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SUPPORTING SENIORS’ RECREATION The unique and colourful Shen Yun returns to the Regal Theatre in February with a new show COUNCIL OF WA (INC) THROUGH the universal language of music feeling like a better human being for hav- jko said the show has transcended the tech- Established 1991 Celebrating 27 years in 2018 and dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous ing experienced this magni cent event: “It nique… it takes years of training, a sense of tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient leg- speaks not only to my intellect, but it speaks con dence in themselves, and humility to- ends, and modern heroic tales, taking the to my heart. It was a complete edifying ex- wards their craft. audience on a journey through 5,000 years perience of the human spirit.” World-renowned soprano Alexandra of Chinese culture. Its stunning beauty and Former ballerina from the Moscow Ballet Marc was very impressed with the sopra- tremendous energy leave audiences uplift- Valentina Alexis was amazed: “The chore- no: “I think it’s a wonderful thing. Shen Yun ed and inspired. ography is phenomenal, I think it’s the best brings this show all over the world, along A Shen Yun performance features the show that I have ever seen. The best. Even with the message they tell beautifully.” world’s foremost classically trained danc- the backgrounds, the dancing, the chore- Don’t miss the opportunity to travel back ers, a unique orchestra blending east and ography and the music, the singing - ev- to the magical world of ancient China. Expe- west and dazzling animated backdrops — erything. I am very, very lucky to see this rience a lost culture through the breathtak- together creating one spectacular perfor- amazing and fabulous performance, and I ing art of classical Chinese dance, and see mance. couldn’t have imagined it would be like this.” legends come to life. Over 65 main meal choices. People around the world have raved Author and professor at University of Ot- Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the Special dietary meals available about the show. Now it returns to Perth for tawa Dr Cyril Dabydeen said: “Usually we performing arts to make this possible, with including puree meals. another season at the Regal Theatre in Feb- hear about song and dance multicultural- a unique blend of colorful costuming, high- No contracts. ruary to thrill audiences again. ism, but it’s not very deep and profound. tech backdrops, and live orchestra. Be pre- Academy Award-winning actress Cate But here tonight it was the most extraordi- pared for a theatre experience like no other. Meals from $7.95 Blanchett said It was an extraordinary expe- nary cultural show I’ve ever seen and expe- Shen Yun performs at the Regal Theatre, ;ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐĂƉƉůLJͿ rience… the level of skill, but also the power rienced … The sense of divinity, spirituality, 474 Hay Street, Subiaco from 19-23 Febru- Delivered to your door of the archetypes and the narratives were and good values - those things for me were ary. Ticket prices: from $110 to $200. (Chil- startling. And of course it was exquisitely very transcendental, very inspirational… It dren under  ve are not admitted). Call Today beautiful. transported me back in time, in a sense of a Ticketek 1300 795 012/ Presenter Help- (08) 9378 2544 Former senior manager of classical beautiful, wonderful, quintessential Chinese line 0477 280 668. culture.” Online booking: Ticketek.com.au www.homechef.com.au awards for the Grammy Awards, Omega

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Home Care | Retirement Villages | Serviced Apartments | Aged Care Homes HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 321 DECEMBER 2018 3 Fighting to save a celebrated artistic work at the busy Northbridge tunnel replace the work, as has been sug- ANZACs, reference to the miners for the Daily News and subsequently gested, with textured aluminium pan- who stayed in Northbridge in single the Sydney Morning Herald in Perth, els,” she said. “Reticulation installed men’s quarters, the sly grog trade, il- then the UK and Europe while living initially was modi ed but still contin- licit gambling and prostitution, as well in London in the late 60s. A highlight ued to stain the artwork. “In addition, as the in uence of the Chinese with was covering the couture collections leaching water from behind, caused eating houses, laundries and market in London, Paris, Rome and Madrid. by insuffi cient sealant on the walls, gardens. She started painting with a box of has seeped through and damaged it.” A blue-grey thread meanders oils for her 17th birthday and, apart Known for her fascinating  gura- through the artwork, symbolising the from a handful of lessons with Wim tive artwork, Joanna spent almost six Swan River. Colours used in the work Boissevain and Henry Froudist, is months carving out the  gures and are terracotta (derived from the natu- self-taught. faces of Northbridge on 255 square rally occurring product haematite), Her works are  gurative narra- metres of stone. The stirring images yellow ochre, and black and white tives which focus with humour and were based on her extensive histori- oxides. sensitivity on the everyday and the cal research at the Battye Library and In her Helena Valley studio, Joanna complexity yet simplicity of human keen observation of life in the area. unfurls the rice paper maquette of nature. Her Woman with Balls series Both sides of the tunnel entry are her artwork secured with a rolling pin uses body language and metaphors adorned with bold images that repre- which she presented to Main Roads for life and won her acclaim and a Lo- sent hundreds of years of Aboriginal WA as part of her submission. She renzo di Medici medal at the Florence and later European occupation lead- was contracted to undertake the Biennale in Italy in 2009. Joanna Lefroy Capelle in her studio ing to multiculturalism and present public art project for the Main Roads Her work is represented in pri- day arts, nightlife and dining. and Clough in late 1997. vate, public and corporate collec- by Josephine Allison rals, prompting Main Roads WA to There is an image of Fanny Balbuk, Joanna’s  rst public art commis- tions throughout Australia, and in the write to the artist saying they will be the last known full-blood Aboriginal sion was a 20-metre etched cement UK, the United States, Canada and AS motorists sweep through the Gra- replaced. in the area holding the stick she used render mural in Victoria Gardens, East Spain, the Netherlands, France and ham Farmer Freeway entrance to the Joanna is waiting on further word for digging for haematite. The  nal Perth, for the East Perth Redevelop- Greece. Northbridge tunnel each day, spare a from Main Roads WA after submit- artwork panel depicts football leg- ment Authority. The work, Regenera- Now living in Helena Valley with thought for the artist behind the evoc- ting an amended quote to her original end Graham Farmer (after whom the tion, traces the area from its earliest second husband David Cameron, ative hand-carved murals. Renowned estimate of $200,000 after being told freeway is named) handballing into Aboriginal inhabitants through to the Joanna is continually on a quest Perth artist Joanna Lefroy Capelle ex- there was no money in the budget to the tunnel. The artistic team is also arrival of Europeans, the horticultural gathering new material and inspira- ecuted the colourful narrative which restore her work. It would take at least depicted and includes Allan Dunk, and industrial phases of develop- tion for future paintings. She teaches depicts the history of Northbridge 10 eight-hour night shifts every eight his son Linton and Joanna’s able as- ment to the current regeneration. children and adults in her studio and down the years. weeks when the tunnel is closed for sistant sculptor David Brazier. Joanna Lefroy grew up on a farm takes part in a weekly  gurative art But the future of her work is under maintenance, working with her origi- The scene of the early history of in northern WA. On leaving school workshop under the Bassendean Li- threat because almost two decades nal master plasterer Allan Dunk and Northbridge has been set with im- she joined WA Newspapers as their brary. She has also turned her hand of dripping bore water combined with three artist’s assistants. ages of early Aboriginal education  rst female cadet artist. 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Postal Address: PO Box 1042 IN the November issue of the ments, other bills and making I think Mr Fielder and Dr Deb- West Leederville Columnists Colin Barlow Have a Go News Frank Smith re- sure the pet has food, leaves bie Faulkner of the University WA 6901 Jon Lewis ported Jeff Fielder talking about the person with very little money of Adelaide need to expand the Tel: (08) 9227 8283 Karen Majer the problems faced by seniors/ to buy themselves proper food. study they are doing on seniors Fax: (08) 9227 8293 Tahlia Merigan pensioners due to rents they That is food other than, say, two who are doing it tough to include Mike Roennfeldt have to pay for housing and how minute noodles or cans of spa- people who are doing it tough on Editor Jennifer Merigan Hugh Rogers more and more people are retir- ghetti or baked beans. I mean the age pension and those who /Travel Editor ing although still having a mort- fresh fruit, vegetables, meat,  sh are doing it tough if they are self- Contributors Noelene Swain gage, who then have to sell up and so on. funded and therefore not receiv- Please address all correspondence to the Editor Vince Garreffa and try to rent a home. As Mr Fielder mentioned many ing the age pension. Email the editor/travel editor: The editors of the paper know renters in  nancial diffi culty are Those of us in these groups [email protected] Production/Graphic Artist full well how often I comment on women. do not always get considered, Email to production: Suyin Boehm those seniors/pensioners who I am paying more than I need particularly if we do not belong [email protected] are still in their own house, still off of my mortgage because al- to seniors organisations such as paying off a mortgage. Some though the great institution I am Council on the Ageing or self- Website: www.haveagonews.com.au Advertising sales: may be like me and still go out with (Keystart) is very good, I am funded retiree. Direct Line: (08) 9227 8283 Founded by Judith Treby (Dec) and Email: [email protected] and still have a pet rather than a young 71 and want to pay the Quentin Smythe sit and stagnate and end up with mortgage off by the time I am 75. Mrs Margaret Ryan mental health issues. I also pay more to provide a buff er Ballajura Printers Fairfax Features Manager Tammy Scott Assistant Editor Tahlia Merigan Sales Account Manager Dear Editor, never that in my household, they years ago, from curtains that I Deb Smith I HAD a little chuckle when I morphed into bin liners, freezer used to wrap household items 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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That was 28 years or names or publication titles, unfair competition or trade practices, royalties or violations of rights of privacy and WARRANT that the material complies sue, about re-using instead of only ever discarded (carefully ago – and the fabric – carefully with all relevant laws and regulations and that its publication will not give rise to any rights against its servants or agents. All advertising material submitted for publication will be accepted only on the understanding that the material provided is not in contravention of any provision of the Trade Practice Act and re-cycling: he’s a man after my and properly) when they ripped stored for all those years - was Trade Descriptions and False Advertisements Act (W.A.) and the publisher may rely on that understanding. Although every care is taken the Publisher shall own heart. or fell apart. not be liable for clerical or printers’ errors or their consequences however caused and no responsibility can be accepted by the Publisher where publication still good, and  tted the bill. is delayed or prevented by factors beyond the control of the publishers. The Publisher reserves the right in its absolute discretion to alter in whole or in part I’m beginning to think I could A masterpiece was when I I’m thinking I should collate a or to withdraw from publication any advertisement. No advertisement undertaken by a client shall be reliant on supporting editorial. All editorial submis- be verging on becoming a sions shall be used at the Editor’s discretion. All editorial submissions published in this newspaper remains the property of the publishers and cannot be once attached a very short  imsy booklet of suggestions of what, reproduced without written authority. hoarder, but my daughter insists skirt, to a very short dress, which when and how to recycle dis- The editorial views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers. I’m more of an organised collec- turned it into a very wearable carded items: it might be a best tor because – you see – nothing out t, and one I have proudly seller. 1-16 Early General 36 Great Home & in my house is ever wasted. worn on many occasions. I even Index News and columns Gardening It’s amazing what one can re- made my darling granddaugh- Florence M, 17 Courses & Classes 37-39 Healthy Living use – with a little imagination. ter a shepherdess tunic for her Ferndale A single-use plastic bag was 18-20 Food & Wine Aged Care church nativity play a couple of Via email 21-27 Let’s Go Travelling 40-42 Christmas Gift Guide 28 Puzzles Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Australia are not made 43-45 Arts 29-34 Downsizing I LISTEN to Chris Ilsley and Jon Lewis on Radio 6PR I READ with inter- aware of the renewal 46 Friend to Friend 35 Let’s go Motoring est an article from the and redevelopment 47 Scene Socially and am in email contact with both, though it doesn’t always illicit a response. ABC South West WA’s program carried out Chris has ‘everything crossed’ for my husband’s Facebook page about there by the Metropoli- heritage listing Caves tan Cemeteries Board. 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I kept working for a while, however I found it increasingly diffi cult. “Neil retired aged 70 and then things got very tough for us and I knew I had no choice but to reach out for help. It was one of the hardest deci- sions, as we have never needed charity before. “The food and other things like tissues, wash- ing up detergent and toi- Left to right; Foodbank Linda and Lyne - food sourcing and distribution at Foodbank - Grandcarer Linda letries have been a huge help because in the weeks by Josephine Allison need. We are especially out next year. donated such as rice, of 50,000 meals for Food- And there is always a when you haven’t got that proud of our increased Foodbank WA has pasta, canned soup, veg- bank WA. personal story of hard- extra bit of money, you WITH Christmas looming, supply of fresh fruit and partnered with the West etables, beans and pasta Animals have not been ship and being helped by know you can still get Foodbank WA is gearing vegetables sourced this Coast Eagles for the past sauce. forgotten with Foodbank Foodbank WA. enough food to get you by up for a busy time pro- year from local growers.” six years and is proud that AGL Metres for Meals WA receiving a share of Linda says ten years until the next fortnight.” viding food to the less Despite Foodbank WA’s this year West Coast Ea- was launched in round more than 40,000 kgs of ago her life and that of her Linda is one of more fortunate, while most of best eff orts, it still needed gles premier partner AGL nine of this year’s foot- donated pet food deliv- husband Neil changed than 140 grandcarers us look forward to the fes- to purchased more than joined the  ght against ball season with Eagles ered to disadvantaged pet dramatically when they supported by Foodbank tive season. Foodbank is 500,000 kg of food to en- hunger. Thanks to AGL, mid elder Andrew Gaff owners and pets, thanks became legal guardians of WA. Western Australia’s big- sure it had the right vol- Foodbank WA will be able becoming the face of the to a partnership between their two-year-old grand- To get involved as a vol- gest food relief organisa- ume and variety of foods to purchase key staple campaign. Thanks to his animal welfare group Pe- son Blair. unteer or to donate visit tion, providing more than available in its distribution foods that are in demand running power, AGL easily tRescue, Pedigree and “When we  rst took www.foodbankwa.org.au 6.1 million meals a year centres to meet demand. year round, yet are rarely achieved its season target Woolworths. custody of him we still had or call 9258 9277. throughout WA to people Foodbank WA’s School in need. Breakfast program contin- HAGN#321-049037 Based near Perth air- ues to be in high demand, Grandparents port, Foodbank works providing more than 2.4 Christmas needed for Ten Minute with the food and grocery million serves of breakfast industry to source and to students last year, help- research project Bathroom Renovation distribute surplus and ing them arrive at school Gift Guide HAGN#321-051244 In just a few minutes, a Bidet toilet donated product. It also ready to learn. The pro- See pages Why should you be apart of this important research? seat can be fitted to your existing works with industry and gram started in 2001, with • We would love your help to create a really big picture of grandparent carers toilet that will wash and dry you government on innovative 17 schools registering. • Your opinions will help us to improve the experiences you face everyday without the need of toilet paper programs to provide key More than 450 schools 40 to 42 • We are giving you an opportunity to have your voices heard pantry staples. across WA from Kalum- • We invite you to tell us about your family situation and your challenges with just he press of a button. • Share your story so you can contribute to developing better outcomes This strategy enables buru and Kununurra in z3 Warm water wash Foodbank to supply al- the north to Esperance The survey is open to all grandparent carers who have full-time most 900 community and Albany in the south z3 Warm air dryer care of their grandchildren, those with or without Family Court groups and schools with and remote schools along RECORDS & z3 Soft closing lid the provisions they need the WA-Northern Territory orders, those involved with the Department of Child Protection z3 Heated seat to  ght hunger. 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WANTED HAGN#321-049418 eating and education pro- emergency meals needed How do I participate or À nd out more? grams to build the capac- has also continued to rise. To participate, please complete the online survey at Voted Best Bidet ity of children and adults This year 876,280 meals https://tinyurl.com/grandcarer or request a hard copy. in the world to better take care of their were provided to children For more information please contact Liz Wenden, *Conditions apply 2 years in a row health and wellbeing. with no lunch packed and Senior Research Of¿ cer, ECU on 6304 2227 or Denise Gray, Foodbank CEO Greg no means to buy food for Project Of¿ cer, Wanslea on 9245 2441. CALL WA’S NUMBER ONE Hebble says Foodbank themselves. Single items or This research has been approved by the Edith Cowan University Human Research Ethics committee. BIDET SUPPLIER TODAY ON WA this year provided the A quali ed team of nu- complete collections. biggest number of meals tritionists and dietitians PLUS memorabilia 08 6315 4252 Quote for Discount in any given year in its 24- deliver evidence-based Ring PAUL anytime on thebidetshop.com.au 812GO year history. healthy eating and edu- * “Of major concern is cation programs through- 0417 974 914 Funding Options Available the growing demand for out the state and achieve hunger relief that exists positive health outcomes in regional WA, with 57 for adults and children per cent of the food being alike, thanks to continued distributed to those living funding from the Depart- in Albany, Bunbury, Ger- ment of Health, Depart-

aldton, Kalgoorlie, Peel ment of Education, BHP ✁ and surrounding commu- and Healthway. nities,” he said. “Demand “We have identi ed a for our services has con- need to provide food to tinued to grow with more the Pilbara and Kimberley West Australians seeking regions and we are cur- support from our char- rently seeking support to ity partners each month, service both regions,” Mr more than a third of whom Hebble said. “We have are children. also realised that trans- “Also, our Rumbling port can be a barrier for Tummies research report many people living in the also revealed one in  ve metropolitan area, so we

