freshly cracked black covered with alfoil so they ON a sunny Friday morn- detail of trying to reduce warm. She said her juice came with pannacotta, THIS is bangers and pepper to taste steam under the alfoil to ing after taking my car in waste with sugar on the was delicious. granola, berries and yo- mash at its best. Cooks WA Extra Virgin Olive Oil serve piping hot. for an obligatory service table in a jar and paper I decided on the corn ghurt and felt food envy can prepare them in ad- Fry the sausages slowly Buon appetito! in Osborne Park, we straws. It’s counter ser- fritters which came with – it looked delish. vance wrapped in alfoil so that they cook thor- Vince is the proprietor decided to head to Scar- vice and after we made two corn and zucchini frit- We liked this little sub- cold waiting to reheat in oughly without drying out of Mondos Butchers lo- borough to try a local café our choice and headed ters served with smoked urban café and it is cer- the oven on the barbecue and allow to cool if the cated at 824 Beaufort that I’d heard did great to order the staff were all salmon, poached egg tainly popular with the or even straight on the intention is to serve them Street, Inglewood. They brunches. helpful and friendly. and home-made hol- locals. Friendly service, coals. Involve the kids in the next day. Fry the cap- are open Tuesday to Fri- Suburban cafes are on The menu is compre- landaise sauce and a nice food and well-priced. the adventure of making sicum strips in the pan day 8am – 6pm Saturday the rise and Doric Street hensive serving all day rocket salad ($19). It was It would be a nice spot the dish and wrapping in used to cook the sau- 9am to 2pm. Phone 9371 Café was buzzing with brunch items includ- a  avour bomb and the for brunch and then head alfoil so there is more ex- sages until the capsicum 6350 or visit www.mon activity when we arrived ing nasi goreng, ramen, smoked salmon was a to the beach for a winter citement in unwrapping is a little tender and co- do.net.au around 10am. I liked steamed buns, a burger, really good quality  sh walk along the coast. seeing the range of de- soup and the expected with a generous serving. mographics at the place, breakfast dishes. There I asked for hard poached 3.5 spoons from the 20 somethings, is also a cabinet off ering eggs and they were per- Doric Street Café and mums and their young a range of pastry items, fect. Kitchen and quite a few retirees rolls and home-made My guest chose the 4/11 Doric Street, taking advantage of a pre cakes which all looked French toast which came Scarborough What’s fresh this June weekend breakfast. delicious. with bacon, fresh straw- 9341 3198 www.doricstreetcafe. of onions and cauli ower colour and soften ready com.au  orets with olive oil and for juicy eating—they T’s spoon ratings Open – Monday to fresh herbs as a side dish make an elegant table Five spoons – excellent food and service Sunday 6.30am to 4pm or folded through pasta. decoration in the mean- – you must go! Apples: Crunching on a time. Beurre Bosc pears Four spoons – overall good food and service well worth a visit! fresh new season apple are favourites for cooking Three spoons – reasonably good food and service but could make some every day is a joy when and good eating as well. improvements. there is such a choice. Navel oranges: The Two spoons – food and service needs improvement. WA’s best known apple, season for WA navel One spoon – would not recommend. Pink Lady, is now joined oranges is kicking off , by the new generation with some early season

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Add saf- creamy and not stiff . diff erently. When I was fried in pan with olive oil fron and a pinch of salt Keep stirring for another growing up my Mum and 1 large chicken breast and a teaspoon of pep- two or three minutes Nana would boil a chook sliced into small pieces– per. Keep stirring and until the rice is perfectly for quite a few hours for lightly pre fried in oil in then add  rst cup of hot cooked. Don’t add the the stock and meat in- pan with olive oil stock. Keep stirring. chicken and mushrooms cluded in the recipe. Due 2 cups Arborio rice As rice absorbs stock until its nearly cooked. to time constraints I have 4 cups Campbells keep adding a cup of Top risotto with last of amended the recipe and chicken stock (heated stock until all stock is the parmesan and serve now use chicken breast to nearly boiling) used up. The secret of with salad and crusty Above; Origin of risotto recipe hails from Louis Maffi na’s birthplace of Italy and bought stock. I hope 1 - 1½ cups hot water a good risotto is to con- bread. Inset; Jennifer Merigan you enjoy this taste of (may not need all of it) stant stirring of the rice NB: It takes about my Italian heritage. Salt and pepper as it absorbs the liquid. 20-25 minutes to cook THIS risotto recipe has great grandfather Louis 200grams  nely grated As the rice becomes ten- the rice in a risotto – the been passed down the Maffi na when he im- Jennifer Merigan parmesan cheese der you may need to add dish should be nice and generations from my migrated to Kalgoorlie Editor Method an extra cup or cup and creamy and not stodgy mother’s family and from Northern Italy in the Ingredients Fry butter in a large a half of hot water. – add extra salt and pep- provides me with great 1920s. 2 heaped tablespoons saucepan with garlic When the rice is nearly per to taste but remem- comfort every time I I can remember my of butter and shallot on a low to tender stir through the ber the parmesan adds a cook it. 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24 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 327 JUNE 2019 GREAT HOME and GARDENING Rug up for winter - Colin’s top tips for caring for the winter garden… • During late autumn and winter many indoor plants can often suff er dry leaf tips and red spider mite attack. This is commonly caused by warm dry air from the use of heaters, reverse cycle air-condition- ing or gas  res. Mist plants regularly or sit them on a gravel tray with the water level just below the top of the gravel to increase hu- midity. For mites use Eco Oil, Eco Neem or Richgro Bug Killa to control infes- RHS Chelsea Flower Show highlights, L-R; Garden by Birmingham City Council - Green Switch designed by Kazuyuki Ishihara - Mark Gregory’s The Welcome to Yorkshire Garden tations and repeat 10-14 days later. by Colin Barlow • Aerate compacted areas perfect for growing these munching on your vegies. be applied now while the Perth. Professionals prune • Due to the decreased with a garden fork or hol- tasty vegies. The downside Eff ective controls include trees are dormant and be- their roses from mid July light levels during winter, WELL winter is here and low tine aerator. is that they are very tempt- beer traps, copper sprays, fore budswell. Later sprays to mid August. most indoor plants can be the nights may be chilly, • Use a pre-emergent her- ing to caterpillars, including coff ee grounds; Iron che- of Copper oxychloride can Flower Garden moved a little closer to the but we need some good bicide to spray and control the cabbage white butter- lates based pellets and be used at budswell and • My jonquils, Dutch Iris, windows of the house. downpours of rain after winter grass such as ‘Win-  y, cabbage moth and ducks, if you can borrow around a week later. anemones and tulips have All the fun of the our warm dry autumn. So ter Grass Killer’. Always looper. These nasty cater- one from a friend. • Most Citrus will have commenced growth and garden fair here are a few timely jobs thoroughly wash it in to pillars are very good at hid- • For a healthy treat, sow various stages of ripening will be bursting into bloom The Northern Orchid to do now to keep your create an eff ective barrier. ing and camou age so you broad beans and both fruit at the moment de- in late winter and spring. and Garden Fair will be plants and garden healthy • Spray away the winter need to eff ectively control snow and sugar snap peas pending on the variety, but To strengthen the bulbs held at John Septimus in the cold winter months weeds in your lawn with them. Safe and organic in June. Choose a well- it is also the time to prune reserves for enhanced Roe Community School, ahead. a selective herbicide for products such as Success drained soil in a sunny spot them. Cut the branches 10  owering next year ap- Mirrabooka Avenue, Mir- Lawns your speci c type of grass. Ultra, Dipel or Beat A Bug with some form of support to 30cm above ripening ply a soluble high potash rabooka, 76 Evandale • Continue to mow your Weeds will grow actively Naturally Based Insect such as a tripod of stakes fruit to keep them com- liquid feed with an added Road, Darch from the 6 lawn at least every three to while the lawn is slowing Spray are best to use. or a trellis. pact and to encourage seaweed based soil con- to the 7 July. The fair is four weeks. down during the winter • If you want muscles like Fruit new  owering and fruit- ditioner and plant ton- open from 9am until 4pm • Rake up any fallen tree months and can smother Popeye, try growing some • Over the last couple of ing growth for next year’s ic. Start now and apply on Saturday and from leaves that may cover the your lawn resulting in dead healthy spinach during years scale on  g trees crop. every two weeks until they 9am until 3pm on Sun- grass as it can result in dis- patches. winter. It is full of antioxi- has become more preva- Garden die down after  owering. day. eased or dead patches of Vegetable Patch dants and vitamins, protein lent and now in winter it is • Pull up weeds or grass • Fill some pots, contain- There will be wonder- grass. • If you grow brassicas and  bre. an ideal time to take back growing in your garden ers or any spare spots in ful displays throughout • Vigorously rake worn or including cabbage, cauli- • Quick growing lettuce are control. Spray  g or any beds and add some soil your garden with some the weekend of orchids, dead patches of grass  ower, Brussels sprouts, perfect for winter salads other deciduous fruit trees improver like compost or bright and colourful winter African violets, bromeli- to remove dead material broccoli, kale or Asian and can easily be grown in with a safe botanical oil manure to improve the  owers. Easy to grow and ads, gerberas, camellias, or thatch. greens this time of year is pots if you don’t have a ve- such as Eco Oil to kill scale soil. Try mixing in a cou- care for at this time of year tulips, wild owers, cacti gie garden. Varieties that I and mealy bugs. After 10- ple of kilograms of clay are poppies, pansies, Vio- and succulents. recommend include Cos, 14 days repeat the spray per square metre with the las, alyssum, Lobelia, Di- Entry is $5 or $3 for Baby Butterhead, Green to break the breeding cy- compost to really make a anthus, Cineraria, English seniors and includes a Mignonette, Frizmo, Revo- cle by killing the crawler diff erence to sandy soils. daisies, Primulas, Calen- cup of tea. Don’t forget to lution, Oakleaf, Salad Bowl stage. • Scatter some wild ower dula and Forget-me-nots. check out the plant sales, and Iceberg. • If peach leaf curl was a everlastings seeds in any Indoor Plants talks and demonstrations • Cooler wet weather during problem on your peach- bare patches of the gar- • During winter most indoor while you are there. Con- winter usually means the es, plums or nectarines den. plants will survive quite tact Tony 0481 967 471 snails and slugs will be last year preventative • Wait until mid July before happily being watered or Bruce on 0417 903

