The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg

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Boyup Brook

Volume 24

Issue 3

Mar 2016

86 ABEL ST BOYUP BROOK WA 6244 PH 08 9765 1169 FAX 08 9765 1340 EMAIL: gazette@boyupbrook.org

INSIDE THIS MONTH Pg 2 My Inbox / Calendar Pg 3 Art Awards add to Festival Pg 4-5 Shire Notes Pg 5 Comfortmakers Pg 6-7 About Town Pg 8 Storm in a Teacup Pg 8 Playgroup Pitter Patter Pg 9 Books for BlazeAid

Pg 9 Funding for Pool Pg 11 Fox Shoot Haul Pg 12 Easter Raffle / Seeking Junk Pg 13 International Soil Experts Pg 14 ANZAC Day Pg 14 Volunteer Awards Pg 14 Art of Doodling Pg 15 Tax Claims / Sheep Health

Pg 15 Craft Hut Pg 16-17 CRC Newsletter Pg 18 Black Cockatoo Workshop Pg 19 Garden Club Pg 19 Aged Care Grants Pg 21 Black Spots / Cocky Count Pg 22 Rally in the Valley / DHAC Pg 23 The Town Hall

Pg 24 Organic Garden Trail Pg 25 Festival Photos Pg 26 Visitor Centre News Pg 27 Be Still / Church Notices Pg 27 Meals on Wheels Pg 28 Hector Film Screening Pg 29-31 Sport - Tennis, Bowls, Cricket Reunion, Hockey,

A Fabulous Festival for All

Music, dancing, poetry, art, markets, workshops, utes and trucks, tourists, volunteers and amazing community spirit contributed to making the 2016 Boyup Brook Country Music Festival such a success.

The five day Festival, held from February 17 to 21, presented fabulous artists with great variety from icon, John Williamson to the energetic Irish/Scottish combination, the Borderers, the impressive vocal range and yodelling of Justin Standley to Rohan Powell and the Walk the Line Band, who performed tribute shows to Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. The list of talent extended to the great harmonies of the Sherrahs, Catherine Britt and the very funny Bec Hance.

“This is a great Festival,” said Rohan Powell. “So many artists from the Eastern States are lining up to be invited to the Boyup Brook Music Festival.”

The Ute and Truck Muster was full of diversity from the convoy of seven ‘Quick Brick’ trucks, vintage trucks and cars to the modern utes throbbing, roaring and tooting their way down the street with flags flying. Perhaps what made this year’s parade so special was the spontaneous applause that was directed toward the volunteer Fire Brigade vehicles as they passed by. The mounted police were also popular with the crowd that lined the entire parade route.

Again the Bush Poets did not disappoint with their many activities over the Festival, starting on Thursday at the Tennis Club and culminating in another huge Bush Poets Breakfast at the Music Park on Sunday morning.

Summing up his first experience of the Boyup Brook Music Festival, Justin Standley said, “Thursday night’s concert was a cracker and set the tone for the rest of the performances.”

“There have been so many highlights,” Justin added. “I could have stayed a week at Harvey Dickson’s Country Music Centre and would still be discovering new and interesting things to admire. I had yarns with a couple of lovely Noongar people [part of Justin’s

heritage is Noongar], and caught up with country music friends like Bec Hance, Kate Hindle and Ben Sorensen.”

But the biggest highlights for Justin were performing to such appreciative audiences and enjoying the impressive talents and variety of all the other artists. He said, “I’ve worked at dozens of festivals, here and overseas, and Boyup Brook would have to be one of the most well run, engaging and friendliest I’ve ever had the pleasure of performing at.”

The Country Music Club’s Music Director, Sharon Winter said, “We would like to thank all of the individuals, businesses, sponsors and community organisations who shared their time, expertise and contributions to support the Festival.”

Above: Headline artist, John Williamson

Above: Mounted Police on parade as part of the Ute and Truck Muster

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MARCH

3 Playgroup - Bubbles and Butterfly Paintings

3 Junior Football / Auskick Registrations - 3:30pm-4:30pm

3 Craft Hut AGM @ 10am

4 Comfortmakers re-group @ 10:30am, Parish House

4-6 Mayanup Camp draft

5-6 Boyup Brook Open Tennis Tournament

6 Clean Up Australia Day

7 Labour Day Public Holiday

8 Garden Club visit Ashbil Community Garden carpool @ 9:15am

8 International Women’s Day

10 BBDHS Swimming Carnival

10 Colin Holt Mobile Electorate @ CRC, 3pm-4pm

10 Playgroup - Mums and Bubs Open Day

11 St Mary’s Swimming Carnival

11 Wilga Fish and Chip night

12 Wilga Endurance Ride

12 ECE Easter Raffle ticket sale @ IGA

12 Boyup Brook Farm Supplies position vacant applications close

12 Tennis - Loving Cup 2pm

15 Sheep Health Workshop @ Rylington Park

17 Soil Health Forum

17 Playgroup - Cupcake Liner Craft

17 BB Shire Council meeting @ Chambers 5pm

19 Rylington Park Women’s Day - Storm in a Teacup

19 Cricket Reunion

20 Gazette Deadline

20 BB Co-Op position vacant applications close

23 Woman’s cancer group 10am @ Treehouse Coffee Lounge

24 Playgroup - Easter Craft Activity

25 Good Friday

26 Easter Saturday

27 Easter Sunday

28 Easter Monday

31 Playgroup - Rhyme Time

APRIL

9 School Holidays commence

25 ANZAC Day

27 Term 2 Commences

See page 5 for a list of weekly events

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My Inbox….

Welcome to the March edition of The Boyup Gazette. February has come and gone and with it, another successful Country Music Festival. Well done to the Country Music Club, volunteers and entire community to once again put on another memorable event.

I would like to take the opportunity to mention our emergency services crews who, in recent months, have unfortunately been kept extremely busy with a number of serious accidents. The work of our Police, Fire, Ambulance and medical personnel is to be commended. Our thoughts are with those directly involved in the accidents and their families, but also with those who have attended the incidents (many in a voluntary capacity) as part of their contribution to the community.

March is a busy month starting with the Camp draft and Open Tennis Tournament and finishing with Easter, along with plenty of activities in between. Time to get out the diary and jotting down some dates….

Until next month

Cheers, Jodi

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Landscapes, portraits, abstracts and quilts made up just some of the masterpieces on display at the 2016 Boyup Brook Art Awards. This event was held in conjunction with the annual Country Music Festival from 18 – 20 February.

The Art Awards, now in its seventh year, brings another dimension to the Festival and aims to support, promote and encourage regional artists.

This year, it attracted over 160 entries by 54 artists from 22 locations, including 11 local Boyup Brook artists.

Donnybrook Artist (and former Boyup Brook resident) Christine Blowfield was awarded the Open Prize for ‘Blue Gums’ commenting “I was really surprised and honoured to win the Open Award.” Blowfield not only caught the eye of the judge, Jane Holland, but also the public taking out the People’s Choice award for ‘Golden Light’.

This year was the first time the Boyup Brook CRC coordinated the event with CRC Manager, Jodi Nield paying tribute to everyone involved with the event. “Thank you to our generous sponsors, the talented artists, CRC staff and volunteers who contributed their time during the week.”

“It was also fantastic to see so many community members and visitors wander through the exhibition, resulting in quite a number of pieces sold.” A percentage of the art sales proceeds will be put towards community arts projects in the coming year.

Congratulations to the following prize winners:

Open Prize: (All entries eligible) Winner: Christine Blowfield, Blue Gums

Works on Canvas, sponsored by Hampton Partners 1st prize - Lynn Male, Translunary 2nd prize - Cynthia Dix, Boy at the Farm Sale

Works on Paper, sponsored by Boyup Brook IGA 1st prize - Pam Teede, Aussie Essence 2nd prize - Jan Dedman, The Circus is in Town

Mixed Media / 3D Sculptures, sponsored by Beulah 1st prize - Christine Bleechmore, Indigo Impression 2nd prize - Dee Credaro, Scrub Ash

Textiles Award, sponsored by Boyup Brook Farm Supplies 1st prize - Bobbie Deans, Leaf Litter 2nd prize - Sue White, Birds Bunnies Herbs & Honey

Packer’s Prize, sponsored by P & J Broockmann Winner: Coleen Clifton, Old Dunsborough

Early Bird Prize Winner: Liz Moore, Nannup

People’s Choice Prize, sponsored by Jackson’s Drawing Supplies Winner: Christine Blowfield, Golden Light

Art Provides Different Dimension to Festival

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Your Boyup Brook Shire Council Matters

country choice Welcome to the latest Council news items and information on ‘

what’s going on at your shire’!

Shire of Boyup Brook Council Chambers

Abel Street, PO Box 2, Boyup Brook WA 6244

Telephone: 08 9765 1200 Fax: 08 9765 1485

Web site www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au shire@boyupbrook.wa.gov.au

The following meeting dates and times apply for the 2016 year: Held at 5.00pm in the Boyup Brook Chambers 17th March 2016 21st April 2016 19th May 2016 16th June 2016 21st July 2016 18th August 2016 15th September 2016 20th October 2016 17th November 2016 15th December 2016

Residents are welcome to attend the meetings and raise any issues with Council.

Council Minutes Please see the minutes at the front counter or on the website from the Council Meetings held in 2016.

Public Notice Pursuant to section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Council of the Shire of Boyup Brook gives notice that changes to the Fees and Charges imposed by the Council will occur, effective 07 March 2016.