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At  rst I was in a doors were installed but cannot say if Department of Human Services You can  nd out more informa- tions, especially don’t give out wheelchair, then graduated to crutches. the door closers were removed or made tion about reporting and payment personal information or make I am currently using a walking stick while more user-friendly. WITH the holiday period fast ap- dates on our website, just visit hu- payments. my leg recovers. It has become a lesson Architects and building regulations proaching, we want to advise you manservices.gov.au/holidays. You can  nd information on our in what physically disabled people put should give more consideration to dis- up with as they try to live a normal life. abled persons access to toilets. This is that reporting and payment dates It’s also a timely reminder to website about what to do if you Using a public toilet became a frus- nothing new. The old Fremantle Hospital may change when we close for protect yourself from opportunis- think you’ve received a scam here trating adventure. My husband was provides a  ne example of what is pos- public holidays. tic scammers during the festive – humanservices.gov.au/scams. forced to help me access unisex/dis- sible. Some toilets there have sliding Centrelink service centres season. Be especially aware of If you have given out personal abled toilets in a new movie theatre, doors with lighter doors and no closers. and phone lines will be closed scammers pretending to be from information to a scammer pre- shopping centre, casino and even Fiona These toilets are usable by a person on on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, the Department of Human Ser- tending to be us, you should im- Stanley Hospital. We found it was im- their own. Thursday 27 December and New vices. mediately call our Scams and possible for someone alone to access I dread to think what we would have most disabled toilets. done if my husband could not have Year’s Day. There are many diff erent types Identity Theft Helpdesk.The help- Many doors are very heavy, and if helped me. I have great admiration If you have to report your in- of scams. You may receive emails, desk is open Monday to Friday that was not enough, they also have au- for the singles who face these access come for a Centrelink payment phone calls, and SMS messages 8am to 5pm on 1800 941 126 and tomatic door closers that push against problems every day. We wondered how on one of these days, we’ll let you which can look and sound very you can  nd more information on the person trying to get in or out. I could many would need to rely on a cleaner, or know how your reporting or pay- convincing. They may try to get our website here. not open the doors by myself. 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A church leader told Christmas and full of good Santa Claus and follow- Religion played a role at ted to attend both sides I hate Christmas.” me: “Christmas is a time and genuine goodwill, will ers in draped in furs – was that time of the year too. of their families’ celebra- Grumbling is one thing to re-centre ourselves. It be heard cheerfully chirp- never the Aussie way. For regular church- tions,  lling-up with food and we can’t turn back is a time that gives us new ing ‘happy holiday’. But it was fun, Chris- goers, the meaning was and drinks at one before the wheel. Kids still love hope in bleak times and Christmas has served tians adapted, kids rev- deeper; spirituality at its heading to the other. Hey Chrissy and Christians still most importantly it is a a wonderful purpose eled in it, families got to- height, newcomers joining it’s Christmas. Have more follow their practices. time to remember Christ’s bringing people together, gether. We came up with them in their pews. pudding, have another The question is: What birth.” religious and non-reli- our own Christmas cards, Time has taken its toll; drink before you head out do we want Christmas to Gift-giving, of course, gious. Now, a spreading adorned with gum trees, blatant commercialism on the road. be? had its meaningful origins. movement wants to bring beaches and Santa in has exploded – Christmas I quote Sesame Street’s Remember, Christmas It had religious signi - people together by avoid- board shorts. by Lee Tate decorations appear ridic- Oscar the Grouch who was a religious holiday cance, a gesture to remind ing the very concept of We still ate hot, wintery ulously early in the stores sang: celebrated by Christians people of the gifts brought Christmas and therefore meals in the European MERRY Christmas, or and streets. “I can’t think of anything to honor the birth of Jesus to baby Jesus by the three not off ending them. tradition and Christians to be politically-correct, Houses compete for that’s dumber Christ around 2,000 years kings. Christmas in developed prayed. We felt it was Happy Holiday. But what’s the most Chrissy lights To be a grouch, Christ- ago. “But with the industrial countries has become the good for us. to become of Christmas? they can swamp their mas is a bummer! Christmas wasn’t cele- revolution came advertis- season of excess while Perhaps the  rst step Seriously, Christmas is properties with. Gifts have Beaming faces every- brated by early Christians ing which led to Christmas undeveloped countries try would be to sacri ce not what it was, religious become a joke, mostly where, happiness is in the until the third century. being the pro t making to feed their starving mil- some of our season’s ex- or otherwise. unrelated to the spirit of air. Before 25 December was holiday it is today,” said lions. cesses to the needy in What do you want Christmas and costing I’m telling you, it isn’t established as Christmas one critic. It’s gone so far now hospitals, aged-care fa- Christmas to be? hundreds of dollars in fair! Day, there was contention To pour more fuel on that it makes many of us cilities and homes. And For many of us grow- some cases. I hate Christmas! among early Christians on the modern Christmas wonder, what do we want celebrate in true spirit. ing-up, Chrissy was the Restaurants and ven- ...Christmas Day is al- what day Jesus was born. bon re, Christmas is be- Christmas to be? What do you want supreme event for its ues are packed with fun- most here It was chosen because ing shunned in parts of the The Christmas spirit of Christmas to be? Email: family-togetherness, its seekers, many seeking to When it’s over, then the date corresponded world for fear of off ending the northern hemisphere [email protected]. gifts, its food and sweets see how much food and I cheer with a number of existing non-Christians. – the image of Christmas au. Have a Go News contributor Vince Garreffa honoured with top seniors award a gala ceremony at the mote personal resilience. remarkable and set a thoughtful approach to Hilton Hotel on 17 No- The WA Seniors wonderful example of helping dementia suf- vember – the culmina- Awards 2018 are pre- the value helping others ferers and their families tion of WA Seniors Week sented by the Council can bring to the com- sets a wonderful exam- 2018 – to honour the im- on the Ageing (WA) in munity, and indeed the ple for other businesses. portant contributions of partnership with the Mc- individual. “I would hope their seniors and those dedi- Gowan Government and “Grant Westthorp’s win inspirers others to cated to the causes of proudly sponsored by eff orts in pushing men think about services seniors. Juniper and Have a Go to engage more closely they could provide in this Mr Garreff a now dedi- News. 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These I had seen choose the best path. I believe it can apply to Each time you or I many times before. Then Sadly hindsight only everything and anything. face a decision this I became involved with a ever arrives after the Five years is a long time quote can help. For ex- longer quote. A fascinat- event. Even instant hind- and yet not so long that it ample, do I tell a friend ing quote that concluded sight can still be far too seems unimaginable and the truth or what they the bio of a personal late. This quote elimi- impossible. Frankly, the want to hear? Just look by Jon Lewis trainer there named nates the late and pro- way the years seem to be forward  ve years then Ayden. It read simply: vides us with the nearest racing by it could almost look back. What would THERE I was at the “If you look back in  ve thing there is to hindsight. be perceived as I would you tell them? It provides gym feeling tired. I had years from now, will you Simply with imagination, see next week or even a beautiful perspective enjoyed a great radio be happy with what you just look to the future and tomorrow. that only time and dis- show on 6PR after mid- have achieved?” then look back. Easy… What if I applied it to tance can deliver. night, and as I often do, I love this quote. Thank simple… clear. study? What have I nev- The best part, and yes I found myself unwinding you Ayden. I had a go... my  ve er been able to do and there is one, it is all done at the local gym. Looking What’s more, these years into the future Jon might like to do? Surely in a moment. around, somewhat in a words reacted with me was shaking his head at over  ve years I could This quote even gets daze, catching my breath increasingly each time I my self-satisfying wish accomplish almost any- me out of bed, and into before I exercised some re-read it. to go easy that morning thing? A language, a bed too, when I am more, a sign presented I continued to move and go home. degree, a bank balance, pointlessly battling on. itself to me. through my various ex- I decided to satisfy my a wonderful holiday ex- I see Ayden’s quote as Often at gyms they ercises as I conceded future self and went a perience, perhaps a lost a gift. know you will feel tired more ways to compre- little harder and stayed friendship? These things Merry Christmas from Left; Jon Lewis and his wife Gloria Right; Jon Lewis and a little lost. Anticipat- hend what I had read. a little longer. Strangely I do not have to be rushed, Gloria and me. The short answer is always the best answer... by Rick Steele from Edinburgh. Just that I worked with was fun. 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I Helpline 1800 858 858 I gamblinghelponline.org.au 12 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 321 DECEMBER 2018 The great tradition at Christmas - it is better to give than receive the fact that gift giving is best relate to our loved Christmas, don’t focus on periences. Reminisce us. For people with de- those you love, and es- one of the great Christmas one whose cognitive im- information or facts that about times shared. We mentia, it is a special gift. pecially to those living traditions, one of the key pairment now impacts they may not be able to do that with everyone You have supported their with dementia. It will bring ways we celebrate those on their ability to relate. store or access. Focus on at Christmas – we laugh recollection, shared in the sparkle to their Christmas we love at this festive time. How can our exchange sharing at an emotional about the Christmas moment of its remember- and yours. It is at this time we are re- be positive, affi rming the level. Do less, and be camping trip that went ing and joined with them I wish everyone a minded of the old proverb value of our relationship? more. Be present in the wrong, the time the dog in a relationship that en- Christmas full of love, that it is better to give than How can we be with them moment,  nd where they ate from the Christmas ables them to feel the joy laughter and joyful memo- to receive. and be con dent that we are in time and share that table while grandma was of being connected and ries. Christmas can also be have given a gift of value memory. Don’t feel pres-  nishing serving up, we remembering something If you need to talk about Rhonda Parker a time where people feel to them? sured to  ll your connect look at photos of the chil- familiar that is treasured. a loved one with demen- disconnected, lonely and This Christmas, I want time with language. Just dren as babies and won- What a gift to give. tia, or how you can help by Rhonda Parker, isolated. What gift is of to give you some tips on be. Time is the most won- der at where the years I always feel privileged care, please call Alzheim- CEO Alzheimer’s WA value to these individuals? how you can give any or derful gift of all. went. All of these activities to be able to give the gift er’s WA on 1300 66 77 88. I’d like to throw out my all of the following gifts Connect: The second have visual, auditory or of supporting a person Note: In last month’s THERE is much discus- usual Christmas challenge to any of those you love, great gift is to connect emotional cues that sup- with dementia to feel val- article it was incorrectly sion in the community – to you, and ask you to especially those with de- with your loved one with port a person with short ued, connected to their reported that one of our and in my family – about consider the gifts you can mentia. dementia. Christmas is term memory loss to ac- memories and life experi- advocates Clare Duggan the commercialisation of give that are entirely sus- Time: A person with full of nostalgia and sen- cess their memories of ences and more impor- went overseas when her Christmas. Some worry tainable and bank account dementia may not always sory cues that assist the treasured times. You can tantly connected to those husband was unwell. This that Christmas draws you friendly. While these gifts remember what you have memory or reminiscence facilitate this precious around them. It is one of is incorrect; her husband into its vortex and you end have value and meaning said, but they will always of the person with demen- connect. It is a great gift the most treasured parts Ross Bradshaw was in up spending far more that for everyone, they have remember how you made tia – the smell of Christ- to give. of my role at Alzheimer’s fact in good health and you planned. Others worry special meaning for those them feel. Time spent with mas dinner, the sound Joy: When you con- WA. At Christmas, you Clare was very apprehen- that the oversupply of gifts living with dementia. a person with dementia of Bing Crosby singing nect with another human can give these gifts. You sive about leaving him simply contributes to un- We often feel chal- is never wasted. This is I’m Dreaming of a White being and share a mo- will experience the truth for an extended period sustainability and land ll. lenged by our loved ones never more so than at Christmas, the sight of the ment where you are both that giving is the best re- of time. We apologise to These are not easy con- with dementia at Christ- Christmas. Christmas tree. joined by the memory or ward of all. Clare and Ross and their siderations, as they are mas. How should we When you spend time Connect through experience, joy will result. Give the gifts of time, family for the distress this usually weighed against spend time? How can we with your loved one this shared memories or ex- It is the same for all of connection and joy to inconsistency caused. U3A celebrates Seniors Week with a fun concert Coping with the festive season treated to a range of old time rock and roll, jazz, Latin and country mu- sic. Many in the audience sang along and clapped in time. Half way through the performance there was a 30-minute interval for CHRISTMAS is a time for hard for people living tives at a function it may an afternoon tea consist- family, giving, celebrating with diabetes who need be worth taking a share ing of sweet and savoury and, of course, eating. to exercise all year round platter or healthy snacks snacks accompanied by It’s no secret that the and conscious of what like fruit, or eating be- tea, coff ee and jugs of extra social events in the they are eating. forehand,” Carly recom- iced orange juice and iced calendar can lead to eat- Carly Luff , creden- mends. THE HAZE concert pre- Church in the City as part The concert was a water with plenty for all. ing more and indulging tialled diabetes educator Dealing with exercise sented by U3A (University of Seniors Week on Sat- great success with the Following the break the in food we don’t need at Diabetes WA, gives It’s important to keep of the Third Age) in Perth urday 17 November at hall full of a very enthusi- 150 strong audience again every day. Whether it be her advice on navigating physically active during was held at the Uniting 1pm. astic audience who were settled back to enjoy the the traditional Christmas the end of year festivities. the Christmas season. music and memories. The roast dinner, seafood Dealing with diet We know that 30 min-

HAGN#321-049186 band took several en- barbecue feasts, tasty “Many of the party utes of regular exercise cores and the concert canapes at the work foods we see around per day can lower insulin  nally came to an end at Christmas party or nan’s Christmas time can be resistance in people liv- 3.30 pm. famous tri e made just high in sugar, saturated ing with type 2 diabetes. U3A are hoping to make this an annual Seniors once a year – the silly fats and salt,” says Carly. Not only are you possibly Week event. season is full of opportu- “These foods can con- consuming extra calo- Thank you to the U3A nities to eat, drink and be tribute not only to high ries, but it is important to and The Haze Band for merry and indulge in our blood glucose levels but keep exercise habits go- a marvellous trip down favourite treats. to weight gain and high ing. You don’t want to fall memory lane. This can be particularly cholesterol.” off the bandwagon and It is important to con- still be out of routine in sider how to balance February. eating and drinking well Carly suggests incor- SLIDING DOORS WA during this time of year. porating exercise in your This may be by planning social events. SLIDING DOOR REPAIRS ahead of time, consider- “Maybe plan a pre- We offer two storey lifts that are affordable, purposed • Door rollers replaced ing your goals or diabe- Christmas catch up walk designed for ¿ tting into new and established homes. • Flyscreens repaired or replaced tes management plans with a friend or have a They are electric, surprisingly compact and can be custom built to ¿ t • Worn out tracks replaced and working out what is game of backyard cricket into the most amazing spaces with no lift shaft. • Window rollers replaced suitable for you. After all after Christmas lunch.” It’s a great alternative to a stair rider, with wheelchair and walker friendly models available. everyone is diff erent. It Dealing with It’s GST free for those unable to climb stairs due to health issues. • Wardrobe rollers replaced may be worth consider- judgements This lift is designed by an Australian, made in Australia for Australians. ing which days you will During this time of year, Showroom: InterÀ oor Access (WA distributor) 0417 992 300 have treats and which there people may ques- HAGN#321-051188 15 Resource Way, Malaga (by appointment) Pensioner discounts days you will stick to tion your food choices healthy eating. without knowledge. The Tel: 9276 6060 or 0412 196 372 Leone Pearson CURRENT POLICE CLEARANCE Email: leonep@interÀ ooraccess.com.au “If you know there ‘are you sure you should www.residentiallift.com.au e email: [email protected] won’t be healthy alterna- have that?’ and ‘aren’t you diabetic?’ judge- HAGN#321-051072

