greenbushes-balingup newsletter

Greenbushes-Balingup

Newsletter Published and Distributed with the kind support of Greenbushes Community Resource Centre, Talison Lithium and Greenbushes Post Office. Established 1984 as an initiative of Greenbushes Ratepayers and Residents.

JANUARY 2021

INSIDE THIS EDITION

News from the Carols event at Greenbushes Community Garden and Greenbushes Folk Club News

To contribute stories or photos please email: [email protected]

Greenbushes Primary School Principal Kylie Loney outlined a breathtaking list of activities and opportunities provided to students at the school during the 2020 calendar year in her address at the end of year Concert in December.

Despite the advent of COVID-19 and restrictions imposed on schools and the community the students at Greenbushes still managed to participate in a range of sporting and curricular activities both at school and in partnership with other schools. Highlights of the year included the Science Fair at Greenbushes attended by Balingup and Kirup students, specialist Tennis, Hockey and AFL Clinics, a district Spell-a-demic competition, NAIDOC Week activities, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse Concert, Tennis West ANZ Hotshots Racquet Programme, Tour of Margaret River cyclists visit and visit to the Mammoth Caves and Yallingup Maze.

Mrs Loney also thanked P & C President Leisa Hollemans and her team for all their assistance during the year and the parents and friends who contributed to the creation of the Breakfast Club kitchen area and nature play area. Other school works included new carpets, screen doors, improvements to the rainwater tank storage and solar panels.

Students perform for the community at the End of Year Concert in December 2020.

SCHOOL CONCERT CELEBRATES 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

Greenbushes-Balingup Newsletter JANUARY 2021

FRIENDS OLD AND NEW GATHER FOR CAROLS

Sunday the 13th, the day of “Carols in the Park”

dawned, with an ominous weather forecast on my favourite weather app. Why would you organise an event on any day of the week that fell on 13

th anyway?

I was not going to be singing, I had been volunteered for logistics ie: lifting heavy things. In the face of the garbage weather forecast, the singers remained optimistic even after the first downpour. We started to set things up in the Park, the sun was shining again after all and steam was rising off the grass. Another downpour left the grassed area sodden and the wind was picking up.

The enthusiasm for outdoor ambience and carols under the big pine tree was somewhat dampened and reluctantly the call was made. “This has all got to be packed up right now, we are moving to the school” came the instruction. “Yes boss, three bags full boss.”

There followed a flurry of activity as my trusty offsider (Andy) and I hauled the piano and seating up to the school. “Oh can you bring up a wheelie bin too?”, and then she was gone. So the two music events of the afternoon were relocated to the school and “Carols in the Park ” became “Carols in the Shed”.

By the time everything had been lugged up the steps to the large undercover area at the school, the boss had reappeared, all dolled up in a frock, and ready to sit down to enjoy the folk club performance.

The lifter of heavy things however was still in his sweaty work clothes. “You better go home and get changed” said the boss. I did get back in time to catch the second half of the folk club and some great performances. The finale featured a wall of guitars, banjos and ukuleles, and was quite a spectacle. Made me think I need to give up lifting chairs and pianos and pick up a guitar instead.

At around 4:00pm the carols singers in their various Christmas colours and Santa hats started to arrive. As some of the Folk Club audience moved off, a new audience trailed in.

By 4:30pm we had an audience of about 40 people of all ages, a pretty decent turnout given the weather. The singers, 14 in all, were organising themselves around Felicity and her piano. Although there had been a few practice sessions, this was to be the first time that they had all been able to sing as a group.

In addition to the Greenbushes Community Singers, there were a few ladies from Balingup’s Valley Voices, Irma & Lee better known as the “Green Herring Duo” and the Argentinian song bird “Natascha”. Who knew that we had such a talent hidden away in Greenbushes? Trevor the original driving force behind the Greenbushes Community Singers, and who sadly left the group earlier in the year, was also back for the afternoon.

Greenbushes Community Singers founding leader Trevor Riley returned for the event.

