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There’s something for everyone at Have a Go Day by Jennifer Merigan The day kicks off with an offi cial hearing tests, blood pressure serve people free tea, coff ee and walk at 11am, leaving from site and blood sugar testing. water. The chocolate wheel will THIS year visitors are in for an 118 which is lead by the Over Entertainment will include the be spinning at the main tent with Food for Life exciting change at the annu- 55 Walking Association, Heart Men in Harmony singers, a huge great prizes available for people al Have a Go Day which will be Foundation and COTA WA Mall variety of dancing including ball- to win. Visitors to the hospitality held on Wednesday 9 November Walkers. room, square, line, tap and belly tents can also play giant chess from 8.30am to 3.30pm at Bur- The Climbing Wall, Scout’s dancing or enjoy a demonstra- and giant jenga. swood Park. Obstacle Course and canoeing tion from the Prime Movers ex- Channel 7 Perth and 6PR per- Due to structural changes at on the river will provide an op- ercise to music group. Budding sonalities will be in attendance Burswood Park the event will portunity for people who love to chefs will not want to miss the throughout the day. There are a now be focused along the river- challenge themselves physically. Bethanie Bake Off  nals or the huge variety of food and drink High quality, great tasting meals side and will provide visitors with Disc Golf Park will be running variety of cooking demonstra- outlets around the grounds to a more compact event. putting and how to play golf clin- tions. buy lunch or bring along a picnic NO CONTRACTS Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter ics and the Melville Amateur An- For those who want to become and enjoy the riverside view. - Over 70 dishes to choose from event, is the highlight of WA Se- gling Club will also off er practical more savvy with technology, Tech With more than 200 displays, - FREE Home Delivery niors Week and is organised by advice and demonstrations for Savvy Seniors will be on hand as activities and entertainment, the Seniors Recreation Council anglers. well the opportunity to try Seniors there is something for everyone - Special Dietary Meals of WA (SRC). The West Coast Eagles will be Exergaming. If people have a at Have a Go Day. - Microwave & Oven Safe

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HAGN#092/295 2 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016 From the editor’s desk Funny historical fact DURING the Prohibition era in America (1920-1933) tion the  lm The Roll- tal attack while he was hold the ladder. ing Stones Live in Cuba working as a mission- which banned alcohol, a man accused of selling it *** illegally had to be acquitted because the jury drank  lm which I recently saw ary in Africa. Geoff had The Royal WA Histori- the evidence. The jurors claimed they had sam- Ageing at Event Cinemas in dropped into the offi ce cal Society’s Community pled the drink to determine if it contained alcohol Innaloo. I really enjoyed over the years and we Talks Program will pres- – which it did. the concert, their songs had promoted the books ent the History of Voyage research are timeless, the band he had written. He was a Estate and VOC emblem played well and Mick good man who went out along with their range of Quote of the month sang his heart out. of his way to help many VOC products. The talk snippet What I was most people in his life and he will be held on Wednes- “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t impressed with is at will be sorely missed, I day 26 October at 5pm mind, it doesn’t matter.” READERS will  nd this 73-years-old Mick Jag- extend sympathies to his with a cost of $10. Call Mark Twain edition packed with in- ger really de ed the ste- family and friends. the offi ce on 9386 3841 formation about the reotypes of ageing and *** for bookings and further VOLUNTEERING in forthcoming Have a Go ran around that stage like A national safety cam- details. Word of the month middle age and senior Day at Burswood Park someone who was 35. paign is being run to *** years is linked to en- on 9 November. We also His face may have highlight the safe use Thank you to the many Mumpsimus hanced mental health. present our annual Se- aged, de nitely no plas- of ladders among older people who have been noun There is no posi- niors Week Liftout which tic surgery, but his body people, especially men. contributing their stories De nition - A traditional custom or idea adhered to tive association seen lists the many other looked the same as he About 1600 people are for Living Histories where although shown to be unreasonable. before age of 40, sug- events taking place from A person who obstinately adheres to old customs gesting the link varies did 20, 30 or even 40 hospitalised annually we are asking people for or ideas in spite of evidence that they are wrong or 6 - 13 November around years ago. with serious injuries in their recollections about across life course. unreasonable. Volunteering in mid- Perth and the regions. The band with Keith Australia with most oc- what life was like for Origin dle and older age is Have a Go News is hold- Richards, drummer curring while doing DIY them in the 1960s in WA. Mid 16th century: erroneously for Latin sumpsimus ing an inaugural Seniors Charlie Watts and guitar- or maintenance at home. This is your last chance in quod in ore sumpsimus ‘which we have taken into linked to good mental Week Film Festival this ist Ronnie Wood all have The following steps are to be part of the project the mouth’ (from the Eucharist), in allusion to the health/emotional well- year and you can  nd had a reputation for wild recommended before with entries closing on story of an illiterate priest who, when corrected for being,  nds a large all the information about ways but all of them pro- you get on a ladder: 15 October. reading quod in ore mumpsimus, replied ‘I will not study of British adults, the fabulous  lms we are vided me with an inspira- choose the right lad- I hope readers enjoy change my old mumpsimus for your new sumpsi- published in the online presenting during the tion that your age is no der, don’t work in wet or this bumper issue of the mus’. journal BMJ Open. week in the liftout. barrier to getting out and windy conditions, take paper. But no such as- *** having a go! time to set up the ladder, I wish you a happy and sociation was seen There is certainly no Long live The Rolling work safely up the lad- healthy month. Urban slang before the age of 40, doubt that continuing to Stones! der, comply with instruc- suggesting that the exercise in later late gen- *** tions regarding stable Jennifer Merigan Sel e link may be stronger erally provides you with a I was very saddened placement and weight Editor A picture one takes of herself or himself, usually at certain points of the better quality of life and by the news that Salva- capacity, know your lim- [email protected] with a camera phone, and often with the purpose of life course, say the re- extends one’s life span. tion Army offi cer Geoff its, work to your ability Like us on facebook or uploading it to social media sites searchers. This brings me to men- Freind died from a bru- and have another person follow us on twitter! 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10.30am Monday and Thursday and achievement (except public holidays). THE Writefree Women’s 1996 with the aim to en- spin-off groups. ogy The Journey featured Writing Group, one of courage women writers One of the original photocopied and stapled Tours run for 1 hour. No bookings required. the  rst groups launched to work alongside other members, Brenda Ber- pages that were hand- at the not-for-pro t KSP creative people and ulti- risford, said: “We have collated by the members. Group Bookings also available Writers’ Centre in Green- mately have the oppor- had so many interesting Today, while the group mount, is set to publish tunity to be published. people passing through has advanced to a more phone 9222 7259. its 20th anthology Plati- Over the past 20 years, over the years. But we are sophisticated printing www.parliament.wa.gov.au num Ladies this October, this philosophy brought proud to boast that  ve process, the main pro- celebrating a milestone together would-be writ- of the original members duction of the book is still platinum anniversary. ers from all backgrounds are still with us: Jill South- done ‘in-house’. Luck- All 19 copies of past an- – poets, artists, mothers, gate, Shirley Taylor, Dawn ily, there is no shortage of thologies are currently on musicians and grand- Abrahams, Verna Moses talented cover designers,

HAGN#089/295 display at KSP as part of mothers. In the 2000s the and myself. Also, we have type-setters, editors and a special exhibition. group became so large many others who have proof-readers within the The group formed in the centre launched two been with the group for group. more than 10 years.” The group is set to The success of the launch Platinum Ladies on PERSONAL TOUCH group is not limited to Sunday 23 October from CAR DETAILING its impressive longev- 2pm at the KSP Writers’ • Cars cleaned to your personal ity. Since joining, many Centre. Sumptuous af- satisfaction at your home or workplace. Writefree members have ternoon tea is provided. • Choose from a range of personalised become competition win- All are welcome to attend services at a range of aff ordable prices. ners and published po- with the opportunity to • Vehicles brought to showroom standard. etry, short stories, memoir purchase a book, view the • Quality products and latest equipment. essays and  ction nov- exhibition and learn more • Loyalty card discounts for regular clients.

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We ask you to try and Unfortunately, the day to day pressures of everyday capture the essence of living may mean that the family unit is not always able the 1960s from your per- Help the Salvos to provide the level of support required to achieve the spective with a personal above. Hence, Residential Age Care may be story, a poignant tale or help others with a gift in your Will become a more viable option. an overview of life for you Accommodation deposits for residential age care are in that decade. The sto- After providing for those you love, why not leave a gift for those not cheap. Do you pay this upfront as one lump sum ries will be collated into a in greatest need? Including a gift to The Salvation Army will enable or make daily payments? Or do you do a combination book entitled Living His- us to continue to assist more than one million Australians every year. of the two? Do you sell the family home or is it best tories – Stories from the to rent it out? How will you  nance the ongoing daily swinging 60s, which will be published in November. Each contributor will receive a copy of the book as For a FREE copy of our Wills information booklet FREE CALL 1800 337 082 care fees and how does this aff ect their Centrelink Age pension? a lasting legacy for future generations. or complete and send this coupon to The Salvation Army Entries should not exceed 1000 words and entrants Send me a FREE copy of your Name These are questions I can help you with. are encouraged to supply photographs with submis- Wills information booklet sions. Address CHARLES PENHEIRO I am interested in leaving The last chance for submissions will be 15 October, State P/C Aged Care Financial Planning a gift to The Salvation Army 9 2016. Tel: (08) 6102 0833 Mbl: 0405 182 78 Entrants can download an entry form from the Email HAGN#074/295 Email: info@penheiro nancialplanning.com.au Have I have already included a Go News website, email livinghistories@haveagone The Salvation Army in my Will Tel www.penheiro nancialplanning.com.au ws.com.au for a form to be emailed or call the offi ce Send to: The Salvation Army, PO Box 8498, PERTH BC 6849. See my aged care posts on Linkedin on 9227 8283 for a form to be posted. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016 3 June’s a woman with a passion Kathy’s winning verse pays Book review tribute to Have a Go News... Future Brain for life and preserving our history by Dr Jenny Brockis the following poem: Reviewed by Pat Paleeya (H)as wood is long and convo- (A)mazing luted. Part of the Parish WHEN I  rst glanced at (V)ariety. Indeed, of Beacons eld originally, this book I thought uh-oh (E)verything the Spearwood area was this is one for the pointy (A) served by visiting minis- heads and with more (G)ood paper should: than a little trepidation (O)riginality, informative ters who held services in HAVE a Go News and private homes. I began to read. How (N)ews features, wrong I was. Crown Perth were pleased (E)xtremely tasty reci- “The construction of to provide two outstand- the mission hall was an Yes, it would be invalu- pes and able to CEO’s and team ing prizes to celebrate the (W)ellbeing advice... outreach into the area 25th anniversary edition. and was built by contri- leaders who may need making it to motivate their staff , The  rst prize was a (S)imply Sensational for butions from the Parish luxury bus to and from of Beacons eld and local but, dear readers, don’t we all need a little motivation Seniors! at times? This book shows an interesting insight into Crown Perth with lunch Thank you again to the businessmen who were at the Atrium for the lucky mainly market gardeners. how the brain can be re-programmed from habitual hundreds of readers who negative thinking and destructive learning from long winner and 20 of their entered and for their won- “Services, while being friends. The winner of this held regularly, were only held beliefs to structured thought patterns that in a derful sentiments about non-complex way can unlock the superpower of the prize was Gwen Duff y. a small part of the use of this paper. And a very big brain. Gwen is part of the group thank you to Crown Perth the hall. Various organ- There are challenges to face every day and at times of grandparents raising isations including sport- for the magni cent prizes we need to think on our feet especially as technology their grandchildren and for both competitions. ing clubs held meetings advances and we need to keep up with the changes. her entry really made us there, much to the con- The brain needs to be a sharp and capable tool maxi- feel that her and her hard- HAGN#087/295a sternation of some of the mising its full cognitive potential. working grandparents members of the commit- GENTS Dr Brockis writes that Future Brain will help people would really appreciate CALLING ALL ...who Two grand ladies: June Caunt outside tee running the hall. expand their brains capability, manage stress, and be this prize. “It was also used for are looking to the St Michael’s Church more creative and innovative. By using neuro-scien- Thank you to the hun- future READY and electioneering meetings ti c principles she shows people how they can boost dreds of people who en- by Lee Tate their State champion and light entertainment MOTIVATED their brain’s  tness. tered the competition. seeking a greyhound “Our Acres”, such as plays and com- This book isn’t one that can be read quickly or The second prize was THIS is the story of two ...FRIEND ...LOVER as a tilt to their mortgage. edy skits. One of the ma- skimmed through. Like a good meal it should be sa- an overnight stay at grand ladies. One is a ...SOULMATE? Have a Go News dis- jor uses was for dances. voured, each morsel slowly digested and appreciated. Crown Metropol with din- 100-year-old humble, covered the names of Many older residents in There are twelve chapters or keys that help to improve ner at Silks, Crown cash Contact Maureen single-storey, limestone, June and Doug, a former Spearwood remember the the brain’s performance and Dr Brockis would like to and breakfast at Atrium. @ The Love brick-walled building with grenadier guardsman, on dances. make brain  tness as well known and understood as To be in the draw for Detective a corrugated metal roof in the WA Museum’s “wel- “The history of the area Jamie Oliver has made healthy eating. I believe that this prize entrants had to seven days 11-7 a non-descript street in come walls” of 1960s mi- is recorded in accidents she will ful l that goal through this intriguing and ex- tell us why they love read- (without obligation). Perth’s southern suburbs. grants in Fremantle. and war eff orts. The story tremely interesting book that promotes brain  tness for ing Have a Go News. WA based successful The other is the champion Since then, June - for- of the Anglican Parish of everyone. The lucky winner of this dating service of her close-knit commu- mer Nottingham Shire Spearwood is also a social Copies are available from Dymocks and all good was Kathy Chaudhry with 0409 763 638 nity’s mission to see the policewoman - has em- history of the Spearwood book stores, and online through Amazon, Booktopia hall’s history rightly re- braced every opportunity district.” and Bookworld, the RRP is $25.95. It is available as corded for posterity. She available to her including June is now on a mis- a Kindle version and soon will be as an audiobook is June Caunt, 81. a university degree after sion to  nd funding to sup- through Audible (price to be con rmed). To obtain a

HAGN#066/295 MASTECTOMYM The attractive little turning 50. June obtained port the publishing and personally autographed version please order through stone building in Mell her science degree from distribution of the book, A Jenny’s website http://www.drjennybrockis.com (ad- FITTINGFIT MONTH: Road has served the Curtin University, her Journey of Faith. While, in ditional postage cost is $7.50). Spearwood community masters from Notre Dame a small market, the book WIN WIN WIN Receive 25% OFF all since 1916. Its records and, at age 78, her PhD  lls an important gap in We have a copy to give away. To enter please mastectomy bathers re ect the struggles and from UWA. the State’s heritage. June email to [email protected], with the book and bras for eventual successes of “Being at a loose-end, can be contacted by email: title in the subject line or write to Future Brain one of Western Australia’s I took a unit in history [email protected] Competition, Have a Go News, PO Box 1042, West the month of October most historically-signi - with Notre Dame Univer- Perhaps a hall heroine Leederville WA 6901. Don’t forget to write your cant regions. sity. One of the professors was preordained. June’s name, address and telephone number on the back The Swan River Colony suggested I do a Masters maiden name is Hall. of an envelope. Competition closes 31/10/16. of the 1800s was trans- so I researched some- formed into a prosperous thing I knew about, Brit- OctoOctoberb State thanks to the sweat ish migration to WA in the BrBreasteas Cancer of passionate pioneers 1960s,” she said. AwAwarenessar and dedicated migrant Dr June Caunt’s work gardeners who created a has been published on- mmonthont lifesaving food bowl for line. Use it or Lose it! our early settlers. Spear- June, was Kwinana’s wood was at the forefront  rst woman councillor, of the back-breaking bat- standing on an anti-nucle- Don’t let your dental bene ts get away... tleground. ar platform. As at December 31, all your dental bene ts will expire. Full range of Three years ago, with June and Doug have chlorinechlo resistant the 2016 centenary of lived in Coogee for 26 We are offering an amazing introductory offer for new patients. their community centre years. bathersbath and on their minds, locals “My children have Get your  rst dental implant for only $1090! frontfront fastening turned to congregation spread their wings. (excludes abutment and crown) member June Caunt. Mandy is 54 and lives in brasbras available June’s mission was to Bunbury, Nadine, 52, is in That’s over $1000 in savings! dig deep, unearth every Floreat, Gareth, 50, lives in Or get $599 off any other major dental service* fascinating fact about the Brisbane and Kylie, 48, is sturdy little hall that has nearby in South Lake. endured through event- Pounding the keyboard DON’T DELAY: Call us today for your ful times and put it on the is nothing new to the oc- FREE consultation (normally $89) Exclusive to Perth - Carillon City record. togenarian. Appointment times are  lling fast! The selection of June, “I have been using *(conditions apply) 9322 2907 then approaching her computers to do research EMAIL: [email protected] eighties, was an inspired since 1979 when I was www.fourseasonslingerie.com.au choice and the book on the librarian at Alcoa. 322 Vincent St, Leederville 6007 HAGN#046/295 OPEN Mon - Thurs 9.30am to 5pm St Michael and all Angels Computers also  gured Fri 9.30am - 6pm Anglican Church is now quite heavily in my univer- Phone: 9242 4400 Sat 9.30am - 4pm complete. sity research,” says June Deadlines, hurdles and who, with Doug, belongs challenges are nothing for to Tales of Times Past, HAGN#038/295 June. At 81 years young, a volunteer group visit- June recently underwent ing schools and residen- a total hip replacement tial care homes “talking and also endured shin- about life as it was when gles and the  u. But it we were young.” merely slowed her home “I was asked by Rev and community activities Lynne Eastwood to write with husband Doug, 83, a the history of St Michael’s retired quarantine inspec- for the centenary. I found tor. Champion pedigree that the history of the dog breeders, they love church was a history of to show their animals, the changes in the de- including national cham- mography of the area. pions. “It was constructed as “I have a Japanese a mission or lecture hall Chin and an Italian Grey- by the Church of England hound”, a smiling June community of Spearwood tells Have a Go News. and others in 1916. It was The couple has bred and consecrated by Assistant sold many champions Bishop David Murray in of both breeds and also 1996,” she said. raised greyhounds from June explains in her their former Casuarina writings: “The history of property. the Mission Hall and the They jokingly named Anglican Parish of Spear- 4 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016