The reviewed fees and charges are available for viewing from the Shire’s website, and from the front counter and library of the Shire Administration Office at 55 Abel Street, Boyup Brook.

Expression of Interest From time-to-time the shire experiences staffing shortfalls, and so we seek expressions of interest for administration / finance work at the Shire of Boyup Brook.

In your resume please demonstrate your experience and/or qualifications. If you should be successful you will be required to obtain a police clearance.

We are pleased to receive expressions of interest at any time, and address them to:

Kerry Fisher Manager Finance PO Box 2 Boyup Brook WA 6244 or via email to shire@boyupbrook.wa.gov.au

Call for Donation Requests Applications are invited from groups/organizations seeking donations/grants/sponsorship from Council funds for the 2016/17 financial year.

Application forms are available at the administration office by contacting our Customer Service Officer. Forms can also be downloaded from the Shire website.

Applications close at 4.30pm on 29 April 2016.

Disposal of Surplus Plant Tender 016-001 Tenders closing at 2.00pm on Monday 21st of March 2016 are invited for the purchase of the following items of plant: 1 x Consolidated Pneumatic trailer mounted air compressor

(licensed) 1 x 14CFM Peerless single phase workshop air compressor The surplus plant is offered on an “as is basis” and is being sold for scrap value only. Tenders are to clearly show the amount offered including GST for each item separately.

Payment is to be made within 14 days of acceptance of a tender and prior to release of any item of plant.

Further information or inspection of the plant can be arranged by contacting the Shire Depot on 9765 1220.

Tenders must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, endorsed with appropriate tender number and addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer Shire of Boyup Brook PO Box 2 Boyup Brook WA

The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Rates Payments Final rate instalment for 2015-2016 are due 8th April 2016.

Having difficulty paying your rates? Contact our Rates Officer on 9765 1200. Best to discuss what options are available to you, and avoid costly (legal) recovery fees.

Pensioner Rebate Concession Changes 2016-2017 Legislative amendments to the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992 were included in the Revenue Laws Amendments Act (Act No. 27 of 2015) which received Royal Assent on 02/10/15.

What does this mean for you? Seniors Card Holder: Eligible for 25% concession in 2016-2017. The capped amount for 2016-2017 will be advised by Department of Finance in late June 2016. No change other than the capped amount.

Full Pensioner: Eligible for 50% concession in 2016-2017, with a cap to be announced. Example: 2015-2016

Rates payable $1,100.00 Emergency Service Levy $ 68.00 Total $1,168.00

Ratepayer Portion to be paid $ 584.00 Pensioner Concession Rebate $ 584.00

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BOYUP BROOK WOOLS

ALLAN PIPER

WOOL BUYER

CNR INGLIS ST & RAILWAY PDE

GIVE ME A CALL AND I WILL COME AND CLEAN

YOUR SHED OUT

Fax 9765 2674

Phone 97651364

Mobile 0428 933 785

bbwools@iinet.net.au

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Shire Council Matters are printed as received and no changes are made or edited. Only formatting has occurred to fit the space.

If the same rates were to be applied for 2016-2017 and the Department of Finance set the cap as an example $500.00 for Full Pensioners

Example only 2016-2017 Rates payable $1,100.00 Emergency Service Levy $ 68.00 Total $1,168.00 Ratepayer Portion to be paid $ 668.00 Pensioner Concession Rebate (capped) $ 500.00

More information on the Pensioner Concession Rebate will be provided as it become available to the Shire.

Rubbish/Recycling The recycling service has been widely accepted and embraced by the community, and is currently being expanded into additional locals.

Please note all bins have serial numbers which are recorded to the property.

Do you own more than one property? With the introduction last year of Rural Numbering, there is a need to confirm the postal address for correspondence, including Rate Notices.

It is the responsibility of the ratepayer to inform the Shire, in writing or by email of any change of address or preferred postal address.

Councillors Corner Cr Eric Muncey

The Annual Electors Meeting was held on Thursday 18th February 2016, it was a poor turn out with only 7 residents in attendance. The main topic of discussion was about trees in the town. It was suggested that the box trees from the War Memorial to the BP be replaced with new trees.

As you can appreciate our Manager of Works and Services Manager gets inundated with telephone calls regarding general concerns and complaints. Enquiries of any nature should be made through the front desk Customer Service Team. All enquiries are electronically registered and will be actioned by the relevant staff member.

I still encourage residents to contact their Ward Councillor if they wish to raise any matters.

I wish to welcome Sergeant Jodie Shuttleworth to the Boyup Brook Shire, please welcome and support Jody if you see her around town.

Comfortmakers

Each year a group of women have gathered to make simple patchwork quilts for the needy.

The fabric is donated by anyone cleaning out their sewing cupboards. Cotton only. Financial help was given over the years by the Lions Club and personal donations. The money is needed for the batting which is purchased each year.

Once again we had an exhibition of the quilts at the CRC last year and received a lot of donations in the coin tin. A big thank you to the CRC staff for all their help .

Last year we received a certificate of thanks from the St Vincent de Paul in Bunbury for our endeavours in producing up to 25 quilts a year to be distributed by them for ones in need.

We meet in the Parish House corner of Jayes Rd. and Robinson Ave. You do not need to sew, we need to have people to pin, iron and match up fabric and all newcomers are welcome.

We will reconvene as a group again on March 4th from 10.30am onwards. Come and say hello!!

Enquiries: Polly: 9765 1148 Rosie: 9767 2062

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St John Ambulance First Aid Kits

30% discount off our range for Boyup Brook Residents. We have a variety of leisure, home, work place and vehicle kits. Drop in to the Sub Centre on Thursdays to have a look at our range OR phone 9765 2155 / email: ambosbb@westnet.net.au Price lists / kit descriptions can be posted out.

PathWest is open for business

at the Boyup Brook Hospital every week day morning

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 11:00am

POSITIONS VACANT

Office Assistant A position has become available at Boyup Brook Farm Supplies for a part time Office Assistant (up to 4 days/week).

The position will suit a highly self-motivated, well presented person with experience in accounting, inventory and knowledge in the use of accounting and excel programs.

Send applications to david@boyupfarmsupplies.com.au Applications close 12th March 2016. For enquiries call Lorraine Robinson 0427 651 774.

Rural Merchandise Sales Person

The Boyup Brook Co-operative Co Ltd is a Landmark Member store, providing the community & surrounding areas with quality agricultural, hardware, building & home products.

We are seeking a Rural Merchandise Sales Person, this is a full time position, working Monday to Friday with rostered Saturdays.

Key Position Requirements Ability to work as part of a team and communicate

effectively. Product & background knowledge of animal health, ag

chemicals, fertiliser & general rural merchandise. Good Computer Skills. Major focus on customer service & sales, both in-store & on

farm. Attention to detail & willingness to complete tasks. Current Manual drivers license. Current Police Clearance. Attributes that are desirable but not essential Agsafe Accreditation Forklift License

Duties include - but are not limited to customer sales & service, telephone enquiries, ordering, receiving & restocking of goods, liaison with suppliers. Salary package negotiable.

Applications close 20th March. Please submit to admin@boyupbrookco-op.com.au or send to 10-12 Bridge Street, Boyup Brook WA 6244

More information contact Travis Reid 08 9765 1001

Old Dog Dirt and Diesel Backhoe and Truck Earthworks + HD Diesel Fitter

Adam Windsor 0428 925 837

The women’s cancer group, on Wednesday the 23rd of March, at 10:00am is meeting at the Treehouse Coffee Lounge. Everyone Welcome.

THANK YOU

FOR LEASE

Shed: corrugated iron, 10.5m x 6m, in main street of Boyup.

Secure, with 3 phase power and loading. Access from back laneway. Suitable for storage or a small business. $55 per week. Contact Malcolm 9299 8347.

WANTED

Old Honda 125 parts or wrecks - to assist in restoration Any B.S.A. Bantam parts - in any condition

Contact John : 9765 3103

Lease Property Wanted For Sheep/Cropping

Perry Corker 0427 126 506

Seeking expression of interest for Coaching Juniors - Auskick, Year 4/5, Year 6,7, Year 8/9 Teams.

If Interested in either Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Manager Please contact Ben Murphy, Boyup Brook Junior President on 0439 585 549.

20' Truck tray, tip or flat. Any condition considered

Phone Shannon : 04287 173 990

The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Boyup Brook community for the tremendous support shown for the Festival.

You have helped to make the 31st year of celebrations a huge success. We had an amazing band of volunteers, and incredible community spirit shown.

We would like to thank all of the individuals, businesses, sponsors and community organisations who shared their time, expertise and contributions to support the Festival. All of our Artists commented on what a lovely friendly town we have and went away with happy memories.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

WORK WANTED

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Thank You Notices ~ Anniversaries Births ~ Engagements ~ Birthdays

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We’d love to help you share your news.

Email gazette@boyupbrook.org or drop in to the CRC.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Boyup Brook District High School Reunion

1961 School Leavers reunion is being organised to celebrate 55 years since leaving Boyup School.

Date– 10/11 September 2016 Welcome lunch at the Boyup Club Re connect with fellow class mates over the

weekend Book own accommodation Confirm numbers by August 20TH Bring all your memorabilia to share the memories

Contacts --- Valda Dean (Letchford) 95922160 deanvalda@gmail.com Bill Austin 95356439 oldgrump@bigpond.net.au Neville Parker (97653079) rpparkland@bigpond.com

St John Ambulance Boyup Brook 1 Day “PROVIDE FIRST AID” Course

This course provides a good grounding in first aid and will qualify you to perform life support skills. It satisfies training requirements across many industries and attainment of this qualification will enable you to progress on to further courses. It is a general course that will benefit all those at work, home or leisure.