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Left to right; Rohan Vos - Rovos Rail’s luxurious dining car - looking into Big Hole - the observation carriage, an ideal vantage point for capturing wildlife by Steve Collins as Rohan Vos himself bids Western Cape. They pro- photos of the scenery and gredients; with traditional which off ered lovely views and his jokes were rather us adieu. vided a ruggedly scenic wildlife. dishes such as game be- of the landscape. Just af- weak. The walk across I LOVE people who can He makes a point of backdrop as I relaxed into Passengers hailed from ing a specialty on the train, ter sunset we stopped at the road to the station have a dream, then turn personally farewelling ev- the journey. all over the world and complemented by  ne the small town of Matjies- following the offi cial tour that dream into reality. ery journey. Life aboard the train many were rail enthusi- South African wines. The fontein, for the strangest was much shorter, and South African Rohan Rohan is an entertain- is pure luxury. There asts, like myself, who love sound of a gong heralds excursion on the whole more interesting, than the Vos is one such man. ing speaker, but he does is a maximum of three the easy pace of travelling lunch and dinner. You trip. initial bus ride. This owner of a success- have a serious message. staterooms to each car- by train. The Rovos Rail make your way to the This is a small, but ar- After the thrill of visiting ful auto spare parts busi- Mobile phones and de- riage, each of which has experience harks back to dining car with an almost chitecturally impressive, Matjiesfontein I enjoyed a ness took his  rst train trip vices are not to be used its own private, spacious the glory days of rail trav- crab-like walk in order to town in the Karoo. It was wonderful meal then had a and was hooked. More for browsing in the din- bathroom. Mine had a el, reminiscent of the  rst cope with the sway of the built by a Scotsman called beautiful sleep. Because than thirty years later, auto ing and lounge carriages. double bed, two comfort- half of the 20th century train. Jimmy Logan and com- it is mostly a single line spare parts are a distant Those public areas are able lounge chairs, and before aviation became As I was travelling as a prises just a few ornate track we often pulled into memory as Rohan now for conversing with fellow plenty of hanging space a common form of trans- single, and tables were for buildings including a hotel sidings to wait for other runs a successful private passengers and drinking for clothes. port. four, I imposed my mea- called the Lord Milner. trains to pass, and some- train enterprise that is as much as each individ- The sleeping carriages Rohan Vos was cor- gre company on diff er- As this was a refuelling times this wait would last based in Pretoria, South ual feels  t. Phones can have all been completely rect; interesting conversa- ent passengers for each stop, passengers were quite a while which made Africa. be used to take photos, renovated to an exacting tion mixed with stunning meal. It was a great way ushered off the train and it very peaceful for sleep- When I was given the otherwise put them away standard. They are based scenery, plus the odd tip- to make acquaintances, crammed into a double ing. opportunity by Great Train while in public. on the American Pullman ple, made for a wonderful to learn about my travel- decker bus which trav- Next morning we con- Journeys by Rail Europe He is an imposing  g- carriages, which were journey. ling companions and to elled about 90 metres to tinued travelling north (www.greattrainjourneys. ure, it’s his railway, so he synonymous with luxury On Rovos Rail, pas- indulge in some brilliant drop us all off for a tour through the Karoo. This com.au) to ride Rovos makes the rules. 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At thongs a bit too formal, escarpment towards my taste, he was more which stretches all the the world, and I knew is guarded by the Table other times I would seek but this train evokes the Touws River we entered a like a frustrated thespian way up to Ethiopia. that travelling on Rovos Mountain sentinel which the company of others style of the Victorian era series of sweeping curves than genuine tour guide continued on page 28 Rail would be very spe- overlooks the wild South in the lounge cars. My and it was entirely appro- cial. Even so, I could not Atlantic Ocean. As the favourite was the very priate to dress for dinner. anticipate what a brilliant train snakes through the last carriage, the obser- The meals served on experience I was about to valley behind Table Moun- vation carriage, because board are simply amaz- enjoy. tain, that monolith is an the rear was open to the ing. 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Left to right; Waterbirds landing on lake - Cape Town waiting room - lounge car - Rovos Rail state room continued from page 27 were discovered it soon monds from the past to themselves, and I had George Harrison. is a magni cent opera- are extremely high. The landscape of the became a 215m-deep the present. some fascinating con- Reaching Pretoria tion. At the time of my One man’s vision Karoo reminded me of hole as 22.5 million There is a real dia- versations with people we had to reverse into visit Rohan was using morphed into magni - the country between tonnes of earth were ex- mond display inside a from all over the world. the Rovos Rail station, South African Railways cent reality. Southern Cross and cavated. vault which shows the These included mar- which was exciting for locomotives to haul his This trip was but one Kalgoorlie when travel- You walk out onto a surprisingly large vari- ried medical specialists me as I, and the other trains, and he told me of the many itineraries ling on The Prospector. giant gantry gangplank ety of diamonds, not all from Pittsburgh whose true rail fans onboard, that his great wish was off ered by Rovos Rail, It is  at and covered in to gaze down into the of which are found in shared interest was rid- were able to stand at the to own locomotives that other journeys venture low shrubs with very lit- deep, and it was impres- South Africa, and some ing trains all over the rear of the observation were powerful enough to into Namibia, Mozam- tle wildlife to be seen. It sive. Especially when very beautiful cut dia- world; a Finnish lady carriage to watch as we pull his own trains. bique, Zimbabwe and was truly mesmerising. you consider that this pit monds. who ran a specialist were shunted in. Western Australia has elsewhere in southern Our next stop was the was mostly dug by picks Back to the train for rail travel agency out of On reaching the plat- come to his rescue. We Africa. Rovos Rail Jour- Diamond City of Kimber- and shovels. As I gazed a cocktail then to dress the UK Midlands; and a form we were greeted have the same rail gauge neys can be booked via ley. This was a truly im- down into that massive for dinner. This was group of Chinese who by Rohan Vos, his fam- as South Africa, and Ro- Great Train Journeys pressive place, and the chasm I admired the in- to be our last night on raved about their visit to ily, and a large number of han has been able to pur- by Rail Europe. Go to discovery of diamonds dustry of humans. this glamorous hotel on Western Australia. his staff . This is a private chase six powerful die- their website www.gre led to the founding of De Part of the mine mu- rails, so a bit of a party The next morning, station that is comprised sel electric locomotives attrainjourneys.com.au Beers, the world’s oldest seum replicates the was planned. After din- on our way to our  - of a luxurious waiting here, which he shipped where your quest for monopoly. tunnels and shafts that ner most of us sashayed nal destination, Pre- room, museum, carriage over to be overhauled, adventure will de nitely We visited the Big would have been dug down the rolling carriag- toria, we could see and locomotive sheds, painted in the Rovos Rail be whetted. Hole and Kimberley during the mine’s hey- es to make our way to Johannesburg in the workshops, laundry, livery then put to work. Steve Collins was a Mine Museum, which day. Inside the Exhibition the observation carriage distance. Johannes- kitchen and a large rail- My Rovos Rail journey guest of South African was indeed inspiring. Centre are photographs, where cocktails were al- burg became enriched way yard. from Cape Town to Pre- Tourism (www.south The Big Hole used to archive material and ready waiting for us. due to gold, which I was privileged to toria was fabulous. It is a africa.net) and www. be a big hill, but when original artefacts that il- Passengers are en- was discovered by an be taken on a private brilliantly run private rail- greattrainjourneys.com. seams of diamonds lustrate the story of dia- couraged to enjoy Australian prospector, tour by Rohan, and it way for which standards au Friendship Force members’ busy year of exchange travel Tribute to P&O’s most