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And that’s diff erent for every- Contributors Noelene Swain one in three of people reading this had…”. People wish they’d taken one. Our free guide can spare peo- Please address all correspondence to the Editor Vince Garreffa letter will face at least one natural di- the kids’ baby photographs; kept ple much of the avoidable grief and Email the editor/travel editor: Jeanette Woolerton saster in their lifetime. And after the their passports safe; upped their trauma because we know that the [email protected] disaster hits, sadly there’s one thing insurance; looked in on their neigh- better you are prepared, the better Admin Lisa McMahon most will also experience. Regret bours. you will cope . Email to production: Production/Graphic Artist about not being better prepared. For decades, we’ve seen  rst- Download your RediPlan at red [email protected] Suyin Boehm In Emergency Preparedness hand the trauma, stress, and hard- cross.org.au/prepare and get pre- Week, Red Cross is calling on all ship that disasters bring; things pared. Website: www.haveagonews.com.au Advertising sales: Advertising Sales Manager Australians to take action before many of us just aren’t prepared for Yours sincerely Peter Johnston it’s too late. We want all Australians like anxiety, grief and loss, relation- Linda Crumlin Printers Rural Press Direct Line: (08) 9227 8285 to be prepared for an emergency, ship problems, and  nancial hard- A/Director Red Cross WA Email: [email protected] whether it’s as large as a bush re, ship that can go on for many years. Founding Editor Judith Treby Editor Jennifer Merigan /Travel Editor Features Co-ordinator Local craft group helps young women in Uganda Tammy Scott Journalists Josephine Allison Frank Smith When Wendy heard the local Anglican Op Brad Elborough Business Development Executive about the good work the Shop have been saving Lee Tate John Leskiewicz Days for Girls campaign good  eecy sheets and The attention of advertisers is drawn to the Trade Practices Act 1974 and the provisions in the Act which apply to advertising. Warranty & Indemnity: was doing she decided other suitable fabrics. Advertisers and/or advertising agencies upon and by lodging material with the publisher for publication or authorising or approving of the publications of any material INDEMNIFY the Publisher, its servants and agents against all liability claim or proceedings whatsoever arising from the publication and to carry on the same work Other donations of new without limiting the generality of the foregoing so indemnify each of them in relation to defamation, slander of title, breach of copyright, infringement of for the villages where her knickers, washcloths trademarks or names or publication titles, unfair competition or trade practices, royalties or violations of rights of privacy and WARRANT that the mate- rial complies with all relevant laws and regulations and that its publication will not give rise to any rights against its servants or agents. All advertising daughter worked. She and soaps have also 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 Trade Descriptions and False Advertisements Act (W.A.) and the publisher may rely on that understanding. Although every care approached a group of been gratefully received. is taken the Publisher shall not be liable for clerical or printers’ errors or their consequences however caused and no responsibility can be accepted by the Publisher where publication is delayed or prevented by factors beyond the control of the publishers. The Publisher reserves the right in its absolute her friends from the Tim- So far, 50 packs have discretion to alter in whole or in part or to withdraw from publication any advertisement. No advertisement undertaken by a client shall be reliant on bers Edge Craft group in been sent to Uganda supporting editorial. All editorial submissions shall be used at the Editor’s discretion. All editorial submissions published in this newspaper remains the property of the publishers and cannot be reproduced without written authority. Dawesville to see of they and the Timbers Edge The editorial views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers. could help with this proj- Craft Group were thrilled HAGN#036/295 ect and they happily ac- to receive an email with cepted. photos of the girls receiv- The group started ing their gift packs. Their Some of the voluntary workshop ladies in Dawesville creating packs to send gratitude was humbling. preparing items to send to Uganda to the girls in Uganda The next shipment containing two pairs of weighs 50kg and is ready WENDY Singh is part of workers who could then knickers, three pad hold- to go and will cost around a group which supports go into their commu- ers, ten pads, a bar of $400 to send to Uganda. Ugandan schoolgirls and nities and teach good soap and a washcloth A gofundme page en- creates useful packages health practices. Up to all-together in a draw- titled Educate Ugandan to send to the country. 10 per cent of Ugandan string bag. All of these Girls has been set up and Wendy’s daughter Deb- school girls miss up to items are washable and any contributions to fu- bie lived in Uganda for 12 20 per cent of their edu- therefore can be used ture freight costs would years where she worked cation each month be- over and over. be gratefully received. as a women’s doctor. cause they are unable to As well as the dona- Any donations of queries Debbie also trained access feminine hygiene tions made by the resi- please call Wendy on Transfer Services on offer: local people as health products, Wendy said. dents of Timbers Edge, 0407 199 739. Rock on at the Leslie Street Community Centre Index LESLIE Street Commu- Bill, a pioneer of become the Bill Blaine nity Centre is pleased Western Australian and the Dynamics. to present a fabulous rock and roll, appeared Bill became an ar- concert celebrating the at most of Perth’s night dent fan of Bill Haley dynamic music of the spots including The and The Comets and 1960s and 1970s with Windmill in Hay Street, rock and roll and has Bill Blaine on Wednes- West Perth. In 1959, won talent quests and day 19 October from Bill decided to form a was also a member of HAGN#104/295 1.15pm to 2.15pm. band. The band would the Troupadoers. He is a sixties legend and has been inducted into COTA WA Annual General Meeting WANTED TO BUY the Rock and Roll Hall Furniture, China, Books, Records, Tools, Coins, Bank of Fame. Notes, Watches, Toys, Costume Jewellery, Tobacco Tins, Don’t miss this great Enamel Signs and all collections bought. Lic No. 1115 afternoon of rock and The Annual General Meeting of the Council on the roll. Tickets at the door Ageing (Western Australia) Inc. will be held at the Jones of Guildford PH: 9378 2065 are $8 for non-mem- Perron Centre, 61 Kitchener Avenue Police Cleared & Licensed - OPEN 7 DAYS bers and $6 members. HAGN#033/295 The Leslie Street Victoria Park at 2pm on Tuesday 25 October 2016. Community Centre is HAGN#075/295 located at 7A Leslie St The Juniper Seniors Champion for 2015, Retirement Planning in Dudley Park. Brother Olly Pickett, will be giving an address on Bookings are avail- his inspiring work with ‘Wheelchairs for Kids’. with Annuities able on 0401 832 195. Members are invited to join the Board, staff and volunteers for afternoon tea following the AGM. 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Nice seniors able because Microsoft Crooks can narrow the reply politely with a ‘no no longer updates it so choice using your social thank you’ and thereby when someone  nds a media posts. give away valuable in- vulnerability nothing gets It is diffi cult to remem- formation such as their repaired, allowing Trojans ber more than one pass- name and signature. to take control. word, so it is a good idea He said the second “Windows XP is not to use simple passwords most common problem safe for banking or buy- for non-critical software is the modem or router. ing things on the Internet. and a complex one for ap- Left; Some ‘golden baby boomers’ attending a recent Council on the Ageing (COTA) “If you used the easy You can easily update it plications such as bank- Cybercrime Roadshow seminar. Right; Deputy Premier Liza Harvey with Dr David Cook install program to set it to Widows 7 for around ing. up you are left with a de- $50,” he said. One way to get a hard to by Frank Smith state or overseas. and head of Edith Cowan key loggers. They work fault password. Telstra Your WiFi may be se- guess password is to think “Seniors can remain University’s Security Re- by reporting everything has supplied over one cure at home but if you of a passphrase. That is a COTA is running a Cyber- connected via social me- search Institute Dr Da- you do on the computer million routers all with the use publically available phrase, such as a line of a crime Roadshow in each dia and Skype. But if you vid Cook said there are and steal passwords and same password. WiFi such as an Inter- song known only to you parliamentary constitu- are new to technology it is  ve major mistakes that bank account numbers. Crooks know this and net café, or cruise ship as a mnemonic. Use the ency,  nanced by the De- easy for fraudsters to take people make that leaves A common way they if they also have your IP everyone using it has  rst letters of each word partment of Justice. advantage of vulnerable them vulnerable to cyber- spread is in infected address, which they can the same password. in the passphrase as your Deputy Premier Liza people.” crime. emails that friends send obtain from your email Crooks can copy what password and change it Harvey said social media Last month Ms Harvey The  rst is Trojans. asking you to pass them address, they can enter you are doing. It is not very six months. has become an important introduced a seminar on These are computer vi- on to other friends. your modem and use it safe to do Internet bank- “Seniors are known to tool for people to keep in avoiding being the victim ruses, small pieces of “Don’t send them on to attack other comput- ing. cybercrooks as golden touch with their children of cybercrime at Innaloo software sent attached to even if the email has the ers. But the infections If you are away from baby boomers. Don’t and grandchildren who Sporting Club. emails. name of a trusted friend. appears to come from home and need to do get caught out”, Dr Cook had often moved inter- Computer scientist “The worst Trojans are And if you are sending out your computer. banking get a paid said.

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The information tending a helping hand in ery part of the business things we can do on a in the articles is of a general nature the local environment. to keep all our operations, day-to-day basis.” and not speci c advice to any Voyager’s manager of not just wine-making, at He has some advice individual. Readers should consult winemaking and viticul- the forefront of environ- for others wanting to be- their GP or health professional for an ture, Steve James, was mental best practice. We come more sustainable. assessment or speci c advice with one of several people have a focus on water “Try to get as many staff regard to their particular condition. who showcased their management and are involved as possible – companies’ environ- carbon neutral through many heads bring diverse mental achievements at off setting. ideas to the table. Good a recent Margaret River “Outside the vineyard planning is essential, and Mike Goodall Chamber of Commerce our staff contribute to an area of budget should Above; In the vineyard Mike is the local WA campaigner gathering. landcare planting and a be set aside for environ- at Voyager Estate, ‘We have adopted a team is the custodian of mentally-based projects for the British Pensions Margaret River natural farming approach part of the Cape to Cape and adhered to otherwise International Association for UK Left; Karen Majer to vineyard management Track. It’s a long-term vi- they can fall by the way- State Pensions that expats have with a focus on building sion of ensuring sustain- side. contributed for and each month a healthy and resilient ability for generations to “Let’s get behind all writes about options to maximise vineyard through the use come.” the businesses that care a UK State Pension entitlements. of natural products and Steve believes there are for people and the planet encouraging biodiversity,’ many bene ts to their ap- and show them that look- by Karen Majer brace the ‘triple bottom Steve said. proach. “Staff feel proud ing beyond the  nancial line’ –  nancial, social and “Grape skins, seeds, to be part of a business ‘bottom line’ really mat- MANY businesses em- environmental goals, or stems and garden refuse which has clear environ- ters to consumers.” Jon Lewis Jon is a well known radio announcer on Radio 6PR 882am Have a Go News columnists - Where opinions count... Monday to Friday from midnight to 5.30am. He writes each month about issues discussed with his It is so important to live well and stay connected listeners. He is also a quiz master. Contact him on 0404 005  rst coined by demen- of us have taken this ap- scribed disengagement connected to the past, 882 or email [email protected]. tia commentator Kate proach with a loved one approach to a diagnosis present and future; con- Swaff er in her blog. “Fol- struck down by an ill- of cancer, but that has nected to personal pos- lowing a diagnosis of de- ness like the u, and rug- now all changed. The sessions, place, and mentia, most people are ged them up in bed safe problem for someone nature. Connectedness told to go home, give up from the world. with dementia is that is the polar opposite of Karen Majer work, in my case, give But dementia is not disengagement is highly disengagement. up study, and put all the the  u and protection likely to lead to a much In my last column, I Karen is a writer, scientist and planning in place for their from the world is no rem- poorer well-being. wrote about the research environmental educator living her demise such as their edy. In truth, a  ght re- showing people with de- retirement dream of growing food wills,” she wrote. The challenge is be- sponse is the outcome mentia were twice as and community volunteering in by Rhonda Parker Such advice has been tween a  ght or  ight now more likely to lonely as the rest of the beautiful Margaret River. Karen given by those who response to a demen- be recommended by population. I feel sure writes about environmental issues WHAT would you say treat people living with tia diagnosis. Often the health professionals. disengagement plays each month. if I said to you that you dementia or other seri- advice given is to take You should  ght for your some worrying role in are getting old and your ous health issues with a  ight response, as right to live well, what- this sad result. Engage- health is failing so you much professional con- Kate experienced, be- ever that means for you, ment takes courage and should go home, settle cern for their well-being. cause for some a  ght until the time you are un- a positive approach. It your aff airs, stay out of Those who support us response is not consid- able to do so. Living well isn’t always easy with Samantha Noall danger and wait for the have our best interests ered viable or worth- is rarely characterised by dementia, especially end to come? Would at heart when they want while after a diagnosis of disengagement. given the stigma expe- Samantha Noall is the you listen to me? Do you us wrapped in cotton dementia. The thinking Living well is every- rienced by those with executive offi cer for Masters think this is good ad- wool and kept safe from has been that you can one’s right. The older a diagnosis. However, Swimming WA. Each month vice? those things that might  ght many illnesses but you get the more you there are many ways she writes about the bene ts This approach is often harm us. There are times with dementia there is no need to focus on ensur- those living with demen- of joining a swimming club for described as Prescribed when this advice is ap- point. The medical world ing your later years are tia can be supported to Disengagement, a term  tness, fun and friendship. propriate. I’m sure many used to take this pre- lived as well as you pos- continue to engage and sibly can, especially if live well.

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Rick Steele Rick came to Perth in 1971 and taught at Eden Hill School before launching into the “never ending story” of playing and singing country, rock n roll and the Blues. 40 odd years later he is known as veteran musician, a senior, and a grumpy old ... But he says, “I still got most of my faculties...I think!” Rick will share updates on the local music scene each month. Jeanette Woolerton Jeanette is a freelance writer based in Melbourne. Jeanette has worked in the news guide sector of World Vision, as a freelance travel writer for Lonely Planet and a writer for the Port Elizabeth Publicity and Tourist Association. She now works solely from her home HAGN#080/295 in Melbourne’s Green Wedge and is passionate about health and eco tourism. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016 7 The campaign for pension Over 55 Canoe Club continues to make a big splash by George Gouteff shine” was put to the test and con rmed on a rainy day when a programmed paddle from Middle Swan parity continues AGAIN and again this bridge took place. The  eet went as far as Wood- The All Party Parlia- at the Joint Ministerial thirty-year-old, young- bridge and then explored Blackadder Creek, por- mentary Group (APPG) Council meeting later this at-heart seniors club taged over the weir to the lake and viewed the pod of met in the Palace of West- year. demonstrates vitality, pelicans in residence. minster on 14 September The new UK Pensions innovation and that it’s Due to below average early winter rainfall in the for its AGM and to dis- Minister, Richard Har- an exciting time to be a Great Southern the upper Murray River at Dwellingup cuss forward business. rington, has continued to member. After the 2015 only rose to what is considered to be good paddling It was well attended and spout the same excuses reconnoitre of the Avon levels following heavy falls in August. A number of also included discussions for freezing pensions as River from Northam Weir trips to Dwellingup were made in late August and ear- with invited guests from his predecessor Baron- to Posselts Ford by those intrepid members known ly September to coincide with the higher water levels. the Overseas Territories ess Altmann, when he as The Avon Six; it was decided to put Toodyay on the The Dwellingup paddles were as usual very stimu- who are also looking at was challenged about list of paddling venues. lating and enjoyable. A highlight of one trip was An- by Mike Goodall frozen pensions because this issue in a recent par- The inaugural Toodyay Club paddle took place in nelies’ spectacular and successful eff ort of shooting currently only British pen- liamentary debate by Ian early August when a large  eet of kayaks set off from the rapid at Island Poole, an eff ort which included mo- THE UK Political Par- sioners living in Bermuda Blackford (SNP Pensions Duidgee Park, Toodyay to paddle downstream as far mentarily perching on a midstream rock. ties are now having their (as a result of a historical Spokesperson). However, as Weatherall Reserve. A strong current made for a An innovation introduced by president Peter has conference seasons so agreement) and Gibraltar since leaving the Gov- challenging paddle and was partially responsible for been to set up an alternative Dwellingup course for political news from there (within the EU) receive a ernment she has turned two involuntary immersions. the veterans group. The course is from Island Poole is extremely quiet. fully uprated pension. against some of the in- The UK Independence One immersion was that of a paddler posing for a to Baden Powell via Bob’s Crossing and consists of They therefore, like us, formation that she was photo and forgetting that he was in moving water and moving water with only one small rapid known as the Party (UKIP) have already  nd that as a group /or- ‘forced to state’ especial- should maintain situational awareness. The other ca- wall. had their conference and ganisation they are also ly with regard to the unfair elected Dianne James treated diff erently by the increases in omen’s State sualty occurred in mysterious circumstances during The main group and the veteran group meet at the (MEP) as their leader to UK Government. The pension ages. If anyone the warmup phase at the beginning of the paddle. start of the day and at lunch so that the overall inclu- replace Nigel Farage who APPG has off ered its sup- has a direct contact to After lunch by the river a group of the usual suspects siveness and camaraderie of the club is not lost. has stood down. They port to the Overseas Terri- her I would be most in- went on to Posselts Ford for a number of impressive For further information visit the website, www.over have been historically tories group as this could terested to hear whether and successful runs over the rapid. A new launching 55canoeclub.org.au or telephone club president Peter good supporters for our create a chink in the UK she has anything to state venue on the upper Canning River Gosnells, near the on 9409 3813. campaign for pension Wilkinson Homestead museum, was introduced at a Government’s intransi- about the frozen pension HAGN#062/295 parity and have included gency. The APPG rec- issue. time when the river was in  ood. This paddle was a pensions uprating in pre- ommended that the case Anyone who would like one-way downstream trip to Masons Landing. vious manifestos. The for special treatment for to discuss the above or High water levels eliminated any need for portage money was to be recov- the Overseas Territories any other aspects regard- as it was possible to move out of the normal river ered from the huge UK would be strengthened ing their UK State Pen- channel and paddle around logs and fallen trees. Overseas Aid Budget through a better under- sions, is welcome to con- Though at times, the spread of water among the trees which currently stands at standing of the Bermuda tact British Pensions in and vegetation made it somewhat confusing as to the nearly £12 billion. I have exception and relevant Australia on 1300 308 353 location of the main channel. Nevertheless it was a written to Dianne James aspects of individual con- or Mike Goodall BPiA’s most successful and enjoyable paddle. to solicit her promise to stitutional arrangements. coordinator in Western The unoffi cial club motto: “we paddle rain hail or continue to include pen- This will be followed up Australian on (08) 6364 sion parity in her mani- HAGN#055/295 WIN over the next couple of 0859 email:- mikecgood festo. months and discussed [email protected] A BED Novice swimmers welcome at Lake Leschenaultia event will be followed is the perfect place for a Adjustable bed with massage by the main event, the picnic after the swim with 1600m swim. the wild owers now in full The LiveLighter Nov- bloom. ice Swim, sponsored by Enter on-line through Healthway under their http://maidavalemas LiveLighter health mes- tersswimming.com/ or via sage, is ideal for begin- Masters Swimming WA’s WIN ner swimmers who are Open Water Events page keen to have a go over at www.mswa.asn.au. A CHAIR a shorter distance in the Masters Swimming WA Executive offi cer safe and calm waters of has six open water events Masters Swimming, Lake Leschenaultia. open to anyone that would Samantha Noall Both events are part like to experience an open Recliner lift chairh i withi h MMassage of the 201/17 LiveLighter water event. There are by Samantha Noall Masters Open Water events at South Beach, Competition draw 10 October Swim Series open to all Fremantle, The Swim Thru Winners published in the November edition THE 30th Lake Le- MSWA members and Perth in the Swan River, schenaultia open water anyone wanting to enjoy Doddi’s Beach in Man- swim will offi cially kick off a fantastic open water durah, Coogee Beach in Name ...... the 2016/17 LiveLighter swim. The LiveLighter Cockburn and the sen- Open Water series. This Novice Swim is support- sational Harbour Swim in Address ...... event will be conducted ed by Have a Go News as historical Albany...... by Maida Vale Masters a short, well-supervised If anyone is interest- Swimming Club on Sun- and non-competitive ed in  nding out more ...... day 13 November. event which is great fun about Masters Swimming Novice open water for all. Clubs, please visit our Phone ...... swimmers are encour- Both the 1600m and website www.mswa.asn. Mail to: PO Box 430 Greenwood WA 6024 aged to enter the 400m novice 400m events will au. People do not have to LiveLighter Novice Swim, have appropriate water be good a good swimmer why not bring your grand- safety and support pro- to join a club and clubs kids along to participate vided by Maida Vale Mas- cater for all swimmers [email protected] with you. The novice ters. Lake Leschenaultia aged 18 or over. HAGN#060/295

