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PRINT POST APPROVED: 64383/00006 VOLUME 25 NO. 12 ISSUE NO. 292 JULY 2016 IN THIS ISSUE The tenth generation tea man... let’s go travelling presentation on tea at 16 page liftout school when he was eight years old and from then • Central Wheatbelt he knew he wanted to be • Winter in the West part of the company. • Visit Antarctica Tea certainly runs through this man’s veins • Pearl Harbour and he says that if he drinks less than nine cups of tea it is an unful lled Meet Doug Marsh, tea-drinking day. author of We asked Stephen how The Black to make the perfect cup ANZACS book... of tea. “It’s all about ingredi- ents and time. The rst • Downsizing feature ingredient is water – emp- • Living Histories returns... ty your kettle of previous- • Highlights from the ly heated water and put SRC Masquerade Ball in fresh water – as it has more dissolved oxygen • Food & Wine and that adds good a- - reviews, recipes and more vour to your tea. “Select a tea, just as COMPETITIONS/GIVEAWAYS your kettle reaches boil- ing point, switch it off and Crown Perth’s Go Gold Reunion Show add to your black tea or Hinterland Series 2 on DVD herbal infusions. Most St Mary’s Cathedral Choir - Sing the classics kettles have to boil for 10 - Matthew McConaughey or 15 seconds and this The Free State of Jones takes out the oxygen – so Goldstone - David Wenham supervise your kettle. Alfred Hitchcock Film Festival “For green tea switch A Photographic History of P&O Cruises off your kettle and leave it for ve minutes, 90 de- grees is the perfect tem- Visit www.haveagonews.com.au perature for green tea and Like us on facebook this stops it from tasting bitter. SUPPORTING SENIORS’ RECREATION “The thing people nd COUNCIL OF WA (INC) most diffi cult when mak- ing tea is to let it be for three minutes. Established 1991 “Don’t jiggle your tea Celebrating 25 years in 2016 bag, colour is one com- ponent of tea, the second component is the mouth New parents? Recovering from illness? feel or the body of the tea and the third component Working late or just too tired to cook? is the avour – you can’t see the avour, we’re fooled by the colour so be patient and give it three minutes. “And when you remove Tenth generation Twining and brand ambassador Stephen the tea bag don’t squeeze the tea bag just give it a Food for Life by Jennifer Merigan London, it still operates “It’s a lovely warm feel- “He sadly died quite a gentle tap to get rid of the from its original location ing to have this knowl- young man and this ex- excess liquid so it doesn’t THOMAS TWINING cer- today and if you happen edge of my predeces- traordinary lady, who had dribble on the bench. tainly can be heralded for to be in old Blighty it is sors,” said Stephen. “The been widowed, continued “If you have under the British’s love of a good well worth a visit. family philosophy comes to run and teach her son brewed your tea in the cup of tea. The history of the com- from Thomas who in his the business for some 17 past you may nd if you Back in 1706 coff ee pany is unique, from hav- lifetime set out to achieve years at the end of the use English breakfast that was the drink of the day ing the oldest commer- a reputation for doing one 18th century. it is too strong – it’s worth High quality, great tasting meals for the British and when cial logo in the world and thing and doing it really “Her son Richard had trying a diff erent avour Thomas bought Tom’s possibly one of the old- well, I think it’s a timeless the biggest in uence on like an Ceylon orange pe- NO CONTRACTS coff ee house and started est shops, as well as the philosophy. British tea drinking be- koe. - Over 70 dishes to choose from serving tea, he created a British Royal Warrant for “I personally am always cause he was the gentle- “Once that happens - FREE Home Delivery legacy which spans more supplying tea to the Royal inspired by Mary who was man who persuaded the then add whatever you than 300 years. family since 1837, there’s Thomas’s daughter-in- British prime minister to want, it’s your cup of tea - Special Dietary Meals In 1717 he expanded a lot to sprout about. law, Thomas had handed reduce the tax on tea so and you drink it the way - Microwave & Oven Safe
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A meta-analysis of 12 studies which, involved West Perth from 8am on immunisation for people about 800,000 people, found that eating 70 grams Sunday 17 July. aged 65 and over for in- of whole grains a day - the equivalent of a large bowl The State Library of uenza and pneumococ- Quote of the month of porridge - lowers the risk of all-cause death by 22 WA has opened its Dutch cal disease and from No- per cent and death from cancer and cardiovascular Journeys to the Western vember this year shingles “The really frightening thing about middle age is that Edge exhibition which will be included. disease by 20 per cent. highlights the rich history The call for nominations you know you’ll grow out of it.” Scientists believe that whole grains help lower of Dutch exploration to for the WA Seniors Awards Doris Day cholesterol and help regulate blood sugar, as well as MIGHTY oaks from little the state and the contribu- commences on 18 July. making people feel full for longer. acorns grow – and so this tion of migrants from the Why not nominate a edition celebrates the 25th Netherlands. The exhibi- worthy person from your Word of the month anniversary of Have a Go tion is free and runs until community for one of 25 September at the State these prestigious awards, Ensorcell News. I do hope readers enjoy Library in Francis Street, it’s a great way to highlight verb Urban slang our special anniversary Northbridge. the many people aged 60 De nition - Enchant; fascinate: feature and don’t miss out We are asking read- and over who work hard in Orgin - Mid 16th century: from Old French FOMO on the opportunity of en- ers to contribute stories our community. ensorceler, alteration of ensorcerer, from sorcier Fear of missing out tering the fabulous com- about their recollections Nomination kits are ‘sorcerer’. petitions, thanks to our of the 1960s for them to available by calling COTA friends at Crown Perth. be included in a special on 9472 0104. See the inside cover for Living Histories book Readers are welcome The closet revolution to save the children... details. highlighting what hap- to join me on a Have a Go A UNIQUE, boutique store with a diff erence has just Thanks to our readers pened in WA during that News tour to visit Antarc- opened in Applecross. Featuring high-end, quality who have let us know decade, for more details tica for a day trip of a life- women’s clothing and accessories, The Closet Revolu- through this year’s reader see page 44. time on board a chartered tion has beautiful pre-loved and new designer goods. survey that they would The International Fed- QANTAS jet. This trip will From plush coats and beautiful dresses to warm like us to include a puzzle eration of Ageing says take place on Australia scarves and quality shoes, you’ll love the selection at page. So this month we that low vaccination rates Day 2017. Please see this new store. have included the page are putting older Aus- page 20 for details. So why not pop over and have a look? You may just and will continue this as a tralians at risk and urges I hope readers enjoy nd that little gem for yourself, or a beautiful gift for regular feature. people to become vac- this issue of the paper and a loved one or friend. The Closet Revolution is open The Western Australian cinated. I wish you a happy and Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 4.30pm, and is located Multicultural Association In uenza, pneumonia healthy month. at 775b Canning Highway, Applecross. is inviting people to learn and herpes zoster (shin- You’ll feel great shopping here, because all pro ts the traditional art of sau- gles) are well recognised Jennifer Merigan Inside the new store in Applecross from the store goes to Save the Children. Helping chil- sage making. It’s a great as leading causes of Editor dren in Australia and around the world, Save the Chil- opportunity for people to hospitalisation and death jen@haveagonews. PERSONAL TOUCH dren works with the hardest to reach and most vulnera- learn these age-old cook- in Australia. During 2008 com.au ble children, helping them to be educated, live a healthy ing skills. to 2011 there were more Like us on facebook CAR DETAILING or follow us on twitter! • Cars cleaned to your personal life, and be protected from harm. The event will be held at than 700 deaths in adults satisfaction at your home or workplace. The Closet Revolution is run entirely by volunteers. If • Choose from a range of personalised you’d like to work alongside some passionate and fun services at a range of aff ordable prices. people, why not become a volunteer today? 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of 1.3 tonnes.” Alliance reports that Australia’s How can we make country producers, for example. Australian wages are regulat- health care services need rebal- living more sustainable? Four years ago Mary Ne- ed and protected. However for ancing with proportionately less “We need to encourage more nke, created a network called, farmers it’s not an even playing spent on primary health care. If diversity in agriculture and more ‘Farming Champions’ which eld with thousands of produc- you have an accident where we light industry in country towns. has already attracted thou- ers and only a small number of live and need an ambulance it An example is the furniture fac- sands of members determined buyers. is probably driven by one of my tory that operates at Narem- to reverse the trend away from “The wholesale buyers are sons. The country ambulance been. rural living. large corporations and well or- service is mainly manned by “We also need to improve Editor’s note – you can join Mary and her husband Michael Nenke with ganised. We would never de- volunteers. country educational opportuni- Farming Champions on Face- the yabbies from their farm regulate wages, so why deregu- “The local community is ties. book – it keeps you up to date late agriculture?” heavily involved in volunteering. “The move of year seven chil- with rural issues. by Frank Smith to the family farmers who pro- The consequences are de- They set a great example to city dren to high school was a step “I’m happy to share my duce the food on their plates,” population of rural areas. people. Coaching for sports is backwards. It means country thoughts. I’ve just spoken as MARY NENKE is a formidable she says. “Farmers are not be- “We are losing young people. a fabulous example, but with a kids have to leave home at 11. a guest at Fremantle Sailing lady. The mother of six grown- ing paid a fair price for the food Parents are saying to their chil- declining population there are That’s akin to child abuse. Club and I have an invitation to up children, managing director they produce. The farm-gate dren there is no future in the fewer people available to volun- “We need education at all lev- speak at Mandurah. I’m willing of Cambinata yabbies for the price of wheat is now $280 per country and advising them not teer.” els in country towns. If Harvard to speak to groups about rural past 25 years, former Australia tonne. It was $200 per tonne in to come home. However there are many University can do it, so can we, issues free of charge, particu- Rural Woman of the Year and 1980. But farm operating costs “The cost of living in the coun- good things about living in the using fast Internet and dedicat- larly to groups of people over 50 owner-operator of a set of holi- have sky rocketed. try is high especially services country. ed distance teachers.” years old,” she said. day cottages, she is also a fear- “It used to cost the equiva- such as Internet and telephone. “There is peace and serenity. The good news is that Mary can be contacted on less advocate of rural people lent of 0.6 tonnes of wheat Telstra is a black hole. It has a People who rent our cottages awareness of rural issues email at Info@marysfarmcot- and the rural lifestyle. to put in one hectare of crop. monopoly with no competition. love the open spaces, the pure in the city is increasing and tages.com.au or by calling “I’m striving to link city people Now it costs the equivalent “The National Rural Health air and the lack of traffi c noise.” there is much support for milk 9864 6054. 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Brought to you by your local government and supported by the EMRC and Lotterywest 4 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 FREE Have a Go News celebrates 25 years in 2016 MONTHLY - The Living Histories project Fashions changed, women’s ba- into an exhibition which was dis- sic wages were increased to 65 per played at the Fremantle Arts Centre cent of the male wage and Queen and kicked off Seniors Week 2007. Elizabeth took the throne. It was a very rewarding and excit- Food & Wine ● Club News ● Healthy Living ● Property & Finance Immigration to Australia boomed ing project for the paper and Quen- Caravan & Camping ● Let’s Go Travelling ● Arts/Reviews ● Scene Socially with more than a million people from tin can be very proud of his contribu- Europe making their home here. tions. Copy & Advertisement Deadline – 20th of the month prior to publication Television was introduced and In celebration of our 25th anniver- Lang Hancock discovered iron ore sary of Have a Go News we have The Have a Go News AUGUST edition will be published on Monday 8/08/16 by Jennifer Merigan in the Pilbara. decided to ask readers for their rec- Publishers: Concept Media Columnists Colin Barlow Have a Go News worked in con- ollections of the 1960s and will be Street address: 137 Edward Street Jon Lewis DURING 2006 co-founder of Have a junction with the Department of working towards publishing a book Perth WA 6000 Karen Majer Go News (and my dear dad) Quen- Communities to prepare a collection which contains these stories. Postal Address: PO Box 1042 Denis Martin tin Smythe came up with a brilliant of the stories for an exhibition and a You can nd out how you can West Leederville Tahlia Merigan concept for people to share their coff ee table book. contribute your story of life in the WA 6901 Mike Roennfeldt recollections of what life was like for When readers were called for their 1960s in WA on page 44. Tel: (08) 9227 8283 Hugh Rogers them in the 1950s in WA. He coined stories we were overwhelmed with If you are part of a club or group Fax: (08) 9227 8293 it Living Histories. submissions. and would like Quentin to come and Contributors Jemma Aldridge Times have changed dramatically The rst of many contributions speak to you about Living Histories Please address all correspondence to the Editor Vince Garreffa since the 1950s and many of our came from the late George Grljusich, in the 1950s and share some of the a former radio 6PR presenter, about Email the editor/travel editor: Jeanette Woolerton readers were young people during amazing stories from the book then his life growing up in a family who call the offi ce on 9227 8283. [email protected] this decade so Quentin thought it Admin Lisa McMahon prudent to compile a history of what ran a market garden. Next month we take a look at Email to production: Graphics Suyin Boehm life was like back then. More than 200 people contributed some of the interesting people from [email protected] The 1950s was a decade of pros- their stories of what life was for them celebrities to everyday heroes that perity following the austerity of the in WA during the 1950s. we have featured in the pages of Website: www.haveagonews.com.au Advertising sales: war years. The contributions were prepared Have a Go News. Advertising Sales Manager Printers Rural Press Peter Johnston Direct Line: (08) 9227 8285 Founding Editor Judith Treby Email: [email protected] Editor Jennifer Merigan /Travel Editor Features Co-ordinator Journalists Josephine Allison Tammy Scott Frank Smith Business Development Executive Brad Elborough John Leskiewicz The attention of advertisers is drawn to the Trade Practices Act 1974 and the provisions in the Act which apply to advertising. 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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RECORDS & Calling all past staff SHEET MUSIC and students of Index Bunbury High School The City of Cockburn & the SMRC WANTED invite you to take a community tour HAGN#068/292 THE BUNBURY HIGH SCHOOL reunion committee is Meet at City of with us of the Regional Resource holding a special reunion this year on Saturday 8 Oc- Recovery Centre in Canning Vale Cockburn admin Tuesday 16th August or Tuesday car park to jump on tober at RAAFA Bullcreek and invites all past staff and on – 9.30-12 noon. our community bus, students to attend. 15th November which departs at Morning tea will be provided. 9.40am sharp. The reunion celebration includes a two-course lunch and guest speaker and costs $35 per head. Single items or Registrations essential on 9411 3444 or email [email protected] Students or staff from any year are welcome to at- complete collections. tend the lunch. For information on what goes in which bin, visit recycleright.wa.gov.au PLUS memorabilia Ring PAUL anytime on The reunion committee is keen to add some new members to the committee. HAGN#060/292 For bookings and further information please contact 0417 974 914 Ivan on 9248 6535 or 0447 267 938. HAGN#118/292
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We are also down-sizing specialists and can organize a complete relocation - call Sally for more details For a FREE consultation in the privacy of your own home call NICK 0498 009 880 or SALLY 0407 672 878 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 5 ANZAC rst action on Western Front of World War I commemorated has just been published for the rst two months trenches and met with little photograph. I’d like to name with launches in Perth and but patrols of the Austra- resistance. all of them. Also some of the Brisbane. lian Imperial Force (AIF) 7th The raiding party retired photos are scrappy; they “I’ve been working on Brigade found the German after a few minutes with are copied from newspa- the book for 20 years in lines only lightly defended three prisoners. Another pers and other poor quality my retirement,” he said. and listening posts often 15 Germans were killed by sources. “I did not want to make unattended. mills bombs thrown into “I am surprised not more any money out of it so all In May, 73 volunteers the dugouts or by the artil- signi cance was given to the proceeds, after my began training advised by lery barrage. the action. It was the rst expenses, are going to two experienced Canadi- The ANZACS lost two Australian organised and ex- Legacy. an offi cers. They practised men from an artillery shell ecuted action in the Western “The work kept me out mock attacks and trained that fell short during the re- Front. The 100th anniversary of mischief and helped me for various roles. treat. was missed in Europe. meet people from around On 4 June, 64 diggers, The intelligence collected “My book is a record for the world.” their faces blackened with from interrogation of the posterity. Here’s what they At the Brisbane launch charcoals (hence known prisoners and documents did,” he said. two ladies from the UK as the Black ANZACS) set seized proved invaluable. WIN WIN WIN were able to point out their out to raid the enemy posi- As a reward the Black To be in the draw to grandfather in the photo- tion. ANZACS received eight win a copy The Black graph. “It was the rst Austra- days leave in London. The ANZACS simply email “In 1916 the allies had lian action on the West- photograph shows 42 of win@haveagonews. taken a battering on the ern Front. The attack was them outside the AIF head- com.au with ANZAC in western front. After Gal- aborted when they found quarters in Horseferry lane, the subject line or send lipoli ANZACS took over the German listening posts London. an envelope to ANZAC from the British near Ar- were occupied, but the “Usually only offi cers and competition – C/- Have Author of The Black Anzac; the AIF’s rst trench raid on the Western Front, Doug Walsh mentieres on the French party was able to withdraw NCO names were recorded. a Go News – PO Box border. The French were undetected.” It is unusual to nd a com- 1042, West Leederville by Frank Smith France 100 years ago this and biographies and pho- keen to regain territory oc- The raid was repeated plete list of participants,” he 6901. Please include June. That inspired Doug tographs of most of them. cupied by the Germans, the following night, this said. your name, address and DOUG Walsh’s father to write a history of the ac- His book The Black An- but the British were not so time under the cover of “I’m hoping that publica- phone number on the re- Claude was involved in a tion including identifying all zac; the AIF’s rst trench keen.” an artillery barrage. They tion will lead to identifying verse side. Competition raid on German lines in the 73 men that took part raid on the Western Front There was little action reached the German more of the soldiers in the closes 31/07/16. HAGN#075/292 Medicine checks will keep you living Prime Movers Inc: tness independent for longer and exercise for the over 50s WINTER is known to be you are taking and why,” longer appropriate.” PRIME MOVERS appeared in the rst edition of the the colds and ‘ u season, says Ally White. “Speak WA’s falls prevention Have a Go News 25 years ago. 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It means that while ing and managing blood assessment or speci c advice with curs this month, I thought most people with diabetes pressure, cholesterol and Left; Artist Deanne regard to their particular condition. it would be useful to ex- do not develop dementia, body weight, also reduce Haddow with her work plain the emerging re- they do have a signi cant- their risk of dementia. Come Over to My search evidence about ly increased risk. You should also eat house, rst prize winner the link between diabetes The reasons for this a variety of nutritious in the Margaret River Mike Goodall and dementia, especially increased risk are likely foods, including fruits, as there are an estimated Readers and Writers Mike is the local WA campaigner to involve many diff erent vegetables, lean meats 110,000 people with dia- factors like high blood and low-fat alternatives. Festival 2016, Visual for the British Pensions betes in WA. glucose levels or insulin Importantly, keep physi- Stories Art Competition. International Association for UK We all know that as we resistance impacting the cally active by exercising Right; Karen Majer State Pensions that expats have age our risk increases for brain. at least 30 minutes most contributed for and each month many health conditions; Diabetics are more sus- days of the week. by Karen Majer writes about options to maximise failing to treat one condi- ceptible to vascular de- If exercise was a pill, it tion can have other health mentia, the broad term for would be the most suc- a UK State Pension entitlements. THERE is a saying that you can build a house but it takes consequences. Some- dementia associated with cessful pharmaceutical love to make a home. times age is simply the problems of circulation of ever to be marketed. Find I’ve been thinking about what home means to me, in- risk factor, however the blood to the brain. This a way to make exercise a spired by talks at the Margaret River Readers and Writers research of the last 20 dementia accounts for up part of your daily routine – Festival. Jon Lewis years has established that to 20 per cent of all diag- your health will bene t in Sitting by the re with my dog, rain pounding outside, Jon is a well known radio lifestyle factors are often noses. many, many ways. my rst thoughts are of comfort. Then my favourite things announcer on Radio 6PR 882am major contributors. This This established evi- One day we will better remind me of precious associations – family photos, orna- Monday to Friday from midnight means that, while there dence makes it doubly understand the link be- ments collected on holidays, gifts like a toy dog crafted to 5.30am. He writes each month are no guarantees, much important to understand tween diabetes and de- by my prisoner-of-war uncle more than 60 years ago. I about issues discussed with his of the chronic disease risk how to manage your dia- mentia and hopefully cure look out of the window and think that home is lemon trees, of later life can be mini- betes risk and your physi- both. Until then, whether bush birds and the noisy possum which shares our roof. listeners. He is also a quiz mised and managed. master. Contact him on 0404 005 cal wellbeing. Keep in you have diabetes or not, But it’s not just things, it’s a feeling. Security and the love Diabetes and Alzheim- mind, what we always say reduce your risk, and take shared within the walls. 882 or email [email protected]. er’s disease are connect- at Alzheimer’s Australia care of yourself and those I call Australia home. My uncle and English-Scottish ed in ways that aren’t yet WA, that what is good for who are special to you. parents built their lives here after the war, part of the wave of more than two million migrants who came to Australia between 1945 and 1965. As well as migrants seeking a better life, many refugees have arrived since World War II, Karen Majer rst from Europe then Asia; Vietnamese refugees came in Karen is a writer, scientist and the 1970s and 80s at the end of the Vietnam War. environmental educator living her Now, sadly, millions of people around the world have retirement dream of growing food no choice but to ee their homelands in places like Syria, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan to escape war, genocide and and community volunteering in persecution. Climate change refugees are already being beautiful Margaret River. Karen forced off some Paci c Islands. writes about environmental issues Recently I watched a screening of the haunting lm each month. Chasing Asylum by Academy award winning director Eva Help the Salvos Orner. The documentary is about the personal impacts of sending refugees to off shore detention camps. The refu- help others with a gift in your Will gee issue has become deeply politicised. I believe this is a humanitarian, not political, issue. It’s about fundamental After providing for those you love, why not leave a gift for those Samantha Noall human rights, dignity, and people in a desperate search for in greatest need? Including a gift to The Salvation Army will enable a new safe home. It’s about having a heart. Samantha Noall is the Check out where Chasing Asylum is showing near you. executive offi cer for Masters us to continue to assist more than one million Australians every year. If you feel strongly, you might like to join your local branch of Amnesty International. Swimming WA. Each month For a FREE copy of our Wills information booklet FREE CALL 1800 337 082 she writes about the bene ts or complete and send this coupon to The Salvation Army of joining a swimming club for Send me a FREE copy of your Name tness, fun and friendship. You’re never too old to Wills information booklet Address I am interested in leaving State P/C play bridge a gift to The Salvation Army Rhonda Parker
Email HAGN#061/292 Rhonda is the CEO of Alzheimer’s I have already included Australia, WA. She is a former Minister The Salvation Army in my Will Tel in the Western Australian Government. Send to: The Salvation Army, PO Box 8498, PERTH BC 6849. She led the development of the rst
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Rick Steele Top: Maylands Bridge Club committee members Colleen Rick came to Perth in 1971 and Prosser, president Ann Seamaan, birthday girl Betty taught at Eden Hill School before Tasma, vice president Fran Carter and Marieanna Rapanaro launching into the “never ending Above; Betty playing a round of bridge with Robert Oakes, story” of playing and singing country, David Croft and Willem Pabst. rock n roll and the Blues. 40 odd years later he is known as HAVE A GO NEWS vis- regular bridge playing veteran musician, a senior, and a ited the Maylands Bridge sessions. They also off er grumpy old ... But he says, “I still got Club on the 27 June to a supervised session on most of my faculties...I think!” Rick celebrate the birthday of Thursday mornings from will share updates on the local music The Closet Revolution is a boutique op shop club’s oldest member, 9.30am. scene each month. Betty Tasma. The club has more experience, proudly supporting Save the Children Jeanette Woolerton Betty is a spritely 94 than 40 members and is and says that playing always keen to host new Jeanette is a freelance writer based Find us at: in Melbourne. 775b Canning Highway, Applecross bridge keeps her mind ac- players. Visitors with part- Jeanette has worked in the news tive. She is also a member ners are most welcome to guide sector of World Vision, as a Trading hours: 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Saturday of the Over 55s Walking come along. freelance travel writer for Lonely Group and a great ex- The club meets at the Planet and a writer for the Port Volunteer enquiries: Clare Everett - 0428 208 648 ample of the ‘have a go’ RA Cook Pavilion at 55 Elizabeth Publicity and philosophy. Gummery Street, Bed- Tourist Association. The Maylands Bridge ford. You can call Colleen She now works solely from her home Club meets every Mon- Prosser on 9344 3031 or in Melbourne’s Green Wedge and day from 1pm, Wednes- email maylandsbridge@ is passionate about health and eco day from 10.15am and gmail.com for further in- tourism. Thursday from 1pm for formation. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 7 Masters Swimming WA award winners Brexit will not aff ect UK state pensions decades by her depart- urry of activity at West- ment to shut down any minster. discussion – that over- We now know the out- seas pensions are up- come of the European rated only where there referendum vote in the is a legal requirement to UK in which the public do so. have voted to leave the “The Government EU. However, it will take have made no assess- some time before what ment of the impact of eff ects, if any, it has on this policy on pension- our campaign. However, LAST MONTH I rre-e ers’ choices of resi- it will have no eff ect on ported on activities tak- dence,” she added. your current payments ing part in the House Top, from left to right; Aithne Dell overall female winner of the LiveLighter Open water series, Baroness Benjamin of UK State Pensions. of Commons spurred reminded the minister of Anyone who would Vienna Young (Healthway), Victor Paul – overall male winner of the LiveLighter Open water series. on by vice chair of the the commitment made like to discuss the above Elena Nesci – Perc Edwards and service to Masters Swimming WA awards winner with ‘Tricia Summer eld All Party Parliamentary in November to our con- or any other aspects re- – director of coaching (left side) and Vienna Young (Healthway) Group (APPG) on Fro- sortium and the All-Party garding their UK State zen UK State Pensions, Parliamentary Group on Pensions, is welcome to mers with a broad range of Claremont Masters and LiveLighter 2015/16 Ian Blackford. However, Frozen British Pensions contact British Pensions abilities. She oversees the has been a member since Open Water Swim Series while this was in the low- by policy minister Oliver in Australia on 1300 308 entire coaching program 1999. – Overall Winners and er house, members of Letwin that the govern- 353 or Mike Goodall and co-ordinates up to She has been a force Top Clubs: the House of Lords have ment would commis- BPiA’s coordinator in 18 coaches. She brought within Masters Swim- Overall female winner also been busy ques- sion cross-departmental Western Australian e- 11 of her swimmers to the ming in Western Australia with 97 points is Aithne tioning the government. research into the likely mail: mikecgoodall@bt Hobart Nationals for the for many years. She has Dell of Melville. Baroness Benjamin costs and savings of connect.com rst time. been awarded Masters Overall male winner has formally submitted partial uprating. National Offi cial of the Coach of the Year in 2009 with 100 points is Victor an oral question, “To “Will the Minister Year – Ken Phillips from and has been the head Paul of Claremont. ask Her Majesty’s Gov- please give an update Mandurah Masters WA coach of Claremont Mas- The top point-scoring ernment what assess- on that work?” she FOR SALE by Samantha Noall was named the Offi cial ters for many years. She Club for 2015/16 is Perth ment they have made asked. – executive of cer of the Year for 2015. His has off ered her services City with 706 points who of the impact of the fro- Ros Altmann merely highlight of the year was to numerous coaching nished ahead of Clare- zen pensions policy on responded that her own Gopher MASTERS SWIMMING refereeing at the FINA and stroke clinics con- mont on 677 points. the choices of people department had not 2006 Pride Tesla WA recently presented nu- who would like to move World Masters Champion- ducted by Masters Swim- The winning Club for made any estimates. 3 wheel merous awards in recogni- ships in Kazan, Russia; but ming WA, both sharing the combined average abroad or stay overseas The minister’s appar- tion of the fabulous work during their retirement Good condition he was also busy back at her wisdom directly with points scored is Stadium ent unpreparedness for HAGN#046/292 carried out by the many home refereeing at MSWA other swimmers, and as- Masters. years.” the question – or her $1000 volunteers in the organisa- events and educating and sisting other coaches in Huge congratulations In spite of the query decision to sidestep it – tion as well as the amazing mentoring trainee offi cials. developing their skills. Her to all our winners and having been submitted is unacceptable to both Maida Vale eff orts by our members 2015 Coach of the Year talents are widely known thank you to all our vol- ahead of time, the pen- our consortium and the and coaches which make – Katya Anderson from amongst numerous other unteers for all their tire- sions minister Ros Alt- APPG and has led to a 0439 995 432 MSWA so successful. Super ns. This comes as clubs, one which has be- less eff orts to make all mann simply repeated