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Call 1300 001 880 or visit diabeteswa.com.au 14 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 321 DECEMBER 2018 TV Talk with Lee Tate - Everyone’s favourite English Doctor… the grumpy Doc Martin stant plot surprises, puts Isaac, Cornwall, whose The press reported that ish, comments,” says the both in private and in having Badly and has nar- the series in the rari ed coastal, rolling-hills-beau- the series would end after show’s blurb. public gatherings.” rated TV documentaries air of television programs ty has understandably Series 9 in 2019 but Mar- “They perceive him Consistent comedy be- on islands and animals. that survive repeats. Ded- attracted hordes of the tin Clunes clari ed that to be hot-tempered and ing the great challenge for He also voiced Kipper the icated fans around the show’s fans. it had only been com- lacking in a bedside man- TV writers and producers, Dog in an animated se- world have also turned to (Most interior scenes missioned that far, giving ner, whereas he feels he is Doc Martin comes as a ries, Kipper. video stores to rent entire were shot in a converted hope of more to come. performing his duties in a tonic. Clunes wed actress series. local barn). Dubbed ‘Doc Martin’ professional and by-the- In 2004 Doc Martin Lucy Aston but they di- For the uninitiated, The series aired from by the locals, the central book manner, not wasting won the British Com- vorced after seven years Clunes plays grumpy 2004 and streamed in character is Dr Martin El- time chatting. edy Award for Best TV and he married future Doc medic Doc Martin – a GP the US and Canada. An lingham. He is deliciously “Ellingham is very Comedy Drama and was Martin producer Philippa I SALUTE Martin Clunes with a brusque bedside American TV remake was politically-incorrect and deadpan and dresses nominated as Best New Braithwaite. aka Doc Martin. Standing manner, joined by a cast promptly planned, Notro described as grouchy, formally in a business suit TV Comedy. Clunes won They have a daughter, the test of time on televi- of oddball characters in Films produced a Spanish pugnacious, and lacking and tie, regardless of the the Best TV Comedy Ac- Emily, and live in Dorset sion is no mean feat. an idyllic hamlet in Corn- version (Doctor Mateo), social skills despite his weather or the occasion, tor award, primarily for his where they run a farm with Aussie viewers have wall. Germany released Doktor medical excellence. and he never takes off his portrayal of Doc Martin. heavy horses. (Clunes embraced Doc Martin re- The comedy, created Martin while the French, “His direct, emotionless jacket, even when deliver- Clunes, 57, was became president of the peats on 7TWO after the by Dominic Minghella, is Dutch and Czechs pro- manner off ends many ing babies. gonged with an OBE in British Horse Society). series ran successfully on set in the  ctional sea- duced their own versions. of the villagers, made “He does not smoke 2015 for services to dra- The last we heard, the ABC. side village of Portwenn Watched by millions in worse by his invariably and has no hesitation in ma, charity and the com- Clunes was saddling-up The quality of the scripts and  lmed on location in Britain, Doc Martin was unpleasant responses to pointing out the risks of munity in Dorset. for more appearances as and the actors, with con- the English village of Port constant tabloid fodder. their ignorant, often fool- unhealthy behaviours, He shone in Men Be- Doc Martin. Bring it on. Finding gratitude in small things Behind-the-scenes tour at Perth Concert Hall

two conditions better or loneliness, it can be constructs of our culture, PERTH Concert Hall conducts regular backstage tours of the venue, including than most is Kym Walker. deeply distressing. that we have good rea- visits backstage, on stage, into the dressing rooms and behind the organ. Among many hats she Kym feels that getting son to be grateful for. Tours will be held on Mondays on the following dates 21 January, 4 February, wears, Kym is a funeral in touch with our grief is “There was a  ne misty 11 February and 18 February, 2019. celebrant. She was pro- a fundamental need. rain in the forest this Each session runs for about 30 minutes and tours will run at 9.30am, 10.15am foundly moved by the “I need to experience morning. The air was so and 11.15am. performance. it. It informs my heart to pure and sweet. I felt my Entry is by gold coin donation. “The lyrics were some- be a real part of the com- heart would burst. Grati- To book, just email [email protected] stating what day and time times dark but at the munity. Each of us has tude is purer if it comes you would like to attend. Groups are welcome by previous arrangement. same time I felt joyous,” our shadow, our loneli- from nature, from music, she told me. “He touches ness, but it’s not who we dance; simple things.” by Karen Majer a facet of so many Aus- are,” she said. “There are I agree. An excited tralian lives. It’s about other parts of us that are greeting from my dog, a MICHAEL Leunig, poet, living in relative privilege healthy and joyous.” warm hug and glorious philosopher and car- but also being brave As Leunig says in his fruit tree blossom with its Beach exercise program in Peel toonist, has a great deal enough to confront poem When the Heart: promise of abundance, REGISTRATIONS for the Seniors Rec- Thursday 3 January and then Tuesday 8 to say about both the grief.” ‘Let the wind from the are some of the things reation Council of WA Inc. Peel Branch and Thursday 10 January onwards be- lighter and darker sides The Christmas season good old sea blow in to that  ll my cup. Double Dip Saltwater Aerobic Exercise tween the hours of 8 and 9am. Lifeguards of the human spirit. His can be a daunting time bathe the wound with I wish all Have a Go Program will be held on Tuesday 11 De- will be in attendance. recent Perth concert, in of year for many people, salt’. News’ readers a healthy cember and Thursday 13 December from Registration forms must be  lled in and partnership with the WA watching media depic- We each have our own and happy festive sea- 8.30am to 9.30am both days at Mandurah will be available on the registration days. Symphony Orchestra tions of the ‘perfect’ version of the wind from son, wind from a salty Town Beach Reserve in the Marina com- Cost of registration is $30 per person for and singer Katie Noon- family unwrapping ex- the salty sea. I asked sea, and small joys wher- plex (next to Seashells). the three month program. an, was called Gratitude pensive presents under a Kym what she feels grati- ever you  nd them. This program is open to seniors aged Bring your own pool noodle, beach tow- and Grief after one of his fairy-tale Christmas tree. tude for. When the heart and from 50 years who reside in the Peel Re- el, water and sun screen. iconic poems. For most of us, that’s far “Simple things,” she other poems: www. gion. The program will run every Tues- Enquiries to Peel branch SRC president Someone who per- from the realty. For some said. “It’s not so much leunig.com.au/works/ day and Thursday during January, Febru- Jan McGlinn on 9535 4749 or 0427 088 haps understands those folk experiencing loss the big blessings, the poems ary and March 2019, commencing from 615 or email [email protected]

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Leaving a bequest for The Salvation Army can change someone’s life. It can give a victim of family violence a new beginning, put a roof over the head of a homeless family, or provide much needed assistance to the disadvantaged. To fi nd out more, please call us on 1800 337 082. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 321 DECEMBER 2018 17 Seniors Recreation Council Jottings

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by Nadine Georgiades, Many swimmers swam the Lake Project Coordinator Swim for the  rst time. They cited the – Masters Swimming WA reasonable entry prices and the com- Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event munity feeling about the WOWSwims The major event of WA Seniors Week 2018 was MASTERS Swimming WA’s new com- events as highlights of the event. held on Wednesday 14 November in the grounds munity swim series for all has had held As the year draws to a close, it’s a of Burswood Park. The theme “Age is No Barri- its  rst event of the season. The Lake chance to thank all our wonderful mem- er” was embraced by thousands of seniors who Swim, at Lake Leschenaultia in the hills, bers, volunteers, coaches and offi cials came along and participated in activities and had record attendance even given the who make Masters Swimming what it visiting many sites, enjoying everything that was unseasonal weather. is today. on offer. Masters Swimming WA’s Executive You don’t have to be a good swim- The amazing Have a Go Day team mainly Offi cer, Sophie Row, said: “It was fan- mer, just over the age of 18. Masters is made up of volunteers who work tirelessly for 12 all about participation and swimming months and spend three, 12-hour days putting to- tastic to see swimmers of all ages and gether the event. abilities have a swim. with like minded people who love to SRCWA would like to pay tribute to their dedica- “People recovering from health is- have fun in the pool and out. To kick- tion on behalf of the many people who attended. sues,  rst time open water swimmers start your New Year’s resolution and to The coordinating committee organise the layout, and swimmers had a go at the 400m swim regularly to improve  tness and transport, shuttle buses and parking, coordinate try-it distance and to see their faces your general wellbeing in 2019, visit our different areas around the grounds, manage the once the crossed the  nish line was so website to  nd your nearest club www. set up and pack down and so many other jobs it rewarding.” mswa.asn.au. would be impossible to list them all. We would also like to thank the many volunteers including people from SRCWA, Sport and Recre- ation WA, Have a Go News, SRCWA branches and the general public who kindly assisted with The winds of spring challenge paddlers on the river the many jobs it takes to produce such a large fore dividing into our two into the Swan River past reloading our kayaks onto live in our wonderful small event. groups of leisurelies and Point Heathcote, skirting cars, a rest was most wel- city which enables us to The ofÀ cial welcome was emceed by Simon mainstreamers. With a Waylen Bay, the main- come in the form of en- travel easily from north to Beaumont from Radio 6PR and it was a pleasure light to moderate SSW streamers pressed on joying lunch amongst the south and reverse to en- to have the Hon Mick Murray MLA, welcome ev- breeze at their tail, the 12 with vigour to Point Dun- most convivial of compa- joy our rivers. eryone to the event. mainstreamers headed das while the leisurelies ny and in a most delightful We have a few places Mort Hansen welcomed everyone to country off downstream toward took the shorter course setting. available for 2019, if you and followed with a moving piece on the didgeri- Canning Bridge, behind direct to Jeff Joseph Re- Today’s paddle clocked are interested in in the op- doo. The WA Police Pipe Band played the Nation- the leader with the tail end serve, to rendezvous with the leisurelies at 10 km portunity to join the Over al Anthem and at the conclusion of the formalities Charlie taking care of the the returning mainstream- and the Mainstreamers a Fifty-Five Canoe Club the band escorted the Over Fifty Five Walking As- by Ken Westover rear paddlers. ers for morning tea. bit more. Yet another very please call president Iris sociation, The Heart Foundation walkers and oth- The leisurelies allowed With batteries re- pleasant paddle in our Mickiewicz on 0438 926 er participants to kick off the ofÀ cial Have a Go WITH the winter chills the mainstreamers a head charged by their refresh- own patch of paradise. 578 or secretary Ken Day walk through the grounds. and inclement weather start, they then followed ments, the  eets headed We are indeed blessed to Westover on 9447 5624. This year visitors were encouraged to have a go at activities on the day and they took these behind us, a large group suit at a more reasonable back up the Swan, with a up with gusto. From having a photo taken with the of paddlers turned up at pace. Under the bridge delightful tail wind raising 2018 AFL Premiership Cup at the West Coast Ea- Deep Water Point to en- and under the watchful only smallish waves to joy the camaraderie, the gle’s stand, to enjoying a silent disco, canoeing on eyes of one of our former carry the  eet back home. Want to exercise yourur the river, riding on a Cycling without Age Trishaw, ambience and the gentle paddlers high up in their But once we were around or not so gentle exercise body and your brainn trying laser pistol shooting, pole walking, reaching Raffl es Apartment. The the South of Perth Yacht new heights on the climbing wall, and trying walk- on off er.  eets forged on at their re- Club the tables were We had 24 paddlers with fun and music?? ing football – across the oval people were proving spective paces, past Cof- turned and a moderate to that age is no barrier. and their supporters fee Point and the South of strong headwind gave the Try modern square dancing ready for action. All were People tried petanque, disc golf, metal detect- Perth Yacht Club, where two  eets the necessary ing, square dancing, ballroom dancing, Mor- welcomed by the club the Duyfken was found bout of exercise so vital to - It’s easy and fun - ‘have a go!’ president. Members ris dancing, tap dancing, line dancing, Tai Chi, tethered to the wharf un- longevity. To ¿ nd out more about classes breathing exercises, cooking demonstrations and listened intently to the der going maintenance. Back at Deep Water brie ng for the day, be- phone Steve 0419 900 441 much more. Everyone was treated to free tea, Around the corner and Point, after tending to and HAGN#321-051172 coffee and bottled water at the hospitality tents or 1800 643 277 assisted by a large team of volunteers and com- www.squaredance.org.au pliments of Have a Go News. Staying sharp and improving health There was a wide variety of information and dis- “Square dancing is fun and friendship set to music” play stalls for everyone to look at including clubs/ THE Stay Sharp program has been run- in a friendly and warm atmosphere. It groups, MG Car Club, Classic Speedway, antique ning for several years and off ers partic- provides excellent improvements in ® bikes, collectable displays, gemstone displays ipants the opportunity to sharpen their physical and cognitive health for partic- Zumba Gold many of the sites provided information and give- minds and their bodies. ipants. AND LINE DANCING aways. Health checks were also available at dif- Have a Go News has visited several ferent locations around the grounds. Targeted at people aged 55 and over, The entertainment/activity this year was em- it’s an opportunity to introduce people to times over the last year and many par- Low Impact, suitable for Beginners and Seniors ceed by Jim Drysdale and provided by the WA the basics of eccentric exercises along ticipants have talked about the great Classes Monday to Thursday Bush Poets and Yarnspinners, Phil Wilson - enter- with cognitive and memory exercises to bene ts they have felt since attending. tainer, Prime Movers, WA Police Pipe Band, Jim aid in reducing the risk of dementia and The next program will commence on Sings Country, Sarah Broome, Wayne Pride - en- Southern Suburbs: to improve overall health and well being. Thursday 31 January from 9.30am to tertainer and everyone enjoyed watching under Coordinated by Tina Schwarz, Stay 12noon. Gosnells shade in front of the stage whilst they relaxed after Sharp utilises research from ECU It is held at Perth and Tattersall’s Maddington visiting sites and having a go at activities. School of Medical and Health Sciences. Bowling Club where parking is easy. The Rossmoyne MAJOR PRIZE DRAW WINNERS: This includes Professor Ken Nosaka’s cost is a very aff ordable $80 for the eight Southern River 1st Prize donated by Crown Perth - $2,000 Crown eccentric exercise program along with week program. HAGN#321-051022 Towers Experience: C.Vanderstroom Dr Jenny Brockis’ (The Brain Fitness Interested people should contact Tina 2nd Prize donated by Have a Go News and Doctor) cognitive exercises. on 6558 1833 or email info@staysharp Phone TINA 0402 314 114 www.step2it.iinet.net.au www.tina4.zumba.com Kings Tours and Travel - $500 Coles/Myer voucher: The program is run over eight weeks program.com Michael Tan 3rd Prize donated by Telstra Australia – Samsung HAGN#321-051152 Tablet and pre-paid sim card: Nell Mills 4th Prize donated by The CamÀ eld - $500 Gift Voucher: K Lovell Cake decorating classes...for Christmas 5th Prize donated by Sizzler Australia - $200 Gift Card: Lyn Bayens Congratulations to all our prize winners and thank you to the organisations who provided the Experience the fun of Boogie Beats, a specialised wonderful prizes won at this year’s event. dance program for over 50s! SRCWA wishes to express a huge thank you to Easy-to-learn dance steps | Great music all our valued sponsors and supporters that make Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event a success. Low physical impact | Lots of fun Thank you to Burswood Park Board, Lotterywest, Cost is only $8 per class! Crown Perth, Have a Go News, Dept of Local Christmas Christmas Design Kids Reindeer MONDAYS 9.30am - 10.30am Government, Sport & Cultural Industries, Dept. of Communities, LiveLighter Healthway, Channel 7, Cupcake Drip Cake Cake WEDNESDAYS 9.30am - 10.30am Channel Seven’s Home in WA, 882AM 6PR, Stu- FRIDAYS 10.30am - 11.30am 15 December 22 December 23 December dio TwentySix Photography, Telstra, The CamÀ eld, at WA Stage School - Unit 6/2 Mulgul Rd, Malaga Phoenix Insurance Brokers, Curtin Radio 100.1fm, 12.30pm-2.30pm 12.30pm-2.30pm 12.30pm-3.30pm Enrolment and more informaƟ on: Kings Tours & Travel, The Hire Guys, Scarboro Toy- Learn the techniques Break with tradition and Kids will enjoy Ph: 9249 8558 | Email: recrecepepƟ [email protected]@wastageschool.com.au ota and Sizzler. to decorate cupcakes for learn the technqiues for decorating their own Ed’s note – And thank you to Dawn and Martin beautiful Christmas gifts. making a Christmas cake Christmas reindeer cake Yates who work tirelessly and with good spirit to that everyone will enjoy. with edible accessories. make the event the success it is. Bookings are essential phone 9418 5929 For information on any of thee