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Australian Mint with the it was a means to an end by Mikel Smits returned for more stock and also ous ways. Australian Government to be able to provide that supplemented his inventory with Boston stamp dealer, Ferdinand and our Olympians also  nancial support. Truth be JUST as English dealer and cata- sendings from his sister in England. Trifet, proclaimed in his journal, the reaping rewards. An known, all collector edi- logue publisher, Stanley Gibbons, A letter he sent to her reveals that American Stamp Mercury, that the impressive logistical tion Olympic coins (and is internationally hailed as the God- he was selling the English ‘Penny New York Philatelic Society was an team eff ort culminated stamps, etc) of the past father of Philately, in the USA, John Blacks’ for 12 cents each, present- imaginary club contrived by Scott to in the successful distribu- were produced and sold Walter Scott is recognised as the ing him ‘a very good pro t.’ How- provide credence to his journal. He tion of 12 million (2 million as revenue raisers of Father of American Philately. ever, while Scott managed to get also accused Scott of plagiarising of each colour) collector some form or another. Born in England in 1845, at the by on his stamp income of $30 per his stamp prices and campaigned age of 15, Scott worked in a Lon- month, he thought he might seek his against the term ‘philately’ being coins as normal change That aside, in this case by Mikel Smits don mercantile offi ce at which time fortune by journeying on foot across promoted as the name for the hobby via Woolies’ 900 plus and exercise, I genuinely he became interested in collecting the country, through treacherous as it was his preference to retain the stores around the coun- commend Woolworths, stamps and, courtesy of the incom- Red Indian territory, to the gold elds term ‘timbrophily’ as originally con- AS Australia’s athletes try. the Royal Australian Mint ing offi ce mail, managed to acquire of California. Unfortunately he was ceived by the French and also ad- strove for gold, silver and Under strict instruc- and the checkout chicks a reasonable accumulation. Three not a successful prospector and so opted by other European collectors. bronze at the Rio Olym- tions from management, who may have been hard- years on, he and his stamp collector he returned to New York in 1866 by It appears Scott may well have pics, Aussie coin collec- the coins were given out pressed by collectors. friend, Charlie Watson, emigrated to which time the Civil War had ended, been tempted to exaggerate or mis- tors jostled for ‘aluminium on the basis of one coin Why? Because ac- New York. Upon their arrival, Scott thus allowing people to spend more lead as evidenced by his assertion bronze’ in the checkout per customer per trans- cording to what I’ve sold his collection for $10 to a stamp time on hobby pursuits at the fore- that he circulated 2000 copies of his lanes of their local Wool- action and they had to heard and read, those dealer, William Brown, who was op- front of which was the  ourishing monthly journal and had sold within worths supermarket. be received as regu- collectors who wanted erating from a pushcart in City Hall craze of stamp collecting, and so, just a few months, 15,000 units of Their marathon, six-week lar change thus ensur- them, managed to ac- Park. Brown is recognised as one of Scott fell back into the stamp trade. the  rst stamp album he produced quest for numismatic ing customers made a quire them fairly eas- New York’s  rst stamp traders, ap- Within a year he issued his  rst for collectors. achievement began be- purchase, and had a fair ily without paying a parently pinning (yikes!) to boards monthly pricelist which by 1868 he Furthermore, he soon after re- fore the opening ceremo- chance of getting them. premium. In the last few and selling most for usually 1 to 2 then evolved into a monthly journal ported the New York Philatelic So- cents each. titled The American Journal of Phi- ny when the  rst of six On the face of it, one years, other coloured ciety had disbanded because two diff erent special edition The year was 1863, right in the lately which he claimed was sup- of its members had to resign due could easily gain the im- special edition $2 coins midst of the American Civil War and ported by the newly-formed New to increased work commitments. It Olympic $2 coins (made pression that this was have been issued yet so  nding work, particularly for an York Philatelic Society comprising is thought John Scott’s marketing of an alloy of aluminium just a clever ploy to get it became increasingly Englishman, proved to be very dif- eight collectors. At this time there methods were in uenced and mis- and bronze) bolted out of customers into their evident that an element  cult thereby inducing Scott to con- were a dozen or more stamp jour- guided by his friend and associate, the tills at Woolies stores. stores, and it was, as of employees work- sider enlisting to  ght for the North nals and numerous pricelists issued Charlie Watson, and another person The  rst coin featured they were only available ing within either security against the Confederates. by budding traders. said to have questionable business the blue Olympic ring. through Woolies. Indi- companies (who trans- William Brown however took a With competition mounting integrity, John Casey. The second, with a black rectly, it was also a money port the coins) or banks liking to the young man and off ered amongst them, it seems there was Scott eventually severed ties with ring, became available spinner for the govern- (who distributed them) him $100 worth of stamp stock for no hesitation in what were essential- these fellows to then go forth and the following week with ment because to make had been snaffl ing them him to sell at another location in the ly litigious-free times, to denounce develop one of America’s great phil- the other colours of red, the coins would have for themselves and sell- city. He managed to turn a pro t, one or another’s publications in vari- atelic empires. yellow and green appear- only cost say 10-20 cents ing them, usually on- ing in successive weeks each and as the bulk of line, at comparatively Scholarship opportunities for young West Australians to complete the set of  ve them would be retained exorbitant prices. rings. A  nal edition in cel- and not spent again, the They’re referred to YOUNG West Australians experiencing hardship due to portunities to young West Australians in need. ebration of the Paralym- diff erence would be clear in the coin fraternity social circumstances or a disability can now apply for an YAL scholarships have been funded through a chari- pics with a multicoloured pro t. as scalpers - such op- extended range of educational scholarships to enable table endowment trust named after the organisation’s ring was wheeled out the them to continue and succeed in their education. founder and prominent WA businessman and politician, As much as such was portunism and pro - The Young Australia League (YAL) is now accepting John Joseph (J.J.) ‘Boss’ Simons. week thereafter. true, Woolies, the Mint teering is unfair, for applications from anyone aged between 12 and 25 for YAL Chairman Frank Schaper said these bursaries It proved to be an ab- and the government which collectors would scholarships worth up to $12,500 a year to cover ex- seek to make a diff erence in the lives of young men and solutely brilliant marketing were major sponsors of like to see their employ- penses such as tuition fees, specialist courses, home tu- women by supporting them in their studies. and public relations exer- our Olympic team and ers rake them over the toring, books, equipment and travel and living allowance. 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www.daily.com.au Photos for illustrative purposes only. 18 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016 SRCWA President’s Jottings Fascinating look into Perth - the way we worked ry and left, chasing gold in theatrical performance, nearby Kalgoorlie. Fund- the charming and gen- ed by a Minara Commu- teel Miss Cook will reveal nity Foundation grant, the what her working life was exhibition features photo- like as a governess, life graphs and a video docu- in Perth in the 1870s and mentary, telling stories of her impressions of Gov- residents both past and ernment House which present. It is a fascinating she considers “…the  n- journey into the gold elds est building in Perth”. of WA. Enjoy this performance With thanks to Woods and so much more on the LiveLighter Activity Information Day - Peel Bagot Pty Ltd and Brook- day; self-guided house ON THURSDAY 25 August SRCWA held a Seniors  eld Multiplex, for the  rst tours, cellar tours, ball- LiveLighter Activity/Information Day at the Masonic time this year, the stun- room dance exhibitions Lodge in Furnissdale. ning Palace Hotel will be and kids activities includ- This event had 120 participants enjoying activities open for guided tours. In ing pet farm animals and such as carpet bowls, seated hockey, ten-pin bowl- 1892 American John De ‘experimental archaeol- ing, Xbox Kinect activities, beanbag toss, carpet Baun arrived in WA and ogy’, fabulous family fun. golf and other games. Robyn Lister demonstrated started investing in real During the weekend Peel branch’s very popular Fit and Flexi program. estate buying land mostly there will be more than a There were 11 different static displays available for along St George’s Terrace people to collect and discuss information. Once dozen talks from eminent the activities were concluded everyone enjoyed as well as building two speakers, museums not a lunch of home made soup and a sausage sizzle The stunning Palace Hotel will be open for guided tours during Perth Heritage Days hotels in the city, the  rst normally accessible to cooked by Lions Club of Mandurah. The Mason- being the Palace Hotel. the general public at the ic Lodge in Furnissdale was a great venue for this OUR fair city did not just every part of community explores the contempo- This is sure to book out, weekend, talks, work- event and thanks to their manager Rhett. Thank happen. From the early infrastructure to create a rary history of Aboriginal so get in early. shops, interactive drama you to the volunteers from Peel and Perth who days of settlement there functioning, orderly city. people in the city of Perth Once again Govern- and music presentations helped make this activity day a success. were systems and pro- Throughout our young and celebrates the role ment House will host an and garden walks. The Sponsors of this event were LiveLighter Health- cesses put in place to history these work pro- the Coolbaroo League open day on Sunday 16. problem will be to choose way, Dept of Sport and Recreation, Dept. of Local make the colony work. cesses have changed had in the 1950s during Since opening its doors what not to see. Government and Communities and Have a Go Just as there were peo- many times to build, years of change and in 1863, the present Gov- Saturday 15 and Sun- News. ple charged with the duty mould and fashion the modernisation in Perth. ernment House has been day 16 October discov- of carrying out the work. state in which we now Young people yearned for home to successive Gov- er ‘Perth - The Way We Livelighter Aged Care Games – Rockingham This year’s eighth annual live. With more than 80 a new sense of glamour ernors appointed to serve Worked’ during a journey Held on 7 September, the day was a great suc- Perth Heritage Days will diff erent activities, the and freedom from con- Western Australia. From of exploration, fun and cess with 10 teams coming together from nursing re ect on ‘Perth – the way weekend of Saturday 15 servative dogma and dis- the cooks, gardeners, adventure for everyone. homes, aged care facilities and day centres to we worked’. and Sunday 16 October crimination. It was a par- and animal husbandry, All events are FREE but compete in games speci cally designed for peo- As people began to October looks set to be ticularly important time to the grand events and some require advance ple in care. settle in this foreign land, the best Perth heritage for the local Aboriginal education of children, booking. For more in- The games included seated hockey, seated they sought ways to days to date. population as they broke pass ball, beanbag toss and skittles and all games everyone played a vital formation about Perth adapt the rules and social Some of the highlights through barriers on many role in the workings of the Heritage Days, visit www. were played with great enthusiasm and cheering customs of their home- by the supporters. include 18 vintage bi- fronts. This exhibition will household. This year’s heritageperth.com and The winners were Rockingham Social Centre land in a manner that was planes landing on Langley truly surprise you. open day gives you the follow them on Facebook with 255 points who took home the perpetual tro- workable in an environ- Park, Government House Gwalia’s Gold – its opportunity to discover www.facebook.com/Her- phy and gold medals, coming second was Beth- ment with no on-hand open day, the chance to People and Places tells how the house worked itagePerth or twitter.com/ anie Kwinana King shers with 230 who took home support services. look inside the wonder- the story of the Sons of and the people behind heritageperth a plaque and silver medals and third was Banksia From government to ful Palace Hotel and two Gwalia gold mine which the scenes who kept this Park with 223 points who took home a plaque and legal and court systems, extraordinary exhibitions; at its peak was the sixth most important residence bronze medals. The best presented team plaque roads and transport, Gwalia’s Gold – its People largest gold mining oper- functioning. was presented to Regents Garden Gladiators, All emergency services, food and Places and The Cool- ation in Australia. When In the year 1870, Miss participants were presented with participant med- producers, religious ser- baroo Club. the mine closed in De- Cook was a governess to als. vices, health-care, waste The Coolbaroo Club cember 1963, the major- the two daughters of Gov- Congratulations to all the participants for com- disposal and factories, exhibition was created ity of Gwalia’s population ernor Frederick Weld and ing along and having a go and a big thank you the colonists worked on by the City of Perth and took what they could car- his wife Mena. Through to all the volunteers, SRCWA Rockingham Branch, Wooroloo Trustees and SRCWA State Of ce who helped make the day a great success. LiveLighter Aged Care Games – Joondalup TV talk with Lee Tate - our enduring love Held on 15 September, the games were held at HBF Arena Joondalup. Singer Terry Bennetts en- affair with television cooking shows tertained participants as they arrived and during lunch. culinary clashes. road for their chips, pas- good French wine. the world’s experts and More than 120 seniors in care took part in seated Cooking shows have tries and cakes. My Kitchen Rules is not home cooks. There’s even hockey, seated pass ball, beanbag toss and skittles exploded. Like a truck- It all makes good fod- only “cooking with gas” a dedicated fulltime Food with lots of encouragement from spectators and load of popcorn. How do der for the home viewer but has been overseas. channel. All preparing and carers. This was an amazingly close game with only you rate them: Iron Chef, though, doesn’t it? Jamie Just when we thought dishing-up tucker with rec- one point between winners and second place. by Lee Tate The winning team was RAAFA Red Devils with the Great British Bake- Oliver, incidentally, with all we’d seen it all, up pops ipes and methods most us Off , Master Chef, Surprise his pro table programs, Zumbo’s Just Desserts won’t ever follow. 291 points who took home the perpetual trophy TELEVISION superstar and gold medals, second place went to Rainbow Chef, Huey’s Kitchen, spin-off s, books, crockery with “Australia’s most cel- We can’t taste it, we chef Manu Feidel, who Ben’s Menu? and cutlery, easy recipes, ebrated patissier” Adriano can’t smell it. But, like Rebels with 290 points who took home a plaque describes himself as a and silver medals and third place went to Wood- While chocolate queen healthy food and cheeky Zumbo and British chef Oliver Twist, we keep on “Frozzie” (French-Aussie), Nigella Lawson is  n- approach still ranks at the Rachel Khoo, clearly tak- coming back for more. For lake Warriers with 272 points who took home a says it’s a shame no-one plaque and bronze medals. The best presented ger-lickin’ good, favourite pinnacle of TV cooking su- ing its visual  avours from the TV networks there’s has invented “smellavi- team plaque was presented to Barridale Lodge. in our house so is Viet- premos. the movie Willy Wonka and clearly a lot more lolly. sion”. All participants were presented with participant namese gent Luke Nguyen How long can it go on? the Chocolate Factory. What did you think medals. No, we viewers can’t with delightful, delicious Even pioneer Gabriel Gate Even Aussie amateur des- of food shows? Which We thank all the volunteers, Wooroloo Trustees smell or taste the food and daring demonstrations still pedals onward. For the sert-makers have their day TV program is worthy of and LiveLighter, Healthway, Dept of Sport and on TV cooking shows. among Asia’s street ven- past 12 years he’s present- in the sun. switching on the box? Let Recreation and Dept for Local Government and But aren’t we gobbling dors. ed his Taste Le Tour pro- Television cooking us know. Email leetate@ Communities for their sponsorship and support of them up? The proof is in Britain’s self-titled “bas- gram during TV’s tour de shows are astonishing. live.com.au or write to TV the LiveLighter Aged Care Games the pudding. On Wikipe- tard of Billingsgate”, Rog- force, Tour de France, on And perplexing. All that Talk, 30/132 Cockburn dia, if you call-up Aussie er Barton, tackled the SBS. He’s matured like a food and cooking tips from Road, Munster, 6166. Have a Go Day 2016 a LiveLighter Event, cooking TV shows you’re toughest traders in World’s 9 November at Burswood Park - 9am to 3pm confronted with 53 pages Greatest Food Markets, The theme this year is Socialise, Have a Go, Live of cooking series. showing how an English Jurien Longer and there will be a variety of activities to Here’s a recent one-  sh merchant competed in Jurien Bay Newsagency have a go at. Socialise in the hospitality tents which night’s SBS rundown: New York’s Bronx where a Jurien Bay Shopping Centre provide free tea, coffee and bottled water for par- Antonio Carluccio’s 6 billion bucks’ worth of  sh ticipants. Please see the full lift out regarding Have Seasons, Luke Nguyen’s trading is done every year. Cervantes Cervantes General Store Have a Go News a Go Day, a LiveLighter event in this edition of Have Street Food and Destina- Some traders looked very Cadiz Street a Go News. Further information is available by call- tion Flavour Down Under  shy. ing 9492 9771. with Adam Liaw. And the menu for TV is available from It has been an amazing cooking shows is growing. SRCWA Christmas Variety Concert - presented by worldwide evolution since With this lifestyle approach these outlets Phil Paddon and Red Dog Music. the likes of another ladies’ we go into eateries, mar- When: Wednesday 14 December. heart-throb Frenchman, kets, castles and homes Venue: Morley Sport and Recreation Centre, Gabriel Gate, made TV and learn about healthy Have a Chat General Store 12.30 to 5pm. cooking shows popular and alternative eating. Gingin Road Lancelin Cost: $30pp from 1977. 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This Diva could Now put the next layer of pasta and and Grilled Barramundi. have begged for more Method: repeat the  lling (don’t be too generous The carbonara meal was but sadly she was unable Subiaco, a two-day Put the chicken stock on to boil then or it will be too sloppy) repeat until you quite big and could have to  t it in. add the chicken and salt and simmer  nish with pasta, sauce and ricotta on easily fed two people Rating - 4 forks celebration for about 30 minutes. While this is hap- top but no chicken or herbs on top layer. (hence the doggy bag). Inglewood Hotel, pening boil your pasta sheets in lots of Make sure you use all the chicken and The chicken pieces were Beaufort Street, Mount salted water. When al dente drain the herbs in the layers. Baked the  nished bigger than bite size, suc- Lawley, 9370 5511 $16 of  ne wines pasta sheets on a damp tea towel to lasagne at 175° for one hour. The top culent and tender, the lunch special Monday lose excess water. Pat dry the top of the must have a little colour. Serve hot. Yum! bacon plentiful and not at to Friday 11.30am-3pm. sheets with absorbent paper. Buon appetito. Ratings Letters to... Vince Garreffa Five forks– excellent food and service Four forks – overall good food and service IF YOU want a particular recipe of mine, don’t hesitate to drop me a line at Have a Go News. Address your enquiry Three forks – reasonably good food and service to Vince Garreff a c/- Have a Go News PO Box 1042, West but could make some improvements Leederville 6901, or email your question to vince@haveagon- ews.com.au. Two forks – food and service needs improvement Please include your telephone number so I can call you! 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Low alcohol wines - lots of  avour and not too much kick by Frank Smith the optimum level of sugar, acidity and aroma Pinot Grigio 2015 is pale straw in colour compounds. with a nose of nashi pear, red apple and LOW alcohol wines have yet to make their “If we can provide consumers with a wine orange citrus. The palate is light-medium mark. That’s a pity because you can safely that has less alcohol but a great aromatic and bodied, fresh citrus and pear with a crisp, drink two or three glasses of low alcohol wine  avour pro le then we are going to succeed.” refreshing  nish. RRP $15.99. with a meal. And that is the amount of wine Have a Go News tasted a range of low alco- Lindeman’s Early Harvest Semillon which most of us like to drink when accom- hol wines: Sauvignon Blanc 2015 is straw coloured, panying a meal. The alternative of course is to Lowe Tinja low alcohol Verdelho 2015 with aromas of citrus, lime, lemon and alternate drinks of wine with water, but that’s - The colour is pale straw with a slight, youth- quince from the Semillon and passionfruit, not for everybody. ful green tinge. The nose is slightly musky and grapefruit, gooseberry and guava from Sau- Mr Rocco Longo of Charles Sturt Univer- palate is light and crisp with fresh lemongrass, vignon Blanc. The palate is light bodied with sity is cooperating with David Lowe to create apple and tropical fruit  avours and balanced a fresh, crisp  nish. RRP $15.99. a full- avour low alcohol wine, by combining natural acidity and is at10 per cent alcohol RRP Lindeman’s Early Harvest Shiraz 2015 is varying quantities of grapes harvested weeks $22. bright purple in colour with aromas of black apart. Azahara Moscato (Azahara is Spanish for currants and sweet vanilla and a medium “Low alcohol wine varieties have a bad rep- orange blossom) is a sparkling wine with a  o- bodied palate shows blackcurrant, plum and utation; they can taste like water because of ral nose, light sweet zingy acidity and a refresh- vanilla  avours supported within soft tannin. a lack of full-body and full- avour characters ing  nish. It is ideal as an aperitif or to accompa- RRP $15.99. caused by a loss of aroma compounds,” Mr ny a light lunch, fruit platter or sweets. Only six Lindman’s Maiden Press Sparkling Shi- Longo said. per cent alcohol. Look for it around $10/bottle. raz is cherry red, with vibrant purple hues “The changing climate means the amount Lindemen’s Early Harvest wines are crafted and a nose of red toff ee apple, raspberry of sugar in wines is increasing and more from  avour-ripe grapes harvested from early jubes, musk and red cherry. The palate: sugar means more alcohol. Winemakers are ripening regions in south eastern Australia and Satsuma plums, cherry, raspberry, quince harvesting two weeks earlier than they were contain 8.5 to 9 per cent alcohol. paste, rhubarb, with a soft silky texture. Al- 20 years ago. It is becoming diffi cult to  nd Lindeman’s Early Harvest Early Harvest cohol content zero. RRP $9.99. More Please! - Manu is back in town with a new book... BOFFINS Books presents an in rite meals are most often those weeknights, plus plenty of spe- shop.com.au conversation sundowner event he enjoys at home with his family cial-occasion dishes you can Ticket cost is single $35 or on 7 November with  amboyant and friends. whip up to impress a crowd. $70 with book (RRP $39.99) and chef Manu Feildel about his new Like many of us, Manu’s fam- This is  avoursome food, in- includes a welcome drink and a book More Please! ily has diverse cultural roots- fused with all the  air and  am- selection of canapés on arrival. Hosted at The Aviary, Manu French, of course, but also boyance for which Manu is re- WIN WIN WIN is in conversation with Amanda Chinese, Malay and Sri Lankan. nowned. To be in the draw to win a Keenan, the deputy editor of The Manu also loves to put his own Don’t miss a conversation double pass to A Conversation West Weekend magazine, as he spin on favourite dishes from with Manu on Monday 7 No- with Manu at the Aviary on 7 shares his favourite family recipes Spain, Italy, and the Middle East. vember, from 6-8pm (arrive November from 6-8pm simply that draw on his diverse heritage. He and his partner, Clarissa, 5.50pm) at The Aviary, Level 1, send an email with your details As the cheeky co-host of one draw on all these in uences 140 William Street (cnr William to [email protected] of the country’s best-loved TV when cooking at home. The Street and Murray Street Mall) with Manu in the subject line programs, My Kitchen Rules, result is a collection of simply in Perth. Bookings essential or write to Manu Competition Manu Feildel gets to sample delicious recipes that tick all the through www.trybooking.com/ – c/- Have a Go News PO Box some of the  nest home cooking boxes: quick, easy, and enticing MYMG - call Boffi ns: 9321 5755 1042, West Leederville 6901. in the nation. Though his favou- for all the family on those busy or email - info@boffi nsbook- Closes 31/10/16. Jamie’s Ministry of Food mobile kitchen heads to Belmont for classes JAMIE’S Ministry of Food West Aus- vegetables and 66.6 per cent of adults consumed more vegetables and spent tralian mobile kitchen will head to Bel- are overweight or obese. less on take away foods. mont as part of a three-year partner- Jamie’s Ministry of Food West Aus- The fun and engaging program fos- ship with Edith Cowan University for tralian mobile kitchen is pleased to be ters a sense of community and social the delivery of the program to WA peo- hosted by their founding partner, The connectedness. It achieves measur- ple. As the fourth stop for the kitchen Good Guys while in Belmont and will able health and wellbeing outcomes for classroom on wheels, bookings are be located in the car park at The Good participants by inspiring and empower- now being taken with classes starting Guys Belmont. ing them to change the way they and on 3 November and running for seven The mobile kitchen will deliver their families eat and think about food. weeks. hands-on basic cooking classes for Cooking is a life skill which should be The innovative, community based seven weeks led by a team of dedi- accessible to all. cooking program is based on Jamie cated food trainers. While in Belmont, Where is the Mobile Kitchen Oliver’s beliefs about cooking and the Jamie’s Ministry of Food will run with located? The Good Guys – Belmont associated impact on healthy living. the support of ECU students, interns 225 Alexander Road, Belmont. The program teaches Jamie’s and volunteers. When do classes begin? hints, tips and basic home cooking Jamie’s Ministry of Food Australia 3 November. skills to encourage people to cook has been proven to work. A compre- How long is the course? from scratch with fresh food which is hensive evaluation, conducted by Dea- One 90-minute class per week for of particular importance given about kin University and University of Mel- seven weeks. one-quarter of all deaths in Australia bourne showed that participants who How much does it cost? Classes are the result of diet related disease. complete the cooking course, gained cost $20 per session, $15 for student Jamie’s Ministry of Food WA mobile kitchen team, from left to right; Research shows that only 1 in 10 of new cooking skills and food knowl- cardholders and $10 for concession. Mobile Kitchen Manager, Marie Fitzpatrick, Lexi Costello, Alex Taucher and Western Australian residents eat the edge, were more con dent in cooking How to book? 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NOW is the time to start making or even inventing fresh, delicious salads. Perfect for warm spring days, salads can literally be a meal on their own or otherwise make by Tahlia Merigan a terri c accompaniment to a main meal. Using lots of fruit, vegetables and other whole ingredients is the key Preparation: 15 mins, THIS month my regular brunch partner to a fresh and healthy salad that will be sure to impress. Cooking: 30 mins Dan and I ventured to Mount Hawthorn Give your salad a range of textures as well as making Serves: 4 to try the Ladder Café and Deli. The it more substantial by adding meats, poultry, seafood, décor at the Ladder reminded me of a thick – de nitely the highlight of the noodles, pasta, rice or crunchy croutons. 1 butternut pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2.5cm vintage beach feel, with a laid back at- meal, and a lot nicer than the straw- Combining authentic  avours from all over the world cubes mosphere with pictures of ladders and berry. is the key to a successful salad. Marinated olives, sun- 1 tblspn ground cumin other WA landmarks adorning the walls The rosti wasn’t quite what I was ex- dried tomatoes and gourmet lettuce are readily available 2 tblspn olive oil and we felt gave it a cute touch. pecting with sweet potato used instead along with gourmet cheeses and meats. The  avours of 200g stringless green beans Dan and I were promptly greeted as of potato so it wasn’t crisp like a normal Italy, Greece and Thailand (just to name a few) are now 2 oranges, skin removed and segmented soon as we entered with very friendly rosti and was more like a frittata. The an important part of Australian cuisine. 100g baby English spinach leaves service. Beside all-day breakfast they hollandaise was very nice and creamy Tasty strips of char-grilled chicken or spicy marinated 2 avocados, cut into 2.5cm cubes also off er other services including ca- and  uff y and my eggs were cooked lamb will be sure to impress dinner guests or family. The 100g chopped macadamias, toasted tering and venue hire. They also have how I like them. The haloumi was very hardest part is choosing only a couple of  avours so you Dressing: on off er a nice selection of cakes and good but I felt like the mushrooms could don’t overcrowd things. Try adding some home-roast- 1 tblspn honey salads displayed in their cabinet. have been cooked longer. My only dis- ed red capsicums, baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini) 2 tblspn soy sauce We sat down at a share table which appointment was that halfway through and fresh basil, or for some Thai  avour, marinate your ¼ cup olive oil added to the community feel that we my meal I found a hair in my food. chicken or beef in green curry paste before cooking and both thought the venue’s atmosphere Dan’s French toast was nice and but- add coriander leaves, fresh chilli and cucumber to your PRE-HEAT your oven to 220ºC. Combine dress- ing ingredients in a jar and shake well. Combine the exuded. We both decided pretty quick- tery and the bananas, strawberries and salad base. A squeeze of fresh lime juice will  nish it off bacon with maple worked well together. perfectly. pumpkin cubes, ground cumin and olive oil. Spread ly what we wanted and ordered at the pumpkin mixture out in one layer on a tray and roast counter. He felt the dish did not have a “wow” Roasted vegetables also make wonderful warm factor and as he kept eating felt there salads and  avours of sweet potato, pumpkin, potato in the oven for 20 minutes or until tender. Bring a I ordered a spiced banana smoothie saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook beans ($7) and a chai latte to warm up ($3.50) was a little too much maple syrup and (mondial is in season), carrot and beans team perfectly that sweetness overpowered the dish. with fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary and a touch of for 2 minutes, so they retain a good crunch. Refresh and for brunch I chose the rosti, salmon in cold water to halt the cooking process and ensure and eggs ($22) with a side of haloumi Ladder is a nice spot for a brunch, the garlic. A good potato salad never goes astray at a bar- becue, teamed with crispy bacon, boiled eggs, spring the bright green colour is maintained. Place pumpkin ($4) and mushrooms ($5). Dan ordered presentation of the food is excellent but cubes and green beans in the serving bowl. Add the one of the specials of the day which we thought there were a few improve- onion and fresh dill. Fresh herbs can be incorporated into your dressing spinach, avocado, orange, macadamias and dressing was the French toast ($17) with a ments they could make. to the serving bowl and toss to combine. Serve im- strawberry smoothie ($7). Overall I woud give them 3 spoons. or the whole leaves can form part of the salad base. mediately. Our food was served before our The Ladder Café and Deli 167A Ideal ingredients for a dressing include freshly squeezed drinks which I didn’t appreciate. My Scarborough Beach Road, Mount citrus juice, Dijon or whole seed mustard, sour cream, chai latte wasn’t what I expected so I Hawthorn, Phone: 9242 1688 sweet chilli sauce, olive oil or balsamic vinegar. Avoid couldn’t  nish it all. Though my spiced Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 6.30am – overdressing salads as this can drown out the other Recipe for one: banana smoothie was amazing and 3.30pm, Sun: 8am – 3pm  avours. Have a little extra on the side so people can add to suit their tastes. Toss only small amounts of the glazed navel oranges dressing through right at the last moment to prevent the T’s spoon ratings salad going soggy. Five spoons – excellent food and service – you must go! Spring weather is bound to off er plenty of sunny af- Four spoons – overall good food and service well worth a visit! ternoons and opportunities to entertain. Whatever your Three spoons – reasonably good food and service but could tastes, there is a salad to suit you and your friends. Here make some improvements. are some you might like to try: Two spoons – food and service needs improvement. Brought to you by Fresh Finesse Fresh Food Promo- tions - www.freshf.com.au One spoon – would not recommend.