Cost: $160 per person Students, Pensioners, Unemployed: $135

Duration: 1 Day - Monday 11th April Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm

Please email: ambosbb@westnet.com.au OR phone: 9765 2155 to book your place

Lions Club Boyup Brook Giant Pumpkin Festival

Saturday 2nd April 2016

Boyup Brook District High School Gates open 9:00 am Gold Coin Donation

Stall Holders set up by 8:00am

Entries for produce by 10:30am; Weigh off 11:00am ~ Largest Pumpkin ~ Heaviest Table Pumpkin ~

~ Heaviest Kids Table Pumpkin (under 16) ~ ~ Oddest Fruit / Vegetable ~ Heaviest Watermelon ~ ~ Tallest Sunflower ~ Largest Diameter Sunflower ~

~ Longest Zucchini ~ Fruit or Vegetable Sculpture (under 12) ~

Events & Contests throughout the day Lions Train - Stalls - Food & more

All Welcome

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Letters to the Editor are welcome, however, please limit to 100 words. Disclaimer: The views expressed are not those of The Boyup Gazette.

Boyup Brook’s Weekly Events

Monday Association Croquet - 9am Craft Hut - 10am Swim Club

Tuesday Golf Croquet - 9am Games at the Citizens’ Lodge (1-3pm) Choristers @ Lodge - 3rd week Pistol Club

Wednesday Town Rubbish Collection (recycling fortnightly) Social Badminton - 9am Museum Open - 10am-3pm Swim Club Computer Club @ CRC - 12noon-2pm

Thursday Golf Croquet - 9am Playgroup - 10am -12noon (during term) Craft Hut - 10am Museum Open – 10am-3pm Junior Tennis from 3:30pm Junior and Senior Cricket Training St John Ambulance Sub Centre Open Men’s Shed Meet - 5:30pm

Friday Association Croquet - 9am Senior’s Discount Day at IGA Museum Open - 10am-5pm Boyup Brook Club Members’ Night

Saturday Church Services Tennis - Seniors 2pm

Sunday Church Services Social Bowls - 1pm

For a more detailed calendar of monthly events, see page 2. To add your weekly event to the list, email gazette@boyupbrook.org

Museum AGM The Museum will be holding the AGM on the 13th of April 2016 at 3pm. All positions will be open, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Events Co-Ordinator. All members of the public are welcome.

If you have spare time, think of becoming a volunteer at our wonderful Museum and learn of our District’s History. Contact: John 0439 651 560, Gay 0400 343 972 or Vicki 9732 2031

Open: Wed & Thurs 10am – 3pm Fri 10am – 5pm

Annual subscriptions are now due for Friends of the Museum 2016/2017 Membership can be paid at the Museum, Visitor Centre, Direct Deposit or by mail PO Box 107, Boyup Brook.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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Playgroup Pitter Patter

We would like to welcome back our returning families and extend a very warm welcome to the new families that have joined us as well.

It is fantastic to see such a great group of people getting together and supporting each other through the (often challenging) journey of parenthood.

Boyup Brook Playgroup is having an open day on March 10th to showcase what we have to offer families in the Boyup Brook area. If you were thinking of joining us at all this year (either on a regular or casual basis) we would love to see you and will be open between 10am and 12pm. There will be face painting available for the kids and an appearance from a very special guest!

3rd March – Bubbles and Butterfly Paintings 10th March – Mums and Bubs Open Day 17th March – Cupcake Liner Craft 24th March – Easter Craft Activity 31st March – Rhyme Time

For questions or enquiries, please contact Pia Chambers (0429 673 069) or Sally Larkin (9765 3259), or visit our Facebook page for information on our upcoming activities.

A STORM IN A TEACUP

Speakers:

Don Hancey - WA Food Ambassador

Sarah Evans - Author

Jennifer Egerton-Warburton

- Owner Lucinda’s Everlastings

Janelle South

- Women in Farming Enterprises

MC - Rhonda Parker

Rylington Park and the Boyup Brook Co-Op invite you to

a Women’s Field Day

Saturday 19 March 2016 - 9:30am - 3:00pm

Rylington Park, Boyup Brook-Cranbrook Road

“What’s Cooking?”

Tickets - $50 per person

includes morning tea, lunch, glass of wine, market stalls and more

Available from: Boyup Brook CRC, Boyup Brook Co-Op,

or phone Erlanda on 9765 3012 or 0429 375 609 Email: rylington@activ8.net.au

Boyup Brook Farm Supplies - Boyup Brook Post Office - Greenline

WITH THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS

Storm in a Teacup

The count down is now on to this year’s Storm in a Teacup - “What’s Cooking?” on Saturday, 19 March.

Tickets are now available from the Boyup Brook CRC, Co-Op or by phoning Erlanda at Rylington Park on 9765 3012 or 0429 375 609 or email rylington@activ8.net.au.

Tickets are $50 and includes morning tea, a lovely lunch by Kate Cumming and Heidi Webb, a glass of wine from local winery Beulah Wines, a variety of market stalls to walk through, plus all of the entertainment and the opportunity to bid on Jacquie Broockmann’s latest artistic masterpiece, featuring ‘Paige’.

Chef and WA Food Ambassador, Don Hancey is one of the guest speakers and he will also conduct cooking demonstrations. Bridgetown author Sarah Evans, Jennifer Egerton-Warburton from Lucinda’s Everlastings and Janelle South from Women in Farming Enterprises will also make presentations on the day.

Talented local pianist Tom Moir will also be part of the entertainment on the day.

Make a note in your diary and purchase your ticket to make sure you don’t miss out on the Rylington Park and Boyup Brook Co-op’s fifth Storm in a Teacup day.

See you in the shed!

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Monday to Friday.

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A mid-monthly email is distributed to a growing list of people.

It provides an update of the latest news and coming events and covers items that may have missed

the printed Gazette deadline.

To add your name to the list, email gazette@boyupbrook.org

Second Hand Books for BlazeAid

Once again, one of the most popular stalls of the Country Music Festival street carnival on Saturday February 20 was the Combined Churches Book Stall, held in the grounds of St Saviour’s Anglican Church.

Many thanks to all the people who contributed in any way to the event’s success. $1,780.00 was raised through the book sale and a further $275.10 was donated from the jumble sale held at the same time.

A number of people work for several weeks prior to the day of the stall sorting and pricing the hundreds of books and then setting up. This year there was fabulous selection of books available so a special thank you to those who donated so much.

Our thanks also to the Country Music Committee for their support of this Book stall.

This year the decision was made to pass the money on to the 'Blaze Aid volunteers' who do so much to assist in particular fire victims from the rural regions. Currently they are in desperate need for equipment to complete tasks such as re-fencing and provision of tools and materials in general support for farmers in the Waroona–Yarloop–Harvey region following the devastating fires there. It is hoped this donation will go someway to assist farmers to get back some part of their livelihood once more.

BlazeAid is funded totally by volunteer groups with no additional Government funding and currently have two camps in operation in WA, one in Grass Patch and the other in Waroona. We have been assured this donation will go directly to assist the Waroona Camp with all equipment purchased ultimately staying in WA for use in the future.

Iain Parker, Combined Churches group Boyup Brook

Above: The annual book stall run by the combined churches group

Funding for Boyup Brook Pool

$3 million to revitalise regional pools thanks to Royalties for Regions

Local public swimming pools and aquatic centres in the Warren-Blackwood area will be in top shape this summer, thanks to a funding boost made possible by Royalties for Regions and The Nationals WA.

Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman, welcomed this week’s announcement of almost $3 million in funding for the Community Pool Revitalisation Program – which will be put towards 94 aquatic centres, swimming pools and water playgrounds in regional communities.

“The program was a Nationals WA election commitment, and will help local governments with the funding necessary to maintain and upgrade their aquatic facilities, purchase new equipment, provide staff training, or to subsidise the cost of entry to the pool,” Mr Redman said.

Margaret River, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Donnybrook and Manjimup pools in the Warren-Blackwood area will all receive funding from the program that allocates up to $32,000 per aquatic centre.

“Royalties for Regions is ensuring community swimming pools continue to be safe and vibrant places to enjoy physical activity and a healthy lifestyle,” Mr Redman said.

Minister for Sport and Recreation and acting Minister for Regional Development, Mia Davies MLA, announced the funding this week.

“Particularly in regional and remote communities, aquatic centres are important facilities because there’s evidence that when they are well patronised, they contribute to a reduction in chronic disease and improved educational and social outcomes,” Ms Davies said.

“We also know that active children learn better, aside from the mental and physical benefits, there are also great community and social outcomes for kids who are active.”

For a full list of successful Community Pools Revitalisation Program recipients, visit www.dsr.wa.gov.au/cprp-successful.

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at the BOYUP BROOK CRC 86 Abel St

March Dates: Wednesdays 2nd, 16th and 30th

9am - 1pm

Dr. Michael Fetter BSc DC

Phone: 9765 1169 for an appointment

Once again we had a safe and successful fox shoot, which surpassed our most optimistic expectations! The fox tally was up by almost 50% from last year’s tally (316) with 466 foxes shot. 21 cats were brought in to the weigh-in as well as 110 rabbits. About 127 people were involved in the fox shoot over the weekend of which around 80 attended the breakfast at the Boyup Brook Pistol Club.