HAGN#321-051207 above events please MY DELICIOUS CAKES & DECORATING contact the SRCWA 4/3 La Fayette Boulevard, Bibra Lake offi ce on 9492 9772. www.mydeliciouscakes.com.au B SRC President, Hugh Rogers 18 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 321 DECEMBER 2018 food & WINE ...eat, drink and be merry... ADVERTISING FEATURE Vince’s pork and duck rillettes Knife and fork talk with the Dining Divas onion and tarragon. which were very crispy Blitz the meat in a and very morish. The blender and rest it in chips were also beer a large bowl while still battered and very tasty. warm. Your juices should Unfortunately, the salad now have settled and was more of a garnish separated, fat on top, consisting of a very small juices on the bottom. piece of iceberg lettuce Save the fat, you will with a little coleslaw. need it. Add a little of There were two vari- the juices into the meat eties of schnitzel (Hol- bowl. Just wet the meat stien or Parmigiana) so it’s not dry. Taste the both accompanied with mix and season with salt fries and salad. Given a and pepper. When you choice of toppings for Ingredients for two for are happy with the taste the schnitzel, we chose a month or enough for a put the meat mix into Left to right; Premier Hotel’s chicken mushrooms, although small party little pots. Only  ll about schnitzel and  sh and chips fresh mushroom gravy 1kg of boneless skin- 80 per cent up and re- would have been more less pork belly (with a frigerate for two hours. by Judith Cohen interesting shops. $14 seniors meals. appetising. The salad bit of fat, not too lean) Then put half a centime- and Pat Paleeya We came to the bridge From the menu we combination of lettuce, 750g duck legs (bone in tre of warm fat on top over the Murray River chose  sh, chips and sal- tomato, cucumber and skin on and fat on) of the meat mix in the THIS month was on a and whilst checking out ad and chicken schnitzel coleslaw was fresh but 1 medium onion pot, immerse one large learning curve. We trav- the scenery we spied the with chips and salad. very small. 6 cloves or a few small leaves of elled further a eld head- pub. The Premier Hotel is The  sh was cooked Three forks 1 sprig tarragon  at leaf Italian parsley in ing to Pinjarra via public on the banks of the river to perfection, it was en- Premier Hotel, South by Vince Garreffa cracked black pepper the fat and refrigerate till transport. Easy peasy, and thinking refreshment cased in a very light beer West Highway, Pinjar- to taste needed. provided you keep your we noticed they off ered batter and the edges of ra. Phone: 9531 1212 WITH the festive season sea or lake salt to taste You’ll be the talk of eye on the Transperth approaching I thought I water the town over Christmas timetables. would share with you a Method when you serve this dish. We travelled by train Knife and fork talk ratings wonderful dish to make Dice your pork and I take this opportunity from Perth to Mandurah, which will surely impress duck into 2 cm cubes but to wish all readers a hap- picking up the Pinjarra Five forks – excellent food and service friends and family. save the bones and don’t py and safe Christmas bus outside Mandurah Four forks – overall good food and service Rillettes are a meaty discard any fat. Dice the and New Year. station. The whole jour- Three forks – reasonably good food and service but could make spread to serve on bread onion, now put all the If you would like my ney was a relaxing one some improvements or biscuits, a bit like a ingredients, including Christmas turkey and and half hours, followed Two forks – food and service needs improvement spreadable terrine. Great bones, into a casserole ham recipes visit the by a pleasant amble to serve anytime. It keeps pot with one litre of water. Have a Go News website past and into some One forks – would not recommend very well in the fridge for Cover with a lid and sim- were I have uploaded about two months but mer for  ve to six hours many delicious recipes once you dig into it you until the meat disinte- – www.haveagonews. should use it all up within grates into lttle strings. com.au/category/food- a week. That’s a good Do be careful to replace and-wine/ WEEK DAY LUNCH SPECIALS reason to make it in lots any water that evapo- Vince is the proprietor of small pots instead of rates as you cook. of Mondos Butchers lo- PREMIER HOTEL IVY AND JACK one big one. It is very Check the juices and cated at 824 Beaufort (lunch 11.30am- morrish and you won’t stir at least every hour. Street, Inglewood. They $14 Senior meals $15 lunch special 2.30pm) have trouble eating it. Now strain the juice are open Tuesday to Fri- (with seniors card) Mon- Sun Mon- Sun The problem will be to (don’t throw it away) and day 8am – 6pm Saturday 11.30am-2.30pm 11.30am-3pm 305 Morrison Rd have the strength to stop allow the meat to rest, 9am to 2pm. Phone 9371 7 days 788 Hay St Perth Swan View eating it all and leave Sth. West Hwy. Pinjarra 9261 7233 9294 1922 discarding the bones, 6350 or visit www.mon BAYSWATER HOTEL some for your guests. cloves and any visible do.net.au. 9531 1212 $19.95 Seniors buff et CIVIC HOTEL FEDERAL HOTEL Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm PRINCE LANE $15 lunch special $15 lunch specials Railway Pde Bayswater $15 Daily lunch specials (incl complimentary Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm 9271 7111 356 Murray St Perth beverage) 23 William St Fremantle Letters to...Vince Garreff a 9481 3222 Mon-Fri 12pm-3.30pm 9335 1645 CHARLES HOTEL 981 Beaufort St IF YOU want a particular recipe of mine, don’t hesitate to drop me a line at $14 Senior lunch SAHARA Inglewood THE NEWPORT Have a Go News. Address your enquiry to Vince Garreff a special Middle Eastern Cuisine 9279 1011 HOTEL c/- Have a Go News PO Box 1042, West Leederville 6901, or email your Mon-Fri Meals under $20 $10 lunch special question to [email protected]. 11.30am-2.30pm 7days 10am until late SWAN VIEW TAVERN Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm Please include your phone number. Charles St Nth Perth 48 Pier St Perth Under $17 all day 2 South Tce Fremantle 9444 1051 6114 6143 specials 9335 2428 Come along to Fringe Mondays at the Inglewood night markets FRINGE acts will be seen for the  rst time at the pop- fort Street retailers will also open their doors on Mon- gling, circus act; I can make you Irish - stand-up com- ular Inglewood on Beaufort Monday Night Markets day evenings. edy; Movin’ Melvin Brown - 50s and 60s black soul from 7 January in an event called Fr’Inglewood. People will be able to see three to four acts every music plus tap and Let it go! - singalong kid’s dress Not only will the markets feature around 50-60 ven- Monday for free at 9th Avenue hub and the Inglewood ups – to name a few. dors each week in a season that will run every Mon- Town Square in front of the Inglewood Library. For more information on who is performing each day from 6pm to 9pm until 29 April. Acts such as cabaret and circus – Red Light Con - week over six weeks – keep an eye on www.facebook. As well as food trucks and stalls many of the Beau- dential; Do you SEA me? – a singalong, LED-light jug- com/InglewoodMondayNightMarkets/

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Books can be purchased from the oɉ ce Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Have a Go News is published by Concept Media – ABN 97 425 866 519 ACN 069904221 Website www.haveagonews.com.au 137 Edward Street, Perth WA 6000 Postal address: PO Box 1042, West Leederville WA 6901 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 321 DECEMBER 2018 19 food & WINE ...eat, drink and be merry... ADVERTISING FEATURE A little cherry cheer makes for delicious summer entertaining by Noelene Swain family gatherings. clean, plastic bag, keeping the end the top of fruit salad or simply use Arriving fresh from the south west Cherries are best enjoyed fresh loose. This allows air to circulate a tiny bunch at each place setting of the state – extending from the THE short but sweet WA cherry from the stem so choose carefully. and slows deterioration. Cherries at the table. hills area around Dwellingup, Don- season is here and this year’s crop Look for fresh green stems and can be stored for up to a week in Once again, the 2018 cherry sea- nybrook, Manjimup and through to is looking as irresistible as ever.  rm, plump and bright-looking fruit. this way. Wash just before use and son will be offi cially launched at Mount Barker – cherries  ourish in Sunny spring days have sweetened Cherries are only picked if they are gently pat dry with a clean towel. Market City, Canning Vale on Friday the coldest areas of the state. Ideal- the fruit which also promises to be mature so any you buy will be sweet Glossy red cherries have a special 14 December with the annual Char- ly cherries need 1100 hours of tem- of good size. and juicy. Most cherries are red al- appeal at any summer festive occa- ity Cherry Auction. More than $1.1 peratures below 7ºC followed by a Cherries have a very short sea- though the white varieties make sion and even a handful or two can million has been raised for the Perth mild spring. This limits the locations son so it’s time to enjoy this year’s a stunning appearance in time for provide a touch of luxury. A bowl of Children’s Hospital in the 25 years in WA that are able to grow cherries. locally grown cherries through the holiday fun times. perfect cherries as a table centre- since the auction began in 1992. For those who can’t resist the holidays. These cheerful morsel If you do buy ahead, cherries piece during a meal is indeed a This year funds raised will support cherry temptation, here are some of colour are a true celebration of should be stored correctly to get treat for the senses. Use cherries as the amazing work of the children’s creative cherry ideas to share with fresh summer  avours and perfect the best  avour and texture. Keep in decoration on desserts like pavlova burns unit lead by Professor Fiona your clan at any festivities over the for sharing amongst friends and at the crisper drawer in the fridge in a and chocolate cakes, arrange over Wood. summer. Cherry cheesecake in a glass Cherry chutney Cherry and chorizo tapas 2 teaspoons corn our continental parsley 2 teaspoons water 200g freshly Beat cream cheese and sugar un- pitted cherries (seeds til smooth with an electric mixer. In removed) another bowl, whip cream until soft Preparation peaks form. Combine gelatine and Cut the sausages into two teaspoons cold water in a small 1 cm thick slices. Then heatproof bowl. Stand for  ve minutes. heat the oil in a frying pan Heat in a microwave on high (100 per COMBINE casual Medi- and gently cook the sau- cent) for 20 seconds. Allow to stand terranean spirit with fresh sages until crisp on both for  ve minutes to cool. Add gelatine tasty cherries to enjoy sides. When the sau- mixture to cream cheese mixture and this special summer sages are cooked, add stir until well combined. Fold whipped treat. garlic, cherries, lemon cream through mixture. Spoon into 2 chorizo sausages rind and parsley. Quickly serving glasses. Refrigerate for one 1 clove garlic, crushed cook, stirring constantly. hour or until set. 2 teaspoons olive oil Serve immediately with To prepare topping, combine port, 1 teaspoon  nely diced slices of thick bread, a ½ cup sugar, cherries and lemon juice lemon rind fresh crisp green salad in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. 1 tablespoon  nely with tomato wedges and 250g cream cheese, softened Cook  ve minutes or until cherries chopped other tapas dishes. ⅓ cup caster sugar have softened and mixture is syrupy. ½ cup thickened cream Combine juice, corn our, and four Preparation: 10 minutes; cooking: 5 minutes; 1 teaspoon gelatine teaspoons water, stirring with a whisk serves: 2 400g fresh black cherries, until well blended. Stir corn our mix- pips removed ture into cherry mixture; bring to a boil. ⅔ cup tawny port or other Reduce heat; simmer three minutes sweet red wine or until mixture is slightly thickened Cherry punch ⅓ cup sugar and shiny. Remove from heat; allow to THIS cherry chutney goes beautifully with turkey, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ham or pork and is great on sandwiches with cold rind of 1 lemon cool. Serve over cheesecake. 500g cherries, pips meat. It will also make an ideal gift to that special removed someone who has everything. Preparation: 20 minutes; chilling; 1 hour; cooking: 10 minutes; serves: 4 500g cherries, halved and pitted 500ml orange juice 1 cup red wine vinegar freshly squeezed 1 onion,  nely chopped 1 punnet strawberries, hulled and halved ½ cup brown sugar cup dried cranberries 500g assorted berries, What’s fresh and best now in the markets ½ fresh or frozen ½ cinnamon stick bag with the air removed. they are equally good hot 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 1 litre lemonade or Better still, to avoid bruis- or at room temperature. 3 whole cloves soda water 1 litre ginger ale ing or bumping, store in They go exceptionally Combine all the ingredients in a heavy-based 1 cup cold black tea an airtight container and well with Mediterranean saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar has dis- ice cubes use within three to four  avours; toss beans with solved, then increase the heat to medium-high and mint leaves days. olives, feta cheese and bring just to the boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low slices of orange Herbs: Herbs make the slow-roasted tomatoes, and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the lid from feast at Christmas. There  nishing with a drizzle of the pan, and adjust the heat so the mixture contin- Combine altogether aren’t many dishes that extra virgin olive oil for a ues to simmer. Cook for a further 10-15 minutes, and serve. Decorate with fresh cherries, mint don’t bene t from a sprin- colourfully appropriate until the liquid has reduced and the mixture has and ice. kling of green zinginess platter to take along to a thickened slightly (it will thicken further on cooling). – be it basil, coriander, Christmas barbecue. Keep a close eye on the mixture towards the end chives, or my perennial Valencia Oranges: A of cooking time, and stir occasionally so it doesn’t Preparation: 5 minutes; makes: 3 litres favourite, dill, which pairs great way to give your day stick on the bottom. exceptionally well with a glowing start is with a Cool to room temperature, and transfer to a summer seafood. Experi- glass of freshly squeezed glass or ceramic bowl. Cover with a lid. ment with the under-uti- orange juice. An excellent What’s on at lised  avours of Thai ba- way to detox, after Christ- Preparation: 5 minutes; cooking: 55 minutes; Mangoes: NOW is the sil, marjoram, sage (great mas festivities. All citrus serves: 1.5 cups St Patrick’s time to indulge your taste for stuffi ng your turkey or fruits give a more gener- for the tropics, with the chook) and chervil. You ous yield of juice if they Anglican Church Ord River mango season could even really go all are at room temperature in full  ight. Most people out and pot some fresh when squeezed – rolling SOUTH PERTH WE ARE will wish for no more than herbs as a beautiful, living them  rmly with the palm Christmas Festival SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE TAKING Sunday 9 December, 3pm to 9pm to slice each ‘cheek’ from present – wrap with a big of your hand also helps. MEMBERSHIPS A family friendly celebration of Christmas the  at stone, cut a dia- red bow and deliver with Valencia oranges are NOW FOR mond pattern in the  esh the request that you’ll get ideal if you like your juice 2019 9 Lessons and Carols and  ex the mango half to sample the end results. chilled as the juice keeps Monday 17 December, 7.30pm to turn the sweet  esh Stringless beans: well in the fridge, ready for Come join our vibrant and friendly centre for 55s and over. The traditional festival of Nine Lesson and carols, sung outwards. Eat as is, or Beans are a good choice that morning burst of en- with the Georgian Singers. The service is followed by Become a member for discounted lunches. HAGN#321-050527 slice the dices away from for summer menus as ergy and Vitamin C. Services available (by appointment - members only*): champagne reception and mince pies. the skin to add to salads; Podiatry - Tuesday & Thursday 9am-12.30pm* Advent & Christmas Banquet mango, avocado, corian- Hairdresser - Tuesday & Thursday 8.30am-12.30pm* HAGN#321-051132 Sunday 23 December, 10.15am der and a squeeze of lime Meals and Wheels An advent service of holy communion juice are a particularly Lunches; $10 members, $15 non-members followed by a full Christmas banquet good combination. *conditions apply, advertised prices are for members Cherries: Can any ‘Be connected’ FREE iPad classes - iPads provided Family Nativity Service other fruit be as perfect Every Australian Online Initiative Christmas Eve, Monday 24 December, 5pm - 11.30am Wednesdays for summer celebrations SENIORS CARD KIDS EAT FREE A short family service where all the children can take part as fresh WA grown cher- 11 December: Community Christmas concert, $25 pp in a nativity play (costumes provided) and sing carols ries? These ruby-hued SPECIAL SPECIAL Merry Christmas to all of our members and thank you from $26 per person* Receive one free kids meal with every Carols & Midnight Mass and snow white wonders adult dish ordered. for your continued support during 2018. Available for lunch Monday to Friday Offer available for children 12 and under, Christmas Eve with carols, 10pm are deliciously sweet and PLUS for dinner Tuesday to Friday Monday to Thursday only. We will be closed from 14 December 2018 Midnight Mass, 11pm plump and make an ideal Reopening 14 January 2019 centrepiece for a Christ- BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Christmas Day mas table. No need to MYSTERY BUS TRIP ONCE A MONTH! Traditional holy communion 10.15am serve dessert, just start 9455 1187 53 Coode Street, South Perth 459 Nicholson Rd, Canning Vale nibbling. Cherries should For bookings or further info www.stpatricksmtlawley.com www.willowpond.com.au phone the Centre 9367 9880 be stored in the vegetable Father Stephen Conway 0478 514 516 crisper in a clean, plastic We don’t accept any discount card with these specials, including the Entertainment card Join us on facebook 20 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 321 DECEMBER 2018 The AGL win a cruise competition’s food & WINE ...eat, drink and be merry... ADVERTISING FEATURE lucky winner Brunch with T (and Dan) – our top three picks for the year