Preparation: 20 mins, In conversation with Anna Gare What’s fresh Cooking: 5 mins Asparagus: “Asparagus inspires gentle thoughts”, Serves: 1 for healthier home cooking… wrote the English essay- ist Charles Lamb. Inspired Rind of ½ navel orange proach to no-fuss, healthy (cnr William St & Murray St ¼ cup boiling water cooking at home ideas, as Mall) in Perth. thoughts or otherwise, it ¼ cup sugar well as her rise to being Bookings: visit www. is certainly the vegetable 1 navel orange one of the most popular trybooking.com/MJLX - that most signi es the ar- 2 tblspon ricotta cheese cooks on our screens. call Boffi ns on 9321 5755 rival of the delicate spring By the time she was or email info@boffi nsbook season and all the delicious SLICE orange rind into matchstick sized pieces. Put a teen, Anna Gare could shop.com.au.Ticket price morsels that come with it. the rind and boiling water into a small casserole dish magic up a meal with a is single $35 or $70 with Choose  rm, plump spears and microwave and HIGH for three minutes. Add the few ingredients and the book (RRP $39.99), in- with compact tips and tight sugar and stir to dissolve. most basic of equipment. cludes a welcome drink scales, avoid any that are Microwave for two minutes. Peel orange. Remove And as a television host, and a selection of canapés slimy or soft and check that pith and outside membrane using a very sharp knife. kitchenware designer, ca- on arrival. the tips and bottoms of the Take care to keep orange whole. terer and mother, Anna is WIN WIN WIN spears are not dried out. Put orange into a dish that just holds it and cover now cooking meals that To be in the draw to Sugar snaps: The soft with syrup and rind. Refrigerate for several hours or BOFFINS Books presents satisfy festival crowds, big win a double passes to A and tender edible pods of sugar snap peas are crisp, overnight. Serve glazed orange on a bed of ricotta an in conversation sund- families ... even royalty. Conversation with Anna sweet, and succulent and are often served raw in sal- topped with glazed rind and syrup. owner event on 19 Octo- For her, food is here to Gare at the Aviary on ads, stir-fried or lightly steamed. Before being eaten, ber with beloved TV cook put smiles on faces and 19 October from 6-8pm mature snap pea pods may need to be “stringed”, Anna Gare about her new help us celebrate life - if simply send an email which means the membranous string running along Avocado, apple book Delicious Every Day. it happens to be healthy, to win@haveagonews. the top of the pod from base to tip is removed. Unlike Hosted at The Aviary, even better. com.au with Anna in the its cousin, the snow pea, the sugar snap pea is picked and beetroot salad Anna is in conversation Join Anna Gare on subject line or call the more mature and is fully rounded, with thick pod walls with Amanda Keenan, the Wednesday 19 Octo- Have a Go News offi ce that retain their natural plumpness. deputy editor of The West Preparation: 15 mins, ber from 6-8pm (arrive during business hours Button mushrooms: With their subtle  avour and Weekend magazine, as 5.50pm) at The Aviary, on 9227 8283. Closes Cooking: 0 mins they explore Anna’s ap- Level 1, 140 William Street 16/10/16. compact size, button mushrooms are perfect for add- ing whole to spring meals like salads, stir-fries and Serves: 4

HAGN#094/295 fresh tomato-based pasta sauces. Mushrooms are so quick and easy to use; apart from a quick wipe over “Go to see Always... with a cloth or paper towel, no further preparation is 1 avocado, peeled and sliced Patsy Cline to hear necessary. Try marinating in good olive oil and bal- 1 large beetroot, peeled and grated memorable songs 1 carrot, peeled and grated and you’ll discover a samic vinegar and garnishing with fresh herbs; lovely served at room temperature as part of a barbecue 1 small cos lettuce, torn into small pieces heartfelt story that 1 red onion, sliced will lift your spirits.” feast. Best of all they have been shown to reduce the 1 apple, cored and sliced CHICAGO CRITIC risk of breast cancer – so add a few extra to anything you’re cooking . ¼ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted Ellendale mandarins: Ellendale mandarins is a late Dressing: Wednesday 9 November 8pm season variety and some of WA’s best. They are now ¼ cup Italian dressing in fresh produce stores and supermarkets. Ellendales 2 tblspn lemon juice are a good size, have a distinct deep orange skin and 1 tspn wholegrain mustard Mandurah Performing Arts Centre fewer pips than some varieties so they are a popular PLACE all salad ingredients together in a bowl. Box office: 9550 3900 choice. They are also sweet and very juicy and create Toss gently to combine. Place dressing ingredients www.manpac.com.au a rich colour contrast when added to a green salad. into a jar. Secure lid. Shake well. Drizzle over salad Time to savour the  nal month of mandarins till next prior to serving. Serve salad with barbecued meats. season. travelling let’s go travelling OCTOBER 2016

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ADVERTISING FEATURE let’s go travelling travel options for the mature west australian Experiencing the many moods and colourful people of beautiful St Petersburg in the summer and nearer. ka with a buzzer and if the visited ‘The Church of testament to their pride transforms the stations We were lined up in hordes were not moving the Spilled Blood’ or “The in their goods. They only into miniature palaces. A hordes outside the Peter- quickly enough the buzzer Church of the Saviour on had a small space to use seated statue of Pushkin hoff Palace and a voice was pressed and we were Blood’ which was built on but used it diligently. at one station quite takes from the horde shouted to herded along buzzing ba- the spot where Alexander Vegetables were the breath away it is so life me to step back onto the bushka style. II was murdered. shaved and arranged in like. Tokens are used to gravel path, stepping on Irina was way ahead At last I had found my colourful mounds that enter the Metro and one the grass was strictly for- speaking into her mic cupolas and how mag- had a rainbow eff ect token allows unlimited bidden. I moved quickly but unfortunately my ear ni cent this church is. I in the dull building, the travel. We were told that and international warfare piece kept being knocked was ecstatic. I had seen dried fruit and nuts were this method of payment was averted. I had only out of my ear and I missed photos of these domes a showpiece of their own, means cheaper journeys been in St Petersburg for half of the history, the half but nothing prepares you meticulously displayed in but passengers travelling an hour. that I tried to hear had so for the sheer beauty and small containers set out only one or two stops dis- We had left the ship and much static that I yanked decorative embellishment with eye-catching sim- agree. boarded a bus for a tour of it out myself in a childish inside and out. plicity. The tiny nooks sell- Madam Lash tells us to, the city. In my ignorance I tantrum. The mosaic designs are ing seeds was a delight. “board zer last vagon, zer thought that I would be One part I do remem- so intricate that it is hard Bijou came to mind. Seed last vagon only” and get seeing colourful cupolas ber; it seems Catherine to visualise how long it packets were pinned off at “zer fourth stop.” the minute we drove off was a piece of work. If must have taken to place around the walls using the We watched as Cyrillic but instead we passed she heard that a younger, the thousands of tesserae limited space in an inge- station names and works block after block of drab prettier woman was at- that cover the walls and nious way. of wonder  ashed past Stalinesque apartment tending one of her lavish ceilings. I poked my head in and until Madam Lash yelled, buildings, the remnants of balls she found out what There is a shrine in one waved my hands around “You vill get off now.” a diff erent era. she would be wearing corner that is covered in that tourist semaphore With such a com- This all changed as we and had her furniture with semi-precious gem- that quite surprisingly manding voice it meant came through the city upholstered in the same stones; this marks the ex- works. I loved this lady’s that half the passengers on our way to the Peter- material. act spot where Alexander shop (I semaphored) and came with us. Impres- hoff , The Grand Imperial Forget assassinations fell. her smile, and took her sive doesn’t begin to de- Palace built for Peter the ladies – this was serious. It was almost impossi- photo. She was shy at scribe the fabulous feast Great. There were literally True or false, I don’t know. ble to fully appreciate the  rst but then delighted for the eyes, but perhaps hundreds of tourists try- We made our way out architecture and beauty with the picture, she gave spectacular, spell binding, ing to gain entrance to the to the front of the Palace of St Savoir because of me a packet of shasta grandiose might do for a Seed shop lady from people’s market in St Savoir Palace and we were all which overlooked the the masses of people, but daisy seeds which I had start. jostling and shuffl ing and Grand Cascade and low- never the less, I didn’t feel to accept, I didn’t want St Petersburg is a city by Pat Paleeya was Stalin’s Batman’. treading on each other’s er gardens. cheated at all. to off end her and her of majestic architecture, Our eyes met. I franti- toes for quite a while. It There are more than a The next day we met kindness. I scattered the monuments and statues, A PIERCING whistle cally looked for Irina our wasn’t very orderly and hundred fountains, three our new tour guide. Small seeds around the city canals and rivers. The catches my attention tour guide only to see it wasn’t very pleasant. palaces and three or four in stature, big in voice and the empty packet Nevsky Prospect is the and, as I turn, there strid- her otherwise engaged Eventually we made it in- cascades in the gardens and dressed in tight black has pride of place on my widest road that I have ing towards me was a in a loud argument with side. which defy description; jeans and tee-shirt she fridge door. ever seen and it must be grim faced man in uni- the Chinese tour leader Stylistic baroque the such is the beauty of it was young and quite se- Madam Lash appeared a least six lanes wide and form pointing at me. He up ahead. Irina’s hands rooms are full of rich fur- all. The Grand Cascade vere. I coined her “Mad- from the back of the leads us over the Fon- had something Cyrillic were punctuating the air nishings, copious gilded is spectacular, water am Lash” and she com- market and I had visions tanka canal by the way and offi cial stamped on with every point of her ar- wood carvings, paintings splashes and glistens manded and we obeyed, of her sitting on a crate of the Anichkov bridge. his  at-topped hat which gument and Stalin’s Bat- and the attention to de- onto gilded statues of like a James Bond agent smoking a Sobrane and The statues of the Horse I think translated to, ‘I man was coming nearer tail on the highly ornate Greek and Roman gods she exuded power. swigging vodka from the Tamers on the bridge are  replaces turn them into that  ank the Cascade, She took us to a gov- bottle until it was time to quite famous; they are HAGN#088/295 works of art in their own and it is a most amazing ernment market, the leave. superb and  nely sculp- right. and stunningly beautiful people’s market. Super- She took us to the tured, the workmanship We were quite rushed waterfall. markets catered for the Metro, the deepest in indescribable. through the Palace be- There are three parks richer population whilst the world, ninety me- Like McArthur, “I will cause of the amount of to wander through and the government market tres underground and return.” There is so much people passing through (it at the end of one you can served the less well-off I the escalator seemed more to be seen and was the weekend) and in follow a waterway to the was taken aback by the never ending and steep. experience here, I only each room perched on a canal and take a hydrofoil sheer artistry of the ven- Mosaics, chandeliers, had a glimpse but it was chair, (utility not baroque) back to the city. dors, the visual displays statues and beautiful art enough to set my sights sat an unsmiling babush- After the Peterhoff we of their merchandise paid deco wall mounted lights for a much longer visit. 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FULLY GARDENS OF NORTHERN INDIA ESCORTED TOUR ESCORTED^ Featuring Palaces, Forts and Mughal Gardens of Royal Rajasthan 20 February 2017 - 17 Days TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: TOUR INCLUSIONS: Join us on this luxurious adventure to Delhi, • Unpack and make yourself at home in • Return economy fl ights from Perth to Delhi with Singapore Airlines Agra, Ranthambore, Udaipur and Jaipur luxurious former palaces • Luxury accommodation for 13 nights in Hotel Imperial, Delhi; ITC Mughal, escorted by horticulturist, Libby Cameron, as • Spot tigers, leopards, sloths and more whilst Agra; Nahargarth, Ranthambore; Taj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur; and Taj Lake you explore the wonderful gardens of India. on safari in Ranthambore National Park Palace, Udaipur • Take a deep breath in Khari Baoli, Asia’s • Breakfast daily, 8 lunches and 6 dinners with western food options largest spice market available as well as local specialty dishes • Shop in thrilling bazaars • Air-conditioned, luxury coach transportation throughout the tour • Enjoy the serenity of great Mughal gardens • Guided tours of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Ranthambore National Park • Travel in a small group and make new, • Entrance fees to all gardens and sightseeing including Humayuns Tomb like-minded friends Garden, Lodi Gardens, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Raj Path, Mahtab Bagh, • Travel in safety and comfort Itimad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb Garden, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Kanak Ghati • Relax – we’ll take care of everything! Gardens, Royal Palace Gardens, Udaipur City Palace and the Amber Palace • Fully escorted by Libby Cameron Please call us on 1300 789 567 for a day-by-day itinerary & More Information

FULLY GARDENS OF CHINA ESCORTED TOUR FULLY THE GREAT BRITISH GARDEN TOUR OF ESCORTED^ Featuring the National Peony Festival ESCORTED^ SCOTLAND & WALES 9 April 2017 – 20 Days Featurung the Hampton Court Flower Show 2 July 2017 - 19 Days Journey back in time with Paul Urquhart to the Middle Kingdom, a place where child emperors ruled, wonders of the world were built and the exquisite peony This tour includes public and private, grand and intimate, walled and wooded was the fl ower of royalty. gardens in Northern England, Wales and Scotland. High summer brings TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: TOUR INCLUSIONS: exuberant borders, a fl ourish of roses and spectacular weather for sightseeing. • Walk the Great Wall of China and the • Return airfares from Perth to Shanghai Hosted by Colin Barlow, a horticulturist and landscape designer. Sacred Way, visit the Forbidden City & • Internal airfares as required TOUR INCLUSIONS: the Temple of Heaven plus meet the • Air-conditioned, luxury motorcoach Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an • Airfare from Perth to London and transportation throughout the tour from Edinburgh to Perth • Marvel at millions of blooms at the • Deluxe accommodation for 19 nights National Peony Festival • Air-conditioned, luxury motorcoach • Breakfast daily, 13 lunches & 12 dinners transportation throughout tour • See the famous Chinese architecture • Locally guided tours of Beijing, Xian, • Enjoy the peace and composition of • Deluxe accommodation for 15 nights Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou • Breakfast daily and 5 dinners 2000 year old Chinese master gardens • Entrance fees to gardens & sightseeing • Travel in a small group • Entrance fees as well as selected • Tipping for local guides, porters & drivers morning & afternoon tea at gardens • Visa for Australian passport holders and attractions whilst touring • Fully escorted by a local Chinese • Tipping for porters and drivers National Guide & our horticultural guide • Full Escorted by Colin Barlow from Paul Urquhart arrival in London Please call us on 1300 789 567 Please call us on 1300 789 567 for a day-by-day itinerary & More Information for a day-by-day itinerary & More Information

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW LAVENDER FIELDS OF TASMANIA 28 March 2017 – 4 Days 5 January 2017 – 4 Days Stimulate your senses with a healthy dose of botanical inspiration admiring new Image enjoying lunch in the shade of a huge spreading oak, enveloped in the trends, world-class show gardens and an Exhibition Hall crammed full of cut fragrance of arching rows of lavender in full bloom: this might be just the most fl owers. It’s the southern hemisphere’s biggest and most successful garden festival. beautiful location for a meal in the country, and you can experience it with us!

TOUR INCLUSIONS: TOUR INCLUSIONS: • Return airfares from Perth to Melbourne • Return airfares from Perth to Launceston • Escorted from Melbourne by Carolyn Dwyer • Escorted from Launceston by Libby Cameron • Air-conditioned motorcoach transport • Air-conditioned motorcoach transport • 3 nights accommodation in Melbourne • 3 nights accommodation in Launceston • Breakfast daily, 2 Lunches & 1 Dinner • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches & 2 dinners • Entrance and other fees for Coombe • Entrance fees to all gardens and sightseeing Melba Estate, Melbourne International including Panshanger Estate, Bridestowe Flower Show, Lubra Bend Garden, Alowyn Lavender Farm, Old Wesleydale, Cateract Garden Gorge, Evandale Markets, Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company Please call us on 1300 789 567 Please call us on 1300 789 567 for a day-by-day itinerary & More Information for a day-by-day itinerary & More Information Visit www.seniorsplanet.com.au/GardenTours for more information.