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© Tourism Western Australia WA’s GREAT Outdoors WINTER IN THE WEST CARAVANNING • CAMPING • ACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling It’s time to get out and about to discover Western Australia’s wonders this winter have so much to off er spells world-class wild- Where else on the from planes, soar in hot the most-intrepid travel-  ower-sighting. Strong globe can you: Stand air balloons, dive with ler and word around the winds brings sailors and facing the ocean with whale sharks, hike hills, world is seriously spread- wave-jumpers. the desert at your back? run marathons, swim ing, fanned by govern- We need only jump in Wander or drive along oceans, jump and ride ment, tourism folks and our cars, board a plane, endless white-sand huge waves, cycle cir- businesses. There’ll be a train or bus or join a guid- beaches for days? Peer cuits, tour on motorbikes price to pay, of course. ed-tour. For three winter into spectacular gorges? and sail seas. The focus on the grow- months in our north- Cruise down bird and Our sunsets and natu- ing the economy is un- west, we mightn’t see a crocodile-populated ral beaches are enough derstood. But we have cloud in endless, warm, waterways? Tour mine to draw international seen what it can be like in blue-sky days. sites? Get down in the tourists and we can lay other countries for travel- On the road, we can red dust? Watch whales on our backs anywhere lers. Getting anywhere drive for one day, two and dolphins within a across thousands of can be a challenge: Time days or 10 days and see stone’s throw of the open kilometres to see it takes,  nding a seat, spectacular, changing shore. Dive into one of the best nightly shows in juggling toilet stops,  nd- countryside that citizens the world’s most-unique the universe. ing or buying safe water of so many nations can natural features – Nin- Did I mention quokka and food, competing for only hunger for. Travers- galoo Reef – and watch sel es? Ocean wonders at Albany tickets to events. And ing thousands of kilo- world’s-biggest ocean Yes, this is waxing lyri- coping with their weather! metres, sometimes with tides. cal. But we don’t have by Numbat, our travelling natural adventures. Com- queues in so many other Let’s not forget how sighting hardly a soul. WA also off ers up dia- to beat-up our State’s scribe pare it with overseas. countries. lucky we are in the West. We are spoilt from monds and gold, gas and natural and abundant No borders, passports With all the talk about We can jump in the car choice of so many remote oil, iron and lithium, salt attributes. We just have HORDES of us West or currency changes. No attracting many more and head in any direction towns and locations that and oysters. We have to list them. Fact is, our Aussies are set to hit the massive queues, traffi c tourists to the West, let’s and at any time of the even well-worn, heavily- ocean and river  shing, appeal as a tourist mag- roads again. (When aren’t congestion or heavy pol- face it. We’re never going year. Wet, windy, wintry wrinkled West Aussies lobsters and prawns, net is easy to see. West- we, though?). lution. No lugging hefty to have it so good on our days in Perth mean warm haven’t seen them all. pearls, fruit and veg- ern Australia in the raw. Spare, for a moment, a suitcases. You can take open roads and at our or hot, sun-shining days Wide-open spaces. etables, abundant water Openly accessible and thought on our easy ac- a plane easily enough special spots. in our north. Relief from The genuine sunburnt and world-class wines, now at its best. cess to our fascinating inside WA without the The hordes are com- Perth’s hot spells can be country. Wild  owers and truffl es and cheeses. Tick, tick, tick…the and varied places and boarding delays and long ing. That’s inevitable. We found in our south. Spring wild animals. In WA, people jump tourist tsunami is coming. 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Retire in Style ADVERTISING FEATURE The quintessential checklist for quality retirement planning Tackling the tasks eas- or cut-price, depending Approaching retire- art galleries and histor- ney to cover each other’s es you into retirement, on travel times. ment is the right time to ic sites? Does she want aff airs if something hap- setting you up for a ful- Finances are an un- plan that special some- to go to a big concert? pens? How will you draw ly-enjoyable era in your avoidable big issue thing to celebrate your (Tickets often need funds when travelling? life. Times have changed. - pre-retirement and reborn lives. Mostly, it’s booking months ahead). Family is also a con- Retirement is no longer during retirement. Much an overseas or on-the- Couples need to be sideration when travel- a matter of just going paperwork and money road holiday. To get the upfront with each other ling. They have any up- out to pasture after your matters are required by best rates, book well or risk travelling under coming plans that may working life’s eff orts. Re- Big Brother before pen- ahead. Perhaps a year. suff erance. Some cou- impact your plans. Will tirement is a second bite sions or part-pensions Tip: For your special ples are able to happily your home need attend- at life, a new chapter you are set. It’s going to trip, go when the weath- divide their interests: She ing-to or rented out? can have some control take your time to gather er is best and that usually goes shopping, he strolls When not travelling, over. it all and present, Cen- means peak and shoul- along streets or has a how much time can your Yes, enjoyment and trelink-acceptable. der seasons. Yes, it will beer and they reunite children expect you to leisure are priorities. But Make an appointment cost you more. But well down the track and tell put in for them, babysit- by Lee Tate without direction or plan- to visit Centrelink well worth it (if you can aff ord their stories afterwards. ting for example? This rest of your life. ning, you may become ahead of retirement. it). Booking well ahead Health, like it or not, should be discussed with Retirement bene ts jaded or idle – perhaps Allow for long waiting also gives you time raises its ugly head for your spouse. You are in RETIREMENT planning and entitlements. Health turn to excessive sub- times in their offi ces (go to shop around travel the retiree. Health cover retirement together. provides opportunities, cover. Banking, assets, stances. Proper plans early in the day). Estab- agents and deals. is crucial to your well-be- Retirement activities. potential savings and a wills, funeral arrange- pay-off . Tenfold. The lish what you need to Travel early in your re- ing and your hip-pocket Pre-retirement is a good sense of direction. Proper ments and insurance. good thing is that the plan supply and what you can tirement when you are and can be investigated time to investigate your planning takes time and Travel plans. Consult- is not set in concrete. expect to get. Word of younger and probably well-ahead. See a health future interests: Sporting is best tackled early and ing spouse and family. Modi cations along your advice: don’t accept so- healthier. Your travel in- fund early to discover clubs, libraries, seniors’ step-by-step to avoid Downsizing or retirement retirement journey are in- cial bene t advice from surance rates won’t be at your current coverage groups, singing, danc- stress and arguments. home. Cars. Fitness and evitable and encouraged. friends and relations. their peak. Check the dif- and travel coverage. Do ing, social group outings, The check-list may look activities. Social and Early into retirement, Get it from the horse’s ference in rates between you have pre-existing ail- charities. Having some- daunting but you are community involvement. you’re going to cele- mouth. Everyone’s  scal your 60s, 70s and 80s. ments? These have to be thing to go to, mix-in with essentially reviewing the Home jobs and duties. brate – perhaps with that situation is diff erent and In retirement planning, declared or your claims and contribute to is rec- dream trip. But we’ll get rates, services and ben- involve your spouse or will be void. ommended. “Hanging LIFESTYLE! FREE UP CASH! to that. Well-out from re- e ts change. partner and consider Your credit card may around the house” is an tirement,  nd out about If you can aff ord it, family members. You are automatically include issue of contention. Downsize with conÀ dence and security at your entitlements. WA’s get advice and direction doing things together travel insurance but Spouses need some Lakelands Leisure Village ‘Home among the trees’ Seniors’ Card has several from an independent  - more often. Travel might check with your bank. commitments and time bene ts worthy of grasp- nancial expert. Priority: seem like a great idea to (One common card pro- away from each other. ✓ 50 year lease - security gate ing and these are listed Cut all debt. Live within you both. But even if you vides travel insurance Joining a social or chari- ✓ Twice weekly bus to shopping centres online: www.seniorscard. your new means. At this agree on the same des- if you spend $500 or table group isn’t enough. wa.gov.au/bene ts/ stage, having looked at tinations, you may have more). Pre-retirement is It has to be the right ✓ Pool - À tness centre - 2 clubhouses HAGN#327-052038 Public transport may your  nances and gone diff erent ideas on how to a good time to review one. The nearest Men’s ✓ 2 bedroom homes from $125,000 not have been part of through the paperwork, do it. your banking arrange- Shed or weekly dancing ✓ 15 minutes from Joondalup - Ellenbrook your life. But being able it is timely to look at your Does she expect to go ments. Do you have or group may be made up to travel without car assets to make or up- window shopping at all need a joint account? of well-meaning people costs and parking is- date your wills. Commit those stops? Does he Does it require both sig- but they may not be suit- Call Anthony on 043 313 2172 sues at times when few to it. Changes can be expect to sit in the sun natures? What happens ed to you. Trial and error others are on buses and made if circumstances with a coff ee or beer in if one is unable to sign with groups is worth the 289 Sydney Road, Gnangara Ph 9405 1212 trains should change change. each of the towns? Do on the joint account? Do eff ort. Website: www.lakelandsvillage.com.au your viewpoint. 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It is recom- when things are done and bybZ Zo a St James J ily reduced soon to make mended that pillows be you can wander about way for the new season’s replaced every 18 months. and think about whether LAST month I talk- spring/summer looks. Treating ourselves and the sofa might look bet- ed about laying up and I’m not suggesting that taking joy in our life and ter there or buying some changing the look of your people need to redeco- home is what it’s all about. fresh  owers to enhance room to embrace the rate every season but take That and family are our a room. Organising and pottering to display items cosy winter months and I advantage of the oppor- world and that’s why I It’s about re arranging am always so passionate favourite things on a man- So many people do ture and collectables in youself the time and the about having lovely things tel, bookcase or tabletop tend to feel they need to your home be only what space to make those de- at home. and taking the opportuni- keep things but really ask speaks of you and what cisions. LOVELY I have really enjoyed ty of creating a fresh inte- yourself this month what you love and who you are. meeting with people late- rior lifescape. can I dispense with. Just Once again from a Zo a off ers an interi- AUGUSTA ly who follow my column A domestic Rorschach a thought and especial- clean slate of declutter is or style consultation for Why not move to a and have contacted me test if you will, where in- ly for those in the throes where you can make a de- readers and would like for home visits, shopping stead of interpreting ink- of downsizing, while I do cision to then add. Follow to off er one reader each pristine area of the West excursions and shared blots we can take in and know that downsizing can your heart, make it about month a free hour’s con- with me the vision for what interpret the meaning of be in itself a rather trau- you. We all work hard for sult. She can assist with they would like to achieve the why, what these items matic choice, think of the others, it’s a lovely thing de-cluttering, restyling, The Augusta Retirement and see it realised. Thank mean and reason that freedom of being clutter to self care and make it choosing furniture and you for allowing me to they’re living with us or free. about us too. personal styling. She Units are administered by a play a part in making that where they’re taking us. The best advice I can Fancy a feather pillow off ers a special rate for small group of volunteers. happen. I really do ap- Less is more quite liter- give for a potter session and a silk pillowcase? Do Have a Go News’ read- preciate the trust it takes ally these days so unless around the house is plen- it…small pleasures pro- ers and knows how to Unit available for occupation and the sense of reward is we want be a slave to ty of time and music. It’s vide a large joy. And don’t style on a budget. For wonderfully satisfying. dusting or anything just about relaxing and think- forget you deserve it. This those interested in a in a Lifetime Tenancy. Did you know that there because its sentimental... ing and having the chance month have a good look free hour’s styling please is such a thing as the art give it some thought and to make choices and ones around the home, let go contact Zo a on 0406 Two bedroom, of pottering? Well, I didn’t make the choice to move that you are comfortable of things if you can and, 336 607 or email zo ast one bathroom, open plan but it makes sense be- on and remove. with. Let all the furni- after a good potter, give [email protected] Price $175,000 The quintessential checklist for quality retirement planning For enquiries, contact HAGN#327-052129 by Lee Tate continued from page 42 Judith Childs 0448 975 810 Seek good libraries help you live longer and vices are available from tending around the house shine? (You may need to near home and when you better. What computers your council? Have you and garden? Which ones investigate sports clubs (8am-5pm) travel. 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Retire in Style ADVERTISING FEATURE Retirement villages and land lease communities explained RACHEL Lane, author, village your contract will sistance, something that Retirement villages oper-  nancial planner and likely be a leasehold or most people haven’t had ate under the state Retire- seniors industry expert, a license arrangement,” prior to moving into a land ment Villages Act. recently spoke to an au- she said. “Retirement vil- lease community,” Rachel Most important, when dience of potential down- lages don’t give you any said. choosing where to down- sizers at a seminar for ownership of the home or Commonwealth rent size to, is  nding the com- National Lifestyle Villages. the land, just a lease for a assistance is available to munity that suits you. She explained the diff er-  xed period. National Lifestyle Village “You need to get a ences between retirement “In a land lease com- home owners who are on sense of the vibe. Some villages and land lease munity, you own your a pension. “In my opin- villages you walk into and communities. home and lease the land ion rent assistance is the you go this is a bit of me, The biggest diff erence on which it sits and that most generous of govern- I could live here and bring and bene t to land lease creates a very unique ment payments. If your all my mates and we could communities, like all Na- ownership model from rent exceeds the thresh- have a really good time. tional Lifestyle Villages, a social security point of old, rent assistance kicks That’s the sense you want is the ownership arrange- view. If people get a pen- in for every 75c you pay,” to get, it doesn’t matter ment. “In a retirement sion, this allows rent as- Rachel said. how cheap or expensive L-R: National Lifestyle Villages founder, John Wood - CEO Serenitas management, Retirement villages and something is, if you don’t Rob Nichols - Rachel Lane - home owners at Vasse Lifestyle Village, land lease communities like it, it’s not worth the Barbara and Peter Wagner Attention all retirement villages... have entirely diff erent leg- cost. already had over a glass ing in this new community au and view the video. islation. Land lease com- “It’s about being with a provides,” Rachel said. To  nd out more about