Cameron and Elizabeth Bell Clockwiseki ffrom ttop lfleft;t AtlAtlas Food and Coff ee’s miso scrambled eggs -  amingo cold pressed juice - hot cakes; Little H Cafe’s - polenta cake daily THANKS to the many people who came along special - eggs Benedict; Dragon Palace off ers so many delicious yum cha dishes to choose from, something for every taste...; Tahlia Merigan to the Have a Go News’ hospitality tent at Have a Go Day and entered AGL’s Win a Cruise com- by Tahlia Merigan If you have a favourite brunch spot you would like to recommend, petition. don’t hesitate to drop me a line at [email protected] Our partnership with AGL has allowed us to I’VE had a great year sampling the many brunch delights at spots I take this opportunity to wish readers a merry Christmas and a hap- off er our readers some terri c competitions. around Perth and I thought I would  nish off this year listing my top py New Year. These include their special seniors’ gas off er, an three favourite places for brunch. Have a Go News Top three brunch spots for 2018 opportunity to attend the exclusive Field Club Number one on my list is Little H in Duncraig. We rated this four No 1 – Little H Café, 34 Marri Road, Duncraig, Phone 0448 181 803 at a West Coast Eagles match and a fabulous and half spoons for their exceptional service, comprehensive menu, Open Monday to Friday 6am to 4pm; Sunday and Sunday 7am to cruise for two people aboard the Astor cruising décor and ambiance. It was one of the venues we just love visiting on 4pm. www.littlehcafe.com.au around the south west for  ve days. a regular basis. No 2 – Atlas Food and Coff ee, 1238 Hay Street, West Perth, Have a Go News extends our thanks to AGL The second on our list is West Perth’s Atlas Café which is located in Phone 6249 6457 for these opportunities for readers. Hay Street. We gave Atlas four spoons due to their very creative and Open Monday to Friday 6.30am to 3pm; We are pleased to announce the lucky win- delicious menu, good service, pleasant décor and easy parking. Saturday and Sunday 8am – 2pm ners of the cruise aboard the Astor is Cameron Our third venue is Dragon Palace in Northbridge for the delicious No 3 – Dragon Palace, 66 Francis Street, Northbridge, and Elizabeth Bell, of South Perth. experience of yum cha. We gave it four spoons for the atmosphere, Phone 9228 2888 delicious food and authentic experience. It really is a must to visit for Yum Cha Service Monday to Friday 10.30am to 3pm; delicious dumplings. Saturday and Sunday 1am to 3pm. Community NOTEBOOK Festive is the season for sparkling wines aromas and the palate crisp and refreshing with CARRADINE CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT fresh lemon and yeasty Saturday 15 December 2.30pm  avours. The  nish is Tickets $12. Concession $10 available at door lengthy with persistent Includes afternoon tea. mousse. RRP $14. Greendale Hall, Coombe Ave., Armadale. Syn Chardonnay Pi- not Noir is light pale straw CAROLS AT THE OVAL BASSENDEAN Sunday 16 December 7-9 pm. in colour with a persis- Steel Blue Oval. Main entrance Rosetta Gates. tent eff ervescent bead. Free event. Contact Ian Kirk 0415 917 480 for more The nose is aromatic with info. a touch of peach and yeastiness. The palate CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT COTTESLOE is of soft fruit. The wine is dry with a clean acid Sunday 16 December 7pm until late. by Frank Smith Main lawn, Cottesloe Civic Centre. cents we tasted for your Dal Zotto winery in Vic- added a little Moscato to  nish and a long lasting For info 9285 5000 Christmas enjoyment. toria’s King Valley special- the Prosecco creating  a- mousse. RRP $18. Napoléon Bonaparte Casella Family Wines ise in Italian grape variet- vours of apples, lychees Taltarni Brut 2013 is LIONS BIG BAND COMMUNITY CAROLS COMO advised: “Always carry make the ubiquitous Yel- ies and Italian style wines. and tropical fruits with straw in colour. This wine Sunday 16 December from 6.30pm champagne. In victory lowtail wines. Prosecco is an Italian a hint of Turkish delight. has spent nearly four Gold coin donation. you deserve it and in de- Yellowtail Pink Bub- white wine style usually Fresh and fun to cele- years on the lees prior McDougall Park, Como. feat you need it.” bles has soft  oral aro- made from Glera grapes. brate with. RRP $20. to bottling, resulting in a Nowadays we are not mas with hints of wild It can be spumante, friz- The Alchemists persistent and creamy CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE FARM MAYLANDS allowed to call sparkling strawberry, red cherry and zante, or tranquillo. Lacache 2011 Spar- mousse. Soft aromas of Saturday 15 December 5.30pm-7.30pm wine ‘champagne’ unless a touch of musk. The pal- Dal Zotto Pucino kling Pinot Chardonnay honeysuckle are com- Adult $5 Family 2adults+3 children $13. Children it comes from the Cham- ate displays a soft creamy Prosecco 2017 is pale is made the traditional plimented with aromas under 12 free. pagne district of France. texture thanks to millions straw in colour with a Methode Champenoise of roasted nuts. A citrus Peninsular Farm, 2A Johnson Rd. Maylands. So we call it sparkling of tiny bubbles and  a- vivid green hue. The nose way at Margaret River. pith acidity lingers on the wine. The French call vours of strawberries, red presents hints of fresh cut It is a pale straw colour  nish balanced by a soft, SAFER SENIORS CAROLS BY CANDELIGHT sparkling wines eff erves- cherry, spice and a hint of pear, citrus blossom and with a hint of lime on the creamy texture that  lls Monday 17 December 6.30pm-9pm cents and hold annual tropical fruit. RRP $9.99. a suggestion of spice. nose due to the presence the palate. RRP $26. Don Russell Performing Art Centre. blind tasting wine com- Yellowtail Bubbles has The palate is soft with of citrus  avours. There is Jacob’s Creek Char- Lot 13 Murdoch Rd. Thornlie. Free event. petitions called Eff erves- aromas of tropical fruits gentle bubbles off ering a slight nuttiness on the donnay Pinot Noir cents du Monde. Austra- with a dash of lime juice the maximum amount palate, with a  ne bead is pale straw in colour CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND GIFT EXPO lian sparklings often do and a hint of fresh cut of freshness for a early and a balanced crisp with a nose of lemon, cit- 14 -16 December 12pm-8pm well in them, but not in the  owers. The bubbles cre- drinking sparkling wine. clean acidity with a toasty rus and red berries with a Sorrento Quay Hillarys Boat Harbour most recent competition ate a fresh and creamy The winemaker says it is  nish. RRP $30. touch of bread and nou- where wines from France, mouth feel. A fruit basket a spot on example of Pro- Azahara Chardonnay gat. The palate is crisp CHRISTMAS CAROLS Brazil, Switzerland and of lemon, lime and citrus secco. RRP $23. Pinot Noir is pale straw and dry, with highlights of BY THE JETTY BUSSELTON South Africa all were  avours makes a refresh- Dal Zotto Pink Pucino with a very  ne bead. lemon, citrus and redcur- Saturday 15 December Foreshore Amphitheatre awarded gold medals. ing wine with a light and NV is a pink wine with The nose is complex with rant. RRP $19.99. 9781 0444 [email protected] Here are some eff erves- crisp  nish. RRP $9.99. bubbles. The winemaker lemon pear and toast A votre santé CAROLS IN THE PARK TOODYAY Sunday 16 December 7.30pm -9pm Entry free, Duidgee Park, Harper Rd. Margaret River chocolate company now offers online shopping for Christmas. their favourites as they don’t have access to NEWS YEARS EVE CELEBRATION MANDURAH It features a wide range of mouth-watering one of our factories or stores in WA. 31 December 6pm -12.01am. chocolate favourites as well as merchandise “Now we are shipping everywhere in Austra- Eastern Foreshore. Free event. Family entertainment such as chocolate body products, t-shirts, lia south of Townsville and doing everything we with a spectacular caps and massage oils. can to ensure the products arrive in good con- double display of  reworks. Free shuttle bus every The Margaret River Chocolate Company’s dition, but with no guarantees.” 20mins from Railway station Martin Black said for the very  rst time choco- Mr Black said all the company’s favourites and the Visitors centre. late lovers would be able to buy a selection of like Redgum Honey Crunch, Sea Salted Cara- the company’s products for delivery just about mel Gourmet Bars, Rocky Road and Giant CAROLS AT SCARBOROUGH BEACH anywhere in Australia. Freckles were available on-line, as well as a few Sunday 16 December 5pm-9pm He said the company had resisted going pre-Christmas surprises. A family friendly carolling event to celebrate Christmas on-line for many years due to the fragile and To order products simply visit www.choco Scarborough Amphitheatre temperature sensitive nature of chocolate, but latefactory.com.au at the end of the day customer demand and WIN WIN WIN NORTH BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH satisfaction was the main priority. To celebrate their online shopping ven- Sunday 16 December from 4.30pm ALMOST 20 years after opening its  rst bou- “We’ve had people from all over Australia ture, the Margaret River Chocolate Compa- Free fun fair and carols tique chocolate factory in Margaret River’s in- wanting us to go on-line for many years and de- ny is off ering Have a Go News readers the Charles Riley Reserve North Beach. ternationally acclaimed wine region, the Mar- spite telling them we won’t be able to guaran- opportunity to win two $50 delicious choc- garet River Chocolate Company is taking its tee what the product will be like when it arrived, olate hampers. To be in the draw simply If you would like to promote your event ward-winning products to the rest of Australia the demand kept growing,” Mr Black said. email [email protected] or write to through the Community Notebook, please email on-line. “Millions of people have visited our three Margaret River Chocolate Hamper c/- Have Pat, [email protected] The iconic Western Australian company sites and fallen in love with our products over a Go News PO Box 1042, West Leederville has launched an on-line store just in time the years, but many are unable to purchase 6901. Competition closes 31/12/18. travelling let’s go travelling DECEMBER 2018

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Len Rutledge heads to the top of Europe in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland. Sitting at the peak of the Swiss Alps and the star of many a movie is the research station. Read more about Len reaching new heights on page 23. Image courtesy of swiss-image.ch/Rob Lewis

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ADVERTISING FEATURE let’s go travelling travel options for the mature west australian To the Top of Europe - heading to the heights of Switzerland

Map of the area and train routes - Beautiful valleys; A view from the train on the way to Jungfraujoch - The Research Station and Sphinx Terrace - Into the snow; Train heading for the top of Europe © Phensri Rutledge by Len Rutledge wald valleys. Our train Cable cars head in all with the cloud and fog Germany are masked by highest Lindt Chocolate a heartbeat. split a few stations later directions from remote we are coping with to- low-cloud and fog. Shop in the World and FAST FACTS MOUNTAINS are there with the front half going stations and even in day. Next we brave the there are six interactive The standard return to be climbed but I have to Lauterbrunnen and May some skiers are out When we visited here cold and venture out on exhibits and a few prod- fare from Interlaken Ost never been drawn to the back half going to chasing the last runs for some 25 years ago there to the Glacier Plateau. ucts only available here. to Jungfraujoch – Top of ropes, picks, anchors Grindelwald. If you are the year. Kleine Schei- were limited things to It is brie y majestic but The time has come to Europe station is a stag- and spikes. I’m more for going to the Top of Eu- degg is the starting point do at the top. Not any- then it turns bleak, freez- leave so we retrace our gering A$320 (summer), sitting back and letting a rope it doesn’t matter for scenic hikes in sum- more. Over the next few ing cold and merciless. journey back to Kleine and A$285 for the rest train or cable car do the which way you go. mer and it is a signi cant hours we were absorbed In better weather you Scheidegg then take of the year. I strongly ad- hard work for me. That is We choose to travel via winter sports centre. by the 360º cinematic can skim down the slope the next train, this time vise taking an early train one reason I love going Grindelwald, a dream- The train journey to panorama of Jungfrau, on snow tubes, skis or to Lauterbrunnen be- to avoid the worst of the to Jungfraujoch – The like mountain resort un- the Jungfraujoch (Top of intrigued by the lights snowboards, but not to- fore making one more crowd. Prices quoted Top of Europe. der the infamous north Europe) through the rock and music of the Alpine day. The 250 metre-long change before we reach may vary, check for the The Top of Europe is face of the Eiger. The of the Eiger and Mönch Sensation and fasci- zipline is not providing an Wilderswil. It has been latest: www.swissrail 3454 meters above sea surrounding alpine pas- is an incredible experi- nated by the huge Ice adrenalin rush to anyone a great day despite less ways.com/en/products/ level in the Swiss Alps tures are achingly idyl- ence. The majority of this Palace where enormous either. We quickly retreat than ideal weather and regionalberneseober above Interlaken. With a lic and cable-cars make section is in a tunnel but caverns and passage- inside. we would do it again in landpass majestic backdrop of ice, it easy to reach scenic you get to enjoy stunning ways have been carved Mountain air makes mountain lookouts, the views from Eismeer (Sea into the ice displaying you hungry and thirsty

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Left to right; Biking in the vines © Destination Wairarapa - Jars of sweets at The Lolly Shop © Tiana Templeman - Wine tasting at Lunain Martinborough © Tiana Templeman - Handpainted bowls at Oggi Domani © Tiana Templeman - Picturesque Cobblestones Early Settlers Museum © Tiana Templeman by Tiana Templeman For those short on bikes ranging from vine- some of New Zealand’s have been converted life as a New Zealand by charming owner and time, Greytown and yard cruisers and elec- best pinot noir. into charming shops Railways’ administration raconteur Murray Lang- YOU could easily spend Martinborough off er the tric bicycles to a cycle Step back in time and boutiques. Whether block. ham. ‘Crafted to be eat- a week in the Wairarapa, perfect combination for rickshaw pedalled by Pretty surrounds in- you are seeking one-of- Meet some local en not stored’ appears which is located in the a day trip or overnight your partner or a guide. vite visitors to relax and a-kind fashion, original artists on every label; one more south eastern corner of stay. Here are  ve ‘don’t Hire a bike and go as take their time at the artwork, edible gifts or Oggi Domani is a wel- reason for chocoholics New Zealand’s north is- miss’ activities if you you please, book a pic- Cobblestones Early antiques, you are sure coming ceramic art and to love this shop. land, exploring the spec- are in the Wairarapa for nic and peddle package Settlers Museum which to  nd it here. Stock up design studio where Spend the night in tacular coastlines, wide a good time, not a long which includes gourmet features a fascinating on healthy goodies at artist Josephine Durkin style valleys,  ve colonial time. local produce or take a collection of historic Food Forest Organics, a hand paints pieces using Surround yourself in townships and wineries Wine tasting with a guided tour with insider buildings and artefacts. gourmet store and deli- intricate Italian designs. the old world charm of which make this region diff erence tips and excellent com- One look at the antique catessen featuring pro- Josephine trained in Italy the Martinborough Hotel famous. Haven’t ridden a bike pany provided by owner dental equipment at the duce from the Cameron with a ceramics maestro which is located in the While it is possible to since you were a kid? Stuart Edwards. Over 20 Wairarapa’s  rst public Family Farm which just and her studio off ers a heart of town on Mar- do a day tour from Wel- No problem. Green Jer- wineries are within easy hospital will ensure you happens to be owned by fascinating glimpse into tinborough Square. It lington or visit the area sey Cycle Tours off er cycling distance of Mar- never complain about famous Hollywood di- the process of creating was a beacon for pros- by train, a hire car gives wine tours with a diff er- tinborough so you won’t visiting a modern day rector, James Cameron. ceramic art from de- perous travellers in the you more  exibility. ence, with a choice of have to go far to sample dentist again. Vintage furniture and signing to the glazing, 1800s and remains an Donations from resi- homewares store, The painting and cooking ideal spot for visiting