By Phone Opening Times In Store Online Enquire OPEN: Monday-Friday 7am-6pm 299 Vincent St, Remember you can search & shop online 24/7 Send us an email to 1300 789 567 OPEN TO CALL: Sat 8am-3pm & Sun 10am-3pm Leederville, WA 6007 Seniorsplanet.com.au [email protected] Prices Correct as at 03 October. ^All tours are escorted with tour host from your arrival in your destination. Tours include your accommodation, travel, sightseeing, entrance fees, meals as specifi ed, porterage and tipping. Airfares are included in the full tour price. Prices are per person, based on twin share with single traveller supplements available. Prices subject to change. Payment by credit/debit card will incur a fee. Conditions apply. Licence 9TA 1193. For more information please call one of our consultants. 28 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016

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Christmas in the Hunter Valley WA Coach Tour Featuring the Christmas Lights Spectacular & Stunning Nelson's Bay Christmas in Walpole & Pemberton 6 Days, Tour Highlights Tour Inclusions Spanish Wonders  Take a ferry ride from 3 Home pick-up and return Thursday 22 to 3 Nelsons Bay to the Tea Kings Tour Manager 6 Days, Friday 23 to & Mediterranean Cruise Tuesday 27 Gardens 3 Return economy airfares  Visit the historic town of including taxes Wednesday 28 December 2016 December 2016 Morpeth 3 ϱŶŝŐŚƚƐĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶ  DĂŐŶŝĮĐĞŶƚ,ƵŶƚĞƌsĂůůĞLJ at the Mercure Resort in Tour Highlights Tour Inclusions Picture yourself surrounded by Gardens the Hunter Valley  Visit the historic Village of Wagin 3 Home pick-up and return ďĞĂƵƟĨƵůůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞĚŐĂƌĚĞŶƐŝŶ  &ƌĞĞƟŵĞƚŽƐŚŽƉ 3 Exclusive Kings Tour to the  Enjoy a WOW Wilderness Cruise 3 Kings Tour Manager ĂĨĞƐƟǀĞĂƚŵŽƐƉŚĞƌĞĂŶĚǁŚĞƌĞ  See the spectacular Hunter Valley ONLY  Visit the Valley of the Giants 3 ϯŶŝŐŚƚƐĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶĂƚƚŚĞdƌĞĞ the climate is moderate, similar Christmas Lights 3 Luxury coach travel 6 SEATS  See the King Jarrah tree Top Walk Motel in Walpole to that of the Mediterranean.  ^ĐƌƵŵƉƟŽƵƐĮǀĞͲĐŽƵƌƐĞ throughout  Go to the Manjimup Timber & 3 ϮŶŝŐŚƚƐĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶĂƚƚŚĞĞƐƚ LEFT! 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Enjoy the Lunch at the Hidden River Estate Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 5 private vehicle and transferred the cruise terminal to board the  ĚĂŶĐĞƌƐ͕ďƵůůĮŐŚƚĞƌƐ͕ƉĂĞůůĂĂŶĚŵĂLJďĞĞǀĞŶZĂĨĂĞůEĂĚĂůʹŽƌŝƐƚŚĂƚũƵƐƚŵĞ͍͊ days touring around the region $ * Lunch at the Rose Hotel dinners to the airport. Meet your DAY 6: SEVILLE – GRANADA (B) Brilliance of The Seas. Spend Only 3,150 ^ƚĂƌƟŶŐŝŶDĂĚƌŝĚ͕LJŽƵ͛ůůĞŶĐŽƵŶƚĞƌƉĂƐƐŝŽŶĂƚĞůŽĐĂůƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚƐĂůŽŶŐƚŚĞǁĂLJ taking in the stunning sights and FULLY INC fellow passengers and Kings Today you will visit the the next 12 nights on board PER PERSON TWIN SHARE ESCORTED RETURN $ * tasty food. On Christmas Day TOUR FLIGHTS Only 2,190 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE FULLY ƚŚĂƚǁŝůůďƌŝŶŐ^ƉĂŝŶĂůŝǀĞĨŽƌLJŽƵ͘zŽƵ͛ůůĞŶũŽLJĂƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶĂůĚŝŶŶĞƌŽŶĂƌĂŶĐŚŝŶ Tour Manager and board your * ESCORTED ŵĂŐŶŝĮĐĞŶƚ ůŚĂŵďƌĂ WĂůĂĐĞ cruising to many wonderful SINGLE PRICE $3,950 PER PERSON * TOUR the Andalusian countryside and explore Toledo’s ancient cobbled streets with a ǁĞΖůůƚƌĞĂƚLJŽƵƚŽĂĮǀĞͲĐŽƵƌƐĞ SINGLE PRICE $2,690 PER PERSON ŽǀĞƌŶŝŐŚƚ ŇŝŐŚƚ ƚŽ DĂĚƌŝĚ͘ in Granada followed by a ĐŝƟĞƐ͘Cruise: Royal Caribbean`s local historian. Say ‘adios’ to Spain when you board your luxury cruise ship and Christmas lunch. hƉŽŶĂƌƌŝǀĂůŝŶDĂĚƌŝĚ͕ǁĞǁŝůů ǁĂůŬ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ĞdžŽƟĐ ǁĂƚĞƌ Brilliance of The Seas for 12 ƐĂŝůƚŚƌŽƵŐŚƚŚĞDĞĚŝƚĞƌƌĂŶĞĂŶƐƚŽƉƉŝŶŐĂƚƉŽƌƚƐŝŶ&ƌĂŶĐĞ͕/ƚĂůLJ͕ƌŽĂƟĂĂŶĚ transfer to our hotel. Relax or gardens of the Generalife. nights Montenegro. explore this lively city before Hotel: Carmen, Granada for 1 enjoying an evening drive to night DAY 11: NICE (VILLEFRANCHE), Tour Highlights Tour Inclusions take in some of the city's main FRANCE  sights followed by a Welcome z ϳ͗ 'ZE ʹ 'h/y ʹ City tour in Toledo, Madrid, 3 Home pick-up and return by DAY 12: FLORENCE / PISA ZĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ͘ Hotel: Ayre Gran VALENCIA (B / D) Córdoba, Seville and Barcelona Hughes* (LIVORNO), ITALY  Colon, Madrid for 2 nights KƌŝĞŶƚĂƟŽŶŽĨsĂůĞŶĐŝĂ 3 Kings Tour Manager* This morning travel via the  DAY 13: ROME Enjoy a full day to the city of 3 Return economy airfares Mora Pass and arrive in Guadix z ϯ͗ dK>K yhZ^/KE Θ Christmas & Toledo including the Synagogue including taxes in the northern foothills of (CIVITAVECCHIA), ITALY MADRID SIGHTS (B) and Santo Tomé 3 ϴŶŝŐŚƚƐĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶ the Sierra Nevada Mountains. DAY 14: AMALFI COAST  This morning you embark on a Christmas & New Years Cruise Tour the Mosque of the Caliphs in throughout Spain &ƌŽŵ 'ĂƵĚŝdž ǁĞ ǁŝůů ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞ (SALERNO), ITALY guided walking tour enjoying Fremantle to Fremantle Córdoba with a local guide 3 12 nights on-board the Brilliance to Valencia to view the Bullring the culture, history and DAY 15: AT SEA New Year Cruise  Visit the largest Gothic Cathedral of the Seas and admire the architecture buildings of Toledo. On your South Pacific Treasures in Seville 3 WŽƌƚƚĂdžĞƐĂŶĚŐƌĂƚƵŝƟĞƐŽŶƚŚĞ of the medieval cathedral and DAY 16: VENICE, ITALY return to Madrid admire the  Experience the famous Alhambra cruise the Serrano and Quart Towers. monument to Cervantes at the zϭϳ͗sE/͕/d>z 16 Days, Wednesday 21 December 2016 Palace in Granada 3 Local guides Tonight dinner will be at your  Plaza de España and see Puerta Admire the architecture of the 3 Porterage and local charges hotel. 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I trapped was getting “Our amazing urban tive animals, for example, in the bush. “The best approach is food from seed put out wildlife including birds and releasing invasive  sh Ms Hillman also stud- to make sure pets and for birds. marsupials, are threat- species like gold sh into ied the parasites they chooks are  ea free. “Overweight quendas ened by diseases of hu- waterways that then not carried. Most quendas There are good  ea- were either deliberately man origin like toxoplas- only compete with native carried giardia but a spe- control products on the fed or they exploit food mosis from food scraps species of  sh, but also cies that did not infect market. source associated with and domestic cats, and transfer new parasitic dis- humans, so it poses no “All quendas infected humans such as pet food, Giardia from sewage con- eases to native species.” threats. with stickfast  eas were waste and compost bins. tamination of the environ- Ms Alison Hillman is “The main problem is trapped in gardens where “The best advice is ment,” said Professor completing her PhD study  eas,” she said. “I found domestic poultry are don’t feed quendas. If you Andrew Thompson from at Murdoch University on cat  eas and stickfast kept.” must, don’t feed them ev- Murdoch’s School of Vet- the parasite burden and  eas on many of them. “There is a very small ery day; once every two erinary and Life Sciences. reproductive  tness of Oddly enough cat  eas possibility that quendas or three days is best and “A common interaction quendas and possums in are often found on dogs act as vectors of antibiot- limit the portion size. with wildlife that provides urban areas. as well as cats. Stickfast ic resistant bacteria from “I suggest one or two Quenda with full pouch © Simon Cherriman the means of transferring During her study she  eas are found on do- animal to animal, but it is mealworms or a piece of by Frank Smith in damp parts of the gar- disease is backyard feed- trapped nearly 300 quen- mestic poultry. unlikely.” fruit the size of a 20 cent den. With a little encour- ing with inappropriate das in urban gardens “There is a low risk of A major concern is that coin. If you are cooking RESIDENTS of outer agement they become food sources. and native bush. Those the passage of disease garden quendas tend to carrots the bits you cut suburbs and hills are quite tame. “We also want to edu- trapped in gardens were from quendas to pets and be overweight off are  ne. familiar with quendas However close contact cate the community generally more likely to be humans and vice versa. “The cause of obesity “I would love to have (bandicoots) digging for between humans and about the important im- overweight or obese and I did not study bacteria in quendas is hard to pin quendas in my garden,” earthworms and insects their pets and wildlife can pact humans have on were less likely to carry or viruses but the main down. The fattest quenda she added. Aussie Redback Tours plan next year’s tours with some great tours for this year still on offer... AUSSIE Redback Tours and Tasmania. Also planned are four the Stirling Ranges, Bluff aren’t “herded” on and off are currently putting to- New tours include the art-speci c tours to the Knoll, Fitzgerald River, the bus in record time. gether their 2017 brochure Tamworth Country Music Kimberley, Pilbara, Al- and Wave Rock); Marga- Rather, people would which should be out next Festival which includes ice Springs, and Flinders ret River; Outer Adelaide like extra time to spend month. It will be packed Lightning Ridge and Bro- Ranges, and Aussie Red- Kangaroo Island; Tasma- looking at the sights, do- with some favourites such ken Hill; Norfolk Island; back will be doubling the nia; and the Manjimup ing a bit of shopping, and as the Gibb River Bungle Murray River Cruise; Alice number of day tours in Cherry Festival/Gnomes- generally relaxing and Discover lovely tours and sights with Bungles tour (already half Springs to the Top End 2017 as well. So there will ville which is  lling fast. soaking up the atmo- Aussie Redback Tours full); Kimberley Dreaming; (includes Litch eld and be something for every- Aussie Redback have sphere. Kakadu National Parks); one. asked passengers what Aussie Redback Tours Historic Outback Towns; This year is not yet they like about their tours can be contacted by ‘Relax at CLOVER COTTAGE in SPRING’ the Australian Bushranger over though, and Aus- and their responses have phone on 1300 662 026 Trail; Coast to Coast (Perth sie Redback Tours have been varied. One thing or email at aussieredback CHECK to Brisbane); and the some lovely tours still on that stands out is that [email protected] for Great Ocean Road Nullar- off er such as the South- they would like more time more information about

WEBSITE FOR HAGN#019/295 bor tour. ern Wild owers (including at each location and they any of their tours. MID-WEEK SPECIALS Limestone Spa cottages with wood res overlooking the river valley. Trout stocked lakes and river  shing. Grass tennis court and ENJOY MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS canoeing. Close to the many HAGN#028/295 w i n e r i e s , r e s t a u r a n t s a n d n a t u r a l attractions of Pemberton, Manjimup and Walpole region. Contact Paul or Petrina 9773 1262 [email protected] www.clovercottage.net

HAGN#015/295 An authentic WA farm experience Enjoy luxurious king size beds or king twins, large  at screen TVs, beautifully appointed bathrooms, uninterrupted farm views, watch the sun go down from Discover Wildflowers PAY 2 STAY 3 NIGHTS* your own verandah or enjoy the nightly star studded sky. • Kalbarri Motor Hotel offers budget style All cottages back onto a large lawned area in the Southern Forests accommodation with ocean views shaded by natural trees. • Located in the main part of town The barbecue is located under the bonnet of an ancient The southwest corner of West Australia is known to be a biodiversity hotspot • Close to shops Austin Truck with the ‘tray’ providing a great picnic table. with a wide variety of unique orchids and  owers native to this region. • Short walk to river and beaches For info on trails, tours, events and maps, contact our Visitor Centres: • Restaurant premises - mouth watering menu, Manjimup 9771 1831 www.manjimupwa.com Asian cuisine and gourmet pizza Pemberton 9776 1133 www.pembertonvisitor.com.au *Excludes school holidays Northcliffe 9776 7203 www.northcliffevisitorcentre.com.au SPRING SPECIAL Walpole 9840 1111 www.walpole.com.au Mention Have a Go News and receive Blooming Wild Festival 3 Sep - 20 Nov 2016 10% discount with a 3 night stay Facebook: Blooming Wild-Southern Forests and Valleys Website: www.bloomingwild owers.com.au 3645 Dumbleyung-Lake Grace Rd, Kukerin PH: 9864 6054 MOBILE: 0437 341 679 www.southernforests.com.au Ph: 9937 1000 EMAIL: [email protected]

Email: [email protected] WEB: www.marysfarmcottages.com.au HAGN#091/295 HAGN#027/295 HAGN#018/295 HAGN#058/295 NORSEMAN “One of the Best in the Wheatbelt” The Gateway to Western Australia Quairading is located about 170 kms east of Perth Shire of Lake Grace in Western Australia’s wheatbelt. • Lake Grace • Newdegate • Lake King “Visit us in Wild ower Season” • Varley • Pingaring

• Nullabor Links Golf Course - the world’s longest golf course • Art, Culture, History, • Tin Camels Wildfl owers and - a tribute to the Camel Trains that carried mail and freight Natural Beauty • Beacon Hill - Enjoy a walk trail and panoramic views of Norseman • Phoenix Tailings Dump - resembles a topless pyramid and contains gold • Granite Woodlands Discovery Trail - 16 interpretive sites, offers opportunities for camping, bushwalking, exploring granite rock QUAIRADING ATTRACTIONS: formations and viewing spring wild owers Quairading Nature Reserve - 527 hectares of native bushland west of the town along the • Pack a BBQ picnic and take the 28 km heritage trail to explore railway line to York. The reserve contains York Gum, Salmon Gum, Wandoo and Casuarina Dundas Rocks’ huge ancient boulders and rock formations. trees, 11 species of orchids, wildlife including the eastern wallaroo, western grey kangaroo, • Hyden Rock - enjoy the rock’s walks, surrounding  ora and fauna. echidnas, reptiles and birds. • Bromus Dam - free camping area with bushwalks, lots to explore Nookaminnie Rock - a large granite rock, provides a view over the town, golf course or a great place to have a BBQ or picnic. and surrounding areas. • Mt Jimberlana - 5km east of town, offering spectacular views from Pink lakes - Lies 11 km east of Quairading on the Bruce Rock Road. It is regarded as a the top with a picnic area at the base. phenomenon, as certain times in the year one side have a distinctive pink colour whilst the • Phoenix Park - educational, historical and is close to the town centre other side remains its natural blue. The Toapin Weir -12 kilometres northwest of the town, constructed in 1912 to collect rainwater runoff to supply the town and irrigate the nearby farms. UPCOMING EVENT: 28 Oct, Spring Fling with Sabrina Hahn www.lakegrace.wa.gov.au BOOKINGS: The Shire offi ce 9645 2400 or Peter Ricetti 0427 392 407 (a/h) p: (08) 9865 2140 e: [email protected] HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016 33 WA WILDFLOWERS WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling Hundreds visit Duyfken during her voyage along the WA coast Duyfken and take part in a bowline attached and a gram. Opening hours will Song at administration@ the new audio guided 1000 horsepower of grunt, be from 1-5pm Wednes- duyfken.com for more tour. Another 630 school Duyfken was soon on the day through Sunday. Ide- details or apply online at children engaged in the move downstream and ally they are looking for www.duyfken.com/volun- Duyfken maritime educa- into open waters. volunteers who can  ll a teers tion program and many There were beautiful regular weekly or fortnight- People can follow all the thousands just dropped sailing conditions once ly time slot. All guides will happenings around Duy- by to view the ship from all sails had been set with be provided with on-site fken at each port, at the the Mandurah Off shore Duyfken hitting a cracking training, and a team uni- Facebook page https:// Fishing and Sailing Club  ve knots as she headed form. www.facebook.com/duy grounds. to Hillarys, her next port Please contact Pic Lee fken1606/ Departure day arrived in of call. Mandurah with a degree of The crew have been HAGN#089/295 concern. Before the arrival, having a lot of fun meeting a metre of silt was dredged the locals…and there are from the marina entrance more to come as Duyfken to enable safe passage begins her journey north. for Duyfken and her 2.6m Duyfken will be on exhi- UPCOMING draft. bition in Geraldton (8-15 Diff erent story though Oct) and Denham (20-23 2016 TOURS on leaving. During the Oct). week, strong storms had The upcoming Pirate 10 August York & Beverley $85 whipped up plenty of wa- Days are: Geraldton: Sun- ter movement in the Man- day, 9 October and Den- 30 August Mystery Tour $85 durah estuary and with ham: Sunday, 23 October. 13 September Duck Duck Goose Restaurant $85 this, heaps of silt had been Tickets are available from 28 September Into The Mystery Valleys $85 Visitors aboard Duyfken moved about. www.ticketek.com.au/ As Duyfken exited the duyfken 14 October Yanchep Park & Inn $85 WITH a change of terfront on 5 September. and signed by the captain marina entrance all was Volunteers Wanted 24 October Mystery Tour (New tour & venue) $90 crew, Duyfken set sail Once the ship was himself, to postmaster Wil- looking good and then Duyfken is heading to for Mandurah on 4 Sep- berthed and secured, la Currie. The City’s Mayor, suddenly she ground to Elizabeth Quay from No- 1 November Melbourne Cup Day Tour $95 tember. The voyage was Captain Chester handed Marina Vergone, was also a halt. Duyfken hits bot- vember 2016 for a  ve 23 November Nosh Gourmet Food & Gifts $80 much smoother than the over the post bag con- at the arrival to welcome tom in Mandurah…she month exhibition program 1 December Christmas Party @ Cafe Coast $90  rst and the crew was taining First Day Covers Duyfken and her crew. just didn’t want to leave and the Duyfken Founda- 19 December Cherry Special Day Tour $90 welcomed by hundreds of commemorating Dirk Har- Over the next nine days town. Sea Rescue was tion is seeking volunteers spectators lining the wa- tog’s 400th anniversary 3,500 guests paid to board quickly on hand, and with to help deliver the pro- 29 December 4 Day New Years Tour $1150 Margaret River twin share Call Elite Tours on 9314 2170 Enjoy Christmas a different way on board the Murray Princess www.elitetours.net.au

CELEBRATE a special turning to Mannum. guided nature walks, lounges, restaurant and HAGN#029/295 Christmas this year on The seven nights Christ- eco-excursions, onboard mini gymnasium and com- Captain Cook Cruises mas cruise departs Man- presentations, onboard plimentary scenic coach seven - nights Murray Prin- num at 4.30pm on 23 WiFi, the captain’s dinner transfers from Adelaide or cess Christmas Cruise, December and fares start and cocktail party, live en- car-parking in Mannum. departing 23 December. from $2098 per person tertainment, use of ship’s To book please call the The Christmas cruise twin share. Prices include facilities including a sauna, Australian Holiday Centre Family Holiday Park combines the popular sev- accommodation, all meals, spa, sun deck, bar, two on 1300 799 342. en-night cruise itineraries with Christmas festivi- only 1 hour from Perth ties including a traditional South Australian Christ- TAKE A WALK ON THE Wild Side mas lunch, Christmas car- We cater for all, as we have cabins, cottages, glamping tents, caravan/ ols, egg nog, and a visit Stay longer, explore further and experience more with tents sites and beautiful natural unpowered sites all in bush setting. from Santa on Christmas a self-drive discovery of the Turquoise Coast. With mild coastal We are two minutes drive to the lake where you can swim, Day. enjoy water sports, relax and even camp the night under the stars. In between celebrating climates you can enjoy beautiful beaches one day Christmas it’s full steam Come and see us, we look forward to meeting our old and new friends. ahead down the mighty and stunning inland drives the next! Murray River as guests discover Australian histo- ry, culture, and wildlife on 147 Invarell Road, Waroona Ph: 9733 3000 the newly refurbished PS Email: [email protected] www.navarino.com.au Murray Princess, a mod- ern replica of the paddle wheelers that cruised the Murray in the 1800s. Sit back in one of two cosy paddlewheel loung- es, displaying views of the working paddle wheel, and enjoy the beauty of the riv- HAGN#006/295 SPRING SPECIALS er as the Murray Princess cruises past Big Bend towering limestone cliff s, at KALBARRI BEACH RESORT through picturesque gorg- es and along riverbanks TURQUOISE COAST VISITOR CENTRE 67 Bashford Street, Jurien Bay WA 6516 lined with mallee scrub and (08) 9652 0870 - [email protected] red gum forests. www.dandaragan.wa.gov.au/tourism.aspx - www.facebook.com/TurquoiseCoastWA Plant and bird life on the Murray River is thriving. There is an abundance of VISIT THE WONGAN HILLS Australian birds including VISITOR CENTRE swans, pelicans, swamp Open: 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10-2pm

hens and wood ducks and HAGN#021/295 their young. Led by on- The Station, Wongan Rd, Wongan Hills shore guides passengers Wongan Hills just two hours from Perth, can enjoy nature walks, call into the Visitor Centre for up to date eco-tours and learn about information on the best places to  nd our the ecology of the river. many wild owers, enjoy our many Exciting day trips include beautiful walk trails and reserves. visits to historic ports, an ‘A W i l d  ower Adventure’ well worth a visit. educational stop at the Reynoldson Reserve Festival $ sacred Ngaut Ngaut Ab- 28, 29 30 October 2016 original Conservation Park, * 80 a fun and very Australian per night woolshed shearing show, 2 bedroom apartment a visit to a native wildlife ($40 per person as a couple)