The very worthy award no surprise given she also come the standard which our events a fantastic ex- the well-worn script HAGN#072/292 winners were: won the National Award. others follow. perience for all involved. that has been used for National Coach of the 2015 Offi cial of the Year 2015 Perc Edwards
Year – Katya Anderson – Ken Phillips from Man- Volunteer of the Year HAGN#067/292 from Super ns WA was durah Masters WA. Again Award – Elena Nesci. We named the 2015 Coach of this comes as no surprise have amazing people at Wheelchair friendly the Year for her work as the given he also won the na- our clubs however we head coach of the Super- tional award. can only have one annual car hire ns squad which is made Annual Service to Mas- winner and the winner up of physically and intel- ters Swimming WA – Ele- for 2015 is again Clare- Do you needd lectually disabled swim- na Nesci. She belongs to mont’s Elena Nesci. to transportt
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,nXÁ¼±aVO8Á´ 9442 3498 or visit mercycare.com.au 8 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 The Over 55 Canoe Club moves with the water Arthritis or in ammation of ing Park, Cannington high tide to lead the o- toring stations, before was the rst introduction tilla in the exploration of making decisions on the the hip (Part 2) to moving water for our numerous river chan- location of the next pad- newer members and an nels and lagoons. It is a dling venue. No more bursa locations where be assessed by a physio- tendons are closely mov- therapist. opportunity for the veter- most enjoyable experi- crystal ball gazing. ing and where muscle That assessment ans to refresh their skills ence to quietly paddle Hence armed with the imbalances occur and would involve looking at after the summer break. this section of river and latest river data the club cause in ammation of the whole lower limb and was able to make a one Manoeuvring around view the variety of bird- overworked tendons and the relationship between fallen logs, branches and life which includes the day trip to the Upper bursa (bursitis). It is pain- the spine, pelvis and the a variety of vegetation Australian darter, Aus- Murray River, Dwellingup by George Gouteff ful to touch these speci c sacroiliac joint (where kept everybody alert and tralian ibis, black swans, and paddle a high water points. spine meets pelvis), this focused whether pad- cormorants, ducks and peak – we nailed it. A few • An aching sensation at may include looking at THE WINTER rains have dling up stream or com- pelicans. days either way it would night, as in ammation is the deep and super cial come and our streams ing back with the ow. In We live in a technologi- have been a case of get- by Jemma Aldridge felt more at night when hip muscles. have started to ow, albeit spite of a few challenges cal age where one can ting ones feet wet and (Physiotherapist) the body cools and less Abdominal core mus- a little hesitantly and the there were no involuntary gather information by portaging. during the day when the cle strength and pelvic club, being very oppor- immersions. merely clicking a mouse The Dwellingup trip LAST month we de- body is warm. muscle strength should tunistic, has managed to A at water paddle and viewing a screen. highlight was an experi- scribed the hip joint and • Pain with speci c joint be tested to rule out mix some moving water on the Canning River The canoe club is up enced paddler falling in touched on problems that movements and weight weakness causing pain paddles with at water from Kent Street Weir there with the best of at the bottom of a rapid can happen with your hip. bearing. or contributing to a mus- paddles. to Riverton Bridge was them and tracks weather known as the S bend and The type of symptoms The type of symptoms cle imbalance around the A paddle against the particularly interesting forecasts, river levels and deciding there and then that you may have expe- that you may experience hip. Not forgetting the current on the Canning as Ron, the club coach, ow rates by accessing to sell his near new kayak rienced with hip bone and with a hip muscle injury: full testing of movement River from Masons Land- took advantage of the the automatic river moni- and purchase a more cartilage structures might • Pain associated with of the hip and any nerve user friendly model. include: speci c activity around involvement such as the Vice president Kate • Groin pain consisting of the hip, reducing when sciatic nerve. has returned from her a deep seated aching is a the activity stops or pro- Unfortunately it is not third trek the length of typical sign of osteoarthri- longing after activity de- easy to treat the cause Seniors Week Community HAGN#057/292 the Bibbulmun Track tis of the hip. pending on injury sever- of your hip pain until a from Kalamunda to Al- • Pain that diminishes with ity. full physiotherapy as- Grants Program 2016 bany – welcome back rest and non-activity and Overuse injuries occur sessment is performed to Kate. However this year’s then increases as weight with muscles and ten- nd the true cause. Once trek pales into insigni - bearing activity increases. dons resulting in condi- people are assessed they Grants are available for community organisations cancy when compared • Early morning stiff ness tions such as tendonitis will be on the way to treat- WA Seniors Week arranging events or activities during to her two earlier treks in the hip with reduced and develop into in am- ing their own hip back to CELEBRATE LATER LIFE where she walked to Al- movement, improv- matory conditions like good health. In cases like 6th -13th November WA Seniors Week 6 - 13 November bany, had a day’s rest ing with movement and bursitis (the bursa are de- severe osteoarthritis there then walked back to Ka- warming. signed to reduce tension are always therapies that lamunda. The Over 55 • Reduced quality of life on tendons but become can give people relief Canoe Club is indeed a and ability to perform ac- swollen and in amed like water based exer- broad church. tivities of daily living. with an over-use injury). cise, heat and massage, Application packages are now available from COTA WA For further information The type of symptoms Because the hip func- stretching and general Tel: 9472 0104 • Email: [email protected] visit our web site, www that you may experience tion is aff ected by the low weight bearing exer- Website: https://www.cotawa.org.au the Over 55 Canoe Club with tendons/bursa: other lower limb joints like cise such as reclined bike or telephone club presi- • Acutely painful spe- the knee, foot and ankle, riding, swimming and Applications close 5pm on Friday 19 August 2016 dent Peter on 9409 3813. ci c points above the hip it would be a good idea to walking in water.
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Pricing and availability advertised are correct at the time of printing but subject to change without notice. Some images may depict items not provided by Lendlease within the units such as furniture and other decorative items. July 2016. Published by Lendlease RL Realty (WA) Pty Ltd ABN 24 102 637 829 Registered office Level 2, 10 Ord Street, West Perth WA 6005. 10 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 Thoughts on putting things off - or not... The X Factor by one and a half metre if my branded descaler You may know this as it a pot plant and a Bible. ticipate or source more shed, cleaning it out and was aff ected by the sale was previously known... I can’t remember how information please call arranging all my things, a and to my delight the my bicycle. My darling we split the winnings, Daisy or Kylie at Camp job that had needed do- charming young lady had ridden it so hard and with two of us being Quality phone 08 9388 ing for a very long time. said this too me, “As you for so long she wore out the sons of a preacher 8533. Now the super shed have such lovely man- the gear cable. Wow, man, we didn’t really PS - you don’t need was tidy and clean with ners, my magic pen will again I was off to a shop. needed another Bible. the “X” factor. I will be a freshly swept oor and give you a discount.” To my delight and sur- Guitar lessons hadn’t part of the merriment all the tools with shoes to And so it did. prise the new cable was by Rick Steele been invented yet, so department. be xed were neatly ar- Privately, I thanked my the exact same price as we taught ourselves to Now that winter is ranged. While doing this sweet mother for raising the discount the charm- I WAS trying to watch play and sing. Well we here and as Mark Twain I even xed/glued a little me this way and later on ing lady had given me. the “X” Factor the did that every Sunday. apparently said, “every- by Jon Lewis boogie board that did not my way home, verbalised Imagine that? other night. Secretly I Sixty years later and body is talking about require repairing and I felt a thank you to her on the Later I surprised my- am impressed with the I’m putting on my glad the weather but nobody SURPRISINGLY, it can good about it anyway. telephone. Four dollars self by actually repairing amazing young talent rags and heading for will do anything about be diffi cult to know what My journey then took and ninety- ve cents was the bicycle and tidying and the incredible pro- it.” me to, nally, descaling the Grosvenor Hotel in is on your own mind. the saving, we both were up a few other things too. duction. However I do I have had my ‘ u I discovered this, if my beautiful coff ee ma- delighted. 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Call 131 151, or visit bethanie.com.au BETH0364C HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 11 When Australia converted to decimal cur- lack of abundant water supplies, the people The History and Pop culture coins rency 50 years ago in 1966, Tuvalu adopted survive on subsistence agriculture and sh- our currency as their legal tender whereas ing. The largest employer is the government by Mikel Smits prior to this they had used British pounds. In sector which is essentially nanced through Future of Stamp 1976, they issued their rst circulating coins the Tuvalu Trust Fund, contributions to which THERE’S big money to be made through pop featuring sealife designs. More coins were are received in the form of international aid. Collecting: Part 5 culture. A visit to the Perth Mint or its website released in 1981 and 1985 and then in 1994 Australia is the largest benefactor ($9.2m in presents a vast array of popular culture theme came their last issue which featured the then 2016/17) along with the UK and New Zealand. collaborated with others coins including Disney, Dr Who, Star Trek, new Raphael Maklouf design for the Queen’s Other income is earned through selling shing to compile a 12 page list- mythical creatures and gods, Alice in Won- head. licences, particularly to the US tuna industry ing detailing 973 stamps derland, Transformers etc. All these mintages were however only in the and, fortuitously, because Tuvalu’s internet of which 50 copies were Produced by the Mint, they are usually 1oz low tens of thousands as the Tuvaluans had top level domain is suffi xed with “.tv”, several printed in 1861. A second silver proofs with pad-coloured designs which become accustomed to using Australian cur- million dollars per year are received from mar- printing was soon required sell for around a $100 or more. Close exami- rency in tandem with their own, which I gather keting it’s use by overseas companies such and in the following year nation reveals many are legal tender coins of was valued at par to the Aussie money. I imag- as online TV networks. he released another edi- the island nation, Tuvalu (too-vah-loo). ine it was due to pride and for the purpose of Money also rolls in through royalties at- tion comprising 16 pages. Formerly the Ellice part of Gilbert and Ellice distinction that Tuvalu issued coins, however tained by allowing coins to be produced in French civil engineer Islands, Tuvalu broke away from the Gilberts in they must have foreseen the bene t of us- their country’s name. Beginning in 2002, and collector, Alfred Po- 1976, achieving full independence and Com- ing an internationally respected currency be- these coins have essentially targeted popu- by Mikel Smits tiquet, was an acquain- monwealth of Nations membership in 1978. cause they never issued their own banknotes, lar culture collectors. Earlier issues included tance of Berger-Levrault Situated in the middle of the Paci c Ocean, instead, they used ours, as they still do today. dinosaurs, Harry Potter, Australian governors “HAVE you a yellow Sax- from whom he received halfway between Australia and Hawaii, it is a Unfortunately for Tuvaluans their coun- and explorers, deadly and dangerous Aussie on?” – “I want a Russian.” permission to use his list group of three reef islands and six atolls with a try may not exist in 50 or more years due to species, and Ned Kelly. Are they worth col- – “I’ll give you a Prussian to compile his own. From combined area of just 26 km2 (Rottnest is 19 rising sea levels caused by global warming. lecting? If they interest you, and you have no for a blue Brunswicker.” – his and others’ collections, km2) and a population of about 10,000. With virtually no resources to exploit and the further expectations, then yes. “Will you exchange a Rus- he extended the inven- sian for a black English?” tory, added information, – “I wouldn’t give a Rus- and importantly, included Western Suburbs VIEW group is looking for new members sian for 10 English!”..... illustrations. He teamed LADIES are welcome to join the Western Suburbs VIEW club which meets children’s education in a highly successful program called Learning for Life. Such was the sort of up with a Parisian stamp every fourth Wednesday for a short meeting and an interesting guest The Western Suburbs VIEW Club meet at the Mount Claremont Com- discourse to be overheard dealer, Edard Laplante, speaker. The group provides a friendly welcome and a shared morning tea. munity Centre in Montgomery Avenue, Mount Claremont, every fourth down Change Alley off and a technical bookshop Also on off er through VIEW are interest groups including a book club, Wednesday at 10am with a cost of $8. Birchin Lane in London owner, Eugene Lacroix, knitting, craft and regular outings. For more information or inquiries call Jennifer on 9384 5863 or Ann on where an informal open- and in 1861 they pub- VIEW is part of The Smith Family. It sponsors disadvantaged Australian 9387 7104. air stamp exchange had lished a fully-illustrated become established with catalogue which was also dozens of mainly boys, the rst available through but also girls and some book stores. adults, congregating to Back across the chan- KINGSLEY RETIREMENT VILLAGE HAGN#125/292 trade stamps during the nel, a young, enterprising 1860s. artist named Frederick Apparently even a gov- Booty saw the commer- 186 Twickenham Drive, Kingsley ernment minister was cial opportunity and pro- seen, which was notable duced a catalogue in 1862 as such activity was then which he followed-up with $310,000 2 bed 1 bath frowned upon with the lo- a second edition the same cal constabulary frequent- year. That he illustrated ing and moving all along. with hand-drawn facsimi- The same was true across les of the stamps, trans- Kingsley Retirement Village the channel in Paris, with ferred onto lithographic provides comfort, security popular venues for collec- plates including the text, and companionship in tors being the gardens of and then printed. a pleasant, relaxed environment the Palais de Luxembourg A more successful in the prestigious suburb and the Tuileries Gar- though not illustrated of Kingsley. dens near the Louvre (the catalogue was published bourse at Tulieries later by a recognised philat- moved to a location oppo- elist, Mount Brown. His The village is divided into exclusive site the President’s Palace comprised 1200 entries cul de sacs with individual features and still exists today). derived from his collec- and landscaped gardens. Most of the trading was tion of some 400 stamps based on agreeing to ex- expanded upon with addi- Your beautiful home will offer you change this stamp for that tions from others. Appar- and if money was handed ently Brown’s publication freedom and security without over, it was usually only was swiftly plagiarised restricting your lifestyle. pennies or centimes. In by an American, John the hobby’s infancy, val- Kline, thereby becoming Active social club with weekly ues placed on stamps his country’s rst. Conse- functions and events was rather hit-and-miss quently ‘the stamp hit the and so the laws of supply fan’ between these two and demand, and particu- gentlemen. larly barter, truly prevailed. 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#MYMOMENT CROWNPERTH.COM.AU SRCWA President’s Jottings 14 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 ON BEHALF of my family I would like to thank everyone who sent condolence cards, posted Heritage corner condolences on Facebook and attended my wife’s funeral, for your love and support. It was very much appreciated during this sad time. The historical growth of market gardens in Perth Hugh Rogers that ‘the river had a fertile but they joined forces the market gardens to LiveLighter Aged Care Games Geraldton ood plain’. to form a garden lobby expand beyond the In late May SRCWA travelled from Perth to Fortunately there were in the Perth City Coun- swamps, which started Geraldton to conduct the inaugural LiveLighter some fertile patches cil. Even when they won the decline of city-centre Aged Care Games in Geraldton on 24 May. Six along the river banks at a ward for the northern market gardening. teams took part in the games and it was great to the foot of Mt Eliza and section of the town, they Swamplands in the see those people have such a great time. to the north of the city had to ght hard to win areas of Osborne Park, The winning team was Juniper Hillcrest with around the lakes and council approval for the Balcatta, Jandakot, 230 points, second place went to Northamp- swampy grounds. As construction of roads and Spearwood and Wan- ton Kalbarri Health Centre 2 with 187 points, third early as 1842 there are drains in the area. neroo were eventually place went to Geraldton Community Care 2 illustrations showing the The boom created by drained and added to with 172 points and the best-presented team strip of land between the the gold rush stimulated North Perth, Bayswater, was Geraldton Community Care 1. The oldest river and Mt Eliza, along rapid growth in the de- Midland Junction, South participant on the day was Audrey Clifton who what we now call Mounts velopment of local or- Perth, Victoria Park and was 95 years young. Bay Road, was being chards and market gar- Bibra Lake. They became Seniors Masquerade Ball, Market Gardens Mounts Bay Road used for vegetable and dens to cater for a vastly the centres for market 8 June, Astral Ballroom, Crown © State Library of Western Australia fruit gardens. increased population. gardeners. The 2016 Seniors Masquerade Ball was a sell With a nearly ve-fold This took the total land If you are interested in out with more than 200 people in attendance. THE EARLY market gar- creating veggie patches growth of the population area used for orchards, gardens you may wish Our special thanks go out to our sponsors Crown, deners in Perth were around their dwellings. between 1850 and 1884, vineyards and vegeta- to attend the next Heri- Have a Go News, Dept. of Sport & Recreation, mainly of European ori- Unfortunately however Perth needed a vastly ble growing from 1900 tage Perth Walk and Talk Dept. of Local Govt. & Communities and Casey gin, but from the1890s to they soon discovered the increased supply of pro- hectares in 1896, to 4600 event, a walk through Our Australian Tours. the early 1950s, you may predictions of Charles duce and consequently, hectares in 1903. Heritage Trees, hosted by The masquerade theme was embraced by be surprised to know the Frazer, the botanist who there was a 55 per cent Around this time, in Alan Dolphin, technical almost all who attended the ball and quite a few gardeners were predom- accompanied James increase in the number the late 1890’s, Chinese offi cer – Arboriculture and wore their masks all day. inantly Chinese. In fact, Stirling on his explora- of market gardeners in immigrants became in- Horticulture Parks and An outstanding afternoon oorshow was per- over a third of the Chinese tion of the Swan River in town. Many continued volved in market garden- Landscapes City of Perth. formed by the Simply Swing dancers who had the population of WA were 1827, were completely to take advantage of the ing. Having come from If you want to know more dance oor full to over owing during the interac- market gardeners. unfounded. rich soils along the Swan rural backgrounds in their about our heritage you tive part of their show. When Captain Freman- Arriving in Sydney in River foreshore, however homeland, many brought can follow Heritage Perth Once again the Offspring Band provided a per- tle arrived in advance of 1816, Frazer was ap- much of the growth was with them extensive agri- on www.facebook.com/ fect compilation of dance music the rst Swan River set- pointed superintendent SRCWA vice president Phil Paddon welcomed made possible by the cultural and water man- HeritagePerth, twitter. everyone and introduced the Minister for Seniors tlers in 1829, he had or- of the Botanic Gardens. draining of the swamps agement skills. They com/heritageperth, and the Hon. Tony Simpson MLA who addressed the ders to prepare a camp- Three years later he was behind the town. applied age-old intensive instagram.com/heritage- audience and of cially opened the ball. site for the new arrivals. referred to as the colo- What is now known as methods of irrigation perth/ Once again SRCWA thanks the hard work of its As part of this work, his nial botanist by Governor Northbridge was original- and plant husbandry on volunteers and staff who helped make this event men cleared land near the Lachlan Macquarie. He ly freshwater swamps. the Perth foreshore, the so successful. mouth of the Swan River was also known as the Draining commenced in South Perth foreshore including areas for gar- colonial collector due to the 1860’s revealing ex- and also on the drained SRCWA Country Music Concert dening. his role as a eld botanist. tremely fertile soil, perfect wetlands in the North- A group of 370 people packed in to the Morley The rst settlers It was in that role he sailed Recreation Centre for the SRCWA Country Music for the needed expansion bridge area. Show on Sunday 19 June. brought with them vege- to Perth and made what of market gardening. In the 1920s the intro- SRCWA would like to thank and acknowledges table seeds and by abso- is now considered to be Competition between duction of irrigation and all the volunteers who helped set up for this event, lute necessity, were soon an absurd observation the gardeners was keen, arti cial fertilisers allowed those who donated the prizes for the raf e and who put a lot of time and effort in making this con- cert such a great success. A big thank you to event organisers SRCWA History in the City Program vice president Phil Paddon and Terry Bennetts of Join us online THE Royal WA Historical Society holds These talks are presented by the Red Dog Music. history talks on the rst Wednesday of RWAHS Auxiliary. Afternoon tea is in- Tech Savvy Seniors the month at 2pm at the Citiplace Com- cluded. Entry by donation of $5. – Connected Seniors event munity Centre, Perth Railway concourse. Upcoming Talks: See the society website for detailed Wed 3 August: John Viska - The Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc information on www.histwest.org.au grounds and gardens of the Osborne or ring the Royal WA Historical Society Hotel. (RWAHS) weekdays 9.30am - 5pm. Tel: Wed 3 September: Clare Menck - 100 9386 3841 a/hours, Lorraine Tholet 9494 years of government housing in Western 2798. Australia
Fibre intake is the key to ageing well by Frank Smith and heart disease. was quite low, therefore Have a Go Day At the end of the 10 any debilitating eff ect of PEOPLE who eat lots year study 610 had died, high sugar consumption a LiveLighter Event of dietary bre are more 750 were alive but unwell went unnoticed. likely to age successfully and 249 were successful Foods that are high in This workshop was conducted in partnership 9 November 2016 than those who ate less agers. bre contain more than with Telstra as part of Telstra’s sponsorship of the Burswood Park 9am to 3pm, according to the results Professor Gopinath just bre; these co-pas- TSS program. of a 10 year study of 1600 said the study is the rst sengers may provide the A group of 75 people attended a hands Great Eastern Hwy adults aged over 49. to look at the relationship protective properties of on technology event on 10 June at the Tel- Associate Professor between carbohydrate in- bre, rather than bre it- stra building in West Perth. It gave people the Bamini Gopinath from take and healthy ageing, self. Most people know opportunity to see how user friendly these the Westmead Institute and the results warrant that a diet high in bre technology devices are and provided the of Medical Research said further investigation. helps to keep us ‘regular’, opportunity to discuss different options with their this study aimed to exam- “Out of all the variables but successful ageing mobile phones. ine the independent rela- that we looked at, bre is a surprising bene t of One of the most heart-warming outcomes from tionship between various intake – which is a type this often-undervalued the workshop was when a Telstra staff member aspects of carbohydrate of carbohydrate that the dietary component, she sat down with Joy Houghton and helped her to nutrition. The team also body can’t digest – had said. skype her family who she hadn’t spoken to face examined the association the strongest in uence. Professor Gopinath to face in ve years. We also welcomed residents Registrations Now Open - places lling fast between carbohydrate said other studies have from Amana Living who joined in on the day. “We found that those Telstra supplied morning tea, lunch, Samsung Expressions of interest are always welcome nutrition variables and 10- who had the highest in- shown that ageing is as- year mortality risk in older sociated with low-grade and iPad tablets and lots of staff to assist the by interested parties to hold a site for the take of bre or total bre seniors with this workshop. adults. had an almost 80 per chronic in ammation and premier event of the WA Seniors Week Out of all the factors cent greater likelihood of progressive deterioration LiveLighter Seniors Activity Information Day Have a Go Day 2016, a LiveLighter Event. the researchers examined living a long and healthy of metabolic function. On 25 August SRCWA will be conducting a free Great new area designed for displays – which included a per- life. They were less likely The protective eff ect LiveLighter Seniors activity information day at the son’s total carbohydrate to suff er from hyperten- of dietary bre could be Masonic Hall, 16 Furnissdale Road, Furnissdale. Theme: Socialise, Have a Go, Live Longer intake, total bre intake, sion, diabetes, dementia, partly due to the absence Activities will include, seniors exergaming, Free activities, tea, coffee glycaemic index, glycae- depression and functional of peaks of blood glucose carpet bowls, skittles, seated hockey, beanbag & bottled water mic load, and sugar in- disability.” after eating. These peaks toss, carpet golf and many others. There will also take – the bre from fruits Some carbohydrate can result in overproduc- be a wide variety of senior speci c information All day - chocolate wheel with great prizes and breads/ cereals, but rich foods have less eff ect tion of reactive free radi- stalls. not from vegetables pre- than others on increasing cal molecules and greater A light lunch and morning tea will be Come, bring a friend and have fun Have a Go Day is a FREE event for dicted successful ageing. blood glucose. This is release of in ammatory provided free for participants, registration is compounds, she said. essential as places are limited, please call the general public to attend “The participants did known as their glycaemic not eat a lot of vegetables index. In an earlier study, 9492 9773 to register your attendance numbers. SPONSORED BY so the bene cial eff ects Consumption of foods adults who closely ad- Have a Go Day 2016 a LiveLighter Event, of vegetable bre did not high in glycaemic index, hered to recommended 9 November at Burswood Park show up in this study,” total carbohydrate and national dietary guide- - REGISTRATION OPEN she said. “Other studies sugar intake were not lines had a better chance Registration forms are now available for clubs/ may well show up a ben- associated with ageing of reaching old age with groups, not for pro t agencies and commercial e t of eating vegetables. successfully. However an absence of chronic entities; forms can be obtained from our web site: Successful ageing people who ate more diseases and disability, www.srcwa.asn.au or by calling 9492 9771 to reg- All enquiries contact was de ned as absence high glycaemic food had and had good functional ister your interest. Seniors Recreation Council of WA of disability, depression, reduced life expectancy. and mental health status. For information on any of the above cognitive impairment, re- The particular group ex- The research was pub- events please contact the SRCWA offi ce Phone 9492 9771 spiratory symptoms and amined were older adults lished in The Journal of chronic disease such as whose intake of carbon- Gerontology: Medical on 9492 9772. www.srcwa.asn.au cancer, stroke, diabetes ated and sugary drinks Sciences in June. Do your loved ones a favour and take control today! Pre-Plan your funeral arrangements now and save your family a lot of hassles later. One of our Funeral Consultants will come to your home to explain all your options. We’ll provide you with a free Family Records Portfolio listing your wishes for placement with your personal papers. Upon nominating us as your Funeral Home of choice we’ll reward you with a $200 shopping/restaurant voucher for a job well done.