A total of $800 was raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service – this comprised the team entry fees and money donated to the pistol club for the breakfast that they put on for us.

From this result, as well as discussions with shooters and farmers, the rabbit numbers are down for this time of year and the fox numbers are unusually high in some parts of the shire. It was decided that we should have another fox shoot in April, just before lambing. This will be held on the weekend of 8 and 9 April and we will only require tails for the count. There will be a breakfast at the pistol club at 9:00 on Sunday 10 April – no team registrations or prizes and anyone is welcome to take part.

After the prize giving, a regular visitor from Perth, Derek Hall, North Metro Shooters and Fishers Party delegate, spoke about some of the proposed changes to the WA Firearms act and how these changes will affect our fox shoot and farmers in general. Proposals include yearly renewal of all property letters (these are a once-off requirement for a licence application at present), limiting shooters to properties for which they have formal written permission only (no more verbal permission) and requiring farmers to keep a register of everyone shooting on their land as well as installing a safe for these firearms (license holders are required to ensure the safekeeping at present – as it should be). The few proposals listed here will mean a massive amount of unnecessary paperwork every year, just to run our fox shoot. This year we had about 100 people shooting on 83 different properties with most teams shooting on more than one property – it would be impossible to comply with all this paperwork as suggested, not to mention the policing issues! Please take this up with your local member.

Thank you to all who participated and gave their time in various ways to make this possible. A big thank you also to our many sponsors who helped to make this the biggest shoot so far – Boyup Brook Pistol Club, Boyup Brook Co-Op, Boyup Brook

Farm Supplies, Greenline, Hiview Merino Stud, Blackwood Shooting Supplies, Insight Gunsmithing, Peter Bradford, Claremont Firearms, Roy Alexander & Sons, Beaton Firearms, Southwest Firearms, Sportsmarine, Shooters Shed, Mitre 10 Bridgetown, Gun Mart & Tackle, Belmont Guns & Tackle, Boyup Brook Post Office and Rylington Park.

As always, this event has built and strengthened relationships in a healthy outdoor environment with a significant environmental outcome.

Marc and Erlanda Deas

Big Haul from Fox Shoot

Above: Mark Mazza, Michele Mascia and Tim Keays

Above: The fox count was considerably higher than 2015

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The BBDHS Early Childhood Education Committee (“ECE”) is seeking some items to become part of the Nature Play Area we are developing.

Yes, we want to recycle your old junk to entertain and educate our younger kids! If you have:

For a “soundwall” - Metal hubcaps, metal pans, or anything metal which can be used to make noise

For a “mud kitchen” - Wooden pallets in good condition, kitchen utensils, muffin trays or sieves

For “drums” - Metal 24 gallon drums or steel paint tins

For a “water play wall” - PVC Pipe offcuts, large plant pot (max 40cm high)

Slide (no frame required), park bench, wooden crates

Of course, all items must be in reasonable condition, eg. no jagged edges.

If you can help us out, please deliver to the main office at the Boyup Brook Primary School or call Keri on 0424 135 342 to organise collection.

We’re also seeking helpful community members who can assist in making our plans into reality. If this is you, please register your interest with the Primary School or Keri.

Easter Raffle

Hooray. Your chance to win a bundle of Easter goodies is finally here. Any funds raised will be used to establish a new Nature Play Area for ECE children. Tickets are only $2 each and they will be on sale from the Boyup Brook District High School Primary office, or you can purchase one outside the IGA on Saturday 12 March.

1st prize is Easter hamper valued at $150 2nd prize is Easter hamper valued at $100 3rd prize is Easter hamper valued at $50

The prize winners will be drawn in late March at the School Assembly. Thank you so much for your support, we really appreciate it.

ECE Committee

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The Blackwood Basin Group (BBG) in conjunction with Soil Restoration Farming (NSW) are excited to be co-hosting Agro-Ecologist, Educator and Systems Thinker – Nicole Masters from New Zealand as well as Walter Jehne – Soil Microbiologist and Soil Ecologist from the ACT, in their first appearance on their WA tour at a Soil Health Forum in Boyup Brook on Thursday 17 March.

The forum ‘Answers and Actions for Healthy Soils in a Western Australian Climate’ will showcase the increasingly talked about theme of protecting and enhancing our soil microbiology in order to combat limiting factors in plant performance in our climatically-changing farming environment and looking towards versatile tools to address stagnant problems and unlocking the potential in yield, quality, food nutrition and profit, now and for the future.

Nicole is the director/owner of Integrity Soils, New Zealand and has extensive practical and theoretical experience in regenerative/holistic farming practices. She has been communicating these methods throughout Australasia and North America since 2003; helping to inspire and guide farmers into new and innovative ways to produce food with soil as a major driver for ecosystem health.

Walter is the co-founder of Healthy Soils Australia and has extensive field and research experience at a national (CSIRO) and international (UN) level in the management of soil biology

for regenerating soil health to improve productivity and resilience in agricultural systems.

Last year he spoke at a UN conference in Berlin, Germany celebrating the Year of the Soil.

“This is an exciting opportunity for food producers to draw on international knowledge and tools from soil health experts that are passionate about unlocking the potential and harnessing what their soils have to offer in this ever demanding economic climate,” said Sara Weir, BBG Project Officer.

“This topic of the importance of a cleaner growing, safer and more versatile farming system is becoming increasingly talked about and it’s great to be able to open communication channels to give WA farmers a chance to work more towards a sustainable farming ecosystem.

The packed cropping and mixed farming forum will look into combining the best of chemistry, physics, biology and microbiology with sound on-ground farm practices. Attendees will also hear from Agronomic Consultant, Deb Archdeacon from Agronomica, who will introduce a local (Boyup Brook) stubble and fish emulsion project and speak on how stubble retention fits into building soil carbon, productivity and resilience.

Running from 9am-5pm at the Boyup Brook Football Club, with a cost of $50 per person or $90 per couple, completing the day with a sundowner, the day is sure to be of benefit to anyone that attends.

Please download your registration form from www.soilrestorationfarming.com.au/events and send back to soilrestorationfarming@gmail.com to secure your opportunity to attend this exciting soil health forum. Otherwise, contact Sara Weir from the BBG on 9765 1555 or email sara@blackwoodbasingroup.com.au for more details.

If you miss Nicole and Walter in Boyup Brook, they will also be making an appearance in York and Dandaragan in the following days.

This project is generously sponsored by Nutrisoils, EcoGrowth, Hi-Tech Ag Solutions, Healthy Soils Australia, Best Environmental Technologies, and supported by the South West Catchments Council, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme

International Soil Health Experts to Visit

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The Art of Doodling

How often do you sit with a pen in hand and make a few lines, shapes and scribbles here and there on the nearest piece of paper?

It happens more often than you think and recently, the Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre conducted a workshop dedicated to doing just that - doodling.

A number of community members let their creativity flow during the ninety minute session with participant Trish Pottinger saying, “It was great fun and it makes me feel more creative and relaxed.” This statement reinforced the claim of workshop facilitator and artist, Amanda Doust that “Doodling is fun, brings joy and reduces stress levels.”

Top: Doodling artists at work Bottom: A closer look at their creations

ANZAC Day 2016

The Returned and Services League Boyup Brook Sub-Branch extends an open invitation to all to attend the ANZAC Day Commemoration Services on Monday 25th April 2016.

The Dawn Service will commence at 05.50am at the Boyup Brook War Memorial and will be followed by a Gunfire Breakfast (gold coin donation).

The Morning Service will see the March Assemble at 10.00am outside of the Commonwealth Bank, with the service to commences at 10.30am at the War Memorial.

For more information, please contact Boyup Brook RSL Sub-Branch President Colin Hales on 0417 180 720 or email cahales@bigpond.com.au.

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Know a Special Volunteer?

Now is the time to nominate an amazing volunteer for the 2016 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards. Created to recognise the outstanding contributions of WA’s volunteers, organisations and corporate volunteering programs, the awards publicly acknowledge these remarkable people and organisations.

The Awards honour an individual, group or corporation for their above and beyond service through volunteering.

Nominations close at 5.00pm, Friday 11 March 2016. See www.volunteeringwa.org.au or 9482 4333 for details.

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Southern Districts

Estate Agency

Office: (08) 9734 2144 Fax: (08) 9734 3133

Lots 100, 101, 102, 103, 104 Banks Road

Boyup Brook Rural

New to the market

Only 2 kms from town

Zoned Special Rural

Fenced with power.

Bitumen road frontage

4 with new dams

Lot 100 4.83 ha 11.94 acres $260,000

Lot 101 4.54 ha 11.23 acres $270,000

Lot 102 5.26 ha 13.00 acres $245,000

Lot 103 4.24 ha 10.49 acres $230,000

Lot 104 3.99 ha 9.88 acres $245,000

These lots are being sold off the plan with titles

due towards the latter half of 2015

Contact Jeff Heath 0429 311 223

On Farm Pricing (All size clips)

Forward: Option available Fleece/Pieces/Bellies

Fleece only

Minimum preparation

Express Testing & Selling (All size clips)

Oddment Selling on farm pick-up (No costly freight costs)

Contact Andrew Ricetti – Spearwood Wool Hotline: 08 9494 2967 Mobile: 0419 672 035

A/H: 9767 2035 Fax: 9767 2116

WA NILS Scheme

Centrelink clients eligible. For more information, or to apply,

contact Jodi at the CRC 9765 1169

Craft Hut News

The Craft Hut has been housing donations for the Bushfire Appeal. Thank you to all those generous people who donated to this cause. Please no more

We are taking what we have to Bunbury St Vinnies as they will be dealing with all such donations from now on.