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Retire in Style ADVERTISING FEATURE Travelling in retirement - Fred and Edna Marsh’s world adventures and retirement tips coach but then opted New Zealand with the re- every day as an indepen- Iron Curtain. world. In 1980 he also for independent travel mainder around Asia. For dent traveller.” Fred looks back on the went with them while in the UK which we did Edna’s 90th birthday last “In Britain, following the changing cost of travel, Fred was on long service  ve times from 1980 un- year we headed for Sin- cat plan, you might visit a saying in 1975 the couple leave. til 2012,” Fred said. “We gapore for a14-day cruise British pub for a meal, ac-  ew to London for $2500, Fred chuckles as he have also embarked on to Shanghai. At 91 now, commodation might be the equivalent of  ve remembers some of the  ve Eurail trips in Europe we have found cruising a bed and breakfast and weeks’ salary. In 2019 more amusing anecdotes and  nd it is the best way the way to go, the bonus transport a car attached people can go for $1250 from travel: “The Grand to see the country, as well being not having to pack to an airline ticket which (one week’s salary). The Bazaar in Istanbul has as 24 cruises which we and unpack all the time. can be half the price of advent of the Boeing 707 more than 1000 shops. I really enjoyed.” We are  ying to the east- normal car hire. Stay in in 1972 has helped lower saw a note: “We sell gen- In 1964, the couple, ern states in September London for three days the cost of travel. Air and uine fake watches.” the parents of three now for a holiday.”  rst to get acclimatised. accommodation packag- The couple’s favourite adult children, embarked Fred, a former high “In Europe, following es to Asia are always a places: Dijon and St Ra- on their  rst cruise aboard school teacher, says the the same system family good deal. phael in France, Munich the Centaur which went standout feature of ship run pensions near railway Because of his travel and Boppard in Germa- from Fremantle to Singa- travel these days is the stations are a good bet, expertise, Fred also lec- ny, Sorrento and Cinque pore, a 17-day round trip. disappearance of ocean look out for tourist restau- tured at TAFE advising Terre in Italy, Barcelona Then onto the Perseus, a view cabins, replaced rants with English speak- people on the best way and Santander in Spain cargo liner with 32 pas- by balcony-style cabins, ing menus outside adver- to travel including not and Lucerne and Lugano sengers on a 34-day trip a diff erent style of ship. tising a three-course meal taking too much luggage, in Switzerland. to Manila, Hong Kong One tip: never book a (in Italy a glass of wine is doing ample reading and And he has some ad- and Japan. The Centaur trip less than 90 days in thrown in) and use a Eu- research and learning vice for people planning Fred and Edna celebrating their 60th anniversary was utilised again in 1971 advance and go to travel rail ticket to see the coun- about the local curren- retirement: “Family  rst, for the whole family to expos which have good try. For instance, there are cy. He has seen people volunteering. Hobbies by Josephine Allison ly visiting many countries celebrate Christmas and deals such as cabin cred- four tourist trains in Swit- waste $600 of a $10,000 and interests and travel achieved through good New Year together with a its to spend on beverages zerland the Glacier and holiday on bank and card and keep on walking.” AFTER more than 60 research and planning. cruise. and off -shore excursions. Bernina expresses and commissions. The couple have been years of travel around the Fred and Edna, were “After that, we bit the “The best way to see one in Norway.” When travelling, take ballroom dancing for 65 world Trigg couple Fred both members of Have bullet and did a Mediter- Britain is by car, you can’t In 1990, Fred and Edna cash, a credit card and a years and only gave it up and Edna Marsh have it a Go News editor Jen ranean cruise calling into see the countryside any embarked on a three- debit card. about three years ago. down pat when it comes Merigan’s travel club, and a diff erent port and new better way, visiting the vil- month ticket from Nor- Family have always “One conclusion af- to travelling well and eco- said the club was a great country virtually every lages, scenic coastlines, way to Turkey by train, been an integral part of ter seeing so much of nomically and enjoying a place for sharing expe- day,” Fred said. “Another the Cotswolds, Cornwall visiting 13 countries. It the Marsh’s journeys. the world, it that it is a well earned retirement. riences, travel tips and voyage was from Sydney and Scotland. I adopted was the year before the While still teaching in privilege to call Austra- At 91 they have mainly suggestions on what fel- to Sydney via New Zea- the cat system for trav- Balkans war and there 1975, Fred won a three- lia home. It is the best relinquished overseas low travellers can do. land. el-catering, accommoda- was tension in Bel- month scholarship, the place in the world and we travel but can look back “We started off do- “In all, we did  ve Med- tion and transport which grade and Bulgaria was couple taking their eight- should all work together on many years of happi- ing one overseas trip by iterranean trips, three to you have to adhere to still behind the Russian year-old son around the to keep it that way.” Join the fun at the grand opening of The Reserve in Willagee Live independently and enjoy life chance to see the new apart- Additional Home Care ments, they will also have the services include day ther- opportunity to meet existing apy at their St Vincent’s residents to get an appreciation site in Guildford off ering of the bene ts of living at the allied health and wellness village. Architecturally designed services including podia- with safety in mind, the apart- try, occupational therapy ments have no trip hazards, are (activity groups) and phys- equipped with wide doors and iotherapy. St Vincent’s is hallways, level  ooring, and a currently undergoing a range of other safety features. state-of-the-art redevel- The Reserve apartments over- opment due for comple- look Winnacott Reserve, perfect tion late 2019. for enjoying the view or a leisure- The ability to remain at ly stroll. Cafes, the local IGA, home is often dependent medical centres and other retail ONE of the bene ts of itan area and the south on a spouse or family outlets are within walking dis- getting older is having the west regional area. member and Catholic tance. It is in close proximity to opportunity to enjoy an in- Aimed at keeping their Homes off ers respite care bus routes, the local library and dependent lifestyle that’s clients at home, Catho- at home with a carer or at ALCHERA Living is hosting the two and three bedroom apart- community centre are also with- socially, mentally and lic Homes off ers tailored, any of their seven aged grand opening day of their new ments are now on off er from in the same precinct. physically active, espe- personalised and  exible care residences. apartments for over 55s living, only $399,000, after applying a The Reserve off ers a high cially while people remain support as agreed to by The home care ser- located within their largest vil- $20,000 bonus, which is only quality and aff ordable home that in the comfort of their own the client, and doesn’t vice at Catholic Homes lage Weeronga on Saturday 15 available for a limited time. has to be seen to be believed. To homes. charge the basic care includes private services June. The development also features organise a private viewing of the The not-for-prof- fee. Services include per- designed for people who This is the  rst opportunity for a heated indoor pool, fully  tted completed display apartments, it organisation Catholic sonal care, community can’t access government the public to explore this brand gymnasium, and residents are please call David on 0434 659 Homes’ has been provid- involvement, support for funded packages. Pasto- new retirement living develop- walking distance to local shops, 904 or visit www.thereserve.net. ing aged care services to appointments/events, ral care is also off ered to ment. Alchera Living will be giv- medical facilities and amenities. au Western Australians for nursing care, household support people’s spiritual ing guided tours of the apart- Weekly yoga classes are held The grand opening day runs more than 50 years. Cath- duties, gardening and and emotional needs re- ments followed by refreshments at the village, an ideal way to from 10am – 12.30pm on Sat- olic Homes’ off ers 24/7 maintenance, meals, gardless of their religious in the newly refurbished social socialise and maintain a regular urday 15 June at 40-44 Worley customised support, in- cooking, aids, equipment, belief or background. centre. exercise regime. Street in Willagee. Don’t miss cluding Home Care Pack- transport and technology Catholic Homes’ short- The spacious and modern Not only will people get a out. ages across the metropol- support. term restorative care is an early intervention program