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Community NOTEBOOK Lovely lady of dance made an impression in Australia and Britain HISTORY IN THE CITY PROGRAM her mother Elsie before by the Flotta Louro cruise Len Armstrong and Cherry Presented by the RWHS Auxiliary. she turned 16, Jan took line and invited to dance Goodwin. Meetings are held on the rst Wednesday of the on a new approach to her on the cruise, where they In 1977 Jan captained month at 2pm at Citiplace Community Centre. dancing on her return at remained for about 18 the Australian Ballroom Interesting talks. Entry $5 by donation. 17, turning professional months, travelling the and Latin teams in Black- Afternoon tea provided. and starting a competitive world. pool, winning the rst Information www.histwest.org.au or ph.the career. Jan remembers their Anglo-Australian New Royal WA Historical Society 9386 3841 9.30am-5pm She danced in a pro- delight on their travels, Vogue-English Old Time a/h Lorraine 9494 2798 fessional ballroom com- accommodated in a rst teams match. petition at the Australian class cabin and living the The couple’s time in Brit- ROCKINGHAM STAMP SHOW Championships with Ber- life of a guest, asked pos- ain and Europe saw them Gary Holland Function Centre, nie Reilly, the team consist- sibly once per week to take part in various dance 19 Kent St, Rockingham. ing of Jan Sturgeon, Sue perform an exhibition for activities, notably the Two Nine dealers: selling, buying, free valuations. 500 Lot Powell and Jenny Bloom. the entertainment of their Ronnies with whom they auction at 2pm, viewing from 11.30am -1.30pm. The story goes, “After fellow guests. Jan also performed in the Peggy Free entry, door prize. the comp, which they won, has fond memories of Spencer English Old Time For information ph Dawn Penfold 9528 7576 Bernie asked Ray Reeves teaming up and perform- formation team, with Jan’s who he should ask to part- ing with Patti Newton (née legs super-imposed over CATCH MUSIC at ELIZABETH QUAY ner him for professional McGrath) on the cruises in Ronnie Corbert’s, so that Every Saturday until the 27 August, 11am-12.30pm. competition, Ray suggest- Europe. he looked more correct, the Join in the Catch Music inclusive sessions for free, ing Jan. The rest as they Arriving in England, Jan Duel Of The Giants at the next to Spanda. say, is history.” and Bernie shared a house international champion- Regardless of your ability get involved, have fun. Within a year Jan had with Patti McGrath in Bay- ships, and a performance Some instruments can be provided but you’re won her rst state title, the swater, sharing dinners and with ABBA at the 1973 Carl welcome to bring your own. 1968 Tasmanian Ballroom social times with the likes Alan awards. Jan and Bernie Reilly Championships, under the of Olivia Newton-John, Jan and Bernie married KUI SOCIAL CLUB (Inc.) tutelage of Bernie taking Bert Newton (who ew to in 1974 in Surrey and start- Hold a social dance every Tuesday night starting at by Adam Penn family emigrated to Austra- extra lessons from Edna England and proposed ed their family six years 7.30pm. lia in 1954. Her father Reg, Purcell. They continued to to Patti during this time), later with Shane (a cham- Free tea and coff ee. Music is Live band and DJs. A LIFELONG love of dance an industrial chemist, was power their way to suc- Bruce Forsythe and many pion dancer himself) born We are a very friendly social club. Visitors are very started for Jan Reilly (née transferred to the Austra- cess, winning numerous others. Jan spent her time in 1980, nine weeks before welcome. Sturgeon) at just 11-years- lian branch of United Glass, local events along with working for the First Na- the young family returned Lake Monger Recreation Centre. old. Older sister Christine subsequently a member of the 1968 Australasian Pro- tional Bank of Chicago by to Perth for the World Ph Elizabeth 9447 6777 had started attending the world leading team of fessional New Vogue and day and training and com- Championships. Jan and email [email protected] classes at the Mickey scientists who created the Exhibition Championships peting, again following Bob Bernie were very proud Powell School of Dance in very rst glass eyes. in Perth (Saturday at Em- and Pam Courts in being to take the 1980 World ti- CYMBIDIUM ORCHID CLUB of WA Melbourne, so Jan decided A diligent student, Jan bassy Ballroom and Sun- the only Australia couple tle in new Vogue-English State Winter Show at Esi-Grow Orchids at she would like to go. She had completed most of day at Canterbury Court), in the English Old Time Old Time, before they an- 76 Evandale Rd. Darch. fell in in love with dance her medal exams in dance the 1969 Australasians in events at all the British nounced their retirement Friday, Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 9am-4pm. and took classes at both by 13, dancing her Ball- New Zealand and the 1969 championships including from competition. Four Potting demonstrations, repotting for a small fee, Mickey Powell’s and Jack room Oscar exam in her and 1970 Australian Pro- Blackpool. years later second son raffl es. Bosley’s dance schools. 14th year, examined by fessional New Vogue and After completing both Brett (also a champion Entry $5 single, $3 senior and concession and London born, Jan was Mascotte Powell. Travel- English Old Time Champi- her associate diplomas dancer) was born. complementary tea and coff ee. six years of age when her ling to England twice with onships. and members degrees in In 1981 the couple Enq. Ian Beeson 0419 049 013 Following in the foot- Australia with the Austra- opened their school, steps of Bob and Pam lian Dance Society, Jan Dance Court in Willetton, WA WOOD SHOW CAVERSHAM WILDLIFE PARK Courts, Jan Sturgeon and aimed to continue her where they did coaching Claremont Showgrounds 5,6 & 7 August. MEET THE WOMBAT Bernie Reilly won 22 con- studies in England. She and teaching until 1992, the THE secutive championship worked with Bill and Bob- year Bernie died. Jan lives Open 9.30am-4.30pm & FRIENDS SHOW Exotic timbers on sale, demonstrations, traditional FARM titles in Australia and New by Irvine, Benny Tolmeyer, in Perth and, after more green woodworking, ‘have a go’ children’s workshop. Daily 11am 2pm 3.45pm Zealand by 1971. Brenda Windslay, Walter than 50 years in the busi- Tools for sale. SHOW Their New Vogue and Laird, Nina Hunt and Doris ness, continues to teach, Adults $16 - Aged Pensioners, Seniors & Disabled Daily English Old Time exper- Lavelle, achieving quali - coach, examine and adju- $14, Children $8 (6-16 yrs) 10am tise brought them great cations in Ballroom, Latin dicate throughout Australia 1pm 3pm success in the competi- and English old Time. at all major events includ- STARTING OVER SUPPORT ASSOCIATION Inc tive eld, but their exhibi- During this time, Jan ing the Australian Open, SOS requires volunteers in their warehouse to sort, tion style, trained by Bob and Bernie forged a great Australasian and South clean and pack donations. K KANGAROOS Wrightson and Max Bond friendship with Mick Sta- Paci c championships. Assist carpark markets, fundraising. Carpark markets Open all day (Victoria), brought them lainos and Lorna Lee. Jan She also works extensively Sunday am. O HAGN#008/292 championship titles, along remembers challenging on numerous committees To drive furniture truck. Truck driving exible days. A with much public acclaim. these two Latin champions to encourage and support Warehouse open Mon & Thurs 9am-2pm. They applied to dance to dance in the English Old Dancesport and dancing in Ph Kaye 0402 331 856 L on Channel 9’s Australia’s Time championships at general, Australia wide. A New Faces, being noticed Blackpool in 1972, a chal- Footnote: A special THE WELSH FREE CHURCH of WA Open 10am-1pm by Graham Kennedy and lenge they willingly accept- mention about a Grand Holds a service on the fourth Sunday of every month S 2.30pm-4.30pm were subsequently invited ed and had a great deal of Lady Of Dance. Mrs Peg- at Trinity Church, St George’s Tce. at 3pm. to dance on his IMT Va- fun performing. gy Spencer MBE left the The service is in English and everyone is most SITUATED in Whiteman Park (off Lord St or Beechboro Rd) riety Program. After this The same year saw their dance oor here on earth welcome. Phone 9248 1984 Email [email protected] they were approached introduction to the profes- on 25 May. For further information phone 9364 9342. sional exhibition champi-
HAGN#055/292 onships, through Madam If anyone has his- WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS QUIZ NIGHT Islett, the co-ordinator of toric photos or stories Gibson Park Community Centre, Gibson Ave., the Blackpool event, af- for Adam Penn’s on- Padbury. Be this ter a 15-year interval. Jan going dance series, 22 July. Arrive 7pm for start 7.30pm start. Extraordinary and Bernie were invited to please contact Adam Prizes, raffl e and spot prizes. dance in the event, com- at tophat97@optusnet. Tickets $15. NationalNational DiabetesDiabetes WWeek!eek! peting against Peter Max- com.au or on mobile For more information phone Marie 9246 0138 well and Lyn Harman and 0412 361 917. or leave a message. Email [email protected]
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It’s crease the concentration most or until evidence of in Paris, as well as a hand- very diffi cult to cross for SonoCloud.” possible that this ultra- of medication ve to sev- tumour progression was ful of other French insti- certain molecules. While Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem, a sound approach could en times. detected. tutions, tested the exper- this blood-brain barrier neuro-oncologist at Baylor pave the way for more ef- Researchers used the This phase 1 trial was imental device on fteen protects the brain from Scott and White’s Vasicek fective treatments. There chemotherapy drug car- not designed to test patients with recurrent toxins it creates a chal- Cancer Treatment Center, are medications that have boplatin for the study. whether higher doses of glioblastoma, a particu- lenge for treating brain in Temple, Texas, validates potential but can’t cross Carboplatin is commonly chemotherapy, passed by Jeanette Woolerton larly deadly brain tumour. diseases and disorders, these ndings. the blood-brain barrier.” used to treat recurrent into the brain, were ef- When a device dubbed as it blocks 99 per cent “This is signi cant be- The device is activat- glioblastoma and has fective. However, tumour AN IMPLANTABLE ultra- the SonoCloud was ac- of potential therapeutic cause one of the reasons ed before each round of been shown to control tu- growth did not progress sound device that appears tivated, they discovered drugs. Scientists have glioblastoma, which is chemotherapy. M. Sot- mours, but does not eas- in nine patients, which is a to enhance chemotherapy that sound waves opened been researching ways one of the most aggres- tilini says two minutes of ily pass the blood-brain positive nding. treatment may bene t the blood-brain barrier, al- to bypass this barrier sive forms of brain cancer, low-intensity ultrasound barrier. M. Sottilini said he brain cancer patients. lowing more chemothera- for over 50 years,” said is very diffi cult to treat in is enough to open the The experimental treat- hopes for a larger trial next The study, conducted peutic agent to enter. Frederic Sottilini, CEO of that the blood-brain bar- blood-brain barrier for ments were conducted year. Diabetes does not have Diabetes research news… to be for life couraged but food be- THIS month National Diabetes Week is from 10 -16 standing the psychological impact of diabetes but haviour was the priority. July. Have a Go News highlights some of the news we want to take that to another level so people like Participants ceased all from Diabetes Research WA. Diabetes aff ects a large Nancy don’t lose their loved ones in such tragic cir- anti-diabetic therapy but proportion of the population, with many undiagnosed, cumstances.” remained on their normal people are advised to have regular health checks with Men with erection problems urged statin regime. their GPs to ensure they have not developed the dis- to rule out diabetes Professor Taylor said ease. Erection diffi culties may be a taboo subject but a following media coverage Generous Diabetes Research WA bequest… peak WA diabetes research funding group is urging many people with type When Perth woman Nancy Warner passed away in men and doctors to re-think talking about the issue on 2 diabetes had reversed 2014 at the age of 97, it was her wish that some of her the back of an international study revealing its impor- their own diabetes by estate be left to diabetes research having lost both tance as a powerful warning sign of diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes can bene t from adopting a similar diet. her husband Joe and son Ross to type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Research Western Australia said the re- maintaining their body weight Those who maintained “Joe and Ross died some decades apart but each search, which showed men with erectile dysfunction their new weight were able had been massively impacted by their diabetes – Joe had more than double the odds of having undiag- by Frank Smith gradually to a normal diet to remain free of diabetes followed by a weight man- for up to three years. had a leg amputated and Ross had lost his sight by nosed diabetes, should act as a wake-up call to the BREAKTHROUGH re- agement program to pre- The team is repeating the time he passed away at 63,” explained friend general public and the medical community. search has shown that vent them regaining the the trial with a much larger Lynne Milne, also the executor of Nancy’s will. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Department of En- many people with type weight they had lost. group with type 2 diabe- “Nancy believes they both were tired of managing docrinology and Diabetes consultant physician 2 diabetes could return Nearly 90 per cent of re- tes. their condition and chose to stop using insulin. Bronwyn Stuckey said erectile dysfunction – de ned to normal blood glucose cently diagnosed diabetics For those who are un- “She was really just the loveliest lady and felt as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection rm control if they follow a very and 50 per cent of long able to follow the very low strongly that people with diabetes needed more men- enough for sexual activity – was a common compli- low calorie diet for eight term diabetics had normal calorie diet for whatever tal health support and I think this was her way of trying cation for men with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes weeks and then return to blood glucose levels im- reason Adelaide research- to make a diff erence.” with more than half of men with diabetes developing a normal diet designed mediately after the eight ers have developed a diet Diabetes Research WA executive director Sherl it. to maintain existing body weeks diet and 40 per cent and exercise program Westlund said she was incredibly grateful for Nancy’s “If a man goes and gets medical advice about his weight. were able to manage with- which has also proven to generosity. impotence, ruling out diabetes – or other health com- More than 350 million out medication or insulin be highly eff ective in re- “As an organisation, we’re committed, through plications as a cause – should be part of the investi- people suff er from type injections for at least six ducing the burden of type funding world-leading research, to easing the trauma gation and men need to know to bring this up with 2 diabetes worldwide. In months. 2 diabetes. The diet incor- of living with diabetes and that includes the psycho- their doctor, if their doctor doesn’t raise it with them.” Australia alone, an esti- All group members had porates an eating pattern logical challenges, which can be signi cant,” said Ms For more details on the work of Diabetes Research mated 800,000 Australian lower blood pressure and that is very low in carbohy- Westlund. WA head to www.diabetesresearchwa.com.au or call adults have type 2 diabe- improved blood chemistry drates and higher in pro- “We’ve already contributed signi cantly to under- 9224 1006. tes with many more undi- over the full six months tein and unsaturated fats. agnosed. and eight of them were “The research results are Professor Roy Taylor also able to cease their ground breaking,” Associ- and his team at Newcas- blood pressure medica- ate Professor Grant Brink- tle University in the UK tion. worth, principal research Feet rst for National Diabetes Week found that plasma glu- The diet consisted of scientist at the CSIRO cose returned to normal Optifast shakes three said. “Health professionals FOR PEOPLE living with diabetes, a small cut or a blister from tight ment by a podiatrist. within days of following a times per day plus 240g have been divided over the putting your feet rst and learning shoes is all it takes and, if left un- Check your feet every day for very low calorie diet and of non-starchy vegeta- best dietary approach for how to care for them is very im- treated, can quickly escalate into signs of infection (redness, skin insulin sensitivity was re- bles. Participants received managing type 2 diabetes, portant. Each year, 4,400 Austra- nasty foot ulcers and amputations. breakdown), swelling, blisters, stored. At the end of the weekly support by tele- and the ongoing uncer- lians will undergo a lower limb am- The consequences are life-chang- corns, calluses, cuts, cracks and two month low calorie diet phone or other means. tainty is a hotly debated putation due to diabetes-related ing and cannot be undone. change in the colour of your nails the subjects were returned Physical activity was en- topic amongst clinicians complications, and it is estimated So throughout National Diabe- or shape of your foot. and researchers. that a staggering 85 per cent of tes Week, taking place from 10 – Look after your skin and nails. “The most amazing these cases could have been pre- 16 July, put your best foot forward Wear comfortable, well- tting bene t of the low carbohy- vented if the problem had been and reduce your risk. Six steps for shoes. An antique drate diet was the reduc- detected early and treated prop- taking care of your feet include: Take charge of your own diabe- tion in the patient’s medi- erly. Attend a free Diabetes WA tes. cation needs. Some of the Diabetes can cause nerve dam- FootSmart session. Upcoming Visit www.diabeteswa.com.au shop with participants managed to age and loss of circulation to the sessions include 12 July in Mel- for more information on caring for cease their medications feet, meaning injuries often go un- ville, 19 July in Subiaco and 24 your feet, or call 1300 136 588 to altogether, and many de- noticed and are very slow to heal. August in Belmont. book an individual consultation scribed the study as life A burn from walking on hot sand, Have an annual foot assess- with a diabetes educator. a diff erence changing.” “The very low carbohy- drate diet presented great- Relive your past by stepping er improvements in the blood cholesterol pro le, through our doors... by increasing the levels Don’t miss the York collectable of good (HDL) cholesterol We sell specialised vintage items and and decreasing triglycer- ide levels to a greater ex- clock auction in August collectables from the 50s, 60s and 70s. tent than the traditional approach,” said Professor YORK Friendship Club is holding a worldwide. This includes two big spe- Records Pedal cars Furniture Campbell Thompson from memorabilia auction featuring an ex- cial events, Easter Fayre for the Fred And everything in between the University of Adelaide. tensive clock collection from a private Hollows Foundation and the Medieval “The low carbohydrate country donor. 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Guides are discouraged not a part of the USS Arizo- “There would have been “During the ride out to from boarding the memo- na crew also have a chance 15 or 16 Japanese on the Pearl Harbour for the tour, rial of the USS Arizona, in a to have their ashes scat- same ferry to the Arizona there was commentary on bid to keep the noise down tered in the area. as me, some even in uni- what we would be seeing for those who are there to It is the respect that the form, clearly sailors or navy and then more when we remember or to pay their Japanese are paid at Pearl who were visiting to pay From left to right; Visiting the USS Arizona memorial - Ken Bradshaw enjoying a were led into a large the- respects to those who died Harbour that caught Ken’s their respects. helicopter ride over the Hawaiian Islands atre. back in 1941. eye though. “And they were left “There was even some And it’s not only “The whole area is very alone to do so.” by Brad Elborough on 7 December, 1941, the 100,000 of its people died footage showing that was US base at Pearl Harbour in the bombings. The offi - taken on the actual day; HAGN#138/292 IT’S EASY to forget that was attacked by Japa- cial surrender documents and there is more com- Pearl Harbour is located nese ghter planes. More were signed on board the mentary that was made by on the gorgeous Hawai- than 2400 people died USS Missouri in Tokyo some of the survivors. CRUISE THE GREEK ISLANDS ian Islands. and around 20 ships and Harbour on 2 September. “And then you catch the Once you y into the 300 airplanes were either There was much more ferry out to the Arizona Me- island of Oahu, via Ho- damaged or destroyed. to the War than that, morial. It’s a bit eerie. You nolulu Airport, the focus About half of those US much of which can be walk down one side and is very much on the sand casualties occurred on learned by visiting Pearl back the other and you and surf at Waikiki Beach, the battleship USS Ari- Harbour. can look down a big hole not the reminders of a zona. It was hit four times. The USS Missouri has in the oor to the actual pivotal moment in our The result of the may- long been retired and is wreckage of the battleship world’s history. hem was the US entering now docked in port at lying underneath; that’s Not that Pearl Harbour the WWII and in August Pearl Harbour and Ken when you see the oil slick.” is hidden away; far from it. 1945 it ended it when recalls seeing the spot That oil slick is com- When Ken Bradshaw atomic bombs were where the documents ing from the USS Arizona had the opportunity to dropped on Hiroshima were signed to end the that took on oil the day visit Hawaii recently for and Nagasaki. Japan ghting. that it was hit. There has his daughter’s renewing surrendered less than But it was the memorial been controversy for the of wedding vows, Pearl a week after more than and wreckage of the USS past 20-30 years over how Harbour was on the top of his to-do list. 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All rights reserved. the return of the sun’s winter tradition, the Mel- Night Market, just a stone’s Some of the treats damebrusselslane.com. warmth. bourne city skyline will glow throw away in the CBD. that you discover at this au/news/european-night- Victorian residents are with a spectacular light Commencing on the year’s night market in- market/ HAGN#054/292 HAGN#108/292 Three gurus enhance seniors’ social scene Weekend PERTH Many readers will know Anne from Value Deal Annie’s Activities, previously featured in Have a Go News. Anne is experienced Stay at the Goodearth in arranging functions, outings and Hotel Perth on a events for seniors and has been for the On the Blackwood River, Bridgetown past 12 years. RAC ★★★★ Your tranquil adult retreat in Friday, Saturday or Geoff has a family background in a picturesque riverbank setting 2 kms from Sunday night and coach travel, tours and daily transport Bridgetown CBD featuring save 15%. 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Ph: 9841 7399 Day Tours Extended Tours 10 June Paddy’s Bush Bar $80 [email protected] Mystery Tours Interstate Tours 28 June Dwellingup $85 Overseas Holidays 7 July Xmas in July @ Seabird Tavern $85 Single members welcome 25 July Coorinja Winery Toodyay $85 For validity dates and full terms and conditions, call or visit our websites. 10 August York & Beverley $85 [email protected] 30 August Mystery Tour $85 Phone 0473 514 944 Call Elite Tours on 9314 2170 Facebook Perth Seniors Travel Club www.elitetours.net.au HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 23 ADVERTISING FEATURE let’s go travelling travel options for the mature west australian Sail back in time in Dirk Hartog’s path with STS Leeuwin II in October “I have less fears. This technology, climb some It will be held at the WA a not-for-pro t organisa- was a major life change. sails, eat some great food, Maritime Museum in Fre- tion based in Fremantle, I am a diff erent person be rocked to sleep in the mantle and include talks Western Australia. It is an to what I was before I arms of grandmother- from four guest speakers. award-winning provider of left. There is more to me ocean and meet a bunch Everybody is welcome to experiential learning and and this voyage revealed of interesting people,” she attend the free lecture to leadership development that.” said. learn more about the Dirk programmes. The STS Leeuwin II is The WA Maritime Mu- Hartog history, festivities For more information a working ship. All par- seum and the Leeuwin occurring in Shark Bay or on the Dirk Hartog voy- ticipants are expected to Ocean Adventure Founda- about the Leeuwin voyage age or pre-voyage lecture join night watches, steer tion are presenting a Dirk and how to get involved. visit the Leeuwin website the helm and belay ropes by Sea lecture on Sunday The Leeuwin Ocean at www.sailleeuwin.com/ together among other 31 July from 3:30 – 5pm. Adventure Foundation is dirkhartog2016. tasks. The ship will be joining HAGN#139/292 the 400th anniversary fes- tivities of the rst Dutch contact with Western DIRK HARTOG Australia, at Dirk Hartog Pre-Voyage Glenesse Dyson onboard the Leeuwin II Island. Anyone aged over Lecture 18 can apply to be part of COMMEMORATIVEC GLENESSE DYSON has tions in Shark Bay in Oc- “Everybody encour- the voyage, leaving Fre- 31 July just returned from the tober. aged everybody. I never mantle for Shark Bay on VOYAGE Leeuwin Ocean Adven- Ms Dyson achieved expected the challenge 14 October. ture Foundation’s, Mon- many personal achieve- of climbing a sail on the Ms Dyson plans to be key Mia to Fremantle voy- ments, both physically very rst day. The Leeu- onboard for the sail up Adult Voyage age and is gearing up for and emotionally on the win cured my fear of and to join in the festivities more adventures. tall ship STS Leeuwin heights… I underestimat- at Shark Bay. 14 - 24 October The 55-year-old grand- II. The rst day onboard ed the strength in my legs “I would love to come mother enjoyed her nine- she climbed the 33 me- and arms,” she said. back for the Dirk Hartog The STS Leeuwin II, Western Australia’s day adventure so much tre main mast and did not Ms Dyson returned voyage. I actually want very own tall ship, will join in the she’s planning to sail to stop pushing her limits from the voyage with a any excuse to get back celebrations of the Dirk Hartog’s 400th the Dirk Hartog celebra- from there. new lease on life. on the ship, throw away commemoration at Shark Bay. The Leeuwin Foundation invite sailing enenthusiastsnththusiasts oof aallll agesages toto traveltraavel inn DirkDirk Duyfken stamps her place in history HHaHartog’srttogog’s’s ssteps.tteps. all Duyfken sailing adven- gram will enable thou- tures the crew were con- sands of West Australians sistently challenged with to step aboard Duyfken the extremes of big seas to personally discover www.sailleeuwin.com and wild winds, to days of the magic and allure of or (08) 9430 4105 drifting in the tropics with the Little Dove, a ship no wind to propel her for- that is so much a part of ward. the maritime history of Fast forward to 2016 Western Australia, so as and Duyfken is now in the a reader of Have a Go FLY BUSINESS CLASS nal days of preparation News we have a special for another epic under- off er for you. TO EUROPE taking. On Thursday 18 For seniors we have a HAGN#129/292 August at 10am Duyfken special group (10+) price Return Travel from Sep 2016 to May 2017 will slip her lines and head for visits to the exhibition PLUS up to 26 European airports! out of the Fremantle Fish- between 2-5pm Monday THROUGHOUT her for the crew of 16, one ing Boat Harbour, bound – Friday. The special price London $5099 Rome $4950 short, 17 year life, the full of challenge when you for Bunbury, the rst leg is $9.95 (normally $12.50) Dublin $4899 Athens $4852 replica sailing ship Duy- take on all that mother of the Duyfken 2016 Dirk with a one off group fken has always looked nature can throw at you, Hartog Commemorative transaction fee of $9.95. Belgrade $4818 Manchester $5172 for opportunities that test as your ship tackles the Voyage and Exhibition. For more details: www.britishtravel.com.au the sailing skills and char- wind and waves of the This year Duyfken will phone 0427 160 606 or acter of those who sail Great Australian Bight. go on exhibition at the email [email protected]. Call 1300 857 434 aboard her. In these mod- But tackle they did in the following ports, Bunbury Lic No 9TA1055 email: [email protected] ern times it often pays same vein as those who (22 August – 4 Septem- to re ect on the courage had sailed these oceans ber), Mandurah (5 – 14 and undoubted sea- 400 years before. September), Hillarys (15 HAGN#089/292 manship of those Dutch Like all great adven- – 27 September), Jurien mariners that crossed tures at some point they Bay (29 September – 3 the oceans of the world come to an end, and so October), Dongara (4 – 7 in search of riches in the after circumnavigating October), Geraldton (8 – DUYFKEN form of spices. half the continent of Aus- 16 October) and Denham All who sail aboard tralia, Duyfken entered the (19 – 24 October). 