We have our AGM coming up on March 3rd at 10am so if you are wanting to join us this would be a great time to come along and have your say in who the new committee members will be.

Our members have been busy since December, making bunting for the Country Music Festival.

Some of our members will be going to Storm in a Teacup in March and as usual we will be taking our stall along with many of our craft items for sale.

We still meet every Monday and Thursday from 9:30am so come along even if it’s just for a cuppa and chat and watch this space for the exciting development of our new shed.

For information call Margaret on 0429399739 or Mary-Anne on 97651149

Make Tax Claims With Phone App

Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson MP is encouraging workers to tally work-related deductions using the myDeductions tool within the ATO’s phone app.

“The 2015-16 financial year is going to be the first time taxpayers can use the myDeductions tool to complete their return,” Mr Wilson said.

“In the 2014-15 financial year, 8.4 million individual taxpayers claimed work-related expenses. Rather than storing the piles of receipts at home, this is a great tool to ensure all work-related expenses, including car trips and donations, are stored and accounted for electronically. All work-related expenses in the myDeductions tool can be uploaded when tax returns are being filled in, or sent directly to the tax agent.”

There are three simple rules for workers to follow: The money needs to be spent by them; The expenses must be work-related; and There must be a record to prove it.

“While people incur different expenses during the year it is important for taxpayers to check what they are entitled to, based on the type of work they do,” he said.

“I encourage workers to download the ATO app and use the myDeductions feature, if they haven’t already.”

To get started visit www.ato.gov.au/mydeductions.

Sheep Health Workshop

WA Farmers will present a workshop at Rylington Park on Tuesday 15 March 2016 that will provide critical information on sheep health specifically around diseases and available vaccines.

Registration commences at 9.30am with a full schedule of speakers until 3pm.

This is a free event and lunch is provided, however for catering purposes, please RSVP to Kim Haywood at WAFARMERS on (08) 9486 2100 or email: kimhaywood@wafarmers.org.au. You can also visit: www.wafarmers.org.au/events for further details.

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MACNEILS ACCOUNTANTS This Business Life

Last quarter of the financial year now starting, and it is time to plan for the best outcome possible for 2016 taxation.

One option is making contributions to superannuation which can require meeting with your financial planner, and

arrangements with your bank. Start planning now so you don’t pay more tax than necessary.

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Information, Education & Training for our community

Services

State Government

Information

Lifestyle courses

Centrelink Access

Digital Snap Lab

Health Services

ADSL2 Internet

Art Exhibitions

Book Exchange

Videoconferencing

Photocopying (colour)

Laminating

Binding

Other Office Services

Room Hire

Websites

Resumes

Mail outs / Flyers

Project Management

Exam Supervision

Vol 22 Issue 3 Mar 2016

CRC Opening

hours

Mon to Fri 9:00am - 4.00pm

The Boyup Brook CRC is located at 86 Abel Street, Boyup Brook WA 6244

Exciting news! The CRC has been approved as an Agency of the Bendigo Bank.

The opening is scheduled for early May, so stay tuned for more details!

Representatives from the Collie Community Bank will be at the CRC from 10am until 2pm on March 22 if you would like to make an appointment.

In the meantime, for information on Bendigo products and rates, contact the Collie Community Bank on 9734 7411.

Help our town grow by giving the Bendigo Bank a go!

Fresh Produce Available

Now available from the Community Garden:

Rockmelons, Watermelons, Tomatoes, Herbs, Cucumbers and Onions for a small donation

If you would like to be contacted when we harvest the garden, please register your interest at the CRC by

calling 9765 1169. You can also keep an eye on the CRC’s Facebook page for updates.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: If anyone is interested in helping in the community garden, call 9765 1169.

HEALing Teens Bank Agency Approved

LOST Boyup Brook is engaging many current and former residents by sharing memories of days gone by. www.facebook.com/LostBoyupBrook

LOST Boyup Brook

Have you read all of your books at home?

Do you need something different to read whilst you are travelling around?

The CRC has a supply of books that you can have a look through.

No charges, no records, just swap!

Rural in Reach - ‘Shimmy & Shake’ Exploring creative ways to stay active using

the ancient art of belly dancing Fri March 18 12pm Sat March 19 1pm Sun March 20 2.30pm Mon March 21 4pm Tues March 22 10.30am Wed March 23 12pm

Cover to Cover - This month meet Kylie Bullo who talks about her latest novel “Reaching for the Canopy”

Woodworking Masterclass - Steve Hay covers many aspects of Woodwork and Fine Furniture Making and DIY projects including Tips, Tricks and other Woodworking Techniques.

Westlink (VAST 602) can be viewed for free at the CRC (dependant upon room availability).

For the full schedule of programs, please visit www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au.

Book Exchange

The CRC has recently received funding from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to improve the knowledge and understanding of Boyup Brook’s teenagers when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle.

After conducting several HEAL (Healthy Eating Activity Lifestyle) programs for the wider community, facilitator Jodi Nield collaborated with the Boyup Brook District High School to apply for funds to roll out a teenager specific HEAL program across the entire middle school.

The program will run for eight weeks in Term 2 and will foster a positive attitude to leading a healthy lifestyle in formative years, developing lifelong habits and reducing the risk of lifestyle health issues into adulthood.

Westlink Programs

Women’s Day Tickets Business Partnerships

Rylington Park Women’s Day Tickets are available from the CRC for $50, cash preferred please.

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Page 17 Community Resource Centre Newsletter March 2016

Coming Up at the CRC We thank our Sponsors & Partners

Phone: (08) 9765 1169 Fax: (08)9765 1340 Email: boyupbrook@crc.net.au

Visit our website: www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au

To register for any of these activities, please contact the CRC on 9765 1169,

email: boyupbrook@crc.net.au, or call in to see us at 86 Abel Street

CRC Computer Club

Cheap computer usage rates for two hours with support available to answer your queries

Available for all community members on Wednesday afternoons from 12noon - 2pm

Members: $2-50 Non-members: $4-00

If you have specific queries, please phone 9765 1169 to confirm staff availability

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR CLUBS Tuesday 15th March 2016

Boyup Brook CRC (via link up to Pemberton Sports Club) 6pm - 8pm (please arrive by 5.50pm)

This workshop will cover all financial basics for volunteer treasurers and anyone in your club that deals with the finances.

Topics covered in this workshop include:

-to-date records

payroll tax and fringe benefits tax - a resource based website which

provides ongoing online and email support

The workshop will be run by Rod Lillis from the WA Sports Federation. Rod has worked in financial and senior management roles in the not-for-profit and commercial sector for more than 25 years.

Please register by phoning 9765 1169 or email boyupbrook@crc.net.au

Supported by the Department of Sport and Recreation, Shire of Manjimup and Shire of Nannup

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Stunning land and seascapes, bush scenes and portraits are currently adorning the walls of the CRC in an exhibition called ‘Photography in Focus’. Rod Walker has captured magnificent images from around Albany and the Great Southern region. The public is welcome to view the display and perhaps even buy an image during the hours of 9:00am to 4:00pm.

The CRC has been approached to organise a workshop on Meeting Procedures and other governance topics for not for profit organisations. Please contact 9765 1169 if you are interested in attending and have a particular topic in mind.

Like the CRC’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/boyup.crc

and keep updated with the latest news

Expressions of Interest

SUPERSTREAM INFORMATION SESSION

Attention Business Owners! Have you signed up for SuperStream yet?

Are you aware that the deadline is June 30 2016?

The Boyup Brook CRC will be conducting an information session on

Tuesday, March 22 at 10am.

Find out what your obligations are. $10 per person

To register call 9765 1169.

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FOR SHEEP AND CATTLE

The Priority Bittern and Waterbird Biodiversity Enhancement Project, coordinated by the Blackwood Basin Group (BBG), recently ran a Black Cockatoo identification and information workshop.

The four year project, funded by the Australian Government, aims to create a wetland haven at Schwenke’s Dam, Greenbushes, to attract critically endangered waterbirds.

Cockatoo Workshop The cockatoo workshop was a complete success. The morning started off with the hint of rain making everyone a little nervous about the bush walk, but the rain soon cleared leaving the keen bird watches with the perfect weather to search for cockatoo signs.

Tegan Douglas, the Forest Black Cockatoo Project Coordinator from Birdlife Australia, showed everyone how to be bird detectives out in the field and use the signs of scat, feeding, and roosting to determine which cockatoo has been in the area.

After morning tea back in Greenbushes, Tegan took the group through the more specific ways of telling the differences between Baudin’s, Carnaby’s, and the Forest Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos based on appearance and calls.

“We are all set now to take part in the Great Cocky Count in April, the biggest single survey for black-cockatoos in Western Australia,” said Project Officer, Margaret Jakobson.

If anyone is interested in joining the Great Cocky Count go to www.birdlife.org.au. Remember, local knowledge is critical in increasing the knowledge of where these magnificent birds are.

Black Cockatoo Workshop

This project is supported by the Blackwood Basin Group, through funding from the Australian Government.

Above: Searching for cockatoo signs.

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Garden Club Cuttings

The Garden Club AGM was held on a very very hot day at Lance and Margaret Hester’s , out at Norlup on 9th Feb.

A good turnout of 25 or so members were there. We had an earlier start time than usual 9am to beat the heat. Lance gave a talk about the early years at the property, where Lance and Margaret have lived for over 50 years.