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Retire in Style ADVERTISING FEATURE Nature on the doorstep at Baptistcare Yallambee Retirement Village THE great outdoors has always In early 2018, knowing he was forts to create a relaxing place and my home here is surrounded been a big part of 84-year-old ready for a change, Ivan’s fam- to live. Ideally located within by trees, bird life and bandicoots. Ivan Halbert’s life. A farmer by ily encouraged him to look at walking distance to Mundaring’s “It’s also so close to town that trade and tradition, he has spent a home for sale at Baptistcare town centre and its shops, cafes, everything is in easy walking dis- the majority of his time enjoying Yallambee Retirement Village in and library, the pet friendly vil- tance,” he said. the wonders of nature and was Mundaring. lage features spacious common Fifteen months after making reluctant to compromise when it “Initially I thought I would  nd areas including a large function the move to Baptistcare Yallam- came time to downsize to a re- it too small compared to what I room that caters for a variety of bee, Ivan says he’s never looked tirement village. was used to, but it turned out to social activities. back. Moving here was a brilliant “After my wife passed away be the best move I’ve made in 20 According to Ivan, the bush decision, I couldn’t be happier,” I continued living in our fam- years,” he said. surrounds and close proximity Ivan said. ily home for 12 years but look- Set in the picturesque suburb to Mundaring’s town centre are For information about Baptist- ing after a large place with four of Mundaring, Baptistcare Yal- Baptistcare Yallambee’s stand- care Retirement Living, please bedrooms and a swimming pool lambee Retirement Village com- out features. visit baptistcare.com.au/retire Ivan Halbert at Baptistcare Yallambee became too much on my own,” bines the serenity of a natural “Being amongst nature has ment-living/ or contact 1300 660 Retirement Village he said. setting with all the home com- always been important to me 640. Community and sustainability arrives at Fremantle We’re at the stage in life where we want everything to be easy... and physical health. “So- THERE comes a time when ‘right the world. apartment to potentially capture cial connectedness is the sizing’ makes perfect sense. Af- One of the greatest positives of sweeping views of the surround- one of the most powerful ter raising a family, pursuing a downsizing is  nding more time ing landscape or in some villages, determinants of our well- being.” career and maintaining the home and opportunities to enjoy what city or ocean views. The ground  oor com- and garden, many people  nd makes you truly happy. Keep up A new home will feature all or mercial spaces at Night- that they are ready for the next your interests outside of the vil- some of the following; high ceil- ingale are there to develop chapter of life to begin. 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Most of us know plenty my relatives’, my neigh- knowledgement of health leagues and friends and 17 years ago, among the In Australia, Men’s Many more women of men who have ignored bours’ and my own. issues confronting men, tend to join organisations. key action points was: Health Week provides a than men are probably warning signs and paid Yes, the surgery is inva- political commitment and They have a go! Healthy Creating school and platform “for challenging reading this article. Wom- the price. sive. But you know noth- funding, wider publicity blokes communicate bet- community men’s health and debating key issues en show far more inter- I asked our over-50s ing about it, except for all and happenings around ter. Healthy blokes are programs targeting boys in men’s health and to est and concern about pharmacist who was the caring and consider- Men’s Health Week are all happier. and young men. raise the pro le of men, health: Their own, their dispensing advice and ation by the medical team in the mix. Healthy body and With blokey attitudes their health outcomes families, parents, brothers satchels for colonoscopy around you. Surely you’d Compared with wom- healthy brain are con- entrenched from an early and health needs around and friends. And it’s a job preparation, if he’d ever rather be alive than dead. en, men drop like  ies nected with diet a crucial age, raising awareness the country. for them to convince their been in for a colonoscopy. The problem of blokey from health problems. link. They are key factors among boys and young “Our approach cel- men to do more about “No, I confess I haven’t. negligence goes back to “More males die at ev- in reducing dementia, de- men at the earliest stage ebrates the strengths of their own physical and I can’t stand the thought cavemen. Be tough, be ery stages through the life pression and other men- is fundamental. men, the contributions mental well-being. How of anything going in there the provider and the pro- course, more males have tal issues. Exercise the Also, in the Vienna Dec- they make and the im- many blokes have regular (the rectum),” he said. tector. Take what’s com- accidents, more males grey matter, take on men- laration: portant role they play in medical check-ups? In the bloke-dominated ing. Don’t shed a tear. take their own lives and tal challenges, join organ- Recognising men’s society. It is as much as Real men never ignore business world, anyone Stand up and be a man. more males suff er from isations and communi- health is a critical issue week of celebration and a knock in their car’s en- known to be facing a colo- Blokes are hard to lifestyle-related health cate more. Cut down or and that there are health engagement of men with gine. Real men make it a noscopy will likely cop budge. “It won’t happen conditions than females cut-out the smokes, the issues which only aff ect a serving of health on the priority to  x a tiny leak in a barrage of bum jokes to me.” But the world is at the same age,” says the booze and the sugar. men. Promoting aware- side.” Be aware during Men’s Health Week - new treatments available for men to treat ED Australian men. 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When 5-5 in his singles match tered nurse visiting her club obviously my story “Following surgery I you are lying there thinking and waiting to return serve dad at the bowls club next could have ended quite looked at my situation as about your life, you don’t when he felt a sudden door and there was also a diff erently,” Brent said. being such a positive thing think about how success- dizzy spell come over him. dental nurse in the oppos- There is history of heart – there are no negatives to ful you have been or how He asked his opponent to ing team. disease in Brent’s family, take out of it really, apart much money you have, wait and within a couple These four people ad- with his father dying at age from what your loved ones you think about what time of seconds he dropped to ministered quality CPR for 60 of a heart attack. “It was have had to go through you have spent with your the ground. about 15 minutes. Despite always in the back of my emotionally. I started eat- wife and kids and loved It was a little more than their incredible eff orts they mind that I was at risk, but ing really healthily and ones and how good a per- 15 minutes later when were not successful in re- due to my age and pretty exercising and used my son you have been.” Ingrid Smith, one respondent who helped resuscitate Brent’s heart started again. starting Brent’s heart. A physical lifestyle I didn’t second chance as a posi- “You also appreciate Brent Treloar “I just remember seeing de brillator was located at think I needed to worry yet. tive drive to push me for- just how important it is that all these people looking the bowls club next door I was overweight but I feel ward. 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Lay back and listen to jazz great Michael Pigneguy Old school thriller with a modern heroine… gun composing at school, this was when his interest a seductively attractive in composition really  ourished. Russian saboteur, Leo. After WAAPA he stayed in Perth and formed the Mi- Through him, she begins chael Pignéguy Quartet, which quite soon expanded to see that the world is on to a sextet to off er him a broader palette as a com- a knife-edge and perhaps poser. must be saved from itself Despite so much going on in Perth, Michael and his in the race to military su- wife moved to Abu Dhabi in August 2006, looking for premacy. a change. There was no jazz scene in Abu Dhabi other Post-war and now than some hotel gigs at that time, but Michael became working at a top secret involved with the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra, and nuclear research facility, revisited Jazz Meets Mozart for full orchestra in 2007. Joan is confronted with After three years in Abu Dhabi they moved to Dubai the impossible: Would WHILE many artists are wary of straying too far from and then Doha, where they remained until 2018. FROM director Trevor ment. Then suddenly you betray your country home, both literally and  guratively, Michael Pignéguy Last year Michael returned to Perth and played to a Nunn and starring Dame her tranquil existence is and your loved ones, if has had the pluck to investigate all sorts of music be- soldout room at the Ellington Jazz Club and this year Judi Dench, Sophie shattered as she’s shock- it meant saving them? yond his beloved jazz roots and to base himself some- he returns to Perth again with an entourage of some of Cookson and Stephen ingly arrested by MI5. For What price would you where as improbable and exotic as Qatar where he Australia’s best musicians playing one night only with Cambell Moore in the Joan has been hiding an pay for peace? Inspired lived for more than a decade before recently returning guest Evelyn Feroza on Thursday 11 July from 7pm new  lm Red Joan which incredible past; she is by an extraordinary true to Australia. to 10pm at The Duke of George, 135 George Street, comes to screens this one of the most in uential story, Red Joan is the taut As far as it is in kilometres it is even further in cul- East Fremantle. month. spies in living history. and emotional discovery tural terms from where he was born (Sydney), grew Tickets $35 and available from www.moshtix.com. In a picturesque village Cambridge University in of one woman’s sacri ce up (New Zealand) and studied and forged a career au in England, Joan Stanley the 1930s, and the young in the face of incredible (Perth). Taking up the piano by the age of four and the WIN WIN WIN (Academy Award® win- Joan (Sophie Cookson), a circumstances. drums at nine, he knew music would be the focus of We have a double pass to give away for a lucky ner Dame Judi Dench), demure physics student, In Australian cinemas his life from early on. winner to attend the Duke of George performance lives in contented retire- falls intensely in love with nationally 6 June. After a year at Auckland University beginning a on 11 July. To be in the draw simply email win@ classically-based academic degree, Michael attend- haveagonews.com.au with Jazz in the subject line ed the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts or write to Jazz Competition C/- Have a Go News (WAAPA) from 1989-1992 and, although he had be- PO Box 1042, West Leederville 6901. Closes 1/7/19. Let’s get Nordic this July at special  lm festival