Lydia Perenzin coordinated the Carols event.


Santa hats various were abundant, and just when I was thinking that Irma had easily won the hats stakes with her ludicrously elongated kangaroo tail version, Trevor donned his antlers and red nose and beat her to the finish line.

I was not without expectations, after all hadn’t they stated in the last newsletter that this would be an “extravaganza”; and further more we had been rather living and breathing this event in our house for the past few weeks. The first cab off the ranks was the Noongar welcome song Wanjoo; an unusual choice and an engaging start for all the Greeny school kids who are indeed the masters of this song.

By a third of the way through the show a multicultural, world theme was clearly emerging, and seemed very fitting in a year when the world has become a rather small place. The Christmas tradition of “gift giving” came through strongly with the MC’s (the boss) announcement that “Our singing and dancing and laughter today will be our gift to each other, our community, God and the universe”. I couldn’t think of a better gift giving songs than the “Twelve Days of Christmas” and the “Carol of the Drum” and who ever thought of dancing at a “Carols” night? I am sure I have never come across it before?

The traditional carols “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night” were sung in multiple languages with lovely harmonies. For me the Spanish carol “El Nacimiento” written by Ariel Ramirez and sung so beautifully by Natascha, was the highlight of the afternoon. And as for the fun songs, as always they were just good fun and who doesn’t want a hippopotamus for Christmas?

The songs were broken up with Andy’s recital of the Australian version of “The night before Christmas” and with stories about Christmas traditions in Germany (Irma), Argentina (Tash) and the Philippines (Leonie).

Not much of a dancer myself, I decided to pass on the “Reindeer Hokey Pokey” . There were plenty of eager participants, with lots of hooves, antlers, tails and noses. Tiny Maya Mitchell right in the midst of it really stole the show.

In keeping with the theme, the last song for the evening was José Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad”, in Spanish and English. All in all it was a very entertaining afternoon with plenty of variety and never a dull moment. I guess they achieved what they set out to do. Well done! (and the boss was OK too)

Author: Ray Hoes The Greenbushes Community Singers would like to thank our audience and everyone who participated and contributed to this event. Special thanks to Mindy Mitchell who produced a beautiful photographic memory of the event for us. Don’t forget to pencil in next year’s Carols and watch this space.

Greenbushes Community Singers Leader Cynthia Matthysen and Pianist Felicity Littleton (above) and singers join in (below).

Photos by Mindy Mitchell.

JANUARY 2021 Greenbushes-Balingup Newsletter

SCHOOL CONCERT CELEBRATES 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

Academic Award Senior donated by Greenbushes Masonic Lodge - Edyn Hardy & Tessa Scovell (joint

winners).

Academic Award Junior donated by Bridgetown Lions Club - Peter Mastaglia.

Endeavour Award Senior donated by Hon Rick Wilson MP & Rotary Club of Bridgetown - Shenae Woodall.

Endeavour Award Junior donated by Hon Adele Farina MLC & Rotary Club of Bridgetown - William Fraser-

Knight.

Science Award Senior donated by Scitech & Woodside - Tessa Scovell.

Science Award Junior donated by Scitech & Woodside - Tess McGinty.

The Arts Music Award donated by Didith Atkin & Hon Terry Redman MLA - Leah Woodall.

Physical Education & Sportsmanship Award donated by Lifesports & Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes -

Karla Steele.

Humanitarian Award donated by St John Ambulance Bridgetown Sub Centre - Ella Little.

Peter Mastaglia, Edyn Hardy and Tessa Scovell with Terry Cooper and Carla Paget.

Departing Year Seven students (above) Riley, Ayumi, Karla and Ashly (absent) and Kylie Loney thanks Lisa Hollimans for her work (below).

Forrest MHR Rick Wilson with award students Shenae Woodall and Wil-liam Fraser-Knight. (above) and Tess McGinty and Tessa Scovell with Craig Dawson (below).

MCs Edyn Hardy and Tessa Scovell. Ella Little with her award.