HAGN#321-050627 dents have been beau- Retro Room, is a brows- in the kiln. Even if you adventurers to lay their tifully curated in a new er’s delight featuring don’t plan on buying, it is heads. With a charming contemporary museum funky 50s and swing- worth a visit. sense of history, includ- space, off ering an inti- ing 60s  nds. Just off Schoc Chocolates, an ing rooms named after mate glimpse of pioneer- the main street, Impe- artisan studio of a diff er- local pioneering families. ing life, along with the rial Productions’ Victo- ent kind, has developed From there it is an many original buildings. rian-style toy store sells a reputation for exquisite easy stroll to many of Family Holiday Park You can almost hear the handcrafted lead toy sol- handcrafted chocolates Martinborough’s attrac- shears clicking as you diers which are coveted with unusual  avour tions, including Pain and only 1 hour from Perth breath in the comfort- by collectors around combinations. There are Kershaw’s General Store ing smell of lanolin and the world. The Lolly Jar, more than 80 diff erent which has been oper- run your hands over the an old fashioned sweet  avour combinations to ated by the same family We cater for all, as we have cabins, cottages, glamping tents, caravan/ machinery in an 1870s shop selling over 150 sample including curry since the 1880s. tents sites and beautiful natural unpowered sites all in bush setting. shearing shed. pick ‘n mix lollies, off ers and pappadums and Most of the region’s We are two minutes drive to the lake where you can swim, Shop, stroll and dine in a sweet dash of nostal- lime and chilli. Everything best known wineries are enjoy water sports, relax and even camp the night under the stars. Greytown gia. Hearty fare and su- is made on-site in a tiny also within easy walking Greytown is  lled perb people watching kitchen where you can distance. Come and see us, we look forward to meeting our old and new friends. with lovingly restored can be found across the watch delicious choco- The writer visited as Victorian wooden build- road at The White Swan lates being created with a guest of Destination ings, many of which Hotel, a pub that began commentary provided Wairarapa. 147 Invarell Road, Waroona Ph: 9733 3000 Email: [email protected] www.navarino.com.au Joondalup Caravan Repairs Jacaranda Guest House A short walk to town centre, beach and the Busselton Jetty

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WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling A day trip to New Norcia offers cultural treats for travellers is still baked in the 140-year-old wood- red oven and distributed to the town. Outlets in Perth have been discontinued. Their baked goods have no arti cial additives al- though are pricier than supermarket bread (but worth it). Goodies on off er in- clude olive oil, wines, nut cake, biscotti and Dom Salvado Pan Chocolatti. The town makes pro- vision for caravans be- hind the roadhouse for a small fee and campers with self-contained vans From left to right; Abbey church - Visitors are welcome - New Norcia’s graceful hotel are welcome to park free on the  eld opposite the by Lee Tate and art gallery which are with precious works of nity in isolated, formerly- and St Gertrude’s. cia Hotel which dates to roadhouse. packed with genuine re- art from the monastery’s barren country. Groups of up to 200 1927 but with understat- Perhaps next time we JUST 90 minutes by road ligious and historic trea- collection. Since 1848 the can stay in New Norcia’s ed, subtle renovations. will stay at the Monas- from Perth, New Norcia sures. The thieves hired a monks, led by Spanish buildings including the The hotel is ideal for tery guesthouse – guar- falls into that travel cat- There are artworks by car in their own names, Benedictines Rosendo old convent. weddings and special anteed to be peaceful egory of a good Sunday European masters and left it at Perth airport and Salvado and Joseph The venues are suit- social functions. – observing the monks. drive with rewards at the Australian contemporary took-off for Melbourne Serra, performed mira- able for school camps, Owned by the Bene- Ten monks still live, pray destination. artists including incred- but, given the clues they cles with needy Indige- music and art work- dictine monks, the ho- and work at this unique Australia’s only mo- ible botanical drawings left behind, were quickly nous children, providing shops, conferences, tel’s drinks list includes Australian icon. nastic town, New Norcia by Charles Gardner (not traced and arrested. It is shelter, work and educa- retreats and special New Norcia’s own Abbey There’s a New Norcia is unique, making it a ex-WA Governor Charles said they had been con- tion at the original mis- events. Music can often ale, wine and port which river walk but with dark- worthwhile target for you Gairdner). tracted to make the heist sion some 8kms further by heard wafting from can be consumed in the ness approaching we and your visitors. A couple of dozen on behalf of Asian inter- north. the buildings. tastefully-decorated bars must leave it for another Multiple trips to New paintings have been re- ests with art world con- Today’s community After inspecting the and rooms or outside time. It promises to be Norica over a period of stored after being stolen nections. has evolved a network of information offi ce, muse- under jacarandas. a leisurely stroll through time are  ne too, there is in 1986, in the biggest You don’t have to be buildings that are attrac- um, art and tourist shop Good news for baked bush to the Moore River so much to do and see. art theft in WA history. religious to appreciate tive to the traveller fas- with interesting knick- goods lovers. The old and surrounds – an ex- For the  rst time, we Two masked men bound the New Norica artworks cinated by architecture knacks and religious mill is being restored and perience that changes coughed-up ($30 for two and gagged 61-year-old or the human works of and history. Standouts material, we adjourn for will be opened to the with the seasons. Relax, seniors and a grandchild) attendant Connie Mc- monks that have built are two former boarding coff ees at the marvel- public. unwind and enjoy the to peruse the museum Naughton and made off this incredible commu- schools, St Ildephonsus ous, imposing New Nor- New Norcia bread fresh country air. The good looking coral trout is a favoured  sh… Quiet, comfy, lovely garden setting. Free WiÀ . Fully self-contained have really caught is the pulling in a  sh of 10kg well-equipped units. HAGN#321-050097 super cially similar harle- or more on a trolled min- quin  sh. now lure barely raises an PORT DENISON Only a 2 min walk to beach and Marina. Essentially an ambush eyebrow. COACH PICK-UP AVAILABLE species, a trout will lay The Abrolhos Islands WEEKLY RATE $500 p/c unit, doggo in its coral hide- is another area that holds $600 p/c chalet $10 extras away, waiting for a meal a proli c population of to swim past, then burst coral trout, albeit mostly from cover to snatch its on the small side. Once Ph 9927 2177 prey. This trait is part of again, most are caught Email: [email protected] what makes them so by trolling in 10m of wa- Visit www.lazylobster.net.au fascinating to catch, es- ter or less. pecially in shallow water. While coral trout are I remember  shing enthusiastic lure takers, In the shallow lagoons most are caught by con- 200 METRES TO BEAUTIFUL BEACHES of the remote Rowley ventional bottom  shing

HAGN#321-051190 Coral trout are among the best looking  sh in the sea Shoals, where coral out- in northern waters. Drift- Don’t leave your crops dot the sand  ats ing through or anchoring by Mike Roennfeldt They are found in in just a few metres of up in coral country brings trusted friend coral reef country from water. It was an exhila- the chance of catch- at home... • Self-contained cottages CORAL trout are one Geraldton north, rarely rating exercise, running ing a trout into play and We’re pet friendly!! • On site vans • Powered sites of my favourite  shes. venturing south of there, a surface popper over they are likely to be part • Unpowered sites Dog friendly They are such  ne look- although a couple have the top of the bombies, of a mixed bag of tropi- accommodation ing individuals, superbly turned up in Perth waters where I witnessed close- cal species that includes coloured and possess- over the years. Mind you, up the explosive nature spangled emperor, all year around. ing an attitude that is the for every hundred peo- of a coral trout ambush. Rankin cod, baldchin equal to practically any- ple who excitedly think While the  sh inside groper and even red em- Tel: 9755 4082 thing else in the marine they have hooked one the lagoons at the Row- peror. world. They  ght hard of these stunning  sh in leys are small, some of Trout generally aver- 585 Caves Road Busselton and best of all, taste as metro waters, ninety nine the biggest trout you will age 1-4kg in weight, [email protected] good as anything that of them are disappointed see anywhere live on the but can grow to 15kg or swims. to learn that what they outside dropoff s, where more in areas that aren’t HAGN#321-048785 HAGN#321-048831 generally subject to in- tense  shing pressure. SENIORS COACH TOURS They can be very strong Day tours, fully escorted extended tours and group tours available in the initial stages of a  ght, as they do their ut- most to get back into the line-eating coral they call home. One coaxed away from the bottom, trout will still  ght strongly, but without that initial mad intensity. Of the big  ve northern bottom species men- tioned, coral trout is eas- ily my favourite on the ta- ble. The  rm white  esh Cover up to 100 Unlimited overseas All medical can be prepared just years of age medical expenses conditions considered about any old way, but they really shine when shallow fried after being CHRISTMAS JINGLE NEW YEAR IN DONNYBROOK dipped in milk, egg and 10% off travel insurance! 24 - 27 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2018 - 2nd Jan 2019 breadcrumbs. To add an extra little something, try Promo code: haveaGo10 $1295pp / $144pp ssup $995pp / $140pp ssup  ne grating some par- mesan cheese into the P:1300 550 396 insureandgo.com.au Call for a FREE group or individual tour brochure breadcrumb mix. Serve Contact Wannadoo Tours for further info 1300 146 757 with a squeeze of lemon, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited, ABN 49 000 525 637, issues InsureandGo Travel Insurance (the insurance). Please read the combined product disclosure statement and financial services guide [email protected] www.wannadootours.com rocket salad and fresh available at www.insureandgo.com.au/policy-wordings.html to decide if the insurance is right for you. chips. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 321 DECEMBER 2018 27

WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling Discovering the magic of the Pilbara’s Karijini experience…

Left to right; Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse - Guests - Aboriginal dance - enjoy degustation meals with native and local food pop-up restaurant group, Paul Iskov’s Fervor by Allen Newton list for its scenic splendour alone, coinciding the Iskov’s Fervor, opera in the gorge with a WASO The Karijini Experience will never become a trip with the Karijini Experience, a festival of food, string quartet and singer Deborah Cheetham and vast festival. Pressure on the national park means LADIES and gentlemen, start your engines. music and Aboriginal culture, takes the journey to Gina Williams singing in Noongar in the same there will always be limits to visitor numbers and Dates for the Pilbara’s iconic Karijini Experience a whole new level. gorge to an audience of less than 100 people ac- it is unlikely to get much above a couple of thou- for 2019 have been announced and for those I was there for the full week of the 2018 Experi- companied by the beautiful guitar of Guy Ghouse. sand visitors. who enjoy a bit of a drive, followed by a spot of ence as part of the PR team, and I found myself Add a tinkling waterfall in the background, the But along with its remoteness the relatively camping – and a heap of fun – mark 16 to 21 spellbound. 2019 will be the seventh year of the chirp of bird song and the rustle of the breeze in small numbers make it intimate and special. April in your diaries. Karijini Experience. the trees – oh and a huge monitor lizard that de- There are a couple of accommodation options OK, so the drive is a bit more than popping Much of the action takes place under a vast cided to calmly meander through the audience on including glamping it up at the Karijini Eco Retreat around the corner to the shops, with a journey of marquee on the gravel airstrip where free adven- his way to the creek. in the national park, although the Retreat  lls up around 1400km to some of the most remote, but tures abound. There were musicians left, right and centre, quickly and you need to book early. spectacular scenery imaginable. One minute we’re getting a cooking lesson Mark Atkins with his extraordinary didgeridoo True campers will opt for a site at Dales Gorge If this year’s Karijini Experience was anything about native ingredients from celebrity chef Mark performances, Archie Roach performing with his which has a large camping area divided into sev- to go by the prospects of a road trip don’t come Olive and then we’re being invited to sample band on the big stage, The Mexicans, Josie Alec eral loops, each with picnic tables, gas barbe- much better than this. kangaroo being cooked underground by the lo- and many more, along with corroboree, dance cues and bush toilets. The weather at Easter in the national park, cal Banjima people or watching birds of prey, a and music from Aboriginal people young and old. Camping fees apply. It is accessible to two- around 80km north-east of Tom Price, was pretty market day, games and activities for the kids and The whole thing really was one of those not- wheel drive vehicles and is just a few minutes’ close to perfect, with low 30º maximums during an opportunity to yarn with the Banjima elders. sure-where-to-look-next experiences. drive away from the main action at the airstrip. the day and a bit of a chill overnight. There are around 100 performers in dozens of Many of the same artists will be back again in Just remember, don’t wear white, I’m still using It was warm enough during the day for a re- events. 2019 along with some new ones, but the focus a notebook that’s stained red and I don’t think the freshing swim in the glorious waterholes that line It’s an eclectic mix of elements, particularly will be on successful Aboriginal performers. See- red dust stains in my trainers will ever come out. the spectacular red gorges and the red bluff s are when you start throwing in some of the ticketed ing so many of them together does make you re- For more information go to www.karijiniexpe a photographer’s dream. events. These include degustation meals with na- alise what a wealth of Aboriginal talent there is in rience.com or on Facebook at www.facebook. While Karijini should be on everybody’s bucket tive and local food pop-up restaurant group, Paul Australia. com/KarijiniExperience. 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DownADVERTISING FEATUREsizing Mixing up Christmas decorating with diff erent themes

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DownADVERTISING FEATUREsizing The frozen pensions campaign receives a boost in the UK rectors to London along On the Tuesday Anne ing) to No 10 Downing been to attract suffi - with Anne Puckridge Puckridge was inter- Street and was even cient attention from (91) from Canada and viewed on BBC local invited inside for tea. MPs and the public. Monica Phillip, a West radio which went out to The person who met We are now linked into Indian migrant who re- various stations around her was from the De- many large Facebook tired home to become the UK. This was fol- partment of Work and pension groups which a frozen Caribbean pen- lowed by meetings with Pensions. He told Anne increases our pro le. sioner. the Financial Times and that he had only heard The main objective now The week opened other newspapers, plus about ‘frozen pensions’ is to capitalise on this with meetings with sev- interviews with ITN and the day before he was success and to move eral  rms of solicitors the BBC TV. delegated to meet with the campaign forward to discuss grounds for On 31 October the her. in the New Year. Left; Anne Puckridge commencing fresh legal ICBP held a parlia- A short video about My best wishes to presenting the petition to proceedings against the mentary drop-in at the Anne’s day in Westmin- you all for Christmas No10 Downing Street UK Government. The House of Commons. 35 ster is on Facebook on and let us all hope that Right; Mike Goodall discussion was wide MPs attended with 34 the Pension Reformers the New Year will being ranging and the ICBP agreeing to support our United Group. around some success by Mike Goodall are awaiting their written cause and the All Party Afterwards Anne was to our campaign. advices before consid- Parliamentary Group interviewed live by the Anyone who would WHAT a month it has ering any future action. (APPG). Only one Con- Jeremy Vine Show on like to discuss the been for the campaign. ICBP director John servative MP declined. BBC Radio 2 and also above in greater de- The main thrust this Duff y met with the High Twenty  ve MPs signed by You and Yours on tail or require guidance month was the visit of Commissioner for Anti- a letter to Theresa May Radio 4. The press ac- and help on any other several International qua and Barbuda who (UK Prime Minister) tivity around her visit aspects regarding their Consortium of British is very supportive of supporting the abolition was huge with arti- UK State Pensions, Pensioners (ICBP) di- our campaign and has of frozen pensions. cles appearing in The is welcome to con- agreed to raise it when Anne Puckridge de- Guardian, the Sunday tact Mike Goodall on

HAGN#321-050662 the Caribbean Com- livered her petition of Express, BBC news 08 6364 0859, 0403 909 monwealth countries 218,660 signatures amongst others. 865 or via e-mail:- mike meet with the UK next (now 221,863 signa- One of our main dif- cgoodall@btconnect. year. tures and still increas-  culties in the past has com Th e Wait National Lifestyle Villages to reintroduce popular downsizer grant

NATIONAL Lifestyle Vil- and according to nation- Is Over lages (NLV) has brought al sales and marketing back the popular ‘Down- manager John Wood, the sizer Grant’ promotion for campaign was very suc- DISPLAY APARTMENT NOW OPEN the remainder of 2018. cessful last time. Originally introduced “We’re off ering up to in 2017, the grant reduc- a $10,000 grant on one 2 Bedrooms from $465,000 es the purchase price bedroom homes, up to of one, two and three $20,000 on two bed- 3 Bedrooms from $580,000 bedroom home designs, room homes, and up to $30,000 on three bed-