contemporary dramas, comedies and Sally Morgan - ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift crime thrillers. Exploring culture, history and life in DUE to public demand, referred to as ‘Psychic world and her astound- the Nordic region, a host of Australian Britain’s best-loved psy- to the stars’ due to her ing accuracy keeps au- premieres will bring high calibre and chic, Sally Morgan, is close and trusted rela- diences on the edge of award-winning Scandinavian cinema bringing her successful tionships with top show- their seats. to Palace Cinema Paradiso and Palace interactive show back to biz celebrities and royal- This unique theatrical Raine Square from 17 July - 7 August. Australia. ty alike including George experience should leave WIN WIN WIN Since a young girl Sal- Michael, Natalie Imbrug- you feeling uplifted and To be in the draw to win a double ly has had paranormal lia and most notably the enlightened…as they pass to any of the  lms at the Scan- experiences, sighting late Princess Diana. say seeing is believing! dinavian Film Festival simply email her  rst ghost just aged Sally’s down- to- earth Don’t miss seeing Py- THE 2019 Scandinavian Film Festival [email protected] with four. Her phenomenal nature and infectious schic Sally at the Astor will celebrate new  lms from Norway, Nordic in the subject line or write to ability developed or- personality has attract- Theatre on Saturday 6 Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Den- Scandinavian Film Festival C/- Have ganically over the years ed a whole new audi- July. See page 61 for mark. Now in its sixth year, the festival a Go News PO Box 1042, West Leed- and she quickly became ence to the spiritual booking details. will showcase a strong line-up including erville 6901. Closes 30/6/19.