shelter and even a back- HAGN#022/295 water wildlife boat tour. Follow the food and wine trail for tastings at a BOOKINGS number of vineyards and cellar doors, and one eve- ning enjoy an Aussie-style 1800 096 002 camp re barbecue on www.kalbarribeachresort.com.au the riverbank. A compli- *Minimum 3 night stay. Conditions apply. Offer valid 15/12/16 mentary Barossa tour is Redeem your TransWA Pensioner Annual Free Trip Voucher for Regional Public Transport also available to passen- Your TransWA driver stays at this resort with you! gers on Monday 26 De- WONGAN HILLS VISITOR CENTRE cember, departing and re- PH: 9671 1973 Email: [email protected] 34 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016 WA WILDFLOWERS WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling Anglers can look forward to some Take advantage and visit the wild ower  ne summer southwest  shing hot spots around the wheatbelt region hatchery were released west of Kulin and people storey, some of which into south west water- can view the macrocarpa are unique to the region. ways this year. Over the along the trail. Yorkrakine Rock situated past four years more than Lake Grace is known 26 kilometres north of 2.3 million trout fry have for its western mallee, Tammin is a solid granite been released along with noted biologically for its outcrop. A strip of native around 100,000 Rainbow diverse range of  ora  ora surrounds the out- Trout yearlings and over and high number of in- crops which is one of the 10,000 Rainbow and digenous plant groups, largest of its kind in WA. Brown trout ex brood including grevillea, hakea, Cunderdin Hill off ers stock, testament to the eucalypts and acacia. great views over town value the community Within the reserves and and a variety of wild ow- place on trout restocking. roadsides of the shire ers. Bulgin Rock reserve This year key stocking lo- people can  nd these located 18 kilometres cations include the War- and many other beauti- east of town is a great ren River, Collie Gorge, ful  owering plants and spot for a picnic and Donnelly River, Black- trees. wild ower exploring. The new trout season is always a time to look forward to Couple in wildlfowers near Hyden © Tourism WA Merredin - Tamma Westonia - At Sand- wood River, Lefroy Brook THIS year’s rains have Wild ower Drive Starts Parkland off er hakea, ford Rock Nature Re- by Mike Roennfeldt and the Murray River. wasn’t a lot of surface ac- ensured that the wild- at Quarry Road two ki- grevillea and hibbertia serve the silver mallee tivity going on, which was Fishers will also be able  owers are proli c lometres north of town.  owering in bushland and (Eucalyptus crucis sub- THE southwest freshwa- a shame. Dry  y  shing to target feral freshwater throughout the state. Doodlakine - Bruce Rock inland hairy stem orchids, species crucis) and pur- ter  shing season offi - is the most fun you can species such as red n This provides people Road has several places showy sundew and white ple peacock beetles are cially  red up on 1 Sep- have with a trout but it’s perch without a bag limit with opportunities to where there are outstand- and pink everlastings in some of the rare species tember and runs until 30 hard work if there aren’t and are urged to not re- view the blooms on ing displays of everlasting Tamma Parkland. found this time of year. June next year. For me, any insects on the surface turn them to the water show. Here are some particularly between Eu- Totadgin Conservation Starting from Westonia it was good to get back drawing the  sh up to rise. when caught. Besides, of the hot spots around ginyn and Giles Roads. Park is located 15 kilome- townsite, wander the into the beautiful environ- I did tempt one  sh on red n are prized table the wheatbelt region to Narembeen - Donkey, tres south on the road to walk trail through tall ment down there again, dry though, after casting  sh, renowned for their discover. spider and snail orchids, Bruce Rock and has don- Red Morrell Eucalyptus even for just a weekend. the  y right up against the tasty white  esh. Quairading - Quairad- white and pink everlast- key, spider, blue and slip- Woodland of the Westo- Everything was so green bank underneath some To provide a more ac- ing Nature Reserve locat- ings, boria, boronia, verti- per orchids in  ower with nia Common. and fresh and water lev- reeds in just a few cen- cessible and enjoyable ed three kilometres west cordia, drosora and many small patches of ever- Southern Cross - els in the smaller streams timetres of water. A  sh  shing experience for of town has everlastings ferns along the Merredin- lastings in the park. Peel Grab a copy of the Yil- around Manjimup/Pem- took it within seconds, the whole community, and 12 varieties of or- Narembeen Road in the Road has everlastings out garn wild ower brochure berton looked just right probably thinking an in- anglers under 16 years chids. large bush reserves. in bloom. Merredin Peak and follow the wild ow- after a relatively wet win- sect had fallen out of the of age will no longer be Kwolyin Reserve has Corrigin - The Corrigin has orchids, everlastings, er drive throughout the ter. reeds. It was the best required to hold a south carpets of everlastings Wild ower Drive starts hakea, grevillea all  ower- Yilgarn shire. The Great I was fortunate enough moment of the trip. Just west freshwater angling out. Take a walk around opposite the Dog Ceme- ing along the bush walk. Eastern Highway be- to be invited for a  sh at seeing the  sh’s nose licence, meaning families the campsite where or- tery,  ve kilometres west The Merredin Chandler tween Southern Cross a friend’s dam just out of poke through the surface can enjoy  shing in the chids,  owering annuals on the Brookton High- Road 20 kilometres north and Coolgardie is in Manjimup and we en- and suck the  y down south west, without hav- and sandalwoods sur- way and takes you on a of Merredin has everlast- bloom with hakea, gre- joyed some great mo- was what  y  shing is all ing to worry about licenc- round the camp. well-maintained gravel ings and orchids out in villea and wattle out in ments tempting rainbows about. es for the kids. Kokerbin Rock is nine track to the scenic look bloom. force. to around a kilo on small Record numbers of Observers expect the kilometres north of Kwol- out, which overlooks the Kellerberrin Hill of- Dowerin - at Tin Dog brown nymphs. There trout from the Pemberton combination of good yin campsite and is well town site and wheat bins. fers great views over the Creek Reserve there’s an water levels and healthy worth a visit during wild- Hyden-Wave Rock - town and is a wild ow- array of birdlife and  ora, HAGN#083/295 stocking should provide a  ower season. Take the many walk trails er hotspot. Follow the eight kilometres past the quality  shing experience Bruce Rock has or- around Wave Rock where  owers along the Tray- wheat bins at the Y junc- in the south west well into chids and sundews out the bush is starting to ning/Bencubbin Road tion, take Amery - Ben- Nambung the summer months. along the reserve. Jura bloom. The Hippo’s Yawn to Durokoppin Reserve. jaberring gravel road to loop takes you through This 1500-acre reserve explore historic Minnivale

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WA’sCARAVANNING GREAT • CAMPING • OutdoorsACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling Start your adventure at the Perth 4WD and Adventure Show Show layout for this year, of adventure in the Aus- whatever he can in the Peter said in addition meaning there’s even sie outback. wilderness; and through- to the test track, show more to see. Always a crowd favou- out his life has developed visitors could also get in The 4WD and Adven- rite, they welcome back survival skills that he now a brand new Land Rover ture Shows are famous Jason Andrews from Al- passes on through his and experience the Twin for being the place to go l4Adventure. Jason is courses. Terrapod - which is at the for all the latest gear. one-half of the dynamic “Bob has so much show for the  rst time. Camper trailers, cara- duo of modern-day ad- knowledge to share, and “This is an exciting vans, new model SUVs venturers who take on we are very pleased that way to experience the and 4WDs, camping rugged expeditions into he will be a special guest full Land Rover capabil- gear, 4WD accessories, some of the remotest this year,” Peter said. ity. The Twin Terrapod  shing gear and so much corners and wildest fron- The Engle bush gives you the opportu- more. Plus it’s fun for the tiers of Australia in their camp stage will have nity to experience the family with heaps to see TV show All 4 Adventure. other guest presenters Land Rovers off - road and do. Using 4WDs, ATVs and throughout the weekend, abilities - articulation, Show director Peter boats, the boys venture as well as information traction control, terrain. Woods said the 4WD deep into uncharted ar- and new product re- The unique twin terra- and Adventure Show fo- eas and face all sorts of views, camp oven cook- pod takes the vehicle cussed on  nding every- logistical challenges, re- ing demos and more. up, over and around, all thing you need for your lying on their ingenuity, It wouldn’t be a 4WD in the comfort of the lat- outdoor adventure, all in experience and a good and Adventure Show est model Land Rover the one place. measure of humour to without some “adven- vehicles,” Peter said. The Fourby Forum returns to the Perth 4WD and Adventure Show with “The show is designed reach their destination. ture”; and Peter said the The 4WD Show has presenters and topics © perth.4wdshow.com.au so that you can spend In other big news, the show de nitely has that three main stage areas, the day checking out all show is welcoming back covered. all with a full schedule of TO LOYAL show visitors Show couldn’t get any An extra 3000 square the new products and John Rooth, or ‘Roothy’. “Team D Max stunt presenters, interviews, who thought the Perth bigger we have news for metres of display space grabbing yourself a bar- Roothy is the most drivers are back at the information and enter- 4WD and Adventure you. has been added to the gain; but at the same recognised face of four- show this year,” Peter tainment. time there’s a huge va- wheel-driving in Austra- said. The Fourby Forum HAGN#073/295 riety of entertainment to lia. 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It is proudly ing healthy home deliv- vide information on travel, ed breast cancer, it has the Claremont Showgrounds equipped with the vast ered food options.  nance, retirement living, potential to cause cardiac with easy access to public experience of its experts For retirees planning health issues including damage in the years follow- ARMADALE MINI LOADS transport and parking. and exhibitors to help in their next adventure there dementia and off er helpful ing treatment because the and BOBCAT SERVICES During the weekend all aspects of retirement. will be plenty of options advice on how to down- radiation beam may touch on 29 and 30 October “We expect the added on show from travel op- size and de-clutter. the heart. 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NO CALL For the  rst time, three health providers and vari- able in-depth information hibit, if you’re interested In ating the lungs creates a OUT FEE State and Federal gov- about a variety of topics. contact Tanya McDonald natural space between the ous travel operators pro- heart and the breast. When ernment departments will The Department of on 0435 134 636. See the Lic. 6465 viding valuable relevant this space is at its greatest, be there, including Hu- information,” she said. Human Services (Cen- Expo adverts on pages 39 radiation is delivered, reduc- ALL AREAS man Services (Centrelink) The information- trelink) will present ses- to 43 in this issue. ing the heart’s risk of radia- tion exposure. All Hot Water Stereotactic Body Radia- Plumbing & Gas tion Therapy (SBRT). 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Check out case a selection of the in- garden encompasses a su- Edinburgh Botanic gardens, springtime treats these easy- to- grow plants ner southwest of WA’s most perb collection of plants and which are home to a superb OCTOBER is show time with amazing  owers and delightful gardens which will themed gardens that re ect collection of alpines, heath- in WA for gardeners, with an weird and wonderful foli- be open including gardens the history of gardens. The ers and Chinese plants, is abundance of  ower shows age. Enquiries to secretary in Balingup, Bridgetown, Peak District and the world followed by time to explore and gardens to visit and Alf Gaebler [email protected] Donnybrook, Manjimup, famous Chatsworth House the city. Hidden gardens are people may even pick up a 29-30 October: The Nannup and Pemberton. 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DownADVERTISING FEATUREsizing Downsizing need not be a pain in the pocket…even for the state government… by Frank Smith But… “Western Australia … does If all conditions are met ACT resi- 390,800 and the population of WA is houses to other buyers who would not have the  nancial capacity at this dents aged over 60 who sell their 2,591,600. Stamp duty of a $500,000 also pay stamp duty. READERS tell Have a Go News that stage to provide downsizing grants.” house for $765,000 or more and property in WA would be $18,186. So WA State revenue would ben- their major disincentive to downsiz- So we decided to do some fact buy one worth less than $595,00 Therefore if WA were to introduce a e t from encouraging downsizing by ing is the cost of stamp duty on buy- checking. pay only $20 in stamp duty. For a similar Concession Scheme as the at least $6.5 million per annum. ing a new house. In WA that amounts In the Australian Capital Terri- $500,000 home that is a massive ACT the State could expect some In addition there is the social ad- to $18,186 on a $500,000 house. tory the Pensioner Duty Concession saving of $15,780 on stamp duty 750 downsizers per year and it would vantage of making better use of the This can take away a lot of the  - Scheme (PDCS) assists eligible pen- compared to before the policy was cost the government approximately existing housing stock. Seniors will nancial advantages of moving from a sioners, who own a residential home, introduced. $13.5 million per year in lost revenue. be able to move to more manage- large house to one more appropriate to downsize by reducing the duty Smita Chakma, senior communi- However this revenue is not ac- able homes and younger families to in size for older people. payable on their new purchase. cations offi cer to the ACT Chief Min- tually lost as at present potential move into larger homes. Two months ago treasurer Mike There are a number of conditions. ister says the ACT scheme has been downsizers are largely staying put. The Pensioner Duty Concession Nahan told Have a Go News that For example at least one applicant operating for seven years. In that Moreover the 750 people who pur- Scheme is a win-win situation for ev- stamp duty (transfer tax) “can pose must be an eligible pensioner, they time 808 applications (113 per year) chase downsizer’s larger properties eryone, seniors, young families and diffi culties for older Australians seek- can receive the concession only were approved costing the state gov- would pay approximately $20 million even the state treasury. ing to purchase a home better suited once in a lifetime and must live in ernment $10.244 million. in stamp duty. And this would have Unfortunately the state govern- to their changing needs.” their new house for at least one year. The population of the ACT is a ripple eff ect as they sold smaller ment hasn’t noticed this yet. Joint research project aims to

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DownADVERTISING FEATUREsizing Major $60 million development ahead Time to smell the roses for SwanCare next year at Boronia Gardens Village facility, as well as a pro- Care’s $20 million Ako- Aquatic and Leisure Centre is directly posed leisure precinct ra retirement complex, across the road, and we have morning with indoor heated pool, due to open later this teas on Wednesdays that anyone is gymnasium, meeting year. Akora will boast a welcome to attend”. rooms and a contempo- proposed ground  oor After moving from her Albany home rary resident’s lounge. café, residents’ lounge of 11 years due to her garden being “Our new care facility and mezzanine area, and too big to manage, new resident Beryl will set the benchmark outdoor piazza with fully May has found Boronia Gardens to be for a modern care envi- landscaped gardens. the perfect  t. ronment, focussing on SwanCare Bentley “I love living at Boronia Gardens high-end complex care, Park off ers access to because of its great community atmo- dementia and palliative more than 40 recreation sphere. My home is very low mainte- care,” SwanCare CEO clubs and activities, as Boronia Gardens resident Beryl May nance, which is better for my health A heated pool is a proposed feature of the leisure Graham Francis said. well as 24 hour security, and gives me plenty of time to spend on my hobbies. I have made some precinct, like SwanCare’s Australind Rise pool “Meanwhile, our new lei- on-site medical services, LOCATION and lifestyle are key factors sure precinct will bring a grocery store, library, in the recent success of Boronia Gar- friends since moving here and we all WESTERN Australia’s velopments expected to SwanCare Bentley Park in meal delivery services, dens Village in Albany. enjoy community activities such as big retirement and aged start next year. line with the ‘resort-style’ an op shop, hairdressers “Boronia Gardens is a great place morning teas and maintaining the veg- care community, Swan- The not-for-pro t’s retirement options that and a beauty salon, out- to downsize, and residents are  nding etable garden,” said Beryl. Care Bentley Park, is set 15ha site plans to wel- are currently available.” door and indoor bowling that in doing so both their freedom and “It is also very close to the fantastic for a major transformation come a state-of-the-art This new development greens, clubhouse, and quality- of- life are increasing. The se- amenities Albany has to off er. My only regret is that I didn’t move into Boronia with $60 million in de- 120-bedroom aged care will complement Swan- billiards room. cure nature of the village means resi- dents can hit the road and not have to Gardens sooner because of the great worry about the safety of their home,” lifestyle it has given me - life has never said village consultant, Lee-Anne been better.” A new lease on life starts with Sterling New Life Sugg. For more information, contact Vil- “There is ample opportunity here for lage consultant Lee-Anne Sugg on PEOPLE can start the “new life” a mortgage on their home with very making sure something is left for socialising and recreation - the Albany 0429 417 234. they have always dreamed about little capacity to pay this out without loved ones. with Sterling New Life. Whether selling the family home. Sterling New Life have new con- HAGN#014/295 people want to travel the world, buy Options such as retirement vil- temporary homes located through- a new car of caravan, or just sit and lages off er many bene ts, but they out the Perth metropolitan area watch the world go by, Sterling New often come with signi cant ongoing and the south west starting from Life can show them how to free up weekly costs which are paid out of $159,390. 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DownADVERTISING FEATUREsizing Living the good life at Rossmoyne Waters Setting the record straight on THERE is no better tended an invitation to joyed the views from group meet togeth- time to be out and their wives and others the park train to save er for morning tea, to Retirement Visa Holders about than during in the village to join their legs. chat and undertake accepted Permanent idence to Retirement visa spring. With ideal them on this trip. The tulips were at any small hobbies or Residency. It was agreed holders. temperatures, longer A total of 22 retirees their absolute prime maintenance tasks that the term should be The Australian Govern- days and with  owers went on the trip which and the weather was once a month. changed to having lived ment Actuary review will blooming everywhere featured a shared pic- perfect. Great fel- The management in Australia for a minimum help to assist the Depart- it encouraged the men nic lunch on arrival lowship was enjoyed of Rossmoyne Waters of 10 years and been in ment undertake an analy- of Rossmoyne Waters and an opportunity to while travelling on the also thought it would Australia for greater than sis of the bene cial eco- to get outdoors. view the colourful gar- bus. The Men’s Group be a nice gesture to 80 per cent of the time. nomic and social impact Rossmoyne Waters dens. Some walked hold a regular monthly go out and celebrate Following upon the re- made by retirees who live Men’s Group thought around exploring the fellowship afternoon Father’s Day. Fifteen port that I presented and in Australia. As part of this it would be a perfect beauties of the park and endeavour to plan dads were taken out to have continued to pres- review representatives time to visit the tulip at their leisure, while up to four signi cant enjoy a delicious lunch by Mike Goodall (410 RVH ent to MPs and Senators from the department have display at Araluen Bo- others utilised electric outing/trips each year. at the Rod Evans Com- representative for PNS) since February 2015. I met with retiree organisa- tanic Park. They ex- scooters. Some en- In addition some of the munity Centre in Perth. was recently contacted tions including AIR and William Pringle, a THE original report on re- by the director of the tem- BERIA.

HAGN#048/295 village resident and tirement visas which was porary visa section of the You are welcome to president of the men’s produced by the Austra- Department of Immigra- provide a submission to Retirement & Aged Care group, said about the lian Government Actuary tion and Border Protec- the Department in relation lunch, “I personally (AGA) in 2010/11 took ac- tion (DIBP) based in Can- to this review by emailing Association (Inc) think that manage- count of the actual costs berra. Since that original [email protected]” ment looked after us to the Government that contact there have been If anyone would prefer extremely well on Fa- they estimated would be continued discussions to contact me with your Units for sale under a retirement village lease scheme. ther’s Day. The venue needed if 410 Retirement and a slight change in the comments in preference Walking distance to shops, library and pool. was a perfect location Visa Holders (RVH’s) were wording for the de nition to using the e-mail ad- for a fantastic outing.” given a pathway to per- of the residency condi- dress please feel free to Good food, loads of manent residency after a tions. do so mikecgoodall@bt laughs and great com- period of 10 years since This has culminated connect.com FOR SALE pany is how everyone their Visa grant date. in the statement below If however you do Mandurah Village (Unit 14) 22 Third Ave, Mandurah $165,000 involved described the Since that report and which I received last e-mail Canberra would • 2 bedrooms • Ducted air conditioning lunch. in various conversations month. you please copy me in so (double robes to main bedroom) • Storeroom. “Research tells us with Senator Michaelia “The Minister for Im- that I can take account of • 1 bathroom - newly renovated • Front and rear courtyards that the biggest reason Cash (who was at the time migration and Border your comments in future • Freshly painted, with new carpet • Free standing garage at rear of property for choosing a retire- deputy minister for Immi- Protection is aware of conversations. ment village is in fact gration) it was agreed that the concerns raised by PS. The department is the social contacts the basic conditions used Retirement Visa Hold- considering 405 RVH’s FOR SALE and the feeling of com- in the report were incor- ers (subclass 405 and as well as 410 RVH’s be- Coral Estate (Unit 34) 1 Anzac Place, Mandurah $280,000 ono munity. It is great to rect as well as some of 410) and has asked the cause there has been a • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Large built in robes • Resident can select new see that men, as well the assumptions made Department of Immigra- very low uptake of this • Lock up garage under in main bedroom  oor coverings to living as women, are staying by the AGA. tion and Border Protec- Visa with only 316 Visa’s main roof with room for • Freshly painted area and bedrooms. active and enjoying the Primarily they did not tion (the Department) to granted of whom only storage • Spilt system in • Floor tiles bene ts of retirement take account of the con- engage the Australian 216 were in Australia as • Canvas blinds front dining/ lounge - kitchen/dining area living,” said Lesley tributions to the Austra- Government Actuary to at 30 December 2015. Of windows and rear patio • Split system in bedroom • Solar panels installed Collett, activities coor- lian economy or increase undertake a review of the these only 133 have spent dinator at Rossmoyne tax revenues that would costs associated with greater than 80 per cent of Contact Cheryl 9535 0200 • Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Waters. be received if a 410 RVH providing permanent res- their time in Australia. HAGN#110/295 Thinking of downsizing? Come and join us for our OPEN DAY