There was much laughter when Lance retold stories about fixing up the old homestead. A walk around the beautiful old garden was then enjoyed by many, roses, lavender, daisies, wisteria amongst the huge old trees and a cuppa and cake to finish.

Many thanks to Lance and Margaret, and also for the cold icy water. Thanks must also go to Sue and Phyll for all your very interesting outings and garden visits that you both have arranged and Margaret for all the delicious cakes.

Just a reminder that membership payment is due $20 single and $30 couple.

Our next visit will be to the Ashbil Community Garden in Bridgetown, meet at the Shire Hall at 9.15 to leave at 9.30am Tuesday 8th March or make your own way there, Stewart St , at the back of Scott’s Tavern. Please bring plants to swap, chair, cup, friends and $2 for non-members.

Audrey Hales 9765 1818

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Aged Care Improvement Grants

Up to $19 million will be made available to improve residential aged care and dementia care in regional areas, thanks to the Royalties for Regions funded Southern Inland Health Initiative.

Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman, said the one-off grants would help older people to remain living in their communities.

“Grants will be made available to private and not-for-profit organisations to enhance facilities and services which allow aged residents to remain healthy and active members of regional communities,” Mr Redman said.

“It’s an important initiative from Royalties for Regions which will go a long way towards keeping our aged residents in the community and in an environment which is familiar and safe to them, close to friends and family.”

Mr Redman said aged care would be a significant challenge for Australia in the very near future.

“Within the next five years it’s estimated that18 per cent of Australia’s population will be over the age of 65.

“The demands for aged care facilities and services will greatly increase over the next decade as many older residents seek to continue to live independently within their communities,” Mr Redman said.

“For this to happen, it’s crucial that Government and the aged care sector work together to invest in aged care initiatives, especially in regional areas.”

Acting Regional Development Minister Mia Davies said it was important to provide regional seniors with the opportunity to remain in their communities as they age.

“The best residential aged care options are strengthened through collaboration and therefore I encourage eligible private providers to apply for these grants,” Ms Davies said.

Proposals which reflect contemporary aged care practices, partnerships and investment beyond the allocated grant will be considered favourably.

The grants are available in the Great Southern, Goldfields, Mid-West, South West, and Wheatbelt.

Information about the grants can be accessed at www.tenders.wa.gov.au.

The Southern Inland Health Initiative is transforming health care in the State’s south, made possible by $500 million from Royalties for Regions.

Stay Aware of Online Threats

The Stay Smart Online Alert Service is a free service for Australian internet users, to explain recent online threats and how they can be managed.

www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/internet/ stay-smart-online/alert-service

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 20

Boyup Brook Co-op Phone: (08) 9765 1001 Fax: (08) 9765 1168

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Email: co-op@westnet.com.au

Website: www.boyupbrookco-op.com.au

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Mobile Black Spot Petition

A Kojonup veterinarian is calling on Boyup Brook residents to join her fight for increased funding to improve mobile phone black spots after her partner was tragically killed.

Katharine Marsh is spearheading a petition aimed at the Federal government to increase mobile phone black spot funding and commit to a deadline to rectify currently identified locations.

“I am campaigning for this issue after my partner, Mick, tragically passed away following a motorbike accident which occurred in a mobile phone black spot, delaying emergency assistance for 20 – 30 minutes,” Miss Marsh said.

“My experience is not an isolated incident - others have been affected in a similar way. Recent bushfires in late 2015 - early 2016 have also highlighted the problems of mobile phone black spots preventing access to emergency services.”

There are more than 6,000 nominated mobile phone black spots throughout Australia, including near capital cities, along major highways and transport routes and in whole towns and villages. WA has 570 black spots registered.

Miss Marsh said where there is a black spot, there is no mobile network coverage and emergency services like ‘000’ and alternative numbers such as ‘112’ will not work.

“If you are faced with a life-threatening emergency and are in a mobile phone black spot area you will not be able to obtain emergency assistance. This could be the difference between life and death,” Miss Marsh said.

“The technology exists to eradicate mobile phone black spots – it is simply a matter of further funding.”

The Federal Government has committed $160 million, with the Round 2 locations expected to be announced at the end of this year.

“After this current round, there are no further plans for funding for mobile phone black spots, yet current funding is like to leave at least 1,000 black spots still unaddressed,” Miss Marsh said.

“If mobile phone black spots in your area miss out this time there is no guarantee as to when they will be resolved.”

To download the petition visit: http://triple0foraustralia.wix.com/tr ip le0foraus tra l ia o r ht tps: / /www.facebook.com/triple0foraustralia/

Miss Marsh is aiming to collect 100,000 signatures by April 30 to send to the Standing Committee on Petitions for presentation to the Australian parliament.

Cocky Count Back for 2016

The 2015 Great Cocky Count was a great success. It resulted in us gaining an even better understanding of cockatoo numbers across the southwest and identify important roosting habitat, which helps us in planning for their recovery.

We are excited to announce the eighth annual Great Cocky Count is happening Sunday 3 April 2016!

The Great Cocky Count is an annual citizen science survey that aims to count as many Black-Cockatoos as possible across WA on a single night. Getting involved is easy – as a volunteer you simply go to the roost location we allocate to you and count all the cockatoos flying into their night-time roosting trees. The survey only takes an hour, starting 30 minutes before sunset.

To register as a volunteer, go to the Great Cocky Count Website and fill in the new online registration form or downloadable version. Registrations close on Sunday 20 March.

Do you have a black cockatoo roost or nest site near you? BirdLife are trying to locate more roost and nest sites across WA, so please contact us at carnabys@birdlife.org.au to let us know if you are aware of any near you.

More information about the Great Cocky Count and BirdLife’s Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo Recovery Program is available at http://birdlife.org.au/projects/southwest-black-cockatoo-recovery/great-cocky-count-swbc

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 22

Ready to Rally In The Valley

All of the participating venues are in place for the 2016 Rally in the Valley and the organisers are looking forward to a fun event for the whole family. The “Rally in the Valley” is a guided, interactive self-drive tour of the of the region run throughout the month of April. It features recommended stops of interest for visitors and locals alike and offers excellent family-fun, a wide range of diverse attractions and “pick-your-own” experiences.

Take the whole month to complete the rally a section at a time or spend a weekend touring the Blackwood River Valley, whatever fits in with your plans. From Lake Towerrinning in the north to Donnelly River Village in the south, east to Boyup Brook and west to Sues Road, there are plenty of diverse attractions to interest and inspire you. Scenery that ranges from the gently rolling hills of farmland to the river and valleys that are “the Blackwood”, historic towns with quirky and unique shops, and cafes to be proud of that highlight our local produce, you will find something for every member of the family or with friends.

Entry to the event this year is FREE and with a $700 total prize pool, this a great opportunity to explore the Valley and put yourself in the running to win.

Entry forms will be available from a number of outlets in the Blackwood River Valley and from each of the Visitor Centres.

The second Rally is supported by the South West Development Commission, the Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail, the Shires of Boyup Brook, Nannup and Donnybrook-Balingup and Australia’s South West.

Group for Health Services

The Blackwood District Health Advisory Council (DHAC) is a group of committed volunteers, comprised of health consumers, community members, and carers, who inform country health services in the Blackwood district of the health and service issues that are most important to the local community.

Partner with us and have a say about health issues in your area.

If you have a suggestion about how your local health service can make improvements or have concerns about the services available in your town or district, have a chat to your local DHAC Chairperson or members. We are here to advocate on your behalf.

We are often looking for new members to ensure that as many groups and individuals within our community are included in conversations about health.

Your local Blackwood DHAC members

Boyup Brook: Philippe Kaltenrieder, Chairperson 9765 1082 Bridgetown: Max Barrington, Deputy Chairperson 9761 1131; Terry Linz 9761 4720 Nannup: Pat Twiss 9756 0241; Cate Stevenson 9756 0250

For more information on how to become a member Please contact your local DHAC member or visit the “Get Involved” page on the WA Country Health Service website: www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au.

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 23

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The present town hall was built in Boyup Brook in 1936 the same year as the Bank of New South Wales. Both were built by the same contractor at the same time.

To celebrate the opening of the Town Hall a community concert was organised, for the early part of the evening. Boyup always had a wealth of talent, so there was an assured evening of entertainment. I don’t know the names of the cast, but I do recall my mother of whom her family were very proud was one of the soloist, and teamed up with another lady in a duet. Later years we learnt that ladies name was Dorrie Brooks, after an opening ceremony and a gala ball. Myself and my siblings were very young and left the venue before the festivities commenced. However, the event was an occasion to be remembered for many years by a lot of people.

Over the years many happy events have taken place at the hall, and still are today. Although the hall was first opened it was noted for the acoustics as being second to none of any hall of that era in the area.

We are forever grateful to the civic minded forbears who were responsible for the hall being built, remembering that we were still trying to recover from one of the worst depressions in history, and there was no grants or handouts like today. Also we were only three years before World War II. The diligent handling of finances during that time is a big credit to all concerned.

There are many events that have taken place in the hall over the years, and on all occasions we have relied in local talent for backup. To mention a few in my opinion doesn’t give fair recognition to everyone who deserves it.