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS IN THE CITY OF MELVILLE HAGN#321-050249 room homes.” said John. “We have a mandate to clear the homes we CALL DAVID GIBBONS TO LEARN MORE have in stock across the 0434 650 866 portfolio to make way [email protected] for a new suite of home thereserve.net.au designs and streetscape elevations which will be introduced into our com- SECURE YOUR munities early next year. APARTMENT The lead up to Christ- mas, while many of our WITH A FULLY clients’ relatives are on REFUNDABLE holidays, provides them $5,000 DEPOSIT with the perfect oppor- tunity to bring the rest of the family in and look at the lifestyle and facilities. “When faced with a potential property up- grade on their exist- ing home – like a new kitchen, or broken water heater, this grant could make it a lot easier to offl oad their old property and move into a brand new home. Add the im- pressive list of facilities at NLV’s communities to Conveniently located the grants, and it is often Leave you car keys home with a wide range of shops and other facilities on enough to make the de- the doorstep, including IGA, Cafes & Restaurant, Post Offi ce, Hairdresser, cision an easy one,” he Pharmacy, multiple Health and Medical Centres, local Library and Community added. Centre. Or enjoy the tranquility whilst overlooking Winnacott Reserve. The grant is available The Reserve is so much more than just bricks and mortar. now, but recipients will have six months to sell their existing home. “This takes the pres- sure off the buyer. If their home doesn’t sell, they’re not committed. Last time we ended up with many new residents taking up the off er, which is a generous one. “It frees up cash which can be used for moving A expenses or the agents’ fees for selling their old house,” he said. For more information on the Downsizer Grant, visit www.nlv.com.au HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 321 DECEMBER 2018 31

DownADVERTISING FEATUREsizing Housing Minister visits up-and-coming retirement apartments in the City of Melville THE Reserve by Alchera Living has just opened the serve is also proudly wheelchair friendly and acces- doors to its display apartment and is now welcoming sible thanks to its wide doors and hallways, level members of the public to view this stylish, secure,  ooring, non-slip surfaces, easy bathroom access, and aff ordable retirement option. and two lifts to take people from the basement to Located in Alchera Living’s community-minded vil- their apartment. lage Weeronga, The Reserve apartments are feature Mr Tinley said: “The concept of vertical living packed and architecturally designed to grow with for retirees is becoming more popular and creates you and meet your needs as you age. greater opportunity for those who want to live in a Local Member for Willagee, Peter Tinley, who is well located, modern home with great amenities. also the Minister of Housing, was recently given a The views over the park to the city from the top  oor tour of The Reserve by Alchera Living representa- were particularly impressive.” tives Graham Sauvage, Barry Hodge and Alan Mar- Starting at just $465,000 for a two-bedroom apart- shall. ment and $580,000 for a three-bedroom apartment, “The Reserve is a signi cant development for the with the display apartment on the ground  oor com- suburb and I was very impressed with the design plete, now is the time to view it. With amenities and quality,” Mr Tinley said. such as a gym and swimming pool on site, as well During his tour, Mr Tinley was introduced to oth- as doctor’s surgeries, a pharmacy, IGA and a local er members of the team behind this exciting new library and community centre on your doorstep, The project. Representatives from Total Project Manage- Reserve is the perfect location. ment, Peter Hunt Architects, and Pindan explained To organise a viewing of the display apartment, their involvement and vision for the complex. please call David Gibbons on 0434 650 866. To  nd The apartments and shared spaces are designed out more about The Reserve, visit www.thereserve. Inspecting the new apartments to be comfortable, stylish and adaptable. The Re- net.au, and register your interest. Retire to Mount Barker Researchers looking for retired couples to interview

AUSTRALIAN Research Council fund- be interviewed in their home. The en- ed project being undertaken by re- tire process takes about an hour and searchers at the Curtin University and a half. The interviews are strictly con - University of South Australia is seeking dential and governed by the ethics re- retired couples willing to be interviewed quirements of the two universities. about their experiences of managing in This research will  ll existing gaps in retirement. understanding the experiences of re- The interviews will ask about your tired couples and assist the design of experience in transitioning from em- better policy. ployment to retirement, how decisions If you are interested in participating in about money and care are made in your an interview please contact: household and your plans for the future. Dr Monica Costa on monica.costa@ MOUNT Barker off ers a lockable outside storage Interviews will be conducted with curtin.edu.au vibrant seniors-friendly areas. Built to ‘Liveable each partner separately but at the Professor Rhonda Sharp on Rhonda. community with excel- Housing Gold Standard’, same time. The place of interview is [email protected] or 0433 765 577 lent medical amenities all homes are designed your choice. Most couples choose to (text or call). including a GP practice, for low maintenance and

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Left to right; Hydrangeas are a Christmas staple - the Peace lily is an easy caring indoor plant - the red Poinsettia is a classic choice for some festive cheer by Colin Barlow wouldn’t be the same without a tra- range of Hydrangea varieties with er once a fortnight. I particularly a pot of mixed herbs or vegies is ditional red Poinsettia. The range of dark or black stems is gorgeous. love the newer mini moth orchids, sure to go down a treat and they AFTER an unusually cool spring, speckled, white and pink varieties These include the deep pink mop which look charming in glass jars could also come in handy for the summer is  nally upon us. Apart can make your table decoration top Storm Cloud, the delicate Black and wine glasses, without the wine Chrissie dinner. from a few high 20s and a couple of even more interesting and could be Lace with pink, blue or mauve lace of course. There is now a wide range of mid 30s it has been a very diff erent quite a talking point over Christmas cap  owers and White Knight with Indoor plants have been all the dwarf fruit trees available that can spring to what we have been used dinner. pure white mop top  owers. The rage for the last year or so and they  t into most small home gardens or to. The summer weather will even- Cacti and succulents are every- aptly named Perfection with exqui- are easy to grow as long as you they can be easily grown in a large tually hit, but let’s hope for some where with bowls, glass domes, site double mop top  owers makes choose carefully. My pick of the pot. Similarly small fruit bushes like comfortable temperatures to enjoy mini-gardens and ready made pot- a perfect table decoration for a best plants for an easy care Christ- blueberries make a sweet and de- around the festive period. ted specimens making an instant week or two. Keep Hydrangeas well mas gift are the Devil’s ivy, ZZ plant, licious potted delight and can be With plants being a hot topic at gift. Just be careful when watering watered and then place them in a Philodendrons, cast iron plant, corn easily moved around. the moment there are lots of diff er- them. Only water around once a pot or in a partially shaded spot in plant, moth orchid, Easter and mis- So if you are a crazy plant person ent gardening and plant gifts in the week and place them in a brightly lit a south facing aspect of the garden tletoe cactus, peace lily and Anthur- like me, or know someone who is or nurseries, garden centres and hard- spot indoors. Bowls crammed with with morning sun after Christmas. ium. I suggest combining a colour- would like to be, why not give the gift ware stores that are sure to please succulents may require splitting up The easiest orchids to grow and ful trailing or hanging plant like the that keeps on giving… plants, they your loved ones, just make sure that later next year as the plants mature  ower are the Moth orchids or Pha- Devil’s ivy (Epipremnum), easter are good for you and your health Father Christmas can  t them down and grow. laenopsis. These will add an exotic cactus (Rhipsalidopsis) or the mis- and we all need them. Plus you can the chimney or through the door. Hydrangeas are another Chrissie touch of grandeur and luxury to your tletoe cactus (Rhipsalis) with an el- always  nd space for one more. There won’t be many homes staple with their mop top or dainty home, without all the hard work. All egant hanging basket like the ones I hope that you enjoy the festive without an indoor plant on the table lace cap varieties in shades of blue, they need is watering once a week from Angus and Celeste. season and have a Happy Christ- during the Christmas period and it pink and white. The new Obsidian and a liquid feed with orchid fertilis- For those who loving cooking, mas and a prosperous New Year! Visit the Kalamunda Gardening Festival A happy days getaway

their successful trip to ered our brains up from the resort last year. holiday mode and joined After settling into the in on a quiz night run very stylish accommo- by the club’s historian dation the  rst night’s Gordon. Much rivalry entertainment saw ensued but eventually members dress up in we had a winning table Happy Days costumes of members. They were and assemble at our get- awarded bars of Lindt away co-ordinator ex- chocolate for their eff ort. traordinaire Sue’s villa for All too soon the last nibbles and champagne. day of our Getaway Sabrina Hahn, Neville Passmore and The Kalamunda Plant Company’s Andrew Most entered into the loomed and after our KALAMUNDA Garden plants is so rewarding There will be more than 35 which will see a beauti- spirit and there were a walk some lunched at a Festival is a seasonal and has so many bene- gardening-related stalls, ful ’46 Chev truck as the number of John Travolta local café while a large gardening festival, taking  ts. I love watching plants loads of displays, demon- stage will feature Court- and Olivia Newton-John group enjoyed the hos- place in spring, summer, grow. strations and heaps of ney Murphy from 9am lookalikes. pitality of the Eagle Bay autumn and winter, off er- “I want the Kalamun- free gardening activities then 12noon, then the We then enjoyed a de- Brewery where the food ing relevant and action- da Garden Festival to for children. Mucky Duck Bush Band licious buff et meal which was delicious and the able advice. demonstrate the joys of There will be a range of from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. was served in the Bay- view divine. It is a celebration of gar- gardening, connect peo- special guest speakers in The Kalamunda Gar- view’s function room and Dinner at the resort dening and sustainable ple and spread a bit of the town hall, including den Festival is a fun, fam- and Fran introduced us on the last night was a gardening practices. happiness,” he said. Neville Passmore (who ily-friendly occasion that to a diff erent version of special farewell treat and Andrew Osenton from The festival takes place will also be the MC for is destined to become a bingo, which was lots of Sue called the chef and the Kalamunda Plant in the Kalamunda town the event), Sabrina Hahn,  agship event. Over Fifty Five Walking fun. resort staff out so that Company said he start- centre (off Barber Street) Deryn Thorpe and Steve It is educational, not Association enjoyed a The daytime activities we could thank them for looking after us so well ed the festival to create a and is a free event for ev- Wood. just entertaining, where wonderful time in over the next three days community initiative. people can learn, be in- included walks along during the stay. eryone to enjoy. All guest speaker talks Busselton recently “I struggled with de- The  rst festival was will be $10 a ticket, which spired and simply enjoy the beach path towards After dinner we were pression for over a de- held in October and was will include some tasty the wonders of gardening Dunsborough, around entertained by Jimmy cade and it was garden- a great success; it had a surprises. They will also with like-minded people. by Valerie the Cape Naturaliste Dean alias Neil Davies, ing that really helped me lovely energy and attract- visit the outdoor marquee The festival is all about Newton-Barnett Lighthouse (the ener- a super singer guitarist get through it. ed a large crowd. where they’ll do a free positivity, sharing knowl- getic climbed the 186 who took us back in time “Being outside, creat- The next festival will be ‘meet and greet’ with fes- edge and bringing people THIRTY-nine members steps up to the top). 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Dr Jane Barratt has been Secretary could be the equaliser. The cost of loneliness is enor- Members include both individuals General of the Toronto (Canada) “Health inequalities and determi- mous. In the US some two million and organisations from 62 countries, based International Federation of nants of health are the main issue. older people speak to less than one representing 50 million older people Ageing (IFA) for 15 years. An African child’s chance of reaching other person a month The IFA has consultative status at Dr Barratt graduated from the 55 is 10 per cent compared to a WA The problem for age-friendly cities the United Nations and its agencies University of WA and completed her child’s 90 per cent chance. is to  nd ways to utilise technology and the World Health Organisation. PhD at Curtin University as well as a “Life expectancy has been in- to combat loneliness. It has been involved in drafting key Masters’ degree from a UK Univer- creasing slowly for decades but re- WA is an affi liate of age friendly cit- initiatives such as the UN Principles sity and set out on a career in aged cently the curve has  attened. ies, part of the World Health Organi- for Older Persons, actively advo- care and disability. “In most cultures older people are sation’s global network. cating for older people to be recog- She has more than 35 years of seen as a burden.” “This is an honour but also a re- nized in the UN Sustainable Devel- public and private sector experience A Japanese government minister sponsibility. WA has important role opment Goals, and contributes to in public health, community and said, “let elderly people hurry up and to lead showing other cities how to international dialogue on the social, aged care, and ageing and disability die.” become age-friendly,” she said. political, cultural and physical envi- before being asked to head up the “This is ageism. Thinking ageism is The International Federation on ronments that impact the lives and prestigious international organisa- stereotyping of older people, feeling Ageing is an international non-gov- human rights of older people. tion. ageism is prejudice and the action of ernmental organisation with a mem- Dr Barratt is a Churchill Fellow, “I have enthusiasm for helping im- ageism is discrimination. bership base comprising govern- and she was recently awarded the Dr Jane Barratt prove the lives of people. I believe Healthy ageing means maintaining ment, NGOs, academics, industry Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee we should all give what we can to function as we age. To help this we and individuals. Medal in Canada in recognition of by Frank Smith others,” she said. need to design an environment to It was started in 1973, at a time her eff orts to enhance understand- Speaking at a Perth workshop on assist mobility, ways to maintain re- when the social and economic ing of ageing, engage governments NOT many West Australian are in age-friendly cities she said all old lationships, to ensure we meet basic impact of population ageing was and the private sector, and improve charge of major international organ- people are not the same but devel- needs and health to maintain func- only beginning to be understood the quality of life of older people. Diabetes Research WA reveal new grants to help change lives He and his team Dr Haynes and her The University of West- project aims to create design compounds that have received $60,000 team will use continu- ern Australia’s School of an improved anti-obe- can activate TNFSF14 to progress their work ous glucose monitoring Biomedical Sciences. sity medication to help receptors and test them into a molecule called (CGM) to assess blood This is the  rst time reduce rates of type 2 in selected human cells RAGE (the Receptor sugar levels in children they’ve funded an exten- diabetes. The work may and mice with pre-diabe- for Advanced Glyca- at high risk – but who sion of a project previ- also give rise to a new tes and type 2 diabetes. tion End-products) – a have not yet developed ously supported in order way to tackle type 1 dia- “We look forward to molecule that sits in the – type 1 diabetes. to help ensure powerful betes in patients that still watching these projects membrane surrounding There is evidence that WA research continues have beta cells. progress and thank all cells that are injured or high blood sugar levels on to a point where it can TNFSF14 has been of our donors for making stressed, as in type 2 in children can be abnor- positively impact patient shown in mice fed a our research grants pos- diabetes. mal some years before care. high-fat diet to play a sible,” said Ms Westlund. 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who are isolated and students. “Extra attention to res- son and build a relation- ing more time to devote have little social support “We have an integrat- idents has to be paid for ship with them. to the residents’ clinical outside the facility,” she ed approach that iden- either by charging the “Participants learn care. They are seeing said. ti es how attitudes are resident more, which is how to critically anal- improvements in resident Third-year psychology important in shaping discriminatory or through yse behaviour and care behavioural and the psy- students undertake ap- the future for residen- taxation and there will be needs, but the most im- chological symptoms of plied work experience as tial aged care and older fewer taxpayers in the portant issue is that it dementia.” part of the scheme, with people,” Ms Walker said. future as the population helps change ageist at- “I was not able to take medicine and other allied Conventional treat- ages.” titudes to the elderly and objective measurements health students to join ment of people living in There are some all aspects of residential of performance, but them from 2019. care can foster deper- 200,000 people in resi- aged care.” qualitative feedback was “The students are not sonalisation, which di- dential aged care in Aus- These students will be- that memory improved in off ered credit for their rectly impacts resident tralia. come part of the future some isolated residents. involvement but I’m well-being. Mr Walker says the aged care workforce. They were asking about hoping the University Ms Walker said the Good Neighbour Pro- “Students help the the students and taught will off er it as an elective impending royal com- gram could provide the staff become better in- them things about recent Participating health science students Nadine Lim and throughout all health sci- mission into aged care extra resources of time formed and freer to carry history and their lives. Debbie Chow with resident Gavin Smith ence courses.” meant it was timely to needed in these homes. out their clinical tasks.” “One even taught a “They volunteer their examine existing models “If it was adopted She said the residential student how to play a by Frank Smith Ms Nicole Walker of time and work on build- of care and the in uence across all Australian Uni- facility blossomed with ukulele. UQ School of Psycholo- ing relationships with the of negative attitudes. versities it would provide energy from the pres- “Many students were THE Good Neighbour gy developed the Good residents, many of whom “The residential care integrated care as well as ence of 65-100 visitors, keen to keep on visiting Program, a social con- Neighbour Program as have mental health and medical model does educational content. who are not family and after the semester was nection program de- part of her PhD study. behavioural issues, as not re ect home even “The model taps into develop a one on one re- over,” veloped by University “The program aims to well as age-related de- though we call the facil- 2-300 students at each lationship with residents. The program provided of Queensland (UQ) improve the quality of cline.” ities a home. university and they be- “Staff in the facility a win-win scenario for researchers could help care and life in residential The program doubles “How can we make come more involved be- have reported a sense of students, residents and shape the future of the aged care. It’s a social as a learning and devel- the model more home- cause each one is paired being more supported in improved job satisfaction aged care sector. intervention for residents opment initiative for the like? to a particular aged per- the work place and hav- of aged care staff . Oh my beating heart - stem cell nutrition and heart health... DID you know that your heart beats sels circulate through your whole the heart muscle is in constant pro- The National Institute of Health time you consume two capsules about 100,000 times a day? 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A diamond of a  lm Grease will be the word in Perth this January IT’S early 18th century and looking for guidance, and we Grease is the timelessly funny and England is at war couldn’t think of anything more  t- story of 1950s teen love, cliques, with the French. Never- ting than for that advice to come and peer pressure. Join your fa- theless, duck racing and from a kick-ass female! And really, vourite Rydell High students, Dan- pineapple eating are thriv- you can’t get more kick-ass than ny and Sandy, The T-Birds and the ing. A frail Queen Anne Christine Anu. She’s an Aussie Pink Ladies along with a cast of hi- (Olivia Colman) occupies legend, and we’re so delighted to larious characters as they jive and the throne and her close have her in the cast.” bop their way to graduation. Grease kicked off in Brisbane in Grease – The Arena Experience friend Lady Sarah (Ra- April 2017 and since then Harvest plays RAC Arena for two shows chel Weisz) governs the Rain Theatre Company has toured only on 19 January. Visit www. country in her stead while Grease – The Arena Experience to greasearenashow.com or www. tending to Anne’s ill health capacity houses in arenas around ticketek.com.au to book. and mercurial temper. Credit: Glenn Pokorny the country – Newcastle, Adelaide, WIN WIN WIN When a new servant Sydney and Melbourne. The pro- We have some VIP tickets Abigail (Emma Stone) ar- AFTER playing to sold out arenas Producer Tim O’Connor said: duction has now been seen by available for some lucky read- rives, her charm endears around the country, Grease – The “Teen Angel has traditionally been more than 60,000 people nation- ers to experience Grease – The her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing and Arena Experience featuring more played by a male, but we really wide. Arena Experience on 19 Janu- Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic than 700 performers thunders wanted to mix things up in this The ultimate party musical fea- ary at RAC Arena. To be in the roots. onto the stage at RAC Arena for new production, so in a unique tures all the favourite hits includ- draw simply email win@havea As the politics of the war become quite time con- two shows only on 19 January. twist, we cast Teen Angel as a fe- ing: You’re the One That I Want, gonews.com.au with Grease suming for Sarah, Abigail steps into the breach to  ll Australia’s most iconic female male. Greased Lightnin’, Grease is the in the subject line or write to in as the Queen’s companion. Their burgeoning friend- Indigenous performer, Aria Award “Teen Angel appears when Word, Summer Nights, Beau- Grease c/- Have a Go News PO ship gives her a chance to ful l her ambitions and she winner, Christine Anu, will don the Frenchy has just dropped out of ty School Drop Out and Born to Box 1042 West Leederville 6901. will not let woman, man, politics or rabbit stand in her wings as Teen Angel. beauty school and is feeling lost Hand Jive. Competition closes 31/12/18. way. Don’t miss The Favourite; a stunning historical En- HAGN#321-051113 glish drama. In cinemas 26 December. WIN WIN WIN We have  ve double passes for some lucky read- ers to win – to be in the draw simply email win@ haveagonews.com.au with Favourite in the sub- ject line or call the offi ce during business hours on 9227 8283. Competition closes 18/12/18.