The Greenbushes Folk Club will continue in 2021 with a regular meeting on the third Sunday of the month. The current format has proven very successful with a performance, an open mic session and an All Star Band closing, where all present musicians are invited to play a few standards together. Upcoming dates are Sunday 17 January, 21 February and 21 March, between 2:30 and 4:30pm. Location will continue to be at Thomson Park. Find more information from : [email protected] or ring Lee on 0491 009 134.

SUNDAY FOLK CLUB CONTINUES IN 2021

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS DECEMBER 2020 Greenbushes families turned out to celebrate Christmas at the traditional Community Christmas Party in December.

Many expressed gratitude that Western Australia has been largely shielded from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to date with Christmas celebrations able to go ahead in cities and towns around the State.

The Community Christmas Party was followed by the Grow Greenbushes End of Year Barbecue where members of the community celebrated the achievements of the year and the individuals and community groups who “made a difference” in 2020.

The Greenbushes Community Resource Centre and Nicole Ward were presented with Certificates of Appreciation for their efforts in serving the community during the COVID-19 lock down. A Certificate of Appreciation was also awarded to former Greenbushes resident Trevor Riley for founding the Community Singing Group.


My gosh aren’t we all glad to see the back of

2020. Who knew at the start of the year that

terms such as “Covid-19”, “Quarantine”, “social

distancing” and my all-time favourite “you’ve got your

mute button on” would become a part of our everyday

vernacular. We can but hope that the roll out of the

vaccine in coming months will see the World return to

something like normal during the course of 2021.

During December we bade a sad farewell to our 2020

Trainees, but we also happily welcomed our 2021

Trainees and apprentices into the Talison family. The

Traineeship programme adopted by Talison is a great

opportunity for local youth to gain an exposure to

working life and whilst we often take them in as

“children” by the end of the 12 months we send them

out into the big wide world as young adults. It was a

delight to see the maturing of our 2020 Trainees and I

look forward to working with, and seeing the

development of, our 2021 intake over the next 12

months.

MINE NEWS - Craig’s Corner

December also saw the departure (into retirement) of a

long standing Talison employee. Peter McKay, dubbed

“Mr Fixit” for his ability to problem solve across a suite

of disciplines, decided to hang up his hard hat and head

to the coast after a mining career that has spanned

more than 40 years – 24 of which were at

Greenbushes. Peter began his career at Greenbushes

in an electrical quality and maintenance role after a 20-

year career in the iron ore industry. Long term

employees form the backbone of any organisation and

Peter certainly became embedded as an integral part of

the fabric of Greenbushes during his tenure and will be

sorely missed.

We wish our 2020 Trainees Britney Loney, Bonnie Barber, Caitlyn Wheatley, Joel Karafilis and Jade Miller all the best for the future.

Welcome to 2021 Trainees and Apprentices , Shelley Waters, Lewis Richings, Amy Lindberg, Bonnie Butler, Tristan Burghuis, Kallee Burkett, Shona Fluck and Jade Millar.

Angie Cornish, Sam Brody, Kate McGuire, Ian McGuire and Chantelle McKay at the farewell for Peter McKay (third from left) in December 2020.

The Talison Board has approved the construction of a

new Mine Services Area (MSA) for the mining team.

The new MSA will be located south of Stanifer street

and west of the South West Highway.

On-ground activities will commence in

the first week of January. The entire

project is expected to take

approximately two (2) years to

complete. The area will become quite

busy with large items of machinery

being mobilised. For this reason, it is

proposed that the Mine Heritage Walk

Trail be closed from the start of

January so as to ensure that no members of the public

will be placed in harm’s way.

As we gain a better understanding of the breadth of the

activities and interactions which will occur, we will revisit

how we can best open up sections of the Walk Trail.

Talison apologises in advance for the inevitable

disruptions to the community which will occur as a result

of the MSA construction activities but at all times will

operate and take appropriate actions with a view to

public safety.