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MORNING SYMPHONY SERIES MORNING SYMPHONY SERIES Thu 20 June 11am Thu 4 July 11am Perth Concert Hall Perth Concert Hall To perform Tchaikovsky’s perennially popular Violin Concerto Estonian conductor Hendrik Vestmann makes his WASO we welcome back to Perth the great Russian violinist Vadim debut with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. We open with the Gluzman, whose recording of the Concerto was described by kaleidoscopic textures of Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Nyx, named ClassicsToday as “jaw-droppingly spectacular”. after the Greek Goddess of the night. Tickets from $30* Tickets from $30* HAGN#327-051649 *A one-off handling fee of $6.60 per transaction applies to all web, phone and mail bookings. A fee of $3.85 applies to over the counter bookings. An additional fee of $4.40 per transaction applies for delivery via Registered Post. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 327 JUNE 2019 61

World calibre artists to entertain with SwanSongs through June return of David Wick- Expect music blend- remont, corner Stirling ist with Opera Australia favourite. Now retired ham’s celebrated ing  nely-drawn simplic- Highway and Queenslea and WA Opera, is per- from singing, he returns SwanSongs featuring ity, soaring passion and Drive, 3pm, Sunday 9 fectly matched vocally, to the stage to bring his a program of illustrious echoes of folk music. June. and off ers Berlioz’s ex- musical, textual and vocal singers who have made Bak has been a WA Op- Saturday, 15 June at otic Summer Nights with powers to bear. their mark on the world era chorister and soloist 7pm at Steinway Gal- six songs. Both women David Wickham, who stage. for a decade, as well as lery will see Decadence juggle singing careers established SwanSongs Northern Lights at taking roles for Opera with Harriet Marshall with motherhood. six years ago, is a lectur- 7pm Saturday, 8 June Box, the Australian Op- soprano and Ileana Ri- The program is repeat- er and performer with a at Steinway Gallery, 246 era Studio and Black naldi mezzo-piano with ed at Christ Church, Cla- strong history of working Railway Parade, Leeder- Swan Baroque. David Wickham piano. remont, 3pm, Sunday 16 in the music industry. He ville will feature Alexan- Heuser is a graduate of Soprano Marshall sets June. is skilled in accompani- dra Bak soprano, Brigitte the Australian Opera Stu- the tone with a sublime Sunday, 23 June at ment, coaching, reper- Heuser (mezzo-soprano) dio with a career that has set of songs, a program 3pm at Steinway Gallery toire, languages, musical with David Wickham (pi- taken her to Germany, for rich voices and gen- sees the return of legend- direction, conducting, ar- anist). New Zealand born Norway and the UK. She erous souls. Harriet, or ary baritone Yurisich in a ranging and teaching. singer Heuser returns in now lives in Perth and Hattie to her friends, is unique program entitled Wickham graduated spirit to her former home WA audiences can hear the guiding spirit behind Melodramas accompa- from the Guildhall School Norway, with Bak to her as the redoubtable Freeze Frame Opera, the nied by David Wickham. of Music and Drama and Left to right; Alexandra Bak © Kristin Bowtell present great songs from Katisha in Mikado for the company de ning opera Yurisich was a world was a freelance pianist in - Gregory Yurisich and David Wickham © Matt Galligan countries bordering the Gilbert & Sullivan Society. for contemporary audi- class baritone for three London. Circle, Norway, Finland The program is repeat- ences. decades, described by Tickets from www.try WEEKENDS in Perth through June will see a and Russia. ed at Christ Church, Cla- Rinaldi, a regular solo- Placido Domingo as his booking.com Sit back and enjoy WASO’s Enjoy the magic of Dorothy and the new Wizard of Oz THE entertainment indus- girl named Dorothy who Munchkins, the variety of the show. tion and tickets go morning symphony concerts try has evolved in leaps wishes she can go to a songs help make the mu- The Wizard of Oz is a to https://premier.tick and bounds since the better place than being sical so recognisable that musical for people of all etek.com.au/shows/ DO PEOPLE know that joins WASO on Thurs- story of Dorothy was  rst stuck on a farm in Kansas people end up singing ages. show.aspx?sh=WIZAO- the West Australian day 20 June at 11am to told in the 1939  lm The with her family. along to the songs during For more informa- FOZ19&v=REP

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The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra concert showcases gifted young artists this season

Suzanne Kosowitz has Ceicilia Limargana, Tyler mance with distinction Opera, Opera Holland booking on line, which will written a special piece Yu and Hannah Wang will and ATCL in piano perfor- Park (UK) and Komische save 10 per cent on door for MetSO called Jacob’s each play a movement of mance also with distinc- Oper Berlin (Germany). He prices ($27 adult, $22 Ladder which is based Chopin’s Piano Concerto tion. is currently working with concession, group tickets on the Book of Genesis No. 1. Ceicelia has won She won  rst prize at the opera department at available) Tickets include story of Jacob’s dream of a number of prizes locally the Grand Prize Virtuo- WAAPA. afternoon tea. a ladder leading to heav- and internationally includ- so International Music The concert will be WIN WIN WIN en, which he had during ing  rst prize at the TIP- competition and has also held at 3pm on Sunday The Metropolitan his  ight from his brother NOC international piano taken part in masterclass- 30 June, at the John In- Symphony Orchestra is Esau. competition at Transylva- es under Ingrid Fliter and verarity Music and Dra- giving away  ve double Suzanne is a compos- nia, Romania in 2018. performed at the Summer ma Centre, Hale School, passes to its next con- er based in Perth whose Tyler completed the Festival in Imola, Italy in Unwin Avenue, Wembley cert, to be held on Sun- works range from con- AMEB Grade 8 exam with 2016. Downs. day 30 June. L-R; Ceicilia Limargana, Tyler Yu and Hannah Wang cert music to dance and an Honours (A grade) re- The concert will con- Tickets available at the To be in the draw  lm music. Coming from sult in 2018 as well as a clude with Brahms’ pop- website www.metsop to win a double pass THE Metropolitan Sym- viding a musical home for a background in jazz per- number of local awards. ular Symphony No. 2 in D erth.org or Trybooking. email win@haveagone phony Orchestra, also keen amateur musicians formance, she completed Hannah completed her Major. com. ws.com.au with Met- known as MetSO, is one covering an age range her studies in composition grade 8 AMEB piano per- The inspiring Burhan A limited number of so in the subject line of Perth’s leading com- from 17 to their 70s. and music technology at formance exam at the age Güner will conduct the tickets will be available at or call the Have a Go munity orchestras. Es- The June concert will the Western Australian of seven in 2015 and ob- concert. Burhan has the door. News offi ce on 9227 tablished in 1977, the feature a young compos- Academy of Performing tained Honours (A grade) worked in opera houses in The door price of tickets 8283 during business orchestra has performed er and three gifted young Arts (WAAPA) in 2011. and in 2018 completed both Australia and Europe is $30 and concessions hours. Competition regularly ever since, pro- pianists. The three young pianists A.Mus.A in piano perfor- including West Australian $25. MetSO recommends closes 25/6/19. Yesterday, everyone knew the Beatles but now only Jack does… It’s elementary... JACK Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in tually, Notting Hill) for Yesterday a new comedy an English seaside town whose dreams of fame from Working Title starring Lily James (Mamma LIMELIGHT Theatre are rapidly fading, despite the  erce devotion Mia! Here We Go Again, Baby Driver), Himesh will present the play An and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. Patel (BBC’s EastEnders, Damned) and Kate Evening with Sherlock After a freak bus accident during a mysterious McKinnon (TV’s Saturday Night Live, The Spy Holmes for its next sea- global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that Who Dumped Me). son in July. the Beatles have never existed. Performing songs In cinemas 27 June. Enjoy a trio of mys- by the greatest band in history to a world that has WIN WIN WIN never heard them, Jack becomes on overnight To be in the draw to win a double pass to Yes- teries which comprises sensation with a little help from his agent. terday simply email [email protected]. The Adventure of the Academy Award®-winning director Danny au with Yesterday in the subject line or write Noble Bachelor a tale of Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Steve Jobs) joins to Yesterday c/- Have a Go News PO Box 1042 a British aristocrat, who celebrated screenwriter Richard Curtis (Love Ac- West Leederville 6901. Entries close 25/6/19. marries an American millionairess because his family fortune has run out. However, on the wedding day, his young Join us on facebook wife disappears. Sir Robert immediately calls on Sherlock Holmes to uncover the mystery of what has happened to Hatty. A happy ending ensues for Hatty but, alas, not for Sir Robert. The Milverton Adventure pits Holmes and Wat- son against a nefarious blackmailer, Charles Mil- verton, who is blackmailing one of Holmes’ clients, a woman who wrote several damning letters to a former lover that could, if revealed, destroy her