2016 HARTOG EXHIBITION Duyfken this century of- calmer waters of Sydney This four-month pro- ten ponder: “how did they Harbour to a fanfare be t- BUNBURY do it back then?” ting of such a vessel and nd th Well they did, and they her accomplishments. 22 August - 4 September did it well. And in keep- For the next ve years ing with these traditions a Duyfken remained as an Ona B MANDURAH u th th crew of modern day ad- east coast resident, sail- Specialisingo in groups and clubs s 5 - 14 September venturers boarded Duy- ing between Sydney and G fken in 2006 to tackle the Cairns and visiting ports 3 DAY WHEATBELT EXPERIENCE TOUR HILLARYS oceans that lapped at the in between to reveal her 11-13 August $500pp twin share th th shores of the Australian stories and her history Small elite private tour with maximum of 8 passengers. 15 - 27 September continent, taking on the to those who stepped Includes 2 nights accommodation, all meals, challenge of circumnavi- aboard for a tour of the daily tours visiting many wheatbelt locations JURIEN BAY gating Australia, a voyage ship. and attractions plus wild owers unique to this area. 29th September - that would take six years Despite the enthusiasm 3 DAY WILDFLOWERS TOUR 3rd October to complete; as there of all those who visited 6-8 September $500pp twin share were a few stops along her, the east coast can Includes 2 nights accommodation, the way. be a lonely place when DONGARA daily tours with a wild ower expert, luxury coach, That year marked the you are so far from home, 4th - 7th October 400th anniversary of the and the familiarity of fam- all meals plus night time entertainment. original Duyfken’s arrival ily and friends and so the SOUTH EAST DISCOVERY TOUR GERALDTON on the coast of the un- call for Duyfken to return 11-14 October th th known Southland, and so to her home port of Fre- $800pp twin share, single supp available 8 - 16 October to acknowledge the rst mantle began to gather Fun lled 4 day tour visiting a variety of locations with Europeans to set foot on steam. wild ower walks with local guide. This is a new tour DENHAM Australian soil, the Duy- That calling became a we put together with local farmers and operators to 19 th - 24th October fken replica was com- 100-day epic voyage as showcase the beautiful Southern Wheatbelt area. missioned to undertake Duyfken slipped her lines EXHIBITION a voyage from Fremantle in Sydney on 11 April Individuals or couples welcome. TICKETS to Sydney, along the way 2012 bound for Freman- Call the of ce for a detailed itinerary. ticketek.com.au/duyfken visiting 25 ports and invit- tle. This voyage took her Go Ona Bus offers a number of different group HAGN#090/292 ing thousands of visitors north to the tip of Cape tours, contact us for your next group outing. York Peninsula, down to www.duyfken.com to step aboard and expe- Pickup is from your club location. rience life at sea on this Weipa, across to Darwin and then down the west 9453 3843 The Duyfken 2016 Dirk Hartog Commemorative little Dutch jacht. Event Voyage & Exhibition is proudly supported by the By all accounts it was coast to Fremantle, arriv- Email: [email protected] www.goonabus.com.au Partners: Government of Western Australia. a memorable experience ing on 23 September. Like Made possible by Royalties for Regions. 24 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 WINTER IN THE WEST WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling The Cockburn Story - discover this often overlooked region with its diversity of place not so for Cockburn which not seen elsewhere, visit long distances. So they racecourse, it was the rst has been in the shadow of an historic house or walk drove past Coogee and hotel. In those days it was Fremantle.” along cliff tops with views Woodman Point and were considered a long dis- Tate says when he rst across the region and out attracted to the holiday tance from Perth and was started looking around to sea. Aboriginal people parks near beaches, parks dubbed the Honeymoon Cockburn there appeared used this as a major trek, and natural park with bush Hotel.” to be many rsts including so much is unique.” walks among wildlife – Lee Tate has an exten- the submarine and nation- Third generation West even pesky rabbits. sive journalism, business al defence base, an area Aussie Tate says he and “Then, next thing, our and marketing back- uniquely stretching from his brothers grew up in Melville house needed ground and has been coastline and wetlands, Perth thinking Cockburn substantial renovations working in recent years in Australia’s rst cremato- was just a limestone, and we didn’t want to live support of mental health rium and even the rst crumbling place where there because it involved carers Helping Minds. His shark net of its kind. ethnic people and a few bedrooms and bathrooms reporting career covered “Cockburn is close to market gardeners lived. so we lived in the caravan business, politics, educa- beaches with sh-breed- “It was cheap property at Woodman Point for a tion and social columns ing and protected by which seemed to be miles few weeks. We started for newspapers including Left; Woodman Point’s ammo jetty, popular with shers, once used to bring in islands. The adjacent re- way when in fact it is 15 looking at properties and The Australian Financial ammunition that was stored in bunkers in nearby sand hills. Right; Lee Tate gional park is virtually in its minutes from Fremantle. ended up settling in Cock- Review, Melbourne Her- original bush state. The thing is, Cockburn is burn.” ald, The Australian, The HAGN#016/292 by Josephine Allison “It’s how the explor- not a destination in its own Tate is passionate about Sydney Telegraph, Laun- Joondalup Caravan Repairs ers rst saw it when they right, it is overshadowed his 14-minute DVD and ceston Examiner, Albany TWO years after he moved rst landed in WA. There by Fremantle. Garden Is- his quest to place Cock- Advertiser, The West Aus- to Cockburn, much trav- aren’t many parts of the land is central to WA’s her- burn on the map. “The tralian and The Sunday elled journalist and author coast where this has been itage but is now restricted local council here is very Times. Lee Tate is working to give preserved or disturbed, to defence personnel with progressive and has lots During his 23 years Servicing • Repairs • Spare parts the often overlooked re- which is partly because of only occasional visits by of open days inviting rate- working away, Tate Insurance work • Accessories gion a higher pro le with the quarantine station and outsiders. payer input. Perhaps we worked in London for two Solar Systems • Alterations • Awnings the release of his new non- military areas. “Whaling in WA offi - should get the community, years and was also ap- pro t DVD The Cockburn “In three months re- cially started in Cockburn including business and pointed to a Japanese We also manufacture composite panels Story. Tate says coastal searching the area, I saw it Sound. There were huge council, behind a central journalist exchange pro- For all your Caravan, Motor home, or Camper Cockburn stands on its was sacred to indigenous cattle yards, meatworks information and indige- gram. trailer needs. Secure indoor accommodation own regarding indigenous people. I found out more and abattoirs to support nous centre. People could He has written for pub- if your van needs to spend the night. people, pioneers, devel- and more and just kept on the colony and then the contribute historic photos, lic relations companies opment, industry, tourism, going. I believed I could burgeoning new state. Our artefacts and anything on business and politics, PHONE 9206 4933 wildlife and even national make a movie from it all. pioneers crash-landed else of relevance before it been a commentator on Unit 13/21 Warman St, Neerabup WA 6031 defence. How many places have here, stumbled tragically is lost or forgotten. ABC Radio, current aff airs [email protected] “Hordes of people stay both coastline and wet- with loss of life to create “There is so much to tell. broadcaster on 6PR and and pass through Cock- lands, extensive history farms before their nal For instance thousands consulted on marketing and even its own busy air- breakthrough with market of migratory birds from campaigns including for HAGN#015/292 burn, which has two big holiday parks, but they port (Jandakot)? gardens and stock. One around the world come WA’s Margaret River wine leave largely uninformed,” “Coming to Cockburn of WA’s most dramatic to Woodman Point. And industry. he says. “Many locals is a multi-million dollar prisoner escapes was in there’s good argument to Tate is an author (West generally know only a little sports centre which will the area when a group restore the train track that Aussie Book of Firsts) of their backyard’s heri- accommodate the Dock- of convicts was plucked ferried explosives to am- and ghost writer of other tage. ers, as well as basketball from the shore by a fake munition bunkers (which books. He has a regular “Pick up any WA, Perth courts and swimming whaling ship.” can still be seen), through segment on Curtin Radio SPORTING PACKAGE or Fremantle brochure or pools.” Tate and wife Robyn the bush, past sand hills with Jenny Seaton cover- Staying @ Ledge Point Holiday Park map and there will be a Tate says people might happened on living in and the crematorium and ing amazing West Aussies. (Valid 1/06/16 to 31/08/16) spiel on Rockingham and question why they should Cockburn by chance. quarantine station. The non-pro t video Mandurah, for example. go to Cockburn. “No one Taking grandkids on trips “Along the way, op- ($20) is available at www. • Stay 3 nights Sun - Thu on a 10x10m grass powered Even small country towns says let’s go to Manning in their caravan they re- posite Coogee Caravan amazingwa.co, or send caravan site are usually listed in their Park where you can see alised the kids didn’t Park, is the Coogee Hotel, details to The Cockburn • 2 x Vouchers for 9 holes golf at Ledge Point Golf region’s directories; but birds and animals often need or want to travel freshly heritage-restored. Story, 30/132 Cockburn Built in 1901 and op- Road, Munster, WA 6166 Club HAGN#120/292 posite the colony’s rst • 2 x Vouchers for bowls at Ledge Point Country Club or contact 0455 510 711. • Wednesday night dinner at Country Club - buy one meal get second meal half price Discover Wildflowers HAGN#023/292 • Complimentary glass of wine or beer at Country Club • Free sausage sizzle @ Camp Kitchen - Tuesday in the Southern Forests Night Paradise $120 per couple or The southwest corner of West Australia is known to be a biodiversity hotspot $100 per couple for groups of 10 or more with a wide variety of unique orchids and owers endemic to this region. Motor Inn *MENTION For info on trails, tours, events and maps, contact our Visitor Centres: Friendly & Aff ordable THIS AD! For enquiries contact Wayne and Kathryn Manjimup 9771 1831 www.manjimupwa.com on 9655 2870 or 1300 856 088 Pemberton 9776 1133 www.pembertonvisitor.com.au WINTER SPECIALS Visit www.ledgepointholidaypark.com Northcliffe 9776 7203 www.northcliffevisitorcentre.com.au Free continental breakfast Email [email protected] Walpole 9840 1111 www.walpole.com.au Blooming Wild Festival 3 Sep - 20 Nov 2016 with every booking HAGN#037/292 Facebook: Blooming Wild-Southern Forests and Valleys Phone Louisa for details 9752 1200 Website: www.bloomingwild owers.com.au 6 Pries Avenue, Busselton www.southernforests.com.au Email: [email protected] www.paradisemotorinn.com.au HAGN#026/292 Experience Rest Relax Eat ‘ SENIORS DISCOUNT - $135 per room including full buffet breakfast Quality Inn Railway Motel Play & Function Centre Opposite the railway station - 5min walk to Hannan Street 51 Forrest St, Kalgoorlie Freecall 1800 055 249 Ahoy Buccaneers www.railwaymotel.com.au Explore HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 25 WINTER IN THE WEST WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling Memories of mates and shing for herring by Mike Roennfeldt much about. What there were though, way, especially when I’m cooking up were herring, heaps of them in fact. Ron breakfast with freshly caught sh. SOMETIMES it takes someone from a was fascinated by the proli c numbers of Mind you, herring haven’t been so faraway place to make us appreciate them and the honest energetic ght they easy to nd in recent times, particularly something that’s right under our noses. put on. He wistfully suggested we were for those of us who live north of the river. It was about 35 years ago. My old incredibly lucky to have them. Appar- The warm inshore water obviously hasn’t mate Ross Cusack and I were joined by ently in his home town of Sydney there is been to the herring’s liking, but having legendary shing lm maker and maga- no local equivalent. said that, the best herring shing I’ve had zine editor Ron Calcutta for a couple of His enjoyment of herring continued this year has been up at the Abrolhos. days at Rottnest. Ron was a quirky char- when we took some back to the cabin Beats me why that would be so. acter who introduced Australian shos for dinner. Ross was doing the cooking Still, from all reports, there have been to cutting edge shing techniques and and he chose to slow fry the whole sh heaps of them along the south coast we were sure he would be keen to tangle after scaling, heading and gutting them. and one would hope that all it will take with big sh like tailor, salmon or yellow- I had always cooked them as llets but is some cooler inshore water to convince tail kings. I had to acknowledge that doing them a few more to turn right and head north. It turned out he was actually happier whole tasted far superior. If that means I will have to put up with to watch rather than sh, which is prob- Since that time I invariably cook them lower water temperature on my morning Sometimes we take for granted what’s right under our noses ably just as well because there wasn’t as Ross did and I really enjoy them that dip next summer, then so be it. World rst marine rehabilitation project at Busselton Jetty Wild owers in the Capes molluscan wood borer can now help further viewing owers en route. teas, lunches and eve- or Teredo worm. this project and earn A home pick up and ning meals. “The initial rehabili- a tax deduction at the return is included to- Call Sharon at Fun- tation began in April same time. gether with en suite ac- seeker Tours on 1300 2015, using collected “Tools and equip- commodation, morning 660 668 for a full itinerary. fragments of damaged ment are required to invertebrates which expand the project so HAGN#024/292 were latticed securely more of the 200 wood against the treated piles can be regener- piles,” Sophie said. ated.” JOIN FUNSEEKER Tours “Survival and growth The Busselton Jetty for their rst ve-day of these fragments Environment Fund is four-night wild ower was monitored and re- a 100 per cent tax-de- tour in 2016. Touring Esperance Island View Apartments corded using a photo ductible fund and any in the Busselton, Cape offers self-contained accomm with an log over the last year. donations will continue Leeuwin and Naturaliste idyllic beachfront location. Guests enjoy It has proven very suc- to progress this world areas this tour has it all. free WiFi and on-site parking. cessful with the reha- rst environmental Travel to a special spot Apartments include heating, BBQ, fully BUSSELTON Jetty Un- in a world rst marine bilitation area also at- project, rehabilitating in Donnybrook and Am- equipped kitchen, oven, microwave, derwater Observatory rehabilitation project. tracting new species marine life on timber bergate to see a great private bathroom with hairdryer and Manager Sophie Teede It was not known if to colonise the treated piles beneath the jetty. display of owers. complimentary toiletries. has been successfully the marine life would piles.” For further informa- Visits include The colonising sea spong- regenerate after being Locals and lovers tion visit the Jetty or Berry Farm, Carbanup PH: 9072 0044 14-15 The Esplanade, Esperance es and soft corals on scraped off to prevent of the Busselton Jetty the website – www. Reserve, Meelup Beach, Email: [email protected] Busselton Jetty pylons the progression of the marine environment busseltonjetty.com.au Gracetown and Augusta, For further info visit www.esperanceapartments.com.au HAGN#012/292 NORSEMAN TAKE A WALK ON THE Wild Side HOLIDAY The Gateway to Western Australia Double Beach VILLAGE Stay longer, explore further and experience more with We are a very neat and a self-drive discovery of the Turquoise Coast. With mild coastal tidy Holiday Village located 8km’s South climates you can enjoy beautiful beaches one day from the city centre • Nullabor Links Golf Course - the world’s longest golf course • Tin Camels and stunning inland drives the next! • Greenough Rivermouth Walk Trail runs 15kms along - a tribute to the Camel Trains that carried mail and freight the river which is a minutes walk from the park • Beach • Beacon Hill - Enjoy a walk trail and panoramic views of Norseman is 5 minutes walk • Free bbqs and camp kitchen • Phoenix Tailings Dump facilities are available • Swimming pool • Tennis courts - resembles a topless pyramid and contains gold • Granite Woodlands Discovery Trail - 16 interpretive sites, offers • Volleyball • Basketball hoop • Playground • We have opportunities for camping, bushwalking, exploring granite rock a large bird aviary with peaceful surrounds • Offi ce and formations and viewing spring wild owers mini mart open 8.30am to 5.30pm daily • pet friendly • Pack a BBQ picnic and take the 28 km heritage trail to explore Fully self contained cabin and chalet accommodation Dundas Rocks’ huge ancient boulders and rock formations. is also available. These have their own ensuites, • Hyden Rock - enjoy the rock’s walks, surrounding ora and fauna. kitchens and all linen is provided. • Bromus Dam - free camping area with bushwalks, lots to explore or a great place to have a BBQ or picnic. THESE ARE PRICED FROM $140 PER NIGHT OR A • Mt Jimberlana - 5km east of town, offering spectacular views from DISCOUNTED RATE WILL APPLY IF MORE THAN HAGN#018/292 the top with a picnic area at the base. 3 NIGHTS BOOKED. • Phoenix Park - educational, historical and is close to the town centre Powered 4 Hull St, Cape Burnery WA 6532 sites for 8km south of Geraldton seniors $30 p/night or HAGN#021/292 TURQUOISE COAST VISITOR CENTRE 67 Bashford Street, Jurien Bay WA 6516 PH 9921 5845 $200 p/week (08) 9652 0870 - [email protected] Email [email protected] RV FRIENDLY! www.dandaragan.wa.gov.au/tourism.aspx - www.facebook.com/TurquoiseCoastWA www.doublebeach.com.au HAGN#013/292 THE OLD CONVENT DALWALLINU HAGN#017/292 4 for 3 SPECIAL WINTER OFFER BOOK 4 PEOPLE FOR THE PRICE OF 3 Ideally located 1km south of Dalwallinu town site Select from Wine, Sight Seeing or Gourmet Tours on 50 acres of beautiful countryside... Group & Private charters in Mandurah The Old Convent has 11 guest rooms available; king and WA’s beautiful South West single, queen or king with shared ablution facilities. Ask us about our personalised half day, Each room has tea and coff ee facilities, a bar fridge and full day, groups & customised tours. tv. Continental breakfast included (cooked breakfasts and evening meals will incur additional charges). 12 & 21 Seater air conditioned busses Bottled water, esky for perishables Other facilities; large function room, pool, pool table, and plenty of room for purchases on tour. bar facilities, mini golf course, BBQ area, second hand book exchange, *wi available. Gift vouchers available. We also cater for diff erent types of functions. 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This tour includes 2 night stays in the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, BONUS ✔ Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin. 5HWXUQKRPHSLFNXSE\SULYDWHFDUWR3HUWK Airport with professional and caring drivers FULLY INCLUSIVE0RGHUQ&RDFKWUDYHOZLWKGRRUDFFHVV SDQRUDPLFZLQGRZVü3URIHVVLRQDO&RDFK&DSWDLQ ✔ Pre tour get together including a scrumptious 7RXU*XLGHLQ1=üQLJKWVVXSHULRUKRWHODFFRPPRGDWLRQüPHDOVLQFOXGLQJEUHDNIDVWGDLO\üVFHQLF morning tea and gift FUXLVHVLQFOXGLQJ'ROSKLQ+ROHLQWKH5RFN&UXLVHLQWKH%D\RI,VODQGVWKHYLQWDJHVWHDPVKLS766(DUQVODZ ✔ Kings Tours Rep at Perth Airport on departure DQG0LOIRUG6RXQG2YHUQLJKW&UXLVHüUDLOMRXUQH\VLQFOXGLQJ*OHQEURRN9LQWDJH5DLOZD\WKH&RDVWDO3DFL̸F WKHZRUOGIDPRXV7UDQ]$OSLQHDQGWKH7DLHUL*RUJH/LPLWHGü$OOVLJKWVHHLQJ DWWUDFWLRQVLQFOXGLQJ6N\OLQH ✔ Meet and assist service for connecting flights Rotorua Gondola, Thermal mud pools & geysers, Larnach Castle and much more! in New Zealand ✔(DUO\KRWHOFKHFNLQRQDUULYDOLQFEUHDNIDVW PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE FROM ✔7RXULQJ-DFNHW &DS INCLUDES FULLY PRIVATE ✔ New Zealand Travel Guide & Travel Diary RETURN + ESCORTED + RETURN ✔ $ * AIRFARES TOUR TRANSFERS 6LPSOH%RRNLQJSURFHVVZLWKDORZGHSRVLW 6890 Get on board with the Escorted Travel Specialists (08) 9380 6656 or 1800 677 760 (Country Callers) *Prices valid ex Perth and includes prepaid taxes of $160, correct at time of print. 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RETURNING to the town Geraldton Bowling Club a jack of all trades in The Geraldton Guard- where you spent part of where, as a teenaged those days, from reading ian newspaper has long your youth can revive cadet journalist on the realms of galley proofs relocated out of town but lots of memories and so thrice weekly Geraldton which I would then return I popped into Guardian it was when I headed up Guardian newspaper, I to a spike next to the li- House, now a surf shop, to Geraldton for a nostal- agonised over getting notype operator in the and remembered those gic few days. The town the bowling champion- factory or I would head long ago days when the has come ahead in leaps ship scores right. If I down to the local police building was bustling and bounds, but the fa- didn’t, I would earn the courts where virtually with staff . There was a miliar landmarks of my ire of my bowls loving everything was covered shop in front which sold stationery, magazines Children and Pets WELCOME...we even like Adults! and cards with the edi- Above Bored Bed and Breakfast offers exclusive, non-intrusive, boutique torial offi ces and factory hotel accommodation in North Perth, Western Australia. Catering equally beyond. Upstairs was to the lone traveller looking for an inexpensive home away from home, HAGN#044/292 the offi ces for accounts, couples seeking a romantic getaway, or families where the children and pets aren’t frowned upon, this charming Bed and Breakfast suits all. the general manager, ac- Pets stay for FREE. No Pet Bond. Pets can stay in guest rooms. countant and social edi- Free wi and parking all rooms all stays. Take a virtual tour on our website. tor. STAY A WEEK GET YOUR 8TH NIGHT FREE, Marine Terrace had PLUS MULTIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS AAA RATED ★★★★ 14 Norham St, North Perth four or ve pharmacies, Tel: 9444 5455 Mob: 0419 838 282 several newsagents Email: [email protected] (Rocks remains), jewel- Web: www.abovebored.com.au lers, furniture and electri- *RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT *CONDITIONS APPLY, JUST MENTION HAVE A GO NEWS TO GET IT. cal stores, dress shops, cafes and a bike shop. Clockwise from left; HMAS Sydney II Memorial - Josephine Allison as a young A newspaper colleague reporter in Marine Terrace - signage on Marine Terrace Trail HAGN#022/292 Esperance Getaway often lunched at a Greek Of course I had to Centre opposite the ca- the HMAS Sydney II in Clean, comfortable and affordable family-run milk bar on take a drive past my old thedral is virtually un- 1941 and the 360 degree ATTRACTIVE AUTUMN RATES! one corner. school Stella Maris Col- changed. It was opened views of Geraldton make Group bookings Geraldton’s foreshore lege (now Nagle Col- by Queen Elizabeth II it even more poignant as had long been cut off lege) where the nuns in 1963 and our school you stand and re ect. from the town by the instilled in me a love of turned out in force to The Geraldton Court- railway line but that all writing and literature but welcome her and the house where I covered changed in the mid despaired at my lack of Duke of Edinburgh. The cases almost daily is 31 DEMPSTER ST, ESPERANCE PH: 9071 1533 2000s with a major res- bookkeeping and alge- Geraldton Regional Art much as I remember toration. The railway line bra skills. Work in prog- Gallery in Chapman it with the police sta- Email: [email protected] was moved elsewhere ress prevented us from Road was once the town tion now next door. We and replaced with a de- looking inside St Francis hall and used for many drove to Geraldton Air- Relax at CLOVER COTTAGE lightful area housing cof- Xavier Cathedral, the occasions. port where I lived for two fee shops, a children’s work of the late Monsi- We revisited my fam- years when my father CHECK playground, a waterpark, gnor Hawes. The parish ily home in Albert Street was in charge of the public art sculpture rep- priest arrived in Gerald- above St Patrick’s Col- Bureau of Meteorology, WEBSITE FOR HAGN#034/292 resenting the meeting of ton in 1915, the foun- lege and took time out to later moving into town. MID-WEEK SPECIALS Limestone Spa cottages with wood res overlooking the river valley. land and sea and areas dation stone was laid in re ect at the memorable One day we drove to Trout stocked lakes and river shing. Grass tennis court and where you can picnic 1916 and the building HMAS Sydney II Memo- Northampton to visit a canoeing. Close to the many and enjoy the winter sun- completed in 1938. rial. It is a moving tribute friend. The town has a w i n e r i e s , r e s t a u r a n t s a n d n a t u r a l attractions of Pemberton, Manjimup shine. The Geraldton Civic to the 645 lives lost on rich past of indigenous and Walpole region. Contact Paul or Petrina and European cultural HAGN#014/292 9773 1262 history. In 1848 Welsh [email protected] www.clovercottage.net and Cornish miners be- gan mining lead in the HAGN#030/292 Northampton area and in the 1850s copper mining Family Holiday Park started. The Northamp- ton town site was sur- only 1 hour from Perth veyed and declared in 1864 and renamed WINTER SPECIALS We cater for all, as we have cabins, cottages, glamping tents, caravan/ Northampton in honour tents sites and beautiful natural unpowered sites all in bush setting. of John Stephen Hamp- We are two minutes drive to the lake where you can swim, ton, the Governor of WA. at KALBARRI BEACH RESORT enjoy water sports, relax and even camp the night under the stars. The Northampton Visi- tor Centre built in 1885 is Come and see us, we look forward to meeting our old and new friends. a stone building which was formerly the old 147 Invarell Road, Waroona Ph: 9733 3000 police station, quarters Email: [email protected] www.navarino.com.au and courthouse. You can $ * step into the past inside per night the delightful Northamp- 80 ton Family Store (1910) 2 bedroom apartment ($40 per person as a couple) YALGOO CARAVAN PARK which has a big array of Tel: 08 9962 8472 clothing and other items. YALGOO [email protected] Northampton prides it- HAGN#027/292 self on being a clean and Redeem your TransWA Pensioner Annual Free Trip Start your outback adventure with a stop at Yalgoo; a historic town offering unique tidy town and we en- Voucher for Regional Public Transport attractions, abundance of native wildlife joyed our time there. In and proli c seasonal wild owers. Visit the Your TransWA driver stays at this resort with you! fascinating Jokers Tunnel carved through solid spring the area has a co- rock by early prospectors or drive the short lourful array of wild ow- distance to Paynes Find to see the only working ers in season including Gold Battery left in WA. From late July to September carpets of white, cream, yellow and exquisite orchids such pink everlastings ll the timeless landscape. as the donkey, bee, cow- BOOKINGS slip and rare greenhood orchid. 