2021 will see concentrate production from Greenbushes

increasing by some 30-35% over the 2020 production.

Commissioning of Chemical Grade Plant #2 (CGP2) is

planned to recommence in the second quarter of 2021

and this will progressively become the base load plant

for Greenbushes over the next couple of years.

April will see the re-mobilisation of the Tailings

Retreatment Plant (TRP) constructor. Construction of the

TRP is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021

with operation planned to commence in January 2022.

The 2020 year was an extremely challenging one for all

Greenbushes personnel and I expect the 2021 year to be

no less challenging. What stands us in good stead

however, is the quality of the people associated with

Greenbushes (both at the mine and within the local

communities) who work together.

I hope that your Christmas and New Year was an

enjoyable period and that we can all look forward to the

2021 year with a sense of optimism.

The Talison Board has also approved Talison’s

contribution to two (2) significant community projects in

Greenbushes proposed to be undertaken by the Shire of

Bridgetown-Greenbushes:

the relocation of the North Greenbushes Railway

Station to become part of the Discovery Centre; and

the establishment of a sealed central carpark in

Greenbushes.

Talison sees both of these projects as enhancing the

Greenbushes townsite and community amenity and

looks forward to working with the Shire and local

community to bring them to fruition.

December saw the announcement by Tianqi and IGO

Limited that they had entered into an agreement which

will see IGO attain a 49% stake in Tianqi’s Australian

assets (including its 51% share of Greenbushes). Whilst

the deal will see a much needed injection of funds into

Tianqi we do not expect to see any direct impact on the

Greenbushes operation and for us it will be very much

business as usual.

We are starting to see some green shoots of growth in

the global lithium market following what was a

depressed year of global demand in 2020.

There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments…

Janet Kilburn Phillips

Greenbushes-Balingup Newsletter

JANUARY 2021


TALISON COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICE

The Talison Community Liaison Office will be available to community members to provide information and answer queries regarding Talison’s current activities and future operations.

No booking required, drop in and have a chat.

PLACE: Greenbushes Community Resource Centre DAY: Third Wednesday of each month TIME: 4-5pm EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 97825700

Resolutions!

Write or draw some resolutions you’ve made for 2021 and share with your friends, family and your community! Time to get creative!


INVITATION: During the warmer months the Greenbushes Community Garden invites you to Live Music Sundowners in the Community Garden. Join us on Saturday 16 January 2021 from 5:30-7:30 pm in the garden. At the first Sundowner Mrs Felicity Littleton will launch her new booklet “Some Very Pretty Weeds of the Greenbushes District”. Bring your family and friends and your own picnic, chairs and all. Please check the Garden’s Facebook Page or the blackboard at the Post Office for late changes. This is a waste free event. The next Sundowners will be on 20 February and 20 March at the same time.

What happened in December

The last Busy Bee for 2020 was very productive on 23 December. We cut back the native plants near the shed, finished repairing the netting over the orchard, installed new lightweight poles to support the orchard net, trimmed the kangaroo paws and started laying a path to the picnic area along Stanifer Street. The Community Garden is looking beautiful at this time. Walk on down for a visit and enjoy a picnic in the shade at any time. Thank you to all volunteers who are making this happen. The regular busy bees will continue in 2021, alternating fortnightly between Tuesdays and Wednesdays. During school term, busy bees start after school drop-off at 9am. Next busy bees are on Tuesday 12 January, Wednesday 27 January, Tuesday 10 February and Wednesday 24 February. Join us when you can and give us a hand.

How to get involved in the Greenbushes Community Garden

Become a garden member. Membership of the community garden is $20 per year.

Join us for our regular fortnightly busy bee.

Join the Planning Committee that meets on the third Friday of every month from 3:10pm at the Community Garden.

Like us on facebook and follow the community garden news.

Send an email to [email protected] and we will include you in our mailing list with regular updates.

Check out the tasks listed on the white board at the back of the garden building and start working.