Some of the events over the years in the Town Hall: Can anyone remember the West Australian Symphony Orchestra visiting Boyup Brook? The welcome home of World War II servicemen and women? The War Efforts Queens. Each representing an organisation, namely Show Queen (Val Smith), Flax Queen (Betty Forrest), Sport Queen (Maisie Cummings)? Between them they raised over six thousand pounds. A ball was held to celebrate the occasion. Then we had the Debutantes; The Apple Queen contestants being selected to compete in the Apple Festivals, and the contestants who were selected to enter for Miss Australia Quests, to mention just a few.

I can’t recall how many years it was used as a picture theatre for a weekly picture screening. Peggy Clancy looked after the ticket sales, while Mrs Palmer ran the kiosk. In short the Town Hall was the hub of social activity for as long as I can remember.

Perhaps one shouldn’t single out particular people for mention. But during the war years we relied on a few people very much as far as providing music for dancers, there was a local group consisting of three pianists Josie Outridge (nee Barron), Rae and Vivian Brooks. Mick Dryden played the drums, and Jim Thompson, violin and between them they kept the crowd hopping around on the dance floor on many occasions during the dark years of the war.

We all know that there have been many celebrity people visit and meet the people in the hall over the years, but no one can over shadow the contributions of the local citizens. I am sure we can all recall happy occasions of some sort. There have also been some lively meetings, and also was the venue for the final meeting winding up the affairs of the Flax Mill.

One of my earliest memories of a picture show in the hall featured Shirley Temple, childhood film star, about eight years old. She won the hearts of everyone with her tap dancing and singing The Good Ship Lollipop. From the time she was in her early twenties she entered the political world very successfully. I dreamt that when I get to the Pearly Gates and she is not waiting for me I am going to lodge a complaint.

This article has been written from the memories of Derrick Seeber

The Town Hall

Your Memories Wanted

Do you have some memories of Boyup Brook that you would like to share? Perhaps you have come across some old photos, newspaper articles or school newsletters.

Please contact the Community Resource Centre so we can add copies to our growing collection of digital history records.

The LOST Boyup Brook Facebook page is engaging many current and former residents by sharing memories of days gone by and we welcome your contributions.

www.facebook.com/LostBoyupBrook

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 24

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Nine organic gardeners from across the Blackwood River Valley met with Sharyn Carroll and Shelley Cullen, the organisers of the Organic Garden Trail (Margaret River) to investigate the formation of a Blackwood River Valley Organic Garden Trail.

Facilitated by the Blackwood River Valley Marketing Association Inc. (BRVMA), their committee is excited about the prospect of an Organic Garden Trail being established in their area.

A presentation to the gardeners present explained how the garden trail worked, what support is given by the organisers and what is expected of the gardeners involved.

Underlined was that organic gardens are not all the same, and the trail can encompass permaculture gardens, commercial properties, hobby farmers, organic orchards, parkland type gardens, community gardens and anything in between.

The only requirement being that all gardens are operated under the organic gardening principle, but not necessarily certified organic.

The gardeners who attended were enthusiastic in their support of this idea and cannot wait to see the trail established. Adrian Price of Boyup Brook said that it was of great value to meet and chat with others wishing to promote chemical free food production.

Anita Iuretich, of Forestview Farmstay, Bridgetown was the first to put her hand up with the words “ I’m in”.

Christine King of Greenbushes said she was impressed with the organic garden trail presentation in Bridgetown.

“The promotional materials; website, pamphlets and signs were excellent. I feel the trail would be a great addition to the attractions in the Blackwood River Valley”.

Gardens from Nannup, Balingup, Boyup Brook, Greenbushes and Bridgetown are required to build a comprehensive trail.

If you are interested in showcasing your organic garden, or simply want more information, contact Sharyn Carroll on 0402 944 729 or visit the Organic Garden Trail website www.organicgardentrail.com.au.

Jan Retallack, BRVMA

Organic Garden Trail

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 25

More Festival Photos

Clockwise from Top: Darryl and Robin Gibbs during the Ute & Truck Muster parade Deb ‘Spoons’ Perry delights the audience Boyup Brook’s own Bush Poet extraordinaire, Bill Gordon The Saturday crowd settling in for the afternoon at the Music Park Male Artist of the Year, Jonny Taylor DJ Rev gets the crowd in the street moving

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 26

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CENTRE ROSTER

Mar-16 AM PM

TUES 1 N Spooner N Spooner

WED 2 V Atkins V Atkins

THURS 3 W Samwell V Regali

FRI 4 H O'Connell H O'Connell

SAT 5

SUN 6

MON 7 LABOR DAY LABOR DAY

TUES 8 N Spooner N Spooner

WED 9 J Chambers V LeeSteere

THURS 10 D Chapman B Unstead

FRI 11 H O'Connell H O'Connell

SAT 12

SUN 13

MON 14 A Hales

TUES 15 N Spooner N Spooner

WED 16 C Round B Knapp

THURS 17 N Parker N Parker

FRI 18 H O'Connell H O'Connell

SAT 19

SUN 20

MON 21 B O'Hare S White

TUES 22 N Spooner N Spooner

WED 23 J Peaty C Kaltenrieder

THURS 24 K Bleechmore

FRI 25 GOOD FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY

SAT 26 EASTER EASTER

SUN 27 EASTER EASTER

MON 28 EASTER MONDAY EASTER MONDAY

TUES 29 N Spooner N Spooner

WED 30 C Round

THURS 31

You can’t buy happiness,

but you can buy local

and that’s kind of the

same thing.

Flax Mill Replicas Scale models of the Flax Mill complex and the original timber mill are on display in the office of the Flax Mill Caravan Park. These amazing models where created by former resident of Boyup Brook, Robert Jamieson.

For a viewing, please contact Gyula on 0427 651437.

Kradals Doll Collection Since the recent re-housing of the KRADALS Doll Collection, the BBTA would like to compile an inventory of the dolls on display. If you have an interest in antique dolls and would like to assist with this project, please contact Helen at the Visitor Centre for further information.

In Boyup Brook this month:

Mayanup Camp Draft 4th-6th March Contact Jo Melville 9765 3081

Wilga Fish and Chip Night 6pm 11th March Wilga Endurance Ride 12th March ‘New Entrants Welcome’ Contact Jim or Lorraine 9766 1026 Storm in a Teacup - Rylington Park 19th March

Contact Erlanda Deas 0429 375 609

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 27

Be Still and Know….. God Learn to Say 'Enough!'

'After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray.' Mathew 14:23

UNITING CHURCH Each Sunday 9.30am

Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month All most welcome

Richard 97651192 Jan 97653066

ST SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN PARISH

We invite you and your family to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30am.

Contact 9765 1622 or 0428 680 008

SDA CHURCH Kulikup Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)

Sabbath School 10 am Service 11.30 am

Followed by lunch. Contact 9833 2241 or 0447 673 012

SDA CHURCH Boyup Brook Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)

Sabbath School 9.30 am Divine Service 11.00 am

All welcome followed by lunch. Contact 9765 1819 or 9765 1307

CITIZENS LODGE ECUMENICAL SERVICE Each Thursday 11 am

in the Thompson Lounge All Welcome

BAPTIST CHURCH

We welcome you to meet with us every: Sunday Worship 9.30am Mid week Bible Study Wed 7.45pm Ladies fellowship Thurs 1.15pm

First Friday monthly "Kids Club" Years 1-7

Enquiries 9765 1452

THE BLACKWOOD FAMILY CHURCH OF BOYUP BROOK

We invite you to join with us for our Sunday Worship Services.

These are held at 10:00am each Sunday in the Boyup Brook Primary School Hall.

Enquiries Pastor Glen Mader Ph: 97651101

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC PARISH

Mass Times for Weekends: 1st weekend: 9.00am Sunday 2nd weekend: 6.00pm Saturday 3rd weekend: 9.000am Sunday 4th weekend: 6.00pm Saturday (5th weekend: 9.00am Sunday)

Church is located within Catholic school grounds

Phone 9761 1241 for up to date information

Fr. Wally Kevis

BRIDGETOWN CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER - DAY SAINTS Meetings: Manjimup Rd. (op caravan park) - All welcome

Sun: Sacrament 9.00 am Sun School: 10.10am R/s & P/hood: 11.00am Family History Centre Tues: 10.00am - 12noon

March 2nd G. Eddy 3rd Mercedes 4th K. Huisman

7th Public Holiday 8th P. Ritikis 9th D. Mader 10th C. Rowe 11th L. Rear

14th J. Chambers 15th C. Creek 16th C. Petersen 17th C. Kaltenrieder 18th B. Watters

21st J. Hilder 22nd N. Jones 23rd S. Rowe 24th A. Beadle 25th Public Holiday

28th Public Holiday 29th P. Ritikis 30th C. Petersen 31st Y. Newman

Jesus dismissed a crowd of listeners and fans in order to spend time with His Father in prayer. As a result, when He returned to the crowd He was empowered to work miracles.

Think about it; before an airliner takes off, the attendant tells you that if the plane gets into trouble you should secure your own oxygen mask before attempting to help others with theirs. After all, unless you’re getting enough oxygen, how can you help them?

So, are your own needs being met? If not, it’s time to start taking care of yourself before you burn out. You can’t travel quietly through life hoping people will recognise when your plate is full. Speak up, or they’ll just keep pouring on more problems and responsibilities. Personal empowerment begins by taking control of your life.

Overloaded people fail at marriage, ministry and management. They fail at parenting, partnership and personal endeavours.

Like an airplane, if you carry too much baggage you won’t get off the ground.

When you’re motivated by the need to please others or impress them, you’ll take on too much and fail to reach the heights God planned for you. Or you’ll crash because you ignored your limitations.