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DownADVERTISING FEATUREsizing New video shows how 97-year-olds live well independently THE Independent Living Centre WA (ILC) has for walks and bird watching at their local lake is equipment out there that can assist them released a short video showing how married and playing bridge with friends. with tasks they are  nding diffi cult, or what the 97-year-olds Hal Finkelstein and Freda Jacob, Mrs Jacob comments that when you get best solution for their needs is. This is where who is the founder of the ILC, continue to live older it is your aim in life to keep looking after our service is able to assist, and we hope this independently at home and in the community. yourself. video provides some inspiration for people,” Mr Finkelstein and Mrs Jacob use a range “Independence is absolutely vital. For ev- said Ms Clay. of assistive equipment to help them with daily ery hour we live we would like to be indepen- The video is available on the Independent tasks including a shoe horn, walker, non-slip dent,” she said. Living Centre WA YouTube channel and on mats and rails in the bathroom, walking sticks, ILC’s chief executive offi cer Gerri Clay said the ILC website www.ilc.com.au. The Inde- reclining lounge chairs and a pick up stick. she hopes that through the video people are pendent Living Centre WA’s experienced Mr Finkelstein said, “Everything we do really able to pick up some handy ideas or tips for health professionals help people to choose has something to do with an aid or assistive their home, or for tasks they are  nding more and access assistive equipment, technology, technology. The ordinary things that we use all diffi cult. home modi cations and allied health services of the time have become part of our lives and “There are thousands of assistive products for independence and wellbeing. it’s very awkward without them.” available that can assist people to maintain or The ILC has centres in Nedlands and Cock- Mr Finkelstein and Mrs Jacob are active improve their independence and safety. We burn. The free information and advisory ser- Hal Finkelstein and Freda Jacob members of the community, regularly going  nd that people often aren’t aware that there vice can be contacted on 1300 885 886. 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Civic Heart development will have access to We are seeing sales for will be a prominent and luxurious world-class a range of apartment exciting addition to amenities unmatched in types and a diverse mix South Perth, setting a Perth such as as a so- of mainly local buyers, new standard for conve- lar-heated pool, personal the majority already live nience and luxury living wine cellar, steam room, in close proximity to the in Perth. sauna, pool cabana, din- project,” he said. “One Located at the gate- ing rooms, theatrettes, bedroom apartments way to South Perth, library, games room, have been purchased by just a short walk to the putting greens, and well- investors and  rst home foreshore, Civic Heart ness centre that includes buyers eager to secure will have sweeping pan- massage room and a South Perth proper- oramic views across the yoga/meditation spaces ty. They are also seeing Swan River and Perth set within landscaped more mature buyers who city. 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Elizabeth Quay just a Construction is due to At Civic Heart people 300-metre walk away. start soon, with estimat- will have access to three “Being located in a ed completion the end of Bright, secure, low maintenance and central  oors of vibrant com- well-established suburb 2018. to everything, Akora offers the ultimate in mercial and retail space means residents can For more information, at the push of a lift but- enjoy the extensive ame- visit www.civicheart. retirement living. 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Our you all the information you 169 Feldenkrais Guild of WA 1.20 Prime Movers, exercise to music - Site 118 fabulous promotional need. The rewards pro- 9.20am; 10am; 11.20am; 12.10pm; hosts will also be on hand gram will soon have a new 1.30 Heart Foundation Walk Site - Site 157 1pm; 1.50pm to tell you all about the look – stay tuned as more 1.50 exciting promotions and information will be avail- Police Pipe Band - Concert - Site 118 118 Frank Sinatra Tribute Show upcoming Christmas spe- able soon. 2.30 MAJOR PRIZE DRAW Entertainment Stage 9.20am-9.50am cials that will be on off er at I would like to wish ev- – Site 118 89 Handbells In Peel the resort. eryone a wonderful day 9.20am; 10.10am; 11.10am; ON BEHALF of Crown We are excited to an- and encourage you to 12noon; 12.40pm; 1.20pm; 2pm Perth I am delighted to nounce the recent opening ‘Have a Go’ and enjoy all Have a Go Day a LiveLighter Event 118 Have a Go Day Of cal Walk welcome you to Have a Go of Riverside Room which the activities and entertain- Wednesday 9 November 2016 brings a new era of gaming ment. 11am Day, a LiveLighter Event FOOD VENDORS for 2016! to Crown Perth. This new We look forward to 157 Heart Foundation WA Having been a proud, room ushers in an exciting welcoming you to Crown Site No Name 11am; 1.30pm major sponsor of the Se- experience for our valued Perth. 109 Bethanie Sausage Sizzle 21 Hora Shalom Dances of Israel niors Recreation Council members with more Gam- WA and Have a Go Day ing Machines, a secure en- Kindest personal regards, 111 Big Bethanie Bake-Off 9.40am; 12noon; 12.50pm; 1.50pm for more than 20 years I’d try, dedicated self-service 160 Chopin Patisserie 67 Injury Control Council of WA like to congratulate Dawn area and lounge, fresh new Barry Felstead 9.30am; 10.10am; 11.10am; 15 Crown Perth-Cooking Demonstrations and the team on their hard menus and stunning river Chief Executive Of cer 12noon; 12.40pm; 1.30pm; 2.10pm work and commitment in views. Australian Resorts 84 Dal Pizzaiolo 118 Jim Sings Country establishing this as the You can also  nd out highlight event on the se- about being a Crown Club 7 Gordons Food Van 11.40am-12.10pm; 12.40pm-1.10pm niors calendar. member, which means 103 Hospitality Tent Have a Go News 22 Mad Tatters Morris Dance Group I invite you all to visit you are rewarded for hav- /Phoenix Insurance 10am; 11am our Crown Perth marquee ing fun at Crown Perth: it’s 118 Major Prize Draw again this year, as always absolutely free to join, and 6 Hospitality Tent Have a Go News /882AM 6PR 2.30pm 63 Hospitality Tent Have a Go News/Channel 7 156 Men in Harmony 71 Lions Club of Canning City See Site for details 159 National Relay Service 98 Mac’s Burgers 9.30am; 10.10am; 11.40am; Join in and have a go at Burswood Park 24 Perth Coffee Express 1 12.30pm; 1.10pm; 1.50pm ENJOY Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event previously visited the Park. 112 Perth Coffee Express 2 107 Oum Habibi Senior Dance Group at Burswood Park on Wednesday 9 No- Burswood Park’s award-winning heri- 74 Silver Chain-Cooking Demonstrations 9am; 11am; 12.20pm; 1.50pm vember. Held on the banks of the Swan tage trail tours are also a consistent draw- 118 Of cial Welcome 10.30am River from 9am to 3pm, this annual free card for seniors groups. Volunteer hosts 27 The Ice Box 31 Over 50s Ballroom Dancing Club event is hosted by the Burswood Park conduct free guided walking tours through 95 The Spud Wagon 9.50am; 11am; 11.50am; 1.40pm Board. the park, highlighting Western Australia’s 135 Tim’s Ice Creams Have a Go Day continues to grow in unique  ora and fauna and our rich history, 102 Pole Walking - SRCWA reputation, size and liveliness. It’s now a including a collection of life-size bronze 121 WA Spit Roast Catering 9am; 10am; 11am; 12noon; 1pm; 2pm major part of Seniors’ Week celebrations sculptures of West Australian pioneers. 5 Water Tank-Free Drinking Water 120 Prime Movers and is a regular  xture on the Western Aus- Bookings are essential and can be made 11.10am-11.40am; 1.20pm-1.50pm tralian event calendar. The Burswood Park by phoning 9361 4475. 99 Water Tank-Free Drinking Water Board is pleased to have the opportunity to Alternatively, explore the Park by attend- 108 Rets Tappers continue to support the Western Australian ing one of the fun- lled events coming up 10am; 11.50am; 1.20pm seniors community. for the summer season, including annual Have a Go Day a LiveLighter Event 30 Seniors Line Dance The Burswood Park Board has a long Christmas institution Carols in the Park, the Wednesday 9 November 2016 9.20am; 11.30am; 12.30pm; 1.10pm; 2.10pm history of encouraging and facilitating popular outdoor cinema series and show- ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 74 Silver Chain - AHD Network events and activities for Perth’s over 55s case concert Music by Moonlight. Featur- community. In addition to Have a Go Day, ing the WA Youth Orchestra and students Site No Name 9.30am; 11.30am; 1.30pm over 55s cycling, walking and athletics from the Western Australian Academy of 119 Bush Poets & Yarnspinners Assn’ 74 Silver Chain - Bunnings groups make great use of the shared paths Performing Arts (WAAPA), Music by Moon- 10am-10.20am; 12.10pm-12.30pm 10am-11am at Burswood. light is a great opportunity to enjoy a sum- 118 Frank Sinatra Tribute Show 108 Square Dance Society of WA The Board hopes Have a Go Day will re- mer evening at Burswood Park. 9.20am-9.50am 9.30am; 11.30am; 12.50pm; 2.10pm mind people who have visited Burswood 118 Have a Go Day Of cal Walk 18 Taoist Tai Chi Park before of the year-round recreational 11.00am and leisure options available, as well as 9.10am; 9.50am; 11.20am; 118 Jim Sings Country introduce the variety of activities and expe- 12noon; 12.50pm; 1.30pm; 2.10pm riences available to people who have not 11.40am-12.10pm; 12.40pm-1.10pm 118 WA Police Pipe Band 118 Major Prize Draw 2.30pm 1.50pm-2.20pm 118 Of cial Welcome 22 WA Stage School For further information on how to plan your way 10.30am 9am; 11.20am; 12.20pm; 1.20pm to 2016, ring Transperth on 13 62 Have a Go Day 120 Prime Movers 53 West Coast Metal Detectors Club 13 or visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au. 11.10am-11.40am; 1.20pm-1.50pm 9am; 10am; 11am; 1pm; Raffl e 2pm During Seniors Week 2016 (6 to 13 November) 118 WA Police Pipe Band all public transport is free for seniors. 156 Westcoast Chordsmen 1.50pm-2.20pm See Site for details 133 Yoga with Cherry WIN WIN WIN: To be in the draw, to win one of these great prizes, simply  ll in this form 9.20am; 10am; 11.30am; 12.20pm; and place in the entry barrel at Have a Go Day a LiveLighter Event on 1.10pm; 1.50pm Wednesday 9 November between 9am to 2.15pm at Burswood Park. WA Seniors Week First Prize - Donated by Crown Perth CELEBRATE LATER LIFE • Overnight accommodation for four people at Crown Towers Perth in two Premier King Rooms with Crystal Club 6th -13th November access for breakfast and pre-dinner drinks with canapés in the evening Sponsored by • French champagne delivered to both rooms upon arrival • Valet parking for two vehicles • 4 x $50 Crown Cash vouchers Second Prize - Donated by Have a Go News and Kings Tours and Travel A $500 Coles/Myer voucher Third Prize - Donated by Telstra Samsung Tablet and Pre-Paid Telstra Sim Card Fourth Prize - Donated by Channel 7 Family pass (two grandparents and up to four grandchildren) pre pageant afternoon tea in the grounds of Government House, then our guests will be escorted to special reserved seating along St. George’s Terrace to watch the 45th RAC Christmas Pageant supported by Synergy, City of Perth, The West Australian and Channel 7, 7.30pm on Saturday 3 December 2016. *One prize per family NAME: ...... 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Have a Go Day - a LiveLighter Event MAJOR RAFFLE FORM* ✁ Free Parking Car Park SITES Seniors 60-64 8 SRC Recreation Angling TM Council of WA Inc. SES SITES Have a Go Day 2016 53-59 A ‘LiveLighter’ Event Disc Golf Wednesday 9th November Crown Perth Burswood Park, Great Eastern Hwy Climbing Casino Wall SITES SITES 65-74 37-52

Disc Bowls Obstacle Course SITES SITES Blind Golf CANOE 98-99 87-95 96-97 SITES LEGEND 75-86 SITES Information & entry barrel SRC TM SITES 30-36 23-26 Official opening SITES SITES 21-22 100-108 Refreshments Free Tea, SITES Coffee and Water, compliments Kicking Cube 27-29 of Have a Go News SITES 135-159 Refreshments SITES 109-117 SITES Food 16-20 Toilets

SITES First Aid

121-133 SITES 160-171 SITES CONSTRUCTION 1-17 Sites 8-15 OFFICE 6PR 882 Music Based Activity

STAGE SES State Emergency Service 118-120 SHUTTLE SITES Free Fresh Water 1-7 Main Stage BUS STOP Entertainment and Major Prize Draw GREAT EASTERN HIGHWAY

Have a Go Day 2016 a LiveLighter Event Wednesday 9 November EVENT PARTICIPANTS with SITE NUMBERS

8 882AM 6PR 47 El Caballo Lifestyle Village 86 Lions Dryandra Woodland Village 32 Seven West Media 113 Act-Belong-Commit 118 Entertainment Stage 86 Lions Hearing Foundation 92 Shelterbox Australia 115 Advocare 166 Esperanto Language Lessons 86 Lions Save-Site Foundation 25 Shoprider Mobility 144 Aged Care Complaints Commissioner 88 Evergreen Golf Club 101 LiveLighter Healthway 74 Silver Chain 151 Alibabes Scrappin’ Hearts 21 Fair Maids of Perth 22 Mad Tatters Morris Dance Group 113 Sleep Disorders Australia (Close to My Heart) 169 Feldenkrais Guild of WA 56 Mareena Purslowe Funerals 155 Sorrento Croquet Club 83 Alzheimer’s Australia WA 65 First Aid-Royal Life Saving Society-Site 1 73E Masters Swimming WA 143 Sound for Life 150 Apia 97 First Aid-Royal Life Saving Society-Site 2 10 Maylands Autumn Club Inc 108 Square Dance Society of WA 113 Ardross-Attadale Ladies Probus 2 First Aid-Royal Life Saving Society-Site 3 86 McCusker Alzheimers Foundation 3 St Ives Home Care 145 Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA 12 Flight Centre 142 Medic Technology Int 77 St Johns Amubulance 63 Athol Wightman 109 FOOD: Bethanie Sausage Sizzle 64 Melville Amateur Angling Club 67 Stay On Your Feet WA 26 Aussie Redback Tours 160 FOOD: Chopin Patisserie 156 Men in Harmony 18 Taoist Tai Chi 4 Australian Facetors Guild 84 FOOD: Dal Pizzaiolo 10 Men of the Trees 106 Tech Savvy Seniors 11 Australian Hearing 7 FOOD: Gordons Food Van 35 MG Car Club of WA Inc 124 Technology Assisting Disability WA 93 Australian Mobility Equipment 45 FOOD: Healthy & Tasty Gozlemes 165 Midland Men’s Shed 81 Telethon Speech & Hearing 19 Australian Model Ship Society 71 FOOD: Lions Club of Canning City 61 Mobile Alert 105 Telstra Carousel 146 Australian Red Cross 98 FOOD: Mac’s Burgers 147 Multilec Mobility 78 The End of Life Care 149 Baptistcare 24 FOOD: Perth Coff ee Express 1 126 National Archives of Australia 58 The IT Kid 110 Bethanie 112 FOOD: Perth Coff ee Express 2 125 National Disability Services 88 Tin Collectables Club 68 Bicycles for Humanity 27 FOOD: The Ice Box 159 National Relay Service 23 Toilets 129 Bidet Supplies WA 95 FOOD: The Spud Wagon 136 National Seniors 60 Toilets 111 Big Bethanie Bake-Off 135 FOOD: Tims Ice Creams 75 NE Solutions 117 Toilets 141 Black Swan Health 121 FOOD: WA Spit Roast Catering 139 NewSound Hearing Clinic 163 Tourism Malaysia 171 Bowls WA 118 Frank Sinatra Tribute Show 91 Nordic Walking WA 13 Trans Perth 20 BreastScreen WA 72 Geocaching-West Oz 19 North Coast Marine Modellers 13 TransWA 153 British Ex-Services Association 70 Gosnells Woodturning Group 36 Obstacle Course- Scouts 140 TravelJoy 16 Burswood Park Board- Tour Hosts 85 Hand Tool Preservation Society 28 Offi ce of Public Advocate 122 Trinity School for Seniors 119 Bush Poets & Yarnspinners Assn’ 89 Handbells In Peel 118 Offi cial Welcome 130 U3A Online 82 Cancer Council of WA- Sunsmart Van 118 Have a Go Day Offi cal Walk 115 Older People’s Rights Services 113 U3A South-East Metro 59 Canning Arts Group Inc 63 Have a Go News 10 Older Women’s Network 10 University of the Third Age (U3A) 96 Canoeing- DSR 63 Have a Go News - Giant Activities 107 Oum Habibi Senior Dance Group 168 UWA Medicine & Pharmacology 96 Canoeing- UWA Sport Gold Paddling 17 Hearinglife 31 Over 50s Ballroom Dancing Club 132 Victoria Park RSL 137 Capital Community Radio 101.7FM 157 Heart Foundation WA 69 Over 55 Cycling Club 88 Vintage Wireless and Gramophone Club 76 Carers WA 57 Home Care Assistance West Coast Perth 164 Over 55 Walking Association 132 Volunteer Task Force 1 Casey Australia Tours 21 Hora Shalom Dances of Israel 100 PA Van 49 WA Association of Caravan Clubs Inc 158 Chung Wah Community and Aged Care 103 Hospitality Tent Have a Go News 88 Peel Collectors Club 79 WA Blind Golf Assn 41 City of Belmont /Phoenix Insurance 51 People Who Care Inc 28 WA Cancer & Palliative Care Network 138 City of Swan Volunteer Resource Centre 6 Hospitality Tent Have a Go News 123 Perth Family Relationship Centre 116 WA Card Collectors Society 36 Climbing Wall-Scouts /882AM 6PR 54 Petanque WA 10 WA Gerbera Society 52 Come Out Camping Older Adults (COCOA) 63 Hospitality Tent Have a Go News 88 Philatelic Society of WA 20 WA Guild of Wood Carvers 58 Connect-It Coach /Channel 7 167 Playgroup WA 4 WA Lapidary & Rock Hunting Club 73C Conservation Volunteers Australia 40 HouseCall Podiatry 50 PMH Foundation 165 WA Men’s Shed Association 127 Continence Advisory Service 114 Independent Living Centre 102 Pole Walking- SRCWA 20 WA Miniature Accociation 9 COTA WA 134 Information Booth DSR 120 Prime Movers 34 WA No Interest Loans 73B Country Women’s Association of WA 42 Ingenia Communities 43 Probus Association of WA 118 WA Police Pipe Band 15 Crown Perth 67 Injury Control Council of WA 87 Quingo Paci c 128 WA Retirement Village 161 Curtin Healthy Living 73D Inner Wheel District A40 29 RAAF Assn WA Devision Residents Association 14 Dept. Local Governement & Communities 118 Jim Sings Country 80 Retirees WA Inc 22 WA Stage School 152 Dept. Parks & Wildlife 9 Juniper 108 Rets Tappers 55 Wannadoo Tours 39 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service 48 Just Better Care 44 Rock n’ Roll Record Collectors Club 5 Water Tank-Free Drinking Water - Daisy Petals 33 KinCare Health Service 170 Salvation Army 99 Water Tank-Free Drinking Water 38 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service 62 Kings Tours & Travel 14 Seniors Card 148 West Coast Eagles - Marmun Pitstop 94 Lendlease 104 Seniors Exergaming WA 53 West Coast Metal Detectors Club 113 Diabetes WA 34 Linkwest 30 Seniors Line Dance 156 Westcoast Chordsmen 37 Disc Golf Park 86 Lions Cancer Insitute 90 Seniors Planet 113 Western Australian Genealogical Society 131 Doctor Home Visits 86 Lions Christmas Cakes 101 Seniors Recreation Council of WA 20 Western Social Club Inc 73A DrillDance WA 86 Lions Clubs International 101 Seniors Recreation Council-Branches 154 Western Union 46 Duyfken 1606 Replica Foundation MD201 WA Districts 66 SES Canning/South Perth 133 Yoga with Cherry

83 Alzheimer’s Australia WA 17 Hearinglife Have a Go Day 11 Australian Hearing 9 Juniper a LiveLighter Event 141 Black Swan Health 33 KinCare Health Service 161 Curtin Healthy Living 139 NewSound Hearing Clinic Wednesday 9 November 2016 39 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service- Daisy Petals 81 Telethon Speech & Hearing HEALTH CHECKS 38 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service- Marmun Pitstop 168 UWA Medicine & Pharmacology 54 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016