Give us feedback to the community garden planning document, available by email.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or ring Irma on 0466 640 455.

mailto:[email protected]


SUNDAY

CRC CLOSED

MONDAY CRC Open

9am-3.30pm

TUESDAY CRC Open

9am-3pm

WEDNESDAY CRC Open

9am-4.30pm

For more details or to make an IT

Support appointment please contact us on 9764 3575

or Email: [email protected]

3rd 4th One on One

IT Support (bookings essential)

5th

Craft Club

10am-12pm

One on One IT Support (bookings

essential)

6th

Seniors’

Computer Club 10am - 12

Book Club

From 10am

After School Tech Club

3:30pm-4:30pm

10th 11th One on One


12th

Craft Club

10am-12pm

Community Garden busy Bee

From 9:00am


essential)

13th

Seniors’



3:30pm-4:30pm

17th

2:30-4:30

Folk Club at Thomson

Park Greenbushes

18th

One on One


DDP Yoga With Abbie from

Fetter Spinal Fitness

19th Craft Club

10am-12pm


essential)

20th

Seniors’



3:30pm-4:30pm

24th Writer’s Festival

Continues

25th Writer’s Festival Continues

Workshops, talks, dinner.

26th Craft Club

10am-12pm


essential)

Summer Movie Bridgetown

Australia Day Breakfast Bridgetown

Australia Day Breakfast Greenbushes

27th Seniors’



3:30pm-4:30pm

Monthly Coffee & Chat

From 10am

Community Garden

Busy Bee from 9:00am

31st


THURSDAY CRC Open

9am-3pm

FRIDAY CRC Open

9am-12.30pm

SATURDAY

CRC CLOSED

1st Community Shed Open

8:30am-12:30pm

2nd

7th

8th Community Shed Open

8:30am-12:30pm

Greenbushes Consultations

9am-12pm

9th

SUMMER MOVIE

JUMANJI The Next Level

THOMSON PARK

GREENBUSHES

14th

15th Community Shed Open

8:30am-12:30pm

16th

GREENBUSHES COMMUNITY GARDEN

SUNDOWNER

5:30pm-7:30pm

Including launch of Felicity Littleton’s

booklet.

SUMMER MOVIE

BRIDGETOWN—WESTWIND

21st

22nd Community Shed Open

8:30am-12:30pm

23rd

Writer’s Festival Event

Contact Bridgetown Visitor

Centre for details.

Workshops/talks/dinner

28th 29th Community Shed Open

8:30am-12:30pm

30th



AUSTRALIA DAY BREAKFASTS IN JANUARY - BRIDGETOWN AND GREENBUSHES.

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes will again host and support Australia Day Breakfast events in Bridgetown and Greenbushes on January 26th. The events are planned at this stage, but may change subject to COVID-19 pandemic situation changes. The Greenbushes event starts at 7:00am at Thomson Park (see advert in this edition). This gives time for people to attend the Greenbushes Breakfast and follow up with a second breakfast at Bridgetown Pool should they wish. The Bridgetown Breakfast will take place at the Bridgetown Pool from 7:00am with the Australia Day Awards and Citizenships taking place at approximately 8:45 am. Both events are free. The Bridgetown Breakfast includes free entry to the pool.


NEWS ARTICLES AND PHOTOS FROM COMMUNITY GROUPS AND

INDIVIDUALS ARE WELCOME.

MORE INPUT IS SOUGHT FROM THE BALINGUP AND GREENBUSHES

COMMUNITY.

EMAIL YOUR ARTICLES, PHOTOS AND SUGGESTIONS TO

[email protected]


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97209200 (Bunbury) Email: [email protected]

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JANUARY 2021

The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress Charles Kettering.


JANUARY 2021

Plants of Special Interest

with Felicity Littleton

Angophera costata:

You might have been reading this page earlier last year when I presented some interesting trees growing in the Greenbushes town site.

This wonderfully majestic tree seems to be endowed with several Common Names. A. Sydney Red Gum. B. Apple Blossom Gum. And also, C. Smooth Barked Apple.