HAGN#327-052062 impending marriage. In his eff ort to save his client, Holmes plans a radical solution which leads to the fatal shooting of the blackmailer. Is justice  nally served? The Disappearance of Adam makes this evening with Holmes unique. In this mind-boggling play, Holmes must solve one of the existential mysteries. With its theme of life and death, the great detective, the super sleuth of innumerable cases, must solve the riddle that has puzzled the most brilliant minds in history! How does a person cope with his or her own demise? A not-to-be-missed climax. Don’t miss seeing the world’s favourite detective at Limelight Theatre, Civic Drive in Wanneroo at HAGN#327-052033 HAGN#327-052083 8pm on 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 July and a special mati- nee performance at 2pm 7 July. Bookings 0499 954 016 or visit www.limelightthe atre.com.au HAGN#327-052032

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FROM SAT AUG 17 SCREENING THURSDAY JUNE 6 HAGN#327-052177 at WINDSOR CINEMA (NEDLANDS), Bunbury Regional Ent. Centre LUNA ON SX (FREMANTLE) and LUNA LEEDERVILLE www.bunburyentertainment.com Look out for Advance Screenings from Fri May 31 to Mon June 3 1300 661 272 Go to www.lunapalace.com.au for details. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 327 JUNE 2019 63 SCENE SOCIALLY

SCENE (1): THE Seniors Recreation Council of WA held their annual mid winter ball themed A Winter Wonderland in the Astral ballroom at Crown Perth on 5 June. More than 250 people dressed up and danced the afternoon away. Thanks to Crown Perth, this newspaper, Casey Tours and other sponsors the afternoon was a great success with lots of prizes and giveaways. The live band Satin Doll played a selection of beautiful dances and everyone enjoyed the  oor show which was one of the pipers from the WA Police Pipe band with Scottish dancers. Congratulations to SRC for a well organised event.

SCENE (1): Top row, from left; SRC executive offi cer Dawn Yates and president Hugh Rogers - Marlene Robins and Phil Paddon - Jenny Eyre and Leslie Crump - Helen Anderson and Derek Mc- Cance - Pat Paddon and Patsy Talbot. Second row, from left to right; The Red Hat Ladies Julie, Christine, Sylvia and Marion - Gloria and Terry - John Bertelsmeier and Patricia Brant - Adam Fan and Linda Wang - Michel Overton and Charles Murphy. HAGN#327-052175 Stay Sharp Program Play set to entertain and delight for the over 55s - as seen on Channel 7 Today Tonight A CHORUS of Disapproval follows the story of Promoting Physical & Cognitive Health young widower Guy Jones. In his  ght against loneliness he  nds himself joining an amateur operatic society that is putting on The Beggar’s Have you attended any of our previous programs? Opera. Do you wish to improve your physical and cognitive well-being? Through a series of hilarious and questionable We invite you to our on-going Stay Sharp Program actions he rapidly progresses through the ranks to become the male lead, while simultaneously The Stay Sharp Program is an 8 week progressive program for the over 55s conducting liaisons with several of the female introducing you to the basics of eccentric exercises coupled with cognitive and memory exercises to aid in reducing a persons relative risk of developing dementia cast. related diseases and improving overall health and wellbeing. Directed by Luke Miller and performed by an amazing cast: Guy Jackson, Mike Moshos, Prof. Ken Nosaka from the ECU School of Medical and Health Sciences has Steph Hickey, Suzy-June Wakeling, Ann Cahill, SCENE (2): CONGRATULATIONS to Colin Svan- extensively researched the greater beneÀ ts of eccentric exercises. berg, Peter Schoch and Rosemary Beckingham Rachel Vonk, Taneal Thompson, Kelly Blee, who were our lucky winners of the AGL competi- Dr. Jenny Brockis (The Brain Fitness Doctor and renowned author) has committed Benedict Chau, Ray Egan, Ryan Perrin, Kieren tion to win a double pass to see West Coast Ea- her valuable time to help us develop the cognitive component of the program to Elliott and Jordan D’Arcy; this play is set to send keep those brains active! gles versus the Western Bulldogs. It was a fabu- Next Program Commences audiences home ‘begging’ for more. lous experience in the Field Club which is part of A Chorus of Disapproval plays at 7.30pm 5, 6, the Locker Room at Optus Stadium to watch the 8 weeks $80 1 AUGUST - 18 SEPTEMBER 2019 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27 July with 2pm West Coast Eagles enjoy a great win. The experi- matinees 7, 14 and 21 July. Tickets are $22, $20 ence includes food and drinks, an opportunity to 9.30am - 12noon Concession, $18 Members - book now on www. see the players warm up and then run on to the REGISTRATIONS Perth & Tattersall’s trybooking.com/BAEKN or visit marlootheatre. ground and watch the action from the terrace right com.au. next to the players’ bench. Thanks to AGL for the (08) 6558 1833 Bowling Club Marloo Theatre is at 20 Marloo Road, Green- opportunity to share this amazing experience with [email protected] 2 Plain St, East Perth mount (off Innamincka Road). some lucky readers.

SCENE (4): EDITOR Jen Merigan has returned to The Couch TV talk- ing about current aff airs. The Couch airs on Foxtel on Sundays Nights at 8.30pm on channel 173 Aurora and can be watched through YouTube and via their Facebook page. Don’t miss this entertaining local variety show every week, now in its 17th SCENE (3): IN APRIL Morish Nuts very kindly donated two lovely hampers for a competi- year. It’s a Western Australian pro- tion for readers. Congratulations to our two duced show supporting local artists. lucky winners Peter Schoch from Scarbor- ough and Alice Williams from Swan View. SCENE (4): Left to right; Jen Merigan SCENE (3): Left to right; Alice Williams collect- with host Fred Mafrica ing her delicious prize - Jenette collects her dad Peter Schoch’s win from Morish Nuts employee.

SCENE (5): EDITOR Jen Merigan recently visited the Trigg Probus Club to present a talk about Have a Go News and the Living Histories project tak- ing participants back to the ‘50s and 60’s as well as talking about the ben- e ts of writing a life history. With more than 40 people in attendance we love getting out and sharing the Have a Go News story further creating and reaching our large community. SCENE (5): Clockwise from top left; Toni Nolan and Celia Richards - Jill and John Heinrich - Jan Crisp, Jan Joseph and Maureen Stubbs - Merryl and Don Miller - Gerd Schmidt and Steve Stevens - Ray Hunt and Sylvia Stevens - Judi Bell and John Coombes - Margaret Hatch, Jo Graneri and Pam Lawson Enjoy a walk by the sea, while we clean your house for free.

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