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THE Step Brothers are reunited – this time play- ing the world’s greatest consulting detective and his loyal biogra- pher – as Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star as Holmes and Watson in this comedic produc- tion. The famed pair join forces to investigate a murder at Buckingham Palace. They soon learn that they have only four days to solve the case, or the queen will become Mori- aty’s next victim. Holmes and Watson is directed by Etan Cohen and starring Rebecca Hall, Rob Brydon, Kelly Mac- donald and Ralph Fiennes. Don’t miss this hilarious take on Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tales. In cinemas 26 December. WIN WIN WIN Thanks to Sony Films we have 10 double passes to giveaway to the new comedy  lm Holmes and Watson. To be in the draw simply email [email protected] with Holmes in the subject line or call the offi ce during busi- ness hours on 9227 8283. Closes 21/12/18. Love the movies? See the latest movie reviews and win tickets www.haveagonews.com.au HAGN#321-051158

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Club Swizzle returns to Fringe with a sizzling new show THE smash hit of 2018, Club your jaw drop, take your breath and our annual pilgrimage to Swizzle, from the creators of La away and charm the pants right Perth has become a highlight of Soirée is back this January. off you. our touring year. Club Swizzle will once again The house band, Mikey and “There’s no other place in the transform the iconic Ice Cream the Nightcaps, return to provide world we would rather be than Factory into the wildest den of the live swingin’ soundtrack in Perth for those balmy Fringe iniquity in town this summer for for the festivities, sloshing their World nights once the circus has Fringe. After blowing the roof off way through the tunes ‘til the rolled into town.” the Roundhouse for its European last punter staggers out into the Audiences are encouraged premiere, Club Swizzle returns to morning sun. to arrive early and enjoy a few Perth direct from London with a La Soiree say they are very signature cocktails at the Club new line-up of mischievous ac- excited to bring with them for Swizzle bar before the action be- robats, troubadours and cabaret the very  rst time to Perth a new gins. Leave your coat and your queens. posse of cabaret sweethearts hang-ups at the door and come The cheekiest souls in show- and circus reprobates hand- and join the Club biz gather on, in and around picked from around the world for Club Swizzle is a perfect cock- the Club Swizzle bar where leg- their irrepressible and intoxicat- tail of comedy, cabaret and cir- ends are made, and good times ing spirit. cus served with a twist and will abound. Club Swizzle kicks the Creative Producer Brett Hay- run for an extended season from mayhem up a notch in a per- lock says: “Both La Soirée and 17 January to 3 March at the Ice- fect cocktail of comedy, cabaret Club Swizzle have captured the cream Factory, 100 Roe Street, and circus, served with a twist. imagination of Perth audiences. Northbridge. (18+venue) Swizzle Boys Club Swizzle 17 January to 3 March FRINGE WORLD Festival 2019 The acrobatic and charismatic “The response to both our To book visit www.fringeworld. © Prudence Upton Swizzle Boys are back to make shows has been extraordinary com.au or call 9227 6288. Can You Ever Forgive Me? Keira Knightley stars in Colette - riveting period drama

MELISSA McCarthy AFTER marrying a successful Parisian inspire additional Claudine novels. Co- stars in the adapta- man of letters known commonly as lette’s subsequent  ght over the creative tion of the memoir “Willy” (Dominic West), Sidonie-Gabri- ownership of these books de es gender Can You Ever Forgive elle Colette (Keira Knightley) is trans- roles and drives her to overcome socie- Me? the true story of planted from her childhood home in ru- tal constraints, revolutionising literature, best-selling celeb- ral France to the intellectual and artistic fashion and sexual expression. splendour of Paris. In cinemas 20 December. rity biographer (and Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to WIN WIN WIN friend to cats) Lee ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-au- We have 10 double passes for Israel (Melissa Mc- tobiographical novel, about a brazen some lucky readers to win – to be Carthy) who made country girl named Claudine, that be- in the draw simply email win@havea her living in the 1970s comes a bestseller and a cultural sen- gonews.com.au with Colette in the and 80s pro ling the sation. subject line or call the offi ce during likes of Katharine Colette and Willy become the talk business hours on 9227 8283. Com- Hepburn, Tullulah Bankhead, Estee Lauder and of Paris, and their adventures go on to petition closes 18/12/18. journalist Dorothy Kilgallen. When Lee is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception, abet- A soul kind of Christmas with the Milford Street Shakers ted by her loyal friend Jack (Richard E. Grant). NINE-PIECE soul mu- Soul music special at the Mommy Kissing Santa A stunning performance by McCarthy and one sic band The Milford Sewing Room in Perth on Claus and even some tra- not to be missed. Street Shakers want to Saturday, 22 December. ditional Christmas carols. In cinemas 6 December. share some Christmas The band performed to “Although our versions cheer with their mate DJ a sell-out audience at this are a little more upbeat WIN WIN WIN Smokestack Ash. Christmas show last year than people are used We have  ve double passes for some lucky Milford Street Shakers performing their soul ver- to hearing with our full- readers to win – to be in the draw simply email band leader Dom D’Le- sions of Christmas songs blown horn section re- [email protected] with Forgive in no says the band will be and carols and Dom says ally given the Christmas the subject line or call the offi ce during busi- going all out to share the he is expecting another music some oomph,” ness hours on 9227 8283. Competition closes Christmas spirit with Ash sell-out. he says. “It will be White 15/12/18. as part of their Christmas Dom says the Milford Christmas, but not as you Party Extravaganza live Street Shakers will be know it.” bringing their brand of As well as Christmas Dom said the Milford attracted long queues HAGN#321-051204 high impact, high energy songs the band will be Street Shakers  rst per- outside the venue and soul music to provide a performing many of its formance at the Sewing recommended patrons diff erent twist on Christ- 1960s favourites to get Room for the Christmas got in early with online mas favourites like I Saw the party going. concert last year had bookings. NEW YEAR’S EVE The Sewing Room, in the basement of one GALA CONCERT 2018 of Perth’s most beauti- ful old buildings at 317 Murray Street in Wolf

HAGN#321-051224 Lane was built in 1910 and the basement was once a sewing room for SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2019 one of Perth’s leading fashion houses. EscapeEscape to a mamagical evening under the stars in the historical timber The party gets un- der way from 6pm at town of Jarrahdale. the Sewing Room, 317 Murray St (basement), GretaGrG ete a BradBradmanma | Rosario La Spina | José Carbó | Milijana Nikolic Wolf Lane, Perth. Pre- Join theV iennaPopsOrchestra sale tickets are $28.50 Presented by the Rotary Club of Perth with Mark Coughlan sjshire.wa.gov.au inclusive of booking fee BOOK NOW or $35 at the door. ST For more informa- MONDAY 31 DECEMBER 2018 tion and to buy tickets log on to milfordstreet TWO CONCERT TIMES AVAILABLE shakers.com.au/upcom 2:00pm Matinee Family Concert ART for ALLL o ing-shows/ 9:30pm Champagne Gala Concert WIN WIN WIN November 23 - December 16 Christmas Bazaar We have two double Perth Concert Hall Atwell Gallery closed until January 7 passes to giveaway to some lucky read- FEATURING January 12 - 25 ers to the fabulous Perth born International Soprano, Sara Macliver & Helpmann Award winner Andrew Check website for our Summer School, Foote will join Musical Director Mark Coughlan and the Vienna Pops Orchestra for Christmas concert. To a magical concert of classical and popular favourites at the New Year’s Eve Gala “Inspirations - A Journey into Art”. 13 popular artistssts be in the draw sim- Concert, as we count down to 2019. are running 21 exciting workshops from 2-hours to 4-days. ply call the offi ce on TICKETS Plus School holiday activities each weekday from 10am-12noon. 9227 8283 during busi- Tickets from $45 (concessions available) ness hours or email Please visit perthconcerthall.com.au or ticketmaster.com.au Check website or Facebook for more information win@haveagonews. Call on 9231 9999 or book in person at Perth Concert Hall Box Office ATWELL GALLERY AT ATWELL ARTS CENTRE Riverside location on bus route - Plenty of parking - air conditioned com.au with Milford

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Harbour Theatre presents Hotel Sorrento for last season in 2018 HANNIE Rayson’s award winning successful, Booker-nominated nov- The play is directed by Thomas Rachel Bartlett, Sjaan Lucas, Rex play, Hotel Sorrento, which inspired el based on her life in Australia and Dimmick who, despite being only Gray, Felix Malcolm, Robert Jack- the 1995  lm of the same name, will returned home to discover that her 25 years of age, is no stranger to son, Sally Boteler and Benn Rayner. be Harbour Theatre’s  nal produc- aggrieved sisters maintain the novel theatre. Since moving to WA in Hotel Sorrento plays at Harbour tion for their 2018 season and will is actually their life story, with only 2008 he has created his own theatre Theatre, Mosman Park Memorial run for a strictly limited season from the names changed. company and worked extensively in Hall, 16 Lochee Street, Mosman Friday 7 to Sunday 16 December. The international attention it is at- the student theatre scene at Mur- Park on 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 De- Hotel Sorrento was  rst per- tracting becomes a bone of conten- doch University as well as being cember @ 7.30pm with matinees on formed in 1990 by the Playbox tion between the sisters, and Pippa involved with various community 9 and 16 December commencing at Theatre Company at the Malthouse and Hilary’s sense of betrayal and theatres around Perth. 2pm. Theatre winning an AWGIE, NSW unwilling exposure over the story it Drawing on his own family experi- Bookings on 9255 3336 or www. Premier’s Literary Award and a has to tell also provides dramatic ences, Thomas gathered a very tal- TAZTix.com.au $25.50 Concession Green Room Award. Since then the structure to the narrative, because ented cast to portray the roles that $23.00, Child under 15 or full time play has been performed more than it requires Meg to physically return demand much of the actors to retain Student $20.50. 50 times throughout Australia and from the outside world back into the the authenticity of the production. WIN WIN WIN overseas (winning critical acclaim domestic sphere of her old home Using a combination of lighting and We have one double pass to on its London debut), and has been town of Sorrento. sound to bring the many and vari- giveaway to a lucky reader for a translated into French, Japanese In the play Hannie Rayson reach- ous locations to life, Thomas feels performance of Hotel Sorrento. and Swedish. es into the heart of family relation- that the talent of the actors coupled To be in the draw simply email In Hotel Sorrento, Rayson has ships to reveal, gradually, the mul- with Hannie Rayson’s strong script [email protected] with created Meg, the sister who has tiplicity of factors that both bring will result in a truly special produc- Harbour in the subject line or call left home and made a new life for family members together – and tion. the offi ce during business hours herself in England. She has written a drive them apart. Featuring Rosalyn Anderson, on 9227 8283.Closes 12/12/18. Practically perfect HAGN#321-051194 following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with THE SMASH HIT OF 2018 RETURNS the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the fam- ily rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! lives. Disney’s Mary Pop- pins Returns is sure to delight a new round of audiences along with the old fans. In cinemas on I Janu- ary. IT’S the  lm the girls in WIN WIN WIN the Have a Go News of- We have  ve family  ce have been waiting for of four passes for some all year – the new version lucky readers to win – of the classic feel good to be in the draw sim-  lm Mary Poppins. In ply email win@havea depression-era London, gonews.com.au with a now-grown Jane and Mary in the subject line Michael Banks, along or call the offi ce during with Michael’s three chil- business hours on 9227 dren, are visited by the 8283. Competition clos- enigmatic Mary Poppins es 18/12/18. 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SCENE (1): IT WAS a great start to Seniors Week when we kicked off with the AGL Seniors Week Film Festival on 10 and 11 November which saw 180 people attend Palace Cinemas Raine Square to spend an afternoon enjoying the screening of Robert Redford’s Old Man and the Gun. Included in the free tick- ets which were dispersed through a competition was a snack pack of popcorn, ice-cream and a drink. Thanks to our partner AGL – it’s gas plus a lot more, who came on board this year to off er this weekend of movies for our readers. SCENE (1): Top row from left to right; Brian and Lynne Smith - Chris and Bee Addis - Chris and Neil Williams - Diana Thomas and Susan Willis - Helen and Gordon Newman. Second row from LtR; Jane Francz and Gary Perkins - Jan McKenzie and Barbara Moyle - William and Kathleen O’Malley - Kerrie and Paul Sheedy - Margaret May and Vera Elliott - Brian and Maureen Mableson. Third row, from LtR; Jack Jennings - Mimma Conchello and Antoinetta Dellaroccheita - Rosalind Franklin and Frank Keet.

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SCENE (3): THE premier event of Seniors Week 2018 Have a Go Day – a livelighter event organised by the Seniors Recreation Council of WA was a fabulous celebration of lov- ing later life. With more than 230 stall holders, about 15,000 people came together to have a go at activities, enjoy entertainment, learn about new opportunities and enjoy the surrounds of beautiful Burswood Park. There really is nothing else like Have a Go Day and each year we are proud to host the hospitality tents and sponsor the event. SCENE (1): Top row from left to right; AGL State Manager Jackie Shervington, editor Jen Merigan and Minister for Seniors Mick Murray. Second row from LtR; Athol Wightman and Channel 7’s Monika Kos. Third row from LtR; Crown Tent hosts John Burgess and Tod John- ONE of our savvy readers sent this amended drawing of November 2018’s cartoon for us, they ston - 6PR announcers Gareth Parker and Simon Beaumont. Fouth row from LtR; Have a Go didn’t send through their name but we wanted to share it with you. volunteers Anne Cameron and Noreen Hemmy - Ian Stewart and the WA Police Pipe Band Buy more colour EAT BETTER

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