It is described as a massive, broad domed evergreen tree, possessing large twisted limbs, and an expanded trunk base.

Some publications describe the tree as “up to 20 metres”. Others state that it is “between 15 to 25 metres” so I suppose it can be quite variable, depending where it is growing. It is endemic to the coastal areas of NSW and Qld. And it is stated that it will grow in most soil types.

The tree has lance shaped leaves arranged in opposite pairs. Flower buds are usually in groups of 3, and the colour of the flowers are white to cream and fragrant. The ribbed oval or Bell shaped fruit are especially interesting from my point of view.

Renowned for its orange bark, apparently the timber is quite brittle, and, in a natural setting, butts of fallen limbs form callused bumps on the trunk. This adds to its gnarled appearance.

Returning from a holiday, I finally got around to seek out the tree and take some photos. It was ferociously windy, and the flowers were just finishing really. As far as I could count, there are 3 (or it might be 4) of these lovely Eastern Australian Gum Trees in Jephson Street.

One cannot help but admire such a Grand tree.

I love it that Trees stimulate rainfall.

Felicity

ERRATUM: Apologies for the incorrect naming of the Agrostocrinum in last month’s issue.

The old synonym "stypandroides" was out of date and should have been "hirsutum". I failed to detect this, and strangely enough, when I went up to the Herbarium which I have formed here in Greenbushes, I found that I had crossed out the old name and written "hirsutum" alas, too late.

As for the incorrect name on the Thelymitra, I was so keen to take a decent snapshot of the Sun Orchid, that I probably should have looked a little closer. Well, I have got tons to learn about identifying these correctly. So often I have consulted old Botanist and Ecologist friends to guide me along.

So many wonderfully talented people involved in the study of our beautiful bushland.

Felicity

If you have a garden in your Library,

everything will be complete.

Marcus Tullius Cicero (1st Century AD)


FOR SALE @ the CRC

Bat boxes $20

Bobbin holder $22 Tea Light Holders $10

Trucks from $35 Cheese boards from $10

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GREENBUSHES COMMUNITY SHED

Our Shed committee hope you all had a safe Christmas and Happy New Year and we look forward to working with our community during 2021. We are always looking for new members, so if you have been

thinking about getting out and meeting people whilst learning new skills, or sharing your skills with others, come down to the

Shed on a Friday morning and say G’day.

A big THANK YOU Lotterywest! Our air conditioner is fitted and working – we have new lighting and additional power points

to make for comfort and flexibility whilst working in the Shed – pop down and take a look

The Shed re-opens on

8 January 2021 ________________

Friday 26 February join us for

Morning Tea All community members welcome

10-11am Gold coin donation for non-members


JANUARY 2021

LOCAL SERVICES DIRECTORY

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[email protected]

E: [email protected] Ph: 9764 3361 36 Blackwood Rd Greenbushes 6254

Open Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

(with optional curbside pick-ups)

OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS FOR PIZZA TAKE-AWAYS 5:00pm - 9:oopm

(with optional curbside pick-ups) Sourdough bread baked Wednesday - Saturday


New builds, renovations, decks, bathrooms, kitchens, roofing.

Brett Pettersen

0417 944 957

[email protected] BRN: 102536 Call with expressions of Interest

EASY Bookkeeping & Office Management Services

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JANUARY 2021


C hurch Times

ANGLICAN CHURCH

Greenbushes St Barnabas

1st Sunday at 9:00am Please check the notice board at the church for any changes

Contact: Parish Office - 97611066

Contact Rev. Canon Karon Austin - 0402141896

Balingup - St Peter’s Church Jayes Rd. Eucharist 1st Sunday at 9am. Services held each week.

Contact Ms. Simone Payne for more details on 97641885.