Every situation that arises doesn’t warrant your attention! Was Jesus misunderstood when He dismissed the crowd? Probably. And you’ll have to make that same decision too.

People who don’t recognise your needs and respect your goals will drain you, divert you, and keep you grounded.

So what’s the answer? Give what you can, and learn when to say ‘enough!’

Submitted by Sandie Blakiston. Taken from The Word for Today, published by UCB Australia, written by Bob & Debby Gass. A free introductory copy of this daily word may be obtained from UCB Australia; freecall 1800 00 777, email admin@ucb.com.au. Online version: www.thewordfortoday.com.au

Coming together is a beginning;

keeping together is progress;

working together is success.

Henry Ford

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 28

Red Cross Senior Housing Aid

Are you a Senior and having difficulty maintaining your tenancy? Are you unsure of what community services may be able to assist you to stay independent I your community?

The Australian Red Cross’ Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (AHCA) program can provide practical support and information to help with your concerns.

Please contact us to discuss, or if you would like more information on Red Cross’ work with isolated older people go to www.redcross.org.au/olderpeople or call Michelle or Amanda on 9726 6700 or 0478 321 222.

Live Performance by Emily Barker

We are excited to bring the feature film 'Hector' to Bridgetown.

Hector is a UK full length feature film directed by Jake Gavin making his debut in the industry. The musical score for the film is composed by Emily Barker, also making her debut as a composer in film.

“I am really excited to bring this film to my home town, Bridgetown and to play a live set including songs that I wrote for the film. The film is really touching and after reading the script, I wrote three songs immediately – before I'd seen any footage whatsoever! I am looking forward to sharing them with you.” [Emily]

'Hector' stars Peter Mullan as Hector McAdam, also starring Keith Allan and Sarah Solemani.

The film is about family, friendship and human compassion. Hector embarks on his annual pilgrimage from Scotland to a London shelter for the homeless, to share Christmas with some of the friends he has made over the years. Aware that this may be his last journey, Hector agrees to reconnect with his past and reunite with those he left behind.

Audiences responded with both laughter and tears when the film received its world premier at the 2015 Edinburgh International Film Festival. It has gained critical acclaim in the UK since its release.

The film will shown on a BIG full size cinema screen with full sound at the Bridgetown Town Hall on Sunday 13th March @ 6pm.Emily will perform live prior to the commencement of the film. A Q&A session with Emily is scheduled after the film.

There will be a bar for refreshments and supper for a $5 donation to Save the Children Aust – Somalia Fund

It promises to be a fabulous night!. Tickets are $30 pp and can be purchased on-line from www.tugg.com/events/92138. For further enquiries please contact Ingrid on 0432 105 754.

'Hector' Film Screening

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 29

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Tennis Tales

Shannon Binns Contracting

Water Carting

Seeding - Harvesting

Based at Qualeup

(Between Kojonup & Boyup Brook)

All Enquiries Welcome

Phone Shannon: 0428 173 990

Next Meeting

Sunday 13 March

Featuring Tyrepower Manjimup

$10,000 Bridgetown Cup &

$8,000 Cedric Jones Tribute Series Final

First race approx. 1.40pm

Come and support us on this special day to raise funds for

Bridgetown Volunteer Bushfire Support Brigade

The Championship Mixed Doubles event, sponsored by local accountants MacNeils, was held in very hot conditions on Saturday, February 27.

Eight pairs contested the event with the winners being John and Julie Robinson who defeated Craig and Jodi Nield (pictured below) in a match tiebreak after they reached one set all. Winners of the plate were Sharon Nield and Mal Prosser.

A great day of tennis was followed by refreshments and pizza.

The annual Boyup Brook Open Tournament will be conducted on March 5 and 6 and has attracted almost 100 players.

The event caters for all ages and abilities from Under 10s to SuperVeterans and everyone in between.

A highlight is the large number of Boyup Brook junior members who have entered the Tournament, many for the first time, which is a reflection on the investment the Club has made into the junior program through professional coaching.

The courts are looking a picture, thanks to the fantastic efforts of the Shire Works team and our visitors are in for a great weekend of tennis in a social atmosphere.

The weekend following the Tournament will see another event with a long standing history, the Loving Cup. This event sees partners off the court pair up on the court and this year, the Tennis Club is inviting former members to join in the fun.

The Loving Cup will be played on March 12 with matches commencing at 2pm. If you would like to participate, please RSVP to Club Captain, John Robinson (0409 104 303) by Wednesday, 9 March. We also encourage everyone to wear red or pink on the day. After all, every tennis match begins with love.

To keep updated with news from the Tennis Club, please visit the website www.boyupbrooktennis.myclub.org.au and like the Club’s Facebook page.

Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme

The Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme (ATSS) supports talented athletes aged 13-21 years to progress along their sport’s development pathway. Round 2 of the 2015/16 ATSS was scheduled to open on 14 March, but this has been delayed until 14 April due to technical upgrades to our systems.

Applications can now be made online from Thursday 14 April 2016 until Friday 13 May 2016 for eligible events with start dates from 15 November 2015 to 15 June 2016. All enquiries can be emailed to travelsubsidy@dsr.wa.gov.au

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 30

Cricket Premiership Reunion Planned

The Boyup Brook Cricket Club will be holding a reunion for their five Premierships they won in the Donnybrook-Blackwood Association in the years 2000/01, 2005/06, 2007/08, 2011/12 and 2012/13. The reunion is being held on Saturday March 19th at the Boyup Brook Football Clubrooms.

The night starts at 5pm and includes a $30 meal as well as a number of speeches from past players recollecting their thoughts on the various premierships.

All past and present players are welcome to attend, as well as supporters. Please contact Scott Tweedie on 0427 651 398 or Colin Hales on 0417 180 720 if you would like to attend.

Do you have any photos from the premiership years? Contact Scott Tweedie if you would like them on display with the rest of the Club’s collection.

2005/2006 2007/2008

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 31

Social Badminton

Played in the Town Hall each Wednesday morning from 9am.

Contact Shelley Bates on 9765 1540.

On The Green

Australia Day Australia Day started off with breakfast in the park followed by the announcement of Citizen of the Year. Bowling Club members attending the breakfast were thrilled when it was announced that Ginny Mitchell was the recipient for this year. All were pleased to see her contribution to the community rewarded in this manner.

Late afternoon we had social bowls with visitors attending.

Ladies Pennants The ladies pennant season finished on 2 February with the last game being held at Donnybrook followed by a luncheon and presentations. Manjimup Green were the winners for this season with runners-up being Boyup Brook.

Inter League round Robin Ladies Four On February 3 and 4, Geraldine Pensini, Susanne Connor, Marie Uren and Vivienne Lee Steere attended the ILRR at Pinjarra as part of the Blackwood Bowling League and were very happy to gain second place.

All were delighted when Marie Uren was selected to go onto the Inter Zone Round Robin to be held in Albany during March. Good luck Marie.

Blackwood League Championships Pairs, Triples and Novice Singles were held on February 16 and 17 at Pemberton with Geraldine Pensini and Ginny Mitchell in the Pairs, Susanne Connor, Vivienne Lee Steere and Marie Uren in the Triples and Rhonda Parker playing off in the Novice Singles. In this event we play off against the other clubs in our League which are Pemberton, Manjimup, Bridgetown and Donnybrook.

We will play the Fours, Singles and Veterans Championships on March 1 and 2 at Donnybrook.

Men’s Pennants Boyup Brook played off in the semi finals but lost to Donnybrook who went onto win the final against Pemberton.

J H Broadhurst Men’s Pairs This event was held over the weekend of February 6 and 7 and the Bowling Club was pleased to have sponsor Shirley Broadhurst attend to watch play on the Sunday. With a good field there were many close games and the winners for this season are Robin White and Norm Blackburn who managed to win all their games. The Runner Up pair was Barry Uren and Duncan McDonald closely followed by Steve Thompson and Neville Parker.

Country Music Week On the Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons leading up to Country Music weekend the Bowling Club organises social bowls for visitors to the town. It is good to see bowlers returning year after year.

Hockey Corner

Women Women's hockey pre-season training is underway on Wednesday evenings. Come along to the hockey oval for a 5:30pm start with running shoes, as well as sticks.

The 2016 Bunbury & Districts season commences on the first weekend in April.

If you are interested in playing hockey this year, please call Tara on 0418 615 424 or pop down to the hockey oval on Wednesdays. New players are very welcome.

Juniors It is going to be an exciting year ahead for Boyup Brook junior hockey, with plans already in the pipeline for the local competition, coaching clinics, scheduled matches against other towns and playing in carnivals.

The Junior Hockey registration day will be held on Thursday, 31 March. Boys and girls from Kindy to Year 10 are welcome to join our fun and supportive Club. Phone Jodi on 0427 095 533.

Hockeyroos in Bunbury A strong Boyup Brook contingent headed across to Bunbury to watch the National Women’s team, the Hockeyroos, in action against Great Britain in February. Playing two games in the South West, it provided an excellent opportunity to see these world class athletes in the lead up to the Rio Olympics in August, and get a few autographs as well!

Back: James Charteris, Jack Wilson, Rosie Wildy, George Keogh, Angus Wildy, Leith Charteris Front: Harry Keogh, Brooke Nield, Rosie Guazzelli, Molly Keogh

The Boyup Gazette March 2016 pg 32

“If it Moos

we can Moovit”

Contact David Inglis

0418 651 088 PO Box 150

BOYUP BROOK WA 6244