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Australia’s “Fred Astaire” British Film Festival will delight audiences with its  ne array of  lms made an impression for with the Australian pre- spectacular  lm about a This is just a selection miere of Amma Asante’s young boy who delves into of the titles from the 2016 period drama A United a world of fantasy, imagi- BBC First British Film Fes- generations to come Kingdom. Starring David nation and monsters to tival and it will take place deal with the reality of his at Cinema Paradiso, Luna Street, Northbridge, Oyelowo (Selma) and Ro- samund Pike (Gone Girl) A mother’s terminal illness. SX and The Windsor from which also became an United Kingdom is based I, Daniel Blake, the high- 27 October to 16 Novem- institution of dance and on the book Colour Bar by ly anticipated, Palme d’Or- ber. entertainment in Perth, Susan Williams, based on winning new  lm from Festival program. alongside venues such as the true story of young acclaimed British director For the full program, or the Pagoda Ballroom in Prince Seretse Khama of Ken Loach is also a pro- to buy tickets, visit www. Como and the Embassy NOW in its fourth year, Botswana (Oyelowo), who gram highlight. Showcas- britishfilmfestival.com. Ballroom in Perth. caused an international ing the director’s signature au or www.lunapalace. Always innovative and the BBC First British Film Festival returns to Luna scandal when he married style, the  lm is a com- com.au enterprising, Robert had a Palace Cinemas from 27 a white Englishwoman plex exploration of socio- WIN WIN WIN dream to create an institu- October. With a spread (Pike) in 1948. economic issues in Britain, To be in the draw to tion that would oversee the of international award- The festival will close telling the story of 59-year- win one of  ve double industry of dance in Austra- winners, crowd favourites, with A Monster Calls, old carpenter Daniel, who passes to the British In- lia and established the Aus- and Australian premieres, based on the acclaimed after working as a joiner ternational Film Festival tralian Institute of Dancing, this year’s  lms feature a book by Patrick Ness and for most of his life in New- simply send an email with colleagues including star-studded line up of cin- starring Britain’s Felic- castle injures himself and to win@haveagonews. Sam and Ronnie Gilkison. ematic delights that dive ity Jones (The Theory of requires help from the com.au with British in He started negotiations directly into British culture, Everything), newcomer state. He befriends Katie, the subject line or call which eventually led to the humour, and traditions, Lewis MacDougall, and a single mother with two the Have a Go News of- creation of the Australian signalling this year’s festi- Liam Neeson (Schindler’s young children, and the  ce during business Dancing Board of Control. val as the biggest one yet. List) as the voice of the two form a mutually ben- hours on 9227 8283 clos- Some years after the The festival will open monster. This is a visually e cial alliance. es 22/10/16. tragic loss of Shelda to cancer, Bob married again to Josephine Ingram, an Mozart masterpiece highlight of St Mary’s authority and international adjudicator in the hair- Cathedral special concert series dressing profession. Jose- ST MARY’S Cathedral concert series travelling and performing in various mous Miss Maud smorgasbord at phine and Bob set off on continues with its third concert for parts of Europe at the tender age of the Miss Maud restaurant, Pier Street, Above: Robert and a world tour to promote the year with collaboration between  ve, he was opened to experiences Perth for the very special concert toric Victoria Hall on High the upcoming world Pro- Shelda Wrightson the Cathedral Choir and the students and in uences which would enrich price of $35 (bookings essential). Street, Fremantle which fessional Ballroom Cham- his musical language throughout his Limited free parking is available in the Below: Robert and from the University of WA School of became an institution for pionships being hosted in Music. entire life. cathedral grounds. Josephine Wrightson learning to dance and Perth, staged and man- Titled Celebration of Voices and In a way, this project of re-orches- Tickets available at ticketswa.com memorable dances, of- aged by the Wrightsons Winds this is a true celebration of tration of his Mass links the ingenuity or telephone 6488 2440 weekdays ten with Bob’s younger on behalf of the Australian young talent in Perth. of the young Mozart with the ingenu- between 12noon and 4pm. brother Norm, providing Dancing Board. Apart from some delightful com- ity and imagination of a new genera- WIN WIN WIN the music. Top dancers and ad- binations of wind instruments and tion of young musicians as we hear To be in the draw to win one The Wrightson family judicators from all over small vocal ensembles, a very special familiar Mozartean phrases from a of  ve double passes to enjoy St welcomed  rst child Barry the world were invited to feature of this program is the perfor- fresh perspective. Mary’s Cathedral Concert Series’ (later a national and inter- attend, with Tony Evans mance of Mozart’s Mass in c minor So, in a sense, this presentation of Celebration of Voices and Winds national champion dancer of Tony Evans Orchestra K139 (written when he was only 12- a timeless classic could be seen as a on Thursday 27 October at 7.30pm in his own right) and, (Hammersmth Palais, Lon- years old) in a never-before heard ver- world premiere. email [email protected] daughter Sharon. don) conducting the ac- sion: re-orchestrated by the composi- Also featured in the concert is the and include the word celebration Continuing their com- companying music. tion students from UWA. Cathedral’s grand pipe organ - the in the subject line. Alternatively, petitive career, the Wright- In 1981 Robert was Mozart was not much older (and Cathedral’s director of music, Ja- address an envelope to St Mary’s sons won the 1950 State awarded the Carl Alan was in actual fact younger) than cinta Jakovcevic, plays the sparkling Comp. c/- Have a Go News PO Box Professional Ballroom award for his services to some of these students and choris- ‘Scherzo’ from the 2nd organ sym- 1042 West Leederville WA 6901 by Adam Penn title and the 1951 State dance and the Order Of ters when we wrote some of his mas- phony of Louise Vierne (1870-1937) with your details on the reverse Exhibition title, as well as Australia in 1982. He was terpieces. A prodigy who was already Before the concert, enjoy the fa- side. Competition ends 20/10/16. MENTION ballroom being the  rst West Aus- also inducted into the Aus- dancing and the name tralians to take a national tralian Dancing Board Hall Robert Wrightson AO ballroom title. They were of Fame in 1988. An animated Robinson Crusoe returns to screens… comes to mind. A mas- chosen as members of Josephine and Bob ter of his craft, he left an the Australian team to go proudly celebrated 50 the island is through the of  ve double passes to with Crusoe in the sub- indelible mark on dance London. Competing at years of service to the help of Tuesday and the Robinson Crusoe and ject line or call the Have across the country which the British Open To The Australian dance industry other animals. It isn’t always two DVDs in the simply a Go News offi ce during continues today. People World Championships in 1991, at a gala dinner easy at  rst, as the animals send an email to win@ business hours on 9227 still speak of the magical in Blackpool, the couple dance. Robert continued don’t speak “human.” haveagonews.com.au 8283 closes 20/10/16. duo of Robert and wife were the  rst Australians to put Perth on the interna- Slowly but surely, they Shelda who captivated to win the 1952 British tional map by hosting the all start living together in audiences. Open To The World exhi- Asian Paci c Champion- harmony, until one day, Seniors Recreation Shelda Barker and bition championship. ships in 1992 at the Perth when their comfortable Council of WA Inc. Robert (Bob) were born The couple acquired Entertainment Centre. In life is overturned by two and raised in Fremantle, their second school, pur- 2006 the Wrightsons cel- savage cats, who wish to but their paths did not chasing the Murray Street ebrated 60 years of service take control of the island. cross until they were in venue from their former with another special eve- A battle ensues between their early twenties. Shel- ning of dancing and dining. the cats and the group of Christmas teachers and returned da’s love of dance devel- home to open it. The Probably the greatest friends but Crusoe and the VARIETY CONCERT oped early, learning ballet school went from strength tribute to the Wrightson era ON a tiny exotic island, animals soon discover the presented for your enjoyment by: Phil Paddon and Red Dog Music from older sister Irma. to strength, coaching fu- is that some 80 per cent of Tuesday, an outgoing parrot true power of friendship up Robert’s career in en- ture champions. In 1954, the dance schools currently lives with his quirky animal against all odds (even sav- tertainment also started the Wrightsons were in- teaching in Perth and many friends in paradise. How- age cats). young when, aged 13, he vited to tour the United other cities had their be- ever, Tuesday can’t stop Robinson Crusoe is in was chosen to go to NSW States as guests of Arthur ginnings and were trained dreaming about discover- cinemas on 27 October for with the Young Australia Murray, visiting many of through Wrightson Dance ing the world. two weekends only. National Group concert his studios and learning Studios. After a violent storm, WIN WIN WIN Band of Mates Amber Reid Sharon Heaslip Justin Standley party, after which he trav- about the worldwide suc- This in uence and foun- Tuesday and his friends Thanks to Studiocanal elled with the group on a cessful business. They dation will continue for gen- wake up to  nd a strange Australia we have  ve tour to South Africa. His also performed on more erations to come. creature on the beach: in-season double passes Robinson Crusoe. Tuesday to the new animated ad- Wednesday 14 December, ballroom career started than a dozen television If anyone has historic 12.30pm - 5pm with lessons with Rene specials throughout the photos for Adam Penn’s immediately views Crusoe venture  lm Robinson as his ticket off the island Crusoe with a couple Morley Sport and Recreation Centre Esler and Gerald Mc- country. dance series, please email Cnr of Wellington Rd & Mangini St Morley Morrow. Partnering Kath Adam at tophat97@optus- to explore new lands. Like- of DVDs to be included Returning from the US Kingsley Day and Phil Rego Smith, Robert became the couple retired from net.com.au or on mobile wise, Crusoe soon realises in the prize pack. To be WA Amateur Ballroom competition in 1955 to 0412 361 917. that the key to surviving on in the draw to win one Band of Mates champion. Terry Bennetts, Evan Platschinda and Ginger Cox focus on expanding and HAGN#094/295 Talented guitarists and country balladeers Robert and Shelda developing their school. crossed paths on a trip Kingsley Day They opened branches “Go to see Always... “Keyboard Extraordinaire” to Kalgoorlie and started in Melbourne and in Patsy Cline to hear accompanied by local drummer Phil Rego memorable songs a life of dance together. Hawthorn, Victoria, along Shelda joined Bob in the with schools in Sydney and you’ll discover a Sharon Heaslip heartfelt story that Singer, songwriter and one of Australia’s leading female ballroom world and be- and Brisbane. Also, they vocalists of Australian Bush Ballads and country songs. gan lessons with Rene opened the branch that will lift your spirits.” CHICAGO CRITIC Justin Standley and Gerald focussing on was their head offi ce, Most popular balladeer 2016 (ICMA), the ballroom style and Durham House in Hay APRA/TSA New Songwriter Award 2015, branching into exhibition. Street, opposite His Maj- Toyota Star Maker Finalist 2014 X Factor Finalist 2012 At just 23, the couple esty’s Theatre, the largest Wednesday 9 November 8pm Amber Reid married, turned profes- and most versatile dance Local talent studying at WAAPA, has performed at Disneyland California, Crown Theatre and Perth Concert Hall. sional and started teach- studio in the country in Mandurah Performing Arts Centre ing with the Esler/McMor- its time. The crown in the Tickets $30 each available from Seniors Recreation Council WA row School of Dance. Wrightson empire was the Box office: 9550 3900 They also opened their opening of Canterbury www.manpac.com.au Phone:  rst school in the his- 9492 9771 Court Ballroom in James Refreshments at interval included 56 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016

25th anniversary screening Celebrating 400 years of The Hypocrite - he is out to save of love story Miss Saigon the Bard at the your souls and all must love him family resolves to expose Tartuff e for the Shakespeare 400 Festival swindler he is. Filled with biting satire, this selves in a wide variety of adaptation of thumping English verse by activities and entertain- Justin Fleming will keep you enthralled ment on numerous stages. with its Australian vernacular and subver- There will be roving ex- sive wit. periences and the highly Molière’s Tartuff e, will be broadcast live anticipated Shakespeare’s in high-de nition on Friday 4 November Globe Virtual Reality Expe- 2016 at 7.30pm from the State Theatre rience from BEVIN Creative Centre of WA in Perth to regional WA audi- where participants will feel ences over the Westlink network. they have stepped into the The cast includes Jenny Davis, Dar- MISS Saigon is the epic love story that tells the tragic tale world of The Globe The- ren Gilshenan, Tessa Lind, Hugh Parker, of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love atre through a virtual reality James Sweeny, Steve Turner, Alison van with American GI Chris – but their lives are torn apart by Reeken, Emily Weir and Alex Williams. headset. The cast of Tartuff e, from left: the fall of Saigon. Mid-afternoon, anyone Playing at the Heath Ledger Theatre, Miss Saigon: The 25th Anniversary Performance was who has ever fancied de- Alison van Reeken, Darren Gilshenan and State Theatre Centre of WA from 22 Octo- recorded live in London’s West End and is in cinemas from claring the famous balcony Alex Williams Photo: Robert Frith ber to 6 November. Saturday 15 October for a strictly limited time only. scene words of “O Romeo, For tickets book at www.ticketek.com. Visit the website for more information. www.miss Romeo, wherefore art thou THIS revival of Molière’s classic 17th Cen- au or 1300 795 012 or Ticketek outlets or saigon25th.com. Tickets are on sale now, check your lo- Romeo?” can join in a tury satire is divine intervention gone mad. Groups 8+ 1300 364 001. cal cinemas for details. Screening at selected Hoyts, Event community performance Orgon is a wealthy man attempting to WIN WIN WIN and Ace Cinemas. where participants will, in come to terms with middle age. Fortu- To be in the draw to win one of three WIN WIN WIN unison, follow along to the nately for him, and much to the dismay of double passes to see Moliere’s Tartuff e To be in the draw to win one of  ve double passes to words from the script on a his family, he meets Tartuff e – a supposed The Hypocrite on Saturday 22 Octo- Miss Saigon simply send an email to win@haveagone giant screen. man of the cloth. Though everyone else ber in the Heath Ledger Theatre of the ws.com.au with Saigon in the subject line or call the David Goodall The beautiful sounds can see Tartuff e for the fraud he really is, State Theatre Centre, send an email Have a Go News offi ce during business hours on 9227 of Noongar language can Orgon becomes obsessed with him, and it to [email protected] with 8283 closes 13/10/16. Winners must collect tickets MARKING 400 years be heard during the festi- isn’t long before Orgon won’t make a deci- the word hypocrite in the subject line. from offi ce at 137 Edward Street, Perth during busi- since the death of Eng- val as Yirra Yaakin Theatre sion without him. Alternatively, address an envelope to ness hours. land’s most celebrated Company present Shake- The relationship initially appears to be BSSTC comp c/- Have a Go News PO playwright and dramatist HAGN#100/295 speare’s Sonnets. harmless, however when Orgon begins Box 1042 West Leederville WA 6901 Stirling Players present William Shakespeare, the The Well Versed perfor- promising his possessions, his home, with your contact details on the reverse Shakespeare 400 Perth mance group has a col- even his daughter to Tartuff e, Orgon’s side. Competition ends 17/10/16. Festival is one of many and lective performance age A season of One-Act varied free events happen- ppremiererem by local writers of around 400 years. The ing around the world this youngest in the group is in Scrooge the Panto  nishes Marloo’s year StirlingS Theatre year to bring the history, January 2017 their late 60s and the old- education and entertain- est is 102- year- old David on a fun- lled note… Look on the Bright Side Lives That Are Parallel Being Juliet ment of the Bard to audi- Goodall. Written and directed Written by James Forte Written by Yvette Wall ences, both old and new. THE Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre are well into rehearsal for Scrooge the by Siobhan Wright Directed by Fran Gordon Directed by Carol Hughes David has featured in the On Saturday 22 October pages of Have a Go News Panto, a rollicking, family, fun- lled extravaganza which is sure to delight everyone from and staged in the glorious documenting his amazing toddlers to grandies. grounds and architectur- working life as a scien- With a cast of thousands (33) and clever costumes, corny capers, Christmas char- ally aesthetic buildings of tist as he has entered his acters and marvellous music, ghastly ghosts and tasty treats this is going to be a super Playing: January 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28 at 8pm Matinees 22, at 2pm UWA, audiences will be  nish to the diamond jubilee year – 60 years and still going strong. Please book early as Tickets: $20 full $18 concession $16 members 100s. He has also been at Bookings: Morris Newsagency 9440 1040 from December 19 able to immerse them- the centre of some contro- pantomimes sell quickly. versy of whether he should Adults $22, Conc/child $20, Members $18, Family 2ad+ch $70. Call Gwyne on 9255 1783 or contact www.trybooking.com/MNGL LESLIE HINTON & ROY ORTUSO PROUDLY PRESENT be allowed to continue to HAGN#028/295 work. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: SONGS IN THE KEY OF MOTOWN David, whose memory is quite incredible, can re- Much loved Max Kay back on stage Transporting audiences back to the era where the The Temptations, cite sonnets on demand The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson reigned sumpreme. without notes and Well for a fun- lled, rollicking evening Versed will perform all 154 dred metres from his be- come to expect from me, of Shakespeare’s sonnets ginnings and many years plus a whole lot more,” on the day. running the Civic Theatre. Max said. “I’m looking Don’t miss this opportu- Thursday 17 November After a 15-year absence forward to spending the nity to celebrate all that is Albany Entertainment Centre from the stage, Max made evening with everyone for Shakespeare in a magical 9844 5005 www.ticketek.com.au a guest appearance last a good belly-laugh and afternoon of shenanigans, year in the Best of British a night  lled with lots of Friday 18 November Elizabethan music, a host of romantic Romeos and concert at the Perth Con- fun.” Mandurah Performing Arts Centre cert Hall. The reception he Max Kay ran the Civic 9550 3900 www.manpac.com.au Juliets, a sophisticated high tea, children’s activi- received convinced him Theatre  rstly in Ingle- to return to the stage with wood under the civic Saturday 19 November ties and roving performers are just some of the enter- his own show including clock in rented premises Astor Theatre 1300 111 369 two sell-out shows at the and then built and ran www.astortheatreperth.com tainment on off er at The University of Western Aus- Mandurah Performing Arts his own Civic Theatre in tralia for the Shakespeare Max Kay Centre and now a show at Highgate for 25 years. It 400 Perth Festival on Sat- the Astor Theatre on 5 No- became a Western Aus- lesliehintonentertainment.com urday 22 October. PERTH’S own much loved vember. tralian icon and played to entertainer Max Kay re- “The night will be an un- nearly 1.75 million theatre- HAGN#096/295 St. Mary’s Cathedral HAGN#086/295 turns to the stage at the forgettable evening  lled goers over that time. Astor Theatre on Saturday with nostalgia, stories, Max left the Civic to go CONCERT SERIES 2016 5 November with his own jokes and a good old sing- into politics and served show, An Evening With along. “I’m bringing all the nearly  ve years on the Max Kay - just a few hun- fun and frivolity you’ve Perth City Council. Max has been president of the HAGN#112/295 National Trust WA for more than  ve years, is a board Celebration member of the Perth The- of Voices atre Trust and has been awarded many medals for and Winds his service to the commu- The students from the UWA nity and charity. His  rst School of Music join forces with love is entertainment. St Mary’s Cathedral Choir When: Saturday 5 No- in a celebration of young talent. vember, Doors open 7pm Programme features works of Show starts 8pm. Where: Brahms, Barber and Mozart’s Astor Theatre, 650 Beau- Mass in C minor K139 in an fort Street, Mt Lawley. exciting (never before heard) Bookings: http://astorth version re-orchestrated by our eatreperth.com/an-eve ning-with-max-kay/ young composition students! Tickets: $49.90 (plus St Mary’s Cathedral processing fees) Victoria Square Perth WIN WIN WIN To be in the draw to win Thursday 27 October one of two double passes 7.30pmm,,,,,,,,,,,,, to Max Kay Live in Con- Before the concert, enjoy the famous Miss Maud cert simply send an email smorgasbord (5-7pm) at the to win@haveagonews. Tickets $25 ($20 concession) special price of $35 at Miss Maud com.au with Max in the Restaurant (Pier St, Perth) subject line or write to 6488 2440 on presentation of concert ticket. Pre-booking essential! Max Kay competition c/- Have a Go News PO 1042 Supported by West Leederville 6901. Closes 31/10/16. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 295 OCTOBER 2016 57

Viva Italia - a musical Jewish International Film Festival Avenue Q - an adult tribute of all things Italian returns to Perth puppet show with documentaries from 19 Zweig: Farewell to Eu- A SPECIAL musical countries including Argen- rope. many twists tribute will be held at tina, Denmark, France, The 2016 Jewish Inter- the Perth Concert Hall Germany, Greece, Israel, national Film Festival will to honour Giuseppe Morocco, the Nether- screen in Perth from 26 Bertinazzo and John lands, Poland, South Af- October – 6 November at D’Orsgona for their rec- rica, Spain, UK and USA, Greater Union Morley. ognition of work for WA the Festival’s 2016 season WIN WIN WIN Italian communities. continues to celebrate the To be in the draw to John D’Orsogna was in nite diversity of this fas- win one of  ve double well known for his philan- cinating culture through passes to the Jewish WITH 29 exceptional, in- drama, humour and sus- International Film Festi- thropy and tireless work ternational premiere fea- pense. val simply send an email with the Italian choir and tures and documentaries, The highlights of JIFF to win@haveagonews. the WA Italian Club. Gi- the Jewish International 2016 are many and in- com.au with JIFF in the useppe Bertinazzo was Film Festival (JIFF) proud- clude several outstanding subject line or call the the founder of the WA ly returns to Perth on the feature dramas from Ger- Have a Go News offi ce THE hilariously side-splitting Avenue Q is set to return to Opera Company and 26 October. many such as The People during business hours Perth for a strictly limited season this November, bring- worked for the consulate Embracing a global se- Vs Fritz Bauer, The Diary on 9227 8283 closes ing audiences a show that is part  esh, part felt and and the Italian community for many years. lection of features and of Anne Frank and Stefan 22/10/16. packed with heart. Viva Italia will be a night  lled with song, including Winner of the TONY® Triple Crown for best musical, operas and feature the talented Alfredo Malabello (pic- best score and best book, Avenue Q, directed by Peter tured above). Joining Alfredo on stage for the evening Ochre Dance Company puts J Snee, is an irreverently witty and outright uproarious will be the ICW Arts Orchestra lead by Ashley Arbuckle cross-cultural dance in the spotlight insight into a world where Sesame Street-esque pup- and WA singers Emma Pettemerides, Elsie Gangemi, KAYA (Hello) is an emotional, athletic, dia), Kate Harman (The Farm) and found- pets rub shoulders with humans. Jay Weston, Ronald Macqueen and Jun Zhang sing-  erce, and entertaining new work of ing Ochre member Floeur Alder. This is a puppet show; however, make no mistake, ing favourite melodies from Nabucco to Conte Partiro. cross-cultural dance theatre by Ochre Created in remote and regional Western this is not your average kids puppet show. This production will honour all things Italian with its Contemporary Dance Company. Choreo- Australia it portrays the excitement and Join them as they follow the life of Princeton, a bright- magni cent musical tribute. Don’t miss the concert on graphed by the dancers, devised through danger of our modern cultural mix, cel- eyed college graduate navigating his way through the Tuesday 8 November at 7.30pm at the Perth Concert intense dramaturgy and improvisation ebrating the world’s oldest living cultures multicultural, and at times raucous neighbourhood, Av- Hall. it combines Indigenous dance cultures and examining the danger and bene ts enue Q in New York city. Tickets from $49-$79 – bookings www.perthcon (Nyoongar, Wongi and Bundjulung) with of cross-cultural clash and collaboration. Be prepared to be transported into a world of pup- certhall.com.au/events/event/viva-italia-2016 world-dance techniques (Indian, Maori, It grapples with one of the world’s most pet debauchery, where puppets and humans mingle WIN WIN WIN Western contemporary and classical) in pressing questions... how do we get on with gregarious consequences. From sexual congress, To be in the draw to win one of two double a unique fusion of dynamic dance and with one another? failed childhood stardom and excessive drinking to  nd- ing your purpose in life, Avenue Q hilariously navigates passes to Viva Italia simply send an email to win@ music. Don’t miss Kaya playing at The Dolphin Kaya (Hello) features brilliant Indigenous Theatre, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley adult life from a puppet’s point of view - no strings at- haveagonews.com.au with Viva in the subject performers Trevor Jamieson, Kelton Pell, from 13 October, 7.30pm (preview); 14-15 tached. line or write to Viva Italia competition c/- Have a Amrita Hepi and Michael Smith alongside and 19-22 October, 7.30pm; 23 October, Avenue Q plays at Crown Theatre Perth from 26 No- Go News PO 1042 West Leederville 6901. Closes internationally renowned Isha Shavani 5pm. For tickets visit www.ticketswa. vember to 10 December. 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Reply Box 7259 ligent man, similar age, GENTLEMAN single, looking for gentleman, with a coff ee and friendly Replies must be in response to reply boxes no who’s likewise seeking a AUSSIE lady, south west, 70s, GSOH, NS, SD, have genuine, NS, NOR. Enjoys chat. older than three months. mid 60s, into travel, cara- home, car, money, easy- life, cinema, coff ee, dinner, Reply Box 7271 permanent relationship if vanning,  shing, cooking, going, dancing, travelling. travelling, country drives, we’re compatible. NS, SD homely type WLTM ma- Seeks lady friend for good caravanning, WLTM. SD, ATTRACTIVE Australian only please. ture, trustworthy man’s relationship, age, nation- GSOH, English. widow, 70plus, sensual, Reply Box 7258 man for lifetime partner. ality open. Discuss over Reply Box 7246 active, loving, sincere, own home,  n sec, love LADY NOR, good ap- We are a long time dead. coff ee. 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Enjoys animals, testing showed that there ret, blue eyed blond, loves  shing, camping, cooking, ATTRACTIVE English ALA. music & c’van travel (has own). Kind , generous sk travel, movies, music, born lady, 60s, 5’2”, me- Reply Box 7269 was a 30 per cent im- d.t.earth gent any area 65-75. dancing, reading, keeping dium build, re ned, femi- provement in the group  t, seeking good friend for nine, educated, GSOH, LADY WLTM NS, SD, average scores for bal- TOODYAY LADY 65 country girl, 164cm, med build, blue companionship and out- DTE, ND, SOR. Likes guy, 65-70. Interested in ance. eyed blond, e/going, nicely spoken, pride in herself, ings, who is gentle, caring good conversation, read- travel, open to explore fu- In the study group clinic has known hard work, loves farm life, bush o/doors, sk ture with slim,  t lady. Lets based sessions, Sound sincere, clean living gent 62-70. and sincere gentleman. ing, walking, gardening, Reply Box 7248 country drives. 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SCENE (1): THE Duyfken set off from Sardine Harbour in Fre- mantle for her sail of the century as she tracks the coast of WA to arrive in Shark Bay for the 400th anniversary of Dirk Hartog’s landing this October. She was waved off with much fanfare. This month she will be in Dongara and Geraldton and then on to Denham. To visit the ship during her voyage visit www.duy fken.com to  nd a port nearby. Seen at her farewell were:

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