UNITING CHURCH

Greenbushes 2nd Sunday each month 2:30pm.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Balingup 1st Sunday (Sat Vigil) 6:30pm 2nd Sunday 10:30am

Greenbushes

3rd Sunday (Sat Vigil) 6:30pm 4th Sunday 10:30am 5th Sunday (Sat Vigil) 6:30pm

JANUARY 2021

Community Notices

In addition to the usual weekly Cleanaway rubbish collection service in the Greenbushes townsite, the

Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes also offers a waste collection service on Saturdays.

SATURDAYS: At the Waste Transfer Station behind the Shops

on Blackwood Road 10am - 1pm

All Household Waste

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 10am - 1pm Bulk Waste

Recycling can be deposited in the skips at the Community Co-Mingled Recycling Station near the

Old Courthouse on Blackwood Road.

Recommencing date TBD For updates contact the Shire

9761 0800

SATURDAY 9 JANUARY THOMSON PARK GREENBUSHES 8:00pm START TIME

SATURDAY 16 JANUARY MEMORIAL PARK BRIDGETOWN 8:00pm START TIME.

JANUARY 26 @ Bridgetown “SWINGING SAFARI”


Event or Group Venue Time Day of the month Contact

Greenbushes Aged Community Committee

Stinton Gardens Function Centre

3:15pm 2nd Tuesday of the month Coordinator

9764 3575

Greenbushes Community Garden Committee and Morning Tea

Community Garden Building

1st Saturday of the month Busy Bee/Crop Swap from 9:30am

and Monthly meeting on the 3rd Friday of the month at 3:30pm

Tracy Lansdell 9764 3414

Greenbushes Discovery Centre

Committee Discovery Centre 2:30pm 4th Tues of the month

Leonie 97 825 717

Balingup Men in Sheds Balingup Community

Centre 7:00 pm Last Tues of the month

Mike 9764 1080

Balingup CWA

Balingup CWA Centre From 1:00pm Meetings 2nd Tuesday 11am & Crafts on 3rd Tuesday at 10am

Noelene 97641080

Greenbushes Playgroup

Old Court House Greenbushes

9:30am - 11:30am

Every Thursday Caprece Nock

0400411709

Balingup Progress Association

Balingup Community Centre

7:00pm 1st Wednesday of the month

Fred Mills (President)

0400 884 202 Jodie Hornum (Secretary)

9764 1071

Greenbushes Community Shed

At the rear of the Greenbushes CRC

Open every Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm 0439612628

Balingup Ukulele Group Balingup Community

Centre 2:00pm Every Tuesday

Bronia 97641848

Greenbushes CWA Belles CWA Rooms 6:00pm 2nd Monday of the month

[email protected] Sharon Edward

President

Greenbushes CWA Belles Chill n Chat

CWA Rooms 6:00pm 4th Monday of the Month Sharon Edward

President

Grow Greenbushes Greenbushes CRC 7:00pm 1st Thursday of the month

(except Dec and Jan) growgreenbushes@

gmail.com

Greenbushes Tidy Towns Committee

Greenbushes CRC 6:30pm 1st Thursday of the month (except

Dec and Jan) Leonie Eastcott

97 825 717

Greenbushes RSL RSL Hall 4:30pm 3rd Friday of the month Pat Scallan

042 764 3508

Community Resource Centre Book club

Greenbushes CRC 10:00am -

11:00am 1st Wednesday of each month

Coordinator 9764 3575

Community Resource Centre Craft Club

Greenbushes CRC

10:00am - 12:00pm

Every Tuesday Coordinator

9764 3575

Greenbushes Primary School P and C

Greenbushes School Room 5

9:00am Second Tuesday of the month School

97643535

Greenbushes Pre Kindy Playgroup

Greenbushes Primary School Early Learning

Centre

8:45am -10:45am

Thursdays School

97643535

Shamrock Sporting Club Shamrock Hotel

Greenbushes 5:00pm Last Sunday of the month 9764 3512

Greenbushes Community Singers

Stinton Gardens Function Centre

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tuesdays Cynthia

040 022 7203

Balingup Patches and Craft Group

Balingup Recreation Centre

10:00am Weekly Coordinator Rosslyn Price

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