1800 096 002 Back in Geraldton we toured Marine Terrace www.kalbarribeachresort.com.au for a nal goodbye and *Minimum 3 night stay. Conditions apply. Offer valid 15/12/16 DOUBLE, TWIN & FAMILY ROOMS then it was on the road PENSION RATE ON SITES again and back to the PET FRIENDLY DUMP POINT city lights of Perth. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 29 WINTER IN THE WEST WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling Karma Rottnest, so close… yet so far away Commemorative book celebrating WA author and ECU Joondalup beautiful, unrelenting landscapes of Western Australia, and later in contemporary suburbs. In 1987 Peter Cowan was made a Member of the Order of Austra- lia and in 1992 he was honoured with the Pat- rick White Award for an Australian Writer of Great Distinction. Pe- ter was named one of Western Australia’s Liv- ing Treasures in 1999, and he was awarded PETER COWAN writers thor and eight of his a Centenary Medal in centre (PCWC), located short stories have been 2001 for his service to in the grounds of Edith reprinted in Homecom- literature through writ- NO DRIVING, no traffi c, no hustle anytime of the year, with so much functions, weddings, conferences Cowan University’s ing, together with a ing. and bustle. Rottnest Island is just on off er. Fill your days with many and events, comfortably hosting Joondalup campus, has number of black and Copies of Homecom- a short 25-minute ferry-ride from activities or simply put your feet groups of up to 90, including the launched a commemo- white photographs tak- ing are $25 (or jacketed Fremantle and boasts 63 secluded up and soak up the sounds of na- historic courthouse building, the rative book – Home- en by Peter of the land- version $35) plus post- beaches, 20 pristine bays, tur- ture. Getaways are for indulgence, contemporary conference centre coming – to celebrate scapes that inspired age $7. They may be or- quoise seas and the friendliest mar- and what better way to treat your- and the relaxed Riva Restaurant. the 20th Anniversary of much of his writing. His dered through the web- supials you’ll ever meet. What more self than to celebrate the end of an Visit today and discover there’s its founding. stories include themes site www.pcwc.org.au, could you possibly want, so close amazing day, with a sundowner at more to Karma Rottnest than Homecoming of isolation, loneliness or via email cowan05@ to your doorstep? Riva Restaurant. Fresh local pro- meets the eye. It is so close… yet is also a tribute to and despair set in the bigpond.com. What started out as colonial bar- duce shines in a wide selection of so far away. the life and work of racks over 150 years ago, today delicious cuisines, including mod- A special off er for all readers of Western Australian Karma Rottnest has transformed ern Australian and Mediterranean. Have a Go News – Join the Karma author, Peter Walkin- The Perfect Getaway... into a truly unique holiday desti- Host the next social club event Club for free this month by sim- shaw Cowan (1914 ...located near nation off ering a serene retreat in at Karma Rottnest – with activities ply emailing full name, address *WINTER SPECIAL - 2002). Peter Cowan Middleton Beach, Albany which to relax and recharge. on off er such as trivia, bingo, wine and date of birth to reservations@ STAY 5 NIGHTS was the grandson of Short drive to town centre, Located amidst modern and tasting, bowls, bush walks, movie rottnestlodge.com.au and in the Edith Dircksey Cowan, PAY FOR 4 historical buildings and stunning screenings, bike tours, golf and so subject line or heading, please the rst woman parlia- cafes and shops natural surrounds, Karma Rottnest much more. Karma Rottnest aims state ‘join Karma Club’ and they mentarian in Australia. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom off ers the island’s premier accom- to cater to every need, working will take care of the rest. He was an alert ob- self contained apartments modation with comfortable, well closely to create an enjoyable and Membership includes exclu- server of country land- from $99 OFF PEAK per night equipped rooms and self-contained memorable stay. Contact Karma sive rewards, discounts and of- 19-21 Golf Links Rd, apartments to suit all budgets. Fa- Rottnest for discounts applicable fers, plus VIP access to Karma scapes and in his early days lived and worked Middleton Beach, Albany HAGN#025/292 cilities include a conference centre, for social group bookings of 10 or Rottnest events. www.albanyholidayunits.com.au day spa, restaurant, bars, and the more. A fully cooked breakfast is For bookings or further infor- in Western Australia’s island’s only swimming pool. included for all bookings. mation call the friendly team on south west, and also in *Excludes school and public holidays PH 9841 7817 Rottnest is the perfect getaway Karma Rottnest off ers a choice the island on 9292 5161 or email the Wheatbelt. for couples, families and friends of four unique venues for social [email protected] He was a proli c au- HAGN#103/292 Take part in the Dowerin Field Day Don’t miss out! Plan ahead! HAGN#087/292 have requested more WILDFLOWER season is from July to October. equestrian related exhibits. Come to Kalbarri and see our magnificent wildflowers “The exhibit will include set the landscape ablaze with colour throughout our around 30 equestrian busi- coastal cliffs and national park. nesses, as well as dem- We have the LOWEST PRICES and LARGEST range of onstrations and clinics houses and units in Kalbarri, from budget to deluxe. throughout the two days,” We can cater for everyone! Seniors use your free bus pass! Mrs Santos said. Check out our properties and availability online or call us and “It is expect to attract we will help you plan your next holiday adventure. several thousand eques- Kalbarri - The Jewel of Australia’s Coral Coast trian enthusiasts from across the state, and will be Freecall: 1800 777 776 Travel in our Mitsubishi Rosa 24 seater coach with seatbelts. a welcome addition to our E: [email protected] www.kalbarriaccommodation.com.au event.” Fully inclusive packages, home pick up and return - all meals, Aglime Australia - 2015 Most Outstanding Exhibitor entries and ensuite accommodation. No hidden extras. WIDESPREAD rain across Building on last year’s 2016 TOURING PROGRAMME the Wheatbelt in the past theme of Careers in Agri- SEPTEMBER CAPE TO CAPE WILDFLOWERS $1,495 couple of months, has culture, school debating 60+ SENIORS SPECIAL generated a lot of interest will also be introduced to OCTOBER AMAZING ALBANY $1,795 among exhibitors at the the event, with high school WILDFLOWERS Dowerin GWN7 Machinery students covering a number 2 Adults stay 4 nights midweek for $399* DECEMBER MANJIMUP CHERRY FESTIVAL $ 900 Field Days. of hot agricultural related is- DECEMBER CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY $1,850 With such a positive sues throughout the two Self contained chalet outlook for the season, days. FUNSEEKER TOURS & CHARTER the machinery sites were A new equestrian exhibit all spoken for by the time will also be introduced this 94 Marine Terrace, Busselton PH 1300 660 668 (24hrs) application’s closed on 13 year, as a result of feedback Email [email protected] Visit www.funseekertours.com.au May. The number of exhibi- received from visitors to the Ph: 9752 3893 or 1800 628 688 tors has been consistently event. Email [email protected] rising over the past few Event coordinator Jenna www.busseltonjettychalets.com HAGN#048/292 ENJOY MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS years from 600 in 2013 to Santos said many people HAGN#020/292 700 in 2015, with even more who attend the eld days expected this year. ride and own horses, and *Conditions apply. Offer valid 01/07/16 to 22/09/16 Dowerin events man- agement chairman Michael HAGN#031/292 Metcalf said it was unusual to receive such a signi cant number of applications so early. “In recent years the site Plan your has been fully booked across all areas, but to be PAY 2 STAY 3 NIGHTS* knocking exhibitors back • Kalbarri Motor Hotel offers budget style by mid May is pretty well wildflower accommodation with ocean views unheard of,” he said. • Located in the main part of town “We can only attribute • Close to shops it to the exceptional start • Short walk to river and beaches to the season this year. adventure • Restaurant premises - mouth watering menu, It shows that agricultural businesses have faith this Asian cuisine and gourmet pizza will be a bumper year for *Excludes Easter and school holidays Wheatbelt farmers, and we certainly hope they’re right.” now! This year’s event, on 24 and 25 August, will cel- ebrate the Face of Farming, Geraldton Visitor Centre with a focus on the people www.visitgeraldton.com.au that make the agricultural (08) 9956 6670 Ph: 9937 1000 industry a success. 246 Marine Terrace, Geraldton Email: [email protected] 30 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 WINTER IN THE WEST WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling Ravensthorpe Wild ower Show and Spring Festival North Perth B&B WITH SPRING around the na and a chuditch. Also on Gala dinner corner, now is the time to display is Sue Leighton’s To close the festival a off ers a home away plan your visit to the 34th creative masterpiece The gala dinner event will be annual Ravensthorpe Wild- Lady; a model adorned with held in Hopetoun on 24 from home for guests ower Show and Spring local owers. September. Hosted by the Festival. The Spring Festi- Devonshire teas and hot fabulous and fun Sabrina val takes place throughout soups are hosted by local Hahn and with Alec Coles, and pets in lovely September and the Wild- community organisations CEO of the WA Museum as ower Show component adjacent to the show. guest speaker, the evening surroundings will take place 13-24 Sep- During the Spring Festival will be both entertaining tember. many activities help people and informative. It is going to be a month discover the hidden trea- About the region: The of vibrant oral beauty, sures and hospitality of the Shire of Ravensthorpe is re- events and activities. Come region. The show will open nowned for its abundance and enjoy this hidden para- with a street parade and a of ora and fauna. A key dise for an enlightening, Scottish dancing and music part of the shire is the world relaxing and enjoyable ex- festival that promises to be class Fitzgerald River Na- perience. an evening to remember. tional Park, hosting some The Wild ower Show is Other events include: 1800 diff erent plant species RavensthorpeRaven Wild ower Show an internationally recog- Sunday markets. along a wild and beautiful HAGN#004/292 nised world class oral dis- 4x4 tag-a-long tours. coastline. Some species and Spring Festival play produced by amateurs, Follow expert guides on not to be missed include 13-2413 September, 9am-4pm enthusiasts and profes- some of the best oral the unique Qualup Bell (Pi- sionals. Botanists, artists, routes around. People need melia physodes), the Royal Wild ower Show will featuring more than 700 photographers and nature a 4x4 or organisers will try Hakea (Hakea victoria) and WHAT makes a B&B appealing? Ask Dr Sa- diff erent species, Eve Green’s Bush Bizo and loving tourists from around to nd people a seat with the weeping gum (Eucalyp- rah Rossetti, who has been successfully running Sue Leighton’s creative masterpiece the world agree that our someone. tus sepulcralis). Recently Above Bored Bed and Breakfast in North Perth for TThe Lady plus Devonshire teas and hot soups. region’s ower show is one Guided bush walks. refurbished, the National the past 10 years. Dr Rossetti, a personable televi- SpringS Festival highlights; Sunday Markets, of the best. In just a 10 day 4x4 bus tours. If people Park features surfaced sion screenwriter, believes, “In addition to the price guided bush walks, 4WD tag-a-long tours, window people can view in don’t have the car to take coastal roads, interpretive advantage B&Bs off er, it’s the comfort of knowing gala dinner with guest host Sabrina Hahn one location more than 700 out exploring, this would be displays and spectacular that an experienced host lives on-site. Phone (08) 9835 7034 or visit diff erent species that have suitable. lookouts. “B&B guests are looking for something diff erent wwww.wild owersravensthorpe.org.au been picked (under licence), Artisan stalls and pop Access: Ravensthorpe to bog standard, often overpriced, hotel rooms. We named, collated and put on up shops featuring local is situated 295km east of have many regulars, who know they cannot run up display by dedicated volun- small businesses – crafts, Albany and 185km west a bill here. They enter via a code and pull the door teers. oils, jewellery and edible of Esperance – a perfect behind them when they leave, so it’s relaxed. We Southern Cross Caravan Park To add to the oral dis- goods. place to stop and break & Sandalwood Motel play there is Eve Green’s Art and ower based a journey. The show itself include free breakfast, WiFi and parking, and if they Bush Bizo, which is a fasci- activities. off ers parking for caravans, book more than one room or stay a week, they re- nating collection of bush ar- Art and photography cars, coaches and wheel- ceive great discounts.” ticles and features an echid- displays. chair access. The Fitzger- Above Bored is a AAA 4 star rated, 1927 federa- ald River National Park can tion home and cottage just ve minutes north of HAGN#108/292 be accessed via the South Perth CBD, in a quiet street. It is child friendly and Just one hour from Perth, travel Coast Highway (en route off ers pet friendly accommodation where pets stay through the rural landscape from Albany) or via Hope- free in guests bedrooms without a pet bond.” Sa- Located on the Great Eastern Highway of the historic Chittering Valley toun, which is 49km south rah says. Over 20 powered sites, separate tent area for a weekend escape or day of Ravensthorpe town. “It’s knowing what pleases guests, like spacious visit to Bindoon. Contact: Wild ower rooms, no shared bathrooms or stairs, the comfort En-suite powered site for disabled persons Show coordinator: Jea- A wide range of accommodation is available throughout the area of knowing children are never frowned upon, and 2 abluƟ on blocks nette Denham phone: pets always welcome.” Sarah says, “My person- complemented by picnic areas, wineries and walk trails. 0427691326 email ravwild- Campers kitchen, RecreaƟ on room, 2016 Chittering Wild ower Festival, Bindoon flowercoordinator@west- ality as a writer and diver is re ected in the king Laundry and BBQs Friday 16 - Sunday 18 September, 10am-4pm net.com.au. sized room bathroom’s amazing underwater fresco Seasonal fruit can be bought from roadside stalls and during spring ceiling, which kids adore; in the romantic ensuited Comfortable, fully equipped motel accommodaƟ on Find them on Face- the area is renowned for its wide range of wild owers. book: www.facebook.com/ master room with French doors and a gas log re- for singles, families and couples. Taste of Chittering, Lower Chittering Sunday 28 August RavensthorpeWildflower- place. Within walking distance of 2 service staƟ ons and the CBD Show or visit the website “Pet owners and car fanatics love the garden Chittering Visitor Centre for up to date programs room cottage because pets romp freely in the se- For more informaƟ on 6180 Great Northern Hwy, Bindoon and information: www.wild- cure back yard, and cars are tucked away safely in Ph 9576 1100 Email [email protected] flowersravensthorpe.org. a remote controlled garage.” P: 9094 1212 www.chittering.travel au/ Email: [email protected] HAGN#110/292 HAGN#053/292 Take Time out in Toodyay Or visit www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au Connecting visitors from the wild owers of the Midwest to Relax in a luxury B&B in the Avon Valley the coast of Coronation Beach. Within an hour’s drive of magnificent wildflowers KALBARRI EDGE RESORT HAGN#093/292 © www.gdaywa.com The Moresby Range is the gateway from Geraldton MID WEEK BREAKS SPECIAL with a range of self drive day trips including overnight $ *PER Includes breakfast. and short term camp sites on the way. 99 NIGHT Offer valid Sunday to Thursday inclusive. Enjoy our carpets of wild owers, heritage, cottage tourism activities and local facilities; BBQs & picnic 248 Blackwattle Rd, Toodyay Tel: 9574 4086 HAGN#105/292 areas, playgrounds, toilets, dump point. Email: [email protected] www.chapmanvalley.wa.gov.au www.blackwattleretreat.com.au HAGN#111/292 Luxury new resort next to town centre HAGN#117/292 Wildflowers Edge Seniors Deals! Luxury accommodation down south $66.50 per person per night... that is less than half price! Includes FREE restaurant breakfast daily FREE courtesy coach pick up and Rainbow Jungle transfers FREE welcome drink FREE upgrade to spa suite. Min 2 persons (single supp. $60) And FREE desserts when having dinner at Edge Restaurant (with main course) Call us on 08 9755 4388 BOOK NOW 12 Little Colin Street, Busselton www.kalbarriedge.com.au [email protected] [email protected] Book online at 1800 286 155 www.capeviewapartments.com.au HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 31 CENTRAL WHEATBELT WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling Field Day showcases The Road to Wave Rock tion and caravan parks of a Wheatbelt’ brochure can www.pathway- WA agriculture and high standard. be obtained by contact- towaverock.com.au or Travellers can enjoy inter- ing the Central Wheatbelt www.wheatbelttourism. entertainment for the esting attractions such as Visitors Centre on 1300 com are ideal places the Tin Horse Highway near 736 283. The brochure has to start planning a trip. Kulin, Kokerbin Rock – a an excellent map of re- Look for the link to view whole family very large monolith with ex- gional roads, so a trip can the You Tube video get WITH September fast approaching, preparation is well cellent picnic facilities, and be planned to link into the in the mood to have fun underway for the 44th Annual Newdegate Machinery Steve’s Art and Sculpture designated trail from any on a trip to this wonder- Field Days. New exhibitors and loads of entertainment Park on the way to Bruce direction rather than travel- ful part of Western Aus- for the whole family, all pave the way for this year’s Rock or the dog cemetery ling to Perth and out again. tralia. event, which promises to be bigger and better than and wild ower walk near ever. THE PATHWAY to Wave wall. It has been developed Corrigin. HAGN#083/292 by the Hyden community From the rst Field Days held in 1973, this iconic Rock is an experience in They will wonder at the Visiting WAVE ROCK? Stay at Australia’s Golden Outback into a tourism haven with fortitude and ingenuity of event has grown to become one of the most re- that people will remember accommodation, attrac- nowned and recognised in the Wheatbelt. Machin- early settlers by visiting the for its open spaces, won- tions and food outlets, that Grain Discovery Centre in TRESSIE’S MUSEUM ery, technology and research, animals and livestock, derful sense of freedom, not only sustains their com- Narembeen, Toapin Weir and CARAVAN PARK outdoor and camping exhibits, art and photography, massive granite rocks, munity but illustrates the in- in Quairading, the Inland 4313 Kondinin-Hyden Rd, KARLGARIN fashion, show bags, food and wine, local produce, live spectacular night skies, genuity and character of an Mission Hospital in Lake 17km west of Hyden entertainment, and much, much more make this two- unique attractions and outback town. Grace or the various pio- day event one not to missed, promoting and celebrat- friendly country people. A trip to Wave Rock can neer museums along the Modern park, drive-thru ing agriculture. Wave Rock, in the Shire be a pleasurable journey way. The Wheatbelt is also bays, disabled facilities, Joining the line up for this year’s entertainment is the of Kondinin, is an iconic over several days by driv- a great place to relax chat- budget accommodation, fun and interactive, Ricochet Circus. This high-energy attraction. A large granite ing through the Shires of ting with locals in a coff ee campers kitchen, circus act will be providing children with workshops outcrop, initially used as a Quairading, Bruce Rock, shop, a vineyard or to en- S/C chalet. and performances over the two days. Proudly spon- water catchment area for Narembeen, Kondinin, Ku- joy a picnic spot in bush- Dogs welcome. sored by Brook eld Rail, this new entertainment act the settlement in the early lin, Lake Grace and Corrigin land with unique owers RAC ★★★★ is set to provide a lively atmosphere and amaze the 1900, has a fantastic wave along the Pathway to Wave and birdlife. entire family. 110m long and 15m high Rock, all of which are RV The ‘Pathway to Wave Ph 9889 5043 Email [email protected] People will see the return of some of the favourites, weathered into the rock friendly with accommoda- Rock through the Open including a bouncy castle, the Naked Butcher demon- HAGN#121/292 stration and Fairy Sandie with her gorgeous fairy help- Visit MERREDIN ers are set to return with performances, workshops and our beautiful wildfl owers and roaming fairies for the younger visitors. Children Grande Olde’ Dumbleyung Inn looking for a more thrilling and challenging experience, • Powered Site $32 per night for 2 people the Laser Corp team will be providing a range of com- • Unpowered Site bat missions to suit all ages with Laser Tag and the $25 per night for 2 people new Hero Tag to suit younger ages. • Deluxe chalets 10% OFF The Field Day would not be possible without the • 1 & 2 Bed Luxury Villas accommodation • 1 or 2 Bed Cabins support of the sponsors, who are an integral part of on any 5 night stay the event. • Budget Ensuite Rooms The organisers hope people can join them for this Located 260km east of Perth year’s 44th Annual Newdegate Machinery Field Days, in the Eastern Wheatbelt. 7 and 8 September - and experience this extraordinary ComeComeandv and visitisi iti oourur bbeautifuleauttifull GGrandrand OldLadyofDOld Lady of Dumbleyung.u Lots of local attractions like Excellent food, accommodation and service. showcase of WA’s agricultural industry at its very best. HAGN#122/292 CNR GREAT EASTERN HWY Where Donald Campbell celebrated his record breaking To nd out more about the 2016 event, please con- the Cummins Theatre, & OATS ST, MERREDIN tact by email [email protected] or checkout the Merredin Peak and PH 9041 1535 or email speed record, on lake Dumbleyung in 1964. website www.nfday.com.au. Railway Water Tower. [email protected] Phone 9863 4817 or 0418 927 154 www.dumbleyunginn.com.au HAGN#138/292 32 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 CENTRAL WHEATBELT WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling WA’s Central Wheatbelt invites you to explore the area and discover its farming history… Left to right; Hikers on the walkway under the Golden Pipeline, at Mundaring - A Banksia cuneata, found near Hyden - One of many creations on the Tin Horse Highway, which streaches for 20km near Kulin © Tourism WA THE CENTRAL Wheatbelt towns are all tacular, when there are good winter rains, During the spring months the hill Visit Trayning Hotel Motel! within around a two to three hour drive the district blooms. Between July and is carpeted with pink and yellow from Perth. October experience the diverse range of everlastings. FOR SALE: ACCOMMODATION OR INVESTMENT Visitors to the area have the opportunity owers. A deep gash in the earth, caused All rooms have been recently updated to see vistas of open farmland, walk the Bencubbin lies in the Shire of Mt Mar- by the Meckering earthquake which and re-carpeted. wild ower trails, climb granite rocks, and shall for more information visit www.mt- destroyed the town in 1968, can still be Motel units are self contained and include enjoy the small country towns. marshall.wa.gov.au/ seen today, located 11 kilometres from ensuite, air con/heating, TV, fridge. Stay a while and enjoy the magic of the Bruce Rock Meckering, on the Quellington (York) Laundry facilities are available. Central Wheatbelt. This guide provides 243kms from Perth Road. Meals served from 6pm-8pm. people with information on some of the A traditional farming town, Bruce Rock For more information visit www.cun- Salt lakes and fauna surrounds. towns which make up this important farm- produces crops of wheat, barley, lupin derdin.wa.gov.au Room rates (per night): HAGN#042/292 Single $75 /Double: $85 /Twin: $ 85 ing area in WA. For more information visit and peas. Sheep, pigs and goats are also Dowerin the http://www.wheatbelttourism.com farmed in the area. 156 kilometres north east of Perth Trayning Hotel Motel Phone: 9683 1005 Bencubbin The Bruce Rock Museum comprises a Dowerin is situated on the Pioneers’ Cnr Railway & Mary St (opp post of ce) 270 kilometres northeast of Perth historical display in the restored Bank with Pathway tourism route and Northam-Wy- Bencubbin is located three and a half adjoining reconstructions of an original alkatchem-Merredin railway loop line. Old world charm with modern furbishing hours’ drive northeast of Perth in the cen- one-roomed school, a typical mud brick The name Dowerin is taken from the Lake Grace Hotel welcomes you tre of the north eastern Wheatbelt. settlers hut and a blacksmiths shop. Aboriginal word ‘Daren’ that was given with local accommodation. Bencubbin is on the border of wheat An arts and crafts centre is located in to a series of lakes some eight kilometres Rooms are motel units with individual and station country. This contributes to the main street displaying a wide variety south of the town. bathroom,TV, fridge, toaster, kettle, tea/coffee. Meals, bar with bottle shop, the wonderful variety of beautiful wild- of work by local artists. During the last week of August Dowerin and parking. HAGN#059/292 owers and bird life found throughout the Cunderdin is home to the Dowerin GWN Machinery Local attractions include salt lakes, shire. Birds are numerous all year round, 156 kilometres east of Perth Field Days, an annual event showcas- granite outcrops, wild owers and the stunning wild ower season lasts Cunderdin is a two-hour drive east of ing the very latest in farming machinery, and bushwalking trails. from June until October. There are many Perth on the Great Eastern Highway. It equipment, precision technology and rural “We serve dinner or cooked breakfast from Monday to Saturday” varied points of interest, all serviced by was rst settled with the arrival of the services. *Hotel accommodation rates per night: Single $65 • Twin $70 good roads. railway in 1894. The town’s population can increase from *Conditions apply. Motel unit rates; single $85, double $90, twin $95. Bencubbin has a meteorite named after In 1901, the Gold elds Water Scheme around 400 up to 15,000 during this event. LAKE GRACE HOTEL MOTEL 16 Stubbs St, Lake Grace it. reached the town, bringing with it an in- For more information visit www.dowerin. Ph: 9865 1219 E: [email protected] The wild owers in Bencubbin are spec- crease in population. wa.gov.au HAGN#033/292 HAGN#019/292 We would like to welcome you to our BRAND NEW Caravan Park in Quairading. We had our of cial opening on Friday 22 April by Shire President Brian Caporn Koorda and Mia Davies, local member of The National Party who quoted Huskies and Hounds “One of the Best in the Wheatbelt” Caravan Park at The Hamptons HAGN#006/292 Located on the edge of a bush reserve and town The Western Australian Dog Sled Association recreation facility. Walking distance to local shops is hosting The HAMPTON HOON at and town centre. Hampton View Homestead, Mount Hampton 16 to 17 July 2016 Park is RV friendly, 20 powered sites, digital Come one-come all! retransmission TV, campers kitchen and disabled ablutions. Sled dog racing in the Wheatbelt! Take the chance to pack a picnic and visit the rocky Quairading is located about 170 kms east of Perth in Western Australia’s wheatbelt. outcrops or nature reserves within QUAIRADING ATTRACTIONS: comfortable travel distance of the town. The dry-land Quairading Nature Reserve - 527 hectares of native bushland west of the town along the railway Drive in: One of three in WA. New digital system sled dog line to York. The reserve contains York Gum, Salmon Gum, Wandoo and Casuarina trees, and to enhance the picture. wildlife including the eastern wallaroo, western grey kangaroo, echidnas, reptiles and birds. races Nookaminnie Rock - a large granite rock, provides a view over the town and surrounding areas. For more details on viewing times and dates visit: - has to be Pink lakes - Lies 11 km east of Quairading on the Bruce Rock Road. It is regarded as a facebook: www.facebook.com/KoordaDriveIn seen to be phenomenon, as certain times in the year one side have a distinctive pink colour whilst the other or Instagram: @koordadrivein believed! side remains its natural blue. The Toapin Weir -12 kilometres northwest of the town, constructed in 1912 to collect rainwater runoff and irrigate the nearby farms. Hampton View Homestay B&B/Farm Stay, Cubbine - a homestead 17 kms north of Quairading originally owned by Alexander Forrest. Koorda Outback WA Eastern Wheatbelt, near Southern Cross UPCOMING EVENTS: 16 July, Car Park Markets - 16, 17 & 18 September, Feature Artist Day, Scott Street, Koorda 541 Mckenzie Rd, Mt Hampton 22 September, NAIDOC Day and 23 September, Future Artist Day. Tel: 9684 1219 Ph: 9040 4034 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] NO PRICE INCREASE: Still $20 per van, we do off er special discount for Caravan Clubs. www.hamptonviewhomestead.com.au BOOKINGS: The Shire offi ce 9645 2400 or Peter Ricetti 0427 392 407 (a/h) Website: www.koorda.wa.gov.au HAGN#094/292 HAGN#074/292 Shire of Lake Grace NAREMBEEN WESTERN AUSTRALIA • Lake Grace • Newdegate • Lake King Discover, Explore, Stay... • Varley • Pingaring • Art, Culture, History, Wildfl owers and An authentic WA farm experience Natural Beauty Enjoy luxurious king size beds or king twins, large at screen TVs, beautifully appointed bathrooms, uninterrupted farm views, watch the sun go down from your own verandah or enjoy the nightly star studded sky. All cottages back onto a large lawned area shaded by natural trees. Offering scenery that re ects Australia’s The barbecue is located under the bonnet of an ancient Austin Truck with the ‘tray’ providing a great picnic table. true farming lifestyle. Visit the Grain Discovery Centre, explore nature trails, enjoy the undisturbed beauty. PHONE (08) 9064 7055 EMAIL [email protected] WINTER SPECIAL Mention Have a Go News and receive 10% discount with a 3 night stay Located along the Pathway to Wave Rock and near the 3645 Dumbleyung-Lake Grace Rd, Kukerin www.lakegrace.wa.gov.au Great Eastern Highway, Narembeen PH: 9864 6054 MOBILE: 0437 341 679 is the perfect place to stay and relax. EMAIL: [email protected] p: (08) 9865 2140 e: [email protected] WEB: www.marysfarmcottages.com.au HAGN#035/292 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 33 CENTRAL WHEATBELT WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling Towns of the central Corrigin – a Wheatbelt town on the way to everywhere ON THE WAY to Cor- ture from May to No- Wheatbelt rigin stop and look over vember. Whatever the Koorda the fence at food being season people will be 238 kilometres northeast of Perth sown or harvested. mesmerised by the leaf Just over three hours’ drive northeast of Perth is the A paddock of cano- designs and hues of the town of Koorda. la is a great splash of scruffi est shrubs. Wan- The predominantly farming community dedicates it- sunshine amongst the der through woodlands self to growing wheat, coarse grains and sheep. greens of grain crops. of salmon gums, black- Early in September, Koorda hosts its annual Agri- If the sheep are at the butts, jam wattles, rock cultural Show, which brings together past and present shearing sheds, as peo- sheoaks and mallees or residents, along with a large number of visitors. The ple pass by, they may be search the litter for fungi, show features many agricultural displays, including the able to watch shearing. lichens and minute liver- ‘corn dollies’. People may even snatch worts. You can nd out more about the show at www.koor- a chat with the farm- There are also four dashow.com or for more information visit www.koorda. er. Just ask the farmer massive granite domes; wa.gov.au/ for permission and safe- just walk in off Seimons Lake Grace ty concerns. They are on Ave in town onto Corri- Rare Grevillea scapigera - Corrigin Grevillea © R Campbel - Sunrise 345 kilometres south east of Perth the go for untold hours. gin Rock or if you fancy a The Shire of Lake Grace is home to the towns of Lake The town has several climb try Gorge, Woger- HAGN#142/292 Grace, Newdegate, Lake King, Varley and Pingaring. picnic and play parks lin or Sewell Rocks fur- Welcome to the wonders of As you travel the open roads marvel at the natural if people are just stop- ther a- eld. beauty of the farming landscape dotted with natural ping for a rest. Visit AN- What are those salt lakes in shades of pinks, greens and mauve. ZAC Hill with a Turkish tracks? – a bird, a liz- For more information contact the Lake Grace Visitor WW1 gun, Tower Hill, ard or what? Kangaroos Centre on (08) 9865 2140 or visit www.lakegracevisitor- Farmers Memorial Mu- bound away if startled centre.com.au seum, Town Hall and in the bushland. Watch QUAIRADING | BRUCE ROCK | NAREMBEEN | HYDEN Meckering Roads Board build- soaring eagles and lis- LAKE GRACE | KULIN | KONDININ | CORRIGIN 133 kilometres east of Perth ings, an original work- ten to melodious shrike Situated on the Great Eastern Highway between ing windmill – the last of thrushes or the shrieking Enjoy open spaces, wildflowers Cunderdin and Northam this small hamlet was a busy hundreds before piped of galahs and ringneck and interesting rock outcrops. Wheatbelt town until hit by a devastating earthquake water arrived – and a parrots on their sunset on 14 October 1968. railway water tower. roosting ights. Even in Delight in our fabulous skies The Meckering Big Camera Museum is situated on Take a sel e with a town people will hear the and friendly country folk. the Great Eastern Highway. big red harvester at the dawn bird chorus. There It features displays of items which include cameras, machinery dealers in are always water-birds movie cameras, enlargers, processing equipment, Walton St. See the bread on the dam near the rail- slides, projectors, kaleidoscopes and more. grains at the CBH bins way crossing. Interest- Trayning and bulkheads. Buy lo- ing volcanoes, towers 235 kilometres north east of Perth cal lamb at the butcher and crumbles belong to Trayning has natural granite outcrops, native birds, shop. ants and beetles. insects, reptiles, woodlands and stunning panoramas There are many Then at the end of of wild owers in season which are all easily accessible. points of interest on a discovery-packed The town is 70 kilometres from Merredin and in the the approach roads. day, relax at the Cor- heart of the northeastern wheatbelt and is with good The Brookton-Corrigin rigin Caravan Park. roads. Highway has woodland Barbecue under a bil- The shire attractions are well sign posted with maps and wild ower stops at lion stars, cook in their Call 1300 736 283 for a FREE Pathways to Wave Rock Map. readily available. the 20km peg – Jubuk kitchen or walk down www.wheatbelttourism.com www.pathwaystowaverock.com.au For more information about the Shire of Trayning North Rd, 12km peg – to Corrigin Hotel which please visit www.trayning.wa.gov.au Kunjin, 5km peg – Wild- has delicious, value- Wyalkatchem ower Drive, 2km peg for-money dishes. The VISIT THE WONGAN HILLS 200 kilometres north east of Perth – short Look-Out drive caravan park has green Wyalkatchem is at the centre of the wheatbelt and of shrublands and views space, powered sites VISITOR CENTRE has a population of 523. and is an easy walk to Open: 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10-2pm over farms and the town. HAGN#103/292 The gateways to the town are historical grain eleva- There is something the shops, services and The Station, Wongan Rd, Wongan Hills tors which mark the region’s claim to fame as” The intriguing or unique the hotel. Wongan Hills just two hours from Perth, cradle of Bulk Handling” because it was the rst place around every bend. For more informa- call into the Visitor Centre for up to date where bulk wheat was collected in WA. It is also home There are always tion in the Corrigin-Kulin information on the best places to nd our to some of the best wild ower displays. wild owers and always Wheatbelt area about many wild owers, enjoy our many The town lies on the Pioneers’ Pathway – the old a spot of colour in the special places, ora and beautiful walk trails and reserves. Gold elds Track which was the route taken by fortune amazing bushlands fauna or casual tours by ‘A W i l d ower Adventure’ well worth a visit. seekers making their way toward Kalgoorlie Boulder which are most colour- appointment email: rob- Reynoldson Reserve Festival For more information visit www.wyalkatchem. ful from September to in.campbell@westnet. 28, 29 30 October 2016 wa.gov.au. November. Orchids fea- com.au HAGN#151/292 THE ETTAMOGAH PUB CUNDERDIN MUSEUM Situated in the town of Cunderdin, No.3 Pump Station the heart of WA’s Wheatbelt region... Vintage Machinery Gold elds Water Supply Scheme The Ettamogah Cunderdin typi es Meckering Earthquake Gold elds Railway the “outback pub” concept, and operates under a traditional country pub atmosphere, clean, tidy with meals available seven days fromm pub restaurant. Accommodation available, 15 motel units. Open: Sun-Wed 11am-10pm Only two hours drive from Perth and Thu-Sat 11am-12am HAGN#092/292 HAGN# Cunderdin plays host to an abundance of spring wild owers 100 Forrest Street, Cunderdin, Western Australia WONGAN HILLS VISITOR CENTRE 75 Main Street, Cunderdin Ph/fax: 9635 1291 E: [email protected] Phone: 9635 1777 www.ettamogah.com PH: 9671 1973 Email: [email protected] HAGN#078/292 HAGN#091/292 HAGN141/292 Friendly service in peaceful &HOHEUDWLQJWKH surroundings of a country town CORRIGIN WINDMILL Face of Farming ª&KHFNRXWWKHODWHVWLQIDUPLQJ DQGJLYH\RXUIDPLO\WKH OTE XOWLPDWHFRXQWU\H[SHULHQFH *DISCOUNTS M L Located on the Brookton 1(: • Located 234km south east of Perth FOR from (TXHVWULDQ • An hours drive from Wave Rock SENIORS Highway 230km from Perth $ ([KLELW • Camp on grass, hard surface or under shady trees. Perfect stopover if visiting PER • Large motorhomes welcome PERSON 99 Wave Rock, beautiful Esperance • Pet friendly *Price is inclusive of • Clean amenities with hot showers, swimming pool, or enjoying the wild owers. continental breakfast guest laundry, FREE barbecue on timber decking and 10% discount • We cater for caravan clubs; cables for TV reception, Clean and comfortable beds the » Access latest products, tidy park, club rates and friendly service recently renovated motel rooms best service and great advice. • Auto gas is available in Corrigin » Free entertainment and a huge all have reverse cycle air con. range of exhibits for the family. • Powered sites $30 *Conditions apply. 2 night stay minimum Free continental breakfast » Record machinery exhibits. and WIFI *MENTION THIS ADVERT TO RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT CORRIGIN CARAVAN PARK Cnr Kirkwood & Larke Cresent, Corrigin PH 9063 2390 PH: 6555 9108 www.corrigincaravanpark.com.au [email protected] 9LVLWZZZGRZHULQILHOGGD\VFRPDX [email protected] www.corriginwindmillmotel.net HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 35 & food WINEADVERTISING FEATURE ...eat, drink and be merry... Brunch with T - A vintage cafe Vince’s beer and Knife and fork talk with bacon soup the Dining Divas THE DINING DIVAS – Pat The barramundi was Paleeya and Judith Cohen quite small and little dry, – dropped into the Como but still palatable. The Hotel to test the seniors’ chips were nely cut and BEER lovers will be able to cook this great warming and lunch menu. crunchy without being lling soup to share while watching the soccer. It’s an easy It was a beautiful day oily. This was served with – novice friendly – start to self suffi ciency in the kitchen. to be lunching in the al a salad of mixed leaves, The beer you choose, sweet, savoury or bitter will impact fresco setting of the Como grape tomatoes and sliv- on the nal avours but all tastes good. Hotel. Lots of greenery, ers of onion, capsicum Ingredients for 4 people shade sails and a large and carrot. The dressing 2 litres stock (beef, veal or chicken) autumnal leafed tree that had a hint of sharpness 250g bacon rashers let dappled sunlight into about it which comple- 250g cubed sour dough bread (no crust) the courtyard. mented the salad perfect- 330ml of beer of your choice From the $10 seniors ly. salt lunch menu we chose Rating – 2½ forks due freshly cracked pepper rump steak with mash to the disappointing steak pinch of cinnamon and gravy and grilled bar- meal pinch of nutmeg ramundi with chips and Como Hotel Though it was counter meal and thought it was 100ml crème fraiche salad plus a small pot of Canning Highway, Como service, the staff were perfect. 75g butter tartare sauce. Phone 9367 6666 very friendly and accom- We also had a look at 4 tablespoons pinenuts or chives for garnish The mash and gravy modating for our orders. the sweets and savories Method tasted ne but it wasn’t I ordered a pineapple, available at the counter Bring the stock to the boil then add the bread and beer, particularly warm. rock melon, coconut milk and thought next time we cooking together for 20 minutes on the simmer. Unfortunately the steak and lime smoothie ($7) will try the two scones, Next take off the heat and liquidise the soup in a blender let the whole meal down. and a pot of peppermint jam and cream for $5.50. to a smooth liquid. Then add pepper and salt to taste, cin- Part of it was cold and not tea ($4.50). The tea came The homemade cakes namon, nutmeg and mix through for 30 seconds. cooked very well. Presen- byy Tahlia Merigan out in the cutest vintage and desserts looked deli- Put the soup back on the heat in a saucepan and bring tation was unattractive. tea cup and the smoothie cious. back to a simmer. Disappointing, as we’d THIS month I went with was what I think the 70s Overall I would give Now add the crème fraiche and butter and do the nal only heard good reports my grandfather, who would taste like, tart but them four spoons as we check on seasoning (salt and pepper). about the meals at the most readers know as still nice and thick to would de nitely love to The bacon should be baked as slices until crisp then Como. Quentin but whom I call my tastes. Ga had a at come back again, the chopped and added just before serving with toasted pine Ga, to a quirky little vin- white which I ordered ex- service was friendly, nuts or plain with chives on top. tage café in Yokine called tra hot and they delivered the food lovingly home- Buon appetito and Skol! Ratings Mid Century Café and it to his liking. cooked style, and the dé- Five forks– excellent food and service Collectables. Food wise we went sa- cor was right up my alley. Four forks – overall good food and service It was very easy to nd vory and Ga had scram- Letters to... Three forks – reasonably good food and service and well signed. Once we bled eggs on toast ($12) but could make some improvements arrived we both felt that and added tomatoes ($3). Vince Garreffa Two forks – food and service needs improve- we had stepped back to I had the eggs Benedict ment somewhere between the ($15) and added smoked IF YOU want a particular recipe of mine, One forks – would not recommend 1950s-70s. salmon ($2) and changed don’t hesitate to drop me a line at Have a Go News. Diners have the option my poached eggs to Address your enquiry to Vince Garreff a c/- Have a Go of sitting at themed areas scrambled as well. 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This prevents further fermentation Patritti Rare Old Forti ed Wine is a ads, couscous, seafood and meat at room temperature for weeks or taking place, producing a sweet and lus- blend of traditional tawny. The bouquet dishes. even months. When purchasing cut cious wine with about 18 per cent alco- is derived from blends of wine dating Celeriac – the ugly duckling of the segments, check that the edges look hol. Until 1960 forti ed wines comprised back 45 years. Sweet, but not cloying winter veggie tribe – celeriac more fresh and the seeds are not slimy. 85 per cent of Australian production. with toff ee, aged fruit avours and cof- than makes up for its lack of good Cook within a few days of purchase. fee aromas. Complexity is gained from Port is made in Portugal so we are no looks with sensational avour. It pro- Imperial mandarins: One of the extended barrel maturation. RRP $30. longer allowed to call our forti ed wine duces a smooth, mild and creamy most widely available varieties, look Port, therefore producers have truncated Grant Burge Tawny is made from mash and is heaven in a hearty gra- for the blue WA sticker that indicates the name and we now have Australian the Barossa’s traditional tawny varieties tin or roasted with other root veg- freshness. Imperials are at their a- Tawny or Ruby. – mostly Grenache, with some Mataro etables. Raw celeriac can also be voursome best from June to August De Bortoli Premium Old Tawny is and Shiraz. The wine is a golden tawny deep brown in colour with a fresh nose colour with red tinges. It displays spicy grated and combined with a mus- and are noted for their excellent a- with complex mocha and rancio (aro- fruit avours and freshness over com- tard-spiked mayonnaise to produce vour, good juice content and an ap- Lemons: Whilst local trees are remoulade, that French bistro staple. petising aroma. They are easy to mas derived from heat and oxidation). plex aged characters in the background. dripping with lemons, kick start your The palate is nutty with aged complexity, The palate is smooth and rich, with the Look for tennis ball sized roots (the peel and have only a small number day with a healthy glass of freshly larger ones are slightly less avour- of seeds which make them ideal for a dry nish and great value at $28.90 for mid-palate sweetness balanced by a dry squeezed lemon juice. The addi- nish. RRP $19. some) and peel before use. lunch boxes and snacks. Try manda- 4-litre cask, even cheaper during promo- tion of grated rind and juice takes Grant Burge 10-year old Tawny is Pumpkin: Varieties to look for at rin segments tossed with watercress tional periods. the avour of favourite winter fruit Peter’s Ruby was made at Peter a richly avoured wine showing a taw- the moment are the butternut, char- and toasted walnuts as a lovely part- puddings, pies and tarts to new Talijancich’s Swan Valley winery in the ny colour with tinges of red. Complex acterised by a bulb shaped base ner for sh. 1950s. Customers would arrive at the rancio characters show through on the winery in their FJs with their demijohns bouquet, together with some fresh fruit to get lled. It is made from ripe Shiraz characters and excellent integration of fruit with a touch of Grenache, matured spirit. The palate is sweet and mellow Recipe for one: orange crepe in old oak and blended each year to but nishes quite dry, balancing devel- Crepe Batter maintain consistency. James Talijancich oped fruit characters and oak tannins. 1/8 cup plain our says the wine is still the same 65 years RRP $31.99. on although a little more expensive at Next month we will look at other styles 1 small egg, lightly beaten ½ cup milk $20 for 1.5L of forti ed wines to help see us through ½ The Wise One Tawny is made by the the winter months. teaspoon oil Sauce PREPARATION: 5 minutes; Potts family of Bleasdale winery in Lang- cooking: 15 minutes; horne Creek by blending Grenache, Shi- 1 tablespoon butter raz, Verdelho and Tinto Madeira wines 1 orange, juice and rind serves: two crepes with an average age of 10 years. It is 2 tablespoon orange liqueur matured in small oak casks in the rafters 1 tablespoon honey of the winery’s hot tin roof. The result is Filling a rich, characterful, complex and nutty 1 orange segmented wine with raisin and chocolate avours. RRP $20. Sift our into a bowl. Gradually stir in egg, milk and oil. Mix to smooth batter. Morris Old Premium Tawny is a me- Allow to stand for 15 minutes. Brush a heated frying pan with oil. Add half of dium depth tawny with olive green hues the batter. Cook until set and lightly browned underneath. Turn crepe carefully. indicating tremendous age. It displays Cook other side. Repeat with remaining batter. lifted aromas of aged mature fruit and To make sauce, heat butter in frying pan. Stir in orange juice, rind, orange developed aged rancio complexities. liqueur and honey. Cook for a minute or two over low heat. Divide orange be- The palate is multi layer structure of ma- tween crepes. Roll crepes, with orange individual serving plates. Pour over ture fruit, with aged oak/rancio charac- warm orange sauce. Garnish with long strips of orange zest and fresh mint. Serve immediately. Delivering Heatset & Coldset Printing Pre Press Printing Heatset & Coldset Logistics Responsible Environmentally Call us for your catalogue work NOW ! 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Mani Foundation (SMF) anges. Local citrus are readily avail- not make them sweeter. Once the Enjoy a superb dining is to enhance the lives of able and just in time to add some citrus leave your shopping basket, experience each day in the individuals in the local cheery joy to the cold weather. store them in a cool dry place or in the air-conditioned Me- communities. Citrus fruits are little golden store- the refrigerator. kong Restaurant, pre- If people want to be houses of vitamin C. In fact one To obtain the maximum good- pared by your on-board a part of this wonderful mandarin or orange will supply your ness from citrus fruits, eat them chefs each day from opportunity to travel with daily requirement of this important fresh but don’t forget that citrus per- the freshest ingredients Vince and Anne Garreff a antioxidant. Citrus fruits also con- forms exceptionally well in sweet (western favourites are and savour the culture, tain vitamin B, potassium and cal- and savoury cooking. Oranges, also available). scenery, food and friend- cium and are a good source of bre. mandarins and grapefruit work well IMAGINE a boutique ve- Soft drinks are avail- ship, come along to Mon- As a bonus, these magical fruits are in salsas and salads and all of these, star oating hotel as the able all day. Local beer do Butchers, 824 Beau- sweet and juicy, making them very along with lemon, make great ac- perfect setting for an ulti- and spirits and interna- fort Street Inglewood, on appetising and refreshing. Look for companiments to sh, pork, poultry, mate river cruise through tional wine are included Thursday 21 July at 6pm. WA citrus when next in your favou- ham and veal. two exotic countries, with lunch and dinner on The trip departs Perth rite supermarket or greengrocer. Without a doubt, the sweetness Vietnam and Cambodia. board. on 21 January 2017 and if Most will carry the distinctive blue of oranges and mandarins make Cruise along the mighty Either side of the boat people book and deposit Chocolate and orange cake birthmark sticker, so you not only them ideal for including in recipes Mekong River and learn trip you’ll relish at the two- by 30 July they will y free know you are buying local, but also such as custard, muffi ns and cakes about traditional culture by Noelene Swain night stays in Ho Chi Minh Singapore Airlines. the best. or for simply enjoying fresh out of and customs while doing City and Siem Reap. The RSVP: to Jenny at When choosing citrus, pick those the hand. Stock up on a selection of as much or as little as you hotels are both stunning. Kings Tours and Travel WINTER is the perfect time for cit- that are heavy for their size, as this your favourite citrus fruits while they rus fruits in Western Australia and wish. In Ho Chi Minh City we’ve on 0407 127 209 or email indicates they are full of juice. Re- are in season and enjoy them in the Sail beside stunning the local season is in full swing with member that citrus is perfectly ripe recipes provided below: arranged an exclusive [email protected]. scenery, visit remote vil- dinner at Xu Restaurant au Brought to you by Fresh Finesse Fresh Food Promotions – www.freshf.com.au Chicken with Chocolate and RPH ex-trainees 80th anniversary citrus sauce orange cake gala dinner ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL Ex-train- celebrating with a gala 80th an- 4 chicken thighs 2 navel oranges ees and associates are celebrating niversary three-course luncheon 1 teaspoon butter, melted Preparation: 10 mins, 200g dark chocolate, Preparation: 20 mins, their 80th anniversary in Septem- with all the trimmings in the Grand 1 clove garlic, crushed Cooking: 45 mins, chopped Cooking: 2 hours; ber. Ballroom at Rendezvous Hotel 1 tablespoon oil Serves: 4 100g butter, chopped makes 12 slices The group began in 1936 help- Perth, Scarborough. 2 medium onions, sliced 8 eggs ing nurses who trained at RPH to Numbers have dwindled over 2 tablespoon orange liqueur 300g caster sugar maintain contact and fellowship. time and they encourage all RPH ¼ cup dry white wine 300g almond meal Many nurses attended the 50th, ex-trainees to join them on this 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice Cream or ice cream, to serve 60th and 70th RPH ex-trainees gala memorable occasion to renew ac- ¼ cup light sour cream dinners. The 50th was enjoyed by quaintances and reminisce about ¼ cup nely shredded orange rind around 700 very enthusiastic ladies such an amazing part of their lives. 1 cup chopped orange or mandarin segments PLACE oranges in a saucepan. Cover with water and of all ages. The last RPH trained To date the response has been very ½ teaspoon dried tarragon leaves a lid. Bring to the boil. Reduce to low heat. Cook for nurse graduated in 1990 when hos- favourable and they anticipate as 30 minutes. Remove oranges and set aside to cool. pital based training ceased and many as 300 people may be attend- PLACE CHICKEN pieces in a single layer in a baking Roughly chop and place in a food processor. Process university training began. ing. dish. Brush with combined butter and garlic. Bake in until a coarse paste forms. Many older colleagues are now For further information phone Ja- moderate oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over nding it diffi cult to venture out at net 9276 1762 or Janice 9276 2775 Heat oil in a frying pan. Add onions. Cook, stirring until a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. night, therefore this year they are email: [email protected] onions are soft. Add liqueur, wine and one cup of the Set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 22cm orange juice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. 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Tel: 9728 3247 the latest information email which helps to prevent fun- bush vigour. Rub off any Heritage Roses of Aus- Sue Pearson at jayenss3@ gal diseases. congested shoots (wear- tralia Inc. Tel: 0417 989 098 bigpond.com Remove any suck- ing gloves) when they are Dawson’s Garden World The State Winter Cym- ers from the understock. 1 to 2 cm long, leaving Tel: 9453 6533 www.daw- bidium Orchid Show 2016 These usually have fewer the stronger central shoot sonsgardenworld.com.au takes place from 29 to 31 lea ets and are paler in co- where possible. Any low Melville’s Rose n Garden July at Ezi-Gro Orchids, 76 lour with more wiry stems. shoots growing into the Tel: 0419964819 www. Evandale Road, Darch. The Remove suckers by sharp- middle of the bush can also rosengardenperth.com/ show is open on Friday and Left to right; Tame climbing roses with a prune this month - Beautiful orchids ly pulling down on them to be rubbed off to keep the Roworths Nursery Tel: Saturday from 9am until rip them off the main stem. centre open. This can be 9302 1932 www.roworth. 5pm and from 9am until by Colin Barlow eff orts. Roses are pretty shirts to avoid cuts and This prevents them from repeated a few weeks later com.au 4pm on Sunday. There will forgiving so even if you scratches. reshooting. as more shoots form. Swiss Rose Garden and be plant and fertiliser sales, AS a horticulturist maybe I make a mistake don’t wor- Pruning roses in Perth Shorten all remaining Climbing roses are Nursery Tel: 9399 1880 potting demonstrations am a bit diff erent, as I love ry, most times the plants For most larger owered stems to the desired height, trained onto arches or trel- www.swissrosegarden. and refreshments avail- pruning. Most homeown- will recover. roses (hybrid tea’s) or clus- between 30 and 60 cm or lis and need to be tied in. com able. Entry is $5 for a single ers and a lot of garden- Here in Perth, the best ter owered roses ( ori- remove around another The young stems/canes Orchid extravaganza and $3 for seniors and ers dread the annual rose time for pruning roses is bunda) the following steps third of their length. The are trained horizontally Take a trip to the won- concession cardholders pruning. Some see it like a from mid July to the mid- should help make the job stems should be at least with even spaces between derful Singapore Garden with complimentary tea or horror story as they tackle dle of August, the later the easier. pencil thickness, anything them. The lateral stems are Festival held at the amaz- coff ee. For details on the the impenetrable thicket of better for colder areas that Remove around a third less should be removed. then pruned back to two ing Gardens by the Bay. show contact Ian Beeson undergrowth, while trying may be susceptible to late off the top and sides of Prune to an outward fac- or three buds/eyes, which From 23 to 31 July. Singa- on 0419 049 013. to avoid getting scratched frosts. the rose bush to make it ing bud at an angle of 45 will carry the owers for the pore will be a oral spec- Join Josh Byrne, the WA and tangled up in the Tools of the trade easier to manage/tackle degrees, just above a node coming year. tacular with landscape and presenter on the ABC Gar- mayhem of branches and The right tools and the pruning. or bud. Rambling roses are usu- fantasy gardens, balcony dening Australia program, thorns. equipment always make Always remove any Remove any leaves that ally trained over supports gardens and oral displays for lunch at The Karrakatta Pruning is a job that I the job much easier. For dead, diseased or dam- remain on the bush and or pergolas. Many are created by internationally Club, Sherwood Court, have enjoyed from a young rose pruning you will need: aged wood, crossing dispose of in the garbage. quite vigorous and simi- acclaimed designers. The Perth on Friday 29 July kid, just beginning to learn Secateurs with a curved branches and thin and Mulch with well-rotted larly pruned like climbers. event is only held every two from 12 noon. Josh will be how to garden, to an ap- cutting blade, plus sharp- spindly growth. compost, cow manure, Old wood is removed af- years, so mark it in your di- speaking about his industry prentice and nally as a ening stone or device to Use the pruning saw for pea hay or lucerne to im- ter owering in winter or in ary. The festival is not to be background and provide professional. I always gain keep them in good condi- any unwanted canes and prove the soil. Mix in some spring for once- owering missed whether you are a an insight into the produc- a sense of achievement tion. cut them off as close to the bentonite clay on sandy ramblers. serious gardener, hobbyist tion of his segment on Gar- when the mass of under- A small pruning saw for base as possible. soils. Advice for pruning heri- or just looking for inspira- dening Australia. Lunch growth is tamed and con- working in con ned space Water shoots from this Finally spray with Eco- tage or old roses should tion. Why not take a Singa- will be served at 12.30pm trollable once again, even it or thick woody branches. year should be retained. oil or pest oil to clean up be sought from special- pore mini-break and check and tickets are $49pp. in- I have a few scratches as a Long handled loppers These are usually reddish any scale. An application ist nurseries or societies out the amazing Gardens clusive of the set menu. memento. for woody branches or in colour and quite thick. of lime sulphur or a cop- as their individual pruning By the Bay, Botanic Gar- Bookings are essential as The rose bushes then hard to reach places. These will go on to pro- per oxychloride spray will methods can vary consid- dens and Zoo. Go to www. places are limited. 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Capital gains tax Her husband then met Sterling New Life Homes at If a granny at is built a home open and went home telling Jean she should in the backyard for occu- come and listen to what the sale representative had to pation by elderly parents say about the Sterling New Life concept. and no commercial rent They met with a representative who explained the is charged there’ll be no concept of Sterling New Life which is to buy a 20 year loss of the capital gains lease on a property with an option for an additional 20 exemption on subse- years thus securing the living accommodation. Further, quent sale of the whole during the term of the lease it was explained they will property even if you (liv- have no further costs except for their own utility con- ing in the granny at) sumption and content insurance. All other costs such were paying outgoings as rent, council rates, maintenance, property insurance such as electricity, rates is paid on their behalf. Even the gardens are maintained and repairs. for them, although they can still do gardening if they However if you are wish! paying rent, for example Jean had been in business for 40 plus years so was Downsizing...the theory is great...but it’s not as simple as that if your daughter paid for still reasonably suspicious of the concept but after hav- the granny at, then the ing it explained in detail she decided that this was going by Frank Smith are able to establish a part of the property con- to be a worthy option for them. granny at interest. That sisting of the granny at When Have a Go News spoke to Jean she had only GRANNY FLATS are an is you pay money for the will attract capital gains been in the new house a week and was busily unpack- attractive option, costing right to live in someone tax when the whole ing. around $100,000 each, else’s property for as property is sold. “For us it was a god-send, we have a long term lease especially for older peo- long as you live. Inheritance on a home in Mandurah which we love. ple who nd themselves Your granny at inter- “Our neighbour and good friend from our previous Mr McCullagh says it single and whose adult est cannot be revoked if is the intergenerational village did the same and now we live next door to each the owner wishes to sell other and we are so happy. children have a house of pooling of assets by fam- JEAN Clegg (pictured above) and her husband had “I was so suspicious about the concept but Sterling their own. the property. However ily members of disparate been living in a retirement village in Mandurah and they New Life have been great to work with and has done The theory is great. they may sell the proper- ages that make the best were not happy there. everything promised, everything was explained about You move in close to a ty with your arrangement intentioned of granny at They were looking around for suitable accommoda- the legalities of the deal and now we are free to utilise family member while still as a condition of sale or arrangements so fragile. tion and while they liked the concept of a retirement vil- our savings to travel and really enjoy our later years,” retaining your indepen- transfer your life tenancy A granny at interest lage in regards to someone else doing the garden and said Jean. dence. But it’s not as or interest to another only exists during your maintenance it hadn’t worked out for them. “We don’t pay rates or maintenance and if we go simple as that. property, or compensate lifetime and is not part of The Cleggs loved living in Mandurah and that was before the 20 year lease is up, our money goes to our If you don’t get it right you nancially for losing your estate. When you the area in which they wanted to retire so they were estate. retirement village law- your granny at interest die or leave the granny keen to stay in the area when they moved again. “For us it was a win-win concept and I could not rec- yer Richard McCullagh Centrelink will still at you are eff ectively They had heard about Sterling New Life but had de- ommend Sterling New Life enough – it’s just a brilliant warns that your pen- consider you to be a giving the added value cided that the concept sounded too good to be true concept”. sion can be aff ected, the home owner for assess- of the at to your daugh- and had dismissed it. For further information phone Sterling New Life on home owner may face a ment purposes even ter. Her siblings may not They had discussed taking out a reverse mortgage 1300 665 890. hefty unexpected capital though you do not own consider this a fair dis- gains tax bill, it can aff ect the property in which tribution of their inheri- the inheritance of other you have your granny tance. HAGN#064/292 family members, and at interest. However Other problems arise 50% already sold. Act now. your living arrangements if your daughter pays if your daughter splits may not be as secure as for the granny at Cen- from her partner and you think. trelink will not consider wants to sell the fam- Let’s look at the sim- you a home owner and ily home as part of a plest case. You sell your you may be entitled to divorce settlement or The best move house and use the pro- rent assistance provided if you and your partner ceeds to build a granny your rent is high enough. split and want to share at on the property If the amount you paid assets. you’ll ever make owned and lived in by is more than the cost of This is only a brief your daughter (or son). the granny at interest, summary of the situ- Centrelink the excess amount is ation. There can be Centrelink will reduce considered to be a gift. complications. Consult your pension under the This could aff ect your a Centrelink nancial in- assets test if proceeds pension under the as- formation service offi cer from the sale of your sets test. or a solicitor specialising house exceed the cost Centrelink’s gifting in elder law before you of the granny at. 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They also get off you go, out for a drive by the close-knit community the beach, stop for a cof- that is Jurien Bay Village. fee, medical appointments, There is always some- family gatherings to name thing going on and for a a few. small weekly fee people Vehicles currently avail- can enjoy: billiards and IS YOUR family member or Geraldine’s father became able are three Toyota Portes movie nights, water friend restricted to wheel- incapacitated and wholly and a Toyota Alphard. aerobics in the village’s chair taxis for transporta- dependent, requiring as- Feel free to contact Rob tion? If so Wheel Easy car sistance to get to and from or Geraldine to discuss own indoor swimming hire, a newly established bed and could only be your needs further on 0474 pool, exercising in the business may be the solu- transported in wheelchair 354 977 or (08) 6323 1565. gym and meals at the in- tion. house restaurant – never They have a eet of ve- a dull moment. Alterna- hicles, which have a built tively, people could enjoy in wheelchair, making it Lovely Augusta the simple pleasures of easy to transport family walking along the beach and friends. No heavy lifting - why not move Jurien Bay Village residents, Max and Marralyn, both love shing and gol ng as the sun sets or taking of a wheelchair in and out the boat out and moor- of a vehicle. The car seat/ to a pristine area WITH most of us, it’s not be held at Crown Perth, RSL Care WA has ing off one of the islands. wheelchair easily locks just a question of retire- Burswood, this free been providing retire- Jurien Bay Village gives onto the remote controlled of the West! ment but more questions event will feature a num- ment living options for plenty of options on how ramp and a passenger is about retirement. ber of experts explaining more than 50 years and to indulge. smoothly transported into The Augusta Retirement Units are administered How do I prepare for how to get the most out has retirement villages the vehicle. The free retirement Wheel Easy gives people by a small group of volunteers. retirement? How can I of retirement living, as from Mandurah to Me- seminar on Saturday One of our superb self-contained and boost my current retire- well as outlining the op- nora to Jurien Bay and the option to divert or stop 23 July at Crown Perth whenever you desire. The air-conditioned units has just had a complete ment income? How will tions that are available. Geraldton as well as will cover all these top- wheelchair passenger rides a ‘makeover’, and is ‘as new’, and again is available the recent changes to re- Expert speakers will Aged Care and Commu- ics and more. Refresh- as a front seat passenger for occupation in a Lifetime Tenancy. tirement bene ts and su- be on hand to answer nity Home Care services. ments, including lunch, in comfort and with dignity perannuation aff ect me? questions including rep- The latest lifestyle al- will be provided and as part of the group, and is ‘ONE UNIT LEFT $230,000’ Those are big ones and resentatives from RSL ternative on off er is Ju- people can go in the able to interact with other A two bedroom, one bathroom unit then there are many oth- Care WA, Aspire2 Wealth rien Bay Village. Perfect draw for $1000 voucher passengers making the with roller door at the side. ers concerning housing, Advisors and Centrelink. for those who are active off your next cruising journey much more enjoy- There is a small weekly maintenance fee nance and government Of course, the rst and love the thought of holiday. able. of $50 which covers all rates, water, bene ts. question that has to be coastal living. Jurien Bay The seat looks like a Places are limited so external lawns and gardens. You will nd informa- answered before any of still has a unique, country visit www.jurienbayvil- standard car seat but is tion relating to these the others is: what type town atmosphere. lage.com.au and reg- actually a wheelchair that questions and more at of lifestyle do you want The homes and fa- ister now or for more can be removed from the For enquiries, contact the upcoming How to to enjoy? The answer to cilities on off er at Jurien information, please con- vehicle. HAGN#088/292 Live it Up in Retirement that one question will in- Bay Village answer the The concept of Wheel Judith Childs 9758 1257 tact Chris Harrison on Easy came about through seminar brought to peo- evitably answer many of question of aff ordabil- [email protected] or direct involvement with an email: [email protected] ple by RSL Care WA. To the others. ity. Brand new, two- 0413 120 631. immediate family member; HAGN#143/292 Homes for sale from $199,000* Mandurah Gardens Estate Start your new life in a secure and vibrant community Mandurah Gardens Estate is set on tranquil parklands near the Serpentine River with spacious grounds and facilities. Just moments to the coastal resort village of Mandurah, the estate offers quality homes in a safe and secure community. For more information contact our friendly sales team. Lee Perry 0408 905 104 [email protected] aspenlifestylevillages.com.au 0568-SBX-0716 *Limited properties at this price Affordable community living 42 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 DownADVERTISING FEATUREsizing Come and join the rst walking group at The Square in Mirrabooka Get out and about and live longer COTA (Council on the Age- with certainty that they also ap- and kept up this frequency after- ing WA) and The Square ply in Australia. Nevertheless, we wards, their chance of dying over Mirrabooka are pleased to invite people to the launch believe that the processes we in- the next six years was three per of their new mall walking vestigated here are independent cent rising to six per cent if they group. of people’s nationality and culture reduced the frequency to less than Member for Mirrabooka and hence that the results should once a week, and to 11 per cent Ms Janine Freeman MLA, also apply in Australia,” said Dr if they stopped exercising alto- will help open the service at Steff ens. gether. the Centre on Wednesday Each participant reported the The eff ects of physical activ- 27 July. “We are delighted to number of organisations, clubs, ity on health were comparable to invite locals to take part.” or societies, they belonged to and those associated with maintaining said centre manager, Shane lled in questionnaires to assess old group memberships and de- McLean. “Seniors are the their quality of life and physical veloping new ones. lifeblood of our local com- health. Some participants were mem- Walk Leaders Gladys, Kerry and Gordon welcome Dr Nik Steff ens you to the Square munity and we are proud to Their quality of life was better bers of groups, such as over 50 be able to host this vibrant by Frank Smith with more social group member- walkers, that have both social and and exciting activity.” COTA mall walking is ships. Every group membership exercise components. a free tness activity that MEMBERSHIP of social groups, lost after retirement was associat- “In the present research people such as book clubs or church are provided with eight diff erent HAGN#063/292 caters for all ages and abili- ed with around a 10 per cent drop ties. Walkers join the group groups, after retirement leads to a in quality of life score six years categories of groups of which only for a warm up and safe longer life, according to research later. one category also included sports stretches led by walk lead- led by Dr Nik Steff ens of the Uni- Nearly seven per cent of the re- clubs. Thus, in itself, exercising is ers Gordon, Gladys and versity of Queensland. tirees died in the rst six years af- unlikely to explain a signi cant part Kerry. The more groups people belong Walkers then walk at ter stopping work. Unsurprisingly, of the present relationships,” said their own pace in the safe, to in the rst few years after they the strongest predictor of death Dr Steff ens. indoor environment of The stops working, the lower their risk was age. However the number of He said no research had been Square, before cooling of death. group memberships was also a carried out seniors’ organisations down and heading for cof- The health and wellbeing of signi cant factor. If a person be- such as Probus and over 60s clubs. fee and a chat with new many retirees goes downhill after longed to two groups before re- “Yet, on the basis of other re- friends and old. they stop formal work, but some tirement, and kept these up over search with older adults in care The inaugural walk will people adjust to this transition bet- be meeting at the Coles the following six years, their risk homes, we would expect that entrance of The Square on ter than others. of death was two per cent, rising membership in seniors-only $ Chester eld Road at 8am The researchers tracked the to ve per cent if they gave up groups can be equally bene cial AND YOURS on Wednesday 27 July, so health of 424 people for six years membership of one, and to 12 per for people’s health,” he said. FROM 180,000 come make history and be after they had retired and com- cent if they gave up membership The research was published in (NO STAMP DUTY OR TAXES) one of the rst walkers. pared them to a matched group of both. the British Medical Journal. The launch event is being of similar sex, age and health who The researchers also assessed Editor’s note: If people are held at 9am at the informa- carried on working. looking to join a club then visit the tion desk after the walk, whether changes in physical activ- and refreshments will be “Our participants are drawn ity levels aff ected risk of death and comprehensive listings of clubs provided. If people would from a nationally representative compared this with the eff ect of and groups available at the Have like to attend this fantastic sample from the UK. We did not social group membership. a Go News website http://www. free event, call COTA on examine people from Australia in If a person exercised vigorously haveagonews.com.au/new/join 9472 0104 to RSVP. this research so we cannot say once a week before retirement, aclub HAGN#076/292 how to live it uP in retirement! Free seminar, register now. Win a $1000 * If you’re thinking about retirement living options then this cruise voucher! seminar will help answer your questions. Make your way to Crown Perth at Burswood to hear experts explain how you can get the most out of your retirement by living it up north! This is a free event and morning tea followed by a light lunch will be provided. Speakers include: î Kevin Davidson, CEO, RSL Care WA î Mike Hollett, Project Director, Jurien Bay Village î Malcolm Davis, Principal, Aspire2 Wealth Advisors Attend this informative seminar and you’ll go in the draw to win a $1000 î Representative from Centrelink cruise voucher from Bicton Travel, Places are limited, so register at jurienbayvillage.com.au/seminar fi ve-year winners of Australian Cruise Agency of the Year. or contact Chris Harrison on 0413 120 631 or [email protected] by Friday 8th July to reserve your place. *Conditions apply, see website for details. Date: Saturday 23rd July 2016 Time: 10am to 12pm with lunch available until 1pm Venue: Crown Perth, Burswood Botanical Rooms 2 & 3 jurienbayvillage.com.au HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 43 DownADVERTISING FEATUREsizing Looking younger than your age? The secret to subdivision – unlocking your block the required departments, “It also means we can liaise on your behalf and ar- remain living in our current It’s in your genes… range for contractors to as- home without having to sess the required works to spend a lot of time and eff ort by Frank Smith ple’s faces change with time, and ulti- be undertaken,” said Ray. in a big garden that is not mately develop ways to slow down the “Fab and Amanda have necessary for us. EVERYONE wants to look younger than most visible eff ects of ageing. been a tremendous help to “Once again thanks to the their chronological age. That’s not just “This is the rst gene we have found us. team at Unlock Your Block for vanity. In general people who look for perceived age, and this single gene “They are very approach- and I would not hesitate to younger live longer and looking young- has an eff ect of two years,” Manfred able and have maintained a highly recommend them to er is associated with biological markers Kayser, professor of forensic molecu- high standard of communi- anyone who is thinking of of ageing. lar biology at Erasmus Medical Centre cation. subdividing their block,” said What causes perceived age to diff er in Rotterdam told the Guardian. “We “We admire their dedica- Ray. tion to their work and we feel If you are planning your from actual age is important to nding know there are others out there. We are very lucky to have them help retirement and are looking to new therapies to improve longevity. just at the beginning.” us in our project. Thanks a ‘Unlock Your Block’, contact Dutch, British and Chinese scientists The eff ect of the gene was indepen- Unlock Your Block’s Amanda Marion with Gina and million.” the team on 6161 1790 or have identi ed a gene (MC1R) that in- dent of age, sex, skin colour and sun Ray McDonald “Unlocking our block pro- visit www.unlockyourblock. creases youthful looks. damage to skin. WITH retirement on the hori- the ULYB team, Leo, Fab vided us with a little more net.au to learn more about The team studied the make-up free Scientists have long known that zon, Ray and Gina McDon- and Amanda. monetary security. how they can help. faces of 2700 European Dutch seniors people appear to age at diff erent rates, ald decided it was time to “They visited us at our initially and replicated the study using a and that genes and lifestyle are both make some decisions about home and explained the pro- twin database from the UK and another involved. Smoking and too much sun their future. cess in a very detailed and group of Dutch people. Photos of the speed up skin ageing, but the genetics Happily married for professional manner. Southern Cross subjects were evaluated independently more than 46 years, with “After the initial visit out- at work in looking old – or young – have two grown sons and three lining the process, Fab and to see what age people thought they so far proved elusive. grandchildren, they were sit- Amanda provided us with a looked and this was compared to their The scientists next looked at how ting on a 705sqm block in breakdown on all of the re- true age. the gene might be working. As well as Beechboro and realised the quirements, an estimate of After this, scientists looked for dif- producing red hair, the MC1R gene is potential in sub-dividing their the costs involved and the ferences or mutations that were more responsible for pale skin and has a role land to free up some equity approximate time of com- common to those who looked younger in skin cancer. With pale skin comes as well as the time that came pletion of each stage. It really than their actual age and identi ed more susceptibility to sun damage and with maintaining such a big put our minds at ease,” said MC1R as the likely gene responsible. wrinkles. backyard. Ray. Women in the study tended to look The good news for Australians is that In researching the process Ray and Gina realised the slightly older and men younger than sun exposure appeared to have little in- of sub-division, Ray came process of sub-division may FOR RENT their age by about 18 months. The nd- uence on how the gene aff ects appar- across Unlock Your Block’s provide an opportunity to 4 Independent Living Units website. generate considerable value ing might re ect the media’s obsession ent age. However Julia Newton-Bishop, “We were very impressed which would be helpful to 2 Bedrooms, 1 shower room plus with images of young women. professor of dermatology at Leeds Uni- with their website” said Mr their superannuation and re- separate powder room, laundry, wheelchair access As the face ages, it changes in many versity, said it was diffi cult to complete- McDonald. tirement in the future but they ways. The appearance of wrinkles ly rule out the eff ect MC1R has on skin’s “As it is our rst and only also realised the potential for throughout, open plan living area, might be the most obvious sign, but resistance to sun rays. subdivision, we had no idea costly mistakes and the pro- ample storage, R/C air-condiƟ oning, alfresco area, there are others: the lips become thin- “It is true that MC1R does have many of the process and legalities cess not being rewarding if carport and landscaped gardens. ner, and the cheeks sag, emphasising complex eff ects on skin cells, but I associated with subdividing. not managed correctly. the two creases that run from the sides don’t think that the study establishes “We decided to use “If you are thinking of For more informaƟ on contact someone with the skills and subdividing – I highly recom- of the nose to the edges of the mouth. additional mechanisms,” she said. “It Shire of Yilgarn Facial wrinkles were strongly correlated merely suggests that the eff ects may expertise in this area to alle- mend that you contact Un- with perceived age in both men and not all be related to the sun.” viate any stress it may cause lock Your Block. 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The performances perfectly complement this ents the Alfred Hitchcock positive reviews. It is a opens the Windsor cine- Have a Go News offi ce smartly written and beautifully shot lm. Film Festival from the 28 French/American docu- ma festival on Thursday 28 during business hours Indigenous detective Jay Swan (Aaron Pedersen) arrives in the frontier town of July to 10 August. mentary directed by Kent July at 6pm and guests will on 9227 8283 closes Goldstone on a missing persons enquiry. What seems like a simple light duties in- Featuring 11 classics Jones about Francois enjoy drinks and nibbles 25/7/16. vestigation opens into a web of crime and corruption. Jay must pull his life together and bury his personal diff erences with young local cop Josh (Alex Russell), so together they can bring justice to Goldstone. In cinemas 7 July. Love and Friendship Epic wartime action romance LOVE and Friendship is a lm by Whit Stillman and is an exquisite comedy of THE Free State Of Jones is based would ultimately stand the test of time. matchmaking and heartbreak. The lm is a wickedly humourous adaptation of Jane on the thrilling and moving true story An epic wartime action romance Austen’s early novella Lady Susan. Set in the 1790s, the sensational story follows of Newton Knight (Matthew McCo- about one man’s de ance which led to the deliciously scheming and manipulative Lady Susan Vernon (Kate Beckinsale). naughey), a soldier who, in a time of a revolution on and off the battle eld. Aided and abetted by her loyal friend Alicia Johnson (Chloe Sevigny), Lady Susan con ict that divided a nation, ees the In cinemas 18 August. is on a mission to nd a husband for herself and her long-suff ering daughter Fred- battle elds after being disillusioned WIN WIN WIN erica. But two young men, the handsome Reginald DeCourcy (Xavier Samuel) and by the horrors of war that touched his To be in the draw to win one of ten wealthy Sir James Martin (Tom Bennett), severely complicate their plans. own family. double passes to Free State of Jones In cinemas 21 July. On the run, he rallies the support simply email win@haveagonews. WIN WIN WIN of fellow deserters to lead an uprising com.au with Jones in the subject To be in the draw to win one of ten double passes to any of these movies against their former comrades, in the line or call the Have a Go News of- above simply send an email to [email protected] with Silver Screen process creating a free safe haven and ce during business hours on 9227 in the subject line or call the Have a Go News offi ce during business hours on embarking on a forbidden love that 8283. Competition closes 31/7/16. 9227 8283 closes 20/7/16. ART for ALL Buddy’s Back – the ultimate Buddy Holly tribute HAGN#126/292 • July 11-15 Robert Knight workshops; Be inspired by DURING this two hour liant costumes and fan- his spiritual, inward looking landscapes. Robert will show, Scot Robin, who tastic musicianship. played the lead role in the Scot Robin breathes be demonstrating in oils but you can use your smash hit musical Buddy life back into the legend favourite medium. will perform more than- that is Buddy Holly. In Includes Lunchtime in the Gallery July 13, 12pm-2pm thirty of Buddy Holly’s hit September 2004 he per- • July 19-Aug 7 MCAA Awards, the major annual songs including: formed in Buddy’s home exhibition by our members. That’ll Be The Day, town of Lubbock Texas Peggy Sue, Raining In where he met with Bud- • Aug 12-28 An exciting exhibition by the WA Quilters My Heart, Rave On and dy’s family and widow Association of course Oh Boy! plus Maria Elena Holly to cele- heaps more great tunes. brate Buddy Holly Week, Buddy’s Back has and an annual event set up by ATWELL GALLERY AT ATWELL ARTS CENTRE will continue to excite au- Sir Paul McCartney. Riverside location on bus route - Plenty of parking - air conditioned diences both visually and The show is currently 586 Canning Hwy, (Cnr North Lake) Alfred Cove musically with its high celebrating its 21st year *Proceeds to the Atwell House Restoration Fund Ph: 9330 2800 www.atwellarts.com energy performance, bril- of performing, prov- ing itself yet again to be HAGN#066/292 HAGN#127/292 among Australia’s most successful production shows. Buddy’s Back will have SINGIN’ The Tivoli Club of WA Inc presents audiences dancing in the in the aisles. It will be performed at El Caballo Resort on RAIN Saturday 23 July, with matinee show Sunday 24 “ July. JERSEY For booking informa- THAT’S tion phone 9573 3777 or BOYS visit www.elcaballo.com. au ENTERTAINMENT” WIN WIN WIN TheTh Tivoli presents an exciting mix of unforgettable songs To be in the draw to fromfro Broadway’s favourite shows that include That’s a double pass to see EntertainmentEn , Big Girls Don’t Cry, Gotta Have a Buddy’s Back, phone GGimmick, The Deadwood Stage and many more... the Have a Go News Gyspy ComeC along for a fun time and be entertained by our offi ce during business dancers,d singers and comedians strutting their stuff hours and leave your detail. If you’d like to Evening performances: enter the competi- July 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26 tion online email win@ Shows commence at 8pm haveagonews.com.au and include the word Doors open at 7.30pm show in the subject Matinees: line. Competition ends 16/07/16. July 24 and August 7, 14, 21 CALAMITY Shows commence at 12noon JANE Doors open at 11.30am Read us TICKETS: online Adult $20 Pensioner $17 Child $10 All tickets include show, chicken & chip meal, tea and coffee. BYO alcohol and glasses BOOKINGS: Email [email protected] 9364 5463 (Please leave a message) Find us on Visit www.tivoli.org.au HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 47 Sing the classics - a pageant of WA’s top talent in romantic cameos October/November pro- duction of The Pearl Fish- classics to sing along to at St Mary’s ers. Bizet was a fabulous pianist as well as a com- Following on from the Pageant poser of genius – and of Hymns, this is a pageant of clas- these songs re ect all of sics ranging from Mozart’s ever- that. popular Eine kleine nachtmusik Donizetti also features to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata in the WA Opera 2016 and with well-loved pieces of Bach season, and his gorgeous promise to make this an uplifting melodies open the con- afternoon of music. cert. In the year of anoth- Just to add some variety, the SwanSongs’ Ileana Rinaldi and Sam Roberts-Smith er great Australian Ring program will also include some cycle, Wagner’s songs classics which do include words SINGERS Ileana Rinaldi peared on operatic stag- are performed by Ileana – Amazing Grace, Rivers of Baby- and Sam Roberts-Smith es on four continents. – and they were also lon – and include audience sing- appear in a rare recital Ileana was one of the sketches for his ground- along. appearance for Swan- nest discoveries by the breaking Tristan and Sing the Classics is the latest in- Songs on Sunday 31 Australian Opera Studio Isolde. Verdi and Strauss stalment in the St Mary’s Cathedral July, in Perth Town Hall. and has performed sev- have been featured by 2016 Concert Series. It is being Pianist and series di- eral principal roles for WA WA Opera recently too, held on Sunday 14 August at 2pm. rector David Wickham Opera. so there was no way of Complimentary light Miss Maud jumped at the chance to Reviews praised Sam leaving their music out of Come experience the sounds of the St Mary’s Cathedral Choir refreshments will be served during get these two artists as as ‘a ne baritone who this program – these are accompanied by Cathedral’s grand pipe-organ and string ensemble interval in the Cathedral’s parish soon as they were an- makes you want to hear some of the nest ever centre and adjoining courtyard. nounced as the 2016 more’ and describe his written. HOW MANY times have you great composers through the ages Limited, free parking available in Wesfarmers Arts Men- dashing presence. Art- Erich Wolfgang Korn- caught yourself humming a beauti- – but not as vocal pieces; they the cathedral grounds. tored Artists for West sHub waxed lyrical about gold still waits for his WA ful tune of a classic piece of music have been written as instrumental Tickets ($35/$28 concession) Australian Opera. Ileana, citing the ‘sono- premiere, but his opulent – but it actually has no words? pieces with memorable melodies available by phoning 6488 2440 or “These are exactly the rous mezzo beauty of songs re ect his success Here is the perfect opportunity to played by instruments such as the at www.ticketswa.com. sort of singers this series her voice’. OzArts pro- as a Hollywood lm score join your voice with the St Mary’s violin, ute, piano… subsequently, WIN WIN WIN was set up for – to nurture claimed that ‘Ileana was writer. These dazzling the best of Australian tal- Cathedral choir accompanied these melodies have no words To be in the draw to win one of in splendid voice which settings of Shakespeare by the sounds of the cathedral’s and, therefore, are not commonly ent, especially from our had an attractive, darkly are a real treat, and come ve double passes to St Mary’s home state,” he said. grand pipe-organ and a string en- ‘sung’. mellow quality – and she from the years when he Cathedral’s Sing the Classics “They have all the goods came across as a gure semble in an experience to enliven Indeed, some composers barely on Sunday 14 August at 2pm, left the troubled Europe – the voices, the acting of tragic dignity’. of the 1930s for a career the spirit and warm the heart. wrote for voices – and yet they email [email protected]. and the looks.” Fittingly for singers This program features classic penned some of the most beautiful in America. au and include the word choir This recital launches with such a pedigree in Cameos presents pieces of music which have no and most famous melodies known in the subject line. Alterna- the 2016 SwanSongs se- opera, the Cameos pro- beautiful miniatures per- words – instrumental pieces by to us. Frederick Chopin (1810- tively, address an envelope to ries, once again featuring gram features songs by formed by singers begin- great masters arranged in such a 1849) is one such composer – al- St Mary’s Cathedral Comp. c/- entirely West Australian composers who were all ning their international way that the audience will be able though he did write some songs, Have a Go News, PO Box 1042 stars. Sam was an Op- masters of opera. Sam careers, accompanied by to sing along the tunes with the ca- the vast majority of his output was West Leederville WA 6901 with era Australia Young Artist and Ileana have both had pianist David Wickham. thedral choir. for solo piano and it in these very your contact details on the re- for three years, and has major roles in Bizet’s Car- For bookings visit Some of the most beautiful piano works that his awe-inspiring verse side. Competition ends subsequently toured with men, and Sam is one of www.trybooking.com/ melodies have been written by melodic invention is evident. 31/07/16. The Ten Tenors and ap- the stars of WA Opera’s JMZL. HAGN#096/292 Hinterland - second of acclaimed Welsh series now available on DVD CNR MENDS ST/MILL POINT RD, SOUTH PERTH (opposite Windsor Hotel) THE FIRST series of the acclaimed perpetrators of crimes. WIN WIN WIN Welsh television program ended Throughout the second season To be in the draw to win one Written and with a bloody cliff hanger. Now the of Hinterland, Mathias is drawn into of six copies of the DVD Hinter- directed by second series will see DCI Tom a world of killers and their victims. land Series 2 simply email win@ Noel O’Neill Mathias (Richard Harrington), re- Hinterland is atmospheric and dis- haveagonews.com.au with Hinter- turn to his attempt to investigate turbing – a detective drama of po- land in the subject line or send an crimes that jeopardise the safety etry and scale, a story of blood, soil envelope to Hinterland DVD com- The Haunting 2 and security of the local commu- and belonging. petition - C/- Have a Go News – PO nity. The DVD includes ve movie Box 1042, West Leederville 6901. Aberystwyth’s panoramic vistas length episodes at 92 minutes Please include your name, address hide a multitude of sins and it is DCI each. Now available on DVD in and phone number on the reverse Tom Mathias’ job to hunt down the stores. side. Competition closes 31/7/16. Classics of the silver screen at Cygnet cinema - Yankee Doodle Dandy 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 August @ 8pm THE AUSTRALIAN Mu- George M Cohan a song Over There, Give my Re- guests will enjoy live ing image industries. Matinees: 20, 21 and 28 August @ 2pm seum of Motion Picture and dance man who was gards to Broadway, and music, a newsreel, a car- Transperth buses 30 Tickets: $27 or $22 concession and Television, Western known as ‘The Man Who While Strolling Through toon, trailers and a raffl e. or 31 run from the Eliza- Region (AMMPT) pres- Owned Broadway’. the Park One Day. Ticket costs for beth Quay Bus Station. BOOKINGS: 9367 8719 [email protected] ents Yankee Doodle Dan- Yankee Doodle Dan- This special screening AMMPT members are Get off on Labouchere www.trybooking.com/LOBK dy at the Cygnet Cinema dy won ve Academy will be held on Wednes- $5, seniors $8, and pub- Road just before Preston in Como, as part of its Awards including best day 27 July, doors lic $10. Street. St. Mary’s Cathedral HAGN#097/292 2016 season of Classics actor for James Cagney open at 9.15am and the All pro ts from the For further informa- CONCERT SERIES 2016 of the Silver Screen. who plays Cohan. screening commences at screenings go towards tion phone 9367 1663 or This lm is a biographi- Songs featured in the 10am. preserving the rich heri- email waregion@ammpt. cal musical of the life of lm include the title song, Before the movie tage of Australia’s mov- asn.au. HAGN#145/292 HAGN#095/292 HAGN#035/289 William Golding’s Sing the of the A variety, sing-along concert of well- known instrumental classics sung by the Adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams ClassicsCathedral Choir and!! accompanied by LORDBy arrangement with Robert Fox Ltd andFLIES Faber and Faber Ltd the Cathedral’s Grand pipe organ and string ensemble in special arrangements the audience can sing-along to!! Also includes a selection well-loved hymns and spirituals sung by the Cathedral Choir with audience sing-along!! Features The classic story Mozart’s ’Eine kleine Nachtmusik’, of con Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’ ict Directed by Notand suitable survival for children - Amazing Grace, Rivers of Babylon Sarah under 8 years of age - and lots more!! Christiner St Mary’s Cathedral Victoria Square Perth Harbour Theatre Inc @ Camelot, Mosman Park Sunday 14 August 29, 30 July and 1, 3, 5, 6 August @ 7.30pm 2pm Matinees: 31 July, 6, 7 August @ 2pm Tickets $35 ($28 concession) During interval enjoy light BOOK @ www.taztix.com.au or 9255 3336 *Ticket fees apply Miss Maud refreshments $25.50 F $23.50 conc $20.50 f/t student or child u15 yrs 6488 2440 served in the Cathedral’s Parish Centre This production uses strobe lighting and smoke effects Also available at Cathedral Piety Stall and adjoining courtyard Supported by Find us at Camelot, 16 Lochee St, Mosman Park For further info visit www.harbourtheatre.org.au 48 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 Go!! Show Gold… Lord Of The Flies by William Golding Circus Royale adapted by Nigel Williams the ultimate reunion 13 years and 20 productions and a plethora of acting awards behind her. is coming to town... What drew her to this story? cconcerto ce aat CCrowno Perthe “I enjoy working with young people, am “As ringmaster I get to an avid reader and relish tackling theatrical seriously dress up, I love adaptations of classic literary works that that. No less than 10 have aff ected me. When I read the script costume changes per of this adaptation of Lord of the Flies I could show.” envision it produced for Harbour Theatre at With its terrifying Camelot. The exibility of the stage and Globe of Death motor- space fosters the creation of an all encap- cycle act, astonishing sulating set – rendering the audience in the juggling and high tra- middle of the island. peze, grand illusions “The cast of 12 boys makes for a dy- and all the other perfor- namic, exciting and moving presentation mances you’d expect to of this classic story. Violence is integral to see, Circus Royale is a the story and the physicality of the produc- refreshing new take on ICONS of the Australian music scene includ- tion will be demanding for all the actors in- the age-old family fa- ing Johnny Young, Normie Rowe, Ronnie Burns, volved. It is a confronting exploration of the vourite. It focusses on Ross D Wyllie, Dinah Lee, Colleen Hewett, MPD human spirit presented by a very talented the human aspect of young ensemble,” she said. daring and danger per- LTD and special guests from Los Angeles Max Despite the young cast coming from all Damian Syred with King Merritt and the Meteors will have people kicking formed by 20 young cir- over the Perth metropolitan area from Al- RUN by a young West cus stars. up their heels in a very special show at Crown IT IS the beginning of World War II and chil- kimos in the north to Wellard in the south Theatre Perth. dren are being sent away from the cities of they all want to work as hard as they can to Australian, Circus The steel Globe of These performers became household names in England for safety. One plane load of boys make this production a huge success. For Royale has been travel- Death is four metres the 60s through their appearances on the iconic doesn’t make it to their nal destination. some they read the book as part of their ling Australia since 1971 wide. Motorbikes are television show GO!! The plane crashes into a deserted island school curriculum and can’t wait to bring – and it’s in Perth now manoeuvred around the Step back in time with the hits including Slip- and no adults survive. At rst, the boys the story to life. for the school holidays. cage at speeds of up to ping Away, Caralyn, Smiley, Day by Day and Que revel in their freedom, it is an adventure. Sarah previously directed the critically Damian Syred, a West 80km/h. It’s nail-biting Sera Sera and lots more. As time passes, tensions rise and fears acclaimed Flowers for Algernon for Har- Australian native from stuff ! Siblings Brandon, Together on stage for the rst time in Perth, come out of hiding. Soon, the boys’ fragile bour Theatre’s 2015 One Act Season and Cunderdin, dreamed Geraldine and Hugo the GO!! Show Gold reunion will bring back great sense of order begins to collapse, island life has appeared in, built sets for and operated of becoming a classic Fernandez will risk their memories and music highlights while reliving the taking a turn towards the primitive and sin- lighting for various community theatres in circus owner. It’s a goal lives in the Globe of music of the 1960s in Australia. ister – it is not a game now, it is a ght for and around Perth. She also recently ap- he achieved in 2007 and Death to put on a great Don’t miss this one and only night featuring the survival – the world of cricket, homework peared in the Perth Comedy Festival pro- one he’ll continue to re- show, and are in Austra- best of Australian talent on Thursday 4 August at and adventure stories is far away. A beast duction Darren the Explorer. alise while the big top is lia from Mexico for a two 7.30pm at Crown Theatre Perth. casts a shadow over this new world – a Lord of the Flies plays at Harbour The- in Langley Park. year stay. Tickets available at ticketmaster on 136 100 or beast can change its form. atre on 29, 30 July, 1, 3, 5 and 6 August at “It’s like going to work Circus Royale is per- www.ticketmaster.com.au Harbour Theatre is bringing this clas- 7.30pm with matinees on 31 July, 6 and 7 and playing for two-and- forming in Langley Park WIN WIN WIN sic story of con ict and survival to life for August at 2pm. a-half hours,” Syred, 34, until Sunday 24 July. To be in the draw to win one of ve double their July/August season. Directed by the Please note that this production is not said in an interview in- Morning, afternoon passes to GO!! Show Gold reunion simply talented and award winning Sarah Chris- suitable for children under the age of eight. side the colourful yellow and evening shows are tiner (pictured above), Lord of the Flies is The production contains strobe lighting and and blue tent. “Growing scheduled to suit busy email [email protected] with Gold in very much a coming of age story, with Nigel the subject line or call the offi ce during busi- smoke eff ects. up, I did all the things families. A full list of Williams’ stage adaptation highlighting the Bookings ring 9255 3336 or www.taztix. kids do. I tried to have performances times is ness hours on 9227 8283. Competition closes brutal reality of surviving alone in the ele- com.au. Transaction fees apply. 25/7/16. ments. a cool haircut and wear available at www.circus- For further information visit www.har- cool clothes,” he said. royale.com.au Director Sarah Christiner has more than bourttheatre.org.au HAGN#156/292 THE ULTIMATE REUNION CONCERT CROWN PERTH & DENNIS SMITH PRESENT ROSS D WYLLIE MAXMAX MMERRITTERRITT & TTHEHE MMETEORSETEORS NORMIE ROWE MPD LTD. RONNIE BURNS DINAH LEE COLLEEN HEWETT JOHNNY YOUNG THURSDAY 4 AUGUST CROWN THEATRE BOOK AT TICKETMASTER.COM.AU OR CALL 136 100 To book in person visit Crown Theatre Box Office or any Ticketmaster agency HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 49 PROUDLY BROUGHT PUZZLES TO YOU BY GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD © Lovatts PuzzlesCODE CRACKER EACH number represents a diff erent letter of the alphabet. Work out which number stands for which letter to complete the crossword. We’ve given you two letters to start. All words are from a dictionary and no proper nouns are used. All letters of the alphabet are not always used. 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Reply Box 7175 WLTM slim, attractive lady ian, 180cm, VGSOH, NS, Reply Box 7173 SWAN VALLEY LADY 69 slim, fair, natural, very sincere, SD, enjoy good company, STUNNING 55yr old kind & giving. Quirky, sweet natured & a good GENT 69, reliable, crea- for friendship. Interests; keeping t, travel, most seeks attractive lady, 45- woman, 162cm tall, wish- listener. Loves nature. Sks clean living gent w/ a good tive, interesting, musical, 65, enjoy usual social es to be with one special Do you need a heart who can respect christian faith 69-76. seeks similar lady similar sports, dining in/out, fam- ily, meet for coff ee and activities, dining, travel man to share lives togeth- companion or friend? SOUTH PERTH LADY 60 Very pretty green eyed blond, age. er with both of our friends Reply Box 7169 chat. including cruising. Let’s Don’t be lonely over Scottish b’ground, div, no ties, young at heart, Reply Box 7166 discuss over coff ee. NOR. and families. 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Is a modern woman. ing, enjoy all life’s pleas- www.haveagonews.com.au Sk d.t. earth Aust gent w/ tidy habits 68-75. times, being together, no ures - travel, dining in/out, minded, I’m 62, charm- baggage, Bunbury, Bus- wknds away, music, thea- ing, female, NOR, work- CANNING VALE LADY 72 very pretty brown eyed selton area, ALA. tre, friends SOR metro, ing, outgoing, independ- TALL widow 65 WLTM brunette, slim, petite gure, looks very young for age. Reply Box 7170 ent, like conversing, looks tall happy gent NS, NG, Seeking Is an honest, loving, happy-go-lucky person, keeps meet for coff ee. GENT 80, slim, 6’, needs Reply Box 7157 aren’t everything but send to share the golden years t, likes dancing, movies, travel, concerts & is great photo of yourself thanks. and hopefully do a little cook. Sk gent 68-80. a loving lady. Interests; Reply Box 7146 new arts, movies, country THESE winter nights travelling. LANCELIN GENT 70 loveable character, happy, loves drives, walking, a lady spent alone, needs a spe- Reply Box 7162 a conversation, a “bushy” with a big heart. Just loves LADY late 60s, keen to who is passionate about cial someone to share meet like-minded gent, members the country life, outdoors, shing, camping. Is 180cm life and needs a hand to them with lady 70. WLTM tall, solid. Truthful & honest. Sk ladyfriend 63-73. 65-75 with a kind, caring, YEAH 66 and I’m now CANNINGTON 10-pin hold to love. Beeliar near gent, 65+, NS, who is heart. Must have GSOH. retired. WLTM gent NS, MERREDIN GENT 68 handsome farmer, 186cm tall, Freo, happy days. DTE, GSOH, up front, Interests; popular music SD, GSOH, likes movies, bowling Manning Road med/solid build, blue eyes, fair hair, young, t, easy Reply Box 7160 honest, sincere, enjoys 60s, 70s, 80s, jazz sing- theatre, travel, overseas, is seeking new mem- to talk to w/ gd sense humour. 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WLTM slim, lifestyle 60-70. to 2.30pm, please romantic, aff ectionate, Visit Have a Go News online: give Grace a call on caring lady, age open, SOLUTIONSMATCHMAKING.COM.AU 9293 3852 for further in- Matching mature singles since 1995 NOR, make my day. www.haveagonews.com.au Reply Box 7165 formation. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 292 JULY 2016 51 SCENE SOCIALLY HAGN#133/292 SCENE (2): WA Carpet Bowls Association held a competition at Altone Park Leisure Centre. Seen at the event were: SCENE (2): Top, left to right; Ladies runner up Lorna Wilson, Scarborough - Ladies winner Geraldine Howe, Rockingham. Above: left to right, Men’s runner up Ralph Batty, SCENE (1): Addie Mills - Men’s winner Dick Peterson, Carramar. THE annual Seniors Recreation Council Seniors Ball was held in the Astral Ballroom at SCENE (3): BETHANIE CEO Chris How participated Crown Perth on 8 June in the Vinnie’s CEO Sleep Out to raise money for the and this year’s theme homeless in Perth on 23 June at the WACA. He asked was masquerade. Tick- the residents from Bethanie to knit some items to ets sold out this year and keep him warm on the night and they got those nee- the crowd embraced dles clicking and produced an abundance of items. the theme all wear- The knitted goods were handed out on the night for ing masks and dressed other CEO’s to keep warm and were then donated to up for the afternoon of Vinnies for the homeless to make use of afterwards. dancing, entertainment and fun. The band Off - spring lead the dancing and entertained the 200 strong crowd all after- An apple a day keeps the undertaker away noon. Crown Perth and Have a Go News provid- most consumed fruit. fresh fruits and vegetables to re- ed raffl e and spot prizes The authors speculate that dif- duce the risk of disease. for the day and guests ferent fruit may have diff erence “Other fruits probably have enjoyed a delicious af- eff ects on the biome (gut ora) similar bene ts, but because they ternoon tea. Seen there due to diff erent amounts of bre, tend to be seasonal, intake is low avonoids and other health-pro- and it is diffi cult to demonstrate were: moting compounds present. the bene ts.” Flavonoids are compounds Citrus fruits were the only ones found in plant foods. In apples not causing reduced mortality but they are concentrated in the skin this is likely to be due to other dif- SCENE (1): Top row from left: Glenda and Cliff Combes with some also found in the esh. ferences in the population stud- - Fran O’Brien, Rhonda Lloyd, Judith Matisons, Bev “Eating an apple a day will ied, he said. Mucjanko and Nancy Donelly (front) - Caterina Ranieri, provide a signi cant contribu- “The bene ts of fruit eating Keith Terry, Sue Stevens, Dick Maitland and Thelma tion to total avonoid intake,” probably also applies to older Jessop and Kevin Stacey (front) - Margaret Hodgson Dr Hodgson says. A small apple men and to younger people gen- and Tony Pirizone - Gloria Forward and Tony Bussell. (100g) provides approximately erally. But this would require fur- Second row from left: Jenny Eyre and Ron Westward 10 per cent of daily intake of total ther studies.” - Marilyn with Owen Keane - Eddie Plum and Zena by Frank Smith avonoids and dietary bre and Lifestyle changes to incorpo- found that higher fruit intake was Kendrick - Have a Go News’ Quentin Smythe and substantial amounts of the anti- rate more dietary fruit and speci - associated with lower cardio-vas- Crown Perth’s Matt Stevens - Crown Perth’s Denise A WA-based study of nearly 1500 oxidant vitamin C. cally apple intake could potential- cular mortality and risk of cancer. Cheir with Seniors Minister Tony Simpson - COTA women over 70 for 15 years found He said both avonoid and - ly reduce chronic diseases. Those who ate the most fruit had WA’s Judy Hogben and Marlene Robins. that those who consumed at least the lowest mortality but the ad- bre intakes are associated with a He said the take home mes- one small apple (100g) per day vantage peaked at two servings variety of health bene ts. sage is to increase your fruit in- Third row from left: Nicole Martinet, Beryl Coastes and had 35 per cent lower risk of mor- per day. “For example, we have previ- take. Although not part of this Ray Rouse. tality than those who consumed Participants ate an average ously shown that avonoid intake study, it is better not to peel fruit Fourth row from left: Kylie Scott and Christine Wilder - less than 5g per day. of 244g of fruit a day, mainly from apple skin improved artery as much of the bre and avo- Rae Hislop and Anna Mrkic. The study led by Associate apples (20 per cent) pears (11 relaxation.” noids are located in the skin. Fifth row from left: Seniors Minister Tony Simpson, Professor Jonathan Hodgson per cent) citrus fruit (23 per The study supports current The trail results were published SRC president Hugh Rogers, Have a Go News’ of the University of WA School cent) and bananas (21 per cent). dietary guidelines, which encour- in the British Journal of Nutrition Quentin Smythe and Crown Perth’s Barry Felstead. of medicine and pharmacology Apples are the world’s second age Australians to eat plenty of earlier in the year. Above: Pauline